1 TO: City Council
FROM: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Carla Dillon, P.E., Public Works Director
MEETING DATE: August 15, 2023
SUBJECT: Amendment to Agreement with Project Partners for Public Works Staffing Support
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Second Amendment to Agreement 2022-58 with Project Partners for engineering services related to capital projects and staff support for a total amount not to exceed $529,000 inclusive of previously approved funding, extend the contract duration through June 30, 2024, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment.
BACKGROUND
The Public Works Department is currently working on projects in the City’s five-year Capital Improvement Program. The number of projects far exceeds the workload in past years, with 23 active projects in Fiscal Year 22-23. The City’s Engineering Division includes a Senior Engineer and Associate Engineer. The Senior Engineer retired in July and the Associate Engineer is separating from the City in August. While the City will see some savings from these vacant positions, to continue project management of the capital projects, temporary support will be needed to fill the gap during recruitments. It is essential that the City continue to provide project management for the on-going projects. Due to a variety of factors, recent recruitments have not resulted in a wide selection of candidates and the process may take longer than desired.
The City released a request for proposals (RFP) in November 2021 and four proposals were submitted. Project Partners ranked the highest and has been providing similar services for the public sector for 25 years.
Project Partners has provided services while the Senior Engineer was on leave. The authorized funds of $217,000 for engineering services are expected to be exhausted in early September 2023, and this contract is scheduled to expire in January 2024. In order Item No. 7o
CITY OF LOMITA
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
2 to continue project management of the CIP projects, the amendment will cover expected costs of $312,000. This would include two contract project managers working approximately 30 hours per week from September 2023 through June 2024. Services may be terminated at any time if the City successfully recruits for these positions.
FISCAL IMPACT
This contract will be charged to accounts according to actual time spent on each project, where possible or general fund, 100-605-5105. The projects where sources of funding may include:
Project Name Project Number
Measure M Projects 209-810-5806
Prop C Projects 225-810-5806
Measure R Projects 207-810-5806
Safe Clean Water Project 211-810-5806.369
Transportation Dev Act 230-348-5345.0000
Street Projects 311-810-5806
Water Projects 520-840-5821
In addition, the contract will be extended through June 2024.
OPTIONS
1. Approve staff’s recommendation.
2. Provide alternative direction.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Second Amendment
2. First Amendment 2022-58, Professional Services Agreement Reviewed by: Approved by:
_______________________ ______________________
Gary Y. Sugano Ryan Smoot
Assistant City Manager City Manager
Prepared by:
_________________________
Carla Dillon, P.E.
Public Works Director / City Engineer
Second Amendment to Agreement between
Project Partners, Inc. and the City of Lomita
This Second Amendment to the Agreement is made and entered into between the City of Lomita (“City”) and Project Partners, Inc., (“Consultant”). The City and Consultant mutually agree to amend the existing Agreement entered into on December 21, 2021, as follows:
RECITALS
A. On December 21, 2021, the City entered into an Agreement with Consultant for various engineering services (“Agreement”).
B. On December 20, 2022, the City entered into a First Amendment to Agreement with Consultant, extending the term of the Agreement to January 31, 2024, and increasing the amount of compensation.
C. The City and Consultant now desire to amend the Agreement, listed as Exhibit A, to extend the term until June 30, 2024.
D. The City and Consultant now desire to amend the Agreement compensation by increasing the compensation by $312,000 for a total compensation not to exceed $529,000.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual promises, obligations and covenants hereinafter contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. CONSIDERATION AND COMPENSATION. Section 1.C is amended to read as follows:
C. As additional Consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT an amount not to exceed $529,000 for CONSULTANT's services, unless otherwise specified by written amendment to this Agreement.
2. NO OTHER CHANGES. All terms, conditions, and other provisions of the Agreement, including all exhibits, not affected by this Second Amendment shall remain in full force and effect.
3. ACCEPTANCE OF FACSIMILE OR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. The Parties agree that this Second Amendment to the Agreement will be considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered by facsimile transmission, scanned and delivered via electronic mail, or delivered using digital signature technology approved by CITY. Such facsimile or electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
Attachment No. 1
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Second Amendment on the 15th day of August 2023, at Lomita, California.
City of Lomita Project Partners, Inc.
By______________________________ By _______________________________ Ryan Smoot, City Manager Kimo Look, Principal
Attest: Approved as to Form:
________________________________ _____________________________ Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk Trevor Rusin, City Attorney DocuSign Envelope ID: OEOBCC04- A16A- 44F7- A868- 686101446616 Agree No 2022- 58
First Amendment to Agreement between
Project Partners, Inc. and the City of Lomita
This First Amendment to the Agreement is made and entered into between the City of Lomita (" City") and Project Partners, Inc., ("Consultant"). The City and Contractor mutually agree to amend the existing Agreement entered into on December 21, 2021, as follows:
RECITALS
A. On December 21, 2021, the City entered into an Agreement with Contractor for various engineering services (" Agreement").
B. The City and Contractor now desire to amend the Agreement, listed as Exhibit A, to extend the term until January 31, 2024.
C. The City and Contractor now desire to amend the Agreement compensation by increasing the pay by $42, 000 for a total compensation not to exceed $ 217, 000.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual promises, obligations and covenants hereinafter contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. TERM OF AGREEMENT. Section 7 is amended to read as follows:
7. TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this Agreement shall commence upon execution by both parties and shall expire on January 31, 2024 unless earlier termination occurs under Section 11 of this Agreement or extended in writing in advance by both parties.
2. CONSIDERATION AND COMPENSATION. Section 1. 0 is amended to read as follows:
C. As additional Consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT an amount not to exceed $ 217, 000 for CONSULTANT' sservices, unless otherwise specified by written amendment to this Agreement.
1. NO OTHER CHANGES. All terms, conditions, and other provisions of the Agreement, including all exhibits, not affected by this Second Amendment shall remain in full force and effect.
2. ACCEPTANCE OF FACSIMILE OR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. The Parties agree that this First Amendment to the Agreement will be considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered by facsimile transmission, scanned and delivered via electronic mail, or delivered using digital signature technology approved by CITY. Such facsimile or electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
Attachment No. 2
DocuSign Envelope ID: 3AFF3331- AD4D- 4132- 9F12- 3462D90E5660 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Second Amendment on the 20th day of December 2022, at Lomita, California.
City of Lomita Project Partners, Inc.
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By By Woo tut
Ryan S ot,Ci nag Kimo Look, Principal
Attest: L~ T1 Approved • rm.
Grego M `, ` - revue Rul yh, City Attorney
DocuSign Envelope ID: 3AFF3331- AD4D- 4132- 9F12- 3462D90E5660 DocuSign Envelope ID: 5F878092 5653. 4287- A0B7- 00F43907BFF8 Exhibit A
Agree No 2021- 47
CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF LOMITA AND PROJECT PARTNERS, INC.
This AGREEMENT for ENGINEERING SERVICES is entered into this 21st day of December 2021, by and between the CITY OF LOMITA, a general law city and municipal corporation (" CITY") and Project Partners, Inc. ("CONSULTANT").
RECITALS
A. CITY does not have the personnel able and/ or available to perform the services required under this agreement.
B. Therefore, CITY desires to contract out for various engineering services.
C. CONSULTANT warrants to CITY that it has the qualifications, experience and facilities to perform properly and timely the services under this Agreement.
D. CITY. desires to contract with CONSULTANT to perform the services as described in Exhibit A of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, based on the foregoing recitals, CITY and CONSULTANT agree as follows:
CONSIDERATION AND COMPENSATION.
A. As partial consideration, CONSULTANT agrees to perform the work listed in the SCOPE OF SERVICES, attached as Exhibit A;
B. As additional consideration, CONSULTANT and CITY agree to abide by the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement;
C. As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT an amount not to exceed $ 175, 000, for CONSULTANT' sservices, unless otherwise specified by written amendment to this Agreement.
D. No additional compensation shall be paid for any other expenses incurred, unless first approved by the City Manager or his designee.
E. CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY, by not later than the 10th day of each month, its bill for services itemizing the fees and costs incurred during the previous month. CITY shall pay CONSULTANT all uncontested amounts set forth in the
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2. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
A. CONSULTANT will perform the services and activities set forth in the SCOPE OF SERVICES attached hereto as ExhibitA and incorporated herein by this reference.
If any part of Exhibit A is inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control.
B. Except as herein otherwise expressly specified to be furnished by CITY, CONSULTANT will, in a professional manner, furnish all of the labor, technical, administrative, professional and other personnel, all supplies and materials, equipment, printing, vehicles, transportation, office space, and facilities necessary or proper to perform and complete the work and provide the professional services required of CONSULTANT by this Agreement.
3. PAYMENTS. For CITY to pay CONSULTANT as specified by this Agreement, CONSULTANT must submit an invoice to CITY which lists the reimbursable costs, the specific tasks performed, and, for work that includes deliverables, the percentage of the task completed during the billing period.
4. TIME OF PERFORMANCE. The services of CONSULTANT are to commence upon receipt of a notice to proceed from CITY and shall continue until all authorized work is completed to CITY' s reasonable satisfaction, in accordance with the schedule incorporated in " Exhibit A," unless extended in writing by CITY.
5. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT represents that CONSULTANT has ( a) thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed; ( b) carefully considered how the services should be performed; and ( c) understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement.
6. KEY PERSONNEL. CONSULTANT' s
key person assigned to perform work under this
Agreement is Kimo Look. CONSULTANT shall not assign another person to be in charge of the work contemplated by this Agreement without the prior written authorization of CITY.
7. TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this Agreement shall commence upon execution by both parties and shall expire on December 30, 2022 unless earlier termination occurs under Section 11 of this Agreement or extended in writing in advance by both parties.
8. CHANGES. CITY may order changes in the services within the general scope of this Agreement, consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions, and the contract sum and the contract time will be adjusted accordingly. All such changes must be authorized in writing, executed by CONSULTANT and CITY. The cost or credit to CITY resulting from changes in the services will be determined in accordance with written agreement between the parties.
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9. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONSULTANT will provide CITY with a Taxpayer Identification Number.
10., PERMITS AND LICENSES. CONSULTANT will obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement all permits, licenses, and certificates that may be required by local, state and federal laws in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement, including a business license as specified in Title VI, Chapter 2 of the Lomita Municipal Code.
11. Laws and Regulations; Employee/ Labor Certification. CONSULTANT shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all Cal/ OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law.
CONSULTANT shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with the Services and this Agreement. All violations of such laws and regulations shall be grounds for CITY to terminate the Agreement for cause.
12. TERMINATION.
A. Except as otherwise provided, CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time with or without cause. Notice of termination shall be in writing.
B. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement. Notice will be in writing at least 30 days before the effective termination date,
C. In the event of such termination, CONSULTANT shall cease services as of the date of termination, all finished or unfinished documents, data, drawings, maps, and other materials prepared by CONSULTANT shall, at CITY' soption, become CITY' s property, and CONSULTANT will receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed up to the effective date of notice of termination.
D. Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY may procure on its own terms services similar to those terminated.
13. INDEMNIFICATION.
A. CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend with counsel approved by CITY, and hold harmless CITY, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost ( including without limitation reasonable attorneys fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation) performance
of every nature
of work
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or
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contained in this AGREEMENT, regardless of CITY' Spassive negligence, but excepting such loss or damage which is caused by the sole active negligence or willful misconduct of CITY. Should CITY in its sole discretion find CONSULTANT' Slegal counsel unacceptable, then CONSULTANT shall reimburse CITY its costs of defense, including without limitation reasonable
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CONSULTANT shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered against CITY and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers) covered by this indemnity obligation. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions are intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and will survive termination of this Agreement.
B. The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by CONSULTANT as required by Section 17, and any approval of said insurance by CITY, are not intended to and will not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement, including, without limitation, to the provisions concerning indemnification.
14. ASSIGNABILITY. This Agreement is for CONSULTANT' s
professional services.
CONSULTANT' s
attempts to assign the benefits or burdens of this Agreement without CITY' swritten approval are prohibited and will be null and void.
15. INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT. CITY and CONSULTANT agree that CONSULTANT will act as an independent CONSULTANT and will have control of all work and the manner in which is it performed. CONSULTANT will be free to contract for similar service to be performed for other employers while under contract with CITY. CONSULTANT is not an agent or employee of CITY and is not entitled to participate in any pension plan, insurance, bonus or similar benefits CITY provides for its employees. Any provision in this Agreement that may appear to give CITY the right to direct CONSULTANT as to the details of doing the work or to exercise a measure of control over the work means that CONSULTANT will follow the direction of the CITY as to end results of the work only.
16. AUDIT OF RECORDS.
A. CONSULTANT agrees that CITY, or designee, has the right to review, obtain, and copy all records pertaining to the performance of this Agreement.
CONSULTANT agrees to provide CITY, or designee, with any relevant information requested and will permit CITY, or designee, access to its premises, upon reasonable notice, during normal business hours for the purpose of interviewing employees and inspecting and copying such books, records, accounts, and other material that may be relevant to a matterunder investigation for the purpose of determining compliance with this Agreement.
CONSULTANT further agrees to maintain such records for a period of three (3) years following final payment under this Agreement.
B. CONSULTANT will keep all books, records, accounts and documents pertaining to this Agreement separate from other activities unrelated to this Agreement.
17. CORRECTIVE MEASURES, CONSULTANT will promptly implement any corrective measures required by CITY regarding the requirements and obligations
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18. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.
A. CONSULTANT, at CONSULTANT' sown cost and expense, shall procure and maintain, for the duration of the contract, the following insurance policies:
1. Workers Compensation Insurance as required by law. CONSULTANT shall require all subconsultants similarly to provide such compensation insurance for their respective employees. Any notice of cancellation or non -renewal of all Workers' Compensation policies must be received by CITY at least thirty 30) days prior to such change. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against CITY, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by CONSULTANT for CITY.
2. General Liability Coverage. CONSULTANT shall maintain commercial general liability insurance in an amount of not less than one million dollars 1, 000,00) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. If a commercial general liability insurance form or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be performed under this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required occurrence limit.
3. Automobile Liability Coverage. CONSULTANT shall maintain automobile liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of CONSULTANT arising out of or in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for owned, hired, and non -owned vehicles, in an amount of not less than one million dollars 1, 000,0) combined single limit for each occurrence.
4. Professional Liability Coverage. CONSULTANT shall maintain professional errors and omissions liability insurance for protection against claims alleging negligent acts, errors, or omissions which may arise from
CONSULTANT' S
operations under this Agreement, whether such
operations be by CONSULTANT or by its employees, subconsultants, or subconsultants. The amount of this insurance shall not be less than one million dollars ($ 1, 000,0) on a claims -made annual aggregate basis, or a combined single -limit -per -occurrence basis. When coverage is provided on a "claims made basis," CONSULTANT will continue to renew the insurance for a period of three ( 3) years after this Agreement expires or is terminated.
Such insurance will have the same coverage and limits as the policy that was in effect during the term of this Agreement and will cover CONSULTANT for all claims made by CITY arising out of any errors or omissions of CONSULTANT, or its officers, employees or agents during the
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B. Endorsements. Each general liability, automobile liability and professional liability insurance policy shall be issued by a financially responsible insurance company or companies admitted and authorized to do business in the State of California, or which is approved in writing by CITY, and shall be endorsed as follows. CONSULTANT also agrees to require all CONSULTANTs, and subconsultants to do likewise.
1. "The CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of work performed by or on behalf of the CONSULTANT, including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations."
2. This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers.
Any insurance maintained by CITY, including any self -insured retention CITY may have, shall be considered excess insurance only and shall not contribute with this policy.
3. This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insured as though a separate policy had been written for each, except with respect to the limits of liability of the insuring company.
4. The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, or agents.
5. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers.
6. The insurance provided by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, or reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty ( 30) days' written notice has been received by CITY.
C. CONSULTANT agrees to provide immediate notice to CITY of any claim or loss against CONSULTANT arising out of the work performed under this agreement.
CITY assumes no obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right ( but not the duty) to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve CITY.
D. Any deductibles or self -insured retentions must be declared to and approved by CITY. At CITY' s
option, CONSULTANT shall demonstrate financial
capability for payment of such deductibles or self -insured retentions.
E. CONSULTANT shall provide certificates of insurance with original endorsements to CITY as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein.
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F. Failure on the part of CONSULTANT to procure or maintain required insurance shall constitute a material breach of contract under which CITY may terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 11 above.
G. The commercial general and automobile liability policies required by this Agreement shall allow CITY, as additional insured, to satisfy the self -insured retention (" SIR") and/ or deductible of the policy in lieu of the CONSULTANT as the named insured) should CONSULTANT fail to pay the SIR or deductible requirements. The amount of the SIR or deductible shall be subject to the approval of the City Attorney and the Finance Director. CONSULTANT understands and agrees that satisfaction of this requirement is an express condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement. Failure by CONSULTANT as primary insured to pay its SIR or deductible constitutes a material breach of this Agreement. Should CITY pay the SIR or deductible on CONSULTANT' Sbehalf upon CONSULTANT' Sfailure or refusal to do so in order to secure defense and indemnification as an additional insured under the policy, CITY may include such amounts as damages in any action against CONSULTANT for breach of this Agreement in addition to any other damages incurred by CITY due to the breach.
19. USE OF OTHER CONSULTANTS. CONSULTANT must obtain CITY' s prior
written approval to use any CONSULTANTs while performing any portion of this Agreement. Such approval must include approval of the proposed CONSULTANT and the terms of compensation.
20. FINAL PAYMENT ACCEPTANCE CONSTITUTES RELEASE. The acceptance by the CONSULTANT of the final payment made under this Agreement shall operate as and be a release of CITY from all claims and liabilities for compensation to the CONSULTANT for anything done, furnished or relating to the CONSULTANT' S work or services. Acceptance of payment shall be any negotiation of CITY' Scheck or the failure to make a written extra compensation claim within ten ( 10) calendar days of the receipt of that check. However, approval or payment by CITY shall not constitute, nor be deemed, a release of the responsibility and liability of CONSULTANT, its employees, sub- CONSULTANTs and agents for the accuracy and competency of the information provided and/ or work performed; nor shall such approval or payment be deemed to be an assumption of such responsibility or liability by CITY for any defect or error in the work prepared by CONSULTANT, its employees, sub- CONSULTANTs and agents.
21. CORRECTIONS. In addition to the above indemnification obligations, the CONSULTANT shall correct, at its expense, all errors in the work which may be disclosed during CITY' Sreview of CONSULTANT' Sreport or plans. Should the
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22. NON -APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. Payments to be made to CONSULTANT by CITY for services preformed within the current fiscal year are within the current fiscal budget and within an available, unexhausted fund. In the event that CITY does not appropriate sufficient funds for payment of CONSULTANT' Sservices beyond the current fiscal year, the Agreement shall cover payment for CONSULTANT' Sonly to the conclusion of the last fiscal year in which CITY appropriates sufficient funds and shall automatically terminate at the conclusion of such fiscal year.
23. NOTICES. All communications to either party by the other party will be deemed made when received by such party at its respective name and address as follows:
CITY CONSULTANT
City of Lomita
24300 Narbonne Avenue
Lomita, CA 90717
ATTN: City Manager
Project Partners, Inc.
23195 La Cadena Dr., Suite 101
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
ATTN:
KLook@ProjectPartners. com
Kimo Look
Any such written communications by mail will be conclusively deemed to have been received by the addressee upon deposit thereof in the United States Mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed as noted above. In all other instances, notices will be deemed given at the time of actual delivery. Changes may be made in the names or addresses of persons to whom notices are to be given by giving notice in the manner prescribed in this paragraph. Courtesy copies of notices may be sent via electronic mail, provided that the original notice is deposited in the U. S. mail or personally delivered as specified in this Section.
24. SOLICITATION. CONSULTANT maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than CONSULTANT' sbona fide employee, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, CONSULTANT warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than CONSULTANT' s bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Should CONSULTANT breach or violate this warranty, CITY may rescind this Agreement without liability.
25. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement and every provision herein is generally for the exclusive benefit of CONSULTANT and CITY and not for the
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obligations under this Agreement.
26. INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in, and will be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, and exclusive venue for any action involving this agreement will be in Los Angeles County.
27. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and its Attachments, sets forth the entire understanding of the parties. There are no other understandings, terms or other agreements expressed or implied, oral or written.
28. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Each Party had the opportunity to independently review this Agreement with legal counsel. Accordingly, this Agreement will be construed simply, as a whole, and in accordance with its fair meaning; it will not be interpreted strictly for or against either Party.
29. AUTHORITY/ MODIFICATION. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary action has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this Agreement and to engage in the actions described herein. This Agreement may be modified by written amendment with signatures of all parties to this Agreement. CITY' scity administrator, or designee, may execute any such amendment on behalf of CITY.
30. ACCEPTANCE OF FACSIMILE OR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. The Parties agree that this Agreement will be considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered by facsimile transmission, scanned and delivered via electronic mail, or delivered using digital signature technology approved by CITY. Such facsimile or electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
31. FORCE MAJEURE. Should performance of this Agreement be impossible due to fire, flood, explosion, war, embargo, government action, civil or military authority, the natural elements, or other similar causes beyond the Parties' control, then the Agreement will immediately terminate without obligation of either party to the other.
32. TIME IS OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence to comply with dates and schedules to be provided.
33. ATTORNEY' SFEES. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that each will bear his or its own costs, expenses and attorneys' fees arising out of and/ or connected with the negotiation, drafting and execution of the Agreement, and all matters arising out of or connected therewith except that, in the event any action is brought by any party hereto to enforce this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs in addition to all other relief to which that party or those parties may be entitled.
34. STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT represents that it has demonstrated trustworthiness and possesses the quality,
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CONSULTANT represents that its financial resources, surety and insurance experience, service experience, completion ability, personnel, current workload, experience in dealing with private CONSULTANTs, and experience in dealing with public agencies all suggest that CONSULTANT is capable of performing the proposed contract and has a demonstrated capacity to deal fairly and effectively with and to satisfy a public agency.
35. DISCLOSURE REQUIRED. (CITY and CONSULTANT initials required at one of the following paragraphs)
By their respective initials next to this paragraph, CITY and CONSULTANT hereby acknowledge that CONSULTANT is a " CONSULTANT" for the purposes of the California Political Reform Act because CONSULTANT' Sduties would require him or her to make one or more of the governmental decisions set forth in Fair Political Practices Commission Regulation 18700. 3(a)( 2) or otherwise serves in a staff capacity for which disclosure would otherwise be required were CONSULTANT employed by CITY. CONSULTANT hereby acknowledges his or her assuming - office, annual, and leaving -office financial reporting obligations under the California Political Reform Act and the CITY' S Conflict of Interest Code and agrees to comply with those obligations at his or her expense. Prior to CONSULTANT commencing services hereunder, the City' s Manager shall prepare and deliver to disclosure
CONSULTANT
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23195 Le Cadena Dr,
Suite 101
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Exhibit A
Project
Partners
Proposal to Provide
Engineering Support
Services for the City' s
Public
Works Department for the
City of Lomita
Prepared for:
City of Lomita
December 9th, 2021
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Carla Dillon
City of Lomita
Public Works Department
24300 Narbonne Ave
Lomita, CA 90717
Re: Proposal to Provide Engineering Support Services
Dear Ms. Dillon,
Partners in Building Engineering Careers and Teams"
www. projectpartners. com
December 9th, 2021
Project Partners is pleased to submit this Proposal for Engineering Support Services. We are the ideal firm for the City of Lomita, as not only do we specialize in the exact services and scope of work the City is requesting, but our expertise lies in providing unmatched engineering support to public agencies throughout Southern California for 25 years. We are undoubtedly the right firm for the City. We are submitting our proposal to provide services for the following Categories:
Category 1: Project Support
Category 0: Engineering Support for the Planning / Land Development Process Why Select Project Partners?
Though there are a multitude of reasons to select Project Partners to partner with the City, these are at the top of the list:
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Outstanding Proposed Staff - Project Partners' proposed staff are true public works professionals with decades of experience in Unique Pool of Retired municipal public organizations. Combined with years of Public Professionals management expertise, our proposed staff are the ideal candidates for the City. Additionally, Project Partners understands that retired public sector professionals are an extremely valuable resource to public organizations like yours.
Our professional staff' deep understanding of public sector processes and procedures, means that Project Partners has an extensive arsenal of highly experienced professionals that can hit the ground running to help your agency meet its goals effectively & efficiently.
Public Sector Experts that Keep the City Safe — As the City embraces a contract program for public works support services, we believe it CalPERS Experts To clearly understands the importance of being in compliance with all Keep the City Safe Ca1PERS rules. With Ca1PERS stating it will increase the number of annual audits performed over the next few years, it is imperative that the City hire a firm that understands California labor laws and has a comprehensive operations and client training program to ensure the City Is safely in compliance. Project Partners is that firm.
Proven Track Record of Providing Engineering Professionals to Support Municipalities — For the last 25 years, Project Partners has provided on -site project and engineering support staff to hundreds public agencies throughout the region. The fact that over 80% of our clients are repeat clients, who have returned to our firm again and again, is strong proof of our abilities to deliver successful staff. We are the go -to engineering firm for several Southern California municipalities. pnone 949. 852. 9300
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Cost -Effective Solution with Significant Cost Savings — Project Partners is an exceptionally effective organization with drastically low overhead, resulting in billing rates at a fraction of typical consultant rates. This translates to greater efficiency in project budgets & significant cost savings to the City.
Billing Rates at a Fraction
of Typical Consultant Rates
Project Partners is a California Corporation and its Principal, Mr. Kimo Look, P. E., will be the primary contact for questions regarding this RFP response. The Project Partners' staff proposed in this Proposal are to date, available and unencumbered by current client project commitments.
In conclusion, we believe that Project Partners is the clear choice for the City of Lomita. In addition to the reasons listed above, we have a
long list of projects from municipal references that dernonstrate how Project Partners has helped Public Works departments across the region deliver on projects similar to those that City is requesting. The following Proposal will expand on these qualifications in greater detail.
Should you have any questions or need further clarifications, please do not hesitate to give us a call.
Sincerely,
Kimo Look, P. E.
Principal
Project Partners, Inc.
23195 La Cadena Drive
Suite 101
Laguna Hills, Ca 92653
Ph: 949- 852- 9300
KLook@ProjectPartners. com
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Table of Contents
Cover Letter
Section 1 Qualifications & Experience
1. Background 1-
1. 2 Categories Specializing In 1-
1. 3 Why Select Project Partners?. 1-
1. 4 Keeping the City Safe 1-2
1. 5 Firm' s Financial Statement 1-2
1. 6 Proven Track Record on Similar Public Contracts 1-2
1. 7 Recent Public Sector References 1-3
1. 8 Summary 1-6
Section 2 Proposed Key Personnel
2. 1 Our Unique Staffing Solution 2- 1
2. Public Retirees with Decades of Engineering Expertise 2- 1 Why Our Retirees Are Invaluable 2-1
2. 3 A Cost -Effective Solution 2-
2. 4 Proposed Personnel 2-3
2. 5 Organization Structure 2- 8
2. 6 Conclusion 2-8
Appendix A Cost Proposal & Fee Schedule
Appendix B Resumes
Robert Garcia
James Martin, P. E.
Hossein ( Amir) Modarresi, P. E.
Harry Corder
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Project Partners
23185 Ls Cadens Dr,
Suite 101
Laguna Hille, CA 92853
phone 949. 852. 9300
fax 949. 852. 9322
Section 1
Qualifications & Experience
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1. OVERVIEW
Established in Laguna Hills in 1996 as a California Corporation, Project Partners has quickly become a
leading provider of civil engineering professionals for Southern California public agencies. Because of our specialization in onsite & engineering support, Project Partners is the go -to firm for many public works agencies to solve peak workload issues and project support. As such, many Southern California agencies have turned to Project Partners to help complete more projects repeatedly.
Our proven ability to provide quality CaIPERS- compliant technical solutions at affordable rates has been our winning formula for 25 years.
Our proposed staff Public Works & Utilities professionals with the proven experience to effectively support a myriad of City projects. Project Partners is the ideal firm for the City of Lomita, as our staff specialize in the full scope of work that the City requests.
1. 2 CATEGORIES SPECIALIZING IN
Our services for this Proposal will be focused on providing our highly qualified staff specializing in the following of the requested Categories:
Category 1: Capital Improvement Programs
Category 11: Engineering Support for the Planning and Land Development Process
1. 3 WHY SELECT PROJECT PARTNERS?
Project Partners is a unique civil engineering firm that provides the exact Engineering Support Services that the City is seeking with these advantages:
Highly Experienced Staff Specializing in Water Engineering, Transportation Projects and Development Support
Proven History of Completing Over 50 Similar Projects in the Region Experts Who Keep Your City Safe and CaIPERS Compliant
Billing Rates that are a Fraction of Typical Consultant Rates Section 1. Page 1
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1. 4 KEEPING THE CITY SAFE
As a firm that has been providing project support to the Public Sector for over two decades, we know one of the biggest risk with on - site project support programs is CaiPERS penalties and fines. Professional liability ( E&O) is typically not a significant issue — CaIPERS compliance is. For over 20 years, Project Partners has worked closely with top legal firms to develop a comprehensively understand California pension law and then establish a service model that allows retired public engineers to work onsite providing engineering support while being in compliance with CaIPERS rules. This model has been validated as for the past 20 years we have never been fined or even hinted by CaIPERS of being in violation of the any rules. We are undoubtedly experts in this field who know how to keep the City of Lomita safe while providing our specialized engineering services and support.
1. 5 FIRM' SFINANCIAL STATEMENT
Project Partners has been in business for over two decades and we are in a sound financial position. There are no bankruptcies, office closures, prior or pending litigations in our past or present. There are no judgments, liens, federal or civil actions pending. There are no outstanding or pending complaints as determined by the Better Business Bureau or State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. We are a highly profitable organization that places a high value on our clients and employee staff. The requested financial documents are considered confidential materials, however our firm is willing to answer any specific questions that the City may have regarding our firm' sfinancial condition upon further request.
1. 6 PROVEN TRACK RECORD ON SIMILAR PUBLIC CONTRACTS
Providing engineering support to public agencies is all that Project Partners does.
Being a highly sought- after firm, we have provided this exact service through hundreds of contracts over the past 20 years. Within the last 5 years alone, we have fulfilled over 50 contracts with local municipal agencies.
Over 50 Municipal Contracts for Engineering Staff throughout the last 5 years 1 Cit of Santa Ana Engineering, Technical and Administrative Support 3, 500, 000 2 Ci of Ontario As -Needed Contract, Professional Engineering Services 1,00, 000 3 City of El Monte Engineering and Water 0 erations Su ort 903, 315 4 City of Corona On -Call En ineering and Professional Services 750, 00 5 City of Santa Ana En ineering, Technical, and Administrative Support 500, 00 6 City of Corona On -Call Engineering and Consulting 500. 00 7 Ci of Santa Ana Engineering and Technical Support 500, 00 8 Cit of San Gabriel En ineerin Ins ection and Technical Support 481, 192 9 City of Oceanside As -Needed Pro ect Management Services 471, 000 10 Cit of South Gate Water Utility Engineering 430, 00
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12 City of Newport Beach
CITY OF LOMITA
Public Works Department
Water Operations Support Services
Engineering and Inspection S
310, 00
13 City of Diamond Bar Engineering Project Management Services 277, 960 14 City of Corona Staff Augmentation Contract 250. 00
15 City of Anaheim Temp Services Contract 200, 00
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ity of ioutn vate
City of Victorville
City of Torrance
City Of San Marcos
City of Hemet
Public Works Project Management Services
Engineering Project Management Services
Sidewalk Inspection
On -Call Project Management Services
Temp Services
200, 00 j
159, 800
150, 072 J
150, 00
21 City of Pico Rivera Water Management Assistance 134, 500 22 City of Buena Park Interim PW Director/ City Engineer Support 130, 00 23 City of Lancaster Project Management Support Services 125, 000 24 City of Encinitas Principle Engineering Support Services 125, 000 25 City of San Gabriel Project Management 121, 800
26 City of Newport Beach On -Call Professional Services 120, 00 27 City of San Juan Capistrano Temporary Engineering Support Services 120, 00 28 City of Santa Clarita Project Management Support Services 115, 000 29 City of Long Beach Transportation Project Management Support 99, 000 30 City of San Clemente Staff Augmentation 95, 000
31 City of San Gabriel Development Engineering Support 93, 000 32 City of Oceanside Building Inspection Service 90, 710 33 City of Ontario As -Needed PM/ CM Services 89, 000
35 36
37 38
39 40
41 42 City of Lawndale
43 44
45 City of Fullerton
46 City of Torrance
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49 50
rty of t-ulterton
City of Lancaster
City of Signal Hill
City of Orange
City of Escondido
City of El Monte
City of Indio
City of Ontario
City of Covina
City of Santa Ctarite
City of Covina
City of Dana Point
City of El Monte
City of Buena Park
tall Augmentation
Traffic Technician Support Services
Public Works Deputy Director Services
Plan Check Services
Project Engineering Support Services
Water Operations Support
On -Site Technical Support
Pretreatment Inspection Services
Interim PW Director Support Services
Interim Utilities Manager
As -Needed Staff Augmentation
PSA Water Engineering Support
Sidewalk Assessment and Support
Public Works Operations Manager Support
Facility Improvement PM/ CM Support
Water Operations Supervisor -
Inspection Services
85, 000
84, 000
79, 560
78. 000
63, 720
60, 000
60, 000
60, 000
58,00
58, 000
50, 000
49, 000
48, 800
45, 500
35, 000
30, 000
51 Cit of Huntington Beach SCADA Coordinator 29, 500_
52 Cit of Pico Rivera Operations Consulting 25, 000
53 City of Pasadena Project Management Staff Augmentation 24, 900 54 Cit of Pico Rivera EEngineering Support 24,65
ty Ur San Marcos emp Services Contract
1 $ 20, 000
1. 7 RECENT PUBLIC SECTOR REFERENCES
In the following section we provide three detailed references for clients we have provided public works civil engineering support staff in the last 5 years. These agencies include three local municipalities:
City of Santa Ana City of Anaheim City of El Monte
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City of Santa Ana
Project Partners has been serving the City of Santa Ana since 2000. As the second largest city in Orange County, they had significant projects they were tasked to complete. They clearly felt the fluctuation of Public Works workloads and understood the need to reduce the impact on City staff. As a solution, Santa Ana hired Project Partners to provide a variety engineering services and staff to both the Water Utility and Public Works Departments to provide a better workload balance. Together with the City staff, Project Partners' assigned project managers helped complete a number of projects including include water pipeline and street improvement design, resolution of numerous residential traffic concerns. expansion of the City' s NPDES and MS4 Permit response and expanded plan checking services, As a result, the City was able to meet all of their goals under their intended budgets and deadlines.
Water Utility Support Services
Water Systems Plan Review
o Review and Redline Development Plans
Water System Pipeline Design
Development of Plans and Specs
Develop Engineers Estimates
o Bid Documents Development
Public Works Engineering Services
CIP Project Management
Scoping and Budget Development
RFQ/FP Development
Design Consultant Coordination
Contract Management
CIP Construction Management
Field Inspection
Change Order Management
o Review/ Process Contractor Payments
o Project Closeout
NPDES Storm Water Program Support
o MS4 Permit Compliance Support
Field Compliance Inspection
o Develop Documents and Reports
Traffic Engineering Support
o
Investigate Traffic Issues
o Conduct Collision Analysis
o Respond and Resolve Citizen Complaints
Parking Program Support
Management of Permit Parking Program
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William Galvez
City Engineer
Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
714) 647- 5659
wegalvez@santa- ana. org
Project Partner Positions Provided
Water Utilities Department
Senior Water Project Manager
Water CIP Design Engineer
Water System CAD Designer
Public Works Department
Senior CIP Engineer
y Storm Water Engineer
Assistant Traffic Engineers
Junior Engineers
Engineering Technician
Parking Permit Technician
Construction Inspector
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City of Anaheim
Like most cities, Anaheim was hit by the converging factors of reduced engineering staff from retirements and hiring restrictions from pension concerns. To address Water Utility and Public Works needs, Anaheim turned to Project Partners to provide PM/ CM and other Civil Engineering Services. With bill rates a fraction of most consulting firms, Project Partners supported multiple areas within both departments as shown below. This winning combination proved highly effective and allowed the City to continue to effectively meet its project completion deadlines easily within its designated budget.
Water Utility Support Services
CIP Project Management
o Scoping and Budget Development
o RFC / RFP Development
o Design Consultant Coordination
o Contract Management
CEP Construction Management
o Field Inspection
o Change Order Management
a Review / Process Contractor Payments
o Project Closeout
Water Planning Service
o Water Supply Evaluation
o Masterplan Development and Maintenance
o Water Use / Drought Management
o Treatment Process Assessment
Water Systems Plan Review
Review and Redline Development Plans
o Hydraulic Report Evaluation
o
Interdepartmental Plan Review Coordination
Water Conservation Program Support
o Water Conservation Inspections
o Development of Public Educational Outreach
Public Works Engineering Services
Development Permit / Counter Support
o Building Permit Processing and Issuance
o Plan Review and Inspection
o Records Maintenance and Filing
On -Site Public Works Plan Check Service
o Review and Redline Development Plans
o Code Interpretations / Develop Inquiry Response
o
Interdepartmental Coordination
Real Estate Project Management
o Right of Way Activity Management
o Schedule and Communication Management
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Michael Moore
Assistant General Manager
200 South Anaheim Blvd
Anaheim, CA
714) 765- 4956
mrmoore@anaheim. net
Project Partners Positions Provided
Water Utilities Department
D Sr. Water Planning Engineer
Sr. Water CIP Project Manager
Water Plan Check Engineer
Water Construction Inspection
Water Conservation Technician
Public Works Department
Senior CIP Project Manager
CEP Construction Manager
Y Traffic Plan Check Engineer
Development Plan Checkers
Y Engineering Technician
D Real Property Analysts
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City of El Monte
As a small city, the City of El Monte has a smaller engineering department.
As a result, it feels the impacts of engineering workload fluctuations on its department. Having responsibilities in both water and public works, the City needed project support in a variety of specialties. Project Partners was brought in to due to our proven staff and cost effective bill rates. We immediately tackled several key projects including major transportation projects such as City -Wide Street Resurfacing & Reconstruction, several Safe Route to School projects, Groundwater Mitigation Operable Unit implentation, maintance department large equipemant purchases, and other Water Utility Department projects. Our economical solutions allowed the City to cost effectively undertake and complete more projects.
Water Utility Support Services
Water Operations Management Support
Quarterly/ Annually Water Quality Report Submission
Safety Training Program Development
Water Maintenance Project Operations
Water Operator Support
Public Works Engineering Services
CIP Project Management
Scoping and Budget Development
RFQ/FP Development
Design Consultant Coordination
Contract Management
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CIP Construction Management
Field Inspection
Change Order Management
Review/ Process Contractor Payments
Project Closeout
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Braden Yu
Director of Public Works
11333 Valley Blvd
El Monte, CA
626) 580- 2055
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Protect Partner Positions Provided
Water Utilities Department
y Sr. Water Utility Manager
Y Sr. Water Superintendent
Senior Water Operator
Public Works Department
City Engineer
CIP Engineer
CIP Construction Manager
Construction Inspector
Our firm is uniquely qualified to serve the City of Lomita, not only due to the quality knowledge of our dedicated personnel but equally due to our reasonable billing rates. With a history of providing excellent, experienced civil engineers to public agencies throughout Southern California, Project Partners is a specialized firm proud to have served every county in the region. In the following section, we highlight our proposed personnel, who are public sector professionals with the exact experience required to serve within the roles and projects that the City requests. We highlight their extensive careers spanning several decades in local public works and utilities agencies throughout the region.
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Project Partners
23186 La Carlene Or.
Suite 101
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
phone 949. 852. 9300
fax 949. 852 9322
Section 2
Proposed Key Personnel
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2. 1 OUR UNIQUE STAFFING SOLUTION
All of the proposed staff in the Project Partners team are proven professionals with decades of public works experience behind them. This experience allows them to seamlessly fuse into the City and deliver exceptional work. These individuals have the precise experience to get your projects done while providing flexibility and expertise to complete critical projects on time. Their abilities and experience are presented in subsection 2. 4 along with their accompanying resumes.
2. PUBLIC RETIREES WITH DECADES OF ENGINEERING EXPERTISE Project Partners understands that retired public sector professionals are an extremely valuable resource to public organizations like yours.
Therefore, Project Partners recently implemented a unique and powerful recruiting tool: a job site specifically to recruit public sector retirees who are ready to contribute to public agencies. Through this website, PublicRetireeJobs. com, we attract and retain more public retirees than any other organization and offer them to our clients as a
truly invaluable resource.
We invite you to visit PublicRetireeJobs. com and see for yourself how we attract and retain key retirees for you to access.
Why Our Retirees Are Invaluable:
Decades of Engineering Knowledge and Experience - Our staff has not years, but decades of public engineering experience. Experience that is needed to effectively tackle the wide variety of projects and problems that hit engineering departments daily. Experience that can also be used to mentor staff and build future staff.
Effective from Day One — Our experienced retirees already have a deep understanding of the public sector process and use their knowledge to be effective public works civil engineers. Because of their experience, our retirees are able to enter into a role and start making a difference from day one.
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Truly Flexible Resource — Our staff is flexible in terms of schedule and location. Should it be more effective to have our staff work on -site at City offices, they can easily adapt to the City' s needs. Alternatively, should the City want our staff to work remotely we can accommodate that as well. Equally so, as retirees, our staff can truly be an as -needed resource who can easily meet workload fluctuations through truly flexible schedules.
Ail this means that Project Partners has an extensive arsenal of experienced public works professionals who can be added as -needed to help support City staff in unforeseen situations, No matter what issues arise, the City can rest assured that Project Partners will be able to provide flexibility to keep projects on schedule and on budget.
Strong, experienced staff makes successful engineering projects happen. In order for the City to get more projects done. highly experienced professionals with proven skills are needed, Luckily, Project Partners has been providing retirees to public agencies for over 20 years to help them get projects done efficiently and effectively. The flexible schedule of a retiree means they are truly as -needed help. Even more valuable is their experience in the field, as our highly qualified public retirees already have a deep understanding of the public sector civil engineering processes & requirements.
Our retirees are able to enter into a role and start being productive from day one. All of the proposed staff in the Project Partners team are true professionals with years of public works experience behind them. This experience allows them to seamlessly jump into the City' s projects and deliver results to move projects forward through completion. These individuals have the precise experience to get your projects done.
2. 3 A COST- EFFECTIVE SOLUTION
We operate differently than most consulting firms: we are specifically designed to provide support to public agencies. Our operation is
extremely efficient and requires less overhead to deliver our staff. This results in substantially lower billing rates. Our Rates Are at a Many consulting firms, due to their large overheads and Fraction of Typical often expensive executive management structure, have Consulting Rates rates up to 50% greater than ours. We are truly the right solution for the City.
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2. 4 PROPOSED PERSONNEL
Project Partners has set a high bar for providing the very best professional talent for our clients' projects, and we aim to out -do ourselves with every new request.
Our ability to consistently deliver exceptional public works professionals is the reason we are our clients' first call when staffing needs or issues arise. All of our staff have the following skills & experience:
Decades of
Public
Works
Experience
Experience is critical in
consistently delivering
successful public works
projects. All of our staff
are proven professionals
with decades of public
experience.
Strong
Communication
Skills
Communication is
essential in providing
quality staff support
services to our clients.
All proposed staff are
skilled in written & verbal
communication.
Solid
Technical
Skills
Our senior level staff
possess the solid
technical skills needed to
deliver your public works
projects. They all have
experience working on
various technical projects.
Our proposed staff are retired public engineers with extensive, specialized experience in three specific areas —Water, Transportation, and Development Services:
Staff
Richard Garcia
James Martin, P. E.
Amir Modarressi, P. E.
Harry Corder
Area of Expertise
Transportation, and Development Services
Water Support Services
Water, Transportation, and Development Services
Transportation, and Development Services
Proposed Category
Category l & 11
Category- 1
Category l & 11
Category 1 & 11
Of the above personnel, Mr. Richard Garcia & Mr. James Martin are currently unencumbered by current assignment therefore available to serve immediately. Mr. Amir Modarressi & Mr.
Harry Corder are currently on assignment, but have limited availability. The following pages are a brief summary of each staff member; complete details can be found in their resumes included in the Appendix,
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Richard
Garcia
30 Years of
Experience in
Engineering
Support
Engineering Design.
Construction,
Commercial &
Residential Planning
Expertise
Education
BS Civil Engineering
California State
Polytechnic University.
Pomona
CITY OF LOMITA
Public Works Department
Summary
Retired Project Manager, Richard Garcia has specialized in Real Property and Right -Of -Way Acquisition for the City of Anaheim. Prior to that, he was Project Manager on CIP as well as commercial & residential development. Within his 30 years of service to the City of Anaheim, Mr. Garcia has cultivated professional experience within the City' s Public Works experience spanning Transportation and
other public works projects in addition to Development
services support.
Associated Public Agencies
City of Anaheim
City of Chino
Position Titles
Real Property Analyst
Project Manager
Associate Engineer
Project Experience
Manage and monitor outside consultants for the
acquisition of real property by settlement agreement or by eminent domain/ condemnation process for the
City' s Capital Improvement Program ( CIP).
Manage and develop all right- of- way certifications and clearances for State and Federal funded projects in
conjunction with Local Assistance and Caltrans
standards, including the conveyance of City right- ofway. Provide right- of- way and cost estimates for the application( s) of CIP transportation funding for
Measure MI, M2 and other special projects.
Coordinated multiple projects with consultants,
planning, internal departments, engineering, public
and private utilities, Caltrans, Edison ( SCE), railroad enterprises, Flood Control District, Water Districts,
OCTA, private developers, and other government
municipalities and agencies as required.
Reviewed plats, legal descriptions, land development
plans, grading plans, plot plans, environmental report
review, and street improvement plans.
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James
Martin,
P. E.
44 Years of Water
Engineering
Experience
Project Management,
Design, Construction,
Inspection Expertise
Registration
Registered Professional
Engineer RCE# C28078
Education
MS Civil & Sanitary
Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic
institute and State
University
CITY OF LOMITA
Public Works Department
Summary
Retired Principal Water Engineer, James Martin has
several decades of experience in Project Management,
Planning, Inspection, Design and Construction phases in Public Utilities Agencies, Water Treatment and Distribution Systems. Extensive experience in planning, design and
management of water treatment and distribution systems.
Associated Public Agencies
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
Position Titles
Principal Water Engineer
Senior Project Manager
Senior Civil Engineer
Project Experience
Project Manager for the Lake Perris Pollution
Prevention Program and the Lake Perris Hypolimnetic
Oxygenation Facility.
Responsible for project management including
scheduling and budgeting of water treatment plants,
pipelines, hydropower plants, reservoirs, and oxidation retrofit facilities.
Assisted in preparation of technical report on State
Water Project Facility Reliability.
Led multi -disciplinary teams to achieve project
objectives and coordinated projects with consultants
and outside agencies.
Managed the Robert B. Diemer East Washwater Tank
Relining project including preparation of plans and
specifications.
Reviewed and approved design and cost estimates for
the Diemer plant alum/ ferric jet mix retrofit. Developed the Master Schedule for Design and Construction and
prepared detailed project schedules and cost estimates.
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Partners
Hossein (Amir)
Modarressi,
P. E.
25 Years of Civil
Engineering
Experience
Capital Improvement
Project Budget &
Management
Expertise
Registration
Registered Professional
Engineer RCE# C57479
Education
BS Civil Engineering
Engineering Operation
Iowa State University of
Science & Technology
CITY OF LOMITA
Public Works Department
Summary
Retired Principal Engineer, Amir Modarressi has extensive experience of over 25 years at the City of Indio. His
specialties include CIP budget & project management
from design to construction phases as well as serving on its Planning & Transportation Commissions. He also has
experience in Development Services,
Associated Public Agencies
City of Indio
City of Corona
City of Buena Park
Position Titles
Director of Engineering & Building Services
City Engineer
Principal Engineer
Senior Project Manager
Project Experience
Plan, direct, set goals and implement City engineering
projects; direct, administer and enforce City
engineering standards and specifications, and all City
codes and ordinances relative to engineering.
Provide leadership and direction in the development of
short and long- range plans and projects; participate in contract negotiations relative to new and existing
capital improvement projects; administer engineering
and construction contracts and resolve issues
associated with contract compliance.
Serve as policy advisor to the City Manager and City
Council on matters related to engineering and building
services; prepare and present strategies and
recommendations to the City Council, boards and
commissions, and community groups.
Manage the development of short and long- range
plans and projects; develops negotiation strategies
and participate in contract negotiations relative to new and existing capital improvement projects; administer
engineering and construction contracts and resolve
issues associated with contract compliance.
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Harry
Corder
40 Years of Water
Engineering
Experience
Public Works
Construction
Management and
Capital Improvement
Plan Check Expertise
Education
BS Civil Engineering,
University of Houston
CITY OF LOMITA
Public Works Department
Summary
Retired Project Manager, Harry Corder has four decades
of experience in Construction Management in Public
Works. He has several years of Project Management and
Construction experience at the City of Oceanside and the City of Santa Clarita within their Capital Improvement
Divisions.
Associated Public Agencies
City of Santa Clarita
City of Oceanside
Position Titles
Senior Project Manager
Senior Plan Check Engineer
Project Experience
Responsible for all phases of construction projects
including pre -design, design/ pre- bid, bid, construction, and post -construction; experience in government
contract administration. Provided oversight to the
Capital Improvement projects administration,
construction management, safety, documentation,
estimating, and scheduling.
Responsible for checking tract maps, plans of
preliminary grading, precise grading, public
improvements, private improvements, erosion control
and construction changes for private development and
City CIP projects.
Responsible for checking final tract maps, street plans, sanitary sewer plans and grading plans to ensure that
projects conform to City Ordinances, planning
requirements and engineering standards. Responsible
for checking map closures, checking legal
descriptions, approving tract boundaries and preparing
staff reports to City Council for tract map approval.
Improvement plans checked included: paving, water
lines, sanitary sewer lines, storm drain and supporting engineering reports. Duties include checking and
approval of Parcel Maps, Final Maps and related
Subdivision Documents.
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CITY OF LOMITA
Public Works Department
2. 4 ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
Kimo Look, P. E.
Principal & Primary Contact
Public Works Department
Category I: Capital
Improvement Project Support
Richard Garcia
James Martin, P. E.
Amir Modarressi, P. E.
Harry Corder
2. 5 CONCLUSION
1 Category II: Engineering Support
for Planning/ Lad Development
Richard Garcia
Amir Modarressi, P. E.
Harry Corder
In summary, within this Proposal our firm has distinctly demonstrated that:
Our proposed staff has decades of the exact experience the City seeks Our bill rates are a fraction of typical consulting rates Our expertise on CaIPERS rules helps keep the City safe Our track record on similar project is unmatched
To conclude, we believe that we are the perfect option to provide the City with Engineering Support Services in Categories 1 and II.
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Project Partners
23195 La Cadene Or.
Suite 101
Laguna Hills, CA 92853
phone 949. 852. 9300
fax 949. 852. 9322
Appendix
Resumes
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Partners in Bulldog Engtneettny And roam';
Richard Garcia
Project Level
Sr. Project Manager I Public Works & Water
Qualifications
Retired Professional Engineer with Over 30 Years of Public Works Experience with the City ofAnaheim
Experience in RFP/FQ Bid Preparation, Review of Consultant Design PS& E' s and Preparation ofEngineering Studies and Environmental Impact Reports Surveyed and inspected Project Locations and Coordinated Public Works and Water Utility Activities with Other City Departments
Proficient in Right -Of -Way Acquisitions, Negotiations, Engineering Design, Construction of Commercial and Residential Planning
Strong Knowledge of Compliance to City and Code Requirements Relevant Experience
City of Anaheim ( 1988 - 209 8)
Real Property Analyst, Department of Public Works ( 1997 - 2018) Managed and administered the Right of Way Acquisition and Sale of Real Property program, Right -of -Way Engineering for the Design Division — Public Works Department.
Managed and monitored outside consultants for the acquisition of real property by settlement agreement or by eminent domain/ condemnation process for the City' s Capital Improvement Program ( CIP).
Collaborated with consultants in right- of- way negotiations to acquire property( s) by easement or in fee.
Prepared and recommended request for proposal for real property and engineering consultants.
Developed and negotiated contracts and property leases.
Reviewed and administered property rights agreements, offers, appraisals, title reports and underlying documents. encroachments, leases, right -of -entry, licenses and issuance of permits.
Collaborated with business partners, private developers, cross - functional project teams. peers and management for development of projects.
Reviewed plats, legal descriptions, land development plans, grading plans, plot plans. environmental report review, and street improvement plans.
Coordinated multiple projects with consultants, planning, internal departments, engineering, public and private utilities, Caltrans. Edison ( SCE), railroad enterprises, DocuSign Envelope ID: 3AFF3331- AD4D- 4132- 9F12- 3462D90E5660 DocuSign Envelope ID; 5F878092- 5653- 4287- A0B7- 00F43907BFF8 Project Partners
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Summary of Qualifications
Flood Control District, Water Districts, OCTA, private developers, and other government municipalities and agencies as required.
Experience in handling and resolving political and sensitive situations and negotiating with both internal and external stakeholders.
Performed site inspectionsand evaluation of property sites for property impacts and valuation.
Developed and managed grading plans, documents and permits necessary for the demolition and clearance of structures.
Managed relocation plans and assistance for the relocation of property owners, tenants and businesses under: the Relocation Law, Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act of 1970 ( The Uniform Act), California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Chapter 6 ( Department of Housing and Community Development ( HCD), 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 24 ( Department of Transportation).
Attended, conducted and participated in community outreach meeting to introduce and update local communities, residents, citizens, school districts, businesses, City Council and organizations on impacts due to major CIP project( s).
Managed and performed grievances and appeals process submitted by displaced tenant( s) and/ or owner( s) governed under a Relocation Appeals Board.
Able to communicate effective, both orally and in writing, resource and project planning to obtain results.
Provided final funding reports to various government agencies and provided assistance in balancing budget reports.
Provide right- of- way and engineering data and cost estimates for the application( s) of CIP transportation funding for Measure M1 and M2 projects and other special assessment funds.
Managed and administered the disposal of surplus properties for future developments and non -buildable sales.
Provided support and recommendations to Construction Administration for property rights and construction claims and issues.
Managed and developed all right- of- way certifications and clearances for State and Federal funded projects in conjunction with Local Assistance and Caltrans standards, including the conveyance of City right- of- way.
Associate Engineer, Department of Public Works ( 1992 - 1997) Responsible for the design of street improvements, storm drain, sewer, and landscaping and irrigation, demolition, striping and signage, utilities and drainage plans for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the Public Works Department.
Participated in the selection of private consulting engineering services; prepared proposals; conducted interviews and reviewed consultant qualifications; provided recommendations in the selection of consulting engineers.
Prepared bid documents and provide administration for maintenance, repair, and emergency work for the field.
Prepared engineering studies and reports including initial environmental impact reports.
Reviewed entitlements and plans to ensure conformance with City Standards.
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Summary of Qualifications
Responded to questions and inquiries from the general public, developers, contractors, engineering professionals, City Departments and staff regarding engineering and development projects.
Surveyed and inspected project locations; analyzed project documentation including maps, drawings, and specifications; meet and confer with city staff and outside agency staff/ project managers.
Reviewed right- of- way layouts, drainage reports, soil reports, water quality plans, pavement structural section design, and cost estimates to ensure conformance with City requirements and industry standards.
Coordinated public works and water utility activities with other City Departments, Divisions, sections and outside agencies.
Prepared draft and final agreements with developers and engineering consultants for approval.
Managed cost expenditures and contracts for outside consultant contracts.
Confer with architects, engineers, and consultants in the collection of data to prepare cost and construction estimates, legal descriptions, plats, and plans for engineering projects.
Reviewed work of private engineers and plan check staff for compliance with City standards and practices; review shop drawings submitted by construction contractors; determine engineering requirements for new developments; review and provide recommendations for processing change orders requested by contractors.
Monitored, managed and supervised various design teams and outside engineering consultant firms for daily activities for the design and finalization of plans, specifications and estimates for construction of public improvements through public bidding.
Prepared and monitored financial status of each project. Prepared final reports, cost estimates, agreements and recommendations for the City Council.
Assisted higher -level engineers and project managers on large and complex development projects and/ or public works construction projects.
Attended and participated in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of civil engineering, traffic engineering, and surveying/ mapping.
Assistant Engineer, Department of Public Works ( 1988 - 1992) Assisted in the design of street improvement plans, specifications and estimates.
Coordinated all design plans with all internal departments, public utilities and other governmental agencies for finalization of plans and specifications.
Reviewed preliminary and final grading and engineering plan, studies, cost estimates, subdivision plans, standard, specifications; evaluated compliance with laws and ordinances, reviewed legal descriptions and deeds for easements, right of entry( s) and rights- of- way( s). Coordinated all design plans with all internal departments, public utilities and other governmental agencies for finalization of plans and specifications.
Provided counter support for developers, engineers, citizens and residents. Provided assistance in the issuance of permits.
Assisted in planning, prioritizing, and reviewing the work of project staff and/ or outside consultants,
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Richard Garcia
Summary of Qualifications
Analyzed field data pertaining to grades, alignments and topographical features.
Checked final subdivision maps to determine the accuracy of professional engineering design computations and existence of adequate street, sewer and storm drainage plans.
Reviewed and updated engineering standard drawings, specifications and design criteria and prepared staff reports
for the City Council.
City of Chino ( 1985 - 1988)
Engineering Technician, Department of Public Works
Assisted Associate and Assistant Engineers in the preparation of engineering plans of capital improvement projects.
Involved in assuring conformance of established plans, plan checked, and performed complex mathematical computations.
Prepared and checked legal descriptions and plats for related projects.
Surveyed sites for capital improvement projects, prepared improvement plans and inspected workmanship on public works projects.
Analyzed engineering and land development plans for compliance to City and code requirements.
Assisted in the issuance of right- of- way construction permits.
Plan checked private engineering and architectural plans for residential development.
Education
BS Cal Poly Pomona
Civil Engineering
Rio Hondo College
Architectural / Mechanical Design
Software
Knowledgeable in use of Microsoft Office Suite and other Project Management programs.
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Partners Summary of Qualifications
P., rtnnrS in Building Cnginruring Crirrvers , j Tn lam James Martin, P. E.
Project Level
Sr. Project Manager j Water
Qualifications
Registered Principal Water Engineer with Over 44 Years of Experience Extensive Experience in Project Management and Design and Construction Inspection
Proficient in Planning and Design and Management of Water Treatment and Distribution Systems
Relevant Experience
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California — Los Angeles, California ( 1988 - 2014) Engineer, Imported Supply Unit, Water Resource Management Branch imported Supply Unit, Water Resource Management Branch. Prepared technical information and reports on large, complex projects and agreements including the Colorado River Quantification Settlement Agreement. Project Manager for the Lake Perris Pollution Prevention Program and the Lake Perris Hypolimnetic Oxygenation Facility. Assisted in preparation of a technical report on State Water Project Facility Reliability. Led multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives and coordinated projects with consultants and outside agencies. Developed and maintained working relationships with outside entities. Responsible for project management including scheduling and budgeting of water treatment plants, pipelines. hydropower plants, reservoirs, and oxidation retrofit facilities.
Managed the Robert B. Diemer East Washwater Tank Relining project including preparation of plans and specifications. Reviewed and approved design and cost estimates for the Diemer plant alum/ ferric jet mix retrofit. Developed the Master Schedule for Design and Construction and prepared detailed project schedules and cost estimates. Prepared letters to Board of Directors for project authorization and funding. Assisted in preparation of business plans. Mentored other employees in scheduling, Board letter process. Capital Investment Program and usage of Metropolitan' s business applications.
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Civil Engineer; Chief Management Information Section
Responsible for project management of flood control and coastal projects including review of plans and specifications and contract administration. Performed design and construction inspection for Mission Bay, San Diego Revetment Repairs and Maintenance Dredging projects. Coordinated Mission Bay project with all Federal, State and local agencies including the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. the California Department of Fish and Game, the California Coastal Commission and the City of San Diego.
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Summary of Qualifications
Boyle Engineering Corporation, Newport Beach, California Civil Engineer
Prepared technical reports on statewide water issues. Developed water and sewer master plans, summaries of reclamation projects, water conservation studies, water rate analyses, water management plans, feasibility studies and cost estimates. Performed computer simulations of water systems.
The Irvine Company, Newport Beach, Califomia
Senior Engineer
Responsible for infrastructure planning and design for development of the 80, 000 -acre Irvine Ranch. Reviewed water, sewer and irrigation master plans. Coordinated planning, design and construction of the 24" ductile iron Back Bay Sewer adjacent to critical environmental area (upper Newport Bay). Received an award from the company President for coordination with the Friends of the Bay, the City of Newport Beach, the California Coastal Commission, the Orange County Sanitation District, The Irvine Ranch Water District, and the County of Orange. Administered contracts with consulting engineers and reviewed tentative tract maps and easements.
Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, Whittier, California Engineering Associate 111
Prepared facilities plans and environmental impact reports for seven wastewater treatment plants. Developed computer model of Sanitation Districts' Joint Outfall sewer system.
Inspected chemical process industries to determine compliance with Industrial Wastewater Ordinance.
Education
BS ' Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Chemical Engineering
MS Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Civil, Sanitary Engineering
MBA California State University at Pomona
Business Administration
Professional Registration/ Certification
Professional Engineer — California ( No. C28078)
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Partners Summary ofQualifications
Partners In Building Engineering Careers and Teams
Hossein (Amir) Modarressi, P. E.
Project Level
Sr. Project Manager J Public Works & Water
Qualifications
Registered California Civil Engineer with Over 25 Years of Experience Former Principal Engineer & Deputy Director of Public Works at The City of Indio Extensive CIP Budget & Project Management Experience
Relevant Experience
City of Buena Park (Project Partners Contract Assignment - 2019) Assistant City Engineer Consultant
Assist the Director of Public Works to plan, direct, set goals and implement City engineering projects.
Manage the City' s Capital Improvements Program including design and construction of public works projects,
Represent Public Works Department on the Planning Commission and Transportation Commission.
Prepare new development review and conditions of approval for new developments.
Perform plan check for the new development proposals.
City of Corona ( 2018 - 2019)
Public Work Consultant
Prepare Public Works development reviews/ conditions of approval for new developments
Perform engineering plan check
City of Indio ( 1978 - 2007)
Director ofEngineering and Building Services/ City Engineer Plan, direct, set goals and implement City engineering and building projects; direct, administer and enforce City engineering and building standards and specifications, Uniform Building Code and all City codes and ordinances relative to engineering and building; serve as City Building Official, City Engineer and City Traffic Engineer.
Provide leadership and direction in the development of short and long- range plans and projects; develops negotiation strategies and participate in contract negotiations relative to new and existing capital improvement projects; administer engineering and construction contracts and resolve issues associated with contract compliance.
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Hossein Modarressl, P. E.
Summary of Qualifications
Resolve complex and sensitive customer service issues and resolve disputes; enforce local ordinances and interpret City codes and master plans.
Serve as policy advisor to the City Manager and City Council on matters related to engineering and building services; prepare and present strategies and recommendations to the City Council, boards and commissions, and community groups.
Manage staff and operations of the Department; develop and administer annual operating budget; direct implementation of department goals, objectives, policies and procedures; manage acquisition of grants and other external funding to supplement the City' s Capital Improvements Program budget. Direct, supervise and participate in approving engineering and building plans for projects including but not limited to construction of buildings, roads, bridges, water mains and water facilities systems, traffic signals and street lighting; perform plan checks and field engineering and construction staking; determine work procedures, prepare work schedules and expedite workflow.
Deputy Director of Public Works/ City Engineer
Assist the Director of Public Works to plan, direct, set goals and implement City engineering projects; direct, administer and enforce City engineering standards and specifications, and all City codes and ordinances relative to engineering; serve as City Engineer and City Traffic Engineer.
Manage the development of short and long- range plans and projects; develops negotiation strategies and participate in contract negotiations relative to new and existing capital improvement projects; administer engineering and construction contracts and resolve issues associated with contract compliance.
Resolve complex and sensitive customer service issues and resolve disputes; enforce local ordinances and interpret City codes and master plans.
Serve as policy advisor to the Director of Public Works on matters related to engineering services.
Manage the daily operations of the engineering division; manage acquisition of grants and other external funding to supplement the City' s Capital Improvements Program budget. Supervise and participate in approving engineering plans for projects including but not limited to construction of roads, bridges, water mains and water facilities systems, traffic signals and street lighting; perform plan checks and field engineering and construction staking; determine work procedures, prepare work schedules and expedite workflow.
Principal Civil Engineer
Plan, direct, set goals and implement City engineering projects; direct, administer and enforce City engineering standards and specifications, and all City codes and ordinances relative to engineering; serve as City Engineer and Traffic Engineer.
Manage the development of short and long- range plans and projects; develops negotiation strategies and participate in contract negotiations relative to new and existing capital improvement projects; administer engineering and construction contracts and resolve issues associated with contract compliance.
Resolve complex and sensitive customer service issues and resolve disputes; enforce local ordinances and interpret City codes and master plans.
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Summary of Qualifications
Education
BS Iowa State University of Science and Technology
Civil Engineering & Engineering Operation ( Double Major) Professional Certification
Professional Engineer — State of California ( No. 57479) Transportation Planning for Air Quality, UCR
Nuclear Surface Moisture -Density gauge
Professional Affiliation
Member of Transportation Advisory Committee at Riverside County Transportation Commission
Member of Technical Transportation Advisory Committee at Coachella Valley Association of Governments
Member of NPDES Task Force for the eastern Riverside County Member of PM10 Technical Working Group at Coachella Valley Association of Governments
Member of American Public Works Association
Member of American Water Works Association
Professional Skills
Broad experience in technical and/ or management positions for implementing local, state and federal codes and standards.
Ability to work with people and professional communities to achieve common goals.
Served as chairman to Technical Transportation Advisory Committee at Coachella Valley Association of Governments.
Experience in managing and resolving difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Ability to prepare a department budget that is conducive to the overall City' sfiscal responsibility.
Applied technical and management experience in all facets of development of commercial and residential projects.
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Partners Summary of Qualifications
P: rrtnt rs ua Burldi, jFnwjrovoriny Caroni' s and rn.: arn' Harry Corder
Project Level
Sr, Project Manager I Public Works
Qualifications
Over 46 Years Civil Engineering Experience. with 25 years of Public Works Construction Management Experience in Both Horizontal and Vertical Construction Over 4 Years of Plan Checking Experience for Oceanside and Santa Clarita Proven Experience in Several Plan Checking Areas
Related Experience
City of Santa Clarita - Santa Clarita, CA ( 1999 - Retired 2018) Senior Engineer, Capital Improvement Division and Engineering Division Worked for the Capital Improvement Division in the Public Works Department as Senior Civil Engineer for 17 years. Responsible for all phases of construction projects including pre -design, design/ pre- bid, bid, construction, and post -construction; experience in government contract administration. Provided oversight to the Capital Improvement projects including constructability reviews of the design, contract administration, construction management, safety, documentation, estimating, and scheduling. Possess experience with Federal -Aid programing, constructions, and over -site. Responsible for checking tract maps. plans of preliminary grading, precise grading, public improvements, private improvements, erosion control and construction changes for private developments and City projects (CIP).
Improvement plans checked included: paving, water lines, sanitary sewer lines, storm drain and the supporting engineering reports. Duties included checking and approval of Parcel Maps, Final Maps and related Subdivision Documents. Worked with other City Departments to ensure development projects conform to city specifications and ordinances. Worked for the Engineering Division in the Public Works Department for 2 years responsible for checking final tract maps, street plans, sanitary sewer plans and grading plans to ensure that projects conform to City Ordinances, planning requirements and engineering standards. Responsible for checking map closures, checking legal descriptions: approving tract boundaries and preparing staff reports to City Council for tract map approval.
City of Oceanside - Oceanside, CA ( March 1989 - February 1999) Contract position in both Engineering Services and Capital Improvements Divisions Plan Checker for 2 years for the Engineering Division. Subdivision Section. Responsible for checking tract maps, plans of preliminary grading, precise grading, public improvements, private improvements, erosion control and construction changes for private development DocuSign Envelope ID: 3AFF3331- AD4D- 4132- 9F12- 3462D90E5660 DocuSlgn Envelope ID: 5F878092- 5653- 4287- AOB7- OOF43907BFF8 Protect Partners
Harry Corder
Summary of Qualifications
and City CIP projects. Improvement plans checked included: paving, water lines, sanitary sewer lines, storm drain and supporting engineering reports. Duties include checking and approval of Parcel Maps, Final Maps and related Subdivision Documents. Worked with other City Departments to ensure development projects conform to Project Management for 8 years for the Engineering Division, Capital Improvement Section. Responsible for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of Capital Improvement Projects. Projects included new city buildings, renovating existing city buildings, streets, drainage projects and Harbor District projects. The construction projects were as follows: a new fire station, two active use city parks, remodeling of park buildings, reconstructing historical buildings, and harbor slip renter restrooms, parking lots with landscaping, harbor rip -rap projects, downtown streetscape projects with landscaping, and seismic retrofit projects. As project manager, Mr. Corder made presentations to City Council, Special Districts and public meetings.
Crosby Mead Benton & Associates, Carlsbad, CA ( May 1988 — January 1989) Project Manager
Responsible for Engineering Support for the Aviara Development in Carlsbad. Duties included tracking conditions of approval for the final map, determining open space compliance for Coastal Development permit, developing Builder information for land sales and estimating the construction cost for developer' s
Performa.
American Surveying, Dallas, TX (Oct. 1985 — Dec. 1987)
Regional Manager and Resident Surveyor
In charge of the operating, marketing, and profit of four land surveying offices. The offices were located in Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin and San Antonio, Texas. Managed a staff of 30 field, technical and administrative personnel. Also was responsible for the activity of three other offices with staffing of 20 to 30 personnel each. Surveying activities consisted of residential title surveys, lot staking, surveying commercial tracts, construction staking and the preparation of tract maps. I prepared tract maps, wrote legal descriptions for easements, performed field surveys for boundary surveys and construction staking and prepared boundary surveys. I supervised, trained and motivated the field and office staff.
Hunt Properties, Inc., Dallas, 7X (May 1981— Oct. 1985) Senior Engineer
In charge of Land Development for single family, multi family, retail shopping centers, office park developments and the maintenance of existing building. Duties included performing engineering feasibility studies, administering of engineering and construction contracts, negotiating and supervising construction contracts for paving and utilities, coordinating with public utility companies for services and obtaining acceptance of improvements. I was responsible for the approval and recording of tract maps, writing legal descriptions for easement, the boundary surveys for land sales and the construction staking for capital improvement projects;
Superior Homes, Inc., Houston, 7X ( Oct. 1979 - May 1981) Vice President
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Summary of Qualifications
In charge of Land Development for single family subdivisions, multifamily projects, commercial centers and facilities maintenance. Activities included performing engineering and financial feasibility studies for proposed projects, administering of engineering, construction and maintenance contracts for new and existing developments. The facilities maintenance activities included the daily maintenance of home building plant facilities, commercial shopping centers, residential community parks and private sanitary sewer plants. I was responsible for the approval and recording of tract maps, writing legal descriptions for easement, the boundary surveys for land sales and the construction staking for capital improvement projects.
Winslow and Associates, Inc., Houston, TX (April 1977 — Oct. 1979) Project Manager
In charge of Land Development. Worked with developers in developing single family, multifamily and commercial land development projects. Responsible for the creation of Water Districts, Environmental Impact Statements, land planning and platting, design of water plants, design of sanitary sewer plants and design of underground utilities. Worked with governmental agencies in obtaining approval of construction plans and improvements for new subdivisions. I was responsible for the approval and recording of tract maps for land developments, writing legal descriptions for water and sanitary sewer easement and the construction staking for capital Improvement projects.
Charles R. Halle Associates, Houston, TX (July 1972 - March 1977) Project Engineer for Municipal and Land Development Projects Duties included designing and supervising of the construction of underground utilities and paving for capital improvements and single- family projects. Responsible for the master water and sanitary sewer plans for the cities of Hitchcock and Alta Lorna. Design Engineer on water and sanitary sewer lines for the City of Houston, the City of Bellaire, the City of Texas City, and the City of Dayton, Texas. Duties Included managing a survey crew, performing field surveys, performing office survey calculations, preparing tract maps, writing legal descriptions and performing map research for land development and CIP projects.
United States Navy Reserves, Civil Engineer Corps, Navy Seabee' s Rank: Lieutenant Commander ( Aug. 1966 — Aug. 1993)
Civil Engineering Officer
Responsible for the management of personnel, materials and equipment for various types of maintenance and new construction projects. The Navy Seabee' sis the construction and shore facilities branch of the Navy. As a Reserve Civil Engineering Officer, I managed various construction projects at Naval Air Station Dallas and Reserve, Centers throughout Texas.
Education
BS University of Houston
Civil Engineering
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The City of Lomita Public Works Department requests support services to accomplish the necessary work of the City. In response to the RFP, the Consultant will provide key personnel services, their related experience, and qualifications. Proposers may propose on one ( 1) or more of the Categories, which include Category I: Project Support, Category II: Engineering Support for the Planning / Land Development Process, Category III: As Needed, Engineering Support Services. The City may award more than one contract to meet its needs.
Category I: Project Support
Project support primarily involves preparation of engineering documents and oversight of capital projects. Expectations include
1. Performance of mathematical computations and estimates.
2. Simultaneously handling several tasks and reestablishing priorities.
3. Clear, concise, and tactful communication with others, orally and in writing.
4. Ability to establish and maintain effective team relationships with all internal and external customers.
5. Ability to operate Microsoft Office.
6. Ability to perform in indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to the elements. May be required to work in inclement weather.
7. Ability to adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems.
8. Must maintain a valid California Driver License.
9. May be requested to work in excess of 40 hours a week and/ or work irregular hours, particularly during emergency situations or construction activities.
10. Typical works hours are Monday through Friday, 7: 30 a. m. to 5: 30 p. m. Monday through Thursday and 8: 00 a. m. to 5: 00 p. m. every other Friday.
11. Civil Engineering education or related field of study.
12. On -site work and field work.
13. Preparation ofRFP/ RFQ for design and Construction Management and Inspection CMI) services.
14. Preparation of and/ or oversees design Plans, Specifications, & Estimates ( PS& E).
15. Preparation of and lead project bid processing, writes council agenda report, and executes contract.
16: Oversee CMI services.
17. Prepare Caltrans required submittals and coordinates review process.
18. Perform minor drafting, computing, and checking field operations as related to the layout and construction of pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalk, traffic, utilities and other CIP.
19. Perform LA Metro required project reporting, reimbursement process, etc.
20. Interpret and applies GREENB OOK, Caltrans Standards, City Standards, and other laws and regulations relating to CIP projects.
Upcoming CIP projects include:
1. Prepare scope of work and oversee the development of the sewer master plan.
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2. Prepare scope of work and oversee implementation of an emergency generator for a water facility.
3. Prepare scopes ofwork for multiple projects to support transportation and mobility improvements.
4. Prepare a scope of work and oversee a corridor planning project.
5.. Support the development of the City' s
CIP master plan through construction cost
estimating.
6. Prepare scopes ofwork for water main replacement projects.
7. The role may include project management of the projects if the duration of this contract extends to design and construction phases.
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Standard Rate Schedule
HOURLY BILLING RATE
Proposed Sr. Project Managers for the City of Lomita .....................................................$120 Estimated Annual Reimbursable Expenses (Approved Mileage) - $2, 000 Billing Rates for Other Positions
Engineering
Entry Level Engineer $ 70
Assistant Engineer $ 75
Associate Engineer $ 80
Staff Engineer $ 85
Project Engineer $ 90
Project Management
Associate Project Manager $ 100
Project Manager $ 110
Sr. Project Manager I $ 120
Sr. Project Manager II $ 130
Sr. Project Manager 111 $ 140
Engineering Analyst
Engineering Analyst I $ 65
Engineering Analyst II $ 75
Engineering Analyst 111 $ 80
Engineering Technician
Engineering Technician 1 $ 65
Engineering Technician II $ 70
Engineering Technician III $ 80
Sr. Engineering Technician $ 90
CAD
CAD Technician $ 65
Sr. CAD Technician $ 80
CAD Designer $ 95
Sr. CAD Designer $ 120
Specialist Engineer
Specialist Engineer! $ 145
Specialist Engineer II $ 155
Specialist Engineer III $ 165
Standard Billing Rates subject to change on January 1'' of each year 23185 La Cadena Or.
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