1 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR
GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES FOR
SUNNYMEAD MDP LINE B-16A
PROJECT NO. 804 0015
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his Agreement (hereinafter, this “Agreement”) is made and entered into this _____ day of _____________ 202__ (“Effective Date”), by and between the City of Moreno Valley, a municipal corporation in the County of Riverside, State of California, hereinafter referred to as the “City,” and LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc., a California corporation, hereinafter referred to as “Consultant.”
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City has determined it is in the public interest to proceed with the professional work hereinafter described as "Project"; and WHEREAS, the City has determined the Project involve the performance of professional and technical services of a temporary nature as more specifically described in Exhibit “A” (City’s Request for Proposal) and Exhibit “B” (Consultant’s Proposal) hereto; and WHEREAS, the City does not have available employees to perform the services for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City has requested the Consultant to perform such services for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Consultant is professionally qualified in California to perform the professional and technical services required for the Project, and hereby represents that it desires to and is professionally and legally capable of performing the services called for by this Agreement;
THEREFORE, the City and the Consultant, for the consideration hereinafter described, mutually agree as follows:
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES
GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES
PROJECT NO. 804 0015
2 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
1. The Project is described as Sunnymead MDP Line B-16A. Project No. 804 0015.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
2. The Consultant's scope of service is described on Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. In the event of a conflict, the City's Request for Proposal shall take precedence over the Consultant's Proposal.
3. The City's responsibility is described on Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
PAYMENT TERMS
4. The City agrees to pay the Consultant and the Consultant agrees to receive a "Not- to-Exceed" fee of $219,182.50 in accordance with the payment terms provided on Exhibit "D" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
TIME FOR PERFORMANCE
5. The Consultant shall commence services upon receipt of written direction to proceed from the City.
6. The Consultant shall perform the work described on Exhibit "A" in accordance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated by this reference.
7. This Agreement shall be effective from effective date and shall continue in full force and effect date through June 30, 2026, subject to any earlier termination in accordance with this Agreement. The services of Consultant shall be completed in a sequence assuring expeditious completion, but in any event, all such services shall be completed prior to expiration of this Agreement.
8. (a) The Consultant agrees that the personnel, including the principal Project Manager, and all subconsultants assigned to the Project by the Consultant, shall be subject to
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(b) No change in subconsultants or key personnel shall be made by the Consultant without written prior approval of the City.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
9. It is understood and agreed that the Consultant is, and at all times shall be, an independent consultant and nothing contained herein shall be construed as making the Consultant or any individual whose compensation for services is paid by the Consultant, an agent or employee of the City, or authorizing the Consultant to create or assume any obligation or liability for or on behalf of the City.
10. The Consultant may also retain or subcontract for the services of other necessary consultants with the prior written approval of the City. Payment for such services shall be the responsibility of the Consultant. Any and all subconsultants employed by t he Consultant shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, except that the City shall have no obligation to pay any subconsultant for services rendered on the Project.
11. The Consultant and the City agree to use reasonable care and diligence to perform their respective services under this Agreement.
12. The Consultant shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws in the performance of work under this Agreement.
13. To the extent required by controlling federal, state and local law, Consultant shall not employ discriminatory practices in the provision of services, employment of personnel, or in any other respect on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era. Subject to the foregoing and during the performance of this Agreement, Consultant agrees as follows:
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4 (a) Consultant will comply with all applicable laws and regulations providing that no person shall, on the grounds of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual ori entation, ethnicity, status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity made possible by or resulting from this Agreement. (b) Consultant will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era. Consultant shall ensure that applicants are employed, and the employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ances try, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era. Such requirement shall apply to Consultant’s employment practices including, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Consultant agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provision of this nondiscrimination clause.
(c) Consultant will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees plac ed by or on behalf of Consultant in pursuit hereof, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era.
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5 (d) If Consultant should subcontract all or any portion of the services to be performed under this Agreement, Consultant shall cause each subconsultant to also comply with the requirements of this Section 13.
14. To the furthest extent allowed by law (including California Civil Code section 2782.8 if applicable), Consultant shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend the City, the Moreno Valley Community Services District (“CSD”), the Moreno Valley Housing Authority (“Housing Authority”), and each of their officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers from any and all loss, liability, fines, penalties, forfeitures, costs and damages (whether in contract, tort or strict liability, including but not limited to personal injury, death at any time and property damage), and from any and all claims, demands and actions in law or equity (including reasonable attorney's fees and litigation expenses) that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of Consultant, its principals, officers, employees, agents or volunteers in the performance of this Agreement.
If Consultant should subcontract all or any portion of the services to be performed under this Agreement, Consultant shall require each subconsultant to indemnify, hold harmless and defend City, CSD, Housing Authority and each of their officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers in accordance with the terms of the preceding paragraph.
CalPERS Indemnity. To the fullest extent permitted by law, in addition to obligations set forth in this section, in the event that any person providing services under this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or CalPERS to be eligible for enrollment in CalPERS as an employee of the City, to the fullest extent of the law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for any costs and expenses incurred by City, including without limitation, payment that City is required as a result to make to CalPERS, whether in the form of employee and/or employer contributions, taxes, or any similar obligations, as well as for
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6 the payment of any penalties and interest.
CalPERS Participation. As set forth in this Agreement and in the Request for Qualifications, City has an obligation to treat all persons working for or under the direction of CONSULTANT as an independent Consultant of City and agents and employees of CONSULTANT, and not as agents or employees of City. CONSULTANT and City acknowledge and agree that City participates in a defined benefit plan (“CalPERS”), and that it is possible that CalPERS may find that persons providing services pursuant to this Agreement are employees of City and should be registered with the CalPERS as employees of City.
CalPERS Retiree Disclosure . CONSULTANT hereby expressly agrees to clearly and conspicuously disclose to City in writing any and all persons working for CONSULTANT who are retirees under the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) whom receives a monthly CalPERS retirement allowance, and whom are, subject to City approval, assigned by CONSULTANT to provide services to City under the Agreement, prior to such person performing any services hereunder. Nothing herein shall be deemed or interpret ed to limit a CalPERS retiree’s obligations under applicable law, rules or regulations.
Joint Cooperation. In the event that CalPERS initiates an inquiry that includes examination of whether individuals providing services under this Agreement to City are City’s employees, CONSULTANT shall within five days and share all communications and documents from CalPERS that it may legally share. In the event that either CONSULTANT or City files an appeal or court challenge, CONSULTANT and City each agree to cooperate with each other in responding to the inquiry and any subsequent administrative appeal or court challenge of an adverse determination.
This section shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement.
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7 15. Insurance.
(a) Throughout the life of this Agreement, Consultant shall pay for and maintain in full force and effect all insurance as required in Exhibit E or as may be authorized in writing by the City Manager or his/her designee at any time and in his/her sole discretion. (b) If at any time during the life of the Agreement or any extension, Consultant or any of its subconsultant fail to maintain any required insurance in full force and effect, all services and work under this Agreement shall be discontinued immediately, and all payments due or that become due to Consultant shall be withheld until notice is received by City that the required insurance has been restored to full force and effect and that the premiums therefore have been paid for a period satisfactory to C ity. Any failure to maintain the required insurance shall be sufficient cause for City to terminate this Agreement. No action taken by City pursuant to this section shall in any way relieve Consultant of its responsibilities under this Agreement.
The phrase “fail to maintain any required insurance” shall include, without limitation, notification received by C ity that an insurer has commenced proceedings, or has had proceedings commenced against it, indicating that the insurer is insolvent. (c) The fact that insurance is obtained by Consultant shall not be deemed to release or diminish the liability of Consultant , including, without limitation, liability under the indemnity provisions of this Agreement. The duty to indemnify City shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by Consultant . Approval or purchase of any insurance contracts or policies shall in no way relieve from liability nor limit the liability of Consultant, its principals, officers, agents, employees, persons under the supervision of Consultant, vendors, suppliers, invitees, consultants, sub- consultants, subconsultants or anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them.
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8 (d) Upon request of C ity, Consultant shall immediately furnish C ity with a complete copy of any insurance policy required under this Agreement, including all endorsements, with said copy certified by the underwriter to be a true and correct copy of the original policy. This requirement shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement. (e) If Consultant should subcontract all or any portion of the services to be performed under this Agreement, Consultant shall require each subconsultant to provide insurance protection in favor of C ity and each of its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers in accordance with the terms of this section, except that any required certificates and applicable endorsements shall be on file with Consultant and City prior to the commencement of any services by the subconsultant.
16. The waiver by either party of a breach by the other of any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a continuing waiver or a waiver of any subsequent breach of either the same or a different provision of this Agreement. No provisions of this Agreement may be waived unless in writing and signed by all parties to this Agreement. Waiver of any one provision herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other provision herein.
17. Consultant and subconsultants shall pay prevailing wage rates when required by the Labor Laws of the State of California.
18. (a) The Consultant shall deliver to the Public Works Director/City Engineer of the City or his designated representative, fully completed and detailed project-related documents which shall become the property of the City. The Consultant may retain, for its files, copies of any and all material, including drawings, documents, and specifications, produced by the Consultant in performance of this Agreement.
(b) The Consultant shall be entitled to copies of all furnished materials for his files and his subconsultants, if any.
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9 (c) The City agrees to hold the Consultant free and harmless from any claim arising from any unauthorized use of computations, maps, and other documents prepared or provided by the Consultant under this Agreement, if used by the City on other work without the permission of the Consultant. Consultant acknowledges that Consultant work product produced under this agreement may be public record under State law.
19. (a) This Agreement shall terminate without any liability of C ity to Consultant upon the earlier of: (i) Consultant’s filing for protection under the federal bankruptcy laws, or any bankruptcy petition or petition for receiver commenced by a third party against C onsultant; (ii) 10 calendar days prior written notice with or without cause by City to Consultant; (iii) City’s non- appropriation of funds sufficient to meet its obligations hereunder during any C ity fiscal year of this Agreement, or insufficient funding for the Project; or (iv) expiration of this Agreement. The written notice shall specify the date of termination. Upon receipt of such notice, the Consultant may continue services on the project through the date of termination, provided that no service(s) shall be commenced or continued after receipt of the notice, which is not intended to protect the interest of t he City. The City shall pay the Consultant within thirty (30) days after the date of termination for all non-objected to services performed by the Consultant in accordance herewith through the date of termination. Consultant shall not be paid for any work or services performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided. (b) In the event of termination due to failure of C onsultant to satisfactorily perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, City may withhold an amount that would otherwise be payable as an offset to, but not in excess of, C ity’s damages caused by such failure. In no event shall any payment by C ity pursuant to this Agreement constitute a waiver by C ity of any breach of this Agreement which may then exist on the part of Consultant, nor shall such payment impair or prejudice any remedy available to City with respect to the breach .
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10 (c) Upon any breach of this Agreement by Consultant, City may (i) exercise any right, remedy (in contract, law or equity), or privilege which may be available to it under applicable laws of the State of California or any other applicable law; (ii) proceed by appropriate court action to enforce the terms of the A greement; and/or (iii) recover all direct, indirect, consequential, economic and incidental damages for the breach of the Agreement. If it is determined that City improperly terminated this Agreement for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience
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(d) Consultant shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of Consultant and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of C ity in its contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. C onsultant shall notify City in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, and shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to Administrator of the cessation of such occurrence.
20. This Agreement is binding upon the City and the Consultant and their successors and assigns. Except as otherwise provided herein, neither the City nor the Consultant shall assign, sublet, or transfer its interest in this Agreement or any part thereof wi thout the prior written consent of the other.
21. A City representative shall be designated by the City and a Consultant representative shall be designated by the Consultant. The City representative and the Consultant representative shall be the primary contact person for each party regarding performance of this Agreement. The City representative shall cooperate with the Consultant, and the Consultant's representative shall cooperate with the City in all matters regarding this
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11 Agreement and in such a manner as will result in the performance of the services in a timely and expeditious fashion.
22. This Agreement represents the entire and integrated Agreement between the City and the Consultant, and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or Agreements, either written or oral. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a subseque nt written Agreement signed by both parties.
23. Where the payment terms provide for compensation on a time and materials basis, the Consultant shall maintain adequate records to permit inspection and audit of the Consultant's time and materials charges under this Agreement. The Consultant shall make such records available to the City at the Consultant's office during normal business hours upon reasonable notice. Nothing herein shall convert such records into public records. Except as may be otherwise required by law, such records will be available only to the City. Such records shall be maintained by the Consultant for three (3) years following completion of the services under this Agreement.
24. The City and the Consultant agree, that to the extent permitted by law, until final approval by the City, all data shall be treated as confidential and will not be released to third parties without the prior written consent of both parties.
25. (a) Consultant shall comply, and require its sub consultants to comply, with all applicable (i) professional canons and requirements governing avoidance of impermissible client conflicts; and (ii) federal, state and local conflict of interest laws and regulations including, without limitation, California Government Code Section 1090 et. seq., the California Political Reform Act (California Government Code Sec tion 87100 et. seq.) and the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission concerning disclosure and disqualification (2 California Code of Regulations Section 18700 et. seq.). At any time, upon written request of City, Consultant shall
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12 provide a written opinion of its legal counsel and that of any sub consultant that, after a due diligent inquiry, Consultant and the respective sub consultant(s) are in full compliance with all laws and regulations. Consultant shall take, and require its subconsultants to take, reasonable steps to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest. Upon discovery of any facts giving rise to the appearance of a conflict of interest, Consultant shall immediately notify City of these facts in writing.
(b) In performing the work or services to be provided hereunder, Consultant shall not employ or retain the services of any person while such person either is employed by City or is a member of any C ity council, commission, board, committee, or similar C ity body.
This requirement may be waived in writing by the City Manager, if no actual or potential conflict is involved.
(c) Consultant represents and warrants that it has not paid or agreed to pay any compensation, contingent or otherwise, direct or indirect, to solicit or procure this Agreement or any rights/benefits hereunder.
(d) Neither Consultant, nor any of Consultant’s subconsultants performing any services on this Project, shall bid for, assist anyone in the preparation of a bid for, or perform any services pursuant to, any other contract in connection with this Project unless fully disclosed to and approved by the City Manager, in ad vance and in writing. Consultant and any of its subconsultants shall have no interest, direct or indirect, in any other contract with a third party in connection with this Project unless such interest is in accordance with all applicable law and fully disclosed to and approved by the City Manager, in advance and in writing. Notwithstanding any approval given by the City Manager under this provision, Consultant shall remain responsible for complying with Section 25(a), above.
(e) If Consultant should subcontract all or any portion of the work to be
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13 performed or services to be provided under this Agreement, Consultant shall include the provisions of this Section 25 in each subcontract and require its subconsultants to comply therewith.
(f) This Section 25 shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement.
26. All Plans, drawings, Specifications, reports, logs, and other documents prepared by the Consultant in its performance under this Agreement shall, upon completion of the project, be delivered to and be the property of the City, provided that the Consultant shall be entitled, at its own expense, to make copies thereof for its own use.
27. The laws of the State of California shall govern the rights, obligations, duties, and liabilities of the parties to this Agreement, and shall also govern the interpretation of this Agreement. Venue shall be vested in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Riverside.
28. Consultant expressly waives any and all rights and benefits conferred upon it by the provisions of Section 1542 of the California Civil Code which reads as follows:
“A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.” _____
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This waiver shall be effective as a bar to any and all actions, fees, damages, losses, claims, liabilities and demands of whatsoever character, nature and kind that are known or unknown, or suspected or unsuspected, including, without limitation, claims of entitlements under the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) that are only afforded to
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14 employees and not independent contractors. Consultant further represents and warrants that it understands this waiver and that if it does not understand this waiver, it shall seek the advice of a qualified attorney before executing this Agreement.
Consultant hereby expressly agrees to clearly and conspicuously disclose to City in writing any and all persons working for Consultant who are retirees under the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) whom receives a monthly CalPERS retir ement allowance, which may provide services to City under the Agreement, prior to such person performing any services thereunder. Nothing herein shall be deemed or interpreted to limited a CalPERS retiree’s obligations under applicable law, rules or regulations.
29. The Consultant shall comply with the supplementary Federal provisions described on Exhibit F (Supplemental General Conditions) attached hereto and incorporated by this reference.
30. Authority To Execute. The representative executing this Agreement on behalf of each party hereby represents and warrants that he or she has full power and authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of such party and that all approvals and other actions necessary in connection with the effective execution by him or her have been obtained and are in full force and effect as of his or her execution hereof.
SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS
IN WITNESS HEREOF, the parties have each caused their authorized representative to execute this Agreement.
City of Moreno Valley LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc.
BY: BY:
Mike Lee, City Manager
Name:
Date TITLE:
(President or Vice President)
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BY:
Name:
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(Corporate Secretary)
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Enclosures: Exhibit “A” – City Scope of Services
Exhibit “B” – Consultant Proposal
Exhibit “C” – City Services
Exhibit “D” – Terms of Payment
Exhibit “E” – Insurance Requirements
Exhibit “F” – Supplementary General Conditions
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
2024-012
PROFESSIONAL GEOTECHNICAL, MATERIAL TESTING AND
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES (CITY PROJECT NOS. 801 0101, 801 0110, 804 0015)
City of Moreno Valley
14177 Frederick Street
Moreno Valley, CA 92552
RELEASE DATE: April 9, 2024
DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: April 18, 2024
RESPONSE DEADLINE: April 30, 2024, 2:00 pm
RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:
Request For Proposal #2024-012
Title: Professional Geotechnical, Material Testing and Construction Inspection Services (City Project Nos. 801 0101, 801 0110, 804 0015)
2 https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/morenovalley
City of Moreno Valley
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Professional Geotechnical, Material Testing and Construction Inspection Services (City Project Nos. 801 0101, 801 0110, 804 0015)
1. NOTICE TO BIDDERS ...................................................................................
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...............................................................................
3. EVALUATION AND RANKING OF PROPOSALS .............................................
4. GENERAL INFORMATION ...........................................................................
5. SCOPE OF SERVICES ...................................................................................
6. PROPOSAL CONTENT .................................................................................
7. LABOR LAWS, PREVAILING WAGES ............................................................
8. PROSPECTIVE BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS .....................................................
9. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS .....................................................................
10. AWARD ......................................................................................................
11. SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS .............................................................
Attachments:
A - Non-Collusion Declaration
B - CWA Letter of Assent
C - Sample Consultant Agreement 801 0101, 801 0110, 804 0015 D - 801 0101 Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Program FY 2023-24 Construction Drawings
E - 801 0110 Pavement Rehabilitation For Various Local Streets CDBG FY 23-24 Construction Drawings
F - 804 0015 Sunnymead MDP Line B-16A Construction Drawings
Request For Proposal #2024-012
Title: Professional Geotechnical, Material Testing and Construction Inspection Services (City Project Nos. 801 0101, 801 0110, 804 0015)
4 1. NOTICE TO BIDDERS
1.1. Summary
The City of Moreno Valley desires to select one firm through this RFP process to perform professional geotechnical, material testing and construction inspection services for three (3) construction projects:
Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Program FY 23/24 (Project No. 801 0101), Pavement Rehabilitation for Various Streets (CDBG FY 23/24) (Project No. 801 0110) and Sunnymead MDP Line B-16A (Project No. 804 0015). The Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project provides pavement rehabilitation and preservation for approximately 135 local and arterial streets. The Pavement Rehabilitation for Various Streets (CDBG FY 23/24) consists of the construction of approximately 1,400 linear feet of 24" RCP mainline storm drain connecting to an existing storm drain line on Day Street, construction of a new asphalt road on Brill Road and street improvements for fifteen (15) local streets. The Sunnymead MDP Line B -16A Project consists of the construction of approximately 2,500 linear feet of a 24" RCP mainline storm drain connecting to an existing storm drain line on Kitching Street, termination on Kalmia Avenue and the construction of a new asphalt road on Kitching Street. The selected Consultant will be required to have personnel available for assignments to these projects wh o have successfully provided professional services as it relates to all activities of public works construction. The selected Consultant shall provide geotechnical, material testing and inspection services with personnel trained and experienced in geotechnical and construction inspection work for the construction of public works improvements and particularly the types of construction required for these projects.
You are hereby invited to submit a proposal for providing professional consultant geotechnical, material testing and construction inspection services including, but not limited to: Contract Documents review, performing compaction testing on subgrade, pipe bedding, trench backfill, pavement restoration related to storm drain installation, production testing of slurry seal, HMA/ARHM and PCC and preparing daily field reports.
1.2. Background
Moreno Valley was incorporated in 1984 as a General Law City, merging the communities of Moreno, Sunnymead, and Edgemont. The City operates under a Council -Manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of an elected Mayor and four Council Mem bers elected by district. The City has a committed customer-service oriented workforce comprised of more than 450 employees who provide a wide-range of municipal services including Public Works, Economic Development, Community Development, Parks and Community Services, Financial and Management Services and Library services. The City contracts with Riverside County for Police and Fire services.
1.3. Timeline
Due Dates and RFP-Contract Award Schedule
The Request for Proposal (RFP) release, proposal review and consultant selection processes that leads to the award of a contract for the requested services are anticipated to be completed per the following schedule:
RFP Release Date April 9, 2024
Questions & Answer Deadline April 18, 2024, 2:00pm
Request For Proposal #2024-012
Title: Professional Geotechnical, Material Testing and Construction Inspection Services (City Project Nos. 801 0101, 801 0110, 804 0015)
5 Proposal Due Date April 30, 2024, 2:00pm
Request For Proposal #2024-012
Title: Professional Geotechnical, Material Testing and Construction Inspection Services (City Project Nos. 801 0101, 801 0110, 804 0015)
6 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1. GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS
Geotechnical, materials testing and construction inspection services are required for three (3) Capital Improvement Projects: Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Program FY 2023/24, Pavement Rehabilitation for Various Local Streets (CDBG FY 23-24) and Sunnymead MDP Line B-16A. The consultant shall provide One (1) Street (Deputy) Inspector who, under the general direction of the City Senior Inspector, shall perform general inspection services as staff extension for the project during construction. The General Project Descriptions for each Project are as follows:
Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Program FY 2023/24 (Project 801 0101) This project provides pavement rehabilitation and preservation for approximately 135 local and arterial streets. Pavement rehabilitation and preservation includes but is not limited to: cold milling and removal of existing asphalt concrete (AC) pavement surface, construction of new AC or ARHM pavement surface, crack sealing, slurry sealing, installation of striping and signing.
Pavement Rehabilitation for Various Local Streets CDBG FY 23-24 (Project 801 0110) This project consists of the construction of approximately 1,400 linear feet of 24” RCP mainline storm drain connecting in Brill Road and Day Street to an existing storm drain line in Day Street to prevent ponding on Brill Road. The storm drain system shall consist of, but is not limited to: the construction of 24” RCP laterals, catch basins, junction structures and manholes. This project shall also consist of the construction of approximately 12,000 sf of a new asphalt concrete road along Brill Road to p revent erosion. The street improvements along Brill Road will consist of, but are not limited to: earthwork grading, subgrade preparation, installation of crushed aggregate base (CAB), installation of new asphalt concrete (AC) paving and construction of a concrete cross gutter. This project also consists of the reconstruction of street improvements for fifteen (15) local streets that include crack sealing, pavement surface removal and resurfacing, slurry sealing, striping and signing.
Sunnymead MDP Line B-16A (Project 804 0015)
This project consists of construction of approximately 2,500 linear feet of a 24” RCP mainline storm drain connecting to an existing storm drain line on Kitching Street and terminating on Kalmia Avenue. The storm drain system shall consist of, but is not limited to: the construction of 18” to 24” RCP laterals, catch basins, drop inlets, junction structures, transition structures, manholes and bulkheads. The project will also include minor street improvements along Kitching Street to prevent erosion and th e conveyance of sediment down street during storm events. Street Improvements will consist of, but are not limited to:
installation of new asphalt concrete (AC) paving over crushed aggregate base (CAB) along Kitching Street between approximately 400 feet south of Overlook Court to Kalmia Avenue, installation of an AC Dike adjacent to the new AC Road along Kitching Street, replacement of existing gravel with CAB on the east side of Kitching Street and installation of new AC driveway approaches on the eastside of Kitching Street.
Request For Proposal #2024-012
Title: Professional Geotechnical, Material Testing and Construction Inspection Services (City Project Nos. 801 0101, 801 0110, 804 0015)
7 3. EVALUATION AND RANKING OF PROPOSALS
In accordance with the Chapter 3.12 PURCHASING City Municipal Code’s objective of selecting the most qualified consultant for providing the requested services, a Review Board which is composed of appropriate staff representatives and/or qualified outside representatives, will review the proposals received and select the most qualified firms. Review Board shall rank the prospective bidder's based upon the following criteria:
No. Evaluation Criteria Scoring Method Weight (Points)
1. The Firm's General Experience and
Qualification Information
Information about the company (and all sub-
Consultants) including professional licenses
held; ability to furnish required insurance and
meet stipulations of the City’s “boiler plate”
agreement; details about comparable projects
completed by the firm, as well as local
experience; and its ability to provide the
required services in an efficient and
expeditious manner.
Points Based 20
(20% of Total)
2. Experience of Key Personnel
Background on key personnel (including all
sub-consultants), credentials and certifications,
qualifications, abilities, familiarity with state
and federal procedures, familiarity with
applicable standards and specifications, local
experience on comparable projects and length
of service with the firm, reference information
preferably with municipal agencies, and proven
track record and depth of understanding/
knowledge of the required services.
Points Based 60
(60% of Total)
3. Understanding of Requested Service/Plans to
Deliver Services
Understanding of the requested services and
tasks, discussion of major issues identified on
the project and how the Consultant team plans
to address them; the methods and procedures
to be used for providing the services; the
management approach and organization
necessary to complete the services; and
outline quality control measures to ensures
delivery of a quality product on time, within
budget that provides a cost efficient, timely
and predictable execution of work.
Points Based 20
(20% of Total)
Request For Proposal #2024-012
Title: Professional Geotechnical, Material Testing and Construction Inspection Services (City Project Nos. 801 0101, 801 0110, 804 0015)
8 4. GENERAL INFORMATION
Proposals must be submitted electronically via the City of Moreno Valley e -Procurement System, OpenGov, before the Due Date and Time as shown on Section 1.3 of this RFP, at:
https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/morenovalley
The proposer shall provide a separate file for technical proposal and a separate file for cost proposal. (Note: Cost proposals will not be opened during the review and rating of the technical proposals. Once the consultant ranking is made and top-ranked consultant is identified, only the cost proposal of the top- ranked consultant will be opened for review and contract negotiation purposes.) Unless otherwise specified, proposals submitted by any other method such as hard copy, fax, or e -mail will be disqualified.
Proposals may be withdrawn on the OpenGov vendor portal prior to the scheduled submittal time and date for receipt of proposals.
Prospective bidder's are encouraged to not wait until deadline to submit proposals, as system -related questions may arise.
All questions, technical, commercial, or contractual in nature shall be directed to the Questions & Answers Section on the e- Procurement System, OpenGov. No phone calls will be allowed. Contact of the City of Moreno Valley personnel directly regarding this RFP is prohibited and may be grounds for elimination from the selection process. All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted through OpenGov no later than the Questions & Answers Deadline as shown on Section 1.3 of this RFP.
Bidders experiencing any technical difficulties with the bid submission process may contact OpenGov at (650) 336- 7167 or utilize the chat bubble in the system. Neither the City, nor OpenGov, makes any guarantee as to the timely availability of assistance, or assurance that any given problem will be resolved by the bid submission deadline.
Right to Reject Proposals: City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any non-material irregularities or informalities in any proposal, and to accept or reject any item or combination of items.
Execution of Agreement: If a prospective bidder is not able to execute an agreement within 10 days after being notified of selection, City reserves the right to select the next most qualified bidder or call for new proposals, whichever City deems most appropriate. (Sample template of agreement is attached).
Incorporation of RFP/Proposal : This RFP and the firm’s response, including all promises, warranties, commitments, and representations made in the successful proposal will become binding contractual obligations and will be incorporated by reference in any agreement between City and prospective bidder.
Authorized Signatories:
Company personnel signing the cover letter of the proposal, or any other related forms submitted must be authorized signers with the requisite authority to represent their firm and to enter into binding contracts.
Validity of Proposals:
Proposed services and related pricing contained in the proposal must be valid for a period of 60 Days after the due date.
Request For Proposal #2024-012
Title: Professional Geotechnical, Material Testing and Construction Inspection Services (City Project Nos. 801 0101, 801 0110, 804 0015)
9 5. SCOPE OF SERVICES
5.1. Scope of Services
The City seeks the submission of proposals to provide Geotechnical, Material Testing and Construction Inspection Services for the Citywide pavement Rehabilitation Program FY 2023/24 (Project No. 801 0101), Pavement Rehabilitation for Various Local Streets CDBG FY 23-24 (Project No. 801 0110) and Sunnymead MDP Line B-16A (Project No. 804 0015) for the Capital Projects Division. The consultant shall provide One (1) Street (Deputy) Inspector who, under the general direction of the City Senior Inspector, shall perform general inspection services as staff extension for the project during construction. The selected Consultant will be required to have personnel available for assignment to this project who have successfully provided professional services as it relates to all activities of public works construction. The selected Consultant shall provide geotechnical, material testing and construction inspection services with personnel trained and experienced in geotechnical work for the construction of public works improvements and particularly the types of construction required for this project. The minimum field personnel experience required includes ten (10) years of construction geotechnical work of increasingly complex public works projects. The selected Consultant firm must also must have an in-house test lab and provide all equipment and supplies necessary to perform the geotechnical services for the construction of the improvements and support services necessary to complete the scope of work. It is expected that the selected Consultant to fulfill this contract will be able to provide qualified geotechnical personnel on an on-demand basis with 24-hour notice for construction material testing and geotechnical work for the duration of the construction project, a nd as needed for earthwork quantity determination services, preconstruction activities, and as necessary to close out the project.
In general, the proposed Consultant geotechnical service personnel shall have the necessary training, knowledge, and experience related to the standards of practice for construction work for the specific type of construction to be performed for this projec t. Additionally, the Consultant geotechnical service personnel must be familiar with the safe practices required when working around all types of construction equipment that will be utilized on this project, including equipment for roadway construction and grading and trench excavation. The Consultant geotechnical technician shall be familiar with the industry standards of practice for the execution of quality public works construction projects and shall be able to understand and interpret public works construction plans and specifications; the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook); Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications; City codes, ordinances and standards; EMWD standards; RCFC & WCD standards; SCE standards, MVU standards , Verizon standards, TWC standards, Sunesys standards, and California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Construction Safety Orders. The Consultant geotechnical technician shall be able to interact professionally with contractors, engineers, inspectors, property owners, business owners, and the public at large; coordinate with other City personnel and consultants; promote quality customer service and a professional image of the City; and respond promptly and courteously to requests. The Consultant geotechnical technician and other personnel shall be able to follow verbal and written instructions, communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
The Consultant geotechnical technicians must be under the responsible charge of a person registered by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
Request For Proposal #2024-012
Title: Professional Geotechnical, Material Testing and Construction Inspection Services (City Project Nos. 801 0101, 801 0110, 804 0015)
10 The Consultant shall provide public works construction material testing and geotechnical services for this project to generally include, but not be limited to, the following:
The scope of work for this RFP includes all reasonable and customary geotechnical observations, material submittal reviews/approval, and testing items of work necessary and prudent per the construction scope of work identified in the project plans and specifications . The construction project Bid Schedule and the Project Specific Scope of Work may be located by referencing the Contract Documents. The required services involved in this project include, but are not limited to:
Office Activities:
A. Review and thoroughly understand all contract documents, including construction drawings and specifications.
B. Participate in pre-construction meetings, field meetings, construction progress meetings, equal opportunity meetings, final walk-through meetings, as-built plan completion meetings, meetings with public utility agencies and other government agency representatives and other administrative meetings as necessary.
C. Consultant Project Manager must communicate/coordinate with City Project Manager determine the remaining project budget vs. remaining project work on a monthly basis.
D. Team up and assist the project inspector as directed and plan ahead for upcoming field activities.
E. Measure and report on Contractor’s quantities of extra work when requested by City.
F. Assist in the negotiation of change orders as requested by City.
G. Provide labor compliance reports and certified payroll of the Consultant’s field work.
Field Activities:
A. Coordinate with the Contractor, City personnel, various utility company and agency personnel, and other consultants on the job site as needed.
B. Geotechnical technician must team up and assist the project inspector as directed to maintain effective field control over the Contractor’s activities and jointly plan ahead for upcoming field activities.
C. Coordinate ongoing construction geotechnical testing and observation as required, including reviewing and monitoring the Contractor’s requests for re-testing.
D. Perform testing on pipe bedding, trench back fill, pavement restoration related to storm drain installation.
E. Perform testing on subgrade relates to sidewalk, curb and gutter, and driveway reconstruction.
Request For Proposal #2024-012
Title: Professional Geotechnical, Material Testing and Construction Inspection Services (City Project Nos. 801 0101, 801 0110, 804 0015)
11 F. Pre-production testing of Slurry Seal- Testing of slurry seal mix design which is to be reviewed by a registered Civil Engineer or Geotechnical Engineer; mix design conformance testing on the aggregate, emulsion, and accelerator/retardant to be used; testing the emulsion to determine particle charge, distillation, percent residue, and viscosity SSF; testing the aggregate to determine the washed gradation; determining sand equivalents; and obtain field samples for extraction tests, consistency tests, and wet track abrasion tests to confirm mix design compliance.
G. Production Testing of Slurry Seal – Sample and test materials twice weekly for percent emulsion, percent residual asphalt, consistency, and wet track abrasion, with testing scheduled within 24- hours of the Inspector's request for tests. Documentation of the test results shall be made available immediately in the field, followed by faxed/emailed reports within 48-hours to the City and the Contractor with a more formal file document to follow. Construction observation and testing of aggregate base and subgrade materials – observe the scarification and re-compaction processes of the subgrade materials, observe the placement process of the aggregate base, and perform material and compaction testing for compliance with the project specifications.
H. Testing of HMA/ ARHM and Placement Observation – Review mix design, observe and perform testing for construction activities including but not limited to subgrade preparation and recompaction of soft areas, placement of aggregate base, and placement of asphalt hot mix base course and re-compaction, and ARHM surfacing or final HMA cap paving and compaction.
I. Testing of PCC – Review mix design and perform testing on PCC materials to be used concrete structures.
J. Keep daily field notes and take photographs of the field work. A daily (when on-site) report identifying work done by the geotechnical technician shall be submitted to the Project Inspector by the next business day for review and filing. Prepare and maintain a comprehensive project records file at the project site for project team’s ready reference.
K. During the course of field work, if the Consultant geotechnical services personnel observe an unsafe situation, he/she shall immediately advise the Contractor’s nearest available personnel and notify the City’s Inspector and the Engineer.
Street/construction inspection tasks include, but not limited to: review removal limits with contractor prior to saw-cutting and removals; inspect the reconstruction curbs, gutters, ramps, medians, and sidewalks for compliance with plans, specifications and ADA requirements; continuously observe and inspect contractor’s removals and slurry seal/HMA/ARHM placement operations; monitor the traffic control and safety measures and request for corrections as needed; monitor and provide supporting documentation on the personnel and equipment used and that for any extra work performed by the contractor; keep daily diaries (logs); and take pictures of the project as needed; prepare and issue correction notices to the contractor and follow up with the notices; respond to public inquiries regarding construction activities; and perform related duties as required. The Street Inspector is to field review Request For Proposal #2024-012
Title: Professional Geotechnical, Material Testing and Construction Inspection Services (City Project Nos. 801 0101, 801 0110, 804 0015)
12 and verify quantities submitted by the contractor on each invoice to make sure the quantities/work items are correct and completed/accepted prior to the issuance of payment to the contractor The consultant may be requested to perform additional work as requested and approved by the City (if budget allows) as necessary to complete the projects. Proposers are requested to include an amount of not-to-exceed of $10,000 for "Additional work as requested and approved by the City" item in their cost proposals.
Request For Proposal #2024-012
Title: Professional Geotechnical, Material Testing and Construction Inspection Services (City Project Nos. 801 0101, 801 0110, 804 0015)
13 6. PROPOSAL CONTENT
The Consultant’s Proposal shall be no more than 20 pages, excluding executive summary, resumes, dividers, and certificates. Proposals failing to provide sufficient information and assurances of performance to accurately assess each category of the required services and failing to comply with requirements and conditions of the RFP will not be given further consideration.
6.1. Executive Summary
The Consultant shall include an executive summary with general firm’s information including full legal name and contact information, organizational structure (corporation, LLC, etc.), name(s) and title(s) of the principal owner(s), person(s) authorized to make commitments for your company identified in the corporate resolution, firm history and length of relevant experience, and current number of employees with emphasis on key personnel. The executive summary shall be limited to a maximum of one page.
6.2. Technical Proposal
The Consultant shall include, but not be limited to, the following items in the body of the proposal:
A. Proposer’s approach and understanding of all necessary tasks and steps involved in completing the required services.
B. Responses with sufficient detail to enable City to evaluate your understanding of City’s requirements, the suitability of your services and/or product(s) to meet City’s requirements, the strength of your work plan, previous experience, and current workload.
C. A detailed work plan to reflect the methods and procedures that the proposer intends to use to provide the required services. The scope of services outlined in this RFP is only provided as a guide and does not include all the tasks as required to complete the work.
D. A list of deliverables.
E. Procedures for perform Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) on the services to be provided.
F. Related experience including relevant experience date, name of agency, and Reference name/contact information.
G. A resource allocation matrix (exclude cost information).
6.3. Proposed Staff/Team
A. Information on key personnel who are expected to remain in service until completion of the contract.
B. Information on the back-up personnel in the event of the key personnel not available to provide the contracted services for certain period during the contract duration.
C. Provide resumes of proposed staff/team members.
Request For Proposal #2024-012
Title: Professional Geotechnical, Material Testing and Construction Inspection Services (City Project Nos. 801 0101, 801 0110, 804 0015)
14 6.4. Required Statements
The Consultant’s Proposal shall include the following:
A. A statement that this RFP shall be incorporated in its entirety as a part of the Consultant's Proposal.
B. A statement that this RFP and the Consultant's Proposal will jointly become part of the Agreement for Professional Consultant Services for this project when said Agreement is fully executed by the Consultant and the Mayor or City Manager of Moreno Valley.
C. A statement that the Consultant’s Services to be provided, and fees therefore, will be in accordance with the City's RFP except as otherwise specified in the Consultant's Proposal under the heading "ADDITIONS OR EXCEPTIONS TO THE CITY'S REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL." D. A single and separate section with the heading "ADDITIONS OR EXCEPTIONS TO THE CITY'S REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL" (if needed) containing a complete and detailed description of all of the exceptions to the provisions and conditions of this Request for Proposal upon which the Consultant’s Proposal is contingent and which shall take precedent over this RFP.
E. A statement of qualifications applicable to this project including the names, qualifications and proposed duties of the Consultant’s Staff to be assigned to this project; a listing of recent similar projects completed including the names, titles, addresses and telephone numbers of the appropriate persons whom the City could contact. If one or more of the Consultant’s staff should become unavailable, the Consultant may substitute other staff of at least equal competence only after prior written approval by the City.
F. A resource allocation matrix must be submitted with the Proposal. The resource allocation matrix must list detailed tasks in rows and the appropriate individual (Job Title Only) as well as the number of hours that these individuals will be working on each task listed, will be included in adjacent columns. The resource allocation matrix and the project design schedule are required of both the primary consultant, as well as any sub -consultant. In addition, the applicable construction support services consultant must list the type and number or hours of geotechnical tests being proposed, as well as the type and number of hours of inspection or survey work within the Proposal. Failure to do so will result in the Consultant’s Proposal being deemed incomplete and it will not receive further consideration. The construction support services Consultant is not required to provide a Project Schedule with milestones.
G. A statement of sub-consultant’s (include relief personnel) qualifications applicable to this project including the names, qualifications and proposed duties of the sub -consultant’s staff to be assigned to this project; a listing of recent similar projects completed including the names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of the appropriate persons whom the City could contact.
H. A statement that the Consultant acknowledges and understands that the Consultant will not be allowed to change the sub-consultant without written permission from the City.
I. A statement that all charges for Consultant (construction) services is a “Not-to-Exceed Fee” which must include conservatively estimated reimbursable expenses, as submitted with and made a part of said Consultant's Proposal.
J. A statement that the Consultant will document and provide the results of the work to the satisfaction of the City. This may include preparation of field and final reports, or similar evidence of attainment of the Agreement objectives.
Request For Proposal #2024-012
Title: Professional Geotechnical, Material Testing and Construction Inspection Services (City Project Nos. 801 0101, 801 0110, 804 0015)
15 K. A statement that the Consultant will immediately document and notify the City of any defects or hazardous conditions observed in the vicinity of the project site prior, during, or after the construction work.
L. A copy of the Consultant's hourly rate schedule and a statement that said hourly rate schedule is part of the Consultant's Proposal for use in invoicing for progress payments and for extra work incurred that is not part of this RFP. An itemized cost breakdown for the work described herein must be submitted in a separate file, entitled Cost file, as part of the Consultant’s Proposal submittal. All extra work will require prior approval from the City.
M. A statement that the Consultant will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
N. A statement that all federal laws and regulations shall be adhered to notwithstanding any state or local laws and regulations. In a case of conflict between federal, state or local laws or regulations the strictest shall be adhered to.
O. A statement that the Consultant shall allow all authorized federal, state, county, and City officials access to place of work, books, documents, papers, fiscal, payroll, materials, and other relevant contract records pertinent to this special project. All relevant records shall be retained for at least three years.
P. A statement that the Consultant shall comply with the Davis -Bacon Fair Labor Standards Act (40 USC 276 -a through a -7), and the implementation regulations issued pursuant thereto (29 CFR Section 1, 5), any amendments thereof and the California Labor Code. Pursuant to the said regulations, entitled “Federal Labor Standards Provisions,” Federal Prevailing Wage Decision” and State of California prevailing wage rates, respectively.
Q. A statement that the Consultant shall comply with the Copeland Anti -Kickback Act (18 USC 874) and the Implementation Regulation (29 CFR 3) issued pursuant thereto, and any amendments thereof.
R. A statement that the Consultant offers and agrees to assign to the City all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 USC Sec. 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 [commencing with Section 16700] of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code), arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials pursuant to the public works or the subcontract. This assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the City t enders final payment to the Consultant, without further acknowledgment by the parties.
6.5. Required Forms
A. Attachment A – Non-Collusion Declaration
6.6. Cost Proposal
The proposer shall provide a separate file for technical proposal and a separate file for cost proposal.
A. Cost Proposal that includes all costs associated with services proposed.
B. A rate schedule aligned with titles in the resource allocation matrix in Technical Proposal.
Request For Proposal #2024-012
Title: Professional Geotechnical, Material Testing and Construction Inspection Services (City Project Nos. 801 0101, 801 0110, 804 0015)
16 C. The general Scope of Services outlined herein is only provided as a guide in this Request for Proposal.
D. Itemized tasks and corresponding costs must be identical to the detailed Scope of Services included as part of the Proposer’s Technical Proposal.
Request For Proposal #2024-012
Title: Professional Geotechnical, Material Testing and Construction Inspection Services (City Project Nos. 801 0101, 801 0110, 804 0015)
17 7. LABOR LAWS, PREVAILING WAGES
All work or services performed within the State of California pursuant to this Agreement by Contractor, Contractor’s employees and independent contractors, or Contractor’s subcontractors and its subcontractors’ employees and independent contractors shall b e performed by individuals lawfully permitted to perform such work or services in the State of California and/or the United States of America pursuant to all applicable State and/or Federal labor laws, rules and regulations including, but not limited to, any State or Federal law, rule or regulation prohibiting the employment of undocumented workers or any other person not lawfully permitted to perform said work or services in the State of California or the United States of America.
Contractor represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee, or applicant (“person”) for employment because of race, denial of family and medical care leave, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color; national origin (including language use restrictions), ancestry, physical disability or mental disability (including HIV and Aids), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age or sexual orientation. Unless otherwise permitted under the law, Contractor shall not refuse to hire or employ any such person or refuse to select any such person for a training program leading to employment, or bar or discharge any such person from employment or from a training program leading to employment, or otherwise discriminate against any such person in compensation or in terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.
This contract is subject to prevailing wage law, including but not limited to California Labor Code 1720 et seq. Without limiting the generality of the forgoing, Contractor and all of Contractor’s subcontractors, if any, shall pay each employee engaged in all applicable trades or occupation not less than the prevailing hourly wage rate for work of a similar character in the locality in which the public work is performed, and not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for holiday and overtime work. In accordance with the provisions of Section 1770 of the California Labor Code (“Labor Code”), the Director of Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California has determined the general prevailing rates of wages and employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, travel time, and subsistence pay as provided for in Labor Code Section 1773.8, apprenticeship or other training programs authorized by Labor Code Section 3093 and similar purposes applicable to the work to be do ne. Said wages are available through the California Department of Industrial Relations’ Internet website at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/PWD/index.htm
and are on file at City Hall, as provided in Section
1773.2 of the Labor Code.
Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary, Contractor hereby acknowledges that all contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (“Department”) pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5 in order to be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any public work contract, including this Agreement, that is subject to the payment of prevailing wages. The Project is subject to compliance monitoring and Request For Proposal #2024-012
Title: Professional Geotechnical, Material Testing and Construction Inspection Services (City Project Nos. 801 0101, 801 0110, 804 0015)
18 enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. In accordance with Section 3700 of the Labor Code, Contractor must secure payment of compensation to all Contractor’s employees. Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor is registered with the Department in the manner prescribed by the Department and has paid the requisite application fee, as required by Labor Code Section 1725.5. Moreover, prior to Contractor entering into any contracts with any subcontractor, Contractor shall obtain proof that all such subcontractors have also registered with the Department in accordance with Section 1725.5.
Request For Proposal #2024-012
Title: Professional Geotechnical, Material Testing and Construction Inspection Services (City Project Nos. 801 0101, 801 0110, 804 0015)
19 8. PROSPECTIVE BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS
8.1. Prospective Bidder Qualifications
The intent of this RFP is to evaluate the proposals, determine the prospective bidder's that are in the competitive range, and select proposers that will provide the highest level of professional services for City.
8.2. Minimum Qualifications:
The proposed staff who will be providing Professional Consultant Services shall have the knowledge of:
A. Theories, principles and practices of civil engineering design and construction.
B. Principles and modern techniques and commonly used materials and equipment used in design, construction, and maintenance of various public works projects.
C. Federal, state and local laws, regulations, and court decisions applicable to public works projects.
D. Information technology and computer capabilities to perform daily engineering tasks.
E. Principles and practices of sound business communication, teamwork, and work ethics.
The proposed staff shall also possess the ability to:
A. Prepare, direct preparation of and review complex engineering designs, plans, specifications, and legal contracts.
B. Perform difficult technical research and analyze complex engineering and mathematical problems, evaluating alternatives and recommending or adopting effective courses of action.
C. Plan, organize, manage, and integrate engineering design and construction activities.
D. Design issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop sound and independent judgements and recommendations.
E. Understand, interpret, explain, and apply federal, state, and local policy, law, regulations, and court decisions applicable to public works project implementation.
F. Operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks.
G. Supervise and evaluate the work of professional consultants and construction contractors.
H. Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive correspondence, reports, and other written materials.
I. Organize, set priorities, and exercise sound independent judgement within areas of responsibility.
Request For Proposal #2024-012
Title: Professional Geotechnical, Material Testing and Construction Inspection Services (City Project Nos. 801 0101, 801 0110, 804 0015)
20 J. Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and situations.
K. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City management, staff, contractors, consultants, representatives of other governmental and utility agencies, business and community groups, citizens, the public and others encountered in the course of work.
8.3. Education, Training and Licenses:
The responsible charge person shall be registered by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. The minimum field personnel experience required includes ten (10) years of construction geotechnical work of increasingly complex public works projects..
Request For Proposal #2024-012
Title: Professional Geotechnical, Material Testing and Construction Inspection Services (City Project Nos. 801 0101, 801 0110, 804 0015)
21 9. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
Written responses to the RFP must be prepared as specified in proposal content, as to form, content, and sequence. No changes to responses may be made after the submittal deadline.
The requested proposal shall be uploaded to OPENGOV on or before, but no later than the Date and Time as shown on Section 1.3 of this RFP. Any responses received after this time will not be considered by the City.
The response shall be signed by an officer, or officers, authorized to execute legal documents on behalf of the respondent.
The City reserves the right to waive informalities in any proposal, to reject any or all proposals, to reject one part of a proposal and accept the other, except to the extent that proposals are qualified by specific limitations, and to make awards to the Consultants whose proposal is most beneficial to the needs of the City. Bidders are solely responsible for on time submission of their electronic bid. The City will only consider bids that have been transmitted successfully and have been issued an ebid confirmation number with a time stamp from the Bid Management System indicating that the bid was submitted successfully.
Transmission of bids by any other means will not be accepted. Bidders shall be solely responsible for informing themselves with respect to the proper utilization of the bid management system, for ensuring the capability of their computer system to upload the required documents, and for the stability of their internet service. Failure of the bidders to successfully submit electronic bids shall be at the bidders’ sole risk and no relief will be given for late and/or improperly submitted bids. Bidders experiencing any technical difficulties with the bid submission process may contact OpenGov at (650) 336 -7167 or utilize the chat bubble in the sy stem. Neither the City, nor OpenGov, makes any guarantee as to the timely availability of assistance, or assurance that any given problem will be resolved by the bid submission deadline.
Request For Proposal #2024-012
Title: Professional Geotechnical, Material Testing and Construction Inspection Services (City Project Nos. 801 0101, 801 0110, 804 0015)
22 10. AWARD
A. After conclusion of the Evaluation and Ranking of Proposals processes, a Notification of Intent to Award may be sent to any prospective bidder's selected.
B. Award is contingent upon the successful negotiation of final contract terms and the approval of City. Negotiations shall be confidential and not subject to disclosure to competing prospective bidder's unless an agreement is reached. If contract negotiation s cannot be concluded successfully, City may negotiate a contract with the next best qualified prospective bidder's or withdraw the RFP. In the event City does not approve the recommendation to award, the RFP may be cancelled without any cost or obligation of City.
C. Prices are firm fixed prices during each contract period.
D. Prices shall be negotiated for each mutually exercised optional renewal period.
Request For Proposal #2024-012
Title: Professional Geotechnical, Material Testing and Construction Inspection Services (City Project Nos. 801 0101, 801 0110, 804 0015)
23 11. SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
11.1. Termination
A. If, in the opinion of the City of Moreno Valley, the awarded consultant fails to perform or provide prompt, efficient service, the City must have the right to terminate or cancel the Agreement upon 30-day’s written notice and pay Provider for the value of the actual work satisfactorily performed to the date of termination.
B. The City of Moreno Valley must have the right to terminate or cancel the Agreement upon 30 - day’s written notice without cause and pay Provider for the value of actual work satisfactorily performed to the date of termination.
C. These rights are in addition to any other rights that City may have available.
11.2. Public Employees Retirement Law (CalPERS)
A. CalPERS Indemnity. To the fullest extent permitted by law, in addition to obligations set forth in this section, in the event that any person providing services under this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or CalPERS to be eligible for enrollment in CalPERS as an employee of the City, to the fullest extent of the law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for any costs and expenses incurred by City, including without limitation, payment that City is required as a result to make to CalPERS, whether in the form of employee and/or employer contributions, taxes, or any similar obligations, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest.
B. CalPERS Participation. As set forth in this Agreement and in the Request for Qualifications, City has an obligation to treat all persons working for or under the direction of CONSULTANT as an independent contractor of City and agents and employees of CONSULTANT, and not as agents or employees of City. CONSULTANT and City acknowledge and agree that City participates in a defined benefit plan (“CalPERS”), and that it is possible that CalPERS may find that persons providing services pursuant to this Agreement are employees of City and should be registered with the CalPERS as employees of City.
C. CalPERS Retiree Disclosure. CONSULTANT hereby expressly agrees to clearly and conspicuously disclose to City in writing any and all persons working for CONSULTANT who are retirees under the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) whom receives a monthly CalPERS retirement allowance, and whom are, subject to City approval, assigned by CONSULTANT to provide services to City under the Agreement, prior to such person performing any services hereunder. Nothing herein shall be deemed or interpreted to limit a CalPERS retiree’s obligations under applicable law, rules or regulations.
D. Joint Cooperation. In the event that CalPERS initiates an inquiry that includes examination of whether individuals providing services under this Agreement to City are City’s employees, CONSULTANT shall within five days and share all communications and documents from CalPERS that it may legally share. In the event that either CONSULTANT or City files an appeal or court challenge, CONSULTANT and City each agree to cooperate with each other in responding to the inquiry and any subsequent administrative appeal or court challenge of an adverse determination.
Request For Proposal #2024-012
Title: Professional Geotechnical, Material Testing and Construction Inspection Services (City Project Nos. 801 0101, 801 0110, 804 0015)
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Depending on future funding sources, the Consultant may be assigned to manage certain federal and state-funded projects under FHWA, HUD, FEMA, and/or State Bills (SB). The work and/or services to be provided by the Consultant shall comply with all pertinent local, State, and Federal laws and regulations.
The Consultant, therefore, shall be legally able to perform services for Federal or State funded projects.
A contract DBE goal has not been established for the purpose of this RFP. However, the Consultant is required to submit the Consultant Proposal DBE Commitment (Exhibit 10-O1) as included in this RFP along with the proposal to meet Caltrans Local Assistance DBE commitment requirements. Prior to starting to work on a Federal or State funded project, the Consultant shall submit to the City for approval the Consultant Contract DBE Commitment (Exhibit 10 -O2) with the Contract DBE Goal specifically determined/approved for that project.
The Consultant shall also be required to submit the Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (Exhibit 10-Q) as included in this RFP along with the proposal.
11.4. Indemnification
8.4.1 Design Professional Services. To the fullest extent permitted by law, including but not limited to Civil Code Section 2782.8, in performing “design professional services” as defined in Section 2782.8, the Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend, a nd save the City, the Moreno Valley Community Services District (CSD), and the Moreno Valley Housing Authority (MVHA), their officers, agents and employees harmless from any and all liability, claims, demands, damages, or injuries to any person, including injury to the Consultant's employees, and all claims which arise from or are connected with the negligent, reckless, or willful misconduct in the performance of or failure to perform the work or other obligations of the Consultant under this RFP and/or related Agreement, or are caused or claim to be caused by the negligent, reckless or willful misconduct of the Consultant, its officers, agents or employees, or its subconsultant(s) or any person acting for the Consultant or under its control or direction; provided, however, that this indemnification and hold harmless shall not include claims arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City, MVHA, and CSD, their officers, agents or employees.
8.4.2 For all non-design professional services, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and save the City, the Moreno Valley Community Services District (CSD), and the Moreno Valley Housing Authority (MVHA), their officers, agents and employees harmless from any and all liability, claims, demands, damages, or injuries to any person, including injury to the Consultant's employees and all claims which arise from or are connected with the performance of or failure to perform the work or other obligations of the Consultant, or are caused or claim to be caused by the acts of the Consultant, its officers, agents or employees, or its subconsultant(s) or any person acting for the Consultant or under its control or direction; provided, however, that this indemnification and hold harmless shall not include claims arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City, MVHA, and CSD, their officers, agents or employees.
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PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE ON-CALL
GEOTECHNICAL, MATERIALS TESTING,
AND CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION
CITY PROJECT NOS. 801-0101,
-0110, AND -0015
MORENO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
REFERENCE NO. 8239.P
MAY 6, 2024
Prepared For:
City of Moreno Valley
14177 Frederick Street
Moreno Valley, California 92552
May 6, 2024
City of Moreno Valley Reference No. 8239.P
14177 Frederick Street
Moreno Valley, California 92552
Subject: Proposal to Provide On-Call Professional Geotechnical, Materials Testing, and Construction Inspection Services During Construction, City Project Nos. 801-0101, -0110, and -0015, City of Moreno Valley, California.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In accordance with your request, LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc. (LOR) is pleased to submit this proposal to demonstrate our capacity to provide professional on-call geotechnical, materials testing, and construction inspection services during construction of the public improvements projects that have been proposed by the city of Moreno Valley.
The legal name of our business is LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc., a California Corporation located at 6121 Quail Valley Court in Riverside, California. Since 1988, LOR has been a multi-disciplinary geotechnical, engineering, and consulting firm. We specialize in the geotechnical, geologic, environmental, and construction inspection fields, offering extensive experience in geotechnical engineering, compaction testing, and materials testing services. Our projects include domestic water, sanitation, storm water, non-potable water, roadway improvements, among others.
LOR employs 13 individuals, most of whom have been with LOR for over 20 years. LOR’s technicians are trained to provide testing and field observations on a wide variety of projects. Our field technicians are supported by our principal licensed engineer and our professional geologists, enabling us to provide timely solutions to construction problems as they arise. To fulfill the need for construction inspection services for the proposed projects, LOR will subcontract with TKE Engineering, Inc. (TKE). LOR has partnered with TKE on a variety of projects for over 20 years.
Our firm’s president, John P. Leuer, and vice president, Andrew A. Tardie, are authorized to make commitments for LOR during the course of an on-call services agreement. We are confident we can provide quality services that meet or exceed expectations and project needs. We look forward to working with the city of Moreno Valley.
Respectfully Submitted,
LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc.
City of Moreno Valley, Capital Projects Division Reference No. 8239.P May 6, 2024
TECHNICAL PROPOSAL
LOR has provided geotechnical engineering services for thousands of projects within Southern California and the surrounding communities over the last 36 years. We have been involved with public clients throughout our entire 36-year history.
All staff members assigned to provide the proposed services have been with LOR for a minimum of 20 years. Our collective experience has provided us with a keen understanding of the challenges associated with public works construction and the nuances involved in providing materials testing and geotechnical engineering consultant services in a municipal setting.
Our technicians understand the capabilities of all commonly used compaction equipment and earthwork methodologies. They can interpret compaction test data and communicate their measurements concisely to the construction inspector and the contractor performing the work. They are adept at helping the contractor troubleshoot issues as they arise. Our staff has in-depth knowledge of their compaction testing equipment and routinely perform verification testing to ensure its proper functioning.
Our engineers, geologists, and technical support personnel are committed to serving the city of Moreno Valley with personal, timely, and technically superior service. Additionally, LOR’s principals are directly involved in implementing and completing its professional services. We believe that you will find our understanding of our duties within this on-call service agreement to be unsurpassed, and our individual and combined experience will assure you that we will deliver as expected.
Detailed Scope of Services
The geotechnical, compaction testing, materials testing, and construction inspection services that are proposed for the subject projects will include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:
1. Attendance of pre-construction and progress meetings, as necessary, to consult with authorized employees, agents and representatives of our client, and other agencies having jurisdiction relative to the geotechnical services of the project.
2. Our geotechnical technicians will be dispatched from the Local 12 labor union, in accordance with the Community Workforce Agreement.
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3. Our office will submit labor compliance documentation to the city or the city’s labor compliance consultant.
4. Material submittal review, certification letters, and other geotechnical engineering support that is often required during construction.
5. Laboratory testing to determine the maximum density and optimum moisture content of onsite soil and aggregate base materials that are used during construction. The results of our laboratory testing will be used to determine the relative compaction during onsite compaction testing operations.
6. Observation and compaction testing during trench backfill operations for the trenches that are excavated to construct the proposed storm drain improvements.
7. Periodic compaction testing of subgrade and base grade (where required) for PCC flatwork improvements including sidewalk and cross-gutter.
8. Periodic compaction testing of subgrade and base grade materials (where required) for the public roadway areas to verify that a minimum of 95 percent relative compaction had been achieved prior to paving.
9. Continuous observation, compaction testing, and materials sampling during hot-mix asphalt (HMA) paving and compaction operations.
10. Laboratory testing of hot-mix asphalt material sampled onsite. Laboratory testing will include gradation, extraction, oil content, and stability testing to verify the sampled materials meet project specifications. Laboratory testing will also include maximum density testing of the hot-mix asphalt material. The results of our maximum density testing will be used to calculate the relative compaction results for compaction testing done during paving operations.
11. Sampling and testing of the emulsion aggregate slurry used for roadway re- surfacing. LOR will provide the pre-production testing to verify that the mixers are capable of producing and placing the submitted mix. During slurry seal placement LOR will sample at the frequencies discussed in the RFP. Consistency testing will be performed and wet-track abrasion test specimens will be fabricated. 3 LOR GEOTECHNICAL GROUP, INC.
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12. Laboratory testing of slurry that is sampled during placement. Our testing will include moisture, gradation, and wet-track abrasion testing as required by Greenbook section 302-4.3.
13. Our sub-consultant TKE Engineering, Inc. will provide construction inspection during construction of the 3 projects that are proposed. Construction inspection services will include, but are not limited to, reviewing removal limits, inspection of reconstruction of PCC improvements reconstruction, verify ADA requirements are met, inspection during roadway rehabilitation, review and verify quantities, review traffic control, provide project photos and supporting documentation, and producing daily field reports.
14. Preparation of daily field reports to document construction progress and compaction testing results. These reports will be submitted to the construction inspector daily.
15. Preparation and submittal of a compaction and materials testing report following the notice of completion from our client.
Understanding and Approach
All of our field personnel have a company-owned vehicle with a company logo displayed.
In addition to providing vehicles, we also supply our personnel with all the equipment necessary to perform the requested services. LOR ensures that our field personnel have the most up-to-date tools, maintained in good working order, and calibrated as required.
To help ensure the accuracy of the test results we provide in the field, our technicians maintain certifications for the tests they routinely perform. Our recurring certification and our in-house training are geared to ensure that our technicians are knowledgeable on safe practices with regards to working around all types of construction equipment, and on current engineering practices.
In support of field personnel, our office has a full service, Caltrans certified, geotechnical laboratory that is fully staffed and capable of providing timely results. To ensure the quality of our laboratory results, our geotechnical laboratory participates in the Caltrans Reference Sample Program which is an annual audit that allows us to compare our laboratory performance relative to the entire population of participating laboratories. 4 LOR GEOTECHNICAL GROUP, INC.
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Our office is located at 6121 Quail Valley Court on the east end of Riverside, California, approximately 4 miles from city hall. Our proximity to the city of Moreno Valley will enable us to provide timely service during the course of an on-call services agreement. We have the ability to provide 24-hour service seven days a week if required. Although a 24-hour notice prior to service is appreciated, LOR has the ability to provide service in most cases in as little as one hour.
During construction, the typical methodology begins with our participation in a pre- construction meeting to discuss the methods and strategic plan in depth. Our project management team will have reviewed the construction drawings, technical provisions, and contract information to have a full understanding of the project and our firm’s role as a consultant and provider of geotechnical engineering services. Our pre-construction review includes an understanding of the project specifications for the materials that are proposed for use, as well as for the materials testing methodologies that will be required.
At the start of construction, this firm should obtain native soil samples during the contractor’s pot holing operation for utility trench backfill projects, or during the demolition phase of a roadway improvement project. We prefer to obtain our initial soil samples as early as practically possible. This ensures that our field personnel are able to provide timely compaction test and quality compliance results to your construction inspection team.
Once these samples are obtained, our geotechnical laboratory will conduct maximum density curves and will be prepared to provide immediate test results when requested.
Sampling and testing of the aggregate base materials will be conducted for maximum density and quality assurance.
Our engineering staff is available prior to, and during construction, to provide material submittal review if requested by the city of Moreno Valley.
During underground utility installation and associated roadway improvements, we will be on-call to provide the necessary observation for backfill, subgrade, aggregate base, and asphalt concrete compaction tests. Concrete samples will be taken during the placement of materials supplied for storm drain structures, curbs, sidewalks, etc. Quality compliance sampling and testing of the asphalt concrete will include stability, density, gradation, and extraction.
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will be taken to ensure that the mix is delivered hot, as this is critical for the pavement crew to achieve the specified degree of compaction. As the compaction operation progresses, compaction testing will be completed to verify that the pavement mat is being compacted to the minimum specification. Our results will be communicated to both the pavement crew and the city construction inspector.
The asphalt material will be sampled on-site in accordance with the sampling procedures outlined in California Test Method 125. The samples will be returned to our geotechnical laboratory to verify that the material conforms to project specifications. Our laboratory testing of asphalt samples generally includes maximum density determination, aggregate gradation testing, stability testing, and emulsion content testing. Additional sampling can be provided at the batch plant when requested by the city of Moreno Valley.
LOR will also provide slurry seal sampling and testing. Our pre-production process typically begins with a review of the submitted mix design. During this review, we will verify that the submitted mix meets project specifications.
Prior to the start of slurry seal operations, LOR will coordinate with the contractor and the City of Moreno Valley to arrange pre-production testing. This testing will verify that the mixers are capable of producing slurry material that meets project specifications, as submitted to the city. The contractor and the city will be informed of our results. If additional pre-production test runs are necessary to calibrate the mixers to produce the desired mix as submitted, LOR would be available to provide additional sampling and testing services.
During slurry seal operations, LOR will coordinate with the city and the contractor to obtain samples of slurry seal material at the frequency specified by the City of Moreno Valley. The results of our consistency testing will be communicated to the construction inspector and the slurry crew. Wet-track abrasion specimens will be fabricated, and the remaining slurry sample will be weighed and sealed for transportation to our geotechnical laboratory.
Our laboratory staff will complete wet-track abrasion testing of the sample fabricated in the field, percent emulsion testing, residual asphalt testing, and water content testing. The results of our tests will be reviewed by our staff engineer and immediately emailed to the City of Moreno Valley.
At the end of each onsite service visit, the city’s onsite representative will be provided with a copy of the time charge ticket and field report. These documents describe the services provided and our test results for that day. Following the completion of the project, a final 6 LOR GEOTECHNICAL GROUP, INC.
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compaction and quality compliance testing report will be prepared and delivered to the City of Moreno Valley. It will be wet signed and stamped by our principle registered geotechnical engineer.
Back-Office Support
Prior to the start of construction, our engineers will review the project documents in detail to prepare our field staff for the observations, testing, and sampling procedures that will be required to meet the city’s expectations. Additionally, our staff engineer and our principle engineer will review material submittals to verify that the proposed materials meet project specifications.
Once work is started, our professionals will have an open line of communication with our field technicians to help resolve issues in the field as they arise. Additionally, our office staff will maintain communication with the city during construction.
The city will receive an invoice once a month for services provided. During our invoicing process, we will reference the project budget to verify that the amount billed to the project has not been exceeded. LOR will notify the City of Moreno Valley if the amount billed is approaching the budgeted amount for services.
Additionally, our clerical staff will ensure that our technicians have been dispatched by the Local 12 Operating Engineers union, as required by the Community Workforce Agreement that the City of Moreno Valley has with organized labor. LOR will provide DAS Form 142 to the city’s compliance team. Our office staff will also provide certified payroll records, fringe benefit statements, statements of non-performance, waivers and releases, and other compliance documentation.
Service Quality Assurance/Quality Control
The first step of our in-house Quality Assurance program is to provide the city of Moreno Valley with geotechnical technicians who have over 20 years of experience working on similar projects, have a long track record of successfully completing projects at LOR, and are experienced with a wide range of public improvements projects. They are adept troubleshooters, skilled at communicating solutions. Our technicians hold certification for the testing and sampling procedures that they will be performing during the course of the proposed projects.
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Our geotechnical technicians maintain detailed records of the samples obtained during construction and of the tests performed in the field. They produce documentation regarding sample location (for soil, Portland cement concrete, hot-mix asphalt, and slurry seal), delivery ticket information, and soil/mix types.
Detailed records are also kept for compaction test locations and results. The compaction test data is maintained by our technicians and summarized in a table. It includes test location, test elevation, compaction test methodology, soil moisture content, dry density, and relative compaction. Additionally, our technicians map the compaction tests performed on a set of project plans. Our final compaction report, which the city of Moreno Valley will receive upon completion of the project, includes compaction test summaries and compaction test location maps.
As the project progresses, the documentation produced by our geotechnical technicians is periodically reviewed by our project management team. During our in-house review, our project managers verify that sampling of materials is being performed in accordance with the specified frequencies. They also ensure that the relevant information pertaining to the construction materials being sampled is collected.
Our field test results are also reviewed to verify that testing frequencies are in line with project requirements, results meet project specifications, and that tests are appropriately documented.
Our field and laboratory personnel have been certified by the Caltrans district engineer to provide the sampling and testing that have been proposed. Additionally our geotechnical laboratory participates in the Caltrans Reference Sample Program which is an annual audit that allows us to compare our laboratory performance relative to the entire population of participating laboratories.
Our laboratory results are reviewed by our laboratory manager and our project coordinator prior to being reported to the construction management team.
Resource Allocation Matrix
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Deliverables
The following table illustrates the deliverable information and test results that LOR will be providing during our work on the subject projects:
DELIVERABLES
Deliverable Delivery Methodology Delivery Time Frame
Labor/Prevailing Wage
Compliance Documentation
E-mailed to the city’s labor
compliance consultant.
Intermittently throughout the
project.
Submittal Reviews E-mailed to the city’s
construction management team
and contractor.
Usually completed within 24
hours of request.
Daily Field Reports A copy is provided to the city’s
onsite representative.
Provided for daily each service
request.
Laboratory Test Results Usually verbal report to onsite inspector, and also e-mailed to
the construction management
team.
Results are reported when lab
work is completed. Usually 1-3
days after sampling.
Final Report Wet signed physical copy is
mailed to the city, a PDF version
is emailed.
The final report will be sent out
following completion of the
project.
Project Specific Experience
The following projects have been completed within the past 5 years and were collaborations involving the key staff at LOR.
Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Program (FY 2021/2022), City Project No. 801 0089, Moreno Valley, California
Project Completed: May 2023
Background: LOR has provided on-call geotechnical engineering and materials testing services intermittently for the City of Moreno Valley over the past 30 years. Throughout our long history as a geotechnical engineering consultant for the city of Moreno Valley, we have provided geotechnical, compaction testing, and materials testing services for a variety of projects, including community park improvements, soccer field renovations, and various street improvement projects.
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During our most recent contract with the City of Moreno Valley, we have served on multiple local, arterial, and collector roadway improvements projects. The services that we’ve provided during our most recent on-call service agreement includes geotechnical observation, compaction testing, and laboratory materials testing during roadway rehabilitation and construction.
Client Contact: City of Moreno Valley, Quang Nguyen, PE, 14177 Frederick Street, PO Box 88005, Moreno Valley, California, 951-413-3159.
Project Information: This project involved the rehabilitation of various local roadways throughout the city of Moreno Valley. Rehabilitation measures included cold-milling the existing surfaces and overlaying with hot-mix asphalt, or applying slurry seals to existing asphalt pavements.
Scope of Work: LOR was onsite when requested by the construction inspector. The services that were provided during construction included, but were not limited to, the following:
1. Attendance of a pre-construction meeting to discuss the proposed roadway rehabilitation, sampling and testing frequencies, project scheduling and general construction related subjects with the contractor and representatives from the city of Moreno Valley.
2. Continuous observation and compaction testing during rubberized hot-mix asphalt (ARHM) paving to verify that 95 percent relative compaction was achieved. Asphalt samples were obtained during paving operations for laboratory testing to determine the maximum density of the sampled materials and to verify compliance with project specifications.
3. Observation and sampling of slurry seal materials for laboratory testing. Wet track abrasion specimens were cast and field consistency testing was completed immediately after sampling the material. Following the field testing procedures, the wet-track abrasion specimens and the slurry samples were immediately transported to our geotechnical laboratory.
4. Laboratory water content and residual asphalt testing was conducted on samples of slurry seal material to determine if the materials were in compliance with project specifications. The results of our residual asphalt tests were used to determine the calculated emulsion content of the sampled slurry seal. 10 LOR GEOTECHNICAL GROUP, INC.
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5. Daily field reports were prepared by our technicians and submitted to the construction inspector. Our daily field reports outlined the construction activities observed, compaction testing results, and general construction progress.
6. Preparation and submittal of a final compaction and materials testing report following the notice of completion of construction.
Moonridge Road Improvements, City of Big Bear Lake, California Project Completed: September 2022
Background: We are currently servicing an on-call geotechnical, compaction testing, and laboratory materials testing agreement for the City of Big Bear Lake. Over the past 10 years we have provided geotechnical site investigations, geotechnical observation during construction, compaction testing, laboratory materials testing, and reinforced concrete deputy inspection for the city of Big Bear Lake.
Client Contact: City of Big Bear Lake, Israel Gomez Rosales, Associate Engineer, 39707 B i g B ear B oulevard, PO Box 10000, Big Bear Lake, California, [email protected], (909) 866-5831 extension 137.
Project Information: The Moonridge Road Improvements project was comprised of the installation of new underground storm drain and water line improvements on Moonridge Road between Rathbun Drive and Clubview Drive, in the city of Big Bear Lake. Following installation of the underground utility improvements, the segment of Moonridge road associated with the project was demolished and reconstructed. Reconstruction measures included full depth reclaimation of in-place roadway materials (asphalt, aggregate base, and subgrade soil) to create a pulverized base material. The pulverized base material was then mixed with cement and water to create a cement stabilized pulverized base (CSPB) material.
Following the curing period for the newly constructed CSPB subgrade, the roadway areas were paved with either hot-mix asphalt or concrete.
Scope of Services: LOR provided on-call geotechnical, compaction testing, and materials testing services. The services that were provided during construction included, but were not limited to, the following:
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1. Periodic geotechnical observation and compaction testing during backfill operations for trenches that were excavated to construct the proposed storm drain and water improvements.
2. Representative sampling of the CSPB materials that were created during the roadway reclaimation process.
3. Field maximum density testing of the CSPB materials that were sampled during the roadway reclaimation process. The core that was created during field maximum density testing was immediately transported to our geotechnical laboratory for compressive strength testing.
4. Laboratory curing, preparation, and compressive strength testing of the CSPB cores that were fabricated onsite to verify that a 7-day compressive strength of 400 psi was achieved.
5. Representative sampling of the onsite soil and aggregate base materials that were encountered during compaction testing operations. The samples were transported to our geotechnical laboratory to determine the maximum density and optimum moisture content of the samples.
6. Periodic goetechnical observation and compaction testing during preparation of subgrade and base grade (where required) for the proposed curb & gutter, sidewalk, and roadway improvements.
7. Sampling and testing of ready-mix Portland cement concrete (PCC) that was used to construct the cast-in-place storm drain structures, and were used for roadway pavement. Ready-mix concrete was sampled directly from the ready-mix vehicles during placement operations. The concrete sample was subjected to temperature testing, air entrainment testing, and slump testing to verify compliance with the project specifications. Compressive strength specimens were also cast from the sample that was obtained. Sampling and testing was provided by a technician that was certified by the American Concrete Institute.
8. Laboratory curing, preparation, and compressive strength testing of PCC specimens that were fabricated during placement. LOR reported the 7- and 28-day compressive strength results to the city of Big Bear Lake. 12 LOR GEOTECHNICAL GROUP, INC.
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9. Daily field reports were prepared by our technicians and submitted to the project superintendent. Our daily reports outlined the construction activities observed, compaction testing results, and general earthwork progress.
10. Preparation of a final compaction and materials testing report following the notice of completion.
Nuevo Road Bridge Reconstruction, City of Perris, California, City of Perris, California
Completed: December 2020
Background: LOR has provided on-call geotechnical engineering and materials testing services for the City of Perris for over 10 years. We have consulted on a wide range of projects including, but not limited to, bridge construction, highway on-ramp/off-ramp construction, slope construction, community park renovation and construction, underground utility improvements, building addition/remodel, Portland cement concrete flatwork improvements, parking lot construction, roadway rehabilitation, and roadway construction.
The services that we provided during these projects included geotechnical site investigations, pavement evaluation, geotechnical observation during construction, compaction testing, deputy inspection, and laboratory materials testing.
Client Contact: City of Perris, John Pourkazemi, 1093 Harley Knox Boulevard, Perris, California, [email protected], (951) 238-9184.
Project Information: This project included the replacement and widening of an existing bridge that crossed the Perris Valley Storm Channel at Nuevo Road in Perris, California.
Grading was performed within the adjacent channel walls to construct maintenance vehicle entrances into the channel. This project also included the associated roadway improvements involved with the realignment of the bridge crossing. Modifications to the existing underground storm drain line, sewer, and water line were also included in the scope of this project.
Scope of Services: LOR provided on-call geotechnical, compaction testing, and laboratory materials testing services. The services that were provided for the subject project included, but were not limited to, the following:
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1. LOR provided a preliminary subsurface field investigation. During our investigation we used a track-mounted drill rig equipped with 8-inch hollow stem augers to drill borings at 7 locations. The depth of our borings ranged from 26.5- to 61.5-feet below ground surface. During drilling operations our geologist logged subsurface conditions and obtained relatively undisturbed ring samples and bulk soil samples.
2. Laboratory testing was conducted on the soil samples that were obtained during our preliminary geotechnical site investigation. Testing was completed in order to obtain the necessary data to develop our geotechnical recommendations for foundation design and construction.
3. Preparation and submittal of a preliminary geotechnical investigation report to present the methodology of our site investigation, the data obtained during our laboratory testing, and our recommendations for construction of the project.
4. Attendance of the pre-construction meeting to consult with authorized employees, agents, and representatives of our client and other agencies having jurisdiction relative to the geotechnical field observations, compaction testing, and materials testing services of the project.
5. Laboratory testing to determine the maximum density and optimum moisture of onsite soils and imported aggregate base materials. The results were used to determine relative compaction results when compaction testing in-situ soils.
6. Laboratory testing of aggregate base materials to determine compliance with the project specifications. Aggregate base materials used on this project were subjected to sand equivalent, sieve analysis, and R-value testing to verify that the materials were in compliance with project specifications.
7. Laboratory quality compliance testing of a representative sample of soil material used as backfill behind site walls. The soil materials were tested to verify that it was suitable to use as backfill soil behind the proposed retaining walls.
8. Sampling and testing of ready-mix PCC that was delivered to the project and used to construct improvements.
9. Laboratory curing, preparation, and compressive strength testing of concrete cylinder specimens that were fabricated during PCC, grout, and mortar placement. 14 LOR GEOTECHNICAL GROUP, INC.
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10. Continuous observation and compaction testing during site grading operations that were conducted to construct earth work to accommodate the new parkway areas, temporary platforms, and a stream gauge system.
11. Periodic site visits by a geologist following the parkway area removals and pile cap area excavations to verify the soil conditions encountered during construction were consistent with those previously documented in the project subsurface soils investigation report.
12. Periodic observation of footing trench excavations to verify the in-place soil conditions were consistent with those noted in the subsurface soils investigation report and were founded within competent native soils, or engineered compacted fill placed during grading operations.
13. Continuous observation and compaction testing during backfill operations for the trenches used to construct the underground sewer, water, and storm drain improvements.
14. Continuous observation and compaction testing during backfilling of abutment walls and head wall structures.
15. Observation and compaction testing during backfill operations for trenches that were excavated to properly abandon existing utility lines.
16. Periodic compaction testing of subgrade soils for curb & gutter, maintenance band improvements, and sidewalk to verify the minimum specified relative compaction had been achieved.
17. Periodic compaction testing of roadway subgrade and base grade materials to verify the minimum specified relative compaction had been achieved.
18. Continuous observation and compaction testing during warm-mix asphalt (WMA) paving of the roadway.
19. Periodic sampling of WMA materials delivered to the project and used for paving.
The WMA samples were sealed and delivered to our laboratory for quality compliance testing.
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20. Ground water monitoring to aid in the construction of the cast-in drilled hole (CIDH) pile foundations.
21. Preparation and submittal of daily field reports outlining the construction activities observed, compaction testing, and laboratory materials testing.
22. Preparation and submittal of a final compaction and materials testing report following the notice of completion from our client.
PROPOSED TEAM AND STAFF
We have included the resumes of the key personnel who are expected to remain in service until completion of the project.
PROPOSED STAFF
STAFF PROJECT ROLE
John P. Leuer Principal Geotechnical Engineer Project Management, Engineering Support Andrew A. Tardie Geologist, Project Manager Project Management, Technical Support Mark A. Switzer Laboratory Manager Laboratory Manager
Tony Guillen Field Operations Project Coordinator, Technical Support John R. Muir Technician Onsite Geotechnical Technician
Fred Jimenez Technician Onsite Geotechnical Technician
Brian Marano Technician Onsite Geotechnical Technician
Tony Guillen, Andrew Leuer, Robby Leuer Backup Geotechnical Technicians Jeff Lantosh, Brad Enscoe, Nelson Blackwell TKE Construction Inspectors The resumes for our key staff members who will be working on these projects are included in Appendix B of this proposal. The resumes for the construction inspectors who will be provided by TKE are included in Appendix C.
REQUIRED STATEMENTS
The RFP for the subject projects shall be incorporated in its entirety as a part of the LOR’s proposal. The RFP and our proposal will jointly become part of the Agreement for Professional Consultant Services for the proposed projects when said Agreement is fully 16 LOR GEOTECHNICAL GROUP, INC.
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executed by LOR and the Mayor or City Manager of Moreno Valley. LOR’s services will be provided, and fees therefore, will be in accordance with the City’s RFP.
LOR will be partnering with TKE Engineering, Inc. for the proposed projects. TKE will be providing the construction inspections services that have been requested. LOR acknowledges and understands that we are not allowed to change our sub-consultant without written permission from the city of Moreno Valley.
All charges for our services is a “Not-to-Exceed Fee” which includes conservatively estimated reimbursable expenses, as submitted with and made a part of our proposal.
LOR will document and provide the results of our work to the satisfaction of the City. This may include preparation of field and final reports, or similar evidence of attainment of the Agreement objectives.
LOR and our sub-consultant will immediately document and notify the City of any defects or hazardous conditions observed in the vicinity of the project site prior, during, or after construction work.
A copy of our hourly rate and fee schedule has been included in the Cost Proposal and said hourly rate and fee schedule is part of LOR’s proposal for use in invoicing for progress payments and for extra work incurred that is not part of this RFP. An itemized cost breakdown for the work described herein is submitted in a separate file, entitled cost file, as part of LOR’s proposal submittal. All extra work will require prior approval from the City.
LOR will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. All federal laws and regulations shall be adhered to notwithstanding any state or local laws and regulations. In a case of conflict between federal, state, or local laws or regulations the strictest shall be adhered to. LOR will allow all authorized federal, state, county, and City officials access to place of work, books, documents, papers, fiscal, payroll, materials, and other relevant contract records pertinent to this special project. All relevant records shall be retained for at least 3 years.
LOR shall comply with the Davis-Bacon Fair Labor Standards Act (40 USC 276-a through a-7), and the implementation regulations issued pursuant thereto (29 CFR Section 1, 5), any amendments thereof and the California Labor Code. Pursuant to the said regulations, entitled “Federal Labor Standards Provisions,” Federal Prevailing Wage Decision” and State of California prevailing wage rates, respectively. 17 LOR GEOTECHNICAL GROUP, INC.
APPENDIX A
Resource Allocation Matrix
LOR GEOTECHNICAL GROUP, INC.
Client:
Project(s):
Hours Hours Hours
5 5
5 15 10
15 10
15 10
20 5
10 5
12 72
• Submittal review.
• Attend pre-construction meetings.
• Letter of Assent, request dispatch
from union. 5
• Coordinate with the city project management to have
a technician onsite when requested.
• Conduct field testing supervision and QC.
• Periodic budget review.
• Final QC of field and lab test results.
• Draft final report.
• Provide geotechnical observation, sampling, and
testing services during earthwork and paving
operations. Materials testing to include soil, aggregate base, PCC, and slurry seal.
625
• Final QC review of field and
laboratory tests prior to final reporting.
15 Sophia Sohl
• Ensure in-house quality control measures are being
followed. 10
10 • Review and sign final report.
• Final invoicing.
• Provide technical support to geotechnical technicians and the city of Moreno Valley. 20
• Final review of field and laboratory test results.
• Invoice and project budget review.
• Liason with the city regarding technical issues and
geotechnical services budget.
• Provide materials submittal review
when requested.
• Attend pre-construction meetings.
• Review and understand project
plans, technical provisions, and scope
of work.
10 15
• Complete and submit compliance documentation at
the required frequency. 20
• Review project specifications and understand the
laboratory testing required for the project(s).
• Complete testing in a timely manner.
Lab Work
is Billed
on a Per
Test
Basis
5On-
Going
• Review and understand project
plans, technical provisions, and scope
of work.
• Maintain union dispatch records.
Fred Jimenez
Project Coordinator
Principle Project Management
John P. Leuer, GE
Andrew A. Tardie, CEG
• Close out compliance.
Construction Inspection (TKE
Engineering, Inc.)
Clerical Staff
Tony Guillen
Geotechnical Technicians
On-
Going
• Maintain laboratory equipment is in
good working order and calibrated as
required.
• Submit compliance documentation.
John Muir
Mark Switzer
Tina Leuer
Brian Marano
Geotechnical Laboratory
Project Role(s)/Team Members
LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc.
City of Moreno Valley
City Project Nos. 801-0101, -
0110, -0015
Resource Allocation Matrix
Construction Period Project Wrap-UpPre-Construction
2,866
• Project close out.
Nelson Blackwell • Review and verify quantities.
• Construction inspection services including, but not
limited to: reviewing removal limits, inspect
reconstruction of PCC flatwork, ADA requirements,
slurry seal and asphalt pavement operations, traffic
control, etc.
• Take photos, provide supporting documentation, and
daily field reports for each day's work.
• Attend pre-construction meetings.
Jeff Lantosh
Brad Enscoe
APPENDIX B
LOR Staff Resumes
LOR GEOTECHNICAL GROUP, INC.
John P. Leuer, President, CE, GE
Mr. Leuer will be the principal in charge of assessing the project goals and establishing and implementing the procedures to obtain these goals.
Mr. Leuer holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Cal State University at Northridge, graduating in 1979. He is a registered Geotechnical and Civil Engineer in the State of California. Mr. Leuer is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Building Industry of Southern California (BIASC), and the National Groundwater Association. Mr.
Leuer believes in continuing education and completed a nine-month soils engineering course at the California State Polytechnical University in Pomona. In addition, Mr. Leuer has instructed evening Soils Technology courses at Riverside Community College for Inspection Certifications.
Mr. Leuer has over 36 years of professional experience in the geotechnical and civil engineering field. In this time, Mr. Leuer has developed an extensive knowledge of the many geotechnical considerations involved in construction in the southern California area.
Mr. Leuer is highly experienced in all aspects of soil and foundation engineering for a wide variety of projects ranging from multi-story commercial and industrial structures to several thousand acre planned community developments. Mr. Leuer has substantial experience coordinating projects for many City, County, and State agencies as well as in the public sector, gaining a reputation for being responsive to clients needs while providing strong technical expertise.
Andrew A. Tardie, Vice President, PG, CEG
[email protected]
As a geologist and project manager with LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc., since 1999, Andrew Tardie has been involved in all phases of geotechnical projects, ranging from initial site investigations to inspection and testing of soils/materials within the field and laboratory during construction for both the public and private sectors. Mr. Tardie has performed hundreds of geotechnical, geologic, and environmental investigations throughout southern California. This work has included geophysical surveys, slope investigations, liquefaction analysis, seismic hazard analysis, including fault surface rupture, and rock fall analysis. He has proposed on, planned, supervised, and conducted geotechnical projects including hillside investigations, flat land explorations, and earthwork monitoring projects in Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, Los Angeles, and San Diego Counties. Specialized detail in Mr. Tardie’s experience has included logging exploratory borings and trenches, obtaining and documenting field samples, percolation and infiltration feasibility testing, pavement evaluation, and subsequent geotechnical report writing. Mr. Tardie holds a B.A. degree in Geology from California State University, San Bernardino and is a registered Professional Geologist and Certified Engineering Geologist with the State of California.
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Mr. Tardie is a member of the Geological Society of America (GSA), the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists (AEG), South Coast Geological Society (SCGS), and the Inland Geological Society (IGS).
Mark A. Switzer, Laboratory Manager
[email protected]
Mark Switzer is LOR’s laboratory manager and will supervise or conduct all laboratory testing requested during the on-call service agreement.
Mr. Switzer has worked in the soils field for over 20 years and contributes extensive knowledge and experience performing a wide range of materials testing procedures for various materials including soils, aggregate material, asphalt concrete, epoxy grout, and concrete using both ASTM and Caltrans testing methods. In addition, he has performed materials testing for city, county, and state agencies for quality control/quality assurance projects.
Mr. Switzer oversees all work performed by personnel in the laboratory, including finalizing and reporting laboratory data. He also has experience in the field with sand cone and nuclear gauge testing methods, measuring cut and fill, basic trench compaction, bolt tensioning, and sampling materials in the field. Mr. Switzer is an American Concrete Institute (ACI) Grade 1 Technician and holds certifications in the following Caltrans Test Methods: 105, 125, 201, 202, 216, 217, 226, 227, 229, 231, 301, 304, 305, 307, 308, and 366. He also holds Caltrans certification for AASTO methods T11, T27, R47, R76, T176, T248, T255, T329, and T335. Mr. Switzer is International Code Council certified for soils special inspection.
In addition to his duties at LOR, Mr. Switzer is an instructor for the Caltrans’ Joint Training and Certification Program. This program is an effort by Caltrans to train technicians to sample and test highway construction materials. Mr. Switzer teaches classes at Cal State University Long Beach and Cal State University San Jose.
A. Tony Guillen, Deputy Inspector, Project Coordinator
[email protected]
Mr. Guillen has worked in the soils field for approximately 20 years and holds a Bachelor's of Science degree in Business from the University of Redlands. He has gained experience and knowledge in the disciplines of soil testing for miscellaneous trench backfill methods, participated in preliminary site investigations, various grading projects, and sampling materials from different projects, such as asphalt concrete, soils, and environmental samples (for lab analysis). He has also gained experience in laboratory testing methods, including maximum density determinations, sand equivalent testing, and preparation of materials for testing.
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Mr. Guillen is an American Concrete Institute (ACI) Grade 1 Technician and holds certifications in the following Caltrans Test Methods: 125, 216, 231, 375, 504, 518, 523, 533, 539, 540, 556, & 557. He is currently International Code Council certified for reinforced concrete and structural masonry special inspection.
John R. Muir, Field Technician, Registered Construction Inspector Mr. Muir has over 30 years of experience as a geotechnical field technician with LOR. He has extensive field experience with all geotechnical and inspection aspects of construction.
His experience includes grading compliance and observations, compaction testing of soils in the field using the sand cone and nuclear gauge testing methodologies, compaction testing of asphalt concrete, casting concrete cylinders, and full-time observation of major street construction projects.
Mr. Muir is an American Construction Institute Association (A.C.I.A.) Registered Construction Inspector and an American Concrete Institute (ACI) Grade 1 Technician. He holds certification in the following Caltrans Test Methods: 125, 216, 231, 375, 504, 518, 523, 533, 539, 540, 556, and 557. Additionally, Mr. Muir is certified by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for sampling and testing of soil, aggregate base, asphalt concrete, and Portland Cement Concrete.
Fred Jimenez, Field Technician
Mr. Jimenez has over 25 years of experience in the soils field and has worked on a wide array of public works and capital improvement projects. His portfolio of work includes emergency highway grading for Caltrans, roadway widening projects, bridge construction, slope repair, underground utility improvements, and more.
Additionally, he has participated in preliminary site investigations, various grading projects, sampling of materials from different projects (e.g., asphalt concrete), as well as soils and environmental sampling (for lab analysis). He has also gained experience in laboratory testing methods, including maximum density determinations, sand equivalent testing, and preparation of materials for testing.
Mr. Jimenez is an American Concrete Institute (ACI) Grade 1 Technician and holds certifications in the following Caltrans Test Methods: 125, 216, 231, 375, 504, 518, 523, 533, 539, 540, 556, & 557.
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Brian Marano, Field Technician: ACI
Brian Marano among other soil technicians will provide on call field compaction and materials testing services as required.
Mr. Marano has worked in the soils field for over 20 years. He has gained experience and knowledge in the disciplines of soil testing of miscellaneous trench backfill methods, has participated in preliminary site investigations, various grading projects, sampling of materials from different projects, i.e. asphalt concrete, as well as soils and environmental sampling for lab analysis. He has also gained experience in the field of laboratory testing methods, including maximum density determinations, sand equivalent, and preparation of materials for testing methods. Mr. Marano has certification by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for sampling and testing of soil, aggregate base, asphalt concrete, and Portland cement concrete.
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APPENDIX C
TKE Staff Resumes
LOR GEOTECHNICAL GROUP, INC.
NELSON
BLACKWELL
Senior Public Works
Inspector
TKE Engineering, Inc.
EDUCATION
Special Inspection Certification
and Training - Southwest
Training and Calibration San
Bernardino, Ca
CERIFICATIONS
ICC - Special Inspector, Soils,
Reinforced Concrete, Reinforced
Masonry and ACI Field Testing
Technician Grade 1
CPII – Certified Public
Infrastructure Inspector (CPII)
Mr. Blackwell has over 8 years of experience providing inspection services for capital projects to several agencies throughout Southern California. His services include but are not limited to site grading, sewer and waterline installation, street paving, American Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements, underground infrastructure, utilities installation, steel reinforcements, concrete and masonry, path/retaining walls, and parking lot installation.
Additionally, he is skilled in understanding project plans and specifications, accessing applicable code, maintaining good and proper relationships with project stakeholders and contractors, and helping to prepare final project documents. Mr. Blackwell has prepared daily inspection reports, developed construction photo logs, verified complia nce with contract documents and approved project submittals, and verified public safety compliance.
DETAILED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Program (Local Streets) FY 2020/21 Project, City of Moreno Valley- Mr. Blackwell was the Senior Public Works Inspector for the Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Program for FY 2020/21 Project which included rehabilitation for 2.4 miles along various local streets throughout the City of Moreno Valley. TKE provided daily inspection and monitoring to ensure construction of the project was in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. The project in cluded pavement crack sealing, grinding and isolated removal areas along with construction of street widening with asphalt rubberized hot mix overlay over conventional hot mix asphalt base paving, pavement replacement, rubberized asphalt concrete overlay, slurry seal and asphalt concrete curb installation. TKE provided preparation of daily field reports and photo logs and provided reports to the City Staff on weekly basis. • Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Program (Arterials) FY 2020/21 Project, City of Moreno Valley, CA Mr. Blackwell was the Senior Public Works Inspector for Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Program for FY 2020/21 Project which included rehabilitation for 6.0 miles along various arterial streets throughout the City of Moreno Valley. TKE provided daily inspection and m onitoring to ensure construction of the project was in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. The project included PCC cross gutter, curb and gutter, and ramp, removal and replacement, pavement crack sealing, grinding and isolated removal areas along with construction of street widening with asphalt rubberized hot mix overlay over conventional hot mix asphalt base paving, pavement replacement, rubberized asphalt concrete overlay, slurry seal and asphalt concrete curb installation. TKE provided preparation of daily field reports and photo logs and provided reports to the City Staff on weekly basis. •
JEFF
LANTOSH
Senior Public Works
Inspector/Specialty
Inspector
TKE Engineering, Inc.
EDUCATION
South West Calibration and Training, San
Bernardino, CA
CERTIFICATIONS
CPII – Certified Public Infrastructure
Inspector (exp. 12/9/2026)
ICC - Special Inspector, Soils
Structural Masonry, Reinforced Concrete,
and Prestressed Concrete (Cert No.
8052427)
American Concrete Institute - Certification
Staff
OSHA 30 Outreach Training for the
Construction Industry 2022: construction#:
20-0107970 General#: 20-0079854
APNGA Portable Nuclear Gauge |
Radiation Safety Officer Class (2019)
South Coast Air Quality Management
District | Rule 403.1 Coachella Valley
Fugitive Dust Control Training (CV2302-
010555-13615) exp. 2025
AFFILIATIONS
American Concrete Institute - Certification
Board
Mr. Lantosh has over 12 years of inspection experience with the providing public works inspection services. Mr. Lantosh has provided inspection services to several municipalities throughout Southern California. He has completed project inspection services for the cities of Fontana, Riverside, Moreno Valley, Highland, Calimesa, Riverside Transit Agency, and the County of San Bernardino. Mr. Lantosh’s background in public works inspection and oversight provide him with an extensive knowledge of ASTM specifications and OSHA standards. Additionally, Mr. Lantosh has provided coordination with other project professional services including geotechnical and survey. Mr. Lantosh has worked as a public works inspector for inspection of capital improvement and developer installed improvements relating to the construction of water, sewer, streets, drainage, traffic signals, parks and housing tract improvements. Mr. Lantosh has pr epared daily inspection reports, developed construction photo logs, assisted with progress and final payment processing, assisted with change order negotiations, verified compliance with contract documents and approved project submittals, verified public safety compliance, and developed remedial work lists.
DETAILED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Program (Arterials) FY 2020/21 Project, City of Moreno Valley , CA Mr. Lantosh was the Senior Public Works Inspector for Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Program for FY 2020/21 Project which included rehabilitation for 6.0 miles along various arterial streets throughout the City of Moreno Valley. TKE provided daily inspection and monitoring to ensure construction of the project was in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
The project included PCC cross gutter, curb and gutter, and ramp, removal and replacement, pavement crack sealing, grinding and isolated removal areas along with construction of street widening with asphalt rubberized hot mix overlay over conventional hot mix asphalt base paving, pavement replacement, rubberized asphalt concrete overlay, slurry seal and asphalt concrete curb installation. TKE provided preparation of daily field reports and photo logs and provided reports to the City Staff on weekly basis.
• Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Program (Local Streets) FY 2020/21 Project, City of Moreno Valley , CA - Mr. Lantosh was the Senior Public Works Inspector for the Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Program for FY 2020/21 Project which included rehabilitation for 2.4 miles along various local streets throughout the City of Moreno Valley. TKE provided daily inspection and monitoring to ensure construction of the project was in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
The project included pavement crack sealing, grinding and isolated removal areas along with construction of street widening with asphalt rubberized hot mix overlay over conventional hot mix asphalt base paving, pavement replacement, rubberized asphalt concrete overlay, slurry seal and asphalt concrete curb installation. TKE provided preparation of daily field reports and photo logs and provided reports to the City Staff on weekly basis.
BRAD
ENSCOE
Senior Public Works
Inspector
TKE Engineering, Inc.
CERTIFICATIONS
OSHA 30 Certified
16 Hour QSP Training Seminar
APWA, Construction Inspection
March 2010
CMAA, Construction Inspection
for Public Works March 2010
Public Works Inspector Level 1
Testing
AFFILIATIONS
APWA, Construction Inspection
CMAA, Construction Inspection
for Public Works
Public Works Inspector Level 1
Testing
Mr. Enscoe has over 15 years of experience providing public works construction inspection services. Recently, Mr. Enscoe is providing on -call inspection services to the City of Calimesa for developer installed housing projects as well as street, drainage, and sewer improvements to the Cities of Fontana, Redlands, and El Monte. In addition to daily inspection services, Mr.
Enscoe has prepared daily inspection reports, developed construction photo logs, assisted with progress and final payment processing, assisted with change order negotiations, verified compliance with contract documents and approved project submittals, verified public safety compliance, developed remedial work list and system startup inspections. In addition, Mr. Enscoe has provided coordination with other project professional services (e.g., Geotechnical and Surveying).
DETAILED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Program (Local Streets) FY 2020/21 Project, City of Moreno Valley- Mr. Enscoe was the Senior Public Works Inspector for the Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Program for FY 2020/21 Project which included rehabilitation for 2.4 miles along various local streets throughout the City of Moreno Valley. TKE provided daily inspection and monitoring to ensure construction of the project was in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. The project included pavement crack sealing, grinding and isolated removal areas along with construction of street widening with asphalt rubberi zed hot mix overlay over conventional hot mix asphalt base paving, pavement replacement, rubberized asphalt concrete overlay, slurry seal and asphalt concrete curb installation. TKE provided preparation of daily field reports and photo logs and provided r eports to the City Staff on weekly basis.
• Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Program (Arterials) FY 2020/21 Project, City of Moreno Valley, CA Mr. Enscoe was the Senior Public Works Inspector for Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Program for FY 2020/21 Project which included rehabilitation for 6.0 miles along various arterial streets throughout the City of Moreno Valley. TKE provided daily inspection and monitoring to ensure construction of the project was in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. The project included PCC cross gutter, curb and gutter, and ramp, removal and replacement, pavement crack sealing, grinding and isolated removal areas along with construction of street widening with asphalt rubberized hot mix overlay over conventional hot mix asphalt base paving, pavement replacement, rubberized asphalt concrete overlay, slurry seal and asphalt concrete curb installation. TKE provided preparation of daily field reports and photo logs and provided reports to the City Staff on weekly basis.
• Pavement Accelerated Repair Implementation Strategy (PARIS) Program, City of Redlands- Mr. Enscoe performed observation and testing on over 400 miles of roads throughout the City. This project entailed grinding and recycling existing pavement, creating a new base layer for asphalt. The City of Redlands features unique challenges, as the soil varies from silty sands on its north side to clayey material to the south. With this,
the City heavily relied on field recommendations to ensure a firm and unyielding section to place asphalt. Some recommendations included cement treated soils and/or the use of geogrid. Good faith effort was used to provide value engineering to the City. Th is project changed the City’s pavement rating from one of the lowest to one of the highest in the state.
EXHIBIT “C”
CITY - SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED
TO CONSULTANT
1. Furnish the Consultant all in- house data which is pertinent to services to be performed by the Consultant and which is within the custody or control of the City, including, but not limited to, copies of record and off-record maps and other record and of f-record property data, right -of-way maps and other right -of-way data, pending or proposed subject property land division and development application data, all newly developed and pertinent design and project specification data, and such other pertinent data which may become available to the City.
2. Provide timely review, processing, and reasonably expeditious approval of all submittals by the Consultant.
3. Provide timely City staff liaison with the Consultant when requested and when reasonably needed.
EXHIBIT “D”
TERMS OF PAYMENT
1. The Consultant's compensation shall not exceed $219,182.50.
2. The Consultant will obtain, and keep current during the term of this Agreement, the required City of Moreno Valley business license. Proof of a current City of Moreno Valley business license will be required prior to any payments by the City. Any invoice not paid because the proof of a current City of Moreno Valley b usiness license has not been provided will not incur any fees, late charges, or other penalties. Complete instructions for obtaining a City of Moreno Valley b usiness license are located at:
http://www.moval.org/biz-lic.
3. The Consultant will electronically submit an invoice to the City along with documentation evidencing services completed to date as specified in the Request for Proposal. Progress payments will be made in accordance with the payment schedule outlined in the Request for Proposal, but in no case will progress payments be made to the Consultant more frequently than once per month. The progress payment is based on actual time and materials expended in furnishing authorized professional services during the preceding calendar month. At no time will the City pay for more services than have been satisfactorily completed and the City Engineer’s determination of the amount due for any progress payment shall be final. The consultant will submit all original invoices to Accounts Payable staff at [email protected]
. Accounts Payable questions can be directed to
(951) 413-3130.
4. The Consultant agrees that City payments will be received via Automated Clearing House (ACH) Direct Deposit and that the required ACH Authorization form will be
completed prior to any payments by the City. Any invoice not paid because the completed ACH Authorization Form has not been provided will not incur any fees, late charges, or other penalties. The ACH Authorization Form is located at:
http://www.moval.org/city_hall/forms.shtml#bf
5. The minimum information required on all invoices is:
A. Vendor Name, Mailing Address, and Phone Number
B. Invoice Date
C. Vendor Invoice Number
D. City-provided Reference Number (e.g. Project, Activity) E. Detailed work hours by class title (e.g. Manager, Technician, or Specialist), services performed and rates, explicit portion of a contract amount , or detailed billing information that is sufficient to justify the invoice amount ; single, lump amounts without detail are not acceptable.
6. The City shall pay the Consultant for all invoiced, authorized professional services within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice for same.
REVISED COST PROPOSAL TO
PROVIDE ON-CALL
GEOTECHNICAL, MATERIALS TESTING,
AND CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION,
CITY PROJECT NOS. 801-0101,
-0110, AND -0015,
MORENO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
REFERENCE NO. 8238R.P
MAY 9, 2024
Prepared For:
City of Moreno Valley, Capital Projects Division
14177 Frederick Street
Moreno Valley, California 92552
May 9, 2024
City of Moreno Valley, Capital Projects Division Reference No. 8238R.P 14177 Frederick Street
Moreno Valley, California 92552
Subject: Revised Cost Proposal to Provide On-Call Professional Geotechnical, Materials Testing, and Construction Inspection Services During Construction, City Project Nos. 801-0101, -0110, and 0015, Moreno Valley, California.
INTRODUCTION
In accordance with your request for a revised proposal, LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc. (LOR) is pleased to submit this cost estimate proposal for providing the requested on-call geotechnical, materials testing, and construction inspection services during construction of the public improvements projects proposed by the City of Moreno Valley.
The services that we are proposing to provide have been outlined in detail within the Technical Proposal that LOR has submitted. These services include geotechnical observation, materials testing, and construction inspection services necessary to verify that construction materials meet project specifications, along with the necessary inspections to ensure the quality of workmanship. LOR will be partnering with TKE Engineering, Inc. (TKE), which will be providing the construction inspection services for the subject projects.
Our cost estimate for providing these services incorporates the time frames that were discussed within the Question & Answer documentation provided on the opengov.com RFP website. The time frames provided include 90-100 days for the Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Program FY2023/24 (Project 801-0101), 140 days for the Pavement Rehabilitation for Various Local Streets CDBG FY23-34 (Project 801-0110), and 120 days for the Sunnymead MDP Line B-16A (Project 804-0015). These projects have a labor agreement (Community Workforce Agreement) that LOR will abide by. The detailed cost estimate for providing the proposed services is included herein.
The accrual of our service costs will be highly dependent on the field conditions at the time of construction, which might include the sequencing of construction, the performance of the contractors, and the extent of our services requested by your construction management team. Due to the unpredictable nature of these factors, we propose to provide our services on a time and materials basis. Accordingly, you will only be invoiced for the services provided by this firm.
City of Moreno Valley, Capital Projects Division Reference No.8238R.P May 9, 2024
FEE SCHEDULE AND HOURLY RATES
The following tables illustrate our cost estimates for providing the services that were detailed in the Proposed Scope of Services:
COST ESTIMATE: CITYWIDE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 (PROJECT NO. 801-0101)
Description Estimated
Quantity Per Unit Extended
Cost
Engineering: Construction Meetings, Submittal
Review, Support 25 $180/hour $4,500.00
Clerical: Compliance Documentation,
Correspondence 10 $90/hour $900.00
Soil Technician: Observation, Compaction Testing,
Sampling 340 $155/hour $52,700.00
Roadway Digout Areas 15
Roadway Subgrade/Base Grade 25
HMA Paving 200
Slurry Seal Sampling, Testing 100
10% Field Supervision and Equipment $5,810.00
Construction Inspection: TKE Engineering, Inc. 825 $176/hour $145,200.00 Laboratory Soil Proctor 3 $240/unit $720.00
Laboratory Aggregate Base Proctor 2 $240/unit $480.00
Laboratory Wet-Track Abrasion Testing (Slurry Seal) 50 $180/unit $9,000.00 Laboratory Residual Asphalt Testing (Slurry Seal) 50 $175/unit $8,750.00 Laboratory HMA Gradation and Extraction Testing 10 $385/unit $3,850.00 Laboratory HMA Stability and Density Testing 10 $240/unit $2,400.00 Compaction & Materials Testing Report 1 -- $1,500.00
ESTIMATE: $235,810.00
2 LOR GEOTECHNICAL GROUP, INC.
City of Moreno Valley, Capital Projects Division Reference No.8238R.P May 9, 2024
COST ESTIMATE: PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FOR VARIOUS LOCAL STREETS CDBG FY23-24 (PROJECT NO. 801-0110)
Description Estimated
Quantity Per Unit Extended
Cost
Engineering: Construction Meetings, Submittal
Review, Support 25 $180/hour $4,500.00
Clerical: Compliance Documentation,
Correspondence 10 $90/hour $900.00
Soil Technician: Observation, Compaction Testing,
Sampling 170 $155/hour $27,125.00
Storm Drain Backfill 50
Roadway Subgrade/Base Grade 50
HMA Paving 50
Slurry Seal Sampling, Testing 20
10% Field Supervision and Equipment $3,252.50
Construction Inspection: TKE Engineering, Inc. 1,140 $176/hour $200,640.00 Laboratory Soil Proctor 5 $240/unit $1,200.00
Laboratory Aggregate Base Proctor 1 $240/unit $240.00
Laboratory Wet-Track Abrasion Testing (Slurry Seal) 10 $180/unit $1,800.00 Laboratory Residual Asphalt Testing (Slurry Seal) 10 $175/unit $1,750.00 Laboratory HMA Gradation and Extraction Testing 4 $385/unit $1,540.00 Laboratory HMA Stability and Density Testing 4 $240/unit $960.00 Compaction & Materials Testing Report 1 -- $1,500.00
ESTIMATE: $245,407.50
3 LOR GEOT ECHNICAL GROUP, INC.
City of Moreno Valley, Capital Projects Division Reference No.8238R.P May 9, 2024
COST ESTIMATE: SUNNYMEAD MDP LINE B-16A (PROJECT NO. 804-0015) Description Estimated
Quantity Per Unit Extended
Cost
Engineering: Construction Meetings, Submittal
Review, Support 25 $180/hour $4,500.00
Clerical: Compliance Documentation,
Correspondence 10 $90/hour $900.00
Soil Technician: Observation, Compaction Testing,
Sampling 275 $155/hour $27,125.00
Storm Drain Backfill 125
Roadway Subgrade/Base Grade 50
HMA Paving 50
PCC Sampling and Testing 50
PCC Sample Pick-Up 40
10% Field Supervision and Equipment $3,252.50
Construction Inspection: TKE Engineering, Inc. 975 $176/hour $171,600.00 Laboratory Soil Proctor 5 $240/unit $1,200.00
Laboratory Aggregate Base Proctor 2 $240/unit $480.00
Laboratory HMA Gradation and Extraction Testing 5 $385/unit $1,925.00 Laboratory HMA Stability and Density Testing 5 $240/unit $1,200.00 Compaction & Materials Testing Report 1 -- $1,500.00
ESTIMATE: $209,182.50
Total Cost of Project Nos. 801-0101, -0110, and -0015
PROJECT COST
City Pavement Rehabilitation Program (Project
No. 801-0101) $235,810.00
Pavement Rehabilitation Program for Various
Local Streets (Project No. 801-0110 $245,407.50
Sunnymead MDP Line B-16A (Project No. 804-
0015 $209,182.50
4 LOR GEOTECHNICAL GROUP, INC.
FEE SCHEDULE
OCTOBER 2023
SERVICES
Geotechnical Engineering
LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc. provides geotechnical engineering services, including: preliminary geotechnical investigations, foundation investigations, percolation feasibility investigations, liquefaction evaluation investigations, as well as grading observation materials testing services.
Geological
LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc. provides geological services, engineering geology investigations, seismic setting studies, slope stability investigations, liquefaction susceptibility investigations, hydrology/water resource studies, and bedrock rippability evaluations.
Environmental
LOR Geotechnical Group, Inc. provides, environmental site assessments, underground storage tank investigations and remediation investigations, groundwater monitoring systems, soil and groundwater sampling and analysis, and environmental studies for property transfers.
All costs for Geotechnical Engineering, Geological, and Environmental Services are based on the site and investigative parameters requested.
FEES
The hourly personnel charges and laboratory test unit rates are as follows:
Personnel Charges-Hourly
Principal Engineer.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $330.00 Project Engineer/Geologist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $180.00 Staff Engineer/Geologist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $155.00 Soil Technician/Deputy Inspector (Field or Laboratory) 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $115.00 Soil Technician/Deputy Inspector (Prevailing Wage) 1, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145.00 Soil Technician/Deputy Inspector (CBA) 1, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $155.00 Traffic Control (Prevailing Wage) 1, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $135.00 Drafting.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105.00 Clerical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00 Laboratory Testing Charges - Unit Costs
CT 202: Sieve Analysis (Soil). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120.00 CT 202: Sieve Analysis (Aggregate). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $155.00 CT 202: #200 Sieve Wash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70.00 CT 205: Crushed Particle Analysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $155.00 CT 206 Specific Gravity + Absorption of Coarse Aggregate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00 CT 207: Specific Gravity + Absorption of Fine Aggregate.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $165.00 CT 211: LA Rattler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $275.00 CT 213: Organic Impurities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00 CT 217: Sand Equivalent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $130.00 CT 217: Sand Equivalent -QC.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145.00 CT 226: Moisture Content.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35.00 CT 227: Cleanness Value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145.00 CT 229: Durability Index Fine/Coarse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $285.00 CT 235: Percentage of Flat and Elongated Particles in Coarse Aggregate. . . . . . . . . . . . . $110.00 CT 301: R-Value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $385.00 CT 305: Swell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110.00 CT 307: Moisture Vapor Susceptibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195.00 CT 308 & CT 366: Asphalt Concrete Density & Stability/Rubberized. . . . . . . . . . . $240.00/$295.00 CT 308: Asphalt Concrete Density/Rubberized.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145.00/$210.00 CT 309: Asphalt Concrete Theoretical Maximum Density .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195.00 CT 329: Asphalt Moisture .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35.00 CT 366: Asphalt Concrete Stability/Rubberized. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $220.00/$275.00 CT 382: Asphalt Extraction & Gradation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $285.00 CT 382: Slurry Extraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00 CT 521: Concrete Cylinder Compressive Strength. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00 CT 523: Beam Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85.00 Concrete & Beam Cylinder Hold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.00 ASTM D6913/7928: Mechanical Analysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $240.00 ASTM D1557: (Modified)/ ASTM D698: (Standard) Proctor (4"). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $210.00 ASTM D1557: (Modified)/ ASTM D698: Proctor (6" or Cal-216). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $240.00 ASTM D2434: Permeability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $440.00 ASTM D2435: Consolidation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $265.00 ASTM D5333: Collapse Potential. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $220.00 ASTM D2216: Moisture Content. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35.00 ASTM D221/D2937: Moisture/Unit Weight (Ring). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.00 ASTM D2974: Organic Matter Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00 ASTM D4318: Atterberg Limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $240.00 ASTM D4829: Expansion Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $210.00 ASTM D3080: Direct Shear.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $295.00 CT 3910 Wet Track Abrasion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $180.00 Soluble Sulfate: (Test Kit SF-1).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.00 1 10% field supervision and equipment/vehicle charge will be added to all field services. 2 Rate based on current State determined prevailing wage rates as of the date of this document. Adjustments to our rates may be necessary based on the actual State determined prevailing wage rates at the time of our work.
TERMS
Reimbursable Expenses
Outside services performed by others and direct costs expended on the client's behalf are charged at cost plus twenty percent. These expenses include rental of drill rigs, bulldozers, backhoes, travel and subsistence, permits, reproduction costs, etc.
Travel Time
Travel time required to provide professional or technical services will be charged at the appropriate hourly rates.
Overtime
An overtime rate of 1.5 times the standard rate will be used for time in excess of 8 hours per day and Saturdays.
An overtime rate of 2.0 times the standard rate will be added for work on Sundays, official company holidays, and on all work in excess of 12 hours per day.
Prepayments
A retainer of fifty percent of the total fee is required for all field studies. The balance of the fee must be paid at the time the report is released to the client.
Billing
Billings will be provided periodically and will be classified by fee categories set forth above or as given by proposal.
Terms of Payment
Invoices rendered for professional services are due upon presentation. A service charge of 1.5 percent, per month, may be charged on accounts not paid within thirty days to cover additional processing and carrying costs. Any attorney's fees or other costs incurred in collecting any delinquent account will be paid by the client.
EXHIBIT “E”
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Scope of Insurance
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
1. The most current version of Insurance Services Office (ISO) Commercial General Liability Coverage Form CG 00 01, which shall include insurance for “bodily injury,” “property damage” and “personal and advertising injury” with coverage for premises and operations, products and completed operations, and contractual liability.
2. The most current version of Insurance Service Office (ISO) Business Auto Coverage Form CA 00 01, which shall include coverage for all owned, hired, and non-owned automobiles or other licensed vehicles (Code 1- Any Auto).
3. Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the California Labor Code and Employer’s Liability Insurance.
4. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) insurance appropriate to Consultant’s profession.
Minimum Limits of Insurance
Consultant shall maintain limits of liability of not less than:
1. General Liability:
$1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage $1,000,000 per occurrence for personal and advertising injury $2,000,000 aggregate for products and completed operations $2,000,000 general aggregate
2. Automobile Liability:
$1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage
3. Employer’s Liability:
$1,000,000 each accident for bodily injury
$1,000,000 disease each employee
$1,000,000 disease policy limit
4. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions):
$1,000,000 per claim/occurrence
$2,000,000 policy aggregate
Umbrella or Excess Insurance
In the event Consultant purchases an Umbrella or Excess insurance policy(ies) to meet the “Minimum Limits of Insurance,” this insurance policy(ies) shall “follow form” and afford no less coverage than the primary insurance policy(ies).
Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions
Consultant shall be responsible for payment of any deductibles contained in any insurance policy(ies) required hereunder and Consultant shall also be responsible for payment of any self- insured retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to, and approved by, the City Manager or his/her designee. At the option of the City Manager or his/her designee, either (i) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self -insured retentions as respects The City of Moreno Valley, the City of Moreno Valley Community Services District, the Moreno Valley Housing Authority , and each of their officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers; or (ii) Consultant shall provide a financial guarantee, satisfactory to the City Manager or his/her designee, guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses. At no time shall City be responsible for the payment of any deductibles or self-insured retentions.
Other Insurance Provisions
The General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
1. The City of Moreno Valley, the City of Moreno Valley Community Services District, the Moreno Valley Housing Authority , and each of their officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds.
2. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the City of Moreno Valley , the City of Moreno Valley Community Services District, the Moreno Valley Housing Authority, and each of their officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers.
3. Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary and no contribution shall be required of City.
The Workers’ Compensation insurance policy is to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provision: Consultant and its insurer shall waive any right of subrogation against the City of Moreno Valley, the City of Moreno Valley Community Services District, the Moreno Valley Housing Authority, and each of their officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers.
If the Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) insurance policy is written on a claims-m ade
form:
1. The retroactive date must be shown, and must be before the effective date of the Agreement or the commencement of work by Consultant.
2. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least 3 years after any expiration or termination of the Agreement or, in the alternative, the policy shall be endorsed to provide not less than a 3-year discovery period.
3. If coverage is canceled or non- renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the effective date of the Agreement or the commencement of work by Consultant, Consultant must purchase extended reporting coverage for a minimum of 3 years following the expiration or termination of the Agreement.
4. A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to City for review.
5. These requirements shall survive expiration or termination of the Agreement.
All policies of insurance required hereunder shall be endorsed to provide that the coverage shall not be cancelled, non- renewed, reduced in coverage or in limits except after 30 calendar day written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to City. Upon issuance by the insurer, broker, or agent of a notice of cancellation, non-renewal, or reduction in coverage or in limits, Consultant shall furnish City with a new certificate and applicable endorsements for such policy(ies). In the event any policy is due to expire during the work to be performed for City, Consultant shall provide a new certificate, and applicable endorsements, evidencing renewal of such policy not less than 15 calendar days prior to the expiration date of the expiring policy.
Acceptability of Insurers
All policies of insurance required hereunder shall be placed with an insurance company(ies) admitted by the California Insurance Commissioner to do business in the State of California and rated not less than “A-VII” in Best’s Insurance Rating Guide; or authorized by the City Manager or his/her designee.
Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnish City with all certificate(s) and applicable endorsements effecting
coverage required hereunder. All certificates and applicable endorsements are to be received and approved by the City Manager or his/her designee prior to City’s execution of the Agreement and before work commences.