INFORMATION MANAGEMENT | Proper information flow is crucial to the success of a project. A construction project generates a large amount of information, which must be distributed to all parties on a timely basis. The source of this information will cover the full spectrum including contracts, meeting minutes, drawings and specifications, submittals, RFIs, pay requests, invoices, inspection reports, and so forth. Z&K will act as the hub for the management of all information flow. Z&K has extensive experience providing document management solutions for its clients. Z&K’s approach to information management also includes building a communication framework to foster partnering and teamwork relationships for all the project stakeholders. Z&K builds this from the start of the project with an all-inclusive kick-off meeting where the lines of communication and project responsibilities will be clearly explained to all the project stakeholders. At each weekly meeting, all ongoing issues will be reviewed and discussed. An agenda of meeting topics will include items such as safety, old business, updated progress of the work, RFIs, submittals, testing and inspection reports, environmental monitoring, change orders, three-week-look-ahead schedule, pay requests, and so forth.
CODES & PROCEDURES MANAGEMENT | Z&K has a strong knowledge of the City, County, State, and Federal codes and procedures that are required to deliver a successful project. Z&K will ensure that all codes and procedures are properly followed for the City’s Project. Some of the requirements are as follows:
o Project Construction Documents
o City Standards and Design
Manuals
o California Building Code
o California Plumbing Code
o California Mechanical Code
o California Electrical Code
o California Building Energy
Efficiency Standards
o Title 24, Part 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11
o California Fire Code
o California Residential Code
o California Green Building Code
o California Disabled Regulations
o City Codes & Ordinances
o City Grading Code & Manual
o APWA “Greenbook” Standard
Specifications for Public Works
Construction
o Caltrans Standards,
Specifications, and Procedures
o Caltrans Construction Manual
o Caltrans Safety Manual
o OSHA Construction Safety Orders
o 10/30-hr OSHA Training
Certification
o Local Assistance Procedures
Manual (LAPM)
o State and Federal Building Codes
(Site Accessibility)
o County Procedures and
Guidelines
o Work Area Traffic Control
Handbook (WATCH) Manual
o Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (MUTCD)
o Project Safety Plan (PSP)
o Site Health and Safety Plan
o Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
TASK ORDER PROCEDURE
The Z&K team fosters productive collaboration and cooperation on all of our projects. Our firm uses proven methods for performing the multitude of tasks that dictate the success of a construction project. Through our current on-call contracts, we have developed a task order process that has proven successful. It is an organized and streamlined approach for requesting, developing, and completing task order assignments.
Step 1 | Initial Meeting with City Project Manager and Task Managers. A meeting between the City’s project manager and the Z&K manager to be assigned to the work will be set up. Our project manager will discuss the request with the City’s project manager and discuss your goals and expectations, key project issues, appropriate personnel from our team to be assigned, services needed, schedule, approximate budget available, and assumptions for completing the work order.
Step 2 | Develop Scope of Work and Team. Our project manager will then coordinate with the appropriate key persons from our team, which may include a multi-discipline team, to prepare and submit a proposal for completing the work. Each team member will submit their scope to our project manager, who will then combine the individual scope into an overall scope and proposal for review by the City. This procedure has worked successfully on our current and past on-call contracts.
Step 3 | Notice to Proceed. Once the task order is reviewed, negotiated, and executed, a notice to proceed will be given to Z&K to begin work.
Step 4 | Monthly Coordination/Progress Meetings. We will hold meetings at the appropriate frequency to keep City staff apprised of the progress of the work. We will develop and maintain schedules to identify allowable work windows for completing project tasks and to keep the City’s project manager aware of the project progress.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT APPROACH Z&K’s project management approach is derived from many years of experience and proven success and includes very specific strategies.
Coordination | All task orders will require coordination. That can come in the form of coordination with other City departments, local agencies, and stakeholders. On-call contracts require similar coordination efforts in which Z&K has established and maintained outside-agency contacts, coordinated designs with their staff, and obtained necessary approvals to move the project forward.
Communication | Z&K has a formal, proactive communication plan to share critical project information as soon as possible and to make sure there are no surprises. We continuously report progress, identify problems, assign priorities, receive feedback, and document progress. From project start-up through project closeout, we will prioritize our communication to make sure all required actions are documented and addressed in a timely manner. This level of coordination, coupled with the project progress meetings, helps avoid project issues and delays, and monitors the project schedule and budget.
Documentation | Proper documentation is critical for all projects. We have a thorough understanding of the document control procedures required for public works projects for a variety of funding sources. Z&K’s document control management policies are prepared to comply with the City’s requirements. Our typical monthly project progress reports include the status of deliverables, utility and outside-agency efforts, cost and schedule snapshot and analysis, issues discussion and recommended resolution actions. Monthly progress reports will be tailored to the needs of the City for each project.
Quality Assurance and Quality Control | QA/QC will be an ongoing task throughout the duration of the project. Z&K’s project and construction management QA/QC process starts with standardization of successful procedures. All projects utilize Z&K’s standardized project electronic filing system, which is mirrored with a binder-based hard copy indexed system. Z&K’s electronic filing system is a cloud-based system accessible in real-time to all Z&K project team members as well as its client as requested. Daily, weekly, and periodic correspondence, logs and reports are regularly reviewed for accuracy, up-to-date maintenance, aging, and escalation of issues, appropriateness, potential changes and/or claims and contract compliance.
Schedule | Our project manager will prepare and maintain a Microsoft Project schedule.
The schedule, task lists, deliverables, agency review time, and progress reports will be used to list each task in the project to enable our project manager to hold members accountable for delivery. We will provide a summary report regularly that shows tasks completed, items that may have changed, and schedule updates if needed.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Z&K Consultants Inc. has an exceptional record of success providing full project management and construction management services for public agencies as well as private enterprises and is abundantly qualified to manage the City of Pico Rivera’s projects. The Z&K Team will provide the following tasks for the City of Pico Rivera:
A. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT | The Z&K team has the knowledge, skill, and experience to ensure that all project services required for this contract are coordinated and delivered in accordance with the plans and specifications. Z&K has carefully selected this "A-Team" of and committed our most qualified staff for the duration of the contract to deliver a successful project. The assigned Z&K Inspector and Construction Manager are committed to provide their services at all times required by the contract. They will manage and coordinate all aspects of the project, inclusive of the services identified in the RFP.
Our proposed personnel have successfully provided construction management and inspection for a variety of projects. The Z&K Inspector is on site daily to observe construction operations and materials and compare them with the project documents.
Z&K will schedule, coordinate, and conduct a pre-construction meeting with the City, affected agencies, and the Contractor, as well as the design engineer, utilities, and other agencies. An agenda will be prepared in advance to notify attendees of key items for discussion. At the pre-construction conference, we will discuss special project concerns and establish the protocol to be used throughout the project. The meeting will highlight the contractor’s responsibility for items such as order of work, permit and environmental agreements, safety and access, progress pay requests, labor compliance, submittals, RFIs, CCOs, quality control, materials certification, schedule updates, and weekly meetings. Z&K will review the baseline schedule and verify that it meets all the required information prior to issuing the Notice to Proceed to the Contractor. Z&K will prepare and promptly distribute meeting minutes to all attendees. Z&K will establish coordination and a line of communication to be used among participants throughout the project.
Z&K will schedule, coordinate, and conduct weekly construction meetings with City, contractor, designer, and other involved parties. At each weekly meeting, all ongoing issues will be reviewed and discussed. All project stakeholders will be invited to the weekly meeting. An agenda of meeting topics will be distributed in advance and include items such as safety, updated progress of the work, request for information (RFIs), submittals, testing and inspection reports, non-conformance notices, contract issues, procedures, environmental monitoring, change orders (COs), look-ahead schedule for upcoming work, pay requests, and so forth. Unresolved issues will be carried over to the next week’s meeting until a final resolution is obtained. Z&K will prepare and promptly distribute meeting minutes to all attendees. Z&K will host a special meeting focused on the schedule of material procurements to ensure long lead times and no avoid delaying the project’s completion. We will coordinate with City Staff, multiple contractors when applicable, agencies, and Project stakeholders. In addition to weekly progress meetings, we will participate in field meetings and document issues, findings, directions, changes, etc., and develop solutions. Each week, we will create a “Weekly Statement of Working Days,” in addition to other reports, to be submitted to the contractor and filed in our documents until the end of the project. We will review shop drawings and material submittals with the Engineer of Record and determine consistency with the plans and specifications. We will also review RFIs with the Engineer of Record and provide a report.
Any design changes will be coordinated with the Engineer of Record. Z&K works proactively to eliminate or reduce project impacts from extra work reports and contract change orders (CCOs). Z&K will provide first-line management of CCO administration including review and evaluation of CCO requests. We will review any potential change order requests, determine merit and provide a report to the Project Manager.
Z&K will provide project mitigation such as possible alternatives and negotiation as the City’s advocate. We will ensure we receive written approval from the City’s Project Manager prior to approval of any extra work. Z&K will perform an investigation and inspection of site conditions that differ from those described in the contract documents and provide recommendations to the project Owner on acceptance. We will perform an impact mitigation, review submittals, and present recommendations for resolution of claims, disputes, and verification of costs. We will coordinate design changes with Engineer of Record.
The CM will perform on-going review throughout the project to anticipate any problems and avoid any potential claims. If claims arise, the CM will work with the City and Contractor to find the best solution to resolve any claims in a timely manner. We will work closely under the direction of the City with the contractor to verify that change orders are processed and executed promptly by the contract documents and City’s procedures. The Inspector/Construction Manager will perform a review and recommendation for any changes.
Z&K will participate in public outreach activities and assist the City in forming and maintaining good relations with the local business community regarding construction impacts by providing community outreach and a contact person to manage public relations for the duration of the project. At a minimum, the Z&K team distribute verbal and written notices to local businesses before any construction impacts take place. Z&K will manage and track public inquiries for the Contractor and for the City and will advise of any concerns and findings. This will include the preparation and distribution of information materials for the affected public, including fact sheets and project updates.
The Z&K Team will maintain a master project schedule to include all completed and scheduled construction work. Z&K will regularly update this schedule to reflect construction progress. The Team will also provide updates to the City on any other pertinent project information affecting the construction schedule. This update will show current conditions and revisions required by actual progress. We will review the revised construction schedule submitted by the Contractor due to delays, time extensions, change orders, additional work, etc. within one week of submittal.
Z&K works proactively to eliminate or reduce project impacts from change orders. Z&K will provide first-line management of contract change order request administration including review and evaluation of contract change order request requests; independent estimates; project mitigation such as possible alternatives and negotiation as the City’s advocate; written approval from the City prior to approval of any extra work; investigation and inspection of site conditions; schedule impact and analysis and verification; recommendations to the project Owner on acceptance; impact mitigation; review of submittals, and recommendation for resolution of claims and disputes; and verification of costs We will prepare change orders within 48 hours in the standard City format as well as in accordance with all applicable Federal and State funding requirements.
We will maintain a current monthly accounting of construction costs to complete the project, including approved change orders for City’s review and approval. The monthly progress billing will be tied to the construction schedule. Work activities and material deliveries will be assigned the correct completion percentage by the Contractor. This will be reviewed by the Construction Inspector and discrepancies will be addressed. If necessary, the Contractor will revise and resubmit the schedule of values. This process ensures the Owner is accurately billed for the completed work monthly. Z&K will approve the monthly construction schedule, including activity sequences and durations, schedule of submittals, and schedule of delivery for products with long lead-time.
Z&K staff bring a detailed understanding of the City processes for administering Contractor progress payments per the City’s standards & procedures. We will work closely under the direction of the City and with the contractor to verify that the contractor’s payments are processed, provide payment recommendations, and ensure they are executed promptly by the contract documents and City’s procedures. Z&K will reconcile the work done with the pay requests. Z&K will work with the Contractor on required corrections to the pay requests and ensure that they are in the format and forms required.
We will review and coordinate approval of Submittals and shop drawings with the design engineer as needed. Z&K will log, track, and proves submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), request for Changes (RFCs), Contract Change Orders (CCOs) field directives, Notices of Potential Claim (NOPCs), Non-Conformance Reports (MCRs), and review and approve traffic control plan. We will review all requests for clarification and provide to the Engineer of Record for clarification. Z&K’s CM will be responsible for monitoring the maintenance of the Project Record Drawings and the final preparation of the as-built drawings upon project completion.
We will provide the City with the Contractor’s Record Drawings or as-built plans at the Project completion. Z&K will monitor any changes and create redlines on as-built drawings and coordinate the as-built plans with the City and Design Engineer. Z&K Consultants will prepare a final report detailing the work completed, costs, changes, warranties, and documentation provided to the City. We will monitor materials documentation and testing results, as well as enforce corrections. We will conduct labor compliance and certified payrolls reviews and approvals with every monthly payment.
Our Team will review and approve the contractor’s safety program. Z&K will review required construction survey including lines and grades, construction staking, cut sheets, etc. Our Inspector/Construction Manager will service the project and visit the site as needed for the life of the project.
Proper information flow is crucial to the success of a project. A construction project generates a large amount of information, which must be distributed to all parties on a timely basis. The source of this information will include contracts, meeting agendas/minutes, drawings and specifications, submittals, requests for information (RFIs), pay requests, invoices, inspection reports, and so forth. Z&K will act as the hub for the management of all information flow. Z&K has extensive experience providing webbased document management solutions for its clients. We will process all Project documentation per the City standard format and maintain the project files per the City’s requirements. We will provide a final Power Point Presentation depicting progressive photos from original start of work to completion to present to City Council. During the project, we will provide project construction weekly photos.
B. CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION | Z&K proposed staff will complete daily reports, including equipment, crews/personnel, and photos (before, during and after construction).
The Inspector/Construction Manager will review the inspectors’ daily reports and will ensure the City receives them daily. The Inspector will complete daily measurements of quantities of work with the Contractor and log them in the daily inspection reports. He will provide all documented measurements and calculations to the Inspector/Construction Manager to process progress payments, change orders, extra work, etc. He will prepare in-progress punch lists at the completion of each phase of the project. The Inspector will attend all the Project meetings such as the preconstruction, field, and progress meetings.
He will ensure the Project construction is in accordance with approved PS&E, City Standards, and Greenbook. Any Inspection for nights and weekend will be performed at the City’s approval per Specifications. We will request City approval for any overtime. He will inspect materials and equipment upon delivery for compliance with construction contract documentation. Each working day, the inspector will meet with the Contractor to review the proposed work plans, including specific details that may affect progress.
He will inform the City of any work which may result in a noteworthy impact to the City.
The Construction inspector will provide and closely monitor compaction, material and other necessary testing. He will provide and closely monitor any required special inspections. He will maintain copies of all permits needed to construct the Project and enforce special requirements of each. The team will review testing (such as soil testing) results and require the Contractor to provide corrective measures to achieve compliance where required.
Z&K Inspectors will enforce all of the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, as well as all water quality best management practices and SWPPP throughout all phases of the project. Z&K understand the importance of managing the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Our team includes QSD/Ps and inspectors fully knowledgeable regarding storm water BMP implementation and maintenance requirements. Our team is very knowledgeable in the development, implementation, and reporting requirements of a SWPPP. The Contractor will be required to file a Notice of Intent (NOI) with the SWRCB and to develop a SWPPP. We will monitor the contractor for compliance and confirm that required sampling takes place during rain events and required reports are filed into SMARTS. We will review the contractor’s compliance with regulatory permits, mitigation measures, storm water regulations, and the SWPPP. Z&K will notify the Contractor immediately if control measures are not installed correctly and will oversee a prompt correction. We will be available to assist with the document review, uploading the document to the SMARTS system, obtaining a WDID number, and the implementation of the plan.
Z&K Inspectors will monitor the Contractor and their subcontractors for safety compliance for meeting local, state, and federal safety requirements. Z&K will review the Contractor’s compliance with workplace safety and health standards and notify the City of noncompliance. The Z&K Team is knowledgeable with the Caltrans Safety Manual and the Cal/OSHA Construction Safety Orders. Z&K will review, monitor, document and enforce contractor safety procedures for compliance with all safety laws and regulations. If any safety violations occur, Z&K will take immediate action to correct the issue and report any incidents to the City. All Z&K staff will observe construction safety, public safety, and convenience. Z&K inspectors will provide photograph and video of pre-work and postwork conditions, in addition to daily as part of their daily reporting during construction.
Z&K will provide one complete set of construction digital photographs of all scope of work and critical items throughout the duration of the project. This set will include all photos and video footage from pre-construction, construction and post-construction. Our Inspector will report to the City Project Manager daily via email or text.
C. CONSTRUCTABILITY REVIEW | We understand that Z&K will be on-boarded prior to Bid and Award. We will provide constructability review of 65%, 95% and 100% design PS&E submittals. In addition, we will review for construction, phasing, clarifications, design errors or omission mitigation and tracking, impacts to schedule, impacts to cost, risk identification, and recommendations to increase efficiencies of the proposed projects.
D. LABOR COMPLIANCE | Z&K will assist the City in meeting labor compliance requirements, including, but not limited to, ensuring compliance with prevailing wage requirements, auditing certified payroll records and related documentation, and ensuring that all required documentation has been received and work completed. We also will be required to identify potential labor compliance claim issues before they arise and investigate complaints of underpayment. We will conduct on-site investigative activities to resolve worker complaints and other identified prevailing wage violations and will provide monthly reports containing sufficient data to enable evaluation of both progress and problems.
Z&K will perform labor compliance reviews in accordance with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) or Davis Bacon Act, whichever is higher. Z&K inspectors will conduct weekly field interviews with workers from each labor trade to verify that actual prevailing wages and fringe benefits distributed to workers follow applicable laws and certified payroll reports submitted by the contractor and subcontractors. The Z&K team will request certified payroll reports and receipts of submission of certified payroll to the DIR or Davis Bacon Act from the contractor and subcontractors monthly. Z&K will immediately inform the City of any discrepancies or violations discovered during field interviews. Z&K will provide a detailed description that clearly demonstrates our understanding of performing labor compliance in accordance with State and Federal Standard requirements, specifically LAPM and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program requirements. The selected consultant shall be responsible to verify that the contractor is in compliance will all State and Federal labor requirements.
We understand that labor compliance scope of work includes the following: Verify eligibility of selected contractor and its subcontractors to receive contract awards by confirming current, active license status with Contractors State License Board; current, valid contractor’s bond and workers’ compensation coverage; LAPM submittal requirements; non-appearance on Federal List of Parties Excluded and State Division of Labor Standards Enforcement debarment lists. Attend preconstruction conference to present federal labor compliance requirements to contractor and subcontractors; prepare minutes and attendance record thereof. Verify and document jobsite posting of wage rate information and required labor compliance posters. Conduct site visits to monitor workforce utilization; perform labor compliance interviewing of employees on site, using appropriate forms, in the proper frequency and of the proper work classifications required by governmental authorities. Receive and review labor compliance documentation from public works observers or inspectors and compare with contractor-submitted documents and interviews and information obtained from site visits. Monitor contractor-submitted payroll documentation on a continuous basis, including weekly certified payroll reports, fringe benefit statements, apprenticeship documentation, and payroll deduction authorizations. Review and verify the contractor’s skilled and trained workforce certification and monthly skilled and trained workforce reports. Follow up with contractor by telephone, email, and/or certified mail regarding required document submittals and payroll discrepancies.
E. UTILITY AND OUTSIDE AGENCY COORDINATION | The Z&K Team will provide ongoing coordination with public utilities to resolve any construction questions or conflicts, and to avoid any potential delays or additional costs to the project. Z&K will send notification of the pre-construction meeting and all other progress meetings to all affected utility companies and public agencies, including the Sheriff’s Department, the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Montebello Transit, and Metro Transit prior to construction. Any conflicts with utilities will be reported to the utility company and Z&K will work to coordinate the relocation or removal of the utility.
The resolution will be reported to the City. We will review the Project scope of work with each utility company at the pre-construction meet, review possible conflicts and work with each utility to ensure that specific needs of the Project are understood. We will coordinate with utility companies to expedite the identification of any unknown utilities found during construction and coordinate relocation work by utility companies. Our team will ensure that the Contractor is aware of all existing underground utilities by ensuring that Dig Alert tickets are current and up to date prior to excavation. Additionally, we will communicate with utilities early since various of utilities may need to be adjusted by the Owner and require utility coordination.
F. TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS AND RIGHT OF ENTRY | We understand that right of entry tasks includes, but is not limited to, ensure and coordinate permission to enter private property, communicate with private property owners and obtain permission signatures, when applicable, and maintain all right of entry documentation in the project files as permanent job records.
G. MATERIAL TESTING AND GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES | We are proud to Team with Converse Consultants to provide material testing services. We will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the geotechnical and materials testing program to ensure all required testing is performed with the required frequencies and documented properly.
Material Testing shall conform to all Greenbook Standards and City Standards. Converse will review and approve ARHM and AC Mix designs where applicable. They will also review and approve PCC mix design and consult with the City for approval of PCC mix for the Project. We will provide all material source inspection, sampling and testing by a qualified materials engineer. We will provide the requested miscellaneous consultation during the Project, including discussion with the contractor to emphasize proper treatment of concrete. We will provide all compaction testes per the plans and specifications.
Sampling and testing activities will be conducted in accordance with the contract documents and approved procedures. The Inspector will work with the Contractor to correct any failed tests and achieve compliance. Our team has the ability to effectively make decisions and coordinate with other professionals on field issues related to material testing and inspection. Z&K will develop and provide a comprehensive testing program for the Project in accordance with the contract documents. Our Team will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the materials testing program to ensure all required testing is performed with the required frequencies and documented. We will provide a qualified technician as necessary to conduct density tests on roadway sub-grade, aggregate base, asphalt concrete, slope fill and trench backfill placement as required.
Z&K will provide an ACI-certified technician as necessary to make sets of concrete cylinders as needed and perform slump tests for the curb, gutter, concrete drainage devices, paving and structural foundations. The team will perform compression strength tests on concrete cylinders, perform plant inspection at facilities supplying concrete and hot mix asphalt, and keep records of all samples and tests in the project files as permanent job records. Materials incorporated into the project, represented by failing tests, will be documented in the project files also. Test results will cite applicable contract requirements, test and/or analytical procedures used. We will provide actual results and include a statement that the item tested or analyzed conforms or fails to conform to specified requirements. Test results will be signed by a testing laboratory representative authorized to sign certified documentation and forward to the City. We will perform test as-needed per the City’s Caltrans approved Quality Assurance Plan.
H. PROJECT CLOSEOUT | Z&K will conduct a final inspection and walk-through including City staff, Contractor, maintenance/service personnel, project architect/design consultant, and all affected stakeholders. Our Inspector/Construction Manager will take a proactive approach at processing close-out documentation by preparing a final punch list of items, which typically include guarantees/warranties, subcontractor liens, retention, and final acceptance/certificates of completion, orderly transfer of key records and documents, resolution of outstanding issues, final payment preparation and processing along with final acceptance or record drawings. We will certify completion of the Project and recommend acceptance. Our Team will finalize contract bid items, claims, change orders, and punch list items. We will prepare final reports, including reports of completion for acceptance of the Project. We will finalize and deliver all construction files to the City for archives. Z&K will provide an electronic copy of all reports and construction files to the City along with an electronic version of all record drawings and files in PDF file format.
F. CLIENT REFERENCES
City of San Bernardino
Contact Name: Alex Qishta, PE, Former Director of Public Works Address: 290 N D St, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Phone Number: (760) 369-0801 x307
Email Address: [email protected]
Project: On-Call PM & Inspection Services
City of Chino
Contact Name: Amer Jakher, PE, Special Projects Manager Address: 13220 Central Ave, Chino, CA 91710
Phone Number: (909) 334-3250
Email Address: [email protected]
Project: On-Call Inspection Services and Construction/Program Management Services Long Beach Water Department
Contact Name: Wendy Chen, PE, Manager of Engineering
Address: 1800 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA 90807
Phone Number: (562) 754-3370
Email Address: [email protected]
Project: On-Call Program/PM & Construction Management
G. RIGHTS TO MATERIALS
We understand that all responses, inquiries, and correspondence relating to this RFP and all reports, charts, displays, schedules, exhibits, and other documentation produced by the Consultant that are submitted as part of the Proposal and not withdrawn shall, upon receipt by City, become property of City.
H. SCHEDULE OF HOURLY RATES
Rates included in our fee proposal contains fully billable rates. Hourly rates reflect all costs for office overhead, including direct and indirect costs. We understand that the schedule of hourly rates shall remain fixed for the term of the PSA. We understand that the City will consider, at its sole discretion, rate adjustment requests for cost of living increases after year 3, on a case by case basis. At that time, Z&K will propose a 3% increase per annum. All insurance will be in force at the time of contract execution.
Z&K Consultants, Inc Hourly Rates:
Senior Construction Manager................................................................................................. $166 Construction Manager............................................................................................................. $158 Senior Construction Inspector................................................................................................. $148 Construction Inspector............................................................................................................ $142 Claims Mitigation..................................................................................................................... $165 Deputy/Special Inspector........................................................................................................ $148 Project Manager/Document Control........................................................................................ $138 Labor Compliance Officer ....................................................................................................... $135 Scheduler/Estimator................................................................................................................ $145 Surveyor.................................................................................................................................. $159 Drone Pilot .............................................................................................................................. $135 SWPPP/Environmental Specialist........................................................................................... $158 Landscape Architect ............................................................................................................... $162 Senior Highway & Bridge Designer/Structural Engineer......................................................... $165 Public Relations/Community Outreach ................................................................................... $135
APPENDIX A. RESUMES
Senior Construction Manager (Project Contact)
Deputy/Special Inspector
Mr. Faqih has 32 years of experience in the Construction Management, Construction Inspection, Project
Management, and Contract Administration of capital
imporvement and public works projects, including street improvements, bridges, traffic signal, water
treatment and distribution systems, storm drain
facilities, parks, retaining walls, slurry seal, pavement rehabilitation, intersection improvements, water and
sewer pipelines, traffic signal improvements, lift
stations, pump stations, and roadway widenings. He
has extensive experience managing multiple projects in
Los Angeles County and Orange County since 1999. Mr.
Faqih’s experience extends to interfacing and
coordinating with the Caltrans-Local Assistance Program, Counties, Cities, Funding Agencies. He has excellent
skills in understanding construction contracts, review and control project cost and schedule, coordinate and assist in negotiating change orders, maintain project as-builts, managing multiple subconsultants and supervise
inspection staff. Mr. Faqih excels in providing detailed constructability review of project plans and specifications, which minimizes the potential project delays and change orders and assists the client from pre-award to project close-out to ensure full funding reimbursement. Zack has extensive experience managing multiple projects
requiring interfacing and coordination with Caltrans,
counties, funding agencies, Federal-FHWA/BIA, railroad
and utility companies, and environmental and regulatory agencies.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Ramona Ave. And Walnut Ave. Traffic Signal
Modifications and Street Improvements Project |
Senior Construction Manager/Project Manager: The
project consisted of traffic signal improvements, street and pavement improvements, as well as traffic signal
improvements, to a residential neighborhood and four
arterial streets for one project, and intersection
improvements and lane upgrades for the other.
Improvements include street and pavement rehabilitation, intersection improvement, clearing and grubbing, slurry seal, cold mill and AC overlay, utility coordination, as well as electrical and lighting improvements, including traffic signal hardware replacement, pedestrian countdown
signal hardware installation, replacement and testing of fiber optic communication equipment, boring inspection.
Zack Faqih, MSCE, PE, QSD/P C.B.O., ICC Cert.
EDUCATION
» MSCE - Structures
Cal State Fullerton 2005
» BSCE - Civil
/Transportation
Cal State LA 1985
LICENSES &
REGISTRATION
» Professional Engineer,
PE
State of California,
C57958
» Certified Accessibility
Inspector/Plans Examiner
» Certified Building Official
» Certified Plans Examiner
» Certified Mechanical
Inspector
» Certified Plumbing
Inspector
» Certified Electrical
Inspector
» SWPPP (QSD) & (QSP)
Certificate # 22055
» OSHA 30 Hour
Construction
Safety & Health
» State Certified HERS
Rater
» Certified Emergency
Inspector
» C.G.B.P Certified Green
Building Inspector
» Certified Special
Inspector for Fire Proofing
» Certified Special
Inspector for Structural
Welding
» Certified Special
Inspector for Structural
Steel
» Certified Special
Inspector for Reinforced
Concrete
The scope also involved drainage improvements, landscaping improvements, AC base course, ARHM pavement, concrete repairs to curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveways and driveway approaches, and replacing markings and striping on concrete and asphalt.
Moulton Parkway Bridge at Aliso Creek, City of Laguna Hills, CA | Construction Manager/Resident Engineer: The project consisted of building prestress box girder bridge for the southbound of Moulton Parkway along with widening the Road by 3 lanes to accommodate for the new bridge and three new intersections. The road widening included a new structural section AC/AB for the road, set up the grades, sidewalks, ADA ramps, drainage facilities, traffic signals and streetlights. He has also organized and attending progress meetings, negotiated contract change orders, set up daily logs, weekly statements, approved materials submittals and progress payments.
WMWD, Victoria Avenue Recharge Water Facility | Senior Construction Manager This major capital improvement project for Western Municipal Water District includes the installation of new groundwater extraction wells as a means to help increase the groundwater basin quantity and improve its quality. Major improvements on this project include: mass grading operations, the installation of three stormwater basins, a divergent structure, numerous interior roadway improvements for vehicular and pedestrian access, two concrete trapezoidal rerouting channels into the water basin, stormwater collection structure, the installation of 4000 linear feet of 20” reclaimed water pipeline three local city streets connecting the gage canal reservoir into the 3 proposed storm water basins.
City of Compton, Residential Rehabilitation Project | Senior Construction Manager This project included street rehabilitation of seven major City streets. Streets included were: Caldwell Street, Myrrh Street, Grandee Avenue, 134th/Elva Avenue, Tajauta Avenue, Bradfield Avenue and Alondra Boulevard. Scope of work consisted of construction of cold mill, ARHM pavement, AC base course, aggregate base, full depth AC slot pavement, curb and gutters, sidewalks, cross gutter, alley intersection, driveway approach, curb ramps, traffic signal loop, adjust to grade existing sewer manhole, water valve, water meter, and storm drain manhole, and such other items.
City of Costa Mesa, Citywide Parkway Maintenance & Street Rehabilitation Project | Senior Construction Manager: This citywide street improvement program in the City of Costa Mesa involved mobilization, removal and reconstruction of curb and gutters, sidewalks, driveway approaches, spandrels, cross gutters, ADA curb ramps, removal and reconstruction of existing pavement, milling and overlaying with new asphalt, adjustment of manholes and utility covers to grade, application of slurry seal, crack sealing, traffic signing, striping and markings, traffic markers and speed humps, installation of specialty and bicycle loop detectors, and implementation of traffic control.
City of Costa Mesa, Jack Hammett Sports Complex Improvement Project | Senior Construction Manager: This $2.3M project includes various improvements to the Jack Hammett Sports Complex, a 14.5-acre park with six illuminated utility fields, a restroom building, picnic benches, and on-site parking. The project involves parking lot improvements, concrete flatwork, ADA improvements, electrical runs to the pull boxes for multiple storage buildings, retaining walls, lighting, irrigation and landscaping, foundation improvements, construction and installation of two new storage buildings, electrical and mechanical work within the buildings, and all associated work with the buildings.
Ms. Fraire has provided Program and Project
Management for numerous projects totaling over $600M.
She has successfully delivered over 300 capital
improvement projects ranging from water/wastewater
projects, street improvements, pavement rehabilitations, storm drain improvements, parks, bridges, culverts, traffic signal improvements, pipeline projects, wells, tanks, and various other public works projects. She has thorough
knowledge of project management of public works and
capital improvement projects including street
improvements, parks, water and wastewater projects,
involving flood risk management, water conservation
facilities, water mains, pressure regulating and pumping stations, wells, valves, fittings, and other appurtenances, reservoirs, channels, and storm drains, as well as access roads, culverts, and bridges. She is knowledgeable of the latest construction practices and requirements,
communicates effectively, and possesses computer
usage and writing skills. Her experience includes an
extensive background in construction management and
inspection, construction contracting, project management, quality control and assurance, and project coordination She has excellent skills in understanding construction
contracts, review and control project cost and schedule, coordinate and assist in negotiating change orders,
provide project updates to the client, ensure timely review of critical path method schedule to track any changes in critical path and delays, maintain project as-builts, managing multiple subconsultants and supervise inspection staff.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Long Beach Utilities: City of Long Beach, CA | Principal in Charge/Claims Mitigation/Program Manager: Ms. Fraire has provided the following services for Long Beach Utilities to successful deliver over 50 projects. Prepare Request for Proposals (RFP)s for master planning, engineering design, services for construction management and inspection services, select consultants, prepare contracts, etc, conduct meetings with LBWD staff, outside consultants and contractors during planning, design, and construction projects, review deliverables for design and perform constructability reviews to ensure the contracts are bid ready, train LBWD Project Managers and/or provide advice for resolving technical and/or construction issues as they arise, constructability Reviews, review of 30% PDR, 60%, 90%, 100%, and Bid Ready plans and specifications, coordinating and supervising all inspections for in-house inspection
EDUCATION
» BSCE - Civil
Engineering, California
State Polytechnic
University, Pomona
LICENSES &
REGISTRATION
» Professional Engineer,
P.E. State of California,
#91674
» SWPPP (QSD) & (QSP)
Certificate #27614
» 30-Hr. Cal OSHA
» Defensive Driving
Training
Crystal Fraire, PE,
Principal In Charge/Claims Mitigation QSD/QSP
staff and outside consultants, processing all RFIs, Progress Payments, etc. and conducting all Progress Meetings, coordinating all communications with the Engineers of Record (EORs) and CM staff, performing public outreach tasks, performing all Claims Management, acting as coordinator with the various jurisdictions such as RCFCWCD, Caltrans, RWQCB, ACOE, CDFG, and other agencies to complete permits, coordinating with SCE to secure new electrical service for the various facilities, and performing construction management services for projects in the construction phase. The projects include:
• LADWP Haynes Generating Station
Sewer Pipeline Project ($20M)
• LADWP Haynes Generating Station
Recycled Water Pipeline Project
($17M)
• O-0750: 2021 New Wells Project
($25M)
• MC-5223: Golden Ave Water Main
Replacement ($5M)
• Well Commission 22A ($3M)
• EO-3501: 32nd St BPS Rehabilitation
($9M)
• O-0751: LBWD GWTP-1 and GWTP-2
New Wells ($12M)
• REO-0208 Alamitos Tank 19 and 20
Conversion ($6M)
• O-0748: NLB-13 & NLB-14 Equipping
($5M)
• Groundwater Treatment Plant HVAC
Replacement Project ($8M)
• EO-3585: LBWD Admin Bldg Roof
Improvements ($1M)
• 2021 Four New Wells – El Dorado 1, El
Dorado 2, Citizens 8A, Commission 23
($22M)
• New Wells Alamitos 9A and Alamitos
14 ($12M)
• New Wells Comm 23A and Comm 26
($11M)
• Water Main Replacement - Spinnaker
Bay Ph 1 ($4M)
• S-25 Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation
($4M)
• S-8 Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation
($4M)
• Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and
Replacement Projects 7 & 8
($2M/$2M)
• Cathodic Protection Phases 5 & 6
($1.5M/$1.5M)
• Large Valve Replacement FY22/23
(Willow St) ($1M)
• O-0745: West Coast Basin Well
Equipment ($2M)
• EO-3583: JWJ Reservoir Chemical
Dosing System ($3M)
• EO-3557: Cathodic Protection Phase 6
($2M)
Additional Projects for various agencies | Principal in Charge / Claims Mitigation • City of Tustin: Veteran Sports Park at Tustin Legacy, Tustin, CA • City of Lake Forest: Street Resurfacing and Slurry Seal Program, Lake Forest, CA • City of Norwalk: CDBG Local Streets Rehabilitation Project, Norwalk, CA • SR-91 Corridor Operations Project, Riverside County Transportation Commission, Corona, CA
• Magnolia Ave. Grade Separation, County of Riverside, Corona, CA • City of Costa Mesa: Citywide Parkway Maintenance & Street Rehabilitation Project, Costa Mesa, CA
• City of San Marino | Street Rehabilitation Program Phase 1 & Phase 2 Mr. Flores has experience in project management,
construction management, contracting, field investigation, project management, and quality control for numerous capital improvement projects and federally funded projects, involving street improvement, bridge construction, storm drains, traffic signals, traffic signs, streetlights, pavement markings, construction projects, and maintenance projects. Mr. Flores has a thorough understanding of Cal-OSHA practices and
procedures, ADA and Caltrans ADA requirements, as well as extensive knowledge of Caltrans construction practices, physical characteristics and properties of highway
construction materials, and approved methods and
equipment used in making physical tests of construction materials. Additionally, Mr. Flores is familiar with Caltrans field and construction office procedures, with experience assisting in inspection to assure compliance with plans and specifications, assisting in preparation of contract change orders, contract estimates, and progress payments,
coordinating field testing of materials for compliance with project specifications and the Caltrans Quality Assurance Program, maintaining accurate project records, performing analytical calculations, and monitoring Contractor progress by preparing progress reports as required.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of Alhambra, Street Rehabilitation Projects | Senior Construction Manager
These street improvement programs for FY 19-20 & 20-21
consist of the pavement and street rehabilitation of 23 local street segments. Improvements included slurry seal
treatment, varying depths of cold million and overlay, full depth removal and reconstruction, concrete improvements to ADA curb ramps, curb and gutters, and driveway approaches, intersection improvements, traffic signal hardware installation, fiber optic utility coordination, traffic signal loops, driveway aprons in need of repairs, and concrete cross gutter reconstruction.
City of Norwalk, CDBG Local Streets Rehabilitation Project | Project Manager This project is part of a local street rehabilitation program within Zone 28 of the City of Norwalk and is Community Block Development Grand funded. The project’s scope Anthony Flores, BSCE, EIT
Senior Construction Manager
Scheduler/Estimator & Constructability Reviewer
EDUCATION
» Bachelor of Science
in Civil Engineering –
California State
University, Long
Beach
TRAINING &
REGISTRATION
» Engineer-In-Training
(EIT), State of
California, #170698
» Caltrans Temporary
Pedestrian Facilities
Training
» 30-Hr. Cal OSHA
» Defensive Driving
Training
» Sexual Harassment
Prevention Training
includes repairs and reconstruction of concrete appurtenances, including cross gutters, curb and gutters, upgrades of ADA ramps to be compliant with ADA standards.
City of Chino, On-Call Project & Construction Management | Senior Construction Manager
• SD211 – 11th Street/B Street
Project
• ST232 – Kimball Ave Street
Improvement
• MS202 – ADA Grievance 21-004
Curb Ramps at Olive Place &
Walnut Ave
• SN211 – Alley Sanitation Rehab
20-21 Phase 1, II, and III
• ST223 – Madison St & Kellogg
Ave Gap Closure Project
• D4215 Prado Inundation Area
Remediation - Watertight Sewer
Manhole Assembly and Streetlight
Connections Retrofit Project
• MS 222 Slurry Seal Program
• MS 202 & ST 221 Chino Avenue
Accessibility and Curb Ramp
Improvements at 15th,17th and
19th Streets and Norton Avenue
PCC Walk and Curb Ramps
• NC231 Schaefer Ave Localized
Asphalt Repairs
• ST162 Localized Asphalt Repairs
Various Locations
• R7200 Masonry Block Wall at
Chino Police Department
• Yorba Ave Street Improvements –
From Midblock between Chino
Ave to Schaefer Ave
• F Street, G Street, 5th Street -
Street Improvements
• City Hall EMT Parking Lot
Improvements
City of Lake Forest, Street Resurfacing of Glenn Ranch Road from Portola to El Toro | Senior Construction Manager
Mr. Flores is performing construction inspection services for this project, which involves the street resurfacing of Glenn Ranch Road from Portola Parkway to El Toro Road, as well as the slurry seal of and arterial slurry seal of Jeronimo and Muirlands from Los Alisos to Bake. Relevant project features include street resurfacing and rehabilitation, application of slurry seal, grinding and overlay, cold milling, ARHM pavement, AC base course, aggregate base, curb and gutters, ADA ramp construction, intersection improvements, traffic signal hardware installation, fiber optic utility coordination, traffic signal loops, signing striping, markings and pavement legends, dig-outs, sewer and storm drain manholes, and water valves.
City of Vernon, 50th Street Water Main Replacement Project | Senior Construction Manager
The project’s scope of work includes demolition and reconstruction of the 12” iron ductile pipeline to the City’s existing water services, such as installation of all appurtenances, fittings, valves, blow-offs, siphons, concrete pipe supports, thrust blocks, trenching, bedding and backfill, replacement of traffic markings, shoring, over excavation, temporary and permanent pavement, steel plating, and roadway improvements and repair, installation of commercial services and laterals, pressure testing and disinfection of installed pipeline.
Mr. Dawson has over 28 years of experience in public
works inspection, construction management, contracting, quality control, and management of large-scale capital
improvement projects. Mr. Dawson’s expertise extends to his familiarity with Caltrans, Federal Department of Labor and State of California Division of Labor Standards
Enforcement, and equal employment opportunity
compliance monitoring. Mr. Dawson is experienced in
performing quality control and code compliance inspection services for owners, engineers, and local jurisdictions.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of San Marino, Street Rehabilitation Program
(Phase 1 and Phase 2) | Senior Construction Manager /
Senior Construction Inspector
Improvements include cold-milling asphalt concrete
pavement and re-paving with HMA and ARHM, clearing
and grubbing, localized pavement repairs, replacing
impacted traffic striping, markings, pavement legends, loop detectors, curb painting, replacing damaged curb and
gutter, curb ramps, cross gutters, sidewalks, driveways and driveway approaches, inspection and replacement of sewer manholes, coordinating with local utilities, preparation and implementation of SWPPP and BMPs, and providing
temporary traffic control in conformance with the contract documents and applicable permits.
City of Temecula, Pavement Rehabilitation Program |
Senior Construction Manager / Senior Construction
Inspector
The work for this project generally includes pavement
Improvements along Winchester Road from Jefferson
Avenue to Ynez Road. Improvements Include, remove and
replace existing asphalt pavement, reconstruction of traffic loops, adjust existing manholes and valves for different utilities, and installation of striping and pavement markers. The project cost is approximately $1.4 million. Technical Features include: Remove and replace existing asphalt pavement, Reconstruction of Traffic loops, Adjust Manholes, Sidewalk, Curb ramps, driveways, Adjust Valves for different utilities, Installation of Striping, Pavement Markers. Project was completed within schedule and within project budget.
Thomas Dawson, CBO, ICC Certified
Senior Construction Manager
Senior Construction Inspector & Deputy/Special Inspector & Constructability Reviewers
LICENSES &
REGISTRATION
» International Code
Counsel Certifications
» Building Plan Examiner
» California Commercial
» Combination
Inspect/Legacy
» California Commercial
Plumbing Inspector
» California Commercial
Mechanical Inspector
» California Residential
Mechanical Inspector
» California Residential
Electrical Inspector
» California Residential
Plumbing Inspector
» Certified Building
Official
» CLB License No.
674861
» OSHA 30 Hr.
LA County Sanitation District, Secondary Treatment Facility Whittier Narrows Water Reclamation Plant | Senior Construction Manager / Senior Construction Inspector
This $9M project constructed a new RAS pump station and pipe gallery and installed process air compresses, fine air diffusion, mechanical piping, pumping equipment, power, and controls. Mr. Dawson understands and is proficient at various maintenance of plan operations, MOPO. Mr. Dawson conducted MOPO meetings at project site prior to commencing shutdown for tie-in or modification of specific plant systems. Mr. Dawson reviewed the contractors submitted MOPO including conditions of shutdown, preparation, and installation procedures.
City of San Bernardino, Street Rehabilitation Project | Senior Construction Manager / Senior Construction Inspector
This project included the street rehabilitation and resurfacing of 10 City residential and commercial streets. The project technical features include: resurfacing; concrete overlays; unclassified excavation/fill; coldmill & overlay; removal of existing sidewalk, curb and gutter; driveway approaches, and speed humps; and the construction of sidewalk, curb ramps, cross walks, cross gutters, driveway approaches, and asphalt and concrete improvements of several City streets. The project also includes tree removals and several manhole/utility adjustments. The project cost is approximately $5.1 Million.
City of Tustin, Veteran Sports Park at Tustin Legacy | Senior Construction Manager / Senior Construction Inspector
This project is a $24M major capital improvement project for the City of Tustin. The project is a 31.5-acre sports community park bounded by Lansdowne Road, Valencia Avenue, and Severyns Road. Major improvements include infrastructure improvement, installation of drainage devices, water lines, gas lines, communication lines, interior roadway construction, and ADA compliant facilities such as sidewalks, driveways, curb ramps, parking spaces, and recreational buildings. Mr. Dawson provided construction inspection and deputy inspection for this project. Technical Project features also include:
major grading activities, AC & PCC paving, reinforced concrete channels, local street improvements, ADA compliant sidewalks, driveways, and curb ramps, curb & gutter, utility installation including water and sewer lines, landscape and irrigation, concrete walkways, lighting installation, water features, and hardscape. Retaining wall, block wall and site fencing.
City of La Quinta, SilverRock Park Venue Site | Senior Construction Manager / Senior Construction Inspector
This project is a community park for passive use. The SilverRock Park Venue Project is located on the southeast corner of SilverRock Way and Avenue 52. The park site sits on approximately 14 acres with approximately eight (8) acres of walking paths, turf, and landscaping. Construction work includes but is not limited to precise grading, landscaping and irrigation, utility construction including a grinder pump, stream and lake construction with floating fountain, furnishing and installation of pump for lake, furnishing and installation of lighting, decomposed granite parking lot construction, concrete ADA parking space construction, concrete and decomposed walkways, construction of a stage, construction of outlet structures, construction of retaining walls, construction of an outdoor theater with seating area.
Nadeem Syed, PE, QSD/P
,,, Senior Construction Manager
Mr. Syed has over 29 years of experience in project
management, construction management, civil engineering, and traffic engineering, with expertise in Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) development and
management and has successfully delivered over 30 street rehabilitation projects. He spent 20+ years in engineering and implementing various CIP projects for municipalities, including the cities of San Bernardino, El Monte, Rialto, Fontana, Corona, Diamond Bar, San Marcos, and Baldwin
Park. These capital projects have included parks, storm drain, street improvement, pavement rehabilitations, slurry seal, traffic signal, ADA improvements, pedestrian safety, concrete work including sidewalk, curb, gutter, ADA ramps, grade separations, interchanges, lift stations, sewer and water systems, park rehabilitation and municipal buildings.
Mr. Syed participates in developing department budgets, conducts training and performance evaluations to staff, establishes an Assessment District for construction of
sewer main line and streetlights, develops master plans for citywide projects, and he successfully applies for various grants such as HES, SR2S, and ATP grants.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of San Bernardino, Various Projects | Senior
Construction Manager: Mr. Syed is providing Project
Management and Construction Management services to
the City of San Bernardino for the following CIP Projects:
• Mt. Vernon Bridge Replacement
Project
• State Street Extension Phase I
Baseline to 16th Street Project
• 2nd Street Bridge Replacement at
Warm Creek Project
• 40th Street Widening from Johnson to
Electric Avenue Project
• “H” Street Widening from Kendall to
40th Street Project
• Sierra Way Storm Drain Project
• Kendall Drive Slope Stabilization
Rehabilitation Project
• Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation
Project (SB1)
• Parking Lot Improvement at Various
Locations Project
• ATP Cycle 2 – Safe Routes to Schools
Project at Three (3) Locations Project
City of Montebello, 10th Street Improvements Project | Senior Construction Manager: The Project consisted of removal and reconstruction of existing concrete sidewalks, curb and gutters, driveway approaches, curb ramps, cold milling existing AC pavement, adjustment of sewer manholes frames and covers, raising water valve covers
EDUCATION
» BS, Civil Engineering,
California State
University
Long Beach, 1990
» BA, Business, Punjab
University, Pakistan
LICENSES &
REGISTRATION
» Registered
Professional Civil
Engineer, CA –
No. 64381
» OSHA 30 Hour
» Defensive Driver
Training
» QSP/D Certified
to finished grade, installation of detectable warning surface on existing curb ramps, and installation of pavement markings and curb painting. This project consisted of design, project management, bidding, award of contract, construction management and inspection of the 10th Street Improvements from Whittier Boulevard to Cleveland Avenue.
City of Montebello, Pavement Rehabilitation, Various Streets (CDBG Zone) | Senior Construction Manager: The City completes pavement rehabilitation projects along residential, commercial, and alley corridors. The general improvements for pavement rehabilitation projects include cold mill and AC overlay, removing and replacing concrete sidewalks, curb and gutters, upgrading and constructing new access ramps, adjusting manholes to grades, and installing striping and pavement messages. The project consisted of design, project management, bidding, award of contract, construction management and inspection as well as federal fund administration and labor compliance of various streets pavement repairing and skin patching.
City of Bell Gardens, Alley Improvements Project | Senior Construction Manager This project consisted of citywide alley improvement projects. The general improvements for pavement rehabilitation projects include cold mill and AC overlay, removing and replacing concrete sidewalks, curb and gutters, upgrading and constructing new access ramps, adjusting manholes to grades, and installing striping and pavement messages.
This project consisted of project management, construction management, inspection, and administration during the construction phase.
City of Baldwin Park, Storm Drain Improvement Project | Senior Construction Manager: The Baldwin Park drainage project included installation of storm and water mains along Atlantic Avenue, 40th Street and Live Oak Street, as well as the repair, replacement and restoration of curbs, concrete sidewalks, driveways and wheelchair ramps. The scope of the work included reviewing the design produced by another consultant and preparing complete bid package (plans, specifications and cost estimate) for the City to advertise the last section of the project for construction bidding.
City of Baldwin Park, Various Projects | Senior Engineer/Project Manager/Construction Manager: Provided administration of NPDES requirements, including the permit process, conducted inspections and issued notices of violation for illicit discharges. Responsible for the MS4 permit program and implementation of its compliance through outsourcing. Managed capital projects such as street overlay, slurry seal, sidewalk installation, sewer main construction etc.; involved in Land Development section, processed tentative maps, final maps and lot line adjustments.
City of Fontana, Various Projects | Senior Engineer/Project Manager/Construction Manager: Managed over $100M in redevelopment CIP projects and engaged in at CIP projects per fiscal year, including preparation of specifications, bid openings, award of contracts, and finally construction including management and inspection. Involved in relinquishment of Foothill Boulevard from Caltrans and San Bernardino County, street widening project ($15M), Baseline Avenue widening ($19M), CDBG and Safe Route to School (SB281) sidewalk programs, construction of new streets, slurry seal program, and projects funded through various grants including OTS, SR2S, STP, and other federal funds.
Ms. Duhn has extensive experience in project
management, program management, construction
management, office engineering, contract administration, document control, and labor compliance oversight. She
has successfully managed streets, bridges, bike trails, drainage improvements, parks, buildings, open space
amenities, landscaping, traffic signals, playground
equipment, shade structures, and sports fields projects.
She has managed over $500M in Projects during the
design and construction phases. She is the designated
Project Manager and the primary contact with the City.
Her experience includes an extensive background in
construction management and inspection, construction
contracting, project management, quality control and
assurance, and project coordination. She has excellent
skills in understanding construction contracts, review and control project cost and schedule, coordinate and assist in negotiating change orders, provide project updates to the client, ensure timely review of critical path method (CPM) schedule to track any changes in critical path and delays, maintain project as-builts, managing multiple
subconsultants and supervise inspection staff. She has
provided Project Management services for all stages of
projects, from design to construction. Brittany manages and oversees the discretionary review process of CEQA
guidelines and requirements, manages budgets and schedules, assists with the development of budgets, prepares RFPs, prepares sewer rate fees, provides public assistance and information affecting the community, prepares reports for committees, commissions, and City Council, prepares staff reports, and makes oral presentations.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of Chino, On-Call Project & Construction Management | Senior Construction Manager
Ms. Duhn is the designated Project Manager for this contract and is the Senior Project/Program Manager for the City of Chino’s CIP Program. She has provided project management services on various transportation, enterprise (water, sewer, storm drain, and sanitation projects), parks/facilities projects, and bridge projects, including:
• SD223 - Chino Avenue Storm
Drain Improvement Plan System
• SD222 - Philadelphia Street and
Monte Vista Avenue Storm Drain
Extension Project
• WA212 - State Street Water
Treatment Plant
• WA214 – Well 17 Equipping
Project
• WA224 - B Street Alley Water
Main Line Replacement Project
EDUCATION
» BSCE - Civil
Engineering, California
State Polytechnic
University, Pomona
LICENSES &
REGISTRATION
» Professional Engineer,
P.E. State of California,
#91078
» SWPPP (QSD) &
(QSP) Certificate
#27609
» 30-Hr. Cal OSHA
Brittany Duhn, PE, QSD/P
Construction Manager
Project Manager/Document Control
• WA223 - Russell Ave Waterline
Replacement Project
• WA17B - Chino Quad 1.2
• SW211 – Yorba Avenue &
Eucalyptus Avenue Sewer Main
Line Replacement Project
• WA221 & WA222 - Central
Avenue and Dupont Avenue
Waterline Project
• WA211 - Well 11 Pipeline
ProjectG6220 - CDBG Alley
Project, East-West North Chino
Avenue
• SN231 - Alley Rehabilitation
Project - Pioneer St from Monte
Vista Ave to 5th St.
• SN221 - FY21/22 Alley
Reconstruction Project
• ST222 - Kimball/El Prado/Central
Traffic Improvement Project
• City of Chino – 16th, 17th, and
18th Street between Tronkeel
Avenue and Serene Avenue &
Tangerine Avenue Street
Widening
• FY 20/21 Alley/Sanitation Rehab
Project, Phase II
• Philadelphia Street and Monte
Vista Avenue Storm Drain
Extension Project
• 11th Street Pavement
Reconstruction Alley Accessibility
and Intersection Accessibility
Project
• CDBG Alley Project and
Alley/Sanitation Rehab FY2021-
22 Various Locations Project
• Ramona Avenue & Walnut
Avenue Street Rehabilitation and
Traffic Signal Modifications
Project
• SD211 – 11th Street/B Street
Project
• ST232 – Kimball Ave Street
Improvement
• MS202 – ADA Grievance 21-004
Curb Ramps at Olive Place &
Walnut Ave
• SN211 – Alley Sanitation Rehab
20-21 Phase 1, II, and III
Additional Projects for Various Agencies | Senior Construction Manager • City of Beaumont | Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion/Renovation and Brine Pipeline Installation Project
• City of Compton | Annual Residential Rehabilitation Project (Phases. 1 & 2) • City of Lake Forest | Street Resurfacing & Slurry Seal Projects (Streets Program); Arbor Mini Parks & Neighborhood Park Renovations Project; Arbor Access Mini Ramp Project; and Slurry Sela Zones A, D, E, B, & C
• City of Costa Mesa | Jack Hammett Sports Complex Improvement Project & Citywide Parkway Maintenance & Street Rehabilitation Project • City of Beaumont | Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion & Brine Pipeline Project ($110M Project)
• City of South Gate | Hollydale Community Park Improvements Project; East Alameda Steet Sidewalk Improvement Project; and South Gate Park Fencing Improvement Project
Ms. Naslund has over 28 years of construction
management and project management experience for
various major capital improvement projects. Projects Ms.
Naslund have successfully delivered are bridges,
interchanges, transportation, street improvements,
roadway widenings, bridges, water and wastewater
projects, involving flood risk management, water
conservation facilities, water mains, pressure regulating and pumping stations, wells, valves, fittings, and other appurtenances, reservoirs, channels, and storm drains,
as well as access roads, and culverts. Ms. Naslund has
extensive experience performing design reviews,
constructability reviews, scheduling, managing
consultants, interfacing with permitting agencies,
reviewing billings and contracts for scope of work,
preparing staff reports, preparing RFPs, preparing and
administering bids, creating LID reports, performing
hydrology calculations, preparing SWPPP, plan check,
and designing and preparing tract and parcel maps. Ms.
Naslund has extensive experience delivering projects
within schedule and budget and collaboratively assisting agencies as an extension of staff.
Relevant Project Experience
City of Chino, Pine Avenue at Chino Creek | Senior
Construction Manager
Remove washed-out roadway material, debris, and CMP pipe from Chino Creek and reconstruct corrugated metal pipes and roadway. Restripe traffic delineation and place metal beam guardrail. Responsibilities include perform design reviews, constructability reviews, manage project schedules, ensure project technical consultants provide deliverables on time, follow up with agencies for permitting and requirements, review billing and contracts for scope of work and level of effort. Assist in staff report and RFIs to obtain bids and City approvals for projects and amendments. Ms. Naslund provided construction and project management including attending and coordinating preconstruction conferences and progress meetings, providing contract administration for proper enforcement of the contract plans and specifications, reviewing bonds and insurance to ensure compliance, providing engineering support, making as-built revisions, coordinating efforts between the City and the contractor, reviewing and tracking RFIs and RFCs, reviewing progress payment requests and making recommendations, providing coordination with other agencies, submitting permit and grant applications, and coordinating schedules with designers, surveyors, and materials testing laboratories.
EDUCATION
» BSCE – California State
University – Long
Beach
LICENSES &
REGISTRATION
» Professional Engineer,
P.E. State of California,
#67989
» SWPPP (QSD) &
(QSP)
Certificate #23613
» 30-Hr. Cal OSHA
» Defensive Driving
Training
Lisa Naslund, PE, QSD/P
Construction Manager
City of Chino, SR-71 Pine Avenue Interchange | Senior Construction Manager & SWPPP Compliance
Widen the SR-71 northbound and southbound off-ramps to increase the ramp capacities, construct a retaining wall with concrete barrier at northbound off-ramp, install a traffic signal at the intersection of SR-71 northbound off-ramp and Pine Avenue, and restripe the Pine Avenue bridge to provide two through lanes in each direction. Responsibilities include perform design reviews, constructability reviews, manage project schedules, ensure project technical consultants provide deliverables on time, follow up with agencies for permitting and requirements, review billing and contracts for scope of work and level of effort. Assist in staff report and RFIs to obtain bids and City approvals for projects and amendments.
City of Chino, Pine Avenue Widening from Euclid Avenue to Johnson Avenue | Senior Construction Manager
Widen road from 2 lanes to 6 lanes and raise above El Prado Basin flood elevation. perform design reviews, constructability reviews, manage project schedules, ensure project technical consultants provide deliverables on time, follow up with agencies for permitting and requirements, review billing and contracts for scope of work and level of effort. Assist in staff report and RFIs to obtain bids and City approvals for projects and amendments. Ms. Naslund provided construction and project management including attending and coordinating preconstruction conferences and progress meetings, providing contract administration for proper enforcement of the contract plans and specifications, reviewing bonds and insurance to ensure compliance, providing engineering support, making as-built revisions, coordinating efforts between the City and the contractor, reviewing and tracking RFIs and RFCs, reviewing progress payment requests and making recommendations, providing coordination with other agencies, submitting permit and grant applications, and coordinating schedules with designers, surveyors, and materials testing laboratories.
City of Chino, Pine Avenue Widening Euclid Intersection | Senior Construction Manager/SWPPP Compliance
Widen the Euclid Avenue/Pine Avenue Intersection to add dedicated through lanes, turn lanes, and a bike lane to increase existing traffic flow efficiency at the intersection.
Responsibilities include perform design reviews, constructability reviews, manage project schedules, ensure project technical consultants provide deliverables on time, follow up with agencies for permitting and requirements, review billing and contracts for scope of work and level of effort. Assist in staff report and RFIs to obtain bids and City approvals for projects and amendments.
City of Chino, State Street Treatment Plant | Senior Construction Manager The proposed project consists of development of a State Street Water Treatment Facility (State Street WTF), which will be a new centralized treatment project that will treat water from Wells 12 and 14 for nitrate, perchlorate, and 1,2,3-TCP. The project also includes installation of offsite water transmission and brine pipelines, improvements to the existing wells, and site improvements. The water treatment facility will have a capacity to treat up to 4,000 gallons per minute (gpm) and the anticipated extraction rate from each well is 2,000 gpm.
Ms. Brandt is a seasoned engineer with over 20 years of experience in engineering design and management
specializing in municipal, commercial and residential
projects. Extensive experience in all aspects of
engineering project leadership including strategic
planning, engineering and architectural specifications and drawings, scheduling, resource allocations, reporting, and cross-functional team collaboration. Continually exceeds expectations by building valuable relationships and works well with people at all levels of an organization including management, team members, contractors, and clients.
Relevant Project Experience
City of Chino, Pine Avenue Widening-Street
Improvement | Senior Construction Manager
Pine Avenue, between Euclid and Hellman Avenues (Pine
Avenue), is a master-planned facility included in the City’s Development Impact Nexus and Calculation Report,
which will be a six-lane arterial roadway with a raised landscaped median. Pine Avenue is being constructed in
phases. The segment of Pine Avenue from Euclid Avenue to Johnson Avenue is proposed to be constructed under the City’s Pine Avenue Widening Project – ST203.
Completing the ultimate configuration of Pine Avenue for this segment includes the following; demolition of existing roadway, additional rights-of-way acquisition on both the north and south sides of Pine Avenue to widen road and raise above flood elevation, relocation of existing utilities, changes in vertical profile, modification of intersections, new pavement and striping, provisions for new sewer, domestic water, recycled water, drainage, storm drain improvements including culvert crossing and rip rap across Pine Avenue and relocation of overhead utilities.
City of Chino, Euclid & Pine Intersection Street Improvement | Senior Construction Manager
This major capital improvement project for the Pine Avenue and Euclid Avenue Intersection Improvements proposes to widen Pine Avenue and Euclid Avenue from 2 lanes to 6 lanes at this intersection. Overhead SCE lines and other utilities will be relocated as needed to accommodate new improvements. Provide drainage facilities.
Adjust, remove, or relocate as needed water and gas utilities. Install street lighting, signage, and traffic controls. Traffic control and construction phasing will be provided to maintain a minimum of 1 lane in both directions at all times.
City of Chino, Wells 4 & 6 Water Treatment Facility | Senior Construction Manager This Capital Improvement Project for the City of Chino includes the City-owned groundwater Well 4 (700 gpm), located at 13504 Central Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 and Well 6 (660 gpm) is located at Villa Park (13515 3rd Street, Chino, CA 91710) and have been inactive for some time due to regulation updates to increase higher drinking water standards of SWRWQCB.
The City's goal as stated in the City of Chino Water Master Plan Update dated January
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2020, is to reduce reliance on imported water and expand access to local groundwater supplies. In addition, the City’s Strategic Plan core organizational values strives to establish the allocation and investment of our City resources in a manner that is effective, efficient, and transparent. These two wells have been identified as priority CIP Projects in the City of Chino Water Master Plan updated in January 2020. To that end, the City is embarking on a new centralized groundwater treatment plant to bring Wells 4 and 6 back into service reducing the currently purchased water supply approximately up to a quarter. The proposed treatment plant will be located at a City-owned property and treat 1,700 gallons per minute (gpm) contributing to approximately 34% of the average day demand within the located pressure zone which supplies 52% of the overall service area. The project includes a new 2 million gallon per day (MGD) groundwater treatment facility to address water supply needs from Wells 4 and 6 and pipe connection of Wells 4 and 6. Currently, the wells are inactive due to water quality contamination. Chino Basin historically has been a center of agricultural and manufacturing activities that have contributed significantly to the contamination of the basin.
City of Chino, Benson Reservoir and Site Improvements | Senior Construction Manager
This Capital Improvement Project for the City of Chino include the replacement of Reservoir 3 and general site improvements. Major improvements on this project include: Demolish and removal of existing welded steel 1.5 MG capacity reservoir. Design new reservoir in accordance with Title 22, CCR, Section 64585 and regulations pursuant to AWWA Standard D100 at the northwest (NW) corner of the site at the maximum storage capacity which meets seismic requirements with accounting for sloshing. Review capacity of booster station to make sure it is adequate. Prepare recommendation for the reservoir material type and corrosion prevention Install necessary SCADA and telemetry equipment on new reservoir (communication antennas and transducers) and ensure all equipment is operational prior to demolition of existing reservoir. General site improvements: Grading, security and communication equipment (electrical including low voltage), perimeter block wall, identify need for adding storm drain connections and removal of existing pond/retention basin, gate replacement, Mural conceptual design-exterior of new reservoir.
City of Chino, Well 20 Bon View Schafer | Senior Construction Manager This Groundwater Well Feasibility Study for Well 20 is included in the City of Chino’s Capital Improvement Program Budget for fiscal year 2023-24, as project No. WA233-Well 20 Bon View/Schaefer Project. The site for the proposed well is located at 13715 Bon View, the northeast corner of Bon View and Schaefer avenues in the City of Ontario.If feasible, Well 20 will supply groundwater (estimated 1,600 gpm) to the City’s existing Eastside Water Treatment Facility (EWTF) in the future. Major improvements on this project include:
Research and study of site conditions. Collect and review existing hydrogeological data, environmental data, geotechnical data, historical data, and groundwater reports. Utility and permitting research for proposed well site. Geotechnical and ground water testing.
Mr. Nylund has over 34 years of experience providing
quality control and quality assurance with extensive
experience on of numerous major capital improvement
projects including transmission mains, new wells, tanks, reservoirs, water and wastewater treatment plants,
pipelines, lift stations, booster pump stations, bridges, street improvements, retaining walls, dewatering, parks and facilities, landscaping and irrigation improvements, utility installation, roadway widenings, grade separations, masonry walls, storm drain projects, roadway projects,
street rehabilitations, and large-scale water and
wastewater projects. Mr. Nylund is a certified Grade 2
Water Treatment Operator and Grade 3 Water Distribution Operator. Mr. Nytlund has provided quality assurance
inspection as a lead inspector on numerous projects
including as project features such as: project startup, excavations, jack and bore, backfill, reinforced concrete, masonry, structural steel, wood framing, coating of
structures and pipes, telecommunications improvements,
roofing, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, and project closeout. Mr. Nytlund has performed electrical inspection for powerplants, lift stations, and traffic signal
improvements. His responsibilities include inspection of all phases of public works construction projects, including drinking water, recycled water, sewer, storm drain, street lighting, traffic signals, roads, sidewalks, storm water pollution prevention BMPs, site grading and landscaping.
Verify compliance with Federal/State/local laws and
ordinances, traffic control requirements, approved working hours and approved
methods/specifications/materials/quantities. Review and confirm compliance with Project Specific Plans and Specifications, Caltrans Plans and Specifications and Plans and Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Green Book).
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
County of Riverside, 36” Butterfly Valve Replacement | Senior Construction Inspector
Agency: Riverside Public Utilities | Location: Jackson St @ Cleveland Ave, City of
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Ed Nylund, QSP, CWSSWI
Construction Manager
Senior Construction Inspector
Riverside. Deenergizing and dewatering of existing 54” domestic water transmission line.
Removal of 20’ section of existing CMLC watermain and valve assembly. Construction of new 20’ section of 54” CMLC watermain including a new 36” BF valve assembly, 8” bypass assembly, cathodic protection and testing station, pipeline/appurtenance pressure testing and disinfection.
City of Temecula, Pavement Rehabilitation Program – Winchester Road (Jefferson Avenue to Ynez Road) | Senior Construction Inspector
The City of Temecula pavement rehabilitation program. The work for this project generally includes pavement Improvements along Winchester Road from Jefferson Avenue to Ynez Road. Improvements Include, remove and replace existing asphalt pavement, reconstruction of traffic loops, adjust existing manholes and valves for different utilities, and installation of striping and pavement markers.
City of Jurupa Valley, Granite Hill Drive Pipeline – Phase 1 and Phase 2 | Senior Construction Inspector
Agency: Jurupa Community Services District | Location: Granite Hill Dr. from Country Village to Camino Real | Contractor: WEKA Construction. Performed inspection as part of a three-inspector team. Inspection of this project included standard observation, reporting, Bid Item quantity tracking and conflict resolution of the following items: 11,655 L.F. (Phase I 7,665' + Phase II 3,990') of 42-inch diameter CML/CMC waterline, investigative excavations (potholing), resolution of unforeseen crossings with existing utilities (including temporary supports), excavation (including inspection of shoring), rock removal/disposal, dewatering, connections to existing waterlines, 16 BF valves, cathodic testing stations, other appurtenances, pipeline video inspection (interior), pressure testing, disinfection, Bac-T sampling, import materials, backfilling, compaction, restoration of existing pavement/surface improvements, and traffic control.
City of Lake Elsinore, District, Nichols Road Transmission Main (TR37305) | Senior Construction Inspector
Open trench construction of 3,360 LF of fully restrained 20” DIP domestic watermain, 10 RW gate valves, 8 fire hydrants, 4” water service. Confirmed pipeline was constructed per the line and grades stated in the approved plan set. Observed/Inspected pipeline pressure testing, disinfection, and water quality sampling for compliance with State and Water District Standards. Performed final inspection and drafted a Punchlist of items found to be not in compliance with the approved plans and specifications.
City of Chino, Public Improvements and Commercial Development of Industrial TiltUp Buildings | Senior Construction Inspector Installation of over 2300 LF of a combination of PVC and CML&C domestic water main ranging in size from 4” to 12”. Installation of over 1600 LF of PVC recycled water main.
Installation of over 1300 LF of VCP sanitary sewer ranging in size from 6” to 8”.
Construction of 5 sanitary sewer manhole structures. Installation of a sewage lift station including 1100 LF of 4” HDPE force main. Construction of 16 streetlights.
Mr. Hernandez has extensive experience in
construction inspection, construction management,
contracting, field investigation, project management,
and quality control for numerous capital improvement
projects and federally funded projects, involving street improvement, bridge construction, storm drains, traffic signals, traffic signs, streetlights, pavement markings, construction projects, and maintenance projects. Mr.
Hernandez has a thorough understanding of Cal-OSHA
practices and procedures, ADA and Caltrans ADA
requirements, as well as extensive knowledge of
Caltrans construction practices, physical
characteristics and properties of highway construction
materials, and approved methods and equipment used
in making physical tests of construction materials.
Additionally, Mr. Hernandez is familiar with Caltrans
field and construction office procedures, with
experience assisting in inspection to assure
compliance with plans and specifications, assisting in
preparation of contract change orders, contract
estimates, and progress payments, coordinating field
testing of materials for compliance with project
specifications and the Caltrans Quality Assurance
Program, maintaining accurate project records,
performing analytical calculations, and monitoring Contractor progress by preparing progress reports as required.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of Irvine, Street Rehabilitation Project | Senior Construction Inspector This annual street rehabilitation and slurry seal project inspection included asphalt pavement cold-milling, pavement fabric installation, asphalt concrete pavement overlays, slurry seal application, removal and replacement of concrete improvements such as sidewalks, ramps, driveways, curbs and gutters. Mr. Hernandez inspected tasks such as adjustment of a survey monument, water valve installation, sewer cleanout, and installation of signing, striping and pavement markings. He oversaw document management of shop drawings, RFIs, change orders, progress payments, meeting minutes, etc. Mr. Hernandez prepared a final punch-list, verified completion of final items, and assisted in project closeout.
City of Torrance, Residential and Arterial Pavement Improvement Project | Senior Construction Inspector
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Improvements include application of slurry seal, cold mill and overlay localized pavement repairs, tree removals/replacements, asphalt berm replacement, repairs to curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveways, and access ramps. Mr. Hernandez performs daily duties of construction quality assurance inspection, including oversight of excavation, compaction, subgrade inspection, backfill, paving, and inspection of structures, electrical, welding, drainage, and underground utilities. Mr. Hernandez coordinated materials testing, attends meetings with City representatives, contractors, and other agencies, prepares constructability reviews, and ensures compliance with project plans.
City of San Bernardino, Street Rehabilitation Program (30+ Major Streets) | Senior Construction Inspector
This long-term, on-call contract involves concrete improvements and pavement improvements of over 30 major streets in the City of San Bernardino. The contract also includes the rehabilitation and resurfacing of various streets and intersections. Scope of work includes full depth removal and replacement of asphalt concrete, intersection improvements, ADA ramp improvements, bike lanes, conduit installation, traffic signal improvements cold milling and overlay of existing asphalt concrete, mobilization, traffic control, staging for major streets and intersections, removal of traffic striping, installation of traffic striping and pavement markers, installation of loop detectors and bicycle loop detectors, construction of cross walks, removal and replacement of sidewalk, driveways, PCC curb and gutter, cross gutters, spandrels, curb ramps along both residential and commercial streets, manhole and utility vault adjustments, and preparation of SWPPP.
City of Fullerton, Longview Street Improvements & Water/Sewer Main Replacement | Senior Construction Inspector
Inspection of water, sewer and street rehabilitation project. The project included replacing 2500 linear feet of 8-inch DIP water main and appurtenances, 2500 linear feet of 8-inch VCP, PVC SDR 26 sewer main, new manholes and storm drains, removing and replacing existing sewer and video inspection and abandoning existing water mains and valves.
Street and drainage improvement work included cold planning, excavation, asphalt concrete, aggregate base, and curb & gutter.
City of Long Beach, Public Works Inspection Services | Senior Construction Inspector
Mr. Hernandez supported the delivery of capital improvement project inspecting such projects as Water Treatment Facilities, Wastewater Treatment Plants, Pipeline Projects, Metro Blue Line Median Improvements, and Ocean Ave and Chestnut Place Left Turn Pocket Project. Assigned to inspect all utility permits in the downtown area and to be part of The Long Beach Grand Prix Committee.
Metropolitan Water District, Joseph Jensen Water Filtration Plant Project | Senior Construction Inspector
Inspect the addition of (4) concrete water basins; concrete galleries; underground PVC, HDPE, steel & concrete piping, underground; and electrical conduit. Inspect the installation of Unifilt water filtration basins, clay units, rock, gravel, garnet, anthracite coal placements, flocculators, weirs, traveling bridges, emergency generators, steel water tanks, etc. Write daily reports, write non-compliance reports, attend construction meetings, project specifications, discuss compliance requirements with contractor, attend MWD survey crew inspections, etc.
Mr. Hunkle has over 28 years of experience providing
electrical and communications inspection services for
capital improvement and public works projects, including roadway projects, structural projects, gap closures,
auxiliary lanes and ramp widenings, bridge construction and rehabilitation, interchange improvements, truck lane projects, seismic retrofit, retaining walls, signs and lighting systems, roadway rehabilitation, widening and realignment of existing facilities, relocation and construction of existing facilities, and water and wastewater projects for numerous agencies. Mr. Hunkle has great knowledge structure
construction engineering and inspection of Caltrans
transportation facilities, and is educated about Local, Departmental, State, and Federal regulations, including Cal/OSHA, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans,
Federal Highway Administration regulations. Mr. Hunkle
has the ability to perform calculations for temporary
structures as used in the construction of bridges and other temporary or permanent structures, and has extensive
knowledge of stress analysis, strength, properties and uses of construction materials, and of the methods, materials, and equipment used in construction and maintenance of
transportation structures and engineering surveys. Mr.
Hunkle also has experience using and referencing
numerous Caltrans manuals.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of Alhambra, FY 19-20 SB1 Street Rehabilitation
Project | Senior Construction Inspector
This project involved pavement improvements and street
rehabilitation of numerous residential and arterial streets.
The project’s scope included asphalt preservation, slurry seal treatment, varying depths of cold milling and overlay, and full depth removal and reconstruction. The project also includes localized pavement improvements such as
removal and replacement of broken and off-grade sidewalk, ADA ramps that need updating, broken and off-grade curb and gutter, driveways and driveway approaches in need of repairs, and concrete cross gutter reconstruction. Mr.
Greg Hunkle, CBO, ICC Certified
Senior Construction Inspector
Deputy/Special Inspector
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Hunkle provided full-time inspection, prepared daily diaries, filled out incident reports, provided digital images of progress to the City, reviewed compliance with the SWPPP, and ensured successful completion and submission of the as-constructed plans and final punch list.
City of San Bernardino, Pavement Rehabilitation and Resurfacing Eleven Major Streets | Lead Construction Inspector
Project included the pavement rehabilitation and resurfacing of 11 major City streets including North Sierra Way, Valencia Avenue, Baseline Street, North Arrowhead Avenue, Mountain View Avenue, Wabash Street, Olive Street, Waterman Avenue, Temple Street, and Victoria Street. Technical project features include: full depth asphalt concrete removal and replacement, cold mill and ARHM overlay of existing asphalt concrete, removal and replacement of sidewalk, curb ramps, curb and gutter, cross gutters, spandrels, cross walks, traffic signing, striping and pavement markers, concrete and asphalt speed humps, traffic signal improvements, adjustment of existing utility manholes, and storm drainage improvement.
City of Beaumont, Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion/Renovation & Brine Pipeline Installation Project | Senior Electrical/Pipeline Inspector This Project consists of expanding and upgrading the City’s WWTP from 4 MGD to 6 MGD, installation of Membrane (MBR) system, Reverse osmosis (RO) system for salt mitigation, dewatering system, and sludge solar drying beds. The City is also constructing a 23-mile, 12-inch diameter gravity pipeline from the Beaumont WWTP that will connect to the Inland Empire Brine Line (IEBL) in San Bernardino to discharge brine that will be treated at Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD). The Brine Line is installed within existing right-of-way and unpaved roads using open trench methods, auger jack and bore, and hydraulic directional drilling (HDD). Mr. Hunkle proactively coordinated with project purveyors including frequent coordination with SCE.
Western Municipal Water District, Victoria Avenue Recharge Water Facility | Senior Construction Inspector
This project includes the installation of new groundwater extraction wells to help increase the groundwater basin quantity and improve its quality. Major improvements on this project include: SCADA and Storage Building, mass grading operations, the installation of three stormwater basins, a divergent structure, two concrete trapezoidal rerouting channels into the water basin, stormwater collection structure, and the installation of 4000 linear feet of 20” reclaimed water pipeline. His responsibilities include roadway construction inspection, material testing, traffic handling, flagging operations, inspection of concrete and paving activities. He provides inspection of retaining walls, drainage improvements, water line installation, storm drain installation, sewer line installation, subdrains, ADA compliant sidewalk driveways, and SWPPP. Mr. Hunkle coordinates all field material testing and sampling and reviews the results for compliance to the project spec.
Mr. Russell has over 25 years of experience in
intersection improvement, traffic signal improvements,
and electrical improvement projects providing
construction inspection and management, project
management, specialty inspection, contracting, and
providing quality control and quality assurance. Projects included large-scale public works capital improvement
projects including highways, bridges, intersection
improvements, traffic signal improvements, street
improvements, roadway widenings, bridges,
interchanges, freeway widenings, grade separations,
bridge widenings, on and off-ramps, street
rehabilitations, slurry seal projects, intersection
improvement projects, water main projects, sewer
pipeline projects, and has successfully delivered over 60 intersection improvement projects, involving new
intersections, traffic signal modifications, paving, JPCP, concrete improvements, AC paving, grinding and
overlay, slurry, bridge work, retaining walls, ADA curb ramps and sidewalk, pipelines, utility relocations, traffic control, sheeting, shoring, excavation, dewatering,
replacement of asphalt concrete paving and
appurtenances, trench repair, replacement of curb and
gutter, driveway approaches, and cross gutters,
installation of wedge gate valves, valve boxes, hot tap, an copper tubing, and fire hydrant assembly. Mr. Russell is familiar with the Greenbook, Caltrans standard
specifications and standard plans.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of Chino, Euclid Avenue – State Route 83 Intersection Improvements and Traffic Signal Modification Project | Senior Construction Inspector The project consisted of traffic signal improvements, street and pavement improvements, as well as traffic signal improvements, to a residential neighborhood and four arterial streets for one project, and intersection improvements and lane upgrades for the other.
Improvements include street and pavement rehabilitation, intersection improvement, clearing and grubbing, slurry seal, cold mill and AC overlay, utility coordination, as well as electrical and lighting improvements, including traffic signal hardware replacement, pedestrian countdown signal hardware installation, replacement and testing of fiber optic
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Thomas Russell, Journeyman Electrician
,,, Senior Construction Inspector
Constructability Reviewer
communication equipment, boring inspection. The scope also involved drainage improvements, landscaping improvements, AC base course, ARHM pavement, concrete repairs to curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveways and driveway approaches, and replacing markings and striping on concrete and asphalt.
County of Orange, Foothill/Eastern SR 133/261/241 Transportation Corridor Toll Roads | Senior Construction Inspector/Sr Traffic Signal Inspector Project included all facets of electrical construction, Toll Plaza buildings, Traffic Signals, Street Lighting, Sign Lighting, Bridge Electrical/ Communication installation, Directional Boring & Trenching. Fiber Optic Installation & Fusion Splicing, Network Integration for Intelligent Transportation Systems, CCTV & Access Control. Construction Cost: $2.8B County of Orange, Interstate Route I-405 / SR- 55 HOV Interchange Improvement | Senior Construction Inspector/Sr Traffic Signal Inspector The I-405/SR-55 HOV interchange concept called out for additional improvements to improve the flow of traffic on I-405/55. These improvements include: (1) Construct HOV Flyover bridge lanes from SR-55 Southbound to I-405 Northbound connector (2) Construct HOV Flyover bridge lanes from SR-55 Southbound to I-405 Southbound connector (3) Construct a HOV Direct Connector along with drop ramps at the I-405/SR55 interchange. (4) Construct Traffic management elements such as highway street lighting, ramp metering, changeable message signs and closed-circuit television cameras, with operational control from the Traffic Management Center (TMC) bringing these highways up to full Urban Freeway Standards. Construction Cost: $430M County of Orange, Interstate Route I-210 Extension Bridges @ Towne Ave/Mountain Ave/Indian Hill Blvd. Overcrossings | Senior Construction Inspector/Sr Traffic Signal Inspector
Caltrans project included constructing (3) new bridges over the New I-210 Extension Freeway from La Verne to rancho Cucamonga. Our work consisted of installing Dry Utilities in soffit bays, Soffit Lighting, Decorative Street lighting on the bridge rails, Future communication ducts in sidewalk and new Traffic Signal installations. Construction Cost:
$15M
County of Orange, Interstate Route I-215 / SR-60 Interchange Widening | Senior Construction Inspector/Sr Traffic Signal Inspector
Scope of work for this project includes widening the existing six lane highway to ten lanes, reconstruction of existing shoulder grades and installing a new median barrier wall. This project included new Ramp metering, Street lighting and fiber TMC communications from Central Ave. north to Rte 60- Day St.
County of Orange, Interstate Route I-405 / Jeffrey Rd and Culver Dr Freeway On-Off Ramps | Senior Construction Inspector/Sr Traffic Signal Inspector OCTA funded the reconstruction of the on and off ramps that are part of the Jeffrey Road and I-405 Interchange Widening Project by widening the ramps resulting in congestion mitigation and improving traffic operations. Construction Cost: $9M Mr. Davalos has over 25 years of experience in public
works inspection, construction management, contracting, quality control, construction inspection, and management of large-scale capital improvement projects, and has
successfully delivered over 28 street improvement
projects, involving street improvements, intersection
improvements, median improvements, ADA ramp
improvements, bike lanes and bike trails, conduit
installation, traffic signal improvements, asphalt overlay, construction staging, traffic control, clearing and grubbing, SWPPP preparation, manholes and utility covers, loop
detectors, PCC sidewalk, speed humps, and pedestrian
crossings. Mr. Davalos’s expertise extends to his
familiarity with Caltrans, Federal Department of Labor and State of California Division of Labor Standards
Enforcement, and equal employment opportunity
compliance monitoring.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of Compton, Annual Residential Rehabilitation
Project (Phases 1 & Phase 2A) | Senior Construction
Inspector
Scope of work consisted of construction of cold mill,
ARHM pavement, AC base course, aggregate base, full
depth AC slot pavement, curb and gutters, sidewalks,
cross gutter, alley intersection, driveway approach, curb ramps, signing, striping, markings, and pavement
legends, speed hump, traffic signal loop, adjust to grade existing sewer manhole, water valve, water meter, and storm drain manhole. Mr. Davalos’s responsibilities included construction inspection, reviewing traffic control plans, issues management, cost control, labor compliance, dispute resolution, quality control/inspection, public relations, and ensuring site safety.
City of San Marino, Street Rehabilitation Program (Phase 1 and Phase 2) | Senior Construction Inspector
Improvements include cold-milling asphalt concrete pavement and re-paving with HMA and ARHM, clearing and grubbing, localized pavement repairs, replacing impacted traffic striping, markings, pavement legends, loop detectors, curb painting, replacing damaged curb and gutter, curb ramps, cross gutters, sidewalks, driveways and driveway approaches, inspection and replacement of sewer manholes, coordinating with local utilities, preparation and implementation of SWPPP and BMPs, and providing temporary Eduardo (Eddie) Davalos
Senior Construction Inspector
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traffic control in conformance with the contract documents and applicable permits. Mr.
Davalos’s responsibilities included construction inspection, reviewing traffic control plans, issues management, cost control, labor compliance, dispute resolution, quality control/inspection, public relations, and ensuring site safety.
City of Costa Mesa, Citywide Parkway Maintenance, Street Rehabilitation, and Slurry Seal Project | Senior Construction Inspector
This project includes street improvements, intersection improvements, ADA ramp improvements, conduit installation, traffic signal improvements, mobilization, curb and gutters, sidewalks, driveway approaches, spandrels, cross gutters, adjustment of manholes and utility covers to grade, procurement and application of slurry seal Type II, crack sealing, traffic signing, striping and markings, installation of traffic markers and speed humps, and implementation of traffic control. Responsibilities included attending and coordinating preconstruction conferences and progress meetings, providing contract administration for proper enforcement of the contract plans and specifications, making as-built revisions, providing coordination with other agencies, submitting permit and grant applications, coordinating schedules with designers, surveyors, and materials testing laboratories, ensured compliance with traffic control plans, SWPPP preparation. Mr.
Davalos provided daily field observation during constriction monitoring of the work, maintained accurate records of the project schedule and any accidents or claims related to construction, coordinated contractor requests for interpretation of the plans and specifications, conducted labor compliance interviews, reviewed and monitored all traffic control and public safety plans for compliance with all safety laws and regulations, enforced water quality best management practices and SWPPP compliance, and evaluated work in progress and gave weekly status reports to the City.
City of Torrance, Residential and Arterial Pavement Improvement, I-159/I-139, | Senior Construction Inspector
This project involves pavement improvements to a residential neighborhood and four arterial streets. Improvements include clearing and grubbing, cold mill and overlay, AC base course, aggregate base, concrete repairs to sidewalk, replacement of pavement markings and striping on concrete and asphalt, installation of speed humps, traffic signal loops, water valves and water meters, sewer manholes and storm drain manholes. Mr.
Davalos provided full-time inspection, prepared daily diaries, filled our incident reports, provided digital images of progress to the City, reviewed compliance with the SWPPP and installation of BMPs, and final punch list.
City of Eastvale, Pedley Project Pavement Rehabilitation | Senior Construction Inspector
This project includes resurfacing of roadway pavement, modified asphalt concrete, intersection improvements, construction of concrete pavement, reconstruction of curb and gutter, sidewalk, driveway approaches, ADA ramps, crosswalks, street markings and traffic sign installation, drainage, and underground utility coordination. Mr. Davalos inspected construction activities to confirm compliance with the project plans and specifications and prepared daily reports documenting daily operations, time, material, and equipment reports.
Mr. Martin has more than 27 years of construction
management and inspection experience on major
capital improvement projects and is a certified ICC
and ACI. Jimmy has been performed senior
construction inspection services for various projects
including intersection improvements, new
intersections, bridges, interchanges, street
improvements, traffic signal modifications, retaining
walls, sound walls, MSE walls, sewer pipeline
projects, water pipeline projects, water treatment
facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, pipeline
projects, and lift stations. Jimmy’s public works
inspection responsibilities include the ability to
review improvement plans, inspect public
improvements construction, negotiate and
administer contracts, and prepare and maintain a
variety of reports. Jimmy values safety as a top
priority and is acutely aware of security protocol and
adherence to regulatory requirements. Jimmy
proficiently surveys, inspects and evaluates
production environments to determine fulfillment of
safety and security standards. Jimmy possesses
strong leadership capabilities that consistently lead
to project productivity and profitability. His ability to supervise various levels of personnel and increase
each team member’s performance contribute to the
overall success of program goals and client
satisfaction. His proven track record of meeting
company and agency objectives are direct results of
his team-oriented, dependable and professional
approach.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of Chino, Ramona Ave. And Walnut Ave. Traffic Signal Modifications and Street Improvements Project | Senior Construction Inspector The project consisted of traffic signal improvements, street and pavement improvements, as well as traffic signal improvements, to a residential neighborhood and four arterial streets for one project, and intersection improvements and lane upgrades for the other.
Improvements include street and pavement rehabilitation, intersection improvement,
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Jimmy Martin, ACI, ICC Cert.
Senior Construction Inspector
clearing and grubbing, slurry seal, cold mill and AC overlay, utility coordination, as well as electrical and lighting improvements. The scope also involved drainage improvements, landscaping improvements, AC base course, ARHM pavement, concrete repairs to curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveways and driveway approaches, and replacing markings and striping on concrete and asphalt.
City of Chino, ST222 - Kimball/El Prado/Central Traffic Signal Improvement Project | Senior Construction Inspector
The project consisted of traffic signal improvements, street and pavement improvements, as well as traffic signal improvements, to a residential neighborhood and four arterial streets for one project, and intersection improvements and lane upgrades for the other.
Improvements include street and pavement rehabilitation, intersection improvement, clearing and grubbing, slurry seal, cold mill and AC overlay, utility coordination, as well as electrical and lighting improvements, including traffic signal hardware replacement, pedestrian countdown signal hardware installation, replacement and testing of fiber optic communication equipment, boring inspection.
City of Chino, 11th St. Traffic Signal Modifications, Pavement Reconstruction Alley, And Intersection Accessibility Project | Senior Construction Inspector The project consisted of traffic signal improvements, street and pavement improvements, as well as traffic signal improvements, to a residential neighborhood and four arterial streets for one project, and intersection improvements and lane upgrades for the other.
Improvements include street and pavement rehabilitation, intersection improvement, clearing and grubbing, slurry seal, cold mill and AC overlay, utility coordination, as well as electrical and lighting improvements. The scope also involved drainage improvements, landscaping improvements, AC base course, ARHM pavement, concrete repairs to curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveways and driveway approaches, and replacing markings and striping on concrete and asphalt.
City of Chino, Riverside Pedestrian Bridge | Senior Construction Inspector This new Pedestrian Bridge in the City of Chino involved mobilization, grading and construction of Sub Structures, Super Structure, Deck, Drainage, Wearing Surface and Roadway Appurtenances. This project included numerous retaining walls, abutments, and other structures.
City of Irwindale, 2021-2022 Resurfacing Project: Residential Resurfacing Phase I – Ayon Ave, Calle Del Norte, Pat Miranda Ln, Calle De Paseo, Allen Dr, Progress Ln, Central St & Peppertree Ln; P-1034 | Senior Construction Inspector The project included street resurfacing, traffic control, raised crosswalks, speed humps, cold milling and AC overlay of existing asphalt concrete, construction of new curb and gutter, PCC sidewalk, installation and configuration of multiple traffic loop detectors, installation of city project signs, preservation of existing city survey monuments, adjusting manhole and utility covers to grade, installation of pavement markings and striping.
Related work includes mobilization, traffic control, assisting in preparation of NPDES, local utility coordination, construction management, daily inspection, labor compliance, geotechnical and materials testing coordination.
Mr. Sanchez has over 15 years of experience
providing quality control and quality assurance on
transportation improvement projects. Mr. Sanchez
has extensive experience in construction
management and in general contracting. He has
worked extensively for paving contractors as a
Project Manager. He has knowledge of project
management, quality control, project coordination,
code interpretation. Projects include street
improvements, slurry seal, street rehabilitation
projects, traffic signal improvements, roadway
widenings, roadway improvements, striping,
sidewalk improvements, channels, ADA compliant
related projects, and pipeline projects. He has
reviewed traffic handling plans, inspected flagging
activities on public and private roads, and inspected
roadway closures and traffic devices. His
experience includes extensive background in
construction contracting and construction
inspection. He has knowledge of various
construction manuals, standard filing system,
materials inspection & certification procedure and
documentation, field measurement verification,
review of submittals & RFI’s, construction and
removal, formwork, concrete pours, and
coordination with various testing labs. He is well
versed in Caltrans standard specifications, stand
plans, construction manual. Mr. Sanchez has great
knowledge of the green book for public works
construction.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
County of San Bernardino, 215 Hwy. On-Ramp Reconstruction | Senior Construction Inspector: This county highway on ramp improvement program involved mobilization, Implementation of traffic control, removal and reconstruction of asphalt and concrete on the off ramp, Highway sign improvements, traffic signal and electrical improvements, installation of RCP drainage system, installed 4 concrete catch basins and grubbing. We also partially removed the previous abutment and installed a new 30’ decorated retaining wall to make room for the added auxiliary lane in the project.
EDUCATION
» Bachelors of Science,
Biochemistry, University of
California, Riverside
LICENSES & REGISTRATION
» Program Development &
Implementation
» Communication Strategic
Planning
» Inspection
» Records Retention Training
and Development
» Data Analysis
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Prevention Training
» Defensive Driver Training
» OSHA 30 Hour Training
» Caltrans Roadway Safety
Training
» Bridge Inspector Training
» Metro Rail Safety
Training
Michael Sanchez
Senior Construction Inspector
City of Beaumont, 10 Freeway Lane Reconstruction | Senior Construction Inspector The 10 freeway and 60 freeway highway improvement involved removal and reconstruction of concrete panels, slope adjustments throughout the project, implementation of traffic control, traffic signal and electrical improvements, methacrylate concrete on 6 bridge decks, added #1 lanes on North and South bound lanes, construct concrete median barriers, install steel corrugated pipe.
City of Azusa, Retrofit Bridge | Senior Construction Inspector: The Azusa highway improvement program on the 210 Freeway. Involved adding auxiliary lanes to both east and west sides of the Freeway. To increase the flow of traffic. the job also involved the implementation of traffic control, install concrete barrier, traffic signal and electrical improvements, install stamped concrete at 4 different gore points, retrofit concrete encasements around 7 bridge bents from Irwindale Ave to Zachary Padilla Ave, asphalt milling and reinstallation on the shoulders, install RCP drain along the concrete barrier, construct 12 concrete catch basins.
City of Corona, Street Reconstruction | Senior Construction Inspector: This citywide street improvement program in the City of Corona involved mobilization, removal and reconstruction of curb and gutters, sidewalks, driveway approaches, spandrels, cross gutters, ADA curb ramps, removal and reconstruction of existing pavement, milling and overlaying with new asphalt, traffic signal modification, adjustment of manholes and utility covers to grade, install RCP, traffic signing, striping and markings, traffic markers and implementation of traffic control.
City of Manhattan Beach, Citywide Street Improvements | Senior Construction Inspector: The citywide street improvement involved implementation of traffic control, traffic signal modification, removal of all legends, lane lines, parking stalls, parking T’s, reinstallation of all markings.
City of Inglewood, Citywide Sign Improvement | Senior Construction Inspector The city of Inglewood job involved removing all “no parking signs” and installing the new citywide permit signs at all locations in order to accommodate all residents that were affected by the installation of SoFi stadium.
County of Los Angeles, LACDPW Slauson Avenue Revitalization | Senior Construction Inspector: This project includes resurfacing of roadway pavement tire rubber modified asphalt concrete, reconstruction of curb and gutter, sidewalk, driveways, and curb ramps; construction of concrete pavement and crosswalks, and streetscape improvements.
County of Los Angeles, LACDPW Firestone Blvd. Street Rehabilitation | Senior Construction Inspector: This project includes resurfacing of roadway pavement tire rubber modified asphalt concrete, reconstruction of curb and gutter, sidewalk, driveways, and curb ramps; construction of concrete pavement and crosswalks, and streetscape improvements. Mr. Sanchez provided construction inspection and deputy inspection for this project. Technical Project features also include: major grading activities, AC & PCC paving, reinforced concrete channels, local street improvements, ADA compliant sidewalks, driveways, and curb ramps, curb & gutter, utility installation including water and sewer lines, landscape and irrigation, concrete walkways, lighting installation, water features, and hardscape. Retaining wall, block wall and site fencing.
Mr. Vargas has more than 18 years of construction and
project management experience in both private and
public sectors. John has extensive experience in
materials testing. John has successfully delivered over 60 projects and is ICC Certified for Concrete, Soils,
Structural Steel, Welding, Masonry, and Master of
Special Inspections. He has demonstrated expertise in
all aspects of project and construction management
through a wide range of responsibilities including
budget analysis, contract negotiations, dispute
resolution board, schedule development and
assessment, constructability reviews, bid document
review, schedule management, CEQA/NEPA, project
closure documentation, stakeholders and team
coordination, quality control, quality assurance,
inspection, and management of the flow of information
between project members and stakeholders. Mr.
Vargas has extensive experience in Structural and Civil inspection on a variety of Caltrans and public works
infrastructure projects, working with Federal, State, and local agencies. Mr. Vargas has thorough knowledge
Caltrans systems and procedures, Caltrans audits,
Caltrans standard plans specs, and manual.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of Ontario, Fire Station Training Facility | Deputy/Special Inspector/Senior Construction Inspector
The new fire/police training center in Ontario, CA, sits on a 4.5-acre site adjacent to Fire Station 3 and features two training towers and a burn building. This facility received a Training Facilities Gold Award in Firehouse's 2020 Station Design Awards. The new fire/police training center is located on a 4.5-acre site that’s directly adjacent to Fire Station 3 in the city of Ontario. The project includes a new burn building along and an expansive training complex. The training complex includes a five-story and a six-story training tower. An existing building that was on site was remodeled to include new classrooms, restrooms, break areas and administrative offices. Site features include a new concrete perimeter road, training grounds, above-grade vent props, a pump test pit, utility props and an extensive confined-space prop. The project is constructed mainly of concrete masonry and cast-in-place concrete. This facility is a mixture of CMU, poured in
EDUCATION
» ACI Field Technician
Grade I Certified in 2014
LICENSES &
REGISTRATION
» ICC Reinforced Concrete
Special Inspector in 2015
» ICC Soils Special Inspector
in 2016
» ICC Structural Steel and
Bolting Special Inspector in
2018
» ICC Structural Welding
Special Inspector in 2018
» ICC Structural Masonry
Special Inspector in 2022
» ICC Master of Special
Inspections in 2022
John Vargas, ICC Certified
Senior Construction Inspector
Deputy/Special Inspector
place concrete, steel frame and light gauge steel construction and type 5 framing. The M.EP.S. systems were all commercial applications.
City of Ontario, Fire Station #5 | Deputy/Special Inspector/Senior Construction Inspector: John provided Quality Assurance per ASTM sampling and testing of soils, CMBs, and concrete in the field and batch plant. He performed ICC Reinforced Concrete inspections for rebar placement, epoxy dowel installation, observation and sampling of high strength grout and observation of concrete placement. He performed soils sampling/classification, observed and documented grading operations, observed and documented installation and backfill of underground utilities, and observed and documented construction operations of drive approaches and fire lanes. John verified that all testing/inspections included in the scope of work complied with approved project documents. He generated daily field reports/non-compliance reports and attended safety meetings. He coordinated with the General Contractor to schedule inspectors/technicians and delivery of various construction materials to the lab for testing. This facility is a mixture of CMU, poured in place concrete, steel frame and light gauge steel construction and type 5 framing. The M.EP.S. systems were all commercial applications.
City of Los Angeles, Police Administration Building | Deputy/Special Inspector/Senior Construction Inspector: New building consists of 491,000 square feet of combined gross area that includes the office tower, auditorium, café and 364 spaces of underground parking. Project valuation is approximately $240 Million. Mr.
Vargas also provided oversight for extensive ADA compliant renovations within the park grounds. Mr. Vargas provided full-time inspection to ensure compliance with the plans, specifications, and other requirements, coordinated with agencies, contractors, and utilities, and assisted in preparing daily reports.
County of Riverside, Southwest Juvenile Justice Center | Deputy/Special Inspector/Senior Construction Inspector: The new justice center will be approximately 14,000 gross square feet and will consist of the two (2) new courtrooms, judge’s chambers, two detention holding areas, administrative support area, a vehicular sallyport, secure parking and a secured walkway as access to the existing detention center.
The new facility will be operated by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. Project valuation $15 Million. Mr. Vargas also provided oversight for extensive ADA compliant renovations within the park grounds. Mr. Vargas provided full-time inspection to ensure compliance with the plans, specifications, and other requirements, coordinated with agencies, contractors, and utilities, and assisted in preparing weekly progress reports.
Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Works, Harbor UCLA Medical Center - Surgery/Emergency Replacement | Deputy/Special Inspector/Senior Construction Inspector: New building consists of a Two Story Surgical/Emergency Replacement building and a new Three Level Parking Structure. Project valuation is approximately $175 Million. Mr. Vargas also provided oversight for extensive ADA compliant renovations within the park grounds. Mr. Vargas provided full-time inspection to ensure compliance with the plans, specifications, and other requirements, coordinated with agencies, contractors, and utilities, and assisted in preparing weekly progress reports.
Ms. Sharabi has experience in project administration,
project management, construction management, office
engineering, document control, utility coordination, labor compliance, and field inspection. Her project experience includes heavy civil projects, transportation, street
improvements, street rehabilitation, bridges, street
widenings, traffic signals, pipelines, wells, lift stations, and various water and wastewater projects. Ms. Sharabi
is a highly motivated assistant project manager with great enthusiasm and eagerness to learn new methods and
construction techniques. She is a critical thinker with great attention to detail. She is experienced in running meetings, managing projects, setting up and maintaining project files, maintaining Caltrans filing system, certified payroll reporting, processing progress payments, and
maintaining various logs, including submittals, RFI’s,
correspondence, etc. Ms. Sharabi is an excellent team
player, is self-motivated, and has excellent qualities. She has excellent writing & communication skills. Ms. Sharabi is a dedicated professional with an abundance of energy and enthusiasm. Her project delivery and communication
with City Management, Caltrans, high profile clients as well as elected officials is an apparent strength.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of Tustin, Tustin Legacy Veteran Sports Park | Project Manager/Office Engineer: This project is a $28M sports community park project for the City of Tustin.
Major improvements included exercise and playground equipment installation, turf, lighting and electrical installations, basketball court and sports field construction, infrastructure improvement, drainage improvements, utility coordination, concrete improvements. The sports park contains a wide variety of recreational facilities such as softball, soccer, tennis, basketball, racquetball, sand volleyball and pickleball. The park also includes a passive recreation area, fitness stations, concession/restroom/storage buildings, a large parking lot, slab on grade construction, retaining walls, outlet structures, outdoor seating areas, ADA compliant concrete walkways, ADA compliant parking lot spaces, landscaping, and water features.
City of Compton, Annual Residential Rehabilitation Project | Project Manager/Office Engineer: This project included street rehabilitation of seven major city streets. Scope of work consisted of cold mill, ARHM, AC, JPCP, CRCP pavement, AC base course, Yara Sharabi
Project Manager/Document Control
EDUCATION
» BSCE – Bachelor of Civil
Engineering and
Construction Management
(Honors), University of
Brighton, UK
LICENSES &
REGISTRATION
» 30-Hour Cal OSHA
» Defensive Driving
Training
» Sexual Harassment
Prevention Training
aggregate base, full depth AC slot pavement, curb and gutters, sidewalks, cross gutter, alley intersection, driveway approach, curb ramp, signing, striping, markings, traffic signal loops, adjust to grade existing sewer manhole, drainage improvements, staging, and traffic control procedures. Ms. Sharabi set up and maintained project files, participated in weekly construction progress meetings, reviewed inspectors’ daily reports, conducted spot interviews with employees on the project, ensured that the contractor and subcontractors submitted certified payroll and owner operator listings, and spot-checked payrolls to ensure compliance with David Bacon and state prevailing wage rates.
City of San Bernardino, Street Rehabilitation and Resurfacing of Ten City Streets | Project Manager/Office Engineer This project was part of the City of San Bernardino’s Street Rehabilitation Program of over 30+ Major Streets and included the street rehabilitation and resurfacing of 10 City residential and commercial streets. The project technical features include resurfacing, concrete overlays, unclassified excavation/fill, cold mill & overlay, removal of existing sidewalk, curb and gutter, driveway approaches, speed humps and the construction of sidewalk, curb ramps, cross walks, cross gutters, driveway approaches, and asphalt and concrete improvements of several City streets. Ms. Sharabi maintained project files, met periodically with City staff, verified all requirements in accordance with contract documents, collected and reviewed reports generated from the contractor’s payroll office, and verified certified payroll reports.
City of Vernon, 50th Street Water Main Replacement Project | Project Manager/Office Engineer: The project’s scope of work includes reconstruction of the 12- inch ductile iron pipeline and renovations to the City’s existing water services, such as installation of fittings, valves, blow-offs, siphons, concrete pipe supports, thrust blocks, trenching, bedding and backfill, replacement of traffic markings, shoring, over excavation, fill re-grade, temporary and permanent pavement, steel plating, and roadway improvements and repair. Other improvements include installation of storm drain, catch basin and appurtenances, sewer pipeline, manholes, industrial services and laterals, installation of fire service lateral, and pressure testing and disinfection of installed pipeline. Ms. Sharabi provided project management, served as the prime contact for the City, prepared and tracked schedules and contract budgets, prepared invoices and progress summaries, attended progress meetings, prepared reports, and provided contract support.
City of Rosemead: Walnut Grove Ave. Resurfacing Project Phase I, Rosemead, CA | Project Manager/Office Engineer: This project involves street resurfacing of Walnut Grove Ave., from Marshall St. to Grand Ave. in the City of Rosemead. In addition to street improvements, the project included intersection improvements, removal and replacement of existing AC pavement, cold mill and overlay, asphalt pothole repairs, replacement of PCC sidewalk, removal and replacement of ramps, ADA ramps, curb and gutter, bike lane and bike trail, traffic signal modifications, installation of medians, adjustment of manholes and utility covers to grade, installation of specialty and bicycle loop detectors, installation of speed humps, pedestrian crossings, and guardrail and roadway markers.
Ms. Garcia is a highly motivated office engineer with great enthusiasm and eagerness to learn new methods and
construction techniques. Ms. Garcia has served in the
capacity of Document Control, Labor Compliance Officer, and Office Engineer for numerous capital improvement
projects. She is a critical thinker with great attention to detail. She is experienced in setting up and maintaining project files, maintaining Caltrans filing system, certified payroll reporting, processing progress payments, and
maintaining various logs, including submittals, RFI’s,
correspondence, etc. She is proficient with various
computer software including Procore, EADOC, and
primavera. Ms. Garcia is an excellent team player, is selfmotivated, and has excellent qualities. She has excellent writing & communication skills. Ms. Garcia is a dedicated professional with an abundance of energy and
enthusiasm. She is a great presenter and communicator.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Riverside County Transportation Department, Hamner
Avenue Bridge and Widening Construction Project |
Project Manager/Labor Compliance Officer
This project includes widening of Hamner Avenue from four to six lanes and the replacement of the Hamner Avenue bridge, with a state of the art structural, seismic, and hydraulic designed bridge, including six 12ft wide vehicle lanes, 4ft median and shoulders, and a 12ft wide multipurpose trail. Improvements include concrete paving, AC, JCPC, CRCP, drainage improvements, staffing, and traffic control procedures. Ms. Garcia set up and maintained project files, participated in weekly construction progress meetings, reviewed inspectors’ daily reports, conducted spot interviews with employees on the project, ensured that the contractor and subcontractors submitted certified payroll and owner operator listings, and spot-checked payrolls to ensure compliancxe with David Bacon and state prevailing wage rates.
City of San Bernardino, Playground Equipment Replacement | Project Manager/Labor Compliance Officer
These playground improvement projects includes play structure replacements for six parks. Improvements included playground equipment removal & installation and ADA improvements. The project also includes landscaping and irrigation improvements, improvements to parking lots, installation of picnic and barbecue areas, walkways, basketball court, and biking trails. Mr. Garcia provided labor compliance for the project including verifying certified payroll, employee interviews, verification of Fringe Benefit Amber Garcia
Labor Compliance Officer
Project Manager & Document Control
EDUCATION
» Bachelor of Business
Administration – Long
Beach State
University
LICENSES &
REGISTRATION
» 30-Hr. Cal OSHA
» Defensive Driving
Training
Statement, DAS 140 & 142, Checklist of Labor Law Requirements, CPRs, Trust Fund Contribution Report and Cancelled Check, Apprenticeship Certification, and Employee Authorization for Payroll Deductions.
City of San Bernardino, Seccombe Lake Park and Perris Hills Park | Project Manager/Labor Compliance Officer
The project includes installation of new playground structures, fencing, new CMU restroom buildings, multi-use trails, sidewalk, curb and gutter, curb ramps, utility construction including water, sewer, storm drain, electrical, and irrigation, drinking fountains, benches, and ADA parking space construction. The project also includes landscaping and irrigation. Mr. Garcia provided labor compliance for the project including verifying certified payroll, employee interviews, verification of Fringe Benefit Statement, DAS 140 & 142, Checklist of Labor Law Requirements, CPRs, Trust Fund Contribution Report and Cancelled Check, Apprenticeship Certification, and Employee Authorization for Payroll Deductions.
City of La Quinta, SilverRock Park Venue Site | Project Manager/Labor Compliance Officer
This project involved improvements to the 14-acre SilverRock Park Venue site, which includes eight acres of walking paths, synthetic turf, and landscaping, stage, art walk, and a 3,050-square-foot storage building. Construction work includes landscaping and irrigation, furnishing and installation of pump for lake, lighting installation, installation of electrical pull boxes, utility coordination, concrete and decomposed walkways, PCC paving, restroom building, ramp, railing, decorative pavers, drinking fountains and picnic areas, retaining walls, and construction of an outdoor theater with seating area. Mr.
Garcia provided labor compliance for the project including verifying certified payroll, employee interviews, verification of Fringe Benefit Statement, DAS 140 & 142, Checklist of Labor Law Requirements, CPRs, Trust Fund Contribution Report and Cancelled Check, Apprenticeship Certification, and Employee Authorization for Payroll Deductions.
City of Norwalk, CDBG Local Streets Rehabilitation Project | Project Manager/Labor Compliance Officer
This project is part of a local street rehabilitation program within Zone 28 of the City of Norwalk. The project scope includes rehabilitation of roadway pavement conditions, intersection improvement, bike lanes, traffic signal modification, upgrades of curb ramps to ADA standards, pavement improvements, replacement of sidewalk, curb and gutter, driveways, access ramps, clearing and grubbing, AC overlay, loop detectors, speed humps, and roadway signing, striping, and markings.
City of Lake Forest, Street Resurfacing and Slurry Seal Program | Office Engineer/Document Control
This street resurfacing and slurry seal program for the City of Lake Forest involves street resurfacing of Glenn Ranch Road from Portola to El Toro, slurry seal of residential Zone F, and arterial slurry seal of Jeronimo and Muirlands from Las Alisos to Bake, as well as cold mill and overlay, ARHM pavement, AC base course, aggregate base, clearing and grubbing, SWPPP preparation, cold mill and overlay, adjustment of sewer and storm drain manholes, replacement of PCC sidewalk, installation of loop detectors, speed humps, pedestrian crossings, dig-outs at specific locations, updated ADA ramps, restriping of roadways for all three projects.
Dr. Quazi has over 36 years of overall experience and 35 with Converse providing geotechnical engineering services and he has earned a reputation for providing quality work in an honest and ethical manner, on time and within budget. Dr. Quazi provides quality control, budget and technical assistance on various types of projects, including streets, bridges, grade separations, and other related studies. Dr. Quazi along with Converse Consultants has worked on projects with many city and county agencies along with Caltrans.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Riverside County Transportation Commission │Hamner Avenue Bridge│ Norco, California (08/2021 – 06/2022)
Principal in Charge/Project Director: Provides technical oversight and budget control for the geotechnical observation and materials testing. The project involved the Interstate 15 (I-15) improvement from approximately
0.60 miles south to 0.60 miles north of the existing Limonite Avenue crossing. The project extended along Limonite Avenue from Hamner Avenue to Wineville Avenue. The project included replacing the existing Limonite overcrossing, widen roadway from four lanes to six lanes, reconstructing the on and off ramps to provide a partial clover leaf and constructing loop ramps in the southeast and northwest quadrants.
Converse provided Quality Assurance (QA) services for our client to meet or exceed the Caltrans and project specifications.
County of Riverside Transportation Dept. │I-15 & Limonite Avenue Bridge│Riverside County, California (06/2018 – 01/2020) Principal in Charge/Project Director: Provides technical oversight and budget control for the geotechnical observation and materials testing. The project involved the Interstate 15 (I-15) improvement from approximately
0.60 miles south to 0.60 miles north of the existing Limonite Avenue crossing (OC) bridge. The project extended along Limonite Avenue from Hamner Avenue to Wineville Avenue. The project included replacing the existing Limonite overcrossing, widen roadway from four lanes to six lanes, reconstructing the on and off ramps to provide a partial clover leaf and constructing loop ramps in the southeast and northwest quadrants. Converse is providing Quality Assurance (QA) services for our client to meet or exceed the Caltrans and project specifications.
County of San Bernardino │Dola & Lanzit Ditches Bridge Replacement │ San Bernardino, California (02/2017 – 12/2018)
Principal in Charge/Project Director: Provides technical oversight and budget control for the geotechnical observation and materials testing. The site is located along National Trails Highway in the Ludlow area of San Bernardino County, California. This project proposed to replace bridges at Dola Ditch and Lanzit Ditch in San Bernardino County. The construction project included bridge construction, roadway improvements, utility improvements, guardrails and traffic signal and other electrical improvements. Converse provided Quality Assurance (QA) services for our client to meet or exceed the Caltrans and project specifications.
EDUCATION
§ Ph.D., Civil Engineering,
University of Arizona,
1987
§ M.S., Civil Engineering,
Arizona State University,
1982
§ B.S., Bangladesh
Engineering University,
1978
LICENSES & TRAININGS
§ California, Civil
Engineer, #46651
§ California, Geotechnical
Engineer, #2517
Years of Experience: 36
Years with Current Firm:
35 Availability: 30%
Hashmi Quazi, PhD, PE, GE
Principal in Charge
Dr. Svathasan has over 28 years of overall experience and 8 with Converse providing geotechnical engineering and construction services and he has prepared comprehensive reports with detailed recommendations. He has extensive knowledge of construction projects from managing geotechnical observation and testing, special inspection and material testing, and Caltrans source inspection services on various types of projects, including streets, bridges, grade separations, and other related studies. Dr. Sivathasan has worked on projects with many city and county agencies along with Caltrans.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Riverside County Transportation Commission │Hamner Avenue Bridge│ Norco, California (08/2021 – 06/2022)
Principal Engineer: Responsible for technicians and inspectors and providing quality assurance for project and source inspection services.
The project involved the Interstate 15 (I-15) improvement from approximately 0.60 miles south to 0.60 miles north of the existing Limonite Avenue crossing. The project extended along Limonite Avenue from Hamner Avenue to Wineville Avenue. The project included replacing the existing Limonite overcrossing, widen roadway from four lanes to six lanes, reconstructing the on and off ramps to provide a partial clover leaf and constructing loop ramps in the southeast and northwest quadrants.
Converse provided Quality Assurance (QA) services for our client to meet or exceed the Caltrans and project specifications.
County of Riverside Transportation Dept. │I-15 & Limonite Avenue Bridge│Riverside County, California (06/2018 – 01/2020) Principal Engineer: Responsible for technicians and inspectors and providing quality assurance for project and source inspection services.
The project involved the Interstate 15 (I-15) improvement from approximately 0.60 miles south to 0.60 miles north of the existing Limonite Avenue crossing (OC) bridge. The project extended along Limonite Avenue from Hamner Avenue to Wineville Avenue. The project included replacing the existing Limonite overcrossing, widen roadway from four lanes to six lanes, reconstructing the on and off ramps to provide a partial clover leaf and constructing loop ramps in the southeast and northwest quadrants. Converse is providing Quality Assurance (QA) services for our client to meet or exceed the Caltrans and project specifications.
County of San Bernardino │Dola & Lanzit Ditches Bridge Replacement │ San Bernardino, California (02/2017 – 12/2018)
Principal Engineer: Responsible for technicians and inspectors and providing quality assurance for project and source inspection services. The site is located along National Trails Highway in San Bernardino County, CA. This project replaced bridges at Dola and Lanzit Ditch. The construction project included bridge construction, roadway improvements, utility improvements, guardrails and traffic signal and other electrical improvements. Converse provided Quality Dr. Mr.
EDUCATION
§ PhD, Civil Engineering,
University of California,
Davis, 2002
§ MS, Civil Engineering,
University of California,
Davis, 1997
§ BS, Civil Engineering,
University of Peradeniya,
Sri Lanka, 1994
LICENSES & TRAININGS
§ California, Civil Engineer
No. 63185
§ California, Geotechnical
Engineer No. 2708
§ Diplomate in
Geotechnical
Engineering No. 1169
§ CFR 1910.120 OSHA 8-
Hour Refresher Training
§ CFR 1910.120 OSHA
40-Hour Training
Years of Experience: 29
Years with Current Firm:
9 Availability: 20%
Siva Sivathasan PhD, PE, GE, DGE, QSD,
F.ASCE
Principal Engineer
Mr. Maciel has 15 years of construction inspection experience involving investigation and engineering analysis. His field experience includes soil investigation and sampling. In his experience, Mr. Maciel has prepared various detailed reports based on field data and observations, laboratory testing and geotechnical engineering principles. Mr. Maciel along with Converse Consultants has worked on projects with many city and county agencies along with Caltrans.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Riverside County Transportation Commission │Hamner Avenue Bridge│ Norco, California (08/2021 – 06/2022)
Senior Staff Engineer: Managed fieldwork, schedule, budget, and prepared reports for the construction phase. The project involved the Interstate 15 (I-15) improvement from approximately 0.60 miles south to
0.60 miles north of the existing Limonite Avenue crossing. The project extended along Limonite Avenue from Hamner Avenue to Wineville Avenue. The project included replacing the existing Limonite overcrossing, widen roadway from four lanes to six lanes, reconstructing the on and off ramps to provide a partial clover leaf and constructing loop ramps in the southeast and northwest quadrants. Converse provided Quality Assurance (QA) services for our client to meet or exceed the Caltrans and project specifications.
County of Riverside Transportation Dept. │I-15 & Limonite Avenue Bridge│Riverside County, California (06/2018 – 01/2020) Senior Staff Engineer: Managed fieldwork, schedule, budget, and prepared reports for the construction phase. The project involved the Interstate 15 (I-15) improvement from approximately 0.60 miles south to 0.60 miles north of the existing Limonite Avenue crossing (OC) bridge. The project extended along Limonite Avenue from Hamner Avenue to Wineville Avenue. The project included replacing the existing Limonite overcrossing, widen roadway from four lanes to six lanes, reconstructing the on and off ramps to provide a partial clover leaf and constructing loop ramps in the southeast and northwest quadrants. Converse is providing Quality Assurance (QA) services for our client to meet or exceed the Caltrans and project specifications.
County of San Bernardino │Dola & Lanzit Ditches Bridge Replacement │ San Bernardino, California (02/2017 – 12/2018)
Senior Staff Engineer: Managed fieldwork, schedule, budget, and prepared reports for the construction phase. The site is located along National Trails Highway in San Bernardino County, CA. This project replaced bridges at Dola and Lanzit Ditch. The construction project included bridge construction, roadway improvements, utility improvements, guardrails and traffic signal and other electrical improvements. Converse provided Quality Assurance (QA) services for our client to meet or exceed the Caltrans and project specifications.
EDUCATION
§ BS, Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Emphasis, California
State Polytechnic State
University, Pomona,
2008
LICENSES & TRAININGS
§ EIT No. 138566, State
Board of Licensure for
Professional Engineers
and Surveyors,
California
Years of Experience: 15
Years with Current Firm:
12 Availability: 30%
Antonio Maciel, EIT
Senior Staff Engineer/Project Manager
Mr. Portea has over 25 years of overall experience and 24 years with Converse Consultants providing field and laboratory testing and inspection services for various roadway, bridge and related transportation projects. Mr. Portea is responsible for providing field and laboratory testing services for soils, aggregates, and concrete. Mr. Portea along with Converse Consultants has worked on projects with Cities, Counties and Caltrans.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Riverside County Transportation Commission │Hamner Avenue Bridge│ Norco, California (08/2021 – 06/2022)
Technician: Performed observation and field density testing during construction of the project. The project involved the Interstate 15 (I-15) improvement from approximately 0.60 miles south to 0.60 miles north of the existing Limonite Avenue crossing. The project extended along Limonite Avenue from Hamner Avenue to Wineville Avenue. The project included replacing the existing Limonite overcrossing, widen roadway from four lanes to six lanes, reconstructing the on and off ramps to provide a partial clover leaf and constructing loop ramps in the southeast and northwest quadrants. Converse provided Quality Assurance (QA) services for our client to meet or exceed the Caltrans and project specifications.
County of Riverside Transportation Dept. │I-15 & Limonite Avenue Bridge│Riverside County, California (06/2018 – 01/2020) Technician: Performed observation and field density testing during construction of the project. The project involved the Interstate 15 (I-15) improvement from approximately 0.60 miles south to 0.60 miles north of the existing Limonite Avenue crossing (OC) bridge. The project extended along Limonite Avenue from Hamner Avenue to Wineville Avenue. The project included replacing the existing Limonite overcrossing, widen roadway from four lanes to six lanes, reconstructing the on and off ramps to provide a partial clover leaf and constructing loop ramps in the southeast and northwest quadrants. Converse is providing Quality Assurance (QA) services for our client to meet or exceed the Caltrans and project specifications.
County of San Bernardino │Dola & Lanzit Ditches Bridge
Replacement │ San Bernardino, California (02/2017 – 12/2018) Technician: Performed observation and field density testing during construction of the project.. The site is located along National Trails Highway in San Bernardino County, CA. This project replaced bridges at Dola and Lanzit Ditch. The construction project included bridge construction, roadway improvements, utility improvements, guardrails and traffic signal and other electrical improvements. Converse provided Quality Assurance (QA) services for our client to meet or exceed the Caltrans and project specifications.
LICENSES & TRAININGS
§ Nuclear Gauge Certified
§ ICC – Soil Special
Inspectors
§ ACI Concrete Field
Testing- Grade I
§ Caltrans 125- Sampling
Highway, Materials &
Products
§ Caltrans 216- Relative
Compaction, Soils &
Aggregates
§ Caltrans 231- Relative
Compaction, Soils &
Aggregates (Nuclear)
§ Caltrans 504- Air
Content, Freshly Mixed
Concrete, Pressure
§ Caltrans 518- Density of
Fresh Concrete
§ Caltrans 533- Ball
Penetration in Fresh
Portland Cement
Concrete
§ Caltrans 539- Sampling
Freshly Fixed Concrete
§ Caltrans 540- PCC
Cylinder Fabrication
Caltrans
§ Caltrans 556- Slump of
Fresh Portland Cement
Concrete
§ Caltrans 557-
Temperature of Freshly
Mixed Portland Cement
Concrete
Years of Experience: 25
Years with Current Firm:
24 Availability: 40%
Gerardo Portea
Lead Technician
Mr. Kowalski has over 20 years of overall experience and 19 years with Converse Consultants providing field and laboratory testing and inspection services for various roadway, bridge and related transportation projects. Mr. Kowalski is responsible for providing field and laboratory testing services for soils, aggregates, and concrete. Mr. Kowalski along with Converse Consultants has worked on projects with Cities, Counties and Caltrans.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Riverside County Transportation Commission │Hamner Avenue Bridge│ Norco, California (08/2021 – 06/2022)
Technician: Performed observation and field density testing during construction of the project. The project involved the Interstate 15 (I-15) improvement from approximately 0.60 miles south to 0.60 miles north of the existing Limonite Avenue crossing. The project extended along Limonite Avenue from Hamner Avenue to Wineville Avenue. The project included replacing the existing Limonite overcrossing, widen roadway from four lanes to six lanes, reconstructing the on and off ramps to provide a partial clover leaf and constructing loop ramps in the southeast and northwest quadrants. Converse provided Quality Assurance (QA) services for our client to meet or exceed the Caltrans and project specifications.
County of Riverside Transportation Dept. │I-15 & Limonite Avenue Bridge│Riverside County, California (06/2018 – 01/2020) Technician: Performed observation and field density testing during construction of the project. The project involved the Interstate 15 (I-15) improvement from approximately 0.60 miles south to 0.60 miles north of the existing Limonite Avenue crossing (OC) bridge. The project extended along Limonite Avenue from Hamner Avenue to Wineville Avenue. The project included replacing the existing Limonite overcrossing, widen roadway from four lanes to six lanes, reconstructing the on and off ramps to provide a partial clover leaf and constructing loop ramps in the southeast and northwest quadrants. Converse is providing Quality Assurance (QA) services for our client to meet or exceed the Caltrans and project specifications.
County of San Bernardino │Dola & Lanzit Ditches Bridge
Replacement │ San Bernardino, California (02/2017 – 12/2018) Technician: Performed observation and field density testing during construction of the project.. The site is located along National Trails Highway in San Bernardino County, CA. This project replaced bridges at Dola and Lanzit Ditch. The construction project included bridge construction, roadway improvements, utility improvements, guardrails and traffic signal and other electrical improvements. Converse provided Quality Assurance (QA) services for our client to meet or exceed the Caltrans and project specifications.
LICENSES & TRAININGS
§ Nuclear Gauge Certified
§ ICC – Soil Special
Inspectors
§ ACI Concrete Field
Testing- Grade I
§ Caltrans 125- Sampling
Highway, Materials &
Products
§ Caltrans 216- Relative
Compaction, Soils &
Aggregates
§ Caltrans 231- Relative
Compaction, Soils &
Aggregates (Nuclear)
§ Caltrans 504- Air
Content, Freshly Mixed
Concrete, Pressure
§ Caltrans 518- Density of
Fresh Concrete
§ Caltrans 533- Ball
Penetration in Fresh
Portland Cement
Concrete
§ Caltrans 539- Sampling
Freshly Fixed Concrete
§ Caltrans 540- PCC
Cylinder Fabrication
Caltrans
§ Caltrans 556- Slump of
Fresh Portland Cement
Concrete
§ Caltrans 557-
Temperature of Freshly
Mixed Portland Cement
Concrete
Years of Experience: 20
Years with Current Firm:
19 Availability: 30%
Bill Kowalski
Technician
APPENDIX B. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
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NON‐COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
The undersigned declares states and certifies that:
1. This Proposal is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization or corporation. This Proposal is genuine and not collusive or sham.
2. I have not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Proposer to put in a false or sham proposal and I have not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any other Proposer or anyone else to put in sham proposal or to refrain from submitting to this RFP.
3. I have not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the proposal price or to fix any overhead, profit or cost element of the proposal price or to secure any advantage against the City of Pico Rivera or of anyone interested in the proposed contract.
4. All statements contained in the Proposal and related documents are true.
5. I have not directly or indirectly submitted the proposal price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, or paid, and will not pay any fee to any person, corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, RFP depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham proposal.
6. I have not entered into any arrangement or agreement with any City of Pico Rivera public officer in connection with this proposal.
7. I understand collusive bidding is a violation of State and Federal law and can result in fines, prison sentences, and civil damage awards.
Signature of Authorized Representative
Name of Authorized Representative Title of Authorized Representative Crystal Fraire President
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EXHIBIT B
APPROVED FEE SCHEDULE
(SCHEDULE OF HOURLY LABOR RATES AND REIMBURSABLE)
F. CLIENT REFERENCES
City of San Bernardino
Contact Name: Alex Qishta, PE, Former Director of Public Works Address: 290 N D St, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Phone Number: (760) 369-0801 x307
Email Address: [email protected]
Project: On-Call PM & Inspection Services
City of Chino
Contact Name: Amer Jakher, PE, Special Projects Manager Address: 13220 Central Ave, Chino, CA 91710
Phone Number: (909) 334-3250
Email Address: [email protected]
Project: On-Call Inspection Services and Construction/Program Management Services Long Beach Water Department
Contact Name: Wendy Chen, PE, Manager of Engineering
Address: 1800 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA 90807
Phone Number: (562) 754-3370
Email Address: [email protected]
Project: On-Call Program/PM & Construction Management
G. RIGHTS TO MATERIALS
We understand that all responses, inquiries, and correspondence relating to this RFP and all reports, charts, displays, schedules, exhibits, and other documentation produced by the Consultant that are submitted as part of the Proposal and not withdrawn shall, upon receipt by City, become property of City.
H. SCHEDULE OF HOURLY RATES
Rates included in our fee proposal contains fully billable rates. Hourly rates reflect all costs for office overhead, including direct and indirect costs. We understand that the schedule of hourly rates shall remain fixed for the term of the PSA. We understand that the City will consider, at its sole discretion, rate adjustment requests for cost of living increases after year 3, on a case by case basis. At that time, Z&K will propose a 3% increase per annum. All insurance will be in force at the time of contract execution.
Z&K Consultants, Inc Hourly Rates:
Senior Construction Manager................................................................................................. $166 Construction Manager............................................................................................................. $158 Senior Construction Inspector................................................................................................. $148 Construction Inspector............................................................................................................ $142 Claims Mitigation..................................................................................................................... $165 Deputy/Special Inspector........................................................................................................ $148 Project Manager/Document Control........................................................................................ $138 Labor Compliance Officer ....................................................................................................... $135 Scheduler/Estimator................................................................................................................ $145 Surveyor.................................................................................................................................. $159 Drone Pilot .............................................................................................................................. $135 SWPPP/Environmental Specialist........................................................................................... $158 Landscape Architect ............................................................................................................... $162 Senior Highway & Bridge Designer/Structural Engineer......................................................... $165 Public Relations/Community Outreach ................................................................................... $135
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EXHIBIT C
TERMS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LABOR LAW REQUIREMENTS
1. This Agreement calls for services that, in whole or in part, constitute “public works” as defined in Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1720) of the California Labor Code (“Chapter 1”). Further, Consultant acknowledges that this Agreement is subject to (a) Chapter 1 and (b) the rules and regulations established by the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) implementing such statutes. Therefore, as to those Services that are “public works”, Consultant shall comply with and be bound by all the terms, rules and regulations described in 1(a) and 1(b) as though set forth in full herein.
2. California law requires the inclusion of specific Labor Code provisions in certain contracts. The inclusion of such specific provisions below, whether or not required by California law, does not alter the meaning or scope of Section 1 above.
3. Consultant shall be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations in accordance with California Labor Code Section 1725.5, and has provided proof of registration to City prior to the Effective Date of this Agreement. Consultant shall not perform work with any subconsultant that is not registered with DIR pursuant to Section 1725.5. Consultant and subconsultants shall maintain their registration with the DIR in effect throughout the duration of this Agreement. If the Consultant or any subconsultant ceases to be registered with DIR at any time during the duration of the project, Consultant shall immediately notify City.
4. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.4, Consultant’s Services are subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by DIR. Consultant shall post job site notices, as prescribed by DIR regulations.
5. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1773.2, copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to perform the Agreement are on file at City Hall and will be made available to any interested party on request. Consultant acknowledges receipt of a copy of the DIR determination of such prevailing rate of per diem wages, and Consultant shall post such rates at each job site covered by this Agreement.
6. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1774 and 1775 concerning the payment of prevailing rates of wages to workers and the penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages. The Consultant shall, as a penalty to City, forfeit $200.00 for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker paid less than the prevailing rates as determined by the DIR for the work or craft in which the worker is employed for any public work done pursuant to this Agreement by Consultant or by any subconsultant.
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7. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Section 1776, which requires Consultant and each subconsultant to: keep accurate payroll records and verify such records in writing under penalty of perjury, as specified in Section 1776; certify and make such payroll records available for inspection as provided by Section 1776; and inform City of the location of the records.
8. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code seq. concerning the employment of apprentices on public works projects. Consultant shall be responsible for compliance with these aforementioned Sections for all apprenticeable occupations. Prior to commencing work under this Agreement, Consultant shall provide City with a copy of the information submitted to any applicable apprenticeship program. Within 60 days after concluding work pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant and each of its subconsultants shall submit to City a verified statement of the journeyman and apprentice hours performed under this Agreement.
9. The Consultant shall not perform Work with any Subconsultant that has been debarred or suspended pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1777.1 or any other federal or state law providing for the debarment of consultants from public works. The Consultant and Subconsultants shall not be debarred or suspended throughout the duration of this Contract pursuant to Labor Code Section 1777.1 or any other federal or state law providing for the debarment of consultants from public works. If the Consultant or any subconsultant becomes debarred or suspended during the duration of the project, the Consultant shall immediately notify City.
10. Consultant acknowledges that eight hours labor constitutes a legal day’s work. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by Labor Code Section 1810.
Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Section 1813 concerning penalties for workers who work excess hours. The Consultant shall, as a penalty to City, forfeit $25.00 for each worker employed in the performance of this Agreement by the Consultant or by any subconsultant for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work more than eight hours in any one calendar day and 40 hours in any one calendar week in violation of the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 3 of the Labor Code. Pursuant to Labor Code section 1815, work performed by employees of Consultant in excess of eight hours per day, and 40 hours during any one week shall be permitted upon public work upon compensation for all hours worked in excess of eight hours per day at not less than one and one-half times the basic rate of pay.
11. California Labor Code Sections 1860 and 3700 provide that every employer will be required to secure the payment of compensation to its employees. In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1861, Consultant hereby certifies as follows:
“I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the Professional Services Agreement
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provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract.”
12. For every subconsultant who will perform work on the project, Consultant shall be responsible for such subconsultant’s compliance with Chapter 1 and Labor Code Sections 1860 and 3700, and Consultant shall include in the written contract between it and each subconsultant a copy of those statutory provisions and a requirement that each subconsultant shall comply with those statutory provisions. Consultant shall be required to take all actions necessary to enforce such contractual provisions and ensure subconsultant’s compliance, including without limitation, conducting a periodic review of the certified payroll records of the subconsultant and upon becoming aware of the failure of the subconsultant to pay his or her workers the specified prevailing rate of wages.
Consultant shall diligently take corrective action to halt or rectify any failure.
13. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend (at Consultant’s expense with counsel reasonably acceptable to City) City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and independent consultants serving in the role of City officials, and volunteers from and against any demand or claim for damages, compensation, fines, penalties or other amounts arising out of or incidental to any acts or omissions listed above by any person or entity (including Consultant, its subconsultants, and each of their officials, officers, employees and agents) in connection with any work undertaken or in connection with the Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all consequential damages, attorneys’ fees, and other related costs and expenses. All duties of Consultant under this Section shall survive the termination of the Agreement.
AGREEMENT NO. _______
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA AND
AKM CONSULTING ENGINEERS
1. IDENTIFICATION
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the City of Pico Rivera, a California municipal corporation (“City”) AKM Consulting Engineers (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as a “Party” and collectively referred to as “Parties.”
2. RECITALS
2.1 City has determined that it requires professional services from a consultant to provide on-call construction management services.
2.2 Consultant represents that it is fully qualified to perform such professional services by virtue of its experience and the training, education and expertise of its principals and employees. Consultant further represents that it is willing to accept responsibility for performing such services in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the performance by the Parties of the mutual covenants and conditions herein contained, the Parties hereto agree as follows:
3. DEFINITIONS
3.1 “Scope of Services”: Such professional services as are set forth in the Consultant’s February 7, 2024 proposal to City attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference.
3.2 “Approved Fee Schedule”: Such compensation rates as are set forth in the Consultant’s February 7, 2024 proposal to City attached hereto as Exhibit “B.”
3.3 “Commencement Date” : March 26, 2024
3.4 “Expiration Date” : June 30, 2029
4. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall commence at 12:00 a.m. on the Commencement Date and shall expire at 11:59 p.m. on the Expiration Date unless extended by written agreement of the Parties or terminated in accordance with Section 22 below.
5. CONSULTANT’S SERVICES
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5.1 Consultant shall perform the services identified in the Scope of Services. City shall have the right to request, in writing, changes in the Scope of Services. Any such changes mutually agreed upon by the Parties, and any corresponding increase or decrease in compensation, shall be incorporated by written amendment to this Agreement. In no event shall the total compensation and costs payable to Consultant under this Agreement exceed the sum of $2,500,000, Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars, unless specifically approved in advance, in writing, by City.
5.2 Consultant shall perform all work to the highest professional standards of Consultant’s profession and in a manner reasonably satisfactory to City.
6. COMPENSATION
6.1 City agrees to compensate Consultant for the services provided under this Agreement, and Consultant agrees to accept in full satisfaction for such services, payment in accordance with the Approved Fee Schedule.
6.2 Consultant shall submit to City an invoice, on a monthly basis or less frequently, for the services performed pursuant to this Agreement. Each invoice shall itemize the services rendered during the billing period and the amount due. Within ten (10) business days of receipt of each invoice, City shall notify Consultant in writing of any disputed amounts included on the invoice. Within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of each invoice, City shall pay all undisputed amounts included on the invoice. City shall not withhold applicable taxes or other authorized deductions from payments made to Consultant.
6.3 Payments for any services requested in writing by City and not included in the Scope of Services shall be made to Consultant by City on a time-and-materials basis using Consultant’s standard fee schedule. Fees for such additional services shall be paid within sixty (60) days of the date Consultant issues an invoice to City for such services.
7. BUSINESS LICENSE
Consultant shall obtain a City of Pico Rivera business license prior to commencing performance under this Agreement.
8. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Consultant shall keep informed of State, Federal and Local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations that in any manner affect those employed by it or in any way affect the performance of its services pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall at all times comply with such laws, ordinances, codes and regulations. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if Consultant is an out-of-state corporation or LLC, it must be qualified and registered to do business in the State of California pursuant to sections 2105 and Professional Services Agreement
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17708.02 of the California Corporations Code. The City, its officers and employees shall not be liable at law or in equity occasioned by failure of Consultant to comply with this Section.
9. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Consultant covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which may be affected by the services to be performed by Consultant under this Agreement, or which would conflict in any manner with the performance of its services hereunder. During the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall not perform any work for another person or entity for whom Consultant was not working at the Commencement Date of this Agreement if both: (i) such work would require Consultant to abstain from a decision under this Agreement pursuant to a conflict of interest statute; and (ii) City has not consented in writing prior to Consultant’s performance of such work.
10. PERSONNEL
Consultant represents that it has, or will secure at its own expense, all personnel required to perform the services identified in the Scope of Services. All such services shall be performed by Consultant or under its supervision, and all personnel engaged in the work shall be qualified to perform such services. Consultant reserves the right to determine the assignment of its own employees to the performance of Consultant’s services under this Agreement, but City reserves the right, for good cause, to require Consultant to exclude any employee from performing services on City’s premises. Emin Kayiran, Vice President/Director of Construction Management, shall be Consultant’s project administrator and shall have direct responsibility for management of Consultant’s performance under this Agreement. No change shall be made to Consultant’s project administrator without City’s prior written consent.
11. OWNERSHIP OF WRITTEN PRODUCTS
All reports, documents or other written material (“written products”) developed by Consultant in the performance of this Agreement shall be and remain the property of City without restriction or limitation upon its use or dissemination by City. Consultant may take and retain copies of such written products as desired, but no such written products shall be the subject of a copyright application by Consultant. If any state, federal, or local law requires mandatory copyright protection for Consultant’s work product, City shall comply with such laws to the extent feasible.
12. INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT
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12.1 Consultant is, and shall at all times remain as to City, a wholly independent consultant. Consultant shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise to act on behalf of City as an agent. Neither City nor any of its officers, employees or agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant’s employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not at any time represent that it is, or that any of its agents or employees are, in any manner employees of City. 12.2 The Parties further acknowledge and agree that nothing in this Agreement shall create or be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, employment relationship, joint-employer relationship, or any other relationship between Consultant or Consultant’s employees except as set forth in this Agreement.
12.2 City shall have no direct or indirect control over Consultant’s employees or sub-consultants with respect to wages, hours, and working conditions. In addition, City shall not deduct from the Compensation paid to Consultant any sums required for Social Security, withholding taxes, FICA, state disability insurance or any other federal, state or local tax or charge which may or may not be in effect or hereinafter enacted or required as a charge or withholding on the compensation paid to Consultant, Consultant’s employees or subconsultants. City shall have no responsibility to provide Consultant, its employees or subconsultants with workers’ compensation insurance or any other insurance.
13. CONFIDENTIALITY
All data, documents, discussion, or other information developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant without prior written consent by City. City shall grant such consent if disclosure is legally required. Upon request, all City data and any copies thereof shall be returned to City upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
14. NON-LIABILITY OF CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES
No official or employee of the City shall be personally liable to Consultant in the event of any default or breach by City, or for any amount which may become due to Consultant.
15. INDEMNIFICATION
15.1 The Parties agree that City, its officers, agents, elected and appointed officials, employees, affiliated public agencies and volunteers should, to the extent permitted by law, be fully protected from any loss, injury, damage, claim, lawsuit, cost, expense, attorneys’ fees, litigation costs, or any other cost arising out of or in any way related to the performance of this Agreement. Accordingly, the provisions of this indemnity provision are intended by the Parties to be interpreted and construed to provide the fullest protection possible under the law to City. Consultant acknowledges that City would not enter into this Agreement in the absence of Consultant’s commitment to indemnify and Professional Services Agreement
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protect City as set forth herein. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent Consultant's services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant.
15.2 To the full extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend City, its officers, agents, elected and appointed officials, employees, affiliated public agencies and volunteers from and against any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, causes of action, losses, costs or expenses for any damage due to death or injury to any person and injury to any property resulting from or arising out of any alleged intentional, reckless, negligent, or otherwise wrongful acts, errors or omissions of Consultant or any of its officers, employees, servants, agents, or subconsultants in the performance of this Agreement. Such costs and expenses shall include reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred by counsel of City’s choice and expert witness fees and consultant fees. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent Consultant's Services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant.
15.3 City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any compensation due Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of Consultant’s failure to pay City promptly any indemnification arising under this Section 15 or related to Consultant’s failure to either: (i) pay taxes on amounts received pursuant to this Agreement or (ii) comply with applicable workers’ compensation laws.
15.4 The obligations of Consultant under this Section 15 will not be limited by the provisions of any workers’ compensation act or similar act. Consultant expressly waives its statutory immunity under such statutes or laws as to City, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers.
15.5 Consultant agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those set forth here in this Section 15 from each and every subconsultant or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of Consultant in the performance of this Agreement. In the event Consultant fails to obtain such indemnity obligations from others as required herein, Consultant agrees to be fully responsible and indemnify, hold harmless and defend City, its officers, agents, elected and appointed officials, employees, affiliated public agencies and volunteers from and against any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, causes of action, losses, costs or expenses for any damage due to death or injury to any person and injury to any property resulting from or arising out of any alleged intentional, reckless, negligent, or otherwise wrongful acts, errors or omissions of Consultant’s subconsultants or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of Consultant in the performance of this Agreement. Such costs Professional Services Agreement
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and expenses shall include reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred by counsel of City’s choice and expert witness fees and consultant fees.
15.6 City does not, and shall not, waive any rights that it may possess against Consultant because of the acceptance by City, or the deposit with City, of any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant to this Agreement. This hold harmless and indemnification provision shall apply regardless of whether or not any insurance policies are determined to be applicable to the claim, demand, damage, liability, loss, cost or expense.
15.7 PERS ELIGIBILITY INDEMNITY. In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subconsultant of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subconsultants, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subconsultants providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.
16. INSURANCE
16.1 During the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall carry, maintain, and keep in full force and effect insurance against claims for death or injuries to persons or damages to property that may arise from or in connection with Consultant’s performance of this Agreement. Such insurance shall be of the types and in the amounts as set forth below:
16.1.1 Comprehensive general liability, and Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance covering all operations by or on behalf of Consultant providing insurance for bodily injury liability and property damage liability for the following and including coverage for:
16.1.1.1 Premises, operations, and mobile equipment
16.1.1.2 Products and completed operations
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16.1.1.3 Broad form property damage (including completed operations)
16.1.1.4 Explosion, collapse, and underground hazards
16.1.1.5 Personal Injury
16.1.1.6 Contractual liability
in the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence combined single limit; Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate for products/completed operation; Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) general aggregate (General aggregate must apply separately to Consultant’s work under this Agreement.); and Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) umbrella or excess liability.
16.1.2 Automobile Liability Insurance for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles utilized by Consultant, its employees or subconsultants, in the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
16.1.3 Worker’s Compensation Insurance as required by the laws of the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer's Liability Insurance with limit of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per accident for bodily injury or disease.
16.1.4 Professional Liability Insurance against errors and omissions in the performance of the work under this Agreement with coverage limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence of claim/ Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) in the aggregate.
16.2 Consultant shall require each of its subconsultants, if any, to maintain insurance coverage that meets all of the requirements of this Agreement.
16.3 The policy or policies required by this Agreement shall be issued by an insurer admitted in the State of California and with a rating of at least A:VII in the latest edition of Best’s Insurance Guide.
16.4 Consultant agrees that if it does not keep the aforesaid insurance in full force and effect City may either: (i) immediately terminate this Agreement; or (ii) take out the necessary insurance and pay, at Consultant’s expense, the premium thereon.
16.5 At all times during the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain on file with City’s Risk Manager a certificate or certificates of insurance showing that the aforesaid policies are in effect in the required amounts and, for the general liability and automobile liability policies, naming the City as an additional insured. Consultant shall, prior to commencement of work under this Agreement, file with City’s Risk Manager such Professional Services Agreement
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certificate(s).
16.6 Consultant shall provide proof that policies of insurance required herein expiring during the term of this Agreement have been renewed or replaced with other policies providing at least the same coverage. Consultant shall provide such proof to City at least two weeks prior to the expiration of the coverages.
16.7 The general liability and automobile policies of insurance required by this Agreement shall contain an endorsement naming City, its officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insureds. All of the policies required under this Agreement shall contain an endorsement providing that the policies cannot be canceled or reduced except on thirty days’ prior written notice to City. Consultant agrees to require its insurer to modify the certificates of insurance to delete any exculpatory wording stating that failure of the insurer to mail written notice of cancellation imposes no obligation, and to delete the word “endeavor” with regard to any notice provisions.
16.8 The general liability and automobile policies of insurance provided by Consultant shall be primary to any coverage available to City. Any insurance or selfinsurance maintained by City, its officers, employees, agents or volunteers, shall be in excess of Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
16.9 All insurance coverage provided pursuant to this Agreement shall not prohibit Consultant, and Consultant’s employees, agents or subconsultants, from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives all rights of subrogation against the City.
16.10 Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. At the option of City, Consultant shall either reduce or eliminate the deductibles or self-insured retentions with respect to City, or Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and expenses.
16.11 Procurement of insurance by Consultant shall not be construed as a limitation of Consultant’s liability or as full performance of Consultant’s duties to indemnify, hold harmless and defend under Section 15 of this Agreement.
16.12 If Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by the Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
17. MUTUAL COOPERATION
17.1 City shall provide Consultant with all pertinent data, documents and other requested information as is reasonably available to City for the proper performance of Consultant’s services under this Agreement.
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17.2 In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to Consultant’s performance in connection with this Agreement, Consultant shall render any reasonable assistance that City may require.
18. RECORDS AND INSPECTIONS
Consultant shall maintain full and accurate records with respect to all matters covered under this Agreement for a period of three years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement. City shall have the right to access and examine such records, without charge, during normal business hours. City shall further have the right to audit such records, to make transcripts therefrom and to inspect all program data, documents, proceedings, and activities.
19. PERMITS AND APPROVALS
Consultant shall obtain, at its sole cost and expense, all permits and regulatory approvals necessary in the performance of this Agreement. This includes, but shall not be limited to, encroachment permits and building and safety permits and inspections.
20.NOTICES
Any notices, bills, invoices, or reports required by this Agreement shall be deemed received on: (i) the day of delivery if delivered by hand, facsimile, email, or overnight courier service during Consultant’s and City’s regular business hours; or (ii) on the third business day following deposit in the United States mail if delivered by mail, postage prepaid, to the addresses listed below (or to such other addresses as the Parties may, from time to time, designate in writing).
If to City: If to Consultant:
Steve Carmona, City Manager
City of Pico Rivera
PO Box 1016
6615 Passons Blvd.
Pico Rivera, California 90660-1016
Emin Kayiran, Vice
President/Director of Construction
Management
AKM Consulting Engineers
553 Wald
Irvine, CA 92618
With a courtesy copy to:
Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney
13181 Crossroads Parkway North
Suite 400 - West Tower
City of Industry, CA 91746
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21. SURVIVING COVENANTS
The Parties agree that the covenants contained in Sections 13, 15 and Paragraph
17.2 of Section 17, of this Agreement shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
22. TERMINATION
22.1 City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement for any reason on five (5) calendar days’ written notice to Consultant. Consultant shall have the right to terminate this Agreement for any reason on sixty (60) calendar days’ written notice to City. The effective date of termination shall be upon the date specified in the notice of termination.
Consultant agrees that in the event of such termination, City’s obligation to pay Consultant shall be limited to payment only for those services satisfactorily rendered, as solely determined by the City, prior to the effective date of termination. Consultant agrees to cease all work under this Agreement on or before the effective date of any notice of termination. All City data, documents, objects, materials or other tangible things shall be returned to City upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
22.2 If City terminates this Agreement due to no fault or failure of performance by Consultant, then Consultant shall be paid based on the work satisfactorily performed, as solely determined by the City, at the time of termination. In no event shall Consultant be entitled to receive more than the amount that would be paid to Consultant for the full performance of the services required by this Agreement.
23. ASSIGNMENT
Consultant shall not delegate, transfer, subcontract or assign its duties or rights hereunder, either in whole or in part, without City’s prior written consent, and any attempt to do so shall be void and of no effect. City shall not be obligated or liable under this Agreement to any Party other than Consultant.
24. NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
24.1 In the performance of this Agreement, Consultant shall not discriminate against any employee, subconsultant, or employment applicant because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental handicap, medical condition or sexual orientation. Consultant will take affirmative action to ensure that subconsultants, employees, and employment applicants are treated without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental handicap, medical condition or sexual orientation.
24.2 Consultant will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of Consultant state either that it is an equal opportunity employer or that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, Professional Services Agreement
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color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental handicap, medical condition or sexual orientation.
24.3 Consultant will cause the foregoing provisions to be inserted in all subcontracts for any work covered by this Agreement except contracts or subcontracts for standard commercial supplies or raw materials.
25. WARRANTIES
25.1 Each Party has received independent legal advice from its attorneys with respect to the advisability of entering into and executing this Agreement, or been provided with an opportunity to receive independent legal advice and has freely and voluntarily waived and relinquished the right to do so. Each Party who has not obtained independent counsel acknowledges that the failure to have independent legal counsel will not excuse such Party’s failure to perform under this Agreement.
25.2 In executing this Agreement, each Party has carefully read this Agreement, knows the contents thereof, and has relied solely on the statements expressly set forth herein and has placed no reliance whatsoever on any statement, representation, or promise of any other party, or any other person or entity, not expressly set forth herein, nor upon the failure of any other party or any other person or entity to make any statement, representation or disclosure of any matter whatsoever.
25.3 It is agreed that each Party has the full right and authority to enter into this Agreement, and that the person executing this Agreement on behalf of either Party has the full right and authority to fully commit and bind such Party to the provisions of this Agreement.
26. CAPTIONS
26.1 The captions appearing at the commencement of the sections hereof, and in any paragraph thereof, are descriptive only and for convenience in reference to this Agreement. Should there be any conflict between such heading, and the section or paragraph thereof at the head of which it appears, the section or paragraph thereof, as the case may be, and not such heading, shall control and govern in the construction of this Agreement.
26.2 Masculine or feminine pronouns shall be substituted for the neuter form and vice versa, and the plural shall be substituted for the singular form and vice versa, in any place or places herein in which the context requires such substitution(s).
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27. NON-WAIVER
27.1 The waiver by City or Consultant of any breach of any term, covenant or condition herein contained shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such term, covenant or condition or of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition herein contained. In no event shall the making by City of any payment to Consultant constitute or be construed as a waiver by City of any breach of covenant, or any default which may then exist on the part of Consultant, and the making of any such payment by City shall in no way impair or prejudice any right or remedy available to City with regard to such breach or default. No term, covenant or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been waived by City or Consultant unless in writing.
27.2 Each right, power and remedy provided for herein or now or hereafter existing at law, in equity, by statute, or otherwise shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other right, power, or remedy provided for herein or now or hereafter existing at law, in equity, by statute, or otherwise. The exercise, the commencement of the exercise, or the forbearance of the exercise by any Party of any one or more of such rights, powers or remedies shall not preclude the simultaneous or later exercise by such Party of any of all of such other rights, powers or remedies.
27.3 Consultant shall not be liable for any failure to perform if Consultant presents acceptable evidence, in City’s sole judgment, that such failure was due to causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of Consultant.
28. COURT COSTS AND ATTORNEY FEES
In the event legal action shall be necessary to enforce any term, covenant or condition herein contained, the Party prevailing in such action, whether reduced to judgment or not, shall be entitled to its reasonable court costs, including accountants’ fees and expert witness fees, if any, and attorneys’ fees expended in such action. The venue for any litigation shall be Los Angeles County, California.
29. SEVERABILITY
If any term or provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, then such term or provision shall be amended to, and solely to, the extent necessary to cure such invalidity or unenforceability, and in its amended form shall be enforceable. In such event, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such term or provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.
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30. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
31. COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be signed in any one or more counterparts all of which taken together shall be but one and the same Agreement. Any signed copy of this Agreement or of any other document or agreement referred to herein, or copy or counterpart thereof, delivered by facsimile or email transmission, shall for all purposes be treated as if it were delivered containing an original manual signature of the Party whose signature appears in the facsimile or email and shall be binding upon such Party in the same manner as though an originally signed copy had been delivered.
32. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
All documents referenced as exhibits in this Agreement are hereby incorporated in this Agreement. In the event of any material discrepancy between the express provisions of this Agreement and the provisions of any document incorporated herein by reference, the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail. This instrument contains the entire Agreement between City and Consultant with respect to the transactions contemplated herein. No other prior oral or written agreements are binding upon the Parties.
Amendments hereto or deviations herefrom shall be effective and binding only if made in writing and executed by City and Consultant.
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TO EFFECTUATE THIS AGREEMENT, the Parties have caused their duly authorized representatives to execute this Agreement on the dates set forth below. “CITY” “CONSULTANT”
CITY OF PICO RIVERA AKM CONSULTING ENGINEERS
______________________________ ___________________________________ Andrew C. Lara, Mayor Emin Kayiran, Vice President/Director of Construction Management
Dated: ________________________ Dated: _____________________________ ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________ ___________________________________ Cynthia Ayala, City Clerk Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, City Attorney Professional Services Agreement
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Water Resources
Infrastructure
Construction Management
AKM Consulting Engineers
553 Wald
Irvine, CA 92618
Telephone: 949.753.7333 Facsimile: 949.753.7320
www.akmce.com
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February 7, 2024
City of Pico Rivera
6615 Passons Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
ATTN: Noe Negrete, Director of Public Works
Subject: Proposal to Provide On-Call Construction Management and Inspection Services In response to your Request for Proposal, AKM Consulting Engineers (AKM) is pleased to submit this proposal to provide on-call construction management and inspection services for the City of Pico Rivera (City). Our proposal reflects our understanding of the scope of work based upon the RFP, review of the Contract Documents, insurance documents, and information provided by the City. Contact information for this proposal is below.
• Legal Name of Firm: AKM Consulting Engineers, Inc. - 553 Wald, Irvine, CA 92618 • Year Firm Established: 1990
• Contact Information: Mr. Emin Kayiran [email protected] Telephone: 949-753-7333 Fax: 949-753-7320
• General Description: California Corporation
• Federal Employer ID: 33-0422066
• DIR Number: 10000059371
• Number of Employees: 30
AKM, a Small Business Enterprise, has assembled a Project Team with extensive experience and expertise in all facets of construction management and inspection, planning, and design of public infrastructure including water, recycled water, wastewater, stormdrain, street and municipal facility projects. We work exclusively for public agencies. AKM has a long and distinguished record of providing on-call professional services to numerous public agency clients, and pledges the timely deployment of resources to successfully undertake any task that the City may assign. We are thoroughly familiar with the City’s standards, facilities, and service area, and can immediately respond to any City assignment which is consistent with City’s preferences and requirements, and that will exceed the high quality standards expected by the City.
In order to respond to this need and offer the City the highest quality of service, AKM has assembled a Project Team with extensive experience and expertise in all facets of construction management, inspection, planning, and design of public infrastructure projects. The proposed Project Team will be under the direction of Mr.
Emin Kayiran, as Project Manager. He possesses over 19 years of public works construction management and inspection expertise. He also serves, or served, as AKM’s Project Manager for On-Call Construction Management Contracts for the City of Cypress, City of Stanton, City of Santa Ana, City of Fontana, City of Corona, City of Long Beach, Ontario Municipal Utilities Company, South Coast Water District, Water Replenishment District, and West Basin Municipal Water District. Additionally, Mr. Kayiran served as a
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QUALIFICATIONS OF THE FIRM
AKM, a SBA Certified Small Business Enterprise, is a multi-disciplined professional organization that specializes in providing public infrastructure engineering and related services to public agencies. AKM has a current staff of thirty (30) employees who operate out of our office strategically located in Irvine at the intersection of the 5 and 405 Freeways. The scope of services offered by AKM includes all facets of planning, design and construction management for public works infrastructure.
Legal Name of Firm: AKM CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. 553 Wald, Irvine, California 92618 Year Established: 1990
Contact Information: Mr. Emin Kayiran, Vice President/Director of Construction Management [email protected] Phone: (949) 753-7333 FAX: (949) 753-7320 General Description: California Corporation
Federal Employer ID: 33-0422066
DIR: 10000059371
Number of Employees: 30
The focus of our experience is within Southern California, and all key project team members are fully acquainted with the local and regional issues affecting the planning, design and construction of public works infrastructure in the area. This, along with the technical and managerial depth of the team, will ensure the successful implementation of any project assigned under this contract. Having been providing construction management related services since the firm’s inception in 1990, AKM has completed construction management and inspection assignments for the following agencies:
City of El Segundo City of Garden Grove City of Santa Fe Springs City of Cypress City of San Clemente City of Tustin City of Newport Beach City of San Juan Capistrano City of Palos Verdes Estates City of Fountain Valley City of Seal Beach City of Corona City of Ontario City of Alhambra City of Arcadia
Garden Grove SD Orange County WD Orchard Dale WD
West Basin MWD Moulton Niguel WD City of Long Beach City of Stanton South Coast Water District City of Santa Ana Bellflower Somerset
Mutual Water Co.
Montebello Land & Water Co.
Additionally, AKM has completed or is engaged in On-Call Services contracts for the following agencies:
City of Los Angeles City of Cypress Los Angeles County DPW City of Seal Beach City of Stanton Garden Grove SD City of Corona City of Anaheim City of Huntington Beach City of Ontario County of Orange Camarillo Sanitary District South Coast WD WRD City of Long Beach
City of Santa Ana Fontana
COMPANY PROFILE
We have a long and distinguished record of providing on-call services to public agencies. A full listing of services offered by AKM is as follows:
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Contract Administration Resident and Field Services Project Close-Out City of Pico Rivera
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Inspection
Construction Management
Procurement
Start-Up and Acceptance
Estimating
Schedule and Delay
Analysis
STORMWATER, WASTEWATER, POTABLE WATER, AND RECYCLED WATER Master Plans
Water Treatment
Water Reclamation
Odor Control
Solids Handling
Outfalls
Collection Facilities
Pump and Lift Stations
Storm Drains and Channels
Detention Basins
Permitting and Regulatory
Compliance
Pipeline and Transmission Facilities
Wells
Storage Facilities
Deficiency Reports and
Inventories
Capital and Facilities Plans
Improvement Plans
Hydraulic Analysis
Hydraulic Structures
Reservoirs and Lakes
Water Quality
TECHNICAL SERVICES
Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA)
Geographic Information Systems
Operations and Maintenance
CADD (Microstation,
AutoCAD)
Scheduling
PLANNING
Project Planning
Potable Water, Recycled
Water, Waste Water, and
Storm Water Master Plans
Facility Planning
Economic and Financial
Planning
Conjunctive Use Planning
Sewer System Management
Plans (SSMP)
Rate Studies
Urban Water Management
Plans
Water Supply Assessments
Technical Staff
The technical staff of AKM is comprised of recognized experts in public works planning, design, construction, operations and management. Every assignment is managed by senior level staff to ensure that the project receives detailed attention. All work is thoroughly reviewed by senior company officers prior to any milestone submittal. The AKM construction management and inspection team assigned to this assignment includes the following members. Detailed descriptions and resumes can be found in the Proposed Staffing Section, as requested in the RFP:
Emin Kayiran, CPII, Project Manager / Vice President / Director of Construction Management Services
Steve Patterson, Senior Construction Manager
Mike Fredriksz, Construction Manager
Jacob Lillengreen, EIT-FE, CMIT, Construction Manager Ryan Bigger, Senior Construction Inspector / Specialty Inspection Robert Bostic, Senior Construction Inspector
Brad Jackson, Construction Inspector
Jacob Huffman, Construction Inspector / Special Inspection Frank Morales, Construction Inspector
Craig Ervin, Construction Inspector
Levi Harris, Construction Inspector
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STRENGTH AND STABILITY OF THE FIRM
AKM Consulting Engineers has been providing public infrastructure engineering planning, condition assessment, design, and construction management/inspection services for over 33 years. Over 92% of our work has consistently been with repeat clients, which is a testament to the quality of our work.
Our staff is made up of seasoned professionals who have worked together on numerous projects. They have been with the company for many years, and have worked together even longer. They are experts in their fields. Our work is of very high quality, resulting in minimal, if any, change orders in implementation.
AKM is, and has always been in excellent financial standing. AKM has no bankruptcy, planned office closure or impending mergers that may impede AKM’s ability to complete the project. AKM has no history of any claims filed in the past five years not is there any pending litigation. Financial statements and additional information can be made available upon request.
QUALIFICATIONS
AKM Consulting Engineers, by virtue of its extensive relevant experience, specialized training, local knowledge, and technical competence, can provide the City with high quality construction management, and inspection services, quickly, and at a lower overall cost than our competitors. Our staff members possess experience directly related to all facets of construction management and inspection with significant experience with water, wastewater, street and road improvements, as well as stormdrain facilities.
Because AKM is a full service engineering firm, our team has an extremely well rounded background in all facets of public infrastructure engineering, many having worked on multiple construction management/inspection, design and master
planning assignments. This level of experience enables our team to approach construction projects on a much deeper level, since they understand design and overall planning implications on the City’s infrastructure and systems as a whole. AKM also retains an in-house staff of computer-aided drafting
professionals and can support the City with any of their CAD needs.
Full client satisfaction is a corporate commitment at AKM. This is reflected in a very high repeat client base (over 92%), our standing in the industry as a premier public infrastructure engineering company, low insurance rates, and a very stable work force.
PROJECT SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
AKM Consulting Engineers has a long and distinguished track record in providing quality engineering services, especially with respect to planning, design, and construction support of public infrastructure projects. Specific examples of AKM's experience related to on-call construction management services are listed below.
Summary of Unique Qualifications
All proposed team members have
served as both a construction inspector
and construction manager, bringing a
well-rounded background to projects
AKM team members are recognized
experts specializing in the field of public
works infrastructure with an emphasis
in water resource related projects
We understand the organizational
structure of the City as AKM specializes
in public infrastructure and only works
for public agencies
Proposed team members have a strong
feel for the pulse of the residents and
the community where projects are
expected to take place
Unrivaled responsiveness to the City
and project needs. Our day does not
end at 5:00 PM
Proven track record of being able to
respond to both large projects spanning
years, as well as small projects lasting
only a few days
The City will have access to a full
service engineering firm who can also
provide engineering support, design,
CAD and planning
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EQUIPPING OF WELL NO. 43
City of Ontario – 1425 S. Bon View Avenue, Ontario, CA 92761 Contact: Mr. Thomas Palmieri, 909-395-2688 [email protected] Role: Prime Construction Management / Inspection Contractor: RC Foster AKM Staff: E. Kayiran (PM); M. Fredriksz (CM); R Bigger (Inspector); R. Bostic (Inspection)
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AKM Consulting Engineers is currently completing
construction management and inspection services for the project which includes construction of a new water production well facility including a block building, installation of a 800kW emergency stand-by generator, installation of a vertical turbine pump and motor, onsite piping, onsite hypochlorite generation system and equipment, electrical controls, and site work.
LONG BEACH MUNICIPAL STORMWATER TREATMENT FACILITY (LB-MUST) City of Long Beach – 411 W. Ocean Blvd., 5th Floor, Long Beach, CA 90805 Contact: Mr. Colin Averill (562) 570-6679 [email protected] Role: Prime Construction Management / Inspection Contractor: Phase I – All American, Phase II – Sully-Miller/Keller, Phase III – Shimmick Construction Co./E2 Construction AKM Staff: E. Kayiran (PM); S. Patterson (CM), J. Lillengreen (CM); CJ Ervin (Inspection); M.
Fredriksz (Inspection); R. Bostic (Inspection); J. Huffman (Inspection); L. Harris (Inspection)
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AKM is currently providing construction management, inspection, and design quality control services for the City of Long Beach Municipal Urban Stormwater Treatment (LB-MUST) Facility. The project will intercept non-stormwater runoff and a percentage of the first-flush storm flows generated within the City of Long Beach urban watersheds prior to discharging to existing storm drain outfalls flowing into the Los Angeles (LA) River and the Los Angeles River Estuary.
A majority of the City’s urban drainage systems are older facilities, which were originally designed with the focus on flood protection and are not currently equipped to address urban stormwater pollution. The proposed LB-MUST facility will assist in the compliance with stormwater pollution and discharge regulations requirements and potentially provide the opportunity as a source for alternative water supply in the future. The intercepted flows from different locations within the City’s urban watersheds will be collected and diverted to a centralized downstream advanced treatment facility and storage pond. The key elements of this system include:
Multiple upper watershed diversions to intercept and collect flows located “inline” along each of the existing storm drains tributary to the LA River and small diversion pump stations at each diversion structure;
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Diverting flows from existing stormwater pump stations through their sump pumps
Hydraulic conveyance systems (pipes and/or open channel) to deliver captured runoff for downstream treatment
Advanced water treatment facility composed of multiple treatment elements and ponds / wetlands
Upper watershed BMPs / storage basin facilities; and
Potential future benefit as an alternative water supply source.
The project is divided into three (3) phases (clearing and grubbing/ initial site preparation (underground utilities and ground stabilization), treatment facility construction, and conveyance system construction).
LB-MUST Street Improvements - AKM completed the construction management and inspection of the clearing and grubbing/initial site preparation phase in 2018. This phase included clearing and grubbing of the proposed site, initial rough grading of the site, removal of buried railroad tracks and ties, installation of K-rail and fencing around the site, establishment of long term stormwater best management practices (BMPs) for the disturbed area and weekly BMP inspections.
The work also required the City to relocate a homeless encampment within the work zone. In 2020, AKM completed providing construction management services for Phase II of the program which included the construction of a new low voltage electrical service, reconstruction and realignment of the roadway fronting the proposed treatment plant site, underground utilities such as water, storm drain and recycled water, as well as the installation of 3,100 linear feet of the conveyance pressure pipe system.
LB-MUST Ground Improvements – This phase of the project was completed in January 2021. Work included furnishing all plant, labor, equipment, and materials; performing all operations as required to construct the deep soil mixing (DSM) ground improvements; and providing all associated testing, monitoring, sampling, and recording. Specific work included: mobilization/demobilization; SWPPP; excavation and placement of 2 stockpiles; disposal of hazardous soil; surveying; Deep Soil Mixing construction in full compliance with bid documents; quality control; and construction of a load transfer platform LB-MUST Treatment Plant and Wetlands - AKM provided quality control and constructability review of the proposed treatment plant and conveyance system design of the 90 percent design package and is currently providing construction management and inspection during construction. The treatment is designed with the ability to treat both brackish and non-brackish influent flows through separate treatment trains. The treatment process train consists of influent strainers, ceramic membrane ultra-filtration (UF), and an advanced oxidation process (UV/AOP). The ancillary processes include process pumping, process storage tanks, chemical feeding, and air supply. An RO system can be added to the treatment train in the future, downstream of the UV/AOP, to reduce TDS of the effluent and/or provide additional barriers for potential potable reuse. The ceramic membrane system, which consists of two (2) 1 million gallon per day (MGD) units as well as the UV/AOP were pre-purchased by the City. The treatment facility will be housed within a 9,000 square foot cement masonry unit building with electrical, chemical and control rooms, and will include an HVAC system.
Also being constructed is a wetlands and walking path. This portion of the project included demolition of an existing light industrial warehouse and appurtenant facilities, construction of the wetlands which requires grading and excavation, installation of an impermeable liner at the wetlands bottom, reinforced concrete inlet and outlet City of Pico Rivera
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structures with sluice gates, relocation of utilities, pedestrian facilities including a new walking path around the wetlands, and installation of a stormwater pumping system within the existing SD-02 Pump Station. The demolition work included abatement and demolition of the existing warehouse, appurtenant structures and foundations, parking lot, and interfering portions of utilities and infrastructure. Pump station improvements included a submersible sump pump, piping, valves, electrical work, and instrumentation.
JOINT TRANSMISSION MAIN VAULTS UPGRADE
South Coast Water District – 31592 West Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Contact: Ms. Taryn Kjolsing, Engineering Manager (949) 499-4555 x3171 [email protected] Role: Prime Construction Management / Inspection Contractor: W.A. Rasic AKM Staff: E. Kayiran (PM); M. Fredriksz (CM/Inspector)
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AKM provided construction management and inspection services for the Joint Transmission Main Vault Upgrade Project for South Coast Water District. Work included construction of structural and mechanical improvements to four valve vaults, one water meter vault, and one drain unit. Scope of work included: removal of large diameter ball valves (24” and 30”), removal of 42” ball valve, removal of 24” water meter, extension of existing concrete vaults walls to above ground and installation of aluminum access hatches, installation of new ladders, vent pipes in the vaults, construction of 24” steel pipe spools in the place of removed water meter and valve, installation of Owner provided 30” ball valve and miscellaneous site work.
Problems/Issues: The major mechanical work was completed during a 14-day shutdown of the JTM line which required coordination with both SCWD and Moulton Niguel Water District operations staff as the JTM line is jointly owned and operated. In order for all work to be completed within the shutdown duration, and to the quality standards set forth in the Contract Documents, AKM’s team conducted pre-shutdown field meetings and inspected all materials required for the work prior to the shutdown. The work during the shutdown was completed one day earlier than anticipated.
During the project, a section of pipe that was scheduled to be removed was discovered to be concrete encased and extend into two vaults. This required the pipe and concrete encasement to be removed and resulted in a much deeper excavation than anticipated. The deeper excavation extended below the groundwater table and the Contractor experinced trouble controling the groundwater and providing dry conditions within the excavation.
AKM’s field team made recommendation and suggestions which, when implemented by the Contractor, improved the handling of groundwater and excelerated the construction in the deep excavation.
The project was located within a private gated retirement community and required close coordination with the property management company and community representatves. With consistent and clear communication regarding the construction activities and their potential impacts, the community representatives were able to properly plan and communicate with residents. As a result, the project received no resident complaints.
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LEO J. VANDER LANDS WATER TREATMENT FACILITY INLAND INJECTION WELL
PROJECT PIPELINE AND APPURTENANCES
Water Replenishment District - 4040 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712 Contact: Jessica Koop (562) 275-4219 [email protected]
AKM Staff: E. Kayiran (PM). S. Patterson (CM); R. Bostic (Inspector)
COMPLETE UNDER THE ON-CALL SERVICES CONTRACT
AKM is providing construction management and inspection services for the LVL Treatment Facility Inland Injection Well Project Pipeline and Appurtenances. The work includes, potholing to verify utility locations, installation and maintenance of BMPs for compliance with storm water pollution prevention plan, installation of approximately 280-linear feet of 12- inch diameter 304L stainless steel feed pipeline, 225-linear feet of 16-inch diameter 304L stainless steel discharge pipeline, associated piping supports, flow control valving, motor actuated butterfly isolation valves, magnetic flow meters, pressure and level transmitters, and water quality analyzers; furnishing and installing well backflush submersible pump and 3R injection control valve configured for energy recovery; wellhead connections; well vault installation; asphalt concrete paving; electrical improvements; and programming.
BELLFLOWER / SPRING BRIDGE REPAIR
City of Long Beach – 411 W. Ocean Blvd., 5th Floor, Long Beach, CA 90805 Contact: Mr. Alvin Papa, Deputy Director of Public Works for the City of Huntington Beach (714) 536-5503 [email protected]
Role: Prime Construction Management / Inspection Contractor: Doty Bros. Construction Company AKM Staff: E. Kayiran (PM); M. Fredriksz (CM/Inspection) COMPLETE UNDER THE ON-CALL
SERVICES CONTRACT
AKM Consulting Engineers provided construction management and inspection services for the Project which involved repair of a damaged section of the Bellflower / Spring Bridge which also serves as a quadruple box culvert under the road. The culvert was damaged by a Contractor performing work at street grade for Southern California Edison (SCE) under a City issued encroachment permit. Because the City had jurisdiction of the bridge and street, and County of Los Angeles Flood Control District (LACFCD) owns and maintains the drainage culvert, SCE’s repair contractor was required to obtain permits from both the City and LACFCD. The work entailed constructing a diversion of dry-weather drainage flows away from the culvert chamber where the repair was located, the erection of a designed falsework system within the culvert underneath the location of the repair, the demolition and removal of a 25 by 15 foot section of the bridge/culvert, sandblasting of existing reinforcement bar, doweling and epoxy setting new reinforcement into the existing concrete and placement of new concrete.
The work required traffic control beginning at the 405 freeway as well as a full street closure during concrete placement, which was performed at night. Due to the urgency to complete the work within a dry weather window and relive the public of the burden caused by the work, Construction was performed in both day and night shifts, City of Pico Rivera
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7 days a week. AKM rotated inspectors to adequately cover the work which required close communication amongst the AKM team as well as all involved parties.
ELECTRICAL SWITCHBOARD REPLACEMENT FOR PLANT NO. 3
City Of Pico Rivera - 6615 Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Contact: Nadia Carrasco [email protected]
Role: Prime Construction Management / Inspection
AKM Staff: E. Kayiran (PM). M. Fredriksz (CM); C. Ervin Inspector); R. Bostic (Inspector).
COMPLETE UNDER THE ON-CALL SERVICES CONTRACT
AKM Consulting Engineers provided construction management and inspection services for the electrical switchboard replacement project for Plant No. 3. The work included removing and replacing the existing motor control center, adding three variable frequency drives with soft starters, relocating the Edison meter panel outside the pump building, and installing the emergency generator transfer switch at the facility.
AKM has entered into On-Call Contracts with the following agencies in the past 5 years:
Agency Dates Type of Service
City of Fontana 2020-Current On-Call (Construction Management and Inspection)
City of Paramount 2020-Current On-Call (Construction Management and Inspection)
City of Santa Ana 2020-Current On-Call (Construction Management and Inspection)
City of Corona 2019-Current On-Call (Inspection Services) West Basin Municipal Water
District
2016-Current (third
Term)
On-Call Construction Management
Water Replenishment District
of Southern California
2018-Current On-Call (Construction Management Services) City of Cypress 2013-Current (third
Term)
On-Call Construction
Management/Engineering Support/ Testing
and Inspection Services
South Coast Water District 2020-Current On-Call (Construction Management and Inspection)
City of Long Beach 2016-Current On-Call (Construction Management and Inspection Services)
Ontario Municipal Utilities
Company
2016-Current On-Call (Engineering Services for
Construction Management and Inspection)
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Experience with Ninyo and Moore
Ninyo and Moore
Sewage Lift Station No. 2 Replacement Alhambra, City of x Sewer Lift Station No. 7 and Forcemain Alhambra, City of x Camino Real Booster Pump Station Arcadia, City of x
Orange Groove Booster Pump Station Arcadia, City of x
Pump Station No. 3 Camarillo, City of x
Relief Sewer on Dawson Road Camarillo, City of x
Relief Sewer on Lewis Road Camarillo, City of x
Butterfield Lift Station Forcemain Partial Replacement Chino Hills, City of x Ontario Booster Pump Station Relocation Corona, City of x R-3 Potable Water Reservoir Corona, City of x
Rincon Bridge over Oak Channel Corona, City of x
Smith Rincon Sewer Lift Station Replacement Corona, City of x WRF 3 Lift Station Corona, City of x
WWTP#2 Lift Station Improvements Corona, City of x
15 Sewer Replacement Project Cypress, City of x
C-2&C2-2 Storm Drain Improvements Cypress, City of x
CIP No 5, 6, 13 and 19 Cypress, City of x
Myra Ave PS No. 2 Cypress, City of x
Myra Ave Pump Station No. 3 Cypress, City of x
Myra Avenue Storm Drain Cypress, City of x
Valley View St. Storm Drain Cypress, City of x
El Segundo Area Recycled Water Project El Segundo, City of x Fire Station Seismic Retrofit Inspection El Segundo, City of x Hilltop Park Playground Improvements El Segundo, City of x Imperial Highway Resurfacing Project El Segundo, City of x I-Net Fiber Optic Connections El Segundo, City of x
Maple Avenue Street Improvements El Segundo, City of x
Pump Stations No. 1 and No. 7 El Segundo, City of x
Walnut and Maple El Segundo, City of x
Water Improvements at Illinois/Indiana/Pine/Mariposa El Segundo, City of x Water Main Improvements at Mariposa El Segundo, City of x Watermain at Oak and Bayonne El Segundo, City of x
Watermain Improvements at Center St to Pine Avenue El Segundo, City of x Walnut Avenue Drainage and Street Improvements Fountain Valley, City of x Thunderbird Lane Sewer and Street Improvements Garden Grove Sanitation District x Tiffany Pump Station Improvements Garden Grove Sanitation District x Lampson Avenue Feasibility Study Garden Grove SD x
North Glendora Reservoir Glendora, City of x
Wells Alamitos 9A & 14 Long Beach Utilities Dept. x
Ocean Blvd Sewer Long Beach, City of x
Pre-Construction Phase LB Must Treatment Long Beach, City of x Pump Station Mitigation Projecr SD-13 Long Beach, City of x Pump Station Mitigation Projecr SD-14 Long Beach, City of x Pump Station Mitigation Projecr SD-15 Long Beach, City of x Pump Station Mitigation Projecr SD-19 Long Beach, City of x Pump Station Mitigation Projecr SD-20 Long Beach, City of x Pump Station Mitigation Project SD-06 Long Beach, City of x Rose Avenue Pipeline Monte Vista WD x
PFAS Treatment Facility Montebello Land and Water Co. x Drainage Master Plan K-1&K-4 Moreno Valley, City of x
Evaluation of Section 5 Pump Station Newport Beach, City of x Haster Basin OCPW x
Prado Dam/Alcoa Dike/Geotech Rprt OCPW x
Alamitos Barrier Improvements OCWD x
Imprerial Headgate and Weir Pond OCWD x
Diversion of Magnolia Pump Station Ontario, City of x
Pump Station Improvements Palos Verdes Estates, City of x Paseo Del Mar and Rocky Point Pump Station Improvements Palos Verdes, City of x Beach Trunk Sewer Replacement San Clemente, City of x
Calle Real Pump Station Rehabilitation San Clemente, City of x Cuatro Pump Station Replacement Project San Clemente, City of x PRV Design San Clemente, City of x
Reservoir No1 Expansion San Clemente, City of x
Eastern Wells and Pipeline Project San Juan Capistrano, City of x SA-5 Vault Modifications Santa Ana, City of x
Well 12 Santa Fe Springs, City of x
Adolfo Lopez Pump Station Settelment Investigation Seal Beach, City of x Beverly Manor Booster Station Seal Beach, City of x
PDR, Seal Way-Seal Beach Blvd Navy Seal Beach, City of x PDR-College Park East - Elder Guava Trib Seal Beach, City of x PS#35, Construction Management Seal Beach, City of x
Storm Drain Design at Electric Ave Seal Beach, City of x Storm Drain Design at Marina Seal Beach, City of x
West End Stormwater Pump Station Seal Beach, City of x
Lift Station No. 2 Replacement South Coast WD x
Lift Station No.2, Preliminary Design Reprt South Coast WD x PCH PRV Upgrades South Coast WD x
Equipping Well 8. PFAS, New Booster Pump Station Design South Montebello Irrigation Dist. x GG Blvd From Coast to Hoover Street Stanton, City of x
Equipping of Edinger Well Tustin, City of x
Brewer Well Pipeline & Improvements Water Replenishment District x Cathodic Protection System Improvements WBMWD x
ECLWRF, Waste Discharge, CM WBMWD x
Harbor Recycled Water Pipelines WBMWD x
Inglewood Basketball Entertainment Center WBMWD x
Phase III Microfiltration Clearwell WBMWD x
Phase IV Optimization Project WBMWD x
Title 22 Booster Pump Station Project WBMWD x
Recycled Waterline in South Gardena-Normandie St West Basin MWD x Flomar Dr Storm Drain Whittier, City of x
Project Agency
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PROPOSED STAFFING
AKM Consulting Engineers provides an in-house multi-disciplinary staff of professionals who are recognized specialists in public infrastructure planning, design, and construction management. The staff members have superb technical training and academic backgrounds. Furthermore, they regularly attend technical seminars to keep abreast of the professional developments in their fields.
AKM’s proposed Project Team members have a long and distinguished track record in the performance of high quality services, especially with respect to program/project management, construction management and inspection of public infrastructure improvements. The Project Team is well qualified to undertake the work and provide superior technical services. All key members will be made fully available to serve on any assigned project under the proposed on-call services contract. Key team members will not be substituted without prior written approval from the City. In the very unlikely event a key project team member becomes unavailable during a project due to an unforeseen circumstance, an equally or superiorly qualified replacement will be provided. AKM will submit a situation and project specific transition plan for the City’s consideration in such an event. Resumes with relevant experience of key project personnel are included at the end of this section.
The key to successful completion of the work for the City will be the Construction Managers and Resident Engineers/Inspectors. These team members will be responsible for day-to-day communications with Contractors during projects, and in many ways, their effectiveness will dictate how efficiently the projects are completed. The position requires persons who are knowledgeable of the project’s plans and specifications; possess excellent communication skills, and are confident and capable of exercising basic fairness when confronted with conflicts or differences of opinions, while still protecting the City’s interests and those of the projects at large. We have assigned eleven (11) highly skilled, senior level construction professionals to this assignment. AKM construction management and inspection team includes the following members:
Emin Kayiran, CPII, Project Manager / Vice
President / Director of Construction
Management Services (Primary point of
contact)
Steve Patterson, Senior Construction
Manager/Senior Construction Inspector
(Secondary point of contact)
Mike Fredriksz, Construction Manager /
Senior Construction Inspector
Jacob Lillengreen, EIT-FE, CMIT,
Construction Manager
Ryan Bigger, Senior Construction Inspector
/ Specialty Inspection
Robert Bostic, Senior Construction
Inspector
Brad Jackson, Construction Inspector
Jacob Huffman, Construction Inspector /
Special Inspection
Frank Morales, Construction Inspector
Craig Ervin, Construction Inspector
Levi Harris, Construction Inspector
All construction management and inspection services performed by AKM are structured to respond to the technical and managerial requirements of the project by assigning senior, highly qualified personnel to the scope of work tasks. They function in a simple organization with clear lines of delegated authority and responsibility. Our assigned Project Manager, Mr. Emin Kayiran, CPII, will be the principal point of contact with the City and have full technical and administrative responsibility for the projects. In the very unlikely event that Mr. Kayiran is temporarily unavailable, Mr. Steve Patterson will be the associate in charge and the City’s contact.
AKM’s staff has the unique ability to inspect electrical and control systems, as well as coating and lining systems for water, wastewater and treatment applications. It is a requirement for all AKM Construction City of Pico Rivera
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Management Team Members to possess the ability to inspect these aspects of construction. As such, there is a greater level of inspection continuity and quality assurance amongst the various aspects of construction since it inspected by the same individual. Often times when projects are staffed with multiple inspectors assigned to individual trades, inspection responsibilities become blurred and important details are overlooked. This also enables AKM to have greater control over the quality of inspections and translates to cost savings for the City.
Our construction management and inspection team is represented in the organization chart in this Section.
The key team members for this project are listed at the end of this Section along with their detailed description and biography. We are able to provide additional superbly qualified resources that work with AKM on select projects if need be.
MR. EMIN KAYIRAN, CPII - Role: Project Manager / Vice President / Director of Construction Management Services
Years of Experience: 19 Years with AKM: 19
Mr. Emin Kayiran, CPII, who has been a Construction Manager and Senior Resident Engineer with AKM for over 19 years, has a broad background in construction management, inspection, and scheduling. Mr. Kayiran’s experience includes management and inspection of treatment facilities; wells; pipelines; pump and lift stations; street improvements including traffic striping; rehabilitation and slurry seal; reservoirs; concrete structures; protective coatings and linings; electrical, control and SCADA systems; management of hazardous materials removal; shoring systems; dewatering; and ground settlement monitoring. Additionally, Mr. Kayiran has provided shop drawing review, claims management, cost control, change order preparation, change order negotiation, startup testing and inspections, warrantee inspections, warrantee work coordination with contractors, utility coordination and constructability review services to municipal agencies. He is trained in schedule and delay analysis and well versed in Primavera P6.
Mr. Kayiran has served as an on-call construction manager for West Basin Municipal Water District, South Coast Water District, Ontario Municipal Utilities Company, the City of Cypress, the City of Santa Ana, the City of Fontana, the City of Stanton, Water Replenishment District, the City of Long Beach and an on-call construction inspector for the City of Seal Beach.
Mr. Kayiran recently served as a Subject Matter Expert for the American Public Works Association in support of an overhaul of their public infrastructure inspection training and certification material. During this effort, he coauthored a new training module on the inspection of pumping and treatment facilities for inclusion in the updated manual which was published in 2019. He was a co-presenter and speaker for “De-mystifying Risk” an Engineering News Record webinar.
Mr. Kayiran will be responsible for developing project specific construction management and inspection procedures for any assignment. He will also ensure that field construction management and inspection work is being carried out in strict accordance with the project goals and scope of work.
MR. STEVE PATTERSON - Role: Construction Manager / Senior Construction Inspector Years of Experience: 40 Years with AKM: 16
Mr. Steve Patterson, a Construction Manager/Senior Resident Engineer with AKM since 2008, has over 30 years of public infrastructure construction, operation, maintenance, and design experience. Mr. Patterson has significant experience managing and inspecting construction with an emphasis in public works capital improvement projects.
He has served as a Utilities Operations Supervisor for a municipally owned water/wastewater utility in a coastal community. Additionally, Mr. Patterson has thorough knowledge of, and training in occupational hazards and safety precautions and requirements as they pertain to the construction, operations and repair of public works City of Pico Rivera
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infrastructure. Mr. Patterson is also thoroughly familiar with the requirements of both Caltrans and the U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers for State and Federally funded local projects.
MR. MIKE FREDRIKSZ - Role: Senior Construction Manager / Senior Construction Inspector Years of Experience: 35 Years with AKM: 6
Mr. Mike Fredriksz has more than 30 years of experience providing construction oversight of Capital Improvements and large residential development projects. Prior to joining AKM, he served as the Inspection Services Supervisor for Irvine Ranch Water District. Mike's project experience includes water, recycled water and wastewater facilities, reservoirs, pipelines, pump stations, sewer lift stations, buildings, treatment plants, street rehabilitation and slurry seal. He has been extensively involved with multiple stakeholders including the public, elected officials, developers, contractors, engineers and architects. His responsibilities have included monitoring construction activities, traffic control, preparing daily construction reports, verifying compliance with plans and specifications, maintaining record drawings, performing final inspections and presiding over facility startups. Mike has knowledge and experience with project management, submittal process, RFI and change orders.
MR. JACOB LILLENGREEN, EIT-FE, CMIT - Role: Construction Manager Registration: Engineering in Training (CA); Fundamentals of Engineering; CMIT Level 3 Years of Experience: 6 Years with AKM: 2 Mr. Lillengreen has 6 years’ experience in engineering and construction management working on various public works projects. He possesses communication and organizational skills to provide valuable support for construction projects. He is well versed in processing RFIs, submittals and change orders in a timely matter. Mr. Lillengreen has an extensive computing background and is highly proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and a range of Microsoft programs. He has experience in multiple project management software as well including Procore, EADOC, VPO and Unifier.
MR. RYAN BIGGER - Role: Senior Construction Inspector / Specialty Inspection Registration: ICC Special Inspector Certification – Reinforced Concrete; Pre-Stressed Concrete; Structural Masonry; Spray Applied Fire Proofing; Structural Steel and Bolting Years of Experience: 10 Years with AKM: 3
Mr. Ryan Bigger is an experienced Construction Inspector who began his career as a materials testing technician and Special Inspector. Mr. Bigger has a strong background in reinforced concrete structures, geotechnical remediation, structural bolting, piping and protective coatings. Mr. Bigger has provided inspection services for pipelines, treatment plants, pump stations, road and highway work, grading operations, municipal buildings and airports. He applies a meticulous attention to detail to all of his projects.
MR. ROBERT BOSTIC - Role: Senior Construction Inspector Registration: SWRCB Grade IV Water Treatment Operator; SWRCB Grade IV Water Distribution Operator Years of Experience: 18 Years with AKM: 4
Mr. Robert Bostic, a former United States Marine Corps Sergeant, has more than 17 years of experience providing construction management, inspection services and operations and maintenance services. Robert’s project experience includes water treatment facilities, natural gas systems, street maintenance, desalination plants, as well as operations, and management. He is a licensed Grade IV Water Treatment Operator and Grade IV Water Distribution Operator. Having served as a construction manager and inspector, as well as a treatment plant and water distribution operator, Mr. Bostic brings a uniquely well rounded perspective to the projects he serves.
MR. BRAD JACKSON - Role: Construction Inspector
Years of Experience: 30+ Years with AKM: 1
Mr. Jackson has spent the past 30 years with the Irvine Ranch Water District. He has progressed from a position in the warehouse learning the basics of pipes, fittings and appurtenances to managing a team of dedicated City of Pico Rivera
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construction inspectors overseeing and inspecting projects from housing tracts to the construction of District pipelines, reservoirs, pump stations, well rehabilitations and chemical feed facilities. He possesses excellent oral and written communication skills and take great pride in composing documentation and reports. Collectively, with his experience and education, he will provide excellence in inspection services. Mr. Jackson has inspected several pipelines, many of which required close coordination with the staff of other involved agencies, and were constructed within major arterial roads.
MR. JACOB HUFFMAN - Role: Construction Inspector / Special Inspector Years of Experience: 21 Years with AKM: 2
Mr. Jacob Huffman, a seasoned construction inspector, is a certified ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician, ICC Certified, and Caltrans Certified inspector who possesses over 20 years of experience in construction inspection for underground water, sewer, storm drain, and other utility work, as well as water resource related facilities such a pump stations, treatment plants and reservoirs. His experience also includes a variety of street rehabilitation work and municipal buildings. Mr. Huffman has inspected all phases of construction of new facilities, as well as rehabilitation of existing facilities from inception to completion. His in-depth knowledge of soils and construction related materials such as asphalt concrete, concrete and structural metals, make him a valuable asset to all projects he serves on.
MR. FRANK MORALES - Role: Construction Inspector
Years of Experience: 30+ Years with AKM: 4
With more than three decades of performance-based progression to senior-level executive management, Mr.
Morales has a well-honed and proven background in construction management, construction supervision, inspector of record, owners’ representative, architectural, civil engineering design skills, sales and customer service. His strengths include the ability to communicate on every level required to perform any given task. Mr.
Morales is a inspector who is a highly motivated and results oriented professional possessing exceptional leadership and communications skills. He has a solid track record of consistently meeting and exceeding individual, departmental and company goals and expectations. His experience ranges from treatment plants, recycled water pipelines and pumping facilities to large commercial buildings and tenant improvements.
MR. CRAIG (C.J.) ERVIN - Role: Construction Inspector
Registration: Grade 3 California Water Treatment Operator; AWWA Grade 2 Distribution Operator Years of Experience: 34 Years with AKM: 8
Mr. Craig (CJ) Ervin, a licensed Grade 3 California Water Treatment Operator who possesses over 30 years of experience in construction inspection for water reclamation plants, water and sewer pump stations, street improvements, building projects, pipelines and infrastructure. As a Construction Inspector, Mr. Ervin has inspected all phases of construction of new facilities, as well as rehabilitation of existing facilities from inception to completion, working closely with Contractors, Developers, public agency engineering teams and utilities.
Additionally, Mr. Ervin has provided claims management, cost control, change order preparation, change order negotiation, warrantee inspections, warrantee work coordination with contractors and constructability review services to municipal agencies.
MR. LEVI HARRIS - Role: Construction Inspector
Years of Experience: 4 Years with AKM: 1
Levi Harris is seasoned construction professional who has a broad background in pipeline construction, treatment facilities, as well as building, programming, retrofitting, and repairing electrical and control panels. Mr. Harris previously worked for a construction contractor specializing in oil and gas pipelines. He leverages his well-rounded experience to provide exceptional inspection service to AKM’s clients, and prides himself in thorough documentation practices.
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EMIN KAYIRAN, CPII
Project Manager
PROFESSIONAL
REGISTRATION
APWA – Certified Public
Infrastructure Inspector
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
19 years (19 with AKM)
EDUCATION
Civil Engineering Studies –
CSU Long Beach
B.S. Business Administration
– University of Arizona
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Subject Matter Expert for the
American Public Works
Association
Co-Author of a new training
module on the inspection of
pumping and treatment
facilities – Published in 2019
Authored “CPII as a standard
of practice” – Published
September 2014
Mr. Emin Kayiran, CPII, is the Director of Construction Management Services with AKM.
He has over 19 years of responsible experience in the inspection and construction management of pump stations and pumping facilities, pipelines, treatment facilities, forcemains, complex reinforced concrete structures including, concrete tanks within treatment facilities, sumps, wet wells and valve vaults, sheet piling, deep excavations, ground remediation, dewatering, shut-downs, tie-ins, commissioning and testing, installation of emergency power generators and automatic transfer switches, electrical and control systems for water resource facilities, as well as special protective linings and coatings. Mr. Kayiran also possesses a wealth of experience in managing, coordinating and overseeing materials testing, and special inspection during the construction of water resources facilities. Several of the Mr. Kayiran’s completed projects involved close coordination amongst the project owner, their operations staff, outside stakeholders and the Contractor in order to achieve varying project objectives within constrained project sites and scheduling timeframes.
Mr. Kayiran recently served as a Subject Matter Expert for the American Public Works Association in support of an overhaul of their public infrastructure inspection training and certification material. During this effort, he co-authored a new training module on the inspection of pumping and treatment facilities for inclusion in the updated manual which was published in 2019. Mr. Kayiran wrote an article regarding construction inspection entitled “CPII as a standard of practice” which was published in the September 2014 edition of APWA Reporter.
TREATMENT
Cypress Water Production Facility for the City of Lomita – Project Manager PFAS Treatment System for Wells 5A, 8, and 11 for Pico Water District – Project Manager
Microfiltration Steel Break (Filtrate) Tank Replacement at the Carson Reclamation Facility for West Basin Municipal Water District – Project Manager Equipping of Well 16 and Treatment Plan for the City of Paramount – Project Manager / Construction Manager
WATER PUMP STATIONS
Electrical Switchboard Replacement Project for Plant No. 3 for the City of Pico Rivera – Project Manager
Title 22 Converted Filters Booster Pump Station at Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility for West Basin Municipal Water District – Project Manager Equipping of Well 31 and Lampson Reservoir Booster Station Improvements for the City of Garden Grove – Construction Manager and Resident Engineer Inspection Services for the Citywide Recycled Water Facilities Project “A” for the City of Corona – Deputy Resident Engineer
Navy Booster Station & Reservoir Upgrade for the City of Seal Beach – Construction Manager
WELLS
Leahy Well for Bellflower Somerset Mutual Water Company – Project Manager Equipping of Well 43 for Ontario Municipal Utilities Company – Project Manager Rehabilitation of Water Wells Wilson 1A and Citizens 9 for Long Beach Water Department – Project Manager
Alamitos Seawater Barrier Improvement Project for the Orange County Water District – Construction Manager and Inspector
EMIN KAYIRAN, CPII
Project Manager
PROFESSIONAL
REGISTRATION
APWA – Certified Public
Infrastructure Inspector
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
19 years (19 with AKM)
EDUCATION
Civil Engineering Studies –
CSU Long Beach
B.S. Business Administration
– University of Arizona
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Subject Matter Expert for the
American Public Works
Association
Co-Author of a new training
module on the inspection of
pumping and treatment
facilities – Published in 2019
Authored “CPII as a standard
of practice” – Published
September 2014
PIPELINES – WATER
Los Angeles Stadium and Entertainment District at Hollywood Park Reclaimed Water Plans Phase I for West Basin Municipal Water District – Project Manager Cathodic Protection Improvements Project for West Basin Municipal Water District – Project Manager
Northrop Grumman Recycled Water Lateral for West Basin Municipal Water District – Construction Manager/Project Manager
Joint Transmission Main Vault Upgrades for South Coast Water District – Project Manager who oversaw the Construction Manager and Inspector SA-5 Vault Replacement Project for the City of Santa Ana – Project Manager
WASTEWATER PUMP STATIONS
WRF-3 Sewer Lift Station for the City of Corona – Project Manager West and East Pump Stations for AES North America –Construction Manager Elimination of Sewer Pump Station 7 and Improvements to Sewer Pump Station 1 for the City of El Segundo – Project Manager and Construction Manager Alhambra Lift Station 7 for the City of Alhambra – Project Manager
WASTEWATER PIPELINES
Lift Station No. 6 Forcemain Replacement for South Coast WD – Project Manager Butterfield Chino Creek 10 inch Forcemain Relocation Project for the City of Chino Hills – Construction Manager
AES Sewer Design Revision 1 project for Alamitos Energy, LLC – Construction Manager
Forcemain Improvements for the Paseo Del Mar and Rocky Point Sewer Pump Stations – Construction Manager
STORMWATER / STORMDRAIN
Myra 3 In-Line Detention Basin, Storm Drain, and Sewer Improvements for the City of Cypress - Construction Manager
Myra Pump Station No. 3 for the City of Cypress - Construction Manager Myra Avenue Storm Drain, Sewer and Street Improvements #2 for the City of Cypress – Construction Manager and Resident Engineer
Inspection Services for Storm Drain Improvements at Valley View Street for the City of Cypress – Project Resident Engineer
West End Stormwater Pump Station for the City of Seal Beach – Resident Engineer
STREET IMPROVEMENTS / OTHER PROJECTS
East of Sepulveda Street Rehabilitation Project for the City of El Segundo – Project Manager
Maple Avenue Street and Storm Drain Improvements for the City of El Segundo – Project Manager
Imperial Highway Street Improvements for the City of El Segundo – Construction Manager
North Health Facility for the City of Long Beach – Project Manager Fire Station #1 Seismic Retrofit Project for the City of El Segundo – Project Manager Bellflower and Spring Bridge Repair for the City of Long Beach – Project Manager and Inspection Supervisor
STEVE PATTERSON
Construction Manager
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
40 years (16 with AKM)
Certifications / Affiliations
AWWA Cross Connection
Control Specialist; NPDES
Storm Water Quality Training
for Construction Site Activities;
California Department of
Public Health Water Treatment
Operator; California
Department of Public Health
Water Distribution Operator;
Orange County Health
Department Backflow Device
Tester; Cla-Val, Engineering,
Maintenance and Design;
California Rural Water
Distribution System
Maintenance and Design;
OSHA HAZWOPER; NIMS
700; CJPIA Management
Academy; Haestad Methods;
Water System Design and
Hydraulic Modeling; First Aide
& CPR
Mr. Patterson is a Construction Manager with AKM Consulting Engineers, and has over 35 years experience in the Water/Wastewater Utilities field, during which time water distribution system design, construction, operations, maintenance, and repair, of water and wastewater infrastructure have been the emphasis of his career. He has numerous certifications, training and knowledge pertaining to the safe and reliable construction, operation and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure.
Mr. Patterson served for 18 years with a municipally owned water and wastewater utilities department as an Operations Supervisor, responsible for the supervision and operations of a comprehensive repair, inspection and monitoring program. (50,000 customers, 18,000 service connections,1.5MGD Ground Water Treatment plant, 2 ground water wells, 200 miles of pipe from 6” to 30”, 33 pressure zones, 16 water storage facilities, 15 pump stations, 88 pressure/flow regulating stations, and upwards of 20 subordinate employees). Mr. Patterson has participated in the design, construction, inspection, implementation and management of numerous operational, rehabilitation, and capital improvement projects. Examples of these projects are as follows:
TREATMENT
LVL Calcium Chloride Tank Replacement Project for Water Replenishment District of Southern California – Construction Manager/Inspector Orange County Water District Imperial Headgates and Weir Pond Project - Resident Engineer
Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility Clean-in-Place Waste Discharge Project – Chief Field Engineer
R.O. Train 5 Low Fouling Membrane Test Equipment for West Basin Municipal Water District – Construction Inspector
WATER PUMP STATIONS
Torrance Recycled Water Booster Station for West Basin Municipal Water District – Engineering Support and Inspection
Navy Booster Station & Reservoir Upgrade for the City of Seal Beach – Inspector Schlegel Booster Pump Station Replacement for the City of San Clemente –Utility Management and Field Engineering.
Palizada Booster Pump Station Replacement for the City of San Clemente –Utility Management and Field Engineering
Calle Agua Booster Pump Station Replacement for the City of San Clemente –Utility Management and Field Engineering
WELLS
Dace Well No. 2 for Golden State Water Company – Field Engineer Well 12 for the City of Santa Fe Springs - Construction management and inspection Well 9 Discharge Pipeline on Gardenia Avenue and Bushard Street for the City of Fountain Valley – Resident Engineer
Equipping of Well 31 and Lampson Reservoir Booster Station Improvements for the City of Garden Grove – Construction Inspector
PIPELINES – WATER
Watermain Improvements at Mariposa Ave. for City of El Segundo - Field Engineer
STEVE PATTERSON
Construction Manager
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
40 years (16 with AKM)
Certifications / Affiliations
AWWA Cross Connection
Control Specialist; NPDES
Storm Water Quality Training
for Construction Site Activities;
California Department of
Public Health Water Treatment
Operator; California
Department of Public Health
Water Distribution Operator;
Orange County Health
Department Backflow Device
Tester; Cla-Val, Engineering,
Maintenance and Design;
California Rural Water
Distribution System
Maintenance and Design;
OSHA HAZWOPER; NIMS
700; CJPIA Management
Academy; Haestad Methods;
Water System Design and
Hydraulic Modeling; First Aide
& CPR
Northrop Grumman Recycled Water Lateral for West Basin Municipal Water District – Construction Manager/Inspector
Butterfield Chino Creek 10 inch Forcemain Relocation Project for the City of Chino Hills – Construction Manager/Resident Engineer
Well 9 Discharge Pipeline on Gardenia Avenue and Bushard Street for the City of Fountain Valley - Construction Inspector
WASTEWATER PUMP STATIONS
WRF 3 Lift Station for the City of Corona - Construction Manager and Resident Engineer
Lift Station No. 7 for the City of Alhambra – Construction Manager Del Avion Wastewater Wet Well Rehabilitation for Moulton Niguel Water District - Construction Manager and Resident Engineer
Elimination of Sewer Pump Station 7 and Improvements to Sewer Pump Station 1 for the City of El Segundo – Construction Inspector
WASTEWATER PIPELINES
Myra Avenue Storm Drain, Sewer and Street Improvements #2 for the City of Cypress – Construction Inspector
Sewer Rehabilitation at Various Locations Project for the City of Cypress – Construction Inspector
Sewer Spot Repairs for the City of Alhambra – Construction manager/inspector Sewer System Repair, Relining, and Replacement Project for City of El Segundo (EPA FUNDED) – Construction manager/inspector
STORMWATER / STORMDRAIN/ STREET IMPROVEMENT
Imperial Headgates and Weir Pond Project for Orange County Water District – Field Engineer
Myra Avenue Storm Drain, Sewer and Street Improvements #2 for the City of Cypress – Construction Resident Engineer
18-year Street Improvement Program for the City of San Clemente – Committee member
RESERVOIRS
Carson Advanced Water Treatment Plant Microfiltration (Break) Water Tank Replacement, West Basin Municipal Water District - Construction Manager and Resident Engineer
Leo J. Vander Lans Water Treatment Facility Calcium Chloride Bulk Storage Expansion - Construction Manager and Resident Engineer
Structural Improvements and Recoating of Colima Reservoirs No. 2 and No. 3 for the Orchard Dale Water District – Construction Manager and Resident Engineer City of San Clemente, El Levante 1.3 MG Pre-Stressed Concrete Reservoir –Utility Management and Inspection Services
MIKE FREDRIKSZ
Construction Manager / Inspector
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
35+ years (6 with AKM)
HIGHLIGHTS
Construction oversight of
capital improvements and
large residential
development projects
Previously Inspection
Services Supervisor for
Irvine Ranch Water District
Experience includes:
water, recycled water, and
wastewater facilities
Reservoirs, pipelines,
pump stations, lift stations,
buildings, treatment plants,
street rehabilitation, slurry
seal
Mike Fredriksz has more than 35 years of experience providing construction oversight of Capital Improvements and large residential development projects. Mike's project experience includes water and wastewater facilities, reservoirs, pipelines, pump stations, sewer lift stations, buildings, treatment plants, street rehabilitation and slurry seal. He has been extensively involved with multiple stakeholders including the public, elected officials, developers, contractors, engineers and architects. His responsibilities have included monitoring construction activities, traffic control, preparing daily construction reports, verifying compliance with plans and specifications, maintaining record drawings, final inspections and project startups. Mike has knowledge and experience with project management, submittal process and requests for information and change orders.
TREATMENT PLANTS
City Of Paramount - Equipping Well N0. 16 and Treatment Plant- AKM is currently providing Construction Management, Inspection and Testing services Torrance Refinery Water Recycling Plant, Surge Arrest System Pipe Modifications for West Basin Municipal Water District (2019) – Construction Inspector Deep Aquifer Treatment System, City of Santa Ana, CA (2015). Provided construction inspection
Chlorine Analyzer and Reservoir Mixer at Ten Domestic Reservoirs, City of Irvine, CA (2015) Provided construction inspection
Michelson Water Recycling Plant – Reinforced Concrete Clarifier Rehabilitation for the Irvine Ranch Water District – Lead inspector
Michelson Water Recycling Plant – Chlorine Contact Chamber Construction for the Irvine Ranch Water District – Lead inspector
Dyer Road Initial Disinfection Facility for the Irvine Ranch Water District – Lead inspector
Dyer Road PDF Ammonia Disinfection Facility for the Irvine Ranch Water District – Lead inspector
Rattlesnake Chlorination Facility for the Irvine Ranch Water District – Lead inspector
PUMP STATIONS
Electrical Switchboard Replacement Project for Plant No. 3 for the City of Pico Rivera – Construction Manager
Zone 1 and 3 Emergency South County Booster Pump Station for IRWD – Construction Inspector
Tomato Springs - PA 6 Zone 4 and C Reservoirs, Zone 4-6 Potable Water Booster Pump Station, Zone C-D Recycled Water Booster Pump Station for the Irvine Ranch Water District – Lead Construction Inspector
Zone 3 to Zone 5 (Domestic) and Zone A to Zone C (Recycled) Dual Pump Station for Irvine Ranch Water District - Construction Inspector Dyer Road Well No. 6 for Irvine Ranch Water District – Construction Inspector
MIKE FREDRIKSZ
Construction Manager / Inspector
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
35+ years (6 with AKM)
HIGHLIGHTS
Construction oversight of
capital improvements and
large residential
development projects
Previously Inspection
Services Supervisor for
Irvine Ranch Water District
Experience includes:
water, recycled water, and
wastewater facilities
Reservoirs, pipelines,
pump stations, lift stations,
buildings, treatment plants,
street rehabilitation, slurry
seal
PIPELINES / STREET REHABILITATION
Walnut Park Mutual Water Company Meter Replacement Project for Water Replenishment District – Construction Manager
SA-5 Vault Replacement Project for the City of Santa Ana – Construction Manager Cathodic Protection Improvements Project for West Basin Municipal Water District – Construction Manager
Lift Station No. 6 Forcemain Replacement Project for the South Coast Water District – Inspector
Joint Transmission Main Vault Upgrades for South Coast Water District – Inspector Bellflower and Spring Bridge Repair for the City of Long Beach – Construction Inspector
Watermain Improvements at Center, Walnut, and Maple for the City of El Segundo – Construction Manager
Alamitos Seawater Barrier Improvement Project for the Orange County Water District – Construction Inspector
Thunderbird Sewer and Street Improvement Project, City of Stanton, CA – Construction Inspector
Capital Improvements, Portola Parkway for the Irvine Ranch Water District - Lead construction
Jeffrey Road South Domestic and Reclaimed Water Mains, City of Irvine, CA.
Provided construction inspection
Villages of Turtle Rock, Quail Hill and Woodbury, City of Irvine, CA. Provided construction inspection
Jeffrey Road Grade Separation, City of Irvine, CA. Provided construction inspection Alton Roadway, City of Irvine, CA. Provided construction inspection The Irvine Company and Five Points Development, City of Irvine, CA.
SEWER LIFT STATIONS
Pump Station 1 and 7 for the City of El Segundo – Resident Engineer Portola Hills Sewer Lift Station Abandonment and Gravity Sewer, City of Irvine, CA.
Provided construction inspection
RESERVOIRS
PA 6 Zone 4 and C Reservoirs, Zone 4-6 Potable Water Booster Pump Station, Zone C-D Recycled Water Booster Pump Station for the Irvine Ranch Water District – Lead inspector
PA 1 and 2 Orchard Hills Zone 5 Reservoir, City of Irvine, CA. Lead inspector
JACOB LILLENGREEN,
EIT-FE, CMIT
Construction Manager
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
6 years (2 with AKM)
REGISTRATIONS /
LICENSES
Engineer in Training
Fundamentals of
Engineering
CMIT Level 3
EDUCATION
B.S. – Civil Engineering,
University of California
Irvine
Mr. Lillengreen has 6 years’ experience in engineering and construction management working on various public works projects. He possesses communication and organizational skills to provide valuable support for construction projects. He is fully capable of processing RFIs, submittals and change orders in a timely matter. Mr.
Lillengreen has an extensive computing background and is highly proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and a range of Microsoft programs. He has experience in multiple project management software applications including Procore, EADOC, VPO and Unifier.
Title 22 Converted Filters Booster Pump Station at Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility for West Basin Municipal Water District – Construction Manager – AKM provided construction management and inspection services for the Title 22 Converted Filters Booster Pump Station. Work included construction of new pump station and appurtenances; connecting intake and outflow piping to existing pipeline including cleaning and pipe preparation; construction of new pump station foundation; installation and integration of all required electrical, I&C, and SCADA improvements; and testing and commissioning newly constructed facilities including training personnel and providing training materials and documentation.
PFAS Treatment System for Wells 5A, 8, and 11 for Pico Water District – Construction Manager – AKM provided construction management and inspection services for the project which included a 1500 gpm, 1100 gpm, and 3000 gpm wellhead treatment facilities for Wells 5A, 8, and 11, respectively. The project also included the construction of lead-lag dual media pressure vessel systems with PFAS selective ion exchange resins, pre-treatment cartridge filters, and piping and appurtenances for PFAS treatment facilities at Pico Water District’s Wells 5A, 8, and 11. The improvements included new reinforced concrete foundation slabs, 2 to 4 ion exchange vessels and 2 to 3 cartridge filters per site, as well as new instrumentation and appurtenances, and relocation of the disinfection chemical injection locations. Equipping of Well 16 and Treatment Plan for the City of Paramount – Construction Manager for the project which included equipping City Well No. 16 with pump, motor, building, piping and appurtenances, and the construction of a Manganese (MN) and future Arsenic (AR) Treatment System to treat approximately 3400 gpm of flow from City Well No. 16. The treatment system raw water quality for design purposes was assumed to have an arsenic (AR) concentration of 12 μg/lit, and a manganese concentration of 59 μg/lit. Removals should provide a finished water quality with an MN of 2 μg/lit. The facility is designed for expansion to be able to treat and remove AR down to 2 μg/lit if in the future it exceeds the primary MCL level of 10 μg/lit in the well water. In addition, the work of this Contract will include the destruction of Well No. 13 and the demolition of the Well No. 13 site. The Contractor will be required to remove, salvage and transport to Well No. 16 several of the existing facilities/equipment at Well No. 13 including treatment vessels and the existing backwash tank. LB MUST Treatment Plant and Wetlands – Assistant Construction Manager for the Treatment Plant Phase, and Construction Manager for the Wetlands Phase. The treatment process train consists of influent strainers, ceramic membrane ultra-filtration (UF), and an advanced oxidation process (UV/AOP). The ancillary processes include
JACOB LILLENGREEN,
EIT-FE, CMIT
Construction Manager
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
6 years (2 with AKM)
REGISTRATIONS /
LICENSES
Engineer in Training
Fundamentals of
Engineering
CMIT Level 3
EDUCATION
B.S. – Civil Engineering,
University of California
Irvine
process pumping, process storage tanks, chemical feeding, and air supply. An RO system can be added to the treatment train in the future, downstream of the UV/AOP, to reduce TDS of the effluent and/or provide additional barriers for potential potable reuse. The treatment facility is housed within a 9,000 square foot cement masonry unit building with electrical, chemical and control rooms, and will include an HVAC system. Equipping Well No. 43 for the City of Ontario – Assistant Construction Manager for the project which includes construction of a block building, installation of a 800kW emergency stand-by generator, installation of a vertical turbine pump and motor, onsite piping, onsite hypochlorite generation system and equipment, electrical controls, and site work.
Pier G Wharf Improvement Project, Port of Long Beach- Mr. Lillengreen worked with the Port of Long Beach on the $35 million Pier G Wharf Improvements Project as an office engineer. The project included demolition of an existing wharf and the construction of a rock dike, backland, and crane stop. Mr. Lillengreen is tasked with document control duties and general coordination.
Fireboat Station Number 15, Port of Long Beach- Mr. Lillengreen worked with the Port of Long Beach construction management division as an office engineer on the $31 million Fireboat Station No. 15 project. The project includes a fire station and a boat bay for the POLB fire boat. Mr. Lillengreen is tasked with document control duties including processing submittal responses, RFIs, and change orders. He is responsible for generating and distributing meeting minutes for weekly construction meetings and pre-activity meetings. Mr. Lillengreen coordinates with the Long Beach Fire Department, inspectors, contractors, architects, and engineers to streamline workflows and assist in a successful, timely completion of the project. Also responsible for coordinating As-Built review meetings with the engineer and contractor. Seal Beach Municipal Pier Improvements, City of Seal Beach- Engineering intern responsible for providing flexible support services. Mr. Lillengreen was tasked with document control duties including the organization and processing of daily reports. Signal Hill Library, City of Signal Hill - Mr. Lillengreen worked with Simplus Staff at the construction site for the new multi-million-dollar library in Signal Hill. Mr. Lillengreen joined the existing Simplus team to assist with document control and was responsible for submittals and RFIs.
Olinda Landfill Front Slope Improvements, Orange County Waste & RecyclingMr. Lillengreen worked extensively with Simplus Staff on Phase II of the Front Slope Improvements Project at the Olinda Landfill as an engineering intern. Mr. Lillengreen was tasked with organizing and processing daily reports, processing RFIs & submittals, and generating as-builts on Bluebeam Revu. Mr. Lillengreen also performed extensive field engineer duties including photo-documentation, activity reporting, and labor and equipment counts. Mr. Lillengreen was also instrumental in reviewing SWPPP reports and coordinating SWPPP inspection visits to the site.
RYAN BIGGER
Construction Inspector/ Special Inspection
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
10 years (3 with AKM)
REGISTRATIONS /
LICENSES
ICC Reinforced Concrete
Special Inspector
ICC Pre-Stressed Concrete
Special Inspector
ICC Structural Masonry
Special Inspector
ICC Spray Applied Fire
Proofing Special Inspector
ICC Structural Steel and
Bolting special Inspector
*Independently certified as a
special inspector in the
County of Orange, County of
Los Angeles, and City of
Long Beach through the
District of State Architects
(Grades k - 12)
Mr. Ryan Bigger has more than 10 years of experience providing construction management and inspection services. Ryan’s project experience includes pipeline, pump stations, treatment facilities, reservoirs, roads, highways, buildings and airports. He has performed construction special inspection and geotechnical soils testing services throughout Southern California, including special inspection services for reinforced concrete structures, including pre-stressed, shotcrete, masonry, bolting and spray applied fire proofing construction.
John Wayne Airport – Terminal C Exterior Expansion – Special Inspection City of South Pasadena – Wilson Reservoir Project – Special and Soils Inspection City of Yorba Linda – Yorba Linda Towne Center Parking Structure Project – Special Inspection
City of Yorba Linda – Yorba Linda Library and Arts Center Buildings Project – Special and Soils Inspection
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority – Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor Project – Special and Soils Inspection
City of Palos Verdes – San Ramon Canyon Storm Drain System – Special Inspection
Santa Monica School District –– Special Inspection
Equipping of Well 43 for Ontario Municipal Utilities Company – Project Inspector for the project which includes construction of a block building, installation of a 800kW emergency stand-by generator, installation of a vertical turbine pump and motor, onsite piping, onsite hypochlorite generation system and equipment, electrical controls, and site work.
Title 22 Converted Filters Booster Pump Station at Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility for West Basin Municipal Water District – Project Inspector – AKM provided construction management and inspection services for the Title 22 Converted Filters Booster Pump Station. Work included construction of new pump station and appurtenances; connecting intake and outflow piping to existing pipeline including cleaning and pipe preparation; construction of new pump station foundation; installation and integration of electrical, I&C, and SCADA improvements; testing and commissioning newly constructed facilities including training personnel. Leahy Well for Bellflower Somerset Mutual Water Company – Resident Engineer and Inspector - AKM provided construction management and inspection services for the Leahy Ave Water Well Facility which included construction of new domestic water well and appurtenances with a new 1855 square foot masonry block building and pump station, new electrical (SCE) service, along with various site improvements such as concrete masonry walls, standby generator and automatic transfer switch, gates, site demolition, grading, right-of-way improvements, paving, vehicle canopy, landscaping and percolation basin.
Imperial Headgates and Weir Pond Project for Orange County Water District – Special Inspector - AKM provided construction management and field engineering for the Imperial Headgates and Weir Pond Rehabilitation Project. The project included the following: supply and installation of a new trash rack and monorail gripper system for river debris removal; removal and replacement of electrical
RYAN BIGGER
Construction Inspector/ Special Inspection
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
10 years (3 with AKM)
REGISTRATIONS /
LICENSES
ICC Reinforced Concrete
Special Inspector
ICC Pre-Stressed Concrete
Special Inspector
ICC Structural Masonry
Special Inspector
ICC Spray Applied Fire
Proofing Special Inspector
ICC Structural Steel and
Bolting special Inspector
*Independently certified as a
special inspector in the
County of Orange, County of
Los Angeles, and City of
Long Beach through the
District of State Architects
(Grades k - 12)
conduits and panels inside the Control Building; removal and replacement of Control Building and Generator Building roofs, access hatches, and ventilation fans; replacement of three (3) 54-inch square cast-iron slide gates and five (5) electrical actuators; installation of two Doppler flow meters in the Bypass Conduits; integration of new signals from cleaning system and flow meters to existing SCADA system; construction of concrete retaining walls and slab in support of new monorail and gripper trash racks cleaning system; demolition of existing flume structure, Weir No. 1 and drain pipe slide gate and structure, and existing Weir No. 2 and drain pipe slide gate and structure; construction of new flume structure and related pressure transducer system, new Weir No. 1 with new drain slide gate and structure, new sharp crested Weir No. 2 with new drain slide gate and structure, and related pressure transducer system; regrading of existing Weir Ponds 1 and 2; and testing, training and startup.
Microfiltration Steel Break (Filtrate) Tank Replacement at the Carson Reclamation Facility for West Basin Municipal Water District – Inspector WRF-3 Sewer Lift Station for the City of Corona – Inspector Myra 3 In-Line Detention Basin, Storm Drain, and Sewer Improvements for the City of Cypress – Special Inspector
ROBERT BOSTIC
Construction Inspector
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
18 years (4 with AKM)
HIGHLIGHTS
SWRCB Grade IV Water
Treatment Operator
SWRCB Grade IV Water
Distribution Operator
Experience includes water
treatment facilities, natural gas
systems, street maintenance,
desalination plants, operations
and management
Former US Marine Corps
Sergeant
Mr. Robert Bostic has more than 18 years of experience providing construction management and inspection services. Robert’s project experience includes water and natural gas systems, street maintenance, desalination plants, treatment plants, operations, and management. He is a licensed Grade IV Water Treatment Operator and Grade IV Water Distribution Operator.
Cypress Water Production Facility Upgrades for the City of Lomita – Inspector - AKM Consulting Engineers is currently providing construction management and inspection for the project which includes construction of a Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) treatment facility and associated ancillary equipment at the City of Lomita’s Cypress Water Production Facility. The existing facility is comprised of a deep well pump, discharge piping, treatment facilities for the well water, and a 10 million gallon reservoir. The facility is currently inoperable due to high sulfides which cannot be removed with the existing treatment equipment. The new GAC system will remove sulfides to within acceptable levels. Additional work also includes design, installation and commissioning of a security system; site work (demolition, work, excavations); pipelines; canopy; electrical, controls and instrumentation; startup testing, and training; potholing; a portable generator relocation; and site shoring. PFAS Treatment System for Wells 5A, 8, and 11 for Pico Water District – Project Inspector – AKM is providing construction management and inspection services for the project which includes a 1500 gpm, 1100 gpm, and 3000 gpm wellhead treatment facilities for Wells 5A, 8, and 11, respectively. The project also included the construction of lead-lag dual media pressure vessel systems with PFAS selective ion exchange resins, pre-treatment cartridge filters, and piping and appurtenances for PFAS treatment facilities at Pico Water District’s Wells 5A, 8, and 11. The improvements included new reinforced concrete foundation slabs, 2 to 4 ion exchange vessels and 2 to 3 cartridge filters per site, as well as new instrumentation and appurtenances, and the relocation of the disinfection chemical injection locations. Rehabilitation of Water Wells Wilson 1A and Citizens 9 – Inspector - The project entailed the rehabilitation of two municipal water supply wells which included the following: Removal of the existing well pump, column piping and discharge head at each location, clean and redevelopment of the wells, the installation of new mechanical piping and valves, as well as the replacement of the existing well starter with variable frequency drives. AKM was responsible for the mechanical and electrical inspections.
Once the well pumps, column piping and discharge heads were removed, the Contractor delivered the existing equipment to their facility. AKM inspected the condition of the pumps and equipment and determined that while the discharge heads could be refurbished, that the pump and column piping should be replaced. AKM inspected the installation of the new well pump, column piping and refurbished well discharge head at both well sites. Client were proactive in meeting regulatory requirements and water quality targets.
Microfiltration Steel Break (Filtrate) Tank Replacement at the Carson Reclamation Facility for West Basin Municipal Water District – Inspector for the project which consisted of the following work at the Juanita Millender- McDonald Carson Regional Water Recycling Plant, demolition of an existing 194,000-gallon welded steel tank, tank foundation, and appurtenances; installation of temporary above-ground bolted steel storage tank and process piping; design and installation of
ROBERT BOSTIC
Construction Inspector
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
18 years (4 with AKM)
HIGHLIGHTS
SWRCB Grade IV Water
Treatment Operator
SWRCB Grade IV Water
Distribution Operator
Experience includes water
treatment facilities, natural gas
systems, street maintenance,
desalination plants, operations
and management
Former US Marine Corps
Sergeant
pressure grout soils stabilization for the area underneath the proposed replacement tank; construction of a new 194,000-gallon welded steel tank, foundation, and appurtenances; cathodic protection; connection of tank piping; and site grading and drainage improvements.
Barrier Blend Station Modifications for West Basin Municipal Water District – Inspector for the Project which involved modifications to an existing blending station to accommodate a new development. Work elements included the relocation of the existing telemetry cabinet, a new electrical service and meter section, modifications to the existing blending vault, new cathodic protection test stations, grading and construction of a new retaining wall.
Santa Barbara Desalination Plant for IDE Americas - Plant Manager/Chief Plant Operator. In this role, Mr. Bostic oversaw all projects and maintenance within the plant including observation of the quality of construction. He worked closely with Clients to ensure consistent and reliable operation of reactivated seawater desalination plant.
Ensured DBO entity and
Carlsbad Desalination Plant for IDE Americas - Operations Manager Oversaw construction of all maintenance and repair projects including construction observation and presiding over testing on completed scopes of work. Ensured that CDP production and delivery systems are operated safely, effectively, within contractual limits, and within applicable permit limits. Guided staff in following health and safety rules required by local, state and federal law
Assisted Process Control Engineer, Chief Plant Operator, Plant Manager, Maintenance Manager and OT Manager with tasks as needed and volunteers to provide assistance at all times
Reviewed records of operational events and provided operational advice to operations staff
Provided advanced technical training to operations staff related to CDP processes Increased technical expertise of all operators, continually works to help operations staff learn more about CDP processes
Worked closely with other CDP management staff to maintain flow of information Helped operations staff with more complex tasks as needed Supported operations staff in pursuit of their professional development and education
Maintained high standards for operations in the performance of job duties Continuously sought to boost the morale of employees as well as keep them engaged and productive
Worked to improve leadership skills, methods and practices as a member of the management team
Encouraged operations staff to research and learn more about processes, equipment and best practices to increase problem solving and troubleshooting skills
BRAD JACKSON
Construction Inspector
Mr. Jackson has spent the past 30 years with the Irvine Ranch Water District. He has progressed from a position in the warehouse learning the basics of pipes, fittings and appurtenances to managing a team of dedicated construction inspectors overseeing and inspecting projects from housing tracts to the construction of District reservoirs, pump stations, well rehabilitations and chemical feed facilities. He possesses excellent oral and written communication skills and take great pride in composing documentation and reports.
Collectively, with his experience and education, he will provide excellence in inspection services. Orange Park Acres Transmission Pipeline Installation for Irvine Ranch Water District - Provided inspection services
Water Re-Use Project for Irvine Ranch Water District - Provided inspection services Sand Canyon Grade Separation for Irvine Ranch Water District - Provided inspection services Wells 21 and 22 Pipelines to the Desalter Treatment Plant for Irvine Ranch Water District - Provided inspection services
Desalter Treatment Plant to the Zone 1 System for Irvine Ranch Water District - Provided inspection services
Well Pump to Waste Pipeline: Inspections provided for the installation of 1,300 L.F. of fully welded 12” C.M.L.& C pipe for a pump-to-waste pipeline connecting to an existing 66” County of Orange storm drain.
Product Water – Inspections provided for the installation of a product water pipeline consisting of approximately 13,026 L.F. of fully welded 24-inch C.M.L.& C pipe. Installation included jack and bore operations at the BNSF railroad, across arterial street intersections, under the Santa Fe Channel box culvert and under Peters Canyon Wash. The 24” product water pipeline connected to an existing 42” prestressed concrete cylinder steel pipeline. Brine Pipeline - Observed and inspected the installation of the brine disposal force main consisting of approximately 1,570 L.F. of 10” HDPE pipe from the Wells 21 and 22 Treatment Plant terminating at the existing Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) 36-inch trunk sewer located near the intersection of Red Hill Avenue and Edinger. Orange Park Acres Reservoir Demolition for Irvine Ranch Water District - Provided inspection services
Orange Park Acres Well Destruction and Installation for Irvine Ranch Water District - Provided inspection services
Orange Park Acres Well Site, Demolition and Re-development for Irvine Ranch Water District - Provided inspection services
Initial Disinfection Facility Chlorine Injection Line Replacement for Irvine Ranch Water District - Provided inspection services
Initial Disinfection Facility (IDF) for Irvine Ranch Water District - Provided inspection services Tustin Ranch Road DW, RW and Sewer Installation for Irvine Ranch Water District - Provided construction inspection services to ensure installation was to specification for IRWD including:
Potable Water - 1,146 L.F. of 16” CL-200 PVC pipe; 181 L.F. of 16” fully welded C.M.L.& C. steel pipe; 195 L.F. of 12” fully welded C.M.L.& C. steel pipe; 210 L.F. of 12” D.I. CL-200 fully restrained pipe; 7,245 L.F. of 12” C-900 CL-200 PVC pipe; 195 L.F. of 10” C-900 CL-200 pipe; all related fittings, thrust restraints, valves and cathodic protection systems. Oversaw the hydrostatic testing of the pipeline and fittings, captured water samples for bacteriological testing and followed the chain-of custody to the laboratory. Recycled Water – 211 L.F. of 16” CL-200 PVC pipe; 530 L.F. of 6” fully welded C.M.L.& C. steel pipe; 14,920 L.F. of 6” CL-200 PVC pipe; 361 L.F. of 4” C-900 PVC CL-200 pipe; all related fittings, thrust restraints, valves and cathodic protection systems. Oversaw the hydrostatic testing of the pipeline and fittings. Sewer System - 2,815 L.F. of 20” PVC SDR-35 sewer pipe; 558 L.F. of 10” PVC SDR-35 pipe; 1,194 L.F. of 8” PVC SDR-35 pipe; 30 L.F. of steel casing for sewer piping; construction of 48” and 60” sewer manholes and demolition and abandonment of a sewer lift station and facilities. Oversaw the testing and CCTV of installed sewer piping. Various Housing Tract Development and Commercial Development for Irvine Ranch Water District - Provided inspection services
Wells 1, 5 and 13 Redevelopment for Irvine Ranch Water District - Provided inspection services
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
30 years (1 with AKM)
HIGHLIGHTS
Previously with Irvine
Ranch Water District
Worked his way up the
ladder to managing teams
of dedicated construction
inspectors
Oversaw projects: housing
tracts, pipelines,
reservoirs, pump stations,
well rehabilitations,
chemical feed facilities
CRAIG (CJ) ERVIN
Construction Inspector
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
34 years (8 with AKM)
REGISTRATIONS /
LICENSES
Grade 3 California Water
Treatment Operator
American Water Works
Association Grade 2
Distribution Operator
HIGHLIGHTS
Water Reclamation
Plants
Water And Sewer Pump
Stations
Street Improvements
Buildings
Pipelines
Infrastructure
Mr. Craig (CJ) Ervin, is a licensed Grade 3 California Water Treatment Operator who possesses over 34 years of experience in construction inspection for water reclamation plants, water and sewer pump stations, pipelines and infrastructure for new tract developments.
Additionally, Mr. Ervin has provided claims management, cost control, change order preparation, change order negotiation, warrantee inspections, warrantee work coordination with contractors, and constructability review services to municipal agencies.
TREATMENT
Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility Clean-in-Place Waste Discharge Project – Inspector
Sodium Hypochlorite Storage Facility for the City of Anaheim – Inspector Phase IIA Design-Build Improvements at the Michelson Water Reclamation Plant for the Irvine Ranch Water District – Inspector
Tertiary Filter Repair Project for the at the Michelson Water Reclamation Plant for the Irvine Ranch Water District – Lead Inspector
Phase I Michelson Water Reclamation Plant Upgrades for the Irvine Ranch Water District – Lead inspector
Nitrogen Removal Project at the Michelson Water Reclamation Plant for the Irvine Ranch Water District – Inspector
San Joaquin Marsh for the Irvine Ranch Water District - Inspector Spent Backwash Tank Repair Project at the Michelson Water Reclamation Plant for the Irvine Ranch Water District – Inspector
Main Switchboard Replacement Project at the Michelson Water Reclamation Plant for the Irvine Ranch Water District – Lead Inspector
Unit Substation Repair Project at the Michelson Water Reclamation Plant for the Irvine Ranch Water District – Inspector
Reconstruction of the Headworks Facility at the Michelson Water Reclamation Plant for the Irvine Ranch Water District – Lead Inspector
PIPELINES
Electrical Switchboard Replacement Project for Plant No. 3 for the City of Pico Rivera – Construction Inspector
Cathodic Protection Improvements Project for West Basin Municipal Water District – Inspector
Watermain Improvements at Virginia, Oak, and Bayonne for the City of El Segundo – Lead Inspector
Watermain Improvements at Center, Walnut, and Maple for the City of El Segundo – Inspector
CRAIG (CJ) ERVIN
Construction Inspector
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
34 years (8 with AKM)
REGISTRATIONS /
LICENSES
Grade 3 California Water
Treatment Operator
American Water Works
Association Grade 2
Distribution Operator
HIGHLIGHTS
Water Reclamation
Plants
Water And Sewer Pump
Stations
Street Improvements
Buildings
Pipelines
Infrastructure
Olive Street Water Main Replacement for the City of Anaheim - Inspector 24-inch University Drive Parallel Recycled Water Pipeline and Michelson Recycled Water Pipeline Replacement for the Irvine Ranch Water District – Inspector
WASTEWATER PIPELINE
SA-5 Vault Replacement Project for the City of Santa Ana - Inspector- Inspector AES Sewer Design Revision 1 project for Alamitos Energy, LLC – Field Engineer Ross Avenue Sewer Improvements Project for the City of Alhambra – Construction Inspector
Forcemain Improvements for the Paseo Del Mar and Rocky Point Sewer Pump Stations – Construction Inspector
Various Projects throughout Orange County for the Irvine Ranch Water District - Inspector
Tustin Ranch Development Sewer Improvements for the Irvine Ranch Water District – Lead Resident Engineer
Marine Corp Base Tustin for the Irvine Ranch Water District - Provided inspection Newport Coast Development Sewer Improvements for the Irvine Ranch Water District - Lead Resident Engineer
Harvard Avenue Trunk Sewer For the Irvine Ranch Water District – Lead Inspector
WASTEWATER PUMP STATIONS
WRF-3 Sewer Lift Station for the City of Corona – Inspector University Lift Station Upgrade Project for the Irvine Ranch Water District - Construction inspector
Newport Coast Drive Lift Station for the Irvine Ranch Water District – Construction field engineer
Coastal Ridge Lift Station for the Irvine Ranch Water District – Construction field engineer
Montecito Sewer Lift Station for the Irvine Ranch Water District – Construction field engineer
JAKE HUFFMAN
Construction Inspector / Special Inspection
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
21 years (2 with AKM)
CERTIFICATIONS
ACI Concrete Field Testing
Technician – Grade 1 – ID
152165
ICC 8075008
Reinforced Concrete Inspector
Masonry Inspector
Soils Inspector
Caltrans Certifications
CT 105 – Calculations –
Gradings; CT 125 – Sampling
(Soil & Agg) ; CT 201 – Sample
Preparation; CT 202 – Sieve
Analysis ; CT 205 – Percent
Crushed Particles; CT 216 –
Relative Compaction ; CT 217 –
Sand Equivalent; CT 226 –
Moisture Content (Soil & Agg) ;
CT 227 – Cleanness Value; CT
229 – Durability
Mr. Jacob Huffman, a seasoned construction inspector, is a certified ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician, ICC Certified, and Caltrans Certified inspector who possesses over 21 years of experience in construction inspection for underground water, sewer, storm drain, and other utility work, as well as water resource related facilities such a pump stations, treatment plants and reservoirs. His experience also includes a variety of street rehabilitation work and municipal buildings. Mr. Huffman has inspected all phases of construction of new facilities, as well as rehabilitation of existing facilities from inception to completion. His in-depth knowledge of soils and construction related materials such as asphalt concrete, concrete and structural metals, make him a valuable asset to all projects he serves on.
Long Beach Municipal Stormwater Treatment Facility (LB-MUST) for the City of Long Beach – Lead Inspector - AKM provided quality control and constructability review of the proposed treatment plant and conveyance system design of the 90 percent design package and is currently providing construction management and inspection during construction. The treatment is designed with the ability to treat both brackish and non-brackish influent flows through separate treatment trains. The treatment process train consists of influent strainers, ceramic membrane ultra-filtration (UF), and an advanced oxidation process (UV/AOP). The ancillary processes include process pumping, process storage tanks, chemical feeding, and air supply. An RO system can be added to the treatment train in the future, downstream of the UV/AOP, to reduce TDS of the effluent and/or provide additional barriers for potential potable reuse. The ceramic membrane system, which consists of two (2) 1 million gallon per day (MGD) units as well as the UV/AOP were pre-purchased by the City. The treatment facility will be housed within a 9,000 square foot cement masonry unit building with electrical, chemical and control rooms, and will include an HVAC system.
Also being constructed is a wetlands and walking path.
Phase IV Optimization & Pall Mobile Microfiltration for West Basin Municipal Water District – Deputy Inspector reporting to AKM Resident Engineer. AKM provided construction management and inspection services for the Phase IV Optimization and Mobile Microfiltration Trailer Project. The Phase IV work consisted of the installation of equipment to add sodium hypochlorite to the clean-in-place process for all six filter basins in the phase IV MF system. The Pall Trailers Mobile Microfiltration work consisted of construction of utilities and infrastructure required to support the installation of 2 Pall Microfiltration Trailers at the ECLWRF, north of the Phase II microfiltration including clearing and grubbing of an existing area within the plans, construction of reinforced concrete pads for the trailers, installation of chemical systems, equipment and piping for sodium hypochlorite and ferric chloride. Setting of the trailer units, hot tapping existing piping, electrical work including new conduit and wire as well as coordination with the Plant’s integrator for development of control screens for the plant SCADA system.
Center St. Water Main Improvements: Center St. & Pine, – City of El Segundo – Construction Inspector for the project which consisted of the construction of 1,500 linear feet of 10-inch ductile iron watermain pipe; 50 linear feet of 6-inch ductile iron watermain; appurtenant valves; fire hydrant abandonments; ten (10) connections to the existing system; reestablishment of water services; hydrostatic testing of the new watermain; chlorination and then subsequent de-chlorination of the new watermain
JAKE HUFFMAN
Construction Inspector / Special Inspection
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
21 years (2 with AKM)
CERTIFICATIONS
ACI Concrete Field Testing
Technician – Grade 1 – ID
152165
ICC 8075008
Reinforced Concrete Inspector
Masonry Inspector
Soils Inspector
Caltrans Certifications
CT 105 – Calculations –
Gradings; CT 125 – Sampling
(Soil & Agg) ; CT 201 – Sample
Preparation; CT 202 – Sieve
Analysis ; CT 205 – Percent
Crushed Particles; CT 216 –
Relative Compaction ; CT 217 –
Sand Equivalent; CT 226 –
Moisture Content (Soil & Agg) ;
CT 227 – Cleanness Value; CT
229 – Durability
and final flushing. The project also included rehabilitation of asphalt concrete paving within the limits of the watermain alignment; reconstruction of an existing concrete cross gutter; reconstruction of curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements; slurry seal of Center Street and Pine Avenue within the limits of construction and traffic striping. East of Sepulveda Street Rehabilitation Project – Construction Inspector. The work consisted of construction/installation, of street resurfacing (asphalt concrete overlay), utility manholes and valve can adjustments, traffic loops restoration, striping, street sweeping, and traffic control. This project involved A.C. Overlay. Existing pavement markers and striping were removed for the paving and then re-installed once resurfacing has occurred. Catch basins were appropriately protected from construction debris, and existing flow lines to catch basin was maintained during and after street resurfacing.
Alamitos Barrier Improvements for Orange County WD – Special Inspector reporting to AKM Lead Inspector for the project which involves the drilling and equipping of seventeen (17) injection wells including associated vaults, piping, valves electrical and SCADA equipment, the construction of four (4) nested monitoring wells; two (2) shallow piezometers, pipeline connections to the existing supply line and integration of the new equipment with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (LACDPW), the agency who maintains the barrier facilities, existing SCADA system. The project is currently in the design phase and the AKM project team is performing a comprehensive constructability review for the preliminary design reports.
Additional construability reviews are scheduled for the 30-percent, 80-percent and 95- percent design documents. Project challenges include the work site being situated within the access road to the Orange County Flood Control District (OCFCD) Alamitos Channel causing significant space limitations and access restriction as well as a large residential retirement community adjacent to the south of the Channel and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Haynes Power Generating Station adjacent to the project to the north. Permitting and close coordination with LACDPW, OCFCD and LADWP.
Cathodic Protection Improvements Project for West Basin MWD – InspectorAKM Consulting Engineers provided construction management and inspection services for the Cathodic Protection Improvements Project. Work included the repair and rehabilitation of existing cathodic protection (CP) test stations, the construction of new CP test stations, the construction of new corrosion monitoring test stations, and the repair of discontinuous joints within West Basin’s recycled water distribution system. The Project requires work on 22 metallic pipelines, within 12 separate permitting jurisdictions, which convey secondary effluent, recycled water, barrier injection water, and brine wastewater. Several of the 22 work locations are constrained by specific dates and windows of time imposed by the various permitting agencies. The project sequencing was therefore critical to ensuring that all work could be completed within the Contract duration.
FRANK MORALES
Construction Inspector
With more than three decades of performance-based progression to senior-level executive management in the large corporate business environments, Frank has a wellhoned and proven background in property management, construction management, construction supervision, inspector of record, owners’ representative, architectural, civil engineering design skills, sales and customer service. Along with the ability to communicate on every level required to perform any given task. Provide an extensive amount of Government and private sector contacts. Mr. Morales is a field engineer/ inspector who as a highly motivated and results oriented professional with exceptional leadership and communications skills. He has a solid track record of consistently meeting and exceeding individual, departmental and company goals and expectations.
Project & Construction Management: Responsible for the developing, designing and implementing of new construction and remodel of office buildings, tenant improvements, restaurants, residential re-models and custom homes. Coordination for the maintenance and operations of commercial office buildings and infrastructure. Administer contract closeouts, guarantees and warranties Act as the owner’s agent/representative for countless public works, transportation and commercial projects.
Construction Inspection: 15+ years of experience performing as a Construction Manager, Owners Representative, Senior Inspector. Inspector of Record as a consultant for the State of California for DGS & Cal-Trans for the 12 story, 389,00 SF “SUPERBLOCK” $70 Million Class A commercial office building project. Manage 49 Deputy Inspectors from 3 Testing Laboratories. Inspector of Record, Owners Representative for the North County Transportation District (San Diego) Coaster Train project
Engineering & Architectural Experience: 25 years of Architectural & Civil drafting & design (AUTOCAD 10 Years) experience. Supervision of design production staff.
Professional plan checker, implementation of drafting & design standards. Broad over the counter plan processing through dozens of City, County, State and Federal agencies.
Cathodic Protection Improvements Project for West Basin Municipal Water District – Inspector - AKM Consulting Engineers provided construction management and inspection services for the Cathodic Protection Improvements Project. Work included the repair and rehabilitation of existing cathodic protection (CP) test stations, the construction of new CP test stations, the construction of new corrosion monitoring test stations, and the repair of discontinuous joints within West Basin’s recycled water distribution system.
The Project required work on 22 metallic pipelines, within 12 separate permitting jurisdictions, which convey secondary effluent, recycled water, barrier injection water, and brine wastewater. Several of the 22 work locations were constrained by specific dates and windows of time imposed by the various permitting agencies.
Los Angeles Stadium and Entertainment District at Hollywood Park Reclaimed Water Plans Phase I for West Basin Municipal Water District – Project Inspector - AKM provided Construction Inspection for the project which involves the construction of approximately 13,500 lineal feet of 8 inch to 12 inch PVC recycled water pipe. Also included are valves, air/vacs and blow-offs, as well as hydrostatic testing and flushing of the completed pipeline. The pipeline will serve recycled water for irrigation at the new Los Angeles Rams Stadium and Entertainment District, as well as filling a proposed lake within
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
30 years (4 with AKM)
HIGHLIGHTS
Construction management,
supervision, inspector of
record, Owners’
representative,
architectural, civil
engineering design skills,
sales, and customer
service
Spent 10 years of his
career working with the
State of California –
Familiar with public agency
organizational structure,
customs, and practices
FRANK MORALES
Construction Inspector
the entertainment district. The facility was constructed by Turner/AECOM, the developer of the stadium and entertainment district; yet will be owned and operated by West Basin Municipal Water District. With 49 different contractors working on the site each day, communication and coordination at the field level was critical to maintain schedule.
Construction and Inspection Services for Southern California Cities and Water Agencies - Senior Construction Inspector. Responsibilities included performing on-site and off-site construction inspection. Oversaw General Contractors and Sub-Contractors to ensure all construction met approved plans and specifications, local codes, state, federal environmental regulation, Cal OSHA and construction standards. Confer with City and or Water Agency engineering staff on design problems encountered in the field. Some of the specific projects are contained below:
o25 mile secondary effluent (Water Reuse) transfer to settling ponds for Alfalfa irrigation CML&C outfall pipeline for Bear Valley Water District. o8" VCP, 2,200 LF sewer main Rancho Ave to sanitation plant. Primary digester sludge tanks, sludge filter presser and dryer for the Colton Sanitation District. o60" RCP storm drain 2,800 LF – Beach Blvd – Katella Ave to Knott St and South - Sedimentation tanks, filtration boxes for the City of Stanton oRemoval of leaking underground Diesel Fuel tanks. Replacement with 20,000 Gallon tanks, installation of 6 new fuel pumping stations and concrete parking / service yard for the City of Stanton
o8” Water main installation and services - Mountain Ave through residential loop Streets for the San Antonio Water District
o8” Water Main installation and services 1,800 LF - Duquesne Ave for the City of Culver City
oLimonite ultimate right of way widening - paving, curb & gutter, medians, hardscape, landscape and irrigation for Jurupa Valley
Office Buildings for the Department of General Services - Office Building Manager II Occupied Commercial Office Buildings for the Department of General Services - Chief Engineer II .
“Old Town Temecula” Rehabilitation Project - Construction Manager and Senior Inspector.
SUPERBLOCK” State Consolidated Offices Building in San Bernardino - Inspector of Record and Construction Manager.
Manage construction & maintenance programs for commercial, industrial, residential & public works projects throughout Southern California - Construction Manager and Senior Inspector
North County San Diego Transportation District (Coaster Train)
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
30 years (4 with AKM)
HIGHLIGHTS
Construction management,
supervision, inspector of
record, Owners’
representative,
architectural, civil
engineering design skills,
sales, and customer
service
Spent 10 years of his
career working with the
State of California –
Familiar with public agency
organizational structure,
customs, and practices
LEVI HARRIS
Construction Inspector
Mr. Levi Harris is seasoned construction professional who has a broad background in pipeline construction, treatment facilities, as well as building, programming, retrofitting, and repairing electrical and control panels.
Mr. Harris previously worked for a construction contractor specializing in oil and gas pipelines. He leverages his well-rounded experience to provide exceptional inspection service to AKM’s clients, and prides himself in thorough documentation practices.
PFAS Water Treatment System for Montebello Land and Water Company – Construction Inspector – AKM is providing construction management and inspection services for the project which includes the construction of a PFAS treatment system (cartridge filters and ion exchange vessels), chemical storage building, piping, Well 14 piping improvements, as well as miscellaneous site improvements. Long Beach Municipal Stormwater Treatment Facility (LB-MUST) for the City of Long Beach – Inspector (Wetlands) - AKM provided quality control and constructability review of the proposed treatment plant and conveyance system design of the 90 percent design package and is currently providing construction management and inspection during construction. The treatment is designed with the ability to treat both brackish and non-brackish influent flows through separate treatment trains. The treatment process train consists of influent strainers, ceramic membrane ultra-filtration (UF), and an advanced oxidation process (UV/AOP). The ancillary processes include process pumping, process storage tanks, chemical feeding, and air supply. An RO system can be added to the treatment train in the future, downstream of the UV/AOP, to reduce TDS of the effluent and/or provide additional barriers for potential potable reuse. The ceramic membrane system, which consists of two (2) 1 million gallon per day (MGD) units as well as the UV/AOP were pre-purchased by the City. The treatment facility will be housed within a 9,000 square foot cement masonry unit building with electrical, chemical and control rooms, and will include an HVAC system. Also being constructed is a wetlands and walking path. Walnut Park Mutual Water Company Meter Replacement Project for Water Replenishment District – Inspector - AKM is currently providing construction management and inspection service for the project which involves replacement of all existing residential water meters within the Walnut Park MWC system.
The water meters are being replaced with Kamstrup ultrasonic meters. Work includes removal of existing water meters, installation of new water meters, installation of new transmission antennas and receiving units, replacement of existing inlet and outlet couplings, replacement of concrete meter boxes, and installation of data system programming.
Automation Technician | Cemtek Environmental Santa Ana, Ca Performed calibration, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair on a variety of gas analyzers and analytical instrumentation in continuous emission monitoring systems. Identified, reported and corrected unsafe work environments. Worked on logic diagrams, electrical and mechanical drawings and sketches, and other written instructions.
Maintained all logs and required documentation repairs and preventative maintenance. Independently worked on complex assignments in which experience and knowledge was required to calibrate instruments and resolve problems and follow quality assurance and quality control procedures for the equipment.
Performed work at various locations including oil refineries, chemical plants, power generation facility and industrial work locations.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
4 years (1 with AKM)
HIGHLIGHTS
Previous Hands-On
Construction Experience
Proficient in the Building,
Programming and
Repair of Electrical and
Control Panels
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SUBCONSULTANTS
AKM Consulting Engineers has included one (1) subconsultant in our project team to comprehensively address all the potential needs of the identified projects, and deliver technically superior work products: Ninyo and Moore (material testing). Resumes including a list of related projects completed by the key staff are included at the end of this Section. Key staff members will be available throughout the duration of the Professional Services Agreement and no person shall be removed or replaced without prior written concurrence of the City.
MR. GARRETH SAIKI, PE, GE
NINYO AND MOORE - Role: Material Testing
Years of Experience: 30+
Ninyo & Moore, was incorporated in 1986 to provide high-quality consulting services in geotechnical engineering, construction inspection and testing, engineering geology, hydrogeology, hazardous waste remediation and environmental assessment. Ninyo & Moore has been involved in projects encompassing most aspects of geotechnical engineering, including pipelines, dams, channels, storm drains, soundwalls, roads, highways, reservoirs, pump stations, treatment plants, sewers, landfills, and other public and private works. As a Principal Engineer for Ninyo & Moore, Garreth Saiki, PE, GE, with over 30 years of experience in providing geotechnical services, will direct and supervise the material testing, and develop recommendations for the on-call projects.
References:
Orange County Sanitation District – William Gilbert (714) 593-7844 City of Pasadena – Tiffany Chen (626) 744-4191
Riverside County – Hector Davila (951) 955-6880
GARRETH SAIKI, PE, GE
NINYO AND MOORE
MATERIAL TESTING
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
30+
REGISTRATIONS
PE California 49665
GE California 2509
Nuclear Gauge Operator
Certification
EDUCATION
MBA – UC Davis
M.S. Geotechnical Engineering –
UC Berkeley
B.S. Civil Engineering – UC
Berkeley
As a Principal Engineer for Ninyo & Moore, Mr. Saiki coordinates and conducts geotechnical evaluations for residential, commercial, and public facilities, including highways, railroads, airports, pipelines, public and private buildings, and bridges; performs slope stability analyses, flexible and rigid pavement design, and underground pipeline design; prepares and reviews geotechnical reports; and provides geotechnical design parameters and recommendations for shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, in-situ ground remediation and earthwork; reviews laboratory results, project plans and specifications; provides supervision and technical support to staff-level engineers and geologists; performs project administration and management; and provides forensic evaluation of distressed pavement, residential and commercial structures.
City of Los Angeles, On-Call Geotechnical and Environmental Consulting Services: Project Manager retained for the on-call geotechnical and environmental services contract with the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, Geotechnical Division. Services include geotechnical design, environmental hazardous materials evaluation, and geotechnical construction support services for various capital improvements throughout Los Angeles.
City of Long Beach, As-Needed Geotechnical and Materials Testing/Inspection and Environmental Monitoring Services, Long Beach, California: Served as Principal Engineer and provided oversight for as-needed geotechnical engineering and construction observation, materials testing and inspection services in support of various city projects. City of La Mirada On-Call Materials Testing, La Mirada, California: Project Manager retained to provide certified materials testing laboratory and inspection services for various projects within the City of La Mirada, California. The project includes geotechnical services including sampling, material testing, compaction testing, and other services requested. Responsibilities include project coordination and client liaison, on-site soil and materials testing and inspection during construction, field observation, documentation and testing, field sampling and inplace density testing, field sampling and testing of concrete structures and paving during construction and field inspection of the construction materials. County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works, As-Needed Geotechnical, Soils and Materials Testing & Inspection Services, Los Angeles, California: Pricnipal Engineer retained to provide services to the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works ranging from geotechnical design, geotechnical testing and inspection to special inspection services for welding, fireproofing, and reinforced concrete and masonry. Mr. Saiki has also worked with the Public Works coordination staff in controlling each projects budget from a geotechnical, materials testing, and inspection services point of view. Ninyo & Moore has provided services on various types of projects from pipeline interior documentation to entire new building design and construction. West Basin Municipal Water District, On-Call Construction Management Services: Serving as Principal Engineer providing oversight for on-call materialst testing and inspection services for various water projects for the district. Projects have included El Segundo Recycled Water Service Connection Project, Northrop
GARRETH SAIKI, PE, GE
NINYO AND MOORE
MATERIAL TESTING
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
30+
REGISTRATIONS
PE California 49665
GE California 2509
Nuclear Gauge Operator
Certification
EDUCATION
MBA – UC Davis
M.S. Geotechnical Engineering –
UC Berkeley
B.S. Civil Engineering – UC
Berkeley
Grumman Recycled Water Service Connections, SOdium Hypochlorite Storage Tank Replacements Project and the T22 Alkalinity Improvements. South Coast Water District, As-Needed Geotechnical Engineering Services, Orange County, California: Project Manager retained to provide as-needed geotechnical engineering services that involved evaluations for design of new facilities or upgrades to existing facilities, including pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs and various related structures. Services also included providing construction inspection and materials testing services which included geotechnical observation and testing (compaction testing and laboratory soil testing) and materials testing (concrete and asphalt concrete testing) to check for compliance with project specifications and applicable codes and standards. Orange County Sanitation District, On-Call Geotechnical, Materials Testing, and Inspection Services for Collection Systems and Treatment Plant Projects, Orange County, California: Served as Project Manager for four consecutive contract periods (over 43 projects) to provide the Authority with as-requested geotechnical, materials testing, and inspection services for various projects located within the Authority’s Collection System, Treatment Plant No. 1 in Fountain Valley and Treatment Plant No. 2 in Huntington Beach. Ninyo & Moore has provided field technicians and registered deputy inspectors on various Authority projects to perform field sampling and testing of materials and special inspection services. Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, On-Call Geotechnical and Materials Testing Services, Lake Elsinore, California: Served as Principal Engineer providing oversight and technical input for the on-call materials testing services contract for various projects. Services consisted of as-requested, observation and field density testing during fill placement, sampling of the materials, and submittal of the test data. Laboratory testing generally consisted of Proctor density and expansion index testing on the materials sampled in the field. Inland Empire Utilities Agency On-Call Geotechnical Materials Testing and Inspection Services, Riverside County, California: Principal Engineer retained during on-call construction inspection, as well as geotechnical and materials testing services during the various Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) construction projects located throughout the Inland Empire. Services were provided for geotechnical design, consulting, testing, and inspection as well as special inspection services for welding, fireproofing, and reinforced concrete and masonry inspection.
Projects included new pipeline, pump station, and building construction, as well as new solar panel construction at the various Agency facilities. On-Call Geotechnical, Materials Testing and Inspection, County of Orange:
Project Manager for the on-call provide geotechnical, materials testing & inspection services contract for various capital improvements projects in the county of Orange.
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PROJECT UNDERSTANDING AND WORK APPROACH
As we understand, the City plans to engage the services of qualified Project and Construction Management consulting firms to partner with the City in delivering a variety of planned projects. The projects will vary in size and scope and will be initiated via task orders. Selected consultants will respond to task order requests via a concise, yet complete proposal. Responsiveness to task order requests is vital in order for The City to successfully deliver planned projects on time. AKM has a long history of providing first rate service to our clients through on-call engagements. We are therefore mindful of the need to maintain adequate resources to always be able to respond to the City when needed.
Project Management & QA/QC
Our Construction Management Team will diligently manage the project budgets so not to create budget overruns during the prosecution of our services. Although our assigned Project Manager will have ultimate responsibility for tracking, managing and reporting budget status to the City, every team member participates in project/budget management. Our Construction Managers, Field Engineers and Inspectors are required to thoroughly review and understand the project specific scope of work prior to beginning our services, and to log hours spent on the project daily. Our Project Manager reviews accrued project hours weekly.
Additionally, the Project Manager carefully analyzes project costs and staffing requirements and assigns work hours to project team members the week before services are scheduled to be rendered. Adherence to our project budgets relative to construction percent completion based on schedule will be communicated to the City monthly for larger projects, weekly for shorter projects, or at any other interval desired by the City. The City will be notified in writing when reaching budget milestones of 25-percent, 50-percent and 75-percent of total cost exhausted. AKM will not exceed the budget limits agreed to.
Schedule Management
A critical component to any construction project, is the development and regular maintenance of a welldefined and coordinated Critical Path Method Schedule. The baseline CPM schedule will be the barometer from which Contractor’s performance is evaluated. On any assigned project, as one of the first tasks, AKM will review the submitted qualifications of the Contractor’s proposed Scheduler and address any issues regarding compliance with the Contract requirements. During the preconstruction phase of the project, the Contractor will be required to submit a baseline CPM schedule. For large complex projects, the baseline schedule will be refined following a scheduling meeting conducted between the AKM Construction Management Team, the City and the Contractor. The project specific scheduling requirements will be reviewed at the meeting. The goal of this very important meeting is to communicate all project requirements related to the development of the baseline schedule, as well as clarify any questions that the Contractor has.
It will also serve as an initial review of the Contractor’s proposed Work Breakdown Structure and activity ID/code structure. During this period, AKM will review the schedule for the overall feasibility and duration of specific activities as well as evaluate interrelated activity constraints and carefully verify all predecessor and successor activities. We will also verify that the baseline schedule does not contain unnecessary lead/lags, level of effort or hammock activities, and does not contain preferential logic and float suppression techniques.
When reviewing a baseline schedule, it is critical that our team meticulously reviews the specifications to verify that all contractual work constraints are built into the schedule. For example, having the submission, review and approval of the MOP documents and subsequent safety checklists, tied to the actual shut downs when shutdowns are required on a project. This is also critical for startup activities including activities for pre-installation meetings, as well as activities for installation verification by manufacturer’s representatives.
Verifying that these critical activities and milestones are included in the baseline schedule and properly tied to other activities, is essential so that they can be carefully monitored during construction.
When critical activities approach their completion dates, or when non-critical activities begin to use up the City of Pico Rivera
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allotted float, AKM will immediately bring such issues to the attention of both the City and the Contractor.
Such schedule issues will proactively be discussed during Schedule Progress Meetings or if necessary, special scheduling meetings to determine causes of potential or actual delays, as well as solutions to avoid delays or account for time lost due to a delay. All changes made to the schedule will be carefully evaluated for acceptability each month. We will also verify all as-built information included in the updates against information included in the daily reports and daily tracking.
Our Project Manager and all of our Construction Managers are well trained and versed in Primavera P6.
They will review time impact analysis (TIA) when submitted.
It is acknowledged that smaller projects may be assigned that do not require the use of scheduling software.
However, review and maintenance of the schedule during construction remains important despite the simplicity of the schedule. A scaled approach, similar to the one described above, will be implemented for smaller projects.
METHODOLOGY
Our goal on any project is to see that quality facilities are constructed on time and within budget, so that such facilities will be a benefit to the City’s customers for their full useful life. In order to effectively complete projects, AKM’s Construction Management Team becomes a close partner and extension of our clients. We are sensitive to the fact that the City’s internal staff has a variety of day-to-day responsibilities beyond any particular construction project. That being said, we have been extremely successful handling the project management workload for our clients during construction, yet still keeping assigned client staff fully abreast of project progress and status. AKM understands that no two agencies or projects are the same, all containing their own unique challenges and nuances. Our Construction Management services are specifically tailored for each client and project to properly serve their best interest and overall project success.
For any task order assignment, the project is carefully examined so that the client’s goals and objectives are clearly understood by the AKM Team prior to beginning our services. For proposed projects to be successful, detailed and timely attention must be given to the key issues unique to each project. Our methodology for successfully completing any assigned project involves promptly identifying and addressing the key project issues. AKM will begin all projects with identifying key project issues and take proactive measures and planning to mitigate potential impacts. The following describes our methodology for handling common issues that occur during construction projects:
Changes in the Construction Industry
The engineering and construction industry has seen more change during the past three years, than it had in perhaps the previous 10 years. Two of the most influential factors driving this rapid change have been the global COVID-19 pandemic, and world-wide supply chain issues/shortages of materials and equipment. Both of these factors have required a new way of planning, and approaching projects ranging from on-site safety, to dealing with abnormally long lead-times for materials and equipment. These impacts have required project teams to be adaptable and collaborative to overcome day-to-day effects on projects. The teams that have learned, adapted, and evolved, remain the best positioned to guide their clients through the obstacles that today’s construction industry are now faced with.
Construction Inconvenience
The City’s service area encompasses residential, commercial, industrial and retail areas and high traffic roads. All projects within the public right-of-way present a traffic burden to residents and businesses near the project areas. Projects near residents and business can affect normal traffic flows, parking, as well as impede ingress and egress to properties. Although Contractors are required to mitigate construction nuisances, it is the Construction Management Team’s responsibility to enforce such mitigation measures.
The potential always exists for dust and fine debris to create unfavorable conditions for the nearby public.
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Utility services may be interrupted at times during construction for activities such as tie-ins, service switchovers and startup testing. The greater the inconvenience to the public, the more the public will become discontent with the projects. Minimizing the burden to the public during construction is instrumental in achieving successful projects.
Construction Completion Time
In construction, time is always of the essence. Due to the magnitude and potential impacts to the public of capital improvement projects and impacts while working with the City’s existing facilities, there is an even greater need for completing the work within the allotted contract duration. Additionally, the longer projects extend, the greater the burden is to the public, increasing complaints, and overall dissatisfaction. This also holds true for the existing facilities as projects may require shutdowns to equipment or entire processes which can disrupt normal operations. Projects which overrun the schedule also tend to result in a higher overall cost when finally completed.
Potential for Utility and Other Conflicts
Anytime construction occurs within public right-of-way, or involves subsurface construction, an elevated level of risk for conflicts exists. Utility locations shown on the Contract Drawings usually are carefully located and plotted based on the available existing records. The accuracy of the locations represented on the Contract Drawings is contingent upon the accuracy of the available utility records, and potholing conducted during design. A potential utility conflict could result in a redesign of proposed facilities and/or relocation of interfering utilities creating schedule delays, increased costs and longer impacts to the public at large.
Conflicts can also occur with nearby residential, commercial, and retail property owners where construction impacts to them are not realized until after construction commences. This can create public resistance to the projects and may cause delays while the impacts are mitigated.
Coordination with Multiple Project Participants
As AKM has learned on our previous construction management assignments, projects require close and cooperative coordination with outside agencies, the City’s other departments, as well as the many utility agencies owning facilities within City boundaries.
Different entities may have different project concerns and require varying levels of communication. Outside agencies will feel the most at ease and comfortable with projects when they receive clear, timely and accurate information regarding the project. It will also be paramount to understand each party’s unique concerns and perspective regarding the project prior to the start of construction, to be able to best plan how to keep them informed.
Construction Management Methodology
What are evident in the paragraphs above are the interrelationships of the key project issues. A direct effect of one of the issues results in an unintended effect to the others. As the City’s Construction Management Consultant, AKM will effectively, promptly, and proactively monitor and manage project issues for the entire duration of our services on the projects. Our approach to our services is described in the paragraphs below.
Evolve and Adapt
In a rapidly changing construction industry, where wide ranging material cost fluctuations, local mandates and material shortages have become commonplace, the standard “playbook” often times does not apply, or does not produce results. For this reason, AKM adopts an “evolve and adapt” philosophy in the performance of our services. AKM carefully monitors trends in the industry and communicates regularly with our clients regarding how current events/industry changes might affect projects. When challenges on projects arise that are a result of such industry changes, we partner with our clients to suggest the best path forward. Often times this involves thinking differently about solutions and not being constrained by past ways of resolving City of Pico Rivera
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such matters. In all cases, AKM always advocates for solutions that serve the best interest of the City and the project.
A Commitment to Documentation
AKM takes great pride in our project document control believing that effectively managing project documents reduces our client’s risk, can help avoid and resolve project disputes, improves project lifecycles, and promotes Contractor accountability. We will keep project documentation in strict accordance with the project requirements. Such diligence is a representation to involved parties that prudent project management and administration is being implemented. Project documents will be ready for review and/or audit anytime one is mandated or requested. Our commitment to documentation will also allow the Construction Management Team to verify that all required submittals, schedule updates, schedule narratives, monthly reports, shutdown plans/MOPs as well as red line drawings are being submitted in a timely manner by the Contractor so that construction progresses as planned.
Be Responsive
Capital improvement construction projects are a dynamic and ever evolving endeavor. Circumstances can change without warning and as previously mentioned, time is always of the essence. It is therefore a hallmark of the AKM Construction Management Team to be extremely responsive to the Contractor, the City, other City departments, Design Engineer, utility companies owning facilities within the project boundaries, as well as any other project stakeholders. We are committed to the projects we serve day and night; our day does not end at 5:00 PM. AKM will diligently and expeditiously respond to project participants, transmit necessary information, and coordinate between various project participants throughout the project. Our commitment to be as responsive as possible will aid in avoiding delays, as well as maintaining good project relationships with all involved parties.
Being responsive also means that we are there for the City when needed, even when we are not actively working on a project. AKM will always respond to task order requests and has a history of quick turnarounds for task order proposals. We are also able to respond to work requests and mobilize on short notice.
Communicate Early and Often
AKM understands that it is part of a team that includes the Contractor, the City, the Design Engineer, residents, as well as the general public sharing in the common goal of project completion on time and within budget. Our communication efforts will begin from the commencement of projects, during preconstruction activities, and continue through completion. Coordination and cooperation amongst project participants is best achieved when relationships founded on open communication are established. Such communications will allow AKM to most effectively deal with problems identified with the schedule, delays, utility conflicts, differing site conditions and concerns related to construction and working with all involved parties.
AKM employs a productive and efficient approach to project meetings in order to maximize communication.
To accomplish this, all meetings hosted by AKM have a purpose and direction. A well thought-out agenda is prepared to facilitate meaningful discussions that inform the processes and are geared towards resolution of issues, rather than gathering a group of people in a room and permitting a free-for-all discussion.
AKM advocates meeting with Contractors informally prior to the preconstruction meeting, so that our teams can meet and begin building a working relationship. This provides an opportunity for the Contractor to share project concerns, and AKM to express expectations prior to being in a room full of the design engineers, the City and outside agencies. The practice of this informal meeting has paid dividends on past projects, building trust between the construction management team and Contractor, as well as setting a collaborative tone for the project.
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Diligently Pursue Project Completion
A lagging or drawn out project completion period can create a perception that an otherwise successful project is not successful. Project closeout within the schedule is of the utmost importance to AKM. We will diligently pursue all completion activities including collection of all final compliance paperwork from the Contractor, final payment quantities, operation and maintenance manuals, completion of as-built record drawings, final guarantees, warrantees, and final lien releases. Our diligence will help ensure that the project comes to an expeditious closure, that permit requirements are met and closed-out within the time limits specified, that the project presents no further burden to the public or existing facilities, and that the completed improvements turned over to the City for beneficial use is of the highest quality, and is properly tested to function as intended by the design.
We understand that abbreviated proposals will be solicited from each selected Consultant for each specific Task Order.
Scope of Services and Schedule
AKM has a strong history of being able to quickly respond and mobilize for resolution of all issues.
AKM is able to do this by not over committing our resources. We have analyzed our current workload and are offering an elite team who will maintain the necessary availability for the life of the Contract.
Additionally, responsiveness is a hallmark of our team. We understand the importance of being responsive to our clients in order to facilitate timely commencement, progress, and conclusion of any assigned project.
While project schedules will largely be driven by contractually required milestone dates, and construction schedules developed by contractors, AKM will maintain consistency in our response timeframes to ensure we are playing an active role in advancing projects forward. The following are our proposed response times or deliverable timeframes.
Response to Change Order Proposals: 1 to 3 business days depending on size, scope and complexity of the change order.
Submission of Daily Reports: All Daily Reports will be submitted by 9:00 AM the following business day. In most cases, the Daily Report will be provided the same day. Baseline Schedule Review: 1 to 5 business days depending on size and complexity of the schedule submitted.
CPM Schedule Update: 1 to 2 business days depending on number of changes made in the schedule. Monthly Report: 5 business days following the last working day of the Month. Field Compliance Documents: Field compliance documents such as materials certificates, material tickets and testing reports will be kept in the master project file and made available to the City within 2 business days. Additionally, a copy of the documents will be included as an attachment in the Inspector’s Daily Report.
As-Built Drawings: 2 business days once reconciled with the Contractor’s records. Closeout Documents: 1 business day once received from the Contractor. Request to Mobilize for the Project: 1 business day.
Deployment of Web Based Project Management or Document System: 2 to 4 business days. Meeting Minutes: 1 to 3 business days depending on length and complexity of the meeting.
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REFERENCES
City of Long Beach – 333 W. Ocean Blvd., 9th Floor, Long Beach, CA 90802 Contact: Colin Averill (562) 570-6679 [email protected] Alvin Papa, Currently Deputy Director of Public Works for the City of Huntington Beach (714) 536-5503 Project: On-Call Construction Management and Inspection Services AKM Staff: E. Kayiran (PM), S. Patterson (CM), M. Fredriksz (Inspector), R. Bostic (Inspector), J. Huffman (Inspector), J Lillengreen (CM), R. Bigger (Inspector), F. Morales (Inspector)C. Ervin (Inspector) Construction Cost: $35,000,000 A/E FEE: $2,400,000 (TO DATE) Completion: 2017-Present City of Cypress – 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630 Contact: Mr. Doug Dancs, Community Development Director (714) 229-6344 [email protected] Project: On-Call Construction Management and Inspection Services AKM Staff: E. Kayiran (PM/CM), S. Patterson (CM), M. Fredriksz (Inspector), R. Bigger (Inspector), C. Ervin (Inspector)
Construction Cost:$15,000,000 for projects completed to-date A/E Fees:$1,300,000 Completion:2015- Present
South Coast Water District – 31592 West Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Contact: Ms. Taryn Kjolsing, Principal Engineer (949) 499-4555 Project: On-Call Construction Management and Inspection Services AKM Staff: E. Kayiran (PM/CM), S. Patterson (CM), M. Fredriksz (Inspector), Construction Cost:$10,000,000 for projects completed to-date A/E Fees:$1,000,000 Completion:2020- Present
West Basin Municipal Water District – 17140 S. Avalon Boulevard, Suite 210, Carson CA 90746 Contact: Ms. Veronica Govea, Project Manager (310) 660-6269 [email protected] Project: On-Call Construction Management and Inspection Services AKM Staff: E. Kayiran (PM/CM), S. Patterson (CM), M. Fredriksz (Inspector), R. Bostic (Inspector), J.
Huffman (Inspector), J Lillengreen (Inspector), R. Bigger (Inspector), F. Morales (Inspector), C. Ervin (Inspector)
Construction Cost:$30,000,000 for projects completed to-date A/E Fees:$3,000,000 Completion:2016- Present
Water Replenishment District – 4040 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712 Contact: Mr. Mario Bautista (562) 275-4300 [email protected] Project: On-Call Construction Management and Inspection Services AKM Staff: E. Kayiran (PM/CM), S. Patterson (CM), M. Fredriksz (Inspector), R. Bostic (Inspector), J.
Huffman (Inspector), J Lillengreen (Inspector), R. Bigger (Inspector), F. Morales (Inspector), C. Ervin (Inspector)
Construction Cost:$20,000,000 for projects completed to-date A/E Fees:$1,200,000 Completion:2018- Present
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Rate Schedule
Labor Classification Hourly Rate
Principal $269
Principal Engineer $269
Project Manager $261
Project Engineer $248
Senior Construction Manager $247
QA/QC Manager $247
Senior Engineer $228
Construction Manager $212
Senior Field Engineer / Inspector $209
Field Engineer / Inspector $184
Associate Engineer $177
Staff Engineer $157
Financial Analyst $144
Senior Designer / Senior CADD Technician $124
Designer / CADD Technician $115
Assistant Engineer $114
Engineering Technician $105
Engineering Aide $89
Office Support $89
Data or Word Processing $86
Subcontracted services will be marked up 10% in order to cover costs associated with administration, coordination and management of subcontractors. This schedule of rates is in effect until December 31, 2028, at which time it may be adjusted.
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