Porterville City Council
December 3, 2024

Exhibit D
FTA Terms and Conditions
These clauses are required because this procurement is funded in whole or in part by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Transit Administration. The requirements in these clauses are in addition to and, unless inconsistent and irreconcilable, do not supplant requirements found elsewhere in this Contract. If any requirements in these clauses are inconsistent with a provision found elsewhere in this Contract and is irreconcilable with such provision, the requirement in these clauses shall prevail.

Contractor shall comply with the following FTA requirements. For purposes of these clauses, the AGENCY is the City of Porterville (FTA recipient) that is entering the Contract with Contractor.

1. NO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION TO THIRD PARTIES.
[These requirements do not apply to micro-purchases ($10,000 or less, except for construction contracts over $2,000).]
The AGENCY and Contractor acknowledge and agree that, notwithstanding any concurrence by the Federal Government in or approval of the solicitation of this Contract, absent the express written consent by the Federal Government, the Federal Government is not a party to this Contract and shall not be subject to any obligations or liabilities to the AGENCY, Contractor or any other party (whether or not a party to that Contract) pertaining to any matter resulting from the Contract. Contractor shall include the above clause in each subcontract financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by the FTA. It is further agreed that the clause shall not be modified, except to identify the subcontractor who will be subject to its provisions.

2. NOTIFICATION TO FTA.
[These requirements apply to all contracts and subcontracts in excess of $25,000.] If a current or prospective legal matter that may affect the Federal Government emerges, Contractor must promptly notify the AGENCY, which must then promptly notify the FTA Chief Counsel and FTA Regional Counsel for Region 9. Contractor must include an equivalent provision in its subagreements at every tier for any agreement that is a “covered transaction” according to 2 C.F.R. §§ 180.220 and 1200.220.

A. Types of Legal Matters Requiring Notification. The types of legal matters that require notification include, but are not limited to, a major dispute, breach, default, litigation, or naming the Federal Government as a party to litigation or a legal disagreement in any forum for any reason.

B. Matters Affecting the Federal Government. Matters that may affect the Federal Government include, but are not limited to, the Federal Government’s interests in the Award, the Contract, and any Amendments thereto, or the Federal Government’s administration or enforcement of federal laws, regulations, and requirements.

C. Additional Notice to U.S. DOT Inspector General. Contractor must promptly notify the AGENCY, which must then promptly notify the U.S. DOT Inspector General in addition to the FTA Chief Counsel or Regional Counsel for Region 9 if Contractor has knowledge of potential fraud, waste, or abuse occurring on a Project receiving assistance from FTA. The notification provision applies if a person has or may have submitted a false claim under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, et seq., or has or may have committed a criminal or civil violation of law pertaining to such matters as fraud, conflict of interest, bid rigging, misappropriation or embezzlement, bribery, gratuity, or similar misconduct involving federal assistance. This responsibility occurs whether the Project is subject to this Contract or another agreement between the AGENCY and FTA, or an agreement involving a principal, officer, employee, agent, or Third-Party Participant of the AGENCY. It also applies to subcontractors at any tier.

Knowledge, as used in this paragraph, includes, but is not limited to, knowledge of a criminal or civil investigation by a Federal, state, or local law enforcement or other investigative agency, a criminal indictment or civil complaint, or probable cause that could support a criminal indictment, or any other credible information in the possession of Contractor. In this paragraph, “promptly” means to refer information without delay and without change. This notification provision also applies to all divisions of the

AGENCY,

3. PROGRAM FRAUD & FALSE/FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS OR RELATED ACTS. [These requirements do not apply to micro-purchases ($10,000 or less, except for construction contracts over $2,000).]
A. Contractor acknowledges that the provisions of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986, as amended, 31 U.S.C. § 3801 et seq. and U.S. DOT regulations, "Program Fraud Civil Remedies," 49 CFR part 31, apply to its actions pertaining to this Project.

Upon execution of the Contract, Contractor certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of any statement it has made, it makes, it may make, or causes to be made, pertaining to the Contract or the FTA-assisted project for which this contract work is being performed. In addition to other penalties that may be applicable, Contractor further acknowledges that if it makes, or causes to be made, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or certification, the Federal Government reserves the right to impose the penalties of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 on Contractor to the extent the Federal Government deems appropriate.

B. Contractor also acknowledges that if it makes, or causes to be made, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or certification to the Federal Government under a contract connected with a project that is financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance originally awarded by FTA under the authority of 49 U.S.C. chapter 53, the Government reserves the right to impose the penalties of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 and 49 U.S.C. § 5323(l) on Contractor, to the extent the Federal Government deems appropriate.

C. Contractor shall include the above two paragraphs in each subcontract financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA. It is further agreed that the

clauses shall not be modified, except to identify the subcontractor who will be subject to the provisions.

4. ACCESS TO RECORDS, REPORTS, and SITES
A. Record Retention. Contractor shall retain, and will require its subcontractors of all tiers to retain, complete and readily accessible records related in whole or in part to the contract, including, but not limited to, data, documents, reports, statistics, subagreements, leases, subcontracts, arrangements, other third-party agreements of any type, and supporting materials related to those records.

B. Retention Period. Contractor shall comply with the record retention requirements in accordance with 2 CFR § 200.333. Contractor shall maintain all books, records, accounts and reports required under this Contract for a period of at not less than three years after the date of termination or expiration of this Contract, except in the event of litigation or settlement of claims arising from the performance of this Contract, in which case records shall be maintained until the disposition of all such litigation, appeals, claims or exceptions related thereto.

C. Access to Records. Contractor shall provide sufficient access to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, the Comptroller General of the United States, FTA, the Agency, and their duly authorized representatives to inspect and audit records and information, including such records and information the AGENCY or Contractor may regard as confidential or proprietary related to performance of this contract as reasonably may be required.

D. Access to the Sites of Performance. Contractor shall permit FTA, the Agency, and their duly authorized representatives’ access to the

5. FEDERAL CHANGES
Contractor shall at all times comply with all applicable federal laws, regulations, requirements, policies, procedures, guidance, and directives, including without limitation those listed directly or by reference in the FTA Master Agreement between the City of Porterville and the FTA, as they may be amended or promulgated from time to time during the term of the Contract.

Contractor’s failure to so comply shall constitute a material breach of the Contract.

6. CIVIL RIGHTS
The AGENCY must comply with applicable federal civil rights laws, regulations, and requirements, and follow applicable federal guidance, except as the Federal Government determines otherwise in writing. Therefore, unless an AGENCY or federal program, including any Indian Tribe or Tribal Transit Program, is specifically exempted from a civil rights statute, FTA requires compliance with each civil rights statute, including compliance with equity in service requirements.

A. Nondiscrimination in Federal Public Transportation Programs.

1. Contractor must prohibit: (a) discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, or age; (b) exclusion from participation in employment or a of program benefits in employment or a business opportunity identified in 49 U.S.C. § 5332; and (d) discrimination identified in 49 U.S.C. § 5332, including discrimination in employment or a business opportunity identified in 49 U.S.C. § 5332.

2. Contractor must follow the most recent edition of FTA Circular 4702.1, “Title VI Requirements and Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration Recipients,” to the extent consistent with applicable federal laws, regulations, requirements, and guidance. However, FTA does not require an Indian Tribe to comply with FTA program specific guidelines for Title VI when administering its agreement supported with federal assistance under the Tribal Transit Program.

B. Nondiscrimination – Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

1. Contractor must prohibit discrimination based on race, color, or national origin;

2. Contractor must comply with: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d, et seq.; (b) U.S. DOT regulations, “Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation – Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,” 49 CFR Part 21; and (c) Federal transit law, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5332; and

3. Contractor must follow: (a) the most recent edition of FTA Circular 4702.1, “Title VI Requirements and Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration Recipients,” to the extent consistent with applicable federal laws, regulations, requirements, and guidance; (b) U.S. DOJ, “Guidelines for the enforcement of Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964,” 28 C.F.R. § 50.3; and (c) all other applicable federal guidance that may be issued.

C. Equal Employment Opportunity.

1. Federal Requirements and Guidance. Contractor must prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Contractor must also comply with: (a) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, et seq.; (b) Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101, et seq.; (c) Executive Order No. 11246, “Equal Employment Opportunity” September 24, 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 2000e note), as amended by any later Executive Order that amends or supersedes it in part and is applicable to federal assistance programs; (d) federal transit law, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5332, as provided in section 12 of this Master Agreement; and (e) FTA Circular 4704.1 “Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Requirements and Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration Recipients.”

Further, Contractor must follow other federal guidance pertaining to EEO laws, regulations, and requirements.

2. Affirmative Action. If required to do so by U.S. DOT regulations (49 CFR Part 21) or U.S. Department of Labor regulations (41 C.F.R. chapter 60), Contractor must take affirmative action that includes, but is not limited to: (a) recruitment advertising, recruitment, and employment; (b) rates of pay and other forms of compensation; (c) selection for training, including apprenticeship, and upgrading; and (d) transfers, demotions, layoffs, and terminations.

3. Age. In accordance with section 4 of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 623 and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the Contractor agrees to refrain from discrimination against present and prospective employees for reason of age.

4. Disabilities. In accordance with section 102 of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 12112, the Contractor agrees that it will comply with the requirements of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, "Regulations to Implement the Equal Employment Provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act," 29 C.F.R. Part 1630, pertaining to employment of persons with disabilities.

5. Indian Tribe. Contractor recognizes that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, exempts Indian Tribes under the definition of “Employer.”

6. Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction Activities. When undertaking “construction” as recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL), Contractor must comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity requirements of U.S. DOL regulations, "Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor," 41 C.F.R.

Chapter 60 (which implement Executive Order No. 11246, "Equal Employment Opportunity," as amended by Executive Order No. 11375, "Amending Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal Employment Opportunity," and Executive Order 13672, "Further Amendments to Executive Order 11478, Equal Employment Opportunity in the Federal Government, and Executive Order 11246, Equal Employment Opportunity," 42 U.S.C. § 2000e note).

7. Access for Elderly Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities. Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 794, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq., and the Architectural Barrier Act of 1968, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 4151, et seq. In addition, Contractor agrees to comply with applicable Federal implementing regulations.

7. INCORPORATION OF FTA TERMS
[These requirements do not apply to micro-purchases ($10,000 or less, except for construction contracts over $2,000).]

The preceding provisions include, in part, certain Standard Terms and Conditions required by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), whether or not expressly set forth in the preceding contract provisions. All contractual provisions required by DOT, as set forth in FTA Circular 4220.1F, and are hereby incorporated by reference. Anything to the contrary herein notwithstanding, all FTA mandated terms shall be deemed to control in the event of a conflict with other provisions contained in the contract. Contractor shall not perform any act, fail to perform any act, or refuse to comply with any requests of the AGENCY that would cause the AGENCY to be in violation of the FTA terms and conditions. Contractor shall include this clause in each subcontract financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by the FTA.

8. FREE SPEECH & RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
All Federal funding must be expended in full accordance with the U.S. Constitution, Federal Law, and statutory and public policy requirements, including but not limited to those prohibiting discrimination and protecting free speech, religious liberty, public welfare, and the environment.

9. FEDERAL TERMINATION RIGHTS
The termination rights under this Contract are in addition to, and in no way limit, the Federal Government’s right to terminate as described in 2 CFR § 200.340.

10. DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY, & VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION [This requirement does not apply to contracts and subcontracts under $25,000.] A. Contractor shall comply and facilitate compliance with U.S. DOT regulations, “Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment,” 2 CFR part 1200, which adopts and supplements the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (U.S. OMB) “Guidelines to Agencies on Government-Wide Debarment and Suspension (Non-procurement),” 2 CFR part 180. These provisions apply to each contract at any tier of $25,000 or more, and to each contract at any tier for a federally required audit (irrespective of the contract amount), and to each contract at any tier that must be approved by an FTA official irrespective of the contract amount.

B. Contractor shall verify that its principals, affiliates, and subcontractors are eligible to participate in this federally-funded contract (which includes review of SAM at sam.gov, if necessary to comply with U.S. DOT regulations, 2 CFR Part 1200) and are not presently declared by any Federal department or AGENCY to be: (1) debarred from participation in any federally-assisted Award; (2) suspended from participation in any federally-assisted Award; (3) proposed for debarment from participation in any federally-assisted Award; (4) declared ineligible to participate in any federally-assisted Award; (5) voluntarily excluded from participation in any federally-assisted Award; or (6) disqualified from participation in any federally-assisted Award.

C. By signing and submitting its bid or proposal, the bidder or proposer certifies as follows:

The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact relied upon by the AGENCY. If it is later determined by the AGENCY that Contractor available to the AGENCY, the Federal Government may pursue available remedies, including but not limited to suspension and/or debarment. Contractor shall comply with the requirements of 2 CFR part 180, subpart C, as supplemented by 2 CFR part 1200, while this offer is valid and throughout the period of any contract that may arise from this offer.

Contractor further agrees to include a provision requiring such compliance in its lower tier covered transactions.

D. Contractor agrees that it will not enter into any “covered transaction” (as defined at 2 CFR 180.220 and 1200.220) with any “third party participant” (as defined in Section 1 of FTA’s Master Agreement (Version 31, dated May 2, 2024), as may be updated or amended) that is, or whose principal is, suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded from participating in covered transactions except as otherwise authorized by applicable Federal laws, regulations, or requirements regarding participation with debarred or suspended Recipients or Third Party Participants. Contractor further agrees that it will review the Federal Government’s “System for Award Management — Lists of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Nonprocurement Programs,” if required by USDOT regulations (2 C.F.R. Part 1200).

11. TERMINATION
The AGENCY must include provisions in their contracts and subcontracts that allows for termination for cause and for convenience by the AGENCY, including the manner by which it will be effected and the basis for settlement. See Appendix II(B) to 2 CFR part 200—Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards, and FTA Circular 4220.1F, Chapter IV, paragraph 2.b.(6)(b)4 – Termination.

12. VIOLATION & BREACH OF CONTRACT
[These requirements are not applicable to contracts and subcontracts under the simplified acquisition threshold (currently set at $250,000).]
Unless otherwise provided for by the AGENCY, the following provisions shall apply:

A. Dispute Resolution. Disputes arising in the performance of this Contract that are not resolved by agreement of the parties shall be decided in writing by the authorized representative of AGENCY. This decision shall be final and conclusive unless within ten calendar days from the date of receipt of its copy, Contractor mails or otherwise furnishes a written appeal to the authorized representative of AGENCY. In connection with any such appeal, Contractor shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard and to offer evidence in support of its position. The decision of the authorized representative of AGENCY shall be binding upon Contractor, and Contractor shall abide by the decision.

B. Performance During Disputes. Notwithstanding the existence of any dispute between the parties, insofar as is possible, under the terms of the Contract, Contractor shall continue to perform the obligations required of Contractor during the continuation of any such dispute unless enjoined or prohibited by an California Court of competent jurisdiction.

C. Rights and Remedies. The duties and obligations imposed by the Contract documents and the rights and remedies available thereunder shall be in addition to and not a limitation of any duties, obligations, rights and remedies otherwise imposed or available by law. No action or failure to act by the AGENCY or Contractor shall constitute a waiver of any right or duty afforded any of them under this Contract, nor shall any such action or failure to act constitute an approval of or acquiescence in any breach thereunder, except as may be specifically agreed upon in writing.

13. LOBBYING RESTRICTIONS
[These requirements do not apply to contracts and subcontracts under $100,000.] Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, 31 U.S.C. 1352, as amended by the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, P.L. 104-65 [to be codified at 2 U.S.C. § 1601, et seq.] - Contractors who apply or bid for an award of $100,000 or more shall file the certification required by 49 CFR part 20, "New Restrictions on Lobbying." Each tier certifies to the tier above that it will not and has not used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any Federal contract, grant or any other award covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352. Each tier shall also disclose the name of any registrant under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 who has made lobbying contacts on its behalf with non-Federal funds with respect to that Federal contract, grant or award covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352. Such disclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to the AGENCY.

14. CARGO PREFERENCE (USE OF U.S.-FLAG VESSELS)
[These requirements apply to all contracts involving equipment, material, or commodities that may be transported by ocean vessels.]
A. At least 50 percent of any equipment, materials or commodities procured, contracted for or otherwise obtained with funds granted, guaranteed, loaned, or advanced by the U.S.

Government under this Contract, and which may be transported by ocean vessel, shall be transported on privately owned United States-flag commercial vessels, if available.

Contractor shall use privately owned United States-Flag commercial vessels to ship at least 50 percent of the gross tonnage (computed separately for dry bulk carriers, dry cargo liners, and tankers) involved, whenever shipping any equipment, material, or commodities pursuant to the Contract to the extent such vessels are available at fair and reasonable rates for United States-Flag commercial vessels (46 U.S.C. § 55305, and U.S. Maritime Administration regulations, “Cargo Preference – U.S.-Flag Vessels,” 46 CFR Part 381);

B. Within 20 days following the date of loading for shipments originating within the United States or within 30 working days following the date of loading for shipments originating outside the United States, a legible copy of a rated, ‘on-board’ commercial ocean bill-oflading in English for each shipment of cargo described in 46 CFR § 381.7(a)(1) shall be furnished to both the AGENCY (through the Contractor in the case of subcontractor billsof-lading) and to the Division of National Cargo, Office of Market Development, Maritime Administration, Washington, DC 20590; and
C. Contractor shall include these requirements in all subcontracts issued pursuant to this contract when the subcontract may involve the transport of equipment, material, or commodities by ocean vessel.

15. FLY AMERICA
[These requirements apply to contracts and subcontracts involving the transportation of persons or property by air between a place in the United States and a place outside of the United States, or between places outside the United States, when the FTA will participate in the cost of such air transportation.]
A. As used in this clause: (1) “international air transportation” means transportation by air between a place in the United States and a place outside the United States or between two places both of which are outside the United States; (2) “United States” means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas; and (3) “U.S.-flag air carrier” means an air carrier holding a certificate under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 411.

B. When Federal funds are used to fund travel, Section 5 of the International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act of 1974 (49 U.S.C. 40118) (Fly America Act) and U.S. General Services Administration (U.S. GSA) regulations, “Use of United States Flag Air Carriers,” 41 C.F.R. §§ 301-10.131 – 301-10.143, requires contractors, recipients, and others use U.S.-flag air carriers for U.S. Government-financed international air transportation of personnel (and their personal effects) or property, to the extent that service by those carriers is available. It requires the Comptroller General of the United States, in the absence of satisfactory proof of the necessity for foreignflag air transportation, to disallow expenditures from funds, appropriated or otherwise established for the account of the United States, for international air transportation secured aboard a foreign-flag air carrier if a U.S.-flag air carrier is available to provide such services.

C. If available, Contractor, in performing work under this contract, shall use U.S.-flag carriers for international air transportation of personnel (and their personal effects) or property.

D. If Contractor selects a carrier other than a U.S.-flag air carrier for international involving such transportation essentially as follows:

Statement of Unavailability of U.S. - Flag Air Carriers - International air transportation of persons (and their personal effects) or property by U.S.-flag air carrier was not

available or it was necessary to use foreign-flag air carrier service for the following reasons. See FAR § 47.403. [State reasons]:
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(End of statement)
E. Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (E), in each subcontract or purchase under this contract that may involve international air transportation.

16. EMPLOYEE PROTECTIONS
A. Prevailing Wage & Anti-Kickback
[These requirements apply to all prime construction, alteration, or repair contracts in excess of $2,000.]

1. For all prime construction, alteration or repair contracts in excess of $2,000 awarded by FTA, Contractor shall comply with the Davis-Bacon Act and the Copeland “AntiKickback” Act. Under 49 U.S.C. § 5333(a), prevailing wage protections apply to laborers and mechanics employed on FTA assisted construction, alteration, or repair projects. Contractor will comply with the Davis-Bacon Act, 40 U.S.C. §§ 3141-3144, and 3146-3148 as supplemented by DOL regulations at 29 CFR part 5, “Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Governing Federally Financed and Assisted Construction.” In accordance with the statute, Contractor shall pay wages to laborers and mechanics at a rate not less than the prevailing wages specified in a wage determination made by the Secretary of Labor.

2. In addition, Contractor shall pay wages not less than once a week. Contractor shall also comply with the Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act (40 U.S.C. § 3145), as supplemented by DOL regulations at 29 CFR part 3, “Contractors and Subcontractors on Public Building or Public Work Financed in Whole or in part by Loans or Grants from the United States.” Contractor is prohibited from inducing, by any means, any person employed in the construction, completion, or repair of public work, to give up any part of the compensation to which he or she is otherwise entitled.

B. Contract Work Hours/Safety Standards for Awards Involving Construction [These requirements apply to all contracts involving construction in excess of $100,000 that involve the employment of mechanics or laborers.]

1. For all contracts in excess of $100,000 that involve the employment of mechanics or laborers, Contractor shall comply with the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. §§ 3701-3708), as supplemented by the DOL regulations at 29 CFR part 5. Under 40 U.S.C. § 3702 of the Act, Contractor shall compute the wages of every mechanic and laborer, including watchmen and guards, on the basis of a standard work week of 40 hours. Work in excess of the standard work week is permissible provided that the worker is compensated at a rate of not less than one and a half times the basic

rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in the work week. The requirements of 40 U.S.C. § 3704 are applicable to construction work and provide that no laborer or mechanic be required to work in surroundings or under working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous. These requirements do not apply to the purchase of supplies or materials or articles ordinarily available on the open market, or to contracts for transportation or transmission of intelligence.

2. In the event of any violation of the clause set forth herein, Contractor and any subcontractor responsible therefor shall be liable for the unpaid wages. In addition, Contractor and subcontractor shall be liable to the United States (in the case of work done under contract for the District of Columbia or a territory, to such District or to such territory), for liquidated damages. Such liquidated damages shall be computed with respect to each individual laborer or mechanic, including watchmen and guards, employed in violation of this clause in the sum of $10 for each calendar day on which such individual was required or permitted to work in excess of the standard workweek of forty hours without payment of the overtime wages required by this clause.

3. The FTA shall upon its own action or upon written request of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor withhold or cause to be withheld, from any moneys payable on account of work performed by Contractor or subcontractor under any such contract or any other Federal contract with the same prime Contractor, or any other federally-assisted contract subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, which is held by the same prime Contractor, such sums as may be determined to be necessary to satisfy any liabilities of such Contractor or subcontractor for unpaid wages and liquidated damages as provided in this section.

4. Contractor or subcontractor shall insert in any subcontracts the clauses set forth in this section and also a clause requiring the subcontractors to include these clauses in any lower tier subcontracts. The prime Contractor shall be responsible for compliance by any subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with the clauses set forth in this Contract.

C. Contract Work Hours/Safety Standards for Awards Not Involving Construction [These requirements apply to all contracts (not involving construction) in excess of $100,000 that involve the employment of mechanics or laborers.]

1. Contractor shall comply with all federal laws, regulations, and requirements providing wage and hour protections for non-construction employees, in accordance with 40 U.S.C. § 3702, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, and other relevant parts of that Act, 40 U.S.C. § 3701 et seq., and U.S. DOL regulations, “Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Covering Federally Financed and Assisted Construction (also Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Non-construction Contracts Subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act),” 29 CFR part

5. 2. Contractor shall maintain payrolls and basic payroll records during the course of the work and shall preserve them for a period of three years from the completion of the

contract for all laborers and mechanics, including guards and watchmen, working on the contract. Such records shall contain the name and address of each such employee, social security number, correct classifications, hourly rates of wages paid, daily and weekly number of hours worked, deductions made, and actual wages paid.

3. Such records maintained under this paragraph shall be made available by Contractor for inspection, copying, or transcription by authorized representatives of the FTA and the Department of Labor, and Contractor will permit such representatives to interview employees during working hours on the job.

4. Contractor shall require the inclusion of the language of this clause within subcontracts of all tiers.

17. SEISMIC SAFETY
[These requirements apply only to contracts for the construction of new buildings or additions to existing buildings.]
Contractor shall design and construct any new building or addition to an existing building in accordance with the standards for Seismic Safety required in Department of Transportation (DOT) Seismic Safety Regulations (49 CFR part 41) and will certify its compliance to the extent required by the regulation. Contractor shall ensure that all work performed under this Contract, including work performed by a subcontractor, is in compliance with the standards required by the Seismic Safety regulations and the certification of compliance issued on the project.

18. VETERANS EMPLOYMENT
[These requirements apply only to capital projects. See 49 U.S.C. § 5302(3).] Contractor shall give a hiring preference, to the extent practicable, to veterans (as defined in U.S.C. Section 2108 of title 5) who have the requisite skills and abilities to perform the construction work required under the Contract. This requirement shall not be understood, construed or enforced in any manner that would require an employer to give a preference to any veteran over any equally qualified applicant who is a member of any racial or ethnic minority, female, an individual with a disability, or a former employee.

19. BONDING
[These requirements are applicable to all construction or facility improvement contracts and subcontracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (currently set at $250,000). See FTA Circular C 4220.1F for specific bonding requirements.] Bonds are required for all construction or facility improvement contracts and subcontracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. FTA may accept the bonding policy and requirements of the AGENCY if FTA has determined that the Federal interest is adequately protected. If such a determination has not been made, the following minimum requirements apply:

A. A bid guarantee from each bidder equivalent to five percent of the bid price. The “bid guarantee” must consist of a firm commitment such as a bid bond, certified check, or other negotiable instrument accompanying a bid as assurance that the bidder will, upon acceptance of the bid, execute such contractual documents as may be required within the time specified.

B. A performance bond on the part of Contractor for 100 percent of the contract price. A “performance bond” is one executed in connection with a contract to secure fulfillment of all of Contractor's obligations under such contract.

C. A payment bond on the part of Contractor for 100 percent of the contract price. A “payment bond” is one executed in connection with a contract to assure payment as required by law of all persons supplying labor and material in the execution of the work provided for in the contract.

20. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS [These requirements apply only to contracts for transit operations performed by employees of contractors and subcontractors recognized by FTA to be a transit operator.] Contractor shall comply with the following employee protective arrangements of 49 U.S.C. § 5333(b):

A. U.S. DOL Certification. To the extent that FTA determines that this Contract or any Amendments thereto involve public transportation operations financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance, Contractor agrees to carry out the transit operations work on the underlying contract in compliance with terms and conditions determined by the U.S. Secretary of Labor to be fair and equitable to protect the interests of employees employed under this contract and to meet the employee protective requirements of 49 U.S.C. § 5333(b), and U.S. DOL guidelines at 29 C.F.R. Part 215, and any amendments thereto. These terms and conditions are identified in the letter of certification from the U.S. DOL to FTA applicable to the FTA Recipient’s project from which Federal assistance is provided to support work on the underlying contract. The Contractor agrees to carry out that work in compliance with the conditions stated in that U.S. DOL Letter. The requirements of this subsection (A), however do not apply to any contract financed with Federal assistance provided by FTA either for projects for elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities authorized by 49 U.S.C. § 5310(a)(2), or for projects for nonurbanized areas authorized by 49 U.S.C. § 5311. Alternate provisions for those projects are set forth in subsections (B) and (C) of this clause.

B. Special Warranty. If the Contract involves public transportation operations financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance authorized by 49 U.S.C. § 5311, Contractor agrees to comply with the terms and conditions of the Special Warranty for the Nonurbanized Area Program agreed to by the U.S. Secretaries of Transportation and Labor, dated May 31, 1979, and the procedures implemented by U.S. DOL or any revision thereto.

C. Special Arrangements. If the Contract involves transit operations financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance authorized by 49 U.S.C. § 5310(a)(2), and if the U.S.

Secretary of Transportation has determined or determines in the future that the employee protective requirements of 49 U.S.C. § 5333(b) are necessary or appropriate for the state and the public body subrecipient for which work is performed on the underlying contract, Contractor agrees to carry out the Project in compliance with the terms and conditions determined by the U.S. Secretary of Labor to meet the requirements of 49 U.S.C. § 5333(b), U.S. DOL guidelines at 29 C.F.R. Part 215, and any amendments thereto. These terms and conditions are identified in the U.S. DOL’s letter of certification to FTA, the date of which is set forth Grant Agreement or Cooperative Agreement with the state. Contractor agrees to perform transit operations in connection with the underlying contract in compliance with the conditions stated in that U.S. DOL Letter.

D. Flow Down. Contractor shall include the substance of this clause in each subcontract that may involve operating public transit services.

21. CHARTER SERVICE
[These requirements apply to contracts for operating public transportation service.] A. Contractor shall comply with 49 U.S.C. 5323(d), (g), and (r), and 49 CFR part 604, which provides that recipients and subrecipients of FTA assistance are prohibited from providing charter service using federally-funded equipment or facilities if there is at least one private charter operator willing and able to provide the service, except as permitted under: (1) federal transit laws, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5323(d); (2) FTA regulations, “Charter Service,” 49 CFR part 604; (3) any other federal Charter Service regulations; or (4) Federal guidance, except as FTA determines otherwise in writing.

B. If Contractor engages in a pattern of violations of FTA’s Charter Service regulations, then FTA may require corrective measures or impose remedies on it. These corrective measures and remedies may include: (1) barring it or any subcontractor operating public transportation under its Award that has provided prohibited charter service from receiving federal assistance from FTA; (2) withholding an amount of federal assistance as provided by Appendix D to part 604 of FTA’s Charter Service regulations; or (3) any other appropriate remedy that may apply.

C. Contractor should also include the substance of this clause in each subcontract that may involve operating public transit services.

22. SCHOOL BUS OPERATIONS
[These requirements apply to contracts for operating public transportation service.] Contractor shall comply with 49 U.S.C. 5323(f) and (g), and 49 CFR part 605, and not engage in school bus operations using federally-funded equipment or facilities in competition with private operators of school buses, except as permitted under: (A) federal transit laws, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5323(f); (B) FTA regulations, “School Bus Operations,” 49 CFR part

605; (C) any other Federal School Bus regulations; or (D) federal guidance, except as FTA determines otherwise in writing. If Contractor violates these school bus requirements, then FTA may bar Contractor from receiving Federal assistance for public transportation or require Contractor to take such remedial measures as FTA considers appropriate. When operating exclusive school bus service under an allowable exemption, Contractor may not use federallyfunded equipment, vehicles, or facilities. Contractor should include the substance of this clause in each subcontract or purchase under this Contract that may operate public transportation services.

23. MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY
[These requirements apply to contracts for operating bus operation service.] A. Financial Responsibility. Contractor shall comply with the economic and insurance registration requirements of: (1) U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (U.S. FMCSA) regulations, “Minimum Levels of Financial Responsibility for Motor Carriers,” 49 C.F.R. part 387, if Contractor is: (a) engaged in operations requiring compliance with 49 C.F.R. part 387, (b) engaged in interstate commerce, and (c) not within a defined commercial zone; and (2) provisions of 49 U.S.C. § 31138(e)(4), which supersede inconsistent provisions of 49 C.F.R. part 387, and reduce the amount of insurance the Recipient must obtain to the highest amount required by any state in which the public transportation provider operates, if it operates within a public transportation service area located in more than one state, and receives federal assistance under 49 U.S.C. §§ 5307, 5310, and 5311.

B. U.S. FMCSA Requirements. Contractor shall comply with: (1) safety requirements of U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (U.S. FMCSA) regulations, “Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations,” 49 C.F.R. parts 390 – 397, to the extent applicable; and (2) driver’s license requirements of U.S. FMCSA regulations, “Commercial Driver’s License Standards, Requirements, and Penalties,” 49 C.F.R. part 383, and “State Compliance with Commercial Driver's License,” 49 C.F.R. part 384, to the extent applicable, with the substance abuse requirements and guidance of U.S.

FMCSA’s regulations, “Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Requirements,” 49 C.F.R. part 382, and implementing federal guidance, to the extent applicable.

24. SAFE OPERATIONS OF MOTOR VEHICLES
A. Seat Belt Use. Contractor is encouraged to adopt and promote on-the-job seat belt use policies and programs for its employees and other personnel that operate companyowned vehicles, company- rented vehicles, or personally operated vehicles. The terms “company-owned” and “company-leased” refer to vehicles owned or leased either by Contractor or AGENCY.

B. Distracted Driving. Contractor shall adopt and enforce workplace safety policies to decrease crashes caused by distracted drivers, including policies to ban text messaging while using an electronic device supplied by an employer, and driving a vehicle the driver owns or rents, a vehicle Contactor owns, leases, or rents, or a privately-owned

vehicle when on official business in connection with the work performed under this Contract.

C. Subcontracts. Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph, in all subcontracts that exceed the micro-purchase threshold, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation 2.101 on the date of subcontract award.

25. CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING [These requirements do not apply to micro-purchases ($10,000 or less, except for construction contracts over $2,000).]
A. Definitions. As used in this clause: (1) "driving" means operating a motor vehicle on an active roadway with the motor running, including while temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic light, stop sign, or otherwise (note: "driving" does not include operating a motor vehicle with or without the motor running when one has pulled over to the side of, or off, an active roadway and has halted in a location where one can safely remain stationary); and (2) “text messaging” means reading from or entering data into any handheld or other electronic device, including for the purpose of short message service texting, e-mailing, instant messaging, obtaining navigational information, or engaging in any other form of electronic data retrieval or electronic data communication (note: “text messaging” does not include glancing at or listening to a navigational device that is secured in a commercially designed holder affixed to the vehicle, provided that the destination and route are programmed into the device either before driving or while stopped in a location off the roadway where it is safe and legal to park).

B. Executive Order. This clause implements Executive Order 13513, Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging While Driving, dated October 1, 2009. Contractor is encouraged to adopt and enforce policies that ban text messaging while driving company-owned/rented vehicles, Government-owned vehicles, and privately-owned vehicles when on official Government business or when performing any work for or on behalf of the Government. Contractor is also encouraged to conduct initiatives in a manner commensurate with the size of the business, such as: (1) establishment of new rules and programs or reevaluation of existing programs to prohibit text messaging while driving; and (2) education, awareness, and other outreach to employees about the safety risks associated with texting while driving.

C. Subcontracts. Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph, in all subcontracts that exceed the micro-purchase threshold, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation 2.101 on the date of subcontract award.

26. SUBSTANCE ABUSE (DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING)
[These requirements apply to contracts with contractors who perform safety-sensitive functions, as defined in 49 CFR Part 655.4, “Definitions.”]

A. Contractor shall establish and implement a drug and alcohol testing program that complies with “Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs” (49 CFR Part 40) and “Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use in Transit Operations” (49 CFR Part 655), produce any documentation necessary to establish its compliance with parts 655 and 40, and permit any authorized representative of the United States Department of Transportation or its operating administrations, the State Oversight Agency of California, or the City of Porterville, to inspect the facilities and records associated with the implementation of the drug and alcohol testing program as required under 49 CFR part 655 and 49 CFR part 40 and review the testing process.

B. Contractor shall also submit for review and approval a copy of its substance abuse prevention policy developed to implement its drug and alcohol testing program.

Further, Contractor shall certify annually its compliance with parts 655 and 40 and to submit the Drug and Alcohol Management Information System (DAMIS) reports before March 15 to Transit Compliance Officer, City of Porterville Transportation Department, 291 N. Main St., Porterville, CA 93257. To certify compliance, Contractor shall use the "Substance Abuse Certifications" in the "Annual List of Certifications and Assurances for Federal Transit Administration Grants and Cooperative Agreements," which is published annually in the Federal Register.

C. Contractor shall require the inclusion of the language of this clause within subcontracts of all tiers involving the performance of a safety-sensitive function under the Contract.

27. BUY AMERICA
[These requirements apply to contracts over $150,000 if they involve the purchase of iron, steel, manufactured goods, or rolling stock.]
A. Contractor shall comply with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j) and 49 CFR part 661, which provide that federal funds may not be obligated unless all steel, iron, and manufactured products used in FTA-funded projects are produced in the United States, unless a waiver has been granted by FTA or the product is subject to a general waiver. General waivers are listed in 49 CFR § 661.7 and include final assembly in the United States for 15 passenger vans and 15 passenger wagons produced by Chrysler Corporation, microcomputer equipment, and software. Separate requirements for rolling stock are set out at 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(C) and 49 CFR § 661.11. Contractor must submit to AGENCY the appropriate Buy America certification with its offer. Offers that are not accompanied by a completed Buy America certification will be rejected as nonresponsive.

B. Construction materials used in FTA-funded projects are subject to the domestic preference requirement of the Build America, Buy America Act, Pub. L. 117-58, div.

G, tit. IX, §§ 70911 – 70927 (2021), as implemented by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget’s “Buy America Preferences for Infrastructure Projects,” 2 CFR Part 184.

C. Compliance with FTA’s “Buy America Requirements,” 49 CFR Part 661, and “Buy America Preferences for Infrastructure Projects,” 2 CFR Part 184 shall be deemed to satisfy 2 CFR § 200.322, “Domestic Preferences for Procurements.”

28. PROHIBITED TELECOMMUNICATIONS & SURVEILLANCE SERVICES &

EQUIPMENT
The AGENCY is prohibited from obligating or expending loan or grant funds to: procure or obtain, extend or renew a contract to procure or obtain, or enter into a contract (or extend or renew a contract) to procure or obtain equipment, services, or systems that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Contractor shall not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services in the performance of the Contract. As described in Public Law 115-232, section 889, covered telecommunications equipment is: (A) telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities); (B) video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities) for the purpose of public safety, security of government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes; (C) telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; and (D) telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of the National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.

29. AIR POLLUTION & FUEL ECONOMY
[These requirements apply to contracts for the purchase of rolling stock.] The Contractor agrees to comply with applicable Federal air pollution control and fuel economy regulations, such as: EPA regulations, “Control of Air Pollution from Mobile Sources,” 40 CFR Part 85; EPA regulations, “Control of Air Pollution from New and In-Use Motor Vehicles and New and In-Use Motor Vehicle Engines,” 40 CFR Part 86; and EPA regulations, “Fuel Economy of Motor Vehicles,” 40 CFR Part 600.

30. ROLLING STOCK LIMITATIONS
[These requirements apply to contracts for the purchase of rolling stock.] Contractor and its subcontractors must comply with the limitation on certain rolling stock procurements at 49 U.S.C. § 5323(u), prohibiting the procurement of rolling stock from specified manufacturers for public transportation use.

31. PRE-AWARD & POST-DELIVERY AUDITS OF ROLLING STOCK PURCHASES [These requirements apply to contracts for the purchase of rolling stock.]

Contractor shall comply with 49 U.S.C. § 5323(m) and FTA's implementing regulation at 49 CFR part 663. Contractor shall comply with the Buy America certification(s) submitted with its offer. Contractor shall participate and cooperate in any pre-award and post-delivery audits performed pursuant to 49 CFR part 663 and related FTA guidance.

32. BUS TESTING
[These requirements apply to contracts for the purchase/lease of any bus model that is new or has any major change in configuration/components to be acquired/leased.] Contractor [Manufacturer] agrees to comply with the Bus Testing requirements under 49 U.S.C. 5318(e) and FTA's implementing regulation at 49 CFR part 665 to ensure that the requisite testing is performed for all new bus models or any bus model with a major change in configuration or components, and that the bus model has achieved a passing score. Upon completion of the testing, Contractor shall obtain a copy of the bus testing reports from the operator of the testing facility and make that report(s) publicly available prior to final acceptance of the first vehicle by the grantee.

33. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS
Contractor shall comply with all applicable environmental and resource use laws, regulations, and requirements, and follow applicable guidance, now in effect or that may become effective in the future, including state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and requirements and follow applicable guidance.

2. National Environmental Policy Act.

1. Contractor shall comply and facilitate compliance with federal laws, regulations, and requirements, including, but not limited to: (a) federal transit laws, such as 49 U.S.C. § 5323(c)(2), and 23 U.S.C. § 139; (b) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 4321 et seq., as limited by 42 U.S.C. § 5159, and CEQ’s implementing regulations 40 C.F.R. part 1500 – 1508; (c) joint FHWA and FTA regulations, “Environmental Impact and Related Procedures,” 23 C.F.R. part 771 and 49 C.F.R. part 622; (d) Executive Order No. 11514, as amended, “Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality,” March 5, 1970, 42 U.S.C. § 4321 note; and (e) other federal environmental protection laws, regulations, and requirements applicable to Contractor.

2. Contractor shall follow federal guidance to the extent that the guidance is consistent with applicable authorizing legislation, which may include: (a) joint FHWA and FTA final guidance, “Interim Guidance on MAP-21 Section 1319, Accelerated Decision making in Environmental Reviews,” January 14, 2013; (b) joint FHWA and FTA final guidance, “SAFETEA-LU Environmental Review Process (Pub. L. 109-59),” 71 Fed. Reg. 66576, November 15, 2006; and (c) other federal environmental guidance applicable to the Contractor.

3. Environmental Justice. Contractor shall promote environmental justice by following:
(1) Executive Order No. 12898, “Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in

Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations,” February 11, 1994, 42 U.S.C. § 4321 note, as well as facilitating compliance with that Executive Order; (2) U.S. DOT Order 5610.2, “Department of Transportation Actions To Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations,” 62 Fed. Reg. 18377, April 15, 1997; and (3) the most recent edition of FTA Circular 4703.1, “Environmental Justice Policy Guidance for Federal Transit Administration Recipients,” August 15, 2012, to the extent consistent with applicable federal laws, regulations, requirements, and guidance.

4. Other Environmental Federal Laws. Contractor shall comply or facilitate compliance with all applicable federal laws, regulations, and requirements, and will follow applicable guidance, including, but not limited to, the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, Executive Order No. 11990 relating to “Protection of Wetlands,” and Executive Order Nos. 11988 and 13690 relating to “Floodplain Management.”

5. Use of Certain Public Lands. Contractor shall comply with U.S. DOT laws, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 303 (often referred to as “section 4(f)), and joint FHWA and FTA regulations, “Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges, and Historic Sites,” 23 C.F.R. part 774, and referenced in 49 C.F.R. part 622.

6. Historic Preservation. Contractor shall comply with: (1) U.S. DOT laws, including 49 U.S.C. § 303 (often referred to as “section 4(f)”), which requires certain findings be made before an Award may be undertaken if it involves the use of any land from a historic site that is on or eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places; (2) federal historic and archaeological preservation requirements of section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, 54 U.S.C. § 306108; (3) the Archeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974, as amended, 54 U.S.C. § 312501 et seq.; (4) U.S. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation regulations, “Protection of Historic Properties,” 36 C.F.R. part 800; and (5) other federal requirements and federal guidance to avoid or mitigate adverse effects on historic properties.

7. Indian Sacred Sites. Contractor shall facilitate compliance with federal efforts to promote the preservation of places and objects of religious importance to American Indians, Eskimos, Aleuts, and Native Hawaiians, and facilitate compliance with the American Indian Religious Freedom Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1996, and Executive Order No. 13007, “Indian Sacred Sites,” May 24, 1996, 42 U.S.C. § 3161 note.

34. CLEAN AIR ACT & FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT [These requirements do not apply to contracts and subcontracts under $150,000.] Contractor shall ensure that it: (A) will not use any violating facilities; (B) will report the use of facilities placed on or likely to be placed on the U.S. EPA “List of Violating Facilities;” (C)

will report violations of use of prohibited facilities to FTA; and (D) will comply with the inspection and other requirements of the Clean Air Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§ 7401 – 7671q); and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended (33 U.S.C. §§ 1251-1387).

35. ENERGY CONSERVATION
Contractor shall comply with mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency, which are contained in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 6321 et seq.).

36. RECYCLED PRODUCTS (SOLID WASTES)
[These requirements apply to all contracts and subcontracts involving the purchase of items designated by the EPA (that contain the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable) in excess of $10,000. See 40 C.F.R part 247 for federal designation of items.] Contractor shall provide a preference for those products and services that conserve natural resources, protect the environment, and are energy efficient by complying with and facilitating compliance with Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 6962, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), “Comprehensive Procurement Guideline for Products Containing Recovered Materials,” 40 CFR part 247. The requirements of Section 6002 include: (A) procuring only items designated in guidelines of the U.S. EPA at 40 C.F.R. part 247 that contain the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable, consistent with maintaining a satisfactory level of competition, where the purchase price of the item exceeds $10,000 or the value of the quantity acquired during the preceding fiscal year exceeded $10,000; (B) procuring solid waste management services in a manner that maximizes energy and resource recovery; and (C) establishing an affirmative procurement program for procurement of recovered materials identified in the EPA guidelines.

37. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY/PATENT RIGHTS & RIGHTS IN DATA [These requirements apply to contracts for the performance of experimental, developmental, or research work.]
A. This Project is funded through a Federal award with FTA for experimental, developmental, or research work purposes. As such, certain Patent Rights and Data Rights apply to all subject data first produced in the performance of this Contract.

Contractor shall grant the AGENCY intellectual property access and licenses deemed necessary for the work performed under this Contract and in accordance with the requirements of 37 CFR Part 401, “Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms Under Government Grants, Contracts and Cooperative Agreements,” and any implementing regulations issued by FTA or U.S.

DOT. The terms of an intellectual property agreement and software license rights will be finalized prior to execution of this Contract and shall, at a minimum, include the following restrictions: Except for its own internal use, Contractor may not publish or

reproduce subject data in whole or in part, or in any manner or form, nor may Contractor authorize others to do so, without the written consent of FTA, until such time as FTA may have either released or approved the release of such data to the public.

This restriction on publication, however, does not apply to any contract with an academic institution. For purposes of this Contract, the term “subject data” means recorded information whether or not copyrighted, and that is delivered or specified to be delivered as required by the Contract. Examples of “subject data” include, but are not limited to computer software, standards, specifications, engineering drawings and associated lists, process sheets, manuals, technical reports, catalog item identifications, and related information, but do not include financial reports, cost analyses, or other similar information used for performance or administration of the Contract.

B. The Federal Government reserves a royalty-free, non-exclusive and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use, and to authorize others to use for “Federal Government Purposes”: (1) any subject data developed under the Contract, whether or not a copyright has been obtained; and (2) any rights of copyright purchased by Contractor using federal assistance in whole or in part by the FTA. For “Federal Government Purposes,” means use only for the direct purposes of the Federal Government. Without the copyright owner’s consent, the Federal Government may not extend its Federal license to any other party.

C. Unless FTA determines otherwise, Contractor performing experimental, developmental, or research work required as part of this Contract agrees to permit FTA to make available to the public, either FTA’s license in the copyright to any subject data developed in the course of the Contract, or a copy of the subject data first produced under the Contract for which a copyright has not been obtained. If the experimental, developmental, or research work, which is the subject of this Contract, is not completed for any reason whatsoever, all data developed under the Contract shall become subject data as defined herein and shall be delivered as the Federal Government may direct.

D. Unless prohibited by state law, upon request by the Federal Government, Contractor shall indemnify, save, and hold harmless the Federal Government, its officers, agents, and employees acting within the scope of their official duties against any liability, including costs and expenses, resulting from any willful or intentional violation by Contractor of proprietary rights, copyrights, or right of privacy, arising out of the publication, translation, reproduction, delivery, use, or disposition of any data furnished under that contract. Contractor shall be required to indemnify the Federal Government for any such liability arising out of the wrongful act of any employee, official, or agents of the Federal Government.

E. Nothing contained in this clause on rights in data shall imply a license to the Federal Government under any patent or be construed as affecting the scope of any license or other right otherwise granted to the Federal Government under any patent.

F. Data developed by Contractor and financed entirely without using Federal assistance provided by the Federal Government that has been incorporated into work required by the Contract is exempt from the requirements herein, provided that Contractor identifies those data in writing at the time of delivery of the Contract work.

G. Contractor shall include these requirements in each subcontract for experimental, developmental, or research work financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance.

38. COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL ITS ARCHITECTURE POLICY
[These requirements apply only to contracts for National Intelligent Transportation System projects.]
Contractor shall conform to the National Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Architecture requirements of 23 U.S.C. § 517(d), unless it obtains an exemption from those requirements, and follow FTA Notice, “FTA National ITS Architecture Policy on Transit Projects,” 66 Fed.

Reg. 1455, January 8, 2001, and all other applicable federal guidance.

39. NTD REPORTING
As a condition of benefitting from federal assistance for public transportation operations, Contractor and its subcontractors must: (A) facilitate compliance with 49 U.S.C. § 5335(a), which authorizes the National Transit Database (NTD); (B) conform to the NTD reporting system and the Uniform System of Accounts and Records; (C) comply with FTA regulations, “Uniform System of Accounts and Records and Reporting System,” 49 CFR Part 630; (D) report when required to the National Transit Database in accordance with FTA regulation 49 CFR Part 630, “National Transit Database,” and applicable FTA instructions: (1) any information relating to a transit asset inventory or condition assessment; (2) any data on assaults on transit workers; (3) any data on fatalities that result from an impact with a bus; and (4) such other information as FTA may require; (E) comply with any other applicable reporting regulations, and requirements; and (F) follow FTA guidance.

40. TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS
Contractor and its subcontractors or their employees shall not: (A) engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the Contract Term; (B) procure a commercial sex act during the Contract Term; or (C) use forced labor in the performance of the Contract. Contractor shall inform AGENCY immediately of any information Contractor receives from any source alleging a violation of a prohibition in this section. AGENCY may terminate this Contract for any violation of this section; such right of termination is in addition to all other remedies for noncompliance that are available to the AGENCY.

41. PRIVACY ACT

Contractor agrees to: (A) comply with, and assures the compliance of its employees with, the information restrictions and other applicable requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. § 552a. Among other things, Contractor agrees to obtain the express consent of the Federal Government before Contractor or its employees operate a system of records on behalf of the Federal Government. Contractor understands that the requirements of the Privacy Act, including the civil and criminal penalties for violation of that Act, apply to those individuals involved, and that failure to comply with the terms of the Privacy Act may result in termination of the underlying contract; and (B) include these requirements in each subcontract to administer any system of records on behalf of the Federal Government financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA.

42. SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE
Any reports or information that will be provided to DOT or any other Federal agency must comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

43. DBE REQUIREMENTS
The City and its partners strive to advance the economic growth of small businesses through its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program.

The City of Porterville DBE Program is managed and administered by the City’s Transportation Department. Through a coordinated effort among several city departments and partner agencies, the DBE Program provides certification and opportunities in construction, purchasing, management and technical assistance, educational services, and networking.

A. General Requirements

1. Applicable Federal Regulations. This Contract is subject to DBE requirements issued by USDOT in 49 CFR Part 26. Despite the lack of a race- and gender-conscious DBE participation goal for this Contract, the Agency must track and report DBE participation that occurs as a result of any procurement, Joint Venture, goods/services, or other arrangement involving a DBE. For this reason, the Successful Submitter shall provide all relevant information to enable the required reporting.

2. DBE Participation. For this solicitation, the Agency has not established a race- or gender-conscious DBE participation goal. The Agency extends to each individual, firm, vendor, supplier, contractor, and subcontractor an equal economic opportunity to compete for business. The Agency uses race- and gender-neutral measures to facilitate participation by DBEs and Small Businesses. The Agency encourages each Submitter to voluntarily subcontract with DBEs and Small Businesses to perform part of the

work—a Commercially Useful Function—that Submitter might otherwise perform with its own forces.

3. Small Business Participation. The Agency will track the participation of all approved businesses throughout the life of this contract. The Agency will count Small Business participation as authorized by federal regulations. A summary of these regulations can be found at www.ecfr.gov (49 CFR Part 26.39).

4. DBE Certification. Only firms (1) certified by the Agency or another CAUCP member, and (2) contracted to perform a Commercially Useful Function on scopes of work for which they are certified, may be considered to determine DBE participation resulting from race- and gender-neutral (RGN) measures on this Contract. This DBE determination affects the Agency’s tracking and reporting obligations to USDOT.

5. Civil Rights Assurances. As a recipient of USDOT funding, the Agency has agreed to abide by the assurances found in 49 CFR Parts 21 and 26. Each Contract signed by the Agency and the Successful Submitter, and each Subcontract signed by the Successful Submitter and a Subcontractor, must include the following assurance verbatim:
“The contractor, subrecipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR part 26 in the award and administration of USDOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the City of Porterville deems appropriate, which may include, but is not limited to: (1) withholding monthly progress payments; (2) assessing sanctions; (3) liquidated damages; and/or (4) disqualifying the contractor from future bidding as non-responsible.”
Note: For purposes of the required Contract and Subcontract language above, Successful Submitter is the “contractor” awarded the contract.

6. Subcontracts. If subcontracts will be let under this Contract, Contractor shall take the affirmative steps listed in 2 C.F.R. 200.321, which addresses contracting with small and minority businesses, women’s business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms.

Item No. 6.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – DECEMBER 3, 2024
SUBJECT: Authorization to enter into Professional Services Agreement with TKDA for A&E and Construction Management Services for the Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility
SOURCE: Public Works
COMMENT: In alignment with the City’s commitment to transitioning to a zeroemission fleet and achieving compliance with the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) Innovative Clean Transit regulations by 2040, the City of Porterville has initiated the development of a new ZeroEmission Maintenance Facility. This facility will replace the current outdated and undersized structure, providing advanced infrastructure to support our zero-emission fleet requirements and adhere to local, state, and federal environmental standards.

On September 24, 2024, the City issued Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 24/25-SR1988 for qualified firms to provide A&E services for the facility's design. The following seven (7) proposals were received and evaluated on qualifications, project understanding, experience with zeroemission facilities, proposal quality, fee, and schedule.

Vendor Score Base Bid
TKDA 98 $1,085,300
Blair, Church & Flynn 97 $1,070,500
TETER 96 $975,000
Omni Design 95 $1,463,892
NJA 92 $998,050
RIM 87 $1,753,292
KME 82 $1,806,342
Following the evaluation process, Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson and Associates (TKDA), based in San Bernardino, California, was selected as the best value, demonstrating extensive experience and understanding of the City’s goals, requirements, and budget.

To further streamline the project and meet the aggressive timeline, staff requested additional services from TKDA. These services are now included in the final project scope:

Item No. 6.

1. Architectural and Engineering (A&E) services at the City Corporation Office and parking lot to improve ADA accessibility and enhance security features.

2. Architectural and Engineering (A&E) services at the Transit Center to improve ADA accessibility and enhance security measures.

3. Comprehensive Construction Management Services to ensure effective oversight, inspection, and reporting during the construction phase.

These updates are critical to align the project with the City’s commitment to providing accessible and secure public infrastructure while adhering to the project’s demanding timeline and regulatory requirements. The table below represents the individual line-item expenses for the total project, including a ten percent contingency.

Services Estimated Cost
A&E Services $872,060
Engineer Field Investigation $13,200
Permitting Support $40,000
Geotechnical Investigation $78,193
Survey & Utility Mapping
Subconsultant
$74,950
Environmental Subconsultant $9,045
Energy Modeling Subconsultant $3,000
Power, BEB Charging Infrastructure
& Management System
$38,175
LEED Registration & Review $3,000
Travel - (3 Work Sessions & 2
Presentations)
$16,500
Construction Management $744,000
Total Project Fees $1,892,123
10% Contingency $189,212
Total Not to Exceed $2,081,312
The total cost for the professional services agreement with TKDA is not to exceed $2,081,312, which includes a ten percent (10%) contingency.

This amount encompasses both Architectural and Engineering (A&E) services and Construction Management Services. Of the $11 million in funds secured for this project, up to $2 million has been allocated for A&E services, leaving a balance of approximately $9 million designated for the construction phase. The Construction Management Services, totaling $744,000, will be paid during the construction phase. The project is fully funded by California SB125 allocations, with no local match requirement, ensuring sufficient financial resources to support its Item No. 6.
successful completion.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Approve the draft Professional Services Agreement
between the City of Porterville and Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson and Associates (TKDA) for A&E and Construction Management services for the zero-emission maintenance
facility at a total project cost not to exceed $2,081,312; and

2. Authorize the Mayor or City Manager to execute the
agreement and any related documents, subject to final
review by the City Attorney.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Plan Holders RFP 2425-SR1988 - RFP Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility Design

2. Scoring Matrix RFP 24-25-SR1988 - RFP ZeroEmission Maintenance Facility

3. TKDA Proposal

4. Draft Agreement
Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Richard Tree, Director of Transportation
Final Approver: Patrice Hildreth, City Manager
Plan Holders
Agency City of PortervilleBid Number 24/25-SR1988Bid Title RFP Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility Desig Name Contact Address Phone Email Yes No
Montauk Tracy R Kirby 41085 Elm Street Murrieta, CA, 92562, (951) 813-2084 [email protected] XTulare Kings Counties Builders Exchange Berenice Ruiz 823 W. Center AveVisalia, CA, 93291, (559) 732-4568 [email protected] X Stantec Architecture Inc. Jana Nelson 801 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 300Los Angeles, CA, 90017, (818) 292-0484 [email protected] X Interactive Resources Patricia Bailey 117 Park PlaceRichmond, CA, 94801, (510) 231-7520 [email protected] X P2S Inc. Larry Swartz 920 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2300Seattle, WA, 98104, (206) 448-1911 [email protected] X RDI Equipment Richard P Dingman 1311 5th Ave NCold Spring, MN, 56320, (320) 402-4285 [email protected] XKewo Engineering Corporation Brian Kewo 510 S Hewitt St #304Los Angeles, CA, 90013, (646) 450-5396 [email protected] X Klemanowicz & Associates Stan Klemanowicz 2101 Vanderbilt LaneRedondo Beach, CA, 90278, (310) 465-7333 [email protected] XNJA Architecture Nick Seward 212 W Pine St., Suite 1Lodi, CA, 95240, (209) 400-6080 [email protected] X Blair, Church & Flynn Consulting Engineers, Inc. Dee Dee Lawson 451 Clovis AvenueSuite 200Clovis, CA, 93612, (559) 326-1400 [email protected] XRim Architects James Dougherty 645 G Street, Suite 400Anchorage, AK, 99503, (907) 258-7777 [email protected] XDelane Engineering, Inc. Dawn Morsa 400 W Ventura BlvdSuite 265 Camarillo, CA, 93010, (805) 810-9730 [email protected] XKME Architects Eric Gross 5195 S. Durango Dr., Suite 130, Las Vegas, NV 89113 (702) 888-2088 [email protected] XOmni Design Juan Pablo Cal y Mayor 1326 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 544-9700 [email protected] XTETER Clay Davis 125 S. Bridge St., Suite 150, Visalia, CA 93291 (559) 625-5246 [email protected] XTKDA Khy Lim 685 E. Carnegie Drive, Suite 105, San Bernardino, CA 92408 (909) 332-6021 [email protected] X Proposal
Points TETER Blair, Church, Flynn Omni Design TKDA RIM NJA KME Qualifications & Experience 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 7Understanding & Approach 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 8Firm’s experience with similar projects, particularly zero‐emission or sustainable facilities 30 28 28 29 29 26 27 24
Quality & Completeness of Proposal 20 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 Proposed Fee 15 15 15 13 15 12 15 12Proposed Project Schedule 15 15 15 15 15 14 14 14Total Points 100 96 97 95 98 89 92 82 RFP 24/25‐SR 1988
Zero‐Emission Maintenance Facility
Scoring Matrix
Khy Lim
Project Manager
[email protected]
909.332.6021
685 E. Carnegie Drive, Suite 105
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Proposal for
Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility Design
RFP NO. 24/25-SR1988
Submitted to
City of Porterville
Revised Proposal: November 25, 2024
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover Letter p1-2
Firm Introductions p3-5
Understanding, Approach, Methodologies, Management, and QC p6-23 Key Personnel p24-41
Projects and References p42-54
Fee Proposal/Technical Exceptions p55-56
Project Schedule/Deliverables p57
Minimum Qualifi cations p58
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685 E. Carnegie Drive, Suite 105
San Bernardino, CA 92408
November 25, 2024
City of Porterville Submitted via the Public Purchase website 291 North Main Street
Porterville, CA 93257
RE: Revised Proposal for Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility Design | RFP NO. 24/25-SR1988 Dear Members of the Selection Committee,
It is our pleasure to provide TKDA’s Proposal for Architectural and Engineering Design and Support Services for a Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility. We have thoroughly examined the scope of work and comprehend the specific requirements outlined by the City of Porterville (the City) in the proposal documents.

TKDA has the relationships, project management, past project experience, and safety commitment needed to assist the City in meeting the demands associated with this project.

Relationships. Our team is familiar with coordinating and achieving concurrence from several agencies. We understand that working together with the project stakeholders involved, including administrative, operations, and maintenance staœ will be extremely important for delivering this project successfully.

Project Management. TKDA Project Manager, Khy Lim, has a unique project management approach combining advanced technical and architectural skills with an eœective teamwork environment. This creates trustworthy communication and a strong sense of commitment to succeed in project delivery, financial performance, and client satisfaction.

Your Knowledgeable and Experienced Partner. TKDA believes building and maintaining strong client relationships leads to better service. It keeps information flowing and smooths project deliveries. Our team goes deep to understand what our clients care about most. Then we engage multiple professionals across each design discipline at every stage of a project. Our approach is proactive, keeping our clients’ goals, timeline, scope, and budget in mind, while delivering excellent results.

Commitment to Safety. At TKDA, safety is paramount, ingrained deeply with the mission and reflecting an unwavering dedication to team members, communities, and collaborative partners. Our safety practices come to life through active investments in tools designed for prevention, education, and accountability. We want every employee to return home safe each day. TKDA outstanding historical safety performance reflects this commitment. We work with our clients to develop solutions to operate e¡ciently, with safety as a top priority. Our goal is zero injuries.

TKDA will be the prime firm for this project. We have teamed up with well-established subconsultants to provide support services for geotechnical, environmental, survey and utility, zero-emission vehicle planning, CNG and hydrogen vehicle charging, and architecture QA/QC. TKDA holds current working relationships with the subconsultants through a diœerent set of ongoing projects as well as past projects. Each subconsultant brings a valuable set of expertise that will help address the goals of the City.

We are familiar with all aspects of the architectural, engineering, and specialty services required to provide a costeœective solution that will meet the requirements by all stakeholders. TKDA’s safety mission is aligned with the City, and our expertise is supplemented with a culture that is historically committed to providing long-term services and a desire to serve our client’s needs and expectations.

Khy Lim
Project Manager
James E. Hoschka
Vice President, Rail Division
We have assembled transit-experienced team members committed to working with the City. Our team is well-versed in commuter rail stations, vehicle and fleet electrification, bus stations, park and ride facilities, transit centers, bus garages, and parking ramps. TKDA is committed to the execution of work using the key personnel and subconsultants identified in our proposal, throughout the duration of the term of service.

The following table is a summary of all subconsultants that will be supporting TKDA with this project.

TKDA acknowledges addendum 01.

Thank you for considering TKDA for this Project. We hope to continue our proud history of providing services delivering successful projects. We appreciate the opportunity to provide you with this proposal and look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,
Subconsultant Project Role
Centerline Design & Engineering (CDE) Architecture QA/QC, Permitting, and City Liaison Diaz Yourman & Associates (DYA) Geotechnical Engineering (DBE) Kimley-Horn and Associates (Kimley-Horn) Environmental
GreenPort Energy Solutions (GPES) Power and BEB Charging Infrastructure RSE Corporation (RSE) Survey/Utility Coordination (DBE) TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 3

FIRM INTRODUCTIONS
Overview - TKDA
As detailed in our proposal, TKDA has a broad range of experience in electric vehicle charging, transit and maintenance facilities, and incorporating sustainability features into our designs.

From passenger vehicles to locomotives and everything in between, our team has been working at the forefront of this technology for years.

TKDA Profile
TKDA is a 400+ person, multi-discipline engineering,
architecture, and planning firm. Established in 1910,
we are more than 100 years strong with a tradition of
trusted relationships, sustainable solutions, and focused on the future. We are a comprehensive, single-source
firm oœering eœective design solutions across the
transportation, industrial and manufacturing, buildings and sites, and water markets.

The TKDA team digs deep into each client’s core
priorities, allocating professionals from various
disciplines at every project stage. This proactive
approach keeps the client’s timeline, scope, and budget in mind, ensuring the delivery of outstanding outcomes.

TKDA’s complete in-house team of engineers, architects, planners, and specialized experts embraces and
pursues diverse markets. Woven together, our multidisciplined teams form a strong firm, cohesive enough to draw on each other’s strengths and versatile enough to
adapt to changing client needs.

A Legacy of Solving for What’s Next
From conceptualization to construction, through testing and commissioning, our multi-disciplined engineering
team provides solutions to clients, allowing them
to be pioneers in the industry and achieve their
renewable energy and sustainability goals. TKDA takes
a comprehensive approach to sustainability that not
only advances energy e¡ciency, waste reduction, and
carbon impact across the buildings and infrastructure
we design, but considers employee and community
wellness, along with sustained financial health for all our stakeholders.

Our LEED and ENV SP accredited staœ across technical
disciplines bring decades of experience delivering
sustainable design solutions in support of client
strategies. As a 100% employee-owned company,
our culture is notable for the care we take in terms of employee safety, wellness programs, and an equitable
approach to shared financial success.

Transit and Maintenance Facility Experience
Our team brings an extensive background with transit
facilities, maintenance facilities, bus infrastructure, track, and bridge design. Our range of services oœered to the
rail and transit industry include: track and yards, electric upgrades and fleet electrification, employee facilities, passenger platforms and facilities, fueling systems,
locomotive and car repair shops, bridges, preventative
maintenance programs, bus garage and maintenance
facilities, and public agency coordination.

We are a uniquely positioned team with a wide range
of diverse technical expertise. Our team understands
what is required to maintain a system operationally
while simultaneously constructing new infrastructure
and adapting emerging technology. We are leaders in
renewable conversions, and our experience on rail and
transportation projects extends all over the country.

Additionally, we coordinate with environmental agencies to understand potential permitting that may be required on electrification projects as well as assisting clients through grant projects.

Please see the projects and references page for
details on our past experience on similar projects.

TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 4 Overview - Subconsultants
Diaz Consultants, Inc. dba Diaz Yourman & Associates
(DYA) is a privately held geotechnical consulting
firm founded in December 1992. They specialize in
geotechnical design, hazardous materials, construction, and forensic services. Their extensive experience spans over 20 years working within the City of Long Beach and surrounding areas served by LBT, where they are very
familiar with the region’s soils and transit infrastructure.

Additionally, they have specific experience in operations and maintenance facilities design and new zeroemission electrification infrastructure. DYA is a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small
Business Enterprise (SBE) subconsultant.

DYA
Role: Geotechnical
GreenPort Energy Solutions’ (GPES) mission is to
accelerate the transition to a clean transportation and energy future by providing solutions to our clients that truly fit their needs. Working collaboratively with all parties throughout the clean transportation value chain, they
utilize our extensive, real-world experience to provide a suite of services that fall into four general categories:
• Strategic business development, marketing, and
operations solutions;
• An approach to project management targeted to ontime and on-budget project delivery; • Grants, regulatory, and public policy insights; and
• Education and training to guide stakeholders
through this complex market.

GPES
Role: Charging Infrastructure
Founded in 2000, RSE Corporation (RSE) is a DBE,
California-based corporation with a strong presence in
both San Francisco and Southern California rail transit markets. Over the last 24 years, RSE has built a staœ of 85 engineering and railroad professionals dedicated to
solving complex engineering challenges and designing
and building transportation infrastructure throughout
California. What sets RSE apart is the company’s ability to provide a full range of rail transit engineering design services including train control, grade crossings,
communication, trackwork, catenary, as well as civil and structural engineering. RSE also performs surveying,
mapping, right-of-way engineering, subsurface utility
engineering, field inspection, and rail corridor construction support services. Their firm’s projects range in size and scope from conceptual track alignment and station
studies to complex multi-million/multi-disciplinary projects including systems, trackwork, intermodal stations, bridges, tunnels, grade crossings, and grade separations.

RSE
Role: Survey and Utility Coordination
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Kimley-Horn) is a
full-service privately-owned consulting firm recognized as a leader in providing comprehensive and innovative
environmental, planning, transportation planning and
engineering, and civil and structural services to publicsector and private-sector clients. Kimley-Horn has designed or permitted more than 100 renewable energy
and EV charging projects in California. Their long history has allowed them to serve a variety of public-sector
clients, including state departments of transportation
(DOTs), thousands of municipalities, as well as hundreds of transit agencies in many major urban, suburban, and
rural communities.

Kimley-Horn
Role: Environmental
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 5 Subconsultants Overview Contd.

Centerline Design and Engineering (CDE) is an
architectural and engineering fi rm based on Porterville, California. They have been providing services to Tulare County and the surrounding area for over 22 years. CDE
formally known as Townsend Architectural Group has
a great working relationship with the City of Porterville dating back to 2001 as a company and to 1987 through
principal architect, Dennis Townsend’s career. CDE brings a wealth of local ordinance and institutional knowledge to local projects.

CDE
Role: Architecture QA/QC,
Permitting, and City Liaison
The TKDA team prefers to work with its
subconsultant partners to develop not only design
solutions but solutions to the challenges of the
project itself. The TKDA team collaborates with its
subconsultant partners to defi ne the necessary
timelines to reach the identifi ed project milestones.

Subconsultants are engaged to collaborate on
resolutions to non-conformances and prevention
plans to achieve buy-in from the whole team. They
will also contribute to the review and verifi cation of project estimates related to their portion of the work
scope.

While the TKDA team will manage the overall project
scope, quality, schedule, and budget, it is a key part
of the approach to include subconsultants and all
team members in all of these project parts.

SUBCONSULTANT COORDINATION
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 6

APPROACH, METHODOLOGIES, MANAGEMENT, AND QC MEASURES
Project Understanding
TKDA understands that the City is requesting proposals
from Architectural and Engineering consultant firms
to design a Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility. The
new facility will support the City’s zero-emission fleet demands and meet the California Air Resources
Board’s (CARB) Innovative Clean Transit regulations by
2040. The facility design must adhere to all regulatory requirements, operational needs, and environmental
standards.

TKDA acknowledges the City’s vision of constructing a
new maintenance facility to replace their outdated and
undersized existing maintenance facility. The design will take into consideration the City’s preferred features:

The project aims to meet the City’s needs while supporting the fleet’s transition to zero-emission vehicles. The facility will include a 15,000 SF maintenance area and a 5,000 SF operations and training area, solar power generation, and energy storage.
• Zero-emission vehicles
• Commercial pre-engineered metal building
• Insulated panels and roof
• Energy e¡cient and green building design
• Minimum of ten (10) service bays
• Welding bay
• Three (3) o¡ce spaces
• Break room
• Two (2) employee restrooms/lockers/shower
• Parts room
• 40 parking spaces for vehicles to be staged
• 15 employee parking spaces, PV-BESS ready,
and designed with planned growth.

In addition, TKDA understands that the City did not
perform preliminary studies for this project. The designs and specifications for this project will comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to meet all
the required environmental clearances. Environmental
site assessments, geotechnical reports, and water and
soil testing are also necessary to proceed with design.

TKDA will design elements to meet and ideally exceed
the standards aligned with the City’s vision for their new zero-emission maintenance facility.

The City, located in Tulare County within California’s
Central San Joaquin Valley, plays a key role in managing its transportation system, Porterville Transit, under
the guidance of the Porterville City Council. The City
Council sets policies, funding, and operations for the
system, while the Transportation Department oversees
overall management, including fleet maintenance. A
private contractor handles daily operations, such as
driver supervision and fare collection. The Director
of Transportation manages planning and serves as a
liaison to the Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG), the California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans) and the Federal Transit Administration
(FTA). Additionally, the City provides transit services to unincorporated areas through a contract with the Tulare County, reimbursed by Local Transportation Funds.

Porterville Transit oœers fixed bus routes, paratransit, and On-Demand services.

TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 7 General Approach
After receiving the Notice to Proceed (NTP), TKDA’s
design team will schedule a kick-oœ meeting with
City representatives to introduce the project team,
present a preliminary schedule, evaluate the scope of
work, and review TKDA’s project management plan.

The preliminary project schedule will identify all major milestones and deliverables. The project management
plan will outline the activities required for each task in a logical, sequential, and e¡ cient manner. Additionally, the management plan will include budget control, resource
allocation, identify risk and issues, and provide value engineering approaches.

TKDA’s project approach to services for improvements
includes:
• Meet with the City, introduce the project team
and discuss the project approach and the overall
schedule.
• Review and provide design recommendations to the
City’s existing preliminary infrastructure plan. Discuss proposed improvements and obtain the City’s
concurrence.
• Meet with the utility company representatives to
discuss the project requirements, including fl ow test
and power requirements.
• Host three (3) presentations/design workshops
with the City for design input and engagement. Our
Architectural team will take your input and develop
concept space plans and refi ned program for review
with City stakeholders.
• Develop a list of constraints and goals as the
concepts are refi ned into a design that aligns with
the City’s vision and in consideration of City budget
and schedule demands. Prepare 10% design site
plan.
• Work cooperatively with the City as the project
moves throughout the design process. We expect
to have a regular cadence of project meetings
throughout the project.

Additionally, we anticipate design review meetings
to take place at major intervals of the design
process; conceptual, schematic, and detailed design
completion.
• Kick-oœ the environmental review, topographic
survey, utility mapping, and geotechnical studies for
project deliverables.
• Prepare preliminary environmental documents and
study forms for environmental clearance.
• Meet with the City to capture all design requirements for compliance with CALGreen, LEED, as well as
operational/maintenance requirements.
• Kick-Oœ internal LEED project compliance with full
design team. Develop initial approach to specifi c
LEED credits. Draft a preliminary LEED scorecard for
project deliverables.
• Engage energy modeler.
• Receive topographic survey, utility mapping and
geotechnical studies to develop the 30% design
plans, cost estimate, and project manual.
• Investigate if underground utilities (public and
private) are aœ ected by the project, and if necessary, acquire plan and cost estimate of modifying/
relocating utilities.
• Submit the 30% design drawings (civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical), utility matrix, cost estimate package, and draft project manual to
the City.
• Host 30% design review meeting with the City and
incorporate City’s comments.
• Prepare bid documents necessary to support the
City procuring a PEMB manufacturer.
• Research and coordinate applicable rebate incentive
programs.
• Submit 60% and 90% design drawings (civil,
architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical), specifi cations, LEED checklist, and cost estimate to
the City.

TKDA is a leading fi rm in transit and maintenance facility design.

Our team is committed to delivering a comprehensive design for the City of Porterville’s Transit & Public Works project.

TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 8 • Host 60% and 90% design review meetings with the
City. Incorporate comments.
• Finalize the environmental documents and obtain
CEQA Categorical Exemption approval.
• Submit fi nalized documentation including 100%
design drawings and specifi cations incorporating
LEED compliance.
• Support the City as needed through the preconstruction phase and serve as a technical resource. Answer RFIs, prepare addendums, and
provide recommendations to select a construction
contractor.

Task 1 – Project Management
Task 2 – Design Work Sessions
Task 3 – Site Civil Design
Task 4 – Power & BEB Charging Infrastructure
Task 5 – Solar Panel Design
Task 6 – Energy Management Systems
Task 7 – Future Provisions
Task 8 – Architecture/Structural
Task 9 – Transit and Facilities
Task 10 – Opinion of Probable Cost
Task 11 – Coordination During Work in Progress
Task 12 – Technical Design Support
Task 13 – CEQA and NEPA Environmental Clearances
Support
Task 14 – Additional Considerations
TASKS
Our work plan section outlines our team’s detailed Scope of Work which includes the following tasks:

Our professionals use their knowledge and
experience to identify hazards and discover ways
to engineer out these hazards. This dedication to
safety, health, and welfare of the public is based on
TKDA’s highly held ethical and safety standards.

SAFETY
TKDA is proud of our
reputation for being
responsive. We bring
projects in on time and
within budget. Our
team is dedicated to
meeting the design and
construction challenges
associated with rail
engineering and architecture. We approach each
project as your partner, working on site with your
team to achieve your goals quickly, safely, and cost
eœ ectively.

TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 9 Project Management Approach
Strong project management is the TKDA team’s
specialty and the reason behind over a century of
successful projects. The TKDA team has an extensive
history of managing large and complex teams that
require unique skills which TKDA actively fosters and
develops in its project managers. TKDA supports the
City’s management responsibility and understands the
urgency to produce legacy infrastructure projects.

Khy Lim, TKDA’s Project Manager, will
lead the team. Khy has vast experience
involves public and private projects
during his 32 year-plus career.

He will work closely with the City
with eœ ective communication to ensure
a successful coordination throughout the life of the
contract.

We understand the need for fl exibility in phasing of
work, value engineering, and funding approach to
accommodate budgetary constraints and procurement
cycles.

Centerline Design & Engineering (CDE) is being retained to assist TKDA with planning, bidding, and permitting
phases of the project. CDE will take the lead in the
submittals of projects/ site plan review documents for
the project and attend in-person meetings along with
TKDA project manager. CDE will act as liaison between
the City of Porterville and TKDA for resubmitting,
corrections, inclusions/ exclusions to/ from the review documents. CDE will also lead the construction
document submittal process for permitting purposes,
shepherding the drawings through the City Planning
and Building Departments. CDE will act as liaison in
the backcheck process as well. CDE formally known
as Townsend Architectural Group has a great working
relationship with the City of Porterville dating back
to 2001 as a company and to 1987 thought principal
architect, Dennis Townsend’s career. CDE brings a
wealth of local ordinance and institutional knowledge to local projects.

Project Administration
The management overview graphic displays a highlevel overview of TKDA’s management approach with the process followed and the expected results from
beginning to end of every project.

MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW
TKDA’s Project Manager, Khy Lim, will work closely
with the City to identify the purpose and goals for each project task. This coordination will ensure a consensus of scope and outcome.

1. Scope determination

2. Baseline schedule determination (WBS and CPM
network)

3. Selection of team members and resources

4. Control and tracking Process

5. Risk identifi cation and risk register

6. Stakeholder identifi cation and engagement

7. Development of communication plan

8. Constructability challenges

INITIATION PHASE

PLANNING PHASE
After TKDA’s QA/QC Manager has reviewed all these
documents, Khy Lim will submit them to the City for
consideration and approval. After receiving the NTP,
the Project Management Plan (PMP) and Quality
Management Plans (QMP) will be created with unique
design requirements according to the scope of work.

TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 10 The baseline schedule will be used as the reference
for monitoring and controlling the work performance
and evaluate the progress of the project. Khy Lim
will closely track the performance of the budget
and project status proactively, identifying potential
problems and implementing corrective actions when
required to keep the project on schedule and within
budget. The risk register will be assessed for risk
elimination or mitigation and updated continuously
throughout the Project. The QA/QC Manager, Justino
Cruz, will provide oversight and overall compliance
with both PMP and QMP. Deliverables will include:

1. Monthly progress reports

2. Monthly invoices

3. Updated schedules

4. Updated PMP

MONITORING AND CONTROL PHASE
Upon completion of the project, Khy Lim will ensure
documentation is maintained in accordance with
the requirements of the Contract. Final acceptance
of design package will be included in the contract
close-out. Final reports, construction drawings and
performance reviews will complete the package
submitted to the City .

CLOSEOUT PHASE
A kick-oœ meeting will be scheduled to communicate
the frequency of the regular internal design
meetings, and the coordination approach with all
the stakeholders identified for the project. TKDA will
progress the phase with:

1. Meeting minutes

2. Documentation of communication

3. Project reports and project studies

4. Design submittals

5. Cost estimates and specifications

6. Innovation

EXECUTION PHASE
Meetings and Coordination
TKDA aims to optimize the value to the City and provides transparency throughout the contract duration. TKDA
will work via in-person meetings, conference calls, video meetings, email, and other digital coordination means
to closely work with all stakeholders to fully coordinate each task throughout the course of the contract. At the conclusion of every month, TKDA will submit a monthly
report to the City, which will include monthly status
update (planned vs. actual); qualitative description of work completed in the month; invoicing status; meetings held; monthly update; DBE utilization update (planned vs. actual), sustainability update; safety update; risk updates; and forward look ahead for next month.

Additionally, bi-weekly meetings to review the
contract’s progress with the City and other designated
stakeholders will be scheduled. From these meetings
TKDA will provide minutes with documented decisions
made and direction received. Any identified action items will be noted in the minutes – what the item is, and who is responsible for addressing them.

Budget and Schedule Control
Khy Lim will analyze the project data to support early
identification of any scope, schedule, budget and
resource issues. Easy identification of resources,
schedule, budget, and scope challenges support our
team in being proactive. This contributes to a less
frenzied project experience by providing more time to
think strategically about the options to address the issue.

A combination of Sharepoint, Work Order, Bluebeam,
and Smartsheets will deliver functionality and advance
documentation and reporting. Our cost control system
will reference baseline budgets, resources, contract
requirements and anticipated scope variances. TKDA
will follow a WBS coding in alignment with the City’s
cost code structure for an accurate reporting on budget, schedule, and contract dates. All processes will be in
accordance with the City’s procurement and contracting
policies.

TKDA’s team will use Microsoft Project Management
software as the scheduling tool for contract and tracking progress. As mentioned within the monitoring and
control management phase, the baseline schedule will
be used as the reference of work performance and
overall progress evaluation of the project.

Khy Lim will be proactive in identifying potential
problems and implementing corrective actions when
required to keep the project on schedule and within
the budget.

Our approach involves heavy collaboration with
all project stakeholders to continuously identify
opportunities to improve the critical path.

Third-party coordination will promote cooperation
agreements with reviewing agencies and push for earlypackages during the length of the contract, reducing risk and staying on the critical path. The risk register will be assessed for risk elimination or mitigation and updated continuously throughout the project.

TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 11 To allow each task order to be delivered within the
given budgetary and time constraints and with excellent quality, TKDA has built a highly qualified team spread
across mid-sized firms and specialist smaller consultants to address this project. Along with TKDA, each of these partner firms bring experience with large A&E contracts with transit agencies across the country. Additionally, TKDA is committed to meet and exceed the DBE
participation required for this contract augmenting our experience team with non-exclusive partnerships with
RSE and DYA. Our DBE subconsultants were carefully
chosen for their experience in Southern California and
are very well respected across our industry for their high quality of work.

Quality Control
QA/QC Manager Justino Cruz will work closely with
Khy Lim as well as the entire project team. Justino will ultimately be responsible for the project’s quality and the implementation of TKDA’s Quality Management Plan
(QMP).

The Plan includes:
• Client Focus – Develop specific quality procedures
to meet project objectives
• Team Roles and Responsibilities – Quality
Assurance Manager, Project Manager, Discipline
Lead, Engineer of Record, CADD Manager, Technical
Reviewers, Technical Personnel
• Quality Control – Organizational and technical
interfaces, database inputs & raw observation data,
database outputs, and report reviews
Additionally, the QMP will describe in detail,
expectations that the TKDA and subcontractor team
members will perform with quality activities, providing instructions on how to perform them. Key personnel
in their respective technical disciplines will also
facilitate the process to verify that the QMP is properly executed for their respective groups, and that each
member understands and follows through on the QMP.

TKDA’s reputation is built on providing quality designs, condition assessments, independent reviews and report
documents, and is a key feature that we seek in our
partners and subconsultants.

As we work in partnership with and support the City
on the delivery of a successful Contract, during the
kick-oœ meeting we will reconfirm services, potential
deliverables, milestones, and schedule as proposed so
we have a clear understanding of the City’s expectations and needs.
• Project administration
• Meetings and coordination
• Budget and schedule control
• QMP
Project Management Deliverables
The agreed scope and deliverables serve as the
basis for the tasks to be completed for the remainder
of the project, and the foundation of the QMP. TKDA
uses an array of strategic advisory meetings, detailed
schedules, and project documentation to foster
interactions between technical disciplines to help
ensure each discipline knows what other’s technical
objectives are and works together to achieve common
goals. The project schedule will be updated regularly
and provided to the client in the submission of monthly reports and at check-in meetings as requested. Internal team coordination meetings will be held weekly, to
discuss tasks for the upcoming week, to review the
project schedule, deliverables, and revise ongoing
project coordination needs. There will be on-going
communication within the project management team
throughout the project, to ensure that all team members are apprised of project process and coordination items.

The QMP will also detail a structured process for
complying with audit findings, audit reports, and
corrective and preventive actions. The reviewers will
comply with quality records for technical content,
completeness and accuracy. A quality assurance
milestone is set two weeks prior to a submittal to the
client to allow time for a thorough review and update as necessary. The QMP will be used at major milestones
throughout the project. As part of the TKDA Quality
Improvement emphasis, while the specific emphasis is
on multi-discipline work, the same principles are applied to single discipline work as well.

TKDA adapts a QMP specifically for each project and
will be shared with the City. We have found a welldeveloped plan followed throughout the entire project not only enhances the outcome for the owner, but also
benefits the communities in which the City serves.

Additionally, and as part of the plan we perform a risk assessment to identify and develop mitigation strategies to in the event of scope or schedule changes.

TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 12 Design Work Sessions
We plan on hosting series of up to three (3)
comprehensive design work sessions focused
on developing a consensus for the design of the
maintenance facility. These sessions will bring together key stakeholders including administrative, operations,
and maintenance staœ to collaboratively outline the
project’s vision and objectives. These stakeholders
will meet with our project team and discuss key
project elements including: operational considerations, sustainability goals, design optimization, innovative
technologies, stakeholder engagement, and timelines.

The sessions will set the stage for the next steps in
developing a detailed and compelling design for the
zero-emission maintenance facility.

During the third design work session, TKDA’s will
present a completed conceptual site plan layout that
will help visualize the overall project components and
will serve as guide to begin the technical fi eld studies (survey, utility mapping, drainage, geotechnical, and
environmental).

Site Civil Design Approach
TKDA has engaged DYA to perform geotechnical
investigation and recommended earthwork stabilization
for the intended loading associated with the City’s
existing bus fl eet, as well as future bus fl eet loading.

Location of investigations will be targeted to the
primary locations of intended improvements at the
facility. The quantity and boring depths performed for
geotechnical investigations will be coordinated from
DYA recommendations, as well as in coordination with
the structural engineer’s needs for adequate design
of foundations. Quantity and location will then be
confi rmed or adjusted in coordination with City o¡ cials.

Upon receipt of a completed geotechnical investigation
report, soils modifi cations, recommended aggregate
base and pavement sections will be produced to design
site surfacing for the facility improvements.

TKDA will facilitate pavement section design in
coordination with the geotechnical investigation report as well with the load ratings associated with the City’s current and future projected bus equipment sizes and
loads. Additionally, pavement sections will consider fi re code related requirements for fi re access road sizes,
pavement sections and associated minimum loads for
fi re apparatus.

Curb layout will be modeled through Auto-Turn software, providing accurate turning radii models for the City’s
specifi c vehicle use. Current and future vehicle wheel base and sizes will need to be coordinated between
TKDA and the City to facilitate a transit model for the facility’s improvements.

Topographic Mapping
• RSE will compile a topographic base map using
unmanned aerial vehicle imaging and Lidar
systems.
• RSE will perform supplemental survey of features
and improvements within the area depicted in the
image below and along Grand Ave for 500’ past
the east and west limits of the subject property to
support any tra¡ c confi guration design.
• Surface and OH utilities will be captured as well
as any utility marking information, boxes, and
other visible evidence of utility presence.
• RSE will invert and survey all drainage and sewer
structures within project limits.

Layout of curbing will coincide with either surface
drainage or subsurface drainage through permit
communications with the City of Porterville as well as
with the Drainage Investigation and the stormwater
engineer. Additionally, layout of curbing will require
coordination with the City to provide required impervious surfaces areas for the site’s new development.

Location of new lighting infrastructure will be
coordinated between the lighting electrical engineer
as well as the civil site layout engineer to facilitate light fi xture locations in areas that will not be in confl ict of the City’s fl eet operations. Locations of lighting fi xtures will be intended to provide passive lighting in locations where the City’s fl eet vehicle parking are both empty
and full.

Site Survey and Utility Location Approach
TKDA has engaged RSE to perform survey and utility
locating services for the project. This scope of work
outlines the tasks proposed for the Zero-Emission
Maintenance Facility Design. The proposed project is
located adjacent to the City’s Corporation yard at 555
N. Prospect St, Porterville, CA 93257 and shown in the
image below. This scope of work will include tasks for
topographic mapping, utility mapping, and boundary
retracement/ROW Mapping.

TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 13 Final Documentation & Installation Support:

At the conclusion of the design phase, we will
provide documentation, including plans and
specifi cations. Our team remains available for
consultation during the installation process to
ensure the design is implemented as intended.

Post-installation, we can assist with system
commissioning and fi ne-tuning to optimize
performance.

Lighting Plan Approach
We take a holistic approach to lighting design which
balances technical precision with creativity, ensuring
that each project delivers both form and function in an energy-e¡ cient and visually compelling manner.

Key Considerations:

Utility Mapping
• RSE will develop a utility matrix based on
existing as-built information recovered from city
records, Dig Alert Design Ticket submission, and
surveying of existing utility features within project
limits.
• RSE will update topographic basemap with
available and plottable utility linework and
information based on feature survey.
•
Right-of-Way
• Using online survey records, RSE will develop
the ROW perimeter of the subject property and
Grand Ave.
• RSE will survey record monuments and place
record information and associated linework to
found monuments.

Drainage Investigation Approach
The TKDA team, in combination with our fi eld survey, will perform a site review and visually inspect the existing drainage infrastructure (if present) to determine condition and general drainage fl ow directions for the project.

We will also collect and document any known drainage
problems from City staœ .

The results of the fi eld review will be used to help
set the baseline existing conditions for the proposed
improvements and will be documented in a report that
can also be used for the CEQA document.

For the proposed conditions, drainage infrastructure
will be designed to meet City and LEED requirements
for water quality, quantity (peak fl ows), and total volume.

Infi ltration will be proposed to the maximum extent
with drought tolerant plantings. Calculations will be
completed following City requirements. Both the
existing and proposed conditions will be documented in
a report that can be used for the CEQA document.

Project Understanding & Requirements
The fi rst step in our lighting design approach begins
with a deep understanding of the project’s scope,
objectives, and requirements. We will collaborate
with the client and our team of architects and
engineers, along with other stakeholders to ensure
the lighting design aligns with the architectural
vision, energy e¡ ciency goals, and regulatory
standards. Key factors include the size of the
area, the type of lighting required, and the lighting
standards to be followed.

Site & Context Anaylsis
A thorough assessment of the physical site is
essential for an eœ ective lighting design. This
includes evaluating natural light sources, the
surrounding environment, and the functional layout
of the area. We take into account any external
lighting considerations, such as neighboring
buildings or landscape features, that might impact
lighting needs.

Design Concept
Based on the survey results, a lighting plan will
be developed. This plan will consider the type of
lighting needed, the appropriate lighting levels for
diœ erent areas, and the placement of fi xtures. The
plan will also consider the power requirements,
wiring, and control systems needed.

Lighting Calculations & Simulations
Our team uses advanced lighting design software to
perform detailed calculations, ensuring appropriate
light levels and uniformity for each area. We conduct
simulations to test various scenarios, assessing
both the functional and aesthetic impact of diœ erent
lighting schemes such as occupied and unoccupied
parking spaces. This data-driven approach ensures
optimal visual comfort, glare control, and energy
use.

TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 14 Geotechnical Investigation Approach
Based on recent existing groundwater levels, the depth
to groundwater can be as shallow as 40 to 50 feet bgs
(Geotracker, 2024). Based on existing soil data in the
vicinity, the subsurface soils may mainly consist of sandy lean clays and sandy silts with some silty sands. The
primary geotechnical considerations for this project may be the use of shallow or deep foundations to support
the project components.

DYA services will consist of performing three borings
to depths ranging from approximately 20 to 45
feet to characterize the subsurface soils below the
proposed structures using hollow-stem auger drilling
techniques. The 3 borings will be strategically spread
out to provide su¡cient areal coverage of the project
site. If groundwater or refusal is encountered, DYA will terminate the boring(s) at whatever depth groundwater
or refusal is met.

One geotechnical design report will be provided
that will consist of a detailed description of the field exploration, graphic boring logs, laboratory test results, a to-scale plot plan of boring locations, and a graphic subsurface profile with fence diagrams of the boring
log data. Conclusions and recommendations regarding
the subsurface soils and groundwater conditions
encountered in the borings performed, shallow
foundation design, bearing capacity, general earthwork/ grading recommendations, infiltration potential, light pole design and pavement design will be provided in the
geotechnical design report.

At this time, the soil and groundwater (if encountered) are assumed to be non-hazardous.

Our scope of services for construction will be provided once the design is complete and the contractor’s
schedule is known. We propose to provide our design
services on a lump-sum basis and future services will be provided on a time-and-expense basis.

Our base scopes of services for input to design are
summarized below:
• Data Review, City of Porterville Encroachment,
Underground Service Alert (USA) Notification:

Review project and underground utility information
provided by TKDA to strategically determine the
proposed boring locations. DYA will prepare an
exploration locations plan. Obtain a City of Porterville no-fee encroachment and permit. Mark proposed
exploration locations in the field for USA notification and coordinate with utility companies for ‘no conflict’ responses prior to performing Item 3 below.
• Geophysical Survey: Perform a geophysical
survey to assess the designated Task 3 exploration
locations for underground utility conflicts.
• Site topographic and Utility survey (CADD)
• Parcel Linework/Boundary Base Map (CADD)
• Digital Elevation/Terrain Model
• Drainage report
• Lighting plan
• Site Grading Plan
• Geotechnical report
• Utility matrix
• 100% civil plan set
• Site demolition plan
• Utility plan
• Civil details
• Signage and way finding details
Site Civil Deliverables
• Subsurface Exploration: Drill three (3) borings using hollow-stem auger drilling techniques, two to a depth
of twenty (20) feet bgs and one to a depth of fortyfive (45) feet bgs, or to refusal, whichever occurs first. Backfill borings soil cuttings. If groundwater
or refusal is encountered, DYA will terminate the
boring(s) at whatever depth groundwater or refusal
is met.
• Investigation Derived Waste (IDW): IDW disposal
is not considered for this phase of the investigation
and design. Based on discussions with the county,
well permits and grouting are not required for
borings shallower than 45 feet.
• Laboratory Testing: Perform eight (8) moisture
content/dry density, 18 index test (particle size
analysis - #200 sieve, or Atterberg limits), four (4)
direct shear, two (2) consolidation, two (2) expansion
index, two (2) compaction, two (2) R-value, and two
(2) corrosion tests.
• Analysis and Reporting: Provide a geotechnical
design report with a description of the field
exploration, boring logs, laboratory test results,
and site plans and fence profiles of the boring log
data. The design report will include conclusions
and recommendations regarding subsurface soil
stratigraphy, groundwater conditions, earthwork/
grading, shallow foundation bearing capacity and
settlements, slab-on-grade, trench backfill, pavement
section thickness, infiltration potential (not BMP
design), light pole design, and corrosion potential.
• Responding to Review Agency Comments:

Respond to one (1) set of agency comments based
on their review of the draft report. Finalize report.
• Meeting and Consultation: Attend up to five (5)
one-hour virtual meetings. Provide consultation as
requested.

TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 15 Power Design & Charging Infrastructure
The project team understands the importance of
transit agencies to improving or replacing its existing infrastructure prior to deploying electric buses and
corresponding charging. Our experienced team is aware
of how critical comprehensive planning is to a transit
operations facility that can accommodate both CNG and
existing ICE vehicles awaiting transition to EV.

Electrical studies, in conjunction with, vehicle modeling (including route and topography analysis), technology
and vehicle assessments are essential to acquire the
comprehensive operational details necessary to deploy
the right electric vehicle (EV) charging technology and at the right quantity. This level of assessment allows
the team to develop a design that can accommodate
the operations and maintenance of various bus types
operating seamlessly as older buses operate to the end
of their lifecycle.

The City must transition its fleet to a fully zero-emission fleet by 2040. Currently the City Maintenance facility
is over 50 years old and past its useful life. In order to accommodate BEBs and improved operations
the building must be replaced. The new facility will
accommodate the operations and maintenance of
various types of vehicles including zero-emission and
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Therefore, charging
infrastructure must be included in the maintenance bays.

The project team brings unparalleled expertise and a
seasoned team experienced in assessing transportation
fleets of various sizes and types, engaging with staœ of all levels and utilizing the data to develop a safe, feasible and phased pathway to supporting electrification and
zero emission operations. Unlike firms reliant on junior staœ, Green Port Energy Solutions (GPES) is composed of industry veterans adept in EV regulatory requirements,
urban planning, route planning, project design, charger and charging infrastructure design, DER assessment
and integration, vehicle and charger sales, grants and
incentives, and project delivery.

The key considerations of this project are (1) operations must be maintained, 24/7/365 and charging is required
at 10 or more maintenance bays; (2) the facility will
support zero-emission vehicles and CNG, we must
cater to the interoperability of various bus types and
charging systems, ensuring seamless operation at
diœerent phases of the conversion and (3) the work
will be performed under a separate contract for the
contractor. Each consideration will be in the forefront of the project’s team’s approach.

The GPES approach to developing the charging plan
and assessing the corresponding power needs, is
organized into four (4) key phases to ensure accurate,
eœective and e¡cient project delivery and management.

The 4-phase approach – Vehicle Assessment, Charging
Assessment, Solutions Development, and Final
Deliverables – is designed to systematically address
every aspect of the project, from initial analysis to final reporting.

Phase 1: Vehicle Assessment
• Reviewing and understanding the ‘why’
behind the City of Porterville’s electrification
and understanding the facilities Master Plan.
• A deep review of the City’s existing BEBs
and planned BEB procurements, including
any previous studies on the system transition
and other support vehicles slated for zero
emission conversion.
• Review utility power availability and capacity.

The site will also expand power via solar
and battery storage which can present an
opportunity to reduce operational cost
• Understanding operational limitations that
can impact vehicle and charging needs.
• A review of local ordinances and regulatory
requirements for charging use
• Developing a project data “needs list” and
acquiring data by closely collaborating with
City Staœ and the power design project team
• Utilize acquired data organized into vehicle
types and battery sizes to determine which
vehicle and charging configurations meet
operational needs (including route and
topography analysis to nearest charging
depot oœ-site).
• Develop electrical capacity and charging
needs at each designated charging points.
• Identify physical charging demands, such as,
time in bay, length of cable versus vehicle
charging port
1 TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 16 Phase 2: Charging Assessment
Chargers are manufactured by numerous
OEMs that oœer various lead times, functionality,
expected quality and support capabilities. The
information gathered in the Vehicle Assessment
and other project Tasks will inform the charging
assessment this second stage where the GPES
team will:
• Identify and review existing EVSE
performance and staœ preference
• Review Facility Plan and layout, electrical
designs and anticipated capacities,
including Solar PV + BESS Concept .
• Evaluate the potential to support diœerent
types of EVs, charging types, sizes and
suggested configurations to maximize
operational e¡ciency during the phased
integration. Identify limitations for integration
with energy management software.
• Assess capabilities for gantry charging,
retractable cord lengths vs bus socket
locations for each type of vehicle and
future alternatives such as automated arm
chargers, wireless chargers, etc.
• Assess charging types for associated
employee and stagged vehicle parking.
• Assess market availability and lead time for
charging stations, charging cables, etc.
• Evaluate and determine the requirements
to acquire funding from existing programs
and rebates, and other incentive sources as
permitted by The City.
• Interview the City’s BEB staœ (Leadership,
Operations, Drivers, Maintenance,
Electricians, etc.) on current operational
procedures, utilization, pain points,
technology suggestions and document
for future deployments and project
implementation.
2 Phase 3: Solutions Development
The modeling data of maximum power needs,
technology evaluations and staœ interviews will
kick oœ the next phase of the project, Solutions
Development which includes:
• Leveraging GPES’s relationships with
Original Equipment Manufacturers
(OEMs) and similar types of transit fleets
to document challenges and successes
and the nuances involved with identified
charging equipment in maintenance
facilities.
3 Phase 3: Solutions Development Continued
• Utilizing the data acquired in the previous two
phases and market research to identify and
project the best dual charging infrastructure
investments for the facility and at various points
during vehicle transitions to 2040.
• Coordination with the wider project team to obtain
LEED Silver or higher
• Identifying market availability and “lead time”
for each identified zero emission vehicle
and infrastructure investment type and size,
ensuring availability aligns with bus/vehicle state
procurement schedules.
• Identify key safety features of equipment,
including fire and pedestrian protection. Develop
additional safety guidelines and suggestions for
safe operational procedures.
• Identifying software capabilities of chargers and
integration requirements for energy management
software.
• Developing an optimal design and quantity for
the plug-in charging configuration and suggested
final plug locations (overhead vs aligned with the
wall) at bays, associated employee and stagged
vehicle parking ensuring compatibility with vehicle
specifications, safety and City buy-in.
• Clearly organized gathered pros and cons of
each proposed equipment and configuration
• Developing rough order of magnitude (ROM)
estimates for each zero-emission charging
infrastructure investment type.
• Identify a suitable charging manufacturer for all
charging infrastructure
• Developing conceptual strategies for
procurement (i.e., owner v. contractor furnished).
• Develop a “software scope” that will be used
as decision points when assessing energy
management software.
• Evaluate project maintenance requirements
and develop “future-proofing” investment list
to ensure resiliency and to adapt to projected
growth
• Update model scenarios to further inform final
recommendations to design team, project
timelines, safety, identification of resiliency
needs, future expansion options, maintenance
requirements and ROM estimates.

TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 17 Phase 4: Final Deliverables
In this fi nal phase, all data, information and
decisions points acquired will be compiled into
a master report, that is informative, practical,
and forward-thinking. The fi nal report will
include:
• One (1) charger cut sheets including
dimensions and electrical requirements and
procurement lead times;
• Two (2) proposed concept for dispenser
layout and bus connection, safety features
(bollards and protective infrastructure); and
• Three (3) Pro/con list for charging
equipment manufacture/type and
manufacturer.

After submission provide additional support
throughout construction and commissioning.
• This comprehensive approach will assist
in positioning the City to achieve its
sustainability goal of being 100% zeroemission by 2040 – with operational e¡ ciency and in compliance with regulatory
requirements.
4 Energy Requirements and Site Assessment
Understanding energy needs is foundational to the
design of the PV system. Our team will conduct a
thorough site survey, taking into account nearby
structures or objects that may impact shading
analysis.

Building Coverage and Capacity Assessment
We will identify the area coverage of the canopy
and potential other locations available for PV
systems. We will assess capacity for the PV system
determining an expected annual kWh production,
and comparing this with the energy model building
energy use.

Equipment Selection
We will evaluate the e¡ ciency and power output
of various PV panels, inverters, and controllers,
ensuring that the selected components align with
the City’s operational goals. Our team will present
these options to the City for consideration.

Coordination with Structural Engineering
The mounting of PV panels will be coordinated with
a structural engineer to design a robust mounting
structure, ensuring stability and safety.

Coordination
The solar PV system will be one consideration
for backup power, other potential power sources
considered will be battery energy storage systems,
hydrogen fuel cell, and traditional generators. We
acknowledge the cities desire to avoid traditional
backup power generation and TKDA will work with
the building o¡ cials to fi nd sources that meet the
needs of building codes and the desires of the City.

We will coordinate interconnection with the utility,
and with subconsultants on source technology.

By focusing on these key considerations, we aim
to provide the City with a solar PV system that not
only meets energy needs but also contributes to
a cleaner, more sustainable future. Together, we
can power the City’s operations while leading the
charge toward renewable energy adoption.
• Site annual production calculations
• Site solar PV layout
Solar Photovoltaic Generating System
Design Deliverables
Solar Panel Design
As the City moves toward a sustainable energy future,
the design of a solar photovoltaic (PV) generating
system is a key component. This initiative not only
supports environmental goals but also enhances
operational e¡ ciency by harnessing renewable energy.

Here’s a look at the key considerations for the solar PV Generating System Design task.

Energy Management Systems
As the City embarks on its electrifi cation journey,
implementing a robust Energy Management System
(EMS) is crucial for optimizing charging operations. This technology will play a vital role in ensuring e¡ cient
energy use and minimizing costs while supporting
the electric fl eet’s needs. In addition to hardware,
there are also a wide range of software options.

TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 18 Phase 1: Project Design Assessment
To select the right software for operations and
future growth it is imperative to identify and
gather the facility limitations, existing systems,
power capacities/limitations of the electrical
infrastructure and charging units, BEB, PV, BESS
and EV vehicle requirements.
1 Phase 2: Software Assessment
GPES will leverage its extensive list of energy
management system suppliers to generate
a target list of 6-8 key energy management
systems that would be ideal for The City’s
current operations and future growth. The
“software scope” will be applied to each of the
identified systems and scored.
2 Phase 2: Software Assessment Continued
In addition, to the criteria gathered in Phase 1 the
software scope will consider:
• Operational needs of the facility and maximize
availability key metrics - such as the number
of installations and chargers utilizing the
software, ability to set charging to reduce TOU
charges, the ability to manage charging to
reduce demand charges, ability to recognize
bus stalls, bus numbers, and evaluate charge
needs, provide operational solutions to handle
charger outages and the ability to prioritize BESS
and solar power first to reduce the electrical
expenditure.
• Software compatibility and operation key metrics
– such as age of the software, current use levels
by transit systems, a minimum 99+% software
uptime, network connection via ethernet or
cellular, OpenADR2.0b or better common
signals, support of Network Time Protocol (NTP/
UTC) time synchronization, software security
features for system integrity and reliability and
remote software upgrades.
• Error messaging requirements and metrics –
such as unrecognized message, out of range/
low signal strength, low battery level, feature not
supported, meter fault, EVSE fault, bus battery,
charging fault, etc.
• Reporting, data storage, user interface metrics
– such as data reporting capabilities, manual
override (computer input) for a selected bus
charging sequence, desktop outputs for charge
telematics, status screens for solar generation/
BESS state of charge, battery state of charge
for each vehicle in the fleet, chargers currently
in operation and corresponding vehicles
charging, estimated time to charge completion,
instantaneous aggregate electrical demand
(dynamic power demand) and future provisions
for detection of power sources.

However, interoperability between the hardware,
software and existing fleet management software is
not always guaranteed. When applying software to a
multi-year project, with diœerent vehicle technologies, interoperability can create a larger challenge. Green
Port Energy Solutions (GPES) excels at executing digital integrations for phased EV integrations and performing
the necessary research and inspections to confirm the
interoperability across a system of products. Our team’s real-world experience on many projects that required
our direct participation in resolving these hardware,
software, and fleet management interoperability issues
makes us best suited to perform this task.

The project scope requires chargers to be capable of
simultaneous charging. The most e¡cient and ideal
method to manage and leverage power resources is
via smart charging with an energy management system.

Utilizing this system can reduce electrical cost, and
ensure operational e¡ciency by charging a full fleet with the least required time. To realize these benefits, the facility requires interoperability regardless of the make and manufacturer of the fleet vehicle or charging system.

Our extensive experience with applying energy
management systems to transit fleets allows the team
to develop a selection swiftly but with accuracy. Here
we employ a two (2) phased approach: Project Design
Assessment, Software Assessment and Selection/
Recommendation.
• System performance narrative
• Product data
Energy Management System Design
Deliverables
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 19 Future Provisions
As the City moves forward with the initial build out of the Zero Emissions Maintenance Facility, we will design an
electrical distribution system that will have the capability to accommodate a building expansion, additional
charging infrastructure, and incorporation of additional power sources such as Solar PV, Battery Electric Storage Systems, or future technology. Future needs will be a
topic in the work sessions. Here’s a breakdown of the
key considerations for Future Provisions.

Key Considerations:

Architectural/Structural/Mechanical
Approach
Our architectural approach is to prioritize the City’s
commitment to sustainable design and operational
practices while promoting a safe, healthy, and productive workplace environment.

Charging Infrastructure
Consider a modular approach to the charging power
distribution system that will allow for expansion to
cover the future purchase of Zero Emission buses.

Expansion of Solar PV Systems
Consideration of future build out of solar PV systems
will require space within the building to contain
equipment such as inverters and combiners. Sizing
of switchboards can be performed to accommodate
future generation and provide space to tie this
generation into the power distribution system.

Battery Electric Storage Systems (BESS):

The use of battery storage systems can be used
to expand the charging capacity, and reduce fees
associated with peak demand. We will provide
information on this technology, and if we install
a micro grid controller will allow battery storage
to seamlessly connect to the power distribution
system.

By focusing on these key considerations, we
aim to provide a power distribution system sized
to accommodate the future with adequate space
for connection of future needs. By including
a microgrid control system we can add future
generation seamlessly to the power distribution
system.

Some of these measures include, but are not limited
to, providing an energy-e¡ cient building orientation
and envelop, natural daylight (where desired), natural
ventilation (where appropriate), water-conserving fi xtures and appliances, durable easy to maintain fi nishes
with low or no VOC content and/or emissions, and
acoustically considered spaces. The building and site
will need to function as intended but also refl ect the City’s values and responsibility to its citizens and the environment.

Key Architectural Considerations:

Site Layout
Safe vehicular and pedestrian tra¡ c fl ow are key to
a successful Maintenance Facility design. Building,
staœ parking, bus storage, and vehicle staging areas
will respond to and be integrated with required
circulation.

Building Envelope Layout
Successful energy e¡ cient building design starts
with maximizing passive systems. These include
a robust thermal envelop, ensuring a continuous
air barrier, and reducing air infi ltration at doors and windows of conditioned spaces, an incorporating
daylight into occupied spaces.

Materials
Materials will be selected for anticipated use, wear
and tear, and building occupant health. Lower
embodied carbon options will be provided where
appropriate, including product and assemblies using
recycled content (less raw materials) and emitting
less harmful pollutants during manufacturing.

LEED Coordination
Starting in early design, all disciplines will participate in a LEED Kick-Oœ meeting. Based on the project’s
requirements and discipline feedback an initial road
map to LEED compliance (scorecard) will be drafted
and subsequently tracked and revised through the
entire design process. And Energy Modeler will
also be engaged early, informing an initial energy
use intensity (EUI) metric which will be tracked and
refi ned as the project develops.

TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 20 Structural Design Considerations for PV design at
bus parking
• Provide a coordinated structural approach that
will meet height requirements for vehicular drive
aisle and match the architectural intent.
• Panel spacing and layout provisions should
meet the code requirement for life safety and
fi re/smoke evacuation at the canopy level.

Canopy height, row gaps, and structure material
selection are all factors to consider in Code
Approvals for PV canopy structures over parking.

California Building Code sections 503.1 and
602.1 are generally accepted provisions for safe
construction of PV covered parking areas.
• Construction in corrosive environments must
be considered for the structures and due
consideration to galvanization and coating
thickness of exposed steel structures is critical
to unsure a building system lifespan and years of
service for the City.

Verify Galvanizations thickness with Corrosive
environments.

Soil properties tested for concrete foundation
material specifi cations.

Soil thermal resistivity testing for electrical
systems and duct bank design.

Material selection and detailing for economy and
durability. Our approach will be to work with the
City to understand area use, tra¡ c, and the balance
of aesthetics, functionality, and cost. Lowest cost
systems may not be the best value for the City
long-term and equal measure should be given to
appearance, functional use, and durability in areas
subject to vehicle tra¡ c.

Structural design approach for PEMB building
• Provide layout and system column/bracing
coordination with the architect based on multiple
similar project experience. Our approach would
be to plan for future expansion and operation
expansion by limiting bracing to only solid
exterior areas without expansion potential.
• Floor and foundation bases should be designed
to accommodate steel building construction
without limits to selected building supplier.

Anchor sizing and foundation design can
be completed without the metal building
manufacturer on board and will allow fl exibility in
design while maintaining economy of system for
multiple potential bidders.
• TKDA will be prepare the PEMB foundation
design. Shallow ring beam foundation with hair
pins in slab will be used for e¡ cient foundation
systems. Slab should be specifi ed with shrinkage
percentage limits to ensure a crack free
exposed slab as much as possible. Final design
of the building will be provided by the PEMB
manufacturer.
• A table will be provided for column base
reactions for rapid shop drawing review and
comparison when the PEMB builder is selected.
• TKDA will prepare the preliminary PEMB
performance specifi cation, fl oor plan, section, and
elevations necessary to obtain public competitive
bids from PEMB manufacturers. The City will then
directly contract the successful manufacture to
be included in completion of the fi nal design
drawings of the PEMB.
• Owner meetings will be required for confi rmation
of welding shop use, need for crane rails or jib
cranes that can be building mounted.

Key Structural Considerations:

Our mechanical design approach is to provide the
City with a sustainable design that provides enhanced
indoor air quality while providing individual thermal
comfort control for as many individual users as possible.

The plumbing design approach is to provide water
conserving fi xtures and appliances where available.

Key Mechanical Considerations:
• Equipment selection to improve energy e¡ ciency while also considering use of products and materials with verifi ed improved environmental life-cycle impacts.
• Utilize refrigerants that have low ozone depletion potential (where available) or implement a refrigerant management plan that addresses leak detection to limit the emissions quantities in the event of system leakage
• Provide metering on water, gas and electricity use to track building level energy use and identify opportunities for additional water savings
• Plumbing design approaches will also consider the use of graywater ready or dual plumbing which will separate black water from graywater. This will allow for current or future reductions in irrigation water use.

TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 21 Transit and Facilities Approach
In conjunction with the proposed Zero-Emission
Maintenance Facility and electrical infrastructure
improvements, the TKDA team will review the existing
site conditions, including operational movements and
procedures by means of an in-person study and the
City’s personnel interviews where appropriate. This will be supported by survey and geospatial imagery as well
as existing utility information.

Following the acceptance of the site assessment and
existing conditions report, TKDA will initiate work on the construction staging and phasing plans. The primary
focus of these plans will be to maintain operational
optimization with minimal impacts to safety and service quality. For this particular task, TKDA will develop staging plans and construction phasing which maximize safety of operators, including compliance with ADA requirements
through accessible pedestrianized zones and modular
construction phasing. Due consideration will be given
to the diœerent vehicle types, including geometrical
movements, existing utility locations and temporary
utility relocations, fueling requirements, parking for
fleet and personal vehicles, charging infrastructure and various maintenance tasks required for the diœering fleet vehicles.

TKDA has extensive experience phasing projects
to minimize disruptions to client operations and will
address this by doing a thorough review of typical
operations throughout the week with construction
phasing and staging aligned to complement ebbs and
flows of service operations. As part of this eœort, TKDA will produce the following deliverables:
• Site Assessment and Existing Conditions Report
• Preliminary construction phasing and staging
plan
• Parking layout and site circulation plan
Transit Facility Deliverables
Opinion of Probable Cost
TKDA’s design team will prepare a comprehensive
construction cost estimate for the project. This report will include a list of all the required tasks, labor hours, and material unit cost. TKDA will utilize the CSI/MasterFormat determined by the City.
• Probable cost estimate
Opinion of Probable Cost
Coordination During Work in Progress
As each task builds on each other, it is important
that the entire project team transfers information and
assumptions made during the design of the task. In
addition to email correspondence, project meetings the
team will generate “needs list” for their tasks to ensure the right data is transferred at the right time. This list will facilitate communication between our design team, the
City, and other stakeholders. Each item listed will be
tracked closely until no further action is needed.

Additionally, findings and decision points from all
tasks will be thoroughly documented, reported during
progress meetings and transferred to the City Staœ
as part the final project manual. TKDA and other key
staœ will be attending field and/or virtual meetings as needed. TKDA and subconsultants have local o¡ces
near the City’s facility. If o¡ce meetings are required, our team will be ready to have in-person discussions and
answers any questions that may arise during the project development.

During the project manual completion stage, TKDA’s
design team will prepare a presentation including design approach, key features of the design, constructability, estimating assumptions, and potential regulatory and
local issues.
• Monthly project reports
• Bi-Weekly meetings
• Project schedule updates
• Design review meetings
• Meeting minutes
• Deliver 100% complete project manual
Coordination During Work In Progress
Deliverables
Technical Design Support
Once the project manual is completed, TKDA’s project
manager and the design leads will provide technical
support to the City during the pre-bid phase and
provide recommendations for selecting a Construction
Contractor. TKDA will review RFI’s, prepare responses to proposer questions, and issue addendums as necessary.

TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 22 • Draft and Final Project Description
Environmental Deliverables
Environmental Clearance Approach
TKDA understand that the City of Porterville will be the lead agency coordinating the CEQA approval for the
project and will require minimum TKDA support for this
task.

TKDA has retained the services of Kimley-Horn to
provide environmental consulting services for the
Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility Project. Based on
preliminary research, per Table 205.02 of the City’s
Zoning Code, transit stations and charging facilities
are not listed in the permitted uses within the PS zone, however, the Zoning Administrator can assign a land use that is substantially similar in character. It is preliminarily assumed that the Zoning Administrator would assign the
Project’s land use to “Government O¡ ces”, which is a
Permitted use in the PS zone.

Kimley-Horn preliminarily fi nds note that the project may qualify for a Class 32 exemption under CEQA (In-Fill
Development Projects).

Kimley-Horn will be provided the following Project detail to support the analysis:
• Site plans and latest project narrative, including
number of parking spaces.
• Construction phasing, equipment, and grading/
excavation/paving estimates.

Environmental Coordination and Project
Management
Kimley-Horn will attend up to (3) three meetings with
the Project team to provide updates on the Project
Description and discuss environmental issues. Any
meetings beyond the above will provided on a time-andmaterials basis.

Additional Services
A&E Services for Facility Improvements at the
Corporation Yard (555 N. Prospect)
This would include designing an enclosed seating area
with an ADA-compliant counter and security glass for the front o¡ ce, redesigning and space planning for ADAcompliant o¡ ce cubicles, and redesigning the parking lot to ensure ADA compliance.

A&E Services for Facility Improvements at the Transit
Center (61 W. Oak Ave)
This would involve redesigning the customer service
desk area to incorporate an ADA-compliant counter with
security glass, enhancing both accessibility and security for the space.

Fire Suppression systems for BEB operations
The TKDA fi re protection team will evaluate and prepare performance documents for the fi re suppression system
for the BEB parking structures. The continued growth of battery electric vehicles into our transportation network has changed the characteristics of fi re hazards and has subsequently driven changes to NFPA Standards. For
example, modern vehicle materials and the presence
of lithium batteries have increased the minimum
classifi cations for parking structures and relative
system design densities by 33%. The team will assess
the design criteria as set forth by NFPA Standards,
confi rm Local and State Codes requirements, and
City’s Insurance provider requirements. The team will
determine seismic parameters, available water fl ow
and pressure available at the project site, potential fi re water service routes and prepare a narrative and plan
documents.

CEQA Project Description
Kimley-Horn preliminarily fi nds that the Project may
qualify for a Class 32 exemption under CEQA (In-Fill
Development Projects). Should the City and KimleyHorn determine the project would require an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND),
Kimley-Horn will submit a budget augment request.

Kimley-Horn will prepare a Project Description
outlining the key elements of the Project. The
Project Description will not discuss exceptions to an
exemption (State CEQA Guidelines 15300.2).
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TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 23 Bollard Protection plan
TKDA will provide preliminary design recommendations
for protecting the proposed infrastructure from vehicle or equipment impacts. Bollard barrier protection systems and/or fencing will be evaluated as proposed solutions
to protect the City’s investments.

Construction Management Support
Based on the RFP documents and email correspondence between the City and TKDA, the City of Porterville is requesting a Proposal for Construction Management
Services for the Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility Project. Our team has reviewed the requirements outlined below and we fully understand the processes for which
we are able to provide the Construction Management
Services requested.

The Scope of Work for this Project includes
General Construction Management Tasks, Planning,
Management, and Project Closeout. Our scope of
services includes, but not limited to:
• TKDA’s full time Project inspector will monitor and
perform inspection services in accordance with the
approved plans and specifications
• On-site inspections throughout duration of the
project.
• Maintain Inspector Job File of project during
construction including plans, submittals, addenda,
etc.
• Attend all project/construction meetings.
• Prepare daily reports and electronic distribution.
• Prepare timely semi-monthly reports and submit to
the City.
• Monitor progress and completion of as-built
drawings.
• Schedule testing and special inspection job
activities.
• Verify all material delivered to the site relating to the project.
• Review and assist the District in verifying contractor’s pay requests.
• Assist the City with close-out procedures.

Paul Gozar will be the Construction Manager for this
Project. Paul has performed many of the same roles for
similar projects and will work seamlessly with the City representatives overseeing the Project. Out team will
provide submittal reviews, prepare inspection reports
and safety audits, among the other general Construction Management Services requested in this RFP.

Paul Gozar works in both architecture and construction
management for transit facility projects with over 29
years of experience. He is recognized for his adept
handling of challenging development projects and the
ability to meet di¡cult deadlines and financially manage projects. Paul has successfully implemented numerous
projects of all sizes for BNSF Railway Company,
Canadian National Railway, and Union Pacific Railway.

Construction Management Assumptions
• The proposed base fee assumes 16 month’s
expense in full operation (220 hours on weekdays,
no weekends, 10-hour working days for 22 days per
month.)
• Prevailing wage rate requirements may be
applicable.
• Construction Material Testing and Inspection
services are not included.

TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 24

KEY PERSONNEL
TKDA will provide all project management for the duration of design services related to this project. As such, we will oversee and manage all work performed by our subconsultant partners. Strong project management is a specialty of our project teams and the reason behind more than a century of successful projects.

TKDA has an extensive history of managing unique teams, built to address the particular challenges of a specifi c project. Our Project Manager is the point person through which all client communication fl ows. Khy Lim, assisted by Luis Garcia will maintain the knowledge of the project, what is going on at all phases, and make sure the right players are engaged at the right time. In partnering with CDE, DYA, Kimley Horn, RSE, and GPES, we have provided the strongest team possible to support the City on this project. Our goal is that partner organizations remain close resources, allowing our fi rms to expand each other’s expertise and experience and strengthen each other’s ability to deliver a successful project.

Khy Lim
Project Manager
Justino Cruz, PE
QA/QC Manager
Craig Edmondson, PE
Civil Engineer
Ursula Larson, AIA,
LEED AP BD+C
Architect
Randall Jacobs, PE
Electrical Engineer
Mark Reierson
Technical Advisor
Edward (Ted) Reinert,
PhD, PE
Geotechnical Lead
Luis Garcia, PE
Assistant Project Manager
Gabriel Carhill, AIA
Project Director
Greg Arbuckle, PE
Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer
TKDA
CDE

DYA (DBE)
Kimley Horn

RSE (DBE)
GPES
Legend
Thomas James, CEP-IT
Environmental Lead
Cody Festa, LS
Survey and Utility Lead
Tanzee Silver, PMP, LEED AP
BD+C, LEED AP O+M, GPRO
Power & BEB Charging
Infrastructure
* Notates: Professional Licensure not held
in the State of California
Please refer to resumes for complete list
of licenses/registrations/certifi cations
Dan Munn, PE
Structural Engineer
*
Logan Couch, PE
Architecture QA/QC, Permitting,
and City Liaison
Paul Gozar, AIA
Construction Management *
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 25 Firm Name Role Primary Responsibility Registrations/Licenses/Certifications Estimated Hours TKDA Khy Lim Project Manager Project management and administration, oversight of the project team, and communication with the City N/A 168 Luis Garcia Asst. Project Manager Assist with project management, administration, and communication with the City Professional Engineer CA #84881 184 Gabriel Carhill Project Director Executive project oversight and support Architect* 68 Justino Cruz QA/QC Manager Quality management plan and quality control oversight Professional Engineer CA #80548 34 Craig Edmondson Civil Engineer Discipline lead for civil design, oversight of the civil engineering and drafting team Professional Engineer CA #95950 82 Dan Munn Structural Engineer Discipline lead for structural design, oversight of the structural engineering and drafting team Structural Engineer CA #4874
Professional Engineer CA #63042

LEED AP
92 Ursula Larson Architect Discipline lead for architectural design, oversight of the architectural design and drafting team Architect CA #41264
LEED AP BD+C
534
Greg Arbuckle Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer Discipline lead for mechanical design, plumbing design, process piping, mechanical systems, and equipment Professional Engineer CA #38279 277 Randall Jacobs Electrical Engineer Discipline lead for electrical design, oversight of the electrical engineering and drafting team Professional Engineer CA #16323 334 Mark Reierson Technical Advisor Mark will serve as the Technical Advisor and provide electrical program coordination Minnesota Class A Master Electrician
Minnesota Class A Journeyman Wireman
24 Paul Gozar Construction Management Paul will provide the construction management services for the project Architect* DYA
Edward (Ted)
Reinert Geotechnical Lead Lead for geotechnical services Professional Engineer CA #86311 100 Kimley
Horn
Thomas James Environmental Lead Lead for environmental services CEP-IT #47133219 47 RSE
Cody Festa Survey and Utility Lead Lead for survey services and utility coordination Professional Land Surveyor CA #9340 52 GPES
Tanzee Silver Power & BEB Charging Infrastructure Lead for Power & BEB Charging Infrastructure PMP. LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP O+M, Green
Professional Certified Instructor (GPRO) 70
CDE
Logan Couch Architecture QA/QC, Permitting, and City Liaison City liaison, QA/QC Architecture, and Permitting Professional Engineer CA #90046 200 *Notates: Professional Licensure not in the State of California Our Team at a Glance
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 26 Resumes
Project Manager/Designer, San Bernardino Intermodal
Facility Ono Lead Track Extension, BNSF Railway, San
Bernardino, CA
Construction coordination for a three miles lead track
extension project, including excavation, grading and
drainage improvements, drainage basin, track and
turnouts demolition, track and turnouts installation, signal system, sound wall and sound absorptive gates, tubular
steel fencing, utilities relocation, buildings demolition, streets demolition, new streets alignment, street lighting, and landscaping.

Project Manager/Designer, Stockton Intermodal
Facility Expansion, BNSF Railway, Stockton, CA
TKDA provided design coordination and construction
support services for a 14 acres chassis parking lot,
27 acres trailer stacking/parking lot expansion, 11
acres concrete production track concrete pavement,
20,000 feet of future production track, 10,000 feet of
new storage track, 4,800 feet of Wye track, including
excavation, grading, cement treating soil, aggregate
base, subballast, drainage improvements, fire protection system, high mast lighting, fiber reinforced concrete
pavement, concrete valley gutter, concrete curb and
gutter, asphalt paving, utilities relocation, fencing
improvements, k-rail protection, parking lot striping and pavement marking.

Project Manager, Electric Hostler Charging Stations at
Hobart Yard, BNSF Railway, Commerce, CA
This project consisted of 10 new Hostler charging
stations, including new electrical services, duct bank, switchboard, charging stations, striping, and signage.

Education:
• Bachelor of Architecture, California State Polytechnic University
Certifications:
• BNSF Contractor Safety Orientation with Roadway Worker Protection
• eRailSafe
• Union Pacific Roadway Worker Protection
Khy Lim
Role: Project Manager
Khy Lim is responsible for designing and managing projects for TKDA’s rail and transit clients, which include UPRR, JPL/NASA, and BNSF Railway. With over 32 years of experience, he has designed numerous buildings for UPRR, such as the LATC Yard O¡ce, UPRR Salt Lake Intermodal Facility, BNSF Los Angeles Intermodal Facility Maintenance Building, hostler charging stations, and Intermodal and Auto Parking Lot Expansion. His responsibilities encompass technical CADD support, building design, project coordination with engineers and owners, project management, coordination of construction permits with local governing agencies, and construction administration.

Project Manager/Designer (2021-2023), BNSF Railway,
San Bernardino Intermodal Facility Expansion (Former
Swap Meet), BNSF Railway, San Bernardino, CA
TKDA provided design coordination and construction
support services for a 17 acres trailer parking lot
expansion, including excavation, grading and drainage
improvements, asphalt paving, parking lot lighting,
utilities relocation, fencing improvements, parking lot striping and pavement marking.

Project Manager/Designer, Commerce Intermodal
Facility High Speed Rail Flyover Parking Lot Mitigation, BNSF Railway, Commerce, CA
TKDA provided design coordination for a 31 acre trailer parking lot mitigation, including excavation, grading and drainage improvements, asphalt paving, seal coating,
high mast lighting, utilities relocation, In-gate check point, fencing improvements, k-rail protection, parking lot striping and pavement marking.

Project Manager, Electric Holster Charging Station at
San Bernardino Intermodal Facility, BNSF Railway, San
Bernardino, CA
This project consisted of 10 new hostler charging
stations, including new electrical services, duct bank, switchboard, charging stations, striping, and signage
Designer/Construction Support, San Bernardino
Holster Charging, BNSF Railway, San Bernardino, CA
Design and construction coordination for 18 electrical
hostler charging stations, including new electrical
services, duct bank, switchboard, charging stations,
striping, and signage.

TKDA
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 27 Project Manager/Structural Designer, Modesto and
Turlock Amtrak Passenger Platforms; BNSF Railway
Company, Modesto and Turlock, CA
TKDA was selected to complete design engineering and
construction management services for two new Amtrak
Platforms at the existing Modesto and Turlock-Denair
Amtrak Stations in northern California. Additionally,
BNSF requested up to three options for pedestrian
crossings be considered for conceptual design with one
option proceeding to a 100% design: “Maze” double
track crossing, center platform layout, and overhead
pedestrian bridge crossing. Luis provided project
management, structural design as well as coordination
with CPUC, Caltrans, and several agencies.

Project Manager/Structural Designer, Merced to
Stockton 2MT Segment 3 and Segment 4; BNSF
Railway Company, Hughson, CA
This project was the construction of approximately nine miles of a second Main Line Track. Services included
project management and structural design, coordination
with CPUC, Caltrans, and several agencies to modify ten at-grade crossings along the corridor.

Third-Party Coordinator/At-Grade Crossing Liaison,
National City RD/BD/Ethanol Transload/Blend; Kinley
Construction Group/USD, CA
This project was the construction of transload facility.

Luis provided coordination with CPUC, Caltrans, and
several agencies to modify Civic Center Drive at-grade
crossing.

Education
• Master of Science, Civil Engineering, California State Polytechnic University
• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, California State Polytechnic University
Certifications
• Amtrak Engineering Contractor Orientation With Roadway Worker Protection
• BNSF Contractor Safety Orientation With Roadway Worker Protection
• eRailSafe
• FRA Part 219 Alcohol and Drug Use For All Roadway
Workers
Luis Garcia, PE
Professional Engineer CA #84881, WA
Role: Assistant Project Manager
Luis Garcia manages and designs construction of railroad and transit infrastructure with over 11 years of experience. His experiences includes mainline and yard track, intermodal facilities, bridges/grade separations, and commuter rail projects on the West Coast. Luis’ construction management experience includes pre-construction services, permitting preparation and support, interface with public agencies, on-site inspections, observation reports, RFI’s, submittals, change orders, schedule management, conducting progress status meetings, and preparing close-out documents. His ability to develop strong client relationships in the field contributes to the timely delivery of successful projects.

Structural Designer, Merced 2nd Amtrak Platform;
BNSF Railway Company, Merced, CA
This project was the construction of a second passenger platform. Luis provided design and construction
management services, coordination with CPUC,
Caltrans, and several agencies.

Project Manager, L.A. Union Station Security
Enhancements; Amtrak, Los Angeles, CA
This project improved the overall security to reduce
risk of threats at L.A. Union Station. Luis rovided
multidisciplinary design coordination to address the
station vulnerabilities. Scope included bollard protection, lighting enhancements, surveillance cameras, access
control, and historical preservation review.

Project Manager, Sacramento Valley Station Security
Enhancements; Amtrak, Sacramento, CA
This project improved the overall security to reduce
risk of threats at Sacramento Valley Station. Luis
provided multidisciplinary design coordination to
address the station vulnerabilities. Scope included,
bollard protection, lighting enhancements, surveillance cameras, access control, and historical preservation
review.

Project Manager and Design Reviewer, L.A. Metro
Gold Line Foothill Extension - Phase 2B; BNSF Railway
Company, Glendora to Montclair, CA
This project constructed several railroad overpass grade separations. Luis reviewed girder erection plans and
critical lift plans.

TKDA
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 28 Project Manager/Project Architect, King Street
Maintenance Facilities Upgrades; Amtrak,Seattle, WA
Managed and provided architectural and engineering
design services, master planning, as well as
construction management for facilities, track, and utilities improvements throughout the yard. Work began in
2009 and has continued in a multi-phased approach
to preserve existing operations while expanding
capacity for future expansion of yard operations.

Projects include yard utilities, wayside services, new
facilities, buildings, locomotive shop, track expansions, inspection pit and equipment rehabilitations, demolition and decommissioning. Work requires coordination
among many stakeholders, including Sound Transit,
WSDOT, and the City of Seattle. Currently overseeing
the construction of a track reconfiguration and wayside services for the yard, including coordination for public road closures and coordination with SDOT.

Project Manager, Miami Station Relocation; Amtrak,
Miami, FL
Currently overseeing the design to address accessibility and long-term issues in the newly relocated station,
including platform repairs, signage replacement,
replacement of the HVAC system, updates of all
restrooms, and acoustical design for the passenger
waiting area for the station. All platform and station
lighting will be replaced and a separate utility service metering will be installed for the station and platform.

Project Architect, Corwith Intermodal Building; BNSF
Railway, Chicago, IL
Provided preliminary design and assessment for
modifications to existing and new facilities to support continued growth and expansion for the intermodal
operations.

Education
• Bachelor of Architecture, Illinois Institute of Technology Certifications
• BNSF Contractor Safety Orientation With Roadway Worker Protection
• eRailSafe
• OSHA 10 HR
• Union Pacific Roadway Worker Protection
Gabriel Carhill, AIA
Architect DE, FL, IL, MN, TX, WA
Role: Project Director
Gabriel Carhill designs and manages architectural projects with 19 years of experience. He is experienced in rail, industrial, and commercial projects and excels in coordinating large and diverse teams of designers and engineers.

Gabe consistently delivers cost-eœective design solutions for clients. He provides programming and planning, cost/benefit analysis, design development, construction documents, permitting and bidding, and construction management, serving as an on-site architectural representative. He led the adaptation of BIM software to deliver a comprehensive solution throughout a project.

Project Manager, Yard O¬ce Fire Assessment; BNSF
Railway, Alliance, NE
Provided assessment, design and construction services
for the replacement of a fire casualty building, relocating critical operations and consolidation of personnel across several buildings at the facility, and demolishing the
existing fire-damaged building.

Project Manager, WMF ACS-64 Locomotive
Commissioning Facility; Amtrak, Wilmington, DE
Provided architectural and engineering design services
for a new 16,000 SF facility to commission and service
the new Siemens ACS-64 Locomotives. Project required
close work with local stakeholders and environmental
coordination, due to existing contamination in the yard, as well as reconfiguration of existing catenary systems for the southwest area of the yard. In addition, utility transmission lines and yard utilities were relocated
and reconfigured to accommodate the new building.

A new kirk-key system was developed to allow for the
catenary service lines to run through the building for
commissioning of the equipment.

Project Manager, SAS ADA and Station Improvements;
Amtrak, San Antonio, TX
Provided architectural and engineering design and
construction services to replace the existing ticket
window; the scope was expanded to include an update
of all the restrooms and new flooring and painting
throughout the passenger waiting areas. Recent
additional scope includes exterior canopy additions,
paving replacement, and a complete replacement of the
buildings HVAC systems.

TKDA
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 29 Quality Assurance Manager, Hostler Charging San
Bernardino IMF; BNSF Railway, San Bernardino, CA
Design for installation of six 180kW Level 3 DC fast
chargers with three dispensing spots each (total of
18 charging stalls) for charging hostler trucks. Project included conceptual design and provisions for a second
phase for an additional 15 chargers.

Quality Assurance Manager, Work Order Condition
Assessments; King County, WA
This project involves undertaking condition assessments across the various transit facilities within King County.

This contract allows King County Metro to report to the FTA and informs better asset management practices.

Contract responsibilities include project management
(schedule, cost, quality, and resource management);
technical review of deliverables and cost estimates;
contract management; and overseeing the diversity and
equity and DBE reporting/administration.

Quality Assurance Manager, Building Assessment
Program; BNSF Railway, Nationwide
TKDA has provided annual visual, non-destructive
inspection and condition assessment of buildings/
facilities across the BNSF 30,000-mile rail network since 2020. This includes maintenance-of-way buildings, crew
facilities, o¡ces, depots, and administrative buildings as well as all the supporting systems.

Quality Assurance Manager, BNSF Coordinator, Ono
Lead Track Extension; BNSF Railway, San Bernardino,
CA
Engineering Design and Construction of fourth lead
track along 4.3 miles of existing BNSF corridor north to the existing San Bernardino Intermodal Yard.

Education
• Masters of Engineering, Construction Engineering and
Management, University of Michigan
• Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico DF
Certifications
• Amtrak Engineering Contractor Orientation With Roadway Worker Protection
• BNSF Contractor Safety Orientation With Roadway Worker Protection
• eRailSafe
• Union Pacific Roadway Worker Protection
Justino Cruz, PE
Professional Engineer CA #80548
Role: QA/QC Manager
Justino Cruz manages rail projects in TKDA’s West Coast branch with over 20 years of experience. He is an expert at developing solutions for the railroad and transit industry that deliver lasting value, including new construction, consulting support, maintenance, rehabilitation, operational and logistic strategies, and cost-benefit analysis. Justino provides engineering design services to Class I railroads, short-lines, regional and commuter agencies, port authorities, business and industrial parks, trans-loading and intermodal entities, and railserved industries. Justino is a valuable team member in all areas of multidisciplinary transportation projects including Quality Assurance/Quality Control and implementing measures to ensure projects meet safety, time, and budget expectations for a successful construction phase.

Various improvements and modifications (storm water
drainage/water quality, circulation/roadway, signal,
sound walls, and utility) that are ancillary and related to the lead track extension are included on the project. To accommodate the proposed improvements, partial and
full property acquisitions are required outside the BNSF right-of-way, making the community outreach and thirdparty coordination of the utmost importance.

Engineering Design Review, LA Metro Gold Line
Foothill Extension Phase 2B; BNSF Railway, Los
Angeles, CA
Engineering Design review on behalf of BNSF Railway
for L.A. Metro Gold Line Track Extension. Metro’s plan
for better transit includes the Foothill Extension project which will provide 12.3 miles of new rail to the east
beyond the current end point of the L Line in Azusa, and added stations in the cities of Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona, Claremont and Montclair. Design review
included Track Plan Sets, Special Trackwork and Issued
for Bid Packages.

Rail Lead, King Street Maintenance Facilities
Upgrades, Amtrak, Seattle, WA
Engineering design for expansion and Track No.2
realignment at the existing King Street Coach Yard
facility and assisting with construction for the next phase of track reconfiguration and wayside services for the
yard, including coordination for public road closures
and coordination with SDOT, as well as providing
Construction Phase Services.

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TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 30 Craig Edmondson, PE
Professional Engineer CA #95950, AZ, ID, MN, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA
Role: Civil Engineer
Craig Edmondson is a Project Manager for TKDA’s West Coast Rail Division. A Professional Engineer in California and numerous additional West Coast states, Craig has garnered multi-faceted experience working across Australia, the Middle East, and North America on high-speed rail, heavy rail, light rail, monorail, commuter rail, and freight rail (bulk/intermodal) projects.

With a background in track engineering and utilities, he has served in numerous design management and project/program management roles from initial scoping, bidding, and feasibility all the way through conceptual/preliminary engineering to construction phase support. He has extensive experience in establishing project management systems and overseeing projects/programs/design packages of capital values in the tens of thousands, to projects with capital values exceeding $1B.

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Project Manager, Metro Transit Assessments; King
County Metro, Seattle, WA
TKDA is providing multidisciplinary condition
assessments for the KCM transit facilities, reporting
on the State of Good Repair (SGR) and facilitating
compliance with the FTA best practices and FTA Transit
Asset Management (TAM) Final Rule. The contract
involves performing visual inspections, finon-destructive testing, identifying deficiencies, updating the EAM
database, producing High Level Condition Assessment
Reports, cost estimates for repairs and replacement, and fireplacement specifications.

Assistant Project Manager/Track Lead, 3MT Martinez
to Bear Valley Road; BNSF Railway, CA
The 3MT Martinez to Bear Valley Road Project is a freight capacity expansion project adding a third main track,
approximately 13 miles in length and two staging tracks of approximately 5 miles in length, in the BNSF Cajon
Subdivision. Craig is providing project management,
third-party coordination, overseeing DBE reporting/
administration, leading the track design, and leading
sustainability design eœorts.

Lead Track and Civil Engineer, Watson Yard, BNSF
Railway, Wilmington, CA
Construct new o¡ce building to support BNSF
Wilmington staœ. Designed the plumbing system for this
new o¡ce building.

Education
• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Hons), University of New South Wales
• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), University of New
South Wales
Certifications
• Amtrak Engineering Contractor Orientation With Roadway Worker Protection
• BNSF Contractor Safety Orientation With Roadway Worker Protection
• eRailSafe
• Union Pacific Roadway Worker Protection
• UPRR SMS Training 2023
Program Management Consultant, Sepulveda Transit
Corridor PDAs; Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transit Authority (LACMTA), CA*
The Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project is a fixed
guideway transit service running between the San
Fernando Valley and Los Angeles International
Airport through the westside of Los Angeles. Craig’s
responsibilities included:
• Project management/rail engineering/P3
procurement technical advisor
• Oversight of project controls, document control,
quality/requirements management, managing
reviews of all PDA/environmental deliverables
• Setting up and developing project management
processes/systems including; work breakdown
structure, document control, project management
plan, file management systems, project charter,
quality/requirement management, budget, and
schedule
• Interdepartmental coordination between the various
Metro departments, external third parties and
stakeholders
• Managing cost estimates including capital estimates,
lifecycle rehab and replacement, operational and
maintenance
*Completed with previous employer
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 31 Dan Munn, PE, SE, LEED AP
Structural Engineer CA #4874, WA
Professional Engineer CA #63042, AZ, MD, MI, TX, WA
Role: Structural Engineer
Dan engages professional partners regionally in the planning and implementation of engineering design projects and renewable energy installations. He works directly with Design Build solar EPC contractors as a design expert for solar installations and works directly with owners as the Owner’s engineer and Construction Manager to prepare solar RFPs for design-build solicitation, perform design Peer Reviews, and for Manufacturer engagement. He has led the design of over 100 solar plants from traditional rooftops to some of the most unique façade applications for iconic structures. Recent designs include multi-site solar and renewable energy systems throughout seven Seattle Public Schools, a custom 6-megawatt tiled roof and façade system at Google Corp’s Bayview Headquarters, and a 6.4-megawatt rooftop solar system for the Mandalay Bay Resort and Conference center in Las Vegas, the largest rooftop solar plant in the US at the time.

Dan acted as Owner’s Engineer and pioneered a combined Energy E¡ciency and Energy Production project with a partner in NRG Energy for Patterson Logistics at their Dinuba, CA plant. This was a first-of-its-kind project to have an on-thebill financed holistic energy project for NRG. The combined projects resulted in net utility savings on day 1 and over $1 million in savings over the term of the agreement for Patterson Logistics.

With over 25 years of experience in structural engineering across thousands of projects, as well as 14 years dedicated to renewable energy, Dan brings invaluable expertise as the discipline lead for this project.

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Project Manager/Structural Engineer, Seattle Public
Schools Rooftop Solar 850kWdc Over Six Rooftops,
Seattle Public Schools, Seattle, WA*
Project Manager/Structural Engineer, Waukegan
School District Rooftop Solar Design 750 kWdc over
five (5) sites, Waukegan School District, Waukegan, IL* Project Manager/Structural Engineer, Palomar Health
Escondido and Poway Campus solar planning design3.7MWdc, Escondido, CA Project Manager/Structural Engineer, Kaiser
Permanente Municipal Portfolio 2.3 MWdc-12 sites, Los
Angeles, CA*
Project Manager/Structural Engineer, MGM Mandalay
Bay Photovoltaic Array-6.4 MWdc, Las Vegas, NV*
Education
• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Arizona State University
Project Manager/Structural Engineer, FedEx Field PV
Array for Washington Redskins-2.0 MWdc, Landover,
MD*
Project Manager/Structural Engineer, El Toro Exports
PV array ground mount-2 MWdc, El Toro, CA*
Project Manager/Structural Engineer, Solar Campus
wide solar PV roll-out, Confidential Client, CA
*Projects performed with previous employer.

TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 32 Project Architect and Sustainability Specialist ,
Northfield Truck Station; MnDOT, Northfield, MN
The $5.5M, 8,000 SF MnDOT Truck Station includes
fleet bays and wash bay area for the general upkeep
and storage of fleet vehicles as well as an adjacent
administrative area with a crew room, private o¡ce,
and locker area. Responsible for the building envelope
design and detailing, exterior and interior material
selection, floor plan finalization and detailing, code
analysis, and adherence to MN B3 Guidelines which
included an outbuilding PV array. Authored and/or highly edited specifications for sustainability requirements,
provided multi-discipline design coordination, and
oversaw the online B3 version 3.2r01 documentation
process.

Sustainability Specialist, LEED Assessment and
Energy Savings Study; BNSF Railway Company, Willow
Springs, IL and Haslet, TX
Initially using LEED v4.0 BD+C as a basis of sustainable design, two common BNSF Railway building types
were assessed for their level of adherence which
included a maintenance-of-way (MOW) facility concept
design at Willow Springs, Illinois and an employee
building concept design at Haslet, Texas. The resultant study focused on select roof and wall upgrades that
might lower energy demand and operational costs.

Responsible for determining the roof and wall upgrade
assemblies and their associated costs. Co-authored the
study outlining results and recommendations.

Education
• Master of Architecture, University of Virginia
• Bachelor of Arts, Art History; Philosophy, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Certifications
• Green Building Certification Institute, LEED Accredited Professional, Building Design and Construction
• NCARB
• Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Technician (PHT)
Ursula Larson, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Architect CA #41264, DC, IA, KY, MN, TX, VA
Role: Architect
Senior Project Architect, Project Manager, and Sustainability Specialist Ursula Larson is an experienced designer who specializes in educational, governmental, and military facilities. A strong advocate for environmentally responsible design, she helps clients optimize their facilities with solutions for lessening their environmental impact and lowering their operating expenses.

For LEED certification and/or Minnesota Better Buildings and Beyond (MN B3) project compliance, Ursula informs the client and design team on sustainability requirements, provides options for achieving, oversees the final documentation process.

Project Architect, Liquefied Natural Gas Plant Control
Building; Confidential Client, MN
The project includes the design and construction
of a new Control Building for facility operations.

Responsible for field verification, code analysis, plan right-sizing, architectural design and detailing, discipline coordination, and architectural specifications.

Sustainability Specialist, Saint Paul Paul Service
Center; Confidential Client, MN
The project includes the design and construction of a
new 325,000 GSF Service Center replete with o¡ces,
conference and training rooms, industrial shops, vehicle work bays, and parking garage, and roof top solar
array. Project is to be certified LEED v4.1 BD+C Silver and contribute to the overall “The Heights” community
v4.1 LEED for Communities: Plan and Design Platinum
certification. Responsible for initial building envelope design, initial code analysis, LEED credit coordination/ tracking, architectural specifications, and technical QA/ QC. Project is in CD phase.

Project Architect, Building 005 Mogul 2 Install Project; Confidential Client, IA
The project involved the installation of a large piece
of equipment integral to adhesive manufacturing.

Responsible for hazard occupancy code analysis
involving multiple industrial ingredients, floor and roof plans, rated wall penetrations and openings, associated detailing, specification editing, and multidisciplinary coordination.

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TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 33 Mechanical Engineer, Yard O¬ce Facility, BNSF
Railway, Amarillo, TX
New o¡ce building to support BNSF Amarillo staœ. My
tasks included generating heating and cooling load
calculations, equipment and duct layout, and equipment
selection consisting of DOAS and VRF systems.

Designed a plumbing system consisting of domestic
water, sanitary drainage and gas.

Mechanical Engineer, Miami Station Relocation,
Amtrak, Miami, FL
Currently overseeing the design to address accessibility and long-term issues in the new relocated station,
including platform repairs, signage replacement,
replacement of the HVAC system, updates of all
restrooms, and acoustical design for the passenger
waiting area for the station. All platform and station
lighting will be replaced and a separate utility service metering will be installed for the station and platform.

Gregory is designing the replacement of the existing
constant air volume HVAC system with a DOAS and VRF
system to provide higher e¡ciency system and improve
airflow throughout the building.

Mechanical Engineer, Watson Yard, BNSF Railway,
Wilmington, CA
Construct new o¡ce building to support BNSF
Wilmington staœ. Designed the plumbing system for this
new o¡ce building.

Mechanical Engineer, NS Enola Yard West End O¬ce,
BNSF Railway, Enola, PA
Construct new crew facility to support railway staœ. My tasks included generated heating and cooling load
calculations, equipment and ductwork sizing and layout, and equipment selection. Design of domestic water and
sanitary drainage systems.

Education
• Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA
Certifications
• BNSF Contractor Safety Orientation With Roadway Worker Protection
• eRailSafe
• ENV SP Certified
• ICC Mechanical Plans Examiner Certified
Gregory Arbuckle, PE
Professional Engineer CA #38279, IL, WA
Role: Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer
Gregory is an experienced engineer with excellent oral, written, and communication skills. Though able to work independently and with little direction, he succeeds in a team environment. Gregory has excellent organizational and time management skills, as well as experience with industry relevant programs, including Revit, Autocad, and Autocad MEP.

Mechanical Engineer, California B18 Diesel Tower
HVAC Evaluation, BNSF Railway, Barstow, CA
Assess the building’s existing HVAC systems and
provide a report summarizing current conditions,
recommendations for system replacement and
associated high level cost estimates.

Mechanical Engineer, Phoenix Building 2 General
Assessment, BNSF Railway, Phoenix, AZ
Assess the existing building for air conditioning
improvements. As part of the assessment provided
a report summarizing current conditions, options for
improvements and level cost estimates.

Mechanical Engineer, TE and High Edit Lab,
Confidential Client
New o¡ce and laboratory renovation and expansion.

Generate heating and cooling load calculations. Design
the plumbing system for building expansion including
domestic water, RO and soft water expansion, sanitary
and storm drainage.

Mechanical Engineer, Service Center, Confidential
Client
Design domestic water, sanitary and storm drainage,
and natural gas system for new service center and fleet buildings.

Mechanical Engineering Associate III, City of Los
Angeles, Bureau of Engineering, Los Angeles, CA*
Designed process pumps, pipes, and tanks for the City’s Capital Improvement wastewater projects
*Projects performed with previous employer.

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TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 34 Electrical Engineer, Vehicle Charging Stations 2021,
Confidential Client, Multiple Locations, US
The project included providing 68 Level 2 electric
vehicle chargers for fleet vehicles across 8 locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Tasks included new electrical
service, electrical distribution equipment and circuiting to chargers.

Electrical Engineer, Vehicle Charging Stations 2024,
Confidential Client, Multiple Locations, US
Following up to the 2021 project this project expanded
the fleet vehicle EV conversion with adding 411 Level
2 chargers and 45 Level 3 DC fast charging location
across 41 locations located in Minnesota, Wisconsin,
Michigan, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Tasks
included new electrical service, electrical distribution equipment and circuiting to chargers.

Electrical Engineer, Johnson High School Mechanical
and Electrical Upgrades, Saint Paul Public Schools,
Saint Paul, MN
The project replaced and upgraded Johnson High
School’s original building HVAC and electrical systems, which had exceeded their useful life expectancy. The
project began with a predesign to evaluate and refine
the scope of work, construction budget, and project
schedule. Once completed, services were extended to
include design and construction administration.

Education
• Master of Science, Electrical Engineering, University of Minnesota
• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, University of Minnesota Certifications
• Amtrak Engineering Contractor Orientation With Roadway Worker Protection
• Lighting Certified Professional (LC)
• LEED AP
Randall Jacobs, PE, LC, LEED AP
Professional Engineer CA #16323, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DC, FL, IL, IA, MN, MO, MD, MT, NE, ND, NC, NM, Nova Scota (Canada), OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, Saskatchewan (Canada), TX, WI, WY, and NCEES
Role: Electrical Engineer
Randy Jacobs designs electrical power, lighting, and communications systems with 37 years of experience. He is experienced in medium- and low-voltage power distribution for industrial, commercial, education, government, and healthcare facilities including the design of electrical systems for hazardous locations. He is also a certified lighting designer experienced in lighting performance, photometry, and control. Experience with low voltage communications systems include Fire Alarm, Public Address, CCTV, Telephone, Data, and Access Control systems.

In addition to the design of electrical systems for new and renovated buildings and campuses, he has performed peer reviews, commissioning services, power analysis studies, pre-design studies, master planning, and lighting redesign studies. Power analysis studies include Arc Flash Analysis, Fault Current Analysis, and Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination studies.

The project included the installation of approximately
30 new air handling unit, and a new electrical service.

A geothermal system was implemented to provide air
conditioning for the school, which it previously did not have. The geothermal system also provided part of the
building’s heating needs.

Electrical Engineer, Tashjian Bee Discovery Center
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, University of
Minnesota, Chanhassen, MN*
This 7, 530 SF building at the Minnesota Landscape
Arboretum incorporated Passive solar, radiant floor
heating and cooling, ground source heat pumps, and
solar photo voltaic panels to achieve a near net zero
building. The building and site included pollinator
gardens and active honeybee hives with interior
teaching space and honey extraction.

Electrical Engineer, Olbrich Botanical Gardens Fautschi Family Learning Center, City of Madison, WI*
This project included the replacement of the original
1992 greenhouse and added an 8,500-sf, 2 story
learning center expansion. The project included a
60,000-gallon cistern beneath the learning center
for rain water capture which provides 75% of the
greenhouse water needs. The building was NEED-NC
v.3 Platinum and designed to use 61% less energy that
the baseline and featured a radian floor system and
Solar Photo Voltaic roof array.
*Projects performed with previous employer.

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TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 35 Electrical Designer (2024), Hostler Charging San
Bernardino IMF; BNSF Railway, San Bernardino, CA
Provided design for installation of six 180kW Level 3 DC fast charger with three dispensing spots each (total of 18 charging stalls) for charging hostler trucks. Project included conceptual design and provisions for a second
phase for an additional 15 chargers.

Electrical Designer (2023), Hostler Charging South
Seattle IMF; BNSF Railway, Seattle, WA
Provided design and construction management for
installation of four 300kW Level 3 DC fast charger with three dispensing spots each (total of 12 charging stalls) for charging hostler trucks. Project included provisions for one additional charger.

Electrical Designer (2022), Hostler Charging Stockton
IMF; BNSF Railway, Stockton, CA
Provided design and construction management for
installation of five 180kW Level 3 DC fast charger with three dispensing spots each (total of 15 charging stalls) for charging hostler trucks. This project resulted in the terminal being one of the first fully electrified hostler fleets in North America.

Project Manager (2019-2020), California Air Resources
Board (CARB) Electrified Infrastructure – Stockton IMF; BNSF Railway, Stockton, CA
Provided design and construction management for
three 60kW hostler fast chargers and one shore power
connection for a hybrid RTG at the Stockton Intermodal
Facility.

Education
• Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Technology, Excelsior College
• Journeyman Inside Wireman Apprenticeship Program,
Minneapolis Electrical J.A.T.C.

Certifications
• Amtrak Engineering Contractor Orientation With Roadway Worker Protection
• BNSF Contractor Safety Orientation With Roadway Worker Protection
• EPRI Certified Instrumentation Technician
• eRailSafe
• METRA Safety
• Norfolk Southern Roadway Worker Protection
• OSHA 10-Hour Safety
• Roadway Worker Protection
• TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) • Union Pacific Roadway Worker Protection
Mark Reierson
Minnesota Class A Master Electrician
Minnesota Class A Journeyman Wireman
Role: Technical Advisor
Mark Reierson leads and supports electrical engineering projects with 23 years of experience. With over 12 years of practical fieldwork as a licensed master electrician, Mark oœers a unique perspective crucial for project design. He has a proven track record of sophisticated system commissioning, complex system troubleshooting, and system design. In his current role, Mark spearheads design teams and oœers technical guidance on projects in the burgeoning realm of emerging technologies, with a focus on supporting the advancement of zero-emission technologies.

Project included provisions for future build-out of
ten hostler fast chargers and five RTG shore power
stations. Coordination with utility on new service to
feed the charging equipment. Mark provided project
management and electrical design services for this
endeavor.

Project Manager (2019-2020), CARB San Bernardino
IMF; BNSF Railway, San Bernardino, CA
Provided design and construction management for one
drayage truck charger and one side-loader charger.

Coordination with utility on new transformer at the side loader area, installation of service equipment and feeder to side loader charger, installation of side loader charger, provided feeder and service equipment for Dray
charger, and installation of Dray charger. Mark served as the project manager for the entire project.

Project Manager (2022), Electrification Concept; BNSF
Railway, Oakland, CA
Provided conceptual design and cost estimates for
installation of a 300kW Level 3 DC fast charger with
three dispensing spots for charging hostler trucks. Mark served as the project manager for this project.

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TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 36 Construction Manager, MTF DFO Tank Addition, BNSF
Railway, Belen, NM
This project added two (2) new 3 million gallon DFO
storage tanks with truck unload/loadout pad, tank farm
liner, tank car unloading, with IW storage tank, grit
chamber, and lift station.

Construction Manager, LMIT Argentine Yard, BNSF
Railway, Kansas City, KS
Overall facility upgrades involving two (2) wheel truing machine pits, electrical upgrades, additional locomotive track storage, life and egress safety, new exterior
cladding, new washbay, new wheel garden, new HVAC
rooftop units, and exhausting system.

Construction Manager, Service Platform Rehabilitation,
BNSF Railway, Corwith, IL
Construction Administration Services for the TKDA
designed service platform rehabilitation in Corwith, IL.

Construction Manager, Industrial Waste System
Improvements,BNSF Railway, Lincoln, NE
Evaluation and rehabilitation of BNSF’s Industrial
Wastewater Infrastructure at Hobson Yard located in
Lincoln, NE.

Construction Manager, Glasgow Subdivision, BNSF
Railway, various locations
TKDA provided design, survey, and construction
management.

Education
• Master of Science, Civil Engineering - Construction
Management Option, University of Illinois
• Master of Architecture (1995), Practice and Technology Option, University of Illinois
Certifications
• BNSF Contractor Safety Orientation With Roadway Worker Protection
• eRailSafe
• OSHA 30-Hour Safety
• FRA Part 219 Alcohol and Drug Use For All Roadway
Workers
Paul Gozar, AIA
Minnesota Class A Master Electrician
Minnesota Class A Journeyman Wireman
Role: Technical Advisor
Paul Gozar works in both architecture and construction management for railroad projects with over 29 years of experience. He is recognized for his adept handling of challenging development projects and the ability to meet di¡cult deadlines and financially manage projects. Paul has successfully implemented numerous projects of all sizes for BNSF Railway Company, Canadian National Railway, and Union Pacific Railway.

Construction Manager, Environmental Improvements -
Allouez Facility, BNSF Railway, Superior, WI
Provided construction management services during
environmental improvements.

Construction Manager, Industrial Waste System
Rehabilitation, BNSF Railway Company, Spokane, WA
Provided on site construction management service
during IWS evaluation and provided design services for
rehabilitation of existing system.

Construction Manager, Roundhouse Fueling Platform
and WB DTL Truck Loadout, BNSF Railway, Belen, NM
Provided on-site construction management services.

Construction Manager/Field Inspector, 2010 Pipeline
Field Inspection, BNSF Railway Various Locations
Provided site inspection at various BNSF yards. Visually inspected pipelines, tanks, and buildings. Using the data collected on-site, a database was created and provided
to the client to manage upgrades, maintenance, and
replacement of pipelines and equipment, and further
quality control. On-going training and updates for the
database was provided.

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TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 37 CEO, Centerline Design & Engineering (CDE),
Porterville, CA
Representative Projects:

Porterville Fairgrounds, Porterville, CA
International Ag Center Pavilion C, Tulare, CA
Carroll’s Tire Warehouse, Porterville, CA
PSW Bus Barn and Maintenance Facility, Porterville, CA
Walmart Distribution Center Pallet Facility, Porterville, CA Porterville Storage, Porterville, CA
Bank Of Sierra, Porterville, CA/ Tulare, CA/ Selma, CA
Trilogy, Visalia, CA
Holy Cross Catholic Church, Porterville, CA
Hillside Community Church, Porterville, CA
Shields Ave. Industrial Park, Fresno, CA
Terra Bella Rural Health Clinic, Terra Bella, CA
Del Taco, Porterville, CA
Westwood Paradise Housing, Porterville, CA
Nupchi Xo’oy Housing Project, Porterville, CA
Education
• Master of Science, Civil Engineering, California State University, Fresno, CA
• Bachelor of Science, Northern Arizona University
Logan Couch, PE
Professional Engineer CA #90046
Role: Architecture QA/QC, Permitting, and City Liaison
Logan Couch chose the fi eld of engineering out of high school and pursued the career starting with an internship during college. After working for municipal agencies and private companies he partnered with Dennis Townsend in the established fi rm of Townsend Architectural Group. Becoming the senior partner, they changed the name to refl ect the new engineering emphasis. As the CEO of Centerline Design & Engineering, Logan’s responsibilities include business management, civil engineering and staœ oversight of the preparation of construction documents and contracts. Logan’s previous work with the City of Porterville combined with the long-standing business operation of Townsend Architectural Group has been a benefi t for multiple projects over the years.

Assistant Engineer, City of Porterville, CA
Associated Design and Engineering, Flagsta± , AZ
Construction Worker, ALC Construction, Porterville, CA
CDE
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 38 Geotechnical Manager, Electric Bus Charging
Infrastructure at Division 18, L.A. Metro, Los Angeles, CA
Geotechnical manager for the design of an overhead
bus charging structure system at Division 18 bus yard,
conduit runs, and equipment supports for the charging
equipment to support Metro’s plans to operate zero
emission transit buses on the J (Silver) Line. The
proposed project will include: a high-capacity charging system; two hundred and twenty-one (221) bus storing
charging positions supported by seventy-four (74) 180
kW chargers via an overhead gantry system; three (3)
bus storing charging positions in the existing fuel lanes supported by three (3) 450 kW chargers; underground
conduits; and equipment pads for charging equipment.

Geotechnical Manager, Transportation and Public
Works Facility, City of Commerce, Commerce, CA
Geotechnical manager for the proposed CTPWF, which
will accommodate the future maintenance, operations,
and administrative functions. The project will also
address the capacity constraints of the City’s existing facility, including accommodating the operation of a
zero-emission bus fleet. DYA provided geotechnical
engineering services for the project, which includes a
two-level building for maintenance and administration/
operations, a parking deck to the west of this building, and Non-Revenue Wash and Chassis Wash facilities
beneath the parking deck.

Education:
• PhD, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles
• Master of Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles
• Bachelor of Science, Civil and Environmental
Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles
Certifications:
• OSHA Health and Safety Training
• 40 Hour Hazwoper
Edward (Ted) Reinert, PhD, PE
Professional Engineer CA #86311
Role: Geotechnical Lead
Dr. Ted Reinert has 11 years of project experience in geotechnical engineering.

His project experience includes application of geotechnical engineering techniques and principles to soil mechanics, shallow and deep foundations, slope stability, shoring and excavation, earth pressures, subsurface investigations, and soils laboratory testing. He has performed literature reviews regarding various landslides, failed excavations, and residential damage due to settlement in Southern California. His 9 years of experience at DYA has encompassed a wide variety of projects, including pavement design and rehabilitation, rail and transit facilities and stations, including zero emissions charging infrastructure and stations; highway express lanes, grade separations and bridges; airport facilities, runways, and roadways; groundwater and wastewater systems; levee inspections; and harbor maintenance dredging.

Ted provided project direction and management for
the data review, subsurface investigation, laboratory
testing, engineering analyses; and he prepared the
geotechnical report with recommendations, including a
site-specific seismic analysis.

Geotechnical Manager, El Monte Bus Station and
Division 9 Center Zero Emissions Bus (ZEB) Charging
Infrastructure, Metro, El Monte, CA
Geotechnical manager for an overhead bus charging
structure system at Lot A, panel integration system,
underground equipment pad for the charging
equipment, and best management practice (BMP)
structures for low-impact development (LID) for the
Division 9 Center; and a charging mast foundation,
underground conduit, and equipment pad for charging
equipment at the El Monte Station.

Geotechnical Manager, Operations Facility
Replacement, SunLine Transit, Thousand Palms, CA
Geotechnical manager for the proposed operations
facility replacement project. The new proposed
facility will consist of a 9,300 SF single-story masonry building and an associated parking area. DYA provided
geotechnical engineering services.

DYA
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 39 Analyst, Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration,
City of Gardena, Gardena, CA
Analyst, Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration,
City of Gardena, Gardena, CA
Analyst, Transit-Oriented Specific Plan, Environmental
Impact, City of Gardena, Gardena, CA
Task Manager, Normandie Crossing Specific Plan, EIR,
City of Gardena, Gardena, CA
Project Manager, Ono Lead Tracks Extension, EIR,
BNSF Railway, San Bernardino, CA
Project Manager, Stowell Ranch Wetland Restoration
Project, Categorical Exemption, Los Angeles County,
CA
Task Manager, Project Ollie, IS/MND, Severfarm, El
Segundo, CA
Analyst, 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, EIR, City
of Del Mar, Del Mar, CA
Education:
• Bachelor of Arts and Environmental Studies,
California State University, San Marcos
Certifications:
• CEP-IT
James Thomas, CEPT-IT
CEP-IT #47133219
Role: Environmental Lead
James Thomas is a planner with six years of experience that includes park development and evaluation of proposed projects for impacts on adjacent land uses. Additionally, James has extensive experience working on infill residential and infrastructure projects. Though James has worked across most areas of CEQA analysis, James specializes in scoping, public service, and population impacts from development projects. James previously worked for an earthwork company and interned for a city planning department, giving him unique insight into construction practices and the entitlement process, respectively.

Analyst, Plant 3a Expansion Project, IS/MND, City of
Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, CA
Task Manager, Kanan Road/Agoura Road Intersection
Roundabout, IS/MND, City of Agoura Hills, Agoura
Hills, CA
Task Manager, Civic Center Wastewater Treatment
Facility Phase II Expansion, EIR, City of Malibu, Malibu, CA
Kimley-Horn
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 40 Survey Manager (2012-Current), Metrolink,
Professional Surveying, Mapping, Specialized Rail
Alignment Design and PTC Database Development
and Support Services, Southern CA
RSE’s scope of work includes system track charts and
ROW maps updates; SCRRA system high-rail videos;
positive train control (PTC) mapping, track and signal
database; locomotive simulator support; PTC data
collection, validation and additional engineering; PTC
development and implementation support, including
support for corgi; Metrolink rail asset management (RAM) database for tracks, bridges, structures, signals, and
crossings; and radio antenna surveys.

Survey Manager (2008-Current), Metrolink On-Call
General Engineering Consultant Services, Southern
CA
RSE has been part of GEC teams as a subconsultant
providing railroad engineering services, surveying,
mapping, ROW engineering, and construction services
for various track rehabilitation and third-party projects.

Under this On-call Contract, RSE has provided
engineering support for grade crossing improvements,
main line track rehabilitation, construction staging,
and various engineering studies. As Survey Manager,
responsible for managing all surveying/mapping, ROW
engineering, and construction staking.

Survey Manager (2021-2022), Metrolink, San
Clemente Emergency (Land Slide Monitoring) Project,
Orange County, CA
Survey Manager for the emergency land slide
monitoring of Cyprus Shore and the Metrolink commuter
corridor. The work includes aerial mapping of the project site, setup monitoring instrumentation, and performing
field survey to monitor the movements of the railroad
Education
• Business Management , Western Governors Univ., Salt
Lake City, UT
• Surveying, Pellissippi State Technical Community College, Knoxville, TN
Certifications
• FAA UAV Pilot
• FAA Single Engine Land – Private
Cody Festa, LS
Professional Land Surveyor CA #9340
Role: Survey and Utility Coordination Lead
Cody Festa has more than 19 years of survey and project management experience and has provided survey management for several RSE rail projects. His railroad survey experience includes right-of-way engineering, capital improvement construction management (survey), mapping railroad and rail facilities, railroad ROW surveys, control surveying including conventional surveying and GNSS systems. In addition, Cody provides oversight to survey teams and support to field engineers utilizing various survey support software, CAD, traverse adjustments, calculations, and construction support. Cody is a licensed pilot and experienced in aerial/drone surveying.
track that runs right along the edge of the ocean and
the bluœ above the track. RSE utilized aerial drone
and mobile lidar to obtain point clouds for the entire
project to collect data and assess the movement of the
track and the bluœ. The point clouds were also used to
prepare engineering drawings including track alignment, profile, and sections.

Field Survey Manager (2009-2014, 2021), RCTC, Perris
Valley Commuter Rail Line Extension, CA
Field Survey Manager responsible for the surveying
and ROW engineering services for the Perris Valley
Line Extension Project. His responsibilities included
overseeing and establishing project wide control
network, preparing Records of Survey, field data
collection including GPS, as-built topography, boundary recovery, and overseeing field crew safety.

Survey Manager (2008-Current), Metrolink Southern
California Optimized Rail Expansion (SCORE) Program
RSE led the PDR and PE design for Metrolink’s Southern
California Optimized Rail Expansion (SCORE) Program.

The scope of work includes rail operations modeling,
environmental assessment, and conceptual engineering
to support the preparation of project development
reports (PDRs). He led the surveying eœorts to support
conceptual and preliminary engineering for the Irvine
Station Expansion, Serra Siding Extension, and OC Line
Signal improvement projects.

Survey Manager (2008-Current), BART On-Call
General Engineering and CM Services, Bay Area, CA
Responsible for managing all surveying/mapping, ROW
engineering, construction staking, and mobile Lidar
scanning.

RSE
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 41 Co-Founder, GreenPort Energy Solutions, Los Angeles,
CA
Provide bespoke strategic business development,
project management, regulatory, and educational
services to entities throughout the electric vehicle/clean energy value chain.

Vice President of Commerical Development and
Director of Policy and Market Development, WAVE
Charging
• Led team of project and program managers
executing a portfolio of 30+ multimillion dollar
conduction & induction EV charging, Solar and
battery storage projects
• Oversaw the alignment of all project milestones,
factory production schedules and department
budget
• Managed mission critical clients and recover
projects that were delayed or experiencing unique
challenges
• Led the development of PM operating structure that
aligns with WAVE’s strategy and business needs.

Translated the roadmap into interdepartmental
requirements, processes and documentation, with
defi ned resources, tasks, and schedules to deliver
eœ ective project and product delivery
• Conducted comprehensive assessment of
WAVE’s needs, analyzing existing challenges
and opportunities. Proposed innovative solutions
to address challenges and to align with industry
standards such as ISO, PMI, etc.

Education
• Bachelor of Science, Construction Management,
Polytechnic University
Certifi cations
• LEED AP BD+C
• LEED AP O+M
• GPRO
• PMP
• OSHA 30 Hour
Tanzee Silver, PMP, LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP O+M,
Green Professional Certifi ed Instructor (GPRO)
Role: Power & BEB Charging Infrastructure
Tanzee Silver is an experienced Program Manager consistently delivering results in the development and execution of large-scale construction programs.

Her expertise includes energy conservation, EV charging, solar and battery storage programs and products across the United States. She excels at problemresolution, planning and managing complex, multiphase high profi le multi-milliondollar projects from initiation through close-out while ensuring timely completion.

Tanzee is adept in achieving grant requirements and LEED certifi cations while supervising staœ of various industries and in building relationships with managers and multiple stakeholders to achieve project goals. She specializes in the recovery and completion of delayed and cost overrun projects. • Identifi ed technology-driven approaches that could
optimize operational e¡ ciency, enhance customer
experience, improve decision-making processes,
staœ development and drive overall business growth.
• Developed and executed go-to-market strategy for
new EV charging product, manage engineering,
marketing, legal, German and US production teams
to ensure on-time delivery of product and maximized
profi t
Program Manager, Energy Services
• Developed and implemented multifaceted
conduction and induction Electric Vehicle charging
projects for public transportation, commercial fl eets
and public charging across the US
• Managed multiple projects, cross-departmental
resources and staœ in various time zones to execute
energy e¡ ciency, EV, Solar and battery storage
projects
• Engaged clients to determine project needs, scope
and assess sites to identify opportunities to increase
energy e¡ ciency then integrate EV, Solar and
battery storage to maximize benefi ts of electrifi cation and grant eligibility
• Managed engineers, and contractors to achieve
schedule and budget results within established
targets
• Led negotiations with clients, subcontractors and
charging partners
•
GPES
Tanzee Silver, PMP, LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP O+M,
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 42

PROJECTS AND REFERENCES
Intermodal Facility Hostler Charging Stations
BNSF Railway, South Seattle, WA
BNSF embarked on another exciting fl eet conversion thanks in part to grant support for the purchase of battery electric hostlers to replace aging diesel hostlers at the South Seattle facility. This initiative stems from grant funding earned by BNSF from PSCAA, as well as partnering with the local utility provider, Seattle City Light, to supplement the cost of the conversion.

TKDA provided design and construction management services for the electrifi ed equipment infrastructure. The project involved installation of the infrastructure for 12 charging stalls to support the new battery-electric trucks.

To date, 10 diesel hostlers at South Seattle have been replaced with 10 BYD Class-5, all-electric, zero-emission yard hostlers.

Yard hostlers (terminal tractors) are primarily used for moving cargo containers and freight throughout the yards. According to BNSF, the low-speed operation and torque levels make them ideal for testing new technologies for electric yard equipment. The new hostlers also run smoother and quieter than the previously used diesel-run models.

The sustainable elements to these hostlers will:
• The impact was the equivalent of removing 538 gasoline-powered passenger cars from area roads and highways for an entire year. • Remove nearly 2,500 tons of CO2 and other greenhouse gases from the local environment.
• Provide an opportunity to reduce emissions, improve air quality, and reduce greenhouse gases in a region focused on sustainability. • Put any concerns about not having a full battery during a shift at bay.
(THIS PROJECT IS CONSIDERED

CONFIDENTIAL AND INCLUDED

SOLELY FOR REVIEW OF THIS RFP)
Firm of Record:

TKDA
Timeline:

November 2022 - October 2023
Services Provided:
• Electrical
• Civil
• Structural
Project Budget:
$1.6M
Reference:

James Taylor
Asst. Dir., Advanced Energy
Innovation
817.352.4868
[email protected]
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 43 Crew Transport Pilot - F150 Lightning Chargers
IMF Alliance
BNSF Railway and Hallcon, Haslet, TX
BNSF and Hallcon jointly entered a pilot program to progress their mutual desire to reduce the carbon footprint of operations, improve employee user experience, and reduce operating costs. This project entails Hallcon replacing six (6) existing ICE crew transport vans with six (6) electric F150 Lighting crew cabs. Four (4) specific areas were evaluated; operational fit (can the EV do the same job as the ICE), user experience for both crew and drivers, economics, and carbon reductions. The pilot proved that crew transport is an ideal use case for transition to EV vehicles. (THIS PROJECT IS CONSIDERED

CONFIDENTIAL AND INCLUDED

SOLELY FOR REVIEW OF THIS RFP)
Project Highlights
• Each EV saves an estimated 2300 kg of CO2 emissions monthly • Pilot total reductions program to date 86,000 kg of CO2 emissions • Savings of approximately $5k per vehicle on fuel costs • Estimated maintenance savings of $60k per vehicle over five (5) years
Firm of Record:

TKDA
Timeline:

Construction Q1 2023
Services Provided:
• Electrical
• Civil
• Structural
Project Budget:
$150,000
Reference:

James Taylor
Asst. Dir., Advanced Energy
Innovation
817.352.4868
[email protected]
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 44 CARB Electrifi ed Infrastructure
BNSF Railway, San Bernardino, CA
As part of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) grant which was awarded to BNSF, the San Bernardino Intermodal Facility was selected as the site to pilot two technologies as part of the ZANZEFF (zero and near zero emissions for freight facilities) program. TKDA provided design services for the charging infrastructure for a battery electric drayage truck and a battery electric side loader.
(THIS PROJECT IS CONSIDERED

CONFIDENTIAL AND INCLUDED

SOLELY FOR REVIEW OF THIS RFP)
Firm of Record:

TKDA
Timeline:

November 2018 - September
2020
Services Provided:
• Electrical
• Civil
• Structural
Project Budget:
$940,000
Reference:

Michael Cleveland
Manager, LNG Technology
817.352.1498
[email protected]
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 45 San Bernardino Hostler Truck Charging - Phase 1
BNSF Railway, San Bernardino, CA
In continuing their fleet transition to zero emission cargo handling equipment, BNSF embarked on another exciting project. This project is the first phase of a planned project to convert the hostler fleet at the San Bernardino Intermodal Facility to battery electric trucks. TKDA provided engineering and planning services for this endeavor. The project broke ground in late 2023 and completed in Q2 2024. At completion, the project allows for charging for up to 18 battery electric trucks simultaneously. The project was planned to coordinate with future phases as BNSF continues toward full conversion of this fleet. This project was made possible in part by grant support from several agencies in the state of California.
(THIS PROJECT IS CONSIDERED

CONFIDENTIAL AND INCLUDED

SOLELY FOR REVIEW OF THIS RFP)
Firm of Record:

TKDA
Timeline:

October 2023 - Q2 2024
Services Provided:
• Electrical
• Civil
• Structural
Project Budget:
$1.87M
Reference:

James Taylor
Asst. Dir., Advanced Energy
Innovation
817.352.4868
[email protected]
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 46 Battery Electric Locomotive (BEL)
BNSF Railway, Wabtec BEL Barstow and Stockon, CA
TKDA was a partner in an innovative pilot project to demonstrate zero and near zero emissions with battery electric locomotive (BEL) technology.

This project was a transformative trial to predict overall fuel and emissions reductions and explore the future potential of battery electric locomotives.

The Wabtec BEL tested its e¡ ciency on a route between Barstow and Stockton, California. This pilot program was part of a $22.6 million grant awarded to BNSF and the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District from the Zero and Near Zero Emission freight facilities (ZANZEFF) project by the California Air Resource Board (CARB). TKDA supported this project by providing the design and commissioning services for the custom wayside charger installed in Stockton, CA. The charger included safety systems, a smart meter, a crane to assist operators and all associated civil work.

BEL Highlights:
• BEL lithium-ion batteries
• 20 racks, with 20,000 battery cells
• System capacity of 2.4 MW-hr
• Capable of being charged in 8 to 9 hours
• 30-40 min. duration of full 4400 HP output
(THIS PROJECT IS CONSIDERED

CONFIDENTIAL AND INCLUDED

SOLELY FOR REVIEW OF THIS RFP)
Firm of Record:

TKDA
Timeline:

November 2018 - September
2020
Project Budget:
$22M for design and equipment
(including vehicles), across this
and related CARB Electrifi ed
Infrastructure projects
Grant Funded:

CARB Zanzeœ grant program
(Zero and Near Zero freight
facilities)
Services Provided:
• Site evaluation
• Conceptual design
• Charger safety review
• Final design
• Construction management
• Commissioning assistance
Reference:

James Taylor
Asst. Dir., Advanced Energy
Innovation
817.352.4868
[email protected]
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 47 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Confidential Client
As part of our clients overall program management for an electric vehicle charging station initiative, TKDA has conducted a pilot study, prepared technical guidelines, and resulting engineering designs since early 2021.

TKDA is also starting to provide Fleet EV Preliminary Engineering services.

The charging stations are being installed for both fleet vehicles and employee vehicles. These programs encompassed an 8-state region (CO, MI, MN, ND, NM, SD, TX, NM, and WI) across three operating companies.

Firm of Record:

TKDA
Timeline:
2021 - Current
Project Budget:

Confidential
Services Provided:
• Study
• Electrical Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
Reference:

Confidential
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 48 Campus-Wide Solar Photovoltaic Roll-Out
Confidential Client, CA
This confidential corporate client has committed to a carbon neutrality eœort to align with the mandate for Carbon Neutrality on operations across their entire company. For a company with a large portfolio of buildings across multiple campuses – this was not a small eœort. The eœort included scoping buildings and parking areas for PV and Battery installations, Interconnection studies and coordination with their energy provider PG&E, and energy and financial modeling to quantify both carbon oœset and Financial Rate of Return for this investment.

TKDA’s Dan Munn (while with previous employer) was selected to work as the Owner’s Engineer responsible for PV and BESS roll-out over seven campuses and over 30 buildings. Dan’s role was to team with their performance modeling experts and Electrical engineering firm peers to help master plan PV and Battery installations that maximize carbon and financial pay-backs for the clean energy investment dollars. Dan’s role on the team was to review existing building structures, peer review of the roof system’s age and condition, and existing site utility infrastructure for potential conflicts.

After the master-planning phase and development of candidate buildings PV Array + BESS areas for implementation, Dan was retained to prepare the RFP documents, assist in EPC solicitation, lead the pre-proposal site walks with potential EPC bidders, and review the EPC proposals and costs to make a recommendation of EPC team selections. In his role as a trusted advisor, Dan participated in EPC selection with client’s executives responsible for the Solar implementation.

Project Highlights
Approximately 30+ buildings and parking lots over seven (7) campus locations in California.

Firm of Record:

Work performed by TKDA’s Dan
Munn while employed under a
previous firm
Timeline:
2021-2024
Services Provided:
• Campus Wide Solar
Photovoltaic
• Structural Engineering
Project Budget:

Confidential
Reference:

Confidential
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 49 Hostler Repair Facility
BNSF Railway, Cicero, IL
The BNSF Railway utilizes hostler trucks to transport containers to and from trains and throughout the railyard as part of the intermodal services. TKDA provided architectural and engineering design services for a new repair facility. The new structure replaced an aging building used by BNSF and their contractors to maintain the hostler trucks. The facility is approximately 11,200 SF with three internal bays for mechanic service for six hostler trucks, one bay for washing two trucks, a wellness space for employees, and various storage spaces. The wellness area provides break room, toilet/locker rooms, o¡ces, and storage for the building employees. The service bays are equipped with fluid dispensing and compressed air systems, vehicle exhaust extraction, and an overhead bridge crane. The facility is a pre-engineered metal building with exterior insulated metal panels and masonry walls and metal roofing. With the facilities used for mechanic maintenance, there is an industrial waste system throughout to capture and store all petroleum products within the facility for proper disposal.

During the design phase, TKDA assisted BNSF Railway with conceptual planning for the facility. TKDA determined the modifications that would be required when BNSF decides to change their fleet of hostler trucks from petroleum-burning to full-electric vehicles. Once BNSF makes the change, they will have ample space for battery and parts storage and the infrastructure to provide the required charging stations outside of the facility. (THIS PROJECT IS CONSIDERED

CONFIDENTIAL AND INCLUDED

SOLELY FOR REVIEW OF THIS RFP)
Firm of Record:

TKDA
Timeline:
2022-2024
Firm Contract Price:
$310,000
Services Provided:
• Architectural
• Structural
• Civil
• Electrical/Lighting
• Mechanical/Plumbing
• Construction Management
Reference:

Derek Brown, Manager of
Engineering
951.551.4180
[email protected]
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 50 WSF Eagle Harbor Welding Shop
Washington State Ferries, Bainbridge Island, WA
TKDA is leading the terminal design engineering for the Washington State Ferries’ (WSF) Eagle Harbor Welding Shop expansion project. TKDA is the prime contract holder with mechanical, electrical, civil, cost estimating and CAD personnel as subconsultants. We are providing structural and architectural design for a 6,500 SF single-story steel structure on deep foundations and equipment shop renovation supporting WSF’s expansion of their maintenance facility. The project includes deep pile foundations, a custom steel-framed shop building, and the installation of two bridge cranes in the shop floor area. The project is designed to LEED Silver standards per state requirements. The project design is 90% complete.

Firm of Record:

TKDA
Timeline:
2023-Current
Firm Contract Price:
$365,350
Services Provided:
• Architectural
• Structural
Reference:

Frank Fiedler, Project Manager
206.300.7180
[email protected]
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 51 2nd Avenue Yard Design
Amtrak, Seattle, WA
TKDA provided design services for the expansion and reconfiguration of the existing BNSF 2nd Avenue Yard. The work required demolition of the existing BNSF tracks and realignment of existing Amtrak, BNSF, and neighboring private tracks. The final yard configuration resulted in a modified track configuration comprising new Amtrak Tracks 202-210 with access to the Occidental Avenue spur and incorporation of the adjacent warehouse access tracks for future connection.

In addition, new access control gateways and signaling was required at the Occidental Avenue access road. The design also incorporated a retaining wall to allow for BNSF usage of tracks 209-210 for o½oading/access for MOW equipment.

TKDA provided the following design services:
• Design of a sheet-pile retaining wall along the western edge of the property.
• Design of an automated gate system, foundations, and controls at Occidental Spur.
• Change of track design to accommodate access to adjacent property.
• Change of work to allow for phased construction of the project. • Hydrological modeling to support permitting.
(THIS PROJECT IS CONSIDERED

CONFIDENTIAL AND INCLUDED

SOLELY FOR REVIEW OF THIS RFP)
Firm of Record:

TKDA
Timeline:
2017 (design 9 months)
2022 (construction 16 months)
Firm Contract Price:
$150,000
Services Provided:
• Architectural
• Structural
• Civil
• Electrical/Lighting
Reference:

Dan Radeke
Manager Capital Construction
Engineer -PNW
206.396.4089
[email protected]
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 52 King Street Coach Yard Facilities
Amtrak, Seattle, Washington
TKDA and their a¡liate Cedar Street Architecture (CSA) have provided integrated design services to build out Amtrak’s Seattle King Street Coach Yard Maintenance Facilities over the past 14 years: improving the capabilities, capacity, e¡ciency, and working conditions of the yard. The group of new work buildings, targeted repairs, and yard expansion and reconfiguration, delivered through several phases, has met Amtrak’s immediate and long-term equipment maintenance needs, along with the State of Washington’s Amtrak Cascade High Speed Rail Program and Sound Transit Commuter Rail. New facilities and maintenance shops have been designed to address the new and changing equipment needs for Amtrak’s Engineering, Operations, Mechanical, Material Control and Environmental Departments, and its Stakeholders including: the State of Washington, City of Seattle, Sound Transit, Talgo and other regulatory agencies. Practical Sustainability measures balanced with yard operations and safety have been implemented throughout all phases of work.

Design work began in 2009 with the implementation of the Master Plan and the design for the Maintenance of Equipment (55,250 SF) and Administration/Welfare (73,700 SF) Buildings. Construction of these initial buildings (Phase I & II) cleared other portions of the site to allow for future facilities and track storage while also moving personnel out of modular buildings. Following the completion of the buildings, the RIP Shed and Pits 8 and 9 were rehabilitated to address structural defects, improve industrial waste collection and expand maintenance capabilities.

Following the completion of the initial work, design began on the next phase of the buildings and yard expansion, the future North and South S&I Facilities (55,000 SF and 51,000 SF respectively – Phase III), a pedestrian bridge, and the Locomotive shop (27,000 SF – Phase IV). Upon completion of the design work, construction of Tracks 406/407 was implemented to allow for the construction of the Locomotive Shop, which was followed by the expansion to the west for the 2nd Ave yard. After completion of the 2nd Ave Yard, additional projects addressed defects in the existing storm system as well as replacement of the existing Wheel Milling machine.

TKDA/CSA is currently overseeing the expansion and reconfiguration of the East Yard to facilitate future expansion and servicing for the new Airo trainsets building.
(THIS PROJECT IS CONSIDERED

CONFIDENTIAL AND INCLUDED

SOLELY FOR REVIEW OF THIS RFP)
Firm of Record:

TKDA
Timeline:
2017 (design 9 months)
2022 (construction 16 months)
Project Budget:
$32,800,000 (Confidential)
Services Provided:
• Architectural
• Structural
• Civil
• Electrical/Lighting
• Mechanical/Plumbing
Reference:

Dan Radeke
Manager Capital Construction
Engineer -PNW
206.396.4089
[email protected]
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 53 South Bus Garage Switchgear Replacement
Metro Transit, Minneapolis, MN
The South Garage is located near the MSP Airport and serves as a southern Twin Cities hub for parking and maintaining Metro Transit buses.

TKDA performed an electrical systems capacity study in 2016 for the Heywood Garage, Overhaul Base, and South Garage to access the feasibility of adding Photovoltaic solar panels and electric bus charging equipment at each facility. The study showed the South Garage electrical switchgear was in poor condition due to being located in the boiler room. Moisture had caused corrosion in the switchgear, as well as having standing water on the floor in front of the main switchgear.

Metro Transit contracted with TKDA to design a new electrical system at the South Garage. The new electrical system was relocated to a newly constructed electrical room that is clean and dry, code compliant, and provides the required additional power capacity. The electrical system has the capacity to operate the existing facility, plus charge 20 electric transit buses at 150KW each. The system was also designed to allow future use of Solar PV panels.

TKDA designed the room and worked with Xcel Energy to install new 1000Amps, 480VAC service to feed the building, and a separate 4000Amps, 480VAC service for the EV Fleet Charging equipment.

There is also capacity to charge 20 EV’s at Level 2 (Minivans or small SUV) for supervisor staœ.

Firm of Record:

TKDA
Timeline:

October 2021 - January 2022
Project Budget:
$1.114M
Services Provided:
• Electrical
• Structural
• Mechanical
Reference:

Mac Sweden
Project Manger
952.210.7176
mac.sweidan@metrotransit.
org
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 54 Service Center Projects
Confidential Client, Saint Paul, MN
TKDA has led the design and construction of several new service centers for a large local utility company within Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Dakotas. We are currently working on the design of a 360,000 SF, LEED Silver Facility in Saint Paul.
• Establish communication delivery methods and make decisions in a timely manner
• Listen to and understand user-group needs
• Identify all project requirements and client standards • Thorough building and site analysis, identifying constraints and opportunities (including building and site fit plans, site circulation/ turning movements of large fleet vehicles, building orientation, program adjacencies, and employee safety and well-being)
• Project is being designed to meet SPPA Energy Requirements (including producing energy on-site via a PV system)
Basis of Design Report
Our design process looks to achieve a right-size fit for each project while incorporating provisions for future expansion and flexibility as operation needs change.
• Capture program information, including anticipated construction methods • Proposed MEP systems
• Phasing Plans to identify areas of additional coordination between users, design team, and contractor
• Sustainability goals
Final Design/Construction Documentation
With our in-depth understanding of the Client’s operations and service center design requirements, standardizing building construction methods, materials, and MEP systems, we have simplified their building operations and maintenance. • Deliver final documentation reviewed with our Quality Control Plan • Continued staœ and user engagement via meetings and plan reviews • Confirmation of general circulation and layout of space for employee safety, visibility, and e¡cient functionality
Firm of Record:

TKDA
Timeline:

Multiple Projects
Project Budget:

Confidential/Per Project
Services Provided:
• Architectural
• Structural
• Civil
• Electrical/Lighting
• Mechanical/Plumbing
Reference:

Confidential
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 55

FEE PROPOSAL
The following table summarizes our estimated hours and fees for a total not to exceed fee of $2,081,312 Project Fee Estimate
Client: City of Porterville 11/25/2024
Project: Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility Design KCL/LPG Estimated Person Hours Required
Project Management Architectural Design Structural Design Electrical Design Civil Design Hydrology and Hydraulic (H&H) Task Task Description Reg Eng Reg Eng Reg Eng Reg Arch Reg Arch Reg Arch Designer Sr. Reg Eng Reg Eng Reg Eng Reg Eng Designer Designer Designer Reg Eng Designer Reg Eng Sr. Reg Eng Grad Eng Assist Group Man Designer Designer Sr Reg Eng Reg Eng 1 16 10 8 88 50 $ 11,628
2 70 40 110 $ 29,160
3 30 24 24 1 4 1 16 100 $ 26,148
4 24 12 24 20 8 24 12 12 136 $ 27,836
5 160 12 40 212 $ 31,636
6 - $ -
7 10 10 $ 1,760
8 20 20 $ 3,520
9 2 15 15 32 $ 5,960
10 20 60 80 $ 10,980
11 40 12 40 92 $ 14,036
12 - $ -
13 - $ -
14 36 24 60 $ 12,060
15 2 30 30 62 $ 11,600
16 - $ -
17 8 16 16 40 $ 7,296
18 - $ -
19 32 8 8 25 16 12 101 $ 17,346
20 160 16 300 476 $ 58,976
21 120 120 240 $ 45,120
22 24 150 180 354 $ 50,064
23 100 140 20 120 120 500 $ 75,160
24 40 30 70 $ 10,160
25 Energy Modeling Coordination 12 16 28 $ 4,768
26 120 16 8 24 60 16 244 $ 41,496
27 Specifications 40 10 12 12 8 32 12 126 $ 24,532
28 8 40 8 56 $ 12,176
29 4 6 4 8 10 8 4 8 12 64 $ 13,102
30 20 20 6 4 8 4 4 4 24 94 $ 19,540
31 16 4 24 44 $ 6,576
32 12 2 14 $ 2,936
33 12 20 6 4 20 3 10 4 4 20 103 $ 19,450
34 84 6 14 20 4 12 59 $ 10,570
35 48 6 44 4 4 8 12 54 $ 9,968
36 4 20 8 8 8 12 60 $ 11,872
37 12 88 8 36 $ 6,072
38 10 10 4 16 16 24 8 8 96 $ 18,164
39 80 20 80 40 20 12 8 8 36 24 12 36 8 384 $ 66,756
40 30 40 70 $ 17,480
41 26 60 16 4 106 $ 24,456
42 8 14 4 16 80 200 10 10 4 8 12 4 20 3 24 417 $ 64,000 43 8 14 12 40 160 8 8 4 8 10 2 20 3 24 321 $ 47,700
240 312 38 578 188 24 720 114 306 240 350 46 10 230 82 182 180 317 50 244 86 172 120 52 240 5,121 $ 292 $ 218 $ 324 $ 160 $ 211 $ 188 $ 100 $ 306 $ 184 $ 84 $ 253 $ 223 $ 249 $ 123 $ 227 $ 176 $ 154 $ 178 $ 200 $ 116 $ 184 $ 165 $ 147 $ 243 $ 102 $ 70,080 $ 68,016 $ 12,312 $ 92,480 $ 39,668 $ 4,512 $ 72,000 $ 34,884 $ 56,304 $ 20,160 $ 88,550 $ 10,258 $ 2,490 $ 28,290 $ 18,614 $ 32,032 $ 27,720 $ 56,426 $ 10,000 $ 28,304 $ 15,824 $ 28,380 $ 17,640 $ 12,636 $ 24,480 $ 872,060 Expenses:
$ 13,200.00
Permitting Support - 3rd Party Coordination $ 40,000.00 Geotechnical Investigation $ 78,193.00
Survey and Utility Mapping Subconsultant $ 74,950.00
$ 9,045.00
Energy Modeling Subconsultant $ 3,000.00
$ -
$ 38,175.00
$ 3,000.00
$ 16,500.00
$ 744,000.00
$ 1,892,123
$ 189,212
$ 2,081,312
Mechanical Engineering
Power Design
H&H Design
Civil Plan Set (30%, 60%, 90%, 100%)
Construction Management Coordination
Subconsultants Coordination
Site Plans (2)
Future Provisions
Transit and Facilities - Parking Layout & Site Circulation Plan Electrical Drawings (Plans & Details) (30%, 60%, 90%, 100%) Power, BEB Charging Infrastructure, & Management Systems Total Person Hours
Coordinationn During Work In Progress - Desgin Review Meetings at Project Manual Lightning Plan
Site Survey Report
Total
Dollars
Project Administration
Meetings & Coordination
Total
Hours
Code Analysis - IBC, IFC, CalGreen
Billing Rate/Hr. x Multiplier
QA/QC
Utility Plans
Sections and Details
Geotechnical Report
Grading Plan
Design Work Sessions (3) in Person
Civil Details
A&E Services for the Facility Improvements at the Corporation Yard A&E Services for the Facility Improvements at the Transit Center Opinion of Probable Cost
Coordinationn During Work In Progress - Draft Project Design Report Coordinationn During Work In Progress - Project Meetings Structural Drawings (Plans & Details) (30%, 60%, 90%, 100%) Coordinationn During Work In Progress - Project Progress Reports Solar Panel Design
Mechanical/Plumbing Drawings (Plans & Details) (30%, 60%, 90%, 100%) Travel (from MN @ $3,300/trip) - 3 work sessions, 2 presentations Technical Design Support
Environmental Subconsultant
Architectural Drawings (Plans & Details) (30%, 60%, 90%, 100%) Fire Protection Drawings (Plans and Details)
LEED - Registration, Design Coordination, Tracking, Documentation CEQA & NEPA Environmental Clearances
RFIs, Submittals, Etc
Coordinationn During Work In Progress - Desgin Review Meetings Coordinationn During Work In Progress - Pre-Construction Project Schedules Construction Management (16 Months at $46,500 per Month) 10 Percent Contingency
CNG and Zero-Emissions Vehicle Planning
Energy Management Systems
Total Not to Exceed
Total Billable for Charged Time
Total Project Fees
Engineer Field Investigation (1 two-day trip for 1 PM = $910 per person each trip) Workshop and Presentation Preparation (2 total) - graphics including building basic re LEED Registration & Review Fees
TKDA | City of Porterville Zero-Emission Maintenance Facility 56 Technical Exceptions
The following services are not anticipated to be required and are not included in TKDA’s Scope of Work for this project. If any of these services become necessary for the completion of the project, we would request from City of Porterville an adjustment to the agreed fee to cover the added cost of labor and reimbursables.

1. Title reports are not included in this scope of work and can be provided for an additional fee.

2. Roadway design of surrounding roadways. If additional roadway design is requested, it will be considered out of scope and can be provided for an additional fee.

3. Utility relocation design, or design of the extension of oœ-site utilities to the site. If any of these services is requested, it will be considered out of scope and can be provided for an additional fee.

4. Potholing services are not included. If potholing services are required, it will be considered out of scope and can be provided for an additional fee.

5. Design of any buildings not specifically indicated in the RFP document. If buildings of any kind are requested, it will be considered out of scope and can be provided for an additional fee.

6. Site environmental soil borings. If site environmental soil borings are requested, it will be considered out of scope and can be provided for an additional fee.

7. Hazardous or toxic material testing is not included.

8. Environmental remediation design. If Environmental remediation design is requested, it will be considered out of scope and can be provided for an additional fee.

9. Legal surveying, land plots, re-categorizing of land use. If any of these services are requested, it will be considered out of scope and can be provided for an additional fee.

10. Subject property is referenced on a survey record other than deed and no material discrepancies exist between existing conditions and recorded information. Record of Survey filing not included in the scope of work.

11. Permitting fees will be provided and paid for by the City.

12. On-site access to the project areas has to be granted by the City. TKDA assumes any cost related to this will be paid by the City. The site is accessible to truck-mounted field equipment during non-overtime hours.

13. 13.If future design requires deeper foundation(s), then additional deeper borings will be required in the future for final design.

14. Federal funding and approvals are not required, thus, no NEPA documents would be prepared.

15. Environmental analysis will be prepared for a single site plan, prepared at least at the 10% conceptual design stage. Should additional site plan iterations require analysis, Kimley-Horn will request a budget augment.

16. Revisions based on one consolidated set of comments to the extent that the revisions are within the approved scope of services and that no new modeling or additional analysis is required. Additional comments can be addressed on a time and materials basis.

17. Baseline conditions, project description, and approach will not change once Client issues the Authorization to Proceed (ATP). Revisions or changes to the project that require re-analysis are excluded.

18. Deliverables will be provided electronically.

19. No tra¡c counts will be collected.

20. Geotechnical Services during construction are not included.

21. Project improvements are outside Caltrans right-of-way.

22. This proposed scope of work does not include protocol-level surveys for endangered wildlife and fisheries resources or jurisdictional wetland delineations or determinations.

23. The Client will ensure proper access to the Project Area for field studies and will notify TKDA of any hazards in the Project Area. Adverse weather conditions in the Project Area may delay field survey until ground conditions are suitable for fieldwork.

24. Construction Testing and Inspection services are not included.

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PROJECT SCHEDULE/DELIVERABLES
ID Task
Mode
Task Name Duration Start Finish
0 Project_Schedule 259 days Mon 12/2/24 Thu 11/27/25
1 Project Initiation 10 days Mon 12/2/24 Fri 12/13/24
2 Notice to Proceed 0 days Mon 12/2/24 Mon 12/2/24
3 Project Kick-Off Meeting with City of Porterville 5 days Mon 12/9/24 Fri 12/13/24 4 Task 1 - Project Management 233 days Mon 12/16/24 Wed 11/5/25 5 Kickoff Meeting with Subconsultant Teams 5 days Mon 12/16/24 Fri 12/20/24 6 Schedule Meeting with all Stakeholders 5 days Mon 1/6/25 Fri 1/10/25 7 Conduct Project Background Research 5 days Mon 1/13/25 Fri 1/17/25 8 On-going Project Management and Coordination208 days Mon 1/20/25 Wed 11/5/25 9 Task 2 - Design Work Sessions 25 days Mon 1/20/25 Fri 2/21/25 10 Design Work Session #1 with City of Porterville 5 days Mon 1/20/25 Fri 1/24/25 11 Discuss Project Goals and Requirements 0 days Fri 1/24/25 Fri 1/24/25 12 Design Work Session #2 with Cty of Porterville 5 days Mon 1/27/25 Fri 1/31/25 13 Prepare Draft Project Site Plan 0 days Fri 1/31/25 Fri 1/31/25 14 Design Work Session #3 with Cty of Porterville 5 days Mon 2/3/25 Fri 2/7/25 15 Finalize Project Conceptual Plan (10% Design) 10 days Mon 2/10/25 Fri 2/21/25 16 Task 3 - Site Civil Design (30, 60, 90, 100%) 55 days Mon 2/24/25 Fri 5/9/25 17 Topographic Survey 30 days Mon 2/24/25 Fri 4/4/25
18 Underground Utility Mapping 20 days Mon 2/24/25 Fri 3/21/25 19 Geotechnical Report 30 days Mon 2/24/25 Fri 4/4/25
20 Water Flow Testing Report 15 days Mon 4/7/25 Fri 4/25/25 21 Prepare Grading Plan 25 days Mon 4/7/25 Fri 5/9/25
22 Prepare Lighting Plan 20 days Mon 4/7/25 Fri 5/2/25
23 Task 4 - Power Design & Charging Infrastructure 125 days Mon 1/13/25 Fri 7/4/25 24 Coordination with SCE 120 days Mon 1/13/25 Fri 6/27/25 25 Prepare Layout for Utility and Charging Locations30 days Mon 4/7/25 Fri 5/16/25 26 Prepare List of Applicable Electrical Regulatory
Requirements
5 days Mon 6/30/25 Fri 7/4/25
27 Task 5 - Solar Panel Design 50 days Mon 2/10/25 Fri 4/18/25 28 Prepare Solar Panel Design 30 days Mon 2/10/25 Fri 3/21/25 29 Prepare One-Line Diagrams for proposed and
future phases
20 days Mon 3/24/25 Fri 4/18/25
30 Task 6 - Energy Management Systems 90 days Mon 2/24/25 Fri 6/27/25 31 Evaluate/Recommend Energy Management System90 days Mon 2/24/25 Fri 6/27/25 32 Task 7 - Future Provisions 80 days Mon 4/21/25 Fri 8/8/25 33 Provide locations of future Backup Power 30 days Mon 6/30/25 Fri 8/8/25 34 Provide Options for Mantenance Facility Future
Expansion
60 days Mon 4/21/25 Fri 7/11/25
35 Task 8 - Architecture | Structural Design (30, 60,
90, 100%)
130 days Mon 2/24/25 Fri 8/22/25
36 LEED Compliance Evaluation 130 days Mon 2/24/25 Fri 8/22/25 37 Prepare Architectural and Structural Drawings 90 days Mon 4/7/25 Fri 8/8/25 38 Prepare Mechanical and Plumbing Plans 90 days Mon 4/7/25 Fri 8/8/25 39 Prepare Electrical Drawings 90 days Mon 4/7/25 Fri 8/8/25 40 Task 9 - Transit and Facilites Design (30, 60, 90,
100%)
60 days Mon 5/12/25 Fri 8/1/25
41 Prepare Parking Layouts 45 days Mon 5/12/25 Fri 7/11/25 42 Prepare Site Circulation Plan 15 days Mon 7/14/25 Fri 8/1/25 43 Task 10 - Opinion of Probable Cost 38 days Mon 8/11/25 Wed 10/1/25 44 Prepare Probable Project Construction Cost 38 days Mon 8/11/25 Wed 10/1/25 45 Task 11 - Coordination during Work in Progress 204 days Mon 12/16/24 Thu 9/25/25 46 Attend Bi-Weekly Meetings 180 days Mon 12/16/24 Fri 8/22/25 47 Prepare Monthy Progress Reports 180 days Mon 12/16/24 Fri 8/22/25 48 Develop Draft #1 Project Design Report 25 days Mon 4/7/25 Fri 5/9/25 49 Submit Draft #1 Project Design Report for City
Review
0 days Fri 5/9/25 Fri 5/9/25
50 Receive Comments from City of Porterville on
Draft #1
15 days Mon 5/12/25 Fri 5/30/25
51 Submit Final Project Design Report 0 days Fri 5/30/25 Fri 5/30/25 52 Conduct Design Review Meeting at the City's office1 day Mon 6/2/25 Mon 6/2/25 53 Develop Project Manual Draft #1 10 days Tue 6/3/25 Mon 6/16/25 54 Receive Comments from the City on Project
Manual Draft #1
5 days Tue 6/17/25 Mon 6/23/25
55 Develop Project Manual Draft #2 10 days Tue 6/24/25 Mon 7/7/25 56 Receive Comments from the City on Project
Manual Draft #2
5 days Tue 7/8/25 Mon 7/14/25
57 Submit Final Project Manual to City of Porterville1 day Wed 9/24/25 Wed 9/24/25 58 Conduct Project Manual Presentation at the
City's Office
1 day Thu 9/25/25 Thu 9/25/25
59 Task 12 - Technical Design Support 45 days Fri 9/26/25 Thu 11/27/25 60 Provide Support to Procure Construction
Contractor
15 days Fri 9/26/25 Thu 10/16/25
61 Review RFI's, Prepare Addendums, Response to
Contrctors Questions
15 days Fri 10/17/25 Thu 11/6/25
62 Construction Contract Award 0 days Thu 11/6/25 Thu 11/6/25 63 Review LEED Specific Submittals During
Construction
15 days Fri 11/7/25 Thu 11/27/25
64 Task 13 - Environmental Clearance 152 days Mon 2/24/25 Tue 9/23/25 65 Review Plans for CEQA Compliance 10 days Mon 2/24/25 Fri 3/7/25 66 Prepare Technical Studies (Air Quality and Noise)30 days Mon 3/10/25 Fri 4/18/25 67 Prepare Draft and Final Transportation
Technical Memorandum
30 days Mon 4/21/25 Fri 5/30/25
68 Prepare Notice of Exemption (NOE) 30 days Mon 6/30/25 Fri 8/8/25 69 Prepare CEQA Compliance Technical
Memorandum (TM)
20 days Mon 8/11/25 Fri 9/5/25
70 Preperation of CEQA Documents 12 days Mon 9/8/25 Tue 9/23/25 71 Task 14 - Additional Considerations 25 days Mon 8/11/25 Fri 9/12/25 72 Prepare Bollard Protection Plan 20 days Mon 8/11/25 Fri 9/5/25 73 Design CNG Methane Detection Systems 25 days Mon 8/11/25 Fri 9/12/25 12/2
Project Kick-Off Meeting with City of Porterville
Kickoff Meeting with Subconsultant Teams
Schedule Meeting with all Stakeholders
Conduct Project Background Research
On-going Project Management and Coordination
Design Work Session #1 with City of Porterville
1/24
Design Work Session #2 with Cty of Porterville
1/31
Design Work Session #3 with Cty of Porterville
Finalize Project Conceptual Plan (10% Design)
Topographic Survey
Underground Utility Mapping
Geotechnical Report
Water Flow Testing Report
Prepare Grading Plan
Prepare Lighting Plan
Coordination with SCE
Prepare Layout for Utility and Charging Locations
Prepare List of Applicable Electrical Regulatory Requirements Prepare Solar Panel Design
Prepare One-Line Diagrams for proposed and future phases Evaluate/Recommend Energy Management System
Provide locations of future Backup Power
Provide Options for Mantenance Facility Future Expansion LEED Compliance Evaluation
Prepare Architectural and Structural Drawings
Prepare Mechanical and Plumbing Plans
Prepare Electrical Drawings
Prepare Parking Layouts
Prepare Site Circulation Plan
Prepare Probable Project Construction Cost
Attend Bi-Weekly Meetings
Prepare Monthy Progress Reports
Develop Draft #1 Project Design Report
5/9
Receive Comments from City of Porterville on Draft #1
5/30
Conduct Design Review Meeting at the City's office
Develop Project Manual Draft #1
Receive Comments from the City on Project Manual Draft #1 Develop Project Manual Draft #2
Receive Comments from the City on Project Manual Draft #2 Submit Final Project Manual to City of Porterville
Conduct Project Manual Presentation at the City's Office Provide Support to Procure Construction Contractor
Review RFI's, Prepare Addendums, Response to Contrctors Questions 11/6
Review LEED Specific Submittals During Construction
Review Plans for CEQA Compliance
Prepare Technical Studies (Air Quality and Noise)
Prepare Draft and Final Transportation Technical Memorandum Prepare Notice of Exemption (NOE)
Prepare CEQA Compliance Technical Memorandum (TM)
Preperation of CEQA Documents
Prepare Bollard Protection Plan
Design CNG Methane Detection Systems
Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Qtr 1, 2025 Qtr 2, 2025 Qtr 3, 2025 Qtr 4, 2025 Qtr 1, 2026 2025 2026
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Split
Milestone
Summary
Project Summary
Inactive Task
Inactive Milestone
Inactive Summary
Manual Task
Duration-only
Manual Summary Rollup
Manual Summary
Start-only
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External Tasks
External Milestone
Deadline
Progress
Manual Progress
Zero Emissions Maintenance Facility Design Schedule TKDA

Project: Maint. Facility Design
Date: Tue 10/22/24
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
a. The performance specifications and any plans shall be prepared by a design professional (architect and engineer) who is duly licensed and registered in California.

TKDA has the applicable staœ who is duly licensed and registered in the state of California. Please refer to the resumes section for individual licesnure details.
b. Firm has not defaulted on a contract within the past five (5) years or declared bankruptcy or been placed in receivership or been denied credit within the past three (3) years.

TKDA has not defaulted on a contract within the past five (5) years or declared bankruptcy or been placed in recievership or has been denied credit within the past three (3) years. c. Firm has not been assessed any penalties for non-compliance with any federal, state, local, city, or county labor laws and/or regulations within the past five (5) years.

TKDA has not been assessed any penalties for non-compliance within any federal, state, local, city, or county labor laws and/or regulation within the past five (5) years.
d. Firm is currently not under investigation for any charge or claim for noncompliance with any federal, state, local, city, or county labor laws and/or regulations including, without limitation prevailing wage laws and apprenticeship laws.

TKDA is currently not under investigation for any charge or claim for noncompliance with any federal, state, local, city, or county labor laws and/or regulations including, without limitation prevailing wage laws and apprenticeship law. e. Firm must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience and a demonstrated track record of quality work, knowledge, skills, and abilities in A&E services for infrastructure upgrades preferably in an environment of comparable size and scope as defined in this solicitation.

TKDA brings decades of extensive background with transit facilities, maintenance facilities, bus infrastructure, track, and bridge design. Our range of services oœered to the rail and transit industry include: track and yards, electric upgrades and fleet electrification, employee facilities, passenger platforms and facilities, fueling systems, locomotive and car repair shops, bridges, preventative maintenance programs, bus garage and maintenance facilities, and public agency coordination. As experts in the rail market, we have completed projects for diverse clients, including Class I and shortline railroads, rail transit and commuter rail agencies, municipalities, ports and harbors, and industrial and private developers. Please refer to our project experience section for specific project examples that align with this project’s scope of work.
f. Licensed to do business in the State of California.

TKDA is qualified by the California Secretary of State to transact business in the state of California under Entity No. 3214673.

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MASTER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Between

CITY OF PORTERVILLE
and

TOLTZ, KING, DUVALL, ANDERSON AND ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED THIS AGREEMENT is effective this ____ day of ____________, 20__, by and between the CITY OF PORTERVILLE, a municipal corporation, hereinafter “CLIENT,” and TOLTZ, KING, DUVALL, ANDERSON AND ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED, and its affiliates, hereinafter “TKDA.” CLIENT and TKDA, for the consideration named herein agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK TO BE DONE
CLIENT hereby retains TKDA and TKDA agrees to provide Professional Services (Engineering, Architectural, and/or Planning) in connection with CLIENT’s responsibilities, all as described by subsequent “Authorization(s) for Professional Services.”
Engineering and Architectural services will, in general, include studies and reports, design, preparation of working drawings and specifications; construction observations, checking of shop drawings and estimates and recommendations regarding acceptance of work; and other related tasks of a type normally associated with engineering and architectural consultation with regards to infrastructure and facility planning, design, construction, operation and/or maintenance.

Planning Services will, in general, include assistance and professional analysis on planning issues such as comprehensive plan development, comprehensive plan amendments, development impact analyses, capital improvement programming, environmental review, professional review of written staff reports involving zoning changes, variance requests, and conditional uses.

Individual authorizations for professional services shall be duly approved by CLIENT and accepted by TKDA when requested by CLIENT, and for specific projects and services that have defined work scopes; and all records and documents for services with respect thereto shall be appropriately referenced to each of the specific authorizations. TKDA shall provide CLIENT with an “Authorization for Professional Services” (EXHIBIT A) for each request made by CLIENT. This shall become the “Authorization for Professional Services” upon its acceptance by CLIENT.

In lieu of signing an authorization, CLIENT may authorize services by issuing a Purchase Order, approved by CLIENT’s authorized representative and accepted by TKDA; and in this regard, it is mutually agreed that any terms and conditions which are preprinted on a Purchase Order form do not apply to this Agreement.

ARTICLE 2. PERIOD OF SERVICE
TKDA is hereby retained on a continuing basis, subject, however, to termination by either party in accordance with ARTICLE 6. A period of service for each project shall be as set forth in the specific authorization as appropriate.

ARTICLE 3. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
TKDA is an independent contractor. The manner in which the services are performed shall be controlled by TKDA; however, the nature of the services and the results to be achieved shall be specified by CLIENT. TKDA is not to be deemed an employee or agent of CLIENT and has no authority to make P200 rev. 5/2021 Page 1 of 6 City of Porterville
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any binding commitments or obligations on behalf of CLIENT except to the extent expressly provided herein. All services provided by TKDA pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided by TKDA as an independent contractor and not as an employee of CLIENT for any purpose, including but not limited to: income tax withholding, workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, FICA taxes, liability for torts and eligibility for employee benefits.

ARTICLE 4. COMPENSATION TO TKDA
A. Compensation to TKDA for day-to-day services shall be on an Hourly Rate basis as hereinafter described.

B. Compensation to TKDA for services other than day-to-day and described in an authorization shall be on a Lump Sum and/or an Hourly Rate basis as designated therein and as hereinafter described.

1. A Lump Sum method of payment for TKDA’s services shall apply to all or parts of a work scope where TKDA’s tasks can be readily defined and/or where the level of effort required to accomplish such tasks can be estimated with a reasonable degree of accuracy. CLIENT shall make monthly payments to TKDA within 30 days of date of invoice based on an estimated percentage of completion of TKDA’s services.

2. An Hourly Rate method of payment for TKDA’s services shall apply to all or parts of a work scope where TKDA’s tasks cannot be readily defined and/or where the level of effort required to accomplish such tasks cannot be estimated with any reasonable degree of accuracy. Under an Hourly Rate method of payment, TKDA shall be paid for the actual hours worked on an authorization by TKDA technical personnel times an hourly billing rate established for each employee. Hourly billing rates shall include compensation for all salary costs, payroll burden, general and administrative overhead and professional fee. A current billing rate schedule may be provided upon request, and is subject to increase annually.

3. In addition to the foregoing, TKDA shall be reimbursed for the following Direct Expenses when incurred in the performance of the work:
(a) Travel and subsistence, including vehicle allowances at cost for construction and survey services.
(b) [Reserved]
(c) Identifiable reproduction and reprographic costs, at cost. (d) Other expenses for additional items and services as may be required by CLIENT to fulfill the terms of a specific authorization, at cost.

4. The CLIENT shall make monthly payments to TKDA within 30 days of date of invoice based on computations made in accordance with the above charges for services provided and expenses incurred to date, accompanied by supporting evidence as required.

C. CLIENT will pay the balance stated on the invoice unless CLIENT notifies TKDA in writing of the particular item that is alleged to be incorrect within 15 days from the date of invoice, in which case, only the disputed item will remain undue until resolved by the parties. All accounts unpaid after 30 days from the date of original invoice shall be subject to a service charge of 1-1/2% per month, or the maximum amount authorized by law, whichever is less. In addition, TKDA may after giving seven days’ written notice to the CLIENT, suspend services under this Agreement until TKDA has been paid in full for all amounts then due for services, expenses and charges. CLIENT acknowledges that TKDA shall not be responsible for any claim for consequential damages arising from suspension of services hereunder.

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ARTICLE 5. EXTRA WORK
In the event that a lump sum or maximum payment amount is specified in an authorization and TKDA is of the opinion that any work they have been directed to perform is beyond the scope of the authorization, or that the level of effort required constitutes extra work, they shall promptly notify CLIENT of that fact. Extra work, additional compensation for same, and extension of time for completion shall be covered by a supplemental authorization agreed to in writing by both parties prior to proceeding with any extra work or related expenditures.

ARTICLE 6. ABANDONMENT, CHANGE OF PLAN AND TERMINATION
Either Party has the right to terminate this Agreement and/or any authorization upon seven days’ written notice. In addition, CLIENT may at any time, reduce the scope of an authorization. Such reduction in scope of an authorization shall be set forth in a written notice from CLIENT to TKDA. In the event of unresolved dispute over change in scope or changed conditions, the authorization may then be terminated.

In the event of a reduction in scope of an authorization TKDA shall be paid for the work performed and expenses incurred on the authorization thus reduced and for any completed and abandoned work for which payment has not been made, computed in accordance with ARTICLE 4. Any reduction in the “not to exceed” payment figure shall be established by a supplemental authorization agreed to in writing by both parties.

In the event of termination of an authorization all documents finished or unfinished, prepared by TKDA under the authorization shall be made available by TKDA to CLIENT pursuant to ARTICLE 7, and there shall be no further obligation of CLIENT to TKDA under the authorization, except for payment of amounts due and owing for work performed and expenses incurred to the date and time of termination, computed in accordance with ARTICLE 4.

In like manner, if the entire Agreement is terminated, all remaining documents on file with TKDA shall also, upon request, be made available to CLIENT pursuant to ARTICLE 7 upon receipt of payment of amounts due and owing TKDA for any authorized work.

ARTICLE 7. DISPOSITION OF PLANS, REPORTS AND OTHER DATA At the time of completion or termination of an authorization TKDA shall make available to CLIENT, upon request, all maps, tracings, reports, resource materials and other documents pertaining to the work described in an authorization. All such documents are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by CLIENT or others on extensions of the work or to any other project. Any reuse without written verification or adaptation by TKDA for the specific purpose intended will be at CLIENT’s sole risk and without liability or legal responsibility on the part of TKDA. In this regard, CLIENT will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless TKDA from any and all suits or claims of third parties arising out of such reuse, which is not specifically verified, adapted, or authorized by TKDA.

In the event electronic copies of documents are made available to CLIENT pursuant to the foregoing paragraph, CLIENT acknowledges that the useful life of electronic media such as DVDs and/or CDs may be limited because of deterioration of the media or obsolescence of the computer hardware and/or software systems. Therefore, TKDA makes no representation that such media will be fully usable beyond 30 days from date of delivery to CLIENT.

ARTICLE 8. CLIENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES
A. To permit TKDA to perform the services required hereunder, CLIENT shall supply, in proper time and sequence, the following for each authorization at no expense to TKDA:

1. Provide all necessary information regarding its requirements as necessary for orderly progress of the work.

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2. Designate in writing, a person to act as CLIENT’s representative with respect to the services to be rendered under an authorization. Such person shall have authority to transmit instructions, receive instructions, receive information, interpret and define CLIENT’s policies with respect to TKDA’s services.

3. Furnish, as required for performance of TKDA’s services (except to the extent provided otherwise in an authorization), data prepared by or services of others, including without limitation, core borings, probings and subsurface explorations, hydrographic and geohydrologic surveys, laboratory tests and inspections of samples, materials and equipment; appropriate professional interpretations of all of the foregoing; environmental assessment and impact statements; property, boundary, easement, right-of-way, topographic and utility surveys; property descriptions; zoning, deed and other land use restriction; and other special data not covered in an authorization.

4. Provide access to, and make all provisions for TKDA to enter upon public or private property as required to perform its services.

5. Act as liaison with other agencies to carry out necessary coordination and negotiations; furnish approvals and permits from all governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the work described in an authorization and such approvals and consents from others as may be necessary for completion of the work.

6. Examine all reports, sketches, drawings, specifications and other documents prepared and presented by TKDA, obtain advice of an attorney, insurance counselor or others as CLIENT deems necessary for such examination and render in writing, decisions pertaining thereto within a reasonable time so as not to delay the services of TKDA.

7. Give prompt written notice to TKDA whenever CLIENT observes or otherwise becomes aware of any development that affects the scope or timing of TKDA’s services or any defect in the work of construction contractor(s), consultants or TKDA.

8. Provide record drawings and specifications for all existing physical plants or facilities which are pertinent to an authorization.

9. Provide other services, materials, or data as may be set forth in an authorization.

10. Initiate action, where appropriate, to identify and investigate the nature and extent of asbestos and/or pollution in each project and to abate and/or remove the same as may be required by federal, state or local statute, ordinance, code, rule, or regulation now existing or hereinafter enacted or amended. For purposes of this Agreement, “pollution” and “pollutant” shall mean any solid, liquid, gaseous or thermal irritant or contaminant, including smoke, vapor, soot, alkalis, chemicals and hazardous or toxic waste.

Hazardous or toxic waste means any substance, waste, pollutant or contaminant now or hereafter included within such terms under any federal, state or local statute, ordinance, code, rule or regulation now existing or hereinafter enacted or amended. Waste further includes materials to be recycled, reconditioned or reclaimed.

If TKDA encounters, or reasonably suspects that it has encountered, asbestos or pollution in a project, TKDA shall cease activity on the project and promptly notify CLIENT who shall proceed as set forth above. Unless otherwise specifically provided in an authorization, the services to be provided by TKDA do not include identification of asbestos or pollution and TKDA has no duty to identify or attempt to identify the same within the area of any project.

11. Provide such accounting, independent cost estimating and insurance counseling services as may be required for the project described in an authorization, such legal services as CLIENT may require or TKDA may reasonably request with regard to legal issues pertaining to the project including any that may be raised by contractor(s), such auditing service as CLIENT may require to ascertain how or for what purpose any Contractor has P200 rev. 5/2021 Page 1 of 6 City of Porterville
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used the moneys paid under the construction contract, and such inspection services as CLIENT may require to ascertain that contractor(s) are complying with any law, rule, regulation, ordinance, code or order applicable to their furnishing and performing the work.

B. TKDA shall be entitled to rely on the accuracy and completeness of information furnished by CLIENT. If TKDA finds that any information furnished by CLIENT is in error or is inadequate for its purpose, TKDA shall promptly notify CLIENT.

ARTICLE 9. OPINIONS OF COST
Opinions of probable project cost, construction cost, financial evaluations, feasibility studies, economic analyses of alternate solutions and utilitarian considerations of operations and maintenance costs prepared by TKDA will be made on the basis of TKDA’s experience and qualifications and represent TKDA’s best judgment as an experienced and qualified design professional. It is recognized, however, that TKDA does not have control over the cost of labor, material, equipment or services furnished by others or over market conditions or contractors’ methods of determining their prices, and that any evaluation of any facility to be constructed, or acquired, or work to be performed on the basis of TKDA’s cost opinions, must of necessity, be speculative until completion of construction or acquisition.

Accordingly, TKDA does not guarantee that proposals, bids or actual costs will not substantially vary from opinions, evaluations or studies submitted by TKDA to CLIENT.

ARTICLE 10. CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES
CLIENT acknowledges that it is customary for the consultant engineer or architect who is responsible for the preparation and furnishing of drawings and specifications and other construction-related documents to be employed to provide professional services during the bidding and construction phases of a project, (1) to interpret and clarify the documentation so furnished and to modify the same as circumstances revealed during bidding and construction may dictate, (2) in connection with acceptance of substitute or or-equal items of materials and equipment proposed by bidders and contractor(s), (3) in connection with approval of shop drawings and sample submittals, and (4) as a result of and in response to TKDA’s detecting in advance of performance of affected work inconsistencies or irregularities in such documentation. CLIENT agrees that if TKDA is not employed to provide such professional services during the bidding (if the work is put out for bids) and the construction phases of a project described in an authorization, TKDA will not be responsible for, and CLIENT shall indemnify and hold TKDA (and TKDA’s professional associates and consultants) harmless from, all claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorneys’ fees arising out of, or resulting from, any interpretation, clarification, substitution acceptance, shop drawing or sample approval or modification of such documentation issued or carried out by CLIENT or others. Nothing contained in this paragraph shall be construed to release TKDA (or TKDA’s professional associates or consultants) from liability for failure to perform in accordance with professional standards any duty or responsibility which TKDA has undertaken or assumed under an authorization and this Agreement.

ARTICLE 11. INDEMNIFICATION & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TKDA shall indemnify and hold harmless CLIENT and its officers, agents and employees for all liability from suits, actions or claims of any character brought for or on account of any injuries or damages received by any person or property, including CLIENT, to the extent they are caused by a negligent error, act, or omission of TKDA or any persons for whom TKDA is legally liable, in carrying out the terms of this Agreement.

CLIENT shall indemnify and hold harmless TKDA and its officers, agents and employees for all liability from suits, actions or claims of any character brought for or on account of any injuries or damages received by any person or property, including TKDA, to the extent they are caused by a negligent error, act, or omission of CLIENT or any persons for whom CLIENT is legally liable, in carrying out the terms of this Agreement.

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It is mutually understood and agreed that the assumption of liabilities and indemnification provided for in this Agreement shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

In recognition of the relative risks of CLIENT and TKDA relating to the work, CLIENT agrees, to the extent permitted by law, that TKDA’s liability to the CLIENT or anyone claiming through CLIENT for any and all claims, losses, costs, or damages whatsoever arising out of, resulting from or in any way related to the Project or the Agreement from any cause or causes including, but not limited to, the negligence, professional errors or omissions, strict liability or breach of contract, or warranty express or implied, of TKDA or its officers, directors, partners, employees, agents, or consultants, or any of them, shall not exceed the total insurance proceeds paid or available on behalf of or to TKDA by its insurers in settlement or satisfaction of CLIENT’s claims against TKDA under the terms and conditions of TKDA’s insurance policies applicable thereto.

ARTICLE 12. INSURANCE
TKDA shall procure and maintain insurance for protection from claims against it under worker’s compensation acts (statutory limits), claims for damages because of bodily injury including personal injury, sickness or disease or death of any and all employees or of any person other than such employees, and from claims against it for damages because of injury to or destruction of property including loss of use resulting therefrom.

TKDA shall also procure and maintain professional and commercial general liability insurance, and auto and excess insurance, for all damages arising out of the performance of services caused by an error, omission or negligent act for which TKDA is legally liable. The commercial general liability insurance policy shall provide coverage for incidents occurring within 50 feet of railroad tracks.

Certificates of insurance will be provided to the CLIENT upon request.

ARTICLE 13. NON-DISCRIMINATION
TKDA will comply with the provisions of applicable federal, state and local statutes, ordinances and regulations pertaining to human rights and non-discrimination.

ARTICLE 14. CONTROLLING LAW
This Agreement to be construed according to the laws of the State of Minnesota.

ARTICLE 15. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
All disputes between the parties arising out of this Agreement which are not resolved through good faith negotiations, within 30 days of written notice of dispute, shall be submitted to non-binding mediation as a condition precedent to litigation.

ARTICLE 16. ASSIGNMENT
This Agreement, being intended to secure the personal service of the individuals employed by and through whom TKDA performs work hereunder, shall not be assigned, sublet or transferred without the written consent of CLIENT.

ARTICLE 17. SEVERABILITY
Any provision or portion thereof in this Agreement which is held to be void or unenforceable under any law shall be deemed stricken, and all remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and binding between CLIENT and TKDA.

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ARTICLE 18. DOCUMENTS FORMING THE CONTRACT
The contract documents shall be deemed to include this Agreement with all accompanying exhibits a part hereof, and any subsequent authorizations issued pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

ARTICLE 19. NOTICES
Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be provided in writing and sent by US Mail to either party by the other at the addresses listed below:

CITY OF PORTERVILLE TKDA
291 N. Main St. 444 Cedar Street, Suite 1500
Porterville, CA 93257 St. Paul, MN 55101
ARTICLE 20. CONFIDENTIALITY
A. It is understood in the course of fulfilling TKDA’s business commitments that TKDA may have to communicate some of this information to various TKDA employees or subconsultants, but in such a case, TKDA will inform them of the confidential nature of the information and make them aware of their responsibility of keeping such information confidential, and TKDA will use every reasonable effort to see that they do keep such information confidential.

B. However, any commitment as to confidential information shall not extend to: information TKDA already possesses at the time of disclosure by CLIENT; information which is in or which comes into the public domain from a source other than TKDA; and information that comes to TKDA from a third party source not under obligation to CLIENT to maintain the confidentiality thereof.

C. TKDA also understands that any drawings, data sheets, or other materials given to it by CLIENT remain the property of CLIENT and must be returned to CLIENT at CLIENT’s request, at the end of any negotiation or the completion of TKDA’s work for CLIENT.

D. TKDA further agrees that no disclosure of information relating to any aspects of work for CLIENT shall be made to third parties without CLIENT’s written consent.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement effective the day and year first above written.

CITY OF PORTERVILLE TOLTZ, KING, DUVALL, ANDERSON

AND ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED
By_________________________________ By ________________________________ James E. Hoschka
Vice President, Rail
ATTACHMENT: EXHIBIT A
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EXHIBIT A
[name]___________________________________

AUTHORIZATION FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
TO: Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson
and Associates, Incorporated
Pursuant to our Master Professional Services Agreement dated ___________________, 20___, you are hereby authorized to proceed with the Professional Services described as follows:
__________________________________________[PROJECT NAME] I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The CLIENT proposes to ______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ II. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED
TKDA is requested to provide the following services:

A.

B.

C.

D.

For use with Project
Specific Assistance
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III. ADDITIONAL SERVICES
If the need for Additional Services is determined, and the fee for the additional work is agreeable and the CLIENT authorizes such services in writing, TKDA shall furnish or obtain from others services of the types listed below. These Additional Services shall be compensated for on an Hourly Rate basis as defined in Agreement Article 3, a part hereof, and such compensation shall be over and above any maximum amounts set forth in this Authorization.

A.

B.

IV. PERIOD OF SERVICE
SECTION II services will be completed within ____________ from the date of Authorization.

V. COMPENSATION
Compensation to TKDA for services provided as described shall be on an hourly rate basis as defined in Agreement Article 3, in the [estimated][not to exceed] amount of $_______________.

During the course of the Project if this amount is found to be insufficient, TKDA agrees not perform services or incur costs which result in billings in excess of such amount until advised that additional funds are available and services can continue.

Approved by _________________________________________, _______________, 20___.

Authorized CLIENT Representative
Consultant Acceptance by _______________________________, _______________, 20___.

Authorized TKDA Representative
Item No. 7.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – DECEMBER 3, 2024
SUBJECT: Authorization to enter into Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sierra View Medical Center for Coordinated Transportation Services SOURCE: Public Works
COMMENT: Staff has collaborated with Sierra View Medical Center (SVMC) to develop an agreement to enhance accessibility and efficiency in local transportation. SVMC, the leading healthcare provider in Porterville, seeks to facilitate convenient and reliable transportation for patients requiring transit to and from medical appointments. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes a framework for the City to provide on-demand and scheduled transportation services to SVMC clients, focusing on medical transportation needs. Key aspects include:

1. City Responsibilities:
• Perform various transportation services, including bus, paratransit, and microtransit (on-demand).
• Provide monthly data on transportation performance metrics, trip counts, and incidents.
• Maintain a customer service representative to handle requests and ensure high-quality service standards.
• Supply vehicles that meet specific safety and ADA compliance standards.
• Offer training and access to the City’s VIA VOC software for SVMC to schedule trips as needed.

2. Sierra View Medical Center Responsibilities:
• Manage client transportation eligibility.
• Schedule transportation using the VIA VOC system.
• Communicate trip details to clients and cover passenger fares on a per-trip basis.
• Compensate the City monthly for transportation services rendered.

3. Performance Standards:

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• Timely pick-ups and drop-offs to ensure clients arrive punctually for medical appointments.
• Defined wait times for return trips post-appointment, with contingencies for unforeseen delays.

Under the terms of the MOU, SVMC will compensate the City for each transportation service provided at the City’s standard passenger fare rate. This cost-recovery model allows the City to leverage other funding sources for coordinated programs and avoid additional expenses to the general fund.

This MOU represents a proactive partnership between the City of Porterville and SVMC to improve transportation accessibility and service efficiency for healthcare clients. Approval of this agreement will enhance the City's efforts to support public health and mobility in the Porterville community.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Approve the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
between the City of Porterville and Sierra View Medical Center (SVMC) for coordinated transportation services
within the Porterville Urbanized Area; and

2. Authorize the Mayor or City Manager to execute the
MOU and any subsequent amendments necessary to
implement these transportation services, subject to final review by the City Attorney.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Memorandum of Understanding
Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Richard Tree, Director of Transportation
Final Approver: Patrice Hildreth, City Manager