Rancho Cucamonga City Council
August 19, 2026

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23. Construction. In the event of any asserted ambiguity in, or dispute regarding the interpretation of any matter herein, the interpretation of this Agreement shall not be resolved by any rules of interpretation providing for interpretation against the party who causes the uncertainty to exist or against the party who drafted the Agreement or who drafted that portion of the Agreement.

24. Entire Agreement. This Agreement consists of this document, and any other documents, attachments and/or exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto, each of which is incorporated herein by such reference, and the same represents the entire and integrated agreement between Consultant and City. This Agreement supersedes all prior oral or written negotiations, representations or agreements. This Agreement may not be amended, nor any provision or breach hereof waived, except in a writing signed by the parties which expressly refers to this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties, through their respective authorized representatives, have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

Consultant Name: TRC Solutions, Inc.

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EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF SERVICES

Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility (RCMU)
Various On-Call Services | Invitation #: SOQ #25/26-501

5.1 Electrical Engineering Design and Support
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1. Electrical Engineering Design and Support

1.1. Distribution Engineering and Design Services
TRC has extensive experience in delivering engineering and consulting services for distribution systems. Using advanced technology and proven methodologies, TRC optimizes project outcomes while maintaining alignment with stakeholder goals and objectives. TRC is dedicated to providing reliable and timely services, including support during critical situations such as outages and emergencies. Below is a detailed outline of TRC’s distribution engineering design and support services:
 Plan Check for New and Existing Projects:
o TRC conducts detailed plan checks for both new and existing projects to confirm compliance with applicable standards, codes, and regulations.
o Reviews are performed to identify potential issues and provide recommendations that enhance project outcomes.
 Preliminary Planning and Cost Estimating:
o TRC provides accurate preliminary planning and cost estimates for various projects. o Estimates are developed to align with the City’s budgetary goals while maintaining a realistic and comprehensive scope.
 Complete Design Services:

TRC delivers full design services, including:
o Development of plans, specifications, studies, and cost estimates for new distribution lines and service extensions.
o Support during all project stages, including responding to bidder inquiries, reviewing and approving submitted proposals, and providing recommendations on proposed change orders.
o Preparation of project study reports, project reports, value engineering analyses, and feasibility studies as required.
 Project Management and Coordination:
o TRC acts as a liaison between applicants, developers, and RCMU, facilitating seamless coordination with outside agencies, contractors, and utilities. o Project managers attend or conduct internal and external meetings, including preconstruction and on-site construction meetings, to maintain project alignment and progress.  Data Management in USA Mark-Out Network:
o TRC updates and manages data in the USA mark-out network in collaboration with the City’s utility locator and mark-out provider.
o Data management processes are designed to support accurate and timely updates for all projects.
 Distribution System Documentation:

TRC creates and updates electric distribution system documentation, including:
o As-built drawings
o Circuit maps
o CAD drawings
o Standard drawings
o Facility records
 Presentations and Meetings:
o TRC prepares professional presentations and attends meetings as required by the City.

Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility (RCMU)
Various On-Call Services | Invitation #: SOQ #25/26-501

5.1 Electrical Engineering Design and Support
© 2026 TRC | All Rights Reserved | TRC Proposal No. 000735660.9990 2 o Communication strategies are tailored to keep stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.
 Outage and Emergency On-Call Assistance:
o TRC provides support during outages and emergency on-call situations, acting as the first point of contact for coordination with RCMU on-call contractors. o Response strategies are designed to address critical situations promptly and effectively.

1.2. Substation and Electrical Engineering and Design
TRC’s approach to supporting RCMU is built around delivering practical, utility-focused solutions that carry projects efficiently from early planning through design, construction, and into operations. The goal is to provide consistent, technically sound support while staying responsive to RCMU staff, developers, and field conditions.
 Plan Check (New & Existing Substation Projects)
o Perform thorough reviews focused on system capacity, protection, safety, and constructability
o Apply RCMU standards, applicable codes, and industry practices o Provide clear, actionable comments to help projects move forward efficiently o Identify risks and design gaps early to minimize downstream impacts  Preliminary Planning & Cost Estimating
o Evaluate load growth, substation capacity, and system needs o Identify practical configuration options aligned with long-term goals o Develop conceptual layouts and preliminary equipment sizing o Prepare realistic cost estimates based on similar project experience  Detailed Design (Substations)
o Deliver complete, buildable substation design packages o Develop:
 One-line diagrams and relay schemes
 Grounding systems and SCADA integration
 Physical layouts and equipment arrangements
o Coordinate across disciplines to minimize field conflicts o Focus on constructability, maintainability, and clarity for contractors  Bidding & Procurement Support
o Respond to bidder questions and issue clarifications
o Review contractor proposals for technical compliance and value o Provide clear, defensible recommendations to support contractor selection o Help reduce risk of construction-phase issues
 Project Management & Coordination
o Serve as liaison between RCMU, developers, contractors, and agencies if needed on any project.
o Participate in preconstruction and progress meetings
o Manage submittals, RFIs, and technical coordination
o Review and provide recommendations on change orders
o Maintain alignment with scope, schedule, and budget

Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility (RCMU)
Various On-Call Services | Invitation #: SOQ #25/26-501

5.1 Electrical Engineering Design and Support
© 2026 TRC | All Rights Reserved | TRC Proposal No. 000735660.9990 3  Engineering Studies & Value Engineering
o Perform studies such as:
 Load flow and short-circuit analysis
 Protection coordination
 Grounding analysis
o Validate system performance and design assumptions
o Identify cost-saving and constructability improvements without sacrificing reliability  System Records, As-Builts & CAD
o Update as-built drawings, circuit maps, and CAD files o Maintain accurate and usable system documentation
o Support long-term asset management and future project planning  Meetings, Presentations & Communication
o Prepare technical presentations as needed
o Support stakeholder coordination and decision-making
o Participate in internal and external meetings to keep projects moving  Outage & Emergency Support
o Provide engineering support during outages and emergency events o Coordinate with on-call contractors for timely response o Assist with troubleshooting and restoration efforts
 Overall Approach
o Deliver practical, utility-focused engineering solutions o Stay engaged from planning through construction and operations o Emphasize clear communication and responsiveness
o Support RCMU in delivering reliable infrastructure with minimal friction

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1. Cover Letter
May 14, 2026
Chris Beeman
Deputy Director of Electric Utility Services
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Subject: SOQ # 25/26-501: RCMU - Various On-Call Services SOQ TRC Proposal No. 000735660.9990.0000
Dear Mr. Beeman:

TRC Solutions, Inc. (TRC) is pleased to respond to the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility (RCMU) Various On-Call Services SOQ. TRC is well-positioned to provide exceptional resources and tailored solutions to support the diverse on-call services required by RCMU.

At TRC, we take pride in delivering comprehensive solutions that prioritize safety, reliability, and innovation. Our expertise includes:
 Substation Experience: TRC has completed a wide range of substation upgrade projects, including relay replacements, protection system enhancements, and control building installations.

Our team brings extensive experience in designing, engineering, and implementing solutions that improve system reliability and operational efficiency.
 Distribution Expertise: Our engineering team is supported by a fully integrated group specializing in transmission, substation, testing and commissioning, project management, construction management, integrated grid planning, and field services. Our team delivers tailored solutions for optimizing grid performance, modernizing infrastructure, and integrating new technologies.
 Commitment to Quality: We follow IEEE/NESC industry standards and utility-specific requirements, conducting thorough reviews and quality checks at every stage of the project to deliver work of the highest quality.
 Local Presence: Our Irvine, CA office serves as the main local resource, providing quick responses and direct access to experts, supported by a nationwide network to meet project needs efficiently.
 Safety First: Safety is at the core of everything we do. TRC prioritizes safety through rigorous protocols, regular training, audits, and risk assessments to protect our team, your personnel, and infrastructure.
 Innovative Solutions: TRC leverages advanced technologies and strategies to deliver modernized grids and sustainable energy solutions, helping RCMU adapt to the evolving energy landscape.

With this depth of expertise, local presence, and commitment to excellence, TRC is ready to deliver value and reliability to RCMU on every project. We appreciate your consideration of our response and look forward to the opportunity to strengthen our partnership. Please feel free to contact me at (602) 770-2287 or via email at [email protected] if you have any questions or need further information.

Sincerely,
Gelena Buford
Associate Project Manager
(602) 770-2287

Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility
Various On-Call Services
SOQ #25/26-501
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2. Table of Contents

1. Cover LeƩer .................................................................................................................. i

2. Table of Contents ......................................................................................................... ii

3. ExecuƟve Summary ..................................................................................................... 1

4. Firm Experience/QualificaƟons .................................................................................... 3

4.1. Firm QualificaƟons ......................................................................................................... 3

4.2. Project Experience ......................................................................................................... 6

4.3. Firm InformaƟon .......................................................................................................... 10

5. Third Party/Subcontractors ........................................................................................ 12

6. Staff Resumes and OrganizaƟon Chart ....................................................................... 13

7. Project Management Approach.................................................................................. 16

8. Quality Management System ..................................................................................... 18

9. Appendix A: Staff Resumes ........................................................................................ 20

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Various On-Call Services
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3. Executive Summary
TRC is pleased to submit our Statement of
Qualifications (SOQ) to the Rancho Cucamonga
Municipal Utility (RCMU) for the Various On-Call
Services contract. With over 57 years of experience
in engineering, consulting, and construction
management, TRC is well-equipped to deliver the
high-quality, responsive, and practical solutions
RCMU requires. Our team is committed to
supporting RCMU’s mission by providing innovative
and cost-effective services that align with the City’s
goals and priorities.

Approach
TRC’s approach is centered on collaboration,
efficiency, and technical excellence. For this
contract, we will provide comprehensive electrical
engineering design and support services, including
plan checks, cost estimating, and detailed designs
for new distribution lines and service extensions.

Our team will also deliver construction management
and inspection services, with a focus on safety,
efficiency, and compliance with all applicable
regulations. We are prepared to act as a liaison
between RCMU, developers, and contractors,
facilitating smooth communication and coordination
throughout all project phases. Additionally, we are
ready to assist during outages and emergency
situations, providing timely and effective support to
reduce disruptions.

Qualifications
TRC is a nationally recognized firm with a multidisciplinary team of over 7,500 professionals. Our expertise spans electrical engineering, construction management, and environmental services, making us a trusted partner for utilities, developers, and government agencies. We have worked on similar projects for municipalities and utilities across California and Arizona, demonstrating our ability to manage complex projects and deliver results that exceed client expectations.

Experience
Our team has extensive experience in electrical engineering design and construction management, including:
 Designing and managing distribution line projects for utilities in California and Arizona.  Acting as a liaison between municipalities, developers, and contractors to streamline project delivery.  Providing emergency response support during outages, ensuring rapid restoration of services.  Managing construction activities, including RFIs, submittals, and change orders, to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Availability of Staff
TRC has a dedicated team of professionals ready to support RCMU’s projects. Our team includes experienced project managers, engineers, and construction inspectors who are familiar with the unique requirements of utility projects in California. We have carefully assessed our current workload and are confident in our ability to allocate the necessary resources to RCMU without compromising the quality

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Various On-Call Services
SOQ #25/26-501
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Regional Presence
With offices in California and Arizona, TRC is strategically positioned to support RCMU’s projects. Our proximity to Rancho Cucamonga allows us to quickly deploy staff to project sites, attend meetings, and address any issues that may arise. This regional presence, combined with our deep understanding of local regulations and utility requirements, enables us to deliver efficient and effective solutions tailored to RCMU’s needs.

Commitment to RCMU
TRC is committed to delivering safe, functional, and cost-effective designs that meet RCMU’s goals. If awarded this contract, we will focus on reducing construction and material costs, incorporating design efficiencies, and providing exceptional service at every stage of the project. We look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with RCMU and contribute to the success of your projects.

Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility
Various On-Call Services
SOQ #25/26-501
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4. Firm Experience/Qualifications

4.1. Firm Qualifications
Distribution Engineering
TRC delivers comprehensive engineering, technical support, and environmental compliance services for major utility distribution systems. We have a strong history of supporting large-scale infrastructure projects, including simple anchor and full pole replacements, complex overhead-to-underground (OHto-UG) conversions, and high-profile wildfire hardening initiatives. Our multidisciplinary approach covers all aspects of project delivery, from initial surveying and field data collection to detailed engineering and design, environmental permitting, cost estimation, and construction management.

Core Expertise & Services
Our engineering teams are proficient in utilizing advanced modeling and design tools, including PLSCADD, OCalc, and LiDAR data integration. We specialize in:
 System Hardening & Undergrounding: Extensive experience designing and managing OH-to-UG conversions, complex overhead reconductoring, and voltage conversions to improve system reliability and mitigate fire risks.
 Structural Analysis & Compliance: Executing comprehensive Pole Loading Compliance Programs, conducting voltage drop and flicker studies, developing cable pulling calculations, and resolving GO95 infractions.
 Environmental & Regulatory Permitting: Conducting site investigations, verifying CEQA requirements, and securing critical permits from agencies such as the CPUC, California Coastal Commission, and local municipalities (including traffic control and right-of-way permits).  Data-Driven Assessments: Leveraging drone investigations and LiDAR modeling to assess distribution facilities in High Fire Threat Districts (HFTD) and design targeted mitigation repairs.

Representative Utility Experience
Our capacity to manage high-volume, critical infrastructure projects is demonstrated through our ongoing partnerships with major California utilities:
 Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E): Delivered comprehensive engineering support for large-scale initiatives, including 168 miles of Wildfire Hardening (combining overhead rebuilds and OH-to-UG conversions), processing over 24,000 pole replacement and electric compliance tag orders, and managing thousands of new business connections and post-emergency estimates.  San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E): Served as a primary contractor for the Strategic Undergrounding (SUG) Program involving ~60 miles of conversion. We have also analyzed and designed over 4,500 poles for the Pole Loading Compliance Program, designed full structure replacements for the Drone Investigation, Assessment, and Repair (DIAR) program, and facilitated pole replacements and load analyses for ~6000 poles under the Fire Risk Mitigation (FIRM) program.

Substation Engineering
For over 25 years, TRC has been providing engineering design and construction support for electrical substations. Our power delivery engineering team, comprising over 400 professionals, offers comprehensive design and planning services for substation projects from 13kV to 500 kV. With experience in hundreds of successful projects, we are equipped to handle all aspects of switchyard and substation design.

Our services encompass the entire project lifecycle, including initial concept development, feasibility and planning studies, land acquisition, permitting, and complete civil, mechanical, and electrical design.

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Our extensive substation and switchyard experience includes:
 Substation Design through 500 kV
 Foundation Design
 GIS & Open-Air Design
 Site Surveying
 Station Expansions and Upgrades
 Access Roads and Fencing
 Protection & Control Permitting
 Automation & Integration
 Structural Analysis
 SCADA System Design
 Telecommunications
 Testing & Commissioning
 Security
 Ground Grid Design
 3D Design
 Control House Design
 Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasure
Plans (SPCC)
Our previous projects encompass a wide range of voltages, from distribution lines to high-voltage substations up to 500 kV. We have successfully completed design services, as well as testing and commissioning, for nearly every type of power system equipment, including transmission lines, power transformers, capacitors, substation buses, and generators.

Our team is proficient in both new and retrofit protection and control projects, possessing the skills, knowledge, and expertise to safely execute turnkey projects within the confines of an energized protection system. This extensive experience allows us to deliver reliable and efficient solutions that align with the specific requirements of each project.

Our design services and experience include the following:
 Conceptual Design
 Retrofit Projects
 Application Analysis
 Setting Calculations and Coordination
 Equipment Specification and Procurement
 RTU, DFR, SER Design and Programming
 Design Documents and Calculations
 Short Circuit Analysis and Modeling
 Facility and Compliance Studies
 Outage and Fault Analysis
 Detailed Schematics
 Detailed Wiring and Cable Design
 Relay and Control Cabinet Design
As-Built Documentation (Record Drawings)
 In addition to supporting project design, we have the experience to Incorporate changes from the construction contractor to furnish a complete set of drawings and documents that reflect the "asbuilt" condition.

Our current clients include utilities such as Silicon Valley Power, Riverside Public Utilities, Southern California Edison, Salt River Project, Arizona Public Service Utilities in the west region of US. And we also have experience working with many utilities across US including but not limited to Centerpoint, Entergy, American Electric Power, Baltimore Gas & Electric and Eversource Energy.

Testing & Commissioning
TRC provides utilities with skilled personnel to manage substation projects during the critical final steps before energization. Successful completion requires thorough planning and seamless coordination among teams. Guided by TRC’s commitment to safety and Human Performance practices, our professionals collaborate with Operations to schedule outages, review switching orders, and coordinate with other parties to secure essential resources, including materials, wiremen, relay technicians, and commissioning engineers. These resources are scheduled according to a pre-established plan before mobilizing to the job site.

Once on-site, TRC engineers work closely with wiremen and relay technicians to execute tasks including removals, installation of new devices and panels, relay setup, wiring checks, and functional

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In addition, TRC employs highly skilled engineers and technicians who can fully commission both new and existing substations. These professionals are proficient in testing apparatus, relays, SCADA systems, and protection schemes using various software and test sets, ensuring the reliability and functionality of substation control systems.

Our capabilities include:
 Outage and Energization Planning
 Project Sequence Planning
 Project Commissioning Plan Development
 Isolation Planning
 Testing and Commissioning Oversight
 Relay testing
 Fully Integrated IEC 61850 substations
 Mid-Line Reclosers
 Line, Bus, Transformer, Generator,
Capacitor Bank Protection Schemes
 Fiber, Power Line Carrier and Other
Communication Assisted Schemes
 End-to-End Coordination Testing
 Maintenance Testing
 Full Acceptance testing
 Final Test Reports, Test Plans and Results
in Native Format
 Revenue Metering
 4kV Through 500kV Apparatus testing
Survey Services
TRC delivers comprehensive land surveying solutions that drive the success to the full breadth of energy and infrastructure projects from oil, gas, and electric power to renewable generation, biofuels, carbon capture, and emerging clean energy technology projects nationwide.

Our licensed Professional Land Surveyors, experienced field teams, survey sub-contractors and national approach ensure rapid mobilization, consistent quality, and project-specific expertise. Whether supporting a multi-state pipeline corridor, a grid modernization program, or a renewable energy development, TRC provides Traceable, Verifiable, and Complete (TVC) data that supports safe, compliant, and efficient project execution from initial planning through post-construction recordkeeping.

Survey data is downloaded and reviewed on a daily basis to maintain project schedules. Changes made to the raw survey data during processing are tracked, with an emphasis on transparency, integrity, and adherence to TRC’s strict safety protocols throughout the project. Our crews follow jobspecific safety plans and field procedures that protect personnel, the public, and the environment while ensuring high-quality data collection.

Construction Management
Construction Management Services
TRC's construction management services range from field inspection and construction quality control management to utility clearance holding and outage coordination, to construction contract and program administration. Whether TRC provides the full spectrum of construction management services or an augmentation to a client's staff, TRC stands ready to provide qualified personnel and perform the following type of services to meet our client's project requirements:

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 Safety and QA/QC program development  Safety and QA/QC program implementation and management
 Constructability Reviews and design phase
services
 Clearance and Tag Holding
 Site assessments / conceptual design review  Contractor schedule development and management
 Contractor identification and vetting  Contract administration, including field contract/change order management
 RFP & bid package development and
implementation
 Specification conformance
 Project planning / outage planning  Project submittal coordination  Permitting  Materials management
 Construction kick-off  Project communication and reporting  Construction document control
 Environmental compliance
 Final design/as-built documentation
Field Inspection and QC Management:

TRC construction inspectors are trained and experienced providing inspection and quality control management services. Our inspectors have received training and certification in a wide range of construction materials standards and design specifications. They regularly provide project specification conformance oversight, working closely with either TRC in-house engineering, owner-provided engineering, or third-party engineers, assuring that construction specifications are met and that materials and products provided are acceptable. TRC inspectors routinely works with project engineers and constructors to provide an on-site, proactive service that minimizes project issues such as changing field conditions, unforeseen existing conditions, alternate materials applications and final conformance with the specification and contract intent. TRC Inspectors have the ability to administer the TRC
QA/QC program related to the specific discipline, or act as the owner's representative in the administration of an owner's required QA/QC program. Programs administered range in intensity from nuclear power plant in-house programs to simple materials inspection for small, municipal clients.

We can also provide storm/emergency outage services, which include "wire down" location services, right-of-way and structure inspections, and substation equipment condition inspections. Teaming with TRC emergency design resources, quick, safe solutions can be provided for any situation, greatly aiding the utility and their customers.

Representative Utility Experience
Our capacity to manage high-volume, critical infrastructure projects is demonstrated through our ongoing partnerships with major utilities:
 DFJV High Speed Rail Relocations (HSR): Delivered comprehensive construction management services for a high-speed rail program spanning 750 miles, including a 65-mile design-build segment with 120+ structures, resolving over 120 utility conflicts, and managing material procurement, storage, and controlled issuance to support corridor-wide relocations and interfaces.  Arizona Public Service (APS): Delivered Owner’s Engineering Agent services for APS, supporting development of two 500/230kV transmission lines (~35 miles) and two greenfield 500kV substations, advancing phased designs and overseeing EPC execution to deliver reliable integration, constructability, and system expansion near Gila Bend.

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4.2. Project Experience

DISTRIBUTION
Field Project 1 Project 2
Project Title Wildfire Hardening Estimating C233, MN: Cutover to C1023, LI Client/Agency Name Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) Contact Information
for Reference
Name/Title: Hossein Gharaviram
Phone: 925-999-0215
Email: [email protected]
Name/Title: Valorie Lancaster - DCA
Phone: (858) 437-1493
Email: [email protected]
Years of Work 2018 - Present 2025 - 2026
Brief Description of
Scope Performed
Performed detailed design and estimating work
for PG&E’s wildfire hardening program.

Deliverables included, complete estimate of labor
and materials, Pole loading calculations (PLC),
Cable Pull Calculations (CPC) CMCS (Circuit
Map Change Sheets), Key Sketches, detailed
construction sketches, Voltage drop/flicker
calculations, SCI (short circuit current) analysis,
plan and profile sheets and complete field survey
data for the required design work.

This project involved transferring load from
circuit C233 to C1023, incorporating both
underground and overhead components. To
accommodate the increased capacity on circuit
C1023, 16 spans of primary conductor were
upgraded to larger aluminum conductors, and
10 wood poles were replaced with steel poles to
meet SDG&E's fire hardening standards. Poles
were analyzed using PLS-CADD SAPS L4 finite
element analysis with LiDAR data. Key
deliverables included the PLS-CADD model,
pole loading calculations, construction drawings,
and labor/material estimates.

The underground scope focused on updating
circuit and facility maps to reflect the transfer of
C233 to C1023, including retagging structures
with the new circuit ID. Deliverables included
updated Summary Operating Maps,
Underground Circuit Maps, and labor/material
estimates. Overhead field data collection was
conducted by TRC using IKE survey, while
underground data collection was supported by
SDG&E QEWs.

Coordination with SDG&E Land Services
ensured compliance with land use restrictions
for new pole locations, while collaboration with
SDG&E environmental and archaeological
teams addressed potential impacts on the
environment and Native American cultural sites.

Key Team Members
Involved
Erik Arulf, Distribution Operations Supervisor,
Program Lead
Eugeno Ponce, Distribution Engineer IV, Primary
Engineer
Thomas Durso, Engineer III, Design Team Lead
and Lead Reviewer
Marshall Vaughan, Designer III, Lead PLSCADD Designer

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Project Title New Business
Client/Agency Name Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) Contact Information
for Reference
Name/Title: Kimberly Payne
Phone: 661-619-4871
Email: [email protected]
Years of Work 2021 - Present
Brief Description of
Scope Performed
Performed full-scale engineering and estimating work for over 3500 new customer connection work orders. Each work order comprises performing load analysis on distribution level transformers to ensure overall voltage drop and flicker values stayed within limits when new load from new customers are added to the secondary line and transformers. If the new load fails voltage drop/flicker limits, full engineering work is performed to ensure voltage drop/flicker values remain within limits. Engineering work involves, splitting load into new transformers, installing new poles and secondary wires as needed, estimating labor and material costs, construction sketches, CMCS (Circuit Map Change Sheets), installing safety devices such as fuses, switches etc. and performing PLC (pole loading calculations) on new poles. These work orders were both overhead, underground, and at times a combination of both. Additionally, coordination with PG&E’s land survey and permitting departments were required to ensure easements and proper permits were in place before construction.

Key Team Members
Involved
Jarrod Tucker, Distribution Operations Supervisor, Program Lead Corley Faulkenberry, Distribution Designer II, Primary Designer

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Field Project 1 Project 2
Project Title DFJV High Speed Rail Relocations APS Sundance to Milligan 230kV Client/Agency Name Dragados Flatiron Joint Venture Arizona Public Service Contact Information
for Reference
Name/Title: Daniel Van Groningen - Third Party Utility
Specialist
Phone: 559-246-2002
Email: [email protected]
Name/Title: Dusty Alook - T&D Project
Manager
Phone: 480-240-0122
Email: [email protected]
Years of Work 2019-2026 2025-Current
Brief Description of
Scope Performed
Relocation of Distribution and transmission lines in the path of the HSR 26 Mile New 230kv, 154 Steel Monopoles
Key Team Members
Involved
Drew Bernard – Sr. Construction Manager, CM Oversite
John Bernard Construction Manager, Lead construction
Manager – Transmission – Spec/Safety Compliance
Eden Ochoa – Civil Construction Manager, Lead
construction Manager Civil – Spec/Safety Compliance
Roger Branka – Materials Manager, Material Handler/
Procurement
Robert Brown – Sr. Construction
Manager, Safety/ Spec Compliance/
Oversite
Jevon Malcom, - Jr. Construction
Manager, Tracking task completion, Daily
reporting

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SUBSTATION
Field Project 1 Project 2
Project Title Randolph 500kV, 230kV & CEP stations Hunter Substation Replacement Project Client/Agency Name Salt River Project Riverside Public Utilities Contact Information
for Reference
Name/Title: Paul Rohr – Senior Engineer
Phone: 859-629-2026
Email: [email protected]
Name/Title: Raul Ramirez – Substation Principal
Engineer
Phone: 951-826-5833
Email: [email protected]
Years of Work 2023-2025 2025-2026
Brief Description of
Scope Performed
Designed two new greenfield 500kV substations.

Additionally, upgraded existing 230kV station’s
station service. Developed 5%, 30%, 60%, 90%,
& IFC packages for each discipline, including bill
of materials and vendor drawing reviews.

Reviewed design packages for new greenfield
substation in detail and provided physical,
protection & control, and civil/structural review
comments for 60%, 90%, & 100% packages.

Additionally, material and BOM were reviewed.

Key Team Members
Involved
John Stushek – Substation Lead
Jin Yoon – Civil Lead
Wayne Uyemura – Substation Engineer
Cole Pack – Substation Engineer
John Stushek – Substation Lead
Jin Yoon – Civil Lead
Wayne Uyemura – Substation Engineer
Project 3 Project 4
Project Title Alliance 69/34.5kV Substation Space Park Junction Client/Agency Name Salt River Project Silicon Valley Power Contact Information
for Reference
Name/Title: Gokul Kesavan – Engineering
Manager
Phone: 602-236-6075
Email: [email protected]
Name/Title: Krishn Patel – Senior Electric Utility
Engineer
Phone: 408-615-2728
Email: [email protected]
Years of Work 2025-2026 2024-2026
Brief Description of
Scope Performed
Designed new greenfield 69/34.5kV substation.

Coordinated distribution feeder conduit runs with
customer interconnection. Developed 5%, 30%,
60%, 90%, & IFC packages for each discipline.

Placed material orders within client’s SAP
system.

Acted as owner’s engineer for construction of a
greenfield 60kV substation. Reviewed physical
and civil/structural drawing packages and
calculations. Attended meetings with customer
and customer’s engineer to review design
progress. Responded to customer RFI’s and
provided direction. Additionally, provided design
and engineering services for protection and
controls upgrades (30%, 60%, 90%, & IFC
deliverable packages).

Key Team Members
Involved
John Stushek – Substation Lead
Petro Tzambourakis – Civil Lead
Wayne Uyemura – Substation Engineer
Cole Pack – Substation Engineer
John Stushek – Substation Lead
Adam Hunt – Civil Lead
Edras Lepe Zapata – Substation Engineer

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TESTING & COMMISSIONING
Field Project 1 Project 2
Project Title
DB 130 Davidson Ave Substation Testing and
Commissioning 3rd Party Commissioning
Inspection
Energizing the Future program (ETF)
Client/Agency Name San Francisco Public Utilities Commission First Energy Corp Contact Information
for Reference
Name/Title: Eric Gee – Construction Manager
Phone: 925-699-0704
Email: [email protected]
Name/Title: Frank Hartley
Phone: 724-244-1529
Email: [email protected]
Years of Work 2023 - Present Present
Brief Description of
Scope Performed
Coordinate and supervise all activities related to
commissioning the new 230kV GIS and 15kV
equipment. Major duties included reviewing
commission, energization, and isolation plans.

Witness testing activities, review test records, and
develop a punch list.

TRC provides skillful commissioning engineers
and startup coordinators with the required
education and experience to safely replace
outdated equipment and expand existing
substations and greenfield construction. Using a
human performance mindset, TRC employees
work together with internal and external
resources to complete projects safely and free
from defects to guarantee the integrity and
availability of the transmission.

Key Team Members
Involved
Kenneth Standley – Commissioning Inspector
James Heaton – Commissioning Inspector
Diego Feo-Mendez – Commissioning Inspector
Seth Kreider – Regional Supervisor

SURVEY SERVICES
Field Project 1 Project 2
Project Title SVP Survey Support AECOM – SDG&E Strategic Undergrounding Program (SUG)
Client/Agency Name Silicon Valley Power (SVP) AECOM
Contact Information
for Reference
Name/Title: SVP
Phone: (408) 261-5292
Email: [email protected]
Name/Title: Francisco Fierro - Senior Survey
Manager
Phone: 270-331-8340
Email: [email protected]
Years of Work Present 2024-2025
Brief Description of
Scope Performed
Survey Project Management and progress
reporting, licensed surveyor oversight, managing
and scheduling survey
Survey Project Management and progress
reporting, licensed surveyor oversight,
managing and scheduling survey and SUE
services and subcontractors for land surveying,
base-mapping, ortho-imagery, topographic
maps.

Key Team Members
Involved
Regan Verhland, PLS Survey Manager
Grant Harrington, PLS Sr. Director National
Practice Leader
Regan Verhland, PLS Survey Manager
Grant Harrington, PLS Sr. Director National
Practice Leader

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4.3. Firm Information
Firm History and Organizational Structure
TRC has been a trusted leader in construction management, testing and commissioning, substation, distribution, and field services for over 57 years. TRC Solutions, Inc., established as a corporation in 1981, is dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions tailored to the needs of our clients.

Our history is built on a foundation of integrity, excellence, and a commitment to driving success in the industry.

California Presence
TRC has built a strong footprint across California, with offices strategically positioned throughout the state to provide direct access and responsive support to our clients and their projects. This network of locations allows us to stay connected to the communities we serve and deliver solutions that meet the unique demands of California-based initiatives. Below is a list of our California office locations.

Office Location Address Phone Number
Bakersfield 2820 Pegasus Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93308 T 661.399.1398 Concord 1850 Gateway Blvd., Ste. 1075, Concord, CA 94520 T 510.431.8383 Encinitas 527 Encinitas Blvd., Ste. 103, Encinitas, CA 92024 T 916.962.7001 Fresno 8050 N. Palm Ave., Ste. 300, Fresno, CA 93711 T 559.439.2576 Irvine 6 Executive Cir., Ste. 200, Irvine, CA 92614 T 949.727.9336 Los Angeles 6121 Sunset Blvd., Studio 203, Los Angeles, CA 90028 T 213.213.9400 Santa Clara 2045 Martin Ave., Ste. 202, Santa Clara, CA 95050 T 650.967.2365

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Oakland 436 14th St., Ste. 1020, Oakland, CA 94612 T 916.962.7001 Ontario 3237 East Guasti Rd., Ste. 230, Ontario, CA 91761 T 949.390.2860 Orange 725 W Town & Country Rd., Ste. 140, Orange, CA 92868 T 949.390.2860 Rancho Cordova 10680 White Rock Rd., Ste. 100, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 T 916.366.0632
Riverside 1935 Chicago Ave., Ste. A, Riverside, CA 92501 T 951.788.6028 Rocklin 6030 West Oaks Blvd., Ste. 180, Rocklin, CA 95765 T 949.727.9336 Sacramento 3947 Lennane Dr., Ste. 130, Sacramento, CA 95834 T 949.727.9336 San Diego 4393 Viewridge Ave., Ste. A, San Diego, CA 92123.1619 T 858.505.8881 San Francisco 600 California St., Ste. 11018, San Francisco, CA 94108 T 833.987.7283 San Luis Obispo 872 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 T 510.431.8383 Santa Monica 2601 Ocean Park Blvd., Ste. 100, Santa Monica, CA 90405 T 949.727.9336 San Ramon 6111 Bollinger Canyon Rd., Ste. 525, San Ramon, CA 94583 T 925.968.4100 Santa Ana 1711 Newport Cir., Santa Ana, CA 92705 T 714.437.1564 Santa Ana (Hutton
Centre) 6 Hutton Centre Dr., Ste. 450, Santa Ana, CA 92707 T 949.727.9336

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5. Third Party/Subcontractors
TRC has the expertise, resources, and capabilities to self-perform all services outlined in this proposal.

At this time, we do not intend to utilize any subcontractors for the implementation of these services.

However, should the need arise during the course of the project, TRC is fully prepared to collaborate with subcontractors from RCMU’s approved vendor list.

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6. Staff Resumes and Organization Chart
Organization Chart and Organizational Approach
TRC is ready to support RCMU with a team of highly skilled professionals who bring local knowledge, technical expertise, and extensive experience to the project. Our team includes key personnel and subconsultants who are wellequipped to perform the scope of services outlined in the RFP.

The organization chart below identifies the key personnel for the contract. If any key personnel become unavailable during the contract, TRC will submit a written request to RCMU to propose a replacement with comparable qualifications for approval.

Key Personnel and Roles
The TRC project team will be led by an experienced Project Manager, who will act as the primary point of contact for both internal and external communications. The Project Manager will coordinate efforts across the team and work closely with RCMU to deliver high-quality results.

Summary Execution Table
Name Title Office Location Description of Roles
Gelena Buford Associate Project
Manager Phoenix, AZ Project Manager
Al Kepuska Vice President Irvine, CA VP sponsor, Account Manager
Spruha Sheth Director, Substation
Engineering Irvine, CA Substation POC, Account lead
John Stushek, PE Substation Engineering
Manager Phoenix, AZ Substation QAQC
Wayne Uyemura,
EIT Substation Engineer Irvine, CA Substation Lead Engineer Edras LepeZapata,
PE Electrical Engineer Los Angeles, CA Electrical Engineer Lead Jim Brisky, PE Distribution Operations
Director Irvine, CA Distribution POC
Ruwin Ranaweera Distribution Operations
Manager Irvine, CA Distribution Lead
Katrina Blake, PE Distribution Operations
Manager San Diego, CA Distribution QAQC
Christopher Rank Regional Manager Irvine, CA Testing &
Commissioning POC
Diego Feo-Mendez Field Service Supervisor Houston, TX Testing & Commissioning Lead

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Nathan Bernard Regional Manager Indianapolis, IN Construction Management POC
Timothy
Florentino
West Region
Construction Manager
Superior
Reno, NV Construction
Management Lead
Regan Vreeland Survey Manager San Diego, CA Survey Services Lead Resumes
Detailed resumes for all key personnel are provided in Appendix A. These resumes highlight each team member’s qualifications, relevant experience, and professional licenses where applicable.

Organizational Chart
Please see TRC’s organizational chart below:

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7. Project Management Approach
TRC views project management as a cornerstone of successful project delivery. Our approach is built on clear communication, accountability, and proactive planning to meet client expectations and project goals. TRC’s Project Managers are experienced professionals with a proven ability to manage projects of all sizes and complexities. The Project Manager will serve as the primary point of contact, overseeing all aspects of the project, including engineering, quality assurance, safety, cost control, and schedule management.

MANAGEMENT TEAM
 Project Executive – Spruha Sheth, PE
 Project Sponsor – Al Kepuska, PE
 Project Manager – Gelena Buford

MEETINGS
 Initial kickoff meeting
 Weekly project team meetings during active project
periods
 Coordination of drawing package submittal reviews
 Preparation and distribution of meeting agendas and
minutes
 Virtual meetings for design package reviews
Quality Control Procedures
Quality assurance is embedded in every phase of the project. TRC’s Project Manager will oversee all engineering and design activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.

Regular reviews of deliverables, coordination meetings, and stakeholder feedback loops are used to maintain high-quality outcomes.

Cost Control Procedures
TRC employs a range of tools and processes to manage costs effectively. Upon assignment submission, resource needs are assessed, commitments from key staff are secured, and activities are coordinated to optimize efficiency. Regular team meetings are held to track progress toward milestones and deadlines, ensuring that project schedules are maintained while accommodating minor delays.

The TRC Project Manager provides routine status updates to the client’s PM and proactively addresses any issues that could result in significant delays. If necessary, mitigation strategies are implemented to minimize disruptions. TRC also utilizes secure, access-controlled document libraries, such as SharePoint, for document sharing and collaboration. These tools allow designated users to access critical project documents, including GIS maps and CAD drawings, while ensuring data security.

Schedule Control Procedures
TRC uses P6 software to develop and manage project schedules. A baseline schedule will be submitted for approval within two weeks of receiving the purchase order. Monthly schedule updates will be provided, incorporating all TRC activities and key interface points with other stakeholders. This approach allows us to monitor progress, identify potential delays, and adjust timelines as needed to meet project objectives.

Project Tracking and Performance Monitoring Procedures
TRC’s project tracking and performance monitoring procedures are designed to provide real-time insights into project progress. Written monthly reports, change requests, RFIs, and schedule updates are used to keep all stakeholders informed. Regular meetings and virtual design reviews keep all team members aligned and focused on achieving project milestones.

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TRC provides comprehensive progress reporting to promote transparency and accountability. Written monthly reports outline the status of TRC’s portion of the project, while meeting agendas and minutes are shared with stakeholders to document discussions and decisions. Change requests and RFIs are tracked and communicated promptly so that all parties remain informed of updates and adjustments.

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8. Quality Management System
Quality Is Not Achieved by Chance
Quality must be thoughtfully and strategically planned and managed, and employees and our suppliers must be held individually accountable for the quality of their work. Our Quality Management Program is based on the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 set of standards and its eight management principles.

Governance and Controls
An executive-level Quality Council steers and harmonizes quality efforts across all business sectors and shared services. Participants include the Executive Management team and as designated Senior Quality Leaders within each business area. A Corporate Quality team serves to provide day-to-day support and expertise to each business area so that they can define and achieve their quality goals.

A Quality Management Policy is in effect to establish quality requirements and guidance common to all business areas. Quality Management Plans are managed at Practice levels and quality goals are tailored to the unique business processes and work products.

Quality Components
We understand that delivering high-quality work is what makes our customers return. TRC is committed to monitoring, controlling, and continually improving the quality of our work products. Key components of our Quality Management Program include:
 Quality Assurance using preventive measures such as regular updates to SOPs, employee training, and statistical data analysis of predictive triggers of quality deficiencies.  Quality Control measures that include multiple approvals, mandatory peer reviews, rigid versioning controls on all deliverables, and a program of regular audits for compliance to established processes.
 Ongoing process improvement to continually improve efficiency and effectiveness of our work. TRC developed a strategic approach to process improvement that includes alignment to customer requirements, business risk, and our quality goals.

Quality Assessments and Audits
TRC implements a structured quality assessment and audit program to monitor compliance to established policies, procedures, and requirements. The key activities of this program include:
 Annual Enterprise Risk Assessments are conducted across TRC by our Internal Audit team and evaluated by our Board of Directors
 Quality self-assessments are conducted by each business area in each office annually to identify deficiencies and improvement opportunities
 Top 25 project reviews are conducted throughout the year to review project financial and quality performance and the risk plans
 Systematic audits are automated to report compliance to signoff sheets and other process controls  A sample of work deliverables are manually spot-checked regularly to verify compliance with quality requirements
 Staff training is a routine part of normal business, The status of staff training and certifications is tracked, and internal training programs are continuously evaluated and updated.

Project-Specific Plans
Every project plan is developed in accordance with TRC’s Quality Management Plan and quality requirements are defined for each deliverable to our customers. Examples of the content of these plans include:

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 Assignment of a TRC Technical or Engineering Expert (as applicable) to review project approaches and participate in peer reviews
 Assessment plan to verify compliance with contractual terms and guidelines  Before commencing work, the complete scope and schedule of a project must be understood, and processes and controls must be identified to fulfill project requirements.  Proposals and project plans include budgets that are adequate to complete the scope of work, including the appropriate quality controls.
 Document tracking procedures to guide circulation of review comments as work products pass through different contributors and reviewers
 Peer review requirements by a qualified individual of all technical or engineering judgments and materials
 Final quality check of work products before delivery to the client Continual Improvement
We know the value of regular communication to drive ongoing improvements. TRC’s ‘Quality Begins with Me’ communication program is actively managed using multiple venues including email bulletins, Quality Moments on staff calls, webinars, and more. Quality-related data are statistically analyzed, and findings are reviewed in bi-weekly project team meetings to proactively remediate issues. Lessons Learned Reviews and Client Feedback processes are used to capture quality issues and identify trigger mechanisms to prevent their future reoccurrence. We take seriously our commitment to instill a culture of quality in every employee at TRC.

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9. Appendix A: Staff Resumes

SPRUHA B. SHETH

ROLL WITHIN ON-CALL
Serve as the point of contact for all substation technical and account needs, overseeing substation engineering design and support services.

LENGTH OF TIME WITH THE COMPANY
Spruha has been contributing to TRC since 2025, bringing over 24 years of experience in substation engineering, protection and control design, and project management.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS
Spruha Sheth holds the following licenses, registrations, and certifications:
 Professional Engineer, Electrical – CA, OR, WA

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Texas, Arlington, 2001

WORK HISTORY ON SIMILAR OR LIKE PROJECTS WITH OTHER MUNICIPALITIES TRC Companies – Yorba Linda, CA (Director of Substation Engineering – West Region: 2025– Present)
Spruha supports the substation department for the West U.S. region, hiring and developing the team, ensuring quality control for all projects, and managing financials, timelines, deliverables, and client communications. She provides support for proposals, RFP responses, and client management, ensuring successful project execution.

West Power Energy – Arcadia, CA (Director of Substation Engineering: 2024–2025) Spruha established and led substation and protection & control engineering teams, supporting activities such as estimation, scoping, design, procurement, and engineering for various client utilities in North America. She managed financials, timelines, deliverables, and client expectations while ensuring quality control for all projects.

Burns & McDonnell – Brea, CA (T&D Substation Department Manager/Project Manager: 2016– 2023)
Spruha managed a team of engineers providing estimation, scoping, design, procurement, and engineering for client utilities across North America. She oversaw quality checks and reviews for all projects, managed financials and timelines, and developed relationships with new clients while submitting proposals for RFPs. As Substation Department Manager, she led a team of 20 direct reports and managed a team budget of $10–12 million.

Baltimore Gas & Electric Company – Baltimore, MD (Manager, Protection & Control Engineering:
2014–2016)
Spruha managed $1 million worth of protection and control projects, leading 21 direct reports. She administered engineering standards and guidelines consistent with industry standards and NERC compliance requirements. She managed program budgets and timelines for P&C programs such as aging infrastructure, NERC compliance, and CIP V5 implementation.

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Baltimore Gas & Electric Company – Baltimore, MD (Manager/Supervisor, System Analysis and Support, Protection & Control Engineering: 2012–2014)
Spruha led a team of 12 direct reports responsible for system protection, volt/VAR management, DA Reclosers, and distribution automation. She managed NERC compliance-related activities affecting protection and control systems and oversaw smart grid updates and CVR support.

Baltimore Gas & Electric Company – Baltimore, MD (Senior Protection & Control Engineer: 2006– 2012)
Spruha managed relay and control engineering and design for substation projects, developing scope documents, protection relay settings, and bill of materials procurement. She performed fault studies and relay setting calculations for electromechanical and microprocessor relays, ensuring compliance with NERC and BGE standards.

Hatch Mott MacDonald – Framingham, MA (Electrical Engineer III: 2004–2006) Spruha performed electrical design and engineering assignments for utilities such as National Grid, focusing on relay and control engineering and design for substation equipment upgrades.

Public Services of New Hampshire (PSNH) – Manchester, NH (Protection and Control Engineer:
2003–2004)
Spruha created scope, design, and material procurement for protection and control engineering projects as a contract employee.

Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) – Austin, TX (Engineer Associate II: 2001–2003) Spruha performed relay and control engineering assignments involving modifications to systems, equipment, materials, and procedures. She provided instructions on complex features and established precedents for solutions.

Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) – Austin, TX (Engineer Associate I: 2001) Spruha designed new stations and panel procurement, performing relay and control engineering assignments involving modifications to systems and equipment.

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GELENA BUFORD

ROLL WITHIN ON-CALL
Serve as the Project Manager, overseeing the planning, execution, and coordination of electrical engineering design and support services for RCMU. Gelena manages project timelines, cost estimates, and design deliverables, while acting as the liaison between applicants, developers, contractors, and external agencies. She facilitates preconstruction and on-site meetings, addresses bidder inquiries, and coordinates emergency on-call responses to outages, driving timely resolution and project continuity.

LENGTH OF TIME WITH THE COMPANY
Gelena Buford has been contributing to TRC since 2024, bringing over five years of experience in customer service and project management.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS
N/A

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
B.S. Business Administration, Southern New Hampshire University, 2024

WORK HISTORY ON SIMILAR OR LIKE PROJECTS WITH OTHER MUNICIPALITIES Salt River Project (SRP), Alexander-Pringle 69kV Upgrade – Phoenix, AZ (Project Coordinator:
2024–Present)
Gelena served as project coordinator for TRC during the Alexander-Pringle Upgrade. The project involved building a new panel with a metering SEL-735, dual SEL-411Ls, control handles, and a breaker fail lockout at the Alexander Station. The Pringle Station upgrades included current line relays with a new panel design. Gelena’s responsibilities included client coordination, team coordination, and document control to ensure the project was completed efficiently and accurately.

PacifiCorp (PAC), Transmission Exp Segment C EOR – Salt Lake City, UT (Project Coordinator:
2024–Present)
Gelena served as project coordinator for this multi-year task order contract. TRC provided PacifiCorp with Engineer of Record services for both transmission and substation portions of the project. The transmission project involved a 40-mile-long double-circuit high voltage (EHV) alternating current (AC) transmission line, while the substation project included a greenfield 525/345/138kV Limber Substation.

Gelena’s responsibilities included budget reporting and document control, ensuring the project adhered to financial and administrative requirements.

Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM), Relay Setting Review FERC Order 881 – NM (Project Coordinator: 2024–Present)
Gelena served as project coordinator for TRC during this relay setting review. TRC assessed existing relay settings on 115/230/345kV transmission lines regarding loadability defined by NERC PRC-023.

Gelena’s responsibilities included proposal development, client and team coordination, budget management, and document control, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM), Guadalupe 345kV Station Service Upgrades – NM (Project Coordinator: 2024–Present)
Gelena served as project coordinator for TRC during the Guadalupe Substation Upgrades. The project involved developing an engineering plan to install and construct the reactor tertiary AC source with a new SSVT, adding a new emergency standby generator (GEN), and integrating an ATS into the existing SVC station service ATS scheme. Gelena’s responsibilities included proposal development, client and team coordination, budget management, and document control, ensuring the project met technical and financial objectives.

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JOHN STUSHEK, PE

ROLL WITHIN ON-CALL
Serve as the Substation Engineering Manager responsible for overseeing substation design and engineering services, including system design, specification, protection and control systems, and construction support.

LENGTH OF TIME WITH THE COMPANY
John has been contributing to TRC since October 2019, bringing over 14 years of experience in substation physical and electrical design, protection and control systems, and project management.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS
John holds the following professional registrations and certifications:
 Professional Engineer, Arizona (#70538)
 Professional Engineer, California (#E21719)
 Professional Engineer, Illinois (#062-067428)
 Professional Engineer, Kentucky (#37493)
 Professional Engineer, Nevada (#23932)
 Professional Engineer, New Mexico (#26481)
 Professional Engineer, North Carolina (#046371)
 Professional Engineer, Oklahoma (#33248)
 Professional Engineer, South Carolina (#36039)
 Professional Engineer, Texas (#129455)
 Professional Engineer, Virginia (#0402059023)
 Professional Engineer, Washington (#19110928)
 Professional Engineer, West Virginia (#22908)
 NCEES Record (#1527411)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
BS, Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois, 2009

WORK HISTORY ON SIMILAR OR LIKE PROJECTS WITH OTHER MUNICIPALITIES American Electric Power, Various Projects (Project Engineer) John served as Project Engineer for several AEP projects, including the brownfield 69kV Jefferson Station Rehab, greenfield 138kV Wolfcamp POP Tap, and greenfield 138kV Solanum POD Tap. His responsibilities included interfacing with the AEP engineering and management team and leading substation, protection and control (P&C), and civil design teams to successfully complete project scopes.

Engineering Partners, NAS Lemoore F-35C Electrical Upgrade – NAS Lemoore, CA (Project Engineer/Lead P&C Designer)
John served as Project Engineer and Lead P&C Designer for the brownfield NASL Operations Substation Expansion and the greenfield NASL Metering Station. His responsibilities included designing new protection for both substations and overseeing all protection and control for the Metering Station.

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E.S. Boulos, Gravel Pit Solar Collector Substation – ME (Project Engineer/Lead Engineer) John served as Project Engineer and Lead Engineer for the greenfield 115/34.5kV Gravel Pit Solar Collector Substation. He oversaw substation electrical, conduit, grounding, and lightning design, relay panel, schematic, and wiring design, while interfacing with the owner and design teams.

Public Service of New Mexico, Pachmann Station Distribution Addition – NM (Project Engineer) John served as Project Engineer for the brownfield Pachmann Station Distribution Addition. He led substation and civil design teams to successfully complete the project scope, which involved adding a distribution transformer, switchgear, and high-side 115kV circuit breaker.

Silicon Valley Power, Freedom Circle Junction – CA (Owner’s Engineer/Lead P&C Designer) John served as Owner’s Engineer and Lead P&C Designer for the 60kV Freedom Circle Junction. He oversaw and approved design and material submittals, provided construction support, and designed and sealed all control enclosure procurement drawings for the station.

San Diego Gas & Electric, QAQC MSA – CA (Project Engineer/Checker) John served as Project Engineer and Checker for various SDG&E P&C projects sent to TRC for outside QAQC. He managed teams of up to ten checkers, created budget and schedule proposals, and delivered high-quality checks that met SDG&E’s expectations.

POWER Engineers – Fort Mill, SC (Project Engineer II/Lead Electrical Engineer) John served as Project Engineer II and Lead Electrical Engineer, preparing design schematics, wiring, equipment, conduit, and grounding drawings, while supervising project schedules, budgets, and quality control.

South Texas Electric Cooperative, Various Substations – TX (Project Engineer/Lead Electrical Designer)
John served as Project Engineer and Lead Electrical Designer for multiple substation projects, including Quihi 138/24.9kV Substation, Oaks 138/69/12.47kV Substation, and Fowlerton 345/138/24.9kV Substation. His responsibilities included designing new protection and control systems and overseeing substation expansions and upgrades.

Commonwealth Edison, TSS187 Schauff Road 138kV Substation – IL (Project Engineer/Lead Electrical and Physical Designer)
John served as Project Engineer and Lead Electrical and Physical Designer for the greenfield Schauff Road Substation, designing new protection, control, and SCADA systems for the entire substation.

Portland General Electric, McGill 115/13kV Substation – OR (Lead Physical Designer) John served as Lead Physical Designer for the expansion and partial re-build of McGill Substation, designing new protection, control, and SCADA systems for the entire substation.

NV Energy, Various Substations – NV (Project Engineer/Lead Designer) John served as Project Engineer and Lead Designer for multiple NV Energy projects, including Brunswick 120/60kV Substation, Alpine 230kV Switching Station, and Coyote Creek 345/120kV Substation. His

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responsibilities included designing new protection, control, and SCADA systems for substations and switching stations.

Sargent & Lundy, Electrical Engineer – Chicago, IL (Electrical Engineer) John served as Electrical Engineer, designing one-line diagrams, schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, equipment plan and elevation drawings, conduit drawings, and grounding drawings.

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WAYNE UYEMURA, EIT

ROLL WITHIN ON-CALL
Serve as a Substation Engineer responsible for providing technical expertise in substation physical design, protection and control design, project estimates, and construction support.

LENGTH OF TIME WITH THE COMPANY
Wayne has been contributing to TRC since November 2020, bringing over six years of progressive experience in electrical engineering consulting.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS
Wayne holds the following licenses, registrations, and certifications:
 Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification, California (#156471), 2015

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Gonzaga University, 2015

WORK HISTORY ON SIMILAR OR LIKE PROJECTS WITH OTHER MUNICIPALITIES E.S. Boulos, Gravel Pit – East Windsor, CT (Station & PCE Designer: 2022) Wayne served as the station and PCE designer for this project, which involved the installation of two transformers, five feeder breakers, and new control panels for the new equipment.

AEP, Tulsa North – Sperry, TX (Station Designer: 2022)
Wayne served as the station designer for this project, which involved removing an existing line trap and replacing the bus connections. An additional scope change included installing two CCVTs.

SRP, Grasmoen & Stapley – Phoenix, AZ (PCE Designer: 2021) Wayne served as the lead PCE designer for this project, which involved installing two new line protection panels at two stations and removing one existing DFR.

AEP, Laguna – Corpus Christi, TX (Station Designer: 2021) Wayne served as the station designer for this project, which involved installing two distribution feeder breakers, redoing the bus connections, replacing the station service fuse cutout switch, and replacing bus PTs.

AEP, Wolfcamp – Rankin, TX (Station Designer: 2021)
Wayne served as the station designer for this project, which involved installing a new phase-over-phase switch for 138kV transmission lines.

AEP, Jefferson Rehab – Jefferson, TX (Station Designer: 2021) Wayne served as the station designer for this project, which involved installing a 69kV box bay with two circuit breakers, new CCVTs, and new station service. Additionally, a lighting study and ground grid analysis were conducted.

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ONCOR, Graham 138kV – Graham, TX (Lead Designer: 2019–2020) Wayne served as the lead designer for this project, which involved upgrading the entirety of the clientowned protection by installing twelve new protection panels, including line, bus, transfer trip, carrier tester, and generator interface panels. New 138kV CCVT sets were installed for each bus and the 138kV autotransformer terminal.

ONCOR, Hutto – Hutto, TX (Engineer: 2019–2020)
Wayne served as a design engineer for both physical and electrical protection and control. The project involved installing a second 345/138kV autotransformer at the station, a tertiary reactor bank, and modifying the station service system for the new installation.

ONCOR, Hext – Menard, TX (Lead P&C Designer: 2018–2019) Wayne served as the lead protection and control designer for this project, which involved installing distributive generation for a 15kV feeder, including a new transfer trip and transformer differential protection panel and radio communications. He also assisted with the physical design to replace voltage regulators with a new transformer as needed.

ONCOR, Lufkin East – Lufkin, TX (Engineer: 2018–2019)
Wayne served as the lead design engineer for both physical and electrical protection and control. The project involved installing distributive automation on 15kV feeders, replacing three self-contained 15kV circuit breakers, installing a retrofit relay plate, a UF/UV panel, and radio communications along with a CIP box.

ONCOR, Robinson Northwest – Robinson, TX (Lead Designer: 2019) Wayne served as the lead designer for this project, which involved installing distributive generation for a 15kV feeder, including a new transfer trip protection panel and radio communications.

ONCOR, Nacogdoches South – Nacogdoches, TX (Lead Designer: 2018–2019) Wayne served as the lead designer for both physical and electrical protection and control. The project involved installing two fault interrupting devices and upgrading the bus protection by replacing two bus protection panels.

ONCOR, Eddy – Eddy, TX (Lead Designer: 2018–2019)
Wayne served as the lead designer for this project, which involved installing distributive generation for a 15kV feeder, including a new transfer trip protection panel, fiber communications, and a set of 69kV CCVTs for transmission.

ONCOR, Hutto – Hutto, TX (Engineer: 2018)
Wayne served as a design engineer for electrical protection and control. The project involved installing distributive automation on various 15kV feeders, upgrading RTU installations, and establishing fiber communications between control houses by installing CIP boxes and communications equipment.

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EDRAS LEPE-ZAPATA, PE

ROLL WITHIN ON-CALL
Serve as a Substation Engineer responsible for providing technical expertise in substation physical design, protection and control design, project scoping, estimates, and construction support.

LENGTH OF TIME WITH THE COMPANY
Edras has been contributing to TRC since December 2020, bringing over 10 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering consulting.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS
Edras holds the following licenses, registrations, and certifications:
 Professional Engineer, California (#23096), 2019

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
B.S., Electrical Engineering, California State University Northridge, 2015

WORK HISTORY ON SIMILAR OR LIKE PROJECTS WITH OTHER MUNICIPALITIES AEP, Tulsa North – Sperry, OK (Engineer: 2022)
Edras served as the P&C design engineer for this project, which involved installing a 138kV line relay panel and a 138kV CB protection and control lower relaying plate to an existing relay panel. The scope included replacing CCVTs, removing a wave trap, and running new cables to the existing circuit breaker.

AEP, North Victoria – Victoria, TX (Engineer: 2021)
Edras served as the P&C design engineer for this project, which involved replacing 12kV circuit breakers, installing relay panels, and running new conduits and cables. He also performed station service and voltage drop calculations.

AEP, Wolfcamp – Upton County, TX (Engineer: 2021)
Edras served as the P&C design engineer for this project, which involved installing a 138kV Phase-OverPhase switch and potential transformers to tap off the existing transmission line.

AEP, Jefferson – Jefferson, TX (Engineer: 2021)
Edras served as the P&C design engineer for this project, which involved upgrading the 69kV side of the station by replacing circuit breakers and installing a Drop-In Control Module (DICM) with relay panels and equipment.

Oncor, Midland West – Midland, TX (Engineer: 2020)
Edras served as the lead physical design engineer for this project, which involved installing a new power transformer, feeder circuit breaker, and bus connections.

Oncor, Tyler Bullard Road – Tyler, TX (Engineer: 2020)
Edras served as the lead physical and electrical design engineer for this project, which involved installing distribution automation to feeder breakers and communication equipment.

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Oncor, Western Hills – White Settlement, TX (Engineer: 2019–2020) Edras served as the lead physical and electrical design engineer for this project, which involved replacing relay panels, installing an AC panel, and adding distribution automation to feeder breakers.

Oncor, Deleon – Deleon, TX (Engineer: 2019)
Edras served as the lead physical and electrical design engineer for this project, which involved installing distribution automation to feeder breakers and communication equipment.

Oncor, Lufkin South – Lufkin, TX (Engineer: 2019)
Edras served as the lead protection and control design engineer for this project, which involved installing relay retrofit panels and a voltage throw-over scheme.

Oncor, Temple – Temple, TX (Engineer: 2018–2019)
Edras served as the lead physical and electrical design engineer for this project, which involved replacing a circuit breaker and installing a voltage throw-over scheme.

LCRA, Menger Creek – Boerne, TX (Engineer: 2018–2019)
Edras served as the lead protection and control design engineer for this project, which involved upgrading the substation configuration and installing a new power transformer and circuit breaker.

Ameren, Blanchette – St. Charles, MO (Engineer: 2017–2018) Edras served as the lead electrical design engineer for this project, which involved performing AC station service and DC battery system calculations and installing a new battery system and charger.

Ameren, South Belleville – Belleville, IL (Engineer: 2017–2018) Edras served as the lead electrical design engineer for this project, which involved performing AC station service and DC battery system calculations and installing a new battery system and charger.

PacifiCorp, Windstar – Converse County, WY (Engineer: 2017) Edras served as the protection and control design engineer for this project, which involved installing DFR panels to comply with NERC reliability standards.

TESORO, Main Station – Wilmington, CA (Engineer: 2016–2017) Edras served as the protection and control design engineer for this project, which involved upgrading relaying on switchgear cubicles from electromechanical relays to SEL-351 relays.

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JAMES D. BRISKY

ROLL WITHIN ON-CALL
Serve as the Distribution Operations Director, and will oversee project planning, design, and execution for RCMU, including wildfire hardening, pole replacements, capacity and reliability projects, and emergency response.

LENGTH OF TIME WITH THE COMPANY
James (Jim) D. Brisky has been contributing to TRC since March 2022, bringing over 40 years of experience in utility electric and gas distribution design.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS
Jim has completed specialized training and certifications, including:
 Service Planning Director Rotation (18 months during 2015–2016) – covering the southern half of PG&E’s system
 Lean Six Sigma – Yellow Belt
 Division Safety Chairperson for Stanislaus Division, 1992  Division Safety Chairperson for Yosemite Division, 1994  Manager Sponsor for PG&E’s Grassroots Safety Team, 2017–2021

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
B.S., Industrial Technology, Fresno State, 1984

WORK HISTORY ON SIMILAR OR LIKE PROJECTS WITH OTHER MUNICIPALITIES TRC, Distribution Operations Design Team – San Francisco, CA (Operations Director: 2022– Present)
Jim oversees multiple work streams for Pacific Gas and Electric Company, including wildfire hardening, pole replacements, capacity and reliability projects, electric compliance, new business, and emergency orders. His team prepares distribution design packages, including estimates, construction drawings, and pole loading calculations. The team is currently managing over 1,000 poles/tags, 60 miles of wildfire hardening, and several hundred new business orders. Jim ensures all deliverables meet utility standards for timeliness and constructability.

Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), Electric Distribution Contract Estimating – San Francisco, CA (Contract Estimating Manager: 2016–2021)
Jim managed PG&E’s outsourcing of electric distribution design work to seven vendors with more than 600 designers. He reviewed and approved MSA/CWAs for each vendor, ensuring completed work met PG&E standards for timeliness and accuracy. He oversaw four distribution supervisors and 60 associate distribution engineers/owner engineers. Jim also reviewed vendor invoices for payment, ensuring alignment with agreed pricing and scope. He approved all contract change orders, ensuring necessity, accuracy, and alignment with scope changes.

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Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), Service Planning – Stockton/Yosemite and Fresno/Kern, CA (Service Planning Manager: 2008–2016)
Jim managed new business customer contact responsibilities, from application for service to meter set.

He led teams of supervisors, industrial power engineers, senior new business representatives, and designers to prepare construction packages and ensure customer payments and contracts were in place.

He worked closely with City and County leadership teams to address issues and supported storm restoration efforts by deploying designers to assist with restoration.

Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), Service Planning and Distribution Design – Various Locations, CA (Service Planning Supervisor/Industrial Power Engineer/Estimator: 1985–2008) Jim progressed through roles as an estimator, senior new business representative, industrial power engineer, and distribution supervisor. This experience provided him with a detailed understanding of distribution design and customer service. He developed a strong appreciation for working directly with customers to ensure timely and satisfactory delivery of services.

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RUWIN M. RANAWEERA

ROLL WITHIN ON-CALL
Ruwin will serve as the Distribution Operations Manager responsible for overseeing electrical engineering design and support services, including planning, cost estimating, and complete design services for new distribution lines and service extensions.

LENGTH OF TIME WITH THE COMPANY
Ruwin has been contributing to TRC since October 2019, bringing six years of progressive experience in electrical power distribution engineering and operations management.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS
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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, California State University – Long Beach, 2015 A.S., General Engineering, Orange Coast College, 2013

WORK HISTORY ON SIMILAR OR LIKE PROJECTS WITH OTHER MUNICIPALITIES Pacific Gas & Electric Company, New Business – CA (Operations Supervisor/Engineer: 2021– Present)
Ruwin oversees the PG&E New Business program, where he has played a pivotal role in expanding the workstream to generate approximately $11 million in revenue. He leads a multidisciplinary team of up to 35 professionals, including engineers, designers, QA/QC reviewers, and fielding technicians, while directly managing and mentoring a core team of 12 staff members. Ruwin’s leadership has fostered internal promotions and career development, significantly enhancing team capacity. He also led the successful onboarding of technical staff to support long-term program growth. To improve operational efficiency, Ruwin transitioned program management from traditional spreadsheets to Smartsheet, automating approximately 80% of workflows and improving overall productivity.

Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Pole Replacement/Maintenance – CA (Designer: 2019–2021) Ruwin served as a lead designer and estimator for both overhead and underground power distribution infrastructure projects supporting major utility clients, including PG&E. His work included engineering the design of overhead systems under PG&E’s Pole Replacement and Wildfire Hardening Program, where he conducted field data collection, performed pole loading analysis using OCalc Pro, and prepared construction sketches, material estimates, circuit map updates, and JPA forms to develop build-ready packages. As part of the Underground Facilities Refurbishment Program, he created construction designs and material takeoffs for rehabilitating subsurface and pad-mounted equipment, ensuring performance through voltage drop, flicker, and cable pull calculations. Ruwin also contributed to the Post Estimating Program, where he produced as-built design packages and material estimates for emergency construction jobs. Throughout his tenure, he demonstrated proficiency in PG&E’s internal systems including SAP, EDGIS, AutoCAD, OCalc Pro, and EES/FFE/CCBS, and received the highest individual design quality rating (90%) among his peers.

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KATRINA M. BLAKE, PE

ROLL WITHIN ON-CALL
Serve as the Distribution Operations Manager, managing electrical engineering design, project coordination, and emergency response for RCMU. Katrina acts as the primary liaison for applicants, developers, and contractors, handling project execution, compliance with standards, and resolution of outages or emergencies.

LENGTH OF TIME WITH THE COMPANY
Katrina M. Blake, PE, has been contributing to TRC since June 2017, bringing nine years of experience in transmission line design, project management, and construction support.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS
Katrina M. Blake, PE, holds the following professional registrations and certifications:
 Professional Engineer, California (#C84380)
 Professional Engineer, Texas (#121074)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of South Florida, 2011 B.S., Communication for Business, Florida State University, 2001

WORK HISTORY ON SIMILAR OR LIKE PROJECTS WITH OTHER MUNICIPALITIES San Diego Gas & Electric, Pole Loading Compliance Program (PLCP) – San Diego County, CA (Distibution Operations Manager: 2020–Present)
Katrina is guiding a team with the analysis and design of existing and new distribution structures to determine structural issues and clearance violations. She uses PLS-CADD and Ike GPS systems to capture span data and attachment heights, ensuring structural accuracy and compliance. As Engineer of Record, she has reviewed over 500 poles and provided her seal to verify pole loading reports.

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, McCullough-Victorville 500 kV Uprate Feasibility Study – Los Angeles, CA (Project Supervisor: 2019–Present) Katrina is supervising the feasibility study to uprate the McCullough-Victorville 500 kV tower line to 570 kV. She oversees field investigations, desktop photo analysis, and computer-aided tools to determine mitigation efforts and costs, providing LADWP with critical information for future bid evaluations.

Pacific Gas & Electric, Structural Transmission Evaluation Program (S.T.E.P) Pilot Program – San Francisco, CA (Lead Project Engineer: 2019)
Katrina led the modeling of structures under extreme wind loading to assist PG&E’s Wildfire Safety Inspection Program (W.S.I.P). Her responsibilities included project management, resource planning, scheduling, and quality management to ensure the reliability of the system and prevent future wildfires.

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Pacific Gas & Electric, Drone Data Analysis and Evaluation Program (D.I.R.T) – San Francisco, CA (Project Engineer: 2019)
Katrina analyzed drone data from flights around transmission towers and poles, evaluating insulators, conductors, hardware, foundations, guy wire systems, steel coatings, and corrosion. She identified failure modes and recommended remediation measures to improve system reliability.

Pacific Gas & Electric, SCADA Switch Program – San Francisco, CA (Lead Project Engineer: 2017– Present)
Katrina is assisting with the replacement of existing wood poles and manually operated switches with SCADA-operable switches on engineered poles. She reviews PLS-CADD models, Plan and Profile drawings, Structure Data Sheets, Stringing Charts, Bill of Material, Plan Maps, and Overtension reports as part of the Quality Assurance/Quality Control process.

Pacific Gas & Electric, Major Capital Projects – San Francisco, CA (Lead Engineer: 2015–2016) Katrina managed and reviewed transmission line scopes and estimates for over 100 approved projects.

She led three major capital projects, preparing route selection options, attending site visits, participating in community outreach efforts, and interfacing directly with clients.

American Electric Power, Asherton 69 kV Tie Line and Brackettville 69 kV Tie Line – Texas (Lead Project Engineer: 2014–2016)
Katrina trained and reviewed the work of team engineers, coordinated with internal substation departments, and provided construction planning and support. These projects involved designing tubular steel poles with concrete foundations for 115 kV upgrades.

San Diego Gas & Electric, East County Substation 138 kV Tie Line, 69 kV Tie Line, and Southwest Power Link 500 kV Loop-In – San Diego County, CA (Owner’s Engineer: 2013–2014) Katrina reviewed and evaluated design packages, including PLS-CADD models, Design Criteria, General Arrangement drawings, Load Tree calculations, Sag-Tension Calculations, and Overhead Structure Designs.

Public Service Enterprise Group, McLean and Paterson Substations – New Jersey (Project Engineer: 2013)
Katrina assisted in the design of riser poles and strain buses for Metro 69 kV conversion substations. She prepared load tree calculations and diagrams for added equipment and substation strain buses.

Pacific Gas & Electric, NERC Design Verification and Mitigation Priority II – San Francisco, CA (Project Manager: 2012–2016)
Katrina modeled and analyzed corrective action plans using PLS-CADD, researching mitigation options such as conductor re-tensioning and tower raises. She prepared construction drawing packages and later acted as project manager, overseeing bid estimates, budgets, and project schedules.

Southern California Edison, NERC Encroachment Design – Los Angeles, CA (Project Engineer:
2012–2013)
Katrina performed in-field corrective action plans for mitigation based on potential violations. She verified field data and created mitigation plans with cost estimates.

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Duke Energy, NERC Compliance Analysis – North Carolina (Project Engineer: 2011–2012) Katrina modeled 200+ miles of transmission lines using LiDAR, line loading, and weather data to evaluate clearance violations. She presented results to the utility company for mitigation determination.

Duke Energy, Amberly-Green Level 230 kV, Green Level-Apex POD #5 230 kV, and Apex POD #5- Harris Nuclear Plant 230 kV Lines – North Carolina (Project Engineer: 2011–2012) Katrina upgraded lines from single circuit 115 kV to double circuit 230 kV, designing steel poles, concrete foundations, and construction design packages, including detailed scopes of work, schedules, and drawings.

Duke Energy, Lee Substation-Mt. Olive 230 kV Sub 115 kV Line – North Carolina (Project Engineer:
2011–2012)
Katrina upgraded the line from wood poles to direct embedded h-frames and mono steel poles. She designed a shoo-fly line to keep the substation fed during construction and prepared construction design packages, including detailed scopes of work, schedules, and drawings.

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CHRISTOPHER RANK

ROLL WITHIN ON-CALL
Serve as Testing and Commissioning Manager, and will oversee project planning, design, and execution for RCMU, including electrical systems, regional management, business development, and technical team leadership.

LENGTH OF TIME WITH THE COMPANY
Christopher Rank has been contributing to TRC since April 2024, bringing over 17 years of experience in utility electric and field service industries.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS
Chris has completed specialized training and certifications, including:
 NFPA 70E
 OSHA-10
 Boom/Scissor Lift
 3M HV/MV Cable Splice/T-Body
 Doble M4000
 NETA Level II.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Cisco College – General Studies 2020
North Central Texas College – General Studies 2008

WORK HISTORY ON SIMILAR OR LIKE PROJECTS WITH OTHER MUNICIPALITIES TRC, Regional Manager – South Central (Regional Manager: 2024 – Present) Chris led regional operations and business performance for South Central U.S. service territory. He oversaw field service execution, customer relations, and regional financial performance. Chris focused on driving growth initiatives, workforce development, and operational efficiency improvements.

Bowtie Engineering – (Vice President of Business Development: 2023 – 2024) Chris directed national business development strategy across engineering and field services. He expanded customer base through targeted engagement and technical solution development. Chris collaborated with operations and engineering leaders to align service capabilities with market needs.

Permian Energy Services – Abilene, TX (Director of Operations: 2020 – 2023) Chris led all field service and construction operations for teams of up to 55 personnel. He increased annual revenue from $4M to $10M within the first year and to $11.9M the following year. He supported ownership with strategic planning, financial oversight, and operational direction. Chris established annual budgets, KPIs, and operational goals based on market data. He conducted business development activities, trade show participation, and customer engagement. He analyzed P&L statements to drive cost efficiency and profitability. Chris oversaw estimating, scheduling, hiring, onboarding, and SOP development. Chris also maintained CRM system and operational performance tracking.

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National Field Service – Lewisville, TX (Account Manager: 2019 – 2020) Chris managed a regional customer base and led business development initiatives. He grew the West Texas market share by 35% and developed proposals, conducted competitor analysis, and identified new opportunities. He partnered with operations teams on scheduling and project execution.

Saber Power Services – Mansfield, TX (Account Manager: 2019 – 2019) Chris managed DFW field service accounts and expanded market share by 33%. He developed proposals and conducted competitive analysis. Chris supported scheduling and coordination with operations teams and identified new customer opportunities based on market analysis.

Shermco Industries – Tulsa, OK / San Antonio, TX (Senior Field Service Technician / Project Manager: 2015 – 2019)
Chris performed testing and commissioning of transformers, breakers, switchgear, relays, CTs, PTs, and control wiring. He conducted HV substation and transmission inspections. He developed LOTO procedures and outage switching orders and interpreted electrical diagrams and schematics. Chris specialized in troubleshooting, unplanned outages, and power restoration. He managed major customer accounts and executed complex outages.

Pioneer Financial Group – Tulsa, OK (Sales and Development Manager: 2013 – 2015) Chris led sales training and development programs for new agents. He drove the Tulsa office to #1 in national ranking for 9 of 12 months. He recruited 10–15 candidates weekly for Tulsa and DFW expansion.

He marketed insurance and financial products to diverse customers.

IBEW Local 20 – DFW, TX (Electrician: 2008 – 2013)
Chris installed and repaired transformers, switchgear, UPS units, ATS systems, and VFDs. He interpreted electrical schematics and wiring diagrams. He led small crews and completed projects under budget.

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DIEGO FEO-MENDEZ

ROLL WITHIN ON-CALL
Serve as the Field Service Supervisor, overseeing construction management and inspection activities for RCMU. Diego performs construction observation, coordinates pre-construction and progress meetings, and maintains inspection records and reports. He monitors contractor compliance with prevailing wage regulations, OSHA requirements, and project specifications. Diego acts as the liaison between contractors and City staff, manages RFIs and submittal logs, reviews change orders, and measures completed work for progress payments.

LENGTH OF TIME WITH THE COMPANY
Diego has been contributing to TRC since 2019, bringing over 10 years of experience in electrical testing, commissioning, and project management.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS
Diego holds the following professional registrations and certifications:
 NICET, Electrical Power Testing – Level III (#141539)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
M.S., Electrical Engineering, McNeese State University, 2006 B.S., Design and Electronic Automation Engineering, Universidad De La Salle, 2003

WORK HISTORY ON SIMILAR OR LIKE PROJECTS WITH OTHER MUNICIPALITIES TRC Companies, Central Region Electrical Commissioning Projects – Houston, TX (Central Region Supervisor: 2019–Present)
Diego directs all functions and activities associated with electrical commissioning projects. He supervises start-up, operating, shutdown, and maintenance procedures, reviews test results, and prepares estimates for startup and commissioning, retrofits, and maintenance work. He also produces detailed test procedures for upgrades of various electrical systems and provides technical and logistical support to field technicians.

EC Source Services, Electrical Commissioning Projects – Houston, TX (Operations Manager:
2015–2019)
Diego managed planning, organizing, and testing for electrical commissioning projects. He prepared proposals for startup and commissioning, retrofits, and maintenance work, formulated reports for testing equipment yearly capital expenditure, and tracked projects to implement corrective actions to avoid budget overruns. He also served as a working project manager for all Xcel Energy pre-commissioning projects.

EC Source Services, HV Protection and Controls Projects – Houston, TX (Commissioning Engineer/Field Service Supervisor: 2014–2015)
Diego performed testing of HV protection, controls, apparatus, and devices to ensure safe and reliable electrical service. He directed retrofitting relay panels on substations, prepared proposals for startup and commissioning, and organized energization procedures, including load checks and expected values. He

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evaluated test results before final reports were sent to customers and provided technical support to technicians and customers both on-site and remotely.

M&I Electric Industries, Petrochemical and Marine Electrical Systems – Beaumont, TX (Field Service Engineer: 2010–2014)
Diego installed, programmed, and troubleshot various PLCs in the petrochemical and drilling industry. He performed retrofits of relay panels on systems up to 15kV and conducted startup and commissioning of electrical systems ranging from 120V to 15kV in the petrochemical and marine industry. He also performed preventive maintenance and acted as the lead during plant turnarounds.

M&I Electric Industries, Electrical Design and Project Management – Beaumont, TX (Project Engineer: 2007–2010)
Diego designed, drafted, and managed various electrical applications in accordance with ANSI, IEEE, ABS, and LLOYD’S standards for low and medium voltage products. He designed utility-fed, Main-TieMain, and distribution systems, as well as power generation and controls, stand-by generator controls, and marine generator switchgear.

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NATHAN BERNARD

ROLL WITHIN ON-CALL
Serve as the Regional Manager for Construction Management, overseeing all aspects of construction projects, including planning, execution, and compliance. Nathan acts as the point of contact for construction oversight, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, environmental standards, and project schedules.

LENGTH OF TIME WITH THE COMPANY
Nathan Bernard has been contributing to TRC since May 2019, bringing over 20 years of experience in underground civil construction, project management, and construction oversight.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS
Nathan Bernard holds the following licenses, registrations, and certifications:
 Commercial Driver’s License
 Forklift Certification
 10 Hour OSHA
 30 Hour OSHA
 Asbestos Abatement Certified (C)
 Competent Person Trained
 Qualified Person Trained
 CPR / First Aid
 Reasonable Suspicion “Drugs & Alcohol”
 Concrete Asbestos Pipe Training
 Specialized training in B2W, Primavera, Excel, and various security and contractor systems (eRailSafe, ISNetworld, Avangrid NERC-CIP, Exelon Security, BNSF Contractor Training)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Associate’s Certificate in Project Management, The George Washington University through TwentyEighty Strategy Execution

WORK HISTORY ON SIMILAR OR LIKE PROJECTS WITH OTHER MUNICIPALITIES Avangrid, CMP, Dunstan GIS Substation – Lancaster, PA (Construction Manager: April 2019 – Present)
Nathan serves as Construction Manager for the Central Maine Power Project - Dunstan GIS Substation, providing oversight for construction tasks, ensuring compliance with SHEQ standards, and coordinating schedules with the Project Manager. He supervises all construction and on-site electromechanical tasks, as well as civil work, ensuring corrective measures are taken to accomplish the work safely, in a quality manner, on time, and on budget. He also delivers daily, weekly, and monthly reporting on the status of construction activities and reviews contractor invoices and schedules to ensure compliance.

High-Speed Rail Project in California
Nathan provided oversight on the High-Speed Rail Project in California for Civil, Transmission, and Distribution contractors working on the project. He worked with both State and local inspectors to ensure

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project sections were completed safely, built to PG&E specifications, and completed as per the approved schedule. He collaborated with multiple contractors and utilities to ensure smooth and consistent workflow and completed post-job quality reports to ensure excellence in the quality of work.

Henkels & McCoy, Inc., Quality Management Projects – East Region (Quality Manager: 2018–2019) Nathan served as Quality Manager for Henkels & McCoy, Inc., managing quality inspection processes, creating quality plans, and reducing overall cost of quality. He worked with operations to identify hold points to be documented by the field and created quality inspection templates using a cloud-based application. He also managed a staff of quality inspectors to ensure contract quality requirements were met and reported on field usage and quality metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.

Henkels & McCoy, Inc., Strategic Bidding Projects – East Region (Estimating Process Manager:
2016–2019)
Nathan implemented strategic bidding procedures as Estimating Process Manager for Henkels & McCoy, Inc., auditing estimates and managing projects ranging from $10,000 to $200,000,000. He provided implementation and maintenance of the bidding interface database, created and modified work breakdown structures, and mentored team members on B2W bidding software functions. He participated in corporate and regional cost challenges in all lines of business and managed project dollar ranges across various industries.

Henkels & McCoy, Inc., Estimating Projects – East Region (Lead Estimator: 2014–2016) As Lead Estimator for Henkels & McCoy, Inc., Nathan conducted estimating for projects ranging from $2,000 to $130,000,000, balancing multiple estimates and pre-bid meetings. He worked with the Project Management Office to submit comprehensive estimate packages and conducted regional and corporate reviews on a regular basis. His work ensured structural integrity and completeness in estimates while utilizing proper software functions and best practices.

Henkels & McCoy, Inc., Vault and Structure Projects – East Region (General Foreman: 2013–2014) Nathan managed crews for vault replacements, vault repairs, and trenching activities as General Foreman for Henkels & McCoy, Inc., working with city and state inspectors to obtain permits. He oversaw up to six crews daily, utilizing project management practices of cost tracking, project planning, and scheduling adherence to execute successful projects. His work included constructing vault replacements, vault repairs, structure placement, and trenching activities.

PAR Electrical Contractors, Single Source Contract Projects – Orange and Palm Springs Region, CA (General Foreman: 2007–2013)
Nathan oversaw energized vault rebuilds and large DSP projects as General Foreman for PAR Electrical Contractors, coordinating with power management and maintaining direct contact with customers. He managed up to 10 crews daily for the Single Source contract with SCE in the Orange and Palm Springs Region. His responsibilities included meeting weekly with power management to schedule outages and shoo-fly’s for crews throughout the region and ensuring smooth project execution.

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PAR Electrical Contractors, Trenching and Vault Projects – Orange County, CA (Foreman: 2005– 2007)
Nathan managed trenching projects, vault sets, and energized vault rebuilds as Foreman for PAR Electrical Contractors, ensuring smooth project execution. He worked closely with inspectors for duct/trench inspections and maintained direct contact with customers and homeowners to ensure project satisfaction. His work included trenching up to 22’ in depth around utilities and coordinating with inspectors for quality assurance.

PAR Electrical Contractors, Utility and Vault Construction – Orange County, CA (Operator: 2003– 2005)
Nathan performed trenching and vault construction as Operator for PAR Electrical Contractors, operating various equipment such as backhoes, excavators, loaders, dozers, bobcats, mini excavators, and rollers.

He was responsible for digging and setting vaults and trenching around utilities, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations.

PAR Electrical Contractors, Crew Oversight – Orange County, CA (Lead Man: 2002–2003) Nathan supervised crews and maintained stock of tools and consumables as Lead Man for PAR Electrical Contractors. He took responsibility in the absence of the foreman and ensured crews stayed on task to meet project deadlines. His work included maintaining gang truck tools and consumables to support daily operations.

Henkels & McCoy, Inc., Utility Construction – East Region (Groundman: 2001–2002) Nathan conducted potholing utilities, grading manholes, and vaults as Groundman for both Henkels & McCoy, Inc. and Utilities & Communication Construction, Inc. He performed installation of duct packages, set shoring, and encased packages, ensuring compliance with project specifications and safety standards.

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TIMOTHY J. FLORENTINO, LSSBB

ROLL WITHIN ON-CALL
Serve as the West Region Construction Manager, overseeing construction management and inspection services for RCMU. Tim supervises project execution, contract reviews, and construction scheduling while managing RFIs, submittal reviews, and change orders.

LENGTH OF TIME WITH THE COMPANY
Tim has been contributing to TRC since April 2026, bringing over 20 years of experience in program management, construction management, and energy resilience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS
Tim holds the following professional registrations and certifications:
 Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, East Carolina University, 2017

EDUCATION AL BACKGROUND
M.S., Technology Management w/ concentration in Quality Systems East Caroline University, 2017 B.S., Applied Science and Technology Thomas Edison State University, 2013

WORK HISTORY ON SIMILAR OR LIKE PROJECTS WITH OTHER MUNICIPALITIES United States Air Force, Tyndall Air Force Base Rebuild – Panama City, FL (Project Manager:
2022–Present)
Tim serves as project manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mobile District, Tyndall Program Integration Office (TPIO), supporting the South Atlantic Division's largest military construction program, valued at over $4.9 billion. He leads and manages a project delivery team (PDT) for one mega project and two additional projects valued at $632 million. Tim is responsible for plan formulation, management, control, coordination, and execution of assigned projects in accordance with USACE Project Management Business Process and ER 5-1-11. He integrates project management plans and budgeting with Mobile District, external stakeholders, and customers, including Senior Executives and General Officers. Additionally, Tim is prepared to deploy ISO Emergency Operations.

United States Army 1st Theater Sustainment Command, Western Basing Network – Fort Knox, KY (Installations Officer and Basecamp Engineer: 2018–2022) Tim served as Installations Officer and Basecamp Planner, conducting engineering analysis and providing guidance at operational and strategic levels. He acted as the command’s engineer advisor for construction, base operations, master planning, environmental compliance, project management, engineering design, and facilities management at over 106 locations. Tim prepared briefs at the General Officer and HQDA levels and provided expertise for the Western Basing Network (WBN) Middle East Calibration (MEC) and Kuwait 2030. He worked with Directorates of Public Works, US Army Corps of Engineers, and U.S. Army Central Command to leverage resources and supervised the maintenance of four facilities valued at over $40 million.

2 Timothy Florentino, LSSBB
United States Army 1st Cavalry Division, 2nd Brigade – Fort Hood, TX (Engineer Construction and Resource Officer: 2016–2018)
Tim served as project manager for construction projects in garrison and area of operations, providing engineering expertise for infrastructure reconnaissance, field landing strips, and utilities infrastructure. He spearheaded multiple facilities transition initiatives in Korea and Fort Hood for over 5,000 personnel. Tim coordinated construction projects to ensure effective time management and synchronization efforts, interpreted plans and specifications, created construction work schedules, and implemented quality assurance programs. He developed training strategies and instructional materials, capturing lessons learned and producing smartbooks and SOPs to refine processes for engineer support.

United States Army Prime Power – Fort Belvoir, VA (Power Systems Technician: 2014–2016) Tim served as Senior Operations Manager of an Engineer Prime Power section, deploying personnel and equipment to produce and distribute electrical power and provide technical assistance in all aspects of electrical power generation for warfighting, stability, and disaster relief operations. He managed 18 Soldiers and over $26 million of electrical power generation equipment, including generators, tactical vehicles, primary switching centers, and secondary distribution centers. Tim provided support to Maneuver Commanders, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and FEMA.

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REGAN VREELAND, PLS

ROLL WITHIN ON-CALL
Serve as the Survey Manager, providing expertise in surveying and mapping for a wide range of projects.

Regan oversees construction staking, layout, and 3D laser scanning, as well as subsidence and deformation monitoring. He acts as the point of contact for field services, delivering high-quality deliverables and effective coordination with project teams.

LENGTH OF TIME WITH THE COMPANY
Regan Vreeland has been contributing to TRC since September 2024, bringing 26 years of experience in surveying, mapping, and construction support services.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS
Regan Vreeland holds the following licenses, registrations, and certifications:
 Professional Land Surveyor, California, No. 8503

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
B.S., Business, Northeastern University (In Progress)
A.S., General Education, Cabrillo College, Aptos, California

WORK HISTORY ON SIMILAR OR LIKE PROJECTS WITH OTHER MUNICIPALITIES Symantec, 900 Corporate Point, Culver City, California
Regan served as Project Manager for this 557,000-square-foot high-tech corporate campus, which included two mid-rise office buildings and a six-level parking garage. He managed all office calculations, field crew coordination, scheduling, quality control, and budget adherence. The project achieved LEED Gold certification and received a Best of 2008 Award of Merit for Green Building from California Construction.

Wilshire Grand Hotel, 930 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California As Project Manager, Regan set up a continuous GPS network for construction staking of the 73-story Wilshire Grand building, which includes 20 floors of Class A office space and 42 floors of hospitality. His responsibilities included high-precision horizontal and vertical control, anchor bolt as-builts, and monitoring shoring piles.

The Century, One Century Drive, Los Angeles, California Regan managed surveying for this 42-story luxury residential tower, including boundary surveys, rough grading, shoring pile layout, foundation layout, and pre- and post-tension floor flatness surveys. He coordinated union field crews to meet project phasing and requirements.

L.A. LIVE, 800 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, California Regan served as Project Manager for multiple components of the L.A. Live complex, including the Nokia Theatre, AEG Building, and ESPN Building. He oversaw site control, shoring pile layout, rough and fine grading, and as-builts, deploying multiple union field crews to meet schedule and budget requirements.

2 Regan Vreeland, PLS
Playa Vista Development, Playa Vista, California
Regan provided surveying and mapping services for this large-scale planned community, which included residential, commercial, and retail components. His work included boundary surveys, construction staking, and topographic mapping.

Galen Center, 3400 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California As Project Manager, Regan oversaw all surveying work for the Galen Center, a 255,000-square-foot arena on the USC campus. His responsibilities included construction survey support, grid control, and asbuilts for the project.

Walton Lighthouse, Santa Cruz Harbor, California
Regan served as both the lead field person and project manager for the construction of the Walton Lighthouse. His work included field calculations, crew coordination, and quality control for this 41.5-foottall structure designed to withstand significant wave energy.

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AGREEMENT FOR

DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1 day of August, 2026, by and between the City of Rancho Cucamonga, a municipal corporation (“City”) and The Engineering Partners, Inc., a Corporation (“Consultant”).

RECITALS
A. City has heretofore issued its request for proposals to perform the following design professional services: Electrical Engineering Design and Support (“the Project”).

B. Consultant has submitted a proposal to perform the professional services described in Recital “A”, above, necessary to complete the Project.

C. City desires to engage Consultant to complete the Project in the manner set forth and more fully described herein.

D. Consultant represents that it is fully qualified and licensed under the laws of the State of California to perform the services contemplated by this Agreement in a good and professional manner.

AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of performance by the parties of the mutual promises, covenants, and conditions herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Consultant’s Services.

1.1 Scope and Level of Services. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, City hereby engages Consultant to perform all technical and design professional services described in Recitals “A” and “B” above, including, but not limited to all aspects of electrical engineering design and support, all as more fully set forth in the Consultant’s proposal, dated May 14, 2026 and entitled “Scope of Work”, attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, and incorporated by reference herein. The nature, scope, and level of the services required to be performed by Consultant are set forth in the Scope of Work and are referred to herein as “the Services.” In the event of any inconsistencies between the Scope of Work and this Agreement, the terms and provisions of this Agreement shall control.

1.2 Revisions to Scope of Work. Upon request of the City, the Consultant will promptly meet with City staff to discuss any revisions to the Project desired by the City. Consultant agrees that the Scope of Work may be amended based upon said meetings, and, by amendment to this Agreement, the parties may agree on a City of Rancho Cucamonga

CONTRACT NUMBER
2026-142
ATTACHMENT 3

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revision or revisions to Consultant’s compensation based thereon. A revision pursuant to this Section that does not increase the total cost payable to Consultant by more than ten percent (10%) of the total compensation specified in Section 3, may be approved in writing by City’s City Manager without amendment.

1.3 Time for Performance. Consultant shall perform all services under this Agreement in a timely, regular basis consistent with industry standards for professional skill and care, and in accordance with any schedule of performance set forth in the Scope of Work, or as set forth in a “Schedule of Performance”, if such Schedule is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.

1.4 Standard of Care. As a material inducement to City to enter into this Agreement, Consultant hereby represents that it has the experience necessary to undertake the services to be provided. In light of such status and experience, Consultant hereby covenants that it shall follow the customary professional standards in performing the Services.

1.5 Familiarity with Services. By executing this Agreement, Consultant represents that, to the extent required by the standard of practice, Consultant (a) has investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed, (b) has carefully considered how the services should be performed, and (c) understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement. Consultant represents that Consultant, to the extent required by the standard of practice, has investigated any areas of work, as applicable, and is reasonably acquainted with the conditions therein. Should Consultant discover any latent or unknown conditions, which will materially affect the performance of services, Consultant shall immediately inform City of such fact and shall not proceed except at Consultant’s risk until written instructions are received from the City Representative.

2. Term of Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall be five (5) years and shall become effective as of the date of the mutual execution by way of both parties’ signature (the “Effective Date”). No work shall be conducted; service or goods will not be provided until this Agreement has been executed and requirements have been fulfilled.

Parties to this Agreement shall have the option to renew in two (2) year increments to a total of seven (7) years, unless sooner terminated as provided in Section 14 herein. Options to renew are contingent upon the City Manager’s approval, subject to pricing review, and in accordance to all Terms and Conditions stated herein unless otherwise provided in writing by the City.

3. Compensation.

3.1 Compensation. City shall compensate Consultant as set forth in Exhibit A, provided, however, that full, total and complete amount payable to Consultant shall not exceed $700,000 (Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars), including all out of pocket expenses, unless additional compensation is approved by the City Council. City shall not

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withhold any federal, state or other taxes, or other deductions. However, City shall withhold not more than ten percent (10%) of any invoice amount pending receipt of any deliverables reflected in such invoice. Under no circumstance shall Consultant be entitled to compensation for services not yet satisfactorily performed.

The parties further agree that compensation may be adjusted in accordance with Section 1.2 to reflect subsequent changes to the Scope of Services. City shall compensate Consultant for any authorized extra services as set forth in Exhibit A.

4. Method of Payment.

4.1 Invoices. Consultant shall submit to City monthly invoices for the Services performed pursuant to this Agreement. The invoices shall describe in detail the Services rendered during the period and shall separately describe any authorized extra services. Any invoice claiming compensation for extra services shall include appropriate documentation of prior authorization of such services. All invoices shall be remitted to the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California.

4.2 City shall review such invoices and notify Consultant in writing within ten (10) business days of any disputed amounts.

4.3 City shall pay all undisputed portions of the invoice within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of the invoice up to the not-to-exceed amounts set forth in Section 3.

4.4 All records, invoices, time cards, cost control sheets and other records maintained by Consultant relating to services hereunder shall be available for review and audit by the City.

5. Representatives.

5.1 City Representative. For the purposes of this Agreement, the contract administrator and City’s representative shall be Trina Valdez, or such other person as designated in writing by the City (“City Representative”). It shall be Consultant’s responsibility to assure that the City Representative is kept informed of the progress of the performance of the services, and Consultant shall refer any decisions that must be made by City to the City Representative. Unless otherwise specified herein, any approval of City required hereunder shall mean the approval of the City Representative.

5.2 Consultant Representative. For the purposes of this Agreement, Bryan Rodriguez, PE/Project Manager is hereby designated as the principal and representative of Consultant authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the services specified herein and make all decisions in connection therewith (“Consultant’s Representative”). It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of the Consultant’s Representative were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, the Consultant’s Representative shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Consultant

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and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the services hereunder. Consultant may not change the Responsible Principal without the prior written approval of City.

6. Consultant’s Personnel.

6.1 All Services shall be performed by Consultant or under Consultant’s direct supervision, and all personnel shall possess the qualifications, permits, and licenses required by State and local law to perform such Services, including, without limitation, a City business license as required by the City’s Municipal Code.

6.2 Consultant shall be solely responsible for the satisfactory work performance of all personnel engaged in performing the Services and compliance with the standard of care set forth in Section 1.4.

6.3 Consultant shall be responsible for payment of all employees’ and subcontractors’ wages and benefits, and shall comply with all requirements pertaining to employer’s liability, workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, and Social Security. By its execution of this Agreement, Consultant certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code that require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.

6.4 Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City and its elected officials, officers and employees, servants, designated volunteers, and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials, from any and all liability, damages, claims, costs and expenses of any nature to the extent arising from Consultant’s violations of personnel practices and/or any violation of the California Labor Code. City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of Consultant’s failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this Section 6.

7. Ownership of Work Product.

7.1 Ownership. All documents, ideas, concepts, electronic files, drawings, photographs and any and all other writings, including drafts thereof, prepared, created or provided by Consultant in the course of performing the Services, including any and all intellectual and proprietary rights arising from the creation of the same (collectively, “Work Product”), are considered to be “works made for hire” for the benefit of the City. Upon payment being made, and provided Consultant is not in breach of this Agreement, all Work Product shall be and remain the property of City without restriction or limitation upon its use or dissemination by City. Basic survey notes, sketches, charts, computations and similar data prepared or obtained by Consultant under this Agreement shall, upon request, be made available to City. None of the Work Product shall be the subject of any common law or statutory copyright or copyright application by Consultant. In the event of the return of any of the Work Product to Consultant or its representative, Consultant shall be responsible for its safe return to City. Under no

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circumstances shall Consultant fail to deliver any draft or final designs, plans, drawings, reports or specifications to City upon written demand by City for their delivery, notwithstanding any disputes between Consultant and City concerning payment, performance of the contract, or otherwise. This covenant shall survive the termination of this Agreement. City’s reuse of the Work Product for any purpose other than the Project, shall be at City’s sole risk.

7.2. Assignment of Intellectual Property Interests: Upon execution of this Agreement and to the extent not otherwise conveyed to City by Section 7.1, above, the Consultant shall be deemed to grant and assign to City, and shall require all of its subcontractors to assign to City, all ownership rights, and all common law and statutory copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual and proprietary property rights relating to the Work Product and the Project itself, and Consultant shall disclaim and retain no rights whatsoever as to any of the Work Product, to the maximum extent permitted by law.

City shall be entitled to utilize the Work Product for any and all purposes, including but not limited to constructing, using, maintaining, altering, adding to, restoring, rebuilding and publicizing the Project or any aspect of the Project.

7.3 Title to Intellectual Property. Consultant warrants and represents that it has secured all necessary licenses, consents or approvals to use any instrumentality, thing or component as to which any intellectual property right exists, including computer software, used in the rendering of the Services and the production of the Work Product and/or materials produced under this Agreement, and that City has full legal title to and the right to reproduce any of the Work Product. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold City, and its elected officials, officers, employees, servants, attorneys, designated volunteers, and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials, harmless from any loss, claim or liability in any way related to a claim that City’s use is violating federal, state or local laws, or any contractual provisions, relating to trade names, licenses, franchises, patents or other means of protecting intellectual property rights and/or interests in products or inventions.

Consultant shall bear all costs arising from the use of patented, copyrighted, trade secret or trademarked documents, materials, software, equipment, devices or processes used or incorporated in the Services and materials produced under this Agreement. In the event City’s use of any of the Work Product is held to constitute an infringement and any use thereof is enjoined, Consultant, at its expense, shall: (a) secure for City the right to continue using the Work Product by suspension of any injunction or by procuring a license or licenses for City; or (b) modify the Work Product so that it becomes noninfringing. This covenant shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

8. Status as Independent Contractor. Consultant is, and shall at all times remain as to City, a wholly independent contractor. Consultant shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise act as an agent of City. Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant’s employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not, at any time, or in any manner, represent that it or any of its officers, agents or employees are in any manner employees of City. Consultant shall pay all required taxes

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on amounts paid to Consultant under this Agreement, and to defend, indemnify and hold City harmless from any and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement.

Consultant shall fully comply with the workers’ compensation law regarding Consultant and Consultant’s employees.

9. Confidentiality. Consultant may have access to financial, accounting, statistical, and personnel data of individuals and City employees. Consultant covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other information developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement are confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant without prior written authorization by City. City shall grant such authorization if applicable law requires disclosure. All City data shall be returned to City upon the termination of this Agreement. Consultant’s covenant under this Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement. This provision shall not apply to information in whatever form that is in the public domain, nor shall it restrict the Consultant from giving notices required by law or complying with an order to provide information or data when such an order is issued by a court, administrative agency or other legitimate authority, or if disclosure is otherwise permitted by law and reasonably necessary for the Consultant to defend itself from any legal action or claim.

10. Conflict of Interest.

10.1 Consultant covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which may be affected by the Services, or which would conflict in any manner with the performance of the Services. Consultant further covenants that, in performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it. Furthermore, Consultant shall avoid the appearance of having any interest, which would conflict in any manner with the performance of the Services.

Consultant shall not accept any employment or representation during the term of this Agreement which is or may likely make Consultant “financially interested” (as provided in California Government Code §§1090 and 87100) in any decision made by City on any matter in connection with which Consultant has been retained.

10.2 Consultant further represents that it has not employed or retained any person or entity, other than a bona fide employee working exclusively for Consultant, to solicit or obtain this Agreement. Consultant has not paid or agreed to pay any person or entity, other than a bona fide employee working exclusively for Consultant, any fee, commission, gift, percentage, or any other consideration contingent upon the execution of this Agreement. Upon any breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right, at its sole and absolute discretion, to terminate this Agreement without further liability, or to deduct from any sums payable to Consultant hereunder the full amount or value of any such fee, commission, percentage or gift.

10.3 Consultant has no knowledge that any officer or employee of City has any interest, whether contractual, noncontractual, financial, proprietary, or otherwise, in this transaction or in the business of Consultant, and that if any such interest comes to the knowledge of Consultant at any time during the term of this Agreement, Consultant

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shall immediately make a complete, written disclosure of such interest to City, even if such interest would not be deemed a prohibited “conflict of interest” under applicable laws as described in subsection 10.1.

11. Indemnification.

11.1 Design Professional Services. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its elected officials, officers, attorneys, agents, employees, designated volunteers, successors, assigns and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials (collectively “Indemnitees” in this Section 11.0), from and against any and all damages, costs, expenses, liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action, proceedings, judgments, penalties, liens, stop notices, and losses of any nature whatsoever, including fees of accountants and other professionals, and all costs associated therewith, and reimbursement of attorneys’ fees and costs of defense (collectively “Claims”), whether actual, alleged or threatened, to the extent arising out of, pertaining to, or relating to, in whole or in part, the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of the Consultant, and/or its officers, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, contractors or their officers, agents, servants or employees (or any entity or individual for which or whom the Consultant shall bear legal liability) in the performance of design professional services under this Agreement by a “design professional,” as the term is defined in California Civil Code § 2782.8(c). The indemnification obligation herein shall not in any way be limited by the insurance obligations contained in this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing and as required by Civil Code § 2782.8(a), in no event shall the cost to defend the Indemnitees that is charged to Consultant exceed Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault.

11.2 Other Indemnities. With respect to claims and liabilities which do not arise in connection with the performance of professional services by a “design professional”, as that term is defined in California Civil Code Section 2782.8(c), including, but not limited to, those claims and liabilities normally covered by commercial general and/or automobile liability insurance, and to the maximum extent permitted by law, Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, protect, defend, hold harmless and indemnify the Indemnitees from and against any and all damages, costs, expenses, liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action, proceedings, judgments, penalties, liens, stop notices, and losses of any nature whatsoever, including fees of accountants, attorneys and other professionals, and all costs associated therewith, and the payment of all consequential damages (collectively “Damages”), in law or equity, whether actual, alleged or threatened, which arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the acts or omissions of Consultant, its officers, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, materialmen, suppliers, or contractors, or their officers, agents, servants or employees (or any entity or individual for which or whom Consultant shall bear legal liability) in the performance of this Agreement, except to the extent the Damages arise from the active or sole negligence or willful misconduct of any of the Indemnitees, as determined by final arbitration or court decision or by the agreement of the Parties. Consultant shall defend the

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Indemnitees in any action or actions filed in connection with any Damages with counsel of the Indemnitees’ choice, and shall pay all costs and expenses, including all attorneys’ fees and experts’ costs as they are actually incurred in connection with such defense.

Consultant shall reimburse the Indemnitees for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred by the Indemnitees in connection therewith. The indemnification obligation herein shall not in any way be limited by the insurance obligations contained in this Agreement.
. 11.3 Nonwaiver of Rights. Indemnitees do not, and shall not, waive any rights that they may possess against Consultant because of the acceptance by City, or the deposit with City, of any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant to this Agreement.

11.4 Waiver of Right of Subrogation. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, Consultant, on behalf of itself and all parties claiming under or through it, hereby waives all rights of subrogation against the Indemnitees, while acting within the scope of their duties, from all claims, losses and liabilities arising out of or incident to activities or operations performed by or on behalf of the Consultant.

11.5 Survival. The provisions of this Section 11 shall survive the termination of the Agreement and are in addition to any other rights or remedies which Indemnitees may have under the law. Payment is not required as a condition precedent to an Indemnitee’s right to recover under this indemnity provision, and an entry of judgment against Consultant shall be conclusive in favor of the Indemnitee’s right to recover under this indemnity provision.

12. Insurance.

12.1 Liability Insurance. Consultant shall procure and maintain in full force and effect for the duration of this Agreement, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the services hereunder by Consultant, and/or its agents, representatives, employees and subcontractors.

12.2 Minimum Scope of Insurance. Unless otherwise approved by City, coverage shall be at least as broad as:
(1) Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001).
(2) Insurance Services Office form number CA 0001 (Ed.
1/87) covering Automobile Liability, code 1 (any auto). (3) Worker’s Compensation insurance as required by the State of California, and Employer’s Liability Insurance.
(4) Professional Liability insurance in a form approved by the City, having an extended reporting period of not less than

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three (3) years after completion of the Services which shall provide protection against claims of professional
negligence arising out of Consultant’s performance of the Services and otherwise complying with all applicable
provisions of this Section 12. The policy shall be
endorsed to include contractual liability to the extent insurable.

12.3 Minimum Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall maintain limits no less than:
(1) Commercial General Liability: $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage.

Commercial General Liability Insurance with a general
aggregate limit shall apply separately to this Agreement or the general limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
(2) Automobile Liability: $2,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
(3) Employer’s Liability: $1,000,000 per accident and in the aggregate for bodily injury or disease and Workers’
Compensation Insurance in the amount required by law.
(4) Professional Liability: $1,000,000 per claim/aggregate. (5) The Insurance obligations under this agreement shall be the greater of (i) the Insurance coverages and limits carried by the Contractor; or (ii) the minimum insurance requirements shown in this Agreement. Any insurance proceeds in
excess of the specified limits and coverage required which are applicable to a given loss, shall be available to the City.

No representation is made that the minimum insurance
requirements of this Agreement are sufficient to cover the obligations of the Contractor under this Agreement.

12.4 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or selfinsured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City and shall not reduce the limits of coverage. City reserves the right to obtain a full certified copy of any required insurance policy and endorsements.

12.5 Other Insurance Provisions.
(1) The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies are to contain the following provisions on a
separate additionally insured endorsement naming the City, its officers, officials, employees, designated volunteers and

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agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials as additional insureds as respects: liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of
Consultant; products and completed operations of
Consultant; premises owned, occupied or used by
Consultant; and/or automobiles owned, leased, hired or
borrowed by Consultant. The coverage shall contain no
limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City, its officers, officials, employees, designated volunteers or agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials which are not also limitations applicable to the named insured.
(2) For any claims related to this Agreement, Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects City, its officers, officials, employees, designated
volunteers and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City or officials. Any insurance or selfinsurance maintained by City, its officers, officials, employees, designated volunteers or agents serving as
independent contractors in the role of City officials shall be excess of Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
(3) Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought,
except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability. (4) Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be canceled except after 30 days prior written notice by first class mail has been given to City (ten (10) days prior written notice for non-payment of premium). Consultant shall provide thirty (30) days written notice to City prior to implementation of a reduction of limits or material change of insurance
coverage as specified herein.
(5) Each insurance policy, required by this clause shall expressly waive the insurer’s right of subrogation against City and its elected officials, officers, employees, servants, attorneys, designated volunteers, and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials.
(6) Each policy shall be issued by an insurance company approved in writing by City, which is admitted and licensed to do business in the State of California and which is rated

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A:VII or better according to the most recent A.M. Best Co.

Rating Guide.
(7) Each policy shall specify that any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the required policy, including breaches of warranty, shall not affect the coverage required to be provided.
(8) Each policy shall specify that any and all costs of adjusting and/or defending any claim against any insured, including court costs and attorneys' fees, shall be paid in addition to and shall not deplete any policy limits.
(9) Contractor shall provide any and all other required insurance, endorsements, or exclusions as required by the City in any request for proposals applicable to this Agreement.

12.6 Evidence of coverage.Prior to commencing performance under this Agreement, the Consultant shall furnish the City with certificates and original endorsements, or copies of each required policy, effecting and evidencing the insurance coverage required by this Agreement including (1) Additional Insured Endorsement(s), (2) Worker’s Compensation waiver of subrogation endorsement, and (3) General liability declarations or endorsement page listing all policy endorsements. The endorsements shall be signed by a person authorized by the insurer(s) to bind coverage on its behalf.

All endorsements or policies shall be received and approved by the City before Consultant commences performance. If performance of this Agreement shall extend beyond one year, Consultant shall provide City with the required policies or endorsements evidencing renewal of the required policies of insurance prior to the expiration of any required policies of insurance.

12.7 Contractor agrees to include in all contracts with all subcontractors performing work pursuant to this Agreement, the same requirements and provisions of this Agreement including the indemnity and insurance requirements to the extent they apply to the scope of any such subcontractor’s work. Contractor shall require its subcontractors to be bound to Contractor and City in the same manner and to the same extent as Contractor is bound to City pursuant to this Agreement, and to require each of its subcontractors to include these same provisions in its contract with any subsubcontractor.

13. Cooperation. In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to Consultant’s performance or services rendered under this Agreement, Consultant shall render any reasonable assistance and cooperation that City might require. City shall compensate Consultant for any litigation support services in an amount to be agreed upon by the parties.

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14. Termination. City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time for any or no reason on not less than ten (10) days prior written notice to Consultant. In the event City exercises its right to terminate this Agreement, City shall pay Consultant for any services satisfactorily rendered prior to the effective date of the termination, provided Consultant is not then in breach of this Agreement. Consultant shall have no other claim against City by reason of such termination, including any claim for compensation. City may terminate for cause following a default remaining uncured more than five (5) business days after service of a notice to cure on the breaching party.

Consultant may terminate this Agreement for cause upon giving the City ten (10) business days prior written notice for any of the following: (1) uncured breach by the City of any material term of this Agreement, including but not limited to Payment Terms; (2) material changes in the conditions under which this Agreement was entered into, coupled with the failure of the parties to reach accord on the fees and charges for any Additional Services required because of such changes.

15. Notices. Any notices, bills, invoices, or reports authorized or required by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed received on (a) the day of delivery if delivered by hand or overnight courier service during Consultant’s and City’s regular business hours; or (b) on the third business day following deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, to the addresses set forth in this Section, or to such other addresses as the parties may, from time to time, designate in writing pursuant to the provisions of this Section.

All notices shall be addressed as follows:

If to City: City of Rancho Cucamonga
Attn: RCMU
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
If to Consultant: Bryan Rodriguez, PE/Project Manager
The Engineering Partners, Inc.
10620 Treena St, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92131

16. Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity. In the performance of this Agreement, Consultant shall not discriminate against any employee, subcontractor, or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental handicap, medical condition, or sexual orientation. Consultant will take affirmative action to ensure that subcontractors and applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental handicap, medical condition, or sexual orientation.

17. Assignment and Subcontracting. Consultant shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement or subcontract the performance of any of Consultant’s

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obligations hereunder without City’s prior written consent. Except as provided herein, any attempt by Consultant to so assign, transfer, or subcontract any rights, duties, or obligations arising hereunder shall be null, void and of no effect. 18 Compliance with Laws. Consultant shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations in force at the time Consultant performs the Services. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on “public works” and “maintenance” projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. The applicable prevailing wage rate determinations can be found at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/DPreWageDetermination.htm Consultant shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at the Consultant’s principal place of business and at the Project site. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.

19. Non-Waiver of Terms, Rights and Remedies. Waiver by either party of any one or more of the conditions of performance under this Agreement shall not be a waiver of any other condition of performance under this Agreement. In no event shall the making by City of any payment to Consultant constitute or be construed as a waiver by City of any breach of covenant, or any default which may then exist on the part of Consultant, and the making of any such payment by City shall in no way impair or prejudice any right or remedy available to City with regard to such breach or default.

20. Attorney’s Fees. In the event that either party to this Agreement shall commence any legal action or proceeding to enforce or interpret the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action or proceeding shall be entitled to recover its costs of suit, including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs of experts.

21. Exhibits; Precedence. All documents referenced as exhibits in this Agreement are hereby incorporated in this Agreement. In the event of any material discrepancy between the express provisions of this Agreement and the provisions of any document incorporated herein by reference, the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail.

22. Applicable Law and Venue. The validity, interpretation, and performance of this Agreement shall be controlled by and construed under the laws of the State of California. Venue for any action relating to this Agreement shall be in the San Bernardino County Superior Court.

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23. Construction. In the event of any asserted ambiguity in, or dispute regarding the interpretation of any matter herein, the interpretation of this Agreement shall not be resolved by any rules of interpretation providing for interpretation against the party who causes the uncertainty to exist or against the party who drafted the Agreement or who drafted that portion of the Agreement.

24. Entire Agreement. This Agreement consists of this document, and any other documents, attachments and/or exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto, each of which is incorporated herein by such reference, and the same represents the entire and integrated agreement between Consultant and City. This Agreement supersedes all prior oral or written negotiations, representations or agreements. This Agreement may not be amended, nor any provision or breach hereof waived, except in a writing signed by the parties which expressly refers to this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties, through their respective authorized representatives, have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

Consultant Name: The Engineering Partners,
Inc.

By: ______________________________
Name Date
______________________________
Title
City of Rancho Cucamonga

By:________________________________
Name Date
_________________________________
Title
By: ______________________________
Name Date

______________________________
Title
City of Rancho Cucamonga

By:________________________________
Name Date
_________________________________
Title
(two signatures required if corporation)

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EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF SERVICES

Prepared for
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Proposed By
The Engineering Partners, Inc.

Submission
May 14, 2026
Statement of Qualifications for the
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility (RCMU)
Various On-Call Services | SOQ-25/26-501

RESPONSE FILE

4.1 TO 4.7

EPI Statement of Qualifications dated 14 May 2026 4.1 Cover Letter / Introduction Rancho CucamongaMunicipal – Various On-Call Services (RFQ 25/26-501) ii

4.1Cover Letter / Introduction

May 14, 2026
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Attn: Chris Beeman, Deputy Director of Electric Utility Services 10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Subject: City of Rancho Cucamonga Statement of Qualifications for Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility (RCMU) Various On-Call Services
The Engineering Partners, Inc. (EPI) is pleased to submit our Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) to the City of Rancho Cucamonga (City) for Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility (RCMU) various on-call services associated with the scope of services under Section 5.1 Electrical Engineering Design and Support as outlined in the Request for SOQ 25/26-501.

With over 40 years of continuous service and a team of 110+ professionals, EPI is one of California’s most experienced and trusted firms in utility engineering, undergrounding, and electrical distribution system design.

Our team has successfully delivered similar on-call services for public agencies and municipalities, electric utilities, and federal agencies throughout California, including but not limited to, complete design services such as plans, specifications, studies, and cost estimates; overhead to underground design services; electrical distribution system repair and modernization; electrical system assessments; project study reports/project reports, value engineering analyses, and feasibility studies; record drawing development; and project management services.

Our team is strengthened by highly qualified subconsultant, GIS Surveyors, who elevates our core services by providing essential survey support including GIS, LiDAR, land surveying, and utility locating services to ensure a fully integrated approach to project delivery for the City.

EPI is fully prepared to begin work immediately upon award, deploy resources on short notice, and operate as a seamless extension of City teams and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with operational priorities and long-term system reliability goals.

We are committed to supporting the City and contributing to the success of this on-call contract. I will be your point of contact (POC) and project manager, and my signature below is confirmation of EPI’s ability and willingness to comply with all provisions stated within the City’s Request for SOQ 25/26-501.

Sincerely,
The Engineering Partners Inc. | 10620 Treena St, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92131 | engineeringpartners.com Bryan Rodriguez, PE | Project Manager/QA
10620 Treena St, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92131
[email protected] | 858.824.1761 x126

EPI Statement of Qualifications dated 14 May 2026 4.2 Table of Contents Rancho CucamongaMunicipal – Various On-Call Services (RFQ 25/26-501) iv

4.2 Table of Contents

EPI Statement of Qualifications dated 14 May 2026 4.2 Table of Contents Rancho CucamongaMunicipal – Various On-Call Services (RFQ 25/26-501) v Section Page

4.1 COVER LETTER / INTRODUCTION ...................................................................II

4.2 TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................................................V

4.3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY......................................................................................2 The City Can Rely on EPI
Our Approach
Our Qualifications
Our Experience
Our Availability and Responsiveness

4.4 FIRM EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS.........................................................7

4.4.1 Representative Projects

4.4.2 Firm History
Representative Projects

4.5 THIRD-PARTY / SUBCONTRACTORS..............................................................14

4.5.1 Strong teaming relationship between EPI and GIS Surveyors

4.5.2 GIS Surveyors’ references

4.5.3 GIS Surveyors’ role
Project/Customer References

4.6 STAFF RESUMES AND ORGANIZATION CHART ..........................................20

4.6.1 Organization Chart

4.6.2 Key Personnel Resumes

4.7 PROJECT MANAGEMENT APPROACH...........................................................39

4.7.1 Project Management Approach and Methodology

4.7.2 Quality Control

4.7.3 Cost / Schedule Control, Project Tracking, Performance Monitoring

4.7.4 PROJECT Progress Reporting

4.2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

EPI Statement of Qualifications dated 14 May 2026 4.3 Executive Summary Rancho CucamongaMunicipal – Various On-Call Services (RFQ 25/26-501) 1

4.3 Executive Summary

EPI Statement of Qualifications dated 14 May 2026 4.3 Executive Summary Rancho CucamongaMunicipal – Various On-Call Services (RFQ 25/26-501) 2

THE CITY CAN RELY ON EPI
With over 40 years of continuous service and a team of
110+ professionals, EPI is one of California’s most
experienced and trusted firms in utility engineering,
undergrounding, and electrical distribution system
design.

What sets EPI apart:
• We are uniquely sized to provide excellent customer
service you expect, technical expertise you deserve,
and affordability without compromising quality
• The City’s point of contact (POC), project manager
Bryan Rodriguez PE, has worked with this same EPI
team and has led multi-disciplinary teams from
proposal through construction support
• We are electrical engineers first—EPI self-performs
all work; every power study, lighting design, SCADA
coordination plan, and electrical sheet is engineered
in-house, by licensed electrical professionals, with no subcontracted handoffs, no design latency, and no
dilution of accountability
• We deliver fast. On-call means on-call; when
awarded a task order, the City can expect:
• 24-hour mobilization for critical needs
• 5–7 business day initiation for standard
assignments
• Seasoned and prepped project managers to
support multiple concurrent task orders
• Quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC)
milestones at 30/60/90/final to prevent rework and
schedule slips
By combining deep electrical engineering expertise
with a collaborative approach and commitment to
safety and quality, EPI is well positioned to support the City’s ongoing efforts to grow strategically and with
innovation while maintaining a safe, reliable, and
economical electrical system throughout RCMU’s
service area.

OUR APPROACH

OUR APPROACH TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
EPI has assembled a leadership team that includes
Bryan Rodriguez, PE, who will manage the City’s on-call contract and serve as the City’s POC. He will be

4.3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
With our proven municipal
experience, the City can rely on EPI
and our team of electrical engineers
to deliver responsive on-call utility
design, embedded QA/QC, and fast
mobilization.

EPI specializes in this work. We have the
right people, and we have the right
experience providing utility engineering
services to municipal utilities.

EPI Statement of Qualifications dated 14 May 2026 4.3 Executive Summary Rancho CucamongaMunicipal – Various On-Call Services (RFQ 25/26-501) 3 supported by a team of project managers who are also
licensed California Professional Electrical Engineers
and/or senior utility designers with extensive
experience delivering electrical engineering services on projects of similar scope and complexity.

Our project management approach consists of a
structured work plan that emphasizes clarity,
collaboration, and proactive risk management at every
stage. Each phase of the work plan incorporates
stakeholder engagement, schedule tracking, and
quality reviews to maintain alignment with City
standards and operational priorities.

EPI’s Quality Control (QC) program is an integral part
of project delivery and is applied consistently at each design milestone. QC reviews focus on technical
accuracy, constructability, coordination across
disciplines, and clarity of documents to reduce RFIs
during construction. Any comments identified through
the QC process are resolved prior to submittal,
ensuring that documents issued for review or
How the
City Benefits How EPI Addresses the City’s Needs Proof Points Timely
emergency/on-call
responsiveness as
your first point of
contact
As your POC, Bryan Rodriguez, PE, will
coordinate with City staff and contractors
to minimize restoration impacts during
on-call and emergency situations.

EPI has performed hundreds of electric distribution
systems, substation upgrades, wildfire mitigation
designs, and EV infrastructure projects that require
agile responsiveness through design and
construction, especially during emergency conditions.

California-based
utility and public
agency experience in
all RFQ scopes of
services for electrical
engineering design
and support services
EPI’s demonstrated client base spans
investor-owned utilities, municipal
utilities, federal agencies, and industrial
clients throughout Southern California
and beyond.

EPI has over 40 years of experience in planning,
designing, and execution of electric infrastructure
projects for a broad range of public and private
sector clients including SDG&E, SCE, Anaheim Public
Utilities, City of San Diego, NAVFAC, SDCWA, and San
Diego Unified Port District. Our work spans designbuild delivery, technical specification development, and early-phase risk mitigation—ensuring
constructible, cost-controlled solutions that align with City priorities.

Strong project
performance
capability (staff
availability +
workload capacity)
EPI assigns project staff across multi-year
periods and mobilizes quickly to deliver
high-quality design services. Bryan
Rodriguez, PE, will provide responsive, oncall support while maintaining continuity, technical quality, and efficient delivery
across multiple concurrent task orders.

EPI maintains a robust staffing model with readily
available, highly skilled professionals including 12
licensed California PEs and 12 engineers on our staff of 110+ employees. Our scalable workload capacity
enables us to meet project demands efficiently and
deliver on time and within budget.

Seamless
coordination and
communication
across stakeholders
We partner closely with stakeholders to
provide construction-phase support
through RFI responses, submittal reviews,
and as-built documentation. EPI is
experienced and well positioned to serve
as RCMU’s representative and liaison with
other City staff, applicants, developers,
contractors, and outside utilities and
public agencies.

EPI connects with stakeholders early in the design
process to establish value targets, optimize equipment
layouts and align design decisions with project goals
from schematic design through construction. This
approach directly and continuously engages
stakeholders, adjacent projects, and regulatory
agencies to proactively resolve potential conflicts
before they impact schedule or budget.

Our project management model
maintains direct supervision and
embedded QA/QC at each milestone.

EPI Statement of Qualifications dated 14 May 2026 4.3 Executive Summary Rancho CucamongaMunicipal – Various On-Call Services (RFQ 25/26-501) 4 construction meet or exceed contractual quality
requirements.

Our Cost and Schedule Management strategy
integrates rigorous technical analysis with proactive
schedule and cost control measures from the earliest
project stages, from iterative cost estimating, change
mitigation and schedule tracking to procurement
planning, risk forecasting and progress reporting that
results in a clear, and decision driven communication
structure that supports rapid, continuous
responsiveness.

OUR APPROACH TO ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

DESIGN AND SUPPORT SERVICES
EPI will provide full-lifecycle electrical engineering
design and support for the City’s electric distribution needs, including preliminary planning and cost
estimating, complete design for new distribution lines
and service extensions, plan checking for new and
existing work, and preparation of feasibility and value engineering studies. Our work is supported by licensed
California electrical engineers and certified designers who sign and seal all reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates, producing construction-ready
deliverables (e.g., trench/conduit layouts, one-line
diagrams, cable and connection plans, and work
orders) and supporting projects through bidding with
RFI/proposal reviews and recommendations on
change orders.

EPI is well-positioned to serve as an extension of City staff and will implement disciplined project
management with QC, cost and schedule controls, and
performance monitoring to provide timely progress
reporting and accurate, reliable deliverables across all project stages.

OUR QUALIFICATIONS
Since its founding, EPI has delivered electrical and
utility engineering services to public agencies, investorowned utilities, and critical infrastructure programs — building a long-standing reputation for design
excellence, responsiveness, and execution reliability.

EPI’s leadership team includes California licensed
electrical engineers, project managers, and
experienced utility designers—each with a track record
of managing complex utility design projects and task
orders to successful outcomes. (Resumes are provided
in section 4.6.2 Key Personnel Resumes.) In addition,
our President and CEO, Lucy Labruzzo, is empowered
to directly allocate personnel and resources to every
engagement. The City will have a direct line of
communication with her and our leadership team for
this on-call contract:
• Shaun Gahagan, PE | VP Project Delivery. Licensed
California electrical engineer offering high-level
technical and contract direction
• Bryan Rodriguez, PE | Project Manager/QA and City’s
POC
• Matt Long, PE | Principal Engineer/QA
• Benedict “Ben” Balisi, PE | Project Manager
• Fred Riehl, PE | Project Manager
Supported by experienced project
leadership, EPI’s multidisciplinary team
brings electrical engineering and utility
design expertise to meet evolving electric
distribution engineering needs.

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OUR EXPERIENCE
EPI brings 40+ years of specialized engineering and
design experience, with a strong focus on utility
infrastructure and long standing, performance-based
partnerships with municipalities, utility providers, and federal agencies throughout California.

Some of our repeat clients include the City of San
Diego, City of Riverside, Anaheim Public Utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), Southern California
Edison (SCE), San Diego County Water Authority
(SDCWA), University of California San Diego, Otay
Water District, and Naval Facilities Engineering
Systems Command (NAVFAC). We have a proven
history of delivering unmatched on-call contract
services for projects of similar size, scope, and
complexity with these clients, and the repeat
engagement of our services speaks to our reputation
for quality, reliability, and trust.

EPI’s notable representative projects (see section 4.4.1 Representative Projects below) include the:
• 8R, 4Y, and 6K1/2 Undergrounding projects for the
City of San Diego’s Engineering & Capital Projects
Department, Utilities Undergrounding Program
(UUP), that consisted of comprehensive electrical
design services for the conversion of 12kV overhead
facilities to underground and included several team
members that are part of the team for this on-call
contract;
• Naval Base Point Loma Electrical Distribution
Modernization for NAVFAC that consisted of serving
as the Design of Record engineer for critical
modernization of medium-voltage infrastructure at
Naval Base Point Loma;.and
• Port Hueneme Repair 12kV Electrical Distribution
System project for NAVFAC that consisted of
supporting the Navy with repair and modernization
of their 12kV electrical distribution system at Naval
Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme.

OUR AVAILABILITY AND RESPONSIVENESS
EPI’s team will be led by Bryan Rodriguez, PE, who will serve as overall Project Manager and POC, providing
seamless continuity and proven expertise in managing
the on-call contract for the City. He is supported by a balanced leadership team with diverse engineering
and project management skills that will effectively
strengthen our strategic direction and operational
execution at a moment’s notice.

Our team is structured to provide responsive technical
support and efficient project delivery for assignments
of varying scope and complexity based on the Scope of
Services under Section 5.1 Electrical Engineering
Design and Support as outlined in City’s SOQ 25/26-501.

Our subcontracting partner, GIS Surveyors, is based
locally in Southern California and can deploy up to five survey crews daily to the Rancho Cucamonga area,
ensuring maximum flexibility and availability. Their
operational model allows them to address survey
needs within hours rather than days. Each crew brings
extensive experience working throughout the Inland
Empire and greater Southern California, equipping
them to handle the diverse and complex challenges
typical of the region.

EPI’s geographically proximate and rightsized team combines bench strength with responsiveness—delivering
excellent customer service the City
expects, technical expertise the City
deserves, and affordability without
compromising quality.

EPI will serve as first point of contact to
coordinate with the City’s staff and on-call
contractors to help minimize restoration
impacts, so the City is not left coordinating
across silos—especially during outages or
emergent on-call situations.

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4.4 Firm Experience / Qualifications

EPI Statement of Qualifications dated 14 May 2026 4.4 Firm Experience / Qualifications Rancho CucamongaMunicipal – Various On-Call Services (RFQ 25/26-501) 7 EPI brings over 40 years of specialized experience in
engineering and design, with a strong focus on utility
infrastructure and long standing, performance-based
partnerships with municipalities, utility providers, and federal agencies throughout California including, but
not limited to, the City of San Diego, City of Riverside, Anaheim Public Utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric
(SDG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE), San Diego
County Water Authority (SDCWA), University of
California San Diego, and Naval Facilities Engineering
Systems Command (NAVFAC), as indicated below in
some of our representative projects.

Our experience and qualifications are supported by a
proven history of delivering unmatched on-call
contract services on projects and task orders of similar size, scope, and complexity. The repeat engagement of
our services by these clients speaks to our reputation
for quality, reliability, and trust. Our interdisciplinary capabilities and scalable delivery model uniquely
position us to meet the diverse and evolving needs of
the City—EPI is uniquely sized to provide excellent
customer service you expect, technical expertise you
deserve, and affordability without compromising
quality.

EPI’s leadership team includes licensed California
electrical engineers and experienced utility designers— each with a track record of managing complex utility
design projects and task orders to successful
outcomes. Our President and CEO, Lucy Labruzzo, is
empowered to directly allocate personnel and
resources to every engagement. The City will have a
direct line of communication with her and our firm’s
leadership team.

EPI has proven project experience
delivering compliant, constructible
electrical distribution design and support.

We deliver innovative, constructible solutions while
maintaining a driven priority on safety, regulatory
compliance, efficiency, and sustainability. Our team
combines technical strengths in electric utility design, civil/structural engineering, and power systems
analysis with deep familiarity with municipality and
utility industry standards, systems, and permitting
processes. From complete design services to city-wide
undergrounding to substation upgrades, we deliver

4.4 FIRM EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
EPI provides electrical engineering
design and support for electric utility
distribution, backed by 40+ years of
experience and recent success on
municipal and utility projects.

EPI Statement of Qualifications dated 14 May 2026 4.4 Firm Experience / Qualifications Rancho CucamongaMunicipal – Various On-Call Services (RFQ 25/26-501) 8 compliant, high-quality solutions that prioritize
resilience and long-term affordability.

Our representative projects align with the critical areas in the City’s Electrical Engineering Design and Support Scope of Services outlined in the SOQ and highlight
the depth of our capabilities.

4.4.1 REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
EPI’s demonstrated record of experience and success
on electrical utility undergrounding, medium-voltage
distribution work, and electric vehicle charging stations is evidenced through recent, ongoing projects for the
City of San Diego; SDG&E; and NAVFAC at Port
Hueneme, Naval Base Point Loma (NBPL), Naval Base
San Diego (NBSD), and Naval Medical Center San
Diego (NCMSD).

EPI’s six representative projects are described in detail in the following pages:

1. Block 8R Utilities Undergrounding for the City of San Diego (page 10)

2. 4Y Undergrounding for City of San Diego (page 10)

3. 6K1/2 Undergrounding for SDG&E (page 10)

4. Repair 12KV Electrical Distribution System, Phases
8&9 for NAVFAC, Port Hueneme (page 11)

5. Electrical Distribution Modernization for NAVFAC,
NBPL (page 11)

6. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, NBSD, B-750,
AND NMCSD for NAVFAC (page 12)
EPI’s success on these projects demonstrates the EPI
team’s ability to coordinate effectively with utility
providers, and municipal and federal agencies to
produce compliant, constructible electrical distribution deliverables aligned with the City’s scope of services.

4.4.2 FIRM HISTORY
EPI has demonstrated 40 years of stable, sustained
growth and maintains a strong financial position that
enables continued investment in personnel,
technology, and the long-term program commitments
our clients depend on.

EPI is a California S corporation and has been in
continuous operation since March of 1985. Our
California office is located at 10620 Treena Street, Suite 300, San Diego, California 92131.

EPI holds certifications as a
Women Business Enterprise (WBE)
with both the California Public
Utilities Commission (CPUC) and
the Women's Business Enterprise National Council
(WBENC.) Additional firm designations include
Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code
0DVZ3, DUNS Number 148097637.

Over its 40 years in operation, EPI has grown into a
specialized electrical engineering and design firm with a workforce of 110+ employees. The firm's core
competency is engineering and design specific to all
types of energy infrastructure, with expertise spanning electric distribution engineering and design, substation engineering and design, transmission engineering,
electrification and renewable energy, battery energy
storage systems (BESS), wildfire mitigation and electric system hardening, industrial engineering, program
and project management, owner's engineering, and
dry utility coordination.

EPI is led by President and CEO Lucy Labruzzo, who
has more than 30 years of utility industry experience
that spans nuclear licensing, instrumentation and
controls, and executive leadership and experience
anchors the firm's strategic direction and client
relationships. Our firm's organizational structure
Together, these projects highlight EPI’s:
• Experience in distribution design,
substation design, overhead-tounderground conversion projects, switching stations, and switchgear replacement
• California-based utility and public agency
experience
• Coordination across various stakeholders
• Ability to deliver in continuously operational
environments

EPI Statement of Qualifications dated 14 May 2026 4.4 Firm Experience / Qualifications Rancho CucamongaMunicipal – Various On-Call Services (RFQ 25/26-501) 9 follows a clearly defined leadership and delivery
framework. Craig Schaeffer, P.E., serves as Chief
Operating Officer; Shaun Gahagan, P.E., serves as Vice
President of Project Delivery; and Randal Michael
serves as Vice President of Design and Planning. EPI’s
Vice presidents oversee core functional areas, our
senior managers are responsible for program
execution and client coordination, and our technical
leads provide discipline-specific oversight and quality control. All are supported by corporate functions such
as HR, accounting, IT, and other administrative
functions that ensure operational efficiency and
consistency across all programs, projects, and contract management efforts with our clients. This structure
maintains clear lines of responsibility and
accountability, enabling efficient coordination across
multiple concurrent programs and projects, while
sustaining quality and responsiveness.

This breadth of experience, across both large investorowned utilities and smaller municipal utilities, positions EPI to understand and respond to the unique
operational needs of RCMU.

EPI’s 40-year track record demonstrates
long-term stability and proven municipal
utility capability.

EPI Statement of Qualifications dated 14 May 2026 4.4 Firm Experience / Qualifications Rancho CucamongaMunicipal – Various On-Call Services (RFQ 25/26-501) 10 PROJECT 1: BLOCK 8R UTILITIES

UNDERGROUNDING
• Client: City of San Diego
• Timeline: 2023–2026
• Contact: Nusra Poomchongkho, Owner Project
Manager, 619-533-4644,
[email protected]
• EPI Team Members: Frederick Riehl, Janrel Leano,
Dallas Arrington, Libby Brown
• Subcontractors: Lee & Ro, Inc. (water infrastructure
engineering)
• Scope: EPI provided full electrical design services for the Block 8R Utilities Undergrounding Program
(UUP) project, converting overhead facilities to
underground service for ~300 residences and
multiple apartment complexes in Egger Highlands.

Work included 4kV–12kV cutover design, a 4kV
underground bring-up, and coordination with City
Engineering, SDG&E, and telecom utilities. EPI
delivered responsive design revisions,
constructability input, and bid-ready construction
documents aligned with City UUP standards to
complete this project.

PROJECT 2: 4Y UNDERGROUNDING
• Client: City of San Diego
• Timeline: 2023–2026
• Contact: Nusra Poomchongkho, Owner Project
Manager, 619-533-4644,
[email protected]
• EPI Team Members: Frederick Riehl, Dallas
Arrington, Libby Brown
• Subcontractors: None
Scope: EPI completed comprehensive design for the
Block 4Y UUP project in Skyline, converting overhead
electric to new underground systems serving ~405
residences, a commercial mall, and apartment
complex. Scope included full bid package
development, trench & conduit plans, streetlight/ADA
improvements, and coordination with SDG&E and
telecom providers. EPI delivered system redesigns to
accommodate new loads—including a major solar
expansion at the commercial mall.

Representative Projects

EPI Statement of Qualifications dated 14 May 2026 4.4 Firm Experience / Qualifications Rancho CucamongaMunicipal – Various On-Call Services (RFQ 25/26-501) 11 PROJECT 3: BLOCKS 6K1 AND 6K2

UNDERGROUNDING
• Client: SDG&E
• Timeline: 2023–2026
• Contact: Miguel DeJesus, Sr Supervisor, Design &
Drafting - Distribution Design, 619-577-3820,
[email protected]
• EPI Team Members: Joe Monterosso, Beth Berry,
Phillip Liou, Dallas Arrington, Randal Michael
• Subcontractors: None
Scope: EPI performed the design of the Clairemont
Blocks 6K1 and 6K2 overhead-to-underground
conversion program. The 6K1 conversion included 583
services across two projects covering 4.5 miles of
affected city streets and incorporated a SCADA
upgrade. Similarly, the 6K2 conversion included 549
services across two jobs spanning 3.3 miles of City
streets and a SCADA upgrade. For each of these jobs,
EPI delivered detailed design work for both projects,
including one-line diagrams, trench and conduit
layouts, cable and connection plans, cable pole job
documentation, and overhead requests for service
(RFS), ensuring the successful completion of over 1,100 service conversions.

PROJECT 4: REPAIR 12KV ELECTRICAL
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, PHASES 8 AND 9
• Client: NAVFAC, Port Hueneme
• Timeline: 2019–2023
• Contact: Michael Schriefer, NAVFAC, *confidential
• EPI Team Members: Bryan Rodriguez, Frederick
Riehl, Matt Long, Christian Ferrer
• Subcontractors: Jensen Design & Survey, Inc.
(surveying & mapping)
Scope: EPI supported the Navy with the repair and
modernization of the 12kV electrical distribution system at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, under
Phases 8 and 9. The scope included modifying the
electrical distribution system, converting OH lines to
UG infrastructure, and installing new switching
equipment to enhance system flexibility and reliability.

EPI conducted a modified distribution and
coordination study, performed switch circuit analysis,
and executed detailed electrical calculations to validate system performance and compliance. Deliverables
included updated electrical distribution layouts, revised single-line diagrams, and coordination and
development of fault studies and design documents
aligning with military standards and base operational
requirements. EPI worked closely with NAVFAC and
base personnel to ensure that the phased
improvements minimized disruptions and met
mission-critical reliability objectives.

EPI Statement of Qualifications dated 14 May 2026 4.4 Firm Experience / Qualifications Rancho CucamongaMunicipal – Various On-Call Services (RFQ 25/26-501) 12 PROJECT 5: ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION

MODERNIZATION
• Client: NAVFAC, NBPL
• Timeline: 2024–2025, construction on-going
• Contact: Mike Leuangpaseuth, 619-705-4742,
[email protected]
• EPI Team Members: Bryan Rodriguez, Frederick
Riehl
• Subcontractors: Domusstudio Architecture
(architecture), Najars Engineering (civil engineering), UES (geotechnical services), Veltre (fire engineering), Flores (mechanical engineering)
Scope: EPI served as the Design of Record engineer for
a critical modernization of medium-voltage
infrastructure at NBPL. The project encompassed the
demolition and replacement of a 15kV switching
station and multiple aging substations, including the
integration of a 750kW emergency generator and
automatic transfer switch to support mission-critical
facilities. Working in a highly constrained and
operational environment, EPI developed outage and
load transfer strategies to maintain uninterrupted
service during construction. We partnered closely with
the prime contractor Synergy Electric as well as
NAVFAC stakeholders, providing construction-phase
support through RFI responses, submittal reviews, and
as-built documentation.

PROJECT 6: ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
STATIONS, NBSD, B-750, AND NMCSD
• Client: NAVFAC, NBSD, B-750, and NMCSD
• Timeline: 2023–2024
• Contact: Ken Daplas, EIT CM, 619-917-2669,
[email protected]
• EPI Team Members: Romeo Flores, Bryan
Rodriguez
• Subcontractors: Michael Baker International (civil
engineering), UES (geotechnical services), Miyamoto
International, Inc. (structural engineering), Alyson
Consulting (surveying)
Scope: EPI performed design to provide electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) and upgrades to existing level II EVCS at NBSD, Building 750 (B-750) on Pacific
Highway, and NMCSD near Balboa Park in San Diego.

The procurement and installation of 400 EVCS across
seven parking lots have been initiated to meet the
growing requirement of EV infrastructure at the
various bases. These projects required detailed
engineering studies and analyses to ensure that each
EV system operates at peak efficiency and reliability.

Our ability to handle reporting requirements for federal and state-funded projects ensured compliance and
transparent communication with key stakeholders.

EPI Statement of Qualifications dated 14 May 2026 4.5 Third-Party / Subcontractors Rancho CucamongaMunicipal – Various On-Call Services (RFQ 25/26-501) 13

4.5 Third-Party / Subcontractors

EPI Statement of Qualifications dated 14 May 2026 4.5 Third-Party / Subcontractors Rancho CucamongaMunicipal – Various On-Call Services (RFQ 25/26-501) 14 EPI has engaged GIS Land Surveyors as a
subcontracting partner for surveying activities for the City’s on-call contract. Founded in 2001 as Paul Loska
Land Surveying by CEO and Professional Licensed
Land Surveyor Paul Loska, the company rebranded to
GIS Surveyors in 2013 to reflect its expanded capabilities as a full-service geospatial firm specializing in GIS,
LiDAR, land surveying, and utility locating services.

With hundreds of successfully delivered projects for
utilities, cities, counties, and commercial clients over its 25-year history, GIS Surveyors is distinguished by its
commitment to innovation, continuous development,
and a proactive, client-focused approach.

GIS Surveyors is headquartered in San Diego and
maintains a strong operational presence throughout
Southern California, with survey crews actively working across the region. This established footprint allows
them to provide responsive, local support to Rancho
Cucamonga Municipal Utility's service area.

4.5.1 STRONG TEAMING RELATIONSHIP

BETWEEN EPI AND GIS SURVEYORS
EPI has engaged GIS Surveyors as our survey
subconsultant for the City’s on-call program for RCMU.

EPI's engineers and project managers have
collaborated directly with GIS Surveyors personnel
through SDG&E engineering and design programs for
over a decade, coordinating on survey deliverables,
base mapping, utility locating, and field data collection across distribution, transmission, and wildfire
mitigation projects. The result is a team that already
understands each other's workflows, quality
expectations, and communication standards, and has
produced accurate, construction-ready deliverables
together on some of SDG&E's most demanding
programs.

GIS Surveyors is a San Diego-based, service-disabled
veteran-owned and employee-owned geospatial firm
offering land surveying, GIS, LiDAR, and underground
utility locating services. Their DVBE certification,
ISNetworld safety rating, and demonstrated experience
serving the energy sector make them an ideal survey
partner for the on-call program. For this engagement,
GIS Surveyors will provide topographic and boundary
survey services, utility locating, and GIS and as-built support as required by individual task orders.

4.5 THIRD-PARTY / SUBCONTRACTORS
Surveying support is delivered
through GIS Surveyors—a proven,
Southern California DVBE geospatial
firm with a longstanding
relationship with EPI.

GIS Surveyors brings municipal and utility
GIS/surveying performance and the
ability to rapidly mobilize for record
research, ROW/easement mapping, and
construction-ready exhibits.

EPI Statement of Qualifications dated 14 May 2026 4.5 Third-Party / Subcontractors Rancho CucamongaMunicipal – Various On-Call Services (RFQ 25/26-501) 15 EPI will serve as the single point of accountability to the City for all survey deliverables, with GIS Surveyors
integrated directly into our project intake and QA/QC
processes to ensure survey products meet the City's
standards before they are used to advance engineering
design.

4.5.2 GIS SURVEYORS’ REFERENCES
GIS Surveyors is currently on the City’s on-call list for Survey and Mapping (#24/25-501). Additionally, the
three reference projects on the following pages
showcase their responsive schedule performance,
municipal readiness, proximity, availability for on-call mobilization, and data integrity/quality.

The following are three representative projects for
surveying services similar to those anticipated for the City’s on-call contract:

1. Line 1600 Pipeline Replacement for SDG&E
(Project 7, page 16)

2. Zone 350 Modifications Phases I & II for Santa
Margarita Water District (Project 8, page 17)

3. Survey Support for South Hills Bike Park for the City of Glendora (Project 9, page 18)

4.5.3 GIS SURVEYORS’ ROLE
GIS Land Surveyors will provide surveying activities as required for on-call services for RCMU.

EPI Statement of Qualifications dated 14 May 2026 4.5 Third-Party / Subcontractors Rancho CucamongaMunicipal – Various On-Call Services (RFQ 25/26-501) 16 PROJECT 7: LINE 1600 PIPELINE REPLACEMENT
• Client: SDG&E, as a subcontractor to SPEC Services
• Timeline: 2018–2024
• Reference Contact: Chris Smart, Pipeline Division
Manager | SPEC Services | 714-963-8077 |
[email protected]
• Address: SPEC Services, Inc., 10540 Talbert Ave,
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Project Description: GIS Surveyors supported Spec
Services (as a subcontractor) with this SDG&E project
that involved a 16” natural gas transmission pipeline
labeled Line 1600 (L1600) that extends for
approximately 45 miles throughout San Diego County.

The aim of this program was to either replace the
existing natural gas pipeline or hydrotest the gas line for safety compliance. Mapping was provided for
approximately 33 miles that included right-of-way
determination, easement plotting and staking, utility
sweeps, and collecting/providing topographic data.

Field survey crews searched for and located control
monuments to aid in right-of-way and boundary
determination, which allowed for development of plat
and legal descriptions for new improvements and
easements. With GIS Surveyors’ extensive background
in right-of-way determination, easements, and utility
surveying, they provided professional surveying
services that were reliable and delivered within the
expedited design schedule set by SDG&E.

The quantity of survey work on a project of this scale
can take at least one year to complete; however,
because of GIS Surveyors’ professionalism and
commitment to the project, they completed the phase
one survey tasks in approximately half the time, and
managed/completed various change orders beyond
the original scope of work.

Key Components
• Base mapping
• ROW determination
• Utility surveying
• Construction staking
• QA/QC of topographic data and exhibits
• Collection of utility appurtenances
• Review of easement documents
• Easement plotting and staking
• Land services support
Project/Customer References

EPI Statement of Qualifications dated 14 May 2026 4.5 Third-Party / Subcontractors Rancho CucamongaMunicipal – Various On-Call Services (RFQ 25/26-501) 17 PROJECT 8: ZONE 350 MODIFICATIONS

PHASES I & II
• Client Santa Margarita Water District (SMWD), as a
subcontractor to Dudek
• Timeline: 2023
• Reference Contact: Ian Crano, Senior Engineer |
Dudek | 760-479-4163 | [email protected]
• Address: Dudek, 687 S Coast Highway 101, Suite 110,
Encinitas, CA 92024
Project Description: GIS Surveyors supported Dudek
(as a subcontractor) on this SMWD project to perform a
topographic and boundary/right-of-way (ROW) survey
of various sites in San Juan Capistrano, CA, to enable
the design and replacement of approximately 3,300’ of
underground water distribution infrastructure.

Record map research was conducted with the County
of Orange to locate the ROW limits associated with the
alignment which consisted primarily of residential
streets. Field boundary surveys were then conducted to
recover various survey monuments shown on the
recorded maps to establish a comprehensive basemap
of all ROW lines of interest.

A thorough topographic survey was conducted within
the alignment ROW to collect curb flowlines, back of
walk, top of curbs, AC lips, roadway centerlines and
curve apexes, driveway depressions, grade breaks,
visible surface utilities and vegetation. Additionally, gravity flow inverts on manholes and storm drains were
collected.

The field data was compiled in the office, and the
results were reflected in the base map with dimensions
illustrating the geospatial relationship between the
public ROW and the associated topographic features.

A final site walk was conducted to ensure that nothing
was overlooked and to give the client a clear
understanding of the issues that needed to be resolved
to make infrastructure improvements for the benefit of
the residents of San Juan Capistrano. Deliverables were prepared in AutoCAD Civil 3D per the client’s request.

Key Components:
• Topographic survey
• Boundary/ROW survey
• Base mapping
• QA/QC

EPI Statement of Qualifications dated 14 May 2026 4.5 Third-Party / Subcontractors Rancho CucamongaMunicipal – Various On-Call Services (RFQ 25/26-501) 18 PROJECT 9: SURVEY SUPPORT FOR SOUTH

HILLS BIKE PARK
• Client: City of Glendora
• Timeline: 2023
• Reference Contact: Maliha Fatima Ansari, PE -
Principal Civil Engineer | City of Glendora | 626-914-
8294 | [email protected]
• Address: City of Glendora, 116 E. Foothill Blvd,
Glendora, CA 91741
Project Description: GIS Surveyors established onsite
survey control along with researching record maps and
documents, then located boundary monuments for
the parcels of land spanning the project location in the city of Glendora. There were 24 parcels in the vicinity of the South Hills Wilderness Area that required accurate
data on various tree species across the project site. The record data and found survey monuments were used
in the preparation of a survey basemap showing
existing parcel lines within the area in question. This data was used to determine if any additional
easements would be required along the bike path.

Additionally, a topographic survey was conducted via
aerial photogrammetry, encompassing the entire area
of interest. The aerial survey included details for the existing improvements in the project area along with a
detailed topographic surface or digital terrain model
(DTM) to aid in the design of future improvements. The
aerial data collection was tied to existing survey control with a series of aerial targets. Once the data was
processed and mapped, the field crew returned for a
site inspection to determine if there was missing or
inaccurate information.

All survey data and office research were reviewed,
reduced, and compiled into an AutoCAD Civil 3D DWG
file for delivery to aid the city in producing a plan as they move this project forward into phase 2 over the
months that followed.

Key Components:
• Survey control
• Record research
• Locating boundary monuments
• Topographic survey
• Aerial data collection and processing
• Data processing and mapping

EPI Statement of Qualifications dated 14 May 2026 4.6 Staff Resumes and Organization Chart Rancho CucamongaMunicipal – Various On-Call Services (RFQ 25/26-501) 19

4.6 Staff Resumes and Organization Chart

EPI Statement of Qualifications dated 14 May 2026 4.6 Staff Resumes and Organization Chart Rancho CucamongaMunicipal – Various On-Call Services (RFQ 25/26-501) 20 EPI has assembled a highly qualified, San Diego-based
key project management and technical team that
includes Bryan Rodriguez, PE, who will manage the
City’s on-call contract and serve as the City’s POC. He will be supported by a team of Project Managers who
are also licensed California Professional Electrical
Engineers/senior utility designers with extensive
experience delivering electrical engineering services on projects and task orders of similar scope and
complexity.

Bryan is a licensed California Professional Electrical
Engineer with over 10 years of experience managing
design projects and multi-disciplinary teams for
California municipalities, utilities, and federal clients.

His project management duties span client
coordination, scope and fee development, specification
writing, submittal review, plan check, and field support.

Task orders will then be assigned to our dedicated
project managers which include Bryan Rodriguez, PE;
Ben Balisi, PE, whose electrical design experience
includes medium- and low-voltage power distribution
systems, motor control systems, underground and
overhead distribution systems, lighting systems, data
and telecommunications systems, and lightning
protection systems for municipal, utility and federal
clients; and Fred Riehl, PE, who is a recognized leader in clean transportation and electrical infrastructure
design, with extensive experience in SCADA
integration, interconnection compliance, and
substation-related distribution improvements for
municipal, utility and federal clients.

EPI’s team structure will ensure:
• Direct line of communication with our President
and CEO, Lucy Labruzzo, who can directly allocate
personnel and resources to every engagement
• Single-point contract and project management
accountability with licensed technical governance
• Embedded QA/QC and constructability validation
before issuance
• Municipal permitting fluency and utility
coordination efficiency
• Execution driven by seasoned licensed electrical
engineers — not handoffs between silos
• Engineering deliverables signed and sealed by
licensed California Professional Engineers,
including reports, plans, specifications, and cost
estimates, supported by 12 California-licensed PEs
on staff
• Projects designed for resiliency, longevity, and
operational continuity

4.6 STAFF RESUMES AND ORGANIZATION CHART
EPI’s experienced, multidisciplinary
team ensures strong leadership,
technical quality, and seamless
project execution.

EPI Statement of Qualifications dated 14 May 2026 4.6 Staff Resumes and Organization Chart Rancho CucamongaMunicipal – Various On-Call Services (RFQ 25/26-501) 21 The EPI team brings demonstrated expertise in
medium-voltage systems (including new distribution
lines and service extensions), utility coordination, and work within active, mission-critical, and secure
environments. Our team offers a strong combination of
technical training, professional certifications, and years of relevant experience supporting public agencies and
municipalities, and federal-adjacent projects. We are
structured to provide responsive, on-call support while maintaining continuity, technical quality, and efficient delivery across multiple concurrent task orders.

EPI’s hands-on leadership, combined with our
technical resources and local expertise, ensures that
each project is delivered with excellent customer
service you expect, technical expertise you deserve,
affordability without compromising quality, and a
shared commitment to the City’s success.

EPI commits to providing experienced and licensed
personnel, equipment, and facilities necessary to
perform all required services for the City's on-call
contract and RCMU. Should any of our key personnel
become unavailable, EPI will submit a written request
for substitution with personnel of equal competence
for City approval. Additionally, all work will be
conducted by seasoned licensed California electrical
engineers and designers. Furthermore, all surveys,
reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates will be signed and sealed by the licensed engineer responsible
for their preparation.

4.6.1 ORGANIZATION CHART
EPI’s organization chart is provided below, highlighting key personnel with an asterisk.

4.6.2 KEY PERSONNEL RESUMES
Resumes for proposed key personnel are provided in the following pages. • Shaun Gahagan
• Matt Long
• Bryan Rodriguez
• Ben Balisi
• Fred Riehl
• Janrel Leano
• Anny Aslanian
• Dallas Arrington

VP, PROJECT DELIVERY
Shaun Gahagan, PE *

PRINCIPAL ENGINEER/QA
Matt Long, PE *

PROJECT MANAGER/QA
Bryan Rodriguez, PE *

PROJECT MANAGER
Ben Balisi, PE *

PROJECT MANAGER
Fred Riehl, PE *

PROJECT CONTROLS
Libby Brown, MPA, PMP

PROJECT ENGINEER
Janrel Leano, EIT *

PROJECT ENGINEER, PLS
Anny Aslanian *

PROJECT ENGINEER
Dallas Arrington *

PROJECT ENGINEER
Abener Kendle

DRAFTER
Mary Gaunt

DRAFTER
Gerardo Mendoza

SUBCONSULTANT
GIS Surveyors

SHAUN GAHAGAN, PE
Vice President, Project Delivery
The Engineering Partners, Inc. | 10620 Treena Street, Suite 300 | San Diego, CA 92131 | P: 858.824.1761 Shaun Gahagan has over nineteen years of experience in the energy industry. His background includes experience in engineering and design of combustion equipment, natural gas transmission pipelines, and electric distribution, transmission, and substations. He has held leadership positions within electric utilities across multiple disciplines including distribution planning and design, substation and transmission operations, distribution, operations and wildfire mitigation.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Wildfire Mitigation Program Manager, SDG&E 2020–2022 & 2023–2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plans
San Diego Gas & Electric, San Diego, CA | January 2021 – Present • Informed, tracked, and reported progress across SDG&E's portfolio of 78 wildfire mitigation initiatives. Lead the creation of SDG&E's annual Wildfire Mitigation Plan and report on progress through quarterly reporting and data request responses.
• Represented SDG&E through interactions with regulators (Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety, CPUC, etc.), other utilities, and the public to educate and report on wildfire mitigation initiatives.

Operations & Engineering Manager, Northeast C&O
San Diego Gas & Electric, San Diego, CA | June 2019 – January 2021 Managed union Electric Troubleshooters and non-union engineers and analysts to provide safe distribution electric services throughout the Northeast service territory. Direct the Compliance Maintenance Program to ensure compliance with CPUC orders, including a successful CPUC audit. Led planning and response to Red Flag Warning and PSPS events. Review system status to improve reliability and safety across the service territory.

Operations & Engineering Manager, Kearny C&O
San Diego Gas & Electric, San Diego, CA | August 2017 – June 2019 • Manage a team of engineers and analysts to provide technical and compliance support for substation and transmission construction and maintenance.
• Led the team and participated as a SME through successful CAISO, WECC CIP, and WECC O&P Audits.
• Conducted studies and risk analyses to manage substation assets totaling over $1 billion across 160 substations.

QUALIFICATIONS

ROLE WITHIN ON-CALL
VP Project Delivery

LENGTH OF TIME WITH

COMPANY
Years with EPI: 3
Years of experience: 19+

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
• Professional Engineer – Electrical,
License E20893 | California 2014
• Professional Engineer – Electrical,
License No. 033930 | Nevada 2025
• Professional Engineer – Electrical,
License No. 25014125 | Washington
2025

EDUCATION
• MS Chemical Engineering | San
Diego State University, 2004
• BS Chemical Engineering |
Manhattan College, 2003

EXPERTISE
• Power Distribution, low and
medium voltage
• Project Management
• Controls and Instrumentation
• Development of electrical
construction drawings
• QA/QC
• Substation Design, Protection,
Control Schematics

SHAUN GAHAGAN, PE
Vice President, Project Delivery
The Engineering Partners, Inc. | 10620 Treena Street, Suite 300 | San Diego, CA 92131 | P: 858.824.1761 Team Lead, Electric Distribution Planning Design
San Diego Gas & Electric, San Diego, CA | June 2016 – August 2017 Managed a team of designers, contractors, and support staff to produce $36 million of electric distribution projects annually. Interfaced with governmental agencies (City of San Diego, CalTrans, etc.) and customers to ensure construction packages are completed. Oversaw and reported on budgetary spend for all Electric Distribution Planning projects.

Senior Engineer, Kearny Maintenance and Operations
San Diego Gas & Electric, San Diego, CA | November 2012 – June 2016 • Developed an online platform to assess the risk across all substation assets. Created alarms to detect failures before they happen, saving the company Capital and O&M funding. • Write and perform start programs to test and energize new equipment interfacing with both Distribution and Transmission System Operators.
• Managed the construction of substation projects from engineering design review through energization.

Engineer I, Sunrise Powerlink
San Diego Gas & Electric, San Diego, CA | April 2010 – November 2012 Manage the permitting, engineering, procurement, and construction of substation construction projects including: Suncrest Substation – New 500/230kV substation; Imperial Valley Substation – Build new 500kV position; Sycamore Canyon Substation – Build two new 230kV positions.

Project Engineer, Sempra Global – Engineering and Construction Sempra Energy, San Diego, CA | July 2007 – April 2010
Manage the engineering, procurement and construction of natural gas pipelines, storage facilities and compressor stations including: Cameron Interstate Pipeline – 36.5 miles of 42-inch pipeline and ultrasonic metering station. $45 million budget. Mississippi Hub – 17 miles of 24-inch pipeline, 17,500 HP compressor station and associated facilities. $30 million budget.

R&D Project Engineer, Alzeta Corporation – Advanced Combustion Solutions Alzeta Corporation, Santa Clara, CA | January 2005 – June 2007 Manage R&D project schedules and finances to complete projects on time and within budget. Design and test combustion equipment including low-NOx duct burners and microturbine gas injectors.

MATTHEW LONG, PE
Principal Engineer / QA
The Engineering Partners, Inc. | 10620 Treena Street, Suite 300 | San Diego, CA 92131 | P: 858.824.1761 Mr. Long is a Professional Electrical Engineer with 40 years of experience in the design of various electrical engineering projects.

Matt’s experience includes a broad range of responsibilities such as preparation of construction plans, specifications, studies, reports, cost estimates, P.E.D.’s, and Supervision Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) for electrical repair projects, new construction, rehabilitation, and installation of electrical utilities. Mr. Long is responsible for overseeing all projects from fee negotiation through construction administration. He provides expertise in electrical support systems, telecommunications and data systems, public address systems, lighting, and power distribution systems. Mr. Long has extensive experience in Pumping Stations, Sewage Treatment Plants, Wastewater Collection Systems, Solid Handling Facilities, Motor Control Systems, Reservoirs, Switchgear (5kV, 15kV, and 480V), Wiring Control Systems, Meters, Emergency Power, Fire Alarm and Life Safety Systems, Telecommunications and Data Systems, remodeling and renovation work for emergency generators, lighting, utility systems, UPS systems, and interior wiring systems.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Principal Engineer, Master Plan For Electrical Distribution System Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, CA
Principal Engineer, MCON Project P-1048 69 kV Substation, P-1093 Communications Upgrade and P-1094 Electrical Distribution System MCB Camp Pendleton, California
Principal Engineer, South Cummings Twin 40 MVA and Ring Bus, 69 kV Design, Naval Station, San Diego, California
Principal Engineer, Cannon Air Defense Complex (CADC) 12.47 kV Distribution Upgrade, MCAS Yuma, Arizona
Principal Engineer, 12 kV Campus Distribution Design Services, Abbott Laboratories, Temecula, California
Principal Engineer, Repair Electrical Distribution System, Phase 8 & 9 – Dodson St. & Seabee Training Areas, Naval Base Ventura County, California
Principal Engineer, MCON Project P5002, Electrical Upgrades at ACU-5, MCB Camp Pendleton, CA

QUALIFICATIONS

ROLE WITHIN ON-CALL
Principal Engineer / QA

LENGTH OF TIME WITH EPI
Years with EPI: 22
Years of experience: 40

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
• Professional Engineer | California
#13441 (1989)
• Professional Engineer | Nevada
#11464 (1995)
• Registered Communications
Distribution Designer (RCDD) |
2006
• Construction Quality Management
Certificate | USACE/NAVFAC
• CALGreen 2019 Training Certificate
| Green Technology Training (2019)
• California Energy Code (CEC 2019)
Training Certificate

EDUCATION
BS in Electrical Engineering | San
Diego State University

EXPERTISE
• Power Distribution, low and
medium voltage
• Project Management
• Controls and Instrumentation
• Development of electrical
construction drawings
• QAQC
• Substation Design, Protection,
Control Schematics

MATTHEW LONG, PE
Principal Engineer / QA
The Engineering Partners, Inc. | 10620 Treena Street, Suite 300 | San Diego, CA 92131 | P: 858.824.1761 Principal Engineer, Repair Electrical Distribution System, BEQ Complex and Circuit 5 and 9, Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, California
Principal Engineer, Twin Oaks Valley Water Reclamation Plant 12kV Tie In For 1MW Solar Array, San Marcos, California
Principal Engineer, Solar Design Build Project for the City of Chula Vista, Preliminary Energy Audit, Various Sites, City of Chula Vista
Principal Engineer, Solar Street Lighting Installation, MCAS Yuma Principal Engineer, Install Photovoltaic Rooftop Systems RM09-1440, Naval Base Point Loma, California Principal Engineer, Snowline Phase 2 Design, (4) 1.5MW PV systems and (1) 1MW PV system under PPA agreement with Southern California Edison, Riverside County

BRYAN RODRIGUEZ, PE
Project Manager / QA
The Engineering Partners Inc. | 1062–0 Treena St, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92131 | engineeringpartners.com Bryan Rodriguez is a Registered Professional Electrical Engineer with 10 years of experience in electrical power engineering design. This includes power distribution, controls and communication designs, PLC specifications, electrical equipment specifications such as medium voltage switchgears, motor control centers, medium voltage disconnect switches, transformers, uninterruptible power supplies, battery chargers, lighting, neutral grounding resistors, cable and conduit specifications.

Bryan has experience managing projects, designing, providing electrical contractor support, troubleshooting electrical equipment, experience with plan check review submittal, hazardous area classification and mitigation, equipment submittal reviews, experience with SEL relay protection settings and programming, short circuit studies and SKM modeling, Experience with the NEC, CEC, NFPA and FM Global. California Rule 21 application and IEEE 1547 compliance requirements for SDG&E, SCE and PG&E.

His project responsibilities include project site walks, development of fee estimates, proposal letters, detailed power design, controls design, protection and communication design, specification of electrical equipment and construction specifications, development of electrical drawings for use in city plan check, short circuit calculations, and construction support. Bryan has experience collaborating with other work trades such as architects, structural engineers, civil engineers, industrial engineers and mechanical engineers.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Naval Base Point Loma 3rd Fleet Switching Station H Replacement Synergy Electric CO | 2024-2025
Led electrical design (DOR) for a new switching station and 12kV distribution, including dual 12kV feeders. Scope included site and grounding plans, single-lines, wiring diagrams, conduit/panel schedules, and SKM studies. Coordinated with civil, structural, mechanical, and contractors to support full plant build out. 29 Palms Wastewater Treatment Plant
29 Palms, CA | 2024, Present
Lead electrical design (DOR) for power, control, instrumentation, communication, SCADA, and PLC specification for a completely new wastewater treatment plant. Reviewed design documents, performed

QUALIFICATIONS

ROLE WITHIN ON-CALL
Project Manager / QA

LENGTH OF TIME WITH EPI
Years with EPI: 5
Years of experience: 10

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
• Professional Engineer | California
E23005
• Construction Quality Management
for Contractors (CQMC) |
USACE/NAVFAC, December 2022
• Certificate of Fundamentals of
Electric Motors & Diesel Generators |
IzzyTech LLC, Irvine, CA (2016)

EDUCATION
BS in Electrical Engineering | San
Diego State University

EXPERTISE
• Power distribution, low and
medium voltage
• Project management
• Controls and Instrumentation
• Development of electrical
construction drawings
• QA/QC
• Substation design, protection,
control schematics

TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Microsoft Office 365
• Procore
• SKM
• AutoCAD
• Bluebeam

BRYAN RODRIGUEZ, PE
Project Manager / QA
The Engineering Partners Inc. | 1062–0 Treena St, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92131 | engineeringpartners.com protective device coordination, and short-circuit studies to ensure compliance with NFPA 70E and utility standards, delivering a safe and reliable WWTP system infrastructure.

Balboa Hospital Emergency Generator Replacement
San Diego, CA | 2022-2024
Led the Electrical design for power, control, instrumentation and communication systems including SCADA for the new emergency system. Project involved removing the existing life safety emergency generators and installing three new 1.6MW emergency generators for parallel operation. Project included the specification of a paralleling switchgear, load banks, step up transformer to 12kV, 12kV distribution, relay protection, ATS specification and controls, substation feeder modifications and SCADA/comm design.

Marine Corps Air Station Repair Substation 2130
Synergy Electric Co., Yuma, AZ | 2023
Provided design to repair 69 kV to 12kV substation 40MVA transformer operation and included remote monitoring installing new SCADA and control room. Transformer automatic load tap changers, controls, and relaying were replaced. Design included three miles of underground fiber optic cable for substation remote control. Contract Value: $150,000.

Port Hueneme Repair 12 KV Electrical Distribution System, Phases 8 & 9 NAVFAC | 2019-2023
Bryan supported the Navy with the repair and modernization of the 12kV electrical distribution system at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, under Phases 8 and 9. The scope included modifying the electrical distribution system, converting overhead (OH) lines to underground (UG) infrastructure, and installing new switching equipment to enhance system flexibility and reliability.

P-443 Pier 6 Replacement at Naval Base San Diego
WSP USA Solutions, Inc. | 2021-2022
Existing conductors from Vesta Switching Station to Switching Station G (SS-G), 15kV switchgear, associated equipment in SS-G, and all 12kV circuits that served Pier 6 were demolished. This project upgraded existing 12-kV tie lines from Vesta Switching Station to SS-G in new and existing ductbanks, provided main-tie-main configured 15kV indoor metal-clad switchgear, and new ductbanks from SS-G to new Pier 6 per the RFP. All 12kV circuits were new.

BENEDICK “BEN” BALISI, PE
Project Manager
The Engineering Partners, Inc. | 10620 Treena Street, Suite 300 | San Diego, CA 92131 | P: 858.824.1761 Ben is a seasoned Electrical Engineer with over 33 years of experience, holding a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Professional Engineer license in California. During his 18-year tenure at The Engineering Partners Inc., Ben has demonstrated exceptional expertise in electrical systems design, project management, and field investigations. He has played a pivotal role in all phases of project development across military, municipal, healthcare, education, and commercial sectors. His notable contributions include leading multiple projects under San Diego Gas & Electric’s Electric Vehicle Program, where he spearheaded the design and implementation of EV charging stations that integrate vehicle batteries into the utility grid as a storage solution. Ben’s technical acumen and leadership have been instrumental in advancing energy conservation measures and promoting sustainable engineering solutions within the industry.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Switchyard Transformer Replacement
UC San Diego, San Diego, CA | 2023–2024
Led replacement of two 69kV–12kV transformers and associated switchgear upgrades serving critical campus facilities. Managed transformer, bus differential, and feeder protection; developed relay settings and logic; and integrated SCADA/RTAC automation while maintaining continuous service to research and instructional spaces.

NOOSA Energy Storage
Ripon, CA | 2021
Delivered a 396 MWh Battery Energy Storage System with 130 Tesla Megapack 2XL units and 32 MV pad-mounted transformers. Designed power, lighting, communications, SCADA, and protection systems for the 5-acre facility, enabling utility-scale interconnection.

Switchgear Replacements
Camp Pendleton, San Diego, CA | 2021–2022
Managed replacement of three 12kV switchgear and distribution feeders serving mission-critical military facilities. Oversaw relay protection upgrades, automation, and phased construction to ensure continuous operations under stringent military requirements.

Vehicle-to-Grid Integration
SDG&E, San Diego, CA | 2021–2022

QUALIFICATIONS

ROLE WITHIN ON-CALL
Project Manager

LENGTH OF TIME WITH EPI
Years with EPI: 18
Years of experience: 33

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
• Professional Engineer | California
#21213 (Issued May 2015)
• Construction Quality
Management for Contractors
(CQMC) | USACE/NAVFAC,
October 2021
• Underground Certification |
SDG&E

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering | Mapua Institute of
Technology

EXPERTISE
• Electrical Systems Design
• Field Investigations
• Strong Communications Skills
• Project Development
• Project Management
• Electrical Calculations

TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Microsoft Office 365
• Procore
• SKM
• AutoCAD
• Bluebeam

BENEDICK “BEN” BALISI, PE
Project Manager
The Engineering Partners, Inc. | 10620 Treena Street, Suite 300 | San Diego, CA 92131 | P: 858.824.1761 Designed EV charging sites with six 60kW DC fast chargers capable of bidirectional grid support. Electrical system included metering, relay coordination, and SCADA integration, enabling aggregated EV batteries to function as distributed energy storage.

Engineer of Record, County of San Diego Bonsall Community Park Michael Baker International, Bonsall, CA | January 2023 – June 2024 Ben provided electrical engineering for the design of a solar photovoltaic canopy system with a 25 kW inverter.

The project included integration of renewable energy infrastructure into the site’s electrical systems. Contract Value: $30,800.

Project Manager, “Power Your Drive” Electric Vehicle Program San Diego Gas & Electric Company, San Diego, CA | July 2017 – Current Ben is serving as project manager overseeing electrical designs for multiple EV charging station installations across municipal, commercial, and industrial sites in San Diego, National City, Dana Point, La Jolla, Escondido, and other locations. His work included project management, coordination with utilities, and electrical design of EV charging systems for workplace, multi-family, and fleet applications, with projects requiring careful utility interface and permitting processes.

Engineer of Record, NOOSA Energy Storage, LLC – Ripon Reliability Battery Energy Storage Henkels & McCoy West, LLC, Ripon, CA | December 2023 – Current 396 MWh Battery Energy Storage System consisting of 130 units of Tesla Megapacks 2XL and 32 medium voltage pad-mounted transformers. Provided power, lighting, communication, network, and security system to approximately 5 acres of battery energy storage system. Performed Engineer of Record (EOR) for the electrical design of the facility. Contract Value: $750,000.

Engineer of Record, Solar Street Lighting
Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, AZ. | September 2009 – November 2009 Prepared technical write-up for RFP bridging documents of solar-powered street lighting system including solar panel, batteries, controllers, photocells, light fixtures, poles, bases, and other accessories for Naval Facilities Southwest (NAVFAC Southwest). The project site is located along portions of Frazier Ave. and Vaupell St. in Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma. Contract Value: $27,000.

FREDERICK RIEHL, PE
Project Manager
The Engineering Partners Inc. | 1062–0 Treena St, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92131 | engineeringpartners.com Frederick Riehl, a licensed Professional Electrical Engineer, has rapidly established a strong reputation in the industry with six years of focused experience since earning his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from San Diego State University. He brings expertise in power distribution, construction coordination, and sophisticated electrical systems design, including for electric vehicle charging stations and emergency co-generation systems. His work includes significant projects such as the comprehensive electrical assessments of Naval Bases and the design of new business infrastructures like the Tesla Dealership in San Diego. Riehl’s professional journey is marked by a strong commitment to safety and quality, leveraging his certifications in both underground and overhead electrical systems to improve project delivery and enhance service effectiveness across a broad range of electrical engineering projects.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
EV Charger Projects
SDG&E, San Diego, CA | 2020-2024
• 1082 Schools – Valhalla HS, Cajon Valley HS, La Jolla Country Day. • 1083 Parks and Beaches - San Clemente State Beach Park, Doheny State Beach, Anza Borrego Visitor Center, Paso Picacho Campground, Palomar Mountain State Park, Sweetwater Trail, California • V2G Pilot Program Cajon Valley Union School District, El Cajon, California
• MDHD La Mesa Spring Valley School District, Spring Valley, California • MDHD Chula Vista Elementary School District Bus Yard, City of Chula Vista, California
• MDHD San Diego Unified School District, City of San Diego, California • MDHD San Diego Unified School District DCFC, City of San Diego, California
• MDHD Marine Group Boat Works Chula Vista, City of Chula Vista, California
• MDHD North County Transit District, City of Escondido, California • MDHD Grossmont Union High School District, La Mesa, California • MDHD Metropolitan Transit system Iris, City of Chula Vista, California • Update SDG&E’s electric vehicle supply equipment standards Ground Combat Center 29 Palms Wastewater Treatment Plant Marine Corps, Twentyninepalms, CA | 2024–2025

QUALIFICATIONS

ROLE WITHIN ON-CALL
Project Manager

LENGTH OF TIME WITH EPI
Years with EPI: 8
Years of experience: 8

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
• Professional Engineer | California,
License No. 24668 (Issued April
2023)
• Construction Quality
Management for Contractors
(CQMC) | USACE/NAVFAC, August
2025
• Underground Certification |
SDG&E
• Overhead Certification | SDG&E

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering | San Diego State
University

EXPERTISE
• Project Management
• Electric Systems
• Construction Coordination
• Power Distribution
• Short Circuit Analysis

FREDERICK RIEHL, PE
Project Manager
The Engineering Partners Inc. | 1062–0 Treena St, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92131 | engineeringpartners.com Fred Performed electrical design of wastewater treatment facility out in 29 palms. Coordination with all other disciplines including civil, structural, mechanical architectural. Electrical design consists of 2 12kV independent feeds with redundant transformers, and feeds. Emergency generator connections as well. The entire plant requires redundant feeds for every system to maintain 100% uptime during maintenance or an outage of any equipment. Design includes preparation of site plans, grounding plans, lighting plans, single lines, wiring diagrams, hazardous locations, process and instrumentation drawings, conduit schedules, panel schedules, details. Also requires a working SKM model based on design plans for short circuit, arc flash, and coordination studies. Coordinating with contractor and manufacturers for new equipment as needed for full buildout.

Electrical Assessments, Short Circuit, Load Flow, Coordination Study Navy, Fallbrook, Norco, Seal Beach, CA | June 2023 – July 2024 Fred Performed Utility assessment of military bases Fallbrook, Norco, Seal Beach including electrical infrastructure from incoming Medium voltage metering substation to every transformer and service on the Base.

Fielding included data entry and documentation to government GIS system, and preparation of single line diagrams of existing base infrastructure for government records. Afterwards creating a working SKM model for short circuit, arc flash, and coordination studies to review and provide analysis of existing system, and recommendation for future upgrades and repairs.

Electrical Assessments Naval Bases Port Hueneme
Navy, Point Mugu, CA | December 2023 – July 2024
Fred Performed Utility assessment of military bases Port Hueneme and Point Mugu including electrical infrastructure from incoming Medium voltage metering substation to every transformer and service on the Base.

Fielding included data entry and documentation to government GIS system, and preparation of single line diagrams of existing base infrastructure for government records.

Base Camp Pendleton 19 Generators
Marine Corps, San Diego, CA | October 2020 – October 2021 Fred Performed Site investigation of 19 sites across MCB Pendleton, for the upgrade of emergency generator systems. Design included review of existing loads and performing generator sizing calculations for all sites. New work for generators was completed before demolition to minimize downtime of emergency backup supply.

Naval Air Weapon Station China Lake Replace 4 Substations, Short Circuit, Arc Flash, and Coordination Studies Navy, China Lake, CA | August 2022 – November 2022
Fred Performed Design Consisted of 4 new 35-4.8kV substations with transformers, medium voltage switchgear, voltage regulations. Required a working SKM model for short circuit, arc flash, and coordination studies to review and provide analysis recommendations for settings of new equipment inside of substations.

Lomita Block 4Y Underground Conversion
City of San Diego, San Diego, CA | April 2024 – June 2025 Fred Performed Dust off and update of several year-old conversion project from 2017, which consisted of 3 separate job areas. Each requires T&C, C&C levels, and one CP and RFS for the whole project. Most of the trench

FREDERICK RIEHL, PE
Project Manager
The Engineering Partners Inc. | 1062–0 Treena St, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92131 | engineeringpartners.com work had been completed but required some final easements to finish trench work. Required SDG&E design documents such as Sketch, iCue reports, and updated calculations to reinitiate work.

Palm City 8R Underground Conversion
City of San Diego, San Diego, CA | April 2024 – Present Fred Performed Dust off and update of several year-old conversion project from 2018, which consisted of T&C, C&C, CP and RFS, and 4kV Cutover levels for the whole project. Refielding every location and existing service was required, and none of the trench work had begun yet. Required SDG&E design documents such as Sketch, iCue reports, updated calculations, and Bid documents, to reinitiate work. 3rd Fleet Switching Station H Renovation
Naval Facilities, Point Loma, CA | February 2025 – December 2025 Fred Performed electrical design of a 12kV switching Station on Naval Base Point Loma. Project included a 12kV switching station, and several miles of underground 12kV duct bank distribution on base. As part of this renovation, planned demolition and temporary feed for 3 isolated pad replacements, each including a switch, transformer, and secondary voltage distribution switchboard to refeed service to nearby associated buildings.

Fred also performed short circuit, arc flash, and coordination studies.

JANREL LEANO, EIT
Project Engineer
The Engineering Partners Inc. | 1062–0 Treena St, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92131 | engineeringpartners.com Janrel Leano, a skilled Electrical Designer, has quickly developed expertise in electrical design and power distribution, especially in the rapidly expanding field of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. A graduate of San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Leano has focused on enhancing and expanding EV charging capabilities across various sectors, including educational institutions, water districts, and transportation centers. His significant contributions include feasibility studies and master planning for the ultimate buildout of EV charging stations, demonstrating his ability to manage complex projects from concept through implementation.

Leano’s work, underscored by certifications in both underground and overhead electrical systems, showcases a robust capacity for detailed planning, short circuit and load flow analysis, and the preparation of comprehensive electrical plans. His proactive approach and strong communication skills ensure that projects align with both client needs and regulatory compliance.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Project Engineer, Feasibility and Master Plan Study for Ultimate Buildout of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Otay Water District Otay Water District, Spring Valley, CA | January 2024
Performed analysis of existing electrical infrastructure and provided recommendations on necessary electrical upgrades in order to support future electric vehicle fleet. Tasked with planning, phasing, and implementation of the proposed charging station at the Administration and Operations Buildings to meet the District’s goal in compliance with the California Air Resources Board’s requirement.

Project Engineer, Perdue Water Treatment Plant Fleet EV Chargers Sweetwater Authority, Spring Valley, CA | March 2024
Performed electrical design for the necessary equipment needed to power (1) 480V DCFC and (5) 208V L2 electric vehicle chargers.

Project Engineer, Sweetwater Authority – Ops Center Fleet EV Chargers Sweetwater Authority, Chula Vista, CA | March 2024
Performed electrical design for the necessary equipment needed to power (1) 480V DCFC and (6) 208V L2 electric vehicle chargers.

QUALIFICATIONS

ROLE WITHIN ON-CALL
Project Engineer

LENGTH OF TIME WITH EPI
Years with EPI: 6
Years of experience: 6

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) | FE
Electrical
• Underground Qualifications |
SDG&E
• Overhead Qualifications | SDG&E

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering | San Diego State
University

EXPERTISE
• Power Distribution
• Electrical Design
• Short Circuit Analysis
• Load Flow Analysis
• Strong Communication Skills
• Preparation of Plans

JANREL LEANO, EIT
Project Engineer
The Engineering Partners Inc. | 1062–0 Treena St, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92131 | engineeringpartners.com Project Engineer, Poway Bus Yard Fleet EV Chargers
Poway Unified School District, Poway, CA | August 2022
Performed electrical design for the necessary equipment needed to power (2) 480V DCFC and (22) 208V L2 electric vehicle chargers.

Project Engineer, Santee Unified School District Fleet EV Chargers Santee Unified School District, Santee, CA | September 2023 – Present Performed electrical design for the necessary equipment needed to power (20) 480V DCFC electric vehicle chargers.

Project Engineer, Sweetwater Union High School District Fleet EV Chargers Sweetwater Union High School District, Chula Vista, CA | March 2024 – Present Performed electrical design for the necessary equipment needed to power (9) 480V DCFC electric vehicle chargers, with capacity for (3) in the future.

Project Engineer, Power Your Drive for State Parks and Beaches SDG&E, San Diego, CA | March 2021 – Present
Doheny State Beach; Palomar Mountain State Park; Moonlight State Beach.

Project Engineer, Power Your Drive for Schools
SDG&E, San Diego, CA | March 2021 – Present
Worked on the following projects: Ocean View Elementary School; Willow Elementary School; Palomar Elementary School; Poway High School; Olivewood School; Mt. Miguel High School; Vallecitos Elementary School; John Paul Catholic; Grossmont High School; El Capitan High School; Santana High School; Mira Costa College.

Project Engineer, Century Park Resiliency Center V2G
SDG&E, San Diego, CA | January 2024 – March 2024
Performed electrical design for the necessary equipment needed to power (1) 480V DCFC electric vehicle charger.

Project Engineer, San Dieguito Union High School District San Dieguito Union High School District, Encinitas, CA | July 2024 – Present Performed electrical design for the necessary equipment needed to power (14) 480V DCFC electric vehicle chargers and (8) 208V Level 2 electric vehicle chargers.

Project Engineer, Orange County C&O Center EV Chargers
SDG&E, San Clemente, CA | June 2025 – Present
Performed electrical design for the necessary equipment needed to power (2) 480V DCFC electric vehicle chargers and (31) 208V Level 2 electric vehicle chargers.

JANREL LEANO, EIT
Project Engineer
The Engineering Partners Inc. | 1062–0 Treena St, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92131 | engineeringpartners.com Project Engineer, Ripon Reliability Battery Energy Storage NOOSA Energy Storage LLC, Ripon, CA | April 2024 – Current 396 MWh Battery Energy Storage System consisting of 130 units of Tesla Megapacks 2XL and 32 medium voltage pad-mounted transformers. Provided power, lighting, communication, network, and security system to approximately 5 acres of battery energy storage system.

Project Engineer, CALTRANS Park & Ride I-405
California Department of Transportation, Irvine, CA | November 2022 – Current Park and Ride facility along Freeway I-405 and Bristol St. Irvine, CA. The facility has 122.4 kW peak output solar photovoltaic canopy, 212.8 kWh Battery Energy Storage System, and 33 Electric Vehicle Service Equipment.

Performed electrical design for new battery energy storage systems (BESS), photovoltaic system and electric vehicle charging stations at the Park & Ride I-405 parking lot.

Project Engineer, MCB Camp Pendleton – MS3 Microgrid
United States Marine Corps, San Diego, CA | February 2025 – September 2025 Performed electrical design for installation of a microgrid system at Metering Station 3 that includes a new 12kV switchgear, battery energy storage system and generators.

Project Engineer, Pacific Beacon II – NAB, NBSD & NASNI Pacific Beacon, San Diego, CA | October 2025 – Present
Performed electrical design for installation of new photovoltaic carports at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado and Naval Base San Diego. Performed electrical design to reroute any existing dry utilities away from foundation of new Pacific Beacon residential building. Performed lighting design for carports and parking lot at NAB and NBSD. Performed electrical design to provide permanent power to new maintenance building at Naval Air Station North Island.

ANNY ASLANIAN
Project Engineer, PLS Modeling
The Engineering Partners Inc. | 1062–0 Treena St, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92131 | engineeringpartners.com Ms. Aslanian has eight years of experience in distribution engineering, with a strong background in design, modeling, pole fielding, quality assurance, and quality control. She has extensive experience leading and managing teams and is highly proficient in PLS-CADD design and analysis. Her project work includes modeling and analyzing distribution poles for a variety of SDG&E projects. Ms. Aslanian is well versed in applying General Order 95 Rules for Overhead Electric Line Design, as well as SDG&E Overhead Standards and Electric System Hardening (ESH) Design Preference Guidelines. She adapts quickly to changing project demands and proactively ensures team efficiency while meeting client goals and expectations.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
PLS QA Engineer, Pole Loading and Compliance Program (PLCP), San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), San Diego, CA | 2026–Present The Pole Loading and Compliance Program (PLCP) supports SDG&E’s Pole Risk Mitigation and Electric Overhead Engineering and Compliance efforts by managing all distribution pole loading calculations in accordance with the California Public Utilities Commission’s General Order 95, SDG&E’s Electric Transmission & Distribution Engineering Standard 12100, and Electric Standard Practice 015. Ms. Aslanian overlooks the PLCP team and provides technical support as needed, including responding to modeling and design scope questions and performing peer reviews of PLS‑CADD models prior to submittal.

PLS QA Engineering Manager, Electric System Hardening (ESH), San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), San Diego, CA | 2023–Present Ms. Aslanian contributed to key design and analysis decisions and assisted in writing and editing the ESH Design Preference Guideline.

The ESH Program includes Overhead Covered Conductor (OH CC), TrueUp Remediation (TUR), Strategic Pole Replacement Program (SPRP), and Strategic Undergrounding (SUG). Ms. Aslanian manages these programs by overseeing engineering QA/QC efforts, including distribution and transmission clearance evaluations, structure and section usage checks, PLSCADD design requirements, and verification of engineering deliverables and required documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS

ROLE WITHIN ON-CALL
Project Engineer, PLS Modeling

LENGTH OF TIME WITH EPI
Years with EPI: 8
Years of experience: 8

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Engineer-In-Training | California, No.
163405 (2018)

EDUCATION
B.S., Structural Engineering |
University of California, San Diego,
2017 (Major in Civil and Geotechnical
Engineering, Minor in Business)

EXPERTISE
• Excellent communication
• Focus on team efficiency and
improvement

TECHNICAL SKILLS
• PLS CADD and POLE
• GIS
• Microsoft Office Suite
• OneNote
• Bluebeam Revu

ANNY ASLANIAN
Project Engineer, PLS Modeling
The Engineering Partners Inc. | 1062–0 Treena St, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92131 | engineeringpartners.com PLS QA Engineer Lead, Strategic Pole Replacement Program (SPRP), San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), San Diego, CA | 2021–2023 This program focused on replacing cellon-treated poles located within High Fire Threat Districts (HFTD). Ms.

Aslanian led the PLS‑CADD engineering effort during the program’s initial phase, organizing pole replacement groupings based on GIS mapping, land and permitting requirements, and annual client replacement targets.

She also performed QA/QC reviews of SPRP PLS‑CADD designs and engineering deliverables.

PLS QA Engineer Lead, Fast Track (FT),
San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), San Diego, CA | 2020–2021 This project delivered efficient solutions for out-of-scope General Order 95 (GO95) violations under an accelerated compliance schedule. Ms. Aslanian led the Fast Track program, managing and working alongside a team of two associates. She assigned and coordinated work efforts, collaborated closely with project managers to ensure workloads were manageable, and verified that schedules remained on track to meet compliance deadlines.

PLS QA Engineer, Overhead Covered Conductor (OH CC) and True Up Remediation (TUR), San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), San Diego, CA | 2019–2020 The Overhead Covered Conductor (OH CC) project focuses on fire hardening circuits within High Fire Threat District (HFTD) Tier 2 and Tier 3 areas in eastern San Diego County through targeted pole and conductor replacements. Ms. Aslanian contributed to both initiatives by reviewing PLS‑CADD models and engineering deliverables to confirm regulatory and design compliance.

Technical Specialist, Fire Risk Mitigation (FiRM),
San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), San Diego, CA | 2017–2019 Ms. Aslanian reviewed PLS‑CADD designs encompassing 20 to 100 poles per section to ensure compliance with SDG&E standards and General Order 95 requirements. Serving as a team lead, she supervised a Quality Control team responsible for reviewing PLS‑CADD models and associated engineering deliverables. In addition, Ms.

Aslanian supported the client by performing distribution line hardware analyses to determine approximate maximum design capacities, using the Steel Construction Manual to evaluate hardware components including angle pins, ridge pins, and crossarm bolts.

DALLAS ARRINGTON
Project Engineer
The Engineering Partners Inc. | 1062–0 Treena St, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92131 | engineeringpartners.com Dallas Arrington brings 8 years of experience in utility design with The Engineering Partners Inc. Specializing in overhead and underground electric and gas utility projects, Mr. Arrington has thrived in environments demanding precision and adherence to stringent SDG&E construction standards. His extensive training in O-Calc Pro and SPARC GIS, coupled with certifications in pole loading and transformer vaults, underscores his technical proficiency. Notable projects include the Electric System Hardening Program and strategic pole replacements across San Diego, reflecting his expertise in enhancing infrastructure resilience against environmental threats. His ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, along with his knack for training and leading design teams, showcases his dual capabilities as both a leader and a meticulous designer.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Designer, Palm City Block 8R
City of San Diego, San Diego | CA, 2024 – Present
Mr. Arrington has performed electrical design on the installation of new underground electric facilities and the removal of overhead facilities in the Palm City area of San Diego. This has included coordination with SDG&E and communication infrastructure providers for the joint trench work.

Design Team Lead, Non-High Fire Threat District Strategic Pole Replacement Program (Non-HFTD SPRP)
SDG&E, San Diego, CA | 2023–2024
Mr. Arrington trained drafters and designers on O-Calc Pro & SDG&E construction standards and managed the design and pole loading calculation teams for the group.

Designer, Clean Transportation / Power Your Drive EV Program, SDG&E, San Diego, CA | March 2024 – Present
• Designer, Anza Borrego Visitor Center, San Diego County, CA (2025) – Performed electrical design for the necessary equipment to power (6) Level 2 electric vehicle chargers.
• Designer, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park – Sweetwater Trail, San Diego County, CA (2025) – Performed electrical design for the necessary equipment to power (5) Level 2 electric vehicle chargers.

QUALIFICATIONS

ROLE WITHIN ON-CALL
Project Engineer

LENGTH OF TIME WITH EPI
Years with EPI: 8
Years of experience: 8

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
• SDG&E Overhead Distribution
Design Certification
• SDG&E Underground Distribution
Design Certification
• SDG&E Transformer Vault Design
Certification
• SDG&E Gas Design Certification

EDUCATION
• Osmose O-Calc Pro Training
• Annual Pole Loading Compliance
Training
• Coursework toward degree in
Computer Science, Brigham
Young University, Provo UT and
Palomar College, San Marcos CA

EXPERTISE
• Electrical design
• Managing multiple concurrent
projects
• Strong communication skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS
• AutoCAD
• SPARC GIS
• SAP/ICUE
• Osmose O-Calc Pro
• Microsoft Office Suite

DALLAS ARRINGTON
Project Engineer
The Engineering Partners Inc. | 1062–0 Treena St, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92131 | engineeringpartners.com • Designer, Del Prado Condominiums, San Diego, CA (2025) – Performed electrical design for the necessary equipment to power (28) Level 2 electric vehicle chargers. • Designer, Seagate Condominiums, Carlsbad, CA (2024) – Performed electrical design for the necessary equipment to power (30) Level 2 electric vehicle chargers. • Designer, Sweetwater Bus Yard Fleet EV Chargers, Chula Vista, CA (2024) – Performed electrical design for the necessary equipment to power (12) DCFC electric vehicle chargers. • Designer, UniFirst Corporation Fleet EV Chargers, San Diego, CA (2024) – Performed electrical design for the necessary equipment to power (10) DCFC electric vehicle chargers. • Designer, Morgan Services Fleet EV Chargers, National City, CA | 2024 – Performed electrical design for the necessary equipment to power (6) DCFC electric vehicle chargers.

Designer, Electric System Hardening (ESH) Program
SDG&E, San Diego County, CA | 2017–2023
• Remove booster and step-down overhead transformers and then either (1) replace downstream pad-mounted transformers or (2) make modifications to the overhead system in the area to feed a system neutral, depending on feasibility and costs.
• Replace overhead capacitor banks with upgraded equipment for SCADA capability. • Replace superannuated pad-mounted oil- or SF6 gas-insulated switchgear with solid dielectric or air-break switchgear.
• Add pad-mounted switchgear for improved capability in isolating 12kV/4kV substations, reducing impact of outages, and adding remote isolation capability.
• Replace superannuated underground cable.
• Install prototype equipment, e.g., recently developed dead-front cable terminators to replace live-front terminators in a similar footprint.

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4.7 Project Management Approach

EPI Statement of Qualifications dated 14 May 2026 4.7 Project Management Approach Rancho CucamongaMunicipal – Various On-Call Services (RFQ 25/26-501) 39 EPI’s project management approach leverages over 40
years of continuous service and a team of more than
110 professionals, making us one of California’s most
experienced and trusted firms in utility engineering,
undergrounding, and electrical distribution system
design. This comprehensive experience enables us to
manage projects and task orders for this on-call
contract efficiently, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery tailored to the City’s needs.

Our team will develop a preliminary design and
construction schedule that identifies all major project activities, design milestones, QA/QC reviews, City
reviews, permitting milestones, procurement
durations, and construction phases. The schedule will
be structured to support parallel activities where
feasible, allowing design, procurement, and permitting
tasks to proceed concurrently to reduce overall project duration.

EPI anticipates that some projects will require focused coordination sessions, including shoulder-to-shoulder
meetings with City staff at key decision points. These
sessions will be used to resolve technical issues,
confirm design direction, and expedite reviews.

Procurement activities, including equipment selection,
submittal review, and fabrication durations, will be
integrated into the overall schedule to ensure
alignment with construction milestones. Activities
required to complete construction documents and
obtain approvals will be clearly defined and sequenced
to support uninterrupted progress toward substantial
completion.

4.7.1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT APPROACH AND

METHODOLOGY
EPI’s structured work plan is divided into four main
phases, emphasizing clarity, collaboration, and
proactive risk management at every stage. Each phase
incorporates stakeholder engagement, schedule
tracking, and quality reviews to maintain alignment
with City standards and operational priorities.

The proposed methodology to implement our basic
project work plan is outlined below. EPI self-performs
all work, leveraging our experienced team of project
management, design, and engineering staff.

Our structured, collaborative approach
aligns City staff and stakeholders early,
defines scope clearly, and proactively
manages risk to support efficient,
disruption-free project delivery.

4.7 PROJECT MANAGEMENT APPROACH
Proactive QA/QC,
rigorous cost and schedule control,
and timely reporting
support reliable, efficient delivery
including outage-sensitive work.

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Task 1 – Information Exchange and Project Kick-off
• Discuss on the size and configuration of the
equipment, routing, and alignments
• Discuss of probable locations for the new
equipment, routing, and alignments
• Obtain planned future facilities and/or potential
conflicts
• Identify key City staff and stakeholders, and establish communication protocols for design coordination
and outage planning
• Review drawings and specifications provided by the
City
• Initiate design using City-provided basemaps
containing parcel and ROW boundaries, curb/gutter,
street centerlines, driveway cuts, existing utilities
(water, sewer, gas), pole numbers, locations, and
customer service connection points. For planning
purposes, Cox and AT&T are assumed to be
franchised telecom providers
Task 2 – Preliminary Site Analysis
• Discuss environmental Issues
• Discuss impact on day-to-day operations of the
facility Identify sensitive facilities requiring outage mitigation strategies
• Coordinate with City PM to identify overlap with
other capital programs (e.g., resurfacing, trench
restoration, water/sewer projects)
• Confirm work areas, boundaries, customer counts,
and telecom partners
• Assess potential schedule drivers or permitting
bottlenecks (environmental, easements, complex
traffic control, CPUC/Caltrans/Coastal coordination)
• Before mobilizing to the field, develop a preliminary desktop-level design using GIS, SPARC, and
topographic basemaps, including Ideal trench
alignment, structure locations, and
transformer/switch siting
• Identify crossing conflicts and obstructions, initial joint-trench/telecom coordination requirements,
and preliminary grouping of work areas and
energization zones
Thorough validation, integrated design,
and detailed engineering we produce
accurate budgets, reduce risk, and
ensure support for uninterrupted
operations.

PHASE II: VALIDATION
Task 1 – Field Investigation
• Conduct a detailed Investigation to determine
existing pathways for power distribution
• Perform a geotechnical study and topographical
survey (if applicable)
• Survey existing electrical systems to verify capacity, constraints, and tie-in points
• Perform meter inspections, panel compliance
review, grounding confirmation, and service routing
feasibility
• Execute private property access path validation and
hardscape/landscape impact mapping
• Perform pole ID confirmation, pole treatment
classification, and hazardous tagging if necessary
Task 2 – Design
• Discuss functionality – access, space, future addition • Discuss cable entry, cable exit, trench access, & safety • Prepare conceptual design package & basis of design
• Integrate SCADA and relay protection considerations
early in the conceptual stage
• Determine the need for traffic control for our field
investigation
Task 3 – Cost Estimate
• Prepare a cost estimate (If applicable)
• Validate cost estimates against the City’s financial
targets (if necessary)
PHASE III: DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Task 1 – Design Development (60%, 90%)
• Perform utility research
• Prepare design package

EPI Statement of Qualifications dated 14 May 2026 4.7 Project Management Approach Rancho CucamongaMunicipal – Various On-Call Services (RFQ 25/26-501) 41 • Prepare cost estimate
• Prepare project specifications
• Procure major equipment if equipment lead times
are a project concern
• Incorporate lifecycle cost analysis into equipment
selection to balance performance with budget
• Cable pole planning is critical because riser
placement affects trench routing, phasing, and
energization sequencing; EPI completes this step
early, following field verification, to avoid redesign
and unnecessary field revisits; work includes
identifying permanent and temporary riser locations,
OH/UG transition details, pole loading, and safety
clearances
• Joint trench and civil coordination are critical for the placement of transformers, switchgear, handholes,
SCADA, and service lateral routing
Task 2 – Construction Documents (100%/Final)
• Advance drawings and specifications to construction
level
• Profile congested areas of duct routes (if necessary) • Advance cost estimate to 100%
• Develop construction phasing plans and outage
sequencing to maintain operations (if necessary)
• System analysis confirms transformer sizing, voltage
drop, flicker, cable pulling calculations, load study,
fusing requests, and distribution planning
worksheets
• Final bidding package is assembled/completed,
which includes 100% stamped design plans,
comment resolution matrix, composite utility sheets,
bid specifications, City addenda, constructability
validation, and QA/QC signoffs
PHASE IV: CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
Task 1 – Bid and Award Phase (if requested by City)
• Provide responses & clarifications during bid period
• Review the bid of the apparent low bidder to ensure
all items are covered with the quantity and quality of
the desired materials and equipment
• Confirm contractor alignment with the City’s safety
and access protocols
Task 2 – Construction Services
• Provide responses to RFIs
• Review of material submittals
• Prepare documents for any changes
• Prepare device coordination and arc-flash studies
(once equipment procurement is known)
• Develop witness acceptance testing (if necessary)
• Monitor schedule and budget adherence
• Coordinate with City staff on planned outages and
commissioning (if necessary)
Task 3 – Project Closeout
• Prepare punch list and final punch list field checks
• Prepare as-built drawings
• Conduct lessons learned session with the City and
stakeholders to capture improvements for future
projects

4.7.2 QUALITY CONTROL
EPI’s quality control program is an integral part of
project delivery and is applied consistently at each
design milestone. Quality reviews are performed by
senior engineers who are independent from the dayto-day design effort to ensure objectivity and compliance with contract documents, City standards,
and applicable codes and regulations.

Quality control (QC) reviews focus on technical
accuracy, constructability, coordination across
disciplines, and clarity of documents to reduce RFIs
during construction. Any comments identified through
the QC process are resolved prior to submittal,
ensuring that documents issued for review or
construction meet or exceed contractual quality
requirements.

Our stepwise, collaborative approach
ensures projects are delivered reliably,
efficiently, and in full alignment with the
City’s operational requirements.

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4.7.3 COST / SCHEDULE CONTROL, PROJECT

TRACKING, PERFORMANCE MONITORING
EPI has established a reputation for delivering complex electrical engineering projects on schedule and within
budget, even in mission-critical and operationally
sensitive environments. Our approach integrates
rigorous technical analysis with proactive schedule and cost control measures from the earliest project stages.

COST MANAGEMENT
• Iterative Cost Estimating – Budgets are validated
at each design phase, ensuring early alignment with
RCMU’s financial targets.
• Value-Based Decision Making – Alternatives are
evaluated using lifecycle cost analyses to balance
upfront capital costs with long-term operational
savings
• Change Mitigation – By verifying existing conditions
early, unforeseen conditions are reduced that can
often lead to costly construction-phase changes.
• Schedule Tracking – Design progress is closely
monitored against milestones to maintain schedule
adherence and support timely project delivery.

SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT
• Procurement Planning – To prevent schedule
delays, long-lead equipment procurement (e.g.,
transformers, fuses, relays, switchgear) is anticipated. • Phased Implementation – Construction is
sequenced to minimize service interruptions and
align with campus operations.
• Risk Forecasting – Schedule risks are actively
tracked and work packages are adjusted early to
maintain milestones.

4.7.4 PROJECT PROGRESS REPORTING
EPI applies a simple, clear, and decision driven
communication structure that supports rapid,
continuous responsiveness without sacrificing project
documentation integrity:

City/RCMU
EPI Project
Manager &
POC, Bryan
Rodriguez PE
Discipline leads
& subconsultant
Communication Flow
As your overall Project Manager and POC, Bryan’s key
communication and reporting commitments with
RCMU include:
• Bi-weekly progress briefings and milestone
alignment workshops
• Live, real-time dashboards summarizing schedule
status, submittal readiness, action items, and QA/QC
metrics
• Monthly program reporting including milestone
memos, meeting minutes, risk registers, schedule
updates, and design completion forecasts
• Secure City/RCMU access to project documentation
via SharePoint and Bluebeam Studio for real-time
plan review, markups, and collaboration
EPI provides disciplined, milestonebased oversight from procurement through final design, ensuring alignment
with City requirements while identifying
risks early and maintaining schedule and
cost control.

Prepared for
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Proposed By
The Engineering Partners, Inc.

Submission
May 14, 2026
Statement of Qualifications for the
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility (RCMU)
Various On-Call Services | SOQ-25/26-501
SECTION 5.1

EPI Statement of Qualifications dated 14 May 2026 Section 5.1 Electrical Engineering Design and Support Rancho CucamongaMunicipal – Various On-Call Services (RFQ 25/26-501) 2 EPI brings over 40 years of utility engineering
experience and a proven track record delivering the full scope of electrical engineering design and support
services outlined in our SOQ. Our team of licensed
engineers, certified designers, and experienced project managers has executed these services across investorowned utilities, municipal utilities, and public agencies throughout California, including direct experience
supporting new and growing municipal utility
programs. EPI currently performs engineering and
design support for Seattle City Light's underground
cable replacement program as well as engineering and
design support for the City of San Diego and SDG&E’s
undergrounding program, demonstrating our ability to
mobilize quickly and deliver high-quality technical
services for municipal utility clients outside and within our home territory.

EPI commits to providing experienced and licensed
personnel, equipment, and facilities necessary to
perform all required services for the City's on-call
contract for RCMU. All work will be conducted by
seasoned licensed California electrical engineers and
designers, and all surveys, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates will be signed and sealed by the
licensed engineer responsible for their preparation.

5.1.1 PLAN CHECK AND PRELIMINARY

PLANNING
EPI routinely performs plan check and technical review
services for both new and existing utility projects. As SDG&E's Owner's Engineer across eight wildfire
mitigation programs, EPI reviews hundreds of miles of
engineering and design submittals monthly,
evaluating constructability, code compliance, and
alignment with utility standards before packages
advance to construction. This same disciplined review
approach is directly applicable to the plan check needs for RCMU. For preliminary planning and cost
estimating, EPI's project managers and engineers
leverage deep field experience and current knowledge
of labor, material, and permitting costs to develop
accurate early-stage estimates that support sound
project decision-making.

5.1 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN AND SUPPORT
EPI is a single-point electrical
authority with licensed, utilitycaliber plan checking, complete distribution design, data accuracy,
and timely liaison during normal
operations or emergency outages.

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5.1.2 COMPLETE DESIGN SERVICES
EPI provides end-to-end design services for new
distribution lines, service extensions, and associated
infrastructure. Our portfolio includes the complete
engineering and design of overhead and underground
distribution systems across SDG&E's service territory,
where our team has delivered thousands of design
packages including trench and conduit layouts, oneline diagrams, cable and connection plans, and construction-ready work orders. For SDG&E's
Clairemont Blocks 6K1 and 6K2 overhead-tounderground conversion program, EPI completed detailed designs for over 1,100 service conversions
spanning more than seven miles of city streets. Our
design packages consistently meet first-pass approval
standards, and our team is experienced in supporting
clients through the full project lifecycle including
responding to bidder inquiries, reviewing submittals,
and providing technical recommendations on
proposed change orders. This same collaborative, fullservice project management and electrical engineering and design support services are directly
applicable to the scope of services needs for RCMU.

5.1.3 PROJECT STUDY REPORTS AND

FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS
EPI has extensive experience preparing project study
reports, feasibility studies, and value engineering
analyses for utility clients. For SDG&E's Strategic Utility Undergrounding Program, EPI developed cost-saving
design strategies and routing optimizations that
resulted in significant reductions in underground
construction costs per mile. Our engineers regularly
perform load flow studies, voltage drop and flicker
calculations, pulling tension analyses, and short circuit studies to inform our clients of feasibility and design decisions. This same technical and analytical rigor will benefit the City in making well-informed capital
investment and technical decisions from the earliest
stages of project development.

5.1.4 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND

STAKEHOLDER COORDINATION
EPI is well-positioned to serve as an extension of staff with RCMU — attending preconstruction meetings,
coordinating with contractors and outside utilities, and managing project progress on the City's behalf. EPI is
experienced serving as a utility's representative and
liaison with applicants, developers, contractors, and
outside agencies. Under SDG&E's CPM Intake Program,
EPI acts on SDG&E's behalf to review incoming project
submittals, interface directly with applicants, and
coordinate across internal departments, all with a twoday turnaround standard. Also, under the City of San Diego Projects, EPI manages the design and
stakeholder coordination to perform overhead-tounderground conversions.

5.1.5 GIS, ASSET RECORDS, AND USA MARK-OUT
EPI integrates GIS tools throughout our engineering
workflows, leveraging geospatial data to support
routing decisions, system mapping, and records
management. Our team has direct experience creating
and updating electric distribution system as-built
drawings, circuit maps, CAD drawings, and facility
records to utility standards. Our partner, GIS Surveyors, will provide accurate mark-out and surveying data and
EPI is experienced incorporating this data into designs to ensure records reflect current field conditions.

5.1.6 EMERGENCY AND ON-CALL SUPPORT
EPI has a demonstrated ability to respond rapidly to
unplanned events and emergency conditions. During
our decade-plus supporting SDG&E, EPI has
consistently maintained a 24-hour average turnaround
on RFIs and field change orders, and our team has
directly supported them during red flag warnings and
public safety power shutoff events. Our engineers are
available to serve as a first point of contact for the City during outages and emergency situations,
coordinating with City staff, on-call contractors, and

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guidance to minimize restoration time and customer
impact.

5.1.7 PRESENTATIONS AND MEETING SUPPORT
EPI regularly prepares technical presentations and
represents clients in meetings with regulatory
agencies, other stakeholders, and the public. Our team
has presented before the CPUC, California
Independent System Operator, and other regulatory
bodies on behalf of SDG&E, and we are fully prepared
to support the City in any internal or external meetings, from routine project coordination calls to formal public presentations.

EPI is ready to serve as the City's trusted engineering partner, providing the full spectrum of electrical
engineering design and support services with the
responsiveness, technical depth, and utility-caliber
quality that a growing municipal utility demands.

Regardless of project size or complexity, the City will have a single point of accountability within EPI to
ensure clear communication, streamlined decisionmaking, and consistent oversight throughout project lifecycles.

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AGREEMENT FOR

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1 day of August, 2026, by and between the City of Rancho Cucamonga, a municipal corporation (“City”) and NV5, Inc., a Corporation (“Consultant”).

RECITALS
A. City has heretofore issued its request for proposals to perform the following professional services: Construction Management and Inspection Support (“the Project”).

B. Consultant has submitted a proposal to perform the professional services described in Recital “A”, above, necessary to complete the Project.

C. City desires to engage Consultant to complete the Project in the manner set forth and more fully described herein.

D. Consultant represents that it is fully qualified and licensed under the laws of the State of California to perform the services contemplated by this Agreement in a good and professional manner.

AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of performance by the parties of the mutual promises, covenants, and conditions herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Consultant’s Services.

1.1 Scope and Level of Services. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, City hereby engages Consultant to perform all technical and professional services described in Recitals “A” and “B” above, including, but not limited to all aspects of construction management and inspection support, all as more fully set forth in the Consultant’s proposal, dated May 14, 2026 and entitled “Scope of Work”, attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, and incorporated by reference herein. The nature, scope, and level of the services required to be performed by Consultant are set forth in the Scope of Work and are referred to herein as “the Services.” In the event of any inconsistencies between the Scope of Work and this Agreement, the terms and provisions of this Agreement shall control.

1.2 Revisions to Scope of Work. Upon request of the City, the Consultant will promptly meet with City staff to discuss any revisions to the Project desired by the City. Consultant agrees that the Scope of Work may be amended based upon said meetings, and, by amendment to this Agreement, the parties may agree on a City of Rancho Cucamonga

CONTRACT NUMBER
2026-144
ATTACHMENT 4

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revision or revisions to Consultant’s compensation based thereon. A revision pursuant to this Section that does not increase the total cost payable to Consultant by more than ten percent (10%) of the total compensation specified in Section 3, may be approved in writing by City’s City Manager without amendment.

1.3 Time for Performance. Consultant shall perform all services under this Agreement in a timely, regular basis consistent with industry standards for professional skill and care, and in accordance with any schedule of performance set forth in the Scope of Work, or as set forth in a “Schedule of Performance”, if such Schedule is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.

1.4 Standard of Care. As a material inducement to City to enter into this Agreement, Consultant hereby represents that it has the experience necessary to undertake the services to be provided. In light of such status and experience, Consultant hereby covenants that it shall follow the customary professional standards in performing the Services.

1.5 Familiarity with Services. By executing this Agreement, Consultant represents that, to the extent required by the standard of practice, Consultant (a) has investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed, (b) has carefully considered how the services should be performed, and (c) understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement. Consultant represents that Consultant, to the extent required by the standard of practice, has investigated any areas of work, as applicable, and is reasonably acquainted with the conditions therein. Should Consultant discover any latent or unknown conditions, which will materially affect the performance of services, Consultant shall immediately inform City of such fact and shall not proceed except at Consultant’s risk until written instructions are received from the City Representative.

2. Term of Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall be five (5) years and shall become effective as of the date of the mutual execution by way of both parties signature (the “Effective Date”). No work shall be conducted; service or goods will not be provided until this Agreement has been executed and above requirements have been fulfilled.

Parties to this Agreement shall have the option to renew in two (2) year increments to a total of seven (7) years, unless sooner terminated as provided in Section 14 herein.

Options to renew are contingent upon the City Manager’s approval, subject to pricing review, and in accordance with all Terms and Conditions stated herein unless otherwise provided in writing by the City.

3. Compensation.

3.1 Compensation. City shall compensate Consultant as set forth in Exhibit A, provided, however, that full, total and complete amount payable to Consultant shall not exceed $350,000 (Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars), including all out of

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pocket expenses, unless additional compensation is approved by the City Council. City shall not withhold any federal, state or other taxes, or other deductions. However, City shall withhold not more than ten percent (10%) of any invoice amount pending receipt of any deliverables reflected in such invoice. Under no circumstance shall Consultant be entitled to compensation for services not yet satisfactorily performed.

The parties further agree that compensation may be adjusted in accordance with Section 1.2 to reflect subsequent changes to the Scope of Services. City shall compensate Consultant for any authorized extra services as set forth in Exhibit A.

4. Method of Payment.

4.1 Invoices. Consultant shall submit to City monthly invoices for the Services performed pursuant to this Agreement. The invoices shall describe in detail the Services rendered during the period and shall separately describe any authorized extra services. Any invoice claiming compensation for extra services shall include appropriate documentation of prior authorization of such services. All invoices shall be remitted to the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California.

4.2 City shall review such invoices and notify Consultant in writing within ten (10) business days of any disputed amounts.

4.3 City shall pay all undisputed portions of the invoice within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of the invoice up to the not-to-exceed amounts set forth in Section 3.

4.4 All records, invoices, time cards, cost control sheets and other records maintained by Consultant relating to services hereunder shall be available for review and audit by the City.

5. Representatives.

5.1 City Representative. For the purposes of this Agreement, the contract administrator and City’s representative shall be Trina Valdez, or such other person as designated in writing by the City (“City Representative”). It shall be Consultant’s responsibility to assure that the City Representative is kept informed of the progress of the performance of the services, and Consultant shall refer any decisions that must be made by City to the City Representative. Unless otherwise specified herein, any approval of City required hereunder shall mean the approval of the City Representative.

5.2 Consultant Representative. For the purposes of this Agreement, Douglas Taft, COO Power and Utility Group is hereby designated as the principal and representative of Consultant authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the services specified herein and make all decisions in connection therewith (“Consultant’s Representative”). It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of the Consultant’s Representative were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, the Consultant’s Representative shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Consultant

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and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the services hereunder. Consultant may not change the Responsible Principal without the prior written approval of City.

6. Consultant’s Personnel.

6.1 All Services shall be performed by Consultant or under Consultant’s direct supervision, and all personnel shall possess the qualifications, permits, and licenses required by State and local law to perform such Services, including, without limitation, a City business license as required by the City’s Municipal Code.

6.2 Consultant shall be solely responsible for the satisfactory work performance of all personnel engaged in performing the Services and compliance with the standard of care set forth in Section 1.4.

6.3 Consultant shall be responsible for payment of all employees’ and subcontractors’ wages and benefits, and shall comply with all requirements pertaining to employer’s liability, workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, and Social Security. By its execution of this Agreement, Consultant certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code that require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.

6.4 Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City and its elected officials, officers and employees, servants, designated volunteers, and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of city or agency officials, from any and all liability, damages, claims, costs and expenses of any nature to the extent arising from Consultant’s violations of personnel practices and/or any violation of the California Labor Code. City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of Consultant’s failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this Section 6.

7. Ownership of Work Product.

7.1 Ownership. All documents, ideas, concepts, electronic files, drawings, photographs and any and all other writings, including drafts thereof, prepared, created or provided by Consultant in the course of performing the Services, including any and all intellectual and proprietary rights arising from the creation of the same (collectively, “Work Product”), are considered to be “works made for hire” for the benefit of the City. Upon payment being made, and provided Consultant is not in breach of this Agreement, all Work Product shall be and remain the property of City without restriction or limitation upon its use or dissemination by City. Basic survey notes, sketches, charts, computations and similar data prepared or obtained by Consultant under this Agreement shall, upon request, be made available to City. None of the Work Product shall be the subject of any common law or statutory copyright or copyright application by Consultant. In the event of the return of any of the Work Product to Consultant or its