Rancho Palos Verdes City Council
August 18, 2026

CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 08/18/2026
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Calendar
AGENDA TITLE:

Consider awarding a professional services agreement to Transtech Engineers, Inc. for Public Works Capital Project Delivery Services.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Award a Professional Services Agreement to Transtech Engineers, Inc. for Public Works Capital Project Delivery Services in the amount of $105,000, with a 15% contingency of $15,750, for a four-month term for staffing augmentation as the City undergoes the recruitment process for Public Works Director; and, (2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.

FISCAL IMPACT: The recommended Council action to approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for staff augmentation services will result in an expenditure not-to-exceed $105,000 for four months at approximately 30 hours per week. If approved, the funding will be transferred from unspent FY 2026-27 Public Works Administration Salaries and Benefits to the Professional and Technical budget. VR Amount Budgeted: $0
Budget Transfers: $105,000
Budget Transfer from Public Works
Administration Salaries and Benefits to
Professional and Technical Services
Account Number(s): 101-400-3110-4XXX (General Fund - Public Works Administration – Salaries and Benefits) VR
ORIGINATED BY: Dave Copp, PE, Interim Public Works Director REVIEWED BY: Catherine Jun, Deputy City Manager CJ
APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

A. Professional Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc. (page A-1) B. Proposal from Transtech Engineers, Inc. (page B-1)
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BACKGROUND:

On July 10, 2026, the Director of Public Works (Director) resigned his position to pursue another career opportunity with a different South Bay city. Immediately following his resignation, the Deputy Director of Public Works was appointed as the Interim Director, and the Capital Projects Principal Engineer (Principal) was appointed as the Interim Deputy Director. This left a vacancy critical to the basic functioning of the Public Works Department concerning delivery projects within City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Following these appointments and noting the risk the new vacancy poses to delivering CIP projects on schedule in FY 2026-27, the City Manager requested the Interim Director seek the support of a consultant engineer experienced in Public Works Capital Project Delivery Services (the Services) for the City Council’s consideration.

DISCUSSION:

The Interim Director solicited proposals from Transtech Engineers, Inc. (Transtech), a project management services firm known to provide the needed services for the City during this transitional period with great success on recent CIP Projects, including the Western Avenue Traffic Flow Improvements Project, which is currently in the construction contract bidding phase. Interviews were conducted with proposed personnel from the firm.

On July 30, 2026, Transtech provided a formal cost proposal, including a proposed hourly billing rate for two proposed staff members (Attachment B). The Interim Director concluded that Mr. Raymond Velasco, California-Licensed Senior Engineer, was most qualified to provide the services. On August 3, 2026, the Interim Director counterproposed a reduced billing rate for the requested augmented staff services that is consistent with the approved billing rate in the separate and currently active on-call contract for Project Management Services with Transtech. On August 11, 2026, a PSA was successfully negotiated and is reflective of the hourly rate counter-proposed by the Interim Director (Attachment A).

The recruitment of a permanent Public Works Director will likely take approximately three to four months. As such the proposed PSA includes an initial term of four months, and should additional time be needed, Staff may return to the City Council to request an amendment to the PSA for a term extension and increase to the not-to-exceed amount commensurate to the additional time necessary to provide the requested staff augmented services.

The key duties of the staff augmentation services will be to support delivering the portfolio of CIP projects including key projects such as the Palos Verdes Drive East Roadway Rehabilitation (including guardrail and traffic calming improvements) Project, the Palos Verdes Drive South Roadway Rehabilitation Project (from Hawthorne Blvd. to Terranea Way), the Storm Drain Asset Management Program, the Facilities Management Program, and various other CIP project delivery tasks as assigned by the Interim Director and Interim Deputy Director. The not-to-exceed amount of the PSA is based on an estimated 30 hours of services per week over the course of the four-year term. 2 CONCLUSION:

The City Council is being asked to approve the PSA with Transtech for the staff augmentation services in the amount of $105,000 for a four-month term.

ALTERNATIVES:

In addition to Staff recommendation, the following alternative actions are available for the City Council’s consideration:

1. Do not award a PSA to Transtech Engineers, Inc. and direct Staff to re-solicit proposals;

2. Direct Staff not to provide augmented staff services and to defer the completion of certain CIP projects.

3. Take other action, as deemed appropriate.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
By and Between

CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
and
TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC.
for
Public Works Capital Improvement Program Support Services A-1
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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

BETWEEN THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AND
TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC.

THIS AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (“Agreement”) is made and entered into on August 18, 2026 by and between the CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, a California municipal corporation (“City”) and TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC., a California Corporation (“Consultant”). City and Consultant may be referred to, individually or collectively, as “Party” or “Parties.”

RECITALS
A. City has sought, by issuance of a Request for Proposals, the performance of the services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement.

B. Consultant, following submission of a proposal for the performance of the services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement, was selected by the City to perform those services.

C. Pursuant to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, City has authority to enter into and execute this Agreement.

D. The Parties desire to formalize the selection of Consultant for performance of those services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement and desire that the terms of that performance be as particularly defined and described herein.

OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants made by the Parties and contained herein and other consideration, the value and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1. SERVICES OF CONSULTANT

1.1 Scope of Services.

In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Consultant shall provide those services specified in the “Scope of Services”, as stated in the Proposal, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference, which may be referred to herein as the “services” or “work” hereunder.

As a material inducement to the City entering into this Agreement, Consultant represents and warrants that it has the qualifications, experience, and facilities necessary to properly perform the services required under this Agreement in a thorough, competent, and professional manner, and is experienced in performing the work and services contemplated herein. Consultant shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of its ability, experience and talent, perform all services described herein. Consultant covenants that it shall follow the highest professional standards in performing the work and services required hereunder and that all materials will be both of good quality as well as fit for the purpose intended. For purposes of this Agreement, the phrase “highest professional standards” shall mean those standards of practice recognized by one or more first-class firms performing similar work under similar circumstances.

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1.2 Consultant’s Proposal.

The Scope of Service shall include the Consultant’s Proposal which shall be incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth herein. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of such Proposal and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall govern.

1.3 Compliance with Law.

Consultant shall keep itself informed concerning, and shall render all services hereunder in accordance with, all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and regulations of the City and any Federal, State or local governmental entity having jurisdiction in effect at the time service is rendered.

1.4 California Labor Law.

If the Scope of Services includes any “public work” or “maintenance work,” as those terms are defined in California Labor Code section 1720 et seq. and California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000 et seq., and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant shall pay prevailing wages for such work and comply with the requirements in California Labor Code section 1770 et seq. and 1810 et seq., and all other applicable laws, including the following requirements:
(a) Public Work. The Parties acknowledge that some or all of the work to be performed under this Agreement is a “public work” as defined in Labor Code Section 1720 and that this Agreement is therefore subject to the requirements of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1720) of the California Labor Code relating to public works contracts and the rules and regulations established by the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) implementing such statutes. The work performed under this Agreement is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. Consultant shall post job site notices, as prescribed by regulation.
(b) Prevailing Wages. Consultant shall pay prevailing wages to the extent required by Labor Code Section 1771. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1773.2, copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages are on file at City Hall and will be made available to any interested party on request. By initiating any work under this Agreement, Consultant acknowledges receipt of a copy of the DIR determination of the prevailing rate of per diem wages, and Consultant shall post a copy of the same at each job site where work is performed under this Agreement.
(c) Penalty for Failure to Pay Prevailing Wages. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1774 and 1775 concerning the payment of prevailing rates of wages to workers and the penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages. The Consultant shall, as a penalty to the City, forfeit $200 (two hundred dollars) for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker paid less than the prevailing rates as determined by the DIR for the work or craft in which the worker is employed for any public work done pursuant to this Agreement by Consultant or by any subcontractor. (d) Payroll Records. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Section 1776, which requires Consultant and each subconsultant to: keep accurate payroll records and verify such records in writing under penalty of perjury, as specified in Section 1776; certify and make such payroll records available for inspection as provided by Section 1776; and inform the City of the location of the records.
(e) Apprentices. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1777.5, 1777.6, and 1777.7 and California Code of Regulations Title 8, Section 200 et seq. concerning the employment of apprentices on public works projects. Consultant shall be responsible for compliance with A-3
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these aforementioned Sections for all apprenticeable occupations. Prior to commencing work under this Agreement, Consultant shall provide City with a copy of the information submitted to any applicable apprenticeship program. Within 60 (sixty) days after concluding work pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant and each of its subconsultants shall submit to the City a verified statement of the journeyman and apprentice hours performed under this Agreement.
(f) Eight-Hour Work Day. Consultant acknowledges that 8 (eight) hours labor constitutes a legal day's work. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by Labor Code Section 1810. (g) Penalties for Excess Hours. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Section 1813 concerning penalties for workers who work excess hours. The Consultant shall, as a penalty to the City, forfeit $25 (twenty five dollars for each worker employed in the performance of this Agreement by the Consultant or by any subcontractor for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work more than 8 (eight) hours in any one calendar day and 40 (forty) hours in any one calendar week in violation of the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 3 of the Labor Code.

Pursuant to Labor Code section 1815, work performed by employees of Consultant in excess of 8 (eight) hours per day, and 40 (forty) hours during any one week shall be permitted upon public work upon compensation for all hours worked in excess of 8 hours per day at not less than one and 1½ (one and one half) times the basic rate of pay.
(h) Workers’ Compensation. California Labor Code Sections 1860 and 3700 provide that every employer will be required to secure the payment of compensation to its employees if it has employees. In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1861, Consultant certifies as follows:
“I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract.” Consultant’s Authorized Initials ________
(i) Consultant’s Responsibility for Subcontractors. For every subcontractor who will perform work under this Agreement, Consultant shall be responsible for such subcontractor's compliance with Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1720) of the California Labor Code, and shall make such compliance a requirement in any contract with any subcontractor for work under this Agreement.

Consultant shall be required to take all actions necessary to enforce such contractual provisions and ensure subcontractor's compliance, including without limitation, conducting a review of the certified payroll records of the subcontractor on a periodic basis or upon becoming aware of the failure of the subcontractor to pay his or her workers the specified prevailing rate of wages. Consultant shall diligently take corrective action to halt or rectify any such failure by any subcontractor.

1.5 Licenses, Permits, Fees and Assessments.

Consultant shall obtain at its sole cost and expense such licenses, permits and approvals as may be required by law for the performance of the services required by this Agreement. Consultant shall have the sole obligation to pay for any fees, assessments and taxes, plus applicable penalties and interest, which may be imposed by law and arise from or are necessary for the Consultant’s performance of the services required by this Agreement, and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its officers, employees or agents of City, against any such fees, assessments, taxes, penalties or interest levied, assessed or imposed against City hereunder.

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1.6 Familiarity with Work.

By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that Consultant (i) has thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed, (ii) has carefully considered how the services should be performed, and (iii) fully understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement. If the services involve work upon any site, Consultant warrants that Consultant has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the conditions there existing, prior to commencement of services hereunder. Should the Consultant discover any latent or unknown conditions, which will materially affect the performance of the services hereunder, Consultant shall immediately inform the City of such fact and shall not proceed except at Consultant’s risk until written instructions are received from the Contract Officer in the form of a Change Order.

1.7 Care of Work.

The Consultant shall adopt reasonable methods during the life of the Agreement to furnish continuous protection to the work, and the equipment, materials, papers, documents, plans, studies and/or other components thereof to prevent losses or damages, and shall be responsible for all such damages, to persons or property, until acceptance of the work by City, except such losses or damages as may be caused by City’s own negligence.

1.8 Further Responsibilities of Parties.

Both parties agree to use reasonable care and diligence to perform their respective obligations under this Agreement. Both parties agree to act in good faith to execute all instruments, prepare all documents and take all actions as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this Agreement. Unless hereafter specified, neither party shall be responsible for the service of the other.

1.9 Additional Services
City shall have the right at any time during the performance of the services, without invalidating this Agreement, to order extra work beyond that specified in the Scope of Services or make changes by altering, adding to or deducting from said work. No such extra work may be undertaken unless a written Change Order is first given by the Contract Officer to the Consultant, incorporating therein any adjustment in (i) the Contract Sum for the actual costs of the extra work, and/or (ii) the time to perform this Agreement, which said adjustments are subject to the written approval of the Consultant.

Any increase in compensation of up to 15% (fifteen percent) of the Contract Sum; or, in the time to perform of up to 90 (ninety) working days, may be approved by the City Manager through a written Change Order. Any greater increases, taken either separately or cumulatively, must be approved by the City Council. It is expressly understood by Consultant that the provisions of this Section shall not apply to services specifically set forth in the Scope of Services. Consultant hereby acknowledges that it accepts the risk that the services to be provided pursuant to the Scope of Services may be more costly or time consuming than Consultant anticipates and that Consultant shall not be entitled to additional compensation therefor. City may in its sole and absolute discretion have similar work done by other Consultants. No claims for an increase in the Contract Sum or time for performance shall be valid unless the procedures established in this Section are followed.

If in the performance of the Services, the Consultant becomes aware of material defects in the Scope of Work, duration, or span of the Services, or the Consultant becomes aware of extenuating circumstance that will or could prevent the completion of the Services, on time or on budget, the Consultant shall inform the City’s Contract Officer of an anticipated Change Order. This proposed change order will stipulate the facts surrounding the issue, proposed solutions, proposed costs, and proposed schedule impacts.

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1.10 Special Requirements.

Additional terms and conditions of this Agreement, if any, which are made a part hereof are set forth in the “Special Requirements” attached hereto as Exhibit “B” and incorporated herein by this reference. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of Exhibit “B” and any other provisions of this Agreement, the provisions of Exhibit “B” shall govern.

ARTICLE 2. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT.

2.1 Contract Sum.

Subject to any limitations set forth in this Agreement, City agrees to pay Consultant the amounts specified in the “Schedule of Compensation” attached hereto as Exhibit “C” and incorporated herein by this reference. The total compensation, including reimbursement for actual expenses, shall not exceed $105,000 (One-Hundred Five-Thousand Dollars) (the “Contract Sum”), unless additional compensation is approved pursuant to Section 1.9.

2.2 Method of Compensation.
(a) The method of compensation may include: (i) a lump sum payment upon completion; (ii) payment in accordance with specified tasks or the percentage of completion of the services; (iii) payment for time and materials based upon the Consultant’s rates as specified in the Schedule of Compensation, provided that (a) time estimates are provided for the performance of sub tasks, and (b) the Contract Sum is not exceeded; or (iv) such other methods as may be specified in the Schedule of Compensation. (b) A retention of 10% shall be held from each payment as a contract retention to be paid as part of the final payment upon satisfactory and timely completion of services. This retention shall not apply for on-call agreements for continuous services or for agreements for scheduled routine maintenance of City property or City facilities.

2.3 Reimbursable Expenses.

Compensation may include reimbursement for actual and necessary expenditures for reproduction costs, telephone expenses, and travel expenses approved by the Contract Officer in advance, or actual subcontractor expenses of an approved subcontractor pursuant to Section 4.5, and only if specified in the Schedule of Compensation. The Contract Sum shall include the attendance of Consultant at all project meetings reasonably deemed necessary by the City. Coordination of the performance of the work with City is a critical component of the services. If Consultant is required to attend additional meetings to facilitate such coordination, Consultant shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for attending said meetings.

2.4 Invoices.

Each month Consultant shall furnish to City an original invoice, using the City template, or in a format acceptable to the City, for all work performed and expenses incurred during the preceding month in a form approved by City’s Director of Finance. By submitting an invoice for payment under this Agreement, Consultant is certifying compliance with all provisions of the Agreement. The invoice shall detail charges for all necessary and actual expenses by the following categories: labor (by sub-category), travel, materials, equipment, supplies, and sub-contractor contracts. Sub-contractor charges shall also be detailed by such categories. Consultant shall not invoice City for any duplicate services performed by more than one person.

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City shall independently review each invoice submitted by the Consultant to determine whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. Except as to any charges for work performed or expenses incurred by Consultant which are disputed by City, or as provided in Section 7.3, City will use its best efforts to cause Consultant to be paid within 45 (forty-five) days of receipt of Consultant’s correct and undisputed invoice; however, Consultant acknowledges and agrees that due to City warrant run procedures, the City cannot guarantee that payment will occur within this time period. In the event any charges or expenses are disputed by City, the original invoice shall be returned by City to Consultant for correction and resubmission. Review and payment by City for any invoice provided by the Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any rights or remedies provided herein or any applicable law.

2.5 Waiver.

Payment to Consultant for work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall not be deemed to waive any defects in work performed by Consultant.

ARTICLE 3. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

3.1 Time of Essence.

Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.

3.2 Schedule of Performance.

Consultant shall commence the services pursuant to this Agreement upon receipt of a written notice to proceed and shall perform all services within the time period(s) established in the “Schedule of Performance” attached hereto as Exhibit “D” and incorporated herein by this reference. When requested by the Consultant, extensions to the time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance may be approved in writing by the Contract Officer through a Change Order, but not exceeding 60 (sixty) days cumulatively.

3.3 Force Majeure.

The time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance for performance of the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be extended because of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Consultant, including, but not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, unusually severe weather, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, wars, litigation, and/or acts of any governmental agency, including the City, if the Consultant shall within 10 (ten) days of the commencement of such delay notify the Contract Officer in writing of the causes of the delay. The Contract Officer shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay, and extend the time for performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when and if in the judgment of the Contract Officer such delay is justified. The Contract Officer’s determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. In no event shall Consultant be entitled to recover damages against the City for any delay in the performance of this Agreement, however caused, Consultant’s sole remedy being extension of the Agreement pursuant to this Section.

3.4 Term.

Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Article 7 of this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until completion of the services but not exceeding four months, except as otherwise provided in the Schedule of Performance (Exhibit “D”).

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ARTICLE 4. COORDINATION OF WORK

4.1 Representatives and Personnel of Consultant.

The following principals of Consultant (“Principals”) are hereby designated as being the principals and representatives of Consultant authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the work specified herein and make all decisions in connection therewith:

Ahmad Ansari, Principal
It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of the foregoing principals were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, the foregoing principals shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Consultant and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the services hereunder. All personnel of Consultant, and any authorized agents, shall at all times be under the exclusive direction and control of the Principals. For purposes of this Agreement, the foregoing Principals may not be replaced nor may their responsibilities be substantially reduced by Consultant without the express written approval of City. Additionally, Consultant shall utilize only the personnel included in the Proposal to perform services pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall make every reasonable effort to maintain the stability and continuity of Consultant’s staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall notify City of any changes in Consultant’s staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the services required under this Agreement, prior to and during any such performance. City shall have the right to approve or reject any proposed replacement personnel, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.

4.2 Status of Consultant.

Consultant shall have no authority to bind City in any manner, or to incur any obligation, debt or liability of any kind on behalf of or against City, whether by contract or otherwise, unless such authority is expressly conferred under this Agreement or is otherwise expressly conferred in writing by City. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that Consultant or any of Consultant’s officers, employees, or agents are in any manner officials, officers, employees or agents of City. Neither Consultant, nor any of Consultant’s officers, employees or agents, shall obtain any rights to retirement, health care or any other benefits which may otherwise accrue to City’s employees. Consultant expressly waives any claim Consultant may have to any such rights.

4.3 Contract Officer.

The Contract Officer shall be David Copp, Interim Public Works Director, or such person as may be designated by the Director of Public Works. It shall be the Consultant’s responsibility to assure that the Contract Officer is kept informed of the progress of the performance of the services and the Consultant shall refer any decisions which must be made by City to the Contract Officer. Unless otherwise specified herein, any approval of City required hereunder shall mean the approval of the Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall have authority, if specified in writing by the City Manager, to sign all documents on behalf of the City required hereunder to carry out the terms of this Agreement.

4.4 Independent Consultant.

Neither the City nor any of its employees shall have any control over the manner, mode or means by which Consultant, its agents or employees, perform the services required herein, except as otherwise set forth herein. City shall have no voice in the selection, discharge, supervision or control of Consultant’s employees, servants, representatives or agents, or in fixing their number, compensation or hours of service. Consultant shall A-8
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perform all services required herein as an independent contractor of City and shall remain at all times as to City a wholly independent contractor with only such obligations as are consistent with that role. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are agents or employees of City.

City shall not in any way or for any purpose become or be deemed to be a partner of Consultant in its business or otherwise or a joint venturer or a member of any joint enterprise with Consultant.

4.5 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment.

The experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of Consultant, its principals and employees were a substantial inducement for the City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, Consultant shall not contract with any other entity to perform in whole or in part the services required hereunder without the express written approval of the City; all subcontractors included in the Proposal are deemed approved. In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be transferred, assigned, conveyed, hypothecated or encumbered voluntarily or by operation of law, whether for the benefit of creditors or otherwise, without the prior written approval of City. Transfers restricted hereunder shall include the transfer to any person or group of persons acting in concert of more 25% (twenty five percent) of the present ownership and/or control of Consultant, taking all transfers into account on a cumulative basis. In the event of any such unapproved transfer, including any bankruptcy proceeding, this Agreement shall be void. No approved transfer shall release the Consultant or any surety of Consultant of any liability hereunder without the express consent of City.

ARTICLE 5. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION

5.1 Insurance Coverages.

Without limiting Consultant’s indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of any services under this Agreement, Consultant shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement, policies of insurance of the type and amounts described below and in a form satisfactory to City. (a) General liability insurance. Consultant shall maintain commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. The policy must include contractual liability that has not been amended. Any endorsement restricting standard ISO “insured contract” language will not be accepted. (b) Automobile liability insurance. Consultant shall maintain automobile insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Consultant arising out of or in connection with Services to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non-owned or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for each accident.
(c) Professional liability (errors & omissions) insurance. Consultant shall maintain professional liability insurance that covers the Services to be performed in connection with this Agreement, in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate. Any policy inception date, continuity date, or retroactive date must be before the effective date of this Agreement and Consultant agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period no less than three (3) years after completion of the services required by this Agreement.
(d) Workers’ compensation insurance. Consultant shall maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer’s Liability Insurance (with limits of at least $1,000,000).

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(e) Subcontractors. Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and certified endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall include all of the requirements stated herein. (f) Additional Insurance. Policies of such other insurance, as may be required in the Special Requirements in Exhibit “B”.

5.2 General Insurance Requirements.
(a) Proof of insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a waiver of subrogation endorsement for workers’ compensation. Insurance certificates and endorsements must be approved by City’s Risk Manager prior to commencement of performance. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this Agreement. City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.
(b) Duration of coverage. Consultant shall procure and maintain 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, its agents, representatives, employees or subconsultants.
(c) Primary/noncontributing. Coverage provided by Consultant shall be primary and any insurance or self-insurance procured or maintained by City shall not be required to contribute with it. The limits of insurance required herein may be satisfied by a combination of primary and umbrella or excess insurance.

Any umbrella or excess insurance shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and non-contributory basis for the benefit of City before the City’s own insurance or self-insurance shall be called upon to protect it as a named insured. (d) City’s rights of enforcement. In the event any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, City has the right but not the duty to obtain and continuously maintain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant or City will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments. In the alternative, City may cancel this Agreement. (e) Acceptable insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance or that is on the List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers in the State of California, with an assigned policyholders’ Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VI (or larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best’s Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise approved by the City’s Risk Manager. (f) Waiver of subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained or procured pursuant to this agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against City, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees and volunteers or shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery against City, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.
(g) Enforcement of contract provisions (non-estoppel). Consultant acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform Consultant of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligations on the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.

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(h) Requirements not limiting. Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of other coverage, or a waiver of any type. If the Consultant maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by the Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
(i) Notice of cancellation. Consultant agrees to oblige its insurance agent or broker and insurers to provide to City with a 30 (thirty) day notice of cancellation (except for nonpayment for which a 10 (ten) day notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for each required coverage. (j) Additional insured status. General liability policies shall provide or be endorsed to provide that City and its officers, officials, employees, and agents, and volunteers shall be additional insureds under such policies. This provision shall also apply to any excess/umbrella liability policies. (k) Prohibition of undisclosed coverage limitations. None of the coverages required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any limiting endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to City and approved of in writing. (l) Separation of insureds. A severability of interests provision must apply for all additional insureds ensuring that Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s limits of liability. The policy(ies) shall not contain any cross-liability exclusions.
(m) Pass through clause. Consultant agrees to ensure that its subconsultants, subcontractors, and any other party involved with the project who is brought onto or involved in the project by Consultant, provide the same minimum insurance coverage and endorsements required of Consultant. Consultant agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this section. Consultant agrees that upon request, all agreements with consultants, subcontractors, and others engaged in the project will be submitted to City for review. (n) Agency’s right to revise specifications. The City reserves the right at any time during the term of the contract to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving the Consultant 90 (ninety) days advance written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial additional cost to the Consultant, the City and Consultant may renegotiate Consultant’s compensation. (o) Self-insured retentions. Any self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. City reserves the right to require that self-insured retentions be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self-insurance will not be considered to comply with these specifications unless approved by City. (p) Timely notice of claims. Consultant shall give City prompt and timely notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Consultant’s performance under this Agreement, and that involve or may involve coverage under any of the required liability policies. (q) Additional insurance. Consultant shall also procure and maintain, at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the work.

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5.3 Indemnification.

To the full extent permitted by law, Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees and agents (“Indemnified Parties”) against, and will hold and save them and each of them harmless from, any and all actions, either judicial, administrative, arbitration or regulatory claims, damages to persons or property, losses, costs, penalties, obligations, errors, omissions or liabilities whether actual or threatened (herein “claims or liabilities”) that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm or entity arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of the work, operations or activities provided herein of Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, or invitees, or any individual or entity for which Consultant is legally liable (“indemnitors”), or arising from Consultant’s or indemnitors’ reckless or willful misconduct, or arising from Consultant’s or indemnitors’ negligent performance of or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement, and in connection therewith:
(a) Consultant will defend any action or actions filed in connection with any of said claims or liabilities and will pay all costs and expenses, including legal costs and attorneys’ fees incurred in connection therewith;
(b) Consultant will promptly pay any judgment rendered against the City, its officers, agents or employees for any such claims or liabilities arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to perform such work, operations or activities of Consultant hereunder; and Consultant agrees to save and hold the City, its officers, agents, and employees harmless therefrom; (c) In the event the City, its officers, agents or employees is made a party to any action or proceeding filed or prosecuted against Consultant for such damages or other claims arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to perform the work, operation or activities of Consultant hereunder, Consultant agrees to pay to the City, its officers, agents or employees, any and all costs and expenses incurred by the City, its officers, agents or employees in such action or proceeding, including but not limited to, legal costs and attorneys’ fees.

Consultant shall incorporate similar indemnity agreements with its subcontractors and if it fails to do so Consultant shall be fully responsible to indemnify City hereunder therefore, and failure of City to monitor compliance with these provisions shall not be a waiver hereof. This indemnification includes claims or liabilities arising from any negligent or wrongful act, error or omission, or reckless or willful misconduct of Consultant in the performance of professional services hereunder. The provisions of this Section do not apply to claims or liabilities occurring as a result of City’s sole negligence or willful acts or omissions, but, to the fullest extent permitted by law, shall apply to claims and liabilities resulting in part from City’s negligence, except that design professionals’ indemnity hereunder shall be limited to claims and liabilities arising out of the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of the design professional. The indemnity obligation shall be binding on successors and assigns of Consultant and shall survive termination of this Agreement.

ARTICLE 6. RECORDS, REPORTS, AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION

6.1 Records.

Consultant shall keep, and require subcontractors to keep, such ledgers, books of accounts, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, reports, studies or other documents relating to the disbursements charged to City and services performed hereunder (the “books and records”), as shall be necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the Contract Officer to evaluate the performance of such services. Any and all such documents shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be complete and detailed. The Contract Officer shall have full and free access to such books and records at all A-12
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times during normal business hours of City, including the right to inspect, copy, audit and make records and transcripts from such records. Such records shall be maintained for a period of three (3) years following completion of the services hereunder, and the City shall have access to such records in the event any audit is required. In the event of dissolution of Consultant’s business, custody of the books and records may be given to City, and access shall be provided by Consultant’s successor in interest. Notwithstanding the above, the Consultant shall fully cooperate with the City in providing access to the books and records if a public records request is made and disclosure is required by law including but not limited to the California Public Records Act.

6.2 Reports.

Consultant shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Officer such reports concerning the performance of the services required by this Agreement as the Contract Officer shall require. Consultant hereby acknowledges that the City is greatly concerned about the cost of work and services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement. For this reason, Consultant agrees that if Consultant becomes aware of any facts, circumstances, techniques, or events that may or will materially increase or decrease the cost of the work or services contemplated herein or, if Consultant is providing design services, the cost of the project being designed, Consultant shall promptly notify the Contract Officer of said fact, circumstance, technique or event and the estimated increased or decreased cost related thereto and, if Consultant is providing design services, the estimated increased or decreased cost estimate for the project being designed.

6.3 Ownership of Documents.

All drawings, specifications, maps, designs, photographs, studies, surveys, data, notes, computer files, reports, records, documents and other materials (the “documents and materials”) prepared by Consultant, its employees, subcontractors and agents in the performance of this Agreement shall be the property of City and shall be delivered to City upon request of the Contract Officer or upon the termination of this Agreement, and Consultant shall have no claim for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by City of its full rights of ownership use, reuse, or assignment of the documents and materials hereunder. Any use, reuse or assignment of such completed documents for other projects and/or use of uncompleted documents without specific written authorization by the Consultant will be at the City’s sole risk and without liability to Consultant, and Consultant’s guarantee and warranties shall not extend to such use, reuse or assignment.

Consultant may retain copies of such documents for its own use. Consultant shall have the right to use the concepts embodied therein. All subcontractors shall provide for assignment to City of any documents or materials prepared by them, and in the event Consultant fails to secure such assignment, Consultant shall indemnify City for all damages resulting therefrom. Moreover, Consultant with respect to any documents and materials that may qualify as “works made for hire” as defined in 17 U.S.C. § 101, such documents and materials are hereby deemed “works made for hire” for the City.

6.4 Confidentiality and Release of Information.
(a) All information gained or work product produced by Consultant in performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential, unless such information is in the public domain or already known to Consultant. Consultant shall not release or disclose any such information or work product to persons or entities other than City without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer. (b) Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, shall not, without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer or unless requested by the City Attorney, voluntarily provide documents, declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed under this Agreement. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered “voluntary” provided Consultant gives City notice of such court order or subpoena.

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(c) If Consultant, or any officer, employee, agent or subcontractor of Consultant, provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then City shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Consultant for any damages, costs and fees, including attorney’s fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Consultant’s conduct.
(d) Consultant shall promptly notify City should Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work performed there under. City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Consultant or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Consultant. However, this right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by City to control, direct, or rewrite said response.

ARTICLE 7. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT AND TERMINATION

7.1 California Law.

This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed both as to validity and to performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim or matter arising out of or in relation to this Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, or any other appropriate court in such county, and Consultant covenants and agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Central District of California, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California.

7.2 Disputes; Default.

In the event that Consultant is in default under the terms of this Agreement, the City shall not have any obligation or duty to continue compensating Consultant for any work performed after the date of default.

Instead, the City may give notice to Consultant of the default and the reasons for the default. The notice shall include the timeframe in which Consultant may cure the default. This timeframe is 15 (fifteen) calendar days, but may be extended, though not reduced, if circumstances warrant. During the period of time that Consultant is in default, the City shall hold all invoices and shall, when the default is cured, proceed with payment on the invoices. In the alternative, the City may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay some or all of the outstanding invoices during the period of default. If Consultant does not cure the default, the City may take necessary steps to terminate this Agreement under this Article. Any failure on the part of the City to give notice of the Consultant’s default shall not be deemed to result in a waiver of the City’s legal rights or any rights arising out of any provision of this Agreement.

7.3 Retention of Funds.

Consultant hereby authorizes City to deduct from any amount payable to Consultant (whether or not arising out of this Agreement) (i) any amounts the payment of which may be in dispute hereunder or which are necessary to compensate City for any losses, costs, liabilities, or damages suffered by City, and (ii) all amounts for which City may be liable to third parties, by reason of Consultant’s acts or omissions in performing or failing to perform Consultant’s obligation under this Agreement. In the event that any claim is made by a third party, the amount or validity of which is disputed by Consultant, or any indebtedness shall exist which shall appear to be the basis for a claim of lien, City may withhold from any payment due, without liability for interest because of such withholding, an amount sufficient to cover such claim. The failure of City to exercise such right A-14
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to deduct or to withhold shall not, however, affect the obligations of the Consultant to insure, indemnify, and protect City as elsewhere provided herein.

7.4 Waiver.

Waiver by any party to this Agreement of any term, condition, or covenant of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, or covenant. Waiver by any party of any breach of the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision or a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation of any provision of this Agreement. Acceptance by City of any work or services by Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by a non-defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver. Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement.

7.5 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative.

Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and the exercise by either party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the other party.

7.6 Legal Action.

In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party may take legal action, in law or in equity, to cure, correct or remedy any default, to recover damages for any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain declaratory or injunctive relief, or to obtain any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement. Notwithstanding any contrary provision herein, Consultant shall file a statutory claim pursuant to Government Code Sections 905 et seq. and 910 et seq., in order to pursue a legal action under this Agreement.

7.7 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term.

This Section shall govern any termination of this Contract except as specifically provided in the following Section for termination for cause. The City reserves the right to terminate this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice to Consultant, except that where termination is due to the fault of the Consultant, the period of notice may be such shorter time as may be determined by the Contract Officer. Upon receipt of any notice of termination, Consultant shall immediately cease all services hereunder except such as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for all services rendered prior to the effective date of the notice of termination and for any services authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter in accordance with the Schedule of Compensation or such as may be approved by the Contract Officer, except as provided in Section 7.3. In the event of termination without cause pursuant to this Section, the City need not provide the Consultant with the opportunity to cure pursuant to Section 7.2.

7.8 Termination for Default of Party.

If termination is due to the failure of the other Party to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement:
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that the City shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate such damages), and City may withhold any payments to the Consultant for the purpose of set-off or partial payment of the amounts owed the City as previously stated. (b) Consultant may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 7.2, terminate the Agreement upon written notice to the City‘s Contract Officer. Consultant shall be entitled to payment for all work performed up to the date of termination.

7.9 Attorneys’ Fees.

If either party to this Agreement is required to initiate or defend or made a party to any action or proceeding in any way connected with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief which may be granted, whether legal or equitable, shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees. Attorney’s fees shall include attorney’s fees on any appeal, and in addition a party entitled to attorney’s fees shall be entitled to all other reasonable costs for investigating such action, taking depositions and discovery and all other necessary costs the court allows which are incurred in such litigation. All such fees shall be deemed to have accrued on commencement of such action and shall be enforceable whether or not such action is prosecuted to judgment.

ARTICLE 8. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION

8.1 Non-liability of City Officers and Employees.

No officer or employee of the City shall be personally liable to the Consultant, or any successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount which may become due to the Consultant or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement.

8.2 Conflict of Interest.

Consultant covenants that neither it, nor any officer or principal of its firm, has or shall acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner with the interests of City or which would in any way hinder Consultant’s performance of services under this Agreement. Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent or subcontractor without the express written consent of the Contract Officer. Consultant agrees to at all times avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of any conflicts of interest with the interests of City in the performance of this Agreement.

No officer or employee of the City shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement nor shall any such officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the Agreement which affects her/his financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership or association in which (s)he is, directly or indirectly, interested, in violation of any State statute or regulation. The Consultant warrants that it has not paid or given and will not pay or give any third party any money or other consideration for obtaining this Agreement.

8.3 Covenant Against Discrimination.

Consultant covenants that, by and for itself, its heirs, executors, assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry or other protected class in the performance of this Agreement. Consultant shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, A-16
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color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry or other protected class.

8.4 Unauthorized Aliens.

Consultant hereby promises and agrees to comply with all of the provisions of the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1101 et seq., as amended, and in connection therewith, shall not employ unauthorized aliens as defined therein. Should Consultant so employ such unauthorized aliens for the performance of work and/or services covered by this Agreement, and should any liability or sanctions be imposed against City for such use of unauthorized aliens, Consultant hereby agrees to and shall reimburse City for the cost of all such liabilities or sanctions imposed, together with any and all costs, including attorneys’ fees, incurred by City.

ARTICLE 9. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

9.1 Notices.

Any notice, demand, request, document, consent, approval, or communication either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by prepaid, first-class mail, in the case of the City, to the City Manager and to the attention of the Contract Officer (with her/his name and City title), City of Rancho Palos Verdes, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90275 and in the case of the Consultant, to the person(s) at the address designated on the execution page of this Agreement. Either party may change its address by notifying the other party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated at the time personally delivered or in 72 (seventy two) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this section.

9.2 Interpretation.

The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship of this Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply.

9.3 Counterparts.

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument.

9.4 Integration; Amendment.

This Agreement including the attachments hereto is the entire, complete and exclusive expression of the understanding of the parties. It is understood that there are no oral agreements between the parties hereto affecting this Agreement and this Agreement supersedes and cancels any and all previous negotiations, arrangements, agreements and understandings, if any, between the parties, and none shall be used to interpret this Agreement. No amendment to or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and approved by the Consultant and by the City Council. The parties agree that this requirement for written modifications cannot be waived and that any attempted waiver shall be void.

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jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections of this Agreement which are hereby declared as severable and shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity deprives either party of the basic benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless.

9.6 Warranty & Representation of Non-Collusion.

No official, officer, or employee of City has any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement, nor shall any official, officer, or employee of City participate in any decision relating to this Agreement which may affect his/her financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in violation of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in violation of any State or municipal statute or regulation.

The determination of “financial interest” shall be consistent with State law and shall not include interests found to be “remote” or “noninterests” pursuant to Government Code Sections 1091 or 1091.5. Consultant warrants and represents that it has not paid or given, and will not pay or give, to any third party including, but not limited to, any City official, officer, or employee, any money, consideration, or other thing of value as a result or consequence of obtaining or being awarded any agreement. Consultant further warrants and represents that (s)he/it has not engaged in any act(s), omission(s), or other conduct or collusion that would result in the payment of any money, consideration, or other thing of value to any third party including, but not limited to, any City official, officer, or employee, as a result of consequence of obtaining or being awarded any agreement.

Consultant is aware of and understands that any such act(s), omission(s) or other conduct resulting in such payment of money, consideration, or other thing of value will render this Agreement void and of no force or effect.

Consultant’s Authorized Initials _______

9.7 Corporate Authority.

The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this Agreement, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) that entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which said party is bound. This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date and year first-above written.

CITY:

CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, a municipal corporation
Paul Seo, Mayor
ATTEST:

Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP
William Wynder, City Attorney
CONSULTANT:

TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC., a California Corporation
By:

Name: Allen Cayir
Title: President
By:

Name: Sybil Cayir
Title: Secretary
Address: 13367 Benson Avenue
Chino, CA 91710
Two corporate officer signatures required when Consultant is a corporation, with one signature required from each of the following groups: 1) Chairman of the Board, President or any Vice President; and 2) Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Treasurer.

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EXHIBIT “A”

SCOPE OF SERVICES
I. Consultant will perform the following Services:

A. Oversight and management of capital projects that are a part of the City’s Capital Improvement Program (“the Projects”), including, but not limited to the following scopes of work:
a. Roadway Improvements
b. Sidewalk Improvements
c. Facility Improvements and upgrades
d. Drainage Improvements
e. Sanitary Sewer Repairs
f. Traffic Improvements (signals, striping, signage)
g. Other Projects identified in Exhibit A-1
B. Review of condition assessments, pre-design reports, plans, specifications, estimates and schedules as needed to meet the scope, budget and schedule objectives of the Projects.

C. Prepare and advertise Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications in a format acceptable to the City
D. Negotiate contracts and agreements with firms (engineering firms, design firms, construction contractors, etc.) as necessary to deliver the Projects throughout all development phases.

E. Prepare front-end bid proposal documents in a format acceptable to the City.

F. Prepare staff reports as needed to secure professional services, construction services, project funding, project authorizations, and other related approvals necessary to deliver the projects.

G. Provide project oversight during construction and closeout phases H. Participate in project status meetings, including bi-weekly CIP status meetings with City staff.

I. The services will be provided on a part-time / as-needed basis and will require a hybrid office environment (working remote and reporting to City Hall) on a mutually agreed schedule.

J. Provide other project delivery-related support services as mutually agreed between the Consultant and the City.

II. As part of the Services, Consultant will prepare and deliver the following tangible work products to the City:

A. Project design set reviews in a format acceptable to city at various development phases.

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B. Staff reports – as required
C. RFQ and RFP packages – as required
III. All work products are subject to review and acceptance by the City, and must be revised by the Consultant without additional charge to the City until found satisfactory and accepted by City.

IV. Consultant will utilize the following personnel to accomplish the Services:

A. Raymond Valasco, Senior Engineer
B. Other staff as approved by the Contract Officer and at the rates specified in Exhibit C.

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EXHIBIT “B”

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
(Superseding Contract Boilerplate)
Added text indicated in bold italics, deleted text indicated in strikethrough.

I. Section 1.1, Scope of Services, is amended to read:

In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Consultant shall provide those services specified in the “Scope of Services”, as stated in the Proposal, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference, which may be referred to herein as the “services” or “work” hereunder. As a material inducement to the City entering into this Agreement, Consultant represents and warrants that it has the qualifications, experience, and facilities necessary to properly perform the services required under this Agreement in a thorough, competent, and professional manner, and is experienced in performing the work and services contemplated herein. Consultant shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of its ability, experience and talent, perform all services described herein. Consultant covenants that it shall follow the highest professional standards in performing the work and services required hereunder and that all materials will be in conformance with such standards both of good quality as well as fit for the purpose intended. For purposes of this Agreement, the phrase “highest professional standards” shall mean those standards of practice recognized by one or more professional first-class firms performing similar work under similar circumstances.

II. Section 1.3, Compliance with Law, is amended to read:

Consultant shall keep itself informed concerning, and shall render all services hereunder in accordance with, all applicable ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and regulations of the City and any Federal, State or local governmental entity having jurisdiction in effect at the time service is rendered.

III. Section 1.9, Additional Services, is amended to read:

City shall have the right at any time during the performance of the services, without invalidating this Agreement, to order extra work beyond that specified in the Scope of Services or make changes by altering, adding to or deducting from said work. No such extra work may be undertaken unless a written Change Order is first given by the Contract Officer to the Consultant, incorporating therein any adjustment in (i) the Contract Sum for the actual costs of the extra work, and/or (ii) the time to perform this Agreement, which said adjustments are subject to the written approval of the Consultant.

Any increase in compensation of up to 15% (fifteen percent) of the Contract Sum; or, in the time to perform of up to 90 (ninety) working days, may be approved by the City Manager through a written Change Order. Any greater increases, taken either separately or cumulatively, must be approved by the City Council. It is expressly understood by Consultant that the provisions of this Section shall not apply to services specifically set forth in the Scope of A-22
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Services. Consultant hereby acknowledges that it accepts the risk that the services to be provided pursuant to the Scope of Services may be more costly or time consuming than Consultant anticipates and that Consultant shall not be entitled to additional compensation therefor. City may in its sole and absolute discretion have similar work done by other Consultants. No claims for an increase in the Contract Sum or time for performance shall be valid unless the procedures established in this Section are followed.

If in the performance of the Services, the Consultant becomes aware of material defects in the Scope of Services, duration, or span of the Services, or the Consultant becomes aware of extenuating circumstance that will or could prevent the completion of the Services, on time or on budget, the Consultant shall inform the City’s Contract Officer of an anticipated Change Order.

This proposed change order will stipulate the facts surrounding the issue, proposed solutions, proposed costs, and proposed schedule impacts.

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EXHIBIT “C”

SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
I. Consultant shall perform the following tasks at the following rates:

CLASSIFICATION
Senior Engineer
RATE ($ / hour)
$218
II. Within the budgeted amounts for each Task, and with the approval of the Contract Officer, funds may be shifted from one Task subbudget to another so long as the Contract Sum is not exceeded per Section 2.1, unless Additional Services are approved per Section 1.9.

III. The City will compensate Consultant for the Services performed upon submission of a valid invoice. Each invoice is to include:

A. Line items for all personnel describing the work performed, the number of hours worked, and the hourly rate.

B. Line items for all materials and equipment properly charged to the Services.

C. Line items for all other approved reimbursable expenses claimed, with supporting documentation.

D. Line items for all approved subcontractor labor, supplies, equipment, materials, and travel properly charged to the Services.

IV. The total compensation for the Services shall not exceed the Contract Sum as provided in Section 2.1 of this Agreement.

V. The Consultant’s billing rates for all personnel are attached as Exhibit C-1.

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SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
I. Consultant shall perform all services timely within the Contract Term.

II. The Contract Officer may approve extensions for performance of the services in accordance with Section 3.2. Any further extensions require City Council approval.

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City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Att: David Copp, PE, Interim Public Works Director, E: [email protected] Subject: Transtech Proposal, On-Call Staff Augmentation Capital Project Delivery Dear Mr. Copp,
As requested by the City, Transtech is pleased to submit this proposal to provide the following services:

On-Call Staff Augmentation Capital Project Delivery
Proposed Staff:

We propose Mr. Raymond Velasco, PE, and Ms. Azita Fakoorbayat, PE, for this assignment. Both Mr.

Velasco and Ms. Fakoorbayat have extensive experience in working with local agencies in similar capacities including Principal Engineer, Sr. Civil Engineer, CIP Project Manager capacities. Mr.

Velasco and Ms. Fakoorbayat are available to report to City Hall two days per week, with a combination of on site and offsite hours. Below are their resumes:

RAYMOND VELASCO, PE, Sr. Engineer
Education
• BS Civil Engineering, Long
Beach State University
Registration
• California Licensed Civil
Engineer
Mr. Velasco has over 25 years of experience in both public and private sectors. He excels in the design, construction, and management of civil engineering and public works projects, such as roadway rehabilitation and widening and citywide concrete repairs, traffic signal improvements, utilities, park, and municipal facilities.

Mr. Velasco has a comprehensive understanding of project delivery, allowing him to effectively bridge the gap between public agencies and the community.

Proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and various Microsoft Office applications to enhance project documentation and collaboration. His strong leadership, innovative problem-solving capabilities, and exceptional communication skills makes him a valuable asset in driving the successful completion of complex public works projects
He has a broad knowledge of municipal government operations, including preparation and presentation of staff reports/resolutions to city councils, committees and interaction with public, various city departments, city council and other governmental agencies.

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Transtech Proposal, On-Call Staff Augmentation Capital Project Delivery City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Att: David Cobb, Interim Public Works Director
July 30, 2026
2 Highlights
• Over 25 years of experience
in in the design,
construction, and
management of civil
engineering and public
works projects, such as
roadway rehabilitation and
widening and citywide
concrete repairs, traffic
signal improvements,
utilities, park, and municipal
facilities.
• Experience includes working
in various positions at local
agencies including, PW
Operations Manager, CIP
Manager, Principal Civil
Engineer, Sr. Civil Engineer.
• Experience in working with
Caltrans.
• Experience in the
management and
administration of federally
and state funded projects in
compliance with Caltrans
Local Assistance Procedures
Manual (LAPM).
• Experience also includes
working in private sector.
• Streamlined Public Works processes and systems improving efficiency and customer service.
• Delivered presentations to commissions, councils, and community stakeholders Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Manager
• Principal Civil Engineer overseeing planning, design, and delivery of major municipal infrastructure programs.
• Led multidisciplinary engineering teams and managed consultants across engineering, architectural, and construction disciplines. • Directed projects from concept through construction while ensuring agency compliance and community objectives.

Capital Improvement Project Manager
• Managed capital projects through funding evaluation, design, bidding, construction, and closeout phases.
• Prepared contract documents, managed procurement, reviewed payments and change orders, and ensured grant compliance.
• Conducted inspections, coordinated meetings, prepared council reports, and maintained complete project documentation.

Public Works Operations & Administration
• Administered public works contracts, municipal services, and internal operational programs.
• Supported budget development, managed mapping and permitting systems, and coordinated interdepartmental meetings.
• Responded to public inquiries and presented project updates at public meetings.

Land Development Oversight
• Led Public Works review of private development projects for municipal infrastructure compliance.
• Evaluated impacts related to LID, utilities, roadway design, and traffic coordination.
• Prepared Conditions of Approval and represented Public Works at Planning Commission meetings.

Maintenance & Operations Management
• Directed operations of the Municipal Maintenance Yard as Superintendent & Operations Manager.
• Managed supervisors responsible for streets, trees, landscaping, facilities, and contracted services.
• Ensured safe, efficient, and cost-effective municipal maintenance operations.

Below are highlighted projects representative of Mr. Velasco’s experience:

Street Improvement Projects
• 405 / Wilmington Widening, City of Carson: Right-of-way acquisitions, new northbound on-ramp, diversion of Dominguez Channel, underground of overhead utility lines, widening and retrofit of existing bridge, street widening and pavement rehab. Cost $42M.
• Pavement Rehabilitation, City of Norwalk: Local Street Rehabilitation Program (Zones 3, 8, 19), including cape seal, AC recon, grind & overlay and striping, sidewalk, curbs/gutters, curb ramps, cross gutters. Cost: $25M. • Seal Beach Blvd Landscaped Median Project, City of Seal Beach: Raised landscaped median, beautification improvements. Cost: $0.8M Park Projects
• Carriage Crest Park , City of Carson: Park beautification/expansion (14.7 acres) project, including grading, Community Center interior upgrades, construction of A-28
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July 30, 2026
3 three baseball fields, two soccer fields with dugouts and shaded bleachers, basketball, volleyball, and pickleball courts, a fitness area, playground, dog park, expanded and new parking areas, remote restrooms, a concession stand, picnic shelters, new landscaping and irrigation, park-wide accent and safety lighting, marquee sign. Cost $25M.
• Community Center Courtyard, City of Carson: Conversion of existing landscaped open area (1 acre) into a large outdoor venue for public and private events, including a 1,000-square-foot stage, audience seating area, pergolas, remodeled courtyards, new lighting, decorative paving, landscaping, and a reconfigured parking area that maintains all existing parking stalls. Cost:
$10.5M.
• Foisia Park, City of Carson: Renovation of existing park (12 acres) including irrigation system, 1,000-square-foot Polynesian-themed stage with spectator and picnic areas, upgrades lighting and amenities, enhances baseball fields and playground facilities, installs outdoor fitness equipment, and includes parking, marquee, roadway, and picnic shelter improvements. Cost: $13.5M.

Traffic Signal Projects
• Various Traffic Signal Projects, City of Norwalk: Upgrade traffic signal, signal timing, fiber optics, curb ramps at various locations, utility crossings through UPRR right of way, traffic control, removals, excavation, grinding, paving, flat work, electrical, ADA compliance. Cost: $15M.

Facility Projects
• Council Chamber Improvements, City of Seal Beach: Removal of old seating area with more modern seats and accommodations to ADA requirements and carpet replacement.
• New Corporate Yard, City of Carson: Major renovation to a 6 acre site to accommodate the Main Office of Public Works Maintenance and Operation, City’s Fleet Mechanic Shop, Warehouse, All Maintenance Division, and building for Parks and Rec Department. Cost: $30M.

Mr. Velasco’s public sector experience includes:

Pw Operations Mgr / CIP Mgr, City of Carson:

Managing Park Renovation Projects worth over $100M and Supervising 5 Civil Engineers with CIP projects worth over $150M. Oversee several professional contracts services for design, construction, construction management, maintenance operations. Liaison to the City Council on behalf of the City Engineer, Director of PW, Public Information Office, or City Manager for various needs from Public Works Department
Principal Civil Engineer, City of Norwalk:

Manager of Engineering Division in charge of approximately $130M worth of Capital Improvement Program. As the Engineering Manager, restructured staff’s roles and responsibilities to streamline processing and preparation of reports, presentations, contracts, invoices, social media, and public inquiry.

Senior Civil Engineer, City of Carson
Mr. Velasco was the lead role of the Engineering Division that supervised trained, and evaluated junior Engineers, Interns and Clerks.

While handling the typical duties of the Public Works Administrator, worked as the Acting PW Superintendent. Worked as the manager of 8 supervisors that covered maintenance of Parks, Building Facilities, Custodial Services, Tree Maintenance, Signs/Paint Crew, Grounds, Fleet and Roadway Maintenance.

Associate Civil Engineer, City of Carson:

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Transtech Proposal, On-Call Staff Augmentation Capital Project Delivery City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Att: David Cobb, Interim Public Works Director
July 30, 2026
4 As the liaison to Planning Division, reviewed and processed infrastructure improvements plans for the 157-acre development, managed the construction of the Storm Drain system and Sewer system within this development.

Associate Civil Engineer, City of Seal Beach:

Managed construction of several substructure storm drain systems that addressed the flooding problems in beach community.

Civil Engineering Assistant, City of Signal Hill:

Project Manager for various park improvement projects that is widely used by the community today.

AZITA FAKOORBAYAT, PE, Sr. Engineer
Education
• Bachelor of Science in
Civil Engineering, Saint
Martin's University, Lacey,
WA
Registration
• Registered Civil Engineer,
CA & WA states

HIGHLIGHTS
• 30 years of experience
in City Engineering.
• Experience includes
working for public
agencies and private
consulting.
• Experience in
management of federally
and state funded projects
in compliance with
Caltrans Local Assistance
Procedures Manual
(LAPM).

Continuing Education &
Training
• Highway drainage
design
• Geometric design of
roadways
Ms. Fakoorbayat has over 30 years of experience. She has a broad knowledge of municipal government operations, including capital improvement program (CIP) project and program management, design review, construction management, preparation and presentation of staff reports/resolutions to city councils, committees and interaction with public, various city departments, city council and other governmental agencies.

Ms. Fakoorbayat’s experience includes working at public agencies, as well as in private consulting.

Recent Experience with Transtech’s contract Cities:

Contract CIP Project Manager, City of La Canada Flintridge As contract CIP Project Manager, coordinated design and construction of various CIP projects with the design consultants by conducting design review, PS&E review, constructability and biddability review, preparing project specifications, bidding assistance and construction management for such projects. Projects include road slope stability repairs utilizing geo-grid, Traffic signal upgrades at various locations including ADA ramps installation, Mid-Block crossing at various trails, Park facility upgrades including Bocce ball Court, site furnishings, playground, hard and landscape upgrades. Community Center basketball court repairs, Installation of pickleball playing area and associated amenities such as fences, benches, paddle racks and netting. As project manager, ensuring project design and construction are completed per scope and within the time and allocated budget.

Contract CIP Project Manager, City of Chino
As contract CIP Project Manager, coordinated various CIP projects from planning, and design through construction phase. Projects include roadway rehabilitation, accessibility improvements, storm drain, sewer, water, grading, and traffic signal modifications. Conducted design review, PS&E review, constructability and biddability review, and managed design phase of various CIP projects, and coordinated such projects with various design engineers to ensure project design phases are completed within time and budget, and proceeded with construction.

Contract CIP Project Manager, City of Pico Rivera
As contract CIP Project Manager, managed CIP projects from planning through construction. Responsibilities included preparing RFPs, managing consultants, reviewing plans and other technical documents, as well as constructability review.

Public Agency Experience:

Principal Engineer, City of Costa Mesa, CA
As Principal Engineer, perform a broad range of highly complex and professional civil engineering and administrative responsibilities in support of City Engineer. This A-30

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5 • Hydraulic design of
storm sewer systems
• Leadership Challenge
Series, Communication
Skills for Women
• Assertiveness the Right
Choice, How to deal
with difficult people,
Customer service
includes but not limited to administering project development for City's CIP Program including construction, coordination and compliance to state and federal requirements, as well as federal grant requirements as Resident Engineer in charge.

Preparing and processing Request for Proposals. Selecting and supervising consultants. Managing and administering professional Service contracts.

Establishing work plans and Public Services division priorities, goals, and objectives in conformance with City policies. Supervising staff, reviewing engineering plans, specifications, and improvement plans for various City improvement projects.

Assisting in preparation and administration of budgetary & capital improvement projects. Representing the City Engineer in his absence, participating in professional group meetings, representing Engineering Division to City Departments, elected officials, and outside agencies.

Senior Civil Engineer, City of Pomona, CA
As the Head of the Design Division with the City of Pomona, planned, directed, and administered the goals, programs, operations, policies and priorities of the design division, including any function requiring engineering division’s expertise for the City’s parks, transportation, streets, water, sewer, construction coordination, landscaping and maintenance projects. Assisted in establishing policies, procedures, and strategic planning for the Design Division, interpreted, explained, and enforced the Public Works programs, policies, and activities; monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of methods, procedures, administrative and support systems in place, and identified areas of improvements with suggestions and innovative implementation methods. Hired and managed the staff and consultants, as well as administered, established, prioritized, budgeted, monitored and implemented the City’s Capital Improvement Program. Specifically, responsible for $18.5 Mill. Dollars of Street, water, storm drains, sewer, parks, and facilities as well as designated Historic Site projects. Monitored and implemented $11.2 Mill. Dollars of Water Capital Improvement Projects for Utility Services Department.

Civil Engineer I, Pierce County Public Works Utilities and Transportation Services, Design Section, Tacoma, WA
Designed and prepared Right-Of-Way and construction plans for highways, roads, street widening, and storm sewer projects including storm water quantity/quality systems utilizing computer aided design such as AutoCAD, and DCA civil software programs. Determined quantities and prepared reports, cost estimates, specifications, special provisions and other related documents.

Assistant City Engineer, City of Sumner, Sumner, WA
Planned, managed and executed the goals, programs, operations, policies and priorities of the Public Works Department. Interpreted, explained and enforced public works programs, policies and activities; monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of methods, procedures in place, and identified areas of improvements with suggestions and innovative implementation methods. Hired, supervised, trained, and evaluated the performance of assigned staff, and contracted consultants and oversaw projects. Planned and executed City’s CIP projects including oversight of construction activities and contracted construction managers. Performed and supervised professional engineering work in the design and construction of streets, sidewalks, sewer and water lines, flood control projects, traffic signals and circulation, reviewing of construction plans and specifications for proposed land use developments. Primarily review of transportation improvement systems and facilities such as public streets, sewer, storm sewer, and surface water management systems. Prepared reports related to review status, permit activity, and other development issues. Coordinated all general and specialized engineering services, including contracts with State and Federal transportation agencies, supervised engineering and construction inspection support staff, and prepared annual operating budget requests. Provided civil engineering consultation, reports, and updates to the City Engineer, Public Works Director, and City Council Members in regards to projects status. Represented the city and served A-31

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6 as liaison to committees, and other governmental agencies. Interacted with appointed officials, public and other City departments and stakeholders to provide information, respond to inquiries, recommend approaches, and resolve issues.

Oversaw, prepared, and reviewed plans, specifications and bid proposals for public works projects. Prepared the developer’s pro-rated cost share for frontage improvements for CIP projects; and participated in community awareness meetings to discuss/receive input on approved CIP projects; and investigate and resolved the public request and complaints. Prepared complete PS&E and contract for Robinson Road Street & Water Main Capital Improvement Project in accordance with State, City and federal regulations and standards.

Private Consulting Experience:

AFB Group, Laguna Niguel, CA
As the Principal in Charge of AFB group, provided project management, project administration, and transportation engineering and plan review services for clients, to deliver Capital Improvement Projects, as well as teaming up with other consultants for project management services. AFB Group has teamed up with the City of Perris, Community Services Division & Public Works Dept., and City engineering Office to implement the City’s CIP program from planning and design to overseeing construction activities since March of 2007. Cities of San Juan Capistrano and Ontario have been among the past clients. CIP management services include but are not limited to project scope determination, RFP preparation, evaluation, selection and hiring of consultants, negotiating scope of work and fees, preparing contract agreements and awards, council reports, purchase orders, monitoring of project design progress and payment authorization, obtaining construction bid proposals, negotiating bid prices, and providing construction administration. Duties included; assisting the Assistant City Manager with strategic planning for developing priorities and objectives of Park Projects and presenting such goals and deadlines to the Parks & Recreation Committee, directing consultants and contractors on numerous projects concurrently, and overseeing to insure adherence to scopes and quality of work. Current and completed projects with the City of Perris include; Nuevo Bridge Widening Project, Patriot Park Football BLDG, Perris Valley Storm Drain Channel Trail Project, Patriot Park Soccer Complex, Mercado Park, Patriot Park Offsite/Parking Impr., Downtown ADA Access Impr., City Hall Campus Drainage & Landscaping Impr., Bob Glass Gymnasium Renovation and Storage Renovation, Morgan St. Park Phase II, Bob Long Park Renovation, Patriot Park Water Sewer Landscaping Hardscaping & Offsite Impr., and Skydive Baseball Park Bleacher's Shade Structure. Also services included; preparing Bid Documents for Inlet Filter Installation/Maintenance & EndOf-Line Units Maintenance Project, Purchasing & Installing of Parks Equipment Project, and preparing RFP for Ramona Expressway Ph. II & Thoroughfare Landscaping Projects.

Senior Project Manager, Berryman & Henigar, Santa Ana, CA Project Manager/Engineer for complete PS&E and contract documents for public works CIP projects; such as Harvard Ave., Culver Dr., Alton Parkway Rehabilitation Project in Irvine; Alameda & Olive Avenue Rehabilitation in Burbank; Hermosa Beach Street Improvement project in Hermosa Beach; and Baseline Ave. & Sierra Ave. improvements in Fontana. Assigned, supervised, and reviewed performance of support staff for timely execution of the project contract within the budget.

Prepared project scopes, fees, proposals, and project schedules. Coordinated project tasks with municipalities, sub-consultants, project engineers, and other parties involved such as utility companies and review agencies to insure timely execution of the contract.

Project Manager, CNC Engineering, Newport Beach, CA
Project Manager for PS&E and contract documents for Public Works CIP projects such as Entry Monuments and Signs in Costa Mesa; Avenida Vaquero Reconstruction in San Clemente; prepared grant applications for City of Dana Point Water Quality Grant Program. Assigned, supervised, and reviewed the A-32

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7 performance of support staff for timely execution of the project contract within the budget. Prepared project scopes, sub-consultant agreements, contract supplements, project schedules and invoices. Coordinated project tasks with the municipalities, sub-consultants, project engineers, and other parties involved, such as utility companies and review agencies to insure timely execution of the contract.

Participated in marketing potential clients and interview process.

Senior Design Engineer/ Project Manager, Harding Lawson Associates Group Inc., Bellevue, WA
Project Manager for complete PS&E and contract documents for Municipal projects such as street, storm sewer, and storm water quantity/quality systems.

Assigned, supervised, and reviewed the performance of support staff for timely execution of the project contract within the budget. Prepared progress reports, supplements, project schedules and invoices. Coordinated project tasks with municipalities, sub-consultants, project engineers, and other parties involved, such as utility companies and review agencies.

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC PROJECTS/EXPERIENCE:
• Redhill Avenue Median Improvement project, From Bristol to McCormick Ave., Federally Funded project: Project Manager/Resident Engineer for construction of landscaped median, which included construction management and field observation to direct inspection staff for work compliance to plans and specifications.
• Harbor Blvd Median Improvement Project From 19th Street to Wilson Street, Federally Funded project: Project Manager/Resident Engineer for construction of landscaped median, coordination with highly sensitive business owners for frontage improvements, and contract substitutions.
• Bristol Street Median and Street Rehabilitation project, Federally funded Project:

Project Manager, finalizing the project punch list and acceptance by the City Council including coordination for obtaining permit extension from Caltrans for Construction under 73 Freeway, coordination of the required federal and state requirements with hired construction manager to comply with Caltrans LAPM requirements.
• City Wide Yearly Parkway project and Street Rehabilitation project: Project Manager, Construction Management and Compliance to Plans and Specifications, and budgets.
• Adams Ave., from Harbor Blvd. to westerly City limits: Project Manager in Charge of Issuing RFP and consultant selection including coordination to underground utilities under Rule 20A.

Billing Rate:

Transtech’s standard billing rate for this position is $225-$235/hour. Transtech will provide these services at an hourly rate of $225/hour.

Brief Company Profile: Established in 1989, Transtech (a California Corporation) is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm. Transtech has been in business for 37 years and is providing municipal services to over 100 public agencies.

Extensive Experience in Municipal Engineering and Working with Public Agencies: One of the unique qualifications of Transtech is that we serve public agencies as municipal contract service providers, including Contract City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Building Official, CIP Manager, Planner and in other capacities.

We are accustomed to working with public agencies and have a good understanding of public agency procedures and policies. We have extensive experience in preparing staff reports and presentations to City Council, Boards and public, and in communicating effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders at public forums. We have managed large and complex projects, which involved multiple agencies and jurisdictions. Several of our staff members are former City Engineers, Public Works Directors.

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Transtech Proposal, On-Call Staff Augmentation Capital Project Delivery City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Att: David Cobb, Interim Public Works Director
July 30, 2026
8 Multi-disciplinary Service Capabilities: Our service capabilities include the below. • Building & Safety Services, Building Inspection, Plan Check, Building Evaluations, City Building Official, Code Enforcement
• Civil Engineering,
• Staff Augmentation
• CIP Program Management
• Construction Management and Inspection
• Federally Funded Project Management and Grant
Writing
• CDBG Project Management
• City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer,
Development Review, Public Works
Engineering, Plan Check, Inspection
• Labor Compliance
• Planning Support
• Traffic and Transportation Planning and
Engineering
• Water Resources Engineering
• Surveying, Mapping, ALTA, ROW Eng
Experience in Federally Funded Projects: We have extensive experience in the management and administration of grant funded projects. Our staff members have completed Caltrans RE Academy for Federally and State Funded Projects. We follow guidelines and procedures of Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM).

Successful Record of Obtaining Grant Funds: Our team has proven track record in obtaining outside grants for its client cities. Our staff works with our client cities to find potential funding sources, and to prepare competitive applications for various programs. We have obtained extensive amount of funds for our client cities.

Experience with Caltrans: Our team includes experienced staff members who have worked for CALTRANS and are intimately familiar with the standards and procedures, project development and approval process, and requirements. One of our Sr. Staff Member is former Deputy Director of Caltrans District 7.

Large Pool of Experienced Staff and Resources: Transtech has a large pool of well experienced staff and resources (over 200) readily available to provide requested services, and respond to requests in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

Expedited/Off-Business Hours/Weekend Services: If the City receives a request from applicants for expedited and/or during off business hours and weekends inspection services, Transtech staff will provide additional resources to accommodate such a request.

Transtech has extensive experience working with Public Agencies/Cities in similar assignments. We are accustomed to working with governmental agencies, and have a good understanding of public agency issues, procedures, and policies. One of the unique qualifications of Transtech is that we serve public agencies as municipal contract service providers, including Contract City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Building Official, CIP Manager, Planner and in other capacities. Several of our staff members are former City Engineers, Public Works Directors.

Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal. Should you have any questions, please contact the undersigned.

Sincerely
Transtech Engineers, Inc.

Okan Demirci, PE, QSD/P, MBA
Principal Project Manager
E: [email protected]
C: 714-319-6137
Ahmad Ansari, PE
Contract Principal
E: [email protected]
C: 949-702-5612
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July 30, 2026
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Att: David Copp, PE, Interim Public Works Director, E: [email protected] Subject: Transtech Proposal, On-Call Staff Augmentation Capital Project Delivery Dear Mr. Copp,
As requested by the City, Transtech is pleased to submit this proposal to provide the following services:

On-Call Staff Augmentation Capital Project Delivery
Proposed Staff:

We propose Mr. Raymond Velasco, PE, and Ms. Azita Fakoorbayat, PE, for this assignment. Both Mr.

Velasco and Ms. Fakoorbayat have extensive experience in working with local agencies in similar capacities including Principal Engineer, Sr. Civil Engineer, CIP Project Manager capacities. Mr.

Velasco and Ms. Fakoorbayat are available to report to City Hall two days per week, with a combination of on site and offsite hours. Below are their resumes:

RAYMOND VELASCO, PE, Sr. Engineer
Education
• BS Civil Engineering, Long
Beach State University
Registration
• California Licensed Civil
Engineer
Mr. Velasco has over 25 years of experience in both public and private sectors. He excels in the design, construction, and management of civil engineering and public works projects, such as roadway rehabilitation and widening and citywide concrete repairs, traffic signal improvements, utilities, park, and municipal facilities.

Mr. Velasco has a comprehensive understanding of project delivery, allowing him to effectively bridge the gap between public agencies and the community.

Proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and various Microsoft Office applications to enhance project documentation and collaboration. His strong leadership, innovative problem-solving capabilities, and exceptional communication skills makes him a valuable asset in driving the successful completion of complex public works projects
He has a broad knowledge of municipal government operations, including preparation and presentation of staff reports/resolutions to city councils, committees and interaction with public, various city departments, city council and other governmental agencies.

Municipal Leadership & Public Engagement
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TRANSTECh
Est. 1989
Your Projects I Our Passion
A Trusted Community Partner
Transtech Proposal, On-Call Staff Augmentation Capital Project Delivery City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Att: David Cobb, Interim Public Works Director
July 30, 2026
2 Highlights
• Over 25 years of experience
in in the design,
construction, and
management of civil
engineering and public
works projects, such as
roadway rehabilitation and
widening and citywide
concrete repairs, traffic
signal improvements,
utilities, park, and municipal
facilities.
• Experience includes working
in various positions at local
agencies including, PW
Operations Manager, CIP
Manager, Principal Civil
Engineer, Sr. Civil Engineer.
• Experience in working with
Caltrans.
• Experience in the
management and
administration of federally
and state funded projects in
compliance with Caltrans
Local Assistance Procedures
Manual (LAPM).
• Experience also includes
working in private sector.
• Streamlined Public Works processes and systems improving efficiency and customer service.
• Delivered presentations to commissions, councils, and community stakeholders Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Manager
• Principal Civil Engineer overseeing planning, design, and delivery of major municipal infrastructure programs.
• Led multidisciplinary engineering teams and managed consultants across engineering, architectural, and construction disciplines. • Directed projects from concept through construction while ensuring agency compliance and community objectives.

Capital Improvement Project Manager
• Managed capital projects through funding evaluation, design, bidding, construction, and closeout phases.
• Prepared contract documents, managed procurement, reviewed payments and change orders, and ensured grant compliance.
• Conducted inspections, coordinated meetings, prepared council reports, and maintained complete project documentation.

Public Works Operations & Administration
• Administered public works contracts, municipal services, and internal operational programs.
• Supported budget development, managed mapping and permitting systems, and coordinated interdepartmental meetings.
• Responded to public inquiries and presented project updates at public meetings.

Land Development Oversight
• Led Public Works review of private development projects for municipal infrastructure compliance.
• Evaluated impacts related to LID, utilities, roadway design, and traffic coordination.
• Prepared Conditions of Approval and represented Public Works at Planning Commission meetings.

Maintenance & Operations Management
• Directed operations of the Municipal Maintenance Yard as Superintendent & Operations Manager.
• Managed supervisors responsible for streets, trees, landscaping, facilities, and contracted services.
• Ensured safe, efficient, and cost-effective municipal maintenance operations.

Below are highlighted projects representative of Mr. Velasco’s experience:

Street Improvement Projects
• 405 / Wilmington Widening, City of Carson: Right-of-way acquisitions, new northbound on-ramp, diversion of Dominguez Channel, underground of overhead utility lines, widening and retrofit of existing bridge, street widening and pavement rehab. Cost $42M.
• Pavement Rehabilitation, City of Norwalk: Local Street Rehabilitation Program (Zones 3, 8, 19), including cape seal, AC recon, grind & overlay and striping, sidewalk, curbs/gutters, curb ramps, cross gutters. Cost: $25M. • Seal Beach Blvd Landscaped Median Project, City of Seal Beach: Raised landscaped median, beautification improvements. Cost: $0.8M Park Projects
• Carriage Crest Park , City of Carson: Park beautification/expansion (14.7 acres) project, including grading, Community Center interior upgrades, construction of B-2
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July 30, 2026
3 three baseball fields, two soccer fields with dugouts and shaded bleachers, basketball, volleyball, and pickleball courts, a fitness area, playground, dog park, expanded and new parking areas, remote restrooms, a concession stand, picnic shelters, new landscaping and irrigation, park-wide accent and safety lighting, marquee sign. Cost $25M.
• Community Center Courtyard, City of Carson: Conversion of existing landscaped open area (1 acre) into a large outdoor venue for public and private events, including a 1,000-square-foot stage, audience seating area, pergolas, remodeled courtyards, new lighting, decorative paving, landscaping, and a reconfigured parking area that maintains all existing parking stalls. Cost:
$10.5M.
• Foisia Park, City of Carson: Renovation of existing park (12 acres) including irrigation system, 1,000-square-foot Polynesian-themed stage with spectator and picnic areas, upgrades lighting and amenities, enhances baseball fields and playground facilities, installs outdoor fitness equipment, and includes parking, marquee, roadway, and picnic shelter improvements. Cost: $13.5M.

Traffic Signal Projects
• Various Traffic Signal Projects, City of Norwalk: Upgrade traffic signal, signal timing, fiber optics, curb ramps at various locations, utility crossings through UPRR right of way, traffic control, removals, excavation, grinding, paving, flat work, electrical, ADA compliance. Cost: $15M.

Facility Projects
• Council Chamber Improvements, City of Seal Beach: Removal of old seating area with more modern seats and accommodations to ADA requirements and carpet replacement.
• New Corporate Yard, City of Carson: Major renovation to a 6 acre site to accommodate the Main Office of Public Works Maintenance and Operation, City’s Fleet Mechanic Shop, Warehouse, All Maintenance Division, and building for Parks and Rec Department. Cost: $30M.

Mr. Velasco’s public sector experience includes:

Pw Operations Mgr / CIP Mgr, City of Carson:

Managing Park Renovation Projects worth over $100M and Supervising 5 Civil Engineers with CIP projects worth over $150M. Oversee several professional contracts services for design, construction, construction management, maintenance operations. Liaison to the City Council on behalf of the City Engineer, Director of PW, Public Information Office, or City Manager for various needs from Public Works Department
Principal Civil Engineer, City of Norwalk:

Manager of Engineering Division in charge of approximately $130M worth of Capital Improvement Program. As the Engineering Manager, restructured staff’s roles and responsibilities to streamline processing and preparation of reports, presentations, contracts, invoices, social media, and public inquiry.

Senior Civil Engineer, City of Carson
Mr. Velasco was the lead role of the Engineering Division that supervised trained, and evaluated junior Engineers, Interns and Clerks.

While handling the typical duties of the Public Works Administrator, worked as the Acting PW Superintendent. Worked as the manager of 8 supervisors that covered maintenance of Parks, Building Facilities, Custodial Services, Tree Maintenance, Signs/Paint Crew, Grounds, Fleet and Roadway Maintenance.

Associate Civil Engineer, City of Carson:

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Transtech Proposal, On-Call Staff Augmentation Capital Project Delivery City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Att: David Cobb, Interim Public Works Director
July 30, 2026
4 As the liaison to Planning Division, reviewed and processed infrastructure improvements plans for the 157-acre development, managed the construction of the Storm Drain system and Sewer system within this development.

Associate Civil Engineer, City of Seal Beach:

Managed construction of several substructure storm drain systems that addressed the flooding problems in beach community.

Civil Engineering Assistant, City of Signal Hill:

Project Manager for various park improvement projects that is widely used by the community today.

AZITA FAKOORBAYAT, PE, Sr. Engineer
Education
• Bachelor of Science in
Civil Engineering, Saint
Martin's University, Lacey,
WA
Registration
• Registered Civil Engineer,
CA & WA states

HIGHLIGHTS
• 30 years of experience
in City Engineering.
• Experience includes
working for public
agencies and private
consulting.
• Experience in
management of federally
and state funded projects
in compliance with
Caltrans Local Assistance
Procedures Manual
(LAPM).

Continuing Education &
Training
• Highway drainage
design
• Geometric design of
roadways
Ms. Fakoorbayat has over 30 years of experience. She has a broad knowledge of municipal government operations, including capital improvement program (CIP) project and program management, design review, construction management, preparation and presentation of staff reports/resolutions to city councils, committees and interaction with public, various city departments, city council and other governmental agencies.

Ms. Fakoorbayat’s experience includes working at public agencies, as well as in private consulting.

Recent Experience with Transtech’s contract Cities:

Contract CIP Project Manager, City of La Canada Flintridge As contract CIP Project Manager, coordinated design and construction of various CIP projects with the design consultants by conducting design review, PS&E review, constructability and biddability review, preparing project specifications, bidding assistance and construction management for such projects. Projects include road slope stability repairs utilizing geo-grid, Traffic signal upgrades at various locations including ADA ramps installation, Mid-Block crossing at various trails, Park facility upgrades including Bocce ball Court, site furnishings, playground, hard and landscape upgrades. Community Center basketball court repairs, Installation of pickleball playing area and associated amenities such as fences, benches, paddle racks and netting. As project manager, ensuring project design and construction are completed per scope and within the time and allocated budget.

Contract CIP Project Manager, City of Chino
As contract CIP Project Manager, coordinated various CIP projects from planning, and design through construction phase. Projects include roadway rehabilitation, accessibility improvements, storm drain, sewer, water, grading, and traffic signal modifications. Conducted design review, PS&E review, constructability and biddability review, and managed design phase of various CIP projects, and coordinated such projects with various design engineers to ensure project design phases are completed within time and budget, and proceeded with construction.

Contract CIP Project Manager, City of Pico Rivera
As contract CIP Project Manager, managed CIP projects from planning through construction. Responsibilities included preparing RFPs, managing consultants, reviewing plans and other technical documents, as well as constructability review.

Public Agency Experience:

Principal Engineer, City of Costa Mesa, CA
As Principal Engineer, perform a broad range of highly complex and professional civil engineering and administrative responsibilities in support of City Engineer. This B-4

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Transtech Proposal, On-Call Staff Augmentation Capital Project Delivery City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Att: David Cobb, Interim Public Works Director
July 30, 2026
5 • Hydraulic design of
storm sewer systems
• Leadership Challenge
Series, Communication
Skills for Women
• Assertiveness the Right
Choice, How to deal
with difficult people,
Customer service
includes but not limited to administering project development for City's CIP Program including construction, coordination and compliance to state and federal requirements, as well as federal grant requirements as Resident Engineer in charge.

Preparing and processing Request for Proposals. Selecting and supervising consultants. Managing and administering professional Service contracts.

Establishing work plans and Public Services division priorities, goals, and objectives in conformance with City policies. Supervising staff, reviewing engineering plans, specifications, and improvement plans for various City improvement projects.

Assisting in preparation and administration of budgetary & capital improvement projects. Representing the City Engineer in his absence, participating in professional group meetings, representing Engineering Division to City Departments, elected officials, and outside agencies.

Senior Civil Engineer, City of Pomona, CA
As the Head of the Design Division with the City of Pomona, planned, directed, and administered the goals, programs, operations, policies and priorities of the design division, including any function requiring engineering division’s expertise for the City’s parks, transportation, streets, water, sewer, construction coordination, landscaping and maintenance projects. Assisted in establishing policies, procedures, and strategic planning for the Design Division, interpreted, explained, and enforced the Public Works programs, policies, and activities; monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of methods, procedures, administrative and support systems in place, and identified areas of improvements with suggestions and innovative implementation methods. Hired and managed the staff and consultants, as well as administered, established, prioritized, budgeted, monitored and implemented the City’s Capital Improvement Program. Specifically, responsible for $18.5 Mill. Dollars of Street, water, storm drains, sewer, parks, and facilities as well as designated Historic Site projects. Monitored and implemented $11.2 Mill. Dollars of Water Capital Improvement Projects for Utility Services Department.

Civil Engineer I, Pierce County Public Works Utilities and Transportation Services, Design Section, Tacoma, WA
Designed and prepared Right-Of-Way and construction plans for highways, roads, street widening, and storm sewer projects including storm water quantity/quality systems utilizing computer aided design such as AutoCAD, and DCA civil software programs. Determined quantities and prepared reports, cost estimates, specifications, special provisions and other related documents.

Assistant City Engineer, City of Sumner, Sumner, WA
Planned, managed and executed the goals, programs, operations, policies and priorities of the Public Works Department. Interpreted, explained and enforced public works programs, policies and activities; monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of methods, procedures in place, and identified areas of improvements with suggestions and innovative implementation methods. Hired, supervised, trained, and evaluated the performance of assigned staff, and contracted consultants and oversaw projects. Planned and executed City’s CIP projects including oversight of construction activities and contracted construction managers. Performed and supervised professional engineering work in the design and construction of streets, sidewalks, sewer and water lines, flood control projects, traffic signals and circulation, reviewing of construction plans and specifications for proposed land use developments. Primarily review of transportation improvement systems and facilities such as public streets, sewer, storm sewer, and surface water management systems. Prepared reports related to review status, permit activity, and other development issues. Coordinated all general and specialized engineering services, including contracts with State and Federal transportation agencies, supervised engineering and construction inspection support staff, and prepared annual operating budget requests. Provided civil engineering consultation, reports, and updates to the City Engineer, Public Works Director, and City Council Members in regards to projects status. Represented the city and served B-5

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Transtech Proposal, On-Call Staff Augmentation Capital Project Delivery City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Att: David Cobb, Interim Public Works Director
July 30, 2026
6 as liaison to committees, and other governmental agencies. Interacted with appointed officials, public and other City departments and stakeholders to provide information, respond to inquiries, recommend approaches, and resolve issues.

Oversaw, prepared, and reviewed plans, specifications and bid proposals for public works projects. Prepared the developer’s pro-rated cost share for frontage improvements for CIP projects; and participated in community awareness meetings to discuss/receive input on approved CIP projects; and investigate and resolved the public request and complaints. Prepared complete PS&E and contract for Robinson Road Street & Water Main Capital Improvement Project in accordance with State, City and federal regulations and standards.

Private Consulting Experience:

AFB Group, Laguna Niguel, CA
As the Principal in Charge of AFB group, provided project management, project administration, and transportation engineering and plan review services for clients, to deliver Capital Improvement Projects, as well as teaming up with other consultants for project management services. AFB Group has teamed up with the City of Perris, Community Services Division & Public Works Dept., and City engineering Office to implement the City’s CIP program from planning and design to overseeing construction activities since March of 2007. Cities of San Juan Capistrano and Ontario have been among the past clients. CIP management services include but are not limited to project scope determination, RFP preparation, evaluation, selection and hiring of consultants, negotiating scope of work and fees, preparing contract agreements and awards, council reports, purchase orders, monitoring of project design progress and payment authorization, obtaining construction bid proposals, negotiating bid prices, and providing construction administration. Duties included; assisting the Assistant City Manager with strategic planning for developing priorities and objectives of Park Projects and presenting such goals and deadlines to the Parks & Recreation Committee, directing consultants and contractors on numerous projects concurrently, and overseeing to insure adherence to scopes and quality of work. Current and completed projects with the City of Perris include; Nuevo Bridge Widening Project, Patriot Park Football BLDG, Perris Valley Storm Drain Channel Trail Project, Patriot Park Soccer Complex, Mercado Park, Patriot Park Offsite/Parking Impr., Downtown ADA Access Impr., City Hall Campus Drainage & Landscaping Impr., Bob Glass Gymnasium Renovation and Storage Renovation, Morgan St. Park Phase II, Bob Long Park Renovation, Patriot Park Water Sewer Landscaping Hardscaping & Offsite Impr., and Skydive Baseball Park Bleacher's Shade Structure. Also services included; preparing Bid Documents for Inlet Filter Installation/Maintenance & EndOf-Line Units Maintenance Project, Purchasing & Installing of Parks Equipment Project, and preparing RFP for Ramona Expressway Ph. II & Thoroughfare Landscaping Projects.

Senior Project Manager, Berryman & Henigar, Santa Ana, CA Project Manager/Engineer for complete PS&E and contract documents for public works CIP projects; such as Harvard Ave., Culver Dr., Alton Parkway Rehabilitation Project in Irvine; Alameda & Olive Avenue Rehabilitation in Burbank; Hermosa Beach Street Improvement project in Hermosa Beach; and Baseline Ave. & Sierra Ave. improvements in Fontana. Assigned, supervised, and reviewed performance of support staff for timely execution of the project contract within the budget.

Prepared project scopes, fees, proposals, and project schedules. Coordinated project tasks with municipalities, sub-consultants, project engineers, and other parties involved such as utility companies and review agencies to insure timely execution of the contract.

Project Manager, CNC Engineering, Newport Beach, CA
Project Manager for PS&E and contract documents for Public Works CIP projects such as Entry Monuments and Signs in Costa Mesa; Avenida Vaquero Reconstruction in San Clemente; prepared grant applications for City of Dana Point Water Quality Grant Program. Assigned, supervised, and reviewed the B-6

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Transtech Proposal, On-Call Staff Augmentation Capital Project Delivery City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Att: David Cobb, Interim Public Works Director
July 30, 2026
7 performance of support staff for timely execution of the project contract within the budget. Prepared project scopes, sub-consultant agreements, contract supplements, project schedules and invoices. Coordinated project tasks with the municipalities, sub-consultants, project engineers, and other parties involved, such as utility companies and review agencies to insure timely execution of the contract.

Participated in marketing potential clients and interview process.

Senior Design Engineer/ Project Manager, Harding Lawson Associates Group Inc., Bellevue, WA
Project Manager for complete PS&E and contract documents for Municipal projects such as street, storm sewer, and storm water quantity/quality systems.

Assigned, supervised, and reviewed the performance of support staff for timely execution of the project contract within the budget. Prepared progress reports, supplements, project schedules and invoices. Coordinated project tasks with municipalities, sub-consultants, project engineers, and other parties involved, such as utility companies and review agencies.

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC PROJECTS/EXPERIENCE:
• Redhill Avenue Median Improvement project, From Bristol to McCormick Ave., Federally Funded project: Project Manager/Resident Engineer for construction of landscaped median, which included construction management and field observation to direct inspection staff for work compliance to plans and specifications.
• Harbor Blvd Median Improvement Project From 19th Street to Wilson Street, Federally Funded project: Project Manager/Resident Engineer for construction of landscaped median, coordination with highly sensitive business owners for frontage improvements, and contract substitutions.
• Bristol Street Median and Street Rehabilitation project, Federally funded Project:

Project Manager, finalizing the project punch list and acceptance by the City Council including coordination for obtaining permit extension from Caltrans for Construction under 73 Freeway, coordination of the required federal and state requirements with hired construction manager to comply with Caltrans LAPM requirements.
• City Wide Yearly Parkway project and Street Rehabilitation project: Project Manager, Construction Management and Compliance to Plans and Specifications, and budgets.
• Adams Ave., from Harbor Blvd. to westerly City limits: Project Manager in Charge of Issuing RFP and consultant selection including coordination to underground utilities under Rule 20A.

Billing Rate:

Transtech’s standard billing rate for this position is $225-$235/hour. Transtech will provide these services at an hourly rate of $225/hour.

Brief Company Profile: Established in 1989, Transtech (a California Corporation) is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm. Transtech has been in business for 37 years and is providing municipal services to over 100 public agencies.

Extensive Experience in Municipal Engineering and Working with Public Agencies: One of the unique qualifications of Transtech is that we serve public agencies as municipal contract service providers, including Contract City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Building Official, CIP Manager, Planner and in other capacities.

We are accustomed to working with public agencies and have a good understanding of public agency procedures and policies. We have extensive experience in preparing staff reports and presentations to City Council, Boards and public, and in communicating effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders at public forums. We have managed large and complex projects, which involved multiple agencies and jurisdictions. Several of our staff members are former City Engineers, Public Works Directors.

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Transtech Proposal, On-Call Staff Augmentation Capital Project Delivery City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Att: David Cobb, Interim Public Works Director
July 30, 2026
8 Multi-disciplinary Service Capabilities: Our service capabilities include the below. • Building & Safety Services, Building Inspection, Plan Check, Building Evaluations, City Building Official, Code Enforcement
• Civil Engineering,
• Staff Augmentation
• CIP Program Management
• Construction Management and Inspection
• Federally Funded Project Management and Grant
Writing
• CDBG Project Management
• City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer,
Development Review, Public Works
Engineering, Plan Check, Inspection
• Labor Compliance
• Planning Support
• Traffic and Transportation Planning and
Engineering
• Water Resources Engineering
• Surveying, Mapping, ALTA, ROW Eng
Experience in Federally Funded Projects: We have extensive experience in the management and administration of grant funded projects. Our staff members have completed Caltrans RE Academy for Federally and State Funded Projects. We follow guidelines and procedures of Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM).

Successful Record of Obtaining Grant Funds: Our team has proven track record in obtaining outside grants for its client cities. Our staff works with our client cities to find potential funding sources, and to prepare competitive applications for various programs. We have obtained extensive amount of funds for our client cities.

Experience with Caltrans: Our team includes experienced staff members who have worked for CALTRANS and are intimately familiar with the standards and procedures, project development and approval process, and requirements. One of our Sr. Staff Member is former Deputy Director of Caltrans District 7.

Large Pool of Experienced Staff and Resources: Transtech has a large pool of well experienced staff and resources (over 200) readily available to provide requested services, and respond to requests in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

Expedited/Off-Business Hours/Weekend Services: If the City receives a request from applicants for expedited and/or during off business hours and weekends inspection services, Transtech staff will provide additional resources to accommodate such a request.

Transtech has extensive experience working with Public Agencies/Cities in similar assignments. We are accustomed to working with governmental agencies, and have a good understanding of public agency issues, procedures, and policies. One of the unique qualifications of Transtech is that we serve public agencies as municipal contract service providers, including Contract City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Building Official, CIP Manager, Planner and in other capacities. Several of our staff members are former City Engineers, Public Works Directors.

Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal. Should you have any questions, please contact the undersigned.

Sincerely
Transtech Engineers, Inc.

Okan Demirci, PE, QSD/P, MBA
Principal Project Manager
E: [email protected]
C: 714-319-6137
Ahmad Ansari, PE
Contract Principal
E: [email protected]
C: 949-702-5612
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