City of Richmond
Zero-Emission Vehicle Fleet and Infrastructure
Transition Plan
Proposal for Services - Cost and Staff Updates
September 18, 2024
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Summary
Arup US, Inc. (Arup) is delighted to submit revised qualifications and experience, along with a revised budget, to provide professional engineering and consulting services for the City of Richmond’s Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Fleet and Infrastructure Transition Plan. To achieve the goals of this project, we will work with you to develop a comprehensive, objective, scalable, and realistic approach to your zero-emission fleet transition.
Arup’s not-to-exceed cost for the work described in the following proposal is $213,100, inclusive of travel, incidentals, contingency, and all other associated costs. This cost recognizes the need to engage closely with the City throughout the project, conduct site investigations of on-site electrical infrastructure, and prepare a high quality, public-facing Phased Master Plan with significant input from City staff and Council, which will set the stage for the City’s long-term ZEV fleet and infrastructure investments.
We look forward to the opportunity to work closely with the City of Richmond on this important effort to decarbonize the City’s fleet operations. Please do not hesitate to contact our Project Manager Anthony Bruzzone (e:[email protected]) if you have any questions about our revised proposal. 000 | November 15, 2023
Contents
Cover Letter i
1. Qualifications and Experience 1
1.1 Company Information 1
1.2 Related Project Experience, Staff, and References 2
1.3 Design and Construction after Master Plan Approval 5
2. Work Plan 6
2.1 Approach Overview 6
2.2 Task 0 – Inception and Project Management 7
2.3 Task 1 – Technology Review 7
2.4 Task 2 – Capacity Review 10
2.5 Task 3 – Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis 12
2.6 Task 4 – Projected Costs and Other Barriers to Fleet Conversion 14
2.7 Task 5 – Financing Mechanisms and Strategies 16
2.8 Task 6 – Phased Master Plan 17
3. Staffing 19
3.1 Project Organizational Chart 19
3.2 Resumes 20
4. Scope Exclusions 21
4.1 Task 0 Exclusions 21
4.2 Task 1 Exclusions 21
4.3 Task 2 Exclusions 21
4.4 Task 3 Exclusions 21
4.5 Task 4 Exclusions 21
4.6 Task 5 Exclusions 21
4.7 Task 6 Exclusions 21
5. Project Schedule, Hours and Fee 23
5.1 Schedule 23
5.2 Hours and Fee 24
6. Terms and Conditions 25
A. Resumes 27
Tables
Table 1 - Task 0 hours by discipline 7
Table 2 - Task 1 hours by discipline 9
Table 3 - Task 2 hours by discipline 11
Table 4 - Task 3 hours by discipline 13
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Table 5 - AACE International Cost Estimate Classification Matrix 14 Table 6 - Task 4 hours by discipline 15
Table 7 - Task 5 hours by discipline 16
Table 8 - Task 6 hours by discipline 18
Table 9 - Staff time commitment per Task 20
Table 10 - Indicative project schedule 23
Table 11 - Summary of project hours by Discipline and Task 24 Table 12 - Fee estimate 24
Figures
Figure 1 - Key elements of a comprehensive ZEV phase-in plan 9 Figure 2 - Project organizational chart 19
Appendices
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Cover Letter
Your trusted partner in the sustainable energy transition across the whole life cycle.
Arup US, Inc. (Arup) is delighted to submit our qualifications and experience to provide professional engineering and consulting services for the City of Richmond’s Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Fleet and Infrastructure Transition Plan. To achieve the goals of this project, we will work with you to develop a comprehensive, objective, scalable, and realistic approach to your zero-emission fleet transition.
Arup has worked in the ZEV sector since 2008 and has been involved in projects to accelerate ZEV adoption from the start. We have worked with clients to devise strategies around decarbonization, technical provisions, and requirements for ZEV charging and hydrogen refueling, and have recommended policy actions to increase the adoption of ZEVs. Our recommendations are crafted to align with relevant state regulations (e.g., CARB Advanced Clean Fleets regulation) to enable fleet owners and operators to meet legislated ZEV phase-in requirements.
We take a holistic view of ZEV usage and charging/refueling behavior to model network sizes and locations based on user type. Our detailed financial analysis capabilities paired with our expertise in advanced energy systems allow us to provide tailored guidance on charging and energy system deployments which include a life-cycle cost analysis to ensure that solutions are resilient and cost-effective, while also meeting our clients’ decarbonization goals.
We have provided full engineering and design services for fleet electrification and charging sites, including design of microgrids supported by on-site energy generation to provide cost-effective, sustainable, and reliable power to meet our clients’ fleet electrification n eeds. As the City of Richmond prepares to implement the recommendations of the Fleet and Infrastructure Transition Plan, Arup would be pleased to continue playing a key role in the design and deployment of infrastructure, and we look forward to opportunities to discuss these next steps with the City.
Arup’s not-to-exceed cost for the work described in the following proposal is $199,700, inclusive of travel, incidentals, contingency, and all other associated costs. This cost recognizes the need to engage closely with the City throughout the project, conduct site investigations of on-site electrical infrastructure, and prepare a high quality, public-facing Phased Master Plan with significant input from City staff and Council, which will set the stage for the City’s long-term ZEV fleet and infrastructure investments.
We look forward to the opportunity to work closely with the City of Richmond on this important effort to decarbonize the City’s fleet operations. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about our proposal. This proposal is valid for 90 days.
Sincerely,
Cress Wakefield
Associate Principal
t +1-206-493-2225
e [email protected]
Arup USA, Inc.
560 Mission Street, Suite 700
San Francisco, CA 94105
USA
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1. Qualifications and Experience
1.1 Company Information
Arup provides multidisciplinary services in engineering, design, planning, project management, and consulting services with more than 18,000 employees operating in 94 offices in 34 countries. The firm is linked by a state- of-the-art skills network that provides ready access to expertise and resources throughout the company. We are the go-to firm for the planning, design, and implementation of transformative transportation planning and energy projects across North America, constantly evolving our process to reflect and create best practices.
As a global sustainable development firm with deep roots in California, and with Bay Area offices in San Francisco and Oakland, Arup is specifically positioned to support the City of Richmond on this next endeavor.
Our 75+ years in business include the following accomplishments:
• Guiding the County of San Diego on the transition of their 3,500-vehicle fleet through the development of a Green Fleet Action Plan and associated Cost Estimation Study, which brought together experts from Transportation Planning, Advisory Services, Electrical Engineering, and Energy and Sustainability. The Green Fleet Action Plan sets the goals, strategies, and measures required to decarbonize vehicle operations and deploy required charging infrastructure for a fully zero-emissions fleet by 2045. • Delivering five Zero-Emission Vehicle Blueprints for clients throughout California in 2023, together with our project partners, valued at $1,000,000 in total. These Blueprints, funded by the California Energy Commission (CEC), identify actions and milestones needed for implementation of medium- and heavy-duty (MD/HD) ZEV fleets and the related electric charging and/or hydrogen refueling infrastructure needed to support them.
• Collaborating with the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) and three leading energy utility companies to assess the curbside EV charging infrastructure landscape in Southern California with the Charge4All tool.
Over the span of a year, Arup reviewed the experiences that utility companies, municipalities, and agencies faced when deploying public curbside EV charging infrastructure and translated that experience into opportunities for faster, more cost-effective, and equitable deployment. Arup then developed geospatial site suitability software, Charge4All, which will ultimately streamline the deployment of public charging points.
As a values-driven and employee-owned firm, Arup prides itself on the trusted relationships we build with our clients and the communities we serve. We are confident in our team’s ability to work alongside you in the effort to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the City of Richmond by transitioning your fleet to ZEVs, align your fleet procurement process with the latest regulatory requirements established by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) through the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) Regulation, and position the City for new federal and state investments in sustainable infrastructure.
Arup’s fleet transition expertise for this project will include staff from Electrical Engineering, Zero-Emission Vehicle Consulting, Hydrogen and Energy Consulting, Advisory/Cost Estimation, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)/Graphic Design disciplines. Refer to Section 3 – Staffing of this proposal for a detailed staff list.
Electrical
Engineering
Zero-
Emission
Vehicle
Consulting
Hydrogen
and Energy
Consulting
Advisory
and Cost
Estimation
GIS and
Graphic
Design
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1.2 Related Project Experience, Staff, and References
Arup has a wide range of experience delivering similar fleet transition projects in California in recent years. Key projects are described below. Client references are provided for the first three projects listed.
County of San Diego Green Fleet Action Plan and Cost Estimation Study (2023)
For the County of San Diego Green Fleet Action Plan and Cost Estimation Study (2023), Arup worked with the fleet management division to establish goals and measures to convert the County’s 4,300-vehicle fleet to fully zero-emission vehicles, in keeping with CARB regulatory requirements. Arup developed a recommended ratio of charging ports to vehicles depending on vehicle class and depot geography. By tailoring the charging station type and quantity to the class of vehicle and location, infrastructure costs could be minimized. Arup also identified that a move from dedicated to shared parking at County depots would enable the County to best maximize the use of infrastructure and offer additional operational flexibility. Arup also undertook a detailed Cost Estimation Study which evaluated the 20-year Capital and Operating expenses for the fleet transition, to support the County’s capital budgeting process.
Project value: $230,000
Key staff: Cress Wakefield, Anthony Bruzzone, Giuliana Galante, Stuart Hamre, Kaiya Levine, Erin Richmond, Hermann Noubissie, Emanuel Papageorgiou
Client contact: David L. Fernandez, Chief, Departmental Operations | Fleet Services Division – Department of General Services | +1 619 417 0672 | [email protected] City of Long Beach MD/HD ZEV Blueprint (2023)
For the City of Long Beach MD/HD ZEV Blueprint (2023), Arup developed a comprehensive ZEV phase-in plan based on the regulatory timeline established in the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) Regulation. Arup evaluated outputs of the fleet’s telematics software to determine likely fleet energy demands once converted to EVs. This analysis informed fleet energy demand calculations as well as recommended charging frequency calculations, GHG emissions reduction reporting, and criteria air pollutant reduction calculations. Based on the fleet energy demands, Arup then reviewed local utility capacity data to determine what, if any, necessary upgrades would be required to manage the future demand load upon full fleet conversion and communicated the findings to the City and local utility, Southern California Edison.
Project value: $200,000 (Arup fee: $126,000)
Key staff: Stuart Hamre, Kaiya Levine, Erin Richmond, Emanuel Papageorgiou
Client contact: Justin Beck, Capital Projects Coordinator | Public Works Bureau | +1 562 570 6964 | [email protected]
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City of San Francisco Department of Environment MD/HD ZEV Blueprint (2023)
San Francisco is creating a blueprint to accelerate the adoption of medium- and heavy-duty ZEV fleets within the city. The plan aims to enable small businesses to transition their fleet vehicles by providing targeted access to convenient curbside charging, in close consultation with local fleet operators in the community. Arup supported the San Francisco Department of Environment in defining data collection requirements for the project, developing a heat map of preferred charging station locations throughout the city, and identifying implementation strategies to make the blueprint a reality. A pilot infrastructure deployment is planned for future years.
Project value: $200,000 (Arup fee: $60,000)
Key staff: Stuart Hamre, Kaiya Levine
Client contact: Nicole Appenzeller, Senior Clean Transportation Specialist; Clean Cities Coalition Co-Director | +1 415 355 3784 | [email protected]
Stanford Health Care EVSE Masterplan (2022)
For the Stanford Health Care EVSE Masterplan (2022), Arup developed detailed EV adoption forecasts for a variety of SHC’s facilities in the Bay Area for different user groups. Using these forecasts, Arup then evaluated existing switchboard capacity to determine the long-term infrastructure upgrade requirements associated with planned and recommended EVSE projects. Arup then developed Class 5 cost estimates for six priority sites to support SHC’s near-term capital budgeting process, as well as a process for identifying priority sites for future deployments.
Project value: $123,000
Key staff: Cress Wakefield, Stuart Hamre, Erin Richmond
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California Travel Center Operator, Travel Center of the Future (2023)
For a large travel center operator in California, Arup developed a “travel center of the future” prototype design for both retrofit and greenfield sites. The EVSE design and associated electrical equipment accommodates long-haul truck charging and hydrogen refueling with a flexible “kit of parts” that allows for phased implementation depending on the adoption of different ZEV technologies in the medium- and heavy-duty segments in the coming decades. Arup recommended an innovative gantry-style DC charging cable solution that would allow for a retrofit of existing parking stalls while minimizing stall loss and risk of damaged equipment.
Project value: $200,000 (Arup fee: $190,000)
Key staff: Stuart Hamre, Kaiya Levine, Emanuel Papageorgiou Central Concrete ZEV Blueprint (2023)
For the Central Concrete ZEV Blueprint (2023), Arup and its project partner developed a Blueprint to chart the course for the company’s transition to ZEVs, evaluating the benefits of battery- electric versus hydrogen technologies and incorporating detailed logistical and operational considerations. Because concrete is very heavy and large volumes are regularly used for construction, concrete trucks are among the heaviest vehicles on the road, reaching the maximum allowable weight ratings. Arup
demonstrated that though challenging, the transition to hydrogen fuel cell concrete trucks is feasible and will carry substantial benefits for local air quality and is anticipated to have a positive total cost of ownership relative to the current diesel fleet.
Project value: $200,000 (Arup fee: $135,000)
Key staff: Stuart Hamre
Charge4All (various California and other US cities)
Using Charge4All, Arup collaborated with the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) and three leading energy utility companies to assess the curbside EV charging infrastructure landscape in Southern California. Over the span of a year, Arup reviewed the experiences that utility companies, municipalities, and agencies faced when deploying public curbside EV charging infrastructure and translated that experience into opportunities for faster, more cost-effective, and equitable deployment. Charge4All has successfully helped a range of clients throughout the US identify suitable EVSE sites rapidly, on a regional scale. This includes Peninsula Clean Energy in the California Bay Area and the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Project value: Varies
Key staff: Anthony Bruzzone, Cristina Villaraza
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1.3 Design and Construction after Master Plan Approval
Arup is not a contractor. As such, we will not construct or install EVSE, hydrogen storage or refueling equipment, or electrical infrastructure. We are, however, fluent in the design side support of all forms of project procurement: design-bid-build, traditional design-build, and progressive design-build. Following approval of the Master Plan by City Council, we can work with the City to understand their preferred procurement process and how we can best support design and construction.
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2. Work Plan
2.1 Approach Overview
The study is divided into key technical work packages, detailed in this section:
• Task 1: Technology Review – This includes reviewing existing fleet, current and future operating framework, plans, available ZEV technologies in the market, right-sizing the required City fleet and infrastructure, and conducting an incremental internal rate of return analysis to determine a suitable ZEV replacement type (FCEV vs BEV) for each City vehicle class. It establishes the baseline ZEV phase-in plan which will serve as the basis for other Tasks and be refined for the ultimate Phased Master Plan. • Task 2: Capacity Review – This includes reviewing the City’s electrical infrastructure capacity and energy mix, determining required facility sizes and assessing potential sites for charging and hydrogen storage, and evaluating power and energy demand requirements against supply, including options for integrating alternative energy storage systems. It also includes a review of the relevant sections of the City of Richmond Municipal Code related to EV charging stations and encroachments/easements in the public right-of-way, to identify opportunities to streamline and accelerate EVSE deployment associated with fleet charging. • Task 3: Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis – This includes firming up fleet needs, charging and hydrogen refueling schedules, defining final energy and power needs, and optimally sizing supporting infrastructure that integrates renewable energy sources. It also includes generating cost estimate inputs and assessing GHG emissions reduction benefits associated with the transition. • Task 4: Projected Costs and Other Barriers to Fleet Conversion – This includes identifying barriers to ZEV conversion and developing full lifecycle costs, plus a high-level implementation schedule. • Task 5: Financing Mechanisms and Strategies – This includes identifying viable fund sources that may support the ZEV fleet transition, identifying any funding gaps, and proposing financing strategies for the City.
• Task 6: Phased Master Plan – A Phased Master Plan will be formulated based on findings from previous work packages and will detail a phased approach to implementation, with clear timelines and strategies to support the required ZEV fleet and infrastructure.
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2.2 Task 0 – Inception and Project Management
To kick-off the project, an Inception Meeting will be held with the City to review Arup’s proposed methodology and approach, key timelines and deliverables, and confirm project objectives. Given the City’s significant ambitions for its fleet transition and energy assets, the Inception Meeting will include a scope review and reassessment to confirm key priorities for the current project and what, if any, scope items would be best suited for a future phase of the project (e.g., detailed design of depot and curbside charging equipment; microgrid planning and design).
Following the Inception Meeting, Arup will issue a Request for Information (RFI) log to the City. The RFI log will detail information and data required to deliver Task 1 through 6 – broadly covering baseline information on current City fleet, associated infrastructure, costs, capital budgeting processes, fleet and infrastructure procurement processes and schedules.
As part of Arup standard project management practice, bi-weekly videoconference calls will be held with the city for Arup to provide status updates and intended next steps, and to obtain high-level interim feedback.
Project administration will also include coordination with all appropriate parties to ensure the project remains on schedule and within budget.
Arup assumes that the City will be responsible for managing internal decision-making processes relating to the project via a singular point of contact designated to work with Arup and will provide consolidated feedback on draft deliverables for integration into final documentation.
2.2.1 Task 0 Deliverables
• Project Inception Meeting.
• Request for Information (RFI) log.
• Up to ten (10) bi-weekly one-hour videoconference calls between Arup and the City.
2.2.2 Task 0 Hours by Discipline
Table 1 shows the Task 0 hours and proportion of overall scope by discipline (note that figures are rounded and the sum of all tables in this document may not equal 100% due to rounding).
Table 1 - Task 0 hours by discipline
Electrical
Engineering
Zero-Emission
Vehicle
Consulting
Hydrogen and
Energy
Consulting
Advisory/Cost
Estimation
GIS and
Graphic Design
Number of
hours 15 37 8 4 0
Task hours as
% of overall
scope
1% 3% 1% <1% 0%
2.3 Task 1 – Technology Review
The ZEV market is growing rapidly across all market segments. While battery-electric technology remains preferred in the light-duty segment, hydrogen fuel cell technology shows promise in the medium- and heavy- duty segments, particularly for vehicles with severe duty cycles such as high-mileage vehicles, dump trucks, and off-road equipment. Many of these vehicles are common in municipal fleets. Task 1 focuses on reviewing the City’s fleet, their current and expected future operating framework, associated costs, and identifying potential ZEV replacement models available in the market.
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fleet. It is likely that for most vehicles in the City’s fleet, BEVs will be preferred, particularly in the light-duty segment. For certain heavy-duty vehicles such as paving trucks and fire trucks, Arup’s recent project experience with a concrete manufacturer in San Francisco demonstrated that hydrogen may be preferred for vehicles with similarly severe duty cycles.
2.3.1 Task 1 Sub-Tasks
For Task 1, Arup will:
• Sub-Task 1.1: Review of Existing Fleet and Operating Framework, Future Development and Service Plans, and Policy Directions – As an initial step, Arup will comprehensively review the City’s existing fleet and operating framework, focusing on: (i) vehicle-level data, including vehicle type and size, propulsion type (e.g., diesel, gasoline, CNG, hybrid, electric), vehicle age, mileage; and (ii) their operating details including service schedules and coverage routes or area. Fleet and operational data will be collected from the City, as stated in the RFP. Arup will also discuss any plans for expanding municipal services, and the City’s ambitions for ZEV adoption (e.g., Climate Action Plan transportation-related targets). This provides an understanding on the growth expected in the City and the extent to which future municipal fleets must be scaled to serve development needs and meet policy targets. Where information and data are further needed, we will conduct stakeholder interviews to ensure a full understanding of the existing municipal fleet, operations, and envisaged future requirements.
• Sub-Task 1.2: Conduct Market Review of ZEV Fleet and Infrastructure Technologies – Arup will conduct a desktop study of available ZEV technologies suited to the City’s needs based on Sub-Task 1.1 and generate a catalogue of suitable BEV and FCEV replacement models of common make for each vehicle class. Arup will also scan for available hydrogen, solar, and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) options, including alternative energy storage options. The review of ZEV technologies for each vehicle class and associated infrastructure will focus on models currently available to the US market and cataloguing their technical specifications, expected operational performance, procurement schedule, associated costs, and any reported challenges (including but not limited to, safety, technological reliability, and general market reviews). This will inform the cost estimation work and infrastructure phase-in strategy. The technology review will leverage Arup’s comprehensive inventory of ZEV technologies updated and maintained through ongoing industry engagement and publicly available data. • Sub-Task 1.3: Conduct Cost-Benefit and Incremental Internal Rate of Return Assessment and Select ZEV Fleet Technology – Having identified replacement BEV and FCEV models, Arup will prepare a high- level assessment of likely capital, operating and maintenance costs differences between a BEV replacement scheme and an FCEV replacement scheme. Arup will then undertake an incremental internal rate of return analysis to estimate the incremental expenditure required for the fleet to transition from its current state to BEVs and to FCEVs, in order to determine the ZEV technology by vehicle class and type that is anticipated to lead to a higher return on investment. Arup will present the analysis to the City to determine a suitable ultimate future fleet makeup that provides the greatest benefit to the City. The ultimate future fleet must balance capital and operating costs with logistical and operational requirements and the City’s capacity to manage the required fleet and infrastructure.
To establish baseline costs for the current municipal fleet, cost information, including similar cost items, i.e., capital costs and operating and maintenance costs, will be gathered from the City. • Sub-Task 1.4: Right-Size ZEV Fleet and Associated Infrastructure, and Finalize ZEV Phase-In Plan – Our approach to right-sizing replacement ZEVs is holistic, as we will consider proposing lower emission, energy- and cost-efficient replacement alternatives while ensuring existing and future operating requirements will be met. From the review of the City’s fleet and operating characteristics (i.e., mileage/duty cycles, operating schedules) in Sub-Task 1.1 and the catalogued ZEV models in Sub-Task 1.2, Arup will identify any oversized or underutilized vehicles and will propose a replacement BEV model and an FCEV model for each vehicle class that would each entail overall less investment and would be capable of efficiently delivering the same service. Conversely, if the City fleet must expand to accommodate growth in services or Proposal for Services
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population, Arup will work with the City to estimate the expanded fleet count to be reflected in the ZEV Phase-In Plan.
An annual deployment schedule for fleet and associated infrastructure in the next ten years will be developed (i.e. ZEV phase-in plan) based on the findings from Sub-Tasks 1.1-1.3. The ZEV phase-in plan will provide the schedule for vehicle procurement and infrastructure deployment, by vehicle class and type, until such time as the entire fleet is converted to ZEVs. Vehicles subject to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) Regulation with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 8,500 lbs or greater will have a phase-in schedule as established under the ACF Regulation, i.e., beginning on January 1, 2024 for 50% of purchases, increasing to 100% of purchases on January 1, 2027.
Figure 1 shows the key elements of a comprehensive ZEV phase-in plan, which will be evaluated during Task 1 or future Tasks and included in the final Phased Master Plan.
Figure 1 - Key elements of a comprehensive ZEV phase-in plan
2.3.2 Task 1 Deliverables
• Summary ZEV Technology and ZEV Infrastructure Market Review Memorandum. • Cost-Benefit and Incremental Internal Rate of Return Memorandum. • Preliminary ZEV phase-in plan.
2.3.3 Task 1 Hours by Discipline
Table 2 shows the Task 1 hours and proportion of overall scope by discipline (note that figures are rounded and the sum of all tables in this document may not equal 100% due to rounding).
Table 2 - Task 1 hours by discipline
Electrical
Engineering
Zero-Emission
Vehicle
Consulting
Hydrogen and
Energy
Consulting
Advisory/Cost
Estimation
GIS and
Graphic Design
Number of
hours 2 36 12 40 0
Task hours as
% of overall
scope
<1% 3% 1% 3% 0%
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2.4 Task 2 – Capacity Review
The adoption of ZEVs, particularly BEVs, can have a significant impact on electrical demand. Often, for large fleets, new grid connections may be required. Significant coordination between local utilities and the City is critical from planning to design and construction. Preparing for these conversations is key to ensuring that infrastructure can be deployed to support ZEVs before vehicles arrive on the lot. In order to prepare the City for these future discussions related to infrastructure upgrades, Arup will work with the City to identify any drivers or goals around inclusion of on-site renewables or energy storage. If identified, Arup will calculate the high-level solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) capacities required to meet these goals for key facilities.
Once the anticipated energy strategy has been established and fleet-related demands have been estimated via the ZEV phase-in plan, Arup will proceed with an assessment of the City’s current electrical infrastructure capacity at key fleet vehicle home bases. If hydrogen is deemed to be an element of the fleet electrification strategy, Arup will also conduct a high-level desktop assessment of the feasibility of potential City sites to support hydrogen storage and/or generation.
2.4.1 Task 2 Sub-Tasks
For Task 2, Arup will:
• Sub-Task 2.1: Establish Goals for Energy Self-Generation – Fleet charging is likely to lead to energy demands beyond what can be supported by existing grid-supplied power. Arup will work with the City to identify any drivers or goals around inclusion of on-site renewables or energy storage; whether for resilience, cost savings, or a blend of these. These goals will inform the development of the Phased Master Plan, including cost estimates (e.g., by establishing solar PV and BESS capacity metrics and associated cost inputs).
• Sub-Task 2.2: Review Baseline and Future Energy Profile and Fleet Home Base Electrical Capacity – Arup will evaluate the City’s existing electrical capacity through on-site investigation by the Electrical Engineering team. Based on the number of vehicles and associated charging infrastructure requirements (established in the ZEV phase-in plan in Task 1.4), the required upgrades needed to accommodate the fleet will be estimated. This high-level assessment will be undertaken for fleet vehicle home bases (up to eight [8] city facilities) where charging is likely to be required. Arup will have a discussion with the City to determine which, if any, additional facilities should be evaluated for fleet charging. Arup will analyze up to two additional sites, for a total of 10 sites in total. The City has noted that up to 41 facilities may need fleet electrical equipment, excluding the Port and Police Department substation. If needed, additional sites can be added for an additional fee, to be discussed with the City. By prioritizing fleet vehicle home bases in this initial project, Arup aims to provide the City with a plan that enables rapid infrastructure deployment at its most critical facilities while managing project costs.
• Sub-Task 2.3: Determine Facility Size Requirements and Assess Identified Potential Sites for Hydrogen Storage – If hydrogen is anticipated to be an element of the fleet electrification strategy, Arup will evaluate the potential for onsite hydrogen storage/generation at candidate City facilities and will determine if offsite storage would be required or preferred. If offsite storage/generation is anticipated to be required based on a significant volume of future FCEVs in the fleet, Arup assumes that the City will identify suitable candidate sites for this equipment.
• Sub-Task 2.4: Assess Energy and Power Demand Requirements, Back-Up Generator Needs and Identify Options for Alternative Energy Storage Systems – Based on charging requirements (Sub-Task
1.4), Arup will estimate and assess connected and demand power loads against power supply for BEVs (evaluated in Sub-Task 2.2 during site investigations). If required to supplement anticipated solar PV and BESS systems, back-up generator capacity will be estimated to meet the City’s resiliency needs. • Sub-Task 2.5: Develop Recommendations for Green Building Updates – The City of Richmond’s Code of Ordinances Article VI – Building Regulations establishes the permit process for EV charging stations. To Proposal for Services
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evaluate how the Code could facilitate the deployment of EVSE to meet the City’s fleet charging needs, Arup will review the relevant sections of the current Code to identify potential streamlining opportunities that would allow for more rapid deployment of EVSE, enabling the City to meet the recommended infrastructure deployment plan included in the ZEV phase-in plan. Further, Code Article XII pertaining to encroachments and easements in the public rights-of-way will be evaluated to assess if the current Code restricts the City’s ability to deploy any necessary curbside charging to support the City’s fleet and, if so, what improvements could be made to the Code language.
2.4.2 Task 2 Deliverables
• Green Building Update Recommendations Memorandum.
• List of required versus existing electrical capacities at up to 10 fleet home bases, and high-level metrics for solar PV/BESS systems.
• Technical inputs to inform cost estimate refinements for the final Phased Master Plan.
2.4.3 Task 2 Hours by Discipline
Table 3 shows the hours for Task 2 and proportion of overall scope by discipline (note that figures are rounded and the sum of all tables in this document may not equal 100% due to rounding).
Table 3 - Task 2 hours by discipline
Electrical
Engineering
Zero-Emission
Vehicle
Consulting
Hydrogen and
Energy
Consulting
Advisory/Cost
Estimation
GIS and
Graphic Design
Number of
hours 140 24 48 40 8
Task hours as
% of overall
scope
12% 2% 4% 3% 1%
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2.5 Task 3 – Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis
Both BEV and FCEV technologies require resiliency measures to ensure service continuity amidst power outages or fuel delivery interruption. To provide resilience and integrate sustainability elements, this Task focuses on re-evaluating an optimal arrangement for charging and hydrogen refueling, defining the final energy and power requirements of the fleet, and sizing supporting infrastructure that allows system resilience and incorporates renewable energy sources. The EVSE requirements will be based on citywide demand, but is expected to focus on depot-based charging and refueling, although on-route charging will be considered as required. Arup will work with City staff to identify potential sites where charging stations can support operations. Task 3 further aims to estimate the cost and GHG benefits of the final planned fleet and infrastructure requirements.
2.5.1 Task 3 Sub-Tasks
For Task 3, Arup will:
• Sub-Task 3.1: Confirm Quantity of Charging Stations and Hydrogen Refueling Capacity – Based on the results of the ZEV phase-in plan and daily vehicle mileage/duty cycle, Arup will recommend a suitable ratio of charging ports to BEVs and a hydrogen storage capacity for FCEVs, with an associated annual deployment/capacity schedule until such time as the entire fleet is converted to ZEVs. For BEVs, the ratio of EVSE to vehicles will be based on vehicle class and/or type and may differ between vehicle classes, depending on the operational characteristics of the fleet, to be determined in collaboration with City staff.
The EVSE requirements will be based on citywide demand, but is expected to focus on depot-based charging and refueling, where the majority of charging and refueling is typically conducted for municipal fleets.
Where on-route charging is required for some vehicles with high daily mileage, Arup will work with City staff to identify potential sites where charging stations can support operations, to be mapped using GIS software. The location of charging and charging station type will be identified, but design is excluded from the analysis.
• Sub-Task 3.2: Evaluate Actual Progress Towards Infrastructure Deployment – To evaluate the additional infrastructure required to support the final future ZEV fleet against current infrastructure (i.e., existing charging stations, solar PV and BESS, etc.), a gap analysis will be conducted. The delta between the current and future state will inform the cost estimate and infrastructure deployment plan. • Sub-Task 3.3: Generate and Refine Cost Estimate Inputs – Cost/benefit analysis from Sub-Task 1.3 will be firmed up according to the fleet and infrastructure needs determined in the ZEV phase-in plan and evaluated during the capacity review (Sub-Task 2.2). The following cost estimate inputs will be collected:
− Charging stations plus networking and other O&M costs. − Solar PV, BESS, backup generator, other equipment necessary to support the charging stations, and O&M requirements, should the Task 2 – Capacity Review indicate that there is insufficient electrical capacity at the facility to manage all charging needs without supplemental power. − Hydrogen refueling station costs, including compressor, storage, dispenser, refrigeration equipment, control and safety mechanisms, electrical components, and O&M costs. Another option to creating hydrogen on-site would be using delivered hydrogen. Both options will be studied.
Note that if deemed necessary during Task 2 – Capacity Analysis, new grid connections will be indicated as line items in the cost estimate but not costed, due to the high variability in grid connection costs. • Sub-Task 3.4: Estimate GHG Emissions Reductions – Arup will estimate the reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions based on the average annual mileage of the City fleet by vehicle class. Arup will leverage standard, published vehicle emissions factors from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for diesel and gasoline vehicles, plus any other alternative fuel types of the City’s current fleet (e.g., compressed natural gas) to estimate project year baseline emissions and compare emissions from a ZEV Proposal for Services
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transitioned fleet. Arup will assume a carbon-free energy grid by 2045, or earlier, based on energy source information provided by the City and local utility (via the designated City contact with the utility).
2.5.2 Task 3 Deliverables
• Final ZEV phase-in plan, incorporating any refinements in the overall makeup of the fleet and the infrastructure required for charging and refueling, by year. • Technical inputs to inform cost estimate refinements for the final Phased Master Plan.
2.5.3 Task 3 Hours by Discipline
Table 4 shows the Task 3 hours and proportion of overall scope by discipline (note that figures are rounded and the sum of all tables in this document may not equal 100% due to rounding).
Table 4 - Task 3 hours by discipline
Electrical
Engineering
Zero-Emission
Vehicle
Consulting
Hydrogen and
Energy
Consulting
Advisory/Cost
Estimation
GIS and
Graphic Design
Number of
hours 20 48 56 8 8
Task hours as
% of overall
scope
2% 4% 5% 1% 1%
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2.6 Task 4 – Projected Costs and Other Barriers to Fleet Conversion Though ZEV adoption is accelerating rapidly in California and throughout the world, barriers to adoption remain. These typically include the high costs of ZEVs relative to their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts, long procurement lead times, construction delays, lack of labor, and challenges in forming critical partnerships. Task 4 focuses on identifying potential barriers for ZEV conversion (which will be addressed in the Phased Master Plan), and developing full project cost estimates for the fleet transition effort and reflecting a high-level conceptual cost implementation schedule.
2.6.1 Task 4 Sub-Tasks
For Task 4, Arup will:
• Sub-Task 4.1: Identify Other Barriers and Opportunities to ZEV Adoption – This sub-task focuses on identifying barriers and opportunities in adopting ZEVs for the municipal fleet. Arup will delve into identifying and understanding the extent of barriers (if any) pertaining to implementing the required ZEV municipal fleet. To facilitate this sub-task, we will assess the following typical elements that hinder ZEV adoption and identify barriers, if any: (i) policy and legislative roadblocks; (ii) organizational or partnerships needed with local utilities and hydrogen fuel providers; (iii) availability of ZEV technologies and procurement schedules and lead times (leveraging on information from Sub-Task 1.2); and (iv) high-level skill gaps and workforce training needs. Identified barriers will inform the formulation of specific action measures that must be programmed into the Phased Master Plan to seamlessly enable ZEV adoption. • Sub-Task 4.2: Develop Rough Order of Magnitude Cost Estimate and High-Level Conceptual Implementation Schedule – Based on the proposed technical parameters and inputs from prior Tasks, Arup will produce a Level 5 Rough Order of Magnitude Cost Estimate based on the timeline established for ZEV phase-in. A Level 5 estimate is a high-level estimate for feasibility studies, as defined by the AACE International (see Table 5). A wide range of accuracy should be expected, which is typical for an early-stage design phase that involves long-term capital planning.
Table 5 - AACE International Cost Estimate Classification Matrix Estimate
Level
Estimate
Description Design Phase Level of
Completion Methodology Accuracy Range
5 Rough Order of
Magnitude
Planning
Schematic Design 0% to 5%
Parametric Models
Capacity Factored
Historical Costs
L: -20% to - 50%
H: +30% to +100%
4 Concept
Feasibility
Planning
Schematic Design 1% to 15% Equipment Factored
Parametric Models
L: -15% to - 30%
H: +20% to +50%
3 Budget
Authorization
Planning
Schematic Design
Design Documents
10% to 40% Unit Costs
Assembles
L: -10% to - 20%
H: +10% to +40%
2 Budget Control
Estimate
Preliminary Design
Engineering
Design Documents
Construction
Documents
30% to 70% Detailed Unit Cost
Detailed Take-Off
L: -5% to - 15%
H: +5% to +30%
1 Bid
Detailed Design
Engineering
Construction
Documents
50% to 100%
Detailed Unit Cost
Detailed Take-Off
Productivities
Subcontractor Quotes
L: -2% to - 5%
H: +3% to + 15%
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Total cost of ownership (TCO) estimates will be prepared for 2025, 2030, and 2035 timeframes, incorporating:
− Estimated capital cost requirements, segregated by major project components, i.e., vehicles, EVSE and hydrogen refueling equipment, civil works infrastructure. − Estimated operating and maintenance costs for the scheme, which will include energy costs (based on estimated energy usage (MWh) and demand (MW) and the cost of ordinary maintenance activities of the fleet and EVSE and hydrogen refueling infrastructure.
− Estimated minor asset replacements, expected to be incurred over the 10-year timeframe.
Arup will work with the City to understand how vehicle and associated infrastructure are procured, maintained and disposed, which will be used as input in formulating a high-level conceptual implementation schedule that reflects where various costs will be incurred. Vehicles subject to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) Regulation, with a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,500 or greater will have a phase-in schedule as established under the ACF Regulation, i.e., commencing January 1, 2024 for 50% of purchases, increasing to 100% of purchases. The cost estimate will separate medium- and heavy-duty vehicles subject to the ACF Regulation and light-duty vehicles subject to alternative regulatory requirements.
2.6.2 Task 4 Deliverables
• Class 5 Lifecycle Cost Estimate for fleet and associated charging and refueling equipment.
2.6.3 Task 4 Hours by Discipline
Table 6 shows the Task 4 hours and proportion of overall scope by discipline (note that figures are rounded and the sum of all tables in this document may not equal 100% due to rounding).
Table 6 - Task 4 hours by discipline
Electrical
Engineering
Zero-Emission
Vehicle
Consulting
Hydrogen and
Energy
Consulting
Advisory/Cost
Estimation
GIS and
Graphic Design
Number of
hours 4 12 4 220 0
Task hours as
% of overall
scope
<1% 1% <1% 19% 0%
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2.7 Task 5 – Financing Mechanisms and Strategies
The costs of transitioning to a fully ZEV fleet will be significant, with higher capital costs that are not guaranteed to be offset by lower operating costs expected from ZEVs, as compared to ICE vehicles. Arup understands that a variety of financing mechanism and strategies can be leveraged to accelerate the transition of publicly owned vehicles to BEV or FCEV while also reducing costs. Task 5 focuses on scanning for and identifying funding sources that may potentially support transitioning the City fleet to ZEVs, identifying any viability gap financing required, proposing financing strategies and determining costs for various investing parties.
2.7.1 Task 5 Sub-Tasks
For Task 5, Arup will:
• Sub-Task 5.1: Identify Potential Funding Sources – Potential funding sources will be explored, which may include, but are not limited to, state and federal grants, local utility programs and subsidies, and revenue from local Air Quality Management District incentives. Arup will undertake this grant and funding review by leveraging information from our internal ZEV Funding Tracking Group, which follows opportunities provided by the Federal Government, US Departments of Energy and Transportation, and State Agencies.
This internal database is updated regularly and enables us to provide insight to inform funding strategies and goal development. Arup understands that identifying funding for planning activities may also be an important cost component to support the pre-implementation phase. Arup will work with the City to define funding needs to target appropriate grant opportunities. • Sub-Task 5.2: Propose Financing Mechanisms and Strategies – Arup will develop a baseline understanding of the City’s fleet and associated infrastructure procurement process. With this information, Arup will then identify potential financing mechanisms and strategies to both accelerate the City’s adoption of ZEVs and reduce capital expenditures, including but not limited to Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), leasing, and other turnkey solutions. For instance, Arup will work with the City to evaluate whether EVSE could be delivered through a PPA, allowing the City stable, low-cost electricity with no upfront costs, which offset higher capital costs required by ZEV schemes. Arup will also work with the City to determine whether leasing vehicles could be an alternative to outright purchase, or whether purchases could be rolled into a PPA as part of a turnkey solution for vehicles, infrastructure, and power.
2.7.2 Task 5 Deliverables
• Technical inputs to inform cost estimate refinements for the final Phased Master Plan. • ZEV grant and subsidy summary Memorandum.
2.7.3 Task 5 Hours by Discipline
Table 7 shows the Task 5 hours and proportion of overall scope by discipline (note that figures are rounded and the sum of all tables in this document may not equal 100% due to rounding).
Table 7 - Task 5 hours by discipline
Electrical
Engineering
Zero-Emission
Vehicle
Consulting
Hydrogen and
Energy
Consulting
Advisory/Cost
Estimation
GIS and
Graphic Design
Number of
hours 2 28 20 0 0
Task hours as
% of overall
scope
<1% 2% 2% 0% 0%
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2.8 Task 6 – Phased Master Plan
Planning for ZEV fleet transition involves heavy considerations on regulatory and organizational decarbonization drivers such that vehicle procurements are phased according to necessary timelines. A detailed and actionable ZEV adoption strategy is key to reducing the City’s GHG emissions, aligning fleet procurement with State regulatory requirements and City goals, and conducting long-term capital planning. The Phased Master Plan will represent the final deliverable of the ZEV Fleet and Infrastructure Transition Plan with guidance to enable the transition to a greener fleet, with clear timelines for such a transition. A detailed plan may also prepare the City to seek State and federal funding to support the transition.
2.8.1 Task 6 Sub-Tasks
For Task 6, Arup will:
• Sub-Task 6.1: Identify Up to Two (2) Phasing and Implementation Strategies – Alternative phasing and implementation strategies could include, but are not limited to, the following (of which up to two will be selected in coordination with City staff):
1. Regulatory or compliance-based strategy types:
a. Accelerated ZEV adoption strategy, i.e., exceeding minimum regulatory requirements established in the ACF Regulation and Executive Order N-79-20, understanding the environmental importance of a rapid ZEV adoption.
b. Minimum regulatory compliance strategy (e.g., if future capital and operating budgets were constrained and fleet procurement and infrastructure deployments had to be delayed).
2. Technology-based strategy types:
a. High BEV adoption strategy, i.e., a higher blend of BEVs is desired in the fleet, and more charging infrastructure is required.
b. High FCEV adoption strategy, i.e., a higher blend of FCEVs is desired in the fleet, and more hydrogen refueling infrastructure is required.
Arup will work closely with the City throughout the project to identify a preferred strategy type, with up to two alternatives, to be detailed in the Phased Master Plan.
To refine the draft deliverables and prepare a strong, well-supported Phased Master Plan, Arup has budgeted for the following presentations:
− Two (2) City Council meetings for information/discussion – draft 1 and draft 2 of Phased Master Plan. − One (1) City Council meeting for final adoption – final Phased Master Plan.
Feedback received during the information/discussion sessions with City Council and with City staff will be incorporated into the final Phased Master Plan for final City Council adoption. • Sub-Task 6.2: Develop Phased Master Plan – Results of prior tasks will be compiled into a comprehensive Phased Master Plan for City staff to review. Draft content will be prepared in Microsoft Word for review and comment by City staff, with final documents delivered as PDFs with high quality graphics suitable for public-facing materials.
2.8.2 Task 6 Deliverables
• Draft Table of Contents, to be shared with City staff at least four (4) weeks prior to submission of the first draft of the final Phased Master Plan during the initial City Staff Review Period. • Two drafts of the final Phased Master Plan, as follows:
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− City Staff review copy, in Microsoft Word, on or around the week of April 15, 2024. − Final City Staff review copy, in Microsoft Word, on or around the date of the second presentation to City Council.
• Final Phased Master Plan, in a high-quality PDF, suitable for public-facing materials.
2.8.3 Task 6 Hours by Discipline
Table 8 shows the Task 6 hours and proportion of overall scope by discipline (note that figures are rounded and the sum of all tables in this document may not equal 100% due to rounding).
Table 8 - Task 6 hours by discipline
Electrical
Engineering
Zero-Emission
Vehicle
Consulting
Hydrogen and
Energy
Consulting
Advisory/Cost
Estimation
GIS and
Graphic Design
Number of
hours 12 104 12 60 40
Task hours as
% of overall
scope
1% 9% 1% 5% 3%
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3. Staffing
3.1 Project Organizational Chart
Figure 2 shows the project organizational chart for the Zero-Emission Vehicle Fleet and Infrastructure Transition Plan.
Figure 2 - Project organizational chart
Table 9 Revised shows the extent of the commitment of each staff for the duration of the project. The total project duration is expected to be approximately 26 weeks, based on the indicative schedule.
The 26-week project timeline builds in estimated time for City Council presentations and the incorporation of associated feedback, but Arup notes that Council meeting times and agendas are not yet confirmed for this project, and the schedule may shift to accommodate appropriate meeting times during Task 6 as a result.
Project Director,
Electrical
Engineering Lead
Cress Wakefield
Deputy Project
Manager, Fleet
Transition Support
Alexandra Cava
Fleet Procurement
Lead
Kevin Connolly
Grid Transition and
Hydrogen Lead
Mike Petouhoff
Energy Analyst
Kaiya Levine
Advisory and Cost
Estimation Lead
Giuliana Galante
Advisory Analyst
Cristina Villaraza
Cost Estimator
Zara Abdellaoui
Electrical Engineer
Erin Richmond
GIS and Graphic
Design Lead
Emanuel Papageorgiou
Project Manager,
Fleet Transition Lead
Anthony Bruzzone
Electrical Engineering
Hydrogen and Energy Consulting
Zero-Emission Vehicle Consulting
Legend (discipline)
Advisory and Cost Estimation
GIS and Graphic Design
Table 9 - Staff time commitment per Task
3.2 Experience and Resumes
The project will be led by Cress Wakefield, PE as Project Director and Anthony Bruzzone, AICP, CTP as Project Manager, responsible for the overall project delivery, coordination, quality control, and review.
Technical efforts will be led by Alexandra Cava as Deputy Project Manager, responsible for technical coordination of analysts. Arup has selected a team of analysts with strong experience in ZEV deployments, infrastructure analysis, cost estimation, GIS, and data analysis to undertake Tasks 1 through 6.
See full resumes are included in Appendix A and provide detail on experience of the project team, including projects of similar size, capacity, and dollar value.
Role Staff
Hours by
Staff
TASK TOTALS
Project Director Cress Wakefield 46
Project Manager Anthony Bruzzone 56
Cost Estimation Lead Giuliana Galante 40
Electrical Engineer Erin Richmond 140
Brennan Sydor 12
Energy Lead Mike Petouhoff 32
Ann Dennis 12
Energy Analyst Kaiya Levine 108
DPM + Fleet Transition Lead Alex Cava 208
Cost Analyst Ian Gerber 0
Cost Analyst Zara Abdellaoui 260
Advisory Analyst Tina Villaraza 124
Fleet Procurement Advice Lead Andrew Papson 36
GIS and Graphic Design Emanuel Papageorgiou 56
Fleet Transition Planner Kevin Connolly 60
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4. Scope Exclusions
Arup’s fee estimate is based on all the technical requirements listed in the scope of work. Specific exclusions are noted below, by Task. Section 4.8 identifies our response to the City’s standard contract terms and conditions.
Should additional analysis be required after project kick-off, an additional services fee estimate can be developed by Arup for discussion and approval by the City.
4.1 Task 0 Exclusions
Additional meetings beyond the Inception Meeting and 10 bi-weekly meetings are excluded from the fee estimate.
Arup assumes that a single point-of-contact at the City will be appointed to the project to manage internal decision-making processes related to the Phased Master Plan and all associated memoranda and deliverables to facilitate streamlined updates, with comments and feedback on draft deliverables to be consolidated for final submission.
4.2 Task 1 Exclusions
Selection of individual replacement vehicles is excluded from the fee estimate. The technology review will provide a broad overview of common ZEV replacement makes and models, by class and vehicle type, based on the City’s general fleet functions.
4.3 Task 2 Exclusions
Arup has budgeted for on-site visits at up to 10 sites by the Electrical Engineering team to review conditions at municipal depots where charging infrastructure is planned. Site visits will be scheduled in advance with the City to make sure staff are available and will occur over 1-2 contiguous days. Additional on-site visits by the Electrical Engineering team are excluded from the fee estimate, but can be added for an additional fee if required.
Coordination with the local utility is excluded from the analysis. Input from the local utility is expected to be provided by the City’s designated point of contact with the utility.
4.4 Task 3 Exclusions
Design of infrastructure improvements to city sidewalks/streets to accommodate recommended curbside charging stations (e.g., location of curb cuts, modifications to existing infrastructure), is excluded from the analysis. Arup will specify only a recommended location and charging station type for on-route charging.
4.5 Task 4 Exclusions
All cost estimation will be conducted at a Class 5 Rough Order of Magnitude Cost Estimate level, as defined by the AACE International.
The cost of new grid connections (if required) is excluded from the Class 5 cost estimate.
4.6 Task 5 Exclusions
None.
4.7 Task 6 Exclusions
Arup has budgeted for the following presentations:
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• Two (2) City Council meetings for information/discussion – draft 1 and draft 2 of Phased Master Plan. • One (1) City Council meeting for final adoption – final Phased Master Plan.
Additional presentations are excluded from the fee estimate.
Further, Arup has budgeted for time to incorporate comments and feedback from City Staff and City Council from the following draft documents:
• Two drafts of the Phased Master Plan.
Additional drafts/revisions outside of the review and comment period for the two drafts are excluded from the fee estimate.
.
5. Project Schedule, Hours and Fee
5.1 Schedule
From Notice to Proceed, the Zero-Emission Vehicle Fleet and Infrastructure Transition Plan can be delivered in approximately six
months, per the indicative schedule in the revised Table 10, inclusive of the estimated City
staff and City Council review period. The indicative schedule represents the estimated amount of time to complet
e technical activities based on past project experience, but City Council review dates are not confirmed, which may require additiona
l time to accommodate. Arup will work with the City after project kick-off
to align the delivery of the Phased Master Plan with appropriate City Council dates and confirm the schedule from end of technical analysis to final presentation.
A two-week review period is assumed for all draft deliverables submitted to City staff for review and incorporation into the
final Phased Master Plan.
Table 10 - Indicative project schedule
Week of
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
Week 17
Week 18
Date TBD
Date TBC
Week 1
Week 2
Date TBC
Week 1
Week 2
Date TBC
Task 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
City staff review period 8
Council presentation 9
Council presentation 10
Final presentation Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Task 4
Task 5
Task 6
Legend
In-person meeting /presentation
# Bi-weekly meetings (virtual)
Site visit
5.2 Hours and Fee
5.2.1 Hours
Table 11 shows the summary of hours per Task, by discipline, for all staff, used as the basis for the fee estimate.
Table 11 - Summary of project hours by Discipline and Task
5.2.2 Fee
Arup’s lump sum fee for the Zero-Emission Vehicle Fleet and Infrastructure Plan is $213,100, inclusive of expenses. The fee breakdown by Task is provided in Table 12.
Table 12 - Fee estimate
Estimated expenses for travel to site for select meetings and the electrical site visit are $1,500, and have been included in the fee above.
Our fees are net of any and all taxes.
We will invoice our fees by task, upon completion of each task as reported by Arup.
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6. Terms and Conditions
The City’s standard contract’s terms and conditions have been reviewed by Arup and are found to be generally acceptable. Should our submission be of interest, we would wish to discuss with the City a limited number of items in order to align with industry standards and our insurance policy, including the standard of care, indemnity, as well as incorporation of a reasonable limitation of liability.
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A. Resumes
Cress Wakefield
Cress excels on complex projects with multi-disciplinary teams and is focused on helping clients achieve their goals.
She brings an integrated approach of energy and sustainability to every project.
Cress is an Associate Principal in Arup’s Seattle office. She leads the electrical group and the sustainability and energy services. Cress is committed to sustainable solutions and has experience with masterplanning, renewables, energy resilience, and building electrical designs. Her work builds on 20 years of experience in the design of electrical systems for a variety of projects, from commercial and higher education to research labs and museums. A few notable projects include the Space Needle Renovation, the Modern Wing at the Art Institute of Chicago, Pike Place MarketFront, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Headquarters. With training as a building electrical engineer and passion for energy consulting, she sits at the intersection of the energy transition, where new technology and policy meet traditional infrastructure. She is currently working on the building design of a laboratory for battery testing research, district energy planning for a net-zero commercial campus, and electrical infrastructure planning for a corporate fleet electrification of 650 vehicles.
Project experience
Confidential EV Charging Facility, Redmond, WA
Project director for a new EV charging facility for a corporate client’s private commute fleet of approximately 300 vehicles. The fleet includes a diverse mix of over-the-road coaches, 14-passenger vehicles, and minivans. Arup's scope includes energy load and microgrid modeling analysis, coordination with the electric utility, engineering of a gantry structure for overhead charging, vehicle tracking to inform yard layout, and fire consulting to inform loss prevention decisions.
County of San Diego Sustainability Consulting Services On-Call, San Diego, CA
On call is to support sustainable building design and operations consulting.
Senior energy consultant working on the specific task of updating the Green Fleet Action Plan. The Green Fleet Action Plan will build on current work to set a framework for an accelerated fleet conversion, including establishing new GHG emission reduction targets and best practices for implementing infrastructure to charge, operate, and maintain the future zero-emission fleet and associated facilities.
Confidential EV and Logistics Planning Study, Redmond, WA Energy & Electrical Consultant for logistics recommendations for confidential client’s EV fleet. Arup provided logistics, electrical engineering, and Profession
Electrical Engineering
Current position
Associate Principal
Joined Arup
1999
Years of experience
20 Qualifications
BS (Honors), Architectural
Engineering and BA (Honors),
Spanish & University of Kansas at
Lawrence, 1999
PE State of Washington (#42364)
LEED Accredited Professional
transportation consulting services for the strategic plan to modernize and expand a leading tech firm’s campus operations facilities to support projected growth, as well as the sustainability goal to be zero carbon by 2030.The study provided an understanding of the facility needs, utility, and site requirements to accommodate programs for the employee Transportation, Mail, Food & Beverage, Furniture & Moves, Art, and Waste Sorting operations. These needs can be used to inform decisions about when and how to deliver these projects, in coordination with broader masterplanning efforts and the client’s plan to convert all fleet vehicles to ZEV.
Stanford Health Care EVSE Masterplan, San Francisco, CA Electrical Reviewer for site specific feasibility studies for implementation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure at six different sites. The Stanford Health Care (SHC) Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Masterplan evaluated the long-term EV charging station requirements across the SHC portfolio of properties in the San Francisco Bay Area. The EVSE Masterplan provides guidelines for near- and long-term implementation of EVSE, defining the electrical requirements, number, type, and location of charging stations across the SHC portfolio and considerations for rollout. The EVSE Masterplan identified market trends affecting EV adoption amongst distinct staff and visitor user groups to provide detailed EV charging station requirements that more accurately suit SHC's user base. Arup's scope of work included strategic planning, electrical engineering, and cost estimation.
Davao City Bus Review, Philippines
Electrical Reviewer for the feasibility study including transport planning, town and country planning, project management, operator franchise agreement, and bid evaluation. A proposed modern bus system in Davao City that will replace the existing public utility jeepneys and filicabs currently operating in the city. It calls for introduction of a bus system with 29 rationalized bus routes replacing 125 current public utility jeepney (PUJ) routes, replacement of existing PUJs with 1100 buses, development of a service charge contract for bus operations, implementation of an automatic fare collection system, bus location system and bus priority system, and creation of new bus stops and depots/terminals.
Martha’s Vineyard Transit Authority Bus Charging, Edgartown, MA Electrical Engineering Reviewer supporting the electrification of the VTA's bus fleet. The project includes installation of a microgrid with photovoltaic system, battery energy storage, and diesel backup generator as well as several in-route charging stations. Arup provided electrical and civil design services.
Confidential Tech Campus Masterplan, WA
Energy consultant for the masterplan of a new tech company office campus in Washington. Arup is providing energy, transportation, acoustics, and logistics services. Energy services include looking at major building system options, electrification, electric vehicle charging, renewables, battery storage, and setting design criteria to achieve the ambitious 24/7 net positive energy and net positive carbon goals of this campus.
Confidential Large Food and Beverage Client, Multiple Locations Electrical Engineer for a portfolio electrification and infrastructure project with a large food and beverage client with thousands of locations around the world. On this project, Arup developed strategic direction for MEP infrastructure for the client’s template design for the U.S. and Canada to address future business growth and the client's sustainability goals, including electrification. Arup’s work included review of technical documents, interviews with client design and construction teams, site visits, energy and water modeling, development of alternate designs including equipment selection and schematics, and cost-benefit assessment (Level 4 cost estimation) for various design scenarios. The work has culminated in client leadership charrettes to present results, offer recommendations, gather feedback, and inform future implementation workstreams.
Anthony Bruzzone
As an experienced project manager, Tony has a pragmatic perspective, providing quality transit service and operations planning that consider financial considerations.
Anthony Bruzzone is an Associate Principal in Arup's San Francisco office, and is a transportation planner. His 40 years of experience includes transit service and operations planning, capital projects and airport experience. Tony most recently managed the $1.7 million study to reassess the feasibility and benefit of connecting Boston's separate north and south commuter rail services into one system. Tony's interests focus on the optimization of transportation operations and the reduction of transportation impacts on the environment, residents, and businesses. He was the project manager for a study to determine the feasibility of using solar power to operate BART rapid transit trains. His most recent and current project is assessing the feasibility of developing and operating a 50 mile battery electric bus rapid transit route from Visalia to Hanford to Lemoore in the Central Valley, and assesses enroute charging and electric vehicle performance. Prior to working with Arup, Tony was AC Transit's Manager of Service and Operations Planning where he coordinated day-to-day operations planning needs, coordinated and managed various bus corridor studies and was liaison for San Francisco's $2 billion Salesforce Transit Center project.
Project experience
Cross Valley Corridor Phase 1 Implementation Plan, Tulare County CA Project manager for a study to implement a 50 mile long bus rapid transit service using electric vehicles. Working with Arup staff, manages and supervises energy consumption and delivery studies, including utility assessments. Identifying overall costs for the service as well as implementation schedule. Project in on-going with a February completion date.
Davao High Priority Bus System, Davao, Philippines
Senior advisor during the concept validation process of the new 1,100 bus network, transitioned into senior advisor for the development of bus specifications for the emerging project. Buses procurement included a new fleet of 380 articulated electric buses and is expected in mid 2024 with implementation about 18 months later. Tony worked with specification developers to identify key requirements, provided analysis on various aspects of the bus design (including floor heights, capacities, etc) and also coordinated with the analysis that lead to the government’s decision to procure about one- third of the fleet for the first ever Philippines electric bus deployment.
Profession
Transport Planning
Current position
Associate Principal
Joined Arup
2008
Years of experience
40 Qualifications
BA, Political Science, San
Francisco State University, 1979
AICP Certified Transportation
Planner
LEED Green Associate
Professional associations
Previous Chair, San Francisco
Planning and Urban Research
Association Transportation Policy
Board
President, Berkeley Design
Advocates 2005-2022
Member, City of Berkeley, CA
Transportation Commission 2008-
2012, 2015-2022
Publications
Large Program Cost Estimating:
Nuanced Implementation
Assumptions Make Non-Nuanced
Impacts, (co-author Giuliana
Galante), Transportation Research
Record 1–10,
https://doi.org/10.1177/0361198120
934477, 2020
Making BART Run with the Warm
California Sun: A Case Study of
Options for Using On-Site
Photovoltaics to Provide Traction
Power, Transportation Research
Board Paper 16-0466, (co-author
Mike Ferry), TRB 2016 Annual
Conference, Washington, DC.
The World's First Programmatic
Systemwide Ferry Transport
Environmental Analysis: Lessons
County of San Diego Green Fleet Action Plan, San Diego, California The County of San Diego updated its Green Fleet Action Plan to establish forward-looking goals for fleet GHG emissions reduction, increased fleet sustainability, and ZEV infrastructure adoption. Tony provided review of Arup generated analysis and materials and assessed the feasibility of suggested strategies and outcomes.
Included was consideration of the opportunity to “pause” scheduled light-duty fleet replacement to increase fleet utilization and allow for a more relaxed EV purchase schedule.
Richards Boulevard Office Complex, Sacramento, CA
Tony led the transportation analysis and assessment activities for the new California State office campus at Richards Boulevard and 7th Streets in Sacramento’s River District. The site will ultimately house about 5,000 state employees in a new 1.3 million ft² office complex. Transportation provisions on the campus include adjacency to light rail, new dedicated cycle tracks to encourage bicycle use, outstanding pedestrian amenities, a dedicated freight and loading dock for goods movements, and a parking program of about 1,600 vehicles that is designed to initially provide 300 EV spaces with provision for providing charging facilities at scale.
Corporate Electric Bus Maintenance and Storage Facility, Washington State Arup is providing design services for a 250 electric bus maintenance and storage facility in Washington State for a corporate owned employee bus fleet. Tony assisted in determining total fleet size, identified bus duty cycles and coordinated with other Arup disciplines on total energy requirements, bus circulation needs, facility programming and bus dwell and storage times. The project is on-going.
BART Solar Feasibility Study, Bay Area, CA
Project Manager for the first-ever feasibility study examining the use of onsite solar photovoltaics (PV) to provide traction power to a rail transit system. This leading-edge study found that solar PV could provide 10% to 30% of BART’s power needs (which has a peak demand of 80 MW), reduce the system’s carbon footprint, and increase BART’s energy resilience through self-generation. The study included a contractual and regulatory analysis, as well as a technical, operational, infrastructure, and economic feasibility assessment. Arup and its project partners assessed the potential scope of PV generation on BART and BART adjacent property and analyzed how that energy can be incorporated into BART’s station and its traction power system Salesforce Transit Center, San Francisco, CA
Lead Bus Operations Planner during the design phase of the recently completed Salesforce Transit Center (STC). STC is a $2bn project to rebuild the previous 70-year-old Transbay uses, with a new and larger multimodal transit center for buses and eventually commuter and intercity trains. In his role, Tony worked with designers to analyze and verify bus operations requirements for the new facility, a continuation of his previous work while at AC Transit which included staging full-scale, real-time simulations of terminal concepts in the field with more than 145 scheduled departures in a one-hour period, as well as simulations of local bus plaza operations and also simulations of exclusive bus ramps into terminal complex.
MassDOT North-South Rail Link Reassessment, Boston, MA
Project Manager for a reassessment of Boston’s multi-billion-dollar concept to link North and South Stations, allowing through-running trains, increasing rail capacity and providing better access to downtown Boston. The project required conversion of the MBTA commuter rail system to electric traction to allow for tunnel operation.
Tony supervised all aspects of the 19-month, $1.75 million effort including planning, rail operations analysis, civil design and tunnel/geotechnical investigations. The study identified new, previously discarded alignments, and proposed the use of larger and more efficient tunneling methods.
BART Demand Management Strategies, San Francisco Bay Area, CA Worked with BART on strategies to mitigate current and future capacity overloads on the system both at the stations and on the line. Strategies being considered include peak period and peak station fare surcharges, additional parallel bus service to the impacted stations, and automobile parking strategies.
Solano Rail Hub – Benefits & Design Alternatives
Project Manager for consideration of design options to redevelop the current Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak/Capitol Corridor Station into a new hub station that increases passenger convenience and safety, provides a new and safe pedestrian connection between the two downtowns and catalyzes in-fill development at a central Solano County location and hub of future rail and bus activity.
Bay Area Core Capacity Transit Study, San Francisco and Oakland, CA As strategic advisor, Tony worked with the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and transit operators to identify capacity deficiencies in the intensely used Oakland-San Francisco Transbay Corridor, and identify appropriate responses and actions, including policy changes and demand management strategies, minor infrastructure projects and consideration of major new investments, including new Bay transit crossings.
Sacramento Valley Station Area Master Plan, Sacramento, CA Project Manager for the master plan of the existing Sacramento Valley Train Station. Arup analyzed and sized the transit operational areas (the rail system and the bus layover areas), including synthesizing the plans of the operating agencies to determine both anticipated ridership and operational protocols. Arup also developed the overall sustainability program for the master plan area to achieve greenhouse gas reductions and improved resiliency. Tony analyzed rail operating capacities and future demands.
SACOG Downtown Transit Integration Study, Sacramento, CA Project Manager for the study which considered and recommended a common routing through downtown Sacramento for the 40 peak hour regional buses that serve CBD employment. Identified pre-pandemic bus ridership by stop, identified future land use changes, and then combined data with street conditions to identify the best locations for new stops and a simple, legible routing. In addition, Arup developed conceptual plans for a midday bus storage facility to reduce unnecessary regional bus deadheads, reduce operating costs and advance deployment of zero-emission vehicles.
Chico to Sacramento Inter-City Transit Strategic Plan, Bay Area, CA Project Manager for considering the feasibility of BCAG assuming responsibility for the operation of the existing Amtrak Thruway bus that connects to the Capitol Corridor and San Joaquin trains, and enhancing service to provide commute and all-day services between Chico and Sacramento that not only provide train connections but also serve workers, shoppers, sports fans and concert attendees. The study is ongoing and includes service design, routing considerations, ridership definitions, a capital program, and a marketing plan.
Sacramento Area Council of Governments, Next Generation Transit Study, Sacramento, CA Transit Task Lead for the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Next Generation Transit Study, which is assessing the opportunities and challenges impacting implementation of the next generation of transit and mobility services for the Sacramento region. The study seeks establish policies and guidance to prioritize traditional transit in transit competitive markets, while considering new mobility options in less transit favorable areas. Extensive stakeholder outreach, supported by SACOG “big data” informs the development both short- term and long-term strategies that will allow the region’s transit network to evolve into a seamless, integrated regional system.
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Alexandra Cava
Alexandra brings key value to each project by providing innovative, bespoke solutions that balance competing
requirements from stakeholders and other contributors.
Alexandra Cava is a Senior Consultant for Arup’s Integrated Planning team specializing in ZEV Transition and Logistics. She is an industrial engineer with specialist expertise extending to the strategic planning and design of facilities, loading docks, and solutions that enhance operational efficiencies using lean manufacturing techniques. Alexandra has held technical leadership roles for planning and design studies, focusing on facility sizing assessments and developing feasible layout options that optimize space and functionality for various applications and vehicle types, including ZEVs.
Whether providing input during the design phase or improving upon an existing development, Alexandra strongly engages with various stakeholders throughout a project lifecycle. She incorporates complex design requirements and requests to provide holistic solutions. Alexandra has demonstrated these skills in her work for BART and other clients.
Project experience
California High-Speed Rail Sustainability Program, Central California Arup was selected by the CHSR Authority to support their sustainability program. As Sustainability Program Manager, Arup is leading a team of 12 consultants to support the delivery of sustainability services along the entire 500-mile route. Key tasks will include renewable energy modeling and procurement, climate change adaptation and resilience, setting sustainable design criteria, managing greenhouse gas and air quality emissions, carbon offsetting, and sustainability reporting. The new high-speed rail line will be designed to operate with 100% renewable energy, with an estimated capacity of
1.9 million MWh per year supported by solar power and battery storage systems. To safeguard this critical infrastructure for the next generation, Arup will also be conducting hazard analysis and developing resilient design approaches to mitigate climate change–related risks.
Alexandra is currently the ZEV Lead on Arup’s Sustainability contract with CHSR. She is advising on interim and feeder service route planning across California using zero-emission buses, as well as charging infrastructure requirements for each of the first four stations.
Central Concrete Zero-Emission Vehicle Blueprint, San Francisco, CA The concrete and cement industry accounts for approximately 2% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in California, and over 4% globally. Central Concrete is accelerating the transition of its fleet of over 250 concrete mixer trucks to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) to remain an industry leader and align with state targets to transition medium- and heavy-duty vehicles to ZEVs.
Profession
Logistics
Current position
Senior Consultant
Joined Arup
2017
Years of experience
7 Qualifications
B.S. Industrial Engineering,
California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo, 2016
Professional associations
Member, Institute of Industrial
Engineers
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Arup and its project partner developed a blueprint to chart the course for the company’s transition to ZEVs, evaluating the benefits of battery-electric versus hydrogen technologies and incorporating detailed logistical and operational considerations. Arup demonstrated that though challenging, the transition to fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) concrete trucks is feasible and will carry substantial benefits for local air quality and is anticipated to have a positive total cost of ownership relative to the current diesel fleet. Alexandra supported the planning analysis with a local jurisdictional review of Bay Area municipalities to determine operational requirements and limitations within urban areas which could impact the transition to ZEVs for heavy-duty vehicles.
DGS New Resources Building, Sacramento, CA
Logistics consultant for the State of California’s New Natural Resources Headquarters Building in downtown Sacramento. The new $500m office building of 800,000ft2 includes office space, conference center, wellness and childcare facilities, a food court and ground floor retail. In addition to achieving ZNE, the building will be designed to exceed the State Energy Code by 15%, maximize the amount of natural daylight to the office space and achieve LEED Silver certification.
Confidential Client, Battery Electric Bus Facility, Tech Campus, Seattle Area, Washington, USA Arup are commissioned in the design of an electric bus charging and maintenance facility for the client’s commute program, which will house approximately 300 battery electric vehicles. The design features an overhead gantry with solar photovoltaic panels and plug-in charging reels, as well as a maintenance area that can accommodate servicing for up to ten vehicles at any given time.
Alexandra is serving as a transportation and logistics lead, advising on overall site circulation and operational considerations, in addition to the design of the parking layout, maintenance facility, and bus wash area.
Confidential EV and Logistics Planning Study, Redmond, WA Logistics and EV consultant for recommendations for confidential client’s EV fleet. Arup provided logistics, electrical engineering, and transportation consulting services for the strategic plan to modernize and expand a leading tech firm’s campus operations facilities to support projected growth, as well as the sustainability goal to be zero carbon by 2030.The study provided an understanding of the facility needs, utility, and site requirements to accommodate programs for the employee Transportation, Mail, Food & Beverage, Furniture & Moves, Art, and Waste Sorting operations. These needs can be used to inform decisions about when and how to deliver these projects, in coordination with broader masterplanning efforts and the client’s plan to convert all fleet vehicles to ZEV.
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy, NY
Development of a citywide strategy for the expansion and supply of EV equipment in a sustainable and equitable manner to align with NYC’s goals of having ~162,000 EVs on the road by 2025. A suitability analysis was conducted to identify possible locations of charging stations based on high utilization, high equity, and high visibility scenarios throughout the boroughs. Varying phased delivery models were studied for the roll-out of EV infrastructure as well as barriers and opportunities for EV market expansion.
Electric Utility Innovative EV Charging Project, Los Angeles, CA Case study supporting the efficient and effective installation of EV charging infrastructure on public curbsides in an effort to provide charging opportunities for those who do not have access to at-home charging, in collaboration with the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI). Research captured key challenges and opportunities to deploying publicly accessible EV chargers, either at cost or free. Arup developed Charge4All – Site Suitability Tool to assist in determining the best locations for new EV chargers by allowing various stakeholders to understand high-level data and suitability at the curb based on key criteria gathered from multiple interviews.
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Giuliana Galante
Giuliana’s background allows her to integrate the structural characteristics of the project, constructability techniques, risks, and its economic output.
Giuliana is an associate in cost and risk advisory and a certified Risk Management Professional in the Montreal office. With over 10 years of experience, Giuliana has led the analysis in projects of diverse magnitudes and typologies, with a particular focus on heavy civil infrastructure.
Her background as a civil engineer with a master’s in construction management, as well as her experience with projects in different locations (US, Canada, Colombia, and others) allow her to provide a big picture view on the project's development and delivery, combining constructability, risks, and construction costs.
Project experience
Green Fleet Action Plan Lifecycle Cost Analysis, San Diego, CA Giuliana was the Project Manager for the lifecycle cost analysis model for the Green Fleet Action plan of the County of San Diego. The Green Fleet Action Plan, developed by Arup, establishes the transition plan and timelines for the County’s fleet across its multiple groups and departments. Giuliana led the team that developed a Class 5 Rough Order of Magnitude Lifecycle Cost Model for the vehicle transition plan from Internal Combustion Engine vehicles to Zero-Emission vehicles, including light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles. The model encompassed results and reports for the 25+ departments of the County, and included vehicle and infrastructure capital, operations, maintenance, and replacement costs.
Caltrain Business Plan, Bay Area, CA
Developed the capital construction and life cycle replacement cost model for the complex business plan of the Caltrain system in the Bay Area. Arup provided strategic advice, planning, management, and engineering expertise that spans from overarching programmatic considerations (financing and funding and capital cost estimates) to effective stakeholder engagement and outreach. Arup acted as a strategic advisor on the direction and conduct of the study as well as the interface with study partners and stakeholders.
Queen Street Bus Rapid Transit, Brampton, ON
Included in Metrolinx’s Next Wave Rapid Transit Planning portfolio of transit investments across the GTHA in the coming decades is an 18.5-kilometer BRT route through one of southern Ontario’s fastest-growing municipalities. The Queen Street BRT will connect residential, commercial, and industrial areas and passes through historic Downtown Brampton, presenting unique constraints for this high-capacity transit route. Arup led the development of an Initial Business Case for a bus rapid transit corridor for the Queen Street/Highway 7
Profession
Civil Engineering
Current position
Advisory Services Associate
Joined Arup
2016
Years of experience
10 Qualifications
MS, Civil Engineering, Stanford
University (2016)
BS Civil Engineering, Los Andes
University (2012)
PMI-RMP (2022) # 3364642
Professional Associations
Project Management Institute
Languages
English
Spanish
Italian
French (intermediate)
Publications
Transportation Research Record
“Large program cost estimating:
Nuanced Implementation Make
Non-Nuanced Impacts”, 2020.
Giuliana Galante, Anthony
Bruzzone
Design Trust for Public Spaces
NYC Building Guidelines Cost
Module, 2015. Adam Finkin,
Giuliana Galante
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corridor. Giuliana developed the high-level capital cost analysis for the initial business case of the bus rapid transit corridor. The scope included pavement demolition, reconstruction works, bus shelter installations, and roadway signaling modifications and installations.
San Francisco Oakland Bay-Bridge Pedestrian and Bicycle Path, San Francisco, CA Delivered the Capex, and Lifecycle analysis for the construction of a bike and pedestrian path on the West Span of the SFOBB. It includes complex steel connections between the existing 80yr old structure and new steel path, as well as marine, and on-deck installation procedures.
Allston Viaduct Peer Review, Boston, MA
Giuliana led the effort of conducting due diligence on the existing capital costs and rehabilitation costs for the Allston I-90 Interchange project, which consists of a 0.5mile highway and rail viaduct intersection. Evaluated different value engineering options for the "throat" portion of the alignment, translating them into capital savings during construction.
SLAC Matter in Extreme Conditions Experimental Hall CDR, Menlo Park, CA Giuliana is leading the cost analysis team in order to develop and maintain the capital cost estimates that support the Conceptual Design Report for the new Matter in Extreme Conditions Experimental Hall. This project continues Arup’s support for the new next generation of high-powered fundamental science at SLAC and builds on the earlier Petawatt projects to move the project forward.
High-Frequency Rail, Canada
Arup is the Owners Engineer for the VIA High-Frequency Rail project between Toronto and Quebec City.
Giuliana led the development of the project capital cost and lifecycle replacement costs for the proposed railway.
Her analysis considered the impact of various service levels throughout the concession period.
Giuliana is the risk manager for the Project Management Office of the HFR project. Her work includes liaising with multiple workstreams, continuously identifying, monitoring, assessing, and closing out risks on the project.
CIB Fixed Transportation Link, Canada
As Technical Consultant for the Fixed Transportation Link between Labrador and the Island of Newfoundland, Arup prepared a report in conclusion to a peer review of previously conducted investigations and studies to assess the high-level reasonableness of the previous conclusions and, where necessary, to provide alternative conclusions.
As the cost and risk specialist on the Project, Giuliana lead the team that performed the due diligence on the previously developed cost estimates. Her team developed a new baseline cost estimate, schedule, and developed a risk register for the project which encompassed risks ranging from procurement to operations.
Project Sierra Technical Due Diligence, Peru
Giuliana performed a due diligence analysis on the capital replacement and investment costs for 500km of freight railway in Peru. Particular attention was given to preventive investments to address the impacts of climatic events on the railway.
Jacques Cartier & Champlain Bridges Inc., Jacques Cartier Bike Path, Montreal, Canada Arup provided consulting services to support JCCBI in establishing execution protocols (maintenance, supervision and communication), the follow-up of different pilots and simulations around the winter operations of the JC bridge bike path and the design of improvement works on the multi-use path. Giuliana led the development of the capital costs for the improvements of the MUP and the due diligence on winter maintenance operational costs for the bike path.
Cristina Villaraza
Cristina is a senior transport planner in San Francisco with strong experience combining transport industry experience and economics to support IFIs, government, and private sector clients in developing policy and commercially viable
investment cases for transport.
Cristina is multi-disciplinary, holding several technical leadership roles across various disciplines for transport projects, leading policy and strategy development, transport planning, and techno-economic and cost-benefit assessments. She has advised and collaborated with investors, operators, and government to develop feasible and commercially viable strategies, policies, and operational plans for transport.
Project experience
Electric Vehicle Policy Analysis and Road Mapping, Philippines The project aimed to propose a strategic electric vehicle policy roadmap in the Philippines and involved assessments on power generation infrastructure and distribution systems, cost-benefit analysis, and simulations on the adoption of electric vehicles under various scenarios. Cristina led the research and analysis of global and local electric vehicle policies, market, and industry profiles; and provided substantial input on local market and industry development policy recommendations. Cristina also advised on the approach to EV demand and charging behavior projections and reviewed cost-benefit analyses. The study was intensively used in crafting the electric vehicle policy of the Government, which has been ratified as Senate Bill No. 1382 – National Energy Policy and Regulatory Framework for EVs and the Establishment of Electric Charging Stations.
World Bank – E-Mobility in Vietnam: National E-Mobility Roadmap and Deployment Strategies in Selected Cities, Vietnam
This World Bank study seeks to develop a national-level framework including policy and strategy directives to facilitate the development of an e-mobility ecosystem for Vietnam. Arup is leading all facets of the study including policy, strategy, and institutional analysis integrating elements of transport planning, electric mobility, utilities, and energy, industrial and manufacturing, as well as financial/investment advice. Cristina acted as an e-mobility specialist and heavily undertook various components of the background analysis study, including the international benchmarking review of e-mobility programs; policy gap assessments on market development, EV industry, and grid integration; oversaw the total cost of ownership analyses for various EV types. Cristina also advised on subconsultant work on EV market demand projections and led the development of policy recommendations for EV market growth. Cristina also advised on other national policy proposals on EV industry and EV grid integration.
Profession
Transport Planning
Current position
Senior Transport Planner
Joined Arup
2019
Years of experience
7 Qualifications
Master of Science (MSc) in
Sustainability in Transport,
University of Leeds – Institute of
Transport Studies, UK, 2018 (UK
Government Chevening Scholar)
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in
Humanities, major in Political
Economy, University of Asia and
the Pacific, PH, 2013
Master of Arts (MA) in Political
Economy with specialization in
International Relations and
Development, University of Asia
and the Pacific, PH, 2014
Professional associations
Member, Transportation Science
Society of the Philippines
Publications
The Philippines Stocktaking Report
on Sustainable Transport and
Climate Change: Data, Policy, and
Monitoring, 2016
Transforming Public Transport in
the Philippines: The Jeepney+
NAMA of the Philippine
Government, 2016
Philippine Electric Vehicle Policy
Analysis Report, 2019
World Bank – Siem Reap E-Bus Feasibility Assessment, Cambodia E-Mobility Lead for the feasibility assessment of deploying e-buses as a public transport service in Siem Reap, including serving the existing and new airport and the UNESCO heritage areas around the city. Cristina developed a locally calibrated model to plan a technically feasible e-bus system that was optimized to consider operational scheduling, constraints of the operating environment, and investment return objectives. This includes estimating fleet and infrastructure requirements and power loads under various possible power sourcing schemes, including solar and grid. Cristina further led costing assessments to determine the competitiveness of the e-bus scheme against a Diesel fleet and to ensure investment return objectives are met.
World Bank – Route Optimization and Service Planning for Electrification of the Quezon City Bus Network, Quezon City, Philippines
Deputy Project Manager and Public Transport Planner, supporting the Project Manager in team management, ensuring coordination across the various work components, and liaising with key stakeholders, while also leading the restructuring of routes to improve linkages to underserved areas and to the current and future rail network. Cristina also advised on the optimization of operational/service plans to align with demand, reduce costs, and to ensure that estimated service operational costs is within government budget. Quezon City (QCity) introduced the fully government-subsidized QCity Bus Service eight-route bus network, with a fleet of 93 privately operated Diesel buses. Two potential bus routes also for consideration. The Quezon City Local Government is seeking to develop an investment proposal for the eventual transition of the QCity Bus Service to a fully electric bus fleet. Development of the investment proposal for E-Bus transition will be in three phases.
For the first phase, Arup was commissioned to optimize the existing route network and service plan, identify bus stop locations, and to estimate sizing requirements for an e-bus depot.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Davao High Priority Bus System (HPBS), Davao City, Philippines Deputy Project Manager (2019-2021) and E-Bus Lead, supporting the Project Manager in team management and ensuring coordination and technical coherence across disciplines, where she also developed a suite of integrated analytical tools that enabled the planning and optimization of operational schedules, infrastructure requirements, and that achieved investment return objectives. The Department of Transportation Philippines, through an ADB loan, commissioned Arup to lead the refinement of a modern bus network of 29 routes to replace the jeepney system and undertake the detailed engineering design. In her roles, Cristina estimated socio-economic impacts and further performed an incremental internal rate of return analysis to determine the viability of adopting electric buses and led the market research of bus suppliers and directly engaged with industry players in market sounding activities to determine a suitable commercial model. Cristina further supported the development of bid requirements for vehicles and is supporting bid query management. This led to the government approval for a 300+ electric bus fleet in Davao City. As a transport planner, she supported the refinement of the routes, development of bus stop design guidelines and identifying optimal locations and assessing the sizing and site conditions for depots and terminals. Currently, Cristina is supporting the evaluation of bus fleet tenders for the project.
Davao High Priority Bus System, Philippines
Arup was requested to lead the refinement of a modern bus network to replace the jeepney system and undertake the Detailed Engineering Design – including updating the service plan, assessing bus infrastructure design, developing pedestrian improvement schemes, financial analysis, and environmental and social safeguard assessments to comply with DOTr and ADB requirements. Cristina acts as the deputy project manager and leads the electric bus work component and developed a suite of analytical tools and models to plan e-bus operations and infrastructure requirements and has undertaken a socio-economic evaluation to determine its viability. This has led to the government approval of detailed design works for a 300+ electric bus fleet in the city. Cristina also supported refining the overall bus service plan and route network; development of bus stop design guidelines and identifying their optimal locations; and the site assessment and sizing of depots and terminals.
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Kevin Connolly
Kevin Connolly is a Task Leader and transportation
professional with Arup. Kevin has more than 25 years of experience in transportation planning including transit operations, financial planning, freight and aviation planning and policy and strategic development.
Kevin produced strategic plans and service design guideline policies for the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (SF Bay Ferry), Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and BART. He also produced short-range transit plans for SF Bay Ferry, VTA and BART. Kevin has also delivered several capital projects and programs from concept and feasibility through construction and final delivery. Key highlights include permitting and planning for BART extensions to East Contra Costa County and San Jose along with light rail and bus rapid transit projects in San Jose. For SF Bay Ferry, Kevin delivered $300 million in new and expanded ferry facility investments including expansion of the San Francisco Ferry Terminal and new maintenance facilities in Alameda and Vallejo.
Project experience
Transportation Consultant, Bay Area, CA*
Independent Consultant for transportation engagements in California including zero emission fleet transition plans, transit operational analyses, transportation financial planning, general plan transportation elements, and community transportation plans.
San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority, San Francisco, CA
Managed professional staff and led Bay Area ferry agency’s capital development program in areas such as: environmental permitting, grant applications and administration, financial planning, service planning, short- range transit plans, property leasing and stakeholder outreach. Key programmatic achievements include completion of agency’s first strategic plan, development of agency financial model, revised service plans in response to BART Strike and COVID pandemic, development of service design guidelines and service expansion policy, development of zero emissions master plan. Key capital project achievements include expansion of Downtown San Francisco Ferry Terminal, development of new ferry terminals in Alameda, Richmond and Mission Bay section of San Francisco, and new ferry maintenance facilities in Vallejo and Alameda.
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, Santa Clara, CA Managed professional staff through planning studies and programs as well as planning phases of the agency’s transit capital program, including: permitting and environmental documentation, real estate disposition, stakeholder outreach,
Profession
Transport Planning
Years of experience
34 Qualifications
MS, Urban Planning, Columbia
University
BA, George Washington
University, History and American
Civilization
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strategic planning, short-range transit plans, fleet planning and financial planning. Key programmatic achievements include completion of Bus Rapid Transit Master Plan, Express Bus Feasibility Study, Light Rail Revision Study, Bus Comprehensive Operations Analysis, Service Design Guidelines, Service Expansion Policy, fare program revision, creation of agency planning intern program and development of community transportation plans. Key capital project achievements include successful completion of planning and permitting phases of Silicon Valley BART extension, Santa Clara-Alum Rock Bus Rapid Transit, and the Capitol Expressway Light Rail Expansion.
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, Contra Costa, CA Project Manager in BART Planning Group focusing on Contra Costa County and select systemwide capital and planning initiatives. Key planning project experience included development of service design guidelines, system expansion policy, station retrofit guidelines, short-range transit plans, station area plans, and station access plans.
Key capital project achievements include feasibility, planning and permitting phases for BART extension to East Contra Costa County, study of core system impacts of extension to San Jose, and station capacity improvement plans.
The Kingsley Group Policy, San Francisco, CA
Staff-level Analyst for a management consultant firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions in the maritime and rail freight industries. Key project experience included market analysis studies of cross-border rail expansion between US and Mexico, increasing market for tank containers in North America, rail master plans for the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, and GIS mapping for merger studies in the rail freight industry. Kevin also led the marketing and communications practice for the firm.
Mayan Resorts Development Corporation, Belize
Master Planner and Infrastructure Development co-lead for a private land company in Belize, Central America.
Created a concept development program for potential partner investors in the eco-tourism industry. Worked with local officials to develop a sustainable timber production plan centered around mahogany forest resources.
New York City Economic Development Corporation, New York City, NY Vice President managing policy development, planning and property leasing and development activities for rail freight, maritime and aviation real estate assets owned by the City of New York. Kevin managed the professional staff of five real estate and planning analysts.
URS Corporation, Latin America
Senior Planner on a team dedicated to toll road analysis studies in Latin America and elsewhere for investment bank financing documentation. Kevin also served as Staff Editor-in-Chief on detailed engineering reports.
Howard / Stein-Hudson Associates, New York City, NY
Staff Planner for the firm specializing in public outreach and engagement in the New York area. Kevin participated and led public workshops and outreach programs for major transportation initiatives and construction projects throughout New York City.
Kaiya Levine
Kaiya Levine is an Energy and Sustainability Consultant with experience in supporting the growth of distributed energy resources and decarbonization of the electric grid.
Kaiya combines her passion for sustainability with project management experience to deliver innovative renewable energy projects. She has expertise in process improvement, customer engagement, data analytics, and report development. Kaiya has a strong understanding of distributed energy resources with a focus on operations and grid integration.
Kaiya has led data driven initiatives to provide insights to customers on interconnecting distributed energy resources to the grid.
Kaiya has managed projects focused on distributed energy resources (DER) propensity adoption, microgrid development, energy software solutions, and zero-emission transportation. Her zero-emission transportation experience with Arup has included ferry vessel electrification, medium- and heavy-duty fleet transition planning, and equitable deployment of charging infrastructure.
Project experience
County of San Diego Green Fleet Action Plan, San Diego, CA The County of San Diego updated their Green Fleet Action Plan to establish forward-looking goals for fleet GHG emissions reduction, increased fleet sustainability, and a long-term ZEV charging infrastructure deployment strategy for its 4,300-vehicle fleet. The plan builds on the County’s prior Green Fleet Action Plan, EV Roadmap, and Climate Action Plan. Kaiya supported fleet and operational analyses to demonstrate how a lower ratio of charging stations to vehicles can meet charging demands while effectively balancing convenience and cost. Further evaluations considered opportunities for interconnecting distributed energy resources to supplement charging needs, minimize grid energy demands, and ensure resiliency of critical operations.
San Francisco Department of Environment Blueprint for Medium- and Heavy- Duty Vehicles
San Francisco Department of Environment (SFE) pursued funding from the California Energy Commission to equitably deploy charging infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty (MDHD) electric vehicles. The Blueprint supported the city’s commitment of net zero emissions and aligns with their commitment to support disadvantaged communities through transportation electrification.
Kaiya managed the project to identify key fleet operators who manage five or fewer MDHD ZEVs.
SSA Pacific Blueprint for Zero Emission Fleet Transition Energy and Sustainability Consultant, Arup’s role on this project is developing a replicable strategy to create zero emission vehicles on and off-road logistics
Profession
Sustainability
Current position
Energy and Sustainability
Consultant
Joined Arup
2022
Years of experience
4 Qualifications
B.S. Environmental Studies,
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Publications
Supervised Learning for
Distribution Secondary Systems
Modeling: Improving Solar
Interconnection Processes, Institute
of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers
Feasibility of Ferry Electrification
with Lessons Learned for Fleet
Electrification
to support agricultural goods movement in California. We developed flexible infrastructure pathways for SSA Pacific to implement zero emission vehicle infrastructure and navigate uncertainties. Kaiya is the project manager in coordinating resources and ensure quality control of documents.
Medium and Heavy Duty Zero Emission Vehicle Blueprint, San Francisco Environment, CA Created a MD/HD EV Blueprint in San Francisco to guide the creation of an affordable, convenient, and equitable charging infrastructure for 10,000 MD/HD ZEVs by 2030.
Ferry Electrification Feasibility Study
Kaiya acted as the Deputy Project Manager to identify the feasibility of transitioning two ferry routes in the Eastern United States to all-electric vessels. Arup considered operational parameters to recommend the optimal solution and shoreside infrastructure requirements for transitioning the fleet.
Water Emergency Transportation Authority: Transition to Zero Emission Ferries, CA Kaiya acted as the Deputy Project Manager to develop a California Energy Commission (CEC) blueprint that outlines the implications and requirements for the Water Emergency Transportation Authority to electrify the ferry fleet in the San Francisco Bay. Arup focused on the shoreside infrastructure requirements and considered the impacts of converting WETA’s fleet of high-speed vessels to electric propulsion systems. This project required coordination with local utilities, municipalities, and stakeholders to support the transition to zero emission vessels.
Municipal Water District PV+BESS Construction Management Project development manager supporting municipal water districts with their initiative to maintain maximum operating capabilities by interconnecting solar PV systems and BESS. The systems range from new BESS with resiliency to paired PV + BESS and standalone solar. They are designed to provide zero-emission resiliency to critical public sector services while also limiting operating costs through utility bill reduction. Acting as the owner's representative to oversee design and construction activities to ensure that the systems are built on time and on budget.
Municipal Solar and Storage: Engineering and Project Development Services, East Bay Community Energy, CA Provided engineering services to provide critical facilities in East Bay Community Energy territory with energy resilience solutions including solar PV and battery energy storage solutions. Supported with site assessment and modeling of distributed energy resources at each facility.
San Diego Clean Power Community Needs Assessment
Kaiya developed a program prioritization framework and scoring methodology for San Diego Clean Power (SDCP) to evaluate the impact of implementing potential programs in their communities. Arup supported in collecting data from community members and interviewed SDCP board members to develop a scoring system.
This scoring was then utilized to rank programs based on their benefits and considered air quality, public health, economic impacts, and resiliency.
California Environmental Quality Act, Multiple Projects, CA Assessed the environmental impacts of constructing new energy infrastructure as proposed by local utilities and conducted techno-economic analyses to evaluate potential alternatives. Kaiya acted as the project manager to closely engage with the utility and CPUC, request and analyze data, and compile findings for the proceeding process.
Provable Anonymization of Grid Data for Cyberattack Detection, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, CA
Analyzed efficacy of applying differential privacy to energy data to enable data analysis and detect cyberattacks against energy delivery systems while preserving critical elements of the datasets. Researched on advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) data, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) data, and DER data.
Secondary Systems Modeling for Improving Solar Interconnection Process, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, CO
Utilized machine learning to develop probabilistic secondary network topologies for utilities that did not have secondary data. Researched the benefits of using this low-voltage, secondary network data in the interconnection process for solar and storage.
High DER Planning, California Public Utility Commission, CA Supported the California Public Utilities Commission planning process for Distribution Resource Planning by developing bottoms-up load forecasting and assessing electrification impacts.
Behind-the-Meter Adoption Propensity Analysis, East Bay Community Energy, CA Conducted a techno-economic analysis in East Bay Community Energy territory to support increased resiliency.
Ran multiple scenarios to identify the best municipal buildings for interconnecting solar and storage.
Integrated Energy Policy Report: DER Performance Assessment, California Energy Commission, CA Evaluated historical distributed energy resources (DER) performance data with expected DER performance data to evaluate climatic impacts on the performance of resources, such as wildfires.
Erin Richmond
Erin is experienced in electrical design and is passionate about alternative energy sources and sustainable design solutions.
Erin is an electrical engineer in Arup's Seattle office. She provides electrical engineering services on a range of projects including museums, commercial tenant fit-outs, large scale hotel projects, and convention centers. She has experience in load calculations, single line development, power device layouts and lighting controls. She also has a great interest in using alternative energy sources and sustainable design, and in recent years has gained experience with calculations and feasibility studies for photovoltaic systems and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Erin is passionate about learning and finding ways to better her work. Her careful planning of time and resources, as well as a keen attention to detail, leads to thorough design.
Project experience
County of San Diego Green Fleet Action Plan, San Diego, CA Electrical engineer for the updated County of San Diego Green Fleet Action Plan, responsible for determining electrical loads of the new 4,300-vehicle ZEV fleet. The updated GFAP establishes new goals for GHG emission reductions, increased fleet sustainability, and best practices for implementing the necessary infrastructure to charge, operate, and maintain the future ZEV fleet and associated facilities.
Confidential Tech Campus Masterplan, WA
Energy consultant for the masterplan of a new tech company office campus in Washington. Arup is providing energy, transportation, acoustics, and logistics services. Energy services include looking at major building system options, electrification, electric vehicle charging, renewables, battery storage, and setting design criteria to achieve the ambitious 24/7 net positive energy and net positive carbon goals of this campus.
Lendlease EV Infrastructure Study, Multiple locations, USA Electrical engineer for the Lendlease ZEV infrastructure study. Arup developed a spreadsheet tool for the client that assesses EV charging infrastructure needs for multiple community locations based on existing fleet and facility inputs.
Furthermore, Arup designed a fleet infrastructure transition plan that included charging and electrical demands, emissions benefits, costs, and timelines for implementation.
Stanford Healthcare EV Masterplan, Multiple Locations, CA Electrical Engineer for the EVSE Masterplan across the SHC portfolio.
Assessed long-term EV adoption trends for the SHC geography to determine site-specific charging station rate recommendations for SHC’s facilities.
Profession
Electrical Engineering
Current position
Electrical Engineer
Joined Arup
2018
Years of experience
4 Qualifications
PE (#21035737)
Engineer in Training (#F19634)
MS, Electrical Engineering,
University of Iowa, 2016
BSE, Electrical Engineering,
University of Iowa, 2015
Evergreen State College, Campus Utility Infrastructure Design Competition, Olympia, WA Electrical Engineer for the development of infrastructure strategies that take a broad integrated look at options to improve heating and cooling as well as electricity, potable water, wastewater, storm water and solid waste on the Evergreen State College campus.
Confidential Tech Campus Masterplan and Tenant Improvement, CA Electrical Engineer for the tenant improvement of two existing buildings, each 188,000ft2, on a tech company campus in California. Arup is providing MEP design services through schematic design and review services through completion of this design-build project. Arup is also providing acoustics, communications, and sustainability services for the buildings as well as transportation services for the masterplan/overall site concept design. Targeting LEED Gold.
WeWork, 15th and Market, Seattle, WA
Electrical Engineer for multiple projects across multiple jurisdictions ranging in size from 40,000ft2 to 100,000ft2. Performed due diligence of shell tenant spaces for Owner, including review of base building systems, to advise the Owner of existing deficiencies and aid in lease negotiation. During design, acted as owner’s advocate, reviewing design-build engineer’s documents for compliance with local codes and against Owner’s standards.
WeWork, 333 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC
Electrical Engineer for an MEP team leading the design of five floors totaling 52,000ft2. Managed delivery of design executed out of three Arup offices in Seattle, Toronto, and San Francisco. Project included the first execution of WeWork’s newest standards for Canadian projects.
Molbak’s Retail Tenant Improvement, Woodinville, WA
Lead Electrical Engineer for the new 110,00ft2 mixed use development in Woodinville. The project includes retail space, a restaurant, café, event space, and utilities for prefabricated greenhouses. Arup is providing multidisciplinary services for the project such as including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, sustainability, daylighting, and logistics consulting.
Dexcom Production Facility, Penang, Malaysia
Electrical Engineer for a 1.5m ft2 facility including fabrication facilities, warehousing, a central utility building, and amenities, such as a head building, canteen, and social spaces. This is the company’s first manufacturing facility outside the US as they expand their production capabilities to meet increasing global demand for their treatment products.
PNNL Energy Science Center, Richland, WA
Electrical Engineer for the Kirksey Architects and Harvey Builders design-build energy sciences capability which consists of approximately 128,000ft
2 of laboratories, offices, a signature lobby/collaboration space, and support spaces. The project also includes the Heat Transfer Building (HTB), which is approximately 1,600ft2 of plant space with capacity to share and reject heat between multiple buildings in this section of the PNNL campus.
PNNL Grid Storage Launchpad (GSL), Richland, WA
Electrical Engineer for a $75m facility funded by the U.S. Department of Energy that boosts clean energy adoption to make the nation's power grid more resilient, secure and flexible. The 85,000ft2 includes 30 research labs and testing chambers that identify new materials and chemistries to power next-generation battery technologies.
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Mike Petouhoff
Mike Petouhoff leads teams in creating solutions for all aspects of vehicle electrification for both Battery Electric Vehicles and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles for heavy duty use.
Mike Petouhoff is an Associate Principal in Arup’s San Francisco office. With over 30 years of experience in California, Mike has led multiple teams at a global scale towards net zero solutions for their respective campuses.
His energy engineering, technology management, and finance background, along with his experience in projects across a variety of sectors (tech, government, and others) has allowed him to create financially prudent solutions at the state level for decarbonizing transportation and garner public buy-in for his strategies to addressing California’s Zero Emission Vehicle goals.
Project experience
West Village Zero Net Energy Demonstration Project, Davis, California Working with the University of California at Davis and the City of Davis, Mike led the development of West Village, California’s first zero net energy community, achieved through a combination of deep energy efficiency—energy use more than 58% less than California’s strict energy code at the time— and on-site renewable energy including PV and biogas from a waste food digester. Energy Efficiency measures were implemented for a variety of building types. The project team won a grant from the California Energy Commission for the design and implementation toward zero net energy, which had previously only been viewed as an aspirational goal—producing a cost effective large-scale physical demonstration with measures that paid for themselves and which have now become the basis for California’s new building code zero net energy mandate.
Apple Hydrogen Fuel Cell 1 & 2 - Grid Feeding Fuel Cell Array, North Carolina
As owner’s Rep oversaw all feasibility, financial analysis, permitting, design, construction, commissioning, operation of 5 MW of Solid Oxide Hydrogen Fuel Cells supplied by Directed Biogas. Oversaw the application of State and Federal Tax Credits, accelerated depreciation and CREBS and negotiated a PPA offtake agreement using avoided rates to ensure financial feasibility.
Oversaw Interconnection request and Substation buildout. Negotiated a directed biogas tariff that allowed biogas to be in injected into a public pipeline in one location and used to supply fuel cells at another location, with measurement protocols at both ends and crediting of % renewable credit based on the results.
This protocol was adopted by the North Carolina Utilities Commission in the form of a Declaratory Order, which was then certified by FERC making the protocol accessible throughout the US.
Profession
Sustainability
Current position
Associate Principal
Joined Arup
2023
Years of experience
38 Qualifications
Professional Engineer (P.E.), CA
60503
MBA, Dual Degree program-
Technology Management,
University of California, Berkeley,
and Finance at Columbia
University, New York
MS, Environmental and Energy
Engineering, University of
California, Los Angeles
BS, Engineering, United States
Naval Academy, Annapolis
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Apple Tantau Behind the Meter Fuel Cell Project, California As owner’s Rep oversaw all feasibility, financial analysis, permitting, design, construction, commissioning, operation of 2 MW of Solid Oxide Hydrogen Fuel Cells supplied by Directed Biogas. Oversaw the application of State and Federal Tax Credits, accelerated depreciation and CREBS and negotiated a PPA offtake agreement using avoided rates to ensure financial feasibility. Negotiated Biogas purchase and agreement from a dairy farm in central valley to supply the fuel cells and coordinated directed biogas protocol for biogas conveyance through public pipelines.
Apple Tantau Behind the Meter PV Project, California
As owner’s Rep oversaw all feasibility, financial analysis, permitting, design, construction, commissioning, operation of 300KV Rooftop and Parking Lot solar array. Coordinated Interconnection request, Oversaw the application of State and Federal Tax Credits, accelerated depreciation and use of CREBS. 3MW Micro-Hydro project at Monroe Drop, Oregon
As owner’s Rep oversaw all feasibility, financial analysis, permitting, design, construction, commissioning, interconnection, operation, and optimization of a 3 MW micro hydro project that demonstrated the capability to generate renewable energy from the conveyance of irrigation water. Oversaw construction including building of headworks and installation and commissioning of equipment. Coordinated the optimization of operations including coordinating production with seasonal water flow.
Distributed Energy & Storage Apple Campus Renewable Energy Micro Grid, California As owner’s Rep oversaw all feasibility, financial analysis, permitting, design, construction, commissioning, operation, and optimization of complex micro grid with 14 MW of onsite PV, 4 MW of fuel cells, and 4 MWH of lithium-Ion storage in a microgrid configuration. Oversaw analysis and application of tax credits, accelerated depreciation, and Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBS) and calculation of avoided costs to ensure financial feasibility. Negotiated Biogas purchase and agreement from a dairy farm in central valley to supply the fuel cells and coordinated directed biogas protocol for biogas conveyance through public pipelines. Coordinated remote interactive gateway protocol w CAISO and PG&E metering design to make the Apple Park Campus microgrid a CAISO dispatchable load. Coordinate Interconnection w PG&E. Oversaw construction. Oversaw the design and implementation of 400 EV charging stations powered by the micro grid. Coordinated the AB900 certification of the Apple Park Campus with the CA Air Board and Governor’s office as the first facility to in CA to be certified by the Governor to achieve AB900 certification as a zero-carbon campus.
Wave Energy Demonstration Project, Ireland
As owner’s Rep oversaw all feasibility, financial analysis, permitting, design, construction, commissioning, interconnection, operation of a wave energy demonstration project in partnership with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland in Galway Bay Ireland. Coordinated data collection and optimization.
Fort Churchill 20 NW Nevada Solar Project with NV Energy, Nevada As owner’s Rep led the conception and oversaw all feasibility, financial analysis, permitting, design, construction, commissioning, operation, and optimization of solar PV project which demonstrated a first of its type of interaction between a private company and a regulated utility. In a state where regulations prohibited efficient use of tax credits by utilities at the time, Apple and NV Energy created an arrangement whereby Apple would finance, design, and construct the project, harvesting tax credit and accelerate depreciation benefits, and assume initial ownership, and then flip ownership after tax credits benefits harvested. NV Energy assumed responsibility for operation from day 1 of operations and then assumed ownership after 5 years to gain a fleet renewable generation asset at less cost than they would be able to achieve on their own. Negotiated a PPA offtake agreement for purchase of power feeding into the grid. The project used an innovative PV parabolic tracking reflector technology appropriate for the high desert environment. The project was submitted as part of
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the tri-annual IRP process and received unanimous approval by the Nevada Public Utilities commission, which noted the innovative nature of the deal, and the benefit not just to Apple but to Nevada ratepayers. 20 MW PV Project on Sichuan Plateau, China
As owner’s Rep led the conception and oversaw all feasibility, financial analysis, permitting, design, construction, commissioning, operation, and optimization of solar PV tracking array using high efficiency solar panels to create a 20 MW solar PV Farm in the Sichuan Plateau in China. The project used advanced technology solar PV with parabolic reflectors to take advantage of the high Direct Normal Irradiation (DNI) in the high dessert. Worked with China’s Ministry of Interior demonstrate the ability of the grasslands to support feeding of Yak’s which were important to the indigenous people of the area. Conducted study to show the moving tracking parabolic arrays created moving shadows which enhance growth of grasslands. Negotiated Interconnect Agreement with China State Grid, and offtake agreement with Ministry of Finance. This project was dedicated to meet the load of Apple’s facilities in China and provided a kickoff demonstration project for China’s suppliers.
Alternate Battery Chemistry Technology Energy Storage Demonstration Project, California Led development and implementation of project to demonstrate innovative energy storage technology lower cost than Li-Ion and with less supply chain constraints than Li-Ion, Using readily available substance- Iron and Air will potentially result in lower cost and less cost than Li-Ion.
Alternate Energy Storage Approach, California
Led development and implementation of project to demonstrate innovative energy storage technology lower cost than Li-Ion, through an innovative process that stores energy by heating large blocks of carbon with efficient resistive heating, and extracting energy using PV cells sensitive in the Infrared range.
Hydrogen Energy Storage Using Metal Halide Matrix, California Led development and implementation of project to demonstrate more cost-effective storage of Green Hydrogen though a metal halide matrix. The technology shows promise to reach energy storage densities previously achieved only by compressing hydrogen but avoiding high parasitic losses from compression energy since it operates at ambient pressure.
Apple PV3 17 MW Grid Feeding Solar Array, North Carolina As owner’s Rep oversaw all feasibility, financial analysis, permitting, design, construction, commissioning, operation, and optimization of solar PV tracking array using high efficiency solar panels to create a 20 MW solar PV Farm. Oversaw Interconnection request and Substation buildout. Resolved environmental permitting requirements reorienting the array configuration to accommodate environmental constraints. Oversaw analysis and application of tax credits, accelerated depreciation, and Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBS) and calculation of avoided costs to ensure financial feasibility. Negotiated off take agreement with Duke Energy for a Power Purchase Agreement at avoided rates to ensure financial feasibility. Negotiated a w North Carolina Department of Treasury for a State Tax Credit interpretation reflected in a Private Letter Ruling which allowed the application to large projects. Oversaw operation and maintenance including panel washing and tracking optimization.
Emanuel Papageorgiou
Emanuel utilizes his degrees in architecture and fine arts, as well as his five years of professional experience as a graphic designer and architect, to execute day-to-day design tasks and provide visual communications support to projects across the Arup Americas
Emanuel is a Transport Planner in the Arup San Francisco Transportation Planning team. Due to his wide breadth of skills, Emanuel enjoys working across a wide array of disciplines when it comes to his daily tasks; this includes working closely with in-house teams such as visual communications and marketing, traffic engineering, logistics, wayfinding, master planning and landscape design, cities planning and design, and the experience design teams.
More recently, Emanuel has been leveraging his graphic design expertise to assist in the compilation of large reports for key clients across the west coast.
His responsibilities included leading the production of graphic assets, like the creation of maps, charts, and icons, amongst other supporting collateral for the San Diego Green Fleet Action Plan. His ability to display complex data visually have seen him take on similar roles for clients ranging from Stanford University, CalTrans, Delta Airlines, and the Sacramento International Airport.
Project experience
County of San Diego Green Fleet Action Plan, San Diego, CA The County of San Diego Department of General Services (DGS), Emanuel is leading the generation of graphic content for the Green Fleet Action Plan (GFAP) and assisted in the compilation of the 60+ page final report. As a graphic designer, Emanuel developed a project specific visual identity, which included creating a suite of colors and swatches, and implemented project specific graphic guidelines, which governed how and where icons and color were deployed throughout the report. Emanuel utilized his experience as a planner and expertise in cartography to map the current and planned locations of county depots and performed an urban/geographic analysis that categorized depot based on their geographic position and urban typology. Through his experience with data visualization, Emanuel created custom icons and graphics to visually communicate abstract concepts and complicated data sets. Emanuel also assisted in the production of a brochure that condensed the information displayed in the GFAP to a two-page asset; this design and visualization work provided the DGS with the support needed to move from planning to implementation of the actions and recommendations outlined in the Green Fleet Action Plan out in the field.
Pilot Flying J Station Blueprint, CA
Emanuel supported the zero-emission vehicle group by visualizing a blueprint for a truck stop of the future. By utilizing his skills in 3D modelling, Emanuel created a suite of 3D diagrams, included but not limited to plan drawings,
Profession
Transportation Planning
Current position
Transport Planner
Joined Arup
2022
Years of experience
7 rendered axonometric drawings, and circulation diagrams, that visualized the proposed infrastructure for the client. By implementing the client’s colors and matching architectural storefronts, Emanuel was able to create graphics that spoke to the brand and matched the identity of the client.
Caltrans Highway 1 Climate Adaptation Planning, Ventura County, CA Emanuel is working as part of a larger team consisting of transport planners and climate and resiliency specialists to identify planning-level concepts that effectively address long-term climate change risks such as sea level rise, storm surge, coastal cliff erosion, and severe rain events across a 7.5-mile stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in Ventura County. Emanuel provided project support throughout the planning and concept creation phase and supported the compiling the final report which consisted of over 100 pages. By implementing a project specific color strategy, visualizing the corridor with proposed infrastructure, and creating supportive graphics, Emanuel is working to create a consistent and enjoyable reading experience for the client and public viewers.
Sacramento International Airport Exit/Bypass Roadway, Sacramento, CA As the sole designer on a small multi-disciplinary team of planners and engineers providing consulting services for terminal exist/bypass roadway and Ground Transportation Center (GTC), Emanuel deeply leveraged his professional experience as an architect to lead the schematic design and designed development process for the Sacramento International Airport. Emanuel leveraged his experience in AutoCAD to create plans and maps that accurately document current site conditions while also reflecting planned expansion and developed multiple planning concepts which examined different circulation and traffic flow layouts. Emanuel worked closely with the traffic engineering team in order to analyze vehicular turning radii around proposed curbs while also calculation pedestrian walking distances to the GTC from terminal exits. By creating visual icons that compared the performance of each concept to the targets outlined in the SMF masterplan and simplifying complicated engineering drawings, Emanuel was able to streamline the schematic design process.
Stanford University CAA Analysis, Palo Alto, CA
Emanuel is assisting Stanford University (SU) by creating graphics about various transportation aspects that support the preparation of their GUP application to the County of Santa Clara. In addition to supportive design work along the way, Emanuel assisted in the production of the final report that was used in the formal application and visualized complex transportation strategies revolving around Transportation Demand Management (TDM), including abstract concepts like trip cordon areas, number of trips reduced vs vehicle miles travelled, amongst other data pertaining to the current fleet of transportation options at SU. By visualizing the reduction in individual auto commutes, Emanuel was able to illustrate the positive impact the TDM program has already had. Furthermore, comparisons were made between the performance of the TDM program against the targets set out in the Clean Air Cash program, this served as a strategic review of the TDM program and was a crucial element of the report.
Delta Sky Way at LAX, Los Angeles, CA
Emanuel is supporting the Los Angeles Advisory team to create a suite of wayfinding components that situate Delta employees within their recently renovated spaces and familiarize crew about redevelopment at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Terminals 2 and 3; these wayfinding assets include interactive terminal maps, printed brochures and assets, and digital cards. Throughout multiple phases of the project, Emanuel received construction documents form the project architect and implemented a series of changes to simplify the plans and make them understandable to a wide range of users. By adapting a workflow that allows for interactive components, Emanuel developed graphics that highlighted specific stakeholders when selected hovered over, depending on user input.