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Packet Pg. 246 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, Wastewater, and) Proposal to Provide On-Call Engineering
Services (Water/Wastewater/Stormwater)
Submitted: February 4, 2022
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Packet Pg. 247 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, Office Responsible for Project:
1861 W. Redlands Blvd.
Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 890-1255, [email protected]
Evaluation Period Contact:
Moe Ahmadi, PE
Project Manager
(909) 890-1255 x100
[email protected]
1861 W. Redlands Blvd. | Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 890-1255 | [email protected] | www.erscinc.com
Years of Service
Celebrating
Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc.
Since 1996
February 4, 2022
City of San Jacinto
595 South San Jacinto Avenue
San Jacinto, CA 92583
Attn: Arthur Mullen, Chief of Public Utilities
RE: Proposal to Provide On-Call Engineering Services (Water/Wastewater/Stormwater) Dear Arthur,
Engineering Resources of Southern California (ERSC) is pleased to have the opportunity to submit qualifications to the City of San Jacinto (City) as a qualified, experienced consultant to provide On-Call Engineering Services. Based on our review of the RFP, knowledge of water resources engineering, experience in the San Jacinto Valley, and consulting of available supporting documents, we have compiled a proposal to outline our capabilities and methods to serve the City in future assignments.
ERSC understands the City requires a responsive professional consulting firm who possesses the experience and resources needed to carry out the tasks necessary to provide exemplary services to City residents and stakeholders. ERSC has provided engineering services to public clients for more than 25 years and recognizes the importance of being a resource for the City to rely upon. Our proposal and its contents intend to demonstrate ERSC’s commitment to our clients’ success and expertise in the services that the City is requesting.
Moe Ahmadi, PE - Project Manager
Moe Ahmadi will serve as ERSC’s Project Manager during the term of a potential agreement with the City. Moe has over 30 years of Civil Engineering design and management experience in Public Works projects with 20 years of service as a member of the ERSC team.
Moe is currently serving as ERSC’s project manager to the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians under similar projects and understands the required effort to deliver this project in the local setting.
ERSC understands that the City wants to select the firm that best fits with goals of future projects. In selecting ERSC, the City will benefit from the following:
• Familiar – ERSC’s Project Manager, Moe Ahmadi, has completed several projects in the City and local community. Currently Moe is working to deliver the MDP Line E-2 Storm Drain project in the City. • Experienced - ERSC’s familiarity with water resources and flood control engineering design. Our firm focuses solely on the public sector and public works projects in Inland Southern California. • Capable - We are a “one stop shop” offering all the services required by the City including water/wastewater engineering and stormwater/flood control engineering.
• Nearby - ERSC’s local office is located nearby in the City of Redlands. The San Jacinto Valley was once ERSC’s home and many of our staff still reside in the valley.
We look forward to the opportunity to work with the City of San Jacinto and thank you for the invitation to submit a proposal. If you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact Moe Ahmadi at [email protected] or 909/890-1255 Respectfully submitted,
John M. Brudin, PE Moe Ahmadi, PE
President Vice President – Project Manager
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Packet Pg. 248 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, Table of Contents
Company Profile ....................................................................................................................... 1 Organization & Staffing............................................................................................................. 2 Firm Qualifications ................................................................................................................. 28 Description & Approach ......................................................................................................... 34 Disclosures & Exceptions........................................................................................................ 39 Fee Schedule .......................................................................................................................... 40
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Packet Pg. 249 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, Years of Service Company Profile
Celebrating
Engineering
Resources of Southern California, Inc.
Since 1996
Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc. (ERSC) was formed in 1996 with the asset purchase of NBS/Lowry, Inc. Since formation, ERSC has been committed to serving Special Districts, Regional Agencies, and Municipalities in Southern California’s public sector. Our team provides a comprehensive set of professional services and solutions for the life of any potential project.
ERSC and the San Jacinto Valley
The San Jacinto Valley is especially important to ERSC’s history. Our firm was founded in the Valley and until 2017 operated its corporate headquarters there.
For 20 years ERSC served local public agencies such as the Cities of Hemet and San Jacinto, Lake Hemet Municipal Water District, Eastern Municipal Water District, Valley Wide Recreation and Parks District, and the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians. With hundreds of projects completed and decades of engineering experience in the valley, ERSC stands uniquely positioned to serve the City in the water, wastewater, and stormwater engineering arenas.
ERSC Professionals
The strength behind ERSC is our qualified and experienced engineers, designers, construction observation personnel, and administrative support staff. We excel at matching the exceptional skills, technical abilities, character, and attitude of our team members to the needs of our clients. ERSC staff works daily to create client partnerships and transform projects from the broadest level of general scope to final planning, design, implementation, and construction resolution.
Many ERSC professionals have experience as municipal and public agency employees and can approach your project with first-hand knowledge of agency culture and how any agency envisions the planning and processing of a well-executed project.
ERSC Reliability
Our 25-year service record is a testimony to the quality of services we provide. Many of our clients continue to seek our services, and have done so since our first year of business. ERSC has also developed significant financial resources and organizational efficiencies that allow us to consistently exceed client expectations.
ERSC Insurance Coverage Levels
Professional Liability $1.0 Million Per Occurrence; $2.0 Million Aggregate General Liability $1.0 Million Per Occurrence; $2.0 Million Aggregate Automobile $1.0 Million Combined Single Limit
Workman’s Comp Maintained at levels required by law.
Our Locations
Redlands
(Corporate Office)
1861 W. Redlands Blvd.
Redlands, CA 92373
R
T
P
Temecula
41593 Winchester Rd., Suite 200
Temecula, CA 92590
Palm Desert
77-564 Country Club Dr.
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Vital Information
CA Corporation
25 Years in Business
37 Employees
FEIN: 33-0718153
CA DIR: 1000017460
Project Contact
Moe Ahmadi, PE
Vice President
1861 W. Redlands Blvd.
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: (909) 890-1255
Fax: (909) 890-0995
[email protected]
Construction
Management &
Inspection
Survey & Mapping
Environmental
Services
Civil Site Design
Transportation/
Traffic Engineering
Independent Plan
Review
Water/Wastewater
Engineering
Water Quality/NPDES
Flood Control &
Drainage Engineering
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Packet Pg. 250 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, Organization & Staffing Years of Service
Celebrating
Engineering
Resources of Southern California, Inc.
Since 1996
ERSC has the resources, highly
qualified staff, and availability to
effectively meet the City’s needs.
Team Highlights
• Experience managing as-needed contracts.
• Local team with extensive local expertise.
• Working relationships with vital stakeholders.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
ERSC assembled a diverse and
talented team with the knowledge
and experience vital to as-needed
contracts with local municipalities.
Our local experience and expertise
facilitate not only timely project
kick-off but also task order
execution that promotes efficiency
and lasting value for the City. Our
team already enjoys working
relationships with City staff
resulting from executing Lines E
and H Storm Drain projects, as well
as projects funded by the Soboba
Band of Luiseno Indians.
Moe Ahmadi will serve as your
Project Manager, enhancing our
performance with his proven track
record of successful as-needed
contract management for local
clients including the Soboba Band
of Luiseno Indians, City of Hemet,
Lake Hemet Municipal Water
District, and Eastern Municipal
Water Distrcit.
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Packet Pg. 251 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, Organization & Staffing
Years of Service
Celebrating
Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc.
Since 1996
Moe Ahmadi, PE
Vice President
Project Manager
Erik Howard, PE, PLS
Sr. Principal Engineer
QA/QC
Joanna Rembis, PE
Principal Engineer
Project Engineer
Trent Brudin, PE
Engineer IV
Project Engineer
Ben Booth, PE
Engineer III
Project Engineer
Stephania Hernandez, EIT
Engineer II
Project Engineer
Jazz Goodie
Engineering Associate III
Project Designer
Team: Potable Water Team: Wastewater Team: Stormwater Team: Survey Reza Toorzani, PE
Assistant Principal Engineer
Project Engineer
Trent Brudin, PE
Engineer IV
Project Engineer
Stephania Hernandez, EIT
Engineer II
Project Engineer
Reza Toorzani, PE
Assistant Principal Engineer
Project Engineer
Ben Booth, PE
Engineer III
Project Engineer
Isaac Gomez
Engineer III
Project Engineer
Travis Moffatt
Engineer I
Project Engineer
Robert Ollerton, PLS
Principal Surveyor
Survey Oversight
Matt Negrete, PLS
Surveyor III
Party Chief
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Packet Pg. 252 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, American Society of Civil Engineers
National Society of Prof. Engineers
BS, Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
MS, Civil Engineering Construction
Management, Texas A&M University, College
Station, TX
Over the past 30 years Mr. Ahmadi has
actively participated in the preparation of
numerous feasibility studies, design reports,
construction plans, specifications and cost
estimates for drainage and flood control
facilities throughout Southern California.
Mr. Ahmadi is experienced with numerous
computer programs including AutoCAD
2019, CivilCAD Hydrology programs, Water
Surface Profile Gradient (WSPG), and HECRAS flood plain analysis software.
Water Resources Engineering
Flood Control Engineering
Hydraulics and Hydrology
Erosion Control
Areas of Expertise
Affiliations
Education
CA, Civil Engineer No. C58784
QSD/QSP No. 00706
Similar Project Experience:
San Jacinto Area Master Drainage Plan Line “E-2”, City of San Jacinto, CA – Managing Engineer to prepare construction plans for MDP Lines E-2 and E-2A in the City of San Jacinto and Hemet. The project reach for MDP Line E-2 is over 7100 feet along State Street between Menlo Avenue and MDP Line E and over 250 feet for MDP Line E-2A along Esplanade Avenue. The size of the storm drain facilities are from 36-inch to 72- inch diameter. Work included hydrology analysis to determine the 10-and 100-year storm runoff within the MDP facilities watershed. using CivilDesign software.
San Jacinto Area Master Drainage Plan Line “H”. City of San Jacinto, CA – Managing Engineer to prepare a feasibility study to evaluate alternative alignments for MDP Line H, H-2 and H-3 per the current City of San Jacinto MDP. Work also included preparation of construction plans for the most cost-effective alignment. The project included evaluation of the existing drainage facilities at the intersection of Ramona Expressway and State Street; to mitigate drainage deficiencies as required. It also includes Rational Method Hydrology using CivilDesign software to determine the 10- and 100-year storm runoff.
CSPD Line 3-5, and Master Drainage Plan (MDP) Update, City of Colton, CA – Managing Engineer for a Master Plan Update and the design of a regional drainage facility to convey 1,000 cfs from a 2,045-acre area. The MDP included hydrology and hydraulic analysis, preliminary design and sizing of drainage facilities, cost estimates and a project report for the 3-5 and 3-8 watersheds within the City of Colton. Storm Drain Project 3-5 required the installation of 11,500 feet of 108- and 120-inch reinforced concrete pipe from Valley Boulevard south to the Santa Ana River, including the installation of approximately 1,700 feet of 108-inch RCP by boring and jacking methods at multiple locations. The final design of the facilities included the preparation of construction plans and specifications meeting the requirements of the San Bernardino County Flood Control District, utility coordination and relocation, preparation of right-of-way documentation and coordination of construction permits from the State of California and the Union Pacific Railroad.
Section 29 Stormwater Basin, City of Palm Desert, CA – Project engineer during design for the failed rock slope protection downstream of the existing spillway and collapsed slope that undermined a significant portion of the spillway crest. Work also included hydrology analysis of approximately 519 acres of drainage watershed, development of a unit hydrograph tributary to Mid-Valley Channel, flood routing through the existing drainage channels and Section 29 Retention Basin, hydraulic analysis for design and reconstruction of the rock slope protection, spillway, forensic analysis to investigate the cause of the failure, produce contract documents guiding the repair of the Section 29 Basin and an 18-inch basin inlet. Relocation of an existing 12-inch sewer line under the basin spillway.
MDP Lines 6A and 8, Laterals 20C and 20A, City of Palm Springs, CA – Project engineer during the design of the three major flood control projects commissioned by the City. Line 6A and Line 8 along Sunrise Way resulted in the elimination of “down and under drains” and support commercial development between Via Escuela and Vista Chino Drive and Andreas Road and the Baristo Channel, respectively. Similarly, Laterals 20C and 20CA resulted in the elimination of “down and under drains” and support residential development along El Cielo and Baristo Road. Services included review and modification of master plan hydrology, design surveys, utility coordination, geotechnical engineering, alignment selection and analysis, hydraulic modeling and the development of plans, specifications and estimates.
Sierra Way Storm Drain Project, City of San Bernardino, CA - Project Manager responsible for plan design and supporting analysis during the design of approximately 5,000 lf of 39” – 84” storm drain in the City. The project sought to eliminate surface drainage on the local streets and temporary lines that traversed private property.
Moe Ahmadi, PE | Vice President
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Packet Pg. 253 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, Sewer Line Relocation - Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians in conjunction with Eastern Municipal Water District, San Jacinto, CA — Project Manager for the reconstruction of the existing 10” sewer line to a 15” gravity sewer line located on the site. The design was created in accordance to EMWD’s standards regarding size, materials, as the maintenance of the line is not to be assumed by the Tribe. Sewer will connect to an existing lift station offsite and be pumped via force main to EMWD facilities.
Warm Springs 30-inch Force Main, Eastern Municipal Water District, Temecula, CA - Project Manager during design of approximately 4,600 linear feet of 30-inch force main from Warm Springs Lift Station to Temecula Valley Regional Water Reclamation Facilities (TVRWRF) Site in the City of Temecula. The scope of work included development of alternative alignments and assist the District in alignment selection. The construction of the project included directional drilling operation of approximately 1345 linear feet of 30-inch Fused Pipeline for the reach along Diaz Road to avoid conflicts with the existing utilities.
Water Line Relocation, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians in conjunction with Eastern Municipal Water District, San Jacinto, CA — Project Manager for feasibility study and design to facilitate the relocation of the 12” CML&C water line that provides service to the Horseshoe Grande Mobile Home Park, The design was created in accordance to EMWD’s standards regarding size, materials, as the maintenance of the line is not to be assumed by the Tribe. ERSC expects upon completion of the relocation that the waterline will connect to the existing tie in points at the north and south sides of the site.
Water Transmission Valve Improvements, Eastern Municipal Water District, Moreno Valley, CA — Project Engineer for the preparation of plans for installation of 10 valves in the area extending from Moreno Valley to Menifee for Eastern Municipal Water District. EMWD upgraded their water system by installing valves at critical points to allow them to affect smaller areas when existing lines are shut down for construction or repair.
Quail Valley Area Improvements, Eastern Municipal Water District, Quail Valley, CA — Project Engineer during the preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates for 6,900 feet of 12-inch and 6,200 feet of 18-inch PVC pipeline in Newport and Goetz Roads, and a 3,000 GPM booster station on Goetz Road between Vista Way and Casa Bonita.
Highland Avenue Extension, West Valley Water District, Rialto, CA – Project Engineer for the project wherein the Highland Ave reach was planned to provide connection from the upper reaches to the new Pepper Avenue pipeline. Construction of the Pepper Avenue pipeline was possible following Caltrans improvements to the I-210 Freeway offramps. The Highland Avenue Extension consisted of constructing 4,200 lf of 30-inch CML&C waterline. Connection points to the existing system were achieved at both Oakdale Street and Pepper Avenue. The pipeline is located within Caltrans ROW. Coordination with the agency was required to obtain an encroachment permit through the Caltrans process. ERSC also prepared the Caltrans required Water Pollution Control Plan (WPCP).
1.5 Million Gallon Welded Steel Reservoir, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, San Jacinto, CA – Project Engineer in the design of water infrastructure improvements necessary to adequately serve the tribe’s residents and growing gaming facility. It was determined that the tribe would need to construct a 1.5 million-gallon reservoir to provide additional fire flow to support the tribe’s planned gaming facility expansion and to provide enhanced water service to residences. A site in the adjacent hills was selected to both shield the reservoir from view and to provide additional pressure. ERSC also provided design services to construct the necessary transmission facilities from the new reservoir to users. 27,000 linear feet of 16” waterline was designed and constructed during construction of the storage reservoir.
North San Jacinto In-Lieu Water Supply Project, Eastern Municipal Water District, San Jacinto, CA — Project Engineer during the preparation of professional engineering plans and for 9,000 lineal feet of 24-inch PVC recycled waterline for Eastern Municipal Water District.
Brine Line - Reach V, Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority, Lake Elsinore, CA — Project Engineer for the preparation of construction documents for the construction of 14,800 feet of 30-inch non-reclaimable wastewater force main lines in the City of Lake Elsinore.
Reach V is a portion of the 22-mile total TVRI project which conveys non-reclaimable waste from southwest Riverside County to the SARI pipeline in Corona. Project tasks include utility research, preparation of plats and legal descriptions for right-of-way acquisition, potholing, and the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates, bidding, construction staking, construction management and inspection.
Temporary II Lift Station, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, San Jacinto, CA – Project Manager for design of Temporary Lift Station. Based on an agreement between EMWD and the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians (SBLI), the relocation and design of a new sewer system will account for the ultimate flows from existing and the future planned developments for Soboba Casino/Hotel. ERSC was retained by SBLI to design a lift station capable of pumping the ultimate flows per the agreement between EMWD and SBLI. The lift station design is based on EMWD’s Small Sewage Lift Station Guidelines, Standard and Specifications.
Zone 6-2 Pumping Station, West Valley Water District, Rialto, CA – Project Manager for the proposed project was commissioned to provide additional pumping capacity in the upper-most pressure zone through zone 7. ERSC proposed the Zone 6-2 Pumping Station to meet the District’s additional demands. The pumping station was equipped with 6 - 250 horsepower pumps capable of providing 12950 additional gallons per minute with one pump on stand-by. Electrical service from So-Cal Edison required existing pump station Moe Ahmadi, PE | Vice President
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Packet Pg. 254 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, 6-1 and the new pump station 6-2 to have separate metering. Ultimately, it was determined that adding an additional service was not feasible to the West Valley Water District. The existing meter and electrical service would be modified to accommodate dual metering which satisfied both the requirements of So-Cal Edison and the District.
Bloomington Area Watermain Relocations, West Valley Water District, Rialto, CA — Project Manager retained by the District to relocate the water lines from these utility easements to the public ROW. ERSC staff prepared PS&E for roughly 2100 LF of 12” waterline, 10000 LF of 8” waterline, and 236 water service connection relocations during phases I and II replacement projects. When relocating water services to the front of residences, it was determined that lots would also need to be re-piped to accommodate a new service location.
ERSC coordinated efforts to install new waterlines on properties where it was required.
Reach 16 24-inch Recycled Water Pipeline, Eastern Municipal Water District, Hemet, CA — Project Engineer during the preparation of plans and specifications for the construction of approximately 17,500 lineal feet of Eastern Municipal Water District 24-inch reclaimed water pipeline in California Avenue’s alignment from Simpson Road to Devonshire Avenue in the west Hemet area. Items of work included coordination between the City of Hemet, Caltrans, Metropolitan Water District and the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. Survey services and aerial mapping were coordinated to secure a 300-foot topographic map. Property descriptions were prepared as were easement plats. Potholing and geotechnical services were acquired and coordinated by ERSC staff.
Construction drawings were prepared and electronic files created in Integraph together with estimates of probable costs, bid notices, special conditions and provisions and environmental documents sufficient to complete a negative declaration. Work also included preparation of pipeline construction cost estimates, preparation of construction specifications including bid sheets, special conditions, standard drawings and schedule of values.
Reach 7 Reclaimed Water Line, Eastern Municipal Water District, Hemet, CA — Project Engineer for the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for the construction of 13,900 feet of 30-inch welded steel waterline along the alignment of the Domenigoni Parkway from Warren Road to State Street in the southwest Hemet area.
Moe Ahmadi, PE | Vice President
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Packet Pg. 255 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, California Land Surveyors Association
American Water Works Association
American Society of Civil Engineers
BS, Civil Engineering, California State
Polytechnic Univ., Pomona, CA
Erik Howard has over 30 years of complex
project surveying, engineering, construction
and management experience in water,
wastewater, and civil engineering. Project
types include waterlines, welded steel
reservoirs, well and booster pumping
plants, groundwater recharge facilities,
sewer and septic-to-sewer infrastructure,
and street and drainage improvements.
Specific tasks also include records searches,
surveying, utility verification, design,
review, preparation of contract documents,
and construction observation. His civil
engineering portfolio includes site design
and access roadway design for various water,
wastewater, and civil infrastructure projects
including site selection and evaluation,
hydrology studies, determination of
grading requirements, piping layout,
utility relocation, and cost estimates. His
professional surveying portfolio includes
boundary retracement, records-of-surveys,
legal descriptions, conveyance documents,
topographic surveying, construction staking,
and monumentation. He has also performed
contract administration and construction
management for various projects, and has
also provided expert witness services, legal
testimony, and assisted in forensic studies.
Water/Wastewater Engineering
Project Management
Forensic Evaluations
Survey/Geomatics
Quality Control
Areas of Expertise
Affiliations
Education
CA, Civil Engineer No. C53318
CA, Professional Land Surveyor No. 7648
Similar Project Experience:
Bid Package Preparation for Backup Generators for Well Sites 27 & 31, 32, & 37 Project, Mission Springs Water District, Desert Hot Springs, CA - Project Manager responsible for day-to-day project guidance, team oversight, client contact, as well as schedule and budget management throughout the assignment. Drafting of PS&E for backup generator design. As a part of an On-Call agreement, Mission Springs Water District contracted with ERSC to provide plans, specifications, complete bid documents, and bidding assistance for the Backup Generators for Well Sites 27 & 31, 32, & 37. ERSC’s team provided site improvement drawings, generator pad structural calculations, equipment selection, and coordination with Southern California Edison (SCE) and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).
Wastewater Collection System Design, Hi-Desert Water District, Yucca Valley, CA – Pipeline design lead and provided technical oversight and right-of-way engineering support for design of a new pipeline for a sanitary sewer collection system which will service the center portion of the Town of Yucca Valley. The scope of work included converting the entire Town’s existing (individual) septic systems to a modern gravity collection and conveyance system for 78± miles of sanitary sewer pipeline and three submersible type sewer lift stations to service more than 5,000 properties. Design effort included coordination and processing through Caltrans and San Bernardino County Flood Control District to secure the proper encroachment permits and/or easements, together with developing Districts Standards and Specifications for the new facilities.
Support services also included responsible Surveyor-in-Charge for developing, signing and stamping 233± easement documents to acquire (or perfect) necessary rights-ofway.
Quail Valley Sewer Conversion Project, Subarea 9, Eastern Municipal Water District, Menifee, CA – Project manager, engineer and surveyor for ongoing alternatives studies, preliminary and final designs to convert the community from septic to gravity sewer.
For the alternatives studies, coordinated preliminary mapping effort and developed concept of separating the total area (containing over 3,500 parcels) into nine (9) manageable subareas with common development characteristics. For Subarea 9, developed potential easement alignments and associated costs to maximize gravity sewer options and provided technical oversight of deep versus shallow constructability matters. For Preliminary and Final Designs, managed all detailed mapping efforts, provided technical review of alignment options, developed final construction documents and specifications, and provided bid / construction support and staking for the new facilities.
Quail Valley Subarea 4 Sewerage Feasibility Study and Preliminary Design, Eastern Municipal Water District, Menifee, CA – Project Manager, engineer and surveyor for the feasibility study and preliminary design of the area’s first public sewer system. Developed lots in the Quail Valley Subarea 4 project region rely on individual septic systems for wastewater disposal and presents challenges to implementing a conventional gravity sewerage solution. Upon completion, the project will recommend the most feasible alternative to provide sewer service to the area. Over 1,200 individual lots will need to be serviced by the future system which may include a combination of packaged lift stations, vacuum sewer systems, regional lift stations, and sewer conveyance gravity/ force mains. Preliminary quantities include 53,000± LF of collection sewerlines, 3,000± LF of a trunk main extension, purchasing 60 lots, and obtaining 20 easements.
San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency, State Water Project, Beaumont, CA – Program / project manager, engineer and surveyor for the study, design and construction of various projects and service connections from the East Branch Extension, a reach of waterline off of the State Water Project aqueduct. As a State Water Contractor, projects allow SGPWA to provide water to local water districts within its service areas to supplement groundwater supplies and reduce pumping overdraft. Projects include the Noble Creek and Mountain View Channel Turnout Connections and the Beaumont Avenue Recharge Erik Howard, PE, PLS | Sr. Principal Engineer
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Packet Pg. 256 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, Facility Pipeline, and require coordinating directly with SGPWA general manager/chief engineer and the State Department of Water Resources (DWR) staff. Extensive permitting coordination has also been required with the Riverside County Transportation Department, Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, and the City of Beaumont.
Copper Mountain Mesa Water System, Joshua Basin Water District, Joshua Tree, CA – Project manager and resident engineer for the construction of approximately 58 miles of assessment district waterlines (6”, 8” and 12” diameters) within 24 sections of land (864 square miles), new reservoir construction, existing reservoir rehabilitation, new booster pumping plant construction, and existing booster pumping plant rehabilitation in a remote area (approx. 9 miles north of Joshua Tree) of San Bernardino County.
Backup Generator Design Services for Various Well Sites, Mission Springs Water District, Desert Hot Springs, CA – Project Manager and lead engineer for the assessment and design of two 500 kW emergency backup generators (Gensets) and one 600 kW Genset at three (3) different well sites. Services include developing site and grading plans, assessing existing electrical service and switch gear, siting of the Gensets and transfer switches at each location, Genset foundation design, coordination with SCE and the South Coast AQMD regarding discharge limitations and permit requirements, and providing bidding and post-design support services.
Scott Road Transmission Waterline and Booster Station, Eastern Municipal Water District, Menifee, CA – Project manager, engineer and surveyor for design of approximately 12,500 lineal feet of 30-inch welded steel pipe and 24-inch diameter C-905 PVC waterline and appurtenances. Also responsible for coordinating design of the 5,000 gpm booster (to provide suction and discharge water supply between the 1,627 and 1,700 pressure zones) including site selection and preparing legal documents to procure the site. Extensive work coordination with the Riverside County Transportation Department and EMWD was required to identify alternative alignments to accommodate future roadway improvements and secure right-of-way.
Verdemont Water Infrastructure Project, San Bernardino Municipal Water Department, San Bernardino, CA – Project manager, engineer and surveyor for design of contract documents for Phases 1 and 2 for the San Bernardino Municipal Water Department (SBMWD) located in the northwestern portion of the City of San Bernardino. Phase 1 (completed in 2010) includes design and construction of approximately 1,500 lineal feet of 24-inch transmission waterline (with bore & jack under I-215) and two boosters; the Palm with a capacity of 10,500 gpm and the Magnolia with a capacity of 6,800 gpm. Phase 2 (design completed June 2009) includes approximately 4,600 lineal feet of 20-inch transmission waterline, the 2300 Zone East Booster with a capacity of 3,300 gpm, and the 2-million-gallon 2300 Zone East Reservoir site.
1610 Zone (Warren) Reservoirs and Transmission Waterline, Rancho California Water District, Temecula, CA – Project manager, engineer and surveyor for the conceptual and preliminary design of approximately 9,000 lineal feet (1.7 miles) of 36-inch transmission waterline and twin 3.5-MG water storage reservoirs. Design includes multiple siting, configuration and grading options for both buried and atgrade scenarios, on-site piping, and appurtenant facility layouts; site access, right-of-way, and property acquisition evaluations; onsite and offsite drainage and operational discharge control assessment; earthwork and grading material management review; developing opinions of probable construction costs; coordination with the existing property owner’s engineer; and preparation of property conveyance documents (legal description and plat) of the final design configuration. 2019 CIP Water Pipeline Replacement Project, City of Redlands, Redlands, CA – Project Manager and Engineer for the design and construction of approximately 55,000 linear feet (LF) of 8-inch potable water main and 3,000 LF of 12-inch potable water main in various parts of MUED’s services area, encompassing 45 different streets and five (5) different Pressure Zones. Said Pressure zones range in elevation from the 1570 Pressure zone (lower lying areas in the North) up to the 2340 Pressure zone (upper Redlands Heights area to the South). In total, Project is included 55,000 LF of pipe; about 10.4 miles.
Murrieta Inverted Sewer Siphon Project, Western Municipal Water District, Murrieta, CA – Principal-in-Charge for upgrades to an existing 8-inch sewer siphon. The project will upgrade the siphon from a single barrel to a larger diameter or a “double barrel” configuration where the line crosses below a Flood Control District owned channel. This siphon is not shown on any WMWD GIS mapping and was only discovered following a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) event which caused property damage to a nearby school. ERSC will develop a profile of the 8-inch inverted siphon using CCTV and prepare plan and profile drawings of this line. ERSC will develop different alternatives to replace the existing siphon, which will include installing a larger diameter siphon, a double barrel siphon configuration, or other alternatives to be discussed with the District. ERSC is also developing a bypass pumping plan for use of the contractor during construction.
Mojave Narrows Regional Park, County of San Bernardino Regional Parks Department, Victorville; CA – Project manager, engineer and surveyor responsible for the survey and design engineering services to restore a failed segment of the Horseshoe Lake levee, and provide construction support services for 2,200 lineal feet of new levee abutment, metering weir facilities, and an emergency overflow channel structure capable of handling approximately 3,400 cfs. Due to flood waters overtopping the 28-acre Horseshoe Lake levee during a winter storm event in January 2010, a section of the levee suffered a catastrophic failure that resulted in the complete draining of the lake. The project included preparation of a topography map using airborne LiDAR technology to digitally scan the 840 acre park and lake bottom, which was overgrown with dense and tall vegetation. The resultant topography complied with National Map Accuracy Standards and facilitated the environmental permitting required for the project Erik Howard, PE, PLS | Sr. Principal Engineer
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Packet Pg. 257 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, County of San Bernardino Special Districts Department, CSA 70J: Oak Hills 3A Tank Site Expansion, Oak Hills, CA – Performed detailed topographic mapping effort and preparation of Record-of-Survey (ROS) Map for filing with the County Surveyor’s Office, which included utility coordination, development of utility base for incorporation into developed Base Map with 1-foot contours, establishing centerlines, right-of-ways and property lines; submit ROS and associated support documents to Surveyor’s Office for review and interface with Surveyor’s Office as-needed during plan check process. Following construction, preparation of As-Built drawings from County Inspector’s notes will be completed.
Waterline Replacement, Idyllwild Water District, Idyllwild, CA – Project Manager on the 1,200 linear feet pipeline replacement along S. Circle Drive and Village Circle Drive. Design pipeline replacement with consideration of replacing standard valving and piping, preservation of existing pipeline in certain areas and tie over of existing services particularly to restaurants and businesses along Village Center Drive.
Huston Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades, Crestline, CA – Survey task leader and preliminary design for plant upgrades to increase treatment capacity and bring the plant into compliance with California Title 22 recycled water standards. Project participation included coordination of all surveying, photogrammetry and base mapping tasks and review and assessment of existing facility infrastructure to be removed, modified and/or rehabilitated.
Manzanita II Tank Drainage Improvements, City of Moreno Valley, CA – Project manager and engineer for design of contract documents for grading and constructing a 0.5-million-gallon earthen detention/retention basin and appurtenances to control site drainage and operational flows (draining and overflow) for the existing 3.2-million-gallon reservoir. Project also included various street and drainage improvements to existing City of Moreno Valley facilities downstream of the site.
Nason (Letterman) Booster Relocation and Transmission Waterline – Project manager, engineer and surveyor for preliminary design for relocation an existing 2,000 gpm booster to a new site with an upgraded capacity of 7,000 gpm including approximately 1,400 lineal feet of 24-inch diameter C-905 PVC transmission waterline and appurtenances. Also responsible for booster site selection, layout, and preparing legal documents for EMWD to procure the site and waterline corridor assessment. Extensive coordination with the City of Moreno Valley for property negotiations and to identify future right-of-way and roadway improvements.
Sewer Force Main and Bridge Assessment, City of Beaumont, CA – Project Manager during professional engineering services for the City to perform a damage assessment to a City Sewer Forcemain and its associated bridge. An accident involving a semi truck and passenger vehicle resulted in the semi truck striking the nearby forcemain and bridge. ERSC performed a site assessment to determine any damage that may have occurred. While no damage was found, ERSC provided plans to improve protection of the infrastructure including new bollards to be installed..
Erik Howard, PE, PLS | Sr. Principal Engineer
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Packet Pg. 258 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, American Water Works Association
Past Chair of the Tanks, Reservoirs, Structures,
Maintenance Committee
Inland County Water Association
Southern California Water Utility Association
American Society of Civil Engineers
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Ms. Rembis has over twenty years of
experience in the tank industry from
providing condition assessment of existing
tanks to designing and constructing new
tanks. Ms. Rembis has been involved in the
evaluation of over a thousand reservoirs,
including performing field evaluations
of the reservoir to preparing detailed
corrosion report. In addition, Ms. Rembis
has prepared the plans and specifications
for rehabilitating over 300 reservoirs and
for the construction of 20 new tanks. Ms.
Rembis has also worked in the field providing
inspection for surface preparation and
coating application, checked welds, verified
over-excavation and compaction, rebar
installation and concrete placement. Over
the past 20 years, Ms. Rembis has acquired
a very thorough and in depth understanding
of tank coatings, life expectancy of coatings,
common areas of failures in coatings,
structural integrity, cathodic protection
systems, Cal/OSHA tank requirements,
health and safety tank requirements, and
AWWA recommendations.
Municipal Engineering Services
Construction Management
Structural and Welding Inspection
Areas of Expertise
Affiliations
Education
Registered Civil Engineer C75535 Similar Project Experience:
1MG Water Reservoir Design, City of Loma Linda, CA - Project Manager responsible for day-to-day project guidance, team oversight, client contact, as well as schedule and budget management throughout the assignment. The City of Loma Linda contracted ERSC to supplement its existing water storage by building a new 1.0 MG reservoir to supply Pressure Zones 1A, 2, and 2A, and relieve pumping efforts in the event the existing 3.2 MG (Pressure Zone 2A) tank temporarily decommissioned for maintenance.
Condition Evaluation of Eleven Water Storage Reservoirs, Coachella Valley Water District - Project Manager for annual inspections for 11 water storage reservoirs. The annual inspections allow CVWD to meet the requirements of the health department as well as keep apprised of the reservoir’s condition to determine when maintenance is required.
Condition Evaluation of Bolted Steel Tank at Plant 120, East Valley Water District, Highland, CA - Project manager during tank condition assessment of a ground level bolted steel water tank. Services consist of evaluating the exterior and interior surfaces to determine the condition of the existing coating systems and to evaluate the tank for Cal/OSHA requirements, SWRCB compliance, and AWWA D100 regulations.
Zone 3 Waterline Improvements (Valley Blvd, Larch Ave, Pomona Ave & Adjacent Streets); West Valley Water District - Assistant Project Manager for 8,400± LF of 12-inch, 8-inch and 6-inch waterline replacement project including utility research, potholing, permit coordination and preparation of contract documents. Project is currently at the 90% design completion level with preliminary bid and specification documents submitted and under review. Also includes 105 water service replacements, 11 mainline connections, 14 fire hydrants, and miscellaneous appurtenances.
Murrieta Inverted Sewer Siphon Project, Western Municipal Water District, Murrieta, CA - Project Manager for upgrades to an existing 8-inch sewer siphon. The project will upgrade the siphon from a single barrel to a larger diameter or a “double barrel” configuration where the line crosses below a Flood Control District owned channel.
This siphon is not shown on any WMWD GIS mapping and was only discovered following a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) event which caused property damage to a nearby school. ERSC will develop a profile of the 8-inch inverted siphon using CCTV and prepare plan and profile drawings of this line. ERSC will develop different alternatives to replace the existing siphon, which will include installing a larger diameter siphon, a double barrel siphon configuration, or other alternatives to be discussed with the District. ERSC is also developing a bypass pumping plan for use of the contractor during construction.
Quail Valley Subarea 4 Sewerage Feasibility Study and Preliminary Design, Eastern Municipal Water District, Quail Valley, CA - Project Engineer for the feasibility study and preliminary design of the area’s first public sewer system. Developed lots in the Quail Valley subarea 4 project region rely on individual septic systems for wastewater disposal and presents challenges to implementing a conventional gravity sewerage solution. Upon completion, the project will recommend the most feasible alternative to provide sewer service to the area. Over 1,200 individual lots will need to be serviced by the future system which will include a combination of packaged lift stations, vacuum sewer systems, regional lift stations, and sewer conveyance gravity/force mains.
Bloomington Area Waterline Replacements, West Valley Water District, Rialto, CA - Project Manager during the construction inspection of 5,600LF of 8” CML&C waterline in the Bloomington Area of the District’s service area. This project was executed in conjunction with relations of water meters and services from abandoned alley ways behind residences to the street side. This required careful coordination between the District, the Contractor, and ERSC’s inspector to ensure disruptions to private property was kept to a minimum.
Coachella Valley Water District – In 2016, Ms. Rembis prepared a prioritization report Joanna Rembis, PE | Principal Engineer
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Packet Pg. 259 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, of all 62 tanks within the District’s system. The report was prepared by evaluating existing reports and diving or floating the remaining 24 tanks which did not have reports accomplished within the last five years. Over the past twenty years Ms. Rembis has prepared the plans and specifications for rehabilitating 15 of the District’s Reservoirs and prepared the design, calculations, plans and specifications for the construction of 7 new reservoirs. In addition to providing the design services for the reservoirs, Ms. Rembis assisted the District with bidding each project and providing construction management and inspection services throughout the projects.
Long Beach Water Department, Long Beach, CA - In 2007, Ms. Rembis assisted in the field evaluation of all 36 tanks and prepared corrosion reports for each tank. Over the past 13 years, Ms. Rembis has been working with LBWD to prepare plans and specifications and provide construction management and inspection services for rehabilitating a tank each year, to date Ms. Rembis has assisted LBWD in the rehabilitation of 13 tanks. In 2009, Ms. Rembis prepared the plans and specifications to install galvanic cathodic protection (CP) systems in 34 of the tanks and provided the field inspection for the installation of the CP systems in all 34 tanks. Ms. Rembis provided the construction management for Phase I and Phase II of cathodic protection anode beds throughout Long Beach to protect their existing pipelines.
Rowland Water District, Reservoir Evaluation and Prioritization - In 2011, assisted in the evaluation of all 18 of the District’s reservoirs, prepared individual condition assessment reports and prepared a ten-year maintenance plan to rehabilitate and perform dive inspections with associated costs. The ten-year maintenance plan was updated in 2018. Ms. Rembis prepared the plans and specifications for the rehabilitation of seven tanks and provided the construction management and inspection services.
East Valley Water District, Reservoir Evaluation and Prioritization - In 2019, Ms. Rembis prepared a prioritization report for all 23 water storage reservoirs in the District system. The project consisted of evaluating the existing 10 dive reports, accomplishing a field evaluation of 9 reservoirs and preparing corrosion reports and the remaining 4 were recently coated or built within the last ten years and included at the bottom of the overall prioritization.
Cucamonga Valley Water District, Reservoir Evaluation and Prioritization – In 2019, Ms. Rembis prepared a prioritization report of the 35 reservoirs in the District’s system. The report was prepared by performing a field evaluation of all 35 water storage reservoirs by diving to determine the condition of the interior and exterior surfaces, take pictures, verify measurements and physical condition and gather necessary information.
Golden State Water Company, Various Cities Throughout CA - Prepared the design, technical specifications, and plans for three new welded steel tanks and two bolted steel tanks and provided bid support. Provided construction management for the construction of a new 2.0 MG reservoir and pump house for a new housing development. Formulated specifications and plans for the recoating and structural/seismic/safety upgrades for 24 reservoirs and provided quality control inspection and construction management for 18 reservoirs.
Moulton Niguel Water District, Moulton Niguel, CA - Multiple projects consisted of preparing corrosion and safety evaluation reports for 22 of the District’s reservoirs and preparing specifications and plans for the rehabilitation of 16 reservoirs including coating, painting, and structural/safety upgrades. Provided construction management and quality control inspection for all 16 of the reservoirs.
Coachella Valley Water District, Coachella, CA – Over the past 20 years, provided engineering and construction management services to the District on various projects. The following are highlights of the services and projects provided for the District. Evaluated and prioritized 64 reservoirs in the District’s system for maintenance and rehabilitation. Prepared specifications and plans for Cal/OSHA safety upgrades on 64 reservoirs, provided bid support and in the process of providing construction management for the upgrades.
Formulated specifications and plans for the design of nine new reservoirs and rehabilitation of 18 reservoirs. Provided bid support, construction management, and quality control inspection for 25 of the reservoirs. Prepared specifications and plans for the installation of a new concrete ringwall under an existing 5.0 MG reservoir and provided construction management for the rebar placement and concrete pour. Managed over $10M in project costs for the District.
Long Beach Water Department, Long Beach, CA – Over the past 20 years, provided engineering and construction management services on multiple projects for the Water Department. Evaluated 36 tanks in their system for corrosion, seismic/structural, and safety.
Prepared technical specifications, plans, and bid packages for 13 tank rehabilitation projects and provided construction management and quality control inspection, for all 13 rehabilitation projects. Supplied the design and construction management for the installation of cathodic protection systems in 34 of the tanks. Prepared specifications, plans, and construction management for Cal/OSHA safety upgrades on all 36 tanks. Ensured quality control inspection on two separate projects for the installation of cathodic protection anode beds throughout the city for their pipeline systems. Provided construction management for three separate projects for the installation of 10 fiberglass chemical tanks at the water treatment plant. Additional projects consisted of evaluating 34 bridge pipeline crossings at various locations throughout the city and prepared the specifications and plans for the exterior painting of 10 pipe crossings.
Crescenta Valley Water District, Crescenta Valley, CA – Over the past 20 years, provided engineering and construction management services on multiple projects for the District. Prepared technical specifications and plans, and provided bid support and construction management for the removal of an existing wood roof on a partially buried 0.5 MG concrete reservoir and installation of a new welded Joanna Rembis, PE | Principal Engineer
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Packet Pg. 260 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, steel roof. Scope included leveling the top of the concrete wall, anchoring the new steel roof into the concrete wall, welding the roof plates, rafter installation, sandblasting, coating, and installing a new footing for the center column. Prepared detailed reports from the dive investigation of the interior and exterior surfaces for all 17 reservoirs within their system for corrosion and seismic/structural evaluation.
Laguna Beach County Water District, Laguna Beach, CA – Provided structural inspection for the installation of a new aluminum dome roof on a 162 ft. x 262 ft. semi-buried concrete reservoir and a new geomembrane liner. Inspection tasks included the following. Rebar placement and concrete pour for 36 new column footings. Drilling and epoxy anchoring of bolts for the columns into the footings.
Installation of the aluminum dome and roof support members. Installation.
Rowland Water District, Rowland Heights, CA – Prepared detailed reports from the dive investigation of the interior and exterior for all 14 reservoirs within their system for corrosion protection, structural, safety, and heavy metals including recommendations and cost estimates. Provided specifications and plans for the rehabilitation of eight reservoirs. Developed and established ten-year maintenance schedule for the reservoirs..
Joanna Rembis, PE | Principal Engineer
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Packet Pg. 261 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, American Concrete Institute
BS, Civil Engineering, Southern
University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA
MS, Civil Engineering, New Jersey Institute of
Technology, Newark, NJ
Mr. Toorzani joined the ERSC team in
2003, with more than 26 years of rich
and extensive experience. He has gained
particular skill in design, and a distinguished
reputation for the overall supervision of
large and complicated projects, insuring that
the contracted works meets the required
specifications. He has managed several site
supervision teams and played a major role
in completing projects according to program
and within budget. In addition, Mr. Toorzani
has practiced as an analyst, designer and
site superintendent in the implementation
of major civil infrastructure projects mainly
in the United States and Iran.
Construction Management
Structural Engineering
Structural Analysis
Material Analysis
Areas of Expertise
Affiliations
Education
CA, Civil Engineer No. C74906
DE, Civil Engineer No. C13235
Similar Project Experience:
1.5 Million Gallon Welded Steel Reservoir, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, San Jacinto, CA – Project Engineer in the design of water infrastructure improvements necessary to adequately serve the tribe’s residents and growing gaming facility. It was determined that the tribe would need to construct a 1.5 million-gallon reservoir to provide additional fire flow to support the tribe’s planned gaming facility expansion and to provide enhanced water service to residences. A site in the adjacent hills was selected to both shield the reservoir from view and to provide additional pressure.
ERSC also provided design services to construct the necessary transmission facilities from the new reservoir to users. 27,000 linear feet of 16” waterline was designed and constructed during construction of the storage reservoir.
Temporary II Lift Station, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, San Jacinto, CA – Project Engineer for design of Temporary Lift Station. Based on an agreement between EMWD and the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians (SBLI), the relocation and design of a new sewer system will account for the ultimate flows from existing and the future planned developments for Soboba Casino/Hotel. ERSC was retained by SBLI to design a lift station capable of pumping the ultimate flows per the agreement between EMWD and SBLI. The lift station design is based on EMWD’s Small Sewage Lift Station Guidelines, Standard and Specifications.
San Jacinto Area Master Drainage Plan Line “E-2”, City of San Jacinto, CA – Project Engineer for the preparation of construction plans for MDP Lines E-2 and E-2A in the City of San Jacinto and Hemet. The project reach for MDP Line E-2 is over 7100 feet along State Street between Menlo Avenue and MDP Line E and over 250 feet for MDP Line E-2A along Esplanade Avenue. The size of the storm drain facilities are from 36- inch to 72-inch diameter. The scope of work included hydrology analysis to determine the 10-and 100-year storm runoff within the MDP facilities watershed. using CivilDesign software. The Hydraulic calculations for the proposed MDP facilities was performed utilizing Water Surface Profile Gradient (WSPG) program, latest version by CivilDesign.
San Jacinto Area Master Drainage Plan Line “H”. City of San Jacinto, CA – Project Engineer for the preparation of a feasibility study to evaluate alternative alignments for MDP Line H, H-2 and H-3 per the current City of San Jacinto MDP. The scope of work also included preparation of construction plans for the most cost-effective alignment of the above facilities. The project included evaluation of the existing drainage facilities at the intersection of Ramona Expressway and State Street; to mitigate drainage deficiencies as required. It also includes Rational Method Hydrology using CivilDesign software to determine the 10- and 100-year storm runoff. The Hydraulic calculations for the proposed MDP facilities was performed utilizing Water Surface Profile Gradient (WSPG) program, latest version by CivilDesign.
Sewer Line Relocation - Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians in conjunction with Eastern Municipal Water District, San Jacinto, CA – Project Engineer for the reconstruction of the existing 10” sewer line to a 15” gravity sewer line located on the site. The design was created in accordance to EMWD’s standards regarding size, materials, as the maintenance of the line is not to be assumed by the Tribe. Sewer will connect to an existing lift station offsite and be pumped via force main to EMWD facilities.
Water Line Relocation, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians in conjunction with Eastern Municipal Water District, San Jacinto, CA — Project Engineer for feasibility study and design to facilitate the relocation of the 12” CML&C water line that provides service to the Horseshoe Grande Mobile Home Park, The design was created in accordance to EMWD’s standards regarding size, materials, as the maintenance of the line is not to be assumed by the Tribe. ERSC expects upon completion of the relocation that the waterline will connect to the existing tie in points at the north and south sides of the site.
CSDP Storm Drain Line 3-5, City Of Colton, CA – Project engineer during the design of Reza Toorzani, PE | Assistant Principal Engineer
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Packet Pg. 262 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, a regional drainage facility conveying 1,000cfs from a 2,045-acre area. The project included installation of 10,000 feet of 108 and 120- inch reinforced concrete pipe from Valley boulevard south to the Santa Ana River, as well as protection of sewer and water mains, MCI fiber optics cable, major petroleum products line and gas lines, and an existing aqueduct system. Approximately 1,700 feet of 108-inch RCP by boring and jacking methods were also installed. Final design of the facilities included preparation of construction plans and specifications meeting San Bernardino County Flood Control District requirements, utility coordination and relocation, preparation of right-of-way documentation and coordination of construction permits from the State of California and the Southern Pacific Railroad.
MDP Lines 6A and 8, Laterals 20C and 20A, City of Palm Springs, CA – Project engineer during the design of the three major flood control projects commissioned by the City of Palm Springs. Line 6A and Line 8 along Sunrise Way resulted in the elimination of “down and under drains” and support commercial development between Via Escuela and Vista Chino Drive and Andreas Road and the Baristo Channel, respectively. Similarly, Laterals 20C and 20CA resulted in the elimination of “down and under drains” and support residential development along El Cielo and Baristo Road. Services provided include review and modification of master plan hydrology, design surveys, utility coordination, geotechnical engineering, alignment selection and analysis, hydraulic modeling and the development of plans, specifications and estimates.
CP 19-15 MDP Line 20, City of Palm Springs, CA – Project engineer for the design of master drainage plan facilities in Ramon Road and Farrell Drive as part of the revised Master Drainage Plan (MDP). Line 20 originates at Tahquitz Creek and exit along El Cielo drive to its intersection with Ramon Road. Catch basins located on Ramon Road and El Cielo Drive indicate short extensions of Line 20 and Lateral 20C west and north along each roadway. Plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) and all calculations will be dictated by the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (RCFC&WCD) Drafting Manual. Items prepared for CP19-15 will guide the installation of reinforced concrete box and various diameter reinforced concrete pipe storm drains in Ramon Road from El Cielo Drive to Farrell Drive and in Farrell Drive from Ramon Road to Tahquitz Canyon Way. Catch basins associated with Line 20 will intercept street flows at critical locations and locations where existing down and under drains require elimination and potential nuisance flows could enter the public right-of-way.
Warm Springs 30-inch Force Main, Eastern Municipal Water District, Temecula, CA - Project Engineer during design of approximately 4,600 linear feet of 30-inch force main from Warm Springs Lift Station to Temecula Valley Regional Water Reclamation Facilities (TVRWRF) Site in the City of Temecula. The scope of work included development of alternative alignments and assist the District in alignment selection. The construction of the project included directional drilling operation of approximately 1345 linear feet of 30-inch Fused Pipeline for the reach along Diaz Road to avoid conflicts with the existing utilities.
Murrieta Inverted Sewer Siphon Project, Western Municipal Water District, Murrieta, CA – Project Engineer for upgrades to an existing 8-inch sewer siphon. The project will upgrade the siphon from a single barrel to a larger diameter or a “double barrel” configuration where the line crosses below a Flood Control District owned channel. This siphon is not shown on any WMWD GIS mapping and was only discovered following a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) event which caused property damage to a nearby school. ERSC will develop a profile of the 8-inch inverted siphon using CCTV and prepare plan and profile drawings of this line.
Sewer Structural Rehabilitation, City of Victorville, Victorville, CA – Project Engineer during the replacement of existing sewer main in-kind. Removal and replacement of approx. 12,000 feet of 8-12” Vitrified Clay Pipe (VCP) Sewer mainline. Sewer rehabilitation was completed in numerous locations of the City. Majority of locations were within the Public ROW, but certain reaches required close coordination with property owners including private landowners and the San Bernardino County Flood Control District were pipe was designed in Easements or within the requirements of an encroachment permit.
Sewer Capacity Improvement Project C-1, City of Victorville, Victorville, CA – Project Engineer during the upgrading of 3,022 feet to 15-inch pipe from existing 10-inch pipe. The project intends to allow additional capacity to the sewer system to allow and account for increased commercial and industrial development in this part of the City. The project is generally located in an industrial area around Hesperia Road and Nisqualli Road and generally has impacts on several distribution sites as well as some retail/gas stations.
Sewer Capacity Improvement Project C-2, City of Victorville, Victorville, CA – Project Engineer during the upgrading of 1,748 feet to 12- inch pipe from existing 8-inch pipe. The project is generally located in a residential area and crosses an existing golf course. The project is also contiguous to City sewer project C3 as well as several Structural Sewer Replacement Lines. This was important to note because turned out to be beneficial to include both items of work in the same project/contract. This work generally took place in easements, and only has impacts on a small segment of Public La Paz Drive as well as Arrowhead Drive.
Highland Avenue Extension, West Valley Water District, Rialto, CA – Project Engineer fduring design of a 30” pipeline to connect the zone 4 pressure zone to the new Pepper Avenue pipeline. Construction of the Pepper Avenue pipeline was possible following Caltrans improvements to the I-210 Freeway offramps. The Highland Avenue Extension consisted of constructing 4,200 lf of 30-inch CML&C waterline. Connection points to the existing system were achieved at both Oakdale Street and Pepper Avenue. The pipeline is located within Caltrans ROW. Coordination with the agency was required to obtain an encroachment permit through the Caltrans process.
ERSC also prepared the Caltrans required Water Pollution Control Plan (WPCP).
Reza Toorzani, PE | Assistant Principal Engineer
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Packet Pg. 263 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, CSA 70 CG Pine Ridge Horizontal Well (and Alder Lane Line Extension), County of San Bernardino Special Districts Office, Cedar Glen, CA – Project Engineer designer for coordination and production of site plan, preliminary grading plan, preliminary building layout and details, piping and mechanical equipment layout and detail, and engineer’s estimate.
Bloomington Area Watermain Relocations, West Valley Water District, Rialto, CA — Project Engineer during relocation of water services from utility easements to the public ROW. ERSC staf prepared PS&E for roughly 2100 LF of 12” waterline, 10000 LF of 8” waterline, and 236 water service connection relocations during phases I and II replacement projects. When relocating water services to the front of residences, it was determined that lots would also need to be re-piped to accommodate a new service location. ERSC coordinated efforts to install new waterlines on properties where it was required. An inspector worked with the contractor to ensure that impacts to properties were minimized.
Zone 6-2 Pumping Station, West Valley Water District, Rialto, CA – Project Engineer for the proposed project was commissioned to provide additional pumping capacity in the upper-most pressure zone through zone 7. ERSC proposed the Zone 6-2 Pumping Station to meet the District’s additional demands. The pumping station was equipped with 6 - 250 horsepower pumps capable of providing 12950 additional gallons per minute with one pump on stand-by.
CP 19-15 MDP Line 20, City of Palm Springs, Palm Springs, CA – Project Manager for the design of master drainage plan facilities in Ramon Road and Farrell Drive as part of the revised Master Drainage Plan (MDP). Line 20 originates at Tahquitz Creek and exit along El Cielo drive to its intersection with Ramon Road. Plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) and all calculations will be dictated by the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (RCFC&WCD) Drafting Manual. Items prepared for CP19-15 will guide the installation of reinforced concrete box and various diameter reinforced concrete pipe storm drains in Ramon Road from El Cielo Drive to Farrell Drive and in Farrell Drive from Ramon Road to Tahquitz Canyon Way.
Reza Toorzani, PE | Assistant Principal Engineer
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Packet Pg. 264 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, BS, Civil Engineering, Loyola Marymount
University, Los Angeles, CA
Mr. Brudin was introduced to the industry in
2012 as an intern at Lake Hemet Municipal
Water District. Since then, he has held
positions as Assistant Project Engineer and
Project Engineer at C.W. Driver, a general
contracting firm, until shortly after his
graduation in 2015 when he took a position
as Associate Civil Engineer at Parsons
Corporation. Trent joined ERSC as Engineer
II in early 2016.
Trent has become a highly skilled engineer
assisting in the management of a wide
variety of projects at ERSC. Trent regularly
performs complex design level tasks on
water resources, civil site design, and
transportation related projects included
hydrology studies, drainage design, site
grading, geometric site layout, WQMP
and SWPPP documentation, intersection
improvements, traffic signal modifications,
water and wastewater pipeline design, and
water feasibility studies
Site Layout & Geometrics
Hydrology & Drainage
AutoCAD Civil 3D
Traffic and Transportation
Water and Wastewater
SWPPP Compliance
SWPPP Development
Areas of Expertise
Education
CA, Professional Engineer No.90924
AZ, Professional Engineer No. 73812
QSD No. C90924
Similar Project Experience:
Parking Lot at Library Street, City of Lake Elsinore, CA - Project Engineer responsible for concept development, design recommendations, and special study drafting throughout the assignment. ERSC services included design and preparation of supporting documents for the City Park parking lot. Work included preparation of construction documents, demoluition plan, erosion control plan, engineer’s cost estimate, hydrology report, and a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP per Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board Order No. R8-2010-0033).
CIP Water Pipeline Replacement Project, City of Redlands, CA - Project Engineer during the design of new water mains ranging from 8 inch to 12 inch ductile iron pipe (DIP).
The purpose of the project is to eliminate undersized and aging infrastructure. The design will include the reconnection of all water service laterals to the new main. The project includes approximately 55,000 linear feet of existing pipeline that need to be replaced.
Bid Package Preparation for Backup Generators for Well Sites 27 & 31, 32, & 37 Project, Mission Springs Water District, Desert Hot Springs, CA - Project Engineer during drafting of PS&E for backup generator design. As a part of an On-Call agreement, Mission Springs Water District contracted with ERSC to provide plans, specifications, complete bid documents, and bidding assistance for the Backup Generators for Well Sites 27 & 31, 32, & 37. ERSC’s team provided site improvement drawings, generator pad structural calculations, equipment selection, and coordination with Southern California Edison (SCE) and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).
Pipeline Replacement, Alpine Water Users Association, Twin Peaks, CA – Project Engineer on the 1,600 linear feet pipeline replacement for Maxon Drive and Lake Forest Drive. Design pipeline replacement utilizing C900 PVC pipe, including required fittings and thrust restraint be necessary due to the significant changes in alignment of the pipeline, as well as utility research and coordination for the project.
Water Usage and Storage Study, City of Loma Linda, CA – Project Engineer assisted in providing research and evaluation of storage needs for specific zones within the City.
Research included, but was limited to, City Master reports, assessment and review of City’s existing storage facilities, preparation of schematic profile of the City’s water system to source, transfer/conveyance facilities, procure and review water production records to develop a recommendation to the City for their storage and usage needs.
Sewer Structural Rehabilitation, City of Victorville, CA – Project Engineer during the replacement of existing sewer main in-kind. Removal and replacement of approx. 12,000 feet of 8-12” Vitrified Clay Pipe (VCP) Sewer mainline. Sewer rehabilitation was completed in numerous locations of the City. Majority of locations were within the Public ROW, but certain reaches required close coordination with property owners including private landowners and the San Bernardino County Flood Control District were pipe was designed in Easements or within the requirements of an encroachment permit.
Sewer Capacity Improvement Project C-1, City of Victorville, CA – Project Engineer during the upgrading of 3,022 feet to 15-inch pipe from existing 10-inch pipe. The project intends to allow additional capacity to the sewer system to allow and account for increased commercial and industrial development in this part of the City. The project is generally located in an industrial area around Hesperia Road and Nisqualli Road and generally has impacts on several distribution sites as well as some retail/gas stations.
Sewer Capacity Improvement Project C-2, City of Victorville, CA – Project Engineer during the upgrading of 1,748 feet to 12-inch pipe from existing 8-inch pipe. The project is generally located in a residential area and crosses an existing golf course. The project is also contiguous to City sewer project C3 as well as several Structural Sewer Replacement Lines. This was important to note because turned out to be beneficial to include both items of work in the same project/contract. This work generally took place Trent Brudin, PE, QSD | Engineer IV
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Packet Pg. 265 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, in easements, and only has impacts on a small segment of Public La Paz Drive as well as Arrowhead Drive.
Sewer Capacity Improvement Project C-3, City of Victorville, CA – Project Engineer during the project included the upgrading of 6,550 of 18-inch pipe upgraded from 12-inch pipe. The project is generally located in residential areas and crosses a park in an easement.
The City of Victorville has identified the potential to construct a new sewer main in the San Bernardino County Flood Control District’s (SBFCD) access road, next to the Oro Grande Wash from Austin Road to Seneca Road. This relocation eliminates a series of existing lines that traverse several properties, which requires the abandonment of any existing easements. This requires coordination with several residences, and the new alignment will require coordination with SBFCD and their approval. It is assumed that this has been discussed with SBFCD but will require appropriate reviews and permitting.
Sewer Line Relocation - Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians in conjunction with Eastern Municipal Water District, San Jacinto, CA – Project Engineer for the reconstruction of the existing 10” sewer line to a 15” gravity sewer line located on the site. The design was created in accordance to EMWD’s standards regarding size, materials, as the maintenance of the line is not to be assumed by the Tribe. Sewer will connect to an existing lift station offsite and be pumped via force main to EMWD facilities.
La Laguna RV Resort Wet Utilities, City of Lake Elsinore, CA – Project Engineer providing design of sewer and water systems to the roughly 230 space RV resort located on the northwestern shore of Lake Elsinore. The water and sewer system design included the layout of main distribution lines and a hookup “pedestal” to each individual RV space that provides a water, sewer and electrical connection for the RV in that space. The sewer system design included providing one lift station that was designed to replace and takeover duty for an outdated EVMWD owned lift station and the existing site lift station. EVMWD would later take over operation and maintenance of this strategically placed lift station, leaving the client, The City of Lake Elsinore, free from needing a lift station of their own.
Temporary II Lift Station, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, San Jacinto, CA – Project Engineer for design of Temporary Lift Station. Based on an agreement between EMWD and the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians (SBLI), the relocation and design of a new sewer system will account for the ultimate flows from existing and the future planned developments for Soboba Casino/Hotel. ERSC was retained by SBLI to design a lift station capable of pumping the ultimate flows per the agreement between EMWD and SBLI. The lift station design is based on EMWD’s Small Sewage Lift Station Guidelines, Standard and Specifications.
Quail Valley Subarea 4 Sewerage Feasibility Study and Preliminary Design, Eastern Municipal Water District, Quail Valley, CA – Project engineer for the feasibility study and preliminary design of the area’s first public sewer system. Developed lots in the Quail Valley subarea 4 project region rely on individual septic systems for wastewater disposal and presents challenges to implementing a conventional gravity sewerage solution. Upon completion, the project will recommend the most feasible alternative to provide sewer service to the area. Over 1,200 individual lots will need to be serviced by the future system which will include a combination of packaged lift stations, vacuum sewer systems, regional lift stations, and sewer conveyance gravity/force mains.
Trent Brudin, PE, QSD | Engineer IV
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Packet Pg. 266 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, BS, Civil Engineering, Arizona State University,
Tempe, AZ
Mr. Booth has a broad base of experience
in various disciplines such as site
development, street improvements, and
grading and drainage, pavement rehab
design and construction, and utility design.
Mr. Booth is a recent graduate from Arizona
State University and interned with notable
companies such as Schuler Constructors,
PACE, and HDR during his undergraduate
studies. He worked for a local private
engineering consultant where he served as
a survey chairman and a design engineer.
Projects recently undertaken by Mr. Booth
involving the design and construction
services include the following significant
assignments.
Pavement Rehabilitation Services
Utility Services
Land Development Services
Areas of Expertise
Education
CA, Engineer-In-Training
No. 162121
Similar Project Experience:
Sewer Structural Rehabilitation, City of Victorville, CA – Project Engineer during the replacement of existing sewer main in-kind. Removal and replacement of approx. 12,000 feet of 8-12” Vitrified Clay Pipe (VCP) Sewer mainline. Sewer rehabilitation was completed in numerous locations of the City. Majority of locations were within the Public ROW, but certain reaches required close coordination with property owners including private landowners and the San Bernardino County Flood Control District were pipe was designed in Easements or within the requirements of an encroachment permit.
Sewer Capacity Improvement Project C-1, City of Victorville, CA – Project Engineer during the upgrading of 3,022 feet to 15-inch pipe from existing 10-inch pipe. The project intends to allow additional capacity to the sewer system to allow and account for increased commercial and industrial development in this part of the City. The project is generally located in an industrial area around Hesperia Road and Nisqualli Road and generally has impacts on several distribution sites as well as some retail/gas stations.
Sewer Capacity Improvement Project C-2, City of Victorville, CA – Project Engineer during the upgrading of 1,748 feet to 12-inch pipe from existing 8-inch pipe. The project is generally located in a residential area and crosses an existing golf course. The project is also contiguous to City sewer project C3 as well as several Structural Sewer Replacement Lines. This was important to note because turned out to be beneficial to include both items of work in the same project/contract. This work generally took place in easements, and only has impacts on a small segment of Public La Paz Drive as well as Arrowhead Drive.
Sewer Capacity Improvement Project C-3, City of Victorville, CA – Project Engineer during the project included the upgrading of 6,550 of 18-inch pipe upgraded from 12- inch pipe. The project is generally located in residential areas and crosses a park in an easement. The City of Victorville has identified the potential to construct a new sewer main in the San Bernardino County Flood Control District’s (SBFCD) access road, next to the Oro Grande Wash from Austin Road to Seneca Road. This relocation eliminates a series of existing lines that traverse several properties, which requires the abandonment of any existing easements. This requires coordination with several residences, and the new alignment will require coordination with SBFCD and their approval. It is assumed that this has been discussed with SBFCD but will require appropriate reviews and permitting.
Pipeline Replacement, Alpine Water Users Association, Twin Peaks, CA – Project Engineer on the 1,600 linear feet pipeline replacement for Maxon Drive and Lake Forest Drive. Provided design for pipeline replacement utilizing C900 PVC pipe, including required fittings and thrust restraint be necessary due to the significant changes in alignment of the pipeline, as well as utility research and coordination for the project.
Waterline Replacement, Idyllwild Water District, Idyllwild, CA – Project Engineer on the 1,200 linear feet pipeline replacement along S. Circle Drive and Village Circle Drive.
Provided design for pipeline replacement with consideration of replacing standard valving and piping, preservation of existing pipeline in certain areas and tie over of existing services particularly to restaurants and businesses along Village Center Drive.
City of Highland Elder Creek Hydrology Analysis and Feasibility Study, City of Highland, Highland, CA – Project Engineer for the preparation of a drainage feasibility study report for Elder Creek Storm Drain Facilities at Greenspot Road. The report was prepared to determine the tributary flows to the existing 12’x 4’ Reinforced Concrete Box (RCB) at Greenspot Road and Elder Creek Channel.
Ben Booth, PE | Engineer III
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Packet Pg. 267 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, Similar Project Experience:
Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, Master Drainage Plan (MDP) Storm Drain Improvements within EDC Commercial Retail Development - Project Engineer during preparation of a drainage study and improvement plans for construction of MDP Lines B1, B2, and B3 for the Horseshoe Development Site consistent with the current MDP Report.
Water Line Relocation, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians in conjunction with Eastern Municipal Water District, San Jacinto, CA – Project Engineer for a feasibility study and design to facilitate the relocation of the 12” CML&C water line that provides service to the Horseshoe Grande Mobile Home Park, The design was created in accordance to EMWD’s standards regarding size, materials, as the maintenance of the line is not to be assumed by the Tribe. ERSC expects upon completion of the relocation that the waterline will connect to the existing tie in points at the north and south sides of the site.
Sewer Line Relocation - Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians in conjunction with Eastern Municipal Water District, San Jacinto, CA – Project Engineer for the reconstruction of the existing 10” sewer line to a 15” gravity sewer line located on the site. The design was created in accordance to EMWD’s standards regarding size, materials, as the maintenance of the line is not to be assumed by the Tribe. Sewer will connect to an existing lift station offsite and be pumped via force main to EMWD facilities.
North San Jacinto In-Lieu Water Supply Project, Eastern Municipal Water District, San Jacinto, CA — Project Engineer during the preparation of professional engineering plans and for 9,000 lineal feet of 24-inch PVC recycled waterline for Eastern Municipal Water District.
CSDP Storm Drain Line 3-5, City Of Colton, CA – Project engineer during the design of a regional drainage facility conveying 1,000cfs from a 2,045-acre area. The project included installation of 10,000 feet of 108 and 120-inch reinforced concrete pipe from Valley boulevard south to the Santa Ana River, as well as protection of sewer and water mains, MCI fiber optics cable, major petroleum products line and gas lines, and an existing aqueduct system. Approximately 1,700 feet of 108-inch RCP by boring and jacking methods were also installed. Final design of the facilities included preparation of construction plans and specifications meeting San Bernardino County Flood Control District requirements, utility coordination and relocation, preparation of right-of-way documentation and coordination of construction permits from the State of California and the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Section 29 Stormwater Basin, City of Palm Desert, CA – Project engineer during design for the failed rock slope protection downstream of the existing spillway and collapsed slope that undermined a significant portion of the spillway crest. The work also included hydrology analysis of approximately 519 acres of drainage watershed, development of a unit hydrograph tributary to Mid-Valley Channel, flood routing through the existing drainage channels and Section 29 Retention Basin, hydraulic analysis for design and reconstruction of the rock slope protection, spillway, forensic analysis to investigate the cause of the failure, produce contract documents guiding the repair of the Section 29 Basin and an 18-inch basin inlet. Relocation of an existing 12-inch sewer line under the basin spillway.
MDP Lines 6A and 8, Laterals 20C and 20A, City of Palm Springs, CA – Project engineer during the design of the three major flood control projects commissioned by the City of Palm Springs. Line 6A and Line 8 along Sunrise Way resulted in the elimination of “down and under drains” and support commercial development between Via Escuela and Vista Chino Drive and Andreas Road and the Baristo Channel, respectively. Similarly, Laterals 20C and 20CA resulted in the elimination of “down and under drains” and support residential development along El Cielo and Baristo Road. Services provided include review and modification of master plan hydrology, design surveys, utility coordination, geotechnical engineering, alignment selection and analysis, hydraulic modeling and the Isaac Gomez | Engineer III
Mr. Gomez has 19 years of manangment,
planning and designing experience in the
private and public industry. He offers an
excellent understanding of Auto CAD, Civil
3D, Land Desktop,HO2NET,WaterCAD,
SewerCAD, HEC- RAS, WSPG etc. He also
brings expertise in planning, design, and
construction of public works projects, as well
as knowledge of hydraulics, hydrology, flood
control drainage facilities, such channel,
under storm drain, and detention basin. His
experience includes: designing and preparing
engineering drawings, specifications, and
Engineer’s cost estimates; researching
project design requirements; preparing
preliminary design studies; and performing
complex calculations and material costs. He
has also coordinated design proposals with
utility companies and other agencies.
Mr. Gomez’s activities and responsibilities
include management, design, and
processing of hydrology and hydraulic,
SWPPP and WQMP reports.Duties include,
but are not limited to, engineer’s cost
estimates, WSPG analysis, Rational method,
synthetic unit hydrograph and flood routing
calculations, HEC-RAS Analysis, producing
Master Drainage plans, pavement plans,
steel water tank design, and grading plans.
BS, Civil Engineering, Technological Institute of
Tijuana, BC, MX
Haestad Methods Certified Master Modeler
for Water Distribution Systems & Transient
Modeling
Caltrans Project Planning and Design Guide
2020 Civil 3D Autodesk
H2ONet Water Distribution Modeling and
Training Course
San Bernardino County WQMP Training
ADA and Accessibility Standards in Public-Rightof-Way for City of Chino Water Quality Management, SWPPP
Civil Site Planning and Design
CAD Design
Grading, Precise Grading Plan (PGP)
Water Quality management (WQMP)
Erosion Control (SWPPP)
Flood Control Master Drainage Plan
Education
Registrations / Certifications
Areas of Expertise
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Packet Pg. 268 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, development of plans, specifications and estimates.
CP 19-15 MDP Line 20, City of Palm Springs, CA – Project engineer for the design of master drainage plan facilities in Ramon Road and Farrell Drive as part of the revised Master Drainage Plan (MDP). Line 20 originates at Tahquitz Creek and exit along El Cielo drive to its intersection with Ramon Road. Catch basins located on Ramon Road and El Cielo Drive indicate short extensions of Line 20 and Lateral 20C west and north along each roadway. Plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) and all calculations will be dictated by the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (RCFC&WCD) Drafting Manual. Items prepared for CP19-15 will guide the installation of reinforced concrete box and various diameter reinforced concrete pipe storm drains in Ramon Road from El Cielo Drive to Farrell Drive and in Farrell Drive from Ramon Road to Tahquitz Canyon Way. Catch basins associated with Line 20 will intercept street flows at critical locations and locations where existing down and under drains require elimination and potential nuisance flows could enter the public right-of-way.
Sierra Way Storm Drain Project, City of San Bernardino, CA - Project Engineer responsible for plan design and supporting analysis during the design of approximately 5,000 lf of 39” – 84” storm drain in the City. The project sought to eliminate surface drainage on the local streets and temporary lines that traversed private property. While the project was part of the Comprehensive Storm Drain Plan, the hydrology supporting the plan was dated prior to the local hydrology manual release, so a new analysis was required. The project also included a component to rehabilitate pavement in the area of the project. The poorly conditioned pavement was rehabilitated as a part of the project’s scope.
East Drop Structure Repair Mitigation Within Whitewater River Channel, City Of Indian Wells, Indian Wells, Ca – Project Engineer for redesign of the East Drop Structure along the Whitewater River. Site analyses and development of potential replacement structures such as a concrete drop structure that incorporates a baffle chute at the outlet of the low flow channel, a USBR stilling basin or a drop structure similar to the one constructed in 1995 using materials sized to withstand the anticipated flows. Regulatory permitting and clearance for an RWQCB CWA Section 401 Water Quality Certification, CDFW 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreement, USACE Nationwide Section 404 Dredge and Fill Permit, and CEQA IS/MND coordination.
Foster Lake Inundation study, Idyllwild Water District, Idyllwild CA - Project Engineer during evaluation of a potential breach of the dam at Foster Lake based on additions to the Water Code (Sections 61160, 6161 and 6162) that required the preparation and submittal of inundation maps to the Department of Water Resources. Work included research, field surveys, photographic/field reconnaissance, hydrology, hydraulic calculations, and draft and final reports. The final report summarized, and provided support for, the research and assumptions, criteria, parameters, modeling methods and outcome for the dam breach analysis, downstream river hydraulics and inundation limits.
Inundation Study for Mineral Hot Springs Lake, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, San Bernardino, CA - Project Engineer during the decommissioning of Mineral Hot Springs Lake (MHSL). The Tribe wished to reclassify the lake to reduce the oversight of the State of California’s Department of Dam Safety. In decommissioning and reclassification, ERSC will work to redesign the weir and outlet structure to allow the lake to operate below 15 acre feet. In order to accomplish this, ERSC also is responsible for design of drainage improvements to allow for stormwater to be conmveyed safely due to the reduced capacity of the lake.
Sewer Structural Rehabilitation, City of Victorville, Victorville, CA – Project Engineer during the replacement of existing sewer main in-kind. Removal and replacement of approx. 12,000 feet of 8-12” Vitrified Clay Pipe (VCP) Sewer mainline. Sewer rehabilitation was completed in numerous locations of the City. Majority of locations were within the Public ROW, but certain reaches required close coordination with property owners including private landowners and the San Bernardino County Flood Control District were pipe was designed in Easements or within the requirements of an encroachment permit.
Warm Springs 30-inch Force Main, Eastern Municipal Water District, Temecula, CA - Project Engineer during design of approximately 4,600 linear feet of 30-inch force main from Warm Springs Lift Station to Temecula Valley Regional Water Reclamation Facilities (TVRWRF) Site in the City of Temecula. The scope of work included development of alternative alignments and assist the District in alignment selection. The work also included design and preparation of plans for the selected alignment along an easement outside Diaz Road right of way, Rio Nedo, Aqua Vista Way, Avenida Alavarado and through an existing easement to the TVRWRF site. The construction of the project directional drilling operation of approximately 1345 linear feet of 30-inch Fused Pipeline for the reach along Diaz Road to avoid conflicts with the existing utilities.
Lake Hemet Municipal Water District, Hemet, CA — Project Engineer involved in the design of a waterline and access road to the District’s 0.5-million-gallon Garner Valley Tank
Special Water District Water Reservoir, San Bernardino, CA — Project Engineer involved in the analysis, design and plan preparation for a 250,000-gallon steel water tank including structural and mechanical analysis.
Calimesa Replacement Water Reservoir, Rancho Calimesa, CA — Project Engineer involved in the analysis, design and plan preparation for a 250,000-gallon steel water tank including structural and mechanical analysis.
Isaac Gomez | Engineer III
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Packet Pg. 269 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, BS, Geographic and Environmental Engineering,
University of Applied and Environmental
Sciences (UDCA), Bogotà, Colombia
Ms. Hernandez recently joined ERSC as an
Engineer I. She is proficient in identifying
and solving problems related to the use of
territory and its resources, able to cover
the programming and development of
environmental projects and sustainable
development. She is also efficient in the
planning and organization of geographical
space and in the use of modern cartographic
technologies and of Geographic Information
Systems (GIS).
Environmental Analysis
Water Resources
Planning
Areas of Expertise
Education Similar Project Experience:
Sewer Structural Rehabilitation, City of Victorville, CA – Assisted the Engineer during the replacement of existing sewer main in-kind. Removal and replacement of approx. 12,000 feet of 8-12” Vitrified Clay Pipe (VCP) Sewer mainline. Sewer rehabilitation was completed in numerous locations of the City. Majority of locations were within the Public ROW, but certain reaches required close coordination with property owners including private landowners and the San Bernardino County Flood Control District were pipe was designed in Easements or within the requirements of an encroachment permit.
Sewer Capacity Improvement Project C-1, City of Victorville, CA – Assisted the Engineer during the upgrading of 3,022 feet to 15-inch pipe from existing 10-inch pipe. The project intends to allow additional capacity to the sewer system to allow and account for increased commercial and industrial development in this part of the City. The project is generally located in an industrial area around Hesperia Road and Nisqualli Road and generally has impacts on several distribution sites as well as some retail/gas stations.
Sewer Capacity Improvement Project C-2, City of Victorville, CA – Assisted the Engineer during the upgrading of 1,748 feet to 12-inch pipe from existing 8-inch pipe. The project is generally located in a residential area and crosses an existing golf course. The project is also contiguous to City sewer project C3 as well as several Structural Sewer Replacement Lines. This was important to note because turned out to be beneficial to include both items of work in the same project/contract. This work generally took place in easements, and only has impacts on a small segment of Public La Paz Drive as well as Arrowhead Drive.
Sewer Capacity Improvement Project C-3, Victorville, CA – Assisted the Engineer during the project included the upgrading of 6,550 of 18-inch pipe upgraded from 12-inch pipe.
The project is generally located in residential areas and crosses a park in an easement.
The City of Victorville has identified the potential to construct a new sewer main in the San Bernardino County Flood Control District’s (SBFCD) access road, next to the Oro Grande Wash from Austin Road to Seneca Road. This relocation eliminates a series of existing lines that traverse several properties, which requires the abandonment of any existing easements. This requires coordination with several residences, and the new alignment will require coordination with SBFCD and their approval. It is assumed that this has been discussed with SBFCD but will require appropriate reviews and permitting.
CIP Water Pipeline Replacement Project, City of Redlands, CA - Assisted in the design of new water mains ranging from 8 inch to 12 inch ductile iron pipe (DIP). The purpose of the project is to eliminate undersized and aging infrastructure. The design will include the reconnection of all water service laterals to the new main. The project includes approximately 55,000 linear feet of existing pipeline that need to be replaced.
Washington Street at Fred Waring Drive Triple Left Turn Lanes, City of La Quinta, CA – Assisting in design of improvements to this high traffic intersection by adding a third, left turn lane in each direction of the intersection in order to alleviate traffic congestion and improve traffic flow. Ms. Hernandez also assisted on the detailed project description, plans, bid schedules, bid item descriptions, payment methods, engineer’s estimate, special provisions, technical specifications, and any specification detail sheets and relevant standard plans.
Design of Murrieta Creek Bridge, City of Temecula, CA – Assisting in the design of a bridge structure over Murrieta Creek connecting Overland Drive at the intersection of Enterprise Circle West on the east side of the Creek to Avenida Alvarado at the intersection of Diaz Road on the west side of the Creek. Ms. Hernandez is also assisting on the PS&E and utility research and coordination.
Murrieta Inverted Sewer Siphon Project, Western Municipal Water District, Murrieta, CA – Project Designer during upgrades to an existing 8-inch sewer siphon. The project will upgrade the siphon from a single barrel to a larger diameter or a “double barrel” Stephania Hernandez, EIT | Engineer II
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Packet Pg. 270 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, configuration where the line crosses below a Flood Control District owned channel. This siphon is not shown on any WMWD GIS mapping and was only discovered following a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) event which caused property damage to a nearby school.
ERSC will develop a profile of the 8-inch inverted siphon using CCTV and prepare plan and profile drawings of this line.
Asbestos Cement Pipeline Replacement, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, San Jacinto, CA – Project Designer responsible for preparation of project documents and completion of computer aided design throughout all phases of the assignment. The Tribe contracted with ERSC for professional enginering services to abandon and replace approximately 15,000 linear feet of domestic water pipelines and connect laterals to an existing 16-inch water main or to a proposed parallel 12-inch waterline. The project will mitigate future water degradation and reduce potential health risks to 400 homes on the reservation that are connected to approximately 15,000 linear feet of asbestos cement (AC) pipes, the main distribution system for residential drinking water.
CP 19-15 MDP Line 20, City of Palm Springs, Palm Springs, CA – Project Designer for the design of master drainage plan facilities in Ramon Road and Farrell Drive as part of the revised Master Drainage Plan (MDP). Line 20 originates at Tahquitz Creek and exit along El Cielo drive to its intersection with Ramon Road. Plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) and all calculations will be dictated by the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (RCFC&WCD) Drafting Manual. Items prepared for CP19-15 will guide the installation of reinforced concrete box and various diameter reinforced concrete pipe storm drains in Ramon Road from El Cielo Drive to Farrell Drive and in Farrell Drive from Ramon Road to Tahquitz Canyon Way..
Stephania Hernandez, EIT | Engineer II
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Packet Pg. 271 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, Ms. Goodie has extensive AutoCAD, Total
Station drafting and field survey experience.
With over 32 years’ experience in the civil
engineering field, she has processed field
survey data for base map preparation,
drafted grading plans for tract maps,
prepared street improvement plans, and
record maps from base sheets to final
recordation.
Ms. Goodie also has extensive experience
in the preparation of cost estimates
and quantities, interpretation of legal
descriptions for the preparation of lot splits,
grants of easement, dedications, vacations
and quality assurance plan checking. She
has designed pipelines, traffic signal systems
and interconnect system operations plus
preparation of street striping and median
plans.
Wells, Pump/Lift Stations Design
Street Improvement Design
Sewerlne Design
Waterline Design
Street Striping
Traffic Control
Areas of Expertise
AutoCAD Certification
Land Development
Desktop Certification
Education Similar Project Experience:
2019 CIP Water Pipeline Replacement Project, City of Redlands, Redlands, CA – Project Manager for the design and construction of approximately 55,000 linear feet (LF) of 8-inch potable water main and 3,000 LF of 12-inch potable water main in various parts of MUED’s services area, encompassing 45 different streets and five (5) different Pressure Zones. Said Pressure zones range in elevation from the 1570 Pressure zone (lower lying areas in the North) up to the 2340 Pressure zone (upper Redlands Heights area to the South). In total, Project is included 55,000 LF of pipe; about 10.4 miles.
Multiple Projects, West Valley Water District – Project designer for the following projects:
• 1,800 feet of 16-inch transmission waterline on Duncan Canyon Road and 700 feet of 18-inch waterline on Lytle Creek Road
• 4,300 feet of 30-inch transmission waterline and 1,580 feet of 12-inch waterline on Pepper Avenue
• 3,000 feet of 30-inch transmission waterline on Base Line Road and Pepper Avenue • 3,900 feet of 30-inch transmission waterline on Terrace Road • Pump Station 8-2, 30-inch Zone 3A transmission pipeline; Pressure Zone 2, 12-inch pipeline, and 16-inch pipeline to Well No. 6
• Agua Mansa Road 12-inch waterline
• Highland Avenue Extension, West Valley Water District, Rialto, CA • 1.0 Million Gallon Welded Steel Reservoir, West Valley Water District, Rialto, CA • Pump Station Zone 4-3, West Valley Water District, Rialto, CA • Bloomington Area Watermain Relocations, West Valley Water District, Rialto, CA • Zone 6-2 Pumping Station, West Valley Water District, Rialto, CA Multiple Projects, Arrowbear Park County Water District – Project designer for the following projects:
• 1,700 feet of 8-inch waterline
• 3,200 feet of 8-Inch waterline
• CLAWA Pump Station, Arrowbear Park County Water District Jazz Goodie | Engineering Associate III
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Packet Pg. 272 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, Travis Moffatt first joined ERSC as an intern
during his collegiate journey. He is now a
permanent member of our design team,
having earned his EIT. Travis continues to
expand his engineering toolkit by performing
various engineering tasks such as AutoCAD
drafting, hydrology calculations with CIVILD,
analysis using GeoHEC-RAS and HECRAS, Excel calculations and spreadsheets, surveying and project coordination for plan
checks.
AutoCAD
CIVILD
GeoHEC-RAS
HEC-RAS
Areas of Expertise
California Baptist University, Civil Engineering
Education
Engineer in Training Similar Project Experience:
Overland Bridge at Murrieta Creek, CNS Engineers, Temecula, CA - Project Designer responsible for preparation of project documents and completion of computer aided design throughout all phases of the assignment. ERSC served as a partner to the CNS Engineers’ team, during the design of a bridge structure over and across Murrieta Creek connecting Avenida Alvarado at the intersection of Diaz to the west of the creek, with Overland Drive at the intersection of Enterprise Circle to the east of the creek. The ERSC team was responsible for all ancillary improvements to the design of the bridge. Street improvements, drainage improvements, legals/plats, hydraulic/hydrology analysis, and WQAR were all facilitated in house by the ERSC team.
Tippecanoe Pavement Rehabilitation Project, City of Highland, CA - Project Designer responsible for preparation of project documents and completion of computer aided design throughout all phases of the assignment. Also assisted with survey tasks.
ERSC provided professional engineering services related to Cooperative City/County Pavement Rehabilitation Project, str20003 pavement rehabilitation of five street reaches covering four streets. For Tippecanoe Avenue, existing AC and native material was pulverized in place, a portion of the pulverized material removed, cement added to the remaining pulverized material, followed by placement of HMA and RHMA for the reach from 3rd to 6th.
B&H Gas Station and Minimart, Simmons Built, Calimesa, CA - Project Designer responsible for preparation of project documents and completion of computer aided design throughout all phases of the assignment. ERSC provided professional engineering services required to complete contract documents for onsite and offsite improvements related to a gas station and minimart located on the southwest corner of County Line Road and California Avenue in the City of Calimesa.
Multi Family Residential Project, Simmons Built, Yucaipa, CA - Project Designer responsible for preparation of project documents and completion of computer aided design throughout all phases of the assignment. ERSC provided professional engineering services required to complete contract documents related to the construction of 13 multi-family units and the renovation of an existing residence on Assessor’s parcel 0319-252-02 located on Avenue H east of 3rd Street in the Yucaipa, California.
Madison Avenue Waterline Project, Rancho California Water District, Murrieta, CA - Project Designer responsible for preparation of project documents and completion of computer aided design throughout all phases of the assignment. RCWD’s Madison Avenue Waterline Project consists of the design and construction of 700± linear feet (LF) of 16-inch replacement waterline in the City of Murrieta. ERSC services included surveying and mapping, alignment selection, preliminary design report & corrosivity evaluation, potholing & geotechnical study, final construction drawings and bid phase support.
Aliso Creek Road Rehab from Aliso Viejo Parkway to SR-73, City of Aliso Viejo, CA – Project Designer responsible for preparation of project documents and completion of computer aided design throughout all phases of the assignment. ERSC provided services including the grind and overlay of the roadway, localized full depth replacements, signing and striping, traffic signal loops, traffic control and Caltrans Coordination. The project involved additional detailed design of ADA ramps at the SR-73 interchange and obtaining a Caltrans Encroachment permit.
Parking Lot at Library Street, City of Lake Elsinore, CA - Project Designer responsible for preparation of project documents and completion of computer aided design throughout all phases of the assignment. ERSC services included preparation of construction documents, demoluition plan, erosion control plan, engineer’s cost estimate, hydrology report, and a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP per Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board Order No. R8-2010-0033).
Travis Moffatt, EIT | Engineer I
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Riverside, Riverside, CA
Robert has over 30 years of professional
experience in land surveying for municipal
agencies. He has managed a wide variety
of land survey projects including surveys
for topographic mapping, geodetic control,
right-of-way, boundary, and construction
projects.
Most recently, Robert’s responsibilities
as the Inland Empire Survey Manager
include the management and coordination
of construction staking contracts for civil
engineering projects, boundary surveys,
title analysis, topographic mapping, detailed
design surveys, ALTA Surveys and mapping.
Since joining ERSC, Robert’s wide range
of skills and background have enabled
ERSC to provide clients with localized and
personalized service, keeping true to ERSC’s
philosophy of dedication to customer
service and satisfaction.
Survey
Right-Of-Way
Legal Descriptions
Mapping
CAD Operation
Areas of Expertise
Education
CA, Land Surveyor No. 7731 Similar Project Experience:
Strawberry Creek Diversion Pipeline, Idyllwild, CA - Principal Surveyor in oversight of field data collection and base mapping. The existing pipeline begins at the diversion structure near the intersection of Strawberry Creek and Tahquitz Road. The pipeline paralleled the creek above ground for approximately 400 feet across private property and then below ground to the District’s well site on Fern Valley Road. To further complicate matters, the exiting pipeline crossed under an existing private residence.
ERSC performed a topographic survey of the diversion structure and the pipeline alignment to the well site, legal documents for the portion of pipeline crossing private property, and design of new pipeline to avoid existing structures and above ground pipes.
Murrieta Inverted Sewer Siphon Project, Western Municipal Water District, Murrieta, CA – Principal Surveyor in oversight of field data collection and base mapping. The project will upgrade the siphon from a single barrel to a larger diameter or a “double barrel” configuration where the line crosses below a Flood Control District owned channel. This siphon is not shown on any WMWD GIS mapping and was only discovered following a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) event which caused property damage to a nearby school.
Street Improvements, City of Temecula - Managed and performed construction surveying for street improvements along Jefferson Street and Winchester Road.
County of Riverside Winchester Road (Highway 79) Widening - Survey manager for control and topographic surveying of over eight miles of Highway 79/Winchester Road for ultimate widening to six lanes from Domenigoni Parkway to Benton Road.
Murrieta Area Sewer Improvements, Eastern Municipal Water District - This 6,000 LF sewer project used pipe bursting to increase an existing 12” and 15” sewer to a 20” diameter sewer along Murrieta Creek. Managed surveying services for control, topographic and construction surveys. Prepared legal descriptions and plat maps for right-of-way and easement acquisitions.
Widening and signalization of State Highway 79 at Auld Road - Performed construction surveying for the widening of State Highway 79 and extending improvements towards the Temecula Valley Airport.
Cucamonga Valley Water District, La Senda Road - Preparation and delivery of a 1,500-lineal foot topographic survey map. Map included found monuments, street centerline, right-of-way, property lines, and location of wet and dry utilities.
Limonite Avenue Phase IV Widening Project, Riverside County Economic Development Agency, in conjunction with the Riverside County Transportation Department - Managed topographic and construction surveying services for widening of Limonite Avenue to four lanes.
Highway 111 Widening from Jefferson Street to Madison Street, City of Indio - Managed the construction surveying for the widening of Highway 111 which included new street curbs, sidewalks and medians and over one mile of 48” storm drain.
Highway 111 Bridge over the La Quinta Channel, City of Indio - Managed construction staking for the bridge, underground utilities and a commercial parking lot.
Monroe Street Widening, City of Indio - Managed control, topographic and construction staking for the widening of Monroe Street between Avenue 52 and Avenue 49. The project included the undergrounding of over a mile of electrical transmission lines and street improvements.
GIS Mapping of Storm Drain System, City of Indio - Oversaw the collection of storm drain facilities within the City of Indio and using RTK GPS methods.
Murrieta Sewer Siphon, Western Municipal Water District - Principal Surveyor overseeing design survey and base mapping efforts during the upgrade of an existing Robert Ollerton, PLS | Principal Surveyor
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Packet Pg. 274 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, 8-inch sewer siphon. ERSC is developing a profile of the 8-inch inverted siphon using CCTV and prepare plan and profile drawings of this line, as well as different alternatives to replace the existing siphon, which will include installing a larger diameter siphon, a double barrel siphon configuration, or other alternatives to be discussed with the District. ERSC is also developing a bypass pumping plan for use of the contractor during construction.
Drainage Study for Horseshoe Grande Property, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians - Principal Surveyor overseeing Design Survey and Construction Staking during the analysis and preparation of a drainage study for the proposed transfer of 34 parcels totaling approximately 534.9 acres currently held in fee-title to trust status. This Preliminary Drainage Study provided an analysis of the offsite drainage patterns and potential onsite drainage concerns.
Aliso Viejo Ranch Lot Line Adjustment, City of Aliso Viejo - Principal Surveyor for a project in which ERSC provided services to the City related to the boundary survey and Lot Line Adjustment for Aliso Viejo Ranch and the Laguna Audubon HOA. ERSC teams performed work to adjust property boundaries to correctly reflect the City and HOA responsibilities for parkway maintenance.
Aliso Viejo City Limits Survey Documents, City of Aliso Viejo - Principal Surveyor for a project in which ERSC completed work requested by the City to ensure the City Limits were accurately depicted in a submittal to LAFCO. ERSC would review the current boundaries, prepare horizontal calculations based on the legal description, and prepare Autcad and Shapefile for use in City’s GIS System.
Legal Descriptions and Plats for Assessor’s Parcel No. 633-150-071 & 633-310-037, City of Indian Wells - Principal Surveyor for a project in which the City of Indian Wells contracted with ERSC for development of legal descriptions and plats for two parcels: one surrounding the club house at the Esmerelda Resort and Spa; and, the other along the northern bank of the Whitewater River east of Miles Avenue. Work includes research and coordination with the Riverside County Assessor’s office, preparation of metes and bounds legal descriptions, responses to any City comments, and a complete Quitclaim Deed form.
Robert Ollerton, PLS | Principal Surveyor
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Packet Pg. 275 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, Matthew joined the ERSC team in 2021
and brings nine years experience in land
surveying. Prior to his current positon, he
served as Party Chief at Leja Surveying
providing surveys for aerial control for
topographic mapping, boundary surveys,
geodetic control, construciton, ALTA
surveys, and cell site mapping. In his current
role, Matthew is part of ERSC’s survey team
conducting field survey tasks, map review,
and technical drafting of mapping and
legal documents. His ability to balance the
application of standard practices, project
goals, and survey related regulations has
proven a valuable resource to ERSC’s clients.
Survey
Topographic Survey
Right-Of-Way
Boundary
Construction
CAD Operation
Areas of Expertise Similar Project Experience:
Tippecanoe Pavement Rehabilitation Project, City of Highland, CA - Survey Party Chief responsible for oversight of field data collection and processing including data reduction and base mapping supervision. ERSC provided professional engineering services related to Cooperative City/County Pavement Rehabilitation Project, str20003 pavement rehabilitation of five street reaches covering four streets. For Tippecanoe Avenue, existing AC and native material was pulverized in place, a portion of the pulverized material removed, cement added to the remaining pulverized material, followed by placement of HMA and RHMA for the reach from 3rd to 6th.
Various Assignments, Coachella Valley Water District, Palm Desert, CA - Party Chief for field staking and data collection. Placed in charge of pipeline, slope, access road, pond, and utility staking.
Topographic Survey, Murrieta Mesa High School, Epic Engineers - Party chief in charge of topographic data collection for deisgn. Managed and performed construction staking for grid lines, building corners, utilities, and curb and gutter. Also performed as-built topographic surveys.
Various Assignments, Water Works Engineering , Various Locations, CA - Party Chief in charge of collecting topographic, utility, and boundary survey for multiple water treatment facilities. Delivered a final survey plat with a 3D surface and utility callouts.
Topographic Survey, Saddleback High School, Epic Engineers - Party Chief in charge of collecting a topographic survey for ADA path of travel analysis. Measured paths of travel and utilities to determine adherance to ADA Standards. As part of that work, established a record boundary to determine the right-of-way for sidewalk path of travel and bus routes. Drains and maintenance holes were also surveyed for drainage issues along said paths of travel.
Control Survey, Snowline Joint Unified School District, Epic Engineers - Established static and GPS control for an aerial topographic survey of Wrightwood Elementary, Pinon Mesa Middle School, and Phelan Elementary.
Pipeline and Sedimentation Tank Staking and Control Survey, Temescal Valley Unified School District, Lake Elsinore, CA - Managed the construction staking for pipeline, sedimentation tank, utility, and curb and gutter staking. Established additional control and benchmarks for future construction staking.
Topographic and Control Survey,Moreno Valley High School, Epic Engineers - Managed control, topographic, and boundary survey of the Moreno Valley High School property.
Researched record maps with the County of Riverside to help measure and create a new record survey.
Private Property Surveys, Various Locations, CA - Party Chief to multiple property surveys involving walls and structure encroachments. Created lot line adjustments, corner records, and records of survey to determine property lines, encroachments, and easements.
Matthew Negrete | Surveyor III
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Celebrating
Engineering
Resources of Southern California, Inc.
Since 1996
ERSC will leverage extensive experience
in water, wastewater, and stormwater
projects and local expertise to deliver
outstanding results.
LOCAL SUCCESS
ERSC’s Project Manager and team
are integral to the success of
multiple local projects. We have
the experience needed to lead any
City project under this agreement.
Our engineers are as committed
to client service as they are
creative and compelling design.
Our internal survey department
supplements these efforts with
field data collection, boundary
surveys, and topographic surveys
as projects require.
Our depth of knowledge and
collection of resources are key to
our 25-year history of success in
the San Jacinto Valley and beyond.
Local Experience Highlights
• Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians
MDP Lines G and J
Various water/sewer projects
• City of San Jacinto
Lines E-2 and E-2A Storm Drain
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Years of Service
Celebrating
Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc.
Since 1996
There are 400 homes on the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians reservation connected to approximately 15,000 linear feet of asbestos cement (AC) pipes, the main distribution system for residential drinking water. There is a risk of existing AC pipes failing after 50 years of use, causing leaks and degradation of water system pressure and quality. The residential AC pipe system has reached and possibly exceeded its life cycle. To mitigate future water degradation and reduce potential health risks, the Tribe has determined to abandon and replace approximately 15,000 linear feet of domestic water pipelines and connect laterals to an existing 16-inch water main or to a proposed parallel 12-inch waterline. The Tribe has requested funding through the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) Commission under Disadvantaged Communities Involvement (DCI) for planning, design, preparation of construction plans, pre-construction engineering, and environmental compliance as needed, and outreach for replacement of the AC pipelines.
RCWD’s Madison Avenue Waterline
Project consists of the design and construction of 700± linear feet (LF) of 16-inch replacement waterline in the City of Murrieta. Due to numerous leaks in recent years, the existing 16-inch cement mortar lined and coated (CML&C) waterline needs to be decommissioned, while maintaining domestic service to numerous commercial businesses and associated fire protection devices. Said waterline serves the District’s 1305 Pressure Zone (PZ) and is a high-capacity feeder that conveys production flow from Well No. 309 as located near Warm Springs Creek. Services include surveying and mapping, alignment selection, preliminary design report & corrosivity evaluation, potholing & geotechnical study, final construction drawings and bid phase support. The project is currently in its preliminary design phase, with design expected to be completed by the middle of the 2022 year.
The City of Redlands Water Utility Operations has had a water pipeline replacement program in place since 2011.
This project proposed to replace approximately 55,000 linear feet of waterline along with necessary appurtenances. The project replaced aged pipelines which had exhausted their useful life, are frequent to leaks, and are of insufficient capacity. These pipelines were identified for replacement based on observations made in the field, age, leak history, pipe type, and in coordination with the City’s PARIS paving project.
The project was to be completed for all 55,000 LF of pipe in plan view only. This project was also of an aggressive schedule, limited available data, and a City with mature infrastructure. Following notice to proceed, ERSC was to complete the design of the 55,000 LF of pipeline in 90 Days. GIS data provided by the client was limited in information necessary for creation of a base map with inaccurate utility data due to the age of some of the infrastructure. ERSC resorted to obtaining record maps and drawings from the City and incorporating all information to the base. Some of this information included hand measured data from the field. ERSC was able to complete the design with the alternative method of creating a base map.
All utilities throughout the 10 Miles of pipe reaches throughout the City were also contacted by ERSC. ERSC began collecting this information immediately upon notice to proceed and was able to receive responses in an expedient manner. ERSC drafted request letters on City letterhead for the City project manager’s signature. ERSC then utilized the USA system to create a mail list which was updated with responses that created a database for ERSC’s team to reference during base development.
RESIDENTIAL ASBESTOS CEMENT PIPE
ABANDONMENT & REPLACEMENT
PROJECT, SOBOBA BAND OF LUISENO
INDIANS, SAN JACINTO, CA
Kenneth McLaughlin
Director of Public Works
(951) 654-5544 (x4126)
[email protected]
MADISON AVENUE WATERLINE
PROJECT, RANCHO CALIFORNIA
WATER DISTRICT, MURRIETA, CA
Jacob Wiley – Engineering Manager
[email protected]
(951) 296-3600
2019 CIP WATER PIPELINE REPLACEMENT
PROJECT, CITY OF REDLANDS, CA
Goutam K. Dobey, P.E.
[email protected]
(909) 798-7584
Water
ERSC Project Team: Moe Ahmadi, PE. Erik
Howard, PE, PLS, Reza Toorzani, Jazz Goodie
Project Term: 2020
ERSC Project Team: Erik Howard, PE, PLS,
Trent Brudin, PE, Jazz Goodie, Stephania
Hernandez
Project Term: 2019
ERSC Project Team: Erik Howard, PE, PLS,
Reza Toorzani, PE, Trent Brudin, PE, Jazz
Goodie, Stephania Hernandez
Project Term: 2021 - Ongoing
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Years of Service
Celebrating
Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc.
Since 1996
Construction Management and Inspection for Soboba 2.0 Million Gallon Welded Steel Reservoir
The Soboba Public Works Department contracted with ERSC to aid in the design of water infrastructure improvements necessary to adequately serve the tribe’s growing gaming facility.
It was determined that the tribe would need to construct a 2.0 million-gallon reservoir to provide additional fire protection to support the tribe’s casino and hotel expansion and to provide enhanced water service to residences.
To minimize aesthetic impacts to the reservation, a site for the new reservoir was required to be out of the view of the reservation’s residents and visitors. A site in the adjacent hills was selected to both shield the reservoir from view and to provide additional pressure. ERSC is providing construction management and inspection throughout the project.
SOBOBA BAND OF LUISEÑO INDIANS, SAN
JACINTO, CA
Kenneth McLaughlin
Director of Public Works
(951) 654-5544 ext. 4126
[email protected]
Well 11, utilized for many years by the District, experienced collapse of the casing and therefore needs to be replaced with a new well designated Well 11B. ERSC was retained to prepare PS&E and Construction Services to facilitate construction and equipping of the new well.
Well 11B was equipped with a new pump assembly with delivery and discharge to the existing arsenic treatment plant and then into the District’s distribution system.
The existing well also has arsenic treatment equipment onsite. The new well will be approximately 100 feet north of Well 11 on the same 40-acre parcel and be of the same size, depth, and intended production capacity at 406 gpm. ERSC also performed construction phase services including bidding support and inspection during construction.
PRODUCTION WELL 11B, TWENTYNINE
PALMS WATER DISTRICT, TWENTYNINE
PALMS, CA
Ray Kolisz
General Manager
[email protected]
The RHWC approached ERSC to assist in creating a new atlas map of the water system that allowed interactive access to view the system and the associated record drawings. ERSC was able to work with the RHWC staff to provide a solution using GIS software that allowed for access for all RHWC staff to an atlas and the associated record drawings whether in the office or the field.
ERSC converted all system linework into a GIS database that included facility attributes. As this was completed, staff organized all available record drawings into a cloud-hosted database and linked the drawings to the associated location and facility on the GIS map.
When completed, ERSC compiled this data and made available to field and office staff via ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Field maps for PC and Tablet uses. ERSC staff then trained RHWC staff on use of the new tools.
GIS SYSTEM ATLAS AND FIELD MAP,
RIVERSIDE HIGHLAND WATER COMPANY,
GRAND TERRACE/COLTON/SAN
BERNARDINO/RIVERSIDE, CA
Don Hough, General Manager
ERSC Project Team: John Egan, PE, Reza
Toorzani, PE, Jazz Goodie
Project Term: 2017
ERSC Project Team: Moe Ahmadi, PE, Ronald
Worthington, PE, Reza Toorzani, PE
Project Term: 2011 - 2017
ERSC Project Team: Craig Brudin, Stephania
Hernandez, EIT, Katherine Hernandez,
Maurice Cruz
Project Term: 2021 - 2022
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Years of Service
Celebrating
Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc.
Since 1996
Under a single Engineering Services Agreement for Water and Sewer Capital Improvement Projects, ERSC is providing the design services for the following active projects:
Sewer Capacity Improvement Project C-1
Project scope includes the upgrade of 3,022 feet to 15-inch pipe from existing 10- inch pipe. The project intends to allow additional capacity to the sewer system to allow and account for increased commercial and industrial development in this part of the City. The project is generally located in an industrial area around Hesperia Road and Nisqualli Road and generally has impacts on several distribution sites as well as some retail/gas stations. The existing line runs beneath a City owned railroad spur line. ERSC coordinated with the City for preferences on how to propose installing the new line. A jack and bore operation was determined to best suit the scenario and was included in the design.
Sewer Capacity Improvement Project C-2
Project scope includes the upgrade of 1,748 feet to 15-Inch pipe from existing 8-inch pipe. The project is generally located in a residential area and crosses an existing golf course. The project is also contiguous to City sewer project C3 as well as a portion of the Structural Sewer Rehabilitation Project. This was important to note because turned out to be beneficial to include both items of work in the same project/contract. The C-2 project generally took place in easements, and only has impacts on a small segment of La Paz Drive as well as Arrowhead Drive. ERSC was able to coordinate with the City during design and make adjustments to the alignment and profile to avoid adjacent properties and an existing drainage course.
Sewer Capacity Improvement Project C-3
Project scope includes upgrade of 6,550 of 18-inch pipe upgraded from 12-inch pipe. The project is generally located in residential areas and crosses a park in an easement. The City of Victorville has identified the potential to construct a new sewer main in the San Bernardino County Flood Control District’s (SBFCD) access road, next to the Oro Grande Wash from Hughes Road to Seneca Road.
This relocation eliminates a series of existing lines that traverse several properties, which requires the abandonment of any existing easements. This requires coordination with several residences, and the new alignment will require coordination with SBFCD and their approval. Following contact with SBFCD, ERSC coordinated with the City and made several adjustments to the design. ERSC was directed by SBFCD to reach out to CDFW, RWQCB, and ACOE on portions of the project in the County R/W. ERSC submitted a biological assessment and jurisdictional delineation report to CDFW at their request. ERSC will proceed accordingly as the project progresses, while keeping the in consideration the City’s best interest.
C1, C2, AND C3 SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECTS,
CITY OF VICTORVILLE, CA
Victor J. Fajardo, PE
(760) 243-6311
[email protected]
Wastewater
ERSC Project Team: Moe Ahmadi, PE, Trent
Brudin, PE, Reza Toorzani, PE, Stephania
Hernandez, EIT, Katherine Hernandez
Project Term: 2017 - 2021
Pump Station Zone 4-3
West Valley Water District retained ERSC to design a water pumping station to pump from WVWD Zone 3 (North Colton/Bloomington) to Zone 4 (Northern Rialto) from Lord Ranch.
The proposed project is to provide additional pumping capacity to connect 1.0 MG Aeration Reservoir (also designed by ERSC) in Zone 3 to Zone 4 for future demand and growth.
ERSC proposed the Zone 4-3 Pumping Station to meet the District’s additional demands. The pumping station is equipped with 8 - 300 horsepower pumps capable of providing 20,860 additional gallons per minute with one pump on stand-by. At this time the design will include only 4 pumps and the remaining 4 pumps will be installed as needed.
ERSC is also to provide bidding support services during the bidding phase and construction management services during the project construction phase).
Zone 7 Pressure Regulating Valve and Main Line Improvements In anticipation and preparation for increased development, the West Valley Water District contracted ERSC to design a new Pressure Regulation Valve (P7-PRV) intended to control and maintain reliable system pressures to the new development, and will also include two 18-inch tees (with associated butterfly valves) and a new Fire Hydrant in Lytle Creek Road.
WEST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT,
RIALTO, CA
Linda Jadeski
Manager of Engineering Services
(909) 820-3713
[email protected]
ERSC Project Team: Erik Howard, PE, PLS,
Reza Toorzani, Jazz Goodie,
Project Term: 2017 - 2021
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Years of Service
Celebrating
Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc.
Since 1996
ERSC provided this work under an on-Call Civil Engineering and Construction Management/Inspection Service agreement. The Soboba MDP Line G accepts flows from the upstream hillsides and the tribal residential properties outletting under the Soboba Road at S-Curve location. ERSC prepared design and construction plans for the MDP Line G to provide flooding relief within the project reach and the Soboba Road at the S-Curve location. ERSC also assisted the Tribe in construction management and inspection of the culvert crossing and inlet/ outlet of the MDP Line G during and post construction.
MDP LINE G, SOBOBA BAND OF LUISEÑO
INDIANS, SAN JACINTO, CA
Kenneth McLaughlin
Director of Public Works
(951) 654-5544 (x4126)
[email protected]
Stormwater
ERSC Project Team:
Moe Ahmadi, PE. Erik Howard, PE, PLS, Reza
Toorzani, Jazz Goodie
Project Term: 2020
MDP Line E-2
ERSC contracted with the City of San Jacinto to prepare PS&E for MDP Lines E-2 and E-2A. The City had experienced significant flooding along State Street. The drainage in this area had resulted in road closures due to the lack of improved storm drain infrastructure in the area.Following the completion of a feasibility study, ERSC advanced the Project to design for both lines along State Street and Esplanade Avenue to mitigate the drainage deficiencies. ERSC provided survey/mapping, hyrology reporting, agency coordination, potholing, and PS&E during the project.
ENGINEERING SERVICES - CITY MDP LINES, CITY
OF SAN JACINTO, CA
Habib Motlagh, Contract City Engineer
(951) 487-7330
[email protected]
ERSC Project Team: John M. Brudin, PE, Moe
Ahmadi, PE, Reza Toorzani, PE, Isaac Gomez
Project Term: 2011 - 2018
Soboba Casino started operating in 1995 and is in the process of upgrading their facility. Based on an agreement between EMWD and the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians (SBLI), the relocation and design of a new sewer system will account for the ultimate flows from existing and the future planned developments for Soboba Casino/Hotel. The existing sewage flows from the developments are directed to an existing lift station located north of the Soboba Country Club. The existing lift station then pumps the flow via an 8-inch force main crossing the San Jacinto River and Ramona Expressway and ultimately connecting to the City of San Jacinto’s 8-inch gravity sewer line. The existing lift station and the City of San Jacinto’s 8-inch sewer gravity pipeline lacks the capacity to accept and convey the ultimate flows.
ERSC was retained by SBLI to design a lift station capable of pumping the ultimate flows per the agreement between EMWD and SBLI. The lift station design is based on EMWD’s Small Sewage Lift Station Guidelines, Standards and Specifications. The hydraulic calculations were based on 520 GPM (Total Future Flow) and use of the existing 8-inch force main. The design incorporated EMWD drawings including a standby generator (E-2A). Since the sewage flow is 520 GPM, ERSC utilized the wet well plans (M-1B) and wet well structural plans (S1B). ERSC also prepared a site plan and a demolition plan. The lift station site is exposed to flooding during the rainy season. The site plan addressed the mitigation required to protect the site from flooding. Plans were submitted to EMWD for review and approval. The lift station is currently under construction.
SOBOBA CASINO TEMPORARY II
LIFT STATION, SOBOBA BAND OF
LUISEÑO INDIANS, SAN JACINTO,
CA
Kenneth McLaughlin
Director of Public Works
(951) 654-5544 ext. 4126
[email protected]
ERSC Project Team: Erik Howard, PE, PLS,
Reza Toorzani, Jazz Goodie
Project Term: 2017 - 2021
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Years of Service
Celebrating
Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc.
Since 1996
Client Project
City of Hemet • Tract 32717-4 - McSweeny Street Improvement & Storm Drain
• Prepare Well 10A PS&E
• State Street Roadway and Drainage Improvements • Storm Drain Improvement Plan Lines E-2 and E-2A - CIP No. 55
• State Street Widening - Drainage Alt's Study • Florida Avenue Storm Drain System • Phase I - Water Distribution System Rehabilitation
Feasibility
• Hydrology Study at Fire Station No. 5
• Design of 24-inch Waterline and 2.0 MG Reservoir
Lake Hemet Municipal Water
District
• Commons Tank Distribution Pipeline • Garner Valley Water System Tank Site Survey • Commons Tank • Florida Avenue Pipeline
• CEQA Documents – Pipeline Replacement Projects
& Booster
• Fairview Avenue Sewer and Water
• Bowman Tank Site • Waterline Replacement Program Project 98-02 • Mayberry Avenue Pipeline • Waterline Replacement Program Project 98-04 • Grant Avenue Siphon Drain • Waterline Replacement Program Project 99-07 • Grant Street Siphon - Overflow Structure • Waterline Replacement Stetson Avenue • Garner Valley - Water Master Plan • Wilson Tank Site and Waterline Improvements • Garner Valley Pipeline • Sunrise Terrace Waterline Replacement Project • Garner Valley Tank • Sprague Heights II Tank
• Garner Valley Water System Improvements USDA
Rural Utilities
• Southeast Valle Vista Storm Drain
City of San Jacinto • Topographic Survey for New Well & Waterlines • Construction Survey Downtown Stormdrain • Storm Drain Improvements - Line H Final Design • Downtown Storm Drain • Storm Drain Improvements MDP Lines E-2 & E-2A • Stake Waterlines Arteseia & Camino Los Banos • Feasibility Study for MDP Lines E-2 and H
Soboba Band of Luiseno
Indians
• Horseshoe MDP Storm Drain Improvements • Well Pump at Well W-4 • Residential Asbestos Cement Pipe Abandonment
& Replacement Project
• Preliminary Engineering Report to Size Waterlines
• Soboba MDP Line G • Irrigation Well #1 Hookup to Golf Course • Soboba Springs Golf Course Driving Range
Expansion (SWPPP)
• Design of 16" Waterline, 1.0 MG Reservoir and
Appurtenances
• Preliminary Flood Plain Analysis - San Jacinto River • Design of 16" Waterline, 1.5MG Reservoir and Well Building
• 16-inch Waterline DW-7 to Soboba Road • 420,000 Gallon Reservoir • Soboba Sports Complex – Grading and Drainage • 2.0 MG Reservoir No. 5 and Appurtenances • Horseshoe Development Sewer and Water Project
Soboba Economic
Development Corporation
• Horseshoe Development Storm Drain
Improvements
• SWPPP Compliance Inspection for EDC
Commercial/Retail Project
Similar Project History
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Project Understanding
As a part of City’s commitment to its customers and stakeholders, the City is preparing to execute Capital Improvements that have been carefully considered through a Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Part of this execution includes the planning, design, and management of projects to ensure City maintains its commitment to residents and stakeholders.
During the term of an agreement, the City will work with ERSC to complete various projects identified in the CIP and maintenance priorities. Projects will be awarded on a task order basis and encompass various disciplines. Task orders will be carried out as described in the “Approach” portion of this submittal.
The following will describe ERSC’s understanding of the City’s local setting, system, and design guidelines that will be necessary to consider for projects during the term of this agreement.
San Jacinto Valley
The San Jacinto Valley is a unique region of Southern California. Located in Riverside County, the San Jacinto Valley is a Mediterranean climate with low annual precipitation, mild winters, and hot summers. Geography is highly contrasted with its surroundings. Surrounding mountain peaks measure 11,000 feet, while areas in the valley come in at 1,500 elevation.
Given the arid nature of the climate, the San Jacinto Valley’s water is largely sourced from ground or imported sources. Different water service agencies provide domestic, recycled, irrigation, and wastewater services to the residents and businesses in the region. EMWD, LHMWD, City of Hemet, and the City of San Jacinto all provide domestic service to different customers throughout the Valley.
Water Sources
As previously mentioned, water is largely sourced from ground and imported sources in the San Jacinto Valley. Domestic water is sourced from the San Jacinto Basin while emergency water is available from MWD. The San Jacinto Basin is in an overdraft condition.
Local agencies recognized this condition and have implemented recharge plans near the San Jacinto River to replenish the groundwater basin.
City of San Jacinto
As one of the major water agencies serving the San Jacinto Valley, the City serves approximately 18,000 citizens serviced by 4,200 water meters. The City also falls within the boundaries of the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (RCFC). RCFC’s Master Storm Drain Plan (MDP) and Area Drainage Plan (ADP) outline the funding, planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the drainage infrastructure in the area.
City Water and Wastewater Systems
The City system is designed to reliably serve its customers with reliable domestic and wastewater services. The domestic distribution system in San Jacinto 125-miles of water mains, ranging in size from 4 to 18 inches in diameter. The domestic production and storage system consists of 4 groundwater production wells, 3 water storage reservoirs, 2 booster pump stations, 2 treatment facilities, and 3 imported water connections with EMWD.
According to the City’s website, the wastewater system consists of, approximately 178 miles of main sewer lines, ranging in sizes from 6” to 18”. Access to the collection system is provided with 2,772 manhole locations. All City sewage is transferred to Eastern Municipal Water District’s treatment plant.
The City relies on EMWD’s Engineering Standards, Specifications and Drawings for water and wastewater. ERSC has been serving the EMWD since 1996 and is familiar with their standard application in local projects.
City Drainage Infrastructure
The City of San Jacinto is within the boundaries of the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (RCFC). Zone Monies collected during the permitting for new development are often collected and then utilized to build infrastructure in the MDP and ADP covering the area. The City of San Jacinto is under the San Jacinto MDP and San Jacinto Regional ADP. The ADP covers a total area of 15,000 acres inside the MDP area of 17,500 acres. 34 3.A.5.b
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Typically, zone money collected during development permitting is used to build planned facilities of the MDP/ADP.
When constructed, drains 36” larger is dedicated to the RCFC for operation and maintenance while those less than 24”, laterals, and catch basins are City responsibility.
The City relies on the standards and guidelines of the RCFC in planning and design of facilities in the City. ERSC is very familiar with these standards as an On-Call Consultant with RCFC and current work for Cities in the region include the City of San Jacinto.
Approach
The following are sample tasks that are universally applicable to most project disciplines identified in the RFP. Some specific projects may require additional tasks to adequately complete a project.
Project Management
The ERSC team is staffed with Key Personnel expert in the management of water, wastewater, and flood control projects for public sector clients. The Team will share a combined management approach that balances the goals of the City with the challenges of any task at hand. This task will ensure effective communication, budget, and schedule management between ERSC, the City, and any supplemental team members.
Project Kick-Off and Monthly Status Meetings
ERSC will work with the City to schedule project status meetings as necessary. Meetings can be held remotely, at City’s offices, or our either of the Team’s local offices.
Project Work Plan
The Team will develop a detailed Work Plan for the project, which will house a detailed work program and project schedule. The Work Plan will include details of methodology, sequence of tasks, lists of deliverables, milestone submittal schedule and a summary of organization responsibilities and contacts.
QA/QC
Prior to any submittal, ERSC’s team will review documents against our QA/QC program. This review will be applied to each submittal as well as any supporting documents or studies. A graphic representing this process is available below:
Planning/Preliminary Engineering
During the Preliminary Engineering phase, ERSC will focus on data collection and broad planning efforts necessary to initiate detailed design of the project.
Grant Support
With the preliminary engineering phase, the Team will support funding efforts of the City to ensure the financial means to complete construction as needed. This may include providing preliminary information and exhibits in funding applications, presentations, or other means to secure project funding.
Preliminary Design Report
Utilizing applicable design guidelines and project parameters, the Team will prepare a preliminary design report consisting of alternatives and analysis of each. The PDR will include necessary drawings, alignment/locations alternatives, material options, potential Submit to
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maintenance requirements, initial cost, theory/cost of operation, and other similar information.
Permitting
With the selected alternative, the Team will move forward with identifying permits that may be applicable to the project. Analysis of the agencies that may hold jurisdiction based on the project’s scope and location will often dictate permitting requirements.
Utility Coordination
ERSC will compile record data from utility agencies. ERSC will then utilize dig alert and local utility contacts to acquire record data for existing utilities in a project’s reach. The Team will assemble the data in the base maps for final design, and in some cases, perform potholing.
Survey and Mapping
ERSC will utilize a variety of in-house services to complete design surveys. Control, boundary, and topographic surveys will be conducted to gather project information to incorporate into base maps for use during final engineering phases.
Research
ERSC will research available record information pertaining to the projects. Records of survey, maps, corner records, and other similar documents will be obtained thought the Riverside County Surveyors office. ERSC will gather monumentation information to investigate in the field to establish control for the project.
Control Survey
ERSC will use the information from the research task to complete a control survey. ERSC will typically use GPS instruments to locate and collect data from monuments found in the field. With underground utilities in the right-of-way, centerline monuments and information will typically be used for the basis of the survey. The coordinate system will be referenced as NAD83 Zone 6 with each control point providing northing, easting, and elevation.
Topographic Survey
ERSC will perform a control and aerial target survey (as necessary) for each project. Topographic survey will be conducted by ground or aerial means depending on project size. For ground survey, ERSC’s crews will utilize robotic total stations referenced to the control survey to gather data. For Aerial surveys, ERSC will set targets for an aerial surveyor to fly and reference during collection.
Base Mapping
Base mapping will include all centerline, right-of-way and property information to generate the base construction drawings. The base map will incorporate information gathered regarding easements and potential future infrastructure that is available at the time of preparation.
The base map will also document information to be provided on the plans as a requirement of the City. Contour intervals, datum, coordinate systems, northing, easting, elevations, control points, aerial targets, coordinate points, corner records, map books, deeds, title reports information, etc. will be incorporated into drawings as needed.
Utility Potholing
Pothole Plan
Following the completion of the Base Map and utility record maps, ERSC will prepare a potholing map with recommended pothole locations. Locations will be determined based on location of utilities provided in record drawings and their location relative to the proposed facilities as well as input from the City. As a part of the pothole plan, a traffic control plan with necessary permits will be prepared when potholing is proposed to take place within an active street ROW.
Potholing
Based on the approved pothole plan, ERSC will delineate each pothole location in the field. A pre-qualified City potholing subconsultant will perform the potholing. As utilities are exposed, ERSC will survey the horizontal and vertical location of the utility for incorporation into the plans and the pothole report.
Technical Reports
Modeling Studies
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Technical Studies
Reports and studies are anticipated to vary per project type, size, scope, and location. Technical studies anticipated may include sewer capacity, WQMP, Hydrology, Cathodic Analysis, Coating Analysis, Etc.
Environmental Documentation Support
Environmental Support
ERSC will support the City or its selected consultant during the preparation of necessary environmental documentation. This may include providing the team with project information, preparing exhibits, forwarding specific studies, etc.
Categorical Exemptions
ERSC’s team has previously navigated the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in similar circumstances and has considered many proposed projects with regard to the law. Often, ERSC’s team finds that projects may be subject to various exemptions afforded by CEQA:
CE Section 15301 – Existing Facilities; CE Section 15302 – Replacement or Reconstruction; CE Section 15303 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures; Public Resources Code section 21080.21- Construction of pipelines within public right-of-way less than one mile in length.
Geotechnical Investigation
Geotechnical Investigation
A prequalified City geotechnical consultant will perform an investigation of the proposed project site/alignment. The typical investigation will include exploratory borings to a depth 5 feet below the lowest point in the project. Borings typically will be drilled with a truck mounted drill and undisturbed ring samples of all subsurface materials will be obtained in five-foot intervals, or at changes in soil profile or where unusual conditions are encountered.
Laboratory Testing
Samples gathered during the geotechnical investigation will be delivered to the consultant’s laboratories for analysis. Laboratory testing will include, but not be limited to the following: In-place moisture and density, sand equivalent, corrosivity, sieve analysis, laboratory maximum density and direct shear.
Design Criteria
As a part of the geotechnical task, the consultant will provide design criteria to be applied during project design. Recommendations will be provided for cathodic protection in corrosive soil, foundations, pipelines, seismic mitigation, existence of shallow groundwater, trench shoring, jack/bore operations, deep pipeline, etc.
Geotechnical Report
The geotechnical report and recommendations will be prepared by the consultant. The geotechnical report will incorporate the findings of the laboratory analysis to be applied to a project’s design. The report will summarize the intent of the project, its scope, location, description, geologic setting, subsurface conditions (profile and variations), lab testing (physical and chemical), earthwork recommendations, ground water presence, design recommendations, construction recommendations, and references. Additional information may be presented in the report depending on the scope of the project.
Final Engineering
The final design phase will entail ERSC working to complete construction documents for the project. The final design incorporates the data derived in the preliminary phases to create a constructable set of plans and specifications to serve the project’s goal. These tasks seek to create a clear and detailed set of construction documents that will allow for a project that is efficient and effective in both construction and operation. The most effective projects are completed with the collaborative input of all Team members, City staff, and community stakeholders.
During the final engineering phases, ERSC will make available draft sets of documents to City staff as the project progresses. These documents are often presented as a “Percent Complete” submittal dictated by the project’s scope or complexity. As these milestone submittals are presented to the City for review and comment, the Team will make key staff available for meetings to discuss the progress of the project and City input for future submittals.
Bidding and Construction Support
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Bidding Support
ERSC will work closely with City staff to respond to all bid inquiries and questions relating to the plans and specifications during the bid period. Should addenda be required, our Team will assist the City with preparation. Along with this support, a Team representative will be available to attend the pre-bid meeting and the bid opening.
Construction Administration
During the construction period, ERSC anticipates involvement to ensure that construction proceeds according to schedule and budget.
RFI evaluation and shop drawing review, periodic site visits, progress and site meetings, submittals review, and processing payment of requests are regularly performed during the construction administration task.
Post Construction Services
Following construction, ERSC will provide services to ensure accurate records of facilities constructed for City use in operation throughout the life of the facility. Information received from construction inspection and observation personnel will be incorporated into record drawings via CAD at the same quality and level of detail as the original submittal. Upon completion and a final site inspection, ERSC will provide the City with a Certificate of Completion confirming adherence to the plans and specifications.
Specific Tasks
Certain additional tasks will be required during projects within different design disciplines. The Team has summarized some of the tasks that can be expected for projects within the below facility types.
Sample Pipeline Specific Tasks
• CA Department of Public Health Requirements
• Pipe and facility size per City’s master plan
• Alignment/Site selection and feasibility
• Pressure zone analysis and necessity for booster or reduction stations.
• Ground water elevation, sub surface conditions
• Pipe/casing material selection
• Corrosion protection
• Backfill requirements
• Selection and location of appurtenances
Reservoir Design Specific Tasks
• Site selection compatibility for system demands, pressure zone, and aesthetics
• Rafter freeboard and anchor design
• Incorporate design with other reservoirs to promote water turnover
• Necessary measures to promote mixing
• Appurtenances; flush cleanouts, overflow weirs, roof access, roof vents, and sampling ports
• Piping requirements; site piping, supply transmission pipeline, drain line
Sample Lift/Booster Station Specific Tasks
• CA Department of Public Health Requirements
• Feasibility of lift station construction/cost/ operation • Wet well design and sizing
• Pump selection and performance curve evaluation
• Availability of power
• Odor and noise control
• Evaluation of influent rate
• Pressure Zone and necessary lift
• Redundancy of pumps and parallel force mains where
necessary
• Determination whether the lift station is to be temporary or permanent
Well Design Specific Tasks
• Site selection; minimum setbacks, distances to transmission infrastructure, access for drilling equipment, and property ownership
• Test hole boring for depth to water, production capabilities, soil evaluation, and water quality
• Design incorporating appropriate bottom sump, well screen, casing, gravel pack, and seals
• Selection of bore diameter, pilot hole depth, pump capacity, pumping level, pump setting, pump manufacturer, power,
controls, and MCC unit
Drainage Facility Specific Tasks
• D-Load Calculations
• Hydrology and Hydraulics per County/City/RCFC Guidelines • Catch basin/inlet type and size selection
• Dip any existing sewer and storm drain manholes within the project area to obtain invert elevations (As necessary) • Determination of facility size and type
• Incorporation of Water Quality features
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ERSC affirms that it has no past or current business and personal relationships with any current San Jacinto elected official, appointed official, City employee, or family member of any current San Jacinto elected official, appointed official, or City employee.
ERSC affirms that it has no administrative proceedings, claims, lawsuits, or other exposures pending against it.
ERSC affirms that it has reviewed the San Jacinto Standard Agreement for Contractor Services provided as Exhibit “A” and takes no exceptions to said agreement.
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Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc. | Schedule of Rates Professional Staff
President.................................................... $260.00 Vice President ................................................. $220.00 Sr. Principal Engineer......................................................... $215.00 Principal Engineer.............................................................. $195.00 Assistant Principal Engineer .............................................. $180.00 Engineer V ......................................................................... $165.00 Engineer IV ........................................................................ $150.00 Engineer III ........................................................................ $135.00 Engineer II ......................................................................... $115.00 Engineer I .......................................................................... $100.00 Engineering Staff
Principal Engineering Associate......................................... $185.00 Senior Engineering Associate ............................................ $160.00 Engineering Associate V .................................................... $140.00 Engineering Associate IV ................................................... $120.00 Engineering Associate III.................................................... $110.00 Engineering Associate II..................................................... $100.00 Engineering Associate I........................................................ $95.00 Engineering Aide II .............................................................. $50.00 Engineering Aide I ............................................................... $45.00 Survey Staff and Services
Principal Surveyor.............................................................. $185.00 Senior Surveyor................................................................. $150.00 Surveyor III ........................................................................ $115.00 Surveyor II ........................................................................... $95.00 Surveyor I ............................................................................ $85.00 2-Man Survey Crew
(Std Equipment/Truck) ...................................................... $290.00 1-Man Survey Crew
(Std Equipment/Truck) ...................................................... $220.00 3rd Man on Survey Crew................................................... $120.00 Construction Support Staff
Construction Manager....................................................... $180.00 Chief Construction Inspector............................................. $140.00 Sr. Construction Inspector................................................. $130.00 Construction Inspector...................................................... $120.00 Inspector Overtime (Hours 8-12)....................................... $170.00 Inspector Overtime (Hours 12+)........................................ $200.00 Administrative Staff
Operations Specialist........................................................... $85.00 Administrative Assistant II ................................................... $75.00 Administrative Assistant I.................................................... $66.00 Other Direct Expenses
Vehicle Mileage ................................................ $0.70/Mile Subconsultant................................................... Cost + 20% Reimbursable Expenses/Charges ..................... Cost + 15% Forensic Analysis ................................. Standard Rate X 2 Expert Witness .................................... Standard Rate X 3 NOTE: All rates are subject to change to reflect annual inflation and cost of living adjustments. Prevailing Wage Rates are dictated by the California Department of Industrial Relations (CADIR). All above classifications which are subject to Prevailing Wage Rates will be adjusted as revised rates are published by the CADIR.
Unless otherwise established by contractual agreement,
payment is due any payable upon receipt. Payment is considered delinquent if not paid within 30 days of invoice date. If payment is not completed within agreed terms, Client agrees to pay a service charge on the amount past due at the rate of 1.5% per month (18% per annum).
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CITY OF SAN JACINTO
ATTN: Arthur Mullen, Chief of Public Utilities
595 South San Jacinto Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583
951.487.7330 | [email protected]
Proposal Date: February 4, 2022
OVERVIEW AND TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
For On-Call Engineering Services (Water/Wastewater/Stormwater) Prepared By:
HUNSAKER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
INLAND EMPIRE OFFICE
2900 Adams Street, Suite A-15, Riverside, CA 92504
Contact Info:
Mr. Doug Staley, PE
949.583.1010 | [email protected]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 Cover Letter
Section 2 Brief Company Profile
Section 3 Organization and Staffing
Section 4 Firm Qualifications
Section 5 Description and Approach
Section 6 Company Disclosure
Section 7 Cost Proposal/Rate Sheet
Section 8 Sample Services Agreement
Appendix Resumes
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Cover Letter
HUNSAKER & ASSOCIATES IRVINE, INC.
OVERVIEW AND TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
For On-Call Engineering Services (Water/Wastewater/Stormwater) CITY OF SAN JACINTO
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Mr. Arthur Mullen – Chief of Public Utilities
CITY OF SAN JACINTO
595 South San Jacinto Avenue
San Jacinto, CA 92583
Subject: On-Call Engineering Services
(Water/Wastewater/Stormwater)
Dear Mr. Mullen:
Hunsaker & Associates Irvine, Inc. (H&A) is pleased to submit this proposal for your consideration with services to be from our office in Riverside supported by our headquarters in Irvine.
H&A was established in 1976 as a California Corporation. Our company is a full-service survey and civil engineering firm with headquarters in Irvine, branch office in Riverside and affiliated offices in Los Angeles, and San Diego and a staff of over 300 employees. For this contract, we have augmented our in-house design engineer, surveying/mapping and permitting personnel with some expert subconsultant firms we often work with on projects including:
Lee & Ro – treatment and master planning
Converse Consultants – geotechnical and corrosion
Boudreau Pipeline Corporation (BPC) – potholing
R.J. Lung Associates (RLA) – aerial photogrammetry (if needed) The H&A Team is looking forward to committing our resources to be of service to the City of San Jacinto and working with you successfully. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our designated project manager at [email protected] or by phone at (949) 293-6537 or me via email at [email protected].
Very truly yours,
HUNSAKER & ASSOCIATES IRVINE, INC.
Doug Staley, PE Richard Norton, PE
President Project Manager
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KEY FACTORS
Active contracts with Riverside and
San Bernardino counties, EMWD,
RCWD, Norco and other agencies
Knowledge of City standards and
requirements from past projects
Highly capable project manager with
many years of experience
Responsive with maximum depth of
highly qualified available resources
Firm has 300 employees to
effectively provide services to City
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1. Responsiveness to RFP H&A has carefully followed the RFP directions and met the page count with a selected font and spacing for improved legibility. To do so required careful wording and organization to fully describe H&A capabilities available to the City.
We have also implemented several strategies to assist the reviewer including right hand columns of Staff Qualifications Matrix and Project Data Table keyed to RFP scope, shaded Key Factor boxes on resumes and additional graphics.
2. Firm Qualifications H&A has been in business since 1976 and provided engineering, surveying and mapping since our start. We have augmented our staff with highly qualified expert firms Lee & Ro, Converse Consultants, BPC and R. J. Lung. All of these firms have past experience with facilities similar to those of the City and will bring the lessons learned from them to assignments under this contract.
We have included in our proposal a Project Data Table of similar projects including name, brief description, agency involved and RFP tasks that were performed for each one.
To meet page limits, we have provided resumes of only key staff in the appendix and addressed all team members with a Staff Qualifications Matrix listing each individual’s experience, education and registration along with which of the RFP listed services they have performed.
3. Past Performance The H&A Team has extensive experience in the services required by this RFP.
We have provided 3 references for each of the key firms (Hunsaker, Lee & Ro) so you can confirm our past performance and the level of satisfaction our clients had from our successful services.
4. Understanding and
Methodology
H&A has provided a flow chart and descriptions of the steps in initiating a task order and descriptions of our project controls system and QA/QC procedures.
We have also addressed the process for each of the systems (water, wastewater, stormwater) and identified differences and similarities.
5. Price Proposal H&A has provided billing rates to cover the 3 year period of the contract addressing both office and field work. We do not bill separately for administrative support personnel or many minor expenses so our invoices are clear and simple. Our survey staff are union members and always paid in accordance with the Prevailing Wage requirements for field work.
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SECTION 2
Brief Company Profile
HUNSAKER & ASSOCIATES IRVINE, INC.
OVERVIEW AND TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
For On-Call Engineering Services (Water/Wastewater/Stormwater) CITY OF SAN JACINTO
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HUNSAKER & ASSOCIATES
Hunsaker’s headquarters is located in Irvine (approximately 130 employees), we have a branch office in the City of Riverside (approximately 20 employees), and a field staff of approximately 50 employees. The firm was started in 1976 and remains a closely held corporation since the beginning and all owners are residents of Southern California. Hunsaker offers the following categories of services to public agencies and private clients:
Engineering Services: Since 1976, H&A has worked with both public and private sector clients to design water and wastewater infrastructure, public roadways, flood control channels and other backbone infrastructure for numerous cities projects throughout Southern California. We provide concise, cost effective, and accurate plans and reviewing of plans for public improvements to local agencies. Our capabilities include transportation infrastructure, water, sewer, and storm drain design; lift station, pump station, and reservoir design; water and sewer master planning; transportation planning and engineering; hydraulic, hydrologic and sedimentation engineering; assessment district engineering; construction engineering management; and re-development agency engineering.
Land Surveying and Mapping Services: Our survey team of licensed land surveyors, field crews, and office support personnel provide a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art surveying for our clients, combining traditional surveying techniques with advanced surveying technology. In the office, H&A is staffed with licensed surveyors who have extensive experience with preparation and interpretation of legal descriptions and mapping procedures. Our field crews are fully equipped with the most sophisticated survey instruments available and each is led by a certified party chief.
Planning and Environmental Services: Specific plans; environmental analysis; civil support; urban design; master plans; re-use and redevelopment planning; site/land use planning; community planning; general plans; land subdivision tentative mapping, entitlement-to-use processing; regulatory permits; and public information programs.
LEE & RO
When consulting engineers Donald Lee and Steve Ro decided to start their own firm in December of 1979, they could not have known how dramatically California’s water requirements would change over the next 4 decades but it did not matter.
They always operated under the defining principles that if it is not sustainable it is not a solution, that your word is everything, and that the way you treat people is the way they will remember you. Forty years on, that has not changed. The firm continues to address challenges in potable water, recycled water and wastewater from master planning through detailed design to construction management as the solutions are implemented that are cost effective and sustainable.
CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
In 1946, Professor Frederick J. Converse established Converse Consultants (Converse) in Pasadena, California to provide the construction industry with geotechnical engineering and geological services. Converse is an employee-owned corporation, with 9 offices and more than 130 employees. Their professional and technical staff includes in-house geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, environmental scientists, deputy inspectors, laboratory and field technicians, drafting/CAD specialists, and other specialized support personnel.
Their laboratories are certified by the Division of the State Architect (DSA), California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), US Army Corps of Engineers, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and the Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL). A registered civil engineer supervises each lab to ensure
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BOUDREAU PIPELINE CORPORATION (BPC)
Boudreau Pipeline’s Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) process provides a clear understanding of the challenges and opportunities that lie beneath your project site. Benefiting from 50 plus years of experience in the SUE industry, a range of methods (potholing, electronics, etc.) are utilized to get the results needed.
R. J. LUNG AND ASSOCIATES
Supporting H&A in-house capabilities will be Robert J. Lung & Associates, Inc. that was established in 1976. They are a full service photogrammetry firm offering Aerial Photography, Photogrammetric, Lidar, Orthophoto, and Spatial Data Handling. The firm has been considered a highly professional, stable and trusted mapping firm from the beginning. They bring a vast amount of experience of topographic mapping, and have completed tens of thousands of aerial surveys in California.
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Organization and Staffing
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We have provided an Organization Chart on the next page followed by a Staff Qualifications Matrix that summarizes the capabilities of our designated team members. It includes name, project role, years of experience, educational background and past experience in each of the RFP listed services. There are one-page resumes in the appendix with additional information for each of designated the task managers/key personnel.
H&A Team has included numerous individuals to demonstrate our depth of resources and provide you their qualifications.
This eliminates the need for transition plans during the actual contract since the H&A Team will select individuals for each assignment from the pool shown. The project manager Richard Norton, PE will remain in that role for the duration of the contract. The focus of the H&A Team is to provide excellent service to the City in terms of scope, budget, schedule and quality.
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Firm Qualifications
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We have provided a Project Data Table starting on the next page that summarizes the project names, brief description of services, agency involved and which of the RFP listed services were performed by the H&A Team for each project. The table has clear delineations of projects by service category (Potable Water, Wastewater, Stormwater).
Below is a Reference Matrix with the agencies and contact information for three Inland Empire agency references each (total = 6) from H&A and Lee & Ro with each reference clearly labeled for categories of service provided.
Hunsaker & Associates Irvine, Inc.
Rancho California Water District
42135 Winchester Road
Temecula, CA 92590
Gregory Gill, PLS, PE
Principal Engineer
Recycled Water
San Manuel Band of
Mission Indians
100 Pure Water Lane
Highland, CA 92346
Mario Ignelis
Director of Project Management
(909) 425-3290 x4331
Potable Water, Sewer, Drain
City of Alhambra
111 South First Street
Alhambra, CA 91801
Dennis Ahlen
General Manager
(626) 570-3274
Sanitary Sewer
Lee & Ro
Coachella Valley Water District
51501 Tyler Street
Coachella, CA 92236
Jesse Aguilar
Project Manager
(760) 398-2661 ext. 2511
[email protected]
Domestic Water
Booster Pump Station
City of Colton
160 South 10th Street
Colton, CA 92324
Jess Sotto
Project Manager
(909) 370-5551
[email protected]
Treatment Plant
City of Riverside
3900 Main Street
4th Floor
Riverside, CA 92522
Thuy Nguyen
Project Manager
(951) 826-5706
[email protected]
Sewer Pump Station
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Description and Approach
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APPROACH INTRODUCTION
From our experience, each assignment will have 5 stages regardless of the discipline(s) involved:
Where you are – establishing the existing conditions, defining the problem to be solved Where are you going - determining the applicable criteria for success (design requirements, budget and schedule limitations, etc.)
How are you going to get there – defining the steps in the process staring with analysis of the existing, identifying potential solutions, evaluating the solutions to select one to be implemented and preparation of plans, specifications and estimate needed for construction
What resources are needed – identifying technical expertise needed, identifying other necessary resources (hydraulic model, topographic survey, geotechnical investigation, etc.) calculating the engineering fee and developing the schedule for the assignment based on the earlier stages of the process Monitor milestones – constantly checking the team is moving in the right direction, complying with the budget and schedule and taking action (work arounds) if there is any variance from the work plan
WATER SYSTEMS
Depending on the specific assignment, there are several inputs needed including existing pipe sizes, appurtenances, well production and other inflows, storage flows and water pressures to validate hydraulic modeling of the existing system. In addition, age of facilities, condition assessments and demand projections will be needed to develop a cost effective series of improvements to meet expected system needs.
The proposed improvement scenarios will then be modeled to confirm that they meet the criteria. Each successful alternative will then be evaluated for cost and identification of constraints and verify feasibility. From that effort, a recommendation of the preferred alternative will be made for implementation.
Conceptual alignment of the preferred alternative will be the basis for detailed design. Construction documents (plans specifications, estimate) will be developed with the required agency reviews happening during the effort. To prevent delays, any other permits will be processed simultaneously. Bidding and construction will proceed when the package is complete and approved.
Water system projects can range from a simple pipeline located in a City street to complex, major improvements to a treatment plant. For each project there will be specific regulatory requirements that are applicable and these will be identified in the “where are you going” stage described above. On the following page is a listing of potential agency regulations that may impact an assignment in this category.
WASTEWATER SYSTEMS
For wastewater systems the required inputs are minimal compared to water systems including existing pipe sizes with flow data and available capacity at downstream connection points to validate hydraulic modeling of the existing system.
As for all systems, age of facilities, condition assessments and demand projections will be needed to develop a cost effective series of improvements to meet expected system needs.
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Construction documents (plans specifications, estimate) will be developed in conjunction with the agency staff reviews at key milestones. The final alignment will be evolved from the conceptual configuration of the selected solution. Any other agency approvals identified earlier will be addressed during the detail design stage. When the package is complete and approved, bidding and construction will proceed.
In a similar manner to water system projects, wastewater system projects can range from a simple pipeline located in a City street to complex, major improvements to a treatment plant. For each project in the “where are you going” stage described above, the specific regulatory requirements that are applicable will be identified. On the following page is a listing of potential agency regulations that may impact an assignment in this category.
STORMWATER SYSTEMS
For this category, each assignment will start with a hydrology study to determine the design flows that need to be addressed. This effort will involve determination of watershed limits from topographic mapping, evaluation of runoff coefficients from land use, topography and geotechnical information and rainfall intensity from agency sources. Next will be to address functionality of the existing systems using existing pipe sizes and available capacity at downstream connection points to validate hydraulic modeling of the existing system. As required for both water and wastewater systems, age of facilities, condition assessments and demand projections (design storm) will be needed to develop a cost effective series of improvements to meet expected system needs.
Modeling of the improvement scenarios will be done to confirm that each meets the applicable criteria. The scenarios will then be evaluated for cost and identification of constraints and verify feasibility. From that effort, implementation of the most effective scenario will be recommended.
Detailed design will proceed from the conceptual alignment through final configuration to construction documents (plans specifications, estimate) with multiple agency reviews during the process. Also any other permits will be applied for and obtained in parallel to prevent delays. When the package is complete and approved, bidding and construction will proceed.
Regulatory requirements for stormwater systems can involve multiple agencies depending on the project specifics such as the discharge location having the presence of wetlands, floodplains, endangered species or other impacts. Our project manager Richard Norton, PE, was responsible for the design and permitting of the Sanderson Avenue bridge over the San Jacinto River and successfully solved many of these regulatory challenges. On the following page is a listing of potential agency regulations that may impact an assignment in this category.
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Master Plan
2020 San Jacinto Urban
Water Mgmt. Plan
San Jacinto Standard
Plan for Trench Repair
Hemet/San Jacinto
Groundwater Mgt. Area
EMWD Guidelines for
Water System Plans
EMWD Water System
Standard Plans
EMWD Water System
Standard Specs.
EMWD Water System
Approved Material List
EMWD Guidelines for
Sewer System Plans
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Standard Plans
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Standard Specs.
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Approved Material List
EMWD Guidelines for
Water Booster Pumps
EMWD Guidelines for
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Site Guidelines
EMWD Small Lift Station
Guidelines
Riverside County Road
Standards Ordinance
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FCWCD Std. Drawings
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FCWCD Hydrology
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FCWCD Hydraulics
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Floodplain Ordinance
Riverside County
FCWCD Master Drains
Riverside County
FCWCD Area Drains
Riverside County
FCWCD BMP Manual
Riverside County
MSHCP program
Riverside County
FCWCD NPDES regs
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FCWCD HEC-HMS prog
Riverside County
FCWCD WQMP regs
Regional Water Quality
Control Board
South Coast Air Quality
Mgmt. District
Caltrans Encroachment
Permit (SR-79)
California Fish and
Wildlife
California Building Code California Plumbing Code California Mechanical Code California Electrical Code
California Fire Code Calif. Title 17 Code of
Regulations
Calif. Title 22 Code of
Regulations Cal-OSHA
Federal Emergency
Mgmt. Agency Corps of Engineers EPA Standards for Drinking Water United States Fish and
Wildlife
OSHA ASTM Standards AWWA Standards National Electrical Code ACI NSF API ASCE 7 NFPA 70
AWS/ANSI NEMA/ANSI 250 ANSI HI SSPC
TASK ORDER PROCESSTASK ORDER PROCESS
From our experience, most agencies treat each task order as a separate project with its own scope, schedule and budget.
H&A’s project controls and accounting system is setup to do that easily. The flowchart depicts the sequence graphically and there are brief descriptions of each step.
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The City Project Manager will prepare a contract task order request from available information to provide H&A an approximate scope of work and any critical concerns and constraints with initial goals defined. This may be a formal written document, email or verbal phone discussion.
Phone Call or Email from City to H&A Project Manager
The request will be communicated to the H&A Project Manager for consideration.
Internal H&A Scoping Meeting
The H&A Project Manager will assign a lead technical expert for the proposal preparation and performance of the task once NTP has been received. This benefits the City by having the lead technical expert involved from the beginning, so he/she is fully aware of the project evolution and the issues discussed. Together they will review the task order request, identify issues to be clarified, concerns to be addressed and resources needed for execution.
H&A Staff Meeting with City Project Manager clarify Task Order Request and Goals The H&A Project Manager and possible some technical personnel will meet with the City Project Manager (possibly by telephone). An agenda based on the review of the request by H&A will be used to focus the meeting and ensure all issues are discussed and resolved so a formal contract task order proposal can be developed.
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The H&A Project Manager will coordinate with the assigned H&A technical staff to develop a comprehensive task order that addresses all aspects of the work including:
Scope of Work including what activities are required and what deliverables will be produced. Any constraints or limitations are also included so they can be reviewed and confirmed by City staff prior to notice to proceed. Schedule of performing the task will be prepared. The overall duration and completion date will consider the information from the City staff and any variance identified for further discussion. Cost breakdown identifying number of hours for each activity for the labor categories provided in the base contract using contract billing rates plus expenses and subconsultant costs (if any). When appropriate, initial identification of technical personnel to be assigned to the task team.
Submit Completed Contract Task Order Proposal Documents The contract task order proposal will be compiled and then checked by H&A management utilizing their decades of experience to confirm all aspects are covered and the schedule and cost are reasonable. Once approved, the proposal will be sent to City Project Manager for review.
Review and Comment by City Project Manager
The City Project Manager will review the draft contract task order proposal and verify that it meets the needs of the Client as defined in the task order request. It may be perfect and ready for execution; however, typically there are adjustments that are needed to fully satisfy the Client requirements.
Revise and Resubmit for Execution
The contract task order proposal will be revised as needed and submitted to City Project Manager for approval.
Client Approval of Contract Task Order (Notice to Proceed) The City Project Manager will approve/execute the task order proposal and issue the notice to proceed so H&A can get started.
COMMUNICATIONS
Client communications are typically directed to/from the project manager as the primary point of contact. Examples include monthly progress reports with schedule updates and invoices, progress meetings with client staff and more informal phone calls and emails as appropriate. After discussion between H&A and the client, it may be decided that some senior technical staff from each party can communicate directly with these contacts documented by follow-up emails copied to the H&A project manager.
H&A uses a 3 prong approach to project controls – schedule, scope and budget. We recognize that the three factors interact constantly and must all be addressed simultaneously and continuously for success. Also that communications are critical to effective coordination of all aspects of a project into a seamless design and maintain client confidence.
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Every H&A project starts with a project management plan that includes the contract scope of work, overall budget and project schedule. The project management plan divides the overall project into smaller parts using a Work Breakdown Structure. Each task then has a scope, budget and schedule assigned and the linkages between tasks clearly identified.
When an individual is assigned a task, the person receives the scope, budget and schedule for that work and is expected to meet those criteria. The project manager oversees everyone on the project and does informal daily reviews of each task to confirm the scope is being performed with nothing more or less than agreed upon.
BUDGET
The project manager receives a weekly report of all costs incurred on the project including H&A labor, expenses and subconsultant invoices received. As noted, each task in the Work Breakdown Structure will have its own budget that will be formally monitored weekly. These are checked against the planned costs to identify any variances. All variances (both negative and positive) are then investigated to determine the cause and effect of each one. For budget variances, the same approach described below under Schedule is used to keep the project on track. The weekly reports on cost will then show the impact of the work around strategy and identify if additional actions are needed.
SCHEDULE
The overall schedule will be divided per the Work Breakdown Structure described above under Scope. H&A staff are familiar with Microsoft Project and other scheduling software programs and can provide the City with the appropriate reports and files or use EXCEL to create a Gantt format report for simple projects. The budget status typically links to the schedule status so the accounting reports often trigger schedule related actions. All variances (both negative and positive) are then investigated to determine the cause and effect of each one. If a problem or bad trend is determined to be present, a work around strategy is developed. Possible actions include overtime, added staff, change in staff, use of senior staff for improved efficiency and other methods. The overall schedule is typically updated as part of the progress report so the client gets a formal monthly schedule status.
H&A project managers use the MBWA (Management By Walking Around) approach developed at Hewlett-Packard. From the president down to the most junior project manager, each leader is outside of their office frequently overseeing their assigned staff, reviewing progress, answering questions and providing direction. This approach typically uncovers any problems before the reporting systems so we can expedite adjustments. Depending on the size and complexity of the project, this approach may be augmented by formal team meetings that typically include active subconsultants
QUALITY CONTROL
H&A has always placed great emphasis on quality assurance. The documents that we develop will be subject to our established in-house Quality Control Procedures. All H&A personnel are trained in the procedures to be used for quality control checking so that all delivered documents, reports, and studies are of a quality that is consistent with professional standards and satisfies the specific requirements of each client. Elements include following:
Review Comment Verification. Before any internal review of plans, a senior engineer will check that all prior comments have been addressed appropriately including the initial response and final action documented. From our experience augmenting agency staff doing plan checking, we understand the frustration of making the same comments when they were not addressed the first time.
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Inter-Disciplinary Review. The IDR is done by senior engineers in all disciplines involved in the project to identify any conflicts between project components and resolve them among the design team (e.g., checking storm-drain profiles against utility plans for potential conflicts). Independent Technical Review. The ITR will be noted in the scope and performed by H&A staff with no previous involvement in the project to date. The purpose of this review is to provide a real world check (2nd opinion) for the elements in the design or deliverable and provide a level of assurance that the document is done properly (e.g., checking the overall project configuration meets the identified goals and constraints effectively). Constructability Review. A review of plans by our experienced staff with field background working with contractors assures that the project is cost-effective and constructible from the contractor's point of view (e.g., evaluating access for equipment and materials to construct storm-drain piping at specific stage of construction with limited space). The result is a better set of plans, specifications and estimates and fewer claims.
H&A management does Quality Assurance audits to ensure the quality control procedures are being followed. This involves review of documents such as “red line” markups and interviews with key individuals to confirm that the quality control process is being followed and that issues are properly resolved and changes implemented as necessary.
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Company Disclosure
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H&A has no conflicts of interest involving the City of San Jacinto. Also, we have no proceedings that would impact Hunsaker’s capability to fully meet our commitments for this contract.
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Proposed Fee Schedule
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Hunsaker has provided rates for all professional staff that will be valid for the 3-year contract (see below). Note that we do not bill for secretarial or other office support personnel. We also do not bill for computer time and minor copying.
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Sample Services Agreement/Exceptions
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Hunsaker has had our legal counsel review the sample services agreement and offer the following comments. We believe that these items can be easily resolved with a discussion between our legal counsel and the City attorney.
There are MANY paragraphs referencing an indemnification, and sometimes a defense, obligation, PLUS one main indemnification section:
1. Paragraph 3.2.10 requires you to indemnify against failures “to comply with laws”. That required a revision so that you are indemnifying ONLY against such failures by YOU and those for whom you are responsible.
2. Para. 3.2.10.5 involved another indemnification against violations of laws, and was properly limited to such biolations by YOU and those for whom you are responsible. I took THEIR references to those responsible and inserted it in those paragraphs where they did not include that clarification/limitation.
3. Para. 3.2.12.4(A). This was another indemnity against claims resulting from “violations of laws”, and, using their language, I limited it to such violations by YOU and those for whom you are responsible.
4. Para. 3.4.1. Again, an indemnity against failure to comply with prevailing wage laws, and it had to be limited to violations by YOU and those for whom you are responsible.
5. Para. 3.4.2. Another indemnity requiring limitation to actions by YOU and those for whom you are responsible.
6. Para. 3.6.3.3. An indemnity against negligent use or re‐use of documents, and again it had to be limited to violations by YOU or those for whom you are responsible.
7. Para. 3.6.3.4. An indemnity against infringement, which had to be limited to actions by YOU or those for whom you are responsible.
8. Para. 3.6.3.6. This indemnity, relating to an action to compel release of documentation, already had language limiting it to YOUR actions.
9. Para. 3.6.6 is the MAIN Indemnity Section:
a. Para. 3.6.6.1, with its indemnification and defense obligation:
i. Need to be limited to claims arising from your negligent or improper acts; and ii. Needed to be made subject to the following Para. 3.6.6.2, which applies to claims re “design professional services”, and properly applies the provisions of those applicable Civil Code sections.
I think they are pretty straightforward comments.
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Project Manager
Credentials:
BS Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1975, Civil Engineering MS Northeastern University, 1977, Civil Engineering
MS Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1985, Management California, 1987, Professional Engineer Civil No. 41646 Professional Experience:
Mr. Norton has served as Project Manager on numerous projects throughout Southern California. His career has focused on infrastructure including roadways from freeways to access roads, storm drain and treatment facilities, wet and dry utilities design and coordination, regulatory agency approvals and development of complex construction staging scenarios.
Key Projects:
County of Orange, Beach Boulevard - Brea Creek Bridge, Buena Park, CA: Mr. Norton developed PSE for bridge replacement on arterial street including highway geometrics, street improvements, detour route, construction staging and utility relocations including City of Buena Park sanitary sewer and water pipes, SCE, SCG and Pacific Bell.
LAX Imperial Cargo Facility, Los Angeles, CA: Project manager for design of replacement 12-inch water line providing service to multiple cargo buildings that required complex staging to minimize disruption to tenant operations.
Confidential Client, Water Transmission Line Crossing at I-10, Cabazon, CA: Mr. Norton prepared encroachment application to Caltrans for jacked steel casing crossing under I-10 freeway and design of water transmission piping.
ACTA, Alameda Corridor Trench, Los Angeles, CA: Mr. Norton led a team handling 600 potential utility impacts involving 40 owners and more than 100 relocated crossings over the trench and several siphons under the trench for water and sewer. The drain improvements included 10 miles of roadway drain systems 3 storm drain pump stations, 6 drain crossings of the trench and relocation of a box culvert.
POLB, Terminal Island Water and Sewer Master Plan, Port of Long Beach, CA: Mr. Norton oversaw preparation of master plan concepts for providing sanitary sewer, water distribution and fire fighting systems on the island and connecting to the adjacent mainland adequate to support proposed development.
Baldwin Company, Portola Hills Planned Community (Sewer System), Orange County, CA: Mr. Norton directed design of sewer system for 1,000-acre multi-use development requiring 10 miles of collection piping and manholes, dual pipe sewer siphon under Aliso Creek (wildlife migration corridor), 1-mile force main and underground lift station.
Baldwin Company, Portola Hills Planned Community (Water System), Orange County, CA: Mr. Norton led a team designing the water system for 1,000-acre multi-use development requiring 6 pressure zones, 10 pressure reducing facilities, 16-inch transmission main, 10 miles of water distribution piping and system-wide telemetry system.
County of Orange, OC Parks On-Call Engineering, Orange County, CA: Mr. Norton supervised the Irvine Ranch Historic Park Water and Sewer Systems Improvements.
KEY FACTORS
46 years of experience with PE
registration
Experienced project manager
for infrastructure projects
Wide ranging technical
knowledge and experience
Conducted numerous
transportation projects
Effective coordinator with
agencies and stakeholders
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Packet Pg. 328 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, On-Call Engineering Services (Water/Wastewater/Stormwater) Fred Graylee, PE
Principal
Credentials:
BS Texas A&M University, 1981, Civil Engineering
California, 1992, Professional Engineer Civil No. 49118 Professional Experience:
Mr. Graylee has been responsible for infrastructure design (roadways, utility systems, grading) and the management of multiple projects. His responsibilities include project coordination with clients and agencies, supervision of professional engineers and EIT’s, designers and technicians who prepare final engineering drawings and construction specifications. He is also responsible for project scheduling, budgeting and contract negotiations.
Key Projects:
City of Cypress, Acacia Street Storm Drain, Cypress, CA: Mr. Graylee directed the design of plans, specifications and bid documents for a project with innovative engineering to alleviate flooding of local residences.
City of Cypress, Watson and Delong Street Rehabilitation and Drainage Improvements, Cypress, CA: Mr. Graylee supervised the preparation of plans and specifications to mitigate drainage deficiencies at the intersection of two streets for the City of Cypress.
City of Cypress, Improvement Plans of Streets, Sewer, Water and Storm Drains, Cypress, CA: Mr. Graylee prepared improvement plans for Denni Street, Moody Street, Ball Road, and Orange Avenue. Work consisted of street improvement plans, sewer plans 8" to 12" lines, water plans 6" to 12" pipes, storm drain plans for 18" through 66" pipes and 12'x12' RCB for 5 miles of new streets.
Orange County Flood Control, Cypress Retarding Basin, Cypress, CA: Mr. Graylee managed design of drainage facility and pump station including drainage pipes and basin to the extent required to complete a project report. The project report was prepared for the Orange County and the City of Cypress.
Orange County, Ladera Ranch Phase 3 and 4 Master Plan Community, Orange County, CA: Mr. Graylee supervised the creation of back bone infrastructure in Antonio Parkway and O’Neill Drive including water lines and reclaimed water lines 8" to 24", sewer lines 8" to 12", storm drain lines 12" to 120" diameters.
City of San Antonio, Encino Park Sewage Pump Station and Outfall Line, San Antonio, TX: Mr. Graylee created the design for the sewage collection system and pump station to serve 9,200 dwelling units and 36 acres of commercial and retail development.
City of San Antonio, Winding Creek Subdivision Off-site Sanitary Sewer, San Antonio, TX: Mr. Graylee prepared calculations for pipe size determination and profile for 4,500 feet of pipe of various sizes and also calculated boundary data and prepared right-of-way acquisition maps.
City of San Antonio, Bluffview Estates Sewer Outfall, San Antonio, TX: Mr. Graylee was responsible for planning of sewage collection for approximately 4,400 acres and designed 800 feet of 8" pipe and 3,600 feet of 24" pipe.
KEY FACTORS
396640 years of experience
and PE registration
Expertise in preparing public
agency bid documents
Knowledge of sewer systems
including lift stations
Accomplished innovative
solutions to drain problems
Design of modifications to
existing infrastructure
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Packet Pg. 329 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, On-Call Engineering Services (Water/Wastewater/Stormwater) John R. Gass, PE
Task Manager – Potable Water Systems
Credentials:
BS Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, 2001, Civil Engineering California, 2010, Professional Engineer Civil No. 68664 Professional Experience:
Mr. Gass has in-depth knowledge and expertise in the water and wastewater industry including preliminary investigations, conceptual design, final engineering and construction support. The highlights of Mr. Gass’ career include water and sewer master plans to accommodate projects ranging from 30,000 dwelling units to small infill projects. He has designed storage tanks, booster stations, PRV facilities, lift stations and performed hydraulic studies for water and sewer systems for projects throughout Southern California.
Key Projects:
City of Huntington Beach, Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Street & First Street Water Pipelines, Huntington Beach, CA: Mr. Gass administered the design of 5,000 feet of 8, 12 and 16-inch water lines in existing streets of 1st Street, Atlanta Avenue, Huntington Street, Pacific View Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway.
City of Huntington Beach, Parkside Estates, Huntington Beach, CA: Mr. Gass developed plans for a sewage lift station including two sewage pumps, emergency generator in a sound attenuated enclosure and 1480 feet of 6” force main in existing street.
City of Huntington Beach, Bella Terra Phase II, Huntington Beach, CA: Mr. Gass developed the design of 1,350 feet of 12-inch sewer for a shopping center and a connection to an existing 15-inch sewer main in Edinger Avenue.
City of Laguna Hills, Crown Valley Park Improvements, Laguna Hills, CA: Mr. Gass coordinated design for 8-inch domestic water and a 12-inch recycled water line linked to a new pump station to serve the Botanical Gardens.
Eastern Municipal Water District, Cimarron Valley Estates Water Pipeline, Menifee, CA: Mr. Gass directed design of 10,000 feet of 8, 12 and 18-inch water lines in existing Craig Avenue, Bradley Road Tupelo Road and Wickerd Road Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, Rosetta Canyon Water Pipeline, Lake Elsinore, CA: Mr. Gass conducted the design of 5 miles of 16, 20, 24 and 30-inch water transmission mains in proposed and existing streets including 3rd Street, Interstate 15 crossing and Highway 74 crossing and 4 miles of regional sewer.
City of Moorpark, Moorpark Country Club Estates Recycled Water Pipeline, Moorpark, CA: Mr. Gass responsible for improvement plans for a 12-inch recycled water pipeline that is 3.5 miles and crossed three existing bridges, where design of expansion joints and pipe hangers met seismic design criteria City of Buena Park, Lincoln Avenue Sewer, Buena Park, CA: Mr. Gass supervised the design of 2,800 feet of 8-inch gravity sewer located in Lincoln Avenue (between Valley View and Holder) constructed by pilot tunneling.
Yorba Linda Water District, East Lake Village Water System Calculations, Yorba Linda, CA: Mr. Gass prepared hydraulic models of proposed and existing water systems.
KEY FACTORS
21 years of experience and PE
registration
Expert on sewer, water and
recycled water facilities
Developed designs for multiple
pumping stations
Experience with multiple utility
owner criteria
Proven Project Manager for
infrastructure
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Packet Pg. 331 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, On-Call Engineering Services (Water/Wastewater/Stormwater) Mohammed Rowther, PE
Task Manager – Wastewater Systems
Credentials:
BS, California State Polytechnic University, 1980, Civil Engineering MS, California State Polytechnic University, 1982, Structural Engineering California, 1983, Professional Engineer, Civil No. 37127 Professional Experience:
Mohammed has experience in planning, design and construction of regional infrastructure and public works projects including streets, highways, drainage, water, and wastewater facilities. He has been providing civil engineering design services for public and private agencies with an excellent record of performance on fast-tracked schedules, obtaining permits, and coordinating projects through multi-agency approval processes.
Key Projects:
City of Alhambra, Sewer Replacement Projects, Alhambra, CA: Mr. Rowther designed sewer main replacements in commercial and residential areas of the City including temporary bypass pumping and pavement rehabilitation. Marguerite Avenue and Valley Boulevard
Glendon Way (5th Street, Norwood Place, Garfield Avenue) Valley Boulevard – Garfield Avenue to 8th Street
Valley Boulevard and Alamansor Street
City of Garden Grove, Sewer Replacement Projects, Garden Grove, CA: Mr. Rowther designed sewer main replacements in commercial and residential areas of the City including temporary bypass pumping and pavement rehabilitation.
City of Buena Park, Lincoln Avenue Sewer Replacement Project, Buena Park, CA: Mr. Rowther designed this sewer main replacement along an arterial roadway including temporary bypass pumping and pavement rehabilitation.
City of Alhambra, Euclid Street-Lampson Avenue Sewer Replacement Project, Alhambra, CA: Mr. Rowther designed sewer main replacements in commercial and residential areas of the City including temporary bypass pumping and pavement rehabilitation.
City of Redlands, Center Trunk Sewer, Redlands, CA: Mr. Rowther prepared Alignment Study and final PS&E for Center Trunk Sewer of 11,000 feet of 12 to 36-inch diameter replacement trunk sewer construction through downtown district, railroad and freeway crossings, and a pipe bridge crossing over San Timoteo Creek Channel.
Inland Empire Utilities Agency, Eastern Trunk Sewer, RP-1/RP-5 By-Pass, Ontario, CA: Mr. Rowther managed design of 37,300 LF of 54 to 10 diameter trunk that included a detailed Sewer Study to establish alignment, design of two siphons under the Cucamonga Creek Channel, installation of flow measuring and warning systems.
City of Pomona, Phillips Boulevard Trunk Sewer; Pomona, CA: Mr. Rowther administered the design of 11,000 feet of 42" VCP and T-Lock Lined RCP trunk sewer and includes three siphons and a jacked crossing under State Route 71.
KEY FACTORS
42 years of experience and PE
registration
Experience in pavement
rehabilitation programs
Accomplished numerous
projects on Indian lands
Knowledge of Caltrans criteria
from past projects
Managed designs from
freeways to access roads
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Packet Pg. 332 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, On-Call Engineering Services (Water/Wastewater/Stormwater) Patrick L. Pagaduan, PE
Task Manager – Stormwater Systems
Credentials:
BS California State University, Long Beach, 1992, Civil Engineering BA University of California, Irvine, 1987, Economics
California, 1996, Professional Engineer Civil No. 56820 Professional Experience:
Having worked as an engineer in the public sector, Mr. Pagaduan has experience in public works design and construction inspection. He also has indepth experience starting as an intern emphasizing hydrology and hydraulic analysis of private and public infrastructure systems, surface runoff, water quality analysis, and the design of drainage and storm drain systems.
Key Projects:
City of Huntington Beach, 1st Street Storm Drain, Huntington Beach, CA: Mr. Pagaduan designed drain and water quality system including hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of the 25- and 100-year storm events, 2,000 LF of reinforced concrete pipe, diversion structure and underground detention vault to provide 0.9 acre-feet of storage.
City of Huntington Beach, Pacific City, Huntington Beach, CA: Mr. Pagaduan conducted design for storm and water quality drainage systems involving analysis of the 25- and 100-year storm events, and analysis and design of surface flow water treatment systems for a mixed-use residential, retail and hotel site along the Pacific Coast Highway.
Orange County, East Garden Grove-Wintersburg Channel, Orange County, CA: Mr. Pagaduan provided detailed hydraulic analysis for public works regional drainage facility which included WSPG and HEC-RAS study and freeboard evaluation for proposed 140’ wide rectangular channel improvements in the City of Huntington Beach.
Orange County, Ladera Ranch, Orange County, CA: Mr. Pagaduan designed drainage and storm drain systems for a residential community of over 1,000 residential lots. This included the design and hydraulic analysis of regional drainage facility, and the interior backbone storm drain system, which conveys the 25 and 100-year storm events.
Riverside County, Redhawk Residences, Riverside County, CA: Mr. Pagaduan developed drainage and storm drain system designs with hydraulic analysis, design of drainage devices and catch basins, headwall design and energy dissipator calculations for a residential community of over 300 lots.
City of Irvine, Lower Peters Canyon, Irvine, CA: Mr. Pagaduan created design for drainage and storm drain systems with complex hydrologic analysis/mapping for 25- and 100-year storm events, hydraulic analysis, and structural calculations of drain structures for a residential community of over 400 lots.
City of Irvine, Tomlinson Park, Brea, CA: Mr. Pagaduan prepared design of drainage and storm drain systems with design and hydraulic analysis of regional drainage facility, and the interior backbone storm drain system, which conveys the 100-year storm event in a concrete box section for a residential community of over 200 residential lots.
City of Buena Park, Fullerton Creek Storm Channel, Buena Park, CA: prepared grading and improvements to replace in existing trapezoidal channel with an interim sheet pile rectangular channel, which included transition structures, lateral pipeline design, and preparing settlement monitoring plans.
KEY FACTORS
35 years of experience and PE
registration
Past employment as an
engineer in public sector
Hydrology and hydraulics
expertise
Capable of structural analysis
for hydraulic structures
Experience with FEMA and the
CLOMR and LOMR process
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Packet Pg. 335 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, On-Call Engineering Services (Water/Wastewater/Stormwater) Michael Tice, PLS
Survey Task Manager
Credentials:
BS California Polytechnic, Pomona, 1988, Engineering Technology California 1995 Professional Land Surveyor No. 7201
Instructor for Upper Level Surveying Courses, Rancho Santiago College Professional Experience:
Mr. Tice has experience in a wide variety of surveying projects. Mr. Tice has experience in GPS surveying, aerial topographic surveys and boundary surveys, ground topographical surveys, and infrastructure and construction surveys. Mr.
Tice has been the Project Manager for several large projects involving several survey crews, office personnel, government officials and a variety of clientele. He is also in charge of the scheduling, time management and billing of 18 field crews with total of more 40 employees in department.
Key Projects:
Lee Lake Water District, Sycamore Creek Non-Potable Water System, Lee Lake Water District, Corona, CA: Mr.
Tice as field survey director directed staff who provided topographic surveys utilized in the design of the non-potable water system and construction surveying for the piping, appurtenances and the pump station grading and construction.
Irvine Ranch Water District, Alton Parkway Facilities Extension, Irvine Ranch Water District, Irvine, CA: Mr. Tice as field survey director organized the team that provided topographic surveys that were utilized in the design of the 16- inch and 12-inch water mains, 12-inch reclaimed water main and sanitary sewer and construction surveying services for all pipelines.
City of Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Newport Beach, CA: Mr. Tice as field survey director administered several crews doing design topography and construction staking for 20 million cubic yards of grading, street improvements, sewer, domestic and recycled water systems, multiple sewer lift stations and large storm drain structures.
Department of the Army – L.A. District Corps of Engineers: Mr. Tice as field survey director organized staff who performed Aerial Control and Field Survey to establish horizontal and vertical control for photogrammetry. The horizontal locations were determined using GPS observations as part of a 2-Year “On-Call” Surveying Contract.
Orange County, Dove Canyon, Orange County, CA: Mr. Tice as field survey director managed construction staking for 12 miles of residential and collector streets including sewer and water, 4 sewer pump stations, 1.7 miles of water transmission main and site grading for 8.9 million cubic yards of mass excavation.
Segerstrom High School, Santa Ana Unified School District, Santa Ana, CA: Mr. Tice as field survey director coordinated all surveying and construction staking for all underground utilities, several buildings, athletic fields, parking lots and all associated site work. Also provided a complete boundary survey as well as an ALTA survey for this property.
Santa Margarita Catholic High School, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA: Mr. Tice as field survey director oversaw all surveying and construction staking 12-acre project that included precise grading and area drains design for soft ball fields, parking lot modifications and tennis courts, portable classroom buildings, Sports Plaza, and Olympic pool.
KEY FACTORS
37 years of experience and PLS
registration
Experienced manager of H&A
field survey activities
Performed design and
boundary surveys
Expert at construction staking
and as-built surveys
Supervised surveying for Corps
of Engineers
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Packet Pg. 337 Attachment: RFQ Submissions from Responsive Firms (Approval of Qualified Engineering Firms for On-Call Engineering Services for Water, Proposal Date: February 4, 2022
OVERVIEW AND TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
For On-Call Engineering Services (Water/Wastewater/Stormwater)
CITY OF SAN JACINTO
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Hunsaker & Associates - Schedule of Rates
POSITION
Rates Rates Rates Rates
7/1/2021 7/1/2022 7/1/2023 7/1/2024
6/30/22 6% 6/30/23 5% 6/30/24 4% 6/30/25
OFFICE PERSONNEL
Principal/Project Manager $200 $212 $223 $232
Engineer/Office Surveyor $156 $165 $174 $181
Designer/CAD Technician $156 $165 $174 $181
FIELD PERSONNEL
1-Man Survey Field Crew (union) $218 $231 $243 $252
2-Man Survey Field Crew (union) $278 $295 $309 $322
3-Man Survey Field Crew (union) $340 $360 $378 $394
FIELD PERSONNEL (overtime)
1-Man Survey Field Crew (union) $260 $276 $289 $301
2-Man Survey Field Crew (union) $359 $381 $400 $416
3-Man Survey Field Crew (union) $442 $469 $492 $512
The above rates are for all professional staff and will be valid for the 3-year contract as noted above. We do not bill for secretarial or other office support personnel. We also do not bill for computer time and minor copying.
It should be noted that our fee does not include the cost of reproductions, computer plotting or deliveries. Outside services will be invoiced directly to you through your suppliers or at cost plus 10% when invoiced through Hunsaker & Associates Irvine, Inc.
All travel lodging, meals, onsite transportation, auto, or truck rental and fuel costs are reimbursable to H&A at cost plus 10% in addition to the stated fees.
Invoicing will be on a monthly basis and payable within 30 days after receipt of our invoice. Should payment not be received within thirty (30) days, a one and one-half percent (1½%) per month late fee will be charged on any unpaid balance. The rates for this contract are subject to an increase on at the end of the 3-year contract period.
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On-Call Engineering Services (Water/Waste Water/Storm Water), bidding on 02/04/2022 11:00 PM (PST)
Printed 02/07/2022
PlanetBids, Inc.
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PROPOSAL:
CITY OF SAN JACINTO
ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES
(WATER / WASTEWATER / STORMWATER)
IEG PRN: 22001
IEG
33161 CAMINO CAPISTRANO, SUITE-D
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675
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Section-1: Overview and Technical Qualifications
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1. Cover Letter
February 4, 2022
Electronic Submission via PlanetBids
Attn: Arthur Mullen
Chief of Public Utilities
City of San Jacinto
Public Utilities Department
595 South San Jacinto Avenue
San Jacinto, CA 92583
Infrastructure Engineering Group (IEG) is pleased to provide our proposal for On-Call Engineering Services for Water / Wastewater / Stormwater Projects to the City of San Jacinto. IEG staff has provided Infrastructure Engineering Services in the Inland Empire for the past 26-years to numerous municipalities and special districts such as Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (RCFC&WCD), Riverside County Transportation Department (RCTD), Western Municipal Water District (WMWD), Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD), Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD), San Bernardino County Flood Control District (SBCFCD), San Bernardino County Special Districts Office, San Bernardino County Regional Parks Department, City of Yucaipa, Metropolitan Water District (MWD), and others. Our staff has prepared Construction Documents (PS&E’s) and/or detailed engineering studies for major infrastructure facilities in the region (San Jacinto River, Perris Valley Channel, Salt Creek, Morongo Wash, Whitewater River, Palm Canyon Wash, and Diamond Valley Reservoir) as well as sub-regional and local facilities supporting development projects. For the past 3-years our staff have provided Plan Check services on behalf of RCFC&WCD reviewing construction documents for stormwater projects prepared by other consultants.
We are intimately familiar with the infrastructure in the region. In particular, we have extensive knowledge and experience providing preliminary design and detailed final design of numerous flood control, storm drain, drainage, and storm water quality facilities throughout Riverside County.
Proposed Area of Interest: We are primarily interested in providing On-Call Engineering services for Stormwater Projects.
We also have the capability to support site development and site Civil Engineering needs for Water / Wastewater projects.
Key Points of Qualifications: We have been working on stormwater projects in the region for over 26-years. Stormwater is our Area of Expertise. We have designed many miles of storm drain. Our team will begin assigned task orders with a detailed intimate working knowledge of stormwater engineering in the region. We have wide-ranging experience working as an Extension of Staff for municipalities or as a Consultant designing agency facilities. We have excellent relationships with RCFC&WCD and RCTD and vast experience working on stormwater projects regulated by them or other agencies.
We are experts in FEMA floodplain mapping and also have extensive experience with water quality regulations and stormwater reguatory agency permitting (408, 404, 401, 1602, etc). We regularly support the preparation of CEQA documents and are adept at techincal writing and preliminary design of storm water management facilities. Our SUBJECT: PROPOSAL FOR ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES
(WATER / WASTEWATER / STORMWATER)
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experience translates into expert advise and guidance provided to City staff, expertly prepared construction documents and the efficiency of know-how. The benefit to the City is lower cost and a project that is pushed forward with the adept know how of an expert, which ensures completion within schedule and with a minimum number of review iterations.
Key Individuals: Our Principal, Jonis C. Smith, PE, CFM, QSD/P is the key individual that will be the Primary Contact to the City. He will be the working Project Manager and Principal Engineer for all task orders assigned to IEG. Mr. Smith is supported by a group of senior level contract engineers each with over 20-yrs experience. We have excellent longterm teaming relatioships and have the capability to handle small and large projects and provide support to the City for other disciplines such as Geotechnical Engineering, Survey/Mapping, and Structural Engineering.
This proposal is valid for 1-year from the date of submission. IEG has carefully reviewed this Request for Proposal (RFP) and we request no exceptions or deviations from said RFP nor the included sample contract documents.
We appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal to the City of San Jacinto and are available to begin work immediately. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 949.212.0916 or [email protected] should you have questions or require further information. We look forward to the opportunity to discuss our proposal with the City staff in greater detail. Thank you.
Sincerely,
__________________________________
Jonis Smith, PE, CFM, QSD/P
Principal
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Table of Contents
Section-1: Overview and Technical Qualifications ................................................................................................................ii
1. Cover Letter........................................................................................................................................................................iii
2. Firm Profile .........................................................................................................................................................................1
3. Organization and Staffing.................................................................................................................................................2
4. Firm Qualifications ............................................................................................................................................................3 Storm Water Engineering.................................................................................................................................... 3 Demonstrated Capabilities ................................................................................................................................. 3 Key Personnel...................................................................................................................................................... 3 Public Agency References................................................................................................................................... 4 Relevant Project Experience............................................................................................................................... 5 Synopsis of Proposal.........................................................................................................................................12
5. Description and Approach..............................................................................................................................................14 Project Description............................................................................................................................................14 Project Approach ...............................................................................................................................................14
6. Company Disclosure.......................................................................................................................................................18
7. Proposed Fee Schedule .................................................................................................................................................19 See Section-2 at end of Proposal................................................................................................................19
8. Service Agreement..........................................................................................................................................................20 Appendix-A: Resume ..............................................................................................................................................................21 Section-2: Billing Rates Sheet ..............................................................................................................................................29
7. Proposed Fee Schedule .................................................................................................................................................30 ENGINEERING SERVICES................................................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
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2. Firm Profile
Infrastructure Engineering Group (IEG) is a Civil Engineering services firm that specializes in the preparation of Construction Documents for hard and soft Infrastructure Projects. IEG was founded in 2022 by Jonis Smith, PE to place highly experienced licensed Civil Engineers in the roles where they are most effective as Project Engineers and Project Managers. Our clients benefit from having highly experienced Professional Engineers actively designing and working on their projects each day preparing Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E’s), Plan Review Services, and Project Management Services for many types of infrastructure projects. We use a unique business model that differentiates us from our competitors. Our most experienced Senior Engineers will actually work on every aspect of your project. They will be your day-to-day contacts and project managers. In other words, we put our best most experienced players on the field to do what they do best. Our Engineers are the doers and problem solvers. They prepare their own calculations, CAD drawings, and Construction Documents. They efficiently drive the project and are immersed in every aspect of it, so they know the project details intimately. We believe this approach to Civil Engineering is far superior and far more efficient than putting the most experienced Engineers on the sideline to observe and oversee the actions of less experienced engineers. Our team has extensive experience on both private and public Infrastructure projects throughout Southern California.
Whether the projects are large scale Hardened Infrastructure such as Flood Control Channels, Levees, Stormdrains, Sewers, Water Lines, or Roadways, or they are Soft Infrastructure such as recreational parks, lakes/ponds, streams, ball fields, or trails, we have the staff that has the ingenuity to deliver creative and sensible, innovative, cost-effective design solutions for your unique and challenging projects. IEG is a debt-free employee-owned firm with a mission to provide the Best no-nonsense Civil Engineering services to clients who are building California’s Infrastructure. We are not an all services firm. Instead, we provide a focused set of services and we do it with Excellence and Great Passion. We focus on General Public Works Infrastructure Projects and Community Support Projects providing Civil Engineering Services for Stormwater, Wastewater, Domestic Water, Roadways, Parks, and Trail projects. The depth of our in-house expertise and flexible support team allows us to take on large and small projects. No-Nonsense means we focus on the Client and Client needs and we make it easy to work with us. We do not waste your time/money with self-serving corporate programs and campaigns (“non-sense”) that are of no benefit to the Client. Instead, we maintain efficiency by purposely maintaining a low overhead. This business model results in a focus on Client needs, efficient project delivery at an overall lower project cost, on-schedule delivery, top quality work product, superior communication, and excellent client engagement. Put simply, we are better.
Currently we have 1 Principal Engineer with over 26 years of experience providing Infrastructure Engineering Services throughout Southern California and 2 CAD Technicians. We also have agreements with 2 Senior Civil Engineers each with over 20 years’ experience that can be employed on an as needed basis. This staffing arrangement allows us to keep our rates low and maintains a focus on efficient and expedient project delivery.
Our office and mailing address is shown below:
33161 Camino Capistrano, Suite-D
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
T: 949.212.0916
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3. Organization and Staffing
IEG will provide overall management of engineering services assigned through Task Orders and will be responsible for coordinating with the City Engineer and City Staff. Mr. Jonis Smith, PE, CFM, QSD/P will serve as your dedicated project manager and the main point of contact. Mr. Smith has over 26 years of experience in Infrastructure Engineering and Stormwater Management.
We anticipate that our Principal Engineer, Jonis Smith, PE will handle all assigned technical services and deliverables along with CAD Technicians, Elijah Smith and Erica Ozaki to fulfill the task order scope of work. If necessary, IEG will staff additional Senior Project to fulfill larger task orders. If needed, we also provide Land Survey, Geotechnical Engineering, and Structural Engineering services through our long-time teaming partners.
The project organization chart (Figure 1) illustrates our general anticipated structure that can be adjusted as needed depending upon project needs. Full resumes for personnel are in Appendix A.
Figure 1. Project Organization Chart
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4. Firm Qualifications
Storm Water Engineering
The Qualifications of IEG are the qualifications of its staff. Professional Civil Engineering Services firms can only provide the Civil Engineering Services that the people who make up the company are able to perform. So, we present the qualifications of our staff who make up IEG. The selected representative projects described in the following pages provide a sampling of the types of Storm Water Engineering projects that IEG staff has worked on over the last seven (7) years.
Demonstrated Capabilities
IEG is a Civil Engineering services firm that specializes in the preparation of Construction Documents for hard and soft Infrastructure Projects. We employ highly experienced Professional Engineers to actively design and work on projects preparing Plans, Specs, and Estimates (PS&E’s), Plan Review Services, and Project Management Services for many types of infrastructure projects. This includes large scale Hardened Infrastructure projects such as Flood Control Channels, Levees, Stormdrains, Sewers, Water Lines, or Roadways, as well as Soft Infrastructure projects such as Recreational Parks, Lakes/Ponds, Streams, Ball Fields, or Trails. The firm was founded in 2022 with a unique business model where we placed highly experienced Civil Engineers in a role to be the Project Manager, Project Engineer, and Designer on the project. Our Project Engineers work on every aspect of the project with their own hands, so they are fully engaged an immersed in every aspect of the projects we deliver. Our Principal Engineer has over 26-years’ experience delivering Infrastructure Projects. We also employ Senior Engineers with over 20-yrs experience delivering Infrastructure Projects. We believe utilizing Senior Engineers to deliver projects makes for the most efficient project delivery and provides the most satisfying hands-on experience for our staff.
Key Personnel
Mr. Jonis C. Smith, PE, CFM, QSD/P is our Principal Civil Engineer. He was either Project Engineer or Project Manager or both on all the Representative Projects listed in the table below. He has over 26-yrs of professional experience delivering Storm Water Engineering services and Infrastructure Projects throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Key Personnel
Name, Role and Function
Education and
Credentials Selected Representative Projects
Jonis Smith, PE, CFM, QSD/P
Project Manager / Project Engineer
As Project Manager, Mr. Smith will
be the main point of contact for City
staff and will be responsible for
moving the project forward and
BS Civil Engineering,
CSULB, 1995
MS Civil Engineering
CSULB, 2000
CA PE No. 58654
CFM No. US-14-07485
QSD/P No. 23790
• Mockingbird Canyon Wash Restoration Project –
RCFC&WCD
• Mid-County Parkway EIR – San Jacinto River
Floodplain Modeling - RCTC
• Crossroads at Winchester PM36545, Lin-E Plan
Check Services- RCFC&WCD
• Wildwood Creek / Wildwood Road Detention Basin,
City of Yucaipa
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Key Personnel
Name, Role and Function
Education and
Credentials Selected Representative Projects
assuring that the project goals are
met. He will be actively involved in
every aspect of the project providing
design and engineering services,
preparing drawings, specifications,
and contract documents, and
guiding other project team members
to fulfill the project scope of work.
• Dunlap Road Bridge Replacement, City of Yucaipa
• Lake Gregory Swim Beach – San Bernardino County
Regional Parks
• West Fontana Channel WQ BMP Project - SBCFCD
• Laguna Canyon Channel Beach Street to Ocean - City
of Laguna Beach
Public Agency References
IEG is new firm so there are not many clients who have collaborated with us under that firm name yet. However, we do have plenty of Riverside County and San Bernardino County public agency references that have worked directly with Mr.
Smith recently on Infrastructure Projects:
1. Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Helio Takano, Sr. Civil Engineer, 951.955.1270, [email protected]
2. Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Albert Martinez, Sr. Civil Engineer, 951.955.8885, [email protected]
3. City of Yucaipa, Michael Seal, Sr. Civil Engineer, 909.797.2489, [email protected]
4. City of Yucaipa, Landon Kern, Asst. City Engineer, 909.797.2489 (x 288), [email protected]
5. San Bernardino County Regional Parks, Beahta Davis, Director, 909.303.0056, [email protected]
6. San Bernardino County Flood Control District, David Drake, Chief, 909.387.7963, [email protected]
7. City of Laguna Beach, Matt Oxford, 949.613.4045, [email protected]
8. Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, Jase Warner, Director, 909.674.3146 (x 8200), [email protected]
9. Eastern Municipal Water District, Shaun Stone, 951.928.3777 (x 4661), [email protected]
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Relevant Project Experience
1. 2020-Current: Mockingbird Canyon Wash Restoration– Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District – Helio Takano PE, Senior Civil Engineer, 951.955.1270, [email protected]; Key Staff: Jonis Smith, PE - Mr. Smith is Technical Lead and Project Manager providing flood control engineering services that will address a 40-year history of flooding in Mockingbird Canyon. Mockingbird Canyon Wash has been subject to significant erosion, and sediment movement in the upstream reach. This has led to a decreased storage capacity in Mockingbird Reservoir at the downstream terminus of Mockingbird Canyon Wash.
Proposed improvements will improve and stabilize approximately two miles of the Mockingbird Canyon Wash including reconstructing the Mockingbird Canyon Road Culvert, Van Buren Blvd Culvert, Greenview Drive Culvert, and Pennington Place Bridge. The proposed improvement program was developed by Mr. Smith and includes removing sediment deposited in the downstream reach of the wash and recycling it to construct soil cement banks along the downstream reach. The upstream reach of the wash will be improved with bank stabilization using rip-rap armoring. The stabilization plan developed by Mr. Smith utilizes a series of grade control structures (13) to create a stair stepped channel with a hydraulically flat slope to effectively control scour and erosion. The average base width of the proposed trapezoidal improved wash is 50-ft with a 10-ft wall height. The design 100- yr flowrate is 7,500 cfs.
Mockingbird Cyn Wash Van Buren Blvd Culvert Mockingbird Cyn Wash Mockingbird Cyn Wash D/S Reach Mockingbird Cyn Wash U/S Reach
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2. 2018-2020: Crossroads at Winchester PM 36545 – Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District – Albert Martinez, PE / Cassandra Sanchez, PE, Senior Civil Engineer, 951.955.8885, [email protected] ; Key Staff: Jonis Smith, PE - Mr. Smith was the Client Manager and project manager working with Cassandra Sanchez, PE and Albert Martinez, PE to provide Plan Check Services on behalf of RCFC&WCD for the Crossroads at Winchester PM 36545 project. The project applicant proposed to construct approximately 5,000 lf of reinforced concrete box (RCB) storm drain ranging in size from 8ftx8ft to 13ft x 8ft to be dedicated to the district in unincorporated Riverside County near Hemet. The proposed storm drain is known as Line-E and extends from Salt River into the Crossroads at Winchester development providing regional drainage in a watershed spanning approximately 1,000 acres. Mr. Smith’s role was to provide primary plan check review for all the plans specifications and estimates prepared by the applicant’s engineer of record. Mr. Smith managed a review team that included CEQA and Environmental Specialist responsible for reviewing supporting documents and a team of engineers that assisted with review of the improvement plans, and hydrology and hydraulics studies.
Crossroads at Winchester Planning Area,
Winch
Crossroads at Winchester PM 36545
Line-E Storm Drain Plan Check
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3. 2017-2019: Wildwood Creek / Wildwood Cyn Rd. Detention Basin Project – City of Yucaipa – Fermin Preciado, City Engineer, 909.797.2489 (x240), [email protected]; Key Staff: Jonis Smith, PE – Mr. Smith was the lead project engineer tasked with developing a plan to design a proposed multi-purpose flood control basin with appurtenant channel and preliminary street improvements within Wildwood Creek at the confluence of two tributaries. The project required extensive basin flood routing modeling and hydraulic modeling to develop the basin design parameters. Once the design parameters were determined Mr.
Smith was the lead engineer tasked with preparing detailed construction documents (PS&E’s). In order to optimize the detention basin effectiveness within the narrow footprint of the Wildwood Creek and due to grading limitations of nearby environmentally sensitive habitat it was necessary to design the basin to function with a low-flow bypass to preserve capacity in the basin to store the peak of the tributary storm hydrograph. The goal of the project was to reduce peak flows, provide groundwater recharge, and habitat preservation and restoration as part of the Wildwood Creek Watershed Management Plan. Upon construction of the basin the project will add benefit to the watershed with increased groundwater recharge, water quality improvements in Wildwood Creek, creek bed stabilization, environmental restoration, and recreational trail improvements.
Wildwood Creek Detention Basin Site, Yucaipa, CA
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4. 2020-2021: Dunlap Road Bridge Replacement Project – City of Yucaipa – Landon Kern, Assistant City Engineer, 909.797.2489, [email protected]; Key Staff: Jonis Smith, PE – Mr. Smith led a design team to develop a plan to remove and replace the existing Dunlap Blvd Bridge at Wilson Creek Channel with a new prefabricated steel bridge structure while avoiding impacts to Waters of the US and Dept of the Army 404 Permit. The goal of the project is to increase conveyance capacity of Wilson Creek at the bridge crossing and reduce flooding associated with 100–year and greater storm events. This project is located along Wilson creek between 14th street and the I-10 freeway, just southeast of Dunlap Boulevard and 14th Street intersection. The existing bridge opening is a triple 12’ (W) X (12’ (H) and is undersized, with no capacity to convey a 100- year storm. The project had a quick turnaround design scheduled to last 120 calendar days. Mr. Smith and the design team devised a work program that would raise the bridge soffit by 5-feet above the existing RCB soffit. The existing RCB bottom was to be protected in place as well as the bottom portion of the RCB side walls that will be joined to the proposed bridge abutments. The abutments will slope from the remaining bottom RCB side walls towards the proposed steel bridge piles to provide wider bridge opening. The bridge will have a span of 60 feet and a width of 22 feet to accommodate 1 lane of vehicle traffic for one way traffic travelling northwest across the channel and with an 8-foot-wide path for pedestrians. The prefabricated steel truss bridge will be designed to meet current AASHTO LRFD design specifications. The design speed will be 10 mph for both proposed bridge and transitional street improvements, with the pedestrian paths designed to meet for ADA design guidelines. The bridge construction is currently underway. The images shown below depict the existing Dunlap Road Culvert and the proposed sequence of demolition to construct the proposed bridge structure while avoiding resource agency permitting.
Dunlap Rd Culvert, Yucaipa, CA
Dunlap Road Culvert Replacement Improvement Plans, Yucaipa, CA
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5. 2020 – 2021: Lake Gregory Swim Beach Restoration Project – San Bernardino County Regional Parks – Beahta Davis, 909.303.0056, [email protected]; Key Staff: Jonis Smith, PE - Mr. Smith led a design team as the Project Manager and Lead Engineer preparing a grading plan to improve the Lake Gregory lake bottom in the vicinity of the recreational swim beach working along with the lake biologist to limit impacts to Waters of the US and the lake 404 Permit requirements. The lake bottom had been degraded during past winter storms discharging sediment to the lake area and poor construction of the swim area.
Mr. Smith designed a 300-ft wide safe sand beach entry for the swim area at a 12:1 slope with a sill to maintain the slope during fluctuating water surface elevations. Mr. Smith designed the swim area beach using high reflective white sand to provide sharp contrast to patrons to aid lifeguards observing the swim area. Mr. Smith also prepared grading plans to restore a safe bottom and water depth for the annual summer swim park that is setup on the lake. In addition, Mr. Smith prepared grading plans to restore a safe water depth at the boat docks for recreational rental boats on the lake.
Lake Gregory, Crestline, CA Lake Gregory Swim Beach
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6. 2018 – 2020: West Fontana Channel Water Quality BMP Project – San Bernardino County Flood Control District – David Drake, SBCFCD Chief, 909.387.7963, [email protected]; Key Staff: Jonis Smith, PE - Mr. Smith led a design team as the Project Manager and Lead Engineer preparing improvement plans for a linear BMP along West Fontana Channel to capture local runoff from industrial land uses and treat runoff in the BMP before discharging to the West Fontana Channel. To achieve compliance with the County General NPDES Stormwater Quality permit the San Bernardino County Flood Control District constructed a stormwater quality BMP as a part of the improvements to the West Fontana Channel within unincorporated San Bernardino County. The 4.5-acre linear water quality basin spanned approximately 17,000 linear feet along the West Fontana Chanel from the Banana Basin which is southwest of the intersection of Banana Avenue and Whittram Avenue to the Hickory Basin, southwest of the intersection of Mulberry Avenue and Whittram Avenue. The project consisted of constructing a vegetated swale and linear basin that would capture runoff from the local tributary watershed and treat runoff up to the 85th percentile design storm before discharging to the West Fontana Channel via side weir spillways.
West Fontana Channel Linear Basin, Fontana, CA
West Fontana Channel Linear Basin, Fontana, CA
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7. 2018 – 2020: Laguna Canyon Channel Improvement Project-Beach Street to The Ocean - City of Laguna Beach - Matt Oxford, PE, Senior Civil Engineer, 949.613.4045, [email protected]; Key Staff: Jonis Smith, PE Mr. Smith led a design team as the Project Manager and Lead Engineer designing 1,000 lf of channel rehabilitation for the F-01 Laguna Canyon Channel extending from Beach Street to the ocean outfall at Main Beach. The downstream reach of Laguna Canyon Channel was severely dilapidated due to its age and constant exposure to ocean water. The 16’x9’ RCB channel was constructed in 1920 and was beginning to fail due to steel reinforcement corrosion and swelling causing cracking and spalling in the concrete. The open channel transition structure located upstream of Beach Street was a known flooding source to Downtown Laguna Beach. Watch the video at the link provided here from the 22 second mark to observe the flooding that the previous transition structure caused. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKL-iVKaOmY. Mr. Smith developed a comprehensive design to reconstruct the Beach Street transition structure to improve pedestrian and traffic safety, improve hydraulic efficiency, decrease debris hang-ups, and increase conveyance capacity in the culvert by greater than 25%, all within the existing structure footprint. No right-of-way or easement acquisition was required. This was accomplished by providing a smooth transition from the upstream channel section to the downstream channel section and extending the channel walls above grade to function as traffic barriers. The design team lead by Mr.
Smith also designed a replacement ocean outfall structure that increased conveyance capacity at the outfall and provided improved resistance to highly corrosive ocean outfall conditions.
Laguna Canyon Channel at Beach St Laguna Canyon Channel at Beach St Laguna Canyon Chnl Improvement Plans Laguna Canyon Channel at Beach St
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Synopsis of Proposal
IEG staff has provided Infrastructure Engineering Services in the Inland Empire for the past 26-years to numerous municipalities and special districts such as RCFC&WCD, RCTD, SBCFCD, San Bernardino County Special Districts Office, San Bernardino County Regional Parks Department, City of Yucaipa, MWD, and others. Our staff has prepared Construction Documents (PS&E’s) and/or detailed engineering studies for major infrastructure facilities in the region such as (San Jacinto River, Perris Valley Channel, Salt Creek, Morongo Wash, Whitewater River, Palm Canyon Wash) as well as sub-regional facilities such as Pershing Creek, San Timoteo Creek, Wilson Creek, Wildwood Creek, West Fontana Channel, and local facilities supporting development projects. We are intimately familiar with the infrastructure in the region. We have extensive knowledge and experience providing preliminary design and detailed final design of numerous flood control, storm drain, drainage, and storm water quality facilities throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Key Qualifications: We have been working on stormwater projects in the region for over 26-years. Stormwater is our Area of Expertise. We have designed many miles of storm drain and flood control channels and have wide-ranging experience working as an Extension of Staff for municipalities or as a consultant designing agency facilities. We have excellent relationships with RCFC&WCD, RCTD, and SBCFCD and vast experience working on stormwater projects regulated by them or local municipalities complying with their regulations. We are experts in FEMA floodplain mapping and have extensive experience with water quality regulations and stormwater regulatory agency permitting (408, 404, 401, 1602, etc.). We regularly support the preparation of CEQA documents and are adept at technical writing and preliminary design of storm water management facilities. Our experience translates into expert advice and guidance provided to City staff, expertly prepared construction documents and the efficiency of know-how. The overall benefit to the city is lower cost and a project that is pushed forward with the adept know how of an expert, ensuring completion withing the project schedule.
Key Individuals: Our Principal, Jonis C. Smith, PE, CFM, QSD/P is the key individual that will be Primary Contact to the City. He will be the working Project Manager and Principal Engineer for all task orders assigned to IEG. Mr. Smith is supported by a group of senior level contract engineers each with over 20-yrs experience. We have excellent long-term teaming relationships and have the capability to manage small and large projects and provide support to the city for other disciplines such as Geotechnical Engineering, Survey/Mapping, and Structural Engineering.
Benefits to the City: Infrastructure Engineering Group (IEG) is a Civil Engineering services firm that specializes in the preparation of Construction Documents for hard and soft Infrastructure Projects. IEG was founded in 2022 by Jonis Smith, PE to place highly experienced licensed Civil Engineers in the roles where they are most effective as Project Engineers and Project Managers. Our clients benefit from having highly experienced Professional Engineers actively designing and working on their projects each day preparing Plans, Specs, and Estimates (PS&E’s), Plan Review Services, and Project Management Services for many types of infrastructure projects. We use a unique business model that differentiates us from our competitors. Our most experienced Senior Engineers will actually work on every aspect of your project. They will be your day-to-day contacts and project managers. In other words, we put our best most experienced players on the field to do what they do best. Our Engineers are the doers and problem solvers. They prepare their own calculations, CAD drawings, and Construction Documents. They efficiently drive the project and are immersed in every aspect of it, so they know the project details intimately. The come to meetings prepared. They can answer questions, foresee issues before they become problems, provide guidance, coordinate with other disciplines, and will drive your project to success. We believe this approach to Civil Engineering is far superior and far more efficient than putting the most experienced Engineers on the sideline to observe and oversee the actions of less experienced engineers. We are not an all services firm. Instead, we provide a focused set of services and we do it with Excellence and Great Passion.
We focus on General Public Works Infrastructure Projects and Community Support Projects providing Civil Engineering
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Services for Stormwater, Wastewater, Domestic Water, Roadways, Parks, and Trail projects. The depth of our in-house expertise and flexible support team allows us to take on large and small projects. We focus on the Client and Client needs and we make it easy to work with us. We do not waste your time/money with self-serving corporate programs and campaigns (“non-sense”) that are of no benefit to the Client. Instead, we maintain efficiency by purposely maintaining a low overhead. This business model results in a focus on Client needs, efficient project delivery at an overall lower project cost, on-schedule delivery, top quality work product, superior communication, and excellent client engagement.
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5. Description and Approach
Project Description
It is our understanding that the city of San Jacinto is seeking to pre-qualify consultants to provide On-Call Civil Engineering Services for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Infrastructure projects. The city is anticipating a number of large scale and complex infrastructure projects, such as well and potable water treatment plant improvements, which require engineering support. Qualified consultants will provide engineering services on an “on-call” basis for projects to be determined during the term of the contract.
It is our understanding that over the past several years, the City of San Jacinto has experienced a boom in economic development with significant new commercial and residential development. The City’s water, wastewater, and storm water infrastructure is aging and in need of various improvements. The City intends to use funds provided by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 to fund multiple projects over the next 12 – 36 months. Consultant(s) may be contracted to work on specific and highly technical projects. The selected consultant is expected to provide project management, technical specification, and engineering services. The contract term will be for a minimum 3-years. The City will issue task orders for each project based upon the scope of services, qualifications, work schedule, and reasonableness of the fee. For task orders greater than $25,000 the city will typically solicit proposals from two or more consultants. The IEG Team will coordinate with appropriate City staff and the City Engineer.
Project Approach
Storm Water Projects – Excellent Communication is a hallmark of working with IEG. We believe the way to be excellent at project management is to be excellent at communication. So, our approach to every project is to communicate effectively and frequently. The City of San Jacinto will issue Task Orders to selected consultants with a Notice to Proceed. Upon receipt of a Notice to Proceed we will contact the City Project Manager / City Engineer to setup either an in-person Kickoff meeting or online Kickoff conference (Teams/Zoom/WebEx/etc.) in accordance with current City policy and the personal preferences of the City Project Manager. A good meeting agenda provides a script for effective communication in the project meetings. We get the project started on the path to success with a well thought out meeting agenda to use as a communication guide for the Kickoff Meeting. Three days prior to the Kickoff meeting IEG Project Manager, Jonis Smith will circulate a meeting agenda to the meeting attendees. After introductions, Mr. Smith will lead the meeting through the scheduled agenda discussion topics. The anticipated discussion topics for the Kickoff Meeting are:
1. Introductions
2. Project Background and Project Description
3. Project Objectives and Goals
4. Project Location
5. Project Phasing
6. Previous projects on the subject facility
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7. Stakeholders
8. Right-of-Way
9. Easements
10. Land Acquisition
11. Approval Agencies
12. Construction Permits Required
13. Resource Agency Permits Required
14. CEQA Documentation
15. NPDES Water Quality Permit Compliance
16. Background Files/Data Owned by City of San Jacinto
17. Topographic Data
18. Available Previous Reports/Studies /Data
19. Scope of Work
20. Deliverables
21. Project Schedule
22. Communication Protocols
23. Invoicing
24. Next Meeting
After the Kickoff Meeting IEG will formally request the available background files/data/reports/information. We believe that the best way to keep a project on schedule and on budget is to keep the project moving forward consistently and to
keep all involved parties and
stakeholders engaged in the project.
So, we intentionally do not make room for slack time and work hard to keep pressing the project forward to the next step. Upon receipt of the requested information, we will immediately begin review of the provided materials and document any data gaps or missing information. Data gaps will be discussed with City of San Jacinto staff to ascertain other sources for data, steps to resolve data gaps, or workarounds that can be employed to move past unresolved data gaps. Next IEG will schedule a field walk of the project site. Assessing the actual current site condition, is a critical step that provides valuable information to the Project Engineer and Project Manager(s).
After the site observation / field review the Project manager will provide a copy of the field findings to the City staff and update any needs for survey, geotechnical services, potholing, etc. Next we will coordinate with the City staff to obtain any necessary supplemental information or data. Then we will begin work immediately with the files/information/data that we have in hand and setup working CAD base files to support creation of exhibits and CAD drawings. The basis for all stormwater projects is hydrology. If hydrology is provided for the project from prevoius studies we will verify it for the project. If there are not issues we will confirm with the City that the hydrology provided is suitable for the project and move to hydraulic analyses. If our scope of work includes preparing hydrology studies to generate flowrates for the project we will create hydrology watershed maps and prepare the hydrology analyses following the procedures of the current Riverside County Hydrology Manual. Typically, we would prepare existing or pre-project condition hydrology and proposed condition or ultimate condition hydrology in order to assess the change in runoff flowrates associated with the project at various
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storm return intervals. Once hydrology flowrates are determined we will begin preparing preliminary facility layouts and vertical and horizontal aligngments to develop invert profiles, geometrics, and site design parameters for the the proposed facilities. These geometrics will form the basis for hydraulic analyses. It is at this stage that we will assess impacts of the proposed improvments and ensure that our proposed design solution addresses these impacts. Example impacts include hydromodification, capacity of downstream systems, peak flowrate increses, floodplain and regulatory floodway impacts, etc. If it is in our scope of work, we will prepare the appropriate 1D or 2D hydraulic models (LA STORM, WSPG, HEC-RAS 1D, HEC-RAS 2D, FLO-2D, XPSWMMM, etc) for the proposed facility. If we are preparing river/creek/stream hydraulics we will prepare existing condition and proposed condition analyses to assess the effectiveness of the proposed improvements.
If the proposed facility is a storm drain system we would likely only prepare proposed condition hydraulic models. Once the hydraulic analyses are complete we would then advance the level of detail in the preliminary geometric drawings and base files to prepare a 30% complete plan set of the proposed facilities. The 30% complete plan set would contain all of the basic geometric information, horizontal and vertical alignments, major and minor facilites, and facility sizing.
This plan set would be included in a preliminary design report (PDR) as an exhibit . The PDR would be prepared to present and document all of the relevant prelimary design information and data utilized to develop the design and alignment of the proposed facilities. A typical storm water project PDR Table of Contents is provided below.
Table of Contents
1. Project Background
2. Executive Summary
3. Project Goals and Objectives
4. Design Criteria
5. Project Hydrology
6. Hydraulic Analyses
7. Design Alternatives
8. Recommended Improvement Plan
9. Construction Cost Estimate
10. Permit Requirements
11. CEQA Documentation
12. NPDES Compliance
13. References
Prior to submitting the PDR to the City for review, Mr. Smith will setup a meeting with City staff to present the report and walk them through the analyses, findings, and recommended improvements. This meeting is critical to aid the city reviewer in making an expedient review of the report and helps them to understand the procedures that were employed and how the report was prepared before they open it. We will contact the reviewer weekly to check on status of the review and to make ourselves available to answer any questions or to provide any additional information needed by the reviewer.
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Based upon our experience, we know that the weekly status check helps shorten the review process considerably. Typically, the 30% plan set exhibits and data are sufficient to support any resource agency permit applications (401, 404, 408, 1602, etc.) and CEQA applications (ND, MND, EIR, etc.). Once the report is reviewed and deemed acceptable, we will immediately move into final design. In the final design process, we will advance the 30% complete plan set to the 90% complete level incorporating input from the city and comments received from the project reviewer. Our 90% plans are complete enough to be used for construction. All detail drawings, data, and information necessary for the surveyor to stake the project and the contractor to build the project will be included. The remaining 10% will be textual presentation information that is necessary specific to the project. Along with the 90% plans a Basis of Design (BoD) report will be prepared. The BoD report builds upon the information developed in the PDR and focuses only on the recommended facility. The BoD report creates a record document of the information and data used to design the proposed improvements. The BoD report will include the updated construction cost estimate for the project. Stormwater projects rely heavily on Standard Specifications for Public Works Projects (Greenbook). Typically, we will use the City’s standard spec package format and fill in the construction quantities, standard provisions, and special provisions. The special provisions will refer to the appropriate Greenbook specifications to cover each element of the proposed improvements. Any non-standard specs that are needed will be written in either CSI or Caltrans format and provided in spec package and submitted to the city along with the 90% plans and Construction Cost Estimates to make up a complete PS&E submittal. Before submitting the plans for review, Mr.
Smith will setup a meeting with the city staff/reviewer to present the submittal package and walk through and explain the design to aid the reviewer in his/her review process. Again, we would contact the city reviewer once per week to check on the status of the plan review and to answer any questions or provide any additional needed information. We employ the same process to advance from 90% complete to 100%/Final PS&E’s. We incorporate input provided by City staff and the reviewers and advance the design to 100% complete level. If it is included in IEG’s scope of work, we will prepare a SWPPP to meet NPDES General permit requirements to obtain grading/construction permits. The SWPPP will be added to the PS&E package for submittal to the city. Mr. Smith will then present the complete PS&E package to the city staff one last time prior to final review and acceptance.
If the project requires FEMA floodplain map revisions or mapping IEG would prepare the FEMA application (CLOMR, LOMR, PMR, etc.) simultaneous with preparation of the plans for second submittal at the 90% complete level. We prefer to use a more complete level of document to support the FEMA application to simplify the application and review process. We recognize that the FEMA application is typically a longer lead item requiring 3-6 months to process. Such is the case; therefore, we remain flexible to work with City staff to meet the needs of the project to obtain FEMA approval earlier in the process if needed.
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6. Company Disclosure
IEG and its staff does not have any past or current business or personal relationships with any current San Jacinto elected official, appointed official, City employee, or family member of any current San Jacinto elected official, appointed official, or City employee.
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7. Proposed Fee Schedule
See Section-2 at end of Proposal
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8. Service Agreement
IEG takes no exceptions to the City of San Jacinto Standard Agreement for Contractor Services.
Insurance Requirements
If selected, IEG will provide certificates of insurance in compliance with the insurance requirements stated in the City of San Jacinto Standard Agreement for Contractor Services.
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Jonis C. Smith, PE, CFM, QSD/P
Principal
Jonis Smith is a seasoned professional Civil Engineer with over 26 years’ experience in Stormwater Engineering. Mr. Smith learned the highly technical and very nuanced practices of Flood Control Engineering and Stormwater Engineering during a 14-yr period of working with three of the premier Stormwater Engineers in Southern California: Bruce M. Phillips, PE, Scott Taylor, PE and Johan Perslow, PE. He developed passion for Stormwater Engineering and a great appreciation for the often unnoticed yet invaluable contribution that Stormwater Engineers make to society.
Throughout history and throughout the world floods have destroyed communities, economies, countless lives, and businesses. The practice of Stormwater Engineering to control flooding and protect stability in our communities is a very noble cause. Mr. Smith has in-depth understanding of the behavior of stormwater and is able to weave his understanding of the interconnectedness of hydrology and hydraulics into his approach to stormwater engineering and design. An in-depth understanding of stormwater provides Mr. Smith with the ability to develop effective/practical/simple solutions to complex stormwater problems. Mr.
Smith credits his teachers with shaping his understanding of stormwater engineering through the many hours of advice, guidance, and mentoring they provided to him over the years. Mr. Smith is an avid outdoorsman that has spent many days hiking trails along creeks, streams, rivers and ponds and lakes throughout California, Arizona, and Oregon. This has provided Mr. Smith with tremendous informal training and hands-on education on the tremendous power of flowing water, natural stream behavior, effective stream boundaries and the variable nature of flow hydraulics. Mr. Smith is also trained in flood control construction techniques by Bruce Phillips and numerous hours spent on construction sites observing construction. This unique combination of formal training, experience, and hobby interest puts Mr. Smith in the company of some of the most experienced and knowledgeable Stormwater Engineers in Southern California. Mr. Smith has provided numerous stormwater facility evaluations, designed many miles of storm drain, culverts, and channels. He has extensive experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling. He is adept in the use of the older and newer software models alike (LA Storm, RD4412/WSPG, HEC-RAS (1D), HEC-RAS (2D), FLO-2D, XPSWMMM, etc.). Mr. Smith has provided preliminary design guidance to numerous projects to avoid or minimize resource agency permitting (401, 404, 408, 1602, etc.) and comply with CEQA documentation requirements. He has designed numerous BMPs and prepared many WQMPs and SWPPPS to help clients achieve compliance with NPDES storm water quality regulations. He has successfully processed over 30 FEMA applications (CLOMR, LOMR, PMR, etc.) and consults clients and engineers FEMA processing and effective floodplain management techniques.
Mr. Smith specializes Stormwater Engineering and Design the preparation of construction plans for stormwater and flood control facilities.
Education
California State University,
Long Beach
MS, Civil Engineering (Construction
Management), 2000
California State University,
Long Beach
BS, Civil Engineering, 1995
Accreditations and Licenses
Professional Civil Engineer
CA No. 58654
Certified Floodplain Manager
No. US-14-07485
Qualified SWPPP Developer
27390
Qualified SWPPP Practitioner
27390
Professional Affiliations
Floodplain Managers Association
Jonis Smith
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