AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE ON-CALL
ENGINEERING PLAN CHECK SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this 16th day of July, 2024 by and between Harris & Associates, Inc., a California corporation (“Contractor”), and the C ity of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of California (“City”).
RECITALS
A. On
March 19, 2024, the City issued Request for Proposal (“RFP”) No. 24-035, by which it sought qualified firms to provide on- call engineering plan check services for the City’s Public Works Agency.
B. C
ontractor submitted a responsive proposal that was among those selected by the City. Contractor represents that it is able and willing to provide the services described in the scope of work that was included in RFP 24-035.
C.
In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Contractor represents that it is knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Contractor under this Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be expected from a professional engineering firm in the field.
NO
W THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1. S
COPE OF SERVICES
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n an on -call basis, and at the City’s sole discretion, Contractor shall perform the services described in the scope of work that was included in RFP No. 24-035, which is attached as Exhibit A, and as more specifically delineated in Contractor’s proposal, which is attached as Exhibit B and incorporated in full.
2. CO
MPENSATION
a. C
ity neither warrants nor guarantees any minimum or maximum compensation to Contractor under this Agreement. Contractor shall be paid only for actual services performed u nder this Agreement at the rates and charges identified in Exhibit C. Contractor is one of five (5 ) contractors selected to provide engineering plan check services on an on-call basis under RFP 24-035. The total annual compensation for the services provided by all such contractors selected under RFP 24-035 shall not exceed the aggregate amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($300,000). The total aggregate amount to be expended by all such contractors during the full term of the Agreement, including extension periods, if any, shall not not exceed One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($1,500,000). b. P
ayment by City shall be made within 45 days (forty-five) days following receipt of proper EXHIBIT 4
invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance set forth in the Recitals which may reasonably be expected by City.
3. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above for an initial three year term and terminate on June 30, 2027, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 16, below. The term of this Agreement may be extended for a single, two -year extension upon a writing executed by the City Manager and City Attorney.
4. PREVAILING WAGES
Contractor is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and th e performance of other requirements on “public works” and “maintenance” projects. If the services being performed are part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Contractor agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws.
Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.
5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Contractor shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an independent contractor and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor shall it be construed to create an employer -employee relationship, a joint venture relations hip, or to allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which Contractor performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the services to be provided by Contractor shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and regulations governing such services. Contractor shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to employees and shall be responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.
6. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS
This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans , specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which a re prepared or caused to be prepared by Contractor under this Agreement (“Documents & Data”). Contractor shall require all subcontractors to agree in writing that City is granted a non -exclusive and perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement. Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data. Contractor makes no such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were provided to Contractor by the City. City shall not be limited in any way in its use of the Documents and Data at any time, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City’s sole risk.
7. INSURANCE
Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Contractor shall maintain and shall require its subcontractors, if any, to obtain and maintain insurance as described below for the entire Term of this Agreement against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise from or in connection with services, products and materials supplied to City. Total cost of such insurance shall be borne by Contractor.
a. Minimum Scope and Limit of Insurance
1. Commercial General Liability (CGL) : Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. Required policy limits can be met with primary and umbrella/excess insurance policies.
2. Automobile Liability: ISO Form Number CA 00 01 covering any auto (Code 1) with a limit no less than $1,000,000 combined single limits.
3. Workers’ Compensation: as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
4. Professional Liability Insurance: with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim, and $2,000,000 aggregate.
5. Broader Coverage: if the Contractor maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by the Contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
b. Other Insurance Provisions
1. Additional Insured Status: The City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the Contractor’s CGL, Professional Liability, and Automobile Liability policies, with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Contractor including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations.
2. Waiver of Subrogation: Contractor hereby grants to City a waiver of any right to subrogation that any insurer of said Contractor may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. Contractor agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
3. Primary Coverage: For any claims related to this contract, the Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be primary. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the Contractor ’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
4. Severability of Interest: A severability of interest provision must apply for all the additional insureds, ensuring that Contractor’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom a claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s limits of liability.
5. Notice of Cancellation: Each insurance policy required above shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled, voided, reduced in coverage or in limits, non- renewed by the carrier, or materially changed except after thirty (30) days prior writte n notice has been given to City. Ten (10) days prior written notice shall be provided to City for policy cancellation or non-renewal due to non-payment of premium.
6. Self-Insured Retentions: Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require Contractor to purchase coverage with a lower retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention.
7. Acceptability of Insurers: Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the state with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City.
8. Claims Made Policies: If any of the required policies provide coverage on a claims- made basis: (1) the Retroactive Date must be shown and must be before the date of the contract; (2) Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least three years after completion of work; (3) If coverage is canc eled or non- renewed, and not replaced with another claims -made policy form with a Retroactive Date prior to the contract effective date, Contractor must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of three years after completion of work.
9. Verification of Coverage: Contractor shall furnish the City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause) and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all policy endorsements to City before work begins. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Contractor’s obligation to provide them.
The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.
10. Subcontractors: Contractor shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and Contractor shall ensure that City is an additional insured on insurance required from subcontractors.
11. Special Risks or Circumstances: City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
8. INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor agrees to defend, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) for personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable rel ief arising out of claims for personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the negligent operations of the Contractor, its subcontractors, agents, employees, or other persons acting on its behalf which relates to the services described in section 1 of this Agreement; and (2) from any claim that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief is due by reason of the terms of or effects arising from this Agreement. This indemnity and hold harmless agreement applies to all claims for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of the events referred to in this Section or by reason of the terms of, or effects, arising from this Agreement. The Contractor further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the City, including fees and costs for special counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any action by a third party challenging the validity of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises by reason of the terms of, or effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent Contractor’s services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Contractor.
9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor shall defend and indemnify the City, its officers, agents, representatives, and employees against any and all liability, including costs, for infringement of any United States’ letters patent, trademark, or copyright infringement, including costs, contained in the work product or documents provided by Contractor to the City pursuant to this Agreement.
10. RECORDS
Contractor shall keep records and invoices in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement. Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to the costs incurred under this Agreement and any services, expenditures, and disbursements charged to the City for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Contractor under this Agreement. All such records and invoices shall be clearly identifiable. Contractor shall allow a representative of the City to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement during regular business hours. Contractor shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment to Contractor under this Agreement.
11. CONFIDENTIALITY
If Contractor receives from the City information which due to the nature of such information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Contractor agrees that it shall not us e or disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement, and further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of like importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. “Confidential Informat ion” shall include all nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written information, but also information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means. Confidential information disclosed to either party by any s ubsidiary and/or agent of the other party is covered by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non- use and nondisclosure shall not apply to any information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is, through no fault of the Co ntractor disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful possession of the Contractor without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be disclosed by operation of law; or (e) is independently developed by the Contractor without reference to information disclosed by the City.
12. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
Contractor covenants that it presently has no interests and shall not have interests, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under this Agreement.
13. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Contractor shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender, medical conditions, genetic information, or military and veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, teaching, training, utilization, promotion, termination or other employment related activities or any services provided under this Agreement. Contractor affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
14. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and Contractor, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any attachments hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail.
This Agreement may not be modified except by written instrument signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Contractor. The parties agree that any terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent with, or in addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Contractor or the City. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which is not embodied herein.
15. ASSIGNMENT
Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Contractor , Contractor may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior written consent of the City and a ny such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to limit the City’s ability to have any of the services which are the subject to this Agreement performed by City personnel or by other contractors retained by City.
16. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of termination.
In such event, Contractor shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Contractor compensation for all services performed by Contractor prior to receipt of such notice of termination, subject to the following conditions:
a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Contractor to deliver to the City all work product (s) completed as of such date, and in such case such work product shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and Contractor consents to the City's use thereof for such purposes as the City deems appropriate. b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement.
17. WAIVER
No waiver of breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or granted by the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by the party waiving the breach, failure, right or remedy. No waiver of any breach, failure or right, or remedy shall be deemed a waiver of any other breach, failure, right or remedy, whether or not similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing so specifies.
18. JURISDICTION - VENUE
This Agre ement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties f urther agree that Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
19. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Contractor shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses, permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Contractor shall notify the City immediately and in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement.
20. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature herein below has the power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this Agreement, and shall indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and attorney’s fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
b. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully set forth in the body of this Agreement.
21. NOTICE
Any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or mailed by first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent by fax or other telegraphic communication in the manner provided in this Section, to the following persons:
To City:
Clerk of the City Council
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988
Fax: 714- 647-6956
With courtesy copies to:
Nabil Saba
Executive Director, Public Works Agency
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-21)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
Fax: 714-647-5635
To Contractor:
Craig Siefert, PE
101 Progress, Suite 250
Irvine, CA 92618
[email protected]
A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter, any communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail, communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given three (3) days after it has been deposited in the United States mail, duly registered or certified, with postage prepaid, and addressed as set forth above. If sent by fax, communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given twenty-four (24) hours after the time set forth on the transmission report issued by the transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set forth above. For purposes of calculating these time frames, weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays shall be excluded.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first above written.
ATTEST: CITY OF SANTA ANA
Jennifer L. Hall Alvaro Nuñez
Clerk of the Council Acting City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM: HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC:
SONIA R. CARVALHO
City Attorney
By:
Kyle Nellesen Name:
Assistant City Attorney Title:
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
Nabil Saba
Executive Director
Public Works Agency
Frank S. Lopez
Vice President
Nabil Saba
Digitally signed by Nabil Saba
Date: 2024.07.02 11:34:21
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EXHIBIT A - SCOPE OF WORK
CITY OF SANTA ANA
April 9, 2024
ON-CALL ENGINEERING
PLAN CHECK SERVICES
RFP NO.: 24-035
EXHIBIT B - PROPOSAL
Harris & Associates, Inc.
One California Plaza
300 S Grand Avenue, Suite 3830
Los Angeles, CA 90071
800.827.4901 WeAreHarris.com
Harris & Associates, Inc.
207 1/2 1st Avenue S., Suite 250
Seattle, WA 98104
206.455.8862 WeAreHarris.com
Harris & Associates, Inc.
450 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 103
Salinas, CA 93901
831.789.8670 WeAreHarris.com
Harris & Associates, Inc.
600 B Street, Suite 2000
San Diego, CA 92101
619.236.1178 WeAreHarris.com
Harris & Associates, Inc.
101 Progress, Suite 250
Irvine, CA 92618
949.655.3900 WeAreHarris.com
IRVINE SAN DIEGO SALINAS SEATTLE LOS ANGELES
APPROX 450 WORDS FOR
Cover Letter 1
1.a. Cover Letter: On-Call Engineering Plan Check Services, RFP No.: 24- 035
Dear Mr. Elias:
Harris & Associates (Harris) is ready to partner with City of Santa Ana (City) staff on the upcoming contract to provide on-call engineering plan check services.
Based on our demonstrated ability to prioritize competing deadlines, perform expedited and thorough plan check reviews, formulate efficient and effective solutions, and maintain a high level of customer service, our team is able to offer the following benefits:
A Nimble and Flexible Approach Predicated on Communication. Clear and consistent communication with all parties is the foundation of our project management approach. Our team will communicate with City staff on the status of plan checks, identify unresolved challenges, anticipate potential delays, propose solutions, and outline tasks to expedite approvals. We have found that keeping key stakeholders involved at all review stages creates a greater sense of engagement with the City’s process. With Harris’ support, applicants will find doing business with the City straightforward and uncomplicated, which promotes a strong relationship and continued partnership.
Familiar and Responsive Project Manager. Project Manager Craig Siefert, PE brings over 20 years of experience to this contract. He has led and supported hundreds of plan check projects from entitlement review through construction. Having worked with the Cities throughout Southern California, Craig understands the local processes in place and will assign key task leads to help track and maintain plan checks at the City. Craig will be able to maneuver fluidly through competing deadlines to meet the City’s shifting priorities.
Depth and Breadth of Resources. We have the ability to ramp up our resources since we have trained staff at our local offices to provide additional support when plan check submittals increase. We have developed custom checklists that we have appended to City checklists to capture nuances that are associated with specific types of development. With the assignment of plan reviews to our team, shown in our organizational chart, we can turn plan checks around quickly without impacting the consistency of comments.
Plan Checking Experience. Our staff assigned to plan check have designed the same type of facilities they are plan checking. The advantage of having this type of team is to leverage the fundamental understanding of placing infrastructure in certain locations and determining the constructability and operational practicality of the facility.
Collectively, the Harris team’s strengths and previous working relationships with similar agencies provide a core team that will deliver the responsive, quality services that you expect. We look forward to partnering with the City on this important contract.
Sincerely,
Harris & Associates, Inc.
Ehab Gerges, PE
EVP and CBDO
Authorized Representative
949.683.2011
[email protected]
Harris & Associates
101 Progress, Suite 250
Irvine, CA 92618
www.weareharris.com
April 9, 2024
Ehab Elias
City of Santa Ana
Senior Civil Engineer
Phone: 714.647.5627
Email: EElias@santa-
ana.org
Frank S. Lopez, PE, QSD
Principal-in-Charge
Point of Contact for Proposal
831.233.9242
[email protected]
1.b. Contract
Agreement Statement:
Harris concurs with
any and all provisions
contained in the
agreement attached to
the RFP as Attachment
2 in the Appendix.
Harris & Associates, Inc. 1.c. Firm and Team Experience 2 Profile of Firm’s Experience
Harris has served public
agencies and private clients
since 1974. We have developed
a robust program of services that
offer our clients expertise and
assistance in various realms of
engineering services, program
and construction management,
municipal and district finance,
and environmental services.
With a team of 260+ employee-
owners, we have the resources
to keep your projects a priority
and are personally vested in their
success. Outstanding people
join Harris and stay because we
nurture their talents and invest
in their growth. The return is a
team who is passionate about
their work, has strong internal
and external relationships, and
delivers high quality work.
Our plan checking involvement has ranged from
as-needed on-call development reviews to being an
integral part of a city’s development management
team. We pride ourselves on listening to our clients’
needs, doing the job right the first time, meeting
schedules, and minimizing the amount of time
required from City staff.
Resumes of the project team can be found in the
Appendix to this proposal.
Firm Size
260 employees
Organizational Chart
Project Manager/Principal Agent Craig Siefert,
PE will serve as the City’s single point-of-contact
for all task orders requested assigned under
this as-needed contract. Craig will secure staffing
commitments from all team members and your
projects will be monitored internally to verify that
they are moving in a positive direction. If the initial staffing plan requires revision, Craig will revisit staff commitments required to meet the project schedule
and budget.
As Project Manager/Principal Agent, Craig will:
• Establish and maintain effective communication
between the City and the Harris team.
• Be responsive and available to City staff as
designated point-of-contact.
• Manage Harris resources and exercise authority to
commit personnel to meet individual project goals
and schedules.
• Verify that technical and contractual requirements
are consistently and thoroughly met.
• Verify that quality control measures and City
standards are implemented.
Craig will be supported by a highly qualified team
of plan check engineers and support staff. As
plan checks increase, Harris has additional off-
site resources to support Craig, as listed in our
organizational chart. Each member of our team has
recent experience providing plan check services for
projects similar to the City’s.
1.C. FIRM AND TEAM EXPERIENCE
Trust
Experience
Know
ledge
Harris & Associates, Inc. 1.c. Firm and Team Experience 3 City of Santa Ana
Project Team
Associate-in-Charge/Project Manager
Michael Wu, PE, QSD 🔑 (25%)
Plan Check Engineers
Cindy Hackett, PE 🔑 (50%)
Brent Chamberlain, PE, QSD, LEED AP 🔑 (50%)
Fong Tse, PE 🔑 (25%)
Senior Civil Engineer, Plan Check
Phong Nguyen, PE (25%)
Teck Loh, PE, LEED AP (10%)
Assistant Engineer II
Alyssa Kumnoonsate, PE (10%)
Assistant Engineer I
Kayla Luong, EIT (10%)
Environmental Services
Yliana Ortega 🔑 (30%)
Landscape/Irrigation Reviewer
BGB Group (BGB) 🔑 (50%)
WQMP Reviewer
Fuscoe Engineering (F) 🔑 (50%)
Geotechnical Reviewer
Leighton Group (L) 🔑 (50%)
Map Checker
KDM Meridian (KDM) 🔑 (50%)
Traffic Reviewer
KOA Corporation (KOA) 🔑 (50%)
Project Manager/
Principal Agent and Primary
Contact
Craig Siefert, PE 🔑 (25%)
Principal-in-Charge
Frank S. Lopez, PE, QSD 🔑
(10%)🔑 Key Personnel
(BGB) BGB Group, Inc.
(F) Fuscoe Engineering
(L) Leighton Group
(KDM) KDM Meridian
(KOA) KOA Corporation
Our team is also comprised of map/survey, geotechnical, environmental, traffic, and landscape/irrigation review experts who are readily available to augment our team should the need arise. With staff located in multiple local offices, we are able to pull from a large depth of resources to provide plan checking services.
We can ramp up quickly depending on the magnitude of the plan checks. Craig will utilize Harris’ QA/QC procedures to confirm accuracy of the team’s deliverables. At the inception of each task, Craig will verify that both the City and the project team fully understand the scope of services, schedule, budget, and expected work product. Frank S. Lopez, PE, QSD will serve as Principal-in-Charge. As Harris’ Engineering Business Unit Vice President, Frank brings high-level commitment to this contract and will be responsible for overseeing Harris’ project delivery, quality management, and client experience.
Each team member’s percentage of time devoted to this contract is indicated next to their name.
Harris & Associates, Inc. 1.d. Understanding of Need/Scheduled Delivery 4
1.D. UNDERSTANDING OF NEED/SCHEDULED DELIVERY
Anticipated Approach
Harris supports our clients’ goals of stimulating local communities, continuing growth, and promoting
development. Our review services track record has
given Harris an in-depth roadmap for providing a
positive client and applicant experience.
Plan review is a balancing act between expediting
plan checks and approvals for projects, ultimately
benefiting the community while protecting the City’s
interests throughout the life of infrastructure. We keep our projects on successful paths by having key senior
staff involved at each phase, timely evaluation of
planned versus actual progress, and an emphasis on
communication with our clients. These monitoring
methods and cost-control mechanisms provide
adherence to expedited timelines and allow
flexibility for response to the needs of the City
and increased service demand.
Our office is located in Irvine, California and is
organized with multi-talented staff members and
a reputation for responsiveness. In addition to our
integrated quality control measures, the Harris team
will be available to provide: 1) Prioritization of
competing deadlines for various City projects,
while completing thorough plan checks in the
required time frame; 2) A deep pool of multi-
disciplined resources capable of addressing
anticipated services; and 3) Clear communication
with City staff in various departments as well as
with applicants—making Harris an extension of
City staff.
Scheduling
Key to our success has been to communicate
effectively amongst the City, Harris’ lead plan
checker, and the Harris support team. It is important
to make sure the plan checks are logged in correctly
and key staff are assigned to conduct the reviews.
Our approach to meeting the City’s designated
timeframe is predicated on the synchronization and
balance of two critical factors:
Communication. Consistent communication
allows the Harris team to understand and meet your
expectations. The team will work side-by-side with
the City to understand your priorities and develop and
implement strategies to streamline our services. As
priorities shift, this communication will enable
the team to adjust resources to meet your needs.
Flexibility. The Harris team will provide the City with resources who are able to maneuver fluidly through
competing priorities and deadlines. Understanding
the City’s priorities will enable the team to adjust
resources and effectively manage our time in
order to meet your schedule.
Maintaining a Project Database
Harris will maintain a database that includes:1) Plan
check tracking log (Excel) and electronic documents;
2) Project specific folders for approved conditions
of approval/City requirements; and 3) Subdivision
ordinances and other regulations.
Improvement Plan Checklist
Our team will utilize standard checklists during
plan review to make sure City guidelines are
implemented on design submittals. These checklists
include: 1) City’s development code and guidelines;
2) Standard notes and conditions of approval; 3)
Reference drawings; 4) Standard plans/drawings
and specifications; 5) City preferences learned
through experience and discussion; and 6) Routing
list and collection of interdepartmental comments, as
appropriate.
Development Management
Documentation for management and review work,
from meeting agendas and minutes to plan review
forms and plan check log, is critical. The Harris
team will: 1) Provide experienced, responsive,
and flexible resources to address the fluctuating
workload demands; 2) Provide review of
improvement plans rooted in the understanding
of the City’s standards plans, processes, and
procedures; 3) Provide your project managers
and applicants with a summary of plan review
comments, thus eliminating schedule delays
due to new or unresolved comments during
City’s Case
Engineer assigns
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Craig Siefert
coordinates with
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Plan checks
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Harris & Associates, Inc. 1.d. Understanding of Need/Scheduled Delivery 5 subsequent submittals; and 4) Achieve alignment
with City staff early in the project to address
existing nonstandard field conditions and
associated improvements.
Electronic Plan Submittal, Plan Check, and
Document Management
With established submission requirements, workflows
will verify that documents are up-to-date, applications are complete, and appropriate date/timestamps are
shown on the plans. These benefits provide the ability
to audit what has changed on a submittal (and by
whom), provide access to appropriate personnel, and
track plan review schedules. By utilizing electronic
submittal processes, agencies have increased the
speed of plan routing to departments, freed up
space previously used for plan storage, and created
an environmentally friendly system resulting in less
paper waste and pollution from physical plan delivery.
As an extension of the City, the Harris team’s
thorough understanding of these procedures
will create a near seamless transition with your
digital plan check process.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)
Our QA/QC process will be led by Principal Agent
Craig Siefert, PE. His understanding of Agency
expectations and track record of leading development
programs will facilitate developing a QC program for
our services. He will be supported by Associate-
In-Charge/Project Manager Michael Wu, PE, who
will also utilize Harris’ QC procedures to confirm
accuracy of all deliverables when leading projects. At
the inception of the project, we will verify that the City and project team understand the scope of services,
schedule, budget, and expected work deliverables.
Coordination of Submittals
Our approach to developing strong relationships with
City staff is predicated on trust and a commitment to
shared learning. Lessons learned, policies, and
procedures will be discussed and implemented,
updates to applicable standards will regularly be
provided, and plan/map check redlines will be
reviewed together, as necessary.
Community Involvement
Harris celebrates opportunities to create value for
the communities in which we live and work. From
everyday efforts to improve community infrastructure
and support development efforts to diving into the
trenches of community service, we actively seek
new ways to enhance our clients’ reputations as
excellent places to live and do business. Some of
these actions include:
Local Presence. We are active participants,
committee members, and leaders in local
organizations and industry events. We maintain a
local presence and continue to learn about our
community through active participation in many
professional organizations.
Sustainable Solutions for our Clients. Harris
develops solutions that balance environmental and
social benefits, while meeting client and project
objectives. Our client’s most successful projects—
and the ones we are most proud of—are those that
make the greatest impact on people’s lives. We
pride ourselves on the impacts made within
our clients’ footprints by providing solutions
to support the development of well-planned,
balanced, and self-sustaining communities.
Environmental Stewardship. Harris has a
corporate sustainability program that implements
sustainable solutions. Practices include paperless
offices modeled after the California Green Business
Program, recycling and the use of reusable and
recycled materials, and conservation of energy and
water. We encourage carpooling, public transit, and
cycling to work by promoting Bike to Work days and
selecting offices near public transit centers.
Harris has experience with ProjectDox, Bluebeam
Studio, and Accela portals related to plan
routing, review, and tracking. Our investment in
these services also includes large touchscreen
monitors which allow handwritten comments
to be projected directly on electronic sheets,
tracking/status spreadsheets to make sure due
dates are met, and web-based sharable storage
which empowers staff by giving them the means to
conduct electronic plan reviews more efficiently
than a physical set of plans allows for, share plan
status/comments with key stakeholders, and
archive plans for future reference.
Listen to Town concerns
Complete submittal for
internal review
QC review to make sure
minimum design standards
and project goals and
intents are met
Complete QC checklists
@
Submittal sent to Town/
project stakeholders
Receive and respond to
comments from Town/
project stakeholders
Address comments from
Town/project stakeholders
(further refine design
submittals)
100% Submittal
Final design and
deliverables ready for
bidding and construction
Harris & Associates, Inc. 1.e. Relevant Project Experience 6
1.E. RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
As-Needed Plan Checking Services
City of Anaheim
Project Description: Services under this contract include plan review for entitlement purposes, design plan check, standards implementation, hydrology and hydraulics check, sewer capacity studies, street improvement plan check, dry utility (fiber and small cell installation) review, and grading plan check. The Harris team evaluates the feasibility of proposed site development in order to assist the City’s land acquisition evaluation and due-diligence review. Our current scope of work includes the following services:
• Evaluate telecommunications applications and identify conflicts with dry utilities.
• Review of hydrology reports and maps for drainage related challenges.
This also consists of reference sheet review for other related drainage or engineering concerns that affect the site or adjacent properties. • Review of soils investigation studies and reports for any geologic conditions that could restrict the intended use of the site. We also request sufficient information to identify existing and potential geologic hazards, and determine potential impacts. Our final summary recommends mitigation measures, suitability of site for intended storm water measures and identifies significant unmitigated geologic impacts.
• Review of hydrology studies for calculations of pre- and post- development run-off and sizing calculations for on-site detention basin for water quality purposes. It is also reviewed for the purpose of determining if there is a cause to construct new and/or additional storm drain improvements.
• Each review includes the preparation of an electronic document summary report of challenges and comments which is then provided to the City after coordinating with all internal departments.
REFERENCE
Mike Eskander
Development Services
Manager
: 714.765.4414
: [email protected]
RELEVANT ELEMENTS
Plan Check
Project Management
LOCATION
Anaheim, California
YEARS
2016 - Ongoing
LAMP Plan-Check Engineering and Permit Issuance Support Services
City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Engineering
To relieve traffic and congestion at the world’s fifth busiest airport, LAWA is in the process of embarking on an extensive LAMP that will not only provide a more predictable and reliable commute to the airport, but also offer a world-class traveler experience at LAX. Major project elements include an elevated 2.25-mile Automated People Mover, two Intermodal Transportation Facilities, a Consolidated Rent-a-Car facility, and a comprehensive series of roadway improvements to alleviate traffic congestion in and around airport facilities.
Working closely with the Bureau of Engineering’s LAMP team, Harris has reviewed dozens of large roadway realignments, storm drain improvements, sewer rehabilitations, and other LAWA infrastructure for compliance with LA BOE standards, design guidelines, and manuals.
REFERENCE
Shawyue “Shay” Doong, PE
Principal Civil Engineer
: 213.887.2827
: [email protected]
RELEVANT ELEMENTS
Plan Check
Project Management
LOCATION
Los Angeles, California
YEARS
2019 - Ongoing
Harris & Associates, Inc. 1.e. Relevant Project Experience 7 On-Call Plan Checking and Development Review Services
Eastern Municipal Water District
Harris and members of our team have completed a number of plan checking and design services for the District. Project highlights include:
Water Booster Stations and Storage Facilities. The Harris team reviewed the developer’s 90% submittal for the Cove hydropneumatic pump station that services 113 proposed residences.
Quail Valley Sewer Alternatives. A wastewater collection technologies study for the Quail Valley community located within the District service area was reviewed. The District needed the study to address groundwater pollution affecting the Canyon Lakes community downstream.
Menifee Valley Ranch, Booster Station and Water Storage Reservoir with Transmission Mains. Menifee Valley Ranch is a master planned community that includes more than 500 single-family homes. To serve the homes with drinking water, the District needed a dedicated 1.0-MG reservoir and 10,000 gpm booster station along with three miles of 24-inch transmission pipelines. The facilities were designed to fit into the contours of the natural terrain to minimize hillside disturbances.
Moreno Valley Ranch. Moreno Valley Ranch includes housing tracts located in a valley north of Perris Lake. The project included the design of precise grading and water-efficient landscaping plans for the model homes, as well as the water distribution system for the tract.
REFERENCE
Armando Arroyo
Senior Civil Engineer,
Development Services
Department
: 951.928.3777 x4480
: [email protected]
RELEVANT ELEMENTS
Plan Check
Project Management
LOCATION
Riverside County, CA
YEARS
2012 - Ongoing
On-Call Plan Checking, Map Checking, and City Surveyor’s Services
City of Ontario
For the past 14 years, the Harris team has provided the City with on-call plan/map checking services for development projects. Harris’ services include:
• Reviewing various improvement plans (storm drain, water, sewer, street lighting, traffic signals, street striping/signing), subdivision maps, and legal documents.
• Analyzing reports pertinent to development and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), including water system analysis, sewer capacity calculations, and geotechnical studies.
• Verifying compliance with City standards, ordinances, and state regulations.
• Providing construction inspection for infrastructure facilities. • Harris conducted multiple reviews of the WQMP within a tight deadline.
• Collaborating with the City to streamline the review process, including a new procedure for comprehensive and timely plan reviews.
REFERENCE
Khoi Do
City Engineer
: 909.395.2127
: [email protected]
RELEVANT ELEMENTS
Plan Check
Project Management
LOCATION
Ontario, CA
YEARS
2010 - Ongoing
Additionally, Harris has provided similar services to the following partial list of public agencies:
• City of Lake Elsinore, Development Review and
Inspection
• City of Los Alamitos, City Engineering
• City of Temple City, City Engineering
• City of Poway, Development Review
• County of Orange, Project Management
• Coachella Valley Association of Governments,
Program Management
• City of American Canyon, City Engineering
• City of San Bruno, City Engineering
Harris & Associates, Inc. 1.f. References 8
1.F. REFERENCES
In addition to the client reference information provided in Section 1.e.
Relevant Project Experience, please see the listing below of additional references for public agencies for which Harris has performed similar work within the past five years.
Shawyue “Shay” Doong, PE
Principal Civil Engineer
City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Engineering
: 213.887.2827
: [email protected]
Khoi Do
City Engineer
City of Ontario
: 909.395.2127
: [email protected]
Mike Eskander
Development Services Manager
City of Anaheim
: 714.765.4414
: [email protected]
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“Harris & Associates has provided effective and timely plan check services...[and] has continuously improved the delivery of those services for both internal and external customers.
Harris’ staff is always available and willing to adapt to an ever-changing environment. Their ability to bring an array of experiences to the table, which have allowed for broader solutions to complex challenges, has been of incalculable value.”
— Armando Arroyo, Principal Civil Engineer
Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD)
Harris & Associates, Inc. 2. Scope of Services and Schedule 9
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES AND SCHEDULE
Harris’ strength in plan check is based on a
foundation of cumulative knowledge and extensive
experience of implementing applicable Agency
standards, ordinances, and state and local laws that
are relevant to the delivery of plan check services.
Harris provides these services primarily to public
agencies and therefore has no conflict of interest.
Harris’ customer-oriented mindset contributes to
a quick plan review process and approval, as we
see ourselves as an extension to City staff.
Typical Services Provided for Public Works
Design Plan Check Services
Roadway, Driveway, Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter,
and Pedestrian Ramp Improvements Plan Check.
Improvements are checked to verify compliance with
City standards, any applicable specific/master plans,
applicable Caltrans standards and specifications,
Standard Plans for Public Works Construction, and
State American Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility
guidelines. Plans will be reviewed in City-approved
format with all the applicable notes and details, and
constructability with sufficient horizontal and vertical controls for staking purposes. Plan check reviews
will be conducted utilizing the City’s checklist and
will be conformant to processes. Plan check redline
comments are noted on plans and supplemented with
a summary email of comments to be addressed and/
or corrected with next plan check submittal.
Hydrology and Hydraulics Check. Hydrology
reports shall address pre- and post-development
conditions. They shall include evaluation of
watershed and subarea boundaries based on
topography and drainage features, land use, soils,
drainage patterns, pre- and post-construction runoff
peak flows, volumes, and timing. Hydraulics reports
and calculation reviews will include review of the
existing and proposed drainage systems, evaluation
of model accuracy, compliance with City and County
standards, and general modeling practices.
Storm Drain Plan Check. Plans for storm drain
improvements are checked to verify consistency of
drainage facility information with the hydrology and
hydraulic data in the drainage report. The plan check
will verify materials, slopes, lengths, water surface
elevations, flow rates, debris retention volumes and
basin sizing, alignments, and construction details to
verify compliance to City standards.
Grading and Erosion Control Plan Check. Our
review of the plan includes surface improvements,
drainage improvements and Low Impact
Development (LID) elements to be constructed,
water quality Best Management Practices (BMPs),
and erosion control devices or BMPs to be installed.
Surface improvements include, but are not limited
to, paving, curb and gutters, concrete sidewalks,
and other surface improvements specific to the
development’s use. Geotechnical recommendations,
such as pavement structural section and compaction
density requirements, will be reviewed. Grading
plans are also checked for conformance to the City’s
Grading Ordinance, and that of the Specific Plan and
other entitlement requirements from the conditions
of approval.
Environmental Services
Our services will include categorical exemptions,
negative declarations, mitigated negative
declarations, and environmental impact reports in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA). In addition, we are available to provide
technical studies related to air quality, greenhouse
gas emissions, noise, biological resources, and
cultural resources.
WQMP Review. Our team will confirm compliance
with regulatory requirements and City preferences to
make sure on-site water quality features are designed
and located appropriately.
Geotechnical Report Review. Geotechnical reviews
will be conducted to verify projects have been
prepared in substantial compliance with the standard
of care expected. Our team is able to review pertinent
existing geotechnical maps and reports that pertain
to the project site. In our review, we will consider
the adequacy of the background research, field
data collection process including geologic mapping,
number and depths of exploratory borings, and
laboratory testing program. We will evaluate the data
interpretation, approach, and method in developing
Harris has assisted public agencies with managing
all aspects of the plan and map review and
development process including infrastructure
capacity analysis, improvement plan checking,
development management systems, staff
training, tentative and final map reviews,
project construction cost estimates, and permit
processing.
Harris & Associates, Inc. 2. Scope of Services and Schedule 10 recommendations for the slope improvements.
The review will be conducted to verify substantial
compliance with the requirements of the California
Building Code (CBC), Green Book, California
Geological Survey (CGS) Note 41, Guidelines for
Reviewing Geologic Reports, and CGS Special
Publication 117.
Subdivision Map Checking. Land surveying maps
and documents prepared for public agency review
have wide implications on both land ownership and
public safety. These documents create, describe,
modify, and encumber both public and private lands,
leaving a permanent impact on public resources and
private investment. The City’s oversight role is critical because these documents need to be prepared in
accordance with State laws and City ordinances
in addition to verifying their technical correctness.
Maps and documents are checked for compliance
with the State Subdivision Map Act, Land Surveyor’s
Act, applicable City codes and ordinances, approved
tentative map, and the conditions of approval.
Landscape and Irrigation Improvement Plan
Check. Our team will provide landscape and
irrigation review for parkways, medians, and all
areas within the right-of-way. There are standards
that must be followed whether the development is
employing potable or recycled water. Using reference
documents such as zoning maps, our team will
review submittals for completeness and compliance
with appropriate landscape and irrigation standards
including codes/requirements for water-efficient
landscaping. Understanding policies to promote
conservation and efficient use, while still providing
areas for recreation and environmental enhancement,
is a service the Harris team is capable of providing.
Traffic Signal Review. Our team will verify
conformance to all applicable standards and
requirements. Gaining a full understanding of the
City’s project goals and outlook will allow our team to see pertinent details and address any deviations. In
addition to review of signal interconnects, pull/junction boxes, signage, power, and detectors, our thorough
knowledge of current State standards (Caltrans),
Highway Design Manual, Highway Capacity Manual,
and the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (CA MUTCD) will allow Harris to advise the
City of any and all deviations from standards.
Signing and Striping Plan Check. Review of
final and interim placement of signs and striping
are conducted to verify conformance with the
California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (CAMUTCD), Caltrans Standard Plans,
City standards, Traffic and Transportation Design
Guidelines, and plan check checklists. Items revised
during plan check will be verified against applicable
traffic studies, standards and other active projects.
Street Light Plan Review. Our team will verify the
submitted plans are prepared in accordance with the
City’s traffic and transportation design guidelines,
City standards, and current Design Guide Checklists.
We will work to identify proper locations and types of
electrical service pedestals, particularly where street lights can be fed from traffic signal services.
Miscellaneous Reviews. Our team is capable
of reviewing potable water, recycled water,
sewer system, small cell tower, demolition,
telecommunication/dry utility facilities, CIP-related
improvements, and several other plan set designs on
behalf of the City upon request.
Schedule
We understand that timely comments are a critical
project success factor. Solutions are best found when
challenges are fresh in the designer and owners’
minds as well as the agency. We also understand that
the City’s position in conflict resolution can be highly compromised by delays.
Our flexible and responsive team of resources has
the capability to provide an expedited review in five
working days or less in response to the City’s needs
or increased demands. Harris demonstrates to
our clients our ability to meet their goals by
prioritizing competing deadlines for various City
projects, while completing thorough plan checks
in the required timeframe. The solution can be as
simple as adding resources at the City’s request,
which requires effective orchestration of Harris staff’s time, as well as communication with the City staff
to make sure the team thoroughly understands the
City’s expectations and any plans that might take
priority. This approach has been effective in meeting
our clients’ goals and deadlines providing similar
services.
Harris is committed to delivering timely services
within the set time lines of completing a first check
within 3-4 weeks and subsequent checks within 2
weeks.
Harris & Associates, Inc. Appendix i
APPENDIX
Team Resumes
Certifications:
• Attachment 3-1: Non-Collusion Affidavit
• Attachment 3-2: Non-Lobbying Certification
• Attachment 3-3: Non-Discrimination
Certification
• Attachment 3-4: Fleet Compliance
Certification
Harris & Associates, Inc. Appendix ii
EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering
REGISTRATION
Professional Civil
Engineer, CA
Craig Siefert, PE
PROJECT MANAGER/PRINCIPAL AGENT
Craig has 20 years of experience on a variety of public works projects including sewer, water, storm drain, grading, and roadway improvements. Craig has supported the cities of Ontario, Anaheim, Menifee, Tustin, Irvine, Victorville, and Huntington Beach (to name a few) with their development review programs.
Craig has prepared, analyzed, and updated City Standards, development review processes, and plan check lists for many of his clients in Southern California.
Craig has design experience with all aspects of roadway improvement and rehabilitation work, including pavement resurfacing, ADA compliance, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and driveways replacement. He is familiar with construction manuals and methodologies used in streets, storm drain pipes and structures, wastewater structures, and reinforced concrete structures, and CADD software.
His experience working in the capacity of agency staff provides him intimate familiarity with the inner works of city government, through which he developed excellent orientation towards providing his clients out- standing customer service in serving their development constituency.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• City of Anaheim, On-Call Plan Checking Staff Augmentation Services.
Project Manager. Harris has been providing plan check services for the City since 2016, which include plan review for entitlement purposes, design plan check, standards implementation, hydrology and hydraulics check, sewer capacity studies, street improvement plan check, dry utility (fiber and small cell installation) review, and grading plan check. Craig and the Harris team evaluate the feasibility of proposed site development in order to assist the City’s land acquisition evaluation and due-diligence review.
• City of Ontario, On-Call Plan Checking, Map Checking, and City Surveyor’s Services. Project Manager. Harris has been providing plan/ map check and surveyor’s services for the City since 2010 which includes review of improvement plans (street, traffic signals, and street striping/signing, water, recycled water, sewer, and storm drain), reports (hydrology and water quality management plans), subdivision maps, easement documents, corner records, tie monument sheets, and other land related legal instruments. Craig is directly involved with project organization, budget tracking, plan review, and management of sub-consultants related to map checking tasks. Working closely with City staff, he verifies turnaround timelines are met and meetings are scheduled with applicants when redline comments are left unaddressed or design coordination is necessary.
• City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Engineering, Landside Access Modernization Program. Project Manager. To relieve traffic and congestion at the world’s fifth busiest airport, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) (Applicant) is embarking on an extensive Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP) that will not only provide a more predictable and reliable commute to the airport, but also offer a world class traveler experience at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The major elements of LAMP include an elevated,
2.25-mile Automated People Mover (APM), two Intermodal Transportation Facilities (ITF), a Consolidated Rental Car facility (ConRAC), and a comprehensive series of roadway improvements to alleviate traffic congestion in and around airport facilities. This system will also connect LAX with Metro’s proposed Airport Metro Connector (AMC) 96th Street Transit Station.
Harris & Associates, Inc. Appendix iii
Craig Siefert, PE
Harris is working with LAWA to facilitate expedited
plan review within the context of design-build
project delivery method in accordance with the
City’s standards and permit requirements.
• Eastern Municipal Water District , On-Call Plan
Checking and Development Review Services.
Project Manager. Harris has been providing
development review services to the District since
2012. Craig and his team have completed more
than 100 projects for the District. Services include
review and critique of potable water, recycled
water, and sanitary sewer improvements plans for
conformance with the District’s design guidelines,
specifications, and administrative code. Craig and
the Harris revised the District’s as-built drawings
for added water services, per service orders. The
Harris team also met with District staff to discuss
new project submittals and plan of service and
coordinated with the developer’s engineer regarding
revisions and improvement issues to help facilitate
an efficient plan review.
• City of Menifee, Staff Augmentation & Land
Development Plan Checking. Project Manager.
Harris has been providing staff augmentation
and plan check services for land development
for the City since 2016. This includes the review
of permits and applications, small grading plan
checks, front counter duties, and dealing directly
with the public. Additional services provided include
review of residential and commercial grading plans,
street improvement plans, erosion and sediment
control plans, landscaping/ irrigation control plans,
hydrology and hydraulics calculations, water
quality management plan review, and cost estimate
verification. Craig oversees the Harris team placed
in the City’s offices to confirm proper staffing a
quality of work. In addition, Craig has provided
input and updates to the City’s staff structure, fee
collection, and plan tracking processes.
• Riverside County Flood Control and Water
Conservation District, On-Call Plan Review.
Project Manager. Since 2020, Harris has been
working with the District to review storm drain
improvement plans, hydrology, soil structures
and CEQA/NEPA requirements for development
projects throughout the County. Craig coordinates
all plan review projects with the District and
manages work quality for the Harris team and
subconsultants.
• City of Rancho Santa Margarita, On-Call Plan
Check Services. QA/QC Manager. Services
include review of grading plans, street improvement
plans, erosion and sediment control plans,
landscaping/irrigation control plans, hydrology and
hydraulics calculations, and cost estimates.
• City of Fullerton, Beckman Business Center
Entitlement Review. Project Manager. Craig
verified calculations for flows regarding the existing
drainage channel versus replacing the channel
with an underground storm drain line, coordinated
comments with the Orange County Flood Control
District regarding undersized facilities, reviewed
pre- and post-development hydrology reports and
maps for drainage related issues, and verified
adequacy of flood depth design for safety of an
historic building.
• City of Gonzales, Citywide Sewer Condition
Assessment. Project Manager. Harris provided
project management and professional engineering
services for a citywide sewer cleaning and CCTV
inspection/assessment which included condition
assessment of 270 gravity sewer manholes
and five sewer lift stations, and inspection of
approximately 10,000 LF of force main sewer pipes.
Craig and the Harris team coordinated with City
staff, reviewed subconsultant prepared condition
assessment reports, DVDs, and recommendations,
and prepared the engineer’s preliminary opinion
of probable construction costs for related repairs,
a prioritization list, and a color-coded Citywide
conditions exhibit illustrating the condition of the
City’s sewer system.
• City of Fullerton, West Coyote Hills
Infrastructure Cost Estimate Analysis. Project
Engineer. Craig confirmed the reasonableness
of the unit prices in the original estimate using
various recent bid prices, his experience, and input
from construction contractors/material suppliers
and supporting subconsultants as needed. A
reasonableness check/order of magnitude check
was performed on the quantities. Finally, a
review of the pertinent sections of the Conditions
of Improvements was performed for additional
background information, an understanding of the
improvements, and a general confirmation of the
proposed project requirements.
Harris & Associates, Inc. Appendix iv
EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering
REGISTRATION
Professional Civil
Engineer, CA
CERTIFICATION
Qualified SWPPP
Developer/Practitioner
Frank S. Lopez, PE, QSD
PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE
As Principal-in-Charge for this contract, Frank will provide executive-level support to the Harris team. Frank will make certain that tasks remain on- schedule and on-budget, and that the City’s experience with the Harris team exceeds expectations. He has a wide breadth of experience related to stormwater permitting and his participation in local and regional technical advisory groups has established valuable relationships with local and state government agencies. His experience in drainage analysis and design, and compliance with local regulations will benefit this contract. Frank has a deep and personal understanding associated with the complexity of delivering public projects, which has resulted in his sound understanding of collaborative approaches to deliver sustainable solutions.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• City of Seaside, On-Call Development Review. Project Director. Harris is currently under contract to provide development review services for various development projects. This has included tentative maps, improvement plans, stormwater control plans, environmental impact reports, and SWPPPs for large subdivisions, auto dealerships, and commercial developments. Frank oversees the current contract with the City and manages resources for Harris, as well as making certain the project stays within budget and on schedule. Frank has been responsible for managing development review tasks and providing specialty stormwater reviews. Currently, Frank is managing the review of the Seaside Campus Town Center Development that includes mixed residential and commercial development.
• City of Morgan Hill, On-Call Engineering Review & Technical Support Services and Plan Checking & NPDES Support. Project Manager. Harris is providing land development plan checking, review of subdivision improvement plans and NPDES stormwater development compliance on an as-needed basis. Frank oversees the current contract with the City and manages resources for Harris. He provides quality control review of all plan checks and provides guidance to the City regarding stormwater compliance. • City of Salinas, Plan Checking, Project Manager. For over 12 years, Harris has provided development review services, including dozens of tentative and final tract maps, site plans, grading and infrastructure improvement plans, stormwater quality/NPDES compliance, and assisting with writing COA. The services have been provided as staff augmentation at City offices and remotely at our local office, and includes serving as the city surveyor, signing final map mylars. As project manager, Frank make sure tasks remain on schedule and within budget.
• City of Soledad, On-Call Stormwater Program and Development Review Services. Project Manager/Lead Design Engineer. As a result of Frank’s involvement in the Central Coast Joint Effort Review Team and SLO County Technical Advisory Committee, he secured a two-year contract with the City of Soledad. He developed a Guidance Document and Boundary Map for submittal to the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board and assisted the City with developing their Stormwater Program in order to comply with the statewide Phase II Municipal Permit. Frank also provided development review to assist the City with implementing the newly adopted Central Coast Post Construction Requirements.
Harris & Associates, Inc. Appendix v
Michael Wu, PE, QSD
ASSOCIATE IN CHARGE/PROJECT MANAGER
Michael has nearly 20 years of experience in designing, managing, and delivering civil land development projects in both private and public sectors throughout Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, and Orange County.
Michael’s civil engineering expertise spans all aspects of improvement including rough and precise grading, drainage design, ADA path of travel, roadway design, utility design, low impact development, storm drain retrofit, storm water pollution prevention, and overall project QA/QC. Before joining Harris, Michael also provided client relationship management, departmental management, human resourcing, and business development services. Michael’s experience allows him to bridge the gap between the public and private sectors. With his design expertise, along with his familiarity with the inner works of city government, he has developed an emphasis toward providing exceptional experiences for his clients.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• City of Anaheim, On-Call Plan Checking Staff Augmentation Services.
Project Manager. Harris’ plan check services include plan review for entitlement purposes, design plan check, standards implementation, hydrology and hydraulics check, sewer capacity studies, street improvement plan check, dry utility (fiber and small cell installation) review, and grading plan check.
Beginning in 2022, Michael took over as project manager and has been leading the Harris team in evaluating the feasibility of proposed site developments in order to assist in the City’s land acquisition evaluation and due diligence review. Michael’s ability to nurture the team, guide execution of key tasks, and manage communication brings cohesiveness to the City’s projects. • City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Engineering, Landside Access Modernization Program. Project Manager/Plan Checker. To relieve traffic and congestion at the world’s fifth busiest airport, LAWA is embarking on an extensive LAMP that will not only provide a more predictable and reliable commute to the airport, but also offer a world class traveler experience at LAX. The major elements of LAMP include an elevated, 2.25-mile APM, two ITFs, a ConRAC, and a comprehensive series of roadway improvements to alleviate traffic congestion in and around airport facilities. Working closely with the Bureau of Engineering’s LAMP team, Michael and the Harris team have reviewed dozens of large roadway realignments, storm drain improvements, sewer rehabilitations, and other LAWA infrastructure for compliance with LA BOE standards, design guidelines, and manuals. Through direct coordination with the Applicant, Harris is able to gain design insight and provide valuable feedback on submittals early in the process. This is a time-saving measure that results in well thought-out plans, keeping schedules on pace with the stakeholder’s expectations.
• City of Ontario, On-Call Plan Checking, Map Checking, and City Surveyor’s Services. Plan Check Engineer/Project Manager. Michael took over as project manager in 2022 and is directly involved with project organization, budget tracking, plan review, and management of subconsultants related to map checking tasks. Working closely with City staff, he verifies turnaround timelines are met and meetings are scheduled with applicants when redline comments are left unaddressed or design coordination is necessary.
EDUCATION
BE, Civil Engineering
(Canada)
REGISTRATION
Professional Civil
Engineer, CA
CERTIFICATION
Qualified SWPPP
Developer/Practitioner
Harris & Associates, Inc. Appendix vi
EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering
REGISTRATION
Professional Civil
Engineer, CA
Phong Nguyen, PE
SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER, PLAN CHECK
Phong brings nearly 40 years of invaluable experience in engineering plan review within Southern California. Throughout his extensive career, he has honed his expertise in examining plans encompassing a wide array of projects, including streetscape, storm drain, sewer, water, grading, and erosion control designs.
His profound understanding of the intricacies of the typical City infrastructure and his familiarity with the processes of the clients such as City of Los Angeles and Ontario make him an invaluable asset to the project team. Phong’s wealth of knowledge and adeptness at navigating the complexities of municipal engineering will undoubtedly contribute significantly to the success and efficiency of the project.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Engineering, Landside Access Modernization Program. Project Engineer/Plan Checker. Phong has been working on various B-permit plan check projects for over 35 years, including Harris’ recent contract to provide the plan check support for the City’s Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) LAMP project to provide a reliable commute to the airport and a world-class traveler experience. Major elements of this project include an elevated 2.25-mile Automated People Mover, two Intermodal Transportation Facilities, a Consolidated Rent-a-Car facility, and a comprehensive series of roadway improvements to alleviate traffic congestion in and around airport facilities. Working closely with the Bureau of Engineering’s LAMP team, Phong and the Harris has reviewed dozens of large roadway realignments, storm drain improvements, sewer rehabilitations, and other LAWA infrastructure for compliance with LA BOE standards, design guidelines, and manuals.
• City of Ontario, On-Call Plan Checking, Map Checking, and City Surveyor’s Services. Plan Check Engineer. Phong works collaboratively with City staff to provide comments in-line with project conditions of approval, Specific Plan, and Master plan as adopted by the City. His extensive development background gives him excellent insight into City standards, design constructability, and clear conveyance of his comments. Services include coordination with Applicants, review of improvement plans (street, traffic signals, and street striping/signing, water, recycled water, sewer, and storm drain); reports (WQMP & hydrology); and cost estimates. • City of Clayton, City Engineer Services. Plan Check Engineer. Harris is providing Contract City Engineer services for the City and is responsible for development review and conditioning of all development work that is proposed within the City. Phong coordination with Applicants, review of improvement plans (street, traffic signals, and street striping/signing, water, recycled water, sewer, and storm drain), reports (WQMP & hydrology), and cost estimates.
Harris & Associates, Inc. Appendix vii
EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering
REGISTRATION
Professional Civil
Engineer, CA
CERTIFICATIONS
LEED Accredited
Professional
Teck Loh, PE, LEED AP
SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER, PLAN CHECK
With nearly 30 years of experience, Teck has an extensive design and project management background in horizontal and vertical construction of residential, commercial/industrial, public works and transportation projects. Since 2017, Teck has worked on a variety of on-call plan check task orders for the City of Ontario, including projects driven by developers like REDA, Brookfield, and Prologis. Teck’s specific experience includes site development, demolition, large earthworks projects, water and sewer systems, water quality, public works infrastructures such as highway design, road work, storm and erosion protection systems, flood control channels, bridges, embankment and levees, and detention basin projects. While working on these projects, Teck has made the City’s needs a priority by acting as an extension of City staff—he makes project delays a non-issue, maintains an efficient and consistent plan checking process, and facilitates communication between City staff and project engineers.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• City of Anaheim, On-Call Plan Checking Staff Augmentation Services.
Plan Check Engineer. Harris has been providing plan check services for the City since 2016, which include plan review for entitlement purposes, design plan check, standards implementation, hydrology and hydraulics check, sewer capacity studies, street improvement plan check, dry utility (fiber and small cell installation) review, and grading plan check. With Craig Siefert and the Harris team, Teck evaluates the feasibility of proposed site development in order to assist the City’s land acquisition evaluation and due-diligence review. • City of Ontario, On-Call Plan Checking, Map Checking, and City Surveyor’s Services. Plan Check Engineer. Harris has been providing plan/ map check and surveyor’s services for the City since 2010 which includes review of improvement plans (street, traffic signals, and street striping/signing, water, recycled water, sewer, and storm drain), reports (hydrology and water quality management plans), subdivision maps, easement documents, corner records, tie monument sheets, and other land related legal instruments.
Working closely with City staff, Teck supports Craig Siefert in verifying turnaround timelines are met and meetings are scheduled with applicants when redline comments are left unaddressed or design coordination is necessary. • City of Menifee, Land Development Plan Checking. Plan Check Engineer.
Teck conducts project entitlement reviews, reviews conditions of approval preparation, and provides comments within the turnaround timetable. He verifies each project addresses “big picture” General plan, zoning, land use, drainage, traffic, and public awareness concerns which are key to Development Department approval. Teck also provides plan review services for residential and commercial grading plans, street improvement plans, erosion and sediment control plans, hydrology and hydraulics calculations, WQMP reports, and cost estimates.
• California American Water, On-Call Plan Check Services . Plan Check Engineer. Services for this on-call contract included plan checks for water pipelines, hydro-boosters, and pump stations at Brookwood Estates and Hurley-Greer Elementary.
Harris & Associates, Inc. Appendix viii
EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering
REGISTRATION
Professional Civil
Engineer, CA
Cindy Hackett, PE
PLAN CHECK ENGINEER
Cindy has nearly 40 years of municipal engineering experience, including capital improvements, land development, budgeting, street maintenance, storm drain systems, water lines, sewer lines, and contract administration.
She has experience in project management starting with project planning, budgeting, design with development of plans and specifications and construction administration. Cindy works effectively with public agencies, utilities, consulting engineers, developers, contractors, inspectors, railroads, and the general public.
Cindy has worked directly for municipalities for most of her career, and her experience directly aligns with the needs of public agency staff. She has successfully managed CIP projects from planning through engineering and construction.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• City of Dixon, Staff Augmentation Services. Project Manager. Cindy is managing the land development projects from design through construction.
She acts as the Engineering Department liaison for development projects providing plan check, submittal review, permit coordination, and overseeing construction inspection services. Cindy is also currently updating the City’s standard drawings and specifications.
• City of Palm Springs, Project Management Staff Augmentation Services.
Contract Project Manager. Cindy assisted in delivering capital improvement projects and provided assistance to engineering staff on an as-needed basis.
She finished the bidding phase for various CIP projects that had been started, but were never completed. She checked plans, wrote specifications, met with design engineers, coordinated with different City departments, compiled bid packages, and provided staff reports for the various CIP projects. • City of Clayton, City Engineering Services (Permitting and Development).
Plan Check Engineer. Cindy is providing as-needed plan check services to assist the Engineering Department with current land development projects. • City of Ontario, Capital Improvement Section. Principal Engineer. Cindy was responsible for the day-to-day activities of the City’s Capital Improvement Section. She planned, coordinated, and oversaw the work of staff and consultants for the development, design, and construction of public works projects including grade separations, sewer, waterline, storm drain, and street improvement projects. Cindy supervised, trained, and evaluated the work of professional, sub-professional, and technical staff. In this role, she was directly responsible for budgeting and scheduling of improvement projects.
She coordinated with state, county, utilities, other agencies, and other city departments for project approval and construction, including coordination with the City’s Water Department to relocate water and sewer lines and to bundle utility and roadway improvements into the same bid packages. • California High-Speed Rail Authority, High-Speed Rail Construction Package 1 (CP-1). Design Estimator. Cindy prepared independent design and construction estimates for this $2 billion design-build project. The work was very technical and Cindy independently verified whether the contractor’s re- design claims are reasonable. She was charged to confirm the level of effort and hours claimed made sense given the complexity of the design plans.
Harris & Associates, Inc. Appendix ix
EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering
REGISTRATION
Professional Civil
Engineer, CA
CERTIFICATION
Qualified SWPPP
Developer/Practitioner
LEED Accredited
Professional
Brent Chamberlain, PE, QSD, LEED AP
PLAN CHECK ENGINEER
Brent has nearly 40 years of experience providing civil engineering services to municipalities throughout California. He has been responsible for the preparation of engineering’s project conditions of approval, grading/improvement plan checks, final/parcel map checking, review/process/approval of lot line adjustments, property mergers and certificates of compliance, preparation and/ or reviews of easement documents and property acquisitions, vacation of private service easements, and public street rights-of-way, preparation of city resolutions and ordinances as needed, project management, and other development related tasks. Brent’s wide range of experience, which includes working for large and small companies performing design, design review, design management, project management, and plan checking allows him to perform a complete and thorough effort on all types of projects. These assets result in faster plan check reviews—saving his clients time and money.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• City of Ontario, On-Call Plan Checking, Map Checking, and City Surveyor’s Services. Plan Check Engineer. Services for this on-call contract include review of Public Works improvement plans (street, fiber optic, potable water, recycled water, sewer, storm drain, landscape and associated cost estimates), and review of private development on-site grading plans (rough grading, precise grading, manure removal, WQMP, hydrology and hydraulic reports). Brent’s reviews include redlining plans and reports to verify the applicants are following City standards and accepted general engineering standards. Designs are analyzed to confirm the best approach has been utilized and to make recommendations if better options are feasible. This allows the projects to be constructed with a minimal number of revisions to the plans once construction gets underway.
• Eastern Municipal Water District , On-Call Development Review Services.
Plan Check Engineer. Services for this project included review and critique of potable water, recycled water, and sanitary sewer improvement plans for conformance with the District’s design guidelines, specifications, and administrative code. Our team revised the District’s as-built drawings for added water services, per service orders. The Harris team also met with District staff to discuss new project submittals and plan of service and coordinated with the developer’s engineer regarding revisions and improvement issues to help facilitate an efficient plan review.
• City of Menifee, Plan Checking Land Development Services. Project Manager. The scope of work included the review of grading plans, street improvement plans, landscaping/irrigation control plans, erosion and sediment control plans, coordination with City staff and subconsultants, in-house plan review services, hydrology and hydraulics calculations, and cost estimates.
Brent provided general plan check services for land development and capital improvement projects to ensure their adherence to the Departments of Public Works/Engineering standards and design policies, conditions of approval for all development projects.
• California American Water, On-Call Plan Check Services . Plan Check Engineer. Services for this on-call contract included plan checks for water pipelines, hydro-boosters, and pump stations at Brookwood Estates and Hurley-Greer Elementary.
Harris & Associates, Inc. Appendix x
EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering
REGISTRATION
Professional Civil
Engineer, CA
Fong Tse, PE
PLAN CHECK ENGINEER
Fong has nearly 40 years of experience providing engineering services to multiple local agencies with development plan checks, roadway designs, PS&Es, and field reviews. Some of his responsibilities have included reviewing RFIs, processing change orders, resolving redline comments, and coordination with key project stakeholders. In addition, he has overseen a $20 million annual facilities CIP budget and been directly involved with the quality control/ assurance of city staff and consultant deliverables.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• City of Anaheim, On-Call Plan Checking Staff Augmentation Services.
Plan Check Engineer. Harris has been providing plan check services for the City since 2016, which include plan review for entitlement purposes, design plan check, standards implementation, hydrology and hydraulics check, sewer capacity studies, street improvement plan check, dry utility (fiber and small cell installation) review, and grading plan check. With Craig Siefert and the Harris team, Fong evaluates the feasibility of proposed site development in order to assist the City’s land acquisition evaluation and due-diligence review. • City of Ontario, On-Call Plan Checking, Map Checking, and City Surveyor’s Services. Plan Check Engineer. Harris has been providing plan/ map check and surveyor’s services for the City since 2010 which includes review of improvement plans (street, traffic signals, and street striping/signing, water, recycled water, sewer, and storm drain), reports (hydrology and water quality management plans), subdivision maps, easement documents, corner records, tie monument sheets, and other land related legal instruments.
Working closely with City staff, Fong supports Craig Siefert in verifying turnaround timelines are met and meetings are scheduled with applicants when redline comments are left unaddressed or design coordination is necessary • City of Newport Beach, Various Development and Plan Check Projects. Senior Civil Engineer. Fong’s role encompassed a wide range of responsibilities, including plan checking private developments, coordinating project conditions, resolving corrections, conducting field compliance verifications, and reviewing all staff work. Additionally, he oversaw employee evaluations and participated in meetings with the City Building Department to verify checklist items aligned with field conditions. Fong handled approximately 1,600 residential and commercial construction projects annually, reviewing various aspects of development including grading, landscaping, utilities, permits, and environmental reports. His meticulous reviews confirmed compliance with city codes, master plans, and industry standards. • City of Newport Beach, CIP Construction Plans. Public Works Specialist (Senior Technician/Lead). Fong’s responsibilities included preparing roadway, water, storm drain, sewer, and other CIP construction plans for in-house- designed projects. He reviewed the work performed by other drafting technicians. He also responded to public requests at the public counter and over the phone, as well as trained all engineering technicians on the use of MountainTop CAD software.
Harris & Associates, Inc. Appendix xi
EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering
REGISTRATION
Professional Civil
Engineer, CA
CERTIFICATIONS
Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
Alyssa Kumnoonsate, PE
ASSISTANT ENGINEER II
Alyssa brings eight years of civil engineering expertise, with a strong focus on plan checking. Her experience includes contributing to PS&E preparation for public works projects such as roadway, storm drain, and sewer improvements.
Additionally, she has proficiency in creating temporary traffic control plans and conducting hydrologic modeling. Alyssa is well-versed in local city and county design standards and proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Rational Method Hydrology.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• City of Anaheim, On-Call Plan Checking Services. Plan Check Engineer.
Services under this contract include plan review for entitlement purposes, design plan check, standards implementation, hydrology and hydraulics check, sewer capacity studies, street improvement plan check, dry utility (fiber and small cell installation) review, and grading plan check. The Harris team evaluates the feasibility of proposed site development in order to assist the City’s land acquisition evaluation and due-diligence review. Alyssa’s responsibilities include serving as the case engineer for utility and development plans, performing reviews, and preparing plan check comments. In the last five years, the City has continued to rely on Harris’ consulting services in-house and to help develop processes for dry utility and development reviews. • City of Anaheim, West Street and Broadway Alley Sanitary Sewer Improvements. Project Engineer. Alyssa prepared the Preliminary Design Report (PDR) for the project. When it was determined that a simple upsizing of the sewers in West Street and Broadway Alley would not result in self-cleaning velocities, Harris pivoted to new alternatives to maximize outcomes and deliver high-quality results for the City.
• City of West Hollywood, Beverly Boulevard and Robertson Boulevard Complete Street Project. Project Engineer. The project includes construction of widened sidewalks, sidewalk bulb-out curb extensions with directional access ramps at crosswalks, bike lanes, roadway paving, median islands, intersection improvements, street tree planting, parkway planting using drought tolerant groundcover, street lighting, and pedestrian level street lighting. The project also includes reconfiguring the curb face to accommodate a new development project and a gathering space. Street furniture and wayfinding signage will be installed with this project. Alyssa supported the design team on the design of curb ramps, storm drain relocations, utility disposition plans, and street rehabilitation plans.
• City of Torrance, Pacific Coast Highway at Hawthorne Boulevard Intersection Improvements. Project Engineer. The purpose of this project was to enhance the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Hawthorne Boulevard. The project widened and upgraded the intersection through acquisition of right-of way, construction of dedicated right- and left-hand turn pockets, re-striping, traffic signal modifications, and utility relocation, roadway, drainage, traffic, and utility design. The scope also included obtaining a Caltrans encroachment permit, coordinating right-of-way acquisitions (full and partial takes), completing landscape irrigation improvements, and installing retaining walls. Alyssa supported the design team on the design of curb ramps, storm drain relocations, street reconstruction plans, and Caltrans PEER encroachment permit.
Harris & Associates, Inc. Appendix xii
EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering
REGISTRATION
Engineer-in-Training
Kayla Luong, EIT
ASSISTANT ENGINEER I
Kayla graduated from the University of California, Irvine with her BS in Civil Engineering in June 2022. In her studies she specialized in traffic and transportation where she worked on roadway and land development projects.
She interned with the City of Anaheim for one year before transitioning to consulting and is experienced with plan checking for public and private land development projects, ensuring that plans are in compliance with City standards.
Projects she has worked on include grading, street improvements, buildings, and utility plans. She currently supports the City of Anaheim on Dry Utility Plan Check and Development Plan Check tasks.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• City of Anaheim, Dry Utility Plan Checking Services. Technical Support.
Services under this contract include plan review for street improvement plans and dry utility (fiber and small cell installation) review. The Harris team evaluates the feasibility of proposed site development in order to assist the City’s land acquisition evaluation and due-diligence review. Kayla is responsible for reviewing dry utility plan checklist items and site conditions for compliance with City safety and engineering standards. She also assists with coordinating with clients to complete each assignment in a timely matter. • City of Anaheim, Development Plan Check. Technical Support. Services under this contract include plan review for entitlement purposes, design plan check, standards implementation, hydrology and hydraulics check, sewer capacity studies, street improvement plan check, and grading plan check. The Harris team evaluates the feasibility of proposed site development in order to assist the City’s land acquisition evaluation and due-diligence review. Kayla is responsible for assisting with the review of land development plans and site conditions for compliance with City safety and engineering standards. The projects vary from a $10,000 accessory dwelling unit to a $3 billion mixed-use community, all of which provide cost-effective living and entertainment to the residents of Anaheim.
Harris & Associates, Inc. Appendix xiii
EDUCATION
BS, City & Regional
Planning
Yliana Ortega
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWER
Yliana works to assist cities and counties with planning for their future through preparation of technically sound and legally defensible analyses and environmental impact assessment documentation, including technical writing, analysis, review, and quality control in compliance with both CEQA and NEPA, including the latest changes to CEQA Guidelines and legislation. She been growing her career in environmental document preparation for the last four years, with her project work focusing on Southern California agencies.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• City of Gardena, Gardena Industrial Center Project. Assistant Project Manager. As part of this project, Yliana prepared environmental documentation in the form of an Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the project which consists of the demolition of all existing on-site buildings, totaling 296,630 square feet of building space, parking lots, and associated improvements and the construction of a 190,860 square foot tilt-up concrete industrial building. Yliana attended the City Council meeting for the project, as the project was approved.
• San Diego County Department of Parks & Recreation , Calavo Park.
Environmental Analyst. Harris assisted with the completion of the topical sections for the project. The project involved the development of a community park on an 8.8-acre, County-owned property in the unincorporated community of Spring Valley in the County. Harris was tasked with preparing the CEQA documentation in the form of an IS/MND for the proposed project. Yliana coordinated with the team to assist in the completion of topical sections for the EIR.
• Orangethorpe Investment Partners, LLC, Placentia Mixed-Use Project CEQA Documentation Addendum. Assistant Project Manager. Harris is completing the CEQA documentation for the Placentia Mixed-Use Project in the City of Placentia. The proposed project occurs at the corner of Placentia Avenue and Orangethorpe Avenue. The project applicant proposes to develop and operate up to 260 multi-family residential dwelling units and up to 3,000 square feet of commercial retail use. This project would include a parking structure at the northeast corner of the project site, a five-story residential building with amenities including a mail and parcel room, leasing office, fitness area, club room, co-working space, and a central pool courtyard. Yliana worked with the City, the applicant, and legal team to determine the appropriate CEQA documentation for the project.
• Urban Pacific Development Group, LLC, 12300 Tilbury Townhomes Project. Assistant Project Manager. This project proposed to redevelop the .57-acre site with 13 multifamily housing (mid-rise) dwelling units within two buildings. The maximum lot coverage would be 10,605 square feet (42%) of the 25,182 square foot lot area that makes up the project site. The buildings would be three stories at a height of 33 feet and 8 inches. Yliana prepared an MND for processing through the City of Hawaiian Gardens.
Harris & Associates, Inc. Appendix xiv
EDUCATION
BS, Landscape
Architecture
REGISTRATION
Registered Landscape
Architect, CA
Registered Landscape
Architect, NV
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Landscape
Irrigation Auditor
AFFILIATIONS
American Society of
Landscape Architects,
Member
Irrigation Association,
Member
Arthur Guy, ASLA, CLIA | BGB Group, Inc.
LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION REVIEWER
Arthur has over 40 years of landscape architecture and irrigation design experience, with 25 years as Principal with BGB. Among multiple duties, Arthur directs a comprehensive approach to irrigation design for the firm and serves as the technical liaison pertaining to water management issues which arise during the planning, design, and implementation phases of projects. Arthur’s knowledge of horticulture extends from high desert to tropical bioregions, enabling him to effectively design planting and irrigation systems appropriate to individual environmental requirements. Additionally, Arthur provides landscape and irrigation plan check services relating to the City of Rancho Santa Margarita’s Water Conservation Landscape Ordinance.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• City of San Clemente, Railroad Corridor Pedestrian Beach Trail. Principal.
BGB was the prime consultant for this $15 million multi-phase oceanfront project. The 2.5-mile trail is located at the base of the oceanfront bluffs that run the entire length of the city. Features included bridges, handicap accessible ramps, beach access facilities, native landscaping, signage, public art and pedestrian accent areas.
• City of Irvine, University Drive. Principal. As a subconsultant to Harris & Associates, BGB provided preliminary design and construction documents for the one mile reach adjacent to UCI Campus. Landscape and irrigation scope included conversion to reclaimed water. Additionally, photo-simulations were provided to convey interface between the landscape/bike trail and vehicular travel lane. The $1 million (landscape scope) Project was completed in 2020. • City of Redondo Beach, Esplanade Streetscape. Project Landscape Architect. BGB provided landscape and hardscape design for the bluff top renovation project, focusing on view preservation, increasing pedestrian and bicycle safety while providing timeless design continuity of design elements.
The project completed in Spring 2011 and received an APWA award in 2012. • City of Newport Beach, West Pacific Coast Highway Streetscape. Project Landscape and Irrigation Architect. As an on-call consultant for the city, provided landscape and Irrigation design for a one-mile reach of median/ parkway renovation. The project was completed in 2020.
• City of Rancho Santa Margarita, Plano Trabuco Medians. Project Landscape Architect. BGB implemented irrigation and landscape design for a one-mile reach, retrofitting irrigation to meet current standards and renovating landscape with updated drought tolerant landscape palette. The project completed in 2022.
• City of San Clemente, N. El Camino Real Streetscape. Project Landscape Architect. BGB provided landscape and irrigation median design as a buffer for a Class I Bike Trail at the northerly gateway entry of the city from Dana Point.
This project, completed in 2015, was the last link to a contiguous bike trail through the entire city connecting with the Railroad Corridor Pedestrian Beach Trail project designed by BGB.
Harris & Associates, Inc. Appendix xv
EDUCATION
MS, Civil Engineering
BS, Civil Engineering
REGISTRATION
Professional Civil
Engineer, CA
CERTIFICATIONS
Qualified SWPPP
Developer/Practitioner
Coastal Engineering
Certificate
Susan Williams, PE, QSD | Fuscoe Engineering
WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN
Susan has more than 25 years of experience in the civil engineering field of water resources for land development and public works. Susan is highly proficient in all aspects of drainage design including stormwater management/ water quality as well as the preparation of hydrology/ hydraulics and WQMP reports and construction plans. Her background includes expertise in sewer and water design and report preparation. She has provided municipal stormwater and WQMP plan checking for the Cities of Anaheim, Brea, and Tustin. Her background and expertise include a wide range of private sector projects such as mixed-use developments, affordable housing, retail/commercial, master planned communities and various parks. Her notable clients include Irvine Company, Brookfield Residential, Sares-Regis Group, Alliance Residential, Lyon Living, and Costco Wholesale, as well as the Cities of Irvine, Anaheim, Brea and Newport Beach, among others. Susan is a conscientious and responsible leader who confirms design quality through key communication, teamwork, and supervision.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• City of Anaheim, WQMP Plan Check Services. Supervisor Reviewer. Susan provides supervisory reviews of WQMPs. She makes sure that reviews are completed in a timely manner with a volume of approximately 10+ reviews a month. She confirms that LID and Hydromodification BMPs are reviewed for constructability, are optimally designed, and are consistent with grading plans. • City of Brea, WQMP Plan Check Services. Supervisor Reviewer. Susan serves as the primary plan check reviewer for WQMPs with challenging hydrology, hydromodification and LID BMP design. She serves as a technical resource to a team of eight WQMP plan checkers. Susan provides BMP design guidance on CIP projects to meet WQMP requirements.
• City of Tustin, WQMP Plan Check Services. Supervisor Reviewer. Susan serves as the primary plan check reviewer for WQMPs with challenging hydrology, hydromodification and LID BMP design. She serves as a technical resource to a team of eight WQMP plan checkers.
Harris & Associates, Inc. Appendix xvi
EDUCATION
MS, Civil Engineering
BS, Civil Engineering
REGISTRATION
Professional Civil
Engineer, CA
Professional
Geotechnical Engineer,
CA
Djan Chandra, PE, GE | Leighton Group
GEOTECHNICAL REVIEWER
Djan brings over 30 years of experience in geotechnical engineering services from early planning, site investigation, laboratory testing, data analysis, and report preparation through grading and construction of various types of civil facilities, including water infrastructure, transportation, and residential/ commercial development projects. He has performed plan check review of various types of projects for many agencies to verify conformance with applicable municipal and state code requirements, including the California Building Code, Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (the Greenbook), and Caltrans standard specifications. For over 20 years, he has been a Subject Matter Expert for the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists in developing the State’s Geotechnical Engineer (GE) licensing examination.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• City of Anaheim, On-Call Contract. Geotechnical Reviewer. Djan served as Geotechnical Reviewer for private developments throughout the city, including affordable housing projects, accessory dwelling units, office buildings, RV storage facility, warehouses, infiltration system design, and parking lot expansions.
• City of Diamond Bar, On-Call Contract. Geotechnical Reviewer. Djan served as Geotechnical Reviewer for various projects as part of an ongoing annual contract with the City.
• City of Long Beach, On-Call Contract. Geotechnical Reviewer. Djan led a team of three geotechnical firms to perform technical review of the Ocean Boulevard Erosion and Enhancement Project. He presented comments and conclusions at City Council and public meetings.
• Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, On- Call Contract. Geotechnical Reviewer. Djan served as Geotechnical Reviewer for the proposed storm drains for new residential tracts in four master-planned developments in Lake Elsinore, Jurupa Valley, Menifee, and Wildomar. • Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority, On-Call Contract. Geotechnical Reviewer. Djan served as Geotechnical Reviewer for the design-build of the 11.5-mile extension of the Gold Line light rail transit from Pasadena to Azusa and the ongoing 12.3-mile extension from Azusa to Montclair. He reviewed foundation reports prepared by the contractor for new bridges and widening of existing bridges along the alignment; geotechnical design reports for retaining walls, soundwalls, and stations; geotechnical investigation reports for parking structures (under a separate design-build contract); MSE wall design and plans; and specifications for earthwork, ground anchor installation, cast-in-drilled-hole (CIDH) pile installation, and mechanically-stabilized earth (MSE) wall construction. Djan coordinated with the Authority and contractors on resolution of review comments.
Harris & Associates, Inc. Appendix xvii
EDUCATION
BS, Mechanical
Engineering
REGISTRATION
Professional Land
Surveyor, CA
CPR/AED Certified
Patrick D. Earl, PLS | KDM Meridian
MAP CHECKER
Patrick is a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) registered in the state of California since 2010. He began his field and office surveying career in 2001. With 23 years of experience under his belt, he now fulfills the role of Survey Manager and is responsible for the daily supervision of the office staff’s data reduction and mapping processes. He also oversees topographic mapping, boundary analysis, map checking, and survey calculations for the survey department.
To complement his extensive field experience in topographic, boundary, and construction surveying, he has exceptional office surveying skills including the mapping and the production of legal descriptions and exhibits for the wide variety of documents associated with real property. Patrick’s two decades of experience and comprehensive understanding of the land survey discipline will help to make sure that the District’s relevant projects have a solid foundation of reliable and accurate data on which to develop.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• City of Fullerton, On-Call Map Checking Services. Survey Manager. KDM provides regular document checking services as well as field surveys for the City. KDM began their long-term relationship with the City of Fullerton more than 15 years ago. They continue today to check and sign all subdivision maps in Fullerton as the City Surveyor. In addition, both Ms. Yelena Voronel and Ms. Linda Mansfield of the City’s Engineering Department and Real Estate Division frequently called upon our expertise to assist them when faced with SMA questions, difficult subdivision mapping procedures and boundary issues.
Patrick, in his role as head of the Survey Department, oversees the map and document checking activities at KDM, supervising project managers, providing final reviews, and confirming that appropriate assets and resources are allocated to requests.
• Harris & Associates (for City of Ontario), On-Call Map Checking Services.
Survey Manager. Since our map checking contract began in 2016, KDM has performed map checking for over 80 subdivision maps in the City of Ontario ranging from single lot Parcel Maps to 400 lot Tract Maps. Each map has its own unique challenges demanding thorough communication between KDM, City staff, submitting surveyor, owner, and title company, in order to get the map to a state that is satisfactory for all involved. KDM has been a key partner in updating the City’s subdivision map processes, standard certificates, and monument standards. Patrick, in his role as head of the Survey Department, oversees the map and document checking activities at KDM, supervising project managers, providing final reviews, and confirming that appropriate assets and resources are allocated to requests.
• City of Oceanside, On-Call Map Checking Services. Survey Manager.
Having been an on-call land surveyor to the City of Oceanside for some years, in 2023, KDM took over Map Checking Services for the City of Oceanside as well. Via a detailed onboarding process, which consisted of meetings with City personnel, routine consultation, and process fine-tuning, KDM has successfully taken over document and map checking services for the City. Prior to this time, the City had been doing map and document checking “in-house”; KDM is now the sole provider of map checking services for the City. Patrick, in his role as head of the Survey Department, oversees the map and document checking activities at KDM, supervising project managers, providing final reviews, and confirming that appropriate assets and resources are allocated to requests.
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EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering
REGISTRATION
Professional Civil
Engineer, CA
CERTIFICATIONS
Doppler Radar Speed
Survey Certified
AFFILIATIONS
Member, Institute
of Transportation
Engineers
Former President,
Institute of
Transportation
Engineers - San Diego
Section
Former Chair,
SANDAG’s SANTEC
Ali Shahzad, PE | KOA Corporation
TRAFFIC PLAN CHECKER
Ali Shahzad brings 27 years of experience with a strong working knowledge of traffic and civil engineering. His experience consists of project management and oversight from the concept to the design stage and through construction.
His experience specifically includes engineering and traffic signal plan design, engineering and traffic surveys, traffic signal warrants, roadway striping and signage, safety studies, traffic control investigations, traffic calming, signal timing and coordination, signal interconnect, traffic control plan design, and traffic impact studies. Ali is dedicated to utilizing his experience to find creative solutions while completing projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• City of Vista, Townsite Complete Street Improvements. Senior Engineer.
KOA is providing Complete Street Improvements for the City of Vista. Project locations are: 1) North Drive between Swallow Drive and W. Los Angeles Drive; 2) W. Los Angeles Drive between North Drive and N. Santa Fe Avenue; 3) Townsite Drive between N. Santa Fe Avenue and E. Vista Way; and 4) N.
Santa Fe Avenue between Bobier Drive and California Avenue. The design includes sidewalks, ADA ramps, traffic circles (roundabouts), curb extensions, on-street parking spaces, bus stops, intersection lightings, stormwater facilities, bike lanes, green bike lane extensions through intersections, sharrow and high visibility crosswalks, transit shelters, intersection lightings, traffic signal modifications, and mid-block pedestrian traffic signals. This project has been funded with State and Federal funds from a Caltrans Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant, as well as local match funding. The environmental and design phases of the project are using State funds. However, the construction phase will be using Federal funds, and the project is required to follow the Caltrans Local Assistance Program requirements for federally funded projects.
Ali oversees QA/QC design plans and coordinates with city staff. • City of Big Bear Lake, Moonridge Road Corridor Improvements Project.
Senior Engineer. The Moonridge Corridor Improvement is the largest public works project and stands as the most ambitious infrastructure venture in the City of Big Bear Lake’s history. It revolutionized the Moonridge Road corridor as a complete street, serving motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians, featuring a dog bone-shaped roundabout at one end and an oval one at the other. The dog bone roundabout is California’s first of its kind. The project received the ACEC California Merit Engineering Excellence Award & the APWA B.E.S.T Award in 2024.
• Town of Apple Valley, 2022 & 2023 Engineering and Traffic Surveys.
Project Manager. KOA provided the Town with two Engineering and Traffic Speed Surveys (E&TS). The 2022 report presented the results and recommendations of an engineering and traffic survey for 16 roadway segments in the Town. A second report for 2023 provided an E&TS for an additional 48 segments. Both surveys were conducted in accordance with the California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 627 and the CA MUTCD. The surveys were completed to be the basis for the establishment, revision, and enforcement of speed limits for several roadways. The services were requested so that posted speed limits could be updated or established to enable the Police Department and/or other law enforcement to use radar for speed enforcement. Ali oversaw the completion of two ETS reports totaling 70 segments. He coordinated data collection and speed recommendations.
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Attachment 3-1: Non-Collusion Affidavit
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Attachment 3-2: Non-Lobbying Certification
Harris & Associates, Inc.
Frank S. Lopez, PE, QSD
Principal-in-Charge
March 26, 2024
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Attachment 3-3: Non-Discrimination Certification
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Harris & Associates, Inc.
Frank S. Lopez, PE, QSD, Principal-in-Charge
March 26, 2024
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Attachment 3-4: Fleet Compliance Certification
Harris & Associates, Inc.
Frank S. Lopez, PE, QSD
Principal-in-Charge
March 26, 2024
X
Attachment 3-4 applies to
the Regulation for In-Use
Off-Road Diesel-Fueled
Fleets. Harris does not have
any vehicles that fall under
the defined vehicles in the
regulation.
CITY OF SANTA ANA
April 9, 2024
FEE PROPOSAL: ON-
CALL ENGINEERING PLAN
CHECK SERVICES
RFP NO.: 24-035
EXHIBIT C - FEE PROPOSAL
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Title Billing Rate
Street Improvement Plan $195
Grading Plan $195
Water Quality Management Plan $229
Geotechnical Report $310
Land Surveying Documents $180
Legal Description of Dedication $180
Landscape Irrigation Plans $180
Environmental Documents $175
Transportation/Traffic Studies $300
Signing and Striping Plans $300
Traffic Signal Plans $300
Street Lighting Plans $300
Miscellaneous Plan Check $215
Note:
1. Rates are subject to a 4% escalation each year of Contract on January 1st
2. Sub-Consultant fees are subject to a 10% mark-up by Prime Consultant (Harris & Associates) April 9, 2024
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Title 2024 Hourly Rate
Principal–in-Charge/Vice President $315
Principal-in-Charge/Senior Director $300
Project Manager $235
Senior Civil Engineer $215
Plan Check Engineer $195
Assistant Engineer II $175
Assistant Engineer I $150
Environmental Reviewer $175
Technical Support $125
Administrative $110
Billing Rates Breakdown
Notes: Rates are subject to adjustment due to promotions during the effective period of this schedule and will be escalated 5% on January 1st each year. Unless otherwise indicated in the cost proposal, hourly rates include most direct costs such as travel, equipment, computers, communications and reproduction (except large plan sets).
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CITY OF SANTA ANA RFP 24-035 HOURLY SERVICES SCHEDULE
Principal: $180.00/hr.
Sr. Project Manager: $140.00/hr.
Landscape Architect: $140.00/hr.
Senior Landscape Designer: $120.00/hr.
Associate Landscape Designer: $100.00/hr.
Office Staff $ 75.00/hr.
• The City would normally not be billed overtime rates for BGB staff time during normal business hours.
• Weekend / Emergency rates outside of normal business hours would be billed at 1.5 times the standard billing rate.
• Reproduction and other approved reimbursable expenses will be billed at cost plus 10% overhead.
• No mileage reimbursement is requested as a part of this proposal. • The current rates will be valid until January 24, 2027.
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2023-2024 RATE SCHEDULE
CCLLAASSSSIIFFIICCAATTIIOONN HHOOUURRLLYY RRAATTEE
President / Vice President / Principal / Sr. Project Manager / Dir. Of Geospatial / Certified Photogrammetrist
$260
Project Manager / Technical Manager / Sr. Land Surveyor $229 Assoc. Project Manager / Sr. Engineer / Sr. Designer / Sr. Stormwater Engineer/ Specialist
$208
AT/Cloud Registration Specialist / Land Surveyor / Engineer II / Designer II $190 Engineer I / Designer I / Project Scientist / GIS Analyst $184 Sr. Survey Analyst / Sr. Mapping Analyst $175
GIS Coordinator / Data Scientist $165
Assoc. Engineer / Stormwater Engineer / Stormwater Tech. / Plan Processor $152 Geospatial Specialist / Survey Analyst / Mapping Analyst $150 Stormwater Inspector $130
3D Artist / Survey Technician $125
Image Technician $110
Information Coordinator $105
1-Man Survey Crew $217
2-Man Survey Crew $340
3-Man Survey Crew $433
1. Reproduction and other reimbursable expenses (such as overnight deliveries, mileage, permits, and licenses, etc.) and Client approved subcontractor services will be billed in addition to the above rates with a 10% handling surcharge.
2. This rate schedule is subject to change on an annual basis due to the granting of wage increases and/or other employer benefits to field or office employees during the lifetime of this agreement and Client approved change orders.
3. Overtime is available for critical deadlines at 1-1/2 times the normal rates for office employees.
Surveyors’ rates are also adjusted automatically for overtime or holiday/weekend work in agreement with the Operating Engineers Union.
Client Initials __________
Effective through August 31, 2024
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2024 PROFESSIONAL FEE SCHEDULE
GEOTECHNICAL LABORATORY TESTING
LABOR RATES
METHOD $/TEST
CLASSIFICATION & INDEX PROPERTIES
Photograph of sample ....................................................................................15 Moisture content (ASTM D2216) ........................................................................25 Moisture & density (ASTM D2937) ring samples................................................37 Moisture & density (ASTM D2937) Shelby tube or cutting .................................45 Atterberg limits 3 points (ASTM D4318):..........................................................160 - Single point, non-plastic............................................................................90 - Atterberg limits (organic ASTM D2487 / D4318).............................................195 - Visual classification as non-plastic (ASTM D2488).......................................15 Particle size: ....................................................................................................... - Sieve only 1½ inch to #200 (AASHTO T27/ASTM C136/ASTM D6913/CTM 202)...155 - Large sieve 6 inch to #200 (AASHTO T27/ASTM C136/ASTM D6913/CTM 202)...195 - Hydrometer only (ASTM D7928) ................................................................120 - Sieve + hydrometer ≤3 inch sieve, (ASTM D7928) ....................................200 - Percent passing #200 sieve, wash only (ASTM D1140)...............................75 Specific gravity and absorption of fine aggregate
(AASHTO T84/ASTM C128/ASTM D854/CTM 207)..............................................140 Specific gravity and absorption of coarse aggregate
(AASHTO T85/ASTM C127/CTM 206)............................................................... 110 - Total porosity - on Shelby tube sample (calculated)...............................180 - Total porosity - on other sample (calculated)..........................................165 Shrinkage limits wax method (ASTM D4943)...................................................135 Pinhole dispersion (ASTM D4647) ...................................................................225 Dispersive characteristics (double hydrometer ASTM D4221) ..............................215 As-received moisture & density (chunk/carved samples)...............................65 Sand Equivalent (AASHTO T176/ASTM D2419/CTM 217) .................................... 115
SHEAR STRENGTH
Pocket penetrometer ......................................................................................20 Direct shear (ASTM D3080, mod., 3 points):
Consolidated undrained - 0.05 inch/min (CU) ..............................................320 Consolidated drained - <0.05 inch/min (CD) ................................................385 Residual shear EM 1110-2-1906-IXA (price per each additional pass after shear)....55 Remolding or hand trimming of specimens (3 points) ....................................95 Oriented or block hand trimming (per hour)....................................................70 Single point shear......................................................................................... 115 Torsional shear (ASTM D6467 / ASTM D7608)....................................................880 METHOD $/TEST
COMPACTION & PAVEMENT SUBGRADE TESTS
Standard Proctor compaction, 4 points (ASTM D698)
- 4 inch diameter mold (Methods A & B)...................................................170 - 6 inch diameter mold (Method C) ...........................................................230 Modified Proctor compaction 4 points (ASTM D1557):
- 4 inch diameter mold Methods A & B......................................................235 - 6 inch diameter mold Method C..............................................................265 Check point (per point) ...................................................................................70 Relative compaction of untreated/treated soils/aggregates (CTM 216) ..........270 Relative density 0.1 ft mold (ASTM D4253, D4254)...........................................250 California Bearing Ratio (ASTM D1883)
- 3 point.....................................................................................................535 - 1 point.....................................................................................................200 R-Value untreated soils/aggregates (AASHTO T190/ASTM D2844/CTM 301).......335 R-Value lime or cement treated soils/aggregates (AASHTO T190/ASTM D2844/CTM 301) ..........................................................................................365
SOIL CHEMISTRY & CORROSIVITY
pH Method A (ASTM D4972 or CTM 643) .............................................................50 Electrical resistivity – single point – as received moisture..............................50 Minimum resistivity 3 moisture content points (ASTM G187/CTM 643) ...............95 pH + minimum resistivity (CTM 643) ...............................................................140 Sulfate content - gravimetric (CTM 417 B Part 2)................................................75 Sulfate content - by ion chromatograph (CTM 417 Part 2) .................................85 Sulfate screen (Hach®) ....................................................................................35 Chloride content (AASHTO T291/CTM 422) .........................................................75 Chloride content – by ion chromatograph (AASHTO T291/CTM 422)...................85 Corrosion suite: minimum resistivity, sulfate, chloride, pH (CTM 643) ............285 Organic matter content (ASTM D2974) ..............................................................70
CONSOLIDATION & EXPANSION/SWELL TESTS
Consolidation (ASTM D2435):..........................................................................210 Each additional time curve .............................................................................50 Each additional load/unload w/o time reading................................................45 Expansion Index (ASTM D4829) ......................................................................140 Single load swell/collapse - Method B (ASTM D4546-B, seat, load & inundate only).... 115 Swell collapse Method A up to 10 load/unloads w/o time curves (ASTM D4546-A) ..........................................................................................310 CLASSIFICATION $/HR
Technician I...................................................................................................105 Technician II / Special Inspector................................................................... 115 Senior Technician / Senior Special Inspector...............................................135 Prevailing Wage (field soils / materials tester) * ...........................................180 Prevailing Wage (Special Inspector) *..........................................................185 Prevailing Wage (On site Source Inspector, NDT and soil remediation O&M)*.......................................................................................................190 System Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Specialist....................................175 Non Destructive Testing (NDT).....................................................................185 Deputy Inspector ..........................................................................................135 Field / Laboratory Supervisor .......................................................................175 Source Inspector ..........................................................................................160 City of Los Angeles Deputy Building (including Grading) Inspector .............185 * See Prevailing Wages in Terms and Conditions
CLASSIFICATION $/HR
Project Administrator/Word Processor/Dispatcher .........................................95 Information Specialist ...................................................................................135 CAD Operator...............................................................................................160 GIS Specialist...............................................................................................160 GIS Analyst ..................................................................................................190 Staff Engineer / Geologist / Scientist............................................................180 Senior Staff Engineer / Geologist / Scientist / ASMR ...................................195 Operations / Laboratory Manager.................................................................215 Project Engineer / Geologist / Scientist ........................................................225 Senior Project Engineer / Geologist / Scientist / SMR..................................250 Associate......................................................................................................275 Principal........................................................................................................310 Senior Principal ............................................................................................365 Harris & Associates, Inc. vi
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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS LABORATORY TESTING
METHOD $/TEST
TRIAXIAL TESTS
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Consolidated undrained triaxial compression test for cohesive soils, (CU, ASTM D4767, USACE R-bar test) with back pressure saturation & pore ZDWHUSUHVVXUHPHDVXUHPHQW
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..............................................................755 Three-stage triaxial (sand or silty sand soils)..........................................700 Three-stage triaxial (silt or clayey sand soils).........................................935 Three-stage triaxial (clay soils).............................................................1,320 Remolding of test specimens ....................................................................70 METHOD $/TEST
HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY TESTS
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(EPA 9100/ASTM D5084, falling head Method C):................................................335 Each additional effective stress ....................................................................130 Hand trimming of soil samples for horizontal K ..............................................65 Remolding of test specimens .........................................................................70 Permeability of granular soils (ASTM D2434) ..................................................145 Soil suction
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SOIL-CEMENT
Moisture-density curve for soil-cement mixtures (ASTM D558).......................260 Wet-dry durability of soil-cement mixtures (ASTM D559) ¹ ...........................1,290 Compressive strength of molded soil-cement cylinder (ASTM D1633)¹.............65 Soil-cement remolded specimen (for shear strength, consolidation, etc.) ¹............250 ¹ Compaction (ASTM D558 maximum density) should also be performed – not included in above price
METHOD $/TEST
CONCRETE STRENGTH CHARACTERISTICS
Concrete cylinders compression (ASTM C39) (6” x 12” and 4” x 8”) ................40 Compression, concrete or masonry cores (testing only)LQFK(ASTM C42) ......45 Trimming concrete cores (per core) ...............................................................25 Flexural strength of concrete (simple beam-3rd pt. loading, ASTM C78/CTM 523).....90 Flexural strength of concrete (simple beam-center pt. loading, ASTM C293/CTM 523)...90 Non shrink grout cubes (2 inch, ASTM C109/C1107)............................................30 Drying shrinkage - four readings, up to 90 days, 3 bars (ASTM C157) ...........430 Length of concrete cores (CTM 531).................................................................45
HOT MIX ASPHALT (HMA)
Resistance of compacted HMA to moisture-induced damage
(AASHTO T283/CTM 371) ...........................................................................2,250 +DPEXUJ:KHHOEULTXHWWHV
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Superpave gyratory compaction (AASHTO T312/ASTM D6925) .........................375 Extraction by ignition oven, percent asphalt
(AASHTO T308/ASTM D6307/CTM 382)............................................................160 Ignition oven correction/correlation values
(AASHTO T308/ASTM D6307/CTM 382).........................................................1,445 Extraction by centrifuge, percent asphalt (ASTM D2172) ................................160 Gradation of extracted aggregate (AASHTO T30/ASTM D5444/CTM 202)............145 Stabilometer, S-Value (ASTM D1560/CTM 366).................................................285 Bituminous mixture preparation (AASHTO R30/CTM 304) ...................................85 Moisture content of HMA (AASHTO T329/ASTM D6037/CTM 370) .........................65 %XONVSHFL¿FJUDYLW\RIFRPSDFWHG+0$PROGHGVSHFLPHQRUFRUHV uncoated (AASHTO T166/ASTM D2726/CTM 308)..............................................55 %XONVSHFL¿FJUDYLW\RIFRPSDFWHG+0$PROGHGVSHFLPHQRUFRUHV SDUDI¿QFRDWHG(AASHTO T275/ASTM D1188/CTM 308).....................................60 Maximum density - Hveem (CTM 308)............................................................215 7KHRUHWLFDOPD[LPXPGHQVLW\DQGVSHFL¿FJUDYLW\RI+0$(AASHTO T209/ ASTM D2041/CTM 309) .................................................................................140 Thickness or height of compacted bituminous paving mixture specimens (ASTM D3549) ...............................................................................................45 Wet track abrasion of slurry seal (ASTM D3910) .............................................160 Rubberized asphalt (add to above rates)........................................................+25% BRICK
Compression - cost for each, 5 required (ASTM C67).......................................55 Absorption - cost for each, 5 required (ASTM C67)...........................................55 METHOD $/TEST
AGGREGATE PROPERTIES
Bulk density and voids in aggregates (AASHTO T19/ASTM C29/ CTM 212) ............55 2UJDQLFLPSXULWLHVLQ¿QHDJJUHJDWHVDQG
AASHTO T21/ASTM C40/CTM 213)....65
LA Rattler-smaller coarse aggregate <1.5” (AASHTO T96/ASTM C131/ CTM 211)...215 LA Rattler-larger coarse aggregate 1-3” (AASHTO T96/ASTM C535/CTM 211)....270 $SSDUHQWVSHFL¿FJUDYLW\RI¿QHDJJUHJDWH(AASHTO T84/ASTM C128/ CTM 208)...140 6SHFL¿FJUDYLW\DQGDEVRUSWLRQRIFRDUVHDJJUHJDWH(ASTM C127/CTM 206) >#4 retained ............................................................................................. 110 Clay lumps, friable particles (AASHTO T112/ASTM C142)..................................190 Durability Index (AASHTO T210/ASTM D3744/CTM 229)......................................215 Moisture content of aggregates by oven drying
(AASHTO T255/ASTM C566/CTM 226) ...............................................................45 8QFRPSDFWHGYRLGFRQWHQWRI¿QHDJJUHJDWH
(AASHTO T304/ ASTM C1252/ CTM 234)..........................................................140 Percent of crushed particles (AASHTO T335/ASTM D5821/CTM 205) ..................145 Flat & elongated particles in coarse aggregate (ASTM D4791/CTM 235) ..........230 Cleanness value of coarse aggregate (CTM 227)...........................................225 Soundness, magnesium (AASHTO T104/ASTM C88/CTM 214) ...........................240 Soundness, sodium (AASHTO T104/ASTM C88/CTM 214) ..................................695
MASONRY
Mortar cylinders 2” x 4” (ASTM C780) ...............................................................35 Grout prisms 3” x 6” (ASTM C1019)...................................................................35 0DVRQU\FRUHVFRPSUHVVLRQ´GLDPHWHUWHVWLQJRQO\(ASTM C42).............45 Masonry core shear testing (Title 24) .............................................................85 Veneer bond strength, cost for each - 5 required (ASTM C482)........................60 CMU compression to size 8” x 8” x 16” - 3 required (ASTM C140)....................60 CMU moisture content, absorption & unit weight - 6 required (ASTM C140).....55 CMU linear drying shrinkage (ASTM C426).....................................................190 &08JURXWHGSULVPVFRPSUHVVLRQWHVW´[´[´(ASTM C1314).............215 CMU grouted prisms compression test > 8” x 8” x 16”(ASTM C1314) .............270
BEARING PADS/PLATES AND JOINT SEAL
Elastomeric bearing pads (Caltrans SS 51-3) ................................................1,060 Elastomeric bearing pad with hardness and compression tests (Caltrans SS 51-3)......................................................................................1,315 Type A Joint Seals (Caltrans SS 51-2) ...........................................................1,735 Type B Joint Seals (Caltrans SS 51-2)...........................................................1,640 Bearing plates (A536).....................................................................................770 Harris & Associates, Inc. vii
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EQUIPMENT LIST
METHOD $/TEST
REINFORCING STEEL AND PRESTRESSING STRANDS
5HEDUWHQVLOHWHVWXSWR1R(ASTM A370)................................................70 5HEDUWHQVLOHWHVW1R RYHU(ASTM A370) ...........................................215 Rebar bend test, up to No. 11 (ASTM A370)......................................................70 5HEDUEHQGWHVW1R RYHU(ASTM A370)..............................................215 5HVLVWDQFHEXWWZHOGHGKRRSVEDUVWHQVLOHWHVWXSWR1R (CTM 670)....70 5HVLVWDQFHEXWWZHOGHGKRRSVEDUVWHQVLOHWHVW1R RYHU(CTM 670) ...90 0HFKDQLFDOUHEDUVSOLFHWHQVLOHWHVWXSWR1R(CTM 670).......................70 0HFKDQLFDOUHEDUVSOLFHVOLSWHVWXSWR1R(CTM 670)............................45 0HFKDQLFDOUHEDUVSOLFHWHQVLOHWHVW1R RYHU(CTM 670)..................215 0HFKDQLFDOUHEDUVSOLFHVOLSWHVW1R RYHU(CTM 670).......................215 +HDGHGUHEDUVSOLFHWHQVLOHWHVWXSWR1R(CTM 670) ............................70 +HDGHGUHEDUVSOLFHWHQVLOHWHVW1R RYHU(CTM 670) .......................215 (SR[\FRDWHGUHEDUGRZHO¿OPWKLFNQHVV
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Epoxy coated rebar/dowel continuity (Holiday) test (ASTM A775/A934).............70 (SR[\FRDWHGUHEDUÀH[LELOLW\EHQGWHVWXSWR1R(ASTM A775/A934)..........50 Prestressing wire, tension (ASTM A416) .........................................................190 Sample preparation (cutting) .........................................................................55 METHOD $/TEST
STREET LIGHTS/SIGNALS
LED Luminaires / Signal Modules / Countdown Pedestrian Signal Face Modules (Caltrans RSS 86)........................................................................1,390
SPRAY APPLIED FIREPROOFING
Unit weight (density, ASTM E605)........................................................................65
FASTENERS / BOLTS / RODS
)*5$$%ROWVWHQVLOHWHVWXSWR´GLDPHWHUSODLQ (ASTM A370) .................................................................................................70 )*5$$%ROWVWHQVLOHWHVWXSWR´GLDPHWHU galvanized (ASTM A370) ...............................................................................80 $
%ROWVWHQVLOHWHVWXSWR´GLDPHWHUSODLQ (ASTM A370)................70 $
%ROWVWHQVLOHWHVWXSWR´GLDPHWHUJDOYDQL]HG(ASTM A370) ......80 $
%ROWVWHQVLOHWHVWXSWR´GLDPHWHUVWDLQOHVVVWHHO(ASTM A370)...70 )%ROWVWHQVLOHWHVWXSWR´GLDPHWHUSODLQ(ASTM A370)............ 110 )%ROWVWHQVLOHWHVWXSWR´GLDPHWHUJDOYDQL]HG(ASTM A370)...130
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ITEM $UNIT
1/4 inch Grab plates ................................................................................ 5 each 1/4 inch Tubing (bonded).................................................................... 0.60 foot 1/4 inch Tubing (single) ...................................................................... 0.40 foot 3/8 inch Tubing, clear vinyl ................................................................ 0.60 foot 4-Gas meter (RKI Eagle or similar)/GEM 2000 ................................... 140 day $LUÀRZPHWHUDQGSXUJHSXPS
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© 2023 KDM Meridian – All Rights Reserved.
1340 Reynolds Ave | Suite 110
Irvine, CA 92614
www.KDMMeridian.com
8TQNHNYFYNTS On-Call Engineering Plan Check Services (RFP No.: 24-035) 8TQNHNYFYNTS)FYJ March 19, 2024
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Sample Fee Proposal (1 Page); As noted in paragraph two of the sample fee proposal form, the proposer shall complete this form and include it along with the billing rates breakdown”. The billing rates are immediately below and the sample form (Attachment), showing approximate rate per hour by specific task, is located on the attachment appended to this billing rates breakdown.
Principal $240.00
Project Manager $225.00
Project Surveyor $210.00
Survey Technician $170.00
Clerical / Administration / Technical Aide $ 95.00
Expert Witness (4 Hour Minimum) $500.00
Survey Crew (1-person) Prevailing Wage $250.00
Survey Crew (2 persons) Prevailing Wage $360.00
Survey Crew (3 persons) Prevailing Wage $470.00
Rental of Special Equipment or Special Supplies Cost + 5% Subconsultants Cost + 5%
Agency Fees Actual Cost
Per Diem (Meals & Lodging) GSA Published Rates
Fee Schedule Provisions
A minimum of 4 hours per day will be charged for survey crews.
Over-time will be charged at 1.35 times the regular rate.
Double-time will be charged at 1.75 times the regular rate.
The above rates shall be charged portal to portal (time spent on project site plus travel time) excluding meal breaks.
Reservation of Rights
KDM Meridian complies with all prevailing wage requirements. The rates noted in this fee schedule are developed taking into consideration the prevailing wage rates current at the time of the original solicitation. It is assumed that all task orders or work issued under this solicitation will, as stipulated by respective laws and regulations, utilize the original solicitation date & DIR number for purposes of prevailing wage rate determinations. In the event that a task order, or equivalent, is issued under this solicitation and assigned a new DIR number resulting in a different wage rate determination than that of the original solicitation, KDM Meridian reserves the rig ht to adjust subject hourly rates to reflect the new prevailing wage determination triggered by the new DIR number.
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2024 Hourly Billing Rates
Professional Services 2024 Rates
Regional Manager $350
Program Director $300
Project Manager III $300
Project Manager II $240
Project Manager I $190
Engineer IV $300
Engineer III $240
Engineer II $190
Engineer I $170
Engineer Associate II $155
Engineer Associate I $135
Planner IV $190
Planner III $170
Planner II $155
Planner I $135
Designer III $170
Designer II $155
Designer I $135
Construction Engineer III $220
Construction Engineer II $200
Construction Inspector III $156
Construction Inspector $152
Project Support Specialist III $130
Project Support Specialist II $115
Project Support Specialist I $100
Intern $90
General Provisions:
* Project reimbursable expenses are billed at cost.
* Project expenses include: Non-commuter automobile mileage ($0.67 per mile) or current IRS rate, postage and special courier expenses, travel expenses, reproduction, subcontractor services and other direct project expenses as requested by the client.
* Telephone, equipment, and fax are included in the above hourly costs. * Direct expenses including blacklining, commercial CAD plotting, sub-consultant expense, issuance of specially endorsed insurance certificate, and direct costs are billed at cost plus 5% unless stated otherwise in the proposal.