Shafter City Council
May 19, 2026

18 The Darling Hotel & Rooftop Lounge
Visalia, CA
• Redevelopment of existing ground floor of the Darling Hotel expansion
• Designing a new event hall, kitchen, and supporting spaces Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) Clay Care Center Hanford, CA
• Providing design support for a five (5)-classroom elementary school as part of the Modular Facilities - Phase 2 project • Assisting with ongoing coordination between consultants to support integrated design development
• Supporting the modular building manufacturing RFQ process and current coordination efforts
Neighborhood Church Coffee Bar
Visalia, CA
• Converting an existing space in the Neighborhood Church campus into a coffee bar
• Development of exterior seating area for the proposed coffee bar
Kiwanis Exeter Monument Sign
Exeter, CA
• Design of a new monument sign for the City of Exeter
• Coordinating with manufacturers, donors, the Kiwanis Club, and the City of Exeter
Gilroy Campus
Gilroy, CA
• Adaptive reuse development of a 53,000-square-foot office campus along the Los Angeles River consisting of six office buildings and a café
Bachelor of Architecture
Woodbury University
Burbank, CA
Architecture Drafting and Design
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA

EDUCATION
(559) 802-3052 EXPERIENCE
[email protected]
1880 Santa Barbara Ave, Suite 320
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
4Creeks Design
San Luis Obispo, CA
Senior Designer
02/23 - PRESENT
Studio Cortez
Los Angeles, CA
Design / Production Coordinator
02/21 - 02/23

EMPLOYMENT
American Institute of Architects
(AIA)
Spring 2019-Present
National Organization of Minority
Architects (NOMA)
Spring 2018-Present
Tau Sigma Delta National Honor
Society for Architecture and Allied
Arts
Spring 2018-Present

CERTIFICATIONS,

REGISTRATIONS,

AND APPOINTMENTS
Daniel Peña-Sosa
Senior Designer
Years with Firm: 3+

19 Sybil N. Crookham Elementary School
Winton, CA
• Served as Project Manager for a new gymnasium and
cafeteria on campus
• Oversaw improvements that enhanced both campus
functionality and community engagement
• Delivered the largest gathering space in the town, now used for afterschool programs, public events, and student assemblies
Redwood High School
Visalia, CA
• Led gymnasium and locker restroom modernization as
Project Manager
• Managed ADA-compliant upgrades to showers, locker
facilities, and fire access routes
• Coordinated HVAC system replacement and campus-wide
re-roofing of the gymnasium and locker rooms
• Installed a new wood gym floor and retractable bleacher system to enhance athletic and school event facilities
La Joya Middle School
Visalia, CA
• Managed HVAC infrastructure replacement and mechanical system upgrades as Project Manager
• Managed transition from central plant to dual-pack rooftop units for improved energy efficiency
• Directed ADA-compliant restroom upgrades and full science classroom modernizations to support STEM instruction
Senior Architectural Project Manager
Visalia, CA
• Managed and provided oversight for all education projects from construction to project success
• Led client development efforts to build and maintain strong relationships
• Directed design, drafting, and construction administration to ensure project success
(Projects completed while at Larry Lewis Architect)
Occupational Associates Degree
Architectural Drafting & CADD
National Education Center
Glendale, CA

EDUCATION
(559) 802-3052 EXPERIENCE
[email protected]
324 S. Santa Fe Street
Visalia, CA 93292
4Creeks Design
Visalia, CA
QA/QC Specialist
10/24 - PRESENT

TETER A&E
Visalia, CA
Senior Architectural Project
Manager Team Leader
2019 - 2023
Teter A&E
Visalia, CA
Senior Architectural Project
Manager /Draftsman
1995 - 2003

EMPLOYMENT
Kent Copley
QA/QC Specialist
Years with Firm: 1+

20 Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center
Visalia, CA
• 4Creeks assisted with the addition of new administration and classroom buildings for the Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center
• The project included a number of outdoor facilities
• Mr. Wasnick provided the topographic survey for the project Ridgeview Middle School
Visalia, CA
• 4Creeks teamed with an architecture firm to design the new middle school and off-site improvements located in Visalia • Mr. Wasnick provided the topographic survey for the project Caldwell Avenue Widening & Improvements (Santa Fe Street to Lovers Lane)
Visalia, CA
• Led a CDBG-funded project to install master-planned storm drain facilities and improve downtown infrastructure to address long-standing flooding issues
• Coordinated with local railroads, managed project funding, design, and construction, and ensured new concrete curb, gutter, and a reconstructed stamped-concrete intersection Visalia Road Improvements Project Phase 1
Exeter, CA
• This project was a major street reconstruction and widening project at one of the major entrances to the City of Exeter • This project included complete street reconstruction and widening of over 0.5 miles of Visalia Road
• Mr. Wasnick provided the topographic survey for this project • 4Creeks completed this project on time and under budget Akers & 198 Interchange
Visalia, CA
• Mr. Wasnick provided construction staking for this project to widen Akers Street under the Highway 198 bridge
• The project included the installation of dual left turn pockets to mitigate traffic congestion and the Eastbound 198 onramp was also completely reconstructed and widened • The roadway was opened ahead of schedule and there were minimal change orders on the project
Bachelor of Science
Geomatics
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA

EDUCATION
(559) 802-3052 EXPERIENCE
[email protected]
324 S. Santa Fe Street
Visalia, CA 93292
4Creeks Design
Visalia, CA
Principal Land Surveyor
06/08 - PRESENT
Quad Knopf, Inc.

Visalia, CA
Land Surveyor / Department
Manager
05/03 - 05/08

EMPLOYMENT
Licensed Land Surveyor
California No. 8163

CERTIFICATIONS,

REGISTRATIONS,

AND APPOINTMENTS
Randy Wasnick, PLS
Principal Land Surveyor
Years with Firm: 17+

21 Hanford Police Station Parking Lot
Hanford, CA
• Led civil engineering design for the reconstruction of the Hanford Police Station parking lot, resolving longstanding pavement degradation and drainage deficiencies
• Engineered site improvements including new grading,
asphalt paving, storm drain infrastructure, ADA-accessible routes, and security fencing to enhance safety and
performance
• Oversaw coordination with City staff and construction teams to deliver a durable, low-maintenance facility that increased parking efficiency and extended service life
Visalia Unified School District
Visalia, CA
• Conducted site assessments for over 30 campuses to
evaluate paving, drainage, ADA compliance, and playground conditions
• Delivered full civil design for Sequoia High School and Ridgeview Middle School, including grading, utilities, and construction support
• Provided civil design for ADA upgrades and site
improvements at Crowley, Washington, Cottonwood Creek,
VTEC High School, and District office
Selma Unified School District
Selma, CA
• Provided civil design for ELOP modular classroom additions across eight (8) campuses
• Supported modernization of the District office and main parking lot with ADA and drainage improvements
Dinuba Unified School District
Dinuba, CA
• Led civil engineering for the new Dinuba High School
campus, including relocation of 1,900 feet of 84-inch pipeline along Alta Avenue and 2,800 feet of 24-inch pipeline along Kamm Avenue, as well as dry utilities and storm drainage improvements
• Provided site design for improvements at the old high school campus, including relocatable classrooms, lounge remodel, and utility connections
Master of Business Administration
General Management
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA
Bachelor of Science
Civil Engineering
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA

EDUCATION
(559) 802-3052 EXPERIENCE
[email protected]
308 N. Irwin Street
Hanford, CA 93230
4Creeks, Inc.

Visalia, CA
Senior Civil Engineer
10/10 - PRESENT
GMA Engineering, Inc.

Fresno, CA
Junior Engineer
05/08 - 01/09

EMPLOYMENT
Professional Engineer
California No. 82531
Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD)
California - No. C82531

CERTIFICATIONS,

REGISTRATIONS,

AND APPOINTMENTS
Kyle McDonald, PE, QSD, MBA
Principal Civil Engineer
Years with Firm: 15+

22 Police Parking Lot Expansion Project
Dinuba, CA
• Directed the expansion of the Dinuba Police Department’s parking lot, incorporating smart lighting, security features, and enhanced concrete and pavement infrastructure
• Collaborated directly with the Police departmenton design, PS&E preparation, construction management, and oversaw
project inspection
City of Dinuba City Engineer
Dinuba, CA
• Manages and designs municipal projects including streets, water, sewer, and storm drainage systems, coordinating
closely with city leadership on the Capital Improvement Program
• Provides comprehensive services such as plan checking, construction administration, assessment district engineering, and grant administration while maintaining key relationships with stakeholders and government agencies
North Dinuba Infrastructure Improvements
Dinuba, CA
• Oversaw the CDBG-funded creation of a pocket park and a full roadway rehabilitation, including new sewer facilities and storm drain infrastructure for a newly annexed subdivision • Managed funding, design, PS&E preparation, right of way acquisition, construction management, and inspection,
ensuring compliance and integration of master-planned
storm drain facilities
Kern Street Storm Drain Improvements Project
Dinuba, CA
• Led a CDBG-funded project to install master-planned storm drain facilities and improve downtown infrastructure to address long-standing flooding issues
• Coordinated with local railroads, managed project funding, design, and construction, and ensured new concrete curb, gutter, and a reconstructed stamped-concrete intersection Bachelor of Science
Civil Engineering
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA

EDUCATION
(559) 802-3052 EXPERIENCE
[email protected]
1275 N. Willow Avenue
Clovis, CA 93619
4Creeks Design
Visalia, CA
Principal Civil Engineer
09/21 - PRESENT
City of Dinuba
Dinuba, CA
City Engineer
06/22 - PRESENT
08/18 - 09/21
Yamabe & Horn Engineering
Fresno, CA
Civil Engineer
04/12 - 09/21
City of Kerman
Kerman, CA
Assistant City Engineer
09/17 - 09/18

EMPLOYMENT
Professional Engineer
California No. C85594

CERTIFICATIONS,

REGISTRATIONS,

AND APPOINTMENTS
Jason Watts, PE
Principal Civil Engineer
Years with Firm: 4+

23 Downtown Tulare Police Station Remodel
Tulare, CA
• Provided structural engineering for a new public safety facility designed to meet essential services and post-disaster performance criteria
• Coordinated with design and building systems teams to integrate secure program areas, dispatch, and evidence
storage within a resilient structural system
• Engineered lateral and gravity systems to support long-term durability, occupant safety, and compliance with current California building codes
The Darling Hotel & Rooftop Lounge
Visalia, CA
• Led structural retrofit and adaptive reuse of a 1934-built, 22,000-square-foot courthouse into a boutique hotel, rooftop bar, and day spa
• Engineered modifications to a four-story concrete structure, enhancing stability while preserving historic features
Columbia Fire Station
Sonora, CA
• Delivered structural design for a fire station facility supporting emergency response operations, including apparatus bays and crew quarters
• Designed structural systems to accommodate large
clear spans, heavy vehicle loads, and rapid deployment
functionality
• Collaborated with the Design team to ensure compliance with essential facility standards and seismic performance requirements
Sonora Ambulance Building
Sonora, CA
• Engineered structural systems for an emergency medical services facility supporting ambulance storage and rapid response operations
• Designed for operational efficiency, including clear-span bays and durable materials suited for high-use environments • Coordinated structural integration with mechanical and electrical systems to support continuous facility operation Master of Science
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
Bachelor of Science
Civil Engineering
Stanford University
Stanford, CA

EDUCATION
(559) 802-3052 EXPERIENCE
[email protected]
324 S. Santa Fe Street
Visalia, CA 93292
4Creeks Design
Visalia, CA
Principal Structural Engineer
08/17 - PRESENT
Parsons
Bakersfield, CA
Principal Structural Engineer
08/08 - 07/17
Structural Engineers, Inc.

Los Altos, CA
Project Engineer
10/04 - 08/08

EMPLOYMENT
Professional Engineer
California Civil No. 71479
California Structural No. 6308

CERTIFICATIONS,

REGISTRATIONS,

AND APPOINTMENTS
Mark Sorhouet, PE, SE
Principal Structural Engineer
Years with Firm: 8+

24 City of Dinuba Fire Department GIS Projects
Dinuba, CA
• Reconciled hydrant data sources and created an
interactive web tool for fire crew access to hydrant
locations and details
• Conducted spatial analyses of fire crew response times and proposed new facility siting to enhance emergency
coverage
• Designed a field collection and monitoring app to identify and track fire hazards, landowner contacts, and hazard
status updates
On-Call City GIS Services
Dinuba and Farmersville, CA
• Manages and administers ArcGIS Online platforms for both cities, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility
• Develops cartographic exhibits, spatial analyses, and web tools including updated zoning, utility, and addressing maps
• Supports city staff by maintaining GIS data integrity and optimizing mapping workflows for municipal operations
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) ArcGIS Online Management Exeter, CA
• Developed and manages CCM’s ArcGIS Online platform for streamlined data visualization and analysis
• Built a web mapping application for growers to explore citrus field data by legislative district, weather station, and acreage
• Enabled advanced filtering, reporting, and spatial
summaries to support industry advocacy and operational
planning
Cross Creek Flood Control District Valuation Assessment Corcoran, CA
• Performed spatial analysis to delineate benefit zones and assign parcel values using elevation, land use, and assessment data
• Supported independent valuation commissioners with
GIS-based mapping and benefit allocation models
• Produced assessment roll maps and documentation to
comply with CWC Section 51320–15323 requirements
Bachelor of Science
Anthropology & Geography, Minor in
Spanish & Latin American Studies
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA

EDUCATION
(805) 904-4394 EXPERIENCE
[email protected]
1880 Santa Barbara Ave, Suite 320
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
4Creeks Design
San Luis Obispo, CA
GIS Manager/Analyst
11/15 - PRESENT
4Creeks Design
Visalia, CA
Intern
06/15 - 09/15

EMPLOYMENT
Grant McNulty, GISP
GIS Manager/Analyst
Years with Firm: 10+

25 Santa Fe Street and Tulare Avenue Roundabout
Visalia, CA
• Responsible for the SCE electrical design for the new roundabout at Santa Fe Street and Tulare Avenue
• Coordinated the design and installation of all utilities to ensure seamless project delivery
• Supported the civil engineering team in utility planning and construction coordination for the intersection
improvement
Shannon Ranch Subdivision
Visalia, CA
• Designed SCE electrical systems up to the meter and
coordinated city-owned street light installation
• Managed utility design and installation across all phases of the master-planned subdivision
• Collaborated with engineering and construction teams
to maintain consistency and compliance across
infrastructure systems
Shannon Parkway Extension
Visalia, CA
• Designed the new street light system and ensured
seamless connection to existing infrastructure
• Coordinated utility design and installation with the City’s public works team to maintain project efficiency
• Supported the civil engineering team by ensuring all
utility systems were properly integrated into the extension project
Cameron Creek Marketplace
Visalia, CA
• Prepared SCE electrical and city-owned street light
designs for the commercial complex
• Developed photometric plans to control on-site lighting and minimize light pollution
• Worked closely with engineers and contractors to ensure electrical and lighting systems met city and environmental standards
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA

EDUCATION
(559) 802-3052 EXPERIENCE
[email protected]
324 S. Santa Fe Street
Visalia, CA 93292
4Creeks Design
Visalia, CA
Utility Design Project Manager
07/15 - PRESENT
Southern California Edison
Tulare, CA
Land Services Agent/Designer
07/15 - PRESENT
Quad Knopf, Inc.

Visalia, CA
CAD Designer
12/04 - 11/07

EMPLOYMENT
Jason Arellano
Utility Design Project Manager
Years with Firm: 10+

26 Anaerobic Dairy Digesters
California
• Involved with the construction of multiple anaerobic
dairy digesters throughout the Central Valley, supporting coordination, scheduling, subcontractor management, and ongoing field oversight
Vermification Systems
California
• Oversaw construction of four (4) vermification systems at dairy facilities, including site coordination, installation sequencing, and quality control
Inspire on Earll – Phase 2 Condos
Arizona
(Project completed while at a previous firm)
Costco – Four Walk-In Freezer Conversions
California
(Project completed while at a previous firm)
Westfield – Roseville Galleria Flagship Renovation
California
(Project completed while at a previous firm)
Bachelor of Science
Construction Management
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

EDUCATION
(559) 786-3694 EXPERIENCE
[email protected]
2134 E. Mineral King Avenue
Visalia, CA 93292
4Creeks Build
Visalia, CA
Vice President, 4Creeks Build/
Project Manager
02/20 - PRESENT
Bayley Construction
Los Angeles, CA
Project Manager
2008 - 2020

EMPLOYMENT
Alec Grassel
Vice President, 4Creeks Build/Project Manager
Years with Firm: 6+

27 Civic and Public Agencies
California
• Consolidated Mosquito Abatement County – New
Headquarters
• Kings Mosquito Abatement County – New Headquarters
• Edison Administrative Building – Big Creek, California Parks and Community Facilities
California
• Visalia Riverway Sports Park – Phase V
• Rush Air Sports Trampoline Park
Educational Facilities
California
• Visalia Unified School County – Riverway Elementary
• Tulare Union High School – New Administration Building and Science Labs
• Farmersville High School – New Aquatic Center
• Parlier High School – Gymnasium, Locker Room and Fitness Center
• Kern High School County – South High School Modernization • Delano Joint Union High School County – Robert F. Kennedy High School
• Bakersfield College – Norman Levan Center
Commercial and Industrial
California
• Tulare Ag Farm – New Administration Building and
Laboratories
• Advanced Industrial Services – Offices and Maintenance Facility
• Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center – New Offices and Health Center
General Education
College of the Sequoias
Visalia, CA

EDUCATION
(559) 802-3052 EXPERIENCE
[email protected]
2134 E. Mineral King Avenue
Visalia, CA 93292
4Creeks Build
Visalia, CA
Senior GC Project Manager
08/20 - PRESENT
CM Construction Services, Inc.

Visalia, CA
Construction Manager
01/16 - 08/20
S.C. Anderson
Bakersfield, CA
Project Manager
2005 - 2016

EMPLOYMENT
OSHA 30HR
EM 385-1 40 Hour
USACE Construction Quality
Management CPR/First Aid Certified

CERTIFICATIONS,

REGISTRATIONS,

AND APPOINTMENTS
Mark Atkins
Senior GC Project Manager
Years with Firm: 5+

28 Valley Strong Ballpark (Visalia Rawhide)
Visalia, CA
• Managed design-build delivery coordinating with the owner, architects, engineers
• Led project budgeting, cost control and estimating, including review and negotiation of proposals and change orders
• Tracked procurement, contracts and construction execution to maintain schedule and quality
• Coordinated with city agencies and inspectors to ensure compliance
• Oversaw project schedule development and updates
The Villages at Shannon Parkway
Visalia, CA
• Directed construction of 216 dwelling units, 19 buildings, and community amenities including a pool and pickleball court on a 9-acre site
• Oversaw offsite improvements of 2,000 LF of roadwork and a new roundabout, coordinating with City of Visalia and utility providers
• Managed project schedules, budgets, and quality assurance while facilitating communication between owners,
contractors, and utilities
The Lofts at Fort Visalia
Visalia, CA
• Delivered an 80-unit multifamily complex on a historical downtown site with adjacent civil road and sidewalk
improvements
• Coordinated subcontractors to maintain budget and
schedule compliance
• Collaborated with local artists to integrate two 30-foot murals and a commemorative log wall monument into the
project
Cherry Crossing Apartments
Visalia, CA
• Managed construction of 72 dwelling units, a community building, and site improvements on a 5.5-acre development • Directed rerouting of 1,000 LF of overhead electrical to underground systems impacting four neighboring parcels
• Oversaw construction of seven residential buildings, ADAcompliant sidewalks, and solar carports

EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Science
Construction Engineering
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

EDUCATION
(559) 802-3052
[email protected]
2134 E. Mineral King Avenue
Visalia, CA 93292
4Creeks Build
Visalia, CA
GC Project Manager
05/24 - PRESENT
Perch Construction
Visalia, CA
Senior Project Engineer
09/21 - 05/24
Clark Construction
San Diego, CA
Project Engineer
01/18 - 09/21

EMPLOYMENT
Alex Martens
GC Project Manager
Years with Firm: 1+

29 Golden Charter Academy New Campus
Fresno, CA
• Identified and proposed multiple Value Engineering (VE) options to reduce costs while maintaining or enhancing
project quality
• Reviewed design and construction methods to recommend alternative materials, systems, and processes for improved efficiency
• Implemented VE initiatives that streamlined the project without compromising performance or safety
• Achieved significant cost savings for the owner while ensuring adherence to the project’s scope, schedule, and overall goals (Projects completed while at another firm)
Kingdoms of Asia Fresno Chaffee Zoo Phase 2
Fresno, CA
• Secured the zoo exhibit project despite the absence of a complete design for the life support system, a critical component of the project
• Researched and identified subcontractors nationwide with experience in zoo life support systems
• Engaged trusted vendors with a proven track record to ensure alignment with project requirements, timeline, and budget • Coordinated subcontractors to provide accurate pricing, technical input, and reliable timelines
• Filled design gaps by leveraging industry knowledge and a strong professional network
• Managed a diverse team of experts to meet the unique needs of the zoo exhibit
(Projects completed while at another firm)
EKC New Corporate Office
Fresno, CA
• Collaborated with the owner of BMY to develop a
comprehensive estimate for EKC’s new corporate office,
ensuring alignment with project scope, client requirements, and design concepts
• Broke down the project into key components, considering construction, materials, labor, budget, and timeline to create an accurate and competitive estimate
• Maintained open communication with EKC to address
changes and adjustments, ensuring the estimate met project goals and client expectations
(Projects completed while at another firm)
Bachelor of Arts
Business Administration, Finance
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

EDUCATION
(559) 802-3052 EXPERIENCE
[email protected]
2134 E. Mineral King Avenue
Visalia, CA 93292
4Creeks Build
Visalia, CA
Cost Estimator
01/25 - PRESENT
BMY Construction Group, Inc.

Fresno, CA
Workforce/Estimator
01/20 - 01/22

EMPLOYMENT
Manuel Bustamante
Cost Estimator
Years with Firm: 1+

30 Subconsultant Overview
Contact:

Jeff Thoma, PE
License #:

CA #E20823
Phone:
(805) 543-3850
Email:
[email protected]
Company Bio:

Thoma Electric, Inc. has a qualified team of electrical engineers, electrical designers, CAD operators, and commercial electricians on the West Coast. They’ve designed and engineered numerous highprofile projects in California for over 50 years. The firm has contributed to the successful certification of countless LEED projects, and specializes in energy efficiency and conservation. Their fully-CAD capable Engineering Division enables installation of model lighting systems, power distribution systems, and fire alarm systems alike. Thanks to their ample experience in public safety and health care (OSHPD), they have the knowledge and capability to design critical power systems that involve state-of-the-art emergency and standby power systems.

Relevant Experience:

Contact Name: Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police, Long Beach Police Department Phone: (562) 580-7301
Project Scope of Services: Thoma Electric, Inc. provided engineering and design services for the City of Long Beach Police departmentTraining Center, including site layout improvements and facility upgrades. The project featured a new 13,400-square-foot modular classroom and office building, a new 4,000-square-foot locker room, and the remodel of two existing buildings totaling 5,000 square feet. Site enhancements included reconfigured parking, new site lighting, and upgraded dry utilities to support both new and relocated facilities.

Thoma Electric, Inc.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING & LOW VOLTAGE
Contact:

Brandon Rodgers, PE
License #:

CA #33682
Phone:
(805) 544-4269
Email:
[email protected]
Company Bio:

Established in 1989, BMA Mechanical + has completed over 4,500 projects across California, serving sectors such as education, hospitality, industrial manufacturing, and mixed-use developments.

Their multidisciplinary team offers services including commissioning, energy modeling, design-build collaboration, and expert consulting, ensuring that every building system starts and remains at peak efficiency. BMA’s commitment to sustainability and innovation positions them as a leader in delivering relevant, efficient, and elegant engineering solutions.

Relevant Experience:

Contact Name: Shad Springer, Director of Facilities, City of Santa Maria Phone: (805) 925-0951
Project Scope of Services: BMA provided mechanical, plumbing, and energy management design for the $29 million remodel of the 55,000-square-foot Santa Maria Police departmentfacility, transforming a former clean-room building into a modern police station. The project included energy compliance consulting, bid support, and commissioning, featuring a high-efficiency VAV air system, condensing boiler plant, and integrated control systems for improved reliability and operational performance.

Completed in December 2014 under a design-bid-build delivery.

BMA Mechanical +

HVAC & PLUMBING

31 Contact:

David Holt
License #:

CA #1078553
NICET Certification:

Level lV Cert. #149354
Phone:
(661) 747-1251
Email:
[email protected]
Company Bio:

Another in the Fire Sprinkler Design, Inc. provides professional fire protection system design and consultation services for commercial, institutional, and public-sector projects across California. With extensive experience supporting public safety facilities, the firm specializes in code-compliant, costeffective sprinkler system design tailored to each facility’s operational and occupancy needs. Their services help ensure that fire protection systems are designed to meet all regulatory requirements while supporting constructability and long-term performance. Trusted by C-16 licensed contractors and architects alike, Another in the Fire Sprinkler Design, Inc. is known for responsiveness, accuracy, and a strong commitment to quality fire safety outcomes.

Relevant Experience:

Contact Name: Jory Rothenfluh, Project Manager, Fire System Solutions, Inc.

Phone: (559) 281-8772
Project Scope of Services: Provided design services for the Fresno County Sheriff Substation, including fire sprinkler system layout, hydraulic and seismic calculations, product data submittals, consultation, stock listings, cost estimation, specifications, value engineering, and project management.

Another in the Fire Sprinkler Design, Inc.

FIRE PROTECTION
Contact:

Gregory Forrest, PE
License #:

CA #14442
Phone:
(925) 251-1212
Email:
[email protected]
Company Bio:

Forrest Telecom Engineering, Inc. (FTE) is an independent, national systems engineering consultancy serving public safety agencies, public mass transit providers, utilities, and private firms. FTE specializes in public safety and transit telecommunications consulting, including dispatched mobile radio engineering, PSAPs, and other emergency communications centers, systems, and interconnect network engineering. FTE has experience providing trusted engineering support during the planning, engineering, project management, and implementation phases of many of these systems on a citywide, countywide, and statewide basis. They provide clients with broad technology knowledge, experience, and services available in the industry today.

Relevant Experience:

Contact Name: Amy Arndt, Deputy Director
Phone: (209) 533-7381
Project Scope of Services: Served as the telecommunications engineer for the Tuolumne County Fire Station and Ambulance Facilities project, working under contract with 4Creeks. Contributed to initial design planning, preparation of bridging documents, design review, and construction documents for new VHF fire station alerting radio systems and associated UHF radio base stations across two separate facilities. Services included radio equipment and antenna selection, antenna mounting design, transmission line and signal cable routing, and associated lightning protection and grounding systems. Work is ongoing and supports reliable, high-performance emergency communication systems for fire and ambulance operations.

Forrest Telecom Engineering, Inc.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

32 Contact:

Greg Mendonsa
License #:

PLA #6711
Phone:
(805) 798-1585
Email:
[email protected]
Company Bio:

Wood Architecture, Inc., Inc. is a multidisciplinary landscape architecture firm based in California’s Central Valley, providing design, consulting, and construction support services for commercial, civic, and public-sector projects. With over 20 years of experience in landscape architecture, arboriculture, horticulture, and construction management, the firm delivers thoughtful, site-responsive solutions tailored to each project’s environmental and operational needs. Wood Architecture, Inc. specializes in integrating landscape design with infrastructure systems to create functional, code-compliant environments that support long-term performance and maintainability. Their services include site planning, grading and drainage coordination, irrigation design, planting design, and constructionphase support. The firm works closely with architects, engineers, and public agencies to ensure cohesive project delivery that aligns with regulatory requirements and client goals.

Relevant Experience:

Contact Name: Mitchel Cabrera, PE, Public Works Chief Engineer Phone: (559) 852-2601
Project Scope of Services: Providing landscape architecture services for the Kings County Libraries renovation project (Hanford and Lemoore), currently in progress, in coordination with 4Creeks.

Services include site planning, grading and drainage coordination, irrigation and planting design, and integration of landscape improvements with site infrastructure to support accessibility, functionality, and long-term maintainability for both facilities.

Wood Architecture, Inc.

LANDSCAPE
Contact:

Dave Jarosz
License #:

CA #2698
Phone:
(559) 348-2200
Email:
[email protected]
Company Bio:

Krazan & Associates, Inc. is a West Coast site-development engineering firm founded in 1982. With over 270 professionals across 13 offices, the firm brings deep expertise in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, environmental consulting, and special inspection services. Their team includes civil and geotechnical engineers, materials scientists, and licensed inspectors, all working collaboratively to support infrastructure projects from the ground up. Krazan is known for its practical, field-driven approach, its responsiveness to client needs, and its ability to deliver accurate, reliable data that helps ensure code compliance, safety, and structural integrity throughout construction. Their services support public and private sector projects across California and the Western U.S., including municipal buildings, transportation infrastructure, and site development initiatives.

Relevant Experience:

Contact Name: Chris Howard, Special Projects Engineering Manager, Precision Engineering Phone: (559) 298-0000
Project Scope of Services: Krazan & Associates, Inc. provided comprehensive geotechnical engineering, materials testing, and special inspection services in support of the Orange Cove Police Department development project. The investigation evaluated near-surface soil and groundwater conditions to support the design of new building foundations, access pavements, and utility improvements. The project incorporated seismic design, addressing site-specific seismic hazards and compliance with local and state code requirements. Our findings and recommendations provided the City and the design team with practical, cost-effective design parameters to ensure long-term performance.

Krazan & Associates, Inc.

GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION

Relevant Experience
Hanford Youth Athletic Center (YAC), Hanford, CA — Recently completed project where 4Creeks provided architecture, survey, civil engineering, and utility coordination services. The architecture team led the overall site design and designed the new concession stand to create a functional and welcoming space for athletes, families, and visitors.
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Client Contact:

City of Tulare
Bryan Cahill, Project Manager
[email protected]
(559) 684-4208
411 E. Kern Avenue
Tulare, CA 93274
Consultant Project Manager:

Will Ruoff, AIA
(559) 802-3052
[email protected]
324 S. Santa Fe Street
Visalia, CA 93292
Delivery Method:

Design-Build
Completion Date:

March 2025
34 Tulare Downtown Police Station

TULARE, CA
Objective
The Tulare Downtown Police and Tulare Business
Innovation Zone (TBIZ) project repurposed a
once-abandoned City-owned structure into a
functional facility supporting both the Tulare
Police Department and a co-working/incubator
space for the Chamber of Commerce. The
project enhanced security, connectivity, and
accessibility while activating a key downtown
site.

Scope of Work
4Creeks provided architectural design and
project management services for the City of
Tulare, led by Project Manager Will Ruoff. The
team delivered comprehensive planning, building
design, and coordination of building systems to
support both law enforcement operations and
a collaborative business environment. Services
included evaluation of the existing structure,
development of interior layouts, and integration
of infrastructure upgrades, while addressing
site constraints related to security, parking, and
access. By performing design services in-house,
4Creeks maintained strong coordination across
disciplines and delivered a cohesive, efficient
design solution without reliance on external
consultants.

Outcome
Delivered with an original construction value of
$5.8 million and a final cost of approximately
$6.38 million, the project was completed without
claims or disputes. Through close coordination
with the City and contractor, 4Creeks maintained
alignment with budget and schedule, resulting in
a secure, efficient police facility and a dynamic
co-working space that supports local business
growth.

35 The Darling Hotel and Rooftop Lounge

VISALIA, CA
Objective
The goal of the Darling Hotel project was to
breathe new life into a vacant 1935 Art Deco
building, originally constructed as a courthouse
annex, by transforming it into a boutique
hotel that honors its historic character while
introducing modern amenities. The project
aimed to create a destination that serves both
visitors and the local community.

Scope of Work
4Creeks provided comprehensive services
for this multi-million-dollar adaptive reuse
and historic restoration, including structural
analysis, civil engineering, environmental
compliance, utility coordination, design, and
construction staking. Architect Will Ruoff
led the architectural vision, preserving the
building’s Art Deco charm while integrating
updated features such as rooftop amenities
and penthouse suites designed for business
travelers and special events.

Outcome
Delivered through a design-build approach, the
project was completed ahead of schedule, with
construction finishing in February 2020 versus
a planned May 2020 completion. The project
was constructed with an original contract value
of $7.5 million and a final construction cost of
approximately $8.2 million, with change orders
primarily associated with added restaurant
scope. The completed 32-room boutique
hotel successfully blends historic preservation
with modern amenities and stands as an
award-winning example of adaptive reuse,
demonstrating strong coordination, cost
control, and schedule efficiency.

Client Contact:

Graham & Associates
Matt Graham, President/Broker
[email protected]
(559) 754-3020
1005 N. Demaree Street
Visalia, CA 93291
Consultant Project Manager:

Will Ruoff, AIA
(559) 802-3052
[email protected]
324 S. Santa Fe Street
Visalia, CA 93292
Delivery Method:

Design-Build
Completion Date:

February 2020

Client Contact:

City of San Jose
Domenic Onorato, Project Manager
[email protected]
(408) 535-8407
1591 Senter Road
San Jose, CA 95112
Consultant Project Manager:

Karl Lundeen
(805) 423-0655
[email protected]
1880 Santa Barbara Avenue, Suite 320
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Delivery Method:

Progressive-Design-Build
Completion Date:

April 2024
36 San Jose Fire Training and Emergency Operations Center

SAN JOSE, CA
Objective
The San Jose Fire Training Center and Emergency
Operations Center (EOC) project was developed
to provide state-of-the-art facilities supporting
fire training and emergency response operations
in downtown San Jose. The approximately $52
million project enhances training capabilities and
improves operational efficiency for first responders.

Scope of Work
Led by Project Manager Karl Lundeen and Project
Architect Will Ruoff during their time at Ten
Over Studio*, the architectural team provided
comprehensive planning, design, and coordination
services for the multi-facility campus. The project
included a 40,000-square-foot training center
and classroom building, a 10,000-square-foot
steel-constructed EOC, and a 20,000-squarefoot wood-framed rehabilitation for apparatus and equipment storage. Karl and Will directed
coordination across a multidisciplinary consultant
team, including geotechnical, civil, structural, MEP,
training tower design, communication tower design,
and communication systems, ensuring alignment
between design intent, technical systems, and
operational needs.

Outcome
Delivered through a coordinated schedule, the
project was completed within its established
budget and without significant claims, reflecting
strong leadership and team coordination.

The facility now provides modern training and
emergency response infrastructure, serving as a
critical long-term resource for the San Jose Fire
Department.
*This project was completed while at Ten Over Studio.

37 Client Contact:

County of Tuolumne
Amy Arndt, Deputy Director
[email protected]
(209) 533-7381
10918 N. Airport Road
Columbia, CA 95310
Consultant Project Manager:

Karl Lundeen
(805) 423-0655
[email protected]
1880 Santa Barbara Avenue, Suite 320
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Delivery Method:

Design-Bid-Build
Completion Date:

June 2026 (Anticipated)
Objective
The Tuolumne County Ambulance Facility
project aims to repurpose a vacant residential
structure and its attached airplane hangar,
located near Columbia Airport, into a fully
functional, modern fire station. The project
enhances emergency response capabilities by
transforming underutilized space into a critical
public safety facility.

Scope of Work
4Creeks is providing architectural, civil, and
structural engineering services to support the
adaptive reuse and modernization of the site.

The design includes firefighter living quarters for
up to eight personnel, a three-engine apparatus
bay, a dedicated turnout room, shop space,
and comprehensive facility upgrades. Key
improvements include a new roofing system,
seismic retrofitting, upgraded electrical and
mechanical systems, and a propane-powered
backup generator. Throughout the design
process, the team has worked closely with
Tuolumne County to align facility programming
with long-term operational needs while
maintaining efficiency in design and delivery.

Outcome
Currently in the permitting phase, the project
team continues to coordinate closely with
County and Fire Department staff to maintain
progress against a compressed schedule
driven by grant funding requirements.

Through a phased design approach, the
team optimized the project scope to meet
immediate operational needs while planning
for future expansion, reducing upfront capital
costs and preserving funding for higher-priority
improvements. Cost estimates remain under budget,
demonstrating effective cost control, strategic planning, and strong coordination throughout the design process.

Additional Details
This project presented unique challenges, as the new
ambulance station was constructed within half of a
15,000-square-foot office building that remained fully
operational throughout. Adding a residential component
required new occupancy separations and careful
planning to integrate fire-rated construction while
maintaining uninterrupted access to the remaining
office areas. The 4,600-square-foot conversion
included accessibility upgrades, a new ambulance
carport, secure employee parking, an outdoor patio,
and a backup generator for the entire facility. Interior improvements created a modern, secure, and functional
environment with dedicated ambulance operations
space, secured storage, conference and training rooms,
and a CAD viewing area. Shared amenities, including a
kitchen, laundry facilities, day room, and six individual bunk rooms, support comfort and 24-hour staffing.

The result is a high-performing facility that supports
emergency response while seamlessly integrating into
the existing office setting.

Tuolumne County Ambulance Facility

COLUMBIA, CA

Woodlake Healthcare Clinic

WOODLAKE, CA
Objective
The goal of this project was to design and construct
a modern, fully code-compliant OSHPD 3 medical
clinic that would meet the healthcare needs of the
Woodlake community on a condensed delivery
schedule. The client sought a patient-focused
environment that prioritized efficiency, accessibility, and comfort, requiring a delivery model where
the Design and Build teams worked together to
streamline approvals, resolve issues quickly, and
reduce schedule risk.

Scope of Work
4Creeks provided architectural, civil, structural,
and MEP design for an OSHPD 3 clinic featuring ADA
access, acoustically controlled patient spaces,
and high-performance building systems. The Build
team managed permitting, early cost modeling,
constructability review, and full construction delivery, ensuring the design remained achievable and
budget-conscious. Their proactive coordination with
healthcare staff, subcontractors, and regulatory
agencies helped maintain the project’s demanding
schedule and avoid costly delays.

Outcome
The project was completed on time and within
budget despite industry-wide supply chain
challenges, demonstrating the strength of
4Creeks’ integrated design-build approach. Close
collaboration between the Design and Build teams
enabled faster decision-making, rapid issue
resolution, and fewer change orders, keeping the
schedule on track. From the start of design through
construction completion, the entire project was
delivered in just 14 months, outperforming typical
delivery methods and resulting in a safe, accessible,
and energy-efficient healthcare environment for
staff and patients.

Client Contact:

Graham and Associates
Matt Graham, Owner
[email protected]
(559) 754-3020
1005 N. Demaree Street
Visalia, CA 93291
Delivery Method:

Design-Build
Completion Date
March 2025
Consultant Project Manager:

Will Ruoff, AIA
(559) 802-3052
[email protected]
324 S. Santa Fe Street
Visalia, CA 93292
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Client Contact:

Kings County
Mitchel Cabrera, PE, Public Works Chief Engineer
[email protected]
(559) 852-2601
1400 W. Lacey Boulevard
Hanford, CA 93230
Consultant Project Manager:

Will Ruoff, AIA
(559) 802-3052
[email protected]
324 S. Santa Fe Street
Visalia, CA 93292
Delivery Method:

Design-Bid-Build
Completion Date:

Currently in Progress
Objective
The Hanford and Lemoore Library remodel
project aims to modernize both facilities by
incorporating ADA-compliant features, state-ofthe-art technology, and improved functionality.

The renovations enhance accessibility, create
inviting community spaces, and preserve
the historical character of the buildings while
integrating contemporary design elements.

Scope of Work
4Creeks is providing architectural, engineering,
and design coordination services for both library
renovations. The Hanford Library includes a
comprehensive interior and exterior remodel
with a new conference room that blends
historic character with modern elements such
as shade louvers and glass. The Lemoore
Library renovation merges a council chamber
and library into a unified, expanded facility
with dedicated spaces for children, teens, and
adults. The team has worked closely with County
and Library staff to align design solutions with
operational needs, accessibility requirements,
and long-term functionality.

Outcome
The project has progressed through
construction under budget through careful
coordination of County funding and targeted
grants for accessibility and energy-efficiency
improvements. The team strategically aligned
eligible design elements with grant requirements
to maximize funding while maintaining a
cohesive design across both facilities. This
coordinated approach has supported schedule
continuity and cost control, positioning the
project to deliver modern, accessible, and highly
functional community spaces.

Hanford and Lemoore Library Remodels

HANFORD AND LEMOORE, CA
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Valley Strong Ballpark (Visalia Rawhide)

VISALIA, CA
Objective
The goal of the Valley Strong Ballpark
improvements was to modernize and enhance
the City of Visalia’s Minor League Baseball
stadium, home of the Visalia Rawhide, through a
series of phased capital improvement projects.

These efforts were driven by evolving Minor
League Baseball facility standards, with a focus
on improving player development spaces,
spectator experience, safety, and overall stadium
operations while maintaining uninterrupted
seasonal use of the facility.

Scope of Work
4Creeks served as the Design-Build Entity,
providing project management and coordinating
design and construction activities across multiple
improvement projects. Working with the City of
Visalia, architects, engineers, and contractors, the
Design team and Build team oversaw planning,
budgeting, cost control, procurement, and
construction. Improvements included clubhouse
expansion, gym and batting cage facilities,
ADA accessibility and circulation upgrades,
lighting and electrical system replacements,
and field grading enhancements. 4Creeks also
coordinated permitting and compliance with
local building codes, ADA standards, and Minor
League Baseball requirements.

Outcome
The Valley Strong Ballpark improvements were
delivered through phased construction to
maintain ongoing stadium operations. The most
recent phase was completed three months
ahead of schedule, finishing in March 2026.

Client Contact:

City of Visalia
Rebecca Keenan, PE, Project Manager
[email protected]
(559) 713-4541
315 E. Acequia Avenue
Visalia, CA 93291
Consultant Project Manager:

Will Ruoff, AIA
(559) 802-3052
[email protected]
324 S. Santa Fe Street
Visalia, CA 93292
Delivery Method:

Design-Build
Completion Date:

March 2026
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41 Project Understanding
& Technical Approach
Lemoore Library, Lemoore, CA — Project rendering for the Lemoore Libary.

42 Project Understanding & Technical Approach
Project Understanding
4Creeks understands that Phase 1 of the Modified
Community Correctional Facility (MCCF)
Repurposing project is intended to provide the City
of Shafter with a clear, data-driven foundation for
decision-making regarding the future use of the
facility. This includes validating existing building
conditions, defining a detailed and functional space
program for the Police and Information Technology
Departments, and developing conceptual design
alternatives supported by cost and feasibility
analysis.

Based on our site walk and preliminary assessment,
we recognize that the MCCF facility presents a
strong adaptive reuse opportunity, supported by its
durable structural system, expansive floor plate, and
existing infrastructure capacity. At the same time,
key improvements will be required to modernize the
facility and align it with current municipal standards, including upgrades to site circulation and paving,
replacement of aging roofing systems, and full
modernization of interior finishes and building
systems. We also understand that the building’s
original design for high-density occupancy provides
a unique advantage for reuse, offering robust
mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection
systems that can support essential services such as
police and IT operations with greater efficiency and
resilience.

These characteristics position the facility well for
conversion into a secure, high-performing municipal
complex. The project will require thoughtful
integration of Police departmentoperations,
balancing public access, secure circulation,
evidence handling, and protected parking, with
the technical requirements of the IT Department,
including data infrastructure, climate-controlled
environments, and system reliability. In addition,
the City’s goal of accommodating future multidepartment use introduces opportunities to create flexible, adaptable spaces that can evolve over time.

Programming & Operational Alignment
Our process begins with direct engagement with
City leadership, police departmentpersonnel, and IT
staff to define operational workflows, space needs,
and adjacencies. Through facilitated workshops
and structured interviews, we will document
functional requirements, security considerations,
and anticipated growth needs, translating these into
a clear and validated space program.

This effort includes careful evaluation of secure and
public circulation, departmental adjacencies, and
site planning needs such as parking and access
control. Our civil engineering team brings relevant
experience supporting police facilities through
parking lot reconstruction and expansion projects,
addressing drainage, durability, and security
considerations that directly inform site planning for
this project.

Existing Conditions & Facility Assessment
Building on our site observations, 4Creeks will
perform a comprehensive evaluation of the
facility to validate existing conditions and identify
both constraints and opportunities. We recognize
that the City does not guarantee the accuracy
or completeness of existing record documents.

Consequently, our approach includes a full suite of
field investigation services, including topographic
surveys, utility investigations, and building
verification to support a data-driven design.

This assessment will specifically investigate:
• Structural & Seismic Integrity: Validating the
original 1990 construction to support the new
occupancy classifications.
• System Modernization: Evaluating aging MEP,
building envelope, and roofing systems.
• Hazardous Materials: Coordinating necessary
assessments and SJVAPCD notifications, as no
formal survey of the 1990 facility currently exists.

Concept Development & Space Planning
Using the validated program and assessment
findings, our team will develop a minimum of two
conceptual design alternatives illustrating the
reconfiguration of the 78,000-square-foot facility
to support Police staff, IT, and future City uses. The
building’s large, open floor plate and clear heights
create significant flexibility for tenant improvements
and efficient space planning. Our concepts will
explore how to organize departments, define
secure and public zones, and optimize circulation
while maintaining operational efficiency and
safety. During this phase, our team will develop

43 preliminary plans, adjacency diagrams, and design
narratives that allow the City to evaluate options
and refine project direction. Early coordination
with structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and
low-voltage systems, including specialized IT and
communications infrastructure, will ensure that each
concept is grounded in technical feasibility and
aligned with operational requirements. Conceptual
renderings will convey the reimagined spaces and
incorporate the City’s established branding and
identity into a cohesive wayfinding and signage
system.

Because our design disciplines and Build team
collaborate closely throughout the process,
potential coordination challenges can be identified
and resolved early. Shared digital platforms and
BIM-based coordination tools allow our team and
subconsultants to work from fully integrated models,
improving accuracy and reducing conflicts as
the design advances. Order-of-magnitude cost
estimates and constructability input are developed
alongside each concept, allowing design decisions
to be evaluated in real time against budget and
implementation considerations. If needed, our team
works collaboratively to adjust scope, refine layouts,
or identify efficiencies to maintain alignment with
project goals while preserving functionality and
performance. Design solutions will incorporate
security-focused planning principles, efficient
adjacencies, and opportunities to enhance the
building’s functionality and user experience.

Sustainability & Technical Infrastructure
A core component of our technical evaluation is
the development of an integrated energy resilience
strategy. This includes the mandatory Solar
Photovoltaic (PV) feasibility assessment and the
identification of space and cooling requirements for
a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to support
continuous Police and IT operations.

To further future-proof the site, 4Creeks will:
• Analyze EV Infrastructure: Evaluating the site for
both City fleet and public-facing electric vehicle
charging stations in compliance with current
building codes.
• Prioritize IT Continuity: Developing a strategy
to ensure all existing network hardware and
critical fiber ring nodes remain fully operational
throughout any future construction activity.
• Address Public Safety Needs: Designing for a
100-person EOC-ready conference room and a
new 90-foot communications tower to support
regional law enforcement connectivity.

Stakeholder Coordination & Design
Development
4Creeks prioritizes clear, structured communication
throughout Phase 1 to ensure alignment between
City leadership, departmental stakeholders, and the
project team. We will facilitate regular coordination
meetings, programming workshops, and milestone
review sessions that allow stakeholders to actively
participate in shaping the project direction. To
support efficient decision-making, we recommend
establishing a core stakeholder group representing
Police staff, IT, and City leadership to guide key
project decisions while maintaining input from
broader user groups.

This approach streamlines communication
while ensuring that operational needs are fully
represented. Internally, our team conducts
interdisciplinary coordination meetings across
architectural, civil, structural, MEP, and technology
disciplines to ensure that all systems and design
elements remain aligned as concepts develop.

These coordination efforts allow us to identify
potential conflicts early, maintain consistency
across disciplines, and present the City with clear,
well-coordinated solutions at each milestone. This
structured and transparent process ensures that
decisions are informed, timely, and aligned with
project goals, reducing uncertainty and maintaining
momentum throughout Phase 1.

Cost Awareness & Budget Alignment
Preliminary cost modeling will be developed
alongside conceptual design alternatives to provide
clear visibility into project costs. These evaluations
identify major cost drivers, including building
system upgrades, site improvements, and interior
renovations, and allow the City to compare options
based on both performance and budget. With
input from our in-house Build team, cost estimating
becomes an active design tool rather than a static
deliverable. Design decisions are continuously
evaluated against real-world construction
considerations, allowing our team to proactively
adjust scope, refine layouts, or identify efficiencies

44 to maintain alignment with project goals. This
approach supports informed decision-making while
minimizing the risk of cost escalation in later phases.

Implementation & Phasing Strategy
Our team will develop a preliminary phasing
strategy that considers how the facility can be
renovated and occupied efficiently. This includes
evaluating sequencing options, identifying
constraints, and planning for potential relocation
or transition of operations. Early consideration of
phasing ensures that conceptual designs remain
grounded in real-world implementation and
supports a smoother transition into future project
phases.

Delivering a Clear Path Forward
Through a structured, collaborative, and technically
grounded approach, 4Creeks will provide the City
with a comprehensive Phase 1 deliverable that
clearly defines program requirements, validates
existing conditions, and presents feasible design
solutions supported by cost and implementation
strategies.

Our goal is not only to complete the Phase 1
scope, but to equip the City with clear, actionable
information that supports confident decisionmaking and reduces uncertainty as the project advances. By aligning programming, technical
evaluation, and conceptual design with realtime cost and constructability input, our team ensures that each recommendation is practical,
implementable, and grounded in real-world
conditions.

A key strength of 4Creeks is the seamless
integration of our Design and Build teams, which
work collaboratively throughout Phase 1 to inform
design decisions with constructability insight,
cost validation, and phasing considerations. This
integrated approach allows us to identify potential
challenges early, streamline coordination across
disciplines, and develop solutions that remain
aligned with the City’s budget, schedule, and longterm operational goals.

Should the City elect to proceed into Phase 2,
this same team structure provides a natural and
efficient transition into final design and construction, maintaining continuity in project knowledge,
communication, and accountability. By carrying
forward the insights and decisions established
during Phase 1, 4Creeks is positioned to support a
streamlined delivery process that minimizes risk and
enhances overall project success.

Through this approach, 4Creeks will serve as a
trusted partner to the City of Shafter, providing the
technical expertise, coordination, and leadership
necessary to transform the MCCF into a functional,
efficient, and future-ready municipal facility.

Tulare Business Innovation Zone (TBIZ), Tulare, CA

45 Phase 1 Work Plan & Schedule
Tulare Police Station/TBIZ, Tulare, CA — Architecture, civil engineering, structural engineering, surveying, utility coordination, interior design, and construction management services provided by 4Creeks.

46 Phase 1 Work Plan & Schedule
How We’ll Deliver Phase 1: Clear,
Structured, and Built for Decision-Making
4Creeks will lead Phase 1 through a structured,
collaborative process that aligns technical
investigation, programming, and conceptual
design into clear, decision-ready deliverables.

Our approach is informed not only by the RFQP
requirements, but also by firsthand observations
from the project site walk, allowing us to begin this
effort with a grounded understanding of existing
conditions, constraints, and opportunities. This
ensures early alignment with City priorities while
reducing uncertainty as the project advances.

Integrated Team Structure & Coordination
4Creeks will support Phase 1 with a fully integrated
team of architectural, engineering, and construction
professionals working collaboratively under a unified
structure. Our team includes licensed architects,
civil and structural engineers, planners, designers,
construction managers, and QA/QC specialists who
coordinate closely throughout each task. Project
leadership will be led by Will Ruoff, AIA, serving
as the primary point of contact for the City and
providing overall design direction and coordination.

Karl Lundeen will lead day-to-day architectural
coordination and design development, ensuring that
project tasks progress efficiently and remain aligned
with City goals. Supporting staff across architecture,
engineering, and technical disciplines will contribute
to programming, assessment, and conceptual
development efforts.

Our subconsultants are integrated directly into
this workflow and coordinated by the 4Creeks
team to maintain a single point of contact
and consistent communication. Evaluation of
mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and commissioning
systems will be handled by BMA Mechanical +,
while electrical and low-voltage systems will be
handled by Thoma Electric, Inc. Fire protection
systems and code compliance will be handled by
Another in the Fire Sprinkler Design, Inc., and radio,
communications, and tower infrastructure will be
handled by Forrest Telecom Engineering, Inc. Site
planning and landscape design will be handled by
Wood Architecture, Inc.. This coordinated structure
ensures that all building systems, site elements, and
specialty requirements are addressed cohesively
throughout Phase 1.

Task 1 – Project Initiation & Programming
Schedule: Early – Mid September 2026
We will begin with a focused kickoff meeting and
programming workshops with City leadership,
Police departmentstaff, and IT representatives to
confirm project goals, operational workflows, and
space requirements. These sessions will define
adjacencies, security zones, and long-term flexibility
needs, with particular attention to the integration of
police operations, IT infrastructure, and future multidepartment uses.

Building on input from Forrest Telecom
Engineering, this effort will also incorporate early
planning for dispatch operations, radio systems,
communications infrastructure, and Emergency
Operations Center (EOC) functionality—ensuring
that spatial and system requirements for these
critical components are defined early and
integrated into the overall program. Early electrical
and low-voltage infrastructure considerations will
be coordinated with Thoma Electric, Inc. to ensure
alignment with system requirements.

Deliverables:
• Kickoff Summary
• Detailed space program for the police
departmentand IT functions
Task 2 – Existing Conditions & Site
Assessment
Mid September – October 2026 (Concurrent with
Task 1)
Our team will perform a comprehensive field
verification and systems assessment, expanding
upon insights gathered during the site walk. Initial
observations indicate that while the building’s CMU
structural system remains in strong condition and
well-suited for essential services use, several key
upgrades will be required to support long-term
functionality.

Site improvements will include full pavement
reconstruction due to extensive surface
deterioration, as well as replacement of existing
perimeter fencing to improve both security and
civic presence. Evaluation of site circulation, layout, and landscape opportunities will be handled in
coordination with Wood Architecture, Inc. to enhance

47 both functionality and public interface. Interior
assessments will address slab-on-grade cracking,
degraded ceiling systems requiring full replacement,
and potential hazardous materials requiring
abatement. Roofing evaluation indicates that full
system replacement will likely provide the most
cost-effective long-term solution. From a systems
standpoint, the facility presents a strong foundation
for reuse, with existing mechanical, electrical,
plumbing, and fire protection infrastructure originally designed for high-occupancy conditions. Evaluation
of mechanical and plumbing systems will be
handled by BMA Mechanical +, electrical and lowvoltage systems will be handled by Thoma Electric, Inc., and fire protection systems will be handled by
Another in the Fire Sprinkler Design, Inc. This provides significant capacity and flexibility to support police
and IT operations, including opportunities for system
reuse, targeted upgrades, and integration of modern
technologies.

Deliverables:
• Updated as-built drawings
• Systems assessment report (architectural,
structural, MEP, IT, fire protection, Build)
• Structural and envelope evaluation
Task 3 – Conceptual & Schematic Design
Development
Schedule: October – November 2026
Based on programming and site analysis, we will
develop a minimum of two conceptual design
alternatives that explore different approaches
to space planning, circulation, and phased
occupancy. These concepts will prioritize secure
zoning, operational efficiency, and flexibility for
future expansion. This phase will address not only
the space needs of the Police and IT Departments,
but also accommodate future City departments.

By evaluating the project as a whole—including
potential phased implementation—we will identify
which improvements are required upfront and
which can be strategically deferred. This analysis
will consider long-term growth potential, integration
of additional departments, and adjacencies that
support interdepartmental collaboration. Design
solutions will respond directly to the building’s
large open floor plate and clear heights, allowing
efficient reconfiguration using non-load-bearing
systems while maintaining structural integrity. Site
planning will incorporate secure parking, controlled
access points, and improved public interface
areas, with site and landscape design elements
coordinated with Wood Architecture, Inc. CPTED
principles will be applied to enhance safety and
visibility. Coordination of building systems and
infrastructure will be carried out in collaboration with BMA Mechanical +, Thoma Electric, Inc., Another in
the Fire Sprinkler Design, Inc., and Forrest Telecom
Engineering to ensure that each concept aligns with
system requirements, operational needs, and longterm functionality.

Deliverables:
• Two (2) conceptual design alternatives
• Schematic floor plans and adjacency diagrams
• CPTED summary outlining safety, visibility, and
access control strategies incorporated into the
site and facility design
• Solar and energy feasibility concepts
Task 4 – Technical Evaluations & Systems
Concepts
September– November 2026 (Concurrent with Task
1 and 2)
Our interdisciplinary team will initiate the Technical
Evaluations and System Concepts phase by
conducting a coordinated review of existing MEP,
IT, security, and power infrastructure to establish
baseline conditions and identify conceptual
upgrade pathways. Early coordination meetings with
City leadership, Police Department representatives,
and Forrest Telecom Engineering will ensure that
operational workflows, system expectations, and
long‑term resiliency goals are fully aligned. These
discussions will help validate technical priorities,
including dispatch operations, communications
equipment needs, and IT system integration.

Building on this foundation, we will evaluate
energy‑related systems and opportunities,
including a Solar PV Feasibility Assessment, BESS
Feasibility Assessment, and comprehensive
generator evaluation. These analyses will
consider infrastructure capacity, space allocation,
equipment environments, redundancy needs, and
the operational requirements unique to Police
and IT functions. As findings emerge, the team will
engage the City in focused review meetings to
confirm feasibility, clarify constraints, and refine

48 system concepts. The phase will conclude with the
development of an integrated power resilience
strategy that outlines how solar generation, battery
storage, and generator power can work together
to support operational continuity and long‑term
cost efficiency. This strategy will highlight required
electrical upgrades and dependencies that should
be addressed in future phases. A consolidated
deliverable package will be provided to the City,
summarizing system assessments, upgrade
concepts, and resilience recommendations
to support Phase 2 planning and informed
decision‑making.

Deliverables:
• Generator evaluation and redundancy analysis
• Conceptual MEP/IT/security system upgrade
recommendations
• Integrated power and energy
recommendations
Task 5 – Visualization Materials
Schedule: November 2026
To support stakeholder alignment and decisionmaking, we will develop clear, high-quality visual materials illustrating key spaces and design
concepts. These visuals will help communicate
layout, scale, and overall design direction to City
leadership and user groups.

Deliverables:
• Minimum three (3) 3D renderings
• Conceptual finishes palette
Task 6 – Cost Modeling & Phasing Strategy
Schedule: September – Early December 2026
Our Build team will provide real-time cost input
throughout the design process, developing orderof-magnitude cost estimates for each conceptual alternative. These estimates will identify key cost
drivers, evaluate trade-offs, and support informed
decision-making. We will also develop a phased
implementation strategy that prioritizes Police
Department relocation while maintaining flexibility
for IT integration and future multi-department
use as well as other departments in the future.

This sequencing approach will be aligned with
operational continuity and funding considerations.

Deliverables:
• Concept-level cost estimates
• Phasing plan for police department/IT
relocation
Task 7 – Final Phase 1 Report &
Recommendations
Schedule: December 2026
All findings, analyses, and design concepts will be
compiled into a comprehensive Phase 1 report that
provides the City with a clear understanding of
feasibility, scope, and cost. This document will serve
as the foundation for City decision-making and
potential progression into Phase 2.

Deliverables:
• Complete Phase 1 report
Looking Ahead: Seamless Transition into
Design-Build Delivery
While this proposal focuses on Phase 1 services,
our team is structured to seamlessly transition
into Phase 2, including final design, permitting,
and construction, should the City elect to move
forward. Because our Design team and Build
team operate as a unified Design-Build Entity, this
transition occurs without disruption, maintaining
continuity in project knowledge, decision-making,
and accountability. Our Build team participated in
the project site walk and preliminary evaluation,
allowing early identification of key construction
considerations such as pavement reconstruction,
roofing replacement, interior system demolition, and
opportunities for efficient system reuse.

Throughout Phase 1, our Build team works in
parallel with the Design team and subconsultants
to provide real-time input on constructability,
system coordination, cost alignment, and phasing
considerations. This collaboration strengthens
decision-making, reduces risk, and ensures that
conceptual design solutions remain grounded in
practical implementation. This integrated approach
provides the City with a clear, actionable path
forward, supporting confident decision-making
in Phase 1 and positioning the project for efficient
delivery in future phases.

49 50
Proposed Project Schedule

SHAFTER MODIFIED COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
REPURPOSING PROJECT - PHASE 1 SCHEDULE DURATION
TASK 1: PROJECT INITIATION & PROGRAMMING  EARLY – MID SEPTEMBER 2026  X XX
x
KICKOFF MEETING & PROGRAMMING WORKSHOPS *

OPERATIONAL WORKFLOW & SPACE REQUIREMENTS DEVELOPMENT - --

ADJACENCY, SECURITY ZONING & FLEXIBILITY PLANNING -
--

COMMUNICATIONS & IT INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMMING -
--

EOC FUNCTIONALITY & SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS PLANNING -
--
DELIVERABLE: PROGRAMMING DOCUMENTS -
-
CITY REVIEW PERIOD 2 WEEKS *
*
TASK 2: EXISTING CONDITIONS & SITE ASSESSMENT  MID SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2026 x XXXXX

FIELD VERIFICATION & SYSTEMS ASSESSMENT -
---

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ABATEMENT EVALUATION -
---
DELIVERABLE: AS-BUILT DRAWINGS & SYSTEMS ASSESSMENT REPORT - --
CITY REVIEW PERIOD 2 WEEKS *
*
TASK 3: CONCEPTUAL & SCHEMATIC DESIGN DEVELOPMENT  OCTOBER – NOVEMBER 2026  X XXX
XXXX

CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS DEVELOPMENT -
---
DESIGN PROGRESS REVIEW MEETING WITH CITY *
DELIVERABLE: CONCEPTUAL DESIGN PACKAGE -
---
CITY REVIEW PERIOD 2 WEEKS *
*
TASK 4: TECHNICAL EVALUATIONS & SYSTEMS INTEGRATION  SEPTEMBER– NOVEMBER 2026 X

XXXXXXX
XXXXX
KICKOFF / COORDINATION MEETING WITH CITY & PD/IT *

BASELINE REVIEW OF EXISTING MEP / IT / SECURITY SYSTEMS - --

EXISTING GENERATOR ASSESSMENT -
---
DISPATCH & COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS WORKSHOP *

SYSTEMS UPGRADE CONCEPTS DEVELOPMENT -
---

SOLAR PV FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT -
---

BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT - ---

POWER RESILIENCE STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT -
-
--
DELIVERABLES: FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS NARRATIVES - ---
CITY REVIEW PERIOD 2 WEEKS *
*
TASK 5: VISUALIZATION & DESIGN COMMUNICATION  NOVEMBER 2026  X XXX
3D RENDERINGS DEVELOPMENT -
---

CONCEPTUAL FINISHES PALETTE -
---
CITY REVIEW PERIOD 2 WEEKS *
*
TASK 6: COST MODELING & PHASING STRATEGY  SEPTEMBER– EARLY DECEMBER 2026  X XXXXX
XXXX
CONCEPT‑LEVEL COST ESTIMATES -
---

PHASING PLAN FOR PD / IT RELOCATION -
---
CITY REVIEW PERIODS 2 WEEKS EACH *
*
**
TASK 7: PHASE 1 REPORT & RECOMMENDATIONS  DECEMBER 2026  X XXXX
PREPARE AND COMPILE PHASE 1 REPORT -
---
DELIVERABLE: PHASE 1 REPORT -

SEP OCT NOV DEC
2026

Fee Proposal
The Darling Hotel & Rooftop Lounge, Visalia, CA — 4Creeks provided project management, civil and structural engineering, survey, and utility coordination services for the Darling Hotel—supporting the successful adaptive reuse of this award-winning boutique hotel. 51

52 In accordance with the RFQP requirements, 4Creeks, Inc. has submitted its fee proposal as a separate, signed, and dated PDF.

Fee Proposal

Required Statements
Woodlake Health Clinic, Woodlake, CA — 4Creeks provided architectural, civil, and structural engineering services for the Woodlake Health Clinic, supporting a coordinated design that prioritizes functionality, accessibility, and long-term performance. 53

54 MCCF Repurposing Project RFQP

ATTACHMENT A

REQUIRED STATEMENTS
This form is provided as a convenience for proposers to respond to the “Required Statements” section of this RFQP. You may complete and return this form or include your own statements of assurance which meet the requirements.

By signature on the cover letter of this submittal and by including this document, I/we attest and agree to the following:

A. Scope of Work and Addenda
I/We will perform the services and adhere to the requirements described in this RFQP, including the following addenda issued by the City (list the addenda by date and/or number):

B. Public Records Act
I/We acknowledge that subsequent to award of this RFQP, all of part of this submittal may be released to any person or firm who may request it, as prescribed by the State of California Public Records Act (Govt. Code 6250, et seq), and that:
______ None of this submittal is considered proprietary OR
______ The portions/pages of this submittal identified below are proprietary and/or confidential for the reasons stated (cite the specific exemptions allowed by the California Public Records Act/Government Code):

I/We acknowledge that the above statements may be subject to legal review and challenge.

C. Non-Substitution of Designated Staff
I/We assure that the designated project team, including sub-design-builders (if any), is used for this project and that departure or reassignment of, or substitution for, any member of the designated project team or sub-design-builder(s) shall not be made without the prior written approval of the City.

D. Non-Conflict of Interest
I/We warrant that no official or employee of the City has an interest, has been employed or retained to solicit or aid in the procuring of the resulting contract, nor that any such person will be employed in the performance of such contract without immediate divulgence of such fact to the City.

x
Addendum No. 1 03/02/2026 Addendum No. 2 03/23/2026

55 MCCF Repurposing Project RFQP

E. Non-Collusion
See Attachment A-1
F. Insurance Requirements
I/We agree to the indemnification and insurance requirements provided in the draft contract attached to the original RFQP and that the cost of complying with the insurance requirements is included in our pricing. I/We agree to provide complete and valid insurance certificates within ten (10) days of the City’s written request and acknowledge that failure to provide the documents within the time stated may result in the rejection of this proposal.

G. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION CERTIFICATION
TITLE 49, CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, PART 29
The proposer, under penalty of perjury, certifies that, except as noted below, he/she or any other person associated therewith in the capacity of owner, partner, director, officer, manager:
• is not currently under suspension, debarment, voluntary exclusion, or determination of ineligibility by any Federal agency;
• has not been suspended, debarred, voluntarily excluded or determined ineligible by any Federal agency within the past 3 years;
• does not have a proposed debarment pending; and
• has not been indicted, convicted, or had a civil judgment rendered against it by a court of competent jurisdiction in any matter involving fraud or official misconduct within the past 3 years.

If there are any exceptions to this certification, insert the exceptions in the following space.

Exceptions will not necessarily result in denial of award but will be considered in determining the firm’s responsibility. For any exception noted above, indicate below to whom it applies, initiating agency, and dates of action.

Note: Providing false information may result in criminal prosecution or administrative sanctions. The above certification is part of the Proposal. Signing this Proposal on the signature portion thereof shall also constitute signature of this document.

4Creeks, Inc. has no exceptions.

56 MCCF Repurposing Project RFQP

ATTACHMENT “A”

SKILLED AND TRAINED WORKFORCE CERTIFICATION
The undersigned does hereby certify to the City of Shafter (“City”) as follows:

As a condition to being evaluated for selection, Applicable law and/or the City’s election requires Proposer to provide an enforceable commitment to City that Proposer and its subcontractors at every tier will use a skilled and trained workforce to perform all work on the Project that falls within an apprenticeable occupation in the building and construction trades, in accordance with Public Contract Code section 2600 et seq.

Proposer has reviewed the skilled and trained workforce requirements under Public Contract Code 2600 et seq. (as it may be amended from time to time), and Proposer and its subcontractors at every tier will both comply with the foregoing Public Contract Codes sections and Proposer will provide monthly reports to City demonstrating that Proposer and its subcontractors performing work on the Project are complying with the requirements of Public Contract Code section 2600 et seq.

The skilled and trained workforce requirement shall not apply if Proposer provides evidence that Proposer has entered into a project labor agreement that will bind Proposer and all its subcontractors at every tier performing work on the Project to use a skilled and trained workforce.

Any person executing this certification on behalf of Proposer that is a corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or any other entity, hereby represents that he or she has full power to execute, and does execute, this certification on behalf of Proposer.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct and that this certification is executed on __________ [date], at ___________________ [city], ___________________ [state].

Name of Proposer
Signature
Name
Title

3/23/2026 Visalia
California
4Creeks, Inc. dba 4Creeks Design
Randy Wasnick, PLS
Vice President, 4Creeks Design

57 MCCF Repurposing Project RFQP

Attachment A-1

NON-COLLUSION DECLARATION

TO BE EXECUTED BY PROPOSER AND SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL
The undersigned declares:

I am the ___________________ of ___________________, the party making the foregoing Proposal.

The Proposal is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation. The Proposal is genuine and not collusive or sham.

Proposer has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other proposer to put in a false or sham proposal. Proposer has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any proposer or anyone else to put in a sham Proposal, or to refrain from responding. Proposer has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the Proposal price of Proposer or any other proposer, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the Proposal price, or of that of any other proposer. All statements contained in the Proposal are true.

Proposer has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her Proposal price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, to any corporation, partnership, company association, organization, proposal depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham Proposal and has not paid, and will not pay, any person or entity for such purpose.

Any person executing this declaration on behalf of a Proposer that is a corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or any other entity, hereby represents that he or she has full power to execute, and does execute, this declaration on behalf of Proposer.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct and that this declaration is executed on __________________________[date], at ________________________________City, ___________________[state].

Name of Proposer
Signature
Name
Title
Randy Wasnick, PLS
4Creeks, Inc. dba 4Creeks Design
Vice President, 4Creeks Design
3/23/2026
Visalia California
Vice President 4Creeks, Inc. dba 4Creeks Design

58 Optional Supporting
Information

59 County of Tuolumne
Contact:

Amy Arndt, Deputy Director
Email: [email protected]
Address:
10918 N. Airport Road
Columbia, CA 95310
Phone:
(209) 533-7381
Types of Work Completed
Tuolumne County Fire Station No. 74, Tuolumne County Ambulance Facility Key Personnel
Will Ruoff, AIA; Karl Lundeen
Client References
City of Dinuba
Contact:

Greg Chastain, Fire Captain
Email: [email protected]
Address:
496 E. Tulare, Avenue
Dinuba, CA 93618
Phone: (559) 591-5934
Types of Work Completed
City of Dinuba On-Call GIS Services, Dinuba Fire Department Key Personnel
Grant McNulty
City of Tulare
Contact:

Bryan Cahill, Project Manager
Email: [email protected]
Address:
411 E. Kern Avenue
Tulare, CA 93274
Phone: (559) 684-4208
Types of Work Completed
Downtown Tulare Police Station, Tulare Homeless Shelter Key Personnel
Will Ruoff, AIA; Karl Lundeen

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64 Honest, Authentic Solutions.
[email protected] | (559) 802-3052 | 324 S. Santa Fe Street, Visalia, CA 93292

Friday, March 27, 2026 5PM
4Creeks, Inc.
324 S. Santa Fe Street
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 802-3052
Capital Improvement Program Project No. 00009
City of Shafter
ATTN: Michael James, Assistant City Manager
[email protected]
336 Pacific Avenue
Shafter, CA 93263
City of Shafter
FEE PROPOSAL: Modified Community Correctional
Facility (MCCF) Repurposing Project

MCCF Repurposing Project RFQP

ATTACHMENT B
PHASE 1 FEE PROPOSAL
(FOR EVALUATION AND NEGOTIATION ONLY)
INSTRUCTIONS: Using this form, provide a total cost proposal for all services to be delivered, and a breakdown of costs delineated by tasks as described in your project plan. Include a schedule of hourly rates for all proposed staff and the amount of time each person will be devoted to this project.

Cost estimates can be submitted on your own form to provide greater detail. An itemized breakdown is encouraged.

All Phase 1 cost proposals shall be signed, dated, and submitted as a separate, clearly labeled PDF uploaded through BidNet Direct, in accordance with the RFQP’s electronic submittal requirements.

DESCRIPTION COST
$

TOTAL COST: $
Name of Firm:

Authorized Signature:

Printed Name and Title:

Date:

See attached documents.
4Creeks, Inc. dba 4Creeks Design
Randy Wasnick, PLS, Vice President, 4Creeks Design
03/27/2026

CITY OF SHAFTER MCCF PROJECT
Scope of Work Architect Principal
Architect
Project
Technician I
Project
Technician II
Project
Technician III
Project
Technician IV
Structural
Engineer
Senior
Structural
Engineer
Principal
Structural
Engineer
Construction
Manager
Cost
Estimator
Associate
Utility
Designer
Utility
Designer
Senior Utility
Designer Survey Wood(Landscape)
FTE
(Telecom)
BMA
(Mechanical and
Plumbing)
THOMA
(Electrical and Low
Voltage)
KRAZAN
(Hazardous Materials
Testing)
185.00 252.00 98.00 113.00 129.00 144.00 170.00 196.00 221.00 196.00 149.00 129.00 160.00 201.00 201.00 1.15 1.15 1.15 1.15 1.15 Fee Varies Task 1 - Project Initiation and Programming
Facilitate Project Kick-Off Meeting (1) 4 2 4 4 $1,500 $5,070 $4,500 $500.00 $16,039 Site Visit For Analysis 8 4 8 4 114.4278607 $27,732
Facilitate Project Design Review Meetings (4) 8 4 8 4 $4,732 Space Programing Diagrams 8 2 12 $3,532
$52,035
Task 2 - General Assesment of Existing Site
Create as-built drawings 12 8 8 4 $4,452
Systems Assessment Report 4 2 12 $2,500 $12,675 $4,500 $25,418 Perform Utility Research and Coordination 8 4 $2,084
Structural Assesment Report 8 20 4 $5,316
$37,270
Task 3 - Conceptual Design
Solar/Energy Concept $4,500 $5,175
Conceptual Design #1 4 2 12 12 4 $3,250 $9,454
Conceptual Design #2 4 2 12 12 4 $3,250 $9,454
Structural Analysis of Conceptual Designs 40 10 $9,010
$33,092
Task 4 - Technical Evaluation and System
Generator Evaluation $4,500 $5,175
Mechanical and Plumbing Upgrade Recommendations $7,605 $8,746 Electrical Upgrade Recommendations $4,500 $5,175
Radio and Telecom Upgrade Recommendations $15,000 $17,250 $36,346
Task 5 - Visualization Materials
Three Dimensional Renderings (3 total) 20 4 48 26 $13,156 $13,156
Task 6 - Cost Modeling and Phasing Strategy
Cost Estimate 4 80 $12,704
Constructability Review 34 $6,664
Phasing Plan 4 2 12 4 $3,756
$23,124
Task 7 - Final Phase 1 Report
Compiling Documents and preparing for Phase 2 issuance 12 8 12 $1,000 $1,000 $1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $500.00 $12,904 $12,904
TOTAL: 76 32 60 0 64 50 112 0 38 42 80 0 8 4 114.4278607 $7,500 $20,000 $26,550 $23,700 $1,200 $1,000.00 26550 TOTAL TASKS 1-7 = $207,900
$14,060.00 $8,064.00 $5,880.00 $0.00 $8,256.00 $7,200.00 $19,040.00 $0.00 $8,398.00 $8,232.00 $11,920.00 $0.00 $1,280.00 $804.00 $23,000.00 $8,625.00 $23,000.00 $30,532.50 $27,255.00 $1,380.00 f Subconsultants
Reimbursable
Expenses TOTAL
Fee Proposal
114.4
114.4

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Effective June 1, 2025
4Creeks, Inc. Fee Schedule – Professional
Fees are based on the median hourly pay rate for employees in each classification, plus, indirect costs, overhead, and profit. These rates are effective for one year from the contract execution date.

Classification Charges Per
Hour
Classification Charges Per
Hour
Architectural Services Planning Services
Associate Architect $160 Assistant Planner $108
Architect $185 Associate Planner $129
Senior Architect $221 Planner $149
Principal Architect $252 Senior Planner $180
Principal Planner $216
Civil Engineering Services
Assistant Engineer $149 Project Manager
Associate Engineer $165 Associate Project Manager $124
Engineer $180 Associate Project Manager - Design $149
Senior Engineer $215 Project Manager $149
Principal Engineer $252 Project Manager – Design $175
Senior Project Manager $196
GIS Services Public Outreach Coordination
GIS Technician $108 Associate Outreach Coordinator $108 GIS Analyst/Developer $124 Outreach Coordinator $129
GIS Manager $149
Drone Pilot $180 Software Engineering Services
Assistant Software Engineer $93
Expert Witness Associate Software Engineer $113
Expert Witness $309 Software Engineer $139
Senior Software Engineer $170
Land Surveying Services Structural Engineering Services Assistant Surveyor $124 Associate Structural Engineer $149 Associate Surveyor $155 Structural Engineer $170
Land Surveyor $175 Senior Structural Engineer $196
Senior Surveyor $200 Principal Structural Engineer $221 Principal Land Surveyor $235
Senior Survey Manager $165 Technical Services
1-Man, Survey Crew * $185 Project Technician I $98
2-Man, Survey Crew * $268 Project Technician II $113
3-Man, Survey Crew * $361 Project Technician III $129
Project Technician IV $144
1-Man, Survey Crew – Fresno/Tulare/Tuolumne $245
1-Man, Survey Crew – Kern/Kings $245 Utility Design Services Associate Utility Designer $129
2-Man, Survey Crew – Fresno/Tulare/Tuolumne $400 Utility Designer $160 2-Man, Survey Crew – Kern/Kings $400 Senior Utility Designer $201 3-Man, Survey Crew – Fresno/Tulare/Tuolumne $585 Water Consulting Services 3-Man, Survey Crew – Kern/Kings $585 Associate Water Consultant $118 Water Consultant $144
Senior Water Consultant $175
Direct Charges
At cost plus fifteen percent (15%):
• Transportation and per-diem expenses (auto mileage @ current IRS rate, off-road charges $50.00/day) • Printing and reproduction: $0.03 per b/w copy, $0.12 per color copy, $0.80 per sq. ft. large printing • Equipment rentals, subcontractors, laboratory analyses *Prevailing wage rates are subject to change based on the DIR updates.

Design

Exhibit B
Hourly Billing Rate Schedule
BMA Mechanical+ | 805. 544. 4269 | BMAslo.com
689 Tank Farm Rd., Suite 240, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 820 E. Mason Street, Suite B, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 1 of 1

ENGINEERING
Expert Witness See Exhibit B.1
Principal Engineer $290.00
Project Manager $130.00-220.00

MECHANICAL
Senior Designer $140.00 - $215.00
Designer III $130.00 - $185.00
Designer II $120.00 - $175.00
Designer I $110.00 - $145.00
Specialist III $110.00 - $150.00
Specialist II $100.00 - $120.00
Specialist I $100.00 - $110.00

PLUMBING
Senior Designer $140.00 - $215.00
Designer III $130.00 - $170.00
Designer II $120.00 - $160.00
Designer I $110.00 - $145.00
Specialist III $100.00 - $130.00
Specialist II $100.00 - $120.00
Specialist I $100.00 - $110.00

FIRE SPRINKLER
Senior Designer $130.00 - $225.00
Designer II $110.00 - $145.00
Designer I $100.00 - $130.00
Specialist II $100.00 - $120.00
Specialist I $100.00 - $110.00
ENERGY
Senior Analyst $150.00 - $215.00
Analyst III $140.00 - $170.00
Analyst II $130.00 - $155.00
Analyst I $120.00 - $150.00
Specialist II $110.00 - $130.00
Specialist I $100.00 - $120.00
NOTES:

1. Overtime rates are a 150% premium on the
rates listed

2. Travel time is billed at 20% discounted rates

COMMISSIONING
Principal Cx Agent $290.00
Senior Cx Agent $$140.00 - $185.00
Cx Agent II $130.00 - $170.00
Cx Agent I $120.00 - $155.00
Specialist II $100.00 - $130.00
Specialist I $100.00 - $120.00

ADMINISTRATION
Project Administrator $100.00 - $140.00
Marketing Specialist $95.00 - $140.00
Administrative Generalist $100.00 - $140.00

REIMBURSABLES
Mileage Prevailing IRS rate/mile
Travel & Lodging At cost
Per Diem Per GSA schedule
by area/region
Printing, Reprographics Cost + 15%
Miscellaneous At cost
Rev: 2/17/2026

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

SCHEDULE OF HOURLY RATES
2026
Professional Electrical Engineer $245.00
Electrical Engineer / Designer $215.00
Electrical Design Assistant $154.00
Electrical Cost Estimator $162.00
Field Technician / Electrician $157.00
Computer Aided Design / Drafter $136.00
Secretarial $117.00
Note: Overtime rates shall be 1.5 times the rates listed above for hours worked.

Reimbursable expenses shall include the following:
• Sub-consultant cost plus 10% markup or as negotiated. • Instrumentation and Equipment rental costs plus 10% markup. • Reproduction Cost + 15%
Rates are effective through December 31 annually

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Sprinkler Design, Inc.
2026 Fee Schedule
Classification Proposed Hourly Rate
Fire Protection Design & Consulting $125
16022 San Marco Place, Bakersfield, CA 93314

Forrest Telecom
Engineering, Inc.
2026 Fee Schedule
Classification Proposed Hourly Rate
Radio/Communications $238
6754 Bernal Ave Suite 740-104, Pleasanton, CA 94566

1512 W. Mineral King Ave. Visalia, Ca 93291 (559) 713-0631 Fee Schedule
Effective January 1, 2026
Principal $125
$110
$90
$80
$200
$190
$250
$375
**Travel time, to and from project location/vicinity to be billed at 75% of individuals billing rate** Fees are based on the median hourly pay rate for employees classification, plus indirect costs and overhead. Fee schedules for the billing categories are:

Construction Management Services
Arborcultural Services
Construction Inspector
Classification Proposed Hourly Rate
Landscape Architectural Services

1. Transportation and per - diem expenses. auto mileage at current IRS rates.

2. Printing and reproduction: $0.03 per b/w copy, $0.12 per color copy, $0.80 sq. ft. large printing Direct Charges
At cost plus ten percent (10%)
Construction Manager
Landscape Designer
Draftsperson
Landscape Architect / Project Manager
Expert Witness
Certified Arborist

2025-2026 Northern California
Prevailing Wage Fee Schedule

2025-2026 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

PREVAILING WAGE FEE SCHEDULE FOR PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL SERVICES Professional
Principal Engineer .................................................................................................................... $350.00 hour Registered Senior Engineer ...................................................................................................... $250.00 hour Professional Geologist.............................................................................................................. $250.00 hour Certi fi ed Asbestos Inspector/Manager .................................................................................... $225.00 hour Project Engineer/Manager ....................................................................................................... $160.00 hour Project Geologist ...................................................................................................................... $160.00 hour Environmental Specialist........................................................................................................... $160.00 hour Staff Professional (engineer/geologist) .................................................................................... $160.00 hour Expert Witness Testi mony
Consultati on, Preparati on for Court, Expert Witness – Principal Engineer ..................................... By Quote Consultati on, Preparati on for Court, Expert Witness – Registered Senior Engineer ....................... By Quote Stand-By at Offi ce (Waiti ng to be called to Court)........................................................................... By Quote Technicians/Technical Staff
Constructi on Inspector and Field Soils and Materials Tester Group 1 .................................................................................................................................... $160.00 hour Group 2 ................................................................................................................................... $142.00 hour Group 3 ................................................................................................................................... $131.00 hour Group 4 ................................................................................................................................... $125.00 hour Group 1
ANST Level II-III
DSA Masonry
DSA Shotcrete
Lead Inspector
NICET Level IV
NDT Level Two
Group 2
AWS-CWI Welding Inspector
ICC Certi fi ed Structural Inspector
NICET Level III
Shear Wall and Floor Systems
Building/Constructon Inspector
Group 3
Geotechnical Driller
Soils/Asphalt
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QUALIFICATIONS
& PROPOSALS

REQUEST FOR
PREPARED BY:

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT NO. GE 00009
Request for Qualifications and Proposals
for the Modified Community Correctional
Facility (MCCF) Repurposing Project
March 27, 2026

TABLE OF

CONTENTS

1. Cover Letter

2. Firm Qualifications

3. Project Team

4. Project Understanding & Technical Approach

TAB 1 - COVER LETTER

2021 Westwind Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93301 | P.O. Box 13633, Bakersfield, CA 93389 | 661.282.8048 O | www.klassensmith.com | CA #1019690 March 27, 2026
Michael James
City of Shafter
336 Pacific Avenue
Shafter, CA 93263
Dear Mr. James,
Klassen & Smith Construction, Inc., dba Klassen & Smith Architecture (Klassen & Smith), is pleased to present our Statement of Qualifications and Proposal in response to the City of Shafter’s Request for Qualifications and Proposals for the Modified Community Correctional Facility (MCCF) Repurposing Project, Capital Improvement Program Project No. GE 00009. In this response, you will read about our project experience, design approach, and the reasons why we are consistently chosen by our clients. We also highlight the combined qualifications of Klassen & Smith, our consulting engineers, and our construction professionals, demonstrating why our team is uniquely equipped to deliver the architectural services outlined in Phase 1 and the complete design-build services required for Phase 2.

As a fully integrated design-build firm, Klassen & Smith is well positioned to support both phases of the Modified Community Correctional Facility Repurposing Project outlined in the RFQP. Our team is committed to delivering the comprehensive architectural services aligned with the City’s goals, schedule, and budget for Phase 1 of this project.

Throughout Phase 1 of the project, our architecture team will work closely with the City of Shafter to deliver highquality, responsive, and efficient services tailored to the project’s specific needs.

Our strength lies in our multidisciplinary team, which includes a licensed in-house architect, architectural designers, construction professionals, schedulers, estimators, and skilled support staff working collaboratively under one roof.

This integrated approach allows us to provide thoughtful, well-coordinated solutions from initial design through construction. In addition to myself, the seasoned team members at Klassen & Smith providing architectural services for this project will include Architect, Mina Arsanious, supported by Luis Alvarez, Ruben Tellez and our consultant team. This group has extensive experience working on public works projects and securing the necessary approvals from governing agencies. Once the project continues to Phase 2, our team will expand to include Project Manager, Jacob Moe, supported by Nick Childers, Kelsey Cates, and our highly qualified Estimating team.

On behalf of the professionals at Klassen & Smith, I thank you for the opportunity to support your team in creating solutions that will accommodate your anticipated growth and improvements. Klassen & Smith confirms this proposal shall remain valid for 180 days from the date of submission. We are dedicated to delivering unparalleled designbuild services and we look forward to collaborating with you and the City of Shafter.

Addenda Acknowledged:
• Addendum 1, dated March 2, 2026
• Addendum 2, dated March 23, 2026
Sincerely,

KLASSEN & SMITH
Jim Klassen, President
[email protected]
661.809.2075

Addendum Acknowledgment Requirement
This Addendum No. 1 shall be acknowledged in the proposer’s submittal as required by the RFQP. Proposers shall specifically acknowledge receipt of this Addendum in their Cover Letter and in Attachment A – Required Statements.

Failure to acknowledge receipt of this Addendum may result in the proposal being rejected as non-responsive.

Sincerely,
_________________________________________
Michael James
Assistant City Manager
Attachments

1. Pre-Proposal Conference Sign-In Sheet

2. Pre-Proposal Conference Agenda

3. Site Tour Map

The City has not provided a current structural, seismic, or hazardous materials assessment specific to the proposed repurposing scope.

Based on available information, the City is not aware of the presence of hazardous materials; however, no formal hazardous materials survey has been conducted.

Proposers shall be responsible for evaluating existing conditions and shall include in their scope the services of qualified professionals to perform any necessary structural, seismic, and hazardous materials assessments required to support the proposed design and construction.

Proposers shall comply with all applicable regulatory requirements, including those of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD), and shall include all required coordination, notification, testing, and abatement measures as part of their scope of work.

For reference, proposers may consult the following SJVAPCD website resources for contact information and regulatory requirements:
https://www.valleyair.org/contact
https://www.valleyair.org/compliance/demolition-renovation/renovation/ Addendum Acknowledgment Requirement
This Addendum No. 2 and preceding addenda shall be acknowledged in the proposer’s submittal as required by the RFQP. Proposers shall specifically acknowledge receipt of this Addendum in their Cover Letter and in Attachment A – Required Statements. Failure to acknowledge receipt of this Addendum may result in the proposal being rejected as non-responsive.

Sincerely,
_________________________________________
Michael James
Assistant City Manager

TAB 2 - FIRM QUALIFICATIONS

Firm Name and Address
Klassen & Smith Construction, Inc.,
dba Klassen & Smith Architecture
2021 Westwind Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661.282.8048
www.klassensmith.com
Type of Firm
Corporation - Incorporate
in the State of California in 2016
Years in Business
9 Consecutive Years
Principals of the Firm
Jim Klassen | Owner/President
Robbie Smith | Owner/Secretary
Main Contact
Jim Klassen, President
661.809.2075
[email protected]
Architect License Number
Mina Arsanious, #C 40385
Employees by Discipline/Expertise
Architecture: 3
Construction: 8
Support Staff: 8
Total Number of Employees: 19
Klassen & Smith Construction, Inc., dba Klassen & Smith Architecture (Klassen & Smith) is located in Bakersfield, California, and has been serving clients since June 2016. Our team consists of highly experienced professionals with extensive backgrounds in both the architecture and construction industries. With a proven track record of successfully designing and constructing complex projects, we bring the expertise needed to provide top-tier architectural services to the City of Shafter for Phase 1 of the Modified Community Correctional Facility Repurposing Project in Shafter, CA.

Throughout the architectural services, the City of Shafter will receive dedicated attention from a licensed project architect and a skilled support team. These key professionals will oversee the project from inception to completion, working as integral team members to ensure seamless execution. Our team offers extensive experience in the public sector, providing services for municipal projects, adaptive reuse, facility condition assessments, and conceptual planning.

Klassen & Smith currently employs a team of nineteen full-time professionals, including a licensed architect, architectural designers, construction professionals, and skilled support staff. Our team’s capacity allows for the flexibility to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring clients have a dedicated single point of contact for seamless communication and support. Our firm maintains dedicated capacity and the resources to deliver the full scope of Phase 1 services on schedule and with the level of quality the City of Shafter expects for the project.

Furthermore, our clients have always received the direct attention of our firm’s principals. We take pride in being responsive and meeting our client’s needs with professional services. The City of Shafter and its team can expect the same level of dedicated, personalized attention from Klassen & Smith.

KLASSEN & SMITH

ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION

ARCHITECTURE

G E N E R A L

CONSTRUCTION

DESIGN-BUILD

CONSTRUCTION

MANAGEMENT
BASIC

SERVICES

TAB 3 - PROJECT TEAM

Jim Klassen
Owner

KLASSEN & SMITH PROPOSED DESIGN-BUILD TEAM
Robbie Smith
Owner
Mina Arsanious
Director of Architecture
Jacob Moe
Project Manager
Marqus Perez
Project Development
Tedd Piper
Estimating
Nick Childers
Superintendent
Kelsey Cates
Project Engineer
Luis Alvarez
Senior Architectural Designer
Ruben Tellez
Job Captain
City of Shafter, Modified Community Correctional Facility (MCCF) Repurposing Project Derek Semchak
Estimating

KLASSEN & SMITH PROPOSED SUB-CONSULTANTS
City of Shafter, Modified Community Correctional Facility (MCCF) Repurposing Project

CIVIL ENGINEER
Landmark Surveying & Engineering
Bluhm Engineering, Inc.

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING ENGINEER
NAI Consulting Engineers

COMMUNICATION & TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING
Infinity Communications & Consulting

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
Design Studios Landscape Development

TEAM ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Klassen & Smith Construction, Inc., dba Klassen & Smith Architecture (Klassen & Smith), fosters clear communication channels, establishes precise expectations with clients, and cultivates a culture of continuous professional growth and excellence. Our cohesive team operates under one roof in Bakersfield, enabling seamless collaboration, rapid decisionmaking, and unified project delivery across architectural design, engineering coordination, and construction phases.

Each team member is carefully selected for their specialized expertise, prior experience in educational and publicsector architectural projects, and unwavering commitment to quality. In providing professional architectural services, our professionals take primary responsibility for partnering closely with the City of Shafter to guide informed decisions that align with the City’s goals. Throughout the architectural services, from initiation and site assessment through schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding assistance, permitting, and construction administration, each team member holds clear, defined responsibilities. This structured approach ensures efficient progress, accountability at every phase, and comprehensive, compliant design documents and project delivery that support the City’s needs.

Jim Klassen & Robbie Smith
OWNERS
As the Owners of Klassen & Smith, Jim & Robbie provide overall strategic direction, set long-term goals, and ensure the firm’s alignment with client needs and company values.

Marqus Perez

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
The Project Development role focuses on advancing projects from concept through feasibility and pre-planning stages. Responsibilities include:
• Leading early-stage project setup, including scope definition, feasibility studies, and alignment with client goals (e.g., enrollment projections, bond-funded priorities).
• Coordinating pre-master plan activities such as site evaluations, programmatic needs analysis, and initial stakeholder engagement. • Identifying opportunities for funding, partnerships, or phased development. • Supporting transition from visioning to detailed planning by developing project charters, timelines, and risk assessments. • Collaborating with estimating and architectural teams to ensure realistic development paths.

Mina Arsanious

DIRECTOR OF ARCHITECTURE, ARCHITECT
The Director of Architecture plans, coordinates, directs and is responsible for the strategy, business development and operation of the Architecture Department of the company. The following duties are performed personally or with assistance by other personnel:
• Participate as a collaborative, tactical partner with assigned project team. • Financial Management – Provides Department budget, oversight of individual project budgets and schedules, working understanding of individual project progress.
• Risk Management – Architect of Record with Governing Agencies. Evaluates success of each project. Monitors and if needed manages issues on individual projects or with individual clients. • Staff Management – Reinforce adherence to standards and reporting on each project. Manage labor resources. • Collaborates and coordinates with the Construction Department as well as Finance, Legal and Business Development.

Luis Alvarez

SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
The Senior Architectural Designer plays a key role in delivering high-quality architectural solutions supported by Klassen & Smith’s advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM) standards. Under the leadership of our BIM Lead, Luis Alvarez, all architectural projects benefit from a coordinated digital design environment that enhances accuracy, communication, and execution across all phases of design. Responsibilities include:
• Developing conceptual and schematic design materials, including preliminary sketches, diagrams, renderings, and 3D models that communicate design intent and explore site and building configurations. • Utilizing BIM tools to produce coordinated and high-performance design documents, ensuring quality, accuracy, and alignment with Klassen & Smith’s established BIM standards and protocols. • Conducting and supporting data collection efforts, such as space utilization analyses, and translating findings into thoughtful, functional design concepts that meet project requirements. • Participating in stakeholder engagement sessions, workshops, and design meetings to refine design ideas, incorporate user feedback, and ensure that project goals are fully understood and addressed. • Preparing clear and comprehensive presentation materials, including reports, diagrams, drawings, and visualizations to support decision-making throughout each phase of the architectural process. • Advancing design solutions that prioritize equity, sustainability, building performance, and long-term operational efficiency, with particular sensitivity to educational and community-serving environments. • Facilitating interdisciplinary coordination through BIM, improving system integration, reducing potential conflicts, and enabling smoother construction execution and reduced change orders.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Ruben Tellez

JOB CAPTAIN
The Job Captain plans, coordinates, directs and is responsible for managing and scheduling consulting engineers that are producing the Drawings for awarded architectural projects. The Job Captain assists the Architect by directly balancing the technical requirements and quality standards of projects against the labor budgets and deadline realities of projects. Responsibilities include:
• Coordinates the development and production of architectural drawings and project documents from schematic design through construction documents.
• Manages and leads the interface and coordination of consultants. Assists in the coordination of the consultants’ work into the architectural drawings.
• Reviews drawings for technical accuracy, code compliance, constructability, and adherence to office standards. • Manages and organizes project workflows, task assignments, and deadlines to ensure timely and accurate document delivery. • Confirms corrections and coordinates final documents for each phase of work. • Supports responses to plan check comments, RFIs, and revisions during permitting and construction. • Prepares and assists with detailing, specifications, material research, and product integration. • Maintains organized digital project files, documentation logs, and coordination records.

Jacob Moe

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
The Construction Project Manager serves as the primary leadership role, providing overall direction, coordination, and accountability across all construction management disciplines. Responsibilities include:
• Leads overall project management, coordinating with the City, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to achieve project objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Develops and manages detailed project schedules using tools such as Procore, tracking progress and implementing adjustments to ensure timely completion.
• Oversees cost estimating and budgeting, conducting cost-benefit analyses to control expenses and optimize resource allocation. • Performs constructability reviews during design phases to identify potential issues and recommend value engineering solutions. • Manages bid/contract phase services, including bid evaluation, contractor selection, and contract negotiations. • Handles change management, reviewing and negotiating claims to minimize disputes and maintain project integrity. • Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and provisions outlined in the RFQP. • Facilitates project closeout/turnover, coordinating final inspections, documentation handover, and warranty management.

Nick Childers

SUPERINTENDENT
The Construction Superintendent is the on-site operational leader, responsible for directing field activities, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence during construction. Responsibilities include:
• Supervises daily on-site construction activities, ensuring safe and efficient execution of work by subcontractors and crews. • Conducts field management and inspections to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, and quality standards. • Coordinates construction mobilization, including site setup, equipment staging, and logistical planning for the project scope. • Monitors on-site project controls, tracking actual progress against the schedule and reporting deviations promptly. • Enforces safety protocols, including fall protection, safe work practices, and construction site safety requirements. • Manages field-related document control, maintaining daily logs, RFIs, submittals, and other site records. • Oversees implementation of approved changes in the field and documents their impacts. • Supports closeout/turnover by coordinating punch lists, final clean-up, and handover of completed facilities.

Kelsey Cates

PROJECT ENGINEER
The Project Engineer fulfills the Owner’s required administrative assistant role while providing technical and administrative support to the project team, ensuring efficient document control and compliance coordination. Responsibilities include:
• Provides administrative support, including preparation and distribution of meeting minutes, agendas, and correspondence with stakeholders. • Manages document control systems, organizing and maintaining project files, drawings, specifications, and electronic records. • Assists with project scheduling, tracking, and progress reporting. • Handles administrative tasks for bid/contract phases, including compilation of bid documents, substitution listings, and subcontractor lists. • Supports cost estimating and budgeting through tracking of invoices, change orders, and financial documentation. • Coordinates compliance certifications, including non-collusion declarations, drug-free workplace certifications, and escrow agreements. • Processes RFIs, claims, and change management documentation administratively. • Assists in closeout/turnover by compiling as-built drawings, warranties, and final administrative deliverables.

Tedd Piper & Derek Semchak

ESTIMATORS
The Estimating Department is responsible for all cost estimating activities of the firm. Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals and other documentation to prepare time, cost and labor estimates for projects. Responsibilities include:
• Identifies cost trends to ensure accuracy of estimates and process improvement efforts. • Consults with clients, vendors, subcontractors, suppliers and personnel in other departments or construction Project Managers and Superintendents to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. • Manages cost factors and prepares estimates used for proposals in bids to clients for project opportunities. • Manages public works and private competitive bidding process including but not limited to bid forms, bid evaluation, subcontractor solicitation, public contract code requirements and quality control. • Manages procurement process including but not limited to the project budget, subcontractor listing, exhibits, scopes of work and handoff meeting.
• Reviews and analyzes data to determine material and labor requirements.

CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Landmark Engineering
Michael Dauster, Civil Engineer
8302 Espresso Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93312, ph. 661.859.1923 Bluhm Engineering, Inc.

Steve Bluhm, Structural Engineer
211 Winterton Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312, ph. 661.204.1295 NAI Consulting Engineers
Sam Nakhla, Senior Electrical Engineer
Mrit K. Roy, P.E. Mechanical and Plumbing Lead
28043 Smythe Dr, Ste. 201, Valencia, CA 91355, ph. 661.244.2772 Infinity Communications & Consulting, Inc.
4909 Calloway Dr, Suite 102, Bakersfield, CA 93312, ph. 661.716.1840 Design Studios by Landscape Development, LLC
Mike McDonnell, Principal Landscape Architect, LEED AP
88 N. Oak Street, Suite 1A, Ventura, CA 93001, ph. 661.295.1970

CONTACT
PHONE
661.809.2075
EMAIL
[email protected]

WEBSITE
www.klassensmith.com

ADDRESS
2021 Westwind Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93301

YEARS WITH KLASSEN & SMITH
2016 - Present

JIM KLASSEN
Owner
Jim brings more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry to Klassen & Smith Construction, Inc. As an owner, Jim is committed to upholding the highest standards of construction quality while ensuring strict adherence to all deadlines and specifications. He leads the development and implementation of the company’s comprehensive safety program, emphasizing preventive measures. His strong leadership is reflected in his effective relationships with subcontractors, architects, and construction teams. Additionally, he has been involved in complex commercial and industrial projects with a total value exceeding $70 million. His expertise lies in directing multi-million-dollar projects, maximizing profitability through strategic contract negotiations, efficient scheduling, and accurate estimating.

PROFILE
Arizona State University, Construction Management

EDUCATION

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

MCMURTREY INVESTMENTS
MD Building 1 Alteration – Kern County Sheriff/Coroner – Tenant Improvements Property Room Alteration – Kern County Sheriff – Tenant Improvements

VALLEY STRONG CREDIT UNION
Fairfield Branch – New Construction
Dinuba Branch – New Construction
Porterville Branch – New Construction
Tulare Branch – New Construction
Tehachapi Branch – New Construction

TEJON RANCH COMPANY
Terra Vista Apartments at Tejon – New Construction

YK AMERICA
Grapevine Villa Apartment Complex – New Construction
Target Parcel Site Development – New Construction
Woollomes Avenue Improvements – New Construction

THE WONDERFUL COMPANY
Wonderful Industrial Park – New Construction

THE GARLIC COMPANY
Olney Sorting – Tenant Improvements
CoGen Project – Tenant Improvements
Plant Office Building – New Construction

HOFFMANN HOSPICE
Administration Building – New Construction
Grief Support Center Building – New Construction
Parking Lot Expansion – New Construction
Multi-Story Multi-Purpose Building – New Construction

FARR MEDICAL GROUP
Tenant Improvements

SURGERY CENTERS OF AMERICA
Eyelliance Vision Partners – New Construction

OMNI FAMILY HEALTH
Lost Hills Parking Lot – New Construction
Medical Office Remodel – Tenant Improvement

JUSTIN WINERY
Justin Wisteria 3, Cold Storage Building – New Construction Justin Wisteria 5, Phase 1 – New Construction

HUMAN GOOD
Rosewood Physical Therapy Building – New Construction – Bakersfield, CA White Sands Dining Room Remodel – Tenant Improvement – La Jolla, CA

MCMURTREY INVESTMENTS
MD Building 1 Alteration – Kern County Sheriff/Coroner – Tenant Improvements Property Room Alteration – Kern County Sheriff – Tenant Improvements

VALLEY STRONG CREDIT UNION
Fairfield Branch – New Construction
Dinuba Branch – New Construction
Porterville Branch – New Construction
Tulare Branch – New Construction
Tehachapi Branch – New Construction

TEJON RANCH COMPANY
Terra Vista Apartments at Tejon – New Construction

YK AMERICA
Grapevine Villa Apartment Complex – New Construction

THE WONDERFUL COMPANY
Wonderful Industrial Park – New Construction
URM Technologies – Tenant Improvements
The Hillman Group – Tenant Improvements

THE GARLIC COMPANY
Olney Sorting – Tenant Improvements
CoGen Project – Tenant Improvements
Plant Office Building – New Construction

HOFFMANN HOSPICE
Administration Building – New Construction
Grief Support Center Building – New Construction
Parking Lot Expansion – New Construction
Multi-Story Multi-Purpose Building – New Construction

FARR MEDICAL GROUP
Tenant Improvements

SURGERY CENTERS OF AMERICA
Eyelliance Vision Partners – New Construction

OMNI FAMILY HEALTH
Lost Hills Parking Lot – New Construction
Medical Office Remodel – Tenant Improvement

JUSTIN WINERY
Justin Wisteria 3, Cold Storage Building – New Construction Justin Wisteria 5, Phase 1 – New Construction

HUMAN GOOD
Rosewood Physical Therapy Building – New Construction – Bakersfield, CA White Sands Dining Room Remodel – Tenant Improvement – La Jolla, CA

CONTACT
PHONE
661.979.4424
EMAIL
[email protected]

WEBSITE
www.klassensmith.com

ADDRESS
2021 Westwind Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93301

YEARS WITH KLASSEN & SMITH
2016 - Present

ROBBIE SMITH
Owner
Robbie brings more than 40 years of experience in the construction industry to Klassen & Smith Construction, Inc. As an owner, Robbie is committed to ensuring that all projects are expertly managed and staffed as needed. He works closely with the owner and project team, offering recommendations for alternative solutions to enhance construction feasibility and scheduling. His hands-on management approach prioritizes clear communication among personnel, general contractors, and the management team. Robbie’s strong leadership is demonstrated through his dedication to delivering projects on time and within budget.

PROFILE
Pipefitters Union, Carpenter ’s Union

EDUCATION

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

CONTACT
PHONE
661.828.8048
EMAIL
[email protected]

WEBSITE
www.klassensmith.com

ADDRESS
2021 Westwind Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93301

YEARS WITH KLASSEN & SMITH
2021 - Present

MARQUS PEREZ
Project Development
Marqus is a key member of Klassen & Smith, bringing extensive experience in drafting, estimating, and project management. This expertise plays a crucial role in project development, where he oversees the initial stages from the first meeting with the owner through design and pricing. His responsibilities include conducting site visits, developing preliminary designs, coordinating with consultants, preparing construction documents, obtaining permits, managing preliminary budgets, and estimating final construction costs. Additionally, Marqus provides support during the construction administration phase, assisting the construction team with coordination as needed.

PROFILE
University of Colorado, Denver – Bachelor of Arts in Architecture

EDUCATION

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

MCMURTREY INVESTMENTS
MD Building 1 Alteration – Kern County Sheriff/Coroner – Tenant Improvements

VALLEY STRONG CREDIT UNION
Fairfield Branch – New Construction

YK AMERICA
Grapevine Villa Apartment Complex – New Construction

TEJON RANCH COMPANY
Terra Vista Apartments at Tejon – New Construction

THE WONDERFUL COMPANY
Wonderful Industrial Park Vocational Training Center – New Construction

HOFFMANN HOSPICE
Multi-Story Multi-Purpose Building – New Construction

KS INDUSTRIES (KSI)
Office Building – New Construction – Tioga, ND
Revit, Bluebeam, Procore, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office

PROGRAMS

CONTACT
PHONE
661.282.8048
EMAIL
[email protected]

WEBSITE
www.klassensmith.com

ADDRESS
2021 Westwind Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93301

YEARS WITH KLASSEN & SMITH
2025 - Present

MINA ARSANIOUS
Director of Architecture | Architect
Mina brings over 10 years of industry experience with him to Klassen & Smith. As the Director of Architecture, Mina oversees the management, planning, and coordination of architectural projects while developing budgets to align with company goals. He possesses expertise in every phase of project coordination, from design development to project close-out. Mina is highly proficient in preparing architectural and construction documents and ensuring compliance with State and Local codes.

Mina is a licensed architect.

PROFILE
State of California - Architecture License #C 40385
National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB)

REGISTRATION

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

PRIVATE OWNER
Starbucks Coffee – New Construction

JIM BURKE FORD
Used Car Office Building – Tenant Improvements

PREVIOUS PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Lyle ’s Office Building – Bakersfield, CA
OJ Actis Junior High School Modernization – Bakersfield, CA BHS Mini Mod – Bakersfield, CA
Conley Elementary School – Taft, CA
Ridgeview High School ESSER – Bakersfield, CA
Vineland School Site Modifications – Bakersfield, CA
Sunset School Site Modifications – Bakersfield, CA
CSUB Admin Building Modernization – Bakersfield, CA
UCI University Club – Irvine, CA
Jim Burke Ford Remodel – Bakersfield, CA
Trinity Worship Center – Bakersfield, CA
Sheraton Restaurant Relocation – Bakersfield, CA
TownePlace Suites – Hanford, CA
Residence Inn – Fresno, CA
Springhill Suites – Surprise, AZ
Warner Plaza – Fountain Valley, CA
Hammer & Nails – Los Angeles, CA
Southpark Pharmacy – Los Angeles, CA
Dental Office – Pasadena, CA
CMG Express Urgent Care – Riverside, CA
Panini Kabob Grill – Various Locations in California
Roosevelt Coffee – Irvine, CA
CCBC Restaurant – Cathedral City, CA
Neapolitan Express – Los Angeles, CA
Tulsi Eatery – Northridge, CA
Tulsi Eatery – Los Angeles, CA
The Alley – Fountain Valley, CA
Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning

EDUCATION

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CONTACT
PHONE
661.282.8048
EMAIL
[email protected]

WEBSITE
www.klassensmith.com

ADDRESS
2021 Westwind Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93301

YEARS WITH KLASSEN & SMITH
2025 - Present

LUIS ALVAREZ
Senior Architectural Designer
Luis brings over 35 years of industry experience with him to Klassen & Smith. Highly skilled in CADD and graphic software, he excels in producing detailed construction documents and generating both 2D and 3D renderings. As the firm's primary resource for architectural graphic support, he brings expertise in Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, 3Ds Max Design, Photoshop, and SketchUp. Luis also holds a certification in SITEOPS®, a cutting-edge civil design program that enhances schematic site planning and estimating capabilities.

PROFILE
Introduction to Revit Training, Kelar Pacific
Advanced Revit Training, Kelar Pacific
SITEOPS® Seminar, Kelar Pacific
3Ds Max Design, Kelar Pacific

TRAINING

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

PRIVATE OWNER
Starbucks Coffee – New Construction

JIM BURKE FORD
Used Car Office Building – Tenant Improvements

PREVIOUS PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Shafter High School Remodel and Addition – Shafter, CA
Panama School Modernization – Bakersfield, CA
Arvin High School Modernization and Addition – Arvin, CA Bakersfield High School Griffith Stadium – Bakersfield, CA Kern Valley High School Cafetorium – Lake Isabella, CA
Foothill High School – Bakersfield, CA
West High School Administration – Bakersfield, CA
Mira Monte High School – Bakersfield, CA
Centennial High School – Bakersfield, CA
Liberty High School – Bakersfield, CA
Golden Valley High School – Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield College Delano Co-Laboratory – Delano, CA
Buttonwillow Recreation and Park District – Buttonwillow, CA West Side Recreation and Park District – Taft, CA
Disciples Church – Bakersfield, CA
Stallion Springs Community Center – Tehachapi, CA
Trinity Anglican Church – Bakersfield, CA
Bridge Bible Church Mezzanine Addition – Bakersfield, CA Olive Drive Church – Bakersfield, CA
The Bridge Bible Church – Bakersfield, CA
Laurelglen Bible Church – Bakersfield, CA
Occidental of Elk Hills Consolidated Control Facility – Tupman, CA Halliburton Consolidation Facility – Bakersfield, CA
Halliburton Nitrogen Plant and Coil Tubing – Alaska
Halliburton Truck Maintenance & Sperry Building – Alaska Cawelo Water District Remodel – Bakersfield, CA
Whiteside Dairy – Wasco, CA
Artisan Shopping Center – Bakersfield, CA
Kern Family Health Care – Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield College – Bakersfield, CA

EDUCATION

CONTACT
PHONE
661.282.8048
EMAIL
[email protected]

WEBSITE
www.klassensmith.com

ADDRESS
2021 Westwind Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93301

YEARS WITH KLASSEN & SMITH
2025 - Present

RUBEN TELLEZ
Job Captain
As Job Captain, Ruben plays a vital role in the Architecture department, focusing on the production of architectural construction documents for multiple projects. He also oversees the coordination, planning, and management of consultant contributions.

With nearly a decade of industry experience, Ruben has proven himself to be a key member of the Klassen & Smith team.

PROFILE
Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Twin Motion

PROGRAMS

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

PRIVATE OWNER
Starbucks Coffee – New Construction

JIM BURKE FORD
Used Car Office Building – Tenant Improvements

PREVIOUS PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Learning Resources Center – Delano, CA
Highgate Elementary School – Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield High School Warren Hall – Bakersfield, CA
Rock Harbor Church – Bakersfield, CA
Trinity Worship Center Church – Bakersfield, CA
Village Green Park – Clovis, CA
Landscape Development – Clovis, CA
Lamont Public Utility District – Lamont, CA
Tejon Outlet Shell Building – Tejon, CA
Jim Burke Ford Remodel – Bakersfield, CA
Setton Farms – Terra Bella, CA
Primex Farm Storage – Wasco, CA
Shell Building – Woodlake, CA
SpringHill Suites – Surprise, AZ
Home2 Suites – Marina, CA
Courtyard Downtown Fresno – Fresno, CA
Residence Inn – Fresno, CA
Homewood Suites – Bakersfield, CA
TownePlace Suites – Visalia, CA
Home2 Suites – Visalia, CA
TownePlace Suites – Hanford, CA
San Joaquin Valley Pulmonary – Bakersfield, CA
Associate of Science, Architecture/Architectural Drafting – Bakersfield College Continuing Education/Training: AutoCAD – June 2017

EDUCATION

CONTACT
PHONE
661.828.8048
EMAIL
[email protected]

WEBSITE
www.klassensmith.com

ADDRESS
2021 Westwind Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93301

YEARS WITH KLASSEN & SMITH
2022 - Present

JACOB MOE
Project Manager
As Project Manager, Jacob effectively manages scheduling deadlines, ensuring a seamless transition between trades to deliver the final result. Among Jacob’s many admirable qualities, his problem-solving skills stand out. He conducts thorough initial reviews of all plans to ensure that subcontractors and suppliers fully understand their scope of work. His organizational skills are exceptional, and he ensures that project records are maintained with precision. His current responsibilities with Klassen & Smith Construction, Inc. include the on-site supervision of subcontractors, working closely with architects, engineers, and ensuring a successful finished project that meets owner requirements.

PROFILE

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

MCMURTREY INVESTMENTS
MD Building 1 Alteration – Kern County Sheriff/Coroner – Tenant Improvements Property Room Alteration – Kern County Sheriff – Tenant Improvements

YK AMERICA
Grapevine Villa Apartment Complex – New Construction
Target Parcel Site Development – New Construction
Woollomes Avenue Improvements – New Construction

THE WONDERFUL COMPANY
Del Rey Plant #1 Addition – Tenant Improvements
Container Depot – New Construction

SIERRA SOUTH MOUNTAIN SPORTS
Steel Building – New Construction

VAUGHN WATER COMPANY
Office Building – New Construction

SEVEN OAKS COUNTRY CLUB
Mixed Grill Expansion – Tenant Improvements

SIERRA SCHOOL EQUIPMENT
MCD-7 Office/Warehouse – New Construction

HOFFMANN HOSPICE
Multi-Story Multi-Purpose Building – New Construction

ADVENTIST HEALTH
Sierra Vista Hospital Exterior Beautification – Tenant Improvements KSI
Shop Building Addition – Tenant Improvements

FAIRFAX SCHOOL DISTRICT
MOT Metal Building – New Construction
AERA
The Oasis – Tenant Improvements

PREVIOUS PROJECT EXPERIENCE

WOODBRIDGE PACIFIC GROUP
Belcourt of Seven Oaks – New Construction – Bakersfield, CA

SWB CONSTRUCTION
High-End Tenant Improvements

CONTACT
PHONE
661.828.8048
EMAIL
[email protected]

WEBSITE
www.klassensmith.com

ADDRESS
2021 Westwind Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93301

YEARS WITH KLASSEN & SMITH
2022 - Present

NICK CHILDERS
Superintendent
Nick is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations on the jobsite to ensure the project is built safely, on time, and according to plans and specifications. Nick helps to coordinate subcontractors and site crews, manage the construction schedule, monitor quality control, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Nick serves as the on-site leader, working closely with the project manager, inspectors, and trades to keep the job progressing smoothly and efficiently.

PROFILE

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

VALLEY STRONG CREDIT UNION
Fairfield Branch – New Construction

THE WONDERFUL COMPANY
Wonderful Industrial Park – Vocational Training School – New Construction Wonderful Industrial Park – Lot 3B Distribution Facility – New Construction

YK AMERICA
Grapevine Villa Apartment Complex – New Construction
Target Parcel Site Development – New Construction
Woollomes Avenue Improvements – New Construction

HOFFMANN HOSPICE
Multi-Story Multi-Purpose Building – New Construction
KSI
Office Building, Tioga, ND – New Construction
Procore, Microsoft Office

PROGRAMS

CONTACT
PHONE
661.282.8048
EMAIL
[email protected]

WEBSITE
www.klassensmith.com

ADDRESS
2021 Westwind Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93301

YEARS WITH KLASSEN & SMITH
2021 - Present

KELSEY CATES
Project Engineer
As a Project Engineer, Kelsey manages all project documentation from start to finish, ensuring subcontractors remain compliant with contracts, insurance requirements, and invoicing. She works closely with superintendents by conducting initial submittal reviews and handling their distribution. Additionally, Kelsey is responsible for processing the owner ’s monthly invoices and managing project close-out documentation.

PROFILE
Microsoft Office, Procore, Docusign, Smartsheet

PROGRAMS

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

THE WONDERFUL COMPANY
Wonderful Industrial Park – Lot 3B Distribution Facility – New Construction Lot 3B GAF – Tenant Improvement

VALLEY STRONG CREDIT UNION
Fairfield Branch – New Construction
Dinuba Branch – New Construction
Porterville Branch – New Construction
Administration Building – Tenant Improvement

TEJON RANCH COMPANY
Terra Vista Apartments at Tejon – New Construction

YK AMERICA
Grapevine Villa Apartment Complex – New Construction
Target Parcel Site Development – New Construction
DMP Developer Parcel Site Development – New Construction Woollomes Avenue Street Improvements – Site Improvements

THE GARLIC COMPANY
Plant Office Building – New Construction
Precool Building – New Construction

HOFFMANN HOSPICE
Landscape Addition – Tenant Improvement
Laundry Room – Tenant Improvement
Office/Storage Building – New Construction

HUMAN GOOD
White Sands Dining Room Remodel – Tenant Improvement

HILLMAN GROUP
Office Breakroom Remodel – Tenant Improvement

CONTACT
PHONE
661.282.8048
EMAIL
[email protected]

WEBSITE
www.klassensmith.com

ADDRESS
2021 Westwind Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93301

YEARS WITH KLASSEN & SMITH
2016 - Present

TEDD PIPER
Estimator
With over 50 years of experience in the construction industry, Tedd is a vital asset to Klassen & Smith. As the lead estimator, he ensures that all projects are bid fairly and accurately in accordance with construction documents. He has an in-depth understanding of the diverse challenges involved in construction projects and he possesses exceptional proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and diagrams. Tedd collaborates closely with subcontractors and suppliers, negotiating the best competitive prices and materials to deliver high-quality projects.

PROFILE

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

MCMURTREY INVESTMENTS
MD Building 1 Alteration – Kern County Sheriff/Coroner – Tenant Improvements Property Room Alteration – Kern County Sheriff – Tenant Improvements

VALLEY STRONG CREDIT UNION
Fairfield Branch – New Construction
Dinuba Branch – New Construction
Porterville Branch – New Construction
Tulare Branch – New Construction
Tehachapi Branch – New Construction

TEJON RANCH COMPANY
Terra Vista Apartments at Tejon – New Construction

YK AMERICA
Grapevine Villa Apartment Complex – New Construction

THE WONDERFUL COMPANY
Wonderful Industrial Park – New Construction
URM Technologies – Tenant Improvements
The Hillman Group – Tenant Improvements

THE GARLIC COMPANY
Olney Sorting – Tenant Improvements
R&M Repairs – Tenant Improvements
TCP – Tenant Improvements
CoGen Project – Tenant Improvements
Compressed Air – Tenant Improvements
Plant Office Building – New Construction

HOFFMANN HOSPICE
Administration Building – New Construction
Grief Support Center Building – New Construction
Parking Lot Expansion – New Construction
Multi-Story Multi-Purpose Building – New Construction

JUSTIN WINERY
Justin Wisteria 3, Cold Storage Building – New Construction Justin Wisteria 5, Phase 1 – New Construction

HUMAN GOOD
Rosewood Physical Therapy Building – New Construction – Bakersfield, CA White Sands Dining Room Remodel – Tenant Improvement – La Jolla, CA

FARR MEDICAL GROUP
Tenant Improvements

SURGERY CENTERS OF AMERICA
Eyelliance Vision Partners – New Construction

OMNI FAMILY HEALTH
Lost Hills Parking Lot – New Construction
Medical Office Remodel – Tenant Improvement

CONTACT
PHONE
661.282.8048
EMAIL
[email protected]

WEBSITE
www.klassensmith.com

ADDRESS
2021 Westwind Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93301

YEARS WITH KLASSEN & SMITH
2025 - Present

DEREK SEMCHAK
Estimator/CADD Support
Derek brings over 8 years of CADD experience with him to Klassen & Smith. He adds value as an Estimator with strong skills in conceptual cost modeling, quantity takeoffs, and budgeting for planning and construction projects. Proficient in CAD software for plan review, site analysis, and accurate quantity extraction to support reliable cost estimates. Derek is a collaborative team player who works effectively with architects, planners, and stakeholders to deliver clear, data-driven cost insights that inform strategic, long-range facilities master plans and implementation strategies.

PROFILE

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

MCMURTREY INVESTMENTS
Property Room Alteration – Kern County Sheriff – Tenant Improvement

FAIRFAX SCHOOL DISTRICT
New Metal Building – New Construction

TEJON RANCH COMPANY
ULTA #2008 at Outlets at Tejon – Tenant Improvement

YK AMERICA
Target Parcel Site Development – Site Development

THE WONDERFUL COMPANY
Del Rey Plant #1 Addition – Tenant Improvements
Container Depot – New Construction

JIM BURKE FORD
Used Car Dealership – Tenant Improvement
Rental Office Remodel – Tenant Improvement

ADVENTIST HEALTH
Sierra Vista Exterior Phase 1 – Tenant Improvement

VAUGHN WATER
Office Building – New Construction
KSI
Office Remodel – Tenant Improvement

SEVEN OAKS COUNTRY CLUB
Mixed Grill Expansion – Tenant Improvement

PREVIOUS PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Bitwise Tenant Improvement – Bakersfield, CA
CAPK Foodbank Tenant Improvement – Bakersfield, CA
California Resources Corporation Tenant Improvement – Bakersfield, CA CRC Warehouse Tenant Improvement – Bakersfield, CA
Terrio Physical Therapy Tenant Improvement – Bakersfield, CA Aera Energy Tenant Improvement – Bakersfield, CA
Seneca Resources Expansion Tenant Improvement – Bakersfield, CA Unitek & Eaglegate Medical & Dental Schools – Bakersfield, CA Hoffman Hospice Administration Building – Bakersfield, CA Hoffman Hospice Bereavement Home – Bakersfield, CA
Mission Women ’s & Children Transitional Housing Tenant Improvement – Bakersfield, CA BLVD Restaurant & Entertainment – Bakersfield, CA
City of Shafter, Library & Learning Center Tenant Improvement – Shafter, CA Kern Health Systems Tenant Improvement – Bakersfield, CA The Open Door Network New Buildings & Site – Bakersfield, CA Aegis Treatment Centers Tenant Improvement – Bakersfield, CA Belissima Medical Aesthetics Tenant Improvement – Bakersfield, CA Gameday Sports Academy Basketball Gym Tenant Improvement – Bakersfield, CA Vita-Pakt Citrus Products Co. Tenant Improvement – Bakersfield, CA

KERN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Office/Warehouse Building Alteration
Job Size: 89,904 square feet
Location: 34970 McMurtrey Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Klassen & Smith was selected to provide services
for the alteration of an existing 71,953 square foot
office and manufacturing warehouse building.

Originally designed primarily as a manufacturing
facility, the project delivered a full transformation
into a versatile, multi-functional complex that
now supports a wide range of operational,
administrative, and specialized needs. The scope
of work also included the interior office addition of
17,951 square feet to the second floor.

PROJECT REFERENCE
McMurtrey Investments LLC
Contact: Annette Davis
Phone Number: 661.619.4600
Email: [email protected]

Kern County Sheriff’s Office
Property Room TI
Job Size: 35,715 square feet
Location: 1350 Norris Road
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Klassen & Smith was selected to provide services
for the alteration and tenant improvements of
the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Property Room.

The scope of work includes the installation of a
mezzanine and self-supported storage system
to expand and enhance evidence storage
capabilities. These improvements added
3-stories and approximately 35,715 square feet of
mezzanine space to the existing two-story facility.

PROJECT REFERENCE
McMurtrey Investments LLC
Contact: Annette Davis
Phone Number: 661.619.4600
Email: [email protected]

VALLEY STRONG CREDIT UNION
New Multi-Story Administration Building & Bank Branch
Job Size: 13,289 square feet
Location: 3660 Nelson Road
Fairfield, CA 94533
Klassen & Smith was selected to provide services
for Valley Strong Credit Union’s new multistory administration building and bank branch in Fairfield, California. Designed as a secure financial
facility, the first floor features a 2,906-square-foot
banking area with integrated security measures,
along with 3,946 square feet of administrative
office space. The second floor consists entirely of
administrative offices totaling 6,437 square feet.

The project blends operational efficiency with a
customer-focused environment while meeting the
enhanced safety and security needs of a modern
financial institution.

WONDERFUL INDUSTRIAL PARK BUILDING LOT 3B
New Warehouse Building with Office Space
Job Size: 309,681 square feet
Location: 4705 Capital Road
Shafter, CA 93263
Klassen & Smith was selected to provide general
construction services for the Wonderful Company’s
new warehouse facility. Spanning 309,681 square
feet, the building is constructed with a concrete
tilt-up frame. The expansive warehouse occupies
304,861 square feet and includes 57 loading
docks with roll-up doors, while 5,000 square feet
is designated for future office space.

PROJECT REFERENCE
Wonderful Real Estate Development, LLC.

Contact: Jason Gremillion
Phone Number: 661.829.8110
Email: [email protected]

PROJECT REFERENCE
Wonderful Real Estate Development, LLC.

Contact: Jason Gremillion
Phone Number: 661.829.8110
Email: [email protected]

WONDERFUL INDUSTRIAL PARK VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER
New Multi-Story Office Building
Job Size: 40,430 square feet
Location: 4010 7th Standard Road
Shafter, CA 93263
The new 40,430 square foot vocational training
center at Wonderful Industrial Park is a steelframed facility designed to support workforce development. The expansive 2-story building has
a training facility on the first floor and dedicated
office space on the second floor. The training
facility programs consist of classrooms, training
labs, offices and a lounge.

TAB 4 - PROJECT UNDERSTANDING & TECHNICAL APPROACH

THE CITY’S PHASE 1 OBJECTIVES
Klassen & Smith fully understands that the City of Shafter’s primary Phase 1 objective is to obtain a comprehensive, datadriven foundation for repurposing the 78,000 SF former Modified Community Correctional Facility (MCCF) into a modern, multi-purpose municipal campus. As outlined in the RFQP and confirmed in Addenda 1 and 2, this Phase 1 effort is strictly limited to planning, assessment, and conceptual design services. It will deliver the information the City Council needs to decide whether to authorize Phase 2. If the City elects to move forward with Phase 2, our design-build team will be fully prepared to deliver the services outlined in the RFQP, including final design, supporting documentation, and comprehensive general construction services. At this time, our work will prioritize the immediate relocation of the Shafter Police Department, permanent programming for the Information Technology (IT) Department, and flexible space for future multi-department uses, all while respecting the temporary IT occupancy planned for summer 2026, which is explicitly excluded from Phase 1 scope and long-term design intent.

POLICE AND IT OPERATIONAL NEEDS
We recognize the Police Department requires approximately 30,000 square feet of secure, operationally efficient space, including a public lobby, Emergency Operations Center, evidence processing with drive-up access, interview rooms, locker rooms, a gym, and secured parking spaces. The IT Department needs a 3,000 square foot office suite, 5,000 square foot tech storage warehouse, 1,000 square foot climate-controlled data center, equipment staging areas, and parking allocation, plus provisions for a 60-90 foot communications tower. These allocations reflect the City’s current understanding of program needs, with the long-term requirements of the Police and IT Departments established as the highest priority.

The remaining space is generally intended to support future growth, administrative functions, and shared meeting/training rooms. We understand that further definition of the uses for this remaining space will be developed collaboratively with the selected design-build team during Phase I services. Our team’s programming and conceptual design approach will therefore focus first on delivering secure, efficient, and operationally appropriate space for Police and IT functions, while preserving maximum flexibility for remaining space within the facility to meet the City’s evolving multi-department municipal objectives. Our team’s experience with secure public-safety facilities and mission-critical technology infrastructure ensures these operational realities drive every programming and design decision.

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITES
The MCCF presents classic adaptive-reuse challenges: legacy correctional security features, aging MEP and structural systems, potential code upgrades, and the need to convert high-security zones into welcoming civic spaces. The opportunities are equally compelling, including substantial existing square footage that allows for phased occupancy, a robust building shell that enables cost-effective modernization, extensive site acreage for parking and EV charging, and the capacity to integrate resilient energy systems. Klassen & Smith’s approach converts these challenges into value-engineered solutions that deliver long-term operational savings and flexibility.

MULTI-DEPARTMENT PLANNING GOALS
Beyond Police and IT, the City seeks to preserve capacity for administrative workspaces, shared training/meeting rooms, flexible growth space, and multipurpose storage. Our planning will incorporate universal design principles, CPTED strategies, and future-proof infrastructure so additional municipal departments can be accommodated without future major disruption.

OUR APPROACH
Programming And Needs Assessment: We will facilitate targeted workshops with Police and IT leadership to assess the needs of personnel. All data will be validated against field observations and cross-checked against the RFQP space targets to produce a documented space program that balances immediate needs with 10 and 20 year growth projections.

Existing Conditions Review: Our multi-disciplinary team will perform non-intrusive field verification of as-builts, followed by targeted assessments (architectural, structural roof/wall, MEP, fire protection, low-voltage, and utility serviceability). Findings will be documented in a concise Systems Assessment Report that identifies deficiencies, risks, and upgrade priorities.

Conceptual Design Development: We will develop a minimum of two distinct conceptual alternatives, each with schematic floor plans, adjacency diagrams, site circulation concepts, and 3D renderings. CPTED and universal design will be integrated from the outset. Each option will illustrate how the facility can accommodate Police, IT, and future municipal uses while preserving expansion pathways.

EXCELLENCE AND DEPENDABILITY IN OUR WORK

Stakeholder Engagement: We will schedule structured kickoff, programming, and review meetings with City staff, department directors, and key stakeholders. All input will be documented and incorporated, ensuring City ownership of the final recommendations.

Cost Modeling: Order-of-magnitude construction cost estimates will be prepared for each conceptual alternative using current local labor and material data. We will identify cost drivers and value-engineering opportunities to keep solutions within the City’s anticipated budget envelope.

Phasing Strategy: A preliminary phasing plan will outline sequenced relocation of Police and IT functions, including temporary swing space considerations during construction.

PHASE 1 WORK PLAN & SCHEDULE
While the proposed schedule identifies a single conceptual design phase, the development of accurate and actionable design solutions requires a structured progression of pre-design, schematic design, and design development efforts.

These phases allow for incorporation of assessment findings, multidisciplinary coordination, and stakeholder review, which are critical to producing reliable cost estimates and avoiding rework. Our proposed schedule aligns with this industrystandard design process to mitigate risk and support informed decision-making. Our structured Phase 1 work plan includes detailed subtasks, City coordination points, and milestone deliverables. These are defined below and shown in the attached proposed schedule.
• Project Initiation & Programming: Notice to Proceed and Kick-Off Meeting: 08/10/2026 • Existing Facilities Conditions Assessment: 08/10/2026 - 09/07/2026 (21 days) • Schematic Design: 09/08/2026 - 11/09/2026 (45 days)

Owner Review: 10/27/2026 - 11/09/2026
• Design Development: 11/10/2026 - 02/01/2027 (60 days)

Owner Review: 01/19/2027 - 02/01/2027
• Construction Cost Estimate: 02/02/2027 - 03/01/2027 (20 days) • Final Report Preparation & Presentation for Owner Review: 03/01/2027

FEE PROPOSAL
The Phase 1 Fee Proposal, Attachment B, is included.

REQUIRED FORMS
All required statements, non-collusion affidavit, debarment certification, insurance compliance, and DIR registration confirmations are included.

Klassen & Smith is committed to delivering a Phase 1 package that not only meets but exceeds the City’s expectations by providing clear, actionable recommendations that will enable informed decision-making for the long-term success of the MCCF Repurposing Project. Additionally, Klassen & Smith is fully capable of completing the comprehensive Phase 2 design-build services outlined in the RFQP should the City decide to proceed with the next phase. We look forward to partnering with the City of Shafter on this transformative civic initiative.

KLASSEN & SMITH’S PROPOSED SCHEDULE
Phase Milestone
Duration
Task
Duration
Sub-Task
Duration
City of Shafter, Modified Community Correctional Facility (MCCF) Repurposing Project

MCCF Repurposing Project RFQP

ATTACHMENT B
PHASE 1 FEE PROPOSAL
(FOR EVALUATION AND NEGOTIATION ONLY)
INSTRUCTIONS: Using this form, provide a total cost proposal for all services to be delivered, and a breakdown of costs delineated by tasks as described in your project plan. Include a schedule of hourly rates for all proposed staff and the amount of time each person will be devoted to this project.

Cost estimates can be submitted on your own form to provide greater detail. An itemized breakdown is encouraged.

All Phase 1 cost proposals shall be signed, dated, and submitted as a separate, clearly labeled PDF uploaded through BidNet Direct, in accordance with the RFQP’s electronic submittal requirements.

DESCRIPTION COST
$

TOTAL COST: $
Name of Firm:

Authorized Signature:

Printed Name and Title:

Date:
*Section 4, Sub-Subsection H, Sub-Sub-Subsection 4:

Subconsultant Fees included in the lump sum total cost provided above. Subconsultant Fees = $490,000.00 15% Predesign & Existing Facility Assessment
30% Schematic Design
45% Design Development
10% Estimating and Preparing Final Documents
$128,100.00
$256,200.00
$384,300.00
$85,400.00 854,000.00
Klassen & Smith Construction, Inc.,
dba Klassen & Smith Architecture James Klassen, President/Owner 03/27/2026 Page 613 of 655 Effective January 1, 2026

ARCHITECTURE HOURLY BILLING RATES
*Subject to Adjustment on a Yearly Basis

STAFF MEMBER HOURLY RATE
Director of Architecture
Senior Project Architect
Project Architect
Architectural Project Manager
Senior Job Captain
Job Captain
Senior Architectural Designer
Architectural Designer
Spec Writer
Estimator

REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
Consulting Engineers
Renderings, Models & Photographs
Printing & Scanning
Travel Expense
Postage & Overnight Courier Service
Local Delivery & Courier Service

1.2x Direct Cost

1.2x Direct Cost

1.2x Direct Cost

1.2x Direct Cost

1.2x Direct Cost

1.2x Direct Cost
$210
$180
$165
$155
$145
$110
$135
$100
$80
$135

Effective January 1, 2026

CONSTRUCTION HOURLY BILLING RATES
*Subject to Adjustment on a Yearly Basis

STAFF MEMBER HOURLY RATE
President
Project Development
Senior Project Manager
Project Manager
Estimator
Scheduler
Construction Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent
Project Engineer
Project Coordinator
Accounting
Administrative Support
$295.00
$225.00
$205.00
$185.00
$140.00
$130.00
$135.00
$110.00
$105.00
$105.00
$120.00
$110.00

MCCF Repurposing Project RFQP

ATTACHMENT A

REQUIRED STATEMENTS
This form is provided as a convenience for proposers to respond to the “Required Statements” section of this RFQP. You may complete and return this form or include your own statements of assurance which meet the requirements.

By signature on the cover letter of this submittal and by including this document, I/we attest and agree to the following:

A. Scope of Work and Addenda
I/We will perform the services and adhere to the requirements described in this RFQP, including the following addenda issued by the City (list the addenda by date and/or number):

B. Public Records Act
I/We acknowledge that subsequent to award of this RFQP, all of part of this submittal may be released to any person or firm who may request it, as prescribed by the State of California Public Records Act (Govt. Code 6250, et seq), and that:
______ None of this submittal is considered proprietary OR
______ The portions/pages of this submittal identified below are proprietary and/or confidential for the reasons stated (cite the specific exemptions allowed by the California Public Records Act/Government Code):

I/We acknowledge that the above statements may be subject to legal review and challenge.

C. Non-Substitution of Designated Staff
I/We assure that the designated project team, including sub-design-builders (if any), is used for this project and that departure or reassignment of, or substitution for, any member of the designated project team or sub-design-builder(s) shall not be made without the prior written approval of the City.

D. Non-Conflict of Interest
I/We warrant that no official or employee of the City has an interest, has been employed or retained to solicit or aid in the procuring of the resulting contract, nor that any such person will be employed in the performance of such contract without immediate divulgence of such fact to the City.

Addendum #1, dated 03/02/2026 X
Addendum #2, dated 03/23/2026 Page 616 of 655

MCCF Repurposing Project RFQP

E. Non-Collusion
See Attachment A-1
F. Insurance Requirements
I/We agree to the indemnification and insurance requirements provided in the draft contract attached to the original RFQP and that the cost of complying with the insurance requirements is included in our pricing. I/We agree to provide complete and valid insurance certificates within ten (10) days of the City’s written request and acknowledge that failure to provide the documents within the time stated may result in the rejection of this proposal.

G. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION CERTIFICATION
TITLE 49, CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, PART 29
The proposer, under penalty of perjury, certifies that, except as noted below, he/she or any other person associated therewith in the capacity of owner, partner, director, officer, manager:
• is not currently under suspension, debarment, voluntary exclusion, or determination of ineligibility by any Federal agency;
• has not been suspended, debarred, voluntarily excluded or determined ineligible by any Federal agency within the past 3 years;
• does not have a proposed debarment pending; and
• has not been indicted, convicted, or had a civil judgment rendered against it by a court of competent jurisdiction in any matter involving fraud or official misconduct within the past 3 years.

If there are any exceptions to this certification, insert the exceptions in the following space.

Exceptions will not necessarily result in denial of award but will be considered in determining the firm’s responsibility. For any exception noted above, indicate below to whom it applies, initiating agency, and dates of action.

Note: Providing false information may result in criminal prosecution or administrative sanctions. The above certification is part of the Proposal. Signing this Proposal on the signature portion thereof shall also constitute signature of this document.

MCCF Repurposing Project RFQP

ATTACHMENT “A”

SKILLED AND TRAINED WORKFORCE CERTIFICATION
The undersigned does hereby certify to the City of Shafter (“City”) as follows:

As a condition to being evaluated for selection, Applicable law and/or the City’s election requires Proposer to provide an enforceable commitment to City that Proposer and its subcontractors at every tier will use a skilled and trained workforce to perform all work on the Project that falls within an apprenticeable occupation in the building and construction trades, in accordance with Public Contract Code section 2600 et seq.

Proposer has reviewed the skilled and trained workforce requirements under Public Contract Code 2600 et seq. (as it may be amended from time to time), and Proposer and its subcontractors at every tier will both comply with the foregoing Public Contract Codes sections and Proposer will provide monthly reports to City demonstrating that Proposer and its subcontractors performing work on the Project are complying with the requirements of Public Contract Code section 2600 et seq.

The skilled and trained workforce requirement shall not apply if Proposer provides evidence that Proposer has entered into a project labor agreement that will bind Proposer and all its subcontractors at every tier performing work on the Project to use a skilled and trained workforce.

Any person executing this certification on behalf of Proposer that is a corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or any other entity, hereby represents that he or she has full power to execute, and does execute, this certification on behalf of Proposer.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct and that this certification is executed on __________ [date], at ___________________ [city], ___________________ [state].

Name of Proposer
Signature
Name
Title

03/27/2026 Bakersfield California
Klassen & Smith Construction, Inc.,
dba Klassen & Smith Architecture
James Klassen
President Page 618 of 655

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Attachment A-1

NON-COLLUSION DECLARATION

TO BE EXECUTED BY PROPOSER AND SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL
The undersigned declares:

I am the ___________________ of ___________________, the party making the foregoing Proposal.

The Proposal is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation. The Proposal is genuine and not collusive or sham.

Proposer has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other proposer to put in a false or sham proposal. Proposer has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any proposer or anyone else to put in a sham Proposal, or to refrain from responding. Proposer has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the Proposal price of Proposer or any other proposer, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the Proposal price, or of that of any other proposer. All statements contained in the Proposal are true.

Proposer has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her Proposal price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, to any corporation, partnership, company association, organization, proposal depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham Proposal and has not paid, and will not pay, any person or entity for such purpose.

Any person executing this declaration on behalf of a Proposer that is a corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or any other entity, hereby represents that he or she has full power to execute, and does execute, this declaration on behalf of Proposer.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct and that this declaration is executed on __________________________[date], at ________________________________City, ___________________[state].

Name of Proposer
Signature
Name
Title
President
Klassen & Smith Construction, Inc.,
dba Klassen & Smith Architecture
Klassen & Smith Construction, Inc.,
dba Klassen & Smith Architecture
James Klassen
President March 27, 2026 Bakersfield California Page 619 of 655

INSURANCE COMPLIANCY
Klassen & Smith confirms its ability to comply with all insurance requirements outlined in the RFQP. We agree to the indemnification and insurance requirements provided in the draft contract attached to the original RFQP and that the cost of complying with the insurance requirements is included in our pricing. We agree to provide complete and valid insurance certificates within ten (10) days of the City’s written request and acknowledge that failure to provide the documents within the time stated may result in the rejection of this proposal.

Klassen & Smith Construction, Inc.
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Bakersfield, CA 93301
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MANAGEMENT REPORT

CITY OF SHAFTER

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 19, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Lance Lippincott, City Manager
SUBJECT: AWARD MANAGEMENT CONTRACT FOR OPERATION OF THE CITY'S AQUATIC CENTER LOCATED AT 269 POSO AVENUE,

SHAFTER AND DELEGATE SIGNATORY AUTHORITY TO THE

CITY MANAGER

RECOMMENDATION
Council find that the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines; approve the contract with SAC SFM, LLC (aka Sports Facilities Management); and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement with any necessary additional changes up to, but not to exceed $850,000 per year for a three (3) year term, with two (2) additional one-year mutual options to extend.

BACKGROUND
Previously, the Shafter City Council approved rehabilitation of the City of Shafter Aquatics Center utilizing funding from multiple sources, including grants and general fund. To ensure that the facility is open for utilization by the public and managed in a responsible manner, staff was authorized to release a request for proposal to solicit a professional management consultant that can provide complete turn-key management services. Three proposals were received in response, Sports Facilities Management, LLC dba The Sports Facilities Companies; Swan Aquatics; and Pools & Lifeguard Management, LLC. The three proposals had varied business models, and based on an assessment of all critical factors, Sports Facilities Management, LLC dba The Sports Facilities Companies was selected as the most qualified.

Sports Facilities Management, LLC's proposal anticipates a yearly operating cost of about $730,432 with potential offsetting revenue of around $141,250. The estimated annual net operating cost to the City is about $589,182, although this figure should be considered speculative until a year of operations can be completed. Staff are requesting authorization not to exceed $850,000 to address any issues or under-budgeting that may become apparent during the first year of operation. Programming anticipated for the Shafter Aquatics Center will include, but are not be limited to the following:
• Public swim;
• Lap swim;
• Swim lessons; and,
• Other aquatics-based programming as budget allows.

AWARD MANAGEMENT CONTRACT FOR OPERATION OF THE CITY'S AQUATIC CENTER LOCATED AT 269 POSO AVENUE, SHAFTER AND DELEGATE SIGNATORY AUTHORITY TO THE

CITY MANAGER
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Sports Facilities Management, LLC will be responsible for operations, programming, maintenance and staffing of the Shafter Aquatic Center to include a General Manager, (part-time) lifeguards, and any other necessary positions. Sports Facilities Management, LLC will be required to provide regular reports to staff for audit/compliance purposes, and it is stipulated that there will be mutual agreement on a yearly operating budget after an opportunity to meet. Council will be updated on any material changes in the cost of the contract during the first year of operation and thereafter to ensure compliance with the City Charter.

Professional Management Agreement
The relationship and operational details of the relationship are spelled out in the attached Professional Services Agreement with Sports Facilities Management. The Agreement includes the following major terms:
• Development of detailed operation plans to be approved by the City Manager; • Provision of a General Manager to operate the Facility; • Responsibility for hiring, managing and paying all employees needed to operate the facility;
• Responsibility for operating all aspects of the facility including maintenance, pool water quality, events, marketing and advertising;
• Insurance and Indemnity requirements for their operations; • Compliance with all applicable laws related to the operation of the facility, including compliance with safety requirement applicable to pool facilities; • Responsibility for sales of gift shop/snack bar items.

An annual operating budget for the facility will be recommended by the Consultant for approval by the City Manager and City Council. This annual budget will establish the parameters for how the Consultant will be operating in the coming fiscal year and the expenses the City will be authorized to pay. Some of these expenditures will also be subject to review and approval by the City Manager and Finance Director prior to their expenditure. Given that some of these details are still being reviewed by the Consultant, the proposed agreement is provided as substantially complete, but still in draft form. For that reason, it is requested the City Manager be authorized to finalize these operational details and be authorized to execute the agreement.

FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed FY 2026/27 Operating Budget already includes appropriations for the anticipated operation of the City’s Aquatic Center. The proposed agreement with SAC SFM, LLC establishes the operational framework for management, staffing, programming, maintenance, and day-to-day operation of the facility. Estimated annual operating costs are approximately $730,432, partially offset by estimated annual operating revenues of approximately $141,250, resulting in an estimated net annual

AWARD MANAGEMENT CONTRACT FOR OPERATION OF THE CITY'S AQUATIC CENTER LOCATED AT 269 POSO AVENUE, SHAFTER AND DELEGATE SIGNATORY AUTHORITY TO THE

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operating subsidy of approximately $589,182.

Due to the Aquatic Center being a newly rehabilitated facility with limited historical operating data, actual operating costs and revenues may vary during the initial year of operation. Staff is requesting authorization for agreement expenditures not to exceed $850,000 annually in order to provide operational flexibility for unforeseen startup costs, staffing adjustments, programming demands, maintenance needs, and other operational requirements that may arise during implementation of services. Any material budget impacts or adjustments beyond currently appropriated funding levels will be brought back to City Council for consideration as part of the normal budget and financial reporting process.

CEQA ANALYSIS
The action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines because the action is the approval of a professional services agreement to operate the existing aquatics center and therefore, it is the creation of a governmental funding mechanism or other fiscal activity that does not involve any commitment to a specific project that can result in a potentially significant impact and not subject to CEQA.

APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
Yes

ATTACHMENTS

1. Shafter_ Professional Services Agreement_ Aquatic Center (Draft) with Exhibits

1 CITY OF SHAFTER

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made and entered into as of July ____, 2026 by and between the City of Shafter, a California Charter City organized and operating under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 336 Pacific Avenue, Shafter, California 93263 (“CITY”), and SAC SFM, LLC, a Florida limited liability company registered to do business in California as a foreign limited liability company with its principal place of business at 17755 US Hwy 19 N. #300 Clearwater, FL 33764 (hereinafter referred to as “CONSULTANT”). CITY and CONSULTANT are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Agreement.

Notwithstanding CONSULTANT’s principal place of business in Florida, CONSULTANT shall maintain an active registration with the California Secretary of State’s Office.

RECITALS
A. CITY is a public agency of the State of California and is in need of professional services for the following project:

CITY retains CONSULTANT as an independent contractor to manage, program, staff, operate, and maintain the Shafter Aquatic Center located at 269 Poso Avenue in Shafter, California (“Facility”) (hereinafter referred to as “the Project or Services”).

B. CONSULTANT is duly licensed and has the necessary qualifications to provide such services.

C. The Parties desire by this Agreement to establish the terms for CITY to retain CONSULTANT to provide the Services described herein.

AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

1. Services.

CONSULTANT shall provide the CITY with the services described in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit “A” subject to the Schedule of Services attached hereto as Exhibit “B.”

2. Compensation.
a. Subject to paragraph 2(b) below, the CITY shall pay for such services in accordance with the Compensation Schedule set forth in Exhibit “C” and the CITY will not pay any additional fees not referenced in Exhibit “C.” Periodic payments shall be made within 30 days of receipt of an invoice which includes a detailed description of the work performed. Payments to CONSULTANT for work performed will be made on a monthly billing basis.

2 3. Additional Work.

If changes in the work seem merited by CONSULTANT or the CITY, and informal consultations with the other party indicate that a change is warranted, it shall be processed in the following manner: a letter outlining the changes shall be forwarded to the CITY by CONSULTANT with a statement of estimated changes in fee or time schedule. An amendment to this Agreement shall be prepared by the CITY and executed by both Parties before performance of such services, or the CITY will not be required to pay for the changes in the scope of work. Such amendment shall not render ineffective or invalidate unaffected portions of this Agreement.

4. Maintenance of Records.

Books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred shall be maintained by CONSULTANT and made available at all reasonable times during the contract period and for four (4) years from the date of final payment under the contract for inspection by CITY.

5. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from the Effective Date and shall expire on the third (3rd) anniversary of the Effective Date shall expire on the third (3rd) anniversary of the Effective Date at which time this Agreement shall automatically renew for two (2) additional one year periods (each a “Renewal Term”) unless either Party provides written notice to the other of its intent not to renew not less than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of the Term or a Renewal Term.

6. Delays in Performance.
a. Neither CITY nor CONSULTANT shall be considered in default of this Agreement for delays in performance caused by circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the non-performing party. For purposes of this Agreement, such circumstances include but are not limited to, abnormal weather conditions; floods; earthquakes; fire; epidemics; war; riots and other civil disturbances; strikes, lockouts, work slowdowns, and other labor disturbances; sabotage or judicial restraint. b. Should such circumstances occur, the non-performing party shall, within a reasonable time of being prevented from performing, give written notice to the other party describing the circumstances preventing continued performance and the efforts being made to resume performance of this Agreement.

7. Compliance with Law.
a. CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes and regulations of the federal, state and local government, including Cal/OSHA requirements. b. If required, CONSULTANT shall assist the CITY, as requested, in obtaining and maintaining all permits required of CONSULTANT by federal, state and local regulatory agencies.

3 c. If applicable, CONSULTANT is responsible for all costs of clean up and/ or removal of hazardous and toxic substances spilled as a result of his or her services or operations performed under this Agreement.

8. Standard of Care
CONSULTANT’s services will be performed in accordance with generally accepted professional practices and principles and in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions.

9. Assignment and Subconsultants
CONSULTANT shall not assign, sublet, or transfer this Agreement or any rights under or interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the CITY, which may be withheld for any reason. Any attempt to so assign or so transfer without such consent shall be void and without legal effect and shall constitute grounds for termination.

Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement. Nothing contained herein shall prevent CONSULTANT from employing independent associates, and subconsultants as CONSULTANT may deem appropriate to assist in the performance of services hereunder.

10. Independent Contractor Status
CONSULTANT is retained as an independent contractor and is not an employee of CITY. No employee or agent of CONSULTANT shall become an employee of CITY.

The Services to be performed shall be in accordance with the Services described in this Agreement, subject to such directions and amendments from CITY as herein provided.

The Services shall be performed by CONSULTANT or under CONSULTANT’s strict supervision. CONSULTANT will determine the means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of this Agreement. CITY retains CONSULTANT on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee. CONSULTANT reserves the right to perform similar or different services for other clients during the term of this Agreement, provided such work does not unduly interfere with CONSULTANT’s competent and timely performance of the Services contemplated under this Agreement and provided the performance of such services does not result in the unauthorized disclosure of CITY’s confidential or proprietary information. Any additional personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of CONSULTANT are not employees of CITY and shall at all times be under CONSULTANT’s exclusive direction and control.

CONSULTANT shall pay all wages, salaries and other amounts due such personnel and shall assume responsibility for all benefits, payroll taxes, Social Security and Medicare payments and the like, to the extent required under law. CONSULTANT shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: Social Security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, workers’ compensation insurance and the like.

4 11. Insurance. CONSULTANT shall not commence work for the CITY until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the CITY it has secured all standard insurance required under Exhibit “D” of this Agreement. In addition, CONSULTANT shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until it has secured all insurance required under this Agreement.

12. Indemnification.
a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall defend (with counsel of CITY’s choosing), indemnify and hold the CITY, its officials, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the CONSULTANT’s services, or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all damages, expert witness fees and attorney’s fees and other related costs and expenses. CONSULTANT's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by CONSULTANT, the CITY, its officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers. b. To the extent CONSULTANT agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the CITY and its officials, officers, employees, volunteers from and against all taxes, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and other legal expenses, arising directly or indirectly from or in connection with: (i) any negligent, reckless or intentionally wrongful act of CONSULTANT or CONSULTANT’s assistants, employees or agents; (ii) a determination by a court or agency that the CONSULTANT is not an independent contractor; (iii) any breach by the CONSULTANT or CONSULTANT’s assistants, employees or agents of any of the covenants contained in this Agreement; (iv) any failure of CONSULTANT to perform the Services in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations; or (v) any violation or claimed violation of a third party’s rights resulting in whole or in part from the Company’s use of the work product of CONSULTANT under this Agreement. CONSULTANT's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by CONSULTANT, the CITY, its officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers.
c. Additional PERS Indemnity. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT acknowledges that it and its employees, agents, and subcontractors are independent of the CITY and are not employees of the CITY for any purpose, including eligibility for retirement benefits. CONSULTANT further acknowledges that neither it nor its employees, agents, or subcontractors are entitled to participate in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

In the event CONSULTANT, or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of CONSULTANT providing services under this Agreement, claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or PERS to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the CITY, CONSULTANT shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify, defend (with counsel reasonably acceptable to the CITY), and hold harmless

5 the CITY, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, officials, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses, including without limitation attorneys’ fees and costs, arising out of, pertaining to, or relating to such claim or determination. Such obligations shall include, without limitation, the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of CONSULTANT or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as any penalties, interest, or other associated costs, which would otherwise be the responsibility of the CITY.

The duty to defend shall arise immediately upon tender of a claim to CONSULTANT and shall exist regardless of any finding of negligence or fault. The CITY shall have the right, but not the obligation, to participate in the defense of any such claim using counsel of its own choosing, at its own expense. CONSULTANT shall not settle any claim in a manner that imposes liability or obligations on the CITY without the CITY’s prior written consent. The obligations set forth in this section are intended to be interpreted as broadly as permitted under California Civil Code § 2778 and shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.
d. Additional Minimum Essential Coverage (ACA) Indemnity.

CONSULTANT acknowledges that it and its employees, agents, and subcontractors are not employees of the CITY and are not entitled to participate in any CITY-sponsored benefit plans, including Minimum Essential Coverage under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). In the event CONSULTANT, or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of CONSULTANT providing services under this Agreement, claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), or any other applicable federal or state agency to be eligible for Minimum Essential Coverage as an employee of the CITY, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend (with counsel reasonably acceptable to the CITY), and hold harmless the CITY, its officers, officials, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including without limitation attorneys’ fees and costs, arising out of or related to such claim or determination.

This obligation includes, but is not limited to, the payment of any employershared responsibility penalties, excise taxes, premiums, claims, benefits, or other costs associated with providing Minimum Essential Coverage, as well as any interest and penalties thereon, which would otherwise be the responsibility of the CITY. The CITY shall have the right, but not the obligation, to participate in the defense of any such claim, and CONSULTANT shall not settle any claim in a manner that imposes liability or obligations on the CITY without the CITY’s prior written consent. The obligations set forth in this section are intended to be interpreted as broadly as permitted under California Civil Code § 2778 and shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law, or ordinance to the contrary, CONSULTANT and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors providing service under this Agreement do not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any claims to, any compensation , benefit, or any incident of employment by the CITY, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS

6 as an employee of the CITY and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by the CITY for employer contribution or employee contributions for PERS benefits. CONSULTANT is solely responsible for compliance with PERS restrictions applicable to any of CONSULTANT's employees, agents, or subcontractors.

13. California Labor Code Requirements.
a. CONSULTANT is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq., which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on certain “public works” and “maintenance” projects (“Prevailing Wage Laws”). If the services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $15,000 or more for maintenance or $25,000 or more for construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair, CONSULTANT agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. CONSULTANT shall defend, indemnify and hold the CITY, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claims, liabilities, costs, penalties or interest arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. It shall be mandatory upon the CONSULTANT and all subconsultants to comply with all California Labor Code provisions, which include but are not limited to prevailing wages (Labor Code Sections 1771, 1774 and 1775), employment of apprentices (Labor Code Section 1777.5), certified payroll records (Labor Code Sections 1771.4 and 1776), hours of labor (Labor Code Sections 1813 and 1815) and debarment of contractors and subcontractors (Labor Code Section 1777.1).
b. If the services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project and if the total compensation is $15,000 or more for maintenance or $25,000 or more for construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair, then pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the CONSULTANT and all subconsultants performing such services must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. CONSULTANT shall maintain registration for the duration of the Project and require the same of any sub consultant, as applicable. This Project may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be CONSULTANT’s sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements.
c. This Agreement may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be CONSULTANT’s sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements. Any stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against CONSULTANT or any subcontractor that affect CONSULTANT’s performance of services, including any delay, shall be CONSULTANT’s sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall be considered CONSULTANT caused delay and shall not be compensable by the CITY. CONSULTANT shall defend, indemnify and hold the CITY, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against CONSULTANT or any subcontractor.

7 14. Verification of Employment Eligibility.

By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT verifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and federal law respecting the employment of undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to time, and shall require all subconsultants to comply with the same.

15. Authority; Covenants and Representations.

Each party makes the following covenants and representations to the other party:

A. Such party is duly organized and validly existing pursuant to the laws of the State of California,
B. The person or persons executing this Agreement on behalf of such party is/are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of such party,
C. By so executing this Agreement, such party is formally bound to the terms and provisions of this Agreement.

16. Laws and Venue.

This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. If any action is brought to interpret or enforce any term of this Agreement, the action shall be brought in a state or federal court situated in the County of Kern, State of California.
17 Termination or Abandonment. CITY or CONSULTANT may terminate or abandon any portion or all of the work under this Agreement by giving one hundred eighty (180) calendar days’ written notice. In such event, CITY shall be entitled to all documents, logs, manuals, reports, and operational records produced under this Agreement. CITY shall pay CONSULTANT the reasonable value of services rendered for any portion of the Services completed prior to termination. If said termination occurs prior to completion of any task for the Project for which a payment request has not been received, the charge for services performed during such task shall be the reasonable value of such services, based on an amount mutually agreed to by CITY and CONSULTANT of the portion of such task completed but not paid prior to said termination. CITY shall not be liable for any costs other than the charges or portions thereof which are specified herein.

CONSULTANT shall not be entitled to payment for unperformed services, and shall not be entitled to damages or compensation for termination of work.

18. Records & Audits. CONSULTANT shall keep full and accurate accounting records on an accrual basis relating to its activities at the Facility in accordance with generally accepted United States accounting principles. CONSULTANT shall maintain a system of bookkeeping adequate for its operations hereunder. CONSULTANT shall give the CITY's authorized representatives access to such books and records maintained at the Facility during reasonable business hours and upon reasonable advance notice.

8 CONSULTANT shall keep and preserve for at least three (3) years following each Fiscal Year all sales slips, rental agreements, purchase orders, sales books, credit card invoices, bank books, duplicate deposit slips, and other evidence of Operating Revenues and Operating Expenses. In addition (within ninety (90) days of the end of each Fiscal Year for which CONSULTANT is managing the Facility hereunder), CONSULTANT shall furnish to the CITY a balance sheet, a statement of profit or loss, and a statement of cash flows for the Facility for the preceding Fiscal Year prepared in accordance with generally accepted United States accounting principles and accompanied by an independent auditor's report of an independent certified public accountant. The audit shall contain an opinion expressed by the independent auditor of the accuracy of financial records kept by CONSULTANT. The audit shall also provide a certification of Operating Revenues and Operating Expenses as defined in this Agreement for such Fiscal Year. The audit shall be conducted by a reputable firm selected by CONSULTANT with CITY approval. The CITY shall not withhold or delay such consent or approval unreasonably. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the costs of such audit shall be deemed Operating Expenses.

A. Independent Audits. The City Council shall have the right at any time (and from time to time) to cause independent auditors to audit all of the books of CONSULTANT relating to Operating Revenues and Operating Expenses (including, without limitation cash register tapes, credit card invoices, duplicate deposit tapes, and invoices). No costs incurred by the CITY in conducting such audit shall be considered an Operating Expense. The CITY's right to have such an audit made with respect to any Fiscal Year and CONSULTANT's obligation to retain the above records shall expire three (3) years after CONSULTANT's statement for such Fiscal Year has been delivered to the CITY.

B. Monthly Reports. By the twenty-fifth (25th) day of each month, CONSULTANT shall provide to the CITY a written monthly report in a form approved by the CITY and similar to that used in other CONSULTANT-managed facilities setting out the Facility's anticipated activities and financial condition for the upcoming month and reporting on the prior month's activities and finances. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all original field notes, written reports, Drawings and Specifications and other documents, produced or developed for the Facility shall, upon payment in full for the services described in this Agreement, be furnished to and become the property of the CITY.

19. Organization
CONSULTANT shall assign Billy Hilliard as Project Manager. The Project Manager shall not be removed from the Project or reassigned without the prior written consent of the CITY.

20. Limitation of Agreement.

This Agreement is limited to and includes only the work included in the Services described above and the Exhibits to this Agreement.

9 21. Notice
Any notice or instrument required to be given or delivered by this Agreement may be given or delivered by depositing the same in any United States Post Office, certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to:

CITY:

CITY of Shafter
336 Pacific Avenue
Shafter, California 93263
Attn: CITY MANAGER
CONSULTANT:
[INSERT NAME, ADDRESS & CONTACT
PERSON]
and shall be effective upon receipt thereof.

22. Third Party Rights
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits to anyone other than the CITY and the CONSULTANT.

23. Equal Opportunity Employment.

CONSULTANT represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and that it shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age or other interests protected by the State or Federal Constitutions. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination.

24. Entire Agreement
This Agreement, with its exhibits, represents the entire understanding of CITY and CONSULTANT as to those matters contained herein, and supersedes and cancels any prior or contemporaneous oral or written understanding, promises or representations with respect to those matters covered hereunder. Each party acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements have been made by any person which are not incorporated herein, and that any other agreements shall be void. This Agreement may not be modified or altered except in writing signed by both Parties hereto.

This is an integrated Agreement.

25. Severability
The unenforceability, invalidity or illegality of any provision(s) of this Agreement shall not render the provisions unenforceable, invalid or illegal.

26. Successors and Assigns

10 This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors in interest, executors, administrators and assigns of each party to this Agreement. However, CONSULTANT shall not assign or transfer by operation of law or otherwise any or all of its rights, burdens, duties or obligations without the prior written consent of CITY. Any attempted assignment without such consent shall be invalid and void.

27. Non-Waiver
None of the provisions of this Agreement shall be considered waived by either party, unless such waiver is specifically specified in writing.

28. Time of Essence
Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.

29. CITY’s Right to Employ Other Consultants
CITY reserves its right to employ other consultants, in connection with these Services or other projects related to this Facility.

30. Prohibited Interests
CONSULTANT maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for CONSULTANT, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, CONSULTANT warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for CONSULTANT, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement.

For breach or violation of this warranty, CITY shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no director, official, officer or employee of CITY, during the term of his or her service with CITY, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.

31. Reserved.
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11 SIGNATURE PAGE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHAFTER

AND SPORTS FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, LLC
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

CITY OF SHAFTER Sports Facilities Management, LLC
By: By:

Lance Lippincott
City Manager Its:

Printed Name:

ATTEST:

By:

CITY Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

City Attorney

12 EXHIBIT A
Scope of Services
CITY hereby engages CONSULTANT during the Term to act as the sole and exclusive manager and operator of the Facility, subject to and as more fully described in this Agreement, and, in connection therewith, to perform the services described herein.

CONSULTANT hereby accepts such engagement, and shall perform the services described herein, subject to the limitations expressly set forth in this Agreement.

GENERAL SERVICES
CONSULTANT shall provide complete turn-key management and operation of the Facility, including but not limited to:
• Daily operations, opening/closing, supervision, admissions, registration, and customer service
• Lifeguarding, staffing, training, onboarding, and HR compliance • Programming including public swim, lessons, fitness programs, community rentals, and team usage
• Routine and preventative maintenance, custodial duties, water chemistry, inspections, and logs
• Communications, marketing, schedules, public updates, and community outreach • Financial management, reporting, POS operation, and budgeting • Assisting with CITY regarding capital repairs and improvements CITY may choose to make
On or before ________. CONSULTANT shall also provide annual operating schedules and proposed program calendars for CITY review and approval each year. All publicfacing programs and admission fees for Facility must be approved and adopted by CITY.

SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
CONSULTANT shall:
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, county, and local laws governing aquatic operations
• Maintain a written Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and conduct monthly in-service training and quarterly facility-wide drills
• Maintain required certifications for all personnel including lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid
• Maintain at least one Certified Pool Manager (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Manager (AFO) on-site during all operating hours
• Submit incident/accident reports for injuries at the facility requiring medical or first responder attention to CITY within 24 hours

13 WATER QUALITY & FACILITY OPERATIONS
CONSULTANT shall:
• Test water chemistry at during operating hours and maintain written or digital logs with such information.
• Complete daily opening/closing checklists, safety equipment inspections, and mechanical room inspections
• Maintain all signage, safety equipment, and required notices Throughout the Term of this Agreement, if CONSULTANT becomes aware of the presence of any Hazardous Material in a quantity sufficient to require remediation or reporting under any Environmental Law in, on or under the Aquatic Center or if CONSULTANT, CITY or the Aquatic Center becomes subject to any order of any federal, state or local agency to investigate, remove, remediate, repair, close, detoxify, decontaminate or otherwise clean up the Aquatic Center, CONSULTANT shall, at CITY’s sole expense, use all commercially reasonable efforts to carry out and complete any required investigation, removal, remediation, repair, closure, detoxification, decontamination or other cleanup of the Aquatic Center. CITY acknowledges and agrees that CITY shall be solely responsible for any legal or other liability arising out of the presence of any Hazardous Material in, on or under the Aquatic Center.

PROGRAMMING & COMMUNITY ACCESS
CONSULTANT shall:
• Provide minimum public swim hours: 5 days/week from Memorial Day to Labor Day including at least one weekend day
• Provide competitive team access and community rentals as authorized by CITY • Submit an Annual Service Plan with operating hours, staffing levels, program mix, and maintenance schedules.

STAFFING & CUSTOMER SERVICE
CONSULTANT shall:
• Maintain lifeguard ratios of at least one lifeguard per 25 patrons unless stricter standards apply Lifeguard Services. Lifeguards will provide monitoring services for the pool and gate areas of the Aquatic Facility. Lifeguards will be certified by the American Red Cross and fully trained by Consultant to monitor the entire Aquatic Facility during all business hours. Lifeguards will be responsible for the safety of guests in the Facility, as well as enforcing Facility rules. Lifeguards and aquatics staff will be required to wear aquatics staff uniforms, co-branded which will include staff shorts and t-shirts. Staff uniforms will help members and residents easily identify them at all times. Consultant lifeguard uniforms will be printed with “Lifeguard” on the back of the shirt. Lifeguards will undergo inservice training weekly to remain current on all safety procedures required by the

14 American Red Cross and Consultant, as well as to continue to stay current on Facility specific Emergency Action Plans (EAP). In-service trainings will be conducted twice per year to ensure that all staff is up to date on skills. • Conduct background checks for all employees
• Maintain public-facing registration and payment system and respond to customer inquiries within 48 hours

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
CONSULTANT shall:
• Submit monthly reports including attendance, financials, incidents, maintenance, staffing, and water-quality summaries
• Submit an annual report including operational analysis, participation metrics, safety audit results, and recommendations
CONSULTANT shall prepare annual operating schedules and proposed program calendars for CITY review and approval each year. All public-facing program and admission fees must be approved by CITY annually.

ADDITIONAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED
During the term of this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall be responsible for all aspects of oversight for staffing, marketing, maintenance, event management, sponsorship and advertising sales and day-to-day operations of the Facility, including the following:

1. STAFFING.

CONSULTANT shall provide a full-time on-site General Manager and other employees as required to meet the operational needs of the Facility, pursuant to the approved staffing schedule and the approved Operating Budget.

2. OPERATING BUDGET-SETTING PROCEDURES:

Preparation and Approval. CONSULTANT shall submit to the CITY Manager, annually on or before March 10 of each year, the proposed Operating Budget for the Aquatic Center for the next Operating Year. The Operating Budget shall contain CONSULTANT’s reasonable and good faith estimates of all Gross Revenues and Aquatic Center Expenses for the next Operating Year, based on what CONSULTANT believes to be reasonable assumptions and projections. CONSULTANT shall not be deemed to have made any guarantee or warranty in connection with the results of operations or performance set forth in the Operating Budget and the parties acknowledge that the Operating Budget is based solely upon CONSULTANT’s judgment and the facts and circumstances known by CONSULTANT at the time of preparation.

15 Increases in Budget. The parties agree that they shall use commercially reasonable efforts to limit the increase in total Aquatic Center expenses during the term of this Agreement to the increase in the Index or increases due to increases in Gross Revenues. Any increase in excess of the increase in the Index shall be documented in the Operating Budget. The parties understand and agree that recommendations and budgets for Capital Improvements will be treated separately and will not form part of the Operating Budget. CONSULTANT and the CITY agree to develop by March 10 of each year an Operating Budget that can be forwarded to the CITY’s City Council for approval.

City Council Approval. It is contemplated by the parties that the Operating Budget will be agreed upon by CONSULTANT and the City Council not later than ninety (90) days following delivery of the Operating Budget by CONSULTANT to the CITY. If the City Council fails to either approve the Operating Budget within said 90-day period or to advise CONSULTANT in writing of its objections to the Operating Budget within such period, then the City Council shall be deemed to have disapproved the Operating Budget as submitted.

Budget Disputes. In the event of a dispute with regard to the Operating Budget, pending the resolution of such dispute, CONSULTANT shall use commercially reasonable efforts to continue to manage and operate the Aquatic Center in accordance with the standards set forth in this Agreement at a level of expenditures comparable to those of the preceding Operating Year subject to increases in Aquatic Center expenses commensurate with the Index or due to increases in Gross Revenues.

Compliance; Unanticipated Expenditures and Reallocation of Funds. CONSULTANT shall comply, to the extent reasonably and commercially practicable, with the applicable approved Operating Budget. However, CITY agrees that the approved Operating Budget is intended to be a reasonable estimate, and accordingly, CONSULTANT shall be entitled to request revisions to the Operating Budget to cover any expenditures that were unanticipated at the time of preparation of the Operating Budget but are reasonable and necessary to carry out the provisions of this Agreement. CONSULTANT is authorized to take all action reasonably deemed necessary by CONSULTANT to implement, perform, or cause the performance of the items set forth in the approved Operating Budget. CITY acknowledges that the Operating Budget is intended to set forth objectives and goals based upon CONSULTANT’s judgment and the facts and circumstances known by CONSULTANT at the time of preparation.

CONSULTANT shall be required to obtain prior written consent of the City Council, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, if CONSULTANT anticipates that the actual amount expended per Operating Year for Aquatic Center Expenses will be greater than the amount budgeted for that Operating Year in the Operating Budget, unless Net Revenues for such Operating Year are equal to or exceed the Operating Budget for such Operating Year.

Review of Operating Budget. The CITY and CONSULTANT shall meet periodically to discuss the operating results of Aquatic Center, and shall agree in writing on any necessary amendments or revisions to the Operating Budget to take into consideration variables or events that did not exist, or could not be anticipated by CONSULTANT or CITY, at the time the Operating Budget was prepared. Such amendments to the

16 Operating Budget shall be approved in accordance with City’s financial, auditing and budget procedures.

Five Year Forecast. CONSULTANT shall submit to the CITY a five (5) year forecast to coincide with the CITY’s financial forecasts. CONSULTANT shall provide analysis and trend lines to support the data submitted. CITY shall provide CONSULTANT with a budget calendar and adequate time to prepare the forecast.

3. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS.

The CONSULTANT shall present the then current staffing, any incentive bonus plan for employees, and all salaries and payments to employees through the Payroll Account in the Annual Operations Budget. It is understood by all parties that reductions and additions to various positions may be made at CONSULTANT's discretion throughout the year due to business tempo, trends, opportunities, and budget requirements. If a change is recommended that will require expense above the budgeted labor percentage, the change will be submitted for CITY 's review and approval by CITY via reforecast and revised business plan or budget.

4. INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING.

From time to time, as CITY requests, CONSULTANT shall hire an independent certified public accounting firm to be paid for out of the Operating Budget of the Facility and to be selected by mutual agreement of CITY and CONSULTANT to audit the financial statements required under this Agreement.

5. ACCOUNTING RECORDS & REPORTING.

During the Term of this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall maintain professional accounting records. CONSULTANT shall provide the financial statements in a format reasonably specified by CITY.

6. INTERNAL CONTROL. CONSULTANT agrees to develop, install, and maintain reasonably appropriate accounting, operating, and administrative controls governing the financial aspects of the Facility, such controls to be consistent with professionally accepted accounting practices

7. BANK ACCOUNTS. All bank accounts used for the operation of the Facility shall be established, owned, and maintained by CITY within its existing banking structure. No separate bank accounts shall be established by CONSULTANT without prior written approval from CITY. CONSULTANT shall not open or maintain any bank account in the name of the Facility or on behalf of CITY. CITY’s Finance Department shall have sole authority over any Facility accounts, including, but not limited to the following authority:
• Establishment and maintenance of all accounts
• Authorized signatories
• Banking relationships

17 • Cash management and investment of funds
CONSULTANT shall coordinate with CITY’s Finance Department regarding all financial transactions and shall comply with all CITY financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.

8. RECEIPTS AND DEPOSITS. All revenues derived from the operation of the Facility (“Operating Revenues”) shall be collected on behalf of CITY and deposited into CITY-designated accounts in accordance with procedures established by CITY’s Finance Department. CONSULTANT shall:
• Follow all written cash handling, receipting, and deposit procedures provided by CITY
• Ensure timely transmittal of all receipts to CITY, consistent with CITY deposit requirements (e.g., daily or next business day as required) • Maintain accurate records of all collections, including supporting documentation • Cooperate with CITY staff in reconciliation of receipts and deposits At no time shall CONSULTANT retain, commingle, or exercise custody over public funds beyond what is necessary for daily operations and as expressly authorized by CITY. All Operating Revenues are and shall remain the sole property of CITY.

9. DISBURSEMENTS AND OPERATING EXPENSES. All payments for Operating Expenses shall be made through CITY’s financial systems and in accordance with CITY’s purchasing, accounts payable, and internal control policies, unless otherwise expressly authorized in writing by CITY. CONSULTANT may:
• Initiate purchase requests, invoices, or payment recommendations • Provide supporting documentation for expenditures
• Assist in budget tracking and cost control
Notwithstanding the above:
• CITY shall retain final authority over the approval and disbursement of all funds • No disbursements shall be made by CONSULTANT from any account unless expressly authorized by CITY

10. ACCOUNT FUNDING. CITY shall be responsible for funding all approved Operating Expenses and capital expenditures through its normal budgetary and appropriation processes. CONSULTANT shall:
• Provide periodic operating budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections • Notify CITY of anticipated funding needs or shortfalls • Operate within the limits of the approved budget

18 Nothing in this Agreement shall obligate CITY to expend funds except as appropriated and approved in accordance with approved Operating Budget and all applicable laws and CITY policies.

OPERATING & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Generally. All Facility staff and other personnel shall be engaged or hired by CONSULTANT in its sole discretion, except that CITY shall preapprove the employment of Management-Level Employees (as defined herein), and shall be employees, agents or independent contractors of CONSULTANT, and not of the CITY. CONSULTANT shall select employees, in its sole discretion but subject to CITY's right to approve the Operating Budget. The Operating Budget shall define the number, function, qualifications, and compensation, including salary and benefits, of its employees and shall control the terms and conditions of employment relating to such employees.

CONSULTANT agrees to use reasonable and prudent judgment in the selection and supervision of such personnel. CITY specifically agrees that CONSULTANT shall be entitled to pay its employees, as an Operating Expense, bonuses and benefits in accordance with CONSULTANT's then current employee manual, which may be modified by CONSULTANT from time to time in its sole discretion.

General Manager and Management-Level Employees. Personnel engaged by CONSULTANT will include a full-time on-site General Manager and other employees.

Hiring of the General Manager by CONSULTANT requires the prior review and consultation with CITY’s City Manager; provided, however, in the event of a vacancy in the General Manager position, CONSULTANT may, upon notice to the CITY, temporarily fill such position with an interim General Manager for up to one hundred eighty (180) days without the necessity of consultation. The General Manager will have general supervisory responsibility for CONSULTANT and will be responsible for day-today operations of the Facility, supervision of employees, and management and coordination of all activities associated with events taking place at the Facility.

CONSULTANT's employees at the Facility shall not for any purpose be considered to be employees of the CITY; and CONSULTANT shall be solely responsible for their supervision and daily direction and control and for setting (and paying as an Operating Expense) their compensation (and Federal income tax withholding) and any employee benefits and all costs related to their employment shall be an Operating Expense in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

Standards of Employment. CONSULTANT shall assure that all employees are required to work to the standards outlined in the most current version of CONSULTANT’s employee handbook. CITY shall not require employees of CONSULTANT to vary from those employment standards either directly, or indirectly through impacting decisions, including but not limited to not funding the correct staffing level, not providing safe work tools and a safe work environment, or an environment inconsistent with CONSULTANT’s values.

Recruitment. In the event of termination, or in any case where CITY, and/or its affiliated agencies or entities, expresses an interest in hiring CONSULTANT’s full-time

19 employee(s), CONSULTANT shall reserve the right to agree or deny such a request. In the event that CONSULTANT elects to permit CITY to hire CONSULTANT’s full-time employee(s), CITY shall provide CONSULTANT with a one-time fee (the "Recruitment Fee") equal to six (6) months' gross salary and benefits for such release. In any of these events described, the CONSULTANT's employee would not retain the CONSULTANT's intellectual material in any future employment.

Source of Funding. CONSULTANT shall pay all items of expense for the operation, maintenance, supervision and management of the Facility from the funds in the Operating Account, which General Manager may access periodically for this purpose.

The Operating Account shall be funded with amounts generated by operation of the Facility, or otherwise made available by the CITY. To ensure sufficient funds are available in the Operating Account, CITY will deposit in the Operating Account, on or before the Effective Date, the budgeted or otherwise approved expenses for the month beginning on the Effective Date. CITY shall thereafter, on or before the first (1st) day of each succeeding month following the Effective Date, deposit (or allow to remain) in the Operating Account the budgeted or otherwise approved expenses for each such month.

CONSULTANT shall have no liability to CITY or any third party in the event CONSULTANT is unable to perform its obligations hereunder, or under any third-party contract entered into pursuant to the terms hereof, due to the fact that sufficient funds are not made available to pay such expenses in a timely manner.

Advancement of Funds. Under no circumstances shall CONSULTANT be required to pay for or advance any of its own funds to pay for any Operating Expenses. In the event that, notwithstanding the foregoing, CONSULTANT agrees to advance its own funds to pay Operating Expenses, CITY shall promptly reimburse CONSULTANT for the full amount of such advanced funds, plus interest at a rate to be mutually agreed upon.

CITY will also fund an amount to be included in the budget, that will be accounted for as CITY’s asset, to be used as operating funds and working capital. The “working capital” will be the baseline account balance for the Operating Account and CITY will contribute funds as needed to maintain that minimum of amount in the Operating Account.

Existing Contracts. CITY shall provide to CONSULTANT, on or before the Effective Date, full and complete copies of all Existing Contracts relating to the Facility.

CONSULTANT shall administer and use reasonable commercial efforts to assure compliance with such Existing Contracts to the extent provided to CONSULTANT.

Execution of Contracts. CONSULTANT shall have the right to enter into Service Contracts, Revenue Generating Contracts and other contracts related to the operation of the Facility, as agent on behalf of the CITY. Any such material agreements shall contain the CITY’s standard indemnification and insurance obligations on the part of each vendor, licensee or service provider indemnifying CITY, as is customary for the type of services or obligations being provided or performed by such parties.

CONSULTANT shall be prohibited from entering into any public works construction contracts.

20 Transactions with Affiliates. In connection with its obligations hereunder relating to the purchase or procurement of services for the Facility (including without limitation food and beverage services, ticketing services and Commercial Rights sales), CONSULTANT may purchase or procure such services, or otherwise transact business with, an Affiliate of CONSULTANT, provided that the prices charged and services rendered by such Affiliate are competitive with those obtainable from any unrelated parties rendering comparable services. CONSULTANT shall, if requested by CITY, provide reasonable evidence establishing the competitive nature of such prices and services, including if appropriate, competitive bids from other persons seeking to render such services at the Facility.

Contract Administrator. Each party shall appoint a contract administrator who shall monitor such party 's compliance with the terms of this Agreement. CONSULTANT's contract administrator shall be its General Manager at the Facility, unless CONSULTANT notifies CITY of a substitute contract administrator in writing. CITY shall notify CONSULTANT of the name of its contract administrator within thirty (30) days of execution hereof. Any and all references in this Agreement requiring CONSULTANT or CITY participation or approval shall mean the participation or approval of such party 's contract administrator.

21 EXHIBIT B
Schedule of Services
Consultant shall operate the Facility based on the tentative schedule below. Such schedule may be revised from time-to-time in consultation with CITY.

January February March April May June
Monday 10am-6pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm 10am-7pm 10am-7pm 9am-8pm Tuesday 6:30am6pm6:30am6pm6:30am6pm6:30am7pm6:30am7pm6:30am8pm Wednesday 10am-6pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm 10am-7pm 10am-7pm 9am-8pm Thursday 6:30am6pm6:30am6pm6:30am6pm6:30am7pm6:30am7pm6:30am8pm Friday 10am-5pm 10am-5pm 10am-5pm 10am-5pm 10am-5pm 9am-5pm Saturday 10am-5pm 10am-5pm 10am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 9am-5pm Sunday 10am-5pm 10am-5pm 10am-5pm 10am-5pm 10am-5pm 9am-5pm July August September October November December
Monday 9am-8pm 9am-8pm 10am-7pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm Tuesday 6:30am8pm6:30am8pm6:30am7pm6:30am6pm6:30am6pm6:30am6pm Wednesday 9am-8pm 9am-8pm 10am-7pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm Thursday 6:30am8pm6:30am8pm6:30am7pm6:30am6pm6:30am6pm6:30am6pm Friday 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 10am-5pm 10am-5pm 10am-5pm 10am-5pm Saturday 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 10am-5pm 10am-5pm 10am-5pm 10am-5pm Sunday 9am-5pm 9am-5pm 10am-5pm 10am-5pm 10am-5pm 10am-5pm

22 EXHIBIT C
Compensation
During the Term of this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall receive compensation and fees from the CITY according to the following:

1. A Base Management Fee;

2. Sponsorship & Advertising Compensation; and

3. Operating Expenses.

The Fees and Other Compensation are described below
Base Management Fee. During the Term, CITY shall pay to CONSULTANT a monthly fee for its management services (the “Base Management Fee”) in equal monthly installments of Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($17,500.00) per month. Each installment will be due and payable on the first day of each successive month.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, representing an advance payment toward the final six (6) installments, totaling One Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($105,000), shall be due and payable upon the execution of this Agreement. Such advance payment shall be returned to CITY if CONSULTANT fails to initiate any material obligation described in this Agreement related to the commencement of operations of the Facility.

Sponsorship & Advertising Compensation. Due to the role that CONSULTANT will play in organizing the programs, negotiating agreements and pricing, and providing confidence to sponsors and advertisers, CONSULTANT will receive thirty percent (30%) of the gross revenue for sponsorship and advertising at the Facility, including Facility naming rights for all sponsorship and advertising sold throughout the term of this Agreement.

Payments for Sponsorship and Advertising Compensation will be made to CONSULTANT within thirty (30) days of the time when a sponsor/advertiser makes payment.

Operating Expenses. During the Term, CITY shall pay to CONSULTANT a fee equal to all Operating Expenses. The Operating Expenses shall be defined as expenses incurred by CONSULTANT in connection with its operation, promotion, maintenance and management of the Facility, including but not limited to the following:

Reimbursable Travel Expenses. Notwithstanding the inclusion of reimbursed expenses as an Operating Expense, Reimbursement Expenses shall not be reimbursed unless CONSULTANT receives prior written approval by the CITY, for travel and other expenses directly related to travel necessary to perform the Management Services. All

23 travel reimbursement will be based on receipts to be furnished by CONSULTANT to the CITY. Travel expenses may include but are not limited to airfare, rental cars, parking fees, lodging and meals. All fees and reimbursements shall be paid to CONSULTANT within thirty (30) calendar days of invoicing. CONSULTANT shall make good-faith efforts to keep travel expenses to a minimum.

Facility Employment Costs. CITY shall pay – as an Operating Cost - to CONSULTANT in equal monthly installments, the Facility Employment Costs for the Manager and all employees hired by CONSULTANT at the Facility (collectively, the “Facility Employment Costs”). It is understood and agreed that CONSULTANT will compensate all of its employees on a bi-weekly basis and therefore each employee compensation payment will become due and payable on the first (1st) day of each successive month. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Facility Employment Costs” shall mean the total salary and compensation for the Facility Management Employees, including any applicable health insurance benefits, etc., as well as any annual bonus to be paid.

CONSULTANT's employees at the Facility shall not for any purpose be considered to be employees of the City; and CONSULTANT shall be solely responsible for their supervision and daily direction and control and for setting (and paying as an Operating Expense) their compensation (and Federal income tax withholding) and any employee benefits (and all costs related to their employment shall be an Operating Expense) In addition to the above, the following shall also be considered “Operating Expenses”:

1. Employee Termination Costs (including severance costs and payments in lieu of termination), and related costs,

2. Cost of operating supplies, including general office supplies,

3. Advertising, marketing, group sales, and public relations costs,

4. Cleaning expenses for the Facility,

5. Data processing costs,

6. Dues, subscriptions and membership costs for memberships authorized in the Operating Budget,

7. Printing and stationary costs related to Facility,

8. Postage and freight costs,

9. Equipment rental costs related to the Facility,

10. Minor repairs, maintenance, and equipment servicing, not including expenses relating to performing capital improvements or repairs,

24 11. Security expenses related to the Facility;

12. Telephone, Internet and communication charges,

13. Necessary travel and entertainment expenses of CONSULTANT employees for matters related to the operation of the Facility,

14. Cost of employee uniforms and identification badges,

15. Pest control and trash removal costs, if applicable

16. Computer, software, hardware and training costs as approved in the Operating Budget,

17. Utility expenses for the operation of the Facility,

18. General office expenses;

19. Audit and accounting fees;

20. Cost of complying with any subsequent Laws affecting the operations of the Facility and subject to approval in the Operating Budget; Notwithstanding the list above, payment of all items shall be contingent on their approval as part of the Operating Budget, before CITY shall be obligated to treat them as Operating Expenses. Further, the term "Operating Expense" does not include (i) debt service on the Facility; (ii) other costs such as financing costs, administrative costs, vendor enforcement costs, rent taxes, and gross receipt taxes (whether assessed against City and collected by City, or both); (iii) capital expenditures where the City provides the funding for any such capital expenditures; (iv) the Base Management Fee or the Sponsorship & Advertising Compensation; (v) any possessory interest tax assessed upon the CONSULTANT arising as a result of this Agreement; (vi) any expenses relating to CONSULTANT’s personnel based in CONSULTANT's corporate headquarters in Florida or its regional field locations (other than the reasonable costs included in the Approved Budgets of travel by such corporate or regional personnel in connection with CONSULTANT's operation and management of the Facility, which costs shall be Operating Expenses); and (vii) any taxes based upon or measured by gross receipts, income, profits, sales, use and occupation, value added, ad valorem, transfer, franchise, withholding, payroll, recapture, employment, service, excise, and property taxes which are not directly related to the operation of the Facility which are owed by the CONSULTANT. Solely for purposes of calculating Net Operating Loss and identifying Operating Expenses which will be budgeted in Approved Budgets, Operating Expenses shall exclude all extraordinary expenses and all interest, income tax, depreciation, and amortization expenses.

25 Payment of the Operating Expenses will become due and payable on the first (1st) day of each successive month.

26 EXHIBIT D

STANDARD CITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the CITY that it has secured all insurance required under this Section. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any subconsultants to commence work on any subcontract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the CITY that the subconsultant has secured all insurance required under this section.

1.1 Types of Insurance Required. As a condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement for work to be performed hereunder, and without limiting the indemnity provisions of the Agreement, CONSULTANT shall, at its expense, procure and maintain in full force and effect for the duration of the Agreement the following policies of insurance.

If the existing policies do not meet the insurance requirements set forth herein, CONSULTANT agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the policies to do so.

1.2 Commercial General Liability
(a) The CONSULTANT shall take out and maintain, during the performance of all work under this Agreement, in amounts not less than specified herein, Commercial General Liability Insurance, in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the CITY.
(b) Coverage for Commercial General Liability insurance shall be at least as broad Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (Occurrence Form CG 00 01) or exact equivalent. Commercial General Liability Insurance must include coverage for the following:
(1) Bodily Injury and Property Damage
(2) Personal Injury/Advertising Injury
(3) Premises/Operations Liability
(4) Products/Completed Operations Liability
(5) Aggregate Limits that Apply per Project
(6) Explosion, Collapse and Underground (UCX) exclusion deleted
(7) Contractual Liability with respect to this Agreement (8) Property Damage

27 (9) Independent Consultant’s Coverage
(c) The limits of coverage shall be no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence, $4,000,000 general aggregate, and $2,000,000 products and completed operations aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. The policy shall include a per project or per location general aggregate endorsement. If a per project/location endorsement is not available, the limit for the general aggregate shall be doubled.
(d) The policy shall contain no endorsements or provisions limiting coverage for (1) contractual liability; (2) cross liability exclusion for claims or suits by one insured against another; (3) products/completed operations liability; or (4) contain any other exclusion contrary to the Agreement.
(e) The policy shall give CITY, its officials, officers, employees, agents and CITY designated volunteers additional insured status using ISO endorsement forms CG 20 10 10 01 and, for construction work or services, 20 37 10 01, or endorsements providing the exact same coverage.
(f) The general liability program may utilize either deductibles or provide coverage excess of a self-insured retention, subject to written approval by the CITY, and provided that such deductibles shall not apply to the CITY as an additional insured.

1.3 Automobile Liability
(a) At all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement, the CONSULTANT shall maintain Automobile Liability Insurance for bodily injury and property damage including coverage for owned, non-owned and hired vehicles, in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the CITY. (b) Coverage for automobile liability insurance shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 00 01 covering automobile liability (Coverage Symbol 1, any auto).
(c) The limit of coverage shall be no less than $1,000,000 each accident. (d) The policy shall be endorsed to give CITY, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and CITY designated volunteers additional insured status. (e) Subject to written approval by the CITY, the automobile liability program may utilize deductibles, provided that such deductibles shall not apply to the CITY as an additional insured, but not a self-insured retention.

1.4 Workers’ Compensation/Employer’s Liability
(a) CONSULTANT certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the

28 provisions of that code, and it will comply with such provisions before commencing work under this Agreement.
(b) To the extent CONSULTANT has employees at any time during the term of this Agreement, at all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement, the CONSULTANT shall maintain full compensation insurance for all persons employed directly by him/her to carry out the work contemplated under this Agreement, all in accordance with the “Workers’ Compensation and Insurance Act,” Division IV of the Labor Code of the State of California and any acts amendatory thereof, and Employer’s Liability Coverage in amounts indicated herein. CONSULTANT shall require all sub Consultants to obtain and maintain, for the period required by this Agreement, workers’ compensation coverage of the same type and limits as specified in this section. (c) The Statutory Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance shall be provided with limits of not less than $1,000,000 each accident, $1,000,000 by disease-policy limit, and $1,000,000 by disease-each employee.

1.5 Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions)
(a) At all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement the Designer shall maintain professional liability or Errors and Omissions insurance appropriate to its profession, in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the CITY and in an amount indicated herein. This insurance shall be endorsed to include contractual liability applicable to this Agreement and shall be written on a policy form coverage specifically designed to protect against acts, errors or omissions of the Designer. “Covered Professional Services” as designated in the policy must specifically include work performed under this Agreement. The policy must “pay on behalf of” the insured and must include a provision establishing the insurer's duty to defend. (b) The limits of coverage shall be no less than $1,000,000 per claim and aggregate.

1.6 Sexual Abuse or Molestation Insurance
(a) Consultant shall maintain Sexual Abuse and Molestation Insurance at least as broad as ISO CG 00 01 covering damages arising out of actual, perceived, or threatened physical abuse, mental injury, sexual molestation, negligent: hiring, employment, supervision, training, investigation, reporting to proper authorities, and retention of any person for whom the Consultant is responsible including but not limited to Consultant and Consultant's employees and volunteers. Policy endorsement's definition of an insured shall include the Consultant, and the Consultant's employees and volunteers. Coverage shall be written on an occurrence basis in an amount of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate. Coverage can be provided by a separate policy or as an endorsement to the commercial general liability or professional liability policies. These limits shall be exclusive to this required coverage. Incidents related to or arising out of physical abuse, mental injury, or sexual molestation, whether committed by one or more individuals, and irrespective of the number of incidents or injuries or the time period or area over

29 which the incidents or injuries occur, shall be treated as a separate occurrence for each victim. Coverage shall include the cost of defense and the cost of defense shall be provided outside the coverage limit.

1.7 Crime/Fidelity Bond Insurance
(a) No less than $500,000 per occurrence, covering all Consultant’s officers and employees, for loss of CITY proceeds caused by dishonesty and/or theft.

1.8 Evidence Required
(a) Prior to execution of the Agreement, the Consultant shall file with the CITY evidence of insurance from an insurer or insurers certifying to the coverage of all insurance required herein. Such evidence shall include original Certificates of Insurance (ACORD Form 25 or equivalent), together with required endorsements. All evidence of insurance shall be signed by a properly authorized officer, agent, or qualified representative of the insurer and shall certify the names of the insured, any additional insureds, where appropriate, the type and amount of the insurance, the location and operations to which the insurance applies, and the expiration date of such insurance.

1.9 Policy Provisions Required
(a) Consultant shall provide the CITY at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of cancellation of any policy required by this Agreement, except that the Consultant shall provide at least ten (10) days prior written notice of cancellation of any such policy due to non-payment of premium. If any of the required coverage is cancelled or expires during the term of this Agreement, the Consultant shall deliver renewal certificate(s) including the General Liability Additional Insured Endorsement to the CITY at least ten (10) days prior to the effective date of cancellation or expiration. (b) The Commercial General Liability Policy and Automobile Policy shall each allow and be endorsed that Consultant’s policy is primary insurance and that any insurance, self-insurance or other coverage maintained by the CITY or any named insureds shall not be called upon to contribute to any loss. (c) The retroactive date (if any) of each policy is to be no later than the effective date of this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain such coverage continuously for a period of at least three (3) years after the completion of the work under this Agreement. For claims-made policies, Consultant shall purchase a one (1) year extended reporting period A) if the retroactive date is advanced past the effective date of this Agreement; B) if the policy is cancelled or not renewed; or C) if the policy is replaced by another claims-made policy with a retroactive date subsequent to the effective date of this Agreement.
(d) All required insurance coverages, except for the professional liability coverage, shall contain and be endorsed to provide a waiver of subrogation in favor of the CITY, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers or shall specifically

30 allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery against CITY, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.
(e) The coverage set forth herein shall apply separately to each insured against whom claims are made or suits are brought, except with respect to the limits of liability. Further the limits set forth herein shall not be construed to relieve the Consultant from liability in excess of such coverage, nor shall it limit the Consultant’s indemnification obligations to the CITY and shall not preclude the CITY from taking such other actions available to the CITY under other provisions of the Agreement or law.

1.10 Qualifying Insurers
(a) All policies required shall be issued by acceptable insurance companies, as determined by the CITY, which satisfy the following minimum requirements:
(b) Each such policy shall be from a company or companies with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII and admitted to transact in the business of insurance in the State of California, or otherwise allowed to place insurance through surplus line brokers under applicable provisions of the California Insurance Code or any federal law.

1.11 Additional Insurance Provisions.
(a) Requirements of specific coverage or limits contained in this section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits, or other requirement, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Any available coverage shall be provided to the parties required to be named as Additional Insured pursuant to this Agreement.
(b) The foregoing requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant, and any approval of said insurance by the CITY, is not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement, including but not limited to, the provisions concerning indemnification. (c) Defense costs shall be payable in addition to the limits. (d) If at any time during the life of the Agreement, any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, CITY has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by CITY will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant or CITY will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments. In the alternative, CITY may cancel this Agreement.

31 (e) The CITY may require the Consultant to provide complete copies of all insurance policies in effect for the duration of the Project. (f) Neither the CITY nor any of its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall be personally responsible for any liability arising under or by virtue of this Agreement.

1.12 Subconsultant Insurance Requirements. Consultant shall not allow any subcontractors or subconsultants to commence work on any subcontract until they have provided evidence satisfactory to the CITY that they have secured all insurance required under this section. Policies of commercial general liability insurance provided by such subcontractors or subconsultants shall be endorsed to name the CITY as an additional insured using ISO form CG 20 38 04 13 or an endorsement providing the exact same coverage. If requested by Consultant, CITY may approve different scopes or minimum limits of insurance for particular subcontractors or subconsultants.