Simi Valley City Council
August 4, 2025

CITY OF SIMI VALLEY

MEMORANDUM
Augus
t 4, 2025
TO: B
oard of Directors, Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8 FR
OM: Department of Public Works
SUBJ
ECT: AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO CANNON

CORPORATION FOR THE SEISMIC RETROFIT AND REHABILITATION OF MADERA TANK SOUTH (NO. 1031) AND STEARNS TANK SOUTH
(NO.1), CP76300021 AND CP76300066, RFP NO. PW 25-04

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It
is recommended that the Board of Directors award a contract (page 4) to Cannon Corporation (Cannon) in the amount of $328,071 to design the seismic retrofit and rehabilitation of Madera Tank South (No. 1031) and Stearns Tank South (No. 1), CP76300021 and CP76300066, RFP No. PW 25-04.

BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW
St
earns Tank South No. 1 (Stearns) and Madera Tank South No. 1031 (Madera) were built in 1960 and 1989 with water storage capacity of 426,000 gallons and 2.5 million gallons, respectively. On January 14, 2021, Kennedy Jenks Consultants prepared a seismic evaluation of Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8’s assets, which identified these water storage tanks’ seismic deficiencies and provided recommendations for mitigation measures.

In a
ddition, a previous tank inspection report dated April 31, 2024, prepared by CSI Services, Inc., indicated that the inspection activities for the Madera Tank South were unexpectedly terminated by the dive team when a roof rafter tie fell from its position and landed near the diver. The water storage tanks are located at 458 National Way and 3184 Pawnee Ct, respectively (see Location Map, Attachment A, page 65).

Sta
ff consider tank age, existing condition, immediate repair, site seismicity, tank capacity, tank overturning ratio, sliding, settlement, etc. when prioritizing tanks for repairs and replacement. This project would complete much -needed seismic retrofits and rehabilitation of Madera and Stearns water storage tanks.

St
aff recently prepared and submitted a Notice of Interest (NOI) for FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for the water tank seismic retrofit project. The NOI was approved by CalOES on April 21, 2025, and the District was invited to prepare and submit a full sub-application by September 15, 2025, for consideration of HMGP funding. Staff met with Cal OES on July 24, 2025, and has been informed that projects that are not shovel- ready (phased projects) will not be prioritized for the HMGP due to the limited ability to grant time extensions and competitiveness of the HMGP applications due to the limited

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funding available. Given the low probabi lity that this project will be selected, Staff is not continuing with the sub-application process.

FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES

On May 12, 2025, a Request for Proposals was posted on the City’s website , and on June 13, 2025, two (2) proposals were received from TKE Engineering, Inc. and Cannon Corporation (Cannon). A panel of four staff members evaluated both proposals based on the following five criteria:

• Understanding the scope of work (15%)
• Approach to completing project (35%)
• Demonstrated professional skill and credentials of staff (20%) • Related experience in the preparation of RRA and ERP studies (20%) • Cost of Proposal (10%)

The results of the proposal evaluation are summarized below:

CONSULTANT RATING
Cannon Corporation, San Luis Obispo, CA 93%
TKE Engineering, Inc., Riverside, CA 87%

Staff determined that Cannon is the most qualified consultant based on the five criteria above. Cannon received the highest score from the panel and was found to have a superior understanding of the scope of work and requirements for preparing the design documents for the project. They will also commit qualified staff with the expertise and experience, who have successfully designed and provided construction support to similar projects. Cannon previously worked for the District on multiple projects and has in-depth knowledge and familiarity with the District water system.

The FY 2025-26 Waterworks Budget contains $1,471,325 available for the seismic repair and rehabilitation of the Madera and Stearns water storage tanks (CP76300021 and CP76300066). Sufficient funds are available to cover the contract amount.

The design phase is expected to be completed on or before December 31, 2026.

The following alternatives are available to the Board of Directors:

1. Award a contract to Cannon in the amount of $328,071 to design the seismic retrofit and rehabilitation of Madera Tank South (No. 1031) and Stearns Tank South (No. 1), CP76300021 and CP76300066, RFP No. PW 25-04;

2. Do not award a contract at this time and provide direction to staff.

Staff recommends Alternative No. 1.

2 SUGGESTED BOARD MOTION

I move to award a professional services contract to Cannon in the amount of $328,071 to design the seismic retrofit and rehabilitation of Madera Tank South (No. 1031) and Stearns Tank South ( No. 1 ), CP76300021 and CP7630066, RFP No. PW 25-04.

SUMMARY

On May 12, 2025, a Request for Proposals was posted on the City’s website to provide professional design services to prepare the seismic retrofit and rehabilitation design, including plans, specifications, construction cost estimate, and support the bid phase for Madera Tank South No. 1031, and Stearns Tank South No. 1, CP76300021 and CP7630066, RFP No. PW 25-04. Two proposals were received and staff determined that Cannon is the most qualified consultant. Staff recommends that the Board of Directors award a contract to Cannon in the amount of $328,071.

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Ronald K. Fuchiwaki
Public Works Director

Prepared by: Michel Kadah, Principal Engineer

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Contract……………………............................................................................. 4 Attachment A – Location Map……………………………………….................65

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AGREEMENT NO. 3250140

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

FOR DESIGN SERVICES

BETWEEN

THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY AND

CANNON CORPORATION

FOR THE SEISMIC RETROFIT AND REHABILITATION OF MADERA TANK SOUTH (NO. 1031) AND STEARNS TANK SOUTH (NO.1), CP76300021 AND CP76300066, RFP NO. PW 25-04

THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 4 th day of August, 2025, by and between the CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, a municipal corporation and general law city (“CITY”) and CANNON CORPORATION, a California corporation (“CONSULTANT”).

1. CONSIDERATION.

A. As partial consideration, CONSULTANT agrees to perform the work listed in the SCOPE OF SERVICES, below;

B. As additional consideration, CONSULTANT and CITY agree to abide by the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement;

C. As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT a sum not to exceed $328,071 for CONSULTANT’s services. CITY may modify this amount as set forth below. Unless otherwise specified by written amendment to this Agreement, CITY will pay this sum as specified in the attached Exhibit “B,” which is incorporated by reference.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES.

A. CONSULTANT will perform general engineering services listed in the attached Exhibit “A” which is incorporated by reference.

B. CONSULTANT will, in a professional manner, furnish all of the labor, technical, administrative, professional and other personnel, all supplies and materials, equipment, printing, vehicles, transportation, office space and facilities, and all tests, testing and analyses, calculation, and all other means whatsoever, except as herein otherwise expressly specified to be furnished by CITY, necessary or proper to perform and complete the work and provide the professional services required of CONSULTANT by this Agreement.

C. CONSULTANT’s duties and services under this agreement may not include preparing or assisting CITY with any portion of CITY’s preparation of a request for proposals, request for qualifications, or any other solicitation regarding a subsequent or additional contract with CITY. CITY retains responsibility for public contracting, including with respect to any 4 City of Simi Valley
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subsequent phase of a project. CONSULTANT's participation in the planning, discussions, or drawing of project plans or specifications are limited to conceptual, preliminary, or initial plans or specifications.

CONSULTANT must cooperate with CITY to ensure that all bidders for a subsequent contract on any subsequent phase of this project have access to the same information, including all conceptual, preliminary, or initial plans or specifications prepared by contractor pursuant to this agreement.

3. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. While performing this Agreement, CONSULTANT will use the appropriate generally accepted professional standards of practice existing at the time of performance utilized by persons engaged in providing similar services. CITY will continuously monitor CONSULTANT’s services. CITY will notify CONSULTANT of any deficiencies and CONSULTANT will have 15 days after such notification to cure any shortcomings to CITY’s satisfaction. Costs associated with curing the deficiencies will be borne by CONSULTANT.

4. PAYMENTS. CITY will pay CONSULTANT in accordance with the schedule of fees in Exhibit “B.” For CITY to pay CONSULTANT as specified by this Agreement, CONSULTANT must submit a detailed invoice to CITY which lists the hours worked and hourly rates for each personnel category and reimbursable costs (all as set forth in Exhibit “B”) the tasks performed, the percentage of the task completed during the billing period, the cumulative percentage completed for each task, the total cost of that work during the preceding billing month and a cumulative cash flow curve showing projected and actual expenditures versus time to date.

5. NON-APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. Payments due and payable to CONSULTANT for current services are within the current budget and within an available, unexhausted and unencumbered appropriation of the CITY. In the event the CITY has not appropriated sufficient funds for payment of CONSULTANT services beyond the current fiscal year, this Agreement will cover only those costs incurred up to the conclusion of the current fiscal year.

6. ADDITIONAL WORK.

A. CITY’s City Manager (“Manager”) may determine, at the Manager’s sole discretion, that CONSULTANT must perform additional work (“Additional Work”) to complete the Scope of Work. If Additional Work is needed, the Manager will give written authorization to CONSULTANT to perform such Additional Work.

B. If CONSULTANT believes Additional Work is needed to complete the Scope of Work, CONSULTANT will provide the Manager with written notification that contains a specific description of the proposed Additional Work, reasons for such Additional Work, and a detailed proposal regarding cost.

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C. Payments over $328,071 for Additional Work must be approved by CITY’s City Council , Manager or Department Head as provided in title 2, chapter 9 of CITY’s municipal code. All Additional Work will be subject to all other terms and provisions of this Agreement.

7. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK.

A. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT agrees that it has:

i. Carefully investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed;

ii. Carefully considered how the services should be performed; and

iii. Understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement.

B. If services involve work upon any site, CONSULTANT agrees that CONSULTANT has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the conditions there existing, before commencing the services hereunder. Should CONSULTANT discover any latent or unknown conditions that may materially affect the performance of the services, CONSULTANT will immediately inform CITY of such fact and will not proceed except at CONSULTANT’s own risk until written instructions are received from CITY.

8. TERM. The term of this Agreement will be from August 4, 2025 to December 31, 2026. Unless otherwise determined by written amendment between the parties, this Agreement will terminate in the following instances:

A. Completion of the work specified in Exhibit “A”;

B. Termination as stated in Section 16.

9. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE.

A. CONSULTANT will not perform any work under this Agreement until:

i. CONSULTANT furnishes proof of insurance as required under Section 23 of this Agreement; and

ii. CITY gives CONSULTANT a written notice to proceed.

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CONSULTANT’s own risk.

10. TIME EXTENSIONS . Should CONSULTANT be delayed by causes beyond CONSULTANT’s control, CITY may grant a time extension for the completion of the contracted services. If delay occurs, CONSULTANT must notify the Manager within forty- eight hours (48 hours), in writing, of the cause and the extent of the delay and how such delay interferes with the Agreement’s schedule. The Manager will extend the completion time, when appropriate, for the completion of the contracted services.

11. CONSISTENCY. In interpreting this Agreement and resolving any ambiguities, the main body of this Agreement takes precedence over the attached Exhibits; this Agreement supersedes any conflicting provisions. Any inconsistency between the Exhibits will be resolved in the order in which the Exhibits appear below:

Exhibit “A” – Scope of Services
Exhibit “B” – Schedule of Fees

12. CHANGES. CITY may order changes in the services within the general scope of this Agreement, consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions, and the contract sum and the contract time will be adjusted accordingly. All such changes must be authorized in writing, executed by CONSULTANT and CITY. The cost or credit to CITY resulting from changes in the services will be determined in accordance with written agreement between the parties.

13. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONSULTANT will provide CITY with a Taxpayer Identification Number.

14. PERMITS AND LICENSES . CONSULTANT, at its sole expense, will obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement, all necessary permits, licenses, and certificates that may be required in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement.

15. WAIVER. CITY’s review or acceptance of, or payment for, work product prepared by CONSULTANT under this Agreement will not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights CITY may have under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising from CONSULTANT’s performance. A waiver by CITY of any breach of any term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement, whether of the same or different character.

16. TERMINATION.

A. Except as otherwise provided, CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time with or without cause.

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B. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement at any time with CITY’s mutual consent. Notice will be in writing at least thirty (30) days before the effective termination date.

C. Upon receiving a termination notice, CONSULTANT will immediately cease performance under this Agreement unless otherwise provided in the termination notice. Except as otherwise provided in the termination notice, any additional work performed by CONSULTANT after receiving a termination notice will be performed at CONSULTANT'’ own cost; CITY will not be obligated to compensate CONSULTANT for such work.

D. Should termination occur, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, reports and other materials prepared by CONSULTANT will, at CITY’s option, become CITY’s property, and CONSULTANT will receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed up to the effective date of notice of termination, not to exceed the total costs under Section 1(C).

E. Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY may procure on its own terms services similar to those terminated.

F. By executing this document, CONSULTANT waives any and all claims for damages that might otherwise arise from CITY’s termination under this Section.

17. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS; EXCEPTIONS; WARRANTY. Except as otherwise provided below, all documents, data, studies, drawings, maps, models, photographs and reports prepared by CONSULTANT (collectively, “Documents”) under this Agreement are CITY’s property. CONSULTANT may retain copies of such Documents as desired but will deliver all original materials to CITY upon CITY’s written notice. CITY agrees that use of CONSULTANT’s completed work product, for purposes other than identified in this Agreement, or use of incomplete work product, is at CITY’s own risk. CONSULTANT warrants that all Documents it drafts and completes pursuant to this Agreement constitutes original work. Specifically, CONSULTANT understands and agrees that use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools including, without limitation, ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Bing Chat, Google’s Bard, and Meta’s LLaMA (Large Language Model Meta AI), in the performance of this Agreement does not constitute an original work, i.e., submitting Documents generated by such AI tools to CITY and representing it as CONSULTANT’s original work constitutes a material breach of this Agreement, constitutes a false claim, and may also violate applicable intellectual property right laws including, without limitation, United States Copyright Law. Accordingly, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement as to ownership, CITY specifically rejects ownership of such Documents. CONSULTANT is required to indemnify and defend CITY to the fullest extent allowed by applicable law should it violate this Section.

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18. PUBLICATION OF DOCUMENTS. Except as necessary for performance of service under this Agreement, no copies, sketches, or graphs of materials, including graphic art work, prepared pursuant to this Agreement, will be released by CONSULTANT to any other person or public CITY without CITY’s prior written approval. All press releases, including graphic display information to be published in newspapers or magazines, will be approved and distributed solely by CITY, unless otherwise provided by written agreement between the parties.

19. INDEMNIFICATION.

A. CONSULTANT must save harmless, indemnify and defend CITY and all its officers, employees and representatives from and against any and all suits, actions, or claims, of any character whatever, brought for, or on account of, any injuries or damages sustained by any person or property arising from, pertaining to, or relating to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT or any of CONSULTANT’s officers, agents, employees, or representatives.

B. For purposes of this section “CITY” includes CITY’s officers, officials, employees, agents, representatives, and certified volunteers.

C. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions are intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and will survive termination of this Agreement.

D. The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by CONSULTANT as required by Section 23, and any approval of said insurance by CITY, are not intended to and will not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement, including, without limitation, to the provisions concerning indemnification.

20. ASSIGNABILITY. This Agreement is for CONSULTANT’s professional services.

CONSULTANT’s attempts to assign the benefits or burdens of this Agreement without CITY’s written approval are prohibited and will be null and void.

21. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY and CONSULTANT agree that CONSULTANT will act as an independent contractor and will have control of all work and the manner in which is it performed. CONSULTANT will be free to contract for similar service to be performed for other employers while under contract with CITY.

CONSULTANT is not an agent or employee of CITY and is not entitled to participate in any pension plan, insurance, bonus or similar benefits CITY provides for its employees.

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over the work means that CONSULTANT will follow the direction of the CITY as to end results of the work only.

22. AUDIT OF RECORDS. CONSULTANT will maintain full and accurate records with respect to all services and matters covered under this Agreement. CITY will have free access at all reasonable times to such records, and the right to examine and audit the same and to make transcript therefrom, and to inspect all program data, documents, proceedings and activities. CONSULTANT will retain such financial and program service records for at least three (3) years after termination or final payment under this Agreement.

23. INSURANCE.

A. Before commencing performance under this Agreement, and at all other times this Agreement is effective, CONSULTANT will procure and maintain the following types of insurance with coverage limits complying, at a minimum, with the limits set forth below:

Type of Insurance Limits

C ommercial general liability: $2,000,000

Professional Liability $1,000,000

Business automobile liability $1,000,000

Workers compensation Statutory requirement
• Employer’s Liability $1,000,000

The minimum requirements above do not in any way represent or imply that such coverage is sufficient to adequately cover the CONSULTANT’S liability under this Agreement. The full coverage and limits of Insurance carried by or available to the CONSULTANT shall be available to City and these Insurance Requirements shall not in any way act to reduce coverage that is broader or includes higher limits than the minimum required. The Insurance obligations under this Agreement shall be either: 1) all the Insurance coverage and limits carried by or available to the CONSULTANT; or 2) the minimum Insurance requirements shown in this Agreement; whichever is greater. Any Insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits and coverage required, which are applicable to a given loss, shall be available to City.

B. Commercial general liability insurance will meet or exceed the requirements of the most recent ISO -CGL Form s. The amount of insurance set forth above will be a combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, 10 City of Simi Valley
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personal injury, and property damage for the policy coverage. Liability policies will be endorsed to name CITY, its officials, and employees as “additional insureds” under said insurance coverage and to state that such insurance will be deemed “primary” such that any other insurance that may be carried by CITY will be excess thereto. Such insurance will be on an “occurrence,” not a “claims made,” basis and will not be cancelable or subject to reduction except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to CITY.

C. Professional liability coverage will be on an “occurrence basis” if such coverage is available, or on a “claims made” basis if not available. When coverage is provided on a “claims made basis,” CONSULTANT will continue to renew the insurance for a period of three (3) years after this Agreement expires or is terminated. Such insurance will have the same coverage and limits as the policy that was in effect during the term of this Agreement, and will cover CONSULTANT for all claims made by CITY arising out of any errors or omissions of CONSULTANT, or its officers, employees or agents during the time this Agreement was in effect.

D. Automobile coverage will be written on ISO Business Auto Coverage Form CA 00 01 06 92, including symbol 1 (Any Auto).

E. CONSULTANT will furnish to CITY duly authenticated Certificates of Insurance evidencing maintenance of the insurance required under this Agreement and such other evidence of insurance or copies of policies as may be reasonably required by CITY from time to time. Insurance must be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best Company Rating equivalent to at least a Rating of “A:VII.”

F. Should CONSULTANT, for any reason, fail to obtain and maintain the insurance required by this Agreement, CITY may obtain such coverage at CONSULTANT’s expense and deduct the cost of such insurance from payments due to CONSULTANT under this Agreement or ter minate pursuant to Section 16.

G. Self-Insured Retention/Deductibles. All policies required by this Agreement must allow CITY, as additional insured, to satisfy the self -insured retention (“SIR”) and deductible of the policy in lieu of CONSULTANT (as the named insured) should CONSULTANT fail to pay the SIR or deductible requirements. The amount of the SIR or deductible is subject to the approval of the City Attorney and the Risk Manager. CONSULTANT understands and agrees that satisfaction of this requirement is an express condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement. Failure by CONSULTANT as primary insured to pay its SIR or deductible constitutes a material breach of this Agreement. Should CITY pay the SIR or deductible on CITY’s behalf upon the CONSULTANT’S failure or refusal to do so in order to secure 11 City of Simi Valley
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defense and indemnification as an additional insured under the policy, CITY may include such amounts as damages in any action against CONSULTANT for breach of this Agreement in addition to any other damages incurred by CITY due to the breach.

H. If any Excess or Umbrella Liability policies are used to meet the limits of liability required by this Agreement, then said policies shall be true “following form” of the underlying policy coverage, terms, conditions, and provisions and shall meet all of the Insurance requirements stated in this document, including the additional insured, SIR, and primary Insurance requirements stated therein. No Insurance policies maintained by the Additional Insureds, whether primary or excess, and which also apply to a l oss covered hereunder, shall be called upon to contribute to a loss until the CONSULTANT’S primary and excess liability policies are exhausted.

I. CONSULTANT hereby grants to CITY a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said CONSULTANT may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. CONSULTANT agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.

24. USE OF SUBCONTRACTORS . CONSULTANT must obtain CITY’s prior written approval to use any consultants while performing any portion of this Agreement. Such approval must approve of the proposed consultant and the terms of compensation.

25. INCIDENTAL TASKS. CONSULTANT will meet with CITY monthly to provide the status on the project, which will include a schedule update and a short narrative description of progress during the past month for each major task, a description of the work remaining and a description of the work to be done before the next schedule update.

26. NOTICES. All communications to either party by the other party will be deemed made when received by such party at its respective name and address as follows:

If to CONSULTANT:

If to CITY:

Attention: Larry Kraemer Attention: Michel Kadah
Cannon Corporation City of Simi Valley
1050 Southwood Drive 2929 Tapo Canyon Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 503-4542 (805) 583-6893
[email protected] [email protected]

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Any such written communications by mail will be conclusively deemed to have been received by the addressee upon deposit thereof in the United States Mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed as noted above. In all other instances, notices will be deemed given at the time of actual delivery. Changes may be made in the names or addresses of persons to whom notices are to be given by giving notice in the manner prescribed in this paragraph.

27. CONFLICT OF INTEREST . CONSULTANT will comply with all conflict of interest laws and regulations including, without limitation, CITY’s conflict of interest regulations.

28. SOLICITATION. CONSULTANT maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than CONSULTANT’s bona fide employee, 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 CONSULTANT’s bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Should CONSULTANT breach or violate this warranty, CITY may rescind this Agreement without liability.

29. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES . This Agreement and every provision herein is generally for the exclusive benefit of CONSULTANT and CITY and not for the benefit of any other party. There will be no incidental or other beneficiaries of any of CONSULTANT’s or CITY’s obligations under this Agreement.

30. INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in, and will be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, and exclusive venue for any action involving this agreement will be in Ventura County.

31. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. CONSULTANT agrees to comply with all federal, state, and local laws applicable to this Agreement.

32. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and its Attachments, sets forth the entire understanding of the parties. There are no other understandings, terms or other agreements expressed or implied, oral or written. There are 2 Attachments to this Agreement. This Agreement will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties to this Agreement and any subsequent successors and assigns.

33. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Each Party had the opportunity to independently review this Agreement with legal counsel. Accordingly, this Agreement will be construed simply, as a whole, and in accordance with its fair meaning; it will not be interpreted strictly for or against either Party.

34. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Agreement is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then such portion will be deemed modified to the extent necessary in the opinion of the court to render such portion enforceable and, 13 City of Simi Valley
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as so modified, such portion and the balance of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect.

35. AUTHORITY/MODIFICATION. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary action has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this Agreement and to engage in the actions described herein. This Agreement may be modified by written amendment. CITY’s Manager, or designee, may execute any such amendment on behalf of CITY.

36. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. This Agreement may be executed by the Parties on any number of separate counterparts, and all such counterparts so executed constitute one Agreement binding on all the Parties notwithstanding that all the Parties are not signatories to the same counterpart. In accordance with Government Code §16.5, the Parties agree that this Agreement, Agreements ancillary to this Agreement, and related documents to be entered into in connection with this Agreement will be considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered by electronic transmission. Such electronic signature will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

37. CAPTIONS. The captions of the paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.

38. TIME IS OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.

39. FORCE MAJEURE. Should performance of this Agreement be prevented due to fire, flood, explosion, acts of terrorism, war, embargo, government action, civil or military authority, the natural elements, or other similar causes beyond the Parties’ reasonable control, then the Agreement will immediately terminate without obligation of either party to the other.

40. STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT represents that it has demonstrated trustworthiness and possesses the quality, fitness and capacity to perform the Agreement in a manner satisfactory to CITY. CONSULTANT represents that its financial resources, surety and insurance experience, service experience, completion ability, personnel, current workload, experience in dealing with private consultants, and experience in dealing with public agencies all suggest that CONSULTANT is capable of performing the proposed contract and has a demonstrated capacity to deal fairly and effectively with and to satisfy a public CITY.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and year first hereinabove written.

Attest: City of Simi Valley, A Municipal Corporation

By:

Lucy Blanco, City Clerk Dee Dee Cavanaugh, Mayor of the City of Simi Valley, California

Approved as to Form:

Cannon Corporation

By:

Algeria R. Ford, City Attorney
Print Name: Michael F. Cannon

Approved as to Content: Title: President/ CEO

By:

Samantha C. Argabrite, City Manager
Print Name: Lawrence P. Kraemer

Title: Vice President/ Secretary
Johanna Medrano,
Deputy Administrative Services Director/
Budget & Purchasing

Ronald K. Fuchiwaki,
Public Works Director

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EXHIBIT “A”

SCOPE OF SERVICES

16 Proposal to Provide Proposal to Provide
Professional Design Services for the Professional Design Services for the Seismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Seismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South (No. 1031) Madera Tank South (No. 1031) and Stearns Tank South (No. 1 )and Stearns Tank South (No. 1 ) CP76300021 and CP76300066, RFP No. PW 25-04CP76300021 and CP76300066, RFP No. PW 25-04 Cannon
Reliable Responsive Solutions
City of Simi Valley / City of Simi Valley /
Ventura County Waterworks Ventura County Waterworks
District No. 8District No. 8
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CITY OF SIMI VALLEY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

PROPOSALS ARE DUE: NO LATER THAN 3:00 P.M. on June 13, 2025.

The City of Simi Valley/Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8 is seeking proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide Professional Design Services for the seismic retrofit and rehabilitation of Madera Tank South (No. 1031) and Stearns Tank South (No. 1), CP76300021 and CP76300066, RFP No. PW 25-04.

1. Submit three original Proposals of the Technical Qualifications and three Proposals for the Cost Proposal in separate envelopes to:

City Clerk/District Secretary’s Office
Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8
2929 Tapo Canyon Road
Simi Valley, CA 93063

2. Proposer must honor proposal prices for 60 days.

3. Proposals must include this Proposal form and be signed by the vendor's authorized representative.

4. Award of a contract, if any, will be made by the Board of Directors based upon the criteria set forth in this Request for Proposal and will be made based upon the best qualified Proposer rather than lowest price.

PROPOSER TO READ

I have, read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions on all pages of this Request for Proposal. The undersigned agrees to furnish the commodity or service stipulated on this Proposal as stated above.

____________________________ __________________________________ Name (Print) Company

____________________________ ________________________________ Title of Person Signing Proposal Address

____________________________ ________________________________ Signature Company Phone No.

Larry Kraemer, PE
Director, Water Resources 1050 Southwood Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805.503.4542
Cannon Corporation
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Lauren Gallardo, Assistant Engineer
Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8, Public Works Department 2929 Tapo Canyon Road
Simi Valley, CA 93063
Subject: Professional Design Services for the Seismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South (No. 1031) and Stearns Tank South (No. 1 ) Dear Ms. Gallardo:

Madera Tank South (No. 1031) and Stearns Tank South (No. 1) are critical components of Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8’s (District) water storage system. These tanks balance daily fluctuations in water demands and provide adequate water for fire protection in the community. The District’s proactive approach to maintaining system reliability requires an experienced team with extensive knowledge to address the current seismic, structural, and operational tank deficiencies.

The District needs a dependable design team to prepare a seismic retrofit, as well as rehabilitation plans, specifications, construction cost estimate, and bid phase support. Cannon has developed targeted solutions that improve seismic resilience while reducing costs, downtime, and community disruption. Our approach balances regulatory compliance with efficient use of resources and long-term performance.

Key Success Factors
After a thorough review of the project, we have identified the following key success factors:
• Code Expertise: Develop design retrofits and alternatives that address the current seismic, structural, and operational deficiencies while aligning with American Society of Civil Engineers seismic criteria, California Building Code, Division of Drinking Water, and American Water Works Association standards. • Cost control: Develop cost-effective options that allow the District to prioritize improvements and control the project budget and spending.
• Schedule: Develop a project plan and schedule that allow adequate time for planning, design, and review to meet deadlines like the grant schedule.
• Design Experience and Expertise: Assign experienced engineers to work closely with the District’s staff to define changes to the tanks based on the codes, regulations, and needs of the system.

Extensive Tank Experience
As Project Manager, I bring direct experience working with Southern California municipalities on many tank design and rehabilitation projects, including the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District’s Jed Smith 1, McCoy, Calabasas, Saddle Peak, and Cordillera tanks and the Irvine Ranch Water District’s 15 MG Tank and El Toro Tanks 1 and 2. Cannon’s experience is detailed on pages 5-10.

This proposal presents our scope of work and fee estimate to evaluate the tanks, including lead testing, recommendations for corrective action, construction details and documents, and project support during construction.

We are pleased to propose on this project and look forward to working with the District to meet your goals.

Sincerely,
June 13, 2025
25 Projects
for the City
over the last
25 Years
Tina Kuah, PE Project Manager
11900 W Olympic Blvd., Ste. 530, Los Angeles, CA 90064
( 310.382.5134 * [email protected]
 310.633.0889
Larry Kraemer, PE* Director, Public Infrastructure
1050 Southwood Dr., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
( 805.503.4542 * [email protected]
*Authorized to bind firm
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction ...........................................................................5 Firm Profile ............................................................................ ................................................ 5 Project Experience ............................................................................................................. 6 Section 2: Project Analysis .................................................................. 11 Section 3: Objective, Scope, Nature of Proposed Program ..... 13 Section 4: Work Program ..................................................................... 15 Section 5: Methodology ....................................................................... 19 Section 6: Project Management ....................................................... 21 Organizational Chart ........................................................................................................ 21 Section 7: Assigned Personnel .........................................................22 Proposed Roles and Responsibilities ......................................................................... 22 Resumes .............................................................................................................................. 23 Current and Projected Workload .................................................................................30 Section 8: Schedule .............................................................................. 31 Section 9: Program Monitoring ......................................................... 33 Section 10: District Resources. ......................................................... 34 Section 11: Subcontractors ................................................................ 35 Section 12: Statement of Proposer’s Qualifications and
References .............................................................................................. 39 Section 13: Alternative Proposals .................................................... 41 Section 14: Conflict of Interest .......................................................... 41 Appendix: Other Forms ....................................................................... 42 Cost proposal submitted in a separate sealed envelope.
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11 Office Locations
Services for the District will be provided primarily from our Los Angeles office with support from other offices.

Los Angeles
11900 W Olympic Blvd.

Suite 530
Los Angeles, CA 90064
( 310.664.1166
Irvine
16842 Von Karman Ave.

Suite 150
Irvine, CA 92606
( 949.753.8111
Ventura
305 S Kalorama St.

Suite A
Ventura, CA 93001
( 805.503.4590
San Luis Obispo
1050 Southwood Dr.

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
( 805.544.7407
Firm Profile
As a full-service engineering design, construction
management and inspection, and surveying firm, Cannon
takes pride in our ability to offer clients a complete range of services. Our commitment to providing clients Reliable Responsive Solutions, whether the project scope is
expansive or more specialized, spans 49 years.

During that time, we have worked with many cities,
counties, and agencies to maintain secure and dependable water systems; make streets safer and more pedestrian
and bicycle-friendly; and construct buildings and facilities that are structurally sound. These characteristics have been an integral part of the infrastructure improvement projects we have completed throughout California.

Our multidisciplinary team of 150 professionals includes the following:
• Registered Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineers
• Licensed Land Surveyors and Survey Technicians
• Caltrans Certified Construction Managers and
Inspectors
• Instrumentation and Controls (SCADA) Specialists
• County-, State-, and Federal-Level Funding
Administration Managers
Cannon Corporation- Providing Reliable Responsive Solutions since 1976 Areas of Expertise
We offer expertise in the following areas of service that may be needed for your project:
• Reservoirs/Water
Storage Design
• Well Equipping/Design
• Booster/Lift Station
Design
• Planning/Design of
water distribution/
transmission systems/
facilities, conveyance
facilities
• Pump and
Appurtenances Design
• Automation/SCADA
and Electrical Power
Distribution Design
• Hydraulics/Surge
Analysis
• Piping and Valve Design
• Topographic and
Boundary Surveys
• Computer Modeling
• Fire Flow and Pressure
Testing
• Horizontal Directional
Drilling/Jack and Bore
• Regulatory
Requirements and
Permitting Assistance
• Fire Flow Analysis
• Full GIS and Scanning
Capability
• Construction
Management and
Inspection Services
Projects for the City of Simi Valley
Cannon is familiar with the City of Simi Valley’s standards and staff from completing more than 25 projects over
the last 25 years. Our work history for the City includes the following relevant projects:
• Presidential Library Tank
• Presidential Library
Pump Station
• 1470 Tank
• 1470 Pump Station
• 1248 Tank
• 1248 Pump Station
• Mount Sinai Tank
• Parker Ranch
Prestressed Concrete
Tank
• Three Valley Pump
Station
• Recycled Water Pump
Station
• Madera Pump Station
Upgrades
• Well 31 Tank
Replacement
• Well 32 Replacement
• Well 32 Tank
• Cochran Recycled Water
Main
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Sample of Tank Projects
The following table demonstrates an at-a-glance look at Cannon’s design and project expertise relevant to the required services for this project. Full descriptions of projects denoted with an asterisk on the following pages.

Project Size and Project Considerations
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District Jed Smith 1, McCoy, and Calabasas Tank Rehabilitation Project*
• Tank Type: Welded Steel
• Tank Size: 8 MG Tank
Saddle Peak Canyon Development Reservoirs and Booster
Pump Stations, Santa Clarita, California*
• Tank Type: Prestressed Concrete
• Tank Size: Two 1.08 GPM
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District Cordillera Tank
Rehabilitation, Calabasas, California
• Tank Type: Welded Steel
• Tank Size: 3.0 MG
15 MG Zone 1 Reservoir Improvements Project, Irvine,
California*
• Tank Type: Welded Steel
• Tank Size: 15 MG
Lake Forest Zone 4 El Toro Tank 1 and 2 Rehabilitation
Project, Lake Forest, California*
• Tank Type: Steel
• Tank Size: 1 MG and 2 MG
Rehabilitation of Bay Kings and Blanca Tanks
Morro Bay, California
• Tank Type: Steel
• Tank Size: 1 MG, 1.5 MG, 0.15 MG, and 0.21 MG
Morongo Band of Mission Indians Potrero Canyon Reservoir No. 3, Banning, California*
• Tank Type: Welded Steel
• Tank Size: 1 MG
Deane Zone Water System, SCV Water, Santa Clarita,
California*
• Tank Type: Welded Steel
• Tank Size: 2.08 MG
County of LA Waterworks Ritter Ranch 3.5 MG Steel Tank, Palmdale, California*
• Tank Type: Welded Steel
• Tank Size: 3.5 MG
Well 31 Tank Replacement, City of Simi Valley, California • Tank Type: Bolted Steel • Tank Size: 22,500 gallons
Romero Canyon Road Reservoir Relocation,
Santa Clarita, California
• Tank Type: Welded Steel
• Tank Size: 0.7 MG x2
Lower Bush Tank, Malibu, California • Tank Type: Welded Steel • Tank Size: 0.4 MG
Terreno Vista Reservoir and Pump Station, Palmdale,
California
• Tank Type: Welded Steel
• Tank Size: 3.0 MG
Reservoir 4C Reservoir and Pump Station, Camrosa Water
District, Camarillo, California
• Tank Type: Welded Steel
• Tank Size: 1 MG
Runkle Canyon Reservoir and Booster Pump Station,
Simi Valley, California
• Tank Type: Welded Steel
• Tank Size: 2.0 MG
Anaverde Reservoirs and Pump Station,
Alhambra, California
• Tank Type: Welded Steel
• Tank Size: 2.0 MG x2 (4.0 MG Total)
Chalk Hill Reservoir No. 2, Solvang, California • Tank Type: Welded Steel • Tank Size: 0.5 MG
Murphy Reservoir Replacement, Whittier, California • Tank Type: Prestressed Concrete • Tank Size: 2.3 MG
Parker Ranch Buried Concrete Reservoir, Simi Valley,
California
• Tank Type: Prestressed Concrete
• Tank Size: 1.6 MG
Newhall 2 Tank Improvements, Santa Clarita, California • Tank Type: Prestressed Concrete • Tank Size: 1.0 MG
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CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South Firm Experience and References
Jed Smith, McCoy, and Calabasas
Tanks Rehabilitation Project
Calabasas, California
Saddle Peak and Cordillera Tank
Rehabilitation Project
Calabasas, California
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District identified three
tanks for repairs, blasting, and recoating: Jed Smith 0.63 MG Tank 1, McCoy 2 MG Tank, and Calabasas 8 MG Tank.

Underwater inspections of the tanks confirmed the failing interior coatings and urgent structural repairs are needed.

Cannon was selected to complete the design bidding plan packages for the project. We visually inspected the tanks, including the interior rafters and roof, to determine the needed repairs. Due to a lack of other storage tanks in that pressure zone, temporary storage tanks were needed at
the McCoy tank to balance the system pressure.

The modifications included stripping and recoating the
interior, replacing the roof vent and hatch, installing an access manway, updating the cathodic system, installing a solar-powered mixing/circulation system, power washing
and coating the exterior, and repairing rafters, roof
pinholes, and vents.

The Saddle Peak and Cordillera Tanks are welded steel
tanks constructed in 1964 and 1993, respectively. Saddle Peak holds 2.3-million-gallons of potable water, providing water supply and fire protection to the Stunt Road service area. This tank was oversized for the demands generated and often remained partially filled. The need for water circulation and mixing was imperative. The Cordillera Tank holds 3.0-million-gallons of recycled water in the 1529-foot zone that supplies recycled water to eastern Calabasas.

Cannon was selected to provide tank improvements to
both tanks, facilities, and appurtenances. Cannon prepared plans, specifications and opinions of probable costs for this project. Cannon also handled coordination meetings, construction observation, and construction staking.

Recoating the exterior required special consideration due to the location and quantity of the solar system equipment adjacent to the tank.

Reference: John Soderberg, PE Assistant Engineer
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District
4232 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA 91304
( 818.251.2141 * [email protected]
Reference: John Soderberg, PE Assistant Engineer
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District
4232 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA 91304
( 818.251.2141 * [email protected]
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Improvements Project
Irvine, California
Irvine Ranch Water District’s Zone 1 Reservoir is a
welded steel tank constructed in 1983. It is located on Sand Canyon Avenue and provides water supply and fire
protection storage to the Zone 1 distribution system, as well as serving as a forebay for the District’s East Irvine Zone 1-3 and South County Zone 1-3 booster pump
stations.

Cannon provided engineering design services to evaluate and prepare a rehabilitation, recoating, and repair plan, including a diver inspection, basis of design memorandum, and final repair plans and specifications. We provided
construction support and coatings inspection throughout the duration of construction. The scope included
remediating corroded interior steel; replacing damaged
and/or corroded appurtenances; and replacing the internal cathodic protection system.

Reference: Richard Mori, PE (Former Engineering
Manager, Capital Projects for Irvine Ranch Water District) Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
31315 Chaney Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
( 951.674.3146 * [email protected]
Lake Forest Zone 4 El Toro Tank 1
and 2 Rehabilitation Project
Lake Forest, California
The Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) needed to
rehabilitate two aging steel tanks that provide critical water and fire protection storage. Tank 1 holds 1 million gallons (MG), and Tank 2 holds 2 MG, approximately.

Inspections showed that the interior coatings were failing, and corrosion was affecting structural components. The
rehabilitation aimed to extend their operational life while confirming water quality and structural integrity.

Cannon provided engineering design services. The project involved removing the old interior coatings, blasting and recoating the steel structures, replacing corroded steel members, repairing inlet and outlet piping, and modifying the inlet/outlet structures to improve water circulation.

The project also addressed site drainage and included
upgrades to the tank’s overflow system.

Cannon oversaw site grading and drainage improvements
to prevent further damage. We also developed a noise
study to address community concerns during construction.

Reference: Nang Mwe, PE Project Manager
Irvine Ranch Water District
15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, CA 92618
( 949.453.5331 * [email protected]
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CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South Potrero Canyon Reservoir No. 3
Banning, California
Rehabilitation of Bay Kings and
Blanca Tanks
Morro Bay, California
The Morongo Band of Mission Indians needed to construct a new 1.0-million-gallon welded steel reservoir in the
Potrero Canyon area to increase potable water storage
and improve system reliability for the Reservation. The new reservoir site was located adjacent to two existing 1.0 MG reservoirs and connected to the existing system. The project was designed to meet current seismic codes and
included flexible joints for inlet and outlet connections.

Cannon provided design, engineering, and construction
management. The design included new inlet and outlet
piping, SCADA control integration, and coordination
with existing low-voltage electrical infrastructure. Plans and specifications followed United States Environmental Protection Agency and American Water Works Association
standards, incorporating performance specs, foundation
calculations, and site-specific appurtenances. The scope included topographic surveying, hydraulic modeling, and geotechnical investigations with potholing.

The City of Morro Bay’s (City) water distribution system and storage facilities consist of several reservoirs to balance the supply of fresh drinking water and provide
fire protection to the City. As part of on-going water
distribution system improvements, the City identified the need to rehabilitate two tanks located in the Blanca Zone and two tanks in the Upper Kings Zone. The reports noted several deficiencies and coating failures at these locations.

Cannon reviewed the previous reports, visited the site
to inspect and confirm repairs, prepared a summary
recommendations report, reviewed and confirmed
project needs with the City, and then prepared plans,
specifications, cost estimates, and bidding documents for the tank rehabilitation. We assisted in the bidding process and provided construction management, coordination, and observation of the repairs and coatings to confirm the tank rehabilitation improvements were completed as designed.

Reference: John Covington Head of Public Works and
Water Department Morongo Band of Mission Indians
12700 Pumarra Road, Banning, CA 92220
( 951.755.5270 * [email protected]
Reference: Eric Riddiough, PE (Former City Engineer for the City of Morro Bay)
California Department of Transportation, District 10
1976 E. Charter Way, Stockton, CA 95205
( 805.772.6261 * [email protected]
Rehabilitation of Bay Kings and Blanca Tanks
Morro Bay, California
• Tank Type: Steel
• Tank Size: 1 MG, 1.5 MG, 0.15 MG, and 0.21 MG
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CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South Deane Zone Tank, Pump Station,
and Disinfection Facility
Santa Clarita, California
As part of the Skyline Ranch Project, Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency needed to install new facilities for the Deane Pressure Zone, including a 2.08 MG tank, pump station,
and disinfection facility. The graded pad for the pump
station was located along Skyline Road, just north of Sierra Highway. The access road to the site included intake and discharge water piping, a storm drain, grading, and paving.

Cannon provided engineering, design, and construction
document preparation for the project. Our design
accommodated the construction of the future 2.08 MG
tank, as well as the Nimbus/Skyline Pump Station, and the disinfection building on-site. The pump station, which was housed in a concrete masonry unit block building included three 850 gallon-p er-m inute pumps and a 20-i nch suction pipe and 16-i nch discharge pipe to the Deane Tank. Our design for the new building accommodated the disinfection system components for both current and future needs.

We connected the new on-s ite facilities to the off-s ite infrastructure provided by the developer, TriPointe Homes.

Reference: Orlando Moreno Project Manager
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency
26521 Summit Cir., Santa Clarita, CA 91350
( 661.714.5942 * [email protected]
Ritter Ranch 3.5 MG Steel Tank
Palmdale, California
As part of the Ritter Ranch development, RdR Development Holdings, LLC required a new 3.54-million-gallon welded steel reservoir to serve the 3240 Pressure Zone for Phases 1A and 1B. The reservoir replaced a previously planned

2.5 MG facility and was designed to meet updated system demands and current agency requirements.

Cannon provided engineering design services for the new reservoir, associated piping, and site improvements. The work included development of 30%, 50%, 75%, and 100%
plan submittals, covering civil, structural, electrical, and control system components. Cannon also prepared a
cathodic protection system design, participated in review meetings, and provided project management throughout
the design process. Plans and specifications were
submitted for approval to Los Angeles County Waterworks District, with an estimated design duration of 30 weeks from notice to proceed.

Reference: Stacey Katsandonis Principal Civil Engineering Assistant County of Los Angeles
P .O. BOX 7508, Alhambra, CA 91802
( 626.458.5100 * [email protected]
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The City of Simi Valley / Ventura County Waterworks
District No. 8 (District) completed a seismic evaluation of their water storage tanks in 2021. The evaluation, which was conducted by Kennedy Jenks Consultants, identified
seismic deficiencies for each tank and recommendations
for mitigation measures.

This project is intended to seismically retrofit and repair the Stearns Tank South (No. 1) and Madera Tank South
(No. 1031) to meet the current seismic code requirements and to confirm the reliability of the system. Table 1 below summarizes general information and capacity of each
water storage tank.

The tanks were also inspected for corrosion issues to
determine the required coating upgrades.

Cannon understands that the District is in the process
of preparing a grant sub-application for the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), administered through
the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
(CalOES). The grant would be used to recover some of the seismic upgrade costs for the Madera Tank, since damage was caused by the 1994 Northridge earthquake.

Tank Year Built Tank Type Height (ft) Capacity (gal) Diameter (ft) Stearns Tank South (No. 1) 1960 Bolted Galvanized Steel 24 426,000 55 Madera Tank South (No. 1031) 1989 Welded Steel 32 2,500,000 120 27 12
CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South Key Project Challenges
Site Constraints and Existing Conditions
It is essential to conduct a thorough geotechnical
investigation and condition assessment to evaluate
the feasibility of reusing or adapting existing elements.

Design solutions must use the current site effectively
while addressing topographic, spatial, and foundation
limitations.

Hazardous Materials and Demolition Risks
The tank upgrades may involve hazardous materials.

These materials pose environmental and public health risks that must be mitigated through thorough environmental
assessment, hazardous materials abatement planning, and strict compliance with applicable California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA), Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), and Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. Proper removal,
handling, and disposal will be critical to minimizing liability and avoiding project delays.

Structural Safety and Seismic Compliance
Confirming public safety through resilient and
structurally sound upgrades is central to this project. One of the primary drivers for the upgrades is the tanks failure to meet current seismic safety standards.

Some of the observed deficiencies include the following:
• Uplift and instability during seismic events.
• Inadequate tensile hoop strength in the tank shell.
• Deficient roof framing and column supports.
• Inadequate freeboard and evidence of long-term
settlement/creep.

These conditions compromise the tanks’ ability to perform during a major seismic event and present long-term
reliability concerns. The upgraded tanks must be designed in full compliance with American Water Works Association (AWWA) D100 (or D110), the California Building Code
(CBC), American Society of Civil Engineers 7 seismic criteria and the updated site-specific seismic design parameters, modern anchoring systems, and dynamic soil-structure
interaction modeling.

The design will also meet the District’s Water Design and Construction Standards (WDCS), adopted by the District
Board of Directors on July 26, 2021, and subsequent
revisions. The design of the tanks will be in accordance with Section 3.5.3 (Tank Requirements and Design) of the WDCS. Addressing these structural vulnerabilities is critical to delivering long-lasting, code-compliant, and safe water storage assets.

Hydraulic Integration in Constrained Site
The modernization efforts will require reconfiguring
the inlet and outlet piping to enhance operational
flexibility and water quality. This includes transitioning from a single combined inlet/outlet to a dual piping
system designed for optimal hydraulic performance. Given the sites’ tight spatial constraints and the proximity of existing utilities, precise design coordination is essential to avoid conflicts, reduce head loss, and confirm ease of maintenance.

Construction Impacts in a Residential
Neighborhood
Minimizing construction impacts on the neighborhoods is essential to maintaining community support. This includes effective traffic management, on-going stakeholder
engagement, and site designs that are visually sensitive to the surrounding residential area.

The following considerations are key to reducing impacts:
• Access and staging constraints.
• Construction noise and dust control.
• Resident communication and notification.
• Limited work hours and clean construction zones.

The design and bid documents must include clear
requirements for mitigating impacts on the community
and outline contractor responsibilities.

4. 5.

1. 2.

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Objective, Scope, Nature of Proposed Program
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CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South Detailed Solutions Approach
The seismic upgrade of Madera Tank South (No. 1031) (Madera Tank) and Stearns Tank South (No. 1) (Stearns Tank) presents a complex set of technical, environmental, regulatory, and community challenges. Cannon’s multidisciplinary team is fully prepared to address these challenges. Our overarching objective is to design upgrades that provide reliable storage tanks that are compliant with current standards, integrate seamlessly into the water distribution system, minimize community disruption, and meet the project timeline. Design completion is targeted for January 2026, with construction scheduled to conclude by Winter 2027.

Madera Tank Repair Scenario
The seismic evaluation report identified the following
deficiencies for the Madera Tank:
• Shell Tensile Hoop Stress – Tensile stresses are due
to the height of the water in the tank creating tensile stresses on the perimeter of the tank. The bottom
three plate rings were identified as overstressed. The
recommendation was to strengthen the shells or lower
the maximum water level by three feet.
• Center Roof Column – Sloshing of the water in the
tank exceeds the lateral bending capacity of the center column. Recommendation was to replace the column.
• Roof Framing – Numerous roof support beams and
joists are highly corroded. Recommendation was to
replace selective roof framing elements.
• Freeboard Deficiency – Existing 2-feet of freeboard
is insufficient for the calculated sloshing wave height.

Recommendation was to raise the roof six feet or
lower the maximum water height by six feet.
• Foundation Settlement – Tank has experienced
differential settlement due to foundation
subgrade with variable fill depths up to 40 feet. No
recommendation was provided.

Cannon’s Solutions
We propose the following repair scenarios:

Foundation Repairs: We propose using cement slurry
pressure grouting around the perimeter of the tank and
under the tank to arrest the settlement.

Concrete pressure grouting (also called compaction
grouting or pressure grouting) is a ground improvement
technique used to stabilize loose or weak soils by injecting a low-slump, high-strength grout mixture under pressure.

The procedure consists of drilling or driving in grout pipes in a preset pattern to the bottom of the fill material. Then the concrete grout is pumped under pressure into the soil and the concrete grout forms a bubble type formation of concrete and existing soil. The pipes are then lifted above the bubble. The grouting procedure is not repeated until the first bubbles are cured and can take the second lift of grouting. Then the procedure is repeated until the soil is stabilized all the way to the bottom of the ring wall and tank bottom.

We propose cutting 8-inch diameter holes in the floor plate of the tank to allow for pressure grouting at a selected spacing to stabilize the soils under the tank bottom and to fill the void under the tank bottom. The openings will be closed by welding new plate segments to cover the grout holes. As the depth of fill varies across the tank, the depth and number of pressure grout locations will vary.

Once the potential for settlement has been arrested, we will remove the existing variable thickness grout around from the top of the ring wall. Then, shims will be placed on the ring wall to bring the floor and walls to an appropriate level. Then, a form will be placed around the perimeter of the ring wall, and high strength grout with reinforcing will be installed where appropriate.

Cannon’s design solutions improve seismic resilience while reducing costs, downtime, and community disruption. By strengthening rather than replacing infrastructure where feasible, we deliver focused upgrades that extend service life and use resources efficiently. 29 14
CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South Center Column: The existing venting is severely constricted due to the tight spacing of the roof beams at the cone
support and minimal vent area. We will provide new
columns and beams around the existing center column and a cone to support the roof beams and enlarge the vent
area. This will reduce the corrosive effect on the roof joists in the future.

Corroded roof framing: We will survey the existing roof elements and identify repairs where corrosion at the beam flanges, webs, and bearing conditions create deficiencies.

Perimeter Tank Plate Hoop Stresses: Once the maximum
water level has been determined, we will design and detail perimeter straps at the exterior of the tank to supplement the tensile load capacities of the existing plates.

Freeboard: Once the maximum water level has been
determined, we will design an increased height for the roof system (as necessary) to prevent failure due to sloshing, unless the maximum water level is lowered sufficiently to provide the required freeboard.

Stearns Tank Repair Scenario
The seismic evaluation report identified the following
deficiencies for the Stearns Tank.
• Overturning Ratio Exceeds 1.54 – The tank geometry
requires the tank to be anchored to the foundations.

The calculated J value was 2.42; significantly higher
than the reference ratio necessary for a tank to not
require perimeter anchorage.
• Tank Wall Compression – The report stated that, while the unanchored wall compression stresses are within
the wall capacity, anchoring the tank would result in
compression stresses that exceed its capacity.
• Freeboard Deficiency – the existing 1.4 feet of
freeboard is insufficient for the calculated sloshing
wave height. Recommendation was to lower the
maximum water height by 1.6 feet.
• Shell Tensile Hoop Stress – The water height in the
tank is creating tensile stresses on the perimeter of
the tank. The bottom plate ring was identified as
overstressed to 102% of its capacity. Recommendation
was to strengthen the shells or lower the maximum
water level.
• Roof Framing – The tank coatings inspection indicated the interior coatings to be in excellent condition.

Cannon’s Solutions
We propose the following repair scenarios:

Freeboard: If the maximum water level can be lowered
by 1.6 feet, resulting in a 3-foot freeboard, this issue is resolved.

Overturning Ratio and Tank Wall Compression: The
calculation for “J” includes the overturning moment on the tank from the dead weight of the tank and the contents.

There are two potential scenarios to address overturning and wall compression:
• Lowering the maximum water level by 1.6 feet would
not be enough to lower the current “J” value from

2.42 to 1.54. We will evaluate the parameters to
determine how much further the maximum water
level would need to be lowered to eliminate the need
for anchorage or wall stiffening to resist compression
forces.
• If lowering the maximum water level to avoid
anchorage is not feasible, we will recommend adding
vertical stiffeners around the tank’s exterior to stabilize the walls. Helical anchors in the ground will be used to address the uplift requirement.

Perimeter Tank Plate (Radial) Hoop Stresses: Lowering
the freeboard by 1.6 feet, may resolve the hoop stress
issue. Regardless, we cannot justify the cost to strengthen the existing wall for only a 2% benefit and would not
recommend any modification.

Corroded Roof Framing: We do not anticipate having to
complete any upgrade to the rafters and roof.
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CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South Scope of Work
We will adhere to the District’s scope of work from the RFP as follows.

Phase 1. Preliminary Design
Task 1. Project Management
The project requires setup, quality assurance / quality control, scheduling, controlling, and correspondence
between the District and the project team.

Correspondence includes telephone conversations, emails, project status reports, monthly status reports, project memorandums when necessary, and detailed monthly
invoices.

Task 2. Kick-Off Meeting and Progress
Meetings
Our team will facilitate and attend a project kick-off
meeting and bi-weekly progress meetings with appropriate personnel from the District throughout the course of the project.

The kick-off meeting agenda will focus on project
understanding, team involvement, project constraints,
and the anticipation of design development impediments.

This meeting represents a key opportunity to interview
representatives from the District to steer the consultant team and further clarify critical elements of the project scope. The meeting will include the District Engineer, the Operations Superintendent, and Senior Inspector.

The bi-weekly progress meetings will focus on the progress made over the last two weeks, and tasks planned for the following weeks. This meeting will include the District Engineer and other individuals that are identified as
necessary to attend for those weeks tasks (i.e. operators, geotechnical support). We will submit the meeting agenda and draft and final meeting minutes to the District upon completion.

Task 3. Site Condition Assessment
We will review the existing site conditions to gather
additional information needed to outline the site
rehabilitation needs. A visual exterior observation of the tanks will take place to determine the degree of exterior paint chalking and breaks, blisters, or other coating
defects.

We will review applicable safety, sanitary, vandalism and seismic concerns. Safety concerns will include ladder
size/design observations, and roof access areas. Sanitary concerns will make note of items like venting and other tank openings, such as overflow air gaps. Vandalism
concerns will involve an evaluation of climb deterrent.

Security will be determined with respect to the condition of existing vandal deterrent systems. Along with the
seismic deficiencies outlines in the provided report,
obvious visual indications of tank movement, flexible
couplings, and drain locations will be examined at each site.

Task 4. Research, Data Collection, Review,
Verify, and Investigate Existing Tanks
We will collect, review, and analyze available plans,
records, reports, and specifications regarding the
project, as necessary, to successfully complete contract engineering services for this project. We have already
reviewed the seismic report, inspection reports, and as- builts plans prepared for the projection locations from previous years. We will use this information to evaluate and identify modifications needed to bring the tank up
to seismic code compliance. We will coordinate with the District on modifications desired to reduce the operations and maintenance effort required for the tanks.

Task 5. Topographic Survey
We have teamed with Benner and Carpenter, Inc. to
provide land survey services. To verify existing site
conditions and compare them with existing reservoir as- builts, they will provide a topographic survey. The survey will include 5 ft interval spot elevations around the Madera Tank to capture the settlement. Cross Sections will also be taken in westerly, southerly and easterly directions from each of the tank sites to the bottom of the slope for a slope stability analysis. Survey information will be based on the datum specified by the District (if any), or the best available survey control proximate to the project site. Field survey data will be rendered into a contoured topographic base map in AutoCAD drawing format for our design
engineers.
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CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South The tank site topographic survey will capture and exhibit the following: 1 ft. contours with spot elevations, paving, curb (lip, top of curb, flowline), readily observable surface evident utilities (sewer, storm, power, gas, etc.), fences, walls, signs, and other observable improvements on
the site. They will also dip the storm drain manholes for inverts. The survey data will be rendered in AutoCAD and passed to our engineers to continue the design process.

Task 6. Geotechnical Investigation
We have teamed with Earth Systems, Inc. to provide a
general field exploration of the reservoir site. The report will take soil borings to characterize the site materials and determine groundwater levels and potential bedrock
depths, along with lab testing and evaluation, to develop conclusions and recommendations relevant to the site
improvements. A slope stability analysis will also be
considered. We assume that the geotechnical report will summarize results of research, field exploration; testing, geophysical, technical, and seismic data; recommendations for civil and structural design parameters; and concrete pad requirements.

Task 7. Structural Evaluation
To determine which structural components were used
in the construction of the tank, we will inspect the
Stearn tank interior to gather beam, column, and rafter information. Cannon, along with CSI Services, will use an inflatable raft to float the surface of the tank, which will allow us to look at the structural integrity of the steel members of the tanks.

For Madera Tank, interior inspection is not being proposed due to the recent failure of one of the interior rafters during a dive of the tank. Cannon will contact the tank manufacturer to obtain the structural drawings of the
tank. Once this information is gathered, we will provide a structural evaluation of both tanks and compare the
existing structure to current seismic and AWWA D-100
design criteria standards. The recommended structural
improvements can be made to bring some of the tank
components up to code. The recommendations will be
outlined for discussion and inclusion in the project.

Task 8. Prepare Preliminary Plan for Madera
and Stearn Tank Rehabilitation (30% Submittal)
With the information gathered from the previous tasks, we will prepare a preliminary plan to retrofit and rehabilitate the Madera Tank and Stearn Tank. We will submit a
preliminary set of plans for the District’s review.

Task 9. Preliminary Design Report
We will prepare a preliminary design report (PDR)
summarizing the design parameters, calculations,
improvement recommendations, and an opinion of cost.

Task 10. Summary of Recommended
Improvements Review Meeting
We will attend one video conference with the
District’s staff to review and discuss the recommended
improvements and plans.

Task 11. Grant Support
We will prepare and provide a detailed cost estimate and construction schedule for the Madera Tank upgrades to
assist the District with their preparation of a grant sub- application for the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Gran Program.

We understand that the deadline to submit the sub-
application is September 15, 2025.

Phase 2. Design and Construction
Documents
Phase 2 includes preparing several review submittals of the construction documents, progress meetings, and final construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates. This phase culminates with the delivery of a final construction documents package ready for the District’s bidding
purposes. The construction documents will include a plan drawing for the tanks and technical specifications in CSI format for the upgrades.

Task 12. Prepare 60%, 90%, and 100% Plans,
Specifications, and Opinion of Construction
Cost
We will prepare a plan for the rehabilitation of the tanks using the applicable AWWA standards, District standards, and specifications. We will prepare drawings to facilitate the repair of the tanks in areas identified as needing
attention. The following repairs are anticipated; however, they are interchangeable based on the needs of the
project after the additional inspection and the preliminary design report have been completed. Plan sets at 60%,
90%, and 100% will be submitted for review. Plans will
include the anticipated following sheets:
• Title Sheet
• Notes Sheet
• Site Plan-Madera Tank
• Piping Plan and Details
• Tank Details 1
• Tank Details 2
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CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South • Tank Details 3
• Site Plan – Strean Tank
• Piping Plan and Details
• Tank Details 1
• Tank Details 2
• Tank Details 3
• Structural Notes
• Structural Site Plan – Madera Tank
• Structural Site Plan – Stearn Tank
• Structural Details 1
• Structural Details 2
• Structural Details 3
• Structural Details 4
• Structural Details 5
• Electrical Plan
• Electrical Detail
• Instrumentation Plan
• Instrumentation Detail
We will provide an on-going, up-to-date schedule to
the District to show the design activities, and how the schedule will impact the construction timeline for the
project. As milestones are completed, the schedule will reflect the real-time durations and anticipated completion tasks.

We will also provide a detailed construction cost estimate at 60%, 90%, and 100% levels of progress on the project and upon submittal of the final Bid Documents. Our recent relevant experience with similar tank projects will allow us to provide a solid budgetary number for the work to be completed.

Task 13. 60%, 90%, and 100% Design Review
Meeting
We will attend one meeting with District staff to review and discuss the design submittal at the 60%, 90%, and
100% completion stage.

Task 14. Project Management and Final Close
Out
The project design and construction document preparation and close out will require project administration,
scheduling, controlling, and correspondence between
the District and utility agencies. Correspondence includes telephone conversations, emails, project status reports, monthly status reports, project memorandums when
necessary and detailed monthly invoices.

Deliverables
The project deliverables will include plans and
specifications for the seismic retrofit and rehabilitation of the Madera Tank and Stearn Tank.

Phase 3. Bidding Support Services
Based on the finalized project design, we will prepare
and submit a bid package with the final construction
documents for the tanks. This submittal package
will contain complete construction plans, technical
specifications, an opinion of probable construction cost, and a timeline of construction events, organized by
activity.

During the bidding process, we will attend the pre-bid
conference and site visit. If there are questions during the bidding phase, we will prepare responses to request for information (RFIs) and prepare addenda as necessary. We will compile questions and distribute them to prospective bidders. We have assumed up to two addenda will be
included in this task.

We will also assist the District with formal project bidding process that meets Cal OES requirements, following the
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Guidance Manual.

Phase 4. Building Permit Support
We will prepare and submit necessary documents required by the City of Simi Valley Building and Safety Department, as indicated on the Building and Safety Permit Application.

We have assumed up to two resubmittals in this task.

Deliverables
The project deliverables will include plans and
specifications for the seismic retrofit and rehabilitation of the Madera Tank and Stearn Tank.
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CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South Assumptions
The following assumptions are made with reference to the scope of work:
• All as-built drawings for water, sewer, and storm drains within and adjacent to the project will be provided.
• District will provide the front-end specifications
documents.
• District will provide the programming and integration of the PLC panel into their existing SCADA system.
• All drawings and data provided to the Cannon Team by
the District are in a digital format, compatible with our systems.
• Information and technical data provided and prepared
by others on District’s behalf may be used by Cannon
in providing services, and Cannon is entitled to rely
upon the accuracy and completeness thereof.

Exclusions
The following services that may accompany a project of
this type are excluded from this Scope of Work at this
time. These services may be added to our Scope of Work if requested on a time and materials basis:
• Underground utility relocation designs and utility
potholing.
• Additional work will be billed on a Time and Materials basis, or as an addendum to this proposal with prior
written authorization from the District.
• Other items of work not included in our scope of work, unless specifically described above.
• Cannon will not provide control narratives – this will be part of the programming District will provide.
• Project meetings (other than those described in the
Scope of Work), local District liaison, application and permit processing and tracking, and permit fees.
• No implementation of the project Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan during construction (this will be the responsibility of the developer’s contractor).
• No environmental California Environmental Quality Act permitting and documentation.
• Construction phase support services.
• Design of SCADA communications involving fiber,
cellular or radio equipment. Existing communications
equipment is to be reused.

The projects that Cannon worked on
for CVWD were on time and within
budget. I have been pleased with the
services provided by Cannon. I’ve
found their personnel to be extremely
thorough, diligent, and knowledgeable. I’d
recommend their engineering consulting
services without hesitation.

David Gould, PE, Former District
Engineer, Crescenta Valley Water District
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CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South Project Management Plan (PMP)
Successful project completion requires a well-conceived management and control plan, based on past successful strategies. Cannon’s PMP will include special emphasis on project communications procedures, preparation of scope of work, and the submittal process. Upon notice-to-proceed (NTP), and before initiating work, our team will prepare and submit a PMP for the District’s review.

The specific elements of the PMP can be categorized into three key areas: Progress Reporting Systems, Cost/Design Schedule Control, and QA/QC. These elements are detailed as follows:

Progress Reporting Systems.

Our project manager will have a proactive communication style, and will be available to the District’s Project
Manager. This accessibility, combined with our
understanding of the District’s needs, generates a team that is ready to mobilize quickly and assign the right staff to a given task. Cannon’s communication procedures
include the following:
• Document Control. The document control plan
specifies procedures for documenting, transmitting,
and storing communication items for the project,
including meeting minutes, correspondence,
submittals, and filing of hard copies and electronic
files. Adherence to document control plan
requirements will confirm quality and speed up project
delivery. Before initiating a task order, Cannon will
complete a checklist that includes a list of project
deliverables and submittal formats.
• Progress Reporting. The Cannon team will provide
the District’s Project Manager with a monthly status
report. This report will include project management
status, work accomplished during the reporting period,
work to be completed during the following reporting
period, budget and schedule status, potential out-of-
scope items, and issues and concerns raised during the
reporting period.
• Communication Plan. Recognizing that effective
project communication is the key component for
a successful project, our team will focus on clearly
defining project team communications. Mr. Porkert
will be the single point-of-contact for the District’s
Project Manager and team communication. A project
communication plan will be developed as part of the
overall PMP . This communication plan will include a
list of contact information for each team member,
their role, and their responsibilities for the project. The project communication plan will be monitored closely.

At each project development team (PDT) meeting, the
team will discuss successes and areas of improvement
for the team’s communication with the District, and
we will proactively look for opportunities to improve
the project team’s communication.

Cost Control / Design Schedule Control.

Upon receipt of the NTP , our team will develop a work
breakdown structure (WBS) program to monitor the
project budget and schedule. Cannon’s accounting system is designed to assist the Project Manager and financial managers in efficiently monitoring project costs. Project cost sheets will be available weekly for the Project
Manager and will show labor and indirect costs by task.

This information, and a detailed estimate of physical
progress made during each reporting period, will be used to prepare status reports and update an earned value
report. The project will be reviewed at each project
milestone or monthly.

Our Project Management team will conduct monthly
project schedule reviews to identify potential deviations and formulate a plan of action to reduce impacts to the schedule. Schedule updates will be made available to
District Staff for review. Our Project Manager will use an action item checklist as a management tool to track the responsibilities of Cannon Team project personnel. Each item will identify the responsible individual and due date.

Our Project Manager will monitor the progress of the
design team members on a weekly basis.
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CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South Completion will be tracked and compared to the baseline schedule; slippage will be identified, and corrective actions taken to restore the schedule to original forecasted
completion dates. Cannon is committed to preparing
projects for the District that are not only technically successful, but fiscally responsible as well. Accordingly, project expenditures will be tabulated and monitored on a weekly basis, with discussion for taking corrective action on the baseline budget, as required.

To conduct the project control effort, Cannon will use
Microsoft Office software for project management
scheduling and cost control. Microsoft Project will be used to establish the master project schedule in accordance
with the agreed-upon work breakdown, so that the
schedule can be integrated into discrete work elements for budgeting and monitoring purposes. The master project
schedule will provide essential information necessary to determine the project’s critical path and to report the project’s status.

Quality Assurance/Quality Control
(QA/QC) Program
With your project’s main objectives in mind, our Project Manager will implement Cannon’s QA/QC Program.

Cannon has earned a strong reputation for product
delivery and professional service. We have built and
continue to develop internal control processes that
incorporate peer review and progress reporting to help
projects meet established design guidelines, are within budget, and stay on schedule. We take a proactive
approach to project management, with an emphasis on
project familiarity, open communication, quality and cost control, and project scheduling.

Processes include a Work Product Review Program
(WPRP), Project “Look Backs,” Project Progress Reviews, and an Earned Value Analysis (EVA) program. In addition, we employ cost savings strategies that have been
effective in managing projects for public and private
industry clients. These strategies may include: cost benefit analysis and value engineering reviews; and alternative technologies review or innovative approach analysis.

Our workflow incorporates Quality Review processes
to confirm compliance with standards and that our
engineering services are accurate, efficient, and fully meet our clients’ expectations. We place key emphasis on “Getting it Right the First Time.”
Read more about our QA/QC program in Section 9
(Program Monitoring).
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CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South Organizational Chart
The following key staff are experts in the design of water resource projects. In addition, they have a long history of teaming on design and water projects which have enabled them to fine-tune their collaboration and coordination to deliver successful projects on time and within budget.

Facilities Available
As shown in our firm profile on page 5, Cannon has four office locations. Work will primarily be provided from our Los Angeles office with support from other offices, if needed. In addition to the personnel in our organizational chart, Cannon is home to a comprehensive staff of 150 personnel who are ready to commence project work immediately.

Project Manager/
Point-of-Contact
Tina Kuah, PE 🔑
Geotechnical
Earth Systems, Inc.

Surveyor
Benner and Carpenter,
Inc.

Lead Testing
Mckenna
Environmental, Inc.

Diving
CSI Services, Inc.

QA/QC Manager
Gary Roepke, PE 🔑
Project Engineers
Jack Barfuss, PE 🔑
Zheng Qiao
Structural Engineer
Hooman Tavallali SE 🔑
Structural Project Engineer
Jesse Morales, PE 🔑
Electrical Engineers
Derek Romer, PE 🔑
Alex Maestre, PE
Instrumentation Engineer
Mehdi Ahmadi, PE 🔑
City of Simi Valley
/ Ventura County
Waterworks District No. 8
Principal-in-Charge
Larry Kraemer, PE

CIVIL STRUCTURES

SUBCONSULTANTS

INSTRUMENTATION &

ELECTRICAL
37 Assigned Personnel
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CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South Role Role and Responsibilities on Project
Project Manager /
Point-of-Contact
Tina Kuah, PE 🔑
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the District, responsible for oversight and coordination project activities throughout design.
• Lead the kickoff and bi-weekly progress meetings, manage the project schedule (MS Project format), and submit monthly progress reports and agendas/minutes. • Confirm compliance with current seismic code requirements and direct QA/QC reviews across all design disciplines.
• Support bid-phase activities including pre-bid meetings, responses to bidder inquiries, and conformed documents preparation.

Principal-in-Charge /
QA/QC Manager
Gary Roepke, PE 🔑
• Provide oversight and strategic guidance throughout the project, confirming alignment with the District’s expectations, goals, and contractual requirements. • Lead the QA/QC program, including formal reviews of the Preliminary Design Report, design submittals, and technical specification. • Confirm adherence to the 2020 Seismic Evaluation recommendations and integrate cross-disciplinary inputs (civil, structural, mechanical, and instrumentation) effectively.
• Participate in milestone design review meetings and offer independent technical input to enhance constructability, cost-effectiveness, and public impact mitigation.

Civil Project Engineer
Jack Barfuss, PE 🔑
• Develop tank appurtenances and utility design for the tank rehabilitation. • Support permitting and coordination with local agencies and the District’s operations requirements.
• Coordinate with geotechnical, survey, and environmental teams during pre-design investigations.
• Prepare plans, technical specifications, and OPCC contributions for the civil components.
• Participate in interdisciplinary design reviews to verify consistency with project goals.

Structural Engineer
/ Structural Project
Engineer
Hooman Tavallali SE 🔑
Jesse Morales, PE 🔑
• Responsible for the structural design and retrofit of the two tanks, confirming compliance with seismic code standards and recommendations. • Prepare structural calculations, drawings, and specifications supporting tank rehabilitation design.
• Provide technical coordination with civil, mechanical, and instrumentation teams to achieve integrated deliverables.
• Participate in QC/QA reviews and design milestone submittals, confirming accuracy and constructability.

Electrical /
Instrumentation
Engineers
Derek Romer, PE 🔑
Mehdi Ahmadi, PE 🔑
• Design and upgrade electrical systems, controls, and instrumentation to support tank operations and integration with existing infrastructure. • Coordinate with the District’s consultants to incorporate review feedback into instrumentation and control system design.
• Prepare design calculations, equipment schedules, single-line diagrams, and conduit/cable layouts.
• Provide bid support including responses to bidder questions and preparation of conformed documentation.
• Confirm designs comply with District standards and applicable electrical codes.

Proposed Roles and Responsibilities
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CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South Ms. Kuah brings 21 years of experience in performing transient surge analysis for pressurized water conveyance systems: potable, recycled, raw, and sewer. She is responsible for performing hydraulic (i.e., steady state) and water hammer analysis for pressurized and gravity flow systems subjected to pressure surges created by pump power failure, normal shutdown and startup of pumps, control valve operation, turbine failure and pipeline breaks. In addition, she designs the pressurized surge tanks, vacuum relief valves, flywheels, standpipes, and surge relief valves as protection for the system subjected to adverse pressure surges. Specializing in surge analysis, Ms. Kuah has also installed transient pressure monitors throughout water systems, gathered, and analyzed the actual pressures occurring in the systems.

She has worked with numerous agencies and municipalities throughout California including the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and the County and City of San Francisco Department of Public Works.

Saddle Peak and Cordillera Tank Rehabilitation Project, Calabasas, California: The Saddle Peak and Cordillera Tanks are welded steel tanks constructed in 1964 and 1993, respectively. Cannon was selected by Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD) to provide tank improvements to both tanks, facilities, and appurtenances.

Cannon prepared plans, specifications, and opinions of probable costs for this project. Cannon also handled coordination meetings, construction observation, and construction staking. Ms. Kuah served as Project Engineer. 15 MG Zone 1 Reservoir Interior Coating and Improvements, Irvine, California:

Irvine Ranch Water District’s (IRWD) Zone 1 Reservoir is a welded steel tank that holds 15 MG of potable water. IRWD needed to complete an evaluation of the tank and prepare a recoating and repair plan to rehabilitate the tank. The scope of work included evaluating interior coating options for the blistering walls; remediating portions of corroded interior steel; replacing damaged and/or corroded appurtenances; providing improvements for securing the submersible sample pump and tank mixer; and designing improvements for the internal cathodic protection system. Cannon to provide engineering design services. This included a diver inspection, basis of design memorandum, and final repair plans and specifications.

Cannon also provided construction support and coatings inspection throughout the duration of construction. Ms. Kuah served as Project Engineer.

Select Project Experience Summary
Ms. Kuah has served as Project Engineer on the following projects:
• Jed Smith 1, McCoy, and Calabasas Tank Rehabilitation, Calabasas, California • Lake Forest Zone 4 El Toro Tank 1 and 2 Rehabilitation, Lake Forest, California • Blanca and Kings Tanks Rehab Project Description, Morro Bay, California • Nutmeg Water Distribution Tank Rehabilitation, Morro Bay, California • Deane Zone Tank, Pump Station, and Disinfection Facility, Santa Clarita, California • Camrosa Water District AG 3 Non-Potable Tank Improvements, Camarillo, California
Tina Kuah, PE Project Manager
Professional Registration
• Registered Civil Engineer,
California, No. 70876
Education
• Bachelor of Science, Civil
Engineering, University
of California, Los Angeles,
California
Professional Affiliations
• American Society of Civil
Engineers
• American Water Works
Association
Anticipated time dedicated
to project: 60%
Resumes
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CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South Professional Registration
• Registered Civil Engineer,
California, No. 48693
Education
• Bachelor of Science, Civil
Engineering, Iowa State
University, Ames, Iowa
Professional Affiliations
• American Water Works
Association
• American Public Works
Association
• Association of Water
Agencies of Ventura County
• Southern California Water
Utilities Association
• American Society of Civil
Engineers
• City and County Engineers
Association
Gary Roepke, PE QA/QC Manager
Mr. Roepke has more than 50 years of experience in a wide variety of civil engineering projects. He has been the project manager for site development design projects for municipal, industrial, commercial, and military facilities involving water treatment, water supply, transmission, and distribution systems; drainage and flood control systems; wastewater collection and pumping systems; and construction administration, inspection, and start-up including master planning, preparation of reports and studies. He has processed permits through the California State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Drinking Water, (formerly California Department of Public Health) and the California Regional Water Control Board. 5 MG Reservoir, Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8, City of Simi Valley, California: Mr. Roepke served as Project Manager and Lead Engineer for the establishment of a 5.0-MG reservoir, including grading, drainage, access road, inlet/ outlet line, electrical, and controls.

Reagan Presidential Library 1.5-MG Reservoir, Ventura County Waterworks District No. 6, City of Simi Valley, California: Mr. Roepke served as Project Manager and Lead Engineer for the establishment of a 1.5-MG reservoir and upgrade to the Presidential Library booster pump station, including new pumps and motors, piping valves, electrical, and controls.

Deane Zone Tank, Pump Station, and Disinfection Facility, Santa Clarita, California:

As part of the Skyline Ranch Development Project, the developer was required to build three new water facilities for the Deane Pressure Zone, including a 2.08 MG pre-stressed concrete tank, 1,700 gpm pump station, and disinfection facility.

Cannon provided engineering and design services and prepared the construction documents for the each of the three facilities. The scope included finished grading, asphalt paving, storm drains and catch basin, tank inlet and outlet piping, pump station piping, pumps and motor, electrical equipment, and automation. We connected the new on-site facilities to the off-site infrastructure. Mr. Roepke served as QA/QC Engineer for this project.

Lower Busch Storage Tank Replacement, Los Angeles County Water District No. 29, Malibu, California: The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works selected Cannon to provide engineering design and construction phase support services.

Cannon designed and upsized the new 0.4 MG tank to better serve the approximate 300 service connections. Cannon provided several site layout and material options.

Cannon coordinated services with the environmental subconsultant to prepare an Initial Study leading to a Mitigated Negative Declaration, in accordance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines. Mr. Roepke provided technical oversight for this project.

Select Project Experience Summary
Mr. Roepke has served as Project Manager, QA/QC Manager, or Project Engineer on the following projects:
• 15 MG Zone 1 Reservoir Improvements Project, Irvine, California • Saddle Peak and Cordillera Tank Rehabilitation Project, Calabasas, California:
• Potrero Canyon Reservoir No. 3, Banning, California
Anticipated time dedicated
to project: 25%
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CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South Professional Registration
• Registered Civil Engineer,
California, No. 97203
Education
• Bachelor of Science, Civil
Engineering, focus on
Environmental Engineering,
University of Vermont,
Burlington, Vermont
Software Skills
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• ArcGIS
• MATLAB
• Revit, C#
Jack Barfuss, PE Project Engineer
Mr. Barfuss brings seven years of experience in groundwater treatment, subsurface infiltration, and environmental remediation. He has managed the design, construction, and operation of groundwater and soil vapor treatment systems for water resource protection. His background includes hydraulic modeling of subsurface flow, treatment system optimization, and regulatory coordination with state and regional agencies. Mr. Barfuss has led field teams in the installation and monitoring of remedial systems, with a focus on restoring water quality and managing contaminated sites.

Nimbus Deane Tank Bidding and Construction Phase Support Services, Santa Clarita, California: As part of the Skyline Ranch Project, Santa Clarita Water Agency needed to install new facilities for the Deane Pressure Zone, including 2.08 MG tanks, pump stations, and a disinfection facility. Cannon was selected to provide engineering, design, and construction document preparation. As the Engineer of record we provided construction support services, including attending site visits and construction meetings and providing project submittals, RFIs and RFCs, and markup and review of record drawings. Mr. Barfuss served as Project Engineer.

Foundation Dewatering Project, Beverly Hills, California: This project was necessary to dewater the foundation of an existing structure to stabilize the surrounding soil. Discharge water required regulation under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit due to its release into surface water. Services included the design of a groundwater extraction and treatment system, installation oversight, system operation, and regulatory compliance and reporting. The project required regular effluent sampling and monitoring to maintain compliance with surface water discharge regulations. Continuous system uptime was critical to maintain soil stability and meet NPDES requirements. Mr. Barfuss served as Project Manager / Engineer.

Lift Station No. 1 Rehabilitation Project, Calabasas, California: Lift Station No. 1 plays a critical role in Las Virgenes Municipal Water District’s (District) sanitary sewer collection system. To improve its reliability and efficiency, the District was seeking to rehabilitate and upgrade critical mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment. The District selected Cannon to provide thorough structural, electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering design services as well as survey. In addition to the required upgrades the design needed to maintain discharge of sewage from Lift Station No. 1 to Lift Station No. 2 and access to the adjoining properties. Cannon provided a technical memorandum with two options for the proposed upgrades:
remove and replace the equipment or convert the dry well to a wet well (our recommended alternative). Mr. Barfuss served as Project Engineer.

Select Project Experience Summary
Mr. Barfuss has served as Project Engineer on the following projects:
• Port of Long Beach Pier A Pump Station W-028 Rehabilitation Project, Long Beach, California
• Port of Long Beach Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility, Long Beach, California • Groundwater Remediation Project, San Diego, California Anticipated time dedicated
to project: 75%
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CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South Hooman Tavallali, SE Structural Engineer
Anticipated time dedicated
to project: 30%
Professional Registration
• Registered Civil Engineer:
- California, No. 82160
• Registered Structural
Engineer:
- California, No. 6738;
- Nevada No. 027089;
- Hawaii, No. 19379
- Arizona, No. 79532
Education
• PhD., Architectural
Engineering (Structures),
Pennsylvania State
University, University Park,
PA
• Master of Science, Civil
Engineering, Sharif
University of Technology,
Tehran, Iran
• Bachelor of Science,
Civil Engineering, Shiraz
University, Shiraz, Iran
Certifications
• California Disaster Service
Worker Volunteer (SAP
Evaluator), ID # 91196
Professional Affiliations
• Member, American Concrete
Institute
• Board of Directors Member
Structural Engineering
Association of California
Mr. Tavallali brings 18 years of combined academic and industry experience, leading and managing structural design, including projects such as high-rise buildings, schools, hospitals, multi-family housing facilities, and commercial office buildings.

His expertise includes reinforced concrete, steel, post-tensioned construction, masonry, deep foundation and shoring, and wood and cold form steel construction.

Mr. Tavallali is responsible for tasks such as project budget and time management, quality control, providing design guidelines and employee training, and client service management.

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) Lake Forest Zone 4 El Toro Tanks 1 and 2 Rehabilitation, Lake Forest, California: Cannon evaluated the current conditions for the IRWD two highest priority tanks (El Toro) and recommended corrective action, provided construction details and provided construction bidding support. As part of the inspection of the interior and exterior of the tanks, in conjunction with the rest of the design team, we provided a technically feasible solution for the rehabilitation, with the necessary modifications to extend the life of the tanks. Mr. Tavallali is serving as Project Manager.

Irvine Ranch Water District Design Services for the 15MG Zone 1 Reservoir Interior Coating & Improvements Project, Irvine, California: IRWD built a new 3.7-million- gallon, Zone 1 prestressed concrete tank to so that the 15mg steel tank could be taken offline and rehabilitated. The 15 MG steel tank was constructed in 1982 and serves as the primary storage for the Zone 1 distribution system. This project evaluated options to coat the interior of the 15 MG steel tank due to the walls showing visible signs of blistering, remediate portions of interior structural steel that have experienced corrosion, replaced damaged and/or corroded appurtenances, provide improvements to securing the submersible sample pump and tank mixer, and replace the internal cathodic protection system. Cannon provided structural repair construction drawings to replace rafters and connections. Mr. Tavallali served as Structural Engineer.

Camrosa Water District AG 3 Non-Potable Tank Improvements, Camarillo, California: Camrosa Water District (District) needed to replace a 50,000-gallon, anchored, bolted steel, non-potable tank with a 100,000-gallon tank, due to damage and it being undersized. The Cannon team was selected to provide civil, structural, and electrical design; topographic survey; and geotechnical investigation and recommendations. Mr. Tavallali served as Structural Engineer.

Select Project Experience Summary
Mr. Tavallali has served as Project Manager or Structural Engineer on the following projects:
• City of El Monte Budget Inn Construction Admin. Services El Monte, California • Transportation Services-Storage Building Roof Collapse Repair, El Monte, California
• Port of Long Beach Pier J Berths 243-247 Wharf Concrete Repairs, Long Beach, California
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to project: 30%
As Structural Project Engineer, Mr. Morales will work as part of the design team responsible for the majority of initial design, plan preparation, development of technical specifications and estimates, and data compilation. In addition, he will assist with the development of proposals and fee estimates; provides field observation and generate reports; conduct project research; deliver communications to clients, agencies, and vendors; and provide calculations and modeling services performed under supervision of the project manager.
15 MG Zone 1 Reservoir Interior Coating and Improvements, Irvine, California:

Irvine Ranch Water District’s (IRWD) Zone 1 Reservoir is a welded steel tank that holds 15 MG of potable water. IRWD needed to complete an evaluation of the tank and prepare a recoating and repair plan to rehabilitate the tank. The scope of work included evaluating interior coating options for the blistering walls; remediating portions of corroded interior steel; replacing damaged and/or corroded appurtenances; providing improvements for securing the submersible sample pump and tank mixer; and designing improvements for the internal cathodic protection system. Cannon to provide engineering design services. This included a diver inspection, basis of design memorandum, and final repair plans and specifications.

Cannon also provided construction support and coatings inspection throughout the duration of construction. Mr. Morales served as Structural Project Engineer.

Jed Smith, McCoy, and Calabasas Tanks Rehabilitation Project, Calabasas, California: Las Virgenes Municipal Water District identified three tanks for repairs, blasting, and recoating: Jed Smith 0.63 MG Tank 1, McCoy 2 MG Tank, and Calabasas 8 MG Tank. Underwater inspections of the tanks confirmed the failing interior coatings and urgent structural repairs are needed. Cannon was selected to complete the design bidding plan packages for the project. We visually inspected the tanks, including the interior rafters and roof, to determine the needed repairs. Due to a lack of other storage tanks in that pressure zone, temporary storage tanks were needed at the McCoy tank to balance the system pressure. Mr. Morales served as Structural Project Engineer.

Select Project Experience Summary
Mr. Morales has served as Structural Project Engineer on the following projects:
• City of Ventura Beachfront Parking Structure Structural Assessment, Ventura, California
• City of Ventura Beachfront Parking Structure Stair Tower Replacement, • City of Ventura Events Center – Golf Course Clubhouse, Ventura, California • City of Ventura Pierpont Neighborhood Stormwater Lift Stations, Ventura, California
• City of Ventura Emergency Generators Engineering Services, Ventura, California • Port of Long Beach Locomotive Facility Sewer Lift Station Pier B Long Beach, California
• Suburban Water Systems Plant 408 – Engineering Design Services, Covina, California
• Water Well Design WT0025, Tulare, California
Professional Registration
• Registered Civil Engineer,
California, No. 95254
Education
• Bachelor of Science, Civil
Engineering, California
Polytechnic State University,
San Luis Obispo, California
• Associate of Science,
Mathematics, Cosumnes
River College, Sacramento,
California
Jesse Morales, PE Structural Project Engineer
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CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South Derek Romer, PE Electrical Engineer
Professional Registration
• Registered Electrical
Engineer, California, No.
16396; Nevada, No. E15940;
Washington, No. 46296
Education
• Bachelor of Science,
Electrical Engineering,
California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo,
California
Training and Development
• PMSJ Project Management
Bootcamp
• Fundamentals of Overhead
Transmission Line Design
• SKM Power Systems
Protection and Coordination
• SKM Power Systems Arc
Flash Evaluation
• 2015 NFPA 70E: Electrical
Safety in the Workplace
• CPR Certified
Professional Affiliations
• International Society of
Automation
• Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers
• Southern California Water
Utilities Association
Mr. Romer has 29 years of experience, including electrical and controls system design; secondary power distribution; instrumentation; and SCADA for pump stations, reservoirs, sewage lift stations, wastewater treatment plants, and water treatment plants. His expertise comprises project management, field investigations, calculations, preparation of drawings and specifications for bid packages, review of bid packages and construction shop drawings, and construction management, including troubleshooting during project startup and inspection. Mr. Romer is especially recognized for his ability to coordinate with clients and contractors and deliver turnkey, cost-effective projects. His pump station and SCADA designs feature energy-efficient systems and promote off-peak power use.

Deane Zone Tank, Pump Station, and Disinfection Facility, Santa Clarita, California:

As part of the Skyline Ranch Development Project, the developer was required to build three new water facilities for the Deane Pressure Zone, including a 2.08 MG pre-stressed concrete tank, 1,700 gpm pump station, and disinfection facility.

Cannon provided engineering and design services and prepared the construction documents for the each of the three facilities. The scope included finished grading, asphalt paving, storm drains and catch basin, tank inlet and outlet piping, pump station piping, pumps and motor, electrical equipment, and automation. We connected the new on-site facilities to the off-site infrastructure. Mr. Romer served as Electrical Engineer.

Lower Busch Storage Tank Replacement, Los Angeles County Water District No. 29, Malibu, California: The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works selected Cannon to provide engineering design and construction phase support services for a new 0.4 MG tank to better serve the approximate 300 service connections. Cannon provided several site layout and material options including welded steel, glass fused bolted steel, and concrete. Plans and specifications included finish grading, paving, onsite drainage piping and structures, onsite reservoir overflow piping and structures, reservoir inlet and outlet piping including check valves, emergency shut-off valves, devices and valve vaults, outside and inside ladders and handrails, and electrical equipment. Cannon coordinated services with the environmental subconsultant to prepare an Initial Study leading to a Mitigated Negative Declaration.

Mr. Romer served as Electrical Engineer.

Select Project Experience Summary
Mr. Romer has served as Electrical Engineer on the following projects:
• Sweetwater Mesa Water System, Malibu California
• Stetson Ranch - 0.4 and 0.7 Mg Reservoirs, Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, Santa Clarita, California
• Romero Canyon Road Reservoir, SCVWA, Castaic, California • Big Sky: 1248 PZ 2.5 MG Reservoir, Ventura County Waterworks District No.8, Simi Valley, California
• Runkle Canyon Road 2.0 MG Reservoir, Golden State Water Company, Simi Valley, California
• Plant 408 Reservoirs and Pump Station, Suburban Water Systems, Covina, California
Anticipated time dedicated
to project: 30%
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CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South Mehdi Ahmadi, PEO Instrumentation Engineer
Professional Registration
• Professional Engineers
Ontario (PEO), Electrical
Engineer, No. 100504471
Education
• Master of Science, Electrical
Engineering, Controls
Systems, Sharif University of
Technology
• Bachelor of Science,
Electrical Engineering,
Shahid Beheshti University
Software Skills
• DCS and ESD Software:
- Emerson DeltaV
- Siemens PCS7
- ABB AC800xA
• PLC Software:
- Siemens S7, TIA
• Robotics:
- KUKA
• HMI Software:
- Siemens WinCC, WinCC
- Flexible, TIA
• Fieldbus Applications:
- Profibus DP and PA
- Ethernet, Profinet
- Modbus
- Foundation Fieldbus
Mr. Ahmadi brings more than 18 years of experience in design, development, and implementation of manufacturing and process automation control systems for various applications and in diverse industries, including utilities, water, chemical, oil, and gas and automotive. Specializing in automation, he is proficient with PLC, SCADA, and distributed control and safety integrated systems, as well as Robotics and Vision Management Control Systems. He is also experienced in preparing and conducting factory acceptance testing (FAT) procedures, and commissioning and site acceptance test (SAT) procedures.

Deane Zone Tank, Pump Station, and Disinfection Facility, Santa Clarita, California:

As part of the Skyline Ranch Project, SCV Water needed to install a 2.08 MG tank, pump station, and disinfection facility for the Deane Pressure Zone. Cannon was selected to provide engineering, design, and construction document preparation for the project. The pump station, which was housed in a concrete masonry unit (CMU) block building, included three 850 gallon-p er-m inute pumps and a 20-i nch suction pipe and 16-i nch discharge pipe to the Deane Tank. Our design for the new building accommodated the disinfection system components for both current and future needs. Mr. Ahmadi served as Project Engineer.

Lift Station No. 1 Rehabilitation Project, Calabasas, California: Las Virgenes Municipal Water District’s (District) was seeking to rehabilitate and upgrade critical mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment at Lift Station No. 1 to improve its reliability and efficiency. The District selected Cannon to provide thorough structural, electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering design services as well as survey. The design needed to maintain discharge of sewage from Lift Station No. 1 to Lift Station No. 2 and access to the adjoining properties. Cannon provided a technical memorandum with two options for the proposed upgrades. Mr. Ahmadi served as Controls Engineer.

Potrero Canyon Reservoir No. 3, Banning, California: The Morongo Band of Mission Indians constructed a new 1.0-million-gallon welded steel reservoir to expand potable water storage and improve system reliability. Cannon provided design, engineering, and construction management services. Work included inlet/ outlet piping design, SCADA integration, and coordination with existing electrical infrastructure. Plans and specifications were prepared in accordance with United States Environmental Protection Agency and American Water Works Association standards. Mr. Roepke served as Project Manager.

Nimbus/Skyline Pump Station Design Services, Santa Clarita, California: The new Skyline Ranch Development in the City of Santa Clarita required two new pump stations. SCV Water selected Cannon again to provide civil, mechanical, structural, electrical and PLC panel design services. The scope included designing vertical turbine pumps; on-site piping; concrete pad; concrete masonry unit building; chain link fence and gate; and finished grading. We coordinated with the utility designer to incorporate their feedback into the plans. Mr. Ahmadi served as Project Engineer.

Anticipated time dedicated
to project: 30%
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CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South Current and Projected Workload
Key Team Member Workload
Project Manager
Tina Kuah, PE
• City of Glendale Water Supply Assessment (est. completion Jun. 2025) • Casitas Municipal Water District Ventura-Santa Barbara Counties Intertie Project (est. completion Aug. 2025)
• Camrosa Water District 4C Pump Station (est. completion Jan. 2026) • Vandenberg Water and Wastewater Hydraulic Model (est. completion Jun. 2026) QA/QC Manager
Gary Roepke, PE
• City of Glendale Water Supply Assessment (est. completion Jun. 2025) • Casitas Municipal Water District Ventura-Santa Barbara Counties Intertie Project (est. completion Aug. 2025)
• Vandenberg Water and Wastewater Hydraulic Model (est. completion Jun. 2026) Project Engineer
Jack Barfuss, PE
• City of Glendale Water Supply Assessment (est. completion Jun. 2025) • American Water Chemical Building Rehabilitation Design (est. completion Jun. 2025) • Camrosa Water District 4C Pump Station (est. completion Jan. 2026) Structural Engineer
Hooman Tavallali SE
• Antelope Valley Leona Valley Tank Rehabilitation Project (est. completion Jun. 2025) • City of Irvine Civic Center Secured Parking Lot Expansion (est. completion Nov. 2025) • Camrosa Water District, Rehabilitate Power Distribution System at Water Reclamation Facility (est. completion Dec. 2025)
Structural Project
Engineer
Jesse Morales, PE
• City of Ventura Electrical Infra Load Study (est. completion Jun. 2025) • City of Irvine Civic Center Secured Parking Lot Expansion (est. completion Nov. 2025) • Camrosa Water District, Rehabilitate Power Distribution System at Water Reclamation Facility (est. completion Dec. 2025)
Electrical Engineer
Derek Romer, PE
• Casitas Municipal Water District Ventura-Santa Barbara Counties Intertie Project (est. completion Aug. 2025)
• Camrosa Water District 4C Pump Station (est. completion Jan. 2026) Instrumentation Engineer
Mehdi Ahmadi, PE
• Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Ridge Route Booster Station Switchboard Electrical Upgrades (est. completion Jun. 2025)
• Camrosa Water District University Well No. 2 (est. completion Feb. 2026) • Casitas Municipal Water District Ventura-Santa Barbara Counties Intertie Project (est. completion Aug. 2025)
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CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South Schedule
88 ID Task Name Duration Start Finish
1 Rehabilitation of Madera Tank and Stearns Tank 141 days Tue 7/22/25 Tue 2/3/26 2 Notice to Proceed 1 day Tue 7/22/25 Tue 7/22/25
3 PHASE1 - PRELIMINARY DESIGN 40 days Wed 7/23/25 Tue 9/16/25 4 1. Project Management 40 days Wed 7/23/25 Tue 9/16/25 5 2. Kick off Meeting and Progress Meetings 5 days Wed 7/23/25 Tue 7/29/25 6 3. Site Condition Assessment 2 days Mon 8/4/25 Tue 8/5/25 7 4. Research, Data Collection, Review, and
Investigate Ex. Tanks
10 days Wed 7/23/25 Tue 8/5/25
8 5. Topographic Survey 15 days Wed 7/30/25 Tue 8/19/25 9 6. Geotechnical Investigation 4 wks Wed 7/30/25 Tue 8/26/25 10 7. Structural Evaluation 5 days Wed 8/27/25 Tue 9/2/25 11 8. Prepare Preliminary Plan (30% Submittal) 10 days Wed 8/20/25 Tue 9/2/25 12 9. Prepare Preliminary Design Report 10 days Wed 8/20/25 Tue 9/2/25 13 District Review Period 5 days Wed 9/3/25 Tue 9/9/25
14 10. Preliminary Plan Meeting 1 day Wed 9/10/25 Wed 9/10/25 15 11. Grant Support 5 days Wed 9/10/25 Tue 9/16/25
16 PHASE 2 - DESIGN AND PREPARE

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
100 days Wed 9/17/25 Tue 2/3/26
17 12. Prepare 60% Plan 15 days Wed 9/17/25 Tue 10/7/25 18 District Review Period 10 days Wed 10/8/25 Tue 10/21/25 19 13. 60% Design Review Meeting 5 days Wed 10/22/25 Tue 10/28/25 20 12. Prepare 90% Plan 10 days Wed 10/29/25 Tue 11/11/25 21 District Review Period 10 days Wed 11/12/25 Tue 11/25/25 22 13. 90% Design Review Meeting 5 days Wed 11/26/25 Tue 12/2/25 23 12. Prepare 100% Plans, Specifications and
Cost Estimate
10 days Wed 12/3/25 Tue 12/16/25
24 District Review Period 10 days Wed 12/17/25 Tue 12/30/25 25 13. 100% Design Review Meeting 5 days Wed 12/31/25 Tue 1/6/26 26 14. Project Management and Final Close Out 80 days Wed 9/17/25 Tue 1/6/26 27 PHASE 3 - BIDDING ASSISTANCE 4 wks Wed 1/7/26 Tue 2/3/26 28 PHASE 4 - BUILDING PERMIT SUPPORT 25 days Wed 12/3/25 Tue 1/6/26 20 27 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 1 Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
Task
Split
Milestone
Summary
Project Summary
External Tasks
External Milestone
Inactive Task
Inactive Milestone
Inactive Summary
Manual Task
Duration-only
Manual Summary Rollup
Manual Summary
Start-only
Finish-only
Deadline
Progress
Project Schedule
Seismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South (No. 1031) and Stearns Tank South (No.1) Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8
June 13, 2025

Project: 20240528 Project Schedu
Date: Wed 6/11/25
We are committed to meeting project schedules and deliverable deadlines. The following schedule is based on careful evaluation of the project, its objectives and scope, and the logical sequencing needed to adequately complete the District’s project. Every effort has been made to propose a realistic schedule that allows appropriate time frames.

We have provided estimated labor hours on page 32.
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CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South Cannon Corporation
11900 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 530
Los Angeles, CA 90064

LABOR HOURS

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

SEISMIC RETROFIT AND REHABILITATION OF MADERA TANK AND STEARN TANK VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
Civil Senior Quality Control Senior Civil Civil Project Structural Structural Electrical Control Systems Administrative Total Principal Engineer Engineer Project Engineer Designer Principal Engineer Engineer Engineeer Engineer Assistant Phase Task Hrs Hrs Hrs Hrs Hrs Hrs Hrs Hrs Hrs Hrs
1 1 81 9
1 2 24 12 9 45
1 3 4 20 20 4 4 52
1 4 1 1 4 2 2 22 1 15
1 5 1 12 4
1 6 1 12 1 5
1 7 4 4 4 4 32 4 52
1 8 2 1 12 32 6 32 8 93
1 9 2 1 16 8 2 6 8 2 4 49
1 10 4 4 42 1 15
1 11 4 8 18 4 8 2 2 1 47
55 2 43 70 50 104 20 8 34 386
2 12
2 9.1 Prepare 60% Civil Plans 8 2 32 80 8 130
2 9.2 Prepare 60% Structural Plans 4 1 2 2 32 100 16 157 2 9.3 Prepare 60% Electrical Plan 2 1 2 2 40 6 53
2 9.4 Prepare 60% Controls System Plan 2 1 2 2 32 6 45
2 13 2 00 1 3
2 12
2 11.1 Prepare 90% Civil Plans 2 2 18 48 6 76
2 11.2 Prepare 90% Structural Plans 1 1 1 2 24 80 10 119 2 11.3 Prepare 90% Electrical Plan 1 1 1 2 32 2 39
2 11.4 Prepare 90% Controls System Plan 1 112 8 3 16
2 13 2 00 1 3
2 12
2 13.1 Prepare 100% Civil Plans 2 2 12 32 4 52
2 13.2 Prepare 100% Structural Plans 2 1 1 12 40 6 62
2 13.3 Prepare 100% Electrical Plan 1 11 8 1 12
2 15.4 Prepare 100% Controls System Plan 1 11 41 8
2 13 2 00 1 3
2 14 20 0 2 22
53 15 74 172 68 220 80 44 74 800
3 15
3 1 Attend Pre-Bid Meeting 41 4 9
3 2 Respond to RFIs 1 10 2 8 6 27
3 3 Prepare Addenda 41 1 4 6 16
8 3 10 0 3 16 0 0 12 52
4 16 4 1 4 16 25
4 1 4 16 0 0 0 0 0 25
120 21 131 258 121 340 100 52 120 1263
Direct Expenses
Client shall pay ENGINEER's expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement as follows:
a) incidental and out-of-pocket expenses including but not limited to:
costs for postage, shipping, overnight courier, reproduction services, plotting, photocopies, computer expenses, parking fees and tolls b) travel expenses
Total
PHASE 4 - BUILDING PERMIT SUPPORT
Building Permit Support
Total
Grand Total
90% Design Review Meeting
Prepare 100% Plans, Specifications and Cost Estimate

100% Design Review Meeting
Project Management and Final Close Out
Total
PHASE 3 - BIDDING SUPPORT SERVICES
Bidding Assistance
Prepare 60% Plan
60% Design Review Meeting
Prepare 90% Plan
PHASE 2 - DESIGN AND PREPARE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Kick off Meeting and Progress Meetings
Site Condition Assessment
Research, Data Collection, Review, and Investigate Ex. Tanks Topographic Survey
Geotechnical Investigation
Structural Evaluation
Prepare Preliminary Plan (30% Submittal)
Prepare Preliminary Design Report
Preliminary Plan Meeting
Grant Support
Total
Description
PHASE1 - PRELIMINARY DESIGN
Project Management
Cannon
Estimated Labor Hours
48 Program Monitoring
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CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South Quality Assurance / Quality Control Program
Cannon is committed to providing the District with the best possible product, on schedule and within budget. To accomplish this, we use a Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Program that is organized to accommodate the specific needs and requirements of each task order. Our QA/QC manager for this contract is Mr. Roepke.

Cannon’s QA/QC program is generally divided into three phases:

1. Design Team Review. This review is provided by members of the project team as the work progresses. Prior to the start of design work, an analysis is made to determine the technical requirements, needs, and requirements of the Client; jurisdictional requirements; and fiscal constraints or schedule requirements of the project. At this time, specific quality control requirements and internal review procedures are established.

2. Independent Peer Review. This review is conducted at various project phases preliminary, 60%, and 100% by design personnel who are outside of the regular project design team. Peer review consists of a detailed review of project work products. This process involves the assignment of senior personnel, including principals, to provide detailed, independent reviews of the work being completed. The selection of senior personnel for this task is based on professional expertise, specific knowledge of similar projects, and years of experience. The detail reviewer’s responsibility will include: evaluation of the overall project concept at preliminary phase; verification of the adequacy of the design to achieve the project goals; evaluation of possible design alternatives; review of QA/QC by the design team; review of the project for constructability; and contractor review.

Recommendations made by the independent reviewer are made directly to the project manager, who is responsible for evaluating the recommendations and implementing changes, as required.

The reviewer’s comments will be documented and recorded along with the designer and project manager’s response to comments.

3. Review of Subconsultant Deliverables. This review is conducted by Cannon’s project manager because of their knowledge of the entire project’s scope and how each discipline relates to each other. This review is also conducted at various project phases, including the preliminary, 60%, and 100% and will be done prior to submitting the complete deliverable to the Client. This review includes: evaluation of the overall project concept at preliminary phase; verification of the adequacy of the design to achieve the project goals; evaluation of possible design alternatives; and review of the project for constructability. After receipt of review comments, the subconsultant incorporates the comments or provides justification for a different design direction. The subconsultant then provides revised plans to the project manager along with the original comments and proper responses that follows our QA/ QC plan format.

Overview QA/QC Program
49 District Resources
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34 CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South To achieve the objectives outlined in the Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South (No. 1031) and Stearns Tank South (No. 1) project, we anticipate that support from the District will be important at key stages of the design and coordination process. Cannon will take primary responsibility for the technical work and project management, but the following District services and staff participation will be essential to maintain momentum, facilitate decision-making, and align project goals with operational needs.

Anticipated District Resources
Access to Existing Records and Background Information
District staff support will be needed to provide as-built drawings for water, sewer, storm drain, and overflow drainage systems, per the assumptions stated in this proposal. This information will be used to support early design assumptions and reduce rework.

Coordination with District Operations and Maintenance Personnel Input from field staff will be important during pre-design and design phases to inform constructability, operational preferences, outage tolerances, and sequencing requirements. This will allow our team to develop practical and efficient design solutions.

Permitting and Agency Coordination
District representation may be needed to lead or support coordination with regulatory agencies such as the State Division of Drinking Water, and planning/environmental staff. Cannon’s role will focus on technical design deliverables, while the District will lead CEQA documentation, grant application, and tracking.

Participation in Review and Decision-Making Milestones
We request designated District staff to attend design milestone review meetings (30%, 60%, 90%, and final design) and provide timely feedback and direction on seismic retrofits, alternatives, layout options, and project phasing strategies.

Stakeholder Communication and Community Outreach Support Cannon can assist in preparing community outreach content; however, distribution, direct resident communication, and management of public feedback will remain with District staff.

Construction Interface Planning (as applicable)
This proposal excludes construction phase support services. If authorized under a future amendment, we anticipate District involvement in pre-bid meetings, contractor coordination, and periodic site visits to support construction interface needs.

Cannon is committed to minimizing the workload on District staff by taking the lead on technical and administrative design tasks. Responsibilities such as CEQA permitting, control system programming, SCADA communication design, and construction-phase support are excluded from this scope but can be added if needed through a future amendment.

We will maintain open communication throughout the project to coordinate District support in a timely and efficient manner.
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35 CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South Geotechnical Subconsultant
Earth Systems is a professional consulting firm with services that encompass geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, environmental assessment, materials testing and special inspection.

Their staff consists of approximately 130 registered geotechnical engineers, professional civil engineers, certified engineering geologists, soil technicians, special inspectors, and laboratory technicians, augmented by drilling, drafting, and support personnel.

With over half a century of experience in geotechnical engineering, geology, and materials testing/special inspection in the local area, Earth Systems can bring expertise and value to the Design of Stow Tank No. 1 Replacement project.

Earth Systems, Inc. was founded as a California corporation in 1969. Office locations in California include Ventura, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Pasadena, Palmdale, Bermuda Dunes, Salinas, Hollister, and Fremont.

Meng Wei Lu, PE, GE Geotechnical Engineer
Professional Registration
• Registered Civil Engineer,
California No. 89106
• Registered Geotechnical
Engineer, California No. 3249
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing
Technician, Grade 1
• Certified Nuclear Gauge
Operator
Education
• Master of Science, Civil
Engineering, Geotechnical
Concentration, University of
California, Los Angeles
• Bachelor of Science, Civil
Engineering, National Chiao
Tung University, Taiwan
Meng Wei Lu is a project engineer responsible for project management and technical oversight of design phase geotechnical investigations, as well as supervision of materials testing and special inspection during construction. He has worked extensively on projects requiring deep excavation, earth retention, mitigation of seismic-induced settlement, soil stabilization, deep foundations, and underpinning.

In keeping with Earth Systems’ philosophy of hands-on experience, Mr. Lu has spent considerable time in the field, performing functions such as drill logging, CPT supervision, soil sampling, grading observation and testing, concrete batch plant inspection, and asphalt batch plant inspection and is therefore familiar with all aspects of the site development process.

Select Project Experience Summary
Mr. Wei Lu has provided geotechnical services on the following projects:
• Rancho Monte Alegre Water Tank and Pump, Carpinteria, California • Friedrich Road Replacement Water Tank, Nyeland Acres, Oxnard, California • Maricopa Highway Water Tank, Ojai, California
• City of Ventura Hillside Tanks Consult, Multiple Locations, Ventura, California • Farmers Irrigation Company Water Tank, Santa Paula, California • Meiners Oaks Water District, Water Tower Project, Meiners Oaks, California • Carpinteria Advanced Purification, Carpinteria, California • Central Coast Water Authority Pump Station, Santa Ynez, California • Camrosa Water District Pump Station No. 2, Ventura County, California • California American Water Generators Project, Thousand Oaks, California • Port Hueneme Cross Base Water Pipeline, Port Hueneme, California • Harbor Boulevard Force Main Extension, Ventura, California • Pierpont Stormwater Lift Stations, Ventura, California • Dover and Weymouth Stormwater Lift Station Replacements, Ventura, California Anticipated time dedicated
to project: 25%
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CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South Surveying Subconsultant
Benner and Carpenter, Inc., a Delane Engineering Company (Benner and Carpenter), is a leading survey and mapping firm providing services for over 50 years. Benner and Carpenter has provided surveying services in cities throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara, and North Los Angeles counties, for both public and private clients.

The firm has worked for various public agencies including the Cities of Simi Valley, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Ventura, Oxnard, Westlake, Calabasas, Malibu, Fillmore, and Goleta. Currently, the firm has annual contracts for surveying services with the City of Thousand Oaks, City of Ventura, City of Ojai, County of Ventura, and Camrosa Water District. The firm has also provided services to Ojai Valley Sanitary District, Ventura River County Water District, Caltrans and the United States Government.

Larry J. Frager, PE, PLS Survey Manager
Professional Registration
• Registered Civil Engineer,
California No. 44725
• Professional Land Surveyor,
California No. 7998
Education
• Bachelor of Science,
Civil Engineering, South
Dakota School of Mines &
Technology
• Various coursework
in drainage law, water
management & AutoCad
Mr. Frager currently serves as Survey Manager in the Santa Paula office of Benner and Carpente. Mr. Frager is responsible for project management of both civil engineering and land surveying projects. He also supervises and schedules the work for both the field staff and technical office staff. Mr. Frager is both a licensed civil engineer and land surveyor in the State of California with 36 years of experience, the last 31 years at Benner and Carpenter, Inc.

Select Project Experience Summary
Mr. Frager has provided survey services on the following projects:
• City of Simi Valley, On-Call Survey and Mapping, Simi Valley, California • 2361 Alamo Street, Topographic Survey, Simi Valley, California • 3802 Avenida Simi, Topographic Survey, Simi Valley, California • Guardian Building, 4100 Guardian Street, Aerial Survey and ALTA, Simi Valley, California
• 4180 Guardian Street, Prepare Parcel Map TP-S-694, Simi Valley, California • 555 Easy Street, Topographic Survey, Simi Valley, California • 904 Quimisa Drive, Aerial and ALTA Surveys, Simi Valley, California • Box Canyon Pump Station System, Topographic Survey, Simi Valley, California • Berylwood Elementary School, Construction Staking, Simi Valley, California • Churchill Project, 1453 Heywood Street, Parcel 2, 70 PM 67, Lot Line Adjustment, Simi Valley, California
• City of Simi Valley Flag Property Line and Easement Lines, 3451 and 3467 Mason Court, Simi Valley, California
• City of Simi Valley FY2023-2024 Major Streets, Monument Preservation, Simi Valley, California
• CMWD CCSB Strengthening for Metrolink Score Improvements, No. 614, Topographic Survey, Simi Valley, California
• Garden Grove Elementary School Paving, 2250 Tracy Avenue, Construction Staking, Simi Valley, California
Anticipated time dedicated
to project: 25%
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CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South Lead Testing Subconsultant
McKenna Environmental, Inc. (MEI) is a full-service environmental consulting firm, specializing in asbestos, lead and mold testing for the industrial, institutional, commercial and residential markets. Servicing Central and Southern California for over 25 years, the MEI team of fully certified and experienced consultants provide hazardous materials investigations, project design, abatement oversight and final clearance testing in an expert, timely and cost-effective manner.

Rick McKenna Lead Testing Services
Education
• Bachelor of Science, Business
Administration, Indiana
University
Certifications
• California DOSH Certified
Asbestos Consultant #92-
0683
• National Institute for
Occupational Safety and
Health, 582-Certified Analyst
• California DPH Certified Lead
Inspector/Assessor LRC- 4971
• California DPH Certified Lead
Project Monitor LRC- 4970
• 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER
Training
Mr. McKenna is responsible for project management, compliance services and management consulting to building owners and other clients regarding asbestos, lead, and industrial hygiene. Mr. McKenna has acquired over 36 years of experience in the environmental consulting field. His responsibilities have included: branch management; operations management; multiple client project administration; expert testimony; asbestos and lead contamination assessments; asbestos and lead abatement project design; and asbestos and lead awareness training. His field experience includes conducting numerous facility and site assessments for asbestos and lead. Additionally, he has been responsible for the coordination and execution of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, indoor air quality and soil sampling. Mr. McKenna has also developed detailed specifications for lead and asbestos abatement, phasing of abatement activities, preparing cost estimates and performing risk assessments.

Southern California Edison Lead Testing, Various Facilities: Responsible for on- site monitoring and project management for various asbestos and lead abatement projects throughout SCE facilities. Responsibilities include project management, asbestos and lead bulk sampling, asbestos and lead abatement specification development, contractor oversight, air monitoring, final clearance inspection and air sampling and air sample analysis.

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California: Responsible for on-site monitoring and project management for various asbestos and lead abatement projects throughout campus. Responsibilities included asbestos and lead bulk sampling, asbestos and lead abatement specification development, contractor oversight, air monitoring, final clearance inspection, and air sampling and analysis.

San Bernardino International Airport, Norton Air Force Base: Performed a comprehensive asbestos, lead, mercury and PCB survey, prepared final report, assisted in the development of the asbestos, lead, mercury and PCB abatement specifications and was the Abatement Manager responsible for on-site monitoring for the demolition of over 150 buildings located at the closed Norton Air Force Base.

Environmental hazards to be abated include asbestos and lead, mercury and PCBs.

Anticipated time dedicated
to project: 25%
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CannonSeismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of Madera Tank South and Stearns Tank South Diving Subconsultant
CSI Services is a California corporation formed in 2004 that specializes in underwater protective coatings and linings, and in-process inspections, with specific expertise in storage tanks. Their divers employ digital audio/video recording systems to document every square foot of your tank’s coatings without having it drained or taken out of service.

Based on industry standards and CSI’s years of experience, diving technicians follow specific processes and methods in determining the condition of your coating and structure, such as those established by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). CSI’s inspection findings result in a thorough report that includes recommendations for repair and improvements, designed to minimize your costs, reduce or eliminate the downtime of your reservoir, and ensure the maximum life of your water tank.

Patrick Sweeney, PCS Coating Inspections Specialist
Education
• Bachelor of Science,
California State University at
Los Angeles
Certifications
• SSPC – Certified Protective
Coatings Specialist #887-792-
1267
• NACE International –
Certified Coatings Inspector
Level III Certificate #4324
• Instructor for NACE
International Coating
Inspector Program
• SSPC – Certified Protective
Coating Inspector (PCI) Level
III #21886
• SSPC – Certified Master
Coating Inspector (MCI)
#MCI0031
• SSPC – Certified Concrete
Coating Inspector (CCI) Level
III #94681
• Instructor for SSPC’s PCI
Program
• Instructor for SSPC’s C-1
Mr. Sweeney has worked for over 30 years as a third-party coating professional supporting the quality of coating projects in the water, wastewater, transportation, petrochemical, and most other industries. He has successfully completed over 2500 storage tank projects. He routinely manages projects and completes maintenance and corrosion surveys and develops specifications on fuel and water storage tanks.

He also has extensive experience on similar project such as bridges, dams, penstocks, pipelines, treatment plants, amusement parks, and other types of projects.

City of Simi Valley 25 Water Storage Tank Projects, California: Mr. Sweeney served as an on-going project manager/inspector during the evaluation of 25 water storage tanks. This included evaluations (wet and dry), specifications, and inspection services as part of a Master Tank Maintenance Plan.

Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency 160 Water Storage Tank Projects, California:

Mr. Sweeney served as an on-going project manager/inspector during the new construction and maintenance work on over 160 water storage tank projects. These assignments evaluations (wet and dry), specifications, and inspection services as part of a Master Tank Maintenance Plan.

Eastern Municipal Water District, California: Mr. Sweeney served as Project Manager and/or Inspector during the lining/painting of over 75 different water storage tanks and various wastewater facilities. Scopes included surveys and specification development.

City of Long Beach Water Department, California: Mr. Sweeney served as Project Manager and/or Inspector during the evaluation on 32 water storage tank projects.

These scope included the evaluation (wet and dry) and development of a Master Tank Maintenance Plan
County of Ventura, California:: Mr. Sweeney served as Project Manager and/or Inspector during the new construction and maintenance work on over 60 water storage tank projects. These assignments evaluations (wet and dry), specifications, and inspection services as part of a Master Tank Maintenance Plan.

Anticipated time dedicated
to project: 25%
54 Statement of Qualifications and References
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16 STATEMENT OF PROPOSER’S QUALIFICATIONS AND REFERENCES

The Proposer is required to state the Proposer's financial ability and a general description of similar work performed.

Number of years engaged in providing the work included within the scope of the specifications under the present business name: .

List and describe fully a minimum of five projects performed by your firm within the last three years, which demonstrate your ability to complete the work included within the scope of the specifications and where the Proposer has performed work in providing professional services to design the rehabilitation of water tanks , particularly in Ventura County’s jurisdiction with government agencies similar to the City/District. Attach additional pages if required. The City/District reserves the right to contact each of the references listed for additional information regarding your firm's qualifications.

Reference No. 1

Customer Name:

Contact Individual: Phone No.

Address:

Contract Amount: Year:

Description of work done:

Reference No. 2

Customer Name:

Contact Individual: Phone No.

Address:

Contract Amount: Year:

Description of work done:

Reference No. 3

Customer Name:

Contact Individual: Phone No.

Address:

Contract Amount: Year:

Description of work done:

14 years as Cannon Corporation (49 years as CSD Engineering) Las Virgenes Municipal Water District
Cannon provided design services on five water tanks. We completed the design bidding plan packages for the repair, blasting, and recoating of 0.63 MG Jed Smith Tank 1, 2 MG McCoy Tank, and the 8 MG Calabasas Tank. We also designed improvements to the 2.3 MG Saddle Peak and 3 MG Cordillera tanks, facilities, and appurtenances. 4232 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA 91302
$134K
John Soderberg, PE 818.251.2141
Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD)
City of Morro Bay
Cannon provided design and construction services for three water tanks, including rehabilitation of a 15 MG welded Cannon provided engineering design, construction management, and inspection services for four steel tanks, steel reservoir, 1 MG Toro Tank 1, and 2 MG Toro Tank 2. Services included diver inspection, structural and coating ranging from 1.5 MG to 0.15 MG, in the Blanca and Upper Kings Zones. We inspected and confirmed repairs and repairs, cathodic system replacement, and recoating of tank. prepared plans, specifications, cost estimates, and bidding documents for the tank rehabilitation. 31315 Chaney Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
1976 E. Charter Way, Stockton, CA 95205
$170K
$512K
2022
2023
Richard Mori, PE (formerly with IRWD)
Eric Riddiough, PE Former City Engineer
951.674.3146
805.772.6261
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17 STATEMENT OF PROPOSER’S QUALIFICATIONS AND REFERENCES (continued)

Reference No. 4

Customer Name:

Contact Individual: Phone No.

Address:

Contract Amount: Year:

Description of work done:

Reference No. 5

Customer Name:

Contact Individual: Phone No.

Address:

Contract Amount: Year:

Description of work done:

Morongo Band of Mission Indians
Design, engineering, and construction management services for a new 1 MG welded steel reservoir including inlet/outlet piping, SCADA integration, and EPA/AWWA-compliant design. 12700 Pumarra Road, Banning, CA 92220
$726K 2024
John Covington 951.755.5270
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency
Design and construction documents for a new 2.08 MG tank, pump station, and disinfection facility.

Project included grading, drainage, and utility layout. 26521 Summit Circle, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
369K 2021
Orlando Moreno 661.714.5942
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Conflict of Interest
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Cannon has reviewed the scope of work for the Madera Tank South (No. 1031) and Stearns Tank South (No. 1) project and confirms that we do not anticipate any conflicts of interest arising from our current or past work with other clients. 57 42
CannonProfessional Services for the Design of Stow Tank No. 1 Replacement Conflict of Interest
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Appendix
Other Forms
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18 LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS AND OFF-JOB FABRICATORS

Contractor's Name _________________________________________________________

Listing must comply with the provisions of Public Contract Code § 4104.

Name of
Subcontractor
or Off-Job Fabricator
PWC
Number
CSLB
Number
Address Items of Work

If more space is needed, attach additional sheets.

Public Contract Code § 4104 provides that bidders must list:
(a)(1) The name, the location of the place of business, and the California contractor license number of each subcontractor who will perform work or labor or render service to the prime contractor in or about the construction of the work or improvement, or a subcontractor licensed by the State of California who, under subcontract to the prime contractor, specially fabricates and installs a portion of the work or improvement according to detailed drawings contained in the plans and specifications, in an amount in excess of one -half of 1 percent of the prime contractor's total bid or, in the case of bids or offers for the construction of streets or highways, including bridges, in excess of one-half of 1 percent of the prime contractor's total bid or ten thousand dollars ($10,000), whichever is greater.

Per Public Contract Code §4104, Contractor’s bidding on public projects are required to list above California contractor license numbers and DIR registration numbers for all subcontractor’s performing work in excess of one-half of one-percent of the contract’s value.

Cannon Corporation
Earth Systems
CSI Services, Inc. (Certerra)
Benner and Carpenter,
Inc., a Delane Engineering
Company
McKenna Environmental,
Inc.

McKenna Environmental,
Inc. AIH Laboratory
Geotechnical Services
Diving Services
Land Surveying Services
Environmental Testing and
Consulting Services
Laboratory Analysis
5917 Olivas Park Drive,
Suite F
Ventura, CA 93003
P .O. Box 801357
Santa Clarita, CA 91380
506 E. Main Street,
Santa Paula, CA 93060
3353 Ramsey Road
Cambria, CA 93428
2556 W. Woodland
Drive, Anaheim, CA
92801
775664
959577
Professional Land
Surveyor, CA
#7998
CA CAC# 92-0683
CA DPH Lead IA#
4971
CA DPH Lead PM#
4970
NVLAP LAB CODE:
50079-0
1000003643
1000010187
1000001843
N/A
N/A
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31 EXHIBIT C – INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

To be awarded this contract, t he successful bidder must procure and maintain the following types of insurance with coverage limits complying, at a minimum, with the limits set forth below:

Type of Insurance Limits

Commercial general liability: $2,000,000
Professional liability $1,000,000
Business automobile liability $1,000,000
Workers compensation Statutory requirement.
• Employer’s Liability $1,000,000

Commercial general liability insurance must meet or exceed the requirements of the most recent ISO- CGL Form Number. The amount of insurance set forth above must be a combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage for the policy coverage. Liability policies must be endorsed to name the City/District, its officials, and employees as “additional insureds” under said insurance coverage and to state that such insurance will be deemed “primary” such that any other insurance that may be carried by the City/District will be excess thereto. Such insurance must be on an “occurrence,” not a “claims made,” basis and will not be cancelable or subject to reduction except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City/District.

Professional liability coverage must be on an “occurrence basis” if such coverage is available, or on a “claims made” basis if not available. When coverage is provided on a “claims made basis,” the Consultant must continue to maintain the insurance in effect for a period of three (3) years after this Agreement expires or is terminated (“extended insurance”). Such extended insurance must have the same coverage and limits as the policy that was in effect during the term of this Agreement, and cover the Consultant for all claims made by the City/District arising out of any errors or omissions of the Consultant, or its officers, employees or agents during the time this Agreement was in effect.

Automobile coverage must be written on ISO Business Auto Coverage Form CA 00 01 06 92, including symbol 1 (Any Auto).

The Consultant must furnish to the City/District duly authenticated Certificates of Insurance evidencing maintenance of the insurance required under this Agreement, endorsements as required herein, and such other evidence of insurance or copies of policies as may be reasonably required by the City/District from time to time. Insurance must be placed with admitted insurers with a current A.M. Best Company Rating equivalent to at least a Rating of “A:VII.” Certificate(s) must reflect that the insurer will pro vide thirty (30) day notice of any cancellation of coverage. The Consultant will require its insurer to modify such certificates to delete any exculpatory wording stating that failure of the insurer to mail written notice of cancellation imposes no obligat ion, and to delete the word “endeavor” with regard to any notice provisions.

By signing this form, the bidder certifies that it has read, understands, and will comply with these insurance requirements if it is selected as the City’s/District’s consultant. Failure to provide this form may render the bidder’s proposal “nonresponsive.”

_________________ ____________________________
Date Proposer

June 12, 2025
Larry Kraemer, PE
Director, Water Resources
Cannon Corporation
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Director, Water Resources
61 Reliable Reliable
Responsive Responsive
SolutionsSolutions
CannonCannon
11900 West Olympic Blvd, Suite 530
Los Angeles, CA 90064
310.664.1166
62 City of Simi Valley
Agreement No. 3250140
Cannon Corporation

WATER2509.CON.MG RFP No. PW 25-04

EXHIBIT “B”

SCHEDULE OF FEES
63 Cannon Corporation
11900 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 530
Los Angeles, CA 90064

ESTIMATED FEE

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

SEISMIC RETROFIT AND REHABILITATION OF MADERA TANK AND STEARN TANK VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 8
Subconsultant Subconsultant Subconsultant Subconsultant Project Topographic
Geotechnical
Investigation
Lead Paint
Testing
Dive Tank
Support Direct Expenses
Survey Lump Sum Lump Sum Lump Sum Lump Sum
Phase Task Hrs Cost Hrs Cost Hrs Cost Hrs Cost Hrs Cost Hrs Cost Hrs Cost Hrs Cost Hrs Cost Cost Cost Cost Cost Cost Hrs Cost 1 1 8 $2,040 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 1 $130 $20 9 $2,190
1 2 24 $6,120 $0 $0 $0 12 $3,000 $0 $0 $0 9 $1,170 45 $10,290 1 3 4 $1,020 $0 $0 $0 20 $5,000 20 $3,700 4 $1,040 $0 4 $520 $3,850 52 $15,130 1 4 1 $255 $0 1 $221 4 $680 2 $500 2 $370 2 $520 2 $520 1 $130 $3,795 15 $6,991 1 5 1 $255 $0 1 $221 2 $340 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $25,476 4 $26,292 1 6 1 $255 $0 1 $221 2 $340 $0 $0 $0 $0 1 $130 $34,980 5 $35,926 1 7 4 $1,020 $0 4 $884 4 $680 4 $1,000 32 $5,920 $0 $0 4 $520 52 $10,024 1 8 2 $510 1 $289 12 $2,652 32 $5,440 6 $1,500 32 $5,920 $0 $0 8 $1,040 93 $17,351 1 9 2 $510 1 $289 16 $3,536 8 $1,360 2 $500 6 $1,110 8 $2,080 2 $520 4 $520 49 $10,425 1 10 4 $1,020 $0 $0 $0 $0 4 $740 4 $1,040 2 $520 1 $130 15 $3,450 1 11 4 $1,020 $0 8 $1,768 18 $3,060 4 $1,000 8 $1,480 2 $520 2 $520 1 $130 47 $9,498 55 $14,025 2 $578 43 $9,503 70 $11,900 50 $12,500 104 $19,240 20 $5,200 8 $2,080 34 $4,420 $25,476 $34,980 $3,795 $3,850 $20 386 $147,567 2 12
2 9.1 Prepare 60% Civil Plans 8 $2,040 2 $578 32 $7,072 80 $13,600 $0 $0 $0 $0 8 $1,040 $400 130 $24,730 2 9.2 Prepare 60% Structural Plans 4 $1,020 1 $289 2 $442 2 $340 32 $8,000 100 $18,500 $0 $0 16 $2,080 $400 157 $31,071 2 9.3 Prepare 60% Electrical Plan 2 $510 1 $289 2 $442 2 $340 $0 $0 40 $10,400 $0 6 $780 53 $12,761 2 9.4 Prepare 60% Controls System Plan 2 $510 1 $289 2 $442 2 $340 $0 $0 $0 32 $8,320 6 $780 45 $10,681 2 13 2 $510 0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 1 $130 3 $640
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2 11.1 Prepare 90% Civil Plans 2 $510 2 $578 18 $3,978 48 $8,160 $0 $0 $0 $0 6 $780 $400 76 $14,406 2 11.2 Prepare 90% Structural Plans 1 $255 1 $289 1 $221 2 $340 24 $6,000 80 $14,800 $0 $0 10 $1,300 $400 119 $23,605 2 11.3 Prepare 90% Electrical Plan 1 $255 1 $289 1 $221 2 $340 $0 $0 32 $8,320 $0 2 $260 39 $9,685 2 11.4 Prepare 90% Controls System Plan 1 $255 1 $289 1 $221 2 $340 $0 $0 $0 8 $2,080 3 $390 16 $3,575 2 13 2 $510 0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 1 $130 3 $640
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2 13.1 Prepare 100% Civil Plans 2 $510 2 $578 12 $2,652 32 $5,440 $0 $0 $0 $0 4 $520 $300 52 $10,000 2 13.2 Prepare 100% Structural Plans 2 $510 1 $289 1 $221 $0 12 $3,000 40 $7,400 $0 $0 6 $780 $300 62 $12,500 2 13.3 Prepare 100% Electrical Plan 1 $255 1 $289 1 $221 $0 $0 $0 8 $2,080 $0 1 $130 12 $2,975 2 15.4 Prepare 100% Controls System Plan 1 $255 1 $289 1 $221 $0 $0 $0 $0 4 $1,040 1 $130 8 $1,935 2 13 2 $510 0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 1 $130 3 $640
2 14 20 $5,100 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 2 $260 22 $5,360
53 $13,515 15 $4,335 74 $16,354 172 $29,240 68 $17,000 220 $40,700 80 $20,800 44 $11,440 74 $9,620 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,200 800 $165,204 3 15
3 1 Attend Pre-Bid Meeting 4 $1,020 1 $289 $0 $0 $0 4 $740 $0 $0 $0 9 $2,049 3 2 Respond to RFIs $0 1 $289 10 $2,210 $0 2 $500 8 $1,480 $0 $0 6 $780 27 $5,259 3 3 Prepare Addenda 4 $1,020 1 $289 $0 $0 1 $250 4 $740 $0 $0 6 $780 16 $3,079 8 $2,040 3 $867 10 $2,210 0 $0 3 $750 16 $2,960 0 $0 0 $0 12 $1,560 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 52 $10,387 4 16 4 $1,020 1 $289 4 $884 16 $2,720 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 25 $4,913 4 $1,020 1 $289 4 $884 16 $2,720 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 25 $4,913 120 $30,600 21 $6,069 131 $28,951 258 $43,860 121 $30,250 340 $62,900 100 $26,000 52 $13,520 120 $15,600 $25,476 $34,980 $3,795 $3,850 $2,220 1263 $328,071 Direct Expenses
Client shall pay ENGINEER's expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement as follows:
a) incidental and out-of-pocket expenses including but not limited to:
costs for postage, shipping, overnight courier, reproduction services, plotting, photocopies, computer expenses, parking fees and tolls b) travel expenses
Building Permit Support
Total
PHASE 3 - BIDDING SUPPORT SERVICES
PHASE 4 - BUILDING PERMIT SUPPORT
Prepare 100% Plans, Specifications and Cost Estimate
60% Design Review Meeting
100% Design Review Meeting
$260
90% Design Review Meeting
Site Condition Assessment
Structural Evaluation
Preliminary Plan Meeting
Prepare 60% Plan
Administrative Total
Prepare 90% Plan
Project Engineer
Control Systems
Civil Project Electrical
$170
Structural
$185
Engineer
Structural
Principal Engineer
$250$221
Senior Civil Civil Senior
Designer
Grand Total
EngineerPrincipal Engineer
$255
Description
PHASE1 - PRELIMINARY DESIGN
$130$289
AssistantEngineer
Project Management and Final Close Out
Quality Control
PHASE 2 - DESIGN AND PREPARE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Prepare Preliminary Plan (30% Submittal)
Kick off Meeting and Progress Meetings
Project Management
$260
Engineeer
Bidding Assistance
Total
Cannon Subconsultants
Research, Data Collection, Review, and Investigate Ex. Tanks Total
Total
Topographic Survey
Geotechnical Investigation
Prepare Preliminary Design Report
Grant Support
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