As-Needed Professional Engineering Services
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Classification Hourly Rate ($/hour)
Principal Engineer
Senior Engineer
Traffic Engineer
Structural Engineer
Design Engineer
Associate Engineer
Assistant Engineer
Public Works Inspector
Management Analyst
Administrative Assistant
Engineering Technician
Permit Technician
Planner
Project Manager
Labor Compliance Officer/Analyst
Grant Writer
Plans Examiner / Checker (Land Development)
Draftman
Licensed Land Surveyor
Survey Crew
GIS Analyst
Landscape Architect
Construction Inspector
Construction Manager
Environmental Analyst
*Note: The City of South Gate does not pay for mileage. 1) The term of the Consultant contract will be for three (3) years, with the option of renewal for two (2) additional years subject to City Council approval, beginning on effective date of the agreement.
The agreement may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties subject to the approval of the City Council.
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8650 CALIFORNIA AVENUE • SOUTH GATE, CA 90280
• TEL: (323) 357-9657 FAX: (323) 563-9572
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
ENGINEERING DIVISION
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CITY OF
SOUTH GATE
Proposal – As-Needed Professional
Engineering Services
MAIN PROPOSAL CONTACT:
Elizabeth Alsky
Account Manager
949.731.4000
[email protected]
April 8, 2024
www.interwestgrp.com
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Secured Grant Funding
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Statement of Understanding . . . . . . 89
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4 Corporate Headquarters
444 North Cleveland Avenue
Loveland, CO 80537
866.977.4111
[email protected]
Managing offiCe
1 Jenner, Suite 160
Irvine, CA 92618
714.899.9039
April 8, 2024
Luis Osuna, Deputy City Engineer
Public Works Department
Engineering Division
City of South Gate
8650 California Avenue
South Gate, CA 90280-3075
RE: As-Needed Professional Engineering Services
To the Evaluation Committee:
Interwest Consulting Group (Interwest) and the City of South Gate (City) have enjoyed a cohesive and constructive working relationship through the multiple contracts we have collaborated on over the last several years. We value our relationship with the City and continue to strive to provide services that will best serve the City, its visitors, and the community at large. We are pleased to present our Statement of Qualifications for the City for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services RFQ.
With over 400 employees, Interwest is large enough to serve your engineering needs yet small enough to be responsive and tailor our services to the needs of the City. Interwest currently serves over 330 California public cities, counties, and state agencies, including Santa Clarita, South Pasadena, El Monte, Irwindale, Covina, San Dimas, Claremont, and Pico Rivera to name a few. We build relationships with our clients that extend far beyond the provision of day-to-day services. Our team has the proven ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with client staff to work towards common goals. In addition, Interwest has experience with design-build, CM-at-Risk, design-bid-build, and other capital project delivery methods. We will coordinate with the City to ensure deadlines and expectations are clearly defined and stringently met. lnterwest’s management philosophy is to retain senior-level employees who have years of experience in their chosen fields. Our goal is to provide experts in the industry who can perform services in a seamless manner by customizing our services to correspond with our clients’ expectations and needs. We strive to work collaboratively with the Department of Public Works and other City personnel, applicants, and designers to resolve issues as efficiently as possible to expedite processes with our focus being the successful delivery of services.
Bill Evans, Interwest’s Public Works Group Leader, will oversee this contract in the role of Professional- in-Charge. Steve Kooyman, PE, will serve as your Project Manager in conjunction with our designated Team Leads for each category to manage the day-to-day operations for this contract. Elizabeth Alsky will act as the Account Manager for the City. Elizabeth will be responsible for ensuring increasing levels of client satisfaction throughout the life of the contract by performing periodic Client Health Checks, a service uniquely provided by Interwest.
Our staff will ensure conformance with federal, state and City statutes, regulations, ordinances, guidelines, applicable standards, specifications, plans, laws, and accepted standard construction practices. Our staff is well-versed in Caltrans LAPM procedures.
As President of Interwest Consulting Group, I am authorized to sign any agreements that may result from this proposal and will provide contract support to the proposed Interwest team. Should any questions arise, please contact me at 619.372.9962 or via email at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Paul Meschino
President, Interwest Consulting Group
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services Executive Summary
Interwest has proudly and successfully serving the
City of South Gate providing the services needed
outlined in the RFQ as well as other building
department services since 2017.
Interwest partners with communities to provide
a high level of service for homeowners, building
owners, contractors, and local, state and federal
government agencies. We serve only public
agency clients, typically in staff augmentation
and program management roles. We believe our
exclusive commitment to public agency clients is
important since it allows us to avoid any real or
perceived issues regarding conflicts of interest.
We work to exceed goals and standards of service
through:
• Our expert knowledge of the building services
and construction industries;
• Our helpful and professional approach;
• Our commitment to timely service, and
communication; and
• Our focus on code education.
The seamless integration of municipal service
professionals in support of public agencies has
been our purpose since Interwest Consulting
Group formed in 2002. Interwest was founded
by individuals with a passion for serving
municipalities. We currently employ more than
300 employees spanning a multitude of disciplines
within public works, city engineering, traffic
engineering, and building safety departments
throughout California.
In 2019 we became part of the SAFEbuilt family
now offering a broader range of resources to our
California clients. Interwest serves as managing
partner of these three firms. Interwest currently
staffs more than 400 employees throughout
California.
We serve 400+ public agencies by providing
• Municipal Engineering,
• Building Safety,
• Traffic Engineering,
• Transportation Planning,
• Information Technology,
• Geographic Information Systems,
• Right Of Way,
• Project Management,
• Planning Services, and more.
We thoroughly understand the challenges and
requirements of municipal governments since
many of our staff have held senior and executive
management positions with numerous California
cities. Our staff includes former Public Works
Directors, City Engineers, Capital Projects
Managers, Traffic Engineers, and Chief Building
Officials.
This background and experience is important
because serving as a local agency representative
requires a high level of sensitivity towards
community and special interest group issues.
Accordingly, our professional staff truly
understands and values the importance of
maintaining a focus on representing the interests
of our public agency clients in a manner which
reflects positively on the cities, counties, and
districts we serve.
Interwest’s Core Values
Our core values embody our approach to our
working relationships, as well as our philosophy
in providing services. Our team stands apart
from others by remaining dedicated to a client-
centered method based on our core values -
Service, Integrity, Improvement, Teamwork,
and Respect.
It is our goal to help support the foundation
for how to best achieve our client’s goals and
priorities. We become a seamless extension
of your team, utilizing our mission, vision and
core values to guide our efforts throughout the
process. Together we can meet your objectives
to invigorate your culture through scalable,
sustainable and affordable business practices.
Keys to Interwest’s Success
• Providing all services in a coordinated, cost-
effective & transparent manner
• Providing our clients with experienced and
well-qualified individuals to meet and exceed
goals set for any assigned project(s)
• Providing a high level of customer service for
internal and external customers
• Taking a partnering versus regulatory approach
• Balancing the need to ensure conformance to
standards and regulations with the need for
predictability, uniformity, and efficiency
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services Relying on our deep experience with current
practices and regulations, we are dedicated to
reaching successful outcomes for our public
agency clients. Our professional staff truly
understands and values the importance of
maintaining a focus on representing the interests
of our public agency clients in a manner which
reflects positively on the cities, counties, and
districts we serve. We have experience in
providing solutions or alternative approaches
to design whether regarding annexation, the
siting of new buildings, design of open space, or
parking facilities.
Advantages of Choosing
Interwest
Our solid reputation as an industry leader
demonstrates our knowledge, flexibility, and
cost efficiencies, giving us the reliability your
municipality needs in a team. Our people love
what they do and eagerly contribute solutions
and recommendations that are proven, time-
tested, and specific to your needs, providing the
following fundamental elements:
Focus on Service. Because we serve many
municipalities and agencies, we are constantly
improving and adapting to provide our clients with
superior services. Our varied experience with other
communities to help keep the services we provide
the most efficient possible while maintaining our
commitment to service excellence.
Tailored, Responsive Services. Our team is skilled
at assessing time commitments, developing an
accurate work plan, and applying dedicated,
professional personnel. We quickly fine-tune
staffing levels to match changes in activity –
always maintaining the highest level of customer
service. We hand-pick staff, uniquely qualified
and experienced, to deliver the exact services
requested. We create customized workflows to
provide our clients with services that ensure all
critical steps are followed through the permit
issuance process.
Effective Coordination with other Agencies
and Departments. Our people are trained in
promoting collaboration and cooperation with
other departments and agencies.
A Wealth of Code Knowledge and Building
Industry Experience. We maintain staff fully
licensed and certified at the highest level of
industry standards. To keep our personnel on the
industry’s cutting edge, many serve as popular
educational instructors and lecturers, as well
as sit on leading boards and committees for
organizations developing and implementing
important code regulations.
Leading-Edge Technology. SAFEbuilt’s software,
CommunityCore Solutions (www.CommunityCore.
com), delivers a suite of digital options for
jurisdictions: prompt digital plan reviews,
including electronic versions of plan comments,
and an easy-to-use online web application/portal
for submittal, tracking, and approval of digital
plans.
Meeting the Needs of the City of
South Gate
Interwest has studied the City’s RFQ and
fully understands the needs for a full range
of professional engineering services on an as
needed basis covering the following areas
including but not limited to: engineering and
architectural design, construction management,
inspection, geotechnical, project management,
staff augmentation, surveying, special funding
administration (intergovernmental agencies),
grant writing, plan review, right-of-way acquisition
(with legal descriptions and appraisals),
assessment district engineering, estimating,
arborist services, preparation of grant and federal
funding reimbursement requests, traffic and
transportation engineering.
Interwest and its trusted sub-consultant
partners have the knowledge, skills, abilities,
and experience needed to fully meet the City’s
immediate and future needs.
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services General Company Information
Interwest Consulting Group has extensive experience and a proven track record of successfully providing complete building department services to public agencies. We currently serve more than 330 public agencies, providing plan review, inspection services, and community development technician services.
Interwest was founded by individuals with a passion for serving municipalities. Our company of more than 400 employees
spans a multitude of disciplines, roles, and job placements to municipalities within building safety and public works departments throughout California.
Providing building department services is at the core of our business. We have highly qualified staff and extensive resources throughout the state. Interwest is comprised of licensed Civil and Structural Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Fire Protection Engineers, and Mechanical Engineers registered in the State of California, ICC Certified and highly qualified Plans Examiners and Inspectors, Certified Access Specialists (CASp), licensed Architects, and other professionals specializing in providing complete building safety services to local government agencies.
Our staff has held senior and executive management positions within numerous California cities and public agencies, including the titles of Building Official, City Engineer, Public Works Director, Construction Manager, City Planner, and other management personnel. This depth of experience brings a high level of knowledge and sensitivity towards community and special interest group issues. We value the importance of a focus that represents the interests of our public agency clients and reflects positively on the citizens they serve.
We furnish both technical excellence and a thorough understanding of the regulatory process to assist our clients through the sometimes-daunting complexities associated with the delivery of projects, implementation of important public programs, and adoption of significant public policy. In April of 2018, Interwest acquired Tri Lake Consultants, a municipal engineering firm, and in May of 2019 acquired CPSI Real Estate Services. In January of 2020 Interwest was acquired by SAFEbuilt LLC and in that transaction became the Managing Partner for EsGil, Kutzmann and Associates and BroadSpec, all of which are providers of Building Department Services.
INTERWEST PROFILE
YEAR FOUNDED &
BUSINESS STRUCTURE:
2002, Corporation
FIRM CAPACITY:
More than 400
Employees
(and 700+ Plan Reviews
completed weekly)
PROJECT OFFICE:
1 Jenner Suite 160
Irvine, CA 92618
SERVICES INTERWEST
PROVIDES:
Building Department Services
Municipal Engineering
City Planning
Construction Management
Traffic Engineering
Real Property Services
With a staff of more than
200 professionals in our
Building and Safety Division,
Interwest maintains the
largest building and safety
services staff in California .
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
1171 West Shaw Ave., Suite 102
Fresno, CA 93711
559.448.9839 Phone
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
1 Jenner, Suite 160
Irvine, CA 92618
949.299.5300 Phone
1500 S. Haven Ave., Suite 220
Ontario, CA 91761
909.295.3142 Phone
9320 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 208
San Diego, CA 92123
858.560.1468 Phone
166 E. Main Street, Suite 2
San Jacinto, CA 92583
951.654.3592 Phone
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
9300 W. Stockton Blvd., Suite 105
Elk Grove, CA 95758
916.683.3340 Phone
39355 California Street, Suite 200
Fresno, CA 94538
510.796.3003 Phone
1613 Santa Clara Drive, Suite 100
Roseville, CA 95661
916.781.6600 Phone
NEVADA
4815 W. Russell Road, Suite 11K
Las Vegas, NV 89118
702.476.2200 Phone
COLORADO
444 N. Cleveland Avenue
Loveland, CO 80537
866.977.4111 Phone
Office Locations
Organizational Structure
Interwest Consulting Group is a Colorado Corporation and is a wholly owned subsidiary of SAFEbuilt, Inc. Interwest is also a managing partner of the following subsidiary firms in California: EsGil Corporation, BroadSpec Company, and Kutzmann and Associates. Interwest combined with our California subsidiaries employs nearly 500 professional staff, supported by SAFEbuilt’s larger resources of about 1,400 national employees. Above is an organizational chart for the firm leadership of Interwest Consulting Group.
Interwest Consulting Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of SAFEbuilt, LLC.
Interwest is also a managing partner of the following subsidiary firms in California:
EsGil Corporation, BroadSpec Company, and Kutzmann and Associates. Interwest combined with our California subsidiaries employs more than 400 professional staff, supported by SAFEbuilt’s larger resources of about 1,700 national employees. 361
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services City of Cathedral City | On-Call Engineering Support Services | 2021 - Present Reference: Crystal Sandoval | Assistant Civil Engineer | 760.770.0349 | csandoval@ cathedralcity.gov The Interwest team provides the following services to the City:
• Complete engineering support.
• Plan reviews inclusive of grading, erosion control, street, storm drain, sanitary sewer, and water improvement plans.
• Assisting in the preparation of formal and informal requests for proposals for design and/or construction projects and RFP management.
• Monitoring and reporting on project status, budget vs. actual expenditures, and contract time vs. actual time.
• Providing design and construction for CIP Project administration, inclusive of project schedules and reports. Assisting with agency projects and other duties as assigned.
City of Antioch | On-Site Development and Traffic Engineering, Map Check, and Land Surveying | 2020 - Present
Reference: Scot Buenting, PE, Acting Director of Public Works/City Engineer | 925.779.6192 | [email protected]
Along with Development Engineering, Map Check and Land
Surveying, Interwest provides Traffic Engineering services.
The Scope of our traffic services for the City includes updating speed surveys, preparing transportation grant
applications, conducting traffic counts and speed studies, and assisting with Design and Construction Standards
related to traffic, as well as other policy procedure updates.
Interwest prepares and reviews various traffic related
studies and reports including traffic control plans, traffic safety studies,traffic signal plans, traffic calming plans, signing and striping plans, traffic impact studies, and traffic calming plans.
Civil Engineering Project Experience
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services City of El Monte | Traffic Engineering and Project Management Support | 2021 - Present
Reference: Lee Torres, City Engineer | 626.580.2058 | [email protected] Interwest provides Traffic Engineering and Surveying services for the City of El Monte, including preparation of engineering traffic studies, reviewing traffic control plans, providing neighborhood traffic plans for calming projects/requests, performing warrant studies for stop signs and traffic signals, making recommendations on grant applications and opportunities, and addressing school-related traffic concerns.
Traffic Engineering Project Examples
Speed Hump Program: Identified the City’s concerns regarding traffic calming needs. Once the City’s preferences were identified, then specific criteria were established to determine qualifying data and suitable locations. Comprehensive guidelines were developed to ensure the processing of requests is efficient and effective. Alternative traffic calming measures were developed in case criteria for speed humps is not met. To evaluate each speed hump requests, data collection and analysis are done, which includes speeds, traffic volumes, and pedestrian activity.
School Zone Inventory: Identified all schools and created a map indicating boundaries of each school with surrounding streets. A thorough field review was conducted to assess the existing signage, pavement markings and crosswalks within each school zone. The evaluation included checking if the signage complied with current CAMUTCD standards. Evaluated all existing crosswalks visibility and determined if additional crossings are necessary. In addition, all pavement markings conditions were evaluated.
Crosswalk Policy: Established guidelines and criteria for determining suitable locations for uncontrolled crossings. Developed a process which involves evaluating locations, prioritization, treatments, and supplemental features. Developed a priority worksheet to help in prioritizing locations and created a toolbox with a variety of options to help enhance uncontrolled crosswalks.
Resident Requests: Created work orders for resident requests such installing including tasks like installing red curbs, signing and striping, providing accessible parking, and implementing time-limited parking. Each request is evaluated per city policy and a recommendation is determined based on assessment. A response letter is drafted for each request, informing residents of City’s recommendation.
Citywide Engineering & Traffic Survey: Completed the City’s Engineering & Traffic Survey which updated speed limits for 51 roadway segments. The work included data collection, field reviews, analysis and report.
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services City of Wildomar
Reference: Gary Nordquist, City Manager | 951.677.7751 | [email protected] Prior to the City’s incorporation, Interwest worked on initiatives to gather essential information and data to serve as the basis for confirming service area responsibilities for the City of Wildomar. We prepared fiscally prudent and conservative operating budgets and identified cost effective and innovative processes for providing public works, planning, building and safety activities and services transitioned from the County of Riverside. Since incorporation of the City of Wildomar on July 1, 2008, Interwest has provided the following services:
• City Engineering
• Building Plan Review and Inspections
• Development Engineering and Entitlements
• Code Enforcement
• Transportation Planning
• Drainage Engineering
• Public Works Inspections
• Geographic Information Systems
• Traffic Engineering Services
• Information Technology
• Building Department Administration
• Real Estate Acquisition Services
• Building and Safety Code Compliance
• Grant Writing Services
Grand Avenue Bike Lanes, Phase I and II: Interwest prepared and secured competitive grant applications for the City of Wildomar for Phase I and II of their Grand Avenue Bike Path projects. These projects provided approximately five (5) miles of Class II and Class III bike lanes along a major corridor running the entire span of the City. Improvements allowed for connectivity and alternate modes of travel for residential communities, school children, commuters, and recreational activities that will also result in improved air quality and traffic congestion relief for the community. The project’s cost of $2,999,131 was funded by $500,000 in MSRC money, $1,360,400 in CMAQ funding, $567,800 of SB821 money, $30,000 in AB2766 funds, and $570,931 in Local Funds.
Clinton Keith/Hidden Springs Signal: On behalf of the City of Wildomar, Interwest pursued a safety grant for the improvements and was awarded 100% funding of $100K through the Caltrans Highway Safety Improvement Program grant. The project includes traffic signal modification comprised of a left- turn traffic signal phasing at the Clinton Keith/Hidden Springs Intersection. The project also includes LED signal heads, the relocation of illuminated street name signs, the installation of pedestrian push button signals, as well as an upgrade of the intersection corners (and curb ramps). To prepare for the project, our Interwest team performed the scoping of the project, traffic investigations, and grant preparation/ submission.
Malaga Park/Mission Trail: Interwest provided Construction Management services for the City of Wildomar’s newest City park. Malaga Park serves as a gateway to into the City when traveling from the City of Lake Elsinore. Park features include a perimeter walkway, shade structures, a decorative rock feature, a community/free library provided by the local Eagle Scouts, and a view of the Cleveland National Forest Mountains.
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services City of Perris | Enchanted Hills Park | 2019 - 2022
Reference: Sabrina Chavez, Director of Community Services | 951.943.6603 | [email protected] Formerly 22 acres of blighted property, Enchanted Hills Park is now a robust park space for the City of Perris. The design team added active park play elements such as multiple playground structures, splash play, a skate spot, zip lines, BMX track, and basketball courts. More relaxed park features include trails and walking paths, shaded seating, picnic and barbecue areas, and a large lawn area. Users can appreciate local culture by viewing ceramic art tiles drawn by local elementary school children or visiting the painted rock murals. The design also incorporates onsite stormwater features, native plant gardens, and low water use irrigation to bolster long-term sustainability. Interpretive signage throughout the park educates users on the importance of certain sustainable design elements throughout the site.
Enchanted Hills Park was selected as the 2022 California Park & Recreation Society (CPRS) Award of Excellence recipient in the Excellence in Design—Park Planning category. The CPRS awards program recognizes outstanding achievement in the areas of facility design, park planning, marketing and communication, and community improvement and programming. Enchanted Hills also won Midsize Park of the year through the American Public Works Association (APWA) and is the running for National Park of the Year through the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).
City of Palm Desert | North Palm Desert Community Park | 2022 - Present Reference: Shawn Muir, Community Services Manager | 760.776.6481 | [email protected] North Palm Desert Community Park is a unique community- owned park that encourages active engagement and
participation. To ensure the park meets the community’s needs, extensive public outreach efforts are underway that actively engage residents and city stakeholders to gather input and ensure the park reflects the desires and aspirations of those it serves.
A multi-generational playground caters to children, parents, and grandparents, creating an inclusive space for family-oriented activities. A large overflow retention basin area doubles as a versatile sports field is surrounded by topographical seating for spectators. An arts plaza provides a space for local artists to showcase their work, fostering creativity and cultural expression. A continuous jogging trail winds through the park, promoting fitness and providing a scenic route for runners and walkers. Dog parks provide designated areas for pet owners to socialize and exercise their furry friends.
The park further features sports courts for basketball, volleyball, and other recreational activities, catering to diverse interests. To enhance its identity, the park incorporates prominent architectural branding features, creating a visually striking environment.
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services Construction Management and Inspection Project Experience City of Brea | Project and Construction Management and Inspection Services | 2019 - Present
Reference: Michael Ho, Public Works Director | 714.990.7657 | [email protected] Interwest’s Steve Kooyman, PE, is the project manager in charge of project / construction management and inspection services for the City of Brea.
Country Hills Subdivision Pavement and Water Improvements: The Project is currently in construction, which includes replacement of existing water mains and appurtenances, ADA ramp R&R, extensive AC grinding/overlay, striping, traffic control, and erosion control work within the Country Hills Subdivision in the City. The construction is nearing completion of a 230 working day $5.3M contract. Interwest is providing construction management services for this Project under the on-call CM&I PSA with the City.
South Brea Water, Sewer, and Pavement Improvement Project: This Project is currently in construction which includes replacement of existing water mains and appurtenances, sewer mains, ADA ramp R&R, AC grinding/overlay, Type II slurry, traffic control, and erosion control measures within various streets in the South Brea subdivision area. The Project is in its 130 working day of a 200 working day $5.2 M contract. Interwest is currently performing all Construction Management and Inspection services under the on-call CM&I Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with the City.
Napoli Tract Pavement and Water Improvement: This Project was completed in 2021, which included replacement of existing water main, ADA R&R, and AC grind and overlay within the Napoli Tract Subdivision. This was a 90 working day $1.3M Contract. Interwest performed the Construction Management and Inspection services for this project under the on-call CM&I PSA with the City.
North Hills (East/West) Waterline and Pavement Rehabilitation Project: The Project was completed in 2021, which included replacement of existing water mains, ADA ramp R&R, AC grinding/overlay, and Type II Slurry within the North Hills East and West Tracts. Interwest provided project management oversight for the 220 working day $5.5M contract under the on-call CM&I PSA with the City.
Steele Drive and Pleasant Hill Tract Waterline and Pavement Rehabilitation Project: The Project entails the design and construction of waterline replacement and pavement rehabilitation within two main subdivisions within the City. Interwest staff served as the project manager for the City. Duties included project management, Design-RFP Oversight, reviewing PS&E documents, assisting with bid and award Phase, budget and schedule tracking, billing/invoicing.
Parking Structure Superblock Project: This project was part of the final development of Brea Downtown utilizing the remaining redevelopment funds as well as local funds to complete a $10M three-level parking structure. As the City Engineer, Steve Kooyman was able to manage the Design-Build Project from preliminary design, RFP , and into Construction, which was completed in 2018. 366
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services City of Fountain Valley | Project and Program Management / Construction Management and Inspection | 2022 - Present
Reference: Temo Galvez, Director of Public Works | 949.294.4508 | [email protected] Fountain Valley Fire Station 1: Interwest providing Project Management to write the RFP , evaluated the proposals, and oversee the design phase of Fire Station 1 in the City of Fountain Valley. The RFP is to design a 15,000 square foot fire station on a 2.8-acre lot with future expansion for a pump station and revenue generating projects.
Fountain Valley Police Department Remodel: Interwest performed the Project Management for the design of the remodel and is starting Construction Management and Inspection Services phase for the construction of the Fountain Valley Police Department Remodel, with an estimated construction budget of $3 million. The project requires the coordination and phasing of the renovation to minimize impacts to the normal operations of the station. The construction remodels the restrooms, locker rooms, CSI lab, and the workout room and provides temporary facilities to minimize impacts to their operations.
Universally Accessible Playground for Recreation Center & Sport Park Project: Interwest delivered Project Management, Construction Management, and Inspection Services for this project with an estimated design/construction budget of $1.5 million. The project is a hybrid design/build project with minor grading, hardscape, landscape, and playground/workout equipment.
City Hall Finance Office Remodel: Interwest provided Project Management, Construction Manager, and inspection for the office remodel project.
City Hall Entry Security: Interwest provided Project Management, Construction Manager, and inspection for the entry security project.
IT UPS/AC/Generator: Interwest is providing Project Management for the design of the project and Construction Management and inspection for the construction. 367
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services City of Eastvale | City Engineering Capital Program Management Stormwater / Drainage / Traffic Projects | 2010 - Present
Reference: Johnny Terfher, City Manager | 915.703.4482 | [email protected] Since the City’s incorporation in July 2010, Interwest has provided comprehensive City Engineering and Capital Program Management services to the City of Eastvale. The partnership formed with City leadership has resulted in the delivery of efficient and cost-effective services critically important to support the growth and development of this new City. The gathering and analysis of essential information necessary to confirm service area boundaries, preparation of fiscally prudent and realistic operating budgets, and the implementation of cost effective, efficient, and innovative methods of delivering public works, planning, and building department services were critical as the City assumed responsibility of services previously performed by the County.
Schleisman Extension and Hamner Place Storm Drain Project / Hamner Beautification Project:
Interwest is providing construction management and inspection services for these two projects. The Storm Drain project includes street improvements along Schleisman Rd. from the intersection with Hamner Ave., including curb & gutter, base pavement, roundabout section, domestic water facilities, drainage facilities and storm drain facilities along Hamner Ave. from the intersection of Schleisman Rd. and Hamner Ave. The beautification project includes installation of landscape, hardscape, final cap pavement, pavers, audio system and streetlights.
2019-2021 NPDES - Stormwater Compliance / Support Services: Interwest has provided commercial and industrial inspections for Water Quality Compliance in NPDES for several cities in Riverside County including the City of Eastvale. This includes SWPPP inspections, WQMP construction inspections and post-construction inspections and monitoring, as well as ICID Response and outfall monitoring. Interwest staff know the MS4 permit requirements in both the Santa Ana and Santa Margarita Watersheds. Our staff meets with developers, property owners, and the general public to address drainage issues and answer questions regarding the City’s Storm Drain Ordinance and Drainage laws. We coordinate with the City to ensure that our services are provided in an economical manner that align with the City’s funding constraints.
2018-Ongoing Traffic Services: Interwest has created and implemented necessary systems and processes, which have resulted in the delivery of efficient and cost-effective services to the City. Traffic services include: preparing traffic studies - traffic signal warrants and left turn warrants, designing a road diet for traffic calming, preparing Engineering & Traffic Surveys to update speed limits, preparing traffic impact analysis guidelines, reviewing trip generation, study scoping agreements and traffic impact analyses for proposed private developments, and reviewing traffic management plans for nearby freeway improvements.
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services The Accessible Pedestrian Enhancements Project | Oxnard, CA Reference: Tatiana Arnaout, City Engineer, City of Oxnard 805.385.8341 | [email protected] Interwest has been providing on-site traffic engineering support and resources to the City of Oxnard since 2018. This includes responding to citizen requests, evaluating traffic safety concerns, managing the City’s Traffic Management Center (TMC), overseeing neighborhood traffic calming requests, managing small projects, optimizing traffic signal operations, coordinating with citizens and interest stakeholders, Engineering Plan Review, and reviewing and managing encroachment permitting.
Interwest’s Team was recently selected to assist the City of Oxnard with preparation of a grant application for the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) 2022 Call for Projects. The Accessible Pedestrian Enhancements Project will improve pedestrian safety at 17 intersections with upgrades including ADA-accessible curb ramps, accessible pedestrian signals, shortened pedestrian crossing distances, high visibility crosswalks with advance limit lines, and leading pedestrian intervals.
Construction costs to date total approximately $3.5 million.
Project locations were selected based on proximity to transit services as well as history with pedestrian conflict, assisting with drafting the narrative and preparing all application attachments including exhibits, preliminary layout plans, pictures of existing conditions, detailed cost estimates, and other various attachments. This application was ranked number one out of all submitted applications.
Street & Park Landscape Design
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services Perris Blvd . Corridor Safety Improvements (HSIP
PROJECT) | Perris, CA
Reference: Clara Miramontes, City Manager, 951.943.5003, Ext. 272 | [email protected]
Interwest began serving the City of Perris [population 78,700] in 2020.
Our Building Plan Review Team has assisted the City with the review and approval of several large house tracts, industrial and commercial tenant improvements, new construction, and grading plan review.
Interwest provides contract support to the Planning Department, helping to process a variety of development proposals, ranging from residential subdivisions to commercial centers to industrial buildings.
The Perris Blvd. Corridor Safety Improvements HSIP Project from Ramona Expressway to 4th Street includes Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI), review signal and pedestrian crossing timing, audio detection, installation of louvers/PV lights, upgrading ramps and median per ADA, add a second signal head on mast arm as needed, and traffic signal interconnectivity.
Interwest was asked to create the project, apply for HSIP funding, clear the environment, complete the design, certify the right-of-way, request federal construction funding, bid advertising, construction management, progress billings to Caltrans per federal regulations, and final report of completion. HISP funding included more than $3.1 million.
Grant Funding Project Experience
Commuter Bus Replacement Project - Purchase 5 battery-electric zero-emission transit buses . | Roseville, CA
Reference: Ed Scofield, Alternative Transportation Division Manager | 916.774.5449 [email protected]
In 2018 Interwest was selected by the City of Roseville to secure grant funding for a major transit project. The Interwest Grants team conducted research on zero-emission transit technologies, developed the RFP for the Roseville Transit Zero-Emission Business Plan, and identified funding and procurement strategies to successfully receive grants for this pilot project that set the stage for future grants including a $6M Solutions for Congested Corridors grant for a new express bus service utilizing battery-electric buses and a $13.6M FTA Low-No grant for purchase of seven commuter
electric buses, eight electric dial-a-ride buses, workforce development, and necessary charging equipment and construction costs. The team also prepared compliance documents for FTA grants, including the Title VI Program, Public Transit Agency Safety Plan, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goals. The project was completed in 2022. 370
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services Our proposed team members have significant direct experience working as municipal employees and as contract staff in jurisdictions throughout California. Our team possesses the professional capability to innovatively create and implement effective solutions to serve the interests of your community. The table provided below highlights our project team, company roles, areas of expertise, and the organization of our project team. Our organizational chart is presented under Tab 9 on page 117. Sub-consultant resumes are included under Tab 8 on page 108.
Key Personnel Qualifications
Name / Role Years of
Experience Licenses/certifications
William “Bill” Evans
Professional In Charge
35+ FHWA Project Management
FEMA Emergency Management – Certified PMP
Methodology
Erosion and Sediment Control
SWPPP & OSHA
Workplace Sensitivity
Management Academy – Trained
Steve Kooyman, PE
Project Manager
25+ BS, Civil Engineering, California State University, Chico CA Registered Civil Engineer (55757)
NV Registered Civil Engineer (13015)
QSD/QSP Training
Herby Lissade, PE
Traffic Engineering Manager
35+ Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Civil
Engineering, with an emphasis in Urban
Systems and Infrastructure Design
Registered Civil Engineer, CA | 56716
Stuart McKibbin, PE
Principal Engineer
39 BS, Civil Engineering, California
State University, San Diego
CA Professional Civil Engineer, 44553
Richard Smeaton, AICP
Environmental Services PIC
25+ MPA in City Management,
Northern Illinois University
BA in Urban Planning , University
of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Certificate in Real Estate Development,
San Jose State University
American Institute of Certified Planners
Richard Walker
Environmental Services PM
22 BA, Urban and Regional Planning,
Ryerson Polytechnic University
AEP Certification – 2013 Advanced CEQA.
UCLA Certifications – 2006 Subdivision
Map Act, 2007 Advanced CEQA.
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services Name / Role Years of
Experience Licenses/certifications
Gianno Feoli, PLA, ASLA
Director of Landscape Design
23 Master of Landscape Architecture Florida
International University (FIU) School of Architecture
BA, Architectural Studies Florida International
University (FIU) School of Architecture
Registered Professional Landscape
Architect, Florida LA6667663
Tyrone J. Chesanek, PE
Project/Construction Manager
33 BS, Civil Engineering, University of Texas – El Paso Registered Civil Engineer, CA 59426
Tom Marnocha, QSP
Construction Manager
40 Bachelors of Science in Business
Administration, Old Dominion University
Associates of Science in General Studies,
Tidewater Community College
Certified Building Contractor #1264416
Certified Construction Manager
CMCI #30732
OSHA 3015: Excavation, Trenching, and Soil
Mechanics Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation
Control Inspector Stormwater System
Construction Inspection and Maintenance
IS-100.b, IS-200.b, G-200, IS-230.d,
G-300, G-400, IS-700.a, IS-800.b
Charles Collett, ICC
Construction Manager
48 BS, Biological Sciences, Stanford University
International Code Council, 8245536
ICC Residential Building Inspector
ICC Certified Building Official
ICC Building Codes and Standards Module
ICC Legal Module
ICC Management Module
California Contractor B, C-10, 880961
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services Name / Role Years of
Experience Licenses/certifications
SUB-CONSULTANTS
Michael Putt, PE, PG
Principal Geologist
(Ninyo & Moore)
27 B.S., Geology, 1997, California
State University, Fullerton
Applied Rock Slope Engineering
Short Course, 2006, Association of
Engineering Geologists, California
PG 7581 (California)
CEG 2341 (California)
Radiological Safety and Gauge
Use Certification, 1997
Vance Hunter
Senior Field Technician/
Inspector (Ninyo & Moore)
25 Caltrans TL-0111 Certification
ACI Concrete Field Technician Certification
OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations
and Emergency Response Certification
Nuclear Gauge Operator Certification
Rob Markes
Survey Manager (UNICO)
36 Expertise in Boundary Determination
,Caltrans Requirements, Construction Staking,
FEMA Flood Surveys, Field Supervision,
Legal Description Mapping, Right of Way
Engineering, Topographic Surveys
Lissette Montoya
Labor Compliance Program
Director (AVANT-GARDE)
20+ MBA, California State Polytechnic
University Pomona
BS, Business Management, California
State Polytechnic University Pomona
AA, General Studies, Mount San Antonio College
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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 30
YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 5
EDUCATION:
BS, Civil Engineering, California
State University, Chico
REGISTRATIONS/
CERTIFICATIONS
CA Registered Civil Engineer,
55757
NV Registered Civil Engineer,
13015
QSD/QSP Training
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
National and Orange County
ASCE Member
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Civil Engineering
Public Works
Program Management
Construction Management
Master Scheduling
Steve Kooyman, PE
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND
INSPECTION DIVISION MANAGER
Steve is a registered Civil Engineer with 30 years of civil engineering experience and has spent a vast amount of his career serving numerous jurisdictions throughout Northern and Southern California regions. Steve provides Project Management Construction Management, and Inspection Services to our clients throughout Southern California.
He has assisted several cities deliver various public works Capital Improvement Program projects from design (PS&E review), bid and award, and into construction (Project Management/Construction Management) for Watermain replacement, Sewer replacement, Storm Drain replacement, Street rehabilitation, ADA and sidewalk replacement, Facilities improvements, Masterplan development, and Assists the Cities with coordination and project delivery for Caltrans/City Cooperative Agreement projects. His background has provided him with knowledge of city engineering policies and procedures, which is a proven asset when providing technical assistance to engineers, architects, contractors, city personnel, and the public.
PROJECT SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Construction Management and Inspection Division Manager/Project Manager /Interwest Consulting Group, CA / 2019 - Present South Brea Water and Sewer Replacement Project, CIP 7454, 7466, and 7626 | Brea, CA .
PM for replacement of 14,850 LF 8” C-900 water mains and appurtenances, 300 1”-2” copper water services, 32 FH’s, 1,794 LF of 6-8” VCP sewer mains, 28 ADA ramps and misc. curb and gutter work, 2,800 SF of AC R&R, 174,00 SF AC grinding, 1,850 TN’s ARHM overlay, 384,000 SF Type II slurry, traffic control, and erosion control measures within various streets in the South Brea subdivision area. Value: $5.4 M; Completion Date: Anticipated April 2023.
SR 57/Lambert Road Interchange Improvements, CIP 7251 | Brea, CA .
Project Manager/Construction Manager for the City on the Caltrans/City Cooperative Agreement Project to improve the SR57/Lambert Interchange with the construction of new loop on ramp and bridge, extension of existing UC bridge, widening Lambert Road, re-alignment of on and off ramps, and various retaining and sound walls.
Value: $55 M; Completion Date: Anticipated August 2023.
Country Hills Subdivision Pavement and Water Improvements, CIP 7322 | Brea, CA
Project Manager/Construction Manager for the replacement of 19,300 LF C-900 8” water mains and appurtenances, 500 1”-2” copper water services, 40 FH’s, 57 ADA ramps and misc. curb and gutter work, 40,000 SF of AC R&R, 690,000 SF AC grinding, 9,800 TN’s HMA overlay, traffic control, and erosion control measures within various streets in the Country Hills subdivision area. Value: $5.2 M; Completion Date:
October 2022.
Napoli Tract Pavement and Water Improvements, CIP 7458 | Brea, CA Project Manager/Construction Manager for the replacement of 4,000 LF 8” C-900 water mains and appurtenances, 98 1” copper water services, 5 FH’s, 22 ADA ramps and misc. curb and gutter work, 500,000 SF AC grinding, 42,500 SF full depth AC removal and replacement, 7,000 TN’s ARHM overlay, traffic control, and erosion control measures within various streets in the North Hills East and West subdivision area. Value: $5.2 M; Completion Date: July 2021.
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Steve Kooyman, PE | Construction Management and Inspection Division Manager | Page 2 North Hills Subdivision East and West Water and Pavement Improvements, CIP 7459-7460 | Brea, CA Project Manager for the replacement of 15,600 LF 8”-10” C-900 water mains and appurtenances, 265 1” copper water services, 32 FH’s, 3 pressure regulating stations, 530 LF of 8” sewer main, 22 ADA ramps and misc. curb and gutter work, 159,480 SF AC grinding, 1,550 TN’s ARHM overlay, traffic control, and erosion control measures within various streets in the Napoli Tract subdivision area. Value: $1.4 M; Completion Date: August 2021.
Eagle Hills Tract Water and Pavement Improvements, CIP 7467 | Brea, CA Project Manager for the replacement of 9,960 LF 8”-10” C-900 water mains and appurtenances, 189 1”-2” copper water services, 20 FH’s, 1 pressure regulating station, 34 ADA ramps and misc. curb and gutter work, 400,000 SF AC grinding, 4,800 TN’s AC HMA overlay, traffic control, and erosion control measures within various streets in the Eagle Hills Tract subdivision area. Value: $3.0 M; Completion Date: December 2020;
Puente Street, Gemini, and Titan Way Water and Pavement Improvements, CIP 7311, 7464, & 7453 | Brea, CA Project Manager for the replacement of 6,900 LF 12” C-900 water mains and appurtenances, 46 1”-3” copper water services, 24 FH’s, 10 ADA ramps and misc. curb and gutter work, replacement of stamped concrete medians, 124,000 SF AC grinding, 4,100 TN’s ARHM and 9,200 TN’s AC Base Course overlay, traffic control, and erosion control measures on Puente Ave, Gemini, and Titan Way. Value: $4.7 M; Completion Date: December 2020.
PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Public Works Director | City Engineer / City of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA / 2018 - 2019 City Engineer / City of Brea, CA / 2015 - 2018
Assistant Public Works Director, Public Works and Utilities Department / City of San Juan Capistrano, CA / 2013 – 2015
Deputy Director, Engineering, Transportation Planning and Land Development | Supervising Civil Engineer | Senior Engineer/ County of El Dorado, CA / 2001 – 2013
Associate Civil Engineer / City of South Lake Tahoe, CA / 1997 – 2001 Civil Engineer / Ernie Jones Associates, Ltd / 1993–1997 376
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 39
YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 5
EDUCATION:
BS in Civil Engineering,
California State University, San
Diego
LICENSES /
CERTIFICATIONS:
CA Professional Civil Engineer,
44553
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS:
County Leadership Initiative,
2005
Certified Floodplain Manager,
2011
FEMA Risk MAP Operating
Partners, NAFSMA
Representative, 2010-2014
Floodplain Manager Association
Conference Chairman, Anaheim
2013
Pillar, One Water, One
Watershed SAWPA, 2013
Floodplain Manager Association
Board of Directors, 2014-2015
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Civil Engineering
Planning
Floodplain Management
Watershed Protection
Stuart McKibbin, PE
ENGINEERING PLANS EXAMINER
Stuart has 39 years of experience working for the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. He has been part of the District’s management team for the last 15 years and Chief of three of the engineering divisions. His diverse expertise includes planning, watershed protection, floodplain management and plan review.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Principal Civil Engineer / Interwest Consulting Group / 2019 - Present Provide services to client cities in Perris, San Jacinto and the March Joint Powers Authority.
City Engineer for City of Perris since September 2019 and for the City of San Jacinto since August 2019.
JPA Engineer since August 2019.
Chief of Planning Division / Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District / 2017-2018
Responsible for managing and organizing the work of up to 25 engineering professionals and six engineering consulting firms, which entailed technical engineering knowledge within the field of hydrology and hydraulics, as well as the usual management skills of prioritizing, delegating to supervisors, and setting goals.
Read, interpreted and applied the District Act, Clean Water Act, Rules and Regulations for the Administration of Area Drainage Plans, Flood Insurance Regulations, Subdivision Map Act and various County Ordinances. Developed unique interpretations or creative alternatives to achieve the goals of the various conflicting interests including developers, neighboring properties, public safety, future merchant builders and future homeowners.
Chief of Watershed Protection / 2015-2017
Responsible for directing a comprehensive program to protect beneficial uses in lakes, rivers, and streams, and to comply with the MS4 permits for the three watersheds in Riverside County.
Managed a staff of 18 who assisted and advised on many technical issues. Effectively staffed a water conservation section to develop and advance storm water recharge projects and to foster cooperation with water districts and other agencies.
Oversaw the preparation of the Proposition 84 grant from DWR, where the District was awarded $5 million in funding for two recharge projects that developed in partnership with local water districts.
Chief of Regulatory Division / 2010-2015
Directed the District’s compliance with Federal, State and local environmental laws. Assisted the County in its compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program. Effectively managed 13 staff members.
Worked to improve the County’s Community Ratings System flood rating with FEMA which resulted in a 15% reduction in resident’s flood insurance policy premiums.
Chief of Planning Division / 2003-2010
Directed the scheduling and development of Master Drainage Plans, made key decisions regarding engineering judgment and evaluated alternatives for MDP preparation and compliance with Federal, State and local environmental requirements.
Prepared the Planning Division budget and participated in the development of construction budgets and the Capital Improvement Plan.
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Stuart McKibbin, PE | Engineering Plans Examiner | Page 2 Directed the plan check and development review staff and the preparation of engineering services, consulting and Joint Community Facility agreements.
Directed the recruitment process of all engineers for the District and developed the recruiting process to obtain high quality professionals for.
Senior Engineer / 1996-2003
Supervised Development Review staff to review drawings, plans and reports for drainage improvements and coordination with other sections of the District including Right of Way, Project Planning, Administration Services and Contract Administration to implement the plans.
Recommended conditions of approval for developer projects and represented the District at Planning Commission.
Junior Assistant and Associate Engineer / 1985-1996
Performed various engineering tasks with increasing levels of independence including performing hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, preparation of design drawings and specifications, preparation of conditions of approval for new residential development, obtaining environmental permits and preparation of CEQA documents. 378
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 39
YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 7
EDUCATION:
B.S., Civil Engineering, Brigham
Young University
LICENSES /
CERTIFICATIONS:
CA Registered Professional Civil
Engineer No. 33249
UT Registered Professional Civil
Engineer No. 8249606
Glen Lewis, PE
SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER
Glen Lewis has 39 years of experience working in the engineering field. His experience includes design of capital projects such as street widening, pavement, maintenance, sewer and storm drain improvements, park development, traffic signal installation, and utility relocations and services. Glen provides engineering support throughout the construction phase.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Civil Engineer / Business Development Representative / Interwest Consulting Group / 2017 – Present
Perform capital improvement program management.
Execute development and grading plan reviews.
Perform traffic engineering duties.
Senior A & E Manager / 5 Infrastructure Partners / 2018 – 2021 Was responsible for planning and designing wireless telecommunications sites throughout the State of Utah.
Notable sites included University of Utah campus, Brigham Young University campus, Salt Lake City International Airport, and hundreds of small cell 5G installations in the public right-of-way.
Principal Owner / Jes Engineering Inc . / 2004 – 2018
Administered policies, procedures, and production of JES Engineering, Inc. Was responsible for business and resource development, and product delivery of the company.
Provided civil engineering and land surveying services to municipal agencies, telecommunication industry, alternative energy industry including wind and solar power projects, and land development.
Notable clients include Verizon, AT&T, Nextel/Sprint, City of Modesto, California State University Hayward, and enXco.
Engineering and Transportation Director / City of Modesto / 1998 – 2004 Administered department policies, procedures, and budget. Was responsible for engineering functions such as water, waste water, storm water systems, land development, traffic, airport and bus transportation, environmental regulations, infrastructure construction and maintenance, and capital improvement program.
Director of Public Works / City Engineer / City of Pomona / 1989 – 1998 Assistant Director of Public Works / City of San Dimas / 1985 –1989 Supervised the engineering functions of the City, including land development, traffic and transportation, and capital improvement program. 379
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 17+
YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 2
EDUCATION:
Riverside Community College –
Norco College
AS, Civil Engineering
Technology
AS, Construction Engineering
Technology
AS, Architecture
LICENSES /
CERTIFICATIONS:
Surveying I and II
Computer aid drafting and
Design I and II
Engineering Drafting I and II
Construction Drafting
(Architecture) I and II
Fundamentals of Soils
Technology
Construction Materials
Constriction Drawings and
Specifications
Mechanical, Electrical and
Plumbing Systems
ADA Standards & Building
Codes
Oscar D . Olmedo
SENIOR PROJECT DESIGNER
For more than 17 years, Oscar has created civil and site designs to account for grade, water, sewer, roads, erosion, and other factors. He is proficient in AutoCAD, and he creates construction drawings and presentation exhibits for the construction planning phase. Oscar attends meetings with city staff, and he leads and collaborates with team members to produce quality designs and assist during construction. As a bilingual speaker, Oscar is able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in both English and Spanish. He has established and maintains effective working relationships with engineers, contractors, architects, and various public officials.
Oscar is a self-starter who can work independently and within a team-oriented environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Project Designer / Interwest Consulting Group | Tri Lake Consultants / 2018 – Present
Oscar joined Interwest when Tri Lake Consultants merged with Interwest Consulting Group in 2018. He continues to provide the same design services to California client agencies as he did at Tri Lake Consultants.
Senior Project Designer / Tri Lake Consultants / 2003 - 2018 Oscar has experience in the design of large and small public works projects, including Active Transportation Projects (ATP), Pedestrian Bridges Projects, Trails, Parks on-site Improvements, and Office Arch Plans. Some sample projects include the Railroad Canyon Rd. Widening project in Canyon Lake. In the City of Perris, Oscar has provided design services on the Harley Knox Blvd Widening, the Ramona Expressway Widening, the D Street Gateway Project (Downtown Perris), and the Perris Blvd Widening Project.
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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 35+
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Engineering Degree
in Civil Engineering, with an
emphasis in Urban Systems and
Infrastructure Design
LICENSES /
CERTIFICATIONS:
Registered Civil Engineer, CA |
56716
Herby Lissade, PE
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING MANAGER
Herby communicates effectively, both orally and in writing. He has exceptional negotiating, collaborative, interpersonal, and supervisory, leadership and management skills. Herby has demonstrated experience participating and presenting in public forums, representing Caltrans in advanced transportation system matters, and serving in a consulting and coordinating capacity with other departmental functional areas statewide.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Traffic Engineering Manager / Interwest Consulting Group / 2024 – Present Lead and manage traffic engineering projects from initiation to completion. Provide technical guidance and support to project teams. Consult with municipal clients and stakeholders on all traffic engineering projects as assigned.
Deputy Director – Acting / California State Department of General Services / 2023
Provided building administrative, maintenance, trades, engineering, and custodial services to 61 State-owned and over 200 full-to-partial services buildings statewide.
Provisioned public work contracts and minor projects for clients and tenants through a variety of sources.
Ensured the safety and well-being of assets, clients, and tenants.
Assistant Deputy Director / California State Department of General Services/ 2021 – 2023
Provided management oversight to the Facilities Services Branch, which included architectural, engineering and project / program management services to Department of General Services owned state buildings.
Provided management oversight to the Direct Construction Unit, which supplied construction services, as well as construction management, to all state of California owned buildings, lands and infrastructure.
Executive Director / Tortuga Planning, Engineering and Consulting / 2020 – 2021
Herby provided consulting services on public works projects for government agencies, government authorities and private industry engineering services, including but not limited to, project management, construction inspection, construction engineering and management, structural engineering, and geotechnical engineering.
Principal Transportation Engineer / Caltrans / 2017 – 2020 Helped manage a yearly budget in excess of $2.5 billion dollars. Was in charge of a budget in excess of $1 billion dollars a year, across the various offices that Herby was in charge of the oversight of.
Chief / Supervising Transportation Engineer / Caltrans / 2002 – 2017 Was responsible for developing the department’s Homeland Security plan that included prevention, preparedness, response and recovery in the event of a terrorist attack, natural disaster or other state of emergency. Developed a common approach to incident management, and communication. Partnered with all levels of government, private sector, and non-governmental agencies to protect the state’s transportation system.
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Herby Lissade, PE | Traffic Engineering Manager | Page 2 Senior Transportation Engineer / Caltrans / 1990 – 2001 Was in charge of the Lands and Buildings program (consisted of managing the Capitol program for the construction and maintenance of building facilities throughout District 7), claims, agreements, emergency coordination, vegetation control program, GIS unit, and maintenance landscape architecture. Created the Districts “Lands and Buildings Inventory of Needs” manual to help assess the needs of the District as it pertained to building facilities for Maintenance Operations and the Equipment Service Shops. This manual included a 5-year master plan for the Districts facility
Managed an office of approximately 15 people.
Construction Inspector / New York State Department of Transportation / 1988 –1990 Inspected all aspects of the transportation infrastructure of the state highway system in New York City. This included bridges, roadway, electrical, and landscape designs for construction. 382
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 40+
YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 6
EDUCATION:
M.S.C.E. Civil Engineering,
University of California, Berkeley
BS, Engineering, University of
California, Los Angeles
LICENSES /
CERTIFICATIONS:
Professional Civil Engineer,
CA #26543
Professional Traffic Engineer, CA
#328
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS:
Institute of Transportation
Engineers, Fellow
American Public Works
Association, Member
Gary Hansen, PE, TE
TRAFFIC ENGINEER / CIVIL ENGINEER
Gary has more than 40 years of experience working in transportation engineering and planning. He has been employed by cities and consulting firms in the fields of transportation project and system management, traffic engineering design, traffic operations analysis and transportation planning which includes the preparation of Transportation Management Plans (TMP).
He has assessed the impacts of traffic from more than 200 proposed developments on existing and future transportation facilities. In addition, Gary recently prepared two TMP’s for the Orange County Transportation Authority’s (OCTA) I-5 HOV Extension Project and supervised the analysis of construction traffic impacts for the Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement project for the Port of Long Beach. Gary’s work always meets both local agency and Caltrans requirements.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consultant City Traffic Engineer, Vallejo, CA
Gary is providing City Traffic Engineer services including review of plans for proposed developments throughout the City, analysis of need for changes to the existing signal timing, review of traffic control plans for Public Works projects, responses to citizen requests for additional traffic controls and traffic calming devices and supervision of the design and installation of elements intended to reduce the occurrence of sideshows.
Glenneyre Street Analysis of Potential Changes to the Existing Traffic Elements to Increase Traffic Safety, Laguna Beach, CA
This project reviewed the existing signing, striping, lighting and accident history on a one-mile segment of Glenneyre Street between Forest Avenue and Calliope Street to evaluate potential changes which would increase traffic safety. This segment has 15 intersections controlled by two way or all way Stops. Traffic accidents were reviewed over a 10-year period. Recommendation included improved street lighting, removal of some on street parking and enhancements at the several painted crosswalks.
Construction of 98th Street, Los Angeles CA
This project includes the preparation of Electrical PS&E for the construction of a new segment of 98th Street between Bellanca Avenue and La Cienega Blvd which is part of the LAWA Utilities and LAMP Enabling Projects (LULEP) (transportation improvements needed in advance of the 2028 Olympics). Design plans were developed for three new traffic signals, one traffic signal modification and street lighting on the new 98th Street. Gary was the Project Manager for this PS&E project.
Torrance Transit, Bus Signal Priority, Torrance, CA
Torrance Transit Line 3 begins in Torrance, travels through Los Angeles County, the Cities of Los Angeles and Carson and ends in downtown Long Beach. The first task of this project was the field verification of existing conditions at 75 signalized intersections in the four cities and the County. Gary, in his capacity as Project Manager, then led the team to create base maps of the existing signal equipment at each intersection and added the rapid transit signal priority equipment (e.g., wiring, antennas and hardware in the controller cabinets) as directed by others. Caltrans approval was also required at the 14 intersections on Hawthorne Blvd (SR-107) and at the 8 intersections on Pacific Coast Highway (SR-1). 383
Gary Hansen, PE, TE | Traffic Engineer / Civil Engineer | Page 2 I-5 HOV between SR-55 and SR-57, Santa Ana, CA
Gary directed the preparation of the Electrical PS&E for the construction of a second HOV lane on I-5 in Santa
Ana from the SR-55 freeway interchange to the SR-57
freeway interchange. Plans included new lighting and sign illumination equipment and the necessary modifications
to existing lighting, sign illumination, traffic signals, ramp meters, traffic monitoring stations and the fiber optic communication system along this 3.2 mile segment of I-5.
SR-241 and Oso Parkway Bridge, Orange County, CA
Gary supervised the preparation of the Electrical PS&E and the TMP for the extension of the SR-241 toll road from its present terminus at Oso Parkway south to Los Patrones
Parkway, a new road being built by Orange County north
from Cow Creek Road. Tasks included the design of
temporary signal systems at the existing SR-241 ramp
intersections on Oso Parkway, design of a new ramp meter on the southbound Los Patrones Parkway on ramp and
extending power and communications to the new mainline
toll gantries.
Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement, Port of Long
Beach, CA
The Gerald Desmond Bridge, currently a four-lane arch
bridge, will be replaced with a new six lane cable-stayed bridge with 200 feet of vertical clearance to allow access to the inner harbor for the largest container ships. This design- build replacement project will ensure the safety of commuters and truck drivers and protect Southern California’s important role as a major trading hub. LIN Consulting is providing several traffic engineering services. Gary was responsible for the preparation of the Maintenance of Traffic plans, the development of the detour plans to be used during roadway and ramp closures and the analysis of traffic impacts during construction. As Traffic Control Manager, he was responsible for evaluating traffic operations during construction and making recommendations to implement any changes
needed to improve traffic flow and reduce delays.
It is necessary to detour traffic while the new bridge and connectors to the bridge are being constructed. The detours will require temporary lighting and temporary signals at four intersections and modifications to the existing signals at six locations. Gary managed the preparation of the temporary lighting and the temporary and interim signal designs.
Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement – Pico Avenue
Signal Timing, Port of Long Beach, CA
Several of the existing ramps connectors will have to be closed and or demolished during the construction of
the new bridge. One of the first major closures required routing southbound traffic on the I-710 freeway destined for Terminal Island onto Pico Avenue through a number of permanent and temporary signals. Gary prepared the traffic signal timing plans and coordination plans for Pico Avenue traffic during this detour. Synchro analysis software was used to optimize signal splits, cycles and offsets.
I-5 HOV Extension – OCTA, Orange County, CA
The I-5 HOV project extended the existing HOV lanes from San Juan Creek Road to south of Avenida Pico (7.3 miles), increased capacity in four interchange areas and provided intermittent auxiliary lanes between interchanges. OCTA and Caltrans District 12 worked together with the cities of San Clemente, Dana Point, and San Juan Capistrano
on development and coordination of this project, which
was split into three segments. Gary prepared the TMP for Segment 1 of the widening on the I-5 in San Clemente to provide for the HOV lanes and was responsible for preparing stage construction and permanent lighting and sign
illumination, traffic signal, ramp metering, traffic monitoring station, changeable message sign, CCTV , and fiber optic communication system plans for Segments 2 and 3.
I-15/Cajalco Interchange Improvements, Corona, CA
The proposed improvements on Cajalco Road at the I-15
freeway in the City of Corona will increase the capacity on Cajalco Road and the on/off-ramps in order to reduce congestion and accommodate projected growth in the
area. Gary is supervised the preparation of the lighting and sign illumination, traffic signal, ramp metering, pavement delineation, sign and communication plans, specifications and construction estimates (PS&E).
SR-126/Mountain View Street Traffic Signal and
Intersection Improvements, Fillmore, CA
The project involved designing a traffic signal and retaining wall and sidewalk improvements at this intersection. A
retaining wall was required on one corner to provide a
pedestrian refuge area and two existing pedestrian ramps had to be reconstructed to meet current ADA standards.
The new signal was interconnected to an existing signal approximately 1600 feet to the west on SR-126.Traffic
control plans and plans for modifications to the existing signing and pavement delineation were also prepared.
Gary supervised the development of the PS&E for both the electrical and civil work.
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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 9
YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 1
EDUCATION:
B.S. in Civil Engineering, San
Jose State University
LICENSES:
Engineer-in-Training, CA,
169018
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS:
American Society of Civil
Engineers Steel Bridge
Competition Team
American Society of Civil
Engineers
Areli Vazquez-Muñoz, EIT
ASSISTANT ENGINEER
Areli is bilingual in English and Spanish and is skilled in AutoCAD, AutoTURN, Bluebeam, MS Office, Google Earth Pro, Lucity, and SeeClickFix.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Engineer / City of Alameda / 2021 - 2023
Managed City curb programs, modifications for transit stops and school zones, and safety improvement projects.
Reviewed traffic signals, signing and striping, lighting, and civil projects. Drafted concepts, work orders, and task orders with cost estimates.
Assistant Transportation Engineer / TJKM / 2018 - 2021
Created conceptual plans for proposals, reports, and grant applications. Perform field investigations at project sites.
Produced reports for All-Way Stop Warrants and sight distance clearances.
Engineering Intern / Skanska USA Inc . / 2017
Created and submited RFIs, submittals, samples and transmittals. Partook in scheduling and subcontractor coordination meetings. Handled orientation logs and Daily Hazard Analysis forms from the field.
Survey CADD Technician Intern / Towill, Inc . / 2017
Located and draped paint lines in roads using MicroStation and TopoDOT.
CADD Technician / Guida Surveying / 2016
Redlined plans and uploaded field data points using AutoCAD. Created final delivery packages for clients.
Transferred field data information, such as weld maps, into excel files.
Project Engineer / Nationwide Shotcrete, Inc / 2015
Created and updated pre-construction and construction phase documents. Ensured proper equipment and documentation were received before the start of a project.
Uploaded bid documents onto Planswift.
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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 8
YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 1
EDUCATION:
BS, Civil Engineering, Cal State
University Long Beach
DESIGN EXPERIENCE:
California High Speed Rail
City of Los Angeles Sidewalk
Division
I-215/Placentia Ave. Project
I-5 HOV Project
Alton Pedestrian Bridge
Gerald Desmond Bridge
Demo Project
SR-57 PA/ED from
Orangewood to Katella
24th St./Bakersfield
Stormwater Infiltration Gallery
Parsons (Valley Blvd)
Kimley Horn (Canyon Rd.)
CONSTRUCTION
EXPERIENCE:
LAX/Crenshaw Metro
Mainline Project
VA Long Beach Building
126 Renovation Project
Toyota Facility Stormwater
Infiltration Gallery
Jose “Alex” Camacho, EIT
TRAFFIC ENGINEER
Alex Camacho has Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a combined eight (8) years of professional experience in Transportation and Construction Engineering.
Alex is an Engineer-In-Training, working towards his professional license.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Transportation / Civil Engineer / Interwest Consulting Group / 2024 – Present Alex assists clients throughout California in the delivery of transportation and civil construction projects.
Civil Engineer Contractor / Zephyr Rail / June 2023 - December 2023 Alex coordinated the rail design and assisted with traffic engineering studies and roadway design, among other activities.
Prepared site civil engineering plans, including site and paving plans, grading plans, erosion control plans, sanitary sewer control systems, horizontal control plans, utility plans and off-site street improvement plans. Coordinated rail design with other disciplines including operations and signal. Assisted with traffic engineering studies and roadway design. Reviewed and prepared traffic signal and timing plans, and sign and striping plans.
Completion of field survey work achieved per project need. Worked with, and mentored junior- and mid-level staff on projects. 2D and 3D Design/Drafting using MicroStation/Inroads.
Civil Engineer II, Contractor / City of Los Angeles (BOE) / May 2022 - May 2023
Alex managed many of the project tasks while also preparing engineering site plans and developing related designs.
Managed all project elements including budget, schedule, quality, safety, document control, change order management while striving to achieve both project profitability and client satisfaction.
Designed/CAD 3D Drafting for street/sidewalk and curb ramp replacement. Prepared site civil engineering plans, including site and paving plans, grading plans, erosion control plans, sanitary sewer control systems, horizontal control plans, utility plans and off-site street improvement plans. Assisted with traffic engineering studies and roadway design. Managed a variety of transportation planning, engineering, systems management, and maintenance projects related to streets, sidewalks, traveler’s advisory, and traffic signal systems.
Worked with and mentored junior- and mid-level staff on projects.
Project Manager, Contractor / Toyota Corporation / November 2021 - May 2022
Alex conducted inspections and observations of civil and structural building systems for compliance, provided project controls support, and prepared site plans. Managed all project elements including budget, schedule, quality, safety, document control, change order management while striving to achieve both project profitability and client satisfaction.
Facilitated civil and structural installations (Foundations, Steel Erection, etc.) as well as performing and facilitating Commissioning activities. Conducted inspections and observations of civil and structural building systems for compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes.
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plans, utility plans and off-site street improvement plans. Observed foundation and earthwork construction activities; monitored conformance with the construction documents. Worked with and mentored junior and mid-level staff on projects.
Design Engineer / Sener Engineering / August 2018 - September 2021 Alex performed design work according to the Client specifications in addition to providing related reporting tasks for calculation and analysis.
Performed field assignments including resident engineering, construction observation, site inspections, and conducting field assessment of properties.
Performed various engineering related calculations and analyses of information in the application of the basic design necessary to complete assigned projects.
Short-term travel to various international locations based upon project need. Performed in accordance with the quality, environmental, safety and any other requirements; keeping to the scope, within the agreed timescale and budgeted costs; and adhering to the Company’s quality, environmental, safety and any other standards and procedures as well as with all applicable legal requirements. Hands-on design – produce and review reports, analyses, specification, calculations drawings, plans, etc. Understand client’s requirements and assess documentation to ensure that compliant solution is designed and/or implemented utilizing industry best practices.
Track Field Engineer / Herzog Contracting Corp . / March 2017 - August 2018 Alex acted as liaison and coordinated with project subcontractors and assisted the engineering staff with various tasks including the Daily Quality Control (QC) Reports.
Managed positions that may report to the project engineer (project clerk, project engineer intern). Ensured a safe project site and work environment, participated in safety meetings with the construction crews. Coordinated subcontractors and vendors in accordance with project schedule. Assisted with project operations by preparing look-ahead schedules and managing the project cost. Performed the quality, environmental, safety and any other requirements, in accordance with the scope; within the agreed timescale and budgeted costs; and ensured adherence to the Company’s quality, environmental, safety and any other standards and procedures as well as with all applicable legal requirements. Write QC Daily Reports summarizing daily construction operations.
Traffic Engineering Intern / California Department of Transportation / March 2016 - March 2017 Working in the Traffic Management Center Branch of CDOT, Alex assisted engineering staff with various administrative roles.
Assisted staff in the Traffic Management Center Branch with completed staff work, report writing, and data compilation. Calculated quantities and prepared engineering estimates. Assisted engineering staff in monitoring, analyzing traffic conditions using graphic displays, ATM’s, CAD, cameras, CHP scanner, AM radio, and two-way radio.
Prepared technical reports, letters, and memos for development of transportation projects. Performed various types of clerical work: typed messages received by radio and telephone, prepared summarized reports.
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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 25+
YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 3
EDUCATION:
MPA in City Management,
Northern Illinois University
BA in Urban Planning ,
University of Illinois Urbana-
Champaign
Certificate in Real Estate
Development, San Jose State
University
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS:
American Planning Association,
1993 - Present
American Institute of Certified
Planner, 2001 - Present
Richard Smeaton, AICP
PRINCIPAL PLANNER / DIRECTOR OF PLANNING SERVICES
Richard has been providing professional planning services for more than 25 years.
He has worked almost exclusively with public agencies as a staff member, contract planner, or consultant. Richard is a skilled Principal Planner who brings a wealth of experience in all aspects of urban planning and community development. This experience includes preparing and managing the processing of major projects, design review, annexations, cannabis uses, housing elements, and various planning studies. This also includes holding director-level positions in municipal government.
His background and experience have afforded him the skills and sensitivity to complete projects on time and on budget.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director of Planning Services / Interwest Consulting Group / 2021 – Present Richard is currently serving as the Director of Planning Services and Principal Planner for Interwest Consulting Group. He provides a range of current and long-range planning services to Interwest clients throughout California and Illinois.
Notable Assignments/Projects: Contract Interim Planning Director, Town of San Anselmo; Contract Principal Planner, City of Morgan Hill; Contract Principal Planner, City of Orinda; Contract Principal Planner, City of Lafayette; Contract Principal Planner, City of Perris; Contract Principal Planner, City of El Cerrito; Contract Principal Planner, City of Benicia; Contract Planner, Village of Willowbrook; Contract Planner, Village of Peotone; Contract Planner, Village of Orland Park; Irwindale Zoning Ordinance Update; Jefferson Ridge SB35 Project; Bear Creek Road 5-Megawatt Photovoltaic Facility.
Department Manager - Planning / Michael Baker International / 2014 - 2021 Richard served as the Northern California Planning Lead for Michael Baker International. He supervised the daily operations of the long-range Planning, current Planning, and Agency Staffing operations in Northern California. Richard led multidisciplinary teams and projects for municipal clients, focusing on current planning, long-range planning, CEQA, and housing issues.
Notable Assignments/Projects: Interim Planning Manager, City of East Palo Alto; Contract Principal Planner, City of Morgan Hill; Contract Principal Planner, City of San Jose; Contract Principal Planner, City of East Palo Alto; Contract Project Manager, City of Santa Clara; Greenfield South End Annexation, City of Greenfield; Planning Department Budget, City of East Palo Alto; Planning Department Fee Study, City of East Palo Alto; Contract Senior Planner, City of Saratoga; Contract Cannabis Review, Monterey County; Contract Senior Planner, City of Campbell; Contract Senior Planner, City of Sand City; Contract Senior Planner, City of Orinda.
Contract Planner and Housing Program Coordinator / City of Patterson / 2013 Richard initiated updates to the Housing Element and General Plan Map, wrote the Plan Commission’s CEQA training manual, and managed projects through the entitlement and approval process. He supported the City’s First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program, and disseminated information to the public, builders, developers, and other agencies.
Notable Projects: Housing Element updates; General Plan Map updates; Climate Action Plan updates.
Contract Planner Baird + Driskell Community Planning / 2013 Richard conducted housing, demographic and special housing needs research and analysis for a private consulting firm. He attended meetings in support of the 21 Elements San Mateo Countywide Housing Update, and created and maintained a countywide database of all Housing Element data.
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Richard Smeaton, AICP | Principal Planner / Director of Planning Services | Page 2 Independent Contractor / 2010 - 2013
Richard served as an Independent Contractor, conducting real estate marketing, leasing and property management for rental properties. He oversaw demolition, construction and remodeling of residential and commercial spaces. Richard conducted real estate entitlement work for residential and commercial developments.
Director of Community Development Village of
Matteson, IL / 2007 - 2009
Richard supervised the daily operations of the Community Development Department, consisting of three divisions, 15 employees, and multiple consultants. He prepared, analyzed and implemented the Department’s budget. Richard
developed and implemented policies and procedures to
meet municipal goals, leading multidisciplinary teams and projects. He managed projects through the entitlement
and approval process in an efficient and timely manner.
Richard negotiated annexation agreements, economic
development agreements, and contracts. He tracked
departmental workflow, maintained reports and analyzed
statistical information. Richard was tasked with streamlining the Community Development Department’s approval
processes and procedures.
Notable Projects: 211th Street Metra Station Transit-
Oriented Development Plan; NEPA - Canadian National
Railway Acquisition of EJ&E Railway Right-of-Way; Zoning Code Updates; Comprehensive Plan Update; Community
Development Department Budget; Annexation of 50 acres
on the northeast corner of Lincoln Highway & Harlem Avenue.
Contract Village Planner Village of Glen Ellyn, IL /
2006 - 2007
Richard managed projects, ensuring projects had the
required documentation, met the legal requirements
and moved through the approval process in an efficient
timely manner. He reviewed and made recommendations
on site plans, engineering plans, architectural elevations, building petitions and legal documentation for projects within the Village. Richard interpreted the Village Code, Zoning Ordinance and Building Code for contractors and
residents. He served as liaison to the Plan Commission and the Architectural Review Commission. Richard negotiated annexation agreements and other contracts. He used a
geographical information system (GIS) to analyze land-use, to create custom maps and reports.
Notable Projects: Village of Glen Ellyn Residential Design Guidelines.
Planner & Zoning Officer City of Batavia, IL / 1999 - 2004 Richard ensured projects had the required documentation, met the legal requirements and moved through the approval process in an efficient timely manner. He reviewed and
made recommendations on plans, architectural elevations, building petitions, and legal documentation for commercial, industrial and residential projects. Richard served as liaison to city committees, commissions, and boards. He commenced
legal proceedings and acted as the City’s expert witness in court cases dealing with land-use, zoning, the building code and code enforcement issues. Richard disseminated
information to the public, builders, developers and other agencies. He maintained departmental reports and analyzed statistical information. He also managed consultants
providing contract services to the City. Richard was the primary contact for economic development incentives. He provides press and public relations services, disseminating information regarding ongoing or proposed projects to
encourage that the press maintained a positive view of the City and City policies. Richard revamped the development policies and procedures between the Community
Development, Engineering and Public Works Departments
maximize organizational effectiveness, efficiency and
customer service.
Notable Projects: Downtown Batavia Master Plan;
Expansion of the Aldi Corporate Campus; Zoning Code
Updates; Multiple Annexations; Community Development
Department Budgets; Planning and Building Fee Studies;
Population Projections; Creation of TIF District #1 and #2; Highway Route 25 Realignment Project; Served as the City’s Expert Witness on Planning related matters.
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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 23
YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 3
EDUCATION:
BA, Urban and Regional
Planning, Ryerson Polytechnic
University
LICENSES /
CERTIFICATIONS:
AEP Certification – 2013
Advanced CEQA.
UCLA Certifications – 2006
Subdivision Map Act, 2007
Advanced CEQA.
Richard Walker
CEQA TEAM LEAD / PRINCIPAL PLANNER
Richard is an experienced Land Use Planner with more than 23 years of experience and a demonstrated history of California land use and environmental project management. He is experienced in Current Planning, CEQA/NEPA review, site design, and legal research. Richard’s experience and background allow him to manage multiple projects in demanding environments and deliver them within the prescribed deadlines.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Principal Planner / Interwest Consulting Group / 2021 - Present Richard is currently serving as a CEQA/NEPA lead principal planner for Interwest Consulting Group. He provides a range of current and long-range planning and CEQA/NEPA-compliance planning services for Interwest clients throughout California.
Planning Manager / Tuolumne County Community Development Department / 2020 - 2021
Primary responsibilities include planning, supervising, and managing the Land Use and Natural Resources Division of the Community Development Department.
Providing direction and supervision to employees engaged in tasks related to environmental issues and overseeing the coordination of inter-disciplinary analysis of development projects and environmental resources based legislative programs, and applying local, state, and federal rules and regulations including the California Environmental Quality Act. Providing professional advice and assistance to the public specific to environmental resources, land use, community development, zoning, and permits, and serving in the absence of the Director of Community Development and the Environmental Coordinator
Senior Associate Planner / Quad-Knopf Engineering / 2019 - 2020 Primary responsibilities include project management, due diligence, land-use entitlements, CEQA/NEPA compliance documentation, client representation, public hearings and approvals.
Notable Assignments/Projects:
CEQA-EIR for the City of Fresno Municipal Code Amendment relating to adult use and medicinal cannabis retail business and commercial cannabis business. NEPA-PES, CEQA-MND, and technical studies for the Caltrans roundabout facility in Chowchilla, CA.
NEPA-PES, CEQA-MND, and technical studies for the Caltrans roundabout facility in Woodlake, CA.
NEPA-EA, and technical studies for two San Joaquin Valley Homes subdivisions in the City of Lemoore, CA. CEQA-MND, and technical studies for three Lennar Homes subdivisions in Tulare County, CA.
Senior Planner / 4Creeks Engineering / 2018 - 2019
Primary responsibilities include project management, due diligence, land-use entitlements, CEQA/NEPA compliance documentation, client representation, public hearings and approvals.
Notable Assignments/Projects:
Special Use Permit and CEQA-EIR to allow an asphalt batch plant, concrete batch plant, and recycling of asphalt and concrete.
Feasibility Study for the 3.5-mile Rocky Hill Drive improvement project, completed for TCAG and Tulare County.
General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Tentative Parcel Map, and Site Plan for a 42-acre highway serving site.
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Richard Walker, CEQA | CEQA Team Project Manager | Page 2 Senior Planner / Robert Half Legal / 2016 - 2018
The Lake on Wilshire. 1930 W Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles - Conversion of an existing 14-story medical office building into a 220-room hotel, construction of a new five-story, 70,000 square-foot multi-cultural and performing arts center, a 41-story apartment tower with 478 dwelling units, and 933 parking spaces. Entitlements included a General Plan Amendment, Conditional Use Permit for alcohol, Density
Bonus, Site Plan Review, Development Agreement, Vesting Tentative Tract Map.
Olympia. 1015 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA - Construct a new mixed-use development consisting of three high-rise towers (65-story, 43-story, and 53-story) including a four-story podium connecting all three towers, up to 1,845,831 square feet of total floor area, a maximum height of 853 feet above ground level, and a proposed Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 13:1.
The Project would include up to 1,367 residential units and up to 40,000 square feet of commercial space (Option 1), or the Project would include up to 1,000 hotel rooms, 879 residential units, and up to 40,000 square feet of commercial space (Option 2). Entitlements included Transfer of Floor Area Rights, Master Conditional Use Permit for alcohol, Conditional Use Permit for a Major Development Project, Site Plan Review, Vesting Tentative Tract Map, Creation of an “SN” Sign District, Development Agreement.
Project Manager / DSA / 2015 - 2016
Primary responsibilities include project management,
due diligence, feasibility studies, entitlements, CEQA
documentation, client representation, public hearings and approvals.
Notable Assignments/Projects:
13511 Mulholland Drive. 13511 Mulholland Drive, Los
Angeles – Due diligence, feasibility and highest and best use analyses for a site consisting of seven lots and 30.8 acres in Beverly Hills, CA. Complete site investigations, ALTA survey, and preliminary parcel maps for 22
proposed single-family units.
Manhattan Village Shopping Center – 133,389 sq ft of
net new retail development within an 18.3-acre site.
Entitlements included Master Use Permit Amendment
to approve 133,389 sq ft of net new development,
Height Variance to exceed the 30 ft minimum height,
Master Sign Program and Sign Exception Amendment to
enhance the design of the MVSC Site.
Redevelopment of an existing 14.4-acre commercial site in the City of Fountain Valley.
Redevelopment of a 5.5-acre mixed-use site in the City of Orange.
Expansion of existing radio broadcast facilities in the City of San Gabriel and City of Chino.
Expansion of existing telecommunications facilities in the City of Glendale, Ventura County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and Los Angeles County.
Project Manager / DMA / Santa Monica, California /
2012 - 2015
Notable Assignments/Projects:
Manhattan Village Shopping Center (MVSC). The MVSC
Site is located along the eastern side of Sepulveda Blvd, and extends from Rosecrans Ave to Marine Ave. Master
Use Permit Amendment to approve 133,389 sq ft of net new development, Height Variance to exceed the 30 ft minimum height, Master Sign Program (MSP) and Sign Exception
Amendment to amend the 2002 MSP and to enhance the
design of the MVSC Site. CEQA-Project Environmental
Impact Report.
Land Use Planner / Latham & Watkins / 2007 - 2010
Notable Assignments/Projects:
Neptune Marina Apartments and Anchorage/Woodfin
Suite Hotel and Timeshare Resort. Parcel 10R and Parcel FF , Marina del Rey, CA. Land Use Plan Amendment,
Coastal Development Permit, Coastal Approval in
Concept, Conditional Use Permit, Variance, Parking
Permit, Tentative Tract Map. CEQA-Project Environmental Impact Report.
Autry National Center. 4700 Western Heritage Way,
Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Site Plan Review, Vesting Conditional Use Permit for a museum and
education center, Height-District change to permit
additional stories, Zone Variance for parking space
reductions, Conditional Use Permit for the on-site sale of alcohol, Signage Permit for six pole signs and one
monument sign. CEQA-Project Environmental Impact
Report.
Redevelopment of a Marina del Rey property with a
new 250-unit apartment building, dock with 150 boat
slips, waterfront promenade, parking and landscaping.
Lease amendments from Los Angeles County Board of
Supervisors. Design approvals from the Design Control
Board and Small Craft Harbor Commission. CEQA-
MND and site plan approval from Los Angeles County
Regional Planning. Coastal Development Permit from the
California Coastal Commission.
Los Angeles Convention Center renovation and
expansion. Analysis of the Sports and Entertainment
District Specific Plan and Development Agreement
and summary of implications for expansion within the
Specific Plan Area. Analysis of the LACC EIR, land
use entitlements and amendments. Confirmation of
maximum allowable FAR granted by the City of Los
Angeles and CRA. Confirmation of traffic and parking
implications pursuant to the EIR. Project description and applications for EIR amendment and CRA design review.
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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 19
YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 2
EDUCATION:
MA, Urban and Regional
Planning, CA State Polytechnic
University, Pomona
BA, Environmental Analysis and
Design, University of CA, Irvine
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS:
American Planning Association
American Institute of Certified
Planners
Association of Environmental
Planners
Deanna Evans, AICP, ENV SP
ASSOCIATE PLANNER
Deanna has 19 years of experience in environmental and urban planning with significant experience managing complex, high-profile projects to completion on- time, within budget and in compliance with local, state and federal agency regulations.
She is skilled at building collaborative partnerships among multiple organizations and stakeholders. She has served as a Project Manager, with her leadership spanning with multiple stakeholders. She has also worked with local governments processing entitlements and responding to inquiries from the public.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Associate Planner / Interwest Consulting Group / 2022 – Present Environmental Associate / MIG / 2018 – 2019
Project Manager / EW Consulting / 2017 – 2018
Environmental Manager & Senior Planner / Jones and Stokes / 1999 – 2005 Planning Specialist / Los Angeles Unified School District / 1988 – 1999
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
LAUSD CEQA Compliance
Deanna oversaw and monitored the Los Angeles Unified School District’s CEQA compliance including review of all construction and renovation projects for over 500 schools plus ancillary facilities. She collaborated with attorneys to review and provide comments for the district on environmental and planning documents, CEQA legislation, and rulings for applicability to schools and other LAUSD facilities.
She presented oral testimony before decision-making bodies on a variety of other agencies’ projects affecting LAUSD schools and facilities. She determined and processed the appropriate environmental documentation for new schools, existing schools, and support facilities. She served as project manager and coordinator in the preparation of mitigated negative declarations and EIRs. She held public meetings and provided information to the board of education members.
CEQA Guidelines and Manual
Metropolitan Water District of Southern CA – She managed the preparation of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s (MWD’s) new CEQA guidelines and a CEQA manual. Jones & Stokes researched MWD’s existing guidelines and other agencies’ guidelines and applicable procedures and needs. Based on this information, Jones & Stokes prepared customized formal CEQA guidelines for MWD’s adoption. She prepared an informal manual providing MWD staff with the current policies, procedures, and forms. Interactive custom forms have been presented in an electronic format for use by staff. As part of this project, she assisted in teaching several classes on the new guidelines and manual to MWD legal and environmental staff.
City of Glendale, CA
Deanna managed the preparation of the Revised Draft EIR for a high profile, controversial, 572-unit hillside subdivision in the Verdugo Hills in Glendale. Major issues involved slope stability, traffic, air quality, noise, visual, water resources, land use, schools, and biological resources. The EIR and the proposed project were being processed in part as a result of litigation (Los Angeles Superior Court case that required the document be completed in I year). For the proposed project, all seven of the alternatives were analyzed in the same level of detail as the proposed project. The revised draft EJR received more than 200 substantial letters and several 392
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in 3 months. She managed subcontractors and costs for the document which came in on-time and on-budget The final
EIR comprised five volumes and more than 5,000 pages and was certified within the court mandated time-period.
Project Manager / EIR and Supporting Studies for East
Orange Project / City of Orange, CA
Deanna was the Project Manager for a very controversial EIR for the East Orange General Plan (EOGP) and the Santiago Hills II development, which is on an aggressive I-year
schedule. The current proposal involves a comprehensive amendment to the EOPG, pre-zoning of the largely
undeveloped 7,110-acre planning area, and a specific
development proposal involving a tentative tract map for Santiago Hills II on an approximate 494-acre portion of EOPG. Other project components would include a runoff
management plan (ROMI’), modifications to the master plan of arterial highways (MPAH), annexation of the property to the City from the County of Orange, possible development agreements, and a tentative tract map for a portion of the EOGP . For the purposes of environmental review, these
projects would be considered together within one ElR, with the EOGP components to be analyzed on a “program”
level, and the Santiago Hills II components to be analyzed on a “project” level.
Program EIR for the Colorado River Quantifies
Settlement Agreement
Metropolitan Water District and Other Southern
California Water Agencies, Southern California, CA - The Quantification Settlement Agreement Project was very high profile and involved the allocation of water use from the Colorado River. The project included agreements between Imperial Irrigation District Coachella Valley Water District, San Diego County Water Agency, and Metropolitan Water
District. Issues included projected population growth,
water quality, water district conservation activities, regional planning assumptions, comparative water supply, and
projected future water demand. Deanna analyzed several
environmental disciplines such as land use, visual resources, traffic and circulation, and recreation for the program EIR.
She also prepared the mitigation monitoring and reporting plan and facts and findings.
Supplemental EIR for the Irvine Desalter Project
Orange County Water District, Irvine, CA - Managed a
supplemental EIR for a joint project between the Orange County Water District and the Irvine Ranch Water District.
The project is to be located in Irvine and unincorporated areas of Orange County west of the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station and involves construction of a water treatment plant covering approximately 26,000 linear feet of pipelines with associated wells. The completed desalter facilities will be used to collect groundwater, desalt it, and pump it into ground or use it for nonportable water sources.
CEQA Training Courses - University of California, San
Barbara and Various Clients Throughout California
Deanna helped construct courses on environmental
analysis under CEQA. Classes have included “Introduction to CEQA,” “Successful CEQA Compliance, A Step-by-
Step Approach,” and “Understanding NEPA and CEQA
Environmental Review.”
Brea Highlands Specific Plan EIR – City of Brea, CA
Deanna coordinated EIR for a controversial specific plan involving a mixed-use hillside residential master plan
project on approximately 824 acres in the City of Brea and unincorporated portions of northern Orange County. The
specific plan incorporated continued operation of oil and gas production facilities; the development of 10 distinct residential neighborhoods ,with single family detached
homes, townhouses, and apartments; public parks and open space; equestrian, biking, and hiking trails; open space preserved area; and a neighborhood commercial center.
Major issues were health hazards, visual resources, traffic, land use, air quality and noise.
Rubio Canyon Debris Pile EA – USDA Forest Service,
Angeles National Forest, Los Angeles County, CA
Deanna prepared recreational resources section reviewing the effects that four alternatives would have on hikers, rock climbers, and other recreationalists who visit Rubio Canyon’s historic trails, waterfalls, and historic railway and resort structures. Jones & Stokes prepared an assessment of impacts; developed mitigation alternatives; and prepared an EA, a Biological Evaluation/Biological Assessment, and a National Historic Preservation Act consultation package for the Rubio Canyon Debris project. The high-profile,
controversial project was unique in that it needed to assess the environmental impact associated with a previous action by a third party that had resulted in substantially more impacts on Rubio Canyon than were authorized by the USDA Forest Service. Jones & Stokes’ approach was to assess the impact of the past action, develop a range of measures to mitigate the past impact fully or partially, and to assess the impact of implementation of the mitigation measures.
Water Quality Report of Ladd Canyon Bridge –
Caltrans, County of Orange, CA
Assisted in researching and writing the Water Quality
report which identified and recommended both design and construction requirements for the Ladd Canyon Bridge to be replaced. The effort involved an evaluation of the Ladd Canyon Creek’s unique characteristics and the environmental aspects of the region. Identification of the Regional Boards Beneficial Uses for the Creek, the regional groundwater aquifer and potential recharge, local habitat, and potential impacts were part of the effort in developing the report. 393
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 9
YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 2
EDUCATION:
BS, Environmental Policy
Analysis and Planning, University
of California – Davis
Nishant Seoni
ASSOCIATE PLANNER
Nishant has nine years of practical experience with municipal governments. He has worked exclusively with public agencies and brings a wealth of knowledge in urban planning and CEQA. Nishant’s municipal background has given him a keen insight into the needs of local governments. He has intermediate proficiency in Spanish and Hindi, and basic proficiency in Arabic and Portuguese.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Associate Planner / Interwest Consulting Group / 2022 - Present Nishant collects, analyzes and interprets technical land use, environmental, zoning and other City planning permits and data. He ensures compliance with City development standards as well as Local, State and Federal codes and ordinances.
Assistant Planner / Sacramento County / 2015 - 2021
Nishant performed reviews of residential, commercial, and industrial development projects for conformance with applicable county codes, standards, and adopted policies. Conducted environmental review and created environmental documents for a variety of development applications. Coordinated communication between municipal teams, agencies, engineers, consultants, and the applicant. Presented projects to public boards and approving bodies. Led internal process review and implements technological improvements initiatives. Responded to planning inquiries from the public and developers.
Environmental Analyst / Analytical Environmental Services / 2015 Nishant conducted environmental review related to air quality, noise, transportation, and other resources and wrote analysis for CEQA/NEPA documents. Performed air quality emission modeling. Collaborated with staff to perform third-party greenhouse gas verifications as part of CARB’s GHG Verification Program.
Research Aid / UC Davis Policy Institute / 2013 - 2014
Nishant assisted with development of a nationwide collaborative zero-emission vehicle market development project; including data collection and analysis, outreach, and coordination. Produced and distributed video content including research, news and interviews in support of the institute’s mission to inform policy.
Congressional Intern / Office of Representative Jerry McNerney / 2012 Nishant assisted congressional staff with policy analysis, research, and constituent services. Attended congressional briefings and hearings on behalf of the Congressman and staff. Communicated with constituents regarding concerns and the Congressman’s policies.
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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 23
EDUCATION:
Master of Landscape
Architecture Florida
International University
(FIU) School of Architecture
B.A., Architectural Studies
Florida International University
(FIU) School of Architecture
LICENSES /
CERTIFICATIONS:
Registered Professional
Landscape Architect, Florida
No. LA6667663
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS:
American Society of Landscape
Architects
The Underline - Design Advisory
Committee Co-Chair
Gianno Feoli, PLA, ASLA
DIRECTOR, LANDSCAPE URBANISM AND DESIGN
Gianno leads the Landscape Department in creative design strategies for urban environments with specialties in urban design, contextual analysis, and branding. He has experience coordinating design implementation within built- out urban environments, public outreach, and report preparation, where he will lead the effort in the creation of a graphically-rich, easily legible report. Gianno’s experience has encompassed a wide array of project-types, and his strengths lie in client responsiveness, project organization, public outreach, connectivity plans, streetscapes and urban interventions, park design, and form-based urban designs and planning strategies.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Antelope Creek Park, Woodlake, CA - Landscape Architect Lead East Naranjo Transportation Improvements, Woodlake, CA - Landscape Architect Lead
North Shore Community Park, Palm Desert, CA - Landscape Architect Lead North Shore Regional Sports Park, Palm Desert, CA - Landscape Architect Lead Lupine Plaza, Palm Desert, CA - Landscape Architect Lead Hanford Transportation Improvements, Hanford, CA - Landscape Architect Lead Lake Dalwigk Park Improvements, Vallejo, CA - Landscape Architect Lead
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director / Doral Boulevard Beautification Master Plan
Gianna is in charge of streetscape master plan and frontage zoning recommendations.
Director / North Beach Oceanside Park
Gianno was in charge of a 30-acre beach front park design.
Director / Lloyds Estate Resiliency Project
Gianno was in charge of drainage improvements with environmental education components.
Director / Middle Beach Recreational Corridor - PH 2
Gianno was in charge of the new 2-miles of multi-use trail on state-owned lands.
Director / Middle Beach Recreational Corridor - PH 3
Gianno was in charge of the replacement of wooden boardwalk with a multi-use trail on state-owned lands.
Director / Oakland Park Station
Gianno was in charge of the event plaza design in the Culinary District.
Director / 98th Street Park
Gianno was in charge of the community park with playgrounds, restrooms and synthetic turf areas
Director / 92nd Street Park
Gianno was in charge of the community park with flexible lawn, parking and a dog park.
Director / Beachwalk Master Plan
Gianno was in charge of the multi-use trail design on state-owned lands. 395
Gianno Feoli, PLA, ASLA | Director, Landscape Urbanism and Design | Page 2 Director / Rolling Oaks Park
Gianno was in charge of passive park design with trails and custom signage.
Director / Dania Cove Park
Gianno was in charge of waterfront passive park with shoreline stabilization, lawn areas, boardwalk and educational signage.
Director / Harbor Isles Dog Park
Gianno was in charge of the dog park and bio-swale passive drained elements. 396
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 5
EDUCATION:
Master of Landscape
Architecture + Environmental
Urban Design, Florida
International University, School
of Architecture, Miami, Florida
- 2018
LICENSES /
CERTIFICATIONS:
Registered Professional
Landscape Architect, Florida
No. LA6667598
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS:
American Society of Landscape
Architects (ASLA)
Broward Section Chair,
Executive Committee - ASLA
Florida, 2018-2019
Member-at-Large for Public
Relations + Marketing,
Executive Committee - ASLA
Florida, 2019-2022
Public Relations + Marketing
Chair, 2020 Conference
Committee - ASLA, 2019-2020
SELECTED AWARDS +
PUBLICATIONS
2020 Design Award of Merit, SIB
Pedestrian Bridge Park
2020 Outstanding Study Award
/ 2021 Design Award of Merit,
Wilton Manors Urban Form &
Density Study
2021 Design Award of Merit,
Himmarshee Streetscape
2021 Design Award of Honor,
Miami Beach Urban Forestry
Master Plan
Dominic James Mack, III, PLA, ASLA
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Mr. Mack is a Landscape Design professional, with over five years of experience in landscape and urban design, including park design and planting design for both publicly-funded and private projects. Mr. Mack has experience as an architectural fabricator and three-dimensional modeler for landscape architectural and furniture design. He contributes his experience in the creation of communication graphics, 3-dimensional renderings, providing schematic designs, fabrication strategies paired with parametric design, and the development of construction technical drawings.
Mr. Mack is proficient in Rhino 3D, Sketchup, AutoCAD, the Adobe Creative Suite (i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.), and other integral pieces to programs such as Grasshopper, Lumion, Rhino CAM, and Podium.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Antelope Creek Park, Woodlake, CA - Landscape Architect East Naranjo Transportation Improvements, Woodlake, CA - Landscape Architect North Shore Community Park, Palm Desert, CA - Landscape Architect North Shore Regional Sports Park, Palm Desert, CA - Landscape Architect Lupine Plaza, Palm Desert, CA - Landscape Architect
Hanford Transportation Improvements, Hanford, CA - Landscape Architect Lake Dalwigk Park Improvements, Vallejo, CA - Landscape Architect
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
SW 2nd Avenue Streetscapes Project - FTL DDA
Performed technical tasks including preparation of site plan drawings, fabrication strategies, and construction document detailing. Contributed to the selection of materials, palettes, lighting and branding elements
Middle Beach Recreational Corridor Phase III
Performed technical tasks including preparation of site plan drawings, fabrication strategies, and construction document detailing
Paradise Park
Developed preliminary design of conceptual site plan for a promenade focused on enhancing pedestrians’ experiences through ample sidewalks, furnishing, plazas and water features.
North Beach Oceanside Park
Developed conceptual design, produced full illustrative package for DRB approval, assisted in production of construction documents, leading construction administration services.
90th and 91st Streetscape Study
Performed technical tasks including preparation of site plan drawings, fabrication strategies, and construction document detailing
North Bay Road Oceanside Park
Performed technical tasks including preparation of site plan drawings, fabrication strategies, and construction document detailing
Sunny Isles Beach Pedestrian Bridge Overpass Park Study Performed technical tasks including preparation of 3D modeling and rendering, site plan drawings, fabrication strategies, and construction document detailing 397
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 35
YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 4
EDUCATION:
BS California Polytechnic State
University, Pomona
PSMJ - Project Managers Boot
Camp, 2005
LICENSES /
CERTIFICATIONS:
CA Registered Landscape
Architect, 4352
Steven T . Sanhamel, RLA
LANDSCAPE PLAN REVIEWER
Steve has extensive experience in landscape architecture and management, including landscape and irrigation design, construction observations, landscape inspections, plan checking, and cost estimations. Steve is also responsible for his project management, business development, proposal development, marketing assistance, and staff training and review.
PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS
Landscape Plan Reviewer / Interwest Consulting Group / 2020 - Present While working as a landscape Plan reviewer, Steve has worked on multiple projects involving Landscape plan review, construction, inspections, and project management.
Temecula Valley Hospital / Temecula, CA / 2019 - 2020
Provided client with designs and construction drawings, details and specifications for a new maintenance building, associated parking lot, and parking lot expansion. The landscape design was prepared to provide a seamless continuation of the existing site planting in compliance with MWELO requirements.
Avenida Development / City of Ontario / 2017 - 2019
Provided client with designs and construction drawings, details and specifications for a 225-unit residential development. The plans included 3 model home complexes, a 2-acre park, 3 acres of CFD streetscape, common open space and walls and fencing.
The landscape design was prepared in compliance with MWELO requirements.
Alderwood Development / City of Murrieta / 1997 - 2017
Provided client with designs and construction drawings, details and specifications for a 205-unit residential development. The plans included a model home complex, private slope landscape, and walls and fencing. The landscape was designed to provide community consistency in compliance with MWELO requirements.
Santana Regional Park / City of Corona / 1997
While employed at BMLA, INC., provided management and design and construction drawing preparation coordination for a 40-acre regional active sports park. The park included soccer fields, baseball diamonds, a shade pavilion, children’s playground and passive meandering pathways.
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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 2
EDUCATION:
Master of Landscape
Architecture + Environmental
Urban Design, Florida
International University, School
of Architecture, Miami, Florida
- 2023
Master of Architecture, Florida
International University, School
of Architecture, Miami, Florida
- 2021
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS:
American Society of Landscape
Architects (ASLA)
Sophia Neves
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER
Ms. Neves is a Landscape Designer, with combined 2 years of experience in landscape and architecture, including park design and K-12 education in publicly- funded projects. Ms. Neves has experience as an architectural designer and three-dimensional modeler for landscape architectural design. She contributes her experience in the creation of communication graphics, 3-dimensional renderings, providing schematic designs, and the development of construction technical drawings. Ms. Neves is proficient in AutoCAD, Rhino 3D, Sketchup, Lumion, the Adobe Creative Suite (i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Antelope Creek Park, Woodlake, CA - Landscape Designer East Naranjo Transportation Improvements, Woodlake, CA - Landscape Designer North Shore Community Park, Palm Desert, CA - Landscape Designer North Shore Regional Sports Park, Palm Desert, CA - Landscape Designer Lupine Plaza, Palm Desert, CA - Landscape Designer
Hanford Transportation Improvements, Hanford, CA - Landscape Designer Lake Dalwigk Park Improvements, Vallejo, CA - Landscape Designer
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Coral Estates Park
Contributed to the preparation of planting design for construction documents.
Downtown Miami Dog Park
Contributed to technical tasks including preparation of 3D modeling and rendering, site plan drawings, and construction document detailing.
Guy Davis Park
Performed technical tasks including preparation of site plan drawings and construction document detailing.
Santa Clarita Park
Developed preliminary design of conceptual site plan including preparation of 3D modeling and rendering.
Lake Hamilton Trails and Master Plan Visioning
Developed preliminary design of conceptual site plan for a civic park focused on a multi-generational park experience.
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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 30+
EDUCATION:
B.S., Landscape Architecture,
Ball State University, Indiana,
1985
B.S., Environmental Design, Ball
State University, 1985
Ball State Honors College
Sigma Lamba Alpha, Landscape
Architecture Honor Society
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
Landscape Architect, Florida
License #LA0001181
ISA Certified Arborist License
#FL0777
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS:
American Society of Landscape
Architects, Chairperson 1990,
Broward Section
Landscape Inspectors Society of
Florida
International Society of
Arboriculture
Michael D . Conner, PLA, ASLA, ISA
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Mr. Conner has more than 30 years of combined experience in municipal, commercial, and private sector work. As a Registered Landscape Architect and a Certified Arborist, he is also knowledgeable in all aspects of urban and community forestry planning and tree inventory and appraisal - particularly in built-out environments in the South Florida area. His expertise lies in park design, site planning, hardscape and landscape design. He also has successful experience in public space creation and park planning, environmental mitigation, contract administration, site inspections, and grant writing. He will contribute his expertise in park master planning, capital projects management, grant coordination, native planting design, arborist services, and landscape construction administration for park and landscape projects.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Mills Pond Park / Fort Lauderdale, FL
Three new synthetic turf soccer and lacrosse fields including coordinating surveying, civil engineering, electrical engineering, site planning, and landscape architecture.
Patch Reef Park - Synthetic Turf Fields / Boca Raton, FL Conversion of three existing football/lacrosse/soccer fields and included tree relocations, new landscaping, and the design of an automatic irrigation system and booster pump to be able to periodically wet the fields from the sidelines.
Weston Regional Park - Synthetic Turf Fields / Weston, FL Conversion of two existing soccer fields to synthetic turf fields with organic infill material.
Tequesta Trace Park - Renovations & Synthetic Turf Fields / Weston, FL Created landscape park design for the upgrade of park facilities, new trails, expanded parking, and modification of park programming, including new entry signage and the replacement of the football fields with upgraded drainage systems Weston Tree Inventory / Weston, FL
Project Manager/Arborist - inventoried, quantified, qualified and mapped into GIS all street and park trees within the public ROW and on City-owned properties Nova Drive - Complete Streets Improvements / Davie, FL
Developed new planting and irrigation designs for the implementation of some complete streets improvements to the existing two-lane roadway through the Town.
Davie Road Improvements - Phase I & II / Davie, FL
Prepared landscape and irrigation design for the new medians as part of a road widening and complete streets project for Davie Road from SW 39th Street to I-595.
Vista Park Phase II / Weston, FL
Landscape park design for the upgrade of park facilities, new trails, expanded parking, and modification of park programming to include new entry signage and the replacement of the football fields with upgraded drainage systems Miami Gardens - Parks Bond - Construction Management/ Miami Gardens, FL Assisted the City staff with implementation of a $60 million bond program for parks improvements.
Rolling Oaks Park - Pedestrian Trail / Miami Gardens, FL Designed a 1.5 mile long pedestrian trail through Rolling Oaks Park 400
Michael D . Conner, PLA, ASLA, ISA | Landscape Architect | Page 2 Mary Saunders Park / West Park, FL
Detailed site design and landscape and irrigations plans for the improvements at the existing park, which included a new parking areas, an enhanced entranceway and new lighting Public Works Facility / Weston, FL
Created site design, landscape design, and irrigation design for a new public works facility, including a new fueling station, and integrating the City’ branded character, extensive buffer planting along the adjacent residential neighborhoods, and security design planning.
Landscape and Streetscape Design Standards /
Oakland Park, FL
Project Manager: Developed a complete set of new design guidelines and landscaping standards to replace the City’s old, outdated landscape codes and ordinances. This
new document included landscape standards for all new
development, guidelines for all future projects on City roadways and property, as well as recommendations for
homeowners.
Memorial Regional Hospital - 35th Avenue Streetscape
/ Hollywood, FL
Responsible for the design and construction detailing of the hardscpae, landscape and lighting components for a
streetscape design and wayfinding project for a portion of N. 35th Ave through the hospital campus
Andrews Avenue Improvements - Transportation
Enhancement Grant / Oakland Park, FL
Developed a new planting and irrigation design for the major improvements to the Broward County roadway through the
City of Oakland Park as part of a Broward MPO Grant
Oakland Park - Tree Planting Master Plan / Oakland
Park, FL
Project Manager - developed a mater plan that identified all of the tree planting sties in the City on public lands and roadways.
Pines Boulevard Medians - Beautification Grants -
Phase I & II / Pembroke Pines, FL
Landscape and irrigation improvements on two segments
of Pines Blvd.
John U . Lloyd State Park-Boardwalk Replacements /
Dania Beach, FL
Prepared detailed design plans and construction drawings for the replacement of four existing wood boardwalks
providing beach access at the park.
Dania Cove Park / Dania Beach, FL
Developed a waterfront park design on an archaeologically significant site in the City with a scenic mangrove cove, using the site’s history as an opportunity to showcase its historical value and ecological importance.
Precious Paws Dog Park & Memory Gardens / Dania
Beach, FL
Responsible for the design, detailing, and construction administration of a new dog park and memory garden within Patrick J. Meli Park.
Peace Mound Park / Weston, FL
Responsible for the design detailing and construction
administration of a waterfront passive park with the purpose of ensuring the celebration of existence of an archaeological Tequesta Indian burial mound.
Library Park / Weston, FL
Design detailing and construction administration of a five- acre passive-use park with a signature fountain component, outdoor classroom facilities and a historical narrative trail adjacent to a public library, middle school and high school Fort Lauderdale YMCA - L A Lee Miskel Community
Center / Fort Lauderdale, FL
Prepared the tree preservation and relocation plans,
landscape plans, and irrigation design for the development of a new YMCA and multi-use facility located on Sistrunk Blvd.
Emerald Estates Park / Weston, FL
Five-acre passive-use park that included expanding the
parking area, relocating a basketball curt, adding a new walkway with benches, fitness equipment and site lighting.
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital - LEED Gold /
Hollywood, FL
Hardscape and landscape design, as well as irrigation design for the new hospital
Lake Royal Palm Park / Oakland Park, FL
Prepared a study and report on the best management
practices for the maintenance of a large lake adjacent to the Royal Palm Park.
Greening Gateways Committee / Broward, FL
Identified and developed visioning packages for the creation of regional gateways along entrances into Broward County on major highways.
Pines Boulevard - Beautification Grants / Pembroke
Pines, FL
Landscape and irrigation improvements on two segments
of Pines Boulevard east of the Florida Turnpike in Pembroke Pines.
Pines Boulevard Medians - Beautification Grants -
Phase I and II / Pines Pembroke Pines, FL
Landscape and irrigation improvements on two segments of Pines Boulevard west of the Florida Turnpike in Pembroke. 401
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 25
EDUCATION:
Miami Dade Community
College, Miami, Florida
A.A. in Architecture Florida
State University, Tallahassee,
Florida
Marcos Mendoza
LANDSCAPE DESIGN / IRRIGATION
Mr. Mendoza directs the landscape architectural staff in all code compliance and site design issues, ensuring that Quality Control and construction documents are consistent and thorough, while meeting location-specific permit criteria. He will contribute his expertise leading and directing the production and development of construction permit plans, site detailing for constructability and irrigation design.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Antelope Creek Park, Woodlake, CA - Landscape Design for Irrigation East Naranjo Transportation Improvements, Woodlake, CA - Landscape Design for Irrigation
North Shore Community Park, Palm Desert, CA - Landscape Design for Irrigation North Shore Regional Sports Park, Palm Desert, CA - Landscape Design for Irrigation Lupine Plaza, Palm Desert, CA - Landscape Design for Irrigation Hanford Transportation Improvements, Hanford, CA -Landscape Design for Irrigation Lake Dalwigk Park Improvements, Vallejo, CA - Landscape Design for Irrigation
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital / Hollywood, FL
Designed the irrigation system for the new hospital.
Memorial Regional Data Center / Hollywood, FL
Developed plans and details for the relocation of vegetation and new planting.
Memorial West - Bed Tower Addition / Pembroke Pines, FL Developed plans and coordinated details for the hardscape, as well as planting and irrigation design for the major expansion of the Memorial West Hospital facilities.
Shops at Pembroke Gardens / Pembroke, FL
Create site plan design to accommodate and meet parking, fire safety, and circulation requirements.
Fire Station Plaza / Delray, FL
Developed plans and details for a public plaza on a primary threshold into the downtown CRA area.
Tamarind Avenue Streetscape / West Palm Beach, FL
Responsible for the preparation of all construction drawings for the landscape and irrigation features of this critical neighborhood improvement.
Andrews Avenue Improvements - Transportation Enhancement Grant / Oakland Park, FL
Developed a new irrigation design for the major improvements to the Broward County roadway through the City as part of a Broward MPO Grant.
Tamarind Avenue Streetscape / West Palm Beach, FL
Landscape Designer responsible for the preparation of all construction drawings for the landscape and irrigation features of this critical neighborhood improvement project.
Nova Drive - Complete Streets Improvements / Davie, FL
Landscape Designer. Developed new planting and irrigation designs for the implementation of some complete streets improvements to the existing two-lane roadway through the Town of Davie.
Davie Road Phase I and II / Davie, FL
Landscape Designer. Prepared landscape and irrigation design for the new medians as part of a road widening and complete streets project for Davie Road from Nova Drive to I-595.
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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 33
YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 3
EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering, University
of Texas – El Paso
LICENSE / CERTIFICATION
CA Registered Civil Engineer -
59426
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Facility CIP
Facility Maintenance (City
Hall, City Yard, SARTC, Police
Administration, Jail, Stores)
Facility Management (City
Yard, Santa Ana Regional
Transportation Center)
Construction Engineering
Fleet
Environmental Program
Stores
Streetlights
SPECIALIZED SKILLS &
TRAINING
Microsoft Office
Primavera Project Planner
Uniform Building Code
Standard Specifications for
Public Construction
Title 24, American Disabilities
Act
Caltrans Specification and Plans
Tyrone J . Chesanek, PE
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Tyrone is an experienced Deputy Public Works Director managing Street and Utility CIP , Facility and Parks CIP , Facility Maintenance, Facilities Management, Stores, Fleet Services, Environmental Program, and Streetlights. Tyrone assisted in planning, directing, supervising, and coordinating departmental operations; assigned work activities, projects and programs; monitored workflow; reviewed and evaluated work products, methods and procedures. He prepared and presented staff reports to City Council, Council Committees, boards, commissions and numerous civic organizations representing the Department. He assisted with the preparation of operating and capital improvement budgets, including long-term maintenance management and supervised and assisted subordinate supervisors in the operations and maintenance of City infrastructure, and established long-range plans and goals.
Participated in recommending the appointment of personnel; provided staff training; worked with employees to correct deficiencies, implemented discipline procedures, and recommended employee terminations. He coordinated Departmental activities with other departments, outside agencies, and private organizations. He provided staff assistance to the Public Works Director; prepared and presented staff reports.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Project/Construction Manager / Interwest Consulting Group / 2021 - Present Tyrone provided project and construction management services to the following Cities:
City of Fountain Valley
PD Facility Remodel - $2.5 million project
Universal Playground & Recreation Area Project - $2 million project City Hall Finance Office Remodel - $40 thousand project City Hall Entry Security Project - $50 thousand project Fire Station 1 Project - $10 million project
IT UPS/AC/Generator Project - $700 thousand project
City of Brea
South Brea Water Sewer Project - $5.4 million project City of Costa Mesa
Fire Station 3 Renovation - $250 thousand project
Fairview Road – Fair to Newport Boulevard Rehabilitation - $2 million project City of Oceanside
Navigation Center - $5.5 million project
El Camino Bridge Abutment Repair - $60 thousand project Butler Street Storm drain Relining Project - $200 thousand project Code Enforcement Relocation Project - $500 thousand project Deputy Public Works Director / City of Santa Ana / 2019 – 2021 Southwest Senior Remodel Project - $250 thousand project Santa Ana Senior Center Remodel Project - $250 thousand project Walnut Pump Station Project - $5 million project
City Manager Office Remodel Project - $150 thousand project HR Office Remodel Project - $100 thousand project
Principal Civil Engineer / City of Santa Ana / 2011 - 2019 Southwest Senior Remodel Project - $250 thousand project Santa Ana Senior Center Remodel Project - $250 thousand project Council Chamber Remodel Project - $200 thousand project Council Meeting Room Remodel Project - $50 thousand project Ross Annex Chiller Replacement Project - $700 thousand project 403
Tyrone J . Chesanek, PE | Construction Manager | Page 2 PD Evidence Freezer and Refrigerator Storage Replacement Project - $90 thousand project Corporate Yard Roof Replacement Project - $250 thousand project Water Department Office Remodel Project - $50 thousand project OC Fire Station 72 Sink Hole Mitigation Project - $60 thousand project OC Fire Station 70 Roof Replacement Project - $80 thousand project Construction Engineering and Facility CIP Responsibilities: Tyrone supervised and trained engineers, construction managers, and inspectors for an annual CIP of $20-$25 million, which included facility design and construction, street widening and rehabilitation, stormdrain, water, sewer, traffic signal, and streetlight infrastructure design and construction.
He supervised Senior Civil Engineers and consultants on project progress. He worked collaboratively with several City departments to plan, gather input and exchange ideas during the project. He coordinated related interdepartmental projects and conducted special studies, analyses on public works CIP , prepared reports, and recommendations. He performed divisional budgets and Capital Improvement Project budgets. He determined availability of funding for various projects or services. He monitored the progress of ongoing capital improvement projects. He supervised and evaluated performance of subordinates and trained and mentored staff. Tyrone made personnel recommendations for the division.
He supervised the preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and other contract documents for all capital outlay and maintenance projects within the City. Tyrone prepared requests for proposals and review bids submitted by outside consultants. He used current computer software applications to prepare reports, estimates, agreements, written requests to City Council with recommendations, technical analyses, Requests for Proposals, and other documents. He responded to public requests and filled in for the Public Works Director during his absence. He supervised and reviewed all construction contracting performed by the City, directed the inspection and survey of all capital contracts. He monitored and periodically prepared reports on all phases of capital construction contracts administered by the division.
Environmental Program Responsibilities: Tyrone supervised and trained the NPDES Manager. He supervised the management of the City’s Urban Stormwater/NPDES Program in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations and supervise management of the City’s Illegal Discharges/Illicit Connections Program, Water Quality Management Program (WQMP), Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) compliance program, municipal inspection program including but not limited to construction and commercial/industrial facilities, stormdrain facility inspection/cleaning program, and other related programs. He performed an annual Program Effectiveness Assessment (PEA) of the City’s stormwater program for submittal to the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board. He participated in the development, implementation, and administration of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities for stormwater compliance programs. Tyrone participated in the development and administration of the assigned program budget; forecasts additional funds needed; directs the monitoring of and approval of expenditures; and recommends budget adjustments, as necessary. He supervised staff, prioritized and reviewed work, evaluated employee performance, and provided technical guidance and training.
He assisted in the recruitment and hiring of staff. He managed consultant contracts and monitored the work performed, reviewed and approved invoices. He prepared requests for qualifications and requests for proposals; reviewed proposals to ensure conformity with state law, local ordinances, and departmental policies. He performed research, compiles, and analyzes data, and prepared technical reports relating to water quality compliance projects, permits, and programs. He acted as the City’s representative for the stormwater quality program, prepared a variety of reports/presentations for meetings with regulatory agencies, County, local jurisdictions, and other organizations. He attended and participated in professional group meetings and committees. He kept apprised of new trends and innovations in the field of stormwater management.
He maintained storm drain facility asset inventory and oversaw the construction of the Santa Ana Delhi Diversion, which diverts nonstormwater to the sewer and removes trash from the bay.
Streetlight Responsibilities: Tyrone developed goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for Streetlight Maintenance and Smart City opportunities. He over saw the purchase of SCE streetlights. He provided training for a safe working environment and building security. Tyrone oversaw and evaluated the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods. He planned, directed, coordinated and monitored the work of staff and outside contractors in the purchase, maintenance and repair of Streetlights. He developed Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) to establish appropriate replacement cycles and costs. Tyrone ensured financial sustainability and balanced budgets and researched and identified federal, state and local grants to leverage local dollars. He managed maintenance agreements and provided for the oversight and management of streetlight maintenance contracts. He analyzed energy usage of City Streetlights and devised and implemented energy conservation measures. Tyrone ensured safe and legal work practices and prepared Requests for City Council Actions and other documents and reports and made presentations as needed. 404
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 40
YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 13
EDUCATION:
A.S. in Civil Engineering
Technology, Northwest
Wisconsin Technical Institute
REGISTRATIONS/
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Erosion, Sediment &
Storm Water Inspector | 2305
Qualified SWPPP Practitioner |
22064
Caltrans Post Earthquake
Inspections & Safety Evaluation
Caltrans Sampling & Testing
Construction Materials
NICET, Level II Certification
AWS, Certified Associate
Welding Inspector
Nuclear Density Gauge
Operator, Troxler Electronic
Laboratories
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS:
ACIA, American Construction
Inspector Association
AWS, American Welding Society
National Institute for
Certification in Engineering
Technologies
SSPC, The Society for Protective
Coatings
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Construction Management
Inspection
Planning
Schedule Analysis
Project Management
Tom Marnocha, QSP, CESSWI
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Tom is a Construction Manager with 40 years of experience in the field. He possesses a vast array of certifications, including QSP (Qualified SWPPP Practitioner) and CESSWI (Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Storm Water Inspector). These two certifications allow Tom to serve as an inspector, monitoring Storm Water Prevention Plans, ensuring they are adhering to all California rules and regulations.
Tom’s diverse background allow him to bring a deep understanding and expertise to cities and government agencies on large, complex, high-value construction projects.
His projects range from small city projects to multi-million dollar projects including parks, fire stations, street improvements, and community buildings. Tom is an expert in using the Contract Manager Document Control System which facilitates his ability to collaboratively work with all parties, ensuring projects are well-managed and successfully completed.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Construction Manager | Construction Inspector / Interwest Consulting Group / 2011-Present
Tom provides a variety of services to clients in the Southern California region, including construction management, public works construction management and observation, inspection, and SWPPP inspections. He currently provides public works construction management and inspection services on a variety of projects throughout the City of Yorba Linda:
Bastanchury Road improvement Project – Provided CM services for the road widening and resurface, filterra installation, new sidewalk, curb and gutter and streetlights. Traffic signal improvements.
Culver City, Pedestrian Improvement Project – Provided CM services for multiple locations for new handicap ramps and street corner configurations. Pedestrian crossing signal pole improvements.
Culver City, Washington Place Resurface – Street widening and resurface with sidewalk, handicap ramp and curb & gutter installation. Signal improvements for pedestrian crossings.
Town Center Yorba Linda – Provide oversight and CM services for the Town Center development which is a multiple phase multi-year improvement project development.
Richfield Widening Project – Approximately 500 lineal feet (LF) of new curb and gutter, sidewalk and retaining wall. Coordinated utility relocations, survey and materials testing.
Hidden Hills Storm Drain Lining Project – 1500 LF of storm drain lining which includes the flushing, video documentation and lining installation. Bastanchury Road – Project involved the installation of two intersections of new traffic signal poles and head, traffic loops, interconnect communication conduit, construction of new horse trail with fencing, sidewalk and handicap ramp construction.
Richfield/Buena Vista Street Light Improvement Project – Project included relocating Edison power lines, installation of new traffic signal poles, signal heads and safety lighting, traffic loops and advanced loops and restriping. Yorba Linda Medical Office Building – Approximately 10,000 sq. ft. of medical office space. Interwest performed grading, roadwork and sidewalk improvement inspections.
Corta Bella, Heritage, Vista Vel Verdes, Amalfi and Encanto – New residential housing developments totaling more than 500 homes. Interwest performed the grading and SWPP inspections for all three projects.
Traffic Signal – Provided construction management and inspection for new construction of traffic signal at Richfield/Buena Vista ensuring compliance to the plans and specifications.
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Tom Marnocha, QSP, CESSWI | Construction Manager | Page 2 Yorba Linda Water District Phase 1 Water Main – Replacement of 5,000 LF of 18” water main. Provided oversight for the city which included compliance to the required traffic control and completion of the final striping to the city standards. Traffic Signals – $500,000 new construction project consisting of traffic signals at two intersections.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Tom performed construction management and inspection services on a contract basis. Projects included:
City of Santa Ana Warner Avenue Improvement Project, Main to Oak. 6/2021 to 12/2023 - Provide Construction Management and Inspection of the $11.5 million construction cost for installation of 1700 LF of Storm Drain including 1200 LF of 10 x 6 Box Culvert. 3000LF of Water Main and services. Underground all existing utilities including SCE and Cable. Warner Ave. Street Widening, new traffic signals, Landscaping and irrigation. Tom’s duties include providing CM support and all inspection services. The project is scheduled to be completed December 2023. Pier Avenue Streetscape – $4 million project, which had several funding sources including a $1.2 million federal ARRA Grant from the State Water Boards. The primary goals for this project for the City of Hermosa Beach was to improve the aesthetics of the street and improving pedestrian accessibility, parking, landscape and hardscape. Pier Avenue is the City’s “main street” in the downtown area connecting Pacific Coast Highway to the City’s Municipal Pier and Pier Plaza.
Pier Avenue is one of the few MTA Bus Routes in the City and will include new bus shelters and other transit related improvements.
Civic Center Median – This project for the City of Garden Grove involved replacing the existing landscaping and irrigation on a busy road. Project also involved installing a perimeter decorative mow strip and a city monument with lighting.
Garden Grove Euclid Intersection Improvement Project – This project included widening the right turn lane on north bound Euclid to east bound Garden Grove, including adding protective barriers at the corner. The project also included adding decorative sidewalk crosswalks and a garden wall at the NE corner of the intersection. Freedom Park – $10 million, 23-acre park project in the City of Palm Desert that received the California Park and Recreation Society’s (CPRS) Award of Excellence. Served as Construction Manager for the project, which included underground utility construction; clearing and grubbing; irrigation and landscape installation; rough and finish grading for baseball fields, volleyball courts, tennis courts, skate park, play equipment, and soccer field with an underground drainage system; concrete site improvements; curb and gutter; asphalt parking lot; a Snack Bar and Men’s/Women’s Restroom facility per City of Palm Desert specifications and plans. Coordination with Coachella Valley Water District on the placement of a future well site was a major component of the project. Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency – Served as the owner’s representative on this $4 million, 8,200 sf Visitor Information Center project. Responsible for quality control and construction safety oversight. Conducted daily meetings and conferences; and received, managed, and distributed submittals. Managed all contract administration and compliance. Staff also provided pre-construction (including a biddability/constructability review) and construction management services.
Rancho Mirage Santa Rosa Villa Housing Project – Provided pre-construction services, and construction management and administration-related services for the City’s low-income housing project. Was on site daily serving as owner’s representative. Ensured construction safety oversight, quality control, progress payments, contract administration/ compliance, and document control.
Rancho Mirage Public Library – A new $15 million public library, a one-story civic library building of approximately 43,000 square feet on a 9-acre site located along Highway 111 between San Jacinto Drive and Paxton Drive. The building interior floor plan consists of offices, classrooms, a commercial kitchen, a conference room, a dining room, lounges and reading rooms. The site development incorporates two transition roads and parking lots, civil grading/soil export work, architectural surface feature improvements, and irrigation and landscaping. Hathaway Park Improvements – As Construction Manager, provided construction management services for the installation of new playground equipment at Hathaway Park for the City of Lomita. Capital Improvement Projects – Construction Manager and Inspector for capital improvement projects in the City of Lomita ranging from street repair to the construction of new municipal facilities. Coordinated and scheduled appropriate design services, reviewed completed plans and specifications, prepared or supervised the preparation of bid packages, reviewed bids and provided general engineering supervision during construction. Tracked all project correspondence using Expedition.
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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 48
YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 6
EDUCATION:
BS, Biological Sciences,
Stanford University
LICENSES /
CERTIFICATIONS:
International Code Council,
8245536
ICC Residential Building
Inspector
ICC Certified Building Official
ICC Building Codes and
Standards Module
ICC Legal Module
ICC Management Module
California Contractor B, C-10,
880961
Charles Collett, ICC
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR
Charles is a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with proven success in department supervision and private and government construction project management. He is a proactive problem-solver and is skilled at applying value-added metrics to real situations. He has demonstrated the ability to effectively balance project goals with audit and control requirements. Charles is an independent thinker with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, developed while working with contractors and public and Governmental staff. He has successfully structured and implemented guidelines, procedures, and strategies to consistently meet budget requirements for various types of construction projects.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Construction Manager / Construction Inspector / Interwest Consulting Group / 2018-Present
Charles provides construction management and inspection services to our clients in Riverside County, including most recently the City of Palm Springs. Charles provides oversight, coordination of subconsultants and inspectors, project documentation, and attentive customer services to Southern California municipalities.
Construction Inspector / City of Wildomar / 2022
2021 Street Rehabilitation Program- Involved slurry seal, and street reconstruction.
Bundy Canyon Road Reconstruction- Involved sound wall, storm drain, road reconstruction.
Sub-Division inspections.
Engineering Assistant / City of Eastvale / 2021
Construction of 911 Memorial Monument- Involved in bidding of project and completing project.
Management construction inspection, contractor awards and finalizing. Multiple City events construction.
Project management of various street striping and rehabilitation projects.
Project Manager / City of Palm Springs / 2020
Managed various City projects.
2020 City Rehabilitation Project- Street reconstruction. Palm Canyon Drive- Traffic signal improvements.
Construction Inspector / City of Rancho Mirage / 2020
Sub-division inspections and lot finals.
Construction Inspector / City of Victorville / 2019
Sub-division inspection, storm drain, curb and gutter, road improvements and utility inspections.
Construction Manager / City of Yucaipa / 2015-2018
Charles was responsible for managing various construction projects, including design, bidding, construction management, project inspection, billing, change orders, project awards, as well as project closing and staff reports. Charles also trained new staff to provide the City of Yucaipa with additional construction inspection capabilities. He also managed many other projects like Caltrans Funded and CBDG. Charles also took part in public relations and assisting with the preparation of RFPs/RFQs. 407
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Public Works Manager / City of Yucaipa / 2009-2015
Charles was responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Parks and Street Divisions. The day-to-day operations included maintenance of the parks, streets, and building maintenance. Charles was also responsible for supervising and managing up to 8 Public Works personnel as well as handling the establishment of the department’s budgeting requirements. He established and implemented budgets, and was accountable for hiring, evaluations, discipline and dismissals. Charles also led the Traffic Signal Maintenance, as well as project design.
Construction Engineer / City of Yucaipa / 2003-2009
Charles was accountable for the day-to-day construction management for various construction projects throughout the City of Yucaipa, including training staff and managing construction inspection. Charles was also responsible for the project management regarding billing, change orders, and project close outs. He also assisted with the management of City funds, Caltrans Funded, CBDG and various other funded projects.
Director of Development / Project Manager / City of Downers Grove, IL / 2001-2003 Charles oversaw all office activities and was trusted to supervise major construction projects. He has experience in project management from start to finish; His work focused on the billing, change orders, budgeting, estimating, design, bidding, and close outs of multiple engineering projects. Charles also did payroll, prepared RFP/RFQ responses, and organized client billing and meetings.
Director of Public Works / Village of Morton Grove, IL / 1997-2001 Charles directed and managed the day to day operations of the Public Works and Engineering Division with included 46 employees and 40 equipment vehicles. Charles oversaw many divisions within the Public Works Division including Engineering, Automotive, Parks, Street and Water and Sewer. Charles was in good standing with the State of Illinois as he managed City funded projects, City hired consultants and attended different City council meetings. Charles also managed traffic signal meetings and maintenance, trained staff and sent staff reports to City Council. Charles has experience in managing projects from start to finish including billing, informal and formal bidding, budgeting and estimating, change orders and project close outs. He also prepared RFPs, RFQs, and has experience in construction inspection.
Engineer Assistant / City of Morton Grove, IL / 1993-1997 Charles oversaw the day to day operations of the Engineering Division which included budget development, design, bidding and construction management of various types of projects. He supervised and managed engineering personnel and handled the foundation of the departments budgeting requirements. He not only hired, evaluated, disciplined, and dismissed staff but also trained and oversaw the employees.
Resident Engineer / City of Chicago, IL / 1989-1993
Charles provided Engineering services to four municipalities whom were City of North Chicago, Village of Libertyville, Village of Deerfield and Village of Morton Grove. His services included management of all office activities including training staff, preparing staff reports and managing City hired Consultants. He has experience in supervising major construction projects which included budgeting, estimating, bidding, project deign and preparing RFPs/RFQs for various projects. Charles has a relationship with the State of Illinois as he worked with the Illinois Department of Transportation and attended City Council and Board meetings.
Civil Engineering Technician / City of Monterey Park/ 1977-1989 Charles managed various construction projects for the City of Monetary Park including design, bidding, construction management, project inspection, billings, change orders, project awards, project closings and staff reports. He trained new staff to provide the City with additional Construction Inspection assets.
Draftsman / City of Huntington Park / 1974-1977
Charles was hired under the Comprehensive Employment Training Act program and his duties included working on Topographic surveys for Construction, assisting in Project Design and Construction Inspection. 408
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 21
YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 1
EDUCATION
BS in Mechanical Engineering,
University of Puerto Rico
MS in Real Estate and
Construction Management,
University of Denver
REGISTRATIONS/
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer, Puerto
Rico, 21692
Certified Construction Manager
Certified Facility Manager
Executive Leadership, Cornell
University
AFFILIATIONS AND
RECOGNITIONS
International Facility Managers
Association (IFMA)
CG Achievement Medal
CG Team Meritorious Award
Navy and Marine Corps
Achievement Medal
Anselmo Martinez, PE-M, CCM
SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER
Anselmo’s diverse background in construction management and facilities brings a comprehensive understanding of building systems and contracting practices that are extremely valuable to his clients. He has worked with Design Build and Design Bid Build opportunities, as well as Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract vehicles.
PROJECT SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
City of Oceanside / Navigation Center (Homeless Shelter) / Construction Manager
Full remodel to convert a 5,600 sq ft school campus into a 55-bed homeless shelter.
The $7.15M project included demolition of all interior systems and components. The scope of work consisted of roof replacement, HVAC, electrical switch gear upgrade, plumbing of all wet and dry systems, fire protection, flooring, painting, window replacement, full bathroom renovations, water heaters, parking lot repairs, paint, railing, and landscaping.
City of Brea / Arovista Park Modernization / Construction Manager Conducted constructability reviews, coordinated with Police, Fire, Building and City staff and compiled all comments during the 65%, 85% and 95% design stages.
Performed quantity validation on the Engineer’s estimate. Provided all redlines and tracked completion of all design items for the design of a 14-acre park that have new basketball courts, new pickleball courts, new amphitheater, bike and walking trails and new playground structures.
City of Brea / City of Brea Street Rehabilitation / Construction Manager Served as Construction Manager during the construction stage. Reviewed and approved submittals. Reviewed and documented daily reports. Conducted weekly meetings, created agendas and meeting minutes. Interacted with City staff to coordinate utility interruptions with local residents and tenants. $758k project included the repair of 12 ADA ramps, asphalt repairs, raising manholes and valves, and slurry.
Coast Guard Construction Management / Full interior renovations of 38 Coast Guard houses / Reference: Lemuel Beauchamp / beauchamp .pe@ gmail .com, 787 .368 .7873
This project included the interior renovation of 38 Coast Guard houses. Houses were approximately 2000 sq. ft. Demolition and renovation included kitchen cabinets, counter tops, sink, faucet and garbage disposal, installation of monolithic panels in showers, bathroom cabinets, bathroom sink, bathroom faucets, replacement of linoleum tiles with porcelain tiles throughout, painting of patio enclosures, interior paint and installation of window screens.
Coast Guard Construction Management / Installation of new floating pier and fenders
The floating pier used by Coast Guard small boats was damaged by Hurricane Maria and this project replaced all the floating platforms with 180’ floating deck. The project included the installation of (2) 220V , and (1) 110V power and water supply pedestals, (8) 10’ diameter foam filled fenders and (2) 20’ D type fenders. 409
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Project Engineer / Interwest / 2023 – Present
Manage public works projects including client liaison, agency coordination, scheduling, and budget.
Manage project teams consisting of multi-disciplined
technical staff members.
Function as a liaison between City staff and other
technical groups within or outside the company.
Program Manager / Bureau Veritas / 2022 – 2023
Conducted facility condition assessments, capital
planning, commissioning, and facility code compliance.
Coordinated ADA and energy audits in the west region
for federal, state, school districts, colleges, universities and real estate owners.
Reconstruction Liaison / US Coast Guard / 2020 – 2022
Generated $85K in savings by advocating for a repair of pier piles in lieu of replacement.
Led Puerto Rico Hurricane’s Damage Assessment Team
to quickly identify and coordinate associated repairs.
Conducted critical facility assessments to determine
viability of relocating a station and provided
recommendation to Coast Guard officials to drive the
future of the Coast Guard presence in St. Thomas.
President and General Contractor / Two Anchors
Construction / 2019 – 2020
Developed a marketing, sales, and corporate growth
strategy, and implemented a state and federal
compliance program.
Completed over 12 renovation projects, managed five
in-house skilled laborers, and multiple subcontractors of various trades.
Became a preferred Zillow Vendor and completed
multiple expedited projects that met their rigorous
standards.
Facility Manager / Westfield / 2018 – 2019
Managed facility operations in support of daily tasks, preventative maintenance, tenant coordination and
capital project execution on a 40 acre site with 1.3M sqft of retail space, 5000+ parking spots, and more than 60
tenants.
Developed a 3-year capital expenditure plan taking into consideration deferred maintenance information, center
priorities, and property inspections.
Completed several parking, roof, flooring, and main
sewer line repairs totaling more than $1M.
Director Project Management / Irvine Company / 2013
– 2018
Developed a 5-yr Capital Expenditure Budget for
140 apartment communities (60,000 apartment units)
by studying historical data, completing condition
assessments, and collaborating with landscaping,
energy management, life safety, security, reinvestment, information technology, purchasing, and major vendors.
Collaborated with contracting and finance to complete quarterly forecasts.
Director / Ledcor / 2009 – 2012
Oversaw the federal construction program, coordinated proposals, forecasted vertical construction and civil
opportunities, and managed business development.
Directed the small business mentor / protégé initiative including acquiring $120K sole source contract for
protégé firm.
Achieved the highest small business participation by
identifying the need to provide better support and create effective enterprise-wide procedures.
Program Manager / US Navy / 2008 – 2009
Managed $125 million with 28 construction projects
in support of Katrina recovery, base realignment, and
closure actions.
Led a staff of engineering technicians, construction
managers, contract specialists, and office assistants.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary engineers and
architects to ensure adherence to specified criteria and generate any necessary modifications during the design
review process.
Resident Officer in Charge of Construction / US Navy /
2006 – 2008
Managed $20+ million in construction projects for
the Navy, Army, Air Force, and Centers for Disease
Control ranging from security improvement and water
distribution projects to environmental remediation and
drainage projects.
Developed statements of work, project specifications, estimates, and pre-negotiation objectives.
Conducted technical and cost proposal evaluations,
reviewed designs, coordinated pre-construction
meetings, and awarded contracts.
Public Works Officer / 2005 – 2006
Led a high-performing team of seven employees to
provide facilities maintenance and planning support to
nine Navy Marine Corps Reserve Centers across three
states.
Oversaw $1.5 million in annual facility maintenance and preventative services.
Managed the integrated priority list of minor construction / maintenance projects.
Assistant Public Works Officer / 2002 – 2005
Provided facility management services to 97 buildings, housing 10,000+ sailors.
Managed a preventative maintenance program and
building inspections.
Coordinated 300 volunteers in a week-long beach clean- up effort covering eight miles of coastline property and collecting 80 tons of refuse.
Field Engineer / Halliburton / 2001 – 2002
Responsible of assembling, troubleshooting and
maintaining well logs.
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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 14
YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 2
EDUCATION:
Bachelors of Science in Business
Administration, Old Dominion
University
Associates of Science in General
Studies, Tidewater Community
College
LICENSES /
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Building Contractor
#1264416
Certified Construction Manager
CMCI #30732
OSHA 3015: Excavation,
Trenching, and Soil Mechanics
Stormwater Erosion and
Sedimentation Control
Inspector
Stormwater System
Construction Inspection and
Maintenance
IS-100.b, IS-200.b, G-200, IS-
230.d, G-300, G-400, IS-700.a,
IS-800.b
Ryan Spradlin, CCM, CBC
CIP MANAGER
Ryan Spradlin is a CIP Manager with a host of licenses and certifications that speak to his skill set. He has worked for Interwest Consulting Group as a CIP Manager for one year, however, he was employed with Giordano & Associates – a family company of Interwest – for five years prior to this position.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CIP Manager / Interwest Consulting Group / 2022 – Present Responsible for managing public works staff, including client liaison, agency coordination, scheduling, and budget.
Function as a liaison between City staff and other technical groups within or outside the company and manages project teams consisting of multi-disciplined staff members.
Responsible for the preparation of engineering project proposals and task orders including the determination of scope, schedule, and fees.
Assistant Public Works Director / City of Parkland / 2018 - 2022 Assisted in the direction, planning, organizing, implementation and overall supervision of the Public Works Department operations.
Worked with subordinate supervisory staff to develop detailed work schedules and standards, as well as performance monitoring of construction and maintenance functions.
Ensured departmental compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards policies, and procedures, and initiated action to correct deviations or violations.
Public Work Manager / City of Parkland / 2016 - 2018
Directed the work of subordinates involved in street, storm water, facilities, fleet and parks maintenance operations.
Coordinated maintenance activities to achieve the most effective utilization of staff, time, materials and equipment.
Reviewed plans and specifications for proposed construction projects prepared by consultants to determine feasibility.
Superintendent / Ric-Man International / 2016
Planned, coordinated and supervised construction activities; monitored status of work in progress and inspected completed work to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
Assisted with developing purchase orders and establishing the budget for projects.
Prepared subcontractors / vendors quote analysis sheets.
Construction Inspector II / Calvin, Giordano & Associates / 2013 -2016 Completed inspections of construction work, methods and materials to compare actual work with approved plans, specifications and applicable codes. Conducted field measurements to verify conformity to plans, specifications, standards and as-built drawings.
Maintained daily reports of construction activities and inspections along with photographs documenting the construction progress.
Estimator / Lanzo Construction / 2013
Reviewed, interpreted and accurately estimated scope of work as described in the project documents.
Verified that subcontractors / vendors scope of work are accurate in quantities and items included in their proposals.
Assisted with change order estimating as required by jobs in progress. 411
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Field Coordinator / Calvin, Giordano & Associates / 2011 - 2013 Exercised considerable independent judgment in the monitoring of project progress in relation to construction schedule and reporting to the field manager, project administrator and engineer. Recorded and reported all unacceptable work and follow up on defective work corrected by the contractor. Verified and reviewed pay requisitions from the contractor to include measuring all field quantities for correctness.
Project Coordinator / Estimator / Tenex Enterprises, Inc . / 2009 -2011 Engaged in on-going civil works, parks and building contracts including drainage, water distribution, sewer system, road construction, and street scape enhancement for various cities. Applied knowledge of roadway and underground utility construction standards, specifications, MUTCD, environmental regulations, safety requirements, DBE / EEO guidelines, and related rules and regulations to adhere best management practices.
Estimated projects to include going to pre-bid meetings, doing the takeoff of quantities, and putting together proposals and bid packages for various municipalities and counties. 412
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 25
YEARS W/ INTERWEST: 1
EDUCATION:
MBA, University of Southern
California
B.S. Electrical and Electronics
Engineering, California State
University, Chico
LICENSES /
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Construction Manager
(CCM), #25035
Engineer-In-Training (EIT)
#169726
OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Certified
First Aid / CPR/ AED Certified
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS:
Institute of Electrical &
Electronics Engineers
Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honors
Society
CMAA, Sole Proprietor Member
Dinukshi Kane, CCM, EIT
SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER
Dinukshi’s technical competencies and skills consist of: MS Office Suite, MS Project, Google Workspace apps, PROCORE, EPM, Kahua, P3/6, Bluebeam, Prolog, Monday.
Com, Expedition, E2020, and AutoCAD (working knowledge).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Project Engineer / Interwest Consulting Group / 2023 - Present Perform project management and construction management duties for capital improvement projects.
Responsible for management of public works projects, including client liaison, agency coordination, scheduling, and budget
Manage project teams consisting of multi-disciplined technical staff members.
Construction Manager / U .S . Marshals Service / 2021 - 2023 USMS Roybal Building Detention Area Upgrades ($5M) & Redesign of HVAC Upgrades in Detention Space ($5M)
Managed design / build TI project for GSA, including a complete redesign of the HVAC system in the detention space.
Coordinated and managed design process from concept to cost for HVAC and ensured that the design team adhered to USMS’s PUB 64 design requirements. Managed design comments spreadsheet and ensured all stakeholders and reviewers received each round of drawings as design progressed, and that they met their deadlines to provide their comments and feedback on time.
Project Manager / National Retail Transportation, Inc . / 2021 Warehouse new construction & rehabilitation
Managed two concurrent projects which included a new construction warehouse and preparation of existing facility for new client transition. Utilized Monday.com software to manage project plan and tasks to coordinate among multiple stakeholders including operations, maintenance, construction, etc. Facilitated building upgrades on a compressed schedule for a timely relocation and move in.
Project Manager / La Mirada High School/ Cumming Corporation / 2020 Gym & Locker Room Expansion Project ($17M)
Tasks included running weekly meetings, reviewing, preparing estimates and negotiating change orders with the contractor.
Analyzed and evaluated to get resolutions to field issues. Coordinated among AOR, IOR, GC and CM teams to stay on schedule.
Project Manager / South Coast, Inc . / 2019 -2020
Multiple design/ build projects ($250k-$4M)
Worked part time on managing clients such as Metro on facility relocation projects, ensuring that the in-house design team met all tenant’s relocated business needs.
Coordinated among the design team, tenant, and client to ensure that the design was within budget and within the requirements of the client and allowable scope for relocation projects.
Performed job walks / site surveys for design of the new facility which included measuring existing spaces and implementing information into new design at the new locations, space planning, creating schedules of machines, fixtures and furniture required, review of estimates, subcontractor selections, contract management, attending meetings to discuss design progress / status, schedule, etc.
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Project Manager, Ramos CS / Metropolitan
Transportation Authority / 2018 - 2019
Design of Eastside Access Improvements Project ($25M) Managed the design of above project for Metro.
Extensively coordinated with the design team and City of LA Bureaus to obtain AFC 100% design drawings.
Managed the comments log and ensured that all
responsible parties entered their comments within the
given review time.
Construction Manager / Vanir Construction
Management, Inc . / 2011 - 2017
City of Santa Clarita Capital Improvement Projects –
Annual Slurry Seal and Overlay Project 2016-2017 ($11M) Worked closely with the City project manager to manage multiple contractors working in different sites throughout the City.
Communicated and coordinated with inspectors and
managed project budget.
Prepared change orders and monthly pay applications.
Science Career & Mathematics Complex at East Los
Angeles College (Owner: Los Angeles Community
College District) and Student Union Building
Los Angeles Harbor College ($79M)
Managed design / build contract of new construction
of complex and other multiple projects including site
restoration with bungalow removal and installation of a storm water system.
Managed design process in collaboration with the GC
to ensure that the stakeholders’ input was taken into
consideration during the design process.
Coordinated meetings to discuss design items to ensure resolutions to keep the design in progress and under
control of schedule and budget.
New terminal addition to Tom Bradley International
Terminal (TBIT) (Owner: Los Angeles World Airports/
Airport Development Group) . Terminal 2, 3 & 6
Renovation Project
LAX ($2B)
Performed page turn reviews with design team and
helped coordinate to prepare progress sets for
construction / LADBS review / permitting.
Reviewed specifications and construction contract
documents for constructibility for T2, 3 and 6 renovation. Assisted with bid analysis and reviewed pre-bid drawings and specifications.
Senior Project Manager / Otis Elevator Company /
2010 - 2011
New terminal addition to Tom Bradley International
Terminal (TBIT) (Owner: Los Angeles World Airports).
($30M)
Managed scope of elevators, escalators and moving
walks for the new TBIT terminal, from mobilization
through installation.
Coordinated with project team, the GC, Owner and other subcontractors to ensure contract was administered per the terms of contract and owner’s procedures and within budget. Reviewed Otis submittal drawings from engineers against contract drawings to ensure owner requirements were met.
Senior Office Engineer / TBI & Associates, Inc . / 2008 - 2010
LAUSD Valley Region Elementary School #12: Classroom
building with underground parking, Administrative
building, Library and Multi- purpose building with kitchen and lunch shelter. Underground utility installation.
($27M)
Managed elementary school construction project from
mobilization to close-out.
Coordinated with LAUSD, GC, A/E, DSA and other public agencies to facilitate progress of construction.
Attended all meetings including partnering meetings
with contractor and consultants.
Project Engineer / DPR Construction / 2006 - 2008
LEED Gold café project and 2 simultaneous research lab construction and tenant improvements of office building. ($8M)
Assisted in managing café demo / LEED Gold project.
Managed two fast track ‘at risk’ concurrent tenant
improvement projects (valued at $800K and $4.8M).
Coordinated, monitored and reported on subcontractor
compliance with LEED requirements.
Project Engineer / Bernards Construction / 2004 - 2006
$16M Palmdale Sheriff’s Station
Consisted of main building of administrative offices and holding cells.
Grounds included mechanic’s base for squad car
maintenance and a fueling station with underground fuel tank and utilities.
Downtown $76M LAPD project consisted of underground
garage, office spaces and 4 levels of holding facilities.
Project Engineer / Mallcraft Inc . / 2003 - 2004
$45M telecommunication infrastructure upgrade project at California State University, Chico.
Assisted construction team in the field by supervising subcontractors, updating as-builts with final site
conditions / measurements, conducting daily site
inspections to ensure the student occupied campus was
safe at the end of each work day.
Field Engineer / Interstate Construction Inc . / 2002 - 2003
Built 2 $600k & $700k substations and laid out / installed overhead and underground power lines.
Intern / Field Engineer / Helix Engineering (Pvt) Ltd . / 1998 - 1999
Surveyed existing tea factories and assisted in design of new tea factories and upgrades.
Prepared estimates for proposed work.
Performed blue-print reading for existing and new
construction.
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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 23
EDUCATION:
Master of Arts in Organizational
Management, Public
Administration, Ashford
University, San Diego, CA
(Graduated Summa Cum Laude)
Master of Science in Civil
Engineering, California State
University, Fullerton, CA
(Graduated with Honors)
Bachelor of Science in
Construction Engineering
Technology, California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona,
CA (Graduated with Honors;
Member of the Golden Key
Honors Society)
Associate of Science in Fire
Science, Mt San Antonio
College - Walnut, CA
Associate of Science in
Construction Inspection,
Fullerton College, CA
Associate in Engineering
Technology, Marine Technology,
College of Oceaneering,
Wilmington, CA (Dean’s Honor
Roll)
LICENSES /
CERTIFICATIONS:
PE, Civil Engineer, California,
C70667
Certified Water Distribution
Operator, Grade D2, California
Certified Water Treatment
Operator, Grade T2, California
California Qualified SWPPP
Developer
Certified Commercial Diver
Certified Weld Inspector
Everett Mundkowsky, PE, MSCE, CCM
SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER
Everett has 23 years of experience managing infrastructure and construction projects with a high level of success. He is skilled at delivering exceptional cost-effective designs in the construction and renovation of industrial water treatment plants, water conveyance and storage facilities and marine structures. Everett is a dynamic leader with the ability to develop and empower team members to achieve a high level of performance. He is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps – Desert Storm.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Project Engineer / Interwest Consulting Group / 2024 – Present Responsible for management of public works projects, including client liaison, agency coordination, scheduling, and budget.
Manages project teams consisting of multi-disciplinary technical staff members. Functions as a liaison between City staff and other technical groups within or outside the company.
Construction Manager / CDM Smith / 2020 – 2024
Mitigated contractor claims on the $1.9M Mesa Water District Wilson Street Pipeline Replacement Project.
Worked closely with project designers and owner’s representative to quickly resolve issues, which avoided excessive extra work costs and extended overhead claims on concurrent projects.
Mentored and coached new engineers and inspectors while managing multiple projects.
Closely tracked and negotiated cost of extra work caused by supply chain delays and unforeseen conditions.
KEY PROJECTS:
$12.8M Orange County Water District PFAS treatment plants for the City of Garden Grove.
$5.8M Orange County Water District PFAS treatment plants for the East Orange County Water District.
$3.5M Orange County Water District PFAS treatment plants for the Irvine Ranch Water District.
$1.5M Mesa Water District Mainline Valve Replacement.
Resident Engineer / Metropolitan Water District of Southern California / 2004 – 2020
Reduced agency liability by effectively negotiating costs of delays and extra work required to provide a quality product that met the needs of the customer. Mitigated contractor claims on the $29M Palos Verdes Reservoir refurbishment project.
Successfully completed $16M La Verne Maintenance Shops Upgrades project that had become stalled due to challenging design issues. Carried on to completion the $4M Yorba Linda Power Plant Replacement when the original engineer in charge of construction resigned. Successfully completed the $118M Diemer Ozone Retrofit Project.
Associate Engineer / Port of Long Beach / 2002 – 2004
Reviewed submissions and requests for information and performed constructability reviews of plans and project specifications. Maintained and operated the inspection boat for the construction management team as well as tracked, identified and inspected materials delivered to the site. Associate Engineer / Port of Los Angeles / 2001 – 2002 Assisted in the construction management of the Los Angeles Harbor Department Pier 400 Project in Los Angeles, CA., including the coordination of submissions 415
Everett Mundkowsky, PE, MSCE, CCM | Senior Project Engineer | Page 2 and requests for information, reviewing plans and project specifications. Organized and maintained all the project document files, troubleshooting and maintaining the office Intranet server. Maintained all workstation computers and designing minor changes requested by the client.
Firefighter / Fire Truck Captain / US Marine Corps Veteran Supervised an aircraft firefighting and rescue team in the training for and aggressive suppression of aircraft fires, air crew rescue, and response to various emergencies on an airport in a challenging expeditionary environment. Served on active duty for Desert Shield / Desert Storm. Awarded Meritorious Unit Commendation
Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal
National Defense Ribbon
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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 11
YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 1
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, Human
Performance, Florida Gulf Coast
University
LICENSES /
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Parks and Recreation
Professional, CPRP
Certified National Alliance for
Youth Sports Clinician
American Red Cross First Aid
American Heart Association
CPR/AED/FIRST AID
FEMA IS100, IS200, IS700, IS800,
G300 and G400 Certifications
Scott Harrison, CPRP
PLAN REVIEW ARCHITECT
Scott Harrison has 11 years of diversified experience on a municipal level with construction projects. He has a multitude of certifications and is well-versed in Parks and Recreation.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Plan Review Architect / Interwest Consulting Group / 2023 - Current Review building plans and related documents for compliance with building codes, policies, and jurisdiction requirements for commercial, industrial and residential buildings.
Projects include new residential, commercial, and industrial facilities, and remodel projects.
Assist homeowners, designers, and contractors by providing information and interpretations of building codes and regulations.
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation / City of Parkland / 2021 - 2023 Scott directed, planned, implemented, and provided overall supervision of Parks and Recreation Operations. He developed and monitored the department budget comparing revenues vs. expenses and provided visual reports at the end of each fiscal year. He developed scopes of services for various RFP , RFQ, and ITB competitive bids. He reviewed plans and specifications for proposed construction projects and supervised construction activities; scheduled pre-construction and weekly project update meetings, monitored status of work, and inspected completed work to ensure compliance to plans. Scott would prepare and present agenda and action items to City commission during strategic planning sessions and public meetings.
Scott served as the Logistics Section Chief in times of Emergency Operations.
Parks and Recreation Manager / City of Parkland / 2019 - 2021 Scott managed, staffed, and supervised a 30,000 square foot recreational facility, 12 clay court tennis center and 9 different City parks. He led the development and implementation of a 5-year Park Master Plan through an RFP process. Scott was the project manager for multiple capital improvement projects and reviewed plans and specifications for proposed construction projects. He also developed and managed the infrastructure replacement plan throughout parks.
Parks and Recreation Facility Coordinator / City of Cooper City / 2016 - 2019 Scott coordinated and organized staff schedules, rentals, and facility operations of a Community Center and Pool and Tennis Center. He administered the planning, coordination and supervision of department park projects and facility renovations.
Scott was the director of camp programs overseeing curriculum, hiring, and training of staff. Scott served as the Logistics Section Chief in times of Emergency Operations.
Crew Leader – Special Events / Town of Davie / 2014 - 2016 Scott implemented, organized, and supervised contracted programs, events, and facility operations at Bergeron Rodeo Grounds. He managed budgets, preparations, and coordination of large-scale special events lasting three days and consisting of 30,000 in attendance.
Recreation Leader II / Town of Surfside / 2012 - 2014
Scott organized summer camp registration process, staff schedules, field trips and payroll. He developed and implemented contracted programs for community members of all ages. Scott hired, trained, and supervised eleven part time staff. 417
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 25
YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 6
EDUCATION:
Associates Degree, Paralegal
Studies, MTI College
Associates Degree, General
Studies – 2002
REGISTRATIONS/
CERTIFICATIONS:
QCM US Army Corps of
Engineers
Bilingual in English and Spanish
John Welch
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR
John brings more than 19 years of experience in the areas of construction management, inspection, planning, schedule analysis, project management, contract administration and compliance, field engineering, and quality assurance for a variety of public works, residential and transportation projects.
John’s diverse background has given him insight into serving cities and government agencies on large, complex, high-value construction projects. His experience ranges from small city projects to multi-million-dollar projects, including highways, street improvements, and airport taxiways. John is able to collaboratively work with all parties ensuring projects are well managed and brought to a successful completion.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Construction Inspector / Interwest Consulting Group / 2018 - Present John provides a variety of services to clients in the Southern California region, including construction management and inspection. Most recently, he served the City of Laguna Hills as a Public Works Inspector, responsible for encroachment permit inspections which varied from private homeowner driveway approaches to City sidewalk curb & gutter, sidewalk and street work. John also reviewed encroachment permits for CIP projects, sewer and water replacements, and utility company projects. His work included reviewing applicable traffic control plans, ensuring adherence to City and County specifications, and addressing public convenience and concerns. Underground permit and CIP reviews also included City upgrades to traffic signalization and street revitalization projects, such as replacement and slurry seal projects.
Construction Superintendent / CMG / 2017
John supervised parking lot improvements for Rocky Mountain College, maintained work schedules and kept the project on time.
Construction Quality Control Inspector / CTE / 2016 - 2017 John managed the complete removal and replacement of Wal-Mart parking lots, including concrete, asphalt and overlay in the Cities of Kennewick, Othelo and Moses Lake, Washington State.
Foreman / Knife River Corporation / 2014 - 2017
John oversaw improvements to the taxi-way at Williston Sloulin Airport Field in North Dakota. He managed the installation of underground utilities, gutter, curb, paving and restriping for Mercer County, North Dakota. This project included concrete, asphalt, while maintaining business access during the widening of US 85 in Watford City, North Dakota. He oversaw Storm drain improvements including concrete curb and gutter, and asphalt removal and overlay for City of Crosby.
Project Manager / SFM Constructors, Inc . / 2014 – 2015 John served as project manager for Edwards Airforce Base, and Palmdale Plant 42, runway 4/22, overseeing concrete Spall Repair and Taxi-way rehabilitation to completion.
QCM Superintendent / Eagle Engineering & Development, Inc . / 2012 – 2014 John supervised the demolition of existing buildings, underground wet/dry utilities, and asphalt and paving for Fort Irwin Army Corp of Engineers. John worked on street rehabilitation, new pedestrian bridge and road project forTwenty Nine Palms USNC/NAVFAC. John also supervised the removal of multiple facilities, installation of new office buildings and mass grading, new roads, and parking areas for Long Beach Veterans Hospital.
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Superintendent / CC Meyers, Inc . / 2011 – 2012
Responsible for tie-in to existing ROW for the City of Anaheim and coordinating with Cal-Trans on MSE wall.
Partner | Officer / Autobahn Construction Corporation / 2006 – 2009 John participated as manager for Cal-Trans project improvements in District 7, 8, & 12.
Foreman / All-American Asphalt / 2006
John was instrumental in the 15.7-mile Malibu to Woodland Hills project, including mill and overlay, widening and installation of guardrail, stripping and rumble strips.
Superintendent / R .J . Noble Company / 1999 – 2006
John managed varying projects including John Wayne Airport Taxiway, The Irvine Company projects, Whitter Blvd Improvements, Interstate 5, 15, and 405. He was also in charge of road rehabilitation for Disneyland Drive for California Adventure.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Street Experience
John is a seasoned inspector with years of experience providing oversight on street improvement and rehabilitation projects.
Over his career, John has managed and overseen projects including:
Harbor Blvd Median Island Installation – City of Anaheim Lincoln Blvd Rehabilitation Mill and Overlay with PCC Improvements – City of Buena Park Various Locations Street Removal and Install Concrete Treated Base – City of Westminster Removal of Trees, Install Concrete Intersection at Valley Blvd. and Rosemead Blvd., and Mill and Overlay of Valley Blvd. – City of Rosemead
MacArthur Avenue Rehabilitation, Mill and Overlay – City of Newport Beach Broadway and Anaheim Blvd. Rehabilitation, PCC Sidewalks, Storm Drain, AC Paving and Re-striping – City of Anaheim Ellis Avenue Rehabilitation, Mill and Overlay, PCC Improvements, BTW Beach Blvd. and Magnolia – City of Huntington Beach
Reconstruct all ramps on the I-405 Freeway – Brookhurst, Magnolia, Beach Blvd., north and southbound; channel traffic with k-rail removal, place new metering lights, place lean concrete, pave AC, and new striping – Caltrans Pinyon Hills (Phelan) install new signals (overhead masts), widen Highway 138, add deceleration lanes, and add concrete ADA ramps at the corner of Highway 138 and Oasis Road – Caltrans Install multiple ramps for ADA Compliance at various locations – City of Westminster Construction of a John Wayne Airport Taxiway
Road Rehabilitation for Disneyland Drive for California Adventure Park John is familiar with the APWA “Greenbook” Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, AWWA Standards, County Public Works Standards, traffic control procedures, and State and Federal Building Codes related to site accessibility as well as Title 24 and ADA requirements. He is also well-versed in the Caltrans’ Local Programs Manual, having completed multiple Caltrans improvement projects in Districts 7, 8, & 12. 419
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 20
YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 1
EDUCATION:
BS, Business Administration,
Alliant International University,
CA
AA, Integrated Studies, San
Diego Mesa College, CA
LICENSES /
CERTIFICATIONS:
QSP
CESSWI
NASSCO ITCP
Alison Luedtke, CESSWI, QSP
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR
Alison has 20 years of municipal construction inspection experience. She has her SWPPP Practitioner certification as well as her Certified Erosion Sediment and Stormwater Inspector certification, further making her an experienced and knowledge public works inspector.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Construction Inspector / Interwest Consulting Group / 2023 - Present Construction Inspector II / City of Carslbad, CA / 2015-2023 Alison created and maintained inspection logs and daily reports for all types of construction projects including both private development and capital improvement projects. She reviewed, negotiated, and processed change orders, and tracked time and materials for T&M work. She prepared and issued the statement of weekly number of working days log and measured quantities and prepared progress payments. Alison maintained project files throughout construction projects including submissions, RFIs, change orders, as-built changes, correspondence, certified payroll, site photographs, and more. She processed record drawings at the completion of all projects and coordinated with third-party monitoring and special inspection services for capital improvement projects.
Field Engineering Inspector II / City of Escondido, CA / 2004 - 2015 Alison coordinated with various City departments including streets, water, collections, parks, and electrical services for various construction activities.
She reviewed project plans and specifications for various types of construction projects including both private development and capital improvement projects. She conducted site inspections for surface improvements, water lines, sewer lines, storm drain systems, dry utility conduits, street lighting and traffic signals, and various other public improvements to ensure they were in compliance with the project plans, specifications, and agency standards. She performed BMP inspections for all projects for compliance with NPDES General Construction Permit and agency Storm Water Programs. She inspected the traffic control set-up for conformance with the approved plans and made necessary adjustments to maintain public safety.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Daly Ranch Road Rehab - Grind and mill in place 1 mile of existing road, compact to 95% for subgrade and overlay.
Grape Street Improvements - Abandoned existing water services and run new 1-inch copper services to all residences. Installed RCP retaining walls. Install new curb, gutter and sidewalk. Constructed new section of roadway with 4-inches AC on 6-inches of class II base
Romeria Drainage Improvements - Removed existing deteriorated drainage channel and construct new 10-foot wide channel with splash wall and access road.
Hoover/Highland CMP Replacement Project - Removed existing deteriorated corrugated metal pipe and install new RCP with associated inlets and clean outs. Beech Reverse Angle Parking – Installed type 2 slurry on Carlsbad Blvd. and stripe Beech with reverse angle parking stalls along with associated signage. CMP Replacement Project Carlsbad Blvd north of Island Way - Removed existing CMP pipe and replace it with new RCP with associated inlets and cleanouts. CIPP line existing section of CMP on Carlsbad Blvd.
Simsbury Court Sewer Extension Project - Installed 700 feet of new 10-inch diameter C-900 sewer main, eight new sewer manholes, and abandon Simsbury Lift Station.
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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 40
YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 1
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
Certified Erosion, Sediment
and Storm Water Inspector
(CESSWI), #4694
Qualified Storm Water
Practitioner (QSP), #25924
AHERA Building Inspector
#02121; EPA/AHERA Asbestos
Abatement Contract Supervisor
#AACS-817-95
John Dela Cruz, QSP, CESSWI
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR
John has over 40 years of private and public works project construction management and inspection experience. Mr. Dela Cruz has a thorough knowledge of the Public Works Standard Plans and Specifications, Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications, Work Area Traffic Control Handbook, Greenbook, Construction General Permit and OSHA safety orders. His project expertise includes residential, commercial, retaining walls, grading, wet and dry utilities, parking lots, roadways, highways, bridges, retaining walls, water treatment and storage facilities, construction and post construction water quality structures and environmental projects.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR / INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP /
2023 - PRESENT
ARDURRA: 2015 TO PRESENT / ON-CALL MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES, CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CA
CIVIL SOURCE: 2014 TO 2015 / ON-CALL MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES, CITY OF DOWNEY, CA
WILLDAN: 2008 TO 2015 / ON-CALL MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES, CITY OF LONG BEACH, CA
JD CRUZ, INC .: 2000 TO 2008 / CONSULTANT TO HARRINGTON
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING FOR ON-CALL MUNICIPAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES, CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
SHAPELL INDUSTRIES, DEVELOPMENT OF A 775-ACRE MASTER
PLANNED COMMUNITY, SANTA CLARITA, CA
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
Transportation Corridor Agency, Eastern and Foothill Transportation Corridors, Orange County, CA.
City of Temecula, Streetscape Enhancement Project, Temecula, CA. City of Santa Ana, Harbor Boulevard Street Rehabilitation, Santa Ana, CA. The Mission Viejo Company, Street Improvement Projects, City of Aliso Viejo, CA. Moulton Niguel Water District, AMP Pump Station Lake Forest, CA. West Basin Municipal Water District, Water Treatment Facility and a 72” Secondary Influence Pipeline, El Segundo, CA.
Mission Viejo Company, Oso Parkway Road Extension, Mission Viejo, CA. Hillside and flat land grading projects for Presley Homes, Kaufman and Broad Homes, William Lyon Homes, S&S Construction, JM Peters Homes and Hon Development.
American Savings Bank, Renovation Projects throughout the US. Cal State Dominguez Hills Jr. College, Renovation Projects, Carson, CA. CMP Replacement Project Carlsbad Blvd north of Island Way 421
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 20+
YEARS W/ INTERWEST: 12
TRAINING:
SWPPP Training
BMP Training
Gonzalo Murillo Jr .
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR
Gonzalo is a construction Inspector with an extensive background in the construction industry. He brings over 20 years of hands-on, diverse knowledge and is experienced with both small and large public works projects such as: housing development, concrete flatwork, traffic control, storm water, street work/repair, parks, and lights.
His vast experience allows him to bring a clear understanding and considerable depth to any project, contributing to the success and safety of all projects.
Gonzalo has a strong work ethic, is detailed oriented, possesses natural leadership skills, and enjoys project teamwork and working independently. He maintains a productive environment by providing thorough inspections, maintains excellent communication, and delivers a high level of customer service in a professional manner.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Archibald/Limonite Road
Public Works Inspector | This was an industrial site project which included rough and precise grading for building pads, the installation of on-site sewer and water lines with pressure testing both Storm drain installation and off site connections and inspecting the storm drain mainline structure connection with manholes. The project also included street improvements that consisted of full replacement of street sections, sidewalk installations and the installment of traffic signal lights.
Hamner/Swan Lake
Public Works Inspector | This project was part of a CIP street widening project. It consisted of traffic control which included full lane closures and detours, removal and replacement of curb and gutter, placement of full street sections which included excavating for sub grade and inspecting for compaction, placement of rock base material sections and asphalt paving, installation of traffic signal lights, coordination for electrical power and signal light technicians to activate signal lights and street improvements with sidewalks and ADA ramps installed.
Sumner/65th Street
Public Works Inspector | This project was part of a CIP traffic signal light and ADA ramp project. It included directional boring and installment of electrical conduit and equipment, inspection of signal light pole foundations and placement of signal poles, removal and replacement of city sidewalk and ADA ramps, and scheduling for electrical power and signal light technician for activation of traffic signal lights.
Citywide Encroachment Permits / Fiber Optic Installation Public Works Inspector | This project required multiple permits for directional boring and installation of electrical conduit and fiber optic placement, traffic control, restoration of sidewalks, parkways and asphalt base paving with grind and asphalt overlay.
Hellman Avenue and Schleisman Rd / Interwest Consulting Group Public Works Inspector | This development project consists of 354 new single family homes on the southeast corner of Schleisman Road & Hellman Avenue. Upon completion, Interwest inspectors have inspected approximately 3.15 miles of new residential roadway pavement (19 new streets), 6.3 miles of sidewalk, curb and gutter,
0.85 mile of arterial roadway pavement, 0.85 mile of sidewalk, curb and gutter on the major roadway and all traffic control devices.
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Archibald Ave and Schleisman Rd / Interwest Consulting Group Public Works Inspector | This development project consists of 173 new single family homes. The project includes approximately 1.3 miles of new residential roadway pavement – 8 new streets, 2.6 miles of sidewalk, curb and gutter, 1.5 miles of arterial roadway pavement, 1 mile of sidewalk, curb and gutter on the arterial roadway and all traffic control devices associated with the improvements.
Limonite Ave and Bellegrave Ave / Interwest Consulting Group Public Works Inspector | This development project has 204 new single family homes. Upon completion, Interwest inspectors have inspected approximately 1.5 miles of new residential roadway pavement (16 new streets), 3 miles of sidewalk, curb and gutter, 0.16 mile of major roadway pavement, 0.16 mile of sidewalk, curb and gutter on the major roadway and all traffic control devices.
River Road West of Archibald Ave / Interwest Consulting Group Public Works Inspector | This repair project was part of a development project with 290 homes. Repairs were needed due to pavement failure at several locations caused by sewer line failure. River Road was excavated in the failure section and re-compacted to avoid future settlement of the roadway. Interwest provided inspections and oversight of the trench excavation and all traffic control associated with the work.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Public Works Inspector / Interwest Consulting Group / 2012 - Present Gonzalo performs construction observation services to several southern California clients.
Public Works Inspector / City of Chino, CA / 2007 - 2008 Provided public works inspection for various projects throughout the city. Supervised pipeline installations and performed pipeline testing.
Public Works Inspector / Consulting Firm / 2005 - 2007
Provided inspection on various client projects which included the inspection of curb and gutter, wheelchair ramps, city sidewalks, catch basins, traffic control, and road/lane closures. Supervised street improvements, base grading, and pavement finishing.
Labor Foreman / AW Davies / 1988 - 2005
Supervised the installation of various water pipelines, sewer, and storm drains. Finish Grader on a variety of projects. Machine operator of backhoe excavators and loaders
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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 35+
YEARS W/ INTERWEST: 5
REGISTRATIONS/
CERTIFICATES
Certificate for Construction
Inspection, East LA College
40 Units of Supervision Courses,
Cerritos College
12 Units of Inspection Courses,
Orange County Community
College
Specialized Inspection Courses
offered Through Los Angeles
County
Paul Keizer
PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR
Paul is a seasoned Public Works Inspector with over 35 years of experience in the public sector. He is very familiar with all relevant codes and regulations and has a demonstrated track record of successfully delivering high profile construction projects in a cost-effective manner, keeping the public and everyone involved with the project safe. Paul communicates well with city government, contractors, and the public to achieve a properly constructed end product.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Public Works Inspector / Interwest Consulting Group / 2019 - Present Paul provides public works inspection for cities throughout Southern California.
Supervisor Contract Construction / County of Los Angeles / 2006 - 2017 Paul inspected multiple Waterworks Districts projects such as the Topanga Booster Pump Station, Topanga Oaks Waterline, Marina Del Rey Waterline and Malibu Feeder Project, Malibu Canyon Tunnel and Kanan Dume Tunnel lining projects. He supervised multiple water tank relining projects including the installation of new roofs, manways, ladders and entire sections of tanks. Paul inspected sewer lining projects including Marina Del Rey sewer and manhole lining projects. He was Inspector-in-Charge of multiple storm drain projects including Avenue K Phase I & II. He reviewed and oversaw the inspection of pavement preservation projects, and was Division Safety Coordinator for 2 years.
Head Construction Inspector / County of Los Angeles / 2002 - 2006 Paul supervised the Westchester Permit Office and approved and issued road permits and oversaw a staff of 6. Permits included service cuts, driveway aprons, storm drain connections, movie permits and encroachment permits within the jurisdiction. He oversaw the inspection of sewer lines, storm drains, sidewalk, curb and gutter, catch basins and roadways for home developments.
Senior Construction Inspector / County of Los Angeles / 1994 - 2002 Paul served as Resident inspector for various storm drain projects including Dominger Ave. Pump Station and Drain, Doris Coast Pump Station and Drain, and Cherry Ave.
Drain in the City of Lakewood. He inspected multiple emergency sewer projects, and inspected multiple low-flow diversion projects.
Construction Inspector / County of Los Angeles / 1989 - 1994 Paul inspected underground storm drain lines and connections after project completion.
He operated underground TV camera inspecting sewer lines and well casings.
Senior Road Maintenance Worker / County of Los Angeles / 1987 - 1989 Paul oversaw and assisted paving, concrete and cleanup crews at LA County’s Watts yard. He was in charge of youth gang crews and general relief workers. Paul assisted in performing monthly street inspection, rating the quality of each street in his jurisdiction.
Road Maintenance Worker / County of Los Angeles / 1985 - 1987 Worked on paving crews often as the screed man. Poured and finished concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk. Operated heavy equipment. Inspected pavement restoration contracts.
Road Laborer / County of Los Angeles / 1983 - 1985
Poured and finished concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk. Operated heavy equipment.
Inspected pavement restoration contracts.
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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 9
YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 1
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Civil
Engineering, Arizona State
University
LICENSES /
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Medium Pressure Gas
Planner with SoCal Gas
Zaid Ali
PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR
Zaid is a critical thinker with strong verbal and written communication skills. He speaks English, Pashto, Farsi, and Arabic. Zaid is skilled in the following software:
Primavera P6 Scheduling, MS Office, Excel, PPT, MS Project, SharePoint, Confluence, AutoCAD, Access, Procore, and Trimble.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Public Works Inspector / Interwest Consulting Group / 2023 – Present Participate in the inspection of public works construction to assure compliance with specifications, city standards, regulations, and safety conditions. Review project plans and specifications for completeness, accuracy and compliance with city standards and specifications.
Recommend changes and improvements as appropriate
Construction Inspector II / HRGreen / 2022 – 2023
Performed full construction inspections of construction projects for different local agencies.
Carried out inspections for Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects. Completed Public Works inspections for the City of Laguna Hills and City of Palos Verdes Estates.
Project Engineer / Ferrovial / 2018 – 2022
Helped with construction activities for structures for package 4 of the CA High Speed Rail Project.
Coordinated with the engineering team with foreseeable problems with designs that could not be matched in the field.
Coordinated with subcontractors to ensure construction plans where fully implemented.
Civil Transportation Engineer / Caltrans / 2015 –2018
Performed construction management and inspection duties. Interpreted and enforced state’s requirements and compliance. Ensured engineering integrity of construction projects including plan revisions, engineering inspections, and compliance with plans and specs. 425
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 35+
YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 1
EDUCATION:
AS in Public Works, Citrus
College
LICENSES /
CERTIFICATIONS:
National Association of Sewer
Service Companies Inspector
Certificate
Remi Nunez
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR
Remi has over 35 years of experience in the public works industry, with over 14 years providing electrical inspection. He is experienced at providing inspection services on fiber-optic installation of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) conduit and fiber optic cables, pavement rehabilitation which includes cold-in-place recycling of asphalt concrete on major projects, sidewalks, concrete structures, driveways, water main and service installations and much more.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Construction Manager / Interwest Consulting Group / 2023 – Present Perform daily field inspections of residential, commercial, and public facility construction projects. Interact with the public and explain technical information to both technically and non-technically trained individuals. Review residential and commercial plans and engineering calculations for building components to ensure compliance with applicable codes.
TRANSPORTATION PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Construction Inspector / Pavement Rehabilitation Project ($1 .5 Million) / City of Fontana / 2022
Inspected pavement rehabilitation projects consisting of pavement grinding, asphalt concrete overlay with placement of conventional and ARHM AC materials, adjustment of utilities consisting of manholes and water valves, pavement marking installations, detector loop replacement, and traffic control.
Construction Inspector / Caltrans District 8 (08A3068) / San Bernardino & Riverside Counties ($23 Million) / 2020
Provided construction inspection for the SR-10 roadway improvements project, between Redlands and Yucaipa. His work included fiber optic installation and nighttime freeway closures.
Construction Inspector / Hot Spot Intersection Improvements Rosemead Blvd . ($1 .4 Million) / City of Pico Rivera / 2019
Provided daily inspection of the contractor’s work checking for compliance. He maintained a set of red lined plans for as-built corrections and prepared punch lists for final acceptance of the work.
WATER / WASTEWATER PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Construction Inspector / Moulton Niguel Water District, Forbes Road Phase II ($98,200) / City of Laguna Niguel / 2018
Provided as-needed staff augmentation and construction inspection services in support of the District’s electrical work, startup and commissioning, linings and coatings, structural work, welding, and other general overflow inspections.
Construction Inspector / EVMWD, Regional Agricultural Pipeline Conversion ($160,000) / City of Lake Elsinore 2018 – 2019
Provided daily inspection of the contractor’s work checking for compliance. All work was documented through daily inspection reports and photo documentation.
Construction Inspector / Golden State Water Company, Barstow / Simi Valley / 2015
Provided inspection for water line replacement, installation of fire hydrants, water values, water services, and water appurtenances, trench backfill and compaction, water disinfection, trench reconstruction in various locations. 426
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 7
YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 1
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts in Economics,
Minor in Environmental Studies,
University College Maastricht
Helen Maggitti
GRANT WRITER
Helen is proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite, Adobe InDesign, and SAS Programming.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Grant Writer / Administer / Interwest Consulting Group / 2024 – Present Development, management, and implementation of local capital improvement programs.
Private development entitlement and plan review.
City traffic engineering.
Grant Writer / San Diego American Indian Health Center / 2023 – 2024 Managed post-award compliance for awarded grants.
Prepared and submitted new grant applications, non-compete continuation applications, progress reports, financial reports, etc. Worked with Health Center staff to deliver grant objectives and meet deadlines.
Grant Writer / MNS Engineers / 2020 – 2023
Collaborated closely with grant writing team to research, write, review, and submit grant applications.
Implemented any necessary community outreach.
Completed any necessary studies or assessments, including benefit cost analyses.
CivicSpark Climate Fellow / Americorps / 2019 – 2020
Supported the City of Carpinteria in reaching the goals laid out in their Strategic Energy Plan.
Collaborated with agency staff and outside stakeholders. Researched and developed documents, plans, and ordinances.
Student Intern / Hobart and William Smith Office of Sustainability / 2017 – 2019
Completed two greenhouse gas inventories in support of Hobart and William Smith colleges’ Carbon Commitment with Second Nature.
Collected emission source data and calculated resulting emissions. Researched and proposed projects to mitigate & offset emissions. 427
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Town of Apple Valley
Daniel Alcayaga, Planning Manager
760.240.7000 ext. 7205
[email protected]
Building Inspection Services
Planning & Zoning
Real Estate
City of El Monte
Jess McCloskey, Chief Building Official
626.580.2050
[email protected]
Building Inspection Services
Construction Management
Engineering Services
Public Works
Traffic Engineering
City of San Jacinto
Robert Johnson, City Manager
951.487.7330
[email protected]
Engineering Services
Traffic Engineering
City of Palm Desert
Shawn Muir, Community Services
Manager
760.776.6481
[email protected]
Construction Management
Engineering Services
Landscape Architecture
Planning & Zoning
City of Pico Rivera
Pamela Yugar, Director of Parks and
Recreation
562.801.4326
[email protected]
Construction Management
Engineering Services
Parks & Facilities Management
Plan Review
City of South Gate
Arturo Cervantes, Public Works Director
323.563.9567
[email protected]
Building Inspection Services
Construction Management
Public Works
Engineering Services
Traffic Engineering
On-Call Planning Services
Firm References
At Interwest, we believe that client satisfaction and repeat business with these clients is the ultimate indicator of our success as a firm. We encourage you to contact the references below to provide testimony of our capability to perform your requested services, adhere to schedules and budgets, and exceed expectations on a reoccurring/on-call basis.
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services Other Clients
Interwest currently serves over 300 communities across California, providing services from building inspection, plan review and code enforcement to civil engineering, landscape architecture, urban planning, transportation/traffic planning and grant writing/administration. Below is a list of current clients in that we provide services similar to those listed in the RFQ.
City Client
Since
Services Provided
City of American Canyon 2018 Construction Management; Engineering Services; Traffic Engineering
City of Anaheim 2022 Planning & Zoning
City of Angels Camp 2022 Planning & Zoning
City of Antioch 2023 Engineering Services; Public Works; Traffic Engineering; Planning & Zoning
City of Atwater 2023 Engineering Services; Planning & Zoning City of Auburn 2023 Planning & Zoning
City of Benicia 2023 Planning & Zoning
City of Brea 2023 Engineering Services
City of Buena Park 2021 Planning & Zoning
City of Campbell 2023 Planning & Zoning
City of Canyon Lake 2019 Construction Management; Engineering Services; Public Works City of Cathedral City 2023 Construction Management; Engineering Services; Public Works; Real Estate; Grant Writing & Administration; Planning & Zoning City of Chico 2023 Environmental Services; Planning & Zoning City of Chino Hills 2022 Engineering Services
City of Claremont 2019 Planning & Zoning, Bulilding Inspection Services, Public Works City of Compton 2020 Engineering Services
City of Corona 2017 Construction Management; Engineering Services; Public Works; Building Inspection Services; Planning & Zoning, Plan Review City of Costa Mesa 2018 Construction Engineering Inspections; Construction Management, Building Inspection Services
City of Covina 2019 Planning & Zoning
City of Del Mar 2023 Planning & Zoning
City of Eastvale 2023 Engineering Services
City of El Cerrito 2022 Planning & Zoning
City of El Monte 2020 Construction Management; Traffic
Engineering, Engineering Services
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Since
Services Provided
City of Elk Grove 2019 Construction Management; Construction Engineering Inspections; Engineering Services
City of Encinitas 2022 Engineering Services
City of Fairfield 2021 Planning & Zoning
City of Fontana 2020 Engineering Services; Landscape Architecture City of Fountain Valley 2021 Building Inspection Services; Construction Management; Construction Engineering
Inspections; Building Inspection Services
City of Galt 2023 Public Works; Engineering Services
City of Garden Grove 2022 Building Inspection Services; Engineering Services; Planning & Zoning; Plan Review; Real Estate
City of Grand Terrace 2020 Construction Management; Engineering Services City of Hanford 2023 Grant Writing & Administration; Construction Management, Engineering Services; Landscape Architecture
City of Hermosa Beach 2020 Construction Management; Public Works City of Indio 2023 Grant Writing & Administration; Planning & Zoning City of Irvine 2023 Engineering Services; Plan Review
City of Isleton 2023 Planning & Zoning
City of La Mesa 2022 Building Inspection Services; Engineering Services; Plan Review; Public Works
City of La Quinta 2023 Planning & Zoning
City of Laguna Beach 2020 Construction Engineering Inspections; Construction Management
City of Laguna Niguel 2023 Engineering Services; Traffic Engineering City of Lake Forest 2023 Construction Engineering Inspections; Construction Management; Engineering Services
City of Lancaster 2022 Building Inspection Services; Engineering Services; Plan Review; Traffic Engineering; Landscape Architecture
City of Lawndale 2022 Engineering Services; Public Works City of Livermore 2023 Planning & Zoning
City of Lodi 2023 Planning & Zoning
City of Menlo Park 2022 Public Works; Survey and Mapping 431
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Since
Services Provided
City of Merced 2023 Building Inspection Services; Construction Management; Engineering Services; Grant
Writing & Administration; Landscape Architecture;
Planning & Zoning; Plan Review; Real Estate
City of Modesto 2022 Planning & Zoning
City of Moorpark 2021 Planning & Zoning
City of Moreno Valley 2019 Engineering Services; Planning & Zoning City of Newport Beach 2022 Engineering Services; Public Works City of Oakland 2022 Planning & Zoning
City of Oceanside 2020 Construction Management
City of Oroville 2023 Planning & Zoning
City of Oxnard 2019 Building Inspection Services; Construction Management; Plan Review; Public Works; Traffic Engineering;
Planning & Zoning, Grant Writing & Administration
City of Oxnard 2023 Building Inspection Services; Planning & Zoning; Plan Review City of Palm Desert 2022 Construction Management; Engineering Services; Landscape Architecture; Planning & Zoning
City of Palmdale 2021 Engineering Services; Planning & Zoning; Plan Review City of Pasadena 2023 Public Works
City of Perris 2003 Engineering Services; Building Inspection Serivces, Public Works City of Pico Rivera 2021 Construction Management; Engineering Services City of Pomona 2023 Engineering Services; Plan Review; Water Policy & Planning City of Rancho Cordova 2021 Engineering Services
City of Rancho
Palos Verde
2020 Construction Management; Engineering
Services, Traffic Engineering
City of Redwood City 2022 Planning & Zoning
City of Rio Vista 2023 Planning & Zoning
City of Riverbank 2023 Planning & Zoning
City of Rocklin 2023 Planning & Zoning
City of San Dimas 2023 Planning & Zoning
City of San Jose 2023 Building Inspection Services; Code Enforcement; Planning & Zoning; Plan Review
City of San Juan
Capistrano
2023 Engineering Services; Public Works; Traffic Engineering 432
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services City Client
Since
Services Provided
City of San Luis Obispo 2023 Traffic Engineering
City of San Mateo 2023 Building Inspection Services; Code Enforcement; Fire Services; Landscape Architecture; Plan Review
City of Santa Ana 2023 Building Inspection Services; Construction Management; Plan Review; Engineering Services
City of Santa Clarita 2023 Building Inspection Services; Plan Review; Public Works City of Santa Maria 2023 Engineering Services; Traffic Engineering City of Santee 2023 Planning & Zoning
City of Seal Beach 2020 Plan Review; Public Works; Plan Review, Engineering Services City of Signal Hill 2022 Landscape Architecture; Planning & Zoning City of South Gate 2022 Traffic Engineering; Building Inspection Services; Construction Management; Public Works
City of South Pasadena 2021 Traffic Engineering; Engineering Services; Plan Review City of St. Helena 2021 Planning & Zoning
City of Stockton 2023 Public Works
City of Thousand Oaks 2020 Construction Management; IT Services; Real Estate; Traffic Engineering
City of Tracy 2022 Engineering Services; Landscape Architecture; Real Estate City of Upland, 2022 Engineering Services
City of Vacaville 2022 Building Inspection Services; Construction Management; Engineering Services; Grant Writing & Administration;
Landscape Architecture; Planning & Zoning; Real Estate
City of Vallejo 2019 Engineering Services; Construction Management; Landscape Architecture; Planning & Zoning;
Public Works, Traffic Engineering
City of Vernon 2024 Building Inspection Services; Construction Management City of Visalia 2022 Engineering Services
City of West Hollywood 2019 Construction Management
City of West Sacramento 2023 Engineering Services; Surveying & Mapping; Traffic Engineering City of Westminster 2023 Building Inspection Services; Landscape Architecture; Planning & Zoning; Plan Review
City of Wildomar 2023 Construction Management; Engineering Services; Planning & Zoning; Plan Review; Water Policy & Planning
City of Woodlake 2022 Engineering Services
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Since
Services Provided
City of Woodland 2016 Surveying & Mapping
City of Yorba Linda 2021 Construction Engineering Inspections; Construction Management; Public Works; Traffic
Engineering, Building Inspection Services
Butte County 2021 Engineering Services
Imperial County 2022 Engineering Services; Plan Review
Mendocino County 2021 Planning & Zoning
Orange County 2021 Building Inspection Services; Construction Engineering Inspections; Construction Management; Engineering Services; Landscape Architecture; Plan Review; Traffic Engineering Stanislaus County 2017 Construction Management; Engineering Services; Public Works Town of Apple Valley 2022 Planning & Zoning; Real Estate Town of Atherton 2023 Building Inspection Services; Construction Management Town of Paradise 2023 Building Inspection Services; Planning & Zoning; Plan Review 434
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City of South Gate , California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services Funding
Agency Grant Program Grant
Amount Year
Agency
Receiving
Award
Project Description
Grant
ServicesResearch
Prep.
Admin.
FEDERAL PROGRAMS
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program (HMGP)
$168,000 2021 Mechoopda
Indian Tribe
of Chico
Rancheria
Mechoopda Hazard Mitigation
Plan & Administration
pp pp pp
Assistance to Firefighters
Grant Program - COVID-19
Supplemental (AFG-S)
$46,797 2020 City of
Roseville
Roseville Fire Department
COVID-19 Operations & Safety
pp
USDA Urban and Community
Forestry Program
$1,000,000 2023 City of
Hanford
Hanford Goes Green pp pp pp
US DOT Better Utilizing
Investments to Leverage
Development (BUILD)
$20,000,000 2020 Stanislaus
County
North County Corridor ROW Phase pp pp
US DOT/FTA Bus and Bus Facilities
§ 5339(b)
$826,377 2018 City of
Roseville
Commuter Bus Replacement
Project - purchase of zero-
emission buses
pp pp p p
The Grant Award Table below reflects awarded grant funding that our team has worked on for other municipal clients in California.
Grants Awards Table
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Agency Grant Program Grant
Amount Year
Agency
Receiving
Award
Project Description
Grant
ServicesResearch
Prep.
Admin.
STATE PROGRAMS
California
Public Utilities
Commission
State Section 190 $5,000,000 2021 Stanislaus
County
North County Corridor pp pp pp
California
Transportation
Commission
Trade Corridor
Enhancement
Program (TCEP)
$20,000,000 2020 Stanislaus
County
Capital funding for the North
County Corridor expressway project
pp pp pp
Caltrans Clean California Local
Grant Program (CCLGP)
$4,767,980 2022 City of
Vallejo
Lake Dalwigk Improvement Project pp
Caltrans Highway Safety
Improvement
Program (HSIP)
$738,990 2023
(Cycle
11)
City of
Oxnard
Ventura Road Corridor
Enhancements
pp p p
$698,130 Bard Road Corridor Enhancements pp pp
$953,100 2021
(Cycle
10)
City of
South Gate
Citywide Intersection
Improvement Project
pp pp pp
$6,070,000 2021
(Cycle
10)
Stanislaus
County
Construction Phase:
Signage & Striping on 77
miles of rural roadways
pp pp pp
$2,129,200 2021
(Cycle
10)
City of
Lancaster
Benefit-Cost Ratio application
to convert 5 two-way stop
intersections to single
lane roundabouts
pp pp
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Agency Grant Program Grant
Amount Year
Agency
Receiving
Award
Project Description
Grant
ServicesResearch
Prep.
Admin.
Caltrans Highway Safety
Improvement Program
(HSIP) - continued
$305,500 2021
(Cycle
10) Cont.
City of
Lancaster
Benefit-Cost Ratio application to
create directional median openings
pp pp
$250,000 Funding Set-Aside project
to enhance 53 intersections
throughout the City of Lancaster
pp p p
$778,000 City of
Hayward
Railroad crossing safety
improvements
pp pp
$580,000 2018 City of San
Rafael
Safety improvements for
a signalized intersection
at transit center
pp pp
$1,000,000 2012
(Cycle 5)
City of
Rancho Palos
Verdes
Hawthorne Blvd. Signal
Synchronization
pp pp
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Agency Grant Program Grant
Amount Year
Agency
Receiving
Award
Project Description
Grant
ServicesResearch
Prep.
Admin.
REGIONAL PROGRAMS
Alameda
Co. Trans.
Commission
(CTC)
TDA Article III $847,830 2022 City of
Hayward
Complete streets implementation
& road diet for a collector
road that hosts 11 schools.
pp pp
Safe Routes for Seniors $1,250,000 Safety improvements at 5 signalized intersections
pp pp
Safe Routes for Seniors $1,100,000 2021 Safety improvements for 6 major arterial signalized intersections
near a cluster of senior facilities.
pp pp
Safe Routes to School $275,000 Safety improvements &
signalized intersections
pp pp
Covid-19 Rapid
Response Grant
$150,922 2020 Procurement & implementation of 6
rapid rectangular flashing beacons
pp pp
Bay Area
Air Quality
Municipal
District
Vehicle Trip
Reduction Grant
$223,100 2021 City of
Hayward
Low-cost, 2-mile Class IV
Separated Bike Lane extension
on a major arterial corridor
pp pp
Coachella
Valley
Mountains
Conservancy
Climate Resilience and
Community Access (CRCA)
$400,000
(pending)
2023 City of Palm
Desert
North Sphere Regional Park Design pp pp
LA METRO Measure R $7,000,000 2022 City of
Compton
Congestion Relief improvements
at 2 key intersections
pp pp
$5,000,000 2018 City of
Maywood
Congestion Relief improvements
along Slauson Avenue
pp pp
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Agency Grant Program Grant
Amount Year
Agency
Receiving
Award
Project Description
Grant
ServicesResearch
Prep.
Admin.
Metropolitan
Transportation
Commission
Program for Arterial System
Synchronization (PASS)
$222,000 2022 City of
Antioch
Signal timing/coordination
for 30 signals.
pp pp pp
$201,925 2018 City of
Hayward
Signal timing/coordination for 24
signals along a major corridor
pp pp
$290,000 City of San
Rafael
Signal timing/coordination for 22
signals along a major corridor.
pp pp
$450,000 Signal timing/coordination for 54
signals along a major corridor
pp pp
Metropolitan
Transportation
Commission
Innovative Deployment of
Enhanced Arterials (IDEA)
$610,000 2020 City of
Hayward
Deploy automated traffic signal
performance measures (ATSPM)
system - 32 intersection
pp pp
Metropolitan
Transportation
Commission
Innovative Deployment of
Enhanced Arterials (IDEA)
$880,000 2018 City of San
Rafael
Signal performance
measures system for 54
signalized intersections
pp pp
Placer County
Air Pollution
Control District
Community Air
Protection (CAP)
$140,125 2021 City of
Roseville
Roseville Transit Battery-
Electric Bus Charging Depot
pp pp pp
San Joaquin
Council of
Governments
(SJCOG)
Congestion Mitigation
and Air Quality (CMAQ)
Improvement Program/
Carbon Reduction
Program (CRP)
$1,321,000 2023 City of
Stockton
Airport Way and 6th
Street Traffic Signal
pp pp
Trans.
Authority
of Marin
Measure A
Expenditure Grant
$12,000,000 2018 City of San
Rafael
Complete Streets implementation p p pp
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Agency Grant Program Grant
Amount Year
Agency
Receiving
Award
Project Description
Grant
ServicesResearch
Prep.
Admin.
Ventura
Co. Trans.
Commission
2022 VCTC Call for Projects $3,498,825 2022 City of
Oxnard
The Accessible Pedestrian
Enhancements Project
pp pp
440
Statement of
Understanding 6
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services Engineering, Architectural Design & Staff Augmentation
Services
Interwest has extensive experience and a proven track record of seamlessly integrating on-call civil engineering design, project management, engineering support, capital project design, and construction management inspection services in a cost-effective manner. We tailor our staff to fit your specific needs, whether that is a single staff member or an entire team. On the pages that follow we have provided a brief overview of our approach to the various services outlined in the RFQ’s Scope of Work. We would be honored to expand on our knowledge, skills, and abilities in an interview with appropriate City staff and Evaluation Committee Members.
Interwest will deliver completed and approved
design assignments on or ahead of approved
schedules. Our project experience includes, but is
not limited to:
• Site Plan Development,
• Streets and Roadway Design,
• Bike Facilities and Trails,
• Storm Drainage Design
• Bridge Design,
• Sewer Design,
• Sewer Capacity Analysis and Design,
• Street And Parking Lot Lighting Design,
• Water/Wastewater System Design, and
• Land Survey.
All designs shall be prepared and submitted in a
manner that ensures a complete approval by the
City and applicable regulatory agencies. Having
worked with the City on various project for the
past several years our team is knowledgeable
about the City’s goals and objectives including
environmental and funding requirements for
projects. Our team will act as an advisor and an
advocate producing a finished product with the
best interest of the City in mind.
General Civil & Structural
Engineering Design
The Interwest team of civil design engineers are
well versed in all aspects of civil engineering
including, but not limited to the following:
• Conducting ground and/or aerial survey as
necessary to facilitate preparation of the
design;
• Preparing cross sections, topographic surveys,
and culture surveys;
• Conducting right-of-way research and
preparing legal descriptions;
• Preparing signing, striping, detour, and traffic
control design;
• Coordinating geotechnical investigations and
soils analysis reports;
• Coordinating design and approvals with other
agencies;
• Conducting existing utility research and
coordinate relocations, including prior rights
claims management;
• Preparing and process environmental
clearances;
• Processing plans and permits through other
affected agencies;
• Preparing storm water pollution prevention
plans;
• Preparing technical specifications;
• Preparing cost estimates and quantity take-
offs; and
• Preparing all design in autocad (or equivalent)
format using city standard cad symbology and
layer naming conventions.
The Interwest Grants Team works hand-in-hand
with our Engineering Team to ensure all parties
understand the requirements for grant funded
projects including but not limited to private, local,
state, regional and federal agencies.
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services Street & Park Landscape Design
The Landscape Architecture Department has a unique blend of qualified professionals who provide a variety of interests and personal expertise as an underlay to our Landscape Architectural services.
They are educators, community leaders, activists, volunteers, artists, designers, LEED Accredited Professionals.
This mix of talent allows us to provide our clients with holistic, well-rounded design solutions that, beyond considering all the functional and implementation related issues needed to be resolved, ensure a design product that, once built, will provide for longevity, experience, value and unique identities essential to establishing community branding. This is supported by our qualified, award-winning staff, including Professional Landscape Architects with more than 60 years of collective professional experience and by a strong team of supporting experts.
Our sister company, Calvin, Giordano and Associates, has considerable talent and ability within its ranks for design and planning and we have worked with them on multiple projects throughout the state.
Their design team in considered one of the best in the country giving us access to professionals that our competitors do not.
We provide a broad array of project designs including, but not limited to, the following:
• Hard-scape design,
• Green-way and streetscape design;
• Recreational and park facilities design;
• Municipal landscape code review and inspection services; • Redevelopment master planning;
• Arborist and vegetation services;
• Raised median and parkway landscaping;
• Landscape rehabilitation designs;
• Landscape irrigation systems; and
• Design and development of planting plans for various environments, such as parks, open space, roadways, and roundabout beautification, environmental mitigation, buffer creations, and site planting design.
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services Traffic and Transportation Engineering
Our team possesses years of experience providing traffic engineering, transportation planning, traffic studies, and traffic and development plan review to numerous California cities. Our staff includes Registered Traffic and Civil Engineers, a Professional Transportation Planner (PTP), and a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE). Each is familiar with representing cities at council meetings and preparing and leading community engagement meetings to promote stakeholder involvement and satisfaction.
Our traffic staff’s quality and training, combined with our proven business practices and a core commitment to customer satisfaction, will ensure the City receives the highest levels of contract performance, professionalism, and responsiveness in the industry. We serve as an extension of staff and function as the City’s consulting traffic engineer. We respond to citizen’s request both verbally and in writing so that documentation is maintained. We will create and maintain a request log so that staff knows what traffic items are being handled and the resolution needed. Figure 1 below shows the areas that we excel when it comes to traffic and transportation engineering.
Figure 1 - Traffic & Transportation Planning Engineering Services 444
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services Facilities, Architecture and
Landscape Architecture Design
Interwest with a suitable licensed architect on
projects that require architectural designs for new
facilities or improvements to existing facilities/
buildings. We will present information on the
select firm prior to work beginning.
We will work with our sister company, Calvin,
Giordano and Associates on complex landscape
architecture design projects.
Our licensed professional engineers will complete
projects requiring the preparation of the following:
• Storm drain and drainage design,
• Heating, ventilation and
environmental systems design;
• Electrical design,
• Sewer design;
• Water design;
• Mechanical design;
• Grading design;
• Landscape and irrigation design;
• Roadway/driveway and
parking lot design; and
• Prepare signing and striping design.
Our Certified Access Specialists (CASp) will
provide design services related to American
Disability Act (ADA) improvements listed on City’s
planning documents such as the ADA transition
plan or confirmation of the scope of work related
to ADA improvements.
Interwest and its partners have a demonstrated
ability to design and prepare conceptual plans,
design development, master plans, construction
documents, cost estimates, quantity takeoffs,
specifications, and reports for a variety of park,
open space, playground, trail, and environmental
enhancement projects with a strong record of
community involvement and consensus building
in the design process.
Geotechnical, Engineering
Geology and Materials Testing
Interwest proposes to partner with Ninyo &
Moore for all geotechnical engineering and
materials testing. Ninyo & Moore, a certified
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), was
established as a California corporation in 1987 to
provide geotechnical engineering, engineering
geology, materials testing and inspection, and
environmental consulting services to clients in
the governmental (federal, state, and local) and
commercial sectors. The firm has successfully
completed work on hundreds of roadways/street
resurfacing improvements, including hundreds of
highway structures throughout California and the
western United States for the Caltrans District 8, 12,
11, & 7, Orange County Transportation Authority,
Riverside County Transportation Department,
Riverside County Transportation Commission, San
Bernardino County Transportation Authority, the
Federal Highway Administration, Transportation
Corridor Agency, and other local government
agencies.
Surveying
Interwest partners with UNICO Engineering,
Inc. for survey and mapping services. Our
long-standing relationship has allowed us to
successfully complete multiple projects and their
company philosophy aligns with ours. Established
in 2013, UNICO Engineering is a certified DBE firm
that is fully committed to providing high quality
construction management, engineering, and land
surveying services to public and private clients.
UNICO serves clients throughout California with a
current staff of over 90 from our corporate office
located in Folsom, with branch offices in Concord,
Oakland, San Diego, and Goleta, and field offices
in Sacramento, Woodland, Paradise, and Angels
Camp. Their survey team has the technology
and experience to address any surveying needs,
including topographic mapping, bathymetric
(hydrographic) surveys, ALTAs, boundary surveys,
construction staking, easements, aerial surveys,
right of ways, terrestrial LiDAR scanning and drone
surveying. Using the latest in GPS and robotic
total station technology, they work efficiently
and deliver accurate results and are experienced
in delivering projects that meet local, state, and
federal requirements.
Master Plans
Interwest engineers have extensive experience
developing master plans for city-wide water
systems, sewer systems, and other infrastructure
master plans. They routinely work with our Urban
Planning team to ensure that infrastructure plans
fit into a City’s comprehensive master plan and
area specific plans (i.e., downtown development).
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How Interwest provides services will be driven
by the core values and beliefs which define our
corporate philosophy and approach to providing
services and creating desired outcomes for
the clients we serve. Our project and program
management capabilities include the following:
Funds Management & Program Management
Phase
• Preparation of all necessary funding documents
for the obligation and authorization of the use
of federal and local funds, and coordination
with required agencies to obtain such
approvals/authorizations.
• Preparation of necessary documentation and
submittals to obtain necessary approvals,
including environmental documentation,
right of way certifications, Authorization
to Advertise, Authorization to Award,
Authorization to Proceed with Construction,
Project Closeout, various Certifications and
Final Report as required on Federally Funded
Projects in compliance with Caltrans Local
Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM).
• Preparation of reimbursement invoices,
expenditure reports, and quarterly progress
updates as required to Caltrans and/or the
County Transportation Department.
• Enforcement of federal fund requirements in
accordance with the LAPM.
PS&E Phase
Every effort must be made to stay within the
scope of the approved project, and adhere to
the environmental document constraints. Any
changes to the scope must be approved by the
City; changes to the scope during the PS&E
phase will likely increase construction costs, may
require additional environmental studies, and
possibly delay the schedule. As the PS&E package
develops, a bigger emphasis is made on public
outreach, constructability, traffic handling and
staging. All can significantly impact construction
costs. We are able to provide the following
services:
• Oversight and management of design
engineering team and all other specialty
consultants.
• Monitoring of the development of the design
plans and technical specifications to be
provided by the design engineer.
• Technical review of the design plans, including
acting as an extension of City engineering
plan check and approval for compliance with
the applicable codes and standard drawings.
• Quality control plan check, value engineering,
and reviewing cost estimates.
• Budget and funding control to make sure the
project is completed within available budget
during all phases of work.
• Preparation of all necessary paperwork,
including environmental clearances, for the
approval of bid package by all involved
regulatory agencies.
• Preparation of Administrative Section of the
specifications.
• Conducting a “Constructability Review” of
the plans and specifications. We will review
and approve the construction plans, shop
drawings, and contract documents prior to
bidding and report to the City any areas where
there may be an opportunity to save money or
find areas that can be corrected prior to the
bid, resulting in complete bid packages and
more competitive bids and fewer construction
change orders.
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services During the PS&E phase, our team will hold
monthly progress meetings with the City staff, and
prepare and make at least two (2) presentations
to the City Council on the project. Interwest will
prepare Council staff reports and present to the
City Council the completed PS&E Bid package
and request to advertise for construction bids.
Bidding and Advertisement Phase
• Post and update items on the City’s website
for the project to provide project information,
and also post the bid package (plans and
specifications) on the site for access by
potential bidder for downloading.
• Maintaining a log of plan holder’s information.
• Conducting pre-bid meeting. We will outline
specific project requirements, organize, and
attend the pre-construction meetings prior to
the Notice to Proceed being issued. List of
invitees & attendees will be distributed.
• Provide a background check of lowest three
(3) bidders, and establishing lowest responsive
qualified bidder.
• Preparing Council staff report and presenting
to the City Council to award the contract to
the lowest responsible qualified bidder for the
construction.
• Coordinating the award and execution of
the contract, including review of insurance,
bonding, and other required documents.
• During the bidding process, the Interwest
Team will be available to answer bidders’
questions, prepare drafts of addenda and
assist in reviewing bids and recommending
a contract award. We will also advertise bid
notices on various trade publications, and
conduct bid evaluation and bid analysis. During
construction, we will also provide supplemental
support to the City and construction
management section for construction inquiries.
This supplemental construction support
includes:
• Reviewing and preparing responses to RFIs,
providing bid packages to potential bidders
and advertising bid notices on various trade
publications.
• Reviewing submittals and shop drawings for
compatibility with design along with the design
engineer.
• Reviewing and providing recommendations of
change order proposals.
• Performing final review/evaluation & assisting
with the preparation of punch list for work
deficiencies.
• Preparing of the record drawings of the
completed projects based upon the redlined
set of as-built plans.
Construction Phase
Should Interwest also be selected to perform the
Construction Management and Administration on
a project, we will perform all of the tasks outlined
in this section. If the City selects another firm,
Interwest will ensure all of these tasks are met by
the third party and will provide the support and
oversight necessary to successfully complete
the project. The Construction Inspectors will
document the condition of the project as well
as the adjacent areas prior to the contractor
mobilizing, thus minimizing any dispute that may
arise regarding existing vs. construction damage.
In addition, our team has the capabilities to
provide the following:
• Attend and chair weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly
project meetings with the contractors and
stakeholders. We will prepare the agenda
and discuss schedule, cost estimating and
budgeting, changes, contractor and sub-
contractor evaluation and selection, safety
issues, etc. This has proven to be an important
step to getting the project on schedule early.
• Coordinate with City staff, contractor when
applicable, agencies, and project stakeholders.
We will coordinate any work with other
agencies to maximize contractor efficiency and
keep the project on schedule.
• Prepare weekly status reports and statements
of working days and any other statements that
are required by the City.
• Participate in field meetings and document
issues, findings, direction, changes, etc., and
develop solutions.
• Provide direct supervision, scheduling and
problem resolution for the contractor.
• Maintain Engineer’s and Inspector’s Daily
Reports, and recording work in progress,
which may include the hours worked by men
and equipment.
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reviewing working days, contract time
requirements, and documentation of time
extensions.
• Provide inspection and enforcement of
NPDES, and SWPPP .
• Retain “Specialty Inspection and Testing”,
“Construction Soils Engineer,” “Specialty
Inspection and Testing”, and “Construction
Soils Engineer.” Our project manager will be
responsible to obtain proposals from qualified
firms for these specialty services, and select
the most qualified firm for each service based
on a specific scope. The City will then review
the proposals and will have the final decision
on the selection of these specialty service
sub-consultants. Our project manager will
be responsible for managing these specialty
service sub-consultants.
Change Order Review/Dispute Resolution
Our team will provide contract administration
services and review any requests for contract
change orders to verify the work is necessary and
outside of the contract, and we will negotiate
the best way from the City perspective to pay for
the work, whether that is time and materials, unit
prices, or a negotiated amount. We will advise
the City as to their effect on the contract time
and cost. We can perform independent estimates
of proposed change order work when necessary
or when directed by the City. Our Construction
Managers will then make a recommendation for
approval, which will ultimately need approval by
the Public Works Director.
Document Control
We use the proven method of controlling
documents and project files through the system
developed and used by Caltrans. We will apply
consistent procedures to track all documentation,
regardless of project size and location. Doing so
will result in a standard documentation and filing
system across the board for capital projects. As a
result, records retrieval will be quick and efficient.
Work activities include:
• Maintain all project documents, drawings,
contract change orders, contractor submittals,
shop drawing and correspondence in
electronic form and hard copy.
• Maintain at the project site an up-to-date
copy of all contracts, drawings, specifications,
addenda, change orders & other modifications,
in good order and marked to record all
changes made during construction. We track
documents, including all correspondence.
• Ensure an office engineer is available for
projects with significant document control
needs, and all files will be set up by our office
engineer, regardless of size. Maintain a digital
photographic library & significant activities.
• Maintain RFI, submittal and change order logs.
Ensure consultants and engineers respond
within contract time frames. We track the
number of days submittals are outstanding
and with a particular party on a weekly basis
and report this information to the appropriate
staff.
• Monitor contractor and the sub-contractors
regarding compliance with prevailing wage
rates and affirmative action requirements
applicable to the project including a Labor
Compliance Program in accordance with AB
1506 and the Davis-Bacon Act. Our inspectors
and office engineers are trained on the
appropriate forms and techniques necessary to
conduct these compliance activities. Our team
will also collect and review, for compliance
with all State and Federal regulations, certified
payroll records requirements.
Labor Compliance Services
Interwest will works with the Labor Compliance
firm Avant Garde to ensure labor compliance
responsibilities including all aspects of compliance,
such as reviewing certified payroll submittals,
confirming all fringe benefit and apprentice
requirements are met, and reviewing interview
and daily reports to ensure all labor compliance
documentation is accurate and complete.
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services Materials Testing Services
Interwest will work with the Materials Testing Firm
Ninyo and Moore will monitor all testing services
during construction. We will maintain a log of all
test reports, coordinate with the Contractor to
perform retesting on any failing tests, coordinate
the delivery of test results to the City, and will
prepare and forward a progress payment report
along with all other logged information.
Project Close-Out
The Project Manager will have a role in overseeing
the project closeout. The master project schedule
will include the key activities for project closeout:
• Coordinate a final walkthrough with the City,
Contractor, Design Engineer, and all other
involved project personnel and develop a
punch list of incomplete or deficient work.
• Make recommendations to the City regarding
final project approval and acceptance and
submit a signed Notice of Completion.
• Mark recommendations regarding the final
progress payment request and assist the City
during the project warranty period, if needed.
• Prepare all required documentation for project
closeout and deliver said documentation to
the City.
Guaranteed Deliverables
There are several important areas of work
requiring special attention to ensure successful
completion of a project:
• Standardization & Maintenance of Project
Documentation: In order to effectively
combat claims, it is vitally important that the
construction managers and inspector follow
a uniform standard to ensure that potentially
volatile issues are dealt with in a timely,
accurate and consistent manner. Interwest
has instituted such a system and has a proven
track record of helping its clients to avoid
costly claims.
• Monitoring Quality & Objectiveness of
Field Personnel: Our construction supervisors
routinely check the files and performance of
our construction inspectors. Regular training
meetings are conducted at which changes in
rules and regulations are discussed. Of critical
importance are the storm water compliance
rules and the requirements of the general
construction permit on City projects.
• Public Relations: Public relations consist of
public works projects that impact residents
and businesses and present unique, non-
technical challenges which must be addressed
throughout the life of a project. Interwest staff
will work closely with these stakeholders to
make them aware of the project, its status and
any changes that are made. Our assigned staff
possesses the non-technical skill set needed
to navigate the public relations arena.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with the
MS4 Permit, and update and/or maintain
MS4 Web Database (or other City NPDES
Program Database identified) and Caltrans
encroachment permit requirements.
Quality Control
For all projects we will create and apply tailored
management systems that work and will carefully
monitor program effectiveness, closely tracking
work quality, quantity & cost. Delivering projects
under aggressive schedules requires careful
management, administration, & oversight of
project development teams from inception to
completion with committed, complete ownership
of all aspects. Despite this approach, some
projects may fall behind schedule. If this occurs,
Interwest will quickly review the reasons for the
delay, identify options for getting the project
back on track, & implement the selected option
after consulting with the City. Scope, schedule &
budget impacts of the delay will be scrutinized to
ensure critical elements are not jeopardized by
completion of the corrective action.
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services Construction Management & Inspection
Interwest understands that the City is seeking experienced construction management firms to assist the City in providing construction management and inspection services for a variety of municipal infrastructure improvement projects. We are also aware of the anticipated construction activity over the next three years for various public works infrastructure projects and various construction activity on City facilities.
Our team is experienced in providing comprehensive construction management and inspection services on projects such as those listed. We also have a history of providing comprehensive services for both locally and federally funded projects. On federally funded projects, our services provided are in accordance with Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manuals, the Caltrans Construction Manual, and other Federal Highway Administration requirements. We can take projects through the requirements in the Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) including project authorization and agreements, environmental and right-of-way clearance, final plans, utility relocation and construction, project close out, and final audit. We have never had a federally funded or Caltrans project come back with any disallowed charges.
KEY OBJECTIVES
There are several important areas requiring special attention for project management, construction management, and construction observation to ensure project success.
Standardization & Maintenance
of Project Documentation
To effectively combat claims,
the construction manager and
inspector follow a uniform
standard to ensure that
potentially volatile issues are
addressed in a timely and
accurate manner.
Monitoring Quality &
Objectiveness of Field Personnel
Our construction supervisors
routinely check the files and
performance of our construction
inspectors. Regular training
meetings are conducted to
discuss changes in rules and
regulations.
Public Relations
Public works projects that impact
residents and businesses present
unique challenges that must be
addressed throughout the life
of a project. Interwest will work
closely with stakeholders to
make them aware of the project
and its status.
Construction Inspection
Our inspectors will ensure that all work conforms to the project construction documents, City Codes and Ordinances, including the City Grading Code and Manual, APWA “Greenbook” Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, AWWA Standards, County Public Works Standards, State and Federal Building Codes related to site accessibility as well as Title 24 and ADA requirements, Caltrans’ Local Programs Manual, the City’s Quality Assurance Plan for Federal and State Funded Projects and all applicable prevailing wage laws including the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts.
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services Special Funds Administration & Grant Writing
Interwest understands needs grant funding experts who can research funding opportunities, but, more importantly, capitalize on those opportunities. Interwest knows the importance of funding need analysis, identifying appropriate resources, proper grant preparation, grant compliance once awarded, and constant project monitoring to ensure funds are leveraged properly for full reimbursement.
We are pleased to outline our general approach to this process to assist the City in securing funds and delivering successful projects in compliance with grant funds. We recognize that grants available to municipalities can have many facets, and we are available to assist in each one.
Our expertise in public works grants provides a strong basis to support the City in multiple areas such as transportation, parks and recreation, public safety, environmental sustainability, and economic and community development. Our multidisciplinary approach to grant services is further supported by our services in planning, public works, real estate, and building safety.
Plan Review
Engineering Support
All plans examination services will be performed by a licensed civil engineer. For more complex projects and when needed to meet peak workload demands, additional support will be provided from our regional offices. Our plans examiners understand and are intimately familiar with applicable state and federal requirements, industry standards, and plan review procedures and will readily assist with solutions to complicated plan review issues.
Interwest will work with project applicants to quickly identify and resolve violations of codes, standards, or local ordinances. We will provide the following thorough plan review services to help ensure complete and accurate actions as outlined in Figure 2 Below.
Review engineering
quantities for accuracy
and cost estimates for
reasonableness based on
current industry trends.
Review for
compliance with
conditions of
approval, codes and
regulations. Review
geotechnical report
for grading permits.
Review/check improvements,
utility and grading plans
with subdivision
submissions for
compliance with
municipal hydrology
manual and LID
Review domestic and reclaimed
water and sanitary sewer
improvements.
Review federal and state reports
required under NPDES &
AQMD guidelines.
Review/check plans for compliance
with conditions of approval,
municipal standards & design
manual, all Caltrans manuals,
county hydrology manuals,
municipal drainage manual,
ADA, and California Title
24 requirements.
Review/check reports
for compliance with
conditions of approval,
drainage design
standards, hydrology
manuals, and drainage
manual. Utilize
appropriate software
applications.
COMPLETENESS
OF APPLICATION
& SUBMISSIONS
ENGINEERING
QUALITY ESTIMATES
& COSTS
ROUGH & PRECISE
GRADING
IMPROVEMENT
PLANS
DRAINAGE, STORM
DRAIN & FLOOD
CONTROL
HYDROLOGY
& HYDRAULICS
NPDES & AQMD
GUIDELINESUTILITY PLANS
PLANS:
STREET
IMPROVEMENT;
SIGNING & STRIPING;
TRAFFIC SIGNAL;
TRAFFIC STUDIES
PLAN
EXAMINATION
SERVICES
Review for completeness and
compliance with all municipal,
engineering, water district, and
landscape codes & regulations.
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services Landscape Plan Review
Our landscape design reviewers bring a flexible and creative approach to our public agency clients that has been developed over years spent working on your side of the counter. Our team is ready and able to assist the City with the landscape architectural review services of new development and/ or redevelopment applications under the supervision of a California Licensed Landscape Architect.
Our staff is well versed with implementation of Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO), as mandated by the state of California. Interwest emphasizes superior customer service to all of our employees. The staff at Interwest brings a can-do attitude to their work by always focusing on clear communication, client goals and successful project outcomes. Upon award of contract, our Project Manager will set up a meeting with key City staff to learn the City’s development review practices for landscape architecture, acquire any needed regulatory and policy documents, gain an understanding of key issues and concerns of your jurisdiction, billing arrangements, contact information and any special requests you would like us to keep in mind.
Interwest is confident that our team can provide all these services, and more to the City and its community.
Oversee land surveying and
map/easement or legal
description preparation.
Review plans for consistency
with other planned
developments.
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Oversee the preparation of
legal descriptions and plats
for easements or
rights-of-way.
Assist with development of
engineering design standards
and guidelines to help with
the plan checking process.
Review lot line adjustment
documents as needed.
Review tract and parcel maps
for the procedure of survey
review, mathematical closure,
and compliance with
Subdivision Map Act, the Land
Surveyor’s Act, the approved
tentative map, the conditions
of approval, and a current
title report.
TRACT &
PARCEL MAPS
PLAN CHECK
GUIDELINES
LOT LINE
ADJUSTMENT
SURVEYING
& MAPS
PLANNED
DEVELOPMENTS
LEGAL
DESCRIPTIONS
MAP EXAMINATION SERVICES
Map Plan Review
Reviews include evaluation of required reports, studies, grading and improvement plans, and design professional’s recommendations. Each plan review is assigned to a design plan reviewer with oversight of the project manager. The assigned design plan reviewer will be committed to the project and will furnish all subsequent submittal reviews for the project. This maintains a consistent review and avoids “late hit” comments.
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SOILS AND EROSION REPORT REVIEWS
CONSTRUCTION EROSION CONTROL AND
POST CONSTRUCTION WATER QUALITY CONTROL
will be reviewed for compliance with
the storm water quality management
permit in effect.
SOILS REPORTS
Evaluate and confirm recommendations
will be included on the plans.
Boundary conditions will be evaluated
to maintain continuity with
surrounding properties and
maintain existing drainage patterns.
Each plan review will be accompanied with a
letter summarizing the red-line comments. This
letter will be addressed directly to the applicant’s
engineer or landscape architect, with a copy to
City staff and the applicant. A complete, red-lined
set of drawings and any reports will be returned to
the design professional for use in their corrections.
The project manager will meet with the design
professional and City staff to review comments or
to delineate the standards, which are not being
met to assist in the timely completion of the
review and meeting the maximum goal of two
plan reviews. If necessary, the third review will
confirm that all previous comments have been
addressed. This meeting can take place via a
virtual platform or in the design engineer’s office
so that minor comments/discrepancies can be
immediately addressed and the improvement
plans and reports can be deemed technically correct and submitted for approval. Interwest will meet with other client staff and outside agencies, as needed, to review their progress and/or comments.
Review Checklist
Interwest uses our extensive experience with local government and expansive network of relationships with local agencies, public utilities, and regional Councils of Government (COGs) to develop numerous checklists and plan-check process documents for client agencies to assist both our plan check engineers and developer’s consultants in the plan submission and review process. Examples include:
• Grading Certification & Compaction Report
Review Checklist
• Grading Plan Preparation Checklist
• Grading Plans (Mass/Rough Grading) Checklist
• Improvement Plan Submittals Checklist
• Utility Plan Checklist
• Legal Documents Submittals Checklist
• Hydrology Report Checklist
• WQMP Review Checklist
• NPDES Construction Inspection Form
• Tentative and Final Map Checklists
Interwest also uses internal review checklists for plan review of:
• Maps
• Storm Drains
• Mass Grading
• Water Quality Basins
• Rough Grading
• Street improvements
• Precise Grading
• Sewer and Water
• Draining and Hydrology
• Signing and Striping
Proposed Turnaround Times for Public Works Plan Check
Plan checking shall follow a set schedule of turnaround time frames as established by the City - typically 10 business days for an initial review and five (5) days for subsequent reviews. It is strongly expected that plan checks should not exceed three (3) total plan check cycles.
For larger more complex projects, we propose an additional five (5) working days to the turnaround time is needed. For any reason, if a plan check is expected to exceed three (3) cycles, Interwest shall inform the City’s engineering staff, and a meeting will be coordinated by Interwest staff and developer to resolve outstanding issues.
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services Right-of-Way Support
Our Right-of-Way (ROW) support services include: project management, title and escrow services, appraisal, and acquisition services.
Interwest’s approach to the City’s projects will be based on our extensive knowledge of the affected areas, our key personnel’s vast years of knowledge and experience and an understanding of what it takes to get a project assignment from start to finish with successful results. Interwest understands that early project planning, identifying project tasks and deliverables, implementing a quality control system, exceptional project performance, and a sequential outline and understanding of the scope of work are critical to project success.
We have earned the reputation of the go-to team to deliver real estate-related projects under aggressive schedules. Our success stems from our ability to effectively staff tasks and our agents taking the time to understand project parameters. Interwest has a team of professionals who are experts in a variety of disciplines. Each team member contributes unique, up-to-date knowledge and represents all phases of the right of way process. Our talented individuals will utilize their extensive experience to seamlessly coordinate and collaborate with each other, key stakeholders and industry professionals involved in any project.
We have extensive experience with title searches, processing of various types of deeds and agreements, ROW acquistion, easements and other tasks such as survey for legal descriptions and plat sketches.
Hydrology & Hydraulics Review
Our proposed project team possess knowledge
of current hydrology and hydraulic principles,
theories, and the Los Angeles County Hydrology
Manual, as well as being familiar with applicable
software and technology. We use this knowledge
to create a review process that is coordinated,
consistent, and predictable. Interwest will provide
comprehensive site surveys by monitoring and
evaluating potential project impacts, prepare
site and impact assessments, and applicable
mitigation measures as necessary, and peer review
hydrology studies by providing a memorandum
assessing its adequacy in terms of methodology,
accuracy, and completeness of the report.
Capital Improvement Plans Review
Interwest provides CIP plan review of traffic
control, signal, signing, striping plans and all other
types of capital improvement projects. We review
the development project documents, including
traffic impact reports, site plans, circulation plans
and ingress/egress patterns.
All team members have a good working
knowledge of latest edition of all applicable
City, State and Federal manuals including but
not limited to the following: Standard Plans and
Specifications for Public Works Construction,
Caltrans Highway Design Manual, Caltrans
Traffic Manual, Caltrans Standard Plans and
Specifications, Los Angeles County Standard
Plans and Specifications, Manual of Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Americans with
Disability Act, American Water Works Association
(AWWA) and California Title 24 requirements on
accessibility.
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services Assessment District Engineering
Formation/Reapportionment
Our Engineering and Planning Teams have worked
with multiple municipalities with their Assessment
District plans and engineering. Our team of experts
routinely complete the following tasks:
• Review property owner petition and preliminary
cost estimate, determine benefit assessment
and required contributions (if any),
• Prepare detailed description of methodology
used to determine assessments, and provide
descriptions and assessment numbers for
each property to be assessed (confirm proper
ownership and address of owners);
• Prepare boundary map and diagram (record
both with county recorder after council
approval);
• Prepare preliminary and final engineer's reports;
• Prepare and file the assessment roll.
• Attend public hearing(s) and other meetings as
directed by city staff.
Our role is typically in a staff augmentation capacity
coordinating with City staff, City Financial Adviser,
Land Value Appraiser, Bond Counsel, Underwriter
and Underwriter Counsel.
Acquisition Project Oversight/
Reimbursement
Working with the City’s legal department and
Interwest’s real estate team our engineers assist
with property acquisitions will provide the following
services, but not limited to:
• Review all work of acquisition projects within
assessment districts in the City
• Sign concurrence on all design and construction
contracts and all design and construction
changes orders after determining eligibility
under the specific assessment district.
• Work with owner's representatives to resolve
any disputes regarding eligibility of work.
• Review and approve all requests for
reimbursements.
• Prepare and send files to the City Public Works
Department when work is complete and fully
reimbursed.
Transportation Services
As discussed previously on page XX, our team
possesses years of experience providing traffic
engineering, transportation planning, traffic
studies, and traffic and development plan review
to numerous California municipalities. Our staff
includes Registered Traffic and Civil Engineers, a
Professional Transportation Planner (PTP), and a
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE).
Each is familiar with representing cities at council
meetings and preparing and leading community
engagement meetings to promote stakeholder
involvement and satisfaction. Furthermore, our
team has expertise serving municipalities with
similar needs and concerns, including those with
regionally significant bikeways, high population
densities, and projects under Caltran jurisdiction.
Interwest has the collective, diverse team of
people and experience to perform the full range
of Traffic and Engineering Plan Checks required
by the City. More importantly, we possess the
knowledge and skills necessary to effectively
integrate the necessary engineering services with
the City’s staff to create a plan check process that
is coordinated, consistent, and predictable.
Traffic plans, traffic signal plans, and traffic studies/ reports will be reviewed/checked for compliance
with the project’s conditions of approval, as well
as with the following: Municipality Standards
and Design Manual, Caltrans Highway Design
Manual, Caltrans Traffic Manual, Caltrans Standard
Plans and Specifications, county hydrology
manuals, local drainage manuals, the Americans
with Disabilities Act, and California Title 24
requirements.
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services Estimating
Interwest’s predominant services have been
entirely public-sector driven; we fully understand
that cost overruns are a huge burden on the
public procurement process and our clients’
ability to deliver a promised project to the
community within the allocated budget that has
been adopted. We approach cost estimating with
the understanding that it plays a vital role in the
success of a construction project. We understand
that proper cost estimating can improves plans,
save money, allows for better bid comparisons,
and reduces risk.
Construction costs during the design phase
should be as closely aligned to the expenses that
the potential contractor will have, as opposed to
general ball-park costs arrived at by unit costs
based on areas. These costs should reflect:
1. Contingencies and variances to cover
unexpected conditions that can arise or
to cover cost increases that can result
from change orders, delays, inclement
weather, or market volatility.
2. Mark-ups to reflect the cost of any
specialized equipment that may be
needed, given the uniqueness of the
project.
3. Indirect costs to reflect general
conditions, permit and inspection fees,
administrative expenses, overhead,
insurance requirements, bonding,
security, and utilities.
4. Labor costs that are impacted by locally
driven wages and their related costs
factored by the number of workers and
the necessary hours of work, including
overtime needed to meet the client-
determined schedule.
5. Materials costs, with a key
understanding of how market
fluctuations and cost volatility can be
accommodated.
6. Professional fees for any incidental
specialty engineering components of
any project element.
7. Quality-related costs that impact the
budget, understanding that top-of-the-
line finishes and material selections,
superior amenities can deliver an
aesthetically impressive design but
generally at a more expensive cost.
8. Other incidental but critical expenses
assessed on a case-by-case basis,
such as environmental remediation,
demolition, disposal, or client-
mandated requirements that impact
construction, such as project phasing.
9. Costs are generally arrived at through
careful research and at the confluence
of various sources, depending on the
specifics of the project.
Interwest always relies on bottom-up construction
cost estimating strategies, where we calculate
total cost by adding up the cost of each input
on a construction project. This may seem taxing
for the early stages of design iteration, but when
accompanied by a heightened contingency
multiplier it generates a reliable and predictable
forecaster of the eventual costs. These
contingency multipliers vary depending on the
stage of project development:
• 45% During early conceptual design
development phases
• 40% During schematic design development
phases
• During Design Development:
• 30% at the 30% construction plans iteration
phase
• 20% at the 60% construction plans iteration
phase
• 15% at the 90% and 100% construction plans
iteration phase
These percentages are our given norm, but they
can be modified depending on the complexity
of the project. Additionally, given the recent
volatility in market costs for materials, Interwest
does not recommend calculating the contingency
for construction at less than 15%, even for small
projects.
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services In order to improve the accuracy of our estimates,
Interwest can employ the utilization of a three-
point estimate methodology, whereby high-, mid-
, and low-point unit costs are collected in order
to generate a range of costs that can help guide
design decision-making. This has been incredibly
valuable in some of our more complex parks and
open space projects where community input
requests don’t align with the budget allocation that
bas been set in place by the government agency.
As such, they are an essential tool to not only
forecast the potential cost of specific components
but to also assist in conflict facilitation, community
buy-in and design resolution through the public
outreach and design adoption processes.
Controlling Costs to Minimize RFIs and
Change Orders
Conflicts during construction and the generation
of RFIs and change orders are generally a result of
either a lack of proper and adequate investigation
of the site’s constructability issues or a lack of
adequate coordination between the various
parties contributing to the development of the
overall construction set. Interwest takes a ‘head-
on’ approach to both of these conflict areas. From
the onset, our approach to the development of
proper and adequate design investigations is
fundamental to setting the process on the correct
course.
Thorough and adequate surveying, utility
documentation, and sub-surface investigations
are an absolute essential component of the
technical foundation of any project. While design
ideas and iterations are being developed by
the creative design team, utility coordination,
cost explorations with utility companies and
infrastructure analysis are conducted to evaluate
their impact on the future design and cost. This
will identify opportunities to highlight potential
risk factor in the implementation of the project.
Once the project development enters the
technical plans development phase, collaborative
design meetings are held routinely with all parties
involved. The creative design team will be present
to ensure that the vision of the project remains
integral to the design solution, while scenario-
building for each of the various conflict areas
are highlighted and resolved among the various
contributing professional disciplines.
Depending on the complexity of the project, plans
are routed, at a minimum, at 30-60-90% intervals
of development through our in-house quality
control process, where third-party reviewers
from various disciplines assess and evaluate the
information on the plans and seek for potential
conflicts so they can be identified and resolved.
At times, these third-party reviewers are in-house
staff that are not directly related to the given
project’s team. Because Interwest has a large
contingent of municipal plans reviewers on hand
serving various different municipalities, these key
individuals are generally the ones reviewing the
plans at each of the 30-60-90% intervals. However,
for more complex projects, before plans get to
the formal 30-60-90% interval reviews, interim
‘standing plans review’ meeting are held, where
process plans are reviewed collectively among
the technical design team in anticipation of the
formal review and to which at least one third-party
engineer is involved.
These internal processes minimize and eliminate
potential conflicts in construction that are design
related. RFIs and change orders cannot realistically
be entirely omitted from any project. Contractors
will always submit RFIs in a persistent search to
minimize expenses on their side, facilitate their
constructability and maximize their profitability.
Additionally, sometimes because of expedited
scheduling or lack of initial resources on the client’s side, corners may be cut at the initial investigation
phases of the project that ultimately result in
unforeseen circumstances during construction.
While either of these cannot be entirely omitted,
our in-house process ultimately creates enough
familiarity with all project components by
the various contributing team- members that
resolutions can be addressed promptly and in a
manner that is generally economically favorable
to the client.
Arborist Services
Interwest does not currently have a certified
arborist on it staff. We do have relationships with
sub-consultants who we could contract with for
specific projects. Our leadership team would
consider recruiting staff for this position if a
guarantee of work could be negotiated with the
City.
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services Ninyo & Moore (Geotechnical Engineering & Materials Testing) Ninyo & Moore, a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), was established as a California corporation in 1987 to provide geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, materials testing and inspection, and environmental consulting services to clients in the governmental (federal, state, and local) and commercial sectors.
N&M services encompass every stage of a project, from project feasibility studies through planning, design build, design and construction. During the past 38 years, N&M has grown to 600 dedicated professionals with long-term, demonstrated experience on geotechnical, environmental, materials testing and inspection services on public infrastructure projects.
Providing geotechnical, materials testing and inspection, and environmental consulting services for various public agencies has been a major part of N&M’s work throughout its 36-year history. The firm has successfully completed work on hundreds of roadways/street resurfacing improvements, including hundreds of highway structures throughout California and the western United States for the Caltrans District 8, 12, 11, & 7, Orange County Transportation Authority, Riverside County Transportation Department, Riverside County Transportation Commission, San Bernardino County Transportation Authority, the Federal Highway Administration, Transportation Corridor Agency, and other local government agencies.
UNICO Engineering, Inc . (Survey and Mapping)
Established in 2013, UNICO Engineering is a certified DBE firm that is fully committed to providing high quality construction management, engineering, and land surveying services to public and private clients. UNICO serves clients throughout California with a current staff of over 90 from our corporate office located in Folsom, with branch offices in Concord, Oakland, San Diego, and Goleta, and field offices in Sacramento, Woodland, Paradise, and Angels Camp. Their success is measured by the success of their clients, their responsiveness, and the quality and value of their work. Top on their priority list is to understand clients’ objectives and expectations.
They provide value to our clients by sharing the goal of effectively managing the costs of the projects which we are assigned. Their survey team has the technology and experience to address any of the City’s surveying needs, including topographic mapping, bathymetric (hydrographic) surveys, ALTAs, boundary surveys, construction staking, easements, aerial surveys, right of ways, terrestrial LiDAR scanning and drone surveying. Using the latest in GPS and robotic total station technology, Unico works efficiently and delivers accurate results. They are experienced in delivering projects that meet local, state, and federal requirements.
Sub-Consultants
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City of South Gate, California | RFQ for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services AVANT-GARDE (Labor Compliance)
AVANT-GARDE is a progressive full service public agency services firm providing the highest quality program management services with an emphasis on funding administration, grant development and management, compliance management, and community outreach. AVANT-GARDE professionals have built a strong reputation for providing innovative and successful solutions for a number of public and private agencies. Their public agency clients include the cities of Industry, Montebello, Temple City, Pico Rivera, La Mirada, La Puente, Hawaiian Gardens, Lynwood, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Maywood, Perris, South Gate, Cudahy, Bellflower, Norwalk, Artesia, Pasadena, Alhambra, Rialto, Moreno Valley, Rosemead, San Gabriel, Monterey Park, El Monte, West Covina, South El Monte, Manhattan Beach, Huntington Beach, Ventura, Ojai, LADWP , LADOT, and METRO.
AVANT-GARDE is incorporated under the laws of the State of California and is a certified minority business enterprise, women business enterprise, disadvantaged business enterprise, and small business enterprise (MBE, WBE, DBE, SBE).
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Michael Putt, PG, CEG, Principal Geologist | Ninyo & Moore | Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants
EDUCATION
B.S., Geology, 1997, California State
University, Fullerton
Applied Rock Slope Engineering Short
Course, 2006, Association of Engineering
Geologists, California
REGISTRATIONS/
CERTIFICATIONS
PG 7581 (California)
CEG 2341 (California)
Radiological Safety and Gauge Use
Certification, 1997
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
South Coast Geological Society
Orange County Water Association
Michael Putt, PG, CEG
Principal Geologist
Mr. Putt is a Principal Geologist with Ninyo & Moore and has extensive experience in providing engineering geology consultation in Southern California. Mr. Putt has extensive experience on a variety of project types, including highways, bridges, bore and jack tunneled undercrossings, hillside and flat-land mass grading projects for residential, commercial, and industrial developments, pipelines, and forensic investigations. Mr. Putt performs project administration and management, prepares and reviews geologic and geotechnical reports and provides third party review services for geotechnical reports. He conducts geologic and geotechnical field evaluations, including detailed logging of large- and small-diameter borings and trenches, and geologic evaluation/mapping. Projects have included fault hazard evaluations, landslide studies, slope stability analysis, seismic refraction studies, geologic reconnaissance studies, forensic evaluations, and construction and inspection services.
EXPERIENCE
City of Victorville Third Party Reviews Services: Principal Geologist provided third-party geotechnical report and plan review services for reports and construction plans submitted to the City of Victorville for new commercial development projects.
Review services were based on the City of Victorville Standard Specifications for Public Improvements, the City of Victorville Safety Element, the 2022 California Building Code, and current standards of practice.
Orange County Public Works/On-Call Geotechnical Consulting Services: Served as Project Manager for on-call geotechnical services for various water projects located in Orange County. Services include providing Channel improvements; evaluation of slope stability, liquefaction, settlement for evaluation related to liquefaction and loose/ soft soils along the channel bottom for the Rossmoore Storm Channel Improvements, Westminster Channel Improvements and the Santa Ana-Delhi Channel Widening project. Mr. Putt responsibilities included preparation of proposals for new projects, project manager for approved task orders including project coordination, oversight of field activities, coordination of geotechnical engineering analyses, preparation of project reports and other correspondence, and budget control and preparation of invoices.
City of Rancho Santa Margarita, On-Call Geotechnical Services, Plan Review Services: Served as Project Manager for the on-call geotechnical engineering consulting services for various projects that included third-party review of geotechnical reports, emergency observation of slope failures resulting from heavy rain events, and geotechnical observation and materials testing services for various construction projects including numerous pavement rehabilitation projects, pavement slurry seal, and drainage improvements.
City of Anaheim/On-Call Consulting Support for Public Works Development Services:
Served as Project Manager providing geotechnical engineering design, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection services during construction of various capital improvement projects. Services included soil engineering, testing and inspection – soil engineering includes preliminary site investigations for roadway and buildings, including foundation design, excavation and backfill, water mains, pavement design, and other geotechnical recommendations for the design or construction of City facilities.
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Vance L. Hunter, Senior Field Technician | Ninyo & Moore | Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants
REGISTRATIONS/
CERTIFICATIONS
Caltrans TL-0111 Certification
ACI Concrete Field Technician
Certification
OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Waste
Operations and Emergency Response
Certification
Nuclear Gauge Operator Certification
Vance L. Hunter
Senior Field Technician/Inspector
As a Senior Field Technician for Ninyo & Moore, Mr. Hunter performs field testing of concrete and asphalt concrete, provides inspection of asphalt and concrete batch plants, provides geotechnical laboratory testing, quality control for all laboratory procedures, including fulfilling requirements for ASTM, AASHTO, CALTRANS, ACI, and UBC Standards, and provides geotechnical observation and testing services for earthwork projects.
EXPERIENCE
Caltrans District 12/Sampling and Testing Services, #12A1437 and #12A1589, Orange County, California: Senior field Technician responsible for providing materials testing services to support the development and construction of state transportation projects in District
12. Field services included sampling and testing of concrete, including batch plant inspsection, asphalt concrete subgrade, and aggregate base. Laboratory testing services included California Impact Test, R-value, AC extraction, AC maximum density, durability, and flexural strength testing. Testing was performed in accordance with CTM standards.
Caltrans District 12 I-405 Improvement Project, Orange County, California: Ninyo & Moore was retained to provide materials sampling and testing services for the I-405 Improvement Project between SR-73 and I-605. The project consists of 16 miles of improvements, including adding one regular lane in each direction between Euclid Street and I-605, as well as improvements to existing on-ramps, off-ramps, and bridges. The project also included the creation of the I-405 Express Lanes which incorporate the existing carpool lanes and a new lane in each direction between SR-73 and I-605. Ninyo & Moore’s services included sampling and testing for soils, concrete, and asphalt materials per Caltrans and AASHTO Specifications.
Work also included working out of Caltrans’ laboratory located in Huntington Beach.
Caltrans District 8, On-Call Material Sampling and Testing Contract #08A1276, San Bernardino Urban: Responsible for providing materials testing services for Caltrans District 8, San Bernardino County Urban Contract 08A1276. The work performed was for multiple projects throughout the region, including the Truck Climbing Lanes on I-15 and Bridge Replacements along I-40test methods and test frequencies.
Pacific Coast Highway and Hawthorne Boulevard Intersection Improvements, T-13, Torrance, CA: Served as Senior Field Technician providing materials testing and inspection services during the widening of the intersection of PCH and Hawthorne Boulevard in order to provide dual left turn lanes, three through lanes, and right-turn pockets at all four approaches to the intersection.
177th Street Rehabilitation, Torrance, California: Served as Senior Field Technician providing testing of construction materials and inspection of paving operations to verify that the materials comply with project specifications and special provisions for constructing the 177th Street Pavement and Sewer Repairs (Prairie Avenue to Hawthorne Boulevard) and Miscellaneous Alley Improvement.
Del Amo Boulevard Improvements Phase 1 Project, Torrance, California: Served as Senior Field Technician providing soils and materials testing services during construction of the Del Amo Boulevard Improvements Phase 1 Project in Torrance, California. The project involved installation of two water lines and two sewer lines. Scope of work included sampling and testing of pipe bedding, trench backfill, aggregate base and asphalt concrete pavement.
SANBAG/I-215 Segments 1 & 2, San Bernardino, California: Served as Senior Field Technician providing compaction testing, extensive asphalt testing and batch plant inspection, and making concrete cylinders during construction of the I-215 Segments 1 & 2 project in San Bernardino, California. The project consisted of widening and realignment of approximately
2.4 miles of the existing I-215. Services included construction observation and intermittent field and laboratory testing of the construction materials used in the proposed project. Testing was performed in accordance with CTM standards.
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Rob Markes
Survey Manager
Mr. Markes has worked in the survey industry for 36 years. As crew chief, Rob oversees field procedures and is responsible for all office and field personnel. He is an experienced Survey Crew Chief excelling in topographic mapping, construction staking, and boundary surveys. His land surveying expertise includes supervising and performing Global Positioning System surveys, topographic surveys, aerial control surveys, horizontal and vertical control networks, title surveys, boundary surveys, cadastral surveys, geodetic surveys, engineering surveys and construction surveys, plus construction control and staking for a wide range of projects.
Experience:
Lake Dalwigk Park, Vallejo, CA
Survey Manager. This project includes improvements and
beautification at Lake Dalwigk Park and enhanced community connections from the surrounding neighborhoods into the park.
UNICO is providing land surveying services, including topographic and boundary surveys, as well as base mapping. Responsible for contract management, quality control, and design field surveys.
Knights Landing Community Park, Knights Landing, CA
Survey Manager. This project includes the development and design of a new community park in Knights Landing which will feature a children's play area, picnic tables, little league/softball fields, soccer fields, and basketball courts, as well as the upgrade of restrooms and the conversion of an existing municipal building into a shade structure. UNICO is providing land surveying services, including topographic survey and base mapping, as well as boundary survey and mapping. Responsible for contract management, quality control, and design field surveys.
Manuel Vierra Park, Gridley, CA
Survey Manager. This project features improvements to Manuel Vierra Park, including ADA ramps and new inclusive play structures with musical elements, on-grade hillside slides, an expanded splash pad area, added seating around play areas, an amphitheater with hillside seating and concession stand, rehabilitated tennis courts, renovated group picnic areas with brick barbeques, bike trail, new restrooms, and additional lighting to enhance safety and security.
UNICO is providing land surveying services, including topographic survey and base mapping, as well as boundary and right of way surveys, Record of Survey preparation, and final monumentation.
Responsible for contract management, quality control, and design field surveys.
Years of Experience:
Total: 36
With UNICO: 10
Expertise:
Boundary Determination
Caltrans Requirements
Construction Staking
FEMA Flood Surveys
Field Supervision
Legal Description
Mapping
Right of Way Engineering
Topographic Surveys
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Ryan Ming, PLS
Senior Land Surveyor
Mr. Ming is a professional land surveyor with over 20 years of experience in managing land surveying activities and staffing; responsible for ensuring that sound land surveying principles are followed and that quality assurance goals are obtained; as well as participating in the development of best practices related to land surveying. Mr. Ming has thorough knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, construction surveys and control surveys. He also has thorough knowledge of parcel map, boundary line adjustments, legal description and easement preparation and submissions.
Experience:
Knights Landing Community Park, Knights Landing, CA
Senior Land Surveyor. This project includes the development and design of a new community park in Knights Landing which will feature a children's play area with river steamboat theme, picnic tables, little league/softball fields, soccer fields, and basketball courts, as well as the upgrade of restrooms and the conversion of an existing municipal building into a repurposed shade structure. UNICO is providing land surveying services, including topographic survey and base mapping, as well as boundary survey and mapping.
Responsible for design level topographic survey and right of way engineering.
Manuel Vierra Park, Gridley, CA
Senior Land Surveyor. This project features improvements to Manuel Vierra Park, including ADA ramps and new inclusive play structures with musical elements, on-grade hillside slides, an expanded splash pad area with a water feature wall to provide greater separation from traffic, added seating around play areas, an amphitheater with hillside seating and concession stand, rehabilitated tennis courts, renovated group picnic areas with brick barbeques, bike trail, new restrooms, and additional lighting to enhance safety and security.
UNICO is providing land surveying services, including topographic survey and base mapping, as well as boundary and right-of-way surveys, Record of Survey preparation, and final monumentation.
Responsible for topographic and boundary survey, and right of way engineering, including preparing plats and legal descriptions.
Del Rio Trail, Sacramento, CA
Senior Land Surveyor. This project constructs approximately 4.8 miles of Class 1 multi-use trail along the abandoned railway corridor west of Freeport Boulevard from south of Meadowview Road/Pocket Road to the Sacramento River Parkway north of Sutterville Road.
Years of Experience:
Total: 24
With UNICO: 6
Registration:
Professional Land Surveyor
– CA #8409
Expertise:
Boundary Determination
Topographic Surveys
Legal Descriptions
Mapping
Field Supervision
ALTA Surveys
Construction Staking
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Tim Pringle
Party Chief
Mr. Pringle is an accomplished Party Chief with a proven ability to carry out all aspects of land surveying from boundary determination, topographic surveys, construction staking and mapping. His depth of experience ranges from private development work, utility mapping, flood plains, roadway, and bridges. His experience also includes using Global Positioning Systems, conventional robotic instruments, and laser levels.
Experience:
Manuel Vierra Park, Gridley, CA
Party Chief. This project features improvements to Manuel Vierra Park, including ADA ramps and new inclusive play structures with musical elements, on-grade hillside slides, an expanded splash pad area with a water feature wall to provide greater separation from traffic, added seating around play areas, an amphitheater with hillside seating and concession stand, rehabilitated tennis courts, renovated group picnic areas with brick barbeques, bike trail, new restrooms, and additional lighting to enhance safety and security.
UNICO is providing land surveying services, including topographic survey and base mapping, as well as boundary and right of way surveys, Record of Survey preparation, and final monumentation.
Responsible for field surveys.
Del Rio Trail, Sacramento, CA
Party Chief. This project constructs approximately 4.8 miles of Class 1 multi-use trail along the abandoned railway corridor west of Freeport Boulevard from south of Meadowview Road/Pocket Road to the Sacramento River Parkway north of Sutterville Road. The trail consists of a Class I multi-use trail (12 to 16 feet of pavement with unpaved shoulders ranging from 2 to 3 feet) and an adjacent 5- to 6- foot wide unpaved walking trail where feasible. The Del Rio Trail will receive at-grade crossings and intersection modifications at each location where the trail intersects a vehicular roadway. Responsible for field survey.
Franklin Boulevard Complete Streets, Sacramento, CA
Party Chief. This project transformed the existing and blighted Franklin Boulevard from Sutterville Road/12th Avenue to 38th Avenue (City Limit) into a complete street. The project provided a pedestrian, bicycle, vehicular, and transit friendly environment through improved roadway and streetscape designs. The results of this project provided a framework for prioritizing future transportation investments and addressing mobility, safety, access, parking, and street and landscape improvements.
Years of Experience:
Total: 18
With UNICO: 7
Expertise:
Boundary Determination
Caltrans Requirements
Construction Staking
FEMA Flood Surveys
Field Supervision
Legal Description
Mapping
Right of Way Engineering
Topographic Surveys
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Ms. Montoya has more than 20 years of comprehensive expertise in project management and analysis, funding management, grant administration, public relations, and community outreach programs. She is experienced in issues impacting City governments and contract administration. Ms.
Montoya is the Vice-President and CFO of AVANT- GARDE. She has experience in identifying federal and state fund allocation balances, programming funds, and administers long-and-short range programs consistent with the economic capabilities of the City. Ms. Montoya directs the Program Management team to ensure that projects are developed in accordance with policy and procedural requirements, assists in determining eligible projects for various funding sources, and manages development and capital improvement programs/projects from conception to completion. Ms. Montoya has assisted various agencies in performing a variety of analyses and studies to identify State and Federal funding options; performed time-critical and confidential studies related to fiscal and administrative requirements of grant programs; assisted in the grants solicitation process; planned and coordinated the implementation of awarded grants to ensure that the City was in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and monitored and audited grant expenses.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
As the Program Director, Ms. Montoya will oversee all assigned staff and will ensure successful administration of all labor compliance monitoring and funding administration activities . Ms. Montoya will be responsible for all quality assurance/quality control efforts. She has comprehensive expertise in project management and analysis. Ms. Montoya and her team have successfully monitored capital projects for municipal agencies throughout Southern California. Ms. Montoya has extensive knowledge of all federal prevailing wage requirements and regulations and is experienced in managing CDBG and ARPA funded projects.
Ms. Montoya’s relevant experience providing labor compliance services is included in AVANT- GARDE’s full list of labor compliance projects which can be provided upon request.
Years of Experience:
20+ years
Education:
Master of Business
Administration,
California State
Polytechnic University
Pomona
B.S. Business
Management,
California State
Polytechnic University
Pomona
A.A. General Studies,
Mount San Antonio
College
Lissette Montoya
Program Director
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PROJECT MANAGER
Steve Kooyman, PE
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Stuart McKibbin, PE |
Principal Engineer
Civil Engineers
Glen Lewis, PE
Oscar Olmedo
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
& MATERIALS TESTING
(Ninyo & Moore)
Michael Putt, PE, PG
Principal Geologist
Vance Hunter
Senior Field Technician/Inspector
SURVEY & MAPPING
(UNICO Engineering)
Rob Markes | Survey Manager
Ryan Ming, PLS | Land Surveyor
Tim Pringle | Party Chief
LABOR COMPLIANCE
(AVANT-GARDE)
Lissette Montoya
Program Director
PARK, LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION
DESIGN
Gianno Feoli, PLA, ASLA |
Director of Landscape Design
Landscape Architects
Dominic Mack, PLA, ASLA
Steven Sanhamel, RLA
Sophia Neves
Michael D. Conner, PLA, ASLA, ISA
Marcos Mendoza |
Irrigation & Landscape Designer
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT &
INSPECTION
Tyrone J. Chesanek, PE
Project/Construction Manager
Tom Marnocha, QSP , CESSWI
Construction Manager/Inspector
Charles Collett, ICC
Construction Manager/Inspector
Construction Managers
Anselmo Martinez, PE-M, CCM
Ryan Spradlin, CCM, CBC
Dinukshi Kane, CCM, EIT
Everett Mundkowsky, PE, MSCE, CCM
Scott Harrison, CPRP
Construction Inspectors
John Welch
Alison Luedtke, CESSWI, QSP
John Dela Cruz, QSP , CESSWI
Gonzalo Murillo, Jr.
Paul Keizer
Zaid Ali
Remi Nunez
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
Herby Lissade, PE |
Traffic Engineering Manager
Traffic Engineers
Gary Hansen, PE, TE
Areli Vazquez-Munoz, EIT
Jose “Alex” Camacho, EIT
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Richard Smeaton, AICP
Professional in Charge
Richard Walker, CEQA
Project Manager
Planners
Deanna Evans, AICP , ENV SP
Nishant Seoni
PROFESSIONAL-IN-CHARGE
William “Bill” Evans
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Elizabeth Alsky
SUB-CONSULTANT
ARCHITECTURE SERVICES
(TBD)
TBD
GRANT SERVICES
Helen Maggitti
Grant Writer
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Modifications to Professional Services Agreement
The Interwest Contract and Legal team have carefully reviewed the contract terms presented in sample Professional Service Agreement in the RFP . We respectfully request the following modifications to the agreement terms. Text in green we would like added. Text in red and stricken through we would like deleted.
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6.6 -
Indemnification
Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend
and hold harmless City and/or any other
City agency, including other employees,
officers and representatives, for/from
any and all claims or actions of any kind
asserted against City and/or any other
City agency arising out of Consultant’s
(including Consultant’s employees,
representatives, products and
subcontractors) negligent performance
under this Agreement, excepting only
such claims or actions which may arise
out of sole or active negligence of City
and/or any other City agency, or any
third parties not acting on behalf of, at
the direction of, or under the control of
Consultant.
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Notwithstanding any provision of law to
the contrary, Consultant shall have the
right to control the defense and settlement
of any action for which indemnification is
sought, provided that it shall not enter into
any settlement that requires an admission
of wrongdoing by any indemnitee without
that indemnitee’s approval. Consultant’s
obligations under this Agreement are
contingent upon timely receipt of notice
of the claim for which indemnification is
sought, such that defense of the claim
is not prejudiced, and the reasonable
assistance of the indemnitee in connection
with the defense of the claim.
6.8 Independent
Contractor
6.8.2 -
Indemnification
of CalPERS
Determination
In the event that Consultant or any
employee, agent, or subcontractor of
Consultant providing services under
this Agreement claims or is determined
by a court of competent jurisdiction or
CalPERS to be eligible for enrollment
in CalPERS as an employee of City,
Consultant shall indemnify, defend,
and hold harmless City for the payment
of any employee and/or employer
contributions for CalPERS benefits on
behalf of Consultant or its employees,
agents, or subcontractors, as well as,
for the payment of any penalties and
interest on such contributions which
would otherwise be the responsibility
of City.
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Notwithstanding the preceding, Consultant
shall have no liability under this section to
the extent that the acts or omissions leading
to the determination that a Consultant
employee was eligible for enrollment in
PERS were taken at the direction of City.
6.9 Consultant
Personnel
6.9.4 Consultant shall indemnify and hold
harmless City and all other related
entities, officers, employees and
representatives from any liability,
damages, claims, costs, and expenses
of any nature arising from alleged
violations of personnel practices or of
any acts of omissions by Consultant in
connection with the work performed
arising from this Agreement.
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City of South Gate
8650 CALIFORNIA AVENUE • SOUTH GATE, CA 90280
• TEL: (323) 357-9657 FAX: (323) 563-9572
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
ENGINEERING DIVISION