Agenda Item 8B - Supplemental Material #1 — Torrance City Council, October 21, 2025

8B
Date: October 21, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Craig Bilezerian, Public Works Director
By: Helen Shi, Engineering Manager | [email protected] Subject:Supplemental Material #1 for Agenda Item 8B

DISCUSSION

ATTACHMENT

1. Consulting Services Agreement

A draft version of the Consulting Services Agreement was inadvertently attached to the Council Item as Attachment 2. The Supplemental attaches the approved Consulting Services Agreement.
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CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT

This CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of October 21, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF TORRANCE, a municipal corporation (“CITY”), and ONWARD ENGINEERING, a California corporation (“CONSULTANT”).

RECITALS:

A. CITY wishes to retain the services of an experienced and qualified CONSULTANT to perform engineering design services.

B. In order to obtain the desired services, CITY has circulated its Request for Proposal for Engineering Design Services for Hawthorne Boulevard Right-Turn Lanes at Lomita Boulevard and 182nd Street, T-196, RFP No. B2025-15 (the “RFP”).

C. CONSULTANT has submitted a Proposal (the “Proposal”) in response to the RFP. In its Proposal CONSULTANT represents that it is qualified to perform those services requested in the RFP. Based upon its review of all proposals submitted in response to the RFP, CITY is willing to award this Agreement to CONSULTANT.

AGREEMENT:

1. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY CONSULTANT
CONSULTANT will provide the services and install those materials listed in CONSULTANT’s Proposal submitted in response to the RFP. A copy of the RFP is attached as Exhibit A. A copy of the Proposal is attached as Exhibit B.

CONSULTANT warrants that all work and services set forth in the Proposal will be performed in a competent, professional and satisfactory manner.

2. TERM
Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Paragraph 4 below, this Agreement will continue in full force and effect from the Effective Date through October 20, 2027, with two (2) one-year options to renew in the same terms that may be exercised in the CITY’s sole discretion.

3. COMPENSATION
A. CONSULTANT’s Fee.

For services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, CONSULTANT will be paid in accordance with the Compensation Schedule set forth in the Proposal; provided, however, that in no event will the total amount of money paid CONSULTANT, for services initially contemplated by this Agreement, exceed the sum of $315,400 (“Agreement Sum”), unless otherwise first approved in writing by CITY.
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2 B. Schedule of Payment.

Provided that CONSULTANT is not in default under the terms of this Agreement, upon presentation of an invoice, CONSULTANT will be paid the fees described in Paragraph 3.A. above, according to the Compensation Schedule. Payment will be due within 30 days after the date of the invoice.

4. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
A. Termination by CITY for Convenience.

1. CITY may, at any time, terminate the Agreement for CITY’s convenience and without cause.

2. Upon receipt of written notice from CITY of such termination for CITY’s convenience, CONSULTANT will:

a. cease operations as directed by CITY in the notice;
b. take actions necessary, or that CITY may direct, for the protection and preservation of the work; and
c. except for work directed to be performed prior to the effective date of termination stated in the notice, terminate all existing subcontracts and purchase orders and enter into no further subcontracts and purchase orders.

3. In case of termination for CITY’s convenience, CONSULTANT will be entitled to receive payment for work executed, together with costs incurred by reason of the termination, along with reasonable overhead and profit on work not executed.

B. Termination for Cause.

1. If either party fails to perform any term, covenant or condition in this Agreement and that failure continues for 15 calendar days after the nondefaulting party gives the defaulting party written notice of the failure to perform, this Agreement may be terminated for cause; provided, however, that if during the notice period the defaulting party has promptly commenced and continues diligent efforts to remedy the default, the defaulting party will have such additional time as is reasonably necessary to remedy the default.

2. In the event this Agreement is terminated for cause by the default of CONSULTANT, CITY may, at the expense of CONSULTANT
and its surety, complete this Agreement or cause it to be completed. Any check or bond delivered to the CITY in connection with this Agreement, and the money payable thereon, will be forfeited to and remain the property of the CITY. All moneys due CONSULTANT under the terms of this Agreement will be retained 3 3
by CITY, but the retention will not release CONSULTANT and its surety from liability for the default. Under these circumstances, however, CONSULTANT and its surety will be credited with the amount of money retained, toward any amount by which the cost of completion exceeds the Agreement Sum and any amount
authorized for extra services.

3. Termination for cause will not affect or terminate any of the rights of CITY as against CONSULTANT or its surety then existing, or that may thereafter accrue because of the default; this provision is in addition to all other rights and remedies available to the CITY under law.

C. Termination for Breach of Law.

In the event CONSULTANT or any of its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents, subsidiaries or affiliates is convicted (i) of a criminal offense as an incident to obtaining or attempting to obtain a public or private contract or subcontract, or in the performance of a contract or subcontract; (ii) under state or federal statutes of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, receiving stolen property, or any other offense indicating a lack of business integrity or business honesty that currently, seriously, and directly affects responsibility as a public consultant or CONSULTANT; (iii) under state or federal antitrust statutes arising out of the submission of bids or proposals; or (iv) of violation of Paragraph 19 of this Agreement; or for any other cause CITY determines to be so serious and compelling as to affect CONSULTANT’s responsibility as a public consultant or CONSULTANT, including but not limited to, debarment by another governmental agency, then CITY reserves the unilateral right to terminate this Agreement or to impose such other sanctions (which may include financial sanctions, temporary suspensions or any other condition deemed appropriate short of termination) as it deems proper. CITY will not take action until CONSULTANT has been given notice and an opportunity to present evidence in mitigation.

5. FORCE MAJEURE
If any party fails to perform its obligations because of strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, embargoes, acts of God, inability to obtain labor or materials or reasonable substitutes for labor or materials, governmental restrictions, governmental regulations, governmental control, judicial orders, enemy or hostile governmental action, civil commotion, fire or other casualty, or other causes beyond the reasonable control of the party obligated to perform, then that party’s performance will be excused for a period equal to the period of that cause for failure to perform.

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, 6. RETENTION OF FUNDS
CONSULTANT authorizes CITY to deduct from any amount payable to CONSULTANT (whether or not arising out of this Agreement) any amounts the payment of which may be in dispute or that are necessary to compensate CITY for any losses, costs, liabilities, or damages suffered by CITY, and all amounts for which CITY may be liable to third parties, by reason of CONSULTANT’s acts or omissions in performing or failing to perform CONSULTANT’s obligations under this Agreement. In the event that any claim is made by a third party, the amount or validity of which is disputed by CONSULTANT, or any indebtedness exists that appears to be the basis for a claim of lien, CITY may withhold from any payment due, without liability for interest because of the withholding, an amount sufficient to cover the claim. The failure of CITY to exercise the right to deduct or to withhold will not, however, affect the obligations of CONSULTANT to insure, indemnify, and protect CITY as elsewhere provided in this Agreement.

7. CITY REPRESENTATIVE
The Engineering Manager - Public Works is designated as the “City Representative,” authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the work and services specified in this Agreement and to make all decisions in connection with this Agreement. Whenever approval, directions, or other actions are required by CITY under this Agreement, those actions will be taken by the City Representative, unless otherwise stated. The City Manager has the right to designate another City Representative at any time, by providing notice to CONSULTANT.

8. CONSULTANT REPRESENTATIVE(S)
The following principal(s) of CONSULTANT are designated as being the principal(s) and representative(s) of CONSULTANT authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the work specified in this Agreement and make all decisions in connection with this Agreement:

Majdi Ataya, President
Muhammad Ataya, Vice President

9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
CONSULTANT is, and at all times will remain as to CITY, a wholly independent contractor. Neither CITY nor any of its agents will have control over the conduct of CONSULTANT or any of CONSULTANT’s employees, except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement. CONSULTANT’s agents and employees are not and shall not be considered employees of CITY for any purpose. CONSULTANT may not, at any time or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of CITY. CITY has no duty, obligation, or responsibility to CONSULTANT’s agents or employees under the Affordable Care Act. CONSULTANT is solely responsible for any tax penalties associated with the failure to offer affordable coverage to its agents and employees under the Affordable Care Act and any other liabilities, claims and obligations regarding compliance with the Affordable Care Act with respect to CONSULTANT’s agents and employees. CITY is not responsible and shall not 5 5
be held liable for CONSULTANT’s failure to comply with CONSULTANT’s duties, obligations, and responsibilities under the Affordable Care Act. CONSULTANT agrees to defend, indemnify and hold CITY harmless for any and all taxes and penalties that may be assessed against CITY as a result of CONSULTANT’s obligations under the Affordable Care Act relating to CONSULTANT’s agents and employees.

10. BUSINESS LICENSE
CONSULTANT must obtain a City business license prior to the start of work under this Agreement, unless CONSULTANT is qualified for an exemption.

11. OTHER LICENSES AND PERMITS
CONSULTANT warrants that it has all professional, contracting and other permits and licenses required to undertake the work contemplated by this Agreement.

12. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK
By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT warrants that CONSULTANT (a) has thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed, (b) has carefully considered how the services should be performed, and (c) fully understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the services required under this Agreement. If the services involve work upon any site, CONSULTANT warrants that CONSULTANT has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the conditions there existing, prior to commencement of the services set forth in this Agreement.

Should CONSULTANT discover any latent or unknown conditions that will materially affect the performance of the services set forth in this Agreement, CONSULTANT must immediately inform CITY of that fact and may not proceed except at CONSULTANT’s risk until written instructions are received from CITY.

13. CARE OF WORK
CONSULTANT must adopt reasonable methods during the term of the Agreement to furnish continuous protection to the work, and the equipment, materials, papers, documents, plans, studies and other components to prevent losses or damages, and will be responsible for all damages to persons or property, until acceptance of the work by CITY, except those losses or damages as may be caused by CITY’s own negligence.

14. CONSULTANT’S ACCOUNTING RECORDS; OTHER PROJECT RECORDS Records of CONSULTANT’s time pertaining to the project, and records of accounts between CITY and CONSULTANT, will be kept on a generally recognized accounting basis. CONSULTANT will also maintain all other records, including without limitation, specifications, drawings, progress reports and the like, relating to the work and services identified in Exhibit A. All records will be available to CITY during normal working hours. CONSULTANT will maintain these records for three years after final payment.

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15. INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Agency and any and all of its officials, officers, employees, agents, successors, and volunteers ("Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all claims, actions, lawsuits, arbitration proceedings, losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses, including attorney's fees and costs, to the extent they arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT's duty to defend any claim, action, lawsuit, or arbitration proceeding (collectively, “Claim”) shall consist of reimbursement of defense costs incurred by Agency in direct proportion to the CONSULTANT's proportionate percentage of fault concerning such Claim.

Notwithstanding the previous sentence: (1) in the event one or more defendants is unable to pay its share of defense costs due to bankruptcy or dissolution of the business then the design professional shall meet and confer with other parties regarding unpaid defense costs and shall be liable for any such defense costs allowable by law; (2) CONSULTANT’s duty to defend any Claim shall consist of reimbursement of all defense costs where a project-specific general liability policy insures all project participants for general liability exposures on a primary basis and also covers all design professionals for their legal liability arising out of their professional services on a primary basis.

16. NON-LIABILITY OF CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
No officer or employee of CITY will be personally liable to CONSULTANT, in the event of any default or breach by the CITY or for any amount that may become due to CONSULTANT.

17. INSURANCE
A. CONSULTANT and its subCONSULTANTs must maintain for the duration of the Agreement at their sole expense the following insurance, which will be full coverage, not subject to self-insurance provisions:

1. Automobile Liability, including owned, non-owned and hired vehicles, with at least the following limits of liability:

a. Primary Bodily Injury with limits of at least $500,000 per person, $1,000,000 per occurrence; and

b. Primary Property Damage of at least $250,000 per
occurrence; or

c. Combined single limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence.

2. Commercial General Liability including coverage for premises, products and completed operations, independent
CONSULTANTs/vendors, personal injury and contractual
obligations with combined single limits of coverage of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence, $4,000,000 aggregate.

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3. Workers' Compensation coverage as required by the Labor Code of the State of California and, if workers' compensation is required, employer's liability insurance with minimum limits of ($1,000,000) per occurrence or occupational illness. The Workers' Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the CITY for all work performed by the CONSULTANT, its employees, agents and subcontractors.

4. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions): Insurance appropriate to the CONSULTANT’s profession, with limit no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim, $4,000,000 aggregate.

B. The insurance provided by CONSULTANT will be primary and non- contributory.

C. CITY, the Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Torrance, the City Council and each member thereof, members of boards and commissions, every officer, agent, official, employee and volunteer must be named as additional insureds under the automobile and general liability policies. Coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to the CONSULTANT’s insurance or applicable policy language.

D. CONSULTANT must provide certificates of insurance including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause) indicating appropriate coverage, to the City Clerk of the City of Torrance before the commencement of work.

E. Each insurance policy required by this Paragraph must contain a provision that no termination, cancellation or change of coverage can be made without notice to the CITY.

F. If the CONSULTANT maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the CITY requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by the CONSULTANT. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the CITY.

G. The procuring of insurance shall not be construed as a limitation on liability nor as full performance of the indemnification provisions of the CONSULTANT.

H. Claims Made Policies
If any of the required policies provide coverage on a claims-made basis:
a. The Retroactive Date must be shown and must be before the date of the contract or the beginning of contract work.
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b. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the contract of work. c. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a Retroactive Dat e prior to the contract effective date, the CONSULTANT must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of contract work.

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

J. Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the CITY.

The CITY may require the CONTRACTOR to provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention. The policy language shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or CITY.

18. SUFFICIENCY OF INSURERS
Insurance required by this Agreement will be satisfactory only if issued by companies admitted to do business in California, rated “A” or better in the most recent edition of Best’s Key Rating Guide, and only if they are of a financial category Class VII or better, unless these requirements are waived by the Risk Manager of CITY (“Risk Manager”) due to unique circumstances. In the event the Risk Manager determines that the work or services to be performed under this Agreement creates an increased or decreased risk of loss to CITY, the CONSULTANT agrees that the minimum limits of any insurance policies or performance bonds required by this Agreement may be changed accordingly upon receipt of written notice from the Risk Manager; provided that CONSULTANT will have the right to appeal a determination of increased coverage by the Risk Manager to the City Council of CITY within 10 days of receipt of notice from the Risk Manager.

19. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
A. No officer or employee of the CITY may have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement, nor may any officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the Agreement that affects the officer or employee’s financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership or association in which the officer or employee is, directly or indirectly interested, in violation of any law, rule or regulation.

B. No person may offer, give, or agree to give any officer or employee or former officer or employee, nor may any officer or employee solicit, demand, accept, or agree to accept from another person, a gratuity or an 9 9
offer of employment in connection with any decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, preparation or any part of a program requirement or a purchase request, influencing the content of any specification or procurement standard, rendering of advice, investigation, auditing, or in any other advisory capacity in any way pertaining to any program requirement, contract or subcontract, or to any solicitation or proposal.

20. NOTICE
A. All notices, requests, demands, or other communications under this Agreement will be in writing. Notice will be sufficiently given for all purposes as follows:

1. Personal delivery. When personally delivered to the recipient, notice is effective on delivery.

2. First Class mail. When mailed first class to the last address of the recipient known to the party giving notice, notice is effective three mail delivery days after deposit in a United States Postal Service office or mailbox.

3. Certified mail. When mailed certified mail, return receipt requested, notice is effective on receipt, if delivery is confirmed by a return receipt.

4. Overnight delivery. When delivered by an overnight delivery service, charges prepaid or charged to the sender’s account, notice is effective on delivery, if delivery is confirmed by the delivery service.

5. Facsimile transmission. When sent by fax to the last fax number of the recipient known to the party giving notice, notice is effective on receipt. Any notice given by fax will be deemed received on the next business day if it is received after 5:00 p.m. (recipient’s time) or on a non-business day.

6. Addresses for purpose of giving notice are as follows:

CONSULTANT: ONWARD ENGINEERING
300 S. HARBOR BLVD, SUITE 814
ANAHEIM, CA 92805

Fax: N/A

CITY: City Clerk
City of Torrance
3031 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90503
Fax: (310) 618-2931
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B. Any correctly addressed notice that is refused, unclaimed, or undeliverable because of an act or omission of the party to be notified, will be deemed effective as of the first date the notice was refused, unclaimed or deemed undeliverable by the postal authorities, messenger or overnight delivery service.

C. Either party may change its address or fax number by giving the other party notice of the change in any manner permitted by this Agreement.

21. PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING
This Agreement and all exhibits are binding on the heirs, successors, and assigns of the parties. The Agreement may not be assigned or subcontracted by either CITY or CONSULTANT without the prior written consent of the other.

22. INTEGRATION; AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the entire understanding of CITY and CONSULTANT as to those matters contained in it. No prior oral or written understanding will be of any force or effect with respect to the terms of this Agreement. The Agreement may not be modified or altered except in writing signed by both parties.

23. INTERPRETATION
The terms of this Agreement should be construed in accordance with the meaning of the language used and should not be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship of this Agreement or by any other rule of construction that might otherwise apply. To the extent that the terms of the RFP or the Proposal are inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control.

24. SEVERABILITY
If any part of this Agreement is found to be in conflict with applicable laws, that part will be inoperative, null and void insofar as it is in conflict with any applicable laws, but the remainder of the Agreement will remain in full force and effect.

25. TIME OF ESSENCE
Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.

26. GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION
This Agreement will be administered and interpreted under the laws of the State of California. Jurisdiction of any litigation arising from the Agreement will be in Los Angeles County, California.

27. COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTES AND REGULATIONS
CONSULTANT will be knowledgeable of and will comply with all applicable federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and orders.

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28. WAIVER OF BREACH
No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by a nondefaulting party on any default will impair the right or remedy or be construed as a waiver.

A party’s consent or approval of any act by the other party requiring the first party’s consent or approval will not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary the other party’s consent to or approval of any subsequent act. Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and will not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement.

29. ATTORNEY’S FEES
Except as provided for in Paragraph 15, in any dispute, litigation, arbitration, or other proceeding by which one party either seeks to enforce its rights under this Agreement (whether in contract, tort or both) or seeks a declaration of any rights or obligations under this Agreement, the prevailing party will be awarded reasonable attorney’s fees, together with any costs and expenses, to resolve the dispute and to enforce any judgment.

30. EXHIBITS
All exhibits identified in this Agreement are incorporated into the Agreement by this reference.

31. CONSULTANT’S AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE
The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of CONSULTANT warrant that (i) CONSULTANT is duly organized and existing; (ii) they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of CONSULTANT; (iii) by so executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement; and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which CONSULTANT is bound.

32. PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
Any documents submitted by the CONSULTANT all information obtained in connection with the CITY’s right to audit and inspect the CONSULTANT’s documents, books, and accounting records pursuant to paragraph 14 CONSULTANT’s Accounting Records; Other Project Records; as well as those documents which were required to be submitted in response to the Request for Proposals (RFP) used in the solicitation process for this Contract, become the exclusive property of the City. All such documents become a matter of public record and shall be regarded as public records. Exceptions will be those elements in the California Government Code Section 7920.000 et seq. (Public Records Act) and which are marked “trade secret”, “confidential”, or “proprietary”.

The CITY shall not in any way be liable or responsible for the disclosure of any such records including, without limitation, those so marked, if disclosure is required by law, or by an order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.

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In the event the CITY is required to defend an action on a Public Records Act request for any of the aforementioned documents, information, books, records, and/or contents of a proposal marked “trade secret”, “confidential”, or “proprietary”, the CONSULTANT agrees to defend and indemnify the CITY from all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, in action or liability arising under the Public Records Act.

CITY OF TORRANCE,
a municipal corporation

_______________________________
George K. Chen, Mayor

Onward Engineering,
a California corporation

By:________________________________
Majdi Ataya
President
ATTEST:

_______________________________
Rebecca Poirier, MMC
City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

PATRICK Q. SULLIVAN
City Attorney

By: ____________________________
Jennifer Vicente Guerrero
Deputy City Attorney

Attachments: Exhibit A Request for Proposals
Exhibit B Proposal

Rev. 0424
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

[To be attached]

14 Request for Proposals (RFP)
City of Torrance | 3031 Torrance Blvd, Torrance CA 90503 | www.TorranceCA.Gov

RFP No. B2025-15
Engineering Design Services for Hawthorne Boulevard Right-Turn Lanes at Lomita Boulevard and 182nd Street, T-196

RFP Submittal Information
No mail or hand delivered Proposals. No faxed proposals.

No Late proposals.

Location: City of Torrance
Purchasing Division
3031 Torrance Blvd.

Torrance, CA 90503
Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Time Deadline: 12:00 p.m. Local (Pacific) Time

Submittal Requirements
Your submittal must include the following:

• Vendor’s Response (Section III of this document) on the forms provided. If additional space is required, please attach additional pages.
• Bidders Affidavit (Attachment 1)

Proposers will be disqualified if their proposal does not include the above items.

Prior to the award of a Contract
The successful vendor, must submit the following to the City of Torrance • Proof of insurance and applicable bonds, as indicated in the terms and conditions of this RFP document.
• Proof of a City of Torrance Business License, please contact the City of Torrance Business License Office at (310) 618-5923.

Questions Regarding this RFP Must be Submitted on PlanetBids • The deadline to submit questions is 12:00 Noon Pacific Time on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
• All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted online.

15 RFP No. B2025-15 Engineering Design Services for Hawthorne Boulevard Right-Turn Lanes at Lomita Boulevard and 182nd Street, T-196

SECTION I RFP INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received online until 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

The City of Torrance:

The City of Torrance is on the western side of Los Angeles County. It is boarded by the Palos Verdes Peninsula on the south, the City of Gardena on the north, the City of Redondo Beach on the north and west boundaries, the City of Lomita on the east and the Pacific Ocean on the west. The City encompasses an area of approximately 21 square miles, 329 miles of Streets, 1870 intersections, 550 miles of sidewalks, 47,000 Street Trees, 6 Public Libraries, a Municipal Airport, Transit System, 46 Parks & Recreation Amenities, 6 Fire Stations, 1 Police Station and 1 Police Community Center, and has an estimated population of approximately 146,115, which makes Torrance one of the top 10 cities in Los Angeles County in regards to population.

Background:

Hawthorne Boulevard (SR-107) is classified as a Principal Arterial carrying 60,000 vehicles per day on average and is generally an eight-lane divided roadway with a raised median. It extends from Pacific Coast Highway (SR-1) north to the I-405 Freeway and is in the jurisdiction of Caltrans. Hawthorne Boulevard serves urban commuters to numerous adjacent business districts including at the intersections of Hawthorne Boulevard and Lomita Boulevard and Hawthorne Boulevard and 182nd Street.

Hawthorne Boulevard often includes left- and right-turn pockets to adjacent arterial and collector roads to separate turn movements from the mainline and to increase capacity; however, there are currently no separate northbound right-turn pockets at the intersections of Hawthorne Boulevard at Lomita Boulevard and Hawthorne Boulevard at 182nd Street. The result is blockage and delays when traffic approaches the signalized intersections and yields to pedestrians and bicyclists crossing northbound and southbound.

The solution would be to provide dedicated space for northbound right-turn pockets at these intersections to enhance safety and operations for pedestrians and bicyclists, and to reduce delays and improve traffic flow for through-moving vehicles and transit.

Definitions:

Word Definition as applied to this RFP
City The City of Torrance, California
Vendor, Contractor,
Proposer, Firm or
Consultant
The person, firm, company or corporation providing services to the City, or submitting a proposal in response to this RFP
Contract, Purchase
Order, Agreement,
Purchasing Agreement
The agreement between the awarded Vendor and the City as a result of this Request for Proposals

Proposal Submittal Form:

Prospective bidders must submit bids in electronic only format at https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/47426/portal-home ; The proposal must be made on the form
provided and uploaded on PlanetBids.

16 Scan and attach the following required documents to your eBid. This list may not be all-inclusive; additional items may be required elsewhere in bid specifications. Failure to provide required documents with bid may cause the bid to be deemed non-responsive.)

If an individual makes the proposal, it must be signed by that individual, with an address and telephone number. If made by a business entity, it must be signed by an authorized person that executes binding agreements and contracts. A full business address and telephone are required.

Blank spaces in the proposal form must be completed using ink, indelible pencil, typewriter or digitally.

The text of the proposal form must not be changed and no additions. Any unauthorized conditions, limitations, or provisos attached to a proposal will render it informal and may cause its rejection.

Alterations by erasure or interlineations must be explained or noted in the proposal form over the signature of the Proposer.

Questions:

All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted online no later than 12:00 PM Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Answers to questions will be posted online for all interested bidders to review. Bidders who have downloaded bid documents by the time that the questions are responded to will receive an automated email notifying them of additional information and/or addendums that have been posted to the website. No questions via telephone. No questions submitted after deadline. Written answers and any other changes to the RFP will be sent via Planetbids to all known prospective proposers as an addendum to the RFP.

Errors and Omissions:

The proposer may not take advantage of any errors and/or omissions in these specifications or in the proposer’s specifications submitted with its proposal. If there are errors or omissions, you will be notified.

Proposers Examination of Requirements:

The Proposer is required to examine carefully the site, the instructions, information and specifications of this document, investigate the conditions, the character, quality and quantity of work to be performed as required by this document. Submission of a proposal will be considered prima facie evidence that the Proposer has made such examination.

Reservation:

The City reserves the right to revise or amend these specifications prior to the date set for opening proposals. Revisions and amendments will be identified by an addendum to this RFP. If the revisions require additional time to enable vendors to respond, the City may postpone the opening date accordingly. In such case, the addendum will include an announcement of the new proposal submittal due date.

Attach all addenda to the proposal. Failure to attach any addendum may render the proposal non- responsive and cause for rejection.

The City reserves the right to award a contract to a company solely based on the initial proposal submitted. The City reserves the right to require more information and clarification on information submitted in the proposal to complete the evaluation.

The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received, to take all proposals under advisement for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days after the date of the opening, to waive any informality on any proposal, and to be the sole judge of the relative merits of the material and or service mentioned in the respective proposals received. The City reserves the right to reject any proposal not accompanied with all data or information required.

17 This Request for Proposals does not commit the City to award a contract or to pay any cost incurred in the preparation of a proposal. All responses to this RFP document become the property of the City of Torrance.

The City reserves the right to examine all factors bearing on a Proposer’s ability to perform the services under the contract. The City reserves the right to reject any proposal not accompanied with all data or information required. The City reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, without penalty, at its sole discretion.

Affidavit:

An affidavit form is enclosed. It must be completed signifying that the proposal is genuine and not collusive or made in the interest or on behalf of any person not named in the proposal, that the proposer has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other proposer to put in a sham proposal or any other person, firm, or corporation to refrain from proposing, and that the proposer has not in any manner sought by collusion to secure for itself an advantage over any other proposer. Any proposal submitted without an affidavit or in violation of this requirement will be rejected. (Attachment 1)

Evaluation of Proposals:

The City will be the sole determiner of suitability to the City’s needs. Proposals are rated according to their completeness and understanding of the City’s needs, conformance to the requirements of the technical specifications, compatibility with the City’s current technology and operations, prior experience with similar scope of work, financial capabilities, delivery, and cost. Cost including any ongoing maintenance and support cost are reviewed to determine which proposal best meets the needs of the City.

The City will take into consideration a local Torrance vendor sales tax rebate of 1.5% for proposals submitted by a Torrance vendor that include a material component.

The City’s project evaluation team will evaluate proposals based on the evaluation criteria listed below. Points will be assigned to each criterion up to a maximum of 100 points. Proposals will be ranked and that ranking will be made public.

Subsequently, the City may interview a qualified Firm, prior to deciding whether to recommend the award of an Agreement.

CRITERIA MAXIMUM
POINTS
Firm/project team qualifications 20
Relevant project experience 20
Cost and Cost Effectiveness 20
Project understanding and approach 20
Project timeline and deliverables 20
Maximum Total Score 100

Grant Funding Source:

This project is funded by Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Programs grant funds.

18 The Contract:

The awarded vendor will be required to enter into a written contract with the City of Torrance.

Attached is a copy of the standardized contract (Attachment 2), which will be modified to reflect the awarded RFP. A copy of this RFP and the accepted proposal will be attached to and become a part of the contract.

Contract Term:

The initial contract will be for a period of two years from the award of contract, tentatively scheduled for August, 2025. The City may extend the contract with two (2) additional 1-year extensions.

Prevailing Wage:

The State of California Senate Bill 7 (SB7) applies to construction contracts over $25,000 and contracts for alteration, demolition, repair and maintenance over $15,000. There are no exemptions.

The contract issued because of this RFP is subject to prevailing wage. This bid is subject to prevailing wage rates. Current prevailing wage determinations rates may found at the State of California Dept. of Industrial Relations website
http://www.dir.ca.gov/oprl/DPreWageDetermination.htm

Contractor Registration the State of California Senate Bill 854 (SB854):

• No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless registered with
the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5

•
No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.

•
Public works refers to construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work (including maintenance) done under contract and paid by public funds

•
This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

•
All contractors and subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner (aka Division of Labor Standards Enforcement).

• For additional information and to register online go to http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public- Works/PublicWorks.html

Independent Contractor:

The successful proposer will at all times remain to the City, a wholly independent contractor. Neither the City nor any of its agents will have control over the conduct of the Contractor or any of the Contractor’s employees, except as otherwise set forth in the awarded Agreement. The Contractor’s agents and employees are not and will not be considered employees of the City for any purpose. The Contractor may not, at any time or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of the City. The City has no duty, obligation, or responsibility to the Contractor’s agents or employees under the Affordable Care Act. The Contractor is solely responsible for any tax penalties associated with the failure to offer affordable coverage to its agents and employees under the Affordable Care Act and any other liabilities, claims and obligations regarding compliance with the Affordable Care Act with respect to the Contractor’s agents and employees. The City is not responsible or liable for the Contractor’s failure to comply with the Contractor’s duties, obligations, and responsibilities under the Affordable Care Act. The Contractor agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the City harmless for all taxes and penalties that may be assessed against the City because of the Contractor’s obligations under the Affordable Care Act relating to the Contractor’s agents and employees.
19 Payments:

Complete payment on the contract price will be made in approximately thirty (30) days from date of delivery, or completion and acceptance, unless otherwise provided for in Proposer’s proposal or in these specifications. Payments will be made upon verification and acceptance by the City of contract services performed and upon the City’s receipt of a correct invoice.

Suspension of Procurement:

The City may suspend, in writing all or a portion of the procurement of materials or services pursuant to this RFP and subsequent contract agreement, in the event unforeseen circumstances make such procurement impossible or infeasible, or in the event, City should determine it to be in the best interest of City to cancel such procurement of services or materials.

In the event of termination, selected Proposer will perform such additional work as is necessary for the orderly filing of documents, and closing of project.

The selected Proposer will be compensated for the terminated procurement based on materials or services actually furnished or performed prior to the effective date of termination, plus the work reasonably required for filing and closing.

Notice of Intent to Award:

Approximately two (2) weeks prior to the anticipated City Council meeting awarding a contract because of the RFP, the City will notify all proposer’s of its intent to award. Results will be posted on the City of Torrance Web site
https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/47426/portal-home

20 RFP No. B2025-15
Engineering Design Services for Hawthorne Boulevard Right-Turn Lanes at Lomita Boulevard and 182nd Street, T-196

SECTION II TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Overview/Introduction:

The City of Torrance is requesting proposals from qualified vendors for engineering design services for the Hawthorne Boulevard Right-Turn Lanes at Lomita Boulevard and 182nd Street, T-196.

This RFP is intended to be as descriptive as possible. However, Proposers may not take advantage of omissions or oversights in this document. Proposers must supply products and services that meet or exceed the requirements of this RFP. In the event of a dispute over installation or performance, the needs of the City of Torrance will govern.

Scope of Work:

The Scope of Work is included as Attachment 3 of this RFP.

Work Plan:

Prior to the beginning of the work, the successful proposer must provide the City a schedule and work plan for approval.

Consultant Qualifications:

Desired Consultants for this project shall be California Register Professional Engineers (Civil) with a minimum of 10 years of experience in design and management of public work projects. Consultants shall be experienced in roadway and traffic design; right-of-way acquisition; and shall be able to coordinate this project and secure necessary permits, on behalf of the City, with other agencies, including but not limited to the State (Caltrans), Los Angeles County, surrounding Cities, and utility companies.

21 RFP No. B2025-15
Engineering Design Services for Hawthorne Boulevard Right-Turn Lanes at Lomita Boulevard and 182nd Street, T-196

SECTION III PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL
FAILURE TO COMPLETE ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION MAY INVALIDATE PROPOSAL.

In accordance with your "Request for Proposals (RFP)", the following proposal is submitted to the City of Torrance.

RFP Submitted By:

________________________________________________________________________________ Name of Company

________________________________________________________________________________ Street Address City Zip Code

________________________________________ _____________________________________ Telephone Number Fax Number

________________________________________ _____________________________________ Printed Name/Title E- Mail Address

________________________________________ ___________________________________ Signature Date

Form of Business Organization: Please indicate the following (check one).

Corporation Partnership Sole Proprietorship Other: ___________________________

Do you have a Parent Company? No Yes,
_______________________________________
(Name of Parent Company)
Do you have any Subsidiaries? No Yes,
_______________________________________
(Name of Subsidiary Company)
Business History:

Years in business under your current name and form of business organization? ________ Years If less than three (3) years and your company was in business under a different name, what was that name?
________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

Contact for Additional Information:

Please provide the name of the individual at your company to contact for any additional information:

________________________________________ __________________________________ Printed Name Title
________________________________________ __________________________________ Telephone E- Mail Address
22 Proposal Submittal (continued):

Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________

Payment Terms: The City of Torrance Payment terms are Net 30. The City does not make pre- payments, or pay upon receipt.

Do you offer any discounted invoice terms? _____________________________

Project Start and Completion:

The City requires the project to start as soon as possible from the award of a contract and the project completed as soon as possible. Specific periods that are mutually agreed upon will be established after award of a contract.

Project Manager:

Please provide the name of the individual at your company who will serve as Project Manager for this contract.

_________________________________________ __________________________________ Name Title
_______________________ __________________ ____________________________________ Telephone Number Fax Number Email Address

Contract Representative:

Please provide the name of the individual at your company who will be responsible for administering this contract.

____________________________________________ _________________________________ Name Title
_______________________ __________________ _________________________________ Telephone Number Fax Number Email Address

23 Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________

Sub Contractors:

If awarded, will you be using sub contractors to carry out the scope of work required in this RFP?

Yes, we will be using sub contractors and have listed their contact information below.

No, we will not be using any sub contractors for this project.

_______________________ __________________ ______________________________ Company Name Contact Name Title

_______________________ __________________ ________________________________ Telephone Number Fax Number Email Address

Please explain the working relationship between your company and the sub contractor.

_________________________________________________________________________________

24 Proposal Submittal (continued):

Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________

Background and Recent Experience with Similar Projects:

In the space below, please provide a narrative explaining your background and recent experience with similar projects as the scope of work identified in this RFP. (Please attach additional sheet if needed.)

25 Proposal Submittal (continued):

Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________

Work Plan for Each Required Task:

In the space below, please describe in detail the methodology you will be utilizing to conduct for each task. (Please attach additional sheets if needed.)

26 Proposal Submittal (continued):

Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________

References:

Please supply the names of companies/agencies for which you recently supplied comparable goods/services as requested in this RFP. A minimum of three (3) references is required; additional references are optional. References from public agencies are preferred. Do not include the City of Torrance as a reference for this RFP.

1 Name of Company/Agency:

Street Address:

City:

State, Zip Code:

What Product/Service did you
provide to this Company/Agency?

Name of Person to Contact:

Phone Number of Contact:

Email Address of Contact:

2 Name of Company/Agency:

Street Address:

City, State Zip Code:

What Product/Service did you
provide to this Company/Agency?

Name of Person to Contact:

Phone Number of Contact:

Email Address of Contact:

3 Name of Company/Agency:

Street Address:

City, State Zip Code:

What Product/Service did you
provide to this Company/Agency?

Name of Person to Contact:

Phone Number of Contact:

Email Address of Contact:

27 Proposal Submittal (continued):

Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________

RFP Submittal Requirement and Acknowledgement
Vendors are required to answer each of the questions listed below. You must indicate below that you have provided this information in your proposal submittal. You must attach additional sheets to your RFP submittal describing in detail the service you are proposing.

RFP Scope of Work Questions

Indicate what page in your
proposal you have
answered this question.

Did you include a signed Affidavit Form with your RFP Submittal?

Yes No

Did you attach additional sheets to answer the Background and Recent Experience with Similar Projects information on page ____ of this RFP?

Yes No

Page ___ of our submittal.

Did you complete a project proposal as described in the Technical Requirements?

Yes No

Did you review all addenda, if any, issued by the City?

Yes No

Did you include resumes of no more than three (3) qualified candidates?

Yes No

Page ___ of our submittal.

Did you include References?

Yes No

Page ___ of our submittal

Are your Wage Rates (Non-Prevailing) Included?

Yes No

Page ___ of our submittal.

Have you included Proposed Alternative Language to City’s Pro Forma Consulting Services Agreement (if applicable)

Yes No

Page ___ of our submittal

28 Proposal Submittal (continued):

Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________

RFP Submittal Requirement and Acknowledgement Continued Vendors are required to answer each of the questions listed below. You must indicate below that you have provided this information in your proposal submittal. You must attach additional sheets to your RFP submittal describing in detail the service you are proposing.

RFP Scope of Work Questions

Indicate what page in your
proposal you have answered
this question.

Did you describe your experience with previous roadway and traffic design projects?

Yes No

Page ___ of our submittal.

Did you describe your experience with previous right-of-way acquisition?

Yes No

Page ___ of our submittal.

Did you describe your experience with previous Caltrans Encroachment Permits?

Yes No

Page ___ of our submittal.

Price proposal submittal to complete the work described in this RFP

29 Proposal Submittal (continued):

Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________

Price Proposal Cost Breakdown To Provide the Services Required in this RFP Description No. of Hours Labor Cost/hr ($) Cost
TASK I – Project Commencement $ $
TASK II – Preliminary Design $ $
TASK III – Contract Deliverables $ $
TASK IV – Right-of-Way $ $
TASK V – Project Coordination
$ $
Total Price Proposal $

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RFP Document Revised September, 2019

ATTACHMENT 1

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PROPOSER’S AFFIDAVIT

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

____________________________ being first duly sworn deposes and says:

1. That he/she is the ___________________________ of _____________________________ (Title of Office) (Name of Company)

Hereinafter called “proposer”, who has submitted to the City of Torrance a proposal for

__________________________________________________________________________ (Engineering Design Services for Hawthorne Boulevard Right-Turn Lanes at Lomita Boulevard and 182nd Street, T-196)

2. That the proposal is genuine; that all statements of fact in the proposal are true;

3. That the proposal was not made in the interest or behalf of any person, partnership, company, association, organization or corporation not named or disclosed;

4. That the Proposer did not, directly or indirectly, induce solicit or agree with anyone else to submit a false or sham proposal, to refrain from proposing, or to withdraw his proposal, to raise or fix the proposal price of the Proposer or of anyone else, or to raise or fix any overhead, profit or cost element of the Proposer’s price or the price of anyone else; and did not attempt to induce action prejudicial to the interest of the City of Torrance, or of any other Proposer, or anyone else interested in the proposed contract;

5. That the Proposer has not in any other manner sought by collusion to secure for itself an advantage over the other Proposer or to induce action prejudicial to the interests of the City of Torrance, or of any other Proposer or of anyone else interested in the proposed contract;

6. That the Proposer has not accepted any proposal from any subcontractor or materialman through any proposal depository, the bylaws, rules or regulations of which prohibit or prevent the Proposer from considering any proposal from any subcontractor or material man, which is not processed through that proposal depository, or which prevent any subcontractor or materialman from proposing to any contractor who does not use the facilities of or accept proposals from or through such proposal depository;

7. That the Proposer did not, directly or indirectly, submit the Proposer’s proposal price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulge information or data relative thereto, to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, proposal depository, or to any member or agent thereof, or to any individual or group of individuals, except to the City of Torrance, or to any person or persons who have a partnership or other financial interest with said Proposer in its business.

8. That the Proposer has not been debarred from participation in any State or Federal works project.

Dated this ____ day of ________________, 20_____.

_____________________________________
(Proposer Signature)

_____________________________________
(Title)
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CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT

This CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of Date (the “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF TORRANCE, a municipal corporation (“CITY”), and CONSULTANT Name, type of entity (“CONSULTANT”).

RECITALS:

A. CITY wishes to retain the services of an experienced and qualified CONSULTANT to insert brief description of services.

B. In order to obtain the desired services, CITY has circulated its Request for Proposal for insert brief title of RFP, RFP No. insert RFP No. (the “RFP”).

AGREEMENT:

CONSULTANT warrants that all work and services set forth in the Proposal will be performed in a competent, professional and satisfactory manner.

2. TERM
Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Paragraph 4 below, this Agreement will continue in full force and effect from the Effective Date through .

3. COMPENSATION
A. CONSULTANT’s Fee.

For services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, CONSULTANT will be paid in accordance with the Compensation Schedule set forth in the Proposal; provided, however, that in no event will the total amount of money paid CONSULTANT, for services initially contemplated by this Agreement, exceed the sum of $insert dollar amount (“Agreement Sum”), unless otherwise first approved in writing by CITY.

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B. Schedule of Payment.

4. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
A. Termination by CITY for Convenience.

1. CITY may, at any time, terminate the Agreement for CITY’s convenience and without cause.

2. Upon receipt of written notice from CITY of such termination for CITY’s convenience, CONSULTANT will:

B. Termination for Cause.

2. In the event this Agreement is terminated for cause by the default of CONSULTANT, CITY may, at the expense of CONSULTANT
and its surety, complete this Agreement or cause it to be completed. Any check or bond delivered to the CITY in connection with this Agreement, and the money payable thereon, will be forfeited to and remain the property of the CITY. All moneys due CONSULTANT under the terms of this Agreement will be retained 33 Document2 3
by CITY, but the retention will not release CONSULTANT and its surety from liability for the default. Under these circumstances, however, CONSULTANT and its surety will be credited with the amount of money retained, toward any amount by which the cost of completion exceeds the Agreement Sum and any amount
authorized for extra services.

C. Termination for Breach of Law.

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6. RETENTION OF FUNDS
CONSULTANT authorizes CITY to deduct from any amount payable to CONSULTANT (whether or not arising out of this Agreement) any amounts the payment of which may be in dispute or that are necessary to compensate CITY for any losses, costs, liabilities, or damages suffered by CITY, and all amounts for which CITY may be liable to third parties, by reason of CONSULTANT’s acts or omissions in performing or failing to perform CONSULTANT’s obligations under this Agreement. In the event that any claim is made by a third party, the amount or validity of which is disputed by CONSULTANT, or any indebtedness exists that appears to be the basis for a claim of lien, CITY may withhold from any payment due, without liability for interest because of the withholding, an amount sufficient to cover the claim. The failure of CITY to exercise the right to deduct or to withhold will not, however, affect the obligations of CONSULTANT to insure, indemnify, and protect CITY as elsewhere provided in this Agreement.

7. CITY REPRESENTATIVE
City Representative is designated as the “City Representative,” authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the work and services specified in this Agreement and to make all decisions in connection with this Agreement. Whenever approval, directions, or other actions are required by CITY under this Agreement, those actions will be taken by the City Representative, unless otherwise stated. The City Manager has the right to designate another City Representative at any time, by providing notice to CONSULTANT.

Representative 1
Representative 2

9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
CONSULTANT is, and at all times will remain as to CITY, a wholly independent contractor. Neither CITY nor any of its agents will have control over the conduct of CONSULTANT or any of CONSULTANT’s employees, except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement. CONSULTANT’s agents and employees are not and shall not be considered employees of CITY for any purpose. CONSULTANT may not, at any time or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of CITY. CITY has no duty, obligation, or responsibility to CONSULTANT’s agents or employees under the Affordable Care Act. CONSULTANT is solely responsible for any tax penalties associated with the failure to offer affordable coverage to its agents and employees under the Affordable Care Act and any other liabilities, claims and obligations regarding compliance with the Affordable Care Act with respect to CONSULTANT’s agents and employees. CITY is not responsible and shall not 35 Document2 5
be held liable for CONSULTANT’s failure to comply with CONSULTANT’s duties, obligations, and responsibilities under the Affordable Care Act. CONSULTANT agrees to defend, indemnify and hold CITY harmless for any and all taxes and penalties that may be assessed against CITY as a result of CONSULTANT’s obligations under the Affordable Care Act relating to CONSULTANT’s agents and employees.

10. BUSINESS LICENSE
CONSULTANT must obtain a City business license prior to the start of work under this Agreement, unless CONSULTANT is qualified for an exemption.

11. OTHER LICENSES AND PERMITS
CONSULTANT warrants that it has all professional, contracting and other permits and licenses required to undertake the work contemplated by this Agreement.

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1. Automobile Liability, including owned, non-owned and hired vehicles, with at least the following limits of liability:

a. Primary Bodily Injury with limits of at least $500,000 per person, $1,000,000 per occurrence; and

b. Primary Property Damage of at least $250,000 per
occurrence; or

c. Combined single limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence.

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4. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions): Insurance appropriate to the CONSULTANT’s profession, with limit no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim, $4,000,000 aggregate.

B. The insurance provided by CONSULTANT will be primary and non- contributory.

E. Each insurance policy required by this Paragraph must contain a provision that no termination, cancellation or change of coverage can be made without notice to the CITY.

G. The procuring of insurance shall not be construed as a limitation on liability nor as full performance of the indemnification provisions of the CONSULTANT.

H. Claims Made Policies
If any of the required policies provide coverage on a claims-made basis:
a. The Retroactive Date must be shown and must be before the date of the contract or the beginning of contract work.
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b. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the contract of work. c. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made poli cy form with a Retroactive Date prior to the contract effective date, the CONSULTANT must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of contract work.

J. Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the CITY.

B. No person may offer, give, or agree to give any officer or employee or former officer or employee, nor may any officer or employee solicit, demand, accept, or agree to accept from another person, a gratuity or an 39 Document2 9
offer of employment in connection with any decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, preparation or any part of a program requirement or a purchase request, influencing the content of any specification or procurement standard, rendering of advice, investigation, auditing, or in any other advisory capacity in any way pertaining to any program requirement, contract or subcontract, or to any solicitation or proposal.

20. NOTICE
A. All notices, requests, demands, or other communications under this Agreement will be in writing. Notice will be sufficiently given for all purposes as follows:

1. Personal delivery. When personally delivered to the recipient, notice is effective on delivery.

3. Certified mail. When mailed certified mail, return receipt requested, notice is effective on receipt, if delivery is confirmed by a return receipt.

6. Addresses for purpose of giving notice are as follows:

CONSULTANT: CONSULTANT’S NAME AND

ADDRESS

Fax: INSERT FAX NUMBER

CITY: City Clerk
City of Torrance
3031 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90503
Fax: (310) 618-2931

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B. Any correctly addressed notice that is refused, unclaimed, or undeliverable because of an act or omission of the party to be notified, will be deemed effective as of the first date the notice was refused, unclaimed or deemed undeliverable by the postal authorities, messenger or overnight delivery service.

C. Either party may change its address or fax number by giving the other party notice of the change in any manner permitted by this Agreement.

25. TIME OF ESSENCE
Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.

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28. WAIVER OF BREACH
No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by a nondefaulting party on any default will impair the right or remedy or be construed as a waiver.

30. EXHIBITS
All exhibits identified in this Agreement are incorporated into the Agreement by this reference.

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In the event the CITY is required to defend an action on a Public Records Act request for any of the aforementioned documents, information, books, records, and/or contents of a proposal marked “trade secret”, “confidential”, or “proprietary”, the CONSULTANT agrees to defend and indemnify the CITY from all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, in action or liability arising under the Public Records Act.

CITY OF TORRANCE,
a municipal corporation

_______________________________
George K. Chen, Mayor

Firm Name
Type of Entity

By:________________________________
Signer
Title
ATTEST:

_______________________________
Rebecca Poirier, MMC
City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

PATRICK Q. SULLIVAN
City Attorney

By: ____________________________

Attachments: Exhibit A Request for Proposals
Exhibit B Proposal

Rev. 0424
43 EXHIBIT A

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

[To be attached]

44 EXHIBIT B

PROPOSAL

[To be attached]

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ATTACHMENT 3

SCOPE OF WORK

1. SCOPE OF WORK
The following scope of work is organized into the following tasks:

TASK I – Project Commencement
TASK II – Preliminary Design
TASK III – Contract Deliverables
TASK IV – Right-of-Way
TASK V – Project Coordination

TASK I – PROJECT COMMENCEMENT

A. Project Kick-Off Meeting
A pre-design meeting shall be scheduled with the Consultant and the City at the commencement of the project. Consultant shall prepare the meeting agenda to discuss the project requirements, scope of work, schedule, and lines of communication between the City, Consultant, and other agencies involved in the project. Consultant shall prepare and distribute meeting minutes, including all action items.

B. Research & Review Available Data
The Consultant shall research, obtain and review all available data as a reference to prepare the preliminary and final PS&E. Data shall include, but is not limited to: State, County, City, utility and other records/documents; existing street, signal, storm drain, gas, sewer and water main improvement plans; topographic data maps; record drawings; wet and dry utility plans (to determine size and location); geotechnical reports; survey centerline and private property monument data; and other pertinent information.

Consultant shall prepare a table summarizing the obtained data and submit a copy to the City and utility agencies. Consultant shall review this information with the City prior to beginning any surveys and preliminary design.

C. Site Evaluation
The Consultant shall perform a field inspection of the intersections of Hawthorne Blvd at 182nd St and Hawthorne Blvd at Lomita Blvd, all approach legs to these locations, and all intersecting streets that may be impacted by this project. Consultant shall verify all record drawings and other data related this project; identify constraints that may influence proposed design and/or impact construction; and identify all necessary improvements (i.e. road pavement needing either localized repair/reconstruction or overlay; curb and gutter, cross-gutters, sidewalk/curb ramps and driveways needing either to be replaced or constructed). Consultant shall create a photo log and map of key project areas.

Consultant may schedule a City representative to be present during the site evaluation(s) and/or inspection(s).

TASK II – PRELIMINARY DESIGN

A. Topographic/Design Survey
The Consultant or its Subcontractor shall perform a topographic survey to include all 46

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ATTACHMENT 3

SCOPE OF WORK

features that will influence the project design. The survey shall be in conformance with the State Land Surveyors Act and be performed under the direct supervision of a CA Registered Land Surveyor. Consultant shall use California State Plane Coordinate System, NAD83, Zone V, US Survey Feet.

Tasks shall include the following:

1) Establish horizontal and vertical survey and construction control for the complete length of the project.

2) Perform topographic survey, as required, and may include, but not be limited to:
 Cross section elevations taken at 25-ft intervals. The sections will follow this format: all property lines (including private properties affect by this project and right-of-way, back of walk, top of curb, flow line, edge of gutter/pavement, grade breaks and/or quarter points, pavement delineation and legends (striping, STOP bars, etc.), and finish surface at the centerline.  Locate all existing improvements within the street right-of-way (i.e. above ground utilities, manholes, valve covers, utility vaults and covers, signs, trees, utility poles, traffic signal poles, cross gutters, local depressions, bus pads, catch basins, driveway openings, sidewalks, corner access ramps, parkway drains, etc).
 Reduce data to a form showing centerline stationing, offset from centerline, and elevation.
 Provide 0.5 ft contours.
 Consultant shall tie out all centerline monuments prior to construction and identify them in the design survey.
 Identify in the survey any other monuments, including those on tops of curbs, sidewalk or in the parkway.

3) Consultant shall sign, date and submit all original survey notes to the City within 15 working days after the completion of the survey.

4) Consultant shall provide traffic control, as required, during all survey operations.

Lane closures shall be in accordance with the California MUTCD latest edition.

B. Utility Research & Notification
The Consultant shall research and obtain available existing utility records within the project limits; notify all utility agencies impacted by this project; and compile a Utility Notification and Response Log in a table format to include utility agency’s name, dates of notification, persons notified, and responses received from utility agency. Copies of this information shall be provided to the City.

Notifications shall include:
 Initial Utility Information Request, and all follow-up notifications for subsequent plan submittals
 Prepare to Relocate Notice (if applicable)
 Notice to Relocate (if applicable)
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Utilities to be notified will include, but are not limited to electric, telecommunications, gas, petroleum, water, sewer and storm drain agencies.

C. Utility Potholing
To determine and confirm potential traffic signal pole locations, the Consultant shall provide an allowance, not to exceed $40,000, for utility potholing. Locations shall be based on information received from utility investigations. Consultant shall arrange for utilities to be marked prior to the topographical survey. Pothole locations and depths shall be marked on the pavement surface and shall show both horizontal location and depth from surface to the utility. From the utility research and utility potholing, Consultant shall compile and incorporate utility information on the roadway base sheets and determine viable locations for new traffic signal pole foundations. Conflicts with existing utilities shall be identified for resolution with the conflicting utility.

D. Utility Coordination
The Consultant shall coordinate with the utility agencies throughout the design phase and obtain utility “sign-offs”. If the proposed improvements interfere with existing utilities, Consultant shall arrange for potholing by the utility. Otherwise, any needed potholing will be performed under the potholing allowance provided in this scope. If required, Consultant shall obtain necessary permits that are required for construction of the project, from any agency or utility company.

E. Base Sheets
The Consultant shall prepare base sheets utilizing the topographic/design survey, utility research data, and existing street, storm drain, sewer and water main improvement plans.

The base sheets will be utilized for the design of the intersection improvements including roadway widening, pavement rehabilitation, signing and striping, traffic signals, and traffic control and phasing. The base plans shall be prepared at a 1”=20’ scale.

Consultant shall data process all topography in AutoCAD 2018 Version. Linestyles will be conventional. Text annotation will be stored in layers separate from the graphic elements.

An AutoCAD file containing layering, linestyles and color specification will be provided by the Consultant to the Client, if requested. Locations of any property lines, centerlines or rights of ways shown on the topography shall be shown graphically from specified Datum.

The topographic file shall include the basis of horizontal and vertical control, north arrow, date of survey, Survey Crew Chief and supervising Licensed Land Surveyor review and sign off, notes and details.

F. Drainage/Flow analysis
The Consultant shall perform an analysis of the drainage in the area to determine the flowline of the new gutter. If the City determines a need, the Consultant shall prepare a drainage plan showing the flows.

TASK III – CONTRACT DELIVERABLES

A. 30%, 60%, & 90% Plan Submittals
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sheets, unless otherwise required for utility agencies. Consultant shall submit two hardcopy sets and an electronic copy to the City for each design stage.

All plan types shall conform to the City of Torrance format, the latest applicable design/drafting standards, and shall incorporate the City of Torrance Public Works Title block on each plan sheet.

The following is a listing of plan sheets with corresponding scale to be used, as determined by the City.

PLAN SCALE
Title Sheet Not to Scale
Construction Notes and Details 1” = 10’, Varies
Typical Cross Sections Varies
Roadway Rehabilitation Plan and Profile 1” = 20’ H, Varies; 1” = 4’ V Intersection Grid Details 1” = 10’ H Grids at Lane Lines Sign and Pavement Delineation Plans 1” = 40’ H, Varies
Traffic Signal Modification Plans Varies
Traffic Control & Staging Plans 1” = 40’ H, Varies

Title Sheet shall include project title, vicinity map, general notes, benchmark with basis of coordinates, dig alert information, list of utility companies with contact name and telephone number, list of standard plans grouped by agency (i.e. APWA, City of Torrance, Caltrans, etc), and legend of symbols. City to provide standard Title Block.

Construction Notes and Details shall include a construction note index, and construction details. Multiple sheets may be required.

Typical Cross Sections shall show right-of-way lines, adjacent private properties (including all structures) affected by proposed design, dimensions between curbs, existing pavement surface and curb/gutter, existing roadbed, proposed improvements and grading/crossfall slope. Pavement cross falls should be kept at 2% optimal; however, cross falls may vary from 1% to 5% as needed for grade and to minimize reconstruction.

Construction notes related to proposed improvements shall be included on this sheet.

Cross sections will be discussed with the City at the 30% and 60% submittal to identify potential problems.

Roadway Widening and Rehabilitation Plan & Profile shall show all existing conditions, as shown on the base sheets and all existing underground utilities (sewer; water; power; communication; gas mains and associated laterals; storm drains; catch basins and laterals, manhole and valve covers, meter boxes etc). Proposed improvement work shall indicate limits of roadway widening, including removals and replacements; limits of AC pavement cold planing, overlay and/or rehabilitation areas; adjustment of manholes, vaults and valves to grade. Plans also shall indicate removal/replacement of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, access ramps, driveways, bus pads, cross gutters, parkway/curb 49

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drains and protection of existing facilities. Consultant shall consider and determine the need and location for the preservation of existing control monumentation and the placement of new control monumentation. At a minimum, each sheet shall contain a north arrow, scale, match lines with station and sheet reference, plan and profile construction notes for all improvements on the sheet. Profile shall show existing and proposed tops of curb elevations with corresponding station and slope of curb between each grade break.

For corner access ramps, provide station and elevation at BCR and ECR and label as “join existing.” Elevations also should be provided at quarter points. Dimension the distance between each quarter point and the length of the curve.

Intersection Grid Details shall be prepared for the southeast quadrants of Hawthorne Blvd at 182 nd St and Hawthorne Blvd at Lomita Blvd. Grids shall be shown at 10-foot spacing and show existing and proposed elevations. These plans are primarily for control during paving operations and should show all existing improvements, underground utilities and surface culture on a larger scale. In order to avoid erroneous data, curb/gutter, sidewalk and improvements from other plan sheets should not be duplicated on these sheets.

Sign and Pavement Delineation Plans shall be prepared for Hawthorne Blvd, 182 nd St, Lomita Blvd and all intersecting streets within the project limits. The plans shall be prepared in accordance to the City standards and design criteria, the California MUTCD latest edition, and the Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications (latest edition). The plan layout shall be segmented to minimize the number of plan sheets.

Plans shall show: all existing signs within the project limits, including those mounted on traffic signals, street light and utility poles; proposed signs; and proposed pavement delineation and pavement legends/arrows within the project limits. Centerline stationing shall be shown on the plans.

Traffic Control & Staging Plans for Hawthorne Blvd, 182 nd St, Lomita Blvd, and intersecting side streets should be designed in accordance with the California MUTCD latest edition.

Note: Prior to beginning work on these plans, Consultant shall meet with the City to discuss and determine construction staging, minimum lane requirements, side- street and driveway access, and plan notes and legends.

B. Traffic Signal Modifications
The Consultant shall provide design services for the modification of traffic signals at the intersections of Hawthorne Blvd at 182 nd St and Hawthorne Blvd at Lomita Blvd.

Consequently, in addition to design services, fees associated with this task shall also include the preparation of traffic signal plans, separate from the aforementioned plan submittals.

Traffic signal modification plans shall reference City record drawings (Consultant shall obtain from Community Development Department and Caltrans). Consultant shall be responsible for verifying in the field all existing conditions (i.e. traffic signal poles, hardware, mast arm and pole-mounted signage, interconnect cable and control equipment).

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plans shall show a conductor schedule, interconnect details, pole schedule, phase diagram, legend, and notes and pole placement details for new poles.

C. Parkway Landscape Design
As an option, the City may decide to upgrade the parkway landscape and irrigation.

Consequently, the Consultant shall include an allowance, not to exceed $35,000, for these services. The exact scope of work and fee will be determined at such time services are deemed a necessary addition to the contract.

D. Quantity Calculations & Cost Estimate
The Consultant shall submit preliminary quantities and construction cost estimate at the 30%, 60%, and 90% submittals. Unit prices will be based upon current cost information for recent, similar projects. The final quantity/cost estimate will be based on the final construction plans and submitted with the 100% submittal. Cost estimates shall include a 20% contingency.

E. Project Specifications
The Consultant shall prepare the project specification using the City’s standard “boiler plate” specifications (Microsoft Word) and prepare the Special Provisions portion of the Construction Specifications and Contract Documents suitable for bidding and awarding of the Contract. These special provisions will be incorporated into the City’s standard construction document package. Consultant shall prepare the Bid Schedule.

F. 100% PS&E Submittal
The 100% submittal shall include two hard copies and an electronic copy of all plans, specifications/special provisions and quantities/cost estimate for final review. Minimal corrections may not be needed, but should be expected. Plans shall be on 24” x 36” bond sheets.

G. Final Submittal
Upon City approval of the 100% plans/specification submittal, Consultant shall submit a complete set of stamped/signed (CA Registered Civil Engineer) original plans on mylar, an unbound set of stamped/signed specifications/special provisions, and a quantities/cost estimate. The Consultant shall also submit an electronic copy of all final AutoCAD drawings (with x-refs and plot configuration files), specifications/special provisions, and quantities/cost estimate.

TASK IV – RIGHT-OF-WAY

The Consultant shall prepare all necessary Temporary Construction Easements (TCE) and identify potential impacts to all properties affected by the construction of this project. The consultant should draft the agreement per the sample provided as Exhibit A, under the assumption that a formal appraisal will not be required.

TASK V – PROJECT COORDINATION

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Schedule, Quality Control, Progress Reporting, and Subconsultant Management).

A. Meetings
To ensure understanding of the contract objectives and facilitate coordination within the team, meetings between the City and Consultant shall be held monthly or as needed to discuss project objectives, schedules and any other issues. Consultant shall anticipate up to 5 meetings in total and shall have no more than 2 attendees per meeting.

B. Permits
Caltrans: Consultant shall prepare and submit on behalf of the City a Standard Encroachment permit application with applicable plans for submittal to Caltrans District 7, 100 South Main St., Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA for review and approval. The City should be exempt from a permit application fee. The Consultant should include fees to prepare any documentation or additional permits necessary for approval of the encroachment permit(s) for work on this project.

The Consultant shall include provisions for up to 5 meetings with Caltrans to address or clarify comments on each submittal.

City of Torrance: Consultant or Subconsultant shall apply for an Excavation and Construction Permit from the City of Torrance for any necessary traffic control and excavation within the City of Torrance.

C. Coordination with Transit Agencies
The consultant shall coordinate with LA Metro and Torrance Transit for the temporary relocation of bus stops in the vicinity of the construction area. This task includes identifying appropriate temporary bus stop locations in conjunction with the transit agencies and preparing any necessary relocation notices. The Consultant shall also coordinate with the transit agencies to determine any permanent bus stop relocations after construction is complete.

D. Final Survey
This task is intended to budget for reimbursable expenses that are associated with final survey prior to construction.

Tasks shall including the following:
 Tie out all property lines before recording
 Tie out centerline monuments and any impacted centerline ties; and prepare and file Corner Records with the County of Los Angeles and City of Torrance.

E. Reimbursable Expense
This task is intended to budget for reimbursable expenses that are associated only with reprographics of plans and paper documents, and postage when making submittals to the City and other agencies or utility companies. Costs to print documents, produce reprographics, and postage for consultant’s internal review and/or coordination with satellite offices or subconsultants should be included in the fees for the various tasks.

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preparing Addenda. Consequently, the Consultant shall include a proposed scope of work and associated fees for this task.

G. Construction Support
The Consultant shall provide construction support such as responding to Requests for Information, assisting with design and field changes, and preparing any necessary plan revisions. Consequently, the Consultant shall include a proposed scope of work and associated fees for this task.

H. Project Close-Out
After completion of construction, the Consultant shall prepare the as-built plans to the satisfaction of the City.

Consultant shall complete any Caltrans close-out documents related to the design or design changes made during construction.

Attachments: Exhibit A – Sample Work Site Access Agreement

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Sample Work Site Access Agreement

1 AGREEMENT TO ALLOW THE CITY OF TORRANCE

ACCESS TO A WORKING AREA DURING CONSTRUCTION OF
[PROJECT]

The City of Torrance (“City”) and [OWNER], [TYPE OF ENTITITY] (“Owner”), the owner of the property at [NAME OF PROPERTY] located at [ADDRESS], in Torrance, California [ZIP CODE], hereby agree that Owner shall permit City, its employees and/or its agents, assignees, and other representatives, a temporary access area as necessary to construct the [PROJECT] (“The Work”), subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. All area/parking/access restrictions must be coordinated with Owner prior to scheduling The Work;

2. The City’s Contractor shall furnish and operate a self-loading motor sweeper with spray nozzles at least once each working day to keep paved areas acceptably clean to the City and Owner whenever construction, including restoration, is incomplete;

3. City shall protect, defend, indemnify and hold Owner and Owner’s employees, directors, officers, partners, invitees, successors, assigns, heirs, shareholders and members (collectively, "Owner’s Employees") harmless from and against any and all claims arising out of or in connection with The Work, the conduct of any activity, work or things done, permitted or allowed by City in or about the Center, or any negligence or willful act or failure to act of City;

4. Upon completion of The Work, City shall remove from the Owner’s property all supplies and equipment used by City for The Work and repair all damage to the property caused by The Work;

5. All notices, requests, consents and approvals in connection with this agreement, or communications that either Party desires or is required or permitted to give or make to the other Party under this agreement, shall only be deemed to have been given, made and delivered, when given to the following designated person for each Party:

To City: City of Torrance
Public Works Department, Engineering
20500 Madrona Ave.

Torrance, CA 90503
Attention: Craig Bilezerian
Telephone Number: 310-781-6900
Email: [email protected]

To Owner: [NAME] Telephone Number: [PHONE NUMBER]
Email: [EMAIL ADDRESS]

6. The temporary access area is [WIDTH] wide from the City’s right-of-way line onto the property located at [ADDRESS] as shown on the attached Exhibit A; and

7. Time is of the essence with respect to all of the provisions of this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties to this AGREEMENT have caused this Agreement to be executed on the ____ day of __________, 202X.

[OWNER]
[TYPE OF ENTITY]
By: [MANAGEMENT COMPANY (if different from Owner)]
[TYPER OF ENTITY]
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2 its Managing Member

________________________________ ______________________________ _______________ (Print Name) (Signature) (Date)

CITY OF TORRANCE

_______________________
Craig Bilezerian,
Public Works Director

_______________________
Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:

PATRICK Q. SULLIVAN
City Attorney

By: _______________________ ______________________
City Clerk
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PROPOSAL

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PROPOSAL
300 S. Harbor Blvd., Suite 814
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 533.3050 | www.oe-eng.com
TORRA nc E
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ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR HAWTHORNE

BOULEVARD RIGHT-TURN LANES AT LOMITA BOULEVARD
AND 182ND STREET, T-196
RFP No. B2025-15
City of Torrance - Purchasing Division
3031 Torrance Blvd, Torrance CA 90503 - Phone: 310-328-5310 Onward Engineering | Design Smarter. Build Better
59 City of Torrance July 2 nd, 2025
Purchasing Division
3031 Torrance Blvd, Torrance CA 90503
Subject: e ngineering De S ign Service S for Hawt H orne b oulevar D r ig H t- t urn l ane S at l omita b oulevar D an D 182n D Street, t -196
Onward Engineering is pleased to submit our proposal to provide engineering design services for the Hawthorne Boulevard Right-Turn Lanes Project at Lomita Boulevard and 182nd Street . This project presents an important opportunity to address traffic congestion and safety concerns at two of the City’s most heavily used intersections.

Hawthorne Boulevard is a Caltrans-owned principal arterial that serves approximately 60,000 vehicles per day.

However, both intersections currently lack dedicated northbound right-turn pockets, resulting in queueing, delay, and potential conflicts with pedestrians and bicyclists. The planned improvements will enhance traffic flow, improve transit and emergency vehicle access, and provide safer, more efficient crossings for non-motorized users.

From the moment the RFP was released, our team treated it as a Notice to Proceed. We conducted an immediate field visit to document existing conditions, observe vehicular and pedestrian activity, and assess the design constraints related to utilities, medians, drainage features, signal equipment, and right-of-way availability. Our early walk- through has already helped us identify potential strategies to streamline the design process and minimize impacts during construction. We understand that this project will require close coordination with Caltrans, utility providers, and adjacent property owners, and our team is ready to take that on.

We are proud to propose a team that brings both technical excellence and local experience. Jimson Gutierrez , our proposed Project Manager, specializes in roadway widening and intersection improvements. His past work includes complex corridor upgrades involving Caltrans encroachment permits, OCTA and federal funding compliance, signal and utility design, and public coordination. Supporting him is Justin Smeets , PE, PLS, our Lead Engineer. Justin brings firsthand knowledge of Torrance’s infrastructure, having led recent design efforts for the 190th Street Rehabilitation and the PCH at Vista Montana/Anza Intersection Improvement. He is highly familiar with roadway design in constrained corridors, including ADA upgrades, phased construction, and drainage design. Majdi Ataya , PE, will serve as QA/QC Manager, bringing over four decades of oversight experience, including past work on Torrance and Caltrans corridors. His deep understanding of constructability, sequencing, and permit compliance will help us deliver a design that is not only accurate but buildable.

We are also utilizing ClickUp , our cloud-based project management platform, to keep deliverables, task tracking, and communication organized in one place. The City will have visibility into the project’s status, deadlines, and any pending review items, ensuring a clear and accountable workflow throughout design.

We take every project seriously, and we take this opportunity especially seriously. This is not a routine proposal for us. It is a chance to partner with a City we respect, to solve a real transportation challenge, and to deliver infrastructure that directly benefits the public. Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to the opportunity to support the City of Torrance in improving the safety and efficiency of Hawthorne Boulevard.

Thank you,
Muhammad Ataya, MPA
President, Onward Engineering
Onward Engineering
300 S. Harbor Blvd., Suite 814
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 533.3050 | www.oe-eng.com
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TJW Engineering, Inc. Thomas J. Wheat, PE, TE
[email protected](949) 878-3509
TJW Engineering, Inc. (TJW) will provide traffic engineering and transportation planning services for this project. We have partnered with TJW on numerous projects. TJW has been our go-to subconsultant for traffic engineering, consistently delivering high-quality designs and studies that meet agency standards and evolving regulatory requirements. Their deep knowledge of regional guidelines and innovative approach to transportation solutions have made them a trusted and valuable partner across a wide range of public infrastructure projects.
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ECORP Consulting, Inc. Jesus Olmos
[email protected](909) 307-0046
ECORP Consulting, Inc. will provide environmental consulting services for this project. We have successfully worked with ECORP on numerous projects throughout Southern California. As our trusted environmental subconsultant, ECORP brings a highly experienced and multidisciplinary team with deep expertise in CEQA/NEPA compliance, environmental permitting, biological resources, cultural resources, and mitigation planning. Their full-service approach and proven track record in navigating complex environmental regulations have made them an essential partner in ensuring our projects remain compliant, on schedule, and environmentally responsible. n/a
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Group Delta Consultants, Inc. Michael Givens, PhD, PE
[email protected](949) 295-2348
Group Delta will provide geotechnical and environmental engineering support for this project. We have collaborated with Group Delta on a variety of infrastructure projects and rely on their extensive experience in site investigation, remediation, and construction-phase environmental compliance. With a multidisciplinary team of engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, and certified inspectors, Group Delta consistently delivers timely, cost-effective solutions tailored to project-specific needs. Their deep understanding of permitting, stormwater management, hazardous materials assessment, and construction dewatering has made them a dependable partner in maintaining project timelines, minimizing risk, and ensuring regulatory compliance. n/a
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Since its incorporation in 2004 eighteen years ago, Onward Engineering (OE) has provided professional design engineering services to many cities in the South Bay, including the City of Torrance.

This includes work in the City of :
1- Apple Valley: Stoddard Wells Road Widening Project
2- Costa Mesa: Newport Boulevard Widening Improvements Project 3- Costa Mesa: West 17th Street Widening Project
4- Manhattan Beach: Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard Widening 5- Redondo Beach: Inglewood Avenue at Manhattan Beach Boulevard Street Widening 6- Long Beach: Spring St. at Bellflower & Lakewood Blvd. Intersection Improvements 7- Jurupa Valley: Mira Loma Agate & Granite Hill Area Safe Routes to School (CIP 23108/23109/23110) 8- Chino Hills: Los Serranos Widening and Sidewalk Improvement Project Our experience includes delivering comprehensive design services for street widening projects aimed at improving traffic flow, enhancing safety, and accommodating multimodal transportation. These projects often involve the addition of turn pockets or travel lanes, requiring careful coordination with utility relocations such as water main adjustments, sewer reconstruction or replacement, and valve relocations. We also integrate ADA- compliant parkway and sidewalk improvements, and provide design solutions for pavement widening, roadway reconstruction, and surface rehabilitation to meet agency standards and long-term performance goals.

Attached is a list of similar projects as described in the RFP’s Scope of Work, along with our references for each project, (pages 8,9, 10 & 27).

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aPP le v alley S TO dd AR d W ELLS R OA d Wid E ning P RO j E c T OE provided the Town of Apple Valley with Engineering and Design services for the Stoddard Wells Road Widening Project. The project consisted of widening the roadway and shoulders of the section of Stoddard Wells Road between Interstate 15 and Johnson Road with a total length of approximately 8,450 linear feet (1.6 miles). The existing road was approximately 22 feet wide with one lane of traffic in either direction and unimproved dirt shoulders. The Town asked that the roadway be widened to 26 feet with 12-foot wide shoulders added to both sides of the road.

The shoulders were reinforced with the addition of recycled asphalt pavement. •Reference: Kenneth Bailey, City Engineer - (760) 240-7000 x 7119 - [email protected] - 14955 Dale Evans Pkwy., Apple Valley, CA. 92307 •Date of the project: 2020 •Status of the project: Completed c o S ta m e S a nEWPORT B OULE v AR d Wid E ning Im PRO v E m E n TS P RO j E c T OE provided the City of Costa Mesa with Design Engineering services on the Newport Boulevard Widening Improvements Project. The project consisted of widening a portion 77 Fair Drive of southbound Newport Boulevard to accommodate a fourth through lane and improve its Level of Service from the current “F” rating (ranging from

1.10 to 1.30). The section of roadway that was enhanced extended approximately 2,700 linear feet southwest from 19th Street to the Superior Avenue turn-off located northeast of 17th Street. The project is located within Caltrans jurisdiction and required traffic signal modifications, utility and street light relocations, and right-of way acquisitions to accommodate the additional through lane and right-turn pockets. •Reference: Jennifer Rosales, Project Manager - (714) 754-5180 - [email protected] - 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 •Date of the project: 2019 •Status of the project: Completed c o S ta m e S a W EST 17 T h S TREET Wid E ning P RO j E c T OE provided full design engineering services to the City of Costa Mesa for the West 17th Street Widening from Placentia Avenue to Superior Avenue. 17th Street is a primary arterial. The Standard roadway width for a primary arterial is a 106’ right of way. The existing configuration was a 2-lane divided highway with center two-way left turn lane. The existing land uses were mostly commercial properties with a new mixed-use development at the southeast corner of 17th Street and Pomona Avenue. There were 16 properties along West 17th Street within the limits of this widening. The properties along West 17th Street had varying R/W frontages. This meant that widening affected each property differently. The design intent for this widening was to to create a more pedestrian and bike friendly street along 17th Street. The widening included an 8’ sidewalk on the south side along with 6’ wide bike lanes in each direction.
•Reference: Shirjeel Muhammad,MS,PE, Senior Engineer - (714)754-5298 - [email protected] - 77 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 •Date of the project: 2020 •Status of the project: Completed m an H attan b eac H mA nh ATTA n B EA ch B OULE v AR d A nd S EPUL v E d A B OULE v AR d Wid E ning OE provided design engineering services to the City of Manhattan Beach on the Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard Widening project. The proposed project limits include the intersection of Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard to accommodate dual left turn lanes in the northbound to westbound, eastbound to southbound, and westbound to northbound directions. The City of Lawndale is east of the project area, the City of Redondo Beach is south of the intersection, El Segundo sits to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Commercial businesses can be found throughout the project limits. The purpose of the project was to increase the operational capabilities of the intersection. This was accomplished by adding dual left turn lanes to the westbound, northbound and eastbound lanes. Northbound and southbound Sepulveda will have five travel lanes; two left turn lanes, and three through lanes. Eastbound and Westbound Manhattan Beach Boulevard will have five travel lanes; two left turn lanes, two through lanes and one dedicated right turn lane. •Reference: Prem Kumar, City Engineer - (310) 802-5300 - [email protected] - 3621 Bell Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA. 90266 •Date of the project: 2018 •Status of the project: Completed r e D on D o b eac H Ing LEWOO d Av E n UE AT mA nh ATTA n B EA ch B OULE v AR d S TREET Wid E ning OE provided full design engineering services for the Inglewood Avenue at Manhattan Beach Boulevard Southbound Right-Hand Turn Lane Improvements Project. In addition to design engineering services, OE had assembled a team that completed environmental analyses and right-of-way appraisal and acquisition services. The proposed project limits included the intersection of Inglewood Avenue and Manhattan Beach Boulevard. The southbound lanes of SECTION 2 : Firm Qualifications and Experience
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67 Inglewood Avenue, north of Manhattan Beach Boulevard, consisted of one left turn lane, two through lanes, and a right turn lane which operate at LOS E in the AM and LOS F in the PM. The purpose of the project was to increase the operational capabilities of the intersection. This was accomplished by adding a dedicated right-turn lane on southbound Inglewood Avenue to increase the through traffic to three lanes. •Reference: Didar Khandker, PE, MSCE, Associate Civil Engineer - (310) 318-0661 x2456 - [email protected] - 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 •Date of the project: 2018 - 2019 •Status of the project: Completed l ong b eac H S PR ing S T . AT B ELLFLOWER & L A k EWOO d B L vd. In TERSE c T i O n Im PRO v E m E n TS OE provided the City of Long Beach with design engineering services for two intersection widening projects along Spring Street. The first project is along Spring Street at Bellflower Boulevard and the other is along Spring Street at Lakewood Boulevard. The goal of the project was to implement congestion management and reduction strategies at these intersections to improve capacity and movement for future volumes. The project included design work for raised medians, traffic signal modifications, turn pocket extensions, utility relocation and utility adjustments.

The existing conditions at the intersection of Spring Street and Bellflower Boulevard included a single left turn lane in each direction, three through lanes in each direction, and dedicated right turn pockets for all intersection legs except for the west leg. The intent at this intersection was to extend the left turn pockets for the north, east and south legs. The project also extended the southbound right turn pocket. The existing conditions at the intersection of Spring Street and Lakewood Boulevard include Dual left turn pockets in all directions, three through lanes in all directions and dual right turn lanes from southbound Lakewood Boulevard to westbound Spring Street.

The future capacity required an increase in pocket lengths for the left turn pockets in each direction on Spring Street along with an increased length of the dual right turn pockets on southbound Lakewood Boulevard. •Reference: Alvin Papa, City Engineer - (562) 570-6386 - [email protected] - 333 W Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90802 •Date of the project: 2018 - 2019 •Status of the project: Completed juru P a v alley m i RA L O m A Ag ATE & gRA ni TE h i LL A REA S AFE R OUTES TO Sch OOL ( c IP 23108/23109/23110) OE provided professional design engineering services to the City of Jurupa Valley for 3 Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) projects, which included the Mira Loma Area SRTS Sidewalk Gap Closure Project at 15,680 ft long; the Granite Hill Area SRTS Sidewalk Gap Closure Project at 10,370 ft; and the Agate Street Complete Streets Project at 2,350 ft long, totaling approximately 28,400 linear feet (or 5.4 miles) of safety and sidewalk improvements.

Design components included pavement repairs; curb, gutter and sidewalk; signing and striping; ADA curb ramp and driveway construction; pedestrian safety improvements; and storm drain improvements which required curb opening catch basin inlet elevtion adjustments and relocation and alignment with the new gutters, culvert abandonment and surface runoff rediverting, followed by developing a Water Quality Management Plan for the City. Additionally, utility appurtenances, adjustments and relocations were extensive, involving trees, street signs, manholes, fire hydrants, fences, mailboxes, pipeline risers, vaults, utility cabinets and poles, gas and water meters, curbs, driveways, and safety bollards, with third party utility owners such as SCE requiring long lead times for relocations. Impacted utility owners were engaged early in the design process for coordination when the responsibility to relocate fell on the utility owner. OE also performed a Topographic Survey. •Reference: Paul Toor, PE, Director of Public Works/City Engineer - (951) 332-6464 - [email protected] - 8930 Limonite Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509 •Date of the project: 2024 •Status of the project: Completed cH ino Hill S L OS S ERRA n OS Wid E ning A nd Sid EWAL k Im PRO v E m E n T P RO j E c T OE provided full Design Engineering services for the Los Serranos Infrastructure - ATP Project. The proposed project limits included the widening of ten rural residential streets in the Los Serranos area of Chino Hills. The project limits are located just west of the 71-freeway towards the east end of the City of Chino Hills. The project locations are surrounded by single family residential homes. The project is funded through the Active Transportation Program Project. Currently the Los Serranos area is very rural. The project limits include very minimal curb, gutter, and sidewalk. The ATP grant proposed provided funding for curb, gutter, and sidewalk on one side of each of the ten streets. The design included widening one side of the street on ten street segments within the City of Chino Hills. •Reference: Tad Garrety - (909) 364-2722 - [email protected] - 4000 City Center Drive, Chino Hills, CA 91709 •Date of the project: 2017 •Status of the project: Completed Irvine yALE Av E n UE R E h AB i L i TAT i O n ( cALTRA n S Enc ROA chm E n T P ER mi T ) OE provided Design Engineering services to the City of Irvine on the Yale Avenue Rehabilitation project on Yale Avenue from Deerfield Avenue to the I-5 Overpass. Yale Avenue serves as a major Northeast Southwest arterial for the City of Irvine. This segment of Yale Avenue varies between a 2-lane arterial with bike lanes to a 4-lane arterial with bike lanes and raised medians. The limits of this project were entirely within residential neighborhoods with Heritage Park and a fire station located at the northwest corner of Yale Avenue and Walnut Avenue. The first segment from Deerfield Avenue to approximately Edgmere Avenue entailed a 2” mill and a 2” Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt Type G (RHMA-G) overlay with some full depth structural sections where the street is severely deteriorated. The SECTION 2 : Firm Qualifications and Experience
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Request For Proposal, for the City of Torrance, Engineering Design Services for the Hawthorne Boulevard Right-Turn Lanes at Lomita Boulevard and 182nd Street, T-196 68 second segment of roadway from Edgmere Avenue to the I-5 Overpass required a 6” mill and placement of 2.5” of RHMA-G over 4” Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) in the street with a 2” to 2½” transitional grind at the bike lanes. This project also corrected ADA deficiencies for sidewalks and ramps. Our design team checked for existing roadway signs and striping for compliance with both the City standards as well as the 3R federal design requirements.

Another important aspect of this project was its proximity to Caltrans right-of-way. Traffic control through the I-5 bridge overcrossing required obtaining a Caltrans Encroachment Permit. •Reference: Kal Lambaz, Project Manager (now in Anaheim) - (714) 765-6935 - [email protected] - 200 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805 •Date of the project: 2017 •Status of the project: Completed wH ittier F y 2022-23 Ann UAL P A v E m E n T R E h AB i L i TAT i O n ( cALTRA n S Enc ROA chm E n T P ER mi T ) OE provided the City of Whittier with Engineering Design and Surveying services through 4 phases of their Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Project. The project purpose was to rehabilitate approximately 49,000 linear feet (9.3 miles) of 46 streets with a variety of slurry and cape seal, and grind and overlay in order to achieve an extended pavement service life while minimizing future maintenance needs, improve safety and enhance aesthetics. The required work involved pavement, curb, gutter and sidewalk repair and rehabilitation, reconstructing 62 ADA curb ramps (52 with missing truncated domes), replacing 9 cross gutters, utility appurtenance adjusting and relocating, and signing and striping. The project also required Caltrans Encroachment Permits for streets around Whittier Boulevard, and permits for the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) due to street proximity to the right-of-way on the southwest end. OE ’s in-house Laser Scanner was utilized to capture visible indications of surface utilities, trees, utility poles, luminaries, fencing, walls, sidewalks, hardscape, signs, and edge of pavement lying within the ramp locations, as well as lip of gutter, flow-line, top of curb, and back of walk elevations were documented. The survey also extended beyond the ramp’s BCRs/ECRs to ensure proper tie-in to the existing infrastructure. •Reference: Michelle Chapman, PE, Senior Civil Engineer - (562) 567-9500 - [email protected] - 13230 Penn Street, Whittier, California 90602 •Date of the project: 2022 - 2023 •Status of the project: Completed a na H eim B ROA d WA y & mA nch ESTER Av E n UE R E h AB i L i TAT i O n ( cALTRA n S Enc ROA chm E n T P ER mi T ) OE provided full design engineering services to the City of Anaheim for the Broadway from Euclid Street to Harbor Boulevard and Manchester Avenue from South City Limit to Anaheim Boulevard Street Rehabilitation Projects.

The project included rehabilitating approximately 7,000 linear feet (1.3 miles) of Broadway and 7,000 linear feet (1.3 miles) of Manchester Avenue. The project also included designing 27 curb ramps that were non-compliant and 76 driveways. Furthermore, Caltrans and UPRR Railroad encroachment permits were required for 5 different street segments, and a design workshop presentation was prepared following the site research phase to inform and update the City of all the pertinent project details. •Reference: Megan Hajimomen, Associate Civil Engineer - (714) 765-5100 x5818 - [email protected] - 7200 S. Anaheim Blvd, Suite 276, Anaheim, CA 92805 •Date of the project: 2024 - 2025 •Status of the project: In Progress g ar D ena cRE n S h AW B OULE v AR d S TREET Im PRO v E m E n T (Righ T OF W A y Ex PER i E nc E ) OE provided Design Engineering services to the City of Gardena on the Crenshaw Boulevard Street Improvement Project. The project was located on the east half of Crenshaw Boulevard, between Rosecrans Avenue and W El Segundo Boulevard. The project involved asphalt pavement improvements and sidewalk gap closer for approximately 460 feet of sidewalk to improve pedestrian access along the corridor. The design also incorporated ADA accessible driveway improvements and catch basin reconstruction to fix damaged catch basins. The project also required a geotechnical investigation and OE ’s own in-house surveying team supplied the topographic survey, providing precise and efficient field data collection and reducing potential schedule delays, integrating immediate topographic and right-of-way data into the design, ensuring accuracy, expediting approvals and minimizing rework. •Reference: Jose Espinoza, Assistant Engineer - (310) 217-9644 - [email protected] - 1700 W. 162nd Street, Gardena, CA. 90247 •Date of the project: 2025 •Status of the project: Completed l ong b eac H E AST 2nd S TREET Bik E L A n E Im PRO v E m E n TS P RO j E c T (Righ T OF W A y Ex PER i E nc E ) OE provided Design Engineering services to the City of Long Beach for the East 2nd Street Bike Lane Improvements Project from the Pacific Coast Highway to the east city limits. Phase 1 of this project included designing Class 2 bike lanes in both directions along E. 2nd Street. Phase 2, which was combined with Phase 1, included incorporating a pavement grind/overlay with localized removal and replacements of the entire pavement section into the design.

Phase 3 included the preparation of conceptual median landscaping plans and a conceptual Class 1 bike lane with right-of-way takes. The project was completed on time and within budget. •Reference: Derry Mac Mahon, City Engineer - (310) 525-0681 - [email protected] - 333 W. Ocean Boulevard Long Beach, CA. 90802 •Status of the project: Completed SECTION 2 : Firm Qualifications and Experience
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Request For Proposal, for the City of Torrance, Engineering Design Services for the Hawthorne Boulevard Right-Turn Lanes at Lomita Boulevard and 182nd Street, T-196 69 Onward Engineering
( PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENT “SECTION 3: UNDERSTANDING & SCOPE OF WORK” )

SCOPE OF WORK
Phase 1
Phase 3
Phase 2
Phase 4
Optional Tasks
Meetings
Drone Mapping
Utility Potholing
Bid Support
CEQA Categorical Exemption
Caltrans Encroachment Permit
100% PS&E
Transit Agency Coordination
Base Maps
60% PS&E
Construction Support
Landscape and Irrigation Plans
30% Plans and Estimate
Utility Research and Notification
Research and Review Available Data
Topographic Survey
Traffic Control Plans
Pre-Construction Monument Survey
Initial Site Assessment
Project Close-Out
Legal Descriptions, Exhibits, and Land Titles (Per Parcel) Post-Construction Monument Survey
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Work Site Access Agreements
Site Evaluation
Traffic Analysis
Plans
Specifications
Submittals
Cost Estimates
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70 P roject un D er S tan D ing
The City of Torrance is seeking Professional Design Consultant Services for the Hawthorne Boulevard Right-Turn Lanes at Lomita Boulevard and 182 nd Street, T-196 Project which includes the addition of right-turn pockets on the northbound lanes at the Hawthorne Boulevard/Lomita Boulevard and the Hawthorne Boulevard/182nd Street intersections.

D e S ign com P onent S
•Street modifications. •Traffic signal modifications •ADA ramp construction. •ADA driveway construction. •Landscaping and irrigation. •Utility appurtenance adjustments/relocations. •Signing and striping modifications.

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Notice to Proceed – August 2025
Design Completion – April 2026
Design Duration – 8 Months
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71 Site e valuation
A review of available documentation and a detailed visual inspection of the site will be undertaken. The inspection will include visual observations, photographs, and field measurements (i.e. design conflict, dimensions, etc.). All findings of the site evaluation will be geo-referenced on aerial photographs in a GIS map. Each design conflict will have dimensions, street level photographs, or any other pertinent information linked to the map. If requested, OE will provide the City with a link to the site evaluation data, which will also be transferred to the construction plan sheets.

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RE c OR d S RESEAR ch - Review available as-built records from the City, as well as other data available from third-party sources to assist in the preparation of the engineering design and construction plans.

U T i L i T y R ESEAR ch - Identify all existing above ground and underground utilities and verify pertinent utility data (i.e. location, size, depth, type, etc.). Notify all utility owners of planned construction and modify, relocate, or protect in place all utilities.

T RAFF ic An AL y S i S - Field Review geometry, lighting, equipment and traffic patterns; Prepare queue analysis; determine pocket lengths; and prepare a technical memorandum.

T OPO g RAP hic S UR v E y - Conduct a topographic survey to document existing site features and elevations to facilitate the development of the base map and vertical profiles.

Si TE Ev ALUAT i O n - Conduct a site evaluation to document the condition of existing infrastructure and verify utility appurtenance locations. Identify design constraints based on site conditions.

U T i L i T y P OT h OL ing - Conduct utility potholing to ensure there are no conflicts between the proposed site enhancements and existing underground utilities.

Ag E ncy cOOR din AT i O n - Consult with agencies including Caltrans, LA Metro, and Torrance Transit on intersection design requirements and traffic control/staging during construction.

P LA n S , S PE ci F ic AT i O n S , E ST im ATES (PS&E) - Develop PS&Es for the intersection improvements that include the previously described design components.

PS&E QA/Q c - Check plans, specifications, and estimates for accuracy and adherence to applicable municipal, state, and federal standards.

Bid A nd cO n STRU c T i O n S UPPORT - Provide the necessary support to the City to execute the bid and construction phases of the project.
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72 Drone Mapping
The site assessment will be enhanced with the collection of high-resolution aerial photographs of the streets using our drone. Our team has four remote pilots licensed by the FAA to fly drones for commercial use. The aerial photographs assist us in developing the base maps and plans by accurately recording site surface features, pavement conditions, and street striping configurations, as well as providing us with highly detailed reference data that cannot be achieved through traditional site evaluation methods. Additionally, the images collected are at a higher resolution than images provided by other sources and are ideal for use in the preparation of exhibits. The image below, collected for a previous project, demonstrates the level of detailed information that can be collected using drone technology. The aerial photos collected are merged into a composite image in post-processing to create complete street segments with very high levels of detail. a SPH alt crack I nga D a ram P D eta I l
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The pavement on Hawthorne Boulevard is in good condition with limited cracking. The widening of the street to
accommodate the new right-turn pockets will require the construction of new pavement where absent and at a
minimum milling and overlay of the existing pavement to maintain a 2% to 4% crossfalls from the centerline medians to the new curb and gutter profiles. The final determination of the construction methods used for the pavement will
be based on the following data sources:
• Site evaluation findings.
• Proposed curb and gutter vertical profiles.
• Cost-Benefit Analysis.
• Discussions with the City.
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The construction of the new curb, gutter, and sidewalk on the southeast corners of the intersections will follow these design principles:
• Modify sidewalk alignments as necessary to minimize
impacts on existing utility appurtenances & private parcels. • Grade the parkways to encourage excess stormwater
run-off that cannot be managed through percolation in
the green spaces to flow to the street gutters.
• Construct the sidewalks with maximum cross-slopes of
2% & minimum widths of 4 feet to achieve ADA compliance. • Construct retaining walls or retaining curbs where
grading the landscape to the edges of the sidewalks is
not feasible.
• Construct curb and gutter with minimum slopes of 0.5% to prevent ponding.

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73 t raffi C Signal S
Traffic signals will be modified on the southeast corners of the following intersections:
• Hawthorne Boulevard/Lomita Boulevard
• Hawthorne Boulevard/182nd Street
Traffic signal designs will be based off the following
analyses:
• Pre-Construction Traffic Counts.
• Level of Service Analysis.
• Queuing Analysis.

Curb r a M p S
Two curb ramps within the project limits will need to be reconstructed to accommodate the new street cross
section and achieve ADA compliance. The ramps will be
designed as 3-dimensional surfaces in Civil 3D to ensure that the ADA slope and dimension requirements are
adhered to. Custom curb ramp details prepared for the
construction plans will include horizontal geometrics and design elevations.

Curb ramps constructed where traffic signal poles are present will include the addition of 30” x 48” flat landings adjacent to all pedestrian push button poles per the Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) If a ramp cannot be designed to achieve complete ADA compliance due to limiting site factors such as intersecting street and sidewalk grades, the ramp will be designed to be as compliant as possible, and a Curb Ramp Memo signed by a Professional Engineer would be prepared.

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Up to 4 driveways within the project limits may need to be reconstructed to accommodate the new right-turn pockets and achieve ADA compliance. The driveways will be designed as 3-dimensional surfaces in Civil 3D to ensure that the ADA slope and dimension requirements are adhered to. Custom driveway details prepared for the construction plans will include horizontal geometrics and design elevations. b u S Stop S
There is one bus stop located on the southeast corner of the Hawthorne Boulevard/182nd Street intersection that will be impacted by the addition of the right-turn pocket. OE will coordinate with LA Metro and Torrance Transit to determine the optimal locations for both a temporary and permanent bus stop. Based on a cursory review of the traffic configuration, it would be recommended that the bus stop be relocated approximately 350 feet north of the intersection to prevent traffic from backing up in the new right-turn lane or in the intersection.

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75 Stor M water Manage M ent
Stormwater management system currently consists of curb opening catch basins and parkway drains located throughout the project limits. Since the conceptual design proposes widening the street into areas already developed with sidewalk, expansion of the stormwater management system is not anticipated. However, relocation of existing stormwater management features will require reconstruction to accommodate the widening of the street. Based on the preliminary field observations, it is anticipated that those improvements may include:
• Adjusting curb opening catch basin inlet locations and elevations. • Reconstructing parkway drains.

De S ign Confli C t S
OE will begin identifying all the design conflicts to determine which items need to be relocated or removed, or where modifications to the design is the preferred approach. Third party utility owners such as SCE require long lead times if relocation of their utilities is required. Impacted utility owners will be engaged early in the design process to coordinate the relocation of utility appurtenances when the responsibility to relocate falls on the utility owner.

Co S t Saving Mea S ure S
The following cost-saving measures can be incorporated into the scope of work unless directed otherwise by the City. dRO n E mAPP ing
Drone mapping will be utilized to document existing site conditions and enhance base map accuracy, thus reducing the amount of topographic survey and site evaluation documentation required.

P A v E m E n T Engin EER ing
OE will assess the feasibility of utilizing alternative paving methods to reduce construction costs, reduce maintenance costs, and/or extend the service life of the pavement.
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The following is a description of some lessons learned on other projects of similar scope that can be applied to this project to improve efficiency.

R E c URRE n T P RO j E c T mEET ing S
It is recommended that progress meetings be conducted every two weeks or twice monthly between the City PM, Consultant PM, and Consultant Design Engineer. These approximately 30-minute meetings conducted via video conference or telephone allow the Consultant to give the City a brief update on the progress of the project and to SECTION 3 : Understanding & Scope of Work
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76 discuss new design approaches and challenges. This continuous engagement assists in keeping the project on track to meet milestones and reduces the amount of time the City needs to spend reviewing the PS&E as many of their comments and concerns will have already been addressed.

B ASE mAP Acc URA cy
To ensure that the base maps are accurate and complete, the site evaluation will be conducted once the drone mapping, topographic survey data, and utility as-built information has been incorporated into the base maps to verify that utility appurtenance locations and ownership are portrayed correctly.

E STABL i S hing R EPA i R mETR ic S
Prior to the site evaluation, measurable repair values (i.e. minimum crack widths, minimum sidewalk panel fault heights, etc.) should be established with input from the City to ensure that the recommendations for repairs meet the City’s requirements.

Adh ERE nc E TO B U dg ET
Significant changes to the design can be costly and delay milestones, particularly on larger scale projects. Therefore, the budget will be strictly adhered to throughout the design phase and all construction items will be quantified as accurately as possible early in the design process to prevent scope creep.

Thi R d P ART y cO mm U nic AT i O n
Early and continuous communication with third parties will be critical to minimize delays to the project schedule. OE will identify key personnel within organizations and provide complete design plans as early as feasible to minimize review cycles.

S co P e of work
The following is our scope of work for design engineering services integrated with the site-specific tasks outlined in the City’s Request for Proposal, to which no exceptions are taken.

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1 | m eeting S
- Meeting Minutes and Agenda (Digital Copies) - Project Schedule Updates (Digital Copies) OE will coordinate and lead the following meetings:
• Kick-Off Meeting.
• Monthly Progress Meetings ( 5 total).
• 30%, 60%, and 90% Plan Check Meetings ( 3 total).
2 | r e S earc H an D r eview a vailable Data
- Copies of Existing Records (Digital Copies)
The OE team will compile and review all available records and documents from the City and other third-party sources including:
• As-Built Plans/Atlas Maps (i.e. sewer, storm, water, traffic signals, utilities). • Survey Data (i.e. topography, aerial photographs, centerlines, monuments, property boundaries). • Utility Potholing Report.
• Environmental Assessment Reports (if required).
3 | u tility r e S earc H an D n otification
- Utility Contact Matrix (Digital Copy) - First, Second, and Final Utility Notices (Digital Copies) - Utility Owner Correspondence and Records (Digital Copies) The utility notification will consist of the following tasks:
• Compile a contact information list of potential utility owners utilizing City and DigAlert records. • Create a utility contact matrix to summarize utility owner contact information and track receipt of as-built information. • Prepare the first utility notice following kick-off meeting to inform utility owners of the upcoming project and request information pertaining to their utilities such as verification of the sizes, depths, and locations of their underground lines, facilities, and substructures within the project vicinity.

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77 • Prepare the second utility notice following completion of 65% plans to provide utility owners with the plans and prompt them to identify any revisions they require to the information related to their utilities. Additionally, identify any utilities that require relocation.
• Prepare the final utility notice following completion of the 100% plans to provide utility owners with the final plans, provide additional details regarding the upcoming construction activities, and provide final notice that utilities must be relocated immediately if not already completed. • Coordinate with utility owners as needed to relocate interfering utilities. 4 | t raffic a naly S i S
- Traffic Analysis Report (Digital Copy)
• Field review the existing conditions at the project site. We would review such things as the existing geometry, street lighting, signing, striping, traffic patterns, existing traffic signal equipment and above ground utilities.

The findings would be incorporated into the analysis.
• Prepare a queue storage traffic analysis to determine recommended storage lengths for the proposed northbound right-turn pockets. All findings, assumptions, and methodology will be summarized in a technical memorandum.

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5 | Drone m a PP ing
- Aerial Photographs (Digital Copies)
Aerial photographs will be taken within the project limits to document site features, utility appurtenance locations, and striping configurations.
6 | t o P ogra PH ic Survey
- Survey Data Files (Digital Copies) - Autocad Survey Base Map (Digital Copy) A topographic survey will be conducted by OE and will include the following tasks:
• Establish horizontal control referencing the California Coordinate System of 1983 (CCS83) and vertical control referencing the North American Vertical Datum 1988. • Survey centerline monuments and ties to establish centerline and right-of-way alignments. • Survey street cross sections at 25-foot intervals. The standard cross-sectional data will consist of 10’ behind Right-of-Way, Back of Walk, Top of Curb, Flow Line, Gutter Lip, and Crown for both sides of the street. • Survey visible utility appurtenances within the street right-of-way. • Plot survey data in Autocad at 1”=20’ scale.
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- Right-of-Way, Street, and Utility AutoCAD Base Maps (Digital Copies) The following base maps will be prepared in AutoCAD:
• Centerline and ROW (utilizing gis maps, tract maps).
• Existing street layout (utilizing aerial photographs, field observations). • Existing utilities layout (utilizing atlas maps, and as-built plans). 8 | Site e valuation
- Site Evaluation Notes and Photographs (Digital Copies) OE will conduct a site evaluation during the preliminary design phase to gather the following information:
• Verify records drawings and data.
• Evaluate existing site conditions.
• Identify proposed improvements.
• Collect street level photographs of design conflicts and areas of interest. 9 | 30% Plan S an D eS timate
- 30% Plans (Digital Copy and 2 Hard Copies – 24” x 36” on Bond Paper) - 30% Plans (Digital Copy and 2 Hard Copies) Preliminary conceptual design plans and construction cost estimates will be prepared that include the existing site features, underground utilities, proposed street improvements, preliminary traffic signal and communications SECTION 3 : Understanding & Scope of Work
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78 design, preliminary street lighting design, and right-of-way impacts. The plans will be submitted to the City for review and a plan check meeting will be coordinated to discuss any changes required to the design prior to commencing with the 65% PS&E.

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10 | u tility Pot H oling
- Utility Potholing Report (Digital Copy)
The number and location of potholes required cannot be determined conclusively until utility as-builts have been overlaid on the preliminary design; therefore, a lump sum fee has been provided per the RFP instructions.

The general scope of work would be as follows:
• Mark borehole locations.
• Obtain a no-fee encroachment permit from the Town.
• Call USA to mark utilities.
• Provide traffic control in accordance with the MUTCD. • Advance potholes within the proposed locations to depths of 15 feet below grade. • Backfill potholes and finish surface with cold patch asphalt. • Prepare a Utility Pothole Report with a summary of pothole locations, utility diameters and depths, and soil stratigraphy logs.
11 | t raffic c ontrol Plan S
- Traffic Control Plans (Digital Copy and 2 Hard Copies) Traffic control plans will be prepared as required to acquire a temporary construction easement for work within the Caltrans right-of-way. The plans will be prepared in accordance with the latest edition of the Caltrans California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Prior to submitting the plans to Caltrans, the plans will be submitted to the City for review.
12 | 60% PS& e
- 30% Submittal Review Comments/Responses and Red-lined Plans (digital copies) - 60% Plans (Digital Copy and 2 Hard Copies – 24” x 36” on Bond Paper) - 60% Specifications (Digital Copy and 2 Hard Copies)
- 60% Cost Estimate (Digital Copy and 2 Hard Copies)
PLANS
The plans will be drafted using the City’s standard title block, notes, and formatting, as well as conventional line styles. All plans will be developed using the latest AutoCAD Civil 3D software at the following scales unless instructed otherwise by the City:

Sheet Type Horizontal Scale Vertical Scale
Title Sheet N/A N/A
Typical Sections NTS NTS
Ramp Details 1” = 5’ N/A
Driveway Details 1” = 5’ N/A
Catch Basin Details 1” = 10’ 1” = 10’
Intersection Grid Details 1” = 10’ N/A
Street Improvement Plans and Profiles 1” = 20’ 1” = 4’
Utility Relocation Plans 1” = 40’ N/A
Traffic Signal Modifications Plans 1” = 20’ N/A
Storm Drain Improvement Plans 1” = 40’ N/A
Signing and Striping Plans 1” = 20’ N/A
Traffic Control and Staging Plans 1” = 40’ N/A
Designs will adhere to the latest editions of the governing standards for each design component which may include the following:
• Americans with Disabilities Act – Standards for Accessible Design. • Caltrans – California Manual on Uniform Traffic Devices. • Caltrans – Standard Plans.
• City of Torrance Standard Plans.
• Standard Plans for Public Works Construction.

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Development of the Specifications will include the following tasks:
• Acquire boilerplate templates from the City.
• Update template text to include project specific information. • Update Project Bid Schedule to match cost estimate bid items and quantities. • Check General Provisions and Special Provisions section numbering, and titles for consistency with the referenced edition of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook) or Caltrans Standard Specifications, where applicable.
• Add pay clauses to Special Provisions that match the Project Bid Schedule. • Add any additional provisions requested by the City or deemed necessary due to the project design and construction.

COST ESTIMATE
Development of the Cost Estimate will include the following tasks:
• Review cost templates provided by the City to verify typical bid items and descriptions. • Compile quantities based on measurements from plan sheets and the site evaluation spreadsheet. • Develop unit rate construction costs from recently awarded projects based on data from the following sources:
- PlanetBids.
- Bid summaries from recent City projects.
- Bid summaries from recent OE projects.
- Caltrans Construction Cost Database.

SUBMITTALS
Electronic copies of the plans, specifications, and cost estimate will be submitted to the City for review and feedback. OE will coordinate a Plan Check Meeting with the City following completion of their review. 13 | t ran S it a gency c oor D ination
- Bus Stop Relocation Plans (Digital Copies)
OE will coordinate with LA Metro and Torrance Transit for the temporary and permanent relocation of bus stops. 14 | w ork Site a cce SS a greement S
- Work Site Access Agreements (Digital Copies and Hard Copies) OE will prepare Work Site Access Agreements per the sample provided in the RFP for locations where it is determined construction will encroachment into the private parcels. As it has yet to be determined if any parcels will be impacted, a preliminary cost to prepare agreements for 2 parcels has been included in the fee table. 15 | c altran S e ncroac H ment Permit
- Caltrans Encroachment Permit (digital copy)
A Caltrans Encroachment Permit will be required due to construction activities within their right-of-way. OE will work with Caltrans throughout the design process to acquire an encroachment permit from Caltrans District 8 prior to construction. Once the plan set is completed for the 60% submittal, we will prepare the application and submit the required attachments per the Caltrans encroachment permit submittal process using the online portal. The attachments required are anticipated to include a letter of authorization from the City, design plans, and traffic control plans. If required, OE will prepare and submit additional documentation to Caltrans which may include a Design Standard Decision Document (DSDD). OE will meet with Caltrans up to 5 times to discuss their design requirements as well as any comments or questions they have regarding the design. 16 | 90% PS& e
- 60% Submittal Review Comments/Responses and Red-lined Plans (digital copies) - 90% Plans (Digital Copy and 2 Hard Copies – 24” x 36” on Bond Paper) - 90% Specifications (Digital Copy and 2 Hard Copies)
- 90% Cost Estimate (Digital Copy and 2 Hard Copies)
The 90% PS&E will be prepared and submitted following the same processes described in the 60% submittal task.

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- 90% and 100% Submittal Review Comments/Responses and Red-lined Plans (digital copies) - 100% Plans (Digital Copy and 2 Hard Copies – 24” x 36” on Bond Paper, Signed and Stamped) - 100% Specifications (Digital Copy and 2 Hard Copies) - 100% Cost Estimate (Digital Copy and 2 Hard Copies)
- Complete PS&E Package (digital copies – USB thumb drive) - AutoCAD and PDF design files (digital copies – USB thumb drive) The 100% PS&E will be prepared and submitted following the same processes described in the 60% submittal task.

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OE will provide the following ongoing support services during the bid phase:
• Attend pre-bid meeting.
• Prepare responses to Requests for Information ( 4 RFIs). • Prepare contract addenda ( 2 addenda).

Revisions to the PS&E package or providing additional administrative support can be done at the City’s request on a time and material basis using the hourly rates in our fee proposal. 19 | Pre- c on S truction m onument Survey
- Corner Records (Digital Copies) - Autocad Survey Base Map (Digital Copy) A pre-construction monument survey will be conducted by OE and will include the following tasks:
• Prepare pre-construction corner records for approximately 2 existing centerline monuments in accordance with the California Land Surveyor’s Act 8771(b).
• File pre-construction corner records with the Orange County Surveyor’s Office. 20 | c on S truction Su PP ort
- Responses to Design Inquiries (Digital Copies)
OE will provide the following ongoing support services during the construction phase:
• Attend pre-construction meeting.
• Conduct field inspections as requested ( 4 total).
• Respond to RFIs ( 8 RFIs).
• Review submittals ( 12 submittals).
• Prepare as-built plans.

Revisions to the PS&E package or providing additional administrative support can be done at the City’s request on a time and material basis using the hourly rates in our fee proposal. Additionally, we can provide full-service construc - tion management and inspection services upon City request. 21 | Project c lo S e- o ut
- As-Built Plans (Digital Copy and 2 Hard Copies – 24” x 36” on Bond Paper, Signed and Stamped) OE will provide the following services upon completion of construction:
• Prepare as-built plans.
• Prepare Caltrans close-out documents.

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- Notice of Exemption Form (Digital Copy)
If required by Caltrans, ECORP will prepare the Notice of Exemption Form and file it at the Riverside County Clerk’s Office and the State Clearinghouse.
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- Initial Site Assessment Report (Digital Copy)
If required by Caltrans, an Initial Site Assessment Report will be prepared by Group Delta. The scope of work will include:
• Review of information provided by the City.
• Site reconnaissance to look for indicators of potential hazardous materials. • Environmental database search and outreach to agencies (i.e. Regional Water Quality Control Board, Department of Toxic Substance Control, Department of Health Services, etc.) • Review selected historical records and mapping including aerial photos and map. • Complete the Caltrans User Questionnaire.
• Prepare report of findings and recommendations for additional intrusive investigation of potential hazardous materials. 24 | l an DS ca P e an D Irrigation Plan S
- Landscape and Irrigation Plans (Digital and 2 Hard Copies) Landscape and irrigation plans will be prepared at the City’s request and incorporated into the street improvement plans. 25 | l egal De S cri P tion S , eXH ibit S , an D l an D t itle S (Per Parcel) - Legal Descriptions, Exhibits, and Land Titles (digital and hard copies) Legal descriptions and exhibits will be prepared by OE and land titles will be acquired for the acquisition of temporary construction easements where required. For this proposal, a per private parcel cost has been provided which may be multiplied by the number of parcels for which temporary construction easements are required. 26 | Po S t- c on S truction m onument Survey
- Corner Records (Digital Copies) - Autocad Survey Base Map (Digital Copy) A post-construction monument survey will be conducted by OE and will include the following tasks:
• Prepare post-construction corner records for approximately 2 existing centerline monuments in accordance with the California Land Surveyor’s Act 8771(b).
• File post-construction corner records with the Orange County Surveyor’s Office.

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Quality Assurance is a proactive measure taken to verify that the systems and procedures OE has put in place are in conformance with the City’s requirements and expectations. Achieving design quality is the foundation for keeping costs under control during construction. By focusing resources on producing quality design, QA provides a better return on investment. It must be followed during all phases of project design. The most effective Construction Management (CM) approach should begin during design because emphasizing design quality and design clarity is the surest way to minimize the amount of change orders, claims and construction costs. The most effective and productive QA approach is focusing on producing well-documented, well designed plans and specifications at a standard of high quality. This would mean it must be Clear and understandable, Complete, Correct, Consistent, and Constructible (the “5 C’s”). The Contractor receiving high quality plans would know exactly what to bid, keeping areas of interpretation to a minimum.

The requirement for public bidding provides additional incentive for the design engineering team to achieve both quality and clarity in project plans and specifications. The primary goal in achieving the highest project quality is obtained by implementing and maintaining both accuracy and consistency among the calculations, drawings, specifications on all project documents.
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Quality Control means performing all activities in conformance with valid requirements, no matter how large or small their overall contribution would be to the design process. Good CAD techniques, attention to detail, and checking that plans are correct and useful to the contractor are also essential to quality. Our project engineers and project managers recognize that quality is the result of several processes. It requires a team to perform many appropriate activities at the right time during the plans development process. Quality Control does not solely consist of a review after a product is completed. It is an approach alongside an understanding that quality is a critical point of focus throughout every moment of the design process.

The design team follows OE’s established design policies, procedures, standards and guidelines in the preparation and review of all design products for compliance and good engineering practice as directed by the Project QC Plan.

The elements of the QC Plan are as follows:
• P roject I nfor M at i on: Title | Number | Location | Description | Plan Scope | Plan Overview • P roject S pe CI f IC at I on S: PS&E | Industry Quality Standards | OE Quality Standards | Other Specifications • P roce SS C ontrol : Quality Control Tasks Listing | Process Coordination | Process Communication • a DDI t I onal QC re Q u I re M ent: Client Specifications • P roject organ IZ at I on: Key Personnel | Responsibilities | Authority • commun I cat I on plan S: Chain Of Communication
• D e SI gn C ontrol : Design Plan | Design Reviews
• S ubcon S ultant Q ual I f IC at I on S: Sub Prequalifications | T esting Lab Qualification • control of non C onfor MI ty: Identifying | Recording | Reporting • P roject C lo S e - out: Closeout Checklist | Closeout Report | Lessons Learned SECTION 3 : Understanding & Scope of Work
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Effective project controls are essential for managing and delivering successful projects. At OE , our project controls framework encompasses a range of activities and processes designed to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Below are the key components of our project controls approach.

D e S ign ki C k-off M eeting & proje C t M eeting S
The kickoff meeting is a critical first step in setting the stage for a successful project. During this meeting, we:
• Establish project goals and objectives as well as any technical requirements. • Define roles and responsibilities.
• Review the project schedule and milestones.
• Discuss potential risks and mitigation strategies.
• Set expectations for communication and collaboration.

Regular project meetings are held to monitor progress, address any issues, and keep all stakeholders informed. These meetings facilitate open communication, ensuring that everyone is aligned and working towards the same goals.

SCH e D ule C ontrol
Monitoring the project schedule is vital to identify any delays early and take corrective actions. Our approach includes:
• Regularly updating the project schedule. • Comparing planned progress with actual progress. • Identifying the root causes of any slippage. • Implementing corrective measures to get the project back on track.

We hold two internal meetings weekly: one for status updates and the other for resource allocation. These meetings help us stay aligned, address any emerging issues promptly, and ensure that resources are used effectively to keep the project on track.

E AR n E d vALUE & P LA nn E d vALUE R EPORT ing
To support this process, we prepare Earned Value (EV) Reports and Planned Value (PV) Reports on a monthly basis.

These reports help us:
• Assess the “Health of Schedule” by comparing the value of work planned (PV) to the value of work actually completed (EV). • Proactively identify schedule variances and areas that may require corrective action. • Provide transparency and insight into project progress for all stakeholders.

By proactively tracking schedule slippage and using EV and PV reports, we minimize delays and keep the project moving forward.

Agi LE P RO j E c T mA n A g E m E n T
We also use ClickUp to monitor and track workload and resources. ClickUp enables us to manage tasks, allocate resources efficiently, and monitor project progress in real-time. Various views within ClickUp help us manage different phases of the project, such as utility notifications and research. It also supports views like Task List, Gantt Chart, and Kanban Boards. This tool supports our Agile Project Management (PM) practices by allowing us to:

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84 • Break down projects into manageable tasks, sub-tasks and checklists. • Adjust priorities dynamically based on project needs. • Facilitate collaboration and communication among team members.

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OE provides comprehensive status update reports to keep all stakeholders informed about the project’s progress.

These reports include:
• A summary of completed tasks and milestones.
• An overview of upcoming activities.
• Identification of any issues or risks.
• Recommendations for corrective actions.
• Updated project timelines and forecasts.
• Access to ClickUp for real-time collaboration with the City. • Inclusion of Earned Value (EV) and Planned Value (PV) reports for transparent progress tracking.

These reports ensure transparency and enable informed decision-making.

D o C u M ent C ontrol
Proper document control is essential for maintaining project integrity and ensuring that all project documents are accurate and accessible. Our document control practices include:
• Utilizing Box Enterprise as our document management system. • Operating on a HIPAA-certified, enterprise-grade, cloud filing system. • Mapping all of the City ’s standards, folder structures, templates, and document formats for implementation. • Storing all documents on our cloud-based Box Enterprise account. • Allowing secure, remote access and review of our entire filing system by City staff. • Ensuring compliance with project requirements and Caltrans’ LAPM filing requirements. • Enabling City staff to select passwords for access to view, upload, or download any project files (e.g., PS&E, schedules, utility logs, field observations, daily reports, photo diaries) without changing the City’s existing IT framework. • Providing flexible access to project files from anywhere and on any device, and enabling access to select files for other collaborators.

Effective document control helps prevent misunderstandings and ensures that everyone is working with the latest information.

C o S t C ontrol
One of our core corporate philosophies is honesty and transparency, and costs and budgeting are no exception.

Our cost control measures include:
• Using advanced financial software to prepare invoices and reports. • Allowing the City to request billing statements at any time during the billing cycle. • Providing real-time reports of hours and expenses, enabling the City to easily compare proposed resources to resources used and/or remaining.
• Ensuring the budget is reliable and accurate, and falls within the City’s allotted budget. • Demonstrating flexibility in reducing project costs or staying within the budget.

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Apple Valley
Costa Mesa
Anaheim
14955 Dale Evans Pkwy.
77 Fair Drive
7200 S. Anaheim Blvd, Suite 276
Apple Valley, CA. 92307
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Anaheim, CA 92805
Kenneth Bailey, City Engineer
Jennifer Rosales, Project Manager
Megan Hajimomen, Associate Civil Engineer
(760) 240-7000 x 7119
(714) 754-5180
(714) 765-5100 x5818
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
We provided engineering and design services, including
roadway widening plans, shoulder design using recycled
asphalt pavement, and construction documents for 1.6 miles of roadway improvements.

We provided design engineering services for roadway widening within Caltrans jurisdiction, including traffic signal modifications, utility and street light relocations, right-of-way engineering, and full PS&E preparation to accommodate a fourth through lane and right-turn pockets.

We provided full design engineering services including pavement rehabilitation, ADA curb ramp and driveway design, preparation of encroachment permits with Caltrans and UPRR, and development of construction documents and a design presentation workshop for City staff.

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2 Research & Review 8 8 16 $2,560.00 $2,560.00
3 Utility Notification 4 28 32 $4,640.00 $4,640.00
4 Traffic Analysis 4 4 $720.00 $8,800.00 $8,800.00 $9,520.00 SUB-TOTAL 36 23 59 $9,700.00 $8,800.00 $8,800.00 $18,500.00 PH a S e 2 PHASE 2
5 Drone Mapping 2 4 12 12 30 $5,720.00 $5,720.00
6 Topographic Survey 2 4 8 40 40 94 $18,240.00 $18,240.00 7 Base Maps 4 18 22 $3,240.00 $3,240.00
8 Site Evaluation 2 10 12 $1,760.00 $1,760.00
9 30% Plans and Estimate 8 8 60 76 $11,440.00 $11,440.00 SUB-TOTAL 10 20 100 52 52 234 $16,440.00 $16,440.00
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10 Utility Potholing (15 potholes, or 3 X-Trenches) 1 $40,000.00 $40,000.00 11 Traffic Control Plans 6 22 36 64 $10,200.00 $10,200.00 12 60% PS&E 16 100 320 436 $66,000.00 $14,520.00 $14,520.00 $80,520.00 13 Transit Agency Coordination 4 20 16 40 $6,640.00 $6,640.00 14 Work Site Access Agreements 20 16 36 $5,840.00 $5,840.00 15 Caltrans Encroachment Permit 8 104 84 196 $32,080.00 $5,500.00 $5,500.00 $37,580.00 16 90% PS&E 16 80 180 276 $42,800.00 $7,260.00 $7,260.00 $50,060.00 17 100% PS&E 16 56 108 180 $28,400.00 $2,420.00 $2,420.00 $30,820.00 SUB-TOTAL 66 402 760 1 1229 $231,960.00 $29,700.00 $29,700.00 $261,660.00 PH a S e 4 PHASE 4
18 Bid Support 8 2 10 $1,720.00 $1,720.00
19 Construction Support 44 0 44 $7,920.00 $2,200.00 $2,200.00 $10, 120.00 20 Project Closeout 20 24 44 $6,960.00 $6,960.00
SUB-TOTAL 72 26 98 $16,600.00 $2,200.00 $2,200.00 $18,800.00 TOTAL h OURS A nd c OSTS 76 530 909 52 52 1 1620 $274,700.00 $40,700.00 $40,700.00 $315,400.00 o P t I onal OPTIONAL
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STATEMENT: Key staff members proposed on the organizational chart shall remain on the project for the duration of the contract.” The City reserves the right to replace any Consultant team member as deemed in the best interest of the City. Any request to replace a Consultant’s key staff member shall be submitted in writing to the City for review. ju S t I n S meet S - P e , P l S, q SD
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• PE #39392: Registered Civil Engineer (Exp. Dec 31, 2023) • BS: Civil Engineering, California State University, Long Beach, 1981 • MPA: (Full Coursework) California State University, Long Beach, 1993 • Former TAC Chairman: Orange County T ransportation Authority • Former President: Engineer’s Flood Control Advisory Committee • Former President & Honoree: Engineer’s Association of Orange County • Certificate : Caltrans Resident Engineer’s Academy (Classes 18, 22, 2024) E x PERIE nc E
A T LA nTI c A vEnUE & F I R EST O nE B O U L Ev AR d InTE R SE c TI O n WIdEnIng P ROj E c T, SO UT h g A T E Majdi served as the QA/QC Manager on this Intersection Widening project for the City of South Gate. The project limits were on two arterial streets: Atlantic Avenue from Firestone Boulevard to Patata St. (1,300 LF) and Firestone Boulevard, from Dorothy Avenue to Atlantic Ave. (2,200 LF). The project involved the widening and realignment of the intersection to increase the number of thru, left turn lanes, the length of turn pockets, and right turn lanes.

In addition to the widening, the scope entailed a concrete approach to the intersection; concrete intersection; grind and ARHM overlay; four legs of the intersection; 50,000 SF of sidewalk, 1,850 LF of curb and gutter, 2,100 LF of DIP waterline and 2,840 LF of recycled waterline, and 4,656 LF of median island curb with decorative landscaping and a city monument sign. This project was funded with Measure R, MTA and other state funding sources, and required the preparation of an award package and the continued upkeep of project files, invoices, reports and submittals in accordance with Caltrans’ LAPM.
j A m BOREE & I-5 WI d E n I ng PRO j E c T, IR v I n E Majdi served as the QA/QC Manager on this $7 .3 million dollar widening project. The project scope included widening the Interstate 5 (I-5) northbound and southbound ramps to relieve traffic congestion, and widening Jamboree from one-tenth of a mile west of Michelle Drive to El Camino Real. The project construction work included installing additional retaining walls, landscaping, and irrigation as well. The project required working alongside the City’s Project Management team and analyzed the contractor’s requests for extra work and provided recommendations and justification for approval or denial, and verified the accuracy of Progress Payment requests and recognized irregularities. Furthermore, the project required assisting the Project Management team by providing research and backup to respond to the Contractor’s RFI’s, and reviewed the certified payroll and logged deficiencies of the Contractor and subcontractors. In addition, OE assisted the City in replacing the prime contractor on the project, including filing all necessary documentation for termination of contract, transferring ownership of the project to the bonding company, and bringing a new prime contractor to the job. The project required conducting a feasibility study and a constructability review on the plans while construction was stalled, and making recommendations to improve design inconsistencies. Our role was complete once a new prime contractor was brought on and progress had been demonstrated by the new contractor.
h ARBOR BOULE v AR d & g ISLER A v E n UE I n TERSE c TIO n WI d E n I ng PRO j E c T, c OSTA m ESA Majdi was the QA/QC Manager on the Harbor Boulevard and Gisler Avenue Intersection Widening project in the City of Costa Mesa. Due to the close proximity of the intersection to the I-405 Harbor on-ramp, there were extremely high turn movements both eastbound on Gisler Avenue turning left onto Harbor Boulevard as well as southbound on Harbor. As a result, this created heavy congestion during peak traffic hours. To alleviate the congestion, phase I QA/Q c m A n A g ER
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93 of the project included only eastbound improvements; converting the eastbound optional through-right lane to an optional through-left lane, and adding an eastbound right-turn lane. Phase II entailed a conceptual feasibility study and right-of-way acquisition requirements for both north and southbound improvements, including the addition of a southbound right-turn lane, and the extension of the northbound optional through-right lane. The scope of work also included installing an overhead freeway sign, which required working with SoCal Gas to relocate a gas line in conflict with footings for the overhead sign. A detailed field analysis, specifications, and plans were provided, including measurements and exhibits, in conformance with MUTCD, Caltrans, and City standards. Additionally, coordination with SAF-r-DIG and utility companies was essential to perform potholing and identify utility obstructions.

WI d E n I ng OF S ch OOLWOO d /PAR k WOO d d RI v E & EU c LI d STREET SI d EWAL k, LA h ABRA Majdi was the QA/QC Manager for the City of La Habra on the Widening of Schoolwood/Parkwood Drive & Euclid Street Sidewalk Project. Schoolwood Drive had a rolled curb and an uneven sidewalk on the west side of the street enabling vehicles to park over the sidewalk that is used by the children attending Imperial Middle School and Las Positas Elementary School. The children attending those schools use Schoolwood Drive to walk to school while parents use it as a drop-off and pick-up zone. The roadway work involved the removal of a rolled curb along Schoolwood Drive, widening the street 7 feet to the west, and installing a conventional type of curb, gutter, and sidewalks. Furthermore, the project involved the bridge on Euclid Street south of Imperial Highway that had a sidewalk less than 3 feet in width, which forced students and wheelchair bound individuals to use the street to cross over the bridge, exposing them to unsafe conditions. The scope of work entailed widening the sidewalk on both sides of Euclid Street by approximately 3 feet on each side. Furthermore, the work provided adding a northbound right turn lane, bringing the 2 curb ramps on the South leg to ADA compliance, and reconstructing a median on the South leg. Due to the nature of the project, the design effort had to be coordinated with the La Habra School District and the City of La Habra.

I-5 WI d E n I ng AT FLORE nc E A v E n UE - P h ASE I, SA n TA FE SPRI ng S Majdi was the Principal-in-Charge & QA/QC Manager to the City of Santa Fe Springs for the I-5 Widening at Florence Avenue Phase I Project. Caltrans was widening the I-5 Freeway from the Los Angeles/Orange County line to the I-605 Freeway. The existing water mains south of Florence Avenue on both sides of the freeway were in conflict with the proposed sound wall foundations and residential street re-configurations. This project relocated the water mains by installing new 8 inch ductile iron pipes with encasements crossing sewer mains and recycled water lines. It also included installing a 16 inch casing under the freeway and over the top of a 27 inch Los Angeles County Sanitation District Trunk Sewer main. The project installed new valves, blow-offs, air-vacs, and water meter services. The roadway was reconstructed and curbs, gutters, and sidewalks were replaced. This project involved coordination with Caltrans and the cities of Downey and Norwalk to ensure compliance with the plans and specifications. The project required working closely with the utility contractor relocating Verizon conduits. m A nh ATTA n BEA ch BL vd . & SEPUL v E d A BL vd . WI d E n I ng PRO j E c T, m A nh ATTA n BEA ch Majdi served as the QA/QC Manager to the City of Manhattan Beach on the Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard Widening Project. The proposed project limits include the intersection of Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard to accommodate dual left turn lanes in the northbound to westbound, eastbound to southbound, and westbound to northbound directions. The City of Lawndale is east of the project area, the City of Redondo Beach is south of the intersection, El Segundo sits to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Commercial businesses can be found throughout the project limits. The purpose of the project was to increase the operational capabilities of the intersection. This was accomplished by adding dual left turn lanes to the westbound, northbound and eastbound lanes. Northbound and southbound Sepulveda will have five travel lanes; two left turn lanes, and three through lanes. Eastbound and Westbound Manhattan Beach Boulevard will have five travel lanes; two left turn lanes, two through lanes and one dedicated right turn lane.

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• Over 20 years of experience managing complex municipal infrastructure projects from planning through construction • Expertise: Full project lifecycle including design, permitting, bidding, and construction management • Focus: Budget adherence, schedule control, and regulatory compliance across all project phases • Oversight: Citywide engineering services aligned with municipal standards and interagency collaboration • Funding: Secured and managed Federal and State funds for environmental, engineering, ROW, and construction • Strengths: Problem-solving, clear communication, and collaborative leadership focused on community outcomes BA ckg ROU nd
Jimson is a seasoned project management professional with over 30 years of experience delivering complex municipal infrastructure projects from planning through construction. He brings a strong command of the full project lifecycle— managing design, permitting, bidding, and construction with a focus on budget adherence, schedule control, and regulatory compliance. Jimson has successfully overseen citywide engineering services, ensuring alignment with municipal standards while building lasting partnerships across departments and agencies. His expertise includes securing and managing Federal and State funding across environmental, engineering, right-of-way, and construction phases, allowing cities to fully leverage available resources. Known for his practical problem-solving, clear communication, and collaborative leadership, Jimson is committed to delivering thoughtful, efficient, and community- centered infrastructure solutions.

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BROO kh URST STREET WI d E n I ng FRO m SOUT h OF BALL ROA d TO n ORT h OF k ATELLA A v E n UE, A n A h EI m Jimson served as Project Manager for the Brookhurst Street Widening Project, covering the arterial segment from south of Ball Road to north of Katella Avenue. This critical corridor enhancement expanded Brookhurst Street into a six-lane major arterial with raised medians, landscaped parkways, and fully reconfigured intersections to alleviate congestion and improve regional mobility. Jimson led the preparation of a comprehensive PS&E package including geometric alignment development, traffic studies, signal modifications, storm drain analysis, and right-of-way mapping and legal descriptions for over 30 impacted parcels. The project also included environmental clearance under CEQA and NEPA, as well as detailed coordination with utilities, street lighting design, signing and striping, traffic control phasing, and landscape and irrigation plans. Jimson’s leadership ensured the integration of prior developer improvements, minimized ROW acquisition impacts, and resulted in a complete, constructible plan set ready for bidding and implementation.

LA PAL m A A v E n UE / k RAE m ER BOULE v AR d I n TERSE c TIO n I m APRO v E m E n TS, A n A h EI m Jimson served as Project Manager for the La Palma Avenue and Kraemer Boulevard Intersection Improvements, a high-priority arterial project identified on both the City of Anaheim and Orange County’s Master Plans of Arterial Highways. This intersection, north of SR-91, required significant enhancements to alleviate congestion and improve operational capacity during peak travel times. Jimson led the development of a complete PS&E package, including a detailed traffic study, precise geometric alignment, signal modifications, striping and signing plans, and landscape and irrigation design. The project included environmental clearance under CEQA, as well as comprehensive right-of-way engineering for over seven affected properties, including preparation of legal descriptions and T emporary Construction Easements. Jimson also coordinated with utility agencies, performed pavement and soils investigations, and developed traffic control and phasing plans to maintain circulation during construction. The proposed improvements—adding northbound through and southbound left-turn lanes on Kraemer and an additional eastbound left-turn lane on La Palma—are expected to improve the intersection’s level of service from E to D P RO j E c T m A n A g ER
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95 during PM peak hours. Jimson’s management ensured constructibility, cost efficiency, and schedule compliance, delivering a complete plan set and on-call support through bidding and construction.

I n TERSTATE 5 (I-5) A nd g E n E AUTR y WA y I n TER ch A ng E I m PRO v E m E n TS, A n A h EI m Jimson served as Project Manager for the federally funded $33 million I-5 and Gene Autry Way Interchange Project, a regionally significant infrastructure improvement providing direct access to the I-5 HOV lanes. Located at the heart of Anaheim’s Resort Area, the project improved connectivity to major regional destinations including Disneyland, Angel Stadium, the Honda Center, and the future Platinum Triangle Development. The funding required coordfination with Caltrans and OCTA. The project included construction of a cast-in-place, pre-stressed concrete box girder bridge (two spans, approximately 100 feet wide and 400 feet long), retaining walls, MSE walls, sound walls, curb and gutter, sidewalks, raised medians, storm drain improvements, landscaping, and utility coordination. Jimson oversaw project development, document preparation, and QA/QC implementation across pre-construction, construction, and post- construction phases. He ensured effective communication among stakeholders, reviewed technical submittals, and upheld compliance with City and Caltrans standards throughout all phases. His leadership was critical to the delivery of this high-profile, multimodal infrastructure project in one of the most congested areas of Orange County . k RAE m ER BOULE v AR d A nd LA PAL m A A v E n UE I n TERSE c TIO n I m PRO v E m E n TS, A n A h EI m Jimson served as Project Manager for this intersection improvement project, covering Kraemer Boulevard from 610 feet north to 860 feet south of La Palma Avenue, and La Palma Avenue from 490 feet west to 170 feet east of Kraemer Boulevard. This project was funded by OCTA grants and state funds including gas tax. The scope included removal of existing concrete and asphalt paving, curb and gutter, sidewalk, driveway approaches, catch basins, and interfering portions of landscaping and irrigation systems. New improvements consisted of asphalt concrete pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalk, concrete pavement, ADA-compliant access ramps, traffic signal modifications, retaining walls, MSE walls, landscaping and irrigation, new catch basins and storm drain improvements, street lighting, signing and striping, and site amenities. Jimson oversaw the entire design process, led coordination with City departments and utility agencies, and ensured deliverables met City standards and deadlines. His QA/QC leadership ensured accuracy, constructability, and quality throughout all design phases. c IT y OF A n A h EI m – d EPART m E n T OF PUBLI c WOR k S, A n A h EI m Managed project development lifecycle for municipal infrastructure initiatives, from scope definition to final closeout.

Oversaw bid advertisement, analysis, and awarding processes, ensuring compliance with City Council regulations and adherence to budget constraints. Coordinated with Caltrans, Public Utilities, Public Works, and external agencies to ensure seamless project execution. Supervised on-call engineering and landscape architecture services, including contract management and insurance oversight. Provided technical guidance and support to staff, reviewed and updated project tracking systems, and maintained City engineering standards. Facilitated communication and resolution of issues between staff, consultants, and contractors. Successfully managed the Interstate 5 (I-5) and Gene Autry Way Interchange Project with a $30M budget, ensuring project completion within financial and time constraints. Directed the Katella Ave Improvements at Interstate 5 (I-5) with a $5M budget, enhancing road safety and traffic flow. Oversaw the Brookhurst Street Widening Improvements from Katella Ave to Ball Road with a $10M budget, significantly improving transportation infrastructure. Led the East Street @SR-91 Freeway Interchange Improvement Project with a $4M budget. Managed the Lincoln Avenue Rehabilitation Project from Brookhurst St to Euclid St with a $2.5M budget, ensuring high-quality road maintenance and public satisfaction. Led the BNSF Railroad Corridor Soundwall Project with a $12M budget, significantly improving transportation and preparing a cooperative agreement between FHWA and Caltrans. Contributed to the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC), a major multi-modal transportation hub, by preparing improvement and landscaping plans while coordinating with the design team and contract administration. Conducted research on underground and overhead utilities for the LA Metro Rail Red Line and Metro Rail Blue Line, preparing alignment plans and final drawings, including specifications.

BROA d WA y A nd m A nch ESTER A v E n UE RE h ABILITATIO n PRO j E c TS, A n A h EI m OE provided full design engineering services to the City of Anaheim for the Broadway from Euclid Street to Harbor Boulevard and Manchester Avenue from South City Limit to Anaheim Boulevard Street Rehabilitation Projects. The project included rehabilitating approximately 7 ,000 linear feet (1.3 miles) of Broadway and 7 ,000 linear feet (1.3 miles) of Manchester Avenue. The project also included designing 27 curb ramps that were non-compliant and 76 driveways.

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• PE #78314: Registered Civil Engineer - PLS #9293: Professional Land Surveyor • QSD/QSP #00852: Qualified SWPPP Developer
• BS: Civil Engineering, California State University, Fullerton, 2007 • Certification: OCTA Pavement Rehabilitation (prior)
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WEST 17T h STREET WI d E n I ng PRO j E c T, c OSTA m ESA Justin was the Lead Project Engineer for the City of Costa Mesa on the West 17th Street Widening, from Placentia Avenue to Superior Avenue. 17th Street is a primary arterial. The Standard roadway width for a primary arterial is a 106’ right of way. The existing configuration was a 2-lane divided highway with center two-way left turn lane.

The existing land uses were mostly commercial properties with a new mixed-use development at the southeast corner of 17th Street and Pomona Avenue. There were 16 properties along West 17th Street within the limits of this widening. The properties along West 17th Street had varying R/W frontages. This meant that widening affected each property differently. The design intent for this widening was to meet the classification of four- lane Primary Arterial as described in the OCTA Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH). This includes 2-lanes in each direction with a median.

STO dd AR d WELLS ROA d WI d E n I ng PRO j E c T, APPLE v ALLE y Justin was the Lead Project Engineer for to the Town of Apple Valley for the Stoddard Wells Road Widening Project. The project consisted of widening the roadway and shoulders of the section of Stoddard Wells Road between Interstate 15 and Johnson Road with a total length of approximately 8,450 linear feet (1.6 miles). The existing road was approximately 22 feet wide with one lane of traffic in either direction and unimproved dirt shoulders. The Town asked that the roadway be widened to 26 feet with 12-foot wide shoulders added to both sides of the road. The shoulders were reinforced with the addition of Class II bicycle lane base.
h ARBOR BL vd . & g ISLER A v E n UE I n TERSE c TIO n WI d E n I ng PRO j E c T, c OSTA m ESA Justin was the Lead Project Engineer on the Harbor Blvd. & Gisler Avenue Intersection Widening project in the City of Costa Mesa. Due to the close proximity of the intersection to the I-405 Harbor on-ramp, there were extremely high turn movements both eastbound on Gisler Avenue turning left onto Harbor Boulevard as well as southbound on Harbor. As a result, this created heavy congestion during peak traffic hours. In order to alleviate the congestion, phase I of the project included only eastbound improvements; converting the eastbound optional through-right lane to an optional through-left lane, and adding an eastbound right-turn lane. Phase II entailed a conceptual feasibility study and right-of-way acquisition requirements for both north and southbound improvements, including the addition of a southbound right-turn lane, and the extension of the northbound optional through-right lane. The scope of work also included installing an overhead freeway sign, which required working with SoCal Gas to relocate a gas line in conflict with footings for the overhead sign. A detailed field analysis, specifications, and plans were provided, including measurements and exhibits, in conformance with MUTCD, Caltrans, and City standards. Additionally, coordination with SAF-r-DIG and utility companies was essential to perform potholing and identify utility obstructions.

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97 LOS SERRA n OS WI d E n I ng & SI d EWAL k I m PRO v E m E n T, ch I n O h ILLS Justin was the Lead Project Engineer on the Los Serranos Infrastructure - ATP Project. The proposed project limits included the widening of ten rural residential streets in the Los Serranos area of Chino Hills. The project limits are located just west of the 71-freeway towards the east end of the City of Chino Hills. The project locations are surrounded by single family residential homes. The project is funded through the Active Transportation Program Project. Currently the Los Serranos area is very rural. The project limits include very minimal curb, gutter, and sidewalk. The ATP grant proposed provided funding for curb, gutter, and sidewalk on one side of each of the ten streets. The design included widening one side of the street on ten street segments within the City of Chino Hills. m A nh ATTA n BEA ch BL vd . & SEPUL v E d A BL vd . WI d E n I ng, m A nh ATTA n BEA ch Justin was the Lead Project Engineer to the City of Manhattan Beach on the Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard Widening project. The proposed project limits include the intersection of Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard to accommodate dual left turn lanes in the northbound to westbound, eastbound to southbound, and westbound to northbound directions. The City of Lawndale is east of the project area, the City of Redondo Beach is south of the intersection, El Segundo sits to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Commercial businesses can be found throughout the project limits. The purpose of the project was to increase the operational capabilities of the intersection. This was accomplished by adding dual left turn lanes to the westbound, northbound and eastbound lanes. Northbound and southbound Sepulveda will have five travel lanes; two left turn lanes, and three through lanes. Eastbound and Westbound Manhattan Beach Boulevard will have five travel lanes; two left turn lanes, two through lanes and one dedicated right turn lane.

LOS SERRA n OS WI d E n I ng ATP PRO j E c T, ch I n O h ILLS Justin was the Lead Project Engineer for the Los Serranos Infrastructure - ATP Project for the City of Chino Hills.

The proposed project limits included the widening of ten rural residential streets in the Los Serranos area of Chino Hills. The project limits are located just west of the 71-freeway towards the east end of the City of Chino Hills. The project locations are surrounded by single family residential homes. The project is funded through the Active Transportation Program Project. Currently the Los Serranos area is very rural. The project limits include very minimal curb, gutter, and sidewalk. The ATP grant proposed provided funding for curb, gutter, and sidewalk on one side of each of the ten streets. The design included widening one side of the street on ten street segments within the City of Chino Hills.
n EWPORT BOULE v AR d WI d E n I ng I m PRO v E m E n TS PRO j E c T, c OSTA m ESA Justin was the Lead Project Engineer for the city of Costa Mesa on the Newport Boulevard Widening Improvements Project. The project consisted of widening a portion 77 Fair Drive of southbound Newport Boulevard to accommodate a fourth through lane and improve its Level of Service from the current “F” rating (ranging from 1.10 to 1.30). The section of roadway that was enhanced extended approximately 2,700 linear feet southwest from 19th Street to the Superior Avenue turn-off located northeast of 17th Street. The project is located within Caltrans jurisdiction and required traffic signal modifications, utility and street light relocations, and right-of way acquisitions to accommodate the additional through lane and right-turn pockets. v IR g I n IA A v E n UE WI d E n I ng PRO j E c T, BELLFLOWER Justin was the Lead Project Engineer for the city of Bellflower to double the width of Virginia Avenue at 15 929 Virginia. The property jetted out into the road, as a result obstructing 20 feet of the 40-foot-wide roadway. OE assisted the City with obtaining the necessary right-of-way, and realigning the existing crown of the road to ensure proper drainage. The project included installing curb, gutter, and sidewalk where none previously existed.

Furthermore, a utility coordination was performed to coordinate the relocation of utility lines for this project.

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ORA ng E c OU n T y g REAT PAR k PRO j E c T, IR v I n E The Great Park Neighborhood in Irvine is known for its excellence in design and planning, with an emphasis on community and sustainability. TJW worked alongside with a master developer and the City of Irvine to prepare traffic signal, signing and striping, and traffic control plan designs for the arterial and collector streets associated with the Great Park Neighborhoods project. TJW’s involvement in the project has been to design approximately 50 traffic signals and roundabouts, miles of traffic control and signing and striping for the streets of Alton Parkway, Barranca Parkway, Ridge Valley, Great Park Boulevard, Irvine Boulevard, and Trabuco Road, to name a few. TJW also prepared rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) plans for crosswalks, connecting sidewalks to trails at mid-block locations and prepared bike path signing and striping. This ensures the safety of both pedestrians and bicyclists as they travel throughout the trails. Beyond the residential homes, bike trails, and amenities, the project also included the IUSD’s fifth high school, Portola High School, where TJW was an integral part to provide traffic signal design and signing and striping for its opening in the fall of 2016. Design plans have been related to the Great Park Sports Complex, FivePoint Amphitheater, Great Park Ice and FivePoint Arena, Broadcom/FivePoint Business Campus and all of the Great Park Neighborhoods. TJW is currently in its ninth year of design on the Great Park project c IT y WI d E TRAFFI c SI gn AL UP g RA d ES, LA k E FORES T TJW recently completed the Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade Project via an on-call engineering services contract with the City of Lake Forest. TJW prepared the plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for approximately 75 signalized intersections needing upgrades to meet the latest California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) standards. The existing equipment included, but not limited to painting of existing signal heads, signal cabinets, splice cabinets, or service pedestals; replacement of service pedestals or splice cabinets; replacement of faded or broken IISNS panels; installation of an EVP system; replacement of existing pedestrian signal heads with LED countdown pedestrians signal heads; replacement of pedestrian push buttons with ADA compliant push buttons; and replacement of traffic signal heads.
d OW n TOW n RE d LA nd S 3R d STREET RETAIL PRO j E c T, RE d LA nd S Our team prepared two Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) studies in the City of Redlands as part of the downtown regional plan that will serve the new Redlands Passenger Train project. The proposed project includes a 375-space parking structure, where 200 spaces are dedicated to the Redlands Passenger Rail project - also known as the Arrow Train, that would operate as a park-and-ride facility. The project also included a total of 45, 100 square feet of retail space.

TJW was responsible for preparing a traffic impact analysis (TIA) to analyze the projected traffic operations for a coffee shop with drive-thru. The coffee shop is now open and fully operational.

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BA: Environmental Analysis & Design, with a Minor in Urban & Regional Planning - University of California, Irvine TRAINING COURSES: Caltrans Environmental Compliance for Local Agency Partners & Consultants - Categorical Exemptions and Categorical Exclusions, Caltrans, 2013 B i O
Jesus’ 20-year professional experience involves California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis and document preparation for government agencies and private clients. He has prepared and managed a variety of environmental documents, including Initial Studies/Mitigated Negative Declarations (IS/MNDs), Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), and Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSIs), including Addendum CEQA/ NEPA documentation. While his experience focuses on environmental report writing and permit preparation, he also has experience with biological resources monitoring and surveying for public facilities construction and research projects. Proficient in oral and written Spanish. Mr. Olmos is experienced in the bilingual English-Spanish translation of notices, documents, and handouts for CEQA and biological/cultural resources projects.

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SA n g ABRIEL RI v ER WATERS h E d PRO j E c T c EQA & RA m P RE v IEW, LOS A ng ELE S Jesus reviewed the IS/MN and Adaptive Management Plan (AMP) for the San Gabriel River Watershed Project to Reduce River Discharge in Support of Increased Recycled Water Reuse. ECORP’s focus was limited to biological resources and those specific thresholds of significance in the CEQA checklist, specifically on the reported conclusions in the IS/MND regarding the potential impacts of diverted water on riparian habitat supporting the least Bell’s vireo, the benthic environs, and the overall habitat. ECORP’s review focused on evaluating the existing and future annual daily average discharge from approximately 16 million gallons per day (MGD) to a minimum monthly average of approximately five (5) MGD at the San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant (WRP), which discharges to sensitive habitat. In addition, ECORP considered the AMP within the context of the significance finding.

LE n WOO d ROA d g RA d E SEPARATIO n PRO j E c T, LA h ABR A An IS/MND was prepared by Jesus for the construction and operation of a 500-foot-deep well to extract groundwater for use at the existing Westridge Golf Course. An approximately 50-foot buried pipeline would be constructed to connect the well to the existing irrigation system. The project was located in the golf course parking lot and landscaped areas adjacent to a residential development. The IS/MND included an air quality/climate change technical report and detailed analysis, with an emphasis on impacts to air quality, biological resources (nesting birds), hydrology/ groundwater, and greenhouse gas emissions.
h EA c O ck BRI dg E REPLA c E m E n T PRO j E c T, m ORE n O v ALLEy As the Project Manager for the City of Moreno Valley, Lam was responsible for Construction Surveying Services for the replacement of the existing Heacock Bridge. The project involved replacing the two-lane Heacock Street Bridge, which crosses over the Perris Valley Storm Drain (PVSD) Lateral “A.” The Project area is located south of State Route 60 and is adjacent to the east side of March Air Reserve Base (MARB), in the southeast portion of the City of Moreno Valley, in Riverside County, California. The Project was part of an ongoing regional effort to improve circulation around MARB and March Joint Powers Authority facilities.

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MICHAEL GIVENS, PHD, PE, GE, PG
Associate Engineer / Regional Manager
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• Professional Engineer, California No. 81361 • Geotechnical Engineer, California No. 3145 • Professional Geologist, California No. 9284 • Doctor of Philosophy, Civil Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles • Master of Science, Civil Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles • Bachelor of Science, Geology, California State University, Long Beach
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Dr. Givens has 22 years of experience in geotechnical and geological engineering. Dr. Givens has conducted project studies and formulated recommendations for geotechnical engineering projects including slope stability, bridges, retaining walls, roads and parking lots, parks, pipelines, sewer lines, storm drains, rail, residential and commercial construction as well as litigation support. He has been involved with projects through Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build delivery methods in seismically active Southern California and has developed a reputation for providing proactive and collaborative consulting services to meet client’s needs. Dr. Givens is well versed in reviewing contractors’ technical submittals including quality control programs, start-up plans and schedules, monitoring and evaluating construction activities, as well as directing, coordinating, and reviewing work plans for improvement projects, construction administration and inspection, and resource planning. Dr. Givens completed a PhD in Civil Engineering at UCLA and is involved in various research projects related to the effects of soil-structure interaction (SSI) on the seismic response of buildings. e X perien C e
BROA d WA y A nd m A nch ESTER A v E n UE RE h ABILITATIO n , A n A h EI m Dr. Givens was the Geotechnical Lead for this pavement rehabilitation project on Broadway and Manchester Avenue in the City of Anaheim, California. Group Delta performed a field investigation, laboratory testing, evaluation of existing pavement conditions, and recommendations for new pavements and pavement rehabilitation to allow the City to select the most economical and constructible strategy including options of Cold Plane and Overlay, and Removal and Replacement.

Structural section recommendations were developed considering combinations of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt (RHMA), and Class 2 Aggregate Base (AB). Fiber Reinforced Asphalt Concrete (FRAC), and Asphalt Rubber Aggregate Membrane (ARAM) interlayer options were also provided for protection against reflective cracking.

O n - c ALL g EOTE chn I c AL, PA v E m E n T d ESI gn A nd RE h ABILITATIO n TAS k S, gAR d E n gRO v E Dr. Givens directed geotechnical investigations for pavement rehabilitation on various public streets in the City of Garden Grove including Euclid Street, Lampson Avenue, Magnolia Street and other local streets studies included field investigation, laboratory testing, evaluation of existing pavement conditions, and recommendations for new pavements and pavement rehabilitation to allow the City to select the most economical and constructible strategy including options of Mill and Overlay, Removal and Replacement, Full Depth Reclamation (FDR), and Cold In Place Recycling. Structural section recommendations were developed considering combinations of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt (RHMA), Class 2 Aggregate Base (AB), and/or Class B Cement Treated Base (CTB-B) produced by recycling the materials from the pavement removal or FDR process. Soil-cement unconfined compression tests were performed to validate the cement ratio required for the CTB-B.
j A m BOREE ROA d PA v E m E n T d ESI gn , STA n TE c , n EWPORT BEA ch Dr. Givens provided the City of Newport Beach pavement rehabilitation alternatives for their project. The City of Newport Beach was planning a street rehabilitation project for Jamboree Road from Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) to Ford Road.

The project looked to identify locations of needed asphalt concrete (AC) repair along the project area and required a Pavement Report detailing several cost-effective pavement repair alternatives. Group Delta performed the following scope of services: reviewed existing data and as-built plans, performed site reconnaissance, performed subsurface exploration program consisting of ten (10) borings to 4 feet below ground surface; performed laboratory testing for subsurface explorations to classify the soils and characterize engineering properties of soils for pavement design; provided a deflection study and ground penetration radar that was included in the pavement evaluations; preformed engineering analysis to develop several pavement design and repair options; and prepare a pavement report with our findings and recommendations.

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SECTION 5 : Qualifications of Proposed Project Team
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P H a S e 1 31 8/4/25 9/15/25
1 Kick-Off Meeting 1 8/4/25 8/4/25
2 Research and Review Available Data 2 8/5/25 8/6/25
3 Utility Research and Notification (1st Notice) 2 8/5/25 8/6/25 4 Geotechnical Investigation 30 8/5/25 9/15/25
P H a S e 2 39 8/5/25 9/26/25
5 Drone Mapping 2 8/5/25 8/6/25
6 Topographic Survey 10 8/7/25 8/20/25
7 Base Maps 2 8/21/25 8/22/25
8 Site Evaluation 1 8/25/25 8/25/25
9 30% Plans and Estimate 10 8/25/25 9/5/25
10 Submit 30% Plans and Estimate to City 1 9/8/25 9/8/25 11 City Review of 30% Plans and Estimate 15 9/8/25 9/26/25 P H a S e 3 117 9/29/25 3/10/26
12 Utility Potholing 15 9/29/25 10/17/25
13 Traffic Control Plans 10 9/29/25 10/10/25
14 60% PS&E 40 9/29/25 11/21/25
15 Utility Research and Notification (2nd Notice) 2 11/24/25 11/25/25 16 Transit Agency Coordination 70 11/24/25 2/27/26
17 Caltrans Encroachment Permit 70 11/24/25 2/27/26
18 Submit 60% PS&E to City 1 11/24/25 11/24/25
19 City Review of 60% PS&E 15 11/24/25 12/12/25
20 90% PS&E 30 12/15/25 1/23/26
21 Submit 90% PS&E to City 1 1/26/26 1/26/26
22 City Review of 90% PS&E 15 1/26/26 2/13/26
23 100% PS&E 15 2/16/26 3/6/26
24 Submit 100% PS&E to City 1 3/9/26 3/9/26
25 Utility Research and Notification (Final Notice) 1 3/10/26 3/10/26 P H a S e 4 TBD TBD
26 Bid Support TBD TBD
27 Pre-Construction Monument Survey TBD TBD
28 Construction Support TBD TBD
29 Project Close-Out TBD TBD
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Torrance City CouncilOctober 21, 2025

Torrance City Council
October 21, 2025