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DATE: October 10, 2011
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU: Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM: Sean Crumby P.E., Assistant City Manager /Public Works
SUBJECT: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
PSOMAS FOR DESIGN OF MARINA AVE STORM
DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. SD1201
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 6195 approving a professional
services agreement with PSOMAS in the amount of $153,065 to prepare designs
for the Marina Ave Storm Drain Improvements Project No. SD1201.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
Per the 1999 adopted Storm Drain Master Plan and the Ad -Hoc Street & Storm
Drain Committee, 2 areas were identified as high priority areas that require
immediate storm drain improvement. They were Electric and Candleberry
Avenues.
Construction on the Candleberry Avenue Storm Drain Project and the Electric
Avenue Storm Drain Project are both complete.
The 2008 Master Plan of Drainage Update identified the new high priority
locations that the City needs to provide storm drain improvements. The highest
priority listed is on Marina Avenue and Electric Avenue and continuing up Electric
Avenue to Corsair Way. Additionally, on June 27, 2011, staff brought an update
to the City Council regarding the status of the City's Storm Drain Program. Staff
identified that the next highest priority for construction using the $1,800,000
budgeted funds was Storm Drain System WE -1, Electric Avenue (Corsair Way to
Marina Avenue).
The downstream section of this tributary area, the West End Pump Station, was
recently updated to receive and adequately convey 10 -year storm events. This
current design project will continue the 10 -year storm protection upstream to
cover the "low - lying" areas in and around Electric Avenue and Marina Avenue.
Agenda Item F
The scope of work for this project includes storm drain construction consisting of
the installation of reinforced concrete pipes and boxes, catch basins with debris
filters, manholes and junction structures. This system will be built to handle
future expansion with newer facilities connecting onto this system in the future.
Other utility relocations may be necessary to facilitate this new design.
On August 12, 2011 staff solicited proposals to prepare construction documents
for Marina Avenue Storm Drain Improvements Project No. SD1201 from five (5)
design firms.
On September 8, 2011 staff received four (4) proposals. The scope of work
includes preparing plans and specifications for storm drain construction.
A panel reviewed the proposals and after careful consideration of the proposals,
staff selected PSOMAS as the most qualified firm with the best understanding to
design the Marina Avenue Storm Drain Improvements Project Number SD1201.
PSOMAS has completed numerous Storm Drain design projects for other
jurisdictions with great success. They have proven track records of professional
work and over the years have provided quality work.
The fee for PSOMAS to perform design services to prepare plans and
specifications for the Marina Avenue Storm Drain Improvements Project is
$153,065. This fee proposal represents the central point of the fee proposals
received and is the most appropriate for the services rendered.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
There is no Environmental Impact related to this item.
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved as to form the Design Professional
Services Agreement with PSOMAS.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funds have been approved in the 2011 -2012 Fiscal Year Budget in the amount
of $1,800,000 for design, construction and inspection of the Marina Avenue
Storm Drain Improvements Project No. SD1201.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended City Council adopt Resolution No. 6195 approving a
professional services agreement with PSOMAS in the amount of $153,065 to
prepare designs for the Marina Ave Storm Drain Improvements Project No.
SD1201.
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SUBMITTED BY:
n P. Crumby, P.E.
Assistant City Manager/41c Works
NOTED AND APPROVED:
Prepared by: David Spitz, P.E. Associate Engineer
Attachments:
A. Resolution No. 6195
B. Professional Services Agreement
C. Proposal and Fee Schedule (Exhibit A)
D. Fee Proposal (Exhibit B)
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 6195
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
PSOMAS FOR MARINA AVENUE STORM DRAIN
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. SD1201
THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves the professional services
agreement ( "Agreement ") between the City of Seal Beach and PSOMAS for
Marina Avenue Storm Drain Improvements Project No. SD1201 in the amount of
$153,065 to perform design services to prepare plans and specifications.
Section 2. The Council hereby directs the City Manager to execute the
agreement.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at a
regular meeting held on the 10th day of October. 2011 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members
NOES: Council Members
ABSENT: Council Members
ABSTAIN: Council Members
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH }
I, Linda Devine, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution Number 6195 on file in
the office of the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at
a regular meeting held on the 10th day of October , 2011.
City Clerk
DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR MARINA AVENUE STORM DRAIN
IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT NO SDI 201
between
City of Seal Beach
211 - 8th Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740
0
PSOMAS
3 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 200
Santa Ana, CA 92707
P — 714- 751 -7373
This Design Professional Services Agreement ( "the Agreement ") is made as of October
10, 2011 (the "Effective Date "), by and between PSOMAS ( "Consultant "), a Corporation,
and the City of Seal Beach ( "City "), a California charter city, (collectively, "the Parties ").
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RECITALS
A. City desires certain professional services.
B. Pursuant to the authority provided by its City Charter and Government
Code § 37103, if applicable, City desires to engage Consultant to provide Storm Drain
Design services in the manner set forth herein and more fully described in Section 1.
C. Consultant represents that the principal members of its firm are qualified
professional engineers and are fully qualified to perform the services contemplated by
this Agreement in a good and professional manner; and it desires to perform such
services as provided herein.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the Parties' performance of the
promises, covenants, and conditions stated herein, the Parties hereto agree as follows.
AGREEMENT
1.0 Scope of Services
1.1. Consultant shall provide those services ( "Services ") set forth in the
attached Exhibit A. To the extent that there is any conflict between Exhibit A and this
Agreement, this Agreement shall control.
1.2. Consultant shall perform all services under this Agreement on a timely,
regular basis and in a manner reasonably satisfactory to the City.
1.3. In performing this Agreement, Consultant shall comply with all applicable
provisions of federal, State, and local law.
1.4. As a material inducement to City to enter into this Agreement, Consultant
hereby represents that it has the experience necessary to undertake the services to be
provided. In light of such status and experience, Consultant hereby covenants that it
shall follow the customary professional standards in performing all services.
1.5. By executing this Agreement, Consultant represents that, to the extent
required by the standard of practice, Consultant (a) has investigated and considered the
scope of services to be performed, (b) has carefully considered how the services should
be performed, and (c) understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending
performance of the services under this Agreement.
2.0 Term
The term of this Agreement shall commence as of the Effective Date and shall
continue for 60 days unless previously terminated as provided by this Agreement.
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3.0 Consultant's Compensation
City will pay Consultant in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit B
for Services but in no event will the City pay more than $153,065. Consultant will not be
compensated for any work performed not specified in the Scope of Services unless the
City authorizes such work in advance and in writing. The City Manager may authorize
payment for such work up to a cumulative maximum of $10,000. Payment for additional
work in excess of $10,000 requires prior City Council authorization. Any additional work
authorized by the City pursuant to this Section will be compensated in accordance with
the schedule set forth in Exhibit A.
4.0 Method of Payment
4.1. Consultant shall submit to City monthly invoices for all services rendered
pursuant to this Agreement. Such invoices shall be submitted within 15 days of the end
of the month during which the services were rendered and shall describe in detail the
services rendered during the period, the days worked, number of hours worked, the
hourly rates charged, and the services performed for each day in the period. City will
pay Consultant within 30 days of receiving Consultant's invoice. City will not withhold
any applicable federal or state payroll and other required taxes, or other authorized
deductions from payments made to Consultant.
4.2. Upon receipt of 24 hours' notice from City, Consultant shall allow City or
City's agents or representatives to inspect at Consultant's offices during reasonable
business hours all records, invoices, time cards, cost control sheets and other records
maintained by Consultant in connection with this Agreement. City's rights under this
Section 4.2 shall survive for two years following the termination of this Agreement.
5.0 Termination
5.1. This Agreement may be terminated by City, without cause, or by
Consultant based on reasonable cause, upon giving the other party written notice
thereof not less than thirty 30 days prior to the date of termination.
5.2. This Agreement may be terminated by City upon 10 days' notice to
Consultant if Consultant fails to provide satisfactory evidence of renewal or replacement
of comprehensive general liability insurance as required by this Agreement at least 20
days before the expiration date of the previous policy.
6.0 Party Representatives
6.1. The City Manager is the City's representative for purposes of this
Agreement.
6.2. Anissa Voyiatzes, P.E. is the Consultant's representative for purposes of
this Agreement. It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability,
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and reputation of Anissa Voyiatzes were a substantial inducement for City to enter into
this Agreement. Therefore, Anissa Voyiatzes shall be responsible during the term of
this Agreement for directing all activities of Consultant and devoting sufficient time to
personally supervise the services hereunder. Consultant may not change its
representative without the prior written approval of City, which approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
7.0 Notices
7.1. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be deemed
made when personally delivered or when mailed 48 hours after deposit in the United
States Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at the following
addresses:
To City: City of Seal Beach
211 - 8th Street
Seal Beach, California 90740
Attn: City Manager
To Consultant: PSOMAS
3 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 200
Santa Ana, CA 92707
Attn: Anissa Voyiatzes
7.2. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice
occurred, regardless of the method of service.
8.0 Independent Contractor
8.1. Consultant is an independent contractor and not an employee of the City.
All services provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed by Consultant or
under its supervision, and all personnel shall possess the qualifications, permits, and
licenses required by State and local law to perform such Services, including, without
limitation, a City of Seal Beach business license as required by the Seal Beach
Municipal Code. Consultant will determine the means, methods, and details of
performing the services. Consultant shall be solely responsible for the satisfactory work
performance of all personnel engaged in performing the services and compliance with
the customary professional standards.
8.2. Any additional personnel performing services under this Agreement on
behalf of Consultant shall also not be employees of City and shall at all times be under
Consultant's exclusive direction and control. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries,
and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of services
under this Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall be responsible for all
reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited
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to: Social Security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability
insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.
8.3. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City and its elected officials,
officers and employees, servants, designated volunteers, and agents serving as
independent contractors in the role of City officials, from any and all liability, damages,
claims, costs and expenses of any nature to the extent arising from Consultant's
personnel practices. City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees
due to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a
result of Consultant's failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or
indemnification arising under this Section 8.
9.0 Confidentiality
Consultant covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other information
developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement are
deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant without prior written
authorization by City. City shall grant such authorization if applicable law requires
disclosure. All City data shall be returned to City upon the termination of this
Agreement. Consultant's covenant under this Section shall survive the termination of
this Agreement.
10.0 Subcontractors
No portion of this Agreement shall be subcontracted without the prior written
approval of City. Consultant is fully responsible to City for the performance of any and
all subcontractors.
11.0 Assignment
Consultant shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement whether by
assignment or novation, without the prior written consent of City. Any purported
assignment without such consent shall be void and without effect.
12.0 Insurance
12.1. Liability Insurance Consultant shall procure and maintain in full force and
effect for the duration of this Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons
or damages to property and professional negligence which may arise from or in
connection with the performance of the services hereunder by Consultant, and its
agents, representatives, employees and subcontractors.
12.2. Minimum Scope of Insurance Unless otherwise approved by City,
coverage shall be at least as broad as:
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Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage
(occurrence form CG 0001).
Insurance Services Office form number CA 0001 (Ed. 1/87) covering
Automobile Liability, code 1 (any auto).
Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of California
and Employer's Liability Insurance.
Professional Liability insurance. Consultant shall provide to City the
standard form issued by the carrier.
than:
12.3. Minimum Limits of Insurance Consultant shall maintain limits no less
General Liability $2,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate for
bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. Commercial General
Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit shall apply
separately to this Agreement or the general limit shall be twice the
required occurrence limit.
Automobile Liability $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and
property damage.
Emplover's Liability $1,000,000 per accident and in the aggregate for
bodily injury or disease and Workers' Compensation Insurance in the
amount required by law.
Professional Liability $1,000,000 per claim /aggregate.
12.4. Deductibles and Self- Insured Retentions Consultant shall inform City of
any deductibles or self- insured retentions except with respect to professional liability
insurance.
12.5. Other Insurance Provisions The general liability and automobile liability
policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
12.5.1. City, its officers, officials, employees, designated volunteers
and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials, are to be
covered as additional insureds as respects: liability arising out of activities performed
by or on behalf of Consultant; products and completed operations of Consultant;
premises owned, occupied or used by Consultant; or automobiles owned, leased, hired
or borrowed by Consultant. The coverage shall contain no limitations on the scope of
protection afforded to City, its officers, officials, employees, designated volunteers or
agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials which are not also
limitations applicable to the named insured.
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12.5.2. For any claims related to this Agreement, Consultant's
insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects City, its officers, officials,
employees, designated volunteers and agents serving as independent contractors in the
role of City officials. Any insurance or self - insurance maintained by City, its officers,
officials, employees, designated volunteers or agents serving as independent
contractors in the role of City officials shall be excess of Consultant's insurance and
shall not contribute with it.
12.5.3. Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each
insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits
of the insurer's liability.
12.5.4. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be
endorsed to state that coverage shall not be canceled or materially modified except
after 30 days' prior written notice by first class mail has been given to City, or 10 days'
prior written notice by express overnight mail if cancellation is due to nonpayment of
premiums.
12.5.5 Each insurance policy, except for the professional liability policy,
required by this clause shall expressly waive the insurer's right of subrogation against
City and its elected officials, officers, employees, servants, attorneys, designated
volunteers, and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials.
12.6. Acceptability of Insurers Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a
current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VIII unless waived in writing by City's Risk
Manager.
12.7. Verification of Coverage All insurance coverages shall be confirmed by
execution of endorsements on forms approved by City. The endorsements are to be
signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All
endorsements are to be received and approved by City before services commence. As
an alternative to City forms, Consultant's insurer may provide complete, certified copies
of all required insurance policies, including endorsements effecting the coverage
required by these specifications.
13.0 Indemnification, Hold Harmless, and Duty to Defend
13.1 Indemnity for Design Professional Services In connection with its design
professional services, Consultant shall hold harmless and indemnify City, and its
elected officials, officers, employees, servants, designated volunteers, and those City
agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials (collectively,
"Indemnitees "), with respect to any and all claims, demands, damages, liabilities,
losses, costs or expenses, including reimbursement of attorneys' fees and costs of
defense (collectively, "Claims" hereinafter), including but not limited to Claims relating to
death or injury to any person and injury to any property, which arise out of, pertain to, or
relate to in whole or in part to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of
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Consultant or any of its officers, employees, subcontractors, or agents in the
performance of its design professional services under this Agreement.
13.2 Other Indemnitees In connection with any and all claims, demands,
damages, liabilities, losses, costs or expenses, including attorneys' fees and costs of
defense (collectively, "Damages" hereinafter) not covered by Subsection 13.1,
Consultant shall defend, hold harmless and indemnify the Indemnitees with respect to
any and all Damages, including but not limited to, Damages relating to death or injury to
any person and injury to any property, which arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the acts
or omissions of Consultant or any of its officers, employees, subcontractors, or agents
in the performance of this Agreement, except for such loss or damage arising from the
sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City, as determined by final arbitration or
court decision or by the agreement of the parties. Consultant shall defend Indemnitees
in any action or actions filed in connection with any such Damages with counsel of
City's choice, and shall pay all costs and expenses, including all attorneys' fees and
experts' costs actually incurred in connection with such defense. Consultant's duty to
defend pursuant to this Subsection 13.2 shall apply independent of any prior, concurrent
or subsequent misconduct, negligent acts, errors or omissions of Indemnitees.
14.0 Conflict of Interest
14.1. Consultant covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not
acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which may be affected by the Services, or which
would conflict in any manner with the performance of the Services. Consultant further
covenants that, in performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest
shall be employed by it. Furthermore, Consultant shall avoid the appearance of having
any interest, which would conflict in any manner with the performance of the Services.
Consultant shall not accept any employment or representation during the term of this
Agreement which is or may likely make Consultant "financially interested" (as provided
in California Government Code §§ 1090 and 87100) in any decision made by City on
any matter in connection with which Consultant has been retained.
14.2. Consultant further warrants and maintains that it has not employed or
retained any person or entity, other than a bona fide employee working exclusively for
Consultant, to solicit or obtain this Agreement. Nor has Consultant paid or agreed to
pay any person or entity, other than a bona fide employee working exclusively for
Consultant, any fee, commission, gift, percentage, or any other consideration contingent
upon the execution of this Agreement. Upon any breach or violation of this warranty,
City shall have the right, at its sole and absolute discretion, to terminate this Agreement
without further liability, or to deduct from any sums payable to Consultant hereunder the
full amount or value of any such fee, commission, percentage or gift.
14.3. Consultant warrants and maintains that it has no knowledge that any
officer or employee of City has any interest, whether contractual, noncontractual,
financial, proprietary, or otherwise, in this transaction or in the business of Consultant,
and that if any such interest comes to the knowledge of Consultant at any time during
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the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall immediately make a complete, written
disclosure of such interest to City, even if such interest would not be deemed a
prohibited "conflict of interest" under applicable laws as described in this Subsection.
15.0 Equal Opportunity
Consultant affirmatively represents that it is an equal opportunity employer.
Consultant shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee, or applicant for
employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex,
sexual orientation, or age. Such non - discrimination includes, but is not limited to, all
activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or
recruitment advertising, layoff, or termination.
16.0 Labor Certification
By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies that it is aware of the provisions
of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code that require every employer to be insured
against liability for Workers' Compensation or to undertake self - insurance in accordance
with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before
commencing the performance of the Services.
17.0 Entire Agreement
This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the Parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, or
agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by both Parties.
18.0 Severability
The invalidity in whole or in part of any provisions of this Agreement shall not
void or affect the validity of the other provisions of this Agreement.
19.0 Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of California.
20.0 No Third Party Rights
No third party shall be deemed to have any rights hereunder against either Party
as a result of this Agreement.
21.0 Waiver
No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach,
whether of the same or other covenant or condition. In no event shall the making by
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City of any payment to Consultant constitute or be construed as a waiver by City of any
breach of covenant, or any default which may then exist on the part of Consultant, and
the making of any such payment by City shall in no way impair or prejudice any right or
remedy available to City with regard to such breach or default. No waiver, benefit,
privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party
any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
22.0 Prohibited Interests
Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any
company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to
solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor
has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working
solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other
consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement.
For breach or violation of this warranty, City has the right to rescind this Agreement
without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City,
during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this
Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.
23.0 Attorneys' Fees
If a Party commences any legal, administrative or other action against the other
Party arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing Party in such
action shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing Party all of its attorneys' fees
and other costs incurred in connection therewith.
24.0 Exhibits
All exhibits referenced in this Agreement are hereby incorporated into the
Agreement as if set forth in full herein. In the event of any material discrepancy
between the terms of any exhibit so incorporated and the terms of this Agreement, the
terms of this Agreement shall control.
25.0 Corporate Authority
The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the Parties warrant that they
are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said Parties and that by their
execution, the Parties are formally bound to the provision of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto, through their respective authorized
representatives have executed this Agreement as of the date and year first above
written.
CITY OF SEAL BEACH CONS TAN
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EXHIBIT "A"
Balancing the Natural and Built Environment
September 8, 2011
Mr. Sean Crumby, PE
Director of Public Works
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
Department of Public Works
211 Eighth Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740
RE: Engineering Design Proposal for the Marina Avenue Storm Drain Improvements
Dear Mr. Crumby:
Psomas appreciates the opportunity to submit our proposal to provide civil engineering design
services for the Marina Avenue Storm Drain Improvement Project. This is an interesting and unique
project which Psomas is ideally suited to deliver to the City, and we see this project as a chance to
build a strong and mutually successful working relationship with the Public Works Department.
We have an excellent track record of providing top quality Plans, Specifications and Estimates
(PS &E) packages to local agencies, including our recent effort for the City of Laguna Beach's Circle
Way Storm Drain Improvement Project. Psomas was able to complete the project design initially
prepared by a previous consultant, value engineer the project, and complete a redesign that
minimized the impacts on private property, as well as incorporate water quality controls. We have
included a complete scope with certain optional services that will provide the City a cost - effective
storm drain design that will be biddable and constructible.
I will be your point of contact for this proposal. My project role will be as Contract Manager /Project
Manager. I am a Vice President and Southern California Team Leader for our Transportation and
Public Works Group, and have over 17 years of professional transportation /public works engineering
experience, including extensive experience working with public agencies to deliver quality storm
drain packages on -time and within budget.
The newest addition to our Transportation and Public Works Group, Joseph Mulvihill, PE, will serve
as Storm Drain Engineering Manager. Joe has worked on numerous storm drain improvement
projects in California, Texas, and Hawaii. He will supervise the preparation of a Preliminary Design
Report (PDR) that will include a topographic survey of the proposed project area, provide utility
coordination services, and prepare alignment /cost studies that will produce
alternatives for the project, The PDR will be submitted to the City for review and
3 Hutton Centre Drive
4 Suite 200
Santa Ana, CA 92707
Tel 714.751.7373
Fax 714.545.8883
MIMPsomas.eoro
Mr. Sean Crumby, PE C)
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September 8, 2011
Engineering Design Proposal for the Marina Avenue Storm Drain Improvements
approval prior to commencing the PS &E phase to ensure the best project is designed and constructed.
As you review our proposal, we believe you will agree the Psomas Team brings the following unique
capabilities to the City:
• Proposed Personnel The Psomas Team is comprised of members who have a proven approach
to delivering project - specific preliminary and final design packages for a variety of Southern
California agencies. Besides the City of Laguna Beach, we are currently providing, or previously
provided, engineering design services for the cities of Huntington Beach, Dana Point, Manhattan
Beach, and Torrance, and the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.
Project Controls: In these challenging economic times it is incumbent upon every agency and its
consultants to optimize the return on every dollar spent on capital improvement projects.
Psomas is very cognizant of this obligation and has the schedule, cost and quality control
methods that have produced an excellent track record of delivering complete and accurate PS &E
packages that meet the schedule and are within budget.
• Responsiveness: The Psomas office in Santa Ana will provide the required services. Psomas' { !
professional staff, which includes Civil Engineers, Surveyors, and Construction Managers, can
provide a wide array of technical expertise to the City. In addition, our four other Southern
California offices (Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, and Santa Clarita) can provide additional
resources if needed to meet aggressive schedules.
Enclosed please find five copies of our proposal. We are confident you will find our team's
experience and capabilities to be an excellent match to the needs of the City, and we stand ready to
commence work immediately.
Should you have any questions regarding this proposal, please do not hesitate to contact me at (714)
751 -7373 or aoyiatzes@psomas.com
Respectfully submitted,
PSOMAS
Anissa Voyiatzes, P.E.
Vice President, Transportation & Public Works
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Psomas' Management Structure
Psomas' Management Structure
Proven Excellence in Design
Founded over 65 years ago, Psomas has grown into a full- service consulting
firm of over 400 employees with offices throughout California, Arizona,
and Utah, and is listed in Engineering News Record (ENR) Magazine among
the Top 150 Engineering Firms in the United States. Our firm is organized
around five principal disciplines: public works /transportation, water and
wastewater infrastructure, land surveying, construction management, and site
development.
Company Bona Fides
Headquarters: 555 South Flower Street, Suite 4400, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Local Office: 3 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 200, Santa Ana, CA 92707
Company Structure: California Corporation, C0705477, February 1, 1974
Federal Tax ID: 95- 2863554
Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS): 039728753
Central Contractor Registration, Orange County: CCR Active
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Psomas has a rich history of providing engineering design services to local
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municipalities on a wide variety of capital improvement projects. Our team of
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in -house professionals will provide an outstanding resource to support the City
. Past and Pending Litigation 2
on the Marina Avenue Storm Drain Improvements Project. In addition, with
Relationships with City 2
the proximity of Psomas' Orange County office in Santa Ana to Seal Beach, we
Employees Disclosure
can guarantee the highest level of responsiveness to the City.
Previous Project History and Client
References 3
Th e cornerstone of our business approach is to focus on our clients' long -term
needs, and guide our strategic growth to meet those needs. Our core strength
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is our multi- disciplined teams of experts who have the experience to provide
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all the services contemplated in the RFP. Our top -notch staff produces award -
winning projects for our clients through innovation, creativity and cutting edge
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technical expertise.
We believe this proposal demonstrates that the Psomas Team has the depth
and breadth of professional expertise reuired to fulfiull this contract's goals and
obligations and deliverables with our trademark high level of personal service.
Psomas has recently completed or is currently completing projects for a variety
of Southern California agencies. The following pages provide team details, our
understanding and approach, and reference projects. We trustyou will agree
this proposal speaks strongly to our ability to deliver the services required, and
provide the deliverables on time and within budget.
Company Bona Fides
Headquarters: 555 South Flower Street, Suite 4400, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Local Office: 3 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 200, Santa Ana, CA 92707
Company Structure: California Corporation, C0705477, February 1, 1974
Federal Tax ID: 95- 2863554
Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS): 039728753
Central Contractor Registration, Orange County: CCR Active
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Past and Pending Litigation
Psomas has no significant prior or ongoing contract failures, nor any civil or
criminal litigation in the last five years in which we have been judged guilty or
liable. Psomas has three pending litigation matters or investigations to report:
1. Weeks v Mountain Home Development v. Psomas, et. al. (Utah
residential development)
2. Lexington Insurance Company v Town of Mammoth Lakes; Spiess
Construction; Psomas, et. al. (CM services in Northern California)
3. Ruiz v County of Placer; Psomas, et.al. (CM services)
Statement of Disclosure with City Employees
Psomas and its employees have no personal, professional or financial
relationships with any officer or employee of the City of Seal Beach.
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for Marina Avenue Storm Drain Improvement
Circle Way Storm Drain Outfall Project
Location
Psomas is leading a multidiscipline consultant team for the design of a storm
Laguna Beach, CA
drain replacement, outfall structure, stairway upgrade, erosion control
Project Dates
measures, and revegetation within a narrow right -of -way corridor below Circle
2010 - Present
Way in the City of Laguna Beach. The existing undersized 18" storm drain is
to be replaced with a 60" storm drain and CDS stormwater treatment unit to
Key staff
mitigate flooding to Circle Way residents. The access stairway to Crescent Bay
Anissa%o atzes - Project Manager
Beach and surrounding hillside will be reconstructed to prevent further erosion
Regina Hu - Project Engineer
by runoff and wave motion. An out -of -the box outlet structure is designed to
Client Reference
meet both aesthetics and function as a flap gate.
City of Laguna Beach
505 Forest Avenue
The project also involves submittals and processing through the Coastal
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Commission for approval of the unique outlet structure and stairway access
Mr. Steve May
onto the beach. Challenges to the project include faux rockscape, marine
City Engineer /Director of Public
friendly construction materials, and foundation supports in a high water table.
Works
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Psomas is providing the following services:
Lisa Penna
Project Manager
► Planning
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► Survey
Project Cost
► Engineering: Plans, Specifications, Estimates
$129,210
► Utility Coordination
► Coastal Commission Coordination and Submittals
► Aesthetic Rendering
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Roxbury Drive Storm Drain
Location
Psomas prepared construction documents for the Roxbury Drive Storm Drain
Beverly Hills, CA
Project. Psomas conducted a detailed hydraulic analysis of the contributing
Project Dates
tributary drainage areas to verify the recommendations.
2000 - 2001
The project included innovative uses of trenchless technology. A portion
Key Personnel
of the storm drain system to be replaced was in a heavily traveled roadway.
AnissaVoyiatzes - Project Engineer
Construction closures on this roadway would have caused significant impacts
to traffic. Through the analysis of different trenchless technologies, a system was
Client Reference
designed to have minimal or no impacts to traffic.
City of Beverly Hills
Public Works Department Engineering
The work involved trenchless technology for the lining of an existing 42" storm
345 Foothill Road
drain as well as complete replacement and upsizing of an existing 54" CMP
Beverly Hills CA 90210
to 66" RCP. Permitting involved obtaining approval from the County of Los
Prem Kumar
Assistant City Engineer
Angeles and the Army Corps of Engineers for a connection permit to their
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facility.
Project Cost
$ 106,977 (Psomas Fee)
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Previous Project History and Client References
Randall Street Storm Drain and Pavement
Reconstruction
Location Psomas prepared construction documents for the Randall Street Storm Drain
Orange County, CA and Pavement Reconstruction Project. This project involved the replacement
Project Dates of a rural bridge structure, the design of 1,500 feet of new 48 -inch storm drain,
2001 - 2003 and the rehabilitation of approximately one mile of rural street.
Key Personnel Psomas conducted a detailed hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of the
AnissaVoyiatzes - Project Engineer contributing tributary drainage areas.
Client Reference
Innovative solutions were required for the replacement of the existing bridge
Orange County
culvert to minimize impacts to surrounding private property. The project
Public Works (rormerly RDMD)
also involved an innovative design of a combination underground storm
300 North Flower Street
drain system and gunnite swale to convey surface runoff in a rural area. It
Santa Ana, CA 92703
was of the utmost importance to maintain the "rural" look of the area and the
Peter Daiquist
Senior Civil Engineer
combination drainage system was the selected solution.
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Project Cost
$ 98,946 (Psomas Fee)
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Pacific Coast Highway Traffic Congestion Relief Project
Location
Psomas provided engineering services to prepare the bidding documents
Dana Point CA
including the plans, specifications and bid schedule, for the widening of
Project Dates
Pacific Coast Highway from the San Juan Creek Bridge to Crystal Lantern.
2008-2010
Tlie widening added an extra lane in both directions, turning a four -lane
facility into a six -lane facility. The project consists of preparing environmental
Key Personnel
documentation in compliance with CEQA and NEPA; widening the roadway to
AnissaVoyiatzes - Sr. Project Manager
Regina Hu - Project Engineer
six lanes; coordinating with Caltrans and obtaining an encroachment permit;
Glen Robison - Staff Engineer
the design of off -site improvements to enhance the public right -of -way that
included the construction of a pedestrian bridge over PCH and improvements
Client Reference
within Doheny Park State Beach to provide pedestrian access from the beach
City of Dana Point
to the bridge; design of construction traffic control plan including detour plans
33282 Golden lantern
Dana Poirrt, CA 92629
for the full roadway closures; design of all pedestrian pathways to comply
Brad Fowler
with current ADA standards; design of street lights and major traffic signal
Director of Public Works
modifications; design of the Class II bike lanes; design of drainage structures;
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and preparing a Storm Water Management Plan.
Project Cost
The project met and exceeded its goal of reducing traffic congestion due to
$ 127,992 (Psomas Fee)
heavy pedestrian traffic and resulted in an iconic "gateway" to the City.
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Oso Parkway Roadway Widening
Location
The County of Orange needed to widen Oso Parkway from Meandering Trail
Orange County. CA
to Solano (2 miles) in conjunction with the County's Master Plan of Arterial
Project Dates
Highways,. This area is currently at the southerly terminus of the Foothill
2003-2009
Corridor (SR-241). The widening turned a six-lane facility into an eight -lane
facility. Psomas was chosen to provide engineering services because of their
Key Personnel
modern communications technologies and a reputation for meeting schedules.
AnissaVoyiatzes - Project Engineer
David Moritz - Project Surveyor
Psomas was selected to perform engineering services through a qualification
Regina Hu - Staff Engineer
based selection. The project included the preparation of the Project Report;
Glen Robison - Staff Engineer
detailed geometrics to join the future TCA's alignment for the extension of SR-
Cfient Reference
241; reparation of the environmental documentation in compliance with CEQA
Orange County
including hazardous materials studies, biological studies, and historic /cultural
Public Works (formerly RDMD)
resource studies; traffic studies; signal modificatons including new vehicle,
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bike, and pedestrian path of travel focued on the heavy high school pedestrian
Santa Ana, CA 92703
traffic volume; coordinated with Caltrans to obtain the encroachment permit;
Harry Persaud
preparation of the drainage deficiency study and the design of the new drainage
Manager — Government Administration
system including structures; preparation of the storm water management plan.
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Project Cost
$ 448,647 (Psomas Fee)
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Previous Project History and Client References City of Seal Beach, Public Works Department
for Marina Avenue Storm Drain Improvements
Location
Dana Point, CA
Project Dates
2003-2004
Key Personnel
AnissaVoyiatzes - Project Engineer
Regina Hu - Staff Engineer
Client Reference
City of Dana Point
33282 Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA 92629
Brad Fowler
Director of Public Works
(949) 248 -3506
Project Cost
$ 311,086 (Psomas Fee)
Stonehill Drive Streetscape Arterial Highway
Beautification
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The City contracted Psomas' engineering services to prepare the plans,
specifications, and bidding documents for the widening, rehabilitation and
street beautification for the entire 3 -mile Iength of Stonehill Drive.
The project involved the design of new raised landscaped medians,
rehabilitation of the existing pavement, new curb and gutter to widen portions
of the highway, new parkway landscaping, a new signalized intersection and
the relocation of existing storm drain facilities to accommodate the widened
portions.
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Previous Project History and Client References
Columbus Wash Drainage Relief, Phases I & II
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Psomas planned and designed a large storm drain system extending from
Tucson, AZ
5th Street at Desert Avenue to the terminus of the Phase I Columbus Wash
Project Dates
Improvements at Grant Road and Ralph Avenue. The overall project consisted
2002-2005
of the design of over two miles of large storm drain (Q100 =2500 cfs) to
eliminate flooding and remove over 300 residences from an existing FEMA
Key Personnel
mapped floodplain.
Mike Daly - Project Manager &
Inspector
The first phase included preparation of a detailed Design Concept Report
(DCR). This document included hydrologic analysis based on modified
Client Reference
City ofTucson
TSMS base modelin and a storm drain alternatives assessment, A hydraulic
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Engineering Division
model was created to simulate diversions into the future storm drain system
PO. Box 27210
and determine the required storm drain sizes based on hydraulic grade
Tucson,AZ 85726
line constraints. Although the horizontal alignment of the storm drain was
Andy McGovern
constrained within the existing right -of -way, both a shallow and deep vertical
Design Division Manager
profile option were examined to determine the relative costs of the additional
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excavation for the deep option to the more extensive utility modifications
Project Cost
associated with the shallow option. The DCR also included a detailed cost
$ 1,083,442 (Psomas Fee)
comparison of numerous alternative construction materials.
The second phase of the project involved preparation of formal construction
plans and specifications. Plans were completed for both box culvert and
concrete arch options to allow for value engineering during the bidding process.
The project included extensive utility modifications including the construction
of new dual parallel sewer mains to accommodate the large storm drain.
Psomas also provided post - design services throughout project construction.
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Location
Tucson, AZ
Project Dates
2009 - Ongoing
Key Staff
Mike Daly - Project Manager
Client Reference
City ofTucson
Engineeirng Division
PO. Box 27210
Tucson,AZ 85726
M.J. Dillard
Project Manager
(520) 867 -6626
Project Cost
$ 1,825,253 (Psomas Fee)
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Houghton Road Design, Irvington to Valencia
Psomas recently completed improvement plans for widening 3.5 miles of
Houghton Road from a two -lane road to a six -lane Desert Parkway. The
existing roadway is uncurbed and drainage flows off the roadway into roadside
ditches. 'There are also significant offsite flows from side streets that impact the
roadway. The project design is intended to better control runoff and includes
approximately 2,500 feet of stormdrain mainline ranging in size from 36 inches
to 60 inches, as well as numerous laterals, catch basins, and custom designed
transverse grate inlets. The design of the storm drain system required the
resolution of numerous utility conflicts and extensive modifications to the
potable water system.
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Proposed Projec¢Team
Proposed Organization Chart
Psomas has put together a team of highly skilled professionals who have
experience working together on similar projects. The organization chart below
identifies key personnel, their roles and line of communication for this contract.
Anissa Voyiatzes, PE, will be committed to this project as the Project Manager.
She will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and conducting the majority
of the work.
In addition to the staff presented, Psomas has a deep bench of qualified
professional and technical staff to augment and assist should the need arise.
Ken Berkman, PE
Dave Moritz, PIS Storm Drain Design Mike Daly, PE
& Utility Coordination
Joseph Mulvihill, PE
Regina Hu, PE
Traffic Control
Glen Robison, PE
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Proposed ProjectTeam City of Seal Beach, Public Works Department
for Marina Avenue Storm Drain Improvements
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Stonehill Drive Streetscape,Arterial Highway Beautification, City of Dana
Point, CA: Project Manager for preparation of plans, specifications, and bidding
documents for the widening, rehabilitation and street beautification for the
entire 3 -mile length of Stonehill Drive. The project involved the design of new
raised landscaped medians, rehabilitation of the existing pavement, new curb
and gutter to widen portions of the highway, new parkway landscaping, a new
signalized intersection, and the relocation of existing storm drain facilities to
accommodate the widen roadway.
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Anissa Voyiafizes, PE I Project Manager
Ms. Voyiatzes has more than 17 years of experience in civil engineering design.
Her experience includes the design of local streets and highways, sewer and
water systems, drainage systems and structures, site and roadway grading, and
earth retention systems. She specializes in Public Works Engineering.
She has been a Project Engineer and Project Manager on Psomas' pavement
rehabilitation and reconstruction projects for the cities of Alhambra, Downey,
Lake Forest, and Dana Point, and the County of Riverside EDA. She was also
the Project Manager for roadway widening projects for the cities of Dana Point,
Pasadena, and Lake Forest, and for the County of Orange.
Project: Experience
Circle Way Storm Drain Outfall Project, City of Laguna Beach, CA: Project
Manager for the design of a storm drain replacement, outfall structure, stairway
upgrade, erosion control measures, and revegetation within a narrow right -of-
way corridor. The existing undersized 18" storm drain is to be replaced with
Education
a 60" storm drain and CDS stormvater treatment unit to mitigate flooding to
WOO FngineerEngineering/California Engineering/California State
local residents.
University, Chico
Roxbury Drive Storm Drain Improvements, City of Beverly Hills, CA:
Registration
Project Engineer for the design of the replacement of 600 lineal feet of existing
54 -inch storm drain with 66 -inch storm drain, and the lining of 80 lineal
Professional Engineer/Civil/CA
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feet of existing 54 -inch storm drain. The project involved providing plans,
specifications and engineer's estimates, as well as obtaining permits from the
Years of Professional Experience
Los Angeles County Flood Control District and the Army Corps of Engineers
17 years total
for connection to their facilities.
13 years with Psomas
Oso Parkway Widening, County of Orange, CA: Project Engineer for
widening of Oso Parkway from Meandering Trail to Solano (2 miles) in
conjunction with the County's Master Plan of Arterial Highways. The widening
will turn a six -lane facility into an eight -lane facility. The project consists of
preparing environmental documentation; preparing traffic studies to determine
intersection configurations; widening the roadway to eight lanes; coordinating
with Caltrans and obtaining an encroachment permit; preparing a drainage
deficiency study; designing major drainage structures; and preparing a Storm
Water Management Plan.
Stonehill Drive Streetscape,Arterial Highway Beautification, City of Dana
Point, CA: Project Manager for preparation of plans, specifications, and bidding
documents for the widening, rehabilitation and street beautification for the
entire 3 -mile length of Stonehill Drive. The project involved the design of new
raised landscaped medians, rehabilitation of the existing pavement, new curb
and gutter to widen portions of the highway, new parkway landscaping, a new
signalized intersection, and the relocation of existing storm drain facilities to
accommodate the widen roadway.
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AnissaVoyiatzes, PE The Arbor on El Toro Road,Traffic and Landscape Improvements, City of
Lake Forest, CA: Served as Senior Project Engineer for the Psomas -led multi -
Continued discipline consultant team for this $27 million project to provide streetscape
and traffic improvements and utility mapping. This multiple award winning
project involved coordination with multiple utility agencies for the relocation
of their facilities. The roadway was widened to provide up to nine travel lanes,
and intersections improved to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow
through the City's downtown. This roadway improvement was the stimulus
for the revitalization of the downtown and spawned major redevelopment and
attraction of many new businesses. Other key components of the project include_
CaItrans I -5 on -ramp modification, defining an urban design theme, unique
bus stop turnout and parkway design, and design of streetscape improvements;
traffic signalization and interconnect systems design; drainage design; right -of-
way engineering and acquisition services of 30 parcels; and public information
and community involvement services.
Pacific Coast HighwayTraf €ic Congestion Relief Project, City of Dana Point,
CA: Senior Project Manager for the multiple award winning project for the
pedestrian bridge and widening of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) from the San
Juan Creek Bridge to Crystal Lantern. The widening turned a four -lane facility
into a six -lane facility. The pedestrian mobility project consists of preparing
environmental documentation; widening the roadway to six lanes; coordinating
with Caltrans and obtaining an encroachment permit; designing off -site
improvements, including a pedestrian bridge over PCH, bus stop relocations,
and new bus stop turnouts, and improvements to the maintenance yard for
Doheny Park State Beach; designing drainage structures; and preparing a Storm
Water Management Plan.
Soto Street at Interstate 10, Los Angeles, CA: Project Engineer for project
documentation and construction drawings to implement the widening of the
Interstate 10 westbound off -ramp at Soto Street in Los Angeles. The purpose
of the project is to add a right -turn lane and to modify the intersection with
Soto Street. The project involves preparation of a PEER Report and fact sheets
to obtain design exceptions to Caltrans standards, as well as coordination with
LADOT. In addition, the project requires the redesign of the existing oft -ramp
to accommodate a concrete approach slab, new drainage facilities, and new
signal equipment.
Van Buren Boulevard Widening, City of Riverside, CA: Project Manager
for the widening of a 2 mile long segment of Van Buren Boulevard from
approximately 500 feet southerly of Jackson Street to approximately 1,000 feet
northerly of Jurupa Avenue. The widening turned a four -lane facility into a six-
lane facility. The project consists of preparing construction documents for the
entire length that included parkway improvements, bus stops, new landscape
medians and signalized intersections, drainage deficiency studies and the design
of new drainage systems to accommodate the widening.
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for Marina Avenue Storm Drain Improvements
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Ken Berkman, PE I QA/QC
Mr. Berkman is a Senior Project Manager and Registered Civil Engineer with
20 years of engineering experience, including a decade of managing public
works capital improvement projects, and is a former City Engineer and Deputy
Public Works Director. He is thoroughly versed in public works design and
construction procedures, standards and specifications. His public works project
experience covers the spectrum of an agencys needs; from roads to sewers,
storm drains to streetlights and park facilities, he has managed their design
and construction. Mr. Berkmads most recent relevant project management
experience includes the Walnut Street Rehabilitation Project for the City of
Lomita; the 1- 405 /Sepulveda Pass HOV Widening Project for Caitrans District
7; Caltrans District 7 On -Call CM and Inspection Contract; and the U.S.101/
Kanan Road Interchange Improvement Project. He possesses thorough
knowledge of the requirements for state and federally funded projects.
Years of Professional Experience North Spring Street Bridge Project over the Los Angeles River, City of Los
20 years total Angeles, CA: Deputy Project Manager for the project Final Environmental
I year with Psomas Impact Report and PS &E Stages. Psomas initially performed the VA study for
the NSS bridge widening that lead to Psomas transitioning into the role as prime
consultant. Ken is assisting in the management of this multi- disciplined team
charged with delivering this $24 million bridge widening project, which poses
many challenges such as the historic nature of the bridge, in -river construction,
and coordination with multiple agencies including Army Corp, Metrolink and
SCRRA. Ken is part of the team revising the EIR to ensure it is approved by June
30, 2011, and will continue thereafter to lead the preparation of the roadway
civil design effort as part of the PS &E package.
Walnut Street Rehabilitation Project, City of Lomita, CA Project Manager
for the sidewalk and pavement rehabilitation project. Psomas prepared the
plans, specifications, and estimates bid package for this Safe Routes to Schools
(SRTS) /American Recovery and Reinvestment (ARRA) funded project. The
project included assistance with SRTS and ARRA funding process; pavement
rehabilitation and analysis; major reconfiguration of Bland Place and Ebony
Lane intersections based on pedestrian safety recommendations and traffic relief
measures; curb ramp analysis and design; curb bulb -out design; damaged curb,
gutter, sidewalk rehabilitation; traffic study; utility coordination.
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Project Experience
Duquesne Avenue Improvement Project, City of Culver City, CA: Project
Education
Manager for preliminary engineering and environmental services to prepare a
BS /Civil EngineeringNniversity of
Project Study Report Equivalent (PSRE) and Metro Call for Projects Application
Maryland, College Park
for an anticipated widening project for Duquesne Avenue from Washington to
Jefferson Boulevards. Services include development of seven alternative concept
Registration
p lans, traffic engineering and analysis, right-of-way engineering, conductin
community meetings, and production of the PSRE and Call Application on an
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accelerated schedule.
Years of Professional Experience North Spring Street Bridge Project over the Los Angeles River, City of Los
20 years total Angeles, CA: Deputy Project Manager for the project Final Environmental
I year with Psomas Impact Report and PS &E Stages. Psomas initially performed the VA study for
the NSS bridge widening that lead to Psomas transitioning into the role as prime
consultant. Ken is assisting in the management of this multi- disciplined team
charged with delivering this $24 million bridge widening project, which poses
many challenges such as the historic nature of the bridge, in -river construction,
and coordination with multiple agencies including Army Corp, Metrolink and
SCRRA. Ken is part of the team revising the EIR to ensure it is approved by June
30, 2011, and will continue thereafter to lead the preparation of the roadway
civil design effort as part of the PS &E package.
Walnut Street Rehabilitation Project, City of Lomita, CA Project Manager
for the sidewalk and pavement rehabilitation project. Psomas prepared the
plans, specifications, and estimates bid package for this Safe Routes to Schools
(SRTS) /American Recovery and Reinvestment (ARRA) funded project. The
project included assistance with SRTS and ARRA funding process; pavement
rehabilitation and analysis; major reconfiguration of Bland Place and Ebony
Lane intersections based on pedestrian safety recommendations and traffic relief
measures; curb ramp analysis and design; curb bulb -out design; damaged curb,
gutter, sidewalk rehabilitation; traffic study; utility coordination.
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Ken Berkman, PE Prior to Psomas
Proposed Project Team
Continued Caltrans District 7 On -Call Design Services, Los Angeles, CA: Task Manager
responsible for leading a team of engineers in the development of Utility Plans
for inclusion in the 35% design -build PS &E package for the I -405 Sepulveda
Gap Closure HOV Widening Project. Subtasks included utility potholing
and positive identification, research of utility information, field Inspection/
observation of potholing, preparing conflict matrices and coordinating efforts
with all utility companies affected by the project.
Caltrans District 7 On -Call Construction Management and Inspection, Los
Angeles County, CA: Assistant Project Manager for a 3 -year, $14M contract
to provide inspection and construction management services to the Caltrans
Construction Offices throughout northern Los Angeles County. Responsible for
coordinating, assigning and managing staff as well as subconsultant firms and
inspectors, along with monthly billing and project progress reporting.
Ventura Boulevard Beautification Project, Phase 111, Camarillo, CA: Deputy
Project Manager /Resident Engineer for portions of a major street improvement
project for Ventura Boulevard in the "Old Town' district of the City of
Camarillo. Project included major pavement reconstruction, sidewalk and curb
and gutter modifications. Parsons assumed the design form a previous design
firm and essentially had to employ a design -build method of project delivery
to ensure the project was completed on time and under budget. In 2008, the
project was recognized by the American Public Works Association (APWA),
Ventura County, as the Transportation Project of the Year.
US -IOi /Reyes Adobe Road Interchange Improvements, Agoura Hills,
CA: City Project Manager responsible for overseeing the preparation of the
Project Study Report, Project Report, and preparing the 2007 Call for Projects
Application. The project is currently under construction and consists of
expanding the existing bridge from three lanes to six lanes to provide two lanes
of through traffic and two left turn lanes, as well as bike lanes and sidewalks.
Tile project was awarded $2.1M by Metro as a result of the Call for Projects
Application.
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Joe Mulvihill, PE I Engineering Design — Storm Drains
Mr. Mulvihill has more than 24 years of experience in civil engineering
planning, design, program and project management for transportation and
public works facilities. These projects have included interchange improvement
projects, streetscape projects, roadway widening projects, roadway
rehabilitation projects, site grading, flood control facilities, drainage systems,
public facilities, utility engineering, sewer and water systems, highways, local
streets, drainage structures, and water quality improvements. He specializes
in public works engineering. His experience includes program and project
management, and design for municipal improvement plans, grading plans, and
storm drain plans that include water quality and floodplain modifications. In
addition, he has experience working with various agencies such as Caltrans,
OCTA, regional water quality control board, flood control and water districts to
Interstate I -5 & Sand Canyon Avenue Project, Irvine, CA. Project Manager
overseeing the preparation of PS &E for a project that will widen Sand
Canyon Avenue to four lanes in each direction, widen the Southbound and
Northbound otl' ramps, and widen the Northbound on ramp of the Interstate
I -5 /Sand Canyon Avenue interchange. The project was prepared to Caltrans
standards and was reviewed by Caltrans and the City of Irvine. In addition
to the improvement plans, Mr. Mulvihill prepared the drainage study, Design
Exception Fact Sheet, Supplemental Project Report, Special Provisions,
and Cost Estimates for the project. In addition to all of the storm drain
improvement design, Mr. Mulvihill prepared water quality design for facilities
to treat the street /ramp widening areas. Mr. Mulvihill also managed a team
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obtain permits for projects.
Projects Experience
Rancho Parkway Extension and Portola Parkway Widening, City of Lake
Forest, CA: Project Engineer overseeing the preparation of PS &E for a project
Education
that will extend Rancho Parkway between Hermana Circle and Portola Parkway.
Cal ifornia, lCivil En gineering/University of
C Irvine
Catch
Catch basins and storm drain were designed as part of the project. In addition,
Water Quality Management PIan was prepared to comply with Santa Ana and
Registration
San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Boards since the project is located in
Professional Engineer /Civil /CA
two watersheds.
#C46011
Prior to Psomas
Years of Professional Experience
Turtle Ridge Drainage Improvement Project, Irvine, CA: Project Manager
24 years total
overseeing the preparation of a Preliminary Design Report to check existing
condition drainage and develop drainage improvement alternatives including
costs in order to remove City liability from a drainage problem. The report
was submitted and approved by the City and then PS &E for chosen alternative
were prepared and constructed. The project included preparation of a drainage
study using an updated aerial topographic snap and Orange County Hydrology
Manual, necessary hydraulic studies, and utility coordination for place of the
proposed storm drain improvements.
Interstate I -5 & Sand Canyon Avenue Project, Irvine, CA. Project Manager
overseeing the preparation of PS &E for a project that will widen Sand
Canyon Avenue to four lanes in each direction, widen the Southbound and
Northbound otl' ramps, and widen the Northbound on ramp of the Interstate
I -5 /Sand Canyon Avenue interchange. The project was prepared to Caltrans
standards and was reviewed by Caltrans and the City of Irvine. In addition
to the improvement plans, Mr. Mulvihill prepared the drainage study, Design
Exception Fact Sheet, Supplemental Project Report, Special Provisions,
and Cost Estimates for the project. In addition to all of the storm drain
improvement design, Mr. Mulvihill prepared water quality design for facilities
to treat the street /ramp widening areas. Mr. Mulvihill also managed a team
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City of Seal Beach, Public Works Department Proposed ProjectTeam
for Mai - Ina Avenue Storm Drain improvements
Joe Mulvihill, PE of subconsultants preparing retaining wall plans, traffic signal modifications,
and aerial topography and right of way services (Psomas). The drainage study
Continued included hydrology studies, hydraulic calculations, and incorporation of water
quality facilities into the project.
Interstate 1 -5 and Junipero Serra Road /Rancho Viejo Road Interchange
Project, San Juan Capistrano, CA: Project Manager for a traffic study in order
to improve level of service of the northbound on ramp area, and the preparation
of PS &E for a project that modified the northbound Rancho Viejo Road left
turn lane from one to two lanes and the northbound on ramp to allow for two
lanes of traffic to access the freeway. The project also included modification
to two Caltrans Park and Ride parking lots in order to widen Junipero Serra
Road. The project included extensive processing for approval through Caltrans,
local utility providers, storm drain modification, and implementation of
seater quality controls. Mr. Mulvihill prepared the Drainage Report, Water
Quality Management Plan, SWPPP, specifications, final Engineer's Estimate,
and obtained the Encroachment Permit for work within Caltrans right of way.
Mr. Mulvihill also managed a team of subconsultants that prepared the traffic
studies /traffic signal modifications, and landscape /irrigation design.
Avenida Pico Widening and High School Access Circulation Project, San
Clemente, CA: Project Manager for a study of six alternatives including layout
exhibits and cost estimates for each alternative, traffic studies to enhance
the circulation of the drop off area at San Clemente High School, and the
preparation of PS &E for a project that widened Avenida Pico on both sides and
reconfigured the parking lot to improve the level of service in the high school
area. The project was constructed during the summer months and included
preparation of a bid set of drawings and a set of drawings reflecting additional
right of way that was dedicated from businesses near Interstate I -5. Mr.
Mulvihill prepared the SWPPP, Encroachment Permit for work within Caltrans
right of way, specifications, and final engineer's estimate. Mr. Mulvihill also
managed a team of subconsultants that prepared the aerial topography, traffic
studies /traffic signal modifications, and landscape /irrigation design. Drainage
improvements including hydrology calculations per the Orange County
Hydrology Manual were required to catch basins due to the widening and
additional drainage improvements were made to the San Clemente High School
parking lot.
City ofYorba Linda, SR2S Project: Project Manager for an. on -call project that
added sidewalk and curb ramps improved safety for students walking to and
from school. Mn Mulvihill prepared the plans, specifications, and estimates bid
package for this City funded project. The project also involved relocation of an
equestrian trail, utility coordintation, and relocation of drainage facilities.
Richard Fisher & Associates,Vista del Verde Park Project: Project Manager
for design services on the construction of a new park Mn Mulvihill prepared
grading plans, a drainage report, drainage design, and sewer and water design
for a restrooin facility for a large park that includes soccer fields. Mr. Mulvihill
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Proposed ProjectTeam City of Seal Beach, Public Works Department
for Marina Avenue Storm Drain Improvements
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Joe Mulvihill, PE also provided Construction phase services and was responsible for preparing
Continued the SWPPP and Notice of Intent filing for the project.
Lakeview Avenue Grade Separation Project, Anaheim & Placentia, CA: As
part of an On -Call Utility Services contract with OCTA reviewed existing utility
atlas maps and other data, met with utility providers in the field, reviewed
plans, and researched information to determine possible utility relocations and
costs, and utility prior rights for Orange County Sanitation District and Yorba
Linda Water District facilities.
City of Aliso Viejo On -call Civil Engineering Services, City of Aliso Viejo,
CA: Provided on -call civil engineering services for the City of Aliso Viejo for
over six years. Projects included the intersection widening of Aliso Creek
Road and Pacific Park that added right turn lanes to two legs of a major
intersection which included storm drain design /catch basin relocation, Median
improvement projects that incorporated drought tolerate landscaping to Aliso
Creek Drive (two projects), Pacific Park Drive, Aliso Viejo Parkway (two
projects), and Calle Cortez and pavement rehabilitation projects to Aliso Creek
Road, Pacific Park Drive, La Paz Road, and Aliso Viejo Parkway. Mr. Mulvihill
oversaw all PS &E production, coordinated with City staff, and obtained
necessary permits from Caltrans and the Regional Water Quality Control
Board.
On -call Civil Engineering Services, City of La Mirada, CA: As Project
Manager oversaw a Contract Inspector working at the City, and assisted the
City on inventories /inspection of City infrastructure including preparing
7 and 10 year CIP cost estimates /programs. Major projects included the
Beach Boulevard median and parkway improvement project which required
permitting through Caltrans and both the Los Angeles and Orange County
Flood Control Districts and the reconstruction of the Intersection of Valley
View Avenue and Alondra Boulevard which followed Caltrans Local Assistance
procedures and replaced the truck damaged pavement in the intersection to
concrete. The project also included a landscaped median with lighting and a
City entry monument.
Long Beach Boulevard Enhancement/Rehabilitation Project, Lynwood,
CA: Project Manager for the completion of a project that provided median
landscape improvements, street pavement rehabilitation, and pedestrian fencing
to limit jaywalking in the vicinity of a school. The project also required removal
of a traffic signal from one intersection and an additional traffic signal closer
to the school. Prepared the plans, specifications, and estimates for the project.
Also managed a team of subconsultants that prepared the aerial topographic
survey, traffic studies /traffic signal modifications, and landscape /irrigation
design. Drainage and water quality improvements were also incorporated into
the project.
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Rancho Parkway Improvement Project, City of Lake Forest, CA: Project
Regina Hu, PE I Engineering Design ---- Storm Drains
Engineer responsible for design of a new roadway connecting Hermana
Ms. Hu has 10 years of experience in civil and structural engineering design
Circle to Portola Parkway in support of the Sports Park Complex. Evaluated
including the design of roadways, highways, bridges, sewer and water systems,
local drainage hydrologypatterns and designed storm drain improvements
drainage structures, and retaining walls. Her experience includes preparation of
to accommodate future capacity. Provided mass grading design of existing
plans, specifications, estimates, and feasibility studies for projects of the public
stockpiles for proposed roadway corridor. Coordinated with utility companies
sector.
to provide new services to site. Acting as QSD to incorporate new NPDES
Project Experience
requirements into SWPPP design using new SMARTS system.
Circle Way Storm Drain Outfall and Stairs Repair Project, City of Laguna
Oso Parkway Widening, County of Orange, CA Project designer responsible
Beach, CA: Project Engineer responsible for upgrading an existing 18" storm
for preparing construction drawings and designing the widening from
drain to 60" outlet at Crescent Bay Beach in anticipation of storm events. Major
Education
design components include pier supported foundation, stairway reconstruction,
MS/Structural Engineering/Stanford
aesthetic flap gate structure, sewer and water improvements, CDS stormwater
University
treatment unit, SCADA sewer monitoring system, landscaping and roadway
BS /Structural Engineering/University of
rehabilitation. Marine site conditions, constructability within a tight R/W
Caliromia, Irvine
corridor, and public and Coastal Commission approval became challenges
Certification/California Construction
during design. Erosion control measures are to be implemented during
General PermitTraining
construction.
Registration
Rancho Parkway Improvement Project, City of Lake Forest, CA: Project
Professional Engineer /CiviVCA
Engineer responsible for design of a new roadway connecting Hermana
#066318
Circle to Portola Parkway in support of the Sports Park Complex. Evaluated
QSD /fn Progress
local drainage hydrologypatterns and designed storm drain improvements
QSP /►n Progress
to accommodate future capacity. Provided mass grading design of existing
stockpiles for proposed roadway corridor. Coordinated with utility companies
Affiliations
to provide new services to site. Acting as QSD to incorporate new NPDES
American Society or Civil Engineers
requirements into SWPPP design using new SMARTS system.
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
Oso Parkway Widening, County of Orange, CA Project designer responsible
Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor
for preparing construction drawings and designing the widening from
Society
Meandering Trail to Solano. Coordinated with Transportation Corridor
Agencies (TCA) to incorporate future Caltrans Highway 241. Prepared SWPPP
Years of Professional Experience
within project limits. Design included curb and gutter, sidewalk, median and
10 years total
drainage improvements near Tesoro High School. Performed hydraulic and
7 years vrith Psomas
hydrology study of existing and new storm facilities. Drainage challenges
included steep roadway grades and median drainage inlets.
Cove Area Storm Drain, Sewer, and Roadway Improvements, City of
Cathedral City, CA: Project Engineer providing storm drain design and
construction assistance for commercial streets with challenging solutions to
avoid utility relocations. Performed hydraulic and hydrology analysis of storm
drain systems to determine hydraulic grade lines, design catch basin sizing, and
upgrades to existing facilities. Designed 19 miles of existing residential roadway
improvements (curb, sidewalk, curb ramps, storm drain, sewer) funded by
assessment district. The design includes 5 different roadway sections, surveying
and profiling approximately 1,500 driveways, and cutting cross - sections for
more than 50 streets. Coordinated utility relocation for entire Cove Area project.
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Proposal to the
Proposed Project Team City of Seat Beach, Publlc Works Department
for Marina Avenue Storm Drain Improvements
Regina Hu, PE Santiago Canyon Drainage Culvert Analysis and Repair, Storm Drain
Design, County of Orange, CA: Assisted in the design and plan preparation to
Continued repair a culvert crossing at Santiago Canyon Road.'Me project involved "out of
the box" engineering to deal with the limited right -of -way and environmental
constraints, water quality enhancing features, as well as a design that could
blend into the existing natural environment.
Van Buren Road Widening, City of Riverside, CA: As Design Engineer,
responsible for plans, estimate and utility coordination. The challenges consist
of unique parkway joins to existing properties, minor retaining wall designs,
railroad grade separation with pavement, culvert bridge widening, and medians
separating roadway with non - standard crown and crossfalls. Performed
hydraulic and hydrology analysis to determine storm drain capacity of new and
existing facilities, and culvert.
Pacific Coast Highway Traffic Congestion Relief Project, City of Dana Point,
CA: As Project Engineer, responsible for pavement, parkway, and drainage
design for a busy arterial highway (Pacific Coast Highway), as well as civil
grading and design for a pedestrian bridge. The widening turned a four -Iane
facility into a six -lane section. Rehabilitation methodology was a challenge due
to utility conflicts and traffic control during construction. Drainage challenges
included tie -ins to existing facilities and complex utility crossings.
The Arbor on El Toro Road,Traffic and Landscape Improvements, City of
Lake Forest, CA: Project Designer responsible for designing streetscape and
traffic improvements for El Toro Road widening from Interstate 5 to Muldands.
Improvements included raised medians, intersection regrading, curb, sidewalk,
and drainage developments. Supervised the design of I -5 soutlibound On -ramp,
drainage connection, and coordinated with Caltrans for Encroachment Permit
and right -of -way acquisition. Prepared construction plans and estimate for
bids. Provided construction support on Caltrans ramp design.
Valley Boulevard Capacity Improvement Project, City of Alhambra, CA:
Project Engineer responsible for plan and estimate as well as coordination
between the City of Alhambra and the commercial owners. The project
included median beautification and construction, road and sidewalk
rehabilitation, drainage upgrades and ADA compliance. Existing unique
drainage culverts posed a challenge for capacity due to shallowness, material
constructability (railroad ties), and meeting ADA ramp requirements.
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City of Seal Beach, Public Works Department
for Marina Avenue Storm Drain Improvements
Proposed Project Team
Glen Robison, PE I Engineering Design — Traffic Control
Mr. Robisotis qualifications include the planning and design of traffic
delineation and traffic control plans using state guidelines for both local and
state roadways. These projects have included traffic signal installation and
modification plans, traffic striping plans for roads and bike trails, construction
staging plans, traffic control plans and detour route plans. Many of these
projects have required Caltrans permit processing and multiple agency
coordination.
Aerospace Lateral Project, City of El Segundo, CA: The project involved
the design of traffic control plans for a 6 -inch recycled water lateral crossing
El Segundo Boulevard. As the Traffic Control Engineer, responsibilities
included the creation of traffic control plans that conformed to the California
MUTCD for Streets and Highways and municipality standards and ensuring
enough room for construction operations while maintaining public safety and
maneuverability.
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Project Experience
High West Side Pipeline Replacement Project, City of San Juan Capistrano,
CA: The project involved the design of traffic control plans for a recycled
water line running along Junipero Serra underneath Interstate 5, As the Traffic
Control Engineer, responsibilities included overseeing the creation of traffic
control plans and detour plans that conformed to the California MUTCD
Education
for Streets and Highways and municipality standards and assisting the water
BS /Civil Engineering/California State
groups design team in processing the plans through Caltrans District 12 for an
University, Long Beach
encroachment permit.
Citywide Sanitary Sewer System Repair and Rehab Program, City of
Registration
Anaheim, CA: The project involved the design of traffic control plans for sewer
Professional Engineer/Civil/CA,
replacement and lining on arterial highways and residential streets throughout
#78222
Anaheim. As the Traffic Control Engineer, responsibilities included the creation
of traffic control plans that conformed to the California MUTCD for Streets
Affiliations
and Highways and municipality standards and ensuring enough room for
American Society or Civil Engineers
construction operations while maintaining public safety and maneuverability.
American Public Works Association
Additional tasks included coordination with Union Pacific on a rail crossing
and assisting the design team in processing the plans through Caltrans for an
Years of Professional Experience
encroachment permit
6 years total
6 years with Psomas
Katella Sewer Improvement Plans Phase I & 2, City of Anaheim CA:
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The project involved the design of traffic control plans for the construction
of a new 6500 -ft sewer trunk line that crossed County of Orange jurisdiction
into Anaheim and ended in Garden Grove. As the Traffic Control Engineer,
responsibilities included the creation of traffic control plans that conformed
to the California MUTCD for Streets and Highways and meeting all the
requirements of three permitting agencies.
Aerospace Lateral Project, City of El Segundo, CA: The project involved
the design of traffic control plans for a 6 -inch recycled water lateral crossing
El Segundo Boulevard. As the Traffic Control Engineer, responsibilities
included the creation of traffic control plans that conformed to the California
MUTCD for Streets and Highways and municipality standards and ensuring
enough room for construction operations while maintaining public safety and
maneuverability.
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Proposal to the cS` ��s
Proposed ProlectTeam City of Seal Beach, Public Works Department
for Marina Avenue Storm Drain Improvements
Glen Robison, PE Harbor South Bay Project, Dominguez Lateral — Phases IA and I B,West
Basin Municipal Water District, Carson, CA: The project involved the design
Continued of traffic control plans for 1,1001f of 12 -inch, 7,3001f of 8 -inch, 4,1001f of
6 -inch recycled water pipelines. As the Traffic Control Engineer, responsibilities
included overseeing the creation of traffic control plans and detour plans
that conformed to the California MUTCD for Streets and Highways and
municipality standards and assisting the design team in processing the plans
through three separate jurisdictions for construction permitting.
Carmenita Road Recycled Waterline Project, City of Norwalk, CA: The
project involved the design of traffic control plans for a recycled waterline on
a major City thoroughfare. As the Traffic Control Engineer, responsibilities
included the creation of traffic control plans that conformed to the California
MUTCD for Streets and Highways and municipality standards and ensuring
enough room for construction operations while maintaining public safety and
maneuverability.
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Proposal to the
City of Seal Beach, Public Works Department
for Marina Avenue Storm Drain Improvements
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Proposed ProjectTeam
Dave Moritz, PLS I Surveying
Mr. Moritz has over 20 years of experience in the analysis, design, preparation,
and drafting of ALTA surveys, design surveys, right -of -way base mapping,
Records of Survey, and legal descriptions. His responsibilities include
performing survey research and boundary analysis; preparing project reports,
budgets, and scopes; reviewing easements and title reports; and overseeing
mapping production. Mr. Moritz is also involved in the coordination and
oversight of work among the client, title companies, assistant surveyors and
drafting staff, and in -house civil engineers.
Years of Professional Experience City of Dana Point - Intersection Surveys: Project Manager responsible for
the performance of surveying on a city -wide intersection survey project. 26
20 years total
17 years with Psomas intersections were surveyed and tied to the California State Plane Coordinate
System for the City's use in performing drainage studies and improvement
design. GPS surveying was used to establish survey control, and deliverables
were prepared in AutoCAD /LDT format.
High West Side Pipeline Replacement Project, City of San Juan Capistrano,
CA: The City of San Juan Capistrano completed its Domestic Water Master Plan
in March 2004, and its Recycled Water Master Plan in April 2006. As part of the
City's plans to serve the projected demands, Psomas was selected to design water
system improvements. Responsibilities included design surveys, aerial mapping
and right -of -way surveys.
Zone Reconfiguratlon forAreas I, 2 and 3 Water System Improvements
Project,Yorba Linda Water District,Yorba Linda, CA: Project Surveyor for
preparation of plans and specification for water pipeline improvements to
convert a problem low pressure area of the District's distribution system to a
higher pressure zone. This project included design of over 8,500 LP of 8- and 12-
inch water pipeline, numerous isolation valves, and h% check valve vaults.
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Project Experience
Oso Parkway Roadway Widening, County of Orange, CA: Project Surveyor
involved in providing horizontal and vertical control, aerial photogrammetric
mapping, digital terrain modeling (DTM), cadastral and utility research,
right -of -way basemapping, utility basemapping, cross - sections, utility location
Education
surveys, and legal descriptions for ROW acquisition and easements for this
BS/Civil Engineering/California
project.
Polytechnic University, Pomona
Registration
The Arbor on El Toro Road Traffic and Landscape Improvements, City
Professional Land Surveyor /CA #7388
of Lake Forest, CA: Project Surveyor involved in providing horizontal and
vertical control, aerial photogrammetric mapping, digital terrain modeling
Affiliations
(DTM), cadastral and utility research, right -of -way basemapping, utility
California State Land Surveyors
basemapping, cross - sections, utility location surveys, and legal descriptions for
Association
ROW acquisition and easements for this project. The project's purpose is to
City of Azusa Planning Commission
design and construct streetscape and traffic improvements, including roadway
(1993 - 2001)
widening, in the City of Lake Forest downtown.
Years of Professional Experience City of Dana Point - Intersection Surveys: Project Manager responsible for
the performance of surveying on a city -wide intersection survey project. 26
20 years total
17 years with Psomas intersections were surveyed and tied to the California State Plane Coordinate
System for the City's use in performing drainage studies and improvement
design. GPS surveying was used to establish survey control, and deliverables
were prepared in AutoCAD /LDT format.
High West Side Pipeline Replacement Project, City of San Juan Capistrano,
CA: The City of San Juan Capistrano completed its Domestic Water Master Plan
in March 2004, and its Recycled Water Master Plan in April 2006. As part of the
City's plans to serve the projected demands, Psomas was selected to design water
system improvements. Responsibilities included design surveys, aerial mapping
and right -of -way surveys.
Zone Reconfiguratlon forAreas I, 2 and 3 Water System Improvements
Project,Yorba Linda Water District,Yorba Linda, CA: Project Surveyor for
preparation of plans and specification for water pipeline improvements to
convert a problem low pressure area of the District's distribution system to a
higher pressure zone. This project included design of over 8,500 LP of 8- and 12-
inch water pipeline, numerous isolation valves, and h% check valve vaults.
P S O M A S
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Proposal to the
Proposed Project Team City of Seal Beach, Public Works Department
for Marina Avenue Storm Drain Improvements
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Dave Moritz, PLS Citywide Sewer Rehabilitation Program -Phase I, City of Anaheim, CA:
Project Surveyor for the Citys first phase that evaluated approximately 2.5 miles
Continued of 8- to 24 -inch sewer pipes; identifying the pipes in need of rehabilitation;
prioritizing the pipes according to the level of damage; proposing appropriate
rehabilitation methods for various pipe conditions; coordinating with other
utilities; and preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Citywide Sewer Rehabilitation Program -Phase II, City of Anaheim, CA:
Project Surveyor for the second phase of the City's sewer rehabilitation
program consisting of 61 sewer repair projects. Nearly identical services to the
Phase I project above were performed.
Mission Trail Transmission Main Replacement Project, take Elsinore, CA:
Psomas was retained by the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District to design
approximately 7,000 If of 24 -inch diameter ductile iron transmission main
to replace a PVC pipeline that had failed in numerous places. The project
involved evaluation of alternative alignments along Mission Trail, a heavily
traveled highway located within two jurisdictions, the City of Lake Elsinore
and unincorporated areas of Riverside County. Survey responsibilities included
preparation of aerial topographic mapping and base sheets.
Rancho Viejo- Road Recycled Water Pipeline, City of San Juan Capistrano,
CA: The City of San Juan Capistrano is expanding its recycled water supply and
selected Psomas to design this important, initial element of their system. The
project involves a connection to Moulton Niguel Water District's recycled water
system at Via Escolar, a metering vault and approximately 7,4001f of 12 -inch
C -905 PVC in Rancho Viejo Road. Responsibilities included design surveys,
aerial mapping and right -of -way surveys.
Katella Avenue Sewer Design, City of Anaheim, CA: Project Surveyor for the
design of approximately 1 -'/ miles of 15 -inch VCP sewer pipeline that replaced
existing City sewers that were undersized. The alignment made connections
to the Garden Grove Sanitary District system and traversed through
unincorporated areas of the County of Orange. In addition, this project was
scheduled to be constructed with the Katella Avenue Smart Street Project for
both the City of Anaheim and the County of Orange. These unique design
tasks required the close collaboration and coordination with multiple agencies
and design consultants.
Orangewood and Mountain View Sewer Pipeline, Model 13 and 51, City
ofAnaheim, CA: Project Surveyor for design of approximately 6,500 LF of
15 -inch to 21 -inch diameter seNver pipelines in Orangewood Avenue and
Mountain View Avenue including a 12 -inch inverted siphon, the jack and
bore construction of a steel casing under an existing large reinforced concrete
box storm drain structure and upsizing an existing 39 -inch Orange County
Sanitation District (OCSD) Newhope PIacentia Trunk Sewer connection.
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City of Seal Beach, Public Works Department
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for Marina Avenue Storm Drain Improvements
Proposed ProjectTeam
Mike Daly, PE I Drainage Review /Value Engineering
Mr. Daly has 19 years of experience in the field of water resource design. He
currently manager our utility design and hydrology /hydraulics team, which
completes a variety of project types including sanitary sewer and storm
drain planning and design, potable water system planning and design, utility
coordination modifications, watershed floodplain studies, and flood control
mitigation studies and design.
Project Experience
Columbus Wash Phase II Drainage lmprovements,Tucson,AZ: Served
as project manager and project engineer for the planning and design of a
large storm drain system extending from 5th Street at Desert Avenue to the
termination of the Phase I Columbus Wash Improvements at Grant Road and
Ralph Avenue. The overall project consisted of over two miles of large storm
drain (Q100 =2500 cfs) to reduce flooding and remove over 300 residences from
Education
an existing PEMA mapped floodplain.
BS /Hydrology and Water Resources/
The first phase included preparation of a detailed Design Concept Report
College of Engineering and Mines/
(DCR). This document included hydrologic analysis based on modified HEC -1
University of Arizona
modeling and a storm drain alternatives assessment. A hydraulic model was
created to simulate diversions into the future storm drain system and determine
Registration
the required storm drain sizes based on hydraulic grade line constraints.
Professional Engineer /CA #63340
Although the horizontal alignment of the storm drain was constrained within
Professional Engineer /AZ #33984
the existing right -of -way, both a shallow and deep vertical profile option were
examined to determine the relative costs of the additional excavation for the
Years of Professional Experience
deep option to the more extensive utility modifications associated with the
19 years total
shallow option. The DCR also included a detailed cost comparison of numerous
14 years with Psomas
alternative construction materials. The second phase of the project involved
preparation of formal construction plans and specifications. Plans were
completed for both box culvert and concrete arch options to allow for value
engineering during the bidding process. The project included extensive utility
modifications including the construction of new dual parallel sewer mains
to accommodate the large stormdrain. Psomas provided post - design services
throughout project construction. The project also included the preparation
and submittal of a LOMR based on reduced peak discharges and improved
topography and a CLOMR based on post - project conditions.
Houghton Road Widening and Drainage Improvements,Tucson,AZ: Psomas
recently completed improvement plans for widening 3.5 miles of Houghton
Road from a two lane road to a six lane Desert Parkway. The existing roadway
is uncurbed and drainage flows off the roadway into roadside ditches. There
are also significant offsfte flows from side streets that impact the roadway. As
Project Manager for the drainage elements of the project, Mike was responsible
for developing a plan to better control runoff in the project reach. The design
includes approximately 2500 feet of stormdrain mainline ranging in size from
36" to 60" as well as numerous laterals, catch basins, and custom designed
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Proposal to the
Proposed Project Team City of Seal Beach, Public Works Department
for Marina Avenue Storm Drain Improvements
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Mike Daly, PE transverse grate inlets. The design of the stormdrain system required the
resolution of numerous utility conflicts and extensive modifications to the
Continued potable water system.
Jefferson Park Drainage Improvements,Tucson,AZ: Served as Project
Manager on this multi - phased project that started with a Design Concept
Report that presented various drainage mitigation alternatives for the Arizona
Health Sciences Center (AHSQ and Jefferson Park Neighborhood. The purpose
of the report was to formulate feasible alternatives to reduce street flooding
that has historically been observed to impact adjacent residences in Jefferson
Park Specific project tasks included determination of peak discharges for both
the present and 1983 conditions using HEC -1, hydraulic analysis of existing
basins, storm drains and streets, the analysis of several mitigation improvement
scenarios, and preparation of preliminary costs estimates for each alternative.
The second phase of this project consisted of formal plans and specifications for
more than one mile of large diameter stormdrain (60 inch RCP). The project
included extensive utility modifications including complete relocation of sewer
and water mains and services along most of the project reach.
Pantano Wash Permanent Soil Cement Bank Protection Phase I, Pima
County Regional Flood Control District,Tucson,AZ: As Project Manager,
developed a Basis of Design Report with alternatives analysis for permanent
bank protection and channel stabilization on the Pantano Wash between
Speedway and Tanque Verde. Services included hydrologic, hydraulic, and
sediment transport analysis and documentation for each alternative, as well
as survey, and geotechnical and structural stability analyses. Design plans and
special provisions were prepared for the preferred alternative, and included
soil cement grade control structures to mitigate and stabilize the Pantano
Wash channel and invert from continued head cutting within the project area.
Phase I is currently under construction, and Psomas is providing post design
services for the effort including a project CLOMR and LOMR. Mike is currently
managing Phase II of the project, which is currently underway.
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City of Seal Beach, Public Works Department
09%b for Marina Avenue Storm Drain Improvements
Proposed Project Approach
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Project Understanding
Proposed Project Approach
The City of Seal Beach would like to complete the Marina Avenue Storm Drain
Improvements recommended in the 2008 Master Plan of Drainage (Master
Plan). The proposed improvements would upsize an existing corrugated metal
arch pipe /reinforced concrete box and replace it with a double 8 -foot wide by
4'/4 -foot high reinforced concrete box located in Electric Avenue from Marina
Drive to Corsair Way. This project was given a high priority in the Master
Plan.
Key Design Issues
nas staff has reviewed the site, studied the Master Plan, and met with City
Based upon this research, we will address the following issues in our
P. The Master Plan was prepared in 2008; therefore, construction costs
may need to be adjusted to reflect the latest bid results seen today.
P. The project site is located in the existing Bridgeport residential
subdivision, and there are businesses located on the corner of Marina
Drive and 5 Street. The design will need to minimize the impacts
to these neighbors and include targeted outreach and community
involvement.
► Design constraints include shallow ground cover, very flat to zero slope,
and existing utilities. Potholing of utility crossings may be required in
order to positively identify and resolve conflicts, which could include
utility relocation.
Design must allow for future storm drain connections from the
proposed 5th Street Drainage System (WE6), Electric Avenue and
Marina Drive /Pacific Coast Highway Drainage System (WE5), and the
Electric Avenue — Main Street Drainage System (WE4).
► This project is located in the coastal zone, thus a permit for the work
will be required from the California Coastal Commission.
► The design will seek to avoid /minimize tree removals of the existing
mature trees located at the corner of 5th Street and Marina Drive.
► A conservative approach to Value Engineering will be implemented that
may yield less costly design alternatives.
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Scope of Work & Technical Approach
Psomas proposes to complete this project based on three major milestones:
1. Preliminary engineering work, which will culminate in a Preliminary
Design Report (PDR);
2. Final engineering work, which will result in a complete Plans,
Specifications, and Estimates package; and,
3. Bidding and Construction Phase services, where Psomas will assist the
City as requested to construct the proposed project.
The PDR will include the results of the following tasks in order to verify that
the most cost effectivehnost efficient drainage design alternative is chosen. The
tasks necessary to complete the PDR are as follows:
Task). Kick Off Meeting /Field Walk
The Psomas Team will initiate the project by meeting with the City and
reviewing the proposed scope of work, integrating the requirements and
objectives of the identified project. The kick -off meeting will include Psomas
team members, City staff, and other affected parties, and will provide the forum
to identify clear lines of communication and review the final scope, schedule,
milestones and other pertinent project details.
This will be followed by a field visit to the project site to review existing
conditions and determine all of the issues that may be affected by the proposed
improvements.
Task 2: Research and Data Collection
In addition to the field review, any preliminary plans, studies, and reports
that may exist regarding the project or project area will be researched at the
City, County, and local utility providers. Available site data will be collected.
Such data may include right -of -way maps, as -built plans, preliminary
planning studies, conceptual /geometric designs, utility plans, and other data.
In addition, we will review the design considerations to determine if they
are appropriate for the existing conditions, as well as assess the roadway's
deficiencies and need for corrective action.
Task 3:Topographic Survey and Base Map
Psomas will perform a survey of the project site under the direction of a
professional land surveyor or engineer properly registered in the State of
California. This survey will consist of a field topographic survey and cross -
section survey. The survey information will produce a Topographic Base Map
at appropriate scale with all elevations tied to City /County benchmark(s). At
the completion of the project, all survey notes will be turned over to the City in
their original format for permanent record - keeping.
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The Topographic Survey /Base Map will include the following:
3.1 Survey Control
P. Research City /County records to obtain centerline ties and
benchmarks near and within the project area.
► Locate sufficient number of monuments to plot the centerline and
right of way.
► This proposal assumes no new control will need to be set.
3.2 Topographic Survey of impacted area:
► Perform detailed survey with cross sections at 25 -feet on center
along Electric Avenue from Marina Drive to Corsair Way, including
the open space area at the corner of 5 Street and Marina Drive.
Dip existing storm drain catch basins and storm drain manholes
where new line will connect.
► Reduce, adjust, and process the field collected survey data.
, Plot points into CADD drawing, plot blocks and draw breaune.
P. Research, calculate and plot the centerline and right of way in the
project area.
P. Provide ASCII file, CADD drawing and field notes.
Once the fieldwork is completed, the survey data ivill be reduced, imported and
plotted into an AutoCAD drawing including contours at 1 -foot intervals. Field
edits will be made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the drawing.
This work will be completed within three (3) weeks of Notice to Proceed from
the City.
Task 4: Utility Notification / Research / Mapping
Psomas will perform a detailed utility investigation of the project site. This will
include a request through Dig AIert and an investigation of available records for
data needed to avoid design conflicts. Available plans for City-owned utilities
will also be obtained. Notices will be sent out to utility companies known to
be present within the project limits requesting utility locations, atlases, and
maps. A project log of all utilities will be generated showing the status of each
information request. The log will be updated during the life of the project.
Psomas and a utility locating subconsultant will pothole and locate utilities that
are deemed to be critical and may be impacted by the proposed construction.
For purposes of providing complete services, we have estimated that six (6)
potholes may be required for this project.
The topographic base map will be used to prepare a Utility Base Map that will
show estimated alignment of underground utilities combined with the above
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ground utilities located in the topographic base map. The Utility Base Map will
be an AutoCAD drawing at appropriate scale and will be used to determine if
any utility relocations may be needed during the storm drain alignment and
profile studies and alternative studies completed as part of the PDR.
Upon completion and approval of the PDR, a second utility notice with
preliminary plans will be sent, requesting verification of facilities and required
coordination of anticipated relocation or protection of existing facilities. Final
improvement plans will be transmitted to all utility companies whose facilities
are within the project site, informing them of the anticipated bidding period,
anticipated construction schedule, and proposed timeframe of any relocation
required of them.
Task 5: Preliminary Design Report
In order to achieve a cost effective storm drain design that also provides drainage
improvement of the West End area, Psomas recommends preparation of a
Preliminary Design Report (PDR) that will be used to achieve consensus. The
PDR will consist of geometric approval drawings, a review of utility constraints
and possible relocations, alterative pipe materials /construction methods (pre-
cast versus cast -in- place), and costs for various alternatives.
Psomas will verify the project alignment as shown in the Master Plan in the
area of 5th Street and Electric Avenue in order to minimize effects on existing
utilities, residents, business owners, and the large mature trees located at the
intersection of Marina Drive and 5th Street. The design will also try to minimize
construction within the intersection to the maximum extent practible. The
existing public right -of -way will be confirmed and an optimal alignment of the
storm drain improvements will be developed.
Preliminary design will be performed based on information obtained from
Tasks 1 through 4. As applicable, hydrology and drainage studies will be
performed using the rational method per the latest version of the Orange
County Hydrology Manual and the County of Orange Local Drainage Manual
in order to verify original design peak flow rates, storm drain layout, catch basin
sizing, and preliminary alternatives. Conceptual layout/alignment exhibits
and a preliminary cost estimate for each alternative will be prepared as part of
the PDR. Geotechnical information provided by the City will be reviewed for
conformance with each proposed design.
The PDR will be compiled and submitted to the City for review and approval.
Prints of the preliminary plans will be sent to all affected utility companies and
agencies. The project will be evaluated to determine if it needs to comply with
the requirements of the Orange County Drainage Area Management Plan and
the latest Orange County Municipal Storm Water Permit (Order No. R8 -2009-
0030, amended by Order No. R8- 2010 - 0062).
Per the recommendations of the Master Plan, Psomas will verify, and if needed,
refine the hydrologic and hydraulic analysis used to size the proposed storm
drain system. Inappropriate assumptions could result in oversizing of the system
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and value engineering could result in significant cost savings, including to the
West End Pump Station itself. We will also coordinate with the City to clarify
and reconcile the design criteria as presented in the Master Plan. For example,
we will review the requirement that the 25 -year frequency flow be contained
within the curb with one travel lane to remain open, versus the 25 -year
Hydraulic Grade Line (HGL) being located one foot below finished grade.
The preliminary alternatives will also be reviewed to snake sure that future
downstream and upstream improvements are compatible with the design.
Hydraulic calculations using the Water Surface Pressure Gradient Program
(WSPG) will be prepared to verify that the 25 -year frequency HGL is within the
accepted design criteria limits.
Task 6: Watershed Value Engineering (Optional)
Psomas will prepare a detailed study of the West End watershed by completing
an aerial topographic survey, preparing existing condition unit hydrograph
analysis, review ing the area for possible detention sites including within street
right of way, and preparing proposed condition unit hydrograph analysis. The
possible use of multiple detention facilities may allow for the downstream storm
drain facilities to be downsized.
Psomas will first provide an updated aerial topographic survey of the West End
drainage area. Psomas will establish survey control and locate 12 aerial targets
using a combination of both GPS and conventional survey methods. The
project area will be targeted and flown. Mapping will be compiled only within
the following areas within the above boundary:
► Public Streets (curb to curb)
► Parkways
► Edges of structures fronting streets (2 -D only, no vertical)
► Open areas (unimproved), including spot elevations and contours
► Excludes residential lots and developed areas
The above areas will be mapped at a scale of 1 " =40; with 1 -foot contours and
spot elevations on a 50 -foot grid. Mapping will be prepared using traditional
stereo compilation methods and will be flown at the appropriate flight height
to ensure that mapping will meet and /or exceed National Mapping Accuracy
Standards. A digital terrain model (.dtm) of the surface will also be included.
Psomas design staff will use the digital terrain model and the latest edition of
the Orange County Hydrology Manual to develop three existing condition 25-
year frequency level unit hydrographs for the subareas tributary to proposed
storm drain systems WE -4, WE -5, and WE -6. Each subarea will be reviewed by
Psomas design staff to determine if there are any feasible locations for detention
facilities with the goal to reduce the peak discharge rate of the storm event. The
possible locations will be discussed with City staff and, if deemed appropriate,
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then Psomas design staff will prepare proposed condition unit hydrographs that
include detention facilities for subareas WE -4, WE -5, and WE -6. These three
unit hydrographs will be combined and the reduced peak discharge will be used
in an evaluation to value engineer the proposed Marina Drive Storm Drain. The
goal of the value engineering would be to reduce the size and cost of the Marina
Drive Storm Drain and hopefully allow the storm drain system to have some
slope to grade to drain more efficiently.
Task 7: Construction Document Preparation Phase
Final design will commence upon approval of the PDR by the City. Changes or
additions required as a result of the preliminary review will be incorporated
into the final design as deemed necessary. Final calculations and studies will
then be performed, and the approved alternative plan layout will be produced
in the Construction Document PS &E package. Final construction plans and
details will be prepared that will show all of the proposed improvements to
successfully complete the project. The plans will be concise and constructible
showing the disposition of all existing facilities within the project area and limits
of all proposed improvements so that the project can be bid and constructed
with a minimum amount of questions /requests for information. Base plans
of the project site will be prepared at the appropriate scale and final plans will
be provided to the City in electronic format. Base plans will display existing
topographic features and accumulated data including street centerlines and
right -of -ways, surface features, stationing, and existing utilities.
Based on the approved alternative from the PDR, utility research, base mapping,
and the topographic survey prepared during the preliminary engineering phase,
Psomas will prepare plan and profile views for the proposed storm drain line,
and any relocated utility lines. Psomas will review the existing waterline and
address utility conflicts and separation requirements. We will prepare PS &E
packages for submittal to the City at 75% Completion Level, 90% Completion
Level, and at the Final Completion Level. The PS &E package set will include, at
a minimum:
P. Title Sheet including Index Map (1 sheet)
► Typical Section, including Notes (3 sheets)
s Drainage Details, V =5' Scale (1 sheet)
► Storm Drain Plan and Profile (3 sheets)
► Construction Staging Plan (1 sheet)
At Psomas, we pride ourselves on producing biddable, constructible plans for
our clients. We have over 65 years of experience in producing plan sets that
include every detail needed to do just that, and we encourage the City to contact
the references provided to discuss our plan production performance.
Psomas will also prepare special provisions to be incorporated into the
boilerplate project specifications provided by the City, which are assumed to
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provide the notice inviting bids, instructions to bidders, bidder's information,
agreement, bond and insurance forms, and general conditions, and other
applicable information. Final specifications, including special provisions
and references to supplement the Standard Specifications for Public Works
Construction (Green Book) and /or the Caltrans Standard Specifications for
Traffic Engineering, will be prepared and will include Federal provisions as
required. Standard plans will be provided in the Appendix.
A final construction quantity estimate and bid schedule will be incorporated
into the contract documents and an Estimate of Probable Construction Costs
will be submitted. The final design package will then be submitted to the City
and appropriate agencies for review and approval.
Psomas will prepare a construction staging plan using the City's GIS data and
aerial photos to show areas where construction material and equipment may be
staged.
Psomas will also submit a Drainage Report for the PS &E submittal that includes
hydrology calculation backup, hydraulic calculations using the WSPG softtivare,
and catch basin inlet calculations conforming to the Orange County Local
Drainage Manual.
Construction Document Phase QA/QC j Concurrently, an independent check of
i the plans, calculations, specifications, and quantities will be performed as part
of Psomas' QA /QC program. Our three -part plan includes: 1) review of the
design criteria by a member of the senior staff who checks for clarity and the
appropriateness of the criteria; 2) review of the PDR and preliminary plans for
clarity, adherence to design criteria, and coordination between documents; and
3) review of final plans, specifications, and estimates for clarity, coordination,
and to guard against ambiguities and conflicts. The review will check for plan
accuracy and completeness as well as constructability.
Task 8: Project Meetings
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We plan to meet with City staff at least monthly to provide project status
reports, updated schedules, and a list of outstanding issues and coordination
required. The project status reports will identify the status of tasks, possible
issues, and proposed solutions.
The Psomas Team will be available to support the City staff at any public
meetings in order to keep the project moving forward. In addition, information
meetings with the Bridgeport residents and nearby business owners may require
additional meeting support from the Psomas Team.
Task 9: Bidding and Construction Phase Services
Assistance will be provided to City staff during construction bidding, including
review and recommendation for approval of addenda and clarification to the
plans and specifications. Our proposed Project Manager, Joseph Mulvihill, will
attend the pre -bid meetings, respond to RFI's and Addenda, and assist in bid
evaluation. The appropriate Psomas staff will also attend the pre - construction
conference.
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Psomas will also attend the pre - construction meeting with the construction
contractor and will be available to answer any questions that may arise. I've
will review shop drawings and materials submittals and make comments and
recommendations as required. Informal field investigations, including the
marking of removal areas, will be performed. We will be available for on -site
reviews of construction.
Based upon red -lined as- builts furnished to us by the City /Contractor, Psomas
will revise the original construction drawings to reflect "Record Drawing"
conditions and furnish final drawings in the format requested by the City.
Task 10: Construction Phase Survey
Construction surveying will be provided, including staking to layout alignment
and rough and finished grades. Final monumentation of centerline ties and
right -of -way corners will be performed, if necessary. Psomas will provide
staking services for approximately 710 feet of double box storm drain, together
with six (6) catch basins and related laterals. Points to be staked include storm
drain alignment points, lateral alignment points, and key points at catch basin
corners.
Assumptions & Clarifications
1. Based on the City direction, all hydrology/ hydraulic data will be
obtained from the 2008 AKM Report listed above.
2. The design for shoring is not included in this proposal and is assumed to
be provided by the Contractor prior to construction.
3. Psomas assumes that the storm drain improvements can be prepared
using the Orange County Local Design Manual. This proposal does not
include additional geotechnical investigation or reports.
4. No revisions will be made to the street lighting or the flashing red signal
at the intersection of Marina Drive and 5 "' Street. This proposal does not
include street lighting or traffic signal design.
5. Psomas will specify stainless steel and epoxy coated rebar necessary for
the corrosive environment.
6. All the improvements will be designed to be constructed within the public
right of way, with the goal being no impact to private property.
7. This proposal does not include wet and dry utility (sewer; water, storm
drain, gas, cable, electrical, telephone) relocation design and coordination
except where specified in the scope of work.
8. An additional $10,000 as- needed contingency has been added to the fee
to cover the possible need for potholing and the preparation of exhibits.
Psomas will notify the City in writing to request any additional fees above
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and beyond this amount prior to commencing any work.
9. Pavement testing, analysis, and rehabilitation design of the existing
pavement is not included.
10. This proposal does not include erosion control plans or water quality
plans.
11. Any changes to the civil engineering work occurring after commencing
preparation of the civil construction documents will be performed as
additional services after receiving written authorization from the City.
12. The City will provide any readily available information to Psomas. This
` includes all pertinent improvement plans, "to- scale" drawings and
existing aerial photographs, "as- built" plans, utility plans, private property
mprovement plans, and street and storm drain improvement plans, if
PrI vailable.
Property owner coordination is not included.
Traffic c ontrol plans will be based on the WATCH manual, Iatest edition.
tis proposal does not include coordination /permit processing with the
alifornia Coastal Commission or other outside agencies.
16. Notwithstanding any other provision herein, Psomas is not responsible
for the discovery, presence, handling or identification of any hazardous
materials at the project site.
17. Psomas will prepare opinions of the probable cost of construction. 'fhe
City acknowledges, however, that Psomas has no control over costs of
labor, materials, competitive bidding environments and procedures,
unknown field conditions, financial and/or market conditions or other
factors affecting the cost of construction and operation of the facilities.
The City, therefore, acknowledges that Psomas cannot and does not
make any warranty, promise or representation, either express or implied,
that proposals, bids, opinions of probable construction costs, or cost
of operation or maintenance will not vary substantially from Psomas'
probable cost estimates.
Liability Clause
The City and Psomas acknowledge that work and services were previously
provided on the project by AKM Engineering. It is agreed that Psomas shall
not be liable for work performed, documents drafted, or the accuracy of the
information provided by AKM. The City agrees to defend and indemnify
Psomas from any and all claims, demands, actions, loss, liability, damages and
costs (including, without limitation, attorneys fees), asserted against or incurred
by Psomas to the extent that such arise out of, pertain to or relate to the services
or work performed by AKM.
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Psomas Management Plan
Psomas has developed a historically successful comprehensive project
management approach for completing public works contracts such as this
project in the City of Seal Beach. Our overall planning and design program
and project management plan allows us to provide quality drainage and flood
control, land surveying and mapping, and construction management services
for multiple, concurrent assignments. Psomas has a 65 -year history of working
on municipal capital improvement projects, and is highly qualified to undertake
project Prreliminary Design Reports and prepare construction documents
(plans, specifications, and estimates) that are detailed, accurate, thorough, and
"biddable; to minimize construction change orders.
The technical strengths and resources are only of value if those resources can be
well managed. Psomas has extensive multi -task, project management experience
and resulting expertise. The Psomas approach to effective project management
starts with scope, schedule and budget development, subconsultant insurance
and signed contracts, and kick -off meetings. The project management concepts
for the duration of each task and the overall project are then organized around a
core framework of communication, coordination, thorough documentation, and
quality control for each submittal on each task. 'Ibis effort does not end until the
as -built drawings are completed and filed.
Our multi - disciplined team will be responsive to all engineering design that
the City may have on this project, from preliminary planning/engineering to
construction documentation. Psomas is also very proud of its involvement with
sustainable design and has many LEED accredited professional engineers within
the firm.
Project Management Plan
The Psomas Project Management Plan will provide for a close working
relationship between the Psomas design team and the City project manager;
access to adequate resources to complete the project, and a relationship
structured so that the project is completed successfully.
A successful relationship is achieved when:
D. Psomas is familiar with the development of a successful City storm drain
project, from the needs and funding requirements, and assignment of an
appropriate project manager.
► The consultant has a strong program manager who can assign multi -task,
project management personnel and provide an approach designed to
manage multiple tasks, simultaneously.
► The consultant team has diverse in -house and subconsultant resources,
both committed to the project and experienced with a diverse range of
projects (from disciplinary, size and complexity perspectives); and,
► The consultant has access to sufficient resources so the team can be
responsive in a timely manner.
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The Psomas Team and project approach fulfills each and everyone of these
criteria, and this team has demonstrated this ability through the successful
completion of Public Works projects of this type.
Contract: Management
Psomas is proud to offer a number of dynamic and experienced project leaders
for your as- needed contract.
Ms.AnissaVoyiatzes, PE, a Psomas Vice President and Public Works/
Transportation Team Leader, will be the overall Officer -in- Charge. Ms.
Voyiatzes has over 17 years of comprehensive civil engineering experience
for both public and private entities, including infrastructure studies, plan
preparation, program management, and project management. She is
experienced in a wide variety of design areas including street rehabilitation,
street widening, and street landscape enhancement projects, and has
successfully provided engineering services to address numerous other specific
engineering, survey, and master planning issues. Ms. Voyiatzes' design and
management approach has proven successful on a variety of projects in many
jurisdictions. Her experience as Officer -in- Charge on a range of small, medium
and large -scale projects allows her to understand the important needs of a
project and assign appropriate resources as necessary. Ms. Voyiatzes' goal will
be to lead Psomas' efforts for the City of Seal Beach and, concurrently, ensure
that each of your tasks will be adequately and appropriately staffed to fulfill your
project objectives, professionally, on schedule and within budget.
Ms. Voyiatzes will be supported by Public Works /Transportation Senior Project
Manager, Joseph Mulvihill, PE. Mr. Mulvihill has outstanding organizational
and leadership skills, and extensive experience working with Public Agency
staffs, City Councils, Commissions, and the general public. Mr. Mulvihill's
24 years of experience in managing and delivering an phases of public works
capital improvement projects and programs for cities throughout Los Angeles,
Orange and San Diego Counties, coupled with his diverse range of drainage
design experience, will serve the City well on this contract. Mr. Mulvihill will
work closely with Ms. Voyiatzes to make sure the needs of this storm drain
improvement project are being met.
Ms. Voyiatzes and Mr. Mulvihill will ensure task order proposals are submitted
accurately and completely, that all required resources are provided to staff to
deliver the task order assignments on time and on budget, and that all necessary
communication, coordination, documentation, and QA /QC occurs on each and
every task order.
Communication
Without communication, a project will simply not be delivered. Psomas takes
great pride in our communications abilities, and assures that we will provide the
following actions, at a minimum:
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► Develop project scope, schedule and work plan and direct staff throughout
all phases of assigned projects. This would include scheduled kick -off
meetings for each task to clearly establish scope of work.
P. Maintain a communication tracking system approved by the City
that would identify all formal communications with the City and our
subconsultants. We are ready to implement Psomas' Project Web, which
would allow project information to be readily accessed by City staff and
subconsultants.
► Meet with the City's Project Manager and staff throughout the life of the
contract in accordance with the schedule provided by the City.
► Prepare and submit written monthly progress reports.
P. Provide detailed monthly invoices broken down by task, staff: hours and
hourly rates.
P. Submit Peer Review /QC check prints and comments with each submittal.
. Provide copies of all utility coordination correspondence.
► Reduce all verbal direction to writing, with distribution to the City and all
team members.
► Provide minutes of all project - related meetings.
Our ultimate goal is to complete the project successfully teamed with City staff,
and to ensure the City's project manager is always up -to -date on the status of
each task, and eliminate surprises by providing detailed and constructible plans.
Flexibility
The Psomas Team understands the importance of meeting timely deadlines. We
commit to provide adequate staffing (both as to number of personnel and their
qualifications) for each and every task. In these difficult economic times, we
can also commit to making use of personnel from other offices throughout the
company and bringing on additional staff if project tasks and schedules dictate
the need to do so. Psoinas is the right size" firm for this contract - big enough
to handle each task associated with this project, but small enough to provide the
City that personal touch and unmatched responsiveness.
Quality Assurance /Quality Control
The individuals responsible for our Quality Control Program (QCP) are the task
manager and the quality control manager. Our QCP is in effect over the length
of the project, and is not merely a series of individual events /plan checks at a
few points on the schedule. There are three major facets of our QCP: quality
assurance (are we doing the right things ?), quality control (are Nye doing things
right ?), and post - completion quality evaluation (what can we do better ?).
Ken Berkman, PE, will provide Quality Assurance /Quality Control management
for this contract for the On -Call Engineering Design project. With more than
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20 years of municipal public works experience including working for the cities
of Culver City and Agoura Hills, he is the right manager to guide the QA /QC
effort.
In the quality planning stage we have kick -off meetings with the client and
other stakeholders to determine their expectations. Ken will then develop a
work plan with the task manager based upon City input, schedule, and budget.
The work plan identifies specific work products and establishes a set of relevant
measures and standards of quality for each of those products. Once the work
plan is completed, it is reviewed and approved by the Officer-in-Charge.
In the Quality Control stage we track the execution of the work plan, review
our designs and work products, and communicate with the City and our
subconsultants. We provide project information through Project Web, allowing
all team members to monitor the progress of our work plan. In this stage,
detailed technical reviews of the design are performed to ensure that they
meet the quality standards defined in the quality planning stage. This review
is continuous throughout the life of the project and ensures a smooth and
constructible" approach.
Finally, during the post - completion quality evaluation stage we solicit verbal
and written feedback from our client and subconsultants to assess our overall
performance and identify improvement opportunities. All of these elements
contribute to the success of our design review process.
Quality Assurance I The Process - A Management Oversight Activity
Quality Assurance refers to the process used to meet the project objectives and
create the deliverables. Ken will develop a project specific QA Program with
process checklists and project reviews and ensure the project deliverables are
responsive based on the process used to create them.
The Psomas Quality Assurance Program ensures that the processes and systems
are developed and adhered to in such a way that the deliverables are of top
quality. The process is meant to produce deliverables that meet the standard of
care the first time, with minimal rework.
Quality Assurance processes will be outlined concurrent with the
commencement of the task and will include process documentation,
establishing standards, developing checklists, conducting project plan checks,
and training.
Quality Control I Quality of Deliverables -A Technical Review of the
Deliverables
Ken will also manage the Quality Control program. Quality Control begins
once the project design commences, and refers to quality related activities
associated with the creation of the project deliverables. Quality control is used
to verify that deliverables are of acceptable quality and that they are complete
and correct. The Psomas quality control activities include deliverable peer
reviews and the plan check process.
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Quality Control is the "check!' or the "end -of -the- immediate- task -at- hand"
record or analysis that determines the acceptability of the project deliverables.
Tasks related to Quality Control will include documented reviews of reports,
drawings, specifications and opinions of cost, and independent review of
calculations. Quality Control reviews will occur with each submittal.
The Psomas Quality Control Program also compares the project deliverables
against the original scope of work, project objectives, and client expectations
that were developed before the project started.
Schedule Control
It is said there are three elements to every successful project: quality; meeting
the budget; and finishing the work on schedule. We propose to supplement all
task authorizations with a preliminary schedule for planning and design, and
to update the schedule for each task on a monthly basis. This will improve your
project manager's reporting, help identify problems that may result from delays,
and readily afford the opportunity for modifying the schedule, when deemed
necessary.
Our schedule control methods include, at a minimum:
► Review of the baseline schedule vis4 -vis completed work on a weekly
basis;
. ConsuItation and coordination with our subconsultants on an as- needed
basis (weekly, at a minimum);
, Discussion of schedule status at all project team meetings and within
invoice submittals; and,
► As- needed meetings to resolve schedule issues when critical path tasks
are forecasted to be behind schedule.
Cost Control Approach
One of the key reasons for Psomas' history of success is our dedication to
controlling costs for our clients.
With Psomas' regular and proactive communication throughout the course
of a project, we are consistently able to deliver projects according to the scope
and within budget, and also able to look for viable cost reduction methods. W'e
snake it a priority to be aware of a project's financial situation by submitting
timely and complete billing records, as well as completed and accurate cost
estimates, both of which are important to a project's success.
For design tasks, cost controls are a direct result of having a good quality
control plan. Budget status and personnel utilization reports, by task and
employee, are produced weekly using our financial and project management
software programs, as well as the intranet. Psomas' Project at a Glance
accounting system is linked with our intranet to facilitate information sharing
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Proposal to the
City of Seal Beach, Public Works Department
�r for Marina Avenue Storm Drain Improvements
Proposed ProjectApproach
and provide up -to -date project financial details. Project at a Glance provides
management and accounting staff with a detailed account of each task with
regards to budget, hours, and cost. The accuracy of this system is the single
most important reason Psomas routinely completes projects on time and under
budget.
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Cost Proposal
Proposal to the ��
City of Seal Beach, Public Worics Department
for Marina Avenue Storm Drain Improvements
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Cost Proposal
Schedule of Hourly Rates
Classification
Principal -in- Charge
Senior Project Manager
Project Manager
Senior Project Engineer
Project Engineer /Project Surveyor /Senior
Environmental Scientist
Professional Engineer /Surveyor
Civil Engineer Designer
Lead CAD Designer
CAD Designer
Engineering Assistant
Administrative Assistant /Analyst
Engineering Intern
Three- Person Survey Party
'Avo- Person Survey Party
One - Person Survey Party
Field Supervisor
Hourly Rate ($)
$180-$230
$150-$220
$145-$200
$120-$195
$118-$162
$ 90 -$135
$ 80-$125
$ 80-$125
$ 70-$115
$ 65 -$ 95
$ 60-$ 85
$ 45-$ 60
$335
$210-$242
$175
$125
Hourly rates include direct labor, overhead, fringe benefits and fee.
The above schedule is for straight time. Overtime for non- exempt staff will be
charged at 150 percent of the standard hourly rates. Sundays and holidays will
be charged at 200 percent of the standard hourly rates.
Reimbursable Expenses
Mileage for field travel is currently charged at.555/inile in accordance with the
Federal IRS rate, and will be modified in accordance with the Federal IRS rate
for the term of the agreement.
Parking expenses incurred by office employees are charged at cost.
Prints, messenger service, subsistence and other direct expenses will be charged
at cost plus five percent.
The services of outside consultants or contractors will be charged at cost plus
five percent.
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