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Home My WebLink AboutENGINEERING SOLUTIONS SERVICES, INC. (2)INSURANCE ON FILE WORK MAY PROCEED UNTIL INSURANCE EXPIRES 05/0112.3 CLERK OF COUNCIL DATE: A-2022-185-02 AGREEMENT WITH ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS SERVICES TO PROVIDE ON CALL o: PWA(L¢if Lov¢9ren)(D2)2 GRANT WRITING SERVICES N THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 20th day of September 2022 by and between c Engineering Solutions Services, Inc., a California corporation ("Consultant"), and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the .-i State of California ("City"). M- G RECITALS A. On June 29, 2022, the City issued Request for Proposal No. 22-064, by which it sought a consultant having special skill and knowledge in the field of Water, Sewer and Public Works grant writing services. B. Consultant submitted a responsive proposal that was among those selected by the City. Consultant represents that it is able and willing to provide the services described in the scope of work that was included in RFP No. 22-064. C. In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Consultant represents that it is knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Consultant under this Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be expected from a professional contracting firm in the field. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows: 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES Consultant shall perform the tasks and obligations including all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidental customary work required to fully and adequately complete the services described in RFP No. 22-064, which is attached as Exhibit A, and as more specifically delineated in Consultant's proposal, which is attached as Exhibit B and incorporated in full. 2. COMPENSATION a. City agrees to pay, and Consultant agrees to accept as total payment for its services under this Agreement, the rates and charges identified in Exhibit C. Consultant is one of three (3) consultants selected to provide grant writing services on an on -call basis under RFP 22- 064. The total compensation for these services provided by all such contracts selected under RFP 22-064 shall not exceed the shared aggregate amount of Two Million, Three Hundred Seventy -Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($2,375,000) during the tern of the Agreement, including any extension periods. b. Payment by City shall be made within forty-five (45) days following receipt of proper invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures. Payment need not be made for work that fails to meet the standards of performance set forth in the Recitals and Scope of Work, which may reasonably be expected by City. 3. TERM This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above and terminate on September 19, 2025, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 17, below. The term of this Agreement may be extended for one (1) two-year period upon a writing executed by the City Manager and City Attorney. 4. PREVAILING WAGES Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance" projects. If the services being performed are part of an applicable "public works" or "maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. 5. INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT Consultant shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an independent consultant and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor shall it be construed to create an employer -employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or to allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which Consultant performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the services to be provided by Consultant shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and regulations governing such services. Consultant shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to employees and shall be responsible for all applicable withholding taxes. 6. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement ("Documents & Data"). Consultant shall require all subconsultants to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subconsultant prepares under this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were provided to Consultant by the City. City shall not be limited in any way in its use of the Documents and Data at any time, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City's sole risk. 2 7. INSURANCE Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain and shall require its subcontractors, if any, to obtain and maintain insurance as described below: a. Minimum Scope and Limit of Insurance Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an "occurrence" basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with lirnits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregatelimit shall apply separately to this project/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit. 2. Automobile Liability: ISO Form Number CA 00 01 covering any auto (Code 1), or if Consultant has no owned autos, hired, (Code 8) and non - owned autos (Code 9), with a limit no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage. Workers' Compensation: as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer's Liability Insurance with limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease. 4. Professional Liability: if Consultant is or employs a licensed professional such as an architect or engineer: Professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance, with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 per claim with $2,000,000 in the aggregate. Broader Coverage: if the Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimmns shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by the Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City. b. Other Insurance Provisions 1. Additional Insured Status: The City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Consultant including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connectionwith such work or operations. General liability coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Consultant's insurance (at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10 11 85 or if notavailable, through the addition of both CG 20 10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33, or CG 20 38; and CG 20 37 if a later edition is used). 2. Primary Coverage: For any claims related to this contract, the Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary coverage at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant's insurance and shall not contribute with it. 3. Notice of Cancellation: Each insurance policy required above shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled, except with notice to the City. Waiver of Subrogation: Consultant hereby grants to City a waiver of any right to subrogation that any insurer of said Consultant may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsement that maybe necessary to affect this waiverof subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer. 5. Self -Insured Retentions: Self -insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require the Consultant to purchase coverage with a lower retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention. The policy language shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the self -insured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or City. 6. Acceptability of Insurers: Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the state with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City. 7. Claims Made Policies (applicable only to professional liability): 1. The Retroactive Date must be shown, and must be before the date of the contract or the beginning of contract work. 2. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the contract of work. 3. If coverage is canceled or non -renewed, and not replaced with another claims -made policy form with a Retroactive Date prior to the contract effective date, the Consultant must purchase "extended reporting" coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of work. 8. Verification of Coverage: Consultant shall furnish the City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage requiredby this clause) and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing allpolicy endorsements to City before work begins. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Consultant's obligation to provide them. The Cityreserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies,including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time. 9. Subcontractors: Consultant shall require and verify that all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and Consultant shall ensure that City is an additional insured on insurance required from subcontractors. 10. Special Risks or Circumstances: City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances. 8. INDEMNIFICATION Consultant agrees to defend, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents, employees, consultants, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) for personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief arising out of claims for personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the negligent operations of the Consultant or its subconsultants, agents, employees, or other persons acting on their behalf which relates to the services described in section 1 of this Agreement; and (2) from any claim that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief is due by reason of the terms of or effects arising from this Agreement. This indemnity and hold harmless agreement applies to all claims for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of the events referred to in this Section or by reason of the terms of, or effects, arising from this Agreement. The Consultant further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the City, including fees and costs for special counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any action by a third party challenging the validity of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises by reason of the terms of, or effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent Consultant's services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant. 9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents, representatives, 5 and employees against any and all liability, including costs, and attorney's fees, for infringement of any United States' letters patent, trademark, or copyright contained in the work product or documents provided by Consultant to the City pursuant to this Agreement. 10. RECORDS Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to the costs incurred under this Agreement and any services, expenditures, and disbursements charged to the City for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement. All such records and invoices shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of the City to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement during regular business hours. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement. 11. CONFIDENTIALITY If Consultant receives from the City information which due to the nature of such information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Consultant agrees that it shall not use or disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement, and further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of like importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. "Confidential Information" shall include all nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written information, but also information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means. Confidential information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other party is covered by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure shall not apply to any information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is, through no fault of the Consultant disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful possession of the Consultant without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be disclosed by operation of law; or (e) is independently developed by the Consultant without reference to information disclosed by the City. 12. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE Consultant covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not have interests, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under this Agreement. 13. NOTICE Any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or mailed by first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent by fax or other telegraphic communication in the manner provided in this Section, to the following persons: To City: Clerk of the City Council City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30) P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988 Executive Director Public Works Agency City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-21) P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, CA 92702 To Consultant: Engineering Solutions Services, Inc. Attn: Sudi Shoja, PE 23232 Peralta Drive, Suite 112 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949)797-6055 A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter, any communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail, communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given three (3) days after it has been deposited in the United States mail, duly registered or certified, with postage prepaid, and addressed as set forth above. If sent by fax, communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given twenty-four (24) hours after the time set forth on the transmission report issued by the transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set forth above. For purposes of calculating these timeframes, weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays shall be excluded. 14. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and Consultant regarding the subject matter herein, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any attachments hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be modified except by written instrument signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Consultant. The parties agree that any terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent with, or in addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Consultant or the City. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein. 15. ASSIGNMENT Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Consultant, Consultant may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to limit 7 the City's ability to have any of the services which are the subject to this Agreement performed by City personnel or by other Consultants retained by City. 16. WAIVER No waiver of breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or granted by the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by the party waiving the breach, failure, right or remedy. No waiver of any breach, failure or right, or remedy shall be deemed a waiver of any other breach, failure, right or remedy, whether or not similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver -unless the writing so specifies. 17. TERMINATION This Agreement maybe terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of termination. In such event, Consultant shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Consultant compensation for all services performed by Consultant prior to receipt of such notice of termination, subject to the following conditions: a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Consultant to deliver to the City all work product completed as of such date, and in such case such work product shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and Consultant consents to the City's use thereof for such purposes as the City deems appropriate. b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement. 18. NON-DISCRIMINATION Consultant shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender, medical conditions, genetic information, or military and veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, teaching, training, utilization, promotion, termination or other employment related activities or any services provided under this Agreement. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. 19. JURISDICTION -VENUE This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement. 20. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES Consultant shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses, permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Consultant shall notify the City immediately and in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement. 21. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature herein below has the power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this Agreement, and shall indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and attorney's fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn. All exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully set forth in the body of this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first above written. ATTEST: S1_ 'A. 61�-V* v, Clerk of the Council APPROVED AS TO FORM SONIA R. CARVALHO City Attorney By: randon Salvatierra Deputy City Attorney FOR APPROVAL Nabil Saba, P.E. Executive Director Public Works Agency CITY OF SANTA ANA KMdne Ridge City Manager CONSULTANT /J . AL'/n Name:Sudi Shoja, PE Title: Principal EXHIBIT A Appendix ATTACHMENT 1 SCOPE OF WORK CITY OF SANTA ANA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR WATER, SEWER AND PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS GRANT WRITING SERVICES RFP NO.: 22-064 Introduction and Background: The City of Santa Ana is located in the County of Orange in Southern California. The City encompasses 27.5 square miles and a population of over 335,000 people. The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency is soliciting proposals from professional firms for grant writing services. The primary emphasis will be seeking grant related funds for Water and Sewer programs all other programs will be secondary. In the past the City has utilized professional grant writing consulting firms on as needed basis to meet the goals and objectives of the City. The goals of this proposal for consulting services are to identify areas of funding needs, grant research and funding, development, and grant program administration and delivery to the City's Public Works Agency. In summary, the City of Santa Ana is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide grant writing services. This request for proposal (RFP) provides interested qualified firms with the information enabling them to submit a Service Bid Proposal and to provide the services described herein. Description of Work: The Consultant/s will seek funding opportunities primarily for water and sewer programs, secondarily for all other programs with an emphasis on securing funds for capital projects. The selected consultants are expected to search for relevant grant opportunities and inform the City of their applicability. When relevant grant opportunities are identified and approval to proceed is granted by City, the consulting firm shall prepare the necessary grant application documents and submit grant applications on behalf of the City for approval or fully support the City in applying. All the work shall be coordinated with Public Works Agency personnel. The successful firm(s) shall have experience in grant writing, grant program development and administration for Federal, State, and Local entities including and not limited to: • US Department of Commerce -Economic Development Administration (Public Works and EAA programs) • US Department of Housing and Urban Development (CDBG) • US Department of Interior -Bureau of Reclamation California Department of Water Resources City of Santa Ana RFP 22-064 0--- 4 � • California Water Quality Control Board • California Water Resources Control Board • Air Quality Management District (AQMD) • Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) • State of California Department of Parks and Recreation; various programs and Bond Acts (Office of Grants and Local Services OGALS) • State of California Natural Resources Agency • State of California Coastal Conservancy The funding sought is intended to support contemplated programs for, among other things: • Recycled water • Infrastructure replacement • Automated Metering Infrastructure • Green infrastructure/solar panels • Conservation/outreach enhancements • Sewer septic tank removals/conversions • Alternative (RNG/CNG/Propane) fuel vehicles/infrastructure • EV charger infrastructure • Park Land Acquisitions • Park Development (Capital Improvements) • Park Deferred Maintenance Projects The following are typical service and or items that the successful Consultant(s) will be required to provide for the City of Santa Ana. Funding Needs Analysis — Conduct current funding priority needs analysis and identify new priority areas for funding in conjunction with Staff. Outside Funding/On-Call Research — Conduct research and identify third -party funding sources that support the Public Works Agency, funding needs and priorities. This scope includes researching grant opportunities independently as well as any identified by the City. Funding Proposal Development — Provide proposal writing associated with funding applications on behalf of the City of Santa Ana, including the preparation of funding abstracts, production and submittal of applications to funding sources. The City understands that many applications require technical details,. City staff will provide technical data as necessary but it is expected that the consultant(s) will perform the majority of work required to generate funding applications. Once applications are finalized, consultant will provide a copy of each application package for funding to the City prior to submittal and review the package with City staff. Program Administration and Delivery — The Consultant(s) will be required to provide grant administration and coordination services as part of this proposal including, but not limited to, coordinating with City staff to provide expenditure reports and submit reimbursement requests, preparing Resolutions and Staff Reports for City Council consideration, coordinating with funding sources' staff, and submitting periodic status update reports to City. City of Santa Ana RFP 22-064 o___ I � On a monthly basis, the Consultant(s) shall provide the City summaries of potential funding opportunities. The summaries shall include, but not limited to the name of the funding agency, due dates for applications, eligibility, and program summary and funding level available. City Responsibilities: The City will provide information in its possession relevant to the preparation of the required information in the RFP. Availability of staff time to assist with the preparation of grant application documents is limited. Selected consultant is expected to perform a substantial amount of research and data gathering independently. City staff will provide system information and data as available in an effort to develop the best grant application package possible. City of Santa Ana RFP 22-064 n--- I � EXHIBIT B City of Santa Ana Proposal to Provide: Water, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services July 25, 2022 Submitted by Engineering Solutions Services, Inc. ©n gineerin g 23232 Peralta Drive, Suite 112 [S-]olutions Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Services (949) 797-6055 6 Proposal to Provide Water, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services Table of Contents 1. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS............................................................................................3 A. COVER LETTER........................................................................................................................3 B. AGREEMENT STATEMENT....................................................................................................4 C. UNDERSTANDING OF NEED.................................................................................................4 D. FIRM AND TEAM EXPERIENCE..........................................................................................15 E. RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE....................................................................................21 F. SCHEDULE...................................................................................................................................24 G. REFERENCES: ........................................................................................................................ 24 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES AND SCHEDULE.................................................................................. 25 3. FEE PROPOSAL.............................................................................................................................26 CERTIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................... 27 APPENDIX................................................................................................................................................ 31 2 (P Proposal to Provide Water, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services 1. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS A. COVER LETTER City of Santa Ana July 25, 2022 Attn: Kathie Reyes, Projects Manager Public Works Agency 220 S. Daisy Ave; 1st Floor Reception, Administration Building Santa Ana, CA 92703 Re: Request for Proposals for Water, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services Dear Ms. Reyes Engineering Solutions Services (ESS) welcomes the opportunity to submit this proposal to provide grant writing services for the City of Santa Ana (the City). Our goal is to bring in the maximum available grant funding for the City. Having secured more than $500 million in the past ten years in a variety of projects, we bring an unmatched level of experience to identify and assist the City with developing a strategic plan and prepare winning applications to ensure an expedited and successful funding award. ESS What sets ESS apart is that we are not just a funding company but former municipal managers with technical and funding expertise that has earned deep-rooted relationships with funding agencies. As such, we are aware of upcoming funding opportunities and have been achieving the highest awards of projects by preparing credible reports and strategizing timely submittal of applications on behalf of our clients. We are aware of the City's focus on water and sewer, parks and public works projects and as it is demonstrated in our proposal, we have a proven track record in successful award of grants for the classifications of projects the City has listed. We will use our expertise to conduct a needs assessment and leverage our relationships with the funding agencies to identify grants, and work with City staff to secure those grants. We are also proficient in grant management and meeting compliance requirements of Federal and State funding. Effective, full -circle strategies like these are key to obtaining the most possible grant award funding for the City's projects. We have reviewed and understand all the proposal terms and conditions and acknowledge receipt of Addendum No. 1. As the Principal for ESS, I am fully authorized to legally bind ESS in agreements with the City of Santa Ana. I will serve as the program manager for this contract, and as the Principal of ESS (S-Corporation), I can be reached at (949) 637-1405 or via email at Sudi@engineeringsolutionsservices.net. My project team and I look forward to working with you and all the City staff to develop a work plan that identifies grants that meet the short and long- term needs of the City and answering any questions you may have about our proposal. Sincerely, Sudi Shoja, PE Principal Proposal to Provide Water Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services P 9 B. AGREEMENT STATEMENT ESS is aware of all responsibilities and provisions outlined in the standard agreement and takes no exceptions. C. UNDERSTANDING OF NEED City of Santa Ana has been proactively seeking grant and alternative funding for ahead of the current environment with ample funding for infrastructure. City's commitment to help its residents by obtaining grant funding has provided a significant contribution to implementing key capital projects while lowering cost of service. With all the federal and state budget funding for climate change and infrastructure improvements, City is in a very good position to align its objectives with those of funding agencies and attract more funding for its water, sewer, parks and a variety of public works projects. ESS is a multi -disciplinary grant funding company and is one of the leading consultants in preparation of successful grants for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and other federal organizations such as EPA, Department of Parks and Recreation, FEMA/CalOES, and many other federal and state funding agencies. ESS team members have a diversified experience that ranges from planning and design of utility projects to emergency preparedness and parks and recreation projects. ESS has also been very successful in obtaining funding from new funding sources that will recommend to the City for consideration. ✓ ESS obtained $9 million for the City of Carlsbad Veterans Park and the neighborhood improvements in two years. ESS worked directly with local representative offices to identify potential projects for funding and prepare the application packages. We believe several City projects will be ideal candidates for this funding. ESS can work directly with the representative's office to learn more about the local preference and tailor an application for funding. We stay updated with new developments in the federal and local funding arena and will be able to offer grant sources matching City projects The ESS team believes in a full -circle approach to obtaining grant funding. This approach and the methodology behind it will encompass all aspects of the grant research, application development and management services identified in the RFP. 1. Develop Funding Strategy Conduct funding research to identify grant resources including but not limited to federal, state, and local agencies, as well as private foundations that fund municipalities for opportunities that match a specific the City project or program, the City's strategic goals, legislative platform, or policy objectives Research grant opportunities identified by the City Provide the City with a summary of potential funding opportunities relevant to its needs on an on -going basis 2. Grant Writing Assistance • Identify projects and analyze components that not only meet the funding requirements but are likely to rank high for award Proposal to Provide Water Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services P 9 • Prepare support letters, resolutions and staff reports on an as -needed basis following the City's preferred style • Compose grant proposals on behalf of the City as directed, including all technical sections, preparation of budget and schedule, preparation of exhibits such as graphs and schematics, coordination with the City staff and compiling demographic data and other necessary items for grant applications • Develop timelines and checklists to ensure timely grant completion and submission • Submit grant applications for review and comments by the City's project management team • Prepare Disadvantaged Community (DAC) related documentation using required funding agency portals • Grant submission on behalf of the City 3. Grant Management Support • Review the draft award agreements to identify all the general and specific requirements • Assist with the preparation and submittal of post -award reports and reimbursements that are required under the terms of the grant • Track Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements, perform American Iron and Steel (AIS) certification process, Buy America - Build America, monitor Davis Bacon Labor compliance requirements • Participation in regulatory audit sessions 4. Optional Additional Services Provide design review and prepare specification sections to meet the terms of grant agreement and guidelines Assist in preparation of required California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Prepare technical documents to support the grant applications and/or prepare RFP for technical services needed Our goal is to bring in the highest possible amount of funding for the City. To achieve this goal, ESS brings its extensive experience and a highly qualified team to work closely with the City's Project Manager to mold the City's project components, to maximize eligibility and ranking under various funding programs. We have the unique ability to distill and convey complex project information into funding agencies' specific formats for grant applications. Our experience in coordinating, managing, and writing different types of applications has led to successful procurement of funding for many clients. Similarly, our experience with grant administration has enabled us to see another side of grant acquisition, wherein we can capitalize on this knowledge. 1. Develop Funding Strategy The complex and elaborate process of obtaining funding can delay the ability to act. Our comprehensive knowledge of the funding process helps us conceptualize and develop an appropriate action plan, thereby maximizing success. We will identify eligibility requirements, likely availability of funding, terms, conditions, and other key parameters. Our step-by-step process to a successful application is shown in the following flow chart: Proposal to Provide Water, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services Review Existing and Future Projects to Ascartain Potential Grant & Funding Opportunities 1 Make Recommendations and /or Project Modifications in order to Maximize Competitiveness and Funding Eligibility 1 ordinate Coordinate and Complete an Grant Application Conduct Due Diligence and Review 1 Pra-Application Materials Go ConductDue Diligence Rigorous OA✓dC to + Ensure Complete and Accurate Accurate Application Make Go/No-Go 1 Decision Communicate Technical Project Information to Agencies, Regulators, NGOs, and Others No+ o 1 Evaluate Other Projects - against Potential Submit Hard Copy or Electronic Copy GrantlPuntling Opportunities to Funding Agency Identification Of Appropriate City Projects For Funding Once a Notice to proceed has been identified, Sudi Shoja will arrange a kick-off meeting with the City's Project Manager and appropriate ESS staff to review and discuss the City's project priorities, including the ones specifically mentioned in the RFP and CIP. Sudi will serve as a Project Manager and the point of contact for the City. She will assign task managers and grant writers as needed (if multiple pursuits are followed at the same time) to best meet the project deadlines. We believe that one of our most important tasks is to work with the City to position the projects for maximum ranking for various grant opportunities. ESS is well qualified to achieve this goal as our staff not only been responsible for similar activities in their former positions, but they also have developed strong relationships with the funding agencies that allow us to learn about funding goals for future cycles and present them to our clients. Working with the City Project Manager, we will review and discuss the current status of projects, available funding, established priorities, project planning and design status, management preferences and regulatory requirements. With our thorough knowledge of available and historical funding opportunities and our technical expertise in managing similar programs, we will be able to recommend a strategy and ranking of projects for funding pursuits. Based on our experience, we will also be able to offer cost -saving measures such as multi -year grants on a program level in lieu of individual projects that will reduce the regulatory burden of managing various funding agreements and the cost of preparation of applications and compliance monitoring. ESS believes the City will be best served by working together to create a strategy that enables us to write winning applications that will maximize funding for the City while minimizing the administrative burden on the City staff. ✓ ESS was able to qualify the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency for $30 million for recycling water ✓ Review of City of Hemet's bond options and developing a funding strategy resulted in savings of more than $13.5million for the City. In addition, analysis of the City's CIP program and the unfunded list of projects resulted in identification of more than $28 million in funding. Q Proposal to Provide Water, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services ✓ Working with the County of Orange, we recommended a strategy that resulted in submittal of an additional successful grant application for the same project, almost doubling the amount of funding County was expecting to receive. Deliverable(s): • Recommendation for Project Priority List with financial breakdown and timeline with pertinent information for funding pursuits. Identification of Grant Resources ESS team members keep up to date with the available Federal and State level funding alternatives for many types of grants, including water and sewer projects, as well as facility improvement and parks projects and energy savings for municipal facility updates. We attend various funding fairs, participate in providing input to guidelines for funding opportunities, and are subscribed to receive notices on available funding. ESS subscribes to various grant resources and will use this service to identify funding opportunities. Established Relationships with Funding Agencies We understand that successful grant funding consists of two-thirds planning and one- third writing. With that in mind, we pride ourselves in our close relationships with funding agencies. Those relationships, plus appropriate and meticulous planning, allow us to obtain key information about the successful awarding of grant funds. One of the tactics used to ensure this strategy's success is to identify opportunities for in -person meetings with the funding agency when we are initiating a pursuit. We know this approach provides results from experience. We have established relationships with the following funding agencies: • US Bureau of Reclamation • FEMA/CA Office of Emergency Services (CaIOES) Pre -Disaster Mitigation and Hazard Mitigation Planning • Ocean Protection Council (Prop 68) • State Water Resources Control Board • US Department of Commerce — Economic Development Administration • California Department of Parks and Recreation • CA Public Utilities Commission • Metropolitan Water District of Southern C • US Energy Commission • California Department of Water Resources • EPA • AQMD • Various Conservancies and non-profit advocacy organizations We understand that the City has several key water and sewer projects and an aggressive Capital Improvement Program (CIP). ESS team members bring their extensive experience in developing and managing CIP programs to develop successful grant applications on behalf of our clients. Please see the table in the project experience section of this proposal as it provides a quick glance of our experience in preparation of grant applications for similar projects. a Proposal to Provide Water, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services ✓ ESS was aware of the additional grant funding available to the SWRCB and as such aligned the submittal of its applications such that they were well ahead of the competition and received the due attention. ✓ When applying for stormwater grants for Coachella Valley Water District, ESS arranged a conference call with EPA staff to discuss the two top -priority projects for the District and receive key input from grant funding project managers. We will then use our extensive experience to match the City's projects with the available funding options and develop a matrix of all potential funding alternatives specifically to match the City's projects that will serve as a tool for the project team and the City staff to use. As an example, our team members have been providing the available grants services for water and sewer projects to WaterReuse members on regular basis and will continue to provide this information for this contract as well. Information could look like the following table, based on projects: j)WATEREUSE Local, State, and Federal Funding Opportunities [OSANGELES Funds PROGRAM Total Offered Purpose Eligible Status Anticipate Notes Allocation this Projects d Timeline Round Multi- Planning benefit SW grant projects solicitatio that Implementatio n closed respond to n projects TBD 2018: in March SWRCB climate including but Round 2 ($20M) Stormwater change, & not limited to: Round 1 solicitations additional Implementatio $200M $80M are Green OPEN for roue round of n Grants/ included in infrastructure; im plementati ion m M Proposition 1 an adopted SW capture; grants for SW SW treatment p men ource Resource tation Plan or grants IRWMP anticipate facilities J d DWR Water $5M for Use Dish/clothes loans to Efficiency: CA washer local Revolving upgrades; agencies Fund/ Prop 1 Sustainable Water -saving for water funding plumbing Summer efficiency $10M $10M source for urban water fixtures; Hot- Solicitation 2017: Loan upgrades ; $5M for usewater opening soon applications loans to efficiency recirculating due customer projects. pumps; Leak s for detection, irrigation onsite upgrades; projects orleak re airs DWR IRWM: $418M Projects Surface TBD: Round Public Implementati state-wide TBD and storage/GW In 1 solicitation comment on Grants/ $98M for LA recharge; development period Prop 1 Region programs Water for ended 0 Proposal to Provide Water, Sewer, n P e , and Public Works Grant Writing Services that support conveyance; implementati April 8, IRWM. Watershed on grants 2016 restoration/prot ection We will evaluate the projects, review eligibility and potential project ranking, and provide recommendations to the City Project Manager, so that all relevant information is easily available to choose which grants to pursue. ✓ Our analysis of the unfunded plans of a project for the City of Palm Springs allowed us to recommend alternative grant opportunities that resulted in submittal of two additional successful grant applications, with $5.1 million awarded. ✓ Review of City of Downey CIP program and unfunded list of projects resulted in identification of a grant programs for the City for up to $8 million in funding. Deliverable(s): • Funding Matrix identifying all available funding for the City's Projects • Updated Funding Matrix on monthly or as -needed basis 2. Grant Writing Assistance Once a funding source and a pursuit have been identified, ESS will arrange for a meeting and will come prepared with a Work Plan Structure (WPS), which is a matrix of the fund parameters. ESS prepares a WPS for all funding pursuits based on the detailed analysis of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The WPS identifies detailed grant fund requirements and populating it will help identify the necessary documents and resources and areas of responsibilities between team members and internal deadlines. The WPS will also serve as a tool for both the City staff and ESS team members to track the project progress and alignment with the funding. When developing the WPS, ESS will also note the implementation constraints that may have an impact on selection of the project elements. For example, most funding sources require that a grant agreement be in place prior to the start of construction. ESS will work with the City Project Manager to identify solutions and/or assist with reprioritization of the grant applications to meet the requirements. Topics commonly found in the WPS include: • Eligibility criteria • Matching funds • Budget needs • Maps and pictures • Project programming requirements • the City's prior grant management record • Submittal requirements • Evaluation criteria • Resolutions and approval letters required from the Board of Directors • Technical reports: Benefit Cost Analysis, Environmental Reports, Life Cycle Analysis • Project readiness: CEQA status, Feasibility studies, Project design reports • Support documentations: certifications, forms, project reports A sample segment of a WPS appears below. It is organized for clarity and is an invaluable reference tool that is used throughout every project. Deliverable(s): 0 Work Plan Structure for the identified grant pursuit, such as the example below: I Proposal to Provide Wotei, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writinq Services ItemA2:H3 Requirements By Schedule 1.0 Introduction 3.0 General Reporting Project sponsors must provide descriptive information on the proposed Small Starts project Project and the regional public transportation system. FTA uses the information in the Project 3.2Description Description Template to understand the project and to establish adatabase of project Te Template characteristics and local contactinformation. All Small Starts projectsponsors must submit ESS Week Project 2-3 sentences on the essential characteristics of the proposed project (location, length, termini, 3.3.1 Identification number of stations, hours of service and frequency by time period) Week 1 Purpose of the Succinctly describe the specific ways that the proposed major transit investment will address 3.3.5 Project the problems identified in the corridor. Week 1 Merits of the Describe how the project addresses the Purpose for the Project more effectively compared to 3.3.6 Project other alternatives week 1-2 Electronic maps must be submitted for inclusion in Annual Report on Funding Recommendations and/or 3.4 project Maps posting on FTA website. Maps should he 8.5x11 and be able to be copied in greyscale. Typical Week orientation for N/S is portrait and E/W is landscape. Stations included in the project, marked in a distinguishable mannerfrom existing transit Map Details: 3.4.3 stations and labeled. Stations with park& ride facilities should be further distinguished from ESS Week Stations others, either via markings or labels. Map Details: 3 4 9 Legend A legend, scale and compass. ESS Week 1 Must submit to FTA documentation summarizing how operating and maintenance costs were developed. Operations and Additionally, the following considerations apply: 3.6 Maintenance •System -wide and route level operating cost data (and factors) are typically available as pan: of ongoing Costs o erations tannin . 3.7 Co itaf Costs ESS Week 2 N eed to put in Trip information; Horizon Year; the project's annualized federal share. 4.3 Cost Effectiveness See Page 16-17: FY18 Reporting lnstructionsfor the Section 5309 Small Starts Criteria. ESS/City Week Targeted Approach for Maximum Scoring on Evaluation Criteria The first step for our targeted approach is to develop a full understanding of the project elements, project milestones, and available project reports. We will also study the previously awarded projects from the funding agencies and learn about the key points that may be overlooked for their simplicity. In developing the WPS, we will identify the primary and secondary evaluation criteria to help highlight the project strengths. We will work closely with the City Project Manager to identify the potential gaps, analyze alternatives, and recommend resolutions to minimize their impact. With this approach, ESS has added value for our clients: ✓ Review of City of Commerce projects resulted in changing the scope of work and a successful award of more than $1 million. ✓ Detailed evaluation of the grants has enabled us to advise the agencies if the project is not competitive and resulting in cost savings by not preparing grant applications. WRITING -TO -WIN Approach What sets us apart is that our grant writers are licensed technical experts in this industry and therefore have the ability to convey complex project information into the specific format of a grant application. Using a targeted approach to analyze objectives and match goals to opportunities provides us with the details we need for our writing -to -win approach. Once a funding strategy is in place, the next challenge is to create a winning application. ESS brings its proven track record in creating an application package that will stand out among dozens, highlighting the project's merit in full compliance with the instructions and limitations. This approach uses a high degree of expertise and creativity. ESS understands that impactful illustrations transform well -researched information into powerful persuasion. ESS has used the 10 M Pi oposuI to Provide Water, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services clarity of graphics and schematic drawings to show grant evaluators the client agency's expertise and vision: ✓ For a Department of Water Resources grant, ESS provided pictorial highlights of the project's energy - efficiency benefits matching the goals of the grant. For a cap -and -trade grant to reduce GHG emissions, ESS replaced the executive summary with graphics highlighting projects matching the grant focus, resulting an award of over $9 million. ✓ For another project, ESS used an AQMD pollution map as a base and plotted all of the appropriate, completed energy -efficiency projects. ✓ ESS application was ranked as one of the best and posted on FHWA website. FHWA asked Sudi for input and used the format created by ESS in a grant application as a requirement for future cycles. Quantitative Analysis and Technical Reports Depending on the grant requirements, ESS will work with the City Project Manager to receive the available technical studies, environmental documents and plans and specifications. We will then use our highly experienced team members to complete the technical write-up sections of the grants. As needed, and upon the City's direction, we will be prepared to perform additional technical research and analysis to supplement the effort. The ESS engineering team has been directly responsible for implementation of various CIP programs for transportation and street improvements, water and sewer projects and facility management and will bring their expertise to articulate the technical information of the grants. Our expert grant writers will review the project documents to highlight the project's strengths matching the grant goals to achieve maximum ranking of the application. ✓ Complex FEMA applications prepared by ESS have been approved by Ca/OES for funding. ✓ ESS prepared a successful and highly technical grant application for San Bernardino County Transportation Authority, providing detailed GHG reduction calculations, trip generation interpretations, and technologies for alternative fuel that resulted in a $30 million award. Budget Analysis and Construction Planning The ESS team will assist the City in identifying qualifying information to meet grant requirements for budgeting and construction planning. Budgets need to demonstrate project flexibility and scalability to make the grant applications more attractive and create opportunities to apply again even after a successful application's award. Some areas of focus will include: Qualifying matching funds Budget scalability Scheduling details Implementation requirements for allocation purposes 11 (9) Disadvantaged Communities Proposal to Provide Water, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services Many funding opportunities allocate a certain percentage of the funding to projects benefiting DACs and therefore, it is imperative that the need and applicability is effectively demonstrated. For example, grants funded by the Department of Water Resources have historically allocated a percentage of the funding to benefit the DACs. Claiming benefits to DACs requires documentation and substantiation of meaningful benefits, as well as explanation of the methodology used for assuring accomplishment of those benefits. This identification must be based on geographic, socioeconomic, public health, and environmental hazard criteria (Health and Safety Code Section 37911). Demonstration of low-eaming jobs in cities of San Bernardino and Red/ands fora successfu/award of more than $9.2 million ESS is acutely familiar with researching geographic equity and the degree to which the City's DACs would benefit from a project. ESS will work with the City staff to identify projects in these communities and highlight the benefits in order to win the grant funding. ✓ A successful application for San Bernardino County Transportation Authority demonstrated 41 DACs in the area. Support Letters Often, this aspect of a grant application is given only cursory attention and proves to be invaluable. At ESS, these potentially undervalued areas are key endorsements that ESS crafts in close cooperation with clients. ESS will recommend stakeholders to contact and will draft focus points that align with key ideas in the narrative and grant criteria so that support letters send strong, targeted messages. Grant Application Review and Approval Process For every project, ESS will assign a QA/QC manager, which is an important factor of a successful grant application. We will use our internal grant checklist to ensure the application package is ready for submittal. This process will follow the WPS and an internal guide for editorial quality. To ensure grant applications are completed efficiently, ESS will arrange a meeting with the City Project Manager to answer questions, finalize budget, and schedule concerns and to further align the project with the grant goals and objectives. All final grant application packages will be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to submittal to the granting agency. Deliverable(s): • Final grant application package for submittal • Status report on grant applications submitted Technology Many funding agencies have online grant submittal and management tools, including the DWR Bond Management System (BMS), California DWR's Grants Review and Tracking System (GranTS), the State Water Resources Control Board's Financial Assistance Application Submittal Tool (FAAST), and the federal government's www.grants.gov website and the online submittal platforms for IRWM, BOR and some parks grants. OVA 1, Proposal to Provide Water, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services BOR BMS FAAST IRWM GranTS Grants.gov ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Furthermore, our team routinely performs grant management and administration services for funding by various agencies that utilizes some of the same portals. Deliverable(s): • Successful grant application packages for the City's records • Submittal confirmations for the City's records Cultivating partnerships with other organizations Both Sudi Shoja and Project Managers have extensive experience in managing multi - jurisdictional projects on behalf of various agencies. They have been able to create synergy between different clients to benefit all agencies and winning applications. ✓ We have been leading the efforts for Chino Basin Water Conservation Authority to partner with Inland Empire Utilities Agency on two application projects, recently funded by MWD. ✓ ESS arranged for support letters from other utility agencies to support the Coachella Valley Water District grant application and coordinated the effort to obtain results of a demonstration project benefiting all agencies in hot and regions. 3. Grant Management Support ESS has provided grant management and compliance monitoring services for federal projects on behalf of several agencies since the start of our company. As you will read in the subsequent sections, ESS's approach to grant management and compliance monitoring is holistic and ensures that all management and compliance tasks are met efficiency and promptly. Our approach can be broken down into the below general tasks which are as follows; 1. Grant Management and Development of Work Plan Structure (WPS) for each phase 2. Compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations 3. Technical Narratives for basis of the projects including scope of work as it corresponds to the funding requirements, damages incurred, cost and schedule 4. Develop templates for project reporting needs to streamline the process 5. Reimbursement Requests for all eligible costs and all the FEMA required forms 6. Progress Reports as need to include narratives on scope of work, budget, and schedule 7. Grant closeout process 8. Record retention and audits Summary of our general services for grants management is presented below: 13 Proposal to Provide Water, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services Grant Management 7 N* • Funding File Setup • Applicable Regulations: CFR, State, Local • RFP/Specification Preparation • Procurement Process • Verify Eligible Costs • Grantlnvoicing • Grant Reporting • Monitor Grant Sunset • Audit Management (Davis Bacon, AIS, • Close-out Process • Audit Ready Documentation • Final Project Invoicing • Final Project Report • Participation in Final Project Audits • Receipt of Final Funding Approval ✓ ESS provided a thorough review of agreements with BOR for LBWD, identifying the sections that need to be added to construction documents. ✓ ESS has been providing compliance -monitoring and reimbursement services for City of Palm Springs' $29 million wastewater treatment projects. In the final audit by the SWRCB, ESS was complimented by the auditors and received full approval of its processes. ✓ ESS has been providing successful grant compliance on a $280 million San Bernardino County Transportation Authority project that consists of more than 11 different funding sources. Project Management Status Reports ESS will follow the City's directions for timing and formatting of status reports and will revise it based on the input received from staff. The status reports in general will identify the following: • Status of grant applications under development • Submitted grant application details such as amounts, submittal dates and expected notices of funding • Action items and timelines for tasks needing completion • Upcoming grant funding opportunities relevant to each project • Updates on any legislative items or funding opportunity guidelines affecting the City's funding strategy plan • Contract control information, responsible party and items needed from the City Deliverable(s): • Comprehensive status Report on a periodic basis as determined by the City 14 Pro osol to Provide Water Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services P 9 Accountability Simply put, we take ownership of our work. The ESS team is built on the principles of performing high quality work where the Principals are directly involved and accountable for the projects we submit. Working together, with transparency and cooperation between ESS and our clients, this overall approach to grant -writing contract projects have helped ensure our clients' success. 4. Optional Additional Services Additional Services ESS staff are fully capable of bringing their extensive experience in design and construction of water utilities to provide additional services as needed. As former agency personnel, ESS team members are fully prepared to support the City Project Manager with all required analysis, reports, design review and specification sections, cost estimating, preparation of staff reports, and resolutions as needed. ESS is also available to review the project documents prior to advertisement to make sure that specifications meet all the grant requirements such as those needed for Federally funded projects or EPA labor compliance requirements. ✓ SWRCB announced project readiness as a criterion for higher ranking 30 days prior to grant deadline. ESS staff used their technical expertise to prepare specifications on behalf of four agencies that all received the highest ranking and the requested funding. ✓ In an expedited grant application for the City of Santa Ana, ESS was tasked with preparation of all the grant requirement documents including CEQA, cost estimates and direct coordination with SCE and City's consultants to finalize the technical reports for a successful award from BOR on a hydropower improvement project. D. FIRM AND TEAM EXPERIENCE Background Engineering Solutions Services (ESS) was founded by Sudi Shoja, PE, a former City Engineer who has more than 29 years of experience in managing CIP and Water and Sewer programs of over $100 million. She founded ESS in 2012 with the goal of assisting local entities in achieving their goals in funding and compliance, program management, quality assurance/quality control, and project delivery. She leverages her successful experience with transforming the agencies where she worked from losing funding to securing the maximum grant funding possible, meeting the various funding agency requirements, and serving as examples for successful audit processes. As a result, she has earned a reputation that gained us our impressive repeat client list in a short timeframe. Included below are a few examples: • ESS applications received over 30% of the awarded funds from Bureau of Reclamation for its clients in March 2022 • ESS applications received 20% of the awarded funds from Department of Water Resources for its clients in December 2021 • Received approval from WIFIA for over $50 million for two projects 15 Proposal to Provide Water, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services • Unmatched experience in submital of successful application for a variety of projects to Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) • Successfully awarded $39.2 Million in greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction funding • Prepared successful cogeneration project application for $8 million in funding • The SRF application package for $103 million to SWRCB was approved in record time and with no comments • California Office of Emergency Services (CaIOES) has recommended multiple grant applications prepared for seismic retrofit, climate change and sea level rise, fire and flood control to U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for funding. • Restructured a grant application for energy efficiency that resulted in more than $5.1 million of grant funding & $32 million in SRF funding for the City of Palm Springs • Created a funding strategy for the City of Hemet that resulted in $6 million in savings and more than 15 million in funding • Identified more than $20 million in water quality grants for two agencies • Successfully awarded Proposition 84 grants in two cycles • Successful management of various federal, state and local grants for projects up to $280 Million through 11 different funding sources • ESS arranged for a funding fair attended by SWRCB, FEMA & County representatives ESS is comprised of former agency personnel who are thoroughly familiar with the intricate details of various funding requirements and excel at strategic planning for clients to maximize the potential for securing grants, successful management for meeting the requirements, obtaining proper authorization and reimbursements and positive audit process of the projects. ESS is certified as a 16 0 Proposal to Provide Water, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) with 12 employees at its office in Laguna Hills. Engineering Solution Services fully understands the inner workings of the regional and municipal government process. Comprised of former government engineering and traffic managers, we have been confronted with many of the same design, budget, schedule and project -delivery challenges that face our client governments. This understanding allows our people to think like public agencies and address the challenges they are facing with proactive, well -planned, cost-efficient, and innovative solutions tailored to your needs. We approach every project strategically and scale our resources to fit the agency and scope of work. ESS specializes in various funding resources, such as: CA Department of Water Resources Control Board for State Revolving Funds (SRF), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), US Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Title XVI, Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM), Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA), Propositions 1, 13, 50, 68, and 84, Water Department of Water Resources (DWR), Infrastructure Finance & Innovation Act (WIFIA), FEMA related grants, Air Quality Management District (AQMD), Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN), California Air Resources Board (GARB), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Commerce -Economic Development Administration, funding for brownfields and remedial services, Department of Parks and Recreation, Land and Water Conservation Funds, Natural Resources Agency, Outdoor Equity Grants, Recreational Trails Program, Urban Greening Project, Community Project Funds, Environmentally Enhanced Mitigations, Southern California Edison (SCE) and conservancies, Our services include: Fund Strategy Development, Grant Writing, & Fund Compliance We are committed to being accountable and sharing ownership of the product and service. We believe that successful projects are a result of a well -managed and motivated team. Our team members possess a proven ability to establish and implement best practices, maintain continuity and flexibility, and deliver timely responses. We offer accessibility to a network of experts to address unique needs. We believe in doing the job right the first time. Our commitment to providing excellent customer service has gained us repeated clients and contracts. We understand the challenges and requirements of municipal governments since many of our staff have held senior and executive management positions with California cities, including Public Works Directors, City Engineers, Capital Project Managers, and Construction Managers. This background and experience is important because document preparation will require a high level of interaction with the state project managers ESS is the right team to provide the consulting services for identifying and securing grants, finalizing agreements and monitoring funding compliance. We work as your partner, incorporating grant funding conversations in the process of each project as early as possible in order to maximize the potential for planning grant funding as well as 17 Ja t Proposal to Provide Water, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services implementation grand funding. Proprietary tools, such as our Work Plan Structure (WPS), in conjunction with our team's extensive experience and relationships with funding agencies, make this process easy. ESS office consists of 12 people. John Robinson Consulting (JRC) Subconsultant: John has more than 25 years of experience in engineering consulting, construction management, project leadership/project management, operational/fiscal management and market sector strategy development focused most recently on obtaining local, State and Federal grants and/or loans for public agencies and special districts. He assisted in pre and post grant award administration managing the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Title XVI funding, State Revolving Fund (SFR) Proposition 50, State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)Proposition 13, Department of Water Resources Proposition 84 Rounds 1-4, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Local Resources Program and Recycled Water Retrofit Program monies in order to complete the approximately $182 million of storm water and recycled water projects for clients in southern California. He assisted in completing the coordination with the funding agency on behalf of clients including monthly reports, progress deliverables, proposed financial breakdowns and coordinating field meetings. Our Core Business is Funding Experience The following highlights grants we have applied and/or managed in the last ten years: In AdMIL Qv Proposal to Provide Water Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writin Services P a Agency City of Belvedere Projects Sea Level Rise, Erosion Control Funding Sources Dept of Parks, FEMA/BRIC Value(millions) City of Carlsbad Parks, SCADA, Street Im rov, CPF, ATP, HSIP, SWRCB $ 14.30 City of Commerce Traffic Signal Coordination HSIP $ 1.00 Coachella Valley Water District AMI, Stormwater WIFIA, FEMA, BOR $ 58.50 City of Downey Water Quality SWRCB $ 8.00 Desert Water Agency Water/Energy Efficiency BOR $ 0.50 City of Fort Bragg Water Supply Pipeline & Reservoir DWR/SWRCB $ 19.50 City of Hemet Multiple Projects Flood, LPP, HBP, Prop 68 $ 28.00 Ctly of Irvine Multi le Projects ATP, HSIP $ 2.00 City of Long Beach Complete Street Project LPP $ 2.88 Long Beach Water Department Parks, AMI, Wells, RW BOR, SWRCB, $ 12.00 Mission Springs Water District Water/Energy Efficiency BOR $ 0.30 City of Newport Beach Emergency Management FEMA/Cal EMA $ 9.00 Olivenhain Water District AMI BOR $ 0.50 Orachard Dale Water District Seismic Retrofit FEMA/CaIOES $ 4.00 City of Palm Springs WWTP, Cogeneration Project SWRCB SRF/GPR $ 37.00 City of Petaluma AMI, RW DWR $ 11.50 City of Redwood City RW & AMI SWRCB $ 7.00 San Bernardino Associated Governmen Multi le Pfo'ecWGHG Reduction TIRCP/DOT $ 39.20 San Bernardino Municipal Water Department Recycled Water E>pansion Water & Sever FEMA, SWRCB BOR, DWR $ 21.00 City of Sacramento Parks, Water & Sewer, Storm watei Parks, BOR SWRCB $ 11.60 City of Santa Ana RW, Energy, Water, Sewer Various $ 6.95 Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency AMI, Wells, PFAS BOR, Title XVI $ 4.00 South Coast Water District Water & Sewer SRF, BOR $ 103.00 Turlock Irrigation District Parks, water/ener e , Dams Dept of Parks, FEMA, BOR $ 3.70 City of Tustin Multiple Projects ATP, HSIP $ 3.06 City of Vista Parks, Storm Water, Bike Trails,Sevver, Streets Prop 84, EPA, HSIP, SWRCB $ 64.00 City of Wildomar Storm Water, Bike Trails, Streets FEMA/CaIOES, ATP, HSIP $ 2,70 Total: i $ 501.13 Resumes of key people are included in Appendix. 19 ] m 2 e u m k I � 96 \}�} )]/¥ /§ ■ )�/) ) k\§kt)) �/\\j�)) } /§ 7: �) )*\( J; 6 Proposal to Provide Water Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services P � 9 E. RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Grant Identification, Writing, & Compliance Services, City of Santa Ana Utility Department, Santa Ana, CA (2017-Present) ESS was selected in 2018 to provide needs assessment, grant identification, grant writing and compliance services for the Water and Sewer services Department. ESS started by reviewing the City's CIP and unfunded projects and developed a funding plan by identifying grants. To date, ESS has prepared successful applications for Bureau of Reclamation, CaIOES, Proposition 1, and State Revolving Funds that are near completion for the following oroiects: Grant Projects Amount Funding Agency Program $5 million Bureau of Drought Contingency 4 Well Projects Reclamation $1.5 million Bureau of Water Energy AMI System Reclamation Efficiency $10.1 million SWRCB DWSRF AMI - Pending $5.2 million SWRCB DWSRF Well 32- In process $75,000 SWRCB Prop 1 Water Recycle Master Plan $100,000 SAWPA Well design $75,000 Bureau of Water Energy Irrigation Improvements Reclamation Efficiency $1.5 million SWRCB CWSRF Septic to sewer- In process $300k CaIOES Community Power Emergency Well Back-up Resiliency Generator The above work has been completed since January 2018. Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade, City of Palm Springs, Palm Springs, CA (2014- 2019) Responsibilities for the City of Palm Springs began with preparation of SRF loan applications for the $29 million Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade & 8 million for a cogeneration project. We arranged for a meeting with the SRF management in Sacramento and provided a presentation that assured adding this project to the priority list. During the complex process for this project, we were able to provide continuous coordination with three state SRF project 21 Proposal to Provide Water Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing g Services e managers and obtain approvals for every phase. This project was completed in March 2017. In the process, ESS identified project elements that qualified for additional grants, resulting in successful award of more than $5.1 million in grants the City did not expect. We prepared Green Project Reserve grant funding application and exhibits for the following: • Variable Frequency Drive • LED Lighting • High Efficiency Motors • Combined Heat and Power Cogeneration • SCADA System Upgrade • Site Improvement ESS also provided SRF compliance including project reporting, reimbursements, monitoring of AIS, DBEand prevailing wages that resulted in successful audit session. on behalf of the City. s, Long Beach Water Department, Long Beach, CA (2017-Present) ESS has been providing grant assistance services for each of the listed agencies that started with a needs assessment and review of the agency's CIP projects and unfunded projects. ESS presented a funding strategy and matching opportunities to projects that was approved by the Long Beach Water Department (LBWD). ESS has prepared the following successful applications for LBWD: Grant Amount Funding Agency Program Projects $1.5 million Bureau of Reclamation WEEG AMI $4.2 million Bureau of Reclamation DRP 4 Wells $75,000 FEMA Training Emergency Response Training $1.1.97 million BOR Title XVI Park/Recycled Projects ESS has been working with LBWD since December 2017 and ESS has been responsible for 100% of the work noted here. Grant Identification, Writing & Compliance Services, San Bernardino Municipal Water Department, San Bernardino, CA (2018-Present) ESS has been providing grant identification and writing services. ESS has been participating in several meetings with department director to identify fundable elements of a project and provide a funding strategy. Grant Amount Funding Agency Program Projects $5.5 million FEMA Hazard Mitigation Seismic Retrofit of 4 reservoirs rya Proposal to Provide Water, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services $7.57 million SWRCB DWSRF Seismic Retrofit of 4 reservoirs $9.9 million SWRCB CWSRF WWTP expansion $3.4 million SWRCB DWSRF Water pipeline Rehabilitation $2 million DWR Urban Multibenefit AM] System $500,000 Bureau of WaterSMART AM] System Reclamation Grant Writing Services City of Carlsbad, CA (2019-Present) ESS worked closely with local representative offices and various City departments to identify projects that would rank best for selection and has been very successful in preparation of grant applications that resulted in funding allocations in both 2021 and 2022. ESS has been working with various City Department to identify potential projects and grant opportunities for funding. Cr,��City of Carlsbad Grant Amount Funding Agency Program Projects $4 million Community Project Funds Annual Allocation - 2022 Veterans Park $5 million Community Project Funds Annual Allocation - 2021 Neighborhood Revitalization $4.6 million SWRCB CWSRF SCADA System $1.2 million FHWA HSIP multiple projects $15 million Multiple aencies Pending Grade Separation Grant Writing Services City of Sacramento, CA (2020-Present) ESS has provided the City of Sacramento's Department of Utilities (DOU) with grant writing services for various projects and funding programs since 2020. ESS has been working with several City Utility and Parks Department staff to identify potential projects and grant opportunities for funding. Grant Amount Funding Agency Program Projects $1.5 million BOR WaterSMART Well Improvement $5 million Caltrans Clean CA Parks Expansion $9.4 million SWRCB SRF Pump Station $500,000 BOR Water/Energy Efficiency Turf Removal 23 Proposal to Provide Water Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services P 9 F. SCHEDULE All the above ESS team members are available and committed to delivery of the work described in this proposal. ESS team members have been working with each other for several years and we do not foresee a change for the duration of this contract. We will start working upon notice of award and complete the tasks within the specified time frame to meet City and funding agency requirements. Availability Chart Name & Designation Availability Sudi Shoja, PE, FASCE 65% John Robinson, Project Manager 60% Carlos Pineda, PE 50% Gary Sturdivan 50% Tamim Atayee, PE 50% Chenxia Li, Ph.D 70% Antonio Shaibani, PE 60% Anna Segur 70% James Klueber 70% Savannah Regan 70% ; T�Eel : &I Below are the references for the above listed projects: City of Santa Ana: Nabil Saba, PE/ Executive Director/ (714) 647-3378/ nsabaesanta-ana.ora Rudy Rosas, PE, Principal Civil Engineer/ (714) 647-3379/ rrosas(aDsanta-ana.orq City of Long Beach -Water Department: Dean Wang, PE/ Water Resources Manager/ (562) 570-2311/ dean.wang(o)lbwater.org San Bernardino Municipal Water Department: Devin Arciniega/ Water Conservation/ Public Affairs Coordinator/ (909) 453-60521 Devin.Arcinieaaesbmwd.oro City of Carlsbad: Jason Haber/ Intergovernmental Affairs Director/ (442) 339-2958/ Jason. haber aC )carlsbadca.aov City of Sacramento: Tyler Stratton/ Program Specialist/ (916) 808-1284/ tstratton(a)cityofsacramento. org 24 Proposal to Provide Water, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services City of Palm Springs: Donn Uyeno, PE / Principal Engineer/ (760) 323-8253/ Donn. Uveno a-palmspringsca.gov THIS IS WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US: ESS really wants to help our City. Very organized and follow up is incredible. If you work with Sudi you will see that she makes every effort to be a huge support and not a burden. She takes care of her clients and you can tell she is passionate about what she does. ESS works to collect the information themselves instead of asking you for it and are very responsive when we have questions. ESS would be an asset to you. Kris Jensen, Public Works Director, City of Hemet You couldn't pick anyone better to help you get and find grant funding. A great resource that won't leave you hanging once the grant comes in and would guide you through the process and be happy to answer any of your questions after the fact. Doug Erdman, Principal Civil Engineer, City of Lake Forest She has been very responsive and has tried to keep all staff on track by checking in and urging us to keep the ball and direct contact with the project managers with the Green Project Reserve. They are really on top moving. From a customer service prospective ESS has been great, and their services are pretty affordable. ESS has a good relationship of the timeline and has been helping to keep us all motivated. Erik Brown, Novato Sanitary District Sudi with ESS is an expert and is extremely knowledgeable on what pieces of the process will need to be put where, and in what order. Carefully orchestrated. Betty Burnett, General Manager, SOCWA If you want to get grant funding, ESS is the expert and involved in the "grant community" and has been extremely successful. Larry Pierce, Public Works Director (former), City of Vista We had a wish list of the things we wanted to accomplish, and ESS found the funding which matched our goals most. ESS made it clear what we could actually apply for. ESS knows all of the ins and outs of the application process. The rules change all of the time, and ESS is quite knowledgeable. ESS is also very thorough in their follow through. Finding ESS has been a big plus for the City. ESS was highly recommended to us. Rick Moreno, Facility Manager, City of San Bernardino 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES AND SCHEDULE Below table provides a general outline of the process and an approximate schedule for the deliveries. However, ESS has the depth of resources to provide grant applications in more expedited manner if needed. Grant Application Development Process Scope Outside Funding/On-Call Research: ESS will provide Ongoing notification and summaries of all applicable grants to City Project Scope Funding Proposal Development Developing overall grant Week 1-2 outline; working with appropriate Department staff and team to determine writing assignments 25 Proposal to Provide Water, r p to , Sewer, Public Works Grant Writing Services Task Review grant guidelines with City staff, review project and other relevant documentation, Identify eligibility & funding requirements, terms, conditions, and other key parameters Deliverable Work Plan Structure to guide meetings and receive direction if moving forward with the grant application. Task Request information on requiring long lead action items such Week 1-2 as support letters, and resolutions. Task Locate, research, and analyze data in compliance with funders' guidelines, including specific community information or other specialized items Deliverable Provide draft support letters, council reports and resolutions Scope Provide budget guidance, prepare BCA in conformance with Week 2-3 grant requirements, project records and City policies Task Review project budget against grant guidelines and Week 2- 3 information Deliverable Draft budget information and Benefit Cost Analysis for City review Scope Organizing facts, data, statistics and narrative collected and Week 2-3 written as part of assigned projects and making those items available to the Department Task Draft various grant application sections Task Prepare exhibits, attachments, forms and other requirements Task City review and finalize application materials based on input Scope Ensuring that all required components of proposal are included week 3-4 in submission, ensuring adherence to grant evaluation criteria Task Continue to draft application, use internal grant application checklist and WPS outline to guide QA/QC Deliverable Final application materials for review Task City review and finalize application materials based on input Week 4-6 Task Ensure City has copies of all application materials Deliverable Final grant application package with all attachments and submittal confirmation Scope Program Administration and Delivery Upon Grant Award Grant agreement negotiations, staff reports and resolutions Based on deadlines Submit status reports, reimbursement requests based on funding agency requirements Submit status of all funding pursuits to the City Monthly 3. FEE PROPOSAL As directed in the RFP, the Attachment 4, Fee Schedule is submitted separately. 1001 0 Proposal to Provide Water, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services CERTIFICATIONS APPENDIX ATTACHMENT 3-1: NON -COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT CERTIFICATIONS NON -COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT (Title 23 United States Code Section 112 and Public Contract Code Section 7106) To the CITY OF SANTAANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS In accordance with Title 23 United States Code Section 112 and Public Contract Code 7106 the BIDDER declares that the bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation; that the bid is genuine and not collusive or sham; that the BIDDER has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other BIDDER to put in a false or sham bid, and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived or agreed with any BIDDER or anyone else to put in a sham bid, or that anyone shall refrain from bidding; that the BIDDER has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the bid price of the BIDDER or any BIDDER, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the bid price, or of that of any other BIDDER, or to secure any advantage against the public body awarding the contract of anyone interested in the proposed contract; that all statements contained in the bid are We; and, further, that the BIDDER has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her bid price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, or paid, and will not pay, any fee to any corporation, partnership, company association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham bid. Note: The above Non -collusion Affidavit is part of the Proposal. Signing this Proposal on the signature portion thereof shall also constitute signature of this Non -collusion Affidavit. BIDDERS are cautioned that making a false certification may subject the certifier to criminal prosecution. Signed State of California County of Orange Subscribed and swam to (or affirmed) before me on this 25 day of duly 2021 by proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) who appeared before me. Notary Public Signature Notary Public Seal City of Santa Ana RFP 22-064 Page 23 27 0 Proposal to Provide Water Sewer, and Public W p Irc Works s Grant Writing Services APPENDIX ATTACHMENT 3-2: NON -LOBBYING CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATIONS The prospective participant certifies, by signing and submitting this bid or proposal, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that: No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal contract, the making of any federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. 2. If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence any officer or employee of any federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this federal contract, grant loan, loan or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit a "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities". This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U. S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. The prospective participant also agrees by submitting his or her bid or proposal that he or she shall require that the language of this certification be included in all lower tier subcontracts, which exceed $100,000 and that all such sub recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. Firm: Engineering Solutions Services Signed /Printed Name: 1) �h Such Shoja,PE Title: Principal Date: July 25, 2022 City of Santa Ana RFP 22-064 Page 24 V Proposal to Provide Water Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services P 9 APPENDIX ATTACHMENT 3-3: NON-DISCRIMINATION CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATIONS The undersigned consultant or corporate officer, during the performance of this contract, certifies as follows: The Consultant shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The Consultant shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without, regard to their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The Consultant agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. 2. The Consultant shall, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Consultant, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. 3. The Consultant shall send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he/she has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice to be provided advising the said labor union or workers' representatives of the Consultant's commitments under this section, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment. 4. The Consultant shall comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor. 5. The Consultant shall furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and by rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his/her books, records, and accounts by the administering agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation, to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations, and orders. 6. In the event of the Consultant's non-compliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this contract or with any of the said rules, regulations, or orders, the contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and the Consultant may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts or federally assisted construction contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Execution Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulations, or order of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by law. City of Santa Ana RFP 22-064 Page 25 29 0",L Proposal to Provide Water, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services The Consultant shall include the portion of the sentence immediately preceding paragraph (1) and the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (7) in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to Section 204 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontract or purchase order as the administering agency may direct as means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance; provided, however, that in the event the Consultant becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subconsultant or vendor as a result of such direction by the administering agency, the Consultant may request that the United States enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States. 8. Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1735, as added by Chapter 643 Stats. 1939, and as amended, No discrimination shall be made in the employment of persons upon public works because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicaps, mental condition, marital status, or sex of such persons, except as provided in Section 1420, and any consultant of public works violating this Section is subject to all the penalties imposed for a violation of the Chapter. Firm: Engineering Solutions Services Sign/Printed Name: A �/ % n Sudi Shoja, PE Title: Principal Date: July 25,2022 City of Santa Ana RFP 22-064 Page 26 tic, (9 Proposal to Provide Water, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services APPENDIX Sudi Shoja PE, RASCE, Project Manager Sudi brings more than 30 years of municipal engineering, grant and fund management experience. She has an extensive experience in securing and managing various federal, state and local funds, gaining successful audits in all cases. She has been responsible for budgeting, scheduling and implementation of annual funds of over $100 million for various agencies. Moreover, she has also held numerous leadership positions and served on committees with regional and local government, professional associations and philanthropic organizations to advance regional planning, transportation, policy issues and local interests. Some of the grants she has successfully secured are: Bureau of Reclamation, FEMA and CalOES grants, State Water Resources Control Board, Proposition 1, 13, 68 & 84, Ground Water Grant Program, EPA Green Project Reserve, State Revolving Funds (SRF), Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA), Local tax measures, and funding for climate change, environmental and numerous other grants from regional agencies. She is also very familiar with reimbursement procedures. The following are a sample of Sudi's success stories since 2012: • Successful award on all Bureau of Reclamation grants submitted to date. • $50 million in WIFIA funding for two projects in 2018 • The $103 million application package was approved in record time and received no revisions. • Identified Green Project Reserve application for City of Palm Springs to bring in more than $5.1 million in grant funding. • Award of more than $39 million in GHG reduction since 2016 Selected Project Experience Grant Writing Assistance & Administration, Wastewater Treatment Plant and Cogeneration Projects, City of Palm Springs, CA Responsible for coordination with state project managers to obtain approval for securing over $32 million of funding, $5.1 million in grants for SCADA, VFD, lighting, site development and cogeneration projects in just two applications on behalf of the City. Reimbursement for previously expended design and equipment purchases have been added to the project application. ESS has also been responsible for filing for all reporting, reimbursements and monitoring Buy America, DBE and prevailing wage requirements per EPA regulations for two successful audits by SWRCB. As -Needed Grant Writing Services, Water and Sewer Department, City of Santa Ana, CA 911 Proposal to Provide Water Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing p t ng Services Responsible for identification of grant funding opportunities, preparation of a funding strategy that identified over $20 million in grant funding, successful grant applications and compliance - management services for grants from for BOR, SWRCB, SAWPA for over $20 million in funding. As -Needed Grant Writing Services, Long Beach Water Department, Long Beach, CA Responsible for identification of grant funding opportunities, preparation of a funding strategy and preparation successful grant applications for Bureau of Reclamation Drought Resiliency and Water Energy Efficiency Grant Programs, and Title 16 and compliance -management services for the Department. ESS has identified and applied for grants over 3.5 million since 2018. As -Needed Grant Writing Services, Coachella Valley Water District, Coachella Valley, CA Responsible for preparation of successful applications to WIFIA for funding over $50 million for two projects. Also, prepared two successful applications for FEMA funding that were approved by CalOES to FEMA for funding, preparation of a successful application for AMI demonstration project from Bureau of Reclamation Funding Grant Writing Services, Multiple Projects, City of Hemet Water Department, Hemet, CA Responsible for preparation of grant application packages for more than $10 million in grant and $18 million in SRF loan for Automated Water Metering, master plans. water distribution system upgrades and sewer collection system on behalf of the City. Storm Water & Recycling Grants, City of Downey, CA Responsible for identification & application of successful $4 million for stormwater quality project that and submittal of a grant application for a recycling project. Grant Assistance Services, South Coast Water District (SCWD), Laguna Beach, CA Project manager responsible for securing the $103 million Clean Water Act state revolving fund loan from the State Water Resources Control Board. Coordination with state to obtain approval in record time. Preparation loan application materials for the District's Tunnel Rehabilitation and Replacement Project and assisting staff with all the required resolutions and documents. Provided on -call grant tracking and grant writing support for the District. Three Application Packages for Sewer Improvement Projects, City of Laguna Beach, CA Responsible for filing applications and coordination with State project managers to obtain approval for securing $10 million funding on behalf of the City. Projects involve upgrade of sludge export force main, treatment facility upgrades and sewer line rehabilitation throughout the City. Fund Analysis and Grant Assistance, South Orange County Wastewater Authority (SOCWA), CA Responsible for review of overall engineering projects and financing alternatives and establish funding mechanism to apply for SRF funding on behalf of interested member agencies. 32 6 Proposal to Provide Water Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing p Services John Robinson, PE, F.ASCE Mr. Robinson has more than 25 years of experience in engineering, construction management, project leadership/project management, operational/fiscal management and market sector strategy development focused most recently on recycled water programs and infrastructure. Mr. Robinson's experience encompasses a variety of wastewater engineering, water reclamation and planning projects. The clients he has provided services to are mostly municipalities and cities in Southern California and Arizona. Mr. Robinson provides technical direction and project oversight for the development of public infrastructure that includes pipelines, pumping stations, reservoirs, hydraulic structures, recharge basins, and wells. His technical expertise ranges from master planning and program management to final design and construction implementation. As a project manager, he has on numerous occasions successfully led my project teams to complete the work within the project budgets and time schedules and with a high degree of responsiveness to the clients. Relevant Experience Strengths include client and project management, development of strategic marketing plans/business development, leadership of staff, staff mentorship and guidance, verbal/written communications along with fiscal analysis and financial management. City of Long Beach Grant Writing Services, Long Beach, Ca - John has been working with ESS on developing funding strategies and grant applications as needed that included Reclamation, SWRCB, and Title XVI. Water Replenishment District, Los Angeles, CA - John has been assisting ESS on developing funding strategies for the new Reclamation — Title XVI PFAS treatment funding. Chino Basin Water Conservation District, Chino, CA — John has been working with ESS and has been responsible for funding over $1 million for District's key project. Central Municipal Basin Water District, CA —As the District's Engineer, John has been leading ESS's efforts for developing a funding strategy and preparation of funding applications. Easter Municipal Water District - John has been leading ESS's efforts for preparation of a SRF application on behalf of the District. Recycled Water Master Plan — City of Santa Ana, CA - John was a team member for preparation of the RWMP that was partially funded by SWRCB. Whittier Narrows Water Recycling Project Phase IIA-Pipeline and Pump Station Project Manager responsible for the expansion of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District's recycled water system. The facilities for the project include a pump station and 33 Q0 Proposal to Provide Water Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing g Services reservoir at the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County Whittier Narrows Water Reclamation Plant and approximately 18,000 linear feet of pipeline. City of Industry Water Recycling Project Phase IIB-Pipeline, Reservoirs and Pump Station Project Manager responsible for the expansion of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District's recycled water system. The facilities for the project include a two pump station, two reservoirs in the City of West Covina and 24,000 linear feet of pipeline. City of Industry- Recycled Water Pump Station No. 1 Senior Manager responsible for the preliminary design expansion of the Recycled Water Pump Station No. 1 located at San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant. The facilities included hydraulic modeling, structural, electrical and civil/mechanical improvements. Terminal Island Treatment Plant Evaluation, City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering Project Engineer responsible for the evaluation of the viability of operation of the Terminal Island Treatment Plant. Recycled water evaluation leader with the project including conducting a series of public workshops with interested stakeholders to evaluate the TITP facility with regards to costs, operation, and long-term compliance with future treatment options and permitting requirements. Program Management, San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Facility Feasibility Report, Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District Project Manager responsible for the evaluation of multiple technologies, including microfiltration, reverse osmosis, and UV for further treatment of Title 22 recycled water for discharge to the San Gabriel River. The advance wastewater treatment evaluation including evaluation of pollution prevention program and layout of a 12-MGD facility on limited space at the San Jose Water Reclamation Facility. RP-1 Modifications, Inland Empire Utilities Agency Responsible for the RP-1 Dechlorination and Solids Process Upgrades Project as well as the Asset Management Project. The work encompasses conceptual design, detailed design, specifications, drawings and office engineering. The dechlorination station requires capacity expansion for the planned increased in wastewater reuse. The digester gas handling facilities will be expanded to 1300 scfm for improved hydrogen sulfide, humidity, VOC and siloxane removal. Gas handling upgrades will also include a 20,000 cubic foot digester gas holder and ultra -low emissions gas flare. Filtrate from the dewatering building will also be equalized for better flow management. City of Rialto WWTP No. 5 Expansion, Chevron Energy Solution As the Principal in Charge for the City of Rialto WWTP No. 5 Expansion which is increasing from 6 MGD to 12 MGD including one primary, two aeration basins, two secondary and full integration with the existing facility. Responsibilities include project management, supervision of design, client coordination, meeting attendance. 6-Inch Export Sludge Force Main Replacement, South Coast Water District/Aliso Water Management Association Project Engineer responsible for the design of approximately seven miles of 6-inch primary sludge force main in an environmentally sensitive regional park and City of Laguna Niguel Park. The design involved two creek crossings, a minor highway crossing, interface with the existing plant facilities, civil grading, and pigging equipment modification. Project Manager, Biosolids Strategic Plan, South Orange County Wastewater Authority, CA Developed a biosolids management strategy utilizing current findings on disposal and composting alternatives, including consideration of local facilities totally for SOCWA and opportunities with other local agencies. 34 6 Proposal to Provide Water, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services Carlos Pineda, PE, Senior Civil Engineer Carlos is a registered civil engineer in the State of California with over 38 years of experience in civil engineering and project management. He has extensive experience working for both private and public sectors. His private sector design experience covers a wide range of projects including residential master planned communities and "in tract' residential improvements. His public works design experience covers a wide variety of projects including the improvement of major arterials, secondary highways and collectors, flood control and drainage projects, ADA retrofit, and safe routes to school projects. Relevant Experience Trail Restoration Project, City of Huntington Beach, CA Carlos has been responsible for successful development of a conceptual plan for the Shipley Park trail project that met the approval of the Parks Board members. Carlos then prepared the application for the California Department of Parks and Recreation Linear Park and Trail, City of Seal Beach, CA Responsible for development of a grant application for development of a linear park to achieve trail connectivity that included research and preparation of the narrative and all the Clean CA Grant requirement for the Project. Park Expansion Project, City of Sacramento, CA Responsible for development of a conceptual plan and preparation of the narrative and all the Clean CA Grant requirement for the Project. Landscaping Restoration, City of Seal Beach, CA Preparation of a grant application package for the median landscape retrofit for the City of Seal Beach for conformity with Caltrans requirements and City General Plan. . Recycling Water Projects, Central Basin Municipal Water District, CA Responsible for preparation of 3 application packages for cities of Downey, Southgate and Bell Gardens. Developed cost estimate and the grant application for submittal on behalf o the agency. LOSSAN Corridor, Peer Review, Hydrology & Hydraulics, San Diego, CA As part of RailPros Team, Carlos has been providing peer review on Civil engineering plans for several portions of the LOSSAN Corridor project. Metro- Metrolink Station Location Studies, Los Angeles, CA ESS served as a sub consultant and provided site study and study the utility constraints involved. This study included four stations and multiple alternatives for each location. The utility study included coordination with various stakeholders such as cities, and SCE. 35 0 Proposal to Provide Water Sewer, an Grant p d Public Works ant Writing Services Senior Project Manager — Community Development/Transportation (Stantec) As a Senior Project Manager he was responsible for the marketing of Engineering Services to municipalities and other private clients such as developers, builders and architects. Responsible for the management of Projects including close coordination with clients and with the Project team, responsible for executing the project, producing and submitting deliverables and meeting the budget and schedule established in the contract. Supervised engineers in the preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) for the construction of Civil Engineering projects, including residential subdivisions, public works projects and community parks. Provided Quality Assurance and Quality Control for the Projects. Also, provided clients with engineering support during the Construction Phase of the projects, including responding to RFI's, plan revisions, review of submittals etc. Sample Projects: • Butterfield Stage Road Phase III Improvements, Temecula. • Lincoln Park ADA and Landscape Improvement Project, Pomona. • Boys and Girls Parking Lot Improvements, San Clemente • Camino De Los Mares Improvements, San Clemente • Cress Street Sidewalk and Retaining Wall Improvements, Laguna Beach. • Queda Way Drainage and Retaining Wall Improvements, Laguna Beach. • Village Pond Park Improvements, Lake Forest • NW Open Space Park, San Juan Capistrano • Avella Apartments, Irvine, The Irvine Company • Los Serranos Infrastructure Improvements -Safe Routes to Schools Program Phase 3, Chino Hills • Project Manager for Various CIP Projects for the City of Pomona. — Staff Augmentation Director of Engineering (CivilSource) As a Director of Engineer was responsible for the marketing of Engineering Services to municipalities and other private clients. Responsible for the management of Projects including close coordination with clients and with the Project design team, responsible for executing the project, producing and submitting deliverables and meeting the budget and schedule established in the contracts. Supervised engineers in the preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) for the construction of Civil Engineering Public Works projects. Responsible for providing quality assurance and quality control for all projects. Also, provided clients with engineering support during the Construction Phase of the projects, including responding to RFI's, plan revisions, review of submittals etc. Assisted in providing civil engineering assistance to Cities as part of Staff Augmentation, this included providing engineering advice and plan checking for ongoing permit applications. Sample Projects: • Cerritos Avenue Widening Project, City of Cypress. • SR2S Hermosa View Improvements, Hermosa Beach • Retaining Wall Improvements — Moulton Parkway, County of Orange • Mermaid St. Sidewalk and Retaining Wall Improvements, Laguna Beach • Project Manager for Various Projects for the City of Laguna Woods. — Staff Augmentation 9 l Proposal to Provide Water, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services Director of Engineering — Vice President of Engineering (PENCO Engineering) As a Director and Vice President of Engineering was responsible for the marketing of our Engineering Services to municipalities and other private clients such as developers, builders and school districts. Responsible for the management of Projects including close coordination with clients and with our Design Project team consisting of project manager, project engineers and designers, responsible for the execution of the projects, submittal of the agreed deliverables and meeting the budget and schedule established in the Contracts. Supervise project managers, engineers and designers in the preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates for the construction of Civil Engineering projects, including residential subdivisions, school facilities, public works projects and community parks. Provided Quality Assurance and Quality Control for the Projects. Also, provided clients with engineering support during the Construction Phase of the projects, including responding to RFI's, plan revisions, review of submittals etc. Sample Projects: • Village at The Park Residential Community, Camarillo, DR Horton • Portola Parkway Infrastructure Improvements, Irvine, The Irvine Company • Jeffrey Parkway Infrastructure Improvements, Irvine, The Irvine Company • Citywide Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project Group 5, Lincoln Ave -between Gilbert St. and Magnolia Ave, Anaheim • Parking Lot Reconstruction and ADA Improvements - Carmelitos and Harbor Housing Developments, County of LA - Community Development Commission • Construction Technology Building and East Parking Structure, City of Los Angeles, LAUSD • Mater Dei High School Athletic & Aquatic Complex, Santa Ana, The Austin Company • 9th Street Span Elementary School, Quatro Design Architects, City of Los Angeles, LAUSD 37 (P Proposal to Provide Water Sewer, and Pub P , Tamim Atayee, PE, F.ASCE, Senior Project Manager Mr. Atayee is a registered professional engineer with 31 years of experience. Tamim works as a technical expert for grant applications that involve expertise in hydraulics, hydrology, water resource engineering, flood hazard mitigation, scour, sediment transport and stormwater management. He is a skilled designer and a capable manager and has authored many technical papers. Mr. Atayee is experienced in both numerical and physical modeling of hydraulic problems and has, amongst other things, developed hydrology and hydraulics software used as standards in the industry. As a subcontractor to the Western US Technical Evaluation Contractor to FEMA, he reviewed several map revision processes, such as Letters of Map Revisions, for projects that impacted flood hazard areas. On the other end of the process, as the technical representative for applicants, he successfully secured approval of several map revisions for land developers, public agencies, and mine property owners. Tamim's expertise and knowledge assist us in preparation of high - quality technical reports for grant applications that result in minimal comments and expedited review of applications. The following are Tamim's experiences and skills: • Expert in preparing FEMA related grants related to flooding • Technical expertise that lend to writing highly qualified & credible reports for grant applications • Trusted expert working with various Caltrans districts GPR application • Extensive experience in hydraulics, hydrology, water resource engineering, flood hazard mitigation, scour, sediment transport and storm water management. Relevant Work Experience Storm Water Grants, Coachella Valley Water District, Coachella Valley, CA Technical expert in development of successful intent letters and grant applications on two top priority projects for the district. Review of District documents and recommendations and preparation of grant sections to meet the funding goals. FEMA Grant Applications, Coachella Valley Water District, Coachella Valley, CA Responsible for review of agency documents for the two regional storm drain projects and preparation of successful phase I grant applications. Preparation of technical sections and interpretations to match the funding. Development of required technical documents for the Benefit Cost analysis. Sustainability Grants, Port of long Beach, Long Beach, CA Responsible for preparation of technical documents and all the necessary justifications for a sustainability grant funded by Homeland 99 Proposal to Provide Water Sewer, and Public Works t p o s Gran Writing Services Security. Review of agency documents, preparation of cost estimates, back up documents, exhibits and other information as needed Flood Assistance Grant Program, City of Wildomar, Wildomar, CA Prepared Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA), technical reports, cost estimate and all back up documentation. Otay River Bridge, San Diego, CA provided hydrologic, hydraulic and scour engineering services to assist with the design of the new State Route 125 Toll Road Bridge over Otay. The objective of the project was to characterize the hydraulics and scour potential and develop countermeasures to sustain the erosive forces to which the bridge substructure would be subjected. Alta La Jolla Restoration, San Diego, CA Responsible for independent assessment of the hydrologic, hydraulic and channel stability of outlet channel of a storm drain system in the private development, Alta La Jolla in San Diego, California. The objective of the project was to characterize the drainage and develop a concept to stabilize the eroded outlet channel. Caltrans Drainage Law & floodplain Issues Course Development & Delivery, CA Responsible for development of two one -day courses and delivery to various Caltrans Districts in the state. Class material was developed for highway designers to discuss hydrology and hydraulic & identify issues pertaining to floodplains and effective discharge, minimize liability to public agencies short courses for FHWA, and Caltrans Caltrans Expert Services, San Bernardino County, CA Provided expert witness services to the San Bernardino office of Caltrans for a successful conclusion of the case. The area of expertise included hydrology, hydraulics and sediment transport for the flood damage analysis of Lobecks Pass in a lawsuit case against Caltrans by Pacific Gas & Electric Company. This project involved providing court testimony, and forensic analysis of the historical records ME y 'i Proposal to Provide Water, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services Chenxia Li, Federal Funding Expert Chexnia has over 20 years of experience and an extensive background in the capital planning process and in developing long-range capital improvement programs including regional and agency -wide transportation planning. She has successfully secured and managed various federal, state, and local funding measures including FTA/FRA/FEMA/Caltrans, Highway Rail Crossing Safety Account (HRCSA), Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), High Priority Projects (HPP), Transportation community and many other grants. Chenxia has been responsible for performing policy and financial analyses, negotiating agreements with FTA/FRA and other funding agencies, as well as the preparation and presentation of reports to agency board of directors. James is highly skilled in identifying appropriate measures, policies and procedures to comply with federal, state, regional, and county laws, regulations, and environmental mandates. Relevant Experience San Bernardino GHG reduction Strategy, TIRCP 2018 Grant Application Package, San Bernardino County Transpiration Authority, San Bernardino, CA Responsible for development of a successful grant application package for two significant projects in the region, meeting with CaISTA, preparation of GHG reduction and all write up. • GHG reduction demonstration project • Bus Rapid Transit Services Redlands Passenger Rail Project, San Bernardino County Transpiration Authority, San Bernardino, CA Funding expert responsible for preparation of TIRCP, PTC and FTA grants for the $280 million project. Facilitated meetings with grant funding agencies, prepared agendas and presentation topics. Researched the available documents and prepared successful grant application packages. Advised on negotiations, grant agreements, and reporting needs. Grants Manager, San Diego North County Transit District (NCTD), Oceanside, CA Responsible for final QA/QC during the BOR WaterSMART Drought Resiliency Projects grant writing process and assisted with various research, mapping, and grant writing tasks in order to submit the application promptly. Worked on 4 applications simultaneously and submitted all applications successfully and on -time. Each application was for $2 million in federal grant funding. • Administered NCTD grant programs and managed grant staff. Performed strategic, programmatic, and detailed grants management of NCTD's federal, state, and local grant programs. ,N Proposal Provide p o de Water, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services • Coordinated with the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) to forecast grant revenues for five-year capital improvement program. Developed recommendations to assign the grant funds to the capital and planning projects. • Worked with the Federal and State funding agencies for grant application/ amendments/closeout. Managed grant programs for requirements compliance. • Maintained grant database using the JD Edwards system to ensure accuracy and grant compliance. • Prepared the required project progress reports, financial status reports, and grant closeout reports. Ensured timely processing grant billings; reviewed the project expenditures against the approved project scope and in compliance with federal, state and local funding requirements; and validated appropriateness of supporting documents and justifications. • Developed and revised grant management procedures and the board finance policies. • Responsible for the SAFE schedule and the required single audit schedules. • Prepared responses to the FTA Triennial Review and Enhanced Technical Capacity Review. BOR WaterSMART Water Energy and Efficiency, Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, Olivenhain Municipal Water District, Desert Water Agency, City of Santa Ana, San Bernardino Municipal Water District Responsible for final QA/QC during the BOR WaterSMART Water Energy and Efficiency grant writing process and assisted with various research, mapping, and grant writing tasks in order to submit the applications fully and promptly. He worked on 6 applications simultaneously for this opportunity. Each application applied for $500,000 federal grant funding. Grants and Strategic Development Planner, Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) • Coordinated with FTA/FRA/FEMA/Caltrans on the grant administration, led FRA/Caltrans quarterly reviews, analyzed federal and state transportation policies and funding programs, and communicated with staffers on grant issues. • Worked with Engineering Department and Program Management Office on the programmatic issues pertaining to the capital rehabilitation and improvement projects, and prepared grant applications by closely working with the stakeholders. Participated in monthly project managers' meetings, worked with all necessary parties to ensure implementation of grant- funded projects in compliance with the grant requirements and grant contract provisions. • Administered federal and state grants; prepared the grant fact sheets to disseminate grant information; tracked contract commitments and expenditures; prepared project progress and financial reports; responded to the grantors' inquiries concerning grant compliance issues; performed the grant closeouts; and responded to the audit requests. Tracked grant balances; reviewed proposed changes to the project scope to ensure consistency with the funding agreements; reviewed and validated the eligibility of project budget reallocations by fund source and by project; and ensured the grant records being updated with a documented audit trail. 41 Proposal to Provide Water, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services • Performed timely and comprehensive analysis of capital budget versus actual expenditures at the project level and program level, and performed monthly, quarterly, and year-end reconciliations. • Maintained detailed grant records on all capital projects to ensure accuracy and integrity of the accounting records in the Oracle Financial System and reconciled the grant records. • Participated in various cross -functional meetings and task forces within the agency to address capital budgeting, financial analysis, allocation initiatives, and other funding and capital activities. Senior Capital Planning Specialist, Alameda -Contra Costa Transit District, CA • Worked with project managers to develop project scope, budget, financial plan, and delivery schedule to ensure the award of grants; prepared environmental documents for categorical exemptions; and managed the grants by closely working with the funding agencies to ensure implementation in compliance with the grant requirements and the government regulations. • Led agency's capital planning process and developed long-range capital improvement programs (Regional Transportation Plan, county's State Transportation Improvement Program, Countywide Transportation Plan and Measure B Reauthorization Expenditure Plan) and short-range capital plans. • Administered agency's federal grant programs (2006-2011) and state grant programs (1995-2010); developed grant proposals, prepared grant applications, coordinated with the funding agencies to expedite award of grants; and performed post- award grant management. • Communicated regularly with the agency Board of Directors and Executive Staff regarding funding issues, prepared and presented reports and Board items, and performed policy and financial analyses at the request of the Board Directors and General Manager. • Provided fiscal oversight of the grant implementation, set up grants in the PeopleSoft Financial System, tracked funding commitments, reviewed and validated requisitions, monitored grant expenditures and balances at project level and in aggregate to ensure grant implementation on budget and on schedule, prepared project progress reports and financial reports. • Coordinated the FTA audits, led FEMA/CaIEMA performance reviews and Air District's grant audits, and responded to the audit requests for grant information (CAFR and single audit). 42 (9 Proposal to Provide Water, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services James Klueber, Analyst James started his career as an analyst specializing in Education: BS, Environmental Economics various water resource investments and is very familiar & Policy, U.C. Berkeley, CA with Californian water law, water systems, Years of Experience: 2 federal/state/local management plans, and water infrastructure. He is a team player and brings his can -do attitude to work every day. Currently, his primary role at ESS is to provide grant compliance monitoring, QA/QC support for all grant applications and funding opportunities. His work ethics coupled with his passion for helping build stronger communities is demonstrated in his work and aligns with our ideals and qualities at ESS. James is highly skilled in identifying appropriate measures, policies and procedures to comply with federal, state, regional, and county laws, regulations, and environmental mandates. Relevant Experience Clean Water State Revolving Fund — Cities of Sacramento and Carlsbad, Valley Sanitary District, CA James has been working on submitting CWSRF applications to upgrade various components of wastewater treatment systems ranging from $4.5 to $35 million projects. Local Partnership Program (LPP) Grant, City of Carlsbad and Long Beach, CA Responsible for final QA/QC during the LPP grant writing process and assisted with various research, mapping, and other tasks in order to submit the application fully and promptly. FEMA/CalOES Grant Applications, Cities of Pasadena, Sacramento, Belvedere, Oceanside, CA Responsible for preparation of supporting documentation and estimates for a variety of projects including seismic retrofit of Dam structures, City Hall and parking structure, bridge, reservoirs, and a sea wall project that met the approval of CalOES. Grant Compliance — City of Santa Ana, CA Responsible for compliance of multiple projects with multiple sources of funding, preparation of progress reports and reimbursement forms. BOR WaterSMART Drought Resiliency Grant, Long Beach Water Department, Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, City of Santa Ana, City of Sacramento, CA Responsible for final QA/QC during the BOR WaterSMART Drought Resiliency Projects grant writing process and assisted with various research, mapping, and grant writing tasks in order to submit the application promptly. Worked on 4 applications simultaneously and submitted all applications successfully and on -time. Each application was for $2 million in federal grant funding. BOR WaterSMART Water Energy and Efficiency, Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, Olivenhain Municipal Water District, Desert Water Agency, City of Santa Ana, San Bernardino Municipal Water District Responsible for final QA/QC during the BOR WaterSMART Water Energy and Efficiency grant writing process and assisted with various research, mapping, and grant writing tasks in order to submit the applications fully and promptly. He worked on 6 applications simultaneously for this opportunity. Each application applied for $500,000 federal grant funding. 43 EXHIBIT C City of Santa Ana Proposal to Provide: Water, Sewer, and Public Works Grant Writing Services FEE PROPOSAL July 25, 2022 Submitted by n ineerin Engineering Solutions Services, Inc. g g 23232 Peralta Drive, Suite 112 [$]olutlons Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Services (949) 797-6055 A-- ^APPENDIX — -- ATTACHMENT 4: PROPOSER FEE SCHEDULE The proposer shall complete this form and Include it along with the billing rates breakdown. Proposer's fee proposal shall be submitted concurrently with the technical proposal, but in a separately sealed envelope, clearly labeled as "Fee Proposal." This shall include the firm's Standard Hourly Fee Schedule, and a Project Fee Schedule, COMPANY NAME (date) TITLE BILLING RATE Monthly Report on Grant Funding Availability $_ 0 /month Job Classifications • Project Manager/Coordinator $ 170 /Hour • Grant Writer $ 160 /Hour • Administrative Assistant $ 73 /Hour Additional Job Classifications • Project Engineer/Environmental Specialist$ 150 /Hour • CADD Operator/Grant Support • Technical Experts • Reproduction Courier Service Transportation for Audits • $__145 /Hour $ 185 !Hour $ At Cost /Hour $ At Cost /Hour $ 0.59/mile /Hour City of Santa Ana RFP 22-064 Page 27 Zavala, Talisa From: CTrax <certificate-request@ctraxjdidata.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 9:35 AM To: Sima@PrimePolicy.com;james@engineeringsolutionsservices.net; Lovegren, Leif; Zavala, Talisa Subject: Internal Notice of Compliance NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE CITY STAFF: PRINT THIS PAGE AND INCLUDE WITH AGREEMENT TO THE CLERK OF THE COUNCIL Contractor Engineering Solutions Services Name: Project No.22-064 Number: Project Engineering Solutions Services Name: The Certificate of Insurance (COI) submitted indicates that the coverages are in compliance with the insurance requirements. No further action is required at this time. The compliant coverage(s) are: TYPE OF INSURANCE AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY GENERAL LIABILITY PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY Thank you, City of Santa Ana Risk Management Division in partnership with CTrax Plus Services Team 10/4/2022 12:34 PM POLICY NUMBER EXPIRATIONDATE I!, COI DATE FILE NAME 72UECCD2464 05/01/2023 09/27/2022 COI- 9-27-22-City of Santa Ana.pdf 72SBAIT9447 08/19/2023 09/27/2022 COI- 9-27-22- City of Santa Ana.pdf PSL0239507903 08/29/2023 09/27/2022 COI- 9-27-22- City of Santa Ana.pdf 72WECGG6484 08/20/2023 09/27/2022 COI- 9-27-22- City of Santa Ana.pdf 1 NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE CITY STAFF: PRINT THIS PAGE AND INCLUDE WITH AGREEMENT TO THE CLERK OF THE COUNCIL Contractor Engineering Solutions Services Name: Project A-2022-185-02 Number: Project Agreement With Engineering Solutions Services To provide On Call Name: Grant Writing Services The Certificate of Insurance (COI) submitted indicates that the coverages are in compliance with the insurance requirements. No further action is required at this time. The compliant coverage(s) are: POLICY EXPIRATION TYPE OF INSURANCE COI DATE FILE NAME NUMBER DATE COI- 4-25-23- City of Santa AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY 72UECCD2464 05/01/2024 04/25/2023 Ana---Updated Auto.pdf COI- 9-27-22- GENERAL LIABILITY 72SBAIT9447 08/19/2023 09/27/2022 City of Santa Ana.pdf COI- 9-27-22- PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY PSL0239507903 08/29/2023 09/27/2022 City of Santa Ana.pdf COI- 9-27-22- WORKERS COMPENSATION AND 72WECGG6484 08/20/2023 09/27/2022 City of Santa EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY Ana.pdf Thank you, City of Santa Ana Risk Management Division in partnership with CTrax Plus Services Team 4/26/2023 7:36 PM ACORD DATE(MM/DD/YYYY) CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE FE(MM/D2s THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsements . PRODUCER CONTACT NAME: Slma PRIME INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. A//60NN Ext: 949 450-2310 A/c No: 949 450-2311 9891 IRVINE CENTER DRIVE#160 a DD MAIL Sima rime olic .com IRVINE, CA92618-4319 INSURER(S)AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC# LIC#01348024 INSURER^: Hartford Underwriter Inc Co 11000 INSURED INSURER B: HARTFORD ACCIDENT& INDEMNITY 22357 ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS SERVICES INC. INSURERC: Hartford Casualty Insurance Co 29424 23232 PERALTA DR INSURERD: Gemini Insurance Company 10833 STE 112 INSURER E: LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653 CA 92653 INSURERF: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT,TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN,THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. 'LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. LIMITS SHOWN ARE INCLUSIVE OF AMOUNTS REQUESTED BY THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER AND MAY NOT REFLECT POLICY LIMIT AMOUNTS IN EXCESS OF THOSE REQUESTED."Not Applicable in WY INSR TYPE OF INSURANCE ADDL SUBR POLICY EFF POLICY EXP LIMITS LTR INSD WVD POLICY NUMBER MWDD MWDD X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 2,000,000 TE CLAIMS-MADE � OCCUR PREM S DA AGES(Ea occwren.e) $ 1,000,000 MED EXP(Any one person) $ 10,000 A X Y 72SBABN7UFR 8/19/2025 8/19/2026 PERSONAL&ADV INJURY $ 2,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 4000000 X POLICYEl PRO ❑ LOC PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG $ 4 00O 000 JECT OTHER: $ AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY Ea MBINED a.den SINGLE LIMIT $ 1,000,000 X ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY(Per person) $ B XOWN A OS ONLY X AUTOSULED X 72UECCD2464 5/1/2026 5/1/2027 BODILY INJURY(Per accident) $ HIRED �/ NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGE AUTOS ONLY X AUTOS ONLY Per accident $ UMBRELLA LIAB OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $ DED RETENTION$ $ WORKERS COMPENSATION �/ PER OTH- AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY Y/N /� STATUTE ER ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE E.L.EACH ACCIDENT $ 1,000,000 C OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? Y I N/A Y 72WECGG6484 8/20/2025 8/20/2026 (Mandatory in NH) E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE $ 1,000,000 If yes,describe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $ 1,000,000 A PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY X VNPLO19697 8/29/2025 8/29/2026 P.LIABILITY $5M/$5M Retro Date 08/29/2013 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES (ACORD 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,may be attached if more space is required) City of Santa Ana,its officers,employees,agents and representatives are Additional Insureds withrespect to General and auto Liability per attached Endorsements as required by written contract. Liability,Primary/non-contributory applies per the commercial form SS00001018 attached to this Policy.Blanket Waiver of Subrogation applies infavor of the certificate holder the waiver,attached to this policy.Should any of the above-mentioned policies be canceled,a 30-day written notice will be required. APPROVED CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION By Tu Tran Nguyen at 3:33 pm,Jul09,2026 SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE Additional Insured: THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. City of Santa Ana Risk Management Division AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE 20 Civic Center PlazaAth Floor Santa Ana,CA 92701 r. ACORD 25(2025/12) ©1988-2025 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD Declarations: THE HARTFORD Business Owner's Policy Policy Number: 72 SBA BN7UFR Name of Agency/Broker: PRIME INSURANCE SERVICES INC Policy Period: 08/19/2025 to 08/19/2026, 9891 IRVINE CENTER DRIVE 160 12:01 a.m., Standard time at your mailing IRVINE, CA 92618 address shown here. Exception: 12 noon in New Hampshire. Insurer: Code: 72186083 Hartford Underwriters Insurance Company, a property and casualty company of The Previous Policy Number: Hartford. 72 SBA IT9447 One Hartford Plaza, Hartford, CT 06155 Organization Type: Corporation Named Insured and Mailing Address: Audit Period: Non-Auditable ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS SERVICES INC 23232 PERALTA DR STE 112 Insurance Provided: In return for the LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653 payment of the premium and subject to all of the terms of this policy, we agree Type of Business: Financial Planner with you to provide insurance as stated in this policy. TOTAL Total Premium includes the premium for all Coverage Parts issued to you in this policy,as well as any companion policies delivered with this policy.Total Premium includes any applicable fees and surcharges.Total Premium may change based on coverage changes made through endorsement or if your policy is subject to Premium Audit. Countersigned by: �4ele-��1�f CgQt� 05/28/2025 Authorized Representative Date A Business Owner's Policy typically covers property and business liability risks. Generally, Property insurance pays you if a covered cause of loss damages property that you own, rent or lease. Business liability insurance pays in certain cases where something you do or something you own causes injury or damage to someone else, or someone else's property. Please see the coverages and limits described in your Declarations for details regarding the insurance you purchased. This Spectrum®Business Owner's Policy consists of the Declarations,Coverage Forms,Coverage Parts,Common Policy Conditions and any other Forms and endorsements issued to be a part of the Policy.The Hartford®is Hartford Fire Insurance Company and its affiliated property and casualty insurance companies. Form:SC 00 01 10 18 1 Declarations: Business LiabilityCoverage Part Your policy includes the liability coverages listed below. The limits in the right-hand column show the maximum amount we'll pay. LIMIT OF SL 00 00 10 18 BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM Damage To Premises Rented To You Limit $1,000,000 General Aggregate Limit $4,000,000 Liability and Medical Expenses Limit $2,000,000 Medical Expenses Limit $10,000 Personal and Advertising Injury Limit $2,000,000 Products-Completed Operations Aggregate Limit $4,000,000 Property Damage Liability Deductible No Deductible ADDITIONAL BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGES SL 30 42 10 18 ADDITIONAL INSURED-DESIGNATED PERSON OR ORGANIZATION SL 30 43 10 18 ADDITIONAL INSURED-MANAGERS OR LESSORS OF PREMISES SL 30 36 10 18 ADDITIONAL INSURED-OWNERS,LESSEES OR CONTRACTORS-COMPLETED OPERATIONS SL 30 48 10 18 ADDITIONAL INSURED-OWNERS, LESSEES OR CONTRACTORS-SCHEDULED PERSON OR ORGANIZATION SL 30 40 10 18 ADDITIONAL INSURED-STATE OR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY OR SUBDIVISION OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION-PERMITS OR AUTHORIZATIONS SL 30 47 10 18 ADDITIONAL INSURED-VENDORS SL 30 18 10 18 AMENDMENT-AGGREGATE LIMITS(PER PROJECT) Included SL 30 32 06 21 BLANKET ADDITIONAL INSURED BY CONTRACT Included' SL 30 03 10 18 WAIVER OF SUBROGATION See schedule below 'Included in Business Liability Limit(s) Form Number Form Name Description Additional Details SL 30 03 10 18 WAIVER OF SUBROGATION LOC 001 BLDG 001/002 WATER Location:4040 REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF PARAMOUNT BLVD SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LAKEWOOD, CA 90712 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO Location:290 NORTH"D"� STREET, 3RD FLOOR SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92401 Form:SC 00 01 10 18 7 Declarations: Z� Business LiabilityCoverage Part CONTINUED BUSINESS LIABILITY SCHEDULES Form Number Description Additional Details CITY OF COMMERCE,CITY OF Location:2535 COMMERCE AS SUCCESSOR COMMERCE WAY AGENCY TO THE COMMERCE COMMERCE CA 90040 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,AND THEIR ELECTED AND APPOINTED BOARDS,OFFICERS,AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES ARE ADDITIONAL INSUREDS WITH RESPECT TO THIS SUBJECT, PROJECT,AND CONTRACT WITH CITY. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS Location: PO BOX 30777 COMPANY LOS ANGELES, CA 90030 THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH Location:415 DIAMOND THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH STREET REDONDO IT'S OFFICERS, ELECTED AND BEACH,CA 90277 APPOINTED OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS CITY OF SAN MARCOS, CITY OF Location:201 MATA WAY SAN MARCOS AS SUCCESSOR SAN MARCOS,CA 92069 AGENCY TO THE SAN MARCOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,AND THEIR ELECTED AND APPOINTED BOARDS,OFFICERS,AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES ARE ADDITIONAL INSUREDS WITH RESPECT TO THIS SUBJECT, PROJECT,AND CONTRACT WITH CITY. Additional Insured Name orm Location and Address SL 30 36 10 18 ADDITIONAL INSURED-OWNERS, THE RICHMAN GROUP LOC 001 BLDG 001 LESSEES OR CONTRACTORS- 777 WEST PUTNAM AVE., COMPLETED OPERATIONS GREENWICH, CT 06830 CITY OF LONG BEACH,ITS BOARD LOC 001 BLDG 001 OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS, ITS EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS (FORMS SS4170&SS4171 IS APPLICABLE PER ENDORSEMENT) 415 W OCEAN BLVD, LONG BEACH,CA 90802 Form:SC 00 01 10 18 8 Declarations: Z� Business LiabilityCoverage Part CONTINUED ADDITIONAL Additional Insured Name Form Name Location and Address CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND LOC 001 BLDG 001 ITS RESPECTIVE ELECTED OFFICIALS,OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES,AGENTS AND REPRESENTATIVES. 290 N. D ST., 3RD FLOOR,SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92401 HILL INTERNATIONAL, INC AND LOC 001 BLDG 001/002 METROLINK-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGION AL RAIL AUTHORITY ONE COMMERCE SQUARE RE: NUMBER OF JOB LOCATIONS: 1 2005 MARKET STREET, 17TH FLOOR, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 SL 30 47 10 18 ADDITIONAL INSURED- R A I L P R O S, I NC . LOC:001 N/A VENDORS BLDG:001 15265 ALTON PARKWAY,SUITE 140, IRVINE, CA 92618 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO LOC 001 N/A BLDG 001 002 117 MACNEIL STREET, SAN FERNANDO,CA 91340 SACRAMENTO DEPARTMENT OF N/A UTILITIES ITS OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS RE: BLDG 001 LOC 001 1395 35TH AVE,SACRAMENTO, CA 95822 CHINO BASIN CONSERVATION N/A DISTRICT LOC 001 BLDG 001, LOC 001 BLDG 002 4594 SAN BERNARDINO STREET, MONTCLAIR, CA 91763 SANTA CLARITA VALLEY WATER N/A AGENCY, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AUTHORIZED VOLUNTEERS RE: LOC 001, BLDG 001 26501 SUMMIT CIRCLE,SANTA CLARITA,CA 91350 ARDURRA GROUP, INC LOC 001 N/A BLDG 001/002 3737 BIRCH ST.,SUITE 250, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 Form:SC 00 01 10 18 9 Declarations: Z� Business LiabilityCoverage Part CONTINUED ADDITIONAL Additional Insured Name Form Name Location and Address THE RICHMAN GROUP N/A 777 WEST PUTNAM AVE., GREENWICH, CT 06830 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND N/A ITS RESPECTIVE ELECTED OFFICIALS,OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES,AGENTS AND REPRESENTATIVES. 290 N. D ST., 3RD FLOOR,SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92401 THE ORANGE COUNTY N/A TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS PO BOX 20270, LONG BEACH, CA 90801 CENTURY AFFORDABLE N/A DEVELOPMENT 1000 CORPORATE POINTE, CULVER CITY, CA 90230 SL 30 42 10 18 ADDITIONAL INSURED- ORANGE COUNTY N/A DESIGNATED PERSON OR TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY ORGANIZATION (OCTA) 550 S. Main Street,ORANGE,CA 92868 THE COUNTY OF SONOMA, N/A COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE LOC:001 BLDG:001 575 ADMINISTRATION DRIVE, SUITE 104,SANTA ROSA,CA 95403 SAN BERNARDINO ASSOCIATED N/A GOVERNMENTS(SANBAG) 1170 W 3RD ST FL 2, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410-1721 OLIVENHAIN MUNICIPAL WATER N/A DISTRICT(DISTRICT),THE DISTRICT'S ENGINEER/ARCHITECT,THE DISTRICT'S REPRESENTATIVES, CONSULTANTS,AND EACH OF THE DISTRICT?S DIRECTORS, OFFICERS,AGENTS,AND EMPLOYEES LOC 001 BLDG 001/002 1966 OLIVENHAIN ROAD, ENCINITAS,CA 92024 Form:SC 00 01 10 18 11 Declarations: Z� Business LiabilityCoverage Part CONTINUED ADDITIONAL Additional Insured Name Form Name Location and Address VENTURA COUNTY N/A TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (VCTC) 751 E Daily Dr Ste 420, CAMARILLO, CA 93010 CITY OF SEAL BEACH LOC 001 N/A BLDG 001 211 -8TH STREET,SEAL BEACH, CA 90740 NOVATO SANITARY DISTRICT N/A THEIR OFFICERS, OFFICALS, EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS 500 DAVIDSON ST, NOVATO,CA 94945 CITY OF HEMET N/A 445 E FLORIDA AVE, HEMET, CA 92543 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO N/A 290 N D ST 3RD FL,SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92401 LOS ANGELES COUNTY N/A METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) One Gateway Plaza, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012-2952 CITY OF COMMERCE,CITY OF N/A COMMERCE AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMERCE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,AND THEIR ELECTED AND APPOINTED BOARDS,OFFICERS,AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES ARE ADDITIONAL INSUREDS WITH RESPECT TO THIS SUBJECT, PROJECT,AND CONTRACT WITH CITY. 2535 COMMERCE WAY, COMMERCE,CA 90040 TRANSYSTEMS N/A 6 HUTTON CENTER DRIVE STE 1250, SANTA ANA, CA 92707 CITY OF SACRAMENTO LOC:001 N/A BLDG:001 915 1 STREET,SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 Form:SC 00 01 10 18 12 Declarations: Z� Business LiabilityCoverage Part CONTINUED ADDITIONAL Additional Insured Name Form Name Location and Address PACIFIC ARCHITECTURE AND N/A ENGINEERING 25307 MALIBU ROAD, MALIBU,CA 90265 CITY OF DOWNEY N/A 11111 BROOKSIHRE AVE, DOWNEY,CA 90241 CITY OF PETALUMA LOC 001 N/A BLDG 001/002 11 ENGLISH STREET, PETALUMA, CA 94952 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER N/A DISTRICT LOC 001 BLDG 001 51501 TYLER ST., COACHELLA, CA 92236 CITY OF SAN MARCOS, CITY OF N/A SAN MARCOS AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE SAN MARCOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,AND THEIR ELECTED AND APPOINTED BOARDS,OFFICERS,AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES ARE ADDITIONAL INSUREDS WITH RESPECT TO THIS SUBJECT, PROJECT,AND CONTRACT WITH CITY. 201 MATA WAY, SAN MARCOS,CA 92069 THE CITY OF FORT BRAGG AND N/A ITS ELECTED AND APPOINTED BOARDS OFFICERS, OFFICIALS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS CITY OF FORT BRAGG,A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION LOC 001 BLDG 001/002 416 N. FRANKLIN STREET„ FORT BRAGG, CA 95437 COUNTY OF NEVADA LOC 001 N/A BLDG 001/002 950 MAIDU AVE, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959 OLIVENHAIN MUNICIPAL WATER N/A DISTRICT LOC:001 BLDG:001 1966 OLIVENHAIN ROAD, ENCINITAS,CA 92024 Form:SC 00 01 10 18 13 Declarations: Z� Business LiabilityCoverage Part CONTINUED Additional Insured Name Form Number Form Name Location and Address RIVERSIDE COUNTY N/A TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC) 4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor, RIVERSIDE, CA 92501 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL N/A WATER DISTRICT LOC 001 BLDG 001/002 31315 CHANEY STREET, LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD N/A COMPANY(UPRR) 1400 Douglas St.,OMAHA, NE 68179 OTHERS AT THE REQUEST OF N/A AUTHORITY 23232 PERALTA DR STE 112, LAGUNA HILLS,CA 92653 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND N/A ITS SELECTED AND APPOINTED BOARDS,OFFICERS,AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES LOC 001 BLDG 001 300 N D ST,SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92418 BOARD OF WATER N/A COMMISIONERS OF THE CITY OF LONG BEACH THE CITY OF LONG BEACH AND THEIR OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS C/O LONG BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT 1800 EAST WARDLOW ROAD, LONG BEACH, CA 90807 BURLINGTON NORTHERN SA TA N/A FE CORPORATION(BNSF) 2650 Lou Menk Drive, FORT WORTH,TX 76131 NATIONAL RAILROAD N/A PASSENGER CORPORATION (AMTRAK) 1 Massachusetts Ave., NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 Form:SC 00 01 10 18 14 Declarations: Z� Business LiabilityCoverage Part CONTINUED ADDITIONAL Additional Insured Name Form Name Location and Address THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH N/A IT'S OFFICERS, ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS 415 DIAMOND STREET, REDONDO BEACH,CA 90277 THE CITY OF PASADENA, ITS N/A CITY COUNCIL,OFFICERS, OFFICIALS,AGENTS,AND EMPLOYEES RE LOC 001 100 N GARFIELD AVE, PASADENA, CA 91101 THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA, ITS N/A OFFICERS, OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS LOC 001 BLDG 001 1717 4TH ST STE SUITE 250, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401 CITY OF SANTA ANA, OFFICERS, N/A AGENTS, EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 4TH FLOOR,SANTA ANA,CA 92702 DISTRICT, ITS ELECTED N/A OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS LOC 001 BLDG 001/002 1075 BROAD RIPPLE AVE SUITE SUITE 313, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220 WATER REPLENISHMENT N/A DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOC 001 BLDG 001/002 4040 PARAMOUNT BLVD, LAKEWOOD, CA 90712 ELSINORE VALLEY MUNICIPAL N/A WATER DISTRICT LOC:001 BLDG:001 31315 CHANEY STREET, LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 Form:SC 00 01 10 18 15 Declarations: Z� Business LiabilityCoverage Part CONTINUED Additional Insured Name Form Name Location and Address SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS N/A COMPANY AND ITS PARENT COMPANY, SEMPRA ENERGY ITS SUBSIDIARIES,AFFILIATES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENATIVES, SUCCESORS AND ASSIGNS 501 W BROADWAY STE A, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 THE OTAY WATER DISTRICT, ITS N/A ELECTED OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS C/O MYCOI LOC 001 BLDG 001 1075 BROAD RIPPLE AVE SUITE 313,INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220 SL 30 40 10 18 ADDITIONAL INSURED-STATE CITY OF CARLSBAD N/A OR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY OR 1200 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE, SUBDIVISION OR POLITICAL CARLSBAD,CA 92008 SUBDIVISION-PERMITS OR AUTHORIZATIONS ALL OTHER BUSINESS LIABILITY FORMS Form Number Et Form Name SL 20 40 10 18 EXCLUSION-FIDUCIARY OR REPRESENTATIVE LIABILITY SL 20 76 10 18 EXCLUSION-FINANCIAL SERVICES SL 20 54 10 18 EXCLUSION-FUNGI,BACTERIA AND VIRUSES SL 20 06 10 18 EXCLUSION-NUCLEAR ENERGY LIABILITY SL 20 78 10 18 EXCLUSION-SILICA-BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM SL 20 47 10 18 EXCLUSION-TESTING OR CONSULTING ERRORS AND OMISSIONS SL 20 99 10 18 LIMITATION OF COVERAGE PERSONAL AND ADVERTISING INJURY-FINANCIAL SERVICES BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE PREMIUM: $404* * Price is subject to fees and surcharges. For more details, refer to Page 18 Form:SC 00 01 10 18 16 THE HARTFORD If any of the other insurance does not permit contribution by equal shares, we will contribute by limits. Under this method, each insurer's share is based on the ratio of its applicable limit of insurance to the total applicable limits of insurance of all insurers. 7. Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery Against Others To Us a. Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery If the insured has rights to recover all or part of any payment, including Supplementary Payments, we have made under this Coverage Part, those rights are transferred to us. The insured must do nothing after loss to impair them. At our request, the insured will bring "suit" or transfer those rights to us and help us enforce them. This condition does not apply to Medical Expenses Coverage. b. Waiver Of Rights Of Recovery (Waiver Of Subrogation) If the insured has waived any rights of recovery against any person or organization for all or part of any payment, including Supplementary Payments, we have made under this Coverage Part, we also waive that right, provided the insured waived their rights of recovery against such person or organization in a contract, agreement or permit that was executed prior to the injury or damage. F. LIABILITY AND MEDICAL EXPENSES DEFINITIONS 1. "Advertisement" means a notice that is broadcast or published to the general public or specific market segments about your goods, products or services for the purpose of attracting customers or supporters. For the purpose of this definition: a. Notices that are published include material placed on the Internet or on similar electronic means of communication; and b. Regarding web sites, only that part of a web site that is about your goods, products or services for the purpose of attracting customers or supporters is considered an advertisement. 2. "Advertising idea" means any idea for an "advertisement". 3. "Asbestos hazard" means an exposure or threat of exposure to the actual or alleged properties of asbestos and includes the mere presence of asbestos in any form. 4. "Auto" means: a. A land motor vehicle, trailer or semi-trailer designed for travel on public roads, including any attached machinery or equipment; or b. Any other land vehicle that is subject to a compulsory or financial responsibility law or other motor vehicle insurance or motor vehicle registration law where it is licensed or principally garaged. However, "auto" does not include "mobile equipment". 5. "Bodily injury" means physical: a. Injury; b. Sickness; or c. Disease sustained by a person and, if arising out of the above, mental anguish or death at any time. 6. "Coverage territory" means: a. The United States of America (including its territories and possessions), Puerto Rico and Canada; b. International waters or airspace, but only if the injury or damage occurs in the course of travel or transportation between any places included in a. above; c. All other parts of the world if the injury or damage arises out of: (1) Goods or products made or sold by you in the territory described in a. above; (2) The activities of a person whose home is in the territory described in a. above, but is away for a short time on your business; or Form SL 00 00 10 18 Page 18 of 22 ©2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. IN THE HARTFORD WAIVER OF SUBROGATION This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM Except as otherwise stated in this endorsement, the terms and conditions of the Policy apply. The following is added to Section E. LIABILITY AND MEDICAL EXPENSES GENERAL CONDITIONS: We waive any right of recovery we may have against: a. Any person or organization shown in the Declarations, or b. Any person or organization with whom you have a contract that requires such waiver. Form SL 30 03 10 18 Page 1 of 1 ©2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) THE HARTFORD (2) Premises Rented To You That is fire, lightning or explosion insurance for premises rented to you or temporarily occupied by you with permission of the owner; (3) Tenant Liability That is insurance purchased by you to cover your liability as a tenant for "property damage" to premises rented to you or temporarily occupied by you with permission of the owner; (4) Aircraft, Auto Or Watercraft If the loss arises out of the maintenance or use of aircraft, "autos" or watercraft to the extent not subject to Exclusion g. of Section B. Exclusions. (5) Property Damage To Borrowed Equipment Or Use Of Elevators If the loss arises out of"property damage"to borrowed equipment or the use of elevators to the extent not subject to Exclusion k. of Section B. Exclusions. (6) When You Are Added As An Additional Insured To Other Insurance That is other insurance available to you covering liability for damages arising out of the premises or operations, or products and completed operations, for which you have been added as an additional insured by that insurance; or (7) When You Add Others As An Additional Insured To This Insurance That is other insurance available to an additional insured. However, the following provisions apply to other insurance available to any person or organization who is an additional insured under this Coverage Part: (a) Primary Insurance When Required By Contract This insurance is primary if you have agreed in a written contract, written agreement or permit that this insurance be primary. If other insurance is also primary, we will share with all that other insurance by the method described in c. below. (b) Primary And Non-Contributory To Other Insurance When Required By Contract If you have agreed in a written contract, written agreement or permit that this insurance is primary and non-contributory with the additional insured's own insurance, this insurance is primary and we will not seek contribution from that other insurance. Paragraphs (a) and (b) do not apply to other insurance to which the additional insured has been added as an additional insured. When this insurance is excess, we will have no duty under this Coverage Part to defend the insured against any "suit" if any other insurer has a duty to defend the insured against that "suit". If no other insurer defends, we will undertake to do so, but we will be entitled to the insured's rights against all those other insurers. When this insurance is excess over other insurance, we will pay only our share of the amount of the loss, if any, that exceeds the sum of: (1) The total amount that all such other insurance would pay for the loss in the absence of this insurance; and (2) The total of all deductible and self-insured amounts under all that other insurance. We will share the remaining loss, if any, with any other insurance that is not described in this Excess Insurance provision and was not bought specifically to apply in excess of the Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations of this Coverage Part. c. Method Of Sharing If all the other insurance permits contribution by equal shares, we will follow this method also. Under this approach, each insurer contributes equal amounts until it has paid its applicable limit of insurance or none of the loss remains, whichever comes first. Form SL 00 00 10 18 Page 17 of 22 ©2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) Policy Number: 72UECCD2464 COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE HA99161221 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE BROAD FORM ENDORSEMENT This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE FORM To the extent that the provisions of this endorsement provide broader benefits to the "insured" than other provisions of the Coverage Form, the provisions of this endorsement apply. 1. BROAD FORM INSURED e. Employees as Insureds Paragraph .1. - WHO IS AN INSURED - of (1). Any "employee" of yours while using a Section II - Liability Coverage is amended to covered "auto" you don't own, hire or add the following: borrow in your business or your personal d. Subsidiaries and Newly Acquired or affairs. Formed Organizations f. Lessors as Insureds The Named Insured shown in the Declarations (1). The lessor of a covered "auto" while the is amended to include: "auto" is leased to you under a written (1) Any legal business entity other than a agreement if: partnership or joint venture, formed as a (a) The agreement requires you to subsidiary in which you have an provide direct primary insurance for ownership interest of more than 50% on the lessor and the effective date of the Coverage Form. (b) The "auto" is leased without a driver. However, the Named Insured does not Such a leased "auto" will be considered a include any subsidiary that is an "insured" covered "auto" you own and not a covered under any other automobile policy or "auto" you hire. would be an "insured" under such a policy but for its termination or the exhaustion of g. Additional Insured if Required by Contract its Limit of Insurance. (1) When you have agreed, in a written (2) Any organization that is acquired or contract or written agreement, that a formed by you and over which you person or organization be added as an maintain majority ownership. However, additional insured on your business auto the Named Insured does not include any policy, such person or organization is an newly formed or acquired organization: "insured", but only to the extent such person or organization is liable for "bodily (a) That is a partnership or joint venture, injury" or "property damage" caused by (b) That is an "insured" under any other the conduct of an "insured" under policy, paragraphs a. or b. of Who Is An Insured (c) That has exhausted its Limit of with regard to the ownership, Insurance under any other policy, or maintenance or use of a covered "auto." (d) 180 days or more after its acquisition The insurance afforded to any such or formation by you, unless you have additional insured applies only if the given us notice of the acquisition or "bodily injury" or "property damage" formation. occurs: Coverage does not apply to "bodily injury" (a) During the policy period, and or "property damage" that results from an (b) Subsequent to the execution of such "accident" that occurred before you written contract, and formed or acquired the organization. Form HA 99 16 12 21 Page 1 of 5 ©2021, The Hartford (Includes copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc. with its permission.) (c) Prior to the expiration of the period of This insurance is primary if you have time that the written contract requires agreed in a written contract or written such insurance be provided to the agreement that this insurance be primary. additional insured. If other insurance is also primary, we will (2) How Limits Apply share with all that other insurance by the method described in Other Insurance 5.d. If you have agreed in a written contract or written agreement that another person or (2) Primary And Non-Contributory To Other organization be added as an additional Insurance When Required By Contract insured on your policy, the most we will If you have agreed in a written contract or pay on behalf of such additional insured is written agreement that this insurance is the lesser of: primary and non-contributory with the (a) The limits of insurance specified in the additional insured's own insurance, this written contract or written agreement; insurance is primary and we will not seek or contribution from that other insurance. (b) The Limits of Insurance shown in the Paragraphs (1) and (2) do not apply to other Declarations. insurance to which the additional insured has Such amount shall be a part of and not in been added as an additional insured. addition to Limits of Insurance shown in When this insurance is excess, we will have the Declarations and described in this no duty to defend the insured against any Section. "suit" if any other insurer has a duty to defend (3) Additional Insureds Other Insurance the insured against that "suit". If no other insurer defends, we will undertake to do so, If we cover a claim or "suit" under this but we will be entitled to the insured's rights Coverage Part that may also be covered against all those other insurers. by other insurance available to an When this insurance is excess over other additional insured, such additional insured insurance, we will pay only our share of the must submit such claim or suit to the amount of the loss, if any, that exceeds the other insurer for defense and indemnity. sum of: However, this provision does not apply to (1) The total amount that all such other the extent that you have agreed in a insurance would pay for the loss in the written contract or written agreement that absence of this insurance; and this insurance is primary and non-contributory with the additional (2) The total of all deductible and self-insured insured's own insurance. amounts under all that other insurance. (4) Duties in The Event Of Accident, Claim, We will share the remaining loss, if any, by Suit or Loss the method described in SECTION IV- If you have agreed in a written contract or Business Auto Conditions, B. General written agreement that another person or Conditions, Other Insurance 5.d. organization be added as an additional 3. AUTOS RENTED BY EMPLOYEES insured on your policy, the additional Any "auto" hired or rented by your "employee" on insured shall be required to comply with your behalf and at your direction will be the provisions in LOSS CONDITIONS 2. - considered an "auto" you hire. DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENT, The SECTION IV- Business Auto Conditions, B. CLAIM , SUIT OR LOSS — OF SECTION General Conditions, 5. OTHER INSURANCE IV — BUSINESS AUTO CONDITIONS, in Condition is amended by adding the following: the same manner as the Named Insured. 2. Primary and Non-Contributory if Required e. If an "employee's" personal insurance also applies on an excess basis to a covered by Contract "auto" hired or rented by your "employee" on Only with respect to insurance provided to an your behalf and at your direction, this additional insured in A.1.g. - Additional insurance will be primary to the "employee's" Insured If Required by Contract, the following personal insurance. provisions apply: (1) Primary Insurance When Required By Contract Page 2 of 5 Form HA 99 16 12 21 4. AMENDED FELLOW EMPLOYEE EXCLUSION obligation for any difference between the actual EXCLUSION 5. - FELLOW EMPLOYEE - of cash value of the "auto" at the time of the "loss" SECTION II - LIABILITY COVERAGE does not and the "outstanding balance" of the loan/lease. apply if you have workers' compensation "Outstanding balance" means the amount you insurance in-force covering all of your owe on the loan/lease at the time of "loss" less "employees". any amounts representing taxes; overdue Coverage is excess over any other collectible payments; penalties, interest or charges resulting insurance. from overdue payments; additional mileage charges; excess wear and tear charges; lease 5. HIRED AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE termination fees; security deposits not returned by If hired "autos" are covered "autos" for Liability the lessor; costs for extended warranties, credit Coverage and if Comprehensive, Specified life Insurance, health, accident or disability Causes of Loss, or Collision coverages are insurance purchased with the loan or lease; and provided under this Coverage Form for any "auto" carry-over balances from previous loans or you own, then the Physical Damage Coverages leases. provided are extended to "autos" you hire or g, AIRBAG COVERAGE borrow, subject to the following limit. Under Paragraph B. EXCLUSIONS - of SECTION The most we will pay for "loss" to any hired "auto" III - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE, the is: following is added: (1) $100,000; The exclusion relating to mechanical breakdown (2) The actual cash value of the damaged or does not apply to the accidental discharge of an stolen property at the time of the "loss"; or airbag. (3) The cost of repairing or replacing the 9. ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - BROADENED damaged or stolen property, COVERAGE whichever is smallest, minus a deductible. The a. The exceptions to Paragraphs BA - deductible will be equal to the largest deductible EXCLUSIONS - of SECTION III - PHYSICAL applicable to any owned "auto" for that coverage. DAMAGE COVERAGE are replaced by the No deductible applies to "loss" caused by fire or following: lightning. Hired Auto Physical Damage coverage Exclusions 4.c. and 4.d. do not apply to is excess over any other collectible insurance. equipment designed to be operated solely by Subject to the above limit, deductible and excess use of the power from the "auto's" electrical provisions, we will provide coverage equal to the system that, at the time of"loss", is: broadest coverage applicable to any covered "auto" you own. (1) Permanently installed in or upon the We will also cover loss of use of the hired "auto" if covered "auto"; it results from an "accident", you are legally liable (2) Removable from a housing unit which is and the lessor incurs an actual financial loss, permanently installed in or upon the subject to a maximum of$1000 per"accident". covered "auto"; This extension of coverage does not apply to any (3) An integral part of the same unit housing "auto" you hire or borrow from any of your any electronic equipment described in "employees", partners (if you are a partnership), Paragraphs (1) and (2) above; or members (if you are a limited liability company), (4) Necessary for the normal operation of the or members of their households. covered "auto" or the monitoring of the 6. PHYSICAL DAMAGE - ADDITIONAL covered "auto's" operating system. TEMPORARY TRANSPORTATION EXPENSE b. Section III, Physical Damage Coverage, Limit COVERAGE of Insurance, Paragraph C.2. is amended to Paragraph AA.a. of SECTION III - PHYSICAL add the following: DAMAGE COVERAGE is amended to provide a $1,500 is the most we will pay for "loss" in limit of $50 per day and a maximum limit of any one "accident" to all electronic equipment $1,000. (other than equipment designed solely for the 7. LOAN/LEASE GAP COVERAGE reproduction of sound, and accessories used Under SECTION III - PHYSICAL DAMAGE with such equipment) that reproduces, receives or transmits audio, visual or data COVERAGE, in the event of a total "loss" to a signals which, at the time of"loss", is: covered "auto", we will pay your additional legal Form HA 99 16 12 21 Page 3 of 5 (1) Permanently installed in or upon the (2) A partner, if you are a partnership; covered "auto" in a housing, opening or (3) A member, if you are a limited liability other location that is not normally used by company; or the "auto" manufacturer for the installation of such equipment; (4) An executive officer or insurance manager, if (2) Removable from a permanently installed you are a corporation. housing unit as described in Paragraph 14. UNINTENTIONAL FAILURE TO DISCLOSE 2.a. above or is an integral part of that HAZARDS equipment; or If you unintentionally fail to disclose any hazards (3) An integral part of such equipment. existing at the inception date of your policy, we c. For each covered "auto", should loss be will not deny coverage under this Coverage Form limited to electronic equipment only, our because of such failure. obligation to pay for, repair, return or replace 15. HIRED AUTO - COVERAGE TERRITORY damaged or stolen electronic equipment will SECTION IV, BUSINESS AUTO CONDITIONS, be reduced by the applicable deductible PARAGRAPH B. GENERAL CONDITIONS, 7. - shown in the Declarations, or $250, whichever POLICY PERIOD, COVERAGE TERRITORY - is deductible is less. added to include the following: 10. EXTRA EXPENSE - BROADENED COVERAGE (6) For short-term hired "autos", the coverage Under Paragraph A. - COVERAGE - of SECTION territory with respect to Liability Coverage is III - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE, we will anywhere in the world provided that if the pay for the expense of returning a stolen covered "insured's" responsibility to pay damages for "auto" to you. "bodily injury" or "property damage" is 11. GLASS REPAIR -WAIVER OF DEDUCTIBLE determined in a "suit," the "suit" is brought in the United States of America, the territories Under Paragraph D. - DEDUCTIBLE - of and possessions of the United States of SECTION III - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE, America, Puerto Rico or Canada or in a the following is added: settlement we agree to. No deductible applies to glass damage if the glass 16. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION is repaired rather than replaced. Paragraph 5. TRANSFER OF RIGHTS OF 12. TWO OR MORE DEDUCTIBLES RECOVERY AGAINST OTHERS TO US - of Under Paragraph D. - DEDUCTIBLE - of SECTION IV - BUSINESS AUTO CONDITIONS SECTION III - PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE, A. Loss Conditions is amended by adding the the following is added: following: If another Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. We waive any right of recovery we may have company policy or coverage form that is not an against any person or organization with whom you automobile policy or coverage form applies to the have a written contract that requires such waiver same "accident", the following applies: because of payments we make for damages (1) If the deductible under this Business Auto under this Coverage Form. Coverage Form is the smaller (or smallest) 17. RESULTANT MENTAL ANGUISH COVERAGE deductible, it will be waived; The definition of "bodily injury" in SECTION V- (2) If the deductible under this Business Auto DEFINITIONS, C. is replaced by the following: Coverage Form is not the smaller (or "Bodily injury" means bodily injury, sickness or smallest) deductible, it will be reduced by the disease sustained by any person, including amount of the smaller (or smallest) mental anguish or death resulting from any of deductible. these. 13. AMENDED DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF 18. EXTENDED CANCELLATION CONDITION ACCIDENT, CLAIM, SUIT OR LOSS Paragraph 2. of the COMMON POLICY The requirement in LOSS CONDITIONS 2.a. - CONDITIONS - CANCELLATION - applies except DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENT, CLAIM, as follows: SUIT OR LOSS - of SECTION IV - BUSINESS If we cancel for any reason other than AUTO CONDITIONS that you must notify us of an nonpayment of premium, we will mail or deliver to "accident" applies only when the "accident" is the first Named Insured written notice of known to: cancellation at least 60 days before the effective (1) You, if you are an individual; date of cancellation. Page 4 of 5 Form HA 99 16 12 21 19. HYBRID, ELECTRIC, OR NATURAL GAS b. A "hybrid" auto is defined as an auto with an VEHICLE PAYMENT COVERAGE internal combustion engine and one or more In the event of a total loss to a "non-hybrid" auto electric motors; and that uses the internal for which Comprehensive, Specified Causes of combustion engine and one or more electric Loss, or Collision coverages are provided under motors to move the auto, or the internal this Coverage Form, then such Physical Damage combustion engine to charge one or more Coverages are amended as follows: electric motors, which move the auto. a. If the auto is replaced with a "hybrid" auto or 20. VEHICLE WRAP COVERAGE an auto powered solely by electricity or In the event of a total loss to an "auto" for which natural gas, we will pay an additional 10%, to Comprehensive, Specified Causes of Loss, or a maximum of $2,500, of the "non-hybrid" Collision coverages are provided under this auto's actual cash value or replacement cost, Coverage Form, then such Physical Damage whichever is less, Coverages are amended to add the following: b. The auto must be replaced and a copy of a In addition to the actual cash value of the "auto", bill of sale or new lease agreement received we will pay up to $1,000 for vinyl vehicle wraps by us within 60 calendar days of the date of which are displayed on the covered "auto" at the "loss," time of total loss. Regardless of the number of c. Regardless of the number of autos deemed a autos deemed a total loss, the most we will pay total loss, the most we will pay under this under this Vehicle Wrap Coverage provision for Hybrid, Electric, or Natural Gas Vehicle any one "loss" is $5,000. For purposes of this Payment Coverage provision for any one coverage provision, signs or other graphics "loss" is $10,000. painted or magnetically affixed to the vehicle are For the purposes of the coverage provision, not considered vehicle wraps. a. A "non-hybrid" auto is defined as an auto that uses only an internal combustion engine to move the auto but does not include autos powered solely by electricity or natural gas. Form HA 99 16 12 21 Page 5 of 5 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. THE HARTFORD ADDITIONAL INSURED - OWNERS, LESSEES OR CONTRACTORS - COMPLETED OPERATIONS POLICY NUMBER: 72 SBA BN7UFR This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM Except as otherwise stated in this endorsement, the terms and conditions of the Policy apply. The following is added to Section C.WHO IS AN INSURED: Additional Insured—Owners, Lessees Or Contractors—Completed Operations a. The person(s) or organization(s) shown in the Schedule on the Declarations is also an additional insured, but only with respect to liability for"bodily injury" or "property damage" caused, in whole or in part, by "your work" and at the location designated and described in the Location And Description Of Completed Operations Schedule in the Declarations performed for that additional insured and included in the "products-completed operations hazard". b. With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, this insurance does not apply to "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" arising out of the rendering of, or the failure to render, any professional architectural, engineering or surveying services, including: (1) The preparing, approving, editing of or failure to prepare or approve, shop drawings, maps, opinions, reports, surveys, change orders, field orders, designs, drawings, specifications, warnings, recommendations, permit applications, payment requests, manuals or instructions; (2) Supervisory, inspection, quality control, architectural, engineering or surveying activities or services; (3) Maintenance of job site safety, construction administration, construction contracting, construction management, computer consulting or design software development or programming service, or selection of a contractor or programming service; (4) Monitoring, sampling, or testing service necessary to perform any of the services included in (1), (2) or(3) above; (5) Supervision, hiring, employment, training or monitoring of others who are performing any of the services included in (1), (2) or(3) above; c. The insurance afforded to these additional insureds only applies to the extent permitted by law. d. If coverage provided to these additional insureds is required by a written contract, agreement or written permit issued by a state or governmental agency or subdivision or political subdivision, the insurance afforded to these additional insureds will not be broader than that which you are required by the contract, agreement or permit to provide for these additional insureds. Form SL 30 36 10 18 Page 1 of 1 Process Date: 05/28/2025 ©2018, The Hartford Policy Expiration Date: 08/19/2026 (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. THE HARTFORD ADDITIONAL INSURED - STATE OR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY OR SUBDIVISION OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION - PERMITS OR AUTHORIZATIONS This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM Except as otherwise stated in this endorsement, the terms and conditions of the Policy apply. A. The following is added to Section C.WHO IS AN INSURED: Additional Insured — State Or Governmental Agency Or Subdivision Or Political Subdivision - Permits Or Authorizations a. Any state or governmental agency or subdivision or political subdivision shown in the Declarations as an Additional Insured — State Or Governmental Agency Or Subdivision Or Political Subdivision — Permits Or Authorizations is also an additional insured, but only with respect to operations performed by you or on your behalf for which the state or governmental agency or subdivision or political subdivision has issued a permit or authorization. b. If coverage provided to these additional insureds is required by a written contract or written agreement, or when required by a written permit or authorization issued by a state or governmental agency or subdivision or political subdivision, the insurance afforded to these additional insureds will not be broader than that which you are required by the contract, agreement, permit, or authorization to provide for these additional insureds. c. The insurance afforded to these additional insureds only applies to the extent permitted by law. B. With respect to the insurance afforded to such additional insured(s) by this endorsement, the following additional exclusion is added to Section B. EXCLUSIONS: This insurance does not apply to: a. "Bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" arising out of operations performed for the state or governmental agency or subdivision or political subdivision; or b. "Bodily injury" or"property damage" included in the "product-completed operations" hazard. Form SL 30 40 10 18 Page 1 of 1 ©2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) THE MAY 28, 2025 HARTFORD Policy Number: 72 SBA BN7UFR CEIZEEZOP Policy Holder Name: ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS SERVICES INC If you have questions, you can reach The Hartford the following Enclosed please find information pertaining to your policy. Please contact ways: us if you have any questions or concerns. ONLINE BY VISITING Thank you for selecting The Hartford for your business insurance https://agency.thehartford.com needs. POLICY QUESTIONS Sincerely, 1-866-467-8730, The Hartford Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. CT 24 HOUR CLAIMS HOTLINE 1-800-327-3636, always open SC50531018 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. 15 THE HARTFORD AMENDMENT - AGGREGATE LIMITS (PER PROJECT) This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: BUSINESS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM Except as otherwise stated in this endorsement, the terms and conditions of the Policy apply. A. The following changes are made to Section D. LIABILITY AND MEDICAL EXPENSES LIMITS OF INSURANCE: 1. The following provision is added to Paragraph 2. Aggregate Limits: The General Aggregate Limit under Section D. LIABILITY AND MEDICAL EXPENSES LIMIT OF INSURANCE applies separately to each of your"projects". 2. The following provision is added to Paragraph 2. Aggregate Limits: When coverage for liability arising out of the "products-completed operations hazard" is provided, any payments for damages because of "bodily injury" or "property damage" included in the "products-completed operations hazard" will reduce the Products-Completed Operations Aggregate Limit, and not reduce the General Aggregate Limit. B. The following changes are made to Section F. LIABILITY AND MEDICAL EXPENSES DEFINITIONS: 1. The following definition is added: "Project" means a premises, site or location that is away from a premises, site or location owned or rented to you and at which "your work" at said premises, site or location has not yet been completed, as completion is described in the "products-completed operation hazard". All of "your work" at such premises, site or location is deemed to involve a single project, regardless of whether "your work" is abandoned, delayed, or restarted, or if"your work" deviates from plans, blueprints, designs, specifications or timetables. Form SL 30 18 10 18 Page 1 of 1 ©2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. POLICY AMENDATORY ENDORSEMENT - CALIFORNIA Policy Number: 72 WEC GG6484 Endorsement Number: Effective Date: 08/20/25 Effective hour is the same as stated on the Information Page of the policy. Named Insured and Address: ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS SERVICES INC 23232 PERALTA DR LAGUNA HILLS CA 92653 It is agreed that, anything in the policy to the contrary and will reimburse us for any increase in indemnity notwithstanding, such insurance as is afforded by this payment not covered under the policy when the policy by reason of the designation of California in Item aggregate total amount of the reimbursement 3 of the Information Page is subject to the following payments paid in a policy year exceeds one provisions: hundred dollars ($100). If we notify you in writing, within 30 days of the 1. Minors Illegally Employed - Not Insured. This payment, that you are obligated to reimburse us, we policy does not cover liability for additional will bill you for the amount of increase in indemnity compensation imposed on you under Section 4557, payment and collect it no later than the final audit. Division IV, Labor Code of the State of California, You will have 60 days, following notice of the by reason of injury to an employee under sixteen obligation to reimburse, to appeal the decision of the years of age and illegally employed at the time of insurer to the Department of Insurance. injury. 4. Application of Policy. Part One, "Workers 2. Punitive or Exemplary Damages - Uninsurable. Compensation Insurance", A, "How This Insurance This policy does not cover punitive or exemplary Applies", is amended to read as follows: damages where insurance of liability therefor is This workers compensation insurance applies to prohibited by law or contrary to public policy. bodily injury by accident or disease, including death 3. Increase in Indemnity Payment - resulting therefrom. Bodily injury by accident must Reimbursement. You are obligated to reimburse occur during the policy period. Bodily injury by us for the amount of increase in indemnity disease must be caused or aggravated by the payments made pursuant to Subdivision (d) of conditions of your employment. Your employee's Section 4650 of the California Labor Code, if the exposure to those conditions causing or aggravating late indemnity payment which gives rise to the such bodily injury by disease must occur during the increase in the amount of payment is due less policy period. than seven (7) days after we receive the 5. Rate Changes. The premium and rates with completed claim form from you. You are respect to the insurance provided by this obligated to reimburse us for any increase in policy by reason of the designation of California in indemnity payments not covered under this policy Form WC 04 03 01 BB Printed in U.S.A. Page 1 of 2 Process Date: 07/10/25 Policy Expiration Date: 08/20/26 Item 3 of the Information Page are subject to covered by this policy. If the final premium is more change if ordered by the Insurance Commissioner than the premium you paid to us, you must pay us of the State of California pursuant to Section 11737 the balance. If it is less, we will refund the balance of the California Insurance Code. to you. The final premium will not be less than the 6. Long Term Policy. If this policy is written for a highest minimum premium for the classifications period longer than one year, all the provisions of covered by this policy. this policy shall apply separately to each If this policy is canceled, final premium will be consecutive twelve-month period or, if the first or determined in the following way unless our manuals last consecutive period is less than twelve months, provide otherwise: to such period of less than twelve months, in the a. If we cancel, final premium will be calculated pro same manner as if a separate policy had been rata based on the time this policy was in force. written for each consecutive period. Final premium will not be less than the pro rata 7. Statutory Provision. Your employee has a first share of the minimum premium. lien upon any amount which becomes owing to you b. If you cancel, final premium may be more than by us on account of this policy, and in the case of pro rata; it will be based on the time this policy your legal incapacity or inability to receive the was in force, and may be increased by our money and pay it to the claimant, we will pay it short-rate cancelation table and procedure. directly to the claimant. Final premium will not be less than the pro rata 8. Part Five, "Premium", E, "Final Premium", is share of the minimum premium. amended to read as follows: It is further agreed that this policy, including all The premium shown on the Information Page, endorsements forming a part thereof, constitutes the schedules, and endorsements is an estimate. The entire contract of insurance. No condition, provision, final premium will be determined after this policy agreement, or understanding not set forth in this policy or ends by using the actual, not the estimated, such endorsements shall affect such contract or any premium basis and the proper classifications and rights, duties, or privileges arising therefrom. rates that lawfully apply to the business and work Form WC 04 03 01 BB Printed in U.S.A. Page 2 of 2 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. WAIVER OF OUR RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM OTHERS ENDORSEMENT - CALIFORNIA Policy Number: 72 WEC GG6484 Endorsement Number: Effective Date: 08/20/25 Effective hour is the same as stated on the Information Page of the policy. Named Insured and Address: ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS SERVICES INC 23232 PERALTA DR LAGUNA HILLS CA 92653 We have the right to recover our payments from anyone liable for an injury covered by this policy. We will not enforce our right against the person or organization named in the Schedule. (This agreement applies only to the extent that you perform work under a written contract that requires you to obtain this agreement from us.) You must maintain payroll records accurately segregating the remuneration of your employees while engaged in the work described in the Schedule. The additional premium for this endorsement shall be 2 % of the California workers' compensation premium otherwise due on such remuneration. SCHEDULE Person or Organization Job Description Any person or organization for whom you are required by written contract or agreement to obtain this waiver of rights from us Countersigned by Authorized Representative Form WC 04 03 06 (1) Printed in U.S.A. Process Date: 07/10/25 Policy Expiration Date: 08/20/26 Policy No.: VNPL016686 2. If an Extended Reporting Period is purchased, then coverage otherwise afforded by this Policy will be extended to apply to Loss and Claim Expenses from Claims that are first made and reported to the Company during such Extended Reporting Period but only for Wrongful Acts committed before the end of the Policy Period and which first commence after the Retroactive Date. The entire additional premium for the Extended Reporting Period shall be deemed fully earned at the inception of such Extended Reporting Period. The Each Claim and Aggregate Limits of Liability for the Extended Reporting Period shall be part of and not in addition to the Each Claim and Aggregate Limits of Liability for the Policy Period. C. CANCELLATION 1. The first Named Insured may cancel this Policy by surrender thereof to the Company, or by written notice to the Company stating when thereafter such cancellation shall be effective. Such notice shall be sufficient notice and the effective date of cancellation stated in the notice shall become the end of the Policy Period. 2. The Company may cancel this Policy by mailing or delivering to the first Named Insured written notice stating when, not less than sixty (60) days thereafter, such cancellation shall be effective. However, if the Company cancels this Policy because the Insured has failed to pay a Premium when due, this Policy may be canceled by the Company by mailing or delivering a written notice of cancellation to the first Named Insured stating when, not less than ten (10) days thereafter, such cancellation shall be effective. The notice of cancellation shall state the reason for cancellation. The mailing of such notice shall be sufficient notice and the effective date of cancellation stated in the notice shall become the end of the Policy Period. Delivery of such written notice by the Company shall be equivalent to mailing. 3. If this Policy is canceled, we will send the first Named Insured any Premium refund due. If the Company cancels, the refund will be pro rata. If the first Named Insured cancels, the refund may be less than pro rata. However, in no event shall the Company retain less than the Minimum Earned Premium at Inception. The cancellation will be effective even if the Company has not made or offered a refund. D. OTHER INSURANCE This Policy is excess over any other valid and collectible insurance regardless of whether such other insurance is primary, excess, contributory, contingent, or otherwise, unless such other insurance is written to be specifically excess over the insurance provided by this Policy. Other insurance includes benefits under a risk retention group. E. REPRESENTATION In issuing this Policy, the Company has relied upon the statements, representations and information in the Application. The Named Insured acknowledges and agrees that all such statements, representations and information provided in the Application are true and accurate, are made or provided in order to induce the Company to issue this Policy, and are material to the Company's acceptance of the risk to which this Policy applies. In the event that any of the statements, representation or information in the Application are not true and accurate, this Policy shall be void with respect to the Named Insured and any other Insured who, as of the date the Application was signed, knew about the facts that were not truthfully and accurately disclosed (whether or not the Insured knew of such untruthful disclosure in the Application) or to whom knowledge of such facts is imputed. For purposes of the preceding sentence: 1. The knowledge of any Insured who is a present or former chief financial officer, in-house general counsel, partner, chief executive officer, president or chairperson of the Named Insured shall be imputed to the Named Insured; 2. The knowledge of the person(s) who signed the Application for this Policy shall be imputed to all of the Insureds; and VP 00 06 10 17 ©Vela Insurance Services Page 10 of 13 All rights reserved. POLICY NUMBER: 72 UEC CD2464 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. NOTICE OF CANCELLATION TO CERTIFICATE HOLDER(S) This policy is subject to the following additional If notice is mailed, proof of mailing to the last known Conditions: mailing address of the certificate holder(s) on file with A. If this policy is cancelled by the Company, other the agent of record or the Company will be sufficient than for nonpayment of premium, notice of such proof of notice. cancellation will be provided at least thirty (30) Any notification rights provided by this endorsement days in advance of the cancellation effective date apply only to active certificate holder(s) who were to the certificate holder(s) with mailing addresses issued a certificate of insurance applicable to this on file with the agent of record or the Company. policy's term. B. If this policy is cancelled by the Company for Failure to provide such notice to the certificate nonpayment of premium, or by the insured, notice holder(s) will not amend or extend the date the of such cancellation will be provided within (10) cancellation becomes effective, nor will it negate days of the cancellation effective date to the cancellation of the policy. Failure to send notice shall certificate holder(s) with mailing addresses on file impose no liability of any kind upon the Company or its with the agent of record or the Company. agents or representatives. Form IH 03 13 06 11 Page 1 of 1 © 2011, The Hartford THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. THE HARTFORD CALIFORNIA CHANGES - COMMON POLICY CONDITIONS This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMON POLICY CONDITIONS Except as otherwise stated in this endorsement, the terms and conditions of the Policy apply. A. The following changes are made to Section A., CANCELLATION: 1. Paragraph 2. is deleted and replaced by the following: Cancellation of policies in effect for 60 days or less If this Policy has been in effect for 60 days or less, and is not a renewal of a policy we have previously issued, we may cancel this Policy by mailing or delivering to the first Named Insured at the mailing address shown in the Policy and to the producer of record, advance written notice of cancellation, stating the reason for cancellation, at least: a. 10 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for: (1) Nonpayment of premium; or (2) Discovery of fraud or material misrepresentation by: (a) Any insured or his or her representative in obtaining this insurance; or (b) You or your representative in pursuing a claim under this Policy. b. 30 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for any other reason. 2. Paragraph 3. is deleted and replaced by the following: Cancellation of policies in effect for more than 60 days a. If this Policy has been in effect for more than 60 days, or is a renewal of a policy we issued, we may cancel this Policy only upon the occurrence, after the effective date of the Policy, of one or more of the following, or as permitted under applicable California law: (1) Nonpayment of premium, including payment due on a prior policy we issued and due during the current Policy term covering the same risks. (2) Discovery of fraud or material misrepresentation by: (a) Any insured or his or her representative in obtaining this insurance; or (b) You or your representative in pursuing a claim under this Policy. (3) A judgment by a court or an administrative tribunal that you have violated a California or Federal law, having as one of its necessary elements an act which materially increases any of the risks insured against. (4) Discovery of willful or grossly negligent acts or omissions, or of any violations of state laws or regulations establishing safety standards, by you or your representative, which materially increase any of the risks insured against. (5) Failure by you or your representative to implement reasonable loss control requirements, agreed to by you as a condition of policy issuance, or which were conditions precedent to our use of a particular rate or rating plan, if that failure materially increases any of the risks insured against. (6) A determination by the Commissioner of Insurance that the: (a) Loss of, or changes in, our reinsurance covering all or part of the risk would threaten our financial integrity or solvency; or (b) Continuation of the Policy coverage would: (i) Place us in violation of California law or the laws of the state where we are domiciled; or Form SC 01 04 10 18 Page 1 of 4 ©2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. THE HARTFORD (ii) Threaten our solvency. (7) A change by you or your representative in the activities or property of the commercial or industrial enterprise, which results in a materially added, increased or changed risk, unless the added, increased or changed risk is included in the Policy. b. We will mail or deliver advance written notice of cancellation, stating the reason for cancellation, to the first Named Insured, at the mailing address shown in the Policy, and to the producer of record, at least: (1) 10 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for nonpayment of premium or discovery of fraud, or (2) 30 days before the effective date of cancellation if we cancel for any other reason listed in Paragraph a. above 3. The following provision is added: Cancellation of Policies that Provide Coverage for Residential Property This provision applies to coverage on real property which is used predominantly for residential purposes and consisting of not more than four dwelling units, and to coverage on tenants' household personal property in a residential unit, if such coverage is written under this Policy: a. If such coverage has been in effect for 60 days or less, and is not a renewal of coverage we previously issued, we may cancel this coverage for any reason, except as provided in b. and c. below. b. We may not cancel solely because the first Named Insured has: (1) Accepted an offer of earthquake coverage; or (2) Cancelled or did not renew a policy issued by the California Earthquake Authority (CEA) that included an earthquake policy premium surcharge. However, we shall cancel this Policy if the first Named Insured has accepted a new or renewal policy issued by the CEA that includes an earthquake policy premium surcharge but fails to pay the earthquake policy premium surcharge authorized by the CEA. c. We may not cancel such coverage solely because corrosive soil conditions exist on the premises. This restriction c. applies only if coverage under the Special Property Coverage Form excludes loss or damage caused by or resulting from corrosive soil conditions. If a state of emergency under California Law is declared and the residential property is located in any ZIP Code within or adjacent to the fire perimeter, as determined by California Law, we may not cancel this Policy for one year, beginning from the date the state of emergency is declared, solely because the dwelling or other structure is located in an area in which a wildfire has occurred. However, we may cancel: a. When you have not paid the premium, at any time by letting you know at least 10 days before the date cancellation takes effect; b. If willful or grossly negligent acts or omissions by the named insured, or his or her representatives, are discovered that materially increase any of the risks insured against; or c. If there are physical changes in the property insured against, beyond the catastrophe- damaged condition of the structures and surface landscape, which result in the property becoming uninsurable B. Section C., CONCEALMENT, MISREPRESENTATION OR FRAUD is deleted and replaced by the following: CONCEALMENT, MISREPRESENTATION OR FRAUD 1. We do not provide coverage to the insured who, whether before or after a loss or damage caused by fire, has committed fraud or intentionally concealed or misrepresented any material fact or circumstance concerning: a. This Policy; b. The Covered Property; c. That insured's interest in the Covered Property; or d. A claim under this Policy. Form SC 01 04 10 18 Page 2 of 4 ©2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. THE HARTFORD 2. This Policy is void if any insured, whether before or after a loss, has committed fraud or intentionally concealed or misrepresented any material fact or circumstance concerning: a. This Policy; b. The Covered Property; c. That insured's interest in the Covered Property; or d. A claim under this Policy. C. The following provision is added and supersedes any provisions to the contrary: NONRENEWAL 1. Subject to the provisions of Paragraphs 2. and 3. below, if we elect not to renew this Policy, we will mail or deliver written notice stating the reason for nonrenewal to the first Named Insured shown in the Declarations and to the producer of record, at least 60 days but not more than 120 days, before the expiration or anniversary date. We will mail or deliver our notice to the first Named Insured, and to the producer of record, at the mailing address shown in the Policy. 2. Residential Property This provision applies to coverage on real property used predominantly for residential purposes and consisting of not more than four dwelling units, and to coverage on tenants' household property contained in a residential unit, if such coverage is written under this Policy. a. We may elect not to renew such coverage for any reason, except as provided in 2.b., 2.c. and 2.d. below: b. We will not refuse to renew such coverage solely because the first Named Insured has accepted an offer of earthquake coverage. However, the following applies only to insurers who are associate participating insurers as established by Cal. Ins. Code Section 10089.16. We may elect not to renew such coverage after the first Named Insured has accepted an offer of earthquake coverage, if one or more of the following reasons applies: (1) The nonrenewal is based on sound underwriting principles that relate to the coverages provided by this Policy and that are consistent with the approved rating plan and related documents filed with the Department of Insurance as required by existing law; (2) The Commissioner of Insurance finds that the exposure to potential losses will threaten our solvency or place us in a hazardous condition. A hazardous condition includes, but is not limited to, a condition in which we make claims payments for losses resulting from an earthquake that occurred within the preceding two years and that required a reduction in policyholder surplus of at least 25% for payment of those claims; or (3) We have: (a) Lost or experienced a substantial reduction in the availability or scope of reinsurance coverage; or (b) Experienced a substantial increase in the premium charged for reinsurance coverage of our residential property insurance policies; and the Commissioner has approved a plan for the nonrenewals that is fair and equitable, and that is responsive to the changes in our reinsurance position. c. We will not refuse to renew such coverage solely because the first Named Insured has cancelled or did not renew a policy, issued by the California Earthquake Authority that included an earthquake policy premium surcharge. d. We will not refuse to renew such coverage solely because corrosive soil conditions exist on the premises. This restriction applies only if coverage under the Special Property Coverage Form excludes loss or damage caused by or resulting from corrosive soil conditions. e. If a state of emergency under California Law is declared and the residential property is located in any ZIP Code within or adjacent to the fire perimeter, as determined by California Law, we may not nonrenew this Policy for one year, beginning from the date the state of emergency is declared, solely because the dwelling or other structure is located in an area in which a wildfire has occurred. However, we may nonrenew: Form SC 01 04 10 18 Page 3 of 4 ©2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission) THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. THE HARTFORD (1) If willful or grossly negligent acts or omissions by the named insured, or his or her representatives, are discovered that materially increase any of the risk insured against. (2) If losses unrelated to the post disaster loss condition of the property have occurred that would collectively render the risk ineligible for renewal; or (3) If there are physical changes in the property insured against, beyond the catastrophe-damaged condition of the structures and surface landscape, which result in the property becoming uninsurable. 3. We are not required to send notice of nonrenewal in the following situations: a. If the transfer or renewal of a policy, without any changes in terms, conditions, or rates, is between us and a member of our insurance group. b. If the Policy has been extended for 90 days or less, provided that notice has been given in accordance with Paragraph C.1. c. If you have obtained replacement coverage, or if the first Named Insured has agreed, in writing, within 60 days of the termination of the Policy, to obtain that coverage. d. If the Policy is for a period of no more than 60 days and you are notified at the time of issuance that it will not be renewed. e. If the first Named Insured requests a change in the terms or conditions or risks covered by the Policy within 60 days of the end of the policy period. f. If we have made a written offer to the first Named Insured, in accordance with the time frames shown in Paragraph 1. above, to renew the Policy under changed terms or conditions or at an increased premium rate, when the increase exceeds 25%. Form SC 01 04 10 18 Page 4 of 4 ©2018, The Hartford (May include copyrighted material of Insurance Services Office, Inc., with its permission)