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HomeMy WebLinkAbout25D - AGMT - ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL SRVSREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JANUARY 7, 2013 TITLE: AGREEMENTS WITH POWER ENGINEERS INC. AND CHAMBERS GROUP INC. FOR ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 1? Reading ? Ordinance on 2na Reading ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements with Power Engineers, Inc., and Chambers Group, Inc., subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, to provide environmental services for the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 for each firm. DISCUSSION City staff has solicited proposals from Environmental Engineering firms to provide environmental services. These consultants are necessary to augment work efforts related to analysis of proposed projects for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and/or the National Environmental Policy Act. The Request for Proposals (RFP) was posted on the City website for a period of 28 days. Eleven firms submitted proposals, which were evaluated by a review committee comprised of personnel from the Public Works and Planning and Building Agencies. Ratings were based on criteria related to qualifications of the firms, project team, responsiveness to the RFP, and capacity to perform the required work. Based on the proposals submitted, the ratings for the firms are as follows: FIRM RATING 1. Power Engineers, Inc. 92.0 2. Chambers Group, Inc. 91.8 3. PCR Services Corporation 90.0 4. RBF Consulting 87.8 5. ESA, Inc. 81.0 6. Ultra Systems Environmental, Inc. 78.5 7. Lilburn Corporation 77.0 8. Sapphos Environmental, Inc. 75.3 9. Atkins North America Inc. 74.5 10. AMEC Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc. 73.5 11. VCS Environmental 73.0 2501-1 Agreements with Power Engineers, Inc., and Chambers Group, Inc., for On-Call Environmental Services January 7, 2013 Page 2of2 Following the evaluation and ranking of the proposals, a review of the fee schedules for the top three firms proved them to be consistent and reasonable. As a result, it is recommended that the firms of Power Engineers, Inc., and Chambers Group, Inc., be retained for the required services in the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 for each firm. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT There is no environmental impact associated with this action. FISCAL IMPACT The proposed contracts will have a limit of $200,000 for each firm. Funds to compensate efforts for environmental services will be drawn from various projects identified in the Capital Improvements Program. 1 Raul Godinez ll Executive Director Public Works Agency RG/SF APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director all Finance & Management Services Agency Exhibits: 1. Agreement and Fee Schedule - Power Engineers, Inc. 2. Agreement and Fee Schedule - Chambers Group, Inc. 25D-2 AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 7`" day of January, 2013 by and between Power Engineers, Inc., an Idaho corporation (hereinafter "Consultant"), and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of California (hereinafter "City"). RECITALS A. The City desires to retain a consultant having special skill and knowledge in the field of environmental consulting services. B. Consultant represents that Consultant is able and willing to provide such services to the City. 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 consulting 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 provide environmental consulting services, including preparation, distribution and filing of environmental noticing documents, preparation of studies and technical reports and other necessary services, on an on-call basis, at the written direction of the Executive Director of the Santa Ana Public Works Agency, in compliance with Consultant's Proposal dated October 29, 2012, attached hereto as Exhibit A. The Consultant will provide an experienced, educated and professional team, who's Project Manager and staff shall be responsive and maintain excellent working relationships with City staff. The Consultant shall be committed to provide adequate staffing levels at all times in order to adhere to established schedules. Consultant services may include, but not limited to the following: Initial Study Notice of Exemptions Negative Declaration Mitigated Negative Declaration Notice of Preparation Notice of Intent Notice of Availability Notice of Determination Environmental Impact Report Environmental Assessment Environmental Impact Statement Categorical Exclusion Preliminary Environmental Study Historic Records Search Environmental Certification Form Air Quality Study Noise Impact Study Biological Studies Cultural Resources Study Geological/Soil Study Hydrology/Water Quality Study Water Assessment Study Mineral Resources Study Utility/Sewer Study Traffic Study Mitigation Monitoring Program Preparation of Response to Comments FAA and ALUC Required 25D-3 Preparation of Statement of Overriding Public Outreach Considerations On-call staff consulting Preliminary Engineering as required to support environmental analyses. Consultant services will also include attendance at appropriate City Commission, City Council, community, and other designated meetings as deemed necessary. When appropriate, the City will furnish information in its possession relevant to preparation of the environmental documentation. 2. REPRESENTATIVES For purposes of implementing this Agreement, the representative of City shall be the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency, or his designated representative, and the representative of the Consultant shall be the Project Manager or his designated representative. Except as may be otherwise stated herein, such representatives shall have the authority to act on behalf of their respective parties in carrying out the terms of this Agreement. 3. DELIVERY OF WORK PRODUCT - OWNERSHIP Consultant warrants and represents that it has the absolute right to enter into and perform this Agreement and will perform its obligations hereunder in accordance with standards and practices prevailing in the industry. Consultant's contribution to the Project, including works to be produced by Consultant hereunder, will not infringe or misappropriate the proprietary or personal rights of any third person or party. Consultant shall deliver to City any work product which results from the services provided. Said work product shall be submitted in hard copy and produced in a form compatible with City's information systems, as agreed between the Project Manager and Consultant. 4. COMPENSATION a. City agrees to pay, and Consultant agrees to accept as total payment for its services, the rates and charges identified in Consultant's Fee Schedule, attached hereto as Exhibit B. The total sum to be expended under this Agreement shall not exceed $200,000.00 during the term of this Agreement. b. Invoices. Consultant shall submit a monthly invoice by the fifteenth of the month to the City for the services rendered in the prior month. All invoices for work performed under this contract shall be submitted in a format approved by the City. Invoices shall include the following information at a minimum: i. Consultant's invoice number ii. Beginning and ending dates of services iii. City project number and/or name (if applicable) iv. Work site address/location (if applicable) V. Unit cost, subtotals and total for invoice c. 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 which fails to meet the standards of performance of a professional environmental consultant. 25D-4 5. TERM This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above and terminate on December 31, 2013, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 14, below. The term of this Agreement may be extended by a writing executed by the Executive Director of Public Works and the City Attorney. 6. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR Consultant shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an independent contractor 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. 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. Commercial General Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain commercial general liability insurance which shall include, but not be limited to protection against claims arising from bodily and personal injury, including death resulting therefrom and damage to property, resulting from any act or occurrence arising out of Consultant's operations in the performance of this Agreement, including, without limitation, acts involving vehicles. The amounts of insurance shall be not less than the following: single limit coverage applying to bodily and personal injury, including death resulting therefrom, and property damage, in the total amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate. Such insurance shall be endorsed as follows: (a) name the City, its officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives as additional insured(s); (b) be primary and not contributory with respect to insurance or self- insurance programs maintained by the City; and (c) contain standard separation of insureds provisions. b. Business automobile liability insurance, or equivalent form, with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit. Such insurance shall include coverage for owned, hired and non-owned automobiles. c. Worker's Compensation Insurance. In accordance with the provisions of Section 3300 of the Labor Code, Consultant, if Consultant has any employees, is required to be insured against liability for worker's compensation or to undertake self-insurance. Prior to commencing the performance of the work under this Agreement, Consultant agrees to obtain and maintain any employer's liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 per accident. d. Professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance, with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 per claim, and $2,000,000 in the aggregate. 25D-5 e. The following requirements apply to the insurance to be provided by Consultant pursuant to this section: (i) Consultant shall maintain all insurance required above in full force and effect for the entire period covered by this Agreement. (ii) Certificates of insurance shall be furnished to the City upon execution of this Agreement and shall be approved in form by the City Attorney. (iii) Certificates and policies shall state that the policies shall not be canceled or reduced in coverage or changed in any other material aspect without thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City. f. If Consultant fails or refuses to produce or maintain the insurance required by this section or fails or refuses to furnish the City with required proof that insurance has been procured and is in force and paid for, the City shall have the right, at the City's election, to forthwith terminate this Agreement. Such termination shall not effect Consultant's right to be paid for its time and materials expended prior to notification of termination. Consultant waives the right to receive compensation and agrees to indemnify the City for any work performed prior to approval of insurance by the City. 8. INDEMNIFICATION Consultant agrees to 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 negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of the Consultant or its contractors, subcontractors, 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 negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of Consultant 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 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, nothing herein shall be construed to require Consultant to indemnify the indemnified parties from any claim arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the indemnified parties. 9. 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 25D-6 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. 10. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE Consultant covenants that it presently has no interests and shall not have interests, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under this Agreement. 11. 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 facsimile 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 Fax 714-647-6956 With courtesy copies to: Executive Director of the Public Works Agency City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30) P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, California 92702 Fax 714-647-5635 and City Attorney City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-29) P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, California 92702 Fax 714-647-6515 To Consultant: Power Engineers, Inc. 731 East Ball Road, Ste. 100 Anaheim, California 92805 Fax 714-507-2799 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 facsimile, communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given twenty-four (24) hours after the time set forth on the transmission report issued 25D-7 by the transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set forth above. For purposes of calculating these time frames, weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays shall be excluded. 12. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and Consultant, 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 nor 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. 13. 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 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. 14. TERMINATION This Agreement may be 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. However, any use of unfinished work product shall be at City's sole risk. b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement. 15. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS a. Consultant shall perform all requirements under this contract in strict observance of and in compliance with The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and those regulations enforced by the California State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), as each may be amended or updated from time to time. b. 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, 25D-8 the City of Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Consultant shall notify the City immediately and in writing of her inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement. 16. DISCRIMINATION Consultant shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, termination or other employment related activities. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. 17. 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. 18. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature hereinbelow 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. b. Captions and headings in this Agreement, including the title of this Agreement, are for convenience only and are not to be considered in construing this Agreement. c. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully set forth in the body of this Agreement. /// 25D-9 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first above written. ATTEST: CITY OF SANTA ANA MARIA D. HUIZAR Clerk of the Council APPROVED AS TO FORM: SONIA R. CARVALHO City Attorney By: Laura Sheedy Assistant City Attorney RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL: PAUL M. WALTERS City Manager POWER ENGINEERS, INC. RAUL GODINEZ, II P.E. Executive Director - PWA BILL EISINGER P.E. Executive Vice President 25D-10 EXHIBIT A CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL 25D-11 25D-12 POWER ENGINEERS, INC. POWER i ENGINEERS 731 EAST BALL ROAD SUITE 100 ANAHEIM, CA 92605 USA PNoNE 714-507-2700 Fax 714-507-2799 October 29, 2012 City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency Ms. Suzi Fuljanic, Project Manager 3'd Floor, Ross Annex 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California 92702 Subject: Proposal to Provide Environmental Consulting Services (RFP #12-063) Dear Ms. Furjanic: On behalf of POWER Engineers, I am pleased to present our proposal to provide Environmental Consulting Services for the City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency. In our proposal, you'll find the following sections: Firm Experience, Project Team, Relevant Project Experience, Approach, and Exhibits. Per Section XIV, Subsection B of the RFP, POWER's Fee Schedule is enclosed in a separate, sealed envelope. The POWER Team will execute Work Assignments issued under this contract with the highest of level of professional quality, defensibility, and efficiency, and will maintain our track record of obtaining environmental approvals for a wide range of infrastructure projects, including roadway and highway projects, on schedule and on budget. Here's why you can be confident in selecting the POWER Team: 1. Our team is comprised of experts in CEQA and NEPA. We understand the City's reporting requirements through experience, and have in-depth experience successfully navigating Caltrans' processes to obtain project approval. 2. We have assembled a cohesive and highly qualified team that has worked together successfully to obtain approval for the same type of projects anticipated under this contract. 3. Our Project Manager, Court Morgan, has managed the on-call environmental consulting services contract for the City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency. His knowledge attained through prior management of this contract, coupled with the team's experience and working relationship with the City, will enable the POWER Team to immediately begin taking on projects and expediting approvals. We have directly pertinent, in-depth experience and positive working relationships with the City, Caltrans, and regulatory agencies such that there will be no learning curve on any Work Assignment issued under this contract; we are ready to hit the ground running! Please contact Court Morgan with any questions about our proposal. He can be reached directly at 714-507-2764 or at courtanorgan@powereng.com. Thank you for the opportunity to provide environmental services for this important contract, and we look forward to further discussing our qualifications with you in detail. Sincerely, Bill Eisinger, P.E. Court Morgan Executive Vice President Project Manager w Av.poweren9•com HLY 11-128223 CITY OF SANTA ANA PwA ENV. CONSULTING SERVICES (10/29112) BH 25D-13 POWER ENGINEERS 1. FIRM EXPERIENCE POWER ENGINEERS POWER Engineers and our subconsultants-Applied EarthWorks, RBF Knowledgeable - Flexible - Reliable Consulting, and KOA Corporation-have the combined expertise and > Founded in 1976 experience to excel at providing Environmental Consulting Services for > 1,600+ Employees the City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency. > Offices Nationwide & Overseas > Employee-owned POWER'S EXPERTISE & EXPERIENCE. POWER Engineers is a nationally-ranked, fill-service, interdisciplinary environmental and engineering design firm. The Environmental Business Unit includes more than 170 environmental planners and scientists who POWER Specializes In These are leaders in environmental services, and has focused on providing comprehensive environmental consulting services to clients for over 30 Environmental Services years. Our success is a result of our collective experience and our in- > CEQA & NEPA Compliance depth understanding of environmental issues, public concerns, land > Water Quality Assessments/Clean ownership, and engineering. Water Act Compliance We do a substantial amount of work in California, including preparation > Biological Resources (Wildlife & and review of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Botanical) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliant documents and supporting technical studies for both cities and counties. Projects include > Habitat Conservation Plan Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), Environmental Impact Statements Compliance (EISs), and Mitigated Negative Declarations (MNDs), among others. > Regulatory Agency Permitting Directly pertinent to this contract, POWER has been retained by the > Hydrological/Geohydrological Riverside County Transportation Department to provide on-call Studies environmental consulting services for proposed roadway and highway > Cultural Resources/Native improvement projects. POWER has successfully executed multiple American Consultation projects through this contract, including management of the preparation of > Noise & Acoustics CEQA and NEPA compliant documents and supporting technical studies to meet County and Caltrans reporting requirements. POWER is also > Public Involvement & Outreach preparing the joint Initial Study/Environmental Assessment on behalf of > Socioeconomic the County of Riverside for the proposed reconstruction of the existing Studies/Community & Land Use Interstate 10 (1-1 0)/Jefferson Street interchange in Indio, California. Impact Assessment In addition, our Project Manager, Court Morgan, managed the on-call > Geoengineering & Geotechnical environmental consulting services contract for the City of Santa Ana Services Public Wanks Agency, and the City's Planning and Building Agency, > Visualization Technology prior to joining POWER. As Project Manager under these contracts, > Landscape Architecture Court managed preparation of multiple CEQA and NEPA documents and supporting technical studies for multiple projects. The knowledge > Geographic Information Systems attained through prior management of the City's On-call Environmental > Hazardous Materials & Consulting Services Contracts, coupled with the team's experience and Waste/Remediation Services (e.g.: working relationship with the City, will enable the POWER Team to hit Phase I & Phase II Environmental the ground running and expedite project approvals. Site Assessment) POWER has worked closely with, and has been contracted directly to perform work for, numerous federal agencies including the Federal HLY 11-128223 CITY OF SANTA ANA PWA ENV. CONSULTING SERVICES (10129112) BH 1. FIRM EXPERIENCE 1 1 25D-14 POWER ENGINEERS, INC. POWER is currently working with these subconsultants on similar projects, and therefore the POWER Team will bring team cohesiveness to the City's contract. AE Specializes in These Cultural Services > Cultural and Paleontological Resource Investigations and Reporting > National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 Consultation > Native American Coordination and Consultation > Architectural History Analysis and Reporting > Data Recovery and Museum Curation > Cultural and Paleontological Resources Construction Monitoring Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and various state, regional, and local agencies in developing more than 150 CEQA and NEPA compliance documents, management plans, and associated permits. We have conducted interagency coordination at varying levels of detail and complexity. When necessary, POWER's in-house Public Outreach Group facilitates involvement of the public and agencies in the environmental process. SLISCONSUL MNTS' EXPERTISE & EXPERIENCE The in-depth experience of POWER's subconsultants with City and Caltrans processes will allow the team to execute Work Assignments under this contract in a highly cost effective and expeditious manner. Importantly, POWER is currently working with these subconsultants on similar projects, and therefore the POWER Team will bring team cohesiveness to the City's contract. Provided below is an overview of each subconsultant. APPLIED EARTHWORKS Incorporated in 1995, Applied Earthworks, Inc. (AE) is a certified small business with 45 professional staff performing work throughout California and the Western U.S. Specializing in history, archaeology, architectural history, and paleontology, few cultural resource consulting firms can match AE's corporate experience in southern California. AE possesses a thorough understanding of Federal and state regulatory compliance procedures and has successfully completed more than 2,100 projects on behalf of governmental and private sector clients. Its staff maintains excellent working relationships with the State Historic Preservation Off ice, Native American Heritage Commission, and other Native American organizations. AE has a successful track record providing high-quality on-call/as-needed environmental services to local public agency clients. Those agencies have indicated their high level of satisfaction with our services and products by awarding us consecutive contracts. We attribute our success to: . Extensive southern California cultural resources experience . A solid understanding of CRibf laws and regulations • Consistent success in consultation with regulatory agencies • Knowledge of and sensitivity to Native American concerns • A strong commitment to responsiveness AE's paleontology program offers a full range of services, including museum records searches, literature reviews, field surveys/assessments, construction monitoring, fossil collection, data recovery, laboratory preparation, analysis of fossil resources, museum curation, and technical reporting. Our paleontologists consistently producing quality, on-time work and readable technical documents. HLY 11-128223 CITY OF SANTA ANA PWA ENV. CONSULTING SERVICES (10128/12) BH 1. FIRM EXPERIENCE 1 2 25D-15 POWER ENGINEERS, INC. RBF's Air Quality Expertise > Air quality dispersion modeling > Construction and operational pollutant modeling > Carbon monoxide hotspots modeling > Odor analysis > Greenhouse gas emissions analysis RBF's Noise/Acoustics Expertise > On-site noise measurement > Residential noise studies and sound insulation analysis > Construction noise measurement and analysis > Community noise impact surveys > Traffic and rail noise measurement, analysis, and abatement design Experts in Air Quality Models > ISC-3 Gaussian Plume Model > AERMOD Plume Model > BREEZE ROADS Dispersion Model > URBEMIS/CalEEMod Emissions Model Experts in Noise Modeling Programs > FHWA RD-77-108 Model > FHWA Transportation Noise Model > FHWA Roadway Construction RBF CONSULTING, INC. RBF Consulting, a Company of Michael Balser Corporation, is one of the largest engineering, design, and construction management firms in the nation. From RBF's beginning in 1944 in southern California, the company has grown to a frill service consulting firm with project experience in 13 countries, 27 states, and with over 700 local agencies. RBF has a team of 540 professionals with 16 offices in the Western U.S. RBF provides a complete range of services for planning, urban design, transportation planning, land use and policy planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. Over the past 65 years, RBF has held numerous contracts within the City of Santa Ana, including: Parkcenter Drive Initial Study; Jurisdictional Delineation and Biological Habitat Assessment for Edinger Avenue Bridge Widening; and multiple regulatory services contracts for seismic retrofit projects throughout the City. In addition, over the past 10 years, RBF has held 16 roadway preliminary design and/or final design contracts with Caltrans, including the I-5 at Jamboree Improvements and 1-5/Grand Avenue Interchange. Air Quality/GHG Emissions/Climate Change A recognized leader in air quality modeling and analysis, RBF has prepared a wide variety of air quality analyses for projects throughout California. We are familiar with Federal, state, and local requirements and thresholds of significance for criteria pollutants. RBF routinely consults with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), and other air pollution control districts to ensure adequate project-level analysis under existing air quality regulations. RBF utilizes state-of-the-art air quality models to accurately quantify air pollutant levels both during construction and project operations. RBF also provides Global Climate Change analysis in response to AB-32 and Executive Order S-3-05, calling for an increasing level of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions analysis for development projects within the State. Noise/Acoustics RBF provides a full range of noise impact analyses for public and private sector clients, in accordance with local, State, e.g., Caltrans, and Federal impact assessment criteria. RBF is skilled in utilizing various noise modeling programs and provides ambient noise levels surveys, utilizing Larson Davis 820 and Bruel & Kjaer 2250 sound level meters. Visual Impact Analysis RBF provides visual stimulation studies for aesthetic and visual impact evaluation, including for Caltrans-compliant Visual Impact Assessments. Simulations produced by RBF range from simple photo composite/3-13 massing studies to full photorealistic depictions. RBF uses state of the art software and advanced techniques such as metric photogrammet y and Real Time Kinematic (RTK) global positioning. Data is processed using state-of-art computer techniques into high-quality graphics that allow the public to understand the visual impacts of a project. HLY 11-128223 CITY OF SANTA ANA PWA ENV. CONSULTING SERVICES (10/29112) BH 1. FIRM EXPERIENCE 1 3 25D-16 POWER ENGINEERS, INC. KOA's EIR for the Santa Ana Transit Zone project received a Focus Issue Award from the California chapter of the American Planning Association. RBF provides dynamic views of proposed developments through the use of animations and Matchmove technology (combining computer animation with video). Animations provide visual analysis while moving through or around a project on foot, in a vehicle or plane. RBF also performs viewshed analyses that may be utilized to determine whether or not project features are visible within a one-mile-radius. The map is created using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology and may include Digital Surface Model (DSM) data. DSM data allows RBF to determine view blockage resulting from existing structures, terrain, and landscaping, e.g., large trees. RBF also prepares shade and shadow analyses by overlaying shadow diagrams on a base map with the building footprints of the project and the surrounding buildings. This illustrates any change in shadow patterns that would be directly attributable to the project, and visually demonstrates the effect of these shadows on surrounding land uses, e.g., residential. Preliminary Engineering The Transportation Planning Department of RBF has an outstanding reputation with over 30 years of experience in the fields of transportation master planning and civil engineering. The staff have extensive experience working directly for municipal, county, state, e.g., Caltrans, and Federal agencies. Based on proven engineering principles, RBF's experienced staff incorporates the geometric standards of alignment, grade, cross section, access control, and intersection/interchange design into the planning and engineering of new roadways and highways. RBF has extensive experience in redesigning existing highways and intersections to increase capacity and safety. KOA CORPORATION Founded in 1987, KOA Corporation is one of the leading traffic engineering and transportation planning and design firms in California, with six offices to serve our California clients. KOA provides consulting services to both public and private sectors. With nearly 100 employees, our staff includes transportation planners and California registered civil and traffic engineers. KOA has provided engineering services for many of the largest public works and transportation planning projects in California. Specifically, KOA has provided traffic engineering services for projects owned by the City of Santa Ana, including the preparation of traffic study documents for environmental impact reports. Our most recent and recognized project was the Santa Ana Renaissance Specific Plan (now referred to as the Santa Ana Transit Zone) Environmental Impact Report. This project received a Focus Issue Award from the California Chapter of the American Planning Association. Another significant environmental project owned by the City was the Metro East Specific Plan EIR. KOA also has extensive experience with obtaining project approvals from Caltrans. We have performed work on several freeway projects, which involve heavy coordination with Caltrans staff, including for the Alton Avenue overcrossing in Santa Ana, over the SR-55 Freeway. Other freeway projects have included a project study report for the SR-60/SR-57 freeways at Grand Avenue, and SR-91 ramps at Tustin Avenue in the City of Anaheim, the Gene Autry bridge extension over the I-5 Freeway. HLY 11-128223 CITY OF SANTA ANA PWA ENV. CONSULTING SERVICES (10/29112) BH 1. FIRM EXPERIENCE 1 4 25D-17 POWER ENGINEERS 2. PROJECT TEAM The POWER Team brings unparalleled and directly relevant project experience and knowledge to the City of Santa Ana for this contract. In fact, members of the POWER Team have experience working with the City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency, as well as Caltrans, including District 12. The team we have assembled for this contract has worked closely together to prepare CEQA and NEPA compliant documents and supporting technical studies for transportation-related projects; this includes work performed under POWER's on-call environmental consulting services contract with the Riverside County Transportation Department. Our team's pertinent knowledge and experience working together brings vahie- added expertise to complete and obtain project approval expediently and cost effectively under this contract. Combined, the POWER Team has completed hundreds of environmental studies for transportation projects involving roadway realignments, extensions and widenings, intersection improvements, and highway improvements. We have provided brief resumes for our proposed Key Personnel, including their role and percentage of time we anticipate will be devoted to the project; these estimates may fluctuate as specific tasks are assigned. KEY PERSONNEL RESUMES . POWER ENGINEERS Court Morgan Project Manager (40%) Mr. Morgan is a Project Manager/Senior Environmental Planner with over 15 years of experience. He has provided environmental planning and permitting services for numerous surface transportation and infrastructure projects, including several road widening projects in both rural and urban environments. Court has coordinated and managed several such projects to meet requirements set forth by Caltrans, CEQA, NEPA, and FHWA, and other state, federal and local regulatory agencies such as, but not limited to, the California Department of Fish and Game, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, South Coast Air Quality Management District, and USACE. Directly relevant to this contract, Mr. Morgan currently serves as Project Manager for POWER's on-call envirormiental consulting services contract with the Riverside County Transportation Department. POWER has successfully executed multiple projects associated with this contract, including management of the preparation of CEQA and NEPA compliant documents and supporting technical studies to meet County and Caltrans reporting requirements. Mr. Morgan has extensive experience working with the City and Caltrans to manage projects through the PANED process. In fact, Court managed the On-call Environmental Consulting Services Contract for the City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency (and the City's Planning and HLY 11-128223 CITY OF SANTA ANA PWA ENV. CONSULTING SERVICES (10/29/12) BH Our team's pertinent knowledge and experience working together brings value-added expertise to complete and obtain project approval expediently and cost effectively under this contract. Building Agency) prior to joining POWER. As Project Manager under this contract, he managed preparation of multiple CEQA and NEPA documents and supporting technical studies, regulatory permitting studies, and applications for a variety of City proposed roadway improvement projects (e.g.: Grand Avenue widening and Bristol Street widening projects). Mr. Morgan's knowledge attained through prior management of the City's On-call Environmental Consulting Services Contract, coupled with the team's experience and working relationship with the City, will enable the POWER Team to hit the ground running and expedite project approvals. Bill Elsinger, P.E. Principal-in-Charge (20%) A,Jr. Eisinger is experienced in all phases of project management, development, and design for transmission line and substation projects. As a project manager for major utility projects, he is experienced in the areas of routing and siting, right of way acquisition, design criteria development, preliminary and final design, material procurement, construction management, cost estimating and economic analysis, planning, and overall program management for projects ranging from 46 kV to 500 kV. Prior to becoming a consultant, Mr. Eisinger worked as an engineer 2. PROJECT TEAM 1 1 25D-18 POWER ENGINEERS, INC. and project manager for electric utilities, where he had responsibility for the design of new transmission lines and supervised a design group in lattice steel structure design, . foundation design, complex structural analysis, insulation and clearance design, electromagnetic induction investigations, grounding, and transmission I ine optimization. Projects required wood, tubular steel and lattice structures. Mr. Eisinger served two terms as a member of the EPRI Overhead Lines Task Force and was also a utility advisor for major transmission research projects. Jim Jensen QA/QC (25%) Mr. Jensen has extensive experience in project management, siting, environmental planning, permitting, public involvement, and agency coordination for a wide variety of infrastructure projects and resource management planning throughout the United States. He has worked on or managed over 100 NEPA Environmental Assessments (EAs) and EISs in his career, and has worked on nearly 100 transmission line projects, in addition to dozens of renewable energy projects of all types. This includes leading several EIRs for projects in California. Mr. Jensen specializes in management of interdisciplinary teams that help industry and agencies solve regulatory and planning issues and meet critical deadlines and agency approvals. He has extensive experience working with state, federal and local agencies, conducting EAs, EISs and state siting projects, planning and public projects. He specializes in fast-track and controversial assignments. Thom Ryan Work Assignment Manager and FAA/ALUC (40%) Mr. Ryan is a project manager for environmental compliance on capital and development projects in the areas of infrastructure development, renewable energy, and regulatory permitting. He is an experienced program and project manager, having managed several on-call CEQA and NEPA environmental services contracts ranging up to $3.75 million in total value. He is experienced with environmental compliance requirements associated with a wide range of federal and state environmental laws and regulations. He has participated in all phases of environmental analysis including initial yr ???? ??.? tmyectTKaOr,uh?7a•eICFS?t f?. feasibility studies, determination of exemption/exclusion, ISs and Negative Declarations (NDs), EAs, and full EIRMSs. Mr. Ryan has recently permitted two extension infrastructure projects to meet FAA and ALUC requirements. See the Organizational Chart following the resumes for a look at the reporting hierarchy for the key personnel in management and lead technical roles. Karen Cadavona Work Assignment Manager and Public Outreach (40%) Ms. Cadavona is an environmental planner and public involvement coordinator who manages the environmental permitting process under federal and state guidelines. Her experience includes developing planning materials, report preparation, identification of impacts from transportation, electrical transmission, and other projects, and preparation of mitigation measures to reduce their impacts on the natural and human environments underNEPA and CEQA guidelines. Prior to joining PONVER, Karen was an Associate Environmental Planner at Caltrans, District 7 for four years where she assisted in the preparation of Preliminary Environmental Analysis Reports (PEARS) and Preliminary Environmental Study (PES) Forms; local agency reviews; public noticing and outreach materials; and also assisted local agencies with CEQA and NEPA compliance pursuant to Caltrans' Local Assistance program. She has also prepared various sections for EISs, EAs, EIRs, MNDs, and Initial Studies (1Ss) and has coordinated the public involvement process. HLY 11-128223 CITY OF SANTA ANA PWA ENV. CONSULTING SERVICES (10129112) BH Kim Quinn Work Assignment Manager (45%) Ms. Quinn is an environmental planner experienced in environmental documentation and analysis consistent with CEQA and NEPA. Ms. Quinn has also prepared additional environmental documentation specific to Caltrans requirements. Her CEQA/NEPA expertise incorporates areas essential to project approval including land use planning, air quality/climate change, cultural resources, biological resources, visual analysis, water quality, hazards and hazardous materials, noise, utilities and service systems, and traffic/transportation. Ms. Quinn has worked directly with a variety of interested and affected parties including Caltrans, various local planning, and development departments, and independent developers. Her project experience encompasses a diverse range of projects crossing multiple jurisdictional boundaries. Ken McDonald Biological Resources/ Permitting (45%) Mr. McDonald is an environmental biologist and botanist with more than I I years of experience in natural resources consulting, including a variety of Caltrans projects in Orange, Riverside, Los Angeles, and San Luis 2. PROJECT TEAM 1 2 25D-19 POWER ENGINEERS, INC. Obispo Counties. Mr. McDonald has ample expertise in vegetation restoration, wetlands delineation, and floral and faunal resource impact assessment. He has conducted reconnaissance surveys and habitat evaluations for special status plant and wildlife species and has authored environmental and biological sections for a variety of documents, including Biological Assessments, ETRs, EISs, and EAs for state and federal environmental assessment documents under CEQA and NEPA. Mr. McDonald's wide-ranging experience includes leading and coordinating teams of various biological disciplines, creating vegetation restoration mitigation and monitoring plans, restoration implementation monitoring, restoration compliance inspections, construction monitoring, data collection and analysis, functional analysis, and assisting with jurisdictional waters delineations. Michel Ybarrondo, P.E. Hydrology/Floodplains (45%) Mr. Ybarrondo is a water resources engineer with experience in the entire stream restoration process from initial alternatives analyses to post-project monitoring. This process includes hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, fluvial geomorphology, hydraulic analysis for the design of bridges and culverts, surveying, and construction management. He also has experience in geotechnical investigations, construction monitoring, geologic hazard investigations, geologic mapping, groundwater modeling and contaminant degradation analyses. For transmission projects, Mr. Ybarrondo uses his extensive geological, geotechnical and water resources engineering experience to assess critical design and construction considerations. Additionally, he is experienced in the complexities associated with geotechnical investigations for transmission foundation design and direct embed backfilt testing procedures. Mark Schaffer Community Impact Assessments/ Socioeconomic and Utility/Sewer Study (40%) Mr. Schaffer has experience serving as a land use analyst, study coordinator, and environmental planner for numerous linear related siting projects (e.g,: surface transportation, pipelines, transmission and distribution lines, fiber optic lines). He has conducted data collection, analysis, and impact assessments for over 95 environmental studies addressing the topics of community impact assessment (including Cattrans- compliant assessments); land jurisdiction/ownership; existing land use; planned land use; agriculture, hazardous waste, recreation; and transportation. Selected projects include site-specific studies such as hazardous waste assessments, and regional-scale studies including collection and analysis of constraint and opportunity data for a transmission line system involving a 100-million acre study area covering parts of five southwestern states. Sam Matthews, Eng. P.G. Hazardous Materials/Initial Site Assessments and Geology/ Soils/Mineral Resources (40%) Mr. Matthews is a registered professional engineering geologist with extensive working experience in the transportation industry. His diverse technical background, extensive operations experience, utilization of multidisciplinary business lines and project delivery methods has resulted in the completion of many successfid transportation projects throughout the western United States. Mr. Matthews` technical background portfolio includes geotechnical engineering, geological engineering, environmental, water resources, and materials related services. Project experience includes: environmental assessment (Phase 1,111 & 1II), Hazardous Materials evaluation and remediation, surface and groundwater evaluation, geologic mapping, rock mass characterization and rock slope, stabilization, hydrogeology, storm- water evaluations, settlement analysis; . slope stability evaluation and renediation, geophysics, undergroinrd mapping, materials testing & inspection, laboratorytesting, aggregate source evaluations, groundwater evaluation, seepage analysis, monitoring well design and installation, compliance and permitting, and construction management. Mr. Matthews is skilled: with developing strong client relationships and building strategic project teams that result in successfiil-.: project delivery. Stephanie Bennett Public Outreach (50%) With extensive experience in the public involvement and communications fields, Nis. Bennett has worked in public involvement for projects in various stages of development. Her experience includes working as the statewide Public Involvement Coordinator for the Idaho Transportation Department. She specializes in NEPA projects and is well-versed in environmental process and agency coordination. She has completed public involvement for EISs, EAs and Re-evaluations. Ms. Bennett specializes in transportation projects and enjoys working one-on- . one with stakeholders and property owners to resolve difficult issues, including right of way takes, relocation of property access and aesthetic treatments. She is currently working for the Idaho Division of. FHWA to coordinate and moderate the state's Partnership on Sustainable Communities Workshop. The workshop is part of an effort by FHWA, Housing & Urban Development (HUD) and ' Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to bring community leaders together to foster collaboration on projects. Ms. Benrett's public involvement outreach includes' coordination of meetings and public hearings, development of newsletters, website development, and various one-on-one outreach activities. HLY 11-128223 CITY OF SANTA ANA PWA ENV. CONSULTING SERVICES (10/29112) BH 2. PROJECT TEAM 1 3 25D-20 POWER ENGINEERS, INC. Allison Carver Water Quality (50%) Ms. Carver is a biologist with experience conducting habitat and biological assessments, natural environment studies and ecological research projects. She has experience conducting wetland delineations, and specializes in water resource analysis. She has authored both biological and hydrology and water quality sections for a variety of documents, including EIRs, EISs, and IvMi s for state and federal environmental assessment documents under CEQA and NEPA. Ms. Carver has prepared Section 401 Water Quality Certification permits, Section 404 Nationwide permits, and CDFG Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreements; she has also developed and implemented storm water pollution protection plans (SWPPPs) and spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plans (SPCCs) in compliance with regulatory agency requirements. Her experience includes environmental compliance monitoring, construction monitoring, and data collection and analysis, including water quality. David Barrackman GIS (40%) Mr. Barrackman is an experienced GIS analyst with a range of experience in field work, data collection, field and data analysis, design, and mapping. His background includes resource plan development, documentation, forest inventory, soil analysis, habitat monitoring, 2D and 3D illustration, field data and figure mapping, and calculating project-specific CEQA and NEPA documentation. He has experience in database management and mapping various forms of analytic data used in planning applications, such as converting AutoCAD drawings to and from GIS format. His experience also includes data translation and information applications. Mr. Barrackman is proficient with various GIS software applications, AutoCAD, GPS applications, and graphics software. He provides . based mapping and analysis for air quality, traffic and transportation, natural resources, geotechnical, remediation, and planning. Saadia Byram Technical Editing/Document Production (40%) Ms. Byram is an administrative professional specializing in technical editing and document management. She works closely with Project Management and Environmental Planning to perform quality control for NEPA and CEQA documents and facilitate resource collaboration. Her experience includes coordination and management of environmental documents and reports, development of project planning documents, interdisciplinary coordination, and production of project record documentation. She assists federal agencies with Section 508 compliance to ensure that all project documentation posted to agency websites is equally accessible to people with disabilities. She performs technical writing, editing, and formatting for EISs, ETRs, iv1NDs, ISs, Biological and Cultural Survey Reports, CEQA Checklists, Communications Plans, Preparation Plans and Public Involvement Plans, among others. APPLIED EARTHWORKS Susan Goldberg, MA, RPA Cultural Resources- Archaeological (50%) Ms. Goldberg has more than 35 years of archaeological fieldwork, research, management, and administration experience in California, Oregon, and the Midwest. As Vice President in the Southern California Region, she directs staff and subcontractors in the performance of project work. She has directed or supervised field work at hundreds of prehistoric and historic sites, prepared and implemented cultural resources management and treatment plans to ensure compliance with Section 106 of the NHPA, CEQA and other federal and state laws. This work has included National Register evaluations and nominations, research designs, site protection plans, buried site testing, monitoring, and mitigation thorough data recovery for transportation, hydroelectric, water, solar, wind, and gas developments. Ms. Goldberg has also managed several large data recovery projects, on-call services contracts with Metropolitan and Caltrans District 8, and the cultural resources elements of dozens of CEQA/NEPA compliance projects, Victoria Smith, MA Cultural Resources- Historical/Architectural History (40%) Ms. Smith, AE Historic Preservation Program Manager, has more than 20 years of experience in cultural resource investigations with 13 years of experience as an architectural historian and historic preservation specialist. During the past 15 years her work has primarily focused on managing regulatory compliance projects wider Section 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act (1966, as amended), Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation, NEPA, and CEQA. Her professional experience includes archival research, historic built environment inventory surveys, historic streetscape assessments, National Register and California Register eligibility evaluations, National Register nominations, historic context development, visual impacts assessments, historic preservation planning, historic building rehabilitation guidance, and design review. Ms. Smith has extensive experience in conducting historic built environment studies for transportation, aviation, energy, flood control, communications, urban redevelopment, capital improvement, and military projects. She meets and exceeds the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for an Architectural Historian. Jessica DeBusk, BS Paleontological Resources (40%) Ms. DeBusk has nearly a decade of experience as a consulting paleontologist in California with HLY 11-128223 CITY OF SANTA ANA PWA ENV. CONSULTING SERVICES (10129112) BH 2. PROJECT TEAM 1 4 2501-21 POWER ENGINEERS, INC. expertise in paleontological resource management, multidisciplinary project management, and California geology and paleontology. As AE' Paleontology Program Manager, she is responsible for the oversight of all paleontological work and oversees and directs AE's paleontological field and laboratory technicians. As a Senior Paleontologist, she routinely directs paleontological field surveys and assessments, mitigation monitoring of construction activities, fossil salvage and collection, laboratory preparation and analysis of micro- and macrofossils, museum curation, and authors technical reports. Since 2003, Ms. DeBusk has successfully conducted more than 200 paleontological investigations throughout California, Nevada, and the western U.S. Ms. DeBusk is an Orange County Certified Paleontologist. RBF CONSULTING Eddie Torres, INCE Noise/Acoustics, Air Quality/GHG Emissions/Climate Change, and Visual Impact Analysis (40%) Mr. Torres oversees and prepares Environmental and Planning studies for public and private sectors clients, under CEQA and NEPA, vlr. Torres draws on his broad background and understanding of environmental constraints to provide technical and CEQA compliance review and environmental documentation, in addition to research, analysis, and writing, Mr. Torres has managed a wide range of environmental planning projects, including environmental documents for major infrastructure and land development projects, an, quality and noise studies, highly controversial hillside development projects, state-of-the-art visual analyses, facility siting and due diligence studies, and coastal development projects. Mr. Torres also serves as the Director of Technical Studies, with a specialty in Acoustics, Air Quality, Climate Change, and Visual Impact Assessments. Mr. Torres leads RBF's efforts to be at the forefront of Global Climate Change studies. Mr. Tones has prepared numerous analyses that are consistent with climate change legislation such as Assembly Bill 32, Senate Bill 97, Executive Order S-3- 05, and Senate Bill 375. In addition to analyzing climate change impacts, Mr. Torres has led the development of numerous greenhouse gas inventory models which calculate greenhouse gas emissions from such sources as vehicular traffic, stationary sources, electricity consumption, water consumption, wastewater treatment, and construction processes. Cathy Johnson, RLA Visual Impact Analysis (40%) Ms. Johnson is a member of RBF's landscape architecture design group. Her experience includes the management and design of over 40 public works and transportation projects on California's Highway System. Prior to joining RBF, Ms. Johnson was employed by Caltrans in District 7, Los Angeles, and Ventura Counties. She is credited with projects having a cumulative construction value of over $200 million. In addition, Ms. Johnson employs her skills and vision in the investigation and assessment of visual impacts of proposed transportation. projects, design and implementation of sustainable erosion control measures, and development of restorative vegetation plans for native habitat areas, wetlands, trails, and recreational facilities. Tim Haile, P.E. Preliminary Engineering (40%) Mr. Haile has 14 years of experience on public works and transportation projects, of which over six years were with Caltrans. He is an expert in Caltrans design policies, procedures, and standards for transportation projects. Mr. Haile has developed geometrics and managed civil engineering support, such as drainage, structures, and water quality for over 40 miles of freeway improvements and interchange improvements for the PSR and PANED phases. Mr. Haile is recognized for his leadership and ability to coordinate and develop solutions collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to complex project challenges. Over the past year, Mr. Haile has been actively involved nationally with the Transportation Research Board and a member of the TIOV, HOT, and Managed Lanes Committee. He has a broad understanding on a national level of managed lanes. During his career at RBF, Mr. Haile has been managing and assisting with large multi-discipline projects, such as the State Route 91 Corridor Improvement Project, Mid County Parkway, High Desert Corridor, and the Orange County/ Riverside County Major Investment Study. His experience consisted of developing geornetrics, preliminary cost estimates and preparing technical reports, such as Project Study Reports, Project Reports, and Modified Access Reports. He understands the complete planning and environmental process. His proactive approach to integrating the enviro?unental aspects into engineering have resulted in streamlining projects through the process. KOA CORPORATION Min Zhou, P.E. Traffic Impact Assessments (50%) Ms. Zhou is a Principal Transportation Engineer for KOA. Ms. Zhou has 20 years of transportation engineering and planning experiences in both private consultant companies and public agencies. She has conducted travel demand forecast modeling, traffic operation and studies, road design and engineering, database management and statistic analysis-this includes conducting project-related traffic impact assessments for review and approval by tine City of Santa Ana.. She is familiar with travel forecast software, GIS applications, and other transportation software programs including: TransCAD, TP+, Cube, Tranplan, VISUM, SYNCHRO, TRAFFIX, MSSQL database, and ACCESS database. HLY l l-128223 CITY OF SANTA ANA PWA ENV, CONSULTING SERVICES (10129112) BH 2. PROJECT TEAM 1 b 25D-22 MOM ' - ` stn ua a? c ui OAK N zcz I c C z . - _cZ S ' Ui F O0 lll "? N y? N U T C' v . Y 2 O C - a ?°_ _c?w °- bU ad o? CC _ s t s V C O N i1 O L? r V .O L a V d a 3 10 C a O d CO) Cf N C O U d c p •C w U 25D-23 WOMEN ast i d ? ? ca ? - U u? N E «s .; CY Lo cc . J > M I- '. V m © V cn V (6 y W L L _ S m N ?? X04 a ao W W p t ? ?+ E cn ?= O o a 0 CL ? as Z ?, Ob ?? -_ v ? lCk ?t ry? U O d) f . "Ip ? ? .. N , Oxii J l - 19 co xN c c ? O ? d w _' d? to 40 n- 'm u? N N a = ff £ te ?_ o : U V as c N 0 C-4 J S POWER CZA4NGINEERS 4. APPROACH Members of our team have worked directly with the City and Caltrans, providing the City with a team that is unparalleled with regard to pertinent contract- related experience. TECHNICAL APPROACH PROJECT UNDERSTANDING The POWER Team brings to the City the immediate availability of technical depth and diversity of expertise necessary to fulfill all the areas listed in Exhibit A (Scope of Work) of the RFP. The key activities required under this contract include: • Preparing CEQA and NEPA documents, ranging from Categorical Exemptions and Exclusions to EIRs and EISs; • Coordinating with external agencies and the public, as necessary; • Acting as an extension of City staff, e.g., on-call support staffing, to complete environmental tasks and obtain project approval; • Familiarity and compliance with FAA and ALUC requirements • Preparing and implementing mitigation monitoring and reporting programs; and • Preparing environmental technical studies (e.g.: biological and cultural resources; air and noise; hydrology and water quality) to support CEQA and NEPA documents. Our approach to this contract will be guided by our extensive knowledge of CEQA and NEPA standards and City and Caltrans procedures has allowed us to prepare numerous CEQA and NEPA compliance documents in accordance with those standards. We have also prepared hundreds of environmental permits including Section 404 permits in consultation with the USAGE; Section 401 Water Quality Certifications from the respective Regional Water Quality Control Boards; and Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreements in coordination with CDFG. The POWER Team has also prepared and successfully administered Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Programs for major transportation projects. Members of our team have worked directly with the City and Caltrans, providing the City with a team that is unparalleled with regard to pertinent contract-related experience. CALTRANS PROCEDURES & REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Preparation of NEPA-compliant documentation under this contract would entail preparation of studies to meet requirements set forth by Caltrans. The POWER Team is highly trained regarding preparation of a range of NEPA documents and supporting technical studies in accordance with standards specifically detailed in.Caltrans' Standard Environmental Reference (SER) and other associated Environmental Handbooks and manuals, e.g., Storm Water Quality Handbook. HLY 11-128223 CITY OF SANTA ANA PWA ENV. CONSULTING SERVICES (10/29/12) BH 4. APPROACH I 1 25D-24 POWER ENGINEERS, INC. The POWER Team Has Extensive Experience with Caltrans-Com pliant Studies > Biological Resources Studies: Natural Environment Study (NES), and NES (Minimal Impacts) > Phase I Environmental Site Assessment/Initial Site Assessment (Phase I/ISA) > Community Impact Assessment and Relocation Impact Studies/Memorandums > Noise Study Reports and Noise Abatement Decision Reports > Air Quality Studies (GHG Emissions, Climate Change Analyses) > Section 4(0 Evaluations: Individual and Programmatic Evaluations > Visual Impact Assessments > Traffic Impact Studies > Initial Site Assessment (ISA) for Hazardous Materials > Public/Agency Scoping > Water Quality Assessment Reports > Wetland Delineations > Hazardous Wastes/Materials (as regulated by RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, FIFRA, CERFA, Cal EPA, RWQCB) > Location Hydraulic Studies, Floodplain Evaluation Reports, and Summary Floodplain Encroachment Reports > Cultural Resources/Section 106 Studies: Historic Property Survey Report (federal projects); Historical Resources Compliance Report (state-only projects); Archaeological Survey Report; Historic Resources Evaluation Report; and Findings of Effect In Southern California, the POWER Team has worked closely with Caltrans, including District 12, to obtain project approvals for many years. As stated previously, and directly pertinent to the contract addressed herein, POWER has been retained by the Riverside County Transportation Department to provide on-call environmental consulting services; under that contract, POWER has successfully executed multiple projects requiring preparation ofNEPA-compliant documents and supporting technical studies to meet Caltrans reporting requirements. A PROVEN APPROACH . Karen Cadavona, one of POWER's Work Assignment Managers, was an environmental planner for Caltrans District 7 for four years. Also, as noted previously, Applied Earthworks, Inc., our Archaeological Resources and Historical/Architectural History Lead for this contract, has won three consecutive procurements with Caltrans District 8 to provide on-call cultural resource services. Under these procurements, Applied Earthworks has completed 46 task orders for Caltrans District. This directly relevant experience with Caltrans' procedures and reporting requirements enable the POWER Team to offer the City an established approach that effectively streamlines the environmental approval process. The POWER Team has prepared CEQA and NEPA documents (including joint CEQA/NEPA documents) and supporting technical studies for projects both on and off the State Highway System (SHS). As per Caltrans' Standard Environmental Reference (SER), Volume I (Guidance for Compliance), Chapter S (Preliminary Environmental Scoping), each type of project (i.e.: on or off the SHS) entails a separate project development process to determine the appropriate level of Environmental Document and supporting technical studies. For projects on the SHS, the proponent prepares a Preliminary Environmental Analysis Report (PEAR) in support of a Caltrans- compliant Project Study Report and in coordination with Caltrans District staff. For a project off the SHS, the project proponent prepares a Preliminary Environmental Study (PES) form to determine the level of environmental analysis and documentation that is required. The POWER Team is highly experienced regarding the procedures and standards for preparation of the key technical studies that support CEQA and NEPA documents. Such procedures and standards are outlined in Volumes 1 through 4 of Caltrans' SER. Under this contract, it is assumed that the City will issue an array of assignments, including assignments off the SHS. As further described in Caltrans' Local Assistance Procedures Manual (May 30, 2008), the following flow chart describes the typical project development process for a local project off the SHS; all such projects would be coordinated through the Caltrans District 12 Local Assistance Engineer. HLY 11-128223 CITY OF SANTAANA PWA ENV. CONSULTING SERVICES (10/28112) BH 4. APPROACH 1 2 25D-25 POWER ENGINEERS, INC. 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Prepar9ardSgn - - OuaRfto>a' -t/Che-tfor Fina}I)asg CE,CE Faro ubmgatbCalmrawiU AE6F FinalDes3gn ----- EarfgGn«datetion II ---- }?leetbigv oft-- ---- - ------- -------------- Caltrans YeMasPmpdisliRTP CaRrangmw..v -- - P andFSTIP CoC?}AssisbrRe Rerew/Apgpre39?es' wonmentI EmhamenW g - En `Rwewawsg ns _ AWaml Appaaral anQGEtCEFomu _ Carpka Spnf lCE{«ru c&*W Seiton&065CE? - FHWA ?? - FIi4'1Alssaes Au dua?y c«?'wm'tyiatermewo&i Axse?s«,soos"cE ' The City will benefit from the efficiency and accuracy of POWER's proven approach for managing the Caltrans District Local Assistance requirements. NANAGENENT APPROACH POWER will serve as the prime contractor for this contract and will provide services in conjunction with local specialty subcontractors, each of whom has experience with the relevant policies, procedures, and practices guiding each Work Assignment issued from this contract. POWER's approach toward managing the team resources is reflected on our management team organization. Our Project Manager for this contract, Court Morgan, will ultimately be responsible for managing and delivering all services requested by the City under this contract. Mr. Morgan, through his past work for the City, is familiar with City administrative procedures and- environmental documentation requirements. Our Principal-in-Charge, Bill Eisinger, P.E., will serve as the lead for contract negotiations and commitment of firm resources. He HLY 11-128223 CITY OF SANTA ANA PWA ENV. CONSULTING SERVICES (10129112) 8H 4. APPROACH 1 3 25D-26 POWER ENGINEERS, INC. POWER's project management and control system has a record of success of delivering projects on time and within budget. Using Microsoft Project scheduling software, the Project Manager can take a proactive approach to ensuring the schedule stays on track. will monitor the performance of the contract and meet, as necessary, with the City to confirm that the team is meeting the City's expectations and product quality. Bill will also support all of Court's endeavors. The Management Team is supported by three key Work Assignment Managers-Thom Ryan, Karen Cadavona, and Kim Quinn-all of whom have experience relevant to the issues and environmental services anticipated under this contract. The Work Assignment Managers are supported by a team of technical experts in their respective fields needed to meet the requirements of the scope of this contract. POWER's project management and control system has a record of success of delivering projects on time and within budget. The system is effective on large and small projects and on jobs where we manage multiple projects like this one. Our system has three key elements-----work plan, budget and schedule-linked by a common numbering system. The work plan for each respective Work Assignment issued from this contract will be organized by tasks representing a deliverable or set of related deliverables to be generated for the project. The task numbering system found in the work plan corresponds to our budget and schedule. We use this consistent numbering system throughout the project's life as we assess task completion, schedule progress, and budget compliance. Using this system of management, we can tack in real time the status of each project, team member, task or deliverable. PROJECT MANAGEMENT POWER utilizes an integrated computer-based financial management system (i.e., Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning System) to provide our Project Manager with real-time financial information for the life of a project. The system allows the Project Manager to monitor budget and schedule performance on a weekly basis using real-time accounting data. The system has been designed so the Project Manager can readily estimate actual work performed relative to budget and schedule, and take corrective actions before problems develop with regards to project budgeting. POWER's invoicing will adhere to the City's requirements in that regard, and each invoice will be accompanied with a project status report detailed work completed during the respective billing period and work anticipated for the next period. POWER uses the Microsoft Project scheduling software (and Primavera, if required) to develop and track project schedules, activities, and key milestones. These tools will allow our Project Manager to continually track the progress of the projects and anticipate any delays and/or potential acceleration to the schedule. If an issue was to develop that had the potential to impact progress, the item would be identified as a critical-path item in the updated schedule and immediately brought to the attention of the City for resolution. City review and approval milestones (and Caltrans, as applicable) will be built into project schedules to ensure adequate time is provided to account for these activities, Our scheduling capabilities permit the development of alternative scheduling impacts depending upon the corrective action. HLY 11-128223 CITY OF SANTA ANA PWA ENV. CONSULTING SERVICES (10129112) BH 4. APPROACH 1 4 25D-27 POWER ENGINEERS, INC. POWER was founded on the strong belief that the long-term.growth and prosperity of a business is directly dependent on conscientious work. The City can depend on receiving quality work- on schedule and within budget-from the POWER Team. EStep The Project Manager is ultimately accountable, and we realize that each member of the POWER Team is responsible for adhering to a project's scope, schedule, and budget. Accordingly, input is obtained from each member of the project team when preparing a project's scope of work, budget, and schedule such that each team member not only provides input into defining.such factors for a project but also is aware regarding what they will be held accountable to in that regard. QUALITY ASSURANCElQUALITY CONTROL POWER was founded on the strong belief that the long-term growth and prosperity of a business is directly dependent on conscientious work. Our commitment to quality starts before the project (Work Assignment) is commenced. Our work plan is the start of the quality process. Before projects are initiated, detailed task descriptions and checklists are developed to define project requirements and to provide team members with an accurate basis for planning. We use systematic checking and control procedures for documents on all projects. Our Quality Assurance Program is directed toward compliance with pertinent technical, agency, construction, safety and environmental codes. County QA/QC requirements, e.g., use of response-to-comment matrices for revised deliverables, will betaken into account as part of POWER's Quality Assurance Program to ensure satisfaction and completeness and defensibility of submittals. Furthermore, and given Caltrans' involvement with this contract, POWER will utilize as part of its Quality Assurance Program the pertinent Caltrans QC Checklists (e.g.: External Quality Control Certification Sheet, Quality Control Checklist) to ensure submittal of complete documents for Caltrans review. A fundamental feature of our Quality Assurance Program is our formal internal peer review process, which is conducted on all deliverables prior to submittal, whether developed by POWER personnel or our subcontractors. The purpose of the peer review is to take a fresh look at the documentation and environmental assessments and recommendations we have made. A typical peer reviewer is a senior- level professional with experience in the type of issues and recommendations provided in the deliverable. For purposes of managing the POWER Quality Assurance Program requirements for this contract, we have assigned Jim Jensen as the QA/QC Manager. Mr. Jensen has managed preparation of over 100 CEQA and NEPA documents and has served in the same capacity (QA/QC Manager) on many such projects. Mr. Jensen and Mr. Morgan will work together at the outset of the project to prepare a Quality Management Plan that provides the QA/QC procedures, protocols, and reporting requirements for this contract-this plan will be provided to team members at the outset of the contract to ensure that they are aware of and understand the procedures as prescribed for this contract. They too will work closely through the duration of the contract to ensure that our Quality Assurance Program is being thoroughly and consistently implemented on each Work Assignment. HLY 11-128223 CITY OF SANTA ANA PWA ENV. CONSULTING SERVICES (10/29112) BH 4. APPROACH 1 5 25D-28 EXHIBIT B CONSULTANT'S FEE SCHEDULE 25D-29 6. FEE SCHEDULE As requested in Exhibit B of the RFP, POWER Engineers is submitting hourly rates for personnel, including indirect costs and overhead, other direct charges, and cost of supplies and materials. POWER Engineers and its subconsultants will submit a revised fee schedule on an annual basis, to be approved by the City, as per the RFP requirements. OTHER mECT CHARGES In-house reproductions will be charged as follows: • Black & White, 8.5" x 11" Single-sided Copies: $0.05/ea. • Black & White, 8.5" x 11" Double-sided Copies: $0.10/ea. • Color, 8.5" x 11" Single-sided Copies: $0.50/ea. • Color, 8.5" x 11" Double-sided Copies: $1.00/ea. • Color, 11 " x 17" Copies: $1.00/ea. • Spiral Comb: $2.65/ea. • 3-Ring Binder. Dependent on size Other expenses such as rental equipment, photography, transportation rental vehicles, shipping, outside computer services, meals, other reproduction, express mail, courier/delivery service, special supplies, will be charged at cost. Mileage will be compensated at the current Federal rate of $0.555 per mile. A communication charge, including, but not limited to, long distance telephone and fax, will be charged at 1% of labor billing charges. HLY 11-128223 CITY OF SANTA ANA PWA ENV. CONSULTING SERVICES (10/29/12) SH 6. FEE SCHEDULE I 1 25D-30 POWER ENGINEERS, INC. NOU'RL Y RATES FOR PERSONNEL POWER ENGINEERS *Multiplier Calculation POWER BILLING RATES $75.32 6 FEE SCHEDULE 1 2 > Direct Labor 100% > Benefits 51,32% > Overhead/Admin. 122.57% > Total Above 273.89% > Plus Profit 10% > Total Multiplier 301.28% STAFF NAMEITITLE BILLING RATE' Bill Bsinger, Principle-in-Charge $338.94 Jim Jensen, QA/QC $185.29 Court Morgan, Project Manager $187.55 Thom Ryan, Work Assignment Manager $165.00 Karen Cadavona, Work Assignment Manager $109.97 Kim Quinn, Work Assignment Manager $112.23 Michael Tatterson, Sr. Environmental Planner $147.63 Mark Shaffer, Environmental Planner $139.13 Linda Erdmann, Environmental Specialist $144.61 Kevin Lincoln, ;environmental Specialist $137.84 Stephanie Bennett, Public Involvement Specialist $115.99 Dave Dean, Sr. Biologist $117.50 Tom Herzog, Sr. Biologist $13633 Ken McDonald, Biologist $114.49 Allison Carver, Biologist $70.80 Ryan Winkleman, Biologist $81.35 Aaron Ames, Sr. GIS/Graphics $112.98 Tim Hazekarnp, GIS/Graphics $105.45 Kirsten Severud, GIS/Graphics $76,83 Andy Bartos. GiS/Graphics $62.52 David Barrac:kman, GIS/Graphics $111.47 Sam Matthews„ Engineer-HazWaste $162.29 Greg Wittman, Engineer---Geology $130.36 Michel Ybarrondo, Engineer--Hydrology $117.50 Jason Pfaff, 'Visualization Manager $146.12 Saadia Byram, Technical Editor $71.55 Jim Rudolph, Sr. Cultural Resources $145.37 Dan Woodward, Cultural Resources $96.41 Gmi Freedman, Cultural Resources $81.13 Johanna Marty, Cultural Resources $60.14 Ken Bradley, Project Administrator HLY 11-128223 CITY OF SANTA ANA PWA ENV CONSULTING SERVICES (10129/12) BH 25D-31 POWER ENGINEERS, INC. SUBCONSULTANTS Applied EarthWorks *Multiplier Calculation AE BILLING RATES 6. FEE SCHEDULE 1 3 > Direct Labor 100% > Benefits 44.8% > Overhead/Admin. 83.2% > Total Above 228% > Plus Profit 10% > Total Multiplier 250.8% STAFF NAMEMTLE BILLING RATE' Susan K Goldberg, Principal Archaeologist $161.00 Vanessa Mirro, Senior Archaeologist $111.00 Colleen Hamilton, Senior Historical Archaeologist $122.00 Victoria Smith, Senior Architectural Historian $122.00 Jessica DeBusk, Senior Paleontologist $111.00 Josh Smallwood, Staff Architectural Historian $75.00 Cari Inoway, Staff ArchaeologistAllustrator $75.00 Dennis McDougall, Staff Archaeologist $81.00 Michael Mirro, Gecarchawl4st $81.00 Joan George, Staff Archaeologist $75.00 Nick Hearth, Staff Archaeologist $75.00 Patrick Moloney, Feld Archaeologist $61.00 Kurt McLean, Field Archaeologist $61.00 Ken Moslak, Field Archaeologist $61.00 Slott Rolf, Staff Paleontologist $61.00 Alexandra Forman, Field Paleontologist $61.00 Elizabeth Mallette, Field Paleontologist $61.00 Suzanne Bircheff, Administrative Assistant $74.00 David Earl, Ethnographer/Historian $90.00 HLY 11-128223 CITY OF SANTA ANA PWA ENV. CONSULTING SERVICES (10/29/12) BH 25D-32 RBF Conswiting *Multiplier Calculation > Direct Labor 100% > Benefits 55.4% > Overhead/Admin. 134.6% > Total Above 290% > Plus Profit 10% > Total Multiplier 319% *Multiplier Calculation > Direct Labor 100% > Benefits 54.97% > Overhead/Admin. 112.57% > Total Above 267.54% > Plus Profit 10% > Total Multiplier 294.29% POWER ENGINEERS, INC. RBF BILLING RATES STAFF NAMEMTLE BILLING RATE* Eddie Torres, Technical Manager $204.00 Cathy Johnson, Project Engineer $158.00 Tim Haile, Technical Manager $230.00 Achilles Malisos, Environmental Specialist $143.00 Kelly Chiene, Environmental Analyst $124.00 Kristen Bogue, Environmental Specialist $143,00 David Jacobus, Designer $124.00 Debby Hutchinson, Graphic Artist $99.00 Linda Bo, Administrative Assistant $93.00 Glenn Lajoie, Principal $266.00 KOA Corporation Kff IkWNG RATES STAFF NAM.EMTLE BILLING RATE* Min Zhou, Principal Transportation Engineer $192.00 Ronn Knox, Senior Transportation Planner $120.00 Tom Huang, Senior Transportation Engineer $115.00 James Sommers, Senior Designer $186.00 Frank Barrera, Assistant Planner $78.00 Ricia Godwin, Office Administrator $57.00 HLY 11-128223 CITY OF SANTA ANA PWA ENV. CONSULTING SERVICES (10/29/12) BH 25D-33 6. FEE SCHEDULE 1 4 AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 7`h day of January, 2013 by and between Chambers Group, Inc., a California corporation (hereinafter "Consultant"), and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of California (hereinafter "City"). RECITALS A. The City desires to retain a consultant having special skill and knowledge in the field of environmental consulting services. B. Consultant represents that Consultant is able and willing to provide such services to the City. 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 consulting 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 provide environmental consulting services, including preparation, distribution and filing of environmental noticing documents, preparation of studies and technical reports and other necessary services, on an on-call basis, at the written direction of the Executive Director of the Santa Ana Public Works Agency, in compliance with Consultant's Proposal dated October 29, 2012, attached hereto as Exhibit A. The Consultant will provide an experienced, educated and professional team, who's Project Manager and staff shall be responsive and maintain excellent working relationships with City staff. The Consultant shall be committed to provide adequate staffing levels at all times in order to adhere to established schedules. Consultant services may include, but not limited to the following: Initial Study Notice of Exemptions Negative Declaration Mitigated Negative Declaration Notice of Preparation Notice of Intent Notice of Availability Notice of Determination Environmental Impact Report Environmental Assessment Environmental Impact Statement Categorical Exclusion Preliminary Environmental Study Historic Records Search Environmental Certification Form Air Quality Study Noise Impact Study Biological Studies Cultural Resources Study Geological/Soil Study Hydrology/Water Quality Study Water Assessment Study Mineral Resources Study Utility/Sewer Study Traffic Study Mitigation Monitoring Program Preparation of Response to Comments FAA and ALUC Required 25D-34 Preparation of Statement of Overriding Public Outreach Considerations On-call staff consulting Preliminary Engineering as required to support environmental analyses. Consultant services will also include attendance at appropriate City Commission, City Council, community, and other designated meetings as deemed necessary. When appropriate, the City will furnish information in its possession relevant to preparation of the environmental documentation. 2. REPRESENTATIVES For purposes of implementing this Agreement, the representative of City shall be the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency, or his designated representative, and the representative of the Consultant shall be the Program Manager or his designated representative. Except as may be otherwise stated herein, such representatives shall have the authority to act on behalf of their respective parties in carrying out the terms of this Agreement. 3. DELIVERY OF WORK PRODUCT - OWNERSHIP Consultant warrants and represents that it has the absolute right to enter into and perform this Agreement and will perform its obligations hereunder in accordance with standards and practices prevailing in the industry. Consultant's contribution to the Project, including works to be produced by Consultant hereunder, will not infringe or misappropriate the proprietary or personal rights of any third person or party. Consultant shall deliver to City any work product which results from the services provided. Said work product shall be submitted in hard copy and produced in a form compatible with City's information systems, as agreed between the Project Manager and Consultant. 4. COMPENSATION a. City agrees to pay, and Consultant agrees to accept as total payment for its services, the rates and charges identified in Consultant's Fee Schedule, attached hereto as Exhibit B. The total sum to be expended under this Agreement shall not exceed $200,000.00 during the term of this Agreement. b. Invoices. Consultant shall submit a monthly invoice by the fifteenth of the month to the City for the services rendered in the prior month. All invoices for work performed under this contract shall be submitted in a format approved by the City. Invoices shall include the following information at a minimum: i. Consultant's invoice number ii. Beginning and ending dates of services iii. City project number and/or name (if applicable) iv. Work site address/location (if applicable) V. Unit cost, subtotals and total for invoice c. 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 which fails to meet the standards of performance of a professional environmental consultant. 25D-35 5. TERM This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above and terminate on December 31, 2013, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 14, below. The term of this Agreement may be extended by a writing executed by the Executive Director of Public Works and the City Attorney. 6. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR Consultant shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an independent contractor 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. 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. Commercial General Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain commercial general liability insurance which shall include, but not be limited to protection against claims arising from bodily and personal injury, including death resulting therefrom and damage to property, resulting from any act or occurrence arising out of Consultant's operations in the performance of this Agreement, including, without limitation, acts involving vehicles. The amounts of insurance shall be not less than the following: single limit coverage applying to bodily and personal injury, including death resulting therefrom, and property damage, in the total amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate. Such insurance shall be endorsed as follows: (a) name the City, its officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives as additional insured(s); (b) be primary and not contributory with respect to insurance or self- insurance programs maintained by the City; and (c) contain standard separation of insureds provisions. b. Business automobile liability insurance, or equivalent form, with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit. Such insurance shall include coverage for owned, hired and non-owned automobiles. c. Worker's Compensation Insurance. In accordance with the provisions of Section 3300 of the Labor Code, Consultant, if Consultant has any employees, is required to be insured against liability for worker's compensation or to undertake self-insurance. Prior to commencing the performance of the work under this Agreement, Consultant agrees to obtain and maintain any employer's liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 per accident. d. Professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance, with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 per claim, and $2,000,000 in the aggregate. 25D-36 e. The following requirements apply to the insurance to be provided by Consultant pursuant to this section: (i) Consultant shall maintain all insurance required above in full force and effect for the entire period covered by this Agreement. (ii) Certificates of insurance shall be furnished to the City upon execution of this Agreement and shall be approved in form by the City Attorney. (iii) Certificates and policies shall state that the policies shall not be canceled or reduced in coverage or changed in any other material aspect without thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City. f. If Consultant fails or refuses to produce or maintain the insurance required by this section or fails or refuses to furnish the City with required proof that insurance has been procured and is in force and paid for, the City shall have the right, at the City's election, to forthwith terminate this Agreement. Such termination shall not effect Consultant's right to be paid for its time and materials expended prior to notification of termination. Consultant waives the right to receive compensation and agrees to indemnify the City for any work performed prior to approval of insurance by the City. 8. INDEMNIFICATION Consultant agrees to 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 negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of the Consultant or its contractors, subcontractors, 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 negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of Consultant 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 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, nothing herein shall be construed to require Consultant to indemnify the indemnified parties from any claim arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the indemnified parties. 9. 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 25D-37 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. 10. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE Consultant covenants that it presently has no interests and shall not have interests, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under this Agreement. 11. 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 facsimile 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 Fax 714-647-6956 With courtesy copies to: Executive Director of the Public Works Agency City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30) P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, California 92702 Fax 714-647-5635 and City Attorney City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-29) P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, California 92702 Fax 714-647-6515 To Consultant: Chambers Group, Inc. 5 Hutton Center Dr. Suite 750 Santa Ana, California 92707 Fax 714-507-2799 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 facsimile, communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given twenty-four (24) hours after the time set forth on the transmission report issued 25D-38 by the transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set forth above. For purposes of calculating these time frames, weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays shall be excluded. 12. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and Consultant, 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 nor 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. 13. 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 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. 14. TERMINATION This Agreement may be 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. However, any use of unfinished work product shall be at City's sole risk. b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement. 15. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS a. Consultant shall perform all requirements under this contract in strict observance of and in compliance with The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and those regulations enforced by the California State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), as each may be amended or updated from time to time. b. 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, 25D-39 the City of Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Consultant shall notify the City immediately and in writing of her inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement. 16. DISCRIMINATION Consultant shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, termination or other employment related activities. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. 17. 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. 18. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature hereinbelow 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. b. Captions and headings in this Agreement, including the title of this Agreement, are for convenience only and are not to be considered in construing this Agreement. c. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully set forth in the body of this Agreement. /// 25D-40 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first above written. ATTEST: MARIA D. HUIZAR Clerk of the Council APPROVED AS TO FORM: SONIA R. CARVALHO City Attorney By: Laura Sheedy Assistant City Attorney RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL: RAUL GODINEZ, II P.E. Executive Director - PWA CITY OF SANTA ANA PAUL M. WALTERS City Manager CHAMBERS GROUP, INC. CRAIG NESLAGE Executive Vice President/Director of Operations 25D-41 EXHIBIT A CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL 25D-42 CHAMBERS GROUP SECTION 1. COVER LETTER October 29, 2012 #61393 City of Santa Ana Suzi Furjanic Public Works Agency 3rd Floor, Ross Annex 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92702 RE: Environmental Consulting Services Dear Ms. Furjahic: As the City of Santa Ana's Public Works Agency continues to implement its projects to expand and improve city neighborhoods, arterials/traffic, infrastructure, and bikeway/parks, it is seeking an environmental consultant for as-needed services who understands not just the stringent regulatory and approval process associated with your projects, but also your high expectations and specific internal policies and procedures. It is seeking a firm that offers the speed of response, local history, regulatory expertise, and extreme degree of flexibility required by an as-needed support contract for a city the size of Santa Ana. Chambers Group is that environmental firm. Experienced Team Serving Public Works Agencies: Chambers Group has successfully provided on-call services and completed more than 200 projects for public works agencies. We know the sensitive resources and regulations involved with Santa Ana (City) projects. As a result, our experienced environmental planners, biologists, and cultural resource specialists will provide valuable assistance in protecting sensitive resources while allowing your projects to proceed without delay. • Experienced Subconsultant Teaming Partners: Chambers Group has specifically selected its Subconsultant partners who have a working history with us and have the experience to support the City's public works projects. Our subconsultant partners include: o Rick Engineering Company Preliminary Engineering, Traffic Study, Hydrology/Water Quality Study, Utility/Sewer Study, FAA and ALUC o Leighton Group Geotechnical/Soil Study, Mineral Resources Study, Hazardous Materials Study, Environmental Site Assessments o MBI Media Public Outreach • Multiple Project Managers Who Know How to Execute Successful Public Works Projects: Our depth of Project Managers supported by biologists, botanists, cultural resource specialists, environmental planners, and regulatory specialists enables us to mobilize in multiple locations simultaneously- ensuring your projects always have the right mix of knowledgeable, responsive staff to enable the City to successfully accomplish its mission. _nN?o:n?!.,^•. !G?r•.r;uit.:5 k@U?nr«U Pn,ltll':i'Ri S.;NL'iE*.? EECi=NI!<.t? ?r,v CORPORATE QFVCE 5 H_,+. m Ct?ntre Dt' r S,flv 7M a 8,inlo Ana. C, 4rx0a W7117 t u.}g. ,i1,S;11 1 71.1,5 52-Z:; r.`.::ach n.b S?rCt.p3x.ret? 25D-43 I Suzi Furjanic October 29, 2012 Page 3 • Permitted Experts on Project-Specific Species: Holding specific U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) permits and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), our Team includes licensed biologists with federal and state licenses and/or permits to physically handle project-specific species such as the Santa Ana sucker, Arroyo toad, least Bell's vireo, coastal California gnatcatcher, and southwestern willow flycatcher. • On-Call, Multi-Task Experts Delivering Results, Not Surprises: Because our business includes regularly-renewed on-call/as-needed public works contracts, our staff manages simultaneous tasks at multiple sites, expediting City public works project schedules and ensuring consistent, quality delivery-from preparing CEQA/NEPA environmental documents, to preparing permit packages and organizing preconstruction surveys to overseeing compliance monitoring. • Strong Agency Relationships Facilitate Permitting and Approvals: With dozens of agency- approved biologist resumes and long-term regulatory agency relationships, we will expedite permits and project approvals using proactive, regular agency communications from Day One--keeping the City's public works projects seamlessly moving forward. • A Respected, Public Works-Experienced Program Manager (PM): Our PM and your primary contact, Gene Anderson, has 30+ years of project management experience working with and overseeing CEQA/NEPA compliance projects, staff planners, biologists, cultural resource specialists, and subconsultant teaming partners. Mr. Anderson will keep the City informed and up-to-date for ongoing project activities and milestones while delivering projects on-time, within-budget and in alignment with the City's high standards. We look forward to a productive relationship with the City, applying our technical experience, management principles, problem-solving skills, and working knowledge of local policies and practices to provide quality, responsive as-needed services to Santa Ana's Public Works Agency. Chambers Group is a privately owned corporation established in 1978. Our corporate Santa Ana office is located at 5 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 750, Santa Ana, CA 92707. Should you have any questions, please contact me at (949) 261-5414 x7227 or Project Manager Gene Anderson at (949) 261-5414 x7296. I have power to bind the company. CHAMBERS GROUP, INC. Craig Nes ge Executive Vice President/Director of Operations CHAMBERS ?l??t GROUP 25D-44 4M% Environmental Consulting Services SECTION 2. FIRM AND PERSONNEL EXPERIENCE FIRM EXPERIENCE Company Profile Public agencies and businesses have been relying on Chambers Group, Inc. (Chambers Group) to keep them in compliance with applicable federal, state, and/or local environmental laws, regulations, and guidelines since 1978. In fact, the majority of our work is from repeat clients who trust us to deliver scientific objectivity, environmental expertise, and defensible technical documentation to meet stringent agency regulations. No California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) document prepared by Chambers Group has ever been successfully challenged-a direct result of our proven expertise in interpreting and advising on complex environmental legislation and regulations. Additionally, our strong, respected working relationships with regulatory agencies are advantageous for clients to swiftly obtain required permits and project approvals. Maximizing project schedules and cost efficiencies, Chambers Group is a one-stop source for a full complement of in-house environmental technical staff. We can prepare the appropriate CEQA/NEPA document, and then, circulate it, respond to comments, and prepare a final document for distribution and certification always keeping our clients informed and protected. Our staff of 200 dedicated, professionals have successfully prepared thousands of environmental and planning reports and studies in full compliance with these and other legislative policies: a CEQA/NEPA Q Endangered Species Act (ESA) 4 National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) A Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) 9 Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) 6 Clean Water Act (CWA) a Clean Air Act (CAA) A certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), Chambers Group is located headquarters in Santa Ana with regional offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, Redlands, Palm Desert, and El Centro, California, and Reno, Nevada. Services include: 3 Environmental planning Regulatory permitting/coordination Biological, cultural, and marine and Construction mitigation monitoring * Restoration/reclamation Geographic Information Systems (GIS) aquatic resources CHAMBERS 25D-45 Environmental Consulting Services Environmental Services Environmental Planning Our project managers and environmental planning staff bring substantial experience to the City in the preparation of environmental documents in support of neighborhood street repair, arterial widening, corridor traffic signal synchronization, fixed guideway, sewer main infrastructure hotspot repairs and relining and rehabilitation, pump stations, water mains, and bikeway/park improvement projects. The City's CIP is scheduling bikeway/park and traffic improvements to occur mainly during FY 12/13. Projects that would improve city facilities, infrastructure, arterials, and neighborhoods are scheduled in the City's CIP to occur throughout the term of this contract. Chambers Group is currently performing similar environmental services for neighboring cities; CEQA document and technical studies for street widening at Jamboree/Main intersection in Irvine and CEQA document and technical studies for street modification at Newport Boulevard/32nd Street in Newport Beach. Our project managers and environmental planning staff have all prepared numerous environmental documents for the types of public works projects described in the City's CIP that are subject to CEQA and NEPA, including: • Pre-CEQA/NEPA Preliminary Environmental Study for Caltrans • Categorical Exemption/Categorical Exclusion • Initial Study/Environmental Assessment • Negative and Mitigated Negative Declaration/Finding of No Significant Impact • Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement • All CEQA/NEPA Notices Biological Studies Our Biological Resources Department consists of superior wildlife biologists, botanists, regulatory specialists, and restoration ecologists--augmented by specialty subcontractors to address issues relevant to task order assignments. Chambers Group biologists provide: Evaluation of habitats • Wildlife corridor analysis • Presence/absence surveys • Analysis of population parameters Our team members hold specific USFWS and CDFG permits and MOUs to work with sensitive wildlife species including the following: • Desert tortoise • Quino checkerspot butterfly • Santa Ana sucker o Western burrowing owl • San Bernardino kangaroo rat • Arroyo toad • Mohave ground squirrel • California red-legged frog • Least Bell's vireo • Mountain yellow-legged frog • Coastal California gnatcatcher • Southwestern pond turtle • Southwestern willow flycatcher • Two-stripe garter snake • Fairy shrimp • Southern rubber boa ?JW,!z CHAMBERS 'frS' r3n!? 5 25D-46 Environmental Consulting Services Chambers Group coordinates with wildlife agencies and assists in a full range of consultant services under federal and state endangered species acts. We also assist clients in fulfilling the requirements of the ESA, Natural Community Conservation Planning (NCCP), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Migratory Bird Treaty Act. We provide assistance with formal USFWS consultations pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and associated biological assessments. In addition, our staff conducts statistically-driven scientific studies to evaluate biological resources, and focused studies to evaluate habitat for, and populations of, listed species. Cultural Studies our archaeologists conduct cultural resources studies in accordance with Secretary of Interior Standards for archaeological investigation. In addition, they also: • Manage large programs and multiple concurrent task orders in compliance with Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Archaeological Resources. Protection Act (ARPA), and Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). 9 Perform National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) evaluations. • Prepare Historic Property Management Plans. • Work with the California State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to determine eligibility of historic buildings. Additionally, Chambers Group paleontologists have extensive experience in providing services involving initial surveys, mitigation plans, surface collection, construction monitoring, fossil salvage, laboratory preparation, cataloguing and transferring, technical reports, and exhibits. Restoration Ecology and Revegetation Revegetation of graded sites and parks is a difficult, specialized activity requiring a detailed understanding of the ecology of native vegetation and soil organisms. Chambers Group's restoration staff includes plant ecologists, botanists, soil scientists, and certified arborlsts. Chambers Group Restoration Specialists have experience in the preparation of conceptual plans, technical specifications and plant installation methodologies, selection of seed material, creation of on-site nurseries, as well as supervision of surveyors and planting crews. Our staff has experience corroborating with specialty laboratories to provide recommendations and oversight regarding seed selection, testing, and analysis to ensure long-term revegetation success. Chambers Group works closely with landscaping contactors to ensure all projects progress well and are implemented in a manner consistent with guidelines and regulations set forth by the resource agencies. Regulatory Permitting Chambers Group prepares and submits permit application packages and all requisite support documentation to acquire applicable regulatory permits-including a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) CWA Section 404 permit, CDFG Section 1602 Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement, and Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) Section 401 Water Quality Certification. We also assist with resource agency coordination to expedite the acquisition of the necessary regulatory permits. Jurisdictional Delineations Our biologists examine each project site to determine the potential presence or absence of USACE Waterway jurisdiction pursuant to Section 404 of the CWA and CDFG jurisdiction pursuant to Section 1602 of the California Fish and Game Code. Chambers Group biologists delineate the limits of USACE CHAMBERS 25D-47 III-01- Environmental Consulting Services and CDFG regulatory jurisdiction, preparing draft and final jurisdictional delineation reports documenting findings of the delineation survey. Easily-readable, Technically Credible and Legally Defensible DOCLIffientation We have successfully prepared thousands of environmental and planning reports, documents and studies in compliance with all relevant regulations including EIR/1S/ND/MND and EIS/EA/CATEX/FONSI documents. Our environmental and planning professionals are thoroughly familiar with CEQA and NEPA requirements, as well as regulatory compliance and permitting. On-Cell Environmental Consultant Experience Chambers Group has master service contracts to provide on-call environmental consulting services with numerous agencies. Five of our on-call contracts are with public works, sanitation districts, and flood control districts, including: Los Angeles County, Department of Public Works (LACDPW) Q Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts a County of Santa Bernardino, Department of Public r Works County of Riverside, Flood Control District o County of Orange, Department of Public Works Our extensive experience in providing on-call services to Southern California agencies includes the current Master Services Contract with LACDPW in which our staff has provided on-call services for 175+ task orders that are similar in nature to the expected projects which could involve: a CEQA and NEPA Biological and cultural resources services a Regulatory permitting assistance Restoration services Construction monitoring in addition, for over 10 years, Chambers Group has held 'Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity contracts (IDIQs) with: d USACE, both Los Angeles and Sacramento Districts (25+ task orders) Q U.S. Department of the Navy, NAVFAC Southwest (20+ task orders) Additionally, Chambers Group provided Caltrans District 8 with biological resources services under an on-call contract that involved 43 Task Orders between 2001 and 2005. We also conducted environmental analyses for the Los Angeles County Drainage Area (LACDA) and prepared a comprehensive EIS for LACDA system modifications Including construction of improvements to channels, modifications to dams and their operations, and modifying associated infrastructure including raising L.A. County bridges. in all of these above-referenced contracts, we developed detailed scopes of work, schedules, and on- the-money cost estimates for each task. llrj?? CHAMBERS '%r1'? 4c)UP 7 25D-48 Environmental Consulting Services Subconsultants Chambers Group will serve as the prime/lead consultant and utilize the following subconsultants: Rick Engineering-providing preliminary engineering, FAA & ALUC requirements, traffic studies, hydrology and water quality/assessment services, and utility/sewer study A Leighton Associates-providing hazardous material environmental site assessments, and geology/soil services 9 MBI Media-providing public outreach services Rick Engineering Company is a multi-disciplined planning, design, and engineering corporation. With seven offices located in California and Arizona, we have been committed, since our founding in 1955, to enriching the lives of communities throughout the Southwest. We maintain divisions that focus on civil engineering, transportation and traffic engineering, urban design and planning, redevelopment, landscape architecture, construction services, surveying, mapping, photogrammetry, water resources, geographic information systems (GIS), specialized computer services, legal support services, and creative services. Our company's broad array of development-related design disciplines allows us to provide comprehensive services that can be managed in-house to assure optimum project quality and efficiency. Rick Engineering's Experience with City and Other Public Agencies Our experience with public works projects is extensive and includes work directly performed for such local public agency clients as the cities of Orange, Cypress, Lake Forest, Irvine, Anaheim, Westminster, Murrieta, Rialto, Palm Springs, Lake Elsinore, Glendora, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Riverside, and Oceanside as well as the Counties of Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside. Many of our projects with these agencies include street enhancement, redevelopment and traffic related services. We are also familiar and experienced with the regulations, processes, and personnel of various state and federal agencies, Including Caltrans, RWQCB, FEMA, and FHWA. Our familiarity with public works goes beyond the lead agencies to include significant experience with other local agencies, utilities, and communities. This local agency experience and familiarity will provide significant value when involving multiple agency stakeholders. In our work for public agencies, we view ourselves as an extension of the municipality's staff. Through our experience working directly with multiple cities as consulting engineers, we have gained the knowledge to successfully act on a moment's notice to address citizen concerns, provide guidance and expertise, and facilitate engineering design services to meet critical funding allocation deadlines. We are experienced in and understand the process of preparing staff reports required for city council reviews and approval processing. Recent Projects Rick Engineering has Perforriied FAA/ALUC Processing For ® Prepared exhibits for and provided support in the preparation of ALUC processing for the Archstone Gateway Apartment project in the Cities of Anaheim and Orange for helicopter flight path for the nearby UCI Medical Center. • Prepared "Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration Forms" (Forms 7460-1) as well as provided coordination for the preparation of the ALUCP for Metropolitan Airpark development near Brown Field airport operated by the City of San Diego. `a CHAMBERS 8 25D-49 r7l Environmental Consulting Services Prepared exhibits for and provided support in the preparation of ALUC processing for River Park development project on Mission Gorge Road In San Diego near the Montgomery Field airport operated by the City of San Diego. Chambers Group is currently working with Rick Engineering on a Whitewood Road project in the City of Murrieta and a Trabuco Canyon project. Leighton Consulting, Inc. (Leighton) provides geotechnical and environmental solutions to public agencies, property owners, and facilities. We provide a balanced team of geotechnical engineers, Leighton Consulting, Inc. engineering geologists, and environmental specialists experienced in A CCe011104 OROVA COVPA4, Identifying and mitigating geotechnical and geologic hazards, and investigating and remediating environmental hazards. We help clients stay compliant and keep their projects moving forward through the regulatory processes. Leighton's experience includes thousands of projects, resulting in a comprehensive understanding of the geology, geotechnical, and environmental nature of the urban environment. This directly benefits Environmental Impact Report (EIR) efforts because our geotechnical and environmental conclusions are often based on site-specific prior explorations instead of solely relying on published data. The depth and breadth of our prior investigation experience can result in more accurate preliminary conclusions and recommendations. Leighton's database of subsurface information is probably unmatched by any other geotechnical consultant in southern California. We also have a broad understanding of contaminants, transport, and impacted media, and communicate the concerns and solutions to the stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and the public. Leighton has successfully completed work and provided input for hundreds of EIRs and related studies throughout the region. Such studies have been provided for water reservoirs and distribution facilities, large-scale drainage improvements, master-planned communities, new highway improvements, and retail commercial and industrial developments. This experience gives Leighton the ability to recognize significant geologic/environmental conditions for sites while developing realistic and effective measures to reduce the impact to the public and the environment. Leighton's Experience with City Leighton has worked with the City of Santa Ana under as-needed contracts since 2003, including our current on-call contract for environmental assessment. Over the years, we have provided Phase I and 11 ESAs and remediation services for various projects, assisting in the development and redevelopment of commercial properties, roadways, and parks. For example, Leighton worked diligently with the City and Water Quality Control Board-Santa Ana Region (RWQCB) to obtain a "No-Further-Action" letter for a property acquired in preparation for the Bristol Street Widening for the Centerline Light Rail project. Our services included a Phase I ESA, which uncovered three underground storage tanks (USTs), and subsequent Phase It ESA. Leighton also completed both Phase I and 11 ESAs for the Alton Avenue Overcrossing at the SR-SS freeway. In addition, for the MacArthur Boulevard On-Ramp Widening, Leighton prepared an Initial Site Assessment (ISA) report, as well as a geotechnical design report and materials report for the improvements. Other projects Leighton has performed for the City of Santa Ana include the following: ® Police Training Facility A 1249 West 1st Street Site Investigation o Jack N' the Box Phase 1 ESA/Well a Santiago Retaining Wall Evaluation - CHAMBERS 25D-50 Environmental Consulting Services Demolition Jerome Center Asbestos & Lead Survey Transportation Center Art Wall ISA 0 Old City Yard Phase I & II and and Limited Phase II ESA RAP/Corporate Yard v Fire Station No. 6 Installation of 0 Fire Station No. 5 Phase II ESA Monitoring Wells MBI Media is aforward-thinking communications company with many years of experience in environmental consulting support. We provide three distinct services: MB I community outreach, construction documentation, and corporate marketing. MBI has played an integral role in supporting environmental services for projects in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange County. Our understanding of the process and our ability to present and collect information has helped some of the largest and most important environmental studies be completed. MBI currently assists in the Public Outreach for the $45 million OCTA I-5 Central County Improvements Project. This project will reduce freeway congestion on 1-5 between SR-55 and SR-57 and will improve the southbound First Street on-ramp. The project will add capacity at 1-5 between SR-55 and SR-57 to relieve congestion at the "Orange Crush". MBI has also produced a 3D flythrough animation for the West County Connectors Project in Orange County. Our innovative video has helped the pubic get a better understanding of exactly how the three major west county arterials are being improved. MBI has been facilitating community and stakeholder meetings for 15 years. We can provide and fully support any meeting format in any location, from one-on-one stakeholder meetings to large public hearings. Our in-house creative studios ensure timely delivery of consistently high-quality collateral. We are also skilled and experienced at taking complex designs and technical jargon, and converting them into engaging and easy-to-understand visuals, using Project Factsheets, PowerPoint presentations, videos, and 3D animation. We have found people are much more likely to become advocates of a project if they can "see" it and truly understand its purpose and need. Impactful visuals also foster a higher level of discussion and engagement, leading to consensus and solutions. PERSONNEL., EXPCRIENCE Chamber Group's skilled team of environmental planners and technical experts help advance projects while complying with legislation, regulations, and stipulations regarding significant resources on or near project sites. Complex regulations and guidelines must be adhered to in order to ensure all important impacts are considered in the environmental review process. By providing successful compliance, Chambers Group can assist in preserving and managing valuable resources, at the same time balancing the need for a project to progress. The firm can prepare the appropriate environmental document, circulate it, respond to comments and prepare a final document for recirculation and certification. Hearings on a document sometimes require Spanish language translation for interested parties. Chambers Group routinely provides this service for its clients. Chambers Group prides itself on the ability to provide quality work in a timely manner. Highly qualified staff has been selected to perform the work outlined in this RFP. Projects will be completed with the aid of a technical review process and organizational hierarchy that ensures projects are technically accurate and finished within the project timeline and budget. CHAMBERS rf?ia` 4??J,t? 10 25D-51 Environmental Consulting Services Organization Chart Provided below is an organization chart identifying only those who will perform the work for the proposed project, 25D-52 CHAMBERS 'c, L' Environmental Consulting Services Primary Contact Person Chambers Group will perform the contract as the prime contractor. Services will be provided from our Santa Ana office. Mr. Gene Anderson will serve as the Program Manager and Primary Point of Contact. Gene Anderson Program Manager 5 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 750 Santa Ana, CA 92707 949.261.5414 ext. 7296 (P) 714.545.2255 (F) ganderson@chambersgroupinc.com Project Team Qios To highlight personnel chosen to provide the requested 'services, Chambers Group offers a brief biography for each project team member. Program Manager/Principal Agent/CEQA/NEPA Environmental Documents Gene Anderson Mr. Anderson has 34 years of environmental consulting experience and is a recognized expert in the preparation of environmental documents subject to both CEQA and NEPA, with an emphasis in transportation and water projects. Mr. Anderson's team consists of experts in the disciplines of air quality and noise, cultural resources, natural resources, and environmental planning while demonstrating management ability in cost, scheduling, and accounting for the environmental industry. Mr. Anderson has a proven record of preparing and managing CEQA/NEPA projects to successful completion. During his professional career he has managed and published more than 500 environmental documents with a 100 percent success rate. Mr. Anderson is experienced in a wide range of project types including; o Street improvements/widening a Downtown development projects Highways o High-rise office/retail complexes s Transportation/circulation 9 Business parks a Water/Sewer Infrastructure fl Regional shopping centers Parks and recreational facilities Industrial parks ® Bikeways a Landfills High-speed train Master plans Q Heavy-rail o General plans A Fixed Guideway o Large-scale specific plans o Light-rail Multi-family and single-family Biological restoration residential projects ?t11 -' Ct1AMBERS rr? C,g:-r 12 25D-53 _ 7% ..? Environmental Consulting Services He has managed large-scale projects within the counties of Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Riverside. He has also managed large-scale projects for Caltrans, METRO, OCTA, SANBAG, RTA, and the Riverside County Transportation Department and in the cities of Adelanto, Apple Valley, Burbank, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Dana Point, Fontana, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Hemet, Hesperia, Highland, Huntington Beach, Los Angeles, Ontario, Orange, Palmdale, Palm Springs, Pasadena, Rancho Mirage, Redlands, Riverside, Rolling Hills Estates, San Bernardino, San Clemente, San Dimas, San Jacinto, San Marcos, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Victorville, Vista, West Covina, and Twenty-nine Palms. ., deputy Program Manager/Environmental Planning Paula Fell, MS Ms. Fell has over 16 years of experience preparing environmental documentation and over 12 years in a senior management role. She has managed CEQA/NEPA documents including ISs, MNDs, EIRs, EAs, and EISs, for projects throughout southern California on behalf of federal, state, regional, and local agencies and private clients. She has experience with data collection and analysis on environmental issues such as land use, public services, biological resources, socioeconomics, recreation, utilities, population and housing, aesthetics and views, and cumulative impacts analyses. Ms. Fell has Orange County experience including experience in Santa Ana, including the following projects: the OCWD Ball Road Basin Project; Bolsa Chica, Huntington Beach/USACE; Building 16, Santa Ana; Villa Park Subdivision, Orange County; and Rawlings Reservoir Replacement Project, Tustin. For this contract, Ms. Fell will be a Deputy Program Manager who will be knowledgeable on City projects and can respond to the City's needs in the absence of the Program Manager. Associates Craig Neslage, QEP, MBA Mr. Neslage has over 22 years of experience as a director of operations in the hazardous waste and planning/natural sciences sectors of the environmental industry. He is responsible for program management as well as project and document Quality Assurance/Quality Control processes. He possesses a wide variety of experience in technical study reporting, human health risk assessment and compliance, and facility permitting for government, municipal, and private clients. His background also includes cost/scheduling controls systems and accounting/financial analysis. He is a registered Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP), For this contract he will ensure good QA/QC on City project deliverables. Mike McEntee Mr. McEntee is a biologist with over 17 years of environmental consulting experience. He has provided services to the County of Orange as part of Chambers Group's on-call contract. He frequently serves as a project manager and assists clients during the development process including due diligence, design build, survey, permitting, construction monitoring and mitigation. He is adept at overseeing a large team of interdisciplinary specialists, mobilizing resources, anticipating problems, and developing innovative solutions to environmental challenges. He specializes In biological surveys and mitigation monitoring for large construction projects. Mr. McEntee holds Federal and State permits to survey and monitor sensitive, threatened, and endangered species. As a biologist, he has conducted surveys for least Bell's vireo, coastal California gnatcatcher, southwestern willow flycatcher, western snowy plover, burrowing owl, arroyo toad, gray fox, Yuma clapper rail, black rail, yellow-billed cuckoo, mountain yellow legged frog, coast range newt, California red legged frog, Santa Ana sucker, bats, macroinvertebrates, and plants. in addition, he has successfully assisted clients in obtaining Federal and State permits from the USACE, the USFWS, the CHAMBERS 13 25D-54 4v Environmental Consulting Services CDFG, and the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). He has worked on projects throughout the western United States and has strong relationships with a broad array of state and federal regulators. For this contract, Mr. McEntee will provide biology and permitting support as-needed. Key Personnel Linette Lina (Role: Biology) Ms. Lina has 11 years of environmental experience in California, including managing environmental compliance projects, conducting wildlife surveys, and conducting habitat restoration prgjects and biological monitoring. She has conducted reconnaissance-level and focused biological surveys, including nesting bird surveys, bird banding, small mammal trapping, fish seining, aquatic macroinvertebrate surveying, and herpetological arrays. She has also conducted focused surveys for sensitive species such as least Bell's vireo, California gnatcatcher, southwestern willow flycatcher, burrowing owl, California spotted owl, desert tortoise, and Santa Ana sucker. Ms. Lina has solid experience in supporting environmental compliance for linear projects such as power transmission and railroad project and fiber- optic cable and water line installation. She also has experience working for the County of Orange in coordinating regulatory agencies and local government agencies to address watershed issues in southern California. She has the experience and formal education to plan and evaluate complex and controversial environmental issues, determine data needs, and propose and plan management actions based upon data analysis, in addition to supervising field crews throughout Southern California. She has a successful track record of implementing projects through a team-oriented approach and the coordination of multi- agency protocols to get projects done on time and within budget. Wayne Bischoff, PhD (Role: Cultural) Dr. Bischoff has over 19 years of experience meeting legal and agency guidelines for Section 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), including writing, planning, and enforcement of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Programmatic Agreements (PA), Environmental Assessments (EA), Categorical Exclusions (CATEX), and Memorandum of Agreements (MCA). He has experience with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); the Native American Graves Protection Act (NAGPRA); management, treatment, and mitigation plans; National Register nominations; HABS/HAER forms; National Landmark forms; and state legislation drafting. He has been the Principal on many Orange County projects including the Freedom Telecommunications project in Irvine. He has completed over 200 cultural resource projects in nine states, including historic, industrial, and eastern and western Native American sites; historic structure evaluations; maritime, energy, and transmission line projects; highways and bridges; geographic and engineering mapping (CAD and ArcGIS); geophysics (GPR, Magnetometer, Resistivity); and management of large monitoring projects. Charles Cisneros, MS, RPA (Role: Cultural) Mr. Cisneros is a registered professional archaeologist with more than 9 years of archaeological assessment and field experience in southern California and Nevada. He is responsible for directing numerous field projects in support of compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Mr. Cisneros participates in a wide range of projects involving archaeological survey, testing, data recovery, monitoring, and laboratory analysis. His skills include research and data management, as well as maintaining and organizing digital and print publications. His training and background meet the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards ?ttPr;?.? CHAMBERS 14 25D-55 Environmental Consulting Services for prehistoric and historic archaeology. Mr. Cisneros has been involved in several cultural resources management projects in Orange County, including the Barranca Channel Repair Project (Researcher), the UCI University Hills Project (Field Director), and the La Floresta Village Project (Field Director). He has also written several technical studies for the county. Vincent Ip, PE, GB (Role: Geological/Soil Study - Leighton Associates) Mr. Ip has over 30 years of combined experience in the geotechnical and environmental engineering fields. He has successfully managed and completed a wide range of projects in the public sector, including landfills, military base cleanup, transportation, infrastructure, port facilities, public schools, and essential service buildings. Mr. Ip's area of technical expertise includes seismic hazards evaluation, foundation design and retrofit, shoring design, and ground improvements. His well-rounded background enables him to provide practical solutions to both complex and day-to-day issues related to environmental and geotechnical engineering. Mr. lp has Orange County experience working on projects in the following cities: Anaheim, Fullerton, La Habra, Mission Viejo, Garden Grove, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Dana Point, Anaheim Hills, Brea, and Laguna Beach. Meredith Church, PG (Role: Hazardous Materials - Leighton Associates) Ms. Church has 9 years' experience conducting hydrogeologic, geologic, geochemical, and hazardous waste investigations. She has supervised all aspects of environmental assessment investigations, including drilling soil borings, installing groundwater monitoring wells, oversight of Underground Storage Tank (UST) removals/installations, and associated remedial excavations. She has managed numerous Phase I and Phase II site assessments, as well as the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of various soil/groundwater remediation systems utilizing vapor extraction and multiple phase extraction. Ms. Church has used Risk Based Corrective Action to achieve regulatory closure with in-place soil and groundwater contamination. Ms. Church has Orange County experience working on projects in the following cities: Anaheim, Placentia, Fullerton, Orange, Garden Grove, Newport Beach, Irvine, and Westminster. Wayne Brown (Role: Public Outreach - MBI Media) A longtime Orange County resident, Mr. Brown is MBI's Director of Client Services and will provide Public Outreach services on this project. He brings 35 years of experience to the table, including significant executive-level broadcast news experience. Mr. Brown served as the News Director and Executive Producer at Orange County News Channel (OCN) for many years and understands Orange County from the inside-out. He was also an executive news producer at KGTV (ABC), San Diego and KOMO (ABC) in Seattle, and has a solid understanding of message development. He knows how to present information accurately, cogently, and engagingly. A skilled strategist, he also knows how to preemptively diffuse problems and offer on-the-spot solutions for any that arise. Among many duties, Mr. Brown oversees the coordination of multiple stakeholder meetings and facilitation; including community leaders, local politicians and transportation agency officials. He works on all projects MBI is involved in with Orange County. Brad Jensen (Role: Public Outreach - MBI Media) Mr. Jensen Is a Project Manager at MBI, whose professional experience in Orange County includes Outreach projects with the City of Dana Point, orange County Transportation Authority, and Caltrans District 12. He is a public outreach expert who currently serves high-profile projects that involve sensitive environmental impacts and diverse, multiple-community stakeholder groups. His projects require extensive stakeholder education in order to win support. Mr. Jensen's ability to understand complex, technical information and then translate it for stakeholders, helps build consensus for a project. Along with securing stakeholder approval, he also coordinates with local and regional agencies, ".CHAMBERS 25D-56 df 7_14N Wl? Environmental Consulting Services and oversees the creation of a full range of collateral, including educational videos, PowerPoint presentations, and factsheets. He seamlessly and successfully ushers projects through their multiple phases, providing solid support and a guiding hand for the project team. Larry Hail, PE, TE, PTQE (Role: Traffic Studies - Rick Engineering) Mr. Hail, PE, TE, PTOE, is a 25-year veteran of the traffic engineering industry. He has provided on-call traffic engineering services to various municipalities, including the City of San Juan Bautista between 2006 and 2010, and is currently providing municipal contract traffic engineering services to the Cities of Lake Forest and Glendora. He has prepared numerous traffic planning documents, as well as PS&E. for traffic signal improvements, signing and striping improvements, roadway lighting improvements, and traffic control improvements for both public and private clients. Some of Mr. Hail's relevant Orange County experience were with the City of Lake Forest Municipal Traffic Engineering Services, Lake Forest, CA. Scott Patton, PE, QSD, QSP (Role: FAA & ALUC Requirements/Hydrology/Water Quality - Rick Engineering) Mr. Patton, PE, QSD, QSP, will responsible for the processing of documents through the FAA and ALUC for Orange County. He performed this type of work previously for the Archstone Gateway project in the Cities of Orange and Anaheim. Mr. Patton, PE, QSD, QSP, will be the Drainage Engineer/Designer for this project. During his it years with Rick Engineering Company, Mr. Scott has worked on many public projects, including PS&E for roadway widenings, roadway extensions, and freeway interchanges. Mr. Scott's experience includes transportation design, drainage design, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, water quality design, grading, earthwork, and the preparation of specifications and cost estimates. Some of Mr. Patton's relevant Orange County experience includes: Moody Street Beautification-Enhancement, Cypress, CA; WQMP Plan Checking - Cypress, CA; Westminster Boulevard Landscape Median Enhancement, Westminster, CA; Residential Street Rehabilitation, Westminster, CA; and Archstone Gateway Apartments & State College Widening, Orange and Anaheim, CA. Joe Hammond, PE, QSD, QSP/Scott Patton, PE, QSD, QSP (Role: Utility/Sewer - Rick Engineering) Mr. Hammond, PE, QSD, QSP with support from Mr. Patton, PE, QSD, QSP will lead the efforts for Utility and Sewer Studies. In regards to sewer studies, each are well versed in analyzing existing conditions and/or projecting future conditions based on existing and proposed land use. They have recently completed sewer studies for the Archstone Gateway project, an 884-unit multi-family development in the cities of Orange and Anaheim, as well as for the community plan are for the Market Creek Plaza south east San Diego. Through their combined careers they have prepared sewer studies for master planned communities, as well as commercial and industrial developments. Through the same project experience, each has either performed or managed the preparation of both wet and dry utility studies. Joe Hammond, PE, QSD, QSP (Role: Preliminary Engineering - Rick Engineering) Mr. Hammond, PE, QSD, QSP during his 24 year career, he has been the Project Manager for numerous capital improvement and site development projects, which have included grading and drainage design, site development, traffic signal, signing and striping, erosion control, cost estimates, utility coordination, and ADA compliance. Some of his most recent experience has been managing the Residential Street Improvements at Three Neighborhoods for the City of Westminster, which involved civil and traffic engineering for the construction of, or replacement of, pavement structural section, concrete curb, gutter and sidewalks in well-established residential subdivision neighborhoods. Joe also recently CHAMBERS Ifs 25D-57 °?lar Environmental Consulting Services completed the management duties for an Infrastructure Needs Assessment Study for the Villages at Market Creek Community Planning Area, a redevelopment project located in South East San Diego. Duties included the identification of community infrastructure needs for transportation and utilities with their associated anticipated costs and thresholds. Some of Mr. Hammond's relevant Orange County experience includes: Moody Street Beautification-Enhancement, Cypress, CA; WQMP Plan Checking - Cypress, CA; Westminster Boulevard Landscape Median Enhancement, Westminster, CA; and Residential Street Rehabilitation, Westminster, CA. Project Team Availability Our team has sufficient members to provide timely environmental consulting services for City of Santa Ana. As Program Manager, Gene Anderson will assign resources to critical projects to ensure timely completion. The table below provides our availability percentages for project team members. F GeneAnderson Program Manager/CEQA/NEPA Environmental Documents 70% Paula Fell, MS Deputy Program Manager/Environmental Planning 75% Craig Neslage, QEP, MBA Associate 70% Mike McEntee Associate 70% Linette Lina Biology 50% Wayne Bischoff, PhD Cultural 35% Charles Cisneros, MS, RPA Cultural 60% Vincent Ip, PE, GE Geological/Soil Study 35% Meredith Church, PG Hazardous Materials 30% Wayne Brown Public Outreach 40% Brad Jensen Public Outreach 40% Larry Hail, PE, TE, PTOE Traffic Studies 35% Scott Patton, PE, QSD, QSP FAA & ALUC Requirements/Utility/Sewer/Hydrology/Water Quality 35% Joe Hammond, PE, QSD, QSP Utility/Sewer/Preliminary Engineering 35% Scope of Services This section of the_ proposal addresses Chambers Group's Project Teams; approach to providing the services described in Exhibit A (Scope of Services) of the RFP. Types of City projects that may require CEQA and NEPA documentation; traffic, sewer, and water engineering; or regulatory permit services include: 9 Neighborhood street repair 0 Arterial widening a Corridor traffic signal synchronization A Fixed Guideway e Sewer main infrastructure hotspot repairs and relining and rehabilitation Pump stations e Water mains Bikeway/park The staff selected to perform the work outlined in the RFP have work experience on projects within an urban type of environment. To highlight selected, Chambers Group has provided an organization chart on page 11 in this proposal. `tF rr,,y CHAMBERS 17 25D-58 411?7A Environmental Consulting Services Chambers Group's environmental planners have extensive experience providing CEQA/NEPA compliance services for cities. Chambers Group has successfully prepared thousands of environmental and planning reports, documents and studies in compliance with these and other regulations. Our services involve preparation of CE/IS/ND/MND/EIR and CE/EA/FONSI/EIS documents, as well as associated technical studies in accordance with CEQA/NEPA requirements. Chambers Group has a successful history of managing challenging, and sometimes controversial, environmental projects. Expert service leaders and program managers who specialize in an array of client market sectors manage the operations of the firm. Together, projects are technically managed, staffed, and billed, according to the contract. Environmental services associated with this contract will be staffed and managed from our corporate office in Santa Ana, CA. In addition to providing a very experienced Program Manager in Gene Anderson, Chambers Group will supply the City of Santa Ana with professionally qualified staff that brings scientific objectivity, environmental expertise, and defensible technical documentation to assist in meeting the stringent compliance requirements of regulatory agencies. Assisting Mr. Anderson with environmental planning documents will be Paula Fell, Project Manager, and Meghan Directo, Environmental Planner. Chambers Group understands the needs and objectives of the City's Public Works Agency relative to providing on-call environmental services for the preparation of CEQA/NEPA environmental documents, and associated technical studies. Chambers Group's Program Manager and environmental planners are fully versed in all types of CEQA/NEPA environmental documents, from joint EIR/ElSs to Mitigated Negative Declarations (MND), Environmental Assessments (EA), Categorical Exemptions and Exclusions (CE), and Caltrans' pre-CEQA/NEPA document Preliminary Environmental Study (PES). Regardless of the service provided, Chambers Group follows a deliberate project management process that ensures responsiveness to clients' needs, and delivers quality work products. Chambers Group's project management system tracks cost, schedule, and quality. Each element of the system is presented below. SECTION 3. LIST OF PROJECTS RELEVANT CAF=0 JECT CXPERIENC:L Provided below is a list of projects which Chambers Group or our personnel have completed within the last 5 years, including significant work with public agencies. On-Call Environmental Services, Orange County Public Works (OCPW), Orange County, CA Since 2001, Chambers Group has completed over 30 task orders involving creeks, in- channel basins, channel outlets, marshes, and bays in coastal, urban and semi-rural areas. Biological services have involved CEQA compliance, permitting, habitat restorations, wildlife and vegetation species surveys and monitoring, permitting, and environmental analyses including biological assessments, biological reconnaissance, field surveys for sensitive species/habitat, protocol surveys, and jurisdictional delineations. Other services included biological CHAMBERS 18 2501-59 EXHIBIT B CONSULTANT'S FEE SCHEDULE 25D-60 HOURLY RATES Chambers Group hourly rates for professional services and support categories are indicated below subject to periodic revisions; Corporate Director $ 190.00 Program Director $ 170.00 Sr. Project Manager $ 140.00 Project Manager $ 119.00 Principal Biologist/Botanist $ 159.00 Senior Biologist/Botanist $ 129.00 Staff Biologist/Botanist $ 98.00 Assoc. Biologist/Botanist $ 89.00 Asst. Biologist/Botanist $ 79.00 Principal Cultural Resources Specialist` $ 135.00 Senior Cultural Resources Specialist` $ 112.00 Staff Cultural Resources Specialist` $ 89.00 Assoc. Cultural Resources Specialist` $ 76.00 Asst. Cultural Resources Specialist' $ 62.00 Principal Environmental Planner $ 159.00 Senior Environmental Planner $ 129.00 Staff Environmental Planner $ 98.00 Assoc. Environmental Planner $ 89.00 Asst, Environmental Planner $ 79.00 Principal Air/Noise Specialist $ 159.00 Senior Air/Noise Specialist $ 129.00 Staff Air/Noise Specialist $ 98.00 Assoc. Air/Noise Specialist $ 89.00 Asst. Air/Noise Specialist $ 79.00 Principal Technoloi Sl ` list $ 135.00 IS Ar t 2 $ 99.00 I, Analyst 1 $ 86.00 'Project Controls Specia $ 79.00 Technical Editor/Projec`. $ 76.00 Word Processor" $ 66.00 Cle" " $ 52.00 "For non-exempt employees : categories, overtime hours are billed equal to one and one-half times their ?j ts, and historians. _r sentations, and expert testimony will be s ? "I be invoiced at cost plus 1596. h ht deliv-ry, o £ off.ce 3 25D-61 -- -not " GROUP EQUIPMENT/OTHER DIRECT COSTS/OVERTIME POLICY OTHER DIRECT COSTS UNIT UNIT COST Copies - Internal per page $0.15 Color Copies 8"X11" per page $1.00 Color Copies 8"X17" per page $2.00 CNDDB Database (1) per search $45.00 CNPSEI Database (2) per search $35.00 GIS Machine & license per hour $15.00 GIS Materials actual Rental Field vehicle 4WD per day $80.00 Field Vehicle Use: Off Road 4WD per day $65.00 Field Vehicle Use: On-Road 2WD per day $45.00 Mileage per mile $0.50 GPs - Nand held, Garrnin pcr day $10.00 GPS - Real time, Trimble per day $75.00 Telonics Telemetry Receiver per day $175.00 Laser Rangerfinder per day $10.00 CD-ROM's per CD $2.00 Mail/Delivery* actual Telephone* actual Cell Phone per day $2.00 Film/Photo Processing* actual Outside Printing* actual All Outside Services* actual • * = plus 15% handling fee • t+) California Natural Diversity Databa se • (2) California Natural Plant Society El ectronic Invent ory Database All outside services and rentals etc. carry a 15% marku p Equipment Rate sheet available upon request. OVERTIME All nonexempt employees who work more than 8 hours in one workday or more than 40 hours in one work week will receive overtime pay as follows: 1. Overtime compensated at the rate of 1.5 times the employee's regular hourly rate of pay will be provided for all hours worked on excess of 40 in one work week, for the first 4 hours in excess of 8 in any one workday, and for the first 8 hours on the seventh day in one workweek; and 2. Overtime compensated at the rate of two times the employee's regular hourly rate of pay will be provided for all hours worked in excess of 12 in one workday and for all hours worked in excess of 8 on the seventh day of work in one workweek. All overtime will be computed on actual minutes worked, adjusted to the nearest increment of 15 minutes. 25D-62