KOA CorporationPROPOSAL FOR
ON -CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES
CITY OF LA QUINTA
MKOACORPORATION
AUGUST 31, 2017
PLANNING & ENGINEERING
KOA CORPORATION
PLANNING & ENGINEERING
3190 C Shelby Street
Ontario, CA 91764
August 31, 2017
City of La Quinta
Attn: Edward J. Wimmer, Principal Engineer
Design and Development Services Department
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
Subject: Proposal for On -Call Traffic Engineering Consultant Services
t:909.890.9693 f:909.890.9694
www.koacorporation.com
We appreciate the opportunity to submit a proposal to provide Professional Design Services for the subject
project. You will find that KOA is uniquely qualified for this project based on the following facts:
KOA has provided On -Call Engineering Design Services to numerous agencies in the past 30 years since
the company was established in Southern California. KOA specializes in all aspects of transportation
engineering including roadway, drainage, traffic engineering, traffic control plans, and traffic signal design,
etc. We have a record of successfully completing signal design projects for your city and other
neighboring cities like Fontana, Colton, Rialto, and San Bernardino.
KOA's strong depth of staff and professional contacts provides excellent resources for the City to
utilize.
The KOA team, our project systems, and our entire management structure are geared to providing flexible
services to agencies such as yours. Descriptions of similar projects and respective references for these projects
are included in our proposal. We assure you that our key personnel will be assigned to the project for its
duration and will not be removed or replaced by us without concurrence from the City. Every member of our
proposed team is available to be committed to the projects assigned to us beginning the start date.
I will be the project manager and point of contact for the City. With I I years of experience, I am a "hands on"
project manager. I bring solid experience in design of roadways, intersections, traffic signals, ADA ramps, and
completion of PS&E for Capital Improvement projects. I am in the process of completing some signal design and
interconnection design projects for the Cities of Rancho Cucamonga and Fontana, and will be in an ideal position
to devote my time to the City of La Quinta as new task orders are assigned for the On -Call Traffic Engineering
Consultant Services contract. I can be reached at our Ontario office at 3190 C Shelby Street, Ontario, CA
91764, (909) 890-9693 or by e-mail at mguanAkoacorp.com. Mr. Walter Okitsu, PE, a founder and a principal
of KOA Corporation with over 32 years of experience exclusively in traffic engineering and signal design and
coordination, will serve as our proposed independent QA/QC Manager/Technical Advisor for the project.
We have reviewed the City's standard agreement included with the RFP and agree to the terms of the
agreement. I am authorized to bind the firm to any contracts and agreements. Our proposal is valid for a
period of 180 days from the date of this submittal. KOA Corporation looks forward to working with the City of
La Quinta on this project.
Sincerely,
KOA Corporation
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Ming Guan, PE, TE
Vice President/Project Manager
KOA CORPORATION
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PROPOSAL FOR
ON -CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TRANSMITTAL LETTER
QUALIFICATIONS, RELATED EXPERIENCE & REFERENCES .................................. ............ .......... ».............................................. f
Firm Profile
Firm's Financial Condition
Firm's Experience in Performing Similar Work
References
PROPOSED STAFFING & PROJECT ORGANIZATION...................................................................................................................8
Project Management and Staffing
Organization Chart
Staff Responsibility and Availability Matrix
WORKPLAN/TECHNICAL APPROACH......................................................................................................................................I I
Project Understanding and Approach
A) Work Plan/Approach for Traffic -Design -Related Tasks
B) Work Plan/Approach for Planning -Related Tasks
Scheduling
Management Approach
COST AND PRICE ..............................................
KOA's Preferred Method/Timing of Payment
Schedule of Hourly Labor Rates
APPENDIX
Resumes
Non -Collusion Affidavit
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CITY OF LA QUINTA
KOA CORPORATION
PLANNING & ENGINEERING
QUALIFICATIONS, RELATED EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES
FIRM PROFILE
Founded in 1987, KOA Corporation (KOA), is a California Corporation,
and leading provider in civil and traffic engineering, transportation planning
and construction management services for public agencies and private
sector clients.
Driven by our mission - "Changing the Future of Travel", we offer our
clients technical knowledge, creative solutions and responsive services. The
hallmark of our success is our dedication to each and every project
designed to leave a legacy of extraordinary contributions to our
communities.
As a 100% employee -owned firm, our staff includes certified transportation
planners and registered civil and traffic engineers, project/construction
managers, and construction inspectors. With five offices and over 90
employees located in Southern California, KOA has provided engineering
services for the largest public works and transportation planning projects
throughout California.
KOA has strong quality control procedures in place that all staff are
required to follow. For each project, we develop a quality control
implementation plan for which we obtain approval from the client. Once
the QA/QC plan process is approved by the client we implement it and
follow through the entire phase of the project.
FIRM's FINANCIAL CONDITION
KOA has no past or pending litigation, or claims filed against our firm,
principals of the firm, or each of our key consultants, related to services
performed for public agencies, or in actions that may affect our
performance under a contract with the City.
KOA is not debarred, suspended or otherwise declared ineligible to
contract with any other federal, state or local public agency.
TYPES OF SERVICES
Traffic Engineering
Transportation Planning
Highway & Transportation Design
Program Management
Construction Management
YEARS IN BUSINESS
30
FORM OF ORGANIZATION
S Corporation
SIZE/LOCATION OF OFFICES
Monterey Park (46 employees)
Ontario (6)
Orange (13)
San Diego (14)
Culver City - Crain (12)
PROJECT OFFICE LOCATION
3190 C Shelby Street
Ontario, CA 91764
Tel: (909) 890-9693
Fax: (909) 890-9694
Open M-F, 8:00-5:00
PROJECT MANAGER
Ms. Ming Guan, PE, TE
Project Manager
(909) 890-9693
mguan _ koacorp.corrl
The City of La Quinta is seeking a consultant to provide professional engineering services, and KOA is interested in
providing On -Call Traffic Engineering Consultant Services per the RFP.
CITY OF LA QUINTA
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KOA CORPORATION
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FIRM'S EXPERIENCE IN PERFORMING SIMILAR WORK
KOA staff offers exceptional experience and innovation in the fields of Transportation Planning and Traffic
Engineering, and we provide a comprehensive range of services from initial Project Planning and Environmental
Impact Analyses, through the Design, Specifications and Bidding processes, as well as through the Construction
Management and Observation stages, ending with the completion and approval of project implementation.
KOA's engineering staff has a very extensive background in
conducting and processing traffic impact analyses for major
private and public development projects throughout the
Southern California region. Our staff will design creative and very
cost-effective traffic mitigation measures, and will reevaluate
mitigation designs offered by others to significantly reduce the
costs and impacts of implementing such measures.
KOA's traffic engineering design services include studies to
authorize and fund the installation of new traffic signals, the
installation of intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and/or the RSM Signal Interconnect
upgrading of existing signal systems, along with the preparation of
traffic signal and street lighting plans, specifications, and cost estimates. These services include construction oversight
and inspections, for completion and approval of the project, and for compliance with all local, regional, state, and
federal requirements and regulations.
SERVICES AVAILABLE
➢ Traffic Data Collection and Analysis
➢
Traffic Striping and Signing Design
➢ Traffic Modeling
➢
Traffic Signal Design
➢ Traffic Planning and Operations Studies
➢
Traffic Signal Timing and Coordination
➢ Funding Application Preparation
➢
Intelligent Traffic System (ITS)
➢ Environmental/Traffic Impact Analyses
➢
Design/Operations
➢ Site Development Planning and Design
➢
Construction Traffic Control Design
➢ Neighborhood Traffic Management (Calming)
➢
Construction Management and Oversight
CURRENT ON -CALL CONTRACTS
➢ On -call Traffic Engineering Services for the City of Rialto
➢ On -call Traffic Engineering Services for the City of Chino Hills
➢ On -call Traffic Engineering Services for the City of Anaheim
➢ On -call Traffic / Transportation Services for the City of Orange
➢ On -call Traffic / Transportation Services for the City of Pasadena
➢ On -call Traffic Engineering Services for the City of Imperial Beach
➢ On -call Civil Engineering Services for the City of La Habra
➢ On -call Planning and Design Services for the City of Long Beach
➢ On -call Civil Engineering Services for the City of National City
CITY OF LA QUINTA 2
KOA CORPORATION
PLANNING 8 ENGINEERING
I- I 0/RANCHO AVENUE EB ON -RAMP WIDENING
COLTON, CA
KOA was selected by the City of Colton to complete the PA/ED and PS&E
for the On Ramp Improvement project. Funded by SHOPP Minor A fund,
the City desires to widen the I-10 eastbound on -ramp to accommodate
safe truck turning movements. The proximity of the UPRR and the Santa
Ana River basin on the south side of the project could influence the project
design development. It is important to lay out the UPRR Railroad right of
way during the preliminary design phase. Our goal is to avoid impacts to
UPRR ROW and the overcrossing bridge. The project requires
coordination with Caltrans; preparation of Fact Sheets as well as obtaining
an encroachment permit from Caltrans District 8. The proposed
improvement includes installation of retaining wall, embankment, ramp
widening, striping, and traffic signal modification. KOA will also assist the
City during the construction phase of the project.
HIGHLAND-REDLANDS CONNECTOR PROJECT, ATP
CYCLE I, FEDERAL PROJECT NO. ATPL-5449
HIGHLAND/REDLANDS, CA
KOA is leading a team to improve the non -motorized transportation
network by constructing regional bikeways and walkways. Work will
include pavement widening, curb and gutter, curb ramps, median curbs,
sidewalks, pavement repairs, slurry seal, Class I and II bikeway/pedestrian
paths, bicycle/pedestrian bridge, bike racks, bollards, bike signals, in -
roadway bicycle detection, pedestrian heads, sharrows, enhanced
crosswalks, warning beacons, roadway and bikeway signage, lighting, and
speed feedback signs. Street widening and trail improvements include the
incorporation of Class I, Class II, Class III, and Class IV facilities for
bicyclists and other non -motorized forms of transportation. The team's
services include environmental clearance traffic engineering, utility
research, surveying, hydrology, geotechnical engineering, and right-of-way
analysis. KOA is providing conceptual plans and alignments; bicycle safety
and awareness education; traffic calming design; street crossing designs for
bicycle and pedestrian uses; and designs for incorporating ADA access.
REDLANDS HSIP CYCLE 6 TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM
REDLANDS, CA
Funded by Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 6, a new
traffic signal system is to be installed at the intersection of Orange Street
and Pioneer Avenue. Orange Street is a secondary arterial highway and
Pioneer Avenue is a local street currently controlled with all -way stop
signs. The intersection has experienced a significant increase in peak hour
traffic due to the recent construction of the high school on Pioneer
Avenue and Taxes Street. The signal is needed in order to accommodate
the traffic and pedestrian movement. Signing and striping will be modified
to accommodate signal operation.
REFERENCE:
City of Colton
Victor Ortiz, City Engineer
(909) 370-5065
2016-Current
REFERENCE:
City of Highland
Dennis Barton, Project Manager
(909) 864-8732 x251
2017-Current
REFERENCE:
City of Redlands
Jason Montgomery, Associate Civil
Engineer
(909) 798-7584 x5
2016-Current
CITY OF LA QUINTA
KOA CORPORATION
PLANNING 8 ENGINEERING
FOOTHILL BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SIGNAL
SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT
ARCADIA, MONROVIA, PASADENA, CA
KOA prepared traffic signal modification plans to upgrade and synchronize
the traffic signals for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works,
as part of their Countywide Traffic Signal Synchronization Program. The
project length is approximately 4.8 miles and involved multiple jurisdictions,
including the Cities of Arcadia, Monrovia, and Pasadena, the County of Los
Angeles, and Caltrans. KOA's scope of work involved the preparation of
traffic signal modification plans for 14 intersections and signing and striping
plans for 2 intersections. Preparation of the traffic signal modification plans
involved extensive and thorough field reviews, preparation of accurate base
drawings, and design of traffic signal improvements to satisfy the
synchronization program guidelines and the County's, Cities', and Caltrans'
design standards. The range of improvements included controller and
cabinet upgrades, traffic signal equipment upgrades, vehicle detection, GPS
time -based units, median nose modifications, pedestrian access ramps,
crosswalks, striping, and roadway signage.
NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL DESIGN AT 1-215 (1-10 WB)
ON -RAMP AND WATERMAN AVENUE
SAN BERNARDINO, CA
The City of San Bernardino received funds to improve traffic operations
for the 1-215 On -Ramp and Waterman Avenue intersection which forms a
"T" shape intersection with no signal in either direction. This project will
require a new traffic signal, modification of the signing, and striping. The
KOA team prepared the PS&E package for the signal design per Caltrans
and City of San Bernardino. KOA coordinated with Caltrans District 8 to
obtain a Caltrans Encroachment Permit which included Utility
Coordination, Synchro Analysis, Truck Turning Templates, Isofootcandle
light diagram, Water Pollution Control Report, Cost Estimate, Traffic Signal
Plans, Traffic Memorandum, and Specifications.
ON -CALL FOR ITS -RELATED SERVICES FOR THE
CITY'S TMC
DIAMOND BAR, CA
KOA provides technical support to manage the City's Traffic Management
Center Central System (which runs on TransSuite software) and other ITS -
related services. The scope of work includes troubleshooting potential
problems between the local controller and its internal circuitry within the
cabinet and determining problems that cause a loss of communications
between local controllers and the TMC. KOA performs diagnostic testing on
components inside the cabinet and the communication system in the TMC.
KOA checks for the proper connection and "punch- down" of the
interconnect system and for the conditions of cables and their shields. KOA
informs City staff if there are issues that warrant further action, including
replacement of faulty parts and components.
Of
REFERENCE:
LA County Dept of Public Works
Marin Amundson
(626) 300-4705
2012
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City of San Bernardino
Mahmoud Khodr, Traffic Engineer
(909) 384-7251
2017-Current
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REFERENCE:
City of Diamond Bar
Christian Malpica, Associate Engineer
(909) 839-7042
201 1-2016
CITY OF LA QUINTA 4
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PLANNING & ENGINEERING
FY 2016/2017 INSTALLATION OF FOUR (4) TRAFFIC
SIGNALS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA
KOA was selected by the City of Rancho Cucamonga to provide design
services and complete a PS&E package for four intersections. Design new
traffic signals and traffic signal interconnect at:
1) East Avenue at Miller Avenue Interconnect
2) Sixth Street at Rochester Avenue Interconnect
3) Milliken Avenue at Fifth Street Interconnect
4) Rochester Avenue at Jersey Boulevard Interconnect
The project design services included intersection modifications at a couple
of locations, construction of ADA Ramps, and signing and striping. At one of
the intersections, coordination with the business owner was required for
their access needs.
SEVEN TRAFFIC SIGNALS & STREET IMPROVEMENT
DESIGN SERVICES
FONTANA, CA
KOA was selected by the City of Fontana to provide design services and
complete PS&E package for the following intersections:
I . Valley Boulevard at Oleander Avenue
2. Juniper Avenue at Randall Avenue
3. Valley Boulevard at Almond Avenue
4. San Bernardino Avenue at Cypress Avenue
5. Merrill Avenue at Oleander Fontana Avenue
6. Juniper Avenue at Ceres Avenue
7. Sierra Avenue and Riverside Avenue
The project design services included intersection modifications at a couple
of locations, construction of ADA Ramps, and signing and striping.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL & STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO
LINDEN AVE & RIVERSIDE AVE
RIALTO, CA
The original scope of the project was to install a new traffic signal system at
the intersection of Riverside and Linden Avenues. The existing intersection
is not currently constructed to its ultimate width, but coordination with
the property owners will take place to obtain additional right of way to
allow installation of the traffic signal improvements at their ultimate
locations. After the KOA team completed 85% PS&E package per the
original scope, the City desired to extend the project scope which includes
widening Riverside Avenue with two through lanes for the NB traffic.
Thirteen parcels and existing power poles will be impacted due to the
proposed widening. The final scope of work includes coordination with
impacted utility companies for relocation of existing facilities; preparation
of right of way legal descriptions and plats; providing ROW appraisal and
acquisition services; and coordinating with San Bernardino County to
obtain signing and striping approval. 100% PS&E has been completed.
REFERENCE:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Natalie Avila, Associate Engineer
(909) 774-4076
2017-Current
REFERENCE:
City of Fontana
Noel Castillo, Engineering Manager
(909) 350-7632
2015-2017
REFERENCE:
City of Rialto
Hector Gonzalez, Associate Civil
Engineer
(909) 421-4986
2013-2017
CITY OF LA QUINTA
KOA CORPORATION
PLANNING & ENGINEERING
COACHELLA ST-68 TRAFFIC SIGNAL
SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT
COACHELLA, CA
KOA recently completed ITS and signal design services for the Traffic
Signal Synchronization and ITS Infrastructure Phase I Deployment of the
City's ITS Master Plan. The scope included complete construction
documents (PS&E) and construction management for controller upgrades,
ITS hardware & software upgrades, new 72 single mode fiber optic
interconnect of all City intersections, redundant wireless interconnect, and
the PS&E to construct a new Traffic Management Center (TMC). The
project migrated the City to the new McCain 2070ATC controllers running
the Omni Ex program and Transparity TMC central system software. The
TMC PS&E included the design for a 3x2-47" flat panel live video wall for
the operation center and server room in support of a central signal
control, remote access of video detection and CCTV pan tilt zoom
cameras. Signal Synchronization and Timing Implementation for 16 City
traffic signals was included, as well as timing implementation and training
for City staff for TMC operation. The net performance improvement for
the project resulted in an average reduction in vehicle travel time by 25%
and an increase in travel speed by 30%.
TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
MASTER PLAN
APPLE VALLEY, CA
The Town of Apple Valley obtained the Caltrans Sustainable
Transportation Planning Program grant as a winning city out of 141
applicants. The grant is used to develop a town -wide Safe Routes to
School (SRTS) Master Plan, which would serve 10 Kindergarten through
8th grade schools for the Apple Valley Unified School District (AVUSD)
and the Town of Apple Valley, which has a population of more than 70,000
people. This grant would allow a comprehensive evaluation of these grade
schools and focus on the risks and options necessary to improve their
routes. The proposed SRTS master plan will provide the first step towards
improving the infrastructure and the everyday lives of Apple Valley students
by allowing safer and better routes to and from school. The SRTS plan is
intended to improve the health of students through increased exercise and
reduced greenhouse gas and emissions by reducing the number of vehicle
miles traveled. This would be accomplished by accommodating an increase
in the number of students walking and cycling to school. The SRTS master
plan will enhance walkability and bicycling for students in kindergarten
through 8th grade, but it will also benefit secondary students. The plan
promotes safe walking and cycling through the 6 Es campaign.
REFERENCE:
City of Coachella
Oscar Espinoza, Senior Civil
Engineer
(760) 398-5744 x 168
2015-2017
TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY S 1 ROWS TO SCHOOL MASTER PLAN
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REFERENCE:
Town of Apple Valley
Rich Berger, Project Manager
(760) 240-7000
2015-Current
ON -CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES
KOA CORPORATION
PLANNING & ENGINEERING
REFERENCES
We are proud of our record of timely delivery on our projects. References for our projects can confirm that our
work quality and deployment of staff resources will insure expedient project design completion.
I-10/RANCHO AVENUE EASTBOUND ON -RAMP WIDENING PROJECT, COLTON, CA
Victor Ortiz, City Engineer
City of Colton
160 S. I Oth Street
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 370-5065
VOrtizCaki.colton.ca.us
HIGHLAND-REDLANDS CONNECTOR PROJECT, ATP CYCLE I, FEDERAL PROJECT
NO. ATPL-5449 (PA/ED, PS&E)
Dennis Barton, Project Manager
City of Highland
27215 Base Line
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 864-8732
dbarton@ci&yofhi2hland.org
SEVEN TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND STREET IMPROVEMENT DESIGN SERVICES
Noel Castillo
Engineering Manager
City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 350-7632
nastillo fontana.or-
TRAFFIC SIGNAL & STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO LINDEN AVENUE & RIVERSIDE AVENUE
Hector Gonzalez, PE
Associate Civil Engineer
Department of Public Works
335 W. Rialto Ave.
Rialto, CA 92376
(909) 421-4986
hgonzal ez(0-) rialtoca.gov
NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL DESIGN AT 1-215 (1-10 WB) ON -RAMP AND WATERMAN AVENUE
Mahmoud Khodr
Traffic Engineer
City of San Bernardino
201 North E Street, 2nd Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92401
(909) 384-7251
Khodr MaOsbcity.org
CITY OF LA QUINTA
KOA CORPORATION
PLANNING & ENGINEERING
PROPOSED STAFFING & PROJECT ORGANIZATION
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND STAFFING
KOA Corporation is one of the largest, most well recognized firms in Southern California in the areas of general
civil engineering, traffic design, transportation planning, and construction management services.
KOA is a California Sub -Chapter S Corporation. The management structure of the firm is a vertical hierarchy, with
the President and CEO having full responsibility of the firm management. Under the President and CEO, there are
five offices, each managed by an individual office manager. The CEO and five office managers form the KOA
management team. The management team confers weekly on mutual administrative and technical issues, and meet
face-to-face on a monthly basis to review performance results. It is a seamless management structure where every
office is accountable for their technical performance, client service and fiscal responsibilities. All of our offices work
closely together by sharing KOA's pool of professionals, staff and resources to ensure our clients receive the best
professional services from KOA. Of our nearly 100 staff members, KOA has 24 California registered Professional
Civil Engineers, five registered Professional Traffic Engineers, and four who are both Professional Civil and Traffic
engineers. In addition, we have three Certified Planners and two LEED certified professionals.
KOA CORPORATION
PLANNING & ENGINEERING
CORPORATE STRUCTURE ORGANIZATION CHART
Emim-
Chief Financial Officer
VP of LA Operations
VP of Orange Operations
Senior Engineers &
Senior Engineers &
Transportation Planners
Transportation Planners
Associate Engineers,
Associate Engineers,
Planners & Designers
Planners & Designers
Assistant Engineers,
Assistant Engineers,
Planners & Designers
Planners & Designers
CAD Manager
Interns
Interns
Administration
Administration
FIVE M"Fik SOOD
IT Manager Director of Marketing
VP of Ontario Operations Manager of San Diego Operations VP of CM Division
Senior Engineers
Associate Engineer
Assistant Engineers
Construction Managers
CAD Technician
Interns
Administration
Senior Engineers &
Transportation Planners
Associate Engineer
Assistant Engineers
Planning Technician
Administration
Construction Managers
Senior Inspectors
Inspectors
Administration
CITY OF LA QUINTA 8
I,! KOA CORPORATION
PLANNING & ENGINEERING
Our organizational approach will be based upon our knowledge of the City's objective, project requirements, and
our subsequent translation of those into a project plan. It will provide structure for directing, controlling, and
reporting project activities. The KOA team's management plans for the engineering services will provide the
mechanism to ensure high -quality end products in a timely and cost effective manner. The management plan elements
include technical, schedule and cost control, progress reporting, coordination, and organization. Internal cost control
procedures include budget control, which is facilitated by computerized management information reports that
provide tabulations of actual cost and manpower expenditures incurred against those budgeted. The Project Manager
will be responsible for exercising cost control manpower scheduling and resource allocation and estimates of cost -
to -complete, performed on a period -by -period basis.
After a project to be performed by KOA under this agreement is identified by the City, we will quickly assess our
resource commitments and identify the most qualified Project Manager. In most instances, Ms. Guan will be able to
take on the role of Project Manager. We will then assess the availability of technical staff based on our extensive
array of staff resources available to us.
Ms. Ming Guan, PE, TE, will lead the project team as the Project Manager and will be the day-to-day contact for the
City. Ms. Guan is a registered Civil Engineer and Traffic Engineer in California, and has worked on various planning
and traffic design projects; as a result, she has gained an insight into both planning and design issues that come up on
transportation projects. She has hands-on experience in traffic signal design, interconnection design and street
improvement design. She can be reached in our Ontario office at (909) 890-9693 or by e-mail at
mguan@lcoacorp.com. Acting as QA/QC Manager and Technical Advisor for the project will be Mr. Walter Okitsu,
PE, PTOE. Walter brings over 32 years of experience in traffic engineering and signal system design. Walter is a
founder and principal of KOA Corporation. We have identified our key staff below. Their resumes are located in the
Appendix. None of the project team members will be removed and/or replaced without the prior written consent of
the City of La Quinta project manager.
ORGANIZATION CHART
PAL-IN-CHARGE/QA/QC PROJECT MANAGER
Walter Okitsu, PE Ming Guan, '
KOA Corporation
Eric Yang, PE, TE
Mario Ramos, EIT
Ming Guan, PE, TE
Andrew Osaki, EIT
Min Zhou, PE
Rogelio Pelayo
CITY OF LA QUINTA 9
KOA CORPORATION
PLANNING & ENGINEERING
STAFF RESPONSIBILITY AND AVAILABILITY MATRIX
KOA has a long history with On -Call Traffic Engineering services, and has consistently demonstrated our ability to
perform the assigned scope of work and to meet schedules. We have also provided services for street lighting design,
obtained electrical service information, and reviewed street widening projects involving signal modification work.
KOA technical staff is familiar with the City's plan format, along with design features routinely used for traffic signal
and striping plans. Whether plans involve resort area features or complex fiber optic communications facilities, we
are familiar with the City's preferred methods to complete the various designs.
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Traffic Signal Design Plans
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Signal Interconnect Design Plans
Construction Traffic Control and Detour Plans
ITS Related Plans
Signal Timing and Coordination Plans
Grant Application Preparation
Traffic Signal Warrant Analyses
Stop Warrant Analyses
Corridor and Coordination Timing and Enhancements
Technical Studies
Truck Turning Templates (AutoTurn)
Creation of Exhibits
Review Traffic Analyses and Studies
Drafting Services
Field Investigation�__���
Availability
ION -CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES
CITY OF l
PKOA CORPORATION
PLANNING & ENGINEERING
WORK PLAN/TECHNICAL APPROACH
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH
The City of La Quinta is looking to retain a qualified and experienced professional consultant on an on -call basis for
Traffic Engineering Consultant Services. KOA has decades of experience in Transportation Planning and Traffic
Engineering similar to the scope of services listed within the RFP General Scope of Services Section.
Each project is assigned a Senior Engineer, or Project Manager, to oversee the day-to-day operations of the project.
The Project Manager will be responsible for all technical work, productivity, adherence to budget and schedule,
invoicing, quality control, single point of contact, and complete accountability to the client. The firm also assigns a
Principal to the contract to ensure all resources are available to the Project Manager to complete the agreed upon
tasks.
A key aspect of a successful project is the ability of the consultant team's project manager and the City project
manager to work together both closely and effectively. To facilitate this, KOA's project manager will be responsive
to questions and issues that may arise; be responsible for ensuring that the budget and schedule are maintained; and
provide support and advice to the City's project manager, as needed. Ms. Guan will be the single point of contact for
questions and concerns and will ensure consultant team members are meeting standards for quality of work. Effective
project management will include scheduled progress meetings and status updates via phone and e-mail as information
becomes available. Status reports will accompany invoices, and summaries of meeting minutes will be provided to the
City within one business day. KOA's project manager will maintain a reasonable workload so that she can be
responsive and available to the City while maintaining flexibility to deal with changes and adjustments to the project
schedule. KOA implements an 8-step project approach for on -call tasks:
• Step I: City identifies Traffic Engineering needs
• Step 2: KOA reviews information with City
• Step 3: KOA prepares Task Proposal, if necessary
• Step 4: City and KOA agree to task scope and fees
• Step 5: KOA assigns relevant staff
• Step 6: KOA performs required services
• Step 7: KOA presents/delivers product to City
• Step 8: Obtain feedback on performance
Perhaps the most frequent occurring need for traffic engineering services relates to requests and inquiries to
research changes in traffic control for streets or intersections based upon inquiries by residents, City officials, or
other persons. KOA is highly qualified to complete this type of analysis and provide recommendations that will
address relevant conditions, resolve the inquiry, and recommend possible changes in traffic control that will facilitate
the goals of the City. We are familiar with the requirements identified in FHWA MUTCD and Caltrans MUTCD.
The City's inquiries can range from the need for additional traffic controls at intersections (traffic signals, multi -way
stops) to the need to address traffic or speeding problems on local streets. Our firm is widely regarded for our
ability to provide solutions to these problems that meet the approval of the City and its residents, while remaining
within accepted guidelines and established budgets. Many of these studies require the knowledge to assess existing
conditions in relation to accepted warrants for new traffic controls. Technical knowledge is important; however,
additional skills in facilitation and the ability to generate unique solutions are equally important to this type of task.
A. WORK PLAN/APPROACH FOR TRAFFIC DESIGN RELATED TASKS
The Project Manager begins each project by refining the exact tasks to be undertaken, contacting other members of
the project team, and attending project kickoff meetings with the client to fully understand the project tasks. The
Project Manager assigns staff as needed to collect information on existing conditions, and collecting existing printed
data such as plans, as-builts or information on future projects that may impact the project site. Our Project Managers
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also appoint a Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager who provides an independent check on the quality,
accuracy, and constructability of our design documents.
Project Managers are responsible for determining percentage of completion, adherence to contracts, billing, and
formal project close-out and client satisfaction. Design Plans are taken through 35%, 65%, 90% (if the agency
requires) to Final Approved plans that are ready to construct with quality control checks along the way. Below is a
typical project flowchart.
Utility
Coordination
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to and Design Specifications& Specifications •
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Design Public Outreach
Constraints Stakeholders
PROJECT INITIATION
At the initiation of the project, KOA refines the project scope based on discussions with clients or governmental
agencies with jurisdiction over the project and collects any additional specific requirements prior to traffic data
collection. Once the scope of the study has been clearly defined, the firm collects any available plans on existing
conditions, location of utilities, and other data on the project from responsible jurisdictions. At the same time, the
firm also begins field work to carefully document existing roadway, traffic hardware, and other existing conditions.
UTILITY COORDINATION
The plans show the location of all utilities including those marked or evident in the field, indicated on reference plans,
or indicated by utility companies. KOA will distribute the plans and coordinate the design directly with all utility
companies or other entities that may have facilities in the vicinity of the site. KOA will make design adjustments to
avoid existing utilities as appropriate. Special coordination with the serving electrical utility will be required to
provide traffic signal service and utility connections. We will make direct contact with the electrical utilities as
required to secure electrical service.
SIGNING AND STRIPING PLANS
KOA will prepare signing and striping plans to City standards. Plans will show the affected construction area and all
affected traffic lane striping. The plans will show the location of all proposed traffic stripes and markings and the
proper disposition of all affected existing signs and markings. We will provide any work required to transition the
proposed stripes to join with existing stripes on intersection approaches. The final signing and striping plans will be
prepared for final plotting on D-sized sheets at 1 "=40'. Plans will be prepared using the standard CAD symbols, line -
types, and layers specified by the City. The completed plans will be signed by a KOA, California -registered Civil
Engineer. KOA will submit striping plans to the City for their review. KOA will provide final coordination with the
City to ensure that they receive the required electronic drawing files for this project.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL DESIGN
KOA prepares an intersection base plan at I "=20' for each location. The base plan shows centerlines, right-of-way
lines, relevant existing or proposed street improvements, utilities of record, and existing traffic controls and
improvements. The firm inventories all existing traffic signal poles, equipment, notes and schedules in the field and
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shows them on the base plan. KOA designs the proposed new or modified equipment and shows it on the drawing
to create a complete traffic signal plan. Each plan will conform to the requirements of the City and will reference the
latest edition of the Caltrans' Standard Plans and Specifications. The drawings will be designed in the format required
by the City and will include all notes, schedules, and other features required to complete the traffic signal plan.
SIGNAL INTERCONNECT
Traffic signal interconnect comprises of wired and/or wireless
solutions. For the wired solution, it can be fiber optic cable, copper
cable, or a combination of both systems. The signal interconnect plan
will show all the necessary devices and supporting accessories required
to support each mode of communication. For example, the wireless
solution, typically transmitted using the Internet Protocol, requires the
installation of a managed Ethernet switch housed in the local cabinet
and the selection of the optimal location to mount the antennas for
maximum signal strength. The infrastructure and device/accessories
required to support the copper cable interconnect is a terminal block
for cable splicing in the cabinet and size and spacing of pull -boxes
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between signals. For the fiber optic cable, the infrastructure may
include fiber optic splice enclosure (if required), fiber optic patch panel, fiber optic pigtails, and a fiber termination
cabinet. We also recognize that the conduits and related communication facilities may be affected by some traffic
signal modifications or installations. This work will be shown in the intersection plan with notes explaining any work
that does not appear on the plans. No additional plan sheets are normally anticipated for signal interconnects;
however, such sheets can be provided at a suitable scale, if necessary.
STREET LIGHTING ANALYSIS
Based on our past experience, about twenty percent of potential collisions occur during dusk or nighttime hours.
KOA will prepare street light illumination and uniformity calculations using AG132 lighting design software. The
calculations will be prepared to meet the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) lighting criteria
and Caltrans requirements. This data will be used to determine the initial spacing of the street lights. We will review
the placement/location of each light to confirm there is no visible conflict with existing improvements and/or utilities.
We will then prepare a detailed construction cost estimate and will meet with the City to discuss the findings prior
to design.
STREET LIGHTING DESIGN
KOA will prepare street lighting design plans to satisfy the illumination requirements of the City. Street lighting plans
will be prepared to meet the City's street lighting standards and will reference the latest edition of the Caltrans'
Standard Plans and Specifications. The plans will be prepared at I "=40'-scale in Imperial units. All plans will be
reviewed and stamped by a KOA, California -registered Civil Engineer.
WORKSITE TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN PREPARATION
KOA uses work area signs, barricades, and temporary striping as necessary to safely route traffic through the
construction zone. General notes applying to construction traffic control are placed on each project sheet. The plans
will be prepared to conform to the general requirements of the City with consideration for the needs of the
Contractor's construction operations.
MULTIPLE AGENCY PROCESSING (IF NECESSARY)
If other agencies must approve the plans, KOA will process the plans through the designated agency. By doing this
each plan will require additional processing, addressing additional comments, and resolving conflicting comments. If
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Caltrans processing is involved, we will submit each plan with the intention of receiving an encroachment permit.
KOA will act as authorized agent for the City for submittal and processing of all plans required for obtaining the
Caltrans permit. This will be limited to our own plans. This task also includes reasonable efforts to maintain the
overall project on schedule, plus informal telephone appeals to eliminate inappropriate plan comments. The tasks
below are negotiated exclusively if required for a specific project.
TRAFFIC COUNTS
KOA will review available traffic studies, plans, or documents that were conducted in the past year to extract any
available traffic count data that can be used for analysis. When existing traffic count data is not available through
these documents, KOA and/or a traffic count firm will conduct the data collection of any traffic count data that is
needed. KOA will conduct data collection as needed to include, but not be limited to ADT counts, stop sign warrant
counts, intersection turning movement counts, occupancy rates, and parking turnover data. Bicycle and pedestrian
volume counts will also be conducted as part of street and intersection counts. KOA will perform quality
control/quality assurance (QA/QC) on all data collected to verify the data is reasonable.
PROJECT LEVEL TRANSPORTATION ANALYSIS
KOA's traffic engineering staff is knowledgeable in the traffic/transportation review process. The traffic elements of a
project can drive the mitigation for an entire site and surrounding roadway network. On -site traffic, pedestrian, and
bicycle activity will be reviewed, as well as existing and future off -site conditions. Our engineers conduct an in-depth
field reconnaissance, evaluate the safety characteristics of the area, prepare an independent assessment, and develop
our own recommendations. Specific areas we review include, but are not limited to, traffic volumes, accident history,
stopping sight distance, roadway network and layout, site trip generation characteristics, operational characteristics,
levels of service and traffic impacts, traffic signal design, site plan access/egress and on -site circulation, presence of
pedestrian and bicycle amenities, safety, and overall mitigation. Our conclusions are summarized in a memo/report
for the client; findings are presented in a public forum. KOA has developed several methodologies and streamlined
the process to conduct these types of analysis and other aspects of project level transportation analysis. We will use
our knowledge and experience to conduct the project level transportation analysis within a short time frame.
LONG RANGE CORRIDOR STUDIES
KOA has experience in conducting long range
corridor studies that include traffic counts, travel
demand forecasting, analysis of intersection and _ ;;:'+; ► iti; -
roadway geometry, capacity and safety, and '� €,�•_ — "�"
recommended improvements. KOA has conducted
and is currently conducting several Active
Transportation Plans (ATP) and Safe Routes to _
School (SRTS) projects which include many of these
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components. KOA is very familiar in conducting traffic
and parking studies which include the analysis of
intersection and roadway segments, project trip
generation and distribution analysis, and developing
appropriate recommendations. We will use our ATP and •w
SRTS knowledge and experience in conducting all aspects of -
the long range corridor studies.
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ACCESS STUDIES
KOA has conducted evaluations of existing access in major corridors as part of traffic impact studies and corridor
studies. KOA has reviewed and prepared a variety of transportation planning technical studies that have included
simulations and design modification recommendations. KOA will use this experience and knowledge to provide City
Staff with assistance in conducting evaluations of existing access in major corridors and the review and/or preparation
of technical studies, simulations, and design modifications to meet the City's needs. KOA will review existing
conditions and evaluate them to determine access management and operational conditions along the corridor that
may include:
■ Corridor Crash History Review
■ Identification of Crash Hotspots/High Volume Access Points
• Identification of Existing Access Points Not in Compliance
• Intersection Level of Service Analysis
■ Arterial Level of Service Analysis
• Traffic signal timing Analysis
TRAFFIC SIMULATION
KOA has experience in conducting traffic simulations of corridors and roadway networks using microsimulation
software such as Synchro's SimTraffic and VISSUM. KOA will conduct traffic simulations using these or other
computer programs, as needed. KOA staff will be available and ready to work with the City staff in obtaining training
for specific microsimulation software, to meet the City's needs.
TRANSPORTATION PLANS
KOA Staff will use its experience and knowledge in reviewing and preparing transportation plans to develop or assist
City Staff with the development of short and long-term transportation plans. KOA will use the methodology,
procedures, and standards used by City Staff in developing all necessary components of short and long-term
transportation plans to meet the City's needs.
RESEARCH AND OUTREACH
KOA conducts research and outreach tasks for the majority of our projects. KOA staff is experienced in conducting
efficient research and preparing all materials needed, such as reports, maps, agendas, fliers, presentation boards, and
other items for outreach purposes and presentations. KOA staff will assist City staff in producing reports and other
materials as needed and in making presentations on transportation -related topics.
PLAN CHECKS/REPORT REVIEW
Plan checking traffic signal and interconnect plans, signing and striping plans, traffic control plans, and street lighting
plans. Although approaches to plan checking of other consultants' work can vary greatly, KOA believes that the
proper role of a plan check consultant is to assist a knowledgeable traffic engineering designer in properly and
expediently completing their plans to the satisfaction of the agency. Our routine for plan checking begins with the
intended operation and verifying the proposed controllers, phasing, poles with heads, and detection that will provide
the operation. KOA visits the project intersections as part of the plan checking services. It is not the plan checker's
role to instruct the designer in fundamentals of traffic signal design or to prepare the design for the consultant. KOA
normally provides the following approach to plan checking services:
Upon receipt of the plans, KOA's project manager will check the plans for completeness using criteria
furnished by the City. Any clearly incomplete plans will be returned to the City immediately with a note that
the plans are incomplete and not ready for checking.
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If the plans are found to be complete, a thorough plan check is initiated. KOA will conduct a field review to
verify that existing conditions are shown accurately. This procedure is essentially similar to the process
followed for preparation of our own plans. It may become apparent that a field review was not conducted if
major features are omitted or incorrectly shown on the plans. Plans will be noted "Incomplete, Inadequate
Field Review" if major discrepancies are found. If discrepancies are minor and the validity of the design does
not appear to be affected, plan checking will continue.
After the field verification, KOA will check all portions of the plan in the office. Where corrections are
noted, they will be as specific as possible. Proper language will be furnished for construction notes and
general notes, and improper entries in the Pole Schedule will be corrected. If additional research is required,
the areas of concern will be noted; however, the design engineer will be responsible for follow-up.
KOA will conduct all plan check activities, except for deliveries and other non -technical tasks. In the course of plan
checking the plans, we will briefly review other project plan sheets and make relevant comments relating to specifics
of the design plan. KOA will include traffic engineering design issues for traffic signals, signing, striping, and
channelization away from the signalized intersections or work site traffic control plans.
REVIEW OF TECHNICAL STUDIES
KOA has conducted many peer reviews of transportation planning -related technical studies for public agencies and
private companies. KOA staff is knowledgeable in reviewing and identifying any concerns with methodologies,
analysis, data, and other aspects of transportation planning -related technical studies. KOA begins each full technical
review project by receiving a copy of the study. Immediately upon receipt, we will evaluate the report to determine
whether the basic required documentation has been submitted. KOA will notify the City if documents are missing
and will continue with the review only after all the required documentation has been received. This reduces
unnecessary review costs and allows the first review to be more comprehensive. Once we complete the review, we
will submit it to the City for review and submittal to the developer. At the City's request, we will attend
coordination meetings with the developer's engineer and will review our comments on the study and the responses
by the engineer. KOA will perform a site visit during the initial phases of the review process. Our comments will be
in the form of a letter report detailing our findings, which we will submit to the City. KOA will conduct the traffic
analysis review using the nationally accepted standards, methods, and criteria of the Institute of Transportation
Engineers (ITE) and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
TRAINING
KOA Staff is knowledgeable in a variety of analysis methodologies, assessments, software, and other transportation
planning tasks. KOA staff will provide and facilitate the training of City staff in specific transportation planning areas
as requested by the City.
ON -CALL STAFF AUGMENTATION (IF NEEDED)
KOA will provide staffing for the City if needed. There won't be any travel cost for the City for the staff
augmentation. We have three senior transportation planners and four assistant transportation planners/engineers to
offer for the staff augmentation.
SCHEDULING
Project schedules will be determined on a case -by -case basis; however, KOA is a highly reliable firm for projects
requiring tight deadlines. We are proud of our record of timely delivery on our projects. References for our
projects can confirm that our work quality and deployment of staff resources will ensure expedient project design
completion. Upon receiving an executed agreement and as -built plans from the City, KOA usually completes the first
submittal within four weeks. Subsequent plan revisions are generally resubmitted to the City within 10 business days
after receiving the check prints. Please note that KOA cannot be held responsible for the review time required by
the City to check the plans.
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Plan checking will follow a set schedule of turnaround timeframes as established by the City. It is strongly expected
that plan checks should not exceed three (3) total plan check cycles. Turnaround times are not to exceed the
following:
• First submittal: 10 working days
• Second submittal: 5 working days
• Third submittal: 3 working days
• Mylar review: 2 working days
Major change during design stage: 7 working days
• Major change in the field: 3 working days
This turnaround time schedule does not exclude the option for expedited plan reviews as needed by the City.
Expedited reviews are not typical, but are anticipated for certain projects deemed as priorities by the City staff.
Periodic meetings will be scheduled to discuss plan check issues with the City's project engineers. Unless otherwise
directed by City staff, no plan check shall be returned to the developer, or the developer's representative, until the
City's project engineers have been updated on the status of the plan checks being returned. For any reason, if a plan
check is expected to exceed three (3) cycles, KOA will inform the City's engineering staff, and a meeting will be
coordinated by the City and developer to resolve outstanding issues.
MANAGEMENT APPROACH
KOA'S COST CONTROLS
KOA Corporation has a reputation for producing high quality work products. We have numerous repeat clients in
both the public and private sectors who appreciate the quality of work and services that we provide. We have
letters of recommendation from clients, and we have gotten client referrals from public agencies that have reviewed
and approved our work and recognize the quality of our work products.
KOA's cost control measures include the use of a financial database that is continuously updated. Our financial
database contains detailed information on project and task budgets and expenditures, which the KOA project
manager as well as any of our KOA team members can review at any time. Project financial reports are also
routinely distributed to each of our KOA project managers on a weekly basis. Whenever necessary, the KOA
project manager can seek ways to implement cost saving measures and eliminate any inefficiencies in the work effort
without sacrificing quality and responsiveness. By keeping project costs under control, we will be in a better position
to preserve budget for additional tasks or assignments that may later be needed for the project.
QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL
As noted above, we are committed to generating quality work products and strive to producing error -free plans.
We have staff experienced in transportation planning and traffic engineering, as well as civil engineering design, and
we are particularly strong in producing high quality improvement plans and traffic studies/modeling.
For example, our Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) process involves having plans go through a
minimum of two stages of internal review before allowing plans to be submitted to an agency for plan review and
approval. The first stage of internal review involves a peer review by an experienced design engineer. The second
stage of internal review involves another round of reviews by one or more senior -level registered engineers, each
individually with over seventeen years of engineering experience. Each reviewer confirms that plans reflect the
appropriate improvement scope and conform to the approving agency's design standards and plan format. The
reviewers also verify that all plan check comments have been properly addressed on any plan revisions we prepare.
This approach has led to a high level of quality in our engineering plans, and we believe our firm is establishing a
strong reputation with a number of agencies for producing high quality work products.
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Professional Services
2017 Rates
President
$
299.95
Principal Engineer 1
$
273.16
Principal Engineer II
$
235.33
Senior Engineer 1
$
218.52
Senior Engineer II
$
177.55
Senior Designer 1
$
207A9
Senior Designer II
$
172.30
Senior Planner 1
$
207A9
Senior Planner II
$
172.30
Associate Engineer 1
$
139.20
Associate Engineer II
$
1 1 1.36
Associate Planner 1
$
138.68
Associate Planner II
$
1 1 1.36
Associate Designer 1
$
1 1 1.36
Associate Designer II
$
89.83
Assistant Engineer 1
$
1 1 1.36
Assistant Engineer II
$
89.83
Assistant Planner 1
$
100.33
Assistant Planner 11
$
79.32
Construction Manager
$
142.80
Assistant Construction Manager
$
122AO
Senior Construction Observer
$
112.20
Construction Observer
$
107.10
Assistant Designer 1
$
89.30
Assistant Designer II
$
68.29
Technician 1
$
83.52
Technician II
$
60.93
Administrative Assistant 1
$
83.52
Administrative Assistant II
$
60.93
Intern
$
54.63
Reimbursable Expenses
Project reimbursable expenses are billed at cost. Project expenses include: Non -commuter automobile mileage
($0.54 per mile), parking, postage and special courier expenses, reproductions, and any other direct project expenses
as requested by the client.
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APPENDIX
RESUMES
MING GUAN, PE, TE, VP, Senior Engineer
PROJECT MANAGER/ENGINEER
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ms. Guan has I I years of experience with work in civil, traffic and
highway design. Ms. Guan is an integral part of many KOA projects
which have involved traffic engineering design for roadway
improvements, traffic signal designs, ramp metering, signing and
striping, and traffic control plans. She has completed a number of
roadway and traffic signal design projects for a number of agencies.
She has hands-on experience in completing PS&E packages. She is
also an adjunct professor at Cal Poly Pomona teaching Computer
Programing, Traffic Engineer, Highway Engineering and Advanced
Highway Engineering for Civil Engineering Department since 2008.
EDUCATION
MS, Civil Engineering, California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona, 2011
BS, Civil Engineering, California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona, 2006
REGISTRATIONS
Professional Engineer, Civil, CA #75793
Professional Engineer, Traffic, CA #2795
-10/Rancho Avenue Eastbound On -Ramp Improvements, Colton, CA. Project Manager. KOA was recently
selected by the City of Colton to complete the PANED and PS&E for the On Ramp Improvement project. Funded by
SHOPP Minor A fund, the City desires to widen the 1-10 eastbound on -ramp to accommodate safe truck turning
movements. The proximity of the Union Pacific Railroad and the Santa Ana River basin on the south side of the
project could influence the project design development. It is important to lay out the UPRR Railroad right of way
during the preliminary design phase. Our goal is to avoid impacts to UPRR ROW and the overcrossing bridge. The
project requires coordination with Caltrans; preparation of Fact Sheets as well as obtain an encroachment permit
from Caltrans District 8. The proposed improvement includes traffic signal modification, installation of retaining wall,
embankment, ramp widening, and striping. KOA will also assist the City during the construction phase of the project.
New Traffic Signal Design at 1-215 (1-10 WB) On -Ramp and Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino, CA.
Project Manager. The City of San Bernardino received funds to improve traffic operations for the 1-215 on -ramp and
Waterman Avenue intersection which forms a "T" shape intersection with no signal at neither direction. This project
will require a new traffic signal, modification of the signing and striping. The KOA team prepared the PS&E package
for the signal design per Caltrans and City of San Bernardino. KOA coordinated with Caltrans District 8 to obtain a
Caltrans Encroachment Permit which included Utility Coordination, Synchro Analysis, Truck Turning Templates,
Isofootcandle light diagram, Water Pollution Control Report, Cost Estimate, Traffic signal plans, Traffic
memorandum, and Specifications.
Highland/Redlands Regional Connector Project, ATP Cycle I, Federal Project No. ATPL-5449.
(PANED, PS&E), Highland/Redlands, CA. Project Manager. KOA is leading a team to improve the non -motorized
transportation network by constructing regional bikeways and walkways. Bicycle and pedestrian improvements will
be constructed along 4.7 contiguous miles of streets and easements in the cities of Highland and Redlands. Work will
include pavement widening, curb and gutter, curb ramps, median curbs, sidewalks, pavement repairs, slurry seal, Class
I and II bikeway/pedestrian paths, bicycle/pedestrian bridge, bike racks, bollards, bike signals, in -roadway bicycle
detection, pedestrian heads, sharrows, enhanced crosswalks, warning beacons, roadway and bikeway signage, lighting,
and speed feedback signs. Street widening and trail improvements include the incorporation of Class I, Class 11, Class
III, and Class IV facilities for bicyclists and other non -motorized forms of transportation. The improvements will
accommodate students attending high school in the city of Redlands and the local bicycling community. The team's
services include environmental clearance traffic engineering, utility research, surveying, hydrology, geotechnical
engineering, and right-of-way analysis. KOA is providing conceptual plans and alignments; bicycle safety and
awareness education; traffic calming design; street crossing designs for bicycle and pedestrian uses; and designs for
incorporating ADA access.
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HSIP Cycle 6 Traffic Signal System, Redlands, CA. Project Manager. Funded by Highway Safety Improvement
Program (HSIP) Cycle 6, a new traffic signal system will be installed at the intersection of Orange Street and Pioneer
Avenue. Orange Street is a secondary arterial highway and Pioneer Avenue is a local street currently controlled with
all -way stop signs. The intersection has experienced a significant increase in peak hour traffic due to the recent
construction of t high school on Pioneer Avenue and Taxes Street approximately five years ago. The proposed signal
is needed in order to accommodate the traffic and pedestrian movement. Signing and striping will be modified to
accommodate signal operation. KOA is recently retained by the City to prepare PS&E packet for the project.
Traffic Signal and Interconnect Design for City of Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Project
Manager. KOA was selected by the City of Rancho Cucamonga to provide design services and complete PS&E
package for the following intersections:
Design new traffic signals at:
1) East Avenue at Miller Avenue
2) Sixth Street at Rochester Avenue
3) Milliken Avenue at Fifth Street
4) Rochester Avenue at Jersey Boulevard
Traffic Signal Interconnect at:
1) East Avenue at Miller Avenue Interconnect
2) Sixth Street at Rochester Avenue Interconnect
3) Milliken Avenue at Fifth Street Interconnect
4) Rochester Avenue at Jersey Boulevard Interconnect
The project design services included intersection modifications at a couple of locations, construction of ADA Ramps,
and signing and striping. At one of the intersections, coordination with the business owner was required for their
access needs.
Seven Traffic Signals and Street Improvement Design Services, Fontana, CA. Project Manager. KOA was
selected by the City of Fontana to provide design services and complete PS&E packages for the following
intersections:
I . Valley Boulevard at Oleander Avenue
2. Juniper Avenue at Randall Avenue
3. Valley Boulevard at Almond Avenue
4. San Bernardino Avenue at Cypress Avenue
5. Merrill Avenue at Oleander Fontana Avenue
6. Juniper Avenue at Ceres Avenue
7. Sierra Avenue and Riverside Avenue
The project design services include intersection modifications, construction of ADA Ramps, and signing and
striping.
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WALTER OKITSU, PE, PTOE, PTP, VP
PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE/QA/QC
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mr. Okitsu is a co-founder and principal of KOA with 30+ years of
transportation engineering and planning experience working in
private consulting and public agencies. He is the current Western
District President of the Institute of Transportation Engineers. He
has extensive experience in transportation planning and traffic design
on a wide variety of projects. He has overseen designs for traffic
signals, street lighting, signing and striping, worksite traffic control,
and roadway improvements. He has field and managerial experience
on parking studies, traffic impact studies, feasibility analysis, and
circulation projects. Much of his current work includes leading -edge
projects that promote non -motorized transportation while mitigating
vehicular traffic. Prior to co-founding KOA, he worked for the City
of Los Angeles and prepared the signal timing for the first transit
priority project in California for fully actuated traffic signals.
EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering, California State
University, Los Angeles, 1994
MS, Transportation Engineering, UC
Berkeley, 1981
BS, Math -Computer Science, UCLA,
1979
REGISTRATIONS
Professional Engineer, Traffic, CA
#1406
Professional Engineer, Civil, CA
#52655
Professional Traffic Operations
Engineer
Professional Transportation Planner
West Hollywood Pedestrian Traffic Signal Design, West Hollywood, CA. Project Engineer. Mr. Okitsu
developed the signal phasing for the conversion of four mid -block crosswalks in the City of West Hollywood along
Santa Monica Boulevard between Palm Avenue and West Knoll Drive to signalized crosswalks. Motor vehicle versus
pedestrian collisions were occurring in the existing unsignalized crosswalks despite the presence of zebra -striped
crosswalks, advance yield markings, median refuge islands, bulb -out curb extensions, flexible pavement -mounted
flexible RI-6 "State Law" Yield to Pedestrian in Crosswalk" signs, and at one location, rectangular rapid flashing
beacons. For the midblock signals, KOA Corporation recommended flashing red midblock signal controls with
standard green and yellow indications as an alternative to HAWK signals. Furthermore, KOA recommended and
designed West Hollywood's first flashing yellow arrow controls at two intersections. Construction of the new traffic
signals is expected to be completed in 2017.
Culver City Corporate Pointe Traffic Signal Upgrade, Culver City, CA. Project Engineer. Mr. Okitsu
developed the signal phasing and signal timing for traffic signal upgrades to satisfy the project conditions of an office
development in the Fox Hills community within Culver City. Among the upgrades were the City of Culver City's first
flashing yellow arrow controls for left turn movements. The flashing yellow arrows replaced protected left turn
phasing and protected -permissive phasing at the intersection of Hannum Avenue and Uplander Way. The design
required replacement of the City's Type 170 controller software with a newer Type 2070 program. Construction is
expected to be completed in 2017.
Culver City Traffic Signal Upgrade and Left Turn Phasing, Culver City, CA. Project Manager. Mr. Okitsu
led the KOA team in design traffic signal upgrades to modify the left turn phasing at seven signalized intersections for
the City of Culver City. The upgrades also involved installation of wheelchair ramps, bicycle detection, and the City's
first radar detectors. Alternatives such as split phasing, protected -permitted left turns, flashing yellow arrow phases,
and crosswalk removals were compared using microsimulation. KOA also designed one of the first Class II left turn
bike lanes in Southern California to provide bicycle -only access to the Ballona Creek bike path. KOA's work scope
also included assistance during construction.
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ERIC YANG, PE, TE, SENIOR ENGINER
SIGNAL TIMING & COORDINATION
EDUCATION
Advanced Traffic Signal Operations, UC
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Berkeley Extension, 2005
Mr. Yang has more than 14 years of experience in traffic engineering Basic Traffic Signal Design Certificate,
design. He has designed and managed a variety of projects including UC Berkeley Extension, 2002
traffic signal, signal interconnect, intelligent transportation systems BS, Civil Engineering, California State
(ITS), and the connectivity between field operations and local traffic Polytechnic University, Pomona, 2001
management center (TMC). Mr. Yang has extensive experience with REGISTRATIONS
Caltrans, the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, and Professional Engineer, Traffic, CA #2672
many other Southern California cities and agencies. Mr. Yang has Professional Engineer, Civil, CA #831 16
prepared traffic signal timing in the City of Los Angeles', Bi-Tran, and
LACO program formats. In 2014, Mr. Yang was invited to be an
Expert Consultant for the Traffic Engineer Examination Recruitment by the California Board of Professional
Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. He is currently still serving in this capacity.
Central Ave Traffic Signal Modification and Fiber Optic Interconnect Plan, Glendale, CA. Project
Manager. KOA prepared traffic signal modification plans for six (6) signals along Central Avenue between Wilson
Avenue and Pioneer Drive, and fiber optic communication system plans on Central Avenue between Colorado Street
and Broadway for the City of Glendale. The scope of work included preparation of a preliminary design report,
construction plans, specifications and engineer's estimates (PS&E). Mr. Yang was directly responsible for the traffic
signal, CCTV and signal interconnect design.
SANDAG Mid -City BRT, San Diego, CA. Project Engineer. KOA prepared the traffic signal modification plans
and fiber optic communication system for the Mid -City Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in the city of San Diego. The
project was funded in whole by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) to facilitate bus operations
along El Cajon Boulevard. The design scope was to install over 5 miles of fiber optic cable; replace traffic signal
controllers; optical detectors and other devices enabling communication between transit vehicles and traffic signal
controllers at 33 intersections; and prepare specifications and estimates for the project. Mr. Yang modified the
previously approved traffic signal and signal interconnect plans, and provided construction support for this rapid
transit project.
Pacific Coast Highway/Torrance Boulevard Northbound Right Turn Lane Design, Redondo Beach, CA.
Project Manager. KOA assisted the City of Redondo Beach in preparing improvement plans for the widening of Pacific
Coast Highway (State Route 1) / Torrance Boulevard intersection to provide an exclusive right -turn lane on the
northbound approach. KOA also prepared a Caltrans Fact Sheet for non-standard lane widths and Caltrans fiber
optic interconnect plans to reinstall over 2.6 miles of new fiber optic cable that were affected by the intersection
widening. KOA processed the encroachment permit application, improvement plans, Fact Sheet, and right-of-way
documents with Caltrans District 7.
SR-60/Lemon Avenue Interchange, Diamond Bar, CA. Task Manager. KOA prepared a traffic study in support
of the environmental document, and a Project Report for a new interchange on the 60 Freeway at Lemon Avenue in
Diamond Bar. KOA's work scope included preparation of traffic -related plans for the project, which proposes to
modify the Pomona Freeway interchange at Brea Canyon Road, and construct a new interchange at Lemon Avenue.
Mr. Yang was task manager in charge of traffic signal system PS&E.
Coachella ST-68 Traffic Synchronization Project, Coachella, CA. Task Manager. Mr. Yang was in charge of
the traffic signal and interconnect design for this traffic synchronization project in the City of Coachella.
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ANDREW OSAKI, EIT, ASSISTANT ENGINER
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mr. Osaki has been with KOA for 4 years since graduating from Cal
Poly Pomona. He has worked on a number of roadway design and
traffic engineering projects as a part of the KOA team. Quickly rising to
become an accomplished design engineer, Mr. Osaki is now an integral
part of many KOA projects. He is very well skilled in the application
instrumental in preparing PS&E package for projects in various sizes.
Traffic Signal and Interconnect Design for City of
Assistant Engineer. KOA was selected by the City of Rancho
PS&E package for the following intersections:
Design new traffic signals at:
I ) East Avenue at Miller Avenue
2) Sixth Street at Rochester Avenue
3) Milliken Avenue at Fifth Street
4) Rochester Avenue at Jersey Boulevard
Traffic Signal Interconnect at:
1) East Avenue at Miller Avenue Interconnect
2) Sixth Street at Rochester Avenue Interconnect
3) Milliken Avenue at Fifth Street Interconnect
4) Rochester Avenue at Jersey Boulevard Interconnect
EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering, California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona, 2013
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Engineer -in -Training, Civil, CA, #80532
of Civil Design Software and has been
Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
Cucamonga to provide design services and complete
The project design services included intersection modifications at a couple of locations, construction of ADA Ramps,
and signing and striping. At one of the intersections, coordination with the business owner was required for their
access needs.
HSIP Cycle 6 Traffic Signal System, Redlands, CA. Assistant Engineer. Funded by Highway Safety Improvement
Program (HSIP) Cycle 6, a new traffic signal system will be installed at the intersection of Orange Street and Pioneer
Avenue. Orange Street is a secondary arterial highway and Pioneer Avenue is a local street currently controlled with
all -way stop signs. The intersection has experienced a significant increase in peak hour traffic due to the recent
construction of the high school and Taxes Street approximately five years ago. The proposed signal is needed in
order to accommodate the traffic and pedestrian movement. Signing and striping will be modified to accommodate
signal operation. KOA is recently retained by the City to prepare PS&E packet for the project.
New Traffic Signal Design at 1-215 (1-10 WB) On -Ramp and Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino, CA.
Assistant Engineer. The City of San Bernardino received funds to improve traffic operations for the 1-215 on -ramp and
Waterman Avenue intersection which forms a "T" shape intersection with no signal at neither direction. This project
will require a new traffic signal, modification of the signing and striping. The KOA team prepared the PS&E package
for the signal design per Caltrans and City of San Bernardino.
Reche Vista Canyon Realignment, Moreno Valley, CA. Assistant Engineer. For this federally -funded project, the
City selected KOA to complete the NEPA/CEQA documentation; right of way appraisal and acquisition along with
study of alignments; and preparation of PS&E. The stretch of Reche Vista Drive to be realigned is included in the
Federal Route System and the Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) network; Reche Vista Drive is classified by
the City's General Plan as an arterial highway.
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MARIO RAMOS, EIT, ASSISTANT ENGINEER I EDUCATION
SIGNAL TIMING & COORDINATION BS, Applied Physics, California State
University, San Marcos, 2015
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Minor, Mathematics, California State
Mr. Mario Ramos is a versatile Assistant Engineer for KOA University, San Marcos, 2015
Corporation's Ontario office location. He has extensive experience
with signal timing synchronization and ATP projects. He has been REGISTRATIONS
involved with the entire synchronization project process, from Engineer -in -Training, CA
establishing the existing conditions of a network through data
collection and field inventory, to then creating optimized timing plans
via Synchro 9 software. He has experience converting timing information and creating converted timing sheets to fit
the desired system. He is capable of implementing timing plans in the field at the controller and/or on site at an
entity's Traffic Management Center. Utilizing Tru-Traffic software, he has completed several before and after studies
in their entirety, including completing travel time runs, post processing data, and compiling reports.
New Traffic Signal Design at 1-215 (1-10 WB) On -Ramp and Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino, CA.
Design Engineer. The City of San Bernardino received funds to improve traffic operations for the 1-215 on -ramp and
Waterman Avenue intersection which forms a "T" shape intersection with no signal at neither direction. This project
will require a new traffic signal, modification of the signing and striping. The KOA team prepared the PS&E package
for the signal design per Caltrans and City of San Bernardino.
HSIP Cycle 6 Traffic Signal System, Redlands, CA. Design Engineer. Funded by Highway Safety Improvement
Program (HSIP) Cycle 6, a new traffic signal system will be installed at the intersection of Orange Street and Pioneer
Avenue. Orange Street is a secondary arterial highway and Pioneer Avenue is a local street currently controlled with
all -way stop signs. The intersection has experienced a significant increase in peak hour traffic due to the recent
construction of the high school on Pioneer Avenue and Taxes Street approximately five years ago. The proposed
signal is needed in order to accommodate the traffic and pedestrian movement. Signing and striping will be modified
to accommodate signal operation. KOA's tasks included street improvement plans, utility coordination, synchro
analysis, traffic memorandum, signing and striping, and a flashing yellow traffic signal installation. KOA also assisted
the City in acquiring approval for the Caltrans RFA package and environmental documents.
Traffic Signal and Interconnect Design for City of Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Design
Engineer. KOA was selected by the City of Rancho Cucamonga to provide design services and complete PS&E
package for the following intersections:
Design new traffic signals at:
1) East Avenue at Miller Avenue
2) Sixth Street at Rochester Avenue
3) Milliken Avenue at Fifth Street
4) Rochester Avenue at Jersey Boulevard
Traffic Signal Interconnect at:
1) East Avenue at Miller Avenue Interconnect
2) Sixth Street at Rochester Avenue Interconnect
3) Milliken Avenue at Fifth Street Interconnect
4) Rochester Avenue at Jersey Boulevard Interconnect
The project design services included intersection modifications at a couple of locations, construction of ADA Ramps,
and signing and striping. At one of the intersections, coordination with the business owner was required for their
access needs.
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MIN ZHOU, PE, VP, SENIOR ENGINEER
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ms. Zhou has 25 years of transportation engineering and planning
experience with both private consultant companies and public
agencies. She is knowledgeable in roadway design, traffic design,
transportation modeling and studies, non -motorized transportation,
database management, and statistical analysis. Ms. Zhou has managed
several large-scale projects involving multiple stake holder groups and
has a reputation of delivering projects on -time and under budget.
EDUCATION
MS, Civil Engineering, Michigan State
University, E. Lansing, MI, 1993
MS, Urban Planning, School of
Architecture, Tsinghua University,
Beijing, China, 1989
BS, Urban Planning, School of
Architecture, Tongji University,
Shanghai, China, 1986
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Town of Apple Valley Safe Routes to School Master Plan, ' Professional Engineer, Civil, CA #66448
Apple Valley, CA. Principal -in -Charge. The Town of Apple Valley
obtained the Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Program grant as a winning city out of 141 applicants. The
grant is used to develop a town -wide Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Master Plan, which would serve 10 Kindergarten
through 8th grade schools for the Apple Valley Unified School District (AVUSD) and the Town of Apple Valley,
which has a population of more than 70,000 people. This grant would allow a comprehensive evaluation of these
grade schools and focus on the risks and options necessary to improve their routes. The proposed SRTS master plan
will provide the first step towards improving the infrastructure and the everyday lives of Apple Valley students by
allowing safer and better routes to and from school. The SRTS plan is intended to improve the health of students
through increased exercise and reduced greenhouse gas and emissions by reducing the number of vehicle miles
traveled. This would be accomplished by accommodating an increase in the number of students walking and cycling
to school. The SRTS master plan will enhance walkability and bicycling for students in kindergarten through 8th
grade, but it will also benefit secondary students. The plan promotes safe walking and cycling through the 6 Es
campaign. Ms. Zhou conducts quality control reviews and advises the project manager, as needed.
SBCTA Metrolink Station Accessibility Improvement Project PS&E, ROW Engineering & Design
Support Services During Construction, San Bernardino County, CA. Principal -In -Charge. SBCTA prepared a
report that recommended first and last -mile access improvements to transit stations based on a planning -level
analysis. Subsequently, SBCTA conducted environmental clearance studies and submitted an ATP Cycle I grant
application, which was approved for $4.6 million to fund the design and construction of the proposed improvements.
Six Metrolink stations, located in the cities of Montclair, Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Rialto, and San Bernardino,
have been determined to be the first set to receive the improvements. KOA was selected to put together a
construction bid package for accessibility improvement projects for six stations and to provide assistance during
construction. The improvements includes road diets, traffic signal modifications, enhanced crossings, trail extensions,
sidewalk design, wayfinding signage, striping, automated rail crossing gates for pedestrians, bicycle lockers, bicycle
parking, bicycle facilities, pavement repairs, and lighting. The implemented designs will provide enhanced station
access to pedestrians and bicyclists. Ms. Zhou conducts quality control reviews and advises the project manager, as
needed.
City of Barstow Professional Traffic Engineering, Design, and Environmental Services for Various
Signalized Intersection Improvements Along Main Street and Barstow Road, Barstow, CA. Principal -In -
Charge. KOA is providing to the City of Barstow a complete PS&E package with traffic engineering, signal
coordination, and as -needed environmental services for their HSIP-funded 13 signalized intersections improvement
project to improve the safety and reduce traffic incidents along the corridors of Main Street and Barstow Road. The
identified improvements to reduce traffic incidents are upgrades to the traffic signal system and coordination of the
traffic signal system with updated vehicle heads, pedestrian countdown heads and APS system, EVP, detection,
controllers and wireless interconnect. Ms. Zhou conducts quality control reviews and advises the project manager, as
needed.
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ROGELIO PELAYO, SENIOR TRANSPORTATION
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rogelio Pelayo has more than 9 years of experience specializing in a
wide range of studies. He has prepared circulation elements for
general plans, community plans, mobility studies on neighborhood
and community scales, parking studies, and impact studies throughout
EDUCATION
BS, Urban & Regional Planning,
California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona, 2007
Minor, Geographic Information
Systems, California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona, 2007
Southern California. Mr. Pelayo has helped in the data collection and graphic design for many of the studies
undertaken by the company. He is also proficient in intersection capacity software and has experience in General
Plan assessment and Project Study reports. His academic and work experience provides him with a background in
ArcGIS for mapping, research and analysis.
SBCTA Safe Route to School Phase II Project, San Bernardino County, CA. Outreach Task Manager.
SBCTA maintains a regional non -motorized transportation plan (NMTP) that is traditionally bicycle -focused. KOA is
helping SBCTA expand the NMTP's focus to include pedestrian and safe routes to school components. This study is
intended to establish a data collection methodology for local jurisdiction and school district uses. Our work efforts
include walk/bike audits and providing feasible and grant application -ready improvement recommendations and cost
estimates. Mr. Pelayo developed an outreach and logistics plan to conduct 55 school event meetings within a one-
year period.
City of Indio Safe Routes to School Master Plan, Indio, CA. Assistant Project Manager. KOA developed a Safe
Routes to School (SRTS) Master Plan for all 19 grade schools in Indio. The plan was based on five community
workshops, walking safety assessments at each school, student travel tallies and parent surveys, and input from a variety
of stakeholders.
It included a vision and policy statement, a community engagement action plan that included a summary of the public
input process, descriptions and characteristics of each school, a description of the existing travel environment and
barriers, proposed improvements to increase active transportation, and a phased implementation plan. The plan
centered on non -motorized transportation options within a one-half mile radius around the schools.
City of Colton Active Transportation (AT) Plan, Colton, CA. Outreach Task Manager. Through public
participation, the AT plan will seek out the needs of local residents, schools, and businesses. The goal is to help the City
apply for funding from the Active Transportation Program. The plans meet the requirements set forth by the California
Transportation Commission in the ATP Guidelines. Mr. Pelayo developed an outreach and logistic plan to conduct 12
school event meetings and a tactical urbanism event.
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the proposer has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other proposer to put
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anyone shall refrain from proposing; that the proposer has not in any manner, directly or
indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the
proposal price of the proposer or any other proposer, or to fix any overhead, profit, or
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further, that the proposer has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her proposal
price or any breakdown thereof, orthe contents thereof, or divulged information or data
relative hereto, or paid, and will not pay, any fee to any corporation, partnership,
company, association, organization, proposal depository, or to any member or agent
thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham proposal.
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