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(CSG) is pleased to present its proposal for building and safety services to the City of La Quinta (City). Our firm brings specialized expertise to perform reviews/inspections of residential, commercial and infrastructure improvement projects; offices in proximity -to the City; and knowledgeable, experienced, and certified plan reviewers and inspectors to meet the City's needs. CSG's plan reviewers and inspectors are registered and ICC certified, with additional qualifications including LEED, DSA, and CASp experience and certification. Our approach to each assignment is to furnish our client with expert technical assistance and strong project management in a professional, efficient and economical manner. Summarized below and further described herein is how CSG is uniquely qualified to provide building plan review and inspection services to the City of La Quinta: Provides municipal services, including multi -faceted building and safety services, to over 170 California jurisdictions including nearby desert communities P Offers a Redlands office and staff to ensure rapid response to the City's needs Brings a successful track record of consistently meeting or beating required plan review turnaround schedules P Exclusively serves public agencies, thereby reducing potential conflicts of interest P Leads the field in electronic/digital plan review Offers convenient web -based project tracking as well as staff proficient in the use of numerous permitting systems Our local office is in Redlands and, with a reasonable lead time, we can be available for meetings at the City's Offices when requested. I will serve as the primary contact for this contract, and my contact information is as follows: Khoa Duong, PE, I Vice President, Building & Fire Life Safety 1177 Idaho Street Suite 102, Redlands, CA 92374 714,989.0213 phone j 909.334.4235 fox I khoa@csgengr.com Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you may have regarding our proposal. We look forward to providing building department services to the City of La Quinta. Sincerely, Khoa Duong, PE ��� Vice President, Building & Fire Life Safety CSG Consultants, Inc. CONSULTANTS 1177 Idaho St., Suite 102, Redlands, CA 92374 phone 909.334.4230 1 fax 909.334.4235 1 www.csgengr.com CITY OF LA QUINTA PLArd REVIEW & INSPECTION SERVICES FIRM PROFILE C56 Consultants, Inc. (CSG) is a California company with our regional office in Redlands and its corporate office in Foster City. Additional support is available from our other offices in Orange, Pleasanton, San Jose, Sacramento, and Newman. Founded in 1991, CSG performs work solely for public agencies, eliminating the potential for conflicts of interest between developers and the City. In this way, we can focus exclusively on the specific needs of our municipal clients. CSG provides a wide range of services to community development and public works departments, often serving as a seamless extension of City staff. The majority of the 270+ individuals within our firm have provided public agency services throughout their entire careers. Our talented personnel, having held similar positions with communities facing similar issues as the City of La Quinta, bring a wealth of ideas, experience, and solutions. CSG maintains a large team of professional engineers and ICC certified plan reviewers and inspectors, and no subconsultants will be used on this project. COMPREHENSIVE MUNICIPAL SERVICES Our services and project experience include the following areas of expertise: BUILDING & FIRE LIFE SAFETY Building Department Administration Building Plan Review and Inspection Fire Plan Review and Inspection Structural Plan Review OSHPD3 Review CASp Assessment and Inspection Public Facilities Assessment LEED/Green Building Services Code Compliance/Enforcement Staff Augmentation PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING & DESIGN Capital Improvement Project Design: Transportation/Roadway, Water and Sewer Utilities, Traffic Engineering Development Review, Plan Check, Surveying and Mapping, Storm Water Program Compliance (NPDES, QSP/QSD) STAFF COMPOSITION PLANNING & S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y Staff Augmentation for Current and Advance Planning Project Management Including Plan Amendments CEQA Environmental Review Energy Efficiency, Water Conservation, Solid Waste Program Development AB 32 Compliance/Climate Action Plan Development and Implementation Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategies Grant Writing and Grant Management CIP PROJECT & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Capital Improvement Program Development and Implementation Federal and State Grant Administration Rule 20A Undergrounding Staff Augmentation Including: Design Consultant Coordination, Project Scoping, RFP Preparation INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Green Vue Software Digitul Plan Review Electronic Archiving Web -Based Construction Management Asset Management Project Management GIS and IT Support CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT &INSPECTION Contract Administration, including: Resident Engineer Oversight, Inspection and Construction Management Constructability/Bidability Reviews Cost and Schedule Control Claims Avoidance Our professional municipal services staff consists of the following types of licensed and credentialed professionals. Building Plan Reviewers & Inspectors Fire Plan Reviewers & Inspectors P Structural Engineers Plan Review Engineers Building Officials CASp Professionals Planning Professionals Grading Improvement Plan Reviewers & Inspectors Civil Engineers P Construction Managers P Information Technology Professionals P Sustainability Professionals Ciiv of LA QUIidTA PEAPI REVIFbv & INSPEC—FIOPJ SERVICES Statement of Qualifications PROJECT PERSONNEL CSG proposes the following organizational structure for this project. All plan review and inspection services will be directed out of our Redlands office with additional resources available, if necessary, from our corporate or any of our regional offices. All staff members proposed herein are currently employed by CSG Consultants. No subconsultants will be used for this project. Khoa Duong, PE, will serve as Project Manager and ensure adequate resources are applied as well as oversight and quality control at all levels. A list of CSG staff members and a summary of their qualifications are provided on the following page. Gregory Griffith, PE, CBO, LEED AP Senior Plan Review Engineer Edwin Chock SE, PE, CBO Structural Plan Review Engineer Chi Tran, SE, PE, CBO, CASp Structural Plan Review Engineer Ritchie Kato SE, PE, CASp Structural Plan Review Engineer C(V ow a GEM of 11e DESERT — Khoa Duong, PE Project Manager, Vice President Ryan DeCastro Building Plans Examiner Kylie Gonsalves, EIT Building Plans Examiner Neil Patel, EIT Building Plans Examiner Charlie Kattan, EIT Building Plans Examiner Richard Milian Building Inspector Kathy Rosenfelt Building Inspector CITY OF LA QUINTA PrAi,j RwIEV) & ;•IsRECTION SECVICES Team Qualifications We take pride in providing plan reviewers and inspectors who have a variety of project experiences, who are motivated to achieve the highest level of certification, and who have the code expertise and customer service skills that are crucial to on-the-job success. All CSG plan reviewers and inspectors are certified and/or possess additional required certifications. We work hard to match your jurisdiction's level of safety and code compliance. The table below illustrates the breadth and depth of staff available for this contract. Khoa Duong, PE Professional Civil Engineer, State of California 43901 Project Manager/Vice President Professional Civil Engineer, State of Nevada 013620 Building Services Certified Plans Examiner, ICC Certified 0840436 Safety Assessment Program, SAPC 72868 Gregory Griffith, PE, CBO, LEED AP Professional Civil Engineer, State of California 61458 Senior Plan Review Engineer/Building Professional Structural Engineer, State of Arizona 34050 Official Professional Civil Engineer, State of Idaho 10613 Professional Structural Engineer, State of Idaho 10613 Professional Structural Engineer, State of Illinois 081-005734 Professional Engineer, State of Michigan 47684 Professional Engineer, State of Maryland 26989 Professional Engineer, State of Pennsylvania 060319-E Professional Engineer, State of Virginia 0402-035940 Building Official, ICC Certified 3594 Edwin Chock, SE, PE, CBO Professional Structural Engineer, State of California 3759 Structural Plan Review Engineer Professional Structural Engineer, State of Nevada 018605 Professional Structural Engineer, State of Arizona 51735 Professional Structural Engineer, State of Utah 7850765-2203 Professional Civil Engineer, State of California 24158 Professional Civil Engineer, State of Nevada 018605 Professional Civil Engineer, State of Texas 1067543118 Certified Building Plans Examiner, ICC Certified 89554 CA Building Plans Examiner, ICC Certified 0123030 CA Commercial Plumbing Inspector CBC, ICC Certified 0123030 CA Residential Plumbing Inspector, ICC Certified 0123030 Certified Building Official, ICC Certified 24158 Chi Tran, SE, PE, CBO Professional Structural Engineer, State of California 2728 Structural Plan Review Engineer/ Professional Civil Engineer, State of California 33643 Building Official Certified Building Official, ICC Certified 1061872LB Certified Plans Examiner, ICC Certified 1061872-B3 Ritchie Kato, SE, PE, CASp Professional Structural Engineer, State of California 2650 Structural Plan Review Engineer Professional Civil Engineer, State of California 1833 Building Official, ICC Certified 272 Certified Access Specialist Ryan De Castro Certified Plans Examiner, ICC Certified 8389076 Building Plan Examiner Kylie Gonsalves, EIT Certified Residential Plans Examiner, ICC Certified 8297212 Building Plan Examiner Neil Patel, EIT Certified Residential Plans Examiner, ICC Certified 253846 Building Plan Examiner Charlie Kattan, EIT Certified Residential Plans Examiner, ICC Certified 155304 Building Plan Examiner Richard Milian Residential Building Inspector, ICC Certified 8259814 Building Inspector Kathy Rosenfelt Building Inspector, ICC Certified 5123803 Building Inspector Post Disaster Certified, OES CIiY OF ]-A Qut-oA PI AN 8F pp.,! g[ �NSprCT ION SE 4VIC E.S COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE NIe encourage staff to participate in and contribute to the many associations important to our industry. Knowing technical excellence and proficiency is vital to successful public service, attending update seminars, specialized training classes and continuing certification conferences is an integral part of delivering best -in -the -business" service to our clients. Many of our staff hold or have held key positions within the groups listed below as well as serve as in -demand instructors and trainers. League of California Cities California Building Officials P International Code Council ICC Chapters of Los Angeles Basin, Orange Empire, Coachella, East Bay, Peninsula, Napa - Solana, Sacramento Valley, Yosemite, Monterey, Shasta Cascade, Foothill, Redwood Empire, Central Coast County Building Officials Association of California California Fire Chiefs Association Northern California Fire Prevention Officers Southern California Fire Prevention Officers P National Fire Protection Association California Automatic Fire Alarm Association P American Fire Sprinkler Association National Fire Sprinkler Association American Public Works Association P Institute of Transportation Engineers Structural Engineers Association of Northern California P Structural Engineers Association of Southern California P Certified Access Specialist Institute (CASI) ,T - MEMBER ctgxxguu! CALBO f RESUMES Resumes detailing proposed staff experience are provided on the following pages for the City's review. CSG Kh o a Duong PE CONSULTN%MOANTS Vice President, Building Services LICENSES & Mr. Duong serves as CSG's Building Services Manager in Southern California and CERTIFICATIONS performs the key role of plan review quality control. With more than twenty-five Professional Engineer, years of experience in building plan review, including onsite plan check engineer State of California services, Mr. Duong ensures that CSG's clients receive the highest quality plan review 143901 services. Prior to joining CSG, Mr. Duong worked in both the public and private Professional Engineer, sectors. His experience includes the following: State of Nevada . Vice President in charge of plan review for Berryman & Henigar, where he worked 1013620 for ten years. Certified Plans Examiner . Supervising plan review engineerfor Willdan, where he was responsible forthe day- 1 ICC 0840436-B3 to -day operations of the plan review section in the San Bernardino office and served Certified CEC Non -Residential as plan review engineerfor numerous cities and counties throughout California and ICC NR05-94-5665 Nevada. - Certified CEC Residential I ICC R05-05-5055 0 Plan review engineer with the City of San Diego Building Department. Safety Assessment Program, Mr. Duong's expertise includes review of complex commercial, industrial and State of California residential structures for compliance with applicable building codes and ordinances, 172868 engineering standards and specifications, supplemental energy requirements, and ADA regulations. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering RELEVANT EXPERIENCE California Polytechnic State university Plan Check Engineer I Various California Jurisdictions I Pomona, CA Mr. Duong has served as Plan Check Engineer for the Cities of Turlock, Burlingame, Rancho Cordova, Chino, Murrieta, and Costa Mesa. Mr. Duong performed structural plan check and non-structural MEP, energy, as well as ADA reviews for commercial, industrial, and residential structures. In -House Plan Check Engineer I Various California Jurisdictions Mr. Duong has served as an In -House Plan Check Engineer for the Cities of Orange, Fullerton, Yorba Linda, Tustin, Westminster, and La Habra, performing structural plan check and non- structural MEP, energy, and ADA reviews; and regularly interfacing with developers, architects, and engineers. ��Gre Gregory Griffith PE CBO LEED AP CONSULTANTS N%woop, Senior Plan Review Engineer Building Official LICENSES & To CSG's clients and his Senior Plan Review role, Greg Griffith brings expertise gained CERTIFICATIONS from over 31 years of experience within the municipal building services field. Mr. Professional Civil Engineer Griffith's experience in reviewing plans for compliance with all relevant state and local State of California 161458 codes includes complex commercial, industrial and residential structures, as well as Professional Structural Engineer playing an integral role in the development of numerous high -profile projects for State of Arizona 134050 CSG's clients, including the Los Angeles (NFL) Stadium in Inglewood, CA. Professional Civil Engineer RELEVANT EXPERIENCE State of Idaho 1 10613 Consulting Building Official I Various Municipalities including City of Pomona, CA Professional Structural Engineer As Building Official, Mr. Griffith oversaw the functions and activities of the Building Division State of Idaho 1 10613 including plan checking, building permit issuances and inspections. In addition, Mr. Griffith Professional Structural Engineer reviewed plans and specifications for compliance with codes and ordinances, and coordinated State of Illinois 1 081-005734 the plan checking of commercial and industrial buildings between outside engineers and Professional Engineer developers. He also supervised and participated in inspection of residential and commercial State of Michigan 147684 structures. Professional Engineer Consulting Project Manager Building & Safety I City of Santa Ana, CA State of Maryland 126989 Mr. Griffith developed and managed the building permit review process. This included Professional Engineer supervising employees in the review of building plans for compliance with California Building State of Pennsylvania 1 060319-E Codes and local ordinances, and working with contractors, architects and engineers to ensure Professional Engineer projects' code compliance. State of Virginia 10402 035940 Plan Check Engineer I City of Los Angeles, CA Certified Building Official As Plan Check Engineer, Mr. Griffith examined, screened, and reviewed complex plans, [CC Certified 13594 specifications and engineering data for commercial, industrial, and residential structure construction, including alterations, repair, demolition, moving or proposed new uses of EDUCATION primary and/or appurtenant structures. His work to determine compliance with building codes Masters of Business Administration and related, laws, ordinances, statutes and industry standards included performing University of Phoenix engineering computations and analysis of complex plans and specifications for compliance Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering with specialized areas of the building code. California Polytechnic University Pomona I Pomona, CA Edwin Chock SE, PE, CBO Structural Engineer Building Official CSG CONSULTANTS LICENSES & As a Structural Engineer for CSG Consultants, Mr. Chock provides plan review of CERTIFICATIONS complex structural and non-structural buildings for numerous public agencies. He has Structural Engineer a thorough knowledge of local, state and international building codes. State of California 13759 Mr. Chock has 43 years of industry experience in both the public and private sector. Structural Engineer Prior to joining CSG, he worked as a consulting Plan Review Manager, with oversight State of Nevada 1 018605 of the day to day operations of client building plan review divisions. Mr. Chock also Structural Engineer served as Building Official for the City of Dana Point, providing building department State of Arizona 1 51735 management for the City —responsible for plan check, building inspection and the Structural Engineer State of Utah 1 7850765-2203 public counter staff. Professional Engineer Additional prior consulting experience includes serving as Plan Review Division State of California 124158 Manager for a municipal consulting firm with duties including plan check of buildings Professional Engineer and structures for compliance with the California Building Code, Title 24 Disabled State of Nevada 1018605 Accessibility and Energy requirements, coordination of plan check service with Professional Engineer contract jurisdictions and staff supervision. State of Texas 1 106754 Certified Building Official As a civil engineer with the County of Orange, his duties included plan checking, I ICC 3118 public counter service and issuing building permits for building projects in the Certified Plans Examiner County's unincorporated areas. ICC 88554 Mr. Chock also served as a Senior Facilities Design Specialist/Lead Structural Engineer for Rockwell International's Rocketdyne Division in Canoga Park. In this role, his EDUCATION responsibilities included design and construction management of projects for Master of Science, Civil Engineering company facilities such as rocket test stands, manufacturing and industrial buildings, California State University Long Beach, CA office renovations, bridge crane systems and pipe support systems. Duties included Bachelor of Science, structural design and drafting, project management, construction coordination, Mechanical Engineering review of vendor's design, and management of the structural design unit. In addition, California State University he supervised the engineering of the civil/structural design group. Long Beach, CA RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Consultant Plan Review Manager Duties included plan checking, management of the plan review function, hiring and training plan check staff and providing building official services to contract cities. Building Official I City of Dana Point, CA Mr. Chock was responsible for the day to day operation of the City's Building Department; including plan review, permitting and inspection. Civil Engineer 1 County of Orange, CA Mr. Chock performed plan check, counter service and permit issuance for the County. Chi Tra 1 1 PE, SE, CBO, CASp LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS Structural Engineer State of California 12728 Civil Engineer State of California 133643 Certified Building Official 11061872-CB Certified Building Plans Examiner I1061872-B3 Certified Access Specialist EDUCATION Masters of Science, Civil Engineering I California Polytechnic University Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering I California Polytechnic University Masters in Business Administration I California Polytechnic University PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS rl'ifornia Building Officials Association (CALBO) International Code Council Structural Plan Review Engineer Building Official CSG CONSULTANTS Mr. Tran provides professional structural engineering and building official services for CSG Consultants and it clients. He brings over 30 years of experience in the building industry, in-depth knowledge of both the California and International Building Code, and experience in all forms of structural construction, including: steel, concrete, masonry, timber, and light -gauge steel materials. Prior to joining CSG, Mr. Tran worked for the County of Orange in various capacities; including plan check supervisor, project engineer and building official. Through his experience in these roles, Mr. Tran developed a thorough working knowledge of how building departments function. Mr. Tran's expertise includes review of complex commercial, industrial and residential structures for compliance with applicable building codes and ordinances, engineering standards and specifications, supplemental energy requirements, and ADA regulations. Some notable projects he has reviewed include: RELEVANT EXPERIENCE The Los Angeles (NFL) Stadium I City of Inglewood, CA Hollywood Park Casino I City of Inglewood, CA Ritz Carlton Resort and Hotel City of Laguna Niguel, CA Pelican Hill Resort and Hotel City of Newport Beach, CA 7-Story Coldwell Bank Office Building I City of Lake Forest, CA John Wayne Airport Terminal Building and Parking Structures I City of Santa Ana, CA 7-Story Orange County Juvenile Court Building I City of Orange, CA Theo Lacy Jail and Juvenile Hall I City of Orange, CA Musick Jail Facility I City of Irvine, CA Joplin Juvenile Facility I City of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Soka University I City of Aliso Viejo, CA Ritchie Kato CSG `o SE, PE, CASp 0ONGULTANT5 Structural Engineer N%.j Certified Access Specialist LICENSES & Mr. Kato is a Structural Engineer for CSG Consultants, with extensive experience in CERTIFICATIONS performing plan review for a wide variety of public, commercial, industrial, and Structural Engineer residential projects. His expertise includes structural design and plan review for State of California 1 2650 compliance with all applicable codes, accessibility, and energy requirements. Civil Engineer Prior to his employment with CSG, Mr. Kato was the Principal for Kato Engineering, State of California 11833 where he performed structural engineering consulting services for public and private I.C.C. Certified Building Official clients, and was responsible for structural design and structural plan review for a wide Certified Access Specialist range of building types and occupancies. 1 272 EDUCATION Master of Science, Structural Engineering Stanford University Palo Alto, CA Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering California Polytechnic State University Long Beach, CA As a Plan Review Engineer for the City of Westminster, Mr. Kato developed his expertise reviewing plans for compliance with all relevant state and local codes. A notable plan review project for the City included the Westminster City Hall and Police Station. Following his employment with the City of Westminster, Mr. Kato was contracted by the City to update its municipal code to correspond to current California code requirements. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE The Los Angeles (NFL) Stadium at Hollywood Park I City of Inglewood, CA Main Public Library I City of Orange, CA 3-Story Residential Care Facility I City of Huntington Beach Whittier Christian High School Event Center I City of La Habra, CA I, Ryan De Castro LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS Certified Residential Plans Examiner ICC 8389076 EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering California State University Long Beach Long Beach, CA PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Institute of Transportation Engineers Building Plans Examiner CSG CONSULTANTS For CSG and its clients, Mr. De Castro performs building plan reviews of residential structures and reviews existing buildings for change of use or occupancy in compliance with California codes and City ordinances. He has extensive experience performing offsite digital plan reviews as well as providing over-the-counter plan reviews and customer service for municipalities. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Civil Engineering Intern I City of Gardena, CA Mr. De Castro provided civil plans drawings, observed sewer videos to assure quality, and assisted contractors and homeowners with plans and code checks when requested. He accompanied senior engineers and inspectors with field inspections and for compliance with City codes and regulations. Apprentice I JMC Construction As an apprentice, Mr. De Castro provided painting and minor construction repairs forJMC Construction's clientele. Kyl i e Gonna lveS EIT C G CONSULTANTS Building Plans Examiner `- LICENSES & As a Building Plans Examiner for CSG Consultants, Ms. Gonsalves performs review of CERTIFICATIONS residential plans for code compliance. Ms. Gonsalves has provided plan review services for numerous CSG clients including the Cities of Azusa, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Certified Residential Plans Examiner Hemet, Huntington Beach, San Bernardino, San Dimas, and Tustin, as well as the Engineer -in -Training 18297212 Counties of San Bernardino and Ventura. In her work for the City of Huntington Beach EDUCATION she also performed building inspections for photovoltaic solar panels, and brings knowledge gained from this work to her residential plan review services. B.S. in Civil Engineering California State Polytechnic PomonaI CSG PROJECT EXPERIENCE Pomona,Aster Heights j City of Azusa, CA PROFESSIONAL Ms. Gonsalves completed a plan review for a new home development consisting of 2 different models, with 30 different optional rooms, covered decks, porches, and outdoor rooms. These AFFILIATIONS two-story homes are located in a High Fire Hazard Zone and range from 4,650 SF to 4,925 SF. American Society of Civil Engineers National Due to the variation of soil properties located throughout the development, the homes are Chi Epsilon, designed for both post -tensioned and conventional foundations. Civil Engineering Honor Society 2075 Placentia Avenue I City of Cost Mesa, CA Concrete Canoe Team Cal Poly Pomona Ms. Gonsalves performed plan review services for new retaining wall plan for a tract development. The 640 ft long wall ranges between T-0" to T-4" high and has seismically - induced lateral earth pressure. 930 Laguna Road I City of Fullerton, CA Ms. Gonsalves completed a residential plan review for the 1,450 SF remodel and 1,800 SF addition of a two-story single-family dwelling. The 720 SF first floor and 1080 SF second floor additions created two new bedrooms and two new bathrooms. The remodel and addition utilized Hardy Frames and trusses. 1006 Via Romales I City of San Dimas, CA Ms. Gonsalves completed plan review services for a new two-story dwelling with 4,300 SF of livable space and a three -car garage in a High Fire Hazard Zone. The proposed dwelling, with multiple retaining walls on each side, is founded on a previously 25% slope. 313 13th Street I City of Huntington Beach, CA Ms. Gonsalves plan checked a new 2,875 SF three-story home with roof deck and photovoltaic system. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Project Engineer Intern I W.E. O'Neil Construction Company Ms. Gonsalves assisted Project Engineers on -site construction of an apartment complex in Mission Viejo, CA. She was responsible for creating, compiling, and routing RFIs to subcontractors. Ms. Gonsalves created punch lists and assisted Project Engineers on punch walks. Neil Patel EIT CSG CONSULTANTS Building Plans Examiner 1%smj LICENSES & As a building plans examiner for CSG, Mr. Patel performs building plan reviews of CERTIFICATIONS residential structures and existing buildings for change of use or occupancy in Engineer -in -Training compliance with California codes and City ordinances. Certified Residential Plans Examiner ICC 253846 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Building Plans Examiner I Various Agencies, CA EDUCATION Mr. Patel is experienced in consulting with contractors, engineers, and architects in ensuring B.S. in Civil Engineering that all plans in compliance with the California Building Standards Code in CCR Title 24. He is California Polytechnic University, proficient in performing plan review for residential additions, retaining walls, and photovoltaic Pomona I Pomona, CA systems. He is also accomplished in performing digital plan reviews. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Society of Civil Engineers Institute of Transportation Engineers Charlie Kattan EIT LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS Engineer in Training State of California 1155304 Residential Plans Examiner, ICC Certified 1 155304 EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering California State Polytechnic University I Pomona, CA Building Plans Examiner Cr2ex CONSULTANTS NwMagor Mr. Kattan serves as a building plans examiner for CSG. He currently performs building plan reviews of single and multi -story residential structures, and reviews existing buildings for change of use or occupancy in compliance with California codes and City ordinances. Mr. Kattan also has extensive experience performing digital plan reviews. RELEVANT CSG EXPERIENCE Building Plans Examiner I Various Agencies, CA Mr. Kattan has performed plan review services for the Cities of Fontana, Moreno Valley, Redlands, Beaumont, and Hemet. Projects include new and T.I. construction for residential and commercial solar, as well as single and multi -family dwellings. Richard Millar Building Inspector CSG CONSULTANTS LICENSES & Mr. Milian brings over 18 years of public sector experience. Throughout his CERTIFICATIONS employment at CSG, he has worked on a wide variety projects ranging from building t' I' f" Id " Residential Building Inspector Inspec ions to water qua Ity ie Inspections. 18259814 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE EDUCATION Building Inspector I City of Fullerton, CA Coastline Community College Mr. Milian provided relief inspection services for the City while their staff inspector was on medical Building Code and Inspection leave. He was assigned complete inspections of residential projects and tenant improvements. Coursework Building Inspector I City of Orange, CA Fountain Valley, CA Mr. Milian provided residential and commercial inspection services for the City. Orange County Sherriff's Training Academy Building Inspector I City of Tustin, CA Penal Code Coursework Orange, CA Mr. Milian performed building inspection, private improvement, and grading inspection, as well as Golden West Junior College water quality field inspection for the City. He also assisted in the implementation of the City's water Huntington Beach, CA quality program, performing regular site inspections and reporting the activity to engineers for annual reports. Mr. Milian was also responsible for communicating job specifications to architects and engineer Kathy OOMNIL Rosenfelt CSG CONSULTANTS Senior Building Inspector Nftm000r LICENSES & Ms. Rosenfelt is a certified Building Inspector with over 17 years of experience CERTIFICATIONS working with multiple cities and counties. Her 25 years of experience within the Building Inspector construction industry has greatly contributed to Ms. Rosenfelt's ability to effectively J ICC 5123803 interact with construction professionals. Post Disaster Certification RELEVANT EXPERIENCE EDUCATION Building Inspector II 1 City of Chino Hills, CA in Construction Technology Ms. Rosenfelt provided building inspection services for the City of Chino Hills. Working on both ,,rtificate Riverside Community College I residential and commercial combination inspections, her duties included: providing complete Riverside, CA inspections for projects assigned to her by her supervisor, working with the public and City staff to approve projects, and creating inspection reports. She also worked alongside code enforcement staff to abate non -conforming buildings. Building Inspector II 1 City of Moreno Valley, CA Ms. Rosenfelt's duties included issuing permits, performing plan review, delivering notices of violation, performing fire and structural investigations and inspections of all types of residential, commercial and industrial projects. Consulting Building Inspector II 1 San Bernardino, CA Ms. Rosenfelt performed all required inspections for residential and commercial structures. Her contracted client agencies included the Cities of Loma Linda, Redlands, Murrieta, Colton, Grand Terrace, and Norco. Building Inspector Intern I City of Corona, CA As an intern Inspector, Ms. Rosenfelt assisted inspectors with building permits, and through her work supporting permit technicians at the Building and Safety Counter, developed her communication skills working with building contractors. C117 O� Ln QUI;4 FA P1 `N RLvO_;:' S; 1NSPKI;o,•! SERVICES RECENT RELATED PROJECT EXPERIENCE The following is a small sampling of recent projects for which members of CSG's proposed team have provided building plan review and/or inspection services. PACIFIC CITY I HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA CSG performed plan review and inspection for the Pacific City development in Huntington Beach. Pacific City rests on a 31-acre piece of land fronting Pacific Coast Highway across from the Huntington Beach Pier. The project includes: Pasea, a luxury oceanfront hotel & spa; The Residences at Pacific City, a 516 "beach -luxe" apartment home complex; a 191,000 sq. ft. area with outdoor shopping, a fitness/spa facility, and restaurants; and an underground parking structure for visitors, and above -ground parking structure for the residents. The plan check and inspection process involved numerous permits, including new construction, tenant improvements, and others. HOTELPASEO I PALM DESERT, CA CSG staff coordinated and provided a complete plan review for Phase 3 of this 3-story hotel. Phase 3 includes the hotel structure for levels 1, 2, and 3 and the finish site work. The hotel will have 149 guest rooms, 139 parking spaces on the subterranean level, and 9 parking spaces on the grade level. The project for the 151,425-sq. ft. building and 91,290 sq. ft. site area has a $21,486,000 valuation. LOS ANGELES (NFL) STADIUM AT HOLLYWOOD PARK I INGLEWOOD, CA The Los Angeles (NFL) Stadium at Hollywood Park located in the City of Inglewood is 70,000 fixed seats and has the flexibility to accommodate up to 100,000 seats. This project is a design -build for which CSG performs general building plan review including architectural, accessibility/ADA review, energy plan review, and _ CALGreen review. CSG also performs review for on -site improvements and off -site public works improvement requirements. Plan review tasks are performed according to the latest Federal, State, and local codes and regulations. In collaboration with the City of Inglewood, the program management team and the architect, CSG participated in meetings prior to plan submittal to address major code interpretation issues to assure seamless processes during the review periods. CSG's team approach with the stakeholders has provided and continues to facilitate swift turnaround times for the project team in the fast -paced environment inherent to design -build projects. CITY OF LA QUIi'ITA PFAN REVIEW & INSPECTION SERVICES HOLLYWOOD PARK CASINO AND PARKING STRUCTURE I INGLEWOOD, CA CSG provided complete plan review for the new Hollywood Park Casino and associated parking structure. The plan review included: all interior walls and finishes, floor finishes, millworks and ceiling components; all MEP equipment; interior and exterior site lighting fixtures; under -slab and in -slab utilities, and slab on grade at food service areas, and telecommunication system. The casino component of the Hollywood Park redevelopment project consists of a new casino building and dedicated parking structure on a 10.6-acre parcel. The casino building includes an enclosed 110,000 square foot single story tilt -up concrete structure approximately 37 feet tall. The grand entry is a 33-foot tall curtain wall fronted by a 10,000 sq. ft. porte-cochere. Several partially enclosed exterior verandas are also incorporated into the design. The adjacent parking structure provides approximately 1,430 parking spaces in four levels in addition to the approximately 200 spaces of new surface parking. The project also included deferred submittals for the fire sprinkler system, fire alarm system, exterior monument signage, seismic MEP supports, low voltage and surveillance systems, stair, exterior curtain wall system, fences over 6'-0", exterior verandas, MEP components bracing, and interior architectural components bracing. THE ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER BETTERMENT VII I ANAHEIM, CA CSG performed complete plan review for the Anaheim Convention Center expansion. The project was split into two phases. Phase 1 is the stacked parking garage and enclosed connector bridge to the existing convention center to add 600 parking stalls. Phase 2 is the main convention center new construction which includes 2 levels of 100,000 square feet multi -purpose spaces/each, 2 levels of prefunction space, kitchen, loading dock, associated back -of -house facilities and 2 levels of parking in-between the multi -purpose spaces. The total area of the project is over 1,000,000 square feet, all valued at approximately $6,000,000. CHIPOTLE, WING STOP, & BLAZE PIZZA I GARDEN GROVE, CA CSG performed building inspection services for this project. As the shell was being built, the suites were sold to Chipotle, Wing Stop and Blaze Pizza. Inspections performed were sewer, grease interceptor, storm water underground, footings to the roof as well as parking and trash enclosures, all framing, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, ADA, and green energy standards. The Tenant Improvement is 15,000 sq.ft. and has an approximate valuation of $2,300,000. STATER BROS. DISTRIBUTION CENTER I SAN BERNARDINO, CA CSG performed building inspection services for the approximately 2.5 million sq.ft. distribution center. Full inspection was provided including: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, framing, ADA, green energy standards, and other code related areas. The project has a valuation of $600,000,000. PETSMART I ORANGE, CA c 5(i was the inspector of recora, completing inspections tnrougn the duration of the project. The tenant improvement of the 18,000 sq.ft PetSmart included construction in the sales area, Pet Hotel, and Veterinarian Clinic. The valuation of the project is $600,000. CITY OF LA QUINTA PLAN REVIEW & INSPECTION SERVICES REFERENCES Our track record of success with our clients is outstanding and we encourage you to contact our references with any questions or clarification you might require. The following is a partial list of references for which CSG has provided similar services as those requested by the City. City of Indian Wells City of Palm Desert Craig Degroot Russel Grance Building Official Director of Building & Safety 44-950 Eldorado Drive 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Indian Wells, CA 92210 Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578 (760) 346-2489 (760) 346-0611 cdegroot@indianwells.com rgrance@ci.palm-desert.ca.us Building Plan Review Building Plan Review 2017-Ongoing 2015 - 2017 City of Beaumont City of Moreno Valley Keith Hightower Allen Brock Building Official Community Development Director 550 East Sixth Street 14177 Frederick Street Beaumont, CA 92223 Moreno Valley, CA 92553 (626) 812-5295 (951) 413-3388 khightower@ci.beaumont.ca.us allenb@moval.org Building Plan Review and Inspection Building Plan Review & Inspection Services 2013 - Ongoing 2017-Ongoing City of Hemet County of San Bernardino Sarah Retmier Gia Kim Building Official Assistant Director 445 East Florida Avenue Land Use Services Department Hemet, CA 92543-4209 385 North Arrowhead Avenue, 1st Floor (951) 765-2477 San Bernardino, CA 92415-0184 jthomas@cityofhemet.org (909) 522-1562 Building & Fire Plan Review james.sowers@lus.sbcounty.gov 2013 - Ongoing Building Plan Review & Inspection 2004 - Ongoing CITY OF LA QUiNTA PLAri REVIEW & INSPECTION SERVICES Understanding and Approach PROVEN APPROACH TO WORK CSG will deliver the highest level of service through its application of technical expertise, knowledge of municipal processes and procedures, efficient and effective customer care, and application of code compliance combined with innovative solutions and helpful alternatives. Our extensive experience in furnishing comprehensive building and fire life safety services to jurisdictions provides a consistent, strong technical foundation to all projects. From cutting edge digital plan review and online plan check status reporting to providing faster -than -scheduled turnaround times, CSG will provide the highest quality services to the City of La Quinta. Key benefits that we offer include: Concentrated focus on cost -saving approaches and methods. Because we serve many municipalities and agencies, we are constantly improving and adapting to provide our clients with the most cost-effective services. We share a wealth of recommendations from our varied experience with other communities to help keep our clients' budgets on -track. P Customized, responsive services. We are skilled at assessing time commitments, developing an accurate work plan and applying dedicated, professional personnel. We can quickly fine-tune staffing levels to match or adjust to changes in plan review, inspection and front counter activity —always maintaining the highest level of customer service. We hand pick staff uniquely qualified and experienced to deliver the exact services requested. Fully committed and qualified personnel. We maintain staff fully licensed and certified at the highest level of industry standards. To keep our personnel on the industry's cutting edge, many serve as popular educational instructors and lecturers as well as sit on leading boards and committees for organizations developing and implementing important code regulations. We also keep up with latest in procedures and use of products, e.g., green building, accessibility, CASp certification requirements, NPDES, MRP, and more. P Swift turnarounds and expedited services. With extensive experience in the digital plan review process, our staff excels at providing rapid turnaround times. We easily match and more often beat any required turnaround deadlines. Leading -edge technology with cost -saving solutions. CSG delivers a suite of digital options for jurisdictions —speedy digital plan reviews including electronic versions of plan comments, an optional, easy -to -use online web application/portal for submittal, tracking and approval of digital plans; and available full scanning and archival services. P Environmentally friendly practices. Our corporate policy on sustainability supports a healthy environment, reduces our carbon footprint, and promotes environmental stewardship through environmentally preferable purchasing and other sustainability actions. Our digital plan review system encourages the bypass of paper use, and all possible documents at CSG are printed double -sided on recycled, post -consumer content paper. CITY OF LA QUID ,ITA PLAN REV111VU & LJSPECTIOPJ SERVICES PLAN REVIEW SERVICES Compliance Standards Our team of professionals is ready to assist in all aspects of plan review and to focus on the special needs and requirements of each of our clients. We pledge prompt turnaround times and offer comprehensive online status reports. Our plan reviewers carefully review all documents for compliance with building codes, fire codes, energy conservation standards, State accessibility regulations, and all local ordinances. We understand and will comply with the City's own requirements for plan review services. Our engineers and plan reviewers review plans for compliance with all policy and model codes adopted by the State of California and local jurisdiction, including but not limited to: P California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2 California Residential Code P California Electrical Code California Plumbing Code P California Mechanical Code P California Fire Code as amended and adopted by the State of California (Title-24, Part 9 California Fire Code) P National Fire Codes as published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA); as adopted and referenced by the State of California (California Code of Regulations, Title-19, Section 1.09) State Historical Building Code California Energy Code California Green Building Code P NPDES/WQMP/SWPPP Compliance P Local adopted ordinances and amendments relative to building, fire and municipal codes, including project Conditions of Approval from other agency departments, divisions, regulating agencies, and jurisdictions CASp Review Services We understand California Building Departments are required to have CASp <y •.L`_'" certified staff in place and available for technical questions and - _ - interpretations. Our CASp certified staff members are knowledgeable of state and federal accessibility laws and regulations and possess the expertise necessary to promote access to facilities for persons with disabilities. In accordance with current regulations, CSG can supply a CASp certified professional to review plans for accessibility and to facilitate compliance with regulations. OSHPD 3 Reviews Our staff of professional engineers and certified plans examiners is experienced with the differences between CBC and OSHPD 3 facilities and have successfully completed OSHPD 3 plan reviews for multiple client agencies. CSG can also provide certified OSHPD Inspectors of Record for a variety of different projects upon request. CITY OF LA QUANTA PRAM REVIEW & ASPEC7101`1 SERVICES Green Building and LEED Certification Our Building Division staff is experienced in plan review and inspection for compliance with CALGreen, LEED equivalency, and local green building ordinances. In addition, CSG Consultants has all of the qualifications necessary to assist the City in both the development of policy and the implementation of green and sustainable building practices. CSG's Sustainability Programs division can assist, for example, with construction and demolition debris recycling programs as well as public outreach to the building industry. We have Certified Green Building Professionals (CGBP) and LEED accredited personnel on staff. Digital Plan Check CSG began the transition to digital plan review over 17 years ago, leading the consultant field with this ground -breaking service. All paper plans submitted to CSG are immediately scanned into digital files and stored on CSG's servers for quick and easy access by both our clients and our plan reviewers. Our plan reviewers furnish electronic versions of their plan comments conforming to each client's established correction list templates. Any additional forms utilized by the City for alternative methods of construction and/or deviations from requirements, such as disabled access, will be incorporated into the correction comments and returned with the appropriate recommendations. Plan check comments can be delivered electronically by email or other City approved means, enabling City staff to immediately modify CSG's checklist for incorporation with other department comments. Upon request, clients can be provided with a set of digitally scanned plans at no cost, including convenient, "green" (paperless) storage of all construction -related documents. In addition, for jurisdictions requesting a pure digital plan review workflow, CSG has developed an online web application for an applicant to submit digital files directly to us, which includes an online portal for the applicant/jurisdiction to retrieve comments and submitted digital files with marked up plans including redlines. This online portal tracks all submittals, including re -submittals until the plans have been approved. Key features of our digital plan review service include: P Efficiency. Plans are pushed to plan review staff the some day they are submitted. There is no "bin time." P Simplicity. CSG developed its own web -based portal to manage the electronic file submittal process. By using a web interface, the applicant is no longer faced with size restrictions on email attachments or required to learn complex FTP settings. Proven. We hove provided a digital plan review option to our clients for over 17 years. Non -Proprietary. CSG's electronic review process is 100% PDF-based with no additional software required to view redlines. Extensible. Should the City decide to implement electronic review as a standard, CSG offers an integration path for our electronic review software —Green Vue Fusion. h- 09-9 _ Y........... - - - - - - - -L - -S . l CITY OF L, QUINTA PLAN 4EVIE.J & >�SPECPOIII SERVICES Online Plan Check Status CSG offers a convenient service allowing clients to check plan review status and comments online. By logging in to our Plan Check Status website, staff as well as �\ authorized applicants can view each project document and communicate with the CSG Ian checker via e-mail or electronic post -a -note. Staff or authorized applicants can v p p p p � csa vi.n Check System download comments from the web upon completion of the plan check. There is no additional cost for this service. Plan Check Turnaround Times _ CSG works hard to provide the best quality and most timely service in the industry. We pride ourselves in maintaining the requested plan review times for all our clients —even delivering faster than our own deadlines. Our goal is to approve code -complying projects and to successfully and quickly move work through jurisdictional processes. CSG will ensure that all building and safety duties and follow-up actions will be performed in a timely and responsive manner. The following are CSG's proposed plan check turnaround times. RESIDENTIAL New Construction 10 5 Additions 7 5 Small Remodels 7 5 Expedited 5 5 COMMERCIAL New Construction* 10 5 Additions 10 5 Small Remodel / Tenant Improvements 10 5 Large/Complex Projects* 10 5 Expedited 5 5 *Turnaround time may vary with the complexity and magnitude of the project. If a review is anticipated to take longer than the maximum turnaround timing, CSG will notify the City's representative and negotiate additional time required to ensure an appropriate level of review. Expedited Plan Check CSG completes initial accelerated plan check within 5 working days. At your request, we can perform plan check services within an accelerated time frame; with fees negotiated between the City, and CSG. Quality Control/Quality Assurance CSG's in-house quality assurance/quality control program utilizes a peer review process with multi -level internal plan checking and project management. A senior staff member will review all plan check comments to ensure relevance and accuracy. Plans Pickup and Delivery CSG will arrange for pickup and delivery of plans and other materials from/to City offices via CSG staff or a City -approved alternative service. This service is provided at no additional cost. CITY OF LA QUINTA PLAi,I REVIBV & INSPECTION SERVICES BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES Standards and Responsibilities CSG provides fully integrated, multi -disciplined building inspection services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, and are experienced in all construction types. We provide experienced, ICC certified (and/or with other appropriate entities in accordance with A13717) inspectors. Our inspectors ensure compliance with applicable codes and requirements by identifying code violations, offering solutions to developers, property owners and tenants on potential risks and safety hazards, and by working as a team to correct violations. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Providing inspection services for project compliance with relevant codes including accessibility, fire, grading, building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing Addressing inquiries and resolving complaints P Assisting with the construction and demolition permitting process P Providing code administration, inspection and enforcement P Maintaining records and files concerning construction permits and building code administration, documents for storage and/or imaging In addition, we can utilize inspection personnel whenever possible to perform over-the-counter plan check or assist as customer service back-up at the front counter in addition to regular inspection duties to save jurisdictions valuable time and expenses. Our inspection staff easily integrates into client organizations, consistently implementing policies and procedures and remaining transparent to applicants and customers. Continuing Certification and Training We take pride in working with inspectors who have variety of inspection project experiences and who are motivated to achieve the highest level of certification. We work hard to match your jurisdiction's level of safety and code compliance and understand that personality and customer service are crucial to on-the-job success. All CSG inspectors are ICC certified and/or possess additional required certifications. In addition, they routinely update their knowledge and skills through attendance of specialized training classes and seminars in approved and modern methods, materials, tools and safety used in building inspection, as well as the most current building standards. CASp Inspection Services To facilitate the City's compliance with current rules and regulations, CSG can provide a CASp certified professional for technical questions and interpretations, and to perform accessibility compliance inspections. CITY OF LA QUINTA PLAN REVIE\A( & INSPECTION SERVICES AVAILABILITY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE CSG's main function is to serve as an extension of the City. We clearly understand the importance of our role in the success of the City and commit to providing its citizens and business partners —residents, architects, engineers, developers, contractors —as well as City staff, the highest level of service. We believe effective communication and excellent customer service are essential to continuing a successful working relationship between the City, CSG, and the development community. Office Hours and Meeting Availability CSG staff are available for applicant inquiries or conferences anytime during regular business hours without charge via telephone, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. CSG inspectors can be ready to provide services with 24 hours' notice. We can easily alter our hours to meet the City's needs. Evenings and weekends for special events and meetings can be accommodated with 48 hours' notice. For your convenience, we can also meet with City staff, architects and applicants. We recognize the value of pre -design consultation with prospective applicants and are available to provide this service as well. Our Project Manager/Lead will be available in person for consultation and meetings with a reasonable lead time. Accessibility through Skype To enable efficient, timely and clear communications throughout the plan review process, CSG and its staff support the use of Skype to conduct meetings with public agency staff and their customers. Skype works seamlessly in tandem with CSG's electronic plan check system, with functionality including screen sharing capabilities which allow for project collaboration and overall improved communications over the course of the project. Skype also has the important added benefit of reducing vehicle miles travelled in the transport of plans thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Response to City Questions or Requests CSG staff can typically respond to the City for all questions or requests generated during field inspections or any plan review during the same day, but no later than the following day a request is received. Emergency Response CSG is well qualified to respond to a local or regional emergency. Many of our personnel, have assisted in emergencies such as the recent San Bruno gas line explosion; the Northridge, Loma Prieta, and Napa earthquakes; the Freeway Complex Fire that destroyed residences in Anaheim Hills and Yorba Linda; as well as regional floods and other emergencies. Our personnel's certifications include those obtained through FEMA, Office of Emergency Services (OES), and IACET First Responder. J CITY OF LA QUINTA PLAN REVIEW & INSPECTION SERVICES CSG Forms and Statements tents CONSULTANTS 11111110ftwoor, C. AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES CSG has reviewed the City's Agreement for Contract Services (Agreement) including all sections and exhibits. Upon selection to provide building plan review and inspection services to the City, CSG is both willing and able to enter into a contract utilizing the aforementioned Agreement. D. SIGNED NON -COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT FORM CSG's executed City of La Quinta Non -Collusion Affidavit Form (as well as the City's "RFP abandonment liability" form) are provided on the following pages. LIGINAL CSG Consultants ta CCU GEM ofebe DESERT — The City of La Quinta reserves the right to abandon this RFP process and/or change its procurement process for the contract at any time if it is determined that abandonment and/or change would be in the City's best interest. In the event of an abandonment or change, the City will not be liable to any proposer/contractor for any costs or damages arising out of its response to the RFP. CONSULTANT: By:_ CSG Consultants Name: Khoa Duong Title Vice President, Building & Fire Life Safety Date: January 12. 2018 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 760.777.7000 I, ta 0"fra GEM of tine DESERT - NON -COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT FORM Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal Khoa Duon (name) hereby declare as follows: I am Vice President, Building & Fire Life Safety of CSG Consultants (Title) (Company) the party making the foregoing proposal, that the proposal is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation; that the proposal is genuine and not collusive or sham; that the proposer has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other proposer to put in a false or sham proposal, and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any proposer or anyone else to put in a sham proposal, or that 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 cost element of the proposal price, or of that of any other proposer, or to secure any advantage against the public body awarding the agreement of anyone interested in the proposed agreement; that tall statements contained in the proposal are true; and, further, that the proposer has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her proposal price or any breakdown thereof, or the 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. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Proposer Signature: Proposer Name: Proposer Title: Company Name: Address: Khoa Duong Vice President, Building & Fire Life Safety CSG Consultants 1177 Idaho Street Suite 102 Redlands CA 92374 1 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 760,777.7000