CSG ConsultantsOn-Call CIP Project Management & Engineering
Services
May 14, 2019
3707 W. Garden Grove Blvd, Suite 100
Orange, CA 92868
714.568.1010 phone
714.568.1028 fax
www.csgengr.com
PROPOSAL TO THE
City of La Quinta
PROPOSAL TO THE CITY OF LA QUINTA
ON-CALL CIP PROJECT MANAGEMENT & ENGINEERING SERVICES
3707 W. Garden Grove Boulevard, Suite 100, Orange, CA 92868
Phone (714) 568-1010 | Fax (714) 568-1028 | www.csgengr.com
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Cover Letter
May 14, 2019
Bryan McKinney, PE
City Engineer
City of La Quinta
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
Re: On-Call CIP Project Management & Engineering Services
Thank you for the opportunity for CSG Consultants, Inc. (CSG) to present its proposal to the City of La
Quinta (City) for on-call CIP project management and engineering services.
For over 27 years, CSG has been providing a host of professional municipal services to the public sector.
Our staff currently serves over 175 California communities providing civil engineering design, project
management, land development and map review, construction management and inspection, grant
administration, and staff augmentation services. Based on our knowledge, experience, and broad
selection of services we are well suited to fulfill the City’s on-call needs.
Peykan Abbassi, PE, will serve as the primary contact for this contract. His contact information is as
follows:
Peykan Abbassi, PE | Principal-in-Charge
3707 W. Garden Grove Boulevard, Suite 100, Orange, CA 92868
(714) 568-1010 | peykana@csgengr.com
The CSG Team’s strengths include:
x Prior On-Call Contract Experience – CSG has experience in providing on-call professional
engineering services for municipalities throughout California. We have similar on-call contracts
and have successfully delivered projects to the cities of Glendora, San Fernando, South San
Francisco, San Mateo, Marina, San Jose, Stockton, Pacifica, San Carlos, Belmont, Foster City, and
Burlingame.
x Expertise – CSG is multi-service consulting firm exclusively serving municipalities, providing
support for Public Works and Engineering Departments. We draw upon staff with a wide range
of experience and technical expertise to meet the specific needs of our clients. CSG employs
experienced engineers who can assist in developing the CIP projects from feasibility and
planning through design development, contract documents, bid and award, construction and
post construction.
x Experienced Project Managers – CSG’s project managers have a proven track record of
delivering projects on time and within budget. Many of our staff bring direct public sector
experience providing the City with a unique perspective toward approaching projects.
We are excited for the opportunity to provide CIP project management and engineering services to the
City of La Quinta. This proposal will remain valid for 180 days from the due date. If you have any
questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. Abbassi.
Sincerely,
Cyrus Kianpour, PE, PLS
President, CSG Consultants, Inc.
Sincerely,,
CKi PE PLS
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Table of Contents
SECTION 1 Cover Letter .......................................................................... i
SECTION 2 Table of Contents ................................................................. ii
SECTION 3 Qualifications, Related Experience & References ............ 1
SECTION 4 Proposed Staffing & Project Organization ........................... 7
SECTION 5 Work Plan / Technical Approach ......................................... 8
SECTION 6 Cost & Price ........................................................................ 17
SECTION 7 Appendix: Non-Collusion Affidavit ..................................... 19
SECTION 8 Appendix: Insurance Acknowledgement ........................... 21
SECTION 9 Appendix: Contract Exceptions .......................................... 22
SECTION 10 Appendix: Staff Resumes ................................................... 23
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Qualifications, Related Experience
& References
FIRM OVERVIEW
NAME OF FIRM: CSG Consultants, Inc.
POINT OF CONTACT: Peykan Abbassi, PE
Principal in Charge
LOCAL OFFICE: 3707 W. Garden Grove Boulevard, Suite 100, Orange, CA 92868
(714) 568-1010 phone • (714) 568-1028 fax
www.csgengr.com • info@csgengr.com
REGIONAL OFFICES: 1177 Idaho Street, Suite 102, Redlands, CA 92374
550 Pilgrim Drive, Foster City, CA 94404
6200 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 300, Pleasanton, CA 94588
3150 Almaden Expressway #255, San Jose, CA 95118
1303 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
930 Fresno Street, Newman, CA 95360
YEARS IN BUSINESS: 27 ● Founded in 1991
EMPLOYEES: 300
TYPE OF BUSINESS: California Corporation ● Incorporated June 15, 2000 ● Federal ID: 91-2053749
HOURS OF OPERATION: 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday ● Closed National Holidays
Celebrating 27 years of operation exclusively in the public sector, CSG Consultants with 300 professional
staff in offices throughout California have successfully delivered quality services and work products to
more than 200 municipal customers. We can commit qualified staff for a wide range of municipal services
encompassing engineering, planning, sustainability programs and information technology, and can fine-
tune staffing levels while maintaining high levels of customer service.
We employ design engineers, construction managers, program and project managers, who have worked
directly for government agencies in the past. This has created a strong institutional knowledge base, a
unique perspective, and contributes to an organizational culture sensitive to local agency issues and
expectations.
STAFF COMPOSITION
Our municipal services staff relevant to this contract consists of the following professionals:
x Civil Engineers x Transportation Engineers
x Construction Managers & Inspectors x Program & Project Managers
x Plan and Map Review Engineers x Structural Engineers
x Program & Project Managers x Planning Professionals
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COMPREHENSIVE MUNICIPAL SERVICES
PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING & DESIGN
x Capital Improvement Project Design:
Transportation/Roadway
Water & Sewer Utilities
Traffic Engineering
x Development Review, Plan Check, Surveying &
Mapping
x Storm Water Program Compliance
(NPDES, QSP/QSD)
CIP PROJECT & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
x Capital Improvement Program Development &
Implementation
x Federal & State Grant Administration
x Rule 20A Undergrounding
x Staff Augmentation including: Design
Consultant Coordination, Project Scoping, RFP
Preparation
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT &
INSPECTION
x Contract Administration, including:
Resident Engineer Oversight, Inspection &
Construction Management
x Constructability/Biddability Reviews
x Cost & Schedule Control
x Claims Avoidance
PLANNING & SUSTAINABLILITY
x Staff Augmentation for Current & Advance
Planning
x Project Management Including Plan
Amendments
x CEQA Environmental Review
x Energy Efficiency, Water Conservation, Solid
Waste Program Development
x AB32 Compliance/Climate Action Plan
Development & Implementation
x Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategies
x Grant Writing & Grant Management
FINANCIAL CONDITION
CSG has a very stable economic base and workforce as a result of its two primary and complementary
service lines, engineering and building/fire department services. CSG tripled its size over the past eight
years, both in revenue and staff size, with 300 employees serving customers throughout California and
Nevada. The company’s compensation and benefit plans are some of the most generous in the industry,
which helps CSG maintain very low staff turnover. CSG is debt-free and has a commercial bank line of
credit that it uses occasionally. The Company is well-positioned to provide services to the City. Upon
selection for this work, CSG can provide further details regarding its financial stability up to and including
reviewed financial statements.
PENDING LITIGATION
CSG has no legal matters currently pending or settled within the past five years related to the services
requested in the City’s Request for Proposals.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
CSG performs work solely for public agencies, eliminating the potential for conflicts of interest.
CONTRACT PERFORMANCE
CSG is not debarred, suspended or otherwise declared ineligible to contract with any other federal, state
or local public agency.
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE
CSG staff has provided professional engineering services of a similar nature to jurisdictions throughout
California. Below, for the City’s review, are selected projects from similar contracts.
GLADSTONE RESERVOIR TANK DEMOLITION | CITY OF GLENDORA, CA
The City selected CSG to design and provide support for the demolition and removal of an existing 1.5
MG water tank, including booster station. In addition to the tank removal, CSG designed a parking lot
with drought tolerant landscaping on the site of the removed water tank.
HILLSIDE BOULEVARD REHABILITATION AND BEAUTIFICATION, PHASE 1 | TOWN
OF COLMA, CA
Winner of an APWA Silicon Valley Project of the Year Award for Small Cities/Rural Communities
The Town of Colma selected CSG to manage the rehabilitation and beautification of Hillside Boulevard,
an arterial, which spans 1.5 miles from the Daly City limit to the South San Francisco city limit. CSG was
involved in planning, final design and construction of this beautification project. In the planning stage of
the project, CSG conducted traffic studies, attended study sessions with various Town’s departmental
directors, presented our conceptual design to the community at two public meetings and effectively
coordinated with project stakeholders, City staff and City Council to review and approve an aesthetically
pleasing design concept which was in compliance with the Town’s General Plan. Design elements
incorporated sheltered left turns to act as traffic calming measures, additional street parking,
continuous bike lanes, a continuous sidewalk where none exist before, curb ramps, rectangular rapid
flashing beacons, and bio-retention areas or “rain gardens”.
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM | TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH, CA
The $2.7 million project consisted of the analysis and design for roughly 30 miles of pavement
maintenance and rehabilitation for residential, collector, and arterial streets in the hillsides of
Hillsborough, CA. CSG served as design consultant managing all aspects of the PS&E package, including
coordination with Town staff, management of subconsultants, pavement analysis and
recommendations, recommendations for additional bicycle safety signage and striping, and preparation
of PS&E for the 30 miles of street rehabilitation, a new 10,000 SF parking lot, a raised intersection, and
resurfacing, striping and signage for Town Hall parking lot and two Fire Station parking lots.
CSG coordinated the design teams of two separate projects (water line and water tank) to help reduce
the overall cost of the projects.
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HILLCREST BOULEVARD STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS | CITY OF MILLBRAE, CA
During intense storm events the existing storm drain system in a
portion of Hillcrest Boulevard would be overwhelmed, and the
excess water would flow over the sidewalk and down a driveway
causing flooding and damage. A parallel storm drain was installed to
increase the system capacity. The improvements included 925 linear
feet of 24” diameter RCP storm drain, 32 linear feet of 18” diameter
RCP storm drain, new manholes and a catch basin, and
reconstruction of existing manhole and catch basin.
BEACH -RESERVATION AND CORDOZA -
RESERVATION ROUNDABOUTS | CITY OF MARINA, CA
The project included widening on the north side of Reservation Road and Beach Road, realignment of
the southern leg of Reservation to the west to accommodate the roundabout. The project included
roundabouts at the two intersections (at Beach -Reservation and Cordoza-Reservation), street lighting,
widening and overlay of the existing roadway section. Sidewalk improvements were constructed along
the northern limits of the project to maintain continuity at existing pedestrian improvements.
SEWER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT | CITY OF MILLBRAE, CA
The design of this sewer CIP project included 18 different sewer locations throughout the City.
Stakeholder coordination was required with Caltrans Local Assistance for compliance with Federal
funding guidelines (an E-76 was obtained for this project), as well as Caltrans Encroachment Permit
Department for coordination with the state design review staff regarding Caltrans owned facilities.
FAIR OAKS BIKEWAY AND STREETSCAPE | CITY OF SUNNYVALE, CA
The City of Sunnyvale proposed to construct safety improvements along Fair Oaks Avenue between Old
San Francisco Road and Evelyn Avenue, and between Kifer Road and Ahwanee Avenue. CSG’s scope
included three public meetings and the development of several class I, II, and III bike lane alternatives
along Fair Oaks Avenue. Design work included the installation of class III bikeways with shared-lane
markings, or “sharrows” and appropriate signage, bicycle loop detectors and pull boxes, camera systems
at intersections on existing signal mast arms with new conduits, and pedestrian push buttons post, and
foundation. Additional scope of work included upgrades existing non-ADA compliant ramps to ADA
compliance, concrete improvements, including sidewalk, curb and gutter, and valley gutter
replacement, drainage inlet modifications, monument adjustment, and electrical pull boxes adjustments
to finished grade.
IMJIN PARKWAY BIKE LANES PROJECT | CITY OF MARINA, CA
This project included the widening of the existing AC roadway and installation new bike lanes on both sides of
Imjin Parkway for a mile and a half. Work also included improvements to concrete sidewalks, curb, gutter,
and passageways, providing new striping and markings, metal guard rail construction, signage, traffic signal
modifications, and an asphalt concrete overlay. The project utilized high visibility green bike lanes for road
areas where vehicles would cross over the new bicycle lanes. The project received STP funding and required
coordination with Caltrans Local Assistance to obtain the E76 Authorization to Proceed with Construction.
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UTILITIES PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & DESIGN | CITY OF MORGAN HILL, CA
CSG is providing program management, design, and construction
management services to the City for their $18 million sewer and water
improvement program, as part of the City’s bond measure. In addition to
program management services, CSG is providing the following tasks
x Work with City in preparing each project scope of work, budget,
and schedule.
x Prepare RFP documents for design services per the City
requirements for each project
x Prepare documents required to obtain Authorization to Proceed
with Construction
x Coordinate with other stakeholders/agencies – Santa Clara Valley
Water District, PG&E, Charter, and Verizon/Frontier
x Oversee projects during the planning, design, and construction
phases
x Prepare contract award package per the City requirements
x Attend City Council and public meetings and assisting with material preparation for the
meetings
x Perform construction management for various utility projects
x Program and projects control and program close-out
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REFERENCE
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. CSG currently provides services to more
than 175 clients throughout California. The following is a partial list of regional references for which CSG
has provided similar services as those requested by the City.
City of Glendora
Alison Sweet
Assistant Public Works Director / City Engineer
116 E. Foothill Boulevard
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 914-8246
asweet@cityofglendora.org
On-Call Engineering & Building Plan Check Services
2014 – On-going
City of Beverly Hills
Erik Keshishian, PE
Supervising Plan Review Engineer
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 285-1141
ekershishian@beverlyhills.org
On-Call Development Review & Building Plan
Check Services
2017 – On-Going
City of Inglewood
Mandhir Singh
Building Official
One West Manchester Blvd, 4th Floor
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 412-5294
msingh@cityofinglewood.org
On-Call Development Review & Building Plan Check
for Hollywood Park Development and General
Building Plan Check Services
2013 – On-Going
Town of Colma
Brian Dossey
City Manager
1198 El Camino Road
Colma, CA 94014
(650) 997-8304
Brian.dossey@colma.ca.gov
On-Call Engineering, Building, Fire, & Planning
Services
2007 – On-Going
Town of Hillsborough
Daniel Gonzales
Deputy Public Works Director
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
(650) 375-7400
dgonazles@hillsborough.net
On-Call Engineering, Construction Management, &
Building Services
2008 – On-Going
City of Millbrae
Khee Lim
Deputy City Manager / Public Works Director
621 Magnolia Avenue
Millbrae, CA 94030
(60) 259-2339
klim@ci.millbrae.ca.us
On-Call Engineering, Construction Management,
& Building Services
2010 – On-Going
City of Marina
Brian McMinn
Public Works Director / City Engineer
211 Hillcrest Avenue
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 884-1212
bmcminn@cityofmarina.org
On-Call Engineering, Construction Management,
Building, & Code Enforcement Services
2006 – On-Going
City of Sunnyvale
Thanh Nguyen
Civil Engineer
456 W. Olive Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 730-7512
pubworks@sunnyvale.ca.gov
On-Call Engineering & Construction Management
Services
2008 – On-Going
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Project Staffing & Project Organization
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
CSG proposes the following organizational structure for this contract. Key personnel are denoted by (*).
Resumes of proposed staff are provided in Section 10 of this proposal.
Peykan Abbassi, PE*
CONTRACT MANAGER
Lawrence Lau, PE, PLS, QSD/P*
Principal Engineer
Michael Fisher, PE, QSD/P*
Principal Engineer
LEAD ENGINEERS
Katherine Sheehan, PE, QSD/P*
Green Infrastructure Design
David Seto, PE*
Roadway Civil Design
Son Hoang. EIT
Sewer Design Support
DESIGN ENGINEERS
Ed Slintak, PE
Principal Engineer
QA/QC REVIEW
C ITY OF L A Q UINTA
Ethan Edwards, AICP*
Director of Planning Services
Gena Guisar, ACIP
Principal Planner
Leila Carver, PTP*
Transportation Planner
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Nourdin Khayata, PE*
Resident Engineer
Dave Bishop*
Resident Engineer
Merrill Buck, PE*
Resident Engineer
Mahan Bozorginia, PE
Assistant Resident Engineer
RESIDENT ENGINEERS
Bassam Badr
Kevin O’Connell, PE
Mojtaba Nahrvar, EIT
Jun Osalbo*
Ahmad Lame, PE*
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Work Plan / Technical Approach
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
CSG understands the City is looking for an engineering consultant to provide design engineering and
project management services. Design engineering included the preparation of plans and specifications
for capital improvement projects (CIP) of varying complexity. Project management services is the
support of City staff for various CIP’s, including State and Federally funded projects, projects of varying
complexity, budget, and size, and all phases of design and project management.
GENERAL APPROACH TO WORK
To serve the needs of the City, CSG draws upon our staff consisting of civil engineers, transportation
engineers, project managers, construction managers, construction inspectors, and traffic engineers. CSG
has successfully provided on-call contracts for numerous agencies including the Cities/Towns of
Glendora, Marina, Colma, South San Francisco, Millbrae, Hillsborough, San Mateo, Foster City, Belmont,
and San Carlos.
Over the years, CSG has delivered projects for municipalities in California. The key to our success is the
professional staff with direct government experience in Public Works. Following represents important
considerations to ensure quality work products are delivered efficiently:
x Understanding each project and the agency’s primary goals and objectives;
x Understanding agency’s financial constraints while creating opportunities and optimizing
resources;
x Preventing project overruns by estimating all project elements accurately;
x Preparing and monitoring project schedules and milestones;
x Addressing stakeholders and policy makers’ concerns and resolving conflicts;
x Complying with CEQA/NEPA procedures, mitigation measures, and best management practices;
x Coordinating utility companies and permitting agencies early in the preliminary phases;
x Designing to all applicable local codes, standards and plans;
x Communicating with City staff and contractors on a weekly basis;
x Monitoring and reporting project progress;
x Anticipating project issues and proposing practical solutions;
x Facilitating communication among Stakeholders
x Communicating with permitting and/or regulatory agencies
x Review for compliance with the approved Tentative Map and Conditions of Approval (maps)
x Review for compliance with the California Subdivision Map Act
x Review for compliance with the Professional Land Surveyor’s Act
x Preparation of Staff Report for City Council Approval, if required
x Conformance with the project improvement plans and other documents
x Attend follow-up meetings with Planning staff, the applicant, or others as needed to resolve
issues regarding the proposal. Review subsequent submittals of the proposal.
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DESIGN ENGINEERING APPROACH
Following represents CSG’s approach for managing the City’s CIP projects from inception to completion:
Project
Management
Plan
CSG will implement a project management plan where all project elements are
identified and documented. Our team will highlight any potential for change early
in the project development to allow for alternate approach studies and associated
costs.
Scope/Control
Management
Scope control occurs with the development of a well written scope of work as
defined by the City. As changes are identified, a change request process will be
followed encompassing the cost and schedule impact of each potential change, as
well as the additional scope description. Potential changes will be included in a
report that will be discussed in regularly scheduled meetings with the City. As
changes are approved, the appropriate revisions will be made to the Scope of
Work, the schedule and cost.
Schedule
Management
A baseline schedule will be developed and submitted for approval by the City for
the selected projects. CSG ensures that only contractually required dates are
constrained, and out-of-sequence activities are not present.
Quality
Management
CSG’s QA/QC Implementation Plan will include a Project Quality Management Plan
(QA) and the Quality Control (QC) process during construction.
Budget/Cost
Management
As project estimate is finalized, and it will be included in the project budget. In
case of a Change order, once the merit is established and the cost is negotiated
and finalized the schedule and budget will be revised accordingly. All baselines
revisions and change orders will be tracked and documented.
Internal &
External
Stakeholders
Coordination
As a multi-disciplinary engineering firm, we understand that solid team building,
and cooperation are required for the successful completion of an on-call contract.
To ensure effective teamwork, our team will hold regular meetings with the City,
utility companies, residents, and businesses to confirm project goals and
objectives. A clear understanding of each person’s role in the project is essential
and will be communicated to each team member.
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Design Checklist
CSG ‘s general design approach checklist is shown below. We make sure to address these items with the
agencies we work with to ensure a well-managed and designed project.
9 Design kick off meeting with the City, and record and distribute minutes
9 Identify permits required and prepare documentation
9 Right of way research and mapping
9 Coordination with affected property owners
9 Utility and other stakeholder coordination, mailing letters of intent, and determination and
coordination of any required relocations or conflict resolutions
9 AutoCAD base map development, using AutoCAD Civil 3D. Field assessments of existing features
9 Identification of applicable City/County/Caltrans Standard Plan details or development of
customized construction details
9 Prepare reports and recommendations (including CEQA/NEPA compliance)
9 Develop plans, specifications & estimates for construction
9 PS&E submittal review meetings with the City
9 Attend the City’s Design group to Construction group “Hand-off” meeting
9 Bid and award
9 Construction management support
9 Conduct “Lessons Learned” meeting
Project Coordination and Review Meetings
CSG prides itself on its ability to effectively communicate, build relationships, and partner with its
clients. CSG staff will actively participate in meetings, provide progress updates, and provide clear lines
of communication for the City. CSG strongly believes open and concise communication with internal and
external stakeholders is the key to the successful delivery of any project.
CSG’s Project Manager will act as the single point of contact with the City and check in on a regular basis
to discuss and coordinate project details and issues with the City. Coordination efforts will consist of
conference calls, emails, and in-person meetings.
In addition to on-going coordination, CSG will meet with City staff at the kick off meeting and the design
review meetings. During these in-person meetings to review the progress of the project, the PM
discusses any review comments provided by the City and stakeholders, reviews the project schedule and
budget, discusses any project issues with design, and identifies action items for all parties. CSG will also
be readily available during the bid and award process as well as construction phase of the project.
Bid Phase and Construction Support
CSG will readily provide bid phase and construction support on an as-needed basis to answer any
technical questions that may arise. These services may include, but are not limited to, the following:
x Responding to requests for information (RFI’s);
x Issuing plan clarifications;
x Attending pre-construction meeting;
x Attending post-construction meeting;
x Review and approve submittals;
x Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs);
x Prepare change orders;
x Attending field meetings;
x Record drawings preparation
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VARIOUS DESIGN ELEMENTS
Following is our approach to design of various elements in street improvement, roadway widening, and
rehabilitation/reconstruction project:
x Roadway / Complete Streets
CSG has designed many roadway and complete
street improvements projects for public agencies
throughout California. Each of these improvement
projects has had its own set of challenges, which
include but are not limited to existing physical
constraints, jurisdictional restrictions, community
opposition, and budgetary limitations. CSG will
identify and understand these challenges based on
discussions with the City, project stakeholders, and
the community. We propose design concepts in
compliance with the latest City’s Standards and design requirements, Caltrans Highway Design
Manual, California Highway Capacity Manual, AASHTO’s Policy on Geometric Design of Highways
and Streets, National Association of City Transportation Officials’ Urban Street Design Guide,
FHWA Transportation Research Board’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program
(NCHRP).
x Curb Ramps
Providing accessibility to sidewalks and curb ramps is critical for roadway projects in order to
meet ADA requirements. Depending on the physical constraints, there are limitations to the
type of curb ramps that can be constructed. During the selection process, CSG’s staff would
evaluate the existing grades, right-of-way limitations, drainage patterns and proximity to drain
inlets, sign relocations, stop bars and striping, signal foundations, pull boxes, and pedestrian
push button relocations. Being cognizant of these items during design will limit changes in the
field during construction and prevent potential change orders.
x Bulb-Outs
Bulb-outs not only effectively channelize vehicles and reduce high speed vehicle turning
movements, but they also create a safer environment for pedestrians by shortening the “at-risk”
crossing distance. They provide a refuge area that gives pedestrians a greater sight distance of
oncoming vehicles without having to encroach into the street. Bulb-outs should be designed to
allow for proper truck turning movements without blocking or restricting bicycle travel and
should contain gradual curves that still allow for street sweeping. CSG proposes bulb-outs and
the associated pedestrian and bicyclist safety measures with consideration of National
Association of City Transportation Officials’ Urban Street Design Guide, Caltrans Standard and
Specifications, and City’s Standards.
x Signing and Striping
Consideration should be given to include crosswalk markings, yield lines, and appropriate
signage at key intersections, particularly adjacent to schools to enhance visibility and increase
pedestrian safety. On a typical roadway improvement project, the stop bar, stop legend, stop
sign, and crosswalk marking may require addition and relocation, depending on the pedestrian
path of travel alignment between curb ramps. The use of pedestrian awareness equipment,
such as in-road-warning-lights, flashing beacons, LED enhanced flashing signage, pedestrian
countdown signals, street lighting, should be considered to increase the visibility, safety, and
awareness of pedestrians.
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x Sidewalks / Pedestrian Improvements
CSG has completed many pedestrian accessibility projects throughout the State of California.
CSG staff includes CASp certified personnel, in addition to ADA designers and construction
inspectors.
x Bicycle Improvements
CSG has completed numerous bicycle and trail
projects throughout the State of California. CSG staff
includes complete Streets and ATP designers with
extensive experience designing class 1, 2, 3, and 4.
CSG engineers are familiar with all the current
bicycle standards, Caltrans standards, ADA and
pedestrian standards, MUTCD ASHTO Guide for the
Development of Bicycle Facilities, NATCO’s Urban
Bikeway Design Guide, and ITE’s Recommended
Design Guideline to Accommodate Pedestrian and
Bicycles at Interchange.
x Stormwater Improvements
CSG performs hydrology and hydraulic analysis for existing
systems, prepares drainage reports, and proposes drainage
improvements using the latest versions of industry software
such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and HydraFlow, following the
City’s design standards. CSG also performs stormwater quality
and hydromodification analysis of the permanent treatment
measures using the Stormwater Quality Manual and
Handbook.
CSG is knowledgeable in the hydrologic investigation of storm
drain systems to evaluate drainage capacity, and condition
assessment of existing storm drains. Using the results of
these basic investigations, CSG has evaluated the storm
drains for rehabilitation and/or replacement. CSG is also
experienced in the design of repairs for slopes damaged by
inadequate storm drain system.
x Wastewater Improvements
CSG has completed a variety of wastewater improvement projects by developing innovative
solutions and incorporating new technologies that enable various agencies to optimize the
rehabilitation of sanitary sewer assets to meet hydraulic and regulatory requirements. A
common challenge for many agencies is prioritizing CIP projects to improve the overall
operation and performance of the system within a limited funding structure. CSG has partnered
with our clients in evaluating cost-effective solutions for both short and long-term projects.
Traditional open cut installations and replacements are still practical for most applications,
however CSG staff has experience in the application of various techniques for trenchless
construction. Trenchless construction techniques have been effective in minimizing traffic
disruption in high-volume streets, avoiding potential damage to other utilities, and reducing
pavement replacement.
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT APPROACH
Project management is central to the services provided by CSG. We take full ownership of our efforts,
seeking solutions and offering recommended courses of action, drawing upon our extensive municipal
project experience. Partnerships with our clients protect their interests while supporting the
communities they serve.
What separates a program from individual projects is the complexity and longer duration, but also the
need to work through uncertainties, refine alternatives and unify the various stakeholders through a
process that focuses on identifying, prioritizing, integrating and tracking the efforts comprising an
implementation plan. Despite a well-funded program with highly experienced and technically capable
engineers, a project can still falter if not expertly integrated and managed to meet the budget, schedule
and anticipated quality.
Capital Project Program Development & Implementation
CSG provides program-level project management, administration, and engineering services. We manage
multi-million-dollar water and sewer rehabilitation programs; roadway network assessments using the
Metropolitan Transportation Commission pavement management program; development and
implementation of property-owner, cost-shared, sidewalk repair programs; and offer full municipal
engineering staff augmentation services.
Program Management—CSG is experienced in management of a variety programs including Wet
Weather Programs, Joint Jurisdictional Sewer Line Replacements, Water and Sewer Bond-Funded Capital
Improvement Programs, Public Facilities Improvement Program.
Federal and State Grant Administration—CSG excels at guiding projects through the CEQA/NEPA
approval process and navigating the federal project administration, entitlement and authorization
process utilizing the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual. CSG was asked by six different
agencies to expedite, manage and administer their American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
Stimulus Package projects. Work scopes involved completing the mandatory Field Review and
Preliminary Environmental Study (PES) forms, working with Caltrans Local Assistance to obtain the
needed environmental clearance (NEPA), preparation of the Request for Construction Authorization (E-
76) package, and completion of the plans and specifications. CSG also assisted in the continued delivery
of construction management projects by providing Resident Engineer, construction administration and
inspection services.
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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT APPROACH
CSG’s experienced construction managers and inspectors provide construction administration for all
types of public works infrastructure projects including transportation, underground utilities, parks and
public facilities. Our staff is familiar with Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications, and uses the
provisions along with agency standards, project plans, specifications and other applicable reference
documents to enforce contract provisions. Most CSG construction managers have served as Resident
Engineers on projects involving Caltrans oversight and are accustomed to incorporating the higher
standard of project documentation required of a project subject to a federal audit. We employ a web-
based, integrated project control system closely following the Caltrans standards, monitoring all project
documentation including correspondence, submittals, RFIs, diaries, schedules, material testing, contract
change orders and progress payments. We also furnish photo and video documentation.
Construction Management
CSG acts as jurisdictional agent during the construction of CIP projects and is responsible for the
successful completion of construction by overseeing contractors’ activities. CSG staff is responsible for
ensuring that all work is built to the standards defined by the contract documents. Typical duties
performed by CSG’s construction managers include:
x Communicating and coordinating with project participants including the jurisdiction, contractor,
testing forces and regulatory/permitting agencies
x Monitoring and assessing project budgets and providing cost control
x Tracking project progress against the schedule and contract duration
x Resolving, as necessary, project issues that may cause project scope, cost or duration to vary
x Completing contract administration paperwork including, but not limited to, processing and
reviewing RFI’s, submittals, potential change orders, progress payments, and potential claims
x Supervising construction inspection efforts
x Coordinating and participating in weekly progress meetings to discuss and resolve project issues
x Reviewing and ensuring the accuracy of the contractors’ red-lined record drawings, preparing
the final punch list and overseeing punch list item resolution
Construction Inspection
Our inspectors are responsible for observing, measuring, and documenting contractors’ operations.
Typical duties performed by our inspectors include:
x Fully understanding requirements in plans and specifications, and maintaining an open dialog
with construction managers for clarifications as necessary
x Monitoring and coordinating operations with contractors to ensure that critical operations are
observed
x Bringing unacceptable work or material to the attention of the contractor and, if not resolved
promptly, bringing the matter to the attention of the construction manager for resolution
x Maintaining complete, up-to-date and accurate diaries and photo logs reflecting equipment
utilized; compliance with contract documents; work completed including the location, quantity
and methods; testing results; communications with the contractor including instructions,
suggestions and requests; instructions from the engineer; and communications with the public
or other agencies
x Reviewing construction staking
x Reviewing, measuring and calculating quantities for progress payments
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ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Staff Augmentation—Staffing fluctuations and temporary vacancies can often disrupt an agency’s ability
to provide core services. CSG offers full and part-time help on short notice. We integrate seamlessly into
agencies and jurisdictions as an extension of staff to overcome temporary workload spikes, run an entire
program, or assume responsibility for an entire public works, building or engineering division.
Typical staff augmentation design coordination and administration duties include:
x Performing initial design assessments, alternatives analysis, utility conflict analysis and services
in support of preliminary design
x Preparation of Request for Proposals (RFPs) and defining projects’ design intent and scope of
work
x Management of municipal public works projects from the preliminary design stages through
project completion and acceptance, including: meeting attendance, preparation of minutes,
performing plan checking, preparing and reviewing specifications and contract documents,
coordination with project stakeholders and outside agencies, performing constructability
reviews, managing the bidding and award process, and providing design support during project
construction
x Review and approval of infrastructure projects associated with development activity
x Providing City Council or Board of Supervisors support through development of staff reports,
exhibits, drawings, and presentation materials
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QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL
CSG’s in-house QA / QC Implementation Plan utilizes a peer review process on every project. Our
dedicated QA/QC Manager will be responsible for the following:
x Establishing guidelines & assigning accountable personnel and responsibilities for each task.
x Assuring that all deliverables are reviewed, including products from subconsultants.
x Monitoring the process to assure that the schedule and budget are followed.
x Participating in the internal and external reviews.
x Reviewing and signing off on deliverables before submittal to the clients.
Our 3-Level QA/QC process which ensures quality deliverables is graphically shown below:
The Implementation Plan highlights that quality control is the responsibility of every team member of
our staff at every level and at every milestone of the project development processes. All deliverables,
including technical engineering reports, studies, design drawings and calculations, and maps are subject
to a multi-tiered approach for review to ensure that all products are checked for accuracy, correctness,
completeness and conformity with the City’s municipal code and design guidelines and standards, State,
Federal and regulatory agencies requirements.
The QA / QC Manager conducts periodic audits of the QA / QC process to ensure that all reviews are
being properly conducted and documented by all team members.
Deliverables will be reviewed for:
x Compliance with approved formats, criteria, specifications, and professional standards of
practice
x Adequacy, clarity, ease of interpretation
x Consistency
x Constructability
x Compatibility of design discipline interfaces
x Errors and discrepancies
x Coordination with related designs and project elements
x Integration of design disciplines
x Incorporation of design changes
x Conformance to required environmental mitigation and governmental regulations QA DOCUMENTATION QA/QC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN DESIGN ENGINEER
•Conform to agency’s Municipal
Code, Standards & Specifications
LEVEL
1
PROJECT MANAGER
•Check for consistency
•Ensure client’s objectives are met
LEVEL
2
QA/QC MANAGER
• Constructability Reviews
• Comprehensive PS&E Reviews
LEVEL
3
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Cost & Price
Engineering and public works services are billed on a time-and-materials basis according to our standard rates.
Professional Engineering Services Hourly Rate
Administrative Assistant $75
Analyst $125
Engineering Designer $135
Construction Inspector $140
Senior Analyst $150
Assistant Resident Engineer $165
Assistant Engineer $145
Associate Engineer $165
Senior Construction Inspector $155
Senior Engineer $190
Senior Land Surveyor $190
Resident Engineer $200
Structure Representative $200
Senior Structural Engineer $210
Senior Project Manager $210
City/Principal Engineer $220
Senior Principal Engineer $240
Two-Person Survey Crew $320
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Professional Planning Services Hourly Rate
Planning Technician $85
Assistant Planner $105
Associate Planner $120
Senior Planner $135
Principal Planner $150
Planning Manager $185
Planning Director $205
All hourly rates include overhead costs including, but not limited to, salaries, benefits, Workers Compensation
Insurance, travel and office expenses. On each anniversary of the contract start date, CSG rate increase will be
calculated based on published CPI-U for the year. CSG will mail an invoice at the beginning of every month for
services rendered during the previous month.
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Appendix: Non-Collusion Affidavit
CSG’s signed non-collusion affidavit is provided on the following page.
7 SECTION
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT FORM
Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal
I, __________________________________ (name) hereby declare as follows:
I am ______________________________ of _________________________,
(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: _______________________________________
Cyrus Kianpour
President CSG Consultants, Inc.
Cyrus Kianpour
President
CSG Consultants, Inc.
3707 W. Garden Grove Blvd, Suite 100, Orange, CA 92868
______________
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Appendix: Insurance Acknowledgement
CSG is a fully insured corporation and currently maintains the insurance coverage indicated below and the
coverage required by the City. CSG will provide a certificate of insurance prior to contract execution.
COVERAGE Limits of Liability
WORKERS COMPENSATION Statutory
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY $1,000,000 Each Occurrence
$1,000,000 Personal & Advertising Injury
$2,000,000 General Aggregate
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY $5,000,000 Each Claim
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Appendix: Contract Exceptions
CSG has reviewed the City’s sample Professional Services Agreement, including insurance requirements, and
confirm our ability to meet the requirements of the Agreement.
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Appendix: Staff Resumes
Resumes of proposed staff are provided on the following pages.
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Peykan
LICENSES &
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Civil Engineer
State of California | 51996
LEED AP Certificate
United States Green Building Council
Project Management Certificate
Bureau of Engineering
City of Los Angeles
Certificate in Effective Negotiation
Karrass Institute
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Civil Engineering
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
University of Southern California
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
APWA member
ASCE member
Abbassi PE, LEED AP
Principal Engineer
Mr. Abbassi is an experienced executive level leader for large programs in Public Works,
Transportation, Development and Municipal Engineering. Through creation of a team
environment and project ownership atmosphere he achieved outcomes above and
beyond the expected performance levels. He consistently developed cohesive
management teams, established and monitored short-range and long-range goals,
budgets, and schedules. Mr. Abbassi has worked with regulatory agencies such as Army
Corps of Engineers, California Coastal Commission, and California Department of Fish and
Game, and has engaged with development firms to reach common grounds.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
City Engineer | City of City of Half Moon Bay, CA
Mr. Abbassi was responsible for complex and technical tasks related to capital infrastructure,
utilities, traffic studies and management, land development and other public works-related
projects and programs ensuring compliance with all codes and regulations. His work included
managing consultants for storm drain and sewer master plans as well as design consultants for
the Capital Improvement Projects. Under his supervision, the City developed a comprehensive
and robust 5-year capital program. It included a new Net Zero and LEED certified library as
well as Highway 1 “Safety and Operational Improvements” projects. Mr. Abbassi assisted the
City with its Solid Waste contract as well managing activities with the JPA for the Wastewater
Treatment Facility and pumping plants throughout the City.
Chief Development Officer | North County Transit District (NCTD)
Mr. Abbassi was responsible for directing and managing the activities of the Development
Services Division (DSD) comprised of Engineering and Capital Programs, Facility, Real Estate,
Maintenance of Way Departments and Signals and systems including Positive Train Control.
The Engineering department performed the oversight of the work performed by SANDAG (San
Diego Association of Governments) on LOSSAN Corridor capacity enhancement (double
tracking the railroad right of way) and the replacement of 22 bridges in the 60 miles of right of
way. In addition, Development Services Division collaborated with the Planning Division in
advancing efforts for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) projects in NCTD right-of-way.
Project Manager | City of Los Angeles
Coordination, review and approval of Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s EXPO II, and
Regional Connector projects and their interface with the City’s infrastructures and facilities.
Reviewed the preliminary design and RFP, coordination with the Design/Build contractors and
their consultants through completion of design and approval of the projects’ plans for
construction. Closely managed the MTA’s projects interface with the City of Los Angeles,
coordinated deliverables with the City’s departments, to ensure accurate and timely execution
of public improvements, in accordance with the prescribed standards, and uninterrupted and
safe service delivery to the public.
Private Development Plan Checking Group | West Los Angeles District Office, City of Los
Angeles, CA
Mr. Abbassi helped establish Public Works Improvement Requirements and Conditions for
Subdivision and Land Use projects; these included street, storm drain, sanitary sewer, grading,
erosion control and review of Environmental Impact Report (EIR), preparation and review of
construction bonds documents for improvements in conjunction with private development
projects. Led and directed the group responsible for the issuance of over 500 private
development projects’ plan check permits and construction.
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Lawrence
LICENSES &
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Civil Engineer
State of California
| C57397
Professional Land Surveyor
State of California
| L7934
Qualified Stormwater
Designer/Practitioner
| 23449
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering,
California Polytechnic State University
|San Luis Obispo, CA
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
American Council of Engineering
Companies
East Bay Chapter
Past President (2013-2014)
American Public Works Association
American Society of Civil Engineers
Lau PE, PLS, QSD/P
Principal Engineer
Mr. Lau has over 24 years of civil engineering design and project management experience. He
possesses a strong technical background in the master planning, design, and construction of
Caltrans and local roadways, complete streets, roundabouts, parking lots, drainage and utility
improvements for public agencies. He is also experienced in site layout, grading, drainage, and
backbone infrastructure improvements for low, medium, and high density residential and
mixed-use developments.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
2016-17 Street Resurfacing Project | City of Stockton, CA
Mr. Lau served as the Project Manager for this federally funded pavement rehabilitation project
along four arterials and collectors. He oversaw the preliminary and final design of pavement
rehabilitation and preparation of a PS&E bid package in an aggressive design schedule. He managed
a design team to conduct pavement section investigations select and recommend the most
appropriate pavement treatments, perform life cycle cost analysis for each selected pavement
treatment alternative, develop a pavement recommendation report with preferred treatments
identified for each roadway, locate existing survey monuments and right-of-way, assist the City to
file corner records after alterations to the survey monuments, coordinate with utility companies on
adjustments of their facilities to finished grades, and prepare layout, striping, traffic handling and
detour plans, construction cost estimate and specifications.
2016 Local Street Sealing Project| City of Campbell, CA
Mr. Lau served as the Project Manager for this slurry seal, microsurfacing, and crack seal
project. He performed a “project-level” field assessment of their street network to determine
the actual condition and technical needs of various residential and neighborhood-collector
streets and assembled a list of candidate street with pavement rehabilitation options including
slurry seal, microsurfacing or future asphalt rubber cape seal. After prioritizing the treatment
options based upon adjacent street batching, dig outs repairs, surface texture and raveling as
an indicator of timeliness and conflicts with planned utility work or other CIP projects, he
managed a design team to determine the most appropriate treatment option based on the
City’s budget and prepare a bid package within a tight design schedule.
Magnolia Ave / Grande Ave & Mission Rd/Evergreen Ave Safety Improvements | City of South
San Francisco, CA
As project manager, Mr. Lau was responsible for overseeing the final design and preparation
of PS&E for two intersections at accelerated schedule in order to secure E-76 Authorization for
Construction and meet the funding deadline. He oversaw the design of new traffic signals,
bulbouts with ADA-compliant curb ramps, drainage inlets, and pipes. He also conducted the
QA/QC of PS&E packages, Right-of-Way and Utility Certificates for processing Caltrans Local
Assistance E-76 Application.
Walnut Ave Rule 20A | County of Merced, CA
Mr. Lau was the project manager responsible for managing the final design and preparation of
PS&E documents for the reconstruction of a three-quarter mile long Walnut Avenue from
Santa Fe Drive to California Street. He also coordinated with utility companies to determine
the locations of the proposed joint trench and the placements of utility vaults in order to
minimize the conflicts with the proposed roadway and drainage improvements as well as the
impacts to the adjacent private properties. Mr. Lau oversaw the design of roadway
improvements including new pavement sections, curb and gutter, bulbouts, speed table, Class
II bike lane, storm drains and inlets, retention basin and streetlights. He reviewed plat and
legal descriptions for acquisitions of right-of-ways from six adjacent properties.
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Michael
LICENSES and CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Civil Engineer
State of California
| 56550
Qualified SWPPP
Developer/Practitioner
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Civil
Engineering,
San Jose State University
|San Jose, CA
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
South Bay Transportation Offices
Association (SBTOA), Past
President
Toastmasters International
Club: 04840677
Fisher PE, QSD/P
Principal Engineer
Mr. Fisher is a civil engineer with over 24 years of experience in civil/roadway design, drainage
design, traffic engineering, specification writing, engineering report writing and project
management. He has managed teams of engineers, working to deliver over a dozen projects
ranging in size from $20,000 to $22,000,000 with project status ranging from project
initiation/feasibility/study phase to approval/environmental phase to final design and
construction.
Mr. Fisher has experience managing the design of pavement rehabilitation projects through
various means, including alternative overlay to full depth structural sections. He is also
experienced in providing value engineering to ensure the client’s pavement management
budget has maximum impact.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Various Streets & Roads Project | City of Millbrae, CA
Mr. Fisher served as the Project Manager for this pavement project which involved a major City
arterial, Millbrae Avenue, and a residential Street, Magnolia Avenue. The project also included
pavement coring sample testing, surveying, pavement recommendations report, traffic handling
plans, ADA curb ramp upgrades, traffic signal repair and traffic detours. Stakeholder coordination
was required with Caltrans Local Assistance for compliance with Federal funding guidelines (an E-76
was obtained for this project), as well as Caltrans Encroachment Permit Department for coordination
with Caltrans design review staff regarding Caltrans owned facilities.
2016 Street Reconstruction at Various Locations | City of San Mateo, CA
Mr. Fisher served as the Project Manager for this street reconstruction project. The project involved
mobilization; traffic control; sign relocations; concrete improvements, include installation of ADA
curb ramps, sidewalks, curb & gutter and driveways. Concrete road pavement removals and
replacements; asphalt concrete grinding; asphalt concrete deep lift digout repairs; roadway
reflective cracking mitigation via crack sealing, subgrade enhancement geotextile; hot mix asphalt
paving; utility adjustments to grade; catch basin, RCP and HDPE storm drain pipe installation; tree
removal; pavement striping, markings, and markers; and other related work.
Junipero Serra at King Boulevard Intersection Improvements | City of South San Francisco,
CA
Project Manager for this Bicycle and pedestrian friendly traffic signal upgrade project. The project
goal was to improve mobility for all modes, and brings the intersection up to current standards for
bicyclists, pedestrians, and ADA access. Project included preliminary design, community outreach,
agency coordination including Caltrans. The project scope included redesign of the existing medians
and right-turn islands to improve intersection geometry and provide ADA compliance, replacement
of the existing traffic signals located in the median with mast arm signals to improve visibility,
addition of a speed feedback sign on southbound Junipero Serra, and extension of existing bike lanes
along Junipero Serra Boulevard through the King Drive intersection to improve bicycle safety.
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Katherine
LICENSES &
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Civil Engineer
State of California | 82702
Qualified SWPPP
Developer/Practitioner
| 25313
Certified LEED Green Associate
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Civil
Engineering
Santa Clara University | Santa
Clara, CA
Bachelor of Science, Civil
Engineering
Santa Clara University | Santa
Clara, CA
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
American Public Works
Association (APWA)
APWA Engineering and
Technology Committee
East Bay Municipal Engineers
(EBME)
American Society of Civil
Engineers (ASCE)
Toastmasters International
Vice President, Membership
Club: 4840673
Sheehan PE, QSD/QSP
Senior Engineer
Ms. Sheehan has over five years of experience in municipal engineering. She has helped
assemble over twenty municipal plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) packages and
has engineered the designs for several roadway rehabilitation, pedestrian and bicyclist
accessibility, and storm drainage projects. She is highly proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and
has excellent verbal and written communication skills. Recently, she was appointed to the
national APWA Engineering and Technology Committee.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Railroad Avenue Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project | City of Pittsburg
Ms. Sheehan served as the Project Engineer for this storm drain improvement project,
which involved the construction of a parallel storm drain to supplement the existing
capacity and mitigate flooding to private properties. She prepared the 65% through final
bid documents (plans, specifications, and estimates), for this project, and provided
construction support to work around unforeseen utility conflicts.
Hearst Avenue Complete Streets Project | City of Berkeley, CA
Ms. Sheehan served as the Project Engineer for this federally-funded complete street
project, which included the reconfiguration of Hearst Avenue to include dedicated bike
lanes, shared lanes, new sidewalks, and ADA Improvements. She prepared Local
Assistance technical memoranda, peer reviewed the 65% plans, and prepared a
preliminary bioretention area design.
On-Call Drainage and Civil Design Services | City of Berkeley
Ms. Sheehan served as the Project Engineer for on-call contract, which included various
projects within the City of Berkeley, including pipeline rehabilitation and drainage
improvements at five locations within the City, and two pilot green infrastructure
projects. Low impact development designs included permeable pavers, a detention vault,
bioretention areas, and valley gutter improvements. She also served as Construction
Inspector for the Allston Way Permeable Paver Project. She prepared the project PS&Es at
each submittal stage.
First Street and City Alley Resurfacing Project | City of Los Altos, CA
Ms. Sheehan is the Project Engineer for these two resurfacing projects, which involve
rehabilitation of 20 city alleyways as well as First Street between West Edith Avenue and
State Street. She prepared the project PS&E package, Basis of Design Report, and
coordinated with utility owners for adjustments of their facilities.
Safe Routes to School Project | City of San Mateo, CA
Ms. Sheehan serves as the Associate Engineer for this federally-funded project, which
involves curb extensions, curb ramps, and rectangular rapid flashing beacons. In addition
to preparing the PS&Es for work adjacent to three school sites, she helped to coordinate
the work of four design consultants and assemble a single bid schedule and set of
technical specifications in anticipation of the Caltrans E-76 Request to Proceed with
Construction on behalf of the City.
Grant Street and Seaport Drive Rehabilitation Projects | City of Vallejo, CA
Ms. Sheehan served as the Project Engineer and prepared the project PS&Es for these
roadway rehabilitation projects. The Grant Street project involved two-phase concrete
and roadway rehabilitation, valley gutters, road alignment adjustments, curb ramp
reconstruction, and full depth reclamation. The Seaport Drive project involved full depth
reclamation and curb ramp reconstruction.
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David
LICENSES &
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer
State of California
| C78138
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Civil
Engineering
University of California Davis
Davis, CA
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
American Public Works
Association (APWA)
Toastmasters International
Secretary
Club: 4840677
Seto PE
Senior Engineer
Mr. Seto is a Senior Engineer with over 12 years of experience in the transportation field.
Mr. Seto has been a project engineer for multiple transportation projects and was
responsible for the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates for traffic signals,
lighting, traffic operation system, ramp metering, streetscape improvements, roadway
intersection, grade separations, and stage construction projects. He is knowledgeable of
and has prepared designs to Caltrans, Counties, and Cities standards. He is proficient in
the use of MicroStation and AutoCad Civil 3D.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Beach and Reservation Road Roundabouts | City of Marina, CA
Mr. Seto was the Project Engineer for this roundabout project for the City of Marina. The
project created two roundabouts, at one of the city’s main entrances adjacent to a
freeway interchange. The project helped create a gateway entry statement to one of the
City’s main commercial corridors. The scope also included decorative lighting, bicycle and
pedestrian safety improvements, and landscaping improvements to create an attractive
entry to the city.
Fair Oaks Bikeway and Streetscape | City of Sunnyvale, CA
Mr. Seto served as the Project Engineer for this project. The scope involved the
installation of Class III green bicycle markings and bicycle detector markings along with
various intersection improvements. Work included the detailed grading design of several
curb returns to meet ADA requirements, restriping of various intersections and
replacement of concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter.
2017 Pavement Rehabilitation Project | City of Sunnyvale, CA
Mr. Seto served as the Project Engineer for this annual street pavement rehabilitation
project. The scope involved the rehabilitation of 2 streets in the City of Sunnyvale. Work
included the design of grind and HMA overlay, digouts, utility adjustments, curb ramps,
concrete sidewalk, curb, gutter and driveway replacement, and striping plans.
2016 Street Reconstruction at Various Locations| City of San Mateo, CA
Mr. Seto served as the Design Engineer for street improvements at various locations
throughout San Mateo. The project involved concrete road pavement removals and
replacements of various streets, installation of ADA curb ramps, sidewalks, curb & gutter,
and driveways. Also included were utility adjustments to grade, installation of catch
basins, RCP and HDPE storm drain pipe installation, pavement striping, markings, and
markers; and other related work. He also managed the preparation of Caltrans
encroachment permit.
Mary Avenue Bike Lane | City of Sunnyvale, CA
Mr. Seto served as CSG’s design engineer for this project. The scope involved installing a
class II bike lane on both sides of Mary Ave from Fremont Ave to Maude Avenue (3 miles).
Civil scope of work includes concrete improvements, asphalt concrete digout repairs,
crack sealing, slurry seal, utility adjustments and other related work.
Measure J and L & Annual Pavement Rehabilitation 2015 | City of Orinda, CA
This Measure J & L project rehabilitated local/residential roads with a PCI value less than
25. The scope included identifying various depths of full depth rehabilitation to
rehabilitate 23 local roads and two collector roads. As Project Engineer, Mr. Seto was
responsible for the field assessments, utility company coordination, and development of
PS&E documents. He also assisted in the preparation of addendums and bud support.
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Kelly
LICENSES &
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Civil Engineer
State of California | 57167
Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD)
| 00477
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
Civil and Environmental Engineering
California Polytechnic State University
| San Luis Obispo, CA
TRAINING
Stormwater Treatment Facility Inspections
| SCVURPPP
CASQA Stormwater Quality Effectiveness
Evaluation Measures | BASMAA
Sustainable Stormwater Management:
Integrated Planning and Green
Infrastructure | ICMA
Sustainable Streets Workshop
(Green Streets) | San Mateo County
Advance Your Sustainability Initiatives
through Improved Stormwater
Management | ICMA
Construction Site Management Controls
| SFEP/ RWQCB
Rural Roads/ Rural Public Works BMPs
Wetlands Design and Construction
| RWQCB
Construction Site Management Controls
| SFEP/ RWQCB
Creek Restoration and Re-Construction
| RWQCB
Bio-retention Sizing Tool (web-based)
| Clearcreek Solutions
Carroll PE, QSD
Senior Project Manager
Ms. Carroll has 20 twenty years of experience in project management and program
development, with 10 years of experience managing staff and mentoring interns. Prior to
joining CSG, she served as Program Manager and Business Administrator for the West Valley
Clean Water Program. In this role, she managed a partnership between the Cities of Campbell,
Monte Sereno, Saratoga, and Town of Los Gatos to implement municipal stormwater
protection and public education programs to meet State required actions under an NPDES
Stormwater Permit.
Ms. Carroll is skilled in project management as well stormwater program management. She has
expertise in development of local implementation plans and in reviewing projects for
compliance with NPDES permit requirements, Local Ordinances, Project Conditions of Approval,
and any other permits or regulations enforced at the municipal, state, or federal level.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Project Manager – C.4 Inspection Programs | Cities of San Carlos and Half Moon Bay, and
Town of Colma, CA
Ms. Carroll currently manages C4 Inspection services for Cities of San Carlos, Half Moon Bay and
Colma. She provides oversight and guidance to Inspectors and coordinates communication and
deliverables to City Staff.
Project Manager – C3(h) Inspection Programs | Cities of Half Moon Bay and Burlingame, CA
Ms. Carroll currently manages C3(h) Inspection services for Cities of Half Moon Bay and provides in-
field and training services to City of Burlingame. She provides oversight and guidance to Inspectors
and coordinates communication and deliverables to City Staff.
Program Manager/Business Administrator | West Valley Clean Water Program (Cities of
Campbell, Monte Sereno, Saratoga &Town of Los Gatos, CA)
Ms. Carroll managed a partnership between four public agencies to implement municipal
stormwater protection and public education programs to meet State required actions under an
NPDES Stormwater Permit. Under renewed MOU and organization restructure, Ms. Carroll was also
responsible for business, administration, and finance management, including development and
implementation of office protocols for finance and administrative functions, as well as
communication protocols for the Oversight Committee. Additional duties included permit
management and analysis, program development and implementation, and report documentation
and submittal.
Program Manager | West Valley Clean Water Program
Ms. Carroll established a start-up program and developed, coordinated and implemented common
municipal permit-required stormwater protection programs, tasks and reporting sections for four
smaller (non-full service) municipalities of similar background and size.
Assistant Engineer | City of Los Altos, CA
As an Assistant Engineer, Ms. Carroll coordinated and managed Public Works’ Capital Improvement
Projects, issued public works permits, conducted public works inspections, and implemented the
City’s newly adopted stormwater program.
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Sandra
LICENSES &
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Civil Engineer
State of California | 52583
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Washington State University
| Pullman, WA
Meditch PE
Senior Engineer
Ms. Meditch is a seasoned civil engineer with over 25 years of professional experience.
During her career, she has served as project engineer on a variety of projects from
residential to commercial. Her experience includes project design and staff oversight,
coordination of communication between clients, sub-consultants and public agencies;
preparation of specifications, creation of cost estimates and construction administration.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Gladstone Reservoir Tank Demolition | City of Glendora, Ca
Ms. Meditch served as the Project Engineer for the demolition and removal of an existing
1.5 MG water tank, including booster station. In addition to the tank removal, she
designed a parking lot with drought tolerant landscaping on the site of the removed water
tank.
Acting Development Engineer | Cities of Milpitas, Gilroy, Marina
Ms. Meditch reviewed planning applications for tentative maps, demolition, grading,
building, and site improvement permits. She was also a project manager for in-house and
off-site review and approval associated with residential improvements; and managed
construction issues with City staff and contractor.
While with the City of Marina, Ms. Meditch provided technical support to the City
Strategic Development Center.
Project Engineer | Various Cities
As a Project Engineer, Ms. Meditch was responsible for design of grading, utility (storm,
sanitary, and water supply), and striping plans, preparation of cost estimate and
construction coordination, and AutoCAD aspects of the project. She supervised in-house
staff and coordinated design work with sub-consultants, clients, and all other public
agencies. Her notable projects included:
x Hollister Pavement Reconstruction Project, Phase II & III | City of Hollister
x Eagle Ridge | City of Gilroy
x Memorial Drive/Sunnyslope Road Intersection Reconstruction | City of Hollister
x Westside Drive Widening and Improvements | City of Hollister
x East 14th Street/ Mission Blvd. / State Route 185 | City of Hayward
x Pacific View | City of Pacifica
x Various Commercial Projects | City of Pleasanton
x Mountain View Lightrail | Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, San Jose
x Winchester Lightrail Corridor| Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, San
Jose
x Capital Lightrail Corridor | Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, San Jose
Design Engineer | Various Cities
Ms. Meditch was responsible for design work and specifications using Caltrans Standard
Specifications. Her notable projects included:
x Will Rogers Court Homes | City of San Jose
x Hesperian Boulevard, Industrial Boulevard | City of Hayward
x Commercial Development | City of Mountain View
x City of San Jose
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Nourdin
LICENSES &
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Civil Engineer
State of California | C52446
Trench Excavation Safety
Confined Space Training
Cal OSHA 40-Hour HAZMAT
Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Training
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Civil Engineering
Tennessee State University
| Nashville, TN
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
University of Texas
| Austin, TX
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil Engineers
(ASCE)
Earthquake Engineering Research
Institute
American Public Works Association
(APWA)
Silicon Valley Chapter
Khayata PE
Resident Engineer
Mr. Khayata has over 27 years of experience in project management, civil & municipal
engineering, and construction management. He has served as a resident engineer on
many transportation, public works, development, and infrastructure projects throughout
California. He managed projects from inception through close out including administrating
federally funded projects. Mr. Khayata worked for Caltrans before joining the private
sector. His background experience includes earthwork, asphalt concrete pavement, PCC
pavement, traffic signalization, concrete barriers, soundwalls, drainage, box culverts,
erosion control, and traffic control. Mr. Khayata is proficient in interpretation of contract
documents, writing, and negotiating contract change orders, reviewing and approving
contract’s submittals, and supervision of field inspectors. Mr. Khayata manages the
construction management division for CSG Consultants.
Mr. Khayata’s municipal experience includes serving as the City Engineer for the City of
Marina for the last 8 years. He is responsible for the overall coordination and direction of
the public works processes and the day to day management of the municipal engineering
division. His duties include managing and implementing the capital improvement program
(CIP), managing design and construction projects and overseeing development projects.
Mr. Khayata exemplifies strong leadership and management skills. He is strategic,
politically astute and has a good understanding of the big picture and vision outlined by
the City Council. He is interpersonal and possesses good communication, presentation,
and writing skills. Mr. Khayata has earned the respect and trust of City staff, City manager,
Council and the businesses & residents by delivering projects that meet the needs of the
broader Community.
Recently, Mr. Khayata has served as Construction Manager / Resident Engineer for
projects in the City of Sunnyvale and City of Cupertino.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
City Engineer | City of Marina, CA
Since 2006, Mr. Khayata has been providing staff augmentation services in the capacity of a
City Engineer. He is responsible for the overall coordination and direction of the public works
processes and the day to day management of the municipal engineering division He manages
a capital Improvement program budget of $300 million and development budget of over $700
Million.
Blossom Hill Rd. Improvements | Town of Los Gatos, CA
Mr. Khayata was the resident engineer for this state funded project performed under a Safe
route to School program. The work involved road widening, resurfacing, overlay, new parking
area, storm drain, utility relocation, new C/G, sidewalk, curb ramps & driveways, bike lanes,
striping, signing, street lights and lighted crosswalks.
Highway 101/Tennant Avenue Interchange | City of Morgan Hill, CA
Mr. Khayata was the resident engineer for this project to widen the existing Tennant Avenue
overcrossing at Highway 101 to four lanes and improve the traffic flow through the
interchange. Work included the construction of a new bridge structure, northbound 101 on-
ramp loop for eastbound Tennant traffic, high occupancy vehicle (HOV) bypass lane, ramp-
metering infrastructure, joint trench installation for the underground conversion of electrical
and communications utilities, asphalt concrete pavement, traffic signal modifications, safety
and street lighting, drainage and erosion control improvements, 12” main water line
installation, concrete structures and flatwork (i.e. sidewalk, driveways, access ramps), signage,
landscaping restoration, and pavement.
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David
LICENSES &
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Civil Engineer
State of California | C71287
Caltrans Resident Engineers Academy
ICBO Certified Special Inspector
Reinforced Concrete
NASSCO PACP Certified
CPR Certification
New Concepts for Improving Public
Works Construction Inspection Skills
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
San Jose State University
| San Jose, CA
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
Water and Environment Federation
(WEF)
California Water Environment
Association (CWEA)
American Public Works Association
(APWA)
Bishop PE
Resident Engineer
Mr. Bishop is a licensed Professional Civil Engineer and Principal Engineer for CSG
Consultants, Inc. and has over 24 years of experience in program management,
geotechnical, civil & municipal engineering, and construction management. With his
experience as an Assistant City Engineer, project manager, CIP Manager, and resident
engineer, in various cities throughout San Mateo County, he has the extensive experience
necessary to successfully design, manage, and achieve compliance with contract plans
and specifications.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
During the last three years Mr. Bishop has been managing a variety of projects in San Mateo
County. Most recently he has managed several projects in the Cities of Burlingame, Millbrae,
San Mateo, Pacifica and the Town of Colma. Prior to this time, Mr. Bishop has been working in
the Town of Hillsborough as the Assistant City Engineer. He has played a key role in
identifying, scoping, planning, budgeting, and managing numerous capital improvements for
Sewer, Water, Storm Drain, Street, and Public Facility projects over the past twenty years. His
CIP management experience has allowed for successful completion of over 50 projects totaling
more than 30 million dollars while in Hillsborough. His experience with capital improvements
has allowed him to assist Public Works divisions to identify and remedy several emergency
projects and regulatory compliance efforts including sewer overflows, water main breaks, and
storm drain flooding. While in Hillsborough, Mr. Bishop played a primary role in sewer
collection system compliance efforts, by managing the development of a 20 - year sewer
master plan and developing a 5 – Year CIP program totaling over $41 million dollars. He if
familiar with the area and has managed several projects in conjunction with and adjacent to
the City of Millbrae in the past. Mr. Bishop has experience utilizing many replacement and
rehabilitation techniques to maximize I & I reduction including: open trench, pipe bursting, slip
lining, pipe reaming, and CIPP lining.
Various Streets and Roads Pavement Project | City of Millbrae, CA
Mr. Bishop served as the Resident Engineer for this pavement project for a major City arterial,
Millbrae Avenue, and a residential street, Magnolia Avenue. The project included pavement
rehabilitation, ADA curb ramp upgrades, traffic signal repair, traffic handling plans, and traffic
detours.
Manhole Replacement – DAPS Influent Line | City of San Mateo, CA
This project consisted of replacing several severely corroded manholes (>20’ deep) that had
lost structural integrity. Mr. Bishop scoped, designed, and managed the project for the City of
San Mateo. As the designer and project manager he was able to save the City significant
money by providing innovative solutions to the manhole replacement project. In-lieu of
replacing the structures by traditional means he designed the project to allow contractors to
bid on installation of polymer-manhole inserts systems. This saved the City approximately 60%
in overall cost and reduced the time of installation in half.
Hillside Beautification Improvement Project Phase I | Town of Colma, CA
The project consisted of a road diet with full depth pavement reconstruction, pedestrian
accessibility/safety enhancements, 14 new ADA compliant ramps, bulb-outs, high visibility
cross walks, storm drain modifications and improvements, traffic signals, installation of
approximately 2300 linear feet of new sidewalk, installation of 30 new LED street lights and
retrofit of 30 existing cobra head street lights, new bicycle lanes and 11 new bio-retention
basin installations.
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Merrill
LICENSES and
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer
State of California
| 55365
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Santa Clara University
| Santa Clara, CA
Buck PE
Senior Principal Engineer
Mr. Buck has 25 years of civil engineering experience, fifteen of which have been spent
working directly for public agencies. Prior to joining CSG he served as the Deputy Public
Works Director/City Engineer for the City of San Bruno. Mr. Buck has held increasingly
responsible engineering positions in the cities of Mountain View, Millbrae and Redwood
City. In his 10 years with CSG, he has served the cities of San Carlos, Sunnyvale and Tracy
in project management and municipal staff augmentation assignments. His wealth of
experience includes:
x Project in the areas of Water, Sewer, Storm, Streets, Facilities and Traffic
x Design, Construction Management and Inspection
x CIP Program and Project Management, Contract Administration
x Land Development Review and Permitting
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Public Works Superintendent | Union City
Mr. Buck is currently serving as the part-time Superintendent for the City of Union City where
he supports the Parks, Streets, Fleet and Facilities Divisions. In this capacity, Mr. Buck helps
with day to day decisions, prepares staff reports, tracks the Division budget and manages
Maintenance related Capital Project delivery.
CIP Program Management & Project Delivery | San Bruno & San Carlos
For the cities of San Bruno and San Carlos, Mr. Buck developed and managed a comprehensive
CIP work plan to schedule and track the status of the City’s capital projects over time. He
developed spreadsheets to help communicate project delivery expectations with upper
management while also balancing project workload among available staff. Mr. Buck has also
managed an assortment of CIP projects directly, through the design and construction phases.
City Engineer | San Bruno & San Carlos
Mr. Buck served for four years as Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer for the City of
San Bruno. In addition to managing the Design, Construction, Traffic and Land Development
Sections, he was responsible for the delivery of the City’s Capital Improvements Program. He
served as the City’s Traffic Engineer and staff liaison to the Traffic Safety and Parking
Committee and presented various Division agenda items to the City Council. While at CSG,
Mr. Buck assisted the City of San Carlos in a similar capacity, serving as Acting City Engineer
while they recruited to fill the vacant position.
Construction Management | Mountain View & Sunnyvale
Mr. Buck served as a Senior Engineer in the Construction Section with the City of Mountain
View. He also assisted the City of Sunnyvale for three years as the Construction Section
Manager in a staff augmentation assignment where he coordinated a staff of four inspectors
and a project engineer. Construction projects that Mr. Buck has managed include street
resurfacing and reconstruction, sidewalk repair, water, sewer and treatment plant system
upgrades, building and facility renovations. On federally funded projects, Mr. Buck served as
the Resident Engineer, and is very familiar with Caltrans Local Assistance requirements.
Engineering Design & Pavement Management| Tracy & Redwood City
Mr. Buck has managed the design of numerous projects over his career, with an early
emphasis on those involving street resurfacing. He has lead efforts involving the use of slurry
seals, micro surfacing, rubberized cape seals, AC overlays, rubberized AC overlays, full depth
reclamation (FDR) and dig out repairs. Earlier in his career, Mr. Buck worked for the City of
Redwood City where he was responsible for the implementation of the City’s Pavement
Management Program.
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Jun
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, National University
| San Diego, CA
Osalbo
Construction Inspector
Mr. Osalbo has over 30 years of public sector experience in the fields of construction
management, construction inspection, and quality assurance. Prior to joining CSG, Mr.
Osalbo worked as a Construction Coordinator and Resident Engineer for the City of
Oakland. This role has allowed him to administer construction contracts for several capital
improvement projects. The variety of projects include: engineering and architectural
projects, new park construction, traffic signal installation, main storm and sanitary sewer
construction and rehabilitation, right of way construction, streetscape, asphalt paving,
sidewalk, curb and gutter, irrigation, landscaping and public facility construction.
As a Construction Inspector, Mr. Osalbo’s responsibilities include administering
construction contracts from Notice to Proceed through Notice of Completion, reviewing
construction drawings and recommending changes to adhere to construction standards.
Mr. Osalbo also negotiates change orders, processes monthly payments, maintains
contract construction records, and inspects construction work in compliance with project
plans and specifications. Jun works with the public and agency officials, coordinating work
with consultants, engineers, architects, utility companies, City staff, and stake holders. His
responsibilities also include enforcing conditions of approval and municipal codes,
monitoring various construction works from grading to landscaping.
Mr. Osalbo is familiar with Caltrans design, traffic, as well as construction manuals and
Local Assistance Procedure Manuals.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Permit Engineer / Permit Inspection| City of Union City, CA
Mr. Osalbo performed review of encroachment permits, capital improvement inspections,
NPDES inspections, and provided daily inspection reports to the City. He performed inspection of
pavement rehabilitation, sidewalk/curb ramp improvements, and residential development
projects.
Construction Inspector | City of Dublin, CA
Mr. Osalbo performed construction inspection for various development as well as CIP projects.
Inspections included streetscape, sewer, water, wastewater, and storm drain improvements
for various aspects of these projects. Additional duties included inspection of encroachment
permits, SWPPP, and grading.
Cape Seal/ Overlay and HMB Trail | City of Half Moon Bay, CA
Mr. Osalbo was the construction inspector/assistant resident engineer for two pavement
rehabilitation projects in Half Moon Bay Street Resurfacing - Cape Seal and Overlay Project.
The work required daily inspection and reports, writing change orders, processing progress
payments and coordination with City Maintenance.
Street Resurfacing Project | Town of Hillsborough, CA
Mr. Osalbo was the construction inspector for this city-wide repaving project. The work
involved daily inspection of asphalt paving, crack seal installation, cape seal preparation and
completion. This work included quantity verification and quality assurance on asphalt paving,
digout, striping and pavement structure reinstallation.
Sewer Rehabilitation by CIPP | City of Los Altos, CA
Inspection of 3 sections of sanitary sewer pipe rehabilitation by CIPP method with extensive
bypass piping and traffic control. Mr. Osalbo reviewed the pre-video submittal, the CIPP
installation and the post-video acceptance.
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Ahmad
LICENSES &
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Civil Engineer
California | #C44820
EDUCATION
M.S. in Structural Engineering
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO
B.S. in Civil Engineering
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
Lamé PE
Construction Inspector
Mr. Lamé has over 25 years of civil engineering experience on numerous bridge and
highway projects in California, and construction management experience for multi-level
steel and concrete frame residential building projects overseas. His background also
includes, but is not limited to, fabrication designs for precast/pre-stressed concrete bridge
girders, seismic retrofitting, and Caltrans specifications.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Construction Management & Inspection
Mr. Lamé has provided or is currently providing construction management and inspection
services for the following CSG client agencies:
x CIP & Permit Inspection | City of South San Francisco
Mr. Lamé provided public works inspection services for this CSG client for a five-month
period. During this time, he performed capital improvement project and permit
inspections in commercial and residential areas. Improvements included, but were not
limited to streets, sidewalks, sewer, and storm water.
x Storm Water Construction Inspection | City of Half Moon Bay
Mr. Lamé performed inspections for C4 (Industrial & Commercial Discharge), C6
(Construction Inspection), and C3 (New Development & Redevelopment).
x Construction Inspection | City of Millbrae
Mr. Lamé provided inspection services for a sanitary sewer pipeline smoke testing
project.
x Construction Management & Inspection | City of Foster City
Mr. Lamé performed utility construction management inspection for several land
development projects in Foster City, including the Gilead Sciences Campus, the BioMed
Reality site, and the Triton mixed use development.
x Permit Inspection | City of San Carlos
Mr. Lamé provided permit inspection services.
Assistant Structure Representative | City of Bakersfield, CA
Mr. Lamé served as the Assistant Structure Representative on the $21M Hosking Avenue/State
Route 99 Interchange Project. The project included removal of a four-span CIP/PS box girder
bridge over SR99 under traffic detours.
Lead Structural Inspector | County of San Bernardino, CA
This project consisted of more than a dozen new bridges and bridge widenings including over
railroad tracks, ramp improvements, numerous traditional retaining walls, MSE walls, and soil
nailing walls. Mr. Lamé was responsible for all aspects of construction inspection from
foundation (large CIDHs), temporary shoring adjacent to rail road tracks to superstructures
(precast and cast-in-place) pre-stressed concrete bridges.
Field Inspector | City of San Jose, CA
Mr. Lamé was a field inspector of residential buildings. His responsibilities included structural
inspection of building structures including reinforcing steel, anchor bolts, holdowns, shear
walls and structural framings in accordance with structural plans and details.
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Ethan
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Urban and
Regional Planning
California State Polytechnic University
| Pomona, CA
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
American Planning Association |
Orange County Chapter
Los Angeles Chapter
American Institute of Certified
Planners
International City/County
Management Association
Edwards AICP
Director of Planning Services
Mr. Edwards serves as the Director of Planning Services for CSG Consultants. To this role,
he brings expertise in current and advanced planning, design review, coastal development
review, CEQA compliance, project and planning staff management – from over 20 years of
increasingly complex land use planning and management experience in Orange and Los
Angeles Counties, northern California and multiple jurisdictions within the State of
Oregon. Prior to joining CSG, Mr. Edwards served as an Associate Planner at the City of
Huntington Beach where he managed complex entitlement projects and coordinated the
Zoning Administrator agenda and review process. He recently served as the Acting
Community Development Director and before that the Acting Planning Manager at the
City of Carson and Principal Planner at the City of El Segundo.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Acting Community Development Director/Planning Manager | City of Carson, CA
Mr. Edwards recently served as the Acting Planning Manager and Community
Development Director for the City of Carson where his duties included oversight of the
Planning Department (which includes CSG staff), project management, scheduling,
budgeting, agenda review and participation in public hearings. He also managed the City’s
comprehensive General Plan Update.
Principal Planner | City of El Segundo, CA
As a contract Principal Planner, Mr. Edwards manages complex discretionary and
administrative permits including Development Agreement negotiation, environmental
impact report management; prepares agendas, reviews and prepares reports; conducts
presentations to elected officials, commissions, and citizen groups.
Associate Planner | City of Huntington Beach, CA
While working with the City of Huntington Beach, Mr. Edwards managed discretionary
and administrative permits; mentored staff; prepared agendas, reviewed and prepared
reports, and interpreted zoning regulations as the Zoning Administrator Liaison; oversaw
environmental consultants; and provided City management solutions for permit
processing streamlining and customer service strategies.
Planning Manager | Baysinger Partners Architecture, Portland, OR
Mr. Edwards’ duties as Planning Manager included: supervising the planning and
entitlement division; managing staff priorities and department budget; preparing and
processing applications for public and private development projects; and providing
consultant coordination and project management.
Associate Planner | City of Beaverton, OR
As Associate Planner for the City of Beaverton, Mr. Edwards provided project
management for current planning projects; assisted in design review code revisions; led
code update workshops for elected officials, commissions, and citizen groups; and was
staff liaison for an inter-jurisdictional commuter rail project.
Associate Planner | Civic Solutions, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mr. Edwards provided contract planning services for the City of Rancho Santa Margarita
and City of Santa Monica.
Assistant Planner | RBF Consulting (now Michael Baker Int.), Irvine, CA
Mr. Edwards prepared development code updates and design guidelines, assisted with
urban design community outreach and revitalization implementation plans, and provided
contract planning services including the General Plan Update for the City of San Gabriel.
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Leila
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Transportation Planner
Transportation Professional
Certification Board
EDUCATION
Master, Urban and Regional Planning
California State Polytechnic University
| Pomona, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
California State University | Fullerton,
CA
AWARDS
Superior Accomplishment Award, 2015
Participation and leadership on the
Caltrans LD-IGR Geobased Tracking
System (GTS) software application
project
MEMBERSHIPS
American Planning Association (APA) |
Community & Agency Outreach
Liaison, Board Member for APA CA
Orange Section
Carson Toastmasters Club | VP of
Public Relations
Carver PTP
Transportation Planning
Ms. Carver serves as a Senior Planner for CSG Consultants. Ms. Carver has expertise in
CEQA, GIS and demographic research and excels in project management, leadership and
customer service. She gained skills and knowledge in many areas of transportation from
her nine years of experience with Caltrans where she coordinated intergovernmental
review of environmental projects from local jurisdictions and facilitated responses to
partner cities. Ms. Carver is an independent worker, has outstanding verbal and written
communication skills, and is an integral part of the CSG team. She is currently serving as a
Contract Planner at the City of Carson and serves as a Board Member for the APA
California Chapter, Orange Section.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Associate Planner | City of Carson
As a contract Associate Planner, Ms. Carver reviews various development plans, prepares
comment letters, conducts research, presents to Planning Commission, and provides
transportation planning expertise. A few examples of Ms. Carver’s recent projects include:
x Birch Specific Plan (BSP), a 32-Unit condominium project;
x Victoria Greens, 175-unit townhome project;
x Carson Apartments, a 300-unit apartment mixed-use project;
x Carson Town Center Façade and site remodel of former Super K-mart;
x McDonald’s Façade remodel;
x Kia Auto Inventory Storage Facility, an off-site auto storage facility;
x Mobile Mini cargo container storage facility with three modular office buildings, and
maintenance canopy;
x DWP Utility Corridor Truck Yard project;
x Calpak Warehouse, a 100,000 square foot logistics facility and new company HQ;
x Over 50 small cell wireless communication facilities for major carriers;
x Assist in implementation of Community Facilities District and Development Impact Fee.
Associate Transportation Planner | Caltrans District 12 Planning & Local Assistance Division
in County of Orange, CA & Caltrans District 11 Planning Division in County of San Diego &
Imperial, CA
Ms. Carver provided transportation planner services for Caltrans District 11 and 12. Her duties
included: local development-intergovernmental review and CEQA review coordinator and
specialist; participating in internal working group for GP guidance 2013 update and SB-743,
Level-of-Service and auto delay alternative analysis with OPR; participating on the Caltrans
project management team for the CA HSR Project; participating in Caltrans project
development process and delivery; participating in Excess Land reviews; serving as Treasurer
and Board Member for District 11 Employee Fitness Center; participating in District Director’s
External Advisory Liaison Committee for District 11; and conducting field observation and
studies.
Transportation Planner | Caltrans District 11
As a transportation planner for Caltrans District 11, Ms. Carver provided CEQA/local
development-intergovernmental review LD-IGR coordinator services and served as District
11’s liaison on the California Interregional Blueprint (Statewide Evaluation and Visioning of
Transportation Systems and Programs in California). She performed duties including:
reviewing environmental impact reports and technical studies; reviewing private development
plans and provided support to the Encroachment Permit; serving as lead person for District 11
LD-IGR online tracking system including participating in development of Phase 2 with SANDAG
and Caltrans GIS groups; and preparing quarterly reports for HQ Local Development-IGR
statewide program.