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Converse Consultants PROPOSAL FOR ON-CALL MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES CITY OF LA QUINTA CIP PROJECTS CITY OF LA QUINTA, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA CONVERSE PROJECT NO. 19-81-183 Presented To: CITY OF LA QUINTA Attention: Mr. Bryan McKinney, PE City Engineer 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 Presented By: CONVERSE CONSULTANTS 42-280 Beacon Hill, Suite D-9 Palm Desert, CA 92211 760-610-2617 June 11, 2019 Converse Consultants Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental & Groundwater Science, Inspection & Testing Services 42-280 Beacon Hill, Suite D-9, Palm Desert, CA 92211 Telephone: (760) 610-2617 ♦ Facsimile: (909) 796-7675 ♦ www.converseconsultants.com June 11, 2018 Mr. Bryan McKinney, PE City Engineer City of La Quinta 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 Subject: PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE ON-CALL MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES Upcoming Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects City of La Quinta, Riverside County, California Converse Project No. 19-81-183-00 Dear Mr. McKinney: Converse Consultants (Converse) appreciates the opportunity to submit our Proposal to provide On-Call Materials Testing Services for various Capital Improvement Projects which includes street, bridge, storm drain, parks, bike trails, and essential building projects for the City of La Quinta. In preparation of this proposal we performed the following.  Reviewed the Request For Proposal (RFP) by the City of La Quinta (City).  Reviewed Addendum No. 1 dated June 5, 2019. We understand our duties will include the testing of all materials used during construction of capital improvement projects for a 3-year contract term of July 2, 2019 through June 30, 2022. Converse has prepared geotechnical reports to assist with the design phase and have provided inspectors and material testing for projects similar to those listed in your CIP. Converse currently holds annual contracts to provide material testing and professional geotechnical services with the Cities of Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, Redlands, Riverside, Fontana, San Bernardino and the Counties of San Bernardino (Special District), Riverside (EDA), Riverside (Flood Control), Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) and Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) just to name a few of the city and county agencies throughout the Inland Empire. We have recently been recommended for on-call services under contract with the City of Indio. Presently we are working on many projects (including in Coachella Valley) where we are providing material testing services. We understand during the hot summer months, construction work starts in the early morning hours and in some cases midnight to avoid impact on the field workers and material being used. We just completed providing soils and material testing services for the City of Palm Spring Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion. Converse was able to provide inspection and testing during late nighttime and early morning. Hashmi Quazi, PhD, PE, GE is authorized to negotiate and execute an Agreement with the City on behalf of Converse. He will be the Principal-In-Charge/Project Director. Dr. Quazi is a registered civil and geotechnical engineer in the state of California with over 31 years of experience. His contact information is as follows. City of La Quinta RFP for On-Call Material Testing Services Converse Consultants M:\JOBFILE\2019\81\19-81-183 City of La Quinta, On-Call Materials Testing Services\Proposal\19-81-183_pro B. TABLE OF CONTENTS A. Cover Letter B. Table of Contents C. Qualifications, Related Experience and References 1 C.1 Background Information of Firm 1 C.2 Project Experience 2 C.3 Litigation 5 C.4 Eligibility to Perform Contract 6 C.5 References 6 D. Proposed Staff and Project Organization 7 D.1 Staff Matrix 7 D.2 Key Personnel 8 D.3 Project Management 10 D.4 Key Personnel Resumes 10 D.5 Organization Chart 11 E. Work Plan / Technical Approach 12 E.1 Project Understanding 12 E.2 Project Approach 12 E.3 City Assistance 16 F. Cost and Price 17 Appendix Non-Collusion Affidavit Form Insurance Certification Key Personnel Resumes City of La Quinta RFP for On-Call Material Testing Services Converse Consultants M:\JOBFILE\2019\81\19-81-183 City of La Quinta, On-Call Materials Testing Services\Proposal19-81-183_pro Pg. 1 C. QUALIFICATIONS, RELATED EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES We understand the City of La Quinta is seeking a qualified firm to provide material testing services for street improvements, bridges, storm drains, essential buildings, parks, bike trails and other related projects. Testing will likely include field and laboratory of concrete, asphalt, soils, and associates geotechnical recommendations. This section will show our project experience and references of clients who can attest to our quality of work and that we stay on schedule and within the budget of the project. C.1 Background Information of Firm Converse has many years of experience providing material testing services during the construction phase of similar projects to those in your CIP throughout southern California for cities such as the Riverside, San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, Redlands, Fontana, and Rialto to name a few. Date of Founding: Converse was founded in 1946. Legal Form: Converse’s business name and legal entity is The Converse Professional Group, dba Converse Consultants. Number and Location of Offices: Converse has 9 offices throughout the United States – California (Monrovia, Redlands, Costa Mesa, Palm Desert, and Palmdale), Nevada (Las Vegas, Reno, and Elko) and Pennsylvania. Number of Employees: Converse has 100 employees throughout the United States and 50 regional professional and technical staff available for your projects. Hours of Operation: Converse’s hours of operation are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, however, we are available 24/7 to respond to emergency requests. Overall Capabilities We provide professional services in the fields of geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, groundwater sciences, environmental sciences, and soils and materials testing and inspection. Our mission is to work together with our clients to provide them with responsive and quality services, resulting in the development of long-term relationships. Our clients include public agencies and private sector clients in the transportation, water/wastewater, educational, residential, commercial, and other market segments. Our services include the following.  Geotechnical Engineering and Geology Services  QA/QC During Grading and Post Grading  Special Inspections During Construction  Laboratory Testing of Soils and Construction Materials  Environmental and Hazardous Materials  Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety  Groundwater Resources Converse has an established presence in the state of California, and we are familiar with the technical, regulatory, and political climate involved in construction activities. We have been providing geotechnical engineering and materials testing services in compliance with Caltrans, ICC, ASTM, AASHTO requirements and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations for 73 City of La Quinta RFP for On-Call Material Testing Services Converse Consultants M:\JOBFILE\2019\81\19-81-183 City of La Quinta, On-Call Materials Testing Services\Proposal19-81-183_pro Pg. 2 years. Our mission is to work with your project staff to provide responsive and quality services for your project, with the objective of providing quality services in a timely and cost-effective manner. Licenses and Certifications Converse has all the necessary licenses and certifications to provide the whole spectrum of geotechnical and material testing services that may be required for your projects. Our professional staff hold certifications as civil engineers (PE), geotechnical engineers (GE), geologists (PG), engineering geologists (CEG), and hydrogeologists (CHG). Our field personnel are Nuclear Gauge, Caltrans, ACI, ICC, DSA, and AWS certified to perform observation, testing and inspection services for soils, asphalt, concrete, masonry, steel and welding, and various other disciplines. Laboratory Capability Converse has in-house laboratory testing capability to service your projects. Our laboratories are certified by California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory (AMRL) and the Cement, Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) and Division of State Architect (DSA). All our equipment is calibrated by certified outside agencies. We also participate in AMRL, CCRL and Caltrans proficiency sample program. Under these programs we test soils, aggregate and concrete to verify that results obtained from our laboratory and other participating laboratories are within the margin of error. Our laboratory is overseen by a registered Civil Engineer who provides quality control oversight. Our laboratory services are available 24/7. There will not be any delay in issuing tests so that construction is not interrupted. Strength and Stability in Business Over the years Converse has built upon the solid foundation laid by Mr. Converse. Our strength lies in the quality of individuals employed by Converse and the training they receive to service clients and projects. Through the quality of work and our excellent reputation in the industry we have developed a very broad public-sector client base. Converse has the financial stability to continue to operate through a variety of economic climates. The economic downturns our country has experienced over our 73-year history has taken its toll on the industry and some firms have gone out of business. Converse has been financially stable through all these recessions. Proximity Your projects will be staffed and managed from our Palm Desert office, which is within 10 miles of your project sites. The proximity of our project manager and local laboratory to any of your project sites will allow quicker response times to last minute requests. We will not access any travel time or mileage charge from our office to the job site. Our proposal illustrates our capabilities and resources to provide the City with high quality and cost-effective services. C.2 Project Experience Converse has many years of experience providing material testing services during the construction phase of similar projects to those in your CIP throughout southern California for cities such as the Riverside, San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, Redlands, Fontana, and Rialto to name a few. We have provided just a few project write-ups on the below and on the following pages. City of La Quinta RFP for On-Call Material Testing Services Converse Consultants M:\JOBFILE\2019\81\19-81-183 City of La Quinta, On-Call Materials Testing Services\Proposal19-81-183_pro Pg. 3 Riverside Various Street Improvements Riverside, California OWNER / CLIENT City of Riverside Dept. of Public Works 3900 Main Street Riverside, CA 92522 Mr. Tim Dexter 951-712-4974 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Converse provided geotechnical observation, materials testing and inspection services for the project which consisted of arterial street maintenance of Magnolia Avenue, Trautwein & Cole Avenues, Palmyrita Avenue, Brockton Street, Minor Street, Shelby Street and Garfield Street. The project also includes storm drain maintenance of Victoria and Myers Storm Drain and Cole Avenue. Rancho Cucamonga Pavement Rehab. Rancho Cucamonga, California OWNER / CLIENT City of Rancho Cucamonga 10500 Civic Center Drive Ranch Cucamonga, CA 91729 Mr. Romeo David 909-477-2740 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Converse provided geotechnical observation, materials testing and inspection services for the project which consisted of the rehabilitation of San Bernardino Road from Vineyard Ave. to Archibald Ave., San Bernardino Road from Grove Ave. to Foothill Boulevard, Hellman Ave. from San Bernardino Road to Baseline Road, Church Street from Pepper Street to Hellman Ave., 9th Street from Grove Avenue to Hellman Avenue. Date Palm Bridge Widening Cathedral City, California OWNE R /CLIENT Falcon Engineering 341 Corporate, Ste. 101 Corona, CA 92879 Wael Faqih 951-278-0688 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Converse provided geotechnical observation, materials testing and inspection services the project which widened the existing bridge from 4 lanes to 6 lanes at Date Palm Drive. The construction project included bridge construction, bridge modification, roadway improvements, utility improvements and traffic signal and other electrical improvements. Guava Street Bridge Murrieta, California OWNER / CLIENT Falcon Engineering Services, Inc. 1020 Aquino Circle Corona, CA 92879 Wael Faqih 951-278-0688 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Converse provided geotechnical observation, materials testing and inspection services for the project consisted of the construction of five- span, pre-stressed box girder bridge structure that will carry one lane of traffic in each direction. The bridge and its approach roadways will provide a curb-to-curb width of 40 feet consisting of two 12-foot wide lanes and two 8-foot wide shoulders and a 5-foot-wide sidewalk on one side as well as barrier railing on both sides. Garnet Street Bridge San Bernardino County, California OWNER / CLIENT County of San Bernardino Dept. of Public Works 825 E. Third St., Rm. 145 San Bernardino, CA 92415 Johnny Gayman 909-387-7965 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Converse provided geotechnical observation, materials testing and inspection services for the project included improving a section of Garnet Street by widening the roadway and constructing new asphalt concrete, curb, gutter, and sidewalk to match the wider bridge. The project also improved Mill Creek by widening a portion of the creek to improve hydraulic capacity. Grouted stone was installed along the creek side slopes through the proposed bridge elevation below the total scour depth. City of La Quinta RFP for On-Call Material Testing Services Converse Consultants M:\JOBFILE\2019\81\19-81-183 City of La Quinta, On-Call Materials Testing Services\Proposal19-81-183_pro Pg. 4 County Line Channel Storm Drain Ontario, California OWNER / CLIENT NMC Builders, LLC 1156 N. Mountain Avenue City of Upland, CA 91785 Mr. Bill Hanson 909-579-1291 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Converse provided geotechnical observation, materials testing and inspection services for the project consisted of 14 connections of existing storm drain facilities to the existing County Line Channel. The connections were located along the north side of Bellgrave Avenue. The improvements included construction and backfill of 24, 48, 54, and 96-inch reinforced concrete pipe (RCP), 10’ x 8’ box culvert, and repair of existing pavement near the intersection of Milliken/Hamner Avenue and Bellgrave Avenue. Victoria & Myers Street Rehab. & Storm Drain Riverside, California OWNER / CLIENT City of Riverside 900 Main Street Riverside, CA 92522 Mr. Tim Dexter 951-712-4974 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Converse provided geotechnical observation, materials testing and inspection services for the project consisted of installing a storm drain and pavement improvements along Myers Street from Lincoln Avenue to Victoria Avenue and Victoria Avenue from Harrison Street to Van Buren Boulevard. Ramona Ave. Storm Drain Rancho Cucamonga, California OWNER / CLIENT City of Rancho Cucamonga Engineering Services Dept. 10500 Civic Center Drive R. Cucamonga, CA 91729 Romeo David 909-477-2740 ext. 4070 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Converse provided geotechnical observation, materials testing and inspection services for the project included the installation of approximately 1,000 linear feet of 60-inch reinforced concrete pipeline, construction of three (3) manhole structures, installation of two (2) laterals and catch basins, as well as a junction structure. After the completion of the storm drain the street pavement was restored. Cathedral Canyon Drive Bike Path/Sidewalk Cathedral City, California OWNER / CLIENT City of Cathedral City 68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero Cathedral City, CA 92234 William O. Bayne 760-770-0349 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Converse provided geotechnical observation, materials testing and inspection services for the project consisted of constructing a sidewalk and improving existing sidewalks from East Palm Canyon Drive to Terrace Road. A Class II bikeway was striped on the east and west sides of Cathedral Canyon Drive. A sidewalk was constructed on the north side of Terrace Road. Pacific Electric Trail Improvements Rancho Cucamonga, California OWNER / CLIENT City of Rancho Cucamonga Engineering Services Dept. 10500 Civic Center Drive R. Cucamonga, CA 91729 Romeo David 909-477-2740 ext. 4070 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Converse provided geotechnical observation, materials testing and inspection services for the project included Pacific Electric Trail Drainage Improvements at Victoria Park Lane, Route 66 Trailhead Drainage Improvements, Pacific Electric Trail Drainage Improvements, Pacific Electric Trail Drainage Improvements, and Pacific Electric Trail Drainage Improvements between Sierra Madre Avenue and Comet Street. City of La Quinta RFP for On-Call Material Testing Services Converse Consultants M:\JOBFILE\2019\81\19-81-183 City of La Quinta, On-Call Materials Testing Services\Proposal19-81-183_pro Pg. 5 Margarita Community Park Temecula, California OWNER / CLIENT City of Temecula Public Works Department 41000 Main Street Temecula, CA 92590 William Becerra 909-387-6076 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Converse provided geotechnical observation, materials testing and inspection services for the project consisted of two fully ramp accessible ADA playgrounds, one designed for children 5-8 and the other 5-12 group. Additionally, there are several shaded picnic areas, benches, concrete seat walls, shower area, water play activities, water play area, sand play area, and sensory garden. Hunter Hobby Park Improvements Riverside, California OWNER / CLIENT City of Riverside Parks & Recreation Dept. 3936 Chestnut Street, Riverside, CA 92501 Ms. Ewina Lau 951-826-2012 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Converse provided geotechnical observation, materials testing and inspection services for the project involved expansion of the existing Hunter Park, including picnic shelters, group picnic shelters, restrooms, train station, tennis and basketball courts, parking lot construction and improvements, and a concrete lined lake. Meca Fire Station Mecca, California OWNER / CLIENT County of Riverside Redevelopment Dept. 44-199 Monroe St., Suite B Indio, CA, 92201 Ms. Leah Rodriguez 760-863-2534 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Converse provided geotechnical observation, materials testing and inspection services for the project consisted of a one-story fire station, 15,000 sq. ft, on approximately 1.5-acres. The structure consisted of continuous and spread concrete footings, concrete slabs-on-grade and masonry and metal-frame construction. Site development included building pad preparation, underground utility installation, street and parking lot construction, and concrete driveway and sidewalk placement. Terra Lago Fire Station Indio, California OWNER / CLIENT County of Riverside Redevelopment Dept. 44-199 Monroe St., Suite B Indio, CA, 92201 Ms. Leah Rodriguez 760-863-2534 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Converse provided geotechnical observation, materials testing services for the project which included 7,200 square foot one-story building with a tall apparatus bay, extended concrete paving, trash enclosures, fuel storage enclosures, and other associated improvements. C.3 Litigation Converse has not filed bankruptcy and has no planned office closures or mergers. 5-Year Litigation History - CONFIDENTIAL As is typical in our industry, we have been named in several construction defect suits as third- party defendants, along with many other contractors and consultants. Management denies any City of La Quinta RFP for On-Call Material Testing Services Converse Consultants M:\JOBFILE\2019\81\19-81-183 City of La Quinta, On-Call Materials Testing Services\Proposal19-81-183_pro Pg. 6 significant liability and is aggressively defending each. We do not anticipate that litigation will affect performance or completion of the District’s program. Listed below is Converse’s comprehensive 5-year litigation history. 9/26/14 John Cleary and Meo Bradford vs Converse 114VC269969 Superior Court of CA, County of Santa Clara – former employees allege improper pay for travel/subsistence. Converse denied liability and its attorneys settled this matter out of court on November 2016. 2/27/17 Hardy & Harper, Inc vs T.E. Roberts, Inc.; The Converse Professional Group 30-2017- 00905445-CU-BC-CJC Orange County – Superior Court – Santa Ana, CA. Alleged breach of contract on a street paving project. This disputed case was settled in March 2018 with no prevailing party and no admission of liability. 11/12/18 - Juvenal Alejandre vs K. Hovnanian Communities, Inc.; The Converse Professional Group (case # RIC1721823) Riverside County – Superior Court – Riverside, CA. Corrosive soils was identified by Converse Consultants and reported. The mitigation of the corrosive soil was not implemented, and the homeowner sued K. Hovnanian because of corrosive related damage to the underground infrastructure. Converse was brought into the lawsuit but denies any wrong- doing because Converse initially reported the corrosive soil findings to the builder. Alleged breach of contract on residential project; pending resolution. C.4 Eligibility to Perform Contract Converse has not been debarred, suspended or otherwise declared ineligible to contract with any other federal, state or local public agency. C.5 References Converse has a long history of providing geotechnical, materials testing and inspection services to city, county and other agencies throughout Southern California on similar projects. Our mission is to work together with our clients to provide them with responsive and quality services, resulting in the development of long-term relationships. Our clients will attest to the quality and cost- effectiveness of our services. Below is a list of references including company, contact name, address, phone number and dates of contract. City of Rancho Cucamonga Engineering Services Department 10500 Civic Center Drive City of Ranch Cucamonga, CA 91729 Romeo M. David Associate Engineer 909-477-2740 Contract Dates: 07/01/2013 - 06/30/2018 City of Riverside Department of Public Works 3900 Main Street Riverside, CA 92522 Tim Dexter Project Manager 951-712-4974 Contract Dates: 01/01/16 – On-going City of San Bernardino Department of Public Works 300 North ‘D’ Street., 3rd Floor San Bernardino, CA 92418 Saba Engineer Principal Civil Engineer 909-384-5284 Contact Dates: 07/01/2006 – On-going City of Indio Department of Public Works 100 Civic Center Mall Indio, CA 92201 Timothy Wassil, PE Public Works Director 760-391-4018 Contact Dates: 06/01/2019 – On-going City of La Quinta RFP for On-Call Material Testing Services Converse Consultants M:\JOBFILE\2019\81\19-81-183 City of La Quinta, On-Call Materials Testing Services\Proposal19-81-183_pro Pg. 7 D. PROPOSED STAFF AND PROJECT ORGANIZATION For this contract, we have assembled an experienced team of in-house geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, geologists, inspectors, and field technicians. The proposed team has the certifications and experience to provide the City with timely, high-quality services. D.1 Staff Matrix The Staff Matrix below shows our key personnel by assigned role with each person’s license/certification and years of experience. ENGINEERS / GEOLOGISTS Name Duties Certifications Years of Exp. Hashmi Quazi Principal-in-Charge/ Project Director Ph.D., PE, GE 31 Antonio Maciel Sr. Staff Engineer/ Project Manager EIT, ICC Soils, ACI Grade I, Nuclear Gauge 11 Jay Burnham Project Geologist PG 7 Siva Sivathasan Principal Engineer Ph.D., PE, GE, DGE, QSD, F.ASCE 25 Carlos Amante Principal Engineer PE, GE 25 Scot Mathis Senior Geologist PG, CEG 29 Mark Schluter Senior Geologist PG, CEG, CHG 40 Zahangir Alam Senior Staff Engineer PhD, EIT 7 Ram Ariram Senior Staff Engineer EIT 7 Victor Nguyen Senior Staff Engineer EIT, Caltrans 125, 201, 202, 226, 301, 521 3 William Buckley Staff Geologist GIT 4 Jordan Cooper Staff Geologist GIT 2 FIELD TECHNICIANS Name Duties Certifications Years of Exp. William Kowalski Lead Technician Caltrans 125, 231, 504, 518, 539, 540, 556, 557, ACI Certified Field Tech Grade I, Nuclear Gauge 16 Gerardo Portea Technician Caltrans 125, 216, 231, 375, 504, 518, 533, 539, 540, 557, ACI Certified Field Tech Grade I, Nuclear Gauge 21 Brian Kauffman Technician Caltrans 125, 504, 518, 533, 539, 540, 557, ACI, Nuclear Gauge 16 Diego Garcia Technician Caltrans 125, 231, 504, 518, 521, 523, 533, 539, 540, 556, 557, Nuclear Gauge 9 Jeremy DeWitt Technician Caltrans 125, 231, 375, 504, 518, 533, 539, 540, 556, 557, ACI Certified Field Tech Grade I, ICC Reinforced Concrete, ICC Struct. Steel & Welding, ICC Spray- Applied Fireproofing, Nuclear Gauge 17 Tom Groover Technician Nuclear Gauge 19 Sean Castillo Technician Nuclear Gauge, ACI Grade I, Caltrans 216, 231 12 City of La Quinta RFP for On-Call Material Testing Services Converse Consultants M:\JOBFILE\2019\81\19-81-183 City of La Quinta, On-Call Materials Testing Services\Proposal19-81-183_pro Pg. 8 INSPECTORS Name Duties for Projects Certifications Years of Exp. Brandon Williams Lead Inspector DSA Masonry, AWS -CWI, ICC Reinforced Concrete, ICC Struct. Masonry, ICC Steel & Welding, ICC Spray- Applied Fireproofing, ACI Concrete Grade I, 17 Craig Hainsworth Inspector AWS CWI, ICC Concrete 12 Karl Price Inspector ACI Grade I, Batch Plant, DSA Masonry, ICC Reinforced Concrete, ICC Struct. Masonry, ICC Spray- Applied Fireproofing, Torque Testing 34 Ken Jones Inspector ICC Reinforced Concrete, ICC Structural Masonry, DSA Masonry #5283, ACI Grade I Field Technician, Class C-8 Concrete Contractor 25 Sergio Perez Inspector ACI Grade I, Nuclear Gauge, ICC Reinforced Concrete, ICC Masonry, ICC Fireproofing 15 Mario Rey Inspector DSA Masonry, ICC Masonry, ICC Concrete, ACI Certified 24 Franklin Tsai Inspector AWS CWI, UT, Post Tension 17 Edward Tsai Inspector AWS CWI, Certified Level II –UT, MT, Certificate in Training in Level I/II – UT, MT, PT, RT & ET 10 David Hainsworth Inspector AWS CWI 8 Mike Yavornicky Inspector Nuclear Gauge, ACI, ICC Spray-Applied Fireproofing, ICC Reinforced Concrete, AWS CWI 13 LABORATORY TECHNICIANS Name Duties Certifications Years of Exp. Robert Jarquin Lab Supervisor Caltrans 105, 106, 125, 201, 202, 216, 217, 226, 227, 231, 504, 518, 524, 525, 533,540, 552, 556, 557 14 Tanvir Hossan Lab Technician Caltrans 105, 125, 201, 202, 205, 216, 217, 226, 227, 229, Nuclear Gauge 3 Mark Santano Lab Technician AS, ACI Grade I 3 Christian Quintero Lab Technician Caltrans 504, 518, 539, 543, 551, 557, ACI Certified Field Tech Grade I, Nuclear Gauge 3 Mike McKnight Lab Technician - 1 D.2 Key Personnel Converse Consultants has assembled a team of professional and technical staff with recent experience providing the services your projects will require. We have successfully managed and staffed many street, bridge, storm drain, park, essential building and other related projects throughout Southern California and the resultant expertise will benefit your project. Converse has the resources to commit to this contract and to meet your projects schedule and needs. We are available 24/7. Key staff names, titles and their responsibilities are introduced in the following paragraphs. Principal-in-Charge/Project Director: Hashmi Quazi, PhD, PE, GE, has over 31 years of experience providing geotechnical investigations during design and materials testing services City of La Quinta RFP for On-Call Material Testing Services Converse Consultants M:\JOBFILE\2019\81\19-81-183 City of La Quinta, On-Call Materials Testing Services\Proposal19-81-183_pro Pg. 9 during the construction phase of the projects. He will be the City’s point-of-contact on the matters dealing with the services offered. His duties under this contract will include the following.  Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) for all Converse activities.  Technical assistance and oversight and attend meetings as-needed.  Contract and budget negotiations.  Report review. Senior Staff Engineer/Project Manager: Antonio Maciel, EIT has over 11 years of experience overseeing geotechnical investigations, observation and materials testing projects. His duties for this project will include the following.  Attend project kick-off meeting and all as-needed progress meetings  Assign personnel to projects on an as-needed basis in coordination with your representatives  Work with Field Services Coordinator and Lead Technician to forecast man-hour requirements  Supervision of field activities and laboratory testing for projects in construction phase involving materials testing services  Verify and approve all laboratory test results before issuing to the field representative and the project team  Review all field daily reports to verify compliance with the project plan and specification and prepare interim reports on project progress  Oversee our staff to ensure our services are on schedule and within budget  Assure that all deliverables are submitted on time  Review, monitor, and provide general direction for our laboratory and field personnel  Review and issue reports and invoices for submittal  Consultation and attend as-needed project progress meetings Project Geologist: Jay Burnham, PG has over 7 years of engineering geology experience including geologic investigations, hillside grading, fault studies, rock slope stability, landslide investigation, and liquefaction mitigation. His duties for this project will include the following.  Provide geology/geotechnical oversight for all Converse activities  Prepare/review technical reports Lead Soils Technician: William Kowalski has over 16 years of experience with the expertise to perform the observations and tests on complicated sites, anticipate problems before they impact the project and work with the project manager to develop solutions. His duties for this project will include the following.  Coordinate with the Project Manager and Field Services Coordinator on a daily basis, so upcoming field activities can be accurately forecast, and the appropriate team members are made available for this project  Coordinate with Field Technicians on an on-going basis  Provide as-needed quality control services during construction related to soils and concrete  Prepare daily field reports and submit to the client representative Field Services Coordinator (FSC): Penney Munns will be the single point of contact to take requests for our services from your representatives. We request 24 hours advance notice; however, since our assigned staff are local to the area, we will be able to respond with shorter notice. Her duties will include the following.  Make sure we have plans and specifications, as necessary, for the project City of La Quinta RFP for On-Call Material Testing Services Converse Consultants M:\JOBFILE\2019\81\19-81-183 City of La Quinta, On-Call Materials Testing Services\Proposal19-81-183_pro Pg. 10  Prepare field folders to include our proposal and scope of work, project team contact information  Schedule and dispatch field staff with appropriate training, certifications and experience  Confirm staff is on site on time with all necessary equipment and test data  Review daily field activity reports to make sure they are complete and signed  File completed laboratory test results in the field folder, so it is available to the field staff  Distribute field daily reports and laboratory test results as required Laboratory Supervisor: Robert Jarquin is the laboratory supervisor in Redlands. He has experience managing soils and materials laboratories for Converse and is responsible for the completion of all laboratory testing programs. His duties will include the following.  Coordinate with the Project Manager on all laboratory testing programs  Assign appropriate laboratory staff to ensure all tests are performed properly and results are provided on time.  Ensure all laboratory equipment is properly calibrated and certified  Issue laboratory test results when they are due  Report failed test results to the project manager immediately D.3 Project Management Dr. Hashmi Quazi, PhD, PE, GE, will be the designated Principal in Charge/Project Director for your projects. He is a certified civil and geotechnical engineer with over 31 years of experience in Southern California. He, along with Antonio Maciel, will be the points of contact for our services to you and will ensure that we are meeting your schedule and budget requirements. During the course of our work, Dr. Quazi will be in communication with your representative to ensure that our service is of the highest quality. He will also meet with the project staff when needed to go over the project progress and discuss upcoming issues. Antonio Maciel, EIT, will be the designated Senior Staff Engineer/Project Manager for your projects. He has over 11 years of consulting experience in Southern California for street rehabilitation, storm drains, bridges, parks, essential building construction, and other related projects. Mr. Maciel will be responsible for the day to day services provided by Converse for all projects. His engineering experience includes geotechnical investigations and monitoring the observation and testing during the construction phase. D.4 Key Personnel Resumes The professional staff assigned to the City of La Quinta projects have direct experience providing services for the types of projects undertaken by your agency. The technical staff is certified in multiple disciplines to maximize the use of their time on site, saving you time and money. Key staff resumes are included in the Appendix of this proposal. Additional resumes will be provided upon request. City of La Quinta RFP for On-Call Material Testing Services Converse Consultants M:\JOBFILE\2019\81\19-81-183 City of La Quinta, On-Call Materials Testing Services\Proposal19-81-183_pro Pg. 11 Bryan McKinney, PE City Engineer D.5 Organization Chart Our project team is illustrated in the Organization Chart below. These individuals are qualified and have the experience to work on projects listed on the City CIP. Depending on your project needs, we will select individuals from the organization chart who can provide the most technically sound and cost-effective solution. Principal-in-Charge/ Project Director Hashmi Quazi, PhD, PE, GE Sr. Staff Engineer/ Project Manager Antonio Maciel, EIT Geologists Jay Burnham, PG Scot Mathis, PG, CEG Mark Schluter, PG, CEG, CHG Jordan Cooper, GIT William Buckley, GIT Engineers Siva Sivathasan, PhD, PE, GE, DGE, QSP, F. ASCE Zahangir Alam, PhD, EIT Ram Ariram, EIT Victor Nguyen, EIT Field Services Coordinator Penney Munns Laboratory Robert Jarquin Tanvir Hossen Mark Santano Christian Quintero Mike McKnight Technicians William Kowalski Gerardo Portea Brian Kauffman Diego Garcia Jeremy DeWitt Tom Groover Sean Castillo Inspectors Brandon Williams Craig Hainsworth Karl Price Ken Jones Sergio Perez Mario Rey Franklin Tsai Edward Tsai David Hainsworth Mike Yavornicky City of La Quinta RFP for On-Call Material Testing Services Converse Consultants M:\JOBFILE\2019\81\19-81-183 City of La Quinta, On-Call Materials Testing Services\Proposal19-81-183_pro Pg. 12 E. WORK PLAN / TECHNICAL APPROACH Converse’s project understanding and approach for this procurement are discussed below. E.1 Project Understanding Based on review of the City of La Quinta Capital Improvement Program we understand the projects may include streets, bridges parks, bike trails, storm drains, essential buildings and other related projects. We will provide field and laboratory testing of soils, aggregate base, cement and asphalt concrete. Converse if also capable and qualified to provide testing of steel, masonry, welding and other building construction materials. Our scope of work will include providing equipment, services and products to be rendered in performing all designated work associated which may include, but is not limited to, performing the following intermittent observation and testing services:  Provide a qualified technician as necessary to conduct density tests on roadway sub-grade, aggregate base, asphaltic concrete, slope fill and trench backfill placement as required. The tests will be performed with a nuclear densometer in accordance with ASTM D2922 or sand cone in accordance with ASTM D1556. Maximum density curves (ASTM D1557) will be performed on various material types as they are encountered, including Marshall density tests on the asphaltic concrete.  Provide an ACI-certified technician as necessary to make sets of concrete cylinders as needed and perform slump tests for the curb, gutter, concrete dip section, foundations, and other minor concrete.  Provide a Caltrans certified technician and laboratory to perform tests on federally funded projects.  Perform compression strength tests in accordance with ASTM C39.  Perform extraction/gradation tests in accordance with ASTM D2172/C136 on the asphaltic concrete.  Perform R-Value Testing of street subgrade and recommend a pavement section based on the results of the test.  Report any Non-Compliance results of materials to the City within twenty-four (24) hours from the time of sampling. E.2 Project Approach Converse’s typical approach to provide services during construction are discussed below. Soils Compaction  Review soil reports, project plans and specification.  Review submitted on-site/imported materials to determine their suitability as fill materials.  Inspect bottom of excavation.  Perform in-place density tests according to ASTM D 1556 (sand cone method). Soils density tests may also be performed by Nuclear method according to ASTM D2922 and adjusted to ASTM D 1556 provided that calibration curves are periodically checked.  Provide fill placement inspection and testing during construction, on an intermittent and continuous basis as required to establish proper execution and conformance with the specifications. This includes testing (e.g. field density tests) on-site soil for subgrades to receive fill, fill placement on building pads, backfill placement in trenches, roadways, City of La Quinta RFP for On-Call Material Testing Services Converse Consultants M:\JOBFILE\2019\81\19-81-183 City of La Quinta, On-Call Materials Testing Services\Proposal19-81-183_pro Pg. 13 parking areas, walkways and subgrade.  Review and provide laboratory testing on soil, backfill materials, aggregate base, under slab granular cushion, sand bedding, etc. Develop compaction curves for materials encountered. Monitor excavation of suitable fill material from mass excavation, existing aggregate base and the crushing of existing concrete for use as aggregate base.  Review subgrades for floor slabs.  Prepare reports summarizing all observations and test results. Grading Observations Our field technician will be present full-time to monitor the removal of all unsuitable material both vertically and laterally across the site. He will determine that firm excavation bottoms are reached prior to approval placing compacted fill. Field density testing will be performed as the fill progresses to assure that adequate moisture content and relative compaction as required by the project specifications are being achieved. The tests will be performed using the Sand Cone (ASTM D1556) and/or the Nuclear Gauge (ASTM D2922). In case of a failing test result, our field technician will immediately notify your representative and the grading contractor. The contractor will be asked to rework the failed areas. Additional in-place density tests will be taken to verify that the compaction meets the project specifications. The field technician will report the failed tests in case the client decides to back charge the contractor for the failed tests. Utility Trench Backfill Our field technician will be present on a full-time basis during all phases of trench backfilling unless otherwise directed by your representative. Tests will be conducted in accordance with the ASTM Standard D1556 (sand-cone method), or the ASTM (nuclear method). In most cases, the test method will be determined by the Inspector in the field. The sand-cone method is preferred to overcome trench corrections which are necessary for the nuclear method and which can sometimes lead to questionable results. The relative compaction will be computed based on the field density determinations for each soil type encountered. The maximum density shall be determined in accordance with the ASTM Standard D1557. This determination will be conducted in the laboratory, but each technician is equipped with the necessary apparatus for conducting this test in the field so that immediate test results can be provided, if necessary. Pavement Testing Converse will prepare a pavement structural section report based upon laboratory R-value, sieve analysis, and sand equivalent testing. This report will be applicable for all surfaces to receive concrete and asphalt pavement on-site. Compaction testing of subgrade and base materials will be performed at the direction of the City’s representative. To verify that asphalt concrete pavement has been compacted to 95% of the maximum laboratory density we will obtain core samples. Laboratory testing of the asphalt will include extraction and gradation, and Marshall Density. Foundation Inspection Where foundation inspection is necessary, Converse will verify dimensions and that the footings extend into satisfactory soils and that footing excavations are free of loose and disturbed materials prior to concrete placement. City of La Quinta RFP for On-Call Material Testing Services Converse Consultants M:\JOBFILE\2019\81\19-81-183 City of La Quinta, On-Call Materials Testing Services\Proposal19-81-183_pro Pg. 14 Concrete  Review concrete mix designs, product mill certificates for compliance.  Review each batch ticket, inspect concrete placement, and test concrete slump.  Provide minimum of one test for each type of cement and aggregate for conformance.  Verify concrete meets the specified strength and in required areas of locations.  Fabricate and pick-up concrete cylinders.  Monitor concrete tests results and advise for non-conforming tests.  Take concrete samples and test concrete for compressive strength.  Prepare reports summarizing all observations and test results. Optional Services Reinforcing Steel  Review material identification/mill certification sheets to ensure that steel meets project manual specifications.  Sample and test reinforcing steel (e.g. bend and tensile tests).  Inspect welds to meet conformance with Project Specifications.  Verify welding procedures, welding operators and welders in accordance with AWS D1.1.  Inspect welded reinforcing bars according to CBC Section 1929A.  Conduct high strength bolting inspection, test bolts, nuts/washers per ICBO, CBC & AISC.  Prepare reports summarizing all observations and test results. Converse can also provide the inspection services listed below, if required.  Post Tension.  High Strength Bolting.  Certified Welding Inspection.  Fireproofing Laboratory Testing All laboratory testing will be performed at our certified laboratory. Testing will be required on soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt and steel. We will ensure that all test results are issued when they are due. Our laboratory is certified by Caltrans, the US Army Corps of Engineers, Division of the State Architect (DSA), the Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL), and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). It is supervised by a registered civil engineer to ensure quality control. All equipment is calibrated regularly. Our laboratory services are available 24 hours a day. Our laboratory can perform all soils and materials testing, which may be required for your projects, including the following.  Welding.  Epoxy  Framing/Nailing  Roofing  Waterproofing  Structural Steel City of La Quinta RFP for On-Call Material Testing Services Converse Consultants M:\JOBFILE\2019\81\19-81-183 City of La Quinta, On-Call Materials Testing Services\Proposal19-81-183_pro Pg. 15  Modified Proctor.  Sieve analysis.  Expansion index.  Compressive strength test of concrete cylinders  Compressive strength of grout/mortar cylinders.  R-value  Compressive strength test of masonry.  Marshall density.  Extraction and gradation of asphalt mix. Compressive test of masonry block.  High strength bolts.  Rebar bend and tensile. Office Support The field and laboratory personnel will be well supported by a group of office staff. The project manager and other office staff will provide the following.  Consultation and attend as-needed project progress meetings.  Verify and approve all laboratory test results before issuing to the field representative.  Prepare interim reports on project progress.  Monitor staff allocation.  Review all field daily reports to verify compliance with the project plan and specification.  Perform budget monitoring and percent completion and budget expended. Keep client updated on the budget status along with every monthly invoice.  Prepare final grading, post-grading and project close out reports. Converse’s Ability to Meet Objectives Field Issues Converse believes in a proactive rather than reactive policy. We initiate a project such that few or no field issues arise during our services. To achieve that we perform the following activities.  The project team reviews the project plans and specifications prior to start of the project.  Prepare a technical memo based on the project specification which summarizes the requirement for each discipline.  Create two project folders. One for our project manager and one for the field personal. The folders contain summaries of the project specifications. This provides a quick reference for the field personal without needing to carry large volumes of plans and specifications around in the field.  Have an internal project kick-off meeting with all members of our team. In the meeting the designated project manager goes over the role of Converse and each individual team member on the project. Report preparation and communication protocols are also established.  In case a field issue does arise, it will be immediately brought to the attention of the City’s field representative, the contractor superintendent, and the Converse project manager by our field representative. The problem(s) will be discussed, and all parties impacted by the issue will be engaged to arrive at a solution which is practical and cost effective. This will be done without holding up the contractor’s progress. Project Schedule & Budget Control Our approach to budget and schedule control will be determined by the type of services required. During construction, our schedule is dictated by contractor’s schedule and sequencing of activities. Prior to initiation of a project, we will prepare a proposal which will list the various tasks, City of La Quinta RFP for On-Call Material Testing Services Converse Consultants M:\JOBFILE\2019\81\19-81-183 City of La Quinta, On-Call Materials Testing Services\Proposal19-81-183_pro Pg. 16 the duration of each and overall cost. We will meet with your project engineer and go over our scope and budget. We will adjust the scope and budget as agreed upon by the project manager prior to signing a contract. During the course of the project, our project manager will monitor the amount of work performed and budget expended on a weekly basis. He will update the budget tracking sheet and keep the City’s representative informed of the budget status. The project manager will identify the disposition of any requests for work that falls outside of our initial scope of work and budget. He will seek the City’s representative before providing the services. If more testing is requested than initially planned or if the contractor is behind in his schedule, we will meet with the City’s representative to discuss how our scope of work can be modified to keep our cost within budget. Quality Assurance / Quality Control Procedure Our best practice to prevent and resolve technical issues is to be proactive on Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC). This includes the operation and activities necessary to make the quality of the product what it should be. QC applies to all aspects of Converse practice. This includes corporate management, field investigation procedures and practice, geotechnical analyses, reports, laboratory testing and construction inspection and testing. As part of our QC on a project, we will conduct the following activities.  Match the qualifications and experience of the staff before they are assigned to the project.  Conduct in-house project kick-off meeting to review the project plans and specifications.  Establish chain of command and reporting protocol among the team members.  Review daily field reports for non-compliance and corrective action.  Review laboratory test results prior to issuing to the team members.  Adhere to contractor’s schedule and sequencing of activities.  Attend as-needed project progress meetings.  Monitor staff allocation of time.  Perform budget monitoring and keep client appraised of any budget expended. Ability to Undertake and Accomplish Required Scope, Meeting Deadlines Converse has a large pool of staff and consultants. As a result, we can undertake large projects and/or multiple projects simultaneously. Reports prepared by Converse staff are generally approved by the reviewing agencies without any major modifications. So, there is no delay in meeting deadlines established by the City. This will result is saving for the City because of efficient use of our staff. Over the many years that we have worked on city and county projects we have been able to meet all deadlines. No projects were delayed due to Converse lack of knowledge, experience or staff. We are committed to maintaining and improving our high level of services to the City. E.3 City Assistance Converse will require the City to provide the following.  Construction plans and specifications.  Review of the daily field reports.  Consult and coordinate field issues with our project manager. City of La Quinta RFP for On-Call Material Testing Services Converse Consultants M:\JOBFILE\2019\81\19-81-183 City of La Quinta, On-Call Materials Testing Services\Proposal19-81-183_pro Pg. 17 F. COST AND PRICE Converse understands our services will be required during the construction phase of each project and each project will be based on a detailed not-to-exceed fee proposal using project specific scope of services. In addition, we understand this solicitation is pursuant to the provisions of the Labor Code of the State of California, therefore, subject to prevailing wage requirements by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) for all field services. The costs included in this proposal will be valid for 180 days from date of submission. In general, our fees are based on the following assumptions and our Schedule of Fees.  There will be a 2-hour minimum charge in case of work cancellation after our field personnel has already been dispatched.  There will be a 4-hour minimum charge for each site visit less than 4-hours. Between 4 and 8 hours, we will charge only for the time on site.  If we are at the site more than 8 hours, overtime for field technicians will be charged at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate.  We will not assess any travel time or mileage for our services to and from the job site.  No services will be provided prior to our signature of an agreement with you. No additional work required will be provided without written authorization and a budget amendment from your authorized representative.  Our field representative will not direct, supervise, or lay out contractor work. Our services will not include a review or evaluation of the contractor's safety measures on or near the project.  If services are provided on an as-needed basis, no comments regarding compaction procedures or observations will be made. Daily field reports indicating work performed and test locations will be provided as the testing is completed.  Testing services outlined in this proposal will be performed at the request of your authorized representative.  It is understood this is a prevailing wage project as defined in Labor Code Sections 1770- 1780. Our rates will be adjusted if the prevailing wage is adjusted by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). Converse Consultants’ DIR registration number is 1000001465.  Additional inspections and laboratory testing outside the agreed-upon scope of work can be provided upon request. Charges for these additional services will be based on our attached Schedule of Fees.  Our services will be performed on a time-and-materials basis in accordance with the unit rates indicated, and/or the Schedule of Fees.  Any meetings and/or consultation(s) requested by the client will also be charged in accordance with the attached Schedule of Fees.  We require 24 hours advance notice for our services. We will, however, make every attempt to accommodate requests on shorter notice. City of La Quinta RFP for On-Call Material Testing Services Converse Consultants M:\JOBFILE\2019\81\19-81-183 City of La Quinta, On-Call Materials Testing Services\Proposal19-81-183_pro Pg. 18 City of La Quinta RFP for On-Call Material Testing Services Converse Consultants M:\JOBFILE\2019\81\19-81-183 City of La Quinta, On-Call Materials Testing Services\Proposal19-81-183_pro Pg. 19 City of La Quinta RFP for On-Call Material Testing Services Converse Consultants M:\JOBFILE\2019\81\19-81-183 City of La Quinta, On-Call Materials Testing Services\Proposal19-81-183_pro Pg. 20 Hashmi Quazi, PhD, PE, GE Principal in Charge/Project Director Dr. Quazi has over 31 years of experience providing geotechnical engineering services and has earned a reputation for providing quality work in an honest and ethical manner, on time and within budget. In his capacity as Principal in Charge or Project Manager, Dr. Quazi provides quality control, budget oversight, and technical assistance on street, bridge, storm drain, park, essential building and other related projects. Relevant Experience Riverside Various Street Improvement Projects, Riverside, CA. Principal in Charge. Provided technical oversight and budget control for material testing and inspection for the projects. The project consists of providing on-call geotechnical services at various locations. These projects include arterial street maintenance of Magnolia Avenue, the intersection of Trautwein & Cole Avenues, Palmyrita Avenue, Brockton Street, Minor Street, Cole Avenue, the intersection of Shelby and Garfield Street, the intersection of Victoria Street and Myers Avenue. The projects also include storm drain maintenance of Victoria and Myers Storm Drain and Cole Avenue Storm Drain. Rancho Cucamonga Pavement Rehabilitation, Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Principal in Charge. Provides technical and budget oversight, resource allocation and contract management for the project during the construction phase. The project consisted of the rehabilitation of various streets in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California. These projects were located at San Bernardino Road from Vineyard Avenue to Archibald Avenue, San Bernardino Road from Grove Avenue to Foothill Boulevard, Hellman Avenue from San Bernardino Road to Baseline Road, Church Street from Pepper Street to Hellman Avenue, 9th Street from Grove Avenue to Hellman Avenue. Date Palm Bridge Widening, Cathedral City, CA. Principal in Charge. Provided technical oversight and budget control for the geotechnical observation and testing for the project. The site is located at Date Palm Drive in the Cathedral City, Riverside County, California. This project proposes to widen the existing bridge from 4 lanes to 6 lanes at Date Palm Drive. The construction project includes bridge construction, bridge modification, roadway improvements, utility improvements and traffic signal and other electrical improvements. Converse is providing Quality Assurance (QA) services for our client to meet or exceed the Caltrans and project specifications. Guava Street Bridge, Murrieta, CA. Principal in Charge. Provided technical oversight and budget control for the geotechnical observation and testing for the project. The project consisted of the construction of five-span, pre-stressed box girder bridge structure that will carry one lane of traffic in each direction. The bridge and its approach roadways will provide a curb-to-curb width of 40 feet consisting of two 12-foot wide lanes and two 8-foot wide shoulders and a 5-foot-wide sidewalk on one side as well as barrier railing on both sides. EDUCATION  Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of Arizona, 1987  M.S., Civil Engineering, Arizona State University, 1982  B.S., Bangladesh Engineering University, 1978 REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS  California, Civil Engineer, #46651  California, Geotechnical Engineer, #2517 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS  American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)  American Water Works Association (AWWA)  American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Hashmi Quazi, PhD, PE, GE Principal in Charge/Project Director County Line Channel Storm Drain, Ontario, CA. Principal in Charge. Provided technical oversight and budget control for geotechnical observation, materials testing and inspection. The project consisted of 14 storm drain connections to the existing County Line Channel, along Bellgrave Avenue in Ontario, California. The improvements included pipes ranging in diameter from 24 to 54 inches, as well as associated inlet and outlet structures. Several locations will require repairs to existing pavement. Victoria & Myers Storm Drain Maintenance, Riverside, CA. Principal in Charge. Provided technical and budget oversight, resource allocation and contract management for the project which involved geotechnical observation and material testing during the construction phase. The project consisted of installing a storm drain along Myers Street from Lincoln Avenue to Victoria Avenue and Victoria Avenue from Harrison Street to Van Buren Boulevard. It also included pavement improvements along Victoria Avenue from Tyler Street to Van Buren Boulevard. The project was constructed under the jurisdiction of the City of Riverside and Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. Cathedral Canyon Drive Sidewalk & Bike Path, Cathedral City, CA. Principal in Charge. Provided technical oversight and budget control for the geotechnical observation and materials testing. The improvements consisted of constructing a sidewalk on Cathedral Canyon Drive and improving existing sidewalks from East Palm Canyon Drive to Terrace Road. A Class II bikeway was striped on the east and west sides of Cathedral Canyon Drive. A sidewalk was constructed on the north side of Terrace Road. Sidewalk construction was in accordance with the City’s standard sidewalk plans and current ADA Standards. Margarita Community Park, Temecula, CA. Principal in Charge. Provided technical oversight and budget control for the geotechnical observation and materials testing. The project consisted of two fully ramp accessible ADA playgrounds, one designed for children 5-8 and the other 5-12 group. Additionally, there are several shaded picnic areas, benches, concrete seat walls, shower area, water play activities, water play area, sand play area, and sensory garden. Hunter Hobby Park Improvements, Riverside, CA. Principal in Charge. Provided quality control and technical oversight of the geotechnical investigation and construction phase. The proposed project involved the expansion of the existing Hunter Park, including construction of new picnic shelters, new ball fields (softball and soccer), tennis and basketball courts, a new train station, a concrete-lined lake, playgrounds, parking lot improvements and a restroom facility. Mecca Fire Station, Mecca, CA. Principal in Charge. Provided technical oversight and budget control for material testing and inspection phases of the project. The project was located on Brown Street, between 66th Avenue (State Highway 195) and Second Street, in Mecca, California. The proposed development consisted of a one-story fire station, approximately 15,000 sq. ft, on approximately 1.5-acres. The structure consisted of continuous and spread concrete footings, concrete slabs-on-grade and masonry and metal-frame construction. Site development included building pad preparation, underground utility installation, street and parking lot construction, and concrete driveway and sidewalk placement. Antonio Maciel, EIT Senior Staff Engineer/Project Manager Mr. Maciel has 11 years of construction inspection experience involving investigation and engineering analysis. His field experience includes soil investigation and sampling. In his experience, Mr. Maciel has prepared various detailed reports based on field data and observations, laboratory testing and geotechnical engineering principles for street, bridge, storm drain, park, essential building and other related projects. Relevant Experience Riverside Various Public Works Projects, Riverside, CA. Senior Staff Engineer. Managed fieldwork, schedule, budget, and prepared reports for the construction phase. These projects include arterial street maintenance of Magnolia Avenue, Trautwein & Cole Avenues intersection, Palmyrita Avenue, Brockton Street, Minor Street, Shelby and Garfield Street intersection. The projects also include storm drain maintenance of Victoria and Myers Storm Drain and Cole Avenue Storm Drain. 4th Street, 7th Street and Archibald Avenue Rehabilitation, Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Senior Staff Engineer. Managed fieldwork, schedule, budget, and prepared reports for the design and construction phase. The project consisted of the rehabilitation of 4th Street from Archibald Avenue to Haven Avenue, 7th Street from Hellman Avenue to Archibald Avenue and Archibald Avenue from 4th Street to Foothill Boulevard in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California. Winchester Pavement Rehabilitation, Temecula, CA. Senior Staff Engineer. Observed field testing, managed fieldwork and prepared reports during the construction phase. The site is located at Winchester Road from Jefferson Avenue to Ynez Road in Temecula, California. The project will include removal of the existing asphalt concrete and aggregate base. Preparation of roadway subgrade and replacing with compacted aggregate base and asphalt concrete. Schaefer Avenue Storm Drains, Chino, CA. Staff/Field Engineer. Managed fieldwork and paperwork and prepared report during construction. The project consists of 4,150 feet of storm drain improvements along Schaeffer Avenue in Chino, California. The storm drains consisted of RCP with invert depths ranging between 10 to 12 feet below existing ground surface (bgs). The diameter of the RCP ranged from 24 to 60 inches. Pipes were installed using open cut-and-cover technique. Maximum depth to the bottom of manholes was 15 feet bgs. The project will also include removing and replacing sidewalks with ADA compliance ramps, catch basins, jack and bore under the railroad track. EDUCATION  MSCE, Geotechnical Engineering, California State University, Fullerton, (in progress)  BS, Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Emphasis, California State Polytechnic State University, Pomona, 2008 CERTIFICATIONS  EIT No. 138566, State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors, California  ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician, Grade Level I No. 01062846  ICC Soils Inspector No. 8065605  APNGA Nuclear Gauge Testing Certified Antonio Maciel, EIT Senior Staff Engineer/Project Manager County Line Channel Storm Drain Connection Project, Ontario, CA. Staff/Field Engineer. Managed fieldwork and paperwork and prepared reports for the project during construction. The project consisted of 14 storm drain connections to the existing County Line Channel, along Bellgrave Avenue in Ontario, California. The improvements included pipes ranging in diameter from 24 to 54 inches, as well as associated inlet and outlet structures. Several locations will require repairs to existing pavement. Boulder Avenue & Greenspot Road Bridges, Highland, CA. Senior Staff Engineer. Managed fieldwork, schedule, budget, and prepared reports for the geotechnical observation, materials testing and inspection for the project. The project consisted of replacing the Boulder Avenue Bridge over City Creek, constructing roadway approaches, various street improvements, the construction/modification of creek slopes, re-profiling of the roadway, extension of two existing pipe culverts, replacement of the Bledsoe Creek double-cell reinforced concrete box, and the relocation of the MWD overflow outlet and other utilities. The project also consisted of the realignment of approaches to the Greenspot Road Bridge at Santa Ana Rivers, the rehabilitation of the existing bridge, and other miscellaneous site improvements. Margarita Community Park, Temecula, CA. Senior Staff Engineer. Managed fieldwork, schedule, budget, and prepared reports for the geotechnical observation, materials testing and inspection for the project. The site was located at Margarita Community Park, 29119 Margarita Road in Temecula, CA. The project consisted of two fully ramp accessible ADA playgrounds, one designed for children 5-8 and the other 5-12 group. Additionally, there are several shaded picnic areas, benches, concrete seat walls, shower area, water play activities, water play area, sand play area, and sensory garden. Kessler Park Improvements, San Bernardino County, CA. Senior Staff Engineer. Managed fieldwork, schedule, budget, and prepared reports for the geotechnical observation, materials testing and inspection for the project. The project was located at 18400 Jurupa Avenue, south of Jurupa and west of Linden Street in the Bloomington area of San Bernardino County, California. The project consisted of improvements of about 750 linear feet of Jurupa Avenue adjacent to Kessler Park and reconstruction of the park parking lot. Mecca Fire Station, Mecca, CA. Field Engineer. Observed soil backfill, made recommendations for high ground water table of pumping soil conditions. The project was located on Brown Street, Mecca, California. The project consisted of a one-story fire station, approximately 15,000 sq. ft, on approximately 1.5-acres. Site development included building pad preparation, underground utility installation, street and parking lot construction, and concrete driveway and sidewalk placement. Brenda Boss Family Resource Center, Big Bear Lake, CA. Field /Field Engineer. Managed fieldwork and paperwork and prepared reports. The project site was located on the northeast side of Garstin Drive and Moon Ridge Road, Big Bear Lake, California. The project consisted of the construction of an outpatient clinic to the existing Bear Valley Community Hospital. Various elements of the project included outpatient clinic building structure, driveway improvements and entrances from the west and south sides of Garstin Drive, parking lot additions and improvements, and improvements for fire lane/ambulance access on the north side of the existing hospital. William Kowalski Lead Technician Mr. Kowalski has over 16 years of experience working as a field technician. He has performed field testing for various public works and private construction projects, including bridges, streets, storm drains, public buildings, parks and other related project types. Relevant Experience Riverside Various Public Works Projects, Riverside, CA. Field Technician. Performed observation and field density testing for the project which consists of providing on-call geotechnical services at various locations. These projects include arterial street maintenance of Magnolia Avenue, Trautwein & Cole Avenues intersection, Palmyrita Avenue, Brockton Street, Minor Street, Shelby and Garfield Street intersection. The projects also include storm drain maintenance of Victoria and Myers Storm Drain and Cole Avenue Storm Drain. Pacific Electric Trail Improvements, Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Field Technician. Performed geotechnical observation and material testing. The project included Pacific Electric Trail Drainage Improvements at Victoria Park Lane at Day Creek Trail Slope Improvements, Route 66 Trailhead Drainage Improvements at the Horse Trail, Pacific Electric Trail Drainage Improvements between Everest Place and Eastwood Avenue, Pacific Electric Trail Drainage Improvements between Pecan Court and Garnett Street, and Pacific Electric Trail Drainage Improvements between Sierra Madre Avenue and Comet Street. Garnet Street Bridge, San Bernardino County, CA. Field Technician. Provides as-needed compaction testing and inspection and services. The project included improving a section of Garnet Street by widening the roadway and constructing new asphalt concrete, curb, gutter, and sidewalk to match the wider bridge. The project also improved Mill Creek by widening a portion of the creek to improve hydraulic capacity. Grouted stone was installed along the creek side slopes through the proposed bridge elevation below the total scour depth. Converse is providing Quality Assurance (QA) services for our client to meet or exceed the Caltrans and project specifications. Date Palm Bridge Widening, Cathedral City, CA. Field Technician. Performed observation and field density testing for the project. The site is located at Date Palm Drive in the Cathedral City, Riverside County, California. This project proposes to widen the existing bridge from 4 lanes to 6 lanes at Date Palm Drive. The construction project includes bridge construction, bridge modification, roadway improvements, utility improvements and traffic signal and other electrical improvements. Converse is providing Quality Assurance (QA) services for our client to meet or exceed the Caltrans and project specifications. REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS  ACI Certified Field Technician Grade I  Nuclear Gauge Certification  Caltrans 125- Sampling Highway Materials & Products  Caltrans 216- Relative Compaction, Soils, & Aggregates  Caltrans 231- Relative Compaction, Soils, & Aggregates (Nuclear)  Caltrans 504- Air Content, Freshly Mixed Concrete, Pressure  Caltrans 518- Density of Fresh Concrete  Caltrans 533- Ball Penetration in Fresh Portland Cement Concrete  Caltrans 539- Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete  Caltrans 540- PCC Cylinder Fabrication  Caltrans 556- Slump of Fresh Portland Cement Concrete  Caltrans 557- Temperature of Freshly Mixed Portland Cement William Kowalski Lead Technician Dola Ditch and Lanzit Ditch Bridge Replacement, San Bernardino County, CA. Senior Staff Engineer. Managed fieldwork, schedule, budget, and prepared report for the geotechnical observation and testing for the project. The site is located along National Trails Highway. This project proposes to replace bridges at Dola and Lanzit Ditch. The construction project includes bridge construction, roadway and utility improvements and electrical improvements. Cathedral Canyon Drive Sidewalk/Bike Path, Cathedral City, CA. Field Technician. Provides as-needed compaction testing and inspection and services for the project. The improvements consisted of constructing a sidewalk on the east side of Cathedral Canyon Drive and improving existing sidewalks from East Palm Canyon Drive (old historic State Route 111) to Terrace Road. A Class II bikeway was striped on the east and west sides of Cathedral Canyon Drive. A sidewalk was constructed on the north side of Terrace Road from Cathedral Canyon Drive to twenty feet (20’) west of Paradise Way. Sidewalk construction was in accordance with the City’s standard sidewalk plans and current ADA Standards. Modifications (partial reconstruction) to eight (8) driveways was necessary. Kessler Park Improvements, San Bernardino County, CA. Field Technician. Provides as-needed compaction testing and inspection and services for the project. The project was located at 18400 Jurupa Avenue, south of Jurupa and west of Linden Street in the Bloomington area of San Bernardino County, California. The project consisted of improvements of about 750 linear feet of Jurupa Avenue adjacent to Kessler Park and reconstruction of the park parking lot. 12th Street Storm Drain, Chino, CA. Field Technician. Performed observation and field density testing. The Twelfth Street Strom Drain Project was located in the City of Chino, California from Schaefer Avenue to Chino Avenue. The project consisted of approximately 2,986 linear feet of 24 to 60-inch diameter reinforced concrete pipeline, aggregate base of 50 tons, asphalt concrete of 40 tons, one 66-inch reinforced concrete pipeline bore and jack at 145 linear feet and 3 junction structures. Terra Lago Fire Station, Indio, CA. Field Technician. Performed in-place density testing during grading. The project included 7,200 square foot one-story building with a tall apparatus bay, extended concrete paving, trash enclosures, fuel storage enclosures, and other associated improvements. Mecca Fire Station, Mecca, CA. Field Technician. Performed geotechnical observation and material testing. The project was located on Brown Street, between 66th Avenue (State Highway 195) and Second Street, in Mecca, California. The proposed development consisted of a one- story fire station, approximately 15,000 sq. ft, on approximately 1.5-acres. The structure consisted of continuous and spread concrete footings, concrete slabs-on-grade and masonry and metal- frame construction. Site development included building pad preparation, underground utility installation, street and parking lot construction, and concrete driveway and sidewalk placement. Riverside County Fleet Services Facility, Cabazon, CA. Field Technician. Performed compaction testing. The project included a 6,353-square foot maintenance facility with seven maintenance bays, an inside storage area, office and lobby space. Gerardo Portea Technician Mr. Portea has over 21 years of experience providing field and laboratory testing and inspection services for various projects, including roadways, essential buildings, parks, storm drains and other types of work. Relevant Experience Jefferson Avenue, Temecula, CA. Field Technician. Performed compaction testing. The project consisted of pavement rehabilitation of Jefferson Avenue (approximately 7,100 linear feet). The principal components of the project included recycle asphalt concrete, roadway excavation, place crushed aggregate base, asphalt concrete and asphalt rubber hot mix, PCC driveways, curb and gutter and cross gutter. Ontario Municipal Service Center Pavement Rehabilitation, Ontario, CA. Field Technician. Provides as-needed compaction testing and inspection and services. The project location was the parking lot of the Ontario Municipal Service Center (OMSC) located at 1425 Bon View Avenue, Ontario, California. The existing pavement was severely deteriorated, so the City of Ontario constructed new pavement and alleviated persistent drainage issues. Garnet Street Bridge, San Bernardino County, CA. Field Technician. Provides as-needed compaction testing and inspection and services. The project included improving a section of Garnet Street by widening the roadway and constructing new asphalt concrete, curb, gutter, and sidewalk to match the wider bridge. The project also improved Mill Creek by widening a portion of the creek to improve hydraulic capacity. Grouted stone was installed along the creek side slopes through the proposed bridge elevation below the total scour depth. Boulder Avenue & Greenspot Road Bridges, Highland, CA. Field Technician. Provides as- needed compaction testing and inspection and services. The project consisted of replacing the Boulder Avenue Bridge over City Creek, constructing roadway approaches, various street improvements, the construction/modification of creek slopes, re-profiling of the roadway, extension of two existing pipe culverts, replacement of the Bledsoe Creek double-cell reinforced concrete box, and the relocation of the MWD overflow outlet and other utilities. The project also consisted of the realignment of approaches to the Greenspot Road Bridge at Santa Ana Rivers, the rehabilitation of the existing bridge, and other miscellaneous site improvements. Ramona Avenue Storm Drain & Pavement Rehabilitation, Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Field Technician. Performed observation and compaction testing. The project was located on Ramona Avenue in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California from Foothill Boulevard to South of Pacific Electric Trail. The project included the installation of approximately 1,000 linear feet of 60-inch reinforced concrete pipeline, construction of 3 manhole structures, installation of 2 laterals and catch basins, as well as a junction structure. After the completion of the storm drain the street pavement was restored. REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS  Nuclear Gauge Certified  ACI Concrete Field Testing- Grade I  Caltrans 125- Sampling Highway, Materials & Products  Caltrans 231- Relative Compaction, Soils & Aggregates (Nuclear)  Caltrans 504- Air Content, Freshly Mixed Concrete, Pressure  Caltrans 518- Density of Fresh Concrete  Caltrans 533 – Ball Penetration in Fresh Portland Cement Concrete  Caltrans 539- Sampling Freshly Fixed Concrete  Caltrans 540- PCC Cylinder Fabrication Caltrans  Caltrans 543 - Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete  Caltrans 556- Slump of Fresh Portland Cement Concrete  Caltrans 557- Temperature of Freshly Mixed Portland Cement Concrete Gerardo Portea Technician 12th Street Storm Drain, Chino, CA. Field Technician. Performed observation and field density testing. The Twelfth Street Strom Drain Project was located in the City of Chino, California from Schaefer Avenue to Chino Avenue. The project consisted of approximately 2,986 linear feet of 24 to 60-inch diameter reinforced concrete pipeline, aggregate base of 50 tons, asphalt concrete of 40 tons, one 66-inch reinforced concrete pipeline bore and jack at 145 linear feet and 3 junction structures. Margarita Community Park, Temecula, CA. Field Technician. Performed observation and field density testing during construction. The site was located at Margarita Community Park, 29119 Margarita Road in Temecula, CA. The project consisted of two fully ramp accessible ADA playgrounds, one designed for children 5-8 and the other 5-12 group. Additionally, there are several shaded picnic areas, benches, concrete seat walls, shower area, water play activities, water play area, sand play area, and sensory garden. Kessler Park Improvements, San Bernardino County, CA. Field Technician. Performed observation and field density testing during construction. The project was located at 18400 Jurupa Avenue, south of Jurupa and west of Linden Street in the Bloomington area of San Bernardino County, California. The project consisted of improvements of about 750 linear feet of Jurupa Avenue adjacent to Kessler Park and reconstruction of the park parking lot. El Cerritos Sports Park, Riverside County, CA. Principal in Charge. Field Technician. Performed observation and field density testing during construction. The project consisted of installation of approximately 240 linear feet of 12-inch diameter recycled water pipeline along various sections of El Cerrito Road (including a section within Caltrans right-of-way) utilizing the open cut-and- cover technique. The project also included approximately 500 feet of street pavement reconstruction along both west bound lanes of El Cerrito Road adjacent to El Cerrito Sports Park. Brenda Boss Family Resource Center, Big Bear Lake, CA. Field Technician. Performed geotechnical observation and testing. The project consisted of the construction of an outpatient clinic to the existing Bear Valley Community Hospital. Various elements of the project included outpatient clinic building structure, driveway improvements and entrances from the west and south sides of Garstin Drive, parking lot additions and improvements, and improvements for fire lane/ambulance access on the north side of the existing hospital. Riverside County Fleet Services Facility, Cabazon, CA. Field Technician. Performed density testing and compaction testing. The Cabazon Fleet Services Facility was located on approximately 2-acre site between Main Street and Ramona Street in Cabazon. The facility included a 6,353-square-foot maintenance facility with seven maintenance bays, an inside storage area, office and lobby space. Additionally, the facility had a 24-hour fueling island with six gas dispensers, a car wash, and a vacuum area with covered parking. There was a 1,216 square foot building, which houses restrooms, vending machines and internet hook-ups. Brandon Williams Lead Inspector Mr. Williams is a certified inspector assuring the highest quality of inspection from conception to completion. This includes a high level of communication and teamwork through all stages of construction with the Owner, Contractor and Design team. 17 years of inspection experience on projects ranging from small to large facilities, modern and state-of-the-art construction. He is ICC certified in reinforced and pre-stressed concrete, structural steel and welding, and fireproofing. Relevant Experience Highgrove Library, Riverside County, CA. Inspector. Performed reinforcing steel inspection, steel erection and field welding inspection. The project consisted of construction of a 7,000 square-foot single-story stucco & stone veneer building with parking, landscaping, on-site and off-site underground utilities, and minor street work, including curbs and gutters. Jurupa Valley Aquatic Center, Rubidoux, Riverside County, CA. Inspector. Performed reinforcing steel and concrete inspection. The project consisted of a planned approximately 15,000-square-foot administration and operations building, 220 parking spaces, 25 yard by 35 yard competition pool, water playground area, and three water slides with a recreation pool. Parking Structure and Police Station, Cal Poly Pomona, Pomona, CA Inspector - Provided fireproofing inspection. The project consisted of the construction 2,438 stalls of parking on six levels in approximately 735,000 gross square feet. The project also included a small essential building facility to house the offices of University Police and Parking Transportation Services. Sierra Business Center, Fontana, CA Inspector. Provided reinforced concrete inspection. The project consisted of construction of 12 buildings ranging from approximately 30,000 to 750,000 square feet and associated driveways, parking areas, streets, sidewalks, and utilities. HMC World Headquarters, Ontario, C: Inspector. Provided reinforced concrete inspection The property is located east of 3565 Concours and is approximately 3.959-acre. The project involved a 2-story, 60,000 square feet office building (30,000 square feet each floor), construction Type VN (concrete tilt-up). Associated with the development were parking stalls and above and below ground utilities. Banning Police Station, Banning, CA: Inspector – Performed masonry inspection during new construction of the Banning Police Station at 125 E. Ramsey Street in the City of Banning, Riverside County, California. Veterans Home of California, Ventura County, CA: Inspector. Performed DSA masonry inspection. This project was a part of a multi-site campus of Veterans Homes in the Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County region. The project consisted of site development and the construction of a one-story Veterans Home building. The facility provides various medical treatment care, residential care, adult day healthcare, along with support facilities. The Ventura facility is approximately 47,000 SF with 60 RCFE beds and 50 Person Day Care unit. EDUCATION  BA, Jacksonville University, 2001  AA, Mt. San Antonio College, 1999 CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS  DSA Masonry Inspector  AWS Certified Welding Inspector  ICC Reinforced Concrete  ICC Pre-Stressed Concrete  ICC Structural Steel & Welding  ICC Spray-Applied Fireproofing  ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I  ASSE 6020 Medical Gas