Inland Foundation Engineering
INLAND FOUNDATION ENGINEERING, INC.
PROPOSAL FOR
CITY OF LA QUINTA
Request For Proposal
ON-CALL MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES
Prepared for: Submitted by:
City of La Quinta
Bryan McKinney, P.E.,
City Engineer
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
INLAND FOUNDATION ENGINEERING, INC.
Allen D. Evans, PE
77-622 Country Club Drive, Suite Q,
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(951) 654-1555 and/or (760) 200-2400
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Proposal for City of La Quinta
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TABLE OF CONTENTS F
TABLE OF CONTENTS
QUALIFICATIONS, RELATED EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES 1
Requested Services ………………………………………………….. 1
Firm Background Information ………………………………………. 2
Conditions and Conflicts …………………………………………….. 3
Debarment ……………………………………………………………… 3
Related Experience and References ….…..………………………. 4
PROPOSED STAFFING AND PROJECT ORGANIZATION 8
WORK PLAN / TECHNICAL APPROACH 9
COST AND PRICE 11
APPENDIX
A - Signed Non-Collusion Affidavit …………………………………… 12
B - Staff Resumes ……………………………………………………….. 13
C - Insurance Acknowledgement …………………………………….. 16
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QUALIFICATIONS, RELATED EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES F
Proposal for City of La Quinta
On-Call Materials Testing Services
QUALIFICATIONS, RELATED EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES
Requested Services.
We understand that the City of La Quinta desires to retain the
services of a qualified firm to provide on-call materials testing
services for a three-year contract term, from July 2, 2019
through June 30, 2022. The services may include, but are not
limited to, the following intermittent observation and testing.
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 density
gauge in accordance with ASTM D2922 or sand cone in
accordance with ASTM D1556. Maximum density curves
(ASTM D1557) will be performed on representative material
types, including Marshall density tests on 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 sections, foundations, and
other minor concrete.
Provide a Caltrans certified technician and laboratory to
perform tests on federally funded projects.
Perform concrete compression strength tests in
accordance with ASTM C39.
Perform extraction / gradation tests in accordance with
ASTM D2172 / C136 on 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 24 hours ours from the time of sampling.
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QUALIFICATIONS, RELATED EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES F
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On-Call Materials Testing Services
Firm Background Information.
Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc. (IFE) has provided materials testing services to public
agencies in southern California projects for more than 40 years. Founded in 1978, we are a
California corporation and California-certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE). We are
registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (1000018288) to perform services on
public works projects. We have 15 full and part-time employees that include Caltrans and
ACI-certified technicians. Our normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm,
but our hours and days can be adjusted to meet any schedule.
Our laboratory facilities are:
Accredited for Construction Materials Testing by the National Voluntary Laboratory
Accreditation Program (NVLAP Code 100406-0), under the auspices of the National
Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), to meet the minimum requirements of:
ASTM E329, Standard Specifications for Agencies Engaged in the Testing
and/or Inspection of Materials Used in Construction
ASTM C1077, Standard Practice for Laboratories Testing Concrete and
Concrete Aggregates for Use in Construction and Criteria for Laboratory
evaluation
ASTM D3740, Standard Practice for Minimum Requirement for Agencies
Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in
Engineering Design and Construction
Approved by the California Division of State Architect, Laboratory Evaluation and
Acceptance (LEA) program to provide materials testing during construction of public
school and community college projects.
Qualified by Caltrans to perform materials testing during construction of state highway
projects and federally-funded local agency projects. We participate in laboratory
benchmark sample reference programs administered by Caltrans, CCRL and the
AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory (AMRL). Following are the California Test
Methods (CTM) that our laboratory is currently qualified to perform.
Calculations
& Sampling Soil & Aggregates
R-Value,
Bituminous
Mixtures,
Concrete
CTM 105 CTM 201 CTM 217 CTM 301 CTM 309 CTM 504 CTM 539
CTM 106 CTM 202 CTM 226 CTM 304 CTM 366 CTM 518 CTM 540
CTM 125 CTM 206 CTM 227 CTM 308 CTM 382 CTM 521 CTM 556
CTM 211 CTM 229 CTM 533 CTM 557
CTM 216 CTM 231
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On-Call Materials Testing Services
We are also accredited by NVLAP to perform the following tests:
Aggregates Soil & Rock Cement &
Concrete
Practices &
Specifications
ASTM C29 ASTM D854 ASTM C1019 ASTM E329
ASTM C40 ASTM D1140 ASTM C39 ASTM C1077
ASTM C88 ASTM D1556 ASTM C617 ASTM D3740
ASTM C117 ASTM D1557 ASTM C1064
ASTM C127 ASTM D2216 ASTM C42
ASTM C128 ASTM D2435 ASTM C1231
ASTM C131 ASTM D2487 ASTM C140
ASTM C136 ASTM D2488 ASTM C1314
ASTM C142 ASTM D3080 ASTM C31
ASTM D75 ASTM D4318 ASTM C172
ASTM D2419 ASTM D2844 ASTM C143
ASTM C566 ASTM D6938 ASTM C138
ASTM C535 ASTM C231
ASTM C173
Conditions and Conflicts.
We have no known conditions (pending litigation, bankruptcy, office closures or mergers) or
conflicts of interest that would affect our ability to perform the required duties.
Debarment.
We are not, and have not been, debarred, suspended or otherwise declared ineligible to
contract with any other federal, state or local public agency.
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QUALIFICATIONS, RELATED EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES F
Proposal for City of La Quinta
On-Call Materials Testing Services
Related Experience and References.
City of Coachella 5 New Traffic Signals Project
Inland Foundation Engineering Inc. served as the geotechnical
engineer and materials testing firm for the City of Coachella, 5
New Traffic Signals Project.
Relevant Features
The City of Coachella 5 New Traffic Signals project involved
improvements at Avenue
50 at Calhoun Street and
Frederick Street, and Van
Buren Street at Avenue
49, Avenue 51 and
Avenue 52. The
improvements included
new access approach
ramps, sidewalks, curbs
and gutter, roadway
shoulders and signal control panel pads.
Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc. was retained by the City to
perform field compaction
testing and laboratory
materials testing. During
construction, our services
were provided on an on-call
basis under the direction of a
representative of the City.
Compaction testing of the
control panel pads, roadway
shoulder subgrade and
aggregate base and asphalt
concrete paving was performed. Materials testing included
maximum density of native soils and aggregate base, sieve
analysis, sand equivalent and durability index of class 2 base.
R-value of aggregate base and subgrade was also tested along
with concrete compressive strength testing.
Written test results and daily field reports were prepared and provided to the City inspector daily,
while laboratory test reports and a final compaction report were prepared and submitted to the City
via e-mail and mail.
Client/Owner
City of Coachella
Team Member/Role
Allen D. Evans, P.E.,
Project Manager
Dustin Race, Senior Soils and
ACI Field Technician
Jeremiah Upson, Senior Soils
Technician
Start Date /Completion Date
10/2017 – 12/2017
Key Services
Geotechnical Consultation
Geotechnical Project
Management
Compaction Testing Control
Panel Pads
Compaction Testing Roadway
Shoulder Subgrade and Base
Compaction Testing Asphalt
Concrete
ACI Field and Lab Testing
Materials Testing
References
City of Coachella
Robert Gordon Fisher
53462 Enterprise Way
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 654-3592
gfisher@coachella.org
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QUALIFICATIONS, RELATED EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES F
Proposal for City of La Quinta
On-Call Materials Testing Services
City of Rancho Mirage - Gerald Ford Drive and Bob Hope
Drive Street Improvement Project
Inland Foundation Engineering Inc. served as the geotechnical
engineer and materials testing firm for the City of Rancho Mirage,
Gerald Ford Drive and Bob Hope Drive Street Improvement project.
Relevant Features
This project consisted of reconstruction of the existing pavement at
the Gerald Ford Drive and Bob Hope Drive intersection. Gerald
Ford Drive was improved
from approximately 450
feet west to approximately
550 feet east of Bob Hope
Drive. Bob Hope Drive
was improved from
approximately 500 feet
south to 700 feet north of
Gerald Ford Drive. The
project included two
pavement reconstruction strategies;
(1) remove and replace existing pavement section with four inches
asphalt concrete (with 1-
1/2-inch TRMAC cap) over
10 inches of Class 2
aggregate base and,
(2) grind existing
pavement and overlay with
1½ inches of TRMAC.
Other project components
include new catch basins,
sidewalks, curb/gutter and
landscaping.
Inland Foundation Engineering services included on-call compaction
testing of pavement, sidewalk and curb/gutter subgrade. We also
conducted on-call compaction testing of storm drain backfill, Class 2
aggregate base and sampling and compaction testing of asphalt concrete. An ACI certified
technician prepared test cylinders for concrete compression strength testing which was
performed per ASTM C39.
Client/Owner
City of Rancho Mirage
Team Member/Role
Allen D. Evans, P.E.,
Project Manager
William Owens, Supervisory
Technician
Dustin Race, Senior Soils and
ACI Field Technician
Jeremiah Upson, Senior Soils
Technician
Start Date /Completion Date
08/2015 – 12/2015
Key Services
Geotechnical Consultation
Geotechnical Project
Management
Compaction Testing Subgrade
Compaction Testing Finish
Grade
Compaction Testing Storm
Drain Trench Backfill
Compaction Testing Asphalt
Concrete
ACI Field and Lab Testing
Materials Testing
References
City of Rancho Mirage
William Enos, P.E., City Engineer
69825 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 770-3224 Ext. 270
bille@RanchoMirageCA.gov
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QUALIFICATIONS, RELATED EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES F
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On-Call Materials Testing Services
City of Lake Elsinore – La Laguna RV Park and Boat
Launch and Rosetta Canyon Sports Park Phase II
Inland Foundation Engineering Inc. served as the geotechnical
engineer and materials testing firm for the City of Lake Elsinore for
the La Laguna RV Park and Boat Launch and Rosetta Canyon
Sports Park Improvements, Phase II
Relevant Features
La Laguna RV Park
originated in 1963 as a
California state park and
campground. In 1993 the
site was deeded to the city
and throughout the years
multiple improvements
have been performed by
the City and Elsinore Valley
Municipal Water District.
The 22-acre park just completed major upgrades which included 3
new restrooms, a club house, snack/concession stand, check-in
building and new paved interior streets.
The Rosetta Canyon Sports
Park, Phase II, was a major
upgrade project with 5 color
coded baseball fields and 1
full size football/soccer field,
all complete with synthetic
turf, jogging paths, a two-
story concession stand with
a 360 degree observation
deck,
relocation/improvement for the dog play area and community
garden and 320 new onsite parking areas.
Inland Foundation Engineering services included geotechnical
investigations and infiltration testing for the design phases of both
projects. Key issues addressed by the geotechnical investigation
included artificial fill and the presence of expansive soils.
Recommendations for mitigation included removing and
recompacting the unsuitable soil and expansive soil design criteria was presented. At the
request of the City, IFE performed geotechnical materials testing services during construction to
verify compliance with the geotechnical reports.
Client/Owner
City of Lake Elsinore
Team Member/Role
Allen D. Evans, P.E.,
Project Manager
Daniel R. Lind, P.G.
Principal Geologist
William Owens, Supervisory
Technician
Dustin Race, Senior Soils and
ACI Field Technician
Jeremiah Upson, Senior Soils
Technician
Start Date /Completion Date
05/2015 – 05/2019
Key Services
Geotechnical Engineering
Infiltration Testing
Geotechnical Project
Management
Compaction Testing During
Grading
Compaction Testing Subgrade
Compaction Testing Finish
Grade
Compaction Testing Utility
Trenches
Compaction Testing Asphalt
Concrete
ACI Field and Lab Testing
Materials Testing
References
City of Lake Elsinore
Gus Papagolos
130 South Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 674-3125
gpapagolos@verizon.net
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QUALIFICATIONS, RELATED EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES F
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On-Call Materials Testing Services
Riverside County EDA – John J. Benoit Detention
Center
Inland Foundation Engineering Inc. served as the geotechnical
engineer and materials testing firm for the Riverside County
Economic Development Agency, John J. Benoit Detention
Center.
Relevant Features
The John J. Benoit Detention Center is currently under
construction on the southwest corner of Highway 111 and
Oasis Street in Indio,
California. The first
phase of the project
includes all site work,
construction of a 2-
story support building
with basement and a
four-level housing
building consisting of
two adjacent housing
units. The second phase will consist of equipment salvaging
and demolition of the existing jail. The estimated construction
value is $330 million.
Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc. is providing geotechnical
engineering
consultation and soils
and materials testing
services during
construction of the
building foundation
and all site
improvements. Our
services have included
observation and
compaction testing during earthwork, trench backfill, and site
paving, shoring and tie-back inspection, and pile inspection.
Client/Owner
Riverside County EDA
Team Member/Role
Allen D. Evans, P.E.,
Project Manager
Floyd Collins, Senior Field
Technician and ICC Special
Inspector
Joe Lorenzano, Field Technician
and ACI Field Technician
Start Date /Completion Date
05/2015 – 05/2019
Key Services
Geotechnical Project Management
Observation and materials testing
during site earthwork, utility trench
backfill, and site paving
Shoring and tie-back inspection
ICC-concrete inspection / 300
CIDH piles and test cylinder
fabrication
Concrete batch plant inspection
Laboratory of testing for soil,
concrete, steel, masonry and
asphalt concrete
Asphalt concrete testing
Smoke control special inspection
Environmental remediation
consultation
References
Riverside County EDA
Rizaldy Baluyot, P.E.
3403 10th Street, Suite 400
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 232-9269
rbaluyot@RivCo.org
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PROPOSED STAFFING AND PROJECT ORGANIZATION F
PROPOSED STAFFING AND PROJECT ORGANIZATION
For City of La Quinta projects, our field personnel will be dispatched from our Palm Desert
office, located within eight miles of the La Quinta Civic Center.
The IFE team has an established track record of completing materials testing projects within
budget and to the satisfaction of our clients. We will provide the City of La Quinta with the
same level of professionalism and attention to project detail that our clients have come to
expect. Following is a list of our key staff and their areas of technical expertise.
Our project manager will be Allen D. Evans, P.E. Allen is a California-registered civil and
geotechnical engineer with more than 38 years of consulting engineering experience. He
has managed material testing programs for hundreds of municipal projects. He is a principal
of Inland Foundation Engineering and will ensure that company personnel and other
resources are dedicated as necessary to complete City of La Quinta projects on time, within
budget and to the satisfaction of the City.
Allen will be supported by experienced materials testing technicians. Floyd Collins will be
IFE’s primary materials testing technician and single point of contact. Floyd is a graduate
geologist with more than 30 years of experience as a soils and construction materials
technician. Floyd’s responsibilities will include coordinating IFE’s testing services with the
City and other construction team members. Other IFE available technicians for City of La
Quinta construction projects are Bill Owens, Jeremiah Upson, and Jonathan Frates.
Accounting and dispatching support will be provided by Eileen Schnalzer. Eileen has
extensive experience with administration of materials testing agreements for public agencies
and is especially adept with certified payroll reporting requirements at the Department of
Industrial Relations. Following is our proposed company “Organizational Chart” that shows
the basic reporting relationships between the IFE team and the City of La Quinta.
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WORK PLAN/TECHNICAL APPROACH F
WORK PLAN / TECHNICAL APPROACH
1. At IFE, our focus is on our clients and their projects. Our mission is to provide
comprehensive, practical and cost-effective material testing services as an integral
part of the project construction management team. Executing this mission requires
that we collaborate with, and support, all other design and construction professionals
involved with the project. Our pro-active communication and focus on our clients and
their projects has been the key to our firm’s long-term success.
Based on our understanding of the RFP, and our experience with similar on-call agreements,
we anticipate that our scope of service will include.
Project Plan and Specification Review: Our project manager will initially review
project plans and specifications to evaluate conformance with the project
geotechnical report and other requirements. This information will be used to develop
a task-specific cost proposal and to identify specific material testing technicians that
are best-suited for project assignment.
On-Call Soil and Asphalt Concrete Testing: Qualified Caltrans certified
technicains will perform density tests with a nuclear densometer (ASTM D6938) or
sand cone (ASTM D1556) on roadway sub-grade, aggregate base, asphalt concrete,
slope fill and trench backfill placement as required.
Concrete Sampling and Testing: ACI-certified technicians will perform slump
testing and temperature testing, and fabricate sets of conrete cylinders for curb,
gutter, dip section, foundations and other minor concrete placement.
Laboratory Testing Services: Representative soil and aggregate base samples will
be obtained for laboratory maximum density testing in accordance with ASTM D1557.
R-value testing will be performed in accordance with ASTM D2844 on street
subgrade soil samples, for the purpose of developing structural pavement section
design recommdations.
Asphalt concrete samples will be obtained and tested for maximum density in
accordance with Caltrans Hveem methods (CTM 304, 308) or Marshall methods
(ASTM D6926). Asphalt concrete extraction and gradation testing will be performed
in accordance with ASTM D2172 / C136.
Concrete compressive strength testing will be performed in accordance with ASTM
C39.
Any non-compliance test results will be reported to the City immediately upon
completion of the test.
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WORK PLAN/TECHNICAL APPROACH F
Project Management to Ensure Client Satisfaction: IFE is committed to providing
services that exceed our clients’ expectations. Following are key components of our
project approach.
Technical Oversight. Personal, continued oversight by a registered engineer during
project construction is a key component of our project approach. Allen will attend
project meetings and provide consultation to resolve technical issues throughout
project construction. Our attendance at these meetings will provide an opportunity to
discuss technical issues, project schedule, cost control and other factors related to
the project.
Project Collaboration. IFE understands the importance of working collaboratively with
other members of the project design team. We will coordinate with the City, the
project construction manager and design team to ensure that we have properly
interpreted the intent of the project plans and specifications and to provide prompt
notification of any failed inspections or tests. We will also work with the City and
construction manager to resolve materials testing and inspections issues/ conflicts as
they arise and to develop alternative recommendations when necessary.
Project Communication and Test Reporting. Effective, project communication is
critical to ensure that the contractor and City construction management team receive
inspection reports and test results in a timely manner. Daily inspection reports are
typewritten and forwarded to the County inspector and other designated recipients
upon completion. Laboratory test results are reviewed and stamped by a licensed
engineer and immediately forwarded to the County.
Project Management and Controls. IFE has an established track record of
completing construction testing and inspection projects on time and within budget.
We use QuickBooks accounting software, coupled with Excel spreadsheet-based
budget/schedule tracking tools, to monitor the budget and schedule of all projects.
Project manager meetings are held weekly, more often if necessary, to load-level
staff and equipment requirements among multiple projects. Clients are notified
immediately when circumstances arise that may require out-of-scope services.
Status reports can also be included with monthly invoices that detail services
completed in the invoice period and services completed to date.
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COST AND PRICE F
COST AND PRICE
The following table presents our proposed Schedule of Fees for On-Call Materials Testing
for the contract term of July 2, 2019 through June 30, 2022. Our firm offers other services
that are not listed below. Please contact our office for a complete listing of services offered
and rates.
PROFESSIONAL CHARGES RATES
Principal Engineer / Geologist $200.00/hr.
Project Engineer / Geologist $150.00/hr.
Staff Engineer / Geologist – Prevailing Wage $120.00/hr.
Staff Engineer / Geologist – Non-prevailing Wage $100.00/hr.
Construction Inspector/ Materials Testing Technician –Prevailing Wage $98.00/hr.
Construction Inspector/ Materials Testing Technician –Non-Prevailing Wage $80.00/hr.
Field Technician – Prevailing Wage $98.00/hr.
Field Technician – Non-prevailing Wage $80.00/hr.
Laboratory Technician $80.00/hr.
Drafting $75.00/hr.
Clerical $75.00/hr.
Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc. adheres to Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)
prevailing wage requirements for public works projects. We propose to perform the services
on a time charge basis, as the actual services performed will be dependent on the
construction methods and progress. Billing will be performed on actual accrued costs. Four
and eight-hour minimum charges will be applied to all field services. We will work closely
with the City of La Quinta to control project costs.
LABORATORY AND EQUIPMENT CHARGES RATES
Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes (ASTM D2487) $110.00 ea.
Compressive Strength (ASTM C39) (samples cured and/or tested) $22.00 ea.
Durability Index, Coarse (ASTM D3744) $175.00 ea.
Durability Index, Fine (ASTM D3744) $110.00 ea.
Gradation and Asphalt Content by Ignition Oven (ASTM D2172/CTM382) $265.00 ea.
Kneading Compacted Maximum Density (CTM 304/308) $110.00 ea.
Marshall Maximum Density (ASTM D1559) $150.00 ea.
Optimum Moisture/Maximum Density (ASTM D1557, CTM 216) $175.00 ea.
R-value (ASTM D2844, CTM 301) $250.00 ea.
Sand Equivalent (ASTM D2419, CTM217) $75.00 ea.
Sieve Analysis – (ASTM D6913, CTM 202) $145.00 ea.
Specific Gravity of Soil (ASTM D854, CTM 209) $100.00 ea.
Field Vehicle with Testing Equipment $20.00/hr.
Outside Services (Drilling, Backhoe, Coring, Geophysical Services, etc.) Cost plus 20%
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APPENDIX B – STAFF RESUMES F
APPENDIX B - STAFF RESUMES
Allen D. Evans, P.E.
Principal / Project Manager
As principal of Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc., Mr. Evans’
responsibilities include overall management of our offices in San
Jacinto and Palm Desert, California. Mr. Evans also serves as
project manager for foundation investigations, preliminary soil
investigations, environmental assessments and remedial
investigations, slope stability studies, percolation investigations,
and other projects associated with geotechnical, environmental,
and construction engineering.
Mr. Evans has over 30 years of engineering and management
experience. He has extensive experience in geotechnical
engineering including field exploration, laboratory testing and
foundation analysis. Mr. Evans has provided forensic
consultation to evaluate causes of failure in geotechnical projects
and has developed recommendations for repair of distressed
properties. He has managed geotechnical investigations for a
number of highway, interchange and bridge projects that were
designed and constructed under Caltrans oversight.
Recent Project Experience:
City of Coachella, 5 New Traffic Signals
City of Hemet, Acacia Avenue Street Improvement
City of Lake Elsinore, La Laguna RV Park and Boat Launch
City of Lake Elsinore, Rosetta Canyon Park
City of Indian Wells, Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge at Deep Canyon Channel
City of Moreno Valley, Cycle 6 ADA Pedestrian Ramp Improvements
City of Perris, Ethanac Road Widening
City of Rancho Mirage, Gerald Ford and Bob Hope Drive Improvements
City of San Jacinto, Esplanade Avenue Street Improvements
City of San Jacinto, Ramona Expressway Widening Phase 1 and 2
City of Hesperia, Ranchero Road Grade Separation
City of Colton, Colton Crossing Grade Separation.
City of San Bernardino, State Street/University Parkway Grade Separation
Riverside County Economic Development Agency, Hemet Regional Center Parking Lot
Improvement
Riverside County Economic Development Agency, John J. Benoit Detention Center
Riverside County Transportation Department, Winchester Road Widening Project
Experience
38 + Years
Education:
- B.S. Agricultural Engineering,
University of Idaho, Moscow,
Idaho
- M.S. Civil Engineering,
University of Southern
California, Los Angeles,
California
Professional Registrations:
- CA Geotechnical Engineer,
No. 2060
- CA Civil Engineer, No. 38104
Associations:
- American Society of Civil
Engineers
- California Geotechnical
Engineers Association
- American Council of
Engineering Companies
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Floyd Collins
Senior Materials Testing Technician
Mr. Collins has over 30 years of experience as a staff geologist,
construction materials special inspector and senior field technician. Mr.
Collins performs on-site documentation of overexcavations and fill
compaction achieved during grading operations. His experience
includes numerous city and county projects, school projects,
residential, industrial and commercial grading projects, and municipal
projects including reservoirs and pipelines. Mr. Collins also performs
reinforced concrete and masonry inspection for our firm.
Recent Project Experience:
Canyon Lake Property Owners Association, Street
Rehabilitation Project
City of Coachella, 5 New Traffic Signals
City of Rancho Mirage, Gerald Ford and Bob Hope Drives Intersection Improvement
City of San Jacinto, Esplanade Avenue Street Improvements
City of San Jacinto, Ramona Expressway Widening and Reconstruction
Riverside County Economic Development Agency, John J. Benoit Detention Center
Riverside County Transportation Department, State Route 79 (Winchester Road)
Widening
William D. Owens
Senior Materials Testing Technician
Mr. Owens has over 30 years of experience as a soil and construction
materials testing technician. His experience includes public/private
schools, residential, industrial and commercial grading projects as well
as municipal projects, including streets, reservoirs, and pipelines. He
is experienced with many Caltrans and ASTM field and laboratory test
methods.
Recent Project Experience:
City of Lake Elsinore, Rosetta Canyon Park
City of Hemet, Police Station Building Expansion
City of Hemet, Safe Route to School Project
City of Perris, Ethanac Road Widening Project
City of Rancho Mirage, Gerald Ford and Bob Hope Drive Improvements
City of San Jacinto, Ramona Widening Project Phase I & II
City of San Jacinto, Sanderson Avenue Widening Project
Certifications
‐ ICC-Soils
‐ ICC Masonry Inspector
‐ Caltrans –Sampling,
Field and Laboratory
‐ Nuclear Gauge Safety
and Training
‐ Confined Space
Training
Certifications:
‐ ICC Reinforced
Concrete
‐ ICC Reinforced
Masonry
‐ DSA Masonry
‐ ACI-Concrete
Laboratory Testing
Technician
‐ ACI-Concrete
Strength Testing
Technician
‐ Nuclear Gauge
Safety and Training
Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc. Consulting Geotechnical Engineers and Geologists
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Jeremiah A. Upson
Senior Materials Testing Technician
Mr. Upson has been a soil and construction material testing technician
with IFE since 2005. His duties also include laboratory testing of
various construction materials. As a soils technician, Mr. Upson also
performs on-site documentation of overexcavations and fill compaction
achieved during grading operations. His experience includes
residential, schools, transportation, and municipal pipeline and
infrastructure projects.
Recent Project Experience:
Canyon Lake Property Owners, Street Rehabilitation Project
City of Rancho Mirage, Gerald Ford and Bob Hope Street Improvements
City of San Jacinto, Ramona Expressway Widening Project
City of San Jacinto, San Jacinto Avenue Rehabilitation
Eastern Municipal Water District, Longview and Watson Pipeline Placement
Eastern Municipal Water District, Redlands Avenue and Oleander Avenue Waterline
Replacement
Lake Hemet Municipal Water District, Various Waterline Replacement Project
Widening
Jonathan Frates
Laboratory Supervisor, Senior Materials Testing Technician
Mr. Frates has been a soil and construction material testing technician
for over 10 years. He is our laboratory supervisor; his duties include
testing of soil, aggregate and asphalt concrete, supervision of
laboratory activities, safety and organization.
Hemet Unified School District, Hemet Elementary School
Relocatable Project,
Eastern Municipal Water District, Quail Valley Sub Area 9
Trevi Hills Community Construction Project, Lakeside
Dan Marana Construction, Commercial Development
Engineering Resources of Southern California, Sierra Way Storm Drain, Laboratory
Testing
Certifications:
‐ ACI Field Technician
‐ Nuclear Gauge Safety
and Training
‐ Caltrans –Sampling,
Field
‐ Confined Space
Training
Certifications:
‐ Nuclear Gauge Safety
and Training
‐ Caltrans –Sampling,
Field
‐ Confined Space
Training
Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc. Consulting Geotechnical Engineers and Geologists
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APPENDIX C – INSURANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc. has reviewed Exhibit E – Insurance Requirements and
understand that if we are selected, we will obtain the coverage requested to meet the City’s
requirements. Following is a copy of our current coverage.