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Bengal Engineering, Inc.CITY OF LA QUINTA. Proposal for Professional Engineering Services Dune Palms Road Low Water Crossing Replacement at the Coachella Valley Storm Water Channel City Project No. 2011-05 Federal Aid Project No. BLRKS- 5433(014) Prepared by Bengal Engineering BENGAL ENGINEERING INC. "DELIVERING SOLUTIONS THROUGH QUALITY SERVICE" i .aitcr cc ti4AF.. Aw IL' II' - '1 • . , wr �`� r� `.; r; _ � `� �'?:��"�'� •� ''� h�F ter•.-'• ��`�•.� �• . AL IL ..I�• ' - -:d mot• __ - ti• -�� 7 • - ,-LLB ��. �� J �f`� i r _ •ate ,01MMANO, TABLE OF CONTENTS Prepared by lal Engineei SECTION PAGE COUNT 1.0 1 Cover Letter.......................................................... N/A 2.0 1 Statement of Qualifications ..................................... 27 Total 2.1 Team Overview 2.2 Organizational Chart 2.3 Resumes 2.4 Relative Experience 3.0 Project Understanding and Approach ....................... 7 Total (Including Draft Alternative Planning Study) 4.0 Scope of Work Program .......................................... 27 Total 5.0 1 Project Schedule .................................................... 1 Page 6.0 1 Forms ................................................................... 3 Total Total Page Count: 65 CITY OF LA QUINTA DUNE PALMS ROAD BRIDGE-CVSWC CITY PROJECT NO. 2011-05 FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BRLKS-5433(014) r p, 0"- *' aimp- 40 ;ho SECTION 1.0 COVER LETTER %0. 4%0' 4%0 - 4%0 Vw � 0:o_ _ i 40 -7 Bengal Engineering Inc. Civil, Bridge, Structural, Hydraulics & Highway Engineers November 17, 2013 Tim Jonasson, PE, Director of Public Works / City Engineer City of La Quinta Public Works Department 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA, 92253 RE: Proposal for Dune Palms Bridge Over CVSWC City Project No. 2011-05 Dear Tim: Bengal Engineering is pleased to present our proposal for the Professional Engineering Services on the design of the Dune Palms Road Low Water Crossing Replacement at the Coachella Valley Storm Water Channel (CVSWC). We believe that Bengal Engineering has assembled an unsurpassed team, with the best direct relevant experience, first hand project knowledge and a complete grasp of the Federal Aid project development process to make your project a success. This belief in the Bengal team is based on three key elements; 1) Ability to harness Bengal's extensive bridge experience, which will include our own fresh ideas on the overall structure design; 2) Bengal's in-house capabilities for providing many of the vital engineering tasks will help with overall efficiency; 3) An assembled team that has previously worked together, comprised of key team members that have experience working with City staff on similar scale projects as the Dune Palms Road project. As mentioned, Bengal Engineering will provide many of the key engineering tasks in-house, such as bridge design, roadway design, geotechnical investigations, hydraulic studies and utility coordination. However, with a project of this size, we will utilize some of our strategic partners to lead various specialized activities, which are as follows: In addition to the above mentioned partners, we do have a couple of minor sub -consultants who will be assisting with specific task items, which are shown on the organizational chart contained within our proposal. With this efficient team, you will know who is working on your project and what they are doing. Equally important for success, the people presented herein are those who will actively work on your project from start -to -finish. We are at the peak of our careers and look forward to many years of service in the industry. We strongly encourage you contact our references, whom are people who have known us for years, and who have worked with us on many similar projects. They know first-hand that we can complete this project for you on -time and within budget, because we have done so for them on multiple occasions. 250 Big Sur Drive Phone: (805) 685-6511 Goleta, CA. 93117 www.BengalEngineering.com Fax: (805) 685-7432 Bengal Engineering Inc. Civil, Bridge, Structural, Hydraulics & Highway Engineers Our proposal was prepared in compliance with the City's Request for Proposal (RFP), including our cost proposal provided in a separate envelope. We have reviewed the City's sample Professional Services Agreement included in the RFP, and are willing to sign as -is. Bengal Engineering has passed the Caltrans Pre -Award Audit and is able to meet accounting requirements. Additionally, we acknowledge the release of Addendum #1. We are excited at the opportunity to provide this City with our services and if you should have any questions or will require additional information please contact me at 805-563-0788 or via email at scott _benaalengineering,com. We look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, 45. i� .( /t- Scott Onishuk, PE Principal in Charge 250 Big Sur Drive Goleta, CA. 93117 Phone: (805)-563-0788 Fax: (805) 685-7432 Email: scott@bencialen-gineering.com 250 Big Sur Drive Phone: (805) 685-6511 Goleta, CA. 93117 www.BengalEngineering.com Fax: (805) 685-7432 SECTION 2.0 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS TEAM NARRATIVE As the 'prime consultant of the Dune Palms Road Low Water Crossing project, Bengal Engineering has assembled a powerful team to serve the City. The Principal -in -Charge, Mr. Scott Onishuk, will lead a team which includes key members who have successfully worked together before, completing projects for the City of La Quinta. For example, as Project Manager of the Dune Palms Road Low Water Crossing project, Mr. Brad Donais, of Heptagon Seven Consulting brings almost 20 years of experience in Public Works Engineering, including management of arterial roadways and low water crossing improvements. Supporting Mr. Donais with Environ- mental services is Ms. Lorraine Ahlquist, MA. Lorraine and Brad have worked together before successfully completing projects throughout the Coachella Valley. Serving as Project Engineer is Mr. Ron Moreno who has also worked previously side -by -side with Mr. Donais and Ms. Lorraine Ahlquist over the last several years in the Coachella Valley. The Bengal Team is ready to work on this very important City project and we encourage the City to reach out to our references to learn of our reputation. Bengal's accounting and business practices have been audited by both Caltrans and the Federal Government (Department of Defense). Bengal has been awarded numerous Caltrans-funded Local Agency Bridge Projects, and many Federal DoD Projects in the last eight years, and have completed these projects, including compliance with all required accounting practices, without any issues. Recently (August, 2013), Bengal was awarded a Caltrans/FHWA Highway -Funded Bridge Project (HBP) from the City of Santa Barbara; the contract amount was in excess of $700,000. The City received Caltrans Local Agency approval prior to awarding Bengal the contract. Bengal Engineering is also a Caltrans-certified State Minority Business Enterprise (SMBE), and a Disadvan- tage Business Enterprise (DBE). This status requires yearly accounting and asset updates for Caltrans approval. Bengal's accounting practices are reviewed by a reputable CPA Accounting Firm on a continuous basis, ensuring current compliance with Federal, State and Local Agency guidelines. The following pages contain the required information with an overview of our team and their experience. Each team -member has been hand -selected for their ability to meet the City's needs on this project and is fully committed to its success. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION SECTION 2.1 gENGAL ENGINEERING INC., - PRIME CONSULTANT Founded in 1996, Bengal Engineering provides responsive, cost-effective and innovative civil engineering design and project management services to a wide variety of public and private sector clients throughout California. With a staff of licensed engineers, land surveyors and scientists, Bengal brings a multi -discipline and integrative approach to many of our projects. Bengal Engineering is a Caltrans-Certified DBE and SMBE SBA -Certified SDB. As the Prime Consultant on this project Bengal will be providing the design expertise for a majority of the project including the bridge design, channel hydrology and hydraulics, geotechnical exploration, and roadway design. HEPTAGON SEVEN - PROJECT MANAGER Providing overall project coordination with the City, Caltrans and the Consultant Team will be Heptagon Seven Consulting. Recently founded and headquartered in Coachella f ' `��• r ` f� Valley (City of Indian Wells), Heptagon Seven Consulting provides expertise in Program, Project and Construction Management for our Public Agency clients. Heptagon Seven provides a hands-on, proactive management approach to all our customers, which for this project we will provide Project Management, assistance of the QA/QC process for all reports, studies and plans required. In addition, Heptagon Seven will assist with the utility coordination on this project due to our extensive relationships with all of the effected utility purveyors by the proposed project. PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF - ENVIRONMENTAL a Leading the Environmental effort for the Dune Palms Road project will be Parson Brinkerhoff (PB). Founded in 1885 and headquartered in New York City, PB is a leader in the development and operation of infrastructure to meet the needs of communities around the world. PB is active in multiple market sectors, including transportation, power, buildings/facilities, water/wastewater, environmental, and urban community development. The firm has the capability to see a project through its entire life cycle, from planning to implementation to operation and maintenance, and has earned a distinguished reputation for its technical and management expertise. OVERLAND PACIFIC & CUTLER INC. - ROW / ACQUISITIONS Providing Right of Way Acquisition assistance is sub -consultant Overland Pacific & Cutler, Inc.(OPC) OPC, established as a California Corporation in 1980, provides all disciplines associated with right of o v E R L A N D way acquisition, including right of way data sheets and utility coordination. OPC is the preeminent P A C I F I C & Right of Way services firm in California focusing exclusively on public projects. The firm is organized CUTLE R, INC. into functional disciplines covering Right of Way Estimating and Program Management, Appraisal, Acquisition, Relocation, Utilities and Property Management. OPC is particularly skilled in transportation projects using rules and procedures adopted by Caltrans. OPC delivers right of way using a variety of funding sources and oversight guidelines. Right of way expertise and collaboration with Caltrans makes OPC a preferred provider of Caltrans and the regional transportation agencies that rely on federal funding authorizations or routinely work on the state highway system. SECTION THIRTY SEVEN CONSULTANTS - SURVEY & MAPPING Our Staff includes licensed engineers, land surveyors, GIS Professionals and environmental specialists that have extensive experience working with local, state and federal agencies as well as private industry. The company team is located in Southern California and Arizona with our office situated in the Coachella Valley - The team performs work throughout the southwestern United States with a focus on energy related infrastructure and land development. Our company has provided key support services for a portfolio of high profile projects. Our established client relationships are based on honest communication and the delivery of quality service. Dune Palms Bridge Over CVSWC - City Project No. 2011-05 THE RIGHT TEAM ASSEMBLED TO ENSURE PROJECT SUCCESS... Scott Onishuk, PE Ron Moreno, PE, PLS Tom Conti, PE Md. Wahiduzzaman, PE Abu S. Israil, PE Md. Wahiduzzaman, PE Ron Moreno, PE, PLS Ed Prongracz, CEG Gary Masterman, PE, GE Principal -In -Charge - Civil Engineer SCOTT ONISHUK, PE Registration: Experience: zi rears • 1989 Civil Engineer, CA., 48052 Education: • B.S., 1987, Civil Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana Professional Affiliations: • Member of American Public Works Association • Past Treasurer, APWA, Central Coast Chapter Mason Street Bridge (Replacement) - City of Santa Barbara, CA Served as Principal -in -Charge leading the design of a complex Federally -funded bridge replacement project in downtown Santa Barbara. Cota Street Bridge - City of Santa Barbara, CA Served as Co -Project Manager for this bridge replacement project as part of the Federal Highway Bridge Program. Haley/ De La Vina St. Bridge Replacement - City of Santa Barbara, CA Served as Co -Project manager and lead Civil Engineer for the replacement of this bridge, which was funded by the Federal Highway Bridge Program. Mr. Onishuk led the design of all the roadway, drainage, utility relocation, construction staging and flood control components. San Jose Creek Capacity Improvements and Steelhead Passage Project Joint Project: City of Goleta, California & Santa Barbara County Flood Control District Served as Project Manager and Lead Civil engineer to widen a flood control channel, and provide steelhead passage on San Jose Creek. Bengal is the prime consultant and performed all civil, structural, hydraulic, geotechnical and utility engineering. Floradale Ave. Bridge Replacement - Santa Barbara County Public Works, CA Served Co -Project Manager, leading all the civil engineering tasks, to construct a new 575-foot-long bridge, funded by the Federal Highway Bridge Program. Senior Bridge, Structure & Hydraulics Design Engineer Md. WAHIDUZZAMAN, PE Registration: Experience: 24 Years • Civil Engineer, CA., (C 49838) Education: • B.S., 1982, Civil Engineering (Structural), Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology • M.B.A., 1987, Civil Engineering, Pacific State University of Los Angeles Professional Affiliations: • Member of American Societv of Civil Engineers San Jose Creek Capacity Improvement and Fish Passage Project - City of Goleta, CA Project Manager & Lead Hydraulics Engineer performing hydrology and hydraulics analysis and design for this $22M flood control project. Cabrillo Blvd Bridge (Replacement) - City of Santa Barbara, CA Lead Bridge and Hydraulics Engineer performing structural design and hydrology & hydraulics analysis for the $20M bridge replacement project. Mason Street Bridge (Replacement) - City of Santa Barbara, CA Lead Bridge and Hydraulics Engineer performing bridge design, hydrology and drainage design for this $12M bridge replacement project. Main Street Bridge (Replacement) - San Luis Obispo County, CA Lead Bridge and Hydraulics Engineer performing bridge design, hydrology and drainage design for this $5M, 150' long bridge replacement project over Santa Rosa Creek. Las Pilitas Road Bridge (Replacement) - San Luis Obispo County, CA Lead Hydraulics Engineer performing hydrology, hydraulics analysis and design for this $4M, 250' long bridge replacement project over the Salinas River. Hospital Road Bridge - Hollister, CA Lead Bridge Engineer responsible for designing this six span 580-ft long CIP/PS box girder concrete bridge. This new bridge designed per FHWA/Caltrans LRFD standards replaces the existing low water crossing at the San Benito River. San Simeon Creek Road Bridge No. 1 and 2 - San Louis Obispo County, CA Responsible for hydraulics analysis and design for the 146-ft long, single span box girder bridge (No. 1) and 138-ft long, 3-span slab bridge (No. 2). Both are post -tensioned bridges. Md. was responsible for bank protection measures, as well as environmental permitting assistance. Civil Engineer - RON MORENO, PE, PLS Registration: Experience: 20 Years • 2006, Civil Engineer, CA., 69156 • 2003, Professional Land Surveyor, CA., PLS 7933 Education: • B.S., 2003, Civil Engineering, CAL Poly Pomona Professional Affiliations: • Member, American Society of Civil Engineers • Member, California Land Surveyor's Association • Past President, Desert Chapter for the California Land Surveyor's Association 1-10/Jefferson Street Interchange Improvements - County of Riverside, CA Served as the project engineer during the final approvals of the PA/ED phase of the Jefferson Street Interchange. Interstate 15 / Indian Truck Trail Interchange Improvements - County of Riverside, CA Served as Project Engineer and Utility Coordinator responsible for the preparation of final Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for this interchange traffic capacity increasing improvement project. Interstate 10 / Monterey Interchange - Palm Desert, CA Served as Design Engineer for the design and preparation of the Geometric Approval Drawings for the Project Report. Served as Utility Coordinator during certification phase. Old Town Temecula Mercedes Streetscape Improvements - Temecula, CA Served as Project Manager on this project with the responsibility for all improvements along Mercedes Street as part of the redevelopment of Old Town Civic Center for the City of Temecula. Highway 79 Improvements - Temecula, CA Served as Project Manager with the responsibility of geometric design for the extension of all turn pockets along Highway 79 throughout the City Limits of Temecula. Engineering Geologist - ED POP''GRACZ, PE, CEG Registration: Experience: 13 Years • 2004, Professional Geologist, CA., PG 7673 • 2005, Certified Engineering Geologist, CA., CEG 2370 Education: • B.S., 1997, Geologist Sciences, University of California, Santa Barbara Professional Affiliations: • Association of Engineering Geologists (AEG) Suey Bridge Crossing over Santa Maria River - Santa Barbara County, CA Served as the geologist responsible for the geotechnical investigation of a bridge that replaced a low water crossing. Arana Gulch Pedestrian / Bike Trail - Santa Cruz, CA Served as the Project Geologist, leading the geotechnical investigation of a proposed multi -use trail system in an environmentally sensitive Open Space area. San Jose Creek Capacity Improvements and Fish Passage Project - City of Goleta, CA An extensive field geotechnical study was performed for the proposed improvements along an approximately 4,000 foot -long section of a flood control channel in downtown Goleta. Duties included logging 11 mud rotary borings, oversight and advancing of 14 CPT soundings in critical areas along the alignment, determination of seismic design parameters, oversight of abutment concrete coring and subsequent laboratory testing (including ASR analysis) and preparation of numerous geotechnical documents. Honda Ridge Road Landslide Study - Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA Project Geologist and Project Manager. Conducted a geotechnical study to determine the cause(s) of distress to approximately 350 feet of roadway providing access to critical tracking facilities along Tranquillon Ridge on the southern portion of VAFB. Carpinteria Rincon Trail Bikeway - Carpinteria, CA Served as Project Geologist leading Bengal's geotechnical investigation for a proposed 3,500 feet of Class III bike trail in steep, rugged topography. Geotechnical Engineer - GARY MASTERMAN, PE, GE Registration: Experience: 41 Years • 1986, Professional Engineer (Geotechnical), CA., GE 567 • 1975, Professional Engineer (Civil), CA., C 24890 Education: • M.S., 1972, Civil Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona • B.S., 1969, Civil Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona Professional Affiliations: • ASCE, CGEA, SEAOSC, ADSCA Carpinteria Rincon Trail Bikeway - Carpinteria, CA Served as the geotechnical Engineer for the investigation in support of a proposed 3,500 feet of Class III bike trail in steep, rugged topography, which is to include a single -span pedestrian bridge over Union Pacific railroad tracks. Morro Creek Multi -Use Trail and Bridge Project - Morro Bay, CA Served as the Geotechnical Engineer for the investigation in support of 2,000 feet of Class I bike Trail, which will include a pre -fabricated pedestrian bridge designed for HS20 loading (emergency vehicles). Hillcrest HOA - Oak Park, CA Served as Geotechnical Engineer in charge of preparing plans for construction of a wall in rear yards of property w/descending, creep -prone slopes. Anoka Street, LLC - Pacific Palisades, CA Geotechnical Engineer for the investigating of a 2008 landslide that affected three properties. A report was prepared to address the wishes of each property owner and to mitigate the landslide. Young-Nak Church Retreat Center - Lake Hughes, CA Geotechnical Engineer for a feasibility study for retreat center within an Alquist-Priolo study zone (San Andreas Fault System). Study involved grading for access roads, placement of an access road to water storage tank pad, construction of dormitory buildings, meeting buildings, parking areas, and onsite private sewage disposal systems. Senior Bridge & Structure Design Engineer - ABU S. ISRAIL, PH.D., PE Registration: Experience: 24 Years • Professional Engineer, CA., C 51578 Education: • B.S., 1982, Civil Engineering (Structural), Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology • M.S., 1986, Civil Engineering (Structural), SUNY at Buffalo, NY • PhD, 1990, Civil Engineering (Structural), SUNY at Buffalo, NY Professional Affiliations: • Member, American Society of Civil Engineers Ortega Street Bridge (Replacement) - Santa Barbara, CA Lead bridge engineer for the replacement of this bridge over Mission Creek in Santa Barbara. This precast pre stressed concrete bridge is supported on deep piles in a seismically sensitive site. Design is performed in accordance with the standards and specifications of Caltrans. Cabrillo Blvd. Bridge (Replacement) - City of Santa Barbara, CA Responsible for structure and seismic independent design check for this bridge located in one of the pristine and environmentally sensitive places in the central coast of California. Hagemann Gulch Bridge, Arana Gulch Multi -Use Trail Project - Santa Cruz, CA Lead Bridge Engineer: Responsible for designing a stress -ribbon -bridge spanning a pristine gulch. The 340-ft long, single span pre -stressed bridge uses precast deck panels and is supported by ground anchors at each abutment. San Simeon Creek Road Bridge No. 1 and 2 - San Luis Obispo County, CA Responsible for independent design check for the 146-ft long, single span box girder bridge (No. 1) and 138-ft long, 3-span slab bridge (No. 2). Both are post -tensioned bridges. CIDH concrete piles are used for abutments and piers. Highway 1 Bridge at Cambria (Santa Rosa Creek Overflow) - Cambria, CA Performed design of this new concrete bridge located on a liquefiable soil site. Deep pile foundations were used for this challenging site. Critical design issues include seismically induced settlements. Civil Engineer -TOM CONTI, PE Registration: Experience: 24 Years • 2008, Civil Engineer, CA., 73108 Education: • B.S., 2002, Civil Engineering, University of Utah • A.S., 1993, Construction / Architecture, State University of NY, NY Professional Affiliations: • Member, American Society of Civil Engineers • Past Treasurer and V-P, North Coast Chapter A.S.C.E. Mason Street Bridge Replacement - City of Santa Barbara, CA Managed the preliminary and final design for a multifaceted Highway Bridge Program (HBP) project in the city of Santa Barbara. In conjunction with the bridge replacement project he has coordinated with Santa Barbara County Flood Control implementing an over -arching flood control project, portions to be included in the bridge construction. Cota Street Bridge Replacement - City of Santa Barbara, CA Project Manager for a bridge replacement design in an urban residential neighborhood in the City of Santa Barbara. Alamar Road Bridge Repair Project - City of Santa Barbara, CA Worked to develop plans to increase capacity and improve scour protection to a bridge on Alamar Road, Petaluma Mainline Railroad Bridge Relocation Project - Petaluma, CA Served as Project Engineer responsible for reviewing submittals, reviewing requests for information, initializing change orders, preparing design changes, coordinating with the Corps construction managers and coordinating the relocation of public utilities. Project Manager - BRAD DONA 1S, PE • 1999, Civil Engineer, MN., 26245 • 2005, Civil Engineer, CA., 68828 Education: • B.S., 1994, Civil Engineering, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks Professional Affiliations: • Member, American Public Works Association • Board of Directors, American Public Works Association, Desert Chapter, 2007 to Present • Board of Directors, Salton Sea Action Committee, 2012 to Present Adams Street Bridge Construction Project - La Quinta, CA Served as the Project Manager responsible for the environmental clearance and oversight of the bridge and roadway improvements for this 440 foot bridge project over the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel. Jefferson Street and Varner Road Intersection Improvements - City of Indio, CA Project Manager responsible for the oversight of the CEQA environmental clearance, right of way acquisition, property negotiations on obtaining possession and use agreements, final street improvement plans, traffic signal coordination with the larger Jefferson and 1-10 Interchange project. Miles Avenue Bridge - Phase 1 - Riverside County and City of Indio, CA Responsible for the oversight of the environmental clearance and final roadway and bridge PS&E. The intent of the project was to provide an all-weather crossing of the Whitewater Storm Channel to eliminate the frequent wash -outs of the low water crossing due to smaller rain events and widen the street to the City's General Plan width. Jefferson Street Widening / Reconstruction Project - Phase II - La Quinta and Indio, CA Project Engineer responsible for the review and coordination of the final design services for the reconstruction of approximately 2.5 miles of Jefferson Street. Clinton Street / Miles Avenue Widening & Bridge - Indio, CA & Riverside County Responsible for the review, coordination of the final design services for the roadway reconstruction and bridge construction project. State Highway 111 Improvements - La Quinta, CA Responsible for the design and coordination of the preparation of the CEQA Environmental Document and associated studies, Caltrans Encroachment Permit coordination, preparation of right of way legal and exhibits for land dedications and preparation of the final design plans. QA i QC - LLOYD BEAMAN, PE Registration: Experience: 30+ Years • Class B, B-2 General Contractors License • Class A & B-2 General Engineering & Commercial License Education: • Construction Management, University of Texas Certifications: • Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Old US 80 Bridge - Maricopa, AZ Construction management and administration services for the rehabilitation of the Gillespie Dam Bridge along Old US 80. Tempe Town Lake Pedestrian Bridge - Tempe, AZ Construction management, inspection, and Engineer of Record services on this $5.4M signature tubular steel bridge in the City of Tempe consisting of 4,225' simple span tied arches. Tempe Town Lake Bridge Inspections - Tempe, AZ Served as Senior Inspector responsible for the inspection of four bridge foundations that cross the Tempe Town. Downtown Indio Overhead to Underground Conversion - Indio, CA Construction administration, management and inspection services on this $1.6M infrastructure improvement project. Downtown Indio Phase 1 Improvements - Indio, CA Construction administration, management and inspection services on this infrastructure improvement project. The project is located on Miles Avenue from Oasis Street to Smurr Street and Towne Street from Indio Boulevard to Bliss Avenue in the City of Indio. Sunrise Water Company, Peoria - AZ Construction management, inspection, and Engineer of Record services for the construction and certification of 5,100 of new 12" water main and the paving of 97th avenue. Environmental Lead - LORRAINE AHLQUIST, MS Registration: Experience: 19 Years • Certification in Geographic Information Systems • Certification in Forensic Science, Specializations in Biology and Chemistry Education: • M.S., 2003, Biological Sciences, Florida International University • B.S., 1999, Environmental Studies, Minors in Biology & Chemistry, Florida International University • A.S., 1989, Radiation Protection Technology, Central Florida Community College Interstate 10 / Jefferson Street Interchange - Indio, CA Environmental Project Manager providing a wide range of environmental consulting services for this project, working closely with Caltrans and the City of Indio. Adams Street Bridge Replacement - La Quinta, CA Environmental Project Manager providing a diversified suite of technical guidance for the project, working closely with Caltrans Local Assistance and the City of La Quinta. Garnet Street Bridge Replacement - Mentone, CA Environmental Project Manager worked closely with Caltrans Local Assistance and the County of San Bernardino. As a grantee of FHWA's Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation (HBRR) Program, the County of San Bernardino is required to comply with federal requirements State Route 186 / Interstate 8 Interchange Quechan Indian Tribe - Imperial County, CA and Yuma, AZ Border Environmental Project Manager providing a suite of environmental consulting services for this project, working closely with Caltrans, the prime consultant, Quechan Indian Tribe and various sub -consultants. Environmental, Air / Noise - LAWRENCE SPURGEON Education: Experience: 21 Years • M.S.E., 1993, Environmental Engineering, University of Washington, WA • B.S., 1992, Industrial Engineering & Operations Research, University of California at Berkeley Mid -Coast Corridor Transit Project Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) and Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR), SANDAG - San Diego, CA Managed planning effort for the SEIS/SEIR phase of the project to extend the existing San Diego Trolley System 11 miles (18 kilometers) north to the University of California, San Diego campus. Doyle Drive, City of San Francisco - San Francisco, CA Noise analysis quality control. Also conducted supplemental noise analysis for construction impacts and potential Section 4(f) impacts where the project passes through the Presidio National Historic Landmark District and adjacent to the National Cemetery, an FHWA Category A land use. San Francisco -Oakland Bay Bridge East -Span Seismic Safety Project - San Francisco, CA Provided air quality analysis of dredging impacts and assisted in preparing the FEIS, including revisions to address air quality and noise concerns, for this major bridge -span replacement project, for which Parsons Brinckerhoff is preparing the environmental analysis. Environmental, Visual - THERESA DICKERSON Education: Experience: 26 Years • B.L.A., 1987, Landscape Architecture, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA. Mid -Coast Corridor Transit Project Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) and Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR), SANDAG - San Diego, CA Assisted with the Visual Impact Analysis (VIA) for the SEIS/SEIR phase of the project to extend the existing San Diego Trolley System 11 miles (18 kilometers) north to the University of California, San Diego campus. Coordinated visual impact technical report QA/QC with local sub -consultant staff. State Routes 75 / 282 Transportation Corridor Project - Coronado, CA Draft Final EIS/EIR and Mitigation Monitoring Plan. Carroll Canyon Road Extension Visual Assessment - San Diego, CA Prepared the visual assessment which evaluated aesthetic impacts to the visual environment including identified cultural resources. ROW / Acquisition - JOH1,4- CUTLER Registration: Experience: 45 Years • Real Estate Broker, CA., 00372712 Education: • B.S., Business Real Estate, Sacramento State University • Post Graduate Study, RE Courses, UCLA Extension Professional Affiliations: • Member American Public Works Association • Member National Association of Review Appraisers Jefferson Street and Varner Road Improvement Project - City of Indio, CA Provided project management for the appraisal, acquisition, and escrow coordination services for this project that involved 3 partial take parcels at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Varner Road. Avenue 44 Bridge Project - City of Indio, CA Provided project management for the initial cost estimate for this bridge project. Cathedral Canyon/Whitewater Bridge Project - City of Cathedral City, CA Provided project management for this project that involves the appraisal and acquisition of permanent and temporary easements from approximately ten parcels of property from both individual and BIA controlled properties. The project also involved title analysis, right of entry, an initial right of way cost analysis, and right of way analysis of the project planning activities. Avenue 52/Grapefruit Road Grade Separation Project - City of Coachella, CA Provided project management and implementation for this project which included the relinquishment of access to a major thoroughfare for numerous business properties. 7th Standard Road Grade Separation Project - County of Kern, CA Served as Project Manager to provide oversight and implementation of a road widening and grade separation; a Caltrans oversight project implemented by County of Kern, designed/engineered by LAN Engineering. Survey and Mapping - BENJAMIN EGAN, PE, PLS • 2008, Professional Civil Engineer, CA., 73070 • 2010, Professional Land Surveyor, CA., 8756 • SWRCB Qualified Storm -water Developer, QSD 23282 • SCAQMD Certificate Number 12-08-135 Education: • 2004, GIS Coursework, College of the Desert • 2000-2001, Engineering Transfer Program, Tacoma Community College Professional Affiliations: • CLSA Phase II Street Improvements - City Of Desert Hot Springs, CA Led the Surveying of 3.5 miles of existing streets, and assisting with preparation of the improvement plans and engineers estimate for Via Real and Cactus Drive Improvements. Downtown Indio Rehabilitation - Indio, CA Responsible for the base mapping of downtown Indio, in support of Infrastructure Improvements to that area. GPS Height Modernization Survey and GIS Map - City of La Quinta, CA Mr. Egan assisted with the GPS Height Modernization Survey for the City of La Quinta to densify their horizontal/vertical control points citywide. The project established a total of ten new benchmarks for the City of La Quinta. GPS Height Modernization Survey and GIS Map - City of Rancho Mirage, CA Mr. Egan assisted with GPS Height Modernization Survey for the City of Rancho Mirage to densify their horizontal/vertical control points citywide. Morongo Band of Mission Indians - Cabazon, CA Mr. Egan has assisted with providing the tribe with professional surveying services for the past 2 years, including a survey of 9 sections for the Tribe and easements for utilities. RELATIVE EXPERIENCE b SECTION 2.4 CABRILLO BLVD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT CITY OF SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA PROJECT OVERVIEW Scope: ♦ Highway & Bridge Engineering ♦ Hydraulics ♦ Bridge ♦ Highway Engineer: Bengal Engineering Inc Plans Format: Caltrans Format, English Units, HPB Description: Bengal Engineering is designing to replace this high -profile bridge, located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara's Beach zone Sub -Contractors: Parsons Brinckerhoff Utility & Traffic David Black: Landscape Architecture REFERENCES Bendy White, City Councilman (805) 962-5260 Mike Giulano, PE - Caltrans Local Assistant Engineer (805) 642-4606 Aerial View of Cabrillo Blvd: Bengal is designing a replacement structure. Bengal Engineering Inspected Bridge for the City of Santa Barbara Dune Palms Bridge Over CVSWC - City Project No. 2011-05 RELATIVE EXPERIENCE SUEY BRIDGE LOW WATER CROSSING SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA PROJECT OVERVIEW Scope: ♦ Stream hydraulics ♦ Geotech & Foundation Design ♦ Bridge ♦ Highway Design ♦ Preliminary & Detailed Engineering Engineer: Bengal Engineering Inc Plans Format: Caltrans Format: HPB Funding Description: An Innovative bridge design to utilize railroad flat cars into a 403'-long low water crossing of the Santa Maria River Sub -Contractors: None . SECTION 2.4 REFERENCES David Whitehead, Director of Public Works City of Santa Maria, CA. (805) 925-0951 X-471 •-r,rr-�rs� r L; ASCE Award: Tony Ferrari, Maintenance Manager Dune Palms Bridge Over CVSWC - City Project No. 2011-05 RELATIVE EXPERIENCE LISECTION i.4 � SAN JOSE CREEK CAPACITY IMPROVEMENTS - FLOOD CONTROL CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA PROJECT OVERVIEW Scope: ♦ All Geotechnical Work ♦ Hydraulics / Hydrology ♦ Preparation of COLMAR (APPROVED) ♦ Environmental Support ♦ Fish -Passage Improvements ♦ Civil Engineering ♦ Structural Engineering ♦ Interactiun wills CA. Department of F&G, Urban Creeks Council, Caltrans & USACOE Engineer: Bengal Engineering Inc. Description: Bengal Engineering was responsible for intricate structural design to re-route flood waters. REFERENCES Tom Fayram, PW Deputy Director SIB County Flood Control District (805) 568-3440 Steve Wagner, City of Goleta Director of Community Services (805) 961-7561 Dune Palms Bridge Over CVSWC - City Project No. 2011-05 RELATIVE EXPERIENCE SECTION z.4_l REPLACEMENT OF THE HALEY / DE LA VINA ST. BRIDGE SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA PROJECT OVERVIEW Scope: ♦ Highway Design ♦ Hydraulics Analysis ♦ Bridge Design ♦ Foundation Design ♦ Signal Design ♦ Utility Relocation Engineer: Bengal Engineering Inc. Plans Format: Caltrans Format, English Units, HPB Description: Bengal Engineering designed roadway and bridge work Non -typical geometry required special analysis Sub -Contractors: David Black: Landscape Architecture REFERENCES Bendy White, City Councilman (805) 962-5260 Mike Giulano, PE - Caltrans Local Assistant Engineer (805) 542-4606 Bengal Engineering overcame tight working conditions and difficult geometry to build a successful project. Dune Palms Bridge Over CVSWC - City Project No. 2011-05 RELATIVE EXPERIENCE HIGHWAY I AT CAMBRIA DRIVE CAMBRIA, CALIFORNIA PROJECT OVERVIEW Scope: ♦ Highway Design ♦ Bridge Design ♦ Foundation Design ♦ Bridge Hydraulics Engineer: Bengal Engineering Inc : Hwy & Bridge Plans Format: Caltrans Format: METRICS Units Description: Bengal Engineering designed a highway bridge and highway improvements to construct a flood control channel for Santa Rosa Creek in downtown Cambria Sub -Contractors: None � SECTION, 2.4 REFERENCES Brent Massey, Sr. Bridge Engineer, Caltrans Division of Structures, Sacramento, CA. 95816 (916) 227-8868 Another view of Hwy 1 at Cambria Drive ' :��► �- "tit , Hwy 1 at Cambria Drive: Hwy 1 traffic detours bridge construction allowing bridge to be built in a single stage. Dune Palms Bridge Over CVSWC - City Project No. 2011-05 RELATIVE EXPERIENCE J SECTION 2.4 LA 01-y1NTA,, CALNF(7)RN1A QCClIQC HIGHLIGHTS • CEQA/NEPA Clearance • Utility Coordination / Relocation • Channel Hydraulic Analysis • Bridge Design • Roadway Design • Retaining Wall Design • Channel Slope Protection design • Caltrans Local Assistance Coordination • Construction Assistance Mr. Donais of Heptagon Seven while employed by RBF Consulting, as Project Manager worked closely with the City of La Quinta to provide a diverse suite of technical guidance for the pro- posed bridge improvement project, which spans the Coachella Valley Storm Water Channel at Adams Street. This project replaced the low water crossing with a bridge which now provides the City with a more reliable arterial roadway during inclement weather for both the general public as well as emergency personnel. This 440 feet long and 76 feet wide bridge provides for a street section of six-foot sidewalks on both sides of the bridge, a twelve foot raised curb median island, and four through travel lanes. In addition, the design provided for a recreational trail under - crossing of the bridge at the southern abutment for the future CV Link (Whitewater Channel) trail system. Through coordination efforts with CVWD, the project also included the design and construc- tion of two maintenance ramps for use by CVWD maintenance personnel as well as necessary relocation and protection activities for their water and sewer services located within the project area. As a grantee of FHWA's Highway Bridge Replacement & Rehabilitation (HBRR) Program, through the project development process the City of La Quinta addressed both NEPA and CEQA regulatory requirements. REFERENCES City of La Quinta Tim Jonasson, PE Public Works Director / Civil Engineer (760) 777-7042 Dune Palms Bridge Over CVSWC - City Project No. 2011-05 RELATIVE EXPERIENCE SECTION 2.4 JEFFERSON STREET BRIDGE OVER WHITEWATER LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA Mr Donais of Heptagon Seven while employed with his previous employer, provided oversight as the Project Manager for the preparation of the preliminary design. environmental documents, and plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for this project. In addition to design and construction of the a new bridge crossing over the Coachella Valley Storm Water Channel (Whitewater Channel), the project included channel hydraulics analy- sis and design for the widening of more than 2'/z miles of Jefferson Street, from Highway 111 to Indio Boulevard Right of way surveying included analysis and calculations for land base map and the preparation of over 100 legal descriptions for acquisition The new 500-foot long, six -lane bridge provides a critical all-weather crossing of the Coachella Valley Storm Water Channel in the City of La Quinta and replaced the existing two-lane low water (dip) crossing which was highly susceptible to flooding following moderate storm rain events The bridge was designed as a cast -in -place, post ten- sioned, concrete box girder, supported on four -column bents with large diameter drilled shaft foundations HIGHLIGHTS • Structural Design for 500-Foot Bridge • Environmental Documentation • Utility Coordination / Relocation • Survey / Mapping • Traffic Signal Design • Hydraulics Analysis / Storm Drain Design • Special Architectural Bridge Railing Design • 2.5 Miles of Roadway Widening, 2 to 6 Lanes • Retaining Wall Design Critical profile and hydraulic constraints led to the use of a "haunched" girder design to meet freeboard require- ments while passing the Standard Project Flood. This minimized impact to the roadway profile and extent of reconstruction of the approach roadways. Channel scour was also a critical issue and was addressed in the design by utilizing large diameter drilled shaft founda- tions The bridge was constructed in stages to maintain traffic during construction REFERENCES City of La Quinta Tim Jonasson, PE Public Works Director / Civil Engineer (760) 777-7042 Dune Palms Bridge Over CVSWC - City Project No. 2011-05 RELATIVE EXPERIENCE SECTION_2.4 INTERSTATE 40 / NEEDLES CONNECTOR NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA HIGHLIGHTSI P 1 :11 A", [@I J 20 • Roadway Improvements Intersection Improvements • Signal Design • Storm Water Quality BMP • Flood Control Traffic Management Plan • Surveys & Right -of -Way Engineering REFERENCES City of Needles David Brownlee City Manager (760) 326-5700 x 323 I The City of Needles, in collaboration with San Bernardino Associated Governments and Caltrans, is making improvements to a north -south corridor, known as the Needles Connector. This project is located in eastern San Bernardino County and begins at 1-40, running through the City of Needles and connecting to Needles Highway and the Colorado River Bridge. The project will address important safety issues, roadway deficiencies, flooding, traffic congestion and non-standard truck turning movements. A majority of the existing roadways consist of two-lane roads with minimal parkway improvements within a 60-foot right-of-way. Improvements to the Needles Connector include traffic signals, street lights, curb ramps, sidewalks and signage, and turning lane enhancements at each intersection. These improvements will follow the existing street network and comply with all Americans with Disabilities Act standards Safety improvements for travelers and the local community are being addressed by analyzing current traffic patterns at K Street, with access to Arizona 95 through the BNSF Railway undercrossing. A transportation management plan will be developed prior to construction to allow effective traffic movements around areas affected by construction. Temporary easements might be required to accommodate construction activity. Construction staging areas will be located within the project right -of way, if possible. The project proposes improvements to a number of roadways and bridges, including: • Widening West Broadway to four lanes from South L Street to Chestnut Street • Widening J Street to four lanes from 1-40 to West Broadway • Improving West Broadway from J Street to L Street • Widening Needles Highway to four lanes from N Street to K Street • Widening North K Street to four lanes from Needles Highway to the Colorado River Bridge Dune Palms Bridge Over CVSWC - City Project No. 2011-05 RELATIVE EXPERIENCE 1"--SECTION.2.471 JEFFERSON STREET & VARNER ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT INDIO, CALIFORNIA O V E R L A N D n n ' I [ 1 P 4. The project involves the improvement of the Jefferson Street and Varner Road intersection along with the intersection improvements near the entrance to Sun City. The project required the acquisition of street easements, along with a slope easement, for the subject improvements from three large properties in various stages of development. Because of the need for timely possession of the project right of way, working with the project team, OPC secured Possession and Use Agreements for the properties where the acquisition agreements had not been negotiated and assisted in obtaining the Caltrans Certification necessary to secure the project funding. REFERENCES: City of Indio, Mr. Eric Weck, PE / (760) 625-1838 AVENUE 52 / GRAPEFRUIT GRADE SEPARATION COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA The project entails the development of an overpass grade separation project of Avenue 52 over Grapefruit Boulevard (Hwy 111) and the UPRR railroad tracks The project was very complex in the fact that it eliminated the access to Avenue 52 to various industrial and commercial uses, including markets, service station, CVWD main facility, required the installation of alternate points of access and circulation and, in many cases, required the complete reorientation of the existing improvement to function with the newly created point of access The project also required the full acquisition and relocation of three single family residential properties and a solar development company REFERENCES: City of Coachella, Mr. Jonathan Hoy, City Engineer (760) 398-3502 x.134 PROJECT CATHEDRAL CANYON / WHITEWATER BRIDGE PROJECT COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA OPC provided all right of way consulting services to CNS, the City of Cathedral City, and the project team in the PA/ED phase of this bridge project and is initiating the PS&E phase. OPC otp,, provided the title information and analysis, provided rights of entry, prepared an initial right of way cost analysis, and provided the right of way analysis portion of the project planning VOW activities The majority of this project involves property within or close to the Whitewater Channel and involves working with Allottees, Tribal lands, and the BIA, along with CVWD and RCFCD. The project requires appraisal and acquisition of both permanent and temporary easements from approximately ten parcels of property from both individual and BIA controlled properties. The properties are located within and adjoining the Whitewater Channel and involve lands that have multiple layers of ownerships, leases, and easements that need to be worked with REFERENCES: City of Cathedral, Mr. Bill Simmons, PE, City Engineer, (760) 770-0360 Dune Palms Bridge Over CVSWC - City Project No. 2011-05 w 141; ONP03NION3 IVDN29 AS sg'uuaPugH aVO*d SWnVd 3Nna j. A let, OD I�, m LAZ 0 c C M Mm _ Z ZOm '- •• r Z m rn ooy ��- m a X c�w� 44bw Z .d w 00 - N CD 1%1 dr m fU N Y 41 A y m m n O to s cm �33 x Z CD(n r, m dod - oID - X W O i 7 ca W rn 0 0 3 o 0 a to > > 0 > O o v f� c O 3 m m - v ui M vm v m r . Qm a oo. o- 3v 3a Q� a r a o a (n a a N O N N Cl) 7 N N • N v0 m m mm �m m? d ' Q ym m m r ID P. rn rn v z v C7 cn n rn w F"F- pp� MEW ,010 SECTION 3.0 PROJECT UNDERSTANDING & APPROACH %No 10 1% 0i� 0 ,� _ e �� a 0 ..o. _ �■ Project Understanding and Approach It is Bengal Engineering's understanding that the City of La Quinta would like to replace the current Dune Palms Road low water crossing at the Coachella Valley Storm Water Channel (CVSWC) with a new bridge approximately 86' wide and 480' in length. A bridge at this crossing will eliminate closures due to flooding and debris cleanup for this critical arterial roadway providing access to several schools (La Quinta High School, John Glen Middle School and Emilia Earhart Elementary School), all located along Dune Palms Road to the nh. Additionally this project will address other concerns beyond the placement of an all-weather crossing sou as health, safety, emergency responsiveness, and multi -use recreational accessibility. ti� , Fie project is partially funded with Federal Highway Bridge Program (HBP) funds which are administered T ovally through Caltrans District 8 Local Assistance. Currently the City has obligation from Caltrans to provide 4J reimbursement for the Phase 1 portion of this project: Environmental Documentation and Project Study Report Equivalent. With the HBP funds on this project, our team will coordinate with Caltrans District 8 Office of Local 6 Assistance for necessary approvals and certifications, in accordance with Local Assistance Procedures Manual Assistance Program Guidelines. Our Team is familiar with these processes and requirements. Within the project limits, Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is responsible for the maintenance and operations of the CVSWC by means of either underlying fee ownership or through a drainage easement. As a result, CVWD will review and approve the channel hydraulics and proposed improvements located within the channel and channel right of way area to ensure the project does not impact or decrease the ability to convey the Standard Project Flood. The proposed project will construct a bridge approximately 480 feet in length with a width of 86 feet (outside of barrier rail to barrier rail). The street typical section shall accommodate four thru lanes, a median area, bike / golf cart lanes (minimum width of 8 feet) and 6-foot-clear sidewalks along both sides. Based on information provided in the pre -proposal meeting, our team has reviewed the street section provided in the HBP application and we believe we will be able to accommodate the additional two feet in width required for the golf cart lane on both sides of the bridge without widening the bridge deck. This proposed revised section will be accomplished by narrowing the median from 12 feet to 10 feet and reducing the number 2 lane from 12 feet to 11 feet in both directions. The lane configuration and bridge width will be finalized with the City during Pha 1. Our team also understands the need to accommodate alternate transportation modes, especia y :!W:0P:0s;1t undercrossings accommodating the ongoing CV Link Project at both abutments of the proposed Our approach to successfully deliver this project to the City, while meeting all their goals with regards to timeliness and budget, has been focused down into the following 6 key points/areas. y Timely Environmental Approval v Foundation Recommendations Bridge Design ➢ Staging Utility Coordination/Relocation Right of Way Acquisitions Rendering of new Dune Palms Road Bridge along Centerline -Bengal Engineering Environmental Approval As a grantee of FHWA's Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation (HBP) Program, the City is required to address the requirements of NEPA. Based upon our understanding of the proposed project, knowledge of current NEPA/CEQA regulations, current Caltrans requirements, and significant experience with Federally - Funded project through Caltrans Local Assistance will all be essential for a successful timely completion of the Phase 1 portion of the project. Our team suggests limiting the study area to those improvements requiring Caltrans District 8 approvals. Our Team assumes the City will be the Lead Agency for CEQA approval, and that Caltrans will coordinate federal (NEPA) approvals. The project will require review and approval by many agencies. The following table lists the approvals and agencies that may be involved: Table 1 - Agencies and Approvals City of La Quinta Lead agency for approval under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Local sponsoring agency FHWA/Caltrans Lead agency for approval under National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). FHWA is anticipated to delegate its federal lead agency role to Caltrans under the new legislation (NEPA _ Dele__ ation). US Army Corps of Engineers Approval of Section 404 Permit under Clean Water (Corps) Act Regional Water Quality Board Approval of Section 401 Certification under Clean (RWQCB) Water Act _ California Department of Fish Approval of 1602 Agreement and Game (CDFG) State Historic Preservation Review and approval of federal cultural resource Office (SHPO) analyses (if required) Southern California Air Quality Review and comment on air quality issues Management District (SCAQMD) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Consultation with Caltrans on (USFWS) threatened/endanaered species issues (if required Types of Environmental Documents and Permits Our team understands its objective as approval of this project with a Categorical Exclusion under NEPA, and an Initial Study (IS) leading to a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) under CEQA. The intent is to prepare separate documents for environmental clearance. For approval with a MND, all project impacts must be mitigated below a level of significance. If one or more impacts remain significant after mitigation, then an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) must be prepared under CEQA, and an Environmental Assessment (EA) must be prepared under NEPA. In addition, if it is later determined that an Environmental Assessment under NEPA is required rather than a CE and an EIR is required under CEQA, a revised scope will be submitted to the City to include the expanded work efforts. PB will initiate the environmental task by preparing a Preliminary Environmental Study (PES) to obtain Caltrans and/or FHWA approval. To support the environmental documents, PB will prepare the following studies: Hazardous Waste Initial Site Assessment Phase I; Cultural Resources; Noise Analysis; Traffic Study; Air Quality Report; Water Quality Assessment; Visual Impact Assessment; Land Use and Community Impact Analysis; and Biological Resources/Natural Environment Study (NES). Careful use of these studies to identify impacts and mitigation measures (where appropriate) in the environmental document should reduce project impacts below a level of significance. The project's primary issues appear to involve impacts to the Whitewater River Wash, and any related endangered species impacts; under the Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts, such impacts must be mitigated separately below a level of significance. Our preliminary opinion is that the project can be approved under CE/IS process and that an EIR/EA or EIR/EIS will not be required. The balance of this document assumes that the project will be approved with a CE/MND. PB will prepare application materials and coordinate the permitting process through approval by USACOE, RWQCB, and CDFW. Foundation Recommendations Our team of experts have evaluated the foundation and support system proposed in the HBP application which is similar to the adjacent Adams Street Bridge, and believe we have an opportunity to provide a system which will have greater overall benefits on reducing construction working days, construction cost savings and greater overall structure performance. We recommend using four smaller -diameter columns to support each internal span, rather than two large -diameter columns. This design configuration will provide for the following benefits: Faster construction below and above ground, because of the smaller diameter columns; r Simplified construction for the pile extensions above ground level; 'v No need for the complicated ±18 foot -long splices to accommodate the changes in cast -in -drilled hole (CIDH) geometry with the oblong columns of past designs; ➢ No need to "weave" 2 large cages of reinforcing steel together, including difficult placement of vertical steel —with splice restrictions-- inside already erected steel cages; v Better performance during a seismic event;; y Anticipated lower bids, because of a larger bid -pool. Contractors understand the risk of large diameter CIDH piles, smaller piles will likely generate more bids; and Simplify or eliminate the isolation casing at ground level; a casing which is hard to maintain. Bridge Design We understand and agree with the selection of the structure type presented in the RFP. We believe that a cast -in -place, pre -stressed, reinforced concrete box girder bridge is the best alternative for this location. However we believe the general bridge plan provided in the HBP application can be improved based on the information provided above. The double -column support recommended in the above mentioned section above has the following structure benefits: ➢ Better performance in an earthquake; y Reduced structure depth —because the bridge design is more efficient, the bridge doesn't need to be as thick as with single -column supports; ➢ Reduced cost since less concrete and steel is required for construction; Less false work which is a direct result of a lighter bridge; and The thinner superstructure allows for greater flexibility with respect to roadway profile grade. The design of the approach profiles will be greatly improved and possibly shortened since the roadway profile at the bridge may be lowered in comparison to the HBP General Bridge Plan. Bridge length: we have prepared a Planning Study drawing for our proposal based on the 480-foot-span suggested in the RFP. We believe that the best bridge for this location could be slightly longer to better accommodate the path under the bridge on the south end, and to reduce the height of abutment 5 on the north end. We will evaluate the length in detail during detailed design. On the following page, you will find our proposed Draft Alternative Planning Study drawing which we have referenced in our above discussions. Channel bank protection/Path undercrossing: We have reviewed the design approach for the channel bank protection and the proposed CV Link undercrossing at Adams Street, including the laybacks and the over -excavation required for the slope paving. We believe there is opportunity for simplification of the construction approach, improvement of the scour protection method(s), and refinement to the design of the multi -use path undercrossing at Dune Palms Road. Simplifying Bridge Drainage: We have reviewed the configuration of the bridge drainage system on the Adams Street Bridge and believe there are ways to simplify this system which will reduce costs as well as future maintenance issues. In some x x x x — ..- GENERAL NOTES LOAD RESISTANCE FACTOR DESIGN 117' Design: AASHTO LRFD Specifications, 4th RAIL WIDTH INCLUDING ARCH Edition with 2006 interims and TREATMENT TREATMENT Caltrans Amendments,. Seismic Design: Caltrans Seismic Design Criteria am � (SDC) ;Version 1.6, November 2010 c 3 N R/C = -. 3889% Live Loading: HL93 and permit design load 9'75% per s101 un r " Dead Load: Includes 35 psf for future wearing surface PROFILE GRADE s NO SCALE w m Seismic Loading: Site Specific Acceleration Response w Spectra Curve < s o Piles: See "Pile Data" table on "Deck Contour" sheet LA QUINTA STEEL RAIL Reinforced Concrete: fy = 60,000 psi fc = 4,000 psi (Unless otherwise shown or specified) �} m 'm Prestressed Concrete: For "Prestressing Notes" See "Girder Layout" Sheet LA QUINTA BRIDGE RAIL 3 LA QUINTA 1. ARCHITECTURAL aW w NO SCALE TREATMENT J� aw w x Structural Steel: ASTM A709 Grade 50 FORMLINER UD U Steel Pipe Piles: ASTM A252, Grade 3 460' MEASURED ALONG DUNE PALMS CENTERLINE 105'-0" 136-0" W CD Cl W m J a w z EI& 41.83' "DP"Line 418T STAGE 2 STAGrj STAGE 1 3 2% _r 2% 1f �LJ 1 o JL o CLOSURE :2 POUR RELOCATED 18" WL THROUGH UTILITY OPENING TYPICAL SECTION Scale: 1" = 10' 86, 'DP"Line 41.83' 41,83' l6' 8' 1 V 12' 144-8�4U1 12' ill 8 CLEAR >31kE1CART LANE 1 LANE 2 MEDIAN LANE 2 LANE 1 BIKEN PATH 2% e__� 2% PATH 135'-0" LANE CONFIGURATION Scale: 1" = 10' 105'-0" >b sr 36 3e 40 ELEVATION Scale: 1" = 30' x . zo° x KEW FUTURE Q�1 / x PROPOSED 18"SE MSTING �� CONNECTIONS ,� V g RELOCATION WALL , TO CV PATH BACK OF WALK ' x --�^//_ ---------CIE--- - --- ---1-_-�-- G7E---,...._, -----._�------{-- TO Sr RELOCATED TO BE RELOCATED r PROP EB x x DUNE PALMS AVENUE 4. - - - - - x T STA 40+80-00 .I ------g7----- ----_I—38---"--- }`----39=----- /_ 40 1 — — — — — N00`09 55"W — — 7- STA AerwoPROPBB �'�-- --------�6�aao m� u� 4*�Ory x "DP" LINE 's. 1 r96J r915 1� 1 1 0 3 N q ✓r � ^' h cY x c5 1 �� x x x x /1 % m i N � 1 a � � 1 i Y v •• x � x i m PLAN / Scale: 1" = 30' FOR REDUCE PLANS ORIGINAL 0 1 2 3 USER NAh SCALE IS IN INCHES I- I I I 1 4 1 . DWG FILE: DST COUNTY ROUTE POST MILE SHEET TOTAL PROXOT N0. 117' 08 RIV HWY 111 RAIL WIDTH S INCLUDING ARC " •F/ TREATMENT REGISTERED ENGINEER - CIVIL r� S. Onishuk w No. C48052 PLANS APPROVAL DATE t E ;�t2 3f 5 r, DESIGN CONSULTANT: 'r1,r CIVIL d - CIP/PS BOX GIRDER BENGAL ENGINEERING OF•li� y,- 250 BIG SUR DRIVE �• GOLETA, CA 93117 (606) 563-0788 i' DIA COLUMN Lenend. * = High water elevation for Bridge = TBD (SPF) = Slope Protection Vehicular Traffic 1, _New alignment No traffic at the site. 2. _Traffic will be detoured away from the site, 6' 1' 3. X Traffic will be carried on the structure. EAR I Stage Construction will/wW-Ret-be required. 4. _Traffic will pass under the structure on (Name of St- or Hwy,) A. —No falsework allowed over traffic. B. _Fassework opening(s) required: Temporary Vertical Width of Traffic Clearance ODenina �i II / 1 1 I I PROPOSED 12" 1 SEWER RELOCATION r POUR TO BE x RELOCATED Bnd Bird Bnd C. _Temporary traffic lane reduction needed for footing excavation Pedestrian/Bike Traffic Location Height Width Ped/Bike 10'-0" Min 8'-0" Min Cost Esllmate (8/27112) Structure Depth = 5'-6" Total Length = 480' Width = 86' Area =41,280 Sq Ft Cost(Sq Ft including Mobilization & 25% Contingencies = $234.00 Total Cost = $9,659.520 Notes O1 Cast "Br. No. TBD" and year completed O2 Cast "DUNE PALMS BRIDGE" O3 Barrier Rail Aesthetics and Layout (La Quinta Bridge Rail) ® Structure Approach Slab O5 Slope Protection © Utility opening BUILDING TO BE 0 10' 20' DEMOLISHED OR DRIVEWAY REALIGNED DUNE PALMS/HWY 111 BRIDGE r PLANNING STUDY SCALE 1"=20' BR-1 CU EA cases drainage lines convey water contrary to the profile of the bridge, travel about 140 feet and traversing five 90-degree bends through pipes which are mostly inaccessible, before this water leaves the bridge. Staging Rather than building the west side of the Dune Palms Bridge first, as shown on the documents presented in the RFP, Bengal proposes to build the east side first. Advantages of reversing the proposed staging are: The detour project can take advantage of the large, non -travelled eastern portion of the existing low water crossing, minimizing the time and cost to build temporary bypass improvements on the upstream side of Dune Palms; ➢ Provides more room for vehicles leaving the school site from the access to any changes in the roadway profile required to meet the new northern abutment for Stage 1; and s Allows for better pedestrian and bicycle movements through the construction site during both stages of construction, since the west side of the road has existing sidewalk facilities, this assumes the roadway widening of Dune Palms Road north of the project is completed in advance or concurrently with the project. Rendering of the new Dune Palms Road Bridge along the west side Golf Cart/Ped Lane -Bengal Engineering Utility Coordination/Relocation As is the case with most low water crossing removal/bridge construction projects within the Coachella Valley, coordination with and possible relocation of a mixture of overhead and underground utilities will be required. Through our research of the project via field walks and review of available record drawings, the following is a listing of the utilities and their respective facilities which are within the project limits: Imperial Irrigation District (IID); Overhead electrical distribution lines (east side); Verizon Communications; Underground communication lines (west side); y Southern California Gas Company; Gas main (west side and NW bridge area); Y Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD); 18" water main along west side in road and east side at the CVSWC crossing; CVWD; 12" and 18" sanitary sewer mains along northern bank of the CVSWC and 12" sewer main turns north onto Dune Palms Road; y CVWD; 54"reclaimed water main (Mid Valley Pipeline) located approximately 150 feet south of the northern channel right of way within the channel bottom. Our team will coordinate with all utility companies within the project limits on their location of existing facilities as well as any plans for future facility installations and/or relocations. Of the above mentioned facilities, the project will need to accurately locate the Mid -Valley pipeline to ensure the proposed construction does not affect the ability of this pipeline to function, including any relocation of the line. In addition, the project will require the relocation of the overhead IID lines away from the project limits, anticipated to be a temporary relocation as IID will most likely wish to place these distribution lines within conduits in the bridge. Also, the project will need to deal with the sanitary sewer lines crossing Dune Palms Road on the north side as well as raising manholes on both the northern and southern roadway approaches. The two remaining utility facilities, CVWD water main and Verizon communications lines, along the upstream side of the low water crossing, will need to be accurately located and reviewed with respects to the proposed improvements. We anticipate that Verizon may choose to relocate their facilities into a conduit(s) in the bridge. We currently anticipate the CVWD water main to be clear of any proposed construction within the channel section, however the facility at the proposed bridge abutments will need to be reviewed for a final determination. In addition, with recent lessons learned at Jefferson Street Bridge, CVWD may require the project provide additional scour protection for the water main since it is buried at a depth of only 10 feet below the bottom of the channel. As mentioned above, our team will coordinate with the City as well as all dry utility companies in the area to determine any current or possible future utility conduit space requests within the bridge section. Early, continual and meaningful coordination with the utility companies in the project area as well as identification of utility facilities, will reduce the potential or possible conflicts and delays during the plan development and/or construction phase of the project. Right of Way As a result of the proposed improvements and associated construction activities, it is assumed that various interests, including fee simple, permanent slope, and/or temporary easements, will be needed from two (2) separate parcels. Right of Way (Cont.) Impacts to the mobile home park (APN 600-030-010) at the northeast corner of the proposed bridge may prove complicated. It appears that the raised profile of the new bridge, as well as the proposed bridge approach roadway improvements, will require right of way from the mobile home park, such that two structures immediately adjacent to Dune Palms Road will be directly impacted. One structure is a mobile home coach, while the other is a single family home. Separate appraisal reports will be completed for each structure, as well as for the impacted parcels. It is assumed that the single family home and the right of way required from that parcel will be negotiated together with a single owner. A separate acquisition case will be opened for the owners of the impacted mobile home coach. As such, occupants of both structures will necessarily require displacement and relocation assistance, which OPC will manage and facilitate. Because of the relative complexity of the impacts to this parcel, careful management of multiple appraisal activities, and close communication with several interested parties, will be of utmost importance. Lastly, it is anticipated that additional right of way will be required from the parcel at the southeast corner of the existing bridge (APN 600-030-018). This is a vacant commercial property that will likely require relatively simple negotiations with a single owner. w op SECTION 4.0 SCONE OF WORK vffll�mlk mmikA 4%0 '0 +� �� Phase 1 — Project Approval and Environmental Documents (PA&ED) Task 1: Project Management The Consultant will manage the project by tracking the schedule, budget, QA/QC and value of the products produced. Our Project Management approach is highlighted by an aggressive strategy to identify and pursue those critical, long lead time issues that need to be initiated early in the project development process. Work will include: a. Continuous coordination with stakeholders such as the City, Caltrans, Coachella Valley Water District, Private and Public Utilities, etc. b. Budget preparation for each task and milestone tracking for the project c. Monthly expenditure report preparation by task and milestone for the project d. Project schedule planning including milestones, project activities and deliverables e. Monthly progress reports accompanied by an invoice f. Lead monthly project status meeting g. Attend public outreach meetings h. Preparation of a Project Management Plan L Monitoring critical path items in a proactive manner j. Monitor long lead items such as Caltrans reviews and approvals, CVWD coordination, Utility Relocations, RW acquisition and City review process In addition to the PDT meetings with the project team, we will work hand -in -hand with our Environmental Lead and City Staff, as needed to provide and exchange technical data and environmental input. This proactive relationship will be essential to the success of the project. Deliverables: Meeting Agenda, Exhibits, Deliverables Log, and updated project schedules Task 2: Environmental Review (CEQA, NEPA, Technical Studies) This task will be completed in the following five subtasks in conjunction with the above task. Task 2.1 Project Kick -Off and Project Description Our work program will be initiated with an Early Coordination Meeting with the PDT that will define in accordance with the Caltrans PES recommendations, the parameters of the analysis, scheduling and understanding of the project. Based upon concept plan information and supporting data developed under separate engineering tasks, Consultant will draft a preliminary project description for review and approval by City, District 8 staff, and other PDT members as determined necessary. Task 2.2 Research and Investigation Consultant will evaluate the necessary information with respect to the proposed project. Project research will include coordination with appropriate CITY departments to acquire relevant environmental data, previous studies for the area and other available files, exhibits, maps and reference documents. The initial investigation will include a site visit with Project Development Team (PDT) members, review of existing land uses and environmental conditions and a photographic recording of on -site and surrounding uses. Task 2.3: Preliminary Environmental Study (PES) In accordance with current Caltrans Guidelines, Consultant will prepare a PES for the project in support of the engineering and design services to be provided by the Consultant project engineer. Consultant will meet with City staff, the Consultant project engineer, and Caltrans to define the project description and schedule and to develop a mutual understanding of the issues and impacts of the project. During this task, Consultant will review existing information and participate in a field review of the project site with the Consultant project engineer, the City, and Caltrans. Consultant will prepare a draft PES form (using the standard Caltrans form) prior to the site meeting with the Consultant project engineer, the City, and Caltrans. The draft PES will be reviewed and revised, if necessary, per discussions at the field meeting. Then, the PES will be submitted to Caltrans for signature and distribution to the project team. Consultant's technical staff will attend one field meeting (site visit) as required by Caltrans to discuss possible environmental issues with its staff. Task 2.4: Technical Studies In accordance with Caltrans and FHWA current procedures and guidelines, Consultant and others will prepare the required technical reports for the project, which will be included as appendices to the environmental documentation. It is anticipated for this project to obtain federal approval, the following technical studies will be required: Hazardous Waste Initial Site Assessment; Cultural Resources, Noise Analysis, Traffic Study, Air Quality Report, Water Quality Assessment, Floodplain Evaluation Report, Visual Impact Assessment, Land Use and Community Impact Analysis, and Biological Resources/Natural Environment Study (NES) The proposed scope of these environmental studies will be reviewed and confirmed with Caltrans at the initial field review meeting. The following technical studies will be prepared by Consultant: (Biological) Natural Environment Study -Minimal Impact (NES-MI) Consultant will conduct a literature review to assist in determining the existence or potential occurrence of sensitive plant and animal species on the project site or in the vicinity. Federal and State lists of sensitive species and current database records, including the California Natural Diversity Data Base (California Department of Fish and Game, only the locality record numbers) and the California Native Plant Society's Electronic Inventory of Rare and Endangered Vascular Plants of California (Skinner, et al., 2007), will be examined. In accordance with Caltrans guidelines, Consultant will submit a letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requesting a list of threatened and endangered species known from the project vicinity. The results of the records search will be summarized in a table and included in the NES. The Biological Study Area (BSA) will be determined through coordination with a Caltrans Biologist The fieldwork will be conducted by qualified Consultant biologists in order to document the presence/absence of sensitive biological resources (e.g., species or habitats), or to determine the potential for occurrence of such resources that may not be detectable when the fieldwork is conducted. The location of any sensitive biological resources present on site, including plants and plant communities, will be mapped. For qualification of a NES- MI, certain criteria will apply: ➢ Of limited scope and impact. Y Minor A or B projects that do not require consideration of both context and intensity (a) Context. The significance of an action must be analyzed in different circumstances, such as society as a whole (human, national), the affected region, the affected interests, and the locality. An impact's level of significance varies with the setting (context) of the proposed action. For instance, in the case of a site - specific action, significance would usually depend upon the effects in the locale rather than in the world as a whole. Both short-term and long-term effects are relevant. (b) Intensity. The intensity of an impact refers to the severity of impact. Responsible officials must bear in mind that more than one agency may make decisions about partial aspects of a major action. The following should be considered in evaluating intensity: ➢ Not ordinarily intended for projects involving listed species. May be used in conjunction with cumulative project impacts where the biological issues are limited to those covered in the NES-MI. h _ba.' eel or• re(_crvL eY �rterica ��a,`� ES c9 t If the project scope is expanded to a full NES, a revised scope and fee will be submitted to tie City, t kid A jurisdictional delineation, described below, will be conducted as part of this NES-MI. Additional focused surveys that may be required are described in the Potential Additional Technical Studies section below. f-g�u�T Consultant will prepare an NES-MI that will include a description of the field methods used and the results of the biological evaluation of the project area. The report will include a list of plant and animal species present within the project area and a general description of the plant communities occurring. The proposed scope of services includes preparation of a draft NES-MI to be reviewed by (1) the City of La Quinta, and (2) Caltrans. Consultant will prepare and distribute up to five copies of the NES-MI for each of the three review cycles and will respond to comments and update the NES-MI as needed for completion of each cycle. Focused Surveys for Special Status Species Based on the results of a preliminary literature review, the proposed project may have potential effects to the following special status species: Coachella Valley and triple -ribbed milk vetch (federally endangered) (spring survey period) Burrowing owl (State species of special concern) (no timing restrictions on surveys) 'v Palm Springs round -tailed ground squirrel (federal candidate/State species of special concern) (late spring/early summer survey period). If the general biological field survey reveals that suitable habitat is present for the above species, or any other species identified during the preparation of the NES-MI, then additional surveys may be required in order to determine the presence or absence of such species. The scope of these surveys would be dependent on the extent of habitat to be surveyed for a particular species, and coordination with the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) as appropriate. Since the scope and nature of the surveys has not yet been determined, the cost for focused surveys cannot be accurately estimated. However, an estimate of costs has been included based on a two -acre focused survey study area for each species listed above. In the event that sensitive species are found and the criteria for a NES-MI does not apply, a revised scope and fee for a NES will be submitted to the City. The revised scope will include any sensitive resources that are found on the site, In this case Consultant will prepare a NES that will include a graphic displaying the location of the sensitive plant communities on site and any sensitive biological resources observed. Tables describing sensitive species and their habitats that are present or potentially present will also be provided in the report. This report will also identify and assess project impacts on the existing biological resources, including any sensitive species. Mitigation measures will also be included as necessary. These mitigation measures may be conceptual (i.e., specific restoration plans are not included in this scope). Consultant will prepare letter reports summarizing the results of any necessary focused surveys. If threatened or endangered species may be affected by the project, coordination with the USFWS and CDFG O will be required for compliance with the Federal/State Endangered Species Acts that are not included in this scope of work. Endangered Species Act Biological Assessment (as -needed) L �� In the event that endangered species (i.e., Coachella Valley milk -vetch or triple -ribbed milk -vetch) or critical 1 habitats are present, Consultant will be available to provide assistance with the Endangered Species Act �t Section 7 Consultation process, including preparation of the Biological Assessment, attendance at meetings, 0 (■ coordination with the project team, responding to information requests from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4� J�� ■ and researching mitigation options. Assistance with the Section 7 Consultation process, if necessary, is an fl `� additional task and is not included in the proposed scope of services; this task is identified for informational o �`� purposes only. Until the field -work and NES-MI have been completed, the cost for preparation of a Biological Qh Assessment and associated Section 7 Consultation services cannot be accurately estimated. However, aj rough estimate of the cost for Consultant to assist with a Section 7 Consultation is included in the fee proposal. Jurisdictional Delineation Consultant will complete a focused wetland delineation according to the Corps 2006 Interim Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Arid West Region, the new currently accepted methodology. Consultant anticipates that a routine delineation, tailored to the site characteristics, will be adequate. If the City has access to photographs of the roadway during previous storm events, such information will be very useful. Consultant also will complete a jurisdictional "waters of the U.S." determination according to current Corps standards. The results of the delineation will be presented in a detailed report that will include mapping of any wetland areas and jurisdictional areas. Please note the results of the delineation are subject to verification by the Corps and CDFG, which verification will be conducted as part of this task. Note: This task is needed for the IS. Further actions coordinating the delineation will be completed while permitting the project. Cultural and Paleontological Resources The purpose of the project's cultural and paleontological studies will be to comply with applicable laws, notably the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Because compliance with NHPA is accepted by the State as evidence of CEQA compliance, our approach will be to implement the consultation process specified in the NHPA regulations (36 CFR 800) by following the detailed guidance set forth in Caltrans' Standard Environmental Reference, Vol. 2: Cultural (SER). This will also result in NEPA compliance with respect to cultural and paleontological resources. Because the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has delegated to Caltrans its responsibilities for compliance with NHPA Section 106 as it pertains to administration of the Federal -Aid Highway Program in California, notably the Federal Bridge Replacement Program, our performance of the work specified in the SER will ensure that Caltrans, and thus FHWA, fully meets its obligations under NHPA and NEPA with regard to the project's potentially significant cultural and paleontological resources. Upon award of the contract and in coordination with Caltrans District 8 Professionally Qualified Staff (PQS) and the District Local Assistance Engineer, we will define the project's Area of Potential Effects (APE) for paleontological, archaeological, and built environment resources and prepare a draft APE map for Caltrans approval. Archival and library research will also be completed to determine the existence of previously recorded cultural and paleontological resources within the project boundaries plus a one mile radius of the proposed project site. Records pertaining to paleontology will be searched at the Department of Earth Sciences, San Bernardino County Museum and in published sources. In addition, geological maps and paleontological literature will be reviewed. Records and historical maps pertaining to archaeology and history will be searched at the Eastern Information Center, housed at the University of California, Riverside. A record search for sacred lands will be requested from the Native American Heritage Commission. In addition, we will send subsequent letters to all Native Americans the Commission recommends be contacted to ascertain if known Native American archaeological resources are present within or immediately adjacent to the proposed project site. Likewise, local historic preservation groups will also be contacted by letter to solicit any information regarding historical properties within or immediately adjacent to the proposed project site. This background research will be required to provide brief contexts for evaluating potentially significant cultural and paleontological resources that may be affected by the proposed project. An intensive field survey of the project APE will be completed and all potentially significant archaeological, historical, and/or architectural properties will be fully documented on the appropriate State of California Department of Parks and Recreation Site Record Forms. Any cultural resources observed will be photo documented and their location recorded using a high resolution GPS device (Trimble). Two people can complete the survey in one day including travel. In accordance with Caltrans' SER, deliverables at the completion of our studies will be a Historic Properties Survey Report (HPSR) with an appended Archaeological Survey Report (ASR). A combined Paleontological Identification Report and Paleontological Evaluation Report (PIR/PER) will also be prepared as part of the project. Project -specific mitigation pertaining to cultural and paleontological resources will also be recommended as appropriate in the HPSR and PIR/PER. Finally, and in consultation with Caltrans District 8 PQS and the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), a Finding of Effect (FoE) report will be prepared which will Concur on No Effect, No Adverse Effect with Standard Conditions. Deliverables: )- Four (4) copies of Draft HPSR, Draft ASR, and Draft PIR Six (6) copies of the Final HPSR, Final ASR, and Final PIR ➢ Comments will be addressed until final approvals are obtained Air Quality Report: Consultant will prepare an air quality analysis per Caltrans and the South Coast Air Quality Management District's (SCAQMD) CEQA regulations for the Salton Sea Air Basin (SSAB), NEPA, CEQA, and FHWA requirements and guidelines, as well as consultation with Caltrans staff. The following outlines the analysis that will be prepared for inclusion into the air quality technical study: Carbon Monoxide Screening: At the local level, Carbon Monoxide (CO) concentrations will be analyzed per the methodology contained within the Transportation Project Level Carbon Monoxide Protocol (UCD-LTS-RR-97-21) developed by the Institute of Transportation Studies. Particulate Matter Hot Spots: As of March 10, 2006, future qualitative PMz 5 and PM,o hot -spot analyses should be based on the Transportation Conformity Guidance for Qualitative Hot -Spot Analyses in PMz 5 and PM10 Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas, which was adopted on March 2006. The PM,o Interagency Consultation Form will be prepared and submitted to the Southern California Association of Governments Transportation Conformity Working Group. The findings of the interagency consultation will be documented in the Air Quality Report. Mobile Source Air Toxics (MSAT): Given the emerging state of the science and of project -level analysis techniques, there are no established criteria for determining when MSAT emissions should be considered a significant issue. Consultant will utilize the FHWA tiered approach for analyzing MSATS. The MSAT analysis will address benzene, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, diesel particulate matter/diesel exhaust organic gases, acrolein, and 1,3-butadiene. Air Quality Management Plan Consistency: A review of the project's consistency with the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Transportation Plan will be performed to verify if the project meets Federal Conformity requirements as set forth by the Clean Air Act Amendments. An examination of the projects regional impacts will be provided in the Technical Air Quality Assessment. Construction Emissions: Air quality impacts from grading and construction sources will include the equipment used, length of time for a specific construction task, equipment power type (gasoline or diesel engine), horsepower, load factor, and percentage of time in use. Exhaust and dust emissions from worker commutes and equipment travel will also contribute to the construction emissions. Fugitive dust emissions would result from wind erosion of exposed soil and soil storage piles, grading operations, and vehicles traveling on paved and unpaved roads. Consultant will qualitatively evaluate the construction emissions commensurate with available project -specific information. Standard measures for construction activities recommended by the SCAQMD will be identified and incorporated as part of the project's standard conditions. Additionally, the analysis will address Caltrans Standard Specifications for Construction. Naturally Occurring Asbestos: Consultant will qualitatively assess naturally occurring asbestos based upon a review of the United States Geologic Survey (USGS) Preliminary Geological Map. The review will determine whether the site is underlain by Serpentine and Peridotite deposits. FHWA Conformity: In August 2007 the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) began requiring a specialized Federal Conformity Analysis and Checklist for all projects, which had Federal funding or involvement. Based on this new submittal requirement, consultant will complete the Conformity Analysis Documentation and prepare additional air quality documentation for submittal to FHWA. Pursuant to recent guidance from FHWA and Caltrans, separate air quality documentation is required for FHWA review and approval. Additionally, FHWA requires a separate standalone Air Quality Assessment document, focusing only on conformity provisions of the Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA). The additional FHWA documentation includes the Conformity Analysis checklist, which highlights criteria from the Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR 93.102 through 93.123) and US DOT and EPA Guidance. Pursuant to the State Assumption of Responsibilities section of the Environmental Streamlining Act (Section 6005) of Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFTEA-LU) the following issue areas will be addressed within the Conformity Analysis Documentation Checklist and standalone report: Document the applicable pollutants and precursors for which EPA designates the area as nonattainment or maintenance. Describe the nonattainment or maintenance area and its boundaries. ➢ Document whether a new conformity determination is required; FHWA Conformity: (Cont.) Document which conformity criteria apply based on the proposed action, relevant pollutants, and the status of the implementation plan; ➢ In CO, PM10, and PM2.5 nonattainment and maintenance areas, document that the hot -spot test required by 93.116(a) and, as applicable, 93.11(b) are satisfied; Document the use of latest planning assumptions (source and year) at the "time the conformity analysis begins," including current and future population, employment, travel and congestion; r Document the use of the most recent available vehicle registration data; r Document assumptions for current and future background air quality concentrations; y Document the use of the latest emissions model approved by EPA; r Document fulfillment of the interagency and public consultation requirements outlined in a specific implementation plan according to §51.390; r Include documentation of consultation on conformity tests and methodologies; Document the name of the currently conforming RTP and RTIP and the date of the FHWA/FTA conformity determination on those documents; Document that the project is included in the regional emissions analysis for the RTP and RTIP and that the project's design concept and scope have not changed significantly; Document that the project does not cause or contribute to any new localized particulate matter or CO violations or increase the frequency of an existing violation during the timeframe of the transportation plan (or regional emissions analysis). For particulate matter non -attainment or maintenance areas, document whether the project was determined, through interagency consultation, to be a "project of air quality concern" per §93.123(b)(1); Document that the project eliminates or reduces the severity and number of localized CO violations in the areas substantially affected by the project; Document that the project complies with any PM10 or PM2.5 control measures in the applicable attainment plan; Document how the required procedures, including the Project -Level Carbon Monoxide Protocol, were met for CO hot -spot analyses; y Document that the assumptions used in the hot -spot analyses are consistent with those used in the regional emissions analysis; Include written commitments, consistent with §93.125 or an approved conformity SIP, for mitigation or control measures assumed in the hot -spot analysis; and r Document the length of the project construction period and whether or not construction emissions were considered in the hot -spot analysis. Consultant will evaluate the proposed project's impacts to long-term mobile source air toxics (MSAT) using the Interim Guidelines on Air Toxic Analysis in NEPA Documents (FHWA, February 2006). In addition, Consultant will discuss the proposed project's impact on global warming and climate change. Construction would occur during implementation of the proposed project. Air quality impacts from demolition, grading, and construction sources will be analyzed based on the equipment used, length of time for a specific construction task, equipment power type (gasoline or diesel engine), equipment emission factors approved by the EPA (AP-42 Handbooks), horsepower, load factor, and percentage of time in use. Exhaust and dust emissions from worker commutes and equipment travel will be calculated based on available information regarding these activities. Fugitive dust (PM2.5 and PM10) emissions would result from wind erosion of exposed soil and soil storage piles, grading operations, and vehicles traveling on paved and unpaved roads. Emissions associated with asphalt paving will be calculated when specific data are available. Emission factors included in the SCAQMD's CEQA Air Quality Handbook will be used for construction dust emission estimates. These emissions will be calculated based on construction information available and provided to Consultant. Deliverables: Four (4) copies of Draft AQR Six (6) copies of the Final AQR Comments will be addressed until final approvals are obtained Noise Impact Analysis: Consultant will prepare a Noise Impact Analysis assessing the project's potential effects on existing and future noise conditions. Consultant will review applicable State (Caltrans), City of La Quinta (City), and land use compatibility criteria for the project area. Noise standards regulating impacts, including the Caltrans Noise Abatement Criteria (NAC); standards included in the City Noise Ordinances will be discussed for land uses adjacent to the project. Using land use information, aerial photographs, and field reconnaissance, Consultant will identify areas with potential future noise impacts and will include a discussion of any existing sensitive uses in the project vicinity. Existing roadway traffic noise will be calculated as baseline conditions, using traffic data included in the traffic study for the proposed project. Construction Noise Impacts: Consultant will prepare a Noise Impact Analysis assessing the project's potential effects on existing and future noise conditions. Consultant will review applicable State (Caltrans), City of La Quinta (City), and land use compatibility criteria for the project area. Noise standards regulating impacts, including the Caltrans Noise Abatement Criteria (NAC); standards included in the City Noise Ordinances will be discussed for land uses adjacent to the project. Using land use information, aerial photographs, and field reconnaissance, Consultant will identify areas with potential future noise impacts and will include a discussion of any existing sensitive uses in the project vicinity. Existing roadway traffic noise will be calculated as baseline conditions, using traffic data included in the traffic study for the proposed project. Initial Site Assessment (ISA): Consultant will prepare a Hazardous Waste Initial Site Assessment (ISA) in accordance with Caltrans guidelines and in general accordance with the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) Designation E 1597-05, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Process. The following tasks will be conducted as part of this evaluation a. Consultant will conduct an agency records database search to identify hazardous waste sites located within and in the vicinity of the study area and classified as hazardous waste under State law. The records search will also identify business types located within and in the vicinity of the study area that store, transfer, or use large quantities of hazardous materials. This information will be obtained from records maintained by federal, State and local agencies. Consultant will utilize a database service to perform this search. b. Historic land use information for the study area will be reviewed to determine whether previous uses in the project area may have resulted in hazardous waste contamination. This information may include historic aerial photographs, historic USGS maps, Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, Oil and Gas maps, groundwater depth/flow data, City directories, County Assessor's data, and building permits. c. Consultant will conduct a visual survey of the study area via public right-of-way to identify any obvious areas of hazardous waste contamination. d. If hazardous waste sites are identified within the study area (via governmental records and/or the visual survey), Consultant will review available public records for up to three parcels at the appropriate oversight agency to determine the potential impact to the project. e. Consultant will prepare a report that presents findings and recommendations based on the site survey and historical records review. This scope of work does not include review of private records or interviews with private property owners. Land Use and Community Impact Assessment: Consultant will prepare a Community Impact Assessment (CIA) in accordance with the guidelines found in the FHWA Technical Advisory T6640.8a and Caltrans Community Impact Assessment Handbook (1997). Based on the scope of the project as presented in the RFP, relevant discussions of socioeconomic impacts might be included in the IS without a separate report. The CIA will evaluate the proposed project's socioeconomic impacts utilizing current demographics and current assessor parcel information and complying with guidelines provided in the Caltrans community impact assessment handbook (June 1997). The CIA will provide a description of existing land use, housing, employment, and population conditions near the project site. The discussion of socioeconomic impacts shall address the potential impacts on the residential population and local business community, including land use compatibility, neighborhood cohesion, tax revenue loss, and employment impacts. Socioeconomic impacts are anticipated to be minor considering the nature of the proposed property acquisitions. The CIA shall also address the project's consistency with relevant local, regional, and state regulations and plans. The CIA will also address environmental justice considerations. A summary will be included identifying the conclusions of the draft relocation impact statement. Recommendations to avoid, minimize, or mitigate potential socioeconomic impacts shall be identified where feasible. Land Use and Community Impact Assessment: (Cont.) Deliverables: ➢ Four (4) copies of Draft CIA Six (6) copies of the Final CIA Comments will be addressed until final approvals are obtained Water Quality Assessment (WQA): Consultant will prepare a Water Quality Assessment (WQA) for the proposed project. The study will: (1) identify the sources of sediment and other pollutants affect the quality of storm water discharges and (2) to describe practices to reduce sediment and other pollutants in stormwater discharges generated from the construction site. Standard control measures will be recommended. The WQA will provide a preliminary broad overview of available methods to reduce sediment, pollutants, and other construction related debris from impacting stormwater quality. Deliverables: Y Four (4) copies of Draft WQA ➢ Six (6) copies of the Final WQA Comments will be addressed until final approvals are obtained Traffic Technical Memo Analysis: Consultant will conduct a traffic analysis for the Dune Palms bridge improvements. Consultant will collect AM and PM peak hour intersection counts and will collect 24 hour traffic counts. Based on the traffic data, level -of - service calculations will be generated for the intersections existing and future average daily trips (ADTS) will be generated. The Dune Palms bridge improvements are not capacity increasing, therefore no traffic mitigation is anticipated and a traffic technical memo is expected to adequate. Deliverables: Y Four (4) copies of Draft Traffic Technical Memo ➢ Six (6) copies of the Final Traffic Technical Memo ➢ Comments will be addressed until final approvals are obtained Visual Technical Memo: A Visual Technical Memo (VTM) should be considered for every project that has the potential to change the "visual" environment. The level of assessment for the VTM can range from "no formal analysis" to a "complex analysis" and is determined by many factors such as: numbers of viewer groups affected; existence of scenic resources; degree and totality of the proposed changes in the visual environment; local concerns or project controversy; and cumulative impacts along the transportation corridor. In order to establish the need and level of study for a VTM, a preliminary evaluation is performed to determine if the project will cause any physical changes to the environment. Projects that replace or rehabilitate existing facilities (e.g., pavement overlay, striping, sign replacement), and do not constitute a change in character to those facilities, will not require a formal analysis. This preliminary evaluation includes activities such as conducting a site visit to inventory the scenic resources of the project site, estimating potential changes to that character, and identifying viewer groups and public concerns or opposition to the proposal. The intent of the screening is to formally document that a full VIA is not required for the project or to utilize the screening analysis as the scenic resource evaluation should no scenic resources be identified. The Consultant team has had significant success with this approach on projects similar in scope; however, this approach is ultimately subject to approval by the Department. Deliverables: Four (4) copies of Draft VTM r Six (6) copies of the Final VTM Comments will be addressed until final approvals are obtained Floodplain Encroachment Report: Summary Floodplain Evaluation Report will be prepared based on the findings of the local hydraulic study and the hydraulic modeling of the proposed project. The report will detail the project description; alternatives to encroachment; impacts of the project on incompatible development; impacts of the project on natural and beneficial floodplain values; and measures to minimize floodplain impacts. This report will be prepared using the Summary Floodplain Encroachment Report format provided in the Caltrans Standard Environmental Reference (SER). Deliverables: ➢ Four (4) copies of Draft Floodplain Evaluation Report ➢ Six (6) copies of the Final Floodplain Evaluation Report Comments will be addressed until final approvals are obtained Task 2.5: Categorical Exclusion/Initial Study Draft Preliminary Environmental Evaluation: Working in consultation with the relevant agencies, Consultant will prepare a draft statement of NEPA purpose and need, along with the CEQA Project Objectives. In cooperation with the agencies and the project engineer, Consultant will use the project description for each of the alternatives to be considered to meet the purpose and need. The establishment of purpose and need along with the project description are critical to the success of the project. The purpose and need/project objectives will require approval by the City and Caltrans. This scope of work is based upon a no -build and one build alternative. Consultant will prepare separate environmental documents for CEQA and NEPA compliance. A Categorical Exclusion (CE) per Caltrans and FHWA guidelines and an Initial Study (IS) per the City of La Quinta; its format will be determined in discussions with the agencies. Final Preliminary Environmental Evaluation: Consultant will incorporate the City and Caltrans comments into the Environmental Evaluation. Screen -check Draft Environmental Document: Consultant will incorporate the purpose and need/project description from prior task(s) and the technical studies into the screencheck document. Based upon available data, Consultant will prepare sections for land use, public safety, public services, recreation, and utilities. Consultant will rely on Consultant's engineering support to obtain the geotechnical and hydrology along with their biologist information. The separate CE and IS will determine the following: Whether the project will have any significant adverse effects on the environment under both State and federal standards Y What potential mitigation measures are appropriate for such impacts Whether the mitigation measures reduce all impacts below a level of significance Consultant will provide the Screencheck of the IS to agencies for review and comment, then revise it in response to the agencies' comments; then, a revised Screencheck IS will be provided to the agencies for review and comment, and it will be revised again in response to the agencies' comments. Draft Environmental Document: Based on the previous task, Consultant will draft the IS for public review. The critical objective of the IS will be to provide the general public and responsible agencies with the means to participate in the environmental process via written comments on issues addressed in the IS. Consultant will prepare the requisite public notices under State and federal law for distribution of the IS. Consultant will prepare the requisite number of copies of the document itself, accompanied by its technical documents; most copies likely will be in a CD format. Consultant will coordinate the preparation of the distribution list with the City and Caltrans, and the firm assumes that the agencies will distribute the document. Responses to Comments: At the close of the public review period for the IS, Consultant would meet with City staff to review any received comments on the IS and to discuss potential responses to these comments. Then, Consultant would formulate responses to the comments and submit the response document to the agencies for review and comment. The agencies' comments will be incorporated into the Response to Comments document, which will be submitted to City as an appendix to the IS. Consultant would also prepare the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) Sheet for attachment to the IS. Mitigation Monitoring Program/Environmental Commitments Record: Prior to Caltrans and City approval of the proposed project, Consultant will prepare a mitigation monitoring plan/environmental commitments record, including monitoring forms, to assist the City in implementing the mitigation measures contained in the MND. Final Administrative Record: Prior to Caltrans action on the CE and City action on the MND, Consultant will assist the City and Caltrans to prepare appropriate findings and the Administrative Record. Final Environmental Process: Following public review of the IS, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) will be prepared by Consultant. The final steps in the NEPA process are dependent on Caltrans/FHWA procedures and any agreements with the cooperating agencies. The most likely outcome is the preparation of a CE. Consultant has included a lump sum budget amount for the completion of the federal process that would include preparation of the Environmental Commitments Record for Caltrans use. Deliverables: y Five (5) Copies of Screencheck Draft IS/MND Five (5) Copies of Final Draft IS/MND Sixty -Five (65) Copies of Public Review IS/MND Ten (10) Copies of Final IS/MND Task3: Utility Coordination Consultant will review existing utility data available from the City and utility owners surrounding the project area. Utility Outreach: Early in the project, immediately following the Kick -Off Meeting, Consultant will prepare Utility Information Request letters to be sent to various utility companies, along with the base plans, requesting the utility facility maps ("Atlas Maps" and Record drawings) and needs to accommodate future utility within the project limits. Utility Verification Letters and Conflict Identification: Consultant will write Utility Verification letters requesting final verification to clearly identify conflicts with the proposed design. Utility Potholing and Data Collection: Consultant will show the location of utilities which will require potholing, if any, on the utility sheets and prepare an exhibit for use to identify utility status within the project area. Consultant will coordinate the potholing requirements with City Staff based upon this exhibit. Final utility status will be compiled into a basemap for use throughout the project. At this time the Consultant anticipates up to six potholes will be provided for the project. Utility Coordination Documentation: From the start of the project, all utility information including project contacts, correspondence dates, meeting minutes and other coordination will be maintained in a three ring binder. The first sheet on the inside cover wil contain a matrix of each utility company, contact name, and dates of milestone coordination efforts. A copy of the final utility coordination binder will be provided to the City at the project bidding phase of the project. 6 -e -e . N IP.s Utility Coordination Documentation: (Cont.) Deliverables: Utility company correspondence log and maps ➢ Utility basemap ➢ Utility pothole exhibit Utility Coordination Binder Task 4: Topographic Base Mapping Consultant will provide aerial mapping of the proposed project from 1,000 feet north and south of the 1)1 Coachella Valley Storm Water Channel (CVSWC) along Dune Palms for a corridor 200 feet right and left of centerline. In addition, Consultant will obtain aerial topographic data along the CVSWC 1,500 feet up and N "t n downstream of the proposed bridge crossing which will be used in the analysis of the channel hydraulics. The roadway topography shall include features within the Right of Way and beyond to locate existing facilities, p including but not limited to existing utility manholes, valves and above ground structures, and top of any _\ manhole cone, rim and invert elevations, obscured areas, other hard scape features that may be affected by the new roadway construction limits. In addition, Consultant will also provide field surveying to obtain accurate elevations on the existing top of curb and gutter for use in verifying or redefining the profile of Dune Palms.. GV `i• Additionally, field topographic data collection will obtain data to provide adequate information for runoff and drainage analysis, provide ample detail and range for detailed design and quantity estimating, and conduct appropriate hydrology studies. Deliverables: Topographic base mapping Task 5: Geotechnical Studies Consultant will provide geotechnical engineering (including geotechnical seismic design) services for the subject. The scope of work for our geotechnical services will be developed and executed in accordance with procedures included in Exhibit 11-C, Foundation Investigation for Design (of Bridge Structures) of the current Caltrans Local Assistance Procedure Manual (LAPM). Geotechnical engineering services will be provided in accordance with Caltrans' current policy, procedures, standards and specification documents, including but not limited to: AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 4th Edition (2007) with Caltrans California Amendments. Seismic Design Criteria (2013) ➢ AASHTO Guide Specifications for LRFD Seismic Bridge Design. 2"d Edition with 2012 and 2014 Interim Revision. y Bridge Memo to Designers MTDs, specifically 1-35, 4-1 and 3-1 Corrosion Guideline (2012), 2"d Edition Caltrans Soil and Rock Logging, Classification, and Presentation Manual (2010) Foundation Report Preparation for Bridges y Caltrans ARS Online (v2.2.06) Where necessary, consultant will supplement Caltrans procedures with the applicable AASHTO, ASTM, FHWA and NCHRP guidelines, procedures and standards. Per Caltrans MTD 1-35, Consultant will prepare the following geotechnical reports for this project: A Structure Preliminary Geotechnical Report (SPGR) y A Preliminary Foundation Report (PFR), and Y A Foundation Report (FR) Based on the Request for Proposal (RFP), Caltrans Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and the MTD 1-35, the following geotechnical reports will be prepared during this phase of the project planning and design: A Structure Preliminary Geotechnical Report (SPGR), and r A Preliminary Foundation Report (PFR) Structure Preliminary Geotechnical Report (SPGR) The SPGR will be prepared to aid in the completion of the PA&ED and the Advanced Planning Study Report. The SPGR will include, but not limited to, the following initial geologic and geotechnical conditions assessment information: Subsurface conditions Y Geologic hazards Seismic Information -Fault rupture potential -Design Peak Bedrock Acceleration (PBA) -Design earthquake magnitude (M) -Soil Profile Type -Potential for liquefaction, lateral spreading and other secondary seismic hazards y Feasible foundation type(s) for site y Potential construction issues y Initial corrosion evaluation Identification of potential for Foundation Load Test(s) The SPGR will be prepared based on review of the initial project requirements, site reconnaissance visits, collection and review of relevant and available existing geologic and geotechnical information for nearby improvements, specifically the nearby Adams Street Bridge. Site Geotechnical Exploration: The subsurface exploration will include: (a) development of a site exploration plan, (b) marking exploration locations at the field and clearing with the Underground Service Alert and obtaining necessary permit(s), (c) field exploration, and (d) laboratory testing. Field Exploration: Proposed field exploration consisted of drilling five (5) exploratory borings. Three (3) exploratory borings will be drilled to depths of 100 to 120 feet below existing grade, unless refusal is encountered at shallower depths. The two (2) additional borings will investigate the soils below the bridge approaches and each will be drilled to a depth of forty feet (40') below grade. Field exploration will include Standard Penetration Testing (SPT) and collection of samples utilizing a California Modified sampler from selected depths; generally at 5 foot intervals for the upper 50 to 100 feet, and 10 to 20 foot intervals below depending on the soil types and groundwater conditions (if any) encountered during drilling. The borings will be logged by an Engineering Geologist and both disturbed and undisturbed representative soil samples will be collected and transported to the laboratory for testing. Laboratory Testing: Consultant will develop a laboratory test plan based on the project need and the site -specific subsurface conditions. These tests may include, but not limited to: ➢ Moisture -Density tests Sieve analysis and hydrometer tests Atterberg Limits tests Y Compaction test ➢ Direct shear tests Laboratory Testing: (Cont.) Y Consolidation test ➢ Triaxial tests y Soil corrosion tests Soil Collapse test Soil Expansion tests Sand Equivalent test i- R-value tests All tests will be performed in accordance with the applicable State of California, ASTM and/or AASHTO Standard Test Methods. Adequate number of representative samples will be tested; results analyses will be interpreted for uses in the analysis and design, and incorporated in the Foundation Report that will be prepared during Phase II. Preliminary Foundation Report (PFR) The PFR will be prepared to aid in the preparation of the Bridge Type Selection Report with General Plan and Foundation Plan, the channel hydraulic analysis report, and the preliminary street plan and profile (35% level). The PFR will be prepared based on site -specific geotechnical exploration, which will include, but not limited to: Subsurface conditions, including groundwater v Geologic hazards Seismic Information -Fault rupture potential -Design Peak Bedrock Acceleration (PBA) -Design earthquake magnitude (M) -Soil Profile Type -Recommended preliminary AIRS curve -Potential for liquefaction, seismic settlement, lateral spreading, slope failures or landslides and other secondary seismic hazards Appropriate foundation type (s) for site Recommended foundation type(s) y Foundation constructability Corrosion and/or hazardous waste evaluation Deliverables: Structure Preliminary Geotechnical Report (SPGR) with the PSR Y Preliminary Foundation Recommendations Report (PFR) with the Type Selection Report Task 6: Location Hydraulic Study The information developed for the Hydrology and Hydraulics Study will be used to prepare the Location Hydraulic Study of the project. The information will be presented in a specific tabular form and will be used in the environmental document. Guide Lines for the Location Hydraulic Study: When a floodplain encroachment is anticipated, the Department or local agency prepares a Location Hydraulic Study (LHS). The LHS (same as Figure 804.7A Technical Information for Location Hydraulic Study located in Chapter 804 of the Highway Design Manual) is a preliminary study of base floodplain encroachments and must be performed by a registered engineer with hydraulic expertise. If an increase in the base floodplain elevation (BFE) is anticipated, a hydraulic computer model must be run to determine the amount of increase in order to determine the floodplain encroachment impacts. CVWD's design standard for the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel (CVSWC) is the Specific Project Flood (SPF) of 82,000 ft3/sec, which is considerably higher than the FEMA 100-yr Flood flow of 39,000 ft3/sec. Task 6: Location Hydraulic Study (Cont.) The minimum required content of the Location Hydraulic Study is prescribed in 23 CFR 650A, Section 650.111(b)(c)(d) and it must include the following: a) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps or information developed by the highway agency, if NFIP maps are not available, are used to determine whether a highway location alternative will include an encroachment. b) Location studies also must include evaluation and discussion of the practicability of alternatives to any longitudinal encroachments. c) Discussion of the following items, commensurate with the significance of the risk or environmental impact, for all alternatives containing encroachments and for those actions which would support base floodplain development: 1. The risks associated with implementation of the action, 2. The impacts on natural and beneficial floodplain values, 3. The support of probable incompatible floodplain development, 4. The measures to minimize floodplain impacts associated with the action, and 5. The measures to restore and preserve the natural and beneficial floodplain values impacted by the action. 6. Location studies must include evaluation and discussion of the practicability of alternatives to any significant encroachments or any support of incompatible floodplain development. 7. The studies required by Sec. 650.111 (c) and (d) must be summarized in environmental review documents prepared pursuant to 23 CFR part 771. Local, state, and federal water resources and floodplain management agencies should be consulted to determine if the proposed highway action is consistent with existing watershed and floodplain management programs and to obtain current information on development and proposed actions in the affected watershed Deliverables: Location Hydraulic Study Task 7: Channel Hydrology and Hydraulics Study As part of the project development process, where the bridge is crossing over a waterway, a detailed analysis of the floodplains is necessary to properly plan and prepare for potential flooding conditions. Consultant will prepare the draft Hydrologic and Hydraulic Study for the project per CVWD's Development Design Manual, accepted principles outlined by FEMA, and the district standard for the SPF. i Discharge Estimate Defining Study Reach Duplicate Effective Model Corrective Effective Model Existing or Pre -Project Effective Model Proposed or Post Condition Model y Recommendation for Bridge Profile ➢ Recommendation Bank Protection and Scour Measures Consultant will review the information available to the City pertaining to the previous studies done for the CVSWC regarding design discharge, scour potential, channel capacity improvement plan, channel historical maintenance log. The channel Hydrologic and Hydraulic Study shall be standalone specific to the bridge. The information provided in the study will be vital to the successful performance of the entire project and source of key information for urban development. Task 7: Channel Hydrology and Hydraulics Study (Cont.) A "baseline" hydraulic model will be developed utilizing HEC-2 or HEC-RAS, which is representative of the existing channel configuration. The existing hydraulic model will establish the baseline hydraulic parameters which are representative of the average channel characteristics. Geometric data for the floodplain analysis will be based upon digital topographic mapping and supplemented with field surveyed cross sections. Deliverables: Hydrologic and Hydraulic Study Task 8: General Plan and Bridge Type Selection Report Consultant will prepare the draft bridge General Plan and Draft Structure Type Selection (STS) Report. The Structure Type Selection Report will be developed to present design features of the bridge in a format similar to Caltrans' Memo to Designers, Section 1-29. The consultant will perform calculations to determine structure foundations and dimensions. The report will focus on critical design constraints, assumptions, costs, hydraulics, and foundation recommendations. The final Bridge Type Selection report will be submitted for review and authorization to proceed to final design. Deliverables: er"° 4.e,' 9Q v Bridge Type Selection Report (Draft and Final) Foundation Plan p Task 9: Preliminary Design Plans Consultant will prepare the Preliminary Design Plans depicting the geometry of the proposed roadway. The 35% plans will be prepared over the topographic base mapping. We anticipate the Roadway Plans will include the following: Y Title Sheet `r Typical Cross Sections: Dune Palms Road & CV Link Plan and Profile of Dune Palms Road Typical Cross Sections: Dune Palms Road & CV Link ➢ Plan and Profile Concept of CV Link path connections ➢ Wall Plan and Profile (Abut 1, west side) y Conceptual Striping Utility Plan (Existing Utilities) Consultant will prepare plans at 40 scale (1"=40') where applicable. Signing and Striping Plans will include all new/existing signs and striping, pavement markings, pavement legends, sign and striping removals. At the project limits, Consultant will reference in existing striping based on topographic information and field review. Deliverables: 35% Plans (3 copies for City Review) Task 10: Preliminary Engineer's Estimate Consultant will prepare a preliminary cost estimate of the proposed improvements based upon the approved preliminary design plans, the Bridge Type Selection Report, utilizing the current edition of the Caltrans Contract Cost Data Book for unit costs. The preliminary cost estimate will include construction items, utility relocations, right-of-way, and water quality measures. Deliverables: Preliminary Engineer's Estimate Task 11: Preliminary Right of Way Cost Study The proposed bridge improvement design may require the acquisition or partial acquisition of properties surrounding the project site. The Right of Way cost study will analyze the costs of the acquisitions from the affected parcels considering the value of the land and improvements being acquired, whether the take will be a full or partial take, and it will evaluate any severance damage and relocation costs that might be caused by the proposed improvements. The project cost study will estimate the probable costs of the real estate and associated damages, the relocation exposure, business damages and goodwill exposure, and the myriad of incidental costs that will be encountered along the project. At the 35% Plan stage, Consultant will ascertain all relevant design plans available for review of project impacts and coordinate with Project Design Team to review impacts and confirm impact assumptions. P r ► or The Scope of Work for the Cost Stud includes: P y J)�2A e-lr Kn ih.-ecl QIY- C� i �► �. 1. Consultant will physically view each site and record appropriate data. 2. Online data of individual properties will be incorporated into field research, where necessary. 3. Field research data will be integrated into appropriate Consultant cost estimating formats. 4. Consultant Field Agent and Property Analysts will meet to discuss data and draw impact conclusions and property remediation strategies. These initial property conclusions and strategies will be reported to Design Team to consider opportunities for creative problem -solving either in design or property remediation strategies. 5. Once property remediation and design assumptions are finalized and property impact conclusions are confirmed, data is finalized into the approved cost estimating formats. The scope of work will be performed and delivered in a report containing a textual description of the project areas studied; a summary of total probable costs of the study area itemized by major component, and will include detailed spreadsheets showing how the summary sheets were calculated. The spreadsheets contain a parcel -by -parcel breakdown of all probable costs. In the event that the acquisition program is to be phased or determined to be implemented at a future date, formulized spreadsheets will be created which apply the appropriate cost escalation factors to reflect the projected schedule. The final cost information determined from the spreadsheet accumulation of data will then be transferred into the appropriate format for application to the Right of Way Data Sheets or other format required by the project. Deliverables: ➢ Cost Estimate Worksheet for RM Task 12: Bridge Railing Aesthetic Studies Consultant shall develop an Aesthetic Study that will include concepts of the railing and architectural treatment for review by City staff and the design team. The sketches and exhibits will consist of preliminary design details and will incorporate general dimensions and design elements. As part of this scope of work the consultant shall provide the staff with up to 3 different rendered views of the bridge with architectural treatments shown. Deliverables: ➢- Three rendered railing and aesthetic concepts Phase 2 — Final Design Task 1: Project Management The consultant will manage the project by tracking the schedule, budget and value of the products produced. Work will include: a. Continuous coordination with stakeholders such as the City, Caltrans, Coachella Valley Water District, Private and Public Utilities, etc. b. Budget preparation for each task and milestone tracking for the project c. Monthly expenditure report preparation by task and milestone for the project d. Project schedule planning including milestones, project activities and deliverables e. Monthly progress reports accompanied by an invoice f. Lead monthly project status meeting Attend public outreach meetings Preparation of a Project Management Plan Monitoring critical path items of the project in a proactive manner Monitor long lead items such as CT, CVWD, Utility Relocations, RW acquisition and City review process Our team will use the same approach as indicated in Phase 1, Task 1 to ensure project success and ultimate delivery. Deliverables: Meeting Agenda, Exhibits, Deliverables Log, and updated project schedules Task 2: Environmental Permitting Consultant will obtain all necessary environmental (regulatory) permits for the project within the CVSWC. Consultant will prepare and process applications for project permits required for compliance with Sections 401 and 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act. Section 401 permits are under the regulatory authority of the RWQCB; Section 401 certifications are under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps); Section 1602 Agreements are under the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG). Section 7 Consultation falls under the regulatory authority of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). This scope is based upon the assumption that the project will qualify for a Corps Nationwide Permit. Under the Nationwide Permit (NWP) program, no individual crossing (or multiple crossings of a single watercourse) may exceed 0 5 acres of temporary or permanent impact. Until the jurisdictional delineation and the NES have been completed, the cost for permitting actions cannot be accurately estimated. Based on a preliminary field review, Consultant believes that the project would qualify for an NWP. The firm's permitting services include the following: Coordination with Project Team: Consultant will coordinate with members of the project team to review the anticipated permitting approach, discuss and identify any additional information needs, and review the projected permitting schedules, mainly via telephone, mail, and fax, but up to six team meetings also will be required. Objectives of the coordination will include identifying feasible mitigation options and preparing for initial and final coordination with regulatory agencies. Consultant will arrange meetings, prepare agendas and distribute minutes and other relevant materials. Initial Coordination with Regulatory Agencies: Consultant will schedule, arrange, and prepare any necessary materials for a pre -application consultation with the involved agencies to describe the proposed project, discuss permitting approach, and identify potential mitigation options. Consultant will arrange meetings with representatives of the Corps and RWQCB. Consultant will summarize and document the results of agency coordination and will submit this information in a letter to the respective agencies, with copies to project team members. Permit Applications: Based on the results of the jurisdictional determination and the outcome of the initial coordination with the involved agencies, Consultant will prepare and submit the necessary permit application materials. Consultant anticipates the following actions: ➢ The Corps will provide Section 404 authorization under a NWP. ➢ The RWQCB will issue Section 401 Water Quality Certification. s= The CDFG will issue a 1602 Agreement. Note: The removal of the existing low water crossing in the channel, the construction of a bridge and the removal of the existing fill materials will have a positive benefit to Waters of the United States. Section 401 certification Application: Consultant will prepare permit applications accordingly. Each application packet will be reviewed with the project team, and any required changes will be made prior to submittal to the respective agencies. The permit application materials will include the following: Y The jurisdictional delineation completed by Consultant. An Nationwide Permit Application, including a cover letter to the Corps, an explanation of the project, description of impacts, site plans, graphics, and an Alternatives Analysis. ➢ A preliminary mitigation and monitoring plan based on Corps guidelines, including information on mitigating on -site impacts to replace jurisdictional areas that will be lost and areas that will return Corps jurisdiction. r A final mitigation plan to be prepared and submitted following Corps review of the application packet, incorporating appropriate conditions based on the agency review and comment. Y Complete copies of the Section 401 application will be included. All necessary graphics and other supporting materials, using existing materials wherever feasible, in order to minimize costs. Section 401 Water Quality Certification Application: Consultant will prepare written correspondence requesting water quality certification including the following materials: Information prepared for the 404 application used to provide a complete project description, including the purpose, location, total site acreage, types of water bodies within the site, and total acres of waters of the U.S. An assessment of water quality impacts addressing types of fill material to be discharged, impacts to beneficial uses of the water body, and any expected water diversions A complete copy of the Section 404 application A copy of the final environmental document for the project, including the certification of the final document Y Other appropriate material as may be required by the RWQCB ➢ Coordination with the project's civil engineer, to ensure that the proposed project does not result in an increase in the volume of runoff to be discharged from the site and to ensure that all runoff from developed surfaces is treated for water quality purposes before it is discharged from the site. Section 1600 Et Seq. Streambed Alteration Notification: Consultant will submit the following materials to the CDFG: A standard CDFG Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration form executed by the client A CDFG Lake and Streambed Alteration Program —Project Questionnaire ➢ A copy of the report on the delineation of wetlands and jurisdictional waters prepared for the 404 application ➢ A copy of the Section 404 application to the Corps A copy of the preliminary mitigation and monitoring plan prepared for the 404 ➢ A copy of the Section 401 application to the RWQCB A copy of the final environmental (CEQA) document for the project ➢ Appropriate plans, exhibits, and maps r Filing fee to be provided by the City based on the cost of the portion of the project that requires a Streambed Alteration Agreement (i.e., the portion of the project where the road crosses the streambed) Follow -Up Coordination: Consultation and coordination will be required among the applicant, project team, and involved regulatory agencies during the review of application materials. Following submittal of the applications, Consultant will coordinate with the involved regulatory agencies to respond to agency questions and submit any additional information that may be requested. We have assumed that coordination will take place primarily by telephone, fax, and mail. The proposed schedule and cost estimate includes attendance at three meetings. During this process, Consultant will coordinate closely with the project team with regard to any agency concerns, questions, or request for additional materials that may arise. Deliverables: ACOE 404 Permit Application Two (2) Copies of Draft 404 Application Two (2) Copies of Final 404 Application RWQCB 401 Water Quality Certification Application Two (2) Copies of Draft 401 Application Two (2) Copies of Final 401 Application CDFG 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreement Application Two (2) Copies of Draft 1602 Application y Two (2) Copies of Final 1602 Application 5 k r 01- Task 3: Legal Description d Exhibits Consultant shall prepare up to fou ( escription and Exhibits for either temporary construction easements or right of way acquisitio . he temporary construction easements will encompass an area as needed to provide the contractor the sufficient room to perform the anticipated construction activities for the widening p on tant shall also fill out the City provided Grant Easement documentation for the City's use du g th"gquisition) process. Delivera les: A y F ur Legal D criptions and Exhibits Task 4: Ro way Improvement Plans Roadway Design: Consultant will prepare the necessary roadway improvement plans including a project title sheet, typical cross sections, construction details, horizontal alignment layout plans, vertical profile, grading, drainage, and cross sections of the proposed roadway improvements and submit to the City for review and comment. The roadway will be designed in accordance with AASHTO's, "A Policy on Geometric Design of Highway and Streets", AASHTO "Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities", the Caltrans "Highway Design Manual", the Caltrans "Standard Specifications", Caltrans Standard Plans, as well as the City of La Quinta Standards Plans. The roadway submittal will include approximately the following sheets: Y Title Sheet Typical Cross Sections Roadway Plan & Profile Construction Details Drainage Plan & Profile Slope Paving -Channel lining Plan, Typical Sections, Profiles, Details Path undercrossing: Plan, Typical Section, Profiles, Details Path Retaining wall plans, profiles, details (South side, Abutment 1, path undercrossing) Utility Plan (Existing Utilities) Stage Construction Plans Temporary Widening: Dune Palms: for Construction Staging: Plan, Profile, Typical section Traffic Handling Plans Pavement Delineation and Signing Plan Decorative Access Gate Details Roadway Design: (Cont.) Consultant will prepare plans at 40 scale (1"=40') where applicable. Signing and Striping Plans will include all new/existing signs and striping, pavement markings, pavement legends, sign and striping removals. At the project limits, Consultant will reference in existing striping based on topographic information and field review. Consultant will prepare final roadway plans in conformance with the approved preliminary alignment plans and submit to the City for review at 65%, 95% and 100% completion. Mylar plan sheets will be submitted after the approval of the 100% plan submittal package. Deliverables: 65% Roadway Plans (3 copies) 95% Roadway Plans (3 copies) Mylar Screen Check Plans 100% (3 copies) ➢ Mylar Roadway Plans (1 Mylar) Task 5: Foundation Report (FR) After the type selection and once the draft structure plans with selected foundation type (s), locations, and the design loads (service, strength and seismic) are available, Consultant will prepare a Foundation Report (FR) as per MTD 1-35. The Foundation Report will be prepared in general conformance with Caltrans' current requirements and guidelines. In general, the FR will be prepared by updating the items included in the Preliminary Foundation Report. It will also include results of additional analysis and recommendations necessary for the preparation of the structure PS&E. The Foundation Report is anticipated to include the following items: A general description of the site exploration conducted at the site. Discussion on the field and laboratory test results, and the general subsurface soil and ground water (if any) conditions, with reference to the proposed development. Y Comments on the regional geology and site engineering seismology, including the recommended ARS curve, Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA), controlling earthquake magnitudes for both ARS and geotechnical analysis based on the procedures included in Appendix B of the Seismic Design Criteria (2009). Y Other geologic and seismic hazards, including potential for liquefaction, lateral spreading and seismically -induced settlement. Geotechnical parameters for Static (LRFD Service and Strength Limit States) foundation and bridge structure analysis and design. Y Geotechnical parameters, including soil -stiffness, for Seismic (LRFD Extreme Event Design) design of foundations and the bridge structure. ➢ Results of geotechnical foundation design for LRFD Service, Strength and Extreme Event (Seismic) Limit States. Summary LRFD Foundation design recommendations as per MTD 3-1 r Recommendations erosion/scour mitigation Results of slope stability analyses and recommendations ➢ Recommendations for the design of retaining structures, if any. Road subgrade preparation recommendations ➢ Roadway embankment and pavement design recommendations y Results of soil corrosion potential evaluation Drainage recommendations ➢ Geotechnical construction recommendations for bridge foundations, erosion/scour protection structures and roadwav embankments. LOTB Sheets for PS&E Package Consultant will prepare Log of Test Boring (LOTB) drawings suitable for inclusion into the contract drawings. These LOTBs will be prepared in accordance with the Caltrans' current Soil and Rock Logging Manual. Deliverables: ➢ Logs of Test Borings (LOTB) with the 95% Plans ➢ Foundation Recommendations Report (FR) with the 100% PS&E Submittal Task 6: Bridge Plans The bridge will be designed in accordance with Caltrans Standards, including the "Memo to Designers" and "Bridge Design Standards". Seismic design loading will be evaluated as outlined in Section 3.21 of Caltrans "Bridge Design Specifications" the Caltrans "Seismic Design Criteria" (Version 1.7, 2013), and the latest available Caltrans earthquake information. Bridge Design will be in accordance with Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD). Prepare 65% Bridge Plans: The bridge plans will include approximately the following sheets, some sections will require multiple sheets. General Plan ➢ Deck Contours Foundation Plan ➢ Abutment Layout(s) Abutment Pile Layout(s) Abutment Detail(s) Pier Layout ➢ Pier Detail(s) ➢ Typical Section ➢ Girder Layout Girder Reinforcement Barrier Rail Detail(s) ➢ Metal Rail Layout(s) ➢ Metal Rail Detail(s) Miscellaneous Detail(s) Structure Approach Details ➢ Drainage Details Joint Seal Details Log -of -Test Borings Prepare 95% Bridge Plans C\ Incorporate comments from 65% review and independent check: The designer will reconcile with the back check and incorporate design changes into the contract plans. X Perform Bridge Independent Check: � 1 An engineer not involved in the original design of the bridge wilt independently check the bridge. This X� independent check will result in a set of calculations, back -checked and reconciled with the designer - Prepare Construction Schedule: Consultant will prepare the construction working day schedule. This schedule will be used for programming the construction phase of the project and preparing the special provisions. Quantity Takeoffs and Calculations: Consultant will prepare a set of quantity calculations for the bridge items. The roadway quantities will be calculated and summarized on plan sheets. The Engineer's Estimate of Cost will be developed from the bridge and roadway quantities. General Plan and Bridge Type Selection (Final) After the environmental concerns have been addressed, and the architectural/aesthetic features such as bridge rail generally approved, the Draft General Plan for the bridge will be updated, and the "Structure Type Selection Memo" will be prepared and submitted to Caltrans for approval. Deliverables: "r 65% Bridge Plans Attendance to a meeting to present and discuss the 65% submittal. 95% Bridge Plans ➢ Mylar Screen Check Plans 100% (3 copies) ➢ Mylar Bridge Plans (1 Mylar) ➢ Independent Check Design Calculations Update and finalize the final bridge General Plan. Update the Structural Type Selection Memo, update and finalize the Bridge General Plan and submit to Caltrans for review and approval. Task 7: Utility Coordination Utility Relocation Request: Consultant will coordinate utility relocations to build the bridge and roadway approaches. The new bridge will have a variety of utility openings for existing or future utilities. Each utility company will be responsible for their utility relocation design. Utility Coordination Meeting 1—Project Information at 65% The first meeting will be held to describe the project to utility companies, the design's impacts and staging, and answer questions from the affected companies such that they can respond to the "Utility Relocation Request". Deliverable: Consultant will organize and lead a utility relocation meeting, to be held at the City's offices. This meeting will include a power point presentation and informational handouts of the project so that the utility companies can more easily understand the project and develop relocation plans. Utility Coordination Meeting 2-95% Stage The second utility coordination meeting will be held to confirm details of the project such as relocation locations and timing to ensure all parties understand the project and are coordinated to avoid expensive surprises and delays in construction. Deliverable: Consultant will organize and "chair" a second utility relocation meeting, to be held at the City's offices. This meeting will include a power point presentation and informational handouts of the project. Task 8: Specifications Technical specifications shall be prepared for construction of each item of work in the Project. In addition, Consultant will fill out the bid schedule, matching the item number with their corresponding specification and line item in the Engineer's Estimate. Prior to the publication of the final package, Consultant will review the document. Specifications will be provided starting with the 65% plan submittal. Task 8: Specifications (Cont.) Consultant will prepare the following items for the Bid Document: Project Description including all major work items, working days, liquidated damages based on Caltrans Specifications, contractor submittals prior to mobilization, special traffic control requirements or coordination, all of section 4000, and bid schedule. Deliverable: ➢ Specifications and Bid Package at each Package Submittal Task 9: Construction Cost Estimate Starting with the 65% Package Submittal, Consultant shall prepare a Final Quantity and Cost Estimate. The estimate will be submitted with both the 100% and Mylar plan check reviews. Deliverable: L Engineer's Estimate at each Package Submittal Task 10: Resident Engineer Construction File Consultant will assemble the Resident Engineer (RE) Pending File with quantity calculations, Engineer's Estimate, and designer notes to the RE. Deliverables: y 4-Scale Deck Contour Plans ➢ Creation and submittal of "RE Pending" file y Attendance to a meeting to present and discuss the Final submittal. Task 11: Final Right of Way Services As a result of the proposed improvements and the associated construction activities, it is assumed that various interests, including fee simple, permanent slope, and/or temporary easements, will be needed from two (2) parcels. Chin Family Prop Ltd Partnership Pending verification of final ownership interests via preliminary title reports, it is anticipated that a simple encroachment permit will be required from the flood control parcel (APN 600-010-009) in order to accommodate the new, all-weather bridge. Impacts to the mobile home park at the northeast corner of the existing bridge may prove complicated. It appears that the raised profile of the new bridge, as well as the proposed bridge approach roadway improvements, will require enough construction that the necessary temporary construction easements will directly impact two structures immediately adjacent to Dune Palms Road. One structure is a mobile home coach, while the other is a single family home. Separate appraisal reports will be completed for each structure, as well as for the impacted parcel. It is assumed that the single family home and the right of way required from that parcel will be negotiated together with a single owner. A separate acquisition case will be opened for the owners of the impacted mobile home coach. As such, occupants of both structures will necessarily require displacement and relocation assistance, which Consultant will manage and facilitate. Because of the relative complexity of the impacts to this parcel, careful management of multiple appraisal activities, and close communication with several interested parties, will be of utmost importance. Task 11: Final Right of Way Services (Cont.) Lastly, it is anticipated that interests, most likely in the form of a temporary construction easement, will be required from the parcel at the southeast corner of the existing bridge (APN 600-030-018). This is a vacant commercial property that will likely require relatively simple negotiations with a single owner. Upon environmental approval of the project, Consultant will implement and manage a comprehensive ROW program to cover all aspects involved in the public acquisition process. In general, this process usually includes project management, fee appraisal, appraisal review, F&E appraisal, title and escrow, environmental, property acquisition, relocation assistance, utility coordination, site clearance and right of way certification. Consultant has the properly licensed, experienced, local resources to provide precise staffing levels exactly when needed, and the expertise necessary to secure the remaining ROW for the project. Consultant will develop and implement a formal ROW program in compliance with the applicable City and state policies and procedures. For this project specifically, it is understood that federal funding is expected and therefore Caltrans guidelines and procedures will guide the process. Consultant will provide overall ROW program management, leadership, and direction of all phases of the right of way process, policies, and scheduling. Right of Way Project Management and Document Support 1. Track and manage all budgetary -related aspects of Consultant's Scope of Work. 2. Assist with the development of administrative policies, procedures, and forms necessary to carry out the initial program. 3. Maintain ongoing general consultation and project coordination with the client, City, and any other project team members as necessary. 4. Provide representation of the client at public meetings, hearings, and litigation related matters. 5. Prepare and present a monthly written status report based on the agreed -upon guidelines regarding information to be provided. Confer weekly with client verbally on general statuses, problem areas, and progress. 6. Participate in up to 4 Project Development Team Meetings to report on acquisition progress. 7. Manage subcontractor and all necessary disciplines needed for the project. 8. Provide quality assurance and quality control for the right of way program and all right of way components. Title Investigation Services — Up to (3) Preliminary Title Reports 1. Secure vesting deeds, back up documents, property profiles, and tax maps for each property. 2. Secure preliminary title report which will remain valid for a minimum of 6 months or until there is an ownership change. 3. Secure copies of recorded back-up documents, as needed. 4. Share title information with right of way engineer, surveyor, and appraisers for their use. 5. Prepare list of title exceptions to be cleared; confirm manner of disposition is consistent with approved project plan. 6. Facilitate changes to preliminary title report after the preparation of the legal description, if necessary for partial acquisition. Appraisal Services: Up to (4) Appraisal Reports (2 parcels, 1 SFR, 1 mobile home) 1. Consultant will mail a notification letter and acquisition policies brochure to the property owner requesting permission to conduct an on -site inspection of the property, advising them of their right to accompany the appraiser at the time of the inspection, and requesting information regarding the property appraised which could influence the appraised value. 2. Appraiser will review title information pertaining to respective ownership and will review drawings and other pertinent information relative to the parcel. 3. Appraiser will inspect the property personally with the owner (if possible) and document the inspection with photographs for use in the report. 4. Appraiser will perform market research to support the selected appraisal methodologies and will document and confirm comparable sales information. 5. Appraiser will prepare a narrative appraisal report that conforms to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). The appraisal study and report are intended to serve as an acquisition appraisal and will be prepared in a summary format consistent with the specifications for narrative appraisal reports. 6. Consultant will receive and analyze the completed appraisal report accordingly. Negotiate Right of Way Settlement/Prepare Acquisition Documents: (3) Owners (2 parcels, and mobile home owner) 1. Establish and maintain a complete and current record file in a form acceptable to the client. 2. Receive and analyze title information, approved appraisal report, and legal description in sufficient detail to negotiate with the property owner and other parties. 3. Prepare offer letter, summary statement, and list of compensable items of fixtures and equipment, in accordance with state or federal regulations and the approval of the client. 4. Present written purchase offer to owner or their representative in person, when possible Secure receipt of delivery of offer as practical and present and secure tenant information statements, as applicable. 5. Follow-up and negotiate with property owner, as necessary; prepare and submit recommended settlement justification to client for review and approval; review any independent appraisal secured by property owner; and coordinate reimbursement of appraisal fees (up to $5,000) with client. Ongoing negotiations and settlement discussions will continue after the initial offer or until we reach settlement or impasse, as dictated by the overall Project Schedule. 6. Prepare and assemble acquisition contracts, deeds, and related acquisition documents required for the acquisition of all necessary property interests. 7. Maintain a diary report of all contacts made with property owner or representative and a summary of the status of negotiations indicating attitude of owner, problem areas, and other pertinent information. Copies of all applicable written correspondence will be maintained in files. 8. Prepare an impasse letter where, after diligent attempts to settle by negotiation, it appears eminent domain will be needed or prudent to acquire the needed interest. 9. Litigation support: in the event an acquisition is unable to be settled via voluntary means, the negotiations staff will provide a condemnation -ready case file, all relevant negotiations history, and meet with client as needed to provide relevant acquisition content. 10. Transmit executed acquisition documents to client. Each transmittal package shall include a fully executed and properly notarized deed(s), fully executed acquisition contract with attachments, and a brief settlement memorandum which summarizes the pertinent data relative to the transaction. Escrow Coordination If by Negotiated Settlement: Assist the escrow/title company in the following: 1. Open escrow and coordinate execution of closing instructions providing for title insurance coverage at the settlement amount. 2. Provide escrow officer with fully executed acquisition contract and notarized deed. 3. Work in conjunction with escrow officer to facilitate the clearance of title matters as set forth in the settlement memorandum and escrow instructions. 4. Assist escrow to secure full or partial reconveyance or subordination instruments from lien holders of record. 5. Review settlement statement for accuracy. 6. Coordinate deposit of acquisition price and estimated closing costs with escrow. 7. After the closing, review the title insurance policy for accuracy. 8. Prepare and mail a letter to County Assessor requesting cancellation of taxes if appropriate. Eminent Domain Assistance (if necessary) If Settlement by Eminent Domain. Assist eminent domain counsel with the following.- 1 . Prepare a letter for the client signature to eminent domain counsel, requesting proceeding to condemnation. 2. Provide eminent domain counsel with available right of way maps and legal descriptions, preliminary title reports and title review documents, and information on how to contact each owner or interest holder. 3. Provide eminent domain counsel with a duplicate copy of the parcel file, together with a copy of the appraisal, offer to purchase, correspondence, acquisition contract, and deed as presented. 4. Convert preliminary title reports to litigation guarantees for eminent domain counsel's use. Title company fees (based on the value of the interest required) are additional. Relocation Plan Preparation Services 1. Interview all potentially affected occupants to determine relocation needs. The interviewer will query household information such as: the number, ages and gender of all occupants, income of the household, distance to employment and utilized neighborhood services, special needs of the household, etc. 2. Research the marketplace for available replacement locations and/or establish rent schedules for compiling project costs. 3. Compile statistics on available housing replacement sites. Relocation Plan Preparation Services (Cont.) 4. Calculate potential project costs with regard to relocation assistance. 5. Present draft relocation plan to client. 6. Distribute plan to project participants and make it available for public review. 7. Make any needed revisions brought up during the 30-day public review period. 8. Participate in adoption presentation meeting. Relocation Assistance Program Implementation Services (2 residential relocations) 1. Secure basic case information and set up case file; maintain the necessary case documentation and contact diary throughout the course of our involvement with the claimant. 2. Conduct initial in-depth field interview with claimant: document rents, income, family size, names/ages of occupants, and determine relocation needs, preferences and special requirements; provide general information notices and brochure; explain relocation process, rights and benefits available. 3. Provide on -going advisory assistance to minimize hardships on claimants, including referrals to and coordination with community service resources, public housing, and other public services as needed. 4. Document rent with rental agreement, receipts or economic rent if needed. 5. Document/verify income using pay stubs, budget worksheets, tax returns, certification and/or cash affidavit as necessary. Use rent -to -rent method if income cannot be verified. 6. Create rent schedule for project as appropriate and if authorized by client. 7. Search for and document comparable sites for each claimant, provide initial referrals and three sets of additional housing referrals every 4-6 weeks, as necessary. 8. Prepare letter of eligibility based on most appropriate comparable or rent schedule and seek authorization of client. 9. Deliver letter of eligibility to claimant and discuss findings and impacts to occupants' particular needs. Amend the letter of eligibility one additional time if the economics of the comparable's availability changes over the course of our assignment. 10. Prepare and deliver 90-day notices to vacate no later than 12 weeks after general information notices have been delivered. 11. Arrange for transportation to view replacement sites if needed. Assist Claimants with their selection of a replacement site, with lease offers, with review of rental agreements and with move bids or fixed moving payment. 12. Inspect selected site to ensure it meets decent, safe, and sanitary requirements. 13. Monitor the replacement site escrow and explain the relocation process to agent and escrow officer as necessary. 14. Verify vacation of the displacement site and secure a certificate of abandonment. 15. Determine eligibility for proposed amount of relocation benefits, including actual and reasonable moving payments, rental/purchase differential payments and fixed payments as applicable. 16. For residential moves, secure and process an advance claim to assist with the move and a second final claim incorporating the moving costs and rental/purchase differential payment once family has moved to selected displacement site 17. Each claim will be signed by the claimant, supported by appropriate back-up (schedules, receipts, etc.) and will be reviewed by Consultant's project manager for recommendation before submitting to client for approval. Each claim check will be delivered to claimant in person (as feasible) and a receipt of payment will be secured. Task 12: CVWD Encroachment Permit Consultant shall fill out the appropriate CVWD encroachment forms for the construction, operation and maintenance of the Dune Palms Bridge by the City. This task will also include meeting time and coordination with CVWD on any additional items they may request throughout the design process (i.e. access gates, ramps to the bottom of the channel, etc.). Deliverable: y Completed CVWD Encroachment Permit Task 13: Services During Bidding Consultant will assist the City with the bidding and award process for this project. These services will be performed on a Time -and -Material basis. Deliverables: Bid Support. All key team members will attend a pre -bid meeting. y Respond to Inquiries. Consultant will respond to bidder inquiries by phone or email. y Prepare Addenda. Consultant will prepare addenda as requested by the City. v Review/Recommended Award. Consultant will assist in recommendation for award. Task 14: Construction Support Services Consultant will assist project staff with construction support services. A budget amount has been prepared, though this may require adjustment based upon the City's determination of the level of consultant involvement needed during construction. These services will be performed on a Time -and -Material basis. Upon request from City staff the following will be provided: Deliverables: RFI documentation and response to questions regarding construction documents Periodic site visits during construction as requested. Input from the consultant regarding change orders PROPOSAL ASSUMPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS 1. As part of contract negotiations, Consultant expects the scope and fee to be modified. 2. We assume stakeholders will participate proactively throughout the course of the project. 3. We assume that the project will proceed uninterrupted. 4. Effort for coordination with reviews for organizations is an estimate. 5. Evaluation or modifications to signal and lighting systems and electrical work, other than the bridge lighting, is not included. 6. Project will be designed using AutoCAD Civil 3D. 7. Size of plans, and the number of copies submitted, which is not mentioned, will be determined during contract negotiations. Budget shown for copies and mailing is an estimate. 8. We assume one style of bridge rail, similar to Adams Street, will be prepared. The renderings are views of this same single style. 9. Caltrans format will be used for the bridge plans. Bridge specifications will be Caltrans format. 10. Project schedule is based on prompt review by others. 11. Reproduction and scanning of the Construction Bid Documents will be performed by the City. 12. Estimated efforts for Construction Services are a budget figure. 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ID Task Name 1 Dune Palms Road Low Water Crossing Replacement 3 4 5 6 35 40 43 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 65 71 86 91 103 104 105 106 I Project Start Kick-off Meeting Phase 1 - Project Approval and Environmental Documents (PA&ED) Project Management Environmental Review (CEQA/NEPA Report Technical Studies) Utility Coordination Topographic Base Mapping Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation Location Hydraulic Study Channel Hydrology and Hydraulic Study General Plan and Bridge Type Selection Report Preliminary Design Plans Preliminary Engineer's Estimate Preliminary Right of Way Cost Study Legals & Exhibits Bridge Railing Aesthetic Study Phase 2 - Final Design Project Management Environmental Permitting Right of Way Roadway and Bridge Plans Bid Documents Final Design Utility Coordination Final Bid Package and RE File CVWD Encroachment Permit Construction Auhtorization (E-76) Contract Bidding and Award Assistance Construction Schedule for the Dune Palms Road Low Water Crossing Replacement {. Bengal Engineering, Inc. ~ Civil, Bridge, Hydraulics, Structural & Highway Engineers Duration '13 2014 2015 1 2016 1 2017 12 _ Qtr 3 1_ Qtr:4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 I Qtr 3 Qtr 4 11 Qtr 1 Qtr. 2 1 (r3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 { Qtr 3_. Qtr 4 Qtr 1 I Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 - Qtr 2 1120 days , 0 days 1214 + . ... ...... .. I day12/11 Kick-off - - Meeting: 375 days - -- _ ------ -- - -- ----•---- :-- Phase 1 - Project Approval and Environmental Documents (PA&ED) 375 days 72111 .... ., :..... ............. . ... .. : ..:................ . 5/79 _ 375 days 12/11 . ................ ....: .....:. 5119 355 days ;118 5119 38 days $14 I q : ..... ............ ;. ..... ... .. ... .:......, .-------�- 154 days - ;118: --- 8/11 70 days .......... ...... 7191' .................. :................ :........:--------: ... . •--.......... ............... 150 days ............. ....4/25 11/20 .. ......... .......... ._...... ...._. ......... 75 days 8I1 11/13 60 days .... ;..., 4125 7117 .:.. - ......_ ............... 30 days " 45 days --; :..... - 814 � 10/3 --- ;-- - --- 30 days 28 days ........ ..... .. 712$ ^ 913 ..... ..... ... .. ......... .......... ----- ----- -.. .. - ------- --------. ------ 393 days ` ;. ... Phase 2 - Final Design ....... :......... . . 393 days 5120 1114 150 days 5120- i15 247 days ------------------ 5120 s . ........ 167 days :...:..... .------ 5fZ0 --•'--------- 117 .. . .. 168 days .,........:...... . P- ~ P� Who imp ;be SECTION 6.0 I p -I 911PEA - .Aw Alt r ,0 , EXHIBIT 10-F CERTIFICATION OF CONSULTANT, COMMISSIONS & FEES I HEREBY CERTIFY that I am the Principal -in -Charge and duly authorized representative of the firm of Bengal Engineering, Inc. whose address is 250 Big Sur Drive, Goleta, CA 93117 and that, except as hereby expressly stated, neither I nor the above firm that I represent have: (a) employed or retained for a commission, percentage, brokerage, contingent fee, or other consideration, any firm or person (other than a bona fide employee working solely for me or the above consultant) to solicit or secure this contract; nor (b) agreed, as an express or implied condition for obtaining this contract, to employ or retain the services of any firm or person in connection with carrying out the contract; nor (c) paid, or agreed to pay, to any firm, organization or person (other than a bona tide employee working solely for me or the above consultant) any Fee, contribution, donation, or consideration of any kind, for or in connection with, procuring or carrying out this contract. I acknowledge that this Certificate is to be made available to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in connection with this contract involving participation of federal -aid highway funds, and is subject to applicable state and federal laws, both criminal and civil. Nov. 22, 2013 (Date) Distribution: 1) Local Agency Pro ject File (Original & Contract) 2) DLAE (with contract copy) (Signature) Page 1 of l LPP 13-01 May 8, 2013 EXFIIBIT 10-01 CONSULTANT PROPOSAL DBE CONIMITiNIENT (InclusiN'e of all DBEs listed at bits proposal. Relcr to instructions on the reverse side of This than) Consultant to Complete this Section 1. Local Agency Name: City of La Quinta 2. Project Location: Dune Palms Rd -over the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel 3. Project Description: Replacement of a Low Water Crossing with new Bridge 4. Consultant Name: Bengal Engineering i. Contract DBE Goal %r: 1 % DBE Commitment Information 6. Description of'Services to be Prot ided 7. Dl3G Finn 8. DBE Cert I 9. D13F Contact Inlixmation Number Bridge Engineering a l uzzaman 31261 23.4% Hydrology and Hydraulics 250 Big Sur Drive J 6.3% Geotechnical Engineering 6.6% Civil Engineering 5.2% (Management of ass 21.1 % Local Agency to Complete this Section 10. Total %Claimed 62 16. LoC,tl Agency Contract Number. 17. Federal -aid Project Number' 18. Proposed Contract Execution Date: r . � J' r Local Agency certifies that all DBE certifications are valid and the ti.Arcpanr's. itnntstre information on this form is complete and accurate: Ron Moreno 12. Preparers Name (Print) Civil Engineer 19. Local Agency Representative Name (Print) 13. Preparers Tide 20. Local ALenc% Representative signature 21. Date 11 /22/13 951-203-7936 14. Date 15. (Area Code) Tel. No 22. Local Agency Representative Title 23. (Area Code) Tel. No. Distrihuliou ( 1) Original — Consultant submits to local agency with proposal (2) Cop — Local Agency files Page 1 of 2 LPP 13-01 May 8, 2013 EviIBIT 10-02 CONSULTANT CONTRACT DBE INFORMATION (Inclusive of all DBEs listed at contract award. Roler to instructions on the reverse side of this form) Consultant to Complete this Section 1. Local Agency Name: City of La Quinta 2. Project Location: Dune Palms Road over the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel 3. Project Description: Replacement of a Low Water Crossing with a new all-weather Bridge 4. Total Contract Award Amount: S S. Consullant Name: Bengal Engineering 0 G. Contract DBE Goal %: ° 7. Total Dollar Amount for all Subconsultants: S 8. Total Numbcr ot'all Subconsultants: 5 Award DBE/DBE Information 9. Description ol'Scrvices to be Provided 10. DBE/DBE Firm 11. DI3E Cer 12, DBE' Dollar Contact Information Numher Amount Bridge Engineer Md Wahiduzzaman 31261 Hydrology and Hydraulics 250 Big Sur Drive Geotechnical Engineering Goleta, CA 93117 Civil Engineering Management of Project Tasks Local Agency to Complete this Section 13. Total Dollars 20. Local Agency Contract Number� Claimed 21. Federal -aid Project Number: 14. Total 22. Contract Execution Date: % Claimed 62 Local Agency certifies that all DBE certifications are valid and the information on this form is complete and accurate: 23. Local Agency Representative Name (Print) 24. Local Agency Representative Signature 25. Date J 1 i. Pre nv s S[ tutor ` � 26. Local Agency Representative Twv 27. (Area Code) Tel No ` - Ron Moreno 10. Preparer's Name ( Print) Civil Engineer Caltrans to Complete this Section 17. Preparers Title Caltrans District Local Assistance Engineer (DLAE) certifies that this form 11/22/13 has been reviewed for completeness: 951-203-7936 18. Date 19. (Area Code) Tel No 28. DLAE Name (Print) 29. DLAE Signature 30. Date Distribution: (1) Copy — Email it copy to the Caltmns District Local Assistance Engineer (DLAE) within 30 days of contract award. Failure to send a copy to the DLAE within 30 days otcontract award may result in delay of payment, (2) Copy— Include in award package sent to Caltrans DLAE. (3) Original — Local agency tiles Page 1 of 2 LPP 13-01 May 8, 2013