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Make the world a better place through the application of the pr.-
development by providing professional design services that enh
and the environment.
Provide development, infrastructure, planning and environment
to private and public clients in local, regional and global market,,
Lead as professionals specializing in planning, design and consti
Look forward to the future with a commitment to building opportUalties
and value for our clients and ourselves. As
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Mike Sutton, PE
A711cipalIn Change
19 Years of experience in the
Coachella Valley related to public
works and land development
projects.
Brad Mielke, PE, SE
Project illaaager
35 Years of structural design
experience on PW projects
throughout SOCal. Experience in
HBP funded projects.
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Michael Sutton, PE
Biological Resources -Tom McGill, PhD
Regulatory Permitting - Richard Beck,
PWS, CEPSC, CEP
Hazardous Waste/ISA - Kristen Bogue, CEI
Air Quality/GHG/Noise - Eddie Torres, INCE
Visual/Aesthetics - Cathy Johnson, PLA
Cultural/Paleontological Resources -
Sherri Gust, RPA (2)
Mario Zamora, PE
Engineeizng Lead
9 years of broad experience on
transportation projects
throughout the Coachella Talley:
Court Morgan, MEP
Enuironnrental Lead
16 years of experience providing
environmental and permitting
services for surface transporta-
tion and infrastructure projects.
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Sal Sheikh, PE
Tim Haile, PE
Brad Mielke, SE, PE
Structural -Jessica Mosquera, PE
Independent Check Calculations -
Hernan Montoya, PE, SE (5)
Hydrology - John McCarthy, PE, CFM
Water Quality - Anna Lantin, PE,
CPESC,CPSWQ
Traffic Control - Carlos Ortiz, PE,TE
Geotechnical - Lino Cheang, PE, GE (3)
Dry Utilities - Butsko Utility Design (6)
Over 5,000 Support Staff Firm -Wide
Right of Way Acquisition -
John Cutler(4)
Subconsultants:
1. Power Engineers,Inc.- Environmental Document
2. Cogstone- Cultural Resources (DBE)
3. Earth Mechanics, Inc.- Geotechnical (DBE)
4. Overland Pacific - Right of Way Acquisition
5. Arcon Engineers (DBE)
6. Butsko Utility Design
J' Timely Approval of Environmental Document
RBF's established working relationship with the City and Caltrans,
coupled with its intimate knowledge of the project area and poten-
tial environmental issues, as well as interests of the community at
large, will enable us to hit the ground running and expedite environ-
mental approval for this project.
Channel Hydraulics
RBF provided channel hydrology and hydraulics for the bridges in
the immediate project area including Jefferson Street, Adams Street,
Dune Palms Road (Preliminary Analysis and Modeling) and other
local projects along the CVSWC.
Bridge Typical Section and Design
The nearby Adams Street and Jefferson Street Bridges are cast -in -place
post -tension box girder due to superior structural characteristics, aes-
thetics, and least cost for this span length range.
Construction Staging
Impact of construction to the Community and particularly local
schools will be minimized by effective Construction Staging.
J' Roadway Design
Jessica Mosquera, PE
Stl.1011zd Engineer
Lead bridge engineer with over 25
years of experience in the design
of transportation related
structures.
Dave Petterson
Dry Utility Coon&nator
30 years of experience in the utility
industry. Expert in HD require-
ments and dry utilities with excellent
relationships.
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Expert Leadership
Local Project Manager and Team that
has successfully worked together on La
Quinta bridge and roadway projects for
over 20 years. We have a local vested in-
terest in successful project delivery.
Local Knowledge
RBF has managed numerous bridge
design improvement projects through-
out the Coachella Valley, fostering an
excellent understanding on water cross-
ing facilin- design standards and proce-
dures, as well as the environmental and
multi -agency coordination required to
complete such a project.
Specialized Project Team
To better serve the Cit-\- with a more
comprehensive project team, we have
teamed with Power Engineers to lead
our Environmental Documentation and
NEPA/CEQA clearances, Earth Me-
chanics to assist with the geotechnical
engineering, and OPC to provide full
service right of ,vay acquisition process.
RBF prepared the street improvement plans for Dune Palms Road
North of the CVSWC to Black -hawk Way. Although the profile will
be revised to match the new bridge, the plans contain valuable data
related to utility locations, slope lining, and properties affected by
the proposed improvements.
Utility Coordination
Early, continual and meaningful coordination with the utility compa-
nies 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.
Regional Trail Facility Incorporation
Experience with Adams Street revealed that a minor undercrossing
does not affect the SPF water surface profile to a degree where it
causes concern with CVS vVD. However, the current desirable trail
section being proposed will require the analysis of the trail bench
within the hydraulic model for this project.
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The RBF Team offers the Cite of La Quinta several advantages on this particular project and
will show that our Experience + Innovation = Value!
Experience
RBF bridge engineers are familiar with the latest Caltrans requirements. Recently completed projects include: Adams Street Bridge, Hiles
Avenue Bridge over the white -water River, Jefferson Street Bridge over the Whitexvater River, Date Palm Drive Bridge over the White,,vater
River. Each of these projects passed the "Type Selection" stage the first time, without comments, leading to efficient bridge design
approval.
Innovation
RBF incorporates the use of Civil 3D and Infra -works modeli ig to create interactive engineering documents that delineate all project
elements understood by engineers, contractors, and non -technical stakeholders. Improvements to past projects will be implemented to
identify cost and schedule enhancements that deliver the project ahead of schedule and within budget.
Value
RBF will build on our previous experience to deliver the Dune Palms Road project in the most efficient -\vay possible - benefiting both
the Cin- and the Community! `
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CONSULTING
November 25, 2013
Mr. Tim Jonasson, PE
Director of Public Works / City Engineer
City of La Quinta Public Works Department
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
74-130 Country Club Dr, Suite 201
Palm Desert, CA 92260-1687
760.346.7481
760.346.8315 Fax
www.rbf.com
www.mbakercorp.com
RE: Proposal for Dune Palms Road Low Water Crossing Replacement at the Coachella
Valley Storm Water Channel in the City of La Quinta, CA (City Project No. 2011-05)
Federal Aid Project No. BRLKS-5433(014)
Dear Tim,
RBF Consulting (RBF) is pleased to present this proposal to the City of La Quinta for the Dune Palms Road
Low Water Crossing Replacement project. We are proud of our relationship with the City by providing multi-
discipline consulting services for completing major infrastructure projects over the past several years
including Jefferson Street, Miles Avenue, and Adams Street bridges that replaced similar low water crossings.
RBF will build on this past experience to deliver the Dune Palms Road project in the most efficient way
possible.
We recognize the importance of this project to the community. It will provide long term benefits including
increased public safety by providing an all-weather crossing for vehicles and pedestrians over the Coachella
Valley Storm Water Channel that is currently inaccessible during flood events and is costly to repair. We also
understand the importance of timing of design and construction to limit the construction so that impacts are
limited to only one winter season.
By selecting the RBF Team, the City will be gaining an experienced team of proven professionals that has
successfully delivered a number of bridge projects for the benefit of the valley residents and agencies.
Advantages that distinguish the RBF Team are:
❖ Expert Leadership. Project Manager, Brad Mielke, SE, PE, has 35 years of experience in the management, analysis, design, and
construction support of civil engineering structures for major local public works projects, including the Adams Street, Jefferson
Street, Miles Avenue and Date Palm Drive Bridges over the Whitewater River Channel as well as the Jefferson Street/ I-10
Interchange.
❖ Local Knowledge. RBF has managed numerous bridge design improvement projects throughout the Coachella Valley, fostering an
excellent understanding of water crossing facility design standards and procedures, as well as the environmental and multi -agency
coordination required to complete such a project.
❖ Specialized Project Team. To better serve the City with a more comprehensive project team, we have teamed with Power
Engineers to lead our Environmental Documentation and NEPA/CEQA clearances, Earth Mechanics to assist with the geotechnical
engineering, and OPC to provide full service right of way acquisition process.
Our proposal was prepared in compliance with the City's Request for Proposal (RFP), including our cost
proposal provided in a separate envelope. Additionally, we acknowledge the release of Addendum #1.
We look forward to assisting the City in its mission to provide a safer and more reliable transportation facility
for the Community's benefit. Please contact me at 760/346-7481, to discuss any aspect of this Proposal.
Respectf ly submitted,
JIn
adley R. Mielke, PE, �'__
Senior Vice President
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Cover Letter
Section 1 Statement of Qualifications
Team Overview .................... ........ ...............................
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Project Team Organization Chart ........... ........................... 1-3
Project Team Resumes ........................... ......................... .1-3
Experience — Representative Projects............................1-24
Section 2 Project Understanding and Approach
Project Description.............................................................2-1
KeyIssues.........................................................................2-4
Section 3 Scope of Work Program
Phase 1— Environmental Clearance & PSR Equivalent ...3-1
Phase 2 — Final Design...................................................3-17
411111V Section 4 Project Schedule
Section 5 Forms
10F Certification of Consultant, Commissions and Fees ... 5-1
10-01 Local Agency Consultant DBE Commitment .......... 5-2
10-02 Local Agency Consultant DBE Information ............5-3
Cost Proposal (Located in Envelope #2)
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Section i Statement of Qualifications
Team Overview
RBF Consulting (RBF) will be the Prime consultant for this project and managed from our local
Palm Desert office. RBF is proud to have served the City of La Quinta and all other cities within
■ ■ ■ the Coachella Valley for over 40 years with engineering and planning services for major public
C g3N Su LTI N G works projects. With the merger into Michael Baker International in 2011, RBF/Baker has
A M Company expanded both its capacity and its capabilities. Now over 5,000 professionals strong, the
RBF/Baker team provides everything from Planning and Environmental, through Design, Survey, and Construction
Management for a wide variety of fields. These fields include: Public Works, Transportation, Bridge Design,
Water/Wastewater, Surface Water, and Land Development.
Our team includes the following subconsultants selected for their specialized experience to assure successful project
delivery:
Alf" POKIER POWER Engineers will lead the Environmental related efforts based on recent success
ENGINEERS on similar projects with RBF, particularly with special relationships within Caltrans to
expedite the environmental approval process. Their Environmental Business Unit
includes more than 214 environmental planners and scientists who are leaders in environmental services, and has
focused on providing comprehensive environmental consulting services to clients for over 30 years. POWER staff
that would work on the Dune Palms Road Low Water Crossing Replacement Project are located in Anaheim,
California and specializes in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) compliance required by California Department of Transportation.
POWER has worked closely with, and has been contracted directly to perform work for, numerous federal agencies
including the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers (USAGE), U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and various state, regional, and
local agencies in developing more than 150 CEQA and NEPA compliance documents, management plans, and
associated permits.
Providing Right of Way Acquisition assistance is Overland Pacific & Cutler, Inc. (OPC). OPC,
VANestablished as a California Corporation in 1980, provides all disciplines associated with right of
way acquisition, including right of way data sheets and utility coordination. OPC is the
PA C I F I C & preeminent Right of Way services firm in California focusing exclusively on public projects.
The firm is organized 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.
_ Providing Geotechnical services is Earth Mechanics, Inc. (EMI), a certified
Earth Mechanics, Inc.
— � I�h-4 QW1 l . IhFIJMA C I ndnMi149 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firm. Founded as a California
`�- Corporation in 1989, EMI is a geotechnical and earthquake engineering
consulting firm specializing in major geotechnical site investigations and testing, seismic hazard and earthquake
retrofit evaluations, and foundation design for projects related to transportation infrastructure including freeways,
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roadways, bridges, transit, and tunnels. EMI is experienced in providing services to FHWA, Caltrans headquarters
and District 8, and regional transportation agencies in the Inland Empire (SANBAG, RCTC). With a staff of 33,
EMI has offices located throughout California. EMI has provided similar services to RBF since 1994, for over 50
bridge projects.
cogsto e Providing Cultural Resource services will be Cogstone Resource Management Inc.
11 (Cogstone) is a California corporation formed in 2001, specializing in paleontology,
PALEONTOLOGY- ARCHAEOLOGY- HISTORY archaeology, and history. Cogstone is a certified DBE/SBE/WBE/8(a) firm. It is
certified by Caltrans under the California Unified Certification Program (CUCP). For over 12 years, Cogstone has
provided quality environmental services to assist clients in meeting project compliance requirements for federal,
state, and local regulations, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA), and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), among others. Its team of
qualified paleontologists, archaeologists and architectural historians meet or exceed the qualifications required by
the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation and the
standards outlined in Attachment 1 to Caltrans Section 106 Programmatic Agreement with the FHWA. They address
the impacts to paleontological, cultural, and historical resources associated with new construction and improvements
for bridges, interchanges, roads, freeways, grade separations, as well as light and heavy rail in urban and rural
environments. Cogstone is currently the on -call paleontologist in Districts 6, 8, 9, 10, and the Ventura County
portion of District 7.
I ARCON Structural Engineers, a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
A R C O N firm, will provide Independent Check Calculations for the Bridge Design- ARCON
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS, INC specializes in the structural design of civil structures related to transportation and
infrastructure construction for a wide variety of public works projects, including design of bridge structures, earth
retaining structures, channel linings, reinforced concrete boxes, underground vaults and seismic retrofit of bridge
structures. The firm is experienced in providing these services for private sector projects led by civil engineering
firms, architects, developers and constructors, and public sector projects under the jurisdiction of the California
Department of Transportation and local agencies.
Unique Expertise:
■ Worked with RBF on over 38 projects between 1998 and 2013
• Expert with codes and specifications published by AASHTO, ATC, and Caltrans
• 20 Years of experience with Caltrans DOS.
/M B UTSK0 Dry utility coordination will be provided by Butsko Utility Design, Inc. BUTSKO has
iiI tl I Ik F I1 m .iw,. im:. worked with RBF in the Coachella Valley on major infrastructure projects in Indio,
Indian Wells, Coachella, and Palm Springs related to electrical, telephone, cable television, fiber optics and natural
gas facilities providing planning, management, design and engineering needs. The have an excellent understanding
of local design and construction requirements as well as solid working relationships agency staff members which is
essential for this project.
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Project Team Organization Chart
Michael Sutton, PE Sal Sheikh, PE
Tim Haile, PE
Biological Resources -Tom McGill, PhD
Regulatory Permitting - Richard Beck,
PWS,CEPSC,CEP
Hazardous Waste/ISA - Kristen Bogue, CEI
Air Quality/GHG/Noise - EddieTorres, INCE
Visual/Aesthetics - Cathy Johnson, PLA
Cultural/Paleontological Resources -
Sherri Gust, RPA (2)
Brad Mielke, SE, PE
Structural - Jessica Mosquera, PE
Independent Check Calculations -
Hernan Montoya, PE, SE (5)
Hydrology -John McCarthy, PE, CFM
Water Quality- Anna Lantin, PE,
CPESC, CPSWQ
Traffic Control - Carlos Ortiz, PE,TE
Geotechnical - Lino Cheang, PE, GE (3)
Dry Utilities - Butsko Utility Design (6)
FMCOver 5,000 Support Staff Firm -Wide
Project Team Resumes
I Right of Way Acquisition -
John Cutler(')
Subconsultants:
1. Power Engineers, Inc.- Environmental Document
2. Cogstone - Cultural Resources (DBE)
3. Earth Mechanics, Inc.-Geotechnical (DBE)
4. Overland Pacific - Right of Way Acquisition
5. Arcon Engineers (DBE)
6. Butsko Utility Design
RBF has pulled together a team of professionals with the qualifications and passion to see the Dune Palms Road
Low Water Crossing project through to a successful completion. Resumes for these team members can be found on
the following pages.
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Michael Sutton, PE Principal In Charge
Mr. Sutton is the RBF Palm Desert Office Manager with 19 years of
professional engineering experience in the Coachella Valley related to public
works and land development projects. His strengths include civil engineering
design of infrastructure and entitlement requirements. Mr. Sutton has
managed design teams on large multi -disciplined engineering projects
including coordination with the client, governing agencies, sub -consultants,
and utility purveyors. He has also acted in the capacity of
Inspector/Construction Manager.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Bob Hope and Dinah Shore Widening Project (Rancho Mirage, CA) - Mr.
Sutton served as Project Manager for the Bob Hope and Dinah Shore
Widening Project. The $6 million project consisted of approximately 9,000
feet of roadway widened to ultimate street width. The project entailed close
coordination with Southern California Edison due to the relocation of many
large transmission poles within the proposed right-of-way. The plans were
processed and reviewed by, The County of Riverside, The City of Rancho
Mirage, and The City of Palm Desert.
Highway 111 Widening San Marcos to Larkspur Way (Palm Desert, CA)
- Mr. Sutton served as Project Manager for the Highway 111 San Marcos to
Larkspur Way Widening Project. The project consisted of approximately
2,200 feet of roadway widened to ultimate street width. The project was
contracted with the City of Palm Desert, but also required close coordination
with Cal Trans due to Highway I I I being within Cal Trans Right of way. The
plans were processed and reviewed by The City of Palm Desert and Cal Trans.
Much of the street fronted on commercial areas causing the need for close
coordination with local businesses.
Highway 111 Widening Plaza Way to San Marcos (Palm Desert, CA) -
Mr. Sutton served as Project Manager for the Highway I I I Plaza Way to San
Marcos Widening Project. The project consisted of approximately 2,600 feet
of roadway widened to ultimate street width, the design of 1,100 feet of storm
drain, and the location and conflict resolution of multiple existing utilities.
Due to the extensive history of Highway 111 many of the utilities within the
street were undocumented requiring extensive potholing. The project was
contracted with the City of Palm Desert, but also required close coordination
with Caltrans due to Highway 111 being within Caltrans right-of-way. The
plans were processed and reviewed by The City of Palm Desert and Caltrans.
Much of the street fronted on commercial areas causing the need for close
coordination with local businesses.
Years of Experience: 19
Registrations:
1997, Civil Engineer, CA,
C057667
Education:
B.S., 1994, Civil Engineering,
California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona
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Brad Mielke, PE, SE Project Manager
Mr. Mielke is responsible for engineering design and project management for civil
and structural engineering projects within RBF. His experience includes a strong
background in engineering design, project management, and construction support
for private and public sector clients.
Mr. Mielke has significant experience in the design of civil engineering structures
for public works, including bridges, flood control and water resource facilities, and
all types of earth retaining structures. Bridge design experience includes new steel
and concrete bridges, inspections, evaluations, repairs, and seismic retrofit design of
existing bridges using AASHTO and Caltrans standards.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Adams Street Bridge Construction Project (La Quinta, CA) - Mr. Mielke served
as the Principal In Charge 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. This project, which has Federal HBRR
funds, replaces the existing low water crossing with a bridge which will provide the
City with a more reliable arterial roadway during inclement weather for both the
general public as well as emergency personnel. This $9.2 million project will
provide a four lane roadway and bridge with raised median north of Highway I I I to
Westward Ho Drive.
Interstate 10 / Jefferson Street Interchange Improvements (Indio, CA) -
Structures Manager for the Project Report, Modified Access Report, and PS&E for
the interchange including the bridge overcrossing at I-10, sound walls, retaining
walls (standard cantilever and MSE type) overhead sign structures and drainage
structures. Several stakeholders including City of Indio, County of Riverside,
Caltrans District 8, and FHWA are involved in this on -going project. It is currently
in the PS&E phase.
Date Palm Drive Bridge over the Whitewater River (Cathedral City, CA) -
Project Manager. RBF prepared the Delineation of Jurisdictional Waters and
Natural Environment Study — Minimal Impact (NES-MI) for the Date Palm Drive
Over the Whitewater River Project, located in the City of Cathedral City, Riverside
County. In addition, RBF Regulatory Staff is currently processing resources agency
permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Nationwide Permit No. 14 Linear
Transportation Projects), California Department of Fish and Game (1602 Streambed
Alteration Agreement), and the Regional Water Quality Control Board (Section 401
Water Quality Certification).
Years of Experience: 35
Registrations:
1981, Civil Engineer, CA, 33334
1986, Structural Engineer,
CA, 2817
1991, Civil Engineer, AZ, 17917
1991, Structural Engineer,
AZ, 32611
1989, Civil Engineer, IN, 7269
1989, Structural Engineer,
NV, 7269
2009, Structural Engineer,
UT, 7287726-2303
Registered Disaster Service
Worker, CA, SA0158
Education:
B.A., 1978, Management
Engineering, Claremont
Men's College, Claremont,
CA
B.S., 1978,
Architectural/ Structural
Engineering, California
Polytechnic University,
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Sal Sheikh, PE QA/QC
Mr. Sheikh has over three decades of experience related to bridges, water
resources, public works, transportation, and environmental engineering for
public and private sectors. Projects include bridges, flood control channels,
water and wastewater treatment plants, reservoirs, pump stations, lift
stations, well facilities, culverts and encasements, soundwalls and retaining
walls.
Mr. Sheikh has extensive experience in the development of project
specifications and estimates for bridge and transportation projects, having
prepared bridge special provisions for over 100 bridge projects throughout
Southern California. Mr. Sheikh will serve as the Quality Control Engineer,
ensuring for consistency of design and quantities, and that all items of work
are covered in the contract documents.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Adams Street Bridge Construction Project (La Quinta, CA) - Mr. Sheikh
served as the QA/QC Structural responsible for the bridge and roadway
improvements for this 440 foot bridge project over the Coachella Valley
Stormwater Channel. This $9.2 million project will provide a four lane
roadway and bridge with raised median north of Highway 111 to Westward
Ho Drive.
Jefferson Street and Varner Road Intersection Improvements (City of
Indio) — QA/QC and Structural Specifications for the final street
improvement plans, traffic signal plans and coordination with the larger
Jefferson and I-10 Interchange project. The proposed project will improve
Varner Road, east and west of Jefferson Street north, and Jefferson Street
north to the require roadway sections per the Interchange traffic analysis
report. The improvements are anticipated to be under construction by the fall
of 2013 with completion in early 2014.
Miles Avenue Bridge - Phase 1 (Riverside County and City of Indio, CA)
— QA/QC Structural for the final roadway and bridge PS&E. The initial
phase of the project consisted of construction of a 595 foot long five lane
bridge over the Whitewater Storm Channel, 1,200 lineal feet of storm drain
and approximately 1,600 lineal feet of street approach widening. This phase
of the project was constructed at a cost of $9.53 million and was completed
in June 2009.
Jefferson Street Widening / Reconstruction Project - Phase II (La
Quinta and Indio, CA) - QA/QC responsible for the review of the final
structural design services for the reconstruction of approximately 2.5 miles of
Jefferson Street.
Years of Experience: 39
Registrations:
1981, Civil Engineer, CA, 32677
1976, Civil Engineer, OIL 41224
2000, Civil Engineer, AZ, 34539
2000, Civil Engineer, NV, 14418
2013, Civil Engineer, UT,
8546772-2202
Education:
M.S., 1971, Civil Engineering
(Structures), University d
Michigan, Ann Arbor
B.S., 1970, Civil Engineering
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Tim Haile, PE QA/QC
Tim Haile has 16 years of experience on public works and transportation
projects, of which six years were with Caltrans. He is an expert in Caltrans
design policies, procedures, and standards for transportation projects. Tim
has developed geometrics and managed civil engineering support, such as
drainage, structures, and water quality for over 40 miles of freeway
improvements and interchange improvements for the PSR and PANED
phases. Tim is recognized for his leadership and ability to coordinate and
develop solutions collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to complex
project challenges.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Interstate 10/Jefferson Street Interchange Improvements (Indio, CA)
Ongoing - Project Manager. Mr. Haile served as Project Manager
responsible for the preparation of the Project Report (PR), Modified Access
Report (MAR), and Environmental Document (ED) for the interchange
improvements. The modifications include replacement and relocation of the
Jefferson Street/I-10 overcrossing, additional loop on -ramps, realignment of
Varner Road and Jefferson Street. Mr. Haile managed the alternative
analysis and design, roadway design, traffic studies, drainage studies, and
structure advance planning studies. He has been coordinating with Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA), Caltrans District 8, RCTC, Coachella
Valley Association of Governments (CVAG), County of Riverside, and City
of Indio to execute the FHWA High Profile Project Agreement. He is
currently managing the revisions to all of the project documents and re-
circulation of the environmental document due to the project limits being
revised by FHWA, Caltrans, County of Riverside, and City of Indio.
Interstate 10/Monterey Avenue Interchange (County of Riverside, CA)
Ongoing - Project Manager. Mr. Haile serves as Project Manager for the
Plan, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for the interchange
improvements. The project consists of realignment of the existing
westbound off ramp and construction of a new westbound loop on ramp.
Based on revisions to the project scope relative to maintenance and access,
Mr. Haile is managing the revisions to the 100% PS&E. He is managing
revisions to the proposed sound wall, driveway to existing development, and
maintenance access. He is responsible for developing the revised right-of-
way requirement maps, right-of-way appraisal maps, legal descriptions, and
accusations of proposed access control from existing development. He is
coordinating with Imperial Irrigation District in preparing final electrical
plans for the service point for the proposed traffic signal. He is leading the
project design efforts and helped to coordinate in-house design teams, and
subconsultants, for ultimate approvals by City of Palm Desert, County of
Riverside, and Caltrans District 8.
Years of Experience: 16
Registrations:
2008, Civil Engineer, 72109
Education:
B.S., 2003, Civil Engineering,
California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona
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Mr. Morgan is a Project Manager/Senior Environmental Planner with over
Yeats of Experience: 16
16 years of experience. He has provided environmental planning and
permitting services for numerous surface transportation and infrastructure
projects, including road widening projects in both rural and urban
Education:
M.S., 2000, Environmental
environments. Court has coordinated and managed several such projects to
Planning, Arizona State
meet requirements set forth by Caltrans, CEQA, NEPA, and FHWA, and
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the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Regional Water Quality
Analysis and Design,
Control Boards, South Coast Air Quality Management District, and the U.S.
University of California,
Army Corps of Engineers.
Irvine
Managing the Riverside County Transportation Department's environmental
services on -call contract has afforded Mr. Morgan the opportunity to
establish long-term working relationships with County and Caltrans District
8 staff so as to fully understand expected reporting requirements and
strategies for successfully obtaining project approval. The in-depth
experience that Mr. Morgan has attained through delivering projects to meet
County, Caltrans, and regulatory agency requirements provides the
foundation for successfully executing the Dune Palms Road Low Water
Crossing Replacement Project.
RELEVAN'r EXPERIENCE
Riverside County Transportation Department, On -Call Environmental
Consulting Services Contract (Riverside County, CA) — Project Manager
for preparation of CEQA and NEPA compliance documents and supporting
technical studies, including those pursuant to requirements set forth by
Caltrans (District 8), and regulatory permitting studies and applications for
County -proposed highway and roadway projects. Mr. Morgan also manages
client and project -related interface with pertinent agencies, including, but not
limited to, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish
and Wildlife, and San Diego and Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control
Boards.
Frank Sinatra Drive at Whitewater River Low Water Crossing
Replacement Project (City of Rancho Mirage, CA) — Consulting
Environmental Task Manager for preparation of the CEQA and NEPA
documentation and supporting technical studies per Caltrans requirements for
the City of Rancho Mirage's proposed grade separation, via construction of a
new bridge, at the existing Frank Sinatra Drive low-water crossing at
Whitewater River. Key project -related issues include biological and cultural
resources; water quality and hydrology; noise and community impacts; and
regulatory agency permitting.
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Tom McGill, PhD Biological Resources
Dr. McGill has more than 30 years of experience in preparing all types of
biological reports, including resource management plans, habitat
conservation plans (HCP), multi -species habitat conservation plans
(MSHCP), sensitive species surveys, and biological assessments under
Section 7 of the federal endangered species act. He provides the unique
combination of being and environmental consultant as well as an attorney
having passed the California State Bar in 1990. Dr. McGill has directed
numerous habitat conservation planning, land use planning, and
environmental efforts throughout the Inland Empire, including the cities of
Chino, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Rialto, San Bernardino,
Highland, Redlands, Riverside, San Jacinto, and Hemet. Dr. McGill is also
one of the authors of the multiple award -winning first ever Tribal Multi -
Species Habitat Conservation Plan prepared for the Agua Caliente Band of
Cahuilla Indians which established the benchmark for all future similar
documents for Sovereign Nations.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
MSHCP Consistency Analyses for the Western Riverside County and
Coachella Valley Association of Governments - Dr. McGill has conducted
several dozen MSHCP consistency analysis reports for projects throughout
Western Riverside County and the Coachella Valley. Several of these
analyses have included the preparation of habitat evaluation and acquisition
negotiation strategies (HANS) reviews and determination of biological
equivalent or superior preservation (DBESP) analyses.
Alabama Street Bridge (San Bernardino County, CA) - Prior to joining
RBF, Dr. McGill worked closely with the County of San Bernardino to
prepare the necessary biological and environmental documents required to
clear the Alabama Street bridge project which increased the capacity of the
existing undersized culvert which, during the 2005 winter storms, became
plugged with debris. The County proposed to construct two additional 48-
foot long by 11-foot rise arch culverts under Alabama Street. An initial study
(IS) and an environmental assessment (EA) were prepared for the
reconstruction of Alabama Street and bridges, in addition to wetland permits
and a Section 7 consultation with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service due to the
presence of San Bernardino kangaroo rat (SBKR) and Santa Ana River
woolly star.
Boulder Creek Bridge (Highland, CA) - Prior to joining RBF, Dr. McGill
oversaw the preparation of wetland permits and a Section 7 consultation with
USFWS for repairing the Boulder Creek Bridge. The 2005 winter storm
caused severe flooding and resulted in a leak at the bridge. District 8, City of
Temecula, County of Riverside, Rancho California Water District, Eastern
Municipal Water District, and various utility companies.
Years of Experience: 33
Education:
Ph.D., Genetics, University of
California, Santa Barbara
1978
M.A., Ecology, University of
California, Santa Barbara
1978
B.A., Biology, Harvard
University Cambridge
Massachusetts, 1971
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Richard Beck, PWS, CEPSC, CEP Regulatory Permitting
Richard Beck has extensive experience in the regulatory and environmental
disciplines. He successfully leads federal, state, local, and private -sector
clients through the Clean Water Act, California Porter -Cologne Act,
California Fish and Game Code, Endangered Species Act, and the California
Coastal Act. Mr. Beck, a Professional Wetland Scientist, has conducted
hundreds of jurisdictional delineations throughout the southwest. Mr. Beck
proactively leads delineation field crews and regulatory specialists that
effectively draft, coordinate, and process regulatory agency applications.
Utilizing his accurate jurisdictional mapping, Mr. Beck effectively drafts and
negotiates state and federal regulatory applications for all types of projects.
Overall, Mr. Beck's years of significant regulatory coordination has led to
trusted relationships with regulatory staff at all levels.
Mr. Beck excels in the restoration of riparian ecosystems, both as standalone
projects and mitigation for jurisdictional impacts. Mr. Beck has prepared a
variety of successful restoration and monitoring plans for projects throughout
California.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Eagle Canyon Dam - Mr. Beck prepared the Delineation of Jurisdictional
Waters for the proposed Eagle Canyon Dam and Debris Basin, located in
Cathedral City, County of Riverside. The Applicant proposes to construct an
earthen dam with outlet works that will connect to the North Cathedral
Canyon Channel (tributary to the Whitewater River). Since portions of the
project site overlaps tribal jurisdiction, Mr. Beck secured the USACE
(Section 404 Nationwide Permit); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA);
the CDFG (1602 Streambed Alteration Agreements); the RWQCB (Section
401 Water Quality Certification); and the Agua Caliente Tribe.
Multiple Bridges Spanning the Whitewater River - Mr. Beck prepared the
Delineation of Jurisdictional Waters and successfully negotiated permit
approvals for multiple bridges (i.e., Miles Avenue, Date Palm, Adams Street,
Jefferson Street) over the Whitewater River (Adams Street, Miles Avenue,
and Jefferson Street). Resource agency approvals included a USACE
(Section 404 Nationwide Permit); CDFG (1602 Streambed Alteration
Agreements); and the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB)
(Section 401 Water Quality Certification).
Wilson Creek and Wildwood Creek Roadway Crossings (Yucaipa, CA) -
Mr. Beck served as the Regulatory Specialist for the preparation of state and
federal regulatory approvals for the ultimate channel configuration at these
existing street dip crossings in the City of Yucaipa. Based on the results of
the type selection reports, RBF prepared final plans, specifications and
estimates for the construction of ultimate channel facilities across the street
right-of-way. RBF also processed plans through Caltrans local assistance,
and San Bernardino County for a flood control encroachment permits.
Years of Experience: 14
Certifications:
2011, Professional Wetland
Scientist, 2160
2010, California Rapid
Assessment Method (CRAM)
Trained Professional
(Riverine)
2010, Certified Professional in
Erosion and Sediment
Control" , 5611
2010, Certified Environmental
Professional, 10050455
2002, Certified Wetland
Delineator (Section 307(e),
Water Resources
Development Act of 1990)
Education:
B.A., 2000, Environmental
Studies, University of
California, Santa Cruz
2008, Watershed Management
Academy, EPA
2010, Occupational Certificate in
Ecological Restoration,
Saddleback College, CA
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Kristen Bogue, CEI Hazardous Waste/ISA
Ms. Bogue assists in the preparation of environmental and planning studies
Yeats of Experience: 8
for public and private sector clients, with a focus on due diligence planning
activities. Ms. Bogue prepares Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
(ESAs), Initial Site Assessments (ISAs) for the California Department of
Registration:
2007, Certified, Environmental
Transportation (Caltrans), Preliminary Hazardous Materials Assessments
Inspector, 9924
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and
Environmental Baseline Surveys (EBSs) for the Department of the Navy.
Additionally, Ms. Bogue is involved with Visual Impact Assessments in
Education:
conformance with appropriate agency standards, including the Federal
B.A., 2005, Environmental
Highway Administration (FHWA) "Visual Impact Assessment (VIA) for
Analysis and Design,
Highway Projects," United States Bureau of Land Management guidelines,
University of California,
and California Energy Commission (CEC) guidelines. Ms. Bogue assists in
Irvine
the preparation of documents with respect to CEQA and the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
RELEVAN'r EXPERIENCE
Interstate 10/Avenue 50 Interchange (Coachella, CA) - Environmental
Analyst for the preparation of an Initial Study with Proposed Mitigated
Negative Declaration/Environmental Assessment for the City of Coachella in
consultation with Caltrans and the U.S. Department of Transportation. The
project involved the development of a new interchange along Interstate 10.
Yucaipa Master Plan of Drainage Update - Initial Study / Mitigated
Negative Declaration (Yucaipa, CA) - Served as Environmental Analyst for
the preparation of an Initial Study with Proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the City of Yucaipa. The City's Master Plan of Drainage
facilities are proposed to include a total of 12 detention basins along various
existing drainages throughout the City. The detention basins would reduce
peak flow rates along each of these drainages, thereby adding capacity to the
Citywide and regional system. Issues of concerns included special status
species and habitat concerns.
Foothill Parkway Westerly Extension (Corona, CA) - Served as
Environmental Analyst for the preparation of an environmental document for
the extension of Foothill Parkway. The project includes the design of two
miles of roadway and two new local street intersections located at the south
end of the City adjacent to the Cleveland National Forest. The analysis
includes a visual analysis of the proposed roadway, bridge and retaining wall
plans, roadway grading, traffic signals, and vegetation alteration. Analysis
was also performed for the potential public health and safety impacts as a
result of construction and operations.
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Eddie Torres, INCE Air Quality/GHG/Noise
Mr. Tones serves as the Director of Technical Studies, with a specialty in
Acoustics, Air Quality, Climate Change, and Visual Impact Assessments.
Mr. Torres is also proficient in the preparation of CEQA and NEPA studies
(EIR's, EIS's, Negative Declarations, Environmental Assessments), as well
as due diligence studies. Projects have included residential, commercial,
industrial, infrastructure, and redevelopment projects. Mr. Torres'
responsibilities also include staff training, public hearing presentations, and
coordination of our extensive in-house team of experts as well as various
subcontractors.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• State Route 186/Interstate 8 Interchange Quechan Indian Tribe (Imperial
County, CA/Yuma, AZ border)
• Interstate 10/Jefferson Street Interchange (Indio, CA)
• State Route 57 - Northbound Widening (Orange County, CA)
■ Interstate 15/State Route 79 South Interchange (Temecula, CA)
• Interstate 5/Culver Drive Interchange (Irvine, CA)
• Highway 152 Widening (Gilroy, CA)
■ Irvine Transit Center (Irvine, CA)
• Clinton Road/Miles Avenue Improvements (Indio, CA)
• Alicia Parkway Roadway Widening (Mission Viejo, CA)
• Airport North/Route 101 Interchange (Camarillo, CA)
• Crown Valley Parkway Widening (Mission Viejo, CA)
• Apple Valley Road Improvement Project (Apple Valley, CA)
• Interstate 5/Ortega Highway Interchange (Orange County, CA)
• Interstate 15/Indian Truck Trail Interchange (Riverside County, CA)
■ Rockfield/Oldfreld Intersection Improvements (Irvine, CA)
■ Culver Drive Widening (Irvine, CA)
• College Boulevard Widening (Oceanside, CA)
■ Coronado Semi-Diverter Removal Project (Coronado, CA)
• Interstate 5/Culver Drive/Trabuco Road Interchange (Irvine, CA)
• State Route 18/Alamos Canyon Road Interchange (Simi Valley, CA)
• Campus Drive/Cornell Street Signalization (Irvine, CA)
■ Interstate I0/Monterey Drive Interchange (Palm Desert, CA)
■ Interstate 15/California Oaks Avenue Interchange (Murrieta, CA)
• Interstate 10/Avenue 50 Interchange (Coachella, CA)
• Yucaipa Low Water Crossing Bridge Projects (City of Yucaipa, CA)
■ Highway 111 Widening CEQA (City of La Quinta, CA)
• State Route 241 Loma Segment Widening Project (Orange County, CA)
■ Main Street Widening (Orange, CA)
• Jackson Avenue Bride Widening (Murrieta, CA)
Years of Experience: 14
Registration:
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Engineering
Education:
M.S., 2005, Mechanical
Engineering, University of
Southern California
B.S., 2000, Mechanical
Engineering, University of
California, Irvine
B.A., 2000, Environmental
Analysis and Design,
University of California,
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Cathy Johnson, PLA, CPESC Visual/Aesthetics
Ms. Johnson is a member of the landscape architecture design group at RBF.
Her experience includes responsibility for the management and design of
over 40 public works and transportation projects on California's Highway
System. Prior to joining RBF, Ms. Johnson was employed for five years by
California's Department of Transportation in District 7, Los Angeles and
Ventura Counties. She is credited with projects having a cumulative
construction value of over $350 million that involved the design of
landscaping and irrigation systems. In addition, Ms. Johnson employs her
skills and vision in the development of context -sensitive architectural
treatments, is often consulted regarding the use of sustainable erosion control
measures, and in the development of restorative vegetation plans for native
habitat areas, wetlands, trails, and recreational facilities, and for the
development and coordination of themes and aesthetics for freeway corridor
master planning.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Interstate 10 / Monterey Avenue Interchange (Palm Desert, CA) 2009 -
Landscape Architect. The project realigned the westbound interchange to
include a new loop on ramp. Ms. Johnson and RBF's landscape architecture
group were responsible for the completion of landscape and irrigation plans,
development and incorporation of themed structural aesthetics for proposed
retaining walls and concrete barriers and coordination for the inclusion of
storm water BMP facilities. Landscape improvements completed the
existing desert landscape scheme. Architectural aesthetics were based on an
established natural theme outlined in a corridor master plan published by the
Coachella Valley Association of Governments and creatively rendered for
use on the proposed new walls. Plans met the design and drafting standards
of the California Department of Transportation.
State Route 62 - Apache Trail to Palm Avenue Landscaped Medians and
Hardscape Improvements (Yucca Valley, CA) 2009 - Landscape
Architect. RBF was selected by the Town of Yucca Valley for the
preparation of conceptual design and construction documents for landscape
and hardscape improvements along State Route 62, from Apache Trail to
Palm Avenue. RBFs Landscape Architects, under Ms. Johnson's guidance,
crafted a planting palette comprised of native and indigenous plant species,
combined them with locally sourced stone and cobble materials to yield a
landscape rich in the textures and colors of the region and expressed in fluid
lines, similar to those cut by local streams and washes.
Years of Experience: 21
Registration:
2001, Professional Landscape
Architect, CA 4545
2001, Registered Landscape
Architect, WA 816
Education:
B.S., 1978, Ornamental
Horticulture, Washington
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Sherri Gust, RPA Cultural Resources
Ms. Gust is a Qualified Principal Paleontologist and Registered Professional
Years of Experience: 34
Archaeologist with more than 34 years of experience. She holds
paleontological and cultural BLM permits in California and Nevada. She is a
certified/ qualified principal paleontologist in most California cities and
Registration:
2001, Professional Landscape
counties that maintain lists. Ms. Gust has experience with bridge,
Architect, CA 4545
interchange, roadway, and grade separation projects. She has managed
2001, Registered Landscape
multiple projects with Caltrans/FHWA/FTA/FRA as the lead agency and is
Architect, WA 816
knowledgeable of the processes and procedures required to obtain NEPA,
NHPA Section 106 and CEQA environmental approvals. Ms. Gust meets
national standards in archaeology set by the Secretary of Interior and the
Education:
standards outlined in Attachment 1 to Caltrans Section 106 Programmatic
M.S., 1994, Anatomy
Agreement with the FHWA. Ms. Gust meets or exceeds the qualifications
(Evolutionary Morphology),
University of Southern
required by the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for
California
Archaeology and Historic Preservation. She is accepted as a principal
B.S., 1979, Anthropology
investigator for both prehistoric and historical archaeology by the State
(Physical), University of
Office of Historic Preservation's Information Centers. Ms. Gust has special
California Davis
expertise in the fossil identification and analysis. Cogstone is currently the
on -call paleontologist in Districts 6, 8, 9 and 10 and the Ventura County
portion of District 7.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
I-15 Cenda Ditch Bridge and Wheaton Wash Bridge Replacement,
Caltrans District 8, San Bernardino County, CA. Prepared a combined
PER/PIR to identify resources within the Project Study Area located on 15.5
acres along westbound 1-15 in eastern San Bernardino County. BLM and
FWHA served as lead agencies. The Project Study Area was surveyed in 5-
10 meter transects using a BLM Class III cultural survey strategy. No
paleontological resources were encountered during the survey. Principal
Paleontologist.
Date Palm Drive Bridge Widening, Caltrans District 8, Cathedral City,
Riverside County, CA. Conducted cultural studies, including survey, and
completed an Archaeological Survey Report (ASR) and a narrative Historic
Property Survey Report (HPSR) for the Date Palm Drive Bridge Widening
Project located on approximately 20-acres in Cathedral City. Project
Manager/Principal Archaeologist.
Avenue 52-UPRR Grade Separation, Caltrans District 8, Coachella,
Riverside County, CA. Identified and evaluated paleontological resources
within the proposed Avenue 52 Grade Separation over Grapefruit Boulevard
Project Study Area (PSA). Performed paleontological record searches, y�
background research, reconnaissance survey, and prepared a combined CO�to le
Paleontological Identification/ Evaluation Report (PIR/PER) to Caltrans
standards. Principal Paleontologist. PALEONTOLOGY - ARCHAEOLOGY- HISTORY
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Mario Zamora, PE Engineering Lead
Mr. Zamora has a broad array of experience on various projects throughout
Yeats of Experience: 9
Southern California. At RBF, as a Civil Engineer, he has been responsible
for preparing street improvement plans, sewer and water pipeline design,
grading plans, and the design of roadway alignments.
Registration:
2008, Civil Engineer, 72298
Mr. Zamora will provide engineering support to the Project Manager and
will assist with coordination of technical experts in compiling a
Education:
comprehensive set of construction plans, specifications and estimates.
B.S., 2004, Civil Engineering,
California State Polytechnic
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
University, Pomona
Jefferson Street and Varner Road Intersection Improvements (Indio,
CA) — Project Engineer responsible for the right of way acquisition, property
negotiations on obtaining possession and use agreements, final street
improvement plans, traffic signal plans and coordination with the larger
Jefferson and I-10 Interchange project. The proposed project will improve
Varner Road, east and west of Jefferson Street north, and Jefferson Street
north to the require roadway sections per the Interchange traffic analysis
report. Varner Road will be widened to four through lanes, with dual left
turn lanes in the eastbound to northbound direction, dual right turn lanes in
the eastbound to future southbound direction, and triple left turn lanes in the
westbound to future southbound direction.
Adams Street Bridge Construction Project (La Quinta, CA) - Mr.
Zamora served as the Project Engineer 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. This
project, which has Federal HBRR funds, replaces the existing low water
crossing with a bridge which will provide the City with a more reliable
arterial roadway during inclement weather for both the general public as well
as emergency personnel. This $9.2 million project will provide a four lane
roadway and bridge with raised median north of Highway 111 to Westward
Ho Drive.
Clinton Street and Miles Avenue Widening and Bridge Construction
Project (City of Indio and Riverside County, CA) - Project Engineer. Mr.
Zamora was responsible for layout of alignment and all utility coordination.
This estimated $15 million project consists of the construction of an all
weather crossing of the Whitewater Channel, and widening from two lanes to
four lanes for 0.90 miles along Miles Avenue and 0.50 miles along Clinton
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Jessica Mosquera, PE Structural
Jessica Mosquera is RBF's lead bridge engineering with over 25 years of
Years of Experience: 25
professional experience in the design of transportation related structures.
Her experience includes structural design and PS&E preparation for bridge
structures, retaining walls, and culverts. She is experienced in all phases of
Registration:
1993, Civil Engineer, CA,
bridge design from preparation of advance planning studies and general
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plans to final PS&E. Her PS&E roles in structures have varied and include
project engineer, specifications engineer, as well as bridge design engineer,
independent check and bridge engineering construction support. She has
Education:
also worked in bridge structures construction at Caltrans earlier in her career.
M.S., 1988, Civil Engineering,
Structures, University of
Ms. Mosquera will provide structural engineering services to the team.
California, Berkeley
B.S., 1986, Civil Engineering,
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Building Science, University
of Southern California
Miles Avenue Bridge over Whitewater River (Riverside County, CA) -
Bridge Project Engineer/ Specifications Engineer. RBF prepared preliminary
design, environmental documents and Plans, Specifications, and Estimates
(PS&E) for this project. In addition to the design of the new bridge over the
Whitewater River, RBF's work included channel hydraulics analysis and the
design of more than one mile of roadway widening along Miles Avenue and
Clinton Street. The new 585-foot long, four -lane bridge provides a critical
all-weather crossing of the Whitewater River in the City of Indio and
replaces the existing two-lane dip crossing which was highly susceptible to
flooding and required costly reconstruction following moderate storm events.
The bridge is designed as a cast -in -place, post -tensioned, concrete box
girder, supported on four -column bents with large diameter drilled shaft
foundations. Critical profile and hydraulic constraints led to the use of a
"haunched" girder design to meet freeboard requirements 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 foundations. The bridge also had special aesthetics for the
barrier and luminaires.
Adams Street Bridge over the Whitewater River (La Quinta, CA) -
Independent Check Engineer. The proposed bridge will replace the existing
low-water crossing at the Whitewater River. The four span 440 ft long
prestressed box girder bridge will be on 10 ft diameter pile shafts. RBF also
provided hydrology, hydraulics and scour analysis at the bridge crossing.
The bridge met the freeboard requirements for a Standard Project Flood as
required by the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD).
Jefferson Street (La Quinta, CA) - Ms. Mosquera was the Design Engineer
for this six -span, reinforced concrete slab bridge on pile extensions. Her
responsibilities included design and construction support for this slab bridge
as well as a single span voided slab bridge.
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Mr. Montoya has over thirty five years of experience as a structural engineer
Years of Experience: 36
designing a wide variety of structural projects, in charge of engineering,
quality assurance, coordination with clients, other consultants and building
Registrations:
officials, and field support for civil and public works projects. Municipal
Structural Engineer (CA)
and public sector experience include the design of bridges, sewage lift and
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retrofitting of existing bridge structures.
Professional Civil/Structural
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Education:
Avenue I Undercrossing - Lancaster, CA MS Civil Engineering
CSULB 1977
Served as Project Manager/ Project Engineer for the structural design of this BS Civil Engineering
cast -in -place, prestressed concrete box girder freeway off -ramp to be Universidad del Valle,
constructed over Avenue I. The Project included tie -back and pile supported Colombia, 1977
retaining walls for the widening of Avenue I under the existing freeway
under crossing and the new off -ramp.
Nason Street Bridge/ Channel "F" - Moreno Valley, CA
Served as Project Manager/Project Engineer for this City -built vehicle bridge
over a new concrete lined channel constructed for the Aquabella
Development owned and maintained by the City of Moreno Valley.
"C" Street Bridge/ Channel "F" - Moreno Valley, CA
Served as Project Manager/Project Engineer for this developer -built private
vehicle bridge over a new concrete lined channel for the Aquabella
Development in the City of Moreno Valley.
California Oaks Road UC Widening - City of Murrieta, CA
Served as QA/QC engineer for the widening of this is cast -in -place,
prestressed concrete box girder freeway overpass over California Oaks Road.
Ramona Expressway OC Widening - City of Perris, CA
Served as independent check engineer for the widening of this is cast -in -
place, prestressed concrete box girder widening along each side of Ramona
Expressway over Route 215.
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John McCarthy, PE, CFM Hydrology
Mr. McCarthy is experienced in the development, final design, and
construction of flood control and drainage projects for public works and
private sector projects. Mr. McCarthy's experience is concentrated in the
field of storm water management including: hydrology studies, floodplain
analysis, drainage studies and runoff management plans, detailed hydraulic
analyses, and improvement plan preparation. He has prepared plans,
specifications and estimates (PS&E) for public and private sector clients
including: California Department of Transportation, Army Corps of
Engineers, County of Riverside, County of Orange, County of Ventura, and
various cities and private sector clients throughout California.
Mr. McCarthy will act as Senior Hydrologist.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Santa Ana River Reach 9 - Phase 2B - Access Roadway, Bridge and Bike
Trail Detour (Riverside and Orange Counties, CA) - Deputy Project
Manager. RBF, as part of the Genterra Consultants, Inc. team, was requested
to simultaneously complete two fast -track task orders for the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers (Corps) Los Angeles District for the Santa Ana River
Reach 9 - Phase 2B project adjacent to and within State Route 91 (SR-91)
right-of-way from just east of the Coal Canyon wildlife corridor crossing to
just east of the Orange -Riverside County Boundary. Task Order 1 included
the design of the new access driveway and bridge for the Green River Golf
Club.
Date Palm Drive Bridge over Whitewater River (Cathedral City, CA) —
Drainage Manager for the hydraulic and scour analyses for a 760-foot long
bridge project consisting of widening from four lanes to six lanes of traffic,
seismic retrofit, and roadway improvements including pedestrian and bike
lane enhancements. Prepared updated hydraulic modeling and developed
scour protection countermeasures for protecting existing piles while new pile
foundations were placed at sufficient depth to resist high scour conditions.
Garnet Street Bridge Replacement (Redlands, CA) — Drainage Manager.
Responsible for development and processing of channel hydraulics for a
regional drainage facility associated with the construction of a bridge over
the 300 foot wide channel. Tasks included development of channel
hydraulics and scour analyses. The project required 25, 50, and 100-year
channel hydraulics using HEC-RAS computer modeling to determine
channel depths and velocities. FLO-213 two-dimensional computer modeling
was also prepared to determine flow patterns in the wide abraded channel.
The result of the analysis were used to support the bridge design.
Yeats of Experience: 25
Registration:
1991, Civil Engineer, CA, 47583
2002, Civil Engineer, NV, 15419
2010, Civil Engineer, AZ, 51805
2005, Certified Floodplain
Manager, US, 05-01596
Education:
B.S., 1989, Civil Engineering,
California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
Certificate, 1997, Light
Construction and
Development Management
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Anna Lantin, PE, CPESC, CPSWQ : Water Quality
Ms. Lantin's engineering experience involves civil and water resources
Years of Experience: 23
engineering, specializing in storm water management and water quality. She
has extensive experience in storm water management projects in the State
including storm water quality research studies, Best Management Practices
Registration:
1996, Civil Engineer, CA, 55043
(BMP) design, construction oversight, BMP implementation, water quality
2000, Civil Engineer, AZ, 34529
monitoring, operation and maintenance, and performance data analysis. Her
2006, Civil Engineer, TN,
experience includes drainage master plans, hydrologic analysis of
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watersheds, water resources analysis, hydraulics analyses, erosion and
2008, Civil Engineer, NV, 19813
sedimentation analyses, floodplain management, floodplain economic
2009, Civil Engineer, UT,
analyses, feasibility studies, alternative analysis, concept design, cost
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estimating, and report writing. Ms. Lantin has experience working with
2004, Certified Professional in
numerous agencies including California Department of Transportation
Erosion and Sediment
(Caltrans), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles County
Control, 2781
2004, Certified Professional in
Department of Public Works, Riverside County, San Bernardino County,
Storm Water Quality, Olin
Orange County, Federal and State Wildlife agencies of California, Arizona,
2010, Qualified SWPPP
Colorado, Nevada, Illinois, and local agencies.
Developer/Practitioner,
CA, 00064
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
2010, Construction General
Permit Trainer of Record
(CGP-ToR), CA
Riverside County Transportation Department National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Assistance (Riverside County,
CA) - Principal. RBF holds an on -call contract with Riverside County
Education:
Transportation Department (RCTD) to provide assistance with
B.S., 1990, Civil Engineering,
implementation of its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Colorado State University
(NPDES) Program. Assistance provided has included: construction site
Post Graduate Studies, Colorado
inspection for construction general permit compliance on Caltrans oversight
State University
projects and non-Caltrans projects; SWPPP review, including redlines,
specific comments, and assistance to RCTD staff in developing a document
review procedure; best management practice (BMP) evaluation and
recommendations for highway and roadway sites; post construction BMP
selection and design, including WQMP development; and development and
delivery of extensive CGP and MS4 compliance training for RCTD plan
checkers and inspectors.
Caltrans On -Call Technical and Professional Storm Water Services
(Contract Nos. 43AO182 and 43A0286) (Statewide, California) - Project
Manager. RBF, under a three-year contract with the State of California,
Department of Transportation (Caltrans), provided on -call statewide storm
water services. Work under this contract is related to continued development
and refinement of Caltrans' statewide Storm Water Management Program,
whose goal is to integrate appropriate storm water control activities into
ongoing activities and thus make control of storm water pollution a part of
Caltrans' normal business practices.
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Carlos Ortiz, PE, TE, PTOE Traffic Control
Mr. Ortiz manages the traffic engineering aspects for RBF's transportation
projects. Mr. Ortiz's professional experience includes the planning and
design of, intelligent transportation systems, traffic signals, traffic signal
communication systems (twisted pair, fiber optic, wireless), ramp metering
systems, traffic monitoring systems, dynamic message sign systems,
roadway and highway lighting, stage construction/traffic handling, and
signing and striping.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Jefferson Street from Highway 111 to Indio Boulevard (La Quinta and
Indio, CA) - This project involved street widening, utility relocation and
intersection improvements of Jefferson Street from Highway 111 to Indio
Boulevard. Mr. Ortiz served as the Traffic Manager. Mr. Ortiz was
responsible for the preparation of plans, specifications and probable cost
estimates for four new traffic signals, modification of four traffic signals,
traffic signal interconnect, intersection lighting, bridge lighting, signing and
striping, and staged construction/traffic handling. The project involved
preparation of staged construction/traffic handling plans for the construction
of the proposed bridge over the Whitewater River. The project involved
coordination with Caltrans.
Eisenhower Drive Improvements (La Quinta, CA) - This project involved
street widening, utility and median improvements of Eisenhower Drive from
Coachella Drive to Washington Street. Mr. Ortiz served as the Traffic
Manager. Mr. Ortiz was responsible for the preparation of plans,
specifications and probable cost estimates for signing and striping
improvements.
Interstate 710/Firestone Boulevard Phase III (South Gate, CA) - The
project involved street widening, utility relocation and median improvements
of Firestone Boulevard from El Paseo to the easterly City's limits. Mr. Ortiz
serves as the Project Manager. Mr. Ortiz was responsible for the preparation
of plans, specifications and probable cost estimates for roadway lighting,
bridge lighting, signing and striping, and staged construction/traffic handling.
The project involves preparation of staged construction/traffic handling plans
for the construction of the proposed bridge widening over the Rio Hondo.
Yeats of Experience: 24
Registration:
1997, Civil Engineer,
CA, 57535
1999, Traffic Engineer, CA,
2025
1999, Civil Engineer, AZ, 34333
1999, Professional Traffic
Operations Engineer,
US, 426
Education:
B.S., 1989, Civil Engineering,
California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona
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Lino Cheang, PE, GE Geotechnical
Mr. Cheang has provided foundation design for close to 1,000 new, replaced
Years of Experience: 31
and widened structures, statewide, for various transportation and public
works agencies. These structures include railroad bridges, major water
crossings, long viaducts, and overcrossings and undercrossings at major
Registration:
1997, Geotechnical Engineer,
interchanges. He is familiar with Caltrans design philosophy and criteria, and
CA, GE 2345
the review process. Mr. Cheang has designed bridge foundation under
1987, Civil Engineer, CA, RCE
highly liquefiable sites; he has used deformation -based analytical techniques
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to minimize foundation costs to mitigate liquefaction. He is also experienced
in the design and construction of large -diameter drill shafts in wet
conditions. He has conducted geotechnical investigation consisting of
Education:
drilling, testing, design and report preparation for all types of bridge
MS, Civil Engineering,
foundations, including providing construction support services. Mr. Cheang
University of Texas at
has worked closely with civil and structural engineers to develop and refine
Austin, 1979
BS, Civil Engineering, University
cost -saving schemes for foundations.
of Texas at Austin, 1978
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Jefferson Street over Whitewater River, Cities of Indio and La Quinta,
CA. Collected subsurface data to provide geotechnical and foundation
recommendations for roadway widening and a new bridge crossing
Whitewater River.
Miles Avenue over Whitewater River, Indio, CA. Collected subsurface
data to provide foundation design recommendations for a new bridge
crossing Whitewater River. Bridge foundation consisted of large -diameter
drilled shafts at the pier locations.
Rehabilitation of Seven Bridges Crossing Santa Ana River, Orange
County, CA. This project is part of the Santa Ana River improvement
project by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Provided soil design parameters
for rehabilitation of foundations damaged by scour and upgraded capacity for
earthquake loads.
Glassell Street over Santa Ana River, Orange County, CA. Planned and
supervised field exploration consisting of rotary drilling, and cone
penetrometer testing; analyzed the collected data to develop idealized soil
profiles for pile capacity calculations.
Seismic Retrofit of Mojave River Bridge along SR-18, Victorville/Apple
Valley, CA. Reviewed as -built data and collect supplemental soil boring data
to determine the loading carrying capacity of the existing foundations.
Worked with structural designers to develop foundation retrofit schemes and
alternatives for seismic retrofitting of the bridge structure.
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Chris Alberts, PLS Right of Way / Survey Lead
Mr. Alberts has many years of combined experience in field surveying and
office mapping. As a project surveyor, he is responsible for survey support,
calculations, coordination, and supervision of all field and office operations.
Additionally, Mr. Alberts has broad knowledge of title research, map
preparation including right-of-way documents and legal descriptions,
tentative and final maps. His experience includes ALTA surveys, boundary,
topographic, subdivision, control, monitoring, and construction surveys.
Mr. Alberts is experienced in using various types of surveying equipment,
including GPS, reflectorless total stations, lasers, CAD programs, computers
and data collectors with surveying and construction software.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Adams Street Bridge Project (La Quinta, CA) - Project Surveyor. RBF
provided civil and structural design, right-of-way mapping, horizontal and
vertical control surveys, aerial photogrammetry and design surveys for the
four lane bridge over the Whitewater Storm Channel. The work program
included preparation of base maps, legal descriptions for right-of-way
acquisitions, temporary construction easements and construction surveying
for the bridge structure, concrete slope lining and associated street
improvements.
Avenue 42 / Monroe Street Widening (Indio, CA) - As Project Surveyor,
Mr. Alberts was responsible for field operations to facilitate infrastructure
improvements for one mile of street widening. Work included right-of-way
acquisition, monument preservation, as -built surveys, and construction
staking.
Interstate 10 / Monterey Avenue Interchange (Palm Desert, CA) - Project
Surveyor. RBF provided environmental planning, civil, structural
engineering, and surveying services for the reconfiguration and improvement
to the Interstate 10 / Monterey Interchange. The work program included
preparation of three (3) alternative improvement concepts and extensive
coordination with the City of Palm Desert, County of Riverside and Caltrans,
District 08. Survey and mapping services included horizontal and vertical
control, softcopy photogrammetry and existing right of way mapping.
Downtown Indio Infrastructure - Phase 1 Civil Improvements - Design
Services (Indio, CA) - Project Surveyor. RBF provided full engineering,
planning, urban design, landscape architecture, and construction management
services for the revitalization of downtown Indio. RBF prepared the
landscape concept plan, final construction plans, specifications and estimates,
and provided construction management services.
Years of Experience: 17
Registration:
2008, Professional Land
Surveyor, CA, 8508
Education:
Coursework, Mt. San Jacinto
College
Coursework, University of South
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John Cutler Right of Way Acquisition
An expert in right of way program management, project management, and
project implementation functions, Mr. Cutler has served public and private
agencies since 1968. His experience includes large and small scale right of
way projects in all aspects of right of way. These services have been
provided to an exclusive list of over 250 agencies, including transportation
agencies, public works departments, counties, cities, redevelopment
agencies, school districts, and numerous other public and private entities. All
services have been provided both as an Agent and a former employee with
the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
City of Indio, Jefferson Street and Varner Road Improvement Project.
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.
City of Indio, Avenue 44 Bridge Project. Provided project management for
the initial cost estimate for this bridge project.
City of Coachella, Avenue 52/Grapefruit Road Grade Separation
Project. Provided project management and implementation for this project
which included the relinquishment of access to a major thoroughfare for
numerous business properties.
City of Cathedral City, Cathedral Canyon/Whitewater Bridge Project.
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.
County of Kern, 7th Standard Road Grade Separation Project. Acted 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.
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), State Route 22 HOV
Improvements Project. Provided overall right of way program management
and acted as principal -in -charge. Project involved right of way management,
oversight, right of way acquisition, relocation assistance, and interim
property management. This design -build freeway project was for the
expansion/ widening of a major arterial highway to relieve traffic congestion.
Yeats of Experience: 45
Registration:
Real Estate Broker, CA
00372712
Education:
B.S. Business Real Estate,
Sacramento State University
Post Graduate Study, RE
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Experience — Representative Projects
With the completion of the Adams Street Bridge project as well as several others in the vicinity of the Dune Palms
Road Low Water Crossing, RBF is uniquely qualified to see this project through to a successful completion.
Following are example projects from the RBF Team.
Adams Street Bridge
La Quinta, CA
RBF provided complete PAED/PS&E and worked closely with the City of La
Quinta and Caltrans Local Assistance for the proposed bridge improvement project,
which spans the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel at Adams Street. This
project replaced the existing low water crossing with a bridge which provides the
City with a more reliable arterial roadway during inclement weather for both the
general public as well as emergency personnel. The bridge is 440 feet long and 76
feet wide. The project was constructed within the existing roadway right-of-way.
The typical section includes a six-foot sidewalk on both sides of the bridge, a
twelve foot raised curb median island, and four travel lanes. In addition, the design
provided for a recreational trail undercrossing of the bridge at the southern
abutment for the future Whitewater Channel trail system. As a grantee of FHWA's
Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation (HBRR) Program, the City of La
Quinta is addressing both NEPA and CEQA regulatory requirements. RBF
managed the preparation of several technical studies to support a joint Initial
Study/Categorical Exclusion (IS/CE).
This $9.2million project provides a four lane roadway and bridge with raised
median north of Highway 111 to Westward Ho Drive. The project was completed
in Novemecber 2013.
HIGHLIGHTS
■ CEQA / NEPA Clearance
* Utility Coordination /
Relocation
R Channel Hydraulics
Analysis
• Bridge Design
■ Roadway Design
REFERENCE
City of La Quinta
Tim Jonasson, PE
Public Works Director/City
Engineer
760/777-7042
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Miles Avenue Bridge over the Whitewater River
Indio, CA
RBF prepared environmental documents and final Plans, Specifications, and
Estimates (PS&E) for this project. In addition to the design of the new bridge over
the Whitewater River, RBF's work included channel hydraulics analysis and the
design of more than one mile of roadway widening along Miles Avenue and
Clinton Street. The new 585-foot long, four -lane bridge provides a critical all-
weather crossing of the Whitewater River in the City of Indio and replaces the
existing two-lane dip crossing which was highly susceptible to flooding and
required costly reconstruction following moderate storm events. The bridge is
designed as a cast -in -place, post -tensioned, concrete box girder, supported on four -
column bents with large diameter drilled shaft foundations. Critical profile and
hydraulic constraints led to the use of a "haunched" girder design to meet freeboard
requirements 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 foundations.
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HIGHLIGHTS
■ New 585-Foot Long,
4-Lane Bridge
■ Structural Design
■ Channel Hydraulics
Analysis
■ Over 1 Mile of Roadway
Widening
■ Landscape Design
■ Traffic Signal Design
■ Environmental
Documentation and
Permitting
■ Survey/ Right -of -Way
■ Utility Coordination /
Relocation
■ Special Bridge Aesthetics
■ Retaining Wall Design
REFERENCE
Riverside County
Transportation and Land
Management Agency (TLMA)
Ms. Cindi Wachi
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La Quinta, CA
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RBF prepared environmental documents and Plans, Specifications, and Estimates
(PS&E) for this project. In addition to design of the new bridge over the
Whitewater River, RBF's work included channel hydraulics analysis and design for
the widening of more than 2'/2 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
Whitewater River in the City of La Quinta and will replace the existing two-lane dip
crossing which was highly susceptible to flooding and required costly reconstruction
following moderate storm events. The bridge was designed as a cast -in -place, post -
tensioned, concrete box girder, supported on four -column bents with large diameter
drilled shaft foundations. Critical profile and hydraulic constraints led to the use of
a "haunched" girder design to meet freeboard requirements 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
foundations. The bridge was constructed in stages to maintain traffic during
construction.
HIGHLIGHTS
m Structural Design for 500-
Foot Bridge
0 Special Architectural
Bridge Railing Design
■ Channel Hydraulics
Analysis / Storm Drain
Design
■ 2'/2 Miles of Roadway
Widening, 2 to 6 lanes
■ Traffic Signal Design
■ Environmental
Documentation
■ Survey / Mapping
■ Utility Coordination /
Relocation
■ Retaining Wall Design
REFERENCE
City of La Quinta
Mr. Tim Jonasson
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Date Palm Drive Bridge over the Whitewater River
Cathedral City, CA
RBF prepared the Delineation of Jurisdictional Waters and Natural Environment
Study — Minimal Impact (NES-MI) for the Date Palm Drive Over the Whitewater
River Project, located in the City of Cathedral City, Riverside County. In addition,
RBF Regulatory Staff is currently processing resources agency permits from the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Nationwide Permit No. 14 Linear Transportation
Projects), California Department of Fish and Game (1602 Streambed Alteration
Agreement), and the Regional Water Quality Control Board (Section 401 Water
Quality Certification).
The Date Palm Drive Bridge is a four -lane bridge approximately 757 feet long and
56 feet wide and is functionally classified as an urban minor arterial. Due to
structural and operation deficiencies, the applicant has proposed to widen and
retrofit the existing Date Palm Drive Bridge. To preserve and expand the service
life of the existing bridge, the project is proposing to: rehabilitate the existing
bridge deck; widen the bridge width from four to six lanes; replace deficient
portions of the existing structure; and include highway safety measures, such as
adding sidewalks, matching medians, railings and approaches, which will enhance
highway safety.
HIGHLIGHTS
■ Delineation of
Jurisdictional Waters
Natural Environment
Study Minimal Impact
• Corps Section 404 NWP
No. 14 Linear
Transportation Projects
■ RWQCB Section 401
Certification
■ CDFG Section 1602
Streambed Alteration
Agreement
REFERENCE
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Mr. Bill Simons, P.E.
760/770-0360
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Riverside County
POWER was retained by the Riverside County Transportation Department, under
Transportation and Land
contract to RBF Consulting, Inc., to prepare the joint CEQA/NEPA document (i.e.
Management Agency (TLMA)
Initial Study/Environmental Assessment) and manage preparation of the associated
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requisite technical studies per Caltrans guidelines for the County's proposed
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reconstruction of the existing Interstate 10/Jefferson Street interchange in the City
of Indio, California. Key project -related issues include biological and cultural
resources, air and water quality, noise/acoustics, and visual and community
impacts.
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Riverside County, CA
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Riverside County
POWER was been retained by the Riverside County Transportation Department to Transportation Department
prepare the requisite NEPA document and associated technical studies per Caltrans Mr. Russell Williams
guidelines for the County's proposed widening and realignment of a stretch of 951/955-2016
Gilman Springs Road extending approximately two and a half miles south of its
junction with U.S. Highway 60. Key project -related issues include biological and
cultural resources, water quality, noise/acoustics, and traffic and community related
impacts. ''+ POWER
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Riverside County, CA
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Riverside County
POWER Engineers has been retained by the Riverside County Transportation
Transportation Department
Department to provide on -call environmental consulting services including, but not
Mr. Russell Williams
limited to, preparation of CEQA and NEPA compliant documents and supporting
951/955-2016
technical studies in accordance with, as applicable, Caltrans reporting requirements
for County -proposed highway and roadway projects. Work performed under this
contract also includes obtaining regulatory agency permits from the California
Department of Fish and Wildlife, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, and U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers. POWER
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Avenue 52 Grade Separation
Riverside County, CA
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Cogstone was retained by ECORP, on behalf of Caltrans District 8, to identify and
evaluate paleontological resources within the proposed Avenue 52 Grade
Separation over Grapefruit Blvd. Project Study Area (PSA) in the City of
Coachella, in Riverside County. The project consisted of construction of a new 6-
lane Grade Separation overhead structure spanning over UPRR mainline tracks and
Grapefruit Blvd/Hwy 111, from Shady Lane to approximately 600 feet east of the
Industrial Way/Tyler Street intersection along Avenue 52. The proposed
improvements included a new connection road from Avenue 52 to Grapefruit
Blvd/Hwy 111, bike lanes, sidewalks, retaining walls, reconstruction and addition
of traffic signals and driveways, and removal of the existing at -grade crossing. The
area of the Direct Impact Study Area was 27.6 acres, maximum vertical PSA
(subsurface) 15 feet at the proposed bridge bents and abutments. Grading for the
roadway would reach about 2 feet below the existing surface. Cogstone conducted a
paleontological records search, reconnaissance survey, and GIS mapping. Cogstone
drafted a Paleontological Identification/Evaluation Report (PIR/PER) documenting
these results, and recommended that a Paleontological Mitigation Plan (PMP) also
be prepared for the project.
Sub to ECORP
Mr. Rover Mason
714/648-0630
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Riverside County, CA
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Cogstone was retained by RBF Consulting to prepare an Archaeological Survey
Report (ASR) and a Historic Property Survey Report (HPSR) to determine the
potential effects on cultural resources of construction -related activities for the
proposed widening of Date Palm Drive Bridge, which was built in 1981 over the
Whitewater Stormwater Channel within Cathedral City. The Project is located
within the city limits between Perez Road and Gerald Ford Drive in western
Riverside County, California. The proposed Project would rehabilitate the existing
bridge deck, widen the bridge from four to six lanes within the existing right-of-
way, replace deficient portions of the existing structure, and would include highway
safety measures such as adding sidewalks, matching medians, railings, and
approaches. The cultural study was completed in compliance with NEPA and
CEQA, with Caltrans District 8 acting as the Lead Agency on behalf of the Federal
Highway Administration. Cogstone conducted a record search, survey, background
research, and Native American Consultation.
Sub to RBF Consulting
Ms. Renee Gleason
909/974-4912
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Jefferson Street and Varner Road Improvement Project
Indio, CA
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
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Avenue 52 / Grapefruit Grade Separation Project
Coachella, CA
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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.
HIGHLIGHTS
Services included
appraisals, acquisition,
escrow coordination and
legal support
Accelerated time schedule
to secure Caltrans
Certification and CTC
funding
REFERENCE
City of Indio
Mr. Eric Weck, PE
760/625-1838
HIGHLIGHTS
Grade Separation
UPRR Railroad
Coordination
CVWD Coordination
REFERENCE
City of Coachella
Mr. Jonathan Hoy, City
Engineer
760/398-3502 x.134
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Cathedral Canyon / Whitewater Bridge Project
Cathedral City, CA
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 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 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.
Araz Road Bridge over the All -American Canal
Imperial County, CA
The County of Imperial is currently conducting retrofit/replacement analysis on
several bridges throughout the county and, due to the need for HBP funding, all of
the studies are required to conform to Chapter 7, "Seismic Safety Retrofit" of
Caltrans' Local Assistance Program Guidelines.
The Araz Road Bridge over the All -American Canal was constructed in 1936 by the
US Bureau of Reclamation and relinquished to Imperial County in 1974. The four -
span, simply supported steel girder bridge is approximately 300 ft. in length and is
supported on three pier walls and two abutments all of which are founded on spread
footings. The geotechnical scope of work for the project consists of conducting a
field investigation consisting of three borings including one boring conducted in the
canal through the deck of the existing bridge.
A Preliminary Foundation Report has been
prepared presenting a seismic evaluation of _ - _. }
the existing structure foundation. A bridge foundation report report will be prepared with an
evaluation of the existing structure
foundation as well as foundation
recommendations for seismic retrofit and/or
replacement structure alternatives.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Title research
• Right of Way Analysis
• Take of propertywithin
Channel
• Tribal Lands
Coordination with CVWD
and RCFCD
REFERENCE
City of Cathedral City
Mr. Bill Simons, PE, City
Engineer
760/770-0360
HIGHLIGHTS
• F BP Funding
• Borings, one in canal
Foundation Report
• Seismic Evaluation of
Existing Structure
Foundation
REFERENCE
Imperial County
Mr. Jose Castaneda
760/482-4462
Earth Mechanics, Inc.
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Glassell Street Bridge Widening at Santa Ana River Channel HIGHLIGHTS
Orange County, CA
The project involved widening each side of the existing Glassell Street Bridge
spanning the Santa Ana River. The field investigation included drilling a total of ten
borings located at the bridge abutments, on the levees, and within the Santa Ana
River and off -river recharge basin. The field investigation required securing permits
from the following agencies: the Orange County PFRD, Orange County Health
Care Agency, Orange County Water District, City of Orange Public Works and
Water Department, Regional Water
Quality Control Board, California
Department of Fish and Game, and the -
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. After
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completion of the field investigation,
EMI performed laboratory soil testing rr•
and geotechnical analyses in order to
provide recommendations for the
foundation supporting the new bridge
structures.
Field Investigation
10 Borings
Bridge foundation
recommendations
REFERENCE
County of Orange
Mr. Rich Hoisington
714/834-2792
Earth Mechanics, Inc.
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Section 2 Project Understanding and Approach
In this section, our understanding of the project is
presented along with our approach to addressing key
issues along with specific examples of how RBF has
successfully managed to resolve them on similar
projects. In order to gain a complete understanding of
the project requirements we thoroughly reviewed the
RFP, site conditions, existing available utility and
improvement plans, and met with various local agency
staff members.
What sets RBF apart from other firms? We believe the
RBF team offers the City of La Quinta several advantages on this particular project and will show that our
Experience + Innovation= Value.
Project Description
The City of La Quinta is requesting proposals from qualified professional engineering consultants to
prepare the plans, specifications and engineer's estimate (PS&E) for the replacement of the Dune Palms
Road low water crossing with a new all-weather bridge, "Bridge No. OOL0070, Dune Palms Road Bridge
over Coachella Valley Storm Water Channel", City Project No. 2011-05, Federal Aid Project No.
BRLKS-5433(014).
The purpose of the proposed improvements is to replace the existing low water crossing spanning the
Coachella Valley Storm Water Channel at Dune Palms Road with an all-weather access bridge. During
severe winter and summer storms, the existing Dune Palms Road low water crossing is frequently
inundated and damaged due to debris flows within the storm water channel. In the interest of public health
and safety, and in response to community concerns regarding frequent closures of the low water crossing,
the City has determined that replacement of the low water crossing with a new bridge is the best way to
ensure all weather access is maintained to the community.
The proposed improvements will provide Coachella Valley motorists and pedestrians a safe path of travel
across the Whitewater River at Dune Palms Road regardless of adverse weather. The project will also
provide reliable access for emergency vehicles and improve traffic circulation on Dune Palms Road and
the surrounding project areas. In addition, pedestrians and bicyclists use this route to La Quinta High
School and nearby businesses.
Of particular note is the planned Regional Trail (CV Link) project sponsored by CVAG that will increase
mobility for bicycles, pedestrians as well as Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV). The unique CV
Link project is a 35 mile long facility that will link the Coachella Valley communities with responsible
and sustainable circulation for residents and tourists. RBF is on the team to plan and develop the CV
Link from the west valley (Palm Springs and Desert Hot Springs) to the east valley (Salton Sea area).
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Brad Mielke and Mario Zamora are currently involved with infrastructure engineering support for
this major facility.
The preferred alignment for this multi -use path is along the Coachella Valley Storm Water Channel and
will cross under the proposed Dune Palms Road Bridge. New bridge and channel improvements will take
into account the new paths by providing clear access below the bridge and concrete trail and slope
protection that were also implemented by RBF in the recently constructed Adams Street Bridge.
The proposed project improvements will:
1. Replace the existing low water crossing with a new all-weather bridge consisting of a curb to curb
roadway width of 76 feet with a 6-ft sidewalk on each side of the bridge. The proposed bridge is
anticipated to be approximately 480 feet long and approximately 90 feet wide.
The typical section will include a 6-ft sidewalk on both sides of the bridge with 1 ft. wide
barriers, two (2) 8-ft wide golf cart/shared bike lanes , two (2) 12-ft outside lanes, two (2) 12-ft
inside lanes, and a 12-ft painted median. This is a departure from the original bridge general
plan in the HBP funding application that anticipated two (2) 6 ft. shoulders. The project will
also include special architectural treatment to achieve the community design goals. RBF will
perform a project specific aesthetics study during Phase 1 of the project. RBF is proud of our
reputation in this area having designed aesthetic features for numerous bridge projects including
architectural barriers, railing, pilasters, monuments, walkway and street lighting throughout the
Coachella Valley for over 20 years.
2. Construct channel improvements immediately upstream and downstream of the proposed bridge
consisting of concrete slope protection and cutoff walls to protect the bridge foundations from
scour. As noted below, the slope protection will allow for the planned CV Link path that will
incorporate a multi -use trail within the concrete slope protection improvements.
Construct bridge approach roadway improvements (including drainage) to accommodate the
raised profile for the proposed bridge. To the north of the bridge, the Dune Palms Road street
improvement plans (95% complete and prepared by RBF) will be incorporated into the new
bridge plans. It is our understanding the bridge will be constructed first and the street
improvements to Blackhawk Way will be constructed after the bridge is complete.
Also, all utility relocation and Right -of -Way acquisition
efforts shall be coordinated appropriately in addition to
meeting all the resource agency permit requirements.
Project Funding - RBF Consulting assisted the City in preparing
the application for Caltrans Highway Bridge Program (HBP)
funds. The City has successfully obtained funding obligation to
prepare Phase I - Project Approval and Environmental
Documents; and Phase II - Plans, Specifications, and Estimate. It
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is envisioned that Phase I will allow the project to be developed through approximately 35% of the
engineering phase.
Phase II will not be authorized until the City obtains approval of all environmental documents and project
study reports.
The project is partially funded with Federal Highway Bridge Program (HBP) funds administered through
the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). As such, RBF will comply with the requirements
of 48 CFR, Federal Acquisition Regulations System, Chapter 1, Part 31 et seq.; 49 CFR, Part 18, Uniform
Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments,
and Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) Processing Procedures for Implementing
Federal and/or State Funded Local Public Transportation Projects. RBF has experience with complying
to these requirements by successfully delivering over $100 Mil projects with HBP funding. RBF has
successfully completed a pre -award audit with Caltrans in the past but not within the last twelve months.
The forms from Caltrans LAPM required as stated in the RFP including Exhibits 10-01, 10-02, and 10-I
are provided later within our proposal.
With the HBP Funds associated with this project, RBF will coordinate with Caltrans District 8 Office of
Local Assistance on necessary approvals and certifications all in accordance with Local Assistance
Procedures Manual Assistance Program Guidelines. RBF is familiar with these processes and
requirements, having followed these guidelines on our recent Whitewater River Channel/CVSWC Bridge
projects including Adams Street Bridge and Date Palm Drive Bridge.
RBF and its team members have extensive experience in providing planning, environmental
documentation, right of way acquisition, structural engineering and civil services that are necessary for
the successful completion of this project. We will rely upon our past professional experience in providing
similar services for roadway bridges listed below:
Miles Avenue Bridge over Coachella Valley Storm Water Channel, Indio, CA
Jefferson Street Bridge over Coachella Valley Storm Water Channel, Indio, CA and La Quinta, CA
Adams Street Bridge over Coachella Valley Stone Water Channel, La Quinta, CA
Mid -Valley Parkway Bridge over Coachella Valley Stone Water Channel, Palm Springs, CA
Date Palm Drive Bridge over Coachella Valley Stone Water Channel, Cathedral City, CA (Currently being designed)
El Dorado Bridge over Coachella Valley Storm Water Channel, Indian Wells, CA
Del Webb Boulevard Bridge, Sun City, CA
Avenue 48 Bridge Widening over All -American Canal, Indio, CA
Sun City Boulevard Bridge over All -American Canal, Indio, CA
Avenue 40 and Avenue 50 Bridges over All -American Canal, Indio, CA
Jackson Street Bridge over the All -American Canal, Indio, CA
Jefferson Street / I-10 Interchange, La Quinta and Indio, CA
After our review of the project site and the RFP requirements, the RBF Team has identified the following
Key Issues and solutions that will affect this project design and delivery.
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✓ Timely approval of the Environmental Document
✓ Channel Hydraulics
✓ Bridge Typical Section and Design
✓ Roadway Design
✓ Utility Coordination
✓ Regional Trail Facility Incorporation
Timely Approval of the Environmental Document
The RBF Team brings with it a proven track record of success working directly for the City of La Quinta
(e.g., Adams Street Bridge Improvements Project) and coordinating closely on its behalf with Caltrans
District 8 Local Assistance to obtain environmental documentation approval for roadway improvement
projects; our team is intimately familiar with the reporting requirements required by each agency.
Furthermore, RBF has in-depth knowledge of the project area and the potential issues associated with this
project through RBF's preparation of the Application for Highway Bridge Program funds. The RBF
Team's established working relationship with the City and Caltrans District 8, coupled with its intimate
knowledge of the project area and potential environmental issues, as well as interests of the community
at large, will enable us to hit the ground running and expedite environmental approval for this project.
For the proposed project, the City will serve as Lead Agency
under CEQA whereas Caltrans will serve as the Lead Agency
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for NEPA compliance as assigned under the NEPA Assignment
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) administered under the
Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21" Century Act (MAP-21)
codified at Title 23 United States Code (USC) 327 (effective
October 1, 2012). To that end, and because the project is a
Caltrans Local Assistance project, the City is entitled to prepare
a separate CEQA document as opposed to a joint
CEQAINEPA document — doing so will allow the City to retain
complete control over the CEQA approval process.
NEPA Documentation
It is understood that the City intends to utilize federal funds for the proposed project. Utilization of federal
funds requires that the project be environmentally cleared pursuant to NEPA in coordination with
Caltrans and in accordance with MAP-21 and associated NEPA Assignment MOU. Based on our current
understanding of the project, RBF recommends that the City, in coordination with Caltrans, pursue
utilizing a Categorical Exclusion pursuant to the Categorical Exclusion MOU to streamline project
approval under NEPA. More specifically, it is anticipated that the proposed project would meet the
definition of a type of project that would qualify for a Categorical Exclusion pursuant to 23 Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) 771.117(d)(1) (i.e., modernization of a highway by resurfacing, restoration,
rehabilitation, reconstruction, adding shoulders, or adding auxiliary lanes [e.g., parking, weaving, turning,
climbing]). Preparation of the requisite technical studies would confirm that the project would not result
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in of any "unusual circumstances," as defined in 23 CFR 771.117(b), that would otherwise preclude
utilization of a Categorical Exclusion under NEPA.
CEQA Documentation
RBF has reviewed available project materials and has conducted preliminary reconnaissance of the
project area, and considered the City's concerns regarding potential project issues and impacts associated
with the proposed project. After careful consideration, we expect that all project -related impacts can be
mitigated to a less -than -significant level; therefore, we anticipated that an Initial Study, leading to a
Mitigated Negative Declaration, is the appropriate CEQA document/approval for the project. Our
recommendation is based on our knowledge of the project area and our collective experience with
preparation of environmental documents for similar projects. If an impact is identified that appears cannot
be mitigated to less than significant, RBF will discuss the matter with the City and adjust the scope of
work to prepare a focused EIR; however, we do not believe this will be necessary.
On the other hand, if after having completed the technical studies it is confirmed that the project would
clearly not result in significant impacts, the RBF Team, in consultation with the City, will explore the
option of approving the project under the "general rule" exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
§ 1 5061(b)(3). An activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the
potential to cause a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is
no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is
not subject to CEQA and the general rule exemption, therefore, applies to that activity.
Technical Studies
Caltrans' approval of the Preliminary Environmental Study (PES) Form will confirm what technical
studies are required for the project; the technical studies that are prepared will support both NEPA and
CEQA approvals. Based on the preliminary work that the RBF Team has conducted for the project to
date, several technical studies will be required to support the environmental document:
■ Air Quality
• Biological Resources
• Cultural and Paleontological Resources
• Floodplains
• Hazardous Materials and Wastes
• Noise
• Right -of -Way Acquisition / Relocation Impacts
• Visual Resources/Aesthetics
• Water Quality
Although air quality, cultural resources, hazardous materials and wastes, paleontological resources, and
visual/aesthetics will be important elements to consider as part of the environmental evaluation for this
project, this proposal, due to space limitations, provides specific discussion in the below table regarding
what we believe are the five most critical environmental disciplines associated with the proposed project.
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Description
Biological
The Coachella Valley MSHCP does not list any survey requirements for the site. In addition, the
Resources /
project site is not located within any MSHCP-designated Conservation Areas; therefore, there
Regulatory
will be no conservation requirements for the proposed project. The MSHCP does however
Agency
mention the need to comply with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act — in that regard, of project
Permitting
construction occurs during breeding season a pre -construction survey is needed to make sure
they are no nesting birds within the project boundaries.
The Coachella Valley Storm Water Channel is a drainage feature that is subject to the regulatory
jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, California Regional Water Quality Control
Board, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Consequently, permits will need to be
obtained from these agencies to account for impacts to the channel.
Floodplains
RBF will prepare a Location Hydraulic Study (LHS) of the Coachella Valley Storm Water
Channel in accordance with Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, The Location Hydraulic
Study prepared will include a National Flood Insurance Program map; an evaluation and
discussion of the practicability of alternatives; a discussion of environmental impact for the
viable alternative(s); and document the consultation with the local, state, and federal water
resources and floodplain management agencies.
Information from the hydraulic analysis of the Coachella Valley Storm Water Channel will be
used to determine the increase in the base floodplain elevation (BFE) and floodplain impacts. If
the Location Hydraulic Study concludes that there is no encroachment and/or a minimal impact,
a Summary Floodplain Evaluation Report will be prepared. If the Location Hydraulic Study
determines that there is a significant encroachment and/or impact to the base floodplain, a
Floodplain Evaluation Report will be prepared. The detail of the Floodplain Evaluation Report
prepared will be proportionate with the risks and impacts associated with the encroachment. We
anticipate the increase the BFE due to the bridge columns will be less than one foot, therefore
Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) will not be required. We do not anticipate a
significant increase in BFE; therefore, a Floodplain Evaluation Report and Conditional Letter of
Map Revision are not anticipated at this time.
Noise
The project area and vicinity include noise -sensitive land uses; this includes residential
development and La Quinta High School; grade separating and elevating the profile of the
existing low-water crossing will further expose these land uses to potentially increase levels of
traffic noise. The noise analysis will be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the
Caltrans Traffic Noise Analysis Protocol (May 2011). The traffic noise report will quantify the
existing and projected future traffic noise associated with the project, evaluate temporary noise
effects from the construction of the project, identify locations where noise impacts may occur,
and evaluate measures to abate potential noise impacts associated with construction and
operation of the project.
Right -of -Way
It is understood that the proposed project will potentially result in the displacement of residences
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and/or businesses due to anticipated right-of-way requirements, depending on final design. For
Relocations
the proposed project, RBF assumes that a Relocation Impact Memorandum (RIM) will be
prepared. Specifically, pursuant to Caltrans' Right -of -Way Manual, Chapter 10 (Relocation
Assistance), Subsection 10.02.04.00 (Relocation Impact Documents), RIMs can be prepared for
projects that require fewer than ten displacements and there is ample replacement property.
Preparation of a RIM, as opposed to a more intensive Relocation Impact Report, will help
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streamline the environmental documentation process for the City. The approved RIM will be
signed by the appropriate Caltrans right-of-way representative.
Water Quality The proposed project is located within the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board
boundary and currently is subject to the NPDES Order R9-2010-0016 (which expires on
November 10, 2015). The project will be required to comply with the Clean Water Act, the
California Porter -Cologne Act, and applicable water quality standards for the region. The project
would also be subject to the State General Construction Permit, a risk -based permit. A Scoping
Questionnaire for Water Quality Issues will be prepared to confirm the appropriate level of water
quality analysis and associated documentation.
Regulatory Agency Permitting
The proposed project is expected to require permit approvals from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(Section 404 Permit), Regional Water Quality Control Board (Section 401 Water Quality Certification),
and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (Section 1600 Streambed Alteration Agreement) as a
result of impacts to the Coachella Valley Storm Water Channel. The RBF Engineering and Environmental
teams will work closely together to ensure that project -related impacts to the channel are, to the extent
practicable, minimized to help expedite permit approvals through the above -referenced regulatory
agencies. RFB's regulatory specialists have permitted numerous projects in this region through
consultations with these agencies; RBF will bring to this project the positive working relationships that
our staff has established with these agencies to help expedite regulatory agency permitting approvals.
As a part of Phase I- Project Approval and Environmental Documents (PA&ED), RBF will prepare the
Project Study Report Equivalent. This document will evaluate all elements involved with the design and
construction of the proposed bridge improvements.
Channel Hydraulics
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RBF understands the hydraulics of the Coachella Valley Storm
Water Channel (CVSWC) / Whitewater River Channel based
upon our past experiences with multiple bridge designs within
the Coachella Valley.
More specifically, RBF provided channel hydrology and
hydraulics for the bridges in the immediate project area
including Jefferson Avenue, Adams Street, Dune Palms Road
(Preliminary Analysis and modeling) and other local projects
along the CVWC included identified above in the Bridge
Experience matrix.
We understand the nature of the soft bottom channels, associated scour dynamics and necessary scour
protection methods that are a part of each bridge project with the Whitewater River Channel watershed.
Early coordination between RBF, CVWD and the City will be critical in order to gain concurrence on
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criteria and modeling methods as well as on any additional facilities the District will require as a result of
the proposed project.
Recently, in 2013 CVWD completed the construction of major channel improvements within the
CVSWC near the Jefferson Street Bridge which is downstream of the Dune Palms Road crossing. The
new 100 ft. deep concrete grade control structure will have a positive impact on the scour depths related
to upstream bridge foundations and channel slope lining. Our analysis of channel hydraulics and scour
will take this into consideration for the Dune Palms Road
Bridge. Another aspect of the CVWD channel improvement
project included the repair and protection of the sewer pipeline
located in the CVSWC. In addition, a portion of the Mid -Valley
Pipeline (54" dia. steel pipe for recycled water) was protected
with articulated concrete block. This pipeline is aligned with the
channel and located beneath Dune Palms Road. The bridge
column and foundations shall be placed to protect pipeline as
was the case for Adams Street bridge.
CVWD is responsible for the operations and maintenance of the
CVSWC. In past project low water crossing removal projects, CVWD issues encroachment permits for
the placement of a bridge structure through the channel (depending on the underlying fee ownership at the
location of the bridge sub -structure), construction operations, and construction of maintenance ramps on
one or both sides of the channel. As modeled by RBF in past projects, the installation of ramps normally
do not have a significant impact on the SPF surface water elevation.
Bridge Type Selection and Design
As mentioned above, proposed bridge is anticipated to be approximately 480 feet long and approximately
90 feet wide. The typical section will include a 6-ft sidewalk on both sides of the bridge with 1 ft. wide
barriers, two (2) 8-ft wide golf cart/shared bike lanes , two (2) 12-ft outside lanes, two (2) 12-ft inside
lanes, and a 12-ft painted median. This is a departure from the original bridge general plan in the HBP
funding application that anticipated two (2) 6 ft. shoulders.
Dune Palms Road shall remain open to vehicle and pedestrian traffic at all times during construction.
Therefore, a temporary at grade road widening will be required while the bridge is constructed in two
stages as noted on the RFP exhibits prepared by RBF.
The most suitable bridge type is a cast -in -place post -tensioned box girder due to superior structural
characteristics, aesthetics, and least cost for this span length range. One desired feature of prestressed
concrete is that the bridge is in compression and prevents water from penetrating into the structure
resulting in little or no maintenance during the lifetime of the bridge. This bridge type is identical to
nearby Adams Street and Jefferson Street Bridges which will not only be structurally efficient,
facilitate two- stage construction, but will also reflect the uniform architecture of the bridges in the
City of La Quinta.
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The 4- span arrangement of 110', 130', 130', and 110' considers the
balance span arrangement recommended by Caltrans Bridge Design
Specifications. The depth of structure may be slightly reduced to 5'-6"
based on the span to depth ratios allowed by Caltrans. Two (2)- column
pier arrangement is most efficient for staged construction. We prepared
preliminary seismic and service load calculations for column
refinements, and it appears oblong columns (5'-6" x 8'-0') will be
recommended in lieu of the circular columns noted in the HBP
application. These changes in bridge design will not impact the funding
requested in the original application.
In addition, with the highly scour susceptible soils in the channel bottom,
large diameter (1Oft) cast -in -drilled -hole (CIDH) concrete pile shafts
provide an excellent scour countermeasure, thus eliminating the need for additional scour
countermeasures in the channel bottom thus reducing possible delays as a result of Corps of Engineers
review and approvals for channel bottom modification.
The abutments will be supported on small (24in.) diameter CIDH piles with concrete slope protection.
From our recent experience with address scour in the eastern valley, the depth from the bottom of the
channel to the bottom of the potential scour for the SFP ranges between 30 to 40 feet, which will affect
the overall depth of the slope protection. RBF is very familiar with CVWD slope protection and actually
assisted CVWD in developing their standard details for Channel Slope Protection.
RBF has implemented the most recent revisions to Caltrans Bridge Design requirements into our bridge
designs including Seismic Design Criteria (SDC), Load Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) and 2010
Bridge Specifications, and updated 2011 Standard Plans, all of which will be used on this project.
Roadway Design and Street Improvements
RBF prepared the street improvement plans for Dune Palms Road
North of the CVWC to Blackhawk Way that will be modified and
used once the bridge has been constructed. Although the profile of
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elevations, the plans contain valuable data related to utility
locations, slope lining, and properties affected by the proposed
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south of the CVWC to Highway 111 by preparing grading, street,
and channel improvement plans for the proposed commercial site on
the southeast corner of the bridge.
The existing low water crossing removal and replacement with a bridge will require profile modifications
to address such concerns as SPF plus freeboard clearance with the low bridge member, design speed,
sight distance and accommodation of storm drainage facilities. CVWD's requirement for the placement
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of bridges over the CVSWC is to use the SPF plus one foot minimum of freeboard. The design of an
efficient roadway profile will assist in the overall project costs and expenses for the project.
In addition, RBF assisted the City by preparing the technical data
supporting the HBP funding application. With this knowledge and
background RBF has a unique understanding of the issues
associated with the project. For instance, right of way acquisition
will be required on the northeast and southeast corners of the
proposed bridge as well as the acquisition of one single family
residence and one mobile home in Dune Palms Mobile Estates.
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 three (3) separate parcels.
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Flood Control Channel
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600-030-010
Chin Family Prop Ltd Partnership
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11.29 Ac.
600-030-018
DWCG1
Vacant Commercial
8.92 Ac.
It is anticipated that various permanent slope and temporary easements will be required from the flood
control parcel (APN 600-010-009) in order to accommodate the new, all-weather bridge, as well as all
proposed channel improvements such as slope protections and cutoff walls. The maintaining of thorough,
proactive, and consistent communications with the Coachella Valley Water District and the City of La
Quinta will be crucial to avoiding any delays in acquiring all necessary interests.
Impacts to the mobile home park (APN 600-030-010) 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 additional right of way from the mobile home park,
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.
An important aspect of the bridge construction is to maintain safe vehicle and pedestrian access along
Dune Palms Road at all times. A temporary bypass road located to the east side of the existing roadway
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will allow for staging traffic and construction of the bridge in two phases. Once stage 1 of the bridge is
complete, 2 lanes of traffic and pedestrian access will be rerouted on to the bridge structure. This method
of staged construction was successfully used for Adams Street bridge.
The roadway improvements will also provide for CVWD maintenance road access at each end of the
bridge.
RBF is keenly aware of the importance of Quality Control on this and all Public Works projects. We
acknowledge there have been some recent issues related to rechecking of plans before they go out to
construction. Therefore, for this project we have added Tim Haile, PE to provide thorough QA/QC of all
design plans, specifications, and environmental documents. Mr. Haile is well versed in all roadway,
public works, utility coordination, Caltrans environmental, processing, and PS&E requirements.
Utility Coordination
Bridge replacements of low -flow roadway crossings typically
involve a combination of overhead and underground utilities
which are generally impacted by the proposed construction
improvements and thus will require coordination on location and
possible relocation of the facility. Through our reconnaissance of
the project site, RBF anticipates coordination efforts with I11),
Verizon and Time Warner Cable on their relocation and location
within the proposed bridge section, relocation and protection of
CVWD Water facilities outside of the bridge abutment limits and
possible relocation onto the bridge or trenched to a deeper
elevation below the scour potential limits, relocation of Gas Company facilities to outside of the bridge
abutment limits and possible relocation onto the bridge or trenched to a deeper elevation below the scour
potential limits.
Discussions and research with utility owners within the project area confirmed the presence of several
utility facilities that will be impacted by the construction. Based on preliminary research, several utility
owners have facilities within the project or its surrounding area. The exact locations of the following
facilities have not been verified.
UTILITY OWNER
FACILITY
CVWD
18" Sewer
CVWD
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CVWD
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Imperial Irrigation Dist.
Electric
There currently is an adjacent utility pole line to the east of the existing road bed, a 54-inch reclaimed
water line within the existing CVWD wash, an 18-inch water line within existing Dune Palms Road, and
sewer facilities to the north end of the project. It appears all of these facilities will be impacted by the
proposed construction. Construction staging indicates that a detour road will be built to the east of
existing Dune Palms Road. The best plan would be to temporarily relocate the water and the overhead
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power pole line into the detour area and abandon the existing facilities while the bridge is being
constructed. The relocation of all facilities (including the reclaimed water line and sewer facilitie should
be done prior to the construction of the bridge. Some utility owners may want to be placed in the new
structure and early contact will be made with all utility owners within the area to confirm any desire to do
so.
IID's approved power source shall be shown on the plan for permanent electrical power. All utility
conflicts must be noted at this time so advance preparations for clearing the utilities can begin. It should
be noted that the "concept review" stage frequently involves revisions and re -submittal before the
consultant is authorized to proceed to the next stage. Getting the concept correct is a critical aspect to
efficiently completing a custom design. We are aware of the importance of thorough communication and
documentation of meeting related to utility providers. RBF will keep a thorough log of all
communications with each utility provider.
RBF 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.
Regional Trail Facility Incorporation
CVAG is leading an effort to develop a Master Plan for the overall development of a multi -use facility
from Palm Springs to the Salton Sea, referred to as the CV Link. The final undercrossing details are
currently being finalized; however the current desirable section for the facility is a 22 feet wide.
Regardless of the final requested section for the undercrossing, the project coordinate with CVAG and
their consultant team, which RBF is team member providing design services for undercrossing and
overcrossing details. With the possible inclusion of a regional trail undercrossing at the abutments of the
proposed bridge, the slope protection
along the channel banks in the project
area will accommodate the bench area
for the proposed undercrossing and trail
facility. It has been our recent
experience with Adams Street that a
minor undercrossing does not affect the
SPF water surface profile to a degree
where it causes concern with CVWD
through the channel hydraulics review
process. However, the current desirable
trail section being proposed will require
the analysis of the trail bench within the
hydraulic model for this project.
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Section 3 Scope of Work Program
Phase i - Environmental Clearance & Project Study Report Equivalent
Task 1 Project Management
RBF will manage project duties for the Phase 1 component of the project in order to assure a cost-efficient, quality
process. As the prime contractor, our staff will provide a suite of disciplines to effectively coordinate and
communicate leading to project approval. Within this task, RBF will do the following:
1. Prepare and maintain the environmental quality control plan
2. Prepare monthly project documentation and invoicing
3. Prepare and maintain the project schedule for environmental approval activities
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RBF will take an aggressive approach to ensure the timely resolution of issues. Note: This budget assumes tthe/
project EA/IS phase will take no more than 14 months. If this project phase lasts longer, the budget for proje
management will be adjusted to accommodate additional meetings, monthly documentation, etc.
Coordination with City of La Quinta. RBF will prepare for and attend monthly meetings with the City of La �rf
Quinta (City) regarding environmental processing of documents, resolution of issues, strategy development, etc. �D v�
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Project Coordination and PDT Meetings. RBF will prepare for and attend meetings of the Project Development
Team (PDT). RBF assumes 14 PDT meetings.
Coordination with Caltrans District 8. RBF will coordinate with the Caltrans District 8 Environmental Office in
order to prepare and process the appropriate and necessary documentation.
Agency Coordination. RBF will coordinate with appropriate agencies through PDT meetings, an agency scoping
meeting, and direct contact. Concerns and issues expressed by agency representatives will be documented in a
database to ensure that expressed concerns are recorded, communicated to the full PDT, and addressed. The
following agencies are likely to be among those included in the coordination effort: City of La Quinta, County of
Riverside, Caltrans, South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), the State
Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), and the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
Deliverables:
• Meeting Agenda, Exhibits, Deliverables Log, and Schedule
• Maintain decision and deliverable log
• Maintain project schedule
Task 2 Environmental Approval
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 the parameters of the analysis, scheduling and understanding of
the project. Based upon concept plan information and supporting data developed under separate engineering tasks,
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RBF 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. RBF 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 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). RBF will prepare the Preliminary Environmental
Studies (PES) Form in coordination with the City and Caltrans' District 8 Local Assistance Office Chief, and
pursuant to Chapter 6 (Environmental Procedures) of Caltrans' Local Assistance Procedures Manual. The PES Form
is utilized exclusively for local federally -aided projects off the State Highway System (SHS), and is used to confirm
the type and breadth of technical studies and the ultimate required NEPA-compliant document for the project. The
PES Form will require signatures from Caltrans' Professionally Qualified Staff regarding the level of required
cultural resources (i.e., Section 106) documentation for the project. Caltrans' District Senior Environmental Planner
and Local Assistance Engineer will also review and sign the PES Form. It is anticipated that a site meeting to
include City representatives, including the RBF team, and pertinent staff from Caltrans would be performed as part
of the PES Form submittal to assess site -related conditions and potential impacts warranting further study. In
addition, an Initial Site Assessment Checklist and Visual Impact Assessment Questionnaire will be completed and
included as part of the PES Form submittal.
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. RBF'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,
RBF 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 RBF:
[Biologiical) Natural Environment Study -Minimal Impact (NES-MI). RBF 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, 2007) 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, RBF 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 RBF 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 optimal results, RBF recommends conducting the
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fieldwork in the springtime (i.e., April or May), if possible. This will maximize our ability to effectively detect and
positively identify sensitive species, particularly plants.
A jurisdictional delineation, described below, will be conducted as part of this NES. Additional focused surveys that
may be required are described in the Potential Additional Technical Studies section below.
RBF will prepare an NES that will include a description of the field methods used and the results of the biological
assessment 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. If any sensitive resources are found on the site,
RBF will prepare and include in the NES 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. Our 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). The proposed scope of services includes preparation of a draft NES to be reviewed by (1) the City of
La Quinta, and (2) Caltrans. RBF will prepare and distribute up to five copies of the NES for each of the three
review cycles and will respond to comments and update the NES as needed for completion of each cycle.
The RBFs biologist will be available to attend up to three team meetings, including PDT meetings.
Deliverables:
Four (4) copies of Draft NES-MI
Six (6) copies of the Final NES-MI
Comments will be addressed until final approvals are obtained
Jurisdictional Delineation. RBF 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. RBF 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. RBF 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 EA/IS. Further actions coordinating the delineation will be completed while
permitting the project.
Deliverables:
Four (4) copies of Draft Delineation Report
Six (6) copies of the Final Delineation Report
Comments will be addressed until final approvals are obtained
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
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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 projects potentially significant cultural and paleontological resources.
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). The work will consist of:
• Coordinate APE map with Caltrans
• Record search to determine the existence of previously recorded resources at Eastern Information Center
• Record search for sacred lands from the Native American Heritage Commission
• Follow up contact with all Native Americans the Commission recommends
• Prepare log of Native American contact results
• Research to prepare project environmental, prehistoric and historic settings
■ Intensive field survey of the project APE location
■ Documentation of sites discovered (not expected)
• Prepare Historic Properties Survey Report with an appended Archaeological Survey Report
In addition, we believe a Paleontological Identification Report (PIR) will be required as the project area is within the
known boundaries of prehistoric Lake Cahuilla which has previously produced scientifically significant fossils. All
work will comply with the Caltrans Standard Environmental Reference Volume 1, Chapter 8 on Paleontology.
The work will consist of:
• Record search to determine the existence of previously recorded resources at Western Science Center
• Research to prepare project geological and paleontological settings
• Paleontological Sensitivity Analysis
• Prepare Paleontological Identification Report
Deliverables:
• Four (4) copies of Draft HPSR, Draft ASR, and Draft PIR
Six (6) copies of the Final HPSR, Final ASR, and Final PIR
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Air Quality Report. RBF 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, fixture qualitative PM2.5 and PMIO hot -spot analyses
should be based on the Transportation Conformity Guidance for Qualitative Hot -Spot Analyses in PM2.5
and PMIO Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas, which was adopted on March 2006. The PM10
Interagency Consultation Form will be prepared and submitted to the Southern California Association of
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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. RBF 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 Quali�y 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. RBF 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. RBF 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, RBF 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.
RBF 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, RBF
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
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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 RBF.
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._ RBF will prepare a Noise Impact Analysis assessing the project's potential effects on
existing and future noise conditions. RBF 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, RBF 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. Construction would occur during implementation of the proposed project. RBF will
analyze noise impacts from construction sources based on the equipment expected to be used, length of specific
construction task, equipment power type (gasoline or diesel engine), horsepower, load factor, and percent of time in
use. EPA -recommended noise emission levels will be used for the construction equipment. The construction noise
impacts will be evaluated in terms of maximum noise levels (dBA Lma,), and the frequency of occurrence at adjacent
sensitive locations. Analysis requirements will be based on the sensitivity of the area and the Noise Ordinance
specifications of the City.
Initial Site Assessment ISA . RBF 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 I Environmental Site
Assessment Process. The following tasks will be conducted as part of this evaluation:
• RBF 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. RBF will utilize a database service to perform this search.
• 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.
• RBF will conduct a visual survey of the study area via public right-of-way to identify any obvious areas of
hazardous waste contamination.
• If hazardous waste sites are identified within the study area (via governmental records and/or the visual
survey), RBF will review available public records for up to three parcels at the appropriate oversight
agency to determine the potential impact to the project.
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RBF 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. If required by Caltrans, RBF 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.
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), RBF will prepare a Water Quality Assessment (WQA) Report for the proposed
project. The report 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:
* Four (4) copies of Draft WQA Report
* Six (6) copies of the Final WQA Report
* Comments will be addressed until final approvals are obtained
Traffic Technical Memo Analysis. RBF will conduct a traffic analysis for the Dune Palms Road bridge
improvements. RBF 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 Road bridge improvements are not capacity
increasing, therefore no traffic mitigation is anticipated and a traffic technical memo is expected to adequate.
Deliverables:
• 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
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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 RBF 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
• 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 Relocation Impact Memorandum. It is understood that the proposed project will potentially
result in the displacement of residences and/or businesses due to anticipated right-of-way requirements, depending
on final design. For the proposed project, RBF assumes that a Relocation Impact Memorandum (RIM) will be
prepared. Specifically, pursuant to Caltrans' Right -of -Way Manual, Chapter 10 (Relocation Assistance), Subsection
10.02.04.00 (Relocation Impact Documents), RIMs can be prepared for projects that require fewer than ten
displacements and there is ample replacement property. The approved RIM will be signed by the appropriate
Caltrans right-of-way representative.
Task 2.6 Environmental Documents. This task will be provided by RBF in conjunction with its
subconsultant Power Engineers, together referred to as RBF.
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Draft Preliminary Environmental Evaluation. Working in consultation with the relevant agencies, RBF 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, RBF 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.
RBF will prepare separate environmental documents for NEPA and CEQA compliance. We anticipate the
documents will consist of a Categorical Exclusion (CE) per Caltrans and FHWA guidelines, and an Initial Study (IS)
per the City of La Quinta The format will be determined in discussions with the agencies.
Final Preliminary Environmental Evaluation. RBF will incorporate the City and Caltrans comments into the
Environmental Evaluation.
Screencheck Draft Environmental Document. RBF will incorporate the purpose and need/project description from
prior task(s) and the technical studies into the Screencheck document. Based upon available data, RBF will prepare
sections for land use, public safety, public services, recreation, and utilities. RBF will rely on RBF'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
• What potential mitigation measures are appropriate for such impacts
• Whether the mitigation measures reduce all impacts below a level of significance
RBF 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, RBF 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. RBF will prepare the requisite public
notices under State and federal law for distribution of the IS. RBF 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. RBF 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, RBF would meet with City staff to
review any received comments on the IS and to discuss potential responses to these comments. Then, RBF 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. RBF 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, RBF 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.
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Final Administrative Record. Prior to Caltrans action on the CE and City action on the MND, RBF 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 RBF. 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. RBF 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.•
• 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
Task 3 Utility Coordination
RBF and its subconsultant, Butsko Utility Design together will be referred to as RBF for this task. RBF will review
existing utility information available from the City and contact utility owners to identify major facilities located in
the project area. This information will be shown on the project base maps, and be used to determine significant
impacts to facilities and the cost estimates resulting from those impacts. The utilities that are affected for this project
include:
• CVWD (Water, Sewer, and Recycled Water)
• Southern California Gas Company
■ Verizon Telephone Company
• Time Warner Cable Company
• Imperial Irrigation District (Electrical)
Utility Information Requests and Coordination. Utility company information and contacts will be assembled and
compiled in a matrix format. An initial utility information request letter will be mailed and followed up with a
phone call. RBF will request information for existing and proposed improvements planned by the utility owners in
the project area. Dates of contacts, mailings and document receipts will be logged into the matrix. A follow-up
mailing will include sending copies of the Utility Base Map to the utility owners, showing known utilities and
requesting verification of existing facilities. RBF will provide the necessary notifications via phone calls, email and
letter to ensure that the utility companies provide known facility information and are aware of all necessary
relocation as a result of the project. The relocation will also include anticipated temporary and final relocations
necessary for the future bridge crossing of the storm channel.
This Scope of Work excludes utility relocation design. Utility companies will perform design work with their own
forces in preparing final utility relocation plans. No design fees have been included for the preparation of final
signed plans, specifications, and cost estimates for any interim or permanent utility relocation.
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 will 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
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Utility Potholing Exhibit and Field Data Collection. RBF will show the location of utilities to be potholed, if any,
on the utility sheets and submit the sheets to the City for verification and approval. Prior to initiating potholing
activities, RBF will prepare an exhibit showing the proposed locations for potholes. The exhibit will show the RBF
recommended number and locations for potholing to sufficiently identify known underground utilities within the
construction limits. RBF will collect pothole data based on the City approved pothole location exhibit. All pothole
information will be placed on the utility base map for future use and reference. Depending on the final City Staff
approved number of potholes, potholing will be bill per each basis according to the fee proposal. For the purposes
of this proposal, RBF has assumed twelve (12) pothole locations.
RBF will review record drawings and proposed future utility improvements as provided by the Utility companies as
mentioned above. This information will be placed on the utility base file.
Deliverables:
• Utility company plat maps depicting facility locations
• Utility base map
• Pothole Exhibit
Pothole Data Collection
Task 4 Topographic Base Mapping
RBF will provide aerial mapping of the proposed project from 1,000 feet north and south of the centerline of
Coachella Valley Strom Water Channel (CVSWC) along Dune Palms Road for a corridor 200 feet right and left of
centerline. In addition, RBF will obtain aerial topographic data along the CVSWC 1,500 feet up and downstream of
the proposed bridge crossing which will be used in the analysis of the channel hydraulics. The roadway topography
shall include, but not limited to, all features within the ROW and beyond to locate existing facilities, 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, RBF 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 Road. 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.
RBF shall research the records, perform a field walk and compile on the construction plans the monumentation
(including, but not limited to, centerline, right-of-way and section corners) that may be vulnerable to disturbance,
destruction, or covering by material as a result of construction, reconstruction or maintenance. Prior to construction,
the City shall have a qualified land surveyor field locate each monument and set and measure sufficient reference tie
accessory points to each monument, as required under Section 8771 of the Professional Land Surveyor Act, and file
a preliminary Corner Record document with the County Surveyors Office, also required under Section 8773.3 of
said Land Surveyors Act. After completion of construction, reconstruction or maintenance, the City shall have a
qualified land surveyor replace any disturbed or destroyed monuments as required under said Section 8773.3, and
submit a final Corner Record to the County Surveyors Office for filing as a public record, said final Corner Record
document showing the monument(s) destroyed, tied out and replaced.
Deliverables:
• Topographic base mapping
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RBF's subconsultant, Earth Mechanics Inc. (EMI) will conduct a field investigation, performing laboratory tests,
and conducting analyses to develop geotechnical parameters and recommendations for the design and construction
of the proposed structures (bridge and retaining wall) and roadway pavement.
Field Investi ag tion. The goals of this task are to document observations of subsurface conditions and collect soil
samples for laboratory testing. We propose the following boring program:
Design Element
No. of Borings
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Large bulk samples will be collected for the near -surface soil. Relatively undisturbed and disturbed samples will be
collected at approximately 5-foot intervals. The California sampler will be used alternating with the Standard
Penetration Test (SPT) sampler. Three disturbed samples from each of the two deep borings will also be collected
for grain -size distribution; results of the grain -size distribution will be used for scour analysis.
Laboratory Testing. The field boring logs will be reviewed and analyzed to select bulk and undisturbed samples for
laboratory testing. The following laboratory tests are envisioned:
• In -place moisture and unit weight • Maximum density
• Grain -size analysis • Corrosivity
• Collapse potential • Sand Equivalent
• Direct Shear 0 R-Value
Additional tests may be necessary depending on the subsurface conditions. All tests will be conducted in general
accordance with Caltrans Test Methods and/or ASTM Standards.
Engineering Analyses. Results obtained from the field and laboratory testing program will be used to establish an
idealized soil profile and strength parameters for bridge and retaining wall foundation design, and slope stability and
settlement calculations for the approaches. EMI will provide information on remediation measures if the site soils
are corrosive to concrete or steel structures. R-value will be used to determine composite pavement structural
sections using Traffic Indices provided by you.
Report Preparation. EMI will prepare three reports: a Preliminary Foundation Report (PFR) for the Bridge Type
Selection, a Foundation Report (FR) for the bridge PS&E submittal, and a brief letter report for the roadway
pavement and embankment, and retaining wall foundation. Format and content of the PFR and FR will follow
Caltrans guidelines.
Five copies of the draft version of the reports will be submitted for review. Review comments will be incorporated
into final reports and five copies will be submitted.
Deliverables:
• Preliminary Foundation Report
Foundation Report
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Task 6 Preliminary Design Plans
RBF will develop a 35% street plan and profile showing the proposed roadway section and proposed profile as
based on the results of the channel hydraulics, top of the proposed channel lining and the Bridge Type Selection. In
addition, this plan will show all known utility conflicts caused by the proposed construction. RBF will submit 3
copies of the plans to the City for review, comment and approval.
Deliverables:
Geometric Layout
35% Plans
Task 7 Bridge Type Selection/Preliminary Engineering Report
RBF will perform a Bridge Type Selection Study on the preferred structure type brought forward from the Structures
Advance Planning Study. The Consultant will update the APS and perform preliminary calculations to determine the
substructure dimensions and foundations. Consultant will then prepare a Bridge Type Selection Report consisting of
a Bridge Type Selection Recommendation making note of all critical assumptions of the design, Bridge General
Plan, preliminary construction cost estimate, preliminary hydraulics report and preliminary foundation report. The
General Plan will present plan, elevation and cross -sectional views of the selected bridge type. The Bridge Type
Selection Report will be submitted to the Client for review and authorization to begin final design of the bridge.
Deliverables:
• Bridge Type Selection Report
Task 8 Preliminary Engineers Estimate
RBF 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, private property improvements, utility
relocations, right-of-way, and water quality measures.
Deliverables:
• Preliminary Engineers Estimate
Task 9 Whitewater River Channel Hydraulics
Task 9.1 Channel Hydraulics. RBF will perform supporting water surface profile hydraulic analysis of
the Whitewater River crossing to verify that the minimum freeboard requirements and flood protection levels are
provided which are consistent with local and federal jurisdiction requirements. Water surface profiles will examine
several different sets of conditions including multi -frequency analysis (2, 10, 25, 100-year and Standard Project
Flood (SPF)). Per Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) requirements, the crossing will convey the Standard
Project Flood (SPF).
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
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upon digital topographic mapping and supplemented with field surveyed cross sections. The surveyed cross sections
and the hydraulic model will extend approximately 1000 feet upstream and downstream of the proposed bridge
crossing.
The proposed bridge section will be incorporated into the model to determine the effects of the bridge construction
on the channel hydraulics. The channel hydraulics will be used to verify that minimum freeboard requirements and
flood protection levels are provided which are consistent with local and federal jurisdiction requirements.
Development of adequate effective flow area for the bridge channel section is the critical element to ensure adequate
level of flood protection and service life of the bridge. Bridge hydraulics must consider the effect of debris
accumulation which impinge and collect on the bridge piers.
The primary criteria for the design of the bridge requires determination of the (1) maximum water surface for the
low -chord of the bridge deck and (2) maximum scour depth in order to protection the piers and abutments.
Evaluation of the maximum water surface is sensitive to the streambed material which affects the roughness
coefficient
Task 9.2 Scour Analysis. The introduction of manmade structures into the river geometry will cause local
scour or the removal of streambed material resulting from vortices induced by flow obstructions. Long-term trends
of the river system may change the service life of the bridge. The total scour at bridge crossings is comprised of
three components which include: (1) long-term aggradation and degradation, (2) contraction scour, and (3) local
scour.
RBF will perform a qualitative evaluation of the long-term aggradation/degradation potential based on previous
studies of the Whitewater River for the purposes of establishing the bridge foundation requirements. The procedures
outlined in the Federal Highway Administration "Stream Stability at Highway Structures," HEC-20 will be used for
the analysis. This analysis will determine potential long-term aggradation/degradation of the river at the bridge
crossing location. This scope of work is based on the preparation of a Level 1, "Qualitative Analysis". Level 2,
"Basic Engineering Analysis" studies and Detailed Level 3 mathematical and physical model studies are not
included in this scope of work, and can be completed for an additional fee if determined to be necessary.
Bridge Local Scour Analysis — RBF will develop the local scour analysis to evaluate the potential adjustment of the
streambed profile in the vicinity of the bridge because of local modifications to the hydraulics with the bridge
structure, such as piers, or encroachments by the abutments. Evaluation will include applying various empirical
relations to quantify the amount of local scour. In addition, the procedures outlined by the Federal Highway
Administration, Evaluating Scour at Bridges, HEC-18, will be applied to estimate total local scour. To meet CVWD
criteria, pier scour will also be assessed using the Blench Regime Equation will also be used to estimate pier scour.
This task shall also include the calculation of contraction scour based on the results of the hydraulic analysis.
Local hydrology analysis - Peak discharges, runoff quantities and flood hydrographs for the 2-year, 5-year, 10-year,
25-year, 50-year, 100-year return periods and for the SPF will be prepared for use in designing the local drainage
system impacted by the Project improvements.
Deliverables:
Preliminary and final hydraulic reports documenting the analysis of both the hydraulic and scour analysis will
be prepared which summarized the engineering investigation. Reports will be prepared for the 65%, 95% and
Final submittals. These reports shall include the background for the hydraulics, watershed hydrology, design
criteria, constraints, design assumptions, references, and flood protection requirements for the project. The
reports will be prepared in a format suitable for review by the governing agencies.
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Task 10 Conceptual Bridge Railing Aesthetics
RBF shall develop an Aesthetics Plan and coordinate the structural and landscape aesthetic treatment concept of the
railing with the design team. RBF will develop up to two (2) bridge railing aesthetic treatment concepts for review,
comment and approval by the City staff.
All working sketches and exhibits in strip map, 8'/z x 11, and 11 x 17 formats will illustrate general dimensions and
proportions of the aesthetic treatments. All final design elements and aesthetics construction details will be prepared
by the individual design functional discipline and incorporated into their respective plans and specifications.
No 3-D renderings, models, or visual graphics are assumed as a part of this scope of work.
RBF shall back -check the final details, dimensions, and constructed design elements prepared by the individual
design functional discipline and incorporated into their respective plans and specifications for consistency and
conformity to the intent of the approved Aesthetics Concept Plan.
Deliverables:
• Two railing aesthetics concepts
• Detailed Exhibit for Railing Concept
Task 11 Preliminary Right of Way Cost Study
RBF's subconsultant Overland Pacific Cutler (OPC) will provide support for this task. The proposed bridge
improvement design may require the acquisition or partial acquisition of up to three (3) parcels surrounding the
project site.
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 three (3) separate
parcels.
600-010-009 CVCWD Flood Control Channel 47.18 Ac.
600-030-010 Chin Family Prop Ltd Partnership Mobile Home Park with SFR. 11.29 Ac.
600-030-018 DWCG1 Vacant Commercial 8.92 Ac.
It is anticipated that various permanent slope and temporary easements will be required from the flood control parcel
(APN 600-010-009) in order to accommodate the new, all-weather bridge, as well as all proposed channel
improvements such as slope protections and cutoff walls. The maintaining of thorough, proactive, and consistent
communications with the Coachella Valley Water District and the City of La Quinta will be crucial to avoiding any
delays in acquiring all necessary interests.
Impacts to the mobile home park (APN 600-030-010) at the northeast corner of the 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 additional right of way from the mobile home park, 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
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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.
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. 1. At the 35% Plan stage, OPC 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.
The Scope of Work for the Cost Study includes:
1. OPC 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 OPC cost estimating formats.
4. OPC 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 R/W
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Phase 2 - Final Design
Task 2-1 Project Management
RBF will manage project duties for the Phase 2 component of the project in order to assure a cost-efficient, quality
process. As the prime contractor, our staff will provide a suite of disciplines to effectively coordinate and
communicate leading to project approval. Within this task, RBF will do the following:
Prepare and maintain the quality control plan
Prepare monthly project documentation and invoicing
Prepare and maintain the project schedule for design approval activities
RBF will take an aggressive approach to ensure the timely resolution of issues. Note: This budget assumes that the
project design phase will take no more than 12 months. If this project phase lasts longer, the budget for project
management will be adjusted to accommodate additional meetings, monthly documentation, etc.
Coordination with City of La Quinta. RBF will prepare for and attend monthly meetings with the City of La
Quinta regarding the design processing, resolution of issues, strategy development, etc.
Project Coordination and PDT Meetings. RBF will prepare for and attend meetings of the Project Development
Team (PDT). RBF assumes 12 PDT meetings.
Agency Coordination. RBF will coordinate with appropriate agencies through PDT meetings, an agency scoping
meeting, and direct contact. Concerns and issues expressed by agency representatives will be documented in a
database to ensure that expressed concerns are recorded, communicated to the full PDT, and addressed. The
following agencies are likely to be among those included in the coordination effort: City of La Quinta, County of
Riverside, Caltrans, South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), the State
Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), and the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
Deliverables:
• Meeting Agenda, Exhibits, Deliverables Log, and Schedule
• Maintain decision and deliverable log
■ Maintain project schedule
Task 2-2 Environmental Permitting
RBF will obtain all necessary environmental (regulatory) permits for the project within the CVSWC. RBF 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
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completed, the cost for permitting actions cannot be accurately estimated. Based on a preliminary field review, RBF
believes that the project would qualify for an NWP. The firm's permitting services include the following:
Coordination with Project Team. RBF 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. RBF will arrange meetings, prepare agendas and distribute minutes and other relevant
materials.
Initial Coordination with Regulatory Agencies. RBF 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. RBF will arrange meetings with representatives of the Corps and
RWQCB. RBF 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, RBF will prepare and submit the necessary permit application materials.
RBF anticipates the following actions:
The Corps will provide Section 404 authorization under a NWP.
The RWQCB will issue Section 401 Water Quality Certification.
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. RBF 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:
• The jurisdictional delineation completed by RBF.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. RBF 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
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■ 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
• 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. RBF 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
• 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,
RBF 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, RBF 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
■ Two (2) Copies of Final 1602 Application
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Task 2-3 Street Improvement Plans
RBF will prepare the necessary roadway improvement plans using AutoCAD 2010 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. This task
includes:
• Preparing a project title sheet consisting of the City standard sheets along with pertinent notes and
location maps.
• Preparing typical cross sections for the roadway at intervals that adequately represent changes in
roadway cross-section. The typical sections will identify existing and proposed improvements.
■ Developing the final horizontal layout and the vertical profile alignment for the proposed roadway
based on the approved alignment layout and City comments. Street reconstruction length is assumed
to be 1,200 lineal feet including the bridge.
• Preparing street layout plan and vertical profile drawings for all roadway improvements. The street
layout plans will also include removals, grading, and drainage schemes based on the approved
preliminary design.
• Preparing roadway cross sections identifying existing and proposed ground at 50 foot intervals over the
Project length for the purpose of earthwork calculations.
• Preparing traffic signing and striping plans for the proposed reconstruction length.
• Preparing traffic detour plans for anticipated street closure for construction. A pedestrian crossing shall
be designed along the current Dune Palms Road for use for the public during construction.
■ Slope protection improvement plans including any requested details for maintenance ramps, slope
protection and regional trail undercrossing. Slope protection plans shall be for a maximum length of
500 LF on the north side and 500 LF on the south side of the channel.
• Retaining wall plans and profile. It is anticipated two retaining walls (900 LF total) will be required for
design, located along the east side of Dune Palms Road on each end of the bridge.
■ Preparing storm drainage plans and outlet details as necessary. Drainage plans will only include the
necessary conveyance of local drainage low points as created by the project. Plan and profile
construction drawings based on City and CVWD standards for storm drain and associated laterals.
This storm runoff will be discharged into the CVSWC. Once the final storm drain plans have been
submitted and approved by the City, specific sheets will be sent to CVWD for approval and inclusion
in the permanent encroachment permit.
• RBF will prepare final roadway plans in conformance with the approved preliminary alignment plans
and submit to the City for review at 65% and 100% completion. Mylar plan sheets will be submitted
after the approved of the 100% plan submittal package.
RBF 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 to the east, west, north and/or south, RBF will reference in existing striping based on topographic information
and field review.
Deliverables:
■ Street Improvements plans at 65%, 100%, Mylar Check and Mylar stages
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Task 2-4 Hydrology and Hydraulics Report
This project will only consider storm water runoff developed within the roadway right of way. RBF anticipates that
the existing catch basin on the west side of Dune Palms Road will need to be removed and replaced as a result of the
change in roadway profile in the area. RBF will need to determine the drainage area for the proposed catch basin
and place it at the proposed low point of the roadway. RBF will prepare design level hydrology analysis to
determine proposed and ultimate design flows within the proposed Dune Palms Road right-of-way to verify that the
25-year storm will not exceed curb height and the 100-year storm will not exceed right-of-way. Street hydraulic
analysis will be performed to evaluate flooded width requirements.
A final hydrology/hydraulics report summarizing all pertinent design criteria and calculations will be submitted for
review by the Agencies.
Deliverables:
• Hydraulics Report
Task 2-5 Final Bridge Plans
Task 2-5.1 65% PS&E. Upon receipt of the City's written approval of the selected bridge type, Consultant
will prepare the 65 percent plans (unchecked details). All structure design calculations and plans will conform to
Caltrans and any Client requirements and will be submitted for review by the client. The bridge will be designed by
a California -registered civil engineer in accordance with the current version of the following manuals:
• Caltrans Bridge Design Specifications (LRFD)
• Caltrans Seismic Design Criteria (SDC)
• Caltrans Bridge Memos to Designers
• Caltrans Bridge Design Aids
The level of effort is based on the baseline cast -in -place post -tensioned concrete box girder bridge. The scope of
work and design fee may need to be adjusted if a different structure alternative is selected for final design.
A set of draft plans (unchecked details) will be prepared in AutoCAD 2010 in accordance with the applicable
provisions of the following Caltrans manuals and in conformance with any Client requirements:
Caltrans Bridge Design Details;
Plans Preparation Manual; and
Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) Guide.
The assumed baseline alternative is a cast -in -place post -tensioned concrete box girder bridge. The following bridge
plan sheets are anticipated:
1. General Plan
2. Index to Plans
3. Deck Contours
4. Foundation Plan
5. Abutment 1 Layout
6. Abutment 5 Layout
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10. Pier Layout
11. Pier Details No. 1
12. Pier Details No. 2
13. Typical Section
14. Girder Layout
15. Girder Reinforcement
16. Girder Details
17. Barrier Details
18. Railing Details No. 1
19. Railing Details No. 2
20. Utility Details
21. Miscellaneous Details
22. Joint Seal Assembly
23. Structure Approach
24. Structure Approach Drainage Details
25. Log of Test Borings (by others)
A complete bound set of design calculations will be prepared and submitted to the Client for review.
Deliverables:
• Structural Design Calculations
• Plans (Unchecked Details)
Task 2-5.2 Bridge Independent Check. A California -registered RBF civil engineer who is not directly
involved in the initial design of the structure will independently check the bridge design. The independent check
will be performed in accordance with the applicable design criteria and will include generating independent check
design calculations and review of the plans and special provisions. This also includes a QA/QC review of the plans
and specifications by a senior bridge engineer.
Any significant differences between the initial design and the independent check will be resolved between the two
licensed engineers until substantial agreement on the final design is achieved. Any required changes will be made to
the design and construction documents.
The level of effort is based on the baseline cast -in -place post -tensioned concrete box girder bridge. The scope of
work and design fee may need to be adjusted if a different structure alternative is selected for final design.
Task 2-5.3 95 % PS&E. RBF shall prepare 95 percent PS&E for review and approval of the City. The 95
percent PS&E shall include 65 percent PS&E updated in response to comments from the City and the bridge
independent checker. In addition, a 3"d party engineer within RBF shall perform a check of all non -bridge plans,
specifications, and engineer's estimate for completeness and accuracy.
The Special Provisions for the roadway and bridge will be based upon Caltrans Standard Special Provisions (SSP's).
Consultant will prepare technical Special Provisions for bidding to be included by the client in their bid documents.
It is understood the Client will incorporate the Caltrans Standard Specifications and project SSP's into their bid
documents (i.e. Notice to Contractors, Instructions to Bidders, Contractor Forms, etc.) and coordinate the
specifications with any other non -bridge bid items.
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The Consultant will prepare itemized quantity take -off calculations and a construction cost estimate for the bridge
and roadway construction.
Deliverables:
• Plans
• Bridge Design Calculations
• Independent Check Design Calculations
• Draft Special Provisions
• Itemized Cost Estimates
Task 2-5.4 100% PS&E. Following the reviews by the City, agreed -upon revisions shall be made to the 95%
PS&E. The specifications, half-size plans, and other bid documents will be submitted to the City for final approval.
Deliverables:
• Half-size set of Plans
• Final Special Provisions
■ Itemized Cost Estimate
Task 2-5.5 Final PS&E. After receipt of final approval, an original set of stamped and signed plans and an
engineer's estimate will be submitted to the City for its use in developing bid documents and soliciting construction
bids. The Consultant shall provide the quantity calculations to the City for use in administering the contract. Once
the final plans have been submitted and approved by the City, specific sheets will be sent to CVWD for approval
and inclusion in the permanent encroachment permit.
Deliverables:
Full-size "D" size Mylar set of Plans signed and stamped Final Plans
Technical Special Provisions
Engineer's Estimate
Task 2-6 Final Itemized Engineering Cost Estimate
Starting with the 65% Package Submittal, RBF shall prepare a Final Quantity and Cost Estimate. The estimate will
be submitted with both the 100% and Mylar plan check reviews.
Deliverables:
• Engineer's Estimate at each Package Submittal
Task 2-7 Specification and Bid Document
RBF shall prepare construction specifications, using the City "boilerplate" for the contract documents and general
provisions. Technical specifications shall be prepared for construction of each item of work in the Project. It is
anticipated that all of the above mentioned plans, (street and bridge), will be bid under one construction bid
document.
Deliverables:
• Specifications and Bid Package at each Package Submittal
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Task 2-8 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
RBF will prepare a conceptual Storm Water Pollution Plan (SWPPP) for the project. The project is anticipated to
result in more than 1 acre of disturbed soil area and will require a SWPPP and an erosion control plan layout sheet.
It is assumed the SWPPP will be prepared in accordance with the current MS4 Permits requirements.
Deliverable:
• Completed SWPPP for Project Construction
Task 2-9 CVWD Encroachment Permit
RBF shall fill out the appropriate CVWD encroachment forms for the construction, operation and maintenance of
the Dune Palms Road 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:
• Completed CVWD Encroachment Permit
Task 2-10 Legal and Exhibits
RBF shall prepare up to nine (9) Legal Description and Exhibits for either temporary construction easements or right
of way acquisition. The 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 project.
Deliverables:
• Nine (9) Legal Descriptions and Exhibits
Task 2-11 Right of Way Acquisition Services
After initial investigation of the potential impacts of the project, OPC assumes that three (3) parcels, one (1) single
family home, and one (1) mobile home will need to be formally appraised. The result will be four (4) acquisition
cases (the single family home and its associated parcel being acquired together), and two (2) relocation cases (single
family home and mobile home). As the agency's right of way engineering team completes legal descriptions and
plat maps for all impacted parcels, OPC will review to ensure that the latest design elements are incorporated and
that all ownership interests are accurate in preparation for the appraisal and negotiations efforts. During this process,
OPC will review preliminary title reports to determine potential title clearance activities that will need to take place.
Once the review of the design team's legal descriptions and plat maps is complete, OPC's fee appraisal team and our
sub consultants' appraisal review teams will provide valuation services for each temporary and permanent interest
and impacted tenant -owned improvement. As these reports are finalized, the agency will review the findings and
establish the Determination of Just Compensation for each property owner offer package. OPC will subsequently
draft the offer packages and all applicable acquisition agreements, submit them to the agency for final approval, and
negotiate owner settlements. Relocation efforts will be completed per the Uniform Act and subsequent relocation
claims will be processed through the agency. Once an amenable agreement is reached with the property owner, a
Purchase and Sale Agreement will be executed by each respective ownership and an escrow account will be
established to facilitate agency payment and any required title clearance activities. When the transaction closes and
owner payments are disbursed, OPC will begin coordination with the appropriate state and federal oversight
authorities to secure right of way certification. Where voluntary agreements are not possible, OPC will coordinate
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with the agency's legal counsel in eminent domain proceedings and provide all relevant property and negotiations
details to support the condemnation task.
Utility Coordination/Relocation. At the completion of 65% plans OPC will discuss and determine utility conflicts
based on potholing results and design requirements. It is anticipated that there will be 4 conflicts (identified above).
OPC will coordinate and attend meetings with utility owners and the design team. OPC will issue Relocation Claim
Letters to utility owners, and request relocation plans, cost estimates, possible easement requirements, schedule, and
claims of liability from each utility owner.
OPC will confirm with the design team that relocation plans will comply with the requirements of the construction
of the project. OPC will continue to coordinate meetings with the design team and utility owners. OPC will deliver
a Notice to Owner to relocate utilities, Report of Investigation or similar document that illustrates "prior rights"
information, easement requirements (if any), cost estimates, final liability determinations, schedule, and
performance of work (by contractor or utility owner). OPC will prepare Utility Agreements, if necessary, and have
them executed by each utility owner in conflict.
Also, while not necessarily needing to be a key issue, the displacement of occupants can be politically charged, as
well as delay a project if appropriate relocation procedures are not followed, payment of relocation claims are not
expeditious, or described policies and timing described to occupants are not followed. OPC will follow all
regulations and provide exemplary advisory services throughout the relocation process to keep the occupant(s)
informed and aware of their eligibility and how to claim benefits. OPC, in advance of relocation eligibility, will
coordinate with the City on their approval process for relocation documents and claims, as well as understanding of
the timing to receive payments for eligible relocation expenses.
Upon environmental approval of the project, OPC 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. OPC 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.
OPC 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. OPC 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 OPC'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.
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• Monthly status reports
• R/W Schedule
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.
Deliverable:
• Three (3) preliminary title reports with back-up documentation
Appraisal Services - Up to (S) Appraisal Reports (3 parcels, 1 SFR, 1 mobile home)
1. OPC 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. OPC will receive and analyze the completed appraisal report accordingly.
Deliverables:
• (5) Appraisal Reports
Negotiate Right of Way Settlement/Prepare Acquisition Documents - (4) Owners (3 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.
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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.
Deliverables:
• (4) Acquisition Documents
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.
Deliverables:
• Recorded deeds, Policies of Title Insurance
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.
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• Case file and all other requested/relevant documents, Litigation Guarantee
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.
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.
Deliverable:
• Relocation Plan for the displacement of up to 2 households
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 comparables 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.
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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 OPC'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.
Deliverables:
■ Relocation assistance documents and case files (2)
• Comparable housing valuations (2)
• Relocation claims (4)
Right of Way Certification Services
1. Coordinate and attend certification planning meeting with City, Caltrans Right of Way Local Assistance
Coordinator, and project team to determine project requirements and certification level required to meet
project construction schedule.
2. Coordinate with the project engineer, and utility relocation, property acquisition, and relocation managers
to confirm their respective activities have been completed in compliance with applicable laws and
regulations.
3. Prepare certification forms in coordination with engineer and City to include the compilation of all
necessary back-up documents required including; deed, final order of condemnation, access easements,
cooperative agreements, permits, right of entries, etc.
4. Attend and coordinate pre and post -audit submittal meetings.
Deliverable:
• R/W Certification form and back-up documents
Utility Investigation and Relocation
1. Be the primary point of contact with utility owners for identifying and verifying all utility facilities lying
within existing and proposed rights of way of planned construction.
2. Actively participate on Project Development Team.
3. Prepare the utility portion of the Right of Way Data Sheet.
4. Forward a letter of introduction to the utility owners.
5. Review and verify with the Design Team the conflicting utility facilities based on the results of the
potholing.
6. Coordinate and plan with the utility owners and their designers, as needed, to discuss project design,
potential conflicts, relocation alternatives, and resolution to conflicts.
7. Issue Relocation Claim Letters to conflicting utility owners.
8. Determine liability for each utility company that is impacted by the project. Clearly document this
information in a formal Report of Investigation.
9. Obtain detailed scopes of work from the utility companies for relocation, estimated start and completion
dates, and proposed cost to perform and complete the job.
10. Issue Notice to Owner to relocate utilities.
11. Work with the project manager and utility owner to ensure the Utility Relocation Plan is compatible with
permit requirements and utility agreements are accurately and properly prepared.
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12. Assist in obtaining permits, licenses, and replacement easements as necessary for utility relocations.
13. Process invoicing and payments for utility relocation work.
14. Obtain final drawings and as-builts from the utility owners and confirm that all items of work have been
completed by the utility owner.
15. Ensure all easement and property rights have properly conveyed to utility owners as necessary.
16. Prepare the Utility Section of the Right of Way Certification and any required Federal Aid documentation.
Task 2-12 Services during Bidding
The City will complete the bid documents, advertise the project for bidding and distribute the plans to prospective
bidders. The City's project coordinator will be the designated person to receive contractor inquiries. RBF's project
manager and project staff will assist the City as requested during the bidding. The work may include answering
questions, providing consultation and interpretation of the construction documents, and assisting the City in
preparation of addenda to the PS&E during the advertisement period. Attending pre -construction meetings or bid
opening and analysis of bids will also be provided.
Deliverables:
• Answering and/or preparing RFI responses for Bidding Addendum
• Attendance at Pre -Bid Meeting
Task 2-13 Construction Services
RBF's project manager and project staff will be available to assist the City during construction. A budget amount
has been prepared to provide a minimal amount of construction services. This budget may require adjustment
depending on the level of Consultant involvement required during construction. Upon written request by the City,
the Consultant shall provide the following construction support services.
Deliverables:
• Prepare a Resident Engineer's Pending File consisting of information including 4-scale drawing and
special instructions critical to the proper construction of the project.
• Assist the City during construction by responding to Request for Information (RFI), clarifying drawings,
and generally assisting the City to ensure that the project is constructed in accordance with the plans and
specifications.
• Perform periodic site visits during construction as requested by the City.
• Provide advice and technical support for construction change orders.
Reimbursable Expenses
The City will reimburse RBF for costs associated with reproduction services, delivery, and other related expenses
for the project. This includes all reprographics and photocopying for submittals, all photocopying for progress plots,
quality control check plots, and in-house reproductions. City will reproduce plans and special provisions, and other
construction documents for bidding and construction. A budget for Reimbursable Expenses is provided in the Cost
Proposal. Other costs such as those related to permits and permit applications required for the project will be paid
directly by the City and not treated as a reimbursable expense.
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Project Schedule
ID Task Name
1 Authorization to Proceed Phase 1
2 Anticipated Authorization to Proceed Phase 2
3 Utility Coordination
4 Base Mapping
5 Geotechnical Report
6 'Environmental Phase
7 PES Phase
8 + Environmental Technical Studies
9 ^ Environmental Document
10 Deliver Environmental Document
11 Permitting Phase
12 Bridge Type Selection
13 Final Bridge Design
14 Channel Hydraulic Analysis
15 Channel Plans
16 Preliminary Street Design
17 Final Street Design
18 65% Plan Package
19 100% Plan Package
20 Mylar Package Submittal
21 Right of Way Acqusition
22 Prepare Legal and Exhibits
23 Preliminary Acquisitions Activities
24 Aqusition Activities
25 1 Right of Way Certification - Caltrans
26 Authorization to Bid (Council)
27 Bidding Process
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Section 5 Forms
EXHIBIT 10-F CERTIFICATION OF CONSULTANT, COMMISSIONS & FEES
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I am the Senior Vice President, and duly authorized representative of the firm of RBF
Consulting, A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Michael Baker International, whose address is, 74-130 Country Club
Drive, Suite 201, Palm Desert_ CA 9�, 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 fide 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.
November 25, 2013
(Date) (Signature)
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EXHIBIT to-Ol CONSULTANT PROPOSAL DBE COMMITMENT
(Inclusive of all DBEs listed at bid proposal.)
Consultant to Complete this Section
1. Local Agency Name: City of La Quinta
2. Project Location: Dune Palms Road at the Coachella Valley Storm Water Channel
3. Project Description: Dune Palms Road Low Water Crossing Replacement PS&E
4. Consultant Name: RBF Consulting, A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Michael Baker International
5. Contract DBE Goal %: 1
DBE Commitment Information
6. Description of Services to be Provided
7. DBE Firm
Contact Information
8. DBE Cert.
Number
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16. Local Agency Contract Number: .
17.Federal-aid Project Number:
18. Proposed Contract Execution Date:
Local Agency certifies that all DBE certifications are valid and the
information on this form is complete and accurate:
VPrep2rers
Sign lure
Rrarl Mielke
12. Preparer's Name (Print)
Senior Vice President
19. Local Agency Representative Name (Print)
20. Local Agency Representative Signature 21. Date
22. Local Agency Representative Title 23. (Area Code) Tel. No.
13. Preparer's Title
11/25/13 760-346-7481
14. Date 15. (Area Code) Tel. No.
Distribution: (1) Original — Consultant submits to local agency with proposal
(2) Copy —Local Agency files
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EXHIBIT 10-02 CONSULTANT CONTRACT DBE INFORMATION
(Inclusive of all DBEs listed at contract award.)
Consultant to Complete this Section
1. Local Agency Name: City of La Quinta
2. Project Location: Dune Palms Road at the Coachella Valley Storm Water Channel
3. Project Description: Dune Palms Road Low Water Crossing Replacement PS&E
4. Total Contract Award Amount: $ 1,100,000
5. Consultant Name: RBF Consulting, A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Michael Baker International
6. Contract DBE Goal %: 1
7. Total Dollar Amount for L Subconsultants: $ _ 103,000
S. Total Number of all Subconsultants: 3
Award DBE/DBE Information
9. Description of Services to be Provided
10. DBUDBE Firm
11. DBE Cert.
12. DBE Dollar
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22. Contract Execution Date:
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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
26. Local Agency Representative Title 27. (Area Code) Tel. No.
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16. Preparer's Name (Print)
Brad Mielke
Caltrans to Cott> plete this Section
Caltrans District Local Assistance Engineer (DLAE) certifies that this form
has been reviewed for completeness:
17. Preparer's Title
Senior Vice President
18. Date 19. (Area Code) Tel. No.
11/25/13 760-346-7481
28. DLAE Name (Print) 29. DLAE Signature 30. Date
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