Z&K Consultants
City of La Quinta
Design and Development
Construction Management Services
SilverRock Park Venue Site
City Project No. 2016-08
September 9, 2019
September 9, 2019
Bryan McKinney, P.E., City Engineer
City of La Quinta – Design and Development
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
Subject: RFP for Construction Management Services for SilverRock Park Venue Site, City Project No. 2016-18
Dear Mr. McKinney,
Z&K Consultants Inc. (Z&K) proudly presents our proposal to the City of
La Quinta for Professional Construction Management Services for the
SilverRock Park Venue Site Project. Z&K is a METRO certified, women
owned small business located in southern California that specializes in
the provision of Construction Management, Construction Inspection,
Project Management and Staff Augmentation. Z&K will act seamlessly as
an extension of City staff. Our team members’ versatile experience in
Construction Management and Inspection Services of major
infrastructure projects including numerous parks and staff augmentation
for local jurisdictions makes the Z&K team uniquely qualified to provide
the requested services. Our proposed professionals are recognized as
leaders in the industry because we are a streamlined, low-cost provider
of seasoned construction management and inspection personnel. We are
recognized for our ability to deliver complex projects ahead of schedule,
under budget, without claims, and with outstanding customer service for
the local community. We have a track record of performing outstanding
services on similar projects through saving significant time and cost from
identification of the various critical elements controlling the project
schedule to providing alternate practical solutions. Our Work Plan for
this project explains the Z&K Team's approach to providing strict
schedule control, effective communications, superior change order control, and quality. More importantly, our Work Plan
reveals our team's ability to dig into the technically challenging aspects of the project and provide solutions to the key issues.
Our Work Plan includes a preliminary draft CPM Schedule demonstrating that this project can be completed in approximately
~ 90 – WD for the project (time savings of 6 weeks). These estimates are supported by our preliminary construction schedule
and three separate reputed contractors that we worked with in the past park projects; yielding a significant savings along with
approximately 30% of overhead construction management and construction costs. The most significant saving is less
inconvenience to the community and less City exposure due to shortened construction duration. This will help extend access
project funds into other important projects. Our team members have achieved such savings on many other park projects, so
our track record and previous experience supports our proposal to The City of La Quinta. Please see our project schedule control
along with our preliminary constructability proposed approach and Quality Assurance/Quality Control plan section. Additionally,
our proposed team performed a preliminary constructability review for the project, please see our Project Understanding and
Approach.
I will serve as the contact person for the full duration on the contract and I am authorized to bind the firm to the terms of
the proposal. This proposal shall remain valid for a period of not less than 180 days from the date of submittal. The Z&K Team
commits to making safety of the community and the work crews the number one priority throughout the construction duration.
We are excited about this opportunity to serve the City of La Quinta and are committed to the successful and early completion
of this important project. I have read, understood, and agreed to all statements in the request for proposal and acknowledge
receipt of all addendums/amendments as well as to the terms, conditions, and attachments referenced.
Sincerely,
Crystal Faqih
President, Z&K Consultants Inc.
473 E Carnegie Drive, Suite 200
San Bernardino, CA 92408
951.310.7470 | cfaqih@zandkconsultants.com
The proposed Z&K Team are experts of
Park Projects. The following are
Construction Management Contracts our
team successfully delivered for 14 Parks
within the last few year sthat have
equivalent project features:
Veteran Sports Park At Tustin
Legacy, Tustin, CA
Seccombe Lake Park, San
Bernardino, CA
Perris Hills Park, San Bernardino, CA
Splash Pads For Four Parks, San
Bernardino, CA
Playground Equipment Replacement
For Six Parks, San Bernardino, CA
Yvonne Burke – John Ham Park
Community Center - Lynwood, CA
Table of Contents
Cover Letter ......................................................................................................... Not Included in Page Count
Statement of Qualifications ........................................................................................................................... 1
Project Understanding and Approach ...........................................................................................................9
Scope of Work Program .............................................................................................................................. 13
Appendix A: Non-Collusion Affidavit Form
Appendix B: Insurance Acknowledgement
Appendix C: Resumes
Appendix D: Example Documents
Cost Proposal: Envelope 2
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS - PROPOSER’S BACKGROUND
Firm Background: Z&K Consultants Inc. (Z&K) is a leading provider
of Construction Management and Construction Inspection services.
Z&K has exceptional experience in Construction Management and
Inspection of projects for Southern California municipal agencies in
the following project types/features: park projects, pipeline
projects, street improvements, buildings, bridges, interchanges,
wastewater plants, pipelines projects, drainage improvements,
libraries, lighting, sports fields, bike trails, traffic signals, utility
relocation, sewage systems, pump stations, channels, earthwork
grading, landscaping and irrigation, grade separations, water
systems, ADA compliance, sidewalk, curb and gutter, curb ramps,
pavement rehabilitation/improvements, public service facilities, and more. The proposed Z&K team has successfully delivered
14 Parks in the past few years, including the City of Tustin’s largest project. Z&K is a full-service civil engineering firm specializing
in professional engineering services ranging from construction management, construction inspection, project management,
structural engineering, plan review, and staff augmentation.
Z&K is a woman-owned, certified small business in California. Our clients know that we are laser-focused on their success.
Clients know that Z&K will deliver outstanding results for their projects – that is why approximately 90% of our business comes
from repeat clients. We understand that sustaining our business and growth is dependent on the quality of services that we
provide to our clients. Z&K exclusively services public agencies. Z&K has offices located in San Bernardino, Corona, Oceanside,
and Riverside. There is no potential conflict-of-interest with Z&K Consultants and the City of La Quinta.
Many of our projects have received the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) and the American Public
Works Association (APWA) awards for Excellence, Quality, Cost & Schedule Control. Key Z&K team members have over 25 years’
experience and have completed many capital improvements projects with federal / state / local funding. Z&K is proud of our
reputation for having seasoned construction management and inspection personnel and of the industry’s recognition of our
ability to deliver complex park improvement projects ahead-of-schedule, under budget, without claims, and with outstanding
customer service for the local community.
Z&K has exceptional experience in construction management and inspection of projects for Southern California municipal
agencies in the following project types/features:
» Parks & Open Spaces
» Community Centers
» Lighting & Outlet Structures
» Sports Fields
» Bike Trails
» Traffic Signals
» Utility Construction
» ADA Compliance
» Walkways
» Sidewalk
» Curb and Gutter
» Curb ramps
» Pavement Improvements
» Rough and Precise Grading
» Landscaping & Irrigation
» Water Pipelines
» Street Improvements
» Buildings
» Office & Concession Bldgs.
» Bridges & Interchanges
» Retaining Walls
» MSE & Sound Walls
» Wastewater plants
» Pipeline projects
» Drainage improvements
» Libraries
» Architectural Water Features
» Sewage Systems
» Pump stations
» Grade Separations
» Parking Lots
» Water systems
» Public Service Facilities
Over the past few year the Z&K team has provided Construction Management Services for numerous park projects,
including:
Veteran Sports Park at Tustin Legacy (Tustin, CA)
Seccombe Lake Park (San Bernardino, CA)
Perris Hills Park (San Bernardino, CA)
Splash Pads for Four Parks (San Bernardino, CA)
Playground Equipment Replacement for Six Parks (San Bernardino, CA)
Yvonne Burke – John Ham Park Community Center (Lynwood, CA)
Numerous On-Call Inspection Contracts with Caltrans (CT) / Counties of Riverside / San Bernardino / Los Angeles
These projects include funding from various propositions, STP programs, Metro On-Call, Federal / State/Local Funding,
Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM), and SRF Funding.
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Our proposed team members are recognized as experts in construction management and inspection services of parks. Our key
team members have over 25 years of specialization experience in construction management and inspection for public agencies.
The Z&K team knows the importance of providing qualified and experienced personnel, capable of working independently, that
arrive on-site properly equipped and have the necessary safety and technical training to start work with no learning curve. The
Z&K Team is prepared to quickly provide exceptionally qualified personnel. The personnel identified bring specific and extensive
field experience and exceed the qualifications required in the RFP. Our team can assist the City with all aspects of construction
management and inspection services. Our key personnel have 100% availability for the City of La Quinta project. There are no
exceptions or deviations from the requirements of this RFP.
Knowledge of Standards, Procedures, and Regulations: Z&K has a strong knowledge of the City, County, State, and Federal codes
and procedures that are required to deliver a successful project. Some of the requirements are as follows:
» Project Construction Documents
» City of La Quinta Codes & Ordinances
» Caltrans Construction Manual
» Caltrans Safety Manual
» OSHA Construction Safety Orders
» APWA “Greenbook” Standard Specifications for
» Public Works Construction
» American Water Works Association
» American Public Works Association (APWA)
» Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM)
» Site Health and Safety Plan
» Project Safety Plan (PSP)
» City Standards and Design Manuals
» State and Federal Building Codes (Site
Accessibility)
» County Procedures and Guidelines
» Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
» Caltrans Standards, Specifications, and Procedures
» Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
Qualification Statement: It is our promise that every construction manager, inspector, and team member assigned to your
project will be knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of required field and office construction management work. Our
proposed team has thorough knowledge and capabilities to provide the following (at a minimum):
» Meetings and Project Start-Up
» Constructability Review
» Supervision of Construction Inspection
» Quality Control Plan
» Construction Schedule
» Coordination
» Project Correspondence
» Review on Contract Claims
» Final Walk Through and “Punch-List”
» “AS-Built” Plans
» Project Closeout
» Public Outreach
» Construction Inspection
» Reporting & Project Documentation
We have included example Weekly Statement of Working Days, Daily Reports, and other relevant documents in Appendix D.
.
Z&K’s versatile experience in Construction Management and Inspection Services of parks, capital improvement projects and
major infrastructure projects for the local jurisdictions makes the Z&K team uniquely qualified to provide construction
management and inspection services for the City. Specifically, we offer:
Construction Management & Inspection Know-How: The construction management team proposed on this project have over
25 years of experience in construction management, construction inspection, and project management. We have successfully
utilized CM Agency delivery on a host of projects. Through this experience, we have developed management procedures that
promote collaboration and teamwork, improve quality and maximize the value of the City’s project.
Relevant Project Experience: Z&K has significant experience managing and inspecting construction projects on behalf of cities
and public institutions, including maintenance and operations facilities. Specifically, Z&K has performed construction
management services for numerous parks.
Complex Logistics: Our proposed team members are experts in managing occupied project sites and developing and
implementing complex phasing plans that allow the efficient installation of construction without disruption to the occupants
and their operations.
Local Knowledge: We are very proud of the work that we are doing and have completed in the local Counties and Cities. Our
proposed Construction Management and Inspection team is very excited to contribute our expertise within our own
community.
Schedule Control: Z&K past performance with Cities, Counties, and other agencies shows our remarkable ability to control
costs, guarantee great quality of work, and meet all project deadlines. We understand the importance of Schedule Control
and are known in the industry for assisting the contractor to cut the project schedule and to yield significant savings for our
clients through reduction of overhead construction management and construction costs. The most significant saving is less
inconvenience to the traveling public and less City exposure due to shortened construction duration. This will help extend
excess project funds into other important projects.
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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS - PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Zack Faqih, PE, will personally lead the Z&K Team as the Construction Manager. Zack will perform all Construction
Management tasks and oversee our full-time Senior Site Inspector/Deputy Inspector, Greg Hunkle. Mr. Hunkle will perform
all construction inspection tasks. The Senior Site Inspector that we propose for this project, Mr. Hunkle, is a multidisciplinary
site inspector and is ICC Certified. Mr. Hunkle can perform all inspections resulting in cost savings for the City. Mr. Hunkle is
extremely knowledgeable of all aspects of park inspection, including construction inspection, deputy inspection, ADA
compliance, electrical inspection, landscaping inspection, and water feature inspection. Additionally, Mr. Hunkle is ICC
Certified and will also perform the required Special Inspection. The project team is committed 100% to this project from
beginning to completion. Within the last five years, Z&K team has worked together on numerous projects with similar scope
of work such as the Veteran Sports Park at Tustin Legacy and Yvonne Burke – John Ham Park Community Center. Our proposed
Z&K team has successfully delivered numerous parks. Our proposed team members each have over 25 years of experience in
construction management of similar projects. Mr. Faqih and Mr. Hunkle are both multidisciplinary and have numerous licenses
and certifications. Our proposed team is exceptionally strong and will assure the successful delivery of this important project.
Our team is currently based on different projects, working together in the same capacity, with our corporate office located
at 473 E Carnegie Drive, Suite 200, San Bernardino, CA 92408. The project that our proposed team is currently working on
will end shortly before this project begins. Z&K will seamlessly move this team from their current project to the City of La
Quinta’s project. Our team will relocate to the project site for the duration of the project. Z&K is currently exploring a new
office space to accommodate existing backlog as well as future work. Our team is flexible to use the rotating space at the City
or the new office space located near the project site.
Zack Faqih, PE, QSD/P, Construction Manager
Education and Professional Registration:
» MSCE – Structures Cal State Fullerton 2005 » BSCE – Civil /Transportation Cal State LA 1985
» Professional Engineer, P.E. State of California, C57958
» Certified Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner
» Certified Building Official, C.B.O., CABO / ICC #3741
» Certified Plans Examiner, I.C.B.O., #1020345-60
» Certified Mechanical Inspector I.C.B.O. #1020345-40
» Certified Plumbing Inspector I.C.B.O. #1020345-30
» Certified Electrical Inspector I.C.B.O. #1020345-20
» SWPPP (QSD) & (QSP) Certificate # 22055
» OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety & Health
» State Certified HERS Rater
» Certified Emergency Inspector
» C.G.B.P Certified Green Building Inspector
» Certified Special Inspector for Fire Proofing
» Certified Special Inspector for Structural Welding
» Certified Special Inspector for Structural Steel
» Certified Special Inspector for Reinforced Concrete
Mr. Faqih has more than 30 years of construction management, deputy inspection, and project management experience in both
the private and public sectors. He has demonstrated expertise in all aspects of construction management and deputy inspection
through a wide range of responsibilities including: budget analysis, contract negotiations, schedule development and
assessment, constructability reviews, bid document review, supervision of construction inspection, project closure
documentation, stakeholders and team coordination/public outreach, quality control, quality assurance, contractor payment,
change order requests, submittal/RFI review, review on contract claims, and management of the flow of information between
project members and stakeholders. His unique background in contracting and general construction, coupled with his many
assignments serving as the owner’s representative, gives Zack a unique perspective and skill set that is the basis of his highly
successful history of project delivery. Mr. Faqih served as a Resident Engineer/Construction Manager on numerous projects. In
that capacity, he acted as the point of contact between agency staff, the design team, and the contractor/subcontractors. He
has performed full constructability reviews and maintained the appropriate document control by utilizing various management
software for the type of funding programs, and as requested by our clients. Mr. Faqih conducted weekly progress meetings and
completed RE daily reports and weekly reports. He reviewed all communications and invoices submitted by material testers,
contractors and their respective sub-contractors, performed regular and special inspections, monitored the progress of the BIM
model, and coordinated materials sampling and testing, and survey requests to accommodate the contractor’s requests. He
reviewed shop-drawing & calculations review, concrete mix designs, special RSC mixes and application, fabrication plans, quantity
take offs and field measurement verification. Mr. Faqih monitored and tracked the progress schedule and the long lead items
and discussed appropriate recovery schedule. He conducted project site employee interviews to ascertain certified payroll,
maintained the proper daily and rain events reports for SWPPP, and verified the contractors’ files to assure uniformity. Mr. Faqih
acted on behalf of the legally responsible party and filed the notices of intent and the notice of completion. He maintained
STORM online updates, coordinated specialized biological, environmental and paleontological monitoring as per contract
documents and project specifications. Mr. Faqih provides unmatched client service and experience to any project he oversees.
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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS – PROPOSED Z&K TEAM
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS - REFERENCES
Zack Faqih, PE MSCE, QSD/P, CBO Gregory Hunkle, ICC Certified Brittany Duhn, EIT, BSCE Patrick Fraire, BSCE
City of Beaumont
Amer Jakher, Director of Public Works
909.334.3250
publicworks@cityofchino.org
Project Cost: $110M
Project: WWTP Expansion /Renovation
& Brine Pipeline Installation Project
City of San Bernardino
Saba Engineer, Principal Civil Engineer
909.384.5284
Engineer_Sa@sbcity.org
Project Cost: $350K
On-Call Project Management &
Construction Management
Western Municipal Water District
Karl Francis, Deputy Director of Engineering
951.571.7287
KFrancis@wmwd.com
Project Cost: $8M
Victoria Avenue Recharge Water Facility
GKK Works/Cannon Design
Brandon Deckker, Constuction Director
949.265.8952
bdekker@cannondesign.com
Project Cost: $28M & 4.7M
Veterans Sports Park at Tustin Legacy &
Yvonne Burke John Ham Park Community Center
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RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE (14+ Recent Park Projects)
VETERANS SPORTS PARK AT TUSTIN LEGACY – TUSTIN, CA
Z&K Consultants is providing Construction Management and Deputy Inspection Services for the City of Tustin’s
Veterans Sports Park at Tustin Legacy as a subconsultant to GKK Works. This park is the City of Tustin’s largest park
carved from 31.5-acres. It is bounded by Lansdowne Road, Valencia Avenue, and Severyns Road. This project is 100%
locally funded, utilizing several funding sources. Phase 1 of the construction for the Veterans Sports Park is complete
and consists of demolition, grading, storm drain, water, reclaimed water, and sanitary sewer installation. The sports
park contains a wide variety of recreational facilities such as softball, soccer, tennis, basketball, racquetball, sand
volleyball and pickleball. The park will also include a passive recreation area, fitness
stations, concession/restroom/storage buildings, a veteran’s memorial feature, skate
plaza, a parking lot, and a children’s play environment. Additional relevant park features
include lighting installation, retaining walls, outlet structures, outdoor seating areas, ADA
compliant concrete walkways, ADA compliant parking lot spaces, landscaping, and water
features. Phase 2 of the construction consisting of the remainder of the park
improvements is currently on-going and is anticipated to open in late 2019. Cost: $28M.
Project Reference: Brandon Deckker, Constuction Director | Phone: (949) 265-8952
SPLASH PADS FOR FOUR PARKS, SAN BERNARDINO, CA
The Z&K Team provided Construction and Project Management Services for this project. Z&K personnel performed
constructability reviews of the project plans and specifications prior to the bid release. Additionally, the Z&K
construction manager reviewed, and approved shop drawings, submittals, and contractors work plan. The project
includes excavation, grading, landscaping and irrigation, installation of pumps and water features, and concrete ADA
improvements. Records of all contracts, drawings, specifications, change orders, RFI’s, weekly statement of working
days, and daily resident engineer reports have been maintained for each project site. A total of four parks received
new splash pads; Tom Minor, Wildwood, Lytle Creek, and Anne Shirrels Parks. The project cost is approximately
$1,000,000.
Project
Reference:
Saba Engineer,
Principal Civil
Engineer
Phone: (909)
384-5284
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PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FOR SIX PARKS, SAN BERNARDINO, CA
The Z&K Team is providing Construction and Project Management Services for this project. Z&K personnel performed
constructability reviews of the project plans and specifications prior to the bid release. The project includes
unclassified excavation/fill, playground equipment removal & installation, and ADA concrete improvements. The
project also includes landscaping and irrigation. Z&K personnel also coordinated all requests for information, change
orders, submittals, shop drawings, and inspection. The six parks that received new playground equipment were Jack
Reilly Park, Encanto Park, Gutierrez Park, Colony Park, Delmann Heights Park, and La Plaza Park. The project cost is
approximately $250,000.
Project Reference: Saba Engineer, Principal Civil Engineer | Phone: (909) 384-5284
SECCOMBE LAKE PARK AND PERRIS HILLS PARK, SAN BERNARDINO, CA
The Z&K Team is providing
Construction and Project
Management Services for
Seccombe Lake Park and
Perris Hills Park in the City of
San Bernardino. Z&K
personnel performed
constructability reviews of
the project plans and
specifications prior to the bid
release. The project includes
grading, fencing, new CMU restroom buildings, and ADA parking space construction. The project also includes
landscaping and irrigation. Z&K personnel also coordinated all requests for information, change orders, submittals,
shop drawings, and inspection. The project cost is approximately $1,200,000.
Project Reference: Saba Engineer, Principal Civil Engineer | Phone: (909) 384-5284
YVONNE BURKE – JOHN HAM PARK COMMUNITY CENTER - LYNWOOD, CA
Z&K Consultants provided Construction Management,
Project Management, and Inspection Services for this
new 8,645 SF Community Center as a subconsultant to
GKK Works. The project includes a kitchen,
multipurpose rooms, administration offices,
restrooms, game room, concession room, landscaping,
irrigation, retaining walls, CMU block walls, site lighting,
concrete walkways, water features, outlet structures,
and paving. The building is utilizing a dual plumbed
system and the site is using reclaimed water for
irrigation. The project has required close coordination
with SCE, Region Water Quality Control Board, and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The
construction cost is $4.7 M. Project began 2015 and was completed 2017.
Project Reference: Brandon Deckker, Constuction Director | Phone: (949) 265-8952
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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS | PROPOSED TEAM ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
AS-NEEDED RESOURCES
Samuel Ghaly, CASP CASP Inspector
William Henry, PLS QA Construction Survey
Charles Lamb RA, BS Senior Landscape Architect
Marc Silvestre Public Relations & Certified SUAS Pilot
Dennis Green Community Outreach
Ahmed Ibrahim, PhD, SE, PE, PP Structural Engineer
Sian Alam PE, BSCE Civil/Land Development Designer
Dion Castro QSD, TOR Environmental/SWPPP Specialist
SENIOR SITE INSPECTOR/DEPUTY INSPECTOR
Gregory Hunkle, CBO, ICC Certified 🔑🔑
Patrick Fraire, BSCE (As-Needed/Alternative)
DOCUMENT CONTROL
Brittany Duhn, EIT, BSCE
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Zack Faqih, PE, MSCE, QSD/P, CBO 🔑🔑
Z&K Consultants acknowledges that no person designated as “key” shall be removed or replaced without prior written
concurrence of the City. Key personnel will be available to the extent proposed for the duration of the required services.
Our proposed and fully committed team is fully capable and exceptionally qualified. Our team specializes in Construction
Management and Inspection. They have held many leadership and supervisory management positions in many local
agencies including the private and public sectors. All can multi-task, are multi-disciplined, and have a full understanding
of all aspects of the proposed project requirements. They deliver their knowledge and expertise with tact and seamless
integration with other City staff and outside agencies.
CITY OF LA QUINTA
Construction Management Group
Bryan McKinney, P.E. , City Engineer
Julie Mignogna, Management Analyst
Leonard Sauver, Construction Manager
PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE
Crystal Faqih 🔑🔑
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Proposed Personnel
Past Relevant Experience & Past Project Technical Features Years of Experience Licensed Engineer/Surveyor/Architect Park Projects Construction Management Capital Improvement Projects Parks and Maintenance Precise Grading Landscaping and Irrigation Grinder Pump, Stream & Lake Construction Park Lighting Installation Parking Lots & ADA Parking Spaces Concrete and Decomposed Walkways Outlet Structures Outdoor Seating Areas Site Construction Inspection Traffic Control, Dust Control, & SWPPP Pre-Construction & Construction Constructability Reviews Post Construction Submittal Reviews Progress Billing Review Change Order Review Revisions of Standard Drawings Construction Administrative Duties Capital Improvement Projects Regulatory Compliance Cost/Scheduling/Budgets Safety Compliance Quality Control/Quality Assurance Availability (%) Zack Faqih, PE, MSCE, QSD/P,
CBO Construction Manager
30 100
Gregory Hunkle ICC Certified
Senior Site Inspector/Deputy
Inspector
27 100
Patrick Fraire, BSCE (Alt)
Senior Site Inspector/Deputy
Site Inspector
6 100
Brittany Duhn, EIT BSCE Document Control
(As-Needed)
6 100
Samuel Ghaly, CASP
CASP Inspector
(As-Needed)
35 100
Charles Lamb, RA
Senior Landscape Architect (As-Needed)
30 100
William Hendy, PLS
QA Construction Inspector
(As-Needed)
30 100
Our proposed team has extensive experience in ALL aspects of the services required by the RFP. Our key personnel have a minimum of 25 years of experience
providing Construction Management to Cities, Districts, and Agencies for major capital improvement projects with similar project features to SilverRock Park
Venue Site. The key personnel proposed to serve the City of La Quinta for this RFP are recognized as experts in the industry. Z&K is confident that our proposed
Team will provide outstanding service and project delivery to the City of La Quinta.
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PROJECT UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING:
The purpose of this project is to create a beautiful park for special events such as the La Quinta Art Festivals. The passive use
community park is approximately 14 acres within the SilverRock Resort at the Southeast Corner of Avenue 52 and SilverRock
Way. The Z&K Team understands the importance of this park is completed on or ahead of schedul e to ensure that it is
completed before the 2020 Arts Festival.
In general; construction activities include the following: precise
grading; landscaping and irrigation; utility installation including
¾” - 1 ½”water line, 6” fire line, 6” sewer line, 2” force sewer line,
6” clean out, 6” fire hydrant assembly, 8” meter, 6” backflow
device, 4” irrigation line, gas, and electrical; drainage
improvements including 24” drain basin, Caltrans standard
headwall, drains, and 8”-18” storm drain line; site wrought iron
fencing; water features including a grinder pump (per City of La
Quinta and City Supplied), stream, lake, and floating fountain;
PCC paving of concrete walkways, curb ramps, curb, cross gutter,
and hardscape; decomposed granite trail and parking lot; PCC
ADA compliant parking spaces (7 total, 2 van); outlet structures;
signage; restroom building; storage building; retaining walls; and
construction of a stage, outdoor theater, and seating area.
PROPOSED CONTRACT APPROACH TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
The Z&K Team has completed many numerous
similar park projects and much larger park projects
for Cities and Counties. Our goal is to help deliver
projects ahead of schedule, within budget, and to
exceed the standards of the City Engineer and the
City’s Construction Management Team.
The Z&K Team has recently completed more than
14 projects with similar features/elements (all
within budget, ahead of schedule, and some award
winning).
The Z&K Team is the best qualified to provide the
construction management services outlined in the
RFP and is ready to start assisting the City of La Quinta with the provision of Construction Management Services as outlined
in the following RFP categories: Construction Management and Inspection services.
The Z&K Team understands the importance of this park is completed on or ahead of schedule to ensure that it is completed
before the 2020 arts festival. Our proposed Team has a proven track record of successfully delivering projects ahead of
schedule. Our Work Plan includes a preliminary CPM Schedule. The schedule includes advancing the start date of some non-
conflicting activities as well as re-sequencing/merging some contract work. This maximizes the contractor's use of resources,
cuts down the schedule significantly, and incorporates utility relocation/coordination, thus minimizing delay risk. Our detailed
schedule anticipates completion in approximately 90 WD for the construction of this project. This yields a time savings of 30
WD. These estimates are supported by three separate reputed contractors that we have worked with on the past few park
projects. This saves the City about 30% of CM & Contractor’s overhead costs. This is a realistic schedule given the simple
scope of work. The most significant saving is less inconvenience to the community and less City exposure due to shortened
construction duration. Our team members have achieved such savings on many other projects, so our track record and
previous experience supports our proposal to The City of La Quinta. Additionally, to further expedite the work schedule or to
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be used in the case of a recovery schedule, nightwork, weekend work,
extended work hours, and double crews can be employed to achieve duration
savings. Various types of operations can be performed at night.
The Z&K Team has an excellent Quality Control plan that has proven to be
greatly effective in assisting quality assurance during the entire time work is
in effect. Z&K has utilized our Quality Control Plan on numerous successful
projects that have all been delivered with the project schedule, within budget,
and without claims. It is our promise that, at a minimum, all work is
independently checked, corrected and back-checked, in accordance with
accepted practice, by a person qualified and appropriately registered in the
State of California. Coordination and checks will be performed to ensure that
conflicts and misalignment do not occur between different design documents.
The Z&K Team has already performed a preliminary constructability review
and will perform a full constructability review upon award of this contract.
Additionally, our in-house land development design team will perform a
constructability review.
Detailed Schedule Tracking and Review: Our proposed Construction
Manager/Inspector of Records is a scheduling expert that is well versed in
Primavera and Microsoft Projects. Our Construction Manager/Inspector of
Records will review the Contractors baseline schedule to ensure that schedule
sequence is optimal and that all milestones will be reached. During the
detailed analysis, we will eliminate avoidable additional time in the baseline
schedule. Our Construction Manager/Inspector of Records will meet with the
Contractor on a regular basis to reevaluate the schedule to ensure that all milestones are on track. Our proposed expert
Construction Manager has delivered projects ahead of schedule, under budget, and without claims for many years.
Schedule Control Project Management Techniques: Throughout our experience with projects that have experienced delays,
either due to the clients expanded scope of services or due to differing site conditions, we have worked cooperatively in a
partnering spirit with the contractor to identify the expected delays to the critical path and develop a recovery schedule. This
is done by employing additional crews to complete tasks that can be done concurrently, and/or extending the working hours,
night shift or weekend options. Additionally, the construction manager reviews the contractor’s submitted monthly schedule
update to the baseline schedule and is able to identify potential areas of delays to the critical path and ascertain that the
schedule logic, milestones, and floats are within allotted tolerances.
All CM Inspection staff have intimate/thorough knowledge of the APWA green book and the City of La Quinta’s local
standards. The Z&K Construction Manager and Inspector are dedicated professionals with proven track records that will carry
their responsibilities as directed by the City Engineer and City’s Construction Manager, in accordance with the contract plans,
specifications, addenda, City municipal codes and standards, Greenbook Standards, and other governing standards and
regulations.
In the interest of additional cost savings, it is important to have a multi-disciplined inspection team that can perform special
inspections. Our Construction Manager and inspectors can inspect architectural, structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical,
water, sewer, paving, drainage, all site grading, SWPPP and pedestrian/ ADA accessibility inspections.
Z&K will deliver this project successfully since there will be no learning curve. All Z&K Inspection staff will be utilizing an iPad
tablet loaded with contract plans, special provisions, standard specifications for Public Works construction, standard plans
for Public Works construction.
Virtual Tours and Drone Technology: 360 Photography will be performed weekly for
the creation of Virtual Tours to allow all stakeholders to view the project from
different angles. Tours can also be made to show the direction of detours, educated
stakeholders of project specifics and increase stakeholder involvement. Aerial
photography will be taken weekly to document the progress of the project and ensure
that stakeholders are always kept informed and in touch with the project as it
progresses.
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PRELIMINARY CONSTRUCTABILITY REVIEW:
The Z&K Team has conducted an in-depth review of the plans, specifications, and addenda available, made a thorough field
review of conditions, and evaluated proposed improvements for compatibility/constructability and potential impact to the
community, businesses, residents, and other stakeholders.
The following are the top activities/issues from our team’s preliminary constructability review. These are critical to the
successful and timely completion of this project.
1. A significant potential claim identified in our preliminary constructability review is as follows:
o Addendum 1 mentions that the site has been graded by others and is within 1/10th of a foot +/- of the subgrade
except for the pump area enclosed by the screen wall is within 1-foot of the final grade; the lake Is graded within
1/10th of a foot +/- of liner level; and the stream is graded within 1/10th of a foot +/- of water surface elevation.
Precise grading per the grading plan is a lump sum. It is important that these site conditions are verified before
the contractor begins work. If contractor begins work and the site does not meet these tolerances and is not
within the 1/10th of a foot stated, the contractor may claim differing site condition.
o We recommend performing field measurement prior to start of work to verify graded areas to ascertain grading
tolerances and assure no potential claims from the contractor, Urban Habitat, a rises.
2. Before construction begins, it is important to
ensure that there is no biological nesting that
will delay the contractor. Z&K will coordinate
with biologists before construction begins to
ensure no nesting so that the contractor work
can commence unimpeded.
3. The Z&K team has been following this project
and have attended the August 6th Council
Meeting. The team has reviewed the staff
report and also agrees with the City staff to
have additional restrooms, storage building,
and shade structure be part of this project, and
thus saving the additional mobilization.
4. Long Lead Items: Upon award of this contract,
Z&K will complete an internal preliminary
review and quickly identify all potential long
lead items and work with the relevant vendors and suppliers and assist the City’s Construction Management Group
in coordinating and scheduling the delivery and installation of all items. The Z&K Team has identified the below
potential long lead items:
o Park Restroom Building (Pre-Engineered Structure)
o Venue Restroom Building (Pre-Engineered Structure)
o Venue Storage Building (Pre-Engineered Structure)
o Assure that the Contractor, Urban Habitat, provides prepared building pads and extend utilities to within 5 feet
of the building pads and have ready for connection to the building vendor
o Parking lot pole lights and any electrical system associated with its fabrication and installation
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5. The grading plan prescribes very specific cross slopes and
running slopes, for example, 1.96% cross slope. This is
possibly generated automatically by the design software as
part of the grading plan. However, this could cause
compliance issues given the limitations of concrete finishing
and the accuracy of smart levels, risking exceeding the 2%
maximum requirement. It would be more prudent to specify
a minimum and maximum value so that the contractor can
stay within those limits.
6. On Sheet 3 of the venue site plan, there is a note that all cross
slopes are not to exceed 2%. This same note should also be
included in the grading plan to ensure that it is clear this
maximum applies to all walkways, not just the venue site. It is
also prudent to include all ADA compliance requirements in
the specifications as well as an amendment can be
introduced to make sure it is binding on the contractor.
7. The specification calls for riprap to be installed using Caltrans
Placement Method B (Specifications Page 4000-14) for the
300lb and the ¼ ton riprap. Method B allows for rocks to be
placed by dumping and maybe spread in layers by bulldozers
or other suitable equipment. Care should be exercised that
there is a minimum void and larger rocks are in the toe course
and on the outside surface of the slope protection. We
recommend Method A for more deliberate placement. Also,
there is no specification given for the required rock size
gradation.
8. By shortening the schedule from 120WD to 90WD will have
the intended consequence of compelling the contractor and
his sub-contractors to coordinate all activities closely and
engage more crews concurrently or simultaneously. This
expedites the project completion and ensures real savings in
overhead construction management as well as construction
cost.
9. Other critical issues include:
o Ensuring that all coordination with utilities that may
conflict with the new improvements is completed prior
to starting construction. If this is not possible, the
contractor must demonstrate that all utility relocation is
coordinated and incorporated into the base line
schedule.
o The contractor must verify all existing utilities are per
plans. The contractor must start potholing as the first
construction activity.
o Maintaining traffic and pedestrian access throughout
the duration of the project.
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Scope of Services – Construction Management & Inspection
Meetings & Project Start-Up: After award of the construction management contract, the Z&K Team will meet immediately
with City personnel for an initial kick-off meeting with the City to discuss the proposed work plan and special concerns to be
presented at the preconstruction meeting and be present at the pre-construction meeting. The Z&K Team will obtain a field
office or use rotating space at the La Quinta City Hall for the duration of construction. The Z&K Team will administer the
construction contract in conformance with the requirements set forth in the project plans and specifications including
applicable requirements from Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction and the City.
A pre-construction conference will be held with the City, construction management/inspection team, contractor,
subcontractors, utilities, and all project stakeholders within a few weeks of the contractor’s award of contract. The Z&K Team
will provide a preconstruction agenda using the City format and provide to the City for concurrence and notify all attendees.
This will allow for sufficient coordination and communication with all project stakeholders. The construction management
team will hold weekly construction progress meetings with the contractor, subcontractors, City staff, Design Engineer,
subconsultants, affected outside agencies, and other stakeholders. The team will discuss current construction activities,
procedures, progress, problems/issues, and go over the contractor’s “look ahead” schedule for upcoming work. The Z&K
Team will prepare the agendas and minutes of all meetings and keep all records.
Constructability Review: The Z&K internal design team will conduct a “third party” constructability review of the project plans
and specifications that will be completed prior to the preconstruction conference. Prompt constructability reviews and
alternative construction methods allow for cost and schedule savings. This review will identify potential problems that may
need attention before construction starts. This review will also include identification of all long lead items for the project. The
team will resolve the problems through fast and flexible problem solving. This approach will result in timely completion of
the work, claims avoidance, and reduction of public inconvenience. To shorten the construction duration, we strongly
recommend addressing and implementing the critical issues. Once the review is complete, the CM team will meet with the
City and design team to discuss any comments.
Supervision of Construction Inspection: The Construction Manager will
review the inspectors’ daily reports and provide copies to the City on
a weekly basis. Additionally, the Construction Manager will complete
a daily/weekly report to the City which includes a summary/type of
work completed, work scheduled for the next week, controlling
operation, weather conditions, important decisions/agreements with
the Contractor, and comments, concerns and project challenges. This
will also include percentage of work completed, percentage of time
elapsed, and any other important facts pertaining to the project that
are not specifically covered elsewhere in the contract records. A
monthly construction progress report will be submitted including
accomplishments this period, anticipated progress next period, major
closures, change orders, pending issues, recommendations, potential
claims, environmental monitoring, public relations, safety issues,
safety review, and project status. The Construction Manager will submit a monthly labor compliance report to the City and
provide a Weekly Statement of Working Days, noting the controlling operations, to the contractor.
The Z&K Team will have a Quality Control Plan in effect to assist quality assurance during the entire time the work is in effect.
Our internal QA/QC process is simple and does not require additional time demands of the City. Routinely, our Construction
Manager or Inspectors will conduct independent reviews of the project records for their adherence to the City policies and
procedures. The Team will ensure accuracy and completeness of the calculations, related documents, and all other work
furnished. The Quality Control Plan will establish a process whereby all work is independently checked, corrected and back-
checked, in accordance with accepted practice, by our registered engineer, the Construction Manager. All original drawings
and calculations will be maintained for the duration of the contract. As part of the constructability review and the Quality
Control Plan, the Z&K Team will coordinate and check to ensure that conflicts and misalignment do not occur between
different design documents he Z&K Inspectors understand the importance of verifying that the contractor’s dust control,
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), and traffic control plan implementation is consistent with the approved
Plans. If there are deviations from the approved plan, the team will take contractually-stipulated action. All Z&K Inspection
staff has completed their Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) and/or Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) training, and the
majority are QSP/D certified for the new permitting guidelines.
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Multi-Disciplined staff results in cost- effective construction management services through staffing efficiency. Our objective
is to provide the most qualified construction management team members that have City project experience. Our team has
managed similar projects and are high caliber engineers that have worked on numerous park projects. Our team will
coordinate and monitor the activities of on-site inspectors and administrators such that appropriate coverage of all
contractor activities is provided.
Construction Schedule: On a weekly basis, the Construction Manager will review and analyze the contractor’s schedule,
including activity sequence and duration, schedule submittal and schedule delivery for products with long lead times, and
identify potential areas of delay to the critical path. The Construction manager will also review the Contractor’s weekly
scheduled for compliance with project specifications and note any contractual non- compliance and request remedial action
pan from the Contractor. From the weekly look ahead schedule, the construction manager will ascertain that the schedule
logic, milestones, and floats are within allotted tolerances.
Coordination: The Construction Manager will provide on-going coordination, including, but not limited to:
o City of La Quinta City Engineer
o Other City Departments
o Design Team
o Other Agencies
o Contractor
o Coachella Valley Water District – Water & Sewer
o Spectrum - Cable
o SoCal Gas - Gas
o Imperial Irrigation District - Electricity
o Frontier - Telephone
o Burrtec - Waste & Recycling Services
o Utility Companies and Connections, as Needed
o Paleo and Cultural Monitors
o Biologist and have them conduct nesting bird
surveys as required
o Training Sessions required for City Staff
o Field Walks with inspector(s), design engineer, and
City representatives
o Construction Surveying
o Materials Testing
Project Correspondence: The Z&K Construction Manager and Inspection staff bring a detailed understanding of the City
processes for administering Contract Change Orders and Contractor payment per City’s standards & procedures. We will
work closely under the direction of the City and with the contractor to verify that the contractor’s payments are processed,
provide recommendations, and ensure they are executed promptly by the contract documents and City’s procedures. The
Z&K Team will also review and analyze the Change Orders and recommend necessary or desirable changes in the Construction
Contractor’s scope of work to the City. Z&K will negotiate with the Contractor and submit recommendations to the City
supported by field data related to any additional work. If change orders are accepted by the City, Z&K will prepare change
orders for signature and authorization by the City. The team will maintain a log of the change requests that will be available
to the City. Inspectors will verify all work performed under time and materials, including equipment, contractor crew, and
field measurements quantities.
The Construction Manager will receive, review, log and respond to all submittals and Request for Information (RFIs) as they
are received. The tracking log will include the date delivered, who it was transmitted to for comment/approval, and when it
was returned. The team will submit requests for Information as required on any items that should be coordinated with the
design engineer(s). Z&K will also review and approve Subcontracting Request forms. Z&K will receive, process, review, and
accept all shop drawings, project data, samples, and other submittals including coordination with the design engineer for
review as needed. The CM team will also establish and implement procedures for expediting the processing and approval of
submittal. Z&K will review and approve laboratory, shop, and mill test reports of materials and equipment.
Review on Contract Claims: The Construction Manager will perform on-going review throughout the project to avoid any
potential claims. If claims arise, the Construction Manager will work with the City and Contractor to find the best solution to
resolve any claims in a timely manner. All potential claims will be documented and maintained for account records. The team
will provide all necessary documentation and support to the City in settling claims.
Final Walk Through and “Punch-List”: The Construction Management Team will check the near-completed facilities to identify
discrepancies and deficiencies in the work performed by the contractor and prepare the necessary punch lists. The Z&K Team
will promptly perform a walk-through inspection with the contractor to finalize the punch list. Z&K will provide construction
management documents and records to the City within 60 days of the filing of the notice of completion.
“As-Built” Plans: The Z&K Team will collect “As-Built” data from all contractors and subcontractors and continuously update
the plans as changes are approved. When the project is completed, the Construction Manager will submit a complete set of
“As-Built” plans to the City. During the course of construction, the Inspectors will maintain one set of plans, with markings
and dimensions in red ink, to denote field changes or other corrections. The team will Create and maintain “As-Built” project
schedule with Microsoft Project or equivalent program.
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Project Closeout: Z&K will provide the following, at a minimum:
o Administer and coordinate final inspections. Coordinate the correction and the completion of the work.
o Assist the City in determining when the project, or a designated portion thereof, is substantially complete.
o Prepare for the City, a summary of the status of the work of the Contractor, listing changes in the previously issued
certificates of substantial completion of the work, and recommending the times within which the Contractor shall
complete uncompleted items on the certificate of substantial completion of the work.
o Calculate the amount of final payment due to the prime Contractor and prepare the proposed final estimate.
o Obtain evidence of certification of all lien releases after the City files their notice of completion.
o Secure from the contractor and transmit to the City, required guarantees.
o Coordinate any startup requirements. Deliver all equipment manuals, special equipment, spare parts, catalogs, and
other materials required by specifications.
o Make recommendation for the release of retention.
Public Outreach: Under the direction of the City, Z&K will be overseeing the Public Relations/Outreach activities. The key to
any successful outreach campaign is to front load the outreach effort at the beginning of the project. The team will work
closely with the City to ensure that the businesses and residents are well informed and will deal with any complaints.
Construction Inspection: The Z&K Engineers and Inspectors have the knowledge, skill, and experience to inspect all the
anticipated construction operations for this contract. Throughout the project, the inspectors will review contract documents,
plans, and permits. Inspectors will monitor and enforce construction noticing requirements, including but not limited to, PM-
10 and SWPPP requirements. Z&K will monitor the Contractor’s fugitive dust control plan and ensure that the Contractor
uses approved haul routes and that they are kept clean. The Z&K Inspectors will verify compliance with the construction
contract by monitoring, evaluating, approving or rejecting the Contractor’s work in accordance with the approved
construction contract documents. Inspectors will determine that the Contractor’s work is being performed in accordance
with the requirements of the contract documents and endeavor to guard the City against defect and deficiencies in the work.
As appropriate, the team will require special inspection or testing, or make recommendations to the City regarding special
inspection or testing of work not in accordance with the provisions of the contract documents, whether or not such work is
fabricated, installed, or completed. Our Z&K Inspectors have excellent of ADA compliance experience and will provide
inspection for all ADA features. Our proposed ICC certified inspector, Gregory Hunkle, will provide the following required
special inspections: structural concrete over 2,500 psi, field welding, and epoxy/expansion anchors. Additionally, Z&K
inspectors will coordinate soils compliance prior to foundation inspection.
Reporting & Project Documentation: Our proposed staff has extensive documentation and filing experience. Our Inspectors
know that a complete record of the project must include a full set of all contract drawings, specifications, change orders,
logs, submittals, and RFI’s. Filing will include correspondence with all stakeholders and permit agencies, reports (daily, weekly,
monthly) showing all day-to-day operations, the contractor's workforce, and equipment. In addition to the materials on hand,
materials testing reports and sampling, copies of all permits, SWPPP plan, all reports, updates, and all other contract
documents related to the construction of the project will be documented. The Z&K Team will maintain, on a current basis, a
record copy of all contracts, drawings, specifications, addenda, change orders, and other modifications, in good order and
marked to record all changes made during construction; shop drawings, product data; samples; submittal; purchases;
materials; equipment; applicable handbooks; maintenance and operating manuals and instructions; other related documents
and revisions which are relevant to the contract work.
The Z&K proposed staff will maintain a field diary (bound notebook) during construction including a cumulative record of
quantities constructed, daily and weekly reports, working day reports, change order documentation, photographs and other
documentation. Maintain a separate field diary for change order work. The team will complete a Daily Report including
weather, equipment om site, number of workers, crews/personnel, activities, quantities, work accomplished, problems
encountered, photos (before, during and after construction), contractor and sub-contractors’ work onsite, critical
conversations that took place each day, and other relevant data. Daily Reports and any other reports will be accessible by
City staff to ensure that the City is informed of the project progress. These will include information on the Contractor and
the entire project, showing percentages of completion. In addition to the diary and reports, the inspectors will maintain
copies of all permits needed to construct the project and enforce special requirements of each. The team will provide and
maintain a digital photographic history of the progress of the project. Photos will also be taken of the following: showing
existing conditions prior to construction, disputed work items, work that has to be duplicated, replaced, or removed,
completed work, and extra work.
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Appendix A
Non-Collusion Affidavit Form
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT FORM
Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal
I, __________________________________ (name) hereby declare as follows:
I am ______________________________ of _________________________,
(Title) (Company)
the party making the foregoing proposal, that the proposal is not made in the interest of, or on behalf
of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation; that the
proposal is genuine and not collusive or sham; that the proposer has not directly or indirectly induced
or solicited any other proposer to put in a false or sham proposal, and has not directly or indirectly
colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any proposer or anyone else to put in a sham proposal,
or that anyone shall refrain from proposing; that the proposer has not in any manner, directly or
indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the proposal price
of the proposer or any other proposer, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the proposal
price, or of that of any other proposer, or to secure any advantage against the public body awarding
the agreement of anyone interested in the proposed agreement; that tall statements contained in
the proposal are true; and, further, that the proposer has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or
her proposal price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data
relative hereto, or paid, and will not pay, any fee to any corporation, partnership, company,
association, organization, proposal depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a
collusive or sham proposal.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true
and correct.
Proposer Signature: _______________________________________
_______________________________________
______________________________________
_______________________________________
Proposer Name:
Proposer Title:
Company Name:
Address: _______________________________________
_____________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
Appendix B
Insurance Acknowledgement
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF INSURANCE
REQUIREMENTS AND CERTIFICATION OF ABILITY TO
PROVIDE COVERAGES SPECIFIED
I, Crystal Faqih, the President of Z&K Consultants Inc., certify that the
Insurance Requirements set forth in the Insurance Provisions have been
read and understood that our insurance company, Travelers Property
Casualty Insurance Company is able to provide the coverages specified.
September 9, 2019
Appendix C
Staff Resumes
ZACK FAQIH, MSCE, PE, QSD/P C.B.O.
Relevant Key Highlights:
▪ Construction Management
▪ Construction Inspection
▪ Constructability Reviews
▪ Special Inspection
▪ Value Engineering
▪ Submittal Reviews
▪ Contract Administration
▪ Progress Billing Review
▪ Change Order Review
▪ Request for Information Review
▪ Capital Improvement Projects
▪ Construction Survey
▪ Materials Testing
▪ Utility Installation
▪ Sewer Lift Stations, Pump Stations
▪ Structural Projects
▪ Structural Buildings
▪ Pipeline Projects
▪ Concrete Sidewalk & Curb Ramps
▪ Right-of-Way
▪ Street Improvements
▪ Roadway Improvements
▪ Drainage Improvements
▪ Precise Grading
▪ Parking Lots & ADA Parking Spaces
▪ Water Pipeline Projects
▪ Brine Pipeline Projects
▪ Parks, Buildings, Open space
amenities, Sports Fields
▪ Bridges & Interchanges
▪ Retaining Walls & Sound Walls
▪ Landscaping & Irrigation
▪ Electrical & Traffic Signals
▪ Water Quality Improvements
▪ Pump Stations
▪ Architectural Water Features
▪ Prevailing Wage Structures
▪ Regulatory Compliance
▪ OSHA Certified
▪ Caltrans & Public Works Experience
▪ Regulatory Compliance
▪ Agency Coordination
▪ Contract Administration
▪ Cost/Scheduling/Budgets
▪ Safety Compliance
▪ Quality Control/Quality Assurance
▪ Claims Support
Relevent Project Experience
Veteran Sports Park at Tustin Legacy, Tustin, CA – Construction Manager/IOR
This project is a $24M major capital improvement project for the City of Tustin. The project
is a 31.5-acre sports community park bounded by Lansdowne Road, Valencia Avenue, and
Severyns Road. Major improvements include infrastructure improvement, installation of
drainage devices, water lines, gas lines, communication lines, interior roadway
construction, and ADA compliant facilities such as sidewalks, driveways, curb ramps,
parking spaces, and recreational buildings. Mr. Faqih provided construction management
for this project. Technical Project features also include: major grading activities, AC & PCC
paving, reinforced concrete channels, local street improvements, ADA compliant sidewalks,
driveways, and curb ramps, curb & gutter, utility installation including water and sewer lines,
landscape and irrigation, concrete walkways, lighting installation, water features, and hardscape. Retaining wall, block wall
and site fencing.
Yvonne Burke John Ham Park & Community Center, City of Lynwood, CA – Construction Manager/IOR
Construction Manager/Inspector of Records. Providing construction management agency services for this new 36,000 sf park
and community center. The project included educational classroo ms, multi-purpose rooms, exercise and wellness center,
commercial kitchen. The foundation system was a unique mat foundation. This project was designed for a silver LEED rating
and is on track for gold attainment. Project progress is being monitored for co mpliance with special funding under state
proposition 84 requirements. Project technical features include: concrete walkways, curb ramps, landscaping, irrigation,
lighting, community center, restrooms, retaining walls, parking lot, curb and gutter, site fencing, mass and precise grading,
and utility installation. This project was completed ahead of schedule, within scope, and within budget. Total cost of project
was $4.7M.
EDUCATION
» MSCE - Structures
Cal State Fullerton 2005
» BSCE - Civil /Transportation
Cal State LA 1985
LICENSES & REGISTRATION
» Professional Engineer, P.E.
State of California, C57958
» Certified Accessibility
Inspector/Plans Examiner
» Certified Building Official,
C.B.O., CABO / ICC #3741
» Certified Plans Examiner,
I.C.B.O., #1020345-60
» Certified Mechanical
Inspector
I.C.B.O. #1020345-40
» Certified Plumbing Inspector
I.C.B.O. #1020345-30
» Certified Electrical Inspector
I.C.B.O. #1020345-20
» SWPPP (QSD) & (QSP)
Certificate # 22055
» OSHA 30 Hour Construction
Safety & Health
» State Certified HERS Rater
» Certified Emergency
Inspector
» C.G.B.P Certified Green
Building Inspector
» Certified Special Inspector for
Fire Proofing
» Certified Special Inspector for
Structural Welding
» Certified Special Inspector for
Structural Steel
» Certified Special Inspector for
Reinforced Concrete
ZACK FAQIH, MSCE, PE, QSD/P C.B.O.
Construction Manager
GREGORY HUNKLE
Relevant Key Highlights:
▪ Construction Management
▪ Construction Inspection
▪ Constructability Reviews
▪ Special Inspection
▪ Value Engineering
▪ Submittal Reviews
▪ Contract Administration
▪ Progress Billing Review
▪ Change Order Review
▪ Request for Information Review
▪ Capital Improvement Projects
▪ Construction Survey
▪ Materials Testing
▪ Utility Installation
▪ Sewer Lift Stations, Pump Stations
▪ Structural Projects
▪ Structural Buildings
▪ Pipeline Projects
▪ Concrete Sidewalk & Curb Ramps
▪ Right-of-Way
▪ Street Improvements
▪ Roadway Improvements
▪ Drainage Improvements
▪ Precise Grading
▪ Parking Lots & ADA Parking Spaces
▪ Water Pipeline Projects
▪ Brine Pipeline Projects
▪ Parks, Buildings, Open space
amenities, Sports Fields
▪ Bridges & Interchanges
▪ Retaining Walls & Sound Walls
▪ Landscaping & Irrigation
▪ Electrical & Traffic Signals
▪ Water Quality Improvements
▪ Pump Stations
▪ Architectural Water Features
▪ Prevailing Wage Structures
▪ Regulatory Compliance
▪ OSHA Certified
▪ Caltrans & Public Works Experience
▪ Regulatory Compliance
▪ Agency Coordination
▪ Contract Administration
▪ Cost/Scheduling/Budgets
▪ Safety Compliance
▪ Quality Control/Quality Assurance
Mr. Hunkle has over 27 years of experience providing quality control and quality assurance on major capital
improvement projects. His experience includes extensive background in building contracting. Mr. Hunkle has
an impressive academic and professional background to include certifications as a building official,
combinations building inspections, general contractor license, project management, quality control, project
coordination, code interpretation. Projects include roadway improvements, channels, ADA compliant related
projects, and pipeline projects. He has reviewed traffic handling plans, inspected flagging activities on public and private roads, and inspected roadway
closures and traffic devices. Mr. Hunkle has thorough field experience investigating construction defects issues and their causes, field inspection and
coordination with various testing labs. His projects include parks, bridges, roadways, streets improvements, drainage structures, storm drains,
residential, commercial and industrial, plan review of architectural, structural, building, sewer, pump stations, plumbing, mechanical and electrical
plans. He has knowledge of various construction manuals, standard filing system, materials inspection & certification proced ure and documentation,
field measurement verification, review of submittals & RFI’s, construction and removal, formwork, concrete pours, and coordination with various testing
labs. His projects include retaining walls, block walls, channels, mass grading, buildings, roadways, streets improvements, d rainage structures, utility
installation, storm drains, residential, commercial and industrial, and plan review of architectural, structural, building, p lumbing, mechanical and
electrical plans. He is well versed in Caltrans standard specifications, stand plans, construction manual. Mr. Hunkle has great knowledge of the green
book for public works construction. His inspection and construction experience also include structural architectural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing
of multi-unit apartment and condominium buildings, warehouses, hotels, retail centers, fire stations, and other structures encompassing timber,
masonry, steel and concrete.
Relevent Project Experience
Veteran Sports Park at Tustin Legacy, Tustin, CA – Lead Construction Inspector/Deputy Inspector
This project is a $24M major capital improvement project for the City of Tustin. The project is a 31.5 -acre sports community park bounded by
Lansdowne Road, Valencia Avenue, and Severyns Road. Major improvements include infrastructure improvement, instal lation of drainage devices,
water lines, gas lines, communication lines, interior roadway construction, and ADA compliant facilities such as sidewalks, driveways, curb ramps,
parking spaces, and recreational buildings. Mr. Hunkle provided construction insp ection and deputy inspection for this project. Technical Project
features also include: major grading activities, AC & PCC paving, reinforced concrete channels, local street improvements, AD A compliant sidewalks,
driveways, and curb ramps, curb & gutter, utility installation including water and sewer lines, landscape and irrigation, concrete walkways, lighting
installation, water features, and hardscape. Retaining wall, block wall and site fencing.
Yvonne Burke John Ham Park & Community Center, City of Lynwood, CA – Lead Construction Inspector/Deputy Inspector
Mr. Hunkle provided construction inspection and deputy inspection for this 36,000 sf park and community center. The project i ncluded educational
classrooms, multi-purpose rooms, exercise and wellness center, commercial kitchen. The foundation system was a unique mat foundation. This project
was designed for a silver LEED rating and is on track for gold attainment. Project progress is being monitored for compliance with special funding
under state proposition 84 requirements. Project technical features include: concrete walkways, curb ramps, landscaping, irrigation, lighting, community
center, restrooms, retaining walls, parking lot, curb and gutter, site fencing, mass and precise grading, and utility installation. This project was completed
ahead of schedule, within scope, and within budget. Total cost of project was $4.7M.
EDUCATION
» Graduate: Construction
Technology, Orange Coast
College, Costa Mesa, CA
» Graduate: Building Inspection
Technology, Coastline
Community College,
Huntington Beach, CA
LICENSES & REGISTRATION
» General Contractor # 632991
» Building Inspector # 79105
» Plumbing Inspector # 84086
» Mechanical Inspector # 86953
» Electrical Inspector
#0880906-20
» Combination Inspector
#0880906-C8
» Building Official #0880906-CB
» Certified Special Inspector for
Fire Proofing
» Certified Special Inspector for
Structural Welding
» Certified Special Inspector for
Structural Steel
» Certified Special Inspector for
Reinforced Concrete
» OSHA 30 Hour Construction
Safety & Health
Gregory Hunkle, CBO/ICC Certified
Senior Site Inspector/Deputy Inspector
PATRICK FRAIRE
Relevant Key Highlights:
▪ Construction Management
▪ Construction Inspection
▪ Constructability Reviews
▪ Special Inspection
▪ Value Engineering
▪ Submittal Reviews
▪ Contract Administration
▪ Progress Billing Review
▪ Change Order Review
▪ Request for Information Review
▪ Capital Improvement Projects
▪ Construction Survey
▪ Materials Testing
▪ Utility Installation
▪ Sewer Lift Stations, Pump Stations
▪ Structural Projects
▪ Structural Buildings
▪ Pipeline Projects
▪ Concrete Sidewalk & Curb Ramps
▪ Right-of-Way
▪ Street Improvements
▪ Roadway Improvements
▪ Drainage Improvements
▪ Precise Grading
▪ Parking Lots & ADA Parking Spaces
▪ Water Pipeline Projects
▪ Brine Pipeline Projects
▪ Parks, Buildings, Open space
amenities, Sports Fields
▪ Bridges & Interchanges
▪ Retaining Walls & Sound Walls
▪ Landscaping & Irrigation
▪ Electrical & Traffic Signals
▪ Water Quality Improvements
▪ Pump Stations
▪ Architectural Water Features
▪ Prevailing Wage Structures
▪ Regulatory Compliance
▪ OSHA Certified
▪ Caltrans & Public Works Experience
▪ Regulatory Compliance
▪ Agency Coordination
▪ Contract Administration
▪ Cost/Scheduling/Budgets
▪ Safety Compliance
▪ Quality Control/Quality Assurance
Mr. Fraire has experience in contracting, field investigation, project management, quality control, and construction management for capital improvement
projects and heavy civil projects. He has provided inspection services for a bridge replacement, grade separation, and interchange projects. Mr. Fraire
has thorough knowledge investigating construction defects issues and their causes, field inspection and monitored various pro ject elements including
falsework and shoring review, construction and removal, formwork, concrete pours, and coordi nation with various testing labs. He has knowledge of
Caltrans construction manuals, Caltrans standard filing system, materials inspection & certification procedure and documentat ion, field measurement
verification, review of submittals & RFI’s. Mr. Fraire’s expertise extends to his familiarity with Caltrans, Federal Department of Labor and State of
California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DSLE) Compliance Monitoring Unit (CMU) requirements and equal employment opportunity
compliance monitoring. Mr. Fraire is a highly motivated engineer with great enthusiasm and eagerness to learn new methods and construction
techniques. He is a critical thinker with great attention to detail for finished products. He is experienced in setting up a nd maintaining project files,
processing progress payments, and maintaining various logs, including submittals, RFI’s, and correspondence. He is also profi cient with various
construction computer software.
Relevent Project Experience
City of San Bernardino, CA – Project Manager/Construction Inspector: Mr. Fraire provided construction management and inspection services for
12 different park projects for the City of San Bernardino. The various project scopes included; grading, landscaping and irrigation, new restroom
buildings, installation of pumps and water features, concrete ADA improvements, and ADA parking space construction. The projects took place at the
following parks; Wildwood Park, Tom Minor Park, Anne Shirrels Park, Lytle Creek Park, Jack Reilly Park, Encanto Park, Gutierrez Park, Colony Park,
La Plaza Park, Delmann Heights Park, Seccombe Lake Park, and Perris Hills Park. Additionally, Mr. Fraire conducted field inspections of public works
projects including construction of streets, water systems, sewers, storm drain, landscape and irrigation, encroachment activities and grading; Monitored
several landscaping improvements including decomposed granite pathways and parking lots. Inspected traffic signal construction and installation and
street light installation to ensure conformance to appropriate standards. Inspected underground utility construction including sewer and storm drainage,
trenching, shoring, dewatering, bedding for pipe, manhole construction, trench backfill and coordinated material testing.
Veteran Sports Park at Tustin Legacy, Tustin, CA: Construction Inspector This project is a $24M major capital improvement project for the City
of Tustin. The project is a 31.5-acre sports community park bounded by Lansdowne Road, Valencia Avenue, and Severyns Road. Major improvements
include: infrastructure improvement, installation of drainage devices, water lines, gas lines, communication lines, interior roadway construction, and
ADA compliant facilities such as sidewalks, driveways, curb ramps, and recreational buildings. Mr. Fraire managed project budget, completed project
accounting, coordinated with utility agencies, maintained project documents, prepared daily project reports, and reviewed the design, construction,
change orders, and contract amendments. Mr. Fraire ensured that project was completed within bud get and schedule, built per plan and specifications,
and met City and community expectations. Mr. Fraire assisted in the daily inspection of the project activities and coordinated projected field activities
with the contractor, community, and local agencies. Mr. Fraire acted as the liaison between the designer, contractor, and the City.
EDUCATION
» BSCE – Civil Engineering
California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona, 2017
LICENSES & REGISTRATION
» OSHA 30 Hour Training
ORGANIZATIONS
» Engineers Without Borders
(EWB) – International
Project Lead
Years with Firm: 6
Years of Experience: 6
PATRICK FRAIRE, B.S.C.E.
Senior Site Inspector/Deputy Inspector
BRITTANY DUHN, E.I.T.
Relevant Key Highlights:
▪ Construction Management
▪ Construction Inspection
▪ Document Control
▪ Value Engineering
▪ Submittal Reviews
▪ Contract Administration
▪ Progress Billing Review
▪ Change Order Review
▪ Request for Information Review
▪ Capital Improvement Projects
▪ Construction Survey
▪ Materials Testing
▪ Utility Installation
▪ Sewer Lift Stations, Pump Stations
▪ Pipeline Projects
▪ Concrete Sidewalk & Curb Ramps
▪ Right-of-Way
▪ Street Improvements
▪ Roadway Improvements
▪ Drainage Improvements
▪ Precise Grading
▪ Parking Lots & ADA Parking Spaces
▪ Water Pipeline Projects
▪ Brine Pipeline Projects
▪ Parks, Buildings, Open space
amenities, Sports Fields
▪ Retaining Walls & Sound Walls
▪ Landscaping & Irrigation
▪ Electrical & Traffic Signals
▪ Water Quality Improvements
▪ Architectural Water Features
▪ Prevailing Wage Structures
▪ Regulatory Compliance
▪ OSHA Certified
▪ Caltrans & Public Works Experience
▪ Regulatory Compliance
▪ Agency Coordination
▪ Contract Administration
▪ Cost/Scheduling/Budgets
▪ Safety Compliance
▪ Quality Control/Quality Assurance
Ms. Duhn has extensive experience in construction management, project management, document control, and
field inspections. She has thorough knowledge of inspection from her work on bridge, rail, grade separation, and
interchange projects. She has experience in office engineering procedures including communication, pay estimates, project fil ing and documentation
per Caltrans Standards. She provides excellent quality control and quality assurance services on projects. Ms. Duhn has thoro ugh field experience
investigating construction defects issues and their causes, and field inspection and monitoring various project elements including falsework and shoring
review, construction and removal, formwork, concrete pours, coordination with various testing labs. She is well versed in Cal trans standard
specifications, standard plans, and filing system. Ms. Duhn provided construction and project management services that included the 50/95% and
100% design review and support. A full constructability review was completed and incorporated into the design prior to going out to bid. Ms. Duhn has
completed RFPs, required permits and documentation, and assisted the City of Beaumont to ensure that their projects stayed on budget and within
schedule. She has provided Project Management services for all stages of projects, from design to construction. Special inspe ction services for a total
of 12 buildings that required seismic retrofitting at the WCWD Pollution Control Plant. This project utilizes the special Sta te Revolving Funding (SRF)
application. As an office engineer, Ms. Duhn was in charge of all office engineering procedures including communication, pay estimates, project filing
and documentation per Caltrans Standards for this project with a value of $49.7M which involves reconstruction of the interch ange, widening of
interchange by constructing one additional bridge over UPRR tracks, constructing two new bridges over the I-10 and demolishing the existing bridges,
adding a new loop onramps, constructing several retaining walls, widening Cherry Avenue and rearrange utility company facilities.
Relevent Project Experience
Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion/Renovation & Brine Pipeline Installation Project – Beaumont CA
Project Management/Document Control: Ms. Duhn provided Project Management Services for the City of Beaumont on the Wastewater Treatment
Plant Expansion/Renovation & Brine Pipeline Installation Project ($110M), sewer lift stations, and other sewer/pipeline projects. Ms. Duhn prepared
funding applications for CWSRF and IBank, managed Proposition 218 process, assisted in IS/MND adoption pr ocess, coordinated with utilities/cities
for the Brine Line Project and other tasks to meet the City’s deadlines and requirements. For the Wastewater Pretreatment Program, Ms. Duhn
completed all document control responsibilities and oversaw and completed industrial users permits, permit applications, fact sheets, violations,
compliance, sewer rates, agreements, and any other tasks related to pretreatment as needed by the City. She assisted City sta ff in calculating and
implementing new sewer rates adopted by City Council and work with City Manager and staff to ensure the public is well informed and has a smooth
transition into the new rate structure. She completed and submitted all documentation requested by SAWPA/OCSD, coordinated me etings, and
assisted the City in completing the permit application. Ms. Duhn coordinated with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Western Municipal Water District
(WMWD), Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA), San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District (Valley), and the City with any tasks
related to purchasing capacity. She assisted the city in submitting all items required by the SARWQCB and coordinated any necessary meetings. Ms.
Duhn tracked all charges to the Wastewater Treatment Plan project and documented all purchase orders/invoices. She prepared agreements, bids,
RFPs, staff reports and any other related documentation for the three (3) contractors . Ms. Duhn assisted in completing permit applications and other
requirements for the projects. She prepared WWTP, Brine Line, or wastewater staff reports for City Council meetings and assisted the City in any
tasks necessary to ensure the Project stays on budget and meets any and all scheduled deadlines .
EDUCATION
» BSCE – Civil
Engineering California
State Polytechnic
University, Pomona,
2017
LICENSES &
REGISTRATION
» Engineer-in-Training,
E.I.T. State of
California, #161101
Years with Firm: 6
Years of Experience: 6
BRITTANY DUHN, B.S.C.E, E.I.T.
Document Control
Appendix D
Z&K Example Forms
RESIDENT ENGINEER DAILY REPORT
INSPECTORS DAILY REPORT
EMPLOYEE INTERVIEW FORM WEEKLY STATEMENT MONTHLY QUANTITY
OF WORKING DAYS SHEET
WEEKLY REPORT
Construction
Manager
Senior Site
Inspector/
Deputy
Inspector
Senior
Construction
Inspector
QA
Construction
Survey
(Optional)
Licensed
Landscape
Architect
(Optional)
Community
Outreach
Specialist
Document
Control
SWPPP/
Environmental
Specialist
145.00$ 130.00$ 130.00$ 130.00$ 135.00$ 125.00$ 125.00$ 120.00$ -$ Total Hours Labor Cost
Total Cost
(Including
Markup)
Task 1 Construction
Management 24 24 3,480.00$ 3,480.00$
Task 2 Construction Inspection
and Reporting 22 720 742 96,460.00$ 96,460.00$
0 -$ -$
0 -$ -$
0 -$ -$
0 -$ -$
24 22 720 0 0 0 0 0 766
3,480.00$ 2,860.00$ 93,600.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1532 99,940.00$ 99,940.00$
3,480.00$ 2,860.00$ 93,600.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 99,940.00$ 99,940.00$
0.6 0.55 18 0 0 0 0 0 38.3
99,940.00$
Note: The above rates are fully billable rates. All overhead costs are included.
Total Hours
Subtotals:
FTE (Weeks)
Total Cost:
City of La Quinta Request for Proposal
Construction Management Services for SilverRock Park Venue Site
City Project: 2016-08
Hourly Billing Rate
Subtotals Including Markup:
Markup (10%) :
Scope of Services – Construction Management & Inspection
Meetings & Project Start-Up: After award of the construction management contract, the Z&K Team will meet immediately
with City personnel for an initial kick-off meeting with the City to discuss the proposed work plan and special concerns to be
presented at the preconstruction meeting and be present at the pre-construction meeting. The Z&K Team will obtain a field
office or use rotating space at the La Quinta City Hall for the duration of construction. The Z&K Team will administer the
construction contract in conformance with the requirements set forth in the project plans and specifications including
applicable requirements from Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction and the City.
A pre-construction conference will be held with the City, construction management/inspection team, contractor,
subcontractors, utilities, and all project stakeholders within a few weeks of the contractor’s award of contract. The Z&K Team
will provide a preconstruction agenda using the City format and provide to the City for concurrence and notify all attendees.
This will allow for sufficient coordination and communication with all project stakeholders. The construction management
team will hold weekly construction progress meetings with the contractor, subcontractors, City staff, Design Engineer,
subconsultants, affected outside agencies, and other stakeholders. The team will discuss current construction activities,
procedures, progress, problems/issues, and go over the contractor’s “look ahead” schedule for upcoming work. The Z&K
Team will prepare the agendas and minutes of all meetings and keep all records.
Constructability Review: The Z&K internal design team will conduct a “third party” constructability review of the project plans
and specifications that will be completed prior to the preconstruction conference. Prompt constructability reviews and
alternative construction methods allow for cost and schedule savings. This review will identify potential problems that may
need attention before construction starts. This review will also include identification of all long lead items for the project. The
team will resolve the problems through fast and flexible problem solving. This approach will result in timely completion of
the work, claims avoidance, and reduction of public inconvenience. To shorten the construction duration, we strongly
recommend addressing and implementing the critical issues. Once the review is complete, the CM team will meet with the
City and design team to discuss any comments.
Supervision of Construction Inspection: The Construction Manager will
review the inspectors’ daily reports and provide copies to the City on
a weekly basis. Additionally, the Construction Manager will complete
a daily/weekly report to the City which includes a summary/type of
work completed, work scheduled for the next week, controlling
operation, weather conditions, important decisions/agreements with
the Contractor, and comments, concerns and project challenges. This
will also include percentage of work completed, percentage of time
elapsed, and any other important facts pertaining to the project that
are not specifically covered elsewhere in the contract records. A
monthly construction progress report will be submitted including
accomplishments this period, anticipated progress next period, major
closures, change orders, pending issues, recommendations, potential
claims, environmental monitoring, public relations, safety issues,
safety review, and project status. The Construction Manager will submit a monthly labor compliance report to the City and
provide a Weekly Statement of Working Days, noting the controlling operations, to the contractor.
The Z&K Team will have a Quality Control Plan in effect to assist quality assurance during the entire time the work is in effect.
Our internal QA/QC process is simple and does not require additional time demands of the City. Routinely, our Construction
Manager or Inspectors will conduct independent reviews of the project records for their adherence to the City policies and
procedures. The Team will ensure accuracy and completeness of the calculations, related documents, and all other work
furnished. The Quality Control Plan will establish a process whereby all work is independently checked, corrected and back-
checked, in accordance with accepted practice, by our registered engineer, the Construction Manager. All original drawings
and calculations will be maintained for the duration of the contract. As part of the constructability review and the Quality
Control Plan, the Z&K Team will coordinate and check to ensure that conflicts and misalignment do not occur between
different design documents he Z&K Inspectors understand the importance of verifying that the contractor’s dust control,
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), and traffic control plan implementation is consistent with the approved
Plans. If there are deviations from the approved plan, the team will take contractually-stipulated action. All Z&K Inspection
staff has completed their Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) and/or Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) training, and the
majority are QSP/D certified for the new permitting guidelines.
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Multi-Disciplined staff results in cost- effective construction management services through staffing efficiency. Our objective
is to provide the most qualified construction management team members that have City project experience. Our team has
managed similar projects and are high caliber engineers that have worked on numerous park projects. Our team will
coordinate and monitor the activities of on-site inspectors and administrators such that appropriate coverage of all
contractor activities is provided.
Construction Schedule: On a weekly basis, the Construction Manager will review and analyze the contractor’s schedule,
including activity sequence and duration, schedule submittal and schedule delivery for products with long lead times, and
identify potential areas of delay to the critical path. The Construction manager will also review the Contractor’s weekly
scheduled for compliance with project specifications and note any contractual non- compliance and request remedial action
pan from the Contractor. From the weekly look ahead schedule, the construction manager will ascertain that the schedule
logic, milestones, and floats are within allotted tolerances.
Coordination: The Construction Manager will provide on-going coordination, including, but not limited to:
o City of La Quinta City Engineer
o Other City Departments
o Design Team
o Other Agencies
o Contractor
o Coachella Valley Water District – Water & Sewer
o Spectrum - Cable
o SoCal Gas - Gas
o Imperial Irrigation District - Electricity
o Frontier - Telephone
o Burrtec - Waste & Recycling Services
o Utility Companies and Connections, as Needed
o Paleo and Cultural Monitors
o Biologist and have them conduct nesting bird
surveys as required
o Training Sessions required for City Staff
o Field Walks with inspector(s), design engineer, and
City representatives
o Construction Surveying
o Materials Testing
Project Correspondence: The Z&K Construction Manager and Inspection staff bring a detailed understanding of the City
processes for administering Contract Change Orders and Contractor payment per City’s standards & procedures. We will
work closely under the direction of the City and with the contractor to verify that the contractor’s payments are processed,
provide recommendations, and ensure they are executed promptly by the contract documents and City’s procedures. The
Z&K Team will also review and analyze the Change Orders and recommend necessary or desirable changes in the Construction
Contractor’s scope of work to the City. Z&K will negotiate with the Contractor and submit recommendations to the City
supported by field data related to any additional work. If change orders are accepted by the City, Z&K will prepare change
orders for signature and authorization by the City. The team will maintain a log of the change requests that will be available
to the City. Inspectors will verify all work performed under time and materials, including equipment, contractor crew, and
field measurements quantities.
The Construction Manager will receive, review, log and respond to all submittals and Request for Information (RFIs) as they
are received. The tracking log will include the date delivered, who it was transmitted to for comment/approval, and when it
was returned. The team will submit requests for Information as required on any items that should be coordinated with the
design engineer(s). Z&K will also review and approve Subcontracting Request forms. Z&K will receive, process, review, and
accept all shop drawings, project data, samples, and other submittals including coordination with the design engineer for
review as needed. The CM team will also establish and implement procedures for expediting the processing and approval of
submittal. Z&K will review and approve laboratory, shop, and mill test reports of materials and equipment.
Review on Contract Claims: The Construction Manager will perform on-going review throughout the project to avoid any
potential claims. If claims arise, the Construction Manager will work with the City and Contractor to find the best solution to
resolve any claims in a timely manner. All potential claims will be documented and maintained for account records. The team
will provide all necessary documentation and support to the City in settling claims.
Final Walk Through and “Punch-List”: The Construction Management Team will check the near-completed facilities to identify
discrepancies and deficiencies in the work performed by the contractor and prepare the necessary punch lists. The Z&K Team
will promptly perform a walk-through inspection with the contractor to finalize the punch list. Z&K will provide construction
management documents and records to the City within 60 days of the filing of the notice of completion.
“As-Built” Plans: The Z&K Team will collect “As-Built” data from all contractors and subcontractors and continuously update
the plans as changes are approved. When the project is completed, the Construction Manager will submit a complete set of
“As-Built” plans to the City. During the course of construction, the Inspectors will maintain one set of plans, with markings
and dimensions in red ink, to denote field changes or other corrections. The team will Create and maintain “As-Built” project
schedule with Microsoft Project or equivalent program.
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Project Closeout: Z&K will provide the following, at a minimum:
o Administer and coordinate final inspections. Coordinate the correction and the completion of the work.
o Assist the City in determining when the project, or a designated portion thereof, is substantially complete.
o Prepare for the City, a summary of the status of the work of the Contractor, listing changes in the previously issued
certificates of substantial completion of the work, and recommending the times within which the Contractor shall
complete uncompleted items on the certificate of substantial completion of the work.
o Calculate the amount of final payment due to the prime Contractor and prepare the proposed final estimate.
o Obtain evidence of certification of all lien releases after the City files their notice of completion.
o Secure from the contractor and transmit to the City, required guarantees.
o Coordinate any startup requirements. Deliver all equipment manuals, special equipment, spare parts, catalogs, and
other materials required by specifications.
o Make recommendation for the release of retention.
Public Outreach: Under the direction of the City, Z&K will be overseeing the Public Relations/Outreach activities. The key to
any successful outreach campaign is to front load the outreach effort at the beginning of the project. The team will work
closely with the City to ensure that the businesses and residents are well informed and will deal with any complaints.
Construction Inspection: The Z&K Engineers and Inspectors have the knowledge, skill, and experience to inspect all the
anticipated construction operations for this contract. Throughout the project, the inspectors will review contract documents,
plans, and permits. Inspectors will monitor and enforce construction noticing requirements, including but not limited to, PM-
10 and SWPPP requirements. Z&K will monitor the Contractor’s fugitive dust control plan and ensure that the Contractor
uses approved haul routes and that they are kept clean. The Z&K Inspectors will verify compliance with the construction
contract by monitoring, evaluating, approving or rejecting the Contractor’s work in accordance with the approved
construction contract documents. Inspectors will determine that the Contractor’s work is being performed in accordance
with the requirements of the contract documents and endeavor to guard the City against defect and deficiencies in the work.
As appropriate, the team will require special inspection or testing, or make recommendations to the City regarding special
inspection or testing of work not in accordance with the provisions of the contract documents, whether or not such work is
fabricated, installed, or completed. Our Z&K Inspectors have excellent of ADA compliance experience and will provide
inspection for all ADA features. Our proposed ICC certified inspector, Gregory Hunkle, will provide the following required
special inspections: structural concrete over 2,500 psi, field welding, and epoxy/expansion anchors. Additionally, Z&K
inspectors will coordinate soils compliance prior to foundation inspection.
Reporting & Project Documentation: Our proposed staff has extensive documentation and filing experience. Our Inspectors
know that a complete record of the project must include a full set of all contract drawings, specifications, change orders,
logs, submittals, and RFI’s. Filing will include correspondence with all stakeholders and permit agencies, reports (daily, weekly,
monthly) showing all day-to-day operations, the contractor's workforce, and equipment. In addition to the materials on hand,
materials testing reports and sampling, copies of all permits, SWPPP plan, all reports, updates, and all other contract
documents related to the construction of the project will be documented. The Z&K Team will maintain, on a current basis, a
record copy of all contracts, drawings, specifications, addenda, change orders, and other modifications, in good order and
marked to record all changes made during construction; shop drawings, product data; samples; submittal; purchases;
materials; equipment; applicable handbooks; maintenance and operating manuals and instructions; other related documents
and revisions which are relevant to the contract work.
The Z&K proposed staff will maintain a field diary (bound notebook) during construction including a cumulative record of
quantities constructed, daily and weekly reports, working day reports, change order documentation, photographs and other
documentation. Maintain a separate field diary for change order work. The team will complete a Daily Report including
weather, equipment om site, number of workers, crews/personnel, activities, quantities, work accomplished, problems
encountered, photos (before, during and after construction), contractor and sub-contractors’ work onsite, critical
conversations that took place each day, and other relevant data. Daily Reports and any other reports will be accessible by
City staff to ensure that the City is informed of the project progress. These will include information on the Contractor and
the entire project, showing percentages of completion. In addition to the diary and reports, the inspectors will maintain
copies of all permits needed to construct the project and enforce special requirements of each. The team will provide and
maintain a digital photographic history of the progress of the project. Photos will also be taken of the following: showing
existing conditions prior to construction, disputed work items, work that has to be duplicated, replaced, or removed,
completed work, and extra work.
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