MSA Consulting, Inc.MSA Consulting, Inc. 34200 Bob Hope Drive Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 320 - 9811
mwitherspoon@msaconsultinginc.com
August 20, 2019
Bryan McKinney, PE
City Engineer
City of La Quinta
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
Request for Proposals for On-
Call Stormwater Compliance
Inspection Services
Work and Cost Proposal
August 20, 2019
Mr. Bryan McKinney, P.E.
City Engineer
City of La Quinta
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
Subject: Response to Request for Proposals for On-Call Stormwater Compliance
Inspection Services
Dear Mr. McKinney:
In response to the Request for Proposals, MSA Consulting, Inc. is pleased to submit, on
behalf of our team, our Work and Cost Proposal to provide On-Call Stormwater
Compliance Inspection Services for various projects within the City of La Quinta.
Having served the Coachella Valley since 1976, MSA has proudly participated in
thousands of projects throughout the region, making us uniquely familiar with the issues
unique to planning and environmental projects in our desert communities. Since MSA’s
incorporation, we have enjoyed a very productive relationship with the City.
Michelle Witherspoon, Director of Environmental Services will serve as primary point of
contact for the City. She will be draw upon the resources of other key MSA staff including
Jesús Herrera-Cortes and Scott Wieborg in the provision of responsive and thorough
environmental services to the City.
Our team brings the following key benefits to the City:
In-depth understanding of monitoring practices – For the past 10 years, MSA
Consulting, Inc. has developed extensive expertise in inspection, recordkeeping,
and reporting practices across various fields. MSA currently has a team of 8
environmental and utility service inspectors who conduct an average of 20 site
visits per week throughout the Coachella Valley for a wide range of fields that
include stormwater (NPDES) compliance, dust control (PM10) monitoring and
recordkeeping, and utility coordination. In 2019, we are projected to perform over
1,040 inspections and site visits across the Coachella Valley. As such, MSA is
uniquely positioned to adapt its staff to the City of La Quinta’s needed inspection
services.
Industry Knowledge – Pertaining to NPDES compliance, MSA staff has served as
the Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) or Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP)
for over 80 construction sites, ranging from 1 to 330 acres in size. Our weekly
inspection services contract duration has ranged from 2 to 6 years, ensuring that
the proper recordkeeping, communication, and compliance practices are achieved
during the entire construction process.
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Local Knowledge – MSA has extensive knowledge of local environmental issues
that affect the City through 40-years of experience in the Valley. Many MSA staff
reside in La Quinta, making the provision of professional services a personal
commitment to achieve a better community.
Long-term Satisfied Client – MSA prides itself on a high degree of Client loyalty
arising from the strongly held commitment to professional service and Client
satisfaction that undergirds all our work.
Full-Service Team – MSA offers a full complement of development professionals
including planners, environmental experts, engineers, surveyors, landscape
architects, and construction managers along with a trusted list of specialty
consultants covering every major development and environmental discipline.
MSA’s contract planning staff can tap into these resources for guidance when
needed to develop integrated, implementable solutions to current and advanced
planning challenges.
If MSA is selected, Michelle will serve as primary point of contact with responsibility for
contractual performance, project assignments and senior-level problem solving for
ongoing municipal support services:
Michelle Witherspoon, Director of Environmental Services
mwitherspoon@msaconsultinginc.com
MSA Consulting, Inc.
34200 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760-320-9811 (office)
This proposal has been prepared in compliance with the Request for Proposals (RFP)
released May 14, 2019 and shall be valid for a period of 180 calendar days from the date
of August 20, 2019. We acknowledge no Addendum has been released. After review of
the City’s draft Professional Agreement provided in the Request for Proposals, MSA finds
the provisions of the Agreement acceptable and to offer this proposal/qualification
package to the City on behalf of MSA.
We appreciate the opportunity to submit our proposal and qualifications for your
consideration and look forward to continuing our professional relationship with the City.
I, Julian A. De La Torre, by my signature below, do hereby attest that all information
submitted herein is true, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. Should you
have any questions or require any further information please feel free to contact me.
Very truly yours,
Julian A. De La Torre, P.E.
President/Principal Engineer
MSA Consulting, Inc.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WORK AND COST PROPOSAL
Section A Qualifications, Related Experience and References 2
Firm Profile ...................................................................................... 2
References ...................................................................................... 3
Section B Proposed Staffing and Project Organization 4
Project Staffing Summary / Firm Administrator ................................ 4
Key Personnel ................................................................................. 5
Firm Organizational Chart ............................................................... 8
Section C Work Plan / Technical Approach 9
Project Understanding and Approach .............................................. 9
Project Management Tools Required from City ............................. 11
Project Management Tools ............................................................ 11
Section D Cost and Price 14
Hourly Rates Schedule .................................................................. 14
Appendix
Staff Resumes
Insurance Acknowledgement
Signed Non-Collusion Affidavit Form
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Section A: Qualifications, Related Experience and References
MSA Consulting, Inc. (MSA) is a
multi-disciplinary Planning, Civil
Engineering and Land Surveying
firm providing professional
services to public agencies, tribal
interests and private development
since 1976. MSA is the Coachella
Valley’s largest locally owned, full-
service consulting company,
serving private and public Clients
throughout Southern California
and beyond. MSA became an
employee-owned company with an
ESOP Trust in 2016. In January 2019, MSA welcomed RGA Landscape Architects, Inc.,
the Coachella Valley’s leading Landscape Architecture firm, into the firm.
MSA’s local presence in the Coachella Valley provides a large and diverse team with
extensive knowledge relative to regional and local issues. The Environmental Department
has historic knowledge of both the City and the Valley that is unique to the firm. The team
has a vested interest in maintaining and enhancing the existing environment and systems
of the City and the Coachella Valley. All employees are poised to respond immediately to
any City needs.
MSA staff has been deployed to over 120 individual sites to conduct the necessary
reconnaissance, records search, and observations for the presence of p etroleum
products, hazardous materials, and other recognized conditions of concern.
MSA staff have been designated to perform daily fugitive dust control monitoring to
projects totaling over 360 acres, conducting the proper field and office communication to
keep the project developers and respective public agencies aware of the best
management practices.
MSA has applied Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) to our inspection and monitoring practices,
serving as the primary technology component to
tracking these services. Recently, two MSA
inspectors obtained their FAA certification to
operate small unmanned aircraft (drones),
increasing the inspection effectiveness and
accuracy.
Firm’s Complete Name MSA Consulting, Inc.
Firm’s Date of Founding December 21, 1976
Firm’s Legal Form California Corporation
Address of Corporate,
and Only, Office
34200 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Number of Employees 65
Hours of Operation 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.; Monday
through Friday
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As a result of maintaining high standards in work product, MSA has been consistently
able to attract new and diverse projects from its solid Client core and their referrals. The
firm provides a variety of knowledge and services that are applied to all projects. Included
in the current staff of 65 are both AICP, LEED and QSD Accredited Professionals and
Landscape Architects, as well as eight registered civil engineers and land surveyors.
Equipped with state-of-the-art computer, color plotting, and surveying systems, MSA
today continues to serve a broad range of repeat Clie ntele from small developers to the
Federal government. Over the past 43 years, the firm has successfully completed over
2,500 projects and studies, involving the environmental analysis, planning, design,
surveying or construction administration of public works, residential, institutional, resort,
or commercial developments.
MSA is actively involved in assisting local community groups through participation in
organizations such as Urban Land Institute (ULI), Desert Valleys Builders Association
(DVBA), American Planning Association (APA), Association of Environmental
Professionals (AEP), U.S. Green Building Council, American Public Works Association
(APWA), Desert Roundtable, California Land Surveyors Association, and American
Society of Landscape Architects.
MSA discloses no conditions (bankruptcy, pending litigation, planned office closures,
mergers, etc.) or organizational conflicts of interest would affect MSA’s ability to perform
the required duties. MSA is not debarred, suspended or otherwise declared ineligible to
contract with any other federal, state or local public agency.
We encourage the City to contact our client references to confirm our team’s
performance.
▪ PM-10 and SWPPP Monitoring
Private Development
Contact: Bob Paradise
Pulte Homes
27401 Los Altos
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
951.258.6001
Bob.paradise@pultegroup.com
▪ SWPPP Monitoring
Desert Community College District
Contact: Ryan Lamb
College of the Desert
43500 Monterey Avenue
Palm Desert, CA 92260
760.776.7219
rlamb@bond.collegeofthedesert.edu
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▪SWPPP Monitoring
Affordable Housing
Contact: Julie Bornstein, Executive Director
Coachella Valley Housing Coalition
45-701 Monroe Street Plaza 1, Suite G
Indio, CA 92201
760.347.3157
julie.bornstein@cvhc.org
Section B: Proposed Staffing and Project Organization
The MSA Team would be led by Michelle Wetherspoon, Director of Environmental
Services, who will serve as Project Manager and the City’s primary contact. Her contact
information follows:
Ms. Michelle Witherspoon, Director of Planning Services
34200 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760.320.9811
Mwitherspoon@msaconsultinginc.com
Ms. Witherspoon will work closely with the City to ensure that project requirements are
satisfied and share in the day-to-day responsibilities in his respective fields of expertise.
MSA proposes to dedicate a staff of 8 for the implementation of this project with a variety
of Licenses and Certifications including: 1 licensed engineer with expertise in stormwater,
sewer design and site inspections; 3 QSD/QSP certified individuals for stormwater quality
inspections; 2 Registered Environmental Property Assessors (REPA) for Hazardous
Materials and 8 staff members experienced in site inspections.
GIS hot spot map of project sites where MSA has recently performed routine
monitoring and inspections
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Each assigned project team will take a hands -on approach to maintain in-depth and
intimate knowledge of each project task. This approach improves overall project
management and allows the team to provide timely and efficient services resulting in
successful projects.
All services will be performed in accordance with industry standard professional practices
and in compliance with all City, County and State standards. Throughout the course of
each project assignment, MSA will place emphasis on providing the most accurate and
reasonable analysis of a project that also manages the City’s costs, eliminating the City’s
exposure through good communication, problem solving and project monitoring.
The uniform measure of a company’s competence is the ability to provide required
services accurately, on-schedule and within budget. MSA personnel consider it his/her
responsibility to follow the procedures set forth in MSA’s Quality Assurance program, as
well as using common sense and good judgment during all facets of work. Resumes for
the Key Personnel are in the Appendix.
Julian A. De La Torre, P.E., President/Principal Engineer
Mr. De La Torre, born and raised in the Coachella Valley, attended UCLA
and graduated with an Engineering degree in 1983. He has been a
Registered Civil Engineer since 1989. He joined MSA in 1995, serving as
a Design Engineer and Senior Project Manager for a wide variety of public
agency and private development projects. In 2007, Mr. De La Torre
became the firm’s Vice President and Principal Engineer, serving as a key
member of MSA’s management team, responsible for day-to-day
management of multiple projects along with delivery of designs within time and budget.
In April 2018, with over 35-years’ experience and a deep understanding of MSA, he
became the firm’s President responsible for the firm’s overall vision, mission, values, and
strategic goals.
Michelle Witherspoon, Director of Environmental Services
LEED AP BD+C, CPESC, WSD, REPA Certified
Ms. Witherspoon joined the Planning Department of MSA Consulting in
June of 2000. With a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning
from CA State Polytechnic University, Pomona and a BS in Zoology from
the University of Oklahoma, she enhances MSA’s ability to help Lead
Agencies as well as Clients in identification of Environmental challenges
and solutions that work. She was instrumental in the formation and
management of Environmental Services in 2000 and GIS Services in 2005.
She is responsible for all aspects of the firm’s environmental planning, including
proposals, staffing and the technical integrity of completed documents.
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In addition, Ms. Witherspoon brings an understanding of the convergence of natural
systems, technical research and planning. She is a LEED Accredited Professional,
Registered Environmental Property Assessor, Certified Professional in Erosion and
Sediment Control, Qualified SWPPP Developer and holds a certification in Coachella
Valley Fugitive Dust Control from South Coast Air Quality Management District and
CALTRANS 24 Hour SWPPP Training.
As Director of Environmental Services and a project manager for the firm, she oversees
the preparation of the firm’s environmental documents/plans including CEQA Initial
Studies and Environmental Impact Reports, NEPA Environmental Assessments and
Environmental Impact Statements, PM-10 Fugitive Dust Mitigation Plans, Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plans, Water Quality Management Plans, Water Supply
Assessments, Designated Waters Permitting and Phase I Environmental Site
Assessments. In addition, she provides consultation for various Planning projects which
have particularly challenging site assessment issues or environmental constraints. Ms.
Witherspoon is an active member in the American Planning Association, the American
Public Works Association, and the US Green Building Council.
Jesús Herrera-Cortes, Senior Environmental Planner/GIS Analyst
CPSWQ, QSD/QSP Certified
Mr. Herrera-Cortes joined the Planning Department in April of 2008 as an
Assistant Environmental Planner. Having received his Bachelor of Science
Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from California State Polytechnic
University in Pomona and his Minor in Geographic Information Systems,
Mr. Herrera-Cortes provides our firm and our Clients with his expertise in
Planning Law, Land Use and Transportation Planning, Urban
Development, research methodology, and advanced GIS applications. His
GIS Technology knowledge streamlines activities from planning and data collection to
analysis, as-built surveying, and operations and maintenance. He has been recognized
with numerous academic achievement awards. He is a member of the Inland Empire
Section of the American Planning Association and a member of the Golden Key Honor
Society.
Scott Wieborg, Project Engineer
Scott Wieborg joined MSA in 1995 after graduating from the University of
California at Davis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
As a Project Engineer, he is experienced in various aspects of civil design,
but primarily focuses on street design, grading and hydrology. He has
worked on a variety of commercial, industrial, and residential civil
engineering projects. He has been involved in such complex projects as
the PSUSD District Operations Center, La Quinta Corporate Yard and Fire
Station, Mountain Gate, the Palm Springs Convention Center, College of the Desert West
Valley Campus and Carlos Ortega Villas. Mr. Wieborg is a Licensed Civil Engineer in the
State of California, LEED AP BD+C, CPESC, and REPA.
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Asia Lee, Assistant Environmental Planner
Ms. Lee joined MSA Consulting, Inc. as an Assistant Environmental
Planner after earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Earth and
Environmental Science from the University of California, Irvine, with
minors in Global Sustainability and Urban Planning Policy and Design. In
addition to her academic successes, Asia enhanced her leadership
abilities as a Director of Internal Philanthropy and Watchcare at UC Irvine
along with her participation as Campus Affairs Commissioner for The
Green Initiative Fund. Asia currently assists in the preparation and processing of the firm’s
Environmental documents/plans including CEQA and NEPA Analyses, PM -10 Fugitive
Dust Mitigation Plans, NPDES Construction and Management Permits, Designated
Waters Permitting, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Specific Plans. Her
strong leadership, technical knowledge and creative abilities provide inspiration and
motivation to a well-rounded Environmental Team.
Jonathan Reisfeld, Assistant Environmental Planner
Mr. Reisfeld joined MSA Consulting, Inc. as an Assistant Environmental
Planner after earning his Bachelor of Sciences degree in Environmental
Studies from Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Oregon and his GIS
certification from California State University in Los Angeles. Jonathan
assists in the preparation and processing of the firm’s Environmental
documents/plans including CEQA and NEPA Analyses, PM-10 Fugitive
Dust Mitigation Plans, NPDES Construction and Management Permits,
Designated Waters Permitting, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Specific
Plans. His writing skills and varied technical expertise, including his knowledge and
application of all Microsoft Office programs and ArcGIS, strengthens the MSA Team.
Gabe Rosales, Utilities Coordinator
Mr. Rosales joined MSA in February of 2014 to assist the MSA Utility
Department with utility research and coordination services along with
varied CAD tasks. His responsibilities include preparation of electronci
base plans, design coordination services, and utility conflict studies. In
2004, Mr. Rosales earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business
Administration from the California State University of Fullerton. To add to
his technical skills, Mr. Rosales is fluent in Spanish and is a past recipient
of the Viva Magazine “30 under 30” honoring top young entrepreneurs. Not only is he a
member of the American Marketing Association and Business Inter-Club Council at the
California State University of Fullerton, he has volunteered his time at the YMCA of the
Desert in Palm Springs, CA and at Camp Titan Youth Sports Camp in Fullerton, CA for
underprivileged children.
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Michael Schreiber, Utilities Coordinator
Mr. Schreiber performs utility research, coordination and varied CAD
related tasks on behalf of both private and public clientele. His
responsibilities include preparation of electronic base plans, design
coordination services, utility conflict studies and preparation of cost
estimates. Michael earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science
from California State University of Fullerton and performed graduate work
in the field of Restaurant Management at UCLA. To add to his technical
skills and proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Photo Top digital templating, Mr.
Schreiber uses his knowledge and writing skills freelancing for Examiner.com.
The following table reflects the key MSA Consulting, Inc. team members who may be
involved in any of the City’s requests:
Staff Member Title Description of Tasks
Environmental / GIS Support / Monitoring Support
Michelle Witherspoon Director of Environmental
Services
Environmental Documents;
Plans Content and
Compliance
Jesus Herrera-Cortez Senior Environmental Planner /
GIS Analyst
Environmental Monitoring;
GIS
Scott Wieborg Project Engineer Environmental and
Engineering Documents
Asia Lee Assistant Environmental
Planner
Environmental Monitoring,
Writing and Support
Jonathan Reisfeld Assistant Environmental
Planner
Environmental Monitoring,
Writing and Support
Gabe Rosales Utilities Coordinator Site Inspections
Michael Schreiber Utilities Coordinator Site Inspections
Technical Support
Julian A. De La Torre,
P.E. President / Principal Engineer Senior Advisor; Engineering;
Hydrology
Mike Rowe, P.E. Vice President / Principal
Engineer
Senior Advisor; Engineering;
Grading; Utilities
Paul DePalatis, AICP Vice President / Director of
Planning Services
Project Manager; Senior
Oversight
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Chuck Harris, RLS Survey and Mapping Director Senior Advisor; Survey and
Mapping
Derek Gallerani Environmental/Planning CADD
Technician
Environmental/Planning
Graphics
For a complete description of the entire MSA Team please visit our website at
www.msaconsultinginc.com
Section C: Work Plan / Technical Approach
The City of La Quinta National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Sy stem (NPDES)
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program Requirements are defined in
the Whitewater River Region Storm Water Management Program SWMP). MSA provides
a menu of services to maintain compliance in an electronic system that is easily acc essed
by the City for each of the program elements.
In general, the City’s primary requirement under the MS4 program is to ensure that
pollutants of concern are not discharged into the ground, groundwater or the Whitewater
River/Coachella Valley Storm Water Channel.
MSA Consulting utilizes a custom in-
house GIS compliance program to assist
our clients with permit implementation
during the construction and post
construction life of a project. Our existing
system includes features such as mapped
project boundaries, storm drainpipes and
structures such as conventional curb
catch basins, dry wells, Proprietary BMPs,
infiltration swales and basins. MSA
includes BMPs in the database that are
part of Final Site and Sewer designs such
as garbage enclosures, grease
interceptors and water clarifiers. These
components are also important in
maintaining stormwater compliance. These facilities are converted from ACAD to GIS
format following the approval of improvement plans. Baseline information is derived from
MSA’s projects in the Coachella Valley since 1976.
This data management program will enable City representatives, MSA staff or approved
third parties to upload and link photos and documents associated with each program
element on the online data management system. Documents include inspection sheets
and data, action items, response dates and site contacts. This program includes a built -
in ArcGIS Map Interface for use in the field or in the office.
GIS representation of 494 registered food
facilities within the City of La Quinta
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Program Elements and Associated Services/Tasks
1. Program Management:
• Upload and Maintain documentation including Organization, implementation
agreements, meeting agendas, and correspondence pertaining to project changes or
input.
2. Commercial/Industrial/UST Program:
• Add GPS Location of Projects to WebMap.
• Maintain documentation associated with existing permits including inspections,
enforcement, action items and site contacts.
3. Permittee Facilities and Operations:
• Add Schematic GPS mapping of City owned and maintained Post construction BMPs
at Maintenance Yards and other locations determined by City.
4. Water Quality Monitoring Report:
• Maintain a Secure Website for City Management, input and reporting.
5. Annual Report.
• Compile information in approved format for review and inclusion in the Annual Report
submittal to RCFC
Scope:
Task 1: Meet with City Staff to compile all existing information, CAD files, scheduling, site
contact information, etc. previously utilized for Site Management. Upload GPS location of
Facilities and link documentation to WebMap/Database. Coordinate re: format of
documents. (Proposal based upon an estimated number of facilities, coordination with
City Staff, upload of existing information and preparation of WebMap/Database)
Task 1.1: Create Electronic Inspection Forms based on the City’s Stormwater Compliance
Survey forms format and add to inspection database.
Task 1.2: Develop schedule of inspections, complying with the requirements of the
Whitewater River Region NPDES MS4 Permit for all the food facilities and hazard ous
materials/Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) facilities in the City that are permitted by
Riverside County Department of Environmental Health (DEH).
Task 2: Site Inspections. (Proposal based on number of inspection sites in City with two
site visits per year).
Task 2.1: Perform Inspections as required by the Whitewater River Region NPDES MS4
Permit using the converted Stormwater Compliance Survey forms and provide inspection
forms to the City.
Task 2.2: Facility inspections, schedules, inspection dates, action and response items will
be uploaded immediately following completion, throughout the year. MSA will upload and
link ongoing activity documents to the GPS locations on the WebMap/Database.
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Task 2.3: Coordinate with City’s Code Enforcement Division when violations occurs to
ensure they have been corrected.
Task 3: Conduct updates to WebMap/Database by coordination with the City’s Permit
Center on new business licenses issued to food facilities and/or coordinate with DEH on
new permitted food and hazardous materials facilities.
Task 3.1: Consultation with City Staff for unanticipated site changes and revisions to the
WebMap.
Task 3.2: Compile information into Annual Report Format, provide to City for review and
approval, for submittal to RCFC.
Task 4: Miscellaneous consultation and assistance relative to Permit implementation and
compliance issues, web mapping.
MSA will require the City to provide the following:
▪ Desk and internet access (when Staff required to be present at City).
▪ Access to City forms and sample documents in electronic format.
▪ Access to City data files if GIS mapping is requested.
▪ Staff collaboration and direction as needed to facilitate project work.
▪ Authority to enter inspection sites.
The set of techniques and methodologies used by MSA to manage projects are governed
by the high level of complexity and low error tolerance on representative projects. To
make sure that scopes for every project are completed in a timely and professional
manner, MSA’s project management will include the following processes.
▪ Contract Administration
Each individual agreement is reviewed in
detail to ensure compliance with specific
requirements. Special attention is given to
City processes, project products, financial
reporting and other requirements.
▪ Project Initiation
Project Manager will hold a team kick-off
meeting to coordinate contact information,
communication protocols; chain of command
within both the City staff and teams; anticipated project schedules; clarification of
scope items, expectations of the City not expressed in the RFP; known public
concerns to be addressed; data collection from City; identification of all products
required, and other items as applicable.
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▪ Project Timeline
For each assigned project, identify project milestones and target dates. Microsoft
Project software is available for use at project initiation if necessary, for complex
projects. Tasks, resources, project interdependencies of events and tasks, and
constraints are identified and updated as the project progresses. The resulting Gantt
chart easily displays the critical path, project schedule and project status.
▪ Project Review
MSA possesses Blubeam Revu Standard software that will be used for electronic
review of plans and maps.
▪ Geographical Information Systems
MSA’s Geographical Information Services (GIS) Group offers dynamic “state of the
art” spatial technology to manage, visualize, and interpret data to better understand
the physical environment and manage municipal land use and urban infrastructure
systems. MSA has access to more than 125 thematic data layers, which equates to
over 1,000 different information variables extending over thousands of square miles
using data from reliable agencies such as the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S.
Department of Interior, California Spatial Information Library and Riverside County
GIS Department.
Services offered:
▪ Exhibits and Mapping
▪ Data Management
▪ Site Inspections
▪ Utility Systems
▪ Environmental Constraints
▪ Custom Exhibits
Project Spotlight: CVAG “CV Link” Project GIS Support
The Parkway 1e11 project demonstrates the extent of MSA’s GIS mapping and data
management capabilities. Parkway 1e11 is a regional multipurpose trail project that
runs the length of the Coachella Valley, passing through all 9 valley cities. MSA has
provided GIS support by collecting data and preparing baseline exhibits showing
adjacent landowners and stakeholders, existing or proposed rights-of-way and
easement constraints along the proposed route alignments.
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▪ Coordination/Meetings
Effective communication and coordination with City Staff is essential to properly
manage the inspection and reporting program and minimize conflict and delay. This
is achieved by close working relationships with key team members and regular
tracking of progress in working toward upcoming milestones. Participation in meetings
will occur as needed and MSA is centrally located in the Valley for prompt response
to City meeting requests.
▪ Action Items
Identify and communicate special property concerns and potential Action Items, if
applicable. Ideally, potential impacts would be identified early, and Action Items
addressed in a timely manner.
▪ Quality Assurance/Quality Control
MSA has an established QA/QC program to ensure deliverables are complete,
accurate and withstand internal peer review. This Program provides a strategy and
framework for continuously improving performance across the full spectrum of
services. MSA personnel consider it his/her responsibility to follow the procedures set
forth in MSA’s Program, as well as using common sense and good judgment du ring
all facets of work.
▪ Documentation
MSA understands the value of accurate and reliable documentation. MSA
documentation will be thorough including e-mail correspondence, contracts, sub-
consultant contracts, agendas, meeting notes, schedules, plans, ins pection sheets
and action item documentation. All documentation will be available in commonly
accepted format.
▪ Financial
MSA effectively works with project support staff to monitor and control projects to
achieve financial targets. Team members will have the ability to effectively monitor the
budget of each project using company software that will track the budget at a detailed
task level. Project reports can be generated at any time to measure project
performance against each individual project budget.
▪ Mentoring
MSA mentors and coaches project team members and provides constructive feedback
on team member performance.
▪ Relationships
MSA maintains good relationships with City personnel, agency contacts, consultants,
subconsultants, and project team members through continual communication and
coordination.
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Section D: Cost and Price
The following is a summary of costs to provide the services outlined in the Request for
Proposal (RFP) for On-Stormwater Compliance Inspection Services a nd will be used as
the basis for negotiating a Professional Services Ag reement (PSA):
Environmental / GIS Support / Monitoring
Support
Hourly Rate
Director of Environmental Services $185.00
Environmental Planner / GIS Specialist $140.00
Project Engineer $155.00
Assistant Environmental Planner $105.00
CADD Technician $115.00
Technical Support
Principal Engineer $230.00
Director of Planning $220.00
Director of Survey and Mapping $220.00
Director of Design Services $220.00
CADD Technician $115.00
Reimbursables Cost per Unit
B/W Print $0.10
Color Print $0.15
B/W Bond $0.50 per sq. ft.
Color Bond $0.75 per sq. ft.
Mylar $3.00 per sq. ft.
Item Description Unit Unit Cost
Food Establishment Inspection EA Site Visit $350
Hazardous Material / Underground Tank
Facility Inspection
EA Site Visit $350
Labor, materials and incidental expenses such as vehicle mileage, postage, and toll calls
are included in the above referenced rates.
Consultant may request a price adjustment not to exceed the Bureau of Labor Statistic's
Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the LA/Riverside/Anaheim region for the prior 12 -month
period effective on the anniversary date of the contract. Optional renewal years and any
associated CPI increases are at the mutual consent of the City and Contractor.
APPENDIX
MSA CONSULTING, INC.
Director of Environmental Services
Michelle Witherspoon
Ms. Witherspoon has over 20 years’ experience
understanding the convergence of natural systems, technical
research and planning for land development. She joined
MSA Consulting, Inc. in 2000 as a member of the Planning
Department and was instrumental in the formation and
management of Environmental Services in 2001 and GIS
Services in 2005. With a Master’s Degree in Urban and
Regional Planning from CA State Polytechnic University,
Pomona and a BS in Zoology from the University of
Oklahoma, she enhances MSA’s ability to help Lead Agencies
as well as clients in identification of Environmental
challenges and solutions that work. As Director of
Environmental Services and a project manager for the firm,
she oversees the preparation of the firm’s environmental
documents/plans including, but not limited to: CEQA Initial
Studies, Environmental Impact Reports, NEPA
Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact
Statements, Fugitive Dust Control Plans, Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plans, Water Quality Management
Plans, Water Supply Assessments, Designated Waters
Permitting and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. In
addition, she provides consultation for various projects
which have particularly challenging site assessment issues or
environmental constraints.
EXPERIENCE
Morongo Entertainment Center – NEPA EA, SWPPP Cabazon
Imagine Schools – CEQA MND, Indio
North City Extended SP – CEQA EIR, WSA, Annexation, Cathedral City
Children’s Museum of the Desert- CEQA MND, QSD SWPPP, Rancho
Mirage
Coachella Valley Housing Coalition – CEQA MND, WQMP, QSD/QSP,
Indio
College of the Desert Campuses – QSD/QSP, Palm Desert
Annenberg Center at Sunnylands – WQMP, QSD/QSP, Rancho Mirage
DHS Boys and Girls Club – QSD SWPPP
Indian Wells Tennis Garden – CEQA EIR Addendum, Indian Wells
Rancho MIrage Section 19 – CEQA EIR Peer Review, Rancho Mirage
Riverside Convention Center- WQMP, SWPPP, Riverside
Van Horn Youth Center – QSD SWPPP, Riverside County
CVLink – GIS, Coachella Valley
Palm Springs Park – WQMP, SWPPP, Palm Springs
On-Call Environmental Consultant – City of Palm Springs
On-Call Environmental Consultant – City of Desert Hot Springs
On-Call Environmental Consultant – City of La Quinta
Michelle Witherspoon joined MSA
enhance MSA’s ability to help Lead
Agencies as well as clients in
identification of Environmental
challenges and solutions that work.
EDUCATION
M.A. Urban and Regional Planning,
Cal Poly Pomona
B.S. Zoology, University of Oklahoma
EXPERIENCE
20+ years
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
• Coachella Valley Fugitive Dust
Control Certification CV1502-
001721-1803
• Certified Professional In Erosion and
Sediment Control #5971
• Qualified SWPPP
Developer/Practitioner #20152
• LEED AP BD+C #10187135-AP-BD+C
• Registered Environmental
Property Assessor #897425
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
• American Planning Assn
• APWA
• US Green Building Council
• Association of Environmental
Professionals
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Urban and
Regional Planning; California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona
Minor in Geographic Information
Systems; California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
• Certified Professional in Storm
Water Quality #1173
• Qualified SWPPP
Developer/Practitioner #20152
• Coachella Valley Fugitive Dust
Control Certification CV1902-
007669-7714
EXPERIENCE
11 years
SKILLS
• Bilingual: English; Spanish
• Advanced Analysis: ArcGIS
Pro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Online,
Survey 123, ArcGIS Collector,
Web Mapping Applications
• California Emissions Estimator
Model (CalEEMod)
• Advanced spatial and statistical
analysis using U.S. Census
Bureau Data
• Exceptional writing skills
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
• Member Association of
Environmental Professionals
(AEP)
MSA CONSULTING, INC.
Senior Environmental Planner/GIS Analyst
Jesús Herrera-Cortes
Mr. Herrera-Cortes joined MSA in April of 2008 after graduating
from Cal Poly Pomona’s College of Environmental Design with a
Bachelor of Science Degree in Urban and Regional Planning and
Summa Cum Laude honors. At Cal Poly Pomona, Jesus also earned
a Minor in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with an
emphasis on environmental and land use modeling applications.
Jesus is a Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ
#1173) and a Qualified SWPPP Developer/Practitioner (QSD/QSP
#26933).
While at MSA, Mr. Herrera-Cortes has applied his analytical skills
to develop expertise in various key areas of environmental
planning and compliance. In over 11 years at MSA, Jesus has
prepared a variety of environmental documents for complex
projects, including Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs) in
multiple regions, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans
(SWPPPs), Fugitive Dust Control Plans, Air Quality Emissions
Modeling, CEQA Initial Studies, NEPA Environmental Assessments,
NPDES Permit Registration Documents, and collaborative CEQA
EIR writing. Jesus has also helped manage NPDES compliance
monitoring for over 40 construction projects, coordinating with
agency representatives, project owners, and contractors to
maintain compliance. Mr. Herrera-Cortes has also contributed
expertise to GIS mapping projects that include farmland
management, risk assessments, environmental resources
visualizations, private land management, HOA mapping, and site
suitability planning. He has also served as the GIS specialist for the
CV Link Master Plan, the AQMD Mobile Home Paving Project for
the Eastern Coachella Valley, and Coachella Stormwater Master
Plan.
EXPERIENCE
Indio Water Authority; Ave 40 and Monroe Water Line Extension,
Indio
Vista Chino Bridge/CNS Engineering, Palm Springs
Andalusia at Coral Mountain, La Quinta
Valley Sanitary District Requa Interceptor, Indio
The Palms at La Quinta Retirement Community, La Quinta
Watermarke (Beazer Homes), La Quinta
Villa Hermosa Apartments (Fred Young Farmworker Apartments),
Indio
Coral Mountain Apartments, La Quinta
Signature at PGA West, La Quinta
Trilogy at the Polo Club, Indio
Griffin Ranch, La Quinta
Desert Palisades, Palm Springs
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Civil
Engineering, University of California
at Davis
UCLA, Luskin School of Public Affairs
Urban and Reginal Planning
EXPERIENCE
24 years
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
• Professional Engineer in Civil
Engineering No C 80375
• Certified Professional in Erosion
and Sediment Control No. 5903
• LEED AP BD+C No 10320898
• QSD/QSP Certificate No 24755
• REPA No 88696
• IGP CBPELSG
• Member, Association of
Environmental Professionals
MSA CONSULTING, INC.
Project Engineer
Scott Wieborg
As a Project Engineer, Mr. Wieborg has gained over 20 years’
experience with MSA; he is a Licensed Civil Engineer in the
State of California, LEED AP BD+C, CPESC, and REPA. He is
experienced in various aspects of civil design, but primarily
focuses on street design, grading , hydrology and storm
drain.
Utilizing his credentials earned relating to environmental
document preparation, Mr. Wieborg can assess each project
on an engineering and environmental level. He has worked
on a variety of commercial, industrial, and residential civil
engineering projects. He has been involved in such complex
projects as the PSUSD District Operations Center, La Quinta
Corporate Yard and Fire Station, Mountain Gate, the Palm
Springs Convention Center, College of the Desert West
Valley Campus and Carlos Ortega Villas.
EXPERIENCE
District Operations Center, Palm Springs Unified School District
Hi-Desert Medical Center, Joshua Tree, CA
Griffin Ranch, La Quinta, CA
Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs, CA
Hyatt Grand Champions Hotel, Indian Wells, CA
The Gallery, Palm Desert, CA
Castilla, La Quinta, CA
Carlos Ortega Villas, Palm Desert, CA
Riverside Convention Center, Riverside, CA
Van Horn Youth Treatment and Education Center, Riverside, CA
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Hilltrac People Mover Feasibility
EDUCATION
B.A. Earth and Environmental Science,
University of California, Irvine
FIRM EXPERIENCE
2 years
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Coachella Valley Fugitive Dust
Control Certification CV1803-
006007-6065
MSA CONSULTING, INC.
ASSISTANT ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER
Asia Lee
Ms. Lee joined MSA Consulting, Inc. with a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Earth and Environmental Science from the
University of California, Irvine , with minors in Global
Sustainability and Urban Planning Policy and Design . As an
Assistant Environmental Planner, Ms. Lee contributes
organizational, technical writing, and interpersonal
communications skills to the MSA team in developing
environmental documents, submitting environmental
packages, researching regulatory and environmental rules
and interfacing with Clients, agency staff and
governmental officials. In addition to the work she
completes in the office, Asia also conducts routine Fugitive
Dust (PM10) and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) inspections at various construction sites
throughout the Coachella Valley.
EDUCATION
B.S. Environmental Studies, Southern
Oregon University, Ashland, Oregon
Minor in Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) from California State University Los
Angeles
FIRM EXPERIENCE
2 years
AFFILIATIONS
Drone: DJI Mavic Pro
American Planning Association
Association of Environmental
Professionals
MSA CONSULTING, INC.
ASSISTANT ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER
Jonathan Reisfeld
Mr. Reisfeld joined MSA Consulting, Inc. with a Bachelor of
Science degree in Environmental Studies from Southern
Oregon University in Ashland, Oregon . As an Assistant
Environmental Planner, Mr. Reisfeld contributes
organizational, technical writing, and interpersonal
communications skills to the MSA team in developing
environmental documents, submitting environmental
packages, project environmental monitoring (Fugitive Dust
Control Monitoring), researching regulatory and
environmental rules and interfacing with Clients, agency
staff and governmental officials , and GIS applications. In
addition to document preparation, he utiliz es his FAA
Remote Pilots Certification to analyze project sites during
environmental monitoring procedures.
EDUCATION
B.A., Business Administration, California
State University of Fullerton
FIRM EXPERIENCE
5 years
MSA CONSULTING, INC.
Utilities Coordinator
Gabe Rosales
Mr. Rosales joined MSA in February of 2014 to assist the
MSA Utility Department with utility research and
coordination services along with varied CAD tasks. His
responsibilities include preparation of electronic base
plans, design coordination services, an d utility conflict
studies. In 2004, Mr. Rosales earned his Bachelor of Arts
degree in Business Administration from the California
State University of Fullerton. To add to his technical skills,
Mr. Rosales is fluent in Spanish and is a past recipient of
the Viva Magazine “30 under 30” honoring top young
entrepreneurs. Not only is he a member of the American
Marketing Association and Business Inter -Club Council at
the California State University of Fullerton, he has
volunteered his time at the YMCA of the De sert in Palm
Springs, CA and at Camp Titan Youth Sports Camp in
Fullerton, CA for underprivileged children .
EXPERIENCE
Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
Trilogy at La Quinta, Shea Homes, La Quinta
Linea, Alta Verde Group, Palm Springs
Villa Hermosa (Fred Young Farmworker Housing), CVHC, Indio
SOL Palm Springs, Palm Springs
Revelle, Rancho Mirage
PS Modern Homes - Kaptur Court, Palm Springs
The Palms at La Quinta, Retirement Residence, La Quinta
The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands, Rancho Mirage
Griffin Ranch, La Quinta
Trilogy at the Polo Club, Shea Homes, Indio
750 Lofts, Mixed Use Project, Palm Springs
18@Twin Palms, Palm Springs Modern, Palm Springs
Villa Portofino, Palm Desert
Indian Wells Crossing, Retail/Commercial Development, Indian
Wells
Desert Palisades, Palm Springs
Carlos Ortega Villas, Palm Desert
CVHC March Veterans Village, March Air Force Base, Riverside
City of Palm Springs On-Call Engineering Services
EDUCATION
B.A. Political Science, California State
University of Fullerton
FIRM EXPERIENCE
2 years
AFFILIATIONS
2019 Board Member – Desert
Contractors’ Association
MSA CONSULTING, INC.
Utilities Coordinator
Michael Schreiber
Mr. Schreiber performs utility research, coordination and
varied CAD related tasks on behalf of both private and
public clientele. His responsibilities include preparation of
electronic base plans, design coordination services, utility
conflict studies and preparation of cost estimates. Michael
earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from
California State University of Fullerton and performed
graduate work in th e field of Restaurant Management at
UCLA. To add to his technical skills and proficiency in
AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Photo Top digital templating, Mr.
Schreiber uses his knowledge and writing skills freelancing
for Examiner.com .
EXPERIENCE
Desert Princess Arroyos, Cathedral City
Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella
College of the Desert – Well Site, Palm Desert
64 @ The Riv, Palm Springs
Insurance Acknowledgement:
After review of Exhibit E, Insurance Requirements in the City’s draft Professional Agreement, MSA
acknowledges the requirements and can meet them should we be successful in our proposal efforts.