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General Technologies and SolutionsPROPOSAL FOR: City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services GTS.230415 GTS City of La Quinta Public Works Department SUBJECT: City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services Dear City of La Quinta Selection Committee: On behalf of General Technologies and Solutions (GTS), I am pleased to submit our proposal for the City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services. GTS provides traffic engineering, transportation planning, parking, and technology solutions for public agencies and institutions across Southern California. Our team -members have worked with several cities either directly as staff members or on an on-call basis, and as such we understand the importance of responsiveness while ensuring top-quality deliverables. For this on-call project, we have carefully selected a team of seasoned professionals who bring comprehensive systems engineering and multi -modal transportation planning services to support the City of La Quinta throughout the duration of the project and the potential tasks outlined in the RFP. As your project manager and main point of contact, I will oversee and coordinate the activities of our proposed team. I have served in similar capacities for various cities most recently for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes (helping with traffic calming, intersection analysis, and plan reviews), City of Hermosa Beach (assisting with traffic engineering designs and studies), City of Hawthorne (performing warrant analysis and feasibility studies), City of Glendora (carrying out signal warrant analysis), City of Buena Park (peer reviewing signal synchronization plans), and City of Irvine (assisting with adaptive signal control and probe data analysis) among several others. I will be supported by the GTS team which includes Chaouki A. Hosn, a seasoned professional and licensed electrical engineer with over 30 years of experience, on street lighting and EV charging infrastructure services. Our other team members were meticulously selected to ensure responsiveness on every task order. We have added Rock Miller, who brings over 40 years of transportation planning, design, and operations experience. As a local resident with experience working in the City, Rock brings invaluable knowledge and understanding of the community's unique transportation needs. He is a national expert in traffic design and safety and a voting member of the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Rock has prepared many transportation engineering and planning projects and completed controversial and complex transportation studies, including signal timing, neighborhood traffic calming, complete streets, pedestrian and bicycle studies, and projects with intense public opposition. GTS and Rock collaborate closely on multiple ongoing projects. We have also included Patrick Armijo on our team to provide signal systems engineering expertise building on his many years of experience working with state and local governments. Patrick, who has provided valuable contributions to multiple GTS projects, is a professional engineer with 30 years of experience exclusively in traffic signal systems operations and signal timings. Our team's combined experience allows us to seamlessly integrate with your staff and cover all elements of the identified traffic engineering service areas. For a summary of our recent experience related to the various services highlighted in the RFP, please refer to the table on the following page. All information and pricing provided in the proposal is valid for at least ninety (90) days, and any individual who will perform work for the City is free of any conflict of interest. If you have any questions regarding our submittal, please feel free to contact me at any time. We appreciate your consideration of the GTS team and look forward to working with the City of La Quinta. Sincerely, Rawad Hani, PE, TE 1100 Quail Street, Suite 202, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 988-0832 1 rawad.hani@gentecsol.com Our Experience in A Nutshell City of La Quinta Our Experience in A Nutshell Traffic Engineering Tasks GTS has successfully completed numerous traffic signal projects, including signal timing and new installations/modifications funded by federal (HSIP), state (ATP), and local (CIP) programs. Our recent experience includes the cities of San Bernardino (signal design Traffic Signal Timing upgrades at 40 intersections) and Cathedral City (conceptual signal design) among several others. Our team brings best -in -class service for signal timing, leveraging GTS' modeling expertise, Rock Miller's expertise in signal timing, and Patrick Armijo's expertise in McCain Systems. GTS has conducted capacity analysis to improve traffic flow and Capacity Analysis alleviate congestion in various projects, most recently in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. As demonstrated in the following pages, GTS has a wealth of experience in various traffic operations including traffic signal timing Traffic Operations and coordination studies, traffic management and control plans, traffic impact assessments, traffic simulation and modeling, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and traffic data collection and analysis. We have provided support to numerous clients in developing Channelization and Signing Design channelization and signing design, including recent projects in Riverside County and the City of Lake Elsinore. GTS has conducted comprehensive traffic studies for diverse Traffic Studies projects, including those in Coachella, Imperial County, and various jurisdictions across Southern California. GTS has successfully implemented traffic calming techniques, having Traffic Calming Techniques developed traffic calming policies for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes as part of our on-call services. GTS has assisted multiple agencies with grant funding, including Grant Funding programs such as HSIP, LRSP, and ATP. Some of the cities we have supported include the City of Buena Park and City of La Habra Heights, among others. Street Lighting GTS has provided street lighting services for projects in the City of Upland, City of Pomona, and several other locations. GTS has conducted comprehensive safety studies and analyses for Safety Studies and Reports numerous cities, including recent projects for the City of Colton ET&S, City of Torrance SSARP, and City of Glendora LRSP. Investigating Complaints and Claims Our team has successfully investigated complaints and claims related to traffic issues in various on-call assignments. WATCH Manual GTS is well -versed in relevant manuals such as MUTCD and WATCH, and we have consistently applied this knowledge in our projects. Effective public engagement is a priority for GTS. We regularly Communicating with the Public present to traffic commissions, city council members, community stakeholders, and other relevant groups to ensure transparent and collaborative communication. 1 TABLE CONTENTS Cover Letter Firm Background, Qualifications, and Experience References Fee Schedule Complementary Services Staffing and Project Organization Disclosures Acknowledgement of Insurance Requirements Non -Collusion Affidavit Acknowledgement of Addenda '11 2 5 27 29 30 31 32 33 34 Firm Background, Qualifications, and Experience General Technologies and Solutions (GTS) Years of Experience: 20+ / Years in Business: 5+ GTS is a Limited Liability Company (S Corp) under the sole management of Rawad Hani since 2017. Taxpayer Identification Number: FEIN #821602943 GTS provides mobility solutions for all road uses: pedestrian, bicycle, transit, auto, and freight modes. We employ state-of-the-art technologies to provide innovation in: GTS was established with the goal of helping public agencies leverage advanced technology in transportation. We believe in the power of technology to effect meaningful change in our local neighborhoods and communities. Smart cities are the future, offering unlimited opportunities for smart government technology. GTS brings together our understanding of smart technology solutions (what's on the horizon) with community needs and goals (what's in demand). At GTS results matter as much as the way getting there. We support our clients throughout the whole project lifecycle, including communicating mobility initiatives, technology goals, and strategies to stakeholders at all levels. GTS currently works across Southern California from Ventura County to Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County and Imperial County. GTS supports projects with various clients including Los Angeles Metro, Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG), Caltrans, and the cities of Coachella, Cathedral City, Beaumont, Moreno Valley, San Jacinto, Perris, Hemet, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Murrieta, and San Bernardino among others on transportation engineering design and planning tasks ranging from traffic signal design and modification to signing and striping, smart city solutions, revitalization plans, systems engineering, safety studies, traffic calming, grant applications, and data analytics among others. GTS has served in similar capacities for various cities most recently forthe City of Rancho Palos Verdes (supporting on traffic calming, school access, intersection analysis, plan review among others), the City of Hermosa Beach (providing traffic engineering designs and studies), City of Hawthorne (carrying out signal warrant analysis), and California State University Dominguez Hills (supporting on campus -wide traffic analysis and parking). Our project manager for this on-call has also served many cities on an on-call basis; Rawad worked with the City of Commerce (delivering on traffic analysis and preparing HSIP and ATP grant applications), City of Glendora (carrying out signal warrant analysis), City of Buena Park (peer reviewing signal synchronization plans), City of Irvine (assisting with adaptive signal control and probe data analysis), and City of West Hollywood (carrying out parking studies) among several others. GTS 155 City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services Key Personnel The following is a brief introduction to the key personnel: Rawad Hani, PE, TE, PTP, PTOE I Role: Project Manager Rawad is a licensed civil and traffic engineer with over 20 years of experience in traffic engineering and transportation planning. Rawad carried out various projects similar in scope to the project under consideration and understands the importance of communications and timely follow through the success of on-call projects. He will be the main point of contact for this project and will manage day-to-day activities of the project team. Chaouki A. Hosn, EE I Role: Electrical Engineer Chaouki is a registered electrical engineer with over 34 years of experience working with the private and public sectors, specializing in high and low voltage design for infrastructure projects. Chaouki will lead on any EV charging and street lighting tasks as needed. Rock Miller, PE, TE, PTOE I Role: Signal Timing, Transportation Planning & Outreach Rock is a registered civil and traffic engineer with more than 40 years of transportation planning, design, and operations experience. Rock will build on his expertise in signal timing and transportation planning to advise on the pedestrian, bicycle, and safety planning and design aspects, and will support in reviewing final plans as well as public engagement/outreach. Patrick Armijo, PE, PEng I Role: Signal Operations Patrick is a professional engineer with 30 years of experience exclusively in traffic signal systems, operations, and signal timings. Patrick will provide signal systems engineering expertise building on his many years of experience working with state and local governments. Ariel Godwin, AICP I Role: Senior Planner Ariel is a certified Urban and Regional Planner with over 14 years of experience in community planning, transportation/mobility planning, design, GIS, and project management. Ariel has worked on a wide variety of projects from Complete Streets policy development to congestion management strategies, and will lead on traffic analysis tasks. Rudy Garcia, EIT I Role: Traffic Analysis Rudy is an experienced Transportation Engineer with more than 10 years of experience in the design and studies of transportation systems, specializing in traffic impact studies, parking, and feasibility studies. Rudy will support on traffic analysis tasks. Cassandra Garcia, EIT I Role: Design Engineer Cassandra will provide traffic engineering and design services ranging from signal designs to signing and striping, traffic control plans, and street lighting. An organizational chart and one-page resume of each of our key team members are included in this proposal. GTS 16 City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services RAWAD HANIPE, TE, PTP, PTOE Ar PROJECT MANAGER Rawad is a traffic engineer and transportation planner with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in traffic engineering, parking analysis, ourPROFILE demand modeling, and technology applications. Rawad has managed engineering design projects in the US and internationally where he advised public, private, and institutional clients. His recent experience includes assisting local governments across Southern California with transportation plans, traffic studies, parking management strategies, and signal and EDUCATION street lighting designs. His on-call project experience includes the cities • BE Civil Engineering, of Hermosa Beach, Irvine, Buena Park, Commerce, Santa Monica, and American University Glendora among others. Rawad understands the importance of striking • MS Civil Engineering, the right balance between engineering (mobility and safety) and planning American University (livability and sustainability) considerations. He has worked on context - sensitive design projects and has helped planning and transportation agencies achieve effective solutions. EXPERIENCE • City of Rancho Palos Verdes Transportation and Traffic Engineering On - REGISTRATIONS Call, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA • Civil Engineer in CA, • Hermosa Beach On -Call Traffic Control Plans and Striping, City of WA, and FL Hermosa Beach On -Call • Traffic Engineer in CA • City of Commerce MixMaster Analysis and Alternatives Design, City of • PTOE - Professional Commerce On -Call Traffic Operations Engineer -Foothill Blvd and Oak Tree Dr Warrant Analysis, City of Glendora On -Call • PTP - Professional • Artesia Blvd and Knott Ave Signal Synchronization Review, City of Buena Transportation Planner Park On -Call • RSP1 - Road Safety • Date Palm and Victoria Street Conceptual Design, Cathedral City, CA Professional 1 • Seaton Avenue and Perry Street Traffic Design, Riverside County • Ramona Expressway and Brennan Avenue Traffic Design Services, Riverside County • Traffic Signal Modification Design of Palm Avenue and W Esplanade Avenue, San Jacinto/Hemet, CA AREAS OF EXPERTISE • Wildomar Crossroads Traffic Engineering Design Services, City of Wildomar • Traffic Engineering • Traffic Signal Modification Design Central Ave (SR 74) and Ardenwood • Parking Analysis Way, City of Lake Elsinore • City of La Habra Heights Traffic Calming Analysis • Transportation Planning . City of Norwalk Rosecrans Ave and San Antonio Dr Traffic Control Plans • Transportation Technology • City of Commerce ATP and HSIP Grant Applications, Commerce, CA Applications • 20th Street Pedestrian and Bicycle Connection (ATP), City of Santa Monica/Caltrans • San Bernardino Traffic Signal Upgrade PS&E Services (HSIP), San Bernardino, CA • Carson Dominguez Channel and Figueroa St/Victoria St Intersection (HSIP), Carson, CA • Various LRSP Grant Applications, South Pasadena, CA; Buena Park, CA; Hidden Hills, CA • Sun Valley Signal Designs and Street Lighting, Los Angeles, CA • 8888 Washington Blvd Signing, Striping, and Street Lighting, Culver City, CA EDUCATION • BS Electrical Engineering, University of Washington, (Seattle, WA) REGISTRATIONS • Electrical Engineer in CA AREAS OF EXPERTISE • Street Lighting • Power and Lighting Layout Design • EV Charging Stations • Lighting Photometric • Dry Utility Services • Design Management CHAOUKI A. HOSNEE 9 - ELECTRICAL ENGINEER PROFILE Chaouki is a California registered Electrical Engineer, specializing in high and low voltage design for infrastructure projects. His experience includes street lighting design, lighting photometric, communication infrastructure, dry utility services as well as the electrical design for parking lots lighting design. He has designed several electric vehicle charging stations as well as electrical infrastructure designs for commercial, industrial facilities, and residential facilities. Chaouki has over 34 years of experience working with the private and public sectors mostly with the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department and as such he understands first hand the demands placed on the local agency staff. He works collaboratively with utility owners and local agencies to ensure on-going communications and timely delivery of projects. Chaouki has over 34 years of experience working with the private and public sectors mostly with the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department and as such he understands first-hand the demands placed on the local agency staff. He works collaboratively with utility owners and local agencies to ensure on- going communications and timely delivery of projects. EXPERIENCE • Emergency Shelter Parking Lot, Pomona, CA — Design Manager: Light poles layout, conduit and wires, communication, lighting photometric, load calculations, specifications, and cost estimate. • Santa Monica 20th Street Connection, Santa Monica, CA — Electrical Design Manager: Laying out pedestrian and bicycle lighting along with complete infrastructure design, new SCE services, specifications and cost estimate. Project is in Caltrans right of way and involved working closely with Caltrans. • Palm Ave Street Lighting Design, Upland, CA — Design Manager: street lighting improvement along Palm Ave between West 9th Street and Alpine Street in compliance with ANSI/IES RFP -8-14 roadway lighting, which includes street light poles layout, conduit and wires, communication, lighting photometric, load calculations, specifications, and cost estimate. • Melrose Complete Street Design, West Hollywood, CA— Design Manager: (12) EV charging level II stations along streets, which includes power and communication infrastructures, new SCE services and charge point platform for billing. Advising on smart pole designs. • Lincoln and Arlington Street Lighting and Undergrounding, Torrance, CA — Design Manager: utility pole relocations, undergrounding, new SCE services, load calculations. • Navy Way Street Lighting, Port of Los Angeles — Design Engineer: lighting and undergrounding design forthe 3 -mile roadway that included photometric, utility coordination, light poles layout, load calculations, specifications, and cost estimate. LED was later installed. • Various Dry utility services, SCE rule 20B, parking lot lighting, and complete electrical infrastructure for various development projects across Southern California (Pasadena, Colton, Carlsbad, San Clemente, Dana Point, Newport Beach, San Diego, Long Beach among others. EDUCATION • MS Civil Engineering, UC Davis • BS Civil Engineering, UC Davis REGISTRATIONS • Civil Engineer in CA and HI • Traffic Engineer in CA • PTOE - Professional Traffic Operations Engineer MEMBERSHIPS • Voting Member, National Committee on Uniform ROCK E. MILLERPE, TE SIGNAL TIMING, TRANSPORTATION & OUTREACH PROFILE Rock is a registered Civil Engineer and Traffic Engineer in the State of 1 California with more than 40 years of transportation planning, design, and operations experience. He is an expert in the latest capabilities and requirements available and expected from cities and municipal governments. For more than 25 years, Rock has been a consultant at the senior or principal level in the field of traffic engineering, traffic safety, and circulation design. He also has 10 years of public agency experience serving as City Traffic Engineer for Costa Mesa and staff traffic engineer with the County of Orange. Rock has completed awidevarietyof unique transportation projects, including traffic signals, signing and striping, street lighting, work site traffic control, traffic impact analysis, and the design of street and highway improvements. He has also prepared many transportation policy plans and completed controversial and complex transportation studies, including neighborhood traffic calming projects, complete streets, pedestrian and bicycle studies, projects anticipating litigation by another public agency, and projects with intense public opposition. Rock is a national expert in the traffic design and safety for walking and urban bicycling infrastructure. He has frequently been an invited speaker to regional and national conferences and committees on many topics, including pedestrian circulation, innovative bikeway design, traffic calming, and transportation policy. Rock served as International President of the 15,000 member Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) in 2012. He is a Professional Engineer (Civil) and Professional Engineer (Traffic) in the State of California and a Certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer by the Institute of Transportation Engineers. Traffic Control Devices EXPERIENCE • International President, Rock has extensive experience in leading neighborhood traffic management plans. He has led such studies for over ten communities.His role is key as 2012, Institute of the leader of public outreach efforts for this type of studies, taking advantage Transportation Engineers of his effective presentation style in public workshops and events. Some of • Member, Association of the larger studies of this type are highlighted below and a more extensive Pedestrian and Bicycle resume can be provided upon request: Professionals • City of La Quinta Roundabout Designs • Member, American Society • CV Link Multi -Purpose Trail, Coachella Valley, California of Civil Engineers • Rancho Mirage Bikeway Design Assistance, Rancho Mirage California • Past Section and District • Newport Heights Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan, Newport President, Institute of Beach, California • Los Alamitos Neighborhood Traffic Plan, Los Alamitos CA Transportation Engineers • Town of Piru Traffic Management Plan, Ventura County, CA • Fellow, Institute of • Fillmore River Street Traffic Circles, Fillmore, California Transportation Engineers • Berkeley Street Traffic Calming Project, Santa Monica, CA • Vista Avenue Bicycle Boulevard, Long Beach, California EDUCATION • BS Civil Engineering, California State University, Sacramento REGISTRATIONS • Professional Engineer in WA and Alberta, Canada AFFILIATIONS • Institute of Transportation Engineers • International Municipal Signals Association PATRICK ARMIJOPE, PEng SIGNAL OPERATIONS EXPERT PROFILE Patrick Armijo is a Professional Engineer with about 30 years of experience in the public and private sectors. His experience includes: municipal infrastructure management; supervising traffic signal and railroad signal operations engineering staff and signal maintenance crews; traffic signal timing; traffic signal design; traffic signal construction; ITS operations; TMC operations and design; highway design; bridge and roadway construction; railway crossing signal operations; community lighting; capital Improvement program budgeting; and writing requests for proposals. EXPERIENCE • Light Rail Signals Supervisor at Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority: Plan, schedule, and supervise inspections, maintenance, and repair of signaling, crossing equipment, and rail safety systems. Conduct safety training and monitor crew performance to ensure safe work practices, procedures and compliance with FRA and CPUC regulations. Evaluate traffic signal RR preemption and crossing safety. Advise VTA on intelligent transportation systems and transit system priority. • Technical Director, Intelligent Transportation Systems at Western Pacific Signal, San Leandro, California: Advanced Traffic Management System client liaison, advanced technical support, training, and proposal director. Projects included adaptive traffic signal operations, transit signal priority, connected vehicle research, railroad crossing signal preemption, and traffic management center design. • Project Manager at ADVANTEC Consulting Engineers, Irvine, California: Traffic signal timing, traffic signal synchronization and railroad preemption signal timing: Orange County (OCTA), San Bernardino Association of Governments (SANBAG), Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), Caltrans and City of Glendale. • Traffic Signals/Railroad Signals Manager at City of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada: Managed and supervised the traffic signal department for the City of Lethbridge. The staff included a traffic signal operations engineer, five traffic signal/railroad signal electricians. Served as Project Manager on new traffic signal designs and construction projects. Managed traffic signal synchronization projects. Supervised and approved upgrades to traffic signal infrastructure such as signal interconnect, cabinets, controllers, vehicle detection systems, emergency vehicle preemption systems, speed enforcement/red light running camera systems, and Battery Back Up units. • Traffic Signals Operations Engineer at Washington State Department of Transportation: Managed traffic signal operations for over 250 state, county, and municipal traffic signals for 18 years. Developed traffic signal timing and signal coordination plans. Conducted traffic accident analysis and recommended safety mitigation measures. Experience with transit system priority programming and traffic signal railroad preemption timing development. ARIEL GODWINAICP V�. SENIOR PLANNER '' PROFILE Ariel is a transportation planner with over 14 years of experience in planning, design, and project management. Throughout a career focused on multimodal planning and transportation safety, he has worked on a wide variety of projects, from Complete Streets policy development to pedestrian and bicycle plans to congestion management strategies. His recent EDUCATION experience includes assisting local governments with creative solutions to • Master of City and Regional address unique traffic safety issues, as well as advising on regional transit Planning, Ohio State systems, pedestrian connectivity, and shared parking. University • BA, Grinnell College, Double EXPERIENCE major in Economics and • City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Transportation and Traffic Engineering On - German Call (2022) MEMBERSHIPS • California State University Dominguez Hills, Transportation Planning and • AICP (American Institute of Engineering Support Services (2022) Certified Planners) • City of Douglas, Georgia Sidewalk Master Plan (2020, Recipient of the NADO Impact Award) AWARDS • Douglas, Georgia Urban Redevelopment Plan (2020) • Georgia Planning Service • Valdosta -Lowndes Complete Streets Policy (2020) Award — for serving as • City of Nicholls, Georgia Zoning Code (2019, Recipient of the NADO Professional Development Impact Award) Officer for the Georgia • Downtown Tifton, Georgia Pedestrian & Bicycle Connectivity Plan (2018, Chapter of the American Recipient of the NADO Innovation Award) Planning Association from • Fitzgerald, Georgia Bicycle Plan (2018) 2018 to 2021. • Valdosta -Lowndes Metropolitan Planning Organization Annual Crash • NADO Impact Award — City Reports (2017-2020) of Douglas Sidewalk Master • Local Comprehensive Plans (2015-2020) Plan, 2020. • Local Hazard Mitigation Plans (2015-2020) • Polk County, Florida Broadband Plan (2012; Recipient of the NARC • NADO Impact Award City Major Metro Achievement Award, NADO Innovation Award, and FPZA of Nicholls Zoning Code, Outstanding Infrastructure Plan Award) 2019. • Mid -Ohio Regional Planning Commission Complete Streets Policy (2010) • NADO Innovation Award — Tifton Downtown Pedestrian PUBLICATIONS Connectivity Plan, 2018. • Godwin, Ariel and Anne M. Price. 2016. "Bicycling and Walking in the • NARC Major Metro Southeast USA: Why is it Rare and Risky?" Journal of Transport & Health Achievement Award — (3): 26-37. Florida Broadband Planning • Godwin, Ariel and Anne M. Price. 2016. "Bicyclists on Sidewalks: Why Project, 2015. They're Not Going Away and What We Can Do About It." Planetizen feature • NADO Innovation Award — article. http://www.planetizen.com/node/84910. Florida Broadband Planning • Godwin, Ariel and Anne M. Price. 2012. "Mapping Transportation Project, 2014. and Health in the United States" Planetizen feature article. http://www. • FPZA Outstanding planetizen.com/node/53728. Infrastructure Plan Award — • Godwin, Ariel. 2012. "Are Amoeba -Shaped Cities More Likely to Broadband Planning Project, Go Bankrupt?" Planetizen feature article. http://www.planetizen.com/ 2013. node/58658. Cassandra provides traffic engineering and design services ranging from signal designs to signing and striping, traffic control plans, and street lighting. Her recent experience includes the collection of data and creation of design plans for resurfacing projects, bike path projects, and traffic signal upgrade projects. Cassandra strives to improve communities through implementation of safe and effective methods of transportation. EXPERIENCE • San Bernardino Traffic Signal Upgrades, San Bernardino, CA Created plans for the relocation, replacement and/or upgrade of traffic signal equipment including vehicle heads, pedestrian heads, and pedestrian push buttons for multiple intersections in the San Bernardino region • Traffic Signal Design of Figueroa St and Victoria St / 190th St, Carson, CA Performed a field visit and prepared plans for the installation of poles, curbs, video detection cameras and other traffic signal equipment at an intersection within the City of Carson. • Dominguez Channel Bicycle Design, Carson, CA Performed a field visit along multiple corridors for the purpose of implementing bike routes and bike lanes to join disconnected portions of the Dominguez Channel Bike Path. Created signing and striping plans for all connecting sections along the channel and paved street roads. • Burbank Resurfacing Program - Signing & Striping Restoration and Loop Replacement Plans, Burbank, CA Worked on creating signing and striping plans as well as loop replacement plans for multiple corridors pending resurfacing within the City of Burbank. • Eastman Ave/Medford Project, Los Angeles, CA Performed a field visit and provided notes for two signalized intersections in the City of Los Angeles. Rudy is an experienced Transportation Engineer with over 10 years of experience in the design and studies of transportation systems. His experience includes traffic impact studies, parking, and feasibility studies. He has also prepared various traffic signal design plans, traffic handling and detour plans, conceptual drawings for mitigation and circulation studies. Rudy has working experience with various local and state design and studies guidelines and he worked with the latest versions of AutoCAD, Synchro, and HCS, software. EXPERIENCE • Glendale Community College District Transportation Impact Analysis, Glendale, CA • California State University Dominguez Hills Parking Needs Assessment, Carson, CA • San Bernardino Traffic Signal Upgrades, San Bernardino, CA • Notre Dame High School Traffic Impact Study, Los Angeles, CA • Buena Park On -Call signal timing peer review of documents for the Artesia Blvd corridor. • Garden Grove Unified School District conceptual signing and striping • City of Commerce: provided support for the HSIP and ATP grant applications. • Pasadena Commercial Vehicle Loading Zone Analysis, Pasadena,CA • Alternatives Parking Assessment and Evaluation for California State University, Fullerton • TRAFFIX Model Update Integrated with Microsoft Access Database, Beverly Hills, CA • Mobility Plan GIS Data Creation, Santa Ana, CA • Foothill Blvd Master Plan, Claremont, CA • Various Traffic Impact Studies for mixed use and industrial developments in Orange County Similar Work City of Rancho Palos Verdes Transportation and Traffic Engineering On -Call GTS is providing transportation and traffic engineering on-call services to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. GTS worked with the City on the traffic signal design review at the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive E & Palos Verdes Drive S. The scope includes presenting recommendations to enhance the aesthetics at said location by presenting features that better blend with the surroundings. GTS also assisted with the traffic engineering and circulation analysis for several schools in Rancho Palos Verdes (Silver Spur Elementary, Soleado Elementary, Ridgecrest Intermediate, and Vista Grande Elementary). Our scope of work included working jointly with the City and the schools to confirm the current challenges through site observations of the drop-off and pick-up areas and surrounding streets, analysis of the prevailing conditions and providing recommendations for improvement, and documentation of findings. The results of the analysis will be consolidated in single circulation plan/flyer that can be distributed to families and staff. Contracting Agency: City of Rancho Palos Verdes Reference Information: Ramzi Awwad I Public Works Director I rawwad@rpvca.gov 1310.544.5275 GTS has done an excellent job for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. They have always responded to our needs in a timely manner. Their analyses are rooted in traffic engineering best practices while also being practical. I recommend GTS to any public works department. - Ramzi Awwad, Public Works Director (City of Rancho Palos Verdes) City of Hawthorne On -Call, Warrant Analysis and Feasibility Studies GTS supported the City of Hawthorne (as part of the on-call) in carrying out traffic signal warrants studies at three intersections of Freeman Ave & 118th St, 126th St & Birch Ave, and Kornblum Ave & 120th St. The purpose of the analysis was to determine whether a traffic signal should be installed at the currently stop -controlled intersections based on the analysis of the traffic signal warrants contained in the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD). GTS carried out site visits, data collection, warrant analysis, feasibility studies, and technical documentation. Contracting Agency: City of Hawthorne Reference Information: Alan Leung I Director of Public Works I aleung@cityofhawthorne.org 1310.349.2980 Encanto Residential Development Traffic Impact Analysis, City of Coachella The purpose of this Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) is to identify potential traffic -related impacts associated with the Encanto Residential development located in the City of Coachella. The project proposes the construction of 119 residential lots including a community park on a 20 -acre vacant site. This TIA is prepared consistent with the City's Traffic Impact Analysis Preparation Guide to evaluate the traffic and circulation impacts of the proposed project. GTS documented the existing traffic conditions and future traffic conditions With and Without project and determined the additional circulation system features and system management actions needed to achieve the City's levels of service requirements with implementation of the proposed project. GTS is also assisting with the VMT analysis using the RIVCOM model. Client: Integrated Engineering Group Reference Information: George Ghossain I Principal Engineer I george@intenggroup.com 1951.239.1546 GTS 113 City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services Ramona Expressway and Brennan Avenue Traffic Signal and Signing and Striping, Riverside County GTS is providing conceptual design services for an industrial development at the northeast corner of Ramona Expressway and Brennan Ave in the City of Perris in Riverside County. The project includes a traffic signal design at the intersection of Ramona Expressway and Brennan Road to accommodate the proposed street improvement serving the project site, a signing and striping plan illustrating signal requirements and the frontage of the project site, and coordination with City and County staff. Prior to plan preparation, GTS conducted research of as -built and other available data, and performed a field review to prepare the base plan. Client: EPD Solutions Reference Information: Abby Pal I Project Manager I abby@epdsolutions.com 1412.636.2713 Seaton Avenue and Perry Street Signing and Striping, Riverside County GTS is providing traffic engineering design services along Seaton Avenue in Riverside County. GTS is carrying out various safety and operational upgrades as part of this design. This project will accommodate the Seaton road widening from 2 to 4 lanes and provide safety improvements for road users and pedestrians. The design services include working with the County. Client: NLF DP Seaton, LLC Reference Information: Ben Horning I Director of Development I benh@dedeauxproperties.com Traffic Signal Modification Design of Palm Avenue and W Esplanade Avenue, San Jacinto/Hemet, CA GTS is preparing the traffic signal modification for the intersection of Palm Avenue and W Esplanade Avenue in the shared jurisdiction of the City of San Jacinto and City of Hemet. The traffic signal plan will accommodate the proposed right turn phase overlap as well as signage for restricting right turns on red. The plan will depict all proposed traffic signal equipment and loop detectors and reference any existing, proposed, and (to be) removed pavement delineation, traffic signage, safety lighting, and utilities to accommodate the proposed traffic signal design modification and installation. The plan will be designed at a scale of 1 "=20' per the City standards, Caltrans Standard Plans, and other agreed-upon engineering standards and requirements. Client: Camfield Partners, LLC Reference Information: Dawn Martinez I Executive Assistant I dmartinez@camfieldpartners.com 1213.703.2028 Date Palm and Victoria Street Conceptual Design, Cathedral City, CA As part of the conditions of approval for a new gas station at the southeast corner of the Date Palm Drive and Victoria Drive intersection, GTS provided conceptual design support services for the project team. GTS reviewed the proposed site plans, previous traffic impact study report, as-builts, the City's approval conditions, and other relevant documents. A turning templates (Auto -Turn) analysis of a fuel truck accessing the site was also developed. Based on the initial findings, two concepts were proposed for the project frontage area that included a signal modification and widening of the Victoria Dr. The conceptual plans and costs for the two options were developed and presented along with the pros and cons of each concept. Client: The Altum Group Reference Information: Rich Malacoff I Project Manager I rich.malacoff@thealtumgroup.com 1760.346.4750 CVAG ITS Master Plan Peer Review Services GTS assisted with a third party review of the CVAG ITS Plan with a focus on the centralized Traffic Management Center, roadway management strategies, and emerging mobility technologies and trends. Our review, which included the concept of operations as well as the systems engineering plan provided valuable feedback on integrating 5G as an enabler of Smart City applications and elaborating on the role of public -private -partnerships as it relates to emerging technologies and trends. Client: Fehr & Peers Reference Information: Josh Peterman I Project Manager I j.peterman@fehrandpeers.com 1925.357.3368 Xenia Multi -Family Residential Project Peer Review, Beaumont, CA GTS conducted a peer review of the Initial Study (IS) for the Xenia Multi -Family Residential Project to ensure that the technical report is adequate for supporting the analysis, findings, and conclusions of the Traffic/ GTS 114 City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services Transportation section of the environmental document. The project consists of 16 apartment buildings, totaling 192 multi -family residential dwelling units, on approximately 10.93 acres. The IS was evaluated in accordance with CEQA guidelines. The City of Beaumont will use the IS to determine which CEQA document is appropriate for the project. Client: Chambers Group Reference Information: Eunice Bagwan I Project Manager/Environmental Planner I ebagwan@ chambersgroupinc.com 1949.261.5414 x7325 Nature's Medicines Traffic Impact Analysis, Moreno Valley, CA The purpose of this Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) is to identify potential traffic -related impacts associated with Nature's Medicines development located in the City of Moreno Valley. The project proposes two phases with the first phase consisting of a 4,275 sq. ft. dispensary and the second phase consisting of a 5,625 sq. ft. medical office. This TIA has been prepared consistent with the City's Traffic Impact Analysis Preparation Guide to evaluate the traffic and circulation impacts of the proposed project. GTS documented the existing traffic conditions and future traffic conditions corresponding to Phase 1 and Phase 2 With and Without project conditions Project conditions and determined the additional circulation system features and system management actions needed to achieve the City's levels of service requirements with implementation of the proposed project. Client: Taro LLC Reference Information: Rajan Patel I Project Manager I rajankp2@gmail.com City of San Bernardino Traffic Signal Upgrade PS&E Services GTS provided traffic engineering signal upgrade services for 40 of the 224 signalized intersections in the City of San Bernardino where various safety, operational, and accessibility upgrades are required. This HSIP-funded project will replace or install new equipment to the existing traffic signal system which include traffic signal head improvements, pedestrian signal head improvements, and pedestrian pushbutton improvements among others. Contracting Agency: City of San Bernardino Reference Information: Azzam Jabsheh I City Traffic Engineer I jabsheh_az@sbcity.org 1909.384.7272 City of Glendora Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) GTS is assisting the City of Glendora in developing the City's Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP). The project includes coordinating with City staff to develop a vision, goals, and objectives for the LRSP which are aligned with the City's vision, documenting the existing safety efforts followed by analyzing the safety data, and conducting a field review. GTS is developing both engineering and non -engineering countermeasures to address the identified collision patterns and safety emphasis areas based on collision data analysis and stakeholder input. The results of these tasks will be incorporated into an Administrative Draft Local Road Safety Plan for review by the City followed by a finalized Local Roadway Safety Plan Report. Contracting Agency: City of Glendora Reference Information: Maliha Fatima Ansari I Principal Engineer I mansari@cityofglendora.org 1626.914.8294 Alpine Street, Vernon Drive and Palm Avenue Street Lighting, Upland, CA GTS prepared professional engineering design services for construction plans, specifications and estimates as required for removal of existing street lights and replacement with new concrete poles, mast arms and luminaires. The project included voltage drop electrical calculations, conduit fill, proper lighting circuits, conduit routing, breakers, lighting controls and groundings, electrical notes and diagrams on the design plans, and SCE coordination for proposed power services/meter pedestal, in conformance with City of Upland's requirements. Client: Kabbara Engineering Reference Information: Leah Kabbara I Project Manager I leah@kabbara.net 1714.744.9400 Seneca Villas Residential Development VMT Analysis, Victorville, CA The Seneca Villas Residential Development Project in the City of Victorville proposes the development of 310 - unit multifamily housing in one phase. GTS utilized the City of Victorville VMT Analysis Guidelines to conduct the VMT analysis for the project. The VMT analysis was based on the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Transportation Analysis Model known as SBTAM. GTS 115 City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services The project evaluated the VMT per capita and compared it with the City's General Plan Buildout VMT per capita to evaluate the project impact for the opening and the horizon years. Client: David Evans and Associates, Inc. Reference Information: James M. Daisa I Project Manager I jim.daisa@deainc.com 1909.912.7304 City of Hermosa Beach Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering On -Call GTS is providing transportation planning and traffic engineering on-call services to the City of Hermosa Beach. We assisted the City in its COVID-19 relief efforts to support small businesses by providing traffic engineering design services. GTS produced plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) for road re -purposing and installing Class II bicycle facilities in the downtown area (Hermosa Ave and Pier Ave) to provide space for walking, biking, and outdoor dining while ensuring social distancing. At the time of this proposal we have provided the design of over seventeen parklets and carried out the traffic engineering feasibility study of closing a right turn slip lane. Contracting Agency: City of Hermosa Beach Reference Information: Douglas Krauss I Project Manager I dkrauss@hermosabeach.gov 1310.750.3603 GTS have been an absolute pleasure to work with. They have been extremely responsive, especially during the difficult period of the pandemic. They are a very knowledgeable and capable consulting firm and have proven to be very effective. They came through during a difficult time to assist our city with a very challenging project and has continued to be a tremendous resource and partner in this and other projects. - Douglas Krauss, Project Manager (City of Hermosa Beach) I Burbank Resurfacing Program - Signing & Striping Restoration and Loop Replacement Plans GTS supported the City of Burbank with the Phase X resurfacing program (for Zones 9, 10, 11, & 12) which includes over 22 roadway miles. GTS utilized aerial imagery and performed field review prior to the base and design preparation. The striping restoration utilized (when available) as -built and roadway rehabilitation plans and included field reviews for lane widths, locations of speed bumps, fire hydrants, etc. The City is leveraging the roadway resurfacing program to add bike lanes as well as crosswalks at various locations. GTS also prepared the loop restoration for 18 signalized intersections that were impacted by the road rehabilitation. Contracting Agency: City of Burbank Reference Information: Omar Moheize I Principal Civil Engineer I omoheize@burbankca.gov 1818.238.3943 City of Carson Traffic Signal Design of Figueroa St and Victoria St / 190th Street GTS provided traffic engineering signal upgrade services for the signalized intersection of Figueroa St and Victoria St / 190th St in the City of Carson. GTS carried out various safety, operational, and accessibility upgrades as part of this design. This HSIP-funded project will provide protected left -turn signal phases at all legs of the subject intersection, safety improvements for road users and pedestrians, and ADA -compliant curb ramp design. The design services included coordination with the City of Los Angeles (which has shared jurisdiction at the intersection) as well as with Caltrans for funding administration purposes. Contracting Agency: City of Carson Reference Information: Ryan Kim I Traffic Engineer I rkim@carson.ca.us 1310.952.1700 x1815 GTS 116 City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services Santa Monica 20th Street Connection GTS carried out the traffic engineering tasks for this City of Santa Monica project that is closing a key bike and pedestrian network gap and serving as critical linkage between the Michigan Avenue Neighborhood Greenway (MANGO) and Bergamot Expo Station. The project posed the challenge of designing as closely as possible to Caltrans Highway Design Manual standards with limited space available for improvements. GTS worked closely and tirelessly with Caltrans and the City on developing and testing various alternatives that are acceptable to both agencies. GTS performed the traffic analysis, truck turning analysis, traffic signal design, signing and striping design, and traffic control plans. GTS also designed the street lighting and emergency blue light phone services over a 4G network. Prior to this project our team members also assisted the City with video detection standardization and the design of the electronic parking guidance for the downtown area. Contracting Agency: City of Santa Monica Reference Information: Joseph SanClemente I Principal Transportation Planner I joseph.sanclemente@smgov. net 1310.458.2204 City of Carson Dominguez Channel Bicycle Design GTS provided traffic engineering design services for both Phase I and Phase II of the City of Carson bicycle design project. GTS services included supporting the conceptual design elements of the project as well as the design development to produce the final plans, specifications, and estimates. GTS carried out the design of signing and striping as well as traffic signal designs and or modifications. The design is per the requirements of the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Design as well as the Highway Design Manual. The design is geared to address safety, operational, and accessibility considerations with a special focus on vulnerable modes of transportation. Contracting Agency: City of Carson Reference Information: Ryan Kim I Traffic Engineer I rkim@carson.ca.us 1310.952.1700 x1815 City of Norwalk Rosecrans Avenue and San Antonio Drive Traffic Control Plans GTS prepared the traffic control plans for the fiber optic construction works in the southern sidewalk of Rosecrans Ave between Bloomfield Ave and Firestone Blvd. and the median of San Antonio Dr between Olive St and Metro Center Dr. The plans showed the necessary street improvements, construction areas, and proposed temporary traffic control devices per the CA MUTCD requirements. The plan set included the Caltrans Standard TCP Plans, standard City traffic notes, sidewalk closures and signage, parking restrictions, etc. at 1 "=40' scale. Contracting Agency: City of Norwalk Reference Information: Raymond Velasco I Principal Engineer I rvelasco@norwalkca.gov 1562.929.5723 City of Colton Engineering and Traffic Survey GTS is supporting the City of Colton by recommending the establishment and renewal of valid posted speed limits for forty-four (44) street segments on twenty-seven (27) citywide streets within the City. GTS is conducting a comprehensive Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) to determine these results. This E&TS prepared for the City as a record of existing conditions on the selected roadways provides the City with a basis for updating and validating its currently posted speed limits on citywide streets. The GTS study includes an analysis of prevailing speeds, as determined by traffic engineering measurements; an analysis of collision records for the most recent available two-year period; and other highway, traffic, and roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver. Contracting Agency: City of Colton Reference Information: Victor Ortiz I Assistant PW Director/City Engineer I vortiz@coltonca.gov 1909.514.4210 GTS I 1 7 City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services Project Understanding and Approach General Approach Our general project approach to on-call traffic engineering and studies encompasses three components: i. Research of Relevant Background Information: This includes items such as previous studies, records of prior approvals or resolutions, conditions of approval that may be relevant to the project under consideration, etc. ii. Application of our Engineering and Planning Knowledge: To discern prospective issues including controversial issues and providing notice to the City staff. Our knowledge is based on the collective experience of our team members coupled with the relevant background information. In delivering our services we build on: a) Policies and Procedures at the Local, Regional, State, and Federal levels: Which include regulations and guidelines impacting the municipal traffic engineering process from the City code to elements like SB 1, SB743, the regional Green House Gas/SCS policies and plans, MUTCD, and the Complete Streets guidelines among others. b) Emerging Trends in Traffic Engineering Practice and Technology: Which includes elements such as Vision Zero, concepts of Complete Streets, and Active Transportation considerations. Similarly, changes in the MUTCD and the new Highway Safety Manual affect the practice of municipal transportation traffic engineering. iii. Effective and Timely Communication: Whereby we expect ongoing interaction with City staff during each task order where progress can be monitored. This could include weekly touchpoints to discuss the project and ensure all parties are up to date on project progress. We anticipate that informal check in meetings will occur regularly. Project Management Approach GTS provides the capabilities needed to complete high-priority transportation projects or provide solid recommendations to City staff and elected officials on how to address particular transportation issues. We understand that communication, responsiveness, efficiency, and collaboration are critical to our successful partnerships with local municipalities. Rawad Hani will be City's main point of contact and will manage the task orders and staff to execute the required tasks adequately and efficiently. His responsibilities include leading the project management, scoping, and coordinating with experts from the GTS team among others. Upon receiving a task order request, our response proposal will include the following: • A description of the services to be provided (scope and methodology) • The name and position of each person to be assigned to perform the services • A schedule with the milestones • The estimated number of hours and cost to complete the services Upon notice to proceed and depending on the specific task order, a kick-off meeting may be required to coordinate the specifics of our project approach and work tasks to ensure we meet the overall goals and objectives. This meeting will be used to establish the goals and objectives for the task order, refine the approach and/or schedule, establish project team communication and stakeholder coordination aspects, discuss data or design requirements, and confirm deliverables and milestones. All project deliverables will be provided to the City in draft format, with time for comments and feedback. Our approach to project delivery emphasizes quality control to ensure that all work products are delivered free of errors. For this engagement, all work products will be reviewed by our quality assurance manager or a key team member prior to submittal to the city. As can be attested to by our references, our project team consistently collaborates to deliver a quality work product in a timely manner. At the end of every task, GTS will conduct a task review process that may include a quick survey to gauge our success from your perspective. We share the feedback among the project team in an effort to constantly improve. GTS I 1 8 City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services Scope of Work The following sections describe typical task orders carried out as part of on-call contracts illustrating our work plan. 1. Plans, Specifications, and Estimates; GTS will prepare plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) to accommodate the construction requirements for traffic signals, signing and striping, traffic control plans, and other ITS design tasks. We typically anticipate producing plans for the following: • Street Improvement Plans — to accommodate ADA compliant curb ramps and raised median noses • Signing and Striping Design • Traffic Signal Plan — to propose agreed upon traffic signal improvements and operations based on the developed recommendations The GTS team believes a detailed field review and as -built plan verification will provide a good base plan for a high-quality design plan and will result in higher efficiencies (less time and costs). Prior to preparing a base plan for the street improvement and traffic engineering design, GTS will obtain copies of available as -built drawings and other available database/information pertaining to the project from the City and other agencies if needed. The field review will include identifying design constraints, verifying as -built information, and observing general site conditions. We will document our findings with photos taken as part of our field review. We will review the preliminary utility information and prepare and send notifications to all utility companies known to operate within the project area. Underground and overhead utilities will be identified, and potential conflicts will be noted and resolved during final design. Typical tasks could include: 1.1 Topographic Land Survey: The design survey will be developed at 1"=20' scale and will include the following items: • Sufficient spot elevations and breaklines to accurately develop contours at a 1.0' interval. • Curbs, right-of-way (and jurisdiction boundary line), flowlines, and gutters. • Paving types. • Roadway crown elevations and striping. • Above ground evidence of utilities. 1.2 Street Improvement Plan: GTS will modify the existing curb ramps to comply with ADA guidelines at the intersection. GTS will utilize the topographic land survey to produce the street improvement plan. The street improvements will be limited to ADA curb ramp reconstruction. GTS will perform a detailed ADA evaluation. We will design all proposed curb ramps per the standards agreed upon with the City. The plans will clearly show limits of construction and curb ramp grades and details. The curb ramp details will be prepared at 1"=10' scale. 1.3 Singing and Striping Design: GTS will incorporate any striping and signage modifications at the project intersection on the corresponding traffic signal plan if it is part of a signal design project, or will produce separate signing and striping plans. Striping and signage services will include items like improving existing bike lane signages, reinstalling faded striping, or other striping or signage that may be required. 1.4 Traffic Signal Plan: Utilizing the traffic signal as -built plans, survey, and field investigation data, GTS will prepare a traffic signal base plan at the intersection. The base plan is the backbone to accurately design proposed improvements. At this stage of the process, a thorough review is performed on the base plan to ensure accuracy prior to design. The base plan will include centerline, right-of-way, relevant existing street improvements, and existing traffic controls. We will prepare the base plan in accordance with City's format and standards. If the intersection has shared jurisdiction with other cities we will also work with their standards. GTS 119 City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services GTS has extensive experience in traffic signal design and will utilize that knowledge to identify potential conflicts before the project goes into construction. For example, proposed signal poles will be strategically placed in the optimum location for driver/pedestrian visibility and will adhere to ADA guidelines. We will also evaluate any current deficiencies or sub -standard equipment that should be upgraded to meet current City agreed-upon standards. We will provide a detailed traffic signal plan per City agreed-upon format, standards, and specifications. The plan will propose approved signal phases, clearly identifying all existing, proposed, and removed traffic signal equipment to correspond with the overall design intent and shown existing and proposed improvements. The traffic signal plan will be 1 "=20' scale unless directed otherwise. 1.5 Utility Verification and Coordination: GTS will request a contact list from the City of utility companies with facilities at the project intersection. We will request utility maps and compile underground and above ground utilities in a separate digital file. This file will be referenced into all relevant design plans and clearly labeled to identify utility type, size, and owner. This will allow us to identify any potential impacts and modify the design as necessary. We will also send a notification to all utility companies within the project limits at the 70% and/or final design stage for their review to determine if there are any possible conflicts with the proposed improvements. GTS will work closely with the utility companies and other City departments to resolve conflicts prior to final design. A communication log will be preserved throughout the project and provided to the City upon request. GTS will provide coordination with electric utility companies if the design includes modification to the service pedestal and/ or point of connection (POC). 1.6 Specifications and Cost Estimates: GTS will prepare the technical specifications using the City's boilerplate template or Caltrans required template and required format. We will use the City -required standards and specifications. 1.7 Pre -Construction Support: GTS will provide pre -construction support services for this project after plans have been approved by the City and other agency. We will attend pre-bid meeting and answer the questions during the construction bidding process regarding the design and specifications. If there are omissions or conflicts in the design prior to the award to contractor, GTS will provide a plan revision. 1.8 Construction Support: GTS will provide construction support services for this project during construction. These services include but are not limited to attending a pre -construction meeting, responding to questions during the construction, reviewing contractor submittals within 72 hours, responding to contractor's requests for information (RFIs) or Change Request (CR), revising design plans per CR, maintaining a log of all changes to approved plan set, reviewing and making recommendations to Contract Change Order (CCO), and providing progress reports. 1.9 As -Built Plan Preparation: After the completion of project construction, we will request the redline markings prepared by the project inspectors and/or contractors on the signed design plans for preparation of as -built plans. The as -built plans will be signed and submitted to the City for the completion of the project Sample Recent Relevant Projects: • City of Carson: Provided HSIP-funded PS&E signal design services at Figueroa St and Victoria St; also provided PS&E services for the Dominguez Channel Bike Path Design working with the City and County • City of Santa Monica: Provided ATP -funded PS&E signal design, signing and striping, and street lighting designs as well as traffic analysis per Caltrans and City guidelines • Los Angeles County TSSP: Myrtle/Peck Ave TSSP (GTS as sub to Michael Baker) and Eastern Ave TSSP (GTS as sub to Kimley-Horn) 2. Review/Prepare Transportation Impact Studies; We understand that typical task orders could include the review of traffic impact studies produced by others. GTS will help the City review the Traffic Impact Study (TIS) of proposed development projects to ensure that the technical report is adequate for supporting the analysis, findings, and conclusions of the Traffic/Transportation section of the environmental document. The TIS will be evaluated in accordance with the City's criteria and GTS 120 City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services standards, as well as industry standards set forth by ITE, HCM, and other applicable standards. The following scope of work is anticipated to be required for the peer review of the TIS: • Review the most current project description to fully understand the scope of the proposed project and ensure that it is consistent with the project as analyzed in the applicant's TIS. • Review the TIS for consistency of the analysis methodology with City and industry -standard requirements, including any measures identified in the report to reduce identified traffic impacts. • Upon review of the TIS, we will discuss the peer review approach and initial findings with the City staff to ensure that City requirements have been addressed. • Provide a written summary of the peer review of the TIS in the form of a comments matrix identifying any shortcomings or fatal flaws and outlining findings including items needing clarification or recommendations to be addressed by the Project Applicants. • Provide a review of the applicant's responses to the comments matrix to ensure that comments are addressed We will conduct the review (or analysis) in a timely and thorough manner. After the TIS has been deemed complete and adequate, the City can incorporate the findings and recommendations of the technical report into the environmental document or the City Council staff report recommendations. Any measures outlined in the technical report to reduce traffic impacts will be reviewed for their adequacy and ability to reduce identified impacts to a level of less than significant. It should be noted that GTS carries out various Transportation Impact Studies and VMT analyses and have the in-house modeling capabilities to assist the City with running VMT analysis and/or verifying other studies and model runs. Sample Recent Relevant Projects: • City of Moorpark Environmental On -Call: Conducted review of the Traffic Impact Study (TIS) of the Everett Street Terraces • Imperial County On -Call: Conducted review of the Traffic Impact Study (TIS) of the Energy Source Industrial Project 3. Review/Prepare Traffic Signal Timing/Coordination Plans; GTS will provide signal timing plan support to the City to address the changing traffic conditions due to COVID so that City staff will have the opportunity to switch to different plans to accommodate a `new normal'. We will provide recommendations to City staff on when a certain signal timing plan would be applicable based on our monitoring of traffic conditions using the City's ATMS applications. During the timing analysis, GTS will work with the City to consider the timing of adjacent corridors and intersections and the potential to connect adjacent corridors/intersections in coordination or to maintain existing cross coordination that exists. We will work with the City to bench test the timing using available emulators and check all databases for errors prior to implementation. Our project manager has peer reviewed various Traffic Signal Synchronization Projects (TSSP), reviewing before and after study reports, the signal timing, optimization, and implementation reports and reviewing the final project reports to ensure they meet City guidelines and objectives. Sample Recent Relevant Projects: • City of Rancho Palos Verdes Traffic On -Call: Carried out the Hawthorne and Via Rivera intersection, Crenshaw signals coordination, and Hawthorne and Eddinghill left turn phase analysis • City of Glendora: Carried out the traffic signal modification of Bennett Ave and Grand Ave 4. Review/Prepare Traffic Control Plans; GTS often assists with maintenance of traffic requirements for CIP projects from resurfacing projects to projects involving signal designs, signing and striping, and bicycle facilities design. We will work with the City to efficiently review and approve plans and maintain schedules. We provide high quality GTS 121 City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services through the plan check cycle, from planning and design to construction completion. Typical projects include: • New traffic signals or traffic signal modifications • Power source and cabinet placement • Required street lighting and integration with traffic control • Conformance with ADA requirements • Street improvement, rehabilitation, and widening plans Sample Recent Relevant Projects: City of Hermosa Beach Traffic On -Call: Conducted review (within one to two days) of outdoor dining designs for about 17 parklets • City of Santa Monica 20th Street: Carried out traffic control plans (following Caltrans standards) and invitations to the meetings 5. Prepare Grant Applications; We will assist the City with identifying and applying forfunding to realize the various CIP projects. GTS has assisted various cities with grant applications and grant management. We recently carried out 3 grant applications for the HSIP program for the cities of Buena Park and La Habra Heights to help upgrade signal hardware, construct new signals, and upgrade guardrail. We understand not only the grant writing process, but equally important the scoring rubric that is essential to ensure successful grant applications. Our team has previously supported the City of Commerce on successfully obtaining HSIP and ATP grants. As part of our project delivery, we also support cities with grant management and dealing with the funding agency requirements such as E-76 and others. Sample Recent Relevant Projects: • City of La Habra Heights: Prepared HSIP applications for guardrail upgrades and new traffic signal • City of Buena Park: Prepared HSIP application for signal modifications • Prepared LRSP applications for various cities (South Pasadena, Hidden Hills, Buena Park, etc.) 6. Attend Meetings and Prepare Presentation Materials; GTS often plans and attends council, commission, and community meetings to solicit input and feedback on projects. The scope of our services ranges from one-on-one briefings to community at -large gatherings. These meetings can take place at various milestones during the life of the project. Meeting topics range from presenting initial findings to soliciting feedback from the community or council/comission. GTS is prepared to assist with leading the meetings, note taking, and support services which will include coordination of meeting times and locations, hand-outs, sign -in sheets, organization of facility details (venue assumed to be provided by the City), and meeting set-ups. We will also work with the City to provide the notices and invitations to the meetings. Sample Recent Relevant Projects: • City of La Habra Heights: Presented to the Council and Road Commission on the project progress • City of Torrance Downtown Revitalization: Participated in community outreach presenting on circulation and parking elements 7. Traffic Calming and Revitalization Plans; GTS provides the experience and expertise to work on various revitalization projects. We are often called in for our parking experience when it comes to downtown or corridor revitalization projects. We have a keen understanding of parking management strategies and their impact on the economic viability along corridors and in downtown areas. We approach parking not just from a transportation perspective, but from economic development and land use frameworks. GTS 122 City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services At GTS we understand that successful neighborhood traffic calming plans are those "owned" by the community and as such are developed through neighborhood collaboration and oftentimes consensus. Our goal is to ensure that residents are well-informed about the alternatives and the process. We will assist the City in the response and management of public requests (petitions) for neighborhood traffic calming, the prioritization of study areas, data collection and analysis, attending neighborhood meetings, determination of potential solutions, cost analysis, preparation of construction plans, refinement of plans, and study of effectiveness of traffic calming measures after implementation. Sample Recent Relevant Projects: • City of La Habra Heights: Conducted traffic calming analysis along the City's roads • City of Torrance Downtown Revitalization: Led mobility and parking aspects of the revitalization plan for the downtown core 8. Other related services as requested/directed by City; GTS will assist the City on a one -team basis and will serve as an extension to the City's staff that can be called upon as needed. In addition to the above listed services, GTS can support the City with the following: Non -motorized Planning and Design: GTS has a deep understanding of active transportation related policies at the federal, state, and local levels. We adopt the principles of the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide as well as local City and state guidance in the planning and design of bicycle facilities and intersections. Our staff has a keen knowledge and expertise in applying Caltrans Highway Design Manual and California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices to bicycle and pedestrian projects. Parking Studies: We understand that parking is a "sensitive" subject in many cities we work in. We understand the dynamics at the resident, employee, business, council, and staff levels. As such, stakeholder engagement and a data -guided approach are critical components in all work we do. Our typical approach for parking studies includes the following: • Reviewing of relevant documents and studies • Assessing current parking supply and demand • Stakeholder engagement • Estimating future parking demand • Recommending parking management strategies (demand, location, time, price and supply strategies) • Developing an implementation plan that includes short-, medium-, and long-term projects Safety Studies: The GTS approach to safety studies is first and foremost to obtain and collect the data necessary to properly analyze the project roadways, identify the issues and suitable countermeasures, develop network- wide assessments and comprehensive road safety programs, and assist the City with prioritization of safety improvements based on cost-effectiveness analysis, cost benefit analysis, and resource availability and allocation. After receiving the notice to proceed for a safety study, we will start obtaining available data, records, as-builts from the City, and other available resources. We will coordinate with the City to determine assessment criteria, field review schedule, and field survey templates prior to performing our field review and inventory work to verify existing sign and traffic control device conditions. GTS 123 City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services Quality Assurance & Control Brief GTS ensures project deliverables are free of errors, easy to understand, and executed in line with client expectations. Our established quality control process builds on our experience to offer precision in delivery of our work. Our quality assurance/quality control plan begins before the task order is assigned, during scoping discussions. At this time, our project manager will work with the City to define the project tasks, establish roles and responsibilities for project team members, identify communication protocols, and identify success criteria for the project. Subsequently, we develop a draft definition of required project tasks, deliverables, budget, and schedule. Risk assessment, change management strategies, and project communication plans are incorporated into this planning process. Once these tasks have been reviewed, modified, and adopted by the project team, GTS will proceed with the project as planned, providing continuous support and regular communication with the City. All deliverables and communications with the City will be reviewed by both the project manager and a key team member (who is not otherwise involved in the task). This will be akin to a third -party QA/QC that not only ensures that deliverables are free of errors, but also that we are meeting your needs in terms of our understanding of the project and are aligned with the City's budget and schedule. For design work in particular, our design plans will be field verified and reviewed by senior staff members during the design preparation. A constructability review in the field will be carried out for the final plan prior to City's approval. Formal quality control checklists and/or plan review comments are employed to control the quality of deliverables. At the end of every project, GTS conducts a project closure process that includes an online client survey to gauge our success from the client's perspective. We share the feedback among the project team in an effort to constantly improve. GTS 124 City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services Project Schedule The schedule will vary based on the specific requirements and scope of each project. While the actual schedule will be tailored to meet the needs of individual projects, the following provides an overview: 1. Project Initiation: Upon receiving ataskorder, GTS will initiate project discussions, review project requirements, and establish clearcommunication channels. 2. Scope Definition: GTS will work closely to define the scope of work, objectives, and deliverables for the project. This includes identifying any specific timelines or milestones that need to be considered. 3. Data Collection and Analysis: GTS will gather and analyze the relevant data, conduct site visits if necessary, and utilize appropriate tools and methodologies to assess the project requirements. 4. Planning and Design Phase: Based on the analysis and project objectives, GTS will develop comprehensive plans and designs that address the specific needs of the project. 5. Review and Approval: GTS will submit draft plans and designs for review, allowing for feedback and incorporating any necessary revisions. 6. Documentation and Reporting: GTS will prepare detailed documentation and reports summarizing the findings, methodologies used, and recommendations for implementation. 7. Project Closeout: Upon completion of the project, GTS will conduct a final review, address any outstanding matters, and provide the client with the necessary project deliverables. An example schedule from a previous project is included in the following page. GTS 125 City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services GENERAL TECHNOLOGIES & SOLUTIONS PRELIMINARY PROJECT SCHEDULE Hacienda Road Safety Improvement - Traffic Signal and Additional Safety Improvements Project (RFP 2021-05) CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS M- INDICATES ESTIMATED REVIEW SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY AND OTHER ASSOCIATED AUTHORITIES GTS 126 City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services MILESTONES AND TASKS 2022 2023 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 30 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 7 14 21 28 4 11 M 25 2 9 M 23 30 6 13 20 21 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 S 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 1 14 21 28 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 TASK 1- Project Management Coordination and Meetings 1/4 Task 2 - Pre -Design Research 2.1 Field review and Base Plan Preparation 2 wks coo,crumoo aev 2.2 Utility Verification and Coordination 3 weeks Task 3 -Traffic Engineering Design Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) 3.1 Topographic Land Survey + Legal Plats 3 weeks 3.2 Street Improvement Plan (50%, 90%& 100% Final Submittal) 4weeks 2 -Is 3weeks 2 w1 2wks 3.3 Signing and Striping Design (50%, 90%&100% Final Submittal) Concept 4weeks 2wks 3weeks 2wks 2wks 3.4 Traffic Signal Plan (50%, 90%&100% Final Submittal) 4weeks 2 k 3weeks 2wks 2 k 3.5 Utility Verification and Coordination 2 wks 3.6 Specifications and Cost Estimates (50%, 90% & 100% Final Submittal) cost Estlme 3 weeks 2 wks 2 k Task 4 - Bidding Phase Services (Optional) (T&M) 4.1 Pre -Construction Support 2 w1 Convactr cw&Award Task 5 - Construction Phase Services (Optional) (T&M) 5.1 Construction Support 8weeks RFI's and Construction Drawin 5.2 As -Built Plan Preparation wks Task 6 - Other Optional Tasks 6.1 HSIP Funding- Process assisstance wks 6.2 Traffic Signal Timing 3weeks 2wks 2wks 6.3 Hacienda Road Edge -lines and Centerlines 4weeks 2wks 3weeks 2wks 2wks 6.4 Potholing Services (Provision) 2 wks M- INDICATES ESTIMATED REVIEW SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY AND OTHER ASSOCIATED AUTHORITIES GTS 126 City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services References Ramzi Awwad I Public Works Director I City of Rancho Palos Verdes 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 1310.544.5275 1 rawwad@rpvca.gov Project: City of Rancho Palos Verdes Transportation and Traffic Engineering On -Call; 2021 - Ongoing Azzam Jabsheh I City Traffic Engineer I City of San Bernardino 290 N D St, San Bernardino, CA 92401 1909.384.7272 1 jabsheh_az@sbcity.org Project: City of San Bernardino Traffic Signal Upgrade PS&E Services; 2020 - 2021 Douglas Krauss I Environmental Programs Manager I City of Hermosa Beach 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 1310-750.3603 1 dkrauss@hermosabeach.gov Project: City of Hermosa Beach Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering On -Call; 2019 - Ongoing Omar Moheize I Principal Civil Engineer I City of Burbank 275 E Olive Ave, Burbank, CA 91502 1818.238.3943 1 omoheize@burbankca.gov Project: Burbank Resurfacing Program - Signing & Striping Restoration and Loop Replacement Plans; 2020 - Ongoing Joseph San Clemente I Principal Transportation Planner I City of Santa Monica 1685 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90401 1310.458.2204 1 joseph.sanclemente@smgov.net Project: Santa Monica 20th Street Connection; 2019 - 2020 GTS 127 City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services Fee Proposal PROJECT/PROGRAM TITLE: City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services Name: General Technologies and Solutions (GTS) Rates Effective Beginning: July 1, 2022 Ending: June 30, 2023 Labor Category/Grade Hourly Fully -Loaded Rate Labor Category/Grade Principal L7 $230.00 - $280.00 Engineer / Planner / Analyst (L6) $190.00 - $230.00 Engineer / Planner / Analyst (L5) $170.00 - $210.00 Engineer / Planner / Analyst (L4) $150.00 - $190.00 Engineer / Planner / Analyst (L3) $140.00 - $180.00 Engineer / Planner / Analyst (L2) $120.00 - $160.00 Engineer/ Planner/ Analyst (L1) $110.00 - $140.00 Project Admin / CAD / Graphics (L4) $140.00 - $200.00 Project Admin / CAD / Graphics (L2) $110.00 - $140.00 Intern (L1) $90.00 - $120.00 Yearly escalations are limited to the highest of consumer price index (CPI) or 5%. Mileage is charged per the maximum allowable IRS rate. Other expenses (surveys, printing, etc.) will be charged at cost plus 10%. GTS 128 City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services Complementary Services In addition to the traffic engineering services highlighted in the RFP, we offer a range of complementary services that can support and enhance our capabilities. These services include: Transportation Planning: GTS has expertise in conducting comprehensive studies, analysis, and planning for transportation networks. Our services include traffic calming studies, traffic impact analysis, transportation planning, and vehicle miles traveled (VMT) analysis. Electrical Engineering Design: From illumination calculations (photometrics) to street lighting designs and electrical vehicle charging station designs, GTS offers our clients the full project life cycle experience—from initial planning to design to utility coordination for electric services as well as construction support services. Parking Studies: GTS believes that parking is more than just supply and demand; parking is about economic development, land use, and multi -modal transportation. Our parking services include shared parking analysis, parking management plans, parking design support, operations, and compliance audits. Pedestrian and Bicycle Planning: GTS focuses on creating safe and accessible pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. Our expertise includes designing sidewalks, crosswalks, bike lanes, and shared -use paths to promote active transportation. Complete Streets Solutions: GTS specializes in context -sensitive solutions that accommodate all users of all ages and abilities. From writing and adopting Complete Streets policies to planning, engineering, and design of pedestrian and bicycle facilities, GTS has the tools communities need to create streets that carry all travel modes safely, efficiently, and comfortably. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS): GTS specializes in designing and implementing advanced technologies and systems to optimize transportation efficiency. This includes expertise in traffic signal optimization, traffic monitoring, and adaptive traffic control systems. Prices for these complementary services depend on the specific requirements and scope of each project. GTS 129 City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services Staffing and Project Organization Citv of La Quinta PROJECT MANAGER Rawad Hani* PE, TE, PTP, PTOE, RSPI PROJECT MANAGER Q-----------------------------Q---------------------------Q---------------------------Q-----------------------------Q rrano �1," 11 rz� -_ -- _ ---- .------ .---- Rock Miller* Patrick Armijo* Ariel Godwin Chaouki A. Hosn* Cassandra Garcia PE, TE, PTOE PE, PEng AICP EE EIT ATP, SAFETY & SIGNAL OPERATIONS SENIOR PLANNER ELECTRICAL ENGINEER DESIGN ENGINEER OUTREACH Alexa Cuyugan GRAPHICAL COMMUNICATIONS Rudy Garcia EIT TRAFFIC ANALYSIS o----------------------------- o ---------------------------Q ---------------------------- o ----------------------------- o Support Staff *Licenses: Rawad Hani: 83730 (Civil Engineer - CA); 2817 (Traffic Engineer - CA); PTP; PTOE; RSP1 I Rock Miller: 29493 (Civil Engineer - CA); 1139 (Traffic Engineer - CA); PTOE I Patrick Armijo: 44201 (Civil Engineer - WA) I Chaouki A. Hosn: 14083 (Electrical Engineer - CA) cW GTS 130 City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services Disclosures GTS does not have any negative history including any alleged significant prior or ongoing agreement failures, any civil or criminal litigations or investigations pending, which involved GTS or in which GTS has been judged guilty or liable. GTS 131 City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services Acknowledgement of Insurance Requirements cza - Cr11.IFORNL\ - ATTACHMENT 2 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal Rawad Hani (name) hereby acknowledge and confirm that General Technologies and Solutions (GTS)(name of company) has reviewed the City's indemnification and minimum insurance requirements as listed in Exhibits E and F of the City's Professional Services Agreement (Attachment 1); and declare that insurance certificates and endorsements verifying compliance will be provided if an agreement is awarded. I am Principal/Project Manager (Title) of General Technologies and Solutions GTS) (Company) GTS 132 City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services Commercial General Liability (at least as broad as ISO CG 0001) $1,000,000 (per occurrence); $2,000,000 (general aggregate) Must include the following endorsements: General Liability Additional Insured General Liability Primary and Noncontributory Commercial Auto Liability (at least as broad as ISO CA 0001) $1,000,000 (per accident) Personal Auto Declaration Page if applicable Errors and Omissions Liability $1,000,000 (per claim and aggregate) Worker's Compensation (per statutory requirements) Must include the following endorsements: Worker's Compensation Waiver of Subrogation Worker's Compensation Declaration of Sole Proprietor if applicable GTS 132 City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services Non -Collusion Affidavit NON -COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT FORM Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal Rawad Hani I am Principal/Project Manager Zaau�a ATTACHMENT 3 (name) hereby declare as follows: of General Technologies and Solutions (GTS) (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 all 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 cnrrPct Proposer Signature: Proposer Name: Proposer Title: Company Name: Address: Rawad Hani Principal/Project Manager General Technologies and Solutions (GTS) 1100 Quail Street, Suite 202, Newport Beach, CA 92660 GTS 133 City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services Acknowledgement of Addenda 66(v ATTACHMENT 4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF ADDENDA Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal, If no addenda has been issued, mark "N/A" under Addendum No. indicating Not Applicable and sign ADDENDUM NO. SIGNATURE INDICATING RECEIPT 2 -� GTS 134 City of La Quinta On -Call Traffic Engineering Services Our Commitment to the City of La Quinta We will provide the City with the team most capable of developing innovative solutions based on local needs and, equally important, effectively communicating these solutions. In providing quality service to the City, the GTS team will focus on: