Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.BUREAU VERITAS 220 Technology Drive, Suite 100 | Irvine, CA 92618
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CITY OF LA QUINTACITY OF LA QUINTA
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
ON-CALL ENGINEERING PLAN CHECK SERVICESON-CALL ENGINEERING PLAN CHECK SERVICES
Proposal No. 8596300
CITY OF LA QUINTA CONTACT
Carley Escarrega, Administrative Technician
Public Works Department
78495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California 92253
P: 760.777.7096
E: cescarrega@LaQuintaCA.gov
CONTACT REGARDING THIS RFP
Craig Baptista, M.B.A., Vice President - West, Plan Check & Inspection
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
220 Technology Drive, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92618
P: 916.514.4516 | C: 916.291.9151
E. craig.baptista@bureauveritas.com
ORIGINAL
May 31, 2024
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1. Cover Letter
1. Cover Letter
May 31, 2024
City of La Quinta
Carley Escarrega, Administrative Technician
Public Works Department
78495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California 92253
Re: RFP - On-Call Engineering Plan Checking Services
Dear Ms. Escarrega,
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (BV) is pleased to submit our qualifications to provide On-Call Engineering Plan Checking
Services to the City of La Quinta (City). Bureau Veritas (BV) is a multi-national corporation with a history which includes 196 years
of providing worldwide regulatory compliance service to industry and governmental agencies. Our proposal will highlight our
experience providing analogous service offerings for municipalities and public agencies in which we take great pride in our ability to
provide exemplary services for engineering projects.
Currently providing plan check consulting and inspection services for the City of La Quinta, the firm has the proven expertise, staff
continuity, depth of resources, and proven track record for reliable, responsive service and timely reviews. Through this contract, BV
has gained familiarity and insight into the City of La Quinta. As a result, we are confident our experience in providing these services to
the City and other public jurisdictions makes BV the right choice for the City’s needs.
Our firm offers optimal solutions to deliver quality services:
• Unparalleled civil expertise by licensed and certified professionals
• Proven experience in serving communities throughout Southern California, including the City of La Quinta
• Established relationships to ensure timely reviews, transparency and responsiveness
• Depth of resources to maximize flexibility and deliver quality services
• Electronic review and best practices to consistently meet turnaround schedules
A unique feature of Bureau Veritas is the whole company is subject to the high standards of the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management
System. This system is applied to our entire operation and periodic audits certify the company continues to be in full compliance.
Furthermore, we can offer a web-based document control system which will give the City around the clock access to critical
reporting information.
Craig Baptista, Vice President - West, Plan Check & Inspection has legal authority to contractually bind the firm. The designated
Project Manager for the provision of services and your point-of-contact will be Trang Huynh, P.E., C.B.O., Regional Manager, in
tandem with support from Armil Allahyarian, M.S., Business Operations Manager. BV will support the City out of our Irvine office: 220
Technology Drive, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618 | P: 949.860.4800.
Further, all individuals who will perform work for the City is free of any conflict of interest. All information and pricing provided in the
proposal shall remain valid for a period of not less than 90 days from the date of submittal.
BV stands as a beacon of expertise, offering a boutique-style approach fortified by an extensive reservoir of resources. We look
forward to a continued successful relationship with the City of La Quinta by promoting transparency in our work and exceeding your
expectations.
Sincerely,
Craig Baptista, M.B.A.
Vice President - West, Plan Check & Inspection
220 Technology Drive, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92618
P: 916.514.4516 | C: 916.291.9151
E. craig.baptista@bureauveritas.com
Trang Huynh, P.E., C.B.O.
Regional Manager / Project Manager
220 Technology Drive, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92618
P: 714.431.4123 | C: 714.487.4223
E. trang.huynh@bureauveritas.com
2. Table of Contents
1. Cover Letter ..................................................................................................................................1
2. Table of Contents ..........................................................................................................................2
3. Qualifications, Related Experience and References ....................................................................3
4. Proposed Staffing and Project Organization ...............................................................................8
5. Work Plan/Technical Approach ..................................................................................................11
6. References ..................................................................................................................................17
7. Subcontracting Services ............................................................................................................19
8. Disclosures ..................................................................................................................................19
9. Acknowledgment of Insurance Requirements ..........................................................................20
10. Non-Collusion Affidavit ............................................................................................................21
11. Acknowledgment of Addenda ..................................................................................................22
12. Schedule A – Service Term, Schedule & Cost Proposal (Separate File)
13. Complementary Services (Non-Applicable)
Appendix .........................................................................................................................................23
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3. Qualifications, Related Experience and References
3. Qualifications, Related Experience and References
Bureau Veritas (BV) is a multi-national corporation with a
history which includes 196 years of providing worldwide
regulatory compliance service to industry and governmental
agencies. Founded in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a global leader in
quality assurance, health, safety, and environmental (QHSE)
solutions. Recognized and accredited by the largest national and
international organizations and with over 82,000 employees,
Bureau Veritas has unparalleled resources to manage projects
requiring a broad range of expertise across vast geographies.
With operations in 140 countries and all continents, BV draws on
the synergies between its local teams and dedicated technical
centers worldwide.
Within the United States, Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation founded in 2003, is recognized as
being the largest code compliance firm in the nation with over
4,000 employees working out of 100+ offices. We have a long-
established presence in California in providing similar services
for multiple jurisdictions throughout the State.
BV will always strive to deliver excellent service in meeting and
exceeding the City’s expectations regarding all agreed upon
turnaround times. Our proposed program establishes a process
to ensure that the City will receive only the highest quality
plan reviews. We will provide these services to the City with
the objective of verifying compliance with the City’s adopted
civil codes, zoning ordinances, drainage regulations and other
adopted ordinances, policies and standards, as well as other
relevant program standards and requirements.
The firm has specific experience working through a variety of
challenges including infill commercial development, adaptive
reuse and change of occupancies of existing buildings, retrofit of
un-reinforced masonry or soft-story buildings, large commercial
shopping centers and mixed-use multi-family developments,
live-work projects, and high tech, research and development
facilities. The firm’s range of experience covers every key area
of service defining an engineering department. The firm is
skilled at helping existing departments augment or refine their
current level of client service and is also capable of crafting a
department from the ground up.
BV’s professional staff evaluates all city, state, and federal
requirements applicable to the project before beginning
services. BV anticipates needs and responds with specific,
immediate solutions to the challenges associated with
development projects. The firm’s professional members are
dedicated to meeting a high standard of public service which
is crucial to effective delivery of engineering and planning
regulatory services. Consistency, responsiveness, efficiency, and
a positive attitude are key components of our approach.
Putting The Right People to Work for You
As the largest plan review firm in the United States, we have
a large breadth of personnel available and immediately
accessible to provide to the City. Located throughout California,
we have more than 100 licensed and certified engineers and
plans examiners who are equipped to handle the City’s needs.
Our local presence allows us to provide timely delivery and
exceptional customer service in the most cost-effective manner.
Our longtime presence in California allow us to tailor solutions
specifically to the City’s request. We bring a cooperative and
creative problem solving approach to plan review. We fully
understand our role as a team member committed to achieving
successful projects for the City and its customers. The firm has
the capacity to seamlessly augment its staffing and resources,
if needed, to ensure a project is appropriately supported and
effectively fulfilled.
Civil Plan Check Services
BV has assembled a project team of recognized civil experts with
the requisite experience and qualifications necessary to cover all
areas of technical scope as outlined in the RFP. Having provided
plan checking services for clients such as the City of Rancho
Santa Margarita, Orange County Public Works, City of Chino, City
of Colton, and the County of San Bernardino, the assigned BV
project team is especially qualified to perform all services related
to the City’s projects assigned to our team.
At BV, we understand that while the company offers a wide range
of services, every agency is different and requires its own unique
solutions. BV is committed to timely and ongoing communication
with the City and is dedicated to working closely with the City
to address deficiencies in an effort to expedite the plan review
and approval processes. BV’s team has the ability to coordinate
effectively and efficiently with other departments and regulatory
agencies and is able to consistently share best practices and
discuss resolutions to code interpretations and deficiencies.
Knowledge and Expertise
BV and our proposed, locally-based staff for this contract have
a long-established history working for the nearby municipalities
to perform plan checking services as needed. Consequently, we
can leverage a breadth of expertise to meet the needs of the City,
and offer highly qualified engineering as well as ICC and CASp
certified staff who are in close proximity to quickly respond to
the City’s requests.
BV’s team is intimately familiar with the policies and procedures
necessary to maintain a thriving building department,
select and manage personnel from administrative to key
management positions, and use creative and leading-edge
approaches to reach successful solutions to tough problems.
Since the firm’s back office deals with the public, they always
display good interpersonal skills and listening skills, which
are needed for assessing and understanding customers’
needs. BV’s management team is dedicated to serving the City
and providing the resources necessary to ensure successful
plan checking services and other related services. The firm’s
management team will directly oversee the review of submittal
documents, bulletins, and change orders to assess compliance
with the regulations contained in the various building codes, and
recommend action with respect to the building permit.
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3. Qualifications, Related Experience and References
▪ Unparalleled Engineering (Civil plan review, Map
reviews) Consulting Expertise
▪ Best Practices and State-of-the-Art Processes to
Consistently Meet Turnaround Schedules
▪ Project Management and Staff Augmentation
Expertise
▪ We Put the Right People to Work for You
▪ Collaborative and Solution Oriented Philosophy
and Culture
WHY CHOOSE US?
▪ 200+ Offices Throughout the United States and a
local presence in Irvine, CA.
▪ Registered Engineers dedicated to civil
engineering and land surveying principles,
polices, and practices.
▪ USGBC LEED review certifying body
DEPTH OF RESOURCES & PROXIMITYTO MEET PEAK WORKLOADS
▪ Proven Track Record Nationally (500+ Agencies)
▪ Civil, Land Development, Public Works, and
Engineering Consulting to Agencies throughout
the United States
▪ Municipal Management and Staff Augmentation
Expertise
▪ Key Staff That Have Helped Establish and
Implement the Latest Codes
▪ Historical Code Research and Application Expertise
UNPARALLELED EXPERTISE
▪ First U.S. Firm to Achieve IAS Certification for
Third Party Accreditation (Plano, TX)
▪ Comprehensive, Formalized Plan Check
Procedures
▪ Award-Winning Web-Based Project Tracking and
Controls
▪ Electronic Plan Check to Save Time, Money and
Paper – A GREEN solution
▪ 99% Success Rate in Meeting Review Turnaround
Schedules
BEST PRACTICES AND STATE-OF-THE-ART PROCESSES
Our group also holds the following licenses and certifications:
• Professional Engineer
• Registered Architect
• Certified Access Specialist (CASp)
• Master Plumber
• Master Electrician
• Certified Floodplain Manager
• Civil Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer
• Structural Engineer
• LEED AP
• Fire Protection Engineer
• Environmental Engineer
• Professional Geologist
• Asbestos and Mold Analyst Specialist
• Elevator Inspector
• Master Plumber
• Journeyman Plumber
• Master Electrician
• Journeyman Electrician
• Registered Sanitarian
• Registered Accessibility
• Certified Code Enforcement Officer
Competence Through Certification
On-call Engineering Plan Checking Services depend on more local and other applicable (County, State and Federal) ordinances
and standards with a strict attention to details. Service levels of the highest quality during the provision of these services result from
providing trained professionals with the resources and ongoing support necessary to stay current with the latest advancements. It
also helps to continue attracting an increasing level of competence and professionalism into the engineering community.
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Stability, Capacity, and Resources
BV is in good financial standings and committed to the provision
of services of the very highest quality. The firm has the capacity
to seamlessly augment its staffing and resources, if needed, to
ensure each project is appropriately supported and effectively
fulfilled. The firm’s professionals make it possible to have highly
qualified staff available expeditiously for virtually any project.
The firm will provide all necessary resources, materials,
equipment, tools, and technology to its staff. Each office has a
substantial library which is continually updated with the most
current code books and reference materials.
Litigation
Please understand in the course of our business meritless
claims arise from time to time. It is the Company’s policy not to
comment on any current claims or pending litigation. However,
without waiving its policy, the Company has no judgments,
pending litigation, liens, or claims that would adversely
impact the financial stability, insurability, or performance of
professional services of the Company. As one of the largest firms
providing professional testing, inspection and code compliance
services, BV is the recognized leader in its field worldwide.
Conflict of Interest
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. is an independent, properly
licensed firm practicing in California. No BV personnel
performing services for the City, in connection with the
establishment of any agreements or any projects resulting from
this solicitation, has a financial or other personal interest other
than employment or retention by the City in any contract or
subcontract in connection with this solicitation or any resulting
project. No officer or employee of such person retained by the
City has any financial or other personal interest in the resulting
project.
BV has not been debarred, suspended or otherwise
declared ineligible to contract with any other federal, state
or local public agency.
Staying Current on Federal, State, County, or
Municipal Requirements
Our improvement plan checking process encompasses a
comprehensive review of various project types, including
Capital Improvement Program projects, residential subdivisions,
commercial developments, and infrastructure improvements
within the City’s right-of-way. Plans are meticulously examined
to ensure compliance with local and other applicable
ordinances and standards, including those set by County, State,
and Federal agencies. Our attention to detail is paramount as we
assess design conformance to a multitude of criteria, including:
• Approved Tentative Map
• Related Specific Plans
• General Plan and City Ordinances
• Conditions of Approval
• City Standards
• ADA Standards
• Other Agency Requirements (e.g., Riverside County Flood
Control District, Imperial Irrigation District, CalTrans)
Additionally, we rigorously evaluate plans for sound engineering
practices, accuracy of design in alignment with the City’s Plan
Check Lists, and adherence to general mathematics and design
criteria. Any discrepancies or potential issues are promptly
identified, and we may request redesign if necessary to address
concerns related to engineering integrity, public safety, or
practical construction feasibility.
Our team is dedicated to remaining up-to-date on all relevant
regulations and guidelines. We continuously monitor changes
and updates in laws, codes, and standards at all levels of
government to ensure our plan checking processes are in
compliance and reflect the latest industry practices. The Project
Manager maintains regular communication with not only the
design team but all applicable stakeholders regarding any
federal, state, and/or county updates which could impact a
particular project. These open lines of communication assist in
facilitating transparency and making sure all parties involved
have a comprehensive understanding of the federal standards.
Certified and Accredited to High Standards
Bureau Veritas is recognized and accredited by major national
and international organizations. More than any other company,
Bureau Veritas must be exemplary in Quality, Health, Safety
and Environment (QHSE). Being a recognized leader in these
fields and thus having these competencies in its DNA, BV is
continuously improving internal processes to better protect the
health and safety of its employees, while also minimizing its
impact on the environment and delivering added-value services
to its clients. To demonstrate its commitment to high standards,
Bureau Veritas was audited by independent third parties to
achieve the ISO 9001:2015 Certification.
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certified
ISO 9001:2015 specifies requirements for a quality management
system where an organization:
• Needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide
service that meets customer and applicable statutory and
regulatory requirements, and
• Aims to enhance customer satisfaction through the
effective application of the system, including processes for
continual improvement of the system and the assurance
of conformity to customer and applicable statutory and
regulatory requirements
• Bureau Veritas achieved ISO 9001 in 2007 and is audited
annually.
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IAS AC251 Accreditation
In 2010, Bureau Veritas proudly became the first
company to achieve accreditation under the
International Accreditation Service (IAS) Third-
Party Permitting, Plan Review and Inspection
Service Providers Accreditation Program (AC 251). AC251
outlines requirements for the accreditation of third-party
nongovernmental providers of building department services
and thus recognizes the important role that private firms play
in ensuring public safety. The goal of this program is to provide
accreditation to independent providers of building department
services based on quality management principles and best
practices, and to ensure that the outstanding safety record of
buildings in the U.S., in comparison to buildings elsewhere in the
world, is maintained.
Branch Office: Irvine
220 Technology Drive, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92618
949.860.4800
The firm’s partnership with the City will be managed out of its
office in Irvine, CA and augmented by staff located throughout
the state as needed. Taking pride in our deep pool of highly
qualified design experts, this will facilitate quick and efficient
responses to all service needs.
BV has worked with hundreds of clients in California and hold
numerous contracts with various municipalities and agencies
throughout the state and across the nation. With over 350
professionals working out of seven California locations, BV
possesses the personnel and resources to seamlessly augment
and adjust service delivery to meet the needs of any municipality
regardless of size, workload, and/or geographic location.
In addition, our technical staff have the capabilities to perform
these services remotely, serving geographic regions to minimize
expenses while enhancing our regional and technical expertise.
The firm’s goal is to ensure that each project will be efficiently
managed in the most cost-effective manner possible. BV has
assigned key personnel which are readily available to work on
this important contract.
Days of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. PST
BV anticipates your needs and responds with specific,
immediate solutions to the challenges associated with building
projects. Our professional members are dedicated to meeting
a high standard of public service which is crucial to effective
delivery of building regulatory services.
IRVINE (Assigned Office)
220 Technology Drive
IRVINE 92618
Tel: 949.860.4800
SACRAMENTO (HQ Office)
180 Promenade Circle
Suite 150
SACRAMENTO 95834
Tel: 916.725.4200
SAN DIEGO
9988 Hibert Street
Suite 100
SAN DIEGO 92131
Tel: 858.863.2000
SANTA ROSA
111 Santa Rosa Ave,
Suite 406
SANTA ROSA 95404
Tel: 707.206.1265
San Luis Obispo
1411 Marsh Street
Suite 107
San Luis Obispo 93401
Tel: 805.792.1109
WESTLAKE VILLAGE
250 N. Westlake Blvd
Suite 150
WESTLAKE VILLAGE 91362
Tel: 805.230.2888
PASADENA
600 N. Rosemead Blvd.
Suite 205
PASADENA 91107
Tel: 626.325.9800
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3. Qualifications, Related Experience and References
The following provides a description of current references from similar projects performed for local government entities.
ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
CIVIL ENGINEERING, BUILDING PLAN REVIEW & INSPECTION SERVICES
CONTACT: Hadi Tabatabaee PE, CBO, CGBP, CASpm - Building & Safety/ Neighborhood Preservation, Manager/County Building Official
A. 601 N. Ross Street, #365, La Quinta, CA 92703-4048
P. 714.667.8843 | C. 714.856.4658
E.Hadi.Tabatabaee@ocpw.ocgov.com
Dates of Service: 2012 - Present
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
BUILDING PLAN REVIEW, PERMITTING, AND INSPECTION SERVICES
CONTACT: Greg Griffith, PE, LEED AP Supervising Engineer
A. 385 N. Arrowhead Ave., 1st Floor San Bernardino, CA 92415-0187
P. 909.387.8311 | E: greg.griffith@lus.sbcounty.gov
Dates of Service: 2006 - Present
CITY OF CHINO, CA
ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PLAN CHECK SERVICES
CONTACT: Karen Campbell, Public Works Project Manager
A. 13220 Central Avenue • Chino, CA 91710
P. 909.334.3403 | E. kcampbell@cityofchino.org
Dates of Service: 2019 - Present
CITY OF COLTON, CA
ENGINEERING PLAN CHECK CONSULTING SERVICES
CONTACT: Moises Peralta, Associate Engineer
A. 650 N. La Cadena Drive, Colton, CA 92324
P. 909.370.5194 | E. mperalta@coltonca.gov
Dates of Service: 2023- Present
CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARTITA, CA
ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PLAN CHECKING SERVICES
CONTACT: Tri Nguyen, P.E., Interim City Engineer
A: 22112 El Paseo • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
P: 949.635.1813 / C: 310.508.1642 | E: tnguyen@cityofrsm.org
Dates of Service: 2021 - Present
List of Business Clients
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4. Proposed Staffing and Project Organization
4. Proposed Staffing and Project Organization
BV has assembled a team of experts who are equipped to deliver exemplary services associated with the provision of On-Call
Engineering Plan Check Services to the City of La Quinta. Each individual brings a wealth of knowledge unmatched by any other
company and has been specifically chosen for their experience in performing the required scope of work detailed in the request as
well as their extensive list of certifications and licenses. The organizational chart depicts lines of communication and areas of work
for each professional.
The designated Administrator for the provision of services and your day-to-day contact will be Trang Huynh, P.E., C.B.O.,
Regional Manager, in tandem with support from Armil Allahyarian, M.S., Business Operations Manager.
Project Team
Map Checking Review
Craig Hamner, P.E.
Benjamin De La Cruz, P.E./QSD
Carol Dugas, P.E.
Brian Reed, P.E.
William (Matthew) Addington, P.E., PLS, QSP/P
Michael Foreman, PLS
Morteza Beheshti, P.E.
Monte Bowers, P.E.
Michael Hill, S.E.
Troy Schmidt, S.E.
Ho Jun Kong, P.E., C.A.Sp.
Jee Choy, P.E.
Wendy Haggard, P.E.
John Che, P.E., QSD/P
Ibrahim Hzayen, P.E., QSD/P
Henry Haididi, PhD, S.E.
Trang Huynh, P.E., C.B.O.
Regional Manager/ Project Manager
Orland Obtera, E.I.T., LSIT
Assistant Project Manager, Civil
Armil Allahyarian, M.S.
Operations Manager
Craig Baptista, M.B.A.
Vice President – West, Plan Check & Inspection
Management
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NAME EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Craig Baptista, M.B.A.
Vice President – West, Plan Check & Inspection
M.B.A.B.S., Business Management
Six Sigma Green Belt Certified / OSHA 30United States Navy: Honorable Discharge
20
Armil Allahyarian, M.S.
Business Operations Manager
B.S., Civil Engineering
M.S., Civil Engineering
CA Engineer-in-Training
ICC Certified: Building Plans
Examiner 8
Trang Q. Huynh, P.E., C.B.O.
Civil Project Manager
Master of Business AdministrationB.S., Civil EngineeringCertificate of Completion -Leadership for Senior Executives
Registered Professional Engineer:CA, #C36627ICC Certified:Building OfficialCalifornia Certified Green BuildingProfessionalCalifornia Licensed Real EstateProfessionalInternational Code Council (ICC)American Society of CivilEngineers (ASCE)California Building Officials(CALBO)Former Vice-Chair and memberof the City of Highland PlanningCommissionPast President of the Board ofDirectors of the Central BusinessCenter in UplandPast President of theFoothill Chapter of ICC
41
Orland Obtera, E.I.T., L.S.I.T.Assistant Project Manager / Plans Examiner
B.S., Civil Engineering CA Engineer-in-Training, 113805CA Land Surveyor-in-Training,6100OSHA 30 Hour Certificate
26
Brian Reed, P.E.
Plan Review Engineer
B.S., Civil Engineering Registered Professional Engineer:CA, #C67988International Code Council (ICC)APWA Engineering Manager of theYear 2023
26
Craig Hamner, P.E.
Plan Review Engineer
B.S., Civil Engineering Registered Professional Engineer: CA, #28745CA Board of Professional Engineers 30
Benjamin De La Cruz, P.E.
Plan Review Engineer
B.S., Civil Engineering Registered Professional Engineer:CA, #58892CA Board of Professional Engineers 28
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NAME EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Carol Dugas, P.E.
Plan Review Engineer
B.S., Civil Engineering Professional Civil Engineer inCalifornia –#C 48924Professional Civil Engineer inIdaho # P-21919Professional Civil Engineer inArizona – #27544QSP/QSD certification in CA.–CASQUA - #00284American Society Of CivilEngineers
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William (Matthew) Addington, P.E., PLS, QSP/P
Plan Review Engineer/Land Surveyor
B.S., Civil Engineering Registered ProfessionalEngineer:CA, #C43770California ProfessionalLandSurveyorCalifornia WQCB QSD/QSPCalifornia WQCB QSD/QSPICC Certified:Building Official
19
Michael Foreman, PLS
Plan Review Engineer / Senior Surveyor
Registered Professional LandSurveyor:Arizona P.L.S. 32225California P.L.S. 5778Nevada P.L.S. 11430Registered Nevada State WaterRight Surveyor No. 1041
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5. Work Plan/Technical Approach
5.Work Plan/Technical Approach
BV understands that the City is seeking consultants to provide
On-Call Engineering Plan Check Services. BV maintains a robust
staff and breadth of resources which allows us to expand or
contract our services based on the needs of the City.
BV has read and will adhere to all services outlined within
the Scope of Work:
BV understands that the improvement plan checking will include
the review of plans submitted for subdivision (residential)
improvements, commercial developments, and infrastructure
improvements within the City’s right of way. The plans shall
be reviewed for conformance with local and other applicable
(County, State and Federal) ordinances and standards with a
strict attention to details. Plan check services may include, but
are not limited to the following:
• Grading Plans including mass grading, rough grading and
precise grading plans
• Street Improvement Plans including street widening,
rehabilitation and new street plans
• Storm Drainage Plans
• Hydrology and Hydraulic Calculations and Reports
• Engineer’s Cost Estimate for the related items of work for
bonding purposes
• Engineer’s Reports including Fugitive Dust Control (PM10)
Plans, Storm Water Pollution and Prevention Plans
• Water Quality Management Plans
• Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
BV will check for design conformance to:
• The approved Tentative Map
• Related Specific Plans
• General Plan and City Ordinances
• Conditions of Approval
• City Standards
• Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Standards
• The City’s Subdivision Plan Check Lists
• Other Agency Requirements such as Riverside County Flood
Control District (RCFCD), Coachella Valley Water District
(CVWD) and CalTrans
BV will review plans for sound engineering practices.
BV will check for accuracy of design in conformance with the
City’s most current Plan Check Lists.
BV will check general mathematics and design criteria.
BV will call for redesign of any portion of plans that:
• Will not function due to poor engineering.
• Is not consistent with the Approved Tentative Map or
Conditions of Approval.
• Will be potentially unsafe to the public.
• Is impractical to construct.
BV will meet with City staff to:
• Learn the City development plan check process;
• Acquire text files and boiler plate documents as they apply;
• Acquire understanding of key issues that need attention
during the plan check process;
• Establish ongoing operating procedures between City staff
and the Consultant for the on-call services.
BV will report to City Hall when called upon to pick up project
documents for review, and meet with city staff, as needed, to be
briefed on project particulars;
BV will field review project with City staff, as needed, to address
unique aspects of the proposed project;
BV will attend scheduled development review meetings, as
needed, to brief City staff on findings and coordinate additional
relevant details and preparation.
Methodology & Approach
BV provides full service building department administration
including civil plan checking services for numerous agencies. We
offer services which range from reviewing a single, complex, or
unique project to handling all plan review needs for a City. The
firm’s personnel are dedicated to providing the highest level of
customer service and ensuring all work is in conformance with
the requirements of the City and all other applicable codes.
Resources can be adjusted on fast-track projects, as needed,
to meet demanding schedules. Personnel assigned to City
projects are available to attend meetings at the City to address
questions or discuss issues with the City staff, design team, and/
or construction team which may arise on a project and provide
guidance for City staff, applicants, designers, and contractors.
Consistency, responsiveness, efficiency, and a positive attitude
are key components of the firm’s approach.
As an ISO 9001 certified firm, BV undergoes systematic,
independent audits of its management systems to meet rigorous
objectives and provide continuous improvement in key areas.
The firm consistently incorporates proven best practices and
protocols as part of its quality management system to meet and
exceed ever-increasing customer requirements. These tools
include implementation of an established quality assurance/
quality control program using the BV CARE program for the
intake, track, and review of plans to enhance quality and
streamline processing/approval; electronic plan check to
expedite turnaround times which save time and money; and the
utilization of web-based document control system which fosters
collaboration, 24/7 access to documents and reports, and
enhances overall communication.
To ensure the work assignment is being performed at the highest
professional level, BV relies on the management and technical
excellence of its personnel and a proven QA/QC program. This
assures the quality of all work performed under this contract
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meets City approval. BV has developed and implemented
corporate QA policies, consistent with all applicable federal
and state regulatory requirements and standards, covering all
aspects of project performance, technical quality, and peer
review. These policies are implemented at each professional
and technical level to provide a well-balanced, independent QA
program, which assures the quality of reports, technical reviews,
annuals and other documentation prepared by BV. This ensures
the product is consistent with the established standards from
the standpoint of quality, validity, and legal defensibility.
Identify Client Needs: Identifying the clients’ requirements and
expectations is a key initial step to BV’s client-focused approach.
BV actively listens and maintains sensitivity to unique issues,
priorities, and organizational culture to work in partnership to
assess diverse needs and special initiatives.
Strategic Planning: With this partnership, BV establishes a
clear plan of action to institute priorities, identify stakeholders/
processing agencies, formulate communication protocols, and
align services with mutually-defined needs and objectives.
Concise Scoping/Implementation: A clear and concise scope,
schedule, and budget are developed. BV assigns expertise which
mirrors the clients’ needs and implements best practices to
maintain project momentum.
Project Management: Proactive management ensures cost and
schedule control and streamlined communication among team
members. BV uses appropriate best practice tools to effectively
and efficiently deliver the City’s assignment within budget and
schedule. No matter what the need, the firm’s goal is to deliver
integrity, impartiality, accountability, efficiency, quality, and
transparency.
Plan Review Process
Our team becomes familiar with the requirements of a
public agency before beginning a review and continually
monitors trends and legislation in order to advise the City on
ordinances and standard practices to consider for adoption.
BV has extensive public sector experience, which assures
that public interests are fully protected. We understand that
careful consideration of issues and impacts are needed in
addition to technical expertise. We have devoted a great deal
of time over the years to refining our approach and developing
documentation to assist our clients and train our personnel to
ensure highly efficient plan review procedures.
BV will work to ensure that submittals are properly coordinated
and tracked by following an established internal plan check
coordination process in which each plan received for review is
entered into our ProTrack database, processed and returned on
time to the client.
Our plan tracking procedures are designed to track each
submittal throughout the review process and maintain accurate
and comprehensive records for each submittal. Generally,
corrections are identified in two ways. Notes are made on plans
during electronic review or on hard copy plans if appropriate,
and a correction sheet is generated, detailing what items need
to be addressed before plans can be approved. The City shall
approve the development of any customized correction sheets.
Correction sheets for specific projects shall be forwarded to the
City.
During the plan review process, BV is prepared to meet with the
applicant or architect/engineer, City employees, or consultants
at any time. Telephone discussions or meetings at project sites
are welcomed to assure that any plan review issues are handled
efficiently. We propose to meet at the offices of the building and
safety division or at a particular project site. Our goal is to issue
approved plans as quickly as possible but in full compliance
with laws, codes, ordinances and regulations.
BV can provide plan check services including but not limited to:
• Final Tract Maps
• Final Parcel Maps
• Legal Descriptions and Plot Plans
• Grading plans including mass grading, rough grading, and
precise grading plans
• Street light plans
• Street improvement plans including street widening,
rehabilitation and new street plans
• Strom drainage plans
• Hydrology and hydraulic calculations and reports
• Soils reports
• Engineer’s cost estimates for the related items of work for
bonding purposes
• Fugitive Dust Control (PM10) plans, Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Water Quality Management
Plans (WQMP), and erosion and sediment control plans
Improvement Plan Review Tasks
The following outlines our typical scope of services for the
review plans:
• Check design for conformity to the approved tentative map
and conditions of approval
• Evaluate the layout for consistency with the final map
• Review grading plans for consistency with the applicable
drainage standards and grading ordinance
• Review for erosion and sediment control provisions
• Check Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans and ADEQ
• Review horizontal and vertical alignment of streets for
conformity to the applicable street design standards
• Check pavement structural section against geotechnical
recommendations
• Review storm and sanitary sewer systems and hydrology/
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hydraulic calculations
• Review water distribution system for fire hydrant and valve
spacing
• Check streetlight spacing and location for potential conflicts
• Review underground utilities for crossing clearances and
conflicts
• Review for compliance with other Agency Requirements,
such as Riverside County Flood Control District (RCFCD),
Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), Imperial Irrigation
District (IID), and CalTrans
• Review plans for sound engineering practices
• Maintain plan check log and tracking status
• Review quantities, estimates, and schedules
Civil Engineering and Review
BV’s civil engineering division is an integral part of our planning,
infrastructure, and facilities work. In addition to providing
street, roadways and sidewalks, site design, utilities, grading
and drainage, and utility design services; our civil group offers
specialized expertise in the areas of site water resources,
water and wastewater, and construction administration and
management.
Our team can provide the City with civil engineering plan check
and review services performed by licensed civil engineers
with direct experience with site grading, drainage, National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Standard
Urban Stormwater Management (SUSM) Plan, Low Impact
Development (LID), hydraulic, hydrology, and water quality,
drainage and flood control designs, storm and sanitary sewer
system designs, and hydromodification.
As a NPDES Coordinator for various municipalities, BV developed
a proven, programmatic approach to NPDES compliance
activities. The firm has successfully written and received
approval from Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCBs)
for local implementation plans and represented agencies at
Principal Permittee meetings to respond to questions regarding
permit implementation.
Consequently, BV staff have the perspective and experience
to translate RWQCB expectations for permit requirements into
an efficient and manageable program. The firm’s seasoned
engineering staff has prepared Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plans (SWPPPs) and Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs,
also called Stormwater Management Plans), provided plan
check of SWPPP and WQMP documents, developed cost-
effective Best Management Practices (BMPs), and inspected
construction BMPs for municipal projects and yearly industrial/
commercial facilities.
Map Checking Services
Final Maps and Parcel Maps
Review final maps and parcel maps for conformity to the
requirements of the state, the Municipal Code and ordinances,
the approved tentative map, and any conditions of approval
which have been set by the Planning Commission.
Reversions to Acreage
Review reversions to acreage maps prepared pursuant to A.R.S.
§ 32-2101.
Lot Line Adjustments and Parcel Mergers
Review legal descriptions prepared to affect lot line adjustments
pursuant and parcel mergers.
Legal Descriptions and Plats
Review and/or prepare legal descriptions and plats for right-of-
way takes and easements or for other purposes when necessary.
Certificates of Correction
Review proposed map amendments and Certificates of
Correction prepared.
Flood/Floodplain Management
BV provides comprehensive inspection and review of projects
proposed within the designated floodplain. We review plans for
compliance with federal, state, and local adopted regulations
and practices. Plan review will consider FIRM map designations;
Flood Plain Elevation Certificate review; and any LOMA, LOMR,
or CLOMRs appropriately approved for the proposed project.
Floodplain resistant construction will be plan checked and
inspected in accordance with adopted regulations and standards
as well as any pertinent FEMA technical bulletins.
Civil infrastructure and site plans are reviewed for conformity to
the following quality standards:
• Greenbook
• Geotechnical Report recommendations
• Conditions of Approval of the use permit or tentative map
• Municipal Code and local ordinances
• Jurisdiction’s design guidelines and standard plans and
specifications
• ADA and Title 24 accessibility standards
• Environmental mitigation requirements
• Requirements of affected outside agencies and utilities
A thorough command of the adopted design standards for
drainage and streets, as well as NPDES-enhanced Clean Water
Act requirements.
Our professional plan reviewers provide a comprehensive
assessment of the conformity of submitted improvement plans
to these quality standards.
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Development Review & Entitlement Processing
Accurate, Timely Civil Engineering Plan & Final Map
Reviews
Facilitating land development projects requires a strong public-
private partnership. Project momentum must be balanced with
engineering, water quality, traffic, public safety, and final map
plans that comply with applicable codes, requirements, and
design standards. The various parties need impartial counsel
from Registered Engineers and Land Surveyors, as well as quick
turnaround review comments in a seamless manner.
Development review and entitlement processing involves
working seamlessly with the public agency and developer
in the preliminary planning stages to facilitate development
agreements along with the review of civil engineering plans and
maps for conformity with conditions of approval along with
local and other applicable ordinances and standards. All work is
performed under the direction of a Registered Civil Engineer or
Land Surveyor. BV utilizes proven best practices, staff specialists,
and comprehensive web-based tools to provide timely review,
responsiveness, and accurate and detailed review comments.
Electronic Plan Review
Electronic plan review uses a software which presents customers
with a convenient alternative solution to printing and delivering
paper plans to City offices at zero cost. This modern solution has
become especially valuable as municipalities seek to continue
service delivery to their communities while focusing on health
and safety.
The proposed personnel have extensive experience using
many commonly used platforms such as Energov, Bluebeam
ProjectDox, TrackIT, Adobe, Cityworks, CityTech, Central Square,
Accela, and e-PlanSoft.
As part of this process, plans are first submitted as PDF files via
a secure and confidential FTP site in which the client also has
access. Our staff then reviews these plans and places comments
and redlines directly on the plans, corresponding to areas
needing revisions.
Next, redlined plans with comments are forwarded to, or
placed on, the secure FTP site for the designers, engineers, and
architects. Plans can then be revised and resubmitted via the
same method described. Once all items are resolved, hard copy
plans are sent to BV for approval stamps and signatures. Finally,
these stamped and signed approved drawings are sent to the
jurisdiction for permitting.
Turnaround Times
At your request, BV can provide plan review activities on a fast-
track basis. Turnaround times for each submittal will relate to the
size and nature of the project and its impact on the construction
schedule. To reduce turnaround times for plan review, the firm
utilizes electronic submittals, phased submittals, conference
calling, and videoconferencing.
BV will also accommodate preliminary reviews to facilitate fast-
tracked or accelerated projects. This aids with timely turnaround
and enhances client and public relations. If designers include
construction drawings which do not conform to the prescriptive
requirements of the codes, the City’s designee will have final
approval over the plan being reviewed. If requested, BV’s staff
will make recommendations for resolution. The firm is also
available to meet with architects/engineers/designers, City
representatives, or others as needed to discuss findings.
Type of Plan Check Turnaround Times
STANDARD*1st 2nd 3rd
Residential /
Commercial # OF BUSINESS DAYS
New Construction 10 7 7
Large Projects 15 10 10
* BV adheres to a one-week turnaround time for any further reviews
*Complex / Large project schedules may be negotiated
Budget Controls and Billing Related
Quality Assurance - FLEX
Budget control is achieved by closely
monitoring work assignment labor and direct
expenses. Work reports must be completed by each individual
and the labor hours must be approved by the project manager
before being charged to the City of La Quinta. Similarly, expense
reports and other direct expenses must be approved by the
project manager prior to entering the cost data system.
To ensure optimal administration of the main functionalities
of contract management and the facilitation of billing related
quality assurance BV utilizes FLEX. FLEX is a reference repository
which is comprised of all billing and contractual information
(invoices, work assignments, expenses, labor reports, project
reports, etc.). This advanced system assists BV in implementing
and maintaining a number of budget and cost control processes
which:
• Ensures data integrity and allows for a flexible and secure
billing process
• Enhances billing efficiency and productivity
• Minimizes revenue leakage by monitoring its sources
through control reports
FLEX ensures contract and budget control via standardized
features and alignment of project information in real time.
Additionally, the system is designed to promote contract follow
up from project outset to closing which helps to establish and
maintain optimal communication.
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Project Management and Schedule Controls
Work assignment schedules will be managed on several levels.
The project manager will maintain regular contact with the City
manager to communicate the project status and progress on
deliverables. In addition, an internal schedule including critical
milestones and deliverable due dates will be established prior
to initiating the task work. This allows ample time for editorial
and technical review, changes, and assurance in schedule
compliance.
In order to efficiently and effectively track project workflow, BV
employs Protrack, a quality assurance software solution created
by Quickbase. This custom-built program was developed
specifically to meet the needs of the firm and enhance its project
management capabilities in service to its clients. Protrack
monitors numerous pieces of project data in real time including,
but not limited to, project schedule status, active projects
by office, project type, number of active projects per client,
weekly number of new projects initiated, and much more. The
program’s dashboard allows users to generate reports which can
provide an overall snapshot of BV’s current activities or can be
filtered to present precise details regarding a specific project or
client. The crucial information monitored in Protrack not only
aids in maintaining schedules and project turnaround times
but also gives the firm the capacity to make decisive course
corrections which ensure deliverables of the highest caliber
and complete customer satisfaction. Furthermore, Protrack is
designed to work collaboratively with BV’s billing and invoicing
software, FLEX, to enable the consistent completion of projects
on-time and on-budget.
Quality Assurance
BV associates all share the responsibility for continual
improvement of the firm’s quality management process and
believe the program, supported by the BV business model and
its code of ethics, will ensure the continual delivery of high
quality products and services to the City of La Quinta. In doing
so, the firm will establish itself as the City’s preferred supplier in
conformity assessment and certification services in the fields of
quality assurance, health and safety, environment, and social
responsibility (QHSE).
BV’s quality management system provides the framework for
continual improvement of its internal management processes
and resources which will in turn add value for the City through
the services offered and delivered. In addition, Our quality
management system gives the company and the City the
confidence that the provision of services and products will
be delivered consistently to predetermined high standards
worldwide.
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CARE Program – A Proven, Formalized & Integrated Plan Review Process
The plan review process we follow for efficient completion of concurrent task management is shown in the flowchart below
and managed through our CARE Program, a formalized and integrated process whereby Coordination, Analytical, Review, and
Expert management/quality control functions are consistently implemented on each and every project. We will implement a
comprehensive program based on best practices to validate that each and every review is thorough, accurate, consistent, and
timely. This system’s success is based on thousands of hours of practical, real-world experience by our dedicated personnel and their
unique ability to interact quickly and efficiently with your staff. The specific roles of each of our CARE elements include:
Coordinator:
Our clerical personnel will handle various administrative functions, such as logging information (project tracking, time budgeting),
managing project controls, maintaining and distributing communications, reviewing agendas and ordinance issues, and fielding
calls on project status. The Coordinator is the first line of contact for each project submittal.
Analyst:
Our analysts will review submittals, title sheets, and non-design items; maintain files; monitor due dates; monitor contract budget
and status tracking reports; and coordinate invoicing. Our analysts also maximize and “right place” personnel resources to meet
turnaround times in a quality manner. When assigning resubmittals to staff, our Analyst ensures consistency by passing the project to
the same reviewer that performed the previous reviews. Reassignments are done when unforeseen circumstances dictate.
Reviewer:
Our experienced public works plan reviewers will routinely review agency standards, ordinances, guidelines, and checklists; create
comments letters; coordinate project return with the coordinator; attend review meetings; and communicate questions/solutions
to project stakeholders. Because of our depth of resources and project tools (checklists, corrections letters, etc), reassigned projects
can be reviewed without missing deadlines or causing unnecessary rechecks.
Expert:
Our experts will provide quality review of applicable plans, studies, and reports in accordance with all accepted engineering,
Subdivision Map Act, and industry professional practices and shall comply with the applicable regulations; visit the client contact
regularly; monitor project progress with the reviewer; disseminate project/agency information to the team; train team members;
peer review comments letters; and communicate questions/solutions to stakeholders. Our Experts provide the quality assurance
reviews to each project which will minimize the number of resubmittals.
Bureau Veritas
Receives Plans &
Enters Information Into
Web-Enabled System &
Tracking Log
City
Assigns Project
Submittal Intake
Checklist
Discuss Key Issues
with City
Quality Review
Prepare Corrections
Memo Return to the City
Enter Information
Into Web-Based
Tracking System
Title Sheet & Bond
Estimate Review
Distribute Plan to
Appropriate Plan
Reviewers
C A R E
Coordinator Analyst Reviewer Expert
Hydrology / Hydraulic Report
Storm Drain Improvement Plan Review
Street Improvement Plan Review
Sewer Improvement Plan Review
Rough & Precise Grading Plan Review
NPDES / WQMP Review
Structural Plan Review
Tract & Parcel Maps
PLAN REVIEW PROCESS
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6. References of California Government Agencies
6. References of California Government Agencies
BV has extensive experience in the provision of engineering plan checking services throughout California and across the United
States. The most important selection criteria for clients who choose BV is expertise. Having provided building and safety services
for over a century, the firm is the foremost expert in the field. The firm’s greatest asset is its reputation. This reputation comes from
the best experts in the industry, all acting with the utmost integrity and ethics. The following provides a description of customer
references from similar projects performed for local government entities within the last five years. The services provided for these
customers are of comparable size and similar in scope to those of the City of La Quinta’s requirements.
ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
CIVIL ENGINEERING, BUILDING PLAN REVIEW & INSPECTION SERVICES
CONTACT: Hadi Tabatabaee PE, CBO, CGBP, CASpm - Building & Safety/
Neighborhood Preservation, Manager/County Building Official
A. 601 N. Ross Street, #365, La Quinta, CA 92703-4048
P. 714.667.8843 | C. 714.856.4658
E.Hadi.Tabatabaee@ocpw.ocgov.com
Team Members: Craig Baptista, M.B.A. - Vice President – West, Plan Check &
Inspection, Trang Huynh, P.E., C.B.O. - Regional Manager/ Project Manager, Armil
Allahyarian, M.S. - Operations Manager, Orland Obtera, E.I.T., L.S.I.T. - Assistant
Project Manager, Civil , Craig Hamner, P.E. - Civil Engineer, Benjamin De La Cruz,
P.E./QSD - Civil Engineer, William (Matthew) Addington, P.E., PLS, QSP/P - Civil Engineer /Land Surveyor, Michael Foreman, PLS - Civil
Engineer
BV has been providing building and civil engineering plan review and inspection and services since 2012 to Orange County Public
Works. Select projects include:
Rancho Mission Viejo (The Ranch) Land Development Plan Check - BV has provided plan check and map check review of
various projects and backbone infrastructure associated with Planning Area 1 of the Ranch Plan. The 23,000-acre development is
composed of 6,000 buildable acres. Bureau Veritas staff reviewed tentative maps, site development plans, rough grading and precise
grading plans, Runoff Management Plans, hydrology and hydraulic studies, Water Quality Management Plans, revetment plans,
storm drain plans, and street improvement plans, checking for conformance to the County of Orange standards and regulations,
easements and right-of-way requirements and for conformance to the conditions of approval. BV is currently collaborating
with OCPW as they prepare to begin the next Planning Areas of this development. The scope of these next phases includes the
development of 3,313 gross acres (2,666 development acres and 647 open space acres), 7,500 maximum dwelling units, over 3.2
million sq. ft. of non-residential development, a 201 acre urban activity center, a 19 acre neighborhood activity center, and a 50 acre
business park.
Dates of Service: 2012 - Present
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
BUILDING PLAN REVIEW, PERMITTING, AND INSPECTION SERVICES
CONTACT: Greg Griffith, PE, LEED AP Supervising Engineer
A. 385 N. Arrowhead Ave., 1st Floor San Bernardino, CA 92415-0187
P. 909.387.8311
E: greg.griffith@lus.sbcounty.gov
Team Members: Craig Baptista, M.B.A. - Vice President – West, Plan Check &
Inspection, Trang Huynh, P.E., C.B.O. - Regional Manager/ Project Manager, Armil
Allahyarian, M.S. - Operations Manager, Orland Obtera, E.I.T., L.S.I.T. - Assistant
Project Manager, Civil , Craig Hamner, P.E. - Civil Engineer, Benjamin De La Cruz,
P.E./QSD - Civil Engineer
BV was selected to provide building plan (including map checking and civil engineering) review, building inspection, and
permitting services for residential and commercial properties. BV was selected to be responsible for the enforcement of Building
Standards adopted by the County and the State of California. BV is utilized on an as-needed basis to support BNS staff in maintaining
consistent and uninterrupted services during times of high workloads and staff turnovers.
Dates of Service: 2006 - Present
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CITY OF CHINO, CA
ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PLAN CHECK SERVICES
CONTACT: Karen Campbell, Public Works Project Manager
A. 13220 Central Avenue • Chino, CA 91710
P. 909.334.3403 | E. kcampbell@cityofchino.org
Team Members: Craig Baptista, M.B.A. - Vice President – West, Plan Check &
Inspection, Trang Huynh, P.E., C.B.O. - Regional Manager/ Project Manager, Armil
Allahyarian, M.S. - Operations Manager, Orland Obtera, E.I.T., L.S.I.T. - Assistant Project
Manager, Civil , Craig Hamner, P.E. - Civil Engineer, Benjamin De La Cruz, P.E./QSD -
Civil Engineer, William (Matthew) Addington, P.E., PLS, QSP/P - Civil Engineer /Land
Surveyor, Michael Foreman, PLS - Civil Engineer
BV is currently providing on-call accessibility design, drafting, and plan check services for ADA grievance projects and pedestrian
accessibility for public works capital improvement projects. The project includes scope, design, and construction of new
improvement and alteration projects in compliance with Federal, State, and Local accessibility regulations; including ADA, California
Building Code, and the City of Chino ordinances and policies.
CITY OF COLTON, CA
ENGINEERING PLAN CHECK CONSULTING SERVICES
CONTACT: Moises Peralta, Associate Engineer
A. 650 N. La Cadena Drive, Colton, CA 92324
P. 909.370.5194 | E. mperalta@coltonca.gov
Team Members: Craig Baptista, M.B.A. - Vice President – West, Plan Check &
Inspection, Trang Huynh, P.E., C.B.O. - Regional Manager/ Project Manager, Armil
Allahyarian, M.S. - Operations Manager, Orland Obtera, E.I.T., L.S.I.T. - Assistant
Project Manager, Civil , Craig Hamner, P.E. - Civil Engineer, Benjamin De La Cruz,
P.E./QSD - Civil Engineer, William (Matthew) Addington, P.E., PLS, QSP/P - Civil
Engineer /Land Surveyor, Michael Foreman, PLS - Civil Engineer
BV has been chosen to provide public engineering services, including grading plans, water quality management plan, storm drain
plans, drainage studies, street improvement plans, traffic control plans, signing and striping plans, water utility plans, wastewater
utility plans, final tracts, easements, and dedications. BV is to provide plan checks within a two week turnaround time.
CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARTITA, CA
ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PLAN CHECKING SERVICES
CONTACT: Tri Nguyen, P.E., Interim City Engineer
A: 22112 El Paseo • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
P: 949.635.1813 / C: 310.508.1642 | E: tnguyen@cityofrsm.org
Team Members: Craig Baptista, M.B.A. - Vice President – West, Plan Check &
Inspection, Trang Huynh, P.E., C.B.O. - Regional Manager/ Project Manager, Armil
Allahyarian, M.S. - Operations Manager, Orland Obtera, E.I.T., L.S.I.T. - Assistant
Project Manager, Civil, Craig Hamner, P.E. - Civil Engineer, Benjamin De La Cruz,
P.E./QSD - Civil Engineer, William (Matthew) Addington, P.E., PLS, QSP/P - Civil
Engineer /Land Surveyor, Michael Foreman, PLS - Civil Engineer
In January 2021, BV was selected to provide On-Call Plan Checking
Services to the City of Rancho Santa Margarita. The City’s Capital Improvement Program includes various projects
which the City will likely use consultant plan checking services for design submittals, as well as the Public Works
portion of development and outside agency projects described herein. Plan Checking Services includes:
• Improvements: street, sewer, street lighting, structural (bridge, foundations, walls, etc.), striping, erosion control, drainage and
traffic related plans (signal, signing and striping, traffic control, etc.).
• Sub-division maps: including parcel and final tract maps, and other Subdivision Map Act documents.
Dates of Service: 2019 - Present
Dates of Service: 2023- Present
Dates of Service: 2021 - Present
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7. Subcontracting Services
BV will not be utilizing an subconsultants for this contract.
Our firm will provide 100% of the services.
8. Disclosures
Please understand in the course of our business meritless claims
arise from time to time. It is the Company’s policy not to comment
on any current claims or pending litigation. However, without
waiving its policy, the Company has no judgments, pending
litigation, liens, or claims that would adversely impact the financial
stability, insurability, or performance of professional services of the
Company. As one of the largest firms providing professional testing,
inspection and code compliance services, BV is the recognized
leader in its field worldwide.
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9. Acknowledgement of Insurance Requirements
9. Acknowledgment of Insurance Requirements (Attachment 2)
ATTACHMENT 2
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal
I, ________________________________________ (name) hereby acknowledge and confirm that
__________________________________ (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 _______________________________ of ____________________________________________
(Title)(Company)
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
Craig Baptista, M.B.A.
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
VP - West, Plan Check & Inspection Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
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10. Non-Collusion Affidavit
ATTACHMENT 3
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT FORM
Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal
I, _________________________________________________ (name) hereby declare as follows:
I am _______________________ of __________________________________________________
(Title)(Company)
the party making the foregoing proposal, that the proposal is not made in the interest of, or on behalf
of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation; that the
proposal is genuine and not collusive or sham; that the proposer has not directly or indirectly induced
or solicited any other proposer to put in a false or sham proposal, and has not directly or indirectly
colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any proposer or anyone else to put in a sham proposal,
or that anyone shall refrain from proposing; that the proposer has not in any manner, directly or
indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the proposal price of
the proposer or any other proposer, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the proposal price,
or of that of any other proposer, or to secure any advantage against the public body awarding the
agreement of anyone interested in the proposed agreement; that 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
correct.
Proposer Signature:__________________________________________________
Proposer Name:__________________________________________________
Proposer Title:__________________________________________________
Company Name:__________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________
Craig Baptista, M.B.A.
VP - West, Plan Check & Inspection Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
Craig Baptista, M.B.A.
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
Vice President - West, Plan Check & Inspection
220 Technology Drive, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618
10. Non-Collusion Affidavit (Attachment 3)
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ATTACHMENT
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
11. Acknowledgment of Addenda (Attachment 4)
As of 5/31/2024, no addendum was issued from the City’s website:
https://www.laquintaca.gov/Home/Components/RFP/RFP/424/831
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Craig Baptista
Vice President, West - Plan Check & Inspection / Contract Liaison
Prior to joining Bureau Veritas, Craig served as Director of Operations and is a
business professional experienced in leading multiple branch offices in various
states. Craig has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. He
is results-oriented and has exceptional experience building and managing
successful programs and relationships. He is a skilled communicator capable
of articulating complex ideas in a concise and persuasive manner. Craig has
proven experience as a facilitator of solutions for client problems and is a
strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into tactics. He is self-
motivated, passionate and resourceful. Craig has expertise identifying client
needs and is able to execute problems quickly by utilizing his professional
business management skills. He is equally effective working independently or
collaborating with others.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Craig has managed various projects and successfully reduced operating
expenses by 18% through implementation of a preventative maintenance
program and establishment of a baseline repair cost matrix. He provided
leadership, mentoring, direction and training for a 35 member Operations
team that included Branch Managers, Project Managers, and other staff. He
developed annual business plans, market strategies, operations and sales goals
which resulted in year over year growth. Craig has worked on various significant
projects, including, but not limited to:
• Apple Campus II in Cupertino, CA
• Cal Trans - Bay Bridge Project in Oakland, CA
• Tesla Gigafactory in Sparks, NV
• Souza Construction - Lemoore Naval Air Station Project in Fresno, CA
• Advance Range Solution - Fort Hunter Liggett in Jolon, CA
• Hensel Phelps - Mule Creek Prison in Ione, CA
Vice President, Facilities - West Region
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
2015 - Present
Serves as Vice President for the West Coast code compliance division. Manages
over 50 employees throughout California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, and
Utah. Oversees plan review and inspection activities to ensure BVNA has ample
resources to meet turnaround times and provide quick response to inspection
requests. Works directly with plan review team to gain efficiencies in turnaround
times. Effectively reduced the number of reviews by promoting direct contact
with designers and municipalities to remedy code deficiencies during the first
and second reviews, allowing our team to approve projects during the second
submittal phase.
EDUCATION
M.B.A.
B.S., Business
Management
REGISTRATIONS/
CERTIFICATIONS
Six Sigma Green Belt
Certified
OSHA 30
United States Navy:
Honorable Discharge
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
International Code
Council (ICC)
OSHA
TOTAL YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE
20+
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EDUCATION
Master of Business
Administration
B.S., Civil Engineering
Certificate of Completion
- Leadership for Senior
Executives
REGISTRATIONS/
CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Professional
Engineer:
CA, #C36627
CABO Certified: Building Official
California Certified Green
Building Professional
California Licensed Real
Estate Professional
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
International Code Council (ICC)
American Society of Civil
Engineers (ASME)
California Building
Officials (CALBO)
Former Vice-Chair and
member of the City of Highland
Planning Commission
Past President of the Board
of Directors of the Central
Business Center in Upland
Past President of the
Foothill Chapter of ICC
TOTAL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
41+
Trang Q. Huynh, P.E., C.B.O.
Regional Manager
Trang is a licensed professional engineer and CABO certified building official
with over 41 years of experience working in public and private services as
executive director and plan review engineer. He has implemented excellent
public service programs and gained exceptional understanding of the
building and safety division, community and economic development,
public relations, redevelopment, financial and budget management,
employee and organizational developments, and state and local officials.
As a professor for Cambridge College in Southern California he has
taught graduate and undergraduate classes in business, finance, and
management. Trang has outstanding public relations, management, and
problem solving skills with a proven record of strong and positive working
relationships with local and state elected officials, inter-governmental
agencies, business organizations, development community, labor groups,
community groups, and residents. He was awarded the “Civil Engineer
of the Year” award by the ASCE Chapter of San Bernardino and Riverside
in 2011. He was also a recipient of the “Good Government Award” from
the BIA Inland Empire Chapter in 2015. Finally, Trang has an excellent
understanding of cultural diversity and knows how municipality services
can be provided efficiently with an objective from “Good to Great”.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Regional Manager, Southern California
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
2017 - Present
Directs the BV Building & Safety and Civil Engineering operations for the
Southern California region, serving as the supervising building official
and plan check engineer for multiple Southern California municipalities.
Responsibilities include building official duties, special project
management, contracts of permits, plan check, and inspection services
for 24 jurisdictions.
Building and Safety Services Director
City of Rancho Cucamonga
2002 - 2017
As one of the executive team members of the City to directed and
coordinated the work of the Community Development team. Managed all
activities and operations of building and fire plan checks, permits, building
and fire inspections, grading, community improvement, code enforcement,
citizen volunteers for an affluent community of 175,000 people.
Additional Experience
• Adjunct Professor -Cambridge College, Southern California (2011 -
Present)
• Chief Building Official- -City of San Clemente (1988 - 2002)
• Chief Building Official - City of Manhattan Beach (1986 - 1988)
• Guest Speaker and Lecturer - Orange Empire Training Academy (1990-
2002)
• Senior Structural Engineer - City and City of La Quinta (1980 - 1986)
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Armil Allahyarian, M.S.
Operations Manager / Project Manager
Armil has more than eight years of experience as a plan check engineer,
ranging from new residential homes, including additions and remodels,
and commercial buildings, including tenant improvements and alterations.
He is proficient in examining and checking building plans for compliance
with applicable California Building Codes and other ancillary codes such
as the California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, California
Electric Code and State disabled access related codes. Armil possesses the
knowledge, skills and ability to read and interpret building plans, blueprints
and specifications, interpret and apply related codes, ordinances and
laws, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with
architects, engineers,contractors, builders and owners, the public and
other employees.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Business Unit Manager / Senior Plans Examiner
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
2017 - Present
Performs plan review of fire, life, and safety components, as well as
mechanical, electrical and plumbing review of residential and commercial
projects with a high proficiency in local, state and federal codes.
Instrumental in launching the City of Santa Rosa Fire Resilient Center to
facilitate the rebuild process of over 3000 homes lost in the 2017 Tubbs-
Adobe fire. In charge of quality assurance with regard to general plan
review, public relations, and structural reviews, as well as managing day-to-
day tasks in the office including: workflow organization, plan distribution,
and over the counter plan review.
Plan Reviewer
City of Los Angeles, CA
2016
Fabrication projects at C. Erwin Piper Technical Center for both L.A. Police
Department and L.A. Fire Department. Reviewed and applied safety codes
and regulations for the proper construction of a Screen Room used to test
police radio frequencies as part of an internship program.
EDUCATION
B.S., Civil Engineering
M.S., Civil Engineering
REGISTRATIONS/
CERTIFICATIONS
CA Engineer-in-Training
ICC Certified: Building
Plans Examiner
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil
Engineers (ASCE)
Structural Engineers
Association of Southern
California (SEAOSC)
International Code Council (ICC)
TOTAL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
8+
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Orland Obtera, EIT, LSIT
Assistant Project Manager, Civil
Orland is an accomplished project manager/scheduler with more than 26
years of success across the management of civil engineering, architectural,
logistics, transportation, educational and aviation industries, within various
public agencies. He has extensive experience in leading projects as part of the
program management team. He is thoughtful and creative in his approach to
solving clients’ challenges and works to break free from stagnation and reignite
growth, leading to successful implementation. He believes in finding solutions
to project challenges, providing added value to the project team. His approach
is to work as an extension of the clients’ staff. He wants people and projects
to succeed, understanding their success is his success. He is currently serving
as civil project manager with the design build team for the Los Angeles Metro
Center Street Project.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
Orange County Public Works (OCPW)
Plan Check/Map Check Review Services
BV supports county staff to review private developers plans submitted to
city engineering permit applications for major and minor subdivision map
development projects to comply with Orange County Public Works standards
requirements.
City of Murrietta, CA
Development Plan Check Review
BV is currently providing Development plan check review services for the City’s
Precise Grading Plan. This includes the review of the onsite precise grading plan
and underground utilities as part of the for the subdivision development.
City of Chula Vista, CA
Development Plan Check Review
BV supports city staff to review private developers plans submitted to city
engineering permit applications for public improvement plans to comply
with the City of Chula Vista standards requirements. The firm currently
plan checked about 10 public improvement plans for private subdivision
development projects with City.
City of Santa Rosa
Development Plan Check Review
BV supports city staff to review private developers plans submitted to
city engineering permit applications for Major and Minor Subdivision Map
Development projects. This involves plan check review of final map, grading
plans, public improvement plans, composite underground utility for storm
drains, sewer, water plans, storm water control plans, hydrology & hydraulics
report, signing and striping plans, on-site retaining wall plan.
EDUCATION
B.S., Civil Engineering
LICENSES/
CERTIFICATIONS
CA Engineer-in-Training,
113805
CA Land Surveyor-in-
Training, 6100
OSHA 30 Hour Certificate
TOTAL YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE
26+
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William (Matthew) Addington, P.E., P.L.S., Q.S.D., Q.S.P.
Civil Engineer and Land Surveyor
Matthew has more than 19 years of experience as a civil engineer. With
more than a decade of experience with the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
Matthew has also gained project management experience with several
private sector firms throughout his career. He is a certified Civil Engineer
and Land Surveyor with strong knowledge and experience working in
California.
He is active in his professional continuing education and has taken
courses including, but not limited to, Project Managers Boot Camp
(PSMJ), Marketing Boot Camp (PSMJ), Future Leaders Seminar by CELSOC,
Certificate in Project Management (University of California, Riverside
Extension), and Building Plans Examiner (ICC). His civic activities include:
▪Commissioner, Community Services Commission, City of Calimesa
▪Secretary
▪Past Vice-Chair, Planning Commission, City of Grand Terrace
▪Past President, American Society of Civil Engineers, Riverside-San
Bernardino Branch
▪Past Banker/Treasurer, Plunge Creek Cowboys
▪Past Board Member, Saint Francis de Sales School, Riverside
▪Past Vice President, Grand Terrace Lions Club
▪Past President, Grand Terrace Area Chamber of Commerce
▪Past President, Grand Terrace Toastmasters
▪Past Director, The Leadership Connections, Upland
▪Past State Director, Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors of
California
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
Civil Plan Review Engineer
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
2018 - Present
Performs all civil, grading, WQMP, NPDES, stormwater management plan
reviews, mapping reviews, street improvement plan checks for code
compliance.
Associate Engineer, Grading Acting City Land Surveyor
City of Rancho Cucamonga
2007 - 2017
Worked with the Building and Safety & Engineering Services Departments
EDUCATION
B.S. Civil Engineer
LICENSES/
CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Professional
Engineer:
CA, #C43770
California Professional
Land
Surveyor
California WQCB QSD/QSP
California WQCB QSD/QSP
ICC Certified:
Building Official
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
Past President and State
Director of the CELSOC
Riverside-San Bernardino
Chapter
Past President of the
Riverside/San Bernardino
Branch of American
Society of Civil Engineers
Past Vice-Chairman and
Planning Commissioner of
the City of Grand Terrace
Planning Commission
International Code Council
(ICC)
TOTAL YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE
19+
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Michael Foreman, P.L.S.
Plan Review and Senior Surveyor
Michael is responsible for all field surveys, mapping, map checking, and right-of-way engineering
projects. He has been involved with a variety of survey projects including control surveys using
GPS and conventional methods, boundary resurrection and establishment, construction,
topographic, geological monitoring, and A.L.T.A. surveys. He has served as Acting City Surveyor
for several Cities, including Baldwin Park, Poway, Rancho Santa Margarita, Yorba Linda, Lake
Elsinore and Murrieta.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
Plan Review and Senior Surveyor
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
1990 - Present
Provides plan review and surveying services for jurisdictions throughout California. Assignments
include:
Cities of Murrieta and Lake Elsinore, CA
Provided map planning and Acting City Surveyor. Responsibilities included reviewing parcel
maps, tract maps, lot line adjustments, parcel mergers, vacations, certificates of compliance,
certificates of correction, easement dedications for compliance with conditions of approval,
tentative map and Subdivision Map Act. Reviews included the review of title reports, boundary
conditions and closure calculations. For the City of Murrieta, prepared documents. As Acting City
Surveyor, signed maps prior to being presented to City Council.
Runway Rehabilitation, Department of the Navy, CA
As a part of the design team for an on-going contract with the Department of the Navy, our survey
crews established horizontal and vertical control networks for aerial photogrammetric mapping,
supplemental design surveying, and boundary line determination at several Naval Air Stations
throughout the States of California and Nevada. The projects not only required aerial mapping for
basesheet purposes, but also detail cross section surveys along the entire length of the runways/
taxiways for final engineering design. The surveys were conducted and were closely coordinated
with Air Station Operations, observing the necessary safety precautions and communication
requirements with the control tower.
The following are a listing of those Air Stations which required our services:
• Miramar Naval Air Station, San Diego, CA
• North Island Naval Air Station, San Diego, CA
• Point Mugu Naval Air Station, Ventura, CA
• Marine Corps Air Station, Camp Pendleton, CA
• El Centro Naval Air Station, El Centro, CA
EDUCATION
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Professional Land
Surveyor:
Arizona P.L.S. 32225
California P.L.S. 5778
Nevada P.L.S. 11430
Registered Nevada State Water
Right Surveyor No. 1041
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
California Land Surveyor’s
Association
Board of Registration for
Professional Engineers
and Land Surveyors -
Expert Examiner for the
Annual Land Surveyors
Professional Licensing
Examination
TOTAL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
37+
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EDUCATION
B.S., Civil Engineering
LICENSES/ CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Civil Engineer in
California –#C 48924
Professional Civil Engineer in
Idaho # P-21919
Professional Civil Engineer in
Arizona – #27544
QSP/QSD certification in CA.–
CASQUA - #00284
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Society Of Civil
Engineers
TOTAL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
31+
Carol Dugas, P.E.
Civil Plan Review Engineer
Carol has over 31 years of project management in Planning and Economic
Development and Public Works Departments as well as in Private consulting;
including planning, plan check services, designing and project permitting; directing
the construction plan development and approval process for multiple residential,
industrial and commercial projects, including roads, grading, hydrology and or utility
extensions or services.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
Plan Review Engineer
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
2023 - Present
Provides plan review services for projects such as residential, commercial, industrial,
infrastructure, development, grading, etc.
Supervising Civil Engineer
City of Santa Rosa
2020 - 2023
Supervision of 2 staff engineers in the Engineering Services Department for Project
Land development in the entitlement section. Provided support in the selection
during the Hiring process, wrote Yearly Performance reviews, lead in distribution
of daily work load to staff, reviewed staff developed engineering documents and
other management activities of staff. Involved and supervised the updating of City
Development and construction standards.
Associate Civil Engineer
City of Santa Rosa
2015 - 2020
Reviewed new development plans and writing Issues letters and/or Conditions of
Approval for Engineering Development Services (EDS). Conditions include utilities,
entitlements for easements and Right of Way; Coordination for Transit, Recreation and
Parks, and Traffic/Transportation conditions; attended DART and ART meetings with
the applicants and other city departments to review pending development proposals;
coordination with Fire Department; Building Department; Transportation and Utilities.
Associate Civil Engineer / Assistant Civil Engineer
City of Alameda, CA
2012 - 2015
Served in Capital Project Management including RFP’s, RFI’s, field inspections,
approving consultants request for Payments, managing consultants in design and
specifications, plan review, specifications review, worked with City inspectors,
contractors and property owners. Lead engineer for sewer relocation project for 30
homes.
Senior Civil Engineer
Waterfront Engineering Consulting Civil Engineers
2002 - 2012
Designed and prepared engineering designs, plans, drawings, specifications, and
cost estimates. Check design calculations of designers and other engineers within
the team. Lead design reviews, risk assessments from technical standpoint. Prepared
preliminary design studies. Preparation of technical plans and specifications in liaison
with client and project team.
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Michael Foreman, P.L.S.
Plan Review and Senior Surveyor
Michael is responsible for all field surveys, mapping, map checking, and right-of-way engineering
projects. He has been involved with a variety of survey projects including control surveys using
GPS and conventional methods, boundary resurrection and establishment, construction,
topographic, geological monitoring, and A.L.T.A. surveys. He has served as Acting City Surveyor
for several Cities, including Baldwin Park, Poway, Rancho Santa Margarita, Yorba Linda, Lake
Elsinore and Murrieta.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
Plan Review and Senior Surveyor
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
1990 - Present
Provides plan review and surveying services for jurisdictions throughout California. Assignments
include:
Cities of Murrieta and Lake Elsinore, CA
Provided map planning and Acting City Surveyor. Responsibilities included reviewing parcel
maps, tract maps, lot line adjustments, parcel mergers, vacations, certificates of compliance,
certificates of correction, easement dedications for compliance with conditions of approval,
tentative map and Subdivision Map Act. Reviews included the review of title reports, boundary
conditions and closure calculations. For the City of Murrieta, prepared documents. As Acting City
Surveyor, signed maps prior to being presented to City Council.
Runway Rehabilitation, Department of the Navy, CA
As a part of the design team for an on-going contract with the Department of the Navy, our survey
crews established horizontal and vertical control networks for aerial photogrammetric mapping,
supplemental design surveying, and boundary line determination at several Naval Air Stations
throughout the States of California and Nevada. The projects not only required aerial mapping for
basesheet purposes, but also detail cross section surveys along the entire length of the runways/
taxiways for final engineering design. The surveys were conducted and were closely coordinated
with Air Station Operations, observing the necessary safety precautions and communication
requirements with the control tower.
The following are a listing of those Air Stations which required our services:
• Miramar Naval Air Station, San Diego, CA
• North Island Naval Air Station, San Diego, CA
• Point Mugu Naval Air Station, Ventura, CA
• Marine Corps Air Station, Camp Pendleton, CA
• El Centro Naval Air Station, El Centro, CA
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Professional Land
Surveyor:
Arizona P.L.S. 32225
California P.L.S. 5778
Nevada P.L.S. 11430
Registered Nevada State Water
Right Surveyor No. 1041
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
California Land Surveyor’s
Association
Board of Registration for
Professional Engineers
and Land Surveyors -
Expert Examiner for the
Annual Land Surveyors
Professional Licensing
Examination
TOTAL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
37+
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Craig Hamner, P.E.
Civil Plan Review Engineer
Craig has over 30 years of experience as a civil engineer working for jurisdictions as well as
private consultants. He has extensive knowledge and experience providing civil engineering
services for projects of all sizes and complexities. His confidence and knowledge enables him
to work well with customers and clients to ensure safety and compliance with all applicable
codes.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
Plan Review Engineer
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
2013 - Present
Registered as a Civil Engineer in the state of California. Performs complex professional civil
engineering work during the plan review process through Northern California. Provides
assistance to jurisdictional staff and general public on requirements for applying for
construction or alteration permits and the related fees. Works with architects, engineers,
designers, builders, property owners, and stakeholders to obtain compliance, making
recommendations for resolution.
Vice President
Roseville Design Group
2010 - 2013
Performed duties as a licensed civil engineer for the company to include but not limited
to design of small bridge structures, roofing structures, hydrology, hydraulics, site design
and plan reviews for the City of Roseville. Prepared and filed parcel/subdivision maps and
Records of Survey along with Lot Mergers.
Senior Civil Engineer
Private Sector
2004 - 2008
Performed engineering design focused on water supply and storm water hydrology and
public infrastructure. Provided staff augmentation services for local jurisdictions.
Associate Civil Engineer/City Surveyor
City of Folsom
1990 - 2004
Involved in the discretionary portion for numerous development projects. During the design
phase, reviewed and approved plans for residential and commercial projects. Reviewed
and approved final maps, parcel maps and other survey documents. Prepared subdivision
agreements and staff reports to the City Council. Had extensive experience in the permitting
process associated with federal state and municipal projects. Acted as project manager on
numerous capital improvement projects.
EDUCATION
B.S. Civil Engineer
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Professional Engineer:
CA, #28745
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Public Works
Association (APWA)
The United States Army Engineer
Regiment
TOTAL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
30+
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Benjamin De La Cruz, P.E., QSD
Civil Engineer/ Plans Examiner
Benjamin has over 28 years of experience in civil engineering design and project management.
His project management experience includes overseeing building construction, quality control,
inspection, and overall project cost estimates. Civil engineering design experience includes
grading plans for sewers, water and storm drains, erosion control plans, site dimension control
(horizontal and vertical control measurements) and standard urban stormwater mitigation plan
and low impact development.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Orange County Public Works (OCPW)
Plan Check/Map Check Review Services
BV supports county staff to review private developers plans submitted to city engineering permit
applications for major and minor subdivision map development projects to comply with Orange
County Public Works standards requirements.
City of Murrietta, CA
Development Plan Check Review
BV is currently providing Development plan check review services for the City’s
Precise Grading Plan. This includes the review of the onsite precise grading plan and
underground utilities as part of the for the subdivision development.
City of Chula Vista, CA
Development Plan Check Review
BV supports city staff to review private developers plans submitted to city engineering
permit applications for public improvement plans to comply with the City of Chula Vista
standards requirements. The firm currently plan checked about 10 public improvement
plans for private subdivision development projects with City.
City of Santa Rosa
Development Plan Check Review
BV supports city staff to review private developers plans submitted to city engineering
permit applications for Major and Minor Subdivision Map Development projects. This
involves plan check review of final map, grading plans, public improvement plans,
composite underground utility for storm drains, sewer, water plans, storm water
control plans, hydrology & hydraulics report, signing and striping plans, on-site
retaining wall plan.
City of Santa Clara
Planning and Building Department Project Storm Water, Solid Waste and Landscape
Plan Check Review
BV supports city staff to review private developers plans submitted to city planning and
building permit applications for Storm Water Compliance, Solid Waste and Landscape
city standards requirements. Plan review services involves grading plans, public
street improvements, composite underground utility for storm drain, sewer,
water plans, hydrology and hydraulics report, erosion control, City storm water
BMP compliance and engineer’s cost estimate.
EDUCATION
B.S., Civil Engineering
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Professional Engineer:
CA, #58892
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
CA Board of Professional
Engineers
TOTAL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
28+
BUREAU VERITAS 220 Technology Drive, Suite 100 | Irvine, CA 92618
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Brian Reed, P.E.
Senior Civil Engineer
Brian has 26+ years of experience of providing civil and construction engineering services.
He performs complex professional civil engineering work during the design, construction,
inspection, and coordination of a variety of public works projects. He processes, reviews,
and assists in the approval of plans associated with residential, commercial, industrial
development, subdivision, and other projects for conformance. Brian provides assistance to
jurisdictional staff and general public on requirements for applying for permits and the related
fees. Works with architects, engineers, designers, builders, property owners, and stakeholders to
obtain compliance, making recommendations for resolution. Awards include APWA Engineering
Manager of the Year: 2023 and APQA Project of the Year Awards for various projects.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
Engineering Manager
City of Folsom
2022 - Current
Manage drainage, traffic, road maintenance senior civil engineers, assistant engineer, and water
quality inspectors. Manage Capital Improvement Program, 1-year and 5-year CIP’s. Train project
administration, office administration, and federal project management. Coordinate public
works agreements with the Sacramento County and other adjacent agencies. Assist other
departments with project procurement including RFPs, bidding, management, fire department,
and community development department.
Senior Civil Engineer
City of Folsom
2016 - 2021
Managed the funding, design and construction of Federally and Locally Funded Capital
Improvement Projects. Projects include Green Valley Road Improvement Project, Southeast
Connector Segment D3(A), Scott Road Realignment and various roadway/drainage and traffic
signal projects. Assist other City Departments as Project Engineer/Manager for Fire Station’s 34
Design, 36 Roof Replacement, 38 Rehabilitation, 39 Construction, Police Station Rehabilitation
and Police Station Kitchen Rehabilitation.
Associate Civil Engineer - Public Works Department
City of Folsom
2010 - 2016
Completed Streetscape after dissolution of Redevelopment Agency in 2012. Bid and completed
Federally funded projects, Folsom Boulevard Resurfacing, Rainbow Bridge Maintenance Project,
and Orangevale Ave. Bridge Rehabilitation Project.
Associate Civil Engineer - Redevelopment Agency
City of Folsom
2007 - 2010
Managed design, bidding, and construction of Historic Folsom Streetscape. Managed design
and bidding of Historic Folsom Plaza. Managed design, bidding and construction of Folsom
Wayfinding Sign Project
EDUCATION
B.S., Civil Engineering
LAPM Federal Aid Series, 2008
Caltrans Resident Engineers
Academy 2012
Federal Procedural Requirements
for Environmental Analysis for
Transportation Projects (NEPA)
2013
Procedures for Right-of-Way
Acquisition 2013
Federal Aid Project Development:
Design to Construction 2013
Federal Rules for Contract
Administration and Project
Completion 2013
LICENSES/CERTIFICATION
CA Registered Civil Engineer,
C67988
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
CA Board for Professional
Engineers
TOTAL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
26+
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