NV5, Inc.PROPOSAL
Submitted by NV5, Inc.
42829 Cook Street, Suite 104, Palm Desert, CA 92211
City of La Quinta
Washington Street and Avenue 50 Sidewalk Improvements —
City Project No. 2023-03 and 2024-01
February 11, 2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Cover Letter 03
Firm’s Background, Qualifications & Experience 03
2. References of California Agencies & Relevant Projects 05
3. Staffing & Project Organization 08
4. Statement Declining Use of Subcontracting Services 08
5. Project Understanding & Approach 09
Potential Project Issues & Solutions 10
6. Scope of Services 12
7. Project Schedule 15
Cost Proposal Submitted separately
APPENDIX
Resumes of Key Project Personnel A1
8. Disclosures A13
9. Acknowledgement of Insurance Requirements A14
Requested Changes to City’s Agreement for Contract Services A15
10. Non-Collusion Affadavit A16
11. Acknowledgement of Addenda A17
Table of Contents
NV5 has been awarded numerous transportation improvement projects to include road
rehabilitation/reconstruction, bridge rehabilitation, ADA ramps, signing and striping, and
traffic signal improvements through the County’s existing on-call consultant contract for
professional design and environmental services. ... The County’s Public Works Transportation
Design Division is confident in NV5’s ability to deliver transportation improvement projects on
time and within budget and recommends NV5 to be considered for providing
professional engineering services.
— Thomas A. Bustamonte, PE, Supervising Engineer,
San Bernardino County Department of Public Works
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1: COVER LETTER
PN: 2820225-0003819.00
February 11, 2025
City of La Quinta
Attn: Carley Escarrega
78495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
SUBJECT: Proposal for Washington Street and Avenue 50 Sidewalk Improvements
Dear Ms. Escarrega and Members of the Selection Committee,
NV5, Inc. is excited to have the opportunity to provide Design Services,
including PS&E, to the City of La Quinta (City) for the Washington Street
Sidewalk Improvements and Avenue 50 Sidewalk Improvements Project,
City Project No. 2023-03 and 2024-01. As a firm with deep roots in
the Coachella Valley, we have a solid understanding of the unique
challenges and opportunities that the City faces. For over 45 years, we
have been a trusted partner to Coachella Valley agencies, providing a
range of engineering services that have contributed to the community’s
infrastructure development and safety. NV5 is the ideal choice for this
project and offers the City the following:
Local Expertise and Proven Track Record: With our local Palm Desert
office as well as team members who have worked for and are long-term
residents of the City, NV5 has a strong understanding of your community
and environment. Our current relationship with you gives us working
knowledge of your staff and processes and the familiarity to continue
providing timely, outstanding services. NV5 is currently performing On-Call
Engineering Plan Check Services and On-Call Survey Services for the City.
Dedicated, Multi-Disciplinary Team: NV5 brings together a diverse
group of professionals, including civil engineers, project managers, and
community engagement experts. This collaborative approach ensures that
every aspect of the project, from planning to execution, is handled with
precision and care. Our team, led by our Project Manager, Tamara O’Neal,
PE, and Principal-in-Charge, Tim Jonasson, PE, is committed to delivering
the highest quality of service to ensure the success of this initiative. Mr.
Jonasson has extensive experience with the City and its homeowner’s
associations, and Ms. O’Neal brings more than 29 years of experience
in municipal engineering services, including capital improvement
management. Our team also includes David Niknafs, PE, a project manager
with more than 30 years of experience leading transportation design
projects across Southern California.
Comprehensive Pedestrian and Transportation Experience: The
Washington Street and Avenue 50 sidewalk improvements represent a
vital step in enhancing pedestrian access and promoting active lifestyles in
the City. As noted above, our team has significant experience in designing
pedestrian and transportation improvements. We have successfully
completed similar projects that improve pedestrian safety, increase
accessibility, and promote non-vehicular transportation, aligning perfectly
with the goals of your project. NV5 has recently provided design services for
the Hacienda Avenue Spa Zone Street Improvements project in Desert Hot
Springs, including work on sidewalks, crosswalks and ADA ramps; design
42829 Cook Street, Suite 104 | Palm Desert, CA 92211 | www.nv5.com | Office: 858.385.0500
FIRM BACKGROUND,
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Legal Name: NV5, Inc.
Address of Main Office &
Office Servicing this Project:
42829 Cook Street, Suite 104
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Telephone: 858.385.0500
Email: jeff.cooper@nv5.com
Website: www.nv5.com
a. Years in Business: 75
b. Taxpayer ID No.: 94-2706173
c. Years Providing Services:
• NV5 has been providing
engineering and consulting
services, including design
services, for more than 70
years. Our main service lines
include Testing, Inspection and
Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility
Services; Environmental Health
Sciences; Buildings and Program
Management; and Geospatial
Technology.
d. Firm’s Principal Owners: NV5, Inc.
(CA) is 100% owned by NV5 Global,
Inc. NV5 Inc.’s Directors include:
• Dickerson Wright, CEO
• Richard Tong, Co-Secretary and
Executive Vice President
• Alexander A. Hockman, President
Incorporation: NV5, Inc. was
incorporated in California in 1957.
e. Parent Company: NV5, Inc. (CA) is
100% owned by NV5 Global, Inc.
Employees: NV5, Inc. has more than
4,000 employees companywide
located in more than 100 offices
across the U.S.
1: COVER LETTER
Jeffrey M. Cooper, PE
EVP, Chief Operating Officer
for the Project Phoenix redevelopment project in Twentynine Palms, including parking lots, street improvements and
landscaping; and design for more than 50 new or replacement ADA ramps in Chino and Montclair.
We recognize the importance of creating safe, accessible, and sustainable transportation options for all residents. Our
approach will prioritize community engagement, innovative design, and efficient project management to ensure that the
Washington Street and Avenue 50 sidewalk project meets the City’s goals and timelines. With our local presence, we are
ready to respond swiftly and efficiently to any project needs.
Deep Bench of Support: NV5 brings a full-service approach to this project, leveraging our expertise in civil engineering,
project management, and community engagement. Our team of local professionals, supported by our national network of
experts, will work closely with the City to deliver a project that enhances mobility and contributes to the well-being of the
City’s residents.
Attachment/Addendum Acknowledgement: We have reviewed and acknowledge the following items in the City’s RFP:
Attachment 1, the Agreement for Contract Services; Attachment 2, the Insurance Requirements Acknowledgement;
Attachment 3, the Non-Collusion Affidavit; and Attachment 4, the Addenda Acknowledgement. All required statements and
forms indicated in the RFP are included in the Appendix of this proposal.
Requested Changes to Contract: Upon selection, NV5 would like the opportunity to discuss some requested changes to
the City’s Agreement for Contract Services included in the RFP. The changes are outlined in the Appendix of this proposal,
on page A15.
Proposal Authorization and Validity: This proposal has been signed by Jeffrey M. Cooper, PE, a company officer
authorized to bind the firm. This proposal and pricing will remain valid for a period of at least 90 days from the date of this
submittal. All individuals who will perform work for the City are free of any conflict of interest. All information submitted
with this proposal is true and correct.
We look forward to the opportunity to continue our partnership with the City of La Quinta and to contribute to the success
of the Washington Street and Avenue 50 sidewalk project. Please feel free to contact me directly at tim.jonasson@nv5.
com or 760.250.6722 with any questions or for additional information. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
NV5, Inc.
Timothy R. Jonasson, PE
Principal-in-Charge
Tamara O’Neal, PE
Project Manager
42829 Cook Street, Suite 104 | Palm Desert, CA 92211 | www.nv5.com | Office: 858.385.0500
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Phelan Road in the Phelan Area
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO | PHELAN, CA
Our team is providing engineering design services, including the preparation of preliminary and final plans, specifications
and estimates, for the design of Phelan Road, Phelan area. The project includes pavement rehabilitation and
reconstruction on Phelan Road, from State Route 138 east to Los Banos Avenue, new or replacement of existing
Reche Canyon Road and Other Roads
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO | COLTON, CA
NV5’s team provided engineering design services, including the
preparation of preliminary and final plans, specifications and cost
estimates for the project, which involves pavement rehabilitation
to Reche Canyon Road and other roads (approximately 7.13 miles)
and for the design of new or replacement of existing ADA ramps
at 10 locations in the Colton area. NV5’s services also included
preparation of legal descriptions and plats; utility coordination;
preparation of traffic signing and striping plans and a pedestrian
traffic plan; and environmental services support.
CLIENT REFERENCE: THOMAS A. BUSTAMONTE, SUPERVISING ENGINEER,
825 EAST THIRD STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415, 909.387.7922,
THOMAS.BUSTAMONTE@DPW.SBCOUNTY.GOV
DATES: 2022-2023
KEY PERSONNEL: DAVID NIKNAFS, STEVE NOVAK, ART BISCOCHO,
MATTHEW RONQUILLO, J BRALEY
Hacienda Avenue Spa Zone Street Improvements
CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS | DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA
Our team is providing engineering design services for the City’s Hacienda
Avenue Spa Zone Street Improvements project. The purpose of the project
is to provide pedestrian and bicycle safety infrastructure improvements.
There are currently no bike lanes along this 1.9-mile segment of Hacienda
Avenue. The project proposes to construct 10,341 feet of sidewalks, 9,450
square feet of safety medians, 42 ADA ramps, 8,528 feet of buffered
bike lanes, 8,872 feet of standard Class II bike lanes, 99 streetlights, 17
crosswalks, and one intersection safety improvement. The scope of work
includes utility coordination; topographic and right-of-way surveys and
preparation of base maps, preparation of preliminary and final plans,
specifications and estimates; environmental documentation; and bid and construction support.
CLIENT REFERENCE: DANIEL LOPEZ, PROJECT ENGINEER, 11999 PALM DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240, 760.329.6411,
DLOPEZ@CITYOFDHS.ORG
DATES: 2023-CURRENT
KEY PERSONNEL: DAVID NIKNAFS, ART BISCOCHO, MATTHEW RONQUILLO, SEAN ROY, CARL HENDERSON, JAY FAHRION, DOUGLAS
BOYLE, JAMES MILLER
2: REFERENCES & RELEVANT PROJECTS
Relevant Projects
NV5 has successfully provided design services, including PS&E, for projects involving sidewalk improvements, ADA ramp
upgrades, pedestrian infrastructure, structures such as retaining walls, and landscaping for multiple municipalities in the
Coachella Valley and beyond. Listed below are some projects for which our team has provided services relevant to those
requested by the City.
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2: REFERENCES & RELEVANT PROJECTS
Menifee Road and Fire Station No. 76
Entrance Traffic Signal
CITY OF MENIFEE | MENIFEE, CA
NV5 is providing engineering design (PS&E) services for the City’s
Menifee Road and Fire Station No. 76 Entrance Traffic Signal project.
The project includes installing a new traffic signal at the intersection
of Menifee Road and Fire Station No.76 to provide safety to the fire
responders. Our scope of services includes preparation of civil design
plans for ADA curb ramps, curb and gutter, sidewalk, spandrels, and
signing and striping plans, in addition to traffic signal design plans,
including traffic signal poles, signal heads, detection, conduits,
preemption devices, battery backup systems, signal interconnect through
conduits to adjacent traffic signals, controller assembly, traffic signal
hard-wired interconnection to City TMC, and service point locations.
CLIENT REFERENCE: CARLOS E. GERONIMO, PE, ENGINEERING MANAGER (CIP), 29844 HAUN ROAD, MENIFEE, CA 92586,
951.672.6777, CGERONIMO@CITYOFMENIFEE.US
DATES: 2023-CURRENT
KEY PERSONNEL: JAMES MILLER, DAVID NIKNAFS, ART BISCOCHO, MATTHEW RONQUILLO, DARAB BOUZARJOMEHRI
Chino/Montclair Area ADA Ramps
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO | CHINO & MONTCLAIR, CA
NV5’s team provided engineering design and surveying services,
including the preparation of final plans, specifications and cost
estimates, for the design of new or replacement of ADA ramps at
56 locations throughout the City of Chino and City of Montclair areas.
NV5’s services also included preparation of a right-of-way base map,
legal descriptions and plats; topographic survey; construction survey
and monument preservation; utility coordination; preparation of
traffic signing and striping plans and a pedestrian traffic plan; and
environmental services support. Our team also provided advertising,
bidding and construction support and potholing services.
CLIENT REFERENCE: THOMAS A. BUSTAMONTE, SUPERVISING ENGINEER,
825 EAST THIRD STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415, 909.387.7922,
THOMAS.BUSTAMONTE@DPW.SBCOUNTY.GOV
DATES: 2021-2022
KEY PERSONNEL: DAVID NIKNAFS, ART BISCOCHO, STEVE NOVAK, PETER
SALGADO, AKRAM HINDIYEH
ADA ramps at 19 locations, and traffic signal installation at Clovis Road in the Phelan area. Services include utility
coordination; preparation of legal descriptions and plats; preparation of traffic signing and striping plans and a pedestrian
traffic plan; traffic signal modification plans for any ramp locations necessary to provide ADA compliance; environmental
services support, including preparation of plans, reports and/or applications for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan;
and advertising, bidding and construction support.
CLIENT REFERENCE: THOMAS A. BUSTAMONTE, SUPERVISING ENGINEER, 825 EAST THIRD STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415,
909.387.7922, THOMAS.BUSTAMONTE @DPW.SBCOUNTY.GOV
DATES: 2022-CURRENT
KEY PERSONNEL: DAVID NIKNAFS, STEVE NOVAK, ART BISCOCHO, RAFAEL GUTIERREZ, LUIS RODRIGUEZ, ABDAUL AL-ABTAH, JAMES
MILLER, AARON KARNOWSKI, J BRALEY, MATTHEW RONQUILLO
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2: REFERENCES & RELEVANT PROJECTS
Project Phoenix
CITY OF TWENTYNINE PALMS | TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA
NV5 provided civil design and survey for the downtown redevelopment
project in Twentynine Palms called Project Phoenix. The project included
approximately 10 acres south of Highway 62 in the downtown area.
The development plan included a multipurpose community center, a
housing facility, public parking lots, roadways, street improvements,
sewer and water improvements, utility undergrounding, landscaping,
and lighting improvements. Our scope of work included providing aerial
topography, geotechnical investigation, utility coordination, street
design, preliminary signal design, grading and paving design as well as
project management and coordination. NV5 coordinated with Southern
California Edison, Caltrans, and Southern California Gas Company, as
well as the City and their consultants.
CLIENT REFERENCE: FRANK LUCKINO, FORMER CITY MANAGER, NOW AT CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS, 11999 PALM DRIVE, DESERT
HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240, 760.329.6411, EXT. 115, CITY-MANAGER@CITYOFDHS.ORG
DATES: 2018-2022
KEY PERSONNEL: VICKIE BRIDENSTINE, JULIAN PALACIOS, JAY FAHRION, CARL HENDERSON, STEVEN GRANADOS
Cherry Avenue and Other Roads, Fontana Area
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO | FONTANA, CA
NV5 is providing engineering design services, including preparation of final plans, specifications and cost estimates for the
project, which involves pavement rehabilitation to Cherry Avenue and other roads (approximately 14.72 miles) and for the
replacement of existing ADA ramps at 42 locations in the Fontana area. NV5 will review the existing topographic to ensure
new ramps drain properly and identify and address localized drainage issues within the project footprint. NV5’s services
also include preparation of legal descriptions and plats; utility coordination; preparation of traffic signing and striping
plans and a pedestrian traffic plan; and environmental services support.
CLIENT REFERENCE: ELLIE HARGROVE, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, 825 EAST THIRD STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415,
909.387.8065, EHARGROVE@DPW.SBCOUNTY.GOV
DATES: 2024-CURRENT
KEY PERSONNEL: DAVID NIKNAFS, ART BISCOCHO, MATTHEW RONQUILLO, RAFAEL GUTIERREZ, STEPHEN NOVAK
Grapefruit Boulevard Urban Greening and Connectivity
CITY OF COACHELLA | COACHELLA, CA
NV5 provided civil engineering, survey, utility relocation coordination, and landscape architecture for the Grapefruit
Boulevard Urban Greening and Connectivity project for the City of Coachella from Leoco Lane to 9th Street in the
downtown area of Coachella. The project included street improvements, widening and rehabilitation of a portion of the
street, tying into existing improvements, and adding a median, bioswale system, bicycle trail, and pedestrian paths and
walkways, as well as landscaping improvements. This project design was submitted on time and within budget.
CLIENT REFERENCE: GABRIEL MARTIN, PH.D., CITY MANAGER, 53990 ENTERPRISE WAY, COACHELLA, CA 92236, 760.398.3502 EXT.
124, GMARTIN-COACHELLA@ORG
DATES: 2019-2022
KEY PERSONNEL: VICKIE BRIDENSTINE, JAY FAHRION
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4. SUBCONTRACTING SERVICES
Since NV5 will be utilizing its deep bench of in-house team members, the use of subconsultants will not be necessary for
this project.
Eric Rodriguez, PE, SE
Jenny Van Truong, PE
Jay Fahrion, PLS
STRUCTURAL
ENGINEERING
SURVEYPROJECT
ENGINEERING/
DESIGN
PROJECT MANAGER QA/QC MANAGER
Michael Rocco
Andrea Thomas, PE
Sarah Seitz, EIT
Timothy R. Jonasson, PE Jeffrey M. Cooper, PE
Tamara O’Neal, PE David Niknafs, PE
PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE EVP / COO
Organization Chart
Our team of experts brings direct, relevant, successful and current experience working on projects of similar scope and
complexity. We are equipped with the resources to provide the City with the requested engineering design services. Shown
below are team roles and responsibilities. Resumes can be found in the Appendix.
3: STAFFING & PROJECT ORGANIZATION
Carl Henderson, PE, GE
GEOTECHNICAL
ENGINEERING
(OPTIONAL)
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5: PROJECT UNDERSTANDING & APPROACH
Project Understanding
We have reviewed the information provided by the City
of La Quinta for Design Services for Washington Street
Sidewalk Improvements and Avenue 50 Sidewalk
Improvements — City Project No. 2023-03 and 2024-01.
In addition, we have performed a review of the two project
areas to completely familiarize ourselves with the project
goals and requirements. This groundwork focused on
achieving a comprehensive understanding of anticipated
key issues related to the requested professional services.
We have a thorough understanding of the requested
professional services and project requirements as
outlined in the RFP. We also have familiarity with the
intricacies of local, state and federal procedures, and
right-of-way projects. The project includes preparation
of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for new
concrete sidewalks, drainage structures, accessibility
upgrades, and utility accommodation along the east side
of Washington Street and north side of Avenue 50 within
the limits defined in RFP. Additionally, the project effort will
include investigation of wall repair alternatives for optional
inclusion of the project.
NV5 has been a leader in providing design services for
street and accessibility improvement projects in Southern
California. Our team has worked on the design of hundreds
of sidewalk improvement projects for active communities
throughout Southern California. Our team has a clear
understanding of the City’s requirements and expectations
as they relate to the design of the proposed project.
We have successfully completed the design of several
street improvement projects including sidewalks, curbs
and gutters, driveway approaches, landscaping and curb
ramps. With our previous work on similar projects, NV5 is
very familiar with the process outlined in the City’s RFP, so
the ramp-up time for our team will be minimal.
Project Approach
NV5’s approach to each project is specifically tailored to
the established goals, objectives, and schedules identified
by our clients. Our work plans are detailed and specific to
each project’s unique requirements. However, fundamental
core values and principles are integrated and employed
on each project undertaken. Project development begins
at the Request for Proposal (RFP) stage, proceeds to
the creation of final design documents, and culminates
in supporting the City through to a successful contract
award and subsequent construction. We have thoroughly
reviewed the information provided by the City to assess
the technical requirements of the work and the project
delivery schedule. We will deliver the work within the time
constraints established by the City and have included cost
and time saving measures where appropriate. We will
complete and deliver the final (100%) Plans, Specifications,
and Cost Estimate (PS&E) ahead of schedule, prior to the
end of October 2025. We can make these commitments
and assurances because of our highly experienced and
diverse staff and our corporate organization which allows
us to quickly respond to requests and organize resources
when needed. Each phase is important and essential to
overall project success. NV5 has extensive local experience
in all aspects of street improvements projects. We can
provide the professional design services required for the
City’s sidewalk improvement projects.
Specific Considerations
and Key Issues
Key issues to be addressed for the proposed
improvements will include no less than the following:
Project Analysis and Review — We will obtain and review
all available project as-built plans and records. One of
our initial steps will include conducting a field review
of the project area and evaluating existing conditions.
We will make sure our base map shows all the existing
improvements. The base map will then be confirmed
during our field walks. The main objective is to have all
existing improvements accurately depicted in our base
map so that all constraints are considered during our
design of the projects.
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5: PROJECT UNDERSTANDING & APPROACH
Utility Notification & Coordination — Sidewalk
improvement projects often result in varied levels of
impacts to existing utilities. All utilities will be shown on
the plans. We will obtain utility information and coordinate
follow-up activities with those utility companies whose
facilities are being impacted. Given that utility coordination
is a very important aspect of any project, the NV5 team
will coordinate with City and utility agencies. If any utility
relocation is deemed necessary, it will be identified at early
stages of the design and coordinated with the responsible
agency.
Topographic Survey — We will conduct a topographic
survey for the project and prepare a topographic survey
base map for the project area.
Sidewalk Improvements and Accessibility — Our design
team has conducted a preliminary field review of the
project area to examine the existing conditions, including
the items that would be impacted by the proposed
improvements. Based on our quick review of the project
site, it appears that there are existing mailboxes, signs,
fences, etc., located within the proposed sidewalk area
that will need removal, relocation, and/or reconstruction.
Preservation of palm trees will be prioritized, and every
effort will be made to avoid conflict or removal. We will
prepare a base plan and present it to the City Project
Manager for consensus on priority items and their
preservation.
We will provide the City with the best and the most cost-
effective improvement method to achieve the City’s project
goal.
Wall Repairs/Preservation — Our team has extensive
knowledge and experience in various causes and
mitigating measures of structural damage to masonry and
retaining walls. The team will examine localized damage,
determine the most likely cause, and develop and present
corrective measures to address the underlying causes
where feasible.
Stakeholder Coordination — Coordination with
stakeholders will be critical to the project’s success. We
will determine early on what agencies and stakeholders
will need to be included as required. The project will
include coordination with each City department and all wet
and dry utility providers, notifying the adjacent property
owners and schools, and communication with refuse
collectors, the Postal Service, and emergency personnel.
Property Owners Notification — The adjacent property
owners may need to be a proactive element of the project
dependent on the City’s preferred decision to address
the wall repairs. It is incumbent upon the designer and
contractor to work with the City to inform the adjacent
property owners of the project, proposed improvements,
and schedule of work affecting their property.
Potential Issues for Washington St. and Ave. 50 Sidewalk Improvements
After visiting the project sites, NV5 noted the following issues that could present challenges to the work, and created
effective solutions for each scenario.
Issue: The retaining wall and structural integrity of existing features
need to be assessed to prevent stability issues during or after
construction. Any necessary modifications or replacements of retaining
and garden walls could have cost implications and require additional
engineering solutions.
SOLUTION: NV5’s structural and geotechnical engineers will review the
existing retaining wall on Washington Street for any existing damage
that should be addressed in the design of this project. Our team will
also design any retaining walls on Avenue 50 to protect the existing
sound wall for Montero Estates.
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5: PROJECT UNDERSTANDING & APPROACH
Issue: Right-of-
way and property
access must be
carefully managed
to ensure sufficient
space for sidewalk
construction.
There may be
private property
encroachments to
address, as well as
potential disputes
with property
owners regarding
modifications to
access points.
SOLUTION: NV5’s proposal includes all survey
necessary to document the public right-of-way and
any encroachments that might impact our design. Our
designers are adept at providing alternatives where
pinch points might occur in the right-of-way.
Issue: ADA
compliance and
accessibility are
critical concerns.
Ensuring all ramps
and pathways meet
ADA standards
requires careful
planning, and
modifications
to existing
infrastructure may be
necessary to comply
with regulations.
SOLUTION: NV5’s
design team will
provide access ramp
and sidewalk design
that meets all ADA accessibility requirements.
Issue: Utility conflicts may arise
due to potential interference
with existing underground and
overhead utilities. Coordination
with utility companies could cause
delays, and relocation of utilities
may increase project costs.
SOLUTION: NV5’s team has
experience and local connections
with CVWD, IID and SoCalGas to
resolve these issues early in the
design process.
Issue: Public engagement and community concerns should be
proactively addressed. Keeping residents and business owners
informed, conducting outreach initiatives, and incorporating community
feedback into design adjustments will be essential for project success.
SOLUTION: As the former Public Works Director/City Engineer for the
City of La Quinta, Tim Jonasson, PE, worked directly with the residents
of Montero Estates to construct the soundwall that was necessitated
by the widening of Washington Street. Mr. Jonasson also led several
capital projects within Desert Club Estates to increase pedestrian
access and reduce flooding in the community. He is therefore
already known and trusted by these residents, which should expedite
community buy-in for the City’s project.
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6: SCOPE OF SERVICES
Scope Of Services
The following scope of work describes and illustrates in
detail the methods and processes proposed by NV5 to
accomplish the objectives of the project. The scope is
broken down into the tasks as follows:
1. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
At the start of the project, NV5 will schedule a field walk
with City representatives, and a kickoff with City staff and
the project team to review the project objectives, schedule,
scope and approach. At this meeting, we will establish a
point of contact for the project and request all available
information related to the project. In addition, the NV5
Project Manager will coordinate monthly update meetings
with City representatives on all aspects of the project to
ensure the project’s completion to the satisfaction of the
City. It is anticipated that meetings will include a project
initiation meeting, a retaining wall concept meeting, and
meetings following the review of plans by the City.
Obtain And Review Record Drawings/As-Built Plans —
We will research all available records, street improvement
plans, right-of-way improvement plans, and utility plans
containing information pertinent to the project. We will
review previous studies and reports as available.
Utility Notification And Coordination — We will assist
the City in notifying utility companies and obtain available
record maps of all utilities within the project limits. Utility
coordination on the project will be ongoing and will
generally consist of the following subtasks:
• Access the Underground Service Alert’s website and
compile a list of member agencies that own facilities
within the project limits.
• Notify each utility purveyor, in writing, of the City’s
proposed plans and schedule and request copies
of record drawings or atlas maps of existing and
proposed facilities within the project boundary.
• Obtain existing dry and wet utility plans/records within
the project limits. This also includes the coordination
of the adjustment of any utilities per City or other
agency standards.
• Prepare a Utility Notification Log to track utility
company contacts and responses, including contact
information and dates of all outgoing and incoming
correspondence.
2. SURVEY
NV5 will provide the following Survey services:
Project Research — NV5 will research and obtain existing
GIS locations showing the approximate street right-of-way.
Horizontal control will be established per the California
State Plane Coordinate system of NAD’83, observed at
2010.00. Elevations will be based on NAVAD88 vertical
datum.
Topographic Survey — NV5 will conduct a
photogrammetric topographic survey delivered at 40 scale
showing one-foot contours and prominent surface features
over the proposed project areas. A color orthophoto will
be provided. NV5 will show the existing right-of-way lines
lines from record information. All survey monuments found
during the field survey will be located and shown on the
plans.
Supplemental Topography — We will conduct a survey at
50-foot intervals along the east side of Washington Street
from Calle Tampico to the bridge north of Avenida Ultimo
and on the north side of Avenue 50 from Washington
Street to Avenida Montero of existing topographic features
including roadways, driveways, trees, mailboxes, fences,
walls, existing striping, traffic signals, light poles, power
poles, pull boxes, manholes, storm drain inlets, fire
hydrants, and any other surface visible utilities.
Field Review — We will conduct a field review of the project
location to ensure a detailed depiction of conditions and
work requirements on the plans and specifications. We
believe that clear and concise plans and specifications
are created from a total understanding of the existing
conditions, properties, and environment of the project.
Base Map — We will prepare base map showing
topographic survey and supplemental topographic survey
along with right-of-way information and existing easements
as provided by record information.
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3. SIDEWALK DESIGN
Wall Evaluation — The existing retaining wall will be
inspected and evaluated for necessary repairs. Up to
three concept alternatives addressing the repair needs
will be presented with estimations of probable cost for City
consideration.
35% Concept Level Plans — We will utilize the survey
information to prepare base plans. These base plans will
then be used to prepare a preliminary design, including
improvements within the project limits. These will be
submitted to the City staff for review and consideration.
All plans will be submitted in the format as specified in the
RFP. We will prepare preliminary plans for the proposed
improvements at scale 1”=40’.
90-100% Improvement Plans — We will incorporate
feedback from the 35% review and provide a full set
of plans inclusive of all disciplines. As a cost and time
savings to the City, NV5 proposes to eliminate the
65% review to move the project more quickly into
construction. Upon City review of the plans at 90%
completion, we will proceed with addressing comments
in preparation of final PS&E. The plans will be prepared
to conform to the general requirements of the City
with consideration for the needs of the contractor’s
construction operations. All designs will be prepared and
submitted in a manner that facilitates a complete design
approved by the City. Where applicable, the construction
plans will conform to the appropriate local and regional
standards such as City, County, State standard plans
and APWA Standard Specifications for Public Works
Construction “Greenbook,” and Caltrans standards when
applicable. We will prepare final plans for the proposed
improvements at scale 1”=40’. We will submit the 90-
100% for review and comment, and final plans with
comments addressed with the final submittal.
Specifications — We will prepare complete project
specifications, including Special Provisions per the City’s
format. Copies of the Standard General Provisions and
Construction Contract Agreement will be supplied by the
City to incorporate into the construction documents. We
will submit the Specifications at 90-100% completion for
comment, and final Specifications with the final submittal.
Estimation Of Probable Cost — We will prepare complete
construction quantity and estimation of probable cost for
the project. We will submit quantities and cost estimates
at 90-100% completion for review, and final quantities and
cost estimates with the final submittal.
We will submit the final set of PS&E in printed and
electronic formats. Electronic formats will include
(AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, & Microsoft Excel) and complete
PDF copy.
4. BIDDING/CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES
NV5 can also provide as-needed bidding and award
support services. We will assist the City in answering
questions and responding to “Requests for Information”
(RFIs) in support through award. We will prepare
clarification drawings, review substitution “or equal”
reviews, and respond to design questions if needed.
5. WALL INVESTIGATION & REPAIR
RECOMMENDATIONS (OPTIONAL)
If the City chooses, NV5 can conduct a limited geotechnical
investigation of surface and subsurface conditions
near three locations designated by the design team
showing wall distress. The purpose of this investigation
is to determine the soil classification for materials
approximately two to three feet below the surface using a
hand auger, measure the apparent density using Dynamic
Cone Penetrometer hand equipment, and prepare
geotechnical recommendations for any subsurface repair.
To help prevent damage to subsurface utilities during
the investigative work for the geotechnical investigation,
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NV5 will mark
proposed
excavation/coring
areas and will
submit a utility
markout request
(811/Dig Alert).
Field work wil be
conducted at the
three locations
determined by the
design team and
borings logged by
a NV5 Engineer
or geologist.
Samples will be taken and tested for geotechnical
parameters. Analysis and a limited letter report will be
produced regarding the potential subgrade support for the
walls where investigated.
NV5 will perform laboratory testing at an NV5 soils
laboratory on the following samples:
• Uniform Soil Classification System (USCS) testing on
base material (if any) at up to four corings locations.
• USCS testing on material encountered approximately
3 feet to 4 feet below the surface at up to three
locations.
• Corrosivity testing on encountered soils at two
locations. NV5 will subcontract corrosivity testing to a
separate laboratory.
Assumptions:
• NV5 will only perform hand auger borings in soil area;
flatwork or AC areas are excluded.
• Care will be taken to work around landscaping,
however disturbed vegetation will not be replaced, if
damaged.
• Prevailing wage rates apply.
• Work will be performed during regular business
hours on weekdays. If night work or restricted hours
are required as part of the excavation/traffic control
permit, additional charges will apply.
• One mobilization within one day for field work is
anticipated. If more than one day is required due
to circumstances beyond NV5’s control, additional
charges will apply.
Submittals
• (1) Letter Report of Geotechnical Investigation (final)
EXCLUSIONS & EXEMPTIONS TO PROPOSAL
• Environmental/CEQA Documentation.
• ROW Acquisition and Appraisal.
• Legal Descriptions and Plats.
• Landscape design services.
• Potholing of Underground Utilities.
• Storm Drain Design Services.
• Construction Management and Inspection Services.
• Utility Company’s relocation plans or protection plans
will be provided as an additive service if needed.
• Items not specifically mentioned in the scope of
services are excluded.
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7: PROJECT SCHEDULE
Project Schedule
WEEKS FROM NTP
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37
Kickoff 3/10/2025 3/17/2025 1
Sitewalk 3/10/2025 3/17/2025 1
Survey 3/10/2025 4/7/2025 4
Geotech Investigation 3/17/2025 4/14/2025 4
Prelim. Wall Designs 3/11/2025 4/8/2025 4
35% Design Deliverable 4/14/2025 6/23/2025 10
Comment/Review at City 6/23/2025 7/7/2025 2
90%-100% Design Deliverable 7/7/2025 9/1/2025 8
Final Review at City 9/1/2025 9/15/2025 2
Final Plan Delivery 9/15/2025 9/29/2025 2
Respond to RFIs on Design 9/29/2025 10/20/2025 3
Submittal Reviews 10/20/2025 11/10/2025 3
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ACTIVITY Start Date DURATION
(in weeks)Finish Date
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APPENDIX
RESUMES OF KEY PROJECT PERSONNEL
TIMOTHY R. JONASSON, PE
Principal-in-Charge
Mr. Jonasson has more than 30 years of experience in public works, municipal
engineering, and construction management. He has a proven track record of leading
complex infrastructure projects, securing multimillion-dollar federal grants, and
driving initiatives that enhance community development. Mr. Jonasson is an expert in
managing capital improvement programs, flood protection, and urban revitalization
efforts. He served as the City Engineer/Public Works Director for the City of La Quinta
for 15 years and has extensive experience working with public agencies in Coachella
Valley.
CONTACT INFO
tim.jonasson@nv5.com
EXPERIENCE
30 years
EDUCATION
Masters, Business
Administration
B.S. Civil Engineering
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Civil Engineer (CA)
No. 45843
AFFILIATIONS
American Public Works
Association (APWA)
American Society of Civil
Engineers (ASCE)
Society of American
Military Engineers (SAME)
PUBLIC SERVICE
Active-duty Platoon
Leader, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (3 years)
Project Experience
Public Works Director/City Engineer
CITY OF LA QUINTA | LA QUINTA, CA
Public Works Director/City Engineer. Mr. Jonasson directed a $15M to $25M
annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the City, as well as managed a $5.3M
annual budget for the Public Works, Planning, and Building departments. He provided
expertise and guidance to the executive team and City Council with additional
responsibility for flood plain administration, stormwater protection compliance,
approval of plans for capital projects and private development and administration
of the Lighting and Landscape District. He served as a working director leading a
department of 27 full-time employees (Public Works, Planning & Building) while
providing oversight of all private development entitlement and permitting, contracts
for capital project management, construction inspection, traffic engineering, fleet
maintenance, and street and landscape maintenance. He also worked closely with the
Coachella Valley Water District and Imperial Irrigation District (IID) which supply water/
sewer and power to the City, respectively. Some of his key initiatives included:
• Secured over $10M in federal grants, including the $7.3M Active Transportation
Program grant for the construction of roundabouts and pedestrian-friendly
infrastructure to revitalize the City’s downtown commercial center.
• Provided project management for the SilverRock Resort, the City’s largest
redevelopment project; a $100M investment, including an Arnold Palmer-
designed golf course; and private luxury hotels, residential and commercial retail
components.
• After flooding damaged over 50 homes and several public facilities in 2013 and
2014, Mr. Jonasson led a team to analyze the City’s existing flood protection
improvements, including complex flood modeling to map the effect of abnormally
large storms on the City’s storm drains. He led the City Council through flood
protection improvement options, which were incorporated into future CIPs.
• Managed large-scale construction and engineering projects, including bridge
construction, roundabout design and construction, and intelligent transportation
systems interconnecting the City’s traffic signal system along its major corridors.
He also provided public outreach and education with residents for various
landscaping and traffic-calming projects.
• Developed a summer student intern program for local high school students
interested in a career in civil engineering and Public Works. The program was
recognized for excellence eight years in a row by the Southern California Chapter
of the American Public Works Association (APWA).
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• Instituted the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan to improve all city facilities, including public buildings,
parks and sidewalks to current ADA standards.
• Reviewed and approved new commercial development and redevelopment of all commercial centers along Highway
111.
• Chaired CVAG’s Signal Synchronization subcommittee to synchronize traffic signals valley-wide.
Some of his key projects included:
• Madison Street Widening between Avenue 50 and Avenue 52: Mr. Jonasson provided extensive coordination with
the City of Indio and IID for the widening of this section of Madison Street to accommodate additional traffic to the
polo fields, which hosts the Coachella Music and Arts and Stagecoach festivals. Negotiations with IID took several
years to relocate power transmission lines from La Quinta’s side of Madison Street, involving cost sharing and design
upgrades to IID’s system.
• SilverRock Resort: Mr. Jonasson reviewed and approved a temporary power distribution system for the initial phase of
the project, which included the Palmer Signature Course, temporary clubhouse, comfort stations, and a maintenance
facility. He coordinated with IID for several years to transfer the temporary system to IID for hotels, conference center,
and permanent clubhouse for their operation and maintenance.
• Underground Feasibility Study: Mr. Jonasson worked with a Consultant and presented results of a study to
underground overhead power, cable, and telephone utilities for the La Quinta Cove, La Quinta Village and four
neighborhoods. Staff cited the study frequently to inform and update residents and businesses on undergrounding
options with estimated costs.
• Adams Street, Eisenhower Drive, Avenue 50 and Jefferson Street Bridge projects: Mr. Jonasson provided extensive
utility coordination with CVWD and IID, creating temporary and final utility routing to assure services throughout
project construction. He reviewed and incorporated locations for utilities within the bridge deck and approaches and
bid utility work as part of the City’s construction project.
Plan Check & Staff Augmentation Services
VARIOUS COACHELLA VALLEY AGENCIES
Public Works Director, City Engineer, and Economic Development Manager.
Mr. Jonasson provided building and engineering plan check, construction management, and staff augmentation services
for various agencies in the Coachella Valley, as well as for the cities of Palos Verdes Estates and Jurupa Valley. His
roles included Public Works Director, City Engineer, and Economic Development Manager. He assisted these cities with
engineering, public works, code enforcement, and high-speed broadband initiatives. Additionally, Mr. Jonasson worked
on flooding assessment and mitigation, overseeing the delivery of stormwater assessments, including NPDES and water
quality compliance.
CIP Program Manager
CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY | CATHEDRAL CITY, CA
City Program Manager. As the City Program Manager for all capital projects, Mr. Jonasson oversaw the programming and
design of various projects, including traffic signals, ADA compliance, parks, and street improvements. He collaborated
closely with City staff on plan reviews, estimating, contract administration, and construction management for these
projects. Additionally, he assisted the Public Works Director in optimizing staffing levels and organizational structure to
enhance departmental operations.
Interim Public Works Director
CITY OF PALM DESERT | PALM DESERT, CA
Interim Public Works Director. Mr. Jonasson managed the day-to-day departmental operations, including the planning,
design, and construction of CIP and land development projects. He oversaw the development of the 2018-2023 five-
year Capital Improvement Program, recommending funding for priority projects. He also led discussions with department
heads and the City Council for capital projects during the City’s 2018 budget adoption. Additionally, Mr. Jonasson led land
development engineering support efforts for the development services department, coordinating the review of high-profile
private development projects with the City’s Public Works Department.
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Project Experience
Murrieta Public Works Yard Site Improvements Project
CITY OF MURRIETA | MURRIETA, CA
Project Manager. NV5 is performing a topographic survey, geotechnical investigation
and preparing the Plans, Specifications, and Engineers Estimate (PS&E) for the new
masonry retaining wall and site grading improvements for the introduction of two
prefabricated buildings at the Murrieta Public Works Yard. In addition to the new
masonry wall, the design scope includes the existing entry gate to the facility that will
be relocated just south of its current position to align with the new wall. Associated
site grading includes the addition of new parking spaces along the northeastern
and southeastern perimeter of the public works yard. ADA improvements include
parking and walkways for access to new modular buildings located in the northeast
corner of the yard. Other improvements include erosion control and preparation of
LID documentation for a standard project, and utility construction and connections to
proposed buildings, which include water and sewer, including coordination with Rancho
California Water District for permitting. An optional task includes the preparation of
a metes and bounds survey with plat and legal description for LAFCO annexation
purposes. NV5 will design the electrical distribution system from the existing building
main electrical service to new panelboard(s) in prefabricated buildings. Existing
distribution equipment will be reused if adequately sized and in suitable condition for
reuse. Otherwise, a new electrical service may be required. NV5 will design electrical
distribution for a new motorized gate, and connections to equipment. Existing
distribution equipment will be reused if adequately sized and in suitable condition for
reuse. NV5 will design an empty conduit system for telecommunication and auxiliary
systems for prefabricated buildings and a motorized door.
Espola Road Bike Lane Improvements
CITY OF POWAY | POWAY, CA
Project Manager. Ms. O’Neal served as Project Manager and oversaw the preparation
of the preliminary and final design documents (plans, specifications, and cost
estimates) for the Espola Road Bike Lane Improvement Project. The project includes
the widening of the pavement in the area of a tight sweeping turn on Espola Road
along a marked bike route. The new pavement area will accommodate the construction
of new bike lanes from just north of the intersection of Poway Road and Espola
Road and continuing north to approximately Range Park Road. The project’s goal
is to minimize the amount of grading and impact to the surrounding slopes and
native vegetation on the east and western slopes of the project. During all phases
of construction, Espola Road will be open to traffic. Therefore, the design includes
permanent traffic control for all phases. The design includes roadway/bike lane
TAMARA O’NEAL, PE
Project Manager
Ms. O’Neal has more than 29 years of experience in municipal engineering services,
including capital improvement and development review project management
and planning, stormwater quality regulatory, reporting and review services, asset
management, floodplain development services and environmental restoration
services. In addition to having direct public agency employment experience, Ms. O’Neal
has provided extension of staff services on a consultant basis for numerous cities, as
well as water and sanitation districts in San Diego, Orange, Riverside and Los Angeles
counties.
CONTACT INFO
tamara.oneal@nv5.com
EXPERIENCE
29 years
EDUCATION
B.S. Civil Engineering
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Civil Engineer (CA)
No. 69107
AFFILIATIONS
American Public Works
Association (APWA)
American Society of Civil
Engineers (ASCE)
California Stormwater
Quality Association
(CASQA)
California Building Officials
(CALBO)
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plans, striping and signing plans, traffic control plans, hydraulics/hydrology study, stormwater quality management plans,
and stormwater pollution prevention plans. NV5 was also responsible for providing topographic and right-of-way survey,
geotechnical investigation, preliminary environmental assessment, conceptual alignment study, and San Diego County
Water Authority (SDCWA) Coordination.
B Street Sidewalk Improvements
CITY OF ENCINITAS | ENCINITAS, CA
Ms. O’Neal was responsible for the preparation of plans, specifications and estimate (PS&E) for the construction of a new
sidewalk between the Alley at the Lofts at Moonlight Beach and 4th Street to the west. The project included the design
of approximately .25 miles of dedicated pedestrian access along the north side of B Street, connecting the Highway
101 businesses and Moonlight State Beach. The project constructed new curb, gutter, and sidewalk, pedestrian ramps,
intersection traffic calming “bulb-outs,” gravity retaining walls, and landscaping enhancements along a corridor with steep
grades and known groundwater considerations. The walkway provides safe passage by promoting traffic calming and
improved pedestrian crossing conditions.
Pedestrian Accessibility Study
CITY OF AVONDALE, AZ | AVONDALE, AZ
Project Manager. Ms. O’Neal was responsible for providing civil engineering services for a Pedestrian Accessibility Study
for the City of Avondale. The assessment evaluated both condition and compliance of the pedestrian ramps and the
sidewalk network along major collectors and arterial streets within the City, with the intent of providing information to
better inform Capital Projects and programs related to accessibility and sidewalk gaps.
As-Needed Engineering Services
CITY OF ENCINITAS | ENCINITAS, CA
Project Manager. Ms. O’Neal served as Project Manager for a variety of pedestrian improvement projects, including
production of plans and specifications for general civil engineering services, ADA design, landscape and irrigation,
drainage and traffic calming improvements. All work is performed in accordance with established City design practices and
all applicable local, state and federal standards. Recently completed projects include:
• MacKinnon Avenue Sidewalk Project
• Montgomery Avenue Sidewalk Project
• Starlight Drive Pedestrian Improvements
Village Undergrounding Feasibility Study
CITY OF LA QUINTA | LA QUINTA, CA
Project Engineer. Ms. O’Neal is part of the team providing engineering consultant services to the City of La Quinta to
update cost estimates for the undergrounding of overhead power, telephone and cable television utility lines within six
areas of the community. The NV5 team is responsible for updating the previous cost estimate report done in 2010, and
reaching out to businesses and stakeholders in “The Village” commercial zone and preparing an undergrounding phasing
plan for this area; coordinating meetings with the City and Imperial Irrigation District (IID) staff to verify the City’s goals
of the study and review any changes in IID’s design standards, policies and/or procedures that might impact a future
undergrounding project; and preparing the updated study, including assumptions, cost estimates and potential funding
alternatives that the City may wish to pursue.
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Project Experience
Hacienda Avenue Spa Zone Street Improvements
CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS | DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA
Project Manager. Mr. Niknafs is responsible for providing engineering design
services for the City’s Hacienda Avenue Spa Zone Street Improvements project. The
improvement project extends from Tamar Drive to the City limits/Long Canyon Road.
The purpose of the project is to provide pedestrian and bicycle safety infrastructure
improvements. The project proposes to construct 10,341 feet of sidewalks, 9,450
square feet of safety medians, 42 ADA ramps, 8,528 feet of buffered bike lanes,
8,872 feet of standard Class II bike lanes, 99 streetlights, and 17 crosswalks. The
scope of work includes utility coordination; topographic and right-of-way surveys and
preparation of base maps, legal descriptions and plats; pavement investigation and
recommendations; preparation of preliminary and final plans, specifications and
estimates; environmental documentation; and bid and construction support.
Reche Canyon Road and Other Roads, Colton Area
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO | COLTON, CA
Project Manager. Mr. Niknafs was responsible for providing engineering design
services, including the preparation of preliminary and final plans, specifications
and cost estimates for the project, which involved pavement rehabilitation to Reche
Canyon Road and other roads (approximately 7.13 miles) and for the design of new
or replacement of existing ADA ramps at 10 locations in the Colton area. NV5’s
services also included preparation of legal descriptions and plats; utility coordination;
preparation of traffic signing and striping plans and a pedestrian traffic plan; and
environmental services support.
Chino/Montclair Area ADA Ramps
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO | CHINO & MONTCLAIR, CA
Project Manager. Mr. Niknafs was responsible for providing engineering design
services, including the preparation of final plans, specifications and cost estimates, for
the design of new or replacement of ADA ramps at 56 locations throughout the City of
Chino and City of Montclair areas. NV5’s services also included preparation of a right-
of-way base map, legal descriptions and plats; topographic survey; construction survey
and monument preservation; utility coordination; preparation of traffic signing and
striping plans and a pedestrian traffic plan; and environmental services support.
DAVID NIKNAFS, PE
QA/QC Manager
Mr. Niknafs has more than 30 years of civil engineering experience in the public
and private sectors working on various capital improvement projects and has
extensive experience working as a project director and project manager. He has
managed numerous public works and development projects, including roadways,
bridges, drainage, sewer, water, underground utilities, building facilities and related
infrastructure improvement projects. He is in charge of providing overall project
direction to the project technical team and providing resource allocation; preparing
and administering budgets; preparing and monitoring project schedules; managing
production of preliminary design and final design; preparing various detailed
technical reports; providing oversight and performing quality control; managing and
monitoring construction activities; establishing, coordinating and maintaining working
relationships with owners, developers and other agencies.
CONTACT INFO
david.niknafs@nv5.com
EXPERIENCE
30 years
EDUCATION
M.S. Civil Engineering
B.S. Civil Engineering
LICENSES
Civil Engineer (CA)
No. 42697
AFFILIATIONS
American Public Works
Association (APWA)
American Society of Civil
Engineers (ASCE)
Transportation &
Development Institute
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Project Experience
Espola Road Bike Lane Improvements
CITY OF POWAY | POWAY, CA
Senior Designer. Mr. Rocco assisted in the preparation of the preliminary and final
design documents for the Espola Road Bike Lane Improvement Project. The project
includes the widening of the pavement in the area of a tight sweeping turn on Espola
Road along a marked bike route. The project’s goal is to minimize the amount of
grading and impact to the surrounding slopes and native vegetation. During all phases
of construction, Espola Road will be open to traffic, therefore, the design includes
permanent traffic control for all phases. The design includes roadway/bike lane plans,
striping and signing plans, traffic control plans, hydraulics/hydrology study, storm
water quality management plans, and storm water pollution prevention plans. NV5
was also responsible for providing topographic and right-of-way survey, geotechnical
investigation, preliminary environmental assessment, conceptual alignment study, and
San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) Coordination.
MacKinnon Avenue Sidewalk Improvements
CITY OF ENCINITAS | ENCINITAS, CA
Assistant Project Manager. Mr. Rocco was responsible for the evaluation and design
of 125 feet of new sidewalk and travelway connecting the west side of MacKinnon
Avenue and Villa Cardiff Drive through an existing landscaped median. The project
consisted of three new pedestrian ramps, traffic calming bulb-outs and other safety
enhancements, such as enhanced ladder-style crosswalks and rectangular flashing
beacons. The improvements allow for parents and students of Ada Harris Elementary
and Cardiff Elementary schools to safely travel along a designated walking route
between the two schools. He coordinated with City staff, residents and the school
district to prepare the proposed sidewalk and intersection improvements.
Imperial Beach Boulevard Enhancements
CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH | IMPERIAL BEACH, CA
Assistant Project Manager. Mr. Rocco was responsible for consultant oversight of
a 1.8-mile-long street improvement project. The project was designed to improve
mobility, accessibility, landscaping, and water quality while addressing infrastructure
deficiencies along Imperial Beach Boulevard from Seacoast Drive to 14th Street. The
project included traffic calming, beautification of the gateway into Imperial Beach,
Tijuana Estuary beautification complete with a boardwalk and tourist enhancements,
ADA improvements, lit corridors with landscaping, utilities upgrades, sustainable
stormwater infrastructure, drainage features and roadway improvements.
MICHAEL ROCCO
Project Engineer/Designer
Mr. Rocco is a Senior Civil Designer with more than 22 years of experience. He is highly
proficient in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil3D. He has experience working on projects in
all phases, from concept to construction. He excels in the development of complete
plan sets, understands the importance of plan presentation and construction details,
effectively uses digital terrain model surfaces and field data provided by survey teams,
and is able to review geotechnical data to assist with earthwork quantity calculations.
His experience includes construction management and field inspection. He has the
technical experience to lead plan development for roadway geometric layout, site
design, grading, retaining walls, striping, signing, and traffic control.
CONTACT INFO
michael.rocco@nv5.com
EXPERIENCE
22 years
EDUCATION
AutoCAD University
NV5 Project Manager
Course
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
CADD Drafting & Technical
Drawing Certificates
AFFILIATIONS
American Public Works
Association (APWA)
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Project Experience
Project Management, Construction Management & Inspection Services
CITY OF POWAY | POWAY, CA
Project Manager. Ms. Thomas served the Development Services Department as a
Capital Improvement Program Project Manager for five years, leading approximately 50
capital improvement projects during all phases of the project life cycle. The program
included road widening and public safety improvements. The project manager’s
responsibility included drafting all advertised solicitation documents, generation
of bid documents, quality control of all contracted work, and all related Council
communication. Ms. Thomas set up procedures and created training materials in
support of Virtual Project Management software for department use on all capital
projects. Some specific projects Ms. Thomas was responsible for as part of the City’s
Annual Pavement Management Program included:
• Construction Management – Ms. Thomas managed several construction
projects concurrently under this program, including field inspections, RFIs, and
change orders, and coordinated and delivered the design, contract negotiations,
contracts, and construction management for the program. She was responsible
for solicitation and coordination of three strictly time-constrained construction
contracts for asphalt repair, slurry coating, and striping improvements.
• Public Safety Improvements – The project management responsibilities within
this program also included coordination with residents’ project work in the
public right-of-way, sidewalk accessibility upgrades, public safety and hazard
assessment as needed. The public safety component included diagnosing
underlying causes of premature pavement fatigue and damage in the right-of-
way due to trench subsidence and storm drain failures.
Project Management Services for Staging Lot Upgrades
PORT OF SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA
Project Manager. Ms. Thomas is managing the team providing design development
improvements to a staging lot adjacent to the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal at
the Port of San Diego. Design services include topographical survey, geotechnical
investigation, environmental testing, water quality reports, stormwater treatment,
pavement design, drainage improvements, and estimation of probable cost. The goal
of the project is to eliminate tracking of gravel and dust onto the paved street.
Pedestrian Improvements at B Street Cruise Terminal
PORT OF SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA
Project Engineer. Ms. Thomas provided engineering design services for pedestrian
improvements at the B Street Cruise Terminal at the Port. The project will replace and
reconfigure aging surface improvements to allow for improved pedestrian queuing and
access movements during peak use times along the embarcadero and in front of the
Cruise Ship Terminal Building. The project will include removing and reconstructing
existing AC pavement, existing curb and gutter, and sidewalk and pedestrian ramp
improvements. The project will incorporate the use of removable pedestrian barriers.
RESUMES OF KEY PROJECT PERSONNEL
ANDREA THOMAS, PE
Project Engineer/Designer
Ms. Thomas has over 23 years of experience in the civil engineering field, including
project management, construction management, customer service, payroll/project
accounting, and labor and contract compliance.
CONTACT INFO
andrea.thomas@nv5.com
EXPERIENCE
23 years
EDUCATION
M.S. Civil Engineering
B.S. Civil Engineering
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Civil Engineer (CA)
No. 68926
AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil
Engineers
WateReuse San Diego and
Inland Empire Chapters
American Public Works
Association
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Project Experience
Lake Drive Storm Drain Replacement
CITY OF ENCINITAS
Assistant Engineer. Ms. Seitz is providing engineering design services for the
Lake Drive Storm Drain Replacement Project, which involves the replacement
of approximately 2,000 feet of failed 48” corrugated metal pipe (CMP) with new
reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) through an environmentally sensitive canyon area
between Lake Drive and Interstate 5 (I-5). The existing system collects runoff from
the surrounding developed area and conveys it down a steep slope through a natural
canyon and west towards the I-5. Design hydraulic analysis revealed the original pipe
was significantly undersized, resulting in the failure of the system within the canyon.
Due to the undersized pipe and downstream constraints, designing a new detention
basin was necessary to attenuate the peak flows through the canyon. During the
design period, due to significant and unusual regional rainfall events, a large sinkhole
developed at the top of the project limits, eventually affecting a portion of Lake
Drive and local utilities, prompting an emergency response by the City. NV5 worked
closely with the City and the emergency construction crews to produce an emergency
“interim” design to collect and convey the drainage. At the same time, the failed slope
and adjacent roadway were reconstructed. The “interim” improvements were then
incorporated into the final design condition, leading to the detention basin, avoiding
the need for additional disturbance of the newly restored area.
Alderwood Park Pickleball Courts
CITY OF MURRIETA | MURRIETA, CA
Project Engineer. Ms. Seitz provided engineering design services for the construction
of four new pickleball courts at Alderwood Park. Work included PS&E, staking, survey,
geotechnical engineering services, court design, landscape architecture services and
water quality management. The project also included new ADA-compliant sidewalks
around the new courts, a seating area, a fence, and other hardscape additions. The
NV5 team coordinated closely with City staff during the process.
On-Call Civil Engineering Services
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY | NATIONAL CITY, CA
Project Engineer & Plan Check Engineer. Ms. Seitz is part of the team providing as-
needed civil engineering services on a multidisciplinary on-call engineering services
contract with the City. Her duties include providing plan check for H&H reports and
grading plans.
RESUMES OF KEY PROJECT PERSONNEL
SARAH SEITZ, EIT
Project Engineer/Designer
Ms. Seitz holds dual roles as a plan check engineer and project engineer, bringing over
two years of experience in the field. She has provided as-needed/on-call plan check
and civil engineering services to various municipalities across Southern California.
Ms. Seitz’s comprehensive understanding of municipal requirements and her ability
to seamlessly integrate into existing teams assure that she can provide high-quality,
reliable services. Her track record of successfully handling diverse projects highlights
her capability to meet the dynamic needs of municipalities efficiently and effectively.
CONTACT INFO
sarah.seitz@nv5.com
EXPERIENCE
2 years
EDUCATION
B.S. Environmental
Engineering
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
No. 179443 (CA)
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RESUMES OF KEY PROJECT PERSONNEL
Project Experience
Stanton Energy Reliability Center (SERC)
CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION
Engineering Manager and Lead Structural Engineer. Mr. Rodriguez provided plan
review oversight and structural plan review for the Stanton Energy Reliability Center
(SERC). The project consisted of two General Electric (GE) LM6000-based EGTs,
which are Hybrid EGTs developed by GE and Wellhead Power Solutions. The EGT
combines a combustion gas turbine with an integrated battery storage component.
The two GE LM6000 PC units are natural gas-fired, with a simple-cycle combustion
turbine, a clutch to provide operational flexibility as a synchronous condenser, and an
integrated 10-MW GE Battery Energy Storage System. As DCBO, NV5 acted on behalf
of the California Energy Commission (CEC) and provided independent review of the
final design and inspections of the construction to verify compliance with applicable
engineering Laws, Ordinances, Regulations and Standards (LORS), the local building
codes, the California Building Code, and the facility design, geology, workers’ safety,
transmission system engineering and other conditions of certification.
Huntington Beach Energy Project
CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION
Lead Engineer. This project included the provision of Delegate Chief Building Official
(DCBO) duties performed on behalf of the California Energy Commission. Activities
included demolition of the remaining portions of a decommissioned peaker, the
removal of a fuel oil tank and additional auxiliary structures/equipment. Containment
berms also were demolished, and the area was rough graded to a flat surface. NV5
acted on behalf of the California Energy Commission (CEC) and provided independent
review of the final design and inspections of the construction to verify compliance with
applicable engineering Laws, Ordinances, Regulations and Standards (LORS), the local
building codes, the California Building Code, and the facility design, geology, workers’
safety, transmission system engineering and other conditions of certification.
GWF Tracy
CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION/GWF TRACY
Mr. Rodriguez completed a structural plan review for the project, which is a
modification to the existing Tracy Peaker Plant. He provided structural services for all
buildings and structures supporting mechanical and electrical equipment. The plant
consisted of many new tall steel stacks, steel tanks and steel cooling towers, and
big foundations. They were located in close proximity to the existing structures and
foundations that required extra effort of reviewing to ensure both new and existing
structures were in compliance with codes.
ERIC RODRIGUEZ, PE, SE
Structural Engineer
Mr. Rodriguez has more than 20 years of project engineering and structural design
experience. His experience encompasses a variety of projects, including power plants,
schools, health care facilities, industrial, and commercial facilities. He also has
conducted structural code compliance reviews of various power plant structures, non-
building structures, and commercial and retail structures. His levels of involvement
have included preparation and review of proposals, preparation and review of
structural drawings, supporting calculations, and specifications, as well as construction
support.
CONTACT INFO
eric.rodriguez@nv5.com
EXPERIENCE
20+ years
EDUCATION
B.S. Civil Engineering
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Civil Engineer (CA)
No. 59757
Civil Engineer (CO)
No. 64000
Structural Engineer
(CA) No. 4617
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RESUMES OF KEY PROJECT PERSONNEL
Project Experience
Various Engineering Services
VARIOUS CLIENTS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Design Engineer/Designer. Ms. Truong provided calculations, detailing and drawings
for a variety of projects, including education new design buildings, commercial seismic
retrofits and commercial tenant improvement projects. She assisted in construction
means and method tasks and value engineering including determining impact to
structures from various construction equipment, designing crane foundations, and
designing shoring systems for both construction erection and deep excavations. Ms.
Truong assisted senior engineers and project managers in coordinating with the design
team and contractors, and she helped the project team with administrative items such
as RFIs, submittals and shop drawings.
Plan Check Services
VARIOUS CLIENTS | FREMONT, CA
Senior Engineer. Ms. Truong provided plan check services, reviewing construction
drawings, specifications and calculations submitted for building permits to ensure
compliance with building code requirements and local jurisdiction requirements. She
supervised and trained new plan reviewers, managing workloads to ensure completion
and consistency, providing guidance, answering questions regarding code compliance,
and reviewing completed plan review letters. Ms. Truong coordinated with different
clients and jurisdictions to manage plan review requirements, workload, scheduling
and documentation, and processed new project submittals and invoices.
Various Engineering Services
VARIOUS CLIENTS | SUNNYVALE, CA
Engineer II. Ms. Truong provided engineering services, including developing seismic
analysis models for Crenshaw LAX Light Rail Stations in ADINA, assisting in converting
the model into LS-Dyna and implementing new design changes after conversion. She
helped finalize and display the results from LS-Dyna, separating elements into different
regions for the light rail stations based on model geometry and characteristics. She
assisted in writing reports and calculation books and performing QA/QC checks,
as well as helping senior engineers on tasks such as calculating allowable strains,
summarizing data, and analyzing program outputs. Ms. Truong created a 3D analytical
model in ADINA based on experimental tests done by Iowa State University on two
girder-to-bent-cap connections placed under seismic, cyclic loading.
JENNY VAN TRUONG, PE
Structural Engineer
Ms. Truong is a licensed professional engineer with over 12 years of experience in
the construction industry. She has managed and performed construction plan review
and code review for both private and public entities, including the City of Palo Alto and
the City of Milpitas. She has extensive experience working with various laws, codes,
ordinances and regulations and helping agencies submit plans and apply for building
permits correctly. Ms. Truong has successfully trained and managed other permit
reviewers, ensuring the work is consistent, complete and on time. Her adaptability
in working with a wide variety of roles — including city staff, owners, contractors,
architects, engineers, project managers and designers — translates to timely and
effective communication throughout the project. Ms. Truong also has experience with
seismic modeling and analysis.
CONTACT INFO
jennyvan.truong@nv5.com
EXPERIENCE
12 years
EDUCATION
M.S. Civil Engineering with
Structural Engineering
focus
B.S. Civil Engineering,
magna cum laude
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Civil Engineer (CA)
No. 88402s
AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil
Engineers (ASCE)
Structural Engineers
Association of North
California (SEAONC)
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RESUMES OF KEY PROJECT PERSONNEL
Project Experience
Annual Residential Street Rehabilitation
CITY OF COMPTON | COMPTON, CA
Geotechnical Project Manager. Dr. Henderson provided geotechnical engineering
services for the project. The scope of work includes review and analysis of the City’s
existing Pavement Management Study; research of the City’s existing street plan
information; performing necessary soil investigations and coring samples; utilities
notification and coordination; topographic survey; field review; and improvements to
street pavement, street drainage, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and ADA curb ramps.
Park Manor Reservoir Slope Repair and Debris Mitigation
CITY OF GLENDALE WATER AND POWER | GLENDALE, CA
Geotechnical Project Manager. Dr. Henderson provided geotechnical engineering
services for the Park Manor Reservoir Slope Repair and Debris Mitigation project. Park
Manor Reservoir is a 3.5-million-gallon, concrete-lined, potable water reservoir, circa
1930, located near the Glendale Freeway. The project addresses erosion that has
occurred on the top of the slope and a catch basin that is consistently blocked with
debris received from the hillside. Engineering design services included slope repair
(including use of a concrete curb or slough wall if appropriate) and maintaining a 10-
foot to 12-foot-wide road and crest at the top to mitigate further erosion. The design
will also include debris mitigation to prevent debris from washing into the catch basin.
Fences, soil retention or other methods may be considered to trap debris and allow
access for maintenance. A portion of the path is part of a culvert structure and is to be
protected. A soils investigation was conducted to the extent needed for the design and
construction of the project. Services included meetings and coordination; topographic
survey; geotechnical investigation; preparation of preliminary and final plans,
specifications and cost estimate; and bidding, construction and post-construction
support.
On-Call Biennial Soil and Concrete Testing Services
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT | COACHELLA, CA
Geotechnical Project Manager. Dr. Henderson serves as Geoechnical Engineering
Project Manager for on-call soil and concrete observation, compaction, and concrete
testing services on projects throughout Coachella Valley. Services include field
inspection, testing, and reporting, determining soil classifications, and concrete
cylinder preparation and compression strength testing.
CARL HENDERSON, Ph.D., PE, GE
Geotechnical Manager (Optional)
Dr. Henderson has more than 25 years of experience performing geotechnical
evaluations for a wide variety of projects, including water and wastewater, bridges,
highways, roadways, embankments, levees, buildings, land development, commercial
and industrial facilities. He has extensive experience with embankment construction
and stability evaluations for many large roadway construction projects in California.
Over the last 12 years, he has served as the Senior Geotechnical Project Manager and
Geotechnical Project Manager for some of the largest highway and bridge projects
within San Joaquin County.
CONTACT INFO
carl.henderson@nv5.com
EXPERIENCE
25 years
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Civil Engineering
M.S. Civil Engineering
(Geotechnical)
B.S. Civil Engineering
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Geotechnical Engineer (CA)
No. 2886
Civil Engineer (CA)
No. 71115
AFFILIATIONS
American Public Works
Association (APWA) -
Member
American Indian Science
and Engineering Society
(AISES) - Member
National Society of Black
Engineers (NSBE) –
Lifetime Member
Society of American
Military Engineers (SAME)
- Member
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RESUMES OF KEY PROJECT PERSONNEL
Project Experience
On-Call Construction Surveying Services
CITY OF LA QUINTA | LA QUINTA, CA
Survey Manager. Mr. Fahrion was responsible for this on-call contract to provide
construction survey services on various projects throughout the City. All projects were
delivered on schedule and within budget. Representative projects include:
• Street cross sections on Monroe Street at Mountain View Lane
• Topographic Survey of the La Quinta Library
• Construction Staking Services for the West Parking Lot of La Quinta Library
• Topographic Survey of the Art Park of the Desert at Avenida Montezuma
• Construction Staking services for Fritz Burns Park
• Tie-out of existing monument at the Intersection of Avenue 52 and Jefferson
Street
• Lot Line Adjustment for the General Telephone site
• Construction Staking Services for the pickleball courts at Fritz Burn Park
• UAV services for SilverRock Golf Course
• Legal Description and Plat for All American Canal through Silver Rock
Development
• Street cross sections for Lot A Desert Club Tract Unit 1
Miles Avenue Bridge
CITY OF INDIAN WELLS | INDIAN WELLS, CA
Survey Manager. Mr. Fahrion was responsible for construction staking services of a
four-lane bridge across the Coachella Whitewater drainage channel. Services included
staking of the bridge and the approaches on each side, staking the relocation of
existing utilities and the new alignment of Miles Avenue. Also provided an as-built
survey of the finished project. The Miles Avenue Bridge was approximately 600 feet in
length and built on a curve. Plans and specifications, prepared by another consultant,
were done to Caltrans Specifications.
On-Call Surveying Services
CITY OF INDIO | INDIO, CA
Survey Manager. Mr. Fahrion is responsible for On-Call Surveying Services as
requested by the City’s Public Works Department. Projects include topographic survey
of the Indio Safety Campus and boundary survey and preparation of a Parcel Map at
Dr. Carreon Boulevard. All services were completed as scheduled and all information
was provided to the City.
JAY FAHRION, PLS
Survey Manager
Mr. Fahrion has over 43 years of surveying and mapping experience with 32 years in
Coachella Valley. His experience includes boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topographic
surveys, construction staking, preparing and processing record of surveys, corner
records and parcel maps. His duties also include daily assignment of field and
office work, managing field and office personnel, proposal preparation and client
development.
CONTACT INFO
jay.fahrion@nv5.com
EXPERIENCE
43 years
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Professional Land Surveyor
(CA) No. 8207
AQMD PM-10 Certificate
American Congress on
Surveying and Mapping
course on various
surveying specialties
completed
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8: DISCLOSURES
Legal Disclosure
NV5, Inc. has not been the subject of any legal investigation by County, State and/or Federal agencies within the past five
years.
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9: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Acknowledgement of Insurance Requirements
If selected, NV5 will provide the minimum insurance coverage and indemnification noted in Exhibits E and F, respectively,
of the City’s Agreement for Contract Services included as Attachment 2.
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ATTACHMENT 2
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal
I, Jeffrey M. Cooper hereby acknowledge and confirm that NV5, Inc. has reviewed
the City’s indemnification and minimum insurance requirements as listed in Exhibits E and
F of the City’s Agreement for Contract Services (Attachment 1); and declare that insurance
certificates and endorsements verifying compliance will be provided if an agreement is awarded.
I am Executive Vice President and COO of NV5, Inc.
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
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REQUESTED CHANGES TO CITY’S AGREEMENT
Proposed Revisions to Agreement
NV5 has reviewed the City’s Agreement for Contract Services. Upon selection, NV5 would like the opportunity to discuss
omitting the following sections under the heading “Addendum to Agreement, Re: Scope of Services” in Exhibit A:
• 2. Retention. Payments shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Article 2.0 of the Agreement. In
accordance with said Sections, City shall pay Contracting Party a sum based upon ninety-five percent (95%) of the
Contract Sum apportionment of the labor and materials incorporated into the Services under this Agreement during
the month covered by said invoice. The remaining five percent (5%) thereof shall be retained as performance security
to be paid to Contracting Party within sixty (60) days after final acceptance of the Services by the City Council of
City, after Contracting Party has furnished City with a full release of all undisputed payments under this Agreement,
if required by City. In the event there are any claims specifically excluded by Contracting Party from the operation of
the release, City may retain proceeds (per Public Contract Code § 7107) of up to one hundred fifty percent (150%) of
the amount in dispute. City’s failure to deduct or withhold shall not affect Contracting Party’s obligations under the
Agreement.
• 4. Trenches or Excavations. Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 7104, in the event the work included
in this Agreement requires excavations more than four (4) feet in depth, the following shall apply:
(a) Contracting Party shall promptly, and before the following conditions are disturbed, notify City, in writing, of any: (1)
material that Contracting Party believes may be material that is hazardous waste, as defined in Section 25117 of the
Health and Safety Code, that is required to be removed to a Class I, Class II, or Class III disposal site in accordance
with provisions of existing law; (2) subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site different from those indicated
by information about the site made available to bidders prior to the deadline for submitting bids; or (3) unknown
physical conditions at the site of any unusual nature, different materially from those ordinarily encountered and
generally recognized as inherent in work of the character provided for in the Agreement.
(b) City shall promptly investigate the conditions, and if it finds that the conditions do materially so differ, or do
involve hazardous waste, and cause a decrease or increase in Contracting Party’s cost of, or the time required for,
performance of any part of the work shall issue a change order per Section 1.8 of the Agreement.
(c) in the event that a dispute arises between City and Contracting Party whether the conditions materially differ,
or involve hazardous waste, or cause a decrease or increase in Contracting Party’s cost of, or time required for,
performance of any part of the work, Contracting Party shall not be excused from any scheduled completion date
provided for by this Agreement, but shall proceed with all work to be performed under this Agreement. Contracting
Party shall retain any and all rights provided either by contract or by law which pertain to the resolution of disputes
and protests between the contracting Parties.
• 5. Safety. Contracting Party shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or damage to any person
or property. In carrying out the Services, Contracting Party shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable
local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety
of employees appropriate to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed.
Safety precautions as applicable shall include, but shall not be limited to: (A) adequate life protection and lifesaving
equipment and procedures; (B) instructions in accident prevention for all employees and subcontractors, such as safe
walkways, scaffolds, fall protection ladders, bridges, gang planks, confined space procedures, trenching and shoring,
equipment and other safety devices, equipment and wearing apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent
accidents or injuries; and (C) adequate facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety measures.
• 6. Liquidated Damages. Since the determination of actual damages for any delay in performance of the Agreement
would be extremely difficult or impractical to determine in the event of a breach of this Agreement, Contracting Party
shall be liable for and shall pay to City the sum of One Thousand dollars ($1,000.00) as liquidated damages for each
working day of delay in the performance of any of the Services required hereunder, as specified in the Schedule of
Performance. In addition, liquidated damages may be assessed for failure to comply with the emergency call out
requirements, if any, described in the Scope of Services. City may withhold from any moneys payable on account of
the Services performed by Contracting Party any accrued liquidated damages.
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10: NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
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ATTACHMENT 3
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT FORM
Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal
I, Jeffrey M. Cooper hereby declare as follows:
I am Executive Vice President and COO of NV5, Inc., 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: __________________________________________________
Jeffrey M. Cooper
Executive Vice President and COO
NV5, Inc.
42829 Cook Street, Suite 104, Palm Desert, CA 92211
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11: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA
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ATTACHMENT 4
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF ADDENDA
Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal;
If no addenda has been issued, mark “N/A” under Addendum No. indicating
Not Applicable and sign
ADDENDUM NO. SIGNATURE INDICATING RECEIPT
Amendment Number 1
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