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Proposal - Bear Electrical Solutions LLCDriving a Higher Standard Bear Electrical Solutions LLC City of La Quinta–On Call Electrical Services Project No. 2024-25 April 28 ,2025 2025 Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC 2 1. Cover Letter 3 2.References 4 3.Fee Schedule 5 4.List of Complementary Services 6 5.Staffing and Project Organization (including staff resumes)7-13 6.Disclosures 14 7. Acknowledgement of Insurance (Attachment 2) Non-Collusion Affidavit (Attachment 3) Acknowledgement of Addenda (Attachment 4) 15-17 TABLE OF CONTENTS PageSection 2025 Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC 3 April 28, 2025 City of La Quinta Attn: Dianne Hansen, M&O Superintendent 78495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, California 92253 Dear Ms. Hansen: Bear Electrical Solutions (Bear) is interested in and committed to providing On-Call Electrical Services for the City of La Quinta; as such, we are excited to respond to RFQ for Project No. 2024-25 On-Call Electrical Services. Bear Electrical Solutions is a full-service electrical contractor with specialized expertise in municipal maintenance and emergency on-call services. Our scope of work includes facility lighting, traffic signals, streetlighting, and other critical electrical infrastructure within the public right-of-way. Statement of Qualifications a)Since our founding in 2013, we have built a strong track record of success, currently serving over 100 public agencies across California with reliable, high-quality service. Our core service is providing on-call streetlight, facility exterior lighting maintenance and construction. b)We are a California licensed contractor (License No. 982079) – Class A (General Engineering for Underground/Foundation in Public Right-of-Way), Class C-10 (Electrical), Class C-31 (Work Zone Traffic Control), and Class C-61/D-31 (Pole Installation and Maintenance). Our electrical staff are individually licensed per California DIR. c)BEAR owns and operates approximately a $9M fleet which consists of 42-feet reach bucket trucks, crane truck, dump trucks, service vans, and associated traffic control equipment such as arrow boards. Contractors Background and Experience: a)Twelve (12) years in business with staff experience exceeding multiple decades. b)DIR No. 1000002158 / EIN No. 46-1898744 c)Bear is a subsidiary wholly owned by GreenArrow, Inc. d)Bear is a limited liability company. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions. I am one of the Company officers authorized to negotiate a contract with the City. RE: Project No. 2024-25 On-Call Electrical Services Company HQ: 1252 State Street, PO Box 924, Alviso, CA 95002 (408) 449-5178 Offices: Sacramento, CA & Anaheim, CA Robert Asuncion, TE Vice President robert@bear-electrical.com Regards, Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC 2025 Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC 4 2. REFERENCES Below is a list of relevant projects that have completed within the last five (5) years, or the base contract has ended, and the contract was mutually extended. Representative Projects Date Contract Completed Name and Address Project Client Contact Description and Current Outcome Bear Project Manager City of Newport Beach Brent Millard 100 Civic Center Dr (949) 718-3422 Newport Beach, CA bmillard@newportbeachca.gov City of Fountain Valley Terri Phan 10200 Slater Avenue (714) 593-4400x215 Fountain Valley, CA terri.phan@fountainvalley.org City of Laguna Niguel Edgar Abrenica 30111 Crown Valley Parkway (949) 362-4338 Laguna Niguel, CA EAbrenica@cityoflagunaniguel.o rg City of Aliso Viejo Shaun Pelletier 12 Journey (949) 245-2533 Aliso Viejo, CA spelletier@avcity.org County of Orange Tony Le 601 N. Ross St (714)245-4580 Santa Ana, CA tony.le@ocpw.ocgov.com City of Tustin Jon Draugelis 300 Centennial Wy Tustin CA (714) 573-3164 jdraugelis@tustinca.org City of Lake Forest 2550 Commercentre Dr Tran Tran Lake Forest, CA (949)461-3485 ttran@lakeforestca.gov City of Mission Viejo Brett Canedy 200 Civic Center (949) 470-8422 Mission Viejo, CA bcanedy@cityofmissionviejo.org City of San Marcos Dylan De Bie 201 Mata Way (760)752-7550 San Marcos, CA ddebie@san-marcos.net Maintenance of 155 traffic signals, 6,000 streetlights, and Digalert services. Currently in progress. Art Torres Projects relating to Streetlighting System Maintenance, parks, facilties including routine maintenance, meter pedestal upkeep, street lighting night surveys, extraordinary maintenance, and emergency services. Ends 06/30/2024 - in progress Maintenance of 98 traffic signals and miscellaneous electrical infrastructure. Currently in progress. Art Torres Ends 06/30/26 - in progress Maintenance of 57 traffic signals including SFS and RRFB.Currently in progress. Kyle Nasser-Reis Ends 08/12/24 - in progress Maintenance of City's streetlighting infrastructure including parks, parking lots, bollards, and streetlighting. Currently in progress. Art Torres Ends 06/30/27 - in progress Maintenance of 75 traffic signals, 10k streetlights ,Fiber Optic system maintenance, Digalert services. Currently in progress. Kyle Nasser-Reis Ends 08/12/24 - in progress Maintenance of over 4000 streetlights, parking lot ligts, facilities. Currently in progress. Art Torres Ends 06/30/23 - in progress Maintenance of 109 traffic signal, 707 streertlights, Fiber Optic system , Digalert services.Currently in progress. Art Torres Ends 06/30/23 - in progress Maintenance of 117 traffic signals, lighting, and Fiber Optic Services, Digalert. Currently in progress. Art Torres Ends 09/30/23 - in progress Maintenance of 137 signals, lighting, and JOC of miscellanous electrical repair . Currently in progress. Art Torres Ends 06/30/26 - in progress 2025 Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC 5 3. FEE SCHEDULE 2025 Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC 6 4. LIST OF COMPLEMENTARY SERVICES 1.DigAlert Services – Inbound ticket review, field marking, utility coordination. Charged under time and material basis. 2.Traffic Signal Maintenance Services including preventative maintenance, emergency response, ad-hoc electrical upgrades or modifications. Charged under time and material basis. Can provide negotiated unit pricing on common routine items. 3.Fiber Optic Maintenance and Repair. Charged under time and material basis. 4.EV Charging Installation and Repair. Charged under time and material basis. Additional Services Provided by Bear 2025 Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC 7 5. STAFFING AND PROJECT ORGANIZATION Team & Experience Bear Electrical services over 100 public agencies throughout California with annual revenues of excess of $70M per year. Our proposed project team members have decades of experience performing the work requested in the RFQ. Our electrical team has worked together for over 10 providing similar services to public agencies. Field Superintendent Ralph Murillo City of La Quinta VP of Operations Brent Paulson VP / Traffic Engineer Robert Asuncion, TE Executive Team Support Project Manager Art Torres Foreman James Snowden, Jr Electrician / Crane Operator Chad Newton Construction Foreman/ Electrician Phillip Heffernan Additional Back-up Labor Resources (21) Field Electricians (8) Low Voltage / Fiber Technician (12) Laborers (2) Material Warehouse Staff Lighting Benito Hernandez 2025 Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC 8 STAFF RESUMES Ralph brings over 30 years of progressive experience in the maintenance and electrical contracting industry, rising from field laborer to his current role as Field Superintendent. In this leadership position, he is responsible for managing daily schedules and coordinating field resources to ensure all tasks and work orders are executed efficiently and to specification. Ralph currently oversees operations for BEAR’s Southern California office, where he leads multiple foreman electricians, supervises warehouse and materials personnel, and actively contributes to hands-on electrical fieldwork. His comprehensive knowledge, team leadership, and operational oversight are key to maintaining high performance and service standards across all projects. Ralph Murillo Regional Field Superintendent Ex p e r i e n c e Electrician Computer Services Co. | 1995-2016 | Baldwin Park, CA •Traffic Signal Maintenance •Streetlight Maintenance •Fiber Optic / Copper / Wireless Communication •ITS Deployment •Traffic Signal Upgrades/ Modifications IMSA - Work Zone Safety IMSA - Traffic Signals Field Electrician I/II/III IMSA Fiber Optic Technician OSHA 30 Certified Field Superintendent Bear Electrical Solutions, | 2016-present | Anaheim, CA Responsible for providing the proper resources to internal and external customers. Develops the work schedule and ensures it meets customers’ expectations. Manages 14 field staff, including electricians and warehouse/laborers. •Traffic Signal Maintenance, Emergency Response, Repair & Troubleshooting. •New Signal Commissioning / ITS Deployment •Responsible for hiring and training new employees. •Repair and troubleshoot traffic signals and communication equipment. •24/7/365 On-Call duty response General Electrician#141087 Certifications Licenses 2025 Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC 9 As the designated Account Manager, Art will be the first point of contact for the City. Art can provide estimates and scheduling to the City. Art will communicate project expectations to BEAR staff for each on-call work order. Art will also perform project close-out procedures, including invoicing, warranty registration (if applicable), and documentation. Art Torres Account Manager and Designated Office Coordinator Ex p e r i e n c e IMSA Work Zone IMSA Traffic Signal Level I IMSA Traffic Signal Level II IMSA Traffic Signal Level III Regional Project Manager Bear Electrical Solutions | 2016-present | Anaheim, CA •Account project management and designated office coordinator for agencies •Review and prepare contract invoices for extraordinary and routine maintenance billings •Prepares estimates and proposals to agencies for extraordinary work or ad-hoc electrical projects •Provides communication and monthly status meetings with agencies regarding routine maintenance programs •Reports to Vice President of Operations Traffic Signal Electrician Computer Services Company | 2006-2016 | Baldwin Park, CA •Traffic signal construction and maintenance •Trained new employees Certifications STAFF RESUMES Licenses NEC# 115259-G 2025 Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC 10 James Snowden will be designated construction foreman to lead construction activities for the City. Experienced in streetlight construction, James will coordinate construction work according to priorities and plans; allocating general and daily responsibilities as well as supervise and train workers. James will also ensure manpower and resources are properly assigned and adequate for safe and sustainable construction practices. James Snowden Construction Foreman - Electrician Ex p e r i e n c e IMSA Work Zone IMSA Traffic Signal Level I / II OSHA 30 EVITP Certified (Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure) Signal and Rigging Certified (Crane) Construction Foreman - Electrician Bear Electrical Solutions | 2022-present | Anaheim, CA •Troubleshoot and repair streetlights and traffic signals •Supervise and train electricians and laborers •Perform new construction activities including conduit, pullbox, wiring, foundation, and pole installations. •Progress reports to management •Monitor construction expenditures and ensure work remains within budget •Crane Operator Electrician – Construction team ILB Electric| 2017-2022 | Corona, CA •Erect new traffic signals and streetlights from the ground up •Auger and pour new foundations •Remove old poles and foundations and install new in place •Pull wire through conduits for signalized intersections. •Supervised directional boring operations. •Terminated conduits, installed new pullboxes, concrete restoration supervision of apprentices. Certifications STAFF RESUMES CA Electrician NEC# 166842 Licenses 2025 Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC 11 Phillip is an experienced construction and maintenance electrician that will be assigned to work on construction-based work for the City. He specializes in streetlights installation, EV charging stations, communication infrastructure (fiber optic, networking cables), and other ITS infrastructure. Phillip Heffernan Construction & Maintenance Electrician Ex p e r i e n c e IMSA Work Zone IMSA Traffic Signal Level I FOA Fiber Optic Technician ETA International Fiber Optic Technician Electric Vehicle Infrastructure 1 Certification OSHA 30 Certification Bucket Truck and Aerial Work certified Electrician Bear Electrical Solutions | 2023-present | Anaheim, CA •Construction, Installation, and Maintenance of Traffic Signals, Streetlights and Equipment •Electric Vehicle Charging Station Maintenance and Installation •Fiber Optic splicing, testing, and maintenance •Communication configuration of network switches and devices for networks Electrical Instructor Orange County Electrical Training Trust | 2022-present | Santa Ana, CA •Instructs apprenticeship programs – Inside Wireman, Sound Installer, and Intelligent Traffic Systems •Provides the necessary training for electrical student candidates to become journeyman level electricians. Certifications STAFF RESUMES Electrician ILB Electric | 2016-2023 | Corona, CA •Traffic signal construction and maintenance •Manage construction crews for streetlight, traffic signal projects CA Licensed NEC# 170250-G Licenses Electrician Asplundh Construction | 2013-2015 | Buena Park, CA •Traffic signal construction and maintenance •Manage construction crews for streetlight, traffic signal projects 2025 Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC 12 Chad Newton is a highly experienced crane operator with over 5,000 hours of documented operating time across a wide range of construction and infrastructure projects. Known for his precision, safety- first mindset, and reliability in high-pressure environments, Chad consistently delivers efficient support for both planned and emergency operations. His expertise extends to rigging, load calculations, and coordinating with ground crews to ensure seamless and secure lifting operations. Chad also serves as on-call support for urgent or extraordinary work, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to project continuity. Chad Newton Crane Operator / Electrician Ex p e r i e n c e IMSA Work Zone IMSA Traffic Signal Level I/II National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) Flagger Certified OSHA 10 Traffic Signal Technician / Crane Operator Bear Electrical Solutions | 2022-present | Anaheim, CA •Traffic Signal Maintenance – Routine and Emergency Response Technician (Initial response and permanent repair) •Traffic Signal infrastructure installation and repair (including conduits, pole foundations, TS gear, ITS) Traffic Signal Electrician Yunex | 2011-2022 | Anaheim, CA •Traffic signal construction and maintenance •Crane Operator •Emergency response and repair of traffic signals Certifications STAFF RESUMES Licenses Class A Drivers License Electrical IBEW Apprenticeship Graduate 2025 Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC 13 Benito brings over a decade of hands-on experience in municipal electrical work, with a strong focus on high-voltage streetlighting systems operating at 6kV. He is fully trained in the safe handling, maintenance, and repair of high-voltage infrastructure and has consistently demonstrated his ability to troubleshoot complex issues in the field. Over the years, Benito has supported long-term maintenance contracts for various public agencies, gaining a deep understanding of municipal standards, safety protocols, and operational best practices. His reliability, technical proficiency, and commitment to quality make him a valuable asset on any public works project involving streetlighting or roadway electrical systems. Benito Hernandez Streetlight Electrician Ex p e r i e n c e High Voltage Trained / Certified IMSA Work Zone IMSA Traffic Signal Level I / II OSHA 30 Bucket Truck Certified Journeyman Electrician Bear Electrical Solutions | 2019-present | Anaheim, CA •Has performed municipal maintenance since 2019 •Troubleshoot streetlights including making repairs to wires, conduit, and fixtures. •Performs knockdown repairs including breaking out caps from streetlight poles, inspecting bolts and confirming whether foundations can be reused. •Install proprietary equipment such as cameras and other ITS equipment on existing electrical infrastructure. •Performs inspections and follow up response to conduits that were hit by other contractors in the City. •Fabricate materials to be retrofitted to LED lights. •Document and report all work utilizing the City’s GIS system. Journeyman Electrician ILB Electric| 2013-2019 | Corona, CA •Troubleshoot streetlights for the City of Newport Beach •Retrofitted 60% of Newport Beach’s streetlights to LED. •Performed emergency response services including knockdowns, power outages, contractor damage. •Performed night surveys and lighting assessments as directed by the City of Newport Beach staff. •Concrete finisher; knowledgeable with service pedestal installation •Knowledgeable with high voltage equipment with oil can. Certifications STAFF RESUMES CA State Electrician NEC# E110631-G Licenses 2025 Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC 14 6. DISCLOSURES Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC, its partners, and employees do not have any alleged significant prior or ongoing agreement failure, any civil or criminal litigation or investigation pending, which any party has been judged guilty or liable within the last five (5) years. Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC, has no information to disclose and has no negative history. Disclosures Page 8 of 40 ATTACHMENT 2 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal I, ________________________________________ (name) hereby acknowledge and confirm that _______________________________________________ (name of company) has reviewed the City’s indemnification and minimum insurance requirements as listed in Exhibits E and F of the City’s 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 ________________________________ of __________________________________, (Title) (Company) Commercial General Liability (at least as broad as ISO CG 0001) $5,000,000 (per occurrence); $10,000,000 (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 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 Robert Asuncion Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC. Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC.Vice President Page 9 of 40 ATTACHMENT 3 NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT FORM Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal I, ________________________________________ (name) hereby declare as follows: I am _________________________________ of ______________________________, (Title) (Company) the party making the foregoing proposal, that the proposal is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation; that the proposal is genuine and not collusive or sham; that the proposer has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other proposer to put in a false or sham proposal, and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any proposer or anyone else to put in a sham proposal, or that anyone shall refrain from proposing; that the proposer has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the proposal price of the proposer or any other proposer, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the proposal price, or of that of any other proposer, or to secure any advantage against the public body awarding the agreement of anyone interested in the proposed agreement; that all statements contained in the proposal are true; and, further, that the proposer has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her proposal price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative hereto, or paid, and will not pay, any fee to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, proposal depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham proposal. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Proposer Signature: ______________________________________________________ Proposer Name: ______________________________________________________ Proposer Title: ______________________________________________________ Company Name: ______________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ Robert Asuncion Vice President Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC. Robert Asuncion Vice President Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC. HQ: 1252 State Street, Alviso, CA 95002 Regional Office: 1114 E. Kimberley, Anaheim, CA 92807 Page 10 of 40 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 N/A