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Nichols Consulting Engineers, CHTD (NCE)March 6, 2026 City of La Quinto PROPOSAL Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update Project No. 2025-04 - Submitted By: N C E 2300 E Katella Avenue, Suite 125 Anaheim, CA 92806 (657) 275-3018 Anaheim I Lake Tahoe I Point Richmond I Oakland I Sacramento I Reno I Scottsdale City of La Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 40 Table of Contents Proposal 1. Cover Letter...................................................................................................................................................................... 1 2. Firm Background, Qualifications, and Experience............................................................................................................. 2 FirmBackground................................................................................................................................................................... 2 RequiredFirm Information....................................................................................................................................................2 FirmProfile............................................................................................................................................................................2 Qualifications..........................................................................................................................................................3 Expertise.................................................................................................................................................................3 3. References of California Government Agencies................................................................................................................ 5 Project Examples with References............................................................................................................................5 4. Complete Fee Schedule..................................................................................................................................................... 9 5. List of Complementary Services Offered by NCE along with Prices.................................................................................... 9 6. Staffing and Project Organization................................................................................................................................... 10 Staffing................................................................................................................................................................................10 ProjectOrganization............................................................................................................................................................ 12 7. Approach and Methodology........................................................................................................................................... 13 ProjectApproach and Methodology................................................................................................................................... 13 Standardsand Expectations................................................................................................................................................13 Valueof the PMP................................................................................................................................................................. 13 NCEPMP Methodology.......................................................................................................................................................13 NCEQuality Management Approach................................................................................................................................... 13 TaskDescriptions................................................................................................................................................................ 14 OptionalTasks..................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Methodology and Approach for Effective Project Completion........................................................................................... 22 8. Project Schedule............................................................................................................................................................. 23 ProposedProject Timeline..................................................................................................................................................23 9. Subcontracting Services..................................................................................................................................................23 10. Disclosures...................................................................................................................................................................... 24 11. Required RFP Forms and Addenda.................................................................................................................................. 24 RFPForms............................................................................................................................................................................ 24 Addenda.............................................................................................................................................................................. 24 Appendix A - Key Personnel Resumes Appendix B - Required RFP Forms and Addenda RIM3X Collaboration. Commitment. Confidence:" 1. Cover Letter March 6, 2026 Carley Escarrega, Administrative Technician City of La Quinta, Public Works Department 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253 RE: Proposal for Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 Dear Ms. Escarrega and Members of the Selection Committee: NCE is pleased to submit our proposal to update the City of La Quinta's (City) Pavement Management Plan (PMP). With over 35 years of experience and more than 220 public agency clients across California —including 90+ in Southern California—NCE is one of the state's most experienced pavement specialty firms. Our hands-on work in Coachella Valley communities, including Cathedral City and other Riverside County agencies, gives us direct familiarity with the desert climate conditions, thermal cycling, and accelerated pavement aging that La Quinta's 128.3 centerline -mile network faces every day. The Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Act (RMRA) is expected to provide the City with approximately $1.1 million for FY 2026/27. An updated PMP is a critical tool to help the City meet California Transportation Commission (CTC) reporting obligations, strengthen future funding applications, and make informed decisions about pavement investment priorities. NCE is a nationally recognized pavement specialty firm with 35 years of experience supporting over 220 agencies across California, including 90+ in Southern California. We offer the following key features and value-added benefits to the City's project: • Extensive Coachella Valley and desert community experience —including work with Cathedral City and multiple Riverside County agencies —provides deep familiarity with desert pavement challenges such as thermal cracking, oxidative aging, and UV -accelerated surface distress. Our team delivers maintenance and rehabilitation strategies tailored to La Quinta's unique environment. • MicroPAVER expertise and a track record of PMP delivery for over 220 agencies in California and more than 300 nationwide ensure a technically rigorous, APWA-compliant pavement management program. • OCTA-certified inspectors conduct visual distress surveys in accordance with ASTM D6433, providing consistent and reliable pavement condition data across La Quinta's entire street network. • Strong Southern California local agency expertise, with 90+ clients —including Beaumont, Corona, Riverside, Wildomar, Cathedral City, San Dimas, and San Marcos —demonstrates our fluency in RMRA compliance, SB 1 requirements, and CTC reporting. • An experienced project team led by Vivek Jha, MS, PE (Client/Project Manager), with QA/QC by Vijay Pulijal, MS, PE, PMP and James Signore, PhD, PE, and field and technical engineering key support led by Timin Punnackal, PE, Mahmoud Samara, MS, PE, and Jim Bui, PE. • GIS integration with the City's ArcGIS Pro environment, including review and update of right-of-way shapefiles, segment linkage, and development of user-friendly maps for staff and public engage with the PMP data. NCE acknowledges receipt of Addendum No. 1 dated February 24, 2026. This proposal, including the cost proposal, is valid for ninety (90) days from the bid closing date. NCE accepts the City's Agreement for Contract Services, meets the required insurance coverage, and will comply with all specified terms and conditions. As Principal of NCE, I am authorized to negotiate and sign contracts on behalf of the firm. I will also serve as the Client/Project Manager and primary point of contact for this proposal. I can be reached at (657) 275-3018 (office), (909) 362-7936 (mobile), or via email at VJha@ncenet.com. The project office for this contract and mailing address is 2300 E. Katella Avenue, Suite 125, Anaheim, CA 92806. We appreciate your consideration and look forward to the opportunity to serve the City of La Quinta on this important project. Sincerely, Nichols Consulting Engineers, CHTD (NCE) �we,(, Vivek Jha, MS, PE, Principal Engineering & Environmental Services Anaheim, CA 2300 E Katella Avenue, Suite 125 Anaheim, CA 92806 (657)275-3018 City of La Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 2. Firm Background, Qualifications, and Experience Firm Background Required Firm Information The table below provides required firm information in the order requested in the RFP. Nichols Consulting Engineers, CHTD, has operated as NCE since 1990, for over 35 years. NCE's Tax Identification Number (Federal Employer Identification Number) is 88-0254126. NCE brings over 35 years of experience and expertise providing pavement management solutions, including implementing, updating, conversions, and maintaining PMP systems for public agencies. During this time, NCE has also grown into a highly interdisciplinary firm, offering comprehensive services in civil and pavement engineering, asset management, landscape architecture, construction support, and environmental consulting. Our project team features key personnel including Client/Project Manager Vivek Jha, MS, PE; QA/QC Reviewers Vijay Pulijal, MS, PE, PMP, and James Signore, PhD, PE; Project Engineer Timin Punnackal, PE; Pavement Engineer Mahmoud Samara, MS, PE; and civil engineering technical support led by Jim Bui, PE. They are supported by experienced PMP analysts, staff engineers, certified field technicians, and subconsultants, ensuring a thorough and technically sound approach to project delivery. Resumes for key personnel and specialty subconsultant staff are included in Appendix A, as recommended in the Q&A and agreed to by the City. NCE is a privately held company incorporated was incorporated in the State of Nevada on December 27, 1989. NCE is independently owned and is not a subsidiary of a parent company. Firm Profile ,�4 NCE is a client -focused engineering, science, planning, and construction services firm with over 125 VIO N C E employees across seven offices in California, Nevada, and Arizona. With more than three decades of expertise in pavement technology —including pavement and asset management, materials, roadway design, and applied research—NCE has earned the trust of local agencies, state departments of transportation, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the National Academies to deliver practical, economical, and sustainable solutions. We have supported over 220 public sector clients, including more than 90 in Southern California, ranging from large counties to small municipalities. NCE has designed thousands of roadways and conducted pavement condition surveys on state highways in 12 states and local networks throughout California, covering over 120,000 miles of pavements —including alleys, trails, and parking lots. Our field data collection methods range from walking surveys in accordance with ASTM standards to specialized automated equipment that captures pavement distresses, roughness, structural strength (deflection testing), and asset data such as signs, signals, curb ramps, markings, and sidewalks. Automated surveys are safer, more efficient, and enable nearly the entire network to be assessed, unlike walking surveys that typically sample only a portion. Additionally, roadside assets such as traffic signs, curb ramps, pavement striping, and sidewalks can also be collected and inventoried during the same mobilization. About 85% of our revenue is generated from government agencies, providing us with deep insight into current regulations, policies, and industry standards. Our longstanding work with public sector clients has given us a thorough understanding of applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including those of the City, Riverside County, Caltrans, California MUTCD, and Greenbook engineering standards and guidelines. As a result, our clients benefit from proactive compliance, streamlined project delivery, and reduced risk. Management and delivery of this project will be handled by our local Anaheim office. City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 Qualifications NCE's qualifications are built on decades of experience delivering pavement management solutions to public agencies of all sizes. Our team combines technical expertise, innovative approaches, and a deep understanding of industry standards to support agencies in effectively managing and maintaining their pavement networks. NCE's civil design engineers and technicians are experienced in preparing plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates for local and state transportation projects, as well as municipal facilities and amenities. Our professionals adhere to stringent quality control procedures and guidelines, ensuring that all design documents align with industry standards and relevant local, state, and community regulations. Our core expertise, demonstrating our ability to deliver successful PMP projects, is summarized below. Expertise Pavement and Asset Management — NCE is a nationally recognized leader in pavement solutions, supporting many public agencies in California and the West Coast. We offer comprehensive expertise in pavement management, asset management, civil engineering, and pavement design, evaluation, and analysis. Proficient with leading software such as MicroPAVER, StreetSaver°, and Cartegraph, which serve 76% of California agencies, we help clients plan effective regional multi -year capital improvement programs. NCE actively participates in over 10 pavement and asset management committees SAVE at the Transportation Research Board and has led the Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment STREETS with the League of California Cities since 2008. We assess local road conditions, report on system status, and develop funding strategies for California's transportation network. We also support Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) in assessing pavement budget needs for Southern California, including Riverside County agencies. Right -of -Way Asset Inventory and Inspection — NCE's expert team efficiently collects detailed right-of-way asset data alongside pavement distress surveys, maximizing mobilization efficiency and delivering cost savings for the City. Using advanced GPS and 360-degree Street Scan technology, we capture high -resolution street -level imagery with approximately 1-meter accuracy, supporting the development of a robust citywide asset database. Our asset inventories are delivered in both detailed tabular reports and industry -standard GIS formats, such as ESRI File Geodatabase (gdb), fully compatible with ESRI ArcGIS Pro. We also offer secure data -hosting services via ArcGIS Online. The Street Scan delivers precise inventory and inspection data for roadside assets such as traffic signs, sidewalks, curbs, ADA ramps, pavement and curb markings, cross gutters, speed humps, storm drains, and guardrails or barricades. Pavement Design & Analysis — Pavement designs, plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) are NCE's specialty, and we offer extensive experience and expertise with pavement treatment alternatives. Our civil and geotechnical engineers not only understand the types of pavements and treatment options but also recognize the significance and cost implications of proper roadway support on competent subgrade soils to limit future settlement and cracking. Unlike traditional civil firms who rely solely on core samples, we employ our pavement survey expertise in conjunction with deflection data, continuous thickness data using ground penetrating radar (GPR), and materials testing to assess the engineering properties of the existing roadway more accurately. This comprehensive approach allows us to deliver more durable, cost- effective, and sustainable pavement solutions tailored to each client's needs. Multi -Year Pavement Management Plan — NCE has extensive experience developing multi -year pavement management work plans for cities and counties throughout California. Our process includes budget analysis based on each agency's criteria, street selection using pavement condition index (PCI) and agency priorities, field confirmation of treatments, aggregation or grouping of streets as needed, evaluation of roads in poor condition, and the separation or combination of surface seal and rehabilitation paving programs. We prepare comprehensive final lists and maps to support effective decision -making and resource allocation. NCE has developed multi -year paving plans for similar municipalities such as Anaheim, Baldwin Park, Beaumont, Cathedral City, Corona, Highland, Monterey Park, Redondo Beach, San Bernardino, Thousand Oaks, Yorba Linda, and the County of Orange. City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 a Deploying Pavement Technologies — Pavement sustainability plays a vital role in the economic, environmental, and social well- being of local streets and roads, which now function as integrated, multimodal transportation systems. Our civil and geotechnical engineers are experienced in a variety of pavement types, treatment options, and the cost impacts of proper design for long-term performance. We enhance traditional core sampling by combining inspection expertise with coring, deflection data, and materials testing to more accurately assess existing roadway conditions. Selecting the right pavement technology is critical, with key considerations including cost, performance, maintenance, traffic, access, pavement properties, geometry, and climate. By leveraging advanced rehabilitation techniques and materials —such as new binders, additives, and polymers —we deliver tailored solutions that extend pavement life and maximize value. '1 d & Pavement and Civil Engineering — NCE delivers innovative pavement engineering and civil infrastructure solutions for public agencies and private clients. Our team's experience spans PS&E development for a wide range of roadway projects, including drainage, ADA upgrades, curbs, gutters, striping, and utility relocation. We provide comprehensive services —from planning and assessment to design and construction management —for roadway rehabilitation, pavement preservation, Complete Streets, and multimodal corridors. Our expertise includes pavement evaluation, materials selection, Gvi an Pavement Design PS E structural design, and integrating green infrastructure and advanced in D' W BarAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIi technologies. By applying current standards and best practices from Caltrans, FHWA, and NACTO, we ensure durable, sustainable results. We collaborate with trusted contractors to optimize constructability and cost efficiency. NCE is recognized for our work on thousands of streets and roads, with recent projects in Alhambra, Diamond Bar, Glendale, Huntington Park, Redondo Beach, San Marino, Yorba Linda, and Santa Barbara City and County. GIS Analysis, Modeling, and Mapping — NCE staff have extensive expertise in the GIS needs of public agencies and recognize the critical role of geospatial data in resource management, impact analysis, and decision -making. We develop thoughtful tools for efficient management, deployment, and sharing of spatial data —both internally and with the public. Our experience spans GIS development and analysis, cartography, and asset management for cities, counties, and regional transportation agencies. Services include mobile data collection, integration with asset and pavement management software, advanced mapping using the latest ESRI` software (ArcGIS1 and ArcGIS Pro), and creating GIS linkages that connect pavement management and asset data directly to geospatial platforms. This approach streamlines data sharing and analysis, helping clients make informed decisions, optimize resources, and achieve their infrastructure goals. Special Equipment— NCE can evaluate pavement structural conditions using advanced technologies such as Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and deflection testing with our Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD). GPR is a non-destructive method that provides detailed subsurface profiles, allowing for the identification of layer thicknesses, moisture intrusion, and potential voids within pavement systems. FWD simulates the load of a passing wheel by dropping a known weight onto a loading plate resting on the pavement surface, with sensors measuring the resulting deflections at various distances from the load. This data helps engineers assess the stiffness and Failing Weight Deflectometer load -bearing properties of pavement layers and subgrade, identify weak spots, and determine the need for maintenance or rehabilitation. Together, these technologies pinpoint weak areas, guide rehabilitation design, and improve maintenance planning and budget optimization. Innovative Automated Survey System — Recent advancements have revolutionized pavement condition assessment, shifting from traditional, labor-intensive "boots on the ground" methods to high-speed, automated vehicle surveys. Our system integrates roadway sensors, digital pavement laser scanners, and advanced Al technologies for data processing. Unlike other automated systems that scan only travel lanes, our approach delivers thorough curb -to -curb, full -width sampling, ensuring complete pavement coverage. This enables the accurate identification of pavement distresses, including those near parking lanes and pavement edges —that are often overlooked by conventional surveys. Our full two-lane LiDAR scan data is post - processed using advanced automation, data algorithms, and AI/machine learning tools. These technologies analyze roadway profiles to determine the type, severity, and extent of pavement distresses, and calculate the PCI. The result is more reliable, detailed, and actionable pavement condition data for agencies, supporting better decision -making and asset management. City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 Experience NCE has performed PMP implementations and updates for more jurisdictions than any other firm in California, supporting over 220 public sector clients —including more than 90 in Southern California and more than 300 nationwide —ranging from large counties to small municipalities. Our recent local experience spans Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties, delivering tailored PMP and asset management solutions throughout the region. In Riverside County, NCE has delivered tailored PMP and asset management solutions for the Cities of Corona, Cathedral City, Riverside, Wildomar, and Beaumont, utilizing both StreetSaver° and MicroPAVER platforms. For Corona (over 320 centerline miles), NCE has supported the PMP since 1999, providing pavement condition surveys, updates, asset inventories, a citywide sidewalk and curb ramp assessment, GIS mapping, and ongoing technical support. In Cathedral City (157 centerline miles), we developed and implemented a comprehensive PMP with automated pavement inspections, PCI calculations, asset inventories, GIS integration, and specialized services such as flood damage assessments and FEMA funding support. For Riverside (over 800 centerline miles), NCE performed pavement condition surveys, PMP updates, asset inventories, and a pavement impact fee study to support funding strategies. In Wildomar (about 80 centerline miles), our services included PMP implementation and updates, pavement condition surveys, technical support, a pavement impact fee study, and asset inventory using advanced data collection technologies. For Beaumont (approximately 135 centerline miles), NCE implemented and updated the PMP for the entire street network, conducted pavement condition surveys and asset inventories, and provided technical guidance — including automated asset inventory services —to help the city manage and preserve its roadway infrastructure. Additionally, for the City of San Bernardino —a neighboring county agency—NCE updated the PMP and right-of-way asset inventory for the entire 550 centerline mile network. Our team provided semi -automated, ASTM D6433-compliant pavement condition data collection; a comprehensive inventory of right-of-way assets including traffic signs, curb ramps, sidewalks, pavement markings, curbs and gutters, trees, light poles, and bike lanes; GIS integration; and the development of a 3-year PCI- based work plan. These services enabled the City of San Bernardino to make data -driven decisions, optimize maintenance strategies, and maximize infrastructure investments —demonstrating NCE's capacity to deliver large-scale, high -quality pavement and asset management solutions for public agencies throughout Southern California. NCE's financial stability, depth of technical resources, and commitment to quality assurance make us a trusted partner for pavement and asset management projects. We maintain robust internal controls and continually invest in staff training and advanced technologies to ensure we have the highest standards in service delivery. Our multidisciplinary team combines expertise in pavement evaluation, asset inventory, GIS integration, and long-term maintenance planning, enabling us to deliver comprehensive, data -driven solutions tailored to each client's unique network. NCE is dedicated to helping Riverside County and neighboring agencies optimize their infrastructure investments —improving roadway safety and performance, extending pavement life, and supporting long-term sustainability goals. With a solid record of successful project delivery, NCE consistently meets the financial and technical requirements necessary to support our clients' infrastructure management objectives. 3. References of California Government Agencies Project Examples with References NCE has partnered with numerous California cities and counties —many of them repeat clients —to deliver pavement management programs that meet municipal goals and regulatory requirements. The following pages present project examples that demonstrate our experience with PMP implementations and updates of similar size and complexity to the work requested in this RFP. These projects were successfully performed by our unified project team, serving in the same capacity as proposed for this assignment. Each example includes client reference information, and we encourage the City of La Quinta staff to contact these clients to verify our performance. In addition, our proposed key personnel, along with their respective roles, are also listed for each example. City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 a Project Description: NCE has maintained a decade -long partnership with the City of Anaheim since 2013, managing their PMP in full compliance with OCTA Measure M2 requirements. Our approach covers 584 centerline miles through systematic ASTM D6433 assessments, International Roughness Index data collection, and rigorous quality control protocols. We have consistently delivered strategic funding scenarios targeting optimal network performance-75 PCI for arterials and 71 PCI for locals —while effectively managing backlog constraints. This proven track record led to the successful completion of the 2022/23 i9a PMP update and the Arterial Streets 5-Year Plan. Based on our performance with the City, NCE was awarded another contract to update the City's PMP from 2025-2029. Project Outcome: NCE's partnership with the City of Anaheim has helped the City achieve and maintain targeted PCI goals for arterial and local streets while meeting OCTA Measure M2 requirements. The 2022/23 PMP update and Arterial Streets 5-Year Plan provided clear strategies for funding allocation and maintenance prioritization, supporting data -driven decisions and long-term asset preservation. These efforts directly support the development of a 5-year Capital Plan for maintenance projects by identifying priorities, aligning improvements with available budgets, and establishing a strategic schedule. NCE's expertise and service have strengthened Anaheim's PMP and earned continued trust, as shown by the City's selection of NCE for subsequent PMP updates and other projects. Key Staff: Vivek Jha (Client/Project Manager), Timin Punnackal (Project Engineer), Jim Bui (Civil Engineer), Mahmoud Samara (Pavement Engineer), Alberto Rocher (Staff Engineer/PMP Analyst), Shaun Russo (Staff Engineer/PMP Analyst), Franc Escobedo (Senior Field Technician), and Joseph DeLeon (Senior Field Technician). Project Description: Since 2017, NCE has partnered with the City of Redondo Beach to deliver pavement management services tailored to the City's needs. Across multiple PMP updates, NCE has refreshed the Pavement Management Program and right-of-way asset inventory in accordance with ASTM D6433, including pavement coring, laboratory testing, and field verification for accurate condition assessment. Each update has a!f featured detailed pavement condition surveys, PCI calculations, and scenario modeling to ` evaluate funding and maintenance strategies. / NCE developed a robust asset inventory, integrated GIS mapping, and provided technical' support and training to City staff. Network analysis has identified maintenance priorities, informed multi -year work plans, and guided street -specific treatment recommendations. NCE is preparing PS&E packages for annual roadway maintenance and rehabilitation to ensure projects align with PMP priorities, budgets, and long-term performance goals. Project Outcome: NCE's enhancements to Redondo Beach's PMP have created a robust, data -driven foundation for prioritizing maintenance and rehabilitation. The updated PMP, featuring a complete asset inventory and GIS integration, enables informed decisions and strategic project alignment with network needs. These improvements directly support the development of a 5-year Capital Plan City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 E by identifying priorities, optimizing funding, and advancing long-term roadway sustainability. As a result, Redondo Beach is projected to save nearly $1.5 million over the next three years while improving pavement conditions and preserving its roadway network for the future. Key Staff VivekJha (Client/Project Manager), Timin Punnackal (Project Engineer), James Signore (Pavement QA/QC Manager/Pavement Design Lead), Mahmoud Samara (Pavement Engineer), Alberto Rocher (Staff Engineer/PMP Analyst), Shaun Russo (Staff Engineer/PMP Analyst), Franc Escobedo (Senior Field Technician), and Joseph DeLeon (Senior Field Technician). Project Description: NCE assisted the City of Cathedral City in developing and implementing a PMP for 157 centerline miles, drawing on our expertise in desert climate pavement management. Services included PMP software selection, database development, ASTM D6433 automated condition inspections, PCI calculations, maintenance strategy updates, life cycle cost analyses, and identification of five-year funding needs with investment scenarios. NCE also provided specialized support such as wide transverse crack investigation in the Cove Neighborhood, flood damage assessments, FEMA funding ;t"_ assistance, staff training, technical support, and presentations to staff and City Council. Project Outcome: NCE's tailored PMP provided Cathedral City with a data -driven framework for effective maintenance planning and resource allocation. The City gained clear insight into pavement conditions, funding requirements, and the impact of various investment scenarios. Our specialized analyses, staff training, and technical support enabled City staff to address unique challenges, obtain FEMA funding, and communicate priorities to stakeholders. These efforts have positioned Cathedral City to make informed decisions, optimize funding, and ensure the long-term resilience and performance of its roadway infrastructure. Key Staff: VivekJha (Client/Project Manager), Timin Punnackal (Project Engineer), Mahmoud Samara (Pavement Engineer), Alberto Rocher (Staff Engineer/PMP Analyst), Shaun Russo (Staff Engineer/PMP Analyst), Franc Escobedo (Senior Field Technician), and Joseph DeLeon (Senior Field Technician). Project Description: NCE was selected by the City of San Bernardino to update its PMP and right-of-way (ROW) asset inventory for the entire network of 620 centerline miles. The scope included updating the PMP in accordance with ASTM D6433, developing multi -year paving plans —including a 3-year work plan based on PCI data —and selecting treatments informed by field -verified pavement recommendations. NCE engineers marked out base repairs prior to construction each year, Alk with this data used to generate GIS maps for easy access and future reference. In addition,A7014aw NCE inventoried ROW assets such as traffic signs, curb ramps, sidewalks, pavement �. markings, curbs and gutters, curb markings, City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 trees and tree wells, light poles, and bike lanes. All PMP and asset data are now accessible to City staff via StreetSaver® and a web dashboard. Project Outcome: NCE's work provided the City of San Bernardino with a comprehensive, data -driven foundation for managing its roadway network. The integration of semi -automated pavement condition data, detailed ROW asset inventory, and GIS mapping enabled the City to make informed decisions on maintenance priorities and capital planning. The 3-year PCI-based work plan and accessible data platforms support efficient resource allocation, long-term asset preservation, and sustainable management of transportation infrastructure. Key Staff: Vivek Jha (Client/Project Manager), Timin Punnackal (Project Engineer), Mahmoud Samara (Pavement Engineer), Alberto Rocher (Staff Engineer/PMP Analyst), Shaun Russo (Staff Engineer/PMP Analyst), Franc Escobedo (Senior Field Technician), Joseph DeLeon (Senior Field Technician), Nate Bech of ARRB Systems (Field Supervisor), and Jonathan Groeger of Transconomy (Technology Lead). Project Description: Since 1999, NCE has partnered with the City of Corona to implement and maintain its PMP. NCE initially established the MicroPAVER PMP for the City and, in 2011, transitioned the City's database to the StreetSaver° platform. This transition included in-depth training for City staff and integration of the City's GIS shapefile with the StreetSaver® GIS Toolbox. Serving a network of 400 centerline miles consisting of 3,100 roadway sections, NCE has provided ongoing PMP update services over multiple cycles. These services have included sectionalizing the — street network, verifying street inventory, x conducting pavement condition surveys in accordance with ASTM D6433, calculating PCI ..- values, determining budget needs, performing what -if budget analyses, and developing 10-year street maintenance and multi -year paving plans. NCE has also formatted PMP data for the City's ArcView GIS system and delivered staff training in all aspects of the PMP. The most recent PMP update was completed in 2022/23 and included a thorough review of the pavement network and resulted in a final report that provided the City with practical data and strategic recommendations for pavement maintenance and rehabilitation. Project Outcome: NCE's partnership with the City of Corona has created a strong, data -driven foundation for effective roadway management. Regular PMP updates —including pavement condition surveys, PCI calculations, GIS integration, and multi -year paving and maintenance plans —have enabled Corona to make strategic decisions, improve maintenance efficiency, and maximize available funding. The most recent update delivered practical data and targeted recommendations, helping the City prioritize projects, optimize resources, and support a safe, reliable transportation network for the community. Key Staff: VivekJha (Client/Project Manager),Timin Punnackal (Project Engineer), Jim Bui (Civil Engineer), Mahmoud Samara (Pavement Engineer), Alberto Rocher (Staff Engineer/PMP Analyst), Shaun Russo (Staff Engineer/PMP Analyst), Franc Escobedo (Senior Field Technician), and Joseph DeLeon (Senior Field Technician). City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 v 4. Complete Fee Schedule CrTY OF LA QUINTA 2026UPDATE Haudv SteAdvitins by Personnel Plsl CUVCft SNR ENGR ►RI ENGR ENGR SNR TECN TECH CLERFCAL 601hrtg Rat—Whe) 5220 1 $250 I S190 I S175 5165 1 $125 1 $115 $115 REQUIRIDTASKS Task I - Pro)ect Orientation and Coordination IMKraPAVER Setup. G!S SMpetik Review & Kickoff Meeting) Task 2A - Pavtersant Condition Svvwys -Option A - er (Manual ASTM D6433, Or TA-CtBkna d,-176 LaMils) - I: -.� .. S; 6,300 37,750 T.* 20 - Pavement Condition Surveys - Option B (Automated Survey whicle.-176 Lane Mils) SC r_a 18,770 35,220 Task 2C - Pavement Condition Surveys - Option C m (Enhanced Autoated Covxage, `260 LAn Miles) 26.750 46,420 fask 3 - progress ar d Status Meetings (Field Meeting, Monthly Progress, PCl/MSRIDralt Report Ravie j 7,4210 T-k A - Maintenan<e and Rehabilitation Strategies - 5,760 T..,k S - Budget Main-sss and Funding Scenarios- 12.Ot0 Task 6 - Final Reports and City Councb Presentation . - - 8,110 TOTAL -Rpusrtd Taiks(Tasks li vvnh Option A) a5 :0 is 56 in 126 1 42 1 16 1 11313 1 90.133 Task 7 - Database Verification and Organi¢ation _ 12 2 - I5,%3 Task 8 - Engineering Tachnlul Support (40 hrs) - 32 2 9,870 Task 9 - Asset Inventory from Automated Su y Images JAI/Mt) will be provided on request. ASSUM►TONS AND NOTES Task 1. Iri,UW. rNArt Qr AA R data0ast stoup, rOV14W of City AnCGIS pro ShapeNes, and proftct bckotf nuetrg. City to pr"00 taictrg WS Ctnl4e11nl shapthle. Task 210pteon A): Manual usual survey of ^IM.3 cankebr, mllas (1761ans mks( usag OCTA< nrhtd rnptctors per ASTM 06433 wrath 5%r inrspwhan; In cludin field data coa teon v.hit*- Task 21OPtlon 81: Auomated svvey varrKit cover,rg same'1761ane mks: proodes disVess, rou,V1nns (IOU), and ""ing data. Task 2 (Option Q Eresanced automated coseragc of �2W lw* m4as including sddtronal alley/trail stgnief to prowdts distress, OR), and nu ting data. Task 3: Includes field kKkoN meetrg, rn Mty prort,ss me0ro r`41, and pCl U&II/dnaft report rev W meetings. Task 5: Includes 5 budget sanaros and 5-yea, Csp •i onk;OW Task 6: Assumes two drafts ♦ ore final MOP report Imiludas ona City C-4 pesentaton par Addendum %o. L Task 710ptorsal): Ind Bits WmPAVER database w,fwatM %action 0C, and Pwrmit d True Area Intagrabon Task A (Optional): a0 tours of on -call trgireenrg technical support for City staff postCekwy. 5. List of Complementary Services Offered by NCE along with Prices Task 7 (Optional) Verification and reorganization of the City's existing pavement database, Database including section boundary QC, segment linkage corrections, and MicroPAVER $15,963 Verification and data migration. Includes pavement true area calculation for each pavement Organization management section Task 8 (Optional) Up to forty (40) hours of on -call senior engineering support available to City Engineering staff following project delivery. Covers pavement questions, MicroPAVER Technical Support assistance, CIP planning guidance, and grant application support. Task 9 (Optional) Extraction of right-of-way asset inventory data (e.g., signs, curb ramps, Asset Inventory sidewalks, utility access features) from automated survey imagery using AI/ML from Automated processing, with human QA/QC to ensure >_90% accuracy against ground truth. Survey Images $8,870 To be provided upon request City of Quinta - Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 a 6. Staffing and Project Organization Staffing NCE's proposed project personnel have the relevant experience and in-depth understanding of the City's objectives required to successfully provide the pavement and asset management services as described in the City's scope of services. With our combination of local experience, proven track record of completing similar projects, recognized technical leaders who are established pavement experts, and an approach that demonstrates a detailed plan for the field inspections; the NCE team will meet the project goals, save time and money, and make leading, positive contributions to the City's pavement and asset management process. We are confident our team will effectively accomplish the City's goals and objectives for this project. To deliver the services outlined in the scope of work, NCE has brought together a team of accomplished professionals led by our Client/Project Manager, Vivek Jha, MS, PE. Vivek specializes in managing pavement, asset management, design, and rehabilitation projects for public agencies across Southern California, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery. He is supported by QA/QC Reviewers Vijay Pulijal, MS, PE, PMP, and James Signore, PhD, PE; Project Engineer Timin Punnackal, PE; Pavement Engineer Mahmoud Samara, MS, PE; and Civil Engineering Support from Jim Bui, PE. Our team is further strengthened by subconsultant partners: Nate Bech, PE, of ARRB Systems —a leader in automated pavement data collection using next -generation, OCTA/MTC-certified vehicles that collect surface, structural, and safety data in a single pass —Jonathan Groeger of Transconomy, an expert in AI -driven asset inventory, and Evan Guarino, PE, of Infrasense, a specialist in non- destructive pavement evaluation and ground penetrating radar. The NCE team also includes support staff and field technicians, all dedicated to ensuring the successful completion of the project. This well-rounded team combines technical depth, advanced technology, and a collaborative approach to deliver high -quality, data -driven results. Their qualifications are highlighted below. Vivek Jha, MS, PE, will serve as NCE's Client/Project Manager. Vivek is a Principal and Southern California Operations Manager at NCE, serving as an effective Project Manager with over 15 years of experience in the + pavement industry. He specializes in pavement design, evaluation, rehabilitation, maintenance, and asset management, with advanced expertise in GPR, FWD, StreetSaver°, and PAVER'". Since joining NCE in 2022, Vivek has overseen and contributed to more than 50 pavement management and asset management �1 projects for public agencies, including the Cities of Anaheim, Beaumont, Cathedral City, Corona, Encinitas, Highland, Lemon Grove, Poway, Riverside, San Bernardino, Wildomar, Yorba Linda, and San Diego County. Vijay Pulijal, MS, PE, PMP, will serve as the QA/QC Reviewer. Vijay is a licensed California Civil Engineer and 1 certified Project Management Professional, currently serving as a Principal Engineer at NCE. Throughout his F 21-year career, he has successfully managed over 170 PMP and asset management projects, consistently providing cost-effective and high -quality solutions for public agencies throughout California. Recently, Vijay ��a has expanded his knowledge to include Al technologies relevant to asset management. This includes implementing advanced data collection methods for evaluating pavement conditions and managing non - pavement assets such as traffic signs, streetlights, and signals. He also brings MTC StreetSaver° expertise. James Signore, PhD, PE will serve as the QA/QC Reviewer focusing on pavements. James is a licensed California Civil Engineer and Principal Pavement Engineer at NCE with over 27 years of experience in research, consulting, and teaching. He serves as Principal Investigator for an on -call pavement engineering contract with Caltrans, overseeing statewide pavement evaluation and management projects. James is a sought-after pavement expert, providing quality control and technical oversight for countywide PMP updates and serving as QA/QC Manager and Pavement Specialist for projects in Redondo Beach, Diamond Bar, Anaheim, Mission Viejo, San Marino, Glendale, Huntington Park, Thousand Oaks, and San Diego County. Timin Punnackal, MS, PE, will serve as the Project Engineer. Timin is a Senior Engineer at NCE with over 16 MLyears of experience in transportation and infrastructure projects. He has extensive expertise in pavement and asset management, roadway rehabilitation, and is highly proficient in analysis software such as StreetSaver®, PAVER'", AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design, and GIS-based tools. Timin has played a key role in data collection, condition assessment, scenario analysis, and multi -year work plan development for similar projects including the Cities of Anaheim, Beaumont, Cathedral City, Corona, Diamond Bar, Encinitas, Highland, Lake Forest, Lemon Grove, Poway, Riverside, San Bernardino, Wildomar, and San Diego County. City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 E Mahmoud Samara, MS, PE, will serve as the Pavement Engineer. Mahmoud is a Professional Civil Engineer and Pavement Engineer at NCE with expertise in pavement design, evaluation, rehabilitation, maintenance, and asset management. He is highly proficient in laboratory performance characterization, life cycle cost analysis, non-destructive testing (FWD), and pavement management systems such as StreetSaver® and PAVER". Mahmoud has played a key role in complex PMP and asset management projects for public N, agencies in Southern California, including condition surveys, PCI calculations, and multi -year maintenance planning for cities such as Anaheim, Beaumont, Encinitas, San Bernardino, Wildomar, and San Diego County. Shaun Russo will serve as a Staff Engineer/PMP Analyst. Shaun joined NCE in 2023 as a PMP Analyst, bringing over five years of experience in leading Public Works projects across Southern California. He has managed and supported a wide range of initiatives for more than 60 local agencies, including pavement and sidewalk management programs, right-of-way asset inventories, and GIS technical support. He is experienced in all phases of pavement and sidewalk management, from data collection and analysis to planning and implementation. His recent contributions to similar PMP and asset management projects include the Cities of Anaheim, Beaumont, Encinitas, Redondo Beach, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego County, Alberto Rocher, MS, will serve as a Staff Engineer/PMP Analyst. Alberto joined NCE in 2023 as a Staff Engineer and has since contributed to over 20 PMP projects in Southern California. He has also participated in multiple asset inventory projects, analyzing more than 500 centerline miles and collecting over 15,000 pavement markings and signs in accordance with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. He is proficient with AutoCAD, and PMP software such as MicroPAVER and StreetSaver®. Some of the municipal PMP projects he has supported include Anaheim, Beaumont, Cathedral City, Corona, Encinitas, Redondo Beach, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Wildomar, as well as Oragne and San Diego Counties. 1 Franc Escobedo will serve as Senior Field Technician. Franc brings 22 years of experience as a Senior Pavement Management Technician at NCE, having conducted pavement condition surveys across California and collected distress data for PMPs using StreetSaver° and MicroPAVER. Franc has performed condition inspections on 10,000+ centerline miles of streets. He is certified by the MTC and the OCTA inspector certification testing program and assists with training agency staff. Joseph DeLeon will serve as Senior Field Technician for the project. Since joining NCE in 2017, Joseph has developed into a Senior Technician with experience collecting distress data for asset and pavement management projects using StreetSaver® and MicroPAVER. He is certified by the MTC and the OCTA inspector certification testing program and assists with training both agency and in-house staff. Franc and Joseph will lead and perform all functions related to data collection in accordance with ASTM D6433 distress protocols and will conduct field QA/QC. They may also be involved in other aspects of the PMP update. Together, Franc and Joseph have performed pavement condition inspections for numerous Southern California agencies, including the Cities of Anaheim, Beaumont, Cathedral City, Corona, Diamond Bar, Encinitas, Highland, Lake Forest, Monterey Park, Pismo Beach, Redondo Beach, Riverside, San Bernardino, Wildomar, and Yorba Linda, and the Counties of San Diego, and Orange. Nate Bech, MS, PE, of ARRB Systems will serve as the Field Supervisor. Nate is a Senior Engineer at ARRB with 8 years of experience in automated pavement condition assessment and data processing. He has analyzed over 20,000 miles of roadway using advanced technologies like 3D pavement scanning and the Traffic Speed Deflectometer (TSD). Nate has supported PMPs for state DOTS, FHWA, and municipal clients. His expertise with MTC- and OCTA-certified data collection vehicles ensures high -quality, reliable results for LF I pavement management projects. He has served in a similar capacity, supporting the NCE team on municipal PMP and asset management projects for the Cities of Encinitas, Pismo Beach, San Bernardino, and Wildomar. Jonathan Groeger of Transconomy will serve as the Technology Lead. Jonathan is Vice President of Engineering and Technology at Transconomy with over 30 years of experience in highway infrastructure engineering and asset management. He has led pavement and asset management projects for FHWA, state DOTs, and local agencies, specializing in project management, data processing, and advanced methodologies such as AI -driven asset extraction and GIS-based decision -making. Jonathan supported NCE on automated asset inventory and analysis for the Cities of Beaumont, Encinitas, Monterey Park, Santa Maria, Thousand Oaks, and Wildomar, delivering high -quality data and effective maintenance planning for public agencies. City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 E Evan Guarino PE, of Infrasense will provide expert GPR analysis. Evan is a Senior Project Engineer with extensive expertise in ground penetrating radar (GPR) data collection and analysis for pavement evaluation. He has managed surveys of over 8,000 lane -miles of pavement and numerous network -level PMP projects for public agencies. Evan's experience includes overseeing GPR investigations for pavement structure fix` assessment, layer thickness determination, and subsurface condition evaluation, supporting effective ��',. pavement design, rehabilitation planning, and asset management. He has also supported NCE on municipal PMP and pavement related projects for the Cities of Encinitas and Santa Monica. Project Organization NCE has formed a highly qualified project team with extensive knowledge, expertise, and experience in pavement and asset management. This includes updates utilizing StreetSaver° and PAVERTm as well as evaluation, design, and pavement right-of- way asset data collection services. We ensure continuity of staff and quality service for our clients. Our technical team stays at the forefront of the industry through active research with Caltrans and FHWA, ongoing training in emerging design and construction techniques, and by sharing knowledge through seminars, workshops, and professional publications. The organizational chart presented as Figure 1 provided below outlines the proposed team structure, clearly delineating the roles, responsibilities, communication channels, and reporting relationships among our personnel and subconsultants. The project personnel identified in this section have the capacity and availability required to successfully support this project throughout the contract, NCE will not replace any staff without prior written approval from the City. You can trust that our team will deliver outstanding and responsive service —we are prepared to begin work upon receiving notice to proceed and are dedicated to making your project a top priority. All internal team members and subconsultant staff are managed by NCE. In addition to our core project team, NCE has significant bench depth and can readily draw upon additional technical professionals —including civil engineers, pavement specialists, and other subject matter experts —should the need arise. Our capacity and resources enable us to deliver the project efficiently and effectively, supporting multiple, concurrent assignments and responding quickly to project demands. This ensures that the City of La Quinta receives responsive and reliable service at every stage of the PMP Update. City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 40 7. Approach and Methodology Project Approach and Methodology NCE understands that the City of La Quinta requires a comprehensive update to its Pavement Management Program (PMP) to support data -driven maintenance and capital planning across its approximately 128.3 centerline -mile roadway network. This scope of work defines NCE's approach to delivering an accurate, actionable, and software -independent PMP that will serve the City's operational and reporting needs for years to come. Unlike many municipalities in the Los Angeles basin, La Quinta does not currently maintain an active PMP database or software platform. This project will establish a new, standalone MicroPAVER database, the industry -standard pavement management software developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — fully integrated with the City's ArcGIS Pro GIS environment. All deliverables, including condition maps, M&R scenario outputs, and budget analysis tables, will be formatted for immediate use in the City's existing ArcGIS Pro and Microsoft Excel workflows, ensuring the City can independently access and update its PMP data without reliance on proprietary web -based platforms. NCE's team brings direct experience in the Coachella Valley desert climate, including our completed work for Cathedral City, where our team conducted wide transverse crack investigations addressing the temperature -driven pavement distress patterns unique to arid, high -differential -temperature environments in addition to assisting the City develop its first PMP in compliance with ASTM D6433. Additionally, we are currently assisting the City of San Bernardino with implementing its first PMP and workplan. This regional expertise directly informs us of our distress identification protocols, M&R strategy selection, and unit cost calibration for La Quinta's desert pavement conditions. Our proposed scope is organized into six core tasks and up to three optional tasks, structured to allow the City to select the survey method and level of service that best fits its program needs and budget. All field inspections will be performed by OCTA-certified pavement raters using the ASTM D6433 distress identification standard — consistent with the RFP requirement for manual data collection. Standards and Expectations l4Pr These requirements define the standards that guide how the work is performed and how deliverables are evaluated. Database Accuracy: MicroPAVER and GIS alignment for consistent mapping and reporting. ASTM Compliance: PCI data collected and calculated using ASTM D6433. Functional Classification: Network structured for arterial/collector and local/residential prioritization. Budget Transparency: Clear demonstration of funding impacts and deferred maintenance. Council Readiness: Reports and presentations formatted for staff, leadership, and public use. Value of the PMP ,M-rd NCE PMP Methodology NCE applies engineering judgment and local experience to ensure PMP outputs are implementable and usable. Engineering Review: Scenario outputs checked for constructability and treatment suitability. Local Experience: Regional pavement conditions and cost trends inform strategy and unit costs. City Coordination: Ongoing coordination ensures assumptions and classifications reflect City practices. System Integration: Deliverables structured to work directly within MicroPAVER° and GIS platforms. Documented Assumptions: Budget models and scenarios clearly identify inputs and decision logic. NCE Quality Management Approach 4 The PMP update is structured to support the needs of staff, NCE applies a project -level quality management process to executive management, elected officials, and the public. ensure accuracy, consistency, and clarity across all PMP Clear Decisions: Funding scenarios show the impact of budget choices on network conditions. Practical Programs: Rehabilitation plans reflect City maintenance practices and treatment standards. Defensible Rankings: Project prioritization is transparent and repeatable. Public Communication: Maps and summaries enable clear presentation of pavement needs. Long -Term Planning: Multi -year programs align CIP development with performance goals. deliverables. Tiered Reviews: Technical self -checks, Project Manager review, and independent QA/QC oversight. Cross -System Checks: Validation between GIS layers and StreetSaver®records. Change Tracking: Logs maintained for network edits, data corrections, and report revisions. Standards Compliance: Deliverables reviewed against City formatting and submission requirements. City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 Task Descriptions Task 1— Project Orientation and Coordination Objective: Establish a clear project framework from the outset by confirming scope, schedule, and communication protocols with City staff, reviewing existing pavement records and GIS data; and coordinating the administrative and logistical requirements that ensure efficient, on -budget project delivery. NCE will schedule a project kickoff meeting with designated City representatives within two weeks of Notice to Proceed. This meeting will confirm project goals, scope boundaries, reporting formats, invoicing procedures, and points of contact for both the City and NCE. NCE will review the City's available pavement records including the provided spreadsheet of existing PCI data and CAD file of City roads to establish baselines for segmentation and condition trending. Any discrepancies between available records and field conditions will be flagged for resolution during the field review phase. Because the City does not currently operate a dedicated PMP software platform, NCE will configure a new MicroPAVER database tailored to La Quinta's road network. The database will be structured as a standalone system with GIS integration, allowing City staff to access pavement data through ArcGIS Pro and Microsoft Excel without requiring MicroPAVER licenses for day-to-day use. NCE will review the City's existing GIS shapefile for completeness, spatial accuracy, and attribute consistency, and will coordinate any necessary corrections prior to survey operations. ACTIVITIES • Project Kickoff Meeting: Conduct kickoff meeting to confirm project scope, schedule, deliverable formats, invoicing procedures, communication protocols, and administrative requirements. • Records Review: Review City -provided pavement records, including existing PCI spreadsheet data and CAD road centerline file, to establish network baselines and identify gaps or inconsistencies. • GIS Shapefile Review: Review City's existing GIS shapefile for network completeness, segment naming, functional classification, and spatial alignment; coordinate corrections with City staff prior to field mobilization. • MicroPAVER Database Setup: Configure new MicroPAVER database for La Quinta's pavement network, with standalone export structure for ArcGIS Pro and Microsoft Excel compatibility. • Maintenance Practices Review: Review City's historical maintenance practices, budget history, available resources, and desired service levels to inform M&R strategy calibration. • Historical Data Incorporation: Coordinate incorporation of maintenance and treatment records since the last PMP update into the MicroPAVER database and PCI trending analysis. • Field and QA/QC Coordination: Confirm field access requirements, public notification needs, QA/QC plan standards, and any City -identified areas of concern prior to survey mobilization. Deliverables for Task 1: Kickoff Meeting Meeting agenda and written summary of agreed standards, contacts, schedule, and project Summary protocols. GIS Review Memo Summary of findings from City GIS shapefile review, with recommended corrections and confirmation of network completeness. Micro PAVER Database Configured MicroPAVER project file with La Quinta network segments, naming conventions, and Structure GIS integration schema. Task 2 — Field Review — Pavement Condition Survey Objective: Perform a comprehensive field -based pavement condition survey of La Quinta's roadway network using OCTA- certified inspectors andASTM D6433 standardized distress identification procedures, producing a validated PCI dataset for every pavement management section in the City's inventory. City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 E NCE will perform manual pavement condition surveys in accordance with ASTM D6433, the nationally recognized standard for Distress Identification for the Pavement Management of Jointed Plain Concrete Pavements and Asphalt -Surfaced Pavements. All field raters will hold current t OCTA and/or MTC Pavement Inspector Certification, ensuring consistent, verifiable distress identification across the entire survey network. Walking inspections will be conducted at the sample unit level, recording distress type, _ severity, and quantity for each pavement management section. Survey data will be entered into the MicroPAVER database and processed to calculate a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) for each section. NCE's QA/QC program includes supervisor spot-checks during field operations, engineering review of all processed PCI data, and reconciliation of statistical outliers before final database delivery. Three survey coverage options are offered to allow the City to select the approach that best fits its operational needs and budget: SURVEY COVERAGE OPTIONS OCTA-Certified Manual Walking Survey (Base Network Coverage) Manual ASTM D6433 distress survey performed by OCTA-certified raters on all pavement management sections within La Quinta's approximately 128.3 centerline -mile network. The number of samples will be done in accordance with ASTM D6433 ensuring at least one sample per section. This option satisfies the manual data collection requirement confirmed in RFP Addendum No. 1. Automated Survey — Base Coverage (-176 Lane Miles) Network -level pavement condition data collection using a multi -sensor automated data collection vehicle equipped with laser -based crack detection, high -resolution digital imaging, and calibrated distance measurement instrumentation. Coverage includes one lane in one direction on two-lane roadways and one lane in both directions on multi -lane arterials, for approximately 176 total lane miles. This option provides high -throughput data collection with repeatable, sensor -based distress measurements. Automated Survey — Enhanced Lane Coverage (-260 Lane Miles) Expanded automated lane -level data collection covering all travel lanes on arterial, collector, and primary local roadways, for approximately 260 total lane miles. Enhanced coverage provides lane - by -lane condition differentiation, supporting more targeted M&R programming on multi -lane corridors and busy intersections. QA/QC PROGRAM • Equipment Calibration: All survey equipment calibrated prior to mobilization per manufacturer specifications and ASTM requirements. • Field Spot Checks: NCE project engineer or lead inspector will perform concurrent field QA/QC on a minimum of 10% of surveyed sections during field operations. • Data Review: Engineering review of all processed PCI data to identify and reconcile outliers, missing sections, or data entry errors prior to database delivery. • City Notification: NCE will coordinate with City staff on traffic control requirements, street closure notifications, and safe survey operations across La Quinta's roadway network. NCE Quality Assurance • Real-time Validation: Automatic quality checks flag segments for immediate recollection. • Post -survey Analysis: Algorithms identify anomalies with deterioration over 3 PCI points per year. • Final QC: Verify 10% of segments in the field and desktop, cross-checking with M&R data and past results. City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 43 Deliverables for Task 2: Deliverable Description Micro PAVER PCI Complete MicroPAVER database populated with validated pavement distress data and PCI scores Database for all surveyed sections. ArcGIS Pro Condition GIS shapefile or geodatabase compatible with ArcGIS Pro, displaying PCI scores and condition Layer classifications for all pavement management sections. QA/QC Documentation Field QA/QC logs, calibration records, and engineering review summary confirming data quality and validation procedures. _F Crack Map Review Tool (Only for Automated Survey) Task 3 — Progress and Status Meetings Quality Control Spreadsheet QC Plan Objective: Maintain clear, timely communication with City staff throughout the project by conducting structured progress meetings at key project milestones, providing the City with consistent visibility into survey findings, analytical progress, and deliverable development. NCE recognizes that responsive project communication is essential to a successful PMP update. NCE's project manager, Vivek Jha, will be the City's primary point of contact throughout the project and will proactively communicate schedule status, preliminary findings, and any issues requiring City input. Progress meetings will be conducted at defined milestones and may be held in person or via video conference at the City's preference. MEETING SCHEDULE • Field Orientation Meeting: Conducted on -site with City staff following initial field mobilization to review survey areas, confirm segment priorities, and address any access or operational concerns identified in the field. • Monthly Progress Check -Ins: Brief monthly status updates (in person or virtual) to report on field survey progress, database build status, and schedule adherence during the data collection and processing phase. • PCI Results Review Meeting: Dedicated working meeting with City staff to review preliminary PCI results by district, street classification, and maintenance zone before M&R strategy analysis begins. City staff will have the opportunity to provide local knowledge input on specific streets or treatment histories. • M&R Strategy and Budget Scenarios Review Meeting: Working session to present proposed M&R strategies, unit cost updates, and preliminary budget scenario results. City staff will review and confirm scenario parameters before final analysis is run. • Draft Report Review Meeting: Meeting to walk through Draft PMP Report findings, maps, and five-year program recommendations with City staff and address any revisions before the Final Report is prepared. City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 41 Deliverables for Task 3: Meeting Agendas Written agenda distributed prior to each milestone meeting. Meeting Summaries Written summary of discussions, decisions, and action items following each milestone meeting, distributed within five business days. Task 4 — Maintenance and Rehabilitation Strategies Objective: Update and calibrate La Quinta's M&R treatment strategies and unit costs to reflect current desert climate pavement conditions, regional contractor pricing, and the City's operational and budget constraints, ensuring that PMP recommendations are actionable and locally calibrated. NCE will review and update the full suite of M&R strategies applicable to La Quinta's pavement network. Treatment selection logic will account for the Coachella Valley's demanding pavement environment, where high temperature differentials, oxidative asphalt aging, and wide transverse cracking driven by thermal cycling present distress patterns that differ from coastal and inland valley agencies. NCE's Coachella Valley experience — including Palm Springs and Cathedral City — directly informs our unit cost calibration using recent regional bid data. ACTIVITIES Very Guod • Strategy Review: Evaluate existing M&R treatment strategies for applicability to La Quinta's current `°°d Thin Overlay with or without Dig -outs pavement conditions and distress patterns, with $ta5D-ut.5oisy Fair....................................................................... particular attention to desert climate surface treatments. E • Treatment Matrix Update: Update treatment decision d Poor ............................................................................................................. trees for preventive maintenance (crack sealing, slurry Very Poor seals, micro -surfacing), rehabilitation (overlays, mill -and - fill), and reconstruction, incorporating current distress 4D% 60% 75% 9G% thresholds and PCI trigger points. %of Paveme tLik • Unit Cost Update: Calibrate unit costs for all M&R treatments Typical Cost of Pavement Maintenance in Southern using recent bid data from La Quinta and other Coachella California Developed by NCE as part of 2025 PMP Update Valley agencies to reflect current regional construction market conditions. • MicroPAVER Decision Tree Integration: Incorporate updated strategies and unit costs into the MicroPAVER decision tree for use in budget scenario modeling. Deliverables for Task 4: Updated M&R Decision MicroPAVER decision tree updated with revised treatment strategies, PCI trigger points, and unit Tree costs for all applicable treatment types. Unit Cost Summary Summary table of updated treatment unit costs with supporting regional bid data references. Task 5 — Budget Analysis and Funding Scenarios Objective: Apply the updated PCI data, M&R strategies, and unit costs to perform network -level budget analysis and multi - scenario funding evaluation, providing the City with a clear picture of its pavement needs and the funding required to achieve its pavement performance goals. Using the validated PCI dataset and calibrated M&R decision trees from Tasks 2 and 4, NCE will perform comprehensive budget analysis to quantify the City's deferred maintenance backlog and evaluate network performance under a range of funding City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 E scenarios. All scenario modeling will be performed in MicroPAVER with results exported to ArcGIS Pro map outputs and Microsoft Excel summary tables for City staff use. NEEDS ANALYSIS • Apply M&R decision trees to each pavement management section and summarize projected treatment requirements and associated costs across the full network. • Identify deferred maintenance backlog and at -risk segments where deferral will result in accelerated deterioration. • Classify results by street functional classification (arterial, collector, local) and Council District or geographic zone as provided by the City. Budget Needs analysis answers the questions: "If I have unlimited funding for street maintenance and repair, I which streets should I fix? When should I fix them? What treatments should I apply? How much will it cost?" FUNDING SCENARIO MODELING NCE will develop and evaluate the following budget scenarios in MicroPAVER: • Budget Needs Assessment: Total funding required to address all M&R needs with no funding constraints — establishes the City's unconstrained pavement investment requirement. • Existing Annual Budget: Projects network PCI trajectory under the City's current annual pavement maintenance funding level over the analysis period. • Maintain Current Network PCI: Identifies the annual funding level required to hold the network at its current average PCI, preventing further net deterioration. • Improve Network PCI: Estimates the funding required to achieve a target network PCI improvement (points and timeline to be confirmed with City staff at the Task 4 review meeting). • City -Selected Custom Scenario: One additional scenario developed to address a City -specified funding level, treatment priority, or performance target. Budget Scenarios answers the question: "If I only have limited funds for street maintenance and repair, ® which streets have the highest priority for repairs, when should I perform the repairs, and how much will it FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM • Develop a prioritized five-year M&R program based on the City's selected funding scenario, with street -level treatment recommendations organized by fiscal year. • Program criteria will consider PCI threshold, street functional classification, maintenance zone, and street connectivity. • Five-year program results will be formatted for direct use in CIP budget planning. Deliverables for Task 5: Needs Analysis Network -level summary of M&R treatment requirements and costs by street classification and Summary zone. Scenario Results MicroPAVER scenario output files for all evaluated funding scenarios. (MicroPAVER) GIS Scenario Maps ArcGIS Pro -compatible shapefile outputs displaying treatment recommendations and budget scenario results by street segment. Excel Summary Tables Funding scenario comparison tables and five-year program listing in Microsoft Excel format. City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 Deliverable Description 5-Year Rehab Program Prioritized five-year M&R program dataset suitable for CIP planning; AutoCAD (DWG format, compatible with AutoCAD 2024) of the Five -Year Program map Task 6 — Final Reports and City Council Presentation Objective: Prepare professionally presented, decision -ready PMP documentation and presentation materials that clearly communicate La Quinta's pavement conditions, funding scenarios, and recommended five-year program to City staff and the City Council. NCE will prepare a Draft PMP Report summarizing pavement network conditions, funding scenario outcomes, and the recommended five-year M&R program. The draft will be submitted to City staff for review and comment prior to finalization. Following City review, NCE will incorporate all comments and prepare the Final PMP Report. All reports will include full -color thematic condition maps developed in ArcGIS Pro. REPORTING ACTIVITIES • Draft PMP Report: Prepare and submit Draft PMP Report covering network condition summary, PCI distribution by classification and zone, funding scenario results, five-year program recommendations, and RMRA compliance documentation. • City Review Incorporation: Review and incorporate City staff comments into Final PMP Report. • Final PMP Report: Deliver Final PMP Report in electronic PDF and editable Word formats, along with all supporting GIS and Excel deliverables. • City Council Presentation: Prepare PowerPoint presentation summarizing PCI findings, funding scenarios, and program recommendations; NCE will present to City management and/or City Council at one (1) scheduled presentation meeting. • GIS Deliverables Package: Compile and deliver final ArcGIS Pro -compatible GIS shapefiles or geodatabase with all pavement condition(s) and program attributes. REPORT CONTENTS • Executive Summary with key findings and recommended program. • Network inventory and pavement condition summary. • PCI distribution by functional classification, district, and maintenance zone. • M&R strategy and unit cost documentation. • Budget scenario analysis results with network PCI projections. • Prioritized five-year M&R program with RMRA-eligible treatment identification. • Condition and program maps (full -color, ArcGIS Pro -generated). • MicroPAVER database and standalone GIS/Excel data files. • AutoCAD (DWG format, compatible with AutoCAD 2024) of the Five -Year Program map Deliverables for Task 6: Draft PMP Report Electronic PDF draft for City staff review and comment. Final PMP Report City -accepted final report in PDF and editable Word formats. GIS Map Package Final ArcGIS Pro -compatible shapefiles/geodatabase with pavement condition and program attributes. Excel Data Package Condition summary tables, scenario results, and five-year program listing in Excel format. City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 a City Council PowerPoint presentation prepared for one (1) City Council or management presentation, Presentation including presenter notes. MicroPAVER Database Final validated MicroPAVER database (.mdb) with all network, condition, and program data. AutoCAD Files AutoCAD (DWG format, compatible with AutoCAD 2024) of the Five -Year Program map Optional Tasks The following optional tasks are available for City selection. Optional tasks may be authorized at Notice to Proceed or added by written authorization at any point during the project. Task 7 (Optional) — Database Verification and Organization Objective: Verify, correct, and organize La Quinta's pavement network records to ensure that all segments in the MicroPAVER database and ArcGIS GIS layer are accurately segmented, correctly attributed, and spatially consistent before pavement condition surveys are conducted. This optional task provides a thorough pre -survey audit of the City's existing pavement network data. NCE will reconcile the City's pavement records against field observation, GIS centerline data, and City street records to identify and correct missing segments, duplicate records, incorrect naming, and spatial misalignment. This task is particularly valuable for agencies establishing a new PMP database, as it ensures the MicroPAVER network is complete and clean before survey data is ingested. ACTIVITIES • Network Audit: Review and reconcile all pavement segments in the W/����, City's CAD road file and GIS shapefile against current field PAP conditions and City records; identify and flag discrepancies for correction. • Segment Additions and Corrections: Add new or missing segments; correct naming, functional classification, and branch/section designations to match City conventions. • Pavement Area Verification: Update pavement area calculations for each section by measuring pavement widths edge -to -edge, t accounting for medians, cul-de-sacs, turn lanes, and other geometric True Pavement Area features. Note: Pavement area corrections can result in 10-15% changes in Verification for the City of network totals, which directly affects treatment cost estimates. • Council District and Zone Attribution: Add and populate Council District and maintenance zone fields in MicroPAVER and GIS using City -provided boundary data. • GIS Alignment: Ensure all MicroPAVER pavement sections are correctly represented spatially in the ArcGIS Pro geodatabase. Deliverables for Task 7: Verified MicroPAVER Updated MicroPAVER database reflecting corrected segmentation, naming, and pavement area Network calculations. Updated GIS ArcGIS Pro -compatible GDB with verified pavement sections, district attribution, and zone fields. Geodatabase City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 Network Audit Written summary of additions, corrections, and pavement area updates made during Summary verification. Task 8 (Optional) — Engineering Technical Support Objective: Provide project -level pavement engineering consultation for City -identified streets, including on -site field assessment, repair methodology recommendations, and technical review of proposed maintenance treatments. This optional task provides the City with dedicated pavement engineering support beyond the network -level PMP scope. A licensed Professional Engineer with pavement specialty expertise will conduct on -site reviews of City -designated streets, evaluate site -specific distress causes (including subgrade and drainage considerations common in desert climates), and provide written repair methodology recommendations for streets or pavement sections of particular concern to City staff. Task 8 is offered as a block of up to forty (40) hours of senior pavement engineering time. The City may adjust the authorized hours by ±25% through written amendment. Services will be scheduled in coordination with the City's Public Works staff. ACTIVITIES • On -Site Field Reviews: Conduct field visits to City -designated streets to observe and document site -specific distress, causes, and contributing factors. • Repair Methodology Recommendations: Provide written repair methodology recommendations for City -specified streets, including treatment type, timing, and any preparatory or special construction considerations. • Maintenance Treatment Review: Review City -proposed maintenance treatments on designated streets and provide technical comments on treatment selection and sequencing. Deliverables for Task 8: Deliverable Description Technical Consultation Written summaries of field findings and repair methodology recommendations for each City - Summaries designated street or pavement section reviewed. Treatment Review Technical comments on City -proposed maintenance treatments for designated locations. Comments Task 9 (Optional) — Asset Inventory from Automated Survey Images Objective: Develop a supplemental roadway asset inventory for La Quinta's road network using AI/ML-assisted image analysis of automated survey vehicle imagery, providing the City with a planning -level asset dataset without the cost of a dedicated manual asset inventory. If Option B or Option C automated survey is selected under Task 2, NCE can leverage the high -resolution roadway imagery collected during pavement condition surveys to develop an AI/ML-assisted asset inventory at no additional mobilization cost. Using automated image processing supported by machine learning classification, NCE will extract and classify roadway assets visible from the public right-of-way — including signs, pavement markings, fire hydrants, and sidewalk presence — to a planning -level condition scale (Good / Fair / Poor). City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 This approach achieves approximately 90%feature identification reliability and is designed to provide actionable asset planning data rather than a rigorous ADA compliance or engineering -grade inventory. Assets will be geotagged and delivered as an ArcGIS Pro -compatible attribute layer linked to the pavement network GIS data. Note: Task 9 requires selection of Task 2 Option B or Option C (automated survey). It is not available with Option A (manual walking survey only). ACTIVITIES • Image Processing: Apply AI/ML classification algorithms to automated survey imagery to extract and classify visible roadway assets. • Manual QC: Perform targeted manual quality control review on a sample of extracted assets to verify classification accuracy and flag anomalies. • GIS Layer Development: Compile geotagged asset data into an ArcGIS Pro -compatible attribute layer linked to the pavement network GIS. • Asset Summary: Prepare summary of asset counts and condition distribution by asset type and geographic zone. Deliverables for Task 9: Asset Inventory GIS ArcGIS Pro -compatible shapefile or GDB attribute layer with geotagged asset locations, types, and Layer planning -level condition classifications. Asset Summary Report Tabular summary of asset counts and condition distribution by type and zone, with notes on classification methodology and accuracy. Methodology and Approach for Effective Project Completion NCE's methodology for effective project completion centers on collaboration, innovation, and proactive problem -solving. We assign experienced project managers and assemble teams tailored to each project's specific needs, ensuring the right resources are in place at every stage. By focusing on our client's overall objectives and anticipating challengeslevel of client satisf; - before they arise, we maximize value and deliver high -quality, cost-effective results. Our approach applies proven project management principles to keep projects on track and aligned with the City's goals. NCE's project management approach is grounded in clear team organization, experienced key personnel, and proactive communication to ensure efficient, high -quality project deliveryforthe City. Ourteam—including civil and pavement engineers, QC reviewers, technical staff, field technicians, and specialty subconsultants—brings decades of experience collaborating with public agencies, ensuring each member plays a vital role in meeting project objectives and responding to the City's requirements. Project execution is overseen by Client/Project Manager Vivek Jha, MS, PE, who manages the scope of work, budgets, schedules, subconsultants, and deliverables. He monitors progress, tracks financials, assigns resources, and maintains invoice consistency with contracts and deliverables, ensuring NCE provides technically sound results that meet the City's expectations for quality, schedule, and budget. Effective communication is maintained through regular briefings —ranging from weekly to daily depending on project needs —delivered in person, by phone, or via email. These updates keep the City informed of progress, upcoming tasks, and any issues requiring attention, while also providing opportunities for stakeholder input. Our report review process includes an internal draft phase, technical editing, and thorough review by the discipline leader, followed by a dedicated quality control review and final formatting. The Project Manager conducts a comprehensive review before submission, applying this rigorous process to all draft and final documents. NCE delivers projects on schedule through clear communication, prompt issue resolution, and regular reviews. If delays arise, we promptly notify the City and recommend corrective actions. Our cloud -based cost accounting system (Ajera) enables real-time tracking of job costs, budgets, and task progress, streamlining cost tracking and invoice preparation to meet City requirements. Quality is integrated at every stage through NCE's Quality Assurance Management Program (QAMP), which emphasizes client satisfaction, employee engagement, problem prevention, and continuous improvement. This comprehensive approach ensures the City receives reliable, responsive service and technically sound results throughout the project. City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 8. Project Schedule Proposed Project Timeline NCE will finalize the detailed project schedule in coordination with City staff at the kickoff meeting. The following represents our estimated milestone timeline from Notice to Proceed: Task 1 Project Kickoff Meeting; GIS Review Complete; MicroPAVER Setup Weeks 1-4 Task 2 Field Survey Mobilization; Survey Completion Weeks 4-12 Task 3 Field Orientation Meeting; Monthly Check -Ins Ongoing Week 3 onward Tasks 2/3 PCI Data Processing Complete; PCI Results Review Meeting Weeks 13-16 Task 4 M&R Strategies and Unit Costs Updated; Review Meeting Weeks 13-16 Task 5 Budget Scenario Analysis Complete; Scenarios Review Meeting Weeks 17-20 Task 6 Draft PMP Report Submitted to City Week 20-24 Task 6 City Review Period Weeks 25-26 Task 6 Final PMP Report Weeks 27-28 Task 6 City Council Presentation As -Needed by the City 9. Subcontracting Services We have very carefully and intentionally identified our teaming partners to offer a combination of trusted high -quality work deliverables and experience. NCE will serve as the prime consultant, and we have assembled an exceptionally qualified, proven team of specialized firms with whom we have successfully worked together on local asset and pavement management projects. ARRB Systems is an industry leader in automated pavement condition surveys, bringing decades of global expertise and using OCTA/MTC-certified next -generation vehicles to efficiently collect surface, structural, and FYrb safety data. In Riverside County, ARRB partnered with NCE to support the City of San Bernardino's and the City of Wildomar's PMPs, delivering advanced pavement condition surveys that informed maintenance prioritization, capital planning, and asset management. ARRB has also worked with NCE on PMP projects for other California municipalities, including Encinitas and Pismo Beach, consistently providing reliable data to support informed decision -making and effective pavement management. Transconomy specializes in AI/ML-powered automated asset inventory services, using advanced fi TRANSCONOMY image analysis to identify right of way (ROW) assets. As part of the NCE team, Transconomy has delivered asset inventory services for asset and pavement management projects in Riverside County cities such as Beaumont, San Bernardino, and Wildomar, as well as other Southern California municipalities including Encinitas, Lake Forest, Monterey Park, Santa Maria, Thousand Oaks, and Yorba Linda. Their work has enabled efficient, accurate collection of up-to-date asset data, supporting NCE's robust pavement and asset management solutions and helping local agencies make informed infrastructure decisions. Infrasense is a leader in non-destructive pavement evaluation, specializing in Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) INFRI\SENSE since 1987. With over 160 person -years of experience, Infrasense uses proprietary winDecar© software and advanced vehicle -based GPR systems for high-speed, accurate pavement evaluations. As a valued NCE team partner, Infrasense has supported projects such as the City of Encinitas PMP Update, the City of Santa Monica's surface parking lot assessment, and pavement structure investigations for municipal clients across California. Their work provides critical subsurface data to inform pavement design, rehabilitation strategies, and long-term asset management. City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 a 10. Disclosures Proposer Disclosures In compliance with the RFP requirements regarding disclosure of any alleged significant prior or ongoing agreement failure, civil or criminal litigation, or investigation pending within the last five years, NCE affirms that it has not experienced any agreement or contract failures. Regarding litigation, NCE was named in a claim filed against the City of Santa Monica; however, this claim was not directly related to NCE's work. NCE was included because it was one of several firms providing consulting services to the City. NCE maintains that it is not responsible for the alleged damages, and our attorney is seeking a Motion for Summary Judgment to dismiss the claim. No decision has been rendered against NCE, and there is no litigation or investigation that affects our ability to perform services. NCE remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and reliability in delivering services to our clients. 11. Required RFP Forms and Addenda RFP Forms Acknowledgement of Insurance Requirements (Attachment 2) NCE acknowledges the insurance and indemnification requirements outlined in Exhibits E and F of the City's Agreement for Contract Services (Attachment 1). If selected, NCE will meet the minimum insurance coverage and indemnification as specified. Our completed and signed Acknowledgement of Insurance Requirements form is included in Appendix B. Non -Collusion Affidavit (Attachment 3) NCE's completed and signed Non -Collusion Affidavit, executed by an authorized official, is included in Appendix B. Addenda Acknowledgement of Addenda (Attachment 4) NCE's completed and initialed/signed Acknowledgement of Addenda form, as required, is included in Appendix B. City of La Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 Q Appendix A Key Personnel Resumes City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 E Vivek Jha, M5, PE Client/Project Manager Vivek is a Principal and Southern California Operations Manager at NCE, serving as an effective Project Manager with over 15 years of experience in the pavement industry. He specializes in complex pavement design, evaluation, rehabilitation, maintenance, as well as asset and pavement management type projects. Vivek is highly skilled in managing the complete project lifecycle, including scheduling, budgeting, variance tracking, technical reporting, and QA/QC oversight. His technical expertise includes GPR and FWD. Additionally, he serves as the Project Manager and Lead Instructor for OCTA's StreetSaver® and MicroPAVER training workshops, and a Pavement Preservation Specialist for MTC specific pavement projects. Since joining NCE in 2022, Vivek has overseen, managed, and significantly contributed to more than 70 projects related to pavements for public agencies across Southern California. Representative Projects Pavement Management Program Update and ROW Asset Inventory City of Beaumont, CA Client/Project Manager. Vivek oversaw and managed the most recent update of the City's PMP and supported the City's broader asset management objectives. The City comprises approximately 140 centerline miles of streets. As part of this initiative, the NCE team conducted a thorough evaluation of the entire street network in accordance with ASTM D6433, utilizing a semi -automated survey method. The project also included inventory and assessment of right-of-way assets to support integrated management strategies. Multiple budget scenarios were analyzed to assess the potential impact of various situations on future PCI ratings. For the City's preferred budget scenario, NCE developed a detailed multi -year plan outlining a list of streets to be included in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) with minimal modifications. Pavement Management Program Updates City of Anaheim, CA Client/Project Manager. Vivek is presently managing the latest round of their PMP update using StreetSaver®. He is responsible for the analysis and quality control of pavement distress data, updating M&R decision trees and unit costs, and the development of budget scenarios and reports, including submitting the OCTA report for Measure M2 funding. NCE updated Anaheim's PMP to meet OCTA's Measure M2 requirements from 2013 through 2023, covering 584 centerline miles of arterial and local streets. Across multiple PMP cycles, NCE conducted pavement inspections, collected ride quality data, updated maintenance histories, and delivered GIS files with condition data, all under a rigorous quality control plan. The team analyzed various funding scenarios to meet targeted PCI goals and backlogs, prepared all required OCTA reports, identified sidewalk gaps, and developed a five-year work plan for arterial streets. NCE completed the latest PMP update and OCTA submittal in 2023, delivered the Arterial Streets Five - Year Plan in June 2024, and has been selected for PMP updates through 2029. Pavement Management Program Update City of Cathedral City Client/Project Manager. Vivek Jha oversaw and managed the development and implementation of a comprehensive PMP for the city's 157 centerline -mile street network. The project included conducting automated pavement condition inspections in accordance with ASTM D6433, calculating the Pavement Condition Index (PCI), and Education MS, Civil Engineering, Rowan University, 2009 BS, Civil Engineering, Sardar Patel College of Engineering, Mumbai, India, 2007 Registrations Professional Engineer —Civil, MD #52713 Affiliations Advisory Board Member, CREATES ACRP Panel Member Automated Pavement Condition Survey Practices at Airports Joined NCE 2022 Years of Experience 15 years City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 a collecting ride quality and digital pavement imaging data. Vivek led the team in updating maintenance and rehabilitation histories, developing future maintenance and rehabilitation recommendations, and preparing funding and investment scenarios to help the City meet its PCI goals over the next five years. The PMP provided city policymakers and asset management professionals with critical data to strategically maintain and improve the city's infrastructure. Vivek also presented the PMP findings to the City Council, ensuring clear communication of technical results and actionable recommendations. Vivek also assisted with the successful grant application that used PMP data to determine the flood damage by using image and condition data before and after the storm. Vivek also led in developing rehabilitation strategy for wide transverse cracks in the Cove area. Pavement Management Program and Asset Inventory City of San Bernardino, CA Client/Project Manager. Vivek is currently assisting the City of San Bernardino to develop and implement PMP and right-of- way (ROW) asset inventory for the City's 650 centerline -mile network. The project included ASTM D6433-compliant PMP updates, a 3-year PCI-based work plan, and treatment selection. NCE engineers' field -verified recommendations, marked base repairs, and generated GIS maps. The team also inventoried ROW assets such as traffic signs, curb ramps, sidewalks, pavement markings, curbs and gutters, curb markings, trees, tree wells, light poles, and bike lanes. All PMP and asset data are now accessible to City staff via StreetSaver° and a web dashboard. Pavement Management Program Update City of Highland, CA Client/Project Manager. NCE updated the City's PMP in 2022/23, submitting the final report in July 2023. The team assessed the entire street network, developed four budget scenarios, and assisted in creating a multi -year plan that incorporated the City's planned CIP projects. Vivek presented the final report to the City Council. Pavement Management and Road Surveying County of San Diego, CA Deputy Project Manager. Vivek supported the County's Department of Public Works in managing 1,950 centerline miles of roadway across 1,500 square miles. He assisted with the transition from PAVER'" to StreetSaver®, oversaw pavement condition surveys (2015/16 and 2021) per ASTM D6433, and verified pavement inventory. Vivek contributed to database conversion, M&R cost updates, annual GIS file updates, redistricting, budget analysis, Board of Supervisors reports, and staff training. His efforts helped increase the County's PCI as part of the "Road to 70" initiative, ensure equitable funding for underserved communities, and maintain a data -driven asset management system. Pavement Management Program Updates and Right -of -Way Asset Inventory City of Redondo Beach, CA Client/Project Manager. Vivek is supporting the City of Redondo Beach in conducting a comprehensive inventory of right-of- way assets, including traffic signs, curb ramps, pavement and curb markings, cross gutters, and manholes across the City's 159.43 centerline miles of streets. In addition to updating the asset inventory, he has assisted the City in revising its PMP and developing a multi -year strategic plan through pavement design and base repair assessments. His responsibilities have included developing plans, specifications, and cost estimates (PS&E) for annual roadway maintenance and rehabilitation programs, conducting pavement core sampling and laboratory testing, cataloging curb and gutter damage, and assessing ADA compliance. These efforts support the City's long-term asset management objectives by providing accurate data for informed decision - making, prioritizing improvements, and integrating asset information into GIS for ongoing planning and maintenance. Pavement Management Program Update City of Corona, CA Client/Project Manager. NCE implemented a PMP for the City, which has approximately 400 centerline miles and 3,100 roadway sections, in 2011. Since then, NCE has performed annual updates on portions of the City's network. Vivek managed the City's PMP update in 2022/23, which included verifying street inventory, conducting pavement condition surveys in accordance with ASTM D6433, calculating PCI, developing budget scenarios, and preparing multi -year maintenance and rehabilitation plans. The PMP data was formatted for integration with the City's ArcView GIS system, supporting strategic decision -making and capital improvement planning. City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 E Vijay Pulijal, PE, PMP QA/QC Reviewer Vijay is an experienced Principal in Charge, Principal Engineer, and Asset Management Lead at NCE, with over 22 years of expertise in both pavement and non -pavement infrastructure. He is recognized for his forward -thinking approach, leading innovative pilot studies that integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies into asset management processes to enhance data collection and decision -making. Since March 2023, Vijay has spearheaded AI -assisted initiatives for evaluating pavement distress and managing non -pavement assets such as traffic signs, streetlights, and signals, driving scalable and precise solutions for public infrastructure. As a licensed Professional Engineer and certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Vijay has managed 180+ projects —including extensive PMS projects for cities, counties, and regional transportation planning agencies —consistently delivering cost- effective, high -quality results for public agencies. His leadership and ability to blend emerging technologies with traditional asset management have earned him a trusted reputation among clients seeking to modernize their operations. Vijay's expertise is further demonstrated by his recognition as a 'Power User' for StreetSaver° by the MTC, highlighting his proficiency with the StreetSaver platform as well as GIS-based tools and asset management software. Representative Projects Pavement Management Program Update City of Palm Springs, CA Project Manager. At a prior firm, Vijay conducted and managed a pavement condition survey of the City's entire street network of approximately 250 centerline miles. He also performed an inventory and condition assessment of all warning and regulatory signs and prepared a comprehensive report of findings and recommendations for presentation to the City Council and the City's Measure J task force. This assessment provided the City with recommended treatment strategies and a prioritized list of streets with cost-effective solutions. Pavement Management System Update City of La Palma, CA Project Engineer. Vijay's responsibilities included inspections, coordinating with City staff, creating inspection databases, ensuring quality assurance, and preparing analyses and reports. He also delivered a council presentation and client training, enabling the City to manage the program independently. The project involved inspecting the entire pavement network, assessing conditions, evaluating budget scenarios, and producing a final report with methodologies, recommendations, and findings. 2019-2026 StreetSaver° Technical Assistance Metropolitan Transportation Commission, CA Principal Engineer and QA/QC Manager. Vijay provides QA/QC on distress data and budget analyses, supports agencies with technical guidance on StreetSaver° use, and reviews final deliverables to ensure quality and consistency with MTC standards. NCE has been involved in numerous projects related to the development, implementation, and training of the StreetSaver° program. NCE implemented the StreetSaver® Pavement Management Program in more than 200 agencies since 1994. NCE has been a Pavement Technical Assistance Program consultant since Round 1 in 1998/1999. This includes NCE's technicians and engineers being certified in the MTC's certification program. NCE Education MS, Engineering Technology, University of Memphis, TN, 2000 BS, Civil Engineering, Osmania University, India, 1999 Registration/Certifications Professional Engineer —Civil, CA #76480 Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI MTC StreetSaver° Rater Certification OSHA 10-Hour Construction, ClickSafety Affiliations American Society of Civil Engineers American Public Works Association Construction Management Association of America Joined NCE 2024 Years of Experience 22 years City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 ' has been involved with the beta testing of different versions of the StreetSaver® software since 1994 and has been a member of the software development team. NCE has trained users on the StreetSaver° software since 1997, including the development of the training materials, ensuring interaction in the training, and conducting the training. NCE provides services related to the development of the StreetSaver° software and provides training workshops and seminars. The overall training and support program is provided by MTC twice per year in Oakland and once per year in Southern California. Depending on the workshop, the audience has ranged from managers to clerical/administrative staff members that perform data entry. The bulk of the attendees, however, were engineers and maintenance staff who work with local streets. Pavement Management Program Update City of Beverly Hills, CA Project Manager. Vijay and the pavement management team conducted field surveys on 50% of arterials/collectors and 25% of residential streets, as designated by the City. They updated the PAVERTm database with inspection, maintenance, rehabilitation data, and recent unit costs. Vijay ran budget scenarios, generated work plans, and collaborated with the City's civil engineerto develop a five-year Capital Improvement Plan. His responsibilities included coordinating with City staff, creating inspection databases, supervising and training staff, ensuring quality assurance, and preparing analyses and reports. Pavement Management Program Conversion and PMP Update (Major Roads) City of Placentia, CA Project Manager. This program converted from MicroPAVER to MTC's StreetSaver° online system and included pavement condition surveys on 23 centerline miles. Vijay performed QA/QC on distress data, conducted budget analyses, prepared final reports for the City and OCTA, and trained agency staff on StreetSaver®. The resulting reports helped the City forecast future conditions, assess budget needs, and prioritize improvements. Pavement Management System Updates County of Sonoma, CA Project Manager. Vijay led a four-year contract to update Sonoma County's PMS for its entire 1,380-mile network. He managed a team of MTC-certified field technicians and subconsultants, coordinating both manual and automated pavement condition surveys in accordance with MTC's PCI Distress Identification Manual. Vijay's responsibilities included creating inspection databases, supervising field crews, ensuring quality assurance, and preparing comprehensive analyses and reports. He worked closely with County staff to address their needs, developed inspection data for innovative treatments, and supported scenario planning for additional funding. Vijay also collaborated with the County's engineering and testing lab staff to modify the StreetSaver° decision tree, incorporating newer pavement technologies and optimizing treatment strategies. These efforts led to significant cost savings, such as reducing program costs from $2.5 billion to $1.4 billion by implementing full -depth reclamation (FDR) in place of traditional reconstruction. Vijay and his team proactively shared PMS knowledge with surrounding communities, resulting in efficient project delivery and helping the County meet its budget and schedule expectations. (2013- 2016 and 2021-2024). Building on this experience, Vijay and NCE were recently awarded a new contract to continue updating and improving Sonoma County's PMS from 2025 to 2028, further supporting the County's commitment to effective pavement management and innovation. 10-Year Local Road Program County of Monterey, CA Project Manager. Prior to joining NCE, Vijay worked to develop the County's 10-Year Local Road Program, funded through Transient Occupancy Tax revenues, to maximize roadway coverage while applying best practices in pavement M&R. The program included confirming centerline mileage, updating the StreetSaver° database, and performing GIS analysis to link pavement data with Supervisorial District boundaries, ensuring equitable distribution of roadway investments. NCE collaborated with County staff to refine the decision tree, update unit costs, and generate funding scenarios that prioritized one community in each district per year. The result was a comprehensive, data -driven roadmap balancing technical needs with equity considerations. Deliverables included the updated StreetSaver° database, GIS shapefiles, budget needs reports, funding scenarios, and final documentation for County decision -makers. City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 E James Signore, PhD, PE QA/QC Reviewer, Pavement Expert James is a licensed Civil Engineer in California and serves as a Principal Pavement Engineer with extensive experience in pavement design and evaluation, rehabilitation and maintenance, materials assessment, training, and technical report review for pavement engineering projects. He is well -experienced in designing pavements for many local agencies, Caltrans, and for heavy vehicle loading applications for highways, airfields, and ports. James has spent years researching pavement materials, having directed a state-of-the-art AMRL certified and Superpave mix design equipped research laboratory, and is well versed in state and local pavement practices and specifications. He brings practical research experience and technical knowledge to develop an understanding of client needs, creating design and rehabilitation strategies that offer the client agency leading -edge methods and materials for their pavements. In addition, James has taught the National Highway Institute and the American Society of Civil Engineers "Techniques for Pavement Rehabilitation" seminars to practicing engineers for 20 years. He taught graduate courses in pavement engineering at San Jose State University and many of his former students are civil engineers at agencies in California. Representative Projects Street Rehabilitation and ADA Curb Ramp Improvement City of Diamond Bar, CA Pavement Design QA/QC Manager. James provided pavement design guidance and quality assurance/quality control review. The City of Diamond Bar has approximately 145 centerline miles divided into 7 maintenance zones. Beginning in Spring 2023, NCE was contracted for 3 years to provide the design of PS&E for the City's annual arterial, collector, and residential maintenance and rehabilitation programs, as well as standalone annual CDBG curb ramp improvement projects for up to 3 maintenance zones. As part of the first cycle, NCE designed $3.5 million of slurry seals, cape seals, and ARHM paving for 104 residential and collector roadway segments. In addition, NCE also designed over $6.7 million or 4 miles of 4-lane divided arterial pavement rehabilitation, concrete repairs, bus stop relocations, and curb ramp improvements. NCE also provided striping and signage plans on the arterials to implement the City's bicycle master plan, adding new Class 2 bike lanes with buffers where no bicycle facilities previously existed and upgrading miles of Class 2 bike lanes to include buffers and green conflict striping. For the second cycle, NCE designed over $1.5 million for residential rehabilitation and maintenance and nearly $1.9 million for 1 mile of divided and undivided arterials, including coordination with Caltrans to execute an encroachment permit for work within their right of way. Lastly, NCE prepared 3 CDBG curb ramp PS&E projects. Pavement Evaluation/Design and Street Rehabilitation Projects City of Redondo Beach, CA Pavement QA/QC Manager and Pavement Design Lead. James served as the pavement design leader and quality assurance/quality control reviewer. NCE has partnered with the City of Redondo Beach since 2017 with their PMP, multi -year work plan, and asset inventory. As part of the recent multi -year work plan, NCE pavement engineers refined the PMP recommendations for the upcoming 3-year rehabilitation program (FY 2025/26-2027/28) to save the City approximately $1.5 million in overall project costs. Beginning in 2024, NCE was also contracted by the City to provide the PS&E design for the City's FY 2022 and FY 2023 annual roadway maintenance and rehabilitation catch-up programs. As part of these projects, NCE prepared the PS&E package for approximately Education PhD, Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign, 1998 MS, Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign, 1994 BS, Electrical Engineering, Clarkson University, 1985 Registration Professional Engineer —Civil, CA #62647 Affiliations Transportation Research Board Committee AFD70, Pavement Rehabilitation Transportation Research Board Committee AFD70-1, Pavement Interlayer Systems FAA Pavement Technical Working Group American Society of Civil Engineers Joined NCE 2014 Years of Experience 25 years City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 a $2.6 million, covering 32 street segments across 5.9 centerline miles. NCE staff marked out base repair locations, took pavement core samples, and carried out laboratory testing to develop project -specific pavement design recommendations. They also collected curb and gutter damage that will need to be addressed during construction. The design also includes the development of new curb ramps, bulb -outs as part of a Safe Routes to School initiative, intersection reconstruction, electrical work, sidewalk plaza regrading, and coordination with the City's ongoing bicycle and pedestrian master plan improvements. Street Rehabilitation Programs and PMS Update Services City of San Marino, CA Pavement QA/QC Manager and Flexible Pavement Design. James provided flexible pavement design and quality assurance/quality control. FY 2022 & FY2023 Annual Street Rehabilitation Program: NCE provided civil and pavement design for the City of San Marino's FY 2022 & FY 2023 Annual Street Rehabilitation Program, covering nearly $6.1 million and 19 of the City's most deteriorated street sections. Innovative pavement solutions resulted in significant cost savings, allowing more streets to be improved. The project included comprehensive pavement surveys, base repair markings, coring, subgrade testing, and sustainable treatment recommendations, with special attention to Macadam Road base areas. Over 10,000 linear feet of curb and gutter repairs and more than 130 ADA curb ramps were designed. Construction plans featured updated 2021 Greenbook technical specifications and detailed cost estimates. FY2020 & FY2021 Annual Street Rehabilitation Program: NCE prepared the civil and pavement design plans, specifications, and engineer's estimate of probable construction cost (PS&E) for the City's annual road rehabilitation program totaling nearly $5.8 million and about 66 street sections. This also included the identification of hundreds of curbs and gutter repairs. A comprehensive pavement design was conducted, including pavement conditions surveys, base repair markings, pavement coring, and subgrade laboratory testing. Since 2015, NCE has assisted the City with PMS and pavement evaluation and design services. In 2020, the City selected NCE to provide integrated design services, including PMS, pavement evaluation and design, and preparation of PS&E packages. Through its integrated design approach, NCE has helped the City improve its network PCI by 7 points, from a PCI of 65 in 2018 to a PCI of 72 in 2022, over a period of 4 years. This was achieved by creating a focused, multi -year plan that met the City's needs and optimized its capital improvement program budget. Maintenance District 6 Phase II Rehabilitation City of Glendale, CA Pavement Design QA/QC Manager. James provided pavement design guidance and quality assurance/quality control review. NCE was selected by the City of Glendale to provide the design of PS&E for the Maintenance District 6 Phase II Rehabilitation Project. The project involves rehabilitating 2.8 miles of residential streets in a historic neighborhood with treatments ranging from ARHM overlays, surface reconstruction, and innovative multi -layered ARAM interlayers to reduce required pavement thickness. As part of this project, NCE evaluated the existing pavement to determine feasible rehabilitation alternatives, including whether the existing macadam underneath the asphalt pavement could be preserved or removed, marked pavement base repairs, and designed numerous curb ramps and driveway aprons. We also designed new curb and gutter systems along the entirety of every street due to aging concrete infrastructure and insufficient drainage capacity, totaling over $3.5 million in curb and gutter construction alone. Due to extensive roadway re -grading for every street, NCE had to analyze vertical clearance at 274 driveway aprons, including the adjustment of driveways and sidewalks to conform to the grading. The total project cost is nearly $8.9 million. California Department of Transportation Statewide, CA Contract and Task Order Manager. Since 2015, James has overseen NCE's multi -year on -call contract. NCE is presently providing technical solutions and assisting with implementing new strategies and policies that will improve the state's highway network. Key elements included concrete materials and pavements, asphalt and plastic -asphalt materials, construction evaluation, laboratory testing, and pavement management. Thirty Task Orders were finalized or are still underway on subjects ranging from material evaluations to forensic investigations to data collection and analysis of highway pavement sections throughout California. Examples of these Task Orders include: 1) Comparison of statewide rubber hot mix asphalt performance versus hot mix asphalt performance; 2) Pilot project investigating the use of plastic binders on SR 162 (District 3) in flexible pavements; 3) Developing a road map for the implementation of Balanced Mix Design, a new hot mix asphalt mix design process; 4) Design and testing of rapid strength concrete mixtures for improved long term performance; 5) Quantifying impacts of pavement smoothness; and 6) Incorporating continuously reinforced concrete pavements into PaveM through preparation of priority matrices, decision trees and performance models. City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 E Timin Punnackal, M5, PE Project Engineer Timin is a licensed Civil Engineer with more than 16 years of experience specializing in asset and pavement management, civil and pavement design, and roadway rehabilitation programs. He has extensive expertise in all phases of Pavement Management Program (PMP) implementations, updates, and conversions, with a strong background in acquiring and integrating both pavement and non -pavement asset data for analysis and reporting. Timin is proficient in ArcGIS network analysis, Google API tools for geocoding and routing, and a variety of PMP and analysis software including StreetSaver®, MicroPAVER, AASHTOWare PavementME Design, ArcGIS, Microsoft SQL Server, and R Studio. He also serves as Project Engineer and Trainer for OCTA's workshops, providing PMP and software training, addressing pavement impacts, and guiding OCTA report and GIS deliverable submittals. Representative Projects Pavement Management Program Update City of Cathedral City, CA Project Engineer. Timin was responsible for supporting the development and implementation of a comprehensive PMP for the City's 157 centerline -mile street network. Timin's work included building the PMP database, conducting pavement condition inspections in accordance with ASTM D6433, calculating the Pavement Condition Index (PCI), and updating maintenance and repair strategies. He also contributed to the analysis of life cycle costs, development of funding and investment scenarios, and preparation of a five-year Capital Improvement Program. Timin's technical expertise helped provide city policymakers and asset management professionals with critical data and actionable recommendations to strategically maintain and improve Cathedral City's infrastructure. Pavement Management Program Updates City of Anaheim, CA Project Engineer. Timin played a key role in the 2022/23 PMP update, handling data analysis, reporting, and developing GIS shapefiles to communicate the City's long-term street resurfacing plan. NCE updated Anaheim's PMP to meet OCTA's Measure M2 requirements from 2013 to 2023, covering 584 centerline miles. The team conducted pavement inspections, collected ride quality data, updated maintenance histories, delivered GIS condition data, analyzed funding scenarios, prepared OCTA reports, identified sidewalk gaps, and developed a five-year arterial work plan. NCE completed the latest PMP update and OCTA submittal in 2023, delivered the Arterial Streets Five - Year Plan in June 2024, and will continue PMP updates to 2029. Pavement Management Program Update and ROW Asset Inventory City of Beaumont CA Project Engineer. Timin assisted the City with its 2024 PMP Update for approximately 140 centerline miles of streets. He coordinated pavement condition surveys in accordance with ASTM D6433 using a semi -automated survey method and supported the collection and analysis of right-of-way asset data, including traffic signs, curb ramps, and pavement markings. Timin also contributed to the evaluation of multiple budget scenarios and worked closely with City staff to develop a detailed multi -year plan with a prioritized list of streets for the Capital Improvement Program. His efforts helped the City optimize funding, prioritize maintenance, and improve asset management. Education MS, Civil Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, 2010 BS, Civil Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, 2008 Registration Professional Engineer —Civil, NV #024624 Joined NCE 2009 Years of Experience 16 years City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 a Pavement Management Program and Asset Inventory City of San Bernardino, CA Project Engineer. NCE was selected to update the City of San Bernardino's (City) PMP and right-of-way asset inventory, covering 650 centerline miles. The project included updating the PMP in accordance with ASTM D6433, developing a three-year work plan based on pavement condition index (PCI), and field verification of pavement recommendations to determine feasible treatments. The asset inventory encompassed traffic signs, curb ramps, sidewalks, pavement markings, curbs, trees, light poles, and bike lanes. All PMP and asset data are accessible to City staff via StreetSaver® and a web dashboard, supporting efficient maintenance planning and decision -making. Citywide Asset Data Collection City of Santa Maria, CA Project Engineer. NCE was selected by the City to perform a right-of-way asset inventory for its 250-mile street network, as well as City -owned parking lots, parks, and special districts. The scope included delivering a GIS shapefile with asset attributes, hosting the data on the NCE Asset Management platform for three years, and conducting a pavement condition survey of arterial and collector streets in accordance with ASTM D6433. The inventory covered a wide range of assets, including traffic signs, curb ramps, pavement markings, and other critical infrastructure elements. NCE's work provided the City with a comprehensive, up-to-date asset database to support maintenance planning, capital improvement programming, and informed decision -making. The integration of GIS and asset management tools has enhanced the City's ability to track, prioritize, and manage its infrastructure investments efficiently. Pavement Management Program Updates and Right-of-way Asset Inventory City of Redondo Beach, CA Project Engineer. Since 2017, he has supported the City in updating its PMP for a network of approximately 159 centerline miles, including comprehensive right-of-way asset inventory (signs, curb ramps, sidewalks, curbs, cross -gutters, manholes, and pavement markings). Timin's responsibilities included conducting pavement condition surveys in accordance with ASTM D6433, developing multi -year work plans based on Pavement Condition Index (PCI), performing pavement coring and laboratory testing, and assisting with the design of annual roadway maintenance and rehabilitation programs. He contributed to the preparation of civil and pavement PS&E for street rehabilitation, ADA curb ramp compliance, and technical workshops and council presentations. Timin's work helped the City achieve significant cost savings, comply with LA Metro requirements, and implement data -driven strategies for long-term pavement and asset management. 2024 Pavement Management System Update and Traffic Sign Inventory City of Thousand Oaks, CA Project Engineer. Timin conducted comprehensive pavement condition surveys for the City's entire network of 380-384 centerline miles, utilizing automated surveys in accordance with ASTM D6433. Timin was responsible for field verification of pavement inventory, calculation of Pavement Condition Index (PCI) for each street section and citywide and running multiple budget scenarios to assess impacts on future PCI. He developed multi -year maintenance and repair work plans to support the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and assisted with the migration of the City's PMP database to StreetSaver® after evaluating software options. Additionally, Timin utilized artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop an inventory of traffic signs within the City's jurisdiction, prepared and conducted training classes for City staff, and supported the preparation of final reports and deliverables to ensure compliance with funding and reporting requirements. His technical expertise and experience contributed to the City's ability to efficiently plan, budget, and maintain its pavement network. Pavement Management and Road Surveying County of San Diego, CA Project Engineer. Timin supported the County's transition from MicroPAVER to StreetSaver° software, which included field verification of pavement inventory, database conversion, and conducting pavement condition surveys in accordance with ASTM D6433 in 2015/16 and 2021. Timin's responsibilities included updating maintenance and repair histories, performing budgetary analyses, and preparing annual GIS file updates to reflect annexations and redistricting. He also contributed to the development of annual reports for the Board of Supervisors and provided technical training and support to County staff. Timin's work helped ensure the County's 1,950-mile road network maintained an efficient, data -driven pavement management system, supported the "Road to 70" PCI initiative, and promoted equitable funding for underserved communities. City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 E Jim Bui, PE Civil Engineering Support Jim is a licensed California Civil Engineer with over 12 years of transportation experience. He routinely serves as Project Manager and/or Technical Lead on Public Works and Capital Improvement Projects focused on transportation design for NCE's Southern California region. Jim has expertise in civil and pavement design, asset management, complete streets, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, and the development of bicycle and pedestrian trails for municipal transportation infrastructure. His experience includes managing numerous citywide paving projects across California, many involving ADA-compliant curb ramps, complete streets initiatives, and various classes of bicycle facilities. Jim has led complex civil and pavement design tasks, managed and mentored project teams, and has worked closely with NCE key staff and specialty subconsultants. He is recognized for his ability to translate pavement management plans into actionable projects, recommend cost-effective and sustainable pavement treatments, and deliver high -quality PS&E for roadway maintenance and rehabilitation programs. Representative Projects Pavement Evaluation/Design and Street Rehabilitation Projects City of Redondo Beach, CA Project Manager and Civil Design Lead. Jim led the design and preparation of PS&E for the City's annual roadway maintenance and rehabilitation programs for Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023, covering 32 street segments and 5.9 centerline miles. The project scope included pavement evaluation and design, base repair location marking, pavement core sampling, laboratory testing, curb and gutter damage assessment, ADA curb ramp compliance evaluation and design, and the development of construction plans with vicinity maps, typical cross sections, repair quantity tables, and cost estimates using updated 2021 Greenbook technical specifications. The NCE team also supported the City with asset inventory updates, multi -year work plan development, and integration of bicycle and pedestrian improvements such as bulb -outs near schools and new ADA- compliant curb ramps. These efforts resulted in an estimated $1.5 million in project cost savings for the City's three-year rehabilitation program (FY 2025/26-2027/28) and improved multimodal connectivity and safety throughout the City's 160-mile street network. Street Rehabilitation and ADA Curb Ramp Improvement City of Diamond Bar, CA Project Manager. The City encompasses about 145 centerline miles, distributed across seven maintenance zones. Since 2015, NCE has been collaborating with the City to update the PMP. Starting in Spring 2023, NCE was contracted for a three-year period to provide design services for PS&E related to the City's Annual Roadway Maintenance and Rehabilitation Programs, along with standalone annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Curb Ramp improvement projects. Completing the first two street rehabilitation programs Jim has utilized his extensive experience with annual roadway rehabilitation projects to translate the PMP work plan into specific projects. He has recommended the most suitable pavement treatments, including slurry seals, cape seals, HMA, and ARHM paving for 145 arterial, collector, and residential roadway segments. For the arterial streets, Jim developed various bicycle implementation alternatives included the additional of new class 2 buffered bike lanes. Additionally, Jim has completed the design of three CDBG Curb Ramp Projects. Education BS, Civil Engineering, University of California — Irvine, 2013 Member Tau Beta Pi, Chi Epsilon Registrations and Certifications Professional Engineer —Civil, CA #86467 Affiliations American Society of Civil Engineers American Public Works Association Joined NCE 2013 Years of Experience 12 years City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 E Mahmoud Samara, MS, PE Pavement Engineer Mahmoud is a Professional Civil Engineer who began his engineering career as a Project Engineer specializing in pavements at NCE. He has experience in a range of projects, including civil design, pavement design and evaluation, rehabilitation and maintenance, as well as asset and pavement management. Mahmoud's expertise includes laboratory performance characterization of flexible pavement materials, various pavement management systems, life cycle cost analysis of pavement structures, non-destructive testing, FWD assessments, and flexible pavement design. He is proficient in PMP software such as StreetSaver° and MicroPAVER. Mahmoud has also authored multiple publications and has presented on asphalt binder performance at annual meetings of the Transportation Research Board (TRB). Representative Projects Pavement Management Program Update City of Cathedral City, CA Pavement Engineer. Mahmoud was responsible for conducting pavement condition surveys and assessments to determine the current state of the City's 155 centerline -mile street network. Mahmoud supported the development of a comprehensive PMP, providing City policymakers and asset management professionals with detailed pavement network data, Pavement Condition Index (PCI) calculations, and recommendations for future maintenance and rehabilitation strategies. His work also included identifying funding requirements for the next five years and developing investment and treatment scenarios to help the City achieve its PCI goals and maintain its roadway infrastructure more effectively. Mahmoud also assisted in developing rehabilitation strategy for wide transverse cracks in the Cove area. Pavement Management Program Updates City of Anaheim, CA Pavement Engineer. Mahmoud conducted pavement condition surveys and performed budgetary analysis. NCE updated Anaheim's PMP to meet OCTA's Measure M2 requirements from 2013 through 2023, covering 584 centerline miles of arterial and local streets. Across multiple PMP cycles, NCE conducted pavement inspections, collected ride quality data, updated maintenance histories, and delivered GIS files with condition data, all under a rigorous quality control plan. The team analyzed various funding scenarios to meet targeted PCI goals and backlogs, prepared all required OCTA reports, identified sidewalk gaps, and developed a five-year work plan for arterial streets. NCE completed the latest PMP update and OCTA submittal in 2023, delivered the Arterial Streets Five - Year Plan in June 2024, and has been selected for PMP updates through 2029. Pavement Management Program Update and ROW Asset Inventory City of Beaumont CA Pavement Engineer. Mahmoud was responsible for conducting pavement condition surveys and distress identification across the City's 140 centerline miles of streets, supporting the development of a comprehensive PMP. Mahmoud contributed to the analysis of pavement data, calculation of PCI, and evaluation of base repairs. He assisted in preparing multi -year maintenance and rehabilitation plans, developing cost-effective treatment strategies, and performing budgetary analyses to support the City's Capital Improvement Program. Mahmoud's technical expertise helped provide actionable recommendations for maintaining and improving Beaumont's roadway network. Education MS, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey, 2022 BS, Civil Engineering/Highway and Bridges Engineering, AI- Balga Applied University, Salt, Jordan, 2017 Registration Professional Engineer —Civil, AZ #86072 OCTA Pavement Inspector Prequalification Affiliations Associate member with the American Society of Civil Engineers Student Member in Academy of Pavement Science and Engineering Friend of Transportation Research Board committee AKM20 Joined NCE 2022 Years of Experience 3 years City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 a Pavement Management Program Updates; Street Rehabilitation and ADA Curb Ramp Improvement City of Diamond Bar, CA Pavement Engineer. Mahmoud conducted pavement condition surveys and performed budgetary analysis. NCE has supported the City's pavement management for years, covering approximately 145 centerline miles. In 2014, NCE was selected to update the City's PMP, which previously used PAVER'" and later switched to StreetSaver® in 2018. NCE was again chosen for the 2021/22 PMP update. The team reviewed and corrected the PAVER" database, working closely with City staff. They field - verified the pavement inventory and performed condition surveys across the entire network. NCE calculated PCI for all streets and updated pavement strategies and unit costs. Budget analyses with three funding scenarios were conducted, resulting in a comprehensive PMP report. NCE also developed a multi -year maintenance plan and provided staff training on software, budgeting, and GIS mapping. In Spring 2023, NCE began a three-year contract to design PS&E for the City's annual roadway maintenance and CDBG curb ramp projects. The first cycle included $3.5M in residential/collector work and $6.7M in arterial rehab, plus bike lane upgrades. The second cycle included $1.5M in residential and $1.9M in arterial work, with Caltrans coordination. All three CDBG curb ramp PS&E projects were completed. Pavement Cut Fee Study City of Riverside, CA Pavement Engineer. NCE conducted an assessment of the potential impact of utility cuts on the City's street infrastructure. The project goals included developing appropriate fees to recover costs related to accelerated pavement deterioration. This effort involved collaborating with City staff to compile historical pavement performance data, conducting field testing, analyzing the collected data, and presenting the findings to City staff and the City Council. Mahmoud was responsible for on - field data collection and analysis, and he contributed to the preparation of both draft and final reports. Pavement Management Program Updates City of Yorba Linda, CA Pavement Engineer. Mahmoud conducted pavement condition surveys, performed budgetary analysis, and developed multi- year pavement maintenance and rehabilitation work plans. NCE has served the pavement management needs of the City of Yorba Linda through three consecutive cycles since 2020. In 2020, NCE transitioned the City's PAVER'" database to the MTC StreetSaver° platform and, as part of the 2020 and 2022 PMP updates, completed tasks such as converting databases, verifying street inventory, field -verifying pavement inventory, conducting distress/condition surveys using ASTM D6433 on 215 centerline miles, calculating PCI for each street section, performing budgetary analyses with three funding scenarios, developing seven-year and two-year maintenance and repair work plans, and preparing the final report for OCTA submittal. NCE completed the City's PMP Update in 2023/24, with the final report submitted to OCTA in May 2024. Pavement Evaluation/Design and Street Rehabilitation, and PMP Projects City of Redondo Beach, CA Pavement Engineer. Mahmoud has played a key role in NCE's ongoing partnership with the City of Redondo Beach, supporting both pavement management and street rehabilitation projects. His responsibilities have included pavement design, coring, laboratory testing, developing rehabilitation recommendations, and preparing technical specifications. As part of the City's multi -year work plan and PMP updates, Mahmoud and the NCE team refined recommendations for the upcoming 3-year rehabilitation program (FY 2025/26-2027/28), helping the City save approximately $1.5 million in project costs. NCE has also delivered PS&E design for annual roadway maintenance and rehabilitation programs, preparing bid packages for $2.6 million in improvements across 32 street segments and 5.9 centerline miles. Project tasks have included marking out base repairs, collecting curb and gutter damage data, and supporting ADA and Safe Routes to School improvements. NCE has updated bid documents to current Greenbook and Caltrans specifications and is finalizing the 100% PS&E for the FY 2023 program. Mahmoud continues to support the City with PMP updates, multi -year planning, and project -specific pavement treatment recommendations based on field and laboratory data. As -Needed Consultant Services for Pavement Management and Road Surveying San Diego County, CA Pavement Engineer. NCE provides as -needed pavement management and road surveying services for San Diego County's network of 1,945 centerline miles of roads, supporting the Department of Public Works. Mahmoud conducted pavement condition surveys and budget analysis to support the County's pavement management projects. City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 E Alberto Rocher, MS Staff Engineer/PMP Analyst Alberto joined NCE in 2023 as a Staff Engineer and has already contributed to over 20 PMP projects in Southern California. Recent agencies he has supported include the Cities of Anaheim, Baldwin Park, Beaumont, Cathedral City, Corona, Encinitas, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Redondo Beach, San Clemente, San Marino, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Seal Beach, Thousand Oaks, Yorba Linda, and the County of San Diego. Alberto's work has included performing quality control checks on databases, updating agency Decision Trees, conducting multiple budget analyses using StreetSaver°, creating GIS maps, and developing comprehensive final reports. He has also participated in multiple asset inventory projects, analyzing more than 500 centerline miles and collecting over 15,000 pavement markings and signs in accordance with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Alberto is highly skilled in civil engineering tools including AutoCAD, AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design, EVERCALC, ProVAL, Minitab, and PMP software such as StreetSaver® and MicroPAVER. Representative Projects Pavement Management Program Update City of Cathedral City, CA Staff Engineer/PMP Analyst. Alberto supported the development and implementation of the PMP for the City's 157 centerline -mile street network. Alberto's responsibilities included assisting with pavement condition inspections in accordance with ASTM D6433, building and updating the PMP database, and supporting the calculation of Pavement Condition Index (PCI) values. He contributed to updating maintenance and rehabilitation strategies, analyzing budget needs, and preparing data for the City's five-year Capital Improvement Program. Alberto's technical support helped provide City staff and policymakers with actionable data and recommendations for long-term pavement maintenance and investment planning. Pavement Management Program and Asset Inventory City of San Bernardino, CA Staff Engineer/PMP Analyst. Alberto supported the update of the City's PMP for a 650 centerline -mile network, assisting with pavement distress surveys in accordance with ASTM D6433, collecting and analyzing right-of-way asset data (including traffic signs, curb ramps, sidewalks, pavement markings, curbs, trees, light poles, and bike lanes), and field -verifying pavement treatment recommendations. Alberto contributed to the development of a three-year work plan, GIS mapping, and the integration of PMP and asset data into StreetSaver° and a web dashboard, providing City staff with accessible, actionable information for maintenance planning and funding decisions. Pavement Management Program Updates City of Anaheim, CA Staff Engineer/PMP Analyst. Alberto assisted in running PMP scenarios and developing OCTA Measure M2 deliverables for Anaheim's PMP, which covers 584 centerline miles of arterial and local streets. He supported pavement inspections, data analysis, and preparation of GIS files and reports across multiple PMP cycles, contributing to funding scenario analysis, five-year work plan development, and successful OCTA submittals through 2023. Alberto also coordinated with City staff and NCE's project team to ensure data accuracy and timely completion of deliverables. NCE is contracted for ongoing PMP updates through 2029, with Alberto continuing to play a key support role. Education MS, Civil Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, 2023 BS, Civil Engineering, ITESM, Mexico, 2018 Joined NCE 2023 Years of Experience 6 years City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 E Shaun Russo Staff Engineer/PMP Analyst Shaun joined NCE in 2023 as a PMP Analyst and has over six years of demonstrated experience managing a diverse portfolio of public works projects for more than 60 local agencies throughout Southern California. His expertise includes pavement and sidewalk management, right-of-way asset inventories, and GIS technical support. Shaun is experienced in pavement distress data collection according to ASTM D6433 standards and has completed the OCTA PAVERT" 'Distress Identification' course for both Asphalt Concrete and Portland Cement Pavements. His advanced GIS skills enable him to analyze and ensure high data accuracy across projects. Shaun has worked on all aspects of pavement and sidewalk management programs, from initial network creation to budgetary analysis and maintenance recommendations. He is proficient in PMP software such as MicroPAVER and StreetSaver®, as well as database management, and regularly trains and supports agency staff in data collection and PMP software use. Representative Projects Pavement Management Program Update City of Cathedral City, CA Staff Engineer/PMP Analyst. Shaun supported all aspects of the PMP update, including data collection, analysis, and database management for the City's 157 centerline -mile street network. Shaun's responsibilities included conducting pavement distress surveys in accordance with ASTM D6433 standards, assisting with GIS data integration, and supporting the development of maintenance and rehabilitation recommendations. His work provided City staff and policymakers with accurate pavement condition data and actionable insights for long-term maintenance planning and funding strategies. Pavement Management Program Update and ROW Asset Inventory City of San Bernardino, CA Staff Engineer/PMP Analyst. Shaun supported the update of the City's PMP for a 650 centerline -mile network by conducting pavement distress surveys (ASTM D6433), collecting and analyzing right-of-way asset data, and assisting with field verification of treatment recommendations. He also contributed to a three-year work plan, GIS mapping, and integration of PMP and asset data into StreetSaver° and a web dashboard, providing City staff with actionable information for maintenance planning and funding. Shaun's responsibilities included coordinating with field teams to ensure data quality, preparing summary reports, and supporting public agency staff with training on data interpretation and use of the asset management platform. Pavement Management Program Updates City of Anaheim, CA Staff Engineer/PMP Analyst. Shaun's role was to lead the quality control efforts for NCE. NCE updated Anaheim's PMP to meet OCTA's Measure M2 requirements from 2013 through 2023, covering 584 centerline miles of arterial and local streets. Across multiple PMP cycles, NCE conducted pavement inspections, collected ride quality data, updated maintenance histories, and delivered GIS files with condition data, all under a rigorous quality control plan. The team analyzed various funding scenarios to meet targeted PCI goals and backlogs, prepared all required OCTA reports, identified sidewalk gaps, and developed a five-year work plan for arterial streets. NCE completed the latest PMP update and OCTA submittal in 2023, delivered the Arterial Streets Five -Year Plan in June 2024, and has been selected for PMP updates through 2029. Certification OCTA Pavement Inspector Prequalification Joined NCE 2023 Years of Experience 6 years City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 E Franc Escobedo Senior Field Technician Franc has decades of experience serving as a Pavement Management Technician. He has successfully collected distress data for PMS utilizing systems such as StreetSaver°, MicroPAVER, Cartegraph, and Hansen. Franc has conducted condition inspections on over 10,000 centerline miles of roads and streets in California. In his capacity as a Senior Field Technician, Franc oversees and executes all activities related to pavement data collection, utilizing both hardcopy forms and tablets. As part of the quality control process, he conducts cross-checks of data within the PMS database. He consistently performs QC assessments of field -collected data and pavement maintenance history to ensure that PMP databases are accurate and reflect current conditions. This process includes generating detailed reports that are essential for validating the accuracy of the collected data. Franc is certified by the MTC and the OCTA inspector certification testing program and assists with the training of agency staff. In addition, his experience and expertise with PMPs provide valuable support to agencies during field training. Representative Projects Pavement Management Program Updates City of Anaheim, CA Senior Field Technician. Franc has conducted distress surveys in accordance with ASTM 6433 standards. NCE updated Anaheim's PMP to meet OCTA's Measure M2 requirements from 2013 through 2023, covering 584 centerline miles of arterial and local streets. Across multiple PMP cycles, NCE conducted pavement inspections, collected ride quality data, updated maintenance histories, and delivered GIS files with condition data, all under a rigorous quality control plan. The team analyzed various funding scenarios to meet targeted PCI goals and backlogs, prepared all required OCTA reports, identified sidewalk gaps, and developed a five-year work plan for arterial streets. NCE completed the latest PMP update and OCTA submittal in 2023, delivered the Arterial Streets Five - Year Plan in June 2024, and has been selected for PMP updates through 2029. Pavement Management and Pavement Condition Inspections Various Cities and Counties, CA Senior Field Technician. Below is a collection of local public agencies for which Franc has conducted condition inspections. These projects have included various methods of pavement distress data collection, such as walking surveys, windshield surveys, and automated inspections. • Aliso Viejo • Anaheim • Baldwin Park • Beaumont • Beverly Hills • Buena Park • Burbank • Cathedral City • Corona • Cypress • Dana Point • Diamond Bar • Encinitas • Hawaiian Gardens • Highland • Lake Forest • Lemon Grove • Manhattan Beach • Mission Viejo • Monterey Park • Orange City/County • Pismo Beach • Poway • Redondo Beach • Riverside • San Bernardino • San Clemente • San Diego County • San Gabriel • San Marino • Santa Barbara City/County • Santa Maria • Seal Beach • Thousand Oaks • Torrance • Ventura City/County • West Covina • Whittier • Wildomar • Yorba Linda • MTC and OCTA Education Computer Operations Program, Computer Learning Center, Los Angeles, CA, 1984 Network Engineering & Administrative Program Computer Learning Center, Anaheim, CA, 1997 Certified Network Administration Computer Learning Center, Anaheim, CA 1997 Certifications OCTA PAVER'" Certification MTC StreetSaver® Rater Certification Program Joined NCE 2004 Years of Experience 22 years City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 E Joseph DeLeon Senior Field Technician Joseph joined NCE in 2017 as a Pavement Management Technician and is experienced in collecting distress data for a wide range of pavement and asset management projects. He currently leads and performs all activities related to data collection, conducts field inspections, and actively participates in the quality control (QC) process —including cross-checking and generating detailed reports to maintain accurate, up-to-date PMP databases. Joseph has completed certification for the OCTA PAVER'" 'Distress Identification' course for Asphalt Concrete and Portland Cement Pavements. He is also certified by the MTC to perform pavement distress inspections, which requires passing a rigorous field test annually to demonstrate knowledge of distress procedures. The Pavement Inspector Certification/Testing covers ASTM D6433 for PAVER'" and StreetSaver° modified ASTM D6433 distress types. Joseph also assists with agency staff training and provides valuable field training support based on his PMP expertise. Representative Projects Pavement Management Program Update City of Cathedral City, CA Senior Field Technician. Joseph was responsible for collecting pavement distress data across the City's 157 centerline -mile street network, performing field inspections in accordance with ASTM D6433 standards, and participating in the quality control process to ensure data accuracy. Joseph's work supported the development of the PMP database and provided City staff with reliable information for pavement condition assessment and long-term maintenance planning. Pavement Management Program and ROW Asset Inventory City of San Bernardino, CA Senior Field Technician. Joseph DeLeon was responsible for collecting pavement distress data across the City's 620 centerline -mile network, performing field inspections in accordance with ASTM D6433 standards, and participating in the quality control process to ensure data accuracy. Joseph's work supported the development of the PMP database and provided City staff with reliable information for pavement condition assessment, right-of-way asset inventory, and long-term maintenance planning. Pavement Management and Pavement Condition Inspections Various Cities and Counties, CA Senior Field Technician. Below is a collection of local public agencies for which Jospeh has conducted condition inspections. These projects have included various methods of pavement distress data collection, such as walking surveys, windshield surveys, and automated inspections. • Anaheim • Lake Forest • San Diego County • Baldwin Park • Mission Viejo • Santa Barbara • Beaumont • Monterey Park City/County • Cathedral City • Orange City/County • Santa Maria • Corona • Pismo Beach • Thousand Oaks • Diamond Bar • Redondo Beach • Wildomar • Encinitas • San Bernardino • Yorba Linda • Highland • San Clemente • MTC and OCTA Education Mendocino College Certifications OCTA PAVERT" Certification MTC StreetSaver° Rater Certification Program Joined NCE 2017 Years of Experience 8 years City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 E Nate Bech, PE • Project Position: Senior Project Engineer Years in Industry: 8 Years • ' Years with ARRB Systems: 6 Years ` SYSTEM S Biography: Nate is an expert pavement evaluation Project Engineer with experience processing and analyzing functional and structural pavement data on thousands of miles of roads and highways across over 30 States. Having processed and analyzed data on over 20,000 miles of pavement, Nate is the leading data-processing expert of comprehensive pavement condition assessment using automated surface distress assessment technology and the Traffic Speed Deflectometer. Using comprehensive pavement evaluation data, Nate has worked with many state Departments of Transportation (DOT) and Federal agencies to help identify precise locations for pavement rehabilitation and maintenance projects. Nate is well -experienced in using 3D pavement scanning technology and right-of-way cameras to collect and process roadway condition data for municipal clients. He has actively participated in several pavement evaluation projects. Key projects include Whitfield County, City of Raleigh, NC, Georgia DOT, Charleston County, SC, and Tennessee DOT. Before joining ARRB, Nate worked at the Pavement Mechanics Laboratory and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as part of his education at the University of Pittsburgh. His work focused on the analysis and interpretation of structural pavement data. Skills and Capabilities: Qualifications: Data processing and analysis MS, 2018, Civil Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Swanson Database management School of Engineering Project management BS, 2015, Civil Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Swanson GIS integration School of Engineering of Engineering Non-destructive testing Professional Engineer, Pennsylvania PE096722 Pavement design and analysis Memberships in Professional Memberships of Committees: Associations: Association of Standardization and TRB Committee AKP10 — Pavement Condition Assessment Testing Methodologies ASTM committee E17 Vehicle — Pavement Systems Transportation Research Board Secretary of the ASTM committee E17 Voting member for subcommittee E17.61 City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 Transconomy LLC Phone 703 722 2980 981 Chant Pinebrook Road, Suite 204 Faxrne 722 .tra �� TRANSCONOMY Chantilly, Virginia 20152 Internet www.transconomy.com Jonathan Groeger Technology Lead/Data Processing Task Manager Jonathan.Groeger@transconomy.com PROFILE OVERVIEW ■ Jonathan Groeger is a Civil Engineer with over 35 years of experience dedicated to highway infrastructure engineering, management, and research. Mr. Groeger is highly skilled at leading complex projects involving multi- disciplinary staff, including civil engineers, IT professionals, traffic engineers, statisticians, data scientists, and subject matter experts. ■ He is an expert in pavement condition evaluation and pavement management. He has used the Long -Term Pavement Performance Distress ID Manual (and contributed to the development of this document), ASTM D6433 (PCI), and the PASER distress system. He has also used the PAVER system and other pavement management systems on several projects. ■ He has worked his entire career in the pavement condition and pavement management area starting with working for the creator of the pavement management movement, Dr. Ronald Hudson, in Austin, Texas. He is an expert in pavement condition evaluation as evidenced by his Chairpersonship of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), Transportation Research Board (TRB), and Pavement Evaluation Committee (he served on this committee for 20 years). Mr. Groeger was a member of the NAS TRB Pavement Executive Committee and an editor for the NAS TRB Transportation Research Record Journal in the pavements and asset management areas. RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Pavement Management Program and Asset Inventory, City of San Bernardino, CA. Technology Lead/Data Processing Task Manager. NCE was selected to update the City of San Bernardino's Pavement Management Program (PMP) and right-of-way asset inventory, covering 620 centerline miles. The project included updating the PMP in accordance with ASTM D6433, developing a three-year work plan based on pavement condition index (PCI), and field -verifying pavement recommendations to determine feasible treatments. The asset inventory encompassed traffic signs, curb ramps, sidewalks, pavement markings, curbs, trees, light poles, and bike lanes. All PMP and asset data are accessible to City staff via StreetSaver° and a web dashboard, supporting efficient maintenance planning and decision -making. Pavement Condition Assessment and Asset Extraction, City of Bowie, MD. Project Manager. The City of Bowie, Maryland, with a population of 58,000, consists of 400 lane -miles of streets. For this project, Transconomy performed pavement condition surveys as well as a complete asset inventory using Al methods. The asset inventory included signs, light posts, guardrails, curbs and gutters, manholes, sidewalks, fire hydrants, and more. The results were presented in Transconomy's Viewer software, a geodatabase, and CSV files. Transconomy has been contracted to perform pavement surveys through 2026 for the City. Citywide Asset Data Collection, City of Santa Maria, CA. Technology Lead/Data Processing Task Manager. In partnership with NCE, a thorough inventory of right-of-way (ROW) assets for the City's street network, encompassing 250 miles, was conducted. In addition to the street network, the NCE team was also tasked with doing an asset inventory for the City- owned/maintained parking lots, parks, and special districts. NCE's work involved providing a GIS shapefile with all the asset attributes and hosting the data on the NCE Asset Management platform for three years. Pavement Management Program Update, City of Beaumont, CA. Technology Lead/Data Processing Task Manager. In collaboration with NCE, the entire street network in accordance with ASTM D6433 utilizing an automated survey method was assessed. Multiple budget scenarios were analyzed to evaluate the impact of various options on future PCI assessments. For the City's preferred budget scenario, NCE developed a comprehensive multi -year plan, which includes a prioritized list of streets for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) with minimal modifications. 2024 Pavement Management Program Update and Traffic Sign Inventory, City of Thousand Oaks, CA. Technology Lead/ Data Processing Task Manager. As part of the NICE team's efforts, the entire street network —totaling 384 centerline miles —was evaluated in accordance with ASTM D6433 using automated surveys. Multiple budget scenarios were analyzed to assess their impact on future PCI, and the most feasible scenario was used to develop a multi -year work plan for the City's upcoming CIP projects. Additionally, NICE is utilizing Al and machine learning to develop an inventory of traffic signs within the City's jurisdiction. City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 48 INFRNSENSE EVAN GUARINO Principal Engineer —Woburn, MA BIO Mr. Guarino specializes in project execution and management. He holds a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Since coming to Infrasense in 2011, he has been responsible for subsurface scanning using ground penetrating radar, infrared thermography, ultrasonic testing, and other methods on over 1300 bridge decks, over 10,000 lane -miles of pavement, and dozens of other transportation facilities, including tunnels, parking structures, culverts, and concrete slabs throughout the U.S. Mr. Guarino is primarily responsible for data collection and analysis at Infrasense. His responsibilities include planning, executing, and performing quality assurance of data collection, as well as performing and managing data analysis and reporting. Mr. Guarino also contributes to project development and internal research and development. Since 2015, Mr. Guarino has managed numerous subsurface scanning projects ranging from a few miles of pavement evaluation to 600+ structure condition surveys. He has published studies evaluating the accuracy of GPR methods, a study that examines the implications of using GPR in the rehabilitation redesign of two structures on the New York State Thruway, and a comparison of vehicle -based and fixed -wing aerial IR for bridge deck condition evaluations. REGISTRATIONS Professional Engineer: MA (#57489), RI (#14859), IL (#062.076319), KS (#30628) EDUCATION Worcester Polytechnic Institute Civil Engineering M.S. CE, 2011 Worcester Polytechnic Institute Civil Engineering B.S. CE, 2010 ACADEMIC/ PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS 2024-present Principal Engineer, Infrasense, Inc. 2022-2024 Senior Project Engineer, Infrasense, Inc. 2014-2022 Project Engineer, Infrasense, Inc. 2011-2014 Staff Engineer, Infrasense, Inc. SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Hawaii Network -Level Pavement Scanning (2024•Present) In 2024, Infrasense completed data collection on over 2700 lane -miles of pavement spanning all six islands of Hawaii using a vehicle -based GPR system. The GPR data is being analyzed to evaluate the pavement structure and condition. Mr. Guarino managed the complex logistics necessary for collecting data across all six Hawaiian islands in less than 6 weeks, and is currently managing the data analysis phase of this on -going project. Client: Wilson Okamoto Corporation, Hawaii Department of Transportation Role: Project Manager City of Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 48 INFRNSENSE NHDOT — FWD and GPR Testing of State Highways (2023) Mr. Guraino managed field operations for pavement testing in support of rehabilitation planning efforts on two NH Highways (NH-101, 1-93). The investigations utilized FWD and GPR data collected by Infrasense, and core data provided by NHDOT. TSD data was also provided for one of the project sections, for additional detail and to compare to the FWD data. The data collected for these investigations. along with projected traffic data was analyzed to provide pavement layer thicknesses, pavement moduli, effective Structural Number, subgrade modulus, required overlay thickness, and remaining life. Pavement design recommendations were also provided. Role. Data Collection and Analysis Lead New Jersey Pavement Testing and Evaluation (2022) Infrasense performed pavement layer thickness evaluations using ground penetrating radar (GPR) and collected deflection data using Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) for 14 pavement sections throughout New Jersey. FWD data was collected in accordance with ASTM D4694 and ASTM D4695 FWD data collection was carried out using a Dynatest. Model 8002 FWD system. Composite pavement testing included FWD drops at joints (for LTE testing) and slab midspans. Role: Data Collection Darthmouth, MA - FWD and GPR Testing for Construction QA (2022) Mr. Guarino managed the FWD and GPR testing for a post -construction QA evaluation of Woodcock Road in Dartmouth. MA. The FWD and GPR data were analyzed to calculate the current structural layer coefficients of an 8-inch deep foamed asphalt -stabilized full depth reclamation (FDR) layer. Role: Data Collection Natchez Trace and Blue Ridge Parkway Subsurface Evaluation of Pavements (2021) Infrasense performed pavement layer thickness evaluations using ground penetrating radar (GPR) in support of a structural evaluation of these roadways using a Traffic Speed Deflectometer (TSD). Working as a subconsultant to Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), Infrasense collected GPR data in the northbound direction of each Parkway at driving speed with no closures or disruptions to traffic. The project provided the Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD) with a continuous asphalt and base layer thicknesses profile of each surveyed lane. with each point linked to precise GPS coordinates of the TSD data. Role: Data Collection Lead Smoky Mountain Pavement Evaluation (2019) Infrasense collected dual -frequency ground penetrating radar data along 2 miles of federal highway in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park in Tennessee. A high frequency air launched antenna was used to evaluate the structure and condition of the bound pavement layers, and a 400MHz ground coupled antenna was used to penetrate 10 feet below the pavement surface to detect deeper anomalies. Role: Project Manager, Data Collection/Analysis Lead PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Society of Nondestructive Testing Infrastructure Committee American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) City of La Quinta — Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Update, Project No. 2025-04 v Appendix B Required RFP Forms and Addenda ta Qaigra CALIFORNIA - IGrirGTIdiIMI=1LIki'IA INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal I,yivek Jha, MS, PE (name) hereby acknowledge and confirm that Nichols Consulting Engineers, CHTD (NCE) (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 Principal `I ,y e, � of Nichols Consulting Engineers, CHTD (NCE) (Title) (Company) Commercial General Liability (at least as broad as ISO CG 0001) $1,000,000 (per occurrence); $2,000,000 (general aggregate) Must include the following endorsements: General Liability Additional Insured General Liability Primary and Noncontributory Commercial Auto Liability (at least as broad as ISO CA 0001) $1,000,000 (per accident) Personal Auto Declaration Page if applicable Errors and Omissions Liability $1,000,000 (per claim and aggregate) Worker's Compensation (per statutory requirements) Must include the following endorsements: Worker's Compensation Waiver of Subrogation Worker's Compensation Declaration of Sole Proprietor if applicable Page 11 of 13 4a��r ATTACHMENT 3 NON -COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT FORM Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal I, Vivek Jha, MS, PE (name) hereby declare as follows: am Principal of Nichols Consulting Engineers, CHTD (NCE (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. 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