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The Christmas Kings7 I(INGS- (951)402-2000 RESPONSE TO: CITY OF LA QUINTA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUBMISSION DATE 4/24/2026 SUBMITTING COMPANY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LIGHTING INC. DBA THE CHRISTMAS KINGS (TCK) MATHEW KRONQUIST PRINCIPAL IROWKINGS . (951)402-1000 Company Summary: The Christmas Kings(TCK) has been providing full service Holiday lighting and decor since 2005 We have installed lights and decorations for malls shopping centers, hotels, casinos, and municipal projects. We have a core staff that has decades of combined experience and we specifically and solely design and install lighting and decorative displays. Ourcrew is trained on ladders and we carry boom and scissor lift certifications. Our experience with thousands of successful Installations provides certainty in our capabilities to approach this project with confidence We assume the following to be true the City of La Quinta (the City) will provide adequate power to the display locations where required. The City will provide support at no cost to TCK if permitting is required for any of the displays TCK will provide all products supplied as a rental. Installation, service ano removal of all components within the scope of work within the RFP will be the responsibility of TCK TCK will provide lift equipment and use best practices associated with professional industry standards and procedures. TCK will work with the City to decide what hours and timeframes will be least intrusive to the City and surrounding residents in order to have a hassle free installation experience. The Christmas Kings is in agreement with the terms outlined in the City of La Quinta's Professional Services Agreement The pricing reflected in this proposal will remain valid for the next 120 days. Any individual performing work is free of any conflict of interest witli the City. Jd Mathew Kronquist, Principal, Mar(a)lhechristmasPings.cm 951-454-9777 Southern Californla Lighting Inc D B A The Christmas Kings 31500 Grape Street 3-233. Lake Elsinore, Ca 92532 KINE- aa. 9n (951)402-2000 COMPANY INFORMATION Name of Firm: Southern California Lighting, Inc. D.B.A. The Christmas Kings Incorporated in California: 9-22-2009 Federal Taxpayer ID number: 27-1028646 Authorized Representative: Mathew Kronguist Title of Authorized Representative: Principal Address: 31500 Grape St. Suite 3-233 City/State/Zip: Lake Elsinore, Ca 92532 Phone Number: 951-454-9777 Website Address: www.TheChristmasKings.com E-mail Address: MateTheChristmasKings.com STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH: TCK has read through the entirety of the RFP and is comfortable with the requirements set within. Through communication with the City, we will develop our installation and removal programs to adhere to the best suggested timing for these services to take place. TCK is familiar with the serviceable areas. TCK has been in the industry for 20 years and considers itself one of the leading installation companies in the United States. We have centered our focus on California projects and are based in Riverside County. We have dozens of jobs that are similar or more complex in scope each season. These jobs consist of the same or comparable lighting and decor pieces. We have a large team that facilitates the installations and service. Many of them have been working within or alongside the company for several years. KINE- aaa. 9n sao.a, (951)402-2000 COMPANY KEY PERSONNEL Sean Skog, General Manager, Sean(aD_TheChristmasKings.com, 951-385-3149 - Project Management - 7 years experience installing commercial lighting projects - 20+ years experience with event production - Boom lift, Scissor lift certified Resume Attached below REFERENCES Company name: City of Redlands a. Company address: 35 Cajon St # 200, Redlands, CA 92373 b. Company Contact: Erik Reeves c. Title of contact: Field Services superintendent d. Contact email address: ereevesCa cityofredlands.org e. Contact phone number: (909) 798-7555 f. Scope: City building and tree lighting, decorative light pole garland, 32' Frame Christmas Tree, custom clock tower lighting design, synchronized light show within Ed Hales Park g. Project Duration: 2018 - present h. Project Manager: Sean Skog 2. Company name: City of Riverside a. Company address: 3900 Main St., Riverside, Ca 92501 b. Company Contact: Gema Ramirez c. Title of contact: Senior Project Manager, Arts and Cultural Affairs d. Contact email address: GRRamirez@riversideca.gov e. Contact phone number: (951) 826-5233 f. Scope: Multiple lighted decor installations throughout the Festival of Lights corridor in downtown Riverside. Includes 32' frame tree, walk through elements, and photo op displays. g. Project Duration: 2023 - present h. Project Manager: Gustavo Sanchez KINE- aaa. 9n saoea, (951)402-2000 3. Company name: City of Palm Desert a. Company address: 73-150 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, Ca 92260 b. Company Contact: Shawn Muir c. 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O — a z >� O o a H QO ¢ cu W �CL � � W y C U > . LJJ W a ti T co GI-. U z z No ¢ N U z a� F- O n a E a� > o 0 O � L KINE- aaa. 9n saoea, (951)402-2000 STAFFING AND PROJECT ORGANIZATIONAL APPROACH 1. Phased Work Plan a. Pre -Season Planning and Coordination i. Planning begins well in advance of each holiday season and includes site reviews, confirmation of decor locations, assessment of assets, power availability verification, and coordination. TCK will work collaboratively with La Quinta to finalize placement plans that remain adaptable to evolving conditions. b. Installation Execution Installation activities are carefully sequenced by location and access requirements. Work is scheduled during approved off-peak and overnight windows whenever possible to minimize operational disruption. All installations adhere to La Quinta safety requirements, ADA compliance,OSHA standards, and security protocols, including badging, background checks, and escort procedures where required. With an enlarged team, we feel confident in our ability to install within a 2-3 day window for the decor components. c. Maintenance and Seasonal Support i. Once installed, TCK provides ongoing maintenance throughout the holiday season. Our maintenance approach ensures decor remains visually consistent, safe, and fully operational through the project deployment. d. Removal and Storage i. Post -season removal is planned with the same attention to safety and efficiency as installation. All decor is carefully dismantled, inventoried, and transported for secure off-season storage. TCK manages refurbishment and repairs during storage to ensure readiness for the following season. e. Schedule Control and Coordination i. TCK understands the importance of schedule certainty. Our project managers use detailed installation schedules, location -specific task plans, and daily progress tracking to ensure milestones are met. SUBCONTRACTING SERVICES It is not in our operational plan to utilize any subcontractor assistance on this project. DISCLOSURES N/A. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS TCK carries policies that meet or exceed the requested minimums to perform work for La Quinta. ATTACHMENT 2 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Must be exocuted by proposer and submitted with the proposal I, AAT"11 'e 0 urv,r$ r (name) hereby acknowledge and confirm that �outnERiJ *g o tit cl�n,�rH�+l K+✓. J G'.r _+rr. /, k)I , r%, & (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 fe.cde CPA_ of _�o�+rilErl� l AerF��►A'1'h 1:'-.r,�� (Title) pah rso ljlI s.'r,-As (Company) w=w . I Commercial General Liability (at least as broad as ISO CG 0001) S1.000,000 (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) Auto Liability Additional Insured verwriai Huio ueclaration Rage if applicable Worker's Compensation (per statutory requirements) Must Include the following endorsements: Worker's Compensation Waiver of Subrogation Worker's Compensation Declaration of Sole Proprietor if applicable Page 9 of 11 ATTACHMENT 3 NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT FORM Wst be executed by proposer and Submitted with the prc)posal I , ! "i V—omw (name) hereby declare as follows t am Pr-ZriLC�,-t,r- Of ZJ&gri, (Title) �. �f A ��; 014', ICC A) (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, connwed. 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, onto 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 in -formation tt data relative hereto, or paid, and will not pay any fee to any corporation partnership, company, association organization, proposal depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham proposal I declare Linder penalty of perjury under the laws of the State Of California that the foregoing is true and correct Proposer Signature Proposer Name /i+fA,.yrOw LlrA Proposer Title Company Name S aH r/40w ._ AL rFQ,,.•I�► -� dy �; n ,n ira ctlriSv,�tAti j<lwcs Address 17l041 6 44%rik S:. 7 -171 �i1 r.E_ �r.,r,,.�C�} 9Z u z- Page 1 C of 11 �c� QuiHr�; ATTACHMENT 4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF ADDENDA Must be executed by proposer and submitted with Me proposal; if no addenda has been issued, mark "N/A" under Addendum No. Indicating Not Applicable and sign ADDENDUM NO. I SIGNATURE INDICATING RECEIPT Page 11 of 11 SEAN SKOG General Manager / Event Coordinator �. (951) 385-3149 sean@thechrisimaskings.corn EXPERIENCE The Christmas Kings — General Manager September 2018 - Present • Managed logistics mc!uding inventory control, quality checks, and warehouse efficiency • Client proposals and presentations / client relationships and project oversight • Oversaw nightly meetings and checkout with truck crews • Worked with the event team to coordinate special events for up to 50.000 attendees • Responsibla for hinng staff and qualifying subcontractors across the country • Scheduled truck routes and oversaw warehouse operations • Handled customer service i;aIls and coordinated solutions promptly • Collaborated with commercial clients to scope work within budget Wilson Creek Winery — Food and Beverage Manager October 2013 - September 2018 • Managed hospitality events and beverage service • Supervised staff and ensured customer satisfaction SKILLS • Operational logistics and crew management • Staff coordination and scheduling • Client service and communication • Software knowledge. Excel. Office, PowerPoint, Drophox, Photoshop • Special event coordination • Nightly operations and leadership CERTIFICATES • California forklift Certification — Ca/dcrnia AHERN Safety Solutions • Healthcare Provider CPRfAED — Amencan Haarl Association EDUCATION Riverside Community College 2003 - 2006 Redlands High School 1999 - 2003 GUS SANCHEZ GENERAL SUPERINTENANT t,. (951) 283-9983 GUS@thechristmaskings.com EXPERIENCE The Christmas Kings — GENERAL SUPERINTENANT October 2015 — Present • Managed 75+ employees across multiple job sites • Ensured proper electrical requirements were available prior to installation • Fielded 14+ support calls per day regarding installation issues and methods • Verified site specs and quality compliance for each project • Oversaw loading/unloading of lights, decor, and tools • Trusted keyholder; opened/closed the warehouse daily • Maintained high safety standards in tool and ladder use • Troubleshot electrical problems using blueprints and OSHA guidelines Helix Electric Inc — Electrician August 2006 — September 2015 • Installed, maintained, and inspected electrical systems • Interpreted blueprints, wiring diagrams, and specs • Worked on residential and commercial projects CBR Electric Inc — Apprentice Electrician February 2004 — April 2006 • Assisted lead electricians on job sites • Performed installation prep and support work • Gained foundational knowledge in electrical trade SKILLS • Team leadership and personnel management • Electrical systems and jobsite troubleshooting • Site inspections and project QA • OSHA compliance and safety protocols • Inventory and warehouse operations • Communication with crew and customers • Technical understanding of blueprints and specs CERTIFICATES • CA STATE LICENCED ELECTRICIAN • MASTER Electrician — Helix Electric Inc. • California Forklift Certification — California AHERN Safety Solutions • Healthcare Provider CPR/AED — American Heart Association • OSHA outreach trainer EDUCATION Helix Electric Inc. Vocational Program 2006 — 2010 Temescal Canyon High School 1999 — 2003