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June 12, 2026
City of La Quinta RFP – ADA Accessibility Compliance Consulting
Attn: Monika Radeva, City Clerk
78495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California 92253
MRadeva@LaQuintaCA.gov
The City of La Quinta (City) is seeking a qualified professional engineering firm to develop and help implement a
comprehensive Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan that advances the City’s
commitment to equitable, safe, and accessible public facilities and rights-of-way. Consistent with Title II of the ADA,
California accessibility standards, and best practices, the ADA Transition Plan will serve as a strategic roadmap to evaluate
existing conditions, identify barriers, and establish a clear framework for corrective action. More than a compliance
document, it will provide the City with a practical, phased implementation strategy that supports capital planning and
responsible use of funds. By aligning accessibility improvements with community needs and long-term infrastructure
goals, the City can make measurable progress toward full accessibility and foster an inclusive public environment where
everyone can travel safely and independently.
We have read and understand the RFP in its entirety, including, without limitation, the scope and nature of the work and
are not aware of any conflict of interest in performing the work. We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to submit the
attached qualifications for your review and welcome a meeting with the City to discuss how our team can meet your goals
for this contract. Should you have any questions, please contact me at (951) 506-2072 or Lonnie.Druliner@mbakerintl.com.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL
Lonnie Druliner, PE Christopher Alberts, PLS
Department Manager (Primary Contact) Principal In Charge (Authorized to Bind)
MICHAEL BAKER IS BEST QUALIFIED TO PERFORM THESE SERVICES FOR
THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
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1. COVER LETTER
COHESIVE, CAPABLE,
LOCAL TEAM WILL BRING
COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS
Michael Baker's team is based in the
Coachella Valley. We are a nationwide firm
with a big local presence, providing
personalized service and quick response
times. Along with our Teaming Partner, RHA
Community Works (RHA) and Accessibility
Innovations, Inc. (AI), we are highly qualified
to perform the tasks requested by the City.
INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY
Michael Baker leverages advanced
LiDAR technology to deliver highly
accurate, efficient, and data-driven
solutions that support informed
decision-making throughout project
planning, design, and
implementation.
EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE
DELIVERING ADA COMPLIANT
STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Our advance LiDAR technology
was used for an award winning,
statewide ADA compliance
project for the Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet (KYTC).
The project included over 13,000
intersections and more than
1,630 miles of sidewalk.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Cover Letter ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Firms Background, Qualifications, and Experience .............................................................................................................. 3
2. References ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
3. Complete Pricing List ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
4. List of Complementary Services Offered by Proposer and Corresponding Prices ............................................................. 10
5. Staffing and Project Organization ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Key Personnel ............................................................................................................................................................... 11
Organization Chart ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
Collaboration Summary ............................................................................................................................................... 12
Resumes of Project Manager and Key Personnel ........................................................................................................ 13
6. Subcontracting Services ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
7. Disclosures .......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
8. Explanation of Methodology .............................................................................................................................................. 21
Project Approach .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Innovative Strategies or Methods ................................................................................................................................ 21
Scope of Services .......................................................................................................................................................... 26
Task Breakdown ............................................................................................................................................................ 26
9. Acknowledgement of Insurance Requirements ................................................................................................................. 31
10. Non-Collusion Affidavit ....................................................................................................................................................... 32
11. Acknowledgement of Addenda .......................................................................................................................................... 33
Additional Requested Information
Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) ...................................................................................................................... 34
Proof of Local Business Preference Eligibility ..................................................................................................................... 35
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FIRMS BACKGROUND, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE
Michael Baker is a full-service
architecture, engineering, planning,
survey, and construction management
firm established in 1940. Owned as a C-
Corporation, by Michael Baker
International Holdco Corporation, we have
more than 4,500 employees in 90 offices
nationwide. Our Coachella Valley office,
established in 1985 as RBF Consulting,
consists of 25 professionals covering civil
engineering, transportation/traffic
engineering, environmental planning,
survey, and land development. Michael Baker International (Michael Baker), a Pennsylvania Corporation, is a
Transportation Engineering firm with 90 offices world-wide and over 4,500 employees. Engineering News Record (2025)
ranked Michael Baker as #13 in Transportation.
We are dedicated to the Coachella Valley communities where we live, work and play.
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2. REFERENCES
KYTC ADA Sidewalk Inventory & Compliance Analysis, Statewide, Kentucky
a) Client:
Kentucky Transportation
Cabinet
Mikael Pelfrey, PE
Director
502-782-5073
mikael.pelfrey@ky.gov
b) Project Description:
Michael Baker partnered with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) to deliver
Mobile LiDAR services supporting a statewide inventory of pedestrian facilities to
inform ADA transition planning and enhance pedestrian mobility. State owned and
maintained rights of way were captured using Mobile LiDAR and terrestrial spherical
imagery wherever pedestrian infrastructure was present. As added value, spatial data
analytics were applied to identify additional areas for inventory without increasing
collection effort or cost.
Data collection was conducted across the Commonwealth, including dense urban
corridors and rural outlying areas. Real time vehicle tracking and an Esri ArcGIS
dashboard were used to monitor and report progress, while field data was transferred
to Michael Baker’s secure private cloud for centralized storage and processing at the
Virginia based BEAST (Baker Enterprise Architecture for Spatial Technologies) data
center.
The inventory included more than 13,100 intersections, 34,500 curb ramp systems,
18,600 crosswalks, and 1,630 miles of sidewalk, requiring a combination of automated
and manual quality control to ensure accuracy and completeness. Michael Baker
developed a comprehensive ADA database schema and the custom ADA Precision
Toolset (ADAPT) to support automated feature extraction, measurements, ADA
standards comparison, and detection of tripping hazards as small as 1/4 inch.
Deliverables included a relational Esri Geodatabase and calibrated, colorized point
clouds with synchronized imagery, leveraged for asset management and public access
through LiDARData.net. Efficient collection methods and automation enabled
completion of the statewide effort within six months.
c) Dates:
3/2019 – 1/2022
e) Final Outcome:
Efficient collection methods and automation enabled completion of the statewide
effort within six months. d) Staff:
Aaron Morris
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ADA Sidewalk and Curb Condition Evaluation, Dayton, Ohio
a) Client:
City of Dayton
Dave Weinandy
Chief Engineer
937-333-3858
dave.weinandy@daytonohio.gov
b) Project Description:
Michael Baker performed curb ramp ADA inventories and evaluations, along with
sidewalk ADA and condition assessments, to support the City of Dayton’s long term
infrastructure investment planning. The project covered 42 neighborhoods,
encompassing approximately 556 miles of sidewalk, 677 miles of curb, and 7,300
curb ramp systems. To support asset extraction and evaluation, Michael Baker
collected 863 miles of mobile LiDAR and spherical imagery and used a combination
of automated and manual techniques to extract 3D features and perform detailed
measurements.
Curb ramp systems—including ramps, landings, detectable warning surfaces, flares,
and pedestrian push buttons—were extracted in 3D and automatically measured for
ADA compliance, with slope, cross slope, counter slope, and width evaluated and
rolled up into overall ramp system scores for mapping and prioritization. Sidewalks
and curbs were assessed for obstructions and damage, with automated
measurements of running grade, cross slope, and width taken at 25 foot intervals
and compared to ADA standards. Areas obstructed from LiDAR or imagery were
manually field verified using ESRI Survey123 and integrated into final scores. As
added value, Michael Baker developed a condition index scoring methodology for
curb ramps, curbs, and sidewalks, enabling City staff to quickly identify priority areas
and visually confirm conditions using the collected spherical imagery, significantly
enhancing project planning and decision making.
c) Dates:
3/2023 – 6/2024
e) Final Outcome:
Efficient field collection methods, streamlined coordination, and the strategic use of
automation tools enabled Michael Baker to deliver the project on schedule and
within budget while maintaining a high standard of technical quality and
responsiveness. This disciplined approach supported timely decision-making,
minimized inefficiencies, and provided the client with a reliable, cost-effective
solution that advanced the project efficiently from data collection through design
development.
“The City of Dayton teamed with Michael Baker on our important Curb and Sidewalk
Inventory and Condition Assessment Project. The City is very pleased in the work
product that was delivered.
We would recommend considering working with Michael Baker, and look forward to
doing business with them again in the future.” – Dave Weinandy, City of Dayton
d) Staff:
Aaron Morris
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Pavement Management System and ADA Asset Inventory, Indio, California
a) Client:
City of Indio
Juan Raya
City Engineer
760-541-4225
jraya@indo.org
b) Project Description:
Michael Baker was awarded a contract to provide Mobile LiDAR mapping and Laser
Crack Measurement System (LCMS) data collection services in support of the
development of the City’s five-year pavement management plan and to augment their
ongoing public works asset management systems.
The project included the collection and processing of Mobile LiDAR data, LCMS
pavement surface condition data, and 360° high-resolution spherical digital imagery
on approximately 450 lane miles (222 centerline miles) of City-owned streets. The
City’s diverse transportation network is comprised of high volume major and minor
arterials, major and minor collectors, as well as residential (neighborhood-level)
streets and alley ways.
The primary objective of the project was to utilize the collected field data to develop
the City’s pavement management system and corresponding five-year pavement
prioritization plan, as well as to perform a physical asset inventory of the City’s curb
ramps, sidewalks, and traffic sign assets. The collection of the curb ramps and
sidewalk data will provide the City with a current inventory of physical infrastructure
assets that support their ongoing ADA compliance activities.
As part of the mission planning process, Michael Baker worked closely with the City
engineer and Public Works manager to establish the proper pavement project “GIS
segmentation”, and identify a data collection schedule and route plan that would
leverage the City’s parking restriction schedule, which resulted in minimizing the
number of parked cars encountered during the collection, thus maximizing the
“views” of the roadway surface, curb lines and sidewalks.
During LiDAR processing, the assets captured were assigned attributes based upon the
feature type and needs of the City. Street signs and posts were populated with
mounting/post type and Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Device (MUTCD) code.
While sidewa lks and curb ramps included attributes affecting ADA compliance such as
obstructions, landing areas, flairs and truncated domes. A photograph of each feature
captured was extracted from the panoramic imagery and a corresponding link was
created in the Geodatabase for review.
c) Dates:
2017-2018, 2021-2022
e) Final Outcome:
Efficient field collection methods, streamlined coordination, and the strategic use of
automation tools enabled Michael Baker to deliver the project on schedule and within
budget while maintaining a high standard of technical quality and responsiveness. This
disciplined approach supported timely decision-making, minimized inefficiencies, and
provided the client with a reliable, cost-effective solution that advanced the project
efficiently from data collection through design development.
d) Staff:
Christopher Alberts
Aaron Morris
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Maple Avenue Street Improvement Projects, Rialto, California
a) Client:
City of Rialto
Rocky Kaw
Assistant Civil Engineer
909-421-4912
rkaw@rialtoca.gov
b) Project Description:
The Maple Avenue Street Improvement Project involved the design of approximately
500 linear feet of street improvements along South Maple Avenue, from 133 to 189
South Maple Avenue, to address critical accessibility and drainage needs within the
corridor. Michael Baker prepared design solutions for new asphalt pavement,
sidewalk, curb and gutter, and driveway improvements to create a continuous, ADA-
compliant path of travel and enhance overall corridor functionality. In addition to
improving pedestrian accessibility, the project was developed to mitigate localized
ponding issues, supporting safer and more reliable use of the roadway and adjacent
pedestrian facilities. Our team worked closely with the City and utility agencies
throughout the project to coordinate design requirements, address potential
conflicts, and help advance the improvements efficiently and effectively. This project
demonstrates Michael Baker’s ability to deliver practical, well-coordinated
infrastructure solutions that integrate accessibility, drainage, and roadway
enhancements to meet client objectives and community needs.
c) Dates:
4/2024 – 1/2026
e) Final Outcome:
The Maple Avenue Street Improvement Project achieved exceptional results through
proactive project management and client communication. The project was
completed with zero budget overruns, demonstrating disciplined cost control and
accurate initial planning. No scope creep occurred throughout the project duration,
reflecting clear project definition and effective change management. Zero change
orders were issued, indicating thorough design coordination and anticipation of field
conditions. All deadlines were met on an as-needed basis, showcasing our team's
flexibility and commitment to client schedules.
d) Staff:
Lonnie Druliner, Kimilee Murillo,
Riley Moore,
Dung “Sam” Nguyen
Yucca Loma Safe Routes to School Project, Apple Valley, California
a) Client:
Town of Apple Valley
Brett Morgan
Senior Construction Inspector
760-403-8034 (Mobile)
bmorgan@applevalley.org
b) Project Description:
Michael Baker was retained to prepare plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) for
the Yucca Loma Safe Routes to School Project, an important community improvement
initiative focused on providing students with a safer, more accessible connection to
Yucca Loma Elementary School. The project scope includes the design of new
sidewalks, curb, and gutter to create a more continuous and reliable pedestrian
network, as well as installation of new high-visibility crosswalks across Powhattan
Road to establish a safer north-south route to and from the campus. In addition,
Michael Baker incorporated targeted accessibility improvements, including upgrades
to an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant curb ramp and reconstruction of
driveways to achieve appropriate clear widths and cross slopes. Through these
improvements, the project enhances pedestrian safety, supports ADA accessibility, and
promotes more comfortable and dependable access for students, families, and the
surrounding community. This assignment demonstrates Michael Baker’s ability to
deliver context-sensitive transportation improvements that integrate safety,
accessibility, and practical design solutions in support of community mobility goals.
c) Dates:
3/2022 – 8/2026
e) Final Outcome:
Due to existing site constraints within the right-of-way, innovative design solutions
were required to achieve ADA compliance. In close coordination with the City, Michael
Baker developed a feasible and constructible design that balanced accessibility
requirements with site limitations. During construction, unforeseen field conditions d) Staff:
Lonnie Druliner
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Kimilee Murillo
Dung “Sam” Nguyen
required real-time adjustments, and our team responded by quickly developing
revised solutions and supporting implementation. Through proactive communication,
coordination, and an agile approach, we successfully delivered the project while
maintaining compliance and project objectives.
Club Drive Complete Streets, Indian Wells, California
a) Client:
City of Indian Wells
Dina Purvis
Public Works Director
760-776-0237
dpurvis@indianwells.com
b) Project Description:
Michael Baker was retained to prepare plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) for
the Club Drive Complete Streets Project, a corridor improvement initiative focused on
enhancing multimodal access, accessibility, and connectivity for the surrounding
community. The project included the introduction of new sidewalks, installation of
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant curb ramps, and upgrades to bicycle
facilities along Club Drive to improve safe and convenient access for pedestrians and
bicyclists traveling to a nearby shopping center and other community destinations. As
part of this effort, Michael Baker developed and evaluated concept alternatives that
balanced technical feasibility, community needs, and corridor functionality. Our team
presented these alternatives through a public outreach process, engaging
stakeholders, nearby business owners, and community members to gather
meaningful input and build consensus around the project approach. Michael Baker
then supported the City in evaluating feedback and selecting a preferred alternative
that advanced accessibility, improved multimodal mobility, and reflected stakeholder
priorities. This project demonstrates our ability to deliver context-sensitive complete
streets solutions that integrate ADA compliance, community engagement, and
practical design development to support safer, more inclusive public infrastructure.
c) Dates:
5/2022 – 1/2026
e) Final Outcome:
Due to the complexity and scale of the public right-of-way, Michael Baker worked with
the City to develop a phased approach that balances comprehensive evaluation with
practical implementation. Our phased approach enabled the City to advance priority
improvements sooner while aligning the remaining phase with funding opportunities
and capital improvement projects.
d) Staff:
Kimilee Murillo
Dung “Sam” Nguyen
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3. COMPLETE PRICING LIST
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4. LIST OF COMPLEMENTARY SERVICES WITH CORRESPONDING PRICES
Because scope, complexity, and schedule can vary significantly by assignment, a standard price list is not provided. Instead,
our team is prepared to develop responsive, project-specific cost estimates and fee proposals at the City’s request,
ensuring pricing is aligned with the unique requirements of each task.
Sidewalk Connectivity Review and Recommendations
A sidewalk connectivity review will be conducted using Mobile LiDAR to identify locations where sidewalks are missing,
incomplete, or create gaps in the pedestrian network. The collected data will document existing conditions and highlight
priority corridors where accessible routes are lacking. Findings will be used to develop targeted recommendations that
improve pedestrian connectivity and accessibility, and to support applications for Active Transportation Program (ATP) or
other grant funding opportunities to construct new compliant sidewalks and close critical network gaps.
Coordination with SunLine Transit and Other Transit Agencies
If bus stops or transit-related facilities are located within the City’s public right-of-way, SunLine Transit Agency can be
included in the assessment. Each location will be evaluated for accessible landing pad dimensions, connection to the
adjacent sidewalk or accessible route, slope compliance, and the placement of seating or shelters that may impede
wheelchair maneuverability or clear path of travel. Findings will support coordinated improvements to enhance transit
accessibility and pedestrian connectivity.
City Council Support Services
City Council Support Services will include preparation of presentation materials, coordination with City staff to confirm key
messages and technical content, and attendance at the City Council meeting. Our team will develop a clear, concise
PowerPoint presentation summarizing the purpose of the ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan, key findings,
recommended priorities, implementation considerations, and next steps. We will also support refinement of exhibits,
talking points, and responses to anticipated questions to help ensure the City is well prepared for a clear and effective
public presentation.
Funding Source Identification and Applications (Grant Writing)
Michael Baker shall compile a list of grant programs suited for the needs of the City. We will review and provide
information about the types of grants that have been identified as highest priority for the City. The list will include
information about each funding agency and specific grant programs, a summary of program guidelines and eligible scope
of work and funding cycle information (anticipated dates for announcement of funding availability, grant application
deadlines, etc.). Additionally, Michael Baker is able to provide grant writing services with input from the City staff.
AI, Inc. Services
Code-level remediation of identified accessibility defects, live user testing with people with disabilities (available as a
separate priced engagement), and document accessibility remediation beyond the comprehensive review specified in Sub-
Item 4(b) are not included in this scope. GIS data deliverables, geodatabase production, shapefiles, and geospatial schema
work are outside Task 4 scope per Section 4 above. These services are available from AI Inc. or from Michael Baker under a
written change order.
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5. STAFFING AND PROJECT ORGANIZATION
Key Personnel
Lonnie Druliner, PE, will serve as the project’s Manager and
primary point of contact for the City through completion of
the assignment. With 16 years of experience, including
four years with Michael Baker, Lonnie brings strong
leadership in the delivery of municipal infrastructure,
accessibility, and capital improvement projects for public-
sector clients throughout Southern California. She has
provided similar services to the Cities of Rancho Mirage,
Escondido, and Rialto, and is well equipped to lead a
comprehensive ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
that requires close coordination, technical rigor, and
responsive communication. In this role, she will oversee
day-to-day project management, guide coordination
among Michael Baker and RHACW Community Works
(RHACW) team members, maintain schedule and quality
control, and ensure the City receives clear, actionable
deliverables that support implementation of accessibility
improvements.
Christopher Alberts, PLS, will serve as Principal in Charge
for this assignment, providing executive oversight and
strategic guidance throughout development of the City’s
ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. As Riverside/San
Bernardino County Region Office Executive, Chris brings 30
years of experience, including 24 years with Michael
Baker’s Palm Desert office, and offers deep familiarity with
local agency priorities, regional conditions, and the firm’s
Coachella Valley resources. In this role, he will help ensure
the project is delivered in conformance with the City’s
objectives, applicable standards, and Michael Baker’s
quality expectations. Chris will provide high-level oversight
of project performance, support resolution of key issues,
confirm appropriate staffing and resource allocation, and
serve as an executive resource to maintain accountability,
responsiveness, and overall delivery success from kickoff
through final acceptance.
We understand the City’s preference to minimize the use
of subconsultants; however, our team structure has been
intentionally developed to provide the full range of
specialized expertise required to successfully deliver this
project. This approach ensures that all aspects of the
scope—from public right-of-way and facilities to
programmatic and digital accessibility—are addressed
comprehensively and in a coordinated manner under
Michael Baker’s leadership.
To strengthen development of the City’s ADA Self-
Evaluation and Transition Plan, Michael Baker has
partnered with RHACW, whose personnel Scott Rice, ASLA,
PLA, CASp, and Allison Rush, ASLA, CASp, CPSI, will serve as
Certified Access Specialist (CASp) resources for evaluation
of designated City facilities. RHACW will perform detailed
site evaluations focused on facility accessibility and the
accessible path of travel, including routes from accessible
parking stalls to building entrances and other key site
elements. Their work will provide the project team with
code-informed field observations, defensible
documentation, and practical recommendations that
strengthen the overall quality and reliability of the ADA
Transition Plan. In addition to site evaluations, RHACW will
support Michael Baker through technical assistance, peer
review, and City staff ADA training, helping ensure the final
deliverables are thorough, well coordinated, and
implementation-oriented.
To strengthen the City’s Web and Digital Accessibility
Assessments, Michael Baker has partnered with
Accessibility Innovations, Inc. (AI), a specialized
subconsultant with focused expertise in digital accessibility
compliance. Amit Aggarwal, CPWA, PMP, E MBA is the
Principal Consultant at Accessibility Innovations Inc.,
bringing over 20 years of experience in project delivery and
more than a decade leading large-scale, transformative
initiatives across multiple sectors. Amit has successfully
guided federal, state, and local agencies in developing and
executing comprehensive accessibility strategies aligned
with WCAG, Section 508, and ADA requirements. AI will
evaluate the City’s websites, digital documents, and other
online assets to identify barriers affecting accessibility and
compliance with current standards. The review will assess
compatibility with assistive technologies, usability of
navigation and content, and issues related to structure,
readability, alternative text, forms, and PDFs. Findings will
be delivered in a clear, actionable format to support
remediation, prioritization, and ongoing compliance. This
effort ensures the City’s ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition
Plan addresses both physical and digital access to
programs, services, and public information.
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Organization Chart
Collaboration Summary
The ADA comprehensive compliance checks for street improvements—specifically sidewalks, curb ramps, crosswalks, and
pedestrian signals—utilizing Michael Baker’s LiDAR technology alongside the street improvement team for thorough
assessment and field verification. RHACW will be responsible for reviewing City facilities. AI will be responsible for
reviewing digital material and websites. Upon collection and compilation of all relevant data, Michael Baker, AI, and
RHACW will collaborate closely to develop site evaluation report and an ADA Transition Plan that prioritizes enhancing
accessibility throughout the City, including facilities, digital material and websites, major accessible routes, and key
intersections to enhance accessibility throughout the City. The implementation of ADA compliance will vary according to
available funding and the specific needs of the City. Additionally, Michael Baker, AI, and RHACW will coordinate to prepare
information for City Staff training and review and evaluate the City’s current policies, programs, practices, and web and
digital assets.
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Resumes of Project Manager and Key Personnel
PROJECT MANAGER
Lonnie C. Druliner, P.E.
As a Department Manager with Michael Baker, Ms. Druliner
brings more than 10 years of experience delivering capital
improvement and land development projects for both public-
and private-sector clients throughout Southern California. Her
background includes management of complex municipal
infrastructure and development assignments, including street
improvement plans, plan-check consulting services, and
residential, multifamily, and commercial development projects. She offers a well-
rounded technical foundation in project management, grading and improvement plans,
drainage design, hydrology analysis, utility coordination, construction support, and
stormwater compliance reporting. This breadth of experience, combined with her
ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and maintain project momentum,
positions her to effectively lead ADA compliance initiatives that require thoughtful
planning, technical rigor, and close coordination with client staff and stakeholders.
Ms. Druliner has successfully managed multiple capital improvement projects involving
accessibility enhancements and related public infrastructure improvements. Her responsibilities have included overall project
management, client coordination, technical reporting, collaboration with utility providers, preparation of CADD drawings and
specifications, development of cost opinions, and oversight of design deliverables. Her experience on projects that included
paving overlay, ADA improvements, and wet utility upgrades demonstrates her ability to guide projects from initial coordination
through delivery while balancing technical quality, schedule, and stakeholder needs. For ADA compliance assignments, this
experience translates into a practical understanding of how accessibility improvements are planned, prioritized, designed, and
implemented within broader municipal capital programs.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Vail Ranch Park and Long Canyon Creek Park, Temecula, California. City Of Temecula. Project Manager. Managed two distinct
park updates involving enhancements to existing parks with restrooms, installation of ADA-compliant parking stalls, and
construction of accessible routes connecting parking areas to restrooms and other park facilities. Coordinated project activities
with electrical and landscape teams, the public restroom company, and utility purveyors.
Frisbie SRTS Project, Rialto, California. City of Rialto. Engineer of Record. Supervised civil and traffic design to design 70 new curb
ramps, reviewed 10 existing ramps, reconstruct 58 driveways, design 6,000 linear feet of new and reconstructing sidewalk, and
providing signing and striping for upgraded crosswalks and school signage.
Button Parking Lot Project, Rancho Mirage, California. City Of Rancho Mirage. Project manager. Overseeing civil, landscape
architecture, and electrical disciplines to design and grade roughly 2.3 acres of parking lots to be used for the rancho mirage
amphitheater and weekly farmers markets. Street improvement and ramps are being updated to comply with ADA
requirements, accessible routes, and electrical vehicle charging stations (EVCS). Coordinating with the City to develop material
needed for city council, including 3D renderings.
Rose Hills Court and Washington Arts, (Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities, AHSC, Round 5) Los Angeles,
California. City of Los Angeles. Project Manager. The project entails a PS&E package modifying curb ramps to meet ADA
requirements, improving portions of curb, gutter, and sidewalk on an existing street, bulb outs for traffic calming measures, and
landscaping at multiple locations throughout Los Angeles.
Gateway Dog Park Project, Moreno Valley, California. City of Moreno Valley. Project Manager. Managed the design and
coordinated with the landscape architect for a dog park featuring two separate areas, each with a concrete walking path,
benches, and amenities designed to meet ADA compliance. The project also involved upgrading the existing walkway to ensure
ADA standards were met.
Morrison Park Pump Track & Site Improvements Project, Moreno Valley, California. City of Moreno Valley. Project Manager.
Directed the design expansion of Morrison Park, incorporating a parking lot with ADA-compliant spaces, accessible pathways,
restrooms, pump track, site lighting, detention basin, flow track, bicycle playground, and trail network. Oversaw coordination
among multiple engineering disciplines—including electrical, stormwater, civil, geotechnical, and landscape architecture—in
partnership with the pump track team to efficiently deliver plans, specifications, and estimate documentation to the City.
Years with Michael Baker 4
Years of Experience 16
Education M.Eng., 2012, Civil Engineering, Tufts University
B.S., 2010, Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego
Licenses/Certifications Professional Engineer - Civil, California, 2016, 86346
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PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE
Christopher L. Alberts, P.L.S.
Mr. Alberts brings extensive consulting experience
spanning both field and office operations, providing the
strategic leadership and executive oversight essential to
successful delivery of ADA compliance assignments. As
Executive for Michael Baker’s Riverside and San
Bernardino County offices, he leads office operations and
employee engagement initiatives that strengthen the firm’s capabilities
throughout the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley. In this leadership role, he is
responsible for discipline and office operations, client relationship management,
quality control of plans and deliverables, staff allocation, scheduling, and
verification of client satisfaction. His broad management experience and
commitment to service excellence position him to serve as an effective Principal-in-
Charge, providing high-level guidance, ensuring alignment with client objectives,
supporting quality and accountability across the project team, and helping
maintain consistent, responsive communication throughout the life of the ADA compliance project. In addition, his active
involvement in professional state and local associations, including service as chairman of a professional practice committee
serving three Southern California counties, reflects his strong regional presence and ongoing commitment to industry leadership
and best practices.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Rancho Las Flores Park Master Plan - Phase 1, Coachella, California. City of Coachella. Surveyor. Responsible for field surveys.
Michael Baker provided professional landscape architecture and civil engineering services to the City of Coachella for the design
and development of a community sports park. The 25-acre park included a major lighted soccer complex, football field, baseball
and softball fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, splash fountain, restrooms, shade structures, a new public street, parking lot
improvements, landscaping, irrigation, and associated improvements. Services included the preparation of conceptual design
alternatives, a two phased master plan, and final plans, specifications and estimates.
Avenue 50 and 52 Crossing/Eastside Dike Levee Evaluation, Coachella Valley, California. PSAV, LLC. Surveyor. Responsible for field
surveys. Michael Baker prepared regional hydrology, hydraulic, and sedimentation analyses for the 51-square-mile watershed
tributary to the Eastside Dike Levee along the Coachella Canal. The project evaluated the condition of the existing levee and
identified options for two roadway crossing encroachments across the levee system.
Interstate 10 / Monterey Avenue Interchange, Palm Desert, California. City of Palm Desert. Survey Manager. Responsible for field
surveys. Michael Baker provided environmental planning, civil, structural engineering, and surveying services for the
reconfiguration and improvement to the I-10/Monterey Interchange. The three-phase project included the preparation of a
project study report-project report (Phase 1), environmental documentation for environmental clearance (Phase 2), and
preparation of final design plans (Phase 3) for reconstruction of the westbound freeway ramps. The reconstruction and
modification of the ramps was necessary to alleviate traffic congestion due to heavy volumes of traffic accessing the westbound
freeway at this location.
Citywide Pavement Management System Implementation, Coachella, California. City of Coachella. Lead. Michael Baker recently
conducted a citywide pavement condition survey and pavement management system implementation for the City of Coachella,
California. Pavement data was collected utilizing our pavement data collection vehicle, equipped with advanced 3D LCMS
pavement scanners, high-definition ROW cameras, GPS, high-precision inertial navigation, and other remote sensing
technologies which allowed accurate pavement condition data and ROW data to be collected while traveling at prevailing traffic
speeds. Tasks included surveying 140 centerline miles of the city’s pavement and implementing a modern Pavement
Management System. Michael Baker performed pavement distress ratings utilizing automation based on the ASTM D6433
standard. Michael Baker also prepared a comprehensive pavement management report that included various 10-year scenario
analysis to determine the optimal annual funding needed for the city to achieve its pavement management goals. Michael
Baker’s Project Manager worked with the City Engineer to prepare and present the outcomes of this key project to the City
Council and residents, which helped get the buy-in from stakeholders to secure a significant budget increase for the city’s
pavement maintenance and rehabilitation budget.
Years with Michael Baker 24
Years of Experience 30
Education Coursework, General Studies, San Jacinto College
Coursework, General Studies, South Dakota State University
Licenses/Certifications Professional Land Surveyor, California, 2008, 8508
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STREET IMPROVEMENTS – LIDAR COORDINATION AND ADA TRANSITION PLAN
Lauren Slingsby Snow, PE
Ms. Snow is a Project Manager experienced in leading
complex, compliance-driven infrastructure and public
works programs throughout Southern California,
requiring strong coordination, technical accuracy, and
defensible documentation. Her background includes
preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates; field
assessments and data collection; utility coordination; and the design of
roadway, sidewalk, and curb ramp improvements for municipalities. She has
managed programs subject to federal regulatory requirements, applying
structured processes, data validation, and consistent documentation
practices—experience directly applicable to ADA transition planning and
systemwide evaluation of pedestrian facilities. Lauren’s experience managing large-scale, cross-functional programs—
supported by centralized data systems, asset tracking, and transparent reporting —positions her well to support ADA self-
evaluation and transition plan development for the City of La Quinta . She has developed data-driven tools to track
progress, prioritize improvements, and support clear reporting, directly translating to ADA inventories and barrier
prioritization. Her work includes oversight of field data collection and QA/QC processes, ensuring accurate and reliable
program records to support compliance documentation. She brings a structured approach to barrier identification,
prioritization, and implementation planning that supports efficient, compliant delivery of accessibility improvements.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Tahquitz Visitor Center Improvements Project, Palm Springs, California. Agua Caliente Tribe of Cahuilla Indians. Project
Manager. Overseeing civil, water, electrical, and septic teams to design and grade a roundabout, driveway, and parking lot
at the Tahquitz Visitor Center. Parking lot capacity is increased, a new restroom facility will serve visitors and staff, street
improvements and ramps are being designed to comply with ADA requirements and added capacity for electrical vehicle
charging stations (EVCS). Coordinating with the Tribe for council, including conceptual design.
Button Parking Lot Project, Rancho Mirage, California. City Of Rancho Mirage. Engineer. Civil, landscape architecture, and
electrical disciplines to design and grade roughly 2.3 acres of parking lots to be used for the rancho mirage amphitheater
and weekly farmers markets. Street improvement and ramps are updated to comply with ADA requirements, accessible
routes, and electrical vehicle charging stations (EVCS).
Rose Hills Court and Washington Arts, (Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities, AHSC, Round 5) Los Angeles,
California. City of Los Angeles. Engineer. The project entails a PS&E package modifying curb ramps to meet ADA
requirements, improving portions of curb, gutter, and sidewalk on an existing street, bulb outs for traffic calming
measures, and landscaping at multiple locations throughout Los Angeles.
Southern California Gas Company. Manager, Program Controls & Data Management. Led large, compliance-driven
infrastructure programs with a focus on clear processes, strong data management, and coordination across teams.
Managed federal regulatory requirements under CFR 192, ensuring systemwide compliance through practical program
controls, data validation, and consistent documentation. Facilitated program meetings, cross-functional coordination, and
executive briefings, helping align technical teams and communicate key requirements to a wide range of stakeholders.
Developed and implemented data strategies, including centralized scheduling and asset management systems, to track
progress, prioritize work, and support transparent reporting—experience that translates well to ADA asset inventories,
barrier tracking, and transition planning.
Oversaw material verification and compliance efforts involving field data collection, QA/QC, and reliable recordkeeping,
with clear applicability to ADA field assessments and PROWAG compliance documentation. Collaborated with industry
peers through the American Gas Association, participating in benchmarking efforts and bringing back best practices to
improve program delivery, stakeholder coordination, and implementation planning.
Years with Michael Baker 1
Years of Experience 18
Education B.S., 2007, Civil Engineer, California State University at Chico
Licenses/Certifications Professional Engineer, California, 2011, 78280
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LIDAR LEAD
Aaron Morris, GISP
Mr. Morris is a Vice President and National Practice Executive
for Michael Baker International. Within Michael Baker's
operations-centric strategic organizational structure, he plays
a significant role in fostering geospatial capabilities with local
leadership to provide clients a broader portfolio of Michael
Baker's services. Mr. Morris incubated Michael Baker's Mobile
LiDAR Division from inception to the nation's leading service provider while expanding
remote sensing offerings to include automated Pavement Inspection and wearable
LiDAR Indoor Mapping. Mr. Morris has been at the forefront of the Geospatial
profession and a visionary for innovative, remote sensing technology advancements
including involvement with: patenting GPS mapping technology; the first commercial
aerial LiDAR project; the first statewide photolog asset inventory; establishing best-
practices and guidelines for Mobile LiDAR; deployment of UAS aircraft; pioneering
mobile ADA Condition Assessments; and fostering Artificial Intelligence / Machine
Learning (AI/ML) for automated LiDAR asset inventories.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Transit Planning and Finance Consulting Services, Statewide, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation,
Central Office. Program Manager. Responsible for management and oversight of all Mobile LiDAR activities (collection,
processing, quality assurance, and product delivery). Michael Baker provided on-call consulting services to assist with
technical planning and finance initiatives for Pennsylvania's public transportation urban and rural agencies and efforts to
facilitate improvements to the Amtrak Keystone Corridor. Michael Baker's services included transit development planning,
transit agency performance reviews, facility feasibility studies, preliminary design, financial analyses, transit agency
consolidations, public outreach and stakeholder coordination, Federal Transit Administration funding analysis, specialized
public transportation studies, and other specialized studies to support the client's overall mission.
Bus Rapid Transit Management and Engineering Services, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh Regional Transit. Program
Manager. Responsible for management and oversight of all Mobile LiDAR activities (collection, processing, quality
assurance, and product delivery). Michael Baker provided design and environmental services for the development of a Bus
Rapid Transit Facility in the Downtown-Uptown-Oakland-East End corridor in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The project will
increase mobility and encourage re-investment within the corridor, thereby improving the quality of life for Pittsburgh
residents. Michael Baker was a member of the design team that provided oversight and coordination for completion of the
environmental process, prepared preliminary Complete Streets design plans, and assisted with grant funding applications
to advance the locally preferred alternative toward construction. Michael Baker also prepared preliminary traffic signals,
pavement marking, signing, and traffic control plans.
Pavement Management System and ADA Asset Inventory. City of Indio. Operations Manager. Michael Baker provided
Mobile LiDAR mapping and pavement data collection surveys in support of the development of the City of Indio’s five-year
pavement management plan and to augment their ongoing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) asset management
program activities. He helped facility the collection and processing of mobile LiDAR data, pavement surface condition data,
and 360° high-resolution spherical digital imagery on approximately 450 lane miles (222 centerline miles) of city-owned
streets. The City’s diverse transportation network consists of high volume major and minor arterials, major and minor
collectors, and residential (neighborhood-level) streets and alley ways. The primary objective of the project was to utilize
the collected field data to support the development of Indio’s pavement management system and corresponding five-year
pavement prioritization plan and to perform a physical asset inventory of the City’s curb ramps, sidewalks, and traffic sign
assets. Collection of the curb ramps and sidewalk data was intended to provide the City with a current inventory of
physical infrastructure assets that support their ongoing ADA compliance activities.
Years with Michael Baker 29
Years of Experience 29
Education Master's Certificate, 2008, Project Management, University of Pittsburgh
B.S., 1995, Geography and Urban Planning, Frostburg State University
Licenses/Certifications Certified GIS Professional, 2008, 59772
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CITY FACILITIES - ADA TRANSITION PLAN
Scott Rice, ASLA, CASp
Mr. Scott Rice is President and Managing Principal of
RHACW Community Works (RHACW). He has
managed over $150 million of park projects during his
tenure at RHACW. Scott oversees the development of
construction documents, plan checking, cost estimating,
conceptual rendering, and construction observation and
management.
Scott graduated with honors from Cal Poly Pomona, earning a Bachelor of
Science Degree in Landscape Architecture. He is a full member of the American
Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). Additionally, Scott is a LEED Accredited
Professional (LEED AP), as designated by the United States Green Building
Council (USGBC), and a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) as issued by the State
of California, Division of the State Architect. Scott is one of only three
Landscape Architects in California that currently hold CASp Certification.
His CASp experience is the foundation of the Accessibility Planning division at
RHACW, where he serves as President and Project Lead for numerous public
works projects. This specialization allows him to oversee all aspects of
accessibility compliance, from developing comprehensive ADA Transition Plans
to conducting detailed site inspections.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
On-Call CASp Services, Los Angeles, California. City of Los Angeles. Accessibility
Inspection and report preparation for over 100 parks (pocket parks, skate
parks, equestrian centers, etc.). Annual Value of Services: $160,000+. On-Going
System-Wide Accessibility Compliance Report Update, Riverside County, California. County of Riverside-Regional Park &
Open Space District. Site Inspection of 20+ District sites, including regional parks, museums, administration buildings,
campgrounds, and nature centers. Preparation of a 300+ page report. Value of Services: $62,800. Completed 2018
ADA Transition Plan, Jurupa, California. Jurupa Community Services District. Accessibility Inspection of all parks,
community centers, and shared-use facilities owned by the District; preparation of a comprehensive report. Value of
Services: $44,305. Completed 2018
Years with RHA 21
Years of Experience 26
Education B.S., 2002, Landscape Architecture, CalPoly Pomona
Licenses/Certifications Licensed Landscape Architect, California, 2005, 5111
Certified Access Specialist, California, 2016, 709
References City of Los Angeles Matan Koch 213-301-4662
County of Riverside Kyla Brown 951-955-4310
Jurupa Community Services District Stacy MacBeth smacbeth@jcsd.us
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6. SUBCONTRACTING SERVICES
RHACW Community Works (RHACW) is a full-service accessibility consulting and landscape
architecture firm based in Riverside, CA. RHACW is the result of a strategic merger between RHACW
Landscape Architects – Planners, Inc. and Community Works Design Group, LLC. RHACW Community
Works provides municipal planning services throughout the State of California and is local, within an
hour driving distance, to La Quinta, CA. The firm focuses on the creation and improvement of Park,
Recreation, and Public Landscape projects from an inclusive, sustainable, maintenance-minded
approach. RHACW has a ready and available staff of nine twenty professionals, including three
Certified Access Specialists (CASp). RHACW does what its name implies - it assists communities with the design of projects
that work.
RHACW has been providing accessibility consulting services to both public and private clients within California since the
inception of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. Their initial accessibility data gathering efforts included hand-
documented checklists derived from the ADA Guidelines, and later from Chapter 11B of the California Building Code. They
have performed ADA Consulting services for more than 20 cities throughout California since 1990. Scott Rice, Principal, has
held CASp certification continuously since 2016, with his certificate recently renewed.
RHACW has elected to NOT use proprietary software in data gathering efforts, in an effort to remain as flexible as possible
with providing information to clients in a format best suited for their own use. The RHACW team is known for its ability to
provide both photographic record and written dialogue that goes above and beyond just regurgitating code references.
They pride themselves on their ability to explain specific access barriers, and efforts necessary to rectify them, in terms
that are universally understandable.
Recent examples of RHACW Community Works working experience that parallel the services requested by the City include
the following:
Client
Services Rendered
Year Completed
Value of Services
City of Montebello
David Sosnowski
323-887-4540
Park Amenities Accessibility Assessment
Our team conducted Accessibility Assessments for eight (8) of the City
of Montebello’s park sites. This included a written report with cost
estimates for barrier removals.
2024
$17,500
City of Los Angeles
Sergio Samayoa
(213) 258-5544
On-Call CASp Services
Accessibility evaluation and report preparation of over 500 City-owned
facilities for the City of Los Angeles, ranging from Police and Fire
Stations, Libraries, Office Buildings, to Parks and Recreation Centers
2020-Present
$160,000+
Annually
Jurupa Community
Services District
Stacy MacBeth
smacbeth@jcsd.us
ADA Transition Plan
Accessibility Inspection of all parks, community centers, shared-use
facilities owned by the District; preparation of comprehensive report.
2019
$44,305
County of Riverside-
Regional Park & Open
Space District
Kyla Brown
951-955-4310
System-Wide Accessibility Compliance Report Update
Site Inspection of 20+ District sites, including regional parks, museums,
administration buildings, campgrounds, nature centers; Preparation of
a 300+ page report, with color coded tabs, photographs, written
dialogue, diagrams, etc.
2018
$62,800
County of Riverside-
Economic
Development Agency
Dominick Lombardi
dlombardi@rivco.org
On-Call CASp Services
Accessibility Inspection and report preparation of various facilities as
needed.
2018- Present
Value Varies by
Project
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Accessibility Innovations Inc. (AI) is a Delaware corporation and digital accessibility
consulting practice led by IAAP CPWA-credentialed senior consultants with over two
decades of combined experience in WCAG conformance testing, PDF/UA
remediation, Section 508 audits, accessibility procurement, and built environment accessibility consulting. AI is registered
on SAM.gov (UEI PM89N4K7PK77) and serves federal, state, and local agencies, public higher education institutions, and
political subdivisions under established per-page complexity tiers and service-based rate structures. The firm has
supported clients including the City of Chandler, Arizona; City of Tigard, Oregon; Mecklenburg County, North Carolina;
South Carolina AHEC; and Washington State University, with additional references available upon request.
AI maintains deep expertise in Section 508 (36 CFR Part 1194), WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 Level AA, ADA Title II web accessibility
requirements, EN 301 549, and PDF/UA-1 standards, and is guided by its Diversity, Accessibility, Inclusion, and Respect
(DAIR) policy, which promotes equitable practices and barrier-free access to programs, services, and environments.
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7. DISCLOSURES
None.
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8. EXPLANATION OF METHODOLOGY
Project Approach
Our approach will deliver a comprehensive, actionable ADA
Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan that meets all federal
and state requirements while aligning with the City’s
operational needs and long-term implementation goals.
Michael Baker, in partnership with RHACW Community
Works and Accessibility Innovations, will perform a
thorough evaluation of the City’s public rights-of-way,
facilities, programs, and digital assets. This includes
sidewalks, curb ramps, intersections, crosswalks,
pedestrian signals, and parking facilities, as well as City
policies, programs, websites, and other public-facing
materials. The outcome will be a defensible and prioritized
Transition Plan that clearly identifies barriers, defines
corrective actions, and establishes realistic cost estimates
and implementation phasing.
Our team brings a proven methodology for accurately
capturing infrastructure conditions and evaluating
compliance with current ADA standards. To improve
efficiency and data quality, we will incorporate advanced
data collection techniques, including mobile LiDAR
scanning to rapidly document existing conditions and
reduce field time while maintaining high accuracy. This
approach allows us to efficiently assess the City’s network,
including approximately 121 miles of sidewalk, 500
crosswalks, 20 marked crosswalks, 56 signalized
intersections, hundreds of curb returns, and off-street
parking areas.
The work will be organized into clear, manageable tasks
aligned with the RFP scope, with targeted enhancements
to improve delivery and usability of the final plan. We will
coordinate closely with City staff throughout the project,
including establishing an internal ADA working group to
support decision-making and prioritization. In addition, we
will provide hands-on training and user-friendly tools so
City personnel are equipped to maintain, update, and
implement the Transition Plan over time.
This approach ensures the City receives not only a
compliant document, but a practical, implementation-
ready roadmap that supports funding, design, and long-
term program management.
Innovative Strategies or Methods
The City is entrusted to maintain accessible facilities and
pedestrian infrastructure as a safe means of transportation
for citizens and economic opportunity for the City. Michael
Baker understands the need to efficiently gather
comprehensive data to prioritize maintenance on City
pedestrian and facility infrastructure. Over the past sixteen
years Michael Baker has been a committed partner to
municipalities and transportation agencies across the
country to support pedestrian mobility Capital
Improvement Projects and has successfully completed a
variety of both small and large-scale projects using
innovative technology. As a result of our long-standing
service to the Inland Empire, our in-depth knowledge of
regulations and compliance matters, and proven LiDAR
solutions for inventorying and evaluating pedestrian and
ADA infrastructure, we are a reliable partner with no
learning curve. We offer a clear understanding of the City’s
near-term objectives and long-term goals with
demonstrated expertise and the capacity to deliver to your
exacting standards.
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Michael Baker understands that roadway pavements are
the single largest asset for the City, but equally vital to
provisioning a safe and functional mobility network are the
often-overlooked pedestrian infrastructure, which protects
pedestrians, increases quality of life for residents, and
fosters economic growth across. As an active participant in
the AASHTO and APWA community, we have developed
manufacturer-agnostic Mobile LiDAR solutions designed to
accurately identify, capture, inspect, and manage
pedestrian and ADA-compliant infrastructure. We
understand the importance of reducing time and effort on
the part of the City, and our solutions are purpose-built
with that goal in mind.
With more than 25 years of experience in comprehensive
transportation asset inventory services, and more than 16
years at the forefront of the Mobile LiDAR profession,
Michael Baker has successfully completed over 450
projects and is the pioneer of mobile ADA Compliance
evaluations.
Technical Qualifications
Since the 1950’s, Michael Baker has been pioneer of
remote sensing technology with the creation of
customized geospatial solutions to assist clients with
unique needs in collecting, analyzing, and storing large
amounts of data. These solutions include the patent of GPS
mapping technology in the 1980’s, the first commercial
Aerial LiDAR project in the 1990’s, pioneering statewide
roadway/right-of-way (ROW) video logging and mobile
roadway characteristics mapping in the 2000’s, the first
(and only known) firm to attain ISO 9001:2008 certification
for Mobile LiDAR collection and processing, and
development of revolutionary automated
ADA and pedestrian infrastructure
analysis with our ADA
Precision Toolset
(ADAPT).
Our LiDAR Center of Excellence has a proven history of
delivering pedestrian inventory projects using high
precision remote sensing technology. Our history of
providing LiDAR and imagery services, combined with our
local proximity, and number of technical experts, provides
the City an available and scalable team with a diverse skill
set to deliver the most valuable ADA assessment. Michael
Baker presents the City with a low-risk, high-quality
partner with complete turnkey solutions.
Field Assessment
Michael Baker has been successfully mapping our nation’s
critical infrastructure since performing the company’s first
surveying project in 1940. We are well-versed in capturing
transportation and pedestrian infrastructure assets that
exist within the ROW and are nationally recognized for
delivering signature geospatial projects for each. Michael
Baker understands the complexities of performing
collections within highly urbanized and congested areas
and has perfected methodologies and strategies to ensure
timely completion. Our sophisticated mission planning,
routing, and real-time tracking enables field crews to avoid
pop-up rain showers, peak motorized and pedestrian
traffic, as well as localized temporary impedances such as
garbage collection and street sweeping activities. The
efficiencies imparted on our fleet of Mobile LiDAR
collection systems will easily facilitate our ability to
perform the entire collection at or below posted
speeds…and without the need for lane closures or
interruption to normal motorized or pedestrian traffic.
Michael Baker’s successful approach has garnered the
attention of the mapping profession, including our
selection for numerous awards such as the Geospatial
Excellence Awards National Project of the Year in 2010,
2014, and 2017 presented by MAPPS (a national non-profit
group comprised of peer surveying, mapping, and
photogrammetric firms), as well as the MAPPS Geospatial
Excellence Award in the Surveying/Field Collection and
GIS/Remote Sensing categories in 2010, in 2014 for Mobile
LiDAR Flood Impact Studies, in 2017 for Mobile LiDAR and
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Pavement surveys at DFW Airport, in 2020 for Lead Service
Line replacement for the City of Pittsburgh, in 2021 for the
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) statewide Mobile
LiDAR ADA compliance project.
Crosswalk / Pavement Markings
Inventory and Evaluation
Road paint markings are one of the most underappreciated
assets entrusted to the City to maintain. The effectiveness
of paint markings is crucial for traffic/pedestrian safety,
as clear lines guide drivers, prevent confusion, and reduce
accidents, especially at night and in adverse weather. Road
markings serve as a universal language, communicating
rules and expectations across different cultures and
languages, but they are only effective when properly
installed and visible to motorists, bicyclists, and
pedestrians alike.
Since first deploying Mobile LiDAR, Michael Baker has
leveraged the latest sensor technologies to capture,
inventory, and evaluate paint striping and pavement
markings for DOTs and municipalities nationwide. LiDAR
sensors operate in the infrared spectrum of light, which is
measured by units of intensity (measured Analyzing
strength of the return laser pulse), as opposed to
reflectivity, which is a function of the wavelength in the
near-infrared spectrum. Unlike intensity, reflectivity can be
affected by ambient lighting conditions. Glass beads and
other materials in paint and thermoplastic markings
produce stronger returns for each laser pulse. LiDAR
intensity allows for the classification and evaluation of
pavement markings, distinguishing between different
materials (like tape vs. paint) and tracking degradation over
time, as more reflective markings will have a higher
proportion of high-intensity points.
Mobile LiDAR offers significant advantages for paint
striping and marking inventories, delivering precise
evaluations with major gains in efficiency.
• Collection can be performed day or night as
ambient lighting conditions have no impact on
measuring light in the infrared spectrum, and
nighttime collections have higher production due
to less traffic and fewer impedances by signalized
intersections.
• Mobile LiDAR scans the entire roadway in a single
pass and can capture all paint striping/markings on
and adjacent to the traveled roadway.
• Our LiDAR sensors use a Class 1 (eye safe) laser
that is invisible to the naked eye and creates no
hazard or temporary blindness for motorists,
pedestrians, or bicyclists.
• With up to 1.2 million laser shots per second and
point densities up to 10,000 points per square
meter (ppsm), LiDAR captures continuous Intensity
data along the entire paint stripe or marking,
providing the ability to evaluate the entire asset as
opposed to a sampling approach.
• Every laser shot is georeferenced, attributed with
the measure Intensity value, and can be mile
posted for use and analysis within the City’s GIS
and Linear Referencing System (LRS).
• LiDAR facilitates calculation of area/volume for
each paint stripe and marking to support future
purchases of paint or tape, or development of
consultant RFPs.
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Curbs and Sidewalks Collection and
Evaluation
The continuous coverage of Mobile LiDAR data, combined
with high-resolution spherical imagery, enables near-
continuous collection of sidewalk and multi-use path data.
Our targeted LiDAR deployment was a key factor in the
successful for the City of Dayton, OH for their Curb and
Sidewalk inventory, which included 677 miles of Curbs and
556 miles of Sidewalks. That experience informed our
updated methodologies to better mitigate challenges such
as parked vehicles and autumn leaf accumulation in the
gutter/flowline.
Width, cross-slope, grade, and measurement location are
directly extracted from the point cloud and simultaneously
recorded in the database—eliminating user input errors
and streamlining QA/QC. Using spherical imagery, visual
condition assessments and attributes such as material type
are assigned to each feature and cataloged in the
geodatabase via predefined domains and standardized lists
(e.g., concrete, asphalt, pavers, gravel), virtually
eliminating human entry error.
Collected attributes will include sidewalk area, length,
width, condition, distress type, slope, and material type.
ADA Ramp Collection and Evaluation
While extraction of ramp measurements from
point clouds (and with “boots on the ground”) is
historically a manual effort, Michael Baker developed the
ADAPT suite of tools to enable semi-automated
measurement extraction and fully automated ramp
detection and evaluation. This system has enabled great
successes for cities across the country, including the City of
Dayton for the accurate capture and evaluation of more
than 8,200 ADA Ramps, and most notably for the Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) for our award-winning,
statewide ADA compliance program which saw us capture
and evaluate more than 34,500 Curb Ramps in a short 6-
month period. The tools developed internally are software
agnostic and suited for many of the requirements as
defined in the Revised ADA Standards for Accessible Design
(2010 Standards). Our ADAPT toolset is perfectly suited to
identify, extract, and evaluate the anticipated average of 9
ADA Ramps per mile.
Michael Baker’s in-house developed software utility
(patent pending) enables technicians to efficiently identify
and extract curb ramp geometry directly from point cloud
data. When a technician selects a location where a ramp
may be present, the utility analyzes the surrounding point
cloud and generates a
graphic that
highlights slope
transitions between
surfaces—effectively
outlining the ramp.
This visual aid allows
technicians to quickly
delineate the
boundaries of major
ramp components,
supporting accurate,
efficient, and
defensible data collection.
To further streamline the process, Michael Baker has
developed a complementary algorithm that uses only the
point cloud and a road centerline shapefile to
automatically scan intersections for candidate ADA ramp
locations. This eliminates the need for time-consuming
manual searches and allows consistent coverage. Once a
candidate ramp is detected, technicians can validate its
presence and extract geometry measurements using the
utility. The algorithm follows the curb line at each corner to
a predetermined distance, analyzing the curb profile to
detect slope changes indicative of a ramp. This automated
approach enhances productivity, reduces human error, and
allows ramps to be consistently identified and measured
according to ADA standards.
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Signals/Signalized Intersections
Collection and Evaluation
Effective Sign management is crucial for public safety,
operational efficiency, and legal compliance by ensuring all
traffic control devices (signs, signals, and markings) are
uniform, visible, and consistently understood by drivers,
pedestrians, and bicyclists. Adhering to MUTCD standards
reduces confusion and crashes, provides a reliable
navigation system, and maintains public trust. For nearly
30 years, Michael Baker has been entrusted by DOTs and
municipalities across the country to perform detailed sign
inventory and assessments. Based on a review of similar
sized municipalities and road networks. Our tools and
methodologies have been continually honed to leverage
the latest technologies to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Our proven solution includes a seamless blend of LiDAR
measurements, high resolution imagery, next-generation
AI/ML for identification and MUTCD classification, and GIS-
enabled manual inspections.
As a civil engineering firm rooted in transportation design,
our team of experts includes licensed surveyors, design
engineers, PTOEs, GIS Professionals, and Pavement
Scientists. Our LiDAR team has worked closely with our in-
house PTOEs to implement the leading Sign inventory and
evaluation methodologies to not only identify and classify
each sign and sign structure, but can also perform
regimented conditional assessments, evaluate
retroreflectivity, dimensionalize, analyze safety envelopes
for obstructions, and generate standardized images for use
in GIS if requested.
Michael Baker’s comprehensive approach to Signal
inventories and evaluations includes specialized tools and
procedures to capture and document installation data
(including push button offsets where visible). Our use of
ultra-high-resolution cameras provides the best
opportunity to identify and evaluate signals, which we
successfully demonstrated for PennDOT’s statewide Traffic
Signal Asset Management System (TSAMS) program, which
encompassed 13,100 signalized intersections, 18,000 miles
of Mobile LiDAR data, 242,000 documents, and a
staggering 26.5 million discrete database entries to
support future planning, design, maintenance, and
operation decision making by accurately evaluating
equipment, life cycles and budget factors.
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Scope of Services
We will partner with the City to develop a comprehensive, compliant, and implementation-focused ADA Transition Plan
that addresses both physical and programmatic accessibility. Our approach begins with customized evaluation tools and
advanced Mobile LiDAR technology to efficiently inventory and map barriers throughout the public right-of-way, followed
by detailed field verification led by a Certified Access Specialist (CASp). We will also conduct a thorough review of City
policies, programs, digital assets, and procedures to ensure full Title II compliance. Findings will be synthesized into a clear,
prioritized Transition Plan that includes cost estimates, phased schedules, responsible parties, funding strategies, and a
digital accessibility roadmap—designed as a practical management tool rather than a static report. The process includes
public engagement, interagency coordination, and ongoing City staff collaboration, supported by targeted training
workshops to build internal capacity, establish an ADA Working Group, and ensure long-term plan implementation,
monitoring, and updates.
Task Breakdown
Michael Baker agrees to perform the following Scope of
Services for the ADA Transition Plan. The task items
associated with this proposal are as follows:
TASK 1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION
This task includes ongoing management of the project
including coordination with the City and RHACW, updates
to the project schedule, QA/QC and administrative tasks.
Michael Baker will send monthly project invoices which
include progress reports on the project to the City’s Project
Manager.
Meetings will be arranged at the following times;
• Project Kick Off Meeting - Finalize scope, confirm
priorities, review data needs, clarify expectations,
confirm coordination procedures, and identify
potential project concerns early and allow the City,
Michael Baker, RHACW, and AI to collaboratively
discuss and resolve initial considerations before work
begins. This will allow for our team to understand any
special requirements the City may request as part of
this project.
• Interim Progress Meetings- Michael Baker
recommends monthly progress meetings to review
field investigations, policy review, LiDAR findings, and
verify no known barriers are overlooked. This will
allow for us to discuss complex or high-impact
deficiencies and confirm prioritization approach to
ensure continued alignment and issue resolution.
• Final Closeout Meeting- discuss any outstanding items
and ensure all submittals have been formally accepted
by the City.
Assumptions: All project meetings will be held virtually.
This task assumes a 18-month project delivery schedule. If
there are extensive delays which extend the project
duration and require additional ongoing project
management and coordination, an additional fee will be
discussed with the City.
Deliverables: Monthly Invoices, Project Schedule, QA/QC,
and Project Meetings
TASK 2 ADA SELF-EVALUATION OF CITY POLICIES,
PROCEDURES, AND PROGRAMS
Task 2.1 Review and Evaluate City Policies, Programs, and
Practices
This task includes collaboration with MBI team members
and support from RHACW to review ADA Title II and
Section 504 compliance beyond physical infrastructure.
The team will collect and review relevant City policies,
administrative procedures, public-facing materials, and
departmental practices related to programs, services,
activities, communications, and public participation. This
review will include, but not be limited to:
• ADA and nondiscrimination policies
• Reasonable accommodation procedures
• Public meeting access procedures
• Grievance procedures and complaint tracking
• Forms, applications, permits, and program
eligibility criteria
• Website accessibility statements and
accommodation notices
We will evaluate these materials against current ADA Title
II regulations, Section 504 requirements, and best
practices to determine compliance and consistency.
Task 2.2 Identification of Programmatic Barriers
Through document review and structured interviews with
key department representatives (e.g., City Clerk, Public
Works, Community Services, Human Resources,
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Communications), MBI, with support from RHACW, will
identify programmatic barriers that may limit equal access.
These may include:
• Restrictive eligibility criteria
• Ineffective communication methods
• Inaccessible public meeting procedures
• Inadequate grievance processes
• Gaps in accommodation response protocols
• Lack of clear ADA coordination structure
Each identified barrier will be categorized by type, severity,
and affected program/service. We will develop specific,
actionable corrective recommendations for each barrier,
including policy revisions, procedural updates, staff training
needs, and documentation improvements.
Task 2.3 Effective Communication and Auxiliary Aids
Assessment
The MBI team with support from RHACW and AI will
evaluate the City’s compliance with ADA effective
communication requirements, including:
• Availability and process for requesting auxiliary
aids and services
• Use of sign language interpreters, CART/live
captioning, and assistive listening systems
• Translation and language access practices
• Accessible formats (large print, Braille, accessible
PDFs, alternative media)
• Website and digital communications alignment
with WCAG standards
We will assess whether the City’s practices ensure timely,
appropriate, and well-documented responses to
accommodation requests and whether responsibilities are
clearly assigned and consistently implemented across
departments.
Deliverables: Programmatic Self-Evaluation Report
summarizing findings and checklists, updated or draft ADA
grievance procedure (if needed), matrix of identified
programmatic barriers with recommended corrective
actions, recommendations for strengthening ADA
coordination and effective communication practices, and
integration of all findings into the ADA Transition Plan with
prioritized implementation steps.
TASK 3 ADA ASSESSMENT OF CITY FACILITIES AND PUBLIC
RIGHTS-OF-WAY
Although this task is divided between RHACW and Michael
Baker, the teams will collaborate to develop standardized
checklists and survey tools to ensure consistency, accuracy,
and alignment in conducting all site assessments.
Task 3.1 City Facilities – RHACW Led
RHACW will lead assessment of City buildings, parks, and
other facilities. The RHACW team will walk through all
publicly accessed portions of the assigned 23 sites to be
included in the assessment that was provided in
Attachment 2 of Addendum 2.
The RHACW team will conduct comprehensive on-site
accessibility assessments of all City-owned facilities—
including buildings, parks, and related elements—
documenting conditions such as paths of travel, parking,
restrooms, and amenities. This will include measuring key
heights, widths, clearances, tolerances, door opening
forces, and slope gradients to evaluate compliance with
Chapter 11B of the 2022 California Building Code and the
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Standardized
survey tools and checklists will be developed in
coordination with MBI to ensure consistent data collection
across facilities and rights-of-way. Identified deficiencies
will be documented with measurements and photographs,
categorized by type and severity, and linked to the
programs and services at each location to support a
program access–focused transition plan. All findings,
including raw data and images, will be provided to MBI,
with additional peer review support to ensure accuracy
and consistency.
Task 3.2 Public Rights Of Way – Michael Baker Led
This task includes Mobile LiDAR Survey & Initial Barrier
Mapping: Michael Baker will deploy our Mobile LiDAR unit
to traverse the scoped roads throughout the City of La
Quinta. This system will collect dense 3D data and
panoramic imagery for the entire pedestrian network of
1,250 curb ramps, 500 crosswalks, 121 miles of sidewalk,
and 56 signalized intersections. From the LiDAR point
cloud, our team will generate an initial map of potential
ADA issues:
• Automatically detecting curb ramps and measuring
their slopes and dimensions.
• Identifying sharp vertical displacements in
sidewalks (e.g., >½” lips) by analyzing the surface
model.
• Mapping sidewalk cross-slopes and flagging
segments exceeding 2% grade.
• This automated sweep quickly highlights likely
non-compliance locations. We will compile these
into a draft Barrier Inventory GIS layer, with
attributes like location, type of barrier, and LiDAR-
measured values.
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Deliverables: Standardized checklist and list of data
collection tools and Site Accessibility Evaluation Report
which shall include barriers and recommendations to be
used for the ADA Transition Plan.
TASK 4 WEB AND DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY ASSESSMENT
For this effort, AI will lead Task 4 – Web and Digital
Accessibility Assessment in support of the City’s ADA Self-
Evaluation and Transition Plan. Working in coordination
with Michael Baker staff, AI will evaluate websites, web
applications, digital documents, forms, multimedia, and
mobile applications using a combination of automated and
manual testing to assess usability, navigation, readability,
and compatibility with assistive technologies. The team will
also review accessibility statements and accommodation
procedures and provide prioritized, actionable
recommendations to support implementation, ongoing
compliance, and improved public access.
ASSET CATEGORY ASSUMED SCOPE
Primary public-
facing websites
laquintaca.gov and
playinlaquinta.com, up to 300
unique pages and templates
combined
Subsites Up to three subsites of up to 50
pages each
Web applications
and portals (per
Enterprise Systems
Catalog)
Up to six public-facing systems
drawn from the City's Enterprise
Systems Catalog. Likely candidates:
Granicus Vision (CMS), GoGov
GoRequest, DataTicket (citation
processing), NEOGOV (job
applications), GovOS MUNIRevs
and LodgingRevs (rental
compliance and payments),
DocuSign forms, with Cablecast,
JCG Liberty, and ArcGIS Online
public map viewers added in
priority order. Systems beyond six
are scoped through the per-service
rate sheet in the Fee Proposal
Online forms and
payment flows
Up to fifteen unique transactional
flows
Documents (PDF,
Word, multimedia
transcripts)
Comprehensive review of up to
300 representative documents
(City inventory unconfirmed per
Addendum 2, Q15)
Mobile
applications
Up to one mobile application
across iOS and Android
Multimedia
content
Up to five hours of public-facing
video or audio content
Task 4.1 Inventory of City Web and Digital Assets
AI Inc. will conduct a structured inventory of in-scope City
digital assets including the two primary public-facing
websites (laquintaca.gov and playinlaquinta.com),
identified subsites, web applications and portals listed in
the City's Enterprise Systems Catalog (Addendum 2,
Attachment 1), online forms and payment systems, public-
facing documents (PDF, Word, Excel), multimedia content,
and mobile applications. The inventory will incorporate the
City's existing ADA Transition Plan Report dated April 1,
2026 (Addendum 2, Attachment 4) as a baseline to avoid
duplicate discovery work. It will identify ownership,
technology stack, content management system, and
accessibility-relevant integrations such as third-party
widgets, embedded media players, and accessibility
overlays where present.
Deliverable: Digital Asset Inventory Report.
Task 4.2 WCAG 2.1 Level AA and Section 508 Accessibility
Evaluation
AI Inc. will conduct a comprehensive review of all in-scope
digital content per the City's Addendum 2 Q18
requirement, evaluating accessibility against the Web
Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA and
the Revised Section 508 Standards (36 CFR Part 1194,
Appendices A and C). The evaluation combines automated
scanning across all monitored pages for breadth with
manual expert review of each unique template,
component, and interactive pattern for depth. Automated
scanning detects approximately 30 to 40 percent of WCAG
failures; manual expert review identifies the remaining 60
to 70 percent that require human judgment and assistive
technology validation.
Document accessibility review is included in the base
scope of this sub-item. AI Inc. will evaluate up to 300
representative City documents (PDF, Word, and Office
formats) against WCAG 2.1 Level AA and PDF/UA-1 (ISO
14289-1) at no additional cost beyond the Total Fixed Fee.
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Where the City elects document remediation rather than
findings-only delivery, remediation is priced per the per-
page complexity tier in Fee Proposal Section 4.
Where the City's Enterprise Systems Catalog includes a
public-facing ArcGIS Online map viewer or other GIS-
derived web interface, the WCAG conformance review of
that interface is included within this sub-item.
Deliverables: Automated Scan Report; Manual Expert Audit
Findings Report.
Task 4.3 Assistive Technology Compatibility Assessment
AI Inc. will test the in-scope digital platforms for
compatibility with the assistive technologies used by City
residents and customers, including screen readers (JAWS
for Windows, NVDA for Windows, VoiceOver for macOS
and iOS, TalkBack for Android), screen magnification
software (ZoomText), and keyboard-only and switch
control navigation. Cross-browser testing will cover current
versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari on Windows,
macOS, and mobile platforms.
Deliverable: Assistive Technology Compatibility Report.
Task 4.4 Accessibility Statement and Accommodation
Process Review
AI Inc. will review the City's existing website accessibility
statement, accessibility notices on third-party platforms
and integrated services, and the public-facing processes for
reporting accessibility issues or requesting
accommodations. Recommendations will address content
updates, plain-language clarity, ADA Title II rule alignment
(DOJ web and mobile app accessibility rule), Section 508
acknowledgment language where applicable, and
procedural recommendations for accommodation request
handling.
Deliverable: Accessibility Statement Review and
Recommendations Memo.
Task 4.5 Findings Documentation, Categorization, and
Remediation Recommendations
AI Inc. will compile a consolidated digital accessibility
findings register that categorizes identified issues by
severity (Critical, High, Medium, Low), impact on user
populations, affected assets, applicable WCAG success
criteria, and applicable regulatory references. Each finding
will be paired with developer-ready remediation guidance
and a recommended remediation phase suitable for
integration into the City's ADA Transition Plan under Task 6.
The findings register will be structured for direct ingestion
into the transition plan's digital accessibility roadmap,
including prioritization methodology, cost-estimation
hooks, and recommended sequencing across remediation
phases. The roadmap will incorporate the structure and
prioritization conventions of the City's existing ADA
Transition Plan Report dated April 1, 2026 (Addendum 2,
Attachment 4) so that digital accessibility
recommendations integrate cleanly with the updated plan
rather than running in parallel.
Deliverable: Digital Accessibility Findings Register and
Remediation Roadmap.
TASK 5 PUBLIC AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
RHACW will lead public and stakeholder engagement,
drawing on its community-engagement practice and
bilingual capabilities. RHACW will develop and implement a
public engagement plan that includes outreach to
individuals with disabilities, advocacy organizations,
advisory bodies, and the broader community.
a) RHACW will conduct at least one public meeting or
workshop (in accessible formats) to gather input on
barriers, priorities, and proposed strategies, including
feedback on digital services.
b) RHACW will prepare bilingual notices, flyers, surveys,
and summary materials.
c) RHACW will summarize public input and incorporate it
into the self-evaluation findings and transition plan
recommendations.
Deliverables: Public Engagement Plan, One Public
Meeting and Comment Matrix
TASK 6 TRANSITION PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND UPDATE
Michael Baker will develop a comprehensive ADA
Transition Plan with support from RHACW and AI inc. The
report will be based on the Site Accessibility Evaluation
Report, the Digital Accessibility Findings Register and
Remediation Roadmap, the Programmatic Self-Evaluation
Report, and the public meeting comment matrix. In
accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) and applicable accessibility standards, the Plan
will compile all identified physical, programmatic, and
digital barriers, organized by facility, program, and system,
and will provide detailed corrective actions referencing the
appropriate regulatory standards. A clear and defensible
prioritization methodology will be established, ranking
barrier-removal projects based on program importance,
public usage, safety, feasibility, and equity considerations.
The Transition Plan will include order-of-magnitude cost
estimates and a phased implementation schedule with
interim milestones to guide short-, mid-, and long-term
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improvements. Responsibilities for implementation and
monitoring will be clearly defined, including the role of the
designated ADA Coordinator in overseeing compliance and
tracking progress Citywide. The Plan will also incorporate
continued public engagement, including outreach to
individuals with disabilities and advocacy organizations,
and will include a structured Digital Accessibility Roadmap
outlining remediation phases, content ownership,
applicable standards, and expectations for new and third-
party digital tools. The final document will serve as a
practical, living management tool to guide systematic
accessibility improvements and demonstrate measurable
progress toward compliance.
Deliverables: Draft and Final ADA Transition Plan
TASK 7 TOOLS, TRAINING, AND IMPLEMENTATION
SUPPORT
Task 7.1 Tools
MBI will provide practical implementation tools and
internal capacity-building support to ensure the ADA
Transition Plan functions as a living management
document. A structured barrier-tracking system will be
delivered in a format compatible with the City’s existing
GIS platform, including feature classes for facilities, public
right-of-way elements, parking, and digital assets. The
database will include fields for barrier type, severity,
priority ranking, estimated cost, responsible department,
funding source, and status tracking to support ongoing
monitoring and annual reporting. Additionally, MBI will
deploy the database in the City’s ArcGIS Online space and
develop a web map where City staff can view and query
ADA Transition Plan. The City will need to provide access to
the ArcGIS Online organization for MBI to perform this
work.
In addition, policies, procedures, and templates will be
developed or improved to strengthen ADA coordination
Citywide, including grievance procedures, public
accommodation notices, effective communication
protocols, and digital accessibility governance standards.
Task 7.2 City Staff Training and Implementation
RHACW will lead the design, coordination, and facilitation
of staff training and implementation support, with MBI
providing the CASp-level technical content and Mobile
LiDAR-specific portions within RHACW-facilitated sessions.
The scope includes two targeted training efforts to build
City staff capacity and support long-term ADA program
implementation. The initial training will provide a practical
foundation in ADA Title II requirements, WCAG 2.1 Level
AA, and Transition Plan purpose, combined with hands-on
field demonstrations, Mobile LiDAR overview, and
guidance on integrating ADA considerations into routine
Public Works processes. A second training will be provided
at project completion and will focus on implementation,
including navigating the Transition Plan, managing and
updating the barrier database, integrating findings into
work-order systems, administering grievance procedures,
and understanding technical solutions and coordination
needs. It will also establish a structured plan update cycle
with annual tracking and periodic full revisions.
Throughout the project, RHACW and MBI will provide
ongoing on-call support to reinforce staff understanding
and foster a sustainable, informed approach to ADA
compliance and improvements.
Deliverables: Two training workshops
GENERAL ASSUMPTIONS:
Consultant's obligations are based upon the following
understanding:
1. The City of La Quinta will provide copies of existing
documentation as it relates within the project
limits, if applicable.
2. The 2012 ADA Transition Plan
GENERAL EXCLUSIONS:
Consulting services relating to any of the following tasks
may be completed by Michael Baker if negotiated under a
separate contract for an additional fee; but are presently
specifically excluded from this Agreement:
1. Environmental Studies
2. Title Report Acquisitions
3. Title Recordation Services.
4. Topographic Surveys or Parcel Mapping
5. Site Renderings
6. Grading/Street Improvement Plans
7. Design
8. Geotechnical Investigations
9. Right of Way Services
10. Pavement Analysis/Design
11. Preparation of Cost Estimates and Specifications
12. Off-Site Water and Sewer Improvement Plans.
13. Preliminary and Final WQMP Reports
14. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
15. Preliminary and Final Hydrology Reports
16. Any other services not specifically set forth in the
above scope of services.
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9. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Christopher Alberts
Michael Baker International
Vice President Michael Baker International
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10. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
Christopher Alberts
Vice President Michael Baker International
Christopher Alberts
Vice President
Michael Baker International
75-410 Gerald Ford Drive, Suite 100, Palm Desert, CA 92211
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11. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA
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ADDITIONAL REQUESTED INFORMATION
Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)
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Local Business Preference
The City of La Quinta’s Local Business Preference is limited to firms with established offices within 40 miles of the City.
Michael Baker’s Palm Desert office is located just 11 miles from City Hall, well within the required radius. This close
proximity allows our team to provide responsive service, efficient coordination, and a strong understanding of the
Coachella Valley’s local context, priorities, and community needs. Our nearby presence supports timely attendance at
meetings, streamlined field coordination, and a high level of accessibility to City staff throughout the duration of the
project.
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