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Design Services for Greenbelt Infiltration Project (RFP NO Proposal for City of Hermosa Beach: Design Services for Greenbelt Infiltration Project (RFP NO. 17-04) Section 1 Cover Letter City of Hermosa Beach Attn: Mr. Kristy Morris Environmental Analyst Public Works Department 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Subject: Proposal for Professional Engineering Design Services Hermosa Beach Greenbelt Infiltration Project, RFP# 17-04 Dear Ms. Morris, Adams-Streeter (AS) appreciates the opportunity to present our proposal and highly qualified team to the City of Hermosa Beach to provide professional design services for the Hermosa Beach Greenbelt Infiltration Project, to successfully deliver this project from inception to completion. AS is a multi-disciplined engineering and surveying firm that specializes in project delivery for local and regional public agencies, special districts and private developers, and have been providing engineering and related services to deliver projects such as the proposed for the past thirty-six (36) years. For this endeavor, AS has teamed with highly qualified firms which includes: • NUVIS Landscape Architecture and Planning (NUVIS) – Landscape and Irrigation Design • ImageScape360 – Project Advisor & Landscape Planning • ECORP Consulting, Inc. – Environmental Review Optional scope items (if needed) will be performed by the following sub-consultants: • Amec Foster Wheeler (AMEC) - Monitoring Plan and QAPP • Construction Testing and Engineering, Inc. - Supplemental Geotechnical Services • P2S Engineering - Site Lighting and Electrical The AS team is committed to working seamlessly with your staff and has the expertise and resources necessary to assist the City in a timely and efficient manner. The team will be led by Mr. Khoon Tan, the Project Director who will be the primary project contact and Mr. Mohammad Abadi, the Senior Project Manager will serve as the secondary contact. Specific contact information is provided in Section 2 of this proposal. Key personnel selected for this project will remain for its duration and will not be removed or replaced without concurrence from the City. AS hereby attests that this proposal is made without collusion with any other person, organization or party submitting a proposal and it is in all respects, fair and in good faith, without collusion or fraud. The signer of this proposal has the full authority to bind Adams-Streeter. Thank you for this opportunity to be of service to the City of Hermosa Beach and please don’t hesitate to contact the Project Director for any questions about any portion of our proposal during the selection process. Sincerely, Randal L. Streeter President City of Hermosa Beach Greenbelt Infiltration Project 2 Section 2 Company Data Adams Streeter Civil Engineers, Inc. (AS) is a multi-disciplined engineering and surveying firm that specializes in project delivery for local and regional public agencies, special districts and private developers. AS is a California corporation that was founded in 1981 by Jan Adams and Randal Streeter and is a small business enterprise (SBE Certification No. 59891) based in Irvine, California. AS currently has thirty-one (31) employees inclusive of professional (engineers, surveyors, mappers, etc.) and administrative staff. The firm’s Federal Employer I.D. Number is 95-3567440. Over the last thirty-six (36) years of business, the company has earned a reputation for thoroughness, rapid turnaround, cost efficiency and overall quality of work and is one of Orange County’s premier firm for civil engineering and surveying services. The official company name, business address and contact information is as follows: Adams-Streeter Civil Engineers, Inc. 15 Corporate Park Irvine, CA 92606 Tel. (949) 474-2330 Fax (949) 474-0251 Specific personnel contact information for the Hermosa Beach Greenbelt Infiltration Project is as follows: Company Principal: Randy Streeter, P.E., President (949) 474-2330 Ext. 203 Email: [email protected] Primary Project Contact: Khoon Tan, P.E., Project Director (949) 474-2330 Ext. 231 Email: [email protected] Secondary Contacts: Mohammad Abadi, P.E., Sr. Project Manager (949) 474-2330 Ext. 209 Email: [email protected] Omar Maciel, Project Engineer (949) 474-2330 Ext. 233 Email: [email protected] City of Hermosa Beach Greenbelt Infiltration Project 3 Section 3 Organization Chart Key personnel identified in the above Organizational Chart for the Adams Streeter (AS) team will remain for the term of the agreement and will not be substituted without prior written approval from the City. We are committed to maintaining the selected personnel and team sub-consultants for the duration of the project. However, in the event that proposed changes in key personnel and/or sub-consultants are necessary due to circumstances that are outside of our control, a written request will be made to the City for the proposed change(s) with the appropriate justification, and will also include the substitute qualification and rate schedule. The proposed substitute personnel will be as qualified as the original that has the same or lower billable rate. City of Hermosa Beach Greenbelt Infiltration Project 4 Section 4 Short Resumes and Qualifications of Personnel Team Member Name Role Khoon Tan, PE, QSD/P Project Director Mr. Tan is a seasoned professional with over 28 years of extensive and rounded experience in the civil engineering profession and construction industry, encompassing practice in both private and public sectors. He possess practical and hands-on knowledge in the programming, management and administration of municipal Capital Improvement Programs and Projects, and is adapt in civil engineering design, project management and construction management. A demonstrated leader in managing projects and directing of staff and design teams for successful and timely completion of projects. Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering • Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma California Registered Civil Engineer • RCE No. C60131 Qualified SWPPP Developer and Practitioner (QSD/QSP) • Certificate No. 20862 Affiliations: Member of American Public Works Association (APWA) Mohammad M. Abadi, PE Sr. Project Manager Mr. Abadi has been with Adams Streeter since 1988 and has designed and supervised a variety of projects in the Southern California both public and private site developments ranging from public works to commercial developments. Mr. Abadi’s 30 years of experience in project management and design ensures a thorough analysis of project parameters and design options and ramifications. Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering • University of California, Irvine California Registered Civil Engineer • RCE No. C42615 Omar Maciel Project Engineer Mr. Maciel has over 12 years of experience in the civil engineering and commercial development industry and is committed to delivering a superior level of professional engineering services. He has a well-rounded background in the preparation and analysis of public street improvements, storm drain facilities, sanitary sewer improvements, domestic water facilities, precise grading, as well as overall project management. Mr. Maciel has been involved in civil engineering management and/ or design for public and private site development projects ranging from residential, commercial, industrial military and healthcare developments. Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering • University of California, Irvine - 2006 City of Hermosa Beach Greenbelt Infiltration Project 5 Team Member Name Role Perry Cardoza RLA, ASLA Landscape Architect Mr. Cardoza has been with Nuvis since 1986 and is currently serving as the company’s President. His strength is in his ability to relate easily to agencies, councils and community groups. His ideology of landscape architecture is the collaboration and harmonious synthesis of diverse disciplines addressing artistic design expression. He has a talent for listening to the needs of a community and translating those needs into innovative design solutions. Many of his designs have won industry related accolades and awards for NUVIS clients. Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture • Cal State Polytechnic University, Pomona - 1986 California Registered Landscape Architect • No. 3943 (and MS311) Professional Affiliations: ASLA, Southern California Chapter, Trustee 2014-2017, President 2012-2013 AIA, OC. Chapter Far East Society of Architects & Engineers, Japan Francis Yee, RLA Project and Landscape Advisor Francis Yee holds a Professional Certification in Landscape Architecture from UCLA and is a registered Landscape Architect in California. Francis Yee has over 20 years of experience in Landscape Architecture and he has designed highend residential projects throughout the Los Angeles area. More recently, Mr. Yee brings public project expertise gained during his tenure at Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation where he designed, advised, and managed multi-million dollar projects. Mr. Yee and his team bring expertise in areas of urban planning, zoning, entitlements, and project management. Mr. Yee was the lead manager on the multi-million dollar Don Wallace Trail project managing outside consultants and coordinating entitlements among local, state, and federal regulatory agencies. Additionally, Mr. Yee was instrumental as an adviser on multiple aspects of the LA County Bicycle Master Plan covering a wide region incorporating multiple stakeholders’ requirements. Mr. Yee organized and led community outreach meetings to inform
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