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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Agreement("Agreement") is made and entered into this 20th day of November,
2012 by and between the City of Rancho Palos Verdes (hereinafter referred to as the
"CITY") and Merit Civil Engineering, Inc. (hereafter referred to as "CONSULTANT").
IN CONSIDERATION of the covenants hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto
mutually agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.1 Project Description
The Project is described as the Residential Streets Improvement Project —
Phase I, FY 11-12, Areas 3 and 5.
1.2 Description of Services
CONSULTANT shall provide construction management and inspection
services, as described in CONSULTANT's Proposal, which is attached hereto as Exhibit
"A"and incorporated herein by this reference. Where this Agreement and Exhibit"A"shall
conflict, this Agreement shall govern.
1.3 Schedule of Work
Upon receipt of written Notice to Proceed from the CITY, CONSULTANT
shall perform with due diligence the services requested by the CITY. Time is of the
essence in this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for delay, nor shall
CONSULTANT be responsible for damages or be in default or deemed to be in default by
reason of strikes, lockouts, accidents, or acts of God, or the failure of CITY to furnish timely
information or to approve or disapprove CONSULTANT's work promptly, or delay or faulty
performance by CITY, other consultants/contractors, or governmental agencies, or any
other delays beyond CONSULTANT's control or without CONSULTANT's fault.
ARTICLE 2
COMPENSATION
2.1 Fee
CITY agrees to compensate CONSULTANT at the rates indicated in Exhibit
"A", and in any event an amount not to exceed one hundred ninety-one thousand, fifty-six
dollars and no cents ($191,056.00) for the services described in Article 1.
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2.2 Payment Address
All payments due CONSULTANT shall be paid to:
Merit Civil Engineering, Inc.
12391 Lewis Street, Suite #201
Garden Grove, CA 92840
2.3 Terms of Compensation
CONSULTANT shall submit monthly invoices for the percentage of work
completed in the previous month. CITY agrees to authorize payment for all undisputed
invoice amounts within thirty (30) days of receipt of each invoice. CITY agrees to use its
best efforts to notify CONSULTANT of any disputed invoice amounts or claimed
completion percentages within ten (10) days of the receipt of each invoice. However,
CITY's failure to timely notify CONSULTANT of a disputed amount or claimed completion
percentage shall not be deemed a waiver of CITY's right to challenge such amount or
percentage.
Additionally, in the event CITY fails to pay any undisputed amounts due
CONSULTANT within forty-five (45) days after invoices are received by CITY, then CITY
agrees that CONSULTANT shall have the right to consider said default a total breach of
this Agreement and be terminated by CONSULTANT without liability to CONSULTANT
upon ten (10)working days advance written notice.
2.4 Additional Services
CITY may request additional specified work under this Agreement. All such work
must be authorized in writing by the CITY's Director of Public Works prior to
commencement. CONSULTANT shall perform such services, and CITY shall pay for such
additional services at the rates indicated in Exhibit "A". These rates shall be in effect
through the end of this Agreement.
2.5 Term of Agreement
This Agreement shall commence on November 20, 2012 and shall terminate
on December 31, 2013, unless sooner terminated pursuant to Article 4 of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 3
INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
3.1 Indemnification, Hold Harmless, and Duty to Defend
(a) Indemnity for Design Professional Services. In connection with its
design professional services, CONSULTANT shall hold harmless and indemnify CITY,and
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its officials, officers, employees, agents and independent contractors serving in the role of
CITY officials, and designated volunteers (collectively, "Indemnitees"), with respect to any
and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, injuries, liabilities, losses, costs or
expenses, including reimbursement of attorneys' fees and costs of defense (collectively,
"Claims" hereinafter), including but not limited to Claims relating to death or injury to any
person and injury to any property, which arise out of, pertain to, or relate to in whole or in
part to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT or any of its
officers, employees, subcontractors, or agents in the performance of its design
professional services under this Agreement.
(b) Other Indemnities. In connection with any and all claims, demands,
causes of action, damages, injuries, liabilities, losses, costs or expenses, including
attorneys' fees and costs of defense (collectively, "Damages" hereinafter) not covered by
Section 3.1(a), CONSULTANT shall defend, hold harmless and indemnify the Indemnitees
with respect to any and all Damages, including but not limited to, Damages relating to
death or injury to any person and injury to any property, which arise out of, pertain to, or
relate to the acts or omissions of CONSULTANT or any of its officers, employees,
subcontractors, or agents in the performance of this Agreement, except for such loss or
damage arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY, as determined
by final arbitration or court decision or by the agreement of the parties. CONSULTANT
shall defend Indemnitees in any action or actions filed in connection with any such
Damages with counsel of CITY's choice, and shall pay all costs and expenses, including all
attorneys' fees and experts' costs actually incurred in connection with such defense.
Consultant's duty to defend pursuant to this Section 3.1(b) shall apply independent of any
prior, concurrent or subsequent misconduct, negligent acts, errors or omissions of
Indemnitees.
(c) All duties of CONSULTANT under Section 3.1 shall survive termination
of this Agreement.
3.2 General Liability
CONSULTANT shall at all times during the term of the Agreement carry,
maintain, and keep in full force and effect, a policy or policies of Commercial General
Liability Insurance, with minimum limits of one million dollars ($1,000,000) for each
occurrence and two million dollars($2,000,000)general aggregate for bodily injury, death,
loss or property damage for products or completed operations and any and all other
activities undertaken by CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. Said policy
or policies shall be issued by an insurer admitted to do business in the State of California
and rated in A.M. Best's Insurance Guide with a rating of A:VII or better.
3.3 Professional Liability
CONSULTANT shall at all times during the term of this Agreement, carry,
maintain, and keep in full force and effect a policy or policies of professional liability
insurance with a minimum limit of one million dollars($1,000,000)per claim and aggregate
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for errors and/or omissions of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. Said
policy or policies shall be issued by an insurer admitted to do business in the State of
California and rated in Best's Insurance Guide with a rating of A VII or better. If a "claims
made" policy is provided, such policy shall be maintained in effect from the date of
performance of work or services on the CITY's behalf until three (3)years after the date of
work or services are accepted as completed. Coverage for the post-completion period may
be provided by renewal or replacement of the policy for each of the three (3)years or by a
three-year extended reporting period endorsement, which reinstates all limits for the
extended reporting period. If any such policy and/or policies have a retroactive date, that
date shall be no later than the date of first performance of work or services on behalf of the
CITY. Renewal or replacement policies shall not allow for any advancement of such
retroactive date.
3.4 Automobile Liability
CONSULTANT shall at all times during the term of this Agreement obtain,
maintain, and keep in full force and effect, a policy or policies of Automobile Liability
Insurance,with minimum of one million dollars($1,000,000)per claim and occurrence and
two million dollars($2,000,000) in the aggregate for bodily injuries or death of one person
and five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for property damage arising from one
incident.
3.5 Worker's Compensation
CONSULTANT agrees to maintain in force at all times during the
performance of work under this Agreement worker's compensation insurance as required
by the law. CONSULTANT shall require any subcontractor similarly to provide such
compensation insurance for their respective employees.
3.6 Notice of Cancellation
(a) All insurance policies shall provide that the insurance coverage shall
not be cancelled or modified by the insurance carrier without thirty (30) days prior written
notice to CITY, or ten (10) days notice if cancellation is due to nonpayment of premium.
CONSULTANT agrees that it will not cancel or reduce said insurance coverage.
(b) CONSULTANT agrees that if it does not keep the aforesaid insurance
in full force and effect, CITY may either immediately terminate this Agreement or, if
insurance is available at a reasonable cost, CITY may take out the necessary insurance
and pay, at CONSULTANT's expense, the premium thereon.
3.7 Certificate of Insurance
At all times during the term of this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall maintain
on file with the CITY Clerk a certificate of insurance showing that the aforesaid policies are
in effect in the required amounts. The commercial general liability policy shall contain
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endorsements naming the CITY, its officers, agents and employees as additional insureds.
3.8 Primary Coverage
The insurance provided by CONSULTANT shall be primary to any coverage
available to CITY. The insurance policies (other than workers compensation and
professional liability) shall include provisions for waiver of subrogation.
ARTICLE 4
TERMINATION
4.1 Termination of Agreement
(a) This Agreement may be terminated at any time,with or without cause,
by the CITY upon thirty(30)days prior written notice or by CONSULTANT upon ninety(90)
days prior written notice. Notice shall be deemed served if completed in compliance with
Section 6.14.
(b) In the event of termination or cancellation of this Agreement by
CONSULTANT or CITY, due to no fault or failure of performance by CONSULTANT,
CONSULTANT shall be paid compensation for all services performed by CONSULTANT,
in an amount to be determined as follows: for work satisfactorily done in accordance with
all of the terms and provisions of this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall be paid an amount
equal to the percentage of services performed prior to the effective date of termination or
cancellation in accordance with the work items; provided, in no event shall the amount of
money paid under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph exceed the amount which
would have been paid to CONSULTANT for the full performance of the services described
in this Agreement.
ARTICLE 5
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
5.1 Ownership of Documents and Work Product
All documents, plans, specifications, reports, information, data, exhibits,
photographs, images, video files and media created or developed by CONSULTANT
pursuant to this Agreement ("Written Products") shall be and remain the property of the
CITY without restriction or limitation upon its use, duplication or dissemination by the CITY.
All Written Products shall be considered "works made for hire," and all Written Products
and any and all intellectual property rights arising from their creation, including, but not
limited to, all copyrights and other proprietary rights, shall be and remain the property of the
CITY without restriction or limitation upon their use, duplication or dissemination by the
CITY. CONSULTANT shall not obtain or attempt to obtain copyright protection as to any
Written Products.
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CONSULTANT hereby assigns to the CITY all ownership and any and all
intellectual property rights to the Written Products that are not otherwise vested in the CITY
pursuant to the paragraph directly above this one.
CONSULTANT warrants and represents that it has secured all necessary
licenses, consents or approvals to use any instrumentality, thing or component as to which
any intellectual property right exists, including computer software, used in the rendering of
the services and the production of all Written Products produced under this Agreement,
and that the CITY has full legal title to and the right to reproduce the Written Products.
CONSULTANT shall defend, indemnify and hold the CITY, and its elected officials, officers,
employees, agents, servants, attorneys, and designated volunteers, harmless from any
loss, claim or liability in any way related to a claim that CITY's use of any of the Written
Products is violating federal, state or local laws, or any contractual provisions, or any laws
relating to trade names, licenses, franchises, copyrights, patents or other means of
protecting intellectual property rights and/or interests in products or inventions.
CONSULTANT shall bear all costs arising from the use of patented, copyrighted, trade
secret or trademarked documents, materials, equipment, devices or processes in
connection with its provision of the services and Written Products produced under this
Agreement. In the event the use of any of the Written Products or other deliverables
hereunder by the CITY is held to constitute an infringement and the use of any of the same
is enjoined, CONSULTANT, at its expense, shall: (a)secure for CITY the right to continue
using the Written Products and other deliverables by suspension of any injunction, or by
procuring a license or licenses for CITY; or (b) modify the Written Products and other
deliverables so that they become non-infringing while remaining in compliance with the
requirements of this Agreement. This covenant shall survive the termination of this
Agreement.
Upon termination, abandonment or suspension of the Project, the
CONSULTANT shall deliver to the CITY all Written Products and other deliverables related
to the Project without additional cost or expense to the CITY. If CONSULTANT prepares a
document on a computer, CONSULTANT shall provide CITY with said document both in a
printed format and in an electronic format that is acceptable to the CITY.
ARTICLE 6
GENERAL PROVISIONS
6.1 Representation
The CITY representative shall be the Director of Public Works or his or her
designee, and CONSULTANT shall notify CITY of CONSULTANT's designated
representative. These individuals shall be the primary contact persons for the parties
regarding performance of this Agreement.
6.2 Fair Employment Practices/Equal Opportunity Acts
In the performance of this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall comply with all
applicable provisions of the California Fair Employment Practices Act (California
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Government Code Sections 12940-48), the applicable equal employment provisions of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 200e-217), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1992 (42 U.S.C. § 11200, et seq.).
6.3 Personnel
CONSULTANT represents that it has, or shall secure at its own expense, all
personnel required to perform CONSULTANT's services under this Agreement. Any
person who performs engineering services pursuant to this Agreement shall be licensed as
a Civil Engineer by the State of California and in good standing. CONSULTANT shall
make reasonable efforts to maintain the continuity of CONSULTANT's staff who are
assigned to perform the services hereunder and shall obtain the approval of the Director of
Public Works of all proposed staff members who will perform such services.
CONSULTANT may associate with or employ associates or subcontractors in the
performance of its services under this Agreement, but at all times shall CONSULTANT be
responsible for its associates' and subcontractors' services.
6.4 CONSULTANT's Representations
CONSULTANT represents, covenants and agrees that: a)CONSULTANT is
licensed, qualified, and capable of furnishing the labor, materials, and expertise necessary
to perform the services in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement; b)there are no obligations, commitments, or impediments of any kind that will
limit or prevent CONSULTANT's full performance under this Agreement; c) to the extent
required by the standard of practice, CONSULTANT has investigated and considered the
scope of services performed, has carefully considered how the services should be
performed, and understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending
performance of the services under this Agreement.
6.5 Conflicts of Interest
CONSULTANT agrees not to accept any employment or representation
during the term of this Agreement or within twelve(12)months after completion of the work
under this Agreement which is or may likely make CONSULTANT "financially interested"
(as provided in California Government Code Sections 1090 and 87100) in any decisions
made by CITY on any matter in connection with which CONSULTANT has been retained
pursuant to this Agreement.
6.6 Legal Action
(a) Should either party to this Agreement bring legal action against the
other, the validity, interpretation, and performance of this Agreement shall be controlled by
and construed under the laws of the State of California, excluding California's choice of law
rules. Venue for any such action relating to this Agreement shall be in the Los Angeles
County Superior Court.
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(b) If any legal action or other proceeding, including action for declaratory
relief, is brought for the enforcement of this Agreement or because of an alleged dispute,
breach, default or misrepresentation in connection with this Agreement,the prevailing party
shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees, experts' fees, and other costs, in
addition to any other relief to which the party may be entitled.
(c) Should any legal action about a project between CITY and a party
other than CONSULTANT require the testimony of CONSULTANT when there is no
allegation that CONSULTANT was negligent, CITY shall compensate CONSULTANT for its
testimony and preparation to testify at the hourly rates in effect at the time of such
testimony.
6.7 Assignment
Neither this Agreement nor any part thereof shall be assigned by
CONSULTANT without the prior written consent of the CITY. Any such purported
assignment without written consent shall be null and void, and CONSULTANT shall hold
harmless, defend and indemnify the CITY and its officers, officials, employees, agents and
representatives with respect to any claim, demand or action arising from any unauthorized
assignment.
Notwithstanding the above, CONSULTANT may use the services of persons
and entities not in CONSULTANT's direct employ,when it is appropriate and customary to
do so. Such persons and entities include, but are not necessarily limited to, surveyors,
specialized consultants, and testing laboratories. CONSULTANT's use of subcontractors
for additional services shall not be unreasonably restricted by the CITY provided
CONSULTANT notifies the CITY in advance.
6.8 Independent Contractor
CONSULTANT is and shall at all times remain, as to the CITY, a wholly
independent contractor. Neither the CITY nor any of its agents shall have control over the
conduct of CONSULTANT or any of the CONSULTANT's employees, except as herein set
forth, and CONSULTANT is free to dispose of all portions of its time and activities which it
is not obligated to devote to the CITY in such a manner and to such persons, firms, or
corporations as the CONSULTANT wishes except as expressly provided in this Agreement.
CONSULTANT shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation,or liability on behalf of the
CITY or otherwise act on behalf of the CITY as an agent. CONSULTANT shall not, at any
time or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents, servants or employees, are in
any manner agents, servants or employees of CITY. CONSULTANT agrees to pay all
required taxes on amounts paid to CONSULTANT under this Agreement, and to indemnify
and hold the CITY harmless from any and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest
asserted against the CITY by reason of the independent contractor relationship created by
this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall fully comply with the workers' compensation law
regarding CONSULTANT and its employees. CONSULTANT further agrees to indemnify
and hold the CITY harmless from any failure of CONSULTANT to comply with applicable
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workers'compensation laws. The CITY shall have the right to offset against the amount of
any fees due to CONSULTANT under this Agreement any amount due to the CITY from
CONSULTANT as a result of its failure to promptly pay to the CITY any reimbursement or
indemnification arising under this Article.
6.9 Titles
The titles used in this Agreement are for general reference only and are not
part of the Agreement.
6.10 Entire Agreement
This Agreement, including any other documents incorporated herein by
specific reference, represents the entire and integrated agreement between CITY and
CONSULTANT and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements,
either written or oral. This Agreement may be modified or amended, or provisions or
breach may be waived, only by subsequent written agreement signed by both parties.
6.11 Construction
In the event of any asserted ambiguity in, or dispute regarding the
interpretation of any matter herein, the interpretation of this Agreement shall not be
resolved by any rules of interpretation providing for interpretation against the party who
causes the uncertainty to exist or against the party who drafted the Agreement or who
drafted that portion of the Agreement.
6.12 Non-Waiver of Terms, Rights and Remedies
Waiver by either party of any one or more of the conditions of performance under
this Agreement shall not be a waiver of any other condition of performance under this
Agreement. In no event shall the making by the CITY of any payment to CONSULTANT
constitute or be construed as a waiver by the CITY of any breach of covenant, or any
default which may then exist on the part of CONSULTANT, and the making of any such
payment by the CITY shall in no way impair or prejudice any right or remedy available to
the CITY with regard to such breach or default.
6.13 Severability
If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise
unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this
Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
6.14 Notice
Except as otherwise required by law, any notice or other communication authorized
or required by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed received on (a)the
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day of delivery if delivered by hand or overnight courier service during CONSULTANT's or
CITY's regular business hours or (b) on the third business day following deposit in the
United States mail, postage prepaid, to the addresses listed below, or at such other
address as one party may notify the other:
To CITY
Jim Hendrickson, Interim Director of Public Works
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
To CONSULTANT:
Robert Merrell
Merit Civil Engineering, Inc.
12391 Lewis Street, Suite #201
Garden Grove, CA 92840
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of
the date and year first above written.
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ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY CLERK CITY ATTORNEY
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Exhibit "A":
Consultant's Proposal
Exhibit"A"
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MERITNovember 1, 2012
MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Exhibit"A"
MERIT Municipal Engineering
Land Surveying
Infrastructure
November 1,2012
Nicole Jules
Public Works Department
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275
Subject: Proposal-Construction Management and Inspection-Residential Street Rehabilitation- Phase 1
Dear Nicole:
In response to the Request for Proposal, Merit Civil Engineering, Inc. is pleased to submit our proposal to provide
construction administration services for the above referenced project. I believe you will find our approach to this project
and the quality experience possessed by the designated team members will provide the City with a cost-effective
program.
We will be teaming with Anderson-Penna, Inc.to provide highly qualified individuals and sufficient depth to complete
the assignment.
Our team is qualified to complete this project for the following reasons:
• Merit has successfully completed a number of similar projects for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and is very
familiar with the City's implementation policies regarding the annual roadway rehabilitation program.
• Merit has a long standing relationship with the City and will work as an extension of City staff in all aspects while
administering the project from the design period through completion of construction.
• Principal level involvement on every project we perform will ensure the City a consistently produced quality
product that we are proud of.
We are confident that our approach to the project as detailed in the following proposal will provide the City with an
economical and successful project. We are sincerely interested in being selected for this important assignment and
look forward to your favorable consideration. If you have any questions, please contact me at the number below.
Respectfully,
Merit Civil Engineering,Inc.
Robert Merrell,P.E.
President
Merit Civil Engineering, Inc. Office: (714)748-0531
12391 Lewis Street,Suite 201 Fax: (714)748-0681
Garden Grove, CA 92840
Exhibit"A"
Residential Street Rehabilitation-Phase 1
FY 2011-12
--_ Construction Management and Inspection
A. Page i
SECTION B - TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION A-PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1
SECTION B-PERSONNEL AND ORGANIZATION CHART 3
SECTION C-PROJECT UNDERSTANDING AND SCOPE OF WORK 12
SECTION D-REFERENCES 15
MERIT
MUNIOPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Exhibit"A"
illi15 Residential Street Rehabilitation-Phase 1
FY 2011-12
Construction Management and Inspection
Page 1
SECTION A-PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Merit Civil Engineering(Merit)was formed in 1992 specifically to provide public works design engineering services for
local public agencies. Our goal remains to match seasoned municipal experience with quality design personnel working
within the small office atmosphere and to provide a highly professional yet economical service to our clients. Merit is an
S-corporation owned by.two equal participating principals/shareholders. The firm's principals have extensive municipal
service backgrounds and a thorough understanding of local government issues and procedures.
With our focus on municipal design, our public works experience includes street rehabilitation and reconstruction, street
widening, highway design, storm water design, sewer design, park design, site grading and construction
administration/management.
Merit has successfully performed similar projects for Cities such as Anaheim, Rancho Palos Verdes, Laguna Beach,and
Oceanside.
Merit is known for a high level of performance and service,which is maintained by involving the principals in every project.
Merit takes pride in the quality of service and product provided and is focused on meeting established schedules and
budgets.
Merit has created a Project Team committed to delivering a successful and coordinated management and inspection
effort. We have joined resources with the firm of Anderson-Penna for this project to provide a highly qualified team of
professionals that have extensive experience with the City on Rancho Palos Verdes on a number of different projects
over the past 15 years. Our Project Team consists of:
Merit Civil Engineering,Inc. Overall Construction Management and Inspection
Management
Anderson-Penna,Inc. Support Construction Management and Primary
Construction Inspection
Following are brief descriptions of the individual roles on this project and their specialized professional capabilities.
Merit Civil Engineering, Inc. (Merit) has had the opportunity to provide services on many diversified engineering
assignments for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes starting with our completion of the design and construction
management of the Silver Spur Road rehabilitation in the early 1990's. That project was followed by the successful
completion of the design and construction management, including inspection, for the Annual Residential Street
Rehabilitation program for several annual cycles. During that period, over 100 streets were rehabilitated to varying
degrees but most of them were overlayed. All of these projects were managed and inspected by our currently
proposed Construction Manager, Bob Merrell P.E.
In addition to the Residential Street program,several arterial highways within the City were also either rehabilitated or
reconstructed. Bob Merrell both designed and provided Construction Management and Inspection for a portion of
Palos Verdes Drive East above PVDS, the reconstruction of 25th Street at the City limits and the reconstruction of
Palos Verdes Drive South through Portuguese Bend. The firm and Bob Merrell have also completed a number of
drainage improvement projects throughout the City over the years.
This extensive experience will provide the City with a proven project leader for this program that is thoroughly familiar
MERIT
MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Exhibit"A"
4111
Residential Street Rehabilitation-Phase 1
FY 2011-12
Construction Management and Inspection
Page 2
with both the technical aspects of the assignment but equally important, the need to accommodate the public during
construction to the maximum extent possible while maintaining efficient progress on the construction. It has always
been the City's policy to make an extra effort to minimize the inherent inconvenience to the public during construction
activities and work on this project will be especially challenging.
In order to provide the needed coverage for this project,we have teamed with the firm of Anderson-Penna to not only
ensure the highest quality professional services but also to have equally qualified backup during the construction
period. Dino D'Emilia will be available in a support role as Construction Manager when needed. Dino has also
worked extensively for the City over the years while at a previous consulting firm. He joined Anderson-Penna last
year and currently manages their Construction Services section. They recently completed a large project for the City
of Torrance so support will be readily available as needed.
The Torrance project was managed by Dino and their lead inspector was Tony Plante whose extensive street
rehabilitation experience will be available,as needed,to support the Merit team.
The proposed team will be led by Bob Merrell as Construction Manager and Joe Buckner of Merit as needed. Joe
has completed the design and provided construction services for many roadway projects and will be available to
provide management and inspection backup support to our lead inspector,Tony Plante.
Joe Buckner successfully completed the design, bidding administration, construction management and construction
inspection for a large private community known as Three Arch Bay in the City of Laguna Beach where nearly all of
their internal streets were reconstructed. The project had all of the challenging characteristics we might expect on
this project.
MERIT
MU MOPAL ENGNEEERIMG SERVICES
Exhibit"A"
4111
Residential Street Rehabilitation-Phase 1
FY 2011-12
Construction Management and Inspection
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SECTION B-PERSONNEL
The basis of our management approach rests on Merit's experience with public works projects such as street
rehabilitation, reconstruction, and widening and the quality of the key personnel assigned. The approach is driven by our
"hands-on" Project Manager,who will monitor the progress of not only Merit Civil Engineering, but the rest of the project
team members as well. The Project Manager assigned to this contract is Mr. Robert Merrell, P.E. He will work
directly with the assigned staff members to ensure that adequate resources are devoted to the project and that
assignments are being properly completed on schedule. All subconsultants are managed as an extension of our staff,
and will follow the same quality control procedures. Merit is known for responsiveness and pro-active approach to
problem solving and creative methods of resolution in a cost-effective,efficient manner.
For the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,the following major projects were completed by Bob Merrell:
• Miraleste Plaza Storm Drain
• Point Vicente Interpretive Center Expansion and Storm Drain
• Bronco Storm Drain and Construction Management
• San Ramon Storm Drain and Hillside Restoration
• Residential Street Program(RPV)-50 Streets(Incl.Inspection)
• Residential Street Program(RPV)-98 Streets(Incl.Inspection)
Assisting Mr.Merrell will be Mr.Joe Buckner,P.E.,P.L.S.
Mr. Buckner has 20 years experience in civil engineering and holds a professional registration as a Civil Engineer and as
a Land Surveyor. The first 6 years of his experience dealt mainly with residential,commercial,and industrial development
projects for developers. The last 16 years of his experience have been devoted to public works type projects such as:
street rehabilitations, reconstruction, and widenings; state highway and freeway interchanges; storm drain design; and
legal descriptions,plats,and mapping.
Mr. Buckner has been a Principal/Project Manager at Merit for over ten(10)years and has managed a wide variety of
public works projects for local Cities such as Anaheim,Orange,Oceanside,Laguna Beach,and Moreno Valley.
Similar projects Mr.Buckner has managed while at Merit include:
• Lincoln Avenue Street Rehabilitation Project,City of Orange
• Community-wide Street Reconstruction(turn-key),Three Arch Bay Community
• Lincoln Avenue Street Median Beautification Project,City of Anaheim
• Sunshine Way Parkway Improvements,City of Anaheim
• Fire Mountain Roadway Improvements,City of Oceanside
Mr. Dino D'Emilia leads Anderson-Penna's construction management services and has successfully managed public
capital improvement projects in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and San Diego counties. Prior to his California
consulting experience, he worked as a civil engineer with the Department of Water and Power in the City of Los Angeles
performing design and construction services on major water and power facilities. His experience includes bidibility/
constructability analysis and project phasing/constraints specifications and bid phase services for public works and heavy
rail projects.
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Organization Chart
Residential Prsjr 'm City of Rancho Palos Verdes
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Principal-In-Charge/PROJ. MGR.
BOB MERRELL, P.E. -Merit
Quality Control
JOE BUCKNER P.E. -Merit
Construction Management Inspection
MERIT & ANDERSON-PENNA MERIT& ANDERSON-PENNA
Optional Services, if Requested
• Surveying
BOB MERRELL, P.E. -Merit • Design
DINO P. D'EMILIA P.E. -API JOE BUCKNER., P.E. - Merit. • Exhibit Preparation
AL AGUIERA—API
TONY PLANTE -API
MERIT CIVIL ENGINEERING, INC.
Overall Construction Management
and Inspection Management
ANDERSON-PENNA, INC.
Support Construction Management MERIT
& Primary Field Inspection
MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
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Exhibit"A"
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Robert Merrell, P.E.
Construction Manager
Education
• B.S., 1974, Civil Engineering, California State University, Long Beach
Professional Registration
• Registered Civil Engineer, State of California(#28100, 1976)
Experience Overview
Over thirty five years experience in planning and design of design of streets, highways, and freeways, highways, and
arterial streets, right-of-way engineering, grading, sewer, water and storm drains. On a number of projects, the design
was followed by field management of the construction,inspection or general construction management.
Relevant Project Experience
Mr. Merrell has an extensive background in project design and construction management developed over 35 years
working in public works engineering. In addition to managing several freeway sound wall projects,Mr.Merrell had overall
responsibility for the design team,which completed the widening of the 57 freeway in 1990.
He has extensive experience in the design of capital improvement projects, including freeway improvements, railroad
grade separations, storm drain facilities, regional channel improvements, large dams, major arterial and collector street
widenings and bridge projects.
Prior to forming Merit Civil Engineering, Mr. Merrell was with a large public works oriented consulting firm in Anaheim for
16 years. During that period and currently as a Principal Engineer at Merit Civil Engineering, his responsibilities include
supervision of public works design and inspection personnel, design oversight, management and coordination of public
improvements including state and/or federally funded projects;
Mr. Merrell has managed and directly coordinated all technical work at Merit Civil Engineering since its inception
over 20 years ago. Representative public works improvements completed at Merit are as follows:
• Point Vicente Interpretive Center Expansion and Storm Drain
• Bronco Storm Drain and Construction Management
• San Ramon Storm Drain and Hillside Restoration
• Residential Street Program(RPV)-50 Streets(Incl.Inspection)
• 96-97 Residential Street Program(RPV)-98 Streets(Incl.Inspection)
Mr. Merrell was the Project Engineer on all of the above listed projects and was the Construction Manager for the
projects located in Rancho Palos Verdes.
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Exhibit"A"
Residential Street Rehabilitation-Phase 1
FY 2011-12
Construction Management and Inspection
Page 6
Joe Buckner, P.E., P.L.S.
Inspection Manager
EDUCATION
B.S., 1986, Civil Engineering, California State University, Fullerton
PROFESSIONAL DATA
Registered Civil Engineer,State of California(#45531, 1989)
Professional Land Surveyor,State of California(#7206, 1995)
EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW
Twenty years experience in planning and design of streets, highways, freeways, and arterial streets, right-of-way
engineering,grading,sewer,water and storm drains.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
• Lincoln Avenue Median Beautification Project, City of Anaheim. Responsible for the management and
design of conceptual design and final construction documents. The project consisted of approximately 4.0 miles
of roadway where median modifications and planting were implemented per the City's Master Plan for the
corridor. New median openings were designed at key locations while existing openings were closed where
traffic movements were minimal. Conceptual plans were prepared in conformance with the master plan and
processed through the City for approval prior to the construction document phase. Plans included typical
sections, plan and profiles, signing and striping, signal modifications, traffic control, irrigation, planting,
specifications and estimates.
• Sunshine Way Parkway Improvements, City of Anaheim. Responsible for the design of conceptual design
and final construction documents. The project consisted of providing a pedestrian walkway along the street as
well as design an aesthetically pleasing landscape palette. The project consisted of street plan and profile,
typical sections, planting and irrigation plans and grading details.
• Fire Mountain Roadway Improvements,City of Oceanside. The project consisted of design and preparation of
improvement plans, specifications and estimates for the widening and drainage improvements to Fire Mountain
Roadway at Laural Road. Responsible for design of the street improvement and striping plans.
• Three Arch Bay Street Reconstruction, City of Laguna Beach. The community of Three Arch Bay retained
Merit to design the reconstruction of nearly all of their internal streets to provide proper drainage and surface
durability to the aging complex. Plans were prepared and Merit was responsible for obtaining construction bids,
construction management and construction inspection. The project was successfully completed with minimal
disruption to the local residents.
• Harbor Boulevard / Katella Avenue Intersection Enhancements, City of Anaheim. Responsible for the
preparation of construction documents. The project consisted of modifications to the northwest and northeast
quadrants of the intersection to implement Master Plan landscaping enhancements. Plans included typical
sections, plan and profiles, signing and striping, signal modifications, traffic control, irrigation, planting,
specifications and estimates.
• Beach Boulevard/Orangethorpe Avenue Intersection Improvements, City of Buena Park. Responsible for
the preparation of construction documents for this project. The intersection improvements include the addition of
a left turn lane in all directions and designated right turn lanes in each direction on Beach Boulevard. The City
added the rehabilitation of Orangethorpe Avenue from Western to Stanton as part of the project as well.
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Exhibit"A"
Residential Street Rehabilitation-Phase 1
FY 2011-12
Construction Management and Inspection
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Dino P. D'Emilia, PE
Vice President,Construction Services
Project Experience
P
Mr.D'Emilia's experience includes
Mr. D'Emilia brings 24 years of project and construction management experience as preliminary engineering,PS&E,
well as civil engineering on a wide array of public works projects. Mr. D'Emilia engineering review,value
previously served in various capacities with California engineering firms where he was engineering,and construction
responsible for profit and loss, business development,and delivery of construction management of parks,landscape,
management services for many successful public capital improvement projects in Los roadways,railroads,bridges,utilities,
Angeles,Orange, San Bernardino and San Diego counties. Prior to his consulting drainage and flood control,highway,
experience, he worked as a civil engineer with the Department of Water and Power in and toll facilities.
the City of Los Angeles performing design and construction service on major water During his career,Mr.D'Emilia has
and power facilities. participated in both the detailed
aspects of Project Controls and the
Del Amo Boulevard Extension Project,T-30—Phases 1 &2,Torrance,CA: oversight of construction
During Phase 1, Project Manager,supervising consultant inspector under contract management teams responsible for
with City. Mr. D'Emilia assisted the City staff on various construction issues that implementing Project Controls.
arose during the successful delivery of the$1.5 million reroute of two water and two Education
sewer pipelines to accommodate the future construction of the Del Amo Blvd BS/1991/Civil Engineering,
Extension Project. In Phase 2,the Construction Contract Administrator overseeing Northeastern University
the construction of a new 4-lane roadway(Del Amo Blvd)between Crenshaw Blvd Professional Registrations
and Maple Ave and widening of an existing segment of Del Amo Blvd between Maple 1996/PE/CA#55453
Ave and Prairie Ave. Construction also includes a new bridge over the BNSF Professional Affiliations
Railway's mainline tracks, MSE retaining walls,drainage improvements, relocation of APWA So.CA Chapter
a railroad spur track, reconstruction of affected off-site facilities and coordination with 2010 Pres Elect/Treasurer
Southern California Edison and ExxonMobil Oil for relocation of their utilities.The 2012 Congress Finance Chair
estimated construction cost is$15M and is partially funded by the American Recovery g
and Reinvestment Act(ARRA). City and County Engineer's
Association
Construction Management Services for Congresswoman Juanita Millender- CMAA and ASCE
McDonald Community Center Roof,HVAC Replacement including Solar Panels Chi Epsilon, 1990-present
Installation,and Community Center Refurbishment and Upgrade: Project
Manager and Construction Manager for thisperformance contract delivery method Honors and Awards
g g project which involves design/build of certain project elements,using a procurement Top Leader-Private Sector,APWA
method allowed byGovernment Code 4217 for selection of an energy service So.CA Chapter,2004
• � President's Chapter Service Award,
company using both qualifications and cost as selection criteria. The construction p
contract will require incorporation of the Agency's Project Labor Agreement(PLA), APWA So.CA Chapter,December,
Enhanced Electrical Safety Policy as well as funding requirements for 2004
compliance with the Agency's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Energy Experience
Efficiency Conservation Block Grant(ARRA/EECBG)grant through the Department Entered the profession in 1983
of Energy(DOE). The Community Center will remain open and operational
throughout construction of the proposed improvements.The proposed performance
contract allows 255 calendar days,with the first 120 days allocated to procurement of
long lead items. The construction cost estimate is$4,870,000.00 and includes federal
and Carson Redevelopment Agency funds.
Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center Improvements,City of Carson
Redevelopment Agency,CA: Consultant Project Manager/Owner's Representative
for the$4.5 million improvement to the Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center. This
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project included replacement of this 54,000 square foot facility's roof and air conditioning system,installation of a 184
kw solar panel system,various mechanical,electrical, plumbing,safety and architectural renovations.
Responsibilities included program development, City Council/Agency Board and Project Subcommittee
presentations,design consultant selection,design coordination,assistance with union negotiations,coordination and
incorporation of ARRA/DOE/EECBG funding requirements, preparation of a performance contract request for
proposals and assisting with the RFP process and performance contractor selection processes.Additionally,
coordinated the design,permitting and tenant improvements of a storage space into the Senior Cyber Café,
constructed by City forces.
Downey Avenue Rehabilitation,City of Bellflower,CA: Project Manager/Construction Manager for the
construction of this project resurfacing of Downey Avenue from the South city limit to the North city limit consists of a
grind and overlay of an arterial highway 60 feet wide and 3,966 feet long. Because this project crosses under the
SR-91,a double encroachment permit and extremely careful coordination with the California Department of
Transportation(Caltrans)was necessary. This project also includes the reconstruction of specific curb ramps,
construction of a concrete pad at the foot of the SR-91 westbound off-ramp, replacement of affected existing
vehicular detection loops,and installation of new bicycle detection loops. The Engineer's opinion of probable
construction cost is$557,334.00 and the contract time allotted in the bid documents is 22 working days after the
City's Notice to Proceed to the Contractor.The project is partially-funded by a federal grant through the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act(ARRA). Accordingly,this project must adhere to the reporting, labor compliance,
and Buy America requirements of ARRA. The construction management processes and contract administration
procedures will adhere to Chapter 16 of the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual.
Jump Start Safety Program,Alameda Corridor-East Construction Authority, Los Angeles County,CA:
Resident engineer for a$27.8 million,federally funded heavy civil and heavy rail project,a portion of the nationally
significant rail improvement project to improve safety and traffic/rail delays through the San Gabriel Valley.
Responsibilities included selection of the construction management team and subconsultants through preparation of
the request for proposal, proposal review and conducting interviews,and ongoing compliance with Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise(DBE)requirements. He worked collaboratively with the Authority's program manager and
general counsel to modify the boilerplate front-end bid documents,authored the Resident Engineer's manual,
procured Primavera Expedition licenses and customized forms and reports for utilization on Authority projects;
performed all contract administration functions including management of the projects control team,primary negotiator
on contractor change orders,and primary reviewer for contractor CPM schedules and for change order
consideration.Compiled and coordinated a master schedule with the Authority,various member agencies and
railroad track and signal crews for comprehensive phasing of all grade crossing improvement bid packages; prepared
program safety and quality assurance plans,and assisted with all Caltrans LAPM requirements.
Antonio Parkway and Santa Margarita Parkway,Roadway Rehabilitation Project,City of Rancho Santa
Margarita,CA: Project/Construction Manager and Resident Engineer for delivery of construction management
services for this$2.5 million rehabilitation project.This project was federally funded and Caltrans Local Assistance
administered.
Pier Avenue Improvement Project,Hermosa Beach,CA:Construction Manager performing
bidibility/constructability analysis and project phasing/constraints specifications and bid phase services f for this$4
million downtown streetscape project. Reviewed plans for constructability and took the lead to draft and issue
addenda to the bid documents in response to bidder questions and revisions identified by the City and the
constructability review.Assisted the City with updating front-end bid documents for compliance with federal
ARRA/State Water Boards requirements. Expedited design firm's provision of revised plans and specifications and
coordinated expedited printing,email and hard copy delivery and receipt confirmation of addenda.Coordinated and
chaired the pre-bid meeting,compiled detailed bid analysis and provided assistance with recommendation for award
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of the construction contract and expediting of the contract execution process.
Anaheim On-call Construction Management Services,City of Anaheim,CA: Project Manager for delivery of
construction management services on$8 million in improvements including A/C overlay street rehabilitation projects
on Knott Avenue, Harbor Boulevard,State College Boulevard,and major roadway widening and high voltage
undergrounding projects at Imperial Highway and La Palma Avenue.
On-Call CIP Program Management,City of Culver City,CA: Program, project and construction manager for over
$32 million in Capital Improvement Projects including a$21 million Transportation and Public Works Facility,a$4
million City-wide energy efficiency program,assistance with close-out of a$4 million HQ Fire station defaulted
contract,and several other facility and roadway improvement projects.
Miller Family Health and Education Center,City of Long Beach,CA: Project manager overseeing the
construction management services on the construction of a$2.2 million renovation of an existing,abandoned former
Kaiser medical clinic into a state-of-the-art community health services outreach facility. Services included onsite
construction management and coordination with the City's Health Department and design consultant for successful
project completion. The facility boasts a unique multi-lingual community wellness and health counseling program for
the very diverse population in the Long Beach area.
Mr. D'Emilia is Vice President, Construction Services for APP,and brings 24 years of project and construction
management experience as well as civil engineering on a wide array of public works projects,including water
infrastructure. Dino's career started at the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power,and includes
working on multi-million dollar construction programs,delivered on time and within budget.
Fountain Valley Equipping of Well 12,Mile Square Park,City of Fountain Valley,CA: Project controls manager
responsible for the establishment and implementation of construction contract administration system,construction
management procedures manual,and forms, reports and documents control system on well equipping project in Mile
Square Park.The project included a new pump station building and all related pump and control systems equipment,
and appurtenant site work and amenities.Also provided consultation for change order negotiations and claims
avoidance and resolution.
Presentations
D'Emilia, Dino, P. "Southern California Paradise,Just Add Water"APWA International Symposium to the Greater City
of Izmir Turkey,August, 1998.
D" Emilia, Dino P."Public Works Construction Management Workshop"APWA Southern California Chapter,June
2004
D'Emilia, Dino P. (Seminar coordinator and panelist for Part I)"Greenbook Seminar",APWA Southern California
Chapter 2002-2009
D'Emilia, Dino, P.(part of a panel)"How Not to Bet Burned in a Sizzling Bid Environment" League of Cities Public
Works Officer's Institute, Monterey, California March,2010.
Professional Development
League of Cities, Public Works Officer's Institute 2006-2009
Prevailing Wages in California(Lorman)2008
Essentials of Negotiations 2006
CMAA Conference 2006,2007,2009
APWA National Congress 1999, 2000,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009
OSHA 10 Hr. Certification 2006
Interviewing People 2002, Basic Supervision 2001,and Fundamentals of Accounting 2000
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Exhibit"A"
Residential Street Rehabilitation-Phase 1
FY 2011-12
Construction Management and Inspection
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Hugh "Tony" Plante
Inspector
Tony Plante brings more than 30 years of experience in project management and
Project Experience
inspection of public works construction and maintenance projects including p
landscaping, asphalt paving, slurry seal, concrete sidewalks, curb and gutter, Inspection responsibilities for the
driveways and handicap ramps and utility coordination on underground projects. Mr. following agencies:
Plante is particularly strong in contractor compliance with plans and specifications, • County of Los Angeles
administrative duties including the requirements for federally funded projects such as • City of La Mirada
employee interviews, certified payroll compliance and managing the required • City of Fountain Valley
documentation. Mr. Plante possesses interpersonal skills necessary in dealing with a • City of Yorba Linda
•
variety of problems encountered in a Public Works environment. He has the ability to City of Huntington Beach
•
manage multiple tasks in a deadline driven environment and deal with the high stress City of Covina
levels. He is extremelydetailed oriented and has excellent organizational and project
• City of Lake Forest
p • City of Temple City
management skills. • Charter Oak Unified School District
As an Inspector, Mr. Plante is responsible for inspecting new construction or repair Education
work for roadway, bridges, railroads, signals, culverts, drainage, water, sewer, and Mount San Antonio College
dry utility systems under the supervision of a construction manager.
Registration/Certification
Mr.Plante's project experience includes:
Certified Arborist-WC1156,
County of Los Angeles County, Richvale Drive Resurfacing - As Senior International Society of Arboriculture
Public Works Inspector responsible for inspecting this $1.2M Residential street
repaving including Cold Milling, Asphalt Rubber Hot Mix overlay, Placement of Pest Control Advisor-05265
Asphalt Rubber Aggregate Membrane, and Slurry Seal. Project responsibilities Qualified Applicator-31203,California
included resident notification, traffic control and street closure coordination, Department of Agriculture
oversight of contractor paving operations, manhole adjustment, pavement legends
and striping, installation of traffic detector loops, Employee Interviews and Best Years of Experience
Management Practices. Entered the profession in 1980
City of La Mirada. Alicante Road Resurfacing from La Mirada Boulevard to
Santa Gertrudes Avenue -Senior Public Works Inspector,the project consisted
of removal of existing AC pavement and base in selected locations; cold mill
existing AC pavement; construction of 6" of CMB base, PG 64-10 AC base
course,ARHM overlay and PCC curb ramps,curb and gutter and sidewalk. Mr. Plant also inspected the associated
striping and installation of signs. Mr. Plante monitored the Contractor's activities and traffic control, produced daily
reports, maintained a file of materials delivery tickets and verified pay quantities.
City of Fountain Valley,Talbert Avenue and Brookhurst Street Rehabilitation and Resurfacing-Public Works
Observer for the $888,000 rehabilitation and resurfacing of Talbert Avenue from Magnolia Avenue to Newland
Avenue and Brookhurst Street from Warner Avenue to Heil Avenue. The project included a full width cold milling
operation on both of these major arterial streets, ARHM resurfacing, handicap ramp removal and replacement,
installation and improvement of existing driveways, portions of sidewalk,curb and gutter. Due to the impact on public
travel this project required considerable oversight of traffic control measures to minimize public inconvenience. Mr.
Plante provided the Lead Inspector administrative assistance for Federal funding compliance. The administrative
duties included the production of daily reports tracking the Contractor's manpower, equipment and hours; weekly
statement of working days; keeping a record of quantities; employee interviews; review of progress payments to
confirm billing quantities and review change orders to confirm work to be performed.
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FY 2011-12
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City of Yorba Linda. Street Rehabilitation of Yorba Linda Boulevard — Construction Observer for the
rehabilitation project consisting of the removal and replacement of existing handicap ramps, cold mill grinding, dig
outs,AHRM overlay and restoration of traffic detector loops,signage and striping.
City of Lake Forest, Public Works Superintendent— Mr. Plante was responsible for the planning, scheduling and
management of the daily operations of the City's programs and services that provide maintenance, repair, construction
and improvement of the City's infrastructure. This also included management of all City facilities; arterial highway and
residential street maintenance and repairs, maintenance of 170 acres of parks and streetscapes, urban forest, storm
drains, hardscape, traffic signs, City buildings, supervision and contract administration for road maintenance and
operations, landscape maintenance, and graffiti abatement. He was responsible for budget expenditures in excess of
$2,000,000 annually for operations and maintenance and for the project management of over $4,000,000 in Capital
Improvement Projects for the 2003-2004 Fiscal Year, including the construction of the largest CA outdoor concrete skate
park.
City of Temple City, Maintenance Superintendent - Responsible for maintenance, construction and repair of City
facilities including; parks, streetscapes, urban forests, parking facilities, traffic signs and City buildings. Other duties
included supervision and contract administration for park, tree and landscape maintenance, graffiti abatement and fleet
maintenance.
City of Fountain Valley, Fountain Valley Recreation Center Master Plan Expansion. Lead Inspector for the$18 million
expansion of a major regional recreation center for the City of Fountain Valley. The project involves the rehabilitation of
the existing 55 acre sports facility and a 23 acre expansion. The project added six adult softball fields soccer and other
league baseball fields, sports field lighting,fiber optic communications,two new rest room and concession facilities, new
maintenance facility, over 1 mile of nature trails, eight parking lots, storm drain, sewer system, water, irrigation,
landscaping and access roads throughout the facility.
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FY 2011-12
Construction Management and Inspection
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SECTION C—PROJECT UNDERSTANDING&SCOPE OF WORK
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes has a program that funds street rehabilitation across the city on an annual basis
where up to$3 million dollars is available each year to maintain the serviceability of both the local residential streets
as well as the arterial streets. This project has been divided into two phases where the first phase will complete the
various concrete repairs needed and the second phase will complete the street resurfacing required.
This proposal is offered to complete full time construction inspection and construction management for the Phase
One project to fully coordinate the field work and the associated administrative activities. It is understood that the
necessary construction control will be the consultant's responsibility with minimal City envolvement. Merit will provide
all interface between the Contractor and the City's Project Manager.
Much of the pre-bid engineering has been completed by the City with the assistance of Bob Merrell. These activities
are covered here but to a limited extent as those elements are nearly complete at this time.
The Project Manager and inspection team will supply the following services during each stage of the project:
DESIGN PHASE
o Design document review for bidability and constructability.
o Assist with the preparation of contract agreements for the construction and for support services such as
testing.
o Assist with public relations through out the project.
PROCUREMENT PHASE
o Assist with bidding and contracting including bid documents, information to bidders, bid addenda, bid
opening and evaluation.
o Prepare a detailed bid spread for thourough bid error checking and comparison, if requested.
o Assist with meetings including pre-bid meetings,the bid opening and pre-award conferences.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
o Provide effective team coordination including regular and consistent management and reporting.
o Conduct regular project meetings including pre-construction, progress and special meetings,as necessary.
o Monitor Contractor's schedule and ensure compliance is maintained.
o Track progress quantities, budget and cost variations.
o Assist with payment request with detailed quantity summary.
o Manage all communications between the City and the Contractor.
o Manage all change order requests,claims and disputes.
o Process all Requests for Information(RFI)between the designers and the Contractor.
o Manage materials testing to maintain quality product.
o Assist in maintaining good public relations with the public.
o Provide value engineering where appropriate.
o Maintain project notebook throughout the construction period and furnish to the City.
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o Prepare documentation for final payment to the Contractor.
o Provide inspection and final punch list and documentaton for final project acceptance.
o Maintain As-built drawings throughout the construction period.
o Assemble and deliver all project records to the City at the end of the project.
POST CONSTRUCTION PHASE
o Prepare As-built documentation
o Coordinate any warranty information
o Process final payment,retention release and documentation for project close out.
CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION
o Conduct field investigation of the project area to become familiar with the existing facilities and project
environment.
o Compile a photo log of existing improvements.
o Provide full time inspection observation of all construction activities to monitor material and methods to
ensure compliance with the plans and specifications.
o Prepare daily inspection and observation reports.
o Maintain communication with the Construction Manager with all issues
Specifically the following activities will be completed by Tony Plante,our lead inspector.
Participate in Pre-construction and Progress Meetings:The inspector will attend,and participate in a pre-construction
conference,chaired by the Construction Manager,to orient the Contractor to the various reporting procedures and
site rules.
Safe Conditions:The inspector will monitor project work and adjacent areas for unsafe conditions,promptly require
corrective measures to be addressed by the Contractor in compliance with the contract documents and report such
issues and corrective measures taken to the City.
Quality Assurance:The inspector will coordinate QA/QC activities on a daily basis and require any apparent
deficiencies to be resolved in a timely manner. The Inspector will visit each site on a regular,full time basis,during
the normal working hours to verify construction progress and to verify that work conforms to contract requirements.
Deputy and special inspection and materials sampling and testing, if required and performed by others,will be
coordinated and provided as required by the plans and specifications. When necessary,corrective measures will be
implemented and re-inspected/re-tested to verify acceptable completion. The inspector will reject work that does
not conform to the requirements of the contract documents and will promptly report unacceptable work to the City
and contractor. Rejected work will be thoroughly documented, photographed, and tracked until repaired or replaced
to the satisfaction of the City.
Daily Construction Observation Reports:The inspector will compile daily observation reports documenting the
contractor's workforce, material and equipment used,a summary of construction activities,field problems,disputes or
claims, resolutions of issues and directions given to the contractor. Completed daily reports will be transmitted to the
Construction Manager on a weekly basis who will then pass the reports to the City.
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Photographs:The inspector will utilize electronic photos in documenting the construction progress. Photos shall be
taken before construction begins,during construction and upon completion of the project.
Weekly Statement of Working Days:The inspector will provide input regarding the progress of the work to the
Construction Manager,who will prepare a weekly statement of working days documenting the construction progress,
time of completion,delays and time extensions,and submit to Contractor and the City on a weekly basis, if so
desired by the City.
Utility Coordination: The inspector will assist the contractor and City,as requested by the City,to assist the
coordination and expediting of temporary and permanent utility installations, utility relocations utility access structure
adjustments,etc.
Submittal Processing:The inspector will compare submittals(reviewed and approved by the Construction Manager)
with materials delivered to the project to confirm the proper products are incorporated into the constructed product.
RFPs: The inspector will provide input regarding field conditions,as requested by the City, in relation to resolution of
RFIs submitted by the Contractor.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention:The inspector will monitor and document compliance with Storm Water Pollution
Prevention requirements set forth in the plans and specifications. Apparent deficiencies noted will be addressed with
the contractor for immediate remedy. Upon a weather report of expecting rain,a site walk will be conducted to
ensure that Best Management Practice measures are in place and well maintained.
Change Orders: If requested,the inspector will provide input to the Construction Manager who will consider,
negotiate and process change orders as necessary. Upon approval by the City,the inspector will monitor the proper
implementation of change order work. Once fully executed,the inspector will expedite and review the timely
completion of the work and coordinate inclusion of the change order in the appropriate payment application.
Daily Extra Work Reports:The inspector will verify and sign contractors daily extra work reports documenting force
account(time&materials)work. The inspector will monitor that only appropriate worker classifications necessary for
approved time and materials work is included on extra work reports. Any inappropriate workforce and/or equipment
charges will be promptly rejected and removed from extra work reports.
Progress Payment Processing: The inspector will maintain measurements of quantities placed,and obtain the
Contractor's representative's concurrence with measured quantities. The inspector will assist the Construction
Manager to review the payment applications submitted by the contractor and determine whether the amount
requested reflects the progress of the contractors work. The inspector will recommend appropriate adjustments to
each payment application as applicable.
Pre-Final Inspection:The inspector will coordinate with appropriate project stakeholders, perform the final job walk
and prepare the punch list(deficiency list). The inspector will coordinate and observe completion of required
corrections.
Final Inspection:Satisfactory completion of all punch list items is verified before the inspector recommends
processing of the"Notice of Completion".
Upon completion of the punch list and final sign off by all project stakeholders,the inspector will make
recommendation to City regarding the Contractor's final progress payment request.
MERIT
MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
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Exhibit"A"
AI Residential Street Rehabilitation-Phase 1
FY 2011-12
_ ___ Construction Management and Inspection
Page 15
SECTION D-REFERENCES
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Professional Reference Relevant Projects
Merit Work Experience as Prime Consultant:
Steve May
City of Laguna Beach Virginia Park Storm Drain
505 Forest Avenue Cerritos Drive Hillside Repair
Laguna Beach,CA 92651 Boat Canyon Park
Tel: (949) 497-3311
smay@laqunabeachcity.net
Randy Nguyen San Diego Creek Bike Trail—Hewes
City of Orange Collins Avenue Undercrossing
Department of Public Works
300 E.Chapman Avenue
Orange,CA 92866
Tel: (714) 744-5531
rnquvenCa citvoforange.org
Innovative Technical Solutions, Inc. USAF Plant 42—Perimeter Road Reconstruction
1891 N. Gaffey Street,Suite 211 Davis Monthan AFB—Street Reconstructions
San Pedro,CA 90731 USAF Plant 42—Drainage Improvements
(310)832-2600
emunroc itsi.com
Three Arch Bay Homeowner's Association Community-wide Street Reconstruction
Contact: Drew Harper
Phone: (949)240-0324
Cell: (949)212-0410
MERIT
MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
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Exhibit"A"
MERIT Municipal Engineering
Land Surveying
Infrastructure
November 1, 2012
Nicole Jules
Public Works Department
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Subject: Fee Proposal-Construction Management and Inspection-Residential Street Rehabilitation
Phase I
Dear Nicole:
We are pleased to offer our cost proposal to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes for this project. We have prepared a
detailed task breakdown, by classification and hourly rate, to develop the recommended compensation for this
assignment. Please refer to the attached fee breakdown. Our total fee for this project is $ 191,056. which is broken
down by category as specified below.
CATEGORY AMOUNT
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Construction Management
Design Phase Covered previously
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Procurement Phase Coveredpreviously
Construction Phase $89,126
Post Construction $4,836
Construction Observation $97,094
GRAND TOTAL $191,056.
We are confident that our approach to this project will provide the City of Rancho Palos Verdes with and excellent
program. We look forward to its implementation,
If you have any questions regarding our proposal, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
Merit Civil Engineering, Inc.
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Robert Merrell. P.E.
President
Merit Civil Engineering, Inc. Office: (714)748-0531
12391 Lewis Street, Suite 201 Fax: (714) 748-0681
Garden Grove. CA 92840
Exhibit"A"
City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Construction Management and Inspection-Residential Rehabilitation Phase I-FY 2011-12
Fee Breakdown
Project Estimate
November 1,2012
Classification Constr. Inspect. Constr. CADD 2-Man
Manager Manager Inspector Draftsman Clerical Crew Total Billing Rate Outside
Hourly Billing Rate 1 $170 I $170 1 $105 I $108 I $82 I $245 Hours Summary Costs Comments
TASK BREAKDOWN
Construction Phase-Construction Management
1. Provide effective team coordination including regular and 33 16 49 $6,922
consistent management and reporting.
2. Conduct regular project meetings including pre- 25 20 16 61 $8,962
construction,progress and special meetings,as necessary.
3. Monitor Contractor's schedule and ensure compliance is 40 40 $6,800
maintained.
4. Track progress quantities,budget and cost variations. 40 20 40 100 $14,400
5. Assist with payment request with detailed quantity 40 20 60 $10,200
summary.
6. Manage all communications between the City and the 40 40 $6,800
Contractor.
7. Manage all change order requests,claims and disputes. 40 40 $6,800
8. Process all Requests for Information(RFI)between the 40 20 60 $10,200
designers and the Contractor.
9. Manage materials testing to maintain quantity product. 8 8 $1,360
10.Assist in maintaining good public relations with the 20 20 $3,400
public. - — — - - —
11.Provide value engineering where appropriate. 60 60 $10,200
12.Maintain project notebook throughout the construction 20 40 32 92 $12,824
period and fumish to the City.
13.Prepare documentation for final payment to the 40 10 4 54 $8,828
Contractor.
14.Provide inspection and final punch list and 20 20 40 $6,800
documentation for final project acceptance.
15.Maintain As-built drawings throughout the construction 16 16 $2,720
period.
16.Assemble and deliver all project records to the City at 8 8 $1,360 $250 Gen.Reproduction
the end of the project
Subtotals 490 150 40 0 68 0 748 $118,576 $250 $118,826
RPV-Res 2011-12 Fee.xls MERIT CIVIL ENGINEERING,INC. Page 1 of 2
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Exhibit"A"
City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Construction Management and Inspection Residential Rehabilitation Phase I-FY 2011-12
Fee Breakdown .
Project Estimate
November 1,2012
Classification Constr. Inspect Constr. CADD 2-Man
Manager Manager Inspector Draftsman Clerical Crew Total Baling Rate Outside
Hourly Baling Rate I $170 I $170 I $105 I $108 I $82 I $245 I Hours Summary Costs Comments
Post Construction Phase-Construction Management
1. Prepare As-built documentation 16 4 20 $3,048
2. Coordinate any warranty information 4 4 $680
3. Process final payment,retention release and 4 4 8 $1,008 $100 Gen.Reproduction
documentation for project close out.
Subtotals 24 0 0 0 8 0 32 $4,736 $100 $4,836
Construction Phase-Construction Observation
1. Conduct field investigation of the project area to become 40 40 $4,200
familiar with the existing facilities and project environment
2. Compile a photo log of existing improvements. 40 40 $4,200
3. Provide tun time inspection observation of an construction
activities to monitor material and methods to ensure 480 480 $50,400
compliance with the plans and specifications.
4. Prepare daily inspection and observation reports. 40 40 $4,200
5. Maintain communication with the Construction Manager 40 40 $4,200 $194 Gen.Reproduction
with all issues
Subtotals 0 0 640 0 0 0 640 $67,200 $194 $67,394
Hours 514 150 680 0 76 0 1,420 ESTIMATED FEE
TOTALS Cost $87,380 $25,500 $71,400 $0 $6,232 $0 $190,512 $544 $191,056.00
Notes
1. Fee estimate is based on 80 working day construction period.
2. Material testing and construction surveys are excluded from the estimate.
3. The portion of the estimate related to the reconstruction of Via Victoria is$6,500
4. The portion of the estimate related to the reconstruction of Woodfem Drive is$5,500
RPV-Res 2011-12 Fee.xls MERIT CIVIL ENGINEERING,INC. Page 2 of 2
Exhibit"A"
MERIT CIVIL ENGINEERING, INC.
STANDARD SCHEDULE OF HOURLY RATES
(Effective June 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013)
Classification Hourly Fee Rate
ENGINEERING
Principal Engineer 170.00
Project Manager 170.00
Project Engineer(CADD) 148.00
Design Engineer(CADD) 130.00
Drafter(CADD) 108.00
Technical Aid 90.00
SURVEYING/RIGHT OF WAY ENGINEERING
Survey Analyst 155.00
Two-man Field Crew 245.00
REAL PROPERTY SERVICES
Licensed Surveyor 170.00
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Construction Administrator 170.00
Sr. Construction Inspector 105.00
Assistant Inspector 95.00
OTHER SERVICES
Clerical 82.00
Miscellaneous supplies, local travel and other indirect project expenses are included in the
above hourly rates.
The above schedule is for straight time. Overtime will be charged at 1.25 times the
standard hourly rates. Sunday and holidays will be charged at 1.70 times the standard
hourly rates.