CC SR 20250617 H - Stormwater Quality Consulting PSA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 06/17/2025
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Calendar
AGENDA TITLE:
Consideration to award a Professional Services Agreement to John L. Hunter &
Associates, Inc., for stormwater quality consulting services
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1) Award a Professional Services Agreement to John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc.,
for stormwater quality consulting and related services, in a not-to-exceed amount of
$627,280 plus a 15% contingency for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2028,
with an optional three-year extension; and,
2) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract, in a form approved by
the City Attorney.
FISCAL IMPACT: The contract amount will not exceed $215,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-
26, which is included in the Draft Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating
Budget of $221,000 for stormwater quality consulting services,
subject to adoption this evening under a separate agenda item . The
contract total over three years will not exceed $627,280 plus 15%
contingency, subject to City Council budget approval in future years.
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Amount Budgeted: $221,000
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): 101-400-3120-5101 - $55,500
(General Fund – Professional / Tech)
343-400-3130-5101 - $165,500
(Measure W – Stormwater /Professional) VR
ORIGINATED BY: Vanessa Hevener, Project Manager
REVIEWED BY: Deanna Fraley, Principal Engineer/City Engineer
Ramzi Awwad, Director of Public Works
APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. Professional Services Agreement with John L. Hunter & Associates, Inc.
(page A-1)
B. Stormwater Quality Consulting Services RFP (page B-1)
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C. John L. Hunter Associates Proposal (page C-1)
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) regulates the
discharge of pollutants into watersheds through the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer
System (MS4) Permit, which was adopted by the Regional Board on July 23, 2021 and
became effective on September 11, 2021.
An MS4 is a system of storm drains, streets, catch basins, and other similar infrastructure
that collects and conveys stormwater, separately from sanitary sewer, into the receiving
waters of the Los Angeles County region. That stormwater may carry pollutants such as
trash, bacteria, and chemicals that may degrade water quality if not properly managed by
the agency that owns or operates the MS4.
The MS4 Permit requires owners and operators such as the City to regulate stormwater
and non-stormwater discharges from their jurisdiction through implementation of a
Watershed Management Program (WMP) and complying with rigorous water quality
limits, or face penalties. These requirements include watershed-based pollutant
monitoring, illicit discharge prevention, treatment of stormwater to reduce pollutants,
record keeping, and reporting. The City works in partnership with other agencies on the
Peninsula to achieve these requirements.
As a department in a contract city, Public Works relies on the use of consultants to assist
with the management and administration of the stormwater quality program and
compliance with the MS4 permit. The current contract for stormwater quality consulting
services expires on June 30, 2025.
On March 11, 2025, Staff advertised a request for proposals (RFP) for stormwater quality
consulting services through the PlanetBids online solicitation portal . The scope of
services included the following (Attachment B):
• Preparing and submitting regulatory compliance reports;
• Representing the City at various meetings;
• Compiling and maintaining regulatory compliance records;
• Conducting the Clean Bay Restaurants program inspections, enforcement
activities, and reporting;
• Conducting inspections of construction sites for compliance with stormwater
pollution prevention regulations;
• Administering stormwater pollutant monitoring programs;
• Researching needed projects to comply with stormwater pollution reduction
targets;
• Conducting feasibility analyses and developing concepts for stormwater pollution
reduction potential projects;
• Providing training services;
• Managing special grant funding; and
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• Providing general consultation for stormwater quality-related items.
Proposals were received from two firms by the RFP deadline of April 18, 2025. An
evaluation panel of three Staff members ranked the proposals based on the scoring
criteria specified in the RFP as follows:
The evaluation panel concluded that the proposal from John L. Hunter & Associates, Inc.
received the highest score of the two proposals (Attachment C). Staff then negotiated
rates for services, which are to be performed on a time-and-materials basis, with general
budgets established and an overall not-to-exceed limit.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends awarding a professional services agreement to John L. Hunter &
Associates, Inc. for stormwater quality consulting services in the amount not to exceed
$221,000 for the first year, and a total authorization of up to of $627,280 plus a 15%
contingency, for three-year term, expiring on June 30, 2028, with an optional three-year
extension. Services for future years are subject to City Council approval.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative actions are available for
the City Council’s consideration:
1. Do not award a Professional Services Agreement to John L. Hunter & Associates,
Inc. and direct Staff to re-solicit the proposed services.
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2. Take other action, as deemed appropriate.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
By and Between
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
and
JOHN L. HUNTER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AND
JOHN L. HUNTER & ASSOCIATES, INC
THIS AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (“Agreement”) is made and
entered into on June 17, 2025, by and between the CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, a
California municipal corporation (“City”) and JOHN L. HUNTER & ASSOCIATES, INC., a
California corporation (“Consultant”). City and Consultant may be referred to, individually or
collectively, as “Party” or “Parties.”
RECITALS
A. City has sought, by issuance of a Request for Proposals, the performance of the
services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement.
B. Consultant, following submission of a proposal for the performance of the
services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement, was selected by the
City to perform those services.
C. Pursuant to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, City has authority
to enter into and execute this Agreement.
D. The Parties desire to formalize the selection of Consultant for performance of
those services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement and desire that
the terms of that performance be as particularly defined and described herein.
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants made by
the Parties and contained herein and other consideration, the value and adequacy of which are
hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1. SERVICES OF CONSULTANT
1.1 Scope of Services.
In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Consultant shall
provide those services specified in the “Scope of Services”, as stated in the Proposal, attached
hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference, which may be referred to herein
as the “services” or “work” hereunder. As a material inducement to the City entering into this
Agreement, Consultant represents and warrants that it has the qualifications, experience, and
facilities necessary to properly perform the services required under this Agreement in a thorough,
competent, and professional manner, and is experienced in performing the work and services
contemplated herein. Consultant shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of its
ability, experience and talent, perform all services described herein. Consultant covenants that it
shall follow the highest professional standards in performing the work and services required
hereunder and that all materials will be both of good quality as well as fit for the purpose
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intended. For purposes of this Agreement, the phrase “highest professional standards” shall mean
those standards of practice recognized by one or more first-class firms performing similar work
under similar circumstances.
1.2 Consultant’s Proposal.
The Scope of Service shall include the Consultant’s Proposal which shall be incorporated
herein by this reference as though fully set forth herein. In the event of any inconsistency
between the terms of such Proposal and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall
govern.
1.3 Compliance with Law.
Consultant shall keep itself informed concerning, and shall render all services hereunder
in accordance with, all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and regulations of the City and
any Federal, State or local governmental entity having jurisdiction in effect at the time service is
rendered.
1.4 California Labor Law.
If the Scope of Services includes any “public work” or “maintenance work,” as those
terms are defined in California Labor Code section 1720 et seq. and California Code of
Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000 et seq., and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more,
Consultant shall pay prevailing wages for such work and comply with the requirements in
California Labor Code section 1770 et seq. and 1810 et seq., and all other applicable laws,
including the following requirements:
(a) Public Work. The Parties acknowledge that some or all of the work to be
performed under this Agreement is a “public work” as defined in Labor Code Section 1720 and
that this Agreement is therefore subject to the requirements of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1
(commencing with Section 1720) of the California Labor Code relating to public works contracts
and the rules and regulations established by the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”)
implementing such statutes. The work performed under this Agreement is subject to compliance
monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. Consultant shall post job site notices, as prescribed by
regulation.
(b) Prevailing Wages. Consultant shall pay prevailing wages to the extent
required by Labor Code Section 1771. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1773.2, copies of the
prevailing rate of per diem wages are on file at City Hall and will be made available to any
interested party on request. By initiating any work under this Agreement, Consultant
acknowledges receipt of a copy of the DIR determination of the prevailing rate of per diem
wages, and Consultant shall post a copy of the same at each job site where work is performed
under this Agreement.
(c) Penalty for Failure to Pay Prevailing Wages. Consultant shall comply with
and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1774 and 1775 concerning the payment
of prevailing rates of wages to workers and the penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages. The
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Consultant shall, as a penalty to the City, forfeit $200 (two hundred dollars) for each calendar
day, or portion thereof, for each worker paid less than the prevailing rates as determined by the
DIR for the work or craft in which the worker is employed for any public work done pursuant to
this Agreement by Consultant or by any subcontractor.
(d) Payroll Records. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the
provisions of Labor Code Section 1776, which requires Consultant and each subconsultant to:
keep accurate payroll records and verify such records in writing under penalty of perjury, as
specified in Section 1776; certify and make such payroll records available for inspection as
provided by Section 1776; and inform the City of the location of the records.
(e) Apprentices. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by the provisions
of Labor Code Sections 1777.5, 1777.6, and 1777.7 and California Code of Regulations Title 8,
Section 200 et seq. concerning the employment of apprentices on public works projects.
Consultant shall be responsible for compliance with these aforementioned Sections for all
apprenticeable occupations. Prior to commencing work under this Agreement, Consultant shall
provide City with a copy of the information submitted to any applicable apprenticeship program.
Within 60 (sixty) days after concluding work pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant and each of
its subconsultants shall submit to the City a verified statement of the journeyman and apprentice
hours performed under this Agreement.
(f) Eight-Hour Work Day. Consultant acknowledges that 8 (eight) hours labor
constitutes a legal day's work. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by Labor Code
Section 1810.
(g) Penalties for Excess Hours. Consultant shall comply with and be bound by
the provisions of Labor Code Section 1813 concerning penalties for workers who work excess
hours. The Consultant shall, as a penalty to the City, forfeit $25 (twenty five dollars for each
worker employed in the performance of this Agreement by the Consultant or by any
subcontractor for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work
more than 8 (eight) hours in any one calendar day and 40 (forty) hours in any one calendar week
in violation of the provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 3 of the Labor Code.
Pursuant to Labor Code section 1815, work performed by employees of Consultant in excess of 8
(eight) hours per day, and 40 (forty) hours during any one week shall be permitted upon public
work upon compensation for all hours worked in excess of 8 hours per day at not less than one
and 1½ (one and one half) times the basic rate of pay.
(h) Workers’ Compensation. California Labor Code Sections 1860 and 3700
provide that every employer will be required to secure the payment of compensation to its
employees if it has employees. In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code
Section 1861, Consultant certifies as follows:
“I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require
every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to
undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will
comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of
this contract.”
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(i) Consultant's Responsibility for Subcontractors. For every subcontractor
who will perfonn work under this Agreement, Consultant shall be responsible for such
subcontractor's compliance with Division 2, Part 7, Chapter I ( commencing with Section 1720)
of the California Labor Code, and shall make such compliance a requirement in any contract
with any subcontractor for work under this Agreement. Consultant shall be required to take all
actions necessary to enforce such contractual provisions and ensure subcontractor's compliance,
including without limitation, conducting a review of the certified payroll records of the
subcontractor on a periodic basis or upon becoming aware of the failure of the subcontractor to
_pay his or her workers the specified prevailing rate of wages. Consultant shall diligently take
corrective action to halt or rectify .any such failure by ~y subcontractor.
1.S Licenses, Permits, Fees and Assessments.
Consultant shall obtain at its sole cost and expense such licenses, permits and approvals
as may be required by law for the perfonnance of the services required by this Agreement.
Consultant shall have the sole obligation to pay for any fees, assessments and taxes, plus
applicable penalties and interest, which may be imposed by law and arise from or are necessary
for the Consultant's perfonnance of the services required by this Agreement, and shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its officers, employees or agents of City, against any
such fees, assessments, taxes, penalties or interest levied, assessed or imposed against City
hereunder.
1.6 Familiarity with Work.
By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that Consultant (i) has thoroughly
investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed, (ii) has carefully considered
how the services should be performed, and (iii) fully understands the facilities, difficulties and
restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement. If the services involve
work upon any site, Consultant warrants that Consultant has or will investigate the site and is or
will be fully acquainted with the conditions there existing, prior to commencement of services
hereunder. Should the Consultant discover any latent or unknown conditions, which will
materially affect the perfonnance of the services hereunder, Consultant shall immediately inform
the City of such fact and shall not proceed except at Consultant's risk until written instructions
are received from the Contract Officer in the form of a Change Order.
1.7 CareofWork.
The Consultant shall adopt reasonable methods during the life of the Agreement to
furnish continuous protection to the work, and the equipment, materials, papers, documents,
plans, studies and/or other components thereof to prevent losses or damages, and shall be
responsible for all such damages, to persons or property, until acceptance of the work by City,
except such losses or damages as may be caused by City's own negligence.
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1.8 Further Responsibilities of Parties.
Both parties agree to use reasonable care and diligence to perform their respective
obligations under this Agreement. Both parties agree to act in good faith to execute all
instruments, prepare all documents and take all actions as may be reasonably necessary to carry
out the purposes of this Agreement. Unless hereafter specified, neither party shall be responsible
for the service of the other.
1.9 Additional Services.
City shall have the right at any time during the performance of the services, without
invalidating this Agreement, to order extra work beyond that specified in the Scope of Services
or make changes by altering, adding to or deducting from said work. No such extra work may be
undertaken unless a written Change Order is first given by the Contract Officer to the Consultant,
incorporating therein any adjustment in (i) the Contract Sum for the actual costs of the extra
work, and/or (ii) the time to perform this Agreement, which said adjustments are subject to the
written approval of the Consultant. Any increase in compensation of up to 15% (fifteen percent)
of the Contract Sum; or, in the time to perform of up to 90 (ninety) days, may be approved by the
Contract Officer through a written Change Order. Any greater increases, taken either separately
or cumulatively, must be approved by the City Council. It is expressly understood by Consultant
that the provisions of this Section shall not apply to services specifically set forth in the Scope of
Services. Consultant hereby acknowledges that it accepts the risk that the services to be provided
pursuant to the Scope of Services may be more costly or time consuming than Consultant
anticipates and that Consultant shall not be entitled to additional compensation therefor. City
may in its sole and absolute discretion have similar work done by other Consultants. No claims
for an increase in the Contract Sum or time for performance shall be valid unless the procedures
established in this Section are followed.
If in the performance of the contract scope, the Consultant becomes aware of material defects in
the scope, duration or span of the contract or the Consultant becomes aware of extenuating
circumstance that will or could prevent the completion of the contract, on time or on budget, the
Consultant shall inform the Contracting Officer of an anticipated Change Order. This proposed
change order will stipulate, the facts surrounding the issue, proposed solutions, proposed costs
and proposed schedule impacts.
1.10 Special Requirements.
Additional terms and conditions of this Agreement, if any, which are made a part hereof
are set forth in the “Special Requirements” attached hereto as Exhibit “B” and incorporated
herein by this reference. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of Exhibit “B” and any
other provisions of this Agreement, the provisions of Exhibit “B” shall govern.
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ARTICLE 2. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT.
2.1 Contract Sum.
Subject to any limitations set forth in this Agreement, City agrees to pay Consultant the
amounts specified in the “Schedule of Compensation” attached hereto as Exhibit “C” and
incorporated herein by this reference. The total compensation shall not exceed $627,280 (Six
Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Dollars) (the “Contract Sum”),
unless additional compensation is approved pursuant to Section 1.9.
2.2 Method of Compensation.
(a) The method of compensation may include: (i) a lump sum payment upon
completion; (ii) payment in accordance with specified tasks or the percentage of completion of
the services; (iii) payment for time and materials based upon the Consultant’s rates as specified
in the Schedule of Compensation, provided that (a) time estimates are provided for the
performance of sub tasks, and (b) the Contract Sum is not exceeded; or (iv) such other methods
as may be specified in the Schedule of Compensation.
(b) A retention of 10% shall be held from each payment as a contract retention to be
paid as part of the final payment upon satisfactory and timely completion of services. This
retention shall not apply for on-call agreements for continuous services or for agreements for
scheduled routine maintenance of City property or City facilities.
2.3 Reimbursable Expenses.
Compensation may include reimbursement for actual and necessary expenditures for
reproduction costs, telephone expenses, and travel expenses approved by the Contract Officer in
advance, or actual subcontractor expenses of an approved subcontractor pursuant to Section 4.5,
and only if specified in the Schedule of Compensation. The Contract Sum shall include the
attendance of Consultant at all project meetings reasonably deemed necessary by the City.
Coordination of the performance of the work with City is a critical component of the services. If
Consultant is required to attend additional meetings to facilitate such coordination, Consultant
shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for attending said meetings.
2.4 Invoices.
Each month Consultant shall furnish to City an original invoice, using the City template,
or in a format acceptable to the City, for all work performed and expenses incurred during the
preceding month in a form approved by City’s Director of Finance. By submitting an invoice for
payment under this Agreement, Consultant is certifying compliance with all provisions of the
Agreement. The invoice shall detail charges for all necessary and actual expenses by the
following categories: labor (by sub-category), travel, materials, equipment, supplies, and sub-
contractor contracts. Sub-contractor charges shall also be detailed by such categories. Consultant
shall not invoice City for any duplicate services performed by more than one person.
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City shall independently review each invoice submitted by the Consultant to determine
whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance with the provisions of this
Agreement. Except as to any charges for work performed or expenses incurred by Consultant
which are disputed by City, or as provided in Section 7.3, City will use its best efforts to cause
Consultant to be paid within 45 (forty-five) days of receipt of Consultant’s correct and
undisputed invoice; however, Consultant acknowledges and agrees that due to City warrant run
procedures, the City cannot guarantee that payment will occur within this time period. In the
event any charges or expenses are disputed by City, the original invoice shall be returned by City
to Consultant for correction and resubmission. Review and payment by City for any invoice
provided by the Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any rights or remedies provided
herein or any applicable law.
2.5 Waiver.
Payment to Consultant for work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall not be
deemed to waive any defects in work performed by Consultant.
ARTICLE 3. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
3.1 Time of Essence.
Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
3.2 Schedule of Performance.
Consultant shall commence the services pursuant to this Agreement upon receipt of a
written notice to proceed and shall perform all services within the time period(s) established in
the “Schedule of Performance” attached hereto as Exhibit “D” and incorporated herein by this
reference. When requested by the Consultant, extensions to the time period(s) specified in the
Schedule of Performance may be approved in writing by the Contract Officer through a Change
Order, but not exceeding 60 (sixty) days cumulatively.
3.3 Force Majeure.
The time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance for performance of the
services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be extended because of any delays due to
unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Consultant,
including, but not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, unusually severe weather,
fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes,
wars, litigation, and/or acts of any governmental agency, including the City, if the Consultant
shall within 10 (ten) days of the commencement of such delay notify the Contract Officer in
writing of the causes of the delay. The Contract Officer shall ascertain the facts and the extent of
delay, and extend the time for performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when
and if in the judgment of the Contract Officer such delay is justified. The Contract Officer’s
determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. In no event shall
Consultant be entitled to recover damages against the City for any delay in the performance of
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this Agreement, however caused, Consultant’s sole remedy being extension of the Agreement
pursuant to this Section.
3.4 Term.
Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Article 7 of this Agreement, this Agreement
shall continue in full force and effect until completion of the services but not exceeding June 30,
2028, except as otherwise provided in the Schedule of Performance (Exhibit “D”). The City
may, in its sole discretion, extend the Term by an additional three years.
ARTICLE 4. COORDINATION OF WORK
4.1 Representatives and Personnel of Consultant.
The following principals of Consultant (“Principals”) are hereby designated as being the
principals and representatives of Consultant authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the
work specified herein and make all decisions in connection therewith:
John L. Hunter Principal in Charge
(Name) (Title)
Michelle Staffield Project Manager
(Name) (Title)
It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of the
foregoing principals were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement.
Therefore, the foregoing principals shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for
directing all activities of Consultant and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the
services hereunder. All personnel of Consultant, and any authorized agents, shall at all times be
under the exclusive direction and control of the Principals. For purposes of this Agreement, the
foregoing Principals may not be replaced nor may their responsibilities be substantially reduced
by Consultant without the express written approval of City. Additionally, Consultant shall utilize
only the personnel included in the Proposal to perform services pursuant to this Agreement.
Consultant shall make every reasonable effort to maintain the stability and continuity of
Consultant’s staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the services required under this
Agreement. Consultant shall notify City of any changes in Consultant’s staff and subcontractors,
if any, assigned to perform the services required under this Agreement, prior to and during any
such performance. City shall have the right to approve or reject any proposed replacement
personnel, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
4.2 Status of Consultant.
Consultant shall have no authority to bind City in any manner, or to incur any obligation,
debt or liability of any kind on behalf of or against City, whether by contract or otherwise, unless
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such authority is expressly conferred under this Agreement or is otherwise expressly conferred in
writing by City. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that Consultant or
any of Consultant’s officers, employees, or agents are in any manner officials, officers,
employees or agents of City. Neither Consultant, nor any of Consultant’s officers, employees or
agents, shall obtain any rights to retirement, health care or any other benefits which may
otherwise accrue to City’s employees. Consultant expressly waives any claim Consultant may
have to any such rights.
4.3 Contract Officer.
The Contract Officer shall be Vanessa Hevener, Project Manager, or such person as may
be designated by the Director of Public Works. It shall be the Consultant’s responsibility to
assure that the Contract Officer is kept informed of the progress of the performance of the
services and the Consultant shall refer any decisions which must be made by City to the Contract
Officer. Unless otherwise specified herein, any approval of City required hereunder shall mean
the approval of the Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall have authority, if specified in
writing by the City Manager, to sign all documents on behalf of the City required hereunder to
carry out the terms of this Agreement.
4.4 Independent Consultant.
Neither the City nor any of its employees shall have any control over the manner, mode
or means by which Consultant, its agents or employees, perform the services required herein,
except as otherwise set forth herein. City shall have no voice in the selection, discharge,
supervision or control of Consultant’s employees, servants, representatives or agents, or in fixing
their number, compensation or hours of service. Consultant shall perform all services required
herein as an independent contractor of City and shall remain at all times as to City a wholly
independent contractor with only such obligations as are consistent with that role. Consultant
shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are
agents or employees of City. City shall not in any way or for any purpose become or be deemed
to be a partner of Consultant in its business or otherwise or a joint venturer or a member of any
joint enterprise with Consultant.
4.5 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment.
The experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of Consultant, its principals and
employees were a substantial inducement for the City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore,
Consultant shall not contract with any other entity to perform in whole or in part the services
required hereunder without the express written approval of the City; all subcontractors included
in the Proposal are deemed approved. In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest herein
may be transferred, assigned, conveyed, hypothecated or encumbered voluntarily or by operation
of law, whether for the benefit of creditors or otherwise, without the prior written approval of
City. Transfers restricted hereunder shall include the transfer to any person or group of persons
acting in concert of more 25% (twenty five percent) of the present ownership and/or control of
Consultant, taking all transfers into account on a cumulative basis. In the event of any such
unapproved transfer, including any bankruptcy proceeding, this Agreement shall be void. No
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approved transfer shall release the Consultant or any surety of Consultant of any liability
hereunder without the express consent of City.
ARTICLE 5. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
5.1 Insurance Coverages.
Without limiting Consultant’s indemnification of City, and prior to commencement of
any services under this Agreement, Consultant shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own
expense during the term of this Agreement, policies of insurance of the type and amounts
described below and in a form satisfactory to City.
(a) General liability insurance. Consultant shall maintain commercial general
liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01,
in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, for bodily
injury, personal injury, and property damage. The policy must include contractual liability that
has not been amended. Any endorsement restricting standard ISO “insured contract” language
will not be accepted.
(b) Automobile liability insurance. Consultant shall maintain automobile
insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering bodily injury
and property damage for all activities of the Consultant arising out of or in connection with
Services to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non-
owned or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for each
accident.
(c) Professional liability (errors & omissions) insurance. Consultant shall
maintain professional liability insurance that covers the Services to be performed in connection
with this Agreement, in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate. Any
policy inception date, continuity date, or retroactive date must be before the effective date of this
Agreement and Consultant agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period no less than
three (3) years after completion of the services required by this Agreement.
(d) Workers’ compensation insurance. Consultant shall maintain Workers’
Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer’s Liability Insurance (with limits of at
least $1,000,000).
(e) Subcontractors. Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds
under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and certified endorsements for each
subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall include all of the requirements stated
herein.
(f) Additional Insurance. Policies of such other insurance, as may be required
in the Special Requirements in Exhibit “B”.
5.2 General Insurance Requirements.
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(a) Proof of insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance to
City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a waiver of subrogation
endorsement for workers’ compensation. Insurance certificates and endorsements must be
approved by City’s Risk Manager prior to commencement of performance. Current certification
of insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this Agreement. City
reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any
time.
(b) Duration of coverage. Consultant shall procure and maintain for the
duration of this Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to
property, which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Services hereunder
by Consultant, its agents, representatives, employees or subconsultants.
(c) Primary/noncontributing. Coverage provided by Consultant shall be
primary and any insurance or self-insurance procured or maintained by City shall not be required
to contribute with it. The limits of insurance required herein may be satisfied by a combination
of primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess insurance shall contain or
be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and non-
contributory basis for the benefit of City before the City’s own insurance or self-insurance shall
be called upon to protect it as a named insured.
(d) City’s rights of enforcement. In the event any policy of insurance required
under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced,
City has the right but not the duty to obtain and continuously maintain the insurance it deems
necessary and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant or City will
withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments. In the alternative, City
may cancel this Agreement.
(e) Acceptable insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance
company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance
or that is on the List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers in the State of California, with an
assigned policyholders’ Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VI (or larger)
in accordance with the latest edition of Best’s Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise approved by
the City’s Risk Manager.
(f) Waiver of subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained or procured
pursuant to this agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against City, its elected or
appointed officers, agents, officials, employees and volunteers or shall specifically allow
Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to
waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery
against City, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of
its subconsultants.
(g) Enforcement of contract provisions (non-estoppel). Consultant
acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform
Consultant of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligations on the
City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
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(h) Requirements not limiting. Requirements of specific coverage features or
limits contained in this section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits or other
requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Specific
reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given
issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of other
coverage, or a waiver of any type. If the Consultant maintains higher limits than the minimums
shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained
by the Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits
of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
(i) Notice of cancellation. Consultant agrees to oblige its insurance agent or
broker and insurers to provide to City with a 30 (thirty) day notice of cancellation (except for
nonpayment for which a 10 (ten) day notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for each
required coverage.
(j) Additional insured status. General liability policies shall provide or be
endorsed to provide that City and its officers, officials, employees, and agents, and volunteers
shall be additional insureds under such policies. This provision shall also apply to any
excess/umbrella liability policies.
(k) Prohibition of undisclosed coverage limitations. None of the coverages
required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any limiting
endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to City and approved of in writing.
(l) Separation of insureds. A severability of interests provision must apply for
all additional insureds ensuring that Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured
against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s limits of
liability. The policy(ies) shall not contain any cross-liability exclusions.
(m) Pass through clause. Consultant agrees to ensure that its subconsultants,
subcontractors, and any other party involved with the project who is brought onto or involved in
the project by Consultant, provide the same minimum insurance coverage and endorsements
required of Consultant. Consultant agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes
all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements
of this section. Consultant agrees that upon request, all agreements with consultants,
subcontractors, and others engaged in the project will be submitted to City for review.
(n) Agency’s right to revise specifications. The City reserves the right at any
time during the term of the contract to change the amounts and types of insurance required by
giving the Consultant 90 (ninety) days advance written notice of such change. If such change
results in substantial additional cost to the Consultant, the City and Consultant may renegotiate
Consultant’s compensation.
(o) Self-insured retentions. Any self-insured retentions must be declared to
and approved by City. City reserves the right to require that self-insured retentions be eliminated,
lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self-insurance will not be considered to comply with these
specifications unless approved by City.
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(p) Timely notice of claims. Consultant shall give City prompt and timely
notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Consultant’s performance
under this Agreement, and that involve or may involve coverage under any of the required
liability policies.
(q) Additional insurance. Consultant shall also procure and maintain, at its
own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment may be
necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the work.
5.3 Indemnification.
To the full extent permitted by law, Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold
harmless the City, its officers, employees and agents (“Indemnified Parties”) against, and will
hold and save them and each of them harmless from, any and all actions, either judicial,
administrative, arbitration or regulatory claims, damages to persons or property, losses, costs,
penalties, obligations, errors, omissions or liabilities whether actual or threatened (herein “claims
or liabilities”) that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm or entity arising out of or in
connection with the negligent performance of the work, operations or activities provided herein
of Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, or invitees, or any individual or
entity for which Consultant is legally liable (“indemnitors”), or arising from Consultant’s or
indemnitors’ reckless or willful misconduct, or arising from Consultant’s or indemnitors’
negligent performance of or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or condition of this
Agreement, and in connection therewith:
(a) Consultant will defend any action or actions filed in connection with any
of said claims or liabilities and will pay all costs and expenses, including legal costs and
attorneys’ fees incurred in connection therewith;
(b) Consultant will promptly pay any judgment rendered against the City, its
officers, agents or employees for any such claims or liabilities arising out of or in connection
with the negligent performance of or failure to perform such work, operations or activities of
Consultant hereunder; and Consultant agrees to save and hold the City, its officers, agents, and
employees harmless therefrom;
(c) In the event the City, its officers, agents or employees is made a party to
any action or proceeding filed or prosecuted against Consultant for such damages or other claims
arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to perform the work,
operation or activities of Consultant hereunder, Consultant agrees to pay to the City, its officers,
agents or employees, any and all costs and expenses incurred by the City, its officers, agents or
employees in such action or proceeding, including but not limited to, legal costs and attorneys’
fees.
Consultant shall incorporate similar indemnity agreements with its subcontractors and if
it fails to do so Consultant shall be fully responsible to indemnify City hereunder therefore, and
failure of City to monitor compliance with these provisions shall not be a waiver hereof. This
indemnification includes claims or liabilities arising from any negligent or wrongful act, error or
omission, or reckless or willful misconduct of Consultant in the performance of professional
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services hereunder. The provisions of this Section do not apply to claims or liabilities occurring
as a result of City’s sole negligence or willful acts or omissions, but, to the fullest extent
permitted by law, shall apply to claims and liabilities resulting in part from City’s negligence,
except that design professionals’ indemnity hereunder shall be limited to claims and liabilities
arising out of the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of the design professional. The
indemnity obligation shall be binding on successors and assigns of Consultant and shall survive
termination of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 6. RECORDS, REPORTS, AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION
6.1 Records.
Consultant shall keep, and require subcontractors to keep, such ledgers, books of
accounts, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, reports, studies or other documents relating to the
disbursements charged to City and services performed hereunder (the “books and records”), as
shall be necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the Contract
Officer to evaluate the performance of such services. Any and all such documents shall be
maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be complete
and detailed. The Contract Officer shall have full and free access to such books and records at all
times during normal business hours of City, including the right to inspect, copy, audit and make
records and transcripts from such records. Such records shall be maintained for a period of three
(3) years following completion of the services hereunder, and the City shall have access to such
records in the event any audit is required. In the event of dissolution of Consultant’s business,
custody of the books and records may be given to City, and access shall be provided by
Consultant’s successor in interest. Notwithstanding the above, the Consultant shall fully
cooperate with the City in providing access to the books and records if a public records request is
made and disclosure is required by law including but not limited to the California Public Records
Act.
6.2 Reports.
Consultant shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Officer such reports
concerning the performance of the services required by this Agreement as the Contract Officer
shall require. Consultant hereby acknowledges that the City is greatly concerned about the cost
of work and services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement. For this reason, Consultant
agrees that if Consultant becomes aware of any facts, circumstances, techniques, or events that
may or will materially increase or decrease the cost of the work or services contemplated herein
or, if Consultant is providing design services, the cost of the project being designed, Consultant
shall promptly notify the Contract Officer of said fact, circumstance, technique or event and the
estimated increased or decreased cost related thereto and, if Consultant is providing design
services, the estimated increased or decreased cost estimate for the project being designed.
6.3 Ownership of Documents.
All drawings, specifications, maps, designs, photographs, studies, surveys, data, notes,
computer files, reports, records, documents and other materials (the “documents and materials”)
prepared by Consultant, its employees, subcontractors and agents in the performance of this
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Agreement shall be the property of City and shall be delivered to City upon request of the
Contract Officer or upon the termination of this Agreement, and Consultant shall have no claim
for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by City of its full
rights of ownership use, reuse, or assignment of the documents and materials hereunder. Any
use, reuse or assignment of such completed documents for other projects and/or use of
uncompleted documents without specific written authorization by the Consultant will be at the
City’s sole risk and without liability to Consultant, and Consultant’s guarantee and warranties
shall not extend to such use, reuse or assignment. Consultant may retain copies of such
documents for its own use. Consultant shall have the right to use the concepts embodied therein.
All subcontractors shall provide for assignment to City of any documents or materials prepared
by them, and in the event Consultant fails to secure such assignment, Consultant shall indemnify
City for all damages resulting therefrom. Moreover, Consultant with respect to any documents
and materials that may qualify as “works made for hire” as defined in 17 U.S.C. § 101, such
documents and materials are hereby deemed “works made for hire” for the City.
6.4 Confidentiality and Release of Information.
(a) All information gained or work product produced by Consultant in
performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential, unless such information is in the
public domain or already known to Consultant. Consultant shall not release or disclose any such
information or work product to persons or entities other than City without prior written
authorization from the Contract Officer.
(b) Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, shall not,
without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer or unless requested by the City
Attorney, voluntarily provide documents, declarations, letters of support, testimony at
depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed
under this Agreement. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered “voluntary”
provided Consultant gives City notice of such court order or subpoena.
(c) If Consultant, or any officer, employee, agent or subcontractor of
Consultant, provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then City
shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Consultant for any damages, costs and
fees, including attorney’s fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Consultant’s conduct.
(d) Consultant shall promptly notify City should Consultant, its officers,
employees, agents or subcontractors be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice
of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery
request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work
performed there under. City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Consultant or be
present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully
with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests
provided by Consultant. However, this right to review any such response does not imply or mean
the right by City to control, direct, or rewrite said response.
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ARTICLE 7. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT AND TERMINATION
7.1 California Law.
This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed both as to validity and to
performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Legal actions
concerning any dispute, claim or matter arising out of or in relation to this Agreement shall be
instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, or any other
appropriate court in such county, and Consultant covenants and agrees to submit to the personal
jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District
Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Central District of California, in the County of Los
Angeles, State of California.
7.2 Disputes; Default.
In the event that Consultant is in default under the terms of this Agreement, the City shall
not have any obligation or duty to continue compensating Consultant for any work performed
after the date of default. Instead, the City may give notice to Consultant of the default and the
reasons for the default. The notice shall include the timeframe in which Consultant may cure the
default. This timeframe is 15 (fifteen) days, but may be extended, though not reduced, if
circumstances warrant. During the period of time that Consultant is in default, the City shall hold
all invoices and shall, when the default is cured, proceed with payment on the invoices. In the
alternative, the City may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay some or all of the outstanding
invoices during the period of default. If Consultant does not cure the default, the City may take
necessary steps to terminate this Agreement under this Article. Any failure on the part of the City
to give notice of the Consultant’s default shall not be deemed to result in a waiver of the City’s
legal rights or any rights arising out of any provision of this Agreement.
7.3 Retention of Funds.
Consultant hereby authorizes City to deduct from any amount payable to Consultant
(whether or not arising out of this Agreement) (i) any amounts the payment of which may be in
dispute hereunder or which are necessary to compensate City for any losses, costs, liabilities, or
damages suffered by City, and (ii) all amounts for which City may be liable to third parties, by
reason of Consultant’s acts or omissions in performing or failing to perform Consultant’s
obligation under this Agreement. In the event that any claim is made by a third party, the amount
or validity of which is disputed by Consultant, or any indebtedness shall exist which shall appear
to be the basis for a claim of lien, City may withhold from any payment due, without liability for
interest because of such withholding, an amount sufficient to cover such claim. The failure of
City to exercise such right to deduct or to withhold shall not, however, affect the obligations of
the Consultant to insure, indemnify, and protect City as elsewhere provided herein.
7.4 Waiver.
Waiver by any party to this Agreement of any term, condition, or covenant of this
Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, or covenant. Waiver by any
party of any breach of the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other
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provision or a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation of any provision of this Agreement.
Acceptance by City of any work or services by Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any of
the provisions of this Agreement. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by
a non-defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a
waiver. Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of
any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement.
7.5 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative.
Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this
Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and the exercise by either party
of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or
different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the
other party.
7.6 Legal Action.
In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party may take legal action, in law or in
equity, to cure, correct or remedy any default, to recover damages for any default, to compel
specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain declaratory or injunctive relief, or to obtain
any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement. Notwithstanding any contrary
provision herein, Consultant shall file a statutory claim pursuant to Government Code Sections
905 et seq. and 910 et seq., in order to pursue a legal action under this Agreement.
7.7 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term.
This Section shall govern any termination of this Contract except as specifically provided
in the following Section for termination for cause. The City reserves the right to terminate this
Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to Consultant,
except that where termination is due to the fault of the Consultant, the period of notice may be
such shorter time as may be determined by the Contract Officer. Upon receipt of any notice of
termination, Consultant shall immediately cease all services hereunder except such as may be
specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for
all services rendered prior to the effective date of the notice of termination and for any services
authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter in accordance with the Schedule of Compensation
or such as may be approved by the Contract Officer, except as provided in Section 7.3. In the
event of termination without cause pursuant to this Section, the City need not provide the
Consultant with the opportunity to cure pursuant to Section 7.2.
7.8 Termination for Default of Party.
If termination is due to the failure of the other Party to fulfill its obligations under this
Agreement:
(a) City may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 7.2, take over the work
and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise, and the Consultant shall be liable
to the extent that the total cost for completion of the services required hereunder exceeds the
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compensation herein stipulated (provided that the City shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate
such damages), and City may withhold any payments to the Consultant for the purpose of set-off
or partial payment of the amounts owed the City as previously stated.
(b) Consultant may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 7.2, terminate the
Agreement upon written notice to the City‘s Contract Officer. Consultant shall be entitled to
payment for all work performed up to the date of termination.
7.9 Attorneys’ Fees.
If either party to this Agreement is required to initiate or defend or made a party to any
action or proceeding in any way connected with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such
action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief which may be granted, whether legal or
equitable, shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees. Attorney’s fees shall include attorney’s
fees on any appeal, and in addition a party entitled to attorney’s fees shall be entitled to all other
reasonable costs for investigating such action, taking depositions and discovery and all other
necessary costs the court allows which are incurred in such litigation. All such fees shall be
deemed to have accrued on commencement of such action and shall be enforceable whether or
not such action is prosecuted to judgment.
ARTICLE 8. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION
8.1 Non-liability of City Officers and Employees.
No officer or employee of the City shall be personally liable to the Consultant, or any
successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount which
may become due to the Consultant or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the
terms of this Agreement.
8.2 Conflict of Interest.
Consultant covenants that neither it, nor any officer or principal of its firm, has or shall
acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner with the interests
of City or which would in any way hinder Consultant’s performance of services under this
Agreement. Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person
having any such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent or subcontractor
without the express written consent of the Contract Officer. Consultant agrees to at all times
avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of any conflicts of interest with the interests of City
in the performance of this Agreement.
No officer or employee of the City shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in
this Agreement nor shall any such officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the
Agreement which affects her/his financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation,
partnership or association in which (s)he is, directly or indirectly, interested, in violation of any
State statute or regulation. The Consultant warrants that it has not paid or given and will not pay
or give any third party any money or other consideration for obtaining this Agreement.
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8.3 Covenant Against Discrimination.
Consultant covenants that, by and for itself, its heirs, executors, assigns, and all persons
claiming under or through them, that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of,
any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual
orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry or other protected class in the performance of
this Agreement. Consultant shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed
and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, creed,
religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry or other
protected class.
8.4 Unauthorized Aliens.
Consultant hereby promises and agrees to comply with all of the provisions of the Federal
Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1101 et seq., as amended, and in connection
therewith, shall not employ unauthorized aliens as defined therein. Should Consultant so employ
such unauthorized aliens for the performance of work and/or services covered by this
Agreement, and should any liability or sanctions be imposed against City for such use of
unauthorized aliens, Consultant hereby agrees to and shall reimburse City for the cost of all such
liabilities or sanctions imposed, together with any and all costs, including attorneys’ fees,
incurred by City.
ARTICLE 9. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
9.1 Notices.
Any notice, demand, request, document, consent, approval, or communication either
party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall be in writing and
either served personally or sent by prepaid, first-class mail, in the case of the City, to the City
Manager and to the attention of the Contract Officer (with her/his name and City title), City of
Rancho Palos Verdes, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90275 and in
the case of the Consultant, to the person(s) at the address designated on the execution page of
this Agreement. Either party may change its address by notifying the other party of the change of
address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated at the time personally delivered or in
72 (seventy two) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this section.
9.2 Interpretation.
The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the
language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship
of this Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply.
9.3 Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an
original, and such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument.
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9.4 Integration; Amendment.
This Agreement including the attachments hereto is the entire, complete and exclusive
expresmon of the understanding of the parties. It is understood that there are no oral agreements
between the parties hereto affecting this Agreement and this Agreement supersedes and cancels
any and all previous negotiations, auangements, agreements and understandings, if any, between
the parties, and none shall be used to interpret this Agreement No amendment to or modification
of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and approved by the Consultant and by
the City Council. The parties agree that this requirement for written modifications cannot be
waived and that any attempted waiver shall be void.
9.5 Severab.ili!!..
In the event that any one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or
sections contained in this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by a valid
judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall
not affect any of the remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections of this
Agreement which are hereby declared as severable and shall be interpreted to carry out the intent
of the parties hereunder unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity deprives
either party of the basic benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless.
9.6 Warranty & Representation of Non-Collusion.
No official, officer, or employee of City has any financial interest, direct or indirect, in
this Agreement, nor shall any official, officer, or employee of City participate in any decision
relating to this Agreement which may affect his/her financial interest or the :financial interest of
any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or
in violation of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly
interested, or in violation of any State or municipal statute or regulation. The determination of
"financial interest" shall be consistent with State law and shall not include interests found to be
"remote" or "noninterests" pursuant to Government Code Sections 1091 or 1091.5. Consultant
warrants and represents that it has not paid or given, and will not pay or give, to any third party
including, but not limited to, any City official, officer, or empJoyee, any money, consideration,
or other thing of value as a result or consequence of obtaining or being awarded any agreement
Consultant further warrants and represents that (s)he/it has not engaged in any act(s),
omission(s), or other conduct or co1Jusion that would result in the payment of any money,
consideration, or other thing of value to any third party including, but not limited to, any City
official, officer, or employee, as a result of consequence of obtaining or being awarded any
agreement Consultant is aware of and understands that any such act( s ), omission( s) or other
conduct resulting in such payment of money, consideration, or other thing of value will render
this Agreement void and of no force or effect.
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9.7 Corporate Authority.
The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that (i) such
party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this
Agreement on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this Agreement, such party is formally
bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) that entering into this Agreement does not
violate any provision of any other Agreement to which said party is bound. This Agreement shall
be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on
the date and year first-above written.
ATTEST:
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ALESHJRE & WYNDE~ LLP
William W. Wynder, City Attorney
CITY:
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, a
rnunicipa] corporation
David L. Bradley, Mayor
CONSULT ANT: .JOHN L. HUNTER &
~OCIATES
By:~ -~
Name: Cameron McCullough
Title: VicePresident
By: ✓" I ' A I V • ~ ., y I Ti It> 7 ) Name:
Title: S
Address: 6131 Orangethorpe Ave. Ste 300
Buena Parle, CA 90620
Two corporate oflker sigutares reqllired when Coualtant n a corporation, with one signatnre reqllired
from each of the following groups: 1) Cbainnan oftbe ~ Pnsident or any Vace President; and l)
Secretary, any Assisfw■t Secretary, Chief Finucial Officer or any Assistant Treasurer. CONSULTANT'S
SIGNA11JRES SHALL BE DULY NOTARIZED, AND APPROPRIATE A~ATIONS SHALL BE
INCLUDED AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR
OTIIEll RULES OR REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSULTANT'S BU~ ENTITY.
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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
On __________, 2023 before me, ________________, personally appeared ________________, proved to me on
the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by
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acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by
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GENERAL
ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
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I. Consultant will provide the following services:
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SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
I. Consultant shall perform the following tasks at the following rates:
II. Within the budgeted amounts for each Task, and with the approval of the Contract
Officer, funds may be shifted from one Task subbudget to another so long as the
Contract Sum is not exceeded per Section 2.1, unless Additional Services are
approved per Section 1.9.
IV. The total compensation for the Services shall not exceed the Contract Sum as
provided in Section 2.1 of this Agreement.
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SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
I. Consultant shall perform the Services timely at the following schedule:
II. Consultant shall deliver the following tangible work products to the City by the
following dates: N/A
III. The Contract Officer may approve extensions for performance of the services in
accordance with Section 3.2. Any further extensions require City Council approval.
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City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Request for Proposals
STORMWATER QUALITY CONSULTING
SERVICES
Public Works Department
Attention: Vanessa Hevener, Project Manager
30940 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Phone: 310.544.5333 | Email: vhevener@rpvca.gov
RFP Release Date: March 11, 2025
Request for Clarification Deadline: March 28, 2025
RFP Submittal Deadline: April 18, 2025
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STORMWATER QUALITY CONSULTING SERVICES
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is requesting proposals from qualified
consulting firms to perform stormwater quality consulting services.
All correspondence and questions regarding this RFP should be submitted via
PlanetBids or email to:
Vanessa Hevener, Project Manager
Email: vhevener@rpvca.gov
To be considered for this project, submit an electronic copy of the proposal to
PlanetBids or the above email address by 4:30PM, on April 18, 2025
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Introduction Page 4
II. Project Objective Page 4
III. Project Description and Background Page 4
IV. Scope of Services Page 5
V. Preliminary Project Schedule Page 8
VI. Necessary Qualifications and Submittal
Requirements Page 9
VII. Submission of Proposal Page 11
VIII. Evaluation and Selection Process Page 11
IX. Attachments
Attachment A – Sample Professional Services Agreement
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I. INTRODUCTION
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes (City) is a scenic, upscale, residential coastal
community, with a population of approximately 42,000, located on the Palos Verdes
Peninsula of southwestern Los Angeles County.
The City is a contract city, meaning that some services are provided by contract with
agencies (both public and private) and some services are delivered by the City’s own
employees.
City Government: Rancho Palos Verdes is a General Law City and has operated under
the Council-Manager form of government since its incorporation in 1973. Policy-making
and legislative authority are vested in the governing City Council, which consists of five
Council Members, including the Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem. The City is fiscally sound and
functions on an annual budget cycle.
The purpose of this document is to provide proposers with the information needed to
submit a proposal for review by the City and, if selected, enter into a Professional Service
Agreement with the City. Enclosed is a sample Professional Services Agreement for
proposers’ review.
II. PROJECT OBJECTIVE
The City is requesting proposals from qualified consulting firms to perform professional
stormwater quality consulting services. The selected firm shall provide Municipal National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program Services, administer City
Control Programs, manage RPV’s Watershed Management Plan (WMP) Implementation
and management, Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Plan (CIMP) oversight and
reporting, and manage NPDES Program funding for the City. The firm shall also work in
conjunction with other agencies in the Peninsula to provide NPDES Program
Administration, administer City’s Share of Peninsula’s WMP Services, and provide CIMP
Implementation Services for a three year term from FY 2025-26 to FY 2028-29, with the
option of a three-year extension based on mutual consent.
III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
In response to Order R4-2021-0105, NPDES Permit No. CAS004004, the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes is required to implement a variety of programs intended to protect the
beneficial uses of the receiving waters by reducing the discharge of pollutants from
entering the storm drain systems to the maximum extent practicable. Following the
adoption of the 2012 MS4 Permit, the Cities of Rancho Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes
Estates, Rolling Hills Estates, along with the County of Los Angeles (Unincorporated
County), and Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD), collectively referred
to as the Peninsula Watershed Management Group (WMG), began to collaborate on the
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initial development of an Enhanced Watershed Management Program (EWMP) to
implement the requirements of the MS4 Permit on a watershed scale and address the
water quality priorities for the Palos Verdes Peninsula watersheds. In 2016, the Regional
Board approved the Peninsula WMG. Subsequently in 2019, the City of Rolling Hills
Estates elected to join the Peninsula WMG. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is the lead
agency for the Peninsula WMG.
IV. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The City is accepting proposals to perform stormwater quality consulting services
including implementation of NPDES Permit requirements, management of the CIMP, and
implementation of the WMP in conjunction with other agencies in the Peninsula WMG.
SCOPE OF WORK
Consultant shall coordinate, develop, provide, and/or administer the following:
City-Specific Services:
1. Provide Municipal NPDES Program Services:
a. Provide project and program status updates;
b. Assist in developing program cost estimates and cost share agreements, when
requested;
c. Represent the City in meetings/correspondence with program stakeholders
when requested;
d. Assess program compliance and recommend actions. Review and comment
on program documents;
e. Assist in preparing new program documents;
f. Share technical program information and expertise with City staff;
g. Assist in planning and implementing compliance studies as needed;
h. Prepare the Individual and Watershed Annual Reports; Measure W Progress
Reports and Annual Plans
i. Develop, operate, and maintain a new accessible online database of Program
records;
j. Assist with other Municipal NPDES services as needed.
2. Administer City Control Programs:
a. Develop and provide Municipal NPDES training for city staff as applicable;
b. Assist in developing and implementing pollutant control projects and programs
not identified in this scope of services, as requested;
c. Update records for pollutant-generating facilities with available information;
d. Administer Planning and Development Programs:
i. Inspect facilities for BMP implementation. Assist in selecting BMPs;
ii. Update Low Impact Development (LID) BMP records with available
program information;
iii. Review LIDs and related documents;
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iv. Verify BMP installation/O&M, issue enforcement, as needed;
v. Update site records with available Program inventory information;
vi. Review SWPPPs and ESCPs for BMP implementation, as needed;
e. Schedule/conduct Clean Bay Restaurants (CBR) Program, BMP inspections,
illicit discharge investigations, follow-up, issue enforcement notices;
f. Attend events and assist with City community events such as Whale of a Day
and 4th of July to promote pollution prevention. Provide and distribute
educational materials at these events;
g. Update and develop educational materials and content, as needed;
h. Coordinate with City staff, report on progress, and QA/QC deliverables.
3. Assist with NPDES Program Funding: Provide updates, prepare applications, and
assist in developing and administering program estimates for fees, as requested.
4. Provide continuous flow monitoring services at two Los Angeles Harbor-Cabrillo
Marina outfall locations to determine if the canyons effectively retain the 85th
percentile, 24-hour storm event.
Services in Conjunction with Peninsula Water Management Group:
1. Provide NPDES Program Administration: Including compliance planning and
reporting:
a. Provide program status updates include regulatory updates and stakeholder
group updates;
b. Conduct and/or attend interagency meetings including those held by
Watershed Management Groups and the LA Permit Group, the County of
LA, training workshops, and the Regional Board. Report to City on content;
c. Administer Programs assessed under the Municipal NPDES Program, which
include (provisions related to) Monitoring and Reporting, Minimum Control
Measures, Watershed Management, TMDLs, and statewide pollutant
provisions (e.g., trash).
2. Administer City’s Share of Peninsula WMG WMP Services:
a. Schedule monthly meetings, prepare agendas, meeting minutes, and
presentations;
b. Attend South Santa Monica Bay Watershed Steering Committee meetings to
represent the PVP WMG;
c. Coordinate other updated PVP WMG Agency information and input into the
PVP WMG Reasonable Assurance Analysis (RAA) model and WMP;
d. Revise the updated PVP WMP RAA model and WMP, as required;
e. Coordinate the pursuit of TMDL compliance, TMDL reconsideration, and
Regional Projects with agencies within and outside of the PVP WMG on an
on-going, as needed basis;
f. Develop and deliver distinct training modules for Construction and Public
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Agency Activities for all PVP WMG agencies, customized for each agency,
to be delivered on 2 separate occasions so that City staff/contractors have
two choices of dates for training;
g. Draft and finalize Report of Water Discharge (ROWD) based on Watershed
and Individual annual reports including CIMP Integrated Monitoring
Compliance Report;
h. Prepare an evaluation of the WMP every two years, adapting the WMP to
become more effective per the requirements of the MS4 Permit.
Modifications to the WMP will be implemented per the approved MS4 by the
Regional Water Board;
i. Coordinate with other Peninsula WMP agencies to implement joint activities
on an on-going, as needed basis;
j. Review shared WMP scope of work deliverable produced by other agencies
party to the WMP, or their consultants, and provide comments on an on-
going, as needed basis;
k. Coordinate with City staff, report on progress, and QA/QC deliverables.
3. CIMP Implementation MOU Services:
a. Conduct Non-Stormwater Outfall Screening Program as needed, including
Source ID Investigation and Source ID Reporting; investigate the prioritized
outfalls with significant non-stormwater discharge for source identification
and/or prepare a report of the results of the source identification
investigation;
b. Review and edit the Integrated Monitoring Compliance Report (IMCR)
annually per the requirements of the MS4 Permit;
c. Coordinate and facilitate communication amongst the City, the PVP WMG,
and the monitoring consultants. Provide assistance with monitoring
contracts;
d. Coordinate with PVP WMG, report on progress, and QA/QC deliverables.
Consultant shall complete other tasks deemed necessary for the accomplishment of
a complete and comprehensive outcome as described in the project objective.
Consultant shall expand on the above-noted tasks, where appropriate, and provide
suggestions which might lead to efficiencies and enhance the results or usefulness of
the work.
Deliverables
As part of the Services, Consultant will prepare and deliver the following tangible work
products to the City.
City-Specific Deliverables:
1. Monthly Project/program status updates;
2. Program cost estimates and cost share agreements;
3. Program compliance assessment reports, with recommended actions.
4. New program documents;
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5. MS4 Permit Quarterly and Annual Report;
6. Quarterly Newsletters;
7. Prepare applications and cost estimates for NPDES Program;
8. Provide Municipal NPDES training material and modules for City Staff at the
time of training;
9. Provide template documents and BMP fact sheets at time of training;
10. BMP Installation/O&M enforcement notices;
11. Industrial/commercial and CBR program inspection reports, and violation
notices within one month of inspection/violation;
12. Illicit discharge detection investigation reports and violation notices within
one month of investigation;
13. Provide updated Public Outreach education materials;
14. Memo for Reviewed and approved LID Plans and SWPPPs;
15. QA/QC project planning and coordination memorandums
16. Construction program inspection reports and violation notices within one
month of inspection/violation;
Deliverables in Conjunction with Peninsula Water Management Group:
1. Project/program status updates; including regulatory and stakeholder group
updates.
2. Provide Watershed meeting agendas 1 day prior to meeting;
3. Provide Interagency NPDES/PVP WMG meeting summaries within 10
working days of meeting;
4. Updated PVP WMP RAA Model.
5. Provide Municipal training material and modules for Construction and Public
Agency Activities at the time of training;
6. Provide Evaluation Report of the WMP (Adaptive Management) every two
years;
7. Revised ROWD report;
8. Revised IMCR Report annually.
9. Develop Non-Stormwater Source ID Report;
10. Develop NPDES Educational Material.
City staff may request that check-sets or working versions of documents be submitted for
ongoing routine review. City staff will review all deliverables, including preparatory or
record materials for service deliverables, and provide comments. Consultant is required
to revise draft deliverables to address City staffs’ comments.
V. PRELIMINARY PROJECT SCHEDULE
A. RFP Schedule
The following is the anticipated schedule for the RFP process:
Request for Proposal available March 11, 2025
Request for Clarification due March 28, 2025
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Proposals due April 18, 2025
Firm Interviews (if necessary) May 5, 2025
Anticipated Notice of Award May 20, 2025
B. Anticipated Project Schedule
Draft MS4 Permit Annual Report November of each year
Newsletters Quarterly
Reports & Violation notices One month after investigation
Reviewed LID Plans and SWPPPs 10 business days after initial submittal
NPDES/WMG Working Group meeting & summaries Monthly
Please note that this schedule is preliminary. It is included to provide the Consultant with
a sense of the expected timeline for the Scope of Service and emphasize the urgent
nature of the work and the City’s expectation that the Scope of Services will be completed
as quickly as possible. The ideal Consultant candidate will have available resources and
personnel, either in-house or under subcontract, to ensure the completion of the Scope
of Services at the earliest possible time.
VI. NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS AND SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Only one proposal per firm will be considered.
2. The submittal should be as brief as possible while adequately describing the
qualifications of the firm. The submittal shall be sent as a PDF via PlanetBids or
email to Vanessa Hevener, Project Manager at vhevener@rpvca.gov. Please limit
the proposal to 25 pages (11”x17” pages count as two pages) excluding Cover
Letter and resumes.
3. The proposing firm shall submit the following information with the package,
including the same information for subconsultants, in the following format:
a) Cover Letter: Provide the name, address, and phone number of the firm; the
present staff (size, classification, credentials); the primary contact’s name,
phone number, and email address; any qualifying statements or comments
regarding the proposal; and identification of any sub-consultants and their
responsibilities. Identify the firm’s type of organization (individual, partnership,
corporation), including names and contact information for all officers, and proof
that the organization is currently in good standing. The signed letter should also
include a paragraph stating that the firm is unaware of any conflict of interest in
performing the proposed work.
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b) Approach to Scope of Services: Re-state the Scope of Services with any
additions, expansions, clarifications, or modifications that the firm proposes in
order to provide the services and produce the deliverables contained in this
RFP. Describe how completing the Scope of Services will be approached and
any cost-saving or value-adding strategies or innovations the firm will bring to
the project.
c) Organization and Staffing: Identify the person who will be the Project Manager
and primary contact person responsible for the overall delivery of the project.
Provide an organizational chart of the project team that clearly delineates
communication and reporting relationships among the project staff and among
the sub-consultants involved in the project. Identify key personnel to perform
work in the various tasks and include major areas of subcontracted work.
Indicate the expected contributions of each staff member in time as a
percentage of the total effort. Specifically show the availability of staff to provide
the necessary resource levels to meet the City’s needs. Indicate that the Project
Manager and key staff will remain assigned to this project through completion
of the Scope of Services.
d) Staff Qualifications and Experience: Describe qualifications of the assigned
staff and sub-contractors including relevant technical experience. Staff
assigned to complete the Scope of Services must have previous experience in
providing the necessary services as described under the Scope of Services. A
registered Professional Engineer must be the Project Manager.
Description of Consultant’s experience should include:
• Prior Experience: Demonstrate that the firm has significant experience
providing services similar to those described under the Scope of Services.
• Staff Qualifications: Provide resumes for the Project Manager and any other
key staff members to be assigned to contribute to the Scope of Services,
with an emphasis on similar services which they provided to other agencies.
• Reference Projects: Include at least three projects with similar scope of
services performed by the project team within the past three years and
indicate the specific responsibilities of each team member on the reference
project. Provide contact information for each client.
e) Project Schedule: Provide a detailed critical-path-method schedule for
completion of the tasks and sub-tasks required to accomplish the scope of
work. Note all deliverables and interim milestones on the schedule.
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f) Quality Control Plan: Describe the quality control procedures and associated
staff responsibilities which will ensure that the deliverables will meet the City’s
needs.
g) Acceptance of Conditions: State the offering firm’s acceptance of all conditions
listed in the Request for Proposal (RFP) document and Sample Professional
Services Agreement (Attachment A). Any exceptions or suggested changes to
the RFP or Professional Services Agreement (PSA), including the suggested
change, the reasons therefore and the impact it may have on cost or other
considerations on the firm’s behalf must be stated in the proposal. Unless
specifically noted by the firm, the City will rely on the proposal being in
compliance with all aspects of the RFP and in agreement with all provisions of
the PSA.
VII. Submission of Proposal
A. Requests for Clarification
Requests for clarification of the information contained herein shall be submitted in
writing prior to 4:30 pm on March 28, 2025 via email to vhevener@rpvca.gov or
PlanetBids. Responses to any clarification question will be by email or on
PlanetBids.
B. Confirmation Email
The proposal shall be submitted via PlanetBids by the time stipulated in the RFP.
It is the proposing firm’s sole responsibility to see that the proposal is successfully
submitted on PlanetBids or the proposing firm shall request an email confirmation
that the proposal was received and retain the email as a record. If an email
confirmation is not received, the proposing firm shall correspond with the City until
a confirmation is received.
VIII. EVALUATIONS AND SELECTION PROCESS
1. Proposals Will be Evaluated Based on the Following Criteria:
a) Approach to Scope of Services (20%)
• Understanding of the Scope of Services as demonstrated by the
thoroughness of the proposal, introduction of cost-saving or value-adding
strategies or innovations (including those applying to overall project
schedule), and an overall approach most likely to result in the desired
outcome for the City.
b) Proposal Schedule (10%)
• Ability to complete the work in the shortest schedule possible
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c) Staff Qualifications and Experience (40%)
• Relevance of experience of the proposing firm (to provide support resources
to the project team)
• Relevance of experience and strength of qualifications of the Project
Manager
• Relevance of experience and strength of qualifications of the key personnel
performing the work
• Relevance of referenced projects and client review of performance during
those projects
d) Organization and Staffing (20%)
• Availability of key staff to perform the services throughout the duration of
the project
• Assignment of appropriate staff in the right numbers to perform the Scope
of Services
• Appropriate communication and reporting relationships to meet the City’s
needs
e) Quality Control (10%)
• Adequate immediate supervision and review of staff performing the work as
well as appropriate independent peer review of the work by qualified
technical staff not otherwise involved in the project.
2. Selection Process
An evaluation panel will review all proposals submitted and select the top
proposals. These top firms may then be invited to make a (virtual) presentation to
the evaluation panel, at no costs to the City. The panel will select the proposal, if
any, which best fulfills the City’s requirements. The City will then further refine the
scope and schedule with that firm and request a fixed cost fee proposal. The City
will negotiate the fee with that firm. The City reserves the right to negotiate special
requirements and proposed service levels using the selected proposal as a basis.
If the City is unable to negotiate an agreeable fee for services with top firm, the
City will negotiate with the next firm chosen among the top firms.
3. Award Notification
The City will notify all proposers in writing of the outcome of the selection process
and intent to award. This RFP does not commit the City to award an agreement,
nor pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of the proposal in
anticipation of an agreement. The City reserves the right to reject any or all
proposals, or any part thereof, to waive any formalities or informalities, and to
award the agreement to the proposer deemed to be in the best interest of the City
and the Department.
4. Award of Agreement
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The selected firm shall be required to enter into a written agreement (see sample
City agreement in Attachment A) with the City, in a form approved by the City
Attorney, to perform the Scope of Services. This RFP and the proposal, or any part
thereof, may be incorporated into and made a part of the final agreement; however,
the City reserves the right to further negotiate the terms and conditions of the
agreement with the selected consultant. The agreement will, in any event, include
a maximum "fixed cost" to the City.
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City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Public Works Department
Attention: Vanessa Hevener, Project Manager
30940 Hawthorne Blvd
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Subject: Proposal for Stormwater Quality Consulting Services
John L. Hunter & Associates (JLHA) welcomes the opportunity to continue providing our professional consulting
services and is pleased to submit this proposal in response to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Request for
Proposals for Stormwater Quality Consulting Services. Geosyntec and NV5 will both serve as a subcontractor
to assist with the Scope of Services. We are confident in our ability to provide exceptional services to the City.
Established in 1985, JLHA is an environmental consulting corporation specializing in assisting municipalities
with water quality and conservation programs. Our extensive experience includes the implementation of
Municipal NPDES water quality programs for 48 cities throughout Southern California. We specialize in assisting
cities implement water quality and conservation programs. This includes NPDES/pollution prevention,
watershed management, sewer spill prevention, water conservation, and recycling. Services include
administration, planning, reporting, and funding, as well as inspections, engineering, monitoring, public
education, and training. Detailed qualifications and experience are provided within this proposal package.
JLHA consists of 17 full-time staff and 4 part-time staff. This includes one principal, two directors, three
managers, four senior technical specialists, ten technical specialists, and two business administrators. Six of
our staff provide project management services, four provide engineering services, and ten provide field
inspection services. All staff operate out of our office at 6131 Orangethorpe Ave, Suite 300, in Buena Park,
California. Staff credentials include certified professionals in engineering, stormwater quality, BMP (Best
Management Practice) inspection, erosion control, SWPPP development and implementation, and
environmental assessment. The following table lists specialized credentials held by our staff.
Credential Credential Task
PE Professional Engineer
CPSWQ Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality
CPESC Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control
CESSWI Certified Erosion, Sediment and Stormwater Inspector
QSD/P Qualified SWPPP Developer and Practitioner (Construction)
QISP Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner
CGP ToR Trainer of Record for the NPDES Construction General Permit
IGP ToR Trainer of Record for the NPDES Industrial General Permit
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The designated primary contact for this proposal and the responsible party for day-to-day management of
these services is:
Michelle Staffield, Project Manager
John L. Hunter & Associates, Inc.
6131 Orangethorpe Ave, Suite 300, Buena Park, CA 90620
562.802.4890 | mstaffield@jlha.net
Names and contact information for all officers is listed below:
John Hunter, President| 310.344.8650 | jhunter@jlha.net
Cameron McCullough, Vice-President | 562.726.4259 | cmccullough@jlha.net
Jillian Brickey, Secretary| 562.623.5081| jbrickey@jlha.net
Our company is currently in good standing. We continue to experience exceptional growth while maintaining
strong financial performance. The company is well-positioned to maintain its growth due to the management
team’s significant experience in environmental consulting, an excellent reputation in the industry, and our
ability to provide a wide scope of services. Currently, there are no conditions (e.g., bankruptcy, pending
litigation, planned office closures, impending merger, etc.) that would impede our ability to provide these
services. Neither JLHA nor any officer of the firm has:
• Been convicted or indicted within the last three years of alleged fraud, bribery, collusion, conspiracy,
or violation of state or federal antitrust law.
• Been adjudicated or determined by any federal, state, or local agency to have violated any provision
of law relating to equal opportunity or fair employment.
• Been terminated of an agreement for convenience or for cause.
• Received disciplinary action in the last five (5) years as a Consultant or by any governmental agency.
There is no conflict of interest, nor do we anticipate any, in order to fulfill the scope of services. All information
submitted with the proposal is considered true and correct.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further information or have any questions.
Sincerely,
Michelle Staffield
Project Manager
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DATE OF PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL: 2025.04.18
Prepared for: City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Public Works Department
Attention: Vanessa Hevener, Project Manager
30940 Hawthorne Blvd
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Prepared by: John L. Hunter & Associates
6131 Orangethorpe Ave #300
Buena Park, CA 90620
Michelle Staffield John Hunter
Project Manager Principal in Charge
mstaffield@jlha.net jhunter@jlha.net
562.802.4890 310.344.8650
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Table of Contents
1. Approach to Scope of Services .......................................................................................................... 1
2. Organization and Staffing ............................................................................................................... 10
2.1. Project Manager .............................................................................................................................. 10
2.2. Project Team .................................................................................................................................... 10
2.3. Subcontracted Services ................................................................................................................... 10
2.4. Statement of Availability ................................................................................................................. 10
3. Staff Qualifications and Experience ................................................................................................ 13
3.1. Prior Experience .............................................................................................................................. 13
3.2. Staff Qualifications .......................................................................................................................... 15
3.3. Reference Projects ........................................................................................................................... 16
4. Project Schedule ............................................................................................................................. 17
5. Quality Control Plan ........................................................................................................................ 20
6. Acceptance of Conditions ............................................................................................................... 20
7. Hourly Fee Schedule ....................................................................................................................... 21
7.1. JLHA Standard Rate Schedule ........................................................................................................ 21
7.2. Geosyntec Standard Rate Schedule ............................................................................................... 21
7.3. NV5 Standard Rate Schedule ......................................................................................................... 22
Appendix A: JLHA Resumes ......................................................................................................................... A1
Appendix B: Geosyntec Resumes ................................................................................................................ B1
Appendix C: NV5 Resumes .......................................................................................................................... C1
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1. Approach to Scope of Services
Our firm specializes in providing NPDES Program services to municipal clients. This experience, combined
with our longstanding support and familiarity with the City’s NPDES Program, WMP, and operational
needs, defines the general approach we take in providing the stormwater quality consulting services
requested in the City’s RFP. This includes incorporating cost-saving and value-adding measures. For
example, since we provide NPDES and WMP services to many cities in LA County, we incorporate an
economy of scale into our costs for interagency meetings, City representation, technical assistance,
planning, and reporting. For the specific approach our Project Team will take to the tasks under the RFP
scope of services, see Tables 1 and 2 on the following pages. Tables 1 and 2 also restate the RFP scope of
services that we will be providing.
Table 1. Scope of Services and Approach for City-Specific Services
RFP Task Description and Approach
TASK 1 Provide Municipal NPDES Program Services
a. Program updates Provide project and program status updates. We understand that our clients prefer
updates and reports that are clear, concise, and focused on action items and key
points. Our approach is to provide project and program status updates using the
frequencies and methods preferred by City staff. We can provide this service through
in-person meetings, video conferences, phone calls, emails, and texting.
b. Budgeting Assist in developing program cost estimates and cost share agreements, when
requested. Our approach is to provide this service following the approach described
in our project and program status updates (RFP SOW 1.a).
c. Interagency
planning
Represent the City in meetings/correspondence with program stakeholders when
requested. Our approach is to represent the City: 1) at relevant area-wide NPDES
meetings, 2) in interactions and negotiations with regulating agencies, non-
governmental agencies, and the public, 3) in compliance audits, and 4) in responding
to enforcement actions when requested. Meeting summaries will be prepared for
City review. Any action items required by the City as a result of the meetings will be
conveyed via email or phone call. Note that we work for cities in the same MS4
Permit Watershed Management Area and SCWP Watershed Area Steering
Committee (Compton, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Lomita, West
Hollywood), which will allow for sharing costs for applicable meetings.
d. Program
assessment
Assess program compliance and recommend actions. Review and comment on
program documents. Our approach is to provide this service following the approach
described in our project and program status updates (RFP SOW 1.a).
e. Program
development
Assist in preparing new program documents. Our approach is to prepare documents
that focus on clarity and utility. Over the years we have modified many of our
template NPDES program documents in order to make them more efficient and
useful. We can modify our existing documents for City use, or we can develop new
documents at the request of the City.
f. Technical assistance Share technical program information and expertise with City staff. Our approach is
to provide this service following the approach described in our project and program
status updates (RFP SOW 1.a) and assess program compliance and recommend
actions (RFP SOW 1.d).
g. Compliance studies Assist in planning and implementing compliance studies as needed.
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Table 1. Scope of Services and Approach for City-Specific Services
RFP Task Description and Approach
h. Compliance
reporting
Prepare the Individual and Watershed Annual Reports; Measure W Progress
Reports and Annual Plans. Our Individual and Watershed Annual Reports approach
is to first complete as much of the report as possible with the City’s available data.
For the remaining data we will develop information request forms and provide them
to applicable City staff. We will then review the completed forms with City staff and
incorporate comments into the Draft Watershed Annual and Bi-Annual Progress
Reports. We will update the County’s WRAMPS2.ORG database and incorporate
volumetric managements results into the Draft Annual and Bi-Annual Progress
Reports. Based on available data we will prepare responses to program status and
assessment elements of the Draft Annual Report. We are available to submit the
Individual Annual and Bi-Annual Progress Reports prior to the final deadlines, June
15th and December 15th. Meeting the deadline is dependent upon receiving timely
responses from the City. Although we will endeavor to prepare Reports that comply
with the requirements of the LA Water Board, their assessment of the Reports in
terms of MS4 NPDES Permit compliance depends on the information provided by the
City.
Our Measure W approach is to request Annual Plan and Annual Expenditure Report
information from City staff. We will review the responses with City staff and
incorporate comments into a Draft Annual Plan and Draft Annual Expenditure
Report. Our comments will include identifying and providing solutions to any issues
that could result in noncompliance with the District's Fund Transfer Agreement. We
will update the SCWP Reporting Module database and based on available data we
will prepare responses to program status and assessment elements of the Draft
Annual Plan and Annual Expenditure Report. We will submit the Annual Plan and
Annual Expenditure Report prior to the final deadline due April 1st and December
31st, respectively.
i. Record keeping Develop, operate, and maintain a new accessible online database of Program
records. Our approach is to store all service-related documents on a secured Google
Drive account and all inspection-related records on a secured Google Cloud account
using a dedicated and customized application driven by Google's AppSheet. All
records will be secured and accessible to City staff online.
j. Related services Assist with other Municipal NPDES services as needed.
TASK 2 Administer City Control Programs
Note: RFP SOW 2.b-e activities include corresponding with site operators and updating site records
regularly.
a. Training
presentation
Develop and provide Municipal NPDES training for city staff as applicable. Our
approach is to work with the City to provide training to new and current staff. This
may include Code Enforcement staff; Public Works O&M staff; plan reviewers,
planners, building officials, inspectors, permit techs, and engineers. Note that we
have already prepared generalized training materials, so preparation expenses for
training are minimized. Our approach to staff training is to provide key personnel
with the essential elements of the MS4 Permit relevant to their job. We emphasize
the internal staff process and specific job responsibilities. Although we have excellent
training materials, including a dedicated training portal, we emphasize Q&A with
City staff. We also provide slide presentations, key program forms, templates, and
documentation.
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Table 1. Scope of Services and Approach for City-Specific Services
RFP Task Description and Approach
Municipal Projects and Programs
b. Development and
implementation
Assist in developing and implementing pollutant control projects and programs not
identified in this scope of services, as requested.
c. Tracking Update records for pollutant-generating facilities with available information. Our
approach is to identify and track facilities using existing resources such as city
records and facility records.
d.i Inspections Inspect facilities for BMP implementation. Assist in selecting BMPs. Our approach is
to: 1) inspect facility layout to locate the stormwater drainage path, storage areas,
process areas, and heavy equipment wash and maintenance areas, as applicable, 2)
determine the facility’s impact on stormwater quality through proper BMP
implementation and illicit discharge elimination, 3) and complete an inspection
report.
Administer Planning and Development Programs: New Development
d.ii Tracking Update LID BMP records with available program information.
d.iii Reviewing Review LID Plan reports and related documents. Our approach is to: 1) review LID
Plans, 2) verify conformance with the criteria of 2021 MS4 Permit Part VIII.F, 3)
provide correction sheets to indicate corrections required to achieve conformance,
4) meet and correspond with project applicants and engineers, and 5) approve plans.
d.iv
Inspecting/enforcing
Verify BMP installation/O&M, issue enforcement, as needed. Our approach is to:
verify the proper construction and installation of BMPs, and proper operation and
maintenance of BMPs, respectively. We will be available to conduct inspections upon
receiving notice from the city to inspect and availability of records and plans. Follow-
up activities will be conducted at non-compliant projects. This includes activities
related to the detection of BMPs that are improperly constructed, installed, or
maintained. This will also include follow-up inspections, corresponding with the LID
BMP owner/operator, and issuing enforcement actions. Existing LID sites can also be
notified of maintenance requirements via notification letters and correspondence
with owners and operators of LID BMPs. We will update LID BMP records upon
receiving and availability of records and plans from the City.
Administer Planning and Development Programs: Construction (For sites that disturb ≥ 1 acre. As needed for
sites that disturb <1 acre.)
d.i Inspections
(Construction)
Inspect facilities for BMP implementation. Assist in selecting BMPs. Our approach is
to: 1) determine the construction site’s impact on stormwater quality through proper
BMP implementation and illicit discharge elimination, 2) complete an inspection
form, 3) correspond with site operators, 4) discuss corrective actions required, and
5) provide program education as needed. During routine inspections we will
determine the need for corrective actions and set up a follow-up inspection date
within 4 weeks. For egregious or repeated cases of noncompliance, enforcement
notices will be prepared following the city ordinances and NPDES Permit’s
progressive enforcement requirements. If noncompliance persists, we will work with
City enforcement staff to resolve the issue.
d.v Tracking Update site records with available Program inventory information. Our approach is
to update construction inventory records upon receiving and availability of records
from the City. We can also track enrollment on the State Water Resource Control
Board’s SMARTS website.
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Table 1. Scope of Services and Approach for City-Specific Services
RFP Task Description and Approach
d.vi Reviewing Review SWPPPs and ESCPs for BMP implementation, as needed. Our approach is to:
have a JLHA staff Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) review and follow a checklist
based on MS4 permit requirements. Standard turn-around time for review is two
weeks.
Industrial/Commercial Facilities
c. Tracking
Update records for pollutant-generating facilities with available information. Our
approach is to: identify and track facilities using existing resources such as business
license lists.
Educating Distribute, develop, and purchase educational material, as needed.
e. Inspecting/enforcing
Schedule/conduct Clean Bay Restaurants (CBR) Program, BMP inspections… follow-
up, issue enforcement notices. Our approach is to: 1) annually inspect facility layout
to locate the stormwater drainage path, storage areas, process areas, and heavy
equipment wash and maintenance areas, as applicable, 2) determine the facility’s
impact on stormwater quality through proper BMP implementation and illicit
discharge elimination, 3) verify industrial classification, 4) and complete an
inspection report. During routine inspections we will determine the need for
corrective actions and set up follow-up dates. Follow-up activities will follow the MS4
Permit progressive enforcement procedures. For egregious or repeated cases of
noncompliance, we will assist in preparing enforcement notices. If noncompliance
persists, we can work with City enforcement staff to resolve the issue.
Note that CBR Inspections Program are conducted at food services facilities and
evaluated based on CBR Program criteria previously set by The Bay Foundation, that
could be modified if desired by the City at any time.
Illicit Discharge Investigations
e.
Investigating/enforcing
Conduct… illicit discharge investigations, follow-up, issue enforcement notices.
Complaints received or violations observed will be investigated within the
timeframes provided in the MS4 Permit. Within normal working hours, inspection
staff will be available to respond to complaints within two hours. Our approach is to
conduct field investigations, correspond with responsible parties and complainants,
discuss corrective actions required, provide program education as-needed, and
prepare reports. Enforcement actions will be undertaken following procedures
provided in the MS4 Permit. We will conduct follow-up investigations to verify
elimination of illicit discharges. For egregious or repeated cases of noncompliance,
enforcement notices will be prepared following city ordinances and the MS4 Permit
requirements. Notices will be sent out only after City approval. If noncompliance
persists, we will work with City enforcement staff to resolve the issue.
Public Outreach
f. Events
Attend events and assist with City community events such as Whale of a Day and
4th of July to promote pollution prevention. Our approach is to attend the chosen
event(s) and educate the public in stormwater pollution through discussion,
demonstrations, and material distribution. We are available to look for opportunities
to participate and promote at city community events.
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Table 1. Scope of Services and Approach for City-Specific Services
RFP Task Description and Approach
f. Material distribution
Provide and distribute educational materials at these events. Our approach is to
provide and distribute educational materials at City community events and
commercial points of purchase (POP). POP locations include automotive, home
improvement, gardening, and pet/feed stores locations. We would visit select stores
and provide brochures specific to these industries to be displayed for distribution.
The program would be implemented once per reporting year.
g. Material
development
Update and develop educational materials and content, as needed. We provide this
service to 40 clients in LA and Orange County. Through this work we prepared multi-
lingual press releases, materials, and content that address the pollution prevention
topics listed in the MS4 Permit. These materials will be available to the city. Our
approach is to develop public outreach/education at the City’s request which can be
made in multiple languages, including Spanish and Chinese. We can also provide
updates to the City’s website, addressing new topics as needed such as 2021 MS4
Permit requirements and SCWP reporting and public participation. Additional types
of materials and content provided upon request include but are not limited to
brochures, posters, articles, social media posts, websites, children’s booklets, and
labeled tote bags and doggy bag dispensers. We can
Applicable to All Tasks
h. Project
Management
Coordinate with City staff, report on progress, and QA/QC deliverables. To
effectively coordinate with all project staff, our approach is to establish clear
communication channels and conduct regular meetings, as detailed in our program
status updates (RFP SOW 1.a). These updates will report progress by tracking both
technical milestones and budget/schedule adherence. JLHA ensures the highest
quality standards through dedicated supervisory review of the Project Team's work
product by the Project Manager, Leads, and Principal-in-Charge, ensuring accuracy,
completeness, and adherence to best practices. This integrated approach results in
seamless collaboration, transparent progress updates, and superior service to the
City.
TASK 3 Program Funding
Funding programs Provide updates, prepare applications, and assist in administration, as needed. We
regularly assist cities and watershed groups with stormwater funding, including
identifying projects and assisting with applications for SCWP, Prop 1, Prop 68, Prop
84, and OCTA M2. Our approach is to attend applicable grant and other funding
meetings and workshops, and inform the City of funding opportunities related to
NPDES. Should the City decide to apply for a grant application, we are available to
prepare draft documents with sufficient time for city review and comment prior to
final submittal. We are also available to assist in administering grant agreements,
including compliance with grant requirements, preparation, and submission of
supporting grant documents and coordination.
Fees Assist in developing and administering Program estimates for fees, as needed.
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Table 1. Scope of Services and Approach for City-Specific Services
RFP Task Description and Approach
TASK 4 Monitoring
Note: RFP SOW 4 includes activities conducted by both JLHA and NV5 (subcontractor).
Outfall Flow
Monitoring
Provide continuous flow monitoring services at two Los Angeles Harbor-Cabrillo
Marina outfall locations to determine if the canyons effectively retain the 85 th
percentile, 24-hour storm event. Our approach is to: coordinate with NV5
(subcontractor).to install and maintain flow monitoring equipment at the two LAH-
CM outfall locations (which evaluate Averill Canyon and San Pedro Canyon) to
continuously log flow measurements at 5-minute intervals for the duration of the
deployment period. Flow rates will be measured in accordance with the NPDES
Storm Water Sampling Guidance Document (EPA-833-B-92-001) and the flow
monitoring equipment will be maintained throughout the deployment to ensure
functionality. NV5 will prepare a technical memorandum summarizing the results of
the continuous flow monitoring and will include an analysis of the observed flow
measurements compared with the observed rainfall, with a focus on observed flow
volumes for storm events less than or equal to the 85th percentile, 24-hour storm
event.
Table 2. Scope of Services and Approach for Services in Conjunction with Peninsula WMP
RFP Task Description and Approach
TASK 1 NPDES Program Administration: Including compliance planning and reporting
a. Program updates Provide program status updates include regulatory updates and stakeholder group
updates. We understand that our clients prefer updates and reports that are clear,
concise, and focused on action items and key points. Our approach is to provide
project and program status updates using the frequencies and methods preferred
by City staff. We can provide this service through in-person meetings, video
conferences, phone calls, emails, and texting.
b. Coordination Conduct and/or attend interagency meetings including those held by Watershed
Management Groups and the LA Permit Group, the County of LA, training
workshops, and the Regional Board. Report to City on content. Our approach is to
provide this service following the approach described in our program status updates
(RFP SOW 2.a).
c. Administration Administer Programs assessed under the Municipal NPDES Program, which include
(provisions related to) Monitoring and Reporting, Minimum Control Measures,
Watershed Management, TMDLs, and statewide pollutant provisions (e.g., trash).
TASK 2 Administer City’s Share of Peninsula WMG WMP Services
Watershed Meetings Tasks
a. Coordination Schedule monthly meetings, prepare agendas, meeting minutes, and presentations.
Our approach is to provide this service following the approach described in our
program status updates (RFP SOW 2.a). Note that the PVP WMG meetings are held
bi-monthly.
b. Attendance Attend South Santa Monica Bay Watershed Steering Committee meetings to
represent the PVP WMG. Our approach is to provide this service following the
approach described in our program status updates (RFP SOW 2.a).
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Table 2. Scope of Services and Approach for Services in Conjunction with Peninsula WMP
RFP Task Description and Approach
WMP Update Coordination and Reporting
Note: RFP SOW 2.c and 2.d include activities conducted by both JLHA and Geosyntec (subcontractor).
c. Coordination Coordinate other updated PVP Agency information and input into the PVP WMG
Reasonable Assurance Analysis (RAA) model and WMP. Our approach is to evaluate
water quality and flow data collected from the CIMP to: a) assess TMDL compliance;
b) assess BMP performance, as applicable; and c) assess the WMMS2 model used
for the previous RAA. Given the thorough calibration completed as part of the PVP
WMP update in 2021, RAA re-calibration will be conducted as needed/directed by
the PVP WMG. Geosyntec will confirm this based on the collected data and
coordinate with the PVP agencies to assess if and how the WMP may need to be
updated (e.g., incorporating new or updated projects).
d. RAA Modeling and
WMP revision
Revise the updated PVP WMP RAA model and WMP, as required. Depending on the
identified updates from RFP SOW 2.c, our approach is to: provide updates to the RAA
as required. For the purpose of this proposal, it is assumed that only re-runs of the
RAA will be required for project updates; no calibration updates or new projects will
be required to be modeled.
External and Alternative Compliance Options
e. Coordination Coordinate the pursuit of TMDL compliance, TMDL reconsideration, and Regional
Projects with agencies within and outside of the PVP WMG on an on-going, as
needed basis. Our approach is to: 1) identify potential Regional Projects and TMDL
extensions that assist the PVP WMG to achieve water quality compliance and 2)
correspond regularly and coordinate with agencies within and outside the PVP WMG
regarding potential Regional Projects and coordinate pursuit of TMDL extensions or
reconsiderations.
Implementation Develop project funding applications, assist with implementation of site-specific
geotechnical work, such as soil borings, and implement other activities to support
compliance options on an on-going, as needed basis.
Public Agency Activities
f. Training Activities Develop and deliver distinct training modules for Construction and Public Agency
Activities for all PVP WMG agencies, customized for each agency, to be delivered
on 2 separate occasions so that City staff/contractors have two choices of dates for
training. Our approach is to provide this service following the approach described in
our training presentation (RFP SOW 2.a) as needed/directed by the PVP WMG.
Watershed Report of Waste Discharge (ROWD)
g. Reporting Draft and finalize ROWD based on Watershed and Individual annual reports
including CIMP Integrated Monitoring Compliance Report. Per the Interpretive
Policy Memorandum on Reapplication Requirements for MS4 (EPAs August 9th
1996) and Code of Federal Regulations 40 CFR 122.41 (b), 122.46(a), 122.21(d), our
approach is to prepare an ROWD that will identify changes or improvements to the
stormwater management program and monitoring activities. Similar to the last
ROWD submitted in 2017, this ROWD will include descriptions of projects and
programs implemented to date, the planned maintenance and improvement of
programs for the upcoming 5 year term of the MS4 Permit, and the identification of
program to modify or refine to make the program more effective. Any comments
from individual Permittees within the Group can also be incorporated as an
attachment to the report. Submission of the ROWD will adhere to the April 24, 2017,
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RFP Task Description and Approach
guidance memo issued by the Los Angeles Water Board, or any subsequent revisions
or superseding documents they may publish.
Adaptive Management
h. Reporting Prepare an evaluation of the WMP every two years, adapting the WMP to become
more effective per the requirements of the MS4 Permit. Modifications to the WMP
will be implemented per the approved MS4 by the Regional Water Board. Similar to
our prior WMP evaluations conducted for the Group, and following the requirements
of MS4 Permit Part IX.E, our approach is to: 1) summarize recent water quality data
and trends, 2) provide a progress update on Regional Projects and other water
quality/volumetric management programs, 3) assess the effectiveness and
feasibility of WMP projects/programs implemented, 4) add or remove projects and
programs, and suggest alternatives, and 5) address comments from the City and PVP
WMG.
Review and Coordinate Deliverables with Other Peninsula WMP Agencies
i. Coordination Coordinate with other Peninsula WMP agencies to implement joint activities on an
on-going, as needed basis.
j. Review Review shared WMP scope of work deliverable produced by other agencies party
to the WMP, or their consultants, and provide comments on an on-going, as needed
basis. Our approach is to: 1) review the deliverable from both the City’s perspective
and the PVP WMG’s overall perspective and 2) provide comments and discuss with
other agencies or their consultants.
Applicable to All Tasks
k. Project
Management
Coordinate with project staff, report on progress, and QA/QC deliverables. To
effectively coordinate with all project staff, our approach is to establish clear
communication channels and conduct regular meetings, as detailed in our program
status updates (RFP SOW 1.a). These updates will report progress by tracking both
technical milestones and budget/schedule adherence. JLHA ensures the highest
quality standards through dedicated supervisory review of the Project Team's work
product by the Project Manager, Leads, and Principal-in-Charge, ensuring accuracy,
completeness, and adherence to best practices. This integrated approach results in
seamless collaboration, transparent progress updates, and superior service to the
City.
TASK 3 CIMP Implementation MOU Services
a. Non-Stormwater Outfall Screening Program
Source ID Investigation As needed: if another round of investigations are required by the updated MS4
Permit, investigate the prioritized outfalls with significant non-stormwater
discharge by deadline for source identification. If this is required, we will conduct
the investigation following the requirements of the MS4 Permit, and to the extent
possible, following the methods of the prior investigations conducted by the PVP
WMG.
Source ID Reporting As needed: If another report is required by the updated MS4 Permit, prepare a
report of the results of the source identification investigation prior to the specified
deadline upon completion of the investigation. If this is required, we will prepare the
report following the requirements of the MS4 Permit, and to the extent possible,
following the format of the prior report submitted to the LA Water Board by the PVP
WMG.
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RFP Task Description and Approach
b. Integrated Monitoring Compliance Report (IMCR)
Review Review and edit the IMCR annually per the requirements of the MS4 Permit. Our
approach will involve ensuring that the report meets the water quality monitoring
reporting requirements of the Monitoring and Reporting Program (MRP) detailed in
Attachment E of the MS4 Permit. This will include reviewing and editing receiving
water monitoring data for both wet and dry weather, stormwater outfall-based
monitoring data collected during qualifying rain events, and non-stormwater outfall-
based screening and monitoring data. We will ensure the report addresses reporting
requirements with all applicable Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements as
outlined in Attachments K through S of the MS4 Permit. We will also review the data
for accuracy and completeness, consistent with the Standard Monitoring Provisions,
and ensure that the report follows any submission guidance provided by the LA
Water Board.
c. Correspond with Monitoring Consultants
Coordinate Coordinate and facilitate communication amongst the City, the PVP WMG, and the
monitoring consultants. Provide assistance with monitoring contracts. Our
approach is to: 1) maintain communication availability for time-contingent decisions
such as storm event mobilization, 2) regularly review monitoring data and discuss
follow-up monitoring steps with monitoring consultants, and 3) provide summary
monitoring reports to the PVP WMG.
Applicable to All Tasks
d. Project
Management
Coordinate with PVP WMG, report on progress, and QA/QC deliverables. To
effectively coordinate with all project staff, our approach is to establish clear
communication channels and conduct regular meetings, as detailed in our program
status updates (RFP SOW 1.a). These updates will report progress by tracking both
technical milestones and budget/schedule adherence. JLHA ensures the highest
quality standards through dedicated supervisory review of the Project Team's work
product by the Project Manager, Leads, and Principal-in-Charge, ensuring accuracy,
completeness, and adherence to best practices. This integrated approach results in
seamless collaboration, transparent progress updates, and superior service to the
City.
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2. Organization and Staffing
2.1. Project Manager
Michelle Staffield, a registered Professional Engineer, will be the Project Manager and primary contact
person responsible for the overall delivery of the project. Project Leads Cameron McCullough and Jillian
Brickey are also available to fill in this role as needed.
2.2. Project Team
Figure 1 illustrates and Table 3 lists, respectively, the key personnel for this project and their typical project
roles.
2.3. Subcontracted Services
Geosyntec and NV5 will serve as subcontractors to assist with the following Scope of Services of the RFP:
• NV5: City-Specific Services Task 4
• Geosyntec: Services in Conjunction with Peninsula Water Management Group Tasks 2.c and 2.d
Subcontractor resumes and reference projects are included in Appendix B and C of the proposal. Their
standard rate schedules are incorporated in the Hourly Fee Schedule Section.
2.4. Statement of Availability
The Project Manager and key staff will be available and remain assigned to the extent proposed for the
duration of the contract. No person designated as “key” shall be removed or replaced without the proper
written concurrence of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. If changes occur, we will furnish the revised
Project Team information provided in this proposal.
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Table 3. Key Project Team Key Personnel and Roles
Program Title
(Expected Contribution %) Team Member Information
JLHA
Project Manager
30%
Name Michelle Staffield, PE, MSE, CPSWQ, QSD
Roles
POC, leads implementation of services and project team, oversees
budget and schedule, provides general technical assistance and
planning.
Principal In Charge
10%
Name John Hunter, PE
Roles As-needed support, with a focus on communication and negotiation
with key stakeholders.
Project Lead
10%
Name Cameron McCullough, MS, CPSWQ, QSD/P, IGP ToR
Roles Technical focus on field services, compliance reporting, staff training,
public outreach, and statewide trash requirements
Project Lead
10%
Name Jillian Brickey, MS, CPSWQ, QSD/P, CGP ToR
Roles Technical focus on land development and construction.
Technical Support
5%
Name Chris Chew, PE
Roles Plan review and engineering oversight.
Technical Support
5%
Name Michelle Kim, MSE, CPSWQ, QSD
Roles Assists Project Manager/Leads and provides as-needed technical
assistance.
Technical Support
10%
Name Hugo Garcia, CPSWQ, CESSWI, QSD/P
Roles Technical focus on Trash TMDL and Statewide Trash Provisions
requirements. Assists in implementation of services.
Compliance Inspector
20%
Name Glenn Cajar, CPESC, CESSWI, QSP, QISP
Roles Assists in implementing and leading field services, including NPDES
inspections and investigations.
Geosyntec (Subcontractor)
Senior Principal Engineer
10%
Name Chris Wessel (Subcontractor: Geosyntec)
Roles Project delivery for RAA model revision
Senior Professional Engineer
35%
Name Curtis Fang (Subcontractor: Geosyntec)
Roles Project delivery for RAA model revision
Professional Scientist
55%
Name Elizabeth Gallo (Subcontractor: Geosyntec)
Roles Project delivery for RAA model revision
NV5 (Subcontractor)
Principal
2.5%
Name David Renfrew (Subcontractor: NV5)
Roles Project delivery for continuous flow monitoring
Senior III
15%
Name Garth Engelhorn (Subcontractor: NV5)
Roles Project delivery for continuous flow monitoring
Senior II
2.5%
Name Jacqueline McMillen (Subcontractor: NV5)
Roles Project delivery for continuous flow monitoring
Associate III Name Nicholas Poser (Subcontractor: NV5)
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Table 3. Key Project Team Key Personnel and Roles
Program Title
(Expected Contribution %) Team Member Information
30% Roles Project delivery for continuous flow monitoring
Associate II
15%
Name Sam Brogadir (Subcontractor: NV5)
Roles Project delivery for continuous flow monitoring
Associate II
25%
Name Harsho Sanyal (Subcontractor: NV5)
Roles Project delivery for continuous flow monitoring
Associate I
10%
Name Matt Muilenburg (Subcontractor: NV5)
Roles Project delivery for continuous flow monitoring
Figure 1. Organizational Chart
City of
Rancho Palos
Verdes
Principal
John H.
Project
Manager
Michelle S.
Technical
Support
Hugo G.
Technical
Support
Chris C.
Technical
Support
Michelle Kim
Compliance
Inspector
Glenn C.
Subcontractor
Geosyntec
Subcontractor
NV5
Project Lead
Cameron M.
Project Lead
Jillian B.
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3. Staff Qualifications and Experience
John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc. (JLHA) is an environmental consulting corporation founded in 1985.
We specialize in assisting municipalities implement water quality and conservation programs. We
currently implement elements of these programs to over 40 local municipalities. Within the Dominguez
Channel and Santa Monica Bay watersheds, this includes the cities of Compton, Hawthorne, Hermosa
Beach, Inglewood, Lomita, and West Hollywood. Specific programs we assist with include NPDES,
stormwater pollution prevention, watershed management, sewer overflow prevention, water
conservation, and recycling. Services include program administration, planning, reporting, and funding, as
well as inspections, engineering, monitoring, and public education.
3.1. Prior Experience
Our firm’s experience in Municipal NPDES begins with the inception of MS4 Permits in the 1990s. Table 4
of this proposal includes a complete list of the MS4 NPDES services we provide to current municipal
clients, as well as our years of service. These services are similar to those listed in the RFP, and include the
following:
44 cities, 4 Watershed Management Groups (WMGs): Program management or technical support,
48 cities: Field inspections, including evaluation of LID, construction, and industrial/commercial
BMPs,
43 cities, 3 WMGs: Compliance reporting (e.g., MS4 NPDES Permits, TMDLs, and WMPs),
37 cities, 4 WMGs: Staff training,
44 cities, 4 WMGs: WMP/TMDL Program assistance,
42 cities: Funding assistance, including the SCW Program and grants,
40 cities: Public education,
26 cities: Plan review of LID Plans, WQMPs, and SWPPPs,
4 WMGs, 2 cities: Water quality monitoring.
The following are several similar projects in the last few years, including the relevant team member
managing them:
Updating WMPs and (C)IMPs for the Lower Los Angeles River (LLAR), Lower San Gabriel River
(LSGR), Nearshore (Long Beach), and Peninsula Cities WMGs. (Jillian Brickey, Michelle Kim,
Cameron McCullough, John Hunter. 2021-2025.)
Representing the Cities of Glendale, Diamond Bar, Villa Park, Compton, and South Gate, and
assisting the City of LA in MS4 NPDES compliance audits conducted by state and federal
regulators. (Cameron McCullough, Jillian Brickey, Michelle Staffield, Hugo Garcia. 2019-2024.)
Assisting three cities in the South Bay in responding to MS4 NOVs and penalties issued by the LA
Water Board, including drafting technical arguments. (Cameron McCullough, John Hunter,
Michelle Staffield. 2024.)
Preparing over 20 applications and securing funding for SCWP infrastructure projects. (Jillian
Brickey, Michelle Staffield, Michelle Kim, Cameron McCullough, Hugo Garcia. 2019-2024.)
Administering a grant for the Ford Park Stormwater Capture Project in Bell Gardens. (Jillian
Brickey. 2023.)
Conducting 6,000 industrial/commercial facility inspections in 20 months for the City of LA.
(Cameron McCullough. 2022-2024.)
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Preparing MS4 Permit guidance documents and holding training for City of LA WPD staff.
(Cameron McCullough. 2023-2024.)
Training the Dominguez Channel WMG members in the CII Permit. (Cameron McCullough. 2023.)
Conducting trash generation studies for 24 local municipalities. (Hugo Garcia. 2019-2024.)
Our interagency compliance planning experience includes serving as the lead consultant for the
development of the WMPs for the LLAR, LSGR, Nearshore, and Peninsula Cities WMGs. This included
oversight of the development of Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Programs (CIMPs). Together the
member agencies of these Watershed Groups represent 20 MS4 NPDES Permittees. We also serve as the
consultant team lead for the Nearshore, LLAR, LSGR, and Peninsula Cities WMGs. Services include
administering monitoring activities, overseeing the development of and submitting funding applications
for SCW Program projects, preparing watershed annual reports, holding technical committee meetings,
and implementing other relevant tasks such as feasibility studies.
We also represent municipal clients in WMGs for Ballona Creek, Beach Cities, Dominguez Channel, Los
Cerritos Channel, Marina del Rey, Upper Los Angeles River, and Upper San Gabriel River. Through our
work in the Dominguez Channel and Los Cerritos Channel WMGs, we are versed in the requirements of
the upcoming CII NPDES Permit. In Orange County we represent six municipal clients in WMG planning
activities led by the Orange County Public Works.
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Table 4. Municipal NPDES Clients and Services
Local cities served (48) and years of service
Arcadia: 30 Culver City: 2 Inglewood: 10 Lynwood: 11 Rolling Hills: 16 South Gate: 34
Artesia: 11 Diamond Bar: 18 La Habra: 14 Manhattan Beach: 15 Rancho Palos Verdes: 31 South Pasadena: 20
Baldwin Park: 5 Downey: 14 La Mirada: 8 Monterey Park: 20 San Gabriel: 5 Stanton: 18
Buena Park: 4 Fullerton: 8 Laguna Woods: 5 Norwalk: 15 San Marino: 5 Temple City: 22
Burbank: 8 Glendale: 12 Lakewood: 10 Paramount: 11 Santa Fe Springs: 9 Villa Park: 12
Cerritos: 10 Hawaiian Gardens: 13 Lomita: 10 Pasadena: 10 Seal Beach: 20 West Covina: 10
Compton: 5 Hawthorne: 25 Long Beach: 11 Pico Rivera: 9 Signal Hill: 40 West Hollywood: 30
Covina: 17 Hermosa Beach: 5 Los Angeles: 3 Placentia: 12 South El Monte: 8 Whittier: 11
Services offered
Category Brief description Cities served
Program administration
1. Administrative support Program oversight, City representation, and/or technical and regulatory support 48
2. Funding Grant/SCWP application and management and/or SCWP Plan and Report preparation 42
3. Reporting Annual Report, TMDL Report, WMP Report, and/or Monitoring Report preparation 46
4. Monitoring oversight Oversight of surface water quality monitoring subcontractors 22
Control measure implementation
5. Compliance planning Program and project planning to comply with NPDES, TMDLs, and WMPs 48
6. Plan review LID Plan, WQMP, SWPPP and other NPDES-related plan review 26
7. Trash provisions Trash TMDL and Trash Provisions planning and implementation 41
8. Training Staff training in NPDES requirements, either in-person, remote, or online 41
9. Field inspections Construction, industrial/commercial, municipal site and/or LID BMP inspections 48
10. Public outreach Public outreach content development and distribution 40
Services provided by City
Cities with all or most services provided (39)
All services: Diamond Bar, Downey, Lakewood, Lynwood, Norwalk, Paramount, Pico Rivera, Rancho Palos Verdes, Signal Hill,
South Gate, Whittier. All services except #4: Culver City, Fullerton, La Habra, Monterey Park, Pasadena, Placentia, Seal Beach,
South El Monte, Stanton, Villa Park, West Covina, West Hollywood. All services except #6: Artesia, Cerritos, Compton, Hawaiian
Gardens, La Mirada, Long Beach. All services except #4 and #6: Arcadia, Glendale, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood,
Lomita, San Gabriel, San Marino, South Pasadena, Temple City.
Cities with select services provided as labeled (9)
Baldwin Park (1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 10), Buena Park (9), Burbank (1, 2, 3, 5, 7), Covina (1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9), Laguna Woods (1, 5, 6, 9), Los
Angeles (1, 5, 8, 9), Manhattan Beach (9), Rolling Hills (7), Santa Fe Springs (2, 3, 4, 6, 9)
3.2. Staff Qualifications
Resumes of the Project Manager and key staff, detailing their experience, credentials, and education, can be found
in Appendix A of this proposal.
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3.3. Reference Projects
Table 5 is a list of client references we have provided similar scope of services. Additional references are
available at the request of the City.
Table 5. References
Agency Name Data Field Reference Information Relationship
Compton
Contact/Title John Strickland, Director of Public Works Michelle S. services
as project manager,
Cameron M. as
project lead.
Address 205 S Willowbrook Ave, Compton, CA 90220
Telephone (310) 605-5505, jstrickland@comptoncity.org
JLHA services Municipal NPDES including water quality monitoring
Hermosa
Beach
Contact/Title Douglas Krauss, Environmental Programs Manager Michelle S. services
as project manager,
Cameron M. as
project lead.
Address 1315 Valley Dr, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Telephone (310) 750-3603, dkrauss@hermosabeach.gov
JLHA services Municipal NPDES
Lomita
Contact/Title Lina Hernandez, Assistant City Manager Michelle S. services
as project manager,
Cameron M. as
project lead.
Address 24300 Narbonne Ave, Lomita, CA 90717
Telephone (310) 325-7110 x 151, lina.hernandez@lomitacity.com
JLHA services Municipal NPDES
Long Beach,
Nearshore
Watershed
Contact/Title Colin Averill, Stormwater Division Manager Jillian B. services as
project manager,
Michelle K. as
project lead.
Address 411 W Ocean Blvd, 5th Floor, Long Beach, CA 90802
Telephone 562.570.6679, colin.averill@longbeach.gov
JLHA services Municipal NPDES, WMP/IMP assistance
Lower Los
Angeles River
Watershed
Management
Group,
South Gate
Contact/Title Gladis Deras, Chair/City
John H. and Michelle
K. service as lead
WMG consultants.
Address 8650 California Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
Telephone (323) 563-9576, gderas@sogate.org
JLHA services Municipal NPDES, WMP/IMP assistance, IW/FOG Control
Lower San
Gabriel River
Watershed
Management
Group,
Lakewood
Contact/Title Konya Vivanti, Environmental Programs Manager
John H. and Michelle
K. service as lead
WMG consultants.
Address 5050 Clark Ave, Lakewood CA, 90712
Telephone (562) 866-9771 ext. 2507, kvivanti@lakewoodcity.org
JLHA services WMP/IMP assistance
West
Hollywood
Contact/Title Matt Magener, Environmental Programs Coordinator Michelle S. services
as primary project
manager, Cameron
M. as project lead.
Address 8300 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, 90069
Telephone (323) 848-6894, mmagener@weho.org
JLHA services Municipal NPDES
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4. Project Schedule
Figure 2 illustrates the critical-path-method schedule for completion of the tasks and sub-tasks listed
under the scope of services.
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RPF Task Deliverable # January February March April May June July August September October November December Note
1.a 1
Continuous service
1.b 2,7
As needed service
1.c As needed service
1.d 3
Continuous service
1.e 4
Continuous, as needed service
1.f Continuous service
1.g As needed service
1.h 5
The individual report will be due
12/15
1.h 5
The watershed reports will be due
6/15 and 12/15
1.h 5
The expenditure report will be due
12/31
1.h 5
The plan will be due 4/1
1.i Continuous, as needed service
1.j As needed service
2.a 8,9
Annual - date set by the City
2.b Continuous, as needed service
2.c Continuous service
2.d 10,14,16
Continuous, as needed service
2.e 11,12
Illicit discharge investigations, as
needed service.
2.f
2.g 13,10
As needed service
2.h 6,15
Continuous service
Task 3 Program Funding 3 As needed service
Task 4 Monitoring 4 Continuous service
1.a 1
At frequency set by City
1.b At frequency set by City
1.c Continuous service
2.a 2,3
Continuous service
2.b Continuous service
2.c
2.d 4
2.e Continuous, as needed service
2.f 5
As needed service
2.g 7
The ROWD draft report will be due no
later than 1/15/2026. The ROWD final
report will be due 3/15/2026.
2.h 6
The Adaptive Management draft
report will be due no later than
1/15/2026. The Adaptive
Management final report will be due
3/15/2026.
2.i Continuous, as needed service
2.j Continuous, as needed service
2.k Continuous service
3.a 9
As needed service
3.b 8
3.c As needed service
3.d Continuous service
Schedule for WMP and RAA revisions
dependent on when or if the Regional
Board provides requests for revisions.
Task 3 CIMP Implementation
MOU Services
City-Specific Services
Task 1 Provide Municipal
NPDES Program Services
Task 2 Administer City Control
Programs
Services in Conjunction
with Peninsula WMG
Task 1 NPDES Program
Administration
Task 2 Administer City's Share
of Peninsula WMG EWMP
Services
Provide project and program status updates
Assist in developing program cost estimates and cost share agreements, when requested
Represent the City in meetings/correspondence with program stakeholders when requested
Assess program compliance and recommend actions. Review and comment on program documents
Assist in preparing new program documents
Share technical program information and expertise with City staff
Assist in planning and implementing compliance studies as needed
Prepare the Individual Annual Report
Prepare the Watershed Annual Report
Develop, operate, and maintain a new accessible online database of Program records
Assist with other Municipal NPDES services as needed
Develop and provide Municipal NPDES training for city staff as applicable
Assist in developing and implementing pollutant control projects and programs not identified in this scope of services, as requested
Update records for pollutant-generating facilities with available information
Administer Planning and Development Programs
Schedule/conduct Clean Bay Restaurants (CBR) Program, BMP inspections, illicit discharge investigations, follow-up, issue enforcement notices
Attend events and assist with City community events such as Whale of a Day and 4th of July to promote pollution prevention
Update and develop educational materials and content, as needed
Coordinate with City staff, report on progress, and QA/QC deliverables
Assist with NPDES Program Funding: Provide updates, prepare applications, and assist in developing and administering program estimates for fees, as requested
Provide program status updates include regulatory updates and stakeholder group updates
Conduct and/or attend interagency meetings including those held by Watershed Management Groups and the LA Permit Group, the County of LA, training workshops, and the Regional Board. Report to City on content
Administer Programs assessed under the Municipal NPDES Program, which include (provisions related to) Monitoring and Reporting, MCMs, Watershed Management, TMDLs, and statewide pollutant provisions (e.g., trash)
Schedule bi-monthly meetings, prepare agendas, meeting minutes, and presentations
Attend South Santa Monica Bay Watershed Steering Committee meetings to represent the PVP WMG
Coordinate other updated PVP WMG Agency information and input into the PVP WMG Reasonable Assurance Analysis (RAA) model and WMP
Revise the updated PVP WMP RAA model and WMP, as required
Coordinate the pursuit of TMDL compliance, TMDL reconsideration, and Regional Projects with agencies within and outside of the PVP WMG on an on-going, as needed basis.
Draft and finalize Report of Water Discharge (ROWD) based on Watershed and Individual annual reports including CIMP Integrated Monitoring Compliance Report
Prepare an evaluation of the WMP every two years, adapting the WMP to become more effective per the requirements of the MS4 Permit
Coordinate with other Peninsula WMP agencies to implement joint activities on an on-going, as needed basis
Coordinate with City staff, report on progress, and QA/QC deliverables
Conduct NSO Screening Program. Investigate the prioritized outfalls with significant non-stormwater discharge for source identification and/or prepare a report of the results of the source identification investigation
Review and edit the Integrated Monitoring Compliance Report (IMCR) annually per the requirements of the MS4 Permit
Coordinate with PVP WMG, report on progress, and QA/QC deliverables
Prepare the Measure W Progress Report
Prepare the Measure W Annual Plan
Provide continuous flow monitoring services at two Los Angeles Harbor-Cabrillo Marina outfall locations to determine if the canyons effectively retain the 85th percentile, 24-hour storm event
Develop and provide customized Construction and Public Agency Activities training for all PVP WMG agencies, to be delivered on two separate dates for city staff/contractor availability.
Review shared WMP scope of work deliverable produced by other agencies party to the WMP, or their consultants, and provide comments on an ongoing, as needed basis
Coordinate and facilitate communication amongst the City, the PVP WMG, and the monitoring consultants. Provide assistance with monitoring contracts
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5. Quality Control Plan
JLHA is committed to ensuring that all deliverables meet the City's needs through rigorous quality control
procedures and clearly defined staff responsibilities. Our Quality Control (QC) Plan involves a multi-stage
review process. Initially, the responsible Project Team members will conduct thorough self-checks on their
work product for accuracy and completeness. Subsequently, relevant Technical Leads will perform
detailed technical reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and project specifications. Finally, the
Project Manager and Principal-in-Charge hold ultimate responsibility for verifying that deliverables align
with the City's requirements and expectations before submission. This layered approach, with defined
responsibilities at each stage, ensures the quality and reliability of all project deliverables.
6. Acceptance of Conditions
We accept all conditions as outlined in the City’s RFP document and Sample Professional Services
Agreement. We have no exceptions or suggested changes to note.
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Appendix A: JLHA Resumes
The following section includes the resumes and certifications of JLHA key personnel.
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Michelle Staffield, PE, MSE, CPSWQ, QSD
Project Manager
Michelle Staffield has 18 years of experience in the water quality
field, specializing in surface water quality regulation in local
regions including Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego.
Her experiences include managing the development and
implementation of point and non-point source programs—
including NPDES and TMDL programs for municipalities—
funding, including the Safe, Clean Water Program, assisting and
training municipal staff in their in-house NPDES programs, and
representing client interests in interactions with regulators and
other stakeholders.
Recent Experience and Project Qualifications
Michelle serves as a Project Manager and technical lead on various stormwater infrastructure projects for
municipalities involving planning, review, and implementation. In this role her relevant experiences and tasks
include implementing and managing NPDES municipal permit provisions such as watershed management and
TMDL compliance, Best Management Practices (BMPs) and Low Impact Development (LID) for planning and
land development, construction, and industrial/commercial activities, public information and participation,
and general programs management and technical assistance. She is also involved in the development and
review of Watershed and Stormwater Management Programs, Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs),
and LID Plans.
Municipal NPDES Permit Management: Some of Michelle’s current client-specific responsibilities include:
Reviewing LID Plans following the standards of the Los Angeles County area-wide MS4 Permit for the
cities of Covina, Diamond Bar, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, Long Beach, Lynwood, Monterey Park,
Norwalk, Pasadena, Pico Rivera, Rancho Palos Verdes, Santa Fe Springs, Signal Hill, South El Monte,
South Gate, West Hollywood, West Covina, and Whittier.
Reviewing WQMPs following the standards of the North Orange County area-wide MS4 Permit for the
cities of Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, Laguna Woods, Placentia, Seal Beach, Stanton, and Villa Park.
(WQMPs are the Orange County-equivalent of Los Angeles County’s LID Plans.)
Serving as point-of-contact with project engineers for the LID Plan and WQMP review process.
Conducting post-construction BMP verification and maintenance inspections for the cities of Covina,
Diamond Bar, Downey, Fullerton, Hawaiian Gardens, La Habra, Laguna Woods, Norwalk, Placentia,
Rancho Palos Verdes, Seal Beach, Signal Hill, Stanton, West Hollywood, and Whittier.
Assisting in municipal TMDL compliance activities, including the preparation of Trash TMDL studies
and compliance reports, and Bacteria TMDL studies and Load Reduction Strategy reports.
Assisting in NPDES program management for the cities of Compton, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach,
Inglewood, Lomita, Rancho Palos Verdes, Signal Hill, and West Hollywood. Tasks include serving as a
point-of-contact with City staff, representing city interests at watershed meetings and other related
meetings and hearings, and preparing the Individual Annual Report.
Watershed Management: Through representation of municipal clients’ stakeholder interests, Michelle also
participates in the development and implementation of watershed management programs and monitoring
programs for the Dominguez Channel, Los Cerritos Channel, Lower Los Angeles River, Lower San Gabriel
River, and Peninsula Cities.
Education
M.S., Civil Engineering, LMU
B.S., Ecology, Behavior, & Evolution, UCSD
Certifications
CA Professional Civil Engineer (#88904)
CPSWQ, EnviroCert (#1136)
QSD, CASCA (#26529)
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John L. Hunter, PE
Principal
Mr. Hunter serves as the Principal of JLHA. He has over 30
years of experience in municipal environmental programs
and currently oversees or otherwise assists with: (1)
elements of over 40 separate municipal NPDES programs
that covers sub-programs such as: watershed and
stormwater management, TMDL implementation, plan
reviews, industrial and construction inspections, training,
O&M activities, public outreach, and monitoring and
reporting; (2) elements of 30 municipal Safe, Clean Water Programs, (3) eleven municipal FOG or Industrial
Waste programs encompassing permitting, inspections and enforcement; (4) six municipal Used Oil Recycling
programs; (5) three municipal Beverage Container Recycling programs; and (6) two water conservation
programs.
Related Experience
Representation, Advocacy, and Leadership
Since May 2016, Mr. Hunter has served as the chair for the LA Permit Group, which facilitates discussions and
provides area wide Permit updates to affected parties within LA County that are under the Regional MS4 NPDES
Permit. He coordinates this role with staff from the County of Los Angeles, as well as other Permit stakeholders.
Historically, he has also chaired the Los Angeles River Watershed Management Committee and the Santa
Monica Bay Bacterial TMDL J7 Subcommittee.
For decades Mr. Hunter has regularly represented client interests in meetings with Regional Board staff and
members, most recently regarding topics such WMPs, CIMPs, TMDLs, trash provisions, and other new Permit
mandates. Most recently this included providing written and oral comments on the 2021 Regional MS4 NPDES
Permit on behalf of the Lower San Gabriel River and Lower LA River Watershed Management Groups.
Through these experiences, Mr. Hunter has played a leadership role in the continued countywide development
and implementation of the Municipal NPDES Program in the LA Region.
Watershed Management and Safe, Clean Water Program
Mr. Hunter serves as the Principal-in-Charge for contracted program administration and implementation
assistance to the Lower Los Angeles River Watershed Group, the Lower San Gabriel River Watershed Group,
the Peninsula Cities Watershed Group, and the Long Beach Near-shore watersheds. Services overseen include
preparation and adaptive management of the WMPs, CIMP monitoring, annual compliance reporting, project
concept planning, and SCWP application preparation. This includes presenting SCWP funding projects to the
Watershed Area Steering Committees (WASCs). He also participates as needed in the Upper Los Angeles River
Watershed Group, the Dominguez Channel Watershed Group, and the Los Cerritos Channel Watershed Group.
Total Maximum Daily Loads and NPDES Permit Implementation
Mr. Hunter oversaw development of the Reach 1 Metals TMDL Implementation Plan on behalf of nine local
agencies. The Plan was used as a source document for the Compliance Schedule in the Lower LA River WMP.
He has also administered Trash TMDL studies and associated compliance reports for 19 cities, and continues
to oversee the development and implementation of the federally required NPDES Municipal Permit Minimum
Control Measures for over 30 cities.
Over 30 years of project experience
Education
B.S. Chemical Engineering, CSULB
B.S. Biological Sciences, UCI
Certifications and Licenses
CA Professional Chemical Engineer, 4724
CA Registered Environmental Assessor, 0900
CA Hazardous Substance Removal, A3382
CA General Engineering License, A-582340
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Cameron McCullough, CPSWQ, QSD/P, IGP ToR
Director
Cameron McCullough has 21 years of experience in the
environmental compliance field, specializing in municipal surface
water quality. His experience includes municipal NPDES, TMDL,
and SSO control programs administration and implementation,
funding—including the Safe, Clean Water Program, compliance
planning, staff training, and representing client interests in
interactions with regulators and other stakeholders.
Recent experience and qualifications
Mr. McCullough currently serves as a contracted project manager
and primary contact for nine local cities’ surface water quality programs and provides as-needed general
technical assistance to 28 local cities. Programs administered include those for state NPDES stormwater
discharge permits (MS4, IGP, CGP), state non-stormwater discharge permits and orders (e.g., sanitary sewer
overflows and drinking water system discharges), and local ordinances related to these programs (e.g., for the
Safe, Clean Water Program, stormwater and urban runoff pollution prevention, and FOG/Industrial Waste
Control). The table below lists specific clients, roles, and tasks for relevant contracted services.
Relevant Experience Currently or Recently Provided
Project Manager for contracted Municipal NPDES Program implementation assistance
Clients Arcadia, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, San Gabriel, South Pasadena, Stanton, Villa Park, and West
Covina (9 cities total)
Tasks Varies per client, including client representation with watershed groups and regulators, program
administration, WMP/TMDL/trash prohibition compliance planning, training, reporting, studies, and
oversight of control programs such as inspections and public outreach.
Budget $600,000/year total
Lead Technical Support for as-needed Municipal NPDES technical assistance
Clients The clients listed above, as well as Artesia, Baldwin Park, Compton, Covina, Diamond Bar, Downey,
Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Lomita, Long Beach, Monterey Park, Norwalk, Paramount, Pasadena, Pico
Rivera, RPV, Temple City, West Hollywood, and Whittier (28 total)
Tasks Varies per client, including but not limited to staff training, NPDES Permit compliance inquiries, and
assistance with strategic WMP/TMDL compliance planning.
Lead Technical Support for contracted Safe, Clean Water Program (SCWP) implementation assistance
Clients The 28 clients listed above, and Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, and Lynwood (31 total)
Tasks Varies per client, including Annual Plan and Expenditure Report development and preparation, and
general technical assistance. For Burbank (2020), Diamond Bar (2020), and South Pasadena (2 in 2020,
1 in 2021), tasks included project concept planning and TRP application preparation.
Project Manager for Watershed Management Group Reporting and WMP Adaptive Management
Clients Agencies within the Lower LA River and Lower San Gabriel River Watershed Management Groups
Tasks Administering the preparation and adaptive management of WMPs and watershed reporting.
Client Representation for NPDES Program Audits
Clients Compton (2024), Diamond Bar (‘19), Glendale (‘20), Seal Beach (‘10, ‘06), South Gate (‘24), Stanton
(‘14, ‘10), Villa Park (‘19)
Tasks Represented cities in MS4 NPDES Permit compliance audits from Cal EPA and Federal EPA.
21 years of project experience
Education
M.S., Applied Mathematics, CSULB
B.S., Physics, CSULB
Certifications
CPSWQ, EnviroCert (#0842)
QSD/QSP, CASQA (#22706)
IGP Trainer of Record, CASQA (#079)
Affiliations
Phi Beta Kappa Society
Society for Industrial & Applied Math
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Jillian Brickey, MS, CPSWQ, QSD/P, CGP ToR
Project Manager
Jillian Brickey has 19 years of experience in environmental
management, specializing in stormwater and watershed
management and water conservation. Her relevant experiences
include implementing and managing NPDES municipal Permit
programs for Low Impact Development, Development Construction,
and TMDL/watershed management. Tasks include includes plan
review and approval, reporting, training municipal staff in program
implementation, and representing client interests in interactions
with regulators and other stakeholders.
Recent Experience and Project Qualifications
Municipal NPDES Permit Management: Ms. Brickey serves as a Programs Manager of municipal NPDES Permit
programs for multiple cities throughout the Southland. NPDES Permits managed include all elements of the MS4 and
CGP Permits, including erosion/sediment control and Low Impact Development (LID) for construction projects, and
TMDL implementation for water bodies impaired by trash, metals, toxics, and bacteria. Through these management
activities, she has:
Represented cities in MS4 NPDES Permit New Development compliance audits from the Regional Water
Quality Control Board. (Seal Beach: 2010, 2015, South Gate: 2024, Stanton: 2010).
Developed TMDL compliance plans for Metals, Toxics, Bacteria, and Trash. (Lower Los Angeles River, Lower
San Gabriel River, Long Beach Nearshore Watersheds: 2013-2016.)
Served as primary contact with clients and represented their interests when interacting with regulators.
(Covina, La Habra, Seal Beach, South Pasadena, Stanton, Pasadena, West Hollywood).
Developed Stormwater Quality Management Programs (Seal Beach: 2011), LID compliance guideline
documents (Gateway cities, 2014), and LID ordinances (2014).
Held CGP QSD/QSP training as a CGP ToR (Pasadena, 2016) and led over one hundred municipal training
sessions in MS4 and CGP Permits. (Over 20 municipal clients: 2008-2016).
Reviewed on behalf of municipal clients hundreds of LID Plans, WQMPs, and SWPPPs and verified proper
installation and maintenance of hundreds of LID BMPs.
Supervised JLHA plan checking staff.
Watershed Management: Ms. Brickey served as a Project Manager for the development of the WMPs for the Lower
Los Angeles River and Lower San Gabriel River Watershed Groups (2013-2016). The WMPs were developed by MS4
Permittees with shared watershed boundaries, with the objective of achieving surface water quality standards. Tasks
included evaluating existing control measures and developing new control measures and compliance schedules to
achieve water quality standards. She also oversaw the development and implementation of LID ordinances as
required by the WMP development process. This included preparing a LID Ordinance Equivalency Demonstration for
the City of Long Beach.
She has also led multi-jurisdictional workshops and technical committees on watershed management program
implementation, and engaged with Regional Water Quality Control Board members, staff, and non-governmental
organizations in support of contested issues regarding the watershed management compliance approach. Through
representation of municipal clients’ stakeholder interests, Ms. Brickey has also participated in the development of
watershed management programs and monitoring programs for the Upper Los Angeles River, Upper San Gabriel
River, and Peninsula Cities Watershed Groups (2013-present).
19 Years of Experience in Water Quality
Education
M.S., Environmental Science, CSUF
B.S., Zoology, Cal State Poly Pomona
Certifications
CPSWQ, EnviroCert (#0845)
QSD/QSP, CASQA (#22731)
CGP Trainer of Record, CASQA
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Chris Chew, PE, QSD
Staff Civil Engineer
Overview
Mr. Chew serves as a Staff Civil Engineer. He has over 20 years of municipal experience reviewing structural and
architectural plans. His specialty lies in reviewing such plans for compliance with Permits (including MS4), City
ordinances (including LID and Green Streets /Erosion Control), Building Codes, and other State Laws.
Education
M.S. Civil Engineering, Texas Tech University
B.S. Civil Engineering, Texas Tech University
Certifications and Licenses
CA Professional Civil Engineer (#47147)
Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD)
Related Experience
With JLHA (Starting 2021)
Reviews structural and architectural plans and residential and large and complicated buildings for compliance
with the MS4 Permit, City Ordinances and State Law.
Interacts with developers to facilitate completion of their projects.
Code Consultant.
City of Glendale, Principal Civil Engineer (2015-2020)
Supervise and manage the Land Development, GIS, Surveying, Real Property, Stormwater and Wastewater
Sections.
Supervise and manage the review of grading and public improvement plans, encroachment plans, subdivision
maps, covenant and agreements, street vacations and dedications.
Update City’s ordinances relating to engineering requirements in the Glendale Municipal Code, Glendale
Building Code and Low Impact Development Ordinance.
Review development plans for construction and code compliance.
Represent the City of Glendale in meetings with other public agencies relating to wastewater and stormwater
issues.
Manage and implement the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program.
Responsible for the management of the Wastewater contracts with City of Los Angeles relating to the
Amalgamated System and the Los Angeles Glendale Water Reclamation Plant.
Manage wastewater rate study involving cost of service analysis.
Solicit, prepare, and manage professional service agreements.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other City staffs on development projects.
Review City Council’s staff report submittals.
Review and evaluate employee’s job performance.
City of Glendale, Senior Civil Engineer (2009-2015)
Supervise and manage the Land Development, GIS, and Surveying Groups.
Review development plans for construction and code compliance.
Determine requirements for subdivisions, grading permits, construction permits and bonds.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other City staffs on development projects.
Review Council’s staff report submittals.
Response to citizen’s requests and complaints.
Manage the construction of federally funded slope repair project and supervise the analysis and reports on
disputed construction costs, procedures, bids, and contract.
Oversee preparation and revision of maps, surveys, wastewater records, and the storage and filing of various
records and project files.
Develop a handbook that describes the permitting procedures for various permits.
Review and evaluate employee’s job performance.
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Michelle Kim, MSE, CPSWQ, QSD
Project Engineer
Michelle Kim has 18 years of experience in the water
quality industry, which includes potable water,
wastewater, and stormwater. Michelle serves as a
Project Manager and technical lead on various
stormwater infrastructure projects for municipalities
involving planning, review, implementation, and
funding (including the Safe Clean Water Program).
Her relevant experiences and tasks include
implementing and managing NPDES municipal
permit provisions such as watershed management
and TMDL compliance, Best Management Practices
(BMPs) and Low Impact Development (LID) for planning and land development, construction,
industrial/commercial activities, and public information and participation. She is also involved in the
development and review of Watershed Management Programs (WMPs), Water Quality Management Plans
(WQMPs), and LID Plans. Her experience also includes compliance planning, staff training, and representing
client interests in interactions with regulators and other stakeholders.
Michelle’s client-specific responsibilities at JLHA include:
Reviewing LID Plans following the standards of the Los Angeles County area-wide MS4 Permit for the
Cities of Covina, Diamond Bar, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, Long Beach, Lynwood, Monterey Park,
Norwalk, Pasadena, Rancho Palos Verdes, Santa Fe Springs, Signal Hill, South El Monte, South Gate,
West Covina, West Hollywood, and Whittier.
Reviewing WQMPs following the standards of the North Orange County area-wide MS4 Permit for the
Cities of La Habra, Placentia, Seal Beach, Stanton, and Villa Park. (WQMPs are the Orange County-
equivalent of Los Angeles County’s LID Plans.)
Serving as point-of-contact with project engineers for the LID Plan and WQMP review process.
Conducting post-construction BMP verification inspections.
Conducting training to municipal staff on LID.
Assisting in municipal TMDL compliance activities, including the preparation of Trash TMDL studies
and compliance reports, and Bacteria TMDL studies and Load Reduction Strategy reports.
Assisting in MS4 Permit Project Management for the Cities of Diamond Bar, Downey, La Mirada, Long
Beach, Lynwood, Monterey Park, Pico Rivera, Temple City, and Whittier. Tasks include serving as a
point-of-contact with city staff, representing city interests at watershed meetings and other NPDES-
related meetings and hearings, and preparing Annual Reports.
Assisting in Watershed Management efforts under the LA County area-wide MS4 Permit. This includes
management of the Lower Los Angeles River Watershed Management Group (WMG), Lower San
Gabriel River WMG, and Long Beach Nearshore WMG. Tasks include administering meetings,
managing subcontractors, representing the groups in interactions with regulators, and preparing
compliance reports, such as Watershed Annual Reports, WMP Progress Reports, and Adaptive
Management reports.
18 years of project experience
Education
M.S., Civil Engineering, Loyola Marymount
B.S., Environmental Science, UC Berkeley
B.A., Public Health, UC Berkeley
Certifications
CPSWQ, EnviroCert (#1134)
QSD, CASQA (#26504)
EIT, NCEES (#141554)
Grade 3 Laboratory Analyst, CWEA (#130133001)
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Hugo Garcia, CPSWQ, CESSWI, QSD/P
Assistant Project Manager
Hugo Garcia has 13 years of experience with John L. Hunter &
Associates, specializing in NPDES and Industrial Waste/FOG
Control regulations. His experiences include implementation of
Municipal NPDES Programs for Industrial/Commercial Facilities,
Development Construction, Municipal Activities, Planning and
Land Development, Public Information and Participation, and
Illicit Connections & Illicit Discharge Elimination Programs. In
addition, Hugo provides TMDL implementation and reporting,
and serves as JLHA’s lead GIS Specialist.
Recent Experience and Project Qualifications
Mr. Garcia currently serves as both a Senior Project Analyst and Compliance Specialist whose responsibilities
include providing assistance with the implementation of several Watershed Management Programs in Los
Angeles and Orange County, as well as conducting stormwater compliance inspections (e.g., La Habra, and
South Gate). Specific examples of recent experience and project qualifications include:
Assisting with the development, implementation, and compliance reporting components of Trash
TMDLs for the Cities of Alhambra, Arcadia, Burbank, Downey, Glendale, Inglewood, Long Beach,
Lomita, Lynwood, Monterey Park, Paramount, Pasadena, Pico Rivera, Rancho Palos Verdes, Signal Hill,
South El Monte, South Gate, South Pasadena, Temple City, and West Hollywood.
Assisting with the development of the Lower Los Angeles River Watershed Management Group Trash
Monitoring Reporting Plan (TMRP), Trash Minimum Frequency of Assessment and Collection
(MFAC/BMP) Programs for the Cities of Arcadia, Burbank, Downey, Glendale, Long Beach, Pasadena,
and Pico Rivera, and Plastic Pellet Management Programs (PMRPs) for the Cities of Arcadia, Burbank,
Glendale, Monterey Park, Pasadena, San Gabriel, South El Monte, South Pasadena, and Temple City.
Assisting with Industrial General NPDES Stormwater Permit compliance activities and Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) for municipal facilities located in the Cities of Laguna Beach, La
Mirada, San Gabriel, Signal Hill, and West Covina.
Conducting over 3,000 NPDES compliance inspections at industrial/commercial facilities (e.g., food
facilities, automotive repair facilities, and facilities subject to the Industrial General Permit) and
construction sites.
Developing and maintaining GIS databases of 1) potential sites for low impact development (LID)
retrofit projects to comply with various Watershed Management Programs, 2) catch basin retrofit
locations to comply with Trash TMDLs and the statewide Trash Provisions, and 3) MS4 outfall and non-
stormwater discharges locations to comply with Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Programs
(CIMPs).
Reviewing preliminary plumbing plans for new development and tenant improvement projects at
Industrial Waste/FOG facilities in the cities of Arcadia, Signal Hill, South El Monte, South Gate, and
Stanton.
Assisting with the review of small site Low Impact Development (LID) plans for conformance with city-
specific LID standards for the Cities of Signal Hill, South Gate, and West Hollywood.
Developing retrofit opportunity inventories for multi-watershed/multi-jurisdictional grants.
Education
B.S., Environmental Science, UCR
Certifications and Training
CPSWQ, EnviroCert (#1183)
CESSWI, EnviroCert (#4769)
Professional Certificate in GIS
Basic Inspector Academy, Cal EPA
Spanish fluency
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Glenn Cajar, CPESC, CESSWI, QSP, QISP
Senior Compliance Specialist
Glenn Cajar has 10 years of experience with John L. Hunter &
Associates, specializing in municipal surface water quality and
conservation regulations. His experiences include work in 1)
the Municipal NPDES Programs for Industrial/Commercial
Facilities, Construction, Public Outreach, and Illicit Discharge
Elimination, 2) spill prevention through the Industrial Waste
and Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Control Programs, and 3)
conservation through statewide drought emergency
regulations and the Clean Bay Restaurant (CBR) Program in
the Santa Monica Bay.
Recent Experience and Project Qualifications
Glenn currently serves as an Environmental Compliance Specialist II. Specific examples of recent and relevant
experience under this role include the following:
NPDES
● Conducting NPDES compliance inspections at industrial/commercial facilities (e.g., food facilities,
automotive facilities, and facilities subject to the NPDES Industrial General Permit)
● Assisting facilities under the NPDES Industrial General Permit with permitting and compliance.
● Conducting NPDES compliance inspections at construction sites, including those under the NPDES
Construction General Permit.
● Serving as a QSP under the Construction General Permit. (Long Beach)
● Assisting industrial businesses with SB 205 compliance.
● Training municipal staff in the illicit discharge component of the Municipal NPDES Permit. (Signal Hill)
● Training municipal staff in the Drinking Water Systems NPDES Permit. (Signal Hill)
● Preparing NPDES permit applications under the Drinking Water Systems NPDES Permit. (Several Cities)
● Assisting with the implementation of Trash TMDL field studies, including the DGR and MFAC studies.
● Developing educational materials for use by municipal staff, industrial/commercial businesses, and
construction site operators.
Industrial Waste and FOG
● Conducting Industrial Waste and FOG inspections at industrial and commercial facilities. (Several
cities)
● Assisting with implementation and processing of Industrial Waste/FOG program permitting. (Signal
Hill)
● Assisting with implementation of Industrial Waste/FOG program fee recovery billing. (Signal Hill)
● Assisting with reviewing preliminary plumbing plans for new development and tenant improvement
projects at Industrial Waste/FOG facilities. (Signal Hill).
Conservation
● Conducting water conservation inspections. (Seal Beach)
● Assisting in the program management of the Clean Bay Restaurant (CBR) Program and conducting CBR
inspections at restaurants. The CBR Program incorporates solid waste recycling requirements, as well
as NPDES and FOG requirements.
Education
B.S., Earth and Environmental Science, UCI
Certifications and Training
CPESC, EnviroCert (#16358)
CESSWI, EnviroCert (#4942)
QSP, CASQA
QISP, CASQA
Basic Inspector Academy, Cal EPA
Spanish fluency
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Appendix B: Geosyntec Resumes
The following section includes the resumes and certifications of Geosyntec key personnel.
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CHRISTOPHER WESSEL, P.E., QSD/QSP stormwater management
MS4 permit compliance
watershed planning
monitoring
EDUCATION
M.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, 2009
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, 2007
REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Civil Engineer (P.E.), California, Number C78522
Qualified SWPPP Developer/Practitioner, California, Number 20321
CAREER SUMMARY
Chris Wessel, P.E., QSD/QSP, is a Senior Principal Engineer and Qualified SWPPP Developer and
Practitioner. He has over 16 years of experience in watershed planning, hydrology, computer modeling,
and stormwater management. In his fourteen years at Geosyntec, his project experience has included
topics such as stormwater planning and BMP design; hydraulic and hydrologic modelin g, emphasizing
BMP design and evaluation; environmental planning for MS4 Permit compliance; and BMP
performance and optimization. Mr. Wessel is Geosyntec’s project manager for the Beach Cities
watershed management group, overseeing their WMP updates, project development, and coordinated
monitoring. He has also led the modeling and development of numerous WMPs in the LA area;
managed the optimization of eight regional stormwater projects for the City of Los Angeles; and is
supporting LA Metro with the establishment of their LID and CGP programs.
Southbay Beach Cities Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (CIMP) Implementation,
Manhattan Beach, CA. Since 2015, Mr. Wessel has been managing the implementation of the Beach
Cities CIMP on behalf of the cities of Manhattan Beach (lead agency), Redondo Beach, Hermosa
Beach, and Torrance. Responsibilities include stormwater and non-stormwater sampling (outfall and
receiving water), data processing and analyses, and annual reporting per the Los Angeles MS4 Permit.
Beach Cities and Peninsula Cities Revised RAAs/WMPs, Peninsula Cities WMG and Beach Cities
WMG, CA. Project Manager who directed the revisions to the existing WMPs for the Peninsula Cities
WMG and Beach Cities WMG. Revised RAAs used WMMS 2.0, with calibration based on available
CIMP data and a bacteria modeling approach developed for application within Santa Monica Bay. The
Beach Cities also included the development of two Feasibility Studies for applications under the Safe
Clean Water Program.
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City of El Segundo Stormwater Program Support, City of El Segundo, CA. Chris has supported the
City of El Segundo with their stormwater compliance program for over ten years, including
development of City staff trainings; regional BMP modeling, siting, and crediting; drywell siting and
analysis; LID ordinance drafting and implementation support; annual monitoring and reporting
support; and erosion control support.
City of Los Angeles Optimization of Eight Proposition O Stormwater Projects, City of Los Angeles
Bureau of Sanitation. Los Angeles, CA. Project Manager overseeing the optimization of eight regional
stormwater BMPs funded via Prop O. Project duties include design review and summaries; wet and
dry weather monitoring; optimization adjustment activities; performance reporting; and the
development of operations management manuals, to support the City with the transitioning of the
projects from completion of construction to O&M.
Safe Clean Water (SCW) Program Feasibility Study Development, Los Angeles County, CA. Mr.
Wessel has managed and/or supported multiple projects throughout Los Angeles County applying for
SCW Regional Program funding, including Fulton Playfield in Redondo Beach, the Slauson Connect
Clean Water Partnership, and LA Metro Orange Line, among others. Support has included project
identification, preliminary design, geotechnical investigation oversight, completion of full Feasibility
Studies, and support during Scoring Committee meetings.
Los Angeles County Metro (Metro) Water and Sustainability On-Call Services, Los Angeles, CA.
Mr. Wessel supports the overall contract management for providing on-call consulting services to LA
Metro. Geosyntec’s scope of work covers a wide array of service areas, including industrial
wastewater, stormwater, and sustainability. Chris helped Metro establish their Construction Water
Program and their Low Impact Development Program, and continues to serve as the lead consultant of
those programs on behalf of Metro.
One Water LA Project, City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works. Los Angeles, CA. Project
Manager for Task 8 (Stormwater Infrastructure Master Plan) of the One Water LA Project, which
involves the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation, Bureau of Engineering, and Department of
Water and Power. Project tasks include the collection and analysis of all existing and available
stormwater infrastructure spatial data within the City of Los Angeles, and the analysis of system
performance over the next 25 years.
City of Los Angeles LID Handbook, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Responsible for drafting
the technical sections of the City of Los Angeles’ new LID Handbook. Specific content included
residential BMP design guidance and factsheets, large development BMP design guidance and
feasibility criteria, constraint mapping, and technical writing. The Handbook was designed to be highly
user-friendly while still remaining technically advanced.
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CURTIS FANG, PE, PMP watershed planning
stormwater modeling
stormwater bmp
EDUCATION
M.S., Civil - Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL. 2014
B.S., Environmental Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON. Canada. 2013
REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Civil Engineer, California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and
Geologists, No. C86731
Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute, No. 3959373
CAREER SUMMARY
Curtis Fang is a professional civil engineer with 10 years of experience in stormwater management,
watershed planning, and computer modeling. His project experience includes watershed management
program development and implementation, stormwater BMP design, surface water modeling, and
stormwater BMP monitoring, with an emphasis on helping clients in municipal clients to develop effective,
economically feasible and community-backend stormwater solutions.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
South Bay Beach Cities Watershed Management Programs (WMP) and Coordinated Integrated
Monitoring Program (CIMP), Beach Cities Watershed Management Group, Redondo Beach. CA. Dupty
project manager and water quality modeler for completing the 2015 and 2021 Beach Cities WMP and the
Beach Cities CIMP implementation since 2015 to meet requirements outlined in the Los Angeles Regional
MS4 Permit. Project work included TMDL interpretation, performing a reasonable assurance analysis
(RAA); conducting preliminary BMP design; and preparing Safe Clean Water Program (SCWP) feasibility
study for prioritized WMP projects, and preparing annual watershed reporting.
Reasonable Assurance Analysis (RAA) for Palos Verdes Peninsula WMP, Peninsula Watershed
Management Group, Ranchos Palos Verdes. Lead RAA modeler for the 2015 and 2021 Palos Verdes
Peninsula WMP to develop the TMDL and MS4 compliance pathway for the Watershed Management
Group.
Los Angeles River Master Plan Update. Los Angeles County Public Works, Los Angeles County, CA. Water
Quality Task Lead for the Los Angeles River Master Plan Update. Primary responsibilities include
developing a master GIS database that includes existing and proposed projects and programs within the
watershed, conducting water quality gap and need analysis by consolidating and integrating past watershed
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planning efforts, conducting preliminary BMP design for selected high-priority multi-benefit projects along
the river corridor, and preparing written and visual contents for the Master Plan.
TOS-85 Angeles Mesa Green Infrastructure Corridor Project. Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, Los
Angeles CA. Project Manager of implementing the SCWP-funded multi-benefit Green Infrastructure
Corridor Project in the Mesa Height Neighborhood. The project consists of 30 drywells, 140 trees, and
14,000 sq-ft bioretention.
San Fernando Valley Green Stormwater Infrastructure. Los Angeles Sanitation, Los Angeles CA. Task
lead for implementing a programmatic drainage analysis to quantify groundwater recharge benefits for over
60 drywells using PCSWMM.
Proposition O Project Optimization Phase 2. Los Angeles Sanitation, Los Angeles CA. Technical Lead for
two Proposition O stormwater management projects in City of Los Angeles. Primary responsibilities
include performing field reconnaissance to characterize existing project condition, quantifying pollutant
load reduction using flow monitoring, dry-weather and wet-weather water quality sampling data, and
preparing technical report summarizing the project optimization needs.
Fulton Playfield Multi-Benefit Infiltration Project Design and Construction Support. City of Redondo
Beach, Redondo Beach, CA. project manager of in developing and submitting multiple SCWP applications
for multi-benefit regional infiltration projects in Redondo Beach. And for implementing the project to
construct and connect 13 drywells to an existing 6.6 acre-fee flood control detention basin after securing
the SCWP funding.
Rolling Hills Estates Stormwater Retention Dry Well Siting, Design and Construction. City of Rolling
Hills Estates, Rolling Hills Estates CA. Deputy project manager in developing preliminary stormwater
drywell projects to support the City in meeting its MS4 compliance needs. Primary responsibilities include
maintaining effective two-way communications with the client and stakeholders, leading the hydrologic
and water quality modeling analysis, overseeing the environmental screening, geotec hnical investigation
and preliminary design efforts, preparing siting study, geotechnical investigation and preliminary design
with cost opinion deliverables.
City of El Segundo MS4 Permit Support - Pump Station 18 Stormwater Detention Basin and Sandhill
Basin Performance Evaluation. City of El Segundo Public Works, El Segundo, CA. Hydraulic and
Hydrology Modeler. Primary responsibilities include developing SWMM model to evaluate the long-term
stormwater capture efficiency of an existing stormwater detention basin, and prepare pump station
operation scheme recommendation to optimize stormwater capture efficiency.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Geosyntec Consultants, Los Angeles, CA. 2015 – present
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Elizabeth M. Gallo, Ph.D. Watershed Planning and Stormwater Management
Professional Scientist Surface Water and Hydraulic Modeling
GIS Analysis
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Hydrologic Science and Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO, 2020
M.S., Hydrologic Science and Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO, 2017
B.S., Geology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, 2014
B.S., Geography, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, 2014
CAREER SUMMARY
Dr. Gallo has extensive experience with hydrologic stormwater modeling, urban stormwater
modeling for regulatory compliance and feasibility, green/grey/hybrid infrastructure, developing
integrated approaches to watershed management planning, and exploring the relationship between
stormwater infrastructure, life cycle costs and co-benefits. At Geosyntec, Dr. Gallo has supported
projects on WQIP, EWMPs, RAAs, SWMM modeling to support design, SUSTAIN analyses, Safe
Clean Water, and multiple GIS analysis and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling projects. Dr. Gallo has
acted as project manager for several projects at Geosyntec.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Beach Cities RAAs/WMP, Los Angeles, CA. Provided WMMS 2.0 SUSTAIN modeling, writing,
and GIS support for the Beach Cities Enhanced Watershed Management Program to meet the Los
Angeles Phase I MS4 Permit requirements. Follow-up work included prioritization and siting
drywells throughout four Beach Cities project areas.
Manhattan Beach Infiltration H&H Study, Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Gallo provided detailed GIS
analyses and WMMs 2.0 modeling for an infiltration feasibility study in the Dominguez channel
watershed.
Peninsula Cities RAAs/WMP, Los Angeles, CA. Provided WMMS 2.0 SUSTAIN modeling,
writing, and GIS support for a reasonable assurance analysis.
El Segundo MS4 Compliance On-call Support, El Segundo, CA. Evaluating the feasibility of
implementing infiltration drywells within the portion of the City that drains to Santa Monica Bay.
Dr. Gallo completed a GIS analysis to identify areas with infiltration conditions that appear
feasible for potential drywell installation and a hydrologic modeling analysis using the Watershed
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Management Modeling System 2.0 (WMMS 2.0) tool to demonstrate the use of drywells as an
effective stormwater control measure while achieving reasonable assurance of compliance with
the local TMDL requirements.
Winery Canyon Channel/Descanso Gardens SCWP Feasibility Study, Los Angeles, CA.
Preparation of full Feasibility Study application for project funding from LA County’s Safe, Clean
Water Program. Dr. Gallo provided project siting and conceptual design of stormwater capture
measures review of geotechnical, utility and hydrologic constraints at selected sites, hydrologic
modeling (WMMS 2.0) of project areas and estimated performance of proposed measures. This
project was selected by the Upper Los Angeles River SCW scoring committee to be included in
the ULAR Stormwater Investment Plan.
South Orange County WQIP, Orange County, CA. As project Manager Dr. Gallo worked closely
with South Orange County and permittees throughout SOC to identify and develop stormwater
capture projects to support potential integrated regional water management grant applications and
the development of SOCs reasonable assurance demonstration. Dr. Gallo conducted screening and
preliminary engineering analysis of candidate sites and planning level quantification of potential
water supply and pollutant load benefits using the OC Stormwater Tools Modeling Module.
City of Long Beach Consolidated Stormwater Plan – Phase 1 & 2, City of Long Beach, CA.
Identified project opportunities for stormwater management, including green streets, drywells,
infrastructure improvements, and regional projects. In Phase 1, Dr. Gallo developed the GIS
screening analysis workflow to identify the top 40 subwatersheds with high-potential for well-
rounded, multi benefits stormwater projects. Dr. Gallo was the assistant Project Manager for Phase
2. She developed project concepts projects identified during Phase 1 and prepared Safe Clean
Water (SCW) applications, and a Final Stormwater Projects Plan for both regional and greenstreet
projects.
Revision of the City of Walnut Reasonable Assurance Analysis, Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Gallo
provided hydrologic modeling using the WMMS 2.0 SUSTAIN to model green street bioretention
systems and regional BMPs, including infiltration basins and subsurface flow wetlands, to support
the City of Walnut revised Reasonable Assurance Analysis.
Improved BMPs for Stormwater Runoff, Department of Defense, Guidance document on
installing engineered media biofiltration systems to treat hydrophilic pollutants such as PFAS.
Development of a Microsoft Excel-based tool, called the Treatment Engineered Media
Performance and Sizing Tool (TEMPEST), which integrates modeled contaminant transport and
subsequent filter performance with the sizing and design of engineered media SCMs.
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Appendix C: NV5 Resumes
The following section includes the resumes and certifications of NV5 key personnel.
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CONTACT INFO
David.Renfrew@nv5.com
EDUCATION
BS, Geological Sciences
(Emphasis in Hydrogeology)
Graduate Studies,
Hydrogeology-Multiphase Flow,
Environmental Fate of Organic
Contaminants
EXPERIENCE
28 Years
REGISTRATIONS
Certified Professional in Storm
Water Quality (CPSWQ),
No. 0249
Project Management
Professional (PMP),
No. 1703435
Qualified SWPPP Developer/
Qualified SWPPP Practitioner
(QSD/P), No. 20993
Qualified Industrial Storm Water
Practitioner/Trainer of Record
(QISP/ToR)
AFFILIATIONS
California Storm Water Quality
Association (CASQA)
Industrial Environmental
Association
Building Industry Association
San Diego Environmental
Professionals
Project Experience
STORMWATER QUALITY PROJECT OVERVIEW PORTAL
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS | LOS ANGELES, CA
Technical Advisor. David is supporting the Stormwater Quality Division with
development of an online dashboard or portal that allows for ease of navigating the
extensive amount of data required to operate, maintain, and assess effectiveness
of stormwater quality capture and treatment facilities. The team includes subject
matter experts in stormwater quality, green infrastructure, telemetry, SCADA, system
operation as well as system and software experts in GIS, geospatial solutioning,
portal development, and stormwater maintenance software such as Maximo and
Cityworks, The tool is being developed in coordination with the Information Technology
Division and under their strict protocols so that data management will be integrated
into the portal be compatible with the County’s IT infrastructure, meet the County’s
user and functional requirements, and be consistent with the County’s IT standards.
Ultimately the tool will allow project managers to monitor status and easily assess the
effectiveness of stormwater capture facilities over selected durations including daily,
weekly, monthly, annually, or for the most recent storm event.
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
LAWA | LOS ANGELES & VAN NUYS, CA
Stormwater Program Manager. Managed the storm water monitoring program for Los
Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Program included
compliance with Industrial and Phase I Permit Requirements at LAX and VNY for
compliance with their Industrial Storm Water Permits. Monitoring included flow and
load monitoring, sampling of a full suite of priority pollutants, laboratory analysis, data
management, and reporting. NV5 prepared the Monitoring and Implementation Plan,
prepared SWPPP revisions, and Exceedance Response Action Reports. Conducted
a Source Identification Special Study for metals based on 60 discreet land use
sampling locations. Installed drain inlet filter BMPs at 62 locations for trash, TSS,
DAVE RENFREW, CPSWQ, QISP/TOR, QSD/P, PMP
Vice President, Water Resources
David Renfrew brings over 28 years of experience in the environmental
industry with a focus on Phase I Municipal, Industrial, and Construction
NPDES Compliance Programs. Mr. Renfrew provides specialty professional
expertise to municipal, industrial, commercial, and institutional clientele. He
has implemented full scale monitoring and reporting projects and provided
extensive program management support. Through his career, he has
conducted extensive regulatory reviews, and developed strategic technical
comments to shape regulatory policy and permits on behalf of his clients. His
project work includes management of municipal contracts to ensure quality
project delivery.
Project work includes compliance with Phase I and II NPDES Permit
requirements including inspections, reporting, database development,
site assessments, watershed assessments, water quality management
plans, BMP effectiveness assessment, aerial deposition, site specific
objectives, toxicity identification evaluations, water scarcity assessments,
and resiliency planning documents. Mr. Renfrew is a member of several
CASQA subcommittees: the Industrial Subcommittee, Policy and Permitting
Subcommittee, and Pesticide Subcommittee. He was also recently appointed
to the IGP Train the Trainers Workgroup by the State Water Resources Control
Board. He has supported numerous municipal and Regional Water Board
efforts through providing regulatory comment letters, reviewing statewide
workplans, and assessing related water quality studies. His work provides his
clients with a pathway for economically responsible compliance that results in
significant savings for the client and associated stakeholders.
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DAVE RENFREW, CPSWQ, QISP/TOR, QSD/P, PMP
Vice President, Water Resources
and heavy metals to address discharges to the Dominguez
Channel. Also conducts facility BMP inspections at over 100
tenant facilities annually, provides technical support for
TMDL compliance assessment, review and responses for
Regional Water Quality Control Board requests and provided
training to LAX Environmental Staff and conducted the
annual tenant training.
CITY OF COMPTON NPDES MONITORING &
REPORTING
CITY OF COMPTON | COMPTON, CA
Project Manager. Provides the City of Compton with as-
needed monitoring and reporting to support compliance
with the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control
Board’s (RWQCB) monitoring and reporting requirements of
Attachment E of the NPDES Permit No. CAS004001: Order
No. R4-2012-0175 (Permit). Conducts wet weather and
dry weather sampling at receiving water and MS4 Outfall
sites discharging to Compton Creek and the Dominguez
Channel including preparation and installation of flow
monitoring and autosampling equipment, field staffing and
collection of samples for microbiology, chemistry, toxicity,
toxicity identification evaluations, Bioassessment, and field
parameters, managing sample laboratory delivery under
chain of custody protocols, and preparation of field forms
including trash assessments.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL & WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT ON-CALL SERVICES
CONTRACT
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE | RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA
Program Manager for the on-call contract. Task orders
included the Santa Margarita River Transitional Wet
Weather Monitoring at the mass loading stations and
MS4 outfall locations, Post-Fire Special Studies, Santa
Margarita Investigative Order Monitoring, and Dry Weather
Flow Studies. Responsibilities included oversight of field
reconnaissance, equipment installations, flow monitoring,
automated sample collection, data collection, and CEDEN
data formatting. Managed all aspects of the special
studies required under the 2010 San Diego County
Regional MS4 Permit (Section E. of R9-2010-0016).
Studies conducted included Sediment Toxicity Study, Trash
and Litter Investigation, and Agricultural, Federal, and
Tribal Input Study. The program included develop of study
workplans; conducting field monitoring; data analysis; report
writing; budget preparation; and client/regulatory agency
interaction. Also provided an evaluation of the Coachella
Valley 2012 303(d) Toxicity Listing for the Whitewater Region
for the purposes of evaluating the potential for delisting
based on available data and providing future monitoring
recommendations.
ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
STORM WATER COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY |
ONTARIO, CA
Industrial Permit Team Manager. Provided stormwater
program management services for Ontario International
Airport Authority (OIAA). Program included monitoring and
reporting activities at Ontario Airport (ONT) for compliance
with their Industrial Storm Water Permit. Additional support
included preparation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plans, annual reporting, training, BMP design and technical
support, tenant inspections, regulatory technical reviews
and preparation of technical comments, and third-party
litigation support. NV5 performs BMP inspections at over 23
tenant locations.
PORT OF LONG BEACH AS-NEEDED MS4
STORMWATER MONITORING & REPORTING
SERVICES
PORT OF LONG BEACH | LONG BEACH, CA
Program Manager. Provided regulatory support,
development of a consistent sampling and analysis program,
quality assurance program plans, and conducted monitoring
and reporting for MS4 Permit Compliance. Provided TMDL
Program Reviews and Comments, MS4 Program Compliance
review, reporting, and engineering assistance for SUSMP
Plan Check reviews. Also assisted the Port with literature
reviews and recommendations for low impact development
mitigation strategies and developed a mitigation banking
and water quality credit trading assessment.
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA CIMP MS4 OUTFALL
MONITORING
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES | RANCHO PALOS
VERDES, CA
Managed the MS4 outfall monitoring requirements for
the Peninsula CIMP as a key subconsultant. Prior to
commencing field work, he conducted field reconnaissance
and worked with the Peninsula Watershed Management
Group agencies to obtain encroachment and traffic control
permits, developed a sampling and analysis plan, and
developed a health and safety plan. Procured, installed,
calibrated, and maintained two flowmeters at MS4 outfall
locations, which have been installed since late 2016.
Conducting wet weather monitoring at six MS4 outfall
locations during three storm events per year and dry
weather MS4 outfall monitoring at four locations monthly
which includes protocols for TMDL compliance, including
MS4 outfall investigations of non-stormwater discharges
to identify potential source(s) of illicit discharges and
connections and/or discharges of non-stormwater flows.
STORMWATER PERMIT STRATEGY STUDY, JOHN
WAYNE AIRPORT
JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT | ORANGE COUNTY, CA
Program Manager. Supported John Wayne Airport in
developing a Conceptual Storm Water Discharge Compliance
Plan to assist in managing runoff regulated under the
General Industrial Permit as well as the Orange County MS4
Permit and may reduce regulatory exposure. Summarized
existing conditions, conducted runoff modelling of discharge
points, identified alternative storm water management
measures and developed runoff management strategies.
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GARTH ENGELHORN, CPSWQ, QISP/ToR
Senior Project Manager
Mr. Engelhorn has over 20 years of experience implementing water quality
monitoring programs with 16 years directly supporting municipalities in
Southern California with NPDES permit regulations. He designed and
implemented monitoring, reporting, and planning strategies for a variety of
complex projects and environmental regulatory programs. His experience
includes managing permit compliance and water quality monitoring programs
for the City of Oceanside, County of San Diego, City of San Diego, City of Vista,
City of Carlsbad, Riverside Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Port
of Long Beach, and many others including excellent working relationships with
Regional Water Quality Control Board staff. He has extensive experience
leading NPDES and TMDL compliance monitoring programs, including the
design of watershed assessments, methodologies, facility inspections, source
identification studies, BMP effectiveness assessments, and compliance
reporting. His work focuses on project development, study design, project
management, and quality oversight. His proven project approach includes
frequent client and high-quality communications, development of realistic work
schedules, adherence to budget, and effective staff communication.
Project Experience
LAKE ELSINORE AND CANYON LAKE NUTRITENT TMDL WATERSHED
MONITORING AND ANNUAL REPORTING
SANTA ANA WATERSHED PROJECT AUTHORITY, RIVERSIDE, CA
Currently managing the annual watershed-wide monitoring and reporting
program for the Lake Elsinore and Canyon Lake Nutrient TMDL Task Force.
Coordinating storm sampling events to determine the total nutrient loads into
the lakes from their tributaries. Annual water quality data is used to calculate
loads and evaluate nitrogen and phosphorus TMDL compliance with waste load
allocations. Tasks include CEDEN data management and annual reporting.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT POST-FIRE
MONITORING-HOLY AND TENAJA FIRES
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA
Developed and conducted water quality studies to assess post-fire contaminant
concentration and flux by sampling stormwater runoff from the terminal end of
burned catchments. The data were compared to reference sites to assess the
effects of the Holy and Tenaja Fires on the hydrologic response, sediment loads,
and contribution of pollutant loads (metals, nutrients, and organic
contaminants) from post-fire runoff. The Holy Fire assessment is informing
management actions, including strategies used to comply with nutrient TMDLs.
The Tenaja Fire asessement is being used to evaluate potential post-fire water
quality impacts observed at the SMR WMA WQIP most proximate long-term
receiving water monitoring station.
WATER RESOURCES |
ENVIRONMENTAL
Oceanside, CA
Garth.Engelhorn@NV5.com
760.237.2703
EDUCATION
BS, Earth Science/Geology
(Emphasis in Geophysics)
University of California, San Diego
EXPERIENCE
20 years
REGISTRATIONS
Certified Professional in Storm
Water Quality (CPSWQ) No.953
Qualified Industrial Stormwater
Practitioner/Trainer of Record
(QISP/ToR), No.140
AFFILIATIONS
California Stormwater Quality
Association
San Diego Environmental
Professionals
Industrial Environmental
Association
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT SANTA
MARGARITA RIVER WQIP WET WEATHER MONITORING
RIVERSIDE, CA
Conducting the Santa Margarita River WQIP wet weather
monitoring at the mass loading stations and MS4 outfall
locations. Responsibilities include field reconnaissance,
equipment installations, flow monitoring, automated sample
collection, data collection, and CEDEN data formatting and
uploading of field, chemistry, and toxicity data.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT SANTA
MARGARITA RIVER IO MONITORING
RIVERSIDE, CA
Conducting the Santa Margarita River Investigative Order (IO)
River monitoring. Responsibilities include conducting
monitoring on the main stem of the river monthly from May
through October, and bi-monthly from November to April each
year, CEDEN data formatting and uploading of field, quarterly
reports, data packages, and an annual QA/QC summary report.
CITY OF OCEANSIDE NPDES MS4 OUTFALL
MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
OCEANSIDE, CA
Implementing the MS4 outfall visual field screenings including
determination of flow status, flow rate estimations, trash
assessments, photo documentation, and visual observations
using an electronic field datasheet connected to a mobile
broadband tablet. Manages upstream illicit discharge source
identifications, QA/QC and formatting of the visual
observations and analytical data for insertion into the Regional
Data Sharing Template and CEDEN-compatible format.
CITY OF VISTA PASEO SANTA FE GREEN STREETS
POST-CONSTRUCTION MONITORING AND REPORTING
AND AS-NEEDED NPDES SUPPORT
VISTA, CA
Providing expert consultant services in the implementation of
a dry weather flow and bacteria special study required by the
WQIP and conducted both the Phase I and Phase II Paseo
Santa Fe Green Streets Post-Construction Monitoring and
Reporting Project. Implemented the monitoring, assessment,
and reporting requirements to satisfy State Grant funding
Conducted wet weather and dry weather effectiveness
assessment monitoring and collected a highly accurate record
of the wet weather and dry weather flows to estimate the
reduction in pollutant loads from the post-construction project
area. The effectiveness of the Paseo Santa Fe Green Streets
Project was assessed by comparing the pre-construction
monitoring data with the post-construction data to determine
the estimated pollutant load reductions from the project area
and individual BMPs. The report focused on the evaluation of
the effectiveness of individual BMPs meeting the water
conservation and pollutant load reduction performance
measures.
CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES DRY WEATHER MS4
SAMPLING SERVICES
PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CA
Conducted dry weather source tracking within the MS4
tributary to drainage outfalls at Malaga Cove Beach. Task
included developing a field sampling plan, health and safety
plan, and a systematic adaptive follow-up sampling plan to
collect dry weather samples from the storm drain network
tributary. Conducted field sampling and analysis to track
human associated HF183 gene sequences from Bacteroides
species. Responsibilities include grab sampling.
CITY OF ESCONDIDO NPDES MS4 OUTFALL
MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
ESCONDIDO, CA
Providing support to the City’s Monitoring and Assessment
Program in the Carlsbad WMA and San Dieguito WMA as part
of the requirements of the WQIPs. Responsibilities include
implementing dry weather non-storm water persistent flow
MS4 outfall discharge monitoring, IDDE investigations, MS4
outfall visual observations, continuous flow monitoring, MS4
data QA/QC, program review, and assessment and reporting of
the monitoring programs.
CITY OF SAN DIEGO MS4 LOW FLOW MONITORING
SAN DIEGO, CA
Developed the MS4 Flow SystemTM to specifically help
municipalities identify, assess, and eliminate non-stormwater
flows in their storm drains. Managed the deployment of the
web-enabled flow data system throughout the City of San
Diego’s MS4 at over 100 MS4 outfall locations.
Responsibilities included field reconnaissance, equipment
installations, flow monitoring, data collection, and data QA/QC.
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JACQUELINE MCMILLEN, PE, QISP/ToR, QSD/P
Senior Consultant, Project Engineer
Jacqueline has over 14 years of experience supporting industrial and
municipal clients with their environmental compliance programs. Her areas of
expertise include environmental permitting, regulatory review and research,
stormwater compliance and reporting, plan check reviews, engineering design,
sediment and erosion control plans, and stormwater drainage analyses. She
has direct experience developing and managing extensive stormwater
compliance programs for industrial and municipal clients and serving in an
advisory capacity regarding stormwater programs to local government
agencies within California.
She has supported a wide variety of clients in navigating the SUSMP plan
checks, construction, IGP requirements including permit registration document
preparation, development of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP),
performance of site inspections, monitoring, and reporting, and electronic
reporting via the Stormwater Multiple Application and Report Tracking System
(SMARTS). She has prepared Water Quality Management Plans, performed
plan check reviews for compliance with local regulations, and has assisted in
defending third-party Clean Water Act citizen suits. Her understanding of
implementing well documented projects and the importance of respecting
sensitive communications to protect her clients demonstrates her commitment
to excellence.
• In-depth understanding of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permit, current Municipal Separate Storm Sewer
System (MS4) permit and Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control
Board (RWQCB) requirements for storm water programs.
• Responsible for the development of Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plans (SWPPP) for compliance with Industrial General Permit and
implementation of municipal and industrial compliance programs.
• Responsible for Best Management Practices (BMP) assessment,
implementation, and design.
• Data review, formatting and submission to the Stormwater Multiple
Application and Report Tracking Systems (SMARTS).
• Evaluation and compilation of analytical data for graphics and
reporting.
WATER RESOURCES |
ENVIRONMENTAL
Long Beach, CA
Jacqueline.McMillen@NV5.com
562.489.9744
EDUCATION
BS, Chemical Engineering, University
of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, 2006
EXPERIENCE
14 years
REGISTRATIONS
Professional Engineer (Civil), CA,
No. C80930
Qualified Industrial Stormwater
Practitioner Trainer of Record
(QISP-ToR)
Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD)
AFFILIATIONS
California Stormwater Quality
Association (CASQA)
American Society of Civil Engineers
Environmental and Water Resources
Institute
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Project Experience
COUNTY OF AMADOR PHASE II (SMALL) MS4
PROGRAM ASSISTANCE
AMADOR COUNTY, CA
Providing Phase II MS4 compliance support services for the
County of Amador as acting Project Manager. The County is a
traditional permittee under the MS4 permit and contracted
with NV5 to provide technical support, work products, and
recommendations to County staff for further development
and implementation of the County’s storm water program. To
date, Ms. McMillen has worked to develop an annual budget
and scope of work to ensure the program is within the
County’s budget and in compliance with the Phase II MS4
Permit’s requirements. She has also worked with the
Regional Water Quality Control Board to update the County’s
MS4 jurisdictional boundary on maps submitted in SMARTS.
In 2020, Ms. McMillen was responsible for preparing and
submitting the Phase II (Small) MS4 Annual Report by the
October 15th deadline for the 2019-2020 reporting year.
Additionally, Ms. McMillen has coordinated the County’s
response to the Regional Board order to submit technical and
monitoring reports pursuant to California Water Code
Sections 13267 and 13383 regarding Pyrethroid
Management. NV5 evaluated costs of implementation for
both baseline pyrethroid monitoring and a pyrethroid
management plan to aid the County in determining the best
course of action for achieving compliance with this order.
CITY OF MAYWOOD PHASE I MS4 NPDES PERMIT
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
MAYWOOD, CA
Ms. McMillen is the Project Manager, providing professional
support services for the City of Maywood’s Phase I Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) NPDES Permit
compliance. The team is supporting the City with
development and implementation of required programs to
achieve compliance with the objectives of the amended
Coastal Los Angeles County MS4 NPDES Permit (Order No.
R4-2012-0175-AO1). Services completed to date under the
current as-needed services contract include conducting an
annual storm water program training webinar for municipal
staff; development of public outreach brochures on BMPs to
be employed at Food Service Establishments; Automotive
Service Facilities, and Industrial Facilities; and development
of an Industrial and Commercial Facilities database. This
database is used to inform and track future inspection
activities within the City. Ongoing work with the City includes,
but is not limited to, inspections of construction sites by
QSD/P, post-construction BMP inspections, review of
municipal facilities and activities, and conducting concurrent
Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG)/storm water commercial and
industrial facility inspections. The team will also support
illegal discharge investigations as needed.
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS (LAWA) STORM
WATER MONITORING
LOS ANGELES & VAN NUYS, CA
Supported the storm water monitoring program for Los
Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport
(VNY). Program included monitoring station equipment
procurement, installation, maintenance, and continuous
monitoring at three mass loading stations at LAX and
monitoring at one station at VNY for compliance with
Industrial Storm Water Permits. Monitoring included flow and
load monitoring, sampling of a full suite of priority pollutants,
laboratory analysis, data management, and reporting.
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS (LAWA) ANNUAL
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
LOS ANGELES, CA
Prepared Annual Sustainability Reports based on a review of
performance trends and progress by assessing data and
analyzing metrics in the following categories to align with the
Sustainability Action Plan: Corporate Responsibility, Energy
Management, Water Management, Air Emissions
Management, Material Resources Management, Sustainable
Construction Practices, Noise Management, and Natural
Resources Management.
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS (LAWA) TRANSFER
OF SUSTAINABILITY-BY-THE-NUMBERS APPLICATION
AND DATABASE
LOS ANGELES, CA
Transferred data hosting and management of the
Sustainability-by-the-Numbers application and database.
Transferred all programming code and environment
components. Additionally, provided informal virtual training,
on an as-needed basis, for LAWA staff on the Sustainability-
by-the-Numbers application, SQL Server database, Power BI
files, Administrator application, and Python scripts.
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CONTACT INFO
Nicholas.Poser@nv5.com
EDUCATION
MS, Geology, San Diego State
University, 2022
BS, Environmental Geoscience,
San Diego State University,
2019
EXPERIENCE
4 Years
REGISTRATIONS
Qualified Industrial Stormwater
Practitioner (QISP), No. 01210
Certified Erosion, Sediment and
Stormwater Inspector (CESSWI),
No. 9874
Confined Space Entry and
Attendant (2020)
40 Hour HAZWOPER (2020)
AFFILIATIONS
San Diego Environmental
Professionals
Project Experience
Lake Elsinore And Canyon Lake Nutrient TMDL Watershed Monitoring And Annual
Reporting
SANTA ANA WATERSHED PROJECT AUTHORITY | RIVERSIDE, CA
The annual watershed-wide monitoring and reporting program for the Lake Elsinore
and Canyon Lake Nutrient TMDL Task Force. Coordinating storm sampling events to
determine the total nutrient loads into the lakes from their tributaries. Annual water
quality data is used to calculate loads and evaluate nitrogen and phosphorus TMDL
compliance with waste load allocations. Tasks include CEDEN data management and
annual reporting.
Stormwater Quality Project Overview Portal
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS | LOS ANGELES, CA
David is supporting the Stormwater Quality Division with development of an online
dashboard or portal that allows for ease of navigating the extensive amount of
data required to operate, maintain, and assess effectiveness of stormwater quality
capture and treatment facilities. The team includes subject matter experts in
stormwater quality, green infrastructure, telemetry, SCADA, system operation as well
as system and software experts in GIS, geospatial solutioning, portal development,
and stormwater maintenance software such as Maximo and Cityworks, The tool is
being developed in coordination with the Information Technology Division and under
their strict protocols so that data management will be integrated into the portal be
compatible with the County’s IT infrastructure, meet the County’s user and functional
requirements, and be consistent with the County’s IT standards. Ultimately the tool
will allow project managers to monitor status and easily assess the effectiveness of
stormwater capture facilities over selected durations including daily, weekly, monthly,
annually, or for the most recent storm event.
Los Angeles World Airports On-Call Environmental Services
LAWA | LOS ANGELES & VAN NUYS, CA
Stormwater Program Manager. Managed the storm water monitoring program for Los
Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Program included
compliance with Industrial and Phase I Permit Requirements at LAX and VNY for
compliance with their Industrial Storm Water Permits. Monitoring included flow and
load monitoring, sampling of a full suite of priority pollutants, laboratory analysis, data
management, and reporting. NV5 prepared the Monitoring and Implementation Plan,
prepared SWPPP revisions, and Exceedance Response Action Reports. Conducted
a Source Identification Special Study for metals based on 60 discreet land use
sampling locations. Installed drain inlet filter BMPs at 62 locations for trash, TSS,
and heavy metals to address discharges to the Dominguez Channel. Also conducts
facility BMP inspections at over 100 tenant facilities annually, provides technical
support for TMDL compliance assessment, review and responses for Regional Water
Quality Control Board requests and provided training to LAX Environmental Staff and
conducted the annual tenant training.
NICHOLAS POSER, QISP, CESSWI
Water Resource Associate III
Nicholas is a Water Resources Associate with NV5. Nick’s experience includes storm
water monitoring, dry weather monitoring, water quality sampling, preparation of
water quality samplers, geologic logging and evaluation of analytical data. He is 40
Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certified,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Confined Space Certified, a
certified Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner (QISP) and Certified Erosion,
Sediment and Stormwater Inspector (CESSWI).
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DAVE RENFREW, CPSWQ, QISP/TOR, QSD/P, PMP
Program Manager
City Of Compton NPDES Monitoring & Reporting
CITY OF COMPTON | COMPTON, CA
Project Manager. Provides the City of Compton with as-
needed monitoring and reporting to support compliance
with the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control
Board’s (RWQCB) monitoring and reporting requirements of
Attachment E of the NPDES Permit No. CAS004001: Order
No. R4-2012-0175 (Permit). Conducts wet weather and
dry weather sampling at receiving water and MS4 Outfall
sites discharging to Compton Creek and the Dominguez
Channel including preparation and installation of flow
monitoring and autosampling equipment, field staffing and
collection of samples for microbiology, chemistry, toxicity,
toxicity identification evaluations, Bioassessment, and field
parameters, managing sample laboratory delivery under
chain of custody protocols, and preparation of field forms
including trash assessments.
Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation
District On-Call Services Contract
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE | RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA
Program Manager for the on-call contract. Task orders
included the Santa Margarita River Transitional Wet
Weather Monitoring at the mass loading stations and
MS4 outfall locations, Post-Fire Special Studies, Santa
Margarita Investigative Order Monitoring, and Dry Weather
Flow Studies. Responsibilities included oversight of field
reconnaissance, equipment installations, flow monitoring,
automated sample collection, data collection, and CEDEN
data formatting. Managed all aspects of the special
studies required under the 2010 San Diego County
Regional MS4 Permit (Section E. of R9-2010-0016).
Studies conducted included Sediment Toxicity Study, Trash
and Litter Investigation, and Agricultural, Federal, and
Tribal Input Study. The program included develop of study
workplans; conducting field monitoring; data analysis; report
writing; budget preparation; and client/regulatory agency
interaction. Also provided an evaluation of the Coachella
Valley 2012 303(d) Toxicity Listing for the Whitewater Region
for the purposes of evaluating the potential for delisting
based on available data and providing future monitoring
recommendations.
Ontario International Airport Authority Storm Water
Compliance Program
ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY | ONTARIO, CA
Industrial Permit Team Manager. Provided stormwater
program management services for Ontario International
Airport Authority (OIAA). Program included monitoring and
reporting activities at Ontario Airport (ONT) for compliance
with their Industrial Storm Water Permit. Additional support
included preparation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plans, annual reporting, training, BMP design and technical
support, tenant inspections, regulatory technical reviews
and preparation of technical comments, and third-party
litigation support. NV5 performs BMP inspections at over 23
tenant locations.
Port of Long Beach As-Needed MS4 Stormwater Monitoring
& Reporting Services
PORT OF LONG BEACH | LONG BEACH, CA
Program Manager. Provided regulatory support,
development of a consistent sampling and analysis program,
quality assurance program plans, and conducted monitoring
and reporting for MS4 Permit Compliance. Provided TMDL
Program Reviews and Comments, MS4 Program Compliance
review, reporting, and engineering assistance for SUSMP
Plan Check reviews. Also assisted the Port with literature
reviews and recommendations for low impact development
mitigation strategies and developed a mitigation banking
and water quality credit trading assessment.
Palos Verdes Peninsula CIMP MS4 Outfall Monitoring
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES | RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA
Managed the MS4 outfall monitoring requirements for
the Peninsula CIMP as a key subconsultant. Prior to
commencing field work, he conducted field reconnaissance
and worked with the Peninsula Watershed Management
Group agencies to obtain encroachment and traffic control
permits, developed a sampling and analysis plan, and
developed a health and safety plan. Procured, installed,
calibrated, and maintained two flowmeters at MS4 outfall
locations, which have been installed since late 2016.
Conducting wet weather monitoring at six MS4 outfall
locations during three storm events per year and dry
weather MS4 outfall monitoring at four locations monthly
which includes protocols for TMDL compliance, including
MS4 outfall investigations of non-stormwater discharges
to identify potential source(s) of illicit discharges and
connections and/or discharges of non-stormwater flows.
Stormwater Permit Strategy Study, John Wayne Airport
JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT | ORANGE COUNTY, CA
Program Manager. Supported John Wayne Airport in
developing a Conceptual Storm Water Discharge Compliance
Plan to assist in managing runoff regulated under the
General Industrial Permit as well as the Orange County MS4
Permit and may reduce regulatory exposure. Summarized
existing conditions, conducted runoff modelling of discharge
points, identified alternative storm water management
measures and developed runoff management strategies.
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CONTACT INFO
Sam.Brogadir@NV5.com
EXPERIENCE
3 years
EDUCATION
B.A., Political Science/
Environmental Systems and
Society Minor
AFFILIATIONS
California Stormwater Quality
Association (CASQA)
Project Experience
Santa Margarita River (Smr) Watershed Management Area (Wma) Water Quality
Improvement Plan (Wqip) Update And Annual Reporting*
RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | RIVERSIDE, CA
Sam, as NPDES Permit Manager and Principal Co-Permittee for the SMR WMA, led
updates to the Water Quality Improvement Plan (WQIP) and developed the Annual
Report. He addressed deficiencies by implementing a metrics-based approach to
quantify flow and nutrient reductions, mitigating eutrophication and nutrient loading.
Sam coordinated with Co-Permittees, led technical meetings, and worked with
SDRWQCB staff to ensure effective updates. He integrated monitoring data into the
Annual Report and oversaw its final submission to the SDRWQCB.
Public Education Pilot Study*
RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | RIVERSIDE, CA
Sam led a pilot study in the SMR WMA to evaluate outreach materials for reducing
dry-weather illicit discharges. He selected MS4 drainage areas as control and variable
groups, managed data from water level loggers, and updated educational materials.
Sam also revamped the public education landing page, generated the study report,
and presented findings at the 2022 CASQA conference. Additionally, he installed drain
inlet filter BMPs at 62 locations, conducted facility BMP inspections, supported TMDL
compliance, and trained LAX Environmental Staff and tenants.
City Of Compton NPDES Monitoring & Reporting
CITY OF COMPTON | COMPTON, CA
Project Manager. Provides the City of Compton with as-needed monitoring and
reporting to support compliance with the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality
Control Board’s (RWQCB) monitoring and reporting requirements of Attachment E
of the NPDES Permit No. CAS004001: Order No. R4-2012-0175 (Permit). Conducts
wet weather and dry weather sampling at receiving water and MS4 Outfall sites
discharging to Compton Creek and the Dominguez Channel including preparation
and installation of flow monitoring and autosampling equipment, field staffing and
collection of samples for microbiology, chemistry, toxicity, toxicity identification
evaluations, Bioassessment, and field parameters, managing sample laboratory
delivery under chain of custody protocols, and preparation of field forms including
trash assessments.
Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District On-Call Services
Contract
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE | RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA
As Program Manager for the on-call contract, I oversaw various monitoring and special
studies, including wet weather monitoring, post-fire studies, and dry weather flow
studies. My responsibilities included field reconnaissance, equipment installations,
flow monitoring, automated sample collection, data collection, and CEDEN data
formatting. I managed all aspects of studies required under the 2010 San Diego
County Regional MS4 Permit, such as sediment toxicity, trash and litter investigation,
and agricultural input studies. Additionally, I evaluated the Coachella Valley 2012
303(d) Toxicity Listing for potential delisting and provided future monitoring
recommendations.
SAM BROGADIR
Scientist
Sam has experience working on stormwater projects in Southern California.
He has helped local agencies meet their regulatory and environmental goals
by implementing dynamic monitoring and assessment programs, conducting
novel Watershed Management Area (WMA) targeted studies, and developing
strategic planning proposals. With experience as both a field technician and
data analyst, Sam excels at translating complex NPDES Permit requirements
and relevant data into actionable insights. His work helps ensure clients stay
compliant with regulations while cost-effectively enhancing regional water
quality and bettering local communities.
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NV5.COM | Beyond Engineering 1
HARSHO SANYAL, EIT, QISP
Water Resources Engineer Associate II
Harsho brings three years of dedicated experience in the environmental
industry, specializing in stormwater management and data analysis Harsho’s
project portfolio encompasses extensive hydraulic and hydrologic modeling,
crucial for evaluating peak flows and flow depths on project sites. To achieve
these objectives, he proficiently utilizes a diverse range of software, including
Hydraflow Hydrographs, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, InfoWorks ICM, and StormCAD.
Additionally, he demonstrates proficiency in leveraging ArcGIS for hydrologic
analysis and site mapping. He is also a skilled user of Microsoft Excel to
perform data analysis, also using it to illustrative graphs for project reports.
Complementing his analytical skills, he has actively provided field support for
stormwater sampling and equipment operation, and frequently conducts site
inspections to encourage compliance with the California Industrial General
Permit.
Project Experience
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CONTINUOUS FLOW MONITORING
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO| SAN DIEGO, MA
Water resources engineer. Assisted with installation of v-notch weirs at various
outfall locations in San Diego County. Generated data deliverables for sites
based on dry weather flow and precipitation records to determine flow trends.
County of San Diego | July 2024 – October 2024 | NV5
CITY OF COMPTON NPDES MS4 OUTFALL MONITORING AND
ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
CITY OF COMPTON | COMPTON, CA
Water resources engineer. Conducts site inspections and equipment
installations for stormwater and creek flow monitoring. Keep regular record of
site flows based on datalogger measurements and rainfall. Processes data
generated by laboratories and compiles into format for annual reports,
analyzing for general chemistry, toxicity, and microbiology. Provides field
support for stormwater sampling events and dry weather site analyses. City of
Compton | September 2023 – Present| NV5
GATES CANYON PARK OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS | CALABASAS, CA
Water Resources Engineer. Provides field maintenance for a variety of
operating at Gates Canyon Park Stormwater Improvements Project, which
includes slide gate, pump well, pre-treatment, cistern, and infiltration wells.
Conducts CCTV monitoring and supports control room operations. Assists with
installation and maintenance of monitoring equipment. .LA County DPW |
August 2023 – Present| NV5
WATER RESOURCES |
ENVIRONMENTAL
Long Beach, CA
Harsho.Sanyal@NV5.com
631.495.0648
EDUCATION
MS, Civil Engineering
(concentration on Water
Resources & Environmental
Engineering), The Cooper Union,
2022
BS, Civil Engineering, The Cooper
Union, 2020
EXPERIENCE
2 years
REGISTRATIONS
Engineer-In-Training (EIT), New
York, No. 096647
Qualified Industrial Stormwater
Inspector, No01448
AFFILIATIONS
California Stormwater Quality
Association (CASQA)
New York Water and
Environmental Association
(NYWEA)
* = indicates a project that was
performed while employed at a
different firm.
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Project Experience (Continued)
CANOE BROOK PFAS PILOT STUDY*
NEW JERSEY AMERICAN WATER | MILLBURN, NJ
Stormwater Engineer. Determined watershed area of Canoe
Brook and analyzed land cover across delineated sub
catchments. Built hydrologic model to calculate peak flow
across 2-, 10- and 100- year storms, as well as Design Flood
flows. Built HEC-RAS model to calculate water surface profiles
and limits of inundation. Authored initial draft of Flood Hazard
Area (FHA) permit report. The purpose of this project was to
determine the FHA at the site due to Canoe Brook, as there
were no such flood plans available from FEMA or NJDEP at
this location. These updated elevations would be used for the
design of a PFAS treatment facility at the site. New Jersey
American Water | January 2023 – June 2023 | Mott
MacDonald
SYDNEY METRO*
CITY OF SYDNEY | SYDNEY, NSW, AU
Hydrology Engineer. Delineated project area sub catchments
and created shapefiles for overland flow. Generated
InfoWorks ICM model and generated hydrologic results across
the project area. The purpose of the project is to construct a
metro line connecting the Sydney area, facilitating fast
transport. Hydrologic analysis was being done near track and
node locations to determine construction parameters. City of
Sydney | March 2022 – January 2023| Mott MacDonald
PEQUANNOCK AQUEDUCT DITCH MAINTENANCE*
CITY OF NEWARK | PEQUANNOCK, NJ
Drafter. Drafted plan views, cross-sections, profiles, and
detail views of proposed rehabilitation of exposed aqueducts.
The purpose of the project was to cover up aqueducts which
had been exposed by erosion with erosion-resistant cover.
City of Newark | September 2022 – January 2023 | Mott
MacDonald
NYCEDC GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE*
NYC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | NEW YORK, NY
Inspector. Inspected green infrastructure practices at various
phases of construction. Took photographs and entered
progress into a memo. The purpose of the project was to
reduce the impact of stormwater on combined sewer
overflows (CSOs) via various BMPs. NYC Economic
Development Corporation | September 2022 – November
2022 | Mott MacDonald
ROCKAWAY INFLOW/INFILTRATION*
NYC DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | ROCKAWAY, NY
Inspector. Assisted with qualitative and quantitative
measurements of manholes and outfalls in Far Rockaway.
The purpose of this project was to rehabilitate the combined
sewage network in Far Rockaway. Department of
Environmental Protection| November 2022 | Mott
MacDonald
ATLANTIC STREET STORMWATER CONTROL PROJECT*
CITY OF ELIZABETH | ELIZABETH, NJ
Stormwater Engineer. Authored stormwater management
report, incorporating flow path figures and peak flow
calculations derived from hydrologic model. Helped write
Flood Hazard Area Individual Permit report, ensuring
compliance with New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection (NJDEP) regulations. Drafted set of project plans
and details with Civil 3D. The purpose of the project was to
include two new stormwater management technologies in a
lot in Elizabeth, NJ. These included an underground
stormwater detention tank and a stormwater filtration
system. City of Elizabeth | January 2022 – June 2022 | Mott
MacDonald
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MATT MUILENBURG, QISP, CESSWI
Environmental Specialist
Matt brings four years of experience as a Water Resources Specialist. Matt’s
experience includes storm water monitoring, dry weather monitoring, water
quality sampling, constructing compliance reports, evaluation of analytical
data, and assisting with technical reports. He is 40-Hour Hazardous Waste
Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certified, Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Confined Space Certified and a
certified Qualified Industrial Storm Water Practitioner (QISP).
Project Experience
STORM WATER MONITORING PROGRAM
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS (LAWA) | LOS ANGELES, CA
Field scientist. Currently supporting the storm water monitoring program for
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Program includes monitoring station
equipment, installation, maintenance, and continuous monitoring at three
mass loading station at LAX for compliance with their Industrial Storm Water
Permits.
RIVERSIDE FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District | RIVERSIDE COUNTY,
CA
Field scientist. Currently supporting the Riverside County Flood Control and
Water Conservation District with various projects. Tasks included field work
coordination, dry weather monitoring, wet weather monitoring, and flow
monitoring equipment installation and maintenance.
CITY OF COMPTON NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION
SYSTEM (NPDES) MONITORING
CITY OF COMPTON | COMPTON, CA
Currently supporting the City of Compton with wet weather and dry weather
monitoring at receiving water and MS4 Outfall sites. Conducts wet weather
sampling at MS4 Outfall sites including preparation and installation of flow
monitoring and auto sampling equipment and collection of samples for
microbiology, chemistry, toxicity, toxicity identification evaluations,
Bioassessment, and field parameters.
SANTA MARGARITA RIVER (SMR) INVESTIGATIVE ORDER MONITORING
RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT | TEMECULA, CA
Field scientist. Conducting the SMR Investigative Order monitoring, including
sample and data collection at the mass loading station.
WATER RESOURCES|
ENVIRONMENTAL
San Diego, CA
Matt.Muilenburg@NV5.com
760.688.5989
EDUCATION
BS, Environmental Science,
Northern Arizona University, 2019
EXPERIENCE
4 years
REGISTRATIONS
Certified Erosion Sediment and
Stormwater Inspector (CESSWI),
2024
Qualified Industrial Stormwater
Practitioner (QISP), No. 01387,
Expiration Date 02.20.2025
Confined Space Entry and
Attendant (2023)
40 Hour HAZWOPER (2023)
AFFILIATIONS
San Diego Environmental
Professionals
* = indicates a project that was
performed while employed at a
different firm.
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Project Experience (Continued)
LAKE ELSINORE AND CANYON LAKE NUTRIENT TMDL
WATERSHED MONITORING
SANTA ANA WATERSHED PROJECT AUTHORITY | RIVERSIDE, CA
Field scientist. Currently providing support for stormwater
sampling events to determine the total nutrient loads into the
lakes from their tributaries. Tasks include wet weather
monitoring, and flow monitoring equipment installation and
maintenance.
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA COORDINATED
INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM (CIMP)
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS | LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA
Assisted with supporting the Palos Verdes Peninsula CIMP for
the City of Rolling Hills. Tasks included field work
coordination, dry weather monitoring, and flow monitoring
equipment installation and maintenance.
VONS/SAFEWAY/ALBERTSONS DISTRIBUTION CENTER
AND FOOD MANUFACTURING PLANTS INDUSTRIAL
STORMWATER SUPPORT PROGRAM
VONS/SAFEWAY/ALBERTSONS | THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA
Qualified industrial stormwater practitioner. Conducting
monthly BMP inspections at two distribution
facilities/manufacturing plants, annual BMP evaluation and
annual reporting, and site assessments.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT SANTA
MARGARITA RIVER INVESTIGATIVE ORDER
MONITORING
RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT TEMECULA, CA
Conducting the SMR Investigative Order monitoring, including
sample and data collection at the mass loading station.
CITY OF CORONADO COMMERCIAL FOG (FAT, OIL, &
GREASE) & STORM WATER INSPECTIONS
CITY OF CORONADO | CORONADO, CA
Conducting annual FOG (fat, oil, & grease) & stormwater
inspections on the behalf of the City of Coronado. Tasks
include evaluation of BMPs and monitoring FOG layers to
ensure compliance with established regulations.
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