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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 10 Contract STC Traffic, Inc. Traffic Signal Operations On-Call SvsCity of Lake Elsinore LrkU8LSi no 130 South Main Street Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 www.lake - elsinore.org Ne °. — IKi -' City Council Agenda Report File Number: ID# 19 -657 Agenda Date: 7/14/2020 Version: 1 Status: Approval Final In Control: City Council / Successor Aqency File Type: Council Consent Calendar Agenda Number: 10) Award of Contract with STC Traffic, Inc. for Traffic Signal Operations On -Call Services Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with STC Traffic, Inc. to provide on -call traffic signal operations services in an amount not to exceed $30,000 per year and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney. City of Lake Elsinore Page 1 Printed on 71912020 CITY OF 4 LADE LS MORE L DREAM EXTREME REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council From: Grant Yates, City Manager Prepared By: Nicole McCalmont, Senior Engineering Technician Date: July 14, 2020 Subject: Award of Contract with STC Traffic, Inc. for Traffic Signal Operations On- Call Services Recommendation Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with STC Traffic, Inc. to provide on -call traffic signal operations services in an amount not to exceed $30,000 per year and in such final form as approved by the City Attorney. Background The Engineering Department of the City of Lake Elsinore has a need for an on -call traffic signal operations firm to perform specialized tasks with regards to traffic signal electrical operations and traffic signal coordination. The need for these services is dependent on availability of signal coordination projects and any signal operations issues that arise that may require their expertise. The City has had an on -call traffic signal operations firm under contract for the past several years. Discussion The City posted a Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide on -call traffic signal operations services. The RFP was posted on the City's PlanetBids portal, and we received four (4) respondents to the solicitation. After reviewing all four proposals, staff chose one candidate. The proposals provided extensive information about the company's qualifications, personnel availability, and experience providing traffic signal operations services. The final determination was based on experience, local experience, and reference verifications. Although all the firms are technically qualified, staff was able to select a single firm from the candidate pool. The firm is new to the City. The firm will have a contract amount of not -to- exceed per fiscal year as listed below. • STC Traffic, Inc. - $30,000 annually On -Call Traffic Signal Operations Agreement Page 2 of 2 The length of the contract will be 3 years, with up to two additional twelve (12) month renewal terms subject to review by the City Manager. Fiscal Impact Funding for the on -call traffic signal operations has been adopted within the current budget. Exhibits A — Agreement Page 2of2 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES STC Traffic, Inc. On -Call Traffic Signal Operations Services This Agreement for Professional Services (the "Agreement ") is made and entered into as of July 14, 2020, by and between the City of Lake Elsinore, a municipal corporation ( "City ") and STC Traffic, Inc., a Corporation ( "Consultant "). RECITALS A. The City has determined that it requires the following professional services: On -Call Traffic Signal Operations Services B. Consultant has submitted to City a proposal, dated March 26, 2020, attached hereto as Exhibit A ( "Consultant's Proposal ") and incorporated herein, to provide professional services to City pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. C. Consultant possesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification and knowledge to perform the services described in this Agreement on the terms and conditions described herein. D. City desires to retain Consultant to perform the services as provided herein and Consultant desires to provide such professional services as set forth in this Agreement. AGREEMENT 1. Scope of Services. Consultant shall perform the services described in Consultant's Proposal (Exhibit A). Consultant shall provide such services at the time, place, and in the manner specified in Consultant's Proposal, subject to the direction of the City through its staff that it may provide from time to time. 2. Time of Performance. a. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement. The time for completion of the professional services to be performed by Consultant is an essential condition of this Agreement. Consultant shall prosecute regularly and diligently the professional services contemplated pursuant to this Agreement according to the agreed upon performance schedule in Consultant's Proposal (Exhibit A). b. Performance Schedule. 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 Consultant's Proposal (Exhibit A). When requested by Consultant, extensions to the time period(s) specified may be approved in writing by the City Manager. C. Term. Unless earlier terminated as provided elsewhere in this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a period commencing on July 1, 2020 and @BCL @4CODA24E Page 1 ending June 30, 2022. The City may, at its sole discretion, extend the term of this Agreement on a 12 -month basis not to exceed 2 additional twelve (12) month renewal terms by giving written notice thereof to Contractor not less than thirty (30) days before the end of the contract term, such notice to be exercised by the City Manager. 3. Compensation. a. Compensation to be paid to Contractor shall be in accordance with the fees set forth in Contractor's Proposal (Exhibit A), which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In no event shall Contractor's annual compensation exceed Thirty Thousand Dollars Annually ($30,000) without additional written authorization from the City. Notwithstanding any provision of Contractor's Proposal to the contrary, out of pocket expenses set forth in Exhibit A shall be reimbursed at cost without an inflator or administrative charge. Payment by City under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of defects, even if such defects were known to the City at the time of payment. b. The compensation paid to Contractor may be adjusted on each July 1 following the first anniversary of the commencement of the term of this Agreement, provided that The request for cost of living adjustment shall be presented to the City no later than June 1st of a particular year and, if approved by the City, will become effective on July 1st of that year. Any adjustment will be based on the Los Angeles- Riverside - Orange County Consumer Price Index (CPI) but in no event shall the price adjustment exceed five percent (5 %). 4. Method of Payment. Contractor shall promptly submit billings to the City describing the services and related work performed during the preceding month to the extent that such services and related work were performed. Contractor's bills shall be segregated by project task, if applicable, such that the City receives a separate accounting for work done on each individual task for which Contractor provides services. Contractor's bills shall include a brief description of the services performed, the date the services were performed, the number of hours spent and by whom, and a description of any reimbursable expenditures. City shall pay Contractor no later than forty -five (45) days after receipt of the monthly invoice by City staff. 5. Background Checks. At any time during the term of this Agreement, the City reserves the right to make an independent investigation into the background of Consultant's personnel who perform work required by this Agreement, including but not limited to their references, character, address history, past employment, education, social security number validation, and criminal or police records, for the purpose of confirming that such personnel are lawfully employed, qualified to provide the subject service or pose a risk to the safety of persons or property in and around the vicinity of where the services will be rendered or City Hall. If the City makes a reasonable determination that any of Consultant's prospective or then current personnel is deemed objectionable, then the City may notify Consultant of the same. Consultant shall not use that personnel to perform work required by this Agreement, and if necessary, shall replace him or her with a suitable worker. 6. Suspension or Termination. a. The City may at any time, for any reason, with or without cause, suspend or terminate this Agreement, or any portion hereof, by serving upon the Consultant at least ten (10) days prior written notice. Upon receipt of such notice, the Consultant shall immediately cease all work under this Agreement, unless the notice provides otherwise. If the City suspends or Page 2 terminates a portion of this Agreement such suspension or termination shall not make void or invalidate the remainder of this Agreement. b. In the event this Agreement is terminated pursuant to this Section, the City shall pay to Consultant the actual value of the work performed up to the time of termination, provided that the work performed is of value to the City. Upon termination of the Agreement pursuant to this Section, the Consultant will submit an invoice to the City, pursuant to Section entitled "Method of Payment" herein. 7. Plans, Studies, Documents. a. Ownership of Documents. All plans, studies, documents and other writings prepared by and for Consultant, its officers, employees and agents and subcontractors in the course of implementing this Agreement, except working notepad internal documents, shall become the property of the City upon payment to Consultant for such work, and the City shall have the sole right to use such materials in its discretion without further compensation to Consultant or to any other party. Consultant shall, at Consultant's expense, provide such reports, plans, studies, documents and other writings to City upon written request. City shall have sole determination of the public's rights to documents under the Public Records Act, and any third - party requests of Consultant shall be immediately referred to City, without any other actions by Consultant. b. Licensing of Intellectual Property. This Agreement creates a nonexclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement ( "Documents & Data "). Consultant shall require that all subcontractors agree in writing that City is granted a nonexclusive and perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were prepared by design professionals other than Consultant or provided to Consultant by the City. City shall not be limited in any way in its use of the Documents & Data at any time, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City's sole risk. C. Confidentiality. All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans, procedures, drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written information, and other Documents & Data either created by or provided to Consultant in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by Consultant. Such materials shall not, without the prior written consent of City, be used by Consultant for any purposes other than the performance of the services under this Agreement. Nor shall such materials be disclosed to any person or entity not connected with the performance of the services under this Agreement. Nothing furnished to Consultant which is otherwise known to Consultant or is generally known, or has become known, to the related industry shall be deemed confidential. Consultant shall not use City's name or insignia, photographs relating to project for which Consultant's services are rendered, or any publicity pertaining to the Consultant's services under this Agreement in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other similar medium without the prior written consent of City. Page 3 8. Consultant's Books and Records. a. Consultant shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing or relating to charges for services, or expenditures and disbursements charged to City for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant to this Agreement. b. Consultant shall maintain all documents and records which demonstrate performance under this Agreement for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of termination or completion of this Agreement. C. Any records or documents required to be maintained pursuant to this Agreement shall be made available for inspection or audit, at any time during regular business hours, upon written request by the City Manager, City Attorney, City Auditor or a designated representative of these officers. Copies of such documents shall be provided to the City for inspection at City Hall when it is practical to do so. Otherwise, unless an alternative is mutually agreed upon, the records shall be available at Consultant's address indicated for receipt of notices in this Agreement. d. Where City has reason to believe that such records or documents may be lost or discarded due to dissolution, disbandment or termination of Consultant's business, City may, by written request by any of the above -named officers, require that custody of the records be given to the City and that the records and documents be maintained in City Hall. Access to such records and documents shall be granted to any party authorized by Consultant, Consultant's representatives, or Consultant's successor -in- interest. 9. Independent Contractor. a. Consultant is and shall at all times remain as to the City a wholly independent contractor pursuant to California Labor Code Section 3353. The personnel performing the services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall at all times be under Consultant's exclusive direction and control. Neither City nor any of its officers, employees, or agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant's officers, employees, or agents, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its officers, employees, or agents are in any manner officers, employees, or agents of the City. Consultant shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability whatsoever against City, or bind City in any manner. b. Notwithstanding any other federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations to the contrary and except for the fees paid to Consultant as provided in the Agreement, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and /or employee contributions for PERS benefits. 10. PERS Eligibility Indemnification. In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall Page 4 indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and /or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of City. 11. Interests of Consultant. Consultant (including principals, associates and professional employees) covenants and represents that it does not now have any investment or interest in real property and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in the area covered by this Agreement or any other source of income, interest in real property or investment which would be affected in any manner or degree by the performance of Consultant's services hereunder. Consultant further covenants and represents that in the performance of its duties hereunder no person having any such interest shall perform any services under this Agreement. Consultant is not a designated employee within the meaning of the Political Reform Act because Consultant: a. will conduct research and arrive at conclusions with respect to his /her rendition of information, advice, recommendation or counsel independent of the control and direction of the City or of any City official, other than normal agreement monitoring; and b. possesses no authority with respect to any City decision beyond rendition of information, advice, recommendation or counsel. (FPPC Reg. 18700(a)(2).) 12. Professional Ability of Consultant. City has relied upon the professional training and ability of Consultant to perform the services hereunder as a material inducement to enter into this Agreement. Consultant shall therefore provide properly skilled professional and technical personnel to perform all services under this Agreement. All work performed by Consultant under this Agreement shall be in accordance with applicable legal requirements and shall meet the standard of quality ordinarily to be expected of competent professionals in Consultant's field of expertise. 13. Compliance with Laws. a. Consultant shall comply with all local, state and federal laws and regulations applicable to the services required hereunder, including any rule, regulation or bylaw governing the conduct or performance of Consultant and /or its employees, officers, or board members. b. Consultant represents that it has obtained and will maintain at all times during the term of this Agreement all professional and /or business licenses, certifications and /or permits necessary for performing the services described in this Agreement, including a City business license. 14. Licenses. Consultant represents and warrants to City that it has the licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever nature which are legally required of Consultant to practice its profession. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect or obtain at all times during the term of this Agreement, any licenses, permits, insurance and approvals which are legally required of Consultant to practice its profession. Consultant shall maintain a City of Lake Elsinore business license. Page 5 15. Indemnity. Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City and its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any and all losses, liability, claims, suits, actions, damages, and causes of action arising out of any personal injury, bodily injury, loss of life, or damage to property, or any violation of any federal, state, or municipal law or ordinance, to the extent caused, in whole or in part, by the willful misconduct or negligent acts or omissions of Consultant or its employees, subcontractors, or agents, by acts for which they could be held strictly liable, or by the quality or character of their work. The foregoing obligation of Consultant shall not apply when (1) the injury, loss of life, damage to property, or violation of law arises from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City or its officers, employees, agents, or volunteers and (2) the actions of Consultant or its employees, subcontractor, or agents have contributed in no part to the injury, loss of life, damage to property, or violation of law. It is understood that the duty of Consultant to indemnify and hold harmless includes the duty to defend as set forth in Section 2778 of the California Civil Code. Acceptance by City of insurance certificates and endorsements required under this Agreement does not relieve Consultant from liability under this indemnification and hold harmless clause. This indemnification and hold harmless clause shall apply to any damages or claims for damages whether or not such insurance policies shall have been determined to apply. By execution of this Agreement, Consultant acknowledges and agrees to the provisions of this Section and that it is a material element of consideration. 16. Insurance Requirements. a. Insurance. Consultant, at Consultant's own cost and expense, shall procure and maintain, for the duration of the contract, unless modified by the City's Risk Manager, the following insurance policies. i. Workers' Compensation Coverage. Consultant shall maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for his /her employees in accordance with the laws of the State of California. In addition, Consultant shall require each subcontractor to similarly maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance in accordance with the laws of the State of California for all of the subcontractor's employees. Any notice of cancellation or non - renewal of all Workers' Compensation policies must be received by the City at least thirty (30) days prior to such change. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against City, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by Consultant for City. In the event that Consultant is exempt from Worker's Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for his /her employees in accordance with the laws of the State of California, Consultant shall submit to the City a Certificate of Exemption from Workers Compensation Insurance in a form approved by the City Attorney. ii. General Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain commercial general liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If a commercial general liability insurance form or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be performed under this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required occurrence limit. Required commercial general liability coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability occurrence form CG 0001 (ed. 11/88) or Insurance Services Office form number GL 0002 (ed. 1/73) covering comprehensive General Liability and Insurance Services Office form number GL 0404 Page 6 covering Broad Form Comprehensive General Liability. No endorsement may be attached limiting the coverage. iii. Automobile Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain automobile liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Consultant arising out of or in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for owned, hired and non -owned vehicles, in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit for each occurrence. Automobile liability coverage must be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Automobile Liability form CA 0001 (ed. 12/90) Code 1 ( "any auto "). No endorsement may be attached limiting the coverage. iv. Professional Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain professional errors and omissions liability insurance appropriate for Consultant's profession for protection against claims alleging negligent acts, errors or omissions which may arise from Consultant's services under this Agreement, whether such services are provided by the Consultant or by its employees, subcontractors, or sub consultants. The amount of this insurance shall not be less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) on a claims -made annual aggregate basis, or a combined single limit per occurrence basis. b. Endorsements. Each general liability and automobile liability insurance policy shall be with insurers possessing a Best's rating of no less than A:VII and shall be endorsed with the following specific language: i. Notwithstanding any inconsistent statement in any required insurance policies or any subsequent endorsements attached thereto, the protection offered by all policies, except for Workers' Compensation, shall bear an endorsement whereby it is provided that, the City and its officers, employees, servants, volunteers and agents and independent contractors, including without limitation, the City Manager and City Attorney, are named as additional insureds. Additional insureds shall be entitled to the full benefit of all insurance policies in the same manner and to the same extent as any other insureds and there shall be no limitation to the benefits conferred upon them other than policy limits to coverages. ii. This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects the City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers. Any insurance maintained by the City, including any self- insured retention the City may have, shall be considered excess insurance only and shall not contribute with it. iii. This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insured as though a separate policy had been written for each, except with respect to the limits of liability of the insuring company. iv. The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees or agents. V. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers. Page 7 vi. The insurance provided by this Policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, or reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days written notice has been received by the City. C. Deductibles and Self- Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self- insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. At the City's option, Consultant shall demonstrate financial capability for payment of such deductibles or self- insured retentions. d. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance with original endorsements to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein. Certificates of such insurance shall be filed with the City on or before commencement of performance of this Agreement. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with the City at all times during the term of this Agreement. 17. Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and either served personally or sent prepaid, first class mail. Any such notice shall be addressed to the other party at the address set forth below. Notice shall be deemed communicated within 48 hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this section. If to City: City of Lake Elsinore Attn: City Manager 130 South Main Street Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 With a copy to: City of Lake Elsinore Attn: City Clerk 130 South Main Street Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 If to Consultant: STC Traffic, Inc. Attn: Jason Stack 5865 Avenida Encinas, Ste 142 -B Carlsbad, CA 92008 18. Assignment and Subcontracting. The parties recognize that a substantial inducement to City for entering into this Agreement is the professional reputation, experience and competence of Consultant and the subcontractors listed in Exhibit B. Consultant shall be fully responsible to City for all acts or omissions of any subcontractors. Assignments of any or all rights, duties or obligations of the Consultant under this Agreement will be permitted only with the express consent of the City. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the work to be performed under this Agreement except as provided in Exhibit B without the written authorization of the City. If City consents to such subcontract, Consultant shall be fully responsible to City for all acts or omissions of those subcontractors. Nothing in this Agreement shall create any contractual relationship between City and any subcontractor nor shall it create any obligation on the part of the City to pay or to see to the payment of any monies due to any such subcontractor other than as otherwise is required by law. 19. Waiver. Waiver of a breach or default under this Agreement shall not constitute a continuing waiver of a subsequent breach of the same or any other provision under this Agreement. Page 8 20. Litigation Expenses and Attorneys' Fees. If either party to this Agreement commences any legal action against the other party arising out of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable litigation expenses, including court costs, expert witness fees, discovery expenses, and attorneys' fees. 21. Mediation. The parties agree to make a good faith attempt to resolve any disputes arising out of this Agreement through mediation prior to commencing litigation. The parties shall mutually agree upon the mediator and share the costs of mediation equally. If the parties are unable to agree upon a mediator, the dispute shall be submitted to JAMS or its successor in interest. JAMS shall provide the parties with the names of five qualified mediators. Each party shall have the option to strike two of the five mediators selected by JAMS and thereafter the mediator remaining shall hear the dispute. If the dispute remains unresolved after mediation, either party may commence litigation. 22. Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom. 23. Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non - discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. 24. Prevailing Wages. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., ( "Prevailing Wage Laws "), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance" projects. Consultant agrees to fully comply with all applicable federal and state labor laws (including, without limitation, if applicable, the Prevailing Wage Laws). It is agreed by the parties that, in connection with the Work or Services provided pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant shall bear all risks of payment or non - payment of prevailing wages under California law, and Consultant hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold the City, and its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers, free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. The foregoing indemnity shall survive termination of this Agreement. 25. Severability. If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. Page 9 26. Controlling Law Venue. This Agreement and all matters relating to it shall be governed by the laws of the State of California and any action brought relating to this Agreement shall be held exclusively in a state court in the County of Riverside. 27. Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and to bind each respective party. The City Manager is authorized to enter into an amendment or otherwise take action on behalf of the City to make the following modifications to the Agreement: (a) a name change; (b) grant extensions of time; (c) non - monetary changes in the scope of services; and /or (d) suspend or terminate the Agreement. 28. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall constitute one and the same instrument and shall become binding upon the parties when at least one copy hereof shall have been signed by both parties hereto. In approving this Agreement, it shall not be necessary to produce or account for more than one such counterpart. 29. Entire Agreement; Incorporation; Conflict. This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties relating to the obligations described herein. All prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations and statements, oral or written, are superseded in total by this Agreement and shall be of no further force or effect. Consultant's Proposal is incorporated only for the description of the scope of services and /or the schedule of performance and no other terms and conditions from such proposal shall apply to this Agreement unless specifically agreed to in writing. In the event of conflict, this Agreement shall take precedence over those contained in the Consultant's Proposal. 30. Amendments. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written document executed by both Consultant and City and approved as to form by the City Attorney. [Signatures on next page] Page 10 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the date first written above. Click or tap here to enter text. "CITY" CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, a municipal corporation Grant Yates, City Manager ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney Risk Manager Attachments: Exhibit A — Consultant's Proposal Exhibit B — List of Subcontractors "CONSULTANT" STC Traffic, Inc., a Corporation By: Jason Stack, TE, PTOE Its: President /Principle -in- Charge Page 11 .■ CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL [ATTACHED] EXHIBIT A .■ LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS [ATTACHED] i *e d_111 March 26, 2020 Nicholas Lowe, PE Consultant Traffic Engineer City of Lake Elsinore 130 S. Main Street Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 RE: Request for Proposals for Engineering On -Call Traffic Operations Services Dear Mr. Lowe, STC Traffic, Inc. (STC) is pleased to submit our proposal to provide the City of Lake Elsinore Engineering On -Call Traffic Operations Services. STC is a full- service traffic engineering, transportation planning, and traffic operations consulting firm that specializes in providing municipal on -call services. The consultant for this project must have extensive experience and knowledge in municipal support services contracts, with specialized skill - practice in traffic operations. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and traffic signal operations consulting is STC Traffic's forte. I started this firm over 13 years ago with a vision for delivering specialized traffic operations and systems engineering skill and expertise to public agencies in Southern California. Fast forward to today and successful execution of this vision has revealed STC as a regional and statewide leader in traffic systems and operations, serving the needs of municipalities in Riverside County / Inland Empire and the greater San Diego Region. We offer innovation and state -of- the -art practice in traffic systems planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance. STC is uniquely and highly qualified to provide these services and bring exceptional advantages to the City of Lake Elsinore. STC has specialty expertise with the City's traffic systems including McCain's Transparity ATMS and 233, 2033, and Omni eX local control software. We work with Econolite products in the NEMA environment and various products in the 170 and 2070 ATC environments. As STC's principal -in- charge, I will maintain supervisory involvement. Our project manager Mr. Nick Minicilli is well known to the City and will lead our staff of professionals and be the City's contact on all matters. Our technical staff, anchored by Mr. Adam Lemberg, IMSA III, have dozens of years of unique expertise working on the manufacturer side of these systems and on the user -side operating the same systems for local agencies throughout the Southern California Region. STC has demonstrated our keen interest in serving the City's traffic operations and engineering needs. We are currently producing the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 8 project to improve traffic signal operations and safety at eight signalized intersections in the City. STC submitted twice on this project: the first time we were the only bidder and the project was re- advertised; the second time we were again the only bidder and received the award. Importantly, we negotiated our fee to deliver the needed services within budget. This is a signature of STC's partnerships with client agency's: we demonstrate interest at times when no one else does and we work with limited budgets and resources to deliver the needed services at the greatest value. STC Traffic, Inc. 5865 Avenida Encinas, Suite 142 -B I Carlsbad, CA 92008 www.stctraffic.com O�P STC's staff of 24 highly skilled professionals have grown our practice through a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and work ethic. We will continue to build on our reputation by providing the City of Lake Elsinore with high quality work products, responsive service, and innovative solutions. STC's regional office is in nearby Temecula and we can respond to the City's needs on an immediate basis. Our ability to get to the task at hand in an efficient and cost - effective manner is critical in the current environment of limited funds. The attached proposal includes our understanding, approach, relevant experience, staff qualifications and resumes, references, and required statements. I acknowledge the receipt of addenda issued for this proposal: 1. Addendum Number 1— May 20, 2020 2. Addendum Number 2: Further Q &A— May 22, 2020 This proposal is valid for ninety (90) days from the date of this submittal. The fee schedule is submitted in a separate electronic "cost file" per PlanetBids. I am the contact person and I have the authorization to commit to the contractual terms and conditions of the agreement. I am available to discuss this proposal with you should you have any questions about the information provided. You may reach me at the office (760) 585 -4212 or on my cell (714) 315 -4640, and via mail at the address below. We are excited and look forward to the opportunity to work with the City of Lake Elsinore. Sincerely, � Jason Stack, TE, PTOE President/ Principle -in- Charge STC Traffic. Inc. Identification of offeror is as provided below: Legal Company Name: Corporate Address: Phone Number: Fax Number: Contact Person Email: STC Traffic, Inc. 5865 Avenida Encinas, Suite 142 -B Carlsbad, CA 92008 (760) 602 -4290 (760) 670 -3445 Jason.StackCcDstctraffic.com CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ENGINEERING ON -CALL TRAFFIC "-w OPERATIONS SERVICES LAY,.,,ELSIIY0P.,,,E DREAM E?trREME STC TRAFFIC, INC Mailing and Business Address: 27574 Commerce Center Drive, Ste 235 Temecula, CA 92590 Principal Contact: Jason Stack, President P: (760) 602 -4290 O� TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................... ............................... 1 1.1 Project Understanding .................................................................................... ..............................1 1.2 COVID -19 Preparedness .................................................................................. ..............................2 1.3 Firm Profile ...................................................................................................... ..............................2 2.0 Scope of work Approach ........................................................................................ ............................... 3 2.1 Management Approach ................................................................................. ............................... 3 2.2 Technical Approach ........................................................................................ ............................... 5 2.2.1 Application of Standards ........................................................................ ............................... 5 2.2.2 Traffic Operations .................................................................................. ............................... 5 2.2.3 Traffic Signal Timing and Coordination Optimization ............................ ............................... 5 2.2.4 Other Traffic Engineering and Operation Services ................................ ............................... 6 3.0 Firm Qualifications .................................................................................................. ..............................8 4.0 Project Team .......................................................................................................... ............................... 8 5.0 Client References and Work Performed .............................................................. ............................... 10 6.0 Conclusion .............................................................................................................. .............................15 6.1 Required Statements ..................................................................................... .............................15 7.0 Resumes ................................................................................................................. ............................... a Appendix — Acknowledgement of Addenda & Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Forms i r" �*e <l 1.0 INTRODUCTION This proposal presents the advantages STC Traffic (STC) provides to the City of Lake Elsinore for traffic operations services. We are a uniquely qualified firm. STC's primary service provision is the municipal "on- call" specialty services support contract in Traffic Engineering, Intelligent Transportation Systems, and Traffic Operations. This proposal demonstrates our firm's keen knowledge and qualifications; highlighting our experience, staff, understanding and approach to deliver on -call traffic operations consulting services to the City. 1.1 Project Understanding This on -call consultant procurement will provide Lake Elsinore the expert traffic operations resources and capacity necessary to deliver high quality service to the community over the next three years. The City will select one firm to provide on -call traffic operations services and for the past several years, this contract has been held by Hartzog & Crabill Inc. As the contract has expired, this provides an opportunity for the City to consider new consultants for this contract. The firm selected for this contract will be responsible for assisting the City with a wide variety of traffic engineering and traffic signal operations services. These include review, develop, test, implement and maintain traffic signal timing and coordination plans; traffic signal communications; monitor the City's traffic signal operations; design and develop improvement plans; plan checks, and other general traffic engineering services. The City of Lake Elsinore is one of the fastest growing cities in California with access to 1 -15, thousands of homes planned for development, and available commercial and industrial land. The city maintains approximately 190 miles of streets, owns 47 traffic signals and co -own 7 traffic signals with the City of Wildomar. The traffic signals are maintained under contract by the Riverside County Transportation Department. Traffic signals along State Route 74 (SR -74) and on freeway ramps are maintained by Caltrans. With the acquisition of the SR -74, the city could inherit 15 more traffic signals. The City's traffic signal system will experience significant growth over the next several years and this contract will help the City meet the associated traffic operation needs. Like many municipalities in Riverside County, much of the City's traffic signal system is antiquated and lacks many ITS elements that are necessary to provide optimal traffic systems operation and management in today's traffic environment. Most signals run free and have no coordination. The legacy controllers consist of old generation Econolite ASC2 and 170E and these are no longer supported by manufacturers. The City has implemented a Transparity ATMS that is wirelessly connected to 3 traffic signals and CCTV feeds. The City is also implementing new ATC local controllers with Omni eX software. STC currently maintains operations for several agencies in Riverside and San Diego County. We are experts in both the legacy control and communications systems and the migration of these systems to the new ATC platform. STC is currently designing and implementing Citywide signal system improvement projects in Temecula, Hemet, and Menifee. These include new Traffic Management Centers, wireless and fiber optic communication systems, and modern traffic controllers. Like Lake Elsinore's current Cycle 8 HSIP project, the improvements for the neighboring cities are funded through grant applications. Agencies depend on STC to manage the signal system and timing with the utmost care and expertise. Many of our agency clients do not have a staff traffic engineer. When we are on the job, STC is in responsible charge for planning, design, and implementation of traffic signal operation. Our agency clients City of Lake Elsinore Engineering On -Call Traffic Operation Services Page 1 1 O�P have the highest level of confidence in our work and we execute the work in a rigorous and exacting manner. In our profession there is some latitude in approach to signal timing and coordination; however, all approaches converge around CA -MUTCD compliance and standards of practice. STC has invested in the software, equipment, and tools necessary to perform our work and to provide the most valuable service possible to the City. Traffic signal operations require a unique combination of expertise in standards, system equipment, programming, and, most importantly, the seasoned, on -the- street know -how required to be competent inside the cabinet in real -time. The implementation of reliable traffic systems and operations are critical for a growing city. A well - managed and operating traffic signal system builds community confidence that the City can manage growth. Our premier expertise, innovation, and responsiveness will ensure the City's signal system is optimally operated as is, with guidance and recommendations to implement a state -of- the -art system. 1.2 COVID -19 Preparedness In response to the COVID -19 pandemic, STC continues to adapt operations to support its clients in delivering critical infrastructure projects during these challenging and uncertain times. STC has transitioned to a secure "Cloud- based" system for communications and file sharing, which allows all our staff to telework from home and while out in the field. STC has invested in the full Microsoft Office 365 suite, which includes using Microsoft Teams to conduct virtual meetings. We have also implemented workplace safety protocols and training for our employees to promote best practices for physical distancing and personal hygiene, use of Personal Protective Equipment while out in the field, daily cleaning and disinfection of our office space and common areas, and daily employee health checks for symptoms. Our number one priority is protecting our employees, clients, and the public. 1.3 Firm Profile STC Traffic, Inc. (STC) is a full- service Traffic Engineering, Transportation Planning, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) consulting firm specializing in municipal on -call services with a proven track record since its inception in 2007. We employ twenty -four expert staff who provide state -of- the -art consulting services to public agencies throughout the Southern California region. We operate from three offices in Temecula, San Diego, Carlsbad. Our Temecula office is located just 20 minutes from Lake Elsinore City Hall. STC's company philosophy puts strong emphasis on attentive project management, with open lines of communication, a "stand ready' work- ethic, and comprehensive quality assurance and quality control. Our dedication to clients and projects, combined with our high level of field expertise and technological know -how, has allowed us to excel. STC offers a range of services in Traffic Engineering, from traditional practice which applies fundamentals in planning and design to specialty practice which applies innovative techniques in systems and operations. STC specializes in complex corridor signal timing and traffic signal system projects. This work is our firm's "bread and butter." We have also executed hundreds of STC Traffic Inc 5865 Avenida Encinas, Suite 142 -B Carlsbad, CA 92008 • California Corporation • Date of Incorporation: January 26, 2007 • Total Number of Employees: 24 • DIR Number: 1000009329 regional Office Locations: • 27574 Commerce Center Drive, Suite 235, Temecula, CA 92590 • 4891 Pacific Highway, Suite 103 San Diego, CA92110 mall Business Certifications: • SBE Metro (CUCP) Number: 6454 • SB (Micro) CA DGS Number: 53625 City of Lake Elsinore Engineering On -Call Traffic Operation Services Page 1 2 O (6) traffic signal modification projects for agencies across Southern California. Following is a list of traffic engineering design, systems, operations, and construction services STC provides in an on -call capacity to our agency clients. These unique skillsets add significant value in our service offering to the City. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES • Traffic Signal Design • Communication Systems Design • Signing and Striping Design • Traffic Calming Design • Worksite Traffic Control Design • Traffic Investigations • Street Lighting Design • Signal Warrant Analysis • Roadway and Intersection Design • Traffic Engineering Plan Check • Traffic Detour /Control Plans • Communications Conduit Plans • Traffic Study Review • Alignment Studies • Street Light Layouts • Signal Coordination • Neighborhood Traffic Management Program • Traffic Counts /Delay Studies /Speed Zone • Modern Roundabouts Analysis TRAFFIC, OPERATIONS, SYSTEMS AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES • Constructability Reviews • Railroad Preemption Applications • Construction Management • System Integration • Electrical Inspection Services • System Program Management • Maintenance Reviews • System Master Planning • Staff Training • System Tests, Verification, Evaluation • TMC Operation and Management • System Troubleshooting • Performance Monitoring • ITS Technologies • Traffic Signal Timing and Control Logic • Communications and Networking 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK APPROACH STC's general and technical approach, and project controls will clearly illustrate our ability to accomplish the work. Our proposed approach is detailed below. 2.1 Management Approach Traffic operations and systems projects are unique and merit a unique approach. This section briefly describes STC's management approach and project controls to assist staff with adhering to scope, schedule, and budget. Project Initiation: Once City staff alerts STC of a potential task order, STC's project manager Mr. Nick Minicilli will conduct an in- person or over the phone meeting with the key point of contact the City. If necessary, Nick will meet City staff in the field to review the item on site. This meeting is designed to aid the City in clearly conveying the concerns and issues that should be addressed in the pending task order. City of Lake Elsinore Engineering On -Call Traffic Operation Services Page 13 O .� *e O�P Prepare Scope of Work and Fee Proposal: Nick Minicilli will prepare a detailed scope of work and fee proposal for requested tasks. Nick will work directly with the City's project manager and other agencies, consultants, and contractors to refine the scope of work. STC realizes that City resources are limited. The purpose of the scoping process is to develop a scope and fee that meets the intent of the project in the most cost - effective manner possible. It will be Nick's responsibility to track the hours committed to the task and ensure that the established 'lope budget is not exceeded. MaFee Developmen Contracting: Nick Minicilli will work with the City's contracting department to acquire the appropriate signatures and contract ontracting documents for each task. The City's standard contract documents included in the RFP will be used for tasks. Project Kick -Off, ordination, and Schedule Project Kick -Off, Coordination, And Schedule: Regular communication between Nick Minicilli and the key point of contact at hnical Analysis, Design Review, Etc. the City will be critical to maintaining the project schedule and to the overall success of the project. Throughout the duration of the contract, Nick will schedule regular check in meetings with City staff QA /QC to review all outstanding tasks. Nick will submit a baseline schedule at the start of the project that will serve as the basis for monitoring Project Delivery & Close -out and controlling project activities to help decide how to use resources O to achieve time and cost goals. The baseline schedule will be reviewed and approved by City staff. The schedule will be developed through Microsoft Project. Nick will update the schedule through the completion of the task and will furnish a monthly project schedule update to the City with sufficient detail to show the actual versus scheduled progress on tasks and subtasks. Technical Analysis and Design: Tasks assigned to STC will be completed by staff who are familiar with the City's policies and the applicable standards and guidelines. Through our practice we have developed signal timing guidelines and standard operating procedures that our staff adhere to on all timing projects. As applicable, the guidelines include nuance associated with agency preference. STC will provide professional opinions, recommendations, reports and /or plans for traffic related issues and improvements. Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA /QC): Work products delivered to the City will be reviewed by engineers and project managers not directly involved in production or review of the project. Time to review all work products will be built into the project schedule and will be clearly documented and maintained by STC during the project. In addition to formal reviews of work products, Nick will conduct over the shoulder reviews throughout the life of the task order. This hands -on project management style provides assurance to the City that the work products in process are on -task and are in line with the scope of work and pending deadlines. Plans prepared by STC are reviewed by our in -house Construction Management team for constructability and errors. Project Tracking and Deliverables: STC will maintain a detailed project spreadsheet of all active task orders, as well as closed task orders and pending task orders. STC's project management team meets weekly to review project progress and outstanding issues. During this time, we will internally coordinate staffing and action items related to the active task orders with the City. This will be Nick's opportunity to review work being conducted by our project management team and our staff. City of Lake Elsinore Engineering On -Call Traffic Operation Services Page 14 i .� < STC will control all project documents and will provide deliverables and final file material to the City in both paper and electronic format. STC will maintain project documents and data in an organized, logical fashion and will be able to promptly retrieve and distribute project information. STC will provide progress reports and invoices to the City at the end of each month. Upon completion of a task, STC will provide the final documents, plans and reports to the City for their files. 2.2 Technical Approach The RFP technical scope of work covers various services and deliverables that form a traffic engineering and operations task. The following are the professional services per the RFP and our approach and experience in completing similar work. 2.2.1 Application of Standards At STC, each staff member takes pride in learning and implementing the codes, regulations, and other requirements properly on projects. Our staff are involved in preparing guidelines and agency and regulatory standards around the State. Our design and signal timing projects utilize the standards and regulations contained in the latest edition of CA -MUTCD and Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications. STC has reviewed traffic studies for cites in the Riverside County in compliance with the Riverside County Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Guidelines. We will also use City of Lake Elsinore Traffic Impact Analysis guidelines and Standard Plans to guide our reviews and production. At STC, we consider ourselves industry leaders and pride ourselves on our knowledge of current best practices and trends in the traffic industry. Many of our staff are not only involved with industry organizations such as the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and Intelligent Transportation Society of California (ITS CA) but have taken on leadership roles in each of these organizations. We remain active in these organizations and share the latest trends in the industry with our colleagues. 2.2.2 Traffic Operations A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets 2014 Edition SrA 'i I The most effective signal system balances the use of advanced technology with the applicable use of traditional modes of operations such as time -of -day coordination. Integrating safe and reliable signal timing solutions demands proven experience in utilizing the advanced features of traffic controller software in challenging applications such as adaptive operations. STC has developed many timing plans for highly specialized operations. STC discernibly understands the system limitations of controller software and thoughtfully utilizes advanced timing parameters and strategies to achieve optimal arterial system and intersection specific performance. Our team of engineers is equipped with the tools and know -how to perform general traffic data collection and advanced performance analysis. 2.2.3 Traffic Signal Timing and Coordination Optimization Review of Existing Conditions: STC will review the existing traffic conditions based on the existing geometry, traffic volumes and signal timing. Traffic volumes will be collected, or recent traffic volumes will be requested from the City. Existing roadway geometry, phase type and signal timing data will be verified in the field. Data such as number and type of approach lanes, turn pocket length, crosswalk distance, posted speed and lane add /drops will be collected. Traffic volume data will be collected for peak City of Lake Elsinore Engineering On -Call Traffic Operation Services Page 1 5 0 .� *e O�P periods on a typical weekday and if necessary, for weekend. Observations will be made in field for any queuing and other operation issues. Signal timing will be uploaded from the controller in the field. Traffic analysis model will be developed using the latest version of Synchro and based on the existing data. Traffic model for each peak hour will be developed and calibrated to reflect the existing conditions. Traffic Signal Timing Calculations: STC will follow the City's general timing guidelines to calculate the base signal timing parameters. The calculations will be based on field data and measurements and CA- MUTCD standards. STC will organize the field measurements and base signal timing calculations in a tabular format. Some of the base signal timing parameter that will be calculated are as follows: Minimum Green Time, Yellow Change Clearance, Red Clearance, Walk Interval, and Pedestrian Clearance Interval. Traffic Signal Optimization: STC will use the calibrated existing conditions Synchro model with updated base signal timing parameter to optimize the signal timing. Signal timings for corridors currently operating on coordination plan or proposed to be coordinated will be optimized to develop coordination plans. The traffic counts, field review data, and model will be utilized to determine the optimal signal groupings, cycle lengths, splits, and offsets. STC will develop time of day plans for all the peak period and the existing traffic counts will be analyzed to determine the time of day schedule for the new lq� coordination plans. dr Iteris plans. Testing, Field Implementation and Fine Tuning: STC has extensive experience in the traffic signal controllers such as Econolite, Type 170 and 2070 and has each of the controllers in house. The proposed signal timing will be bench tested in house prior to implementing in the field. The finalized signal timing plans will then be inputted in the traffic controller at each individual intersection. STC will observe the coordination plans in the field to ensure operations are performing as intended. Adjustments to the signal timing will be made as required to improve the signal operation. Any changes made in the field will be noted. Once timing changes have been made and all comments addressed, STC will provide final timing sheets to the City. STC will update the Synchro model with the final timing plans. 2.2.4 Other Traffic Engineering and Operation Services The following tasks include design, systems engineering, plan check and maintenance support tasks. Traffic Engineering Design Services: STC has extensive experience in preparing plans, specifications, and estimates (PS &E) for a variety of traffic improvements including traffic signals, street lighting, signing, and striping, and signal interconnect. We have developed plans that have addressed minor public improvements such as ADA curb ramps, sidewalks, trails, roadway widening, curbs, gutters, drainage City of Lake Elsinore Engineering On -Call Traffic Operation Services Page 1 6 r• . Traffic Signal Timing Sheets: STC will prepare traffic signal timing sheets n... compatible with the existing controller program at each respective intersection. STC understands that the City has a variety of traffic signal controllers in the City • p ! ' with various software programs including: Econolite ASC2, 200, 233, 2033 and • a ®; .n McCain Omni software. STC excels at traffic signal timing and can develop timing � � -'•� .gip• c' I• plans for any of the above - mentioned controller programs. The timing sheets will incorporate the updated basic timing parameters and coordinated time -of -day -! cp: ` plans. Testing, Field Implementation and Fine Tuning: STC has extensive experience in the traffic signal controllers such as Econolite, Type 170 and 2070 and has each of the controllers in house. The proposed signal timing will be bench tested in house prior to implementing in the field. The finalized signal timing plans will then be inputted in the traffic controller at each individual intersection. STC will observe the coordination plans in the field to ensure operations are performing as intended. Adjustments to the signal timing will be made as required to improve the signal operation. Any changes made in the field will be noted. Once timing changes have been made and all comments addressed, STC will provide final timing sheets to the City. STC will update the Synchro model with the final timing plans. 2.2.4 Other Traffic Engineering and Operation Services The following tasks include design, systems engineering, plan check and maintenance support tasks. Traffic Engineering Design Services: STC has extensive experience in preparing plans, specifications, and estimates (PS &E) for a variety of traffic improvements including traffic signals, street lighting, signing, and striping, and signal interconnect. We have developed plans that have addressed minor public improvements such as ADA curb ramps, sidewalks, trails, roadway widening, curbs, gutters, drainage City of Lake Elsinore Engineering On -Call Traffic Operation Services Page 1 6 O�P facilities and guard rails. Our experience of specifying equipment, assembling bid packages, and implementing and managing construction on similar projects has provided a keen appreciation for the required level of detail to have a successful bid and deployment of the specified facilities. Communications Systems: STC has a specialty in ITS, Telecommunications and Network Engineering and is well qualified to effectively plan, design, install and integrate related elements and systems. ITS projects also demand technical knowledge of equipment, media, and applications to procure the most suitable and cost - effective technology. STC assesses the needs and prepares the concepts that meet the needs. Our PS &E packages for ITS improvements develop the concepts with fanatical detail and review to ensure constructability and adherence to local and statewide standards. STC has developed large scale master plans and small -scale corridor concepts. We have developed ITS improvements that include virtually all traffic control, data collection, information dissemination, and surveillance elements. We have developed communications systems including fiber optic, wireless (multiple variations), and copper communications utilizing audio, IP, and serial standards. Our deep understanding of ITS standards and Caltrans standards allows us to develop PS &E efficiently and correctly. We routinely test and research new and innovative ITS products that come to market. STC's hands -on approach to engineering affords us the opportunity to create and develop innovative and advanced techniques. Combining our hands -on approach to ITS design with our expertise in communications, networking, and traffic signal systems, allows us to make sound evaluations and recommendations of ITS systems and products. Providing Technical Support for Traffic Signal Maintenance: STC provides technical support for traffic signal maintenance for several municipalities throughout Riverside County. STC regularly directs signal maintenance and construction contractors in the field on standard tasks and provides expertise on specialized systems tasks that are typically not covered by electricians. Our services also extend well beyond support and into traffic signal maintenance and asset management including: • Ensuring contractor - supplied equipment is compatible with existing equipment. • Generating cost effective, multi -year device replacement plans. • Performing independent evaluations and audits of the traffic signal maintenance program/ practices to ensure compliance with best practices. • Assisting with the development, evaluation, and implementation of asset management systems. • Administering and /or providing related asset inventories. Plan Check Review: STC is currently conducting plan check services for the Cities of Hemet, Jurupa Valley, Encinitas, Oceanside, Solana Beach, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Menifee, and San Jacinto. STC has been providing high quality plan check services to cities from inception. Because our firm provides design and implementation of traffic systems, we can identify issues on the plans that other firms may not identify in the plan check process. Through the plan check process, our team will provide the City with the expertise needed to resolve design issues before the project goes to construction. Traffic Counts: STC will assist the City in collecting intersection and roadway segment traffic volumes. The day, time and the length of data collection will be discussed with the City. STC has a list of trusted data collection firms, that will be contracted the work. The traffic volumes will be checked for accuracy before City of Lake Elsinore Engineering On -Call Traffic Operation Services Page 1 7 O (6) submitting to the City. STC assisted the City of Carlsbad in collecting traffic volumes, which is collected annually for monitoring growth as part of the City's Growth Management Program. 3.0 FIRM QUALIFICATIONS Working in an on -call capacity for numerous Cities in the Riverside County region provides STC unique insight into the inner working of the municipal Traffic Engineering Department. STC has successfully completed representative projects throughout the region that mirror the scope of work for this contract. Our staff has over 100 years of combined traffic signal systems engineering, operations, and maintenance experience. We have worked as municipal employees; as extensions of staff in our role as consultants; we operate and maintain TMC's and systems; we have been foreman for electrical contractors in the business of traffic signal construction and maintenance; we have managed the municipal Public Works Electrical Division; and we have worked for traffic signal system suppliers and manufacturers. It is highly unique to find such a group of experts under the umbrella of a single organization. Ik_ Elsinore CL, Hall • 0, C,11 C"t"'t, Call Conners Coverage 4.0 PROJECT TEAM Our qualifications start with our people. STC's staff is the foundation of our organization and has the highest level of expertise possible across the broad range of specialties included in the scope of work. We are comprised of Professional Engineers in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Traffic Operations Engineers, Certified Signal Technicians (up to IMSA Level III), ITS Systems and Network Engineers, and Public Works Electricians and Inspectors. Our staff has over 100 years of combined traffic signal systems engineering, operations, and maintenance experience. We have worked as municipal employees; as extensions of staff in our role as consultants; we operate and maintain TMC's and systems; we have been City of Lake Elsinore Engineering On -Call Traffic Operation Services Page 18 O O�P foreman for electrical contractors in traffic signal construction and maintenance; we have managed the municipal Public Works Electrical Division; and we have worked for traffic signal system suppliers and manufacturers. It is highly unique to find such a group of experts under the umbrella of a single organization. These are the professionals and qualifications that Lake Elsinore seeks as a resource to supplement traffic system and operation needs. The organization chart below shows team structure and key staff roles. The following table summarizes team professional licenses, years with STC, overall years of experience and duties for this contract. Resumes are provided in Section 7 at the end of the proposal. CONSULTANT TRAFFIC CITY OF ?Ot4 ENGINEER NICHOLAS LOWE, PE LAKE O L �A T)RrAMF.YTR'.Kir JASON STACK, TE,P TO E PROJECTMANAGER NICK MINI CILLI, PETE ADAM LEMBERG, IMSA III ALAIN HLJNGERFORD, IMSA I sen1OF operat1on5 Operatkn5 TechnrcaJ 7eehrrrc�a�Speciakst Speeralrsr *Add itional5tafiTo Be Assigned As Needed KEVIN STONE, IMSA I COnstFuctbn Engpeerl Inspeotor Staff Licenses/Certif icates Years Years of Project • Professional Engineer (Traffic) Provide contract management, California, #2790 Q engineering design Jason Stack • Professional Transportation 13 21 oversight, and signal timing Operations Engineer (PTOE) United States, #4174 optimization. • Professional Engineer (Civil) Manage project task orders and Nick Minicilli California, #74667 8 15 staff. Develop task scopes and • professional Engineer (Traffic) budgets. Primary contact with California, #2647 City. Adam Oversight for tasks and staff for Lemberg IMSA Level 3 8 23 systems and operations. Signal timing and implementation. Support for systems and Alain IMSA 1 3 9 operations, signal timing, Hungerford operational analysis, and integration. Support for systems and Kevin Stone IMSA 1 2 27 operations, implementation, integration, and inspection. City of Lake Elsinore Engineering On -Call Traffic Operation Services Page 19 O �D�G (6) 5.0 CLIENT REFERENCES AND WORK PERFORMED This section provides a discussion of our work for similar on -call clients for nearby municipalities. Contact information, contract names, and years working with client are listed on the table below. Client Contact Information Contract Names Years Nancy Beltran On -Call Engineering Hemet Engineering Department Services (Traffic 4 (951) 765 -3877 Subconsultant) nbeltran @cityofhemet.org Rob Olson City Traffic Engineer On -Call Traffic Jurupa Valley 6 (951) 332 -6464 x 236 Operations Services rolson @iurupavalley.org Jonathan Smith, PE City Engineer /Director of Public Works On -Call Traffic Menifee Engineering and 6 (951) 672 -6777 ismith @cityofinenifee.us Support Services Patrick Thomas, TE Director of Public Works On -Call Traffic Temecula 5 (951) 506 -5163 Engineering Services patrick.thomas @temeculaca.�ov Testimonial: "Jason Stack and his staff are advanced, highly intelligent, and hardworking; undoubtedly one of the best firms I've had the pleasure in dealing with as it relates to modern day complex traffic type situations. Any agency or organization will truly benefit having the professional services of STC behind them." Brent M. Trimmer, RCTD, Traffic Operations Section, Principal Engineering Technician MENIFEE ON -CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND SUPPORT SERVICES STC has held the On -Call Traffic Engineering and Support contract with the City of Menifee since 2014. The City utilizes STC to augment staff in the Traffic Engineering Division. As extension of staff STC is responsible for completing day -to -day City traffic engineering tasks, including responding to service calls, responding to resident's calls and requests, plan checking, and attending sheriff meetings. STC staff are present at City Hall twice a week and responsible for coordinating project tasks with various departments including traffic signal maintenance, planning, land development, and construction management. Weekly tasks performed by STC staff include traffic engineering design plans, reviewing and responding to citizen requests, and reviewing development traffic impact studies and design plans. The increasingly vital role we have in implementing Menifee's mobility and transportation goals has led to more diverse services provided to the community. We have written several successful HSIP, SSARP, and ATGP grant applications and have executed most of the ensuing projects, including serving as a key subconsultant for the Owner: City of Menifee Key Staff: Nick Minicilli, PE, TE (Project Manager), Jason Stack, TE, PTOE (Principal -in- Charge), Adam Lemberg (Senior Project Technical Specialist), Alain Hungerford (Project Technical Specialist), Kevin Stone (Construction Manager/ Inspector) Budget: NTE $300k Service Dates: 2014 — Present Reference Jonathan Smith, PE Public Works Director (951) 672 -6777 ismith @cityofinenifee.us City of Lake Elsinore Engineering On -Call Traffic Operation Services Page 1 10 O�P Menifee Active Transportation Plan, preparing the City's Systemic Safety Analysis Report, and providing traffic signal communications design and operations services for the execution of the HSIP projects. We are in the process of upgrading the City's traffic signal communications and operations infrastructure to cutting edge technology and funded through grants. The following are brief descriptions of our work on signal communications, operations, and other related work in Menifee. Menifee HSIP Wireless Interconnect System. STC successfully wrote 2 HSIP Cycle 7 grants for the Eastside and Westside Wireless Interconnect System Projects, securing over $1 million in federal funding for installation of a citywide traffic communication. The goal of the HSIP project is to improve safety and efficiency along Menifee's streets through traffic signal timing and coordination, equipment upgrades, and monitoring systems. STC was later awarded the design contract for the citywide traffic communication system project through an RFP process. The final design plans provide communication and signal controller upgrades at all 62 signalized intersections throughout the City. The signals communicate via wireless radios back to City Hall and the system will be managed from the traffic management center (TMC) /emergency operation center (EOC), which was also designed by STC. STC is responsible for inventorying and inspecting all existing traffic signal components. STC researched existing traffic signal as- builts and conducted extensive field investigations to obtain a complete inventory of the traffic signal equipment. The design work includes installation of radios, 2070 controllers, CCTV, UPS, switches, routers, and related communication system elements. With the design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for the project approved by the City, STC prepared all Caltrans E -76 forms for authorization to proceed in accordance with the Local Assistance Procedures Manual. STC will provide construction engineering, integration, and project close -out services. As part of construction engineering, STC will develop and implement new timing sheets due to the new upgraded controllers. The existing 170E controllers are being upgraded to a 2070 ATC controller with Omni software. During design of the project, STC developed a concept to install a Type 15 street light pole with sectoral antennas at two different high points within the City to provide a more secure and reliable wireless communication design. These high points were on Eastern Water Municipal District (EMWD) property. STC led the design and coordination efforts to get poles installed on EMWD property as a separate task order to avoid the complex Caltrans E -76 right - of -way processing. STC also coordinated with the County of Riverside to obtain the spare Type 15 poles at no cost to the City, which saved out -of- pocket costs. The purpose of using the high points was to reduce the amount of wireless failure points by avoiding a linear bussed point -to -point system and establishing a hub point -to- multipoint system. This design will save the City on future maintenance and troubleshooting costs. Newport Road & Scott Road Corridors Signal Operations Projects. The City recently commissioned STC with two projects that involved developing coordination timing for the Newport Road and Scott Road corridors. The overall goal of these projects involved reducing congestion along the corridors and improving traffic operations to increase public safety and improve travel times. The projects included coordination with the 1 -215 Caltrans on- and off - ramps. This involved extensive coordination efforts with the City of Menifee and Caltrans. Data collection work also required coordination with the City, Caltrans, and a count data subconsultant. Technical work included the development of the Synchro models; determining corridor cycle lengths, splits, offsets, and time -of -day for the coordination plans; and bench - testing, field - implementing, and preparing fine -tune adjustments based on field evaluations of the operations. Additionally, STC provided communications integration and inspection services. City of Lake Elsinore Engineering On -Call Traffic Operation Services Page 1 11 i .� < Traffic Signal Design Services. STC provided roadway and signal design improvements at the intersection of Murrieta Road and Scott Road. This project involves developing traffic signal design plans, signing, and striping plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Additionally, STC is L_,,; 6 iL managing a civil engineering subconsultant to produce roadway design plans, grading plans, and construction.a erosion control plans. STC is leading all coordination efforts with City staff and utility companies. STC also coordinated with subconsultant efforts for surveying, R/W mapping, and - -:- -. -.- civil design. We also provided traffic engineering design for two new traffic signals McCall Boulevard & Oak Hurst Avenue and Murrieta Road & Park City Avenue. Our engineers developed traffic signal design plans and signage and striping plans, along with providing specifications and cost estimates, coordinating staff efforts, and coordinating with utility companies for as -built information requests and new metered service request. TEMECULA ON -CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES STC began working in the City of Temecula in an on -call basis in 2015 after the City requested traffic signal operations services. In 2018, the City commissioned us for a full on -call traffic engineering contract, under which we provide services such as plan check services, electrical inspection, staff training, grant writing, traffic engineering design plans, traffic signal timing and coordination development, and work with the associated traffic signal control systems. The following project profiles are examples of the work we have executed for the City. HSIP Cycle 7 Fiber Optic Communication System Upgrade Project. In 2016, STC's HSIP grant development efforts led to the award of $1,208,200 to Temecula for the installation fiber optic communication system upgrades, including approximately two miles of new conduit, over 22,500 linear feet of single mode fiber optic cable, new ATC traffic signal controllers, new CCTV cameras, and other communications - related equipment. The project area includes Owner: City of Temecula Key Staff: Nick Minicilli, PE, TE (Project Manager), Jason Stack, TE, PTOE (Principal -in- Charge), Adam Lemberg (Senior Project Technical Specialist), Kevin Stone (Construction Manager/ Inspector) Budget: NTE $Varies Service Dates: 2015 — Present 41 traffic signals along the Winchester Road, Rancho California Road, and Temecula Parkway corridors. The project will implement new communications and traffic control systems that will modernize the City's traffic signal system and provide infrastructure to traffic signals not currently connected. These systems will provide consistent, reliable, and modern communications and control for more than one -third of the City's traffic signal system on the most critical arterials in Temecula. The systems will enable proactive traffic signal management including coordinated and adaptive traffic signal operations and response to real time traffic conditions. Ynez Road and La Paz Road Intersection & Signal Design and Operations. Development on Temecula Parkway has necessitated a new traffic signal at Ynez Road and La Paz Road in the existing right -of -way. The project also required pavement widening on La Paz road to accommodate the 3 travel lanes. STC was responsible for design of all aspects of the intersection. STC provided engineering plans for the pavement widening, along with preparing design plans for the new traffic signal and signage and striping plans. STC also prepared an engineer's construction cost estimate. STC was later tasked with providing fiber optic City of Lake Elsinore Engineering On -Call Traffic Operation Services Page 1 12 T MM n6 O�P communication design services for the intersection, a pedestrian ramp, and with providing design services during construction of the intersection. HSIP Cycle 9 Signal Modification Improvements — Permissive Left -Turn to Protected /Permissive Left -Turn. Based on a successful grant application, the City commissioned STC to prepare design plans, specifications, and estimates (PS &E) for implementing protected -left -turn phasing at 5 select intersections in the City. The project supports the Temecula community's transportation safety goals by reducing the number and severity of intersection traffic accidents between permissive left turners and other motorists, bicyclists, or pedestrians. STC is preparing traffic signal modification plans, installation of new traffic signal poles, mast arms, and controller equipment, and installation of ADA compliant pedestrian access. Street Lighting Services. STC is working on a variety of street lighting tasks within the City. The City recently shifted to LS3 for their lighting system, which means the City will own and maintain their street lighting system. Because of this, the City has been working with STC to standardize the new street lighting services for the City. Examples of our street lighting tasks include developing the City's Safety and Street Lighting Guideline manual in order to ensure standardization of street lighting within the City; performing all plan check reviews for street lighting design plans submitted to the City; performing electrical inspections on street lighting systems for the City. STC will also train City maintenance staff in electrical inspections and in the maintenance of the newly installed street light systems. JURUPA VALLEY ON -CALL TRAFFIC OPERATIONS SERVICES STC serves as a subconsultant for the City's On -Call Traffic Engineering contract, focusing primarily on traffic operations. The following examples highlight our work in Jurupa Valley. On -Call Operations Services. Our engineers and technicians have developed signal timing plans, coordination timing plans, and communication troubleshooting for the Jurupa Valley community at various locations. STC is conducting preliminary field observations of existing traffic operations and, using Synchro, developing coordination timing plans to implement in the field. STC is also investigating communications issues between signals. We have also coordinated five arterials and retimed or provided new timing for approximately 30 intersections. We have also assisted the City with traffic signal plan reviews and ITS and communication systems planning and design. As part of our work, we have coordinated with adjacent local cities and regional agencies, including the County of Riverside and Caltrans District 8. Owner: City of Jurupa Valley Key Staff: Nick Minicilli, PE, TE (Project Manager), Jason Stack, TE, PTOE (Principal -in- Charge), Adam Lemberg (Senior Project Technical Specialist), Alain Hungerford (Project Technical Specialist) Budget: NTE $100k Service Dates: 2014 — Present Reference Rob Olson City Traffic Engineer 951 - 332 -6464 x236 rolson @iurupavalley.org City of Lake Elsinore Engineering On -Call Traffic Operation Services Page 1 13 i T < �P Flashing Yellow Signal Timing Operations. STC recently completed special operation timing plans for flashing yellow protective/ permissive left turns at two signalized intersections in the City. The locations include Pyrite Street /Mission Boulevard and Wineville Avenue /Landon Drive. STC developed the timing plans and then programmed and tested the special left -turn operation in the office prior to field implementation. During field implementation, STC was fine -tuned the timing plans to ensure the City was comfortable with the specialized flashing yellow operation. Limonite Coordination Timing Plans. STC developed signal coordination plans for nine signals along Limonite Avenue in the City of Jurupa Valley, from Sumner Avenue to Wineville Avenue. STC uploaded the existing timing plans from the signals in the field and monitored existing conditions to help determine appropriate coordination timing and time -of -day plans. Synchro was used to develop the timing plans during the design phase. After the plans were finalized, STC implemented the new timing plans into the signal controllers and field verified the coordination to ensure intended operation. HEMET ON -CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS SERVICES STC currently serves as a subconsultant for Hemet's On -Call Engineering Services contract, under which most of our task orders focus on traffic operations. Previously, we held an On -Call Grant Assistance Services contract for which we successfully prepared SSARP, ATP 1— Bikeway Connect, ATP 2 — Bike -Ped Masterplan, and HSIP Cycle 8 grants. In addition to various other planning and traffic engineering projects, including preparing the City's Systemic Safety Analysis Report (SSAR), we have provided significant traffic signal operations services to the Hemet community. The following provides a list of examples highlighting our operations experience in Hemet. Citywide Signal Timing Updates. STC updated the traffic signal timing at all signalized intersections in the City of Hemet to reflect the current CA -MUTCD standards. Our firm's engineers and technicians performed an inventory of the City's 41 traffic signal cabinets in the field to gather the existing timing sheets, measure crosswalk lengths, and note posted Owner: City of Hemet Key Staff: Nick Minicilli, PE, TE (Project Manager), Jason Stack, TE, PTOE (Principal -in- Charge), Adam Lemberg (Senior Project Technical Specialist), Alain Hungerford (Project Technical Specialist) Kevin Stone (Construction Manager/ Inspector) Budget: Varies Service Dates: 2016— Present Reference Nancy Beltran Engineering Department (951) 765 -3877 nbeltran @cityofhemet.org speed limits to calculate the pedestrian and yellow clearance times. We additionally inventoried the signal controller types for each traffic signal to develop the appropriate signal timing plan documentation. We then reviewed and made recommendations for establishing compliance with current CA -MUTCD standards. For corridors that had coordinated signal timing, STC made cycle length signal timing adjustments. STC prepared new intersection timing sheets and provided hands -on implementation of the proposed timing changes at each traffic signal cabinet. Warren Road and Auto Blvd Intersection Design and Operations. STC provided intersection design services for the intersection of Warren Road and Auto Boulevard. The new City of Lake Elsinore Engineering On -Call Traffic Operation Services Page 1 14 Q9 L2 i r" �*e <l intersection is intended to address safety and traffic issues in the area arising from increased development. STC is responsible for the intersection and traffic signal design. After performing a detailed field investigation, STC prepared street improvement designs, including erosion control plans, and design of the intersection traffic signal. Signal design plans included traffic signal poles, signal heads, detection, conduits, Opticom devices, battery backup systems, signal interconnect stub -outs, controller assembly, service point locations, and minor signing and striping modifications. STC also developed signal timing plans in accordance with the latest CA -MUTCD standards and programmed the timing. STC is additionally providing utility coordination, preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS &E), and bid /construction support. 6.0 CONCLUSION STC's staff have experience executing this exact scope of services and have demonstrated leadership in on -call traffic operation services with neighboring agencies. The City is familiar with our staff and Project Manager through the HSIP Cycle 8 project. Our staff is flexible working the hours necessary to make the deadline. We are the "right sized" team to execute this work. The task orders are likely to be in the thousands range. Executing small size contracts on an on -call basis has been our business focus since our inception in 2007. STC will meet the City's needs in responsive and flexible ways and will get to the task at hand quickly and promote efficiency and performance. STC looks forward to working with Lake Elsinore to bring innovative practice and technology to the streets of the City to solve real issues and make a positive impact for the travelling public. 6.1 Required Statements The following statements are included per RFP Section VIII requirements and consistently numbered: A. The City's Request for Proposal (RFP) for Engineering On -Call Traffic Operations Services is incorporated in its entirety as a part of this proposal. B. The RFP and this proposal will jointly become part of the Agreement for Professional Consultant Services for this project when said Agreement is fully executed by STC and the Mayor or City Manager of Lake Elsinore. C. STC's services to be provided and fees will be in accordance with the City's RFP. D. STC makes no exception to the provisions and conditions of the RFP. E. STC's statement of qualifications is contained in this proposal. F. STC is self - performing these services and no subconsultant is proposed. G. STC is self - performing these services and no subconsultant is proposed. H. STC's service charges will be "Not -to- Exceed Fee" and include conservatively estimated reimbursable expenses. I. STC will document and provide the results of our work to the satisfaction of the City. This may include preparation of field and final reports, or similar evidence of attainment of the Agreement objectives. J. STC will immediately document and notify the City of any defects or hazardous conditions observed in the vicinity of the project site prior, during, or after completion of work. City of Lake Elsinore Engineering On -Call Traffic Operation Services Page 1 15 O�P K. STC's hourly rate schedule is submitted as a separate electronic file to PlanetBids and is part of STC's proposal for use in invoicing for progress payments and for extra work incurred that is not part of this RFP. Extra work will require prior written approval from the City. L. STC does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. M. STC adheres to federal laws and regulations notwithstanding any state or local laws and regulations. In a case of conflict between federal, state, or local laws or regulations the strictest will be adhered to. N. STC will allow authorized federal, state, county, and City officials access to place of work, books, documents, papers, fiscal, payroll, materials, and other relevant contract records pertinent to this project. STC will retain relevant records for at least three years. O. STC will comply with the Davis -Bacon Fair Labor Standards Act (40 USC 276 -a through a -7), and the implementation regulations issued pursuant thereto (29 CFR Section 1, 5), any amendments thereof and the California Labor Code. Pursuant to the said regulations, entitled "Federal Labor Standards Provisions," Federal Prevailing Wage Decision" and State of California prevailing wage rates, respectively. P. STC will comply with the Copeland Anti - Kickback Act (18 USC 874) and the Implementation Regulation (29 CFR 3) issued pursuant thereto, and any amendments thereof. Q. STC offers and agrees to assign to the City all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 USC Sec. 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 [commencing with Section 16700] of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code), arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials pursuant to the public works or the subcontract. This assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the City tender's final payment to STC, without further acknowledgment by the parties. R. STC will include DBE firms to perform services when applicable. There is no DBE goal for this project. S. STC has no lobbying activities to disclose (Form LLL of the RFP). T. STC is self - performing these services and no subconsultant is proposed. The following statements are included per RFP Section IX requirements General Compliance with Laws and Wage Rates. A. The Consultant shall be required to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances applicable to the work. This includes compliance with prevailing wage rates and their payment in accordance with California Labor Code, Section 1775. The Consultant is required to submit certified payrolls weekly. This applies to all applicable field personnel working on the project. In accordance with Section 1771.5 (b) (5) of the California Labor Code, the City will withhold payments when the payroll records are delinquent or inadequate. City of Lake Elsinore Engineering On -Call Traffic Operation Services Page 1 16 i T� ww� (6) e <l 7.0 RESUMES The following resumes reflect the 5 -key staff on the organization chart in Section 4, starting with our Project Manager and City liaison: YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 15 Years EDUCATION: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, B.S., Civil Engineering (2005) LICENSES: Professional Engineer (Civil), California, #74667 Professional Engineer (Traffic), California, #2647 IMSA Level 1 AFFILIATIONS: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Member REFERENCES: City of Menifee Jonathan Smith City Engineer /Director of Public Works (951) 672 -6777 ismith @cityofinenifee.us City of Temecula Patrick Thomas, PE Director of Public Works (951) 506 -5163 patrick.thomas @temeculaca .gov NICK MINICILLI, PE,TE SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER Mr. Minicilli has over 15 years of experience in the development of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS &E) and construction management for numerous engineering projects for various municipal clients and private developers. Mr. Minicilli has a well -known reputation for high - quality project designs and project management for civil- and traffic - related projects, including traffic signal timing and coordination; traffic impact studies and analyses; PS &E packages for traffic signal design; communications plans; signing /striping plans; street lighting plans; traffic control plans; stage construction and capital improvement designs involving ADA curb ramps, sidewalks, trails, roadway widening, and guardrails. With a diverse background in transportation planning, traffic engineering, and civil engineering, Mr. Minicilli provides unique skills and crucial insight for clients in both production and management. His goal is to develop physical solutions to transportation issues by assessing the feasibility of the solution from constructability, traffic, and public safety perspectives. SIMILAR PROJECT EXPERIENCE HSIP Traffic Signal Improvements I Lake Elsinore, CA Mr. Minicilli currently serves as project manager for the design of traffic signal upgrades at eight existing signals throughout the City of Lake Elsinore. Upon completion, the project will significantly improve public safety, intersection efficiency, and mobility at intersections for all modes of travel including motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, first responders, and transit. In his role, Mr. Minicilli is overseeing field review, environmental clearance, PS &E at the 65 %, 95 %, and 100% levels. The design work includes plans for traffic signal modifications that include new dilemma zone detection systems, signage and striping, and flashing beacons. STC is also preparing new timing sheets and providing construction support. One of Mr. Minicilli's primary tasks has been to provide QA /QC review for design and constructability of all plans throughout the project. On -Call Traffic Engineering and Support Services I Menifee, CA Serving as senior project manager, Mr. Minicilli is responsible for day -to -day communication with City staff and public on traffic engineering related issues. Responsibilities include plan check, TIA reviews, department coordination meetings, responses to community concerns, grant writing, signal system issues, operational troubleshooting, and oversight of TMC design and construction. Additionally, as part of STC's on -call services contract with the City of Menifee' Mr. Minicilli is responsible for the review of all traffic impact analysis reports for the City and provides engineering /planning support for STC's City of Lake Elsinore I Engineering On -Call Traffic Operation Services a O�P biweekly on -site staff services Fiber Optic Communications System Upgrade I Temecula, CA As senior project manager, Mr. Minicilli is responsible for services that include plan check services, electrical inspection, staff training on street lighting inspection, street lighting systems design, HISP grant writing, traffic engineering design plans, traffic signal timing and coordination development, and work with the associated traffic signal control system. He oversaw the upgrade of the City's Fiber Optic Communications System, which will implement new communications and monitoring systems, provide communications infrastructure for 41 traffic signals, and modernize the City's traffic signal network. Mr. Minicilli oversaw writing of the successful HSIP Cycle 7 grant that led to this project. For the project, Mr. Minicilli supervised coordination with City staff and various local utilities companies, along with the conduct of various field reviews and the creation of a base map of all relevant information. Mr. Minicilli oversaw preparation of detailed plans that conform with the City of Temecula plan requirements, including traffic control plans and coordination with other on -going projects, along with specifications, and estimates, and will also be supervising bid assistance, construction support, system integration, and corridor traffic signal timing efforts for the City. La Mesa Fiber Optic Communications I La Mesa, CA As a senior project manager, Mr. Minicilli was responsible for overseeing production of plans, specifications, and estimates to upgrade damaged and old tech fiber optic communications equipment on 11 corridors for 38 signalized intersections where nearly 90% of the project signals are off line at the City's TMC. The project included approximately 50,000 ft of new fiber optic cable, replacing above - ground enclosures with new fiber pull boxes and splice closures, new ATC traffic controllers, CCTV cameras, IP- enabled battery backup systems and conflict monitors, and other communications related equipment. Mr. Minicilli was responsible for overseeing the field inventory of the existing traffic signal equipment and conduits, identification and inventorying of damaged fiber and conduit, and the production of design plans and cost estimates. The plans have been approved and the City is preparing for the bid phase. Mr. Minicilli will manage a follow up scope to provide bid assistance, construction management and inspection, communications integration, timing sheet conversions, signal timing parameter updates to CAMUTCD standards, developing updated TOD coordination timing plans, and conducting a before - and -after study to validate signal timing improvements. Traffic Signal Interconnect and Upgrade I Vista, CA Principal Manager responsible for design and delivery of the City of Vista Traffic Signal Interconnect Upgrade project. The City received federal HSIP grant funding to upgrade their traffic signal communications system, redundant Ethernet protocol system, and establish communications to offline traffic signals based on a grant Mr. Minicilli supervised development for. The original work included the development of plans, specifications, and estimates to upgrade the traffic signal communications system in the southern half of the City to an all -fiber optic network. Additional work included adding wireless radio communications to nine traffic signals in western area of the City, wireless radio communications to two traffic signals on Poinsettia Avenue, and upgrading all intersections to Ethernet - enabled equipment, including existing cameras. City of Lake Elsinore I Engineering On -Call Traffic Operation Services b 0 *e OP YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 21 Years EDUCATION: University of Massachusetts at Lowell, B.S. Civil Engineering (1999) LICENSES: Professional Engineer (Traffic) California, #2790 Professional Transportation Operations Engineer (PTOE), United States, #4174 AFFILIATIONS: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Member International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA), Member ITS America (ITSA), Member REFERENCES: City of Menifee Jonathan Smith City Engineer /Director of Public Works (951) 672 -6777 ismith @citvofinenifee.us JASON STACK, TE, PTOE PRINCIPAL -IN- CHARGE L Mr. Stack is the founder of STC Traffic, Inc. (STC) and has over 20 years of specialized experience in the development, assembly, and operation of traffic signal systems and control technologies, ITS, and communication systems. He has managed various transportation planning, engineering, and systems projects for municipalities throughout California. He is a recognized expert in traffic signal operations including railroad preemption operations and complex programing. He has a strong reputation for project management and has successfully managed various traffic engineering and ITS projects. Mr. Stack's work in traffic systems and operations is published on several agency websites. SBCTA Redlands Passenger Rail Project I San Bernardino County, CA STC is teamed with HDR to evaluate, design, and provide construction support for several miles of new commuter rail in San Bernardino County. Like the Sprinter alignment in San Diego County, this local community - serving rail alignment will connect the Redlands community with the regional Metrolink and Amtrak rail service. As STC principal -in- charge, Mr. Stack is overseeing the fiber optic backbone, station communications, and traffic signal design and operation for this $300M project. Jurupa Valley On -Call Traffic Engineering I Jurupa Valley, CA STC provides signal timing, signal coordination, and signal communication troubleshooting. As principal -in- charge, Mr. Stack has overseen field observations of existing corridor operations and designed and implemented the recommended signal coordination improvements along various corridors within the City. In many cases, Mr. Stack has programed and tested the signalized operations within STC's bench laboratory to ensure signal operations are functioning correctly prior to field implementation. Traffic Signal System Program Support I Carlsbad, CA Mr. Stack served as senior principal manager for the planning, design, and implementation of the City of Carlsbad's Intelligent Transportation Systems Implementation Project. This regionally standard - setting project involved the implementation of several new and innovative technologies, including the first -in- the - county implementation of an all Ethernet platform for Citywide traffic signal communications. With an aggressive $2M budget and 18 -month schedule, a two -phase deployment was developed. Phase 1 (12 months) included planning, design, and implementation of communications systems for 100 signals, installing 180 new video detection cameras, live video feeds for 70 signals, controller software upgrades at 100 signals, and new timing plans for 55 signals. Phase 2 (6 months) included expanding the communications system to 50 additional signals, installing a traffic management center t MC), and providing live video feeds for 90 additional signals. Mr. Stack is currently managing the $3.5M ATMS CIP which includes citywide implementation of new Trafficware ATC controllers, ATMS.now, system detection for HiRes data, SPM module, and the SynchroGreen adaptive control system. City of Lake Elsinore I Engineering On -Call Traffic Operation Services c CL2 ti i YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 23 Years CERTIFICATION: IMSA III AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Traffic Management Centers Ethernet Communications modems CCTV Systems Wireless Systems Various Switch Technologies and Manufacturers McCain 200, 233, 245 Omni Software Fiber Optics Telephone Lease Lines 170, 170E, 2070 Controllers 33, 336, and 333 Cabinets Battery Back -Up Systems Emergency Vehicle Preemption Systems �:f�y�:f�I►1:y��1 City of Menifee Jonathan Smith City Engineer /Director of Public Works (951) 672 -6777 ismith @cityofinenifee.us City of Carlsbad Doug Bilse, TE Senior Traffic Engineer (760) 602 -7504 ADAM LEMBERG, IMSA III SENIOR PROJECT TECHNICAL SPECIALIST Mr. Lemberg has over 23 years of experience installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining traffic signals and communication networks. He has a respected reputation for his ability to provide excellent support for the hardware and software used by local and regional agency transportation systems. Mr. Lemberg provides on -call traffic operations services to numerous local agencies in Riverside County. Prior to joining STC, Mr. Lemberg worked for McCain, Inc., for 14 years, where he installed many of the advanced traffic management systems in Southern CA, along with the infrastructure necessary for network communications. SIMILAR PROJECT EXPERIENCE On -Call Traffic Engineering and Support I Menifee, CA Senior project technical specialist on the City of Menifee's On -Call Traffic Engineering and Support contract. In this role, he is responsible for providing signal timing, signal operations, and traffic systems services for on -call tasks for the City. Recent projects include developing coordination timing for the Newport Road and Scott Road corridors which involved the 1- 215 Caltrans on- and off - ramps. He oversaw the development of the Synchro models; determined the corridor cycle lengths, splits, offsets, and time -of -day for the coordination plans; and bench - tested, field - implemented, and made fine -tune adjustments based on field evaluations of the operations. Additionally, Mr. Lemberg provided communications integration and inspection services. ATMS Systems Integration and Design I Carlsbad, CA Mr. Lemberg served as the lead systems engineer responsible for project management and design of the wireless Ethernet traffic signal communications network and ITS equipment for the City's Traffic Signal CIP, Phases 1 and 2. Mr. Lemberg networked over 150 traffic signals and over 200 video feeds in a little over 2 years. Mr. Lemberg was also involved in the Citywide deployment of a Coded GPS /IR Emergency Vehicle Preemption system. During this time, he was also responsible for the integration of multiple Management Systems which include the City's ATMS, Network Management system for the Wireless communications and the Emergency Vehicle Management system. doug.bilse @carlsbadca.gov On -Call Traffic Engineering and ITS I Chula Vista, CA City of Chula Vista Serving as a senior technical specialist, Mr. Lemberg has worked on several Eddie Flores, TE traffic signal timing and communications networking projects for the City. City Traffic Engineer Having served as the task manager for the Chula Vista TMC design - build, Mr. (619) 476 -5368 eflores @chulavistaca.gov Lemberg has extensive working knowledge of the City's communications network, which enabled him to perform the City's first traffic signal conversions from serial to ethernet communications and network communications from City Hall to other facilities through the traffic signal network. City of Lake Elsinore I Engineering On -Call Traffic Operation Services d �0(6) YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 9 Years CERTIFICATION IMSAI AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Serial Communications Twisted Pair Copper Interconnect Telephone Lease Lines Ethernet Communications Cellular Communications Fiber Optics Lantronix, GDI & Digi Serial to Ethernet Cards Serial to Ethernet Terminal Servers Layer 2 & 3 Switch Technologies Routing Video Detection Systems Emergency Vehicle Preemption 170, 2070 & NEMA Controllers 245/210, 200, 233RV2/MC1, 2033, 750CF, Omni & Linux v80 Programs McCain QuicNet 4, QuicNet 4 +, QuicNet Pro & Transparity REFERENCES: City of Menifee Jonathan Smith City Engineer /Director of Public Works (951) 672 -6777 jsmith @cityofinenifee.us City of Temecula Patrick Thomas, PE Director of Public Works (951) 506 -5163 patrick.thomas @temeculaca .9ov ALAIN HUNDERFORD, IMSA I PROJECT TECHNICAL SPECIALIST Mr. Hungerford has over nine years of experience in providing support for ATMS /ITS deployments and continued operation for various agencies throughout North America and internationally. Mr. Hungerford worked previously as a Technical Systems Specialist at McCain, Inc., becoming an expert with their line of hardware and software solutions. He works closely with City Engineers, providing detailed information to assist in decision - making while performing operational improvements. He actively monitors and operates several City TMC's from STC's local Carlsbad office, providing support and for both Central Systems and controller operations. Mr. Hungerford currently works in an on call /as- needed basis for agencies throughout the region, providing support for traffic signal operations and signal systems, with specialized expertise in traffic management centers, and has become an expert other manufacturers' products, including Econolite and Trafficware. His work can be found in Cities such as Riverside, Jurupa Valley, and Caltrans District 8. SIMILAR PROJECT EXPERIENCE On Call Traffic Signal Engineering I Menifee, CA Mr. Hungerford currently works actively for the City, assisting with day -to- day operational aspects and the creation and optimization of signal timing, ATMS deployment, and communications infrastructure. He is currently actively working alongside City IT and Traffic Engineers to establish the deployment of Transparity ATMS, providing access to over 70 of the City's signals— he proposed the networking equipment required and is overseeing the deployment for a complete signal communications infrastructure throughout the City. Simultaneously, he is assisting in the first -time conversion from the outdated 170 controller platform to the ATC platform with McCain's Omni controller software citywide. Prior to the current system deployment, Mr. Hungerford provided his technical support in maintaining a small -scale deployment of the system remotely and provided City engineers the same remote access via a cellular network to their workstations. On -Call Traffic Signal Engineering I Temecula, CA During his employment at McCain, Mr. Hungerford worked closely with the City of Temecula to remotely monitor and maintain the City's QuicNet Pro ATMS. His work extended into the overview of the City's QuicTrac adaptive system. Currently, he is working alongside STC staff on upgrades to their communications infrastructure. City of Lake Elsinore I Engineering On -Call Traffic Operation Services e O (6) YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 27 Years CERTIFICATION: IMSA II, IMSA Work Zone Safety, ICS -200 AREAS OF EXPERTISE: QuicNet 4+ & QuicNet Pro 170E & 2070, FLEX Controllers McCain 332 Cabinets NEMA cabinets 200 & 233 Omni Software Battery Backup Systems (Clary & Dimensions) ITERIS Cameras Autoscope Traficon Video Detection CAT -5 CCTV's Wireless video over copper Wireless communications REFERENCES: City of Menifee Jonathan Smith City Engineer /Director of Public Works (951) 672 -6777 ismith @cityofinenifee.us KEVIN STONE, IMSA II CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT /INSPECTIONS Mr. Stone is a construction engineer /inspector with over 27 years of experience in constructing, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining traffic signal systems and electrical systems. He currently performs extensive signal timing development, implementation, observation, and verification for a variety of signal timing projects on an on- call basis for public agencies. Prior to joining STC, Mr. Stone served as the general foreman of maintenance for over 350 traffic signals and 4 traffic signal technicians in the Cities of Santee, El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon grove, Imperial Valley, and Camp Pendleton; was an electrical foreman for 20 of those years; served as lead traffic signal technician for the City of Oceanside with responsibility for on call service 24/7 for three years of over 160 traffic signals; and was lead technician responsible for maintenance troubleshooting all electrical throughout 34 facilities and railway stations for the SPRINTER and COASTER from Escondido to Oceanside and Oceanside to downtown San Diego. SIMILAR PROJECT EXPERIENCE RCTD Scott Road Interchange at 1 -215 1 Menifee, CA As an electrical inspector, Mr. Stone is responsible for providing electrical inspections for two City -owned traffic signals as part of the Scott Road Interchange project, which will reconfigure freeway on- /off -ramps in a partial cloverleaf design, construct a new, wider overpass bridge, and widen Scott Road. In addition, Mr. Stone is responsible for verification of installed traffic signal equipment in the traffic controller cabinets and provides inspections and punch list reviews of the City -owned modified signal upon construction completion. Additionally, Mr. Stone is providing signal material reviews of contractor submittals. Riverside County Signal Experience, 2000 -2015 1 Riverside County, CA Prior to joining STC, Mr. Stone served as a signal contractor and serviced traffic signals throughout Riverside County, including Lake Elsinore, Murrieta, Perris, and Moreno Valley. The work he performed includes modifications of existing signals, communications, and inventory; supervising the removal of old equipment and the installation of new equipment; conducting interconnect runs; coordination with municipalities, contractors, and utilities; final inspections; and punch list review. City of Lake Elsinore I Engineering On -Call Traffic Operation Services f CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ADDENDA RECEIVED Engineering On -Call Traffic Operations Services The Bidder shall acknowledge the receipt of addenda by placing an "X" by each addendum received. 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