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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTRANSTECH, SOQ, BUILDING PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICESSOQ (Statement of Qualifications) BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES Submitted By TRANSTECH Engineers, Inc. Contact Person for this Proposal: Ayla Jefferson, CBO, CSP Principal Building Official E: ayla.jefferson@transtech.org C: 909-851-5765; O: 909-595-8599 Submitted To City of LAKE ELSINORE Attn.: Shannon Buckley Assistant City Manager Submittal Requirement: Via PlanetBids www.transtech.org 855.595.2495 (toll-free) TABLE OF CONTENTS BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES Our proposal is submitted in the format specified in RFQ Section titled “QUALIFICATION FORM AND CONTENT”. Section Page A. COVER LETTER 1 B. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED 3 B.1. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING 3 B.2. SERVICE APPROACH 3 C. EXPERIENCE IN REQUESTED SERVICES AND REFERENCES 9 C.1. EXPERIENCE IN REQUESTED SERVICES 9 C.2. REFERENCES 12 D. CONTRACT 14 E. INSURANCE 15 F. FIRM’S QUALIFICATIONS 16 G. RESUMES 17 H. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND SERVICE APPROACH 24 BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) 1 A. COVER LETTER April 1, 2024 City of LAKE ELSINORE Attn.: Shannon Buckley, Assistant City Manager Submittal Requirement: Via PlanetBids SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES Dear Ms. Buckley: Transtech is pleased to submit this Proposal for the subject services. This Cover Letter provides an executive summary of our qualifications. Company Profile: Established in 1989, Transtech (a California Corporation) is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm. Transtech has been in business for over 34 years and provides municipal services to approximately 80 public agencies. One of the unique qualifications of Transtech is that we serve public agencies as municipal contract service providers. We serve as Building Official, Building Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Permit Technician, Building Code Enforcement, City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Map/Plan Checker, Public Works/Permit Inspector, CIP Manager, Construction Manager, Construction Inspector, Designer, Federally Funded Project Manager and in other capacities for a number of public agencies. Building and Safety Services: Transtech is currently providing municipal services to over 80 public agencies, Including Building and Safety Services to several agencies. Transtech’s Plan Check and Inspection Capacity in numbers: • We maintain and manage electronic plan submittal portals for over 25 cities. • In 2023, we processed and reviewed approximately 11,000 projects with 76,000 documents and performed approximately 52,000 inspections. Electronic Plan Check: Transtech provides all Electronic Plan Check. Please click here for a sample of our electronic plan check portal at one of our contract Cities. We offer electronic plan check submittal portal to our client cities at no additional cost. Virtual Counter: We offer virtual meetings with plan checkers. Please click here to explore the virtual plan check counter appointment calendar for one of the Cities, Readily Available Staff: Transtech has a large pool of well experienced staff and resources readily available to provide requested services, and respond to requests in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Our staff and resources include approximately 200 staff, including building officials, plan checkers, inspectors, permit technicians, www.transtech.org 855.595.2495 (toll-free) ISO 9001 Certified About Transtech Video Highlight: CLICK HERE BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) 2 engineers, project managers, designers, plan checkers, inspectors, construction managers, traffic and transportation analysts, technicians, support personnel. Quick Turn Around Time and Expedited/Off-Business Hours/Weekend Services: Transtech will provide plan checks on a quick turn-around schedule. Transtech also provides expedited service when requested. If the City receives a request from applicants for expedited plan check services, Transtech staff will provide additional resources to accommodate such a request. If the City requests inspection services, Transtech staff will provide additional resources to accommodate inspection requests during off business hours and weekends. Our “Customer Care” approach in delivering B&S Services in an efficient, cost-effective, and timely manner: • Transtech is well known in providing Cost Effective Services on time with a customer friendly and responsive approach. Our services are founded on the principles of Total Quality Management for Total Customer Care. • We start by working with the applicant early on and during plan review to help them prepare a set of plans which have all of the required information clearly and logically presented. • Additionally, we never hesitate to make suggestions which help eliminate complicated details, reduce construction costs, and/or provide details which are easy to verify in the field. Experience has taught us well that inspection time and applicant frustration can both be substantially reduced, while increasing overall compliance, by producing a better set of plans during the plan review process. And in the case of homeowners, this policy often demonstrates early on that the City really is truly a partner in a process that can often be a source of stress and tension for many applicants, and we fully understand that. • This policy reduces the number of plan review rechecks required, allows the applicant to obtain a permit much sooner, and reduces the overall time our staff is required to spend on that particular plan. • Our policy is to assist the architect, engineer, designer, applicant, etc. as much as possible, which helps eliminate complicated details, reduce construction costs, and/or provide details which are easy to verify in the field. • All telephone calls or e-mails received are returned within the same working day, or the following day. We take pride in our “Same Day Response” motto. • Responsiveness is an integral part of Transtech’s “customer friendly” service approach. • We will strive to enhance the City’s image by public trust to be the most desirable community to live, invest and conduct business. Community Involvement: We are proud to support civic and community activities, which demonstrates our commitment to the progress, health, and well-being of the communities we serve. In services and partnership with our client cities, we have a proven record of active engagement in City and Community events, programs, causes, and initiatives. Our goal is not just to serve as an engineering consultant which is what we are best at, but activity partnering with our clients, to further enhance the City’s reputation as an ideal community to live, invest, work, and play in. Thank you for the opportunity to submit our SOQ. Should you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact us. Sincerely, Dennis Tarango, CBO, CSP Ayla Jefferson, CBO, CSP Principal Building Official Principal Building Official E: dennis.tarango@transtech.org E: ayla.jefferson@transtech.org C: 909-821-7117, O: 909-595-8599, ext.158 C: 909-851-5765, O: 909-595-8599, ext.160 BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) 3 B. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED B.1. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING The City of Lake Elsinore has issued an RFQ to select an engineering firm for plan check and inspection services. The selected firm will be tasked to provide plan check services and building inspector services by an ICC certified building Inspector for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings for full compliance with State, County and City of Lake Elsinore building codes and requirements. The City is seeking to create a long-term relationship with the selected firm to provide as needed services for a wide variety of building projects. The selected firm will work thru and report to City’s Building Manager. B.2. SERVICE APPROACH Transtech’s unique “Customer Care” approach in delivering Building and Safety Services in an efficient, cost- effective, and timely manner:  Transtech is well known in providing Cost Effective Services on time with a customer friendly and responsive approach.  Our services are founded on the principles of Total Quality Management for Total Customer Care.  We have a structured approach to execute projects in an efficient manner that makes Transtech capable of providing the City with the highest quality product. Transtech has established guidelines and policies, including written manuals on quality control, project management, and design procedures for its staff and for its contract cities. These guidelines ensure a consistent approach to the execution of assignments undertaken by our organization in compliance with City’s specific procedures, standards, and requirements.  We start by working with the applicant early on and during plan review to help them prepare a set of plans which have all of the required information clearly and logically presented.  Additionally, we never hesitate to make suggestions which help eliminate complicated details, reduce construction costs, and/or provide details which are easy to verify in the field. Experience has taught us well that inspection time and applicant frustration can both be substantially reduced, while increasing overall compliance, by producing a better set of plans during the plan review process. And in the case of homeowners, this policy often demonstrates early on that the City really is truly a partner in a process that can often be a source of stress and tension for many applicants, and we fully understand that.  This policy reduces the number of plan review rechecks required, allows the applicant to obtain a permit much sooner, and reduces the overall time our staff is required to spend on that particular plan.  Transtech provides all plan check comments on electronic files. All plan check comments are provided on pdf format electronically, as well as hard copies. Plan review corrections are written clearly and are fully detailed to explain the Code deficiency.  To help the applicant better understand the problem, Transtech provides as much information during plan review as possible. We believe that if the applicant has a clear understanding of the problem, he or she can take the necessary steps to correct the condition. This policy reduces the number of plan review rechecks required, allows the applicant to obtain a permit much sooner, and reduces the overall time our staff is required to spend on that particular plan. Unclear and/or cryptic corrections are never written, and all correction lists, except those written over the counter, are typed and printed on a laser printer. BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) 4  Our plan checkers confer early on and respond to questions from the architect, engineer, designer, applicant, etc. When requested, our plan checkers also meet with the architect, engineer, designer, applicant, etc. at our offices to answer questions or for rechecks where the plan corrections.  Our policy is to assist the architect, engineer, designer, applicant, etc. as much as possible, which helps eliminate complicated details, reduce construction costs, and/or provide details which are easy to verify in the field.  All telephone calls or e-mails received are returned within the same working day, or the following day. We take pride in our “Same Day Response” motto.  Responsiveness is an integral part of Transtech’s “customer friendly” service approach.  We will strive to enhance the City’s image by public trust to be the most desirable community to live, invest and conduct business.  Customer Care means highest quality customer service. Transtech is committed to providing “Customer Care” to the City, City's patrons, responding quickly and effectively to the walk-in, telephone, and electronic inquiries of the public related to our services. Electronic Plan Check and Virtual Meeting Calendar set-up: Transtech has integrated many technological assets into its services to provide most efficient and cost- effective service. We provide fully automated electronic plan submittal, checking and tracking. We provide this on our company portal, as well as offer same portal to our client cities on their web sites. Virtual Counter: We offer virtual meetings with plan checkers. Please click here to explore the virtual plan check counter appointment calendar for one of the Cities, Electronic Plan Check: Transtech provides all Electronic Plan Check. Please click here for a sample of our electronic plan check portal at one of our contract Cities. We offer electronic plan check submittal portal to our client cities at no additional cost. Following are sample snap shots of various types of electronic plan checks. BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) 5 BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) 6 BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) 7 BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) 8 Plan Check Processing: When a plan check order is received, it is logged and reviewed by Building Staff and then assigned to applicable plan checkers. The plan check duration is monitored thru the plan check log data base, which generates messages at identified intervals to inform plan checker and supervising Sr. Staff so that they are aware of how the progress and status continuously. If any potential delay is monitored, necessary steps are taken, such as meeting with plan checker to review the schedule, workload, performance, and identify actions, including assigning additional staff, if necessary, to ensure timely completion of assignment. Plan Check Coordination: • Our plan checkers respond to questions from the architect, engineer, designer, applicant, etc. When requested, our plan checkers also meet with the architect, engineer, designer, applicant, etc. at our offices to answer questions or for rechecks. • Our policy is to assist the architect, engineer, designer, applicant, etc. as much as possible, which helps eliminate complicated details, reduce construction costs, and/or provide details which are easy to verify in the field. This pro-active approach reduces inspection time and questions, and applicant frustration, while increasing overall compliance, by producing a better set of plans during plan review process. Especially, when the applicant is a homeowner trying to improve his/her property, this policy often demonstrates early on that the City really is here to help. Approach to Meeting with Applicants: Our staff is available to applicants by phone and through email or through virtual meeting for questions or available to meet for rechecks if necessary. Our policy is to meet with applicants virtually via TEAMS or ZOOM but we also have an available facility at our office meetings with applicants. Expedited/Off-Business Hours/Weekend Services: If the City receives a request from applicants for expedited plan check services, Transtech staff is able to provide additional resources to accommodate such a request. If the City requests inspection services, Transtech staff will provide additional resources to accommodate inspection requests during off business hours and weekends. Emergency Response: In the event of a local or regional emergency or disaster, our staff will be accessible to the extent feasible based on the conditions and circumstances. All of our building officials and inspectors have gone through extensive training to be SAP Evaluator and registered with the State of California Safety Assessment Program. Plan Check Turnaround Transtech will provide plan checks on a quick turn-around schedule. Applicant will be able to see online on real time the progress of plan check submittals. Service –Plan Check Average Timeframe for Delivery Residential additions, minor plan checks, Tenant Improvements 5 to 10 business days Subsequent & resubmitted plan checks; new single-family house; and, simple tenant improvements for non-residential buildings 5 to 10 business days Major plan checks such as multi-family residential, commercial and other non-residential projects 10 to 15 business days Special Projects such as mixed uses and complex projects typically with valuation over $3,000,000 15 business days to 25 business days depending on size and complexity of the project BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) 9 C. EXPERIENCE IN REQUESTED SERVICES AND REFERENCES C.1. EXPERIENCE IN REQUESTED SERVICES Established in 1989, Transtech (a California Corporation) is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm. Transtech has been in business for over 34 years. Transtech is currently providing municipal services to over 80 public agencies, Including Building and Safety Services to several agencies. One of the unique qualifications of Transtech is that we serve public agencies as municipal contract service providers. We serve as Building Official, Building Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Permit Technician, Building Code Enforcement, City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Map/Plan Checker, Public Works/Permit Inspector, CIP Manager, Construction Manager, Construction Inspector, Designer, Federally Funded Project Manager and in other capacities for a number of public agencies. Transtech’s Plan Check and Inspection Capacity in numbers: • We maintain and manage electronic plan submittal portals for over 25 cities. • In 2023, we processed and reviewed approximately 11,000 projects with 76,000 documents and performed approximately 52,000 inspections. Our staff members are involved in many local and national International Code Council (ICC) and California Building Officials (CALBO) committees, and are involved in the development of local and national guidelines and codes for Building and Safety: • Chair; ICC Sustainability Membership Council • Chair; ICC LA Basin Chapter Inspection Committee • Commissioner; ICC Codes & Standards Council • Commissioner; CALBO Green Committee • Commissioner; ICC/CALBO CA Exam Committee • Commissioner; CALBO Outreach/Communications Committee • ICC Los Angeles Basin Chapter Board of Directors • ICC Building Officials Membership Governing Council • ICC Code Development Committee Vice Chair • ICC Technology/Web Advisory Group • IAS Accreditation Committee • ICC LA Chapter Accessibility Committee • Commissioner; CALBO State Licensing Boards Committee Our staff members are certified by the International Code Council (ICC). We have staff who have reached the highest possible level of code administration with the Master Code Professional designation certification from the ICC. In addition, some of our staff members are certified as Fire Plan Checkers and Inspectors, as we provide these services to some agencies. Following are various ICC certifications held by various staff members: Building Official Certifications:  Certified Master Code Professional  Building Code Official  Building Official Plan Check Certifications:  Residential Building Plans Examiner  Commercial Building Plans Examiner  California Building Plans Examiner Inspection Certifications:  Combination Inspector  Commercial Building Inspector  Residential Building Inspector  Accessibility Inspector  Commercial Energy Conservation Inspector  Electrical Inspector  Commercial Electrical Inspector  Residential Electrical Inspector  Residential Energy Conservation Inspector  Residential Building Inspector  Residential Mechanical Inspector Additional Inspection Certifications:  IAPMO Plumbing, Mechanical Inspector  Fire Code Inspector  Fire Inspector II  California UST Inspector Permit Technician Certification:  Permit Technician CACEO Certified Code Enforcement Officer California State Fire Marshall BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) 10  Certified Sustainability Professional  CalGreen Plans Examiner  Accessibility Plans Examiner  Commercial Energy Conservation Plans Examiner  Residential Plans Examiner  Mechanical Plans Examiner  Plumbing Plans Examiner  Electrical Plans Examiner State of California Safety Assessment Program:  CalOES SAP Evaluator  Mechanical Inspector  Commercial Mechanical Inspector  Plumbing Inspector  CalGreen Inspector  Building Inspector CBC  Building Inspector UBC  Plumbing Inspector UPC  California Building Inspector  California Commercial Plumbing Inspector  California Residential Mechanical Inspector  California Residential Mechanical Inspector Certifications: Certified EMT1 (AED Certification), Driver Operator 1A, Driver Operator 1B, Driver Operator, Command 1A, 1B, 2A, Firefighter 1, 2, Hazardous Materials First Responder, Instructor 1A, 1B, Investigation, 1A, Management, 1, Prevention, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 2A, 3A,3B, ICS 100, 200, S-290, S-130, S-190, PC832 with Firearms. Fire control 3, S-230 S-231 S-215, Fire Safety Officer FEMA: IS 100, 200, 241, 242, 275, 700, 288, 800, 08-A, 1900  In addition, some of our staff members are certified as Fire Plan Checkers and Inspectors, as we provide these services to some agencies.  Also, several of our engineers are licensed as professional engineers in various engineering disciplines by the State of California BPELSG (Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists) Few Examples of Building and Safety Projects by Transtech: Agency: CITY OF BELL Project: Residential Development, 6518 & 6522 Walker. (Valuation $4 m). This development includes new 14 new two-story detached single-family dwellings. Transtech provided following services: Establishing conditions of approval and coordination with the Planning Staff for the entitlement of the project. Building Plan Check/Inspection. Transtech serves as the City’s Contract Building Official, Plan Checker, Inspector. Agency: CITY OF COMMERCE Project: Warehouse with Office Space Development (Valuation $20 m). This development includes one-story of warehouse with mezzanines for office use of 114,898 square feet of total floor area in a 5.65-acre lot. Transtech provided following services: Establishing conditions of approval and coordination with the Planning Staff for the entitlement of the project. Building Plan Check and Inspection. Engineering Plan Check and Inspection. Transtech serves as the City’s Contract Building Official, City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer. Agency: CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE Project: Chico Residential Development (Valuation $15 m). This development includes 13 buildings with 70 residential units. Transtech provided following services: Establishing conditions of approval and coordination with the Planning Staff for the entitlement of the project. Building Plan Check and Inspection. Engineering Plan Check and Inspection. Transtech serves as the City’s Contract Building Official, City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer. BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) 11 Agency: CITY OF ALHAMBRA Project: Main Street Collection (Valuation $23 m). This development includes 4-story mixed-use project with 8,200 s ft retail space, 52 condos, 9 live/work units, 19 townhomes, and 6 shopkeeper units. Transtech provided following services: Establishing conditions of approval and coordination with the Planning Staff for the entitlement of the project. Building Plan Check and Inspection. Engineering Plan Check and Inspection. Transtech serves as the City’s Contract Building Official, City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer. Agency: CITY OF WEST COVINA Project: Asteria Residential Development (Valuation $40 m). This development includes 158-unit residential homes. Transtech provided following services: Establishing conditions of approval and coordination with the Planning Staff for the entitlement of the project. Building Plan Check and Inspection. Engineering Plan Check and Inspection. Transtech serves as the City’s Contract Building Official, City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer. Agency: SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS TRIBE AND CASINO Project: Casino Expansion/Development (Valuation $700 m): This project involves Casino’s expansion program, which includes casino renovation, new hotel, entertainment center, parking structure, pedestrian bridges, alignment of entry and exit roads, and various other improvements. Transtech provided following services: Building Plan Check and Inspection. Fire Plan Check. Transtech serves as the Tribe’s and Casino’s (they are 2 sperate entities) Contract Building Official, Plan Checker, Inspector and Fire Marshall. Agency: CITY OF TEMPLE CITY Project: Blossom Walk Residential Development (Valuation $6 m). This development includes 24-unit condominiums and 4 single family homes. Transtech provided following services: Establishing conditions of approval and coordination with the Planning Staff for the entitlement of the project. Building Plan Check and Inspection. Engineering Plan Check and Inspection. Transtech serves as the City’s Contract Building Official, City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer. BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) 12 Agency: CITY OF WEST COVINA Project: Medical Center Building (Valuation $20 m). This project is a new Medical Office Building of approximately 55,000 sf that will operate 24/7 providing a radiation oncology department and infusion department. Transtech provided following services: Establishing conditions of approval and coordination with the Planning Staff for the entitlement of the project. Building Plan Check and Inspection. Engineering Plan Check and Inspection. Transtech serves as the City’s Contract Building Official, City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer. Agency: CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA Project: 820 Mission Development LLC (Project Value: $10M). This project is a new office building with one residential unit above, new 15-unit townhome cluster with office fronting Mission Street with one- level subterranean parking, convert existing 3-story industrial building into 9 residential units, construct 13 townhome units. Transtech provided following services: Establishing conditions of approval and coordination with the Planning Staff for the entitlement of the project. Building Plan Check and Inspection. Transtech serves as the City’s Contract Building Official. Agency: CITY OF CARSON Project: The District at South Bay (Valuation $175 m). This development includes Industrial Buildings on 73 acres with 5 industrial building with 1,499492 sq ft and Country Mart project including five (5) restaurant / retail buildings, four (4) drive through restaurants, and one (1) restroom facility building on an approximate 11-acre site. There will be a park component with a performance pavilion, kids playground, event lawn, dog park and gardens. The restroom facility will include public and family restrooms to support the public open space. Transtech provided following services: Building Plan Check and Inspection. Transtech serves as the City’s Contract Building Official. Agency: SNOQUALMIE INDIAN TRIBE, WASHINGTON Project: Casino expansion (Valuation $195 m). This development includes 5 phases with 1,188,000 sq ft to include casino remodel, podium, hotel tower, parking structure, valet parking. Transtech provided following services: Building Plan Check and Inspection. Transtech serves as the Tribe’s Casino’s Contract Building Official, Plan Checker, Inspector. C.2. REFERENCES CITY OF ALHAMBRA (Year started and completed: 1993 – Ongoing Service) Contact: Andrew Ho, Community Development Director T: 626-570-5041; E: andrewho@cityofalhambra.org Services Provided: Building & Safety Services; City Engineering Services; Traffic Engineering; CIP BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) 13 Management; Federally Funded Project Management; Engineering Design; Public Works Permit Inspections; Map Check. CITY OF CARSON (Year started and completed: 2023 – Ongoing Service) Contact: Robert Lennox, Ed.D., Assistant City Manager T: 310-952-1728; E: RLennox@carsonca.gov Services Provided: Building & Safety Services CITY OF BELL (Year started and completed: 2015 – Ongoing Service) Contact: Manuel Acosta, Community Development Director T: (323) 588-6211; E: macosta@cityofbell.org Services Provided: Building & Safety Services CITY OF AZUSA (Year started and completed: 2019 – Ongoing Service) Contact: Jose Jimenez, Director of Economic & Community Development T: 626-812-5236; E: jose.jimenez@azusaca.gov Services Provided: Building & Safety Services CITY OF COMMERCE (Year started and completed: 2015 – Ongoing Service) Contact: Vilko Domic, Assistant City Manager T: 323-722-4805; E: vilkod@ci.commerce.ca.us Services Provided: Building & Safety Services; City Engineering Services; Traffic Engineering; CIP Management; Federally Funded Project Management; Engineering Design; Public Works Permit Inspections; Map Check. CITY OF TEMPLE CITY (Year started and completed: 2013 – Ongoing Service) Contact: Bryan Cook, City Manager T: 626-285-2171; E: bcook@templecity.us Services Provided: Building & Safety Services; City Engineering Services; Traffic Engineering; CIP Management; Federally Funded Project Management; Engineering Design; Public Works Permit Inspections; Map Check. CITY OF WEST COVINA (Year started and completed: 2019 – Ongoing Service) Contact: Paulina Morales, Acting City Manager T: 626-939-8401; E: pmorales@westcovina.org Services Provided: Building & Safety Services; City Engineering Services; Traffic Engineering; CIP Management; Federally Funded Project Management; Engineering Design; Public Works Permit Inspections; Map Check. BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) 14 D. CONTRACT If selected by the City for this project, we will appreciate the opportunity of having our Attorney discuss the final contract language to ensure our insurance is in compliance with current laws and regulations and meets the City’s requirements with the City’s Attorney. Following items may be discussed: • For insurability purposes, any duty to defend which is not expressly deleted or defined as a reimbursement to the extent of the adjudicated negligence will present insurability issues. • Insurance may not cover payment for any of the City’s’ defense related cost prior to a final determination of liability or to pay any amount that exceeds Contractor’s finally determined percentage of liability based upon the comparative fault of Contractor. Consultant should reimburse all reasonable attorneys’ fees as part of City’s total damages tied directly to Consultant’s determined percentage of fault. • For insurability purposes, one of the most important contract terms is to ensure the word "negligent" is evident in the indemnity clause. Absent a negligence trigger for claims, a client or owner could present claims with no allegations of negligence, and the professional liability may have coverage implications. Inserting "negligent" acts, errors, or omissions can help make the entire indemnity subject to an appropriate standard of care. • Many contracts use phrases such as: “arising out of or in connection with". This can allow the certificate holder to assert claims that vaguely involve our scope of services. By replacing such phrases with "but only to the extent actually caused by", the claimant must establish that the negligence was the proximate cause of the damage, otherwise known as direct causation, would be insurable. • For insurability purposes, we suggest limiting the obligation to only those parties with whom we have the contract, or who are in direct contractual privity to the project owner. BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) 15 E. INSURANCE Following is Transtech’s current Insurance Certificate. BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) 16 F. FIRM’S QUALIFICATIONS Company Profile: Established in 1989, Transtech (a California Corporation) is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm. Transtech has been in business for over 34 years. Currently, we are providing municipal, services to approximately 80 agencies. Our multi-disciplinary service capabilities include: • Building & Safety Services, Building Official, Building Inspection, Plan Check, Building Code Enforcement • Civil Engineering • Staff Augmentation • CIP Program Management • Construction Management and Inspection • Federally Funded Project Management • Grant Writing • CDBG Project Management • City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Development Review, Public Works Engineering, Plan Check, Inspection • Labor Compliance • Planning Support • Traffic and Transportation Planning and Eng • Water Resources Engineering • Surveying, Mapping, ALTA, Right-of-way Eng • Emergency, Support Services Unique Qualification: One of the unique qualifications of Transtech is that we serve public agencies as municipal contract service providers. We serve as Building Official, Building Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Permit Technician, Building Code Enforcement, City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Map/Plan Checker, Public Works/Permit Inspector, CIP Manager, Construction Manager, Construction Inspector, Designer, Federally Funded Project Manager and in other capacities for a number of public agencies. Experience in Federally Funded Projects: We have extensive experience in the management and administration of grant funded projects. Our staff members have completed Caltrans RE Academy for Federally and State Funded Projects. Successful Record of Obtaining Grant Funds: Our team has proven track record in obtaining outside grants for its client cities. Our staff works with our client cities to find potential funding sources, and to prepare competitive applications for various programs. Experience with Caltrans: Our team includes experienced staff members who have worked for CALTRANS and are intimately familiar with the standards and procedures, project development and approval process, and requirements. One of our Sr. Staff Member is former Deputy Director of Caltrans District 7. Large pool of well experienced staff and resources: Transtech has a large pool of well experienced staff and resources readily available to provide requested services, and respond to requests in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Our staff and resources include approximately 200 staff, including building officials, plan checkers, inspectors, permit technicians, engineers, project managers, designers, plan checkers, inspectors, construction managers, traffic and transportation analysts, technicians, support personnel. We believe our team is well qualified to perform the services requested: We have extensive experience working with Public Agencies in similar assignments. We are accustomed to working with governmental agencies, and have a good understanding of public agency issues, procedures, and policies.  Successfully providing similar services to many agencies for over 33 years.  Proven track record in on time and within budget project delivery.  Multi-disciplinary engineering consulting service capabilities to provide an array of municipal services.  Ability to work collaboratively with agencies, project applicants, and other stake holders, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders at public forums.  Committed to producing a high-quality work product and deliver a high level of customer care.  Commitment of principal level management and involvement throughout the contract duration.  Well experienced in-house staff readily available to commence with the services upon City’s authorization. BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) 17 G. RESUMES AYLA JEFFERSON, CBO, CSP, Principal Building & Safety Official, ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner and Inspector Education • Rio Hondo College, CE, Bosphorous Univ, Turkey, Athanee Royal, Belgium Registrations/Certifications • ICC Certifications: Building Code Official, Certified Building Official, Certified Sustainability Professional, Accessibility Inspector, Accessibility Plans Examiner, Building Plans Examiner, California Building Plans Examiner, CalGreen Plans Examiner and Inspector, Building Inspector CBC, Building Inspector UBC, Plumbing Inspector UPC, California Commercial Plumbing Inspector, Residential Mechanical Inspector, California Residential Mechanical Inspector, Permit Technician • IAPMO Plumbing, Mechanical Inspector Highlights Ms. Jefferson has over 25 years of experience in private and governmental sector. She has extensive experience in managing building and safety departments of different municipalities under Transtech contracts. She has served as Building Official, Deputy Building Official, Plan Checker, Code Enforcement Official, Community Improvement Coordinator, Planning Technician, and Inspector for various municipalities. DENNIS TARANGO, CBO, CSP, Principal Building & Safety Official, ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner and Inspector Education • Cal Poly, Engineering • Fresno State BA • Rio Hondo College Registrations/Certifications • ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner, Commercial Building Inspector, Building Inspector UBC, Fire Plans Examiner Highlights • ICC Sustainability Membership Council Governing Committee Mr. Tarango has over 20 years of experience in building and safety. He is experienced in managing building and safety departments of different municipalities. Currently he is serving as Building Official for Transtech Contract Cities. At Transtech, Mr. Tarango is responsible for the Building and Safety Division as well as business development, client relations, and management oversight. With his analytical and strategic management skills, he provides strong leadership and develops staff to enhance the Departments abilities. Prior to working for Transtech, Mr. Tarango served as Deputy Building Official, Plans Examiner, and Senior Building Inspector for various local cities including the City of Diamond Bar, City of Yorba Linda, and City of Hemet. BILL DORMAN, CBO, CSP, ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner, Inspector Education • AS, Architecture - East Los Angeles College; BA, University of La Verne Registrations/Certifications • ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner, Building Inspector Highlights Mr. Dorman has over 30 years of experience in Building and Safety. He serves as Building Official/Plan Checker/Inspector at various Transtech contract cities. He has extensive experience in construction codes, building and safety plan review and inspection, code interpretations, and resolving code related construction and plan review problems on a broad range of projects. Prior to joining Transtech, he has served in various capacities, including as Building Official/Code Administrator for the City of Pasadena. BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) 18 MICHAEL ROBERTS, CBO, MCP, ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner and Inspector Education • Associate of Applied Science, Building Inspection Technology – Chemeketa Community College, Salem Oregon • Fire Code Administration, National Fire Academy – Emmitsburg, Maryland Registrations/Certifications • ICC Certified Master Code Professional, Building Code Official, Building Official, Plumbing Inspector, Combination Inspector, Commercial Building Inspector, Accessibility Plans Examiner / Inspector, Commercial Energy Conservation Plans Examiner, Commercial Energy Conservation Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Commercial Electrical Inspector, Residential Electrical Inspector, Residential Energy Conservation Inspector, Residential Building Inspector, Residential Mechanical Inspector, Residential Plans Examiner, Mechanical Inspector, Commercial Mechanical Inspector, Fire Code Inspector, Fire Inspector II • ICBO Certified Structural Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Building Plans Examiner, Fire Code Official Highlights Mr. Roberts has over 30 years of experience in municipalities, including governmental development administration. He has reached the highest possible level of code administration with the Master Code Professional designation certification from the International Code Council and has proven superior leadership abilities. He has served as Building Official, Community Development Director, Senior Plans Examiner, Plans/Residential Examiner, and Inspector for various municipalities and served as Principal Consultant. Serving as a Building Official for many years, Mr. Roberts provided the necessary code interpretations, and coordinated with agency staff and departments, and applicants on building and safety related issues. He has vast knowledge of municipal government operations, including preparation and presentation of staff reports and resolutions to city councils, committees, and related interaction with members of the public, other city departments, and other governmental agencies. JASON ROBBINS, CBO, CSP, ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner, Inspector Education • A.A. and A.S. Degrees; Cal State LA, Computer Science (In Progress) Registrations/Certifications • ICC Certified Building Inspector, Commercial Building Inspector, Res. Combo, Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing Inspector, Permit Technician Highlights Mr. Robbins has over 8 years of experience working in governmental environments. He is assigned to various Transtech Contract Cities. He has served as Permit Technician and as Building Inspector under Transtech’s contract cities, including at the City of Alhambra, City of South Pasadena, City of Temple City, City of Montebello, and City of Seal Beach. Mr. Robbins also has experience working alongside Los Angeles County Staff at City of Commerce as a Permit Technician. ROBERT HERNANDEZ, ICC Certified Plans Examiner and Inspector Education • Coastline College, Electrical and mech code classes; Fullerton College, Building construction cod. Registrations/Certifications • ICC Certified Plans Examiner, Inspector-Res Building, Commercial, Res Plumbing, Commercial Plumbing Highlights Mr. Hernandez has over 30 years of experience and has served as Inspector and Plan Checker. His prior experience includes working for various cities as inspector and plan checker. CEM AYAN, PE, ICC Certified Plans Examiner and Inspector Education • M.S., B.S. in Civil Engineering Registrations/Certifications • Registered Civil Engineer • ICC Certified Plans Examiner, Inspector Highlights BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) 19 • Experience includes working as Structural Design Engineer. Mr. Ayan has approximately 20 years of experience in engineering and construction. He works at various Transtech Contract Cities as Plan Checker and Deputy Building Official. His experience also includes both working for a construction company as construction engineer and for consulting firms design firms as design/field construction engineer. His field construction experience includes site start-up, site grading/paving/concrete work, excavation, backfill, vertical survey, storm & wastewater collection, shallow/deep foundation, structural work, M&E, brick work, gable/hip/flat roof, interior/exterior architectural finish, and CM/PM activities. JEFFREY KAO, PE, CBO, CASp, ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner and Inspector Education • MS, BS Civil Engineering, Cal Poly Registrations/Certifications • Registered Civil Engineer; CASp • ICC Certified Building Official, California Building Plans Examiner, CalGreen Inspector, CalGreen Plans Examiner, Mechanical Plans Examiner, Plumbing Plans Examiner, Building Inspector Highlights Mr. Kao has over 20 years of experience and has been working at Transtech as Deputy Building Official, Senior Plans Examiner, On-Site Over the Counter Plans Examiner and performed plan checks for a variety of residential and commercial projects in Cities of Alhambra, South Pasadena, and Temple City. Mr. Kao has broad knowledge of building and safety operations, including working in the capacity of Deputy Building Official and Plans Examiner. His past experience includes working as a structural engineer for 4 years at a structural design firm. CALVIN CHANG, PE, ICC Certified Plans Examiner Education • MS, BS Civil Engineering Registrations/Certifications • Registered Civil Engineer • ICC Certified Plans Examiner Highlights • Chinese Cantonese and Mandarin Speaker • Extensive experience in Structural Plan Check Mr. Chang has 30 years of experience and has been working at Transtech as Deputy Building Official, Senior Plans Examiner, On-Site Over the Counter Plans Examiner. He has performed plan checks for a variety of residential and commercial projects in Cities of Alhambra, Temple City, Huntington Park, San Manuel Indian Reservation and San Bernardino. Prior to joining Transtech, he was a Sr. Plans Examiner at the City of Burbank. Mr. Chang has extensive experience in Building Codes, code interpretations and resolving code related construction and plan check problems on a broad range of residential and commercial projects. JONATHAN TARANGO, ICC Certified Building Inspector, CALGreen Inspector/Plans Examiner, Permit Technician Education • Construction Management, Fullerton College; General Education, Mount San Antonio College Registrations/Certifications • ICC Residential Building Inspector, Residential Plumbing Inspector, & Residential Electrical Inspector Highlights Mr. Tarango has over 6 years of City government experience working in many diverse communities. His experience includes working as a Building Inspector and Permit Technician at various Transtech contract cities. JOHN TUFAN, ICC Permit Technician, CalGreen Inspector/Plans Examiner Education • BA Public Administration BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) 20 • University of Redlands MA in Management Registrations/Certifications • ICC Permit Technician Highlights Mr. Tufan has been working in Transtech’s Building and Safety Department and performing various clerical and technical duties in support of Building Inspection, Plan Checkers and Building Officials. Mr. Tufan acquired his ICC Permit Technician Certification and has worked in various contract cities including City of Alhambra, South Pasadena, Placentia, Commerce, Bell and many more. In addition to this, Mr. Tufan supports Transtech’s Engineering Department in various contract cities such as West Covina, South El Monte, Banning and Rosemead. GREGORY AHERN, ICC Certified Inspector, ICC Certified Fire Inspector Education • Associates of Science Degree – Public Works Construction - Citrus Community College • FT 101: Fire Protection Organization, FT 102: Fire Prevention Technology, FT 103: Fire Protection Equipment System, FT104: Building Construction/Fire Protection, FT 105: Fire Behavior & Combustion – Hancock Community College Registrations/Certifications • ICC Certified Residential Building Inspector, ICC Certified Residential Mechanical Inspector, ICC Certified Residential Plumbing Inspector. ICC Fire Inspector I, ICC California UST Inspector Certification • Hazardous Waste Operator and Emergency Operations Certification (HAZWOPER) • Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank Inspector Certification EPA (APSA) Highlights Mr. Ahern has over twenty years’ experience inspecting commercial development in the City of Glendale. He has in depth experience inspecting high rise mixed use development projects, as well as industrial projects. FRANKIE LOPEZ, ICC Certified Building Inspector Education • Los Angeles Trade Technical College L.A. Ca ; A/S Degree in Inspection Technology, and A/A Degree in Offset Printing Registrations/Certifications • ICC Building Inspector, ICC Residential Building Inspector, I.C.B.O. Certified-1985-16108, CalOES SAP Evaluator Highlights Mr. Lopez has over 28 years of experience as a Building Inspector for the City of Los Angeles. His experience includes inspecting one- and two-family dwellings and inspecting foundations, electrical, heating, plumbing, framing (structural and non-structural), insulation, application of stucco, installation of roofing, and final completions on structures regarding residential homes. Mr. Lopez has completed several roofing, rain gutter installations, water sprinklers, heating/air conditioning and ductwork repair and installation projects. Prior to joining Transtech Engineers, Mr. Lopez worked as a Part Time Building Inspector for the Cities of Diamond Bar, San Dimas, San Gabriel, San Marino, Walnut and La Verne. JEREMY REED, ICC Certified Building Inspector, Permit Technician Education • Citrus College Registrations/Certifications • ICC Certified Building Inspector, Permit Technician Highlights Mr. Reed has over 9 years of experience working in governmental environments. He is assigned to various Transtech Contract Cities. Mr. Reed has served as a Permit Technician and a Building Inspector under contract cities such as City of South Pasadena, Alhambra, Hawaiian Gardens, West Covina and Maywood. Some of Mr. Reeds roles as a building inspector include conducting building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing inspections; ensuring that all proper documents are obtained prior to finalization of permits; and answering questions that contractors, developers, engineers, or homeowners BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) 21 may have regarding code requirements. Mr. Reed is the currently serving City of Maywood Building and Safety Division, he provides permit issuance and inspection services. NICHOLAS TARANGO, ICC Certified Building Inspector, Permit Technician Education • Fullerton College Registrations/Certifications • ICC Permit Technician, Residential Building Inspector Highlights Mr. Tarango’s experience includes working as a Permit Technician at local public agencies including City of South Pasadena and City of Alhambra. As a permit technician he performs preliminary review of permit applications and plan submittals for completeness and accuracy and determines appropriate fees. In addition, he also routes plans, issues permits, and manages logs and records, and provides information to the public relating to the status of projects and permits. CAN GOZUBUYUK, ICC Certified Inspector Education • MBA, Southern States University (SSU); BS, Engineering, Registrations/Certifications • ICC Certified Residential Building Inspector, Residential Mechanical Inspector, Residential Plumbing Inspector, Highlights Mr. Gozubuyuk has been working in Transtech’s Building and Safety Department as a Building Inspector for various contract Cities. Mr. Gozubuyuk quickly gained his ICC Residential, Plumbing, and Mechanical Certifications and continuously serves as a Building Inspector for the City of South Pasadena, Seal Beach, Alhambra, Temple City. Huntington Park and many more. Some of his roles as a building inspector include conducting building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing inspections; ensuring that all proper documents are obtained prior to finalization of permits; and answering questions that contractors, developers, engineers, or homeowners may have regarding code requirements. STEVE RIVAS, ICC Certified Building Inspector, Permit Technician Education • Engineering and Construction Technology, Mount San Antonio College (In progress) Registrations/Certifications • ICC Certified Residential Building Inspector and Permit Technician Highlights Mr. Rivas’ is working as a Permit Technician at the City of West Covina. Some of his major responsibilities include processing permit applications electronically and answering any questions applicants might have regarding the permit process. Mr. Rivas has a passion for knowledge. Since joining the Transtech Team, he has received his Permit Technician Certification and Residential Building Inspector Certification through ICC. He is currently training to conduct Field Inspections. JULIE ROBBINS, ICC Certified Permit Technician Education • B.A., Political Science, University of La Verne • Associates in Business Administration; Paralegal Education; Political Science; General Education; SCACEO Code Enforcement Courses, Rio Hondo Community College Registrations/Certifications • ICC Certified Permit Technician • CACEO Certified Code Enforcement Officer Highlights • Spanish Speaker Mrs. Robbins has approximately 34 years of City Government and Building and Safety experience. Mrs. Robbins has been working in Transtech’s Building and Safety department in various contract cities BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) 22 performing various clerical and technical duties in support of Building Inspections, Plan Checkers, and the Building Official. AMY CHAN, ICC Certified Permit Technician Education • B.A., Cal State, Long Beach Registrations/Certifications • Permit Tech, CalGreen Plans Examiner, and Inspector Highlights • Chinese Cantonese Speaker Ms. Chan has approximately 5 years of City Government and Building and Safety experience. Ms. Chan has been working in Transtech’s Building and Safety department in various contract cities performing various clerical and technical duties in support of Building Inspections, Plan Checkers, and the Building Official. Prior to working for Transtech Engineers Ms. Chan worked for the City of Arcadia as a Planning Intern. Some of her responsibilities included providing technical support to planning staff by conducting research, answering questions, and providing information to the public, preparing agendas and reports for review boards and meetings. During her time there, Ms. Chan examined various types of applications received from the city (i.e. rebuilding, modifications, etc.), wrote up conditional use, approval, and staff report letters, and working on updates regarding the general plan, zoning, and municipal codes. NATHAN ESTABROOK, ICC Certified Permit Technician Education • B.S., Cal State, Fullerton Registrations/Certifications • ICC Certified Permit Technician, First Aid CPR and BLS Certified Highlights Mr. Estabrook is working as a Permit Technician at the City of West Covina. Some of his responsibilities include processing permit applications and performing technical work for permit applications. He performs clerical work that supports the operations involved with the issuance and coordination of the building inspection and permit process. He also ensures that all necessary approvals are obtained. DAVID RAGLAND, PE, PLS, QSD, QSP, Sr. Engineer, Map and Engineering Plan Check Education • Humboldt State University, CA, Bachelor of Science Registrations/Certifications • Registered Civil Engineer • Licensed Land Surveyor Highlights Mr. Ragland is a civil engineer and land surveyor has over 30 years of diverse experience in a wide variety of projects in civil engineering. He has managed numerous multi-disciplinary teams dealing with the planning, engineering, entitlement, environmental permitting, development and construction of urban and rural development, and public works projects. His experience also includes special emphasis on complex grading and hillside developments (has worked on the civil engineering and development of more than 40,000 acres of hillside properties), preparation of due diligence and project feasibility analysis, through conceptual planning and design to entitlement and construction. MICHAEL ACKERMAN, PE, QSD, QSP, QISP, Sr. Engineer, Map and Engineering Plan Check Education • BS in Engineering Registrations/Certifications • RE Academy, Caltrans • Water Pollution Control Compliance on Construction Sites for RE, Caltrans • Construction Program Management Workshop, FHWA • Field Office Procedures Course, Caltrans BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) 23 • California Work Zone Inspection – High Speed, Caltrans • Asphalt Concrete Inspection and Rehabilitation Strategies, Caltrans Highlights Mr. Ackerman has over 20 years of experience. At Transtech, he has been working as a Sr. Engineer at various Transtech City Engineering Contracts. He has served at various Cities under Transtech’s City Engineering Contracts, including Temple City, Huntington Park, and Alhambra. He has a broad knowledge of municipal government operations, including preparation and presentation of staff reports/resolutions to city councils, committees and interaction with public, various city departments, city council and other governmental agencies. Mr. Ackerman’s experience also includes working at Caltrans and other agencies: o Caltrans District 8: Mr. Ackerman was a civil transportation engineer for Caltrans District 8 where he was involved in the design and construction of various projects. • City of San Bernardino: Mr. Ackerman was involved in various projects, including Development Review and Plan Check, Design and Project Management. • City of Huntington Park: Mr. Ackerman worked as contract City Engineer under Transtech’s municipal services contract and later as City Engineer and Interim Director of Public Works under the City. MELISSA DEMIRCI, RSP, Principal, Municipal Services Contract Manager Education • BS Civil Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona Registrations/Certifications • Licensed Roadway Safety Professional Highlights Ms. Demirci has over 12 years of experience in Contract and Project Management. She oversees our municipal contracts and will service as the Contract Principal for this contract. She has her BS Degree in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly Pomona. She coordinates and interfaces with Transtech’s Building and Safety Division to develop special projects to ensure a successful applicant experience during the plan review, permit issuance and inspection process. Her prior experience includes working at the City of Los Angeles, Mayor’s Office Energy and Environment Team. Melissa leads Transtech’s Community Benefit Enhancement (CBE) Program, which provides volunteer and financial support for civic and community activities in client cities. This program demonstrates Transtech’s commitment to the progress, health, and well-being of the communities we serve. This is something that we take pride in as a company. In services and partnership with our client Cities, we have a proven record of active engagement in City and Community events. This includes involvement or presence at City programs or events, supporting local businesses through the chamber, youth events, hosting workshops, sports, scholarship opportunities, community service, managing homelessness challenges, public safety, crime prevention, or any other community benefit that the City wishes us to be a part of. Our goal is not just to serve as a consultant (which is what we are best at) but to also be an active partner with our clients and further enhance the City’s reputation as an ideal community to live, invest, work, and play. We are deeply committed to maintaining our partnership with our valued customers, its community, and remain open and enthusiastic to receiving input on how to best serve the City's needs today and in the future. Sub Consultant: SOILS REPORT REVIEW SUPPORT: GEO-ADVANTEC, INC. (www.geoadvantec.com) Geo-Advantec, Inc. offers comprehensive services in various areas from site feasibility evaluation thought project completion for a wide range of projects and services, which include: Geotechnical Eng.; Eng. Geology; Geotechnical Earthquake Eng.; Geotechnical Instrumentation; Pavement Eng.; Forensic Geotechnical Eng.; Grading Monitoring and Field Testing; Soils & Materials Laboratory Testing; Special Inspection Services. Geo-Advantec owns a certified laboratory accredited by AMRL (ASSHTO Materials Reference Laboratory), in conformity to the requirements of the AASHTO Accreditation Program (AAP), AASHTO R-18, ASTM D3740 and ASTM E329; CCRL (Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory); Caltrans; DSA (the Department of the State Architects); Army Corp of Engineers. Sub Consultant: LANDSCAPE PLAN REVIEW SUPPORT: WITHERS & SANDGREN, LTD. (www.withersandsandgren.com) Withers & Sandgren has been involved in providing varying levels of support to Community Development Departments for over twenty years. The firm has provided counter support for walk in plan reviews, been monthly Design Review Committee attendees, as well as presenters with planning staff to Planning Commissions and City Councils. BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) 24 H. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE DENNIS TARANGO, CBO, CSP Principal Building Official Director of Building & Safety Services and Engineering Plan Review Services ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner and Inspector AYLA JEFFERSON, CBO, CSP Principal Building Official Director of Building & Safety Services and Engineering Plan Review Services ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner and Inspector BILL DORMAN, CBO, CSP, ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner, Inspector MICHAEL ROBERTS, CBO, MCP, ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner, Inspector ROBERT HERNANDEZ, ICC Certified Plans Examiner, Inspector JASON ROBBINS, CBO, CSP, ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner, Inspector CEM AYAN, PE, ICC Certified Plans Examiner, Inspector JEFFREY KAO, PE, CBO, CASp, ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner, Inspector CALVIN CHANG, PE, ICC Certified Plans Examiner JONATHAN TARANGO, ICC Certified Building Inspector, CALGreen Inspector/Plans Examiner, Permit Technician JOHN TUFAN, ICC Certified Permit Technician, CalGreen Inspector/Plans Examiner GREGORY AHERN, ICC Certified Inspector, ICC Certified Fire Inspector FRANKIE LOPEZ, ICC Certified Building Inspector JEREMY REED, ICC Certified Building Inspector, Permit Technician NICHOLAS TARANGO, ICC Certified Building Inspector, Permit Technician CAN GOZUBUYUK, ICC Certified Inspector STEVE RIVAS, ICC Certified Building Inspector, Permit Technician JULIE ROBBINS, ICC Certified Permit Technician AMY CHAN, ICC Certified Permit Technician NATHAN ESTABROOK, ICC Certified Building Inspector, Permit Technician DAVID RAGLAND, PE, PLS, QSD, QSP, Sr. Engineer, Map and Engineering Plan Check MICHAEL ACKERMAN, PE, QSD, QSP, QISP, Sr. Engineer, Map and Engineering Plan Check Subconsultants: SOILS REPORT REVIEW SUPPORT: GEO-ADVANTEC, INC. (www.geoadvantec.com) LANDSCAPE PLAN REVIEW SUPPORT: WITHERS & SANDGREN, LTD. www.withersandsandgren.com) Readily available large of pool of staff: Our staff and resources include approximately 200 staff, we have a readily available large of pool of staff with diversified and extensive expertise in requested services and will be able to respond to service requests and mobilize our resources quickly.