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HomeMy WebLinkAboutQ3_DiamondBarNPDES_ProposalPrepared by: NICHOLAS DELGADO CITY OF DIAMOND BAR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 21810 East Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178 May 19, 2023 PROPOSAL FOR ON-CALL MUNICIPAL NPDES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Prepared for: May 19, 2023 COVER LETTER City of Diamond Bar Department of Public Works Attn: Nicholas Delgado 21810 East Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178 Re: RFP For On-Call Municipal NPDES Professional Services Dear Nicholas and Members of the Selection Committee: Q3 Consulting (Q3), a dba of Proactive Engineering Consultants, Inc., is pleased to submit this proposal to the City of Diamond Bar (City) for On-Call Municipal NPDES Professional Services. Q3 is a State Certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) that focuses on providing comprehensive services for stormwater management and water quality projects. Navigating the maze of State and Federal environmental laws and regulations for controlling stormwater and urban runoff requires a multi-disciplinary team comprised of exceptional specialists to lead the City successfully through this labyrinth. Q3 and our local Project Director, Remi Candaele, P.E., M.S., QSD, QISP, intend to be the team to do just that for the City. Our team has teamed with EEC Environmental (State Certified SBE), who brings decades of experience assisting local municipalities and agencies with environmental compliance inspections, as well as NPDES and regulatory programs. Specifically, the Q3 team members provide a unique set of qualifications including:  Successful planning, design, and implementation of regional green infrastructure for public agencies in Los Angeles County, and others.  Successful grant applications and tracking of stormwater projects funded through federal (FEMA Emergency Fund, FHWA FAST, etc.), State (Prop 86, Prop 1, etc.), and local (LA County Measure CC, LA County Measure W or Safe Clean Water Program, etc.) funding sources.  Decades of experience in performing NPDES Inspections at construction sites, commercial and industrial businesses, as well as sewer and illicit discharge enforcement.  Drainage and water quality experience with Diamond Bar Creek, Sycamore Creek, Coyote Creek, San Jose Creek, and the Lower San Gabriel River Watershed Management Plan.  Ongoing plan checking for several municipalities and public agencies in the Greater Los Angeles region.  Support staff of experienced civil engineers, scientists, geotechnical, utility coordinators, right-of-way mappers, and field surveyors for project implementation and monitoring. We appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal and look forward to supporting the City in its mission to navigating the maze of NPDES permitting compliance. If you have any questions or require further information, please contact me at (949) 259-6441 or via email at RCandaele@q3consulting.net. Respectfully submitted, Remi Candaele, P.E., M.S., Q.S.D., Q.I.S.P. John McCarthy, P.E., C.F.M. Project Director Principal/Vice-President Proposal for On-Call Municipal NPDES Professional Services Q3/EEC TEAM Q3 Consulting Page | 2 Project Team Firm Profile Q3 Consulting (Q3) is an award-winning stormwater management firm with an extensive background in the planning, design, and monitoring of comprehensive stormwater management solutions for public works projects. The firm was founded in 2006 and has a staff of 69 engineers, surveyors, utility coordinators, construction managers, and administrative personnel. Q3 is California S-Corporation consulting firm based in Corona and is certified as a California Certified Small Business (DGS #2009320). Over the past three decades, the leaders of Q3 have led or served on “On-Call” contracts with Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Orange County Public Works, Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, San Bernardino County Transportation and Flood, Ventura County Public Works Agency, Caltrans, and dozens of municipalities similar in size to the City of Diamond Bar. Q3 provides a full range of stormwater services related to the planning and design of regional multi-benefit stormwater infrastructure, water quality planning, watershed-wide restoration plans, grant applications, cost estimating and benefit-cost analysis, PS&E preparation, and floodplain mapping. PEC also provides expertise in civil engineering, utility coordination, surveying and mapping, cost estimating, and construction management. Summary of Specialized Stormwater Services Provided by Q3  MS4 Permit Implementation  Technical Training  Condition Assessment / Asset Management  Full Service Regional/LID BMP Design  Watershed-Wide Water Quality Modeling  Community Outreach and Education  Stormwater Inspections  Webtools & GIS Support  Hydromodification Assessment and Planning  Grant Support and Funding Mechanisms  BMP Maintenance Plans  BMP Monitoring  Stream Restoration/Rehabilitation  Etc.  Compliance Enforcement Subconsultants Q3 has partnered with EEC Environmental to provide the City a comprehensive team of technical experts, ready to deliver! Together with EEC Environmental, we understand that we serve as an extension of your staff and will place communication with the City as the highest priority to ensure that work products are timely and responsive to the County’s needs. EEC Environmental is a local, Small Business Enterprise (SBE), with 45 employees and decades of experience assisting local municipalities and agencies with on-call and multi- year contracts, across multiple disciplines including civil engineering, development, utilities, stormwater permitting, environmental compliance inspections, construction management, NPDES and regulatory programs, and GIS systems management. EEC has conducted a wide variety of technical services for Public Works Agencies ranging from storm and sewer collection system engineering to as-needed PFAS and TMDL removal consulting services. This diverse array of experiences has allowed us to work closely with different clients and understand the most effective way to support the City of Diamond Bar’s Municipal NPDES Professional Services contract. EEC is comprised of a team of experts in water resources, engineering, environmental compliance, environmental science technology and data management systems. EEC’s Engineering Division assists municipalities with general municipal civil engineering design (storm, sewer, water, roadway), the management Lead Office and Program Manager Remi Candaele, PE, MS, QSD, QISP 200 S. Main Street, Suite 300 Corona, CA 92882 Staff: 46 Employees Support Offices Q3 Consulting 27042 Towne Centre Drive Suite 110 Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 Staff: 23 Employees EEC Environmental (Subconsultant) One City Drive West Orange, CA 92868 Staff: 45 Employees Proposal for On-Call Municipal NPDES Professional Services Q3/EEC TEAM Q3 Consulting Page | 3 and implementation of sewer system management plans and associated WDR programs as well as National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) / storm water management and inspections. The division also performs site inspections and compliance audits, designs, and implementation plans for treatment and reuse of stormwater and wastewater, management of storm water, and remediation of soil and groundwater. EEC has been in business since 1995 and has been performing services related to and similar to the services required in the RFP for over 25 years. Based on joint experience in implementing and managing on-call and multi-year contracts across general engineering, NPDES, WDR, and other services, the Q3/EEC team is the logical choice to support the City for this Municipal NPDES Professional Services contract. Summary of Services Recently or Currently Provided by our Team The Q3 Team members have relevant project experience for all aspects of the potential services requested in the RFP. We currently provide similar services to: Municipal Client Program Administration Funding Assistance LID Reviews CGP Implementation IGP Implementation Commercial/Industrial CIP Support IC/ID Community Outreach City of Huntington Beach X X X X X X X X X City of Costa Mesa X X X X X City of Santa Ana X X X X X X City of Anaheim X X X X X X X X X City of Newport Beach X X X City of Simi Valley X X City of El Segundo X X X City of Camarillo X X X Los Angeles Community College District X X X X X X County of Ventura X X X X X X X County of Orange X X X X X X X X Orange County Sanitation District X X X X X Irvine Ranch Water District X X X X X Herr International X X X X X Additional Supporting Services  Regional/Local Hydrology Modeling  Cost Estimates  1- & 2-Dimensional Hydraulic Modeling  Stakeholder Coordination  Flood Control Channel/Basin/Dam Design  Erosion and Sediment Control Plans  Dry Utility Coordination  Wet and Dry Utility Planning/Relocations  GIS and Database Management  Utility Surveys and Relocations  Right-of-Way Engineering  Topographic Surveys  3D Laser Scanning  Construction Management  Aerial / Photogrammetric Surveys  And more… Proposal for On-Call Municipal NPDES Professional Services Q3/EEC TEAM Q3 Consulting Page | 4 Key Personnel Organizational Chart Q3 recognizes that the successful delivery of high-quality municipal NPDES services starts with assigning a Project Director that possesses superior technical, management, and leadership skills. Along with our key partner, EEC Environmental, our key personnel possess these characteristics and provide the City with the comprehensive breadth of services to successfully complete all types of stormwater implementation program tasks. The key personnel shown in the Organization Chart, will be dedicated to the City needs for the duration of the contract. Key Personnel Resumes Remi Candaele, MS, PE, QSD, QISP - Project Director & Program Administration Remi Candaele will serve as your Project Director and be the main point of contact and will direct the personnel and resources necessary to successfully complete the assigned projects. Over the past 10 years, Remi has served as the Project Manager for “on-call” services with the City of Huntington Beach, Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Los Angeles Community College District, and Ventura County Public Works. Remi understands that the Q3 Team serves as an extension of your staff and will place communication with the City as the highest priority to ensure that work products are timely and responsive to the City’s needs. Relevant Project Experience  Measure W East Los Angeles College Northeast Biofiltration, Monterey Park, CA  Measure W Los Angeles Pierce College Capture-and-Use, Los Angeles, CA  A/ E On- Call MS4 Assistance and Stormwater Improvements, Los Angeles Community College District  As-Needed Stormwater On-Call, City of Huntington Beach, CA  Countywide MS4/TMDL Assistance and Stormwater Implementation, Ventura County Public Works, CA  Stormwater Master Plan Update and Green Infrastructure Implementation, City of Costa Mesa, CA  Malibu Creek EWMP and CIMP, Los Angeles County, CA Years of Experience: 17 Education M.S., Civil Engineering, Water Resources, University of Texas, Austin – 2008 Registration Professional Engineer – Civil, CA #77517 Professional Accomplishments 2016 – Young Civil Engineer in the Private Sector, ASCE 2021 – Carl Blum Award, LA Section ASCE Proposal for On-Call Municipal NPDES Professional Services Q3/EEC TEAM Q3 Consulting Page | 5 Tom Ryan, MS, PE – Principal & Community Outreach Lead Mr Ryan has over 26 years of engineering experience in engineering and project management. Project experience includes preparation of water quality planning studies, pilot project implementation, sampling, structural BMP design, advanced hydrologic/hydraulic analyses, drainage and green infrastructure master plans, and FEMA studies. His experience includes hydrology and hydraulic modeling for green infrastructure as part of a watershed management approach including regional LID modeling for the Cities of Buena Park, Costa Mesa and Encinitas. In recent years, Tom worked with Caltrans in a regional retrofit and pilot project design led to seven (7) of his water quality BMP designs to be used in the CASQA BMP Handbook. Relevant Project Experience  Countywide MS4/TMDL Assistance and Stormwater Implementation, Ventura County Public Works  Stormwater Master Plan Update and Green Infrastructure Implementation, City of Costa Mesa  Santa Ana River Watershed Action Plan, San Bernardino County Flood Control District.  Jack Hammett Sports Complex Water Quality Facility Design & WQMP, City of Costa Mesa.  City of Encinitas Watershed-Wide Green Infrastructure Analysis, City of Encinitas.  West Fontana Bioswale, San Bernardino, CA. San Bernardino County Flood Control District.  A/E On-Call MS4 Assistance and Stormwater Improvements. Los Angeles Community College, CA. Candace Tong, PE – Project Engineer & Funding Assistance & LID Reviews Mrs. Tong brings over seven years of professional experience encompassing storm water management projects including BMP modeling and design, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, storm drain and channel design, grading, levee and dam inundation studies, one- and two-dimensional hydraulic modeling, and flood hazard mitigation planning. Relevant Project Experience  Measure W Los Angeles Pierce College Capture-and-Use, Los Angeles, CA  Jack Hammett Sports Complex Water Quality Facility Design & WQMP, City of Costa Mesa.  City of Encinitas Watershed-Wide Green Infrastructure Analysis, City of Encinitas.  Stormwater Master Plan Update and Green Infrastructure Implementation, City of Costa Mesa  Countywide MS4/TMDL Assistance and Stormwater Implementation, Ventura County Public Works, CA  Orange County Water District Smith Basin Rehabilitation, Villa Park, CA.  As-Needed Stormwater On-Call, City of Huntington Beach, CA Azadeh Hemati, PhDc – Design Engineer & Administration & Inspections/Enforcement Mrs. Hemati brings over seven years of professional and research experience in stormwater quality in Southern California. Her expertise includes monitoring, statistical analyses, BMP modeling and design, capture-and-use, NPDES Compliance, bacterial tracking, and illicit discharge tracking. Azadeh is proficient in the preparation of LID reports and hydrology/hydraulic modeling tools to support the design of public infrastructure in Los Angeles County. Relevant Project Experience  Measure W Los Angeles Pierce College Capture-and-Use, Los Angeles, CA  Measure W East Los Angeles College Northeast Biofiltration, Monterey Park, CA  As-Needed Stormwater On-Call, City of Huntington Beach, CA  NPDES Stormwater Compliance Program, Orange County Public Works, CA  Pollution/Spill Response and Investigations, Orange County Public Works, CA  Monitoring and Assessment Program for Aliso Creek and Aliso Creek Bacteria TMDL, Orange County Public Works, CA  Countywide MS4/TMDL Assistance and Stormwater Implementation, Ventura County Public Works, CA  Stormwater Master Plan Update and Green Infrastructure Implementation, City of Costa Mesa, CA Years of Experience: 26 Registration Civil Engineer, CA #61701 – 2000 Education M.S., Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden, Environmental Engineering – 1997 B.S., California State University, Long Beach, Civil Engineering – 1995 Years of Experience: 7 Registration Civil Engineer, CA #90444 – 2019 Education B.S., University of California, Irvine, Civil Engineering Years of Experience: 7 Education PhDc., University of California, Irvine, Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering M.S., University of California, Irvine, Civil Engineering Proposal for On-Call Municipal NPDES Professional Services Q3/EEC TEAM Q3 Consulting Page | 6 Jim Kolk – Monitoring / Inspections Principal (EEC Environmental) Jim has extensive expertise in wastewater/sewer system program support, including sewer system capacity analysis, SSO reduction program development and data management, industrial wastewater pretreatment program development, stormwater compliance, collection system condition assessment and characterization, FOG program development, and GIS / database integration. Jim routinely manages projects with complex regulatory compliance issues related to state enforcement, consent decrees, and compliance audits. He has managed multiple projects involving development and management of hundreds of permits, including 16,000+ facility inspections and 5,000+ enforcement actions. Relevant Project Experience  Sewer Collection System Consulting for Orange County Sanitation District, Irvine Ranch Water District, and the City of Santa Ana.  Sewer System Characterization, Orange County Sanitation District, CA  Sewer Capacity Study, Orange County Sanitation District, Costa Mesa, CA  Retail Food Service Establishment Inspection Management Services, Various Municipal Clients | Southern CA.  Project Manager, Sanitary Sewer Overflow Study, OCSD and County of Orange, CA Brandon Willnecker, PE, QSD, QISP – Monitoring / Inspections Project Manager (EEC Environmental) Brandon Willnecker has over two and a half decades of experience leading teams and projects while applying sustainable common-sense approaches to technical challenges. Mr. Willnecker is well versed in current and upcoming Water Quality Regulations and has professional stormwater experience in Southern California, as well as nationally. His passion for stormwater has resulted in numerous sustainable and successful results across Orange County and Southern California. Relevant Project Experience  As-Needed Engineering / NPDES Services | City of Anaheim Public Works Department (2019 – Present)  Skylinks at Wardlow, Stormwater Capture Project | City of Long Beach (2021-2022)  State College Boulevard Regional BMP Feasibility Study | City of Anaheim (2019-2021)  Regional BMP Credit Study | City of Anaheim (2019-2021) | Anaheim, CA  Stormwater Feasibility Studies | City of Dana Point (2020-2021) | Dana Point, CA  IGP Stormwater Services | Waste Management| Simi Valley, Santa Ana, Moreno Valley, CA Joseph Jenkins, QISP – Regulatory Compliance Specialist / Inspections (EEC Environmental) Joseph has conducted multiple ERA evaluations under California’s IGP. Joseph assists industrial clients daily with developing their stormwater monitoring programs, including sample location and parameter identification, training staff on sampling techniques, and managing data on the Water Board’s SMARTS database. He has also conducted thousands of stormwater inspections of industrial and commercial facilities for compliance with NPDES stormwater discharge requirements. Joseph manages and schedules EEC’s inspection programs and provides training and quality control/quality assurance of EEC’s inspectors. Relevant Project Experience  Compliance Inspector, NPDES Inspections and Program Management, Cities of Santa Ana and Anaheim | Orange County, CA  Compliance Inspector, NPDES Inspections and MS4 Program Management, City of Anaheim, City of Santa Ana, City of El Segundo, and City of Huntington Beach, CA  Stormwater Program Development, SWPPP Updates and Monitoring Plan Implementation, Hehr International | Los Angeles, CA.  Elevated Response Actions (ERAs), Multiple Industrial Clients, Southern California Years of Experience: 25 Registration SSO Reporting – CWEA Pipeline Assessment/Certification – NASSC Education B.S., California State University, San Jose, Civil Engineering Years of Experience: 16 Registration Grade I Environmental Compliance Certificate – CWEA Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner, CA OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER Education B.S., York College, Nebraska, Business Administration Years of Experience: 25 Registration Professional Engineer - Civil, CA #64681 Education B.S., University of Dayton, Civil Engineering Proposal for On-Call Municipal NPDES Professional Services Q3/EEC TEAM Q3 Consulting Page | 7 Baltazar Maldonado – Compliance Inspector / Inspections (EEC Environmental) Baltazar Maldonado has conducted thousands of NPDES stormwater inspections at industrial and commercial facilities, FOG inspections at food service facilities, and SSO emergency response and elevated enforcement actions. Baltazar has also worked with industrial and commercial facilities on stormwater and FOG related BMP evaluations to determine the proper BMPs that should be implemented and to resolve consistent compliance issues. Baltazar is EEC lead responder for SSO occurrences. During these events, Baltazar helps to determine the cause of the SSO and the necessary actions to resolve the SSO cause. Following the SSO event, Baltazar determines the necessary corrective actions to be conducted, and works with the facilities to ensure these actions are followed to prevent future SSO occurrences. Relevant Project Experience  Compliance Inspector, NPDES Inspections and MS4 Program Management, Cities of Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, El Segundo and Los Altos | Southern California  FOG Inspector, FOG Inspection Programs for Multiple Cities and Sewer Agencies (IRWD, CSMD) | Statewide, CA  SSO Response for Various Municipalities | Nationwide  Grease Interceptor Odor Investigations for Various Municipalities | Nationwide Hourly Rates of Assigned Personnel We offer the following hourly rates, valid for the initial 3 years of the contract. Company Labor Classification Hourly Rate Engineering Technician $106 Design Engineer $146 Project Engineer $185 Project Director $226 Project Principal $252 Field Supervisor $125 Jr. Staff Engineer $130 Staff Engineer $160 Project Engineer I $200 Project Manager $250 The required overhead costs including travel, field equipment, reprographics, shipping and postage will be identified on a task-related basis using the terms and conditions defined in the fee schedule included under the separate Fee Proposal document. As requested in the RFP, a separate fee estimate is provided under the Fee Proposal. It includes fee estimates for Tasks 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9. Years of Experience: 6 Education B.A., California State University, Long Beach, History Proposal for On-Call Municipal NPDES Professional Services Q3/EEC TEAM Q3 Consulting Page | 8 Approach and Methodology to Perform the Scope of Work Program Administration, Compliance Planning, and Compliance Reporting Our team understands the nature of the stormwater support services may involve a few tasks requiring immediate oversight and/ or action, while the majority of support services will consist in the implementation of a long-term strategy in the City’s best interest. Our team and proposed Project Director are dedicated to delivering successful services. Anticipated Tasks  Provide project and program status updates.  Represent the City in meetings and correspondence with program stakeholders.  Share technical program information and expertise with City staff.  Assess program compliance, recommend actions, and prepare new program documents.  Assist with NPDES, WMP, TMDL, and Statewide Trash Provisions compliance planning.  Assist with the development of the WMP and CIMP.  Prepare the NPDES Annual Report and other compliance reports required by the MS4 Permit.  Provide data/input for the WMP Progress Reports and monitoring report.  Develop and provide Municipal NPDES training for city staff and contractors as applicable.  Operate and maintain an accessible online database of program records.  As needed: Assist with municipal NPDES services not listed in this scope of work.  Project management: Coordinate with staff, report on progress, and QA/QC deliverables. Program Funding Assistance Our team will continue to monitor the state of current and upcoming grant opportunities, aside from the Safe Clean Water Program, and will report them to the City. The key to preparing a grant application is to identify the multi-disciplinary scoring criteria and incorporate supplemental project features to help score in every possible category. Our team members have a 100% success rate on preparing and administrating Federal, State Grant (Prop 1, Prop 84, etc.) and local Measure W (Safe Clean Water Program) grant funding applications. Our team will continue to attend the Lower San Gabriel River Watershed meetings and assist the City with reporting requirements set forth by the Safe Clean Water Program. Currently, the City has received approval for the Sunset Crossing Park Multi-Benefit Stormwater Project. Our team will help the City identify additional multi- benefit projects that may be considered for implementation and eligible for grant funding. Anticipated Tasks  Review of opportunities  Quarterly progress/expenditure reports  Annual summary to the WASC  Supplemental reporting information requested by the Safe Clean Water Program. Planning and Land Development Our team has extensive private development experience and understands the benefits of a well thought out stormwater/grading plan, construction SWPPP and associated post-construction WQMP/LID Plans. Success begins at the entitlement phase and through planning process, resulting in planning commission and city council approval. Typically, it is required that water quality elements are close to fully developed and BMPs identified and geotechnical investigations completed during the upfront phases of a project. It is critical during this process that the City reviews, understand, and agrees that the proposed project meets the project MS4/NPDES goals, as well as contributes to the overall NPDES/MS4 goals of the City. Our team will work with the City throughout the entire private development process; entitlements, construction documents, construction, and post construction. We will provide plan check services, comment letters, response to comments, and work with the City to effectively communicate with developers, engineers, and other project professionals. When cut the ribbon and are officially signed off, we will work with the City to ensure inspections and maintenance is performed in accordance with project specific WQMP/LID Plans, and assist the City in developing a database for tracking inspections and compliance. Proposal for On-Call Municipal NPDES Professional Services Q3/EEC TEAM Q3 Consulting Page | 9 Anticipated Tasks  Construction and Post Construction Water Quality Document Review Services  Post-Construction BMP Verification Capital Projects and Programs Municipalities are increasingly more responsible for not only citywide MS4 compliance for private projects, but City Capital Projects and Programs as well. All around Southern California municipalities are seeking way to comply with Trash Amendments, develop Regional BMP’s, meet TMDL’s, prepare for future permit updates, address storm intensity issues, as well as manage against aging infrastructure. Our team seeks to partner with the City to help develop project prioritization for existing and new Capital Improvement Stormwater Projects. This will require becoming familiar with any existing citywide stormwater master plans, OCPW CIP project and master plans, upstream and downstream stormwater planning in adjacent communities, as well as upcoming private development projects that may impact the City’s CIP program. As mentioned throughout this proposal, the regulatory environment is ever changing, and our team anticipates that existing BMP’s will require evaluation for performance, longevity, operation, inspection, and maintenance. New project will require analysis to determine if legacy BMP’s are appropriate, discuss with city staff the pros and cons for O&M of various BMP’s, and work with the City to help standardize BMP’s in order to streamline inspections, maintenance, and reduce cost. In addition, we will assist the City with applications through the SMARTS for Notice’s of Intent at project inception, act as a data submitter for SWPPP documents and reports (if necessary). During the construction of Capital projects our team will conduct inspections per other tasks in this scope. Lastly, we will assist the City with filing Changes of Information and Notices of Termination through the SMARTS system. Anticipated Tasks  NPDES Implementation into Capital Projects  Conduct Maintenance Inspections of City-Owned Post-Construction BMP’s  SMARTS Management Construction Tracking Construction site inspections are necessary to ensure compliance of construction activities with the regulatory requirements for water protection during the construction phase of public infrastructure projects, and private new development and significant redevelopment projects. Activities and materials used on construction sites have the potential of becoming sources of pollutants. If not properly controlled, run-on and runoff waters from construction sites can transport these pollutants, which can leak from heavy equipment, be spilled, or can be eroded by rain from exposed soil or stockpiles. Once released, they can be transported into the City’s stormwater conveyance system and/or receiving waters. Best Management Practices (BMPs) specifically aimed to control pollution in stormwater runoff during the construction phase of a project, are identified in the NPDES General permit and related City ordinances/permits (e.g., grading, WQMPs, etc.). Construction sites are required to implement and monitor these BMPs to ensure compliance with applicable permits throughout the construction phase of the project. To verify the implementation and effectiveness of construction site BMPs, we will conduct visual site inspection of high, medium and low priority construction projects, as identified by the City. At a minimum, construction site inspections shall include:  Verification of coverage under the General Construction Permit (for sites greater than 1 acre);  A documented review of the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) to ensure that the BMPs implemented on-site are consistent with the appropriate phase of construction.  Visual observation for non-storm water discharges and potential pollutant sources.  An assessment of the effectiveness of BMPs implemented at the site and identification of the need for any additional/modified BMPs. Construction site inspections shall be performed pursuant to City protocols, and as outlined in the NPDES permit, City of Diamond Bar ordinances, local permits, Model Construction Program, and the Construction Runoff Guidance Manual. Utilizing the City’s established Stormwater Program Construction Site Inspection Form (or Proposal for On-Call Municipal NPDES Professional Services Q3/EEC TEAM Q3 Consulting Page | 10 equivalent), our inspectors will document the facility’s compliance status at the time of inspection for Public Works records. Anticipated Tasks  Review SWPPP’s for BMP Implementation  Update site records with available program inventory information  Track and inspect construction BMP compliance monthly, at a minimum plus follow up meetings  Prepare enforcement actions as required Industrial/Commercial Inspections We perform thousands of commercial, industrial, and municipal inspections each year, and manages all of the data for its clients. We will conduct on-site facility inspections as outlined in the City’s NPDES permit. As part of the facility inspections, we will assess indoor and/or outdoor areas associated with stormwater runoff and conveyance and review the following: material and waste handling and storage practices; written documentation of pollutant control BMP implementation, including internal inspection logs and reports, SWPPPs, and spill response plans; maintenance procedures; implementation of source control measures; and digital photographic documentation of any water quality violations, as well as evidence of past or present unauthorized, non-storm water discharges and enforcement actions issued at the time of inspection. we will also conduct personnel interview(s) to develop a general assessment of the awareness of storm water pollution prevention measures by facility management and employees. Our inspectors will prepare an inspection report that assesses the facility’s potential to impact storm water quality and the effectiveness of BMPs to minimize pollutant exposure. The facility officials will be informed of any required follow-up activities and all results will be entered into the City’s NPDES database. Based on the results of the inspections or as requested by the City, we will investigate and respond to infractions or complaints related to the City’s NPDES permit and the City’s Water Pollution Regulations. If inappropriate material or waste handling or storage practices are observed; there is evidence of past or present unauthorized, non-storm water discharges; if BMPs are determined to be ineffective in eliminating storm water exposure; or if applicable plans have not been prepared or maintained, including SWPPPs and spill response plans, we will determine if an enforcement order is required and coordinate with the facility to remedy noncompliance and conduct re-inspections that are adequate to bring the facility into compliance. Administrative remedies administered may include verbal or written notices of noncompliance. If necessary, administrative compliance orders or cease and desist orders will be coordinated with the City. Our inspectors are familiar with the proper NPDES inspection procedures and have reviewed the County’s training program documents (e.g. IDIC training). Inspectors are also trained on the proper response procedures for responding to emergency discharges or discovered NPDES violations. Our inspectors will attend available training courses deemed appropriate through the County or CASQA. Anticipated Tasks  Update facility records (Local and Online)  Develop As-Needed Educational Materials  BMP Inspections and Follow Ups  Prepare Enforcement Actions and Illicit Discharge Investigations Illicit Discharge Investigations Our team is located a short drive from the City of Diamond Bar, therefore, our trained professionals can quickly respond to any emergency spills or urgent investigation requests. Our team has a successful history of providing similar services to Cities and Agencies throughout Orange County and we understand the importance of providing standardized and defensible documentation for all investigatory activities. Clear and open lines of communication are key to ensure that all parties involved understand the importance of compliance efforts. Additionally, our team maintains the necessary equipment in-house to respond to emergency situations and complete illicit discharge and illicit connection investigations swiftly. Our professionals conduct thousands of inspections throughout Southern California each year. Many inspections require multiple follow-up inspections to ensure compliance. Our staff also assist cities with compliance enforcement efforts when outreach and continued inspections efforts are insufficient to bring a facility into Proposal for On-Call Municipal NPDES Professional Services Q3/EEC TEAM Q3 Consulting Page | 11 compliance. Our staff may issue verbal or written notices of noncompliance and coordinate administrative compliance orders or cease-and-desist orders with the City code enforcement officers, when necessary. Our staff will take all necessary measures to ensure that the City’s interests and the protection of the environment are our top priorities. Anticipated Tasks  Site / Field Investigation (Assume 4)  Follow Up Investigations (Assume 4)  Document / Data Maintenance Public Agency Activities and Record Keeping Accurate and up to date information is key to delivering compliant and successful stormwater programs. Our team currently manages reporting and records for multiple local municipalities and utility district and maintains thousands of records for individual assets. Our staff has in depth experience with multiple reporting platforms, such as the SWRCB SMARTS system, IGP SWPPP reporting, as well as an inhouse GIS solution that we implement into client GIS systems for various asset tracking and historical activity at individual assets. Our team will successfully complete the following tasks on an on-going basis. Anticipated Tasks  Prepare NPDES Annual Reports and Data Coordination  Prepare and Submit Quarterly Reports for NPDES regulated Industrial / Commercial facilities.  Manage and Track NPDES / BMP facilities and activities and develop a framework for incorporation into digital tools such as GIS.  Add entries to system to bring up to date as needed Public Information and Participation Our team understands the benefits of a community-based outreach to promote pollution prevention. We recognize that the City may coordinate with existing community ambassadors and champions (business community, neighborhoods, HOAs, youth, seniors, schools, advocates/activists, etc.) in that effort. Our team will support the City with planning, facilitation, information and tools. Anticipated Tasks  Research and create a power mapping document of the community.  Build relationships with local CBOs (Active SGV and Nature for All).  Prepare a stakeholder and community outreach/engagement plan per the requirements of the Safe Clean Water Program.  Prepare outreach materials that are culturally relevant, easy to understand and bilingual. These outreach materials will reflect the data gathered from the Summit to ensure materials resonate with community members.  Disseminate outreach materials through multiple outreach methods including canvassing, flyering, texting, social media, newsletters, etc. Proposal for On-Call Municipal NPDES Professional Services Q3/EEC TEAM Q3 Consulting Page | 12 Similar Project Experience As-Needed Stormwater On-Call, City of Huntington Beach, California Q3 Consulting and its Staff have been providing assistance to the City with its Stormwater Implementation Program, providing a wide range of services since 2017. Services performed:  BMP Feasibility Study and Master Planning including the Citywide Trash Compliance Plan. Includes an evaluation of the existing drainage system to mitigate flooding.  Construction documents for LID and Trash BMPs including the McCallen Park Water Quality Improvements to remove trash and debris from more than 2 square miles.  Successful grant applications such as OCTA M2 Tier 1 and collaboration with Caltrans District 12  Conceptual design plans for the retrofit of existing pump stations to capture and treat stormwater and minimize street flooding.  Commercial and Industrial inspections of over 250 businesses References: Jim Merid, Principal, City of Huntington Beach Phone: 714.375.8445 Email Jim.merid@surfcity-hb.org Fee: $270,000 Duration: 2017-2023 Schedule: On time Key Personnel: Remi Candaele (PM), John McCarthy, Candace Tong, Azadeh Hemati, Brandon Willnecker, Jim Kolk, Joe Jenkins, Baltazar Maldonado Countywide MS4/TMDL Assistance and Stormwater Implementation | Ventura County, CA (2018-Present) Q3 Staff has been supporting Ventura’s Countywide Stormwater Implementation Program with multiple tasks, including:  Development of BMP Strategic Plan, Feasibility Study, and TMDL Financial Estimates to meet TSO milestones in the Malibu Creek (Oak Park) and Ventura River (Ojai/Meiner Oaks) Watersheds, and the Channel Island Harbor.  Preparation of technical guidance documents defining both programmatic and regulatory framework for the implementation of harvest-and-reuse BMPs, offset crediting program, and deep drywells. The framework was developed in coordination with the Countywide MS4 Managers.  Perform reviews of LID Reports, grading plans, and drainage studies as part of the County’s discretionary and grading permit applications.  Site assessment and conceptual design for Saticoy Infiltration Project with Caltrans District 7. Coordination and review of final design plans, reports, and estimates prepared by Caltrans District 7.  Feasibility study, 30% design and estimates, for stormwater capture, groundwater recharge, and treatment projects in the Santa Clara River Watershed. Funded by DWR IRWM DAC Grant.  Community outreach at public meetings for stormwater improvements.  Statewide Trash Capture implementation support in TMDL and non-TMDL areas. References: Hayley Luna, Senior Engineer, County of Ventura Phone: (805) 645-1382 Email: Hayley.Luna@ventura.org Fee: $485,000 Duration: 2018-on going Schedule: On time Key Personnel: Remi Candaele (PM), John McCarthy, Howard Barndt, Candace Tong, Azadeh Hemati, Zach Snyder, Will Shaffer Proposal for On-Call Municipal NPDES Professional Services Q3/EEC TEAM Q3 Consulting Page | 13 Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) A/ E On- Call MS4 Assistance and Stormwater Improvements, Los Angeles, California Q3 Staff has been supporting LACCD and the BuildLACCD program with the preparation and the implementation of the stormwater program in response to the anticipated Phase II Permit. Tasks performed to date include:  District-Wide Storm Water Management Plan including procedures, technical guidance manual for compliance with the Construction General Permit.  Stormwater capture and reuse study on campus and identification of conceptual design alternatives involving toilet flushing, cooling plant, and irrigation. Alternatives meet Los Angeles County Public Health and Safety treatment standards at two campuses.  Pierce College, West Los Angeles College - Identification of retrofit opportunities including infiltration and biofiltration projects at five campuses.  CGP Inspections and QSP support at numerous construction sites including the East Los Angeles College Student Success Building  Plans, specification, and estimates for storm drain, sewer, water quality, street, electrical, and landscaping improvements to meet State Water Board, improve aging utility infrastructure, and incorporate American with Disability Act requirements on campuses. Stormwater infiltration projects include: o Harbor College Three Storm Water Projects: 2 acre-feet of subsurface infiltration chambers and 15,000 SF of raised medians retrofitted with biofiltration systems. Low flow diversions of the water quality event to underground chambers to be constructed under the existing baseball field. Other utility improvements include sewer line reinforcement, structural foundations of EV carports, and retrofitting of electrical lines. o Mission College South Arroyo Drainage Improvement: Subsurface detention system and 2 70-feet deep infiltration wells to capture and infiltration stormwater flows from the campus. Drainage improvements to mitigate flooding near the parking structure and Eldridge Avenue. Coordination with CGS and DSA for the design of temporary shoring to protect the structural integrity of the parking structure and the adjacent Eldridge Avenue. Electrical and architectural improvements for POT and security. o East Los Angeles College: program, approve, and design stormwater harvest-and-biotreat systems at the Corporate Center and for the East Drainage area on East Campus. Underground collection systems include storm drain, diversion vaults, pump vaults, valve and magmeter vaults, controls, and electrical connections. At the East Campus, raised biofiltration planters are proposed as an amenity for LA Metro bus riders. Coordinated with the City of Monterey Park to review the scope of work at both locations, and identify a setback from the existing sewer line along Avenida Cesar Chavez. o Pierce College Harvest-and reuse system: 12 AF of subsurface detention system, subsurface drip irrigation for 20 acres, pumps and vaults, diversion structures from flood control channels.  Support of Measure W Grant Applications and compliance with tracking requirements of the Safe Clean Water Program. References: Rick Darling, College Project Director Phone: 818.367.7276 Email: Rick.darling@build-laccd.org Fee: $1,840,000 Duration: 2018 - Ongoing Schedule: On time Key Personnel: Remi Candaele (PM), Candace Tong, Azadeh Hemati, John McCarthy, Will Schaffer Proposal for On-Call Municipal NPDES Professional Services Q3/EEC TEAM Q3 Consulting Page | 14 Additional References The City is invited to check the references associated with the three similar work experiences. Our subconsultant, EEC Environmental, is offering an additional three references for your consideration. Client & Contact Information Project Description The City of Anaheim Keith Linker, PE Principal Engineer klinker@anaheim.net (714) 765-4141 EEC is currently under contract with the City of Anaheim to provide on-call services in support of the following related tasks: • As-Needed Engineering • Development Services • MS4 NPDES Compliance Services • Grant Support • Fats, Oils, Grease (FOG) Inspections and Program Support • SSMP / WDR Documentation, Implementation, and Training The City of Santa Ana Cesar Barrera Deputy Public Works Director cbarrera@santa-ana.org (714) 647-3887 EEC is currently under contract with the City of Santa Ana to provide engineering services and inspections services in support of the following related tasks: • As-Needed Program Assistance • Regulatory Coordination / Assistance • Fats, Oils, Grease (FOG) Inspections and Program Support • Inventory Management • NPDES Enforcement Notification • SSMP / WDR Documentation, Implementation, and Training Orange County Sanitation District Matt Smith, PE, QSD, QISP Sr. Regulatory Specialist msmith@ocsan.gov (714) 593-7439 EEC is currently contracted with OC San for the following Stormwater Related services: • On-Site Stormwater Program Audit • Off-Site Stormwater Program Audit • Industrial Permit Compliance Audit • Document Review and Recommendation – Updated NPDES permits. • Interview Existing staff and prepare recommendations. Testimonials “It has been a true pleasure working with you (Remi) and your team, your performance has been worth commending and I have no doubt it will only get better as the projects move forward.” Monelito Mendoza, BuildLACCD Project Manager “I would definitely have positive feedback to share.” Jim Merid, Environmental Principal Engineer, City of Huntington Beach “I have no reservation whatsoever in recommending Mr. Remi Candaele, PE.” Brent Siemer, Deputy Public Works Director, City of Simi ValleyThe Proposal for On-Call Municipal NPDES Professional Services Q3/EEC TEAM Q3 Consulting Page | 15 Compliance with Contractual Terms and Conditions We take no exception to the terms and conditions defined in the Sample Consultant Services Agreement (Exhibit A). The provided language is acceptable. Availability to Perform Services Together with our partner EEC Environmental, the Q3 Team brings a diversified staff of 114 professional engineers, surveyors, GIS experts, compliance inspectors, and administrative support. We provide the ability complete, upon short notice, a wide range and number of potential on-call tasks for the City. Our proposed team is comprised of a core group of professionals that are familiar with the day-to-day demands of task orders. Should there be a scheduling or scoping challenge arise, we have the ability to bring in internal qualified and experienced staff to augment our productivity and meet the City’s objectives. Our team is dedicated to providing a high-quality product to the City of Diamond Bar. We are ready to deliver immediately! The table below indicates the current commitments of the staff that will support the City. Key Staff/Role Current Commitments/Completion Date Availability May 2023 Remi Candaele, PE, MS, QSD, QISP Project Director Ventura County Stormwater Assistance, December 2023 Los Angeles Pierce College SCWP Harvest-and-Reuse, December 2024 Monterey Park Safe Clean Water Biofiltration, June 2024 Huntington Beach Regional Trash Removal Phases II/III, May 2024 35% Candace Tong, PE Project Engineer Huntington Beach Regional Trash Removal Phases II/III, May 2024 Costa Mesa LID/Drainage Master Plan, December 2023 LID Implementation at Torrance Tank & Booster Station, October 2023 40% Azadeh Hemati, PhDc Design Engineer Saticoy Infiltration Construction Inspections, December 2023 Los Angeles Pierce College SCWP Harvest-and-Reuse, December 2024 Huntington Beach Regional Trash Removal Phases II/III, May 2024 50% Will Shaffer, MSc, EIT Design Engineer Los Angeles Pierce College SCWP Harvest-and-Reuse, December 2024 Monterey Park Safe Clean Water Biofiltration, June 2024 Huntington Beach Regional Trash Removal Phases II/III, May 2024 50% Brandon Willnecker, PE, QSD, QISP Inspection Manager Anaheim – As-Needed Engineering/NPDES Services, June 2024 Huntington Beach – NPDES Inspections, March 2024 IRWD – Plan Checking, December 2023 35% Joseph Jenkins, QISP Project Engineer El Segundo - NPDES Inspections and MS4 Program, June 2024 Santa Ana – NPDES Inspections and MS4 Program, June 2024 Elevated Response Actions (ERAs), Multiple Industrial Clients, Ongoing 40% Baltazar Maldonado Compliance Inspector El Segundo - NPDES Inspections and MS4 Program, June 2024 Santa Ana – NPDES Inspections and MS4 Program, June 2024 IRWD - FOG Inspection Program, December 2023 50% 200 S. 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