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Professional On-Call
Civil Engineering and Architectural Services
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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
S u b m i t t e d T o
City of DIAMOND BAR
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S u b m i t t e d B y
TRANSTECH Engineers, Inc.
Contact Person for this Proposal:
Okan Demirci, PE, QSD, QSP
Principal Project Manager
E: okan.demirci@transtech.org
C: 714-319-6137
www.transtech.org
855.595.2495 (toll-free)
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May 26, 2023
City of DIAMOND BAR
Submittal Requirement via PlanetBids
Technical Proposal
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Transtech is pleased to submit this Proposal for the subject services.
Note: For this Service Category, Transtech is submitting for the following specific tasks highlighted below:
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
• Landscape architectural design services for City parks, trails, street medians and parking lots, for conceptual
preparation and final plans, specifications, estimates, and scheduling.
• Provide structural, mechanical, and electrical evaluation and solutions including upgrades and remodels for City
facilities (exterior and interior).
• Provide construction management & inspection services for City facility and landscape improvement
maintenance projects that require landscape architectural review and sign off.
Tasks may also include conceptual development of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects to establish project
scope and budget to be proposed for the following budget year. Tasks will not include the preparation of plans,
specifications, estimates, and construction management/inspection services for the construction of CIP Projects in
excess of $200,000. Projects must comply with California Building Code and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
requirements and conform to Diamond Bar Streetscape Design Guidelines and the City’s General Plan. All tasks shall
include complete data collection including, but not limited to. file review, General Plan review, scoping meetings,
boundary and topographic surveying, research existing utility locations and enginee ring studies.
Established in 1989, Transtech (a California Corporation) is a multi -disciplinary municipal engineering
consulting firm.
Transtech has been in business for 33 years and provides municipal services to approximately 70 public
agencies.
Our staff and resources include approximately 200 staff, including project managers, civil engineers,
designers, traffic and transportation analysts, technicians plan and map checkers, surveyors, inspectors,
construction managers, building officials, building plans examiners, building inspectors, planners and support
personnel.
Transtech is a multi-disciplinary municipal engineering consulting firm. Our service capabilities include:
• Building & Safety Services, Building Official Building
Inspection, Plan Check
• Civil Engineering,
• Staff Augmentation
• CIP Program Management
• Construction Management and Inspection
• City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Development
Review, Public Works Engineering, Plan Check,
Inspection
• Labor Compliance
• Planning Support
• Traffic and Transportation Planning and Eng
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• Federally Funded Project Management
• Grant Writing
• CDBG Project Management
• Water Resources Engineering
• Surveying, Mapping, ALTA, Right-of-way Eng
• Emergency, Support Services
One of the unique qualifications of Transtech is that we serve public agencies as municipal contract service
providers, including Contract City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Building Official, CIP Manager, Planner and
in other capacities.
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.
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.
We have extensive experience in the management and administr ation of federally funded projects. In the
past few years, we managed over 30 federally funded projects. Our staff members have completed Caltrans
Resident Engineer Academy for Federally Funded Projects. We follow guidelines and procedures of Caltrans
Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM).
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 prog rams. We
have obtained extensive amount of funds for our client cities.
Transtech has a large pool of well experienced in-house staff readily available to respond and provide
services in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
We believe our team is well qualified to perform the services requested:
✓ 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.
✓ We understand the importance of an effective public relations and information program, and have
managed large projects, which involved multiple agencies and jurisdictions.
✓ Understanding of public agencies procedures, and policies, and extensive experience in preparing
staff reports, and presentations to City Council, Boards and public.
✓ Our services are founded on the principals of Total Quality Management for Total Customer Care and
Satisfaction.
✓ Commitment of principal level management and involvement throughout the contract duration.
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal. Should you have any questions, or require additional
information, please contact the undersigned.
Sincerely,
Okan Demirci, PE, QSD, QSP Ahmad Ansari, PE, Principal
Principal Project Manager Contract Principal
E: Okan.demirci@transtech.org E: Ahmad.ansari@transtech.org
C: 714-319-6137 C: 949-702-5612
Table of Contents i
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Our Proposal is submitted in compliance with RFP Section Titled “PROPOSAL CONTENT AND FORMAT”
Section Page
Section 1 - PROJECT TEAM 1.1 – 1.8
A. PROJECT ORGANIZATION CHART 1.1
B. RESUMES 1.1
Section 2 - FIRM’S EXPERIENCE / REFERENCES 2.1 – 2.16
A. FIRM QUALIFICATIONS 2.1
B. RELATED EXPERIENCE 2.5
C. REFERENCES 2.11
Section 3 - PROJECT UNDERSTANDING 3.1 – 3.4
Section 4 - FEE SCHEDULE
(Per RFP Section Titled “GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS, Subsection 13. FEE PROPOSAL”, Fee Proposal is submitted separately)
Appendix - INSURANCE App.1 – App.1
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Section 1 – PROJECT TEAM 1.1
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A. PROJECT ORGANIZATION CHART
B. RESUMES
Following are Resumes of some of our staff members who may be involved in providing various services:
OKAN DEMIRCI, PE, QSD, QSP, MBA, Principal Project Manager, Service Category Lead
Education
• BS in Engineering
Registrations/Certifications
• Registered Civil Engineer
• Caltrans Resident Engineer Academy
Highlights
Mr. Demirci has approximately 12 years of experience. Mr. Demirci serves as Assistant Public Works
Director, City Engineer, CIP Program Manager at Transtech’s Contract Cities and provides technical and
management support. Mr. Demirci completed Caltrans Resident Engineer Academy, very familiar with
the management and administration of federally and state funded projects in compliance with Caltrans
Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM). Mr. Demirci works as CIP Program Manager at various
Transtech’s Contract Cities and manages various capital improvement programs including state and
federal funded programs. Mr. Demirci’s experience also includes working as Resident Engineer, Project
Manager and Construction Manager on various projects (including federal and state funded projects).
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. Examples of his project experience
includes:
• City of Chino, CIP Program Manager
• City of South El Monte, CIP Program Manager
• City of Monterey Park, CIP Program Manager
• City of Commerce, CIP Program Manager
• City of Temple City, CIP Program Manager
• City of Cudahy, CIP Program Manager
AHMAD ANSARI, PE
Contract Principal
OKAN DEMIRCI, PE, QSD,
QSP
Principal Project Manager
KEITH A. WYATT, Sr. Construction Manager/Insp.
Construction Management and Inspection
JEFFREY HIRSH, Sr. Construction Manager/Insp.
Construction Management and Inspection
JAMES PAGANI, DSA Certified Accessibility Specialist,
CHST, CM/Inspector
Construction Management and Inspection
CRAIG WHEELER, Sr. Construction Manager/Insp.
Construction Management and Inspection
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JEFFREY HIRSH, Sr. Construction Manager/Inspector
Education
• SDSU, College Level Classes
Registrations/Certifications
• Cal OSHA 10 hour construction certified
• Construction Site Storm Water Training
Highlights
Jeffrey Hirsh has approximately 25 years of experience in general engineering/public works and building
construction projects. He has worked in the capacity of foreman, site superintendent and project
manager. In these capacities, he has been involved in a wide variety of private and public works
construction projects in Type A (General Engineering) and Type B (Building) construction. He has
knowledge of standards and procedures for public agencies, including the Green Book, Caltrans, and
has extensive experience in traffic control, safety and OSHA compliance requirements. Mr. Hirsh also has
experience in inspecting federally funded projects to ensure compliance with the Caltrans LAPM.
Following are examples of projects where Mr. Wheeler served as the Project Inspector and provided on-
site CM Support:
• Washington Boulevard Widening and Reconstruction Project (Federally Funded), City of Commerce
• Temple City Bl. HSIP Project, Traffic Signal Imp and Pavement Rehab (Federally Funded), City of Temple
City
• Eastern Avenue Street Rehab Project, City of Commerce
• City-Wide Annual Street Rehab Project, City of Commerce
• La Ballona Safe Routes to School Improvements (Federally Funded), City of Culver City
• Traffic Signal Left Turn Phasing Project (Federally Funded), City of Culver City
• Uptown Parking Structure, City of Whittier
• Garvey Park Facility Improvements
• Lugo Park Artificial Turf Soccer-Field and Park Project in the City of Cudahy
• Metrolink Station Improvements, City of Commerce
Jeffrey’s prior experience includes:
• 2013-214, PSBI Parking Structure Construction: Sr. Superintendent.
• 1995-2013, Harwood Homes, Inc. Managed 35 Development Projects
• 1992-1995, Overland Company: Site Superintendent – SFR Tract Home Development
• 1985-1992, Cambridge Development: Site Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent
CRAIG M. WHEELER, Sr. Construction Manager/Inspector
Education
• BA
Registrations/Certifications
• NASSCO-Certified Inspector (Pipeline, Lateral and Manhole Assessments)
• Licensed A General Eng. Contractor
Highlights
Mr. Wheeler has more than 30 years of experience in engineering and construction in both the public
and private sectors. He has provided project management and inspection services on a wide variety of
public works projects. His experience includes pavement rehab, ADA, sidewalk, curb&gutter, grading,
wet and dry utilities, roadway reconstruction and resurfacing, bridge construction and rehabilitation,
water and sewer lines, RCP or RCB storm drains, pump stations, booster pump stations, street lig hts, traffic
signals-new and upgrade/modifications, parks, parking lots, structures and other related types of
projects. As a project manager and construction inspector, Mr. Wheeler’s responsibilities include site
observation and construction quality assurance and control, ensuring general site safety, preparing daily
reports, photo documentation, monitoring SWPPP and BMP implementation, providing daily updates to
the City project manager, providing recommendations and responses for contractor RFIs, assisting with
submittal and shop drawing reviews, tracking quantities, and conducting progress payment reviews. He
has inspected projects that are funded with State and Federal Funds and is familiar Caltrans LAPM for
Contract Administration.
Following are examples of projects where Mr. Wheeler served as the Project Inspector and provided on -
site CM Support:
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• 2019 Residential and Arterial Pavement Improvement, I-159/I-139; City of Torrance
• Public Works Inspection (Staff Augmentation); City of Newport Beach
• Alicia Parkway Rehabilitation; City of Aliso Viejo
• FY 2017-18 Street Rehabilitation; City of La Habra Heights
• Beltway Operational Improvements; Caltrans | Bakersfield
• University Drive Widening (Campus to MacArthur); City of Irvine
• The Tracks at Brea – Segment No. 4; City of Brea
• CDBG Asphalt Repairs and Asphalt Overlays FY 2017; City of Mission Viejo
• Annual Pavement Preservation Program FY 2018-19 and 2015-16; City of Yorba Linda
• FY 2015-2016 Annual Citywide Sidewalk Repairs; City of Santa Monica
• Manhattan Beach Water Line and Street Improvements; City of Manhattan Beach
• Harbor Boulevard Median and LS Improvements; City of Costa Mesa
• Citywide Sewer Repairs; City of West Hollywood
• Emergency Storm Drain Repair; City of Torrance
• Concrete Repair Program, Phase VI (CDBG); City of West Hollywood
• Bedford Canyon Road Realignment; City of Corona
• Ontario Avenue Median Improvements; City of Corona
• SR-60/Market Street Improvements; City of Riverside
• Rimpau Park; City of Corona
• LAX Terminal Fuel Access Transmission Line Installation and Taxiway Paving Improvements
KEITH A. WYATT, Sr. Project/Construction Manager
Education
• BA, UC Irvine, CA
Registrations/Certifications
• Union Carpenter Apprenticeship School
• 10-Hr, 30-Hr. OSHA
• SWPPP Certified
• FEMA Training: IS-3, IS-100.PWb, IS-200.b, IS-325, IS-552, IS-556, IS-700.a, IS-800.a, IS-803, IS-806, IS-809, IS-
907
• ICC: Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing
• OSHA 30 Hour Trained
Highlights
Mr. Wyatt has approximately 25 years of experience in the construction field in building and
engineering/public works projects. He has worked in the capacity of superintended, project manager
and construction manager for consulting firms, as well as construction companies. In these capacities,
he has been involved in a wide variety of private and public works construction projects in Type A
(General Engineering) and Type B (Building). The projects include, but not limited to, construction of new
buildings, seismic upgrades, ADA upgrades, TI improvements, site development, roads, parking facilities,
utilities, etc. The type of buildings includes community centers, schools, hospitals, warehouses, distribution
centers, and various other projects. He managed projects which involved Local Agencies; CA
Department of General Services (DGS); CA Department of State Hospitals (DSH); CA Division of the State
Architect (DGS); CA Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD). He has managed
projects under Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction Manager/GC at Risk, Multi-Prime delivery
methods. He has extensive experience in all phases of projects, including planning/development,
entitlement and permitting bidding, construction, close -out, full-life cycle, project workflow,
operations/systems development, scheduling, estimating, cost and budget control, contract
negotiations, change order management, bid preparation, safety. He has worked for Construction
Management Consultants and General Contractors in various capacities (Director of Construction,
Project Manager, Construction Manager, Owner Representative, Construction Superintendent).
JAMES PAGANI, DSA Certified Accessibility Specialist, CHST, CM/Inspector
Education
• BA, Goucher College
Registrations/Certifications
• BCSP Constr. Health and Safety Technician
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certified
• CalOES SAP Evaluator
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• DSA Certified Accessibility Specialist
• FEMA Training: IS-3, IS-100.PWb, IS-200.b, IS-325, IS-552, IS-556, IS-700.a, IS-800.a, IS-803, IS-806, IS-809, IS-
907
• ICC: Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing
• OSHA 30 Hour Trained
Highlights
Mr. Pagani has approximately 15 years of experience in public works construction management and
inspection. Mr. Pagani has thorough knowledge and understanding of construction both on the jobsite
and in the office, experience working with the various trades, designers, and managers of many different
types of projects.
Examples of his project experience as Public Works Inspector/Construction Manager includes:
• City of Rialto, Public Works Encroachment Permit Inspections
• City of South El Monte, Public Works Encroachment Permit Inspections
• Primrose Park Improvements, City of Temple City
• FY 20/21 Pavement Rehab, City of West Covina
Previous Experience -Koury Engineering, Combination Inspector:
• Provide AHJ and QA/QC inspection services on LA County Public Works Capital Improvement projects
• Ensure contractor compliance with plans, specifications, codes, and ordinances
• Inspect for contractor compliance with jobsite safety and environmental protection programs
• Issue, track, and close Non-Compliance and Inspection Notices for deviations and violations
• Prepare daily reports regarding jobsite activities and work progress
• Review inspection requests and document completed and necessary inspections
• Schedule, coordinate, and supervise special inspectors
• Maintain and review project as built drawings, construction documentation, and permits
• Review and verify monthly progress and change order billing requests
ALI CAYIR, PE, Contract Principal, Principal
Education
• BS Engineering, MBA
Registrations/Certifications
• Registered Civil Engineer
• Licensed Contractor A, B
Highlights
Mr. Cayir has over 35 years of experience. He served as Principal Program and Project Manager for a
wide variety of projects. He has participated in a wide variety of multi-disciplinary development teams
responsible for projects that include:
• Public Facilities(Vertical Construction)
• Public Works and Infrastructure
• Parks
• Transportation and Parking Related Facilities
• Parking Structures
• Commercial and Retail Developments
• Industrial Development
• Residential and Mixed Use Development
MOHAMMAD PASEBANI, PE, Sr. Engineer, LAPM Compliance PM/QC/QA Oversight
Education
• MS, in Civil Engineering
Registrations/Certifications
• Registered Civil Engineer
Highlights
Mr. Pasebani has over 35 years of experience. Before retiring approximately 3 years ago, his career path
included a number of positions in Caltrans, with last position being Senior Transportation Engineer ,
responsible for oversight of Federally Funded projects in Varying number of agencies in the counties of
Los Angeles, Ventura and San Bernardino. He also provided instruction at various Resident Engineer
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Academies and Seminars/Workshops designed for Local agencies.
CRAIG MELICHER, PE, Vice President, PM/QC/QA Support
Education
• BS in Civil Engineering
• Various Construction Management Classes at UCLA, including:
o Legal Aspects of Construction Management
o Primavera based Construction Scheduling Software
Registrations/Certifications
• State of California Registered Civil Engineer
Highlights
Mr. Melicher has approximately 35 years of experience. Mr. Melicher has served in various capacities,
such as Building Official, City Engineer, and CIP Manager for various Cities. 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. Melicher also served as Principal Program Manager for a wide variety of projects. Depending on the
specific project, Mr. Melicher’s services included everything from initial concept to project close -out. As
each project faced its own unique challenges, Mr. Melicher was able to employ his extensive public
agency background to insure the most expedition and cost effective solution to each respective
challenge, especially where, as Program Manager, Mr. Melicher was specifically responsible for acting
on behalf of and insuring the best interests of the project’s client. His experience includes serving as
Owner’s Representative and Construction Manager for large and complex construction projects, such
as public works/infrastructure, community center, city hall, library, parking structure, movie theaters, retail
centers, etc.
Mr. Melicher also provided his expertise in the construction field serving as an expert witness for
construction claims and defects. He has a strong background on the legal aspects of project and
construction management and is particularly well versed in California statutes regulating all types of
publicly funded construction.
IVAN DAZA, EIT, Associate Engineer
Education
• B.S Civil Engineering, Cal State Long Beach
Registrations/Certifications
• Cal OSHA 10-hour
Highlights
Mr. Daza has approx. 3 years of experience and provides office engineering support to various Cities
under Transtech’s Municipal Services Contracts in support of managing Capital Improvements Projects.
His experience includes CIP management support, coordination with City Departments, Utility
Companies, Caltrans, other Regulatory Agencies, Developers, Consultants, Contractors, and overall
management and coordination support for a variety of projects from design through plan review and
approvals and construction. He also serves as Office Engineer on construction projects and assists
Resident Engineers and Construction Managers with contract administration, document control,
contract compliance. Mr. Daza also worked as a construction estimator for a construction company.
Part of his responsibilities included reviewing bid documents, plans and specifications, preparing plan
take-off quantities, and preparing bid estimates.
JORGE PAZ, EIT, Associate Engineer
Education
• B.S Civil Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona
Highlights
Mr. Cervantes has approximately 1 year of experience in Public Works Engineering, and Transportation
and Traffic Engineering. He works in the Public Works Department/City Engineering at Transtech’s client
Cities assisting City Engineers and Public Works Directors. He also serves as Office Engineer on
construction projects and assists Resident Engineers and Construction Managers with contract
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administration, document control, contract compliance. He also assists at the public works permit
counter and in permit issuance.
EARL FRASER, Registered Constr. Inspector, QSP, Sr. Construction Manager/Inspector
Education
• BA
Registrations/Certifications
• Registered Construction Inspector by American Construction Inspectors Association
• QSP (Construction General Permit Qualified SWPPP Practitioner)
Highlights
Mr. Fraser has approximately 30 years of experience. He is a Registered Construction Inspector by
American Construction Inspectors Association. He is also certified as QSP (Construction General Permit
Qualified SWPPP Practitioner). His experience includes inspection local roads, pavement rehab, ADA,
grading wet and dry utilities. As Sr. Inspector/Construction Manager, he performs a wide variety of tasks
to ensure the project progresses on schedule, is in compliance with approved plans and specifications,
and effective communication and information flow is maintained with project participants. He has
inspected projects that are funded with State and Federal Funds, and is familiar Caltrans LAPM for
Contract Administration.
Examples of his project experience as Sr. Inspector/Construction Manager includes:
• La Ballona Safe Routes to School Improvements, City of Culver City
• Valley-Linden Roadway Improvements, City of Rialto
• FY 19/20 Pavement Rehab, City of Commerce
• FY 19/20 Pavement Rehab Las Tunas Rd, City of Temple City
• FY 19/20 Pavement Rehab, City of Cudahy
• FY 17/18, 19/20, 20/21 Pavement Rehab, City of West Covina
• FY 19/20 Pavement Rehab, City of Maywood
• CDBG Various Restroom Improvements, City of Cudahy
• CDBG Sr. Center Facility Improvements, City of West Covina
• Traffic Signal Improvements (HSIP Cycle 6), City of South El Monte
• Brewster Ave Water and Sewer Improvements, City of Lynwood
• Agnes Ave Water and Sewer Improvements, City of Lynwood
• Primrose Park Improvements, City of Temple City
• Field Inspector and Design Support, City of Grand Terrace Pico Park Ball Field
ROBERT GARCIA, Sr. Public Works Inspector
Education
• California State University, Los Angeles, Continuing Education/Public Works Construction Inspection
Course
• California State University, Sacramento, Water Program/Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater
Collection Systems
Highlights
Mr. Garcia has approximately 30 years of experience, of which 20 years has been working as the City
Public Works Inspector for the City of Palmdale. His experience includes inspecting of all types of public
works construction project: roadway construction, pavement rehabilitation, signals, grading, storm
drains, sewer mains, concrete structures, sidewalks, and gutters. He also worked on county, state and
federal funded projects. Mr. Garcia provided public works inspection services to the following Transtech
client Cities: City of Hesperia, Public Works Inspector; City of Commerce, Public Works Inspector.
CLEMENTE ELIZALDE, Sr. Traffic Signal Inspector
Education
• San Bernardino Valley College, with a Major in Radio/Television, Communications and Electronics
• Chaffey College, with a major In Industrial Electricity, Motor starters and Operational amplifiers
Registrations/Certifications
• Certified International Municipal Signal Association “IMSA” level III Technician
Highlights
Mr. Elizalde has over 30 years of experience in Traffic Signal Systems inspection, maintenance and
installation.
City of San Bernardino, 1985 to 2018, Traffic Signal Maintenance Department, various positions:
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• Street Lighting Electrician
• Traffic Signal Technician II
• Traffic Signals Technician III
• Lead-Person for Traffic Signals, Street Lighting and Signs.
• Street Signal/Lighting and Signs Supervisor
ANDY CARLTON, Public Works / Construction Inspection
Education
• Computer Science, California State University, Fullerton
Highlights
Mr. Carlton has approximately 15 years of experience, of which 5 years are in Inspection. Mr. Carlton
works as Public Works Inspector capacity at various Transtech client cities, which include Temple City,
Commerce, South El Monte as Public Works Inspector issuing encroachment permits t o various public
works projects. His inspection experience in this capacity includes steel, masonry, concrete sidewalks,
curb ramps, curb & gutter, driveways, on-site & off-site grading, trenching, traffic control measures, and
street pavement. Recent projects representative of Mr. Carlton’s recent PW inspection experience
include:
• City of Pico Rivera, METRO, Hot Spots Intersection Improvements Rosemead Boulevard at Slauson
Avenue. The scope of work included ADA, driveways, sidewalk curb and gutter, storm drain/catch
basins, bus shelter, lighting and bus pad traffic signal, landscape, and striping improvements.
• City of Commerce, Atlantic Boulevard Improvements as part of METRO Call for Projects. The scope of
work included pavement rehabilitation, new medians and landscaping, street lighting, traffic signals,
ADA ramps, striping.
• City of South Gate, Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Cycle 10 Improvements Project. The Project includes
installation of new traffic signal system, street poles, electrical conduit, pedestals, street & pedestrian
signs, AC pavement, PCC sidewalk, curb & gutter, curb ramps, and striping.
ZACHARY HIRSH, Public Works / Construction Inspection
Education
• BA, Goucher College
Registrations/Certifications
• OSHA 30 Hour Trained
Highlights
Mr. Hirsh’s works at several of Transtech’s client cities. His experience includes pedestrian safety, traffic
safety, and conformance with City standard specifications. His primary responsibilities include daily
correspondence with Contractors to ensure conformity to CIP or permits, responding to Engineer’s
inquiries, and document processing of the Contractor’s daily logs. Following are various examples of
Client Cities (under Transtech’s Municipal Engineering Contracts) representative of his experience.
Performed Permit Inspections at following Transtech Contract Cities:
Culver City; Irwindale; Rosemead; Temple City; El Monte; South El Monte; Maywood; Commerce;
Placentia; West Covina
FURKAN CETINKALE, Associate Engineer, Project Management/Inspection/Office Engineering Support
Education
• Industrial Engineering
• MS, Cal Poly Pomona, Engineering Management
Registrations/Certifications
• 10-Hr OSHA
Highlights
Mr. Cetinkale has approximately 7 years of experience in construction management. He has extensive
experience in all phases of projects, including planning/development, entitlement and permitting,
bidding, construction, close-out, full-life cycle, project workflow, operations/systems development,
scheduling, cost and budget control, contract negotiations, change order management, bid
preparation, safety.
BRIAN CERVANTES, Associate Engineer
Education
• B.S Civil Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona
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Highlights
Mr. Cervantes has approximately 2 years of experience in Public Works Engineering, and Transportation
and Traffic Engineering. He works in the Public Works Department/City Engineering at Transtech’s client
Cities assisting City Engineers and Public Works Directors. He also serves as Office Engineer on
construction projects and assists Resident Engineers and Construction Managers with contract
administration, document control, contract compliance. He also assists at the public works permit
counter and in permit issuance.
LEONARDO MARTINEZ, Associate Engineer
Education
• B.S Civil Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona
• Associate of Science in Engineering, Cerritos College
Highlights
Mr. Martinez has approximately 3 years of experience He works at various Cities under Transtech’s
Municipal Services Contracts in support of Transtech’s City Engineers, Project Managers and Construction
Managers. His experience includes CIP management support, Inspection support, coordination with City
Departments, Utility Companies, Caltrans, other Regulatory Agencies, Developers, Consultants,
Contractors, and overall management and coordination support for a variety projects from design thru
plan review and approvals and construction.
ANTHONY BENDEZU, Associate Engineer
Education
• B.S Civil Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona
Highlights
Mr. Bendezu has approximately 5 years of experience. As an Associate Engineer, he works at various
Cities under Transtech’s Municipal Services Contracts in support of Transtech’s City Engineers, Project
Managers and Construction Managers. His experience includes CIP management support, coordination
with City Departments, Utility Companies, Caltrans, other Regulatory Agencies, Developers, Consultants,
Contractors, and overall management and coordination support for a variety projects from design thru
plan review and approvals and construction. Mr. Bendezu completed Caltrans Resident Engineer
Academy, very familiar with the management and administration of federally and state funded projects
in compliance with Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM).
Section 2
FIRM’S EXPERIENCE / REFERENCES
Technical Proposal
Professional On-Call Civil Engineering and Architectural Services
Response File for: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
Section 2 – FIRM’S EXPERIENCE / REFERENCES 2.1
Technical Proposal
Professional On-Call Civil Engineering and Architectural Services
Response File for: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
A. FIRM QUALIFICATIONS
Company Profile:
Established in 1989, Transtech (a California Corporation) is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm.
Transtech has been in business for 33 years and provides municipal services to approximately 70 public agencies.
Our staff and resources include approximately 200 staff.
Service Capabilities:
Transtech is a multi-disciplinary municipal engineering consulting firm. Our service capabilities include:
• Building & Safety Services, Building Official Building
Inspection, Plan Check
• 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
Currently, we are providing municipal, services to approximately 70 agencies:
City of Temple City
✓ City Engineering Services: City Eng, Traffic Eng,
Development/Public Works Plan Check, Map and Plan
Check, Permit Inspection, Design, CIP and Construction
Management, PW Insp, Fed Proj Management
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, Plan Review,
City of Alhambra
✓ City Engineering Services: City Eng, Traffic Eng,
Development/Public Works Plan Check, Map and Plan
Check, Permit Inspection, Design, CIP and Construction
Management, PW Insp, Fed Proj Management
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, Plan Review,
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Response File for: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
Insp, Permit Tech
City of Commerce
✓ City Engineering Services: City Eng, Traffic Eng,
Development/Public Works Plan Check, Map and Plan
Check, Permit Inspection, Design, CIP and Construction
Management, PW Insp, Fed Proj Management
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, Plan Review,
Inspection, Permit Tech
City of Big Bear Lake
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Plan Review
✓ Engineering Services: Traffic Eng, Development/Public
Works Plan Check, Map and Plan Check, Design, CIP and
Construction Management, PW PC/Insp, Fed Proj
Management
City of Maywood
✓ City Engineering Services: City Eng, Traffic Eng,
Development/Public Works Plan Check, Map and Plan
Check, Permit Inspection, Design, CIP and Construction
Management, PW Insp, Fed Proj Management
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Inspection, Permit
Technician
City of Chino
✓ CIP Management Services: Transtech is City’s Contract CIP
Manager for major Public Works Projects
City of Ontario
✓ CIP Management Services: Transtech is City’s Contract CIP
Manager for major Public Works Projects
City of Monterey Park
✓ City Engineering Services: City Eng, Traffic Eng,
Development/Public Works Plan Check, Map and Plan
Check, Permit Inspection, Design, CIP and Construction
Management, PW Insp, Fed Proj Management
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, plan check
and as-needed inspection
City of Montebello
✓ Project and Construction Management: Project and
Construction Management, Inspection
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, plan check
and as-needed inspection
Bear Valley Community Services District
✓ District Engineering Services/CIP Management:
Engineering Support, Traffic Engineering, CIP
Management
City of South Pasadena
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, Plan Review,
Inspection, Permit Tech
City of Seal Beach
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, Plan Review,
As-needed Inspection
City of Azusa
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, Building Plan
Review, As-needed Insp
San Manuel Indian Reservation
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, Plan Review,
Inspection
San Manuel Casino
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, Plan Review,
Inspection
Insp, Permit Tech
City of South El Monte
✓ City Engineering Services: City Eng, Traffic Eng,
Development/Public Works Plan Check, Map and Plan
Check, Permit Inspection, Design, CIP and Construction
Management, PW Insp, Fed Proj Management
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, Plan Review,
As-needed Inspection, As-Needed Permit Technician
City of West Covina
✓ City Engineering Services: City Eng, Traffic Eng,
Development/Public Works Plan Check, Map and Plan
Check, Permit Inspection, Design, CIP and Construction
Management, PW PC, Fed Proj Management
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, Plan Review,
Inspection, Permit Technician
City of Rosemead
✓ City Engineering Services: City Eng, Traffic Eng,
Development/Public Works Plan Check, Map and Plan
Check, Permit Inspection, Design, CIP and Construction
Management, PW Insp, Fed Proj Management
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, Plan Review,
Insp, Permit Tech
City of Pico Rivera
✓ City Engineering and CIP Management Services: City
Engineer and CIP Management.
City of Bell
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, Plan Review,
Inspection, Permit Technician
City of Cudahy
✓ CIP Management and Engineering Services: Traffic Eng,
Design, CIP and Construction Management, PW Insp, Fed
Proj Management
✓ Building & Safety Services: Plan Review.
City of Hawaiian Gardens
✓ Building and Safety Services: Building Official, Plan
Review, Inspection, Permit Technician
City of Downey
✓ Building & Safety Services: Plan Review, Inspection
County of Riverside
✓ Building & Safety Services: Plan Review, Inspection
San Bernardino County Housing Authority
✓ On-call Services: As-Needed Support
City of San Bernardino
✓ On-call Services: Traffic Engineering, Constr.
Management
City of El Monte
✓ On-call Services: Engineering Support, Traffic
Engineering, Construction Management,
Development/Public Works Plan Check, Map and Plan
Check
County of Los Angeles
✓ Building & Safety Services: Plan Review, Inspection
City of Norwalk
✓ Building & Safety Services: Plan Review
City of Hermosa Beach
✓ Plan Check Services: Dev Plan Check
City of Banning
✓ Public Works Plan Check: PW Plan Check and Pw
Section 2 – FIRM’S EXPERIENCE / REFERENCES 2.3
Technical Proposal
Professional On-Call Civil Engineering and Architectural Services
Response File for: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
City of Placentia
✓ On-call PM/CM and Development/PW Plan Check: On-
call services
City of Rialto
✓ City Traffic Engineering and PW Inspection Services: City
Traffic Engineering, PW Inspection services
City of Culver City
✓ On-call Engineering Services: Eng Services
City of Santa Ana
✓ On-call Services: Building and Safety Plan Check,
Inspection, Eng and Tech Support Services
City of Chino Hills
✓ On-call Services: Engineering
City of Pasadena
✓ On-call Engineering Services: Engineering Services
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
✓ CIP Project Management: CIP/Fed Proj Management
✓ Building & Safety Services: Plan Review, Inspection.
City of Lawndale
✓ PW Staffing and Project Management Services: PW Staffing
and Project Management Services
Inspection
Riverside County Economic Development Agency
✓ On-call Services: Eng, Building Evaluations, & Surveying
City of Lancaster
✓ On-call Services: Plan Check, Inspection, Traffic Eng, Staff
Augmentation, and Tech Support Services
City of Palm Desert
✓ City Traffic Engineering Services: City Traffic Engineering
City of Irwindale
✓ On-call Services: Constr. Management and Insp Services
City of Lynwood
✓ On-call Services: Engineering, CIP and Construction
Management.
City of Yorba Linda
✓ Traffic Engineering Services: On-call Traffic Engineering
City of Anaheim
✓ Engineering Services: Engineering Services
City of Lake Forest
✓ CIP Project Management: CIP/Fed Proj Management
Unique Qualification:
One of the unique qualifications of Transtech is that we serve public agencies as municipal contract service
providers, including Contract City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Building Official, CIP Manager, Planner and
in other capacities. Several of our Sr. Staff members have previously worked for Public Agencies in various
capacities, such as Public Works Directors, City Engineers, City Traffic Engineers, Project Managers, Inspectors,
Building Officials, Planners, and various other capacities. We are very familiar with public agency procedures,
working and coordinating with various departments, preparing and presenting staff repor ts at City Council
Meetings, Community/Public Relations, Inter-agency Coordination.
Financial Condition:
Transtech has been in business for over 33 years.
Transtech does not have any conditions (e.g., bankruptcy, pending litigation, planned office closures,
impending merger) that may impede Consultant’s ability to complete the project.
Transtech’s is in excellent financial condition.
Community Benefit Enhancement (CBE):
Supporting civic and community activities 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, c ommunity 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.
Following are some of the CBE programs we have are proud to be part of:
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Professional On-Call Civil Engineering and Architectural Services
Response File for: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
Transtech’s First Responders Appreciation Initiative: Giving back to the communities we serve is part of our service
philosophy. In response to the global pandemic and the many challenges local businesses experienced, the Transtech
Engineers team developed and implemented a unique First Responders Appreciation Initiative that collaborates with
local Chambers, supports local restaurants, and appreciates our community’s First Responders. The Transtech team
personally picks up the meal orders and delivers the m to our First Responders. So far to date, we are proud to share that
Transtech’s First Responders Appreciation Initiative has provided over 350 meals and beverages from 13 local restaurants
in 8 cities serving 6 Police/Sheriff Stations and 13 Fire Stations.
Traffic Engineering Workshop &
Pedestrian School Safety
Discussion
Embracing Latina Leadership
Alliances (ELLAS)
High School Enlistee
Recognition Ceremony
Through “Our Community
Salutes”
Cal Poly Pomona's Transtech
Engineers Scholarship Program
Youth Committee Pedestrian
Safety Booth
Girls Leadership & Mentoring
(GLAM) Workshop At
Magnolia Science Academy
STEM Workshop At The Annual
Geranium Festival & Artwork
STEM Booth at the Concerts
In The Park
Section 2 – FIRM’S EXPERIENCE / REFERENCES 2.5
Technical Proposal
Professional On-Call Civil Engineering and Architectural Services
Response File for: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
B. RELATED EXPERIENCE
Established in 1989, Transtech (a California Corporation) is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm.
Transtech has been in business for 33 years and provides municipal services to approximately 70 public
agencies. Our staff and resources include approximately 200 staff.
Transtech is a multi-disciplinary municipal engineering consulting firm. Our service capabilities include:
• Building & Safety Services, Building Official Building
Inspection, Plan Check
• 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
Examples of projects representative of Transtech’s experience in Construction Management and Inspection
Services:
A variety of projects, such as:
• Street Rehabilitation and Reconstruction
• Traffic Signal and Street Lighting
• ADA Improvements
• Water, Drainage, Sewer Improvements
• Bridges
• Parks and Playgrounds
• Parking Structures
• Community Centers
• Libraries
• City Halls
• Fire Stations
• Renovation of Historic Buildings
Examples of Street Improvements/Infrastructure, ADA, Park, Facilities Rehab Projects:
• Since 2013, Annual Street Rehab Program, City of Temple City ($15M)
• Since 2019, Annual Street Rehab Program, City of West Covina ($10M)
• Since 2018, Annual Street Rehab Program, City of South El Monte ($3M)
• Since 2018, Annual Street Rehab Program, City of Cudahy ($5M)
• Since 2015, Annual Street Rehab Program, City of Commerce ($24M)
• Since 2019, Annual Street Rehab Program, City of Maywood ($2M)
• Riverside Dr Street Rehab Project, City of Chino ($7.5M)
• El Prado Rd Reconstruction Project, City of Chino ($3M)
• FY 20/21 Annual Street Rehab Project, City of Placentia ($4.5M)
• Roadway Improvements at Brewster, Agnes, Alberta, First, Franklin, City of Lynwood, ($7M)
• Eastern Ave, Full Depth Reclaimed Pavement Rehab Project, City of Commerce ($2M)
• Temple City Blvd Rehabilitation Project, City of Temple City (Fed. Funded) ($2.5M)
• Washington Blvd, Widening, Reconstruction Project, City of Commerce (Fed. Funded) ($40M)
• Rosemead Blvd, Bikeway, Reconstruction, Beautification Project, City of Temple City (Fed. Funded) ($20M)
• HSIP Cycle 4, Traffic Signal Improvements at Various Locations, City of Commerce (Fed. Funded) ($1M)
• HSIP Cycle 7, Traffic Interconnect System Upgrades Citywide, City of Commerce (Fed. Funded) ($1M)
• HSIP Cycle 10, Traffic Interconnect System Upgrades Citywide, City of Commerce (Fed. Funded) ($2M)
• HSIP Cycle 6, Traffic Signal Improvements at Atlantic Ave, City of Cudahy (Fed. Funded) ($1M)
• HSIP Cycle 7, Pedestrian Safety Improvements at Salt Lake Ave, City of Cudahy (Fed. Funded) ($0.5M)
• HSIP Cycle 6, Traffic Signal Improvements at Santa Anita and Fern, City of S. El Monte (Fed. Funded) ($0.75M)
• HSIP Cycle 6, Traffic Signal Improvements at Tyler and Thienes, City of S. El Monte (Fed. Funded) ($($0.75M)
• HSIP Cycle 6, Traffic Signal Improvements at Peck and Rush, City of S. El Monte (Fed. Funded) ($1M)
• HSIP Cycle 7, Traffic Signal Improvements at Santa Anita-Central, City of S. El Monte (Fed. Funded) ($1M)
• HSIP Cycle 9, Citywide Traffic Signal Improvements, City of S. El Monte (Fed. Funded) ($1M)
• HSIP Cycle 10, Traffic Signal Improvements at Garvey-Durfee-Michael Hunt, City of S. El Monte (Fed. Funded) ($1M)
• HSIP Cycle 7, Traffic Signal Left Turn Phasing Improvement, City of Culver City (Fed. Funded) ($1M)
Section 2 – FIRM’S EXPERIENCE / REFERENCES 2.6
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Professional On-Call Civil Engineering and Architectural Services
Response File for: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
• HSIP Cycle 6, El Monte Ave, Temple City Blvd, and Various Citywide Locations (Fed. Funded) ($2.8M)
• HSIP Cycle 7, Traffic Signal Improvements at Hellman-Alhambra-Garfield, City of Monterey Park (Fed. Funded) ($1.5M)
• HSIP Cycle 9, Traffic Signal Improvements on Garfield Ave, City of Monterey Park (Fed. Funded) ($1M)
• HSIP Cycle 10, Traffic Signal Improvements at Various Locations, City of West Covina (Fed. Funded) ($4.5M)
• HSIP Cycle 7, Traffic Signal Improvements at Mission and Ivar, City of Rosemead (Fed. Funded) ($0.5M)
• HSIP Cycle 7, Firestone Blvd ITS Improvements, City of Norwalk (Fed. Funded) ($1.5M)
• HSIP Cycle 9, Citywide Traffic Safety Improvement, City of Placentia (Fed. Funded) ($1.3M)
• HSIP Cycle 5, Martin Luther King Jr Blvd TS Improvements, City of Lynwood (Fed. Funded) ($0.5M)
• HSIP Cycle 9, Atlantic-Carlin Traffic Signal Improvements, City of Lynwood (Fed. Funded) ($0.75M)
• HSIP Cycle 9, Imperial-Atlantic Traffic Signal Improvements, City of Lynwood (Fed. Funded) ($0.75M)
• ATP Cycle 1, Citywide Pedestrian Safety Improvements, City of Cudahy (Fed. Funded) ($1.5M)
• ATP Cycle 2, Citywide Pedestrian Safety Improvements, City of Cudahy (Fed. Funded) ($0.75M)
• ATP Cycle 2, La Ballona Street Improvements, City of Culver City (Fed. Funded) ($3.5M)
• ATP Cycle 1, Safe Routes to School Improvements Project, City of Huntington Park (Fed. Funded) ($1M)
• ATP Cycle 4, Citywide Pedestrian Safety Improvements, City of Monterey Park (Fed. Funded) ($1.7M)
• ATP Cycle 5, Citywide Pedestrian Safety Improvements, City of S. El Monte (Fed. Funded) ($1.7M)
• Cactus/Nason Street Improvements and 135’ Span Bridge Project, City of Moreno Valley (SLPP Funded) ($20M)
• Rte 71/Mission Bl Grade Separation Project, City of Pomona/Caltrans Oversight (Fed. Funded) ($25M)
• FY 17/18 Lerma and Alessia Pavement Rehabilitation, City of South El Monte (CDBG Funded) ($0.75M)
• Sr. Center Restroom Rehabilitation, City of South El Monte (CDBG Funded) ($0.2M)
• 2020 Street Rehabilitation Project, City of South El Monte (CDBG Funded) ($0.75M)
• Alley Rehabilitation Project, City of Chino (CDBG Funded) ($0.5M)
• Street Light Citywide LED Conversion, City of Chino (CDBG Funded) ($0.5M)
• Almansor Park Improvements Project, City of Alhambra (CDBG Funded) ($2.5M)
• Lugo Park, Soccer Field and Plaza/Shade Structures Project, City of Cudahy (CDBG Funded) ($4M)
• Various Restroom ADA Accessibility Improvements, City of Cudahy (CDBG Funded) ($0.5M)
• Garvey Park Restroom Improvements, City of Rosemead (CDBG Funded) ($0.5M)
• 2018 ADA Curb Ramps & Sidewalk Improvements, City of Monterey Park (CDBG Funded) ($0.5M)
• Citywide Pedestrian Accessibility Improvements, FY 20/21, 21/22, 22/23, City of Maywood (CDBG Funded) ($0.75M)
• Sr. Center Restroom Rehabilitation, City of West Covina (CDBG Funded) ($0.5M)
Washington Boulevard Widening and Reconstruction Project
($40M): Transtech provided CM/CI/Resident Engineer,
Inspector, Office Engineer Services. The project included
widening and reconstruction of 2.7 miles of Roadway, Traffic
Signals, Street Lighting, Landscape, Improvements at I-5 and
at 710 Freeways ramps. The project was federally funded
and was managed in compliance with Caltrans Local
Assistance Procedures Manual. The project was also a
Caltrans Oversight Project.
AWARD: This project was recognized as one of the projects of
the year as part of the 2017 American Public Works
Association (APWA) BEST Award, in the category of
Transportation Projects.
Section 2 – FIRM’S EXPERIENCE / REFERENCES 2.7
Technical Proposal
Professional On-Call Civil Engineering and Architectural Services
Response File for: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
Rosemead Boulevard Improvements Project ($20M): Located
in the City of Temple City, this was a Federally Funded project.
Funding also included METRO Measure R and Prop C Funds.
Transtech provided Project, Program, Construction
Management, Resident Engineer, Inspection, Federal
Compliance, Labor Compliance and Office Engineer
Services. The project included protected bike lanes,
widening and reconstruction of 2 miles of roadway.
AWARD: This project has achieved numerous awards
including a 2013 Planning Excellence in Implementation
Award from the American Planning Association, the 2014
Quality of Life Merit Award from the American Society of
Landscape Architects, the 2014 Merit Award for Urban Design
from the California Council of the AIA and was voted one of
the “best 10 new bike lanes of 2014” from the PeopleforBikes
organization.
Cactus Avenue and Nason Street Improvements and 135’
Span Bridge Project ($21M): This project was part of the State
Local Partnership Program SLPP Grant in the City of Moreno
Valley ($21M). Transtech provided construction
management, resident engineer, inspection, and office
engineer services.
AWARD: This project was recognized with a project
achievement award by the Construction Management
Association of America (CMAA) for Construction
Management Services under the Public Works Category for
$11M-$50M ranged projects.
ATP Citywide Crosswalk and Pedestrian Safety Improvement
Project ($1.2M): Located in the City of Cudahy, this project
included safe routes to school pedestrian safety
improvements near schools and pedestrian activity centers.
Transtech provided construction management, resident
engineer, inspection, labor compliance and office engineer
services.
Atlantic Boulevard Corridor Improvement Project ($20M): This
was a Federally Funded project in the City of Commerce.
Transtech provided turnkey services included construction
management, resident engineer, inspection, office engineer,
and funds coordinator. The project was a major street
reconstruction and beautification project along Atlantic
Boulevard which improved mobility for pedestrians, trucks,
and vehicles as well as provided corridor beautification with
landscaped medians and other elements.
AWARD: This project was recognized as one of the projects of
the years as part of the 2020 American Public Works
Association (APWA) Project of the Year Award, in the
category of Transportation Projects.
Section 2 – FIRM’S EXPERIENCE / REFERENCES 2.8
Technical Proposal
Professional On-Call Civil Engineering and Architectural Services
Response File for: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
Eastern Avenue Rehab Project ($1.5M): Located in the City of
Commerce, this project was funded through City’s Measure
AA Funds. The project involved Full Depth Reclaimed
Pavement Rehabilitation. Transtech provided construction
management and inspection services.
AWARD: This project was recognized as one of the projects of
the year awards as part of the 2017 Outstanding Local Streets
and Roads Project Award Program in the Category of Roads
for Efficient & Sustainable Road Maintenance, Construction
& Reconstruction Projects.
Rte 71/Mission Bl Grade Separation Project ($40M): This
project was a Federally Funded project located the City of
Pomona and included construction of a bridge/grade
separation. Transtech provided construction management,
resident engineer, inspection, labor compliance and office
engineer services. Caltrans was the oversight/jurisdictional
Agency.
Bogert Trail Bridge Widening Project ($5M): Located in the
City of Palm Springs, this project was a Federally Funded
project. Transtech provided construction management,
resident engineer, inspection, labor compliance and office
engineer services. The project involved bridge widening,
retrofit, and beautification elements.
26th Street Rehab and Metrolink Station ($1M): This project was
Federally Funded in the City of Commerce and included
rehabilitation of 26th Street, and Metrolink Station parking lot
rehab, station platform improvements, landscape and
lighting. Transtech provided construction management,
resident engineer, inspection, labor compliance and office
engineer services.
Parking Lot Improvements Projects ($550K): Located in the
City of Temple City, this project included new parking lot
signage, asphalt resurfacing, construction of trellis, new
lighting, electrical vehicle charging station infrastructure,
landscaping, and drainage. Transtech provided construction
management, and inspection services.
El Monte, Temple City Blvd, and Various Citywide Locations
HSIP Projects ($1.8M): Located in the City of Temple City, this
project was a Federally Funded through Highway Safety
Improvement Project (HSIP) program. It included asphalt
roadway resurfacing, markings & striping, traffic safety
improvements such as updated traffic signal heads and
speed radar feedback signs, and updated street signage.
Transtech provided construction management, resident
engineer, inspection, labor compliance and office engineer
services.
Section 2 – FIRM’S EXPERIENCE / REFERENCES 2.9
Technical Proposal
Professional On-Call Civil Engineering and Architectural Services
Response File for: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
Middleton Street Elementary School Safe Routes to School
Improvements Project ($500K): Located in the City of
Huntington Park, this project was part of the Safe Route to
School program and included pedestrian safety
improvements, bulb outs, ADA compliant PCC curb ramps,
sidewalk improvements, updated signage, st riping and
markings. Transtech provided construction management,
resident engineer, inspection, labor compliance and office
engineer services.
Slauson Avenue ADA Improvements and Tree Replacement
Project ($1.5M): Located in the City of Commerce, this
project was funded through City’s Measure AA Funds. The
project included removal of 149 overgrown Ficus trees that
displaced the sidewalk in some areas up to 2 feet high and
replaced them with new ADA compliant sidewalk and
planted 433 drought tolerant trees in their place. Transtech
provided construction management and inspection,
services.
2022 APWA AWARD WINNING PARK PROJECT MANAGED BY TRANSTECH
FRIENDSHIP PARK, City of West Covina, Completed in June 2022
Project received 2022 Projects of the Year APWA Award
Award Category: Recreation and Athletic Facilities. New, renovated, or modernized
parks, outdoor theaters & amphitheaters, playgrounds, sports facilities & fields, nature
trails, and aquatic facilities.
Population Division: 100,000 to 200,000.
Project Cost: $1 m
Link to Project Info: WEST COVINA FRIEND SHIP PARK
Ontario Great Park DB (Design-Build
Project). ($45M): The project is being
delivered under DB delivery.
Transtech is City’s Owner’s
Representative/Program Manager.
City of Temple City, Primrose Park
($4M, Prop 68 Funding): The project
included constructing a new park with
playground, landscaping, parking lot,
concrete plaza, lighting, drainage,
ADA improvements.
City of Monterey Park, Citywide
Parks Improvement Project
($6.5M): This project included
installation of park equipment
(playground, picnic shelters,
benches), construction of ADA
improvements at 13 parks.
Section 2 – FIRM’S EXPERIENCE / REFERENCES 2.10
Technical Proposal
Professional On-Call Civil Engineering and Architectural Services
Response File for: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
City of Commerce/Caltrans, I-5
Freeway/Washington Bl SB on and off
Ramps Landscape Improvements
($3M, Federally Funded): The project
included, Landscape, Improvements
at I-5 and at 710 Freeways ramps.
City of Alhambra, Almansor Park
Improvements Project ($2.5M): The
project included construction of new
basketball courts, restroom facilities,
shade structure, new drainage
systems, new lightings, and updated
landscaping and irrigation, and PCC
walkways.
City of Cudahy, Soccer Field
(synthetic turf) and Park
Improvements Project ($2M,
CDBG Funded): The project
included constructing a new
soccer field with artificial turf on
existing baseball field,
landscaping, parking lot,
concrete plaza, lighting,
drainage, ADA improvements.
City of Huntington Park, Salt Lake
Park Splash Pad Project ($1M): The
project included installation of splash
park.
City of Fontana, South Fontana Park
($15M): The project included an 18-
acre park with 4 artificial turf
soccer/football fields, sports lighting,
playground/tot lot, walking path, 2
Restroom/Concession Building, shade
structures, fencing. Transtech is
providing inspection services.
City of Temple City, Pocket
Park/Parking Lot Improvements
Projects ($1M): The project
included new park/parking lot
signage, trellis, landscaping,
drainage, lighting, electrical
vehicle charging station
infrastructure for future
implementation.
Section 2 – FIRM’S EXPERIENCE / REFERENCES 2.11
Technical Proposal
Professional On-Call Civil Engineering and Architectural Services
Response File for: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
C. REFERENCES
CITY OF WEST COVINA (Year started and completed: 2019 – Ongoing Service)
Reference Contact:
• David Carmany, City Manager; T: 626-939-8401 E: dcarmany@westcovina.org
Services Provided:
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, Plan Review, Inspection, Permit Tec hnician
✓ City Engineering Services: City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, PW Plan Check, Map Check, Design,
CIP and Construction Management, PW Inspection, Fed Proj Management
CITY OF ALHAMBRA (Year started and completed: 1993 – Ongoing Service)
Reference Contact:
• Andrew Ho, Community Development Director; T: 626-570-5041; E: andrewho@cityofalhambra.org
Services Provided:
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, Plan Review, Inspection, Permit Technician
✓ City Engineering Services: City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, PW Plan Check, Map Check, Design,
CIP and Construction Management, PW Inspection, Fed Proj Management
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY (Year started and completed: 2012 – Ongoing Service)
Reference Contact:
• Bryan Cook, City Manager; T: 626-285-2171; E: bcook@templecity.us
Services Provided:
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, Plan Review, Inspection, Permit Technician
✓ City Engineering Services: City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, PW Plan Check, Map Check, Design,
CIP and Construction Management, PW Inspection, Fed Proj Management
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE (Year started and completed: 2018 – Ongoing Service)
Reference Contact:
• Contact: Rene Salas, City Manager, T: 626-579-6540, E: rsalas@soelmonte.org
Services Provided:
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, Plan Review, Inspection, Permit Technician
✓ City Engineering Services: City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, PW Plan Check, Map Check, Design,
CIP and Construction Management, PW Inspection, Fed Proj Management
CITY OF COMMERCE (Year started and completed: 2003 – Ongoing Service)
Reference Contact:
• Vilko Domic, Assistant City Manager; T: 323-722-4805; E: vdomic@ci.commerce.ca.us
Services Provided:
✓ Building & Safety Services: Building Official, Plan Review, Inspection, Permit Technician
✓ City Engineering Services: City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, PW Plan Check, Map Check, Design,
CIP and Construction Management, PW Inspection, Fed Proj Management
Following are reference letters from the above references:
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Section 3
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Section 3 – PROJECT UNDERSTANDING 3.1
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Note: For this Service Category, Transtech is submitting for the following specific tasks highlighted below:
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
• Landscape architectural design services for City parks, trails, street medians and parking lots, for
conceptual preparation and final plans, specifications, estimates, and scheduling.
• Provide structural, mechanical, and electrical evaluation and solutions including upgrades and
remodels for City facilities (exterior and interior);
• Provide construction management & inspection services for City facility and landscape improvement
maintenance projects that require landscape architectural review and sign off.
Tasks may also include conceptual development of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects to
establish project scope and budget to be proposed for the following budget year. Tasks will not include
the preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, and construction management/inspection services for
the construction of CIP Projects in excess of $200,000. Projects must comply with California Building Code
and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and conform to Diamond Bar Streetscape Design
Guidelines and the City’s General Plan. All tasks shall include complete data collection including, but not
limited to. file review, General Plan review, scoping meetings, boundary and topographic surveying,
research existing utility locations and engineering studies.
SERVICE APPROACH:
Customer Care and Responsive Service Approach:
✓ Our services are founded on the principals of Total Quality Management for Total Customer Care and
Satisfaction.
✓ 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.
✓ Transtech also provides a 24-hour emergency contact number to its clients.
✓ Customer Care means highest quality customer service. Transtech is committed to providing “Customer
Care” to the City, City's patrons, including responding quickly and effectively to the walk -in, telephone,
and electronic inquiries of the public related to our services. Responsiveness is an integral part of
Transtech’s “Customer Care” service approach.
✓ Our Contract Principal will meet with the Client’s Project Manager frequently for service evaluation and
address any areas for improvements.
✓ Responsiveness is an integral part of Transtech’s “customer friendly” service approach. While our service
is always on an “as needed” basis, our responsiveness is on “full -time” basis.
✓ Transtech understands the importance of being able to expedite certain projects, when requested, by
the City. Transtech has sufficient staff and resources to expedite projects.
✓ 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 desig n 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.
✓ Transtech is an ISO 9001 certified firm in Quality Management Systems, this certification is based on a
number of quality management principles including a strong customer service focus.
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Structured Approach:
We have a structured approach to execute projects in an efficient manner that makes Transtech capable
of providing the City with an efficient and 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.
The following paragraphs describe our general approach to deliver projects in an efficient and cost-effective
manner. A project specific approach will be provided for each assigned project and will become part of
the specific contract for the specific project.
• Project Management: Our approach is to provide proactive management and attempt to identify potential issues
and problems in advance and take corrective actions before they become problems. This requires extensive hands -
on knowledge, experience and management skills of the people involved in managing the project. Our team
members have extensive experience and proven track record in managing large and complex projects and bringing
them to a completion on time and within budget.
• Approach to Cost Control and Change Orders: We evaluate project costs and develop feasible mitigation measures
to minimize additional costs. We work as a team to solve problems or make modifications in the field to address
unforeseen conditions or owner generated changes in a cost-effective manner.
• Approach to Scheduling and Timely Completion of Project and Schedule Recovery: The baseline schedule should
properly identify the project scope, critical path, project milestones, target dates, phases and sequences of work,
and activity durations. When significant activities show that they are slipping from the baseline, we work w ith the
contractor to develop recovery plans.
• Management of Documents: We use an electronic file management system. All construction forms, daily dairies,
weekly statement of working days, etc. are stored in our electronic file system, and are per Caltrans documentation
system. We provide these documents at the end of the project to the client in organized files as well as pdf files.
• Safety and Security: We hold meetings with the contractor to review and discuss safety and security requirements,
OSHA conformance, emergency security and safety procedures, and enforce secur ity and safety responsibilities.
• Funding Closeout: We prepare necessary closeout documentation required by the funding agencies, submit final
reimbursement documentation, follow-up on the reimbursements, and final funds balance report.
• Project Closeout: We recognize that closeout is an important part of the construction process. It signifies that the new
facility structure is ready to use. We methodically handle all closeout tasks to ensure a smooth transition from
construction to occupancy.
• Methodology for Communication to Inform City on Work Progress: Key project team members will attend periodic
project progress meetings with City staff throughout the project duration.
• Electronic common project information and file sharing platform: We create and provide access to project
participates a common project information and file sharing platform.
Project Control Systems:
Project controls are essential to keep complex construction projects on budget and on time. They help teams
and stakeholders identify emerging risks early, before they become expensive, time -consuming problems.
With advance warning, these issues can be mitigated or avoided altogether. Project controls also give
leadership the data they need to set realistic expectations, manage subcontractors, and plan with
confidence. During the course of a project, program and project managers use controls to monitor tim e and
cost expenditures and compare them to project lifecycle forecasts. They also rely on them to coordinate
onsite execution with the milestones established during the design, procurement, entitlement, and pre -
construction stages. The benefits of project controls are many. When they are put in place and used
appropriately, they contribute to increased efficiency, decrease in delays and cost overruns, and fewer
claims and costly litigation.
Our staff has experience with all of the major document control software systems including Procore, Autodesk
ConstructWare (which has now become Construction Cloud), and Primavera P6. In our experience all major
control software programs work basically the same way and adapting from one software offering to another
has a fairly small learning curve. Because the specific software is generally a choice made by the prime
contractor, our staff is ready to partner with any user of any program. That said, not all projects require the
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‘fire power’ associated with an expensive, sophisticated control system. Sometimes an intelligently designed
filing system that stores basic Word, Excel, PDF, and email documents in the cloud is all a project really needs.
Value Engineering:
Depending on a project’s size, complexity and the owner’s requirements, Value Engineering may also be
considered. The Value Engineering may consist of a systematic process of review and analysis of the project
during the concept and design phases, by a mu lti-disciplined team of persons not involved in the project,
may include recommendations such as:
• To improve the value and quality of the project.
• To provide the needed functions safely, reliably, and at the lowest overall cost.
• To reduce the time to complete the project.
• To combine or eliminate otherwise inefficient use of costly parts of the original proposed design for the
project.
Approach and Strategy for Managing, Negotiating, And Incorporating Changes in Project Scope:
Our approach and strategy are structured based on minimizing cost and schedule impacts, while evaluating
change orders in a timely, fair, and equitable manner.
Coordination with City:
Key project team members will attend periodic project progress meetings with City staff throughout the
project duration. We will maintain and establish and maintain a close working relationship with City staff. We
will manage assigned projects, carefully control costs and resources, and complete assigned work on
schedule. We will provide progress reports to the City at regular intervals.
Expediting Projects:
Transtech understands the importance of being able to expedite tasks, when requested, by the City.
Transtech has sufficient staff and resources to expedite projects.
Contract Administration Approach (Caltrans LAPM):
For construction contract administration, we follow guidelines described in Caltrans Local Assistance
Procedures Manual (LAPM). Maintaining complete and accurate files is a very important aspect of
managing federally funded projects. Generally, whenever the local agency is unable to produce requested
data or information, it is assumed by reviewing personnel that the required actions were either never
performed or not properly recorded. Organized project files can minimiz e these negative assumptions.
Organization and content of the project file is one indicator of effective and efficient management of the
project by the resident engineer. LAPM has been prepared to aid California local agencies scope, organize,
design, construct and maintain their public transportation facilities when they seek Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) funded federal-aid or state funding. This manual describes the processes, procedures,
documents, authorizations, approvals, and certifications, which are required in order to receive federal-aid
and/or state funds for many types of local transportation projects.
Additional Information regarding Coordination 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 Members, Ali Zaghari, who joined Transtech about 1 year ago, has over 35 years of experience in
Transportation Management & Operations at various capacities in the California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans). His career path includes a number of key managerial positions in Caltrans lea ding
to his last position as the Deputy District Director.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING DB DELIVERY APPROACH:
Transtech has extensive experience in managing DB Projects in compliance with CA Public Contract Code,
CHAPTER 4. Local Agency Design-Build Projects. (CAPCC, CHAPTER 4. Local Agency Design-Build Projects
[22160 - 22169])
Design-Build ('DB')
Design-build contracts combine professional design services and construction services into a single contract
with the owner. The owner selects the successful DB-team based on performance specifications (also referred
to as bridging documents). The performance specifications define what is owed by the DB-team to the
owner.
Benefits of Design-Build:
• Greater flexibility in the contract award process.
• A single point of accountability (eliminates finger -pointing between designer and contractor).
• Higher quality construction work.
• Fewer change orders.
• Fewer claims.
• Faster project completion.
• Lower project cost.
• Greater cost certainty.
• More opportunity for innovation.
Appendix
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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.
• For insurability purposes, in the event of any dispute between the Parties related to this Agreement or this Project, we
recommend that the Parties agree to first negotiate in good faith toward a resolution with participation by
representatives of each Party holding sufficient authority to resolve the dispute. If such dispute cannot be resolved in
this manner, before any action or litigation is initiated other than as required to secure lien rights, the dispute should
be submitted to mediation using the American Arbitration Association or another mediator as mutually selected by
the Parties. Such mediation should be completed within a reasonable period of time following either Party’s written
demand with each Party to bear an equal share of the mediation fees and its own respective attorney and
consultant fees and costs.”