HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.2025.4.0-Mulholland_RESPONSE_FILE_05202025@0832 COVER LEETTER May 20, 2025 Mulholland Project No. 7.2025.4.0
City of Diamond Bar
Public Works
Attn: Vivian Chen
Associate Engineer
21810 Copley Dr.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
RE: Proposal for Sycamore Canyon Park Lower Parking Lot Pedestrian Bridge Removal
Project, CIP No. FP25508
Dear Vivian Chen:
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal for
Sycamore Canyon Park Lower Parking Lot Pedestrian
Bridge Removal Project.
Mulholland has completed TWO projects for the City for
Diamond Bar Creek:
· Project No. 25819 | Repair Design Services for
the Sycamore Canyon Creek Project
· Project No. PW24401 | Steep Canyon Erosion
Control and Sedimentation Prevention at Clear
Creek Canyon Drive.
We have a partial topographic survey completed for the
Creek so we have survey control to work from should the
City choose to order a greater extent.
Our team is already registered on the City’s behalf with
the State Clearinghouse to allow the Notice of Exemption
to be filed and has completed a notification to the
California Department of Fish and Wildlife on the City’s
behalf before.
Our also team attended the non-mandatory pre-proposal
meeting on May 14, 2025.
COVER LEETTER Mulholland provides full-service Civil Engineering and professional services for INFRASTRUCTURE and
DEVELOPMENT projects.
Mulholland practices a novel approach—HOLISTIC PROJECT DELIVERYTM. Holistic Project Delivery was
born of the realization that every project is part of a COMMUNITY, part of a SYSTEM. We translate our
epiphany into action:
EMPATHIZE. We pose “who,” “what,” “why,” and “when” questions. We then share our
experiences and approaches to create deep understanding.
PLAN. We translate empathy into action. Before we do, we build a blueprint while emphasizing
education for ourselves, our clients, and our stakeholders.
MANAGE. No organization runs without guidance. We lead teams and provide resources
according to the demands of the undertaking.
SOLVE. We deliver results. We are dynamic and adapt to changes in our shared reality,
assumptions, and goals.
Respectfully,
Brian Nieckula, P.E.
Principal in Charge
Mulholland Consulting, Inc.
brian.nieckula@consultmulholland.com
C: 951.533.4791
Service Office
O: 909.654.5563
7177 Brockton Ave.
Suite 448
Riverside, CA 92506
Main Office
O: 949.229.2449
5000 Birch St.
West Tower, Suite 3000
Newport Beach, CA 92660
COVER LEETTER Required Statements
· Mulholland confirms this Proposal is valid for a period of (90) calendar days.
· The proposal has been signed by an individual authorized to bind the firm.
· Mulholland acknowledges that this proposal will be submitted via PlanetBids.
· Mulholland confirms the Request for Proposals (RFP) for CIP No. FP25508shall be incorporated in its
entirety into this Proposal.
· Mulholland affirms its willingness to accept and comply with all terms and conditions included in the
City of Diamond Bar’s Standard Professional Services Agreement.
· Mulholland confirms that the services to be provided, and the associated fees, are fully consistent
with the scope and requirements outlined in the City’s RFP for CIP No. FP25508.
· Mulholland shall adhere to all applicable federal laws and regulations. In the event of any conflict
with state or local laws or regulations, the strictest standard shall be adhered to.
· Mulholland shall allow authorized federal, state, county, and City of Diamond Bar officials full access
to places of work, books, documents, papers, fiscal, payroll materials, and all other records relevant
contract records pertinent to this project. All project-related records will be retained for a minimum
of five (5) years.
· Mulholland shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race,
color, religion, sex, or national origin.
· Mulholland agrees to adhere to all applicable provisions of the California Labor Code.
· Mulholland agrees to comply with the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act (18 USC 874 C), the associated
implementation regulation (29 CFR Part 3), and any subsequent amendments thereof.
Exceptions to the City’s Request for Proposal
· Mulholland confirms it takes no exceptions to the provisions, terms, or conditions outlined in RFP for
CIP No. FP25508. This proposal is fully compliant and not contingent upon any modifications to the
RFP.
Statement Certifying Insurance Coverage
· Mulholland certifies the required insurance coverage will be obtained by Mulholland and its
subconsultants and understands said coverage is a prerequisite for entering into any agreement with
the City of Diamond Bar. Mulholland is required to confirm with its insurance carrier that it can meet
all requirements for insurance. Failure to meet the insurance requirements as set forth in the RFP will
result in our disqualification.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING .......................................................................................................... 1
Background ........................................................................................................................... 1
Environmental ......................................................................................................................... 1
Agencies Having Jurisdiction .................................................................................................... 2
Funding Requirements .............................................................................................................. 2
Utility Coordination ................................................................................................................. 2
Site Investigation ..................................................................................................................... 2
Right-of-Way Analysis .............................................................................................................. 2
Production ............................................................................................................................. 2
Demolition ............................................................................................................................. 2
SCOPE OF WORK ........................................................................................................................ 4
FIRM QUALIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................. 6
PROJECT TEAM ............................................................................................................................ 7
ORGANIZATION CHART ............................................................................................................... 8
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE ................................................................................................................. 9
PROGRAM SCHEDULING ............................................................................................................ 11
APPENDIX A: RESUMES
Please Note: The Resource Requirements/Fee Schedule (“Cost File”) has been submitted separately.
Please Note: The Relevant Experience section also serves the purposes of the References section mentioned
in the RFP.
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QUALIFICATION OF FIRM UNDERSTANDING PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
Figure 1. Location Exhibit
Background
· The park site is located at Sycamore
Canyon Park, 22930 Golden Springs
Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765.
· The pedestrian bridge was originally
constructed in the 1960s.
· The existing bridge has been damaged by
age, weathering, and termite damage.
· The bridge will be demolished for safety
reasons.
Environmental
· We assume the project will be
Categorically Exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) due to
the nature of the demolition and the
assumption that the bridge is not
architecturally significant.
· Mulholland’s team will prepare a Notice
of Exemption on the City’s behalf to justify
the finding pursuant to California Code of
Regulations (CCR) §15062. Notice of
Exemption.
· Fish and Game Code Section 1602
requires any person, state or local
governmental agency, or public utility to
notify California Department of Fish and
Wildlife (CDFW) prior to beginning any
work that may deposit any debris into any
river, stream, or lake.
· The requires notification to CDFW for a
Standard Agreement.
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QUALIFICATION OF FIRM UNDERSTANDING
Figure 2. Storm Drain Exhibit
Agencies Having Jurisdiction
· Agencies Having Jurisdiction includes the
City of Diamond Bar and the CDFW.
Funding Requirements
· The project is assuming to only receive
City funds.
Utility Coordination
· We expect only local coordination of
existing services for the existing facilities
being relocated from the demolished
bridge.
Site Investigation
· Our team had attended the non-
mandatory pre-proposal meeting and has
visited the site multiple times related to the
previous project for repair to the Creek.
Right-of-Way Analysis
· Diamond Bar Creek is a blue-lined stream
on USGS maps.
· The Reed Canyon Channel maintained by
the Los Angeles County Flood Control
District is upstream of Sycamore Canyon
Creek.
· The proposed repairs will be made wholly
within the City’s right-of-way.
Production
· City Standard Plans and Standard Plans
for Public Works Construction, latest
edition will be used when necessary.
· The Standard Specifications for Public
Works Construction, latest edition
(“Greenbook”) and City’s “boilerplate”
General Provisions will be used to
develop the Bid Documents for the project.
· Our team will produce its plans using
Autodesk Civil 3D and will utilize the
City’s drafting standards.
Demolition
· Contractor will be responsible for the
means and methods of demolition. Our
team will provide a Demolition Exhibit
and Special Provisions for the proper
demolition and disposal of the bridge.
· The bridge is assumed to be demolished
as it was constructed in reverse order. We
do not anticipate the need for crane to lift
the bridge deck.
· The support columns of the bridge will be
removed to the lowest possible elevation
to avoid disturbing the creek bed.
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QUALIFICATION OF FIRM UNDERSTANDING · The bridge is constructed of pressure-
treated wood and shall be disposed of in
a hazardous waste landfill.
· Our team assumes testing is not necessary
as the entirety of the bridge is assumed to
be hazardous.
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QUALIFICATION OF FIRM RELEVANT EXPERIENCE SCOPE OF WORK
Mandatory Tasks
The following Tasks are understood to be the
minimum Scope of Work for the project:
Task 1. (Added) Project Management
· Schedule and chair a kickoff meeting with
the City to discuss the proposed work
plan, special concerns, and clarify design
objectives.
· Schedule and chair one (1) teleconference
meeting per submittal stage with the City.
· Prepare agendas, sign-in sheets, and
minutes for meetings.
· Update and maintain Gantt Chart
schedules for tracking deliverable
progress.
· Coordinate internal and external reviews
with relevant agencies or stakeholders.
· Review plans and deliverables for
conformance with applicable codes and
regulations.
· Conduct one site visit at the beginning of
the project.
Task 2. (RFP) Demolition Exhibit
· Create a Demolition Exhibit showing the
existing improvements to be demolished
and the proposed demolition limits to aid
the Contractor.
· Prepare base maps using an aerial image
and GIS databases using ArcGIS if
topographic survey is not conducted.
· Digitize existing as-builts as needed.
Task 3. (Added) As-built Research and Utility
Search
· Review City’s as-builts and record
drawings.
· Use Dig Alert’s Design Services tool to
obtain a list of the utility agencies present
in the project area.
· Send utility information requests to all
utility companies and request verification
of location, size, and depth of facilities
within the project limits.
· Maintain a log of the utility notifications
which include contact numbers, dates of
transmittals, etc.
· Research available land, property, and
survey records to verify existing right of
way and survey monuments.
Task 4. (RFP) Site Plan
· Draft a Site Plan showing a new
pedestrian pathway connecting the lower
parking lot to the trailhead.
· Show hardscape and landscape
improvements as needed and to be
located outside the gated area.
· Identify and include the removal and
replacement of existing curb, gutter, and
pavement as required.
· Show removal and relocation of the
existing swing gate and signage to
accommodate the new pedestrian travel
from the lower parking lot to the trail
head.
· Design relocation of the electrical conduit
attached to the bridge which provides
electrical service to one existing light
fixture.
Task 5. (RFP) Engineer’s Quantity and Cost
Estimate
· Identify and list all necessary quantities
from the plans.
· Research and use recent bid results and
industry cost data to determine unit prices.
Task 6. (RFP) Bid Documents
· Compose Special and Technical
Provisions to address the demolition and
proper disposal of the bridge.
· Utilize the City’s front-end document.
Task 7. (RFP) Services during the Bid Phase
· Provide technical assistance during the
bidding process, including responding to
bidder questions and preparing addenda
as necessary.
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QUALIFICATION OF FIRM RELEVANT EXPERIENCE UNDERSTANDING Optional Tasks
The following Tasks are optional and at the
discretion of the City:
Task 8. (RFP) Environmental Compliance
· Prepare a Notice of Exemption (NOE) on
the City’s behalf to justify the finding
pursuant to California Code of
Regulations (CCR) §15062. Notice of
Exemption.
· Submit Notification to CDFW for a
Standard Agreement.
Task 9. (RFP) Land Surveying
· Complete ground topographic survey to
establish horizontal and vertical control
for Plans at Prevailing Wages.
Task 10. (Added) Services during the
Construction Phase
· Provide construction support services,
including responding to Requests for
Information (RFIs), reviewing submittals,
and attending progress meetings.
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QUALIFICATION OF FIRM RELEVANT EXPERIENCE PROJECT TEAM FIRM QUALIFICATIONS
PRACTICE. Mulholland Consulting,
Inc. (Mulholland) provides land
development and infrastructure
consulting services for the private and
public sectors.
There is a continual need to provide
complete turn-key projects on our
clients’ behalf.
PURPOSE. We started Mulholland to
realign the
architecture/engineering/construction
(AEC) industry with its true purpose—
serving people.
We strive to go beyond solving
problems to make real improvements in
the communities we serve. By
considering human factors first, we
produce better built environments.
RESULTS. We emphasize sharing
knowledge amongst our teams and
clients to remove hurdles that may
inhibit realizing their ambitions.
You bring your vision—together, we
achieve results.
Firm Name Mulholland Consulting, Inc.
Founder / Principal-in-Charge Brian M. Nieckula, P.E.
Year Incorporated 2019
Legal Structure S-Corp
State of Incorporation California
Firm Size
x1 Principal in Charge
x1 Project Manager
x1 Project Engineer
x1 Engineering Technician
x3 Assistants
SERVICE AREA
RIVERSIDE
7177 Brockton Ave.
Suite 448
Riverside, CA 92506
909.654.5563
NEWPORT BEACH
5000 Birch St.
West Tower, Suite 3000
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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QUALIFICATION OF FIRM RELEVANT EXPERIENCE PROJECT TEAM PROJECT TEAM
Complete resumes for key personnel can be found in Appendix A: Resumes.
Mulholland Consulting, Inc. Brian M. Nieckula, P.E. – Principal in Charge
· Managed, designed, and completed over $1 billion dollars of improvements in California
· Pioneered the Holistic Project DeliveryTM framework
· Registered Civil Engineer, R.C.E. No. 87484
· Consistently leads the firm to deliver projects on time when compared to the
original schedule, please refer to the Relevant Experience section for examples
Mulholland Consulting, Inc. Karen Campbell – Project Manager
· City government veteran with more than thirty-years of Capital Improvement project experience
Mulholland Consulting, Inc. Dania Shaker – Engineering Technician
· Will provide design and drafting support.
Dawson Surveying, Inc. Robert Dawson – Land Surveyor
· Frequent collaborator with Mulholland to provide land surveying and mapping for our projects.
· Public Land Surveyor, P.L.S. No. 6932
Burns Bros. Companies Anthony Burns – Demolition Consultant
· Possesses significant construction and demolition expertise from his experience working for a
General Contractor
McKenna Lanier Group, Inc. Mary Lanier – Environmental Planner
· Successfully prepared grant applications with awards of over $1.8 million in Federal and State
funding.
· Possesses over twenty-seven years of experience in urban planning, environmental documentation,
and entitlement.
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QUALIFICATION OF FIRM RELEVANT EXPERIENCE PROJECT TEAM ORGANIZATION CHART
Brian M. Nieckula, P.E.
Principal in Charge
Karen Campbell
Project Manager
Dania Shaker
Engineering Technician
Carly Chandler
Administrative Assistant
Hannah Johnson
Administrative Assistant
Project EngineerSubconsultants
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CLIENT REFERENCES QUALIFICATION OF FIRM RELEVANT EXPERIENCE RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Duration 2024 – Present
Value of Improvements $575 million
Client Agency HMC Architects
Contact Name Brandon Gullotti, AIA
Title Principal in Charge
Address 3546 Concours St
Ontario, CA 91764
Email Address brandon.gullotti@
hmcarchitects.com
Phone Number 626.826.9108
Subconsultants Dawson Surveying, Inc.
Greater Ontario Convention Center
Expansion
Ontario, CA
The Greater Ontario California (GOCAL)
Convention Center Expansion project will transform
the existing building and create a unified campus
to solidify its place as a destination within the
“Premier City of the Inland Empire”. The project will
deliver 450,000 SF of indoor convention center
space to serve the ambitions of its clients. A public
street is proposed to be closed to allow the
development of a landscaped public plaza. A new
2,000-vehicle parking structure will ensure ample
parking for attendees, while on-site retail will add
convenience and enhance the visitor experience. A
pedestrian bridge over Holt Boulevard will improve
safety and connectivity within the growing
Convention Center District.
Duration 2019 – Present
Value of Contract $611,813.00
Client Agency City of Cerritos
Contact Name Amandeep Mann
Title Associate Civil Engineer
Address 18125 Bloomfield Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
Email Address Amann@cerritos.us
Phone Number 562.860.0311
Subconsultants Dawson Surveying, Inc.
Groundwater Diversion Project
Cerritos, CA
Provided design services to divert groundwater
discharges from the Civic Center Parking Structure
and Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts into the
sanitary sewer system, per regulatory requirements.
Work included the design of a new sewer lift station,
stormwater lift station, flush-to-waste line, and
bioretention system, along with structural
improvements such as canopies and utility
enclosures. The project ensured compliance with
LACSD requirements and enhanced stormwater
separation and treatment.
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CLIENT REFERENCES QUALIFICATION OF FIRM RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Duration 2023 - 2024
Value of Contract $50,000.00
Client Agency City of Diamond Bar
Contact Name Hal Ghafari, P.E.
Title Public Works
Manager/Assistant City
Engineer
Address 21810 Copley Dr.,
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Email Address hghafari@diamondbarca.
gov
Phone Number 909.839.7044
Subconsultants Dawson Surveying, Inc.
Steep Canyon Road Erosion Control and
Sedimentation Prevention at Clear Creek
Canyon Drive
Diamond Bar, CA
The Steep Canyon Road Erosion Control and
Sedimentation Prevention Project addressed
ongoing erosion on an engineered hillside that was
causing sediment to wash onto Clear Creek Canyon
Drive, a residential street in the City of Diamond Bar.
Bordered by Diamond Bar Creek to the north, the
project involved designing and constructing a debris
and sedimentation basin at the base of the slope to
capture runoff and prevent further sediment
transport, enhancing both hillside stability and
downstream water quality
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APPENDICES APPENDIX A: RESUMES
· Brian M. Nieckula, P.E. – Principal in Charge
· Karen Campbell – Project Manager
Brian Nieckula, P.E.
Principal in Charge
REGISTRATION
CONTACTS
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
949.229.2449
951.533.4791
brian.nieckula@consultmulholland.com
linkedin.com/in/briannieckula
5000 Birch St.
West Tower, Suite 3000
Newpor t Beach, CA 92660Newport Beach, CA 92660
Professional Civil Engineer, California
C87484
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Principal in Charge | President
Mulholland Consulting, Inc. (2019 – Present)
Project Manager | Vice President
KEC Engineers, Inc. (2010 – 2019)
Project Manager
KEC Construction Group, LLC (2016 – 2018)
Associate EngineerAssociate Engineer
West Texas Engineering, LLC (2013)
Catch Basin Trash Excluder Project
City of Culver City (2020 – Present)
•Obtaining Flood Control Permit for Catch Basin Retrofits of 314 City and County
owned catch basins with trash excluder devices
•Provided ownership research, GIS database management, and map production
Civic Center Sewer and Storm Water Lift Stations
City of Cerritos (2019 – Present)
•Designing new 320 gpm sewer lift station due to shallow existing storm drain
crossing
•Designing high- and low-flow storm water lift station for Civic Center Parking
Structure discharging to new bioretention area
Center for the Per forming Arts Sewer and Ground Water Lift Station
Modifications
City of Cerritos (2019 – Present)
•Designing new sewer from existing ground water lift station
•Designing flow monitoring and sampling improvements for discharge water
Rosemead Park Walking Trail Replacement
City of Rosemead (2020 – 2021)
Aided City in selection of replacement walking trail surface constrained by
existing improvements and geometr y
•Worked closely with sur face manufacturer to specify material design tailored to
the needs of the project
Pontiac Ave. Neighborhood Pavement Rehabilitation
City of Jurupa Valley (2019 – 2020)
Prepared plans, specifications, and estimates for pavement, flat work, striping,
and accessibility improvements
Napa Lateral, Steel Reclaimed Water Lines
Inland Empire Utility Agency (2018 – 2019)
•Won award of design-build project with general engineering contractor
•Engineer of Record for two miles of reclaimed water line to supply Kaiser Steel
and the Auto Club Speedway
Included well improvements and deep channel crossings
Program Management for Publicly Funded Off-site Infrastructure
Lewis Management Corp., Panattoni Development, First Industrial Realty Trust,
Shaw Development Partners, Western RealCo, Oltmans Construction Co., and
Fullmer Construction
•Provided program management for bidding and construction of tens of millions
of dollars of publicly funded infrastructure
Sources included Development Impact Fee reimbursements and Community
Facilities District Funds
•Provided field engineering for land developers and industrial contractors like
Fullmer Construction and Oltmans Construction Co.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE