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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBowman_On-Call Traffic and TransportationCity of Diamond Bar Professional On-Call Traffic & Transportation Engineering Services Technical Proposal March 17, 2026 SUBMITTED TO: Christian Malpica Associate Engineer/Project Manager City of Diamond Bar 21810 Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 P: 909.839.7042 E: cmalpica@diamondbarca.gov SUBMITTED BY: Farzad Dorrani Principal & Branch Manager Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. 3060 Saturn Street, Suite 250 Brea, CA 92821 P: 714.982.5032 E: fdorrani@bowman.com bowman.com March 17, 2026 Christian Malpica Associate Engineer/Project Manager City of Diamond Bar 21810 Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 RE: Professional On-Call Traffic & Transportation Engineering Services Dear Mr. Malpica: Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (Bowman) is pleased to submit our proposal to provide on-call traffic and transportation engineering services to the City of Diamond Bar. We understand the City’s need for responsive service, technical rigor, and seamless coordination across traffic studies, PS&E development, transportation planning, construction-phase services and public support. Our team brings extensive municipal experience. Collectively, our proposed senior personnel have served as City Engineer or City Traffic Engineer for more than 20 Los Angeles County municipalities. This background provides strong familiarity with municipal operations, public communication, CEQA and VMT analysis, development review, capital improvement programs, commission and council support. It allows us to integrate efficiently into Diamond Bar’s processes. We offer direct experience with Diamond Bar. Our Senior Advisor, Sid Mousavi, previously served as the City’s City Engineer and Director of Public Works, providing immediate knowledge of City standards and practices. Douglas Benash, leading construction support, has managed construction projects for Diamond Bar and served as City Engineer for multiple cities. His familiarity with the City’s infrastructure, CIP procedures and construction oversight enables effective support from the outset. Bowman provides direct access to licensed PE and TE professionals supported by strong Quality Assurance (QA) and flexible staffing. We are prepared to meet plan check turnaround targets, perform traffic studies, support planning efforts, oversee construction and deliver high-quality PS&E packages. Our Southern California presence allows rapid response for field work and meetings. Bowman is not proposing on Task E, Traffic Management Systems and Signal Operations, including SCOOT and TransSuite. We are fully prepared to support Tasks A, B, C, D and F. We appreciate the opportunity to serve the City of Diamond Bar and are committed to dependable service, clear communication and high-quality technical performance throughout the contract term. Bowman has reviewed the City’s Consultant Services Agreement (Exhibit A of the RFP) and confirms that all terms and conditions are acceptable. Sincerely, Cover Letter Farzad Dorrani, MS Principal & Branch Manager Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. P: 714.982.5032 E: fdorrani@bowman.com Sid Mousavi, MSCE, PE Senior Advisor Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. P: 714.940.0700 E: smousavi@bowman.com * Only sections 1-4 count toward the 15-page limit. * Signed addendum attached per City’s instructions. Table of Contents 01 Firm Background 02 Project Team • Organizational Chart • Staff Availability Statement • Key Personnel Resumes 03 Approach & Methodology 04 Relevant Experience & References 05 Signed Addenda Team Organizational Chart This PDF is interactive, with links throughout the proposal to facilitate easy navigation. The table of contents provides direct links to each section and additional navigation buttons are included within the document for your convenience. Return to Table of Contents 1Bowman | Professional On-Call Traffic & Transportation Engineering Services | March 17, 2026 Bowman is a trusted, multi-faceted professional services firm offering a broad range of engineering, infrastructure, environmental management, energy and real estate solutions to both public and private clients across the country. From large commercial developments, to master planned communities, to local transportation projects, Bowman delivers outstanding project results, builds long-lasting relationships and leverages the growth of our organization to serve the constantly changing needs of our clients. 30 Years in Business $426 2024 Gross Contract Revenue (Millions) 106 Offices Nationwide 2,500 Number of Employees (Approx.) Success doesn’t just happen. It’s the result of thoughtful planning and focused action. At Bowman, we work with intention to deliver on-demand technical genius and industry leading talent that, when combined, produces innovative and solution-driven results. Our clients benefit from a balance of deep national resources often associated with large firms, and the flexibility and quick response associated with smaller boutique firms, to effectively navigate through intricate approval processes. Why We’re Different • Civil & Site Engineering • Transportation Planning/Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Plumbing Engineering • Fire & Life Safety • Land Procurement/Right-of-Way • Commissioning/Energy Efficiency • Energy Services • Survey/Geospatial • Water/Wastewater • Construction Management • Environmental Consulting • Landscape Architecture/Planning • Structural Engineering • Reality Capture • Financial/Economic Consulting Services Who We Are • Building Infrastructure • Commercial & Industrial • Education • Government • Healthcare & Senior Living • Mission Critical • Mixed-Use/Multi-Family • Parks & Recreation • Residential • Retail • Power & Utilities • Renewable Energy • Transportation • Water Resources • Mining & Exploration • Ports & Harbors Markets SECTION 1 | FIRM BACKGROUND What Sets Us Apart Long-Term Municipal Partnerships Bowman has been providing on-call services to municipalities for 30 years. Embedded City Leadership Our Brea office staff includes former city employess including City Engineers and City Traffic Engineers actively serving Southern California municipalities. Rapid Plan Check Turnaround Consistent delivery within established municipal review timelines, including 10-working-day targets. Defensible VMT & CEQA Expertise Extensive experience preparing and reviewing VMT analyses and environmental traffic documentation. Constructible, Cost-Conscious Design PS&E packages focused on clarity, buildability and minimizing change orders. Council & Commission Experience Regular presentation of technical findings to elected officials and public stakeholders. 2Bowman | Professional On-Call Traffic & Transportation Engineering Services | March 17, 2026 National Reach Bowman operates nationwide, delivering services across all 50 states through a combination of regional expertise, remote collaboration and scalable resources tailored to each client’s needs. 2,500+ Employees 150+ Fully Equipped Field Survey Crews 395+ Professional Engineers 70+ Professional Surveyors 75+ Right-of-Way and Land Professionals 45 Environmental Specialists 40+ Planners and Designers 25+ Registered Landscape Architects Team Members Awards Zweig Group - Hot Firm’s List - #4 (2025) Forbes - Most Successful Small Cap Companies in America - #3 (2023) Engineering News Record #126 - Top 150 Global Design Firms (2025) #72 - Top 500 Design Firms (2025) #59 - Top 500 Design Firms Pure Designers (2025) #19 - Mountain States & Southwest - Top Design Firms (2025) #38 - East - Top Design Firms (2025) #50 - Texas & Southeast - Top Design Firms (2025) #64 - New York & New Jersey - Top Design Firms (2024) National Business Journals #29 - South Florida Business Journal Largest Engineering Firm (2025) #12 - Philadelphia Business Journal Largest Engineering Firm (2025) #19 - Washington Business Journal Largest Engineering Firm (2025) #25 - Louisville Business First Largest Engineering Firm (2025) #38 - Dallas Business Journal Largest Engineering Firm (2025) #31 - Houston Business Journal Largest Engineering Firm (2025) #17 - Phoenix Business Journal Largest Engineering Firm (2025) #26 - Boston Business Journal Largest Engineering Firm (2025) SECTION 1 | FIRM BACKGROUND Organizational Chart Bowman has assembled a dedicated, multidisciplinary team to provide responsive and technically sound on-call traffic and transportation engineering services to the City of Diamond Bar. Our structure is designed to deliver clear project leadership, direct communication with City staff and scalable technical support across all categories of the Scope of Work. Our Design Manager will serve as the primary point of contact and oversee quality control, task coordination and schedule management. Senior Project Managers and specialized technical staff provide depth in traffic studies, PS&E development, signal operations, ITS systems, and construction support to ensure consistent, timely service. City of Diamond Bar Environmental Planner Amanda Ortega Bowman Senior Project Manager Amir Farahani, PE, TE Bowman Engineer III, Transportation Hamed Habibi, MS, EIT Bowman Assistant PM, Civil Jason Kwok Bowman Senior Advisor Sid Mousavi, MSCE, PE Bowman Design Manager Aidan Mousavi, MBA, PE, TE, QSD Bowman Engineering Assistant II Jennifer Santillan Bowman Senior Project Manager Douglas Benash, PE, QSD Bowman Senior Project Coordinator Nathan Kirby Bowman Senior Project Manager Dennis Barnes, PE, TE Bowman Planner I Leslie Rivera Bowman Senior Project Manager Yunus Rahi, PhD, PE, TE Bowman Traffic Counts Nicole Nguyen City Traffic Counters SCOPE OF WORK TASK B TEAM SCOPE OF WORK TASK C TEAM SCOPE OF WORK TASK D TEAM SCOPE OF WORK TASK A TEAM Inspector Malcom Weatherbie, IMSA Bowman KEY Management Support Staff Subconsultants Key Personnel 3Bowman | Professional On-Call Traffic & Transportation Engineering Services | March 17, 2026 SECTION 2 | PROJECT TEAM Bowman is fully committed to providing timely, responsive and high-quality on-call traffic and transportation engineering services to the City of Diamond Bar. The personnel identified in this proposal have been specifically designated for this contract and have confirmed availability to support the City throughout the three-year term, with capacity to continue support should the agreement be extended. Our team structure ensures both leadership continuity and scalable technical support: • Design Manager (Primary Point of Contact) – Available for direct coordination with City staff, task order scoping, technical oversight and quality control. • Senior Project Managers – Each has current workload capacity to accept new task orders and provide immediate technical leadership in their respective specialties. • Engineering and Technical Support Staff – Allocated with sufficient availability to meet plan check turnaround targets (including the City’s 10-working-day review objective), prepare PS&E packages, conduct traffic studies and provide signal operations support. • Construction Support Personnel – Available on-call to provide inspection and construction-phase assistance upon City request. Capacity Commitment • The proposed team has reserved workload capacity specifically for Diamond Bar task orders. • Multiple licensed PE/TE staff are assigned to ensure uninterrupted service in the event of peak workload or staff unavailability. • Our Southern California office location enables rapid response for field reviews, meetings and emergency traffic-related matters. • Staff are available to attend City Council, Commission and coordination meetings as requested. Responsiveness Bowman understands that on-call contracts require flexibility and rapid mobilization. Upon receipt of a written task order, we can typically: • Initiate coordination within 1–2 business days. • Begin technical work within 3–5 business days, depending on scope. • Meet expedited review timelines when requested. We affirm that the personnel identified in this proposal will remain actively assigned to this contract and that substitutions, if ever necessary, will be made only with equal or greater qualifications and with prior City approval. Bowman is prepared to dedicate the resources necessary to ensure consistent availability, technical excellence and dependable service to the City of Diamond Bar throughout the contract term. Staff Availability Statement 4Bowman | Professional On-Call Traffic & Transportation Engineering Services | March 17, 2026 SECTION 2 | PROJECT TEAM AIDAN MOUSAVI, MBA, PE, TE, QSD - Design Manager Education M.B.A. General, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona B.S. Civil Engineering, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Registrations Professional Civil Engineer: California (#91136) Professional Traffic Engineer: California (#3116) Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP)/Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD): California (#91136) Aidan Mousavi is a skilled transportation and traffic design engineer with a focus on delivering community-responsive infrastructure solutions for public agencies. He specializes in providing comprehensive design engineering services to municipal public works and engineering departments, with a proven ability to navigate complex project requirements and regulatory frameworks. Aidan plays a role in supporting cities with the development of competitive state and federal grant applications, leveraging his technical expertise to align project scopes with funding criteria. His approach emphasizes strategic planning and efficient resource allocation to maximize the impact of infrastructure investments. Aidan is deeply engaged in community-based design, often participating in public outreach events gather firsthand input from residents. This direct engagement informs his design process, allowing him to address real-world challenges with practical, data-driven solutions. With a strong understanding of municipal protocols, Aidan routinely leads feasibility studies, prepares construction documents and provides construction-phase support. His familiarity with agency standards and permitting processes ensures that projects move smoothly from concept to completion. As an MBA graduate, Aidan also brings a valuable business perspective to his engineering work. He collaborates with Bowman’s operations team to manage both Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and non-CIP projects, ensuring that budgets, schedules and deliverables are aligned with client expectations. Education B.S. Civil Engineering, California State University, Los Angeles Registrations Professional Civil Engineer: California (#C54235) Professional Traffic Engineer: California (#T2363) AMIR FARAHANI, PE, TE - Senior Project Manager Amir Farahani has more than 34 years of experience in various traffic, transportation and civil engineering disciplines. He has experience with contract administration, design experience and regulatory compliance. He has been in charge of various traffic and transportation studies, design of traffic signals, high-intensity activated crosswalk (HAWK) signals and rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) for pedestrian crossings. In working with the City of Orange, as an engineering technician II and eventually as a city traffic engineer/traffic and transportation manager, he has been involved in all aspects of the projects the city has designed and constructed. This includes coordinating with local, county, state, and federal agencies and various utilities to ensure successful project completion. Amir understands the level of detail and problem-solving skills required to complete high-profile projects on time and within budget. Education B.S. Civil Engineering, California State University, Pomona Registrations Professional Civil Engineer: California (#53935) Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP)/Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD): California (#53935) DOUGLAS BENASH, PE, QSD - Senior Project Manager Douglas Benash has more than 35 years of experience in municipal engineering, construction management, contract administration, design and regulatory compliance. As a City Engineer for smaller jurisdictions, he has been involved in all phases of projects from planning through construction. His experience includes coordinating with local, county, state, and federal agencies and utilities to ensure successful project delivery. Douglas understands the detail and problem-solving required to deliver high-profile projects on time and within budget and applies this expertise throughout project development, design and construction. He manages capital improvement programs and oversees design reviews, studies, investigations, plan checks, surveys and funding requirements. Douglas also assists agencies with bidding, contract awards, construction initiation, and project closeout while maintaining proper documentation for federally or state-funded projects, including labor compliance, funding administration, and project acceptance and provides full construction management support. 5Bowman | Professional On-Call Traffic & Transportation Engineering Services | March 17, 2026 SECTION 2 | PROJECT TEAM Education PhD Civil Engineering, Washington State University M.S. Civil Engineering, Washington State University B.S. Civil Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Registrations Professional Civil Engineer: California (#C59183) Professional Traffic Engineer: California (#TR1726) YUNUS RAHI, PHD, PE, TE - Senior Project Manager Yunus Rahi has over 42 years of experience in civil, traffic, and transportation engineering and planning. He served as contract deputy city engineer for Temple City, consultant city traffic engineer for Alhambra, Temple City, Monrovia, Commerce, Monterey Park, and San Bernardino, and resident engineer for federally, state, and locally funded public works projects, including SRTS, SR2S, HSIP, STPL, MTA and ARRA programs. He recently served three years as city engineer for Hawaiian Gardens and currently serves as city engineer and city traffic engineer for Huntington Park as part of Bowman’s municipal services team. Yunus has managed capital improvement programs for local agencies, including funding applications, reimbursement requests, DBE plan preparation and renewals, fund obligation and close-out reporting, and representation at agency and community meetings. He has completed major civil, transportation, and traffic projects for cities, school districts, private developers, and regional, county, state and federal agencies throughout Southern California. DENNIS BARNES, MS, PE, TE - Senior Project Manager Education M.S. Civil Engineering, Traffic and Transportation Major, Michigan State University Registrations Professional Civil Engineer: California (#41454) Professional Traffic Engineer: California (#1171) Associations Institution of Transportation Engineers, Member (National) American Society of Civil Engineers, Member (ASCE) Dennis Barnes is an experienced senior project manager specializing in traffic and transportation engineering. He has over 45 years of combined traffic engineering and civil engineering transportation design experience in both the private and public work sectors. His broad experience includes road, bike path and bridge design projects, traffic signal designs as well as traffic engineering impact studies with VMT considerations, travel demand modeling, extensive traffic signal operations using SYNCHRO software, 5 managed and funded TSSP projects with OCTA, management and design of a new TMC in Buena Park and the management and preparation of design plans, specifications and cost estimates (PS&E) for both private and public works projects in California and other states. Earlier in his career he served as the traffic and transportation manager/city traffic engineer for Buena Park for ten years and as city traffic engineer for the cities of Norwalk, Mission Viejo, Tustin, Hawaiian Gardens, Yorba Linda, Montebello, Huntington Park, Bell Gardens and Santee. At each city, he managed staff, CIP projects, traffic commissions and prepared and made presentations to city councils and traffic/planning commissions. Municipal agencies routinely rely on Dennis to reduce their risk exposure, provide superior project team alignment and successfully complete their capital projects within stringent budget and schedule constraints because Dennis has earned their trust over his 40-year plus track record of delivering results. This has included a broad array of transportation, traffic engineering and civil engineering projects ranging from small but critical improvements to major new construction projects with individual values as large as $2M. 6Bowman | Professional On-Call Traffic & Transportation Engineering Services | March 17, 2026 SECTION 2 | PROJECT TEAM Effective execution of task order contracts requires clear delineation of work, streamlined communication and accountability of all stakeholders, as well as a collaborative approach with both internal resources and subconsultants. We are accustomed to serving our clients both on stand-alone projects as a dedicated consultant, as well as through staff augmentation roles, supporting our clients’ needs for outside staffing. Accordingly, Bowman’s approach to delivering a successful task order within budget and on schedule begins with a clear understanding of the goals, scope, deliverables, budget, timeline and involved stakeholders. On stand-alone projects, and based on this initial information provided to our team, we develop a project-specific management plan that delineates organizational structure, staffing, deliverables, and associated schedule, including progress and review meetings. As part of our approach to the execution of individual assignments within a multitask contract, it is imperative to understand several factors that may influence the project objectives, such as local site conditions, project-specific details and performance requirements, client-driven operational needs, community interface, seasonal restrictions, safety requirements, timelines, or legislatively mandated criteria. It is with this understanding that for each task, we evaluate the critical objectives and obstacles; implement best practices approach, cost effective and practical solutions; and implement such through engagement in all phases of the project. Our project execution efforts are aimed at matching the right skill set to the project task, thereby ensuring effective and efficient use of resources. At Bowman, we instill a culture of consistency and high-quality performance through the preservation of personnel continuity on tasks through the life of the contract and the persistent pursuit of excellence through professional growth and innovation. Continuity of proven performers and preservation of project institutional knowledge yields quality performance and successful delivery metrics. While we are prepared to work only on portions of a project (ex. a feasibility report or environmental assessment), our approach to developing our work product follows a total-project-life cycle mentality, as reflected in the workflow graphic below. Approach & Methodology Outcome / Benefit Maintain awareness of project activities, project status and any items for resolution Outcome / Benefit Expectations are aligned and project execution is defined Outcome / Benefit A collaborative design process will help maintain the project budget and schedule throughout design process Outcome / Benefit Your feedback regard- ing project perfor- mance will be utilized to further optimize project performance in future tasks Outcome / Benefit Early coordination and input ensures that all work is well coordi- nated as it progresses through design Outcome / Benefit A collaborative process is established for conducting the project activities Outcome / Benefit A comprehensive re- cord of all project data is maintained for final submission in support of design decisions Bowman will provide detailed scope, schedule, and budget An in-person meeting to review project issues, introduce staff, and establish commu- nication protocols Field investigations are performed, data is acquired and documented, and progress is reported monthly Progress reports will be communicated with City staff and stakeholders Input from project stakeholders is incorporated into the project All final work products, including reports, are sub- mitted We ensure that we have a mutually agreed upon closure of the project and encourage feedback Scope Definition Task Initiation Data Collection Reporting Collaboration Documentation Feedback 7Bowman | Professional On-Call Traffic & Transportation Engineering Services | March 17, 2026 SECTION 3 | APPROACH & METHODOLOGY TASK A - TRAFFIC ENGINEERING/STUDIES Led by Dennis Barnes, MS, PE, TE Supported by Amanda Ortega, Environmental Planner Bowman’s Traffic Engineering and Studies team will be led by Dennis Barnes, MS, PE, TE, who brings more than 40 years of traffic engineering experience, including service as City Traffic Engineer for numerous Southern California cities, such as Buena Park, Mission Viejo, Yorba Linda, Tustin, Hawaiian Gardens, Montebello, Huntington Park, Bell Gardens, Santee and Norwalk. His career includes the management of traffic divisions, oversight of traffic signal systems, Traffic Management Center operations, plan check review of traffic studies, development review, daily operational troubleshooting and the delivery of complex CIP projects. Dennis has also managed up to five OCTA Traffic Signal Synchronization Program projects, secured federal funding for cities, and prepared or reviewed hundreds of traffic impact analyses, warrant studies, operational studies, and PS&E packages for intersection and corridor improvements. Amanda Ortega, Environmental Planner I, will support Dennis by assisting in environmental review components of traffic studies, coordinating with agencies on CEQA-related traffic sections and preparing supporting documentation that integrates traffic findings into environmental documents. Amanda has prepared environmental studies, MNDs, EIR sections, mitigation monitoring programs, and technical reviews for noise, air quality and traffic impact components. Together, Dennis and Amanda will provide the City of Diamond Bar with a highly responsive, senior-level traffic engineering and CEQA support team well suited to the City’s active land development environment, its residential character and its ongoing transportation investments. Diamond Bar Focus Diamond Bar’s roadway network includes major arterials such as Diamond Bar Boulevard, Grand Avenue, Brea Canyon Road, and Golden Springs Drive, along with numerous hillside residential streets that require thoughtful application of traffic engineering judgment. The City’s CIP emphasizes arterial rehabilitation, pedestrian safety, ADA upgrades, and neighborhood concerns related to speeding, access and safe school circulation. Our team understands that traffic engineering support in Diamond Bar must be adaptable. Development review, safety evaluations, VMT compliance, and resident requests often occur concurrently with CIP design, utility coordination and regional project activity. Dennis’s long history serving as a City Traffic Engineer enables him to approach these tasks with a municipal mindset that mirrors how City staff think, solve problems, and communicate with the public and elected officials. Review of Traffic Impact Studies & Environmental Traffic Sections Under Dennis’s leadership, Bowman will review traffic impact studies and CEQA traffic sections for development proposals and City-initiated projects. Dennis has spent decades performing and reviewing TIAs across Southern California, including oversight of consultants as City Traffic Engineer in several jurisdictions. His review will focus on trip generation, intersection capacity, queuing, access management, internal circulation, multimodal considerations, and consistency with City standards and regional modeling expectations. Amanda will support CEQA consistency, reviewing VMT technical memos, preparing sections related to transportation impacts for environmental documents and ensuring mitigation measures are properly incorporated into MNDs or EIRs. Speed Surveys & Speed Limit Determinations Bowman will prepare, update, and certify Engineering and Traffic Surveys in accordance with CVC and CA MUTCD requirements. Diamond Bar’s hillside roadways, horizontal curvature and school zones require context-sensitive engineering judgment. Dennis has overseen hundreds of speed zone studies during his municipal career and is familiar with the renewal cycles and enforcement implications for radar traffic enforcement. School Safety Reviews & Citizen Complaint Investigations Dennis has routinely managed school safety reviews, crossing guard programs, pick up and drop off circulation assessments and citizen- request investigations as City Traffic Approach & Methodology (continued) 8Bowman | Professional On-Call Traffic & Transportation Engineering Services | March 17, 2026 SECTION 3 | APPROACH & METHODOLOGY Engineer for multiple cities. Bowman will respond quickly to inquiries, perform field visits, assess visibility, speed behavior, pedestrian crossings, ADA considerations, signing and striping needs and prepare concise recommendations that can be implemented by City maintenance forces or developed further into CIP projects. Intersection Level of Service & Traffic Control Device Evaluations Bowman will conduct LOS and operational assessments using Synchro and HCM methodologies. Dennis’s career includes reviewing or designing well over 200 traffic signals, left-turn phasing upgrades, warrant studies, protected-permissive phasing conversions and multi-way stop evaluations. Findings will be presented in staff-level format ready for the City’s Traffic and Transportation Commission and, when needed, City Council. Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Analysis & CEQA Support We will provide VMT screening, full VMT analysis and mitigation evaluation consistent with the CEQA Guidelines and Diamond Bar expectations. Amanda will support preparation of VMT sections in environmental documents, ensuring defensibility and consistency with regional tools and thresholds. Safety Analysis Using SWITRS, TIMS, field reviews, and engineering judgment, Bowman will prepare collision analyses, identify recurring trends, and propose actionable mitigation ranging from striping changes and intersection visibility improvements to geometric modifications. Dennis’s background includes extensive safety work, road safety audits, and development of ATP funded and HSIP funded improvement lists. Data Collection & Field Verification Our studies are supported by manual turning movement counts, radar devices, ATRs, video collection, and pedestrian and bicycle counts. Bowman maintains an active contract with City Traffic Counters (CTC) to deliver reliable traffic data quickly. Every assignment includes site visits performed by Dennis or a senior engineer to ensure findings reflect real-world conditions. Why Dennis & Amanda Are the Right Fit for Diamond Bar Dennis Barnes provides: • Four decades of direct municipal traffic engineering experience. • Tenure as City Traffic Engineer for nine Southern California cities. • Leadership of traffic divisions, consultants, commissions and CIP programs. • Expertise in traffic studies, LOS, VMT, warrants, speed zones and safety. • A proven ability to communicate technical findings to councils and the public. Amanda Ortega provides: • Environmental planning support that integrates smoothly with traffic findings. • Experience preparing and reviewing MNDs, EIRs, mitigation measures and CEQA documentation. • Ability to coordinate with responsible agencies and support public-facing materials. Together, Dennis and Amanda offer Diamond Bar a strong blend of technical depth, municipal experience and CEQA capability to support all responsibilities listed under Task A. TASK B - DESIGN, PS&E & PLAN CHECKING Led by Amir Farahani, PE, TE Supported by Hamed Habibi, MS, EIT, Engineer III, Transportation; Jason Kwok, Assistant Project Manager; and Jennifer Santillan, Engineering Assistant II Bowman will deliver responsive, buildable plans and defensible reviews that reflect Diamond Bar’s standards, regional coordination needs and capital delivery schedule. The City’s Task B scope calls for geometric and traffic signal design with full PS&E, signing and striping plans, plan checking for development and traffic control plans and a plan check turnaround target of ten working days for complete submittals. Our work program, staffing plan and QA process are structured around these specific requirements. Amir Farahani, PE, TE will lead Task B. Amir has more than 32 years of municipal traffic and civil engineering experience and previously served as City Traffic Engineer and Traffic and Transportation Manager at the City of Orange. He has overseen a Traffic Management Center, citywide signal Approach & Methodology (continued) 9Bowman | Professional On-Call Traffic & Transportation Engineering Services | March 17, 2026 SECTION 3 | APPROACH & METHODOLOGY timing and operations, development reviews, PS&E production, interagency coordination and public presentations. His portfolio includes signal design, HAWK and RRFB pedestrian systems, turn phasing upgrades, corridor operations and capital program delivery. Hamed Habibi, MS, EIT is an experienced designer focused on signal plans, warrants, detection layouts, signing and striping, cost estimates and specifications. He has delivered PHB and HAWK warrants, signal designs, and corridor striping packages for multiple Southern California cities and is highly proficient with Synchro and AutoCAD. Jason Kwok will support production and coordination. He brings more than 15 years of plan production experience in Civil 3D and has assisted public agencies with grading, drainage, traffic signing and striping, traffic signal sheets and construction document assembly. Jennifer Santillan will support plan checking and submittal logistics, including count-based updates to plans, field verification tasks, quantities and estimates, and coordination of utility and agency comments. Design & PS&E delivery for Diamond Bar Diamond Bar’s arterial network and neighborhood street system require context sensitive design that respects existing geometry, ADA requirements and the City’s commitments under its Capital Improvement Program. We will focus our design approach on constructability, minimal throwaway, and schedule reliability, and we will coordinate closely with the City Engineer, Public Works and utility stakeholders to reduce rework as projects move from concept to bid. Recent program documents show the City’s attention to arterial rehabilitation and intersection upgrades, which we will use to align PS&E with funding windows and delivery milestones. What the City can Expect from our PS&E Process • Clear basis of design and early field verification to confirm limits of work, existing utilities, and ADA transitions, supported by site photos and as built review. • City standard drawing integration, Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications compliance where appropriate and CA MUTCD conformity for all traffic control elements. • Signal plans that include controller cabinet layouts, phasing and detection design, interconnect callouts when applicable, pull box and conduit runs, service points, power notes, quantities and engineer’s estimates. • Signing and striping plans that coordinate crosswalk types, turn pockets, channelization, and lane geometry with the City’s operational objectives and adjacent project interfaces. Amir’s municipal background and Hamed’s production depth ensure that preliminary layouts move efficiently into bid ready PS&E. Their prior work includes complex signal upgrades, pedestrian beacons, and corridor restriping that required staging and traffic handling integration, the same level of detail expected in Diamond Bar. Plan Checking & Development Support Our plan check work will be organized to meet the City’s ten working day turnaround target for complete submittals. Reviews will focus on conformance with City standards, ADA, CA MUTCD, Caltrans criteria where applicable, and the RFP’s expectations for development plan checks and traffic control plans associated with encroachment permits. We will return marked plans and a concise comment log with references to standards, requested revisions and a clear list of items needed for approval. Plan Check Workflow • Intake and completeness screening within one to two business days, followed by assignment to the appropriate discipline reviewer. • Technical review against City standards and applicable State criteria; comments cataloged by sheet and discipline for ease of back check. • Coordination with the applicant’s engineer on any constructability or staging items that need field validation before approval. • Back check within five working days for resubmittals that address all comments, maintaining alignment with the City’s ten day service level for complete packages. Approach & Methodology (continued) 10Bowman | Professional On-Call Traffic & Transportation Engineering Services | March 17, 2026 SECTION 3 | APPROACH & METHODOLOGY Why this Team Aligns with Task B Amir brings senior municipal judgment and a record of delivering traffic signal and corridor projects that were reviewed, bid and constructed through public works processes. Hamed brings signal and striping production expertise and warrant analysis experience that keep submittals consistent and efficient. Jason and Jennifer add experienced plan production and coordination support, so the City receives complete submittals and timely plan checks. Together, this team is organized to meet Diamond Bar’s Task B scope and turnaround expectations and to integrate smoothly with ongoing CIP work and stakeholder reviews. TASK C - CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT Led by Douglas Benash, PE, QSD, Senior Project Manager Supported by Nathan Kirby, Senior Project Coordinator, and Malcom Weatherbie, Construction Inspector Bowman’s Construction Support services for the City of Diamond Bar will be led by Douglas Benash, PE, QSD, a seasoned municipal engineer with over 33 years of direct public agency experience, including long term service as City Engineer for multiple Southern California cities such as La Palma, Monrovia, Bell Gardens, San Gabriel and La Mirada. His background spans full lifecycle delivery of CIP projects, construction oversight, utility coordination, contract administration, QA/QC leadership, permitting review and construction- phase problem solving. Douglas brings a City Engineer’s perspective to assignments, understanding the level of precision, documentation and responsiveness Diamond Bar expects during project delivery. He will be supported by Nathan Kirby, Senior Project Coordinator, who plays a key role in scheduling, contractor coordination, field communication, documentation management and maintaining project workflow during construction. Nathan is experienced in ensuring that field issues are resolved promptly by facilitating communication between inspectors, design staff, utilities and City staff. Malcom Weatherbie, a highly experienced Construction Inspector with 17 years in public works inspection, will support field observations, traffic control reviews, compliance documentation, contractor oversight, materials verification and safety monitoring. Malcom has provided inspection services for Caltrans funded projects, corridor paving, stormwater upgrades, roadway widening, signal modifications and ADA improvements. His inspection work includes daily logs, photo documentation, RFI tracking, materials verification, and ensuring conformance with contract documents. Together, Douglas, Nathan, and Malcom form a construction support team that reflects Diamond Bar’s expectations for professionalism, thorough documentation, and strong coordination with stakeholders throughout project delivery. Construction Support Tailored to Diamond Bar’s Needs Diamond Bar’s capital program includes arterial rehabilitations, traffic signal upgrades, intersection safety improvements, ADA ramp upgrades, and utility coordination across a mixture of residential hillsides, arterials and commercial corridors. Many of these projects involve nighttime work windows, traffic handling for busy arterials, and coordination with Caltrans, utilities and adjacent developments. Douglas’s long history overseeing CIP programs in municipalities with similar contexts equips him to anticipate schedule risks, identify constructability issues early and help ensure the City’s projects remain on track from award through close out. Our team understands that construction support in Diamond Bar requires attention not just to technical compliance but also to communication with residents, businesses and partner agencies. We work closely with City staff to minimize disruptions, maintain access, monitor contractor performance, and ensure the highest level of safety for workers and the public. Coordination with Diamond Bar Stakeholders Construction projects in Diamond Bar often involve interaction with: • Public Works inspectors. • The Traffic and Transportation Commission when work affects signals or traffic operations. • Utility agencies (e.g., water, gas, electric, fiber). Approach & Methodology (continued) 11Bowman | Professional On-Call Traffic & Transportation Engineering Services | March 17, 2026 SECTION 3 | APPROACH & METHODOLOGY • Adjacent cities and the County, particularly near shared boundaries. • Caltrans for projects affecting ramps, arterials, or permit areas. • Residents, schools and businesses directly affected by work zones. Douglas’s background as City Engineer in multiple cities positions him to manage these relationships proactively. He has repeatedly coordinated multi agency projects, ensured compliance with state and federal funding requirements and facilitated public meetings for CIP projects. His leadership ensures construction support activities remain aligned with Diamond Bar’s operational expectations and stakeholder needs. Team Structure & Value to Diamond Bar Douglas Benash brings City Engineer level oversight, strong contract administration skills and deep experience coordinating CIP projects. Nathan Kirby ensures daily coordination, documentation, and workflow momentum so that issues are resolved quickly and efficiently. Malcom Weatherbie provides on site inspection expertise rooted in real world construction experience, delivering detailed, actionable field oversight. This collaborative structure ensures Diamond Bar receives support that is highly responsive, technically sound, and aligned with the City’s standards and service expectations. TASK D - TRANSPORTATION PLANNING & COORDINATION Led by Yunus Rahi, PhD, PE, TE, Senior Project Manager Supported by Leslie Rivera, Planner I Bowman’s transportation planning and coordination services for the City of Diamond Bar will be led by Yunus Rahi, PhD, PE, TE, one of the region’s most experienced municipal traffic and transportation planning professionals. Yunus has more than 30 years of experience serving as City Traffic Engineer and Deputy City Engineer for multiple Southern California agencies, including Alhambra, Temple City, Monrovia, Monterey Park, Commerce and San Bernardino. His background includes preparing citywide transportation plans, overseeing congestion management program (CMP) compliance, coordinating with regional agencies, writing grant applications, and developing multimodal transportation strategies that align local policy, safety goals and capital planning efforts. He is supported by Leslie Rivera, Planner I, who provides planning research, long range policy support, GIS mapping and coordination assistance for planning driven tasks. Leslie contributes data gathering, corridor-level documentation, existing conditions assessments, and administrative support for multiagency coordination, making her an ideal complement to Yunus’s experience and leadership. Together, Yunus and Leslie will deliver transportation planning support that is aligned with Diamond Bar’s mobility priorities, capital programming and regional commitments. Diamond Bar’s Transportation Planning Context Diamond Bar sits at a major regional crossroads of residential neighborhoods, commercial corridors and freeway access points. The City’s circulation system is strongly influenced by countywide planning, regional commute patterns and ongoing investment in roadway rehabilitation. The community values safety, reliable commute times, walkability near parks and schools and thoughtful long range infrastructure planning. The City’s RFP identifies the need for transportation system planning support, preparation of CMP related data and coordination for City capital projects. These tasks require a team that not only understands industry standards but also has firsthand experience guiding multiple jurisdictions through similar planning and documentation processes. Yunus’s career as a City Traffic Engineer and grant manager positions him to lead this work with an informed and practical municipal perspective. Transportation System Planning & Policy Support Bowman will support Diamond Bar in developing and refining transportation planning documents that reflect current operational conditions, growth expectations and community priorities. Under Yunus’s leadership, our team will provide: • Preparation of planning-level transportation assessments Approach & Methodology (continued) 12Bowman | Professional On-Call Traffic & Transportation Engineering Services | March 17, 2026 SECTION 3 | APPROACH & METHODOLOGY for connectivity, multimodal circulation and long term traffic performance. • Input on Citywide planning initiatives, including General Plan circulation elements, active transportation planning and regional mobility studies. • Review and interpretation of planning documents submitted as part of development applications, ensuring consistency with City policy and circulation standards. • Development of planning level concept alternatives for corridors or intersections that require long range evaluation. Leslie will support these efforts by compiling baseline data, mapping constraints, summarizing policy documents, preparing GIS figures, and assisting with formatting and stakeholder coordination. Congestion Management Program (CMP) Support Diamond Bar participates in the regional Congestion Management Program, which requires periodic reporting, traffic count updates and coordination with regional agencies. Bowman will assist the City with: • Preparation of CMP traffic data submittals, including volume counts, travel time surveys and LOS summary sheets. • Documentation that supports regional modeling needs and SCAG related reporting. • Coordination with partner agencies when CMP designated facilities or intersections are affected by City projects or private development. • Incorporation of CMP performance metrics into long range planning and CIP updates. Yunus has performed CMP compliance tasks for multiple cities and understands how to integrate these requirements into day to day engineering and planning workflows. Support for City Capital Improvement Projects Bowman will provide planning-level coordination support for Diamond Bar’s capital projects, including early-phase assessments, funding strategy alignment and interagency communication. Our services include: • High level planning studies that support corridor improvements, intersection redesigns and multimodal upgrades. • Review of planning documents and studies prepared by regional agencies when Diamond Bar is a participating jurisdiction. • Coordination between planning and engineering teams to ensure recommended improvements align with the City’s CIP schedule, funding strategy and operational priorities. • Preparation of planning level concept sketches, data summaries and narrative justifications for capital program updates. In this role, Yunus draws upon decades of experience advancing projects from concept through funding, planning and design. His background in identifying eligible transportation programs, preparing conceptual scopes, and developing early stage planning documents ensures that Diamond Bar’s planning efforts remain competitive and aligned with future grant cycles. Interagency & Regional Coordination Diamond Bar frequently coordinates with regional partners that influence local mobility, including Caltrans, SCAG, LA Metro, neighboring cities and county agencies. Bowman will manage these interactions by: • Reviewing regional studies and providing input that reflects Diamond Bar’s interests. • Representing the City in discussions related to multimodal planning, freeway operations and regional modeling assumptions. • Supporting meetings with regional partners, ensuring that City objectives and technical concerns are documented and communicated clearly. • Coordinating documentation for grant applications and regional planning initiatives. Leslie will support these efforts by preparing agendas, minutes, visual materials, and GIS exhibits that strengthen communication and clarity during interagency discussions. Why Yunus & Leslie Are the Right Fit for Diamond Bar Yunus Rahi brings deep municipal leadership experience, extensive transportation planning knowledge, and a proven ability to collaborate Approach & Methodology (continued) 13Bowman | Professional On-Call Traffic & Transportation Engineering Services | March 17, 2026 SECTION 3 | APPROACH & METHODOLOGY with regional agencies and local stakeholders. His experience preparing citywide plans, managing CMP requirements and leading interagency coordination across numerous jurisdictions directly matches Diamond Bar’s planning needs. Leslie Rivera enhances this team with strong planning research skills, GIS support capabilities, and experience preparing clear, polished planning materials. She ensures that Yunus’ planning guidance is supported by well-organized, data driven documentation. Together, they will provide a planning and coordination function that is proactive, reliable and responsive to the City’s long range transportation goals. TASK F - MEETINGS & OTHER SERVICES Led Collaboratively by Task Leads with Support from Bowman’s Multidisciplinary Team Bowman understands that successful on call traffic and transportation services require more than technical analysis and design. They require clear communication, participation in public forums, and the ability to translate complex engineering concepts into practical, understandable information for City staff, elected officials and community members. Under Task F of the RFP, the City of Diamond Bar expects consultant support for meetings, presentations and additional services as needed throughout the life of each assignment. Our approach to this work is rooted in responsiveness, clarity and alignment with Diamond Bar’s service expectations. Whether we are presenting at a Traffic and Transportation Commission meeting, participating in Planning Commission or City Council discussions, or meeting with developers and the public, our team ensures that the City’s goals, policies and standards are clearly represented. Support for Commission & Council Meetings Diamond Bar’s Traffic and Transportation Commission plays a key role in reviewing studies, operations and proposed improvements. Our team is well prepared to support staff with: • Presentations of traffic studies, warrant evaluations, design recommendations and operational findings. • Clear, concise visual materials that help clarify technical issues for residents and commissioners. • Attendance at Commission meetings to respond to questions, provide clarifications and support City staff during deliberations. When items proceed to the Planning Commission or City Council, our senior engineers will participate as needed to help convey background, alternatives, impacts and recommendations. The goal is to ensure City decision makers have confidence in the technical foundation of each item. Across all meetings, our team communicates in a manner that is accessible to the public while grounded in engineering accuracy. Community Engagement & Public- Facing Support Although not required for every assignment, public outreach is occasionally needed when transportation projects affect neighborhoods, schools, businesses, or heavily used corridors. Depending on the task, our team can provide: • Attendance at community meetings, open houses, or neighborhood discussions. • Preparation of maps, graphics, and handouts to communicate project benefits, anticipated impacts and solutions. • Technical support during public Q&A sessions. • Clear explanations of study methodology, operational changes, or design modifications. Diamond Bar residents value transparency, mobility and neighborhood quality of life. Our communication style reflects the City’s expectations for professionalism, clarity and community responsiveness. Approach & Methodology (continued) 14Bowman | Professional On-Call Traffic & Transportation Engineering Services | March 17, 2026 SECTION 3 | APPROACH & METHODOLOGY City of Bell Gardens On-Call Traffic Engineering Services Bell Gardens, CA Bowman delivers comprehensive municipal engineering and traffic operations services to the City of Bell Gardens through embedded leadership roles. Douglas Benash, PE, QSD, serves part-time as City Engineer, overseeing capital improvement programs, development review, and public infrastructure with a focus on technical rigor and regulatory compliance. Dennis Barnes, PE, TE, acts as City Traffic Engineer, managing the traffic log, facilitating Traffic Commission meetings and addressing complex traffic operations issues. Aidan Mousavi, MBA, PE, TE, QSD, leads Bowman’s work as the City’s sole design consultant, preparing all transportation PS&E. Amir Farahani, PE, TE, supports traffic engineering design and project delivery, ensuring accurate, constructible plans aligned with City priorities. City of Montebello On-Call Traffic Engineering Services Montebello, CA Bowman provides ongoing staff augmentation and traffic design consulting to the City of Montebello, functioning as a direct extension of City staff. Dennis Barnes, PE, TE, serves part-time as City Traffic Engineer, overseeing the traffic log, managing Traffic Commission meetings, and advising on traffic operations with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance. Bowman is the City’s sole traffic and transportation design consultant, led by Aidan Mousavi, MBA, PE, TE, QSD, who directs preparation of PS&E and coordinates closely with staff to meet standards and schedules. Amir Farahani, PE, TE, supports signal design, traffic control systems, and multimodal improvements, advancing the City’s transportation objectives. City of Huntington Park On-Call Traffic Engineering Services Huntington Park, CA Bowman provides ongoing traffic engineering and design services to the City of Huntington Park, delivering both executive oversight and technical execution. Yunus Rahi, PhD, PE, TE, served as City Engineer and City Traffic Engineer, overseeing traffic operations, managing the traffic log, reviewing development traffic studies, and coordinating with the Traffic Authority and City Council to ensure data-driven, policy-compliant decisions. Aidan Mousavi, MBA, PE, TE, QSD, leads preparation of PS&E for signal upgrades, signing and striping, and pedestrian safety improvements, coordinating closely with staff to deliver constructible, cost-effective designs aligned with City standards and transportation objectives. Relevant Experience & References Reference Information City of Bell Gardens, CA 7100 Garfield Avenue Bell Gardens, CA 90201 Bernardo Iniguez Director of Public Works P: 562.334.1790 E: biniguez@bellgardens.org Reference Information City of Montebello, CA 1600 W Beverly Blvd. Montebello, CA 90640 Cesar Roldan Director of Public Works P: 323.887.1460 E: croldan@montebelloca.gov Reference Information City of Huntington Park, CA 6550 Miles Avenue Huntington Park, CA 90255 Ricardo Reyes City Manager P: 323.582.6161 E: rreyes@hpca.gov 15Bowman | Professional On-Call Traffic & Transportation Engineering Services | March 17, 2026 SECTION 4 | RELEVANT EXPERIENCE & REFERENCES ADDENDUM NO. 1 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ADDENDUM NO. 1 Professional On-Call Traffic and Transportation Engineering Services The following questions and responses to the Request for Proposals (RFP) shall be incorporated into the solicitation documents for the above-referenced Design Consultant Services project. This addendum forms part of the Contract Documents and the Consultant shall sign this page as acknowledgement of receipt of Addendum No. 1 and attach it to the RFP. David G. Liu, P.E. Date Director of Public Works/City Engineer Consultant's Authorized Signature ADDENDUM NO. 1 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR This Addendum No. 1 is issued to clarify questions received regarding the RFP. Except as modified by this Addendum, all other terms and conditions of the RFP remain unchanged. QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES 1. Who should the proposal letter be addressed to? Proposals should be addressed to: Christian Malpica Associate Engineer / Project Manager City of Diamond Bar – Public Works Department 21810 Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 2. Should hourly rates be included in the technical proposal or only in the fee proposal? Firms shall submit: · One (1) PDF for the technical proposal · One (1) separate PDF for the fee proposal The fee proposal should include the detailed schedule of hourly billing rates for all proposed staff classifications. Hourly rates should not be included in the technical proposal and should instead be provided in the separate fee proposal upload. 3. Due to the page limitation, can brief staff summaries be included in the proposal with full resumes provided in an appendix? Proposers may include brief summaries of key personnel within the proposal. Resumes may be included within the 15-page limit or summarized at the proposer’s discretion. The City encourages concise presentations of qualifications consistent with the page limitation. 4. Are the cover and back pages excluded from the 15-page limit? Cover and back pages will not count toward the 15-page limit. 5. Can a table of contents be included and excluded from the 15-page limit? A table of contents may be included and will not count toward the 15-page limit. 6. Since billing rates must remain fixed for the first three years, can firms show rates for all three years with escalation? Billing rates shall remain fixed for the first three (3) years of the contract in accordance with the RFP. Rate adjustments may be considered only if the agreement is extended into Years 4 and 5, consistent with the consultant services agreement. 7. Can ongoing on-call projects with completed task orders within the last three years be used as comparable work? ADDENDUM NO. 1 Firms may include ongoing on-call contracts with public agencies, provided that relevant work or task orders have been completed within the last three years. 8. Can project descriptions and details be included for the comparable work? Firms may include brief project descriptions and relevant details for the comparable work identified. 9. How many firms does the City plan to select for each category? The City intends to retain multiple qualified firms to provide on-call traffic and transportation engineering services. The exact number of firms selected may vary by service category and will depend on the qualifications of the proposing firms and the City’s anticipated needs. The City reserves the right to select one or more firms for each category, as determined to be in the best interest of the City. 10. What percentage of evaluation criteria relates to experience with the City of Diamond Bar? The RFP identifies experience with the City as one of the evaluation criteria, but no specific weighting percentage has been assigned. The evaluation may use weighted scoring at the City’s discretion. 11. PlanetBids has two uploads: “Fee Proposal – Required” and “Cost File – Required.” What should be uploaded in each? Please upload the following: Fee Proposal – Required · PDF containing the fee proposal, including hourly billing rates and any reimbursable costs. Cost File – Required · Any supporting cost breakdowns or spreadsheets, if applicable (optional supporting documentation). If no additional cost spreadsheet is provided, firms may upload the same fee proposal PDF in both fields. 12. Are key project team member resumes exempt from the page limit? Resumes may be included within the 15-page proposal limit, or proposers may provide brief summaries of key personnel qualifications within the proposal. Proposers are encouraged to present qualifications concisely consistent with the page limitation. 13. Do the resumes count towards the page limit? Resumes may be included within the 15-page proposal limit, or proposers may provide brief summaries of key personnel qualifications within the proposal. Proposers are encouraged to present qualifications concisely consistent with the page limitation. ADDENDUM NO. 1 14. Is a cover letter desired? A cover letter will not count toward the 15-page limit. 15. Can Proposer use 11x17 page layout for figures or tables and count as one (1) page? 11×17 pages may be used for figures or tables and will count as one (1) page toward the page limit. 16. Can a firm submit as both a prime and a subconsultant? A firm may submit a proposal as a prime consultant and may also be included as a subconsultant on another team. However, each proposal must clearly identify the proposed team structure and roles. The City reserves the right to evaluate potential conflicts of interest, availability of personnel, and workload considerations when making final selections. 17. What is the anticipated contract amount (annually)? The City does not have a predetermined annual contract amount. Work will be assigned on an as-needed basis through task orders, depending on project needs, workload, and available funding. 18. How many firms does the City anticipate shortlisting? The City intends to retain multiple qualified firms to provide on-call traffic and transportation engineering services. The exact number of firms selected may vary by service category and will depend on the qualifications of the proposing firms and the City’s anticipated needs. The City reserves the right to select one or more firms for each category, as determined to be in the best interest of the City. 19. The RFP states, "Also include the hourly rates of all personnel assigned to the City." Does the city want the separate rates AND rates within the technical proposal? Hourly rates should be included only in the Fee Proposal submitted as a separate PDF. Rates should not be included in the technical proposal. 20. The RFP mentions, "Provide a list describing comparable work performed in the last three (3) years for other public agencies (maximum of 3). Include the names, phone numbers and addresses of contact persons." Does this mean a maximum of 3 projects or maximum of 3 public agencies? This requirement refers to a maximum of three (3) projects performed for public agencies within the past three years. 21. What is required in the "Insurance & Additional Insurance Endorsement" upload area? Insurance documentation is not required at the proposal stage. The selected consultant(s) will be required to provide insurance certificates and endorsements consistent with the requirements outlined in the sample Consultant Services Agreement prior to contract execution. ADDENDUM NO. 1 Firms may include a statement acknowledging their ability to comply with the insurance requirements in the proposal. 22. There is a location to upload Cost File, Complete Proposal, Fee Proposal and Line Items. Will the city remove the Line-Item requirement? The Line-Item section in PlanetBids is not applicable to this RFP. Proposers may disregard this field. 23. There is a location to upload a Cost File, Complete Proposal, and Fee Proposal. What is the difference between the Cost File and Fee Proposal? Complete Proposal - The Technical Proposal (maximum 15 pages). Fee Proposal - The separate PDF containing the schedule of hourly billing rates and any reimbursable costs. Cost File - Optional supporting documentation related to the fee proposal (such as a rate spreadsheet). If no additional documentation is provided, proposers may upload the same Fee Proposal PDF. 24. Do we have to include information and/or resumes regarding any potential subconsultants or can that occur later? If subconsultants are proposed as part of the consultant team, firms are encouraged to include their roles and qualifications in the proposal. However, detailed resumes for subconsultants are not required at this stage. 25. Must we submit a cost proposal or rates? Firms must submit a Fee Proposal containing hourly billing rates for the proposed staff classifications. 26. Can we include the statement regarding availability on our organization chart instead to reduce sections since there is a page limit? The statement regarding staff availability may be incorporated into the organizational chart or another relevant section of the proposal. 27. Can we include our references in the 3 project sheets that we include, essentially complying with 2 requirements in one? References may be included within the project descriptions, provided that the required contact information is clearly identified. 28. Is there a particular format, sections or order the material must appear in? There is no mandatory format, but proposers should ensure their proposal addresses all required elements listed in the Proposal Content section of the RFP. ADDENDUM NO. 1 29. Are covers, cover letter, table of contents and divider tabs excluded from the 15-page limit? Covers, cover letters, table of contents, and divider tabs will not count toward the 15-page limit. All other proposal content should be included within the 15-page limit. 30. There is Line-Item option on the PlanetBids page. This is usually reserved for bids. Will the city be removing that and we upload our cost proposal in the Place eBid section instead? The Line-Item field in PlanetBids is not applicable to this RFP. Proposers may disregard this section and instead upload their Fee Proposal in the designated Fee Proposal upload area. 31. What is included as part of the 15-page limit? The 15-page limit applies to the main technical proposal content addressing the required sections of the RFP. Cover pages, cover letters, table of contents, and divider tabs do not count toward the page limit. Items that do not count toward the 15-page limit include: · Cover page · Cover letter · Table of contents · Divider tabs Proposers should ensure that the primary proposal content addressing the required sections of the RFP remains within the 15-page limit. 32. If an appendix is outside the 15-page limit, can the resumes be put in the appendix instead of the proposal text? Resumes may be included within the 15-page proposal limit, or proposers may choose to provide brief summaries of key personnel qualifications within the proposal. The City encourages proposers to present qualifications in a concise format consistent with the 15-page limit. Any supplemental materials provided should be limited and directly relevant to the proposal. 33. Please confirm Cover pages (front/back), Table of Contents and tabs are excluded from 15-page count. Cover pages (front and back), a table of contents, and divider tabs will not count toward the 15- page limit. The 15-page limit applies to the main technical proposal content responding to the requirements outlined in the Proposal Content section of the RFP. ADDENDUM NO. 1 34. Under Proposal Content you state we should one (1) separate PDF for the fee proposal. Later under the second bullet you state, “Also include the hourly rates of all personnel assigned to the City”. Please confirm we do not put our rates in this section of our response, and they are to be a separate upload. Under Proposal Content you state that proposers should submit one (1) separate PDF for the fee proposal. Later under the second bullet you state, “Also include the hourly rates of all personnel assigned to the City.” Please confirm that hourly rates should not be included in the technical proposal and should instead be provided as a separate upload. END