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City of San Luis Obispo – Public Works Administration SPECIFICATION NO. 5009.2024.TE On-Call Transportation Design Services APRIL 5, 2024 PREPARED BY ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. IN ASSOCIATION WITH GILPIN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING Page intentionally left blank for printing purposes. ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services 617 W 7TH STREET, SUITE 1103, LOS ANGELES, CA 90017 City of San Luis Obispo Public Works Administration Attn: Madeline Kacsinta 919 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 92401 (805) 781-7094 mkacsint@slocity.org RE: RFQ for On-Call Transportation Design Services, Specification No. 5009.2024.TE Dear Ms. Kacsinta and Members of the Selection Committee: Alta Planning + Design, Inc. (Alta) is pleased to submit our qualifications to provide On-Call Transportation Design Services for the City of San Luis Obispo (City). We understand from the Request for Qualifications that we will be called on to assist the City in delivering Capital Improvement Plan projects and to provide technical expertise for planning, engineering, and design of a wide range of transportation projects. Our specialized experience includes: Engineering Experience with an Implementation Focus: Alta’s engineering staff excel at assisting agencies with bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure implementation. Our civil and traffic engineering skills offer a perspective that goes beyond the standard – we consider roadway interactions and needs for public transit, bicycling, and walking in a comprehensive Complete Streets manner. We have designed a large number of, now-constructed, innovative intersections that have grown our toolbox of traffic solutions. The Alta team is also well-versed in the development of full plans, specifications, and estimates. Comprehensive Multimodal Planning and Analysis: Planning for multimodal and active transportation requires an interdisciplinary approach to develop solutions that address challenging issues. Our Civic Analytics team uses data-driven modeling to quantify project needs and benefits, resulting in more objective prioritization and stronger funding applications. Interdisciplinary Expertise: The preparation of technically sound and implementable plans requires a combination of urban design, transportation engineering, landscape architecture, education and safety programs, economic analysis, and public outreach skills. Alta provides all of these services in-house and offers them in a “studio” format with all disciplines collaborating as needed on design projects, resulting in higher quality outcomes. Local Knowledge and Commitment to the City: The Alta team has worked with San Luis Obispo (SLO) and communities across California on hundreds of local, county, and regional plans, as well as dozens of bikeways of all classifications. Our work on the ground in SLO gives us a unique understanding of the local challenges that must be addressed to achieve sustainable, multimodal communities. We developed the 10% directive striping plans for the separated Class IV bike facility along Higuera Street, helped the City obtain the construction funding through ATP, and are currently working towards the final designs for the project. Through our previous work on projects like the Active Transportation Plan Update and the City’s protected bikeway design standards, we are familiar with SLO’s character and opportunities, and its aspirations regarding safety improvements. Alta teaming partner, Gilplin Transportation Consulting (GTC) has advocated for and worked on many of the projects that have been implemented in the region in last decade and managed the production of the Cal Poly Bicycle Circulation and Safety Study. More recently, GTC has provided peer review services and is a trusted advisor for City staff. Alta stands ready to deliver exceptional on-call services, leveraging our extensive resources and subject experts. We are committed to prompt and effective responses to work order requests by the City. We hope to collaborate with you on the exciting endeavors that will result from this on-call. I, Vincent Hellens, ENV SP, QSD/P will be your point of contact for this RFQ process and project administration once the on-call contract is awarded. If you have questions or need further clarification on any portion of our submittal, please contact me at (213) 797-4445 or vincenthellens@altago.com. Sincerely, Vincent B. Hellens, Jr., ENV SP, QSD/P Principal Alta Planning + Design, Inc. APRIL 5, 2024 Steven Frieson, PE, LCI, ENV SP Chief Operating Officer, as duly authorized Alta Planning + Design, Inc. Page intentionally left blank for printing purposes. ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services Table of Contents 1. Submittal Forms ..............................................................................................06 a. Acknowledgment ..............................................................................................................07 b. Certificate of Insurance ...................................................................................................08 c. References ..........................................................................................................................09 d. Statement of Past Disqualifications ...............................................................................11 2. Qualifications ...................................................................................................12 a. Firm Experience ..................................................................................................................13 b. Staff Experience .................................................................................................................21 c. Redundancy of Staff .........................................................................................................22 d. Resumes ..............................................................................................................................23 e. Proximity and Staffing Levels .........................................................................................36 f. Statement of Disqualification ..........................................................................................36 g. Standard Hourly Billing Rates .........................................................................................37 h. List of Services ...................................................................................................................38 3. Work Program .................................................................................................42 a. Approach .............................................................................................................................43 b. Anticipated City Services ................................................................................................46 c. Additional Information .......................................................................................................47 Submittal Forms 01 7ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services 1. Submittal Forms a. Acknowledgment On-Call Transportation Design Services Page 8 of 20 SECTION D: PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL FORMS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The undersigned declares that she or he: Has carefully examined Specification No. 5009.2024.TE. Is thoroughly familiar with its content. Is authorized to represent the proposing firm; and Agrees to perform the work as set forth in the specification and this proposal. The undersigned further acknowledges that the proposal and all other material submitted in response to this RFQ may be subject to public disclosure as required by law. Firm Name and Address: Contact Name: Email: Fax: Phone: Signature of Authorized Representative: Date: INSURANCE CERTIFICATE Insurance Company’s A.M. Best Rating Certificate of insurance attached Alta Planning + Design, Inc. 617 W 7th Street, Suite 1103 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Steven Frieson, PE, LCI, ENV SP | Chief Operating Officer stevenfrieson@altago.com N/A 213.600.9224 April 5, 2024 8 ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services On-Call Transportation Design Services Page 8 of 20 SECTION D: PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL FORMS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The undersigned declares that she or he: Has carefully examined Specification No. 5009.2024.TE. Is thoroughly familiar with its content. Is authorized to represent the proposing firm; and Agrees to perform the work as set forth in the specification and this proposal. The undersigned further acknowledges that the proposal and all other material submitted in response to this RFQ may be subject to public disclosure as required by law. Firm Name and Address: Contact Name: Email: Fax: Phone: Signature of Authorized Representative: Date: INSURANCE CERTIFICATE Insurance Company’s A.M. Best Rating Certificate of insurance attached b. Certificate of Insurance A X SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE INSURER F : INSURER E : INSURER D : INSURER C : INSURER B : INSURER A : NAIC # NAME:CONTACT (A/C, No):FAX E-MAILADDRESS: PRODUCER (A/C, No, Ext):PHONE INSURED REVISION NUMBER:CERTIFICATE NUMBER:COVERAGES IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). 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Box 305191 Nashville, TN 372305191 USA Alta Planning + Design, Inc. 101 South Main St., Ste 2000 Portland, OR 97204 Evidence of Insurance 04/01/2024 1-877-945-7378 1-888-467-2378 certificates@wtwco.com Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company 23035 - A Liberty Insurance Corporation American Guarantee and Liability Insurance 42404 - A 26247 - A+ Allied World Surplus Lines Insurance Compa 24319 - A A 2,000,000 1,000,000 25,000 2,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 TB2-641-446161-053 12/31/2023 12/31/2024 B 5,000,000 12/31/202412/31/2023AS7-641-446161-043 C 10,000,000 AUC 8344746-00 12/31/2023 12/31/2024 10,000,000 WC7-641-446161-063B 1,000,000No12/31/2023 12/31/2024 1,000,000 1,000,000 D Professional Liab incl Pollution Each Claim Limit0313-8987 07/01/2023 07/01/2024 Policy Aggregate $5,000,000 $5,000,000 WTW Certificate Center Page 1 of 1 9ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services c. References On-Call Transportation Design Services Page 9 of 20 STATEMENT OF PAST CONTRACT DISQUALIFICATIONS The Consultant shall state whether it or any of its officers or employees who have a proprietary interest in it, has ever been disqualified, removed, or otherwise prevented from bidding on, or completing a federal, state, or local government project because of the violation of law, a safety regulation, or for any other reason, including but not limited to financial difficulties, project delays, or disputes regarding work or product quality, and if so to explain the circumstances. Do you have any disqualification as described in the above paragraph to declare? Yes No If yes, explain the circumstances. Executed on ______________________at _______________________________________ under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing is true and correct. ______________________________________ Signature of Authorized Consultant Representative REFERENCES Number of years engaged in providing the services included within the scope of the specifications under the present business name: _________ Describe fully the last three contracts performed by your firm that demonstrate your ability to provide the services included with the scope of the specifications. Attach additional pages if required. The City reserves the right to contact each of the references listed for additional information regarding your firm's qualifications. Reference No. 1 Customer Name Contact Individual Telephone & Email Street Address City, State, Zip Code Date of Services Contract Amount Description of Services Project Outcome On-Call Transportation Design Services Page 10 of 20 Reference No. 2 Customer Name Contact Individual Telephone & Email Street Address City, State, Zip Code Date of Services Contract Amount Description of Services Project Outcome Reference No. 3 Customer Name Contact Individual Telephone & Email Street Address City, State, Zip Code Date of Services Contract Amount Description of Services Project Outcome Sara Fine, Project Manager (510) 238-6241 | sfine@oaklandca.gov 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Bldg/Suite 4344 Oakland, CA 94612 2017-2020 $600,000 Alta assisted the City of Oakland in developing the Oakland Bicycle Plan Update, leading a diverse team of subject matter experts and community-based organizations as part of this community-driven project. The Plan, called “Let’s Bike Oakland,” is part of a more significant effort by OakDOT to practice equity- focused transportation planning. The Plan’s vision is for Oakland to be a bicycle-friendly City where bicycling provides affordable, safe, and healthy mobility for all Oaklanders. 18 The keystone of this project’s success was the approach to public outreach, which the Plan framed around advancing equity and inclusion. The Plan shares community input and how that information led to the proposed investment for every policy action, program idea, and infrastructure strategy. This has helped streamline grant funding and implementation with community support. City of Beverly Hills Jessie Holzer Carpenter, PTP, Transportation Planner (310) 285-1171 | jholzer@beverlyhills.org 455 N. Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 2022-Ongoing $200,000 Alta is working closely with the City of Beverly Hills to evaluate the feasibility of implementing a Class IIIB bicycle boulevard along Clifton Way and Le Doux Road. This bike boulevard will implement calmed neighborhood streets to connect bicyclists to the larger bikeway networks by including curb extensions and neighborhood traffic circles. This feasibility study identified a number of improvements to facilitate bicyclist and pedestrian movement through the area, including the first of its kind TOUCAN crossing at Wilshire Boulevard in the City, which Alta is now seeing through final design. The project began with an alternatives analysis, includes robust public engagement, demonstrations of infrastructure options, and will conclude with the design of the bike boulevard. City of Oakland 10 ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services On-Call Transportation Design Services Page 10 of 20 Reference No. 2 Customer Name Contact Individual Telephone & Email Street Address City, State, Zip Code Date of Services Contract Amount Description of Services Project Outcome Reference No. 3 Customer Name Contact Individual Telephone & Email Street Address City, State, Zip Code Date of Services Contract Amount Description of Services Project Outcome References (continued) City of El Monte Lee Torres, PE (626) 580-2055 | ltorres@elmonteca.gov 11333 Valley Boulevard El Monte, CA 91731 2020-ongoing $320,000 Alta is providing construction support services for the Merced Avenue Linear Park which is currently in construction. The linear park will be created in a new median, and will feature walking and biking paths, native plantings, stormwater capture, public art, shade trees, and play areas. Alta provided final plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) for the linear park design. The plans include curb ramp details, median plan and profile plans, grading details of the trail, landscape and irrigation plans, amenity details, and signing and striping plans. To date, Alta has worked with El Monte to support grant applications for construction funding, provided a range of concept designs, conducted extensive public outreach, and created a fly-through animation to build support for the project. An anticipated future phase will connect to and re-naturalize a local stream and provide a Class I path that joins with the nearby Rio Hondo Bike Path. New bicycle facilities on adjacent streets will connect to the Rio Hondo River Trail and the bicycle transportation network of neighboring South El Monte. 11ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services d. Statement of Past Disqualifications On-Call Transportation Design Services Page 9 of 20 STATEMENT OF PAST CONTRACT DISQUALIFICATIONS The Consultant shall state whether it or any of its officers or employees who have a proprietary interest in it, has ever been disqualified, removed, or otherwise prevented from bidding on, or completing a federal, state, or local government project because of the violation of law, a safety regulation, or for any other reason, including but not limited to financial difficulties, project delays, or disputes regarding work or product quality, and if so to explain the circumstances. Do you have any disqualification as described in the above paragraph to declare? Yes No If yes, explain the circumstances. Executed on ______________________at _______________________________________ under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing is true and correct. ______________________________________ Signature of Authorized Consultant Representative REFERENCES Number of years engaged in providing the services included within the scope of the specifications under the present business name: _________ Describe fully the last three contracts performed by your firm that demonstrate your ability to provide the services included with the scope of the specifications. Attach additional pages if required. The City reserves the right to contact each of the references listed for additional information regarding your firm's qualifications. Reference No. 1 Customer Name Contact Individual Telephone & Email Street Address City, State, Zip Code Date of Services Contract Amount Description of Services Project Outcome X N/A April 1, 2024 8:00 AM Qualifications 02 13ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services 2. Qualifications a. Firm Experience Services • Multimodal corridor engineering design • Bikeway and pedestrian facility design • Complete Streets • Traffic engineering • Construction documentation and administration • Landscape architecture and project design • Greenway and corridor plans • Safe Routes to School studies and plans • Public engagement, equity, and inclusion • Technical assistance and training • Bicycle and pedestrian integration with transit • Counts, surveys, and demand analysis • Bicycle parking design • GIS and mapping services • Education, encouragement, and marketing services • Bike share feasibility studies Alta was founded in 1996, when cities and communities were calling for safer streets for people walking and bicycling. We pioneered the field of active transportation, and evolved into a visionary multimodal practice. As a global leader in mobility innovation, we are dedicated to working across disciplines to address social justice, safety, and environmental resilience. Alta is a sustainable transportation consulting firm dedicated to creating active, healthy communities through planning, landscape architecture, engineering, and education/ encouragement programs EXPERIENCE PROVIDING ON-CALL SUPPORT Alta has extensive experience partnering with clients on hundreds of community-wide projects. Our work has taught us how to coordinate with multiple agencies and departments to achieve a consensus on goals, objectives, and implementation strategies while completing projects efficiently. Alta has experience in providing on-call transportation design, engineering, and planning services to cities and counties throughout California, including: • City of Carlsbad • City of Long Beach • City of Davis • City of Burlingame • City of Palo Alto • City of Monterey • City of Encinitas • City of Huntington Beach • City of Carpinteria • City of Modesto • Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation • Los Angeles Department of Transportation • Orange County Transportation Authority • Western Riverside County • Tahoe Regional Planning Agency • City of Fremont • City of Berkeley • City of San Jose • City of Oakland • City of San Luis Obispo • Southern California Association of Governments • Santa Clara County • City of Menlo Park 14 ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services CLIENT City of San Luis Obispo CONTACT Adam Fukushima Active Transportation Manager City of San Luis Obispo (805) 781-7100 afukushima@slocity.org RELEVANCE 3 Complete Streets 3 Separated (Class IV) Bike Lanes 3 CEQA Exemption 3 Caltrans Encroachment Permit CLIENT City of Oakland, Dept of Transportation (OakDOT) CONTACTS Pablo Miras Civil Engineer OakDOT (510) 238-6606 pmiras@oaklandca.gov RELEVANCE 3 Caltrans permitting 3 PS&E 3 ADA Compliance 3 Traffic Calming 3 Civil Design 14 ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services South Higuera Complete Streets SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA | 2021-ONGOING The South Higuera Complete Streets Project will dramatically increase safety for residents who wish to walk or bike to work, school, grocery stores, parks, transit, and downtown San Luis Obispo. The project includes 4.6 miles of Class IV protected bike lanes, buffered bike lanes, various intersection improvements (like LPIs, high visibility crosswalks), HAWK beacon, RRFB, curb ramp upgrades, neighborhood traffic circles, and a pedestrian plaza. Alta is currently providing final design plans, specifications, and estimates for the South Higuera Complete Streets project. In addition, Alta is providing Caltrans encroachment permit and coordination support over the US 101 freeway. Alta is providing final design of approximately six miles of roadway within the City of Oakland. The project is being done on a tight timeline to accommodate the City’s planned pavement rehabilitation schedule. For 73rd Avenue and Bancroft Avenue, Alta produced signing and striping plans, specifications, and estimates and is currently providing construction support services. For High Street, Alta prepared a traffic analysis, developed recommendations including ADA compliant pedestrian refuge islands, speed cushions, signing and striping, and curb ramp designs—and is currently providing construction support for the traffic calming improvements. In addition, Alta supported the City in its efforts to secure a Caltrans Encroachment permit for the project which included a design standard decision document (DSDD). City of Oakland Multi-Corridor Civil Design Services OAKLAND, CA | 2020-ONGOING Photo Credit: Pablo Miras Example Projects 15ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services CLIENT City of Oakland CONTACT Suty Komonesko City of Oakland (510) 444-2489 skomsonkeo@oaklandca.gov RELEVANCE 3 Bikeway design 3 Safety improvements 3 Streetscape design and improvements 3 Caltrans permitting 3 NEPA Clearance CLIENT City of Sunnyvale CONTACT Richard Chen, PE Senior Engineer City of Sunnyvale (408) 730-7414 rchen@sunnyvale.ca.gov RELEVANCE 3 Traffic calming 3 Safety improvements 3 Intersection infrastructure improvements 3 Signing & striping 3 Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon 15ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services Alta is the lead consultant for final PS&E and outreach and services for City of Oakland’s 7th Street Connection Project. This project is a complete corridor revision including protected bike lanes, transit islands, curb ramp upgrades, signal improvements, and protected intersections between Mandela Parkway and Martin Luther King Jr. Way. This project has unique outreach and design implications since it proposes changes to one of the main access routes to the Port of Oakland and provides improved bicycle and pedestrian access to the West Oakland BART station from other bicycle infrastructure projects in Oakland along Mandela Parkway and Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Not only are we providing design and outreach services we are supporting the City will Caltrans encroachment permits, geotechnical/ pavement analysis, utility coordination, NEPA clearances, traffic analysis and signal plans, and support during construction. 7th Street Connection OAKLAND, CA | 2023-ONGOING The Sunnyvale SNAIL Neighborhood Improvements Project is a safety improvement project that includes the addition of new traffic calming measures and infrastructure improvements at multiple intersections within the SNAIL neighborhood in Sunnyvale, CA. Improvements consist of new curb ramps, curb extensions, Class II & III protected bike facilities, high visibility crosswalks, new signage & striping, and a new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at the intersection of San Miguel Avenue and Duane Avenue. Alta provided overall project management and final PS&E for this project and is currently providing construction support services. The project was funded through ATP Cycle 3 and delivered to the City within 8 months to secure the E-76 for construction. In addition, Alta prepared all necessary R/W and Caltrans exhibit forms and coordinated with CTC for construction allocation. SNAIL Neighborhood Improvements SUNNYVALE, CA | 2021-ONGOING 16 ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services CLIENT Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering (LABOE or StreetsLA) CONTACT Kitty Siu, P.E., ENV SP Civil Engineer Street Improvement Division (213) 485-4623 kitty.siu@lacity.org RELEVANCE 3 Stakeholder coordination 3 ADA pedestrian improvements 3 Robust project management 3 Site assessments CLIENT City of Banning CONTACT Nate Smith, PE Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer (951) 922-3182 nsmith@banningca.gov RELEVANCE 3 Complete Streets 3 Urban design 3 Downtown revitalization 3 Bicycle/pedestrian/ transportation integration Alta is currently working with the LABOE on prioritized infrastructure improvements that promote efficient modes of travel and focus on safety, inclusion, and sustainability. The projects are driven by LABOE’s partnerships with LADOT which is utilizing Measure M and local funds to enhance traffic safety at desired destinations throughout the 12 Council Districts in the City. The projects are the Backlog Reduction Program, Vision Zero Initiative, and South Bay MSP Curb Ramps, and Traffic Infrastructure Facilities which includes upgrading over 180 non-ADA compliant curb ramps to the City’s current standard plan (S-442-6). The Measure M multi-year program funding source requires the project schedule to be condensed and expedited. Alta is committed to the ambitious schedule and is currently delivering the design on-time and within budget. TOS 8 Curb Ramp Designs at Various Locations LOS ANGELES, CA | 2021-ONGOING Alta worked with the City of Banning on the development of a Downtown Revitalization and Complete Streets Plan. The plan is aimed at expanding and improving circulation, options, and safety for all travel modes. It incorporates streetscape and public realm enhancements, and establishes a framework for attracting new investment and redevelopment. Alta developed three conceptual design treatments along the city’s downtown main street, exploring approaches to bicycle and pedestrian connectivity and comfort, urban design, urban greening, and revitalization. A preferred alternative, informed by a series of pop-ups, workshops, surveys, and meetings, was approved in January 2024. Banning Downtown Revitalization and Complete Streets Plan BANNING, CA | 2022-2024 17ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services CLIENT Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) (Owner) Ecology Action (Prime) CONTACT Amelia Conlen Senior Transportation Planner TAMC (831) 775-4404 amelia@tamcmonterey.org RELEVANCE 3 SRTS Plan 3 Traffic safety improvements 3 Cost estimation CLIENT City of Bishop CONTACT Elaine Kabala Executive Director Eastern Sierra Council of Governments (760) 878-8800 ekabala@escog.ca.gov.com RELEVANCE 3 Connectivity and mobility planning 3 Bicycle and pedestrian planning and design 3 Public engagement 3 Concept design Alta supported a collaborative effort to develop a SRTS plan, working with the Transportation Agency for Monterey County, the City of Salinas, Monterey County Health Department, Ecology Action and four Salinas school districts. Alta’s planners and engineers attended walk audits with project partners and interview school officials to gather information about walking, biking and traffic safety concerns in the immediate vicinity of Salinas schools. Alta worked with Ecology Action to develop infrastructure recommendations based on observations, public outreach, and safety data and finalize those recommendations with approval from the project stakeholders. Alta developed planning level cost estimates for the infrastructure recommendations and design pop-up infrastructure demonstrations at select locations in the study area. Once the SRTS plan was developed by Ecology Action, Alta reviewed and commented on the plan and provide other technical support as needed. Salinas Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Plan SALINAS, CA | 2020-2022 Bishop Downtown Specific Plan and Mixed-Use Overlay BISHOP, CA | 2020-2022 Alta led the development of a Downtown Specific Plan and Mixed-Use Overlay that establishes a framework for guiding the growth, function, and aesthetic of Bishop’s city center. Alta completed this work, and the associated CEQA analysis to create holistic guidance for creating a vibrant pedestrian-friendly environment in the downtown area while also maintaining and complimenting the City’s distinct small-town character at the eastern edge of the Sierra Mountains. The Plan and Overlay were created through a collaborative process with city officials and staff, stakeholders, and residents. This work establishes development regulations, building and signage design guidelines, mobility recommendations, and implementation strategies. These components will help Bishop meet the vision shared by these partners for growth management, housing, mobility enhancements, and a cohesive downtown corridor. 18 ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services Parkway Drive and Denholm Drive Traffic Calming Plan with Class IV Bike Lanes and Merced Avenue Linear Park EL MONTE, CA | 2020-ONGOING Alta is working with the City of El Monte to transform communities by calming traffic and improving roadway safety on Merced Ave, Parkway Drive and Denholm Drive through implementation of a center running Linear Park with Class I Multi-Use Path and a protected Class IV Bikeway. Alta is leading the traffic calming plan for Parkway and Denholm Drives, creating a new Class IV bicycle facility with landscaped medians that provide a buffer from vehicular traffic. The project will include the design of a total of 38 curb ramps, including uni- directional, mid-block uni-directional, and directional ramps. The existing speed humps along the corridor have been removed, as the new bikeway provides traffic calming for this historically highspeed corridor. The linear park construction is complete and construction for the bikeway is anticipated for summer of 2024. CLIENT City of El Monte CONTACT Lee Torres, PE City Engineer City of El Monte 11333 Valley Boulevard El Monte, CA 91731 (626) 580-2055 ltorres@elmonteca.gov RELEVANCE 3 Pavement rehabilitation 3 Signing and striping 3 Streetscape improvements 3 ADA curb ramp, sidewalk, and driveway design 3 Utility coordination 3 Multimodal planning, engineering, and facility 3 Safety improvements CLIENT City of South Pasadena CONTACT Ted Gerber Director of Public Works (626) 403-7240 tgerber@southpasadenaca.gov RELEVANCE 3 Demonstration project 3 Complete Streets 3 Community engagement 3 Traffic calming The South Pasadena Slow Streets Program consists of the design and implementation of four demonstration projects intended to improve walking and bicycling conditions for residents. On three residential corridors, the project team designed temporary Slow Streets installations including bike lanes, curb extensions, and median refuges. These demonstrations were installed in fall 2023 and have been well-received by residents, who would like many of the changes to become permanent. The fourth project corridor is Mission Street in the city’s central business district. Alta is working closely with City staff to design a reconfiguration that will slow traffic, introduce parklets, and encourage more people to go downtown by improving the overall experience along the corridor. South Pasadena Slow Streets Program SOUTH PASADENA, CA | 2021-ONGOING 19ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services CLIENT Caltrans (owner) Arup (prime) CLIENT CONTACT Paul Moore Project Manager Arup (310) 578-4400 paul.moore@arup.com RELEVANCE 3 Multi-jurisdictional Coordination 3 Multimodal planning 3 Climate resiliency 3 Work with Caltrans CLIENT City of Culver City CONTACT Diana Szymanski Associate Engineer (310) 253-5623 Diana.Szymanski@culvercity.org RELEVANCE 3 Caltrans protocol support 3 Separated bikeway design 3 Traffic analysis 3 Signal design 3 Class IV bikeway design 3 Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK) 3 Construction support Pacific Coast Highway Adaptation Strategy VENTURA COUNTY, CA | 2022–2023 Alta worked with Caltrans as part of a team to develop interim and long-term solutions for climate resilience and active transportation along the Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1) through Ventura County. The project team assessed existing and future risks in climate resilience and active transportation safety and mobility. Alta identified bicycle and pedestrian mobility needs and made recommendations that address these needs while aligning with climate change adaptation measures. Alta’s role involved establishing techniques and planning-level concepts that account for the proposed resilience measures while also better accommodating the safety and mobility needs of bicyclists and pedestrians along the corridor. These recommendations established a decision making toolkit for Caltrans to apply to this and other sections of the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and similarly threatened roadways throughout the state. Alta led the conceptual design, outreach, and preparation of construction documents for Culver City’s first separated bikeway on Elenda Street, as well as neighborhood improvements to create Safe Routes to La Ballona Elementary. The Alta team led a community engagement strategy which included a demonstration of the Class IV protected bike improvements. The separated bikeway design included parking and traffic analysis, streetscape and pedestrian lighting, striping, and bicycle signal design at two major boulevards. The neighborhood greenway improvements included over 25 ADA compliant curb extensions with green infrastructure to treat stormwater runoff, one raised crosswalk, two pedestrian hybrid beacons (HAWK), five traffic signal modifications, pedestrian refuge island, street lighting, and high visibility crosswalks at all crossing locations. This project was federally funded through Caltrans and Alta supported with Caltrans Local Assistance Project Manual protocols. The project was designed and constructed on time and within budget. La Ballona Elementary Protected Bike Lane and SRTS CULVER CITY, CA | 2017—2020 CLIENT City of San Luis Obispo CONTACT Adam Fukushima Transportation Manager afukushima@slocity.org (805) 781-7100 RELEVANCE 3 Work with City of SLO 3 Active transportation planning 3 Bikeway and intersection improvements 3 On-Call contract Alta was retained by the City of San Luis Obispo to assist the City with their update to their Active Transportation Plan, which is an expansion from their Bicycle Master Plan. Alta performed specific network analysis related to low-stress bikeways as well as improving comfort of intersections for pedestrians. Alta has been assisting the City with various design review and other on-call items through this contract as well. San Luis Obispo Active Transportation Plan Update SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA | 2018-2021 20 ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services CLIENT City of Beverly Hills CONTACT Jessie Holzer Carpenter Transportation Planner 345 Foothill Road Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (310) 285-1171 jholzer@beverlyhills.org RELEVANCE 3 Bike Boulevard design 3 Engagement 3 Safety improvements 3 Feasibility study 3 Demonstration event 3 Alternatives analysis Alta is working closely with the City of Beverly Hills to evaluate the feasibility of implementing a Class IIIB bicycle boulevard along Clifton Way and Le Doux Road. Once implemented, the bike boulevard will calm neighborhood streets to connect bicyclists to the larger bikeway network, will make it easier to bike and walk through the neighborhoods, and will help people access the new LACMTA D (Purple) Line stations at Wilshire Boulevard and La Cienega. The project began with an alternatives analysis, includes robust public engagement, demonstrations of infrastructure options, and will conclude with the design of the bike boulevard. This feasibility study identified a number of improvements to facilitate bicyclist and pedestrian movement through the area, including a TOUCAN crossing at Wilshire Boulevard, which Alta is now seeing through final design. Clifton-Le Doux Bike Boulevard Feasibility Study BEVERLY HILLS, CA | 2022-ONGOING 21ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services Jeff Knowles, AICP Transportation Planning QA/QC Manager Jeff has over 15 years of experience managing transportation planning projects throughout California. He brings a well- rounded understanding of transportation planning and design principles to his work. Jeff will oversee the quality of all planning related work from this On-Call. Adrian Esteban, PE, PMP Engineering QA/QC Manager Adrian has over 26 years of experience in project management and active transportation design and engineering. He specializes in oversight and quality control for engineering projects, and will oversee the quality of all engineering-related work from the Alta team. James Powell, PLA Landscape Architecture QA/QC Manager James has over 23 years of experience in transportation design projects, including streetscapes and urban design, downtown and corridor planning, feasibility and implementation, green infrastructure, protected bikeway design, and evaluation frameworks. James will oversee the quality of all landscape architecture related work from the Alta team. Joe Gilpin Transportation Advisor Joe is a national expert in bicycle and pedestrian facility design with over 20 years of experience. He lived in San Luis Obispo for a decade as a graduate of Cal Poly and helped launch the SLO County Bicycle Coalition from 2003-2006 as the Executive Director and a board member. Joe will advise the Alta team throughout this on-call. b. Staff Experience PROJECT TEAM Alta has assembled a multi-disciplinary team to provide qualified consultant services to the City of San Luis Obispo. Alta Principals Vincent Hellens, Jr., ENV SP, QSD/P, Point-of-Contact and Contract Manager; Jeff Knowles, AICP, Transportation Planning QA/QC Manager; Adrian Esteban, PE, Engineering QA/QC Manager; James Powell, PLA, Landscape Architecture QA/QC Manager; and Joe Gilpin, Transportation Advisor are key senior staff at Alta who will provide project guidance, quality control and review, and manage the team for task order solicitations. Depending on task orders, Alta will select a Project Manager and team from our highly qualified staff of engineers, planners, and designers who are passionate about improving multimodal transportation networks and connectivity in San Luis Obispo. The following are spotlights for our project team leadership. Full resumes for proposed staff can be found in section 2.d. Resumes. Spotlights Vincent Hellens, Jr., ENV SP, QSD/P Point-of-Contact & Contract Manager Vincent has over 18 years of experience managing and leading large and small transportation engineering and design projects from planning and design phases through construction. He has delivered active transportation projects including pedestrian ADA improvements, Complete Streets, Class IV bikeways, trails, and roadway rehabilitations. Vincent has local experience which makes him uniquely qualified to serve as Contract Manager and main Point-of-Contact with the City of San Luis Obispo. Vincent is currently managing the South Higuera Complete Streets project with the City, providing final design plans, specifications, and estimates. 22 ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services c. Staff Redundancy Alta provides a deep bench of technical staff providing design, engineering, planning, GIS expertise, and administrative support. The Alta team has the capability to efficiently take on new work with short notice and integrate project deadlines into our existing workload. The staff for each individual project will be selected based on the needs of the project and the expertise of the staff. Alta is large enough to shift project work among staff and offices as needed to match the needs of a given project. This will provide the City with the most experienced staff for each project type, and allows Alta to efficiently complete quality work on schedule and within budget. 23ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services d. Resumes Vincent Hellens, Jr., ENV SP, QSD/P Point of Contact & Contract Manager YEARS AT ALTA 5 years YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 18 years EDUCATION BS, Civil Engineering, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, 2007 AREAS OF EXPERTISE Bikeway and trail design Complete Streets design Pedestrian ADA accessibility and Roadway Designs REGISTRATIONS ENV SP, Envision Sustainable Professional QSD/P, Qualified SWPPP Developer and Practitioner PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS APWA: SoCal Chapter President/Board Member APWA: SoCal Chapter Public Works Institute Co-Chair 2016 APWA Emerging Leader Academy Graduate 2015 APWA SoCal Emerging Leader Award Recipient Vincent has over 18 years of experience managing and designing large and small public works infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction. His project management approach involves focusing on the needs of his clients while staying flexible and adaptable through the life of the project. He has delivered active transportation projects including pedestrian ADA improvements, Complete Streets, Class IV bikeways, trails, and roadway rehabilitations. Vincent’s relationship-driven leadership style has resulted in cohesive, goal-oriented teams that create positive results across a variety of situations. In addition, Vincent is responsive and maintains an open line of communication with his clients which allows him to report progress, identify problems, assign priorities, receive feedback, and document progress. He delivers projects by providing purpose, clear direction, and motivation to the project team. Relevant Experience South Higuera Street Complete Street, San Luis Obispo, CA Vincent is managing the design and implementation of quick-build infrastructure improvements, including a separated bikeway, along Higuera Street. After helping the City secure grant funding, he helped take concepts to final design and is now developing PS&E for improvements. This Complete Streets project includes 4.6 miles of protected bike lanes, buffered bike lanes, various intersection improvements, a HAWK beacon, RRFB, curb ramp upgrades, neighborhood traffic circles, and a pedestrian plaza. SNAIL Neighborhood Active Transportation Improvements, Sunnyvale, CA Vincent is serving as Principal-in-Charge for this Cycle 3 ATP grant-funded project, which is designing pedestrian and bicyclist improvements in the SNAIL neighborhood of Sunnyvale. Project deliverables include environmental process and PS&E development for sidewalk and bikeway improvements at multiple locations throughout the neighborhood. Western Our Way, Los Angeles, CA Alta is providing civil engineering design, stakeholder engagement, traffic engineering, and landscape design for the PA/ED phase of the Western Our Way project. Currently, the infrastructure along Western Avenue prioritizes vehicular travel which has resulted in a high rate of collisions and injuries. This project will transform a 4.5 mile stretch of Western Avenue by providing traffic safety and multimodal improvements including curb extensions, landscaped medians, traffic signal upgrades, and other pedestrian enhancements. Vincent is serving as Principal-in-Charge. Garces Memorial Circle Enhancement, Bakersfield, CA Vincent serves as Principal-in-Charge for this project, which will include bicycle and pedestrian improvements in conjunction with the Caltrans SR 204 Enhancements Project, which includes all improvements within Caltrans state right-of-way underneath SR 204. Proposed improvements include curb extensions, median improvements, bicycle and pedestrian striping improvements, ADA curb ramps, and landscaping improvements. 24 ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services Adrian Esteban, PE, PMP Engineering QA/QC YEARS AT ALTA 6 years YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 27 years EDUCATION MBA, Management, University of Oregon, Lundquist College of Business, 2004 BS, Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, College of Engineering, 1997 AREAS OF EXPERTISE Quality control and engineering oversight Concept to construction document development Roadway design Trail design Safe Routes to School design ADA design Alternative analysis REGISTRATIONS Professional Engineer: OR (#71287); CA (#62795); WA (#46173); CO (#0047410) Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Metro Transportation Policy Alternatives Committee, Portland, OR, 2013-2017 Metro Regional Travel Options Subcommittee Member, Portland, OR, 2009-2012 Adrian is a Professional Engineer with over 27 years of experience in project management and active transportation design. Adrian is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute and has gained a strong understanding of project management principles, methods, and techniques through his direct experience. He has worked for state and local agencies completing preliminary alignment analysis and cost estimating, final design, and construction documents for bicycle, and pedestrian safety improvement projects. He is known by clients for his high-quality work, excellent professional ethic, leadership skills, accountability, and decision-making capabilities. Adrian is fluent in Spanish and facilitates meetings in Spanish, translating technical information to help community members better understand project vision, objectives, benefits, and impacts. Relevant Experience TOS 8 Curb Ramp Improvements at Various Locations, Los Angeles, CA As QA/QC Manager, Adrian oversees the design and construction of 182 ADA ramps across the City of Los Angeles. This work has included site visits, PS&E preparation, and utility and stakeholder coordination. The infrastructure improvements promote efficient modes of travel with a focus on safety, inclusion, and sustainability around Los Angeles. Multi-Corridor Civil Design Services, Oakland, CA Adrian is the QA/QC Manager for the final design of approximately six miles of roadway within the City of Oakland. The project is on a tight timeline to accommodate the City’s planned pavement rehabilitation schedule. For 73rd Avenue and Bancroft Avenue, Alta produced signing and striping plans, specifications, and estimates, and is currently providing construction support services. For High Street, Alta prepared a traffic analysis, developed recommendations including ADA compliant pedestrian refuge islands and curb ramp designs, and is currently providing full civil design for the traffic calming improvements. In addition, Alta is supporting the City to secure a Caltrans Encroachment permit for the project. Addison Bicycle Boulevard, Berkeley, CA Adrian served as a Senior Engineering Associate to bring the existing conceptual design up to final design status. As prime consultant, Alta led all work including signing and striping plans, design of a rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) crossing, utility coordination, lighting evaluations and designs for the corridor crosswalks, development of technical specifications, and estimating construction costs for the project. Alta also collaborated with City staff to conduct public outreach for the project. This included Alta hosting a virtual open house that included a brief presentation, a panel discussion, and a question-answer session. 25ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services Jeff Knowles, AICP Transportation Planning QA/QC YEARS AT ALTA 8 years YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 15 years EDUCATION Master of City and Regional Planning, University of Pennsylvania, 2009 BA, History, Rhodes College, 2006 AREAS OF EXPERTISE Grant funding Master planning Feasibility studies Traffic calming Safe Routes to School REGISTRATIONS American Institute of Certified Planners (#026414) Jeff brings 15 years of experience working with multi-disciplinary teams of planners, landscape architects, and engineers, having assisted over 100 local governments and regional agencies in the planning, fundraising, design, and construction of bikeways, trails, parks and open spaces. Jeff works with communities across the country to develop pedestrian and bicycle master plans, trail and separated bikeway feasibility studies, traffic calming designs, Safe Routes to School plans, tactical urbanism demonstrations, competitive grant proposals, and much more. He has raised over $104 million in competitive grant funding for non-motorized infrastructure projects in California, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Relevant Experience East Oakland Neighborhood Bike Routes Concept Development and Grant Application, CA Alta developed conceptual designs, cost estimates, and a statewide Active Transportation Program grant application for six miles of bike boulevards in east Oakland. These routes were prioritized by the community through the creation of Let’s Bike Oakland, the City’s award-winning bicycle master plan process (also led by Alta). The California Transportation Commission awarded $17 million to implement this application. Ney Avenue Traffic Calming, Oakland, CA Alta developed a traffic calming plan for the Ney Avenue neighborhood in east Oakland. During the COVID pandemic, Alta conducted a socially distanced outdoor outreach activity where traffic calming features were demonstrated with cones and spray chalk. Community members were able to evaluate designs and given their own piece of chalk to make design modifications in the field. Jeff served as the Project Manager and Outreach Lead for this project. Menlo Park Transportation Master Plan and Transportation Impact Fee Program Update, CA Alta was a part of a consulting team working with the City of Menlo Park in the preparation of a Transportation Master Plan. The team assisted the City with transportation planning, developing goals and metrics to assess the circulation system, community engagement, and project prioritization. Alta worked to identify a comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian network and present infrastructure strategies to resolve network gaps and enhance active transportation comfort and safety. Jeff served as Project Manager for Alta. Horton Street Bicycle Boulevard Temporary Traffic Calming, Emeryville, CA Alta worked with the City of Emeryville to design temporary, experimental traffic calming measures in order to enhance one of the City’s designated bicycle boulevards, Horton Street. For this project, Alta prepared three alternative designs for the corridor, including shared-lane and directional pavement markings, horizontal deflection and vertical deflection, and reduction in travelway width. Jeff presented the alternatives to members of the public and the Emeryville Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee and gathered feedback through small group activities. A preferred alternative was installed in 2016. 26 ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services YEARS AT ALTA 11 years YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 23 years EDUCATION MLA, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 2013 BA, Humanities, New College of Florida, 2001 AREAS OF EXPERTISE Streetscape design Green infrastructure Trail planning, feasibility, and design Complete Streets Landscape design Urban corridors and downtowns REGISTRATIONS Professional Landscape Architect: CA (#6416) PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Presenter 2023 Trails and Greenways Conference: Trails as Resilient Infrastructure Session Chair: 2021 CA Trails and Greenways Conference: Multi-Benefit Neighborhood Greenways Presenter: 2020 Rain or Shine —Soaking Up Success— Council for Watershed Health Session Chair: 2018 CA Trails and Greenways Conference: Data-Driven Trail Prioritization Session Chair: 2017 CA Trails & Greenways Conference: Pocket Trails: Small Trails, Big Impact Session Chair: 2015 Trails & Greenways Conference: Trails & Agriculture -- Bridging Productive & Recreational Landscapes James Powell, PLA, ASLA Landscape Architecture QA/QC Manager James brings a wide range of solutions to his work, drawing upon experience managing and leading design processes in a variety of settings. He takes a multidisciplinary and multi-benefit approach to design, where safety, comfort, user experience, and environmental benefits are prioritized. He has completed successful projects that span trail planning across regional and local scales, complete streets, grant writing, feasibility, construction documents, and construction support. These projects have included streetscape and urban design, downtown and corridor planning, feasibility and implementation, green infrastructure, protected bikeway design, trail prioritization modeling, and evaluation frameworks. He has hands-on experience managing diverse project teams and a deep familiarity with current project management, design, and analysis tools. Relevant Experience Planning and Development of the Banning Downtown Revitalization and Complete Streets Plan, Banning, CA Alta worked with the City of Banning on the development of a Downtown Revitalization and Complete Streets Plan. The plan is aimed at expanding and improving circulation, options, and safety for all travel modes. It incorporates streetscape and public realm enhancements, and establishes a framework for attracting new investment and redevelopment. James served as Principal-in-Charge. Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements for Ojai Avenue/SR 150 and Maricopa Highway/SR 33, Ojai, CA Alta is providing professional design services to prepare Plans, Specifications, and Estimates and Project Approval for this pedestrian and bicycle safety improvement project. The proposed design includes Class II and Class IV bike lanes on along the 2.75-mile road corridor and includes landscaping and sidewalk infill improvements. James is serving as Landscape Architect for the project, providing design and quality control for new street trees, parkways, and median planting areas. Merced Avenue Linear Park and Traffic Calming Improvements, El Monte, CA Alta designed a linear park, bike path, and walking path in a new median on a wide two-lane residential street to help calm traffic, prevent speeding (common on the street), capture and clean stormwater, allow residents to recreate and relax with benches, picnic areas, fitness equipment, and play areas, and add much-needed park space to the community. The project includes a promotional video and flythrough animation, public outreach in-person, virtually, via mailers, and text banking. James served as Project Manager and Landscape Architect for the project, coordinating civil, hydrology, landscape, and amenity design, public outreach, and final PS&E. 27ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services Ashley Haire, PhD, PE, ENV SP Transportation Planning/Engineering Project Manager YEARS AT ALTA 3 years YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 24 years EDUCATION PhD, Civil (Transportation) Engineering, University of Texas, Austin, 2009 MS, Civil (Transportation) Engineering, University of Arizona, 2004 BS, Civil Engineering, University of Arizona, 2000 AREAS OF EXPERTISE Bikeway design Pedestrian facility design Safety analyses and Vision Zero REGISTRATIONS Professional Engineer: CA (#C81212), AZ (#72088), CO (#0051401), TX (#111025), MA (#53856), UT (#10288633-2202) Envision Sustainability Professional, Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure, (#35642) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals District 7 Representative, Pasadena Walks Advisory Committee Transportation Research Board Pedestrian Committee (ACH10) Transportation Research Board Bicycle Committee (ACH20) Ashley is a licensed civil engineer in California with extensive experience managing multimodal transportation projects from the perspectives of both the private and public sector. She oversees design and planning for balanced transportation networks with a focus on active transportation projects that enhance mobility and prioritize safety for all users. Ashley has prepared engineering and planning documents for local and regional clients, developed state and federal guidance regarding integrated transportation systems, and has taught advanced university courses and practitioner trainings. She is skilled in viewing transportation projects comprehensively and methodically and in communicating complex technical concepts to stakeholders in understandable ways. Relevant Experience Culver City Complete Streets Design Guidelines, CA As Project Manager, Ashley is working closely with Culver City to develop a comprehensive Complete Streets Design Guidelines document to guide future growth in the city. These guidelines consolidate past plan documents and integrate the latest best practices in Complete Streets design to establish a measurable path forward for Culver City street reconstruction and land development. The project includes deep analysis of the City’s vision and goals and establishes an evaluation framework for Complete Streets implementation, while basing that implementation on national and state-level regulations and the most up-to-date planning and design guidance. The guidelines document will include renderings and easy-to-understand text and graphics based on Culver City street typologies and be readily available to practitioners in street design and development. South Pasadena Slow Streets Program, CA Ashley is Project Manager for the South Pasadena Slow Streets program in which Alta developed design drawings for four demonstration projects. The improvements include a variety of treatments geared towards active mobility, safety, and traffic calming. Elements such as bike lanes, pedestrian refuges, and curb extensions will be implemented on three local residential streets and in school zones. On Mission Street, the city’s central business street, roadway reconfiguration will make parklets and other Complete Streets features feasible. Clifton-Le Doux Bike Boulevard Feasibility Study, Beverly Hills, CA Ashley is leading this feasibility study as its Project Manager, guiding the public engagement, alternatives analysis, demonstrations of infrastructure options, and design of a new Class IIIB bike boulevard through Beverly Hills. This bike boulevard will implement calmed neighborhood streets to connect bicyclists to the larger bikeway network as well as two new LACMTA D (Purple) Line stations. The project included a one-day demonstration event to illustrate the benefits of traffic circles and curb extensions. It also includes the conceptual design of the entire corridor, including a TOUCAN bicyclist and pedestrian crossing at Wilshire Boulevard. 28 ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services Joe Gilpin Transportation Advisor YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 22 years EDUCATION MS, Transportation Planning, Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom, 2002 BS, Civil Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, 2001 AREAS OF EXPERTISE Protected intersection design Street design Innovative on-street bicycle design Guideline development Bicycle and pedestrian design training PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide, Trainings: San Diego (CA), Charlotte (NC), Atlanta (GA), Tucson (AZ), Los Angeles (CA), Chicago (IL), Lincoln (NE) National Highway Institute Bicycle and Pedestrian Design Trainings: Columbus (OH), Helena (MT), Columbia (SC) Complete Streets/Design Guidelines Training: Ohio DOT, Lake Tahoe, Michigan DOT, Columbia (SC), Lincoln (NE) “Lessons Learned: Evolution of the Protected Intersection”, Alta Planning + Design, 2015 Joe is a national expert in bicycle and pedestrian facility design with over 20 years of experience in pedestrian and bicycle projects. He has provided project oversight and quality control for complete street projects in communities varying in size across North America. Joe has been delivering technical trainings and project design direction as a core part of his career since 2012 for many different types of clients and organizations. In 2023, Joe decided to create a company dedicated to providing these services. Joe is a NACTO Certified Trainer in addition to his NHI certification and was on the list of NHI Instructors of Excellence for 2023. Joe lived in San Luis Obispo for a decade as a graduate of Cal Poly and helped launch the SLO County Bicycle Coalition from 2003-2006 as the Executive Director and a board member. Joe is familiar with the community and understands the city from a handlebar perspective. Relevant Experience San Luis Obispo Active Transportation Plan Update, CA* Alta helped the City of San Luis Obispo update to their Active Transportation Plan, which is an expansion from their Bicycle Master Plan. Alta performed specific network analysis related to low-stress bikeways as well as improving comfort of intersections for pedestrians. This work included existing conditions analysis, mapping and modeling services, recommendations and implementation assistance, and graphic support for the updated plan. Joe was Alta’s Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager for this effort. Prado Rd & South Higuera Protected Intersection, San Luis Obispo, CA Joe was retained at two stages in the project development to review engineering designs for the upcoming Prado Road and South Higuera protected intersection. In both cases, Joe reviewed plans, suggested improvements and participated in meetings with the prime consultant and city staff. City of San Luis Obispo Standard Drawings, CA Joe led the development of city standard details for the provision of Class IV protected bike lanes. These drawings considered constrained, unconstrained, full-build raised facilities as well as street level retrofits. Middle Ave Protected Intersection, Menlo Park, CA Joe is currently assisting Menlo Park with the design of a customized protected intersection that will link neighborhoods to a new underpass under the Caltrain railroad tracks. The intersection is constrained which has made providing key features challenging. An improved design is currently undergoing public review. Treatments include green bicycle lanes, cycle tracks, branding and wayfinding, intersection treatments, and traffic calming. The bicycle boulevard projects built the city’s bicycle network by linking schools, parks, and job centers and establishing a brand of high- quality facilities to attract additional ridership. *Indicates work completed with previous firm (Alta). 29ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services Scott Shepard, PE Civil Engineering Project Manager YEARS AT ALTA 2 years YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 13 years EDUCATION BS, Civil Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA AREAS OF EXPERTISE Large Infrastructure Project Management Cycle Track Design Intersection Design and Re-alignment Signal timing, signal design, traffic control Construction Administration and Inspection REGISTRATIONS Professional Engineer, California (#84241) Washington (#55390) APWA Member California Office of Emergency Services Disaster Services Worker Volunteer OSHA 30 Hour Certified Scott offers 13 years of experience across multiple engineering design disciplines including preliminary engineering, environmental, final design, construction, and inspection for active mobility, safety improvements, and large infrastructure projects. He is results-driven and understands the importance of coordination and timely, clear communication across multiple stakeholders. Scott brings working knowledge in project diversity ranging from ITS/communication design, roadway design, traffic operations, and structural engineering. He supports and manages project teams and subconsultants, ensuring scope, fee, and schedule adherence. Scott’s proficiencies include project controls, invoicing, work planning, profitability analysis, budget oversight, and long-term project performance. Relevant Experience Garces Memorial Circle Enhancement, Bakersfield, CA Scott is serving as Assistant Project Manager for this streetscape improvement project for the City of Long Beach. Alta is preparing plans including the design of proposed pedestrian refuge islands, a bulb-out, RRFBs, ADA ramps and high-visibility crosswalk striping, work area limits, an dimensioning needed to properly construct the project. The plans are being prepared in accordance with the City of Long Beach Standard Plans, Caltrans standard plans, Caltrans Highway Design Manual, and the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. East Oakland Neighborhood Bike Routes, CA Scott is the Project Manager of this effort, which focuses on bicycle and pedestrian improvements along several routes through East Oakland. Improvements include speed tables, curb extensions, curb ramps, traffic circles, volume diversions, Rapid Flashing Beacons, crosswalk improvements, striping, signage, and minor storm drain improvements. SNAIL Neighborhood Active Transportation Improvements, Sunnyvale, CA Scott is serving as Lead Engineer for this Cycle 3 ATP grant-funded project, which is designing pedestrian and bicyclist improvements in the SNAIL neighborhood of Sunnyvale. Project deliverables include environmental process and PS&E development for sidewalk and bikeway improvements at multiple locations throughout the neighborhood. LA BOE TOS 8 Curb Ramp Designs, Los Angeles, CA Scott is supporting the design and construction of 182 ADA ramps across the City of Los Angeles. This work has included site visits, PS&E preparation, and utility and stakeholder coordination. The infrastructure improvements promote efficient modes of travel with a focus on safety, inclusion, and sustainability around Los Angeles. 30 ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services Matt Fralick, PE, PTOE Traffic Engineering YEARS AT ALTA 5 years YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 14 years EDUCATION BS, Civil Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2011 AREAS OF EXPERTISE Multimodal design Signal design Signing and striping Traffic studies Safety analysis REGISTRATIONS Professional Traffic Operations Engineer: (#4941) Professional Engineer: CO (#0055226) PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals International Transportation Engineers Matt is a Civil Engineer with 14 years of experience in the transportation sector. He specializes in traffic signal design and operations, operational analysis, safety analysis, signing and striping, traffic studies, and ITS design, with extensive hands-on experience managing and maintaining traffic signals and ITS components. Matt regularly develops PS&E packages for projects in Colorado. He works closely with clients and contractors on design build projects for multimodal improvements that enhance the safety and comfort of all modes. Relevant Experience Ocean Boulevard Traffic Study, Long Beach, CA Alta was hired for this project to determine traffic operations impacts on Ocean Boulevard between Alamitos Avenue and Golden Shore. The objective of the Ocean Boulevard traffic study is to determine the vehicle delay and feasibility of removing one lane of travel in each direction along this corridor. Matt is working on a traffic analysis for this corridor to determine if a lane can be removed in order to include bike/transit facilities. South Higuera Complete Street, San Luis Obispo, CA Matt is providing traffic engineering and design support on this project. The Complete Streets project includes 4.6 miles of protected bike lanes, buffered bike lanes, various intersection improvements, a HAWK beacon, RRFB, curb ramp upgrades, neighborhood traffic circles, and a pedestrian plaza. Metro Los Angeles River Path Project, CA Matt is the Task Lead for the signing and striping design of three separate alternatives for a multi-use trail along the LA River canal. This $365 million project, one of the largest active transportation trail projects in the country, will close an eight-mile gap in the bike path along the LA River. Alta is leading design development, assisting with the CEQA/NEPA process, providing permitting and construction support. Multi-Corridor Civil Design Services, Oakland, CA As Project Engineer, Matt is helping develop construction documents for the signing and striping plans, landscape sheets, and grading plans. He reviews past plans and city standards to develop conceptual designs and construction documents. This work culminates in approximately six miles of roadway design that will be aligned with the City’s existing plans, standards, and pavement rehabilitation schedule. Sherman Way Streetscape Improvements, Los Angeles, CA Matt aided in the analysis of current intersections using a level of service analysis, modeling and analyzing the same intersections after installation of the hybrid signals, and providing detailed recommendations for the network with the installation of the signals and accompanying striping improvements. Matt designed a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon along LaPorte Avenue. 31ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services Daniela Vazquez, PE Civil Engineering YEARS AT ALTA 2 years YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 4 years EDUCATION BS, Civil Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, SLO, 2019 AREAS OF EXPERTISE Bi-Lingual Outreach Multimodal Engineering Complete Streets REGISTRATIONS Professional Civil Engineer: CA (#95034) PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Member, American Society of Civil Engineers Daniela is a Transportation Engineer with experience working on various design projects including curb extension and curb ramp design, cost estimating, and the design of bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Daniela has designed over 100 curb ramps, produced estimates, and worked on draft and final project reports. Daniela speaks and writes Spanish fluently which has allowed her to translate technical documents and perform bilingual outreach. Relevant Experience South Higuera Complete Streets, San Luis Obispo, CA The South Higuera Complete Streets Project will dramatically increase safety for residents who wish to walk or bike to work, school, grocery stores, parks, transit, and downtown San Luis Obispo. The project includes 4.6 miles of Class IV protected bike lanes, buffered bike lanes, various intersection improvements (like LPIs, high visibility crosswalks), HAWK beacon, RRFB, curb ramp upgrades, neighborhood traffic circles, and a pedestrian plaza. Alta is currently providing final design plans, specifications, and estimates for the South Higuera Complete Streets project. In addition, Alta is providing Caltrans encroachment permit and coordination support over the US 101 freeway. As Project Engineer, Daniela is designing and annotating curb ramps, updating signing and striping plans, and assisting with the cost estimate. Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements for Ojai Avenue/SR 150 and Maricopa Highway/SR 33, Ojai, CA For this pedestrian and bicycle safety improvement project, Alta prepared PS&E and Project Approval for a design that includes Class II and Class IV bike lanes along a 2.75-mile road corridor and landscaping and sidewalk infill improvements. As a Project Engineer, Daniela worked on PS&E plans, which include curb ramp designs and striping files. La Ballona Elementary Class IV Protected Bike Lane & Safe Routes to School, Culver City, CA Alta led conceptual design, outreach, and preparation of construction documents for Culver City’s first separated bikeway on Elenda Street, as well as neighborhood improvements to create safe routes to La Ballona Elementary School. As Project Engineer, Daniela assisted with the streetscape and pedestrian lighting, striping, and bicycle signal design. She also contributed to the design of neighborhood greenway improvements, including curb extensions with green infrastructure and raised crosswalks. Laurel Elementary Safe Routes to School, Oceanside, CA Alta is providing final designs for SRTS improvements near Laurel Elementary School in Oceanside. The improvements include curb ramp upgrades, sidewalk gap closure, RRFBs, high visibility crosswalks, and two neighborhood traffic circles. Daniela is assisting in the design and annotation of curb ramps. 32 ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services Brian Burchfield, PLA Landscape Architecture YEARS AT ALTA 15 years YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 15 years EDUCATION Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo, 2008 AREAS OF EXPERTISE Project management Multi-use path design Graphic design Complete Streets design Landscape and irrigation plans REGISTRATIONS Registered Landscape Architect: California (#6173) Bay-Friendly Qualified Professional PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Session Chair 2023 International Trails Symposium: Data Driven Recreation Planning Session Chair 2022 CA Trails and Greenways Conference: Public Outreach & Stakeholder Coordination in the Covid Era Session Chair 2021 CA Trails and Greenways Conference: Trail Towns Brian is a registered landscape architect whose expertise includes management of complex construction documents, permit agency coordination, irrigation plans, planting and landscape plans, on-street bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and separated multi-use pathways. Whether managing a large- or small-scale design project, Brian’s goal with each project is to work closely with the client and deliver a product that the entire project team is happy with. He has contributed expert graphics and design production services for a variety of project types from trail improvement projects to Complete Streets concepts. Relevant Experience Shell Beach Road Complete Streets Project, Pismo Beach, CA Alta prepared preliminary and final design plans, construction documents, and construction specifications for improvements in commercial areas as part of the City of Pismo Beach Shell Beach Road Streetscape Project. Streetscape improvements included a multi-use path, pedestrian improvements (including new and improved roadway crossings), landscaping, fencing, signs, lighting, stormwater facilities, drainage, and undergrounding utilities. Brian served as a Design Associate. Galt Streetscape Enhancements, Galt, CA Alta is part of a consultant team working on Complete Streets type improvements along C-Street corridor including hardscape and landscaped improvements for a two-lane road with raised center median, Class IV protected bike lanes, pedestrian crosswalks, decorative features, and green infrastructure stormwater plantings at several intersections. The intent is to showcase C Street as the main gateway entrance to the City. Alta supported community engagement and prepared conceptual designs for the Class IV bike lanes, and full design services for the landscaping and irrigation along the corridor. Brian is serving as Project Manager. Redding Downtown Street Circulation, CA Alta is a part of the consulting team leading the Redding Downtown Street Circulation Project that consists of transportation and roadway design, progressive non-motorized design concepts, and Low Impact Development elements. Alta is assisting with landscape architecture and Complete Streets elements for all design phases of the project. Brian is serving as Senior Landscape Architect for this project. Salinas Williams Road Improvements Project, CA As Alta’s project Landscape Architect and Project Manager, Brian lead efforts to improve safety, mobility, and active transportation connectivity along the Williams Road corridor. Alta prepared a comprehensive transportation analysis of the one-half mile corridor between E. Alisal Street and Grandhaven, and developed 30% concept design support for traffic, landscape architecture, and lighting. The plan also provides street beautification and gateway treatments. 33ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services Ryan Johnson, LCI Transportation Planning YEARS AT ALTA 12 years YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 13 years EDUCATION MURP, University of California, Los Angeles, 2012 BA, Sociology and Political Science, University of Mississippi, 2008 AREAS OF EXPERTISE Project management Regional master planning Transit access/First and Last Mile planning Safe Routes to School Tactical urbanism Community engagement/ workshop facilitation Education and encouragement campaigns REGISTRATIONS League of American Bicyclists, League Cycling Instructor (#3994) PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Professional of the Year Award, Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals, 2016 “Santa Ana Citywide Safe Routes to School Plan”, Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association’s Complete Streets & Technology Conference, 2019 “Planning for Success: Inclusive Engagement in Diverse Communities”, American Planning Association California Conference, 2019 Ryan excels at inter-agency collaboration, bringing key players together for decision making and coordination. He project manages master planning, transit access studies, Safe Routes to School program coordination, community engagement, and tactical urbanism demonstration projects. He leads numerous planning efforts across Orange County and Los Angeles County that have resulted in regional active transportation plans and linkages across city boundaries. Ryan’s work wins the respect of his peers and clients and led to his recognition by the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals as the 2016 Professional of the Year. Relevant Experience Garden Grove Active Streets Master Plan, CA Ryan was the Assistant Project Manager on this year-long study to identify challenges and opportunities for making Garden Grove a city that encourages walking, bicycling, transit use, and other active, healthy forms of travel. As part of the project, Ryan facilitated extensive community participation, including the region’s first day-and-night open streets festival. Costa Mesa Bicycle Wayfinding Sign Program, CA Ryan is Project Manager of this planning and design effort to develop a citywide bicycle wayfinding sign program in Costa Mesa. The project team summarized wayfinding best practices applicable to Costa Mesa, identified high priority bicycling routes and destinations through analysis and a public input process, and is currently developing a sign placement plan and print-ready package of custom branded wayfinding signs to be installed later this year. Walk, Bike, Move Alhambra! Active Transportation Plan, CA With Ryan as Project Manager, Alta is leading an active transportation plan in Alhambra to make the city a regional leader with regards to sustainable and equitable mobility. The planning team has analyzed roadway collisions, traffic stress levels, potential active transportation demand, and existing infrastructure conditions to inform a set of implementable and grant-eligible recommendations. LADOT Open Street Program, Los Angeles, CA Ryan is serving as Alta’s Project Manager working with the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to deliver various “Play Streets” events throughout the City over a three year period (2022-2024). The events provide cultural, health, environmental, and economic benefits to each neighborhood while also encouraging travel mode shift by promoting active transportation as a mode of travel. Glendora Boulevard Parklet Designs, Glendora, CA As the Planning Advisor, Ryan offered his in-depth knowledge of the City of Glendora to support the design and installation of eight parklets in the Downtown Village neighborhood. He assisted with preliminary research and investigation and concept site plans for this project. The parklet project came out of temporary demonstrations developed for the Multimodal Regional Corridor Plan in San Gabriel Valley, for which Ryan served as the Project Manager. 34 ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services Kaitlin Scott Transportation Planning YEARS AT ALTA 8 years YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 9 years EDUCATION MURP, University of California, Los Angeles, 2016 BA, Environmental Studies, University of California, Santa Cruz, 2012 AREAS OF EXPERTISE Pedestrian planning Safe Routes to School planning Safety campaign and program implementation Interactive public engagement and pop-up events PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS “Older Adult Active Mobility Safety” Presentation, Caltrans Active Transportation Resource Center, October, 2023 “Planning for Success Inclusive Engagement in Diverse Communities” Presentation, National Safe Routes to School Conference, November, 2019 Los Angeles Walks, Board Member Association for Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals Kaitlin has nine years of multimodal transportation planning and programmatic experience. She specializes in pedestrian planning, Safe Routes for Seniors, grant writing, and implementing innovative public engagement strategies. Kaitlin works across southern California, where she was born and raised, to develop community- supported projects through inclusive planning processes. As a project manager, Kaitlin excels at strong communication, interagency collaboration, and gaining consensus from multiple stakeholders. Kaitlin has managed multiple pedestrian-focused and outreach-intensive projects, including the Santa Monica Active Aging Pilot Program, Step by Step: Pedestrian Plans for Los Angeles County Unincorporated Communities, City of Fullerton Active Transportation Plan, and LADOT Vision Zero Design and Community Outreach Support project. Relevant Experience Clifton-Le Doux Bike Boulevard Feasibility Study, Beverly Hills, CA Alta is leading the feasibility study and design of a new Class IIIB bike boulevard through Beverly Hills. This bike boulevard will implement calmed neighborhood streets to connect bicyclists to the larger bikeway network as well as two new LA Metro D (Purple) Line stations. Los Angeles County Unincorporated Pedestrian Plans, Los Angeles County, CA With Kaitlin as Project Manager, Alta developed pedestrian plans for four disadvantaged unincorporated communities to create safer, healthier, and more accessible pedestrian environment. She led development of recommended policies, programs, and infrastructure improvements and collaborated with multiple trusted community organizations to identify the priorities of residents, business owners, and other stakeholders. Building upon the success of the first four plans, the County received additional grant funding for a second round of four new unincorporated community pedestrian plans, which Kaitlin also managed. City of Los Angeles Great Streets Challenge Round 3, CA As part of the City of Los Angeles Great Streets Program, Alta worked hand-in-hand with communities throughout the City of Los Angeles, including neighborhoods with marginalized populations, to implement place-keeping projects. As Lead Project Planner, Kaitlin provided technical assistance to local community partners and developed interactive outreach materials, surveys, and staff trainings. Beverly Hills Complete Streets Project, CA As part of a larger consultant team, Alta led community outreach for the Beverly Hills Complete Streets Plan. Alta used an innovative approach to reach a broad cross section of the community, including creating a video to explain Complete Streets concepts and benefits to the community, designing a project website, holding walk audits, and leading community workshops and pop-up events. Kaitlin was a Senior Planner on the project and helped lead community workshops and pop-up events. 35ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services YEARS AT ALTA 5 years YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 5 years EDUCATION MA, History, University of New Orleans, 2019 BA, History, Baldwin Wallace University, 2016 AREAS OF EXPERTISE Project coordination Report/memo writing Community engagement Bicycle and pedestrian planning REGISTRATIONS League Cycling Instructor, League of American Bicyclists PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of New Orleans, 2017-2019 Devan is a planner whose work is informed by academic emphasis in international and urban history. Her experience includes research, community outreach, pedestrian and bicycle planning, writing, data analysis, and project management. Devan’s interest in the planning profession stems from the ways in which planning can help communities provide equitable and sustainable mobility options for residents and create active and healthy environments for everyone. Her exceptional organizational and communication skills keep projects on schedule and she excels at distilling complex information into digestible formats. Relevant Experience Ventura County Active Transportation Plan, CA This ATP will include project and policy recommendations to improve active transportation conditions in Ventura County and prioritizes an immersive and bilingual outreach and engagement program. This includes but is not limited to development of a technical advisory committee, community advisory committees, pop-up events, traditional workshops, community meeting and small demonstration events. Devan attended walk audits, developed bicycle and pedestrian recommendations for the County, and will develop text for the final Plan. Artesia Boulevard Go Human Demonstration, Long Beach, CA Devan served as a Planner for a three-day complete street demonstration that coincided with the Long Beach Jazz Festival. She set up GoHuman demonstrations, spoke with the public during the community event day, compiled completed community surveys, and wrote the engagement summary. Alta showcased temporary curb extensions, crosswalks, and parklets considered for permanent installation along the Artesia Boulevard commercial corridor. Bishop Downtown Specific Plan, CA Alta led the development of a Downtown Specific Plan and Mixed-Use Overlay for the City of Bishop. This work creates a vibrant pedestrian-friendly environment in Bishop’s city center by establishing a framework for growth, function, and streetscape aesthetics. The Plan includes development regulations, building and signage design guidelines, mobility recommendations, and implementation strategies. Devan served as a planner on this project and helped write the final Plan. Devan also acted as a project coordinator for this project and reviewed invoices and budget information. Transportation Association Safe Routes to School STEP Campaign, Orange County, CA Devan is a Planner on this countywide Safe Routes to School program that targets 25 priority schools throughout the county with education, encouragement, enforcement, and evaluation activities. The program involves student and parent workshops, school and community rodeos, walking events, and bike and pedestrian audits. The program will address the conflict points throughout Orange County that currently deter children from walking or biking to school. Devan coordinated and led dozens of events with schools, parents, and community organizations. Devan also collected feedback after the events and wrote the final report which reviewed lessons learned for future County programming efforts. Devan Gelle, LCI Transportation Planning 36 ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services Alta’s work will be performed primarily by staff located in our Los Angeles and Oakland offices. The Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager assigned to each task order will be involved throughout the life-cycle of the project. Additional support staff will be chosen based on the needs of the project. Our Los Angeles and Oakland offices have a total of 57 staff members. The team we propose has the availability to complete this project within the proposed timeframe. We will use DeltekVision software to balance resources and manage the complete lifecycle of each task order, so that staff are not over committed. Our 20 offices across the US and Canada are able to track and manage project progress with streamlined collaboration and information sharing across a distributed project team. Office locations from which work will be performed: Los Angeles, CA (32 staff) 617 W. 7th Street, Suite 1103 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Oakland, CA (25 staff) 304 12th Street, Suite 2A Oakland, CA 94607 e. Proximity and Staffing f. Statement of Disqualifications Neither Alta nor any of its officers or employees who have a proprietary interest in the firm, have ever been disqualified, removed, or otherwise prevented from bidding on, or completing a federal, state, or local government project because of the violation of law, a safety regulation, or for any other reason. 37ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services g. Standard Hourly Billing Rates Staff Name 2024 2025 (5%) 2026 (5%) 2027 (5%) 2028 (5%) Vincent Hellens $ 305.00 320.25$ 336.26$ 353.08$ 370.73$ Jeffrey Knowles $ 285.00 299.25$ 314.21$ 329.92$ 346.42$ Adrian Esteban $ 285.00 299.25$ 314.21$ 329.92$ 346.42$ Ashley Haire $ 305.00 320.25$ 336.26$ 353.08$ 370.73$ Scott Shepard $ 285.00 299.25$ 314.21$ 329.92$ 346.42$ Markos Legesse $ 245.00 257.25$ 270.11$ 283.62$ 297.80$ Daniela Vazquez $ 190.00 199.50$ 209.48$ 219.95$ 230.95$ Matt Fralick $ 210.00 220.50$ 231.53$ 243.10$ 255.26$ Ryan W Johnson $ 210.00 220.50$ 231.53$ 243.10$ 255.26$ Kaitlin Scott $ 190.00 199.50$ 209.48$ 219.95$ 230.95$ Devan Gelle $ 150.00 157.50$ 165.38$ 173.64$ 182.33$ Brian Burchfield $ 245.00 257.25$ 270.11$ 283.62$ 297.80$ James Powell $ 265.00 278.25$ 292.16$ 306.77$ 322.11$ Jorge Mil Arias $ 115.00 120.75$ 126.79$ 133.13$ 139.78$ Joe Gilpin (SUB) $ 200.00 210.00$ 220.50$ 231.53$ 243.10$ The following are standard hourly billing rates for Alta staff and our subconsultant for the duration of this four-year on-call contract. The Alta team is flexible in our approach and looks forward to working with the City to finalize the scope and budget to meet the needs of the City and project. 38 ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services the City of San Luis Obispo, City of Los Angeles, City of Oakland, and Caltrans has built our awareness of the liability risk to many cities due to non-compliant ADA facilities within their jurisdictions. Our typical design considerations for designing and meeting ADA compliance are joint conditions, drainage, existing utility impacts, and existing cross-sectional roadway grades. We strive to create sustainable designs that do not over-burden maintenance departments and minimize operations costs. For example, in the City of Oakland, Alta prepared and specified new signage and striping improvements to coincide with routine repaving and maintenance efforts for the City’s repaving program. ROADWAY/PAVEMENT ENGINEERING Rehabilitation projects often require adjacent improvements to address facilities such as driveways, walls, curb ramps, and other appurtenances. Our design carefully considers these “conform” requirements, with the goal of minimizing or eliminating the need for temporary construction easements or additional rights- of-way. Our team will work with the City’s and/or one of our trusted pavement firms to provide alternative pavement recommendations to meet project goals and objectives while staying within City budget. Alta has a clear understanding of alternative pavement methodologies based on cost effective approaches for a 20-year design life, constructability, and factors that are unique to commercial and residential streets. Based on our knowledge and experience, key components for rehabilitation methods that need to be considered include depth of removal sealing and interlayer, rehabilitation approach, pavement recycling, and full reconstruction. h. List of Services MULTIMODAL STREET DESIGN AND ENGINEERING Alta is a leader in the research, design, and advancement of progressive multimodal facility design. Our staff have specialized expertise in traffic calming, on-street bike facility design, innovative traffic signals, Safe Routes to School, Complete Streets, urban design, new mobility integration, and many other aspects of context-sensitive design. We know how to fit the parts together into a whole system, creating safe and intuitive multimodal environments that work seamlessly with adjacent sidewalk and trail systems. Our team of civil engineers, traffic engineers, and landscape architects understands how to create multi-modal streets that respond to the 21st century needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and motorists. CIVIL ENGINEERING AND DESIGN Alta provides civil engineering design services to our clients in which we develop plans, specifications, and cost estimates for Complete Streets, streetscape improvements, and pavement rehabilitation. Our project record demonstrates our concern for and consideration of the needs of all street users in our design development process. Street resurfacing projects tend to trigger the need to upgrade pedestrian facilities like curb ramps and sidewalks to meet current ADA requirements. Alta identifies such needs early in the design development process to prepare compliant and inclusive Complete Streets and minimize unnecessary project costs later on. ADA accessibility in roadway design is one of our team’s specialties. The Alta team’s experience designing ADA compliant and accessible curb ramps for agencies like Alta provided final design, including signing and striping, traffic calming countermeasures, and construction support services, for six miles of roadway in Oakland. Alta worked on the Adeline Street Civil Engineering and Design project as part of the City of Berkeley’s Class IV Bikeway Cycle Track Design. 39ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services or vehicle turn lanes. Our engineers utilize industry standard modeling and simulation software such as Synchro, AutoTURN, and VISSIM to accurately predict impacts and optimize strategies that balance the needs of all roadway users. With our extensive background involving public transit, bicyclists, pedestrians, and micromobility, Alta’s traffic engineering skills offer a perspective that goes beyond merely evaluating motor vehicles and level-of-service. We pride ourselves in providing the utmost consideration for the safety of all users while maintaining efficient vehicular traffic operations. Our backgrounds and experiences are fully rooted in the fundamentals of traditional traffic engineering principles, but we also continuously look to push the boundary of these principles to see that the safety needs of our clients are met. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN Alta’s urban design and landscape architecture exemplify a thorough and cohesive approach to design. We incorporate land use, circulation, open space, and resilience into the design of networks and corridors. We design the physical form that articulates our work and use our unique expertise in public space design and placemaking to strengthen the identities of cities, towns, and corridors, while making them more livable, people- focused, and vibrant. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING Alta leads the industry in active transportation with professionals in planning, design, engineering, GIS, and graphics. From developing regional and state active transportation plans across the country, we understand how to successfully: • Coordinate and integrate the goals and needs of numerous jurisdictions, which may have different, and often competing objectives • Plan improvements over large geographic areas • Focus efforts based on funding opportunities and client and community priorities Alta has extensive experience reviewing local, state, and federal plans, project lists, land use policies, education and safety programs, and maps in order to identify project-based goals, objectives, and impacts. Our team has led critical national research on transportation policy, including recent guidebooks for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on policies that support safe and complete multimodal networks and performance measures to better evaluate multimodal transportation system connectivity. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING Traffic operations are influenced by changes to the surrounding built environment. Accurately predicting how these changes influence heavy vehicle turning, queuing at intersections, and overall level-of-service can be challenging. Alta’s traffic engineers understand how these complex issues can impact the surrounding community. We can accurately model the effects of new or extended signal phases, new or modified intersection and roadway geometry, and the reduction of travel and/ Alta, supported by a pavement engineering subconsultant, provided pavement evaluations, repair recommendations, and final rehabilitation plans for the City of El Monte’s CIP 016 project. Alta designed Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHBs or HAWKs) signals at several intersections as part of the Sherman Way Streetscape Improvements in Los Angeles, CA. 40 ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services workshops, pop-up and demonstration events, Community and Project Advisory Committees, interactive outreach maps, online and paper surveys, and walk audits, all of which increase public support for projects. Our interactive web maps and surveys help foster collaborative engagement before, during, and after project design phases. We have conducted design charrettes where we create fast, accurate, and beautiful illustrations of proposed improvements that spark imaginations. The high-quality outreach materials, graphics, and reports documents created by our graphic designers help convey complex analysis and planning concepts in straightforward and visually compelling ways. Our outreach processes are inclusive, interactive, iterative, and productive, and help not only gather public input, but also demonstrate to our clients and the public that input influences projects. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION (PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES) Once a design has been vetted and agreed on, Alta will move into the final design phase, which includes the development of construction documentation and specifications that meet local, state, and federal regulations. Alta works with agencies to format our drawing and specifications to comply with their standards. Our construction plans provide clear and concise information to articulate the design intent to the Contractor. We include applicable notes, dimensioning needed to properly construct the project, geometric layouts, work area limits, pavement removals, pavement reconstruction requirements, demolition notes, signing and striping improvements, and detail grading when required. The Alta Team will use the City’s boilerplate to develop the technical specifications, special provisions, and Contract Documents. All traffic engineering design will generally conform to the Caltrans standard specifications and standard, unless otherwise specified by the City. The final design package is then submitted for a final review to stakeholders as directed by City staff. Final comments are incorporated into the package and a final bid document set is issued to the City for soliciting contractor bids. Our design team has prepared cost estimates ranging from the very conceptual ballpark number based on the general scope of work to detailed construction cost estimates used for construction bidding and capital improvement budgets. We have developed an internal framework for developing the various levels of cost estimating for our design team to follow so that each project, depending on the level of detail needed, has a consistent approach to cost estimating. We are aware of the advantages, difficulties, funding sources, management practices, and upkeep requirements unique to creating public space in rural, suburban, and urban settings. Our specialties include green infrastructure and best management practices (BMPs), urban spaces, parks, Complete Streets, and wayfinding. Streetscape and landscape elements have the ability to strengthen and promote the identity of a community or corridor. Alta uses a sustainable design approach to develop concepts that integrate best management practices, green infrastructure, and durable materials. Alta selects native and adapted plants specifically for each project’s local climate and we design irrigation systems with weather-based irrigation controllers that are automatic and self-adjusting. We blend ecological function with landscape aesthetics by incorporating green infrastructure elements such as pervious pavement, vegetated bio-swales, vertical green screens, and trees. COMMUNITY OUTREACH Community outreach and engagement are at the core of Alta’s work. We have conducted countless Alta designed several planted medians with local and drought-tolerant landscaping as part of the Sherman Way Streetscape Improvements Project. 41ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services GRANT WRITING SUPPORT Alta staff have assisted jurisdictions across the country in winning over $1 billion in grant funding for projects enveloping Transportation, Affordable Housing, and Capital Projects & Infrastructure. Alta’s in-house grant writing specialists excel at identifying funding opportunities, matching projects to the right funding source, and recognizing opportunities to pursue multiple funding sources. Alta staff bring the technical expertise and organization to complete a range of tasks, from full-fledged preparation of the grant application to assisting with document review and preliminary design. Our preliminary engineer’s estimates will include itemized quantities for elements within the project corridor, including but not limited to curb extensions, traffic signal improvements (including bike signal infrastructure), ADA pedestrian and bicycle improvements, signing/striping improvements, wayfinding, utility impacts, pavement reconstruction, landscape materials, transit amenities, and all removals required to implement the project. The cost estimate will include quantities and unit costs with back-up information as necessary. We not only use design plans for our engineer’s estimate, but often conduct site investigations to verify potential conflicts that may increase cost. Potential conflicts include R/W impacts, utility relocations, and/or the need for excessive grading or retaining walls. Alta maintains a compendium of recent bid results in California that will be used as a basis for establishing unit prices. An escalation factor can be added to the overall cost once the anticipated construction schedule is determined. The Alta team provides a deep bench of expertise in civil transportation design, traffic engineering, signal design, landscaping, and active transportation planning needed to complete the projects on this on-call. Work Program 03 43ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services a. Approach Alta has worked with many public agencies across the country in an on-call capacity. Our specific approach to working in an on-call, technical support role involves close client communication, frequent collaboration during project development, and project management through efficient delegation of tasks to members of the Alta team, relevant necessary subconsultants, and client agency staff. SOUND AND EXPERIENCED APPROACH Alta’s key staff outlined in the SOQ have experience working on projects in San Luis Obispo and/or communities with similar environments. Several of our staff were educated in, worked in, or have been residents of San Luis Obispo at some point in their careers. Alta’s proposed staff have years of design and implementation experience and are skilled at evaluating each unique project and identifying techniques to provide improvements while respecting local context. ON-CALL & PROJECT MANAGEMENT On-Call Management Alta has considerable experience managing similar engineering on-call contracts and understands the complexities associated with the types of projects that may come out on task order. Our experience and flexibility in accommodating the needs of our on-call clients includes the capability to take on new work with short notice and integrate project deadlines into our existing workload. We work widely throughout the region and will be able to assist the City of San Luis Obispo immediately with the development and completion of various transportation projects. Our specific approach to working in an on-call, technical support role involves close client communication, frequent collaboration during project development, and management of efficient delegation of tasks to our team. As a firm that works exclusively with cities, counties, and other government agencies, our project management approach is flexible and accommodating to the changing needs of our clients. We assign staff as necessary to meet the changing requirements of our clients, and if necessary, we may have our entire California team focused on one specific project if there is a major deadline pending. In addition, we are capable of utilizing staff from our other office locations to assist on project tasks. Project Management We understand that producing a high-quality built project that maintains the project budget requires an understanding of the client’s and community’s needs, the programmatic elements, construction costs and methods and specific site conditions. To manage a project effectively requires excellent communication skills, so each team member has a common expectation of the project outcome. The following outlines Alta’s procedures for effectively managing a project: Effective Communication: Throughout the design process, Alta’s Project Manager will be in regular contact with City staff to keep them apprised of the project effort and to seek their input at key decision points. This will include face-to-face meetings, e-mails, telephone, video conference, and written documents. We will produce monthly progress reports that summarize tasks completed and outline tasks to be completed over the next 30 days. In addition, Alta will produce detailed meeting minutes that summarize the discussion items and include a list of follow-up tasks and the responsible party for each task. Cost Management: For each of our projects, we prepare detailed scopes of work that provide us with a tool to track our progress and assure us that the project is on schedule and within budget. This is supplemented with regular project updates that detail work completed and anticipated tasks to be completed in the next 30 days. This proactive approach to our project management facilitates a common understanding of the expected outcomes and provides an early warning system of pending project issues. As a company policy, we do not proceed with any extra work unless prior agreement has been reached with the client. We are flexible in our project approach and tailor our work tasks and budget to meet the unique needs of our clients. Alta project managers use Deltek Vision software to manage the complete lifecycle of a project. Our offices across North America are able to track and manage project progress with streamlined collaboration and information sharing across a distributed project team. All project costs and fees are captured in real time for accurate and complete client budgeting and billing. Extent of Principal Involvement: Our nimble size assures our clients of a high level of principal involvement. Our California offices have seven principals which results in active principal level engagement at key meetings and critical project milestones. Our Principals are very hands-on, overseeing major portions of work, including the site plans, design, narrative and details. 44 ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services and the responsible party for each task in a Status of Open Items (SOI) format. TIME AND BUDGET MANAGEMENT Alta project managers use Deltek Vision software to manage the complete lifecycle of a project. Our 30 offices across the US and Canada are able to track and manage staff time commitments and project progress with streamlined collaboration and information sharing across a distributed project team. All time commitments, project costs, and fees are captured in real time for accurate and complete client budgeting and billing. Project cost control can also be attributed to: • A strong, experienced project management team with a proven track record • Open lines of communication between the project team and the City • Striving to produce a project that exceeds the expectations of the City within the established budgets and schedule Our team has an excellent record of delivering high quality, award-winning, comprehensive projects to communities on-time and within defined budgets. POTENTIAL TECHNICAL OR MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS Potential Problems The Alta team collectively has well over 100 years’ experience leading all kinds of planning, civil engineering, and landscape projects. However, we all know that sometimes things do not go as smoothly as expected. History has taught us that many of the issues that develop over the life of a project can originate with communication issues and ascertaining a full understanding of the client’s expectations Approach to Solutions Because our Principals maintain a strong and active presence on every project assigned to them, we rarely see a project develop major technical or management issues. Alta emphasizes a rigorous training in project management, especially in communicating effectively and delivering a successful end product. The fundamental method for delivery of services outlined above with an emphasis on staying in close communication with our clients, and our three-tier quality control procedure comprise some of the ways we limit paths in which a project can go off track. Staff Availability: The staff for each individual project will be selected based on the needs of the project and the expertise of the staff. Alta is large enough to shift project work among staff and offices as needed to match the needs of a given project. This allows for us to provide the City with the most experienced staff for each project, and allows Alta to be efficient in completing quality work on schedule and within budget. CAREFUL PROJECT PLANNING Skillful project management requires careful definition of tasks, responsibilities, and products so that all team members have a shared understanding of each project element and how the parts fit together to form the whole. We begin with a thorough understanding of the project context and issues, your goals and objectives as our client, and detailed documentation for each specific task and associated product or outcome. At project initiation, we will refine the scope, schedule, and budget into a detailed work plan addressing all tasks to be completed, deliverables, project schedule, and project budget. EFFICIENT RESPONSE TO CITY NEEDS With a deep bench of qualified staff, the Alta team will respond quickly to City work requests. Our size allows us to be nimble in collaborating between City staff and key project stakeholders, while maintaining a diverse pool of resources to support our work. We take pride in our ability to generate and maintain efficient and cooperative relationships with our clients and partners. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION WITH STRONG PROJECT MANAGEMENT Regular Team Meetings. Alta believes in good coordination and communication with our clients. Technology is not a substitute for open and regular communication. Throughout the project, Alta will host weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly coordination calls, and/ or in-person meetings, to keep the project moving on schedule and budget. Monthly Progress Reports. We will produce monthly progress reports that summarize tasks completed, and outline tasks to be completed over the next 30 days. Working Sessions. We will actively collaborate with the City staff and project partners. Good communication includes great collaboration, and Alta will work closely with staff to develop feasible projects on-time and on-budget. Meeting Summaries and Action Items. Alta will produce detailed meeting summaries covering the discussion items and will include a list of follow-up tasks 45ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services • Work is performed by qualified personnel • The necessary information is documented, checked, transmitted, and reviewed for completeness • Documents are reviewed by staff technical writers for accuracy • Products are reviewed by staff not directly involved in the project to provide a fresh perspective and insight ORIGINAL, CREATIVE, AND PRACTICAL DESIGNS Our work includes all stages of planning, design, engineering, and implementation, and our team’s leaders bring many years of experience implementing transportation projects and managing community outreach and environmental concerns. We take pride in our ability to generate compelling and realistic designs that can reflect, motivate, and inspire movement towards a more beautiful, sustainable public realm. Moreover, we have the ability to explain these changes, some of which can be new to many agency partners and stakeholders, in ways that solidify consensus and generate excitement. LESSONS LEARNED Over the years, Alta has worked on a variety of projects using the techniques described. Our staff bring the experiences gathered during these projects to bear on each project we take on. We know that a strong project manager with good communication and collaboration skills, grounded in the fundamentals of skillful project management and the technical knowledge needed for each unique project leads to successful outcomes. Alta has design checklists that will be filled out by the designer and checked at every submittal stage of the project to see that designs are compliant and applicable information is included. QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL Alta maintains a quality assurance/quality control system along with strict adherence to established business procedures. Our team employs a three-tier quality control system that includes (1) review by peers, (2) independent review by Principals, and (3) customized scheduling and management tools. Our QA/QC process will provide both plan verification and schedule compliance. All members of the project team have the authority to identify quality problems and to initiate, recommend, provide, and verify the necessary solutions. Final review of solutions is conducted by technical experts before clearing the QA/QC process. The QA/QC process will be led by the Engineering or Design Principal assigned to the task, whose primary role is to ensure the integration of goals of the project and to verify the accuracy and consistency of project deliverables. Our quality management procedures ensure that: The Alta team is excited to collaborate with the City of SLO to deliver transportation design solutions that improve communities. Above: rendering for a redesign of Western Avenue in Los Angeles. 46 ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services b. Anticipated City Services Alta will address data needs for each Task Order as the first step of the planning or design process. We know that each project will be unique, requiring a customized scope of services developed using a general overall scoping approach. Typical needs include existing plans, drawings, aerial photos, and documents related to past projects in the study area. Alta typically also requests available GIS and traffic data to further inform our analyses. If existing data is not available, Alta will develop a scope of work and budget that outlines data needs and the costs to obtain those data. An example of possible data needs can be found in Sample Scope of Work in Section 3.C Additional Information. 47ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services 1.5 Data Collection Alta will collect peak hour traffic turning movements (for large buses/private shuttle services, motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians), volume and speed counts, and inventory the existing number of on-street parking spaces (including parking capacity and occupancy data at four different periods throughout the day). In addition, Alta will conduct field observations to evaluate existing traffic, access, and circulation patterns for transit, motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists and identify challenges and opportunities. 1.6 Traffic Analysis Alta will prepare a traffic analysis of the corridor, modeling the proposed lane and signal configurations using weekday morning and evening peak period traffic counts. The City will provide traffic counts to Alta if they are available, or they can be collected by Alta by contracting with a data collection vendor. We will model the design alternatives during the schematic concept phase and approximate behavior of transit vehicles, motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians within the corridor. Alta will prepare a technical memorandum summarizing the analysis findings, including the motor vehicle level of service (LOS) for intersections during each peak period. We will explore various signal timing strategies to optimize efficiency and effectiveness for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Based on the analysis, we will develop signal timing plans and include this information with the preliminary engineering plans. 1.7 Community Engagement and Outreach Alta will reach out to residents, business owners, and nearby schools to identify operational conflicts, challenges, concerns, and opportunities. Alta will assist with facilitating a community meeting. c. Additional Information SAMPLE SCOPE OF WORK For the sample scope of work that follows, we have supplied a broad sample scope of services for a multimodal corridor design project. TASK 1: SCHEMATIC DESIGN/DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 1.1 Advance Coordination The Alta team will review previous project-related materials supplied by the City or available online in advance of the first series of meetings. The City will provide all relevant materials, including, but not limited to, traffic counts, Synchro simulations, parking inventories/studies, aerial photos, relevant CAD or GIS data, and applicable near-term projects along the corridor (including any construction documents or concept plans). In addition, electronic copies of important plans, drawings, and studies should be provided, along with any other relevant documents. 1.2 Project Kick-off Meeting The Alta team will prepare for and attend a project kick-off meeting with City staff. This meeting will review and refine the project scope, the public engagement process, and the project schedule and the key milestones required to facilitate successful construction of the project. The anticipated workflow and communication protocols will be reviewed, along with accounting and project management processes and materials. This project kick-off meeting may be held on the same day as the field tour described in Task 1.3. 1.3 Field Tour and Site Visit A walking tour of the corridor is an important aspect of a Complete Streets design project as it provides an opportunity to see first-hand the challenges and opportunities along the corridor. Up to three Alta staff, including Alta’s project manager, will meet with City staff to discuss the project goals and perform a field tour of the corridor to view existing field conditions. We will photograph the corridor to aid design efforts and document existing conditions. In addition, we will review private driveway access, intersection crossings, and signal operations. In order to minimize travel costs, this field tour may be held on the same day as the project kick-off meeting described in Task 1.2. 1.4 Base Map Preparation Alta will utilize City-provided as-builts, GIS, and aerial data to merge previous information and prepare base mapping in AutoCAD for the corridor. Alta maintains open lines of communication and will provide strong, experienced project management for agency staff and community stakeholders. 48 ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services pedestrian and bicyclist facilities, and connections to schools, residences, and retail. In addition to the overall site plans, typical cross sections and three-dimensional vignettes will be prepared for the corridor, indicating the allocation of space for all modes of travel. Alta will identify and prepare a report documenting the opportunities and constraints of each concept alternative. The report will also consolidate the data, field observations, stakeholder input, analysis, and recommendations. From this report, the City can select a preferred alternative design. 1.9 Preliminary Engineering Plans (30% PS&E) Alta will prepare the following plan documents based on the preferred alternative design identified at the conclusion of Task 1.8. It is anticipated that one round of consolidated, non-conflicting comments will be addressed during this task. Cover Sheet. This sheet will include general project and project team information as well as general notes. Roadway Sections. These sheets will include dimensioned roadway sections for each corridor. Roadway Improvement Plans. These plan sheets will include proposed curb, sidewalk, and other improvements that may be necessary for construction of the roadway improvements. Pavement Marking and Signage Plans. These sheets will include pavement marking and signing information for each corridor in accordance with the latest applicable design standards. Plans will include proposed striping and dimensions for any bicycle facilities, modifications to sidewalks and curb ramps, modified striping for vehicular travel and turn lanes, and proposed crosswalk striping. Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Construction Costs (EOPCC). An EOPCC will be prepared for the 30% preliminary engineering plans utilizing recent unit cost information provided by the City. Plan sets will be 22” x 34” for full size and 11” x 17” scalable at 50 percent. Plan submittals will be provided in a PDF format. 1.10 Meetings with Staff and Community In addition to the kick-off meeting and field tour, the Alta project manager and pertinent Alta staff will meet with City staff to discuss schematic concept plans and the 30% preliminary plans. Alta will also attend community meetings (up to two meetings) to seek input and feedback for the vision of the project and on schematic concept plans. Alta will prepare notices and meeting materials, attend and facilitate meetings, make presentations, and address public input and concerns. Community outreach is intended to understand user needs in the corridor and identify solutions that will garner community support. Safety considerations and solutions will be the utmost priority. 1.8 Schematic Concept Design Based on the field tour, kick-off and other meetings with City staff, and community input, Alta will prepare up to three schematic design alternatives, along with corresponding cost estimates. We will develop site plan illustrations for the corridor using a combination of Adobe and AutoCAD. These illustrations are intended to intuitively communicate the details of the proposed designs to a wide variety of stakeholders; however, they will be based in AutoCAD, allowing efficient transition into later plan submittals. The design process will be iterative and it is assumed we will have two working meetings with City staff during this phase of work to evaluate ideas throughout the process. The concept designs will illustrate ideas for parking configurations, intersection treatments, Alta will develop conceptual designs for streetscape improvements like these ones developed for a transportation design project in Santa Clara. 49ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services required signing will be identified for sidewalks that are to be reconstructed. Traffic Signal Modification Plans. Alta will prepare design plans to modify signalized intersections with improvements incorporating bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control (EPSC) Plans. Alta will prepare EPSC plans where needed for full depth reconstruction of median islands and reconstructed sidewalks for each construction plan set (if required). If possible, the EPSC design will be added to the existing and proposed layout plans. Landscape Plan. Alta will prepare landscape planting plans depicting the layout of mature size plant material and include a planting legend with plant size, planting notes, and the botanical and common name. Irrigation Plan. Alta will prepare irrigation plans, if required, illustrating conceptual pipe and head layout and sizes, and include notes and a legend with specifications for irrigation materials. Details. Alta will prepare standard and special details appropriate for the project design for each construction plan set. Details include paving, pavement markings, signage, planting, drainage systems, and site furnishing installation (benches, trash/recycling receptacles, lighting). Details and material selections will be made with input from City maintenance staff to identify materials that meet the City’s standards for durability and maintenance. Where City specific construction details are required, the City will provide standard construction details in the most recent AutoCAD- compatible format. Technical Specifications. Alta will prepare pre-final technical specifications in CSI format. City staff will prepare Div. 0 & 1. Construction Cost Estimate. Alta will prepare a preliminary construction cost estimate, based on the most recently available cost information supplied by the City and our internal sources. The format of the estimate will follow City standards. 2.2 Final Construction Documents (100% PS&E) The Alta project manager will meet with City staff to discuss pre-final review comments. Based on one set of internally consistent consolidated comments, Alta will finalize the construction documents. Alta will provide the City with final full-size stamped and signed set of plans in PDF and AutoCAD format. Alta will provide the final specifications in MS Word and PDF formats. Alta will coordinate and lead meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and prepare meeting materials. TASK 2: CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 2.1 Pre-Final Construction Documents (60% PS&E for permitting) The preparation of construction documents is anticipated to include updating the 30% PS&E based on one set of internally consistent consolidated comments from the City and further development of detailed design. All plans will be prepared under the direction of and be stamped and signed by a registered Civil and/or Traffic Engineer in the State of California. The construction documentation phase will include preparation of the following: Title Sheet. Alta will prepare a Title Sheet that will contain job title and number, sheet index, and project location map. General Notes and Estimated Quantities. Alta will prepare general project notes required for the project. Estimated quantities will also be included. Typical Sections. Alta will prepare typical roadway cross sections which will detail the proposed pavement section and widths of roadway, sidewalks, multi-use pathways, and other section elements. Existing and Proposed Layouts. Alta will develop preliminary baseline horizontal and vertical alignments for the corridor and affected intersecting roadways for each construction plan set. Alta will also develop preliminary drainage and sidewalk improvements (if necessary). In addition, preliminary locations of geometric changes such as islands, medians, curb extensions, and driveway closures and reconstruction will be provided. Signing and Pavement Marking Plans. Alta will develop preliminary signing and pavement marking plans. Curb Alignment Plans. Alta will prepare separate curb alignment plans for any new median islands, geometric features, and sidewalk curb lines. Drainage and Grading Plans. Alta will prepare drainage and grading plans to show proposed gutter line grading for proper drainage. Sidewalk grading will be provided where grading differs from the typical sections. Demolition Plans. Alta will prepare demolition plans, as needed, to support the construction of the proposed improvements. Traffic Control Plans. Alta will prepare plans for temporary signals, construction signing, and temporary pavement markings to facilitate safe traffic operations during construction. In addition, pedestrian detours and 50 ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services Prepare Addenda. Alta will prepare an addendum to the bidding documents if needed during the bidding of the project to clarify the design or address questions raised at the pre-bid meeting. Shop Drawings and Material Submittals. Alta will review submittals. Respond to RFIs. Assist with the Evaluation of Bids. Alta will assist the City with the evaluation of bids received on the project and provide a recommendation on award of the contract. Assist in Change Order Review and Preparation. Attend Job Site Meetings. Prepare Record Drawings from Contractor As-Built Markups. Alta will provide a final estimate of probable construction costs in MS Excel and PDF format. 2.3 Construction Document Meetings The Alta project manager will attend one meeting between pre- and final construction documents submittals with City staff. Alta will coordinate and lead meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and prepare meeting materials. TASK 3: BIDDING PHASE AND DESIGN SUPPORT DURING CONSTRUCTION 3.1 Bidding Phase and Construction Period Services Following completion of design, Alta will remain a resource to the City through the bidding and contract award process. Alta will attend a pre-bid meeting to answer bidder questions and prepare addenda through the letting period. Attend Pre-Bid Meeting. Alta will attend the pre-bid meeting and provide an overview of the project to prospective bidders. Alta will prepare notes. Answer Design Questions. Alta will answer design- related questions during the bidding process. Alta will recommend enhancements to the pedestrian environment that make for a more pleasant walking experience and encourage people to walk more. For example, detectable warning strips may be used in advance of the intersection area for better clarity of street crossings. 51ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO FORM OF AGREEMENTLegal Company Name: Alta Planning + Design, Inc.State of Incorporation: California | Tax ID: 68-0465555For all legal-related correspondence and information please use the following address:101 SE Main St Ste#2000 Portland, OR 97204 (503) 230 9862 contracts@altago.com Section / Gener- al Condition Location Proposed Amendment (Deletions in Red, Insertions in Blue) Rationale and Benefit 4. Termination for Cause After last sen- tence The Consultant may terminate this Agreement after 10 days’ prior written notice to the City if the City breaches this Agreement or fails to pay Consultant pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and City fails to cure within 10 business days after receipt of Consultant’s no- tice, or such longer period of cure as Consultant may specify in such notice. Right to terminate for cause should be mu- tual. 6. Ability to per- form Insert in pro- vision heading and additional last sentence. Ability to Perform. Standard of Care. (…) The Consultant warrants that all practices and procedures, workmanship and materials shall be consistent with the professional skill and care ordinarily provided by professionals in the same discipline practicing in the same or similar locality under the same or similar circumstances during the same pe- riod of time. Inclusion of Industry Standard of Care to ensure contract is ful- ly insurable. This edit was accept- ed in contract dated 8/14/2019 14. Compliance with Laws and Wage Rates.First sentence The Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of and shall use the reasonable standard of care to observe and comply with all applicable state and (…) This edit was accept- ed in contract dated 8/14/2019 23. Hold Harm- less and Indemni- fication. the fullest extent permitted by law (including, but not limited to Cal- ifornia Civil Code Sections 2782 and 2782.8), Consultant shall in- demnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, and its elected officials, officers, employees, and volunteers, and agents (“City Indemnitees”), from and against any and all causes of action, claims, liabilities, obli- gations, judgments, or damages, including reasonable legal counsels’ fees and costs of litigation (“claims”), arising out of the Consultant’s negligent performance or Consultant’s failure to perform its obliga- tions under this Agreement or out of the operations conducted by Consultant, including the City’s passive negligence, except for such loss or damage arising from the sole or active negligence or willful misconduct of the City but only to the extent that such claims against the Consultant arise out, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, reck- lessness, or willful misconduct of Consultant. Indemnity obliga- tions should be tied to negligence to en- sure insurability. Consultant should only be responsi- ble for damages or loss to the extent the damage or loss was caused by Con- sultant. Previously included language in contract dated 8/14/2019 35. Payment Second sen- tence (…) Should the Consultant’s designs, drawings or specifications contain errors or deficiencies due to Consultant’s negligence, the Consultant shall be required to correct them at no increase in cost to the City. Reperformance should only be re- quired for negli- gence, errors or omissions in accor- dance with the stan- dard of care. Accept- ed 8/14/2019 Additional Information (continued) Proposed Contract Edits 52 ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC.Specification no. 5009.2024.Te On-Call Transportation Design Services Requested New Term After 23. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, the Client agrees to strictly limit Contractor’s liability under this Agreement or arising from the performance or non-performance of the Services under any theory of law, including but not limited to claims for negligence, negligent misrepresentation, and breach of contract, to the lesser of the fees paid to Contractor for the Services or maximum of applicable in- surance proceeds. No claim may be brought against Contractor in con- tract or tort more than two (2) years after the cause of action arose. Any claim, suit, demand, or action brought under this Agreement shall be directed and/or asserted only against Contractor and not against any of Contractor’s employees, shareholders, officers, or directors. Contrac- tor’s liability with respect to any claims arising out of this Agreement shall be limited as provided herein to direct damages arising out of the performance of the Services. It is appropriate to limit liability to appro- priate levels based on fee and scope of work undertaken. F. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Minimum Scope of Insurance. (1) Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liabili- ty coverage (occurrence form CG 20 10 Prior to 1993 or CG 20 10 07 04 with CG 20 37 10 01 or the exact equivalent as deter- mined by the City). Our insurance car- rier(s) can provide equivalent forms but they are not ISO forms and they are not exact. F. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Minimum Limits of Insurance. (4) Errors and Omissions Professional Liability: $1,000,000 per occur- rence claim. Professional Liability insurance is typically offered on the insur- ance marketplace on a claims basis. F. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Deductibles and Self-Insured Reten- tions. Alta considers deduct- ibles to be proprietary information. Deduct- ibles may be modified by endorsement to meet specific thresh- olds by request from the City. Page intentionally left blank for printing purposes. 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