HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 7b. Prado Interchange Project Update and Award the Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) Design Contract Item 7b
Department: Public Works
Cost Center: 5010
For Agenda of: 2/18/2025
Placement: Business
Estimated Time: 90 minutes
FROM: Matt Horn, Public Works Director
Prepared By: Wyatt Banker-Hix, Supervising Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: US 101/PRADO ROAD INTERCHANGE PROJECT UPDATE AND
AWARD OF THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES (PS&E)
DESIGN CONTRACT
RECOMMENDATION
1. Receive an update on the US 101/Prado Road Interchange Capital Improvement
Project; and,
2. Award the Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) Design Contract to Consor
for the scope and fee within available budget; and,
3. Authorize the City Manager to amend the design contract with additional budget
appropriated by Council as part of future Financial Plan upda tes; and,
4. Appropriate $9,897,681 from the San Luis Ranch Bond Proceeds to the project
account for use in design and construction; and,
5. Authorize Staff to issue a Request for Proposals for Lobbying Services, in a form
approved by the City Attorney, to assist with obtaining additional funding to support
the Prado Interchange Project.
REPORT IN BRIEF
The US 101/Prado Road Interchange is a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) project that
will construct a bridge over US 101 connecting Prado Road to Dalidio Drive, establishing
a continuous transportation link between S. Higuera Street and Madonna Road. The
scope and scale of this project is large and considered a legacy project that supports
several Major City Goals, General Plan policies, and is needed to mitigate cumulative
transportation impacts identified within the Environmental Impact Reports for several
approved development projects. This project is following the required California
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) project delivery process and h as reached the
end of the Project Approval and Environmental Document (P A/ED) phase of this delivery
process. Staff have selected a design consultant for the Plans, Specification and Estimate
(PS&E) phase based on a competitive qualifications-based proposal process1 and are
1 Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) is required by California Law (Government Code Section 4526).
QBS is a competitive procurement process that requires a project owner to hire design professionals
(engineers, land surveyors, architects, etc.) based on their qualifications and demonstrated competence.
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ready to proceed with award of the PS&E contract to advance the project to final design.
At the Council’s request, staff are presenting several options for Council review, including
stopping work on the project or proceeding with an alternative design.
POLICY CONTEXT
The US 101/Prado Road Interchange Project supports the Major City Goals of: Housing
and Homelessness, Climate Action, Open Space and Sustainable Transportation. The
Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE) of the General Plan identifies a lack of multi-
modal east-west connections across town, which this project proposes to construct. The
2021 Active Transportation Plan identifies the need for physically protected bike lanes
and sidewalks along Prado Road to create a multi -modal link across town and these
elements are included in the scope of the interchange project.
The General Plan also identifies the Prado Interchange as essential in facilitating growth
in the southern portion of the City. Many of the trips generated from existing uses, as well
as proposed and previously approved development projects will use the Prado
Interchange as a primary east-west link. Approved environmental documents for
numerous private housing development projects in this area of the City including San Luis
Ranch, Avila Ranch, Froom Ranch Specific Plan, and the Margarita Area Specific Plan
identify construction of the Prado Interchange as essential infrastructure necessary to
address current and future traffic congestion and circulation deficiencies.
With the final signature of the Project Report, the PA/ED phase is complete and staff are
ready to proceed into the PS&E phase. This project is subject to the Caltrans standard
project delivery process, as the project includes modifications to a state highway and
Caltrans will retain ownership and maintenance responsibilities for portions of the
completed interchange.
DISCUSSION
Background
The Prado Interchange Project proposes to complete three major roadway improvements
which include the installation of a partial interchange installing a bridge over US 101, Elks
Lane realignment, and widening of Prado Road. A vicinity map of the project can be
found below:
QBS prohibits the use of cost as a factor in the initial evaluation and selection of design professionals.
Instead, firms are ranked based on their qualifications and experience.
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Figure 1 – Prado Interchange Vicinity Map
Interchange
The first component of the project will connect Prado Road to Dalidio Drive by installing
a bridge over US 101. Currently, Prado Road terminates just east of US 101 at an existing
unsignalized intersection with Elks Lane and the US 101 nor thbound on/off-ramps. The
project will elevate the northbound ramps to connect with the new bridge at a signalized
intersection. The bridge includes two traffic lanes in each direction, a center median/turn
lane, and raised sidewalks and bike lanes on each side of the street.
Elks Lane Re-Alignment
The second component of the project is the realignment of Elks Lane behind the new
Regional Transit Authority (RTA) facility and 40 Prado Road Homeless Services Center
to reconnect with Prado Road approximately 500 feet to the east of the existing
intersection. The realigned Prado Road/Elks Lane intersection will be controlled by a new
traffic signal and will serve as the primary entrance for the City’s Corporation Yard and
Water Resource Recovery Facility.
Scale: Not to Scale
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Prado Widening
Finally, Prado Road will be widened and reconstructed between Elks Lane and South
Higuera Street to provide a continuous multi-modal corridor from Madonna Road to South
Higuera Street along Dalidio Road and onto Prado Road. This widening would provide
for two traffic lanes in each direction, a center median/left turn lane, and elevated
sidewalks and bike lanes. The proposed widening accommodates projected
auto/bicycle/pedestrian traffic needs and will be completed with both the Prado Road
Interchange project as well as the Prado Creek Bridge Replacement Project, which is
currently in the design phase and is scheduled to start construction prior to the Prado
Interchange Project.
Prado Road must be elevated in order to connect to the proposed bridge over the US 101
and typically this would be done using compacted soil ramps as this is the most efficient
and cost-effective way to elevate roadways. However, the floodplain analysis prepared
for the project confirmed that this is not a feasible design approach along Prado Road
due to floodplain impacts, as construction of raised embankments would impede
floodwaters during the 50, 100, and 500 year rain events. Impeding floodwater would
increase the water surface elevation during flood events and cause flooding on other
properties in the vicinity of the interchange including Highway 101. Flooding others’
property is not consistent with City, State and Federal flood protection standards.
For this reason, portions of the reconstructed Prado Road nee d to be elevated using
structural columns and not compacted soil ramps as this will minimize impacts on the
floodplain. This has a significant impact on the complexity of the required engineering
work and the construction cost of the project, as discussed later in the Fiscal Impact
section of this report. Concept level plans can be viewed as Attachment A.
Project Need and Benefits
When Highway 101 was constructed through the city in the 1950’s, it split the community
in two, and Caltrans initially constructed several overcrossings and interchanges to
improve connectivity. As the City developed and traffic increased, these predominantly
east-west connections continued to pose a bottleneck to travelers. As early as the 1970’s,
both the City and State recognized the need for additional east -west connections and
proposed the Prado Interchange.
With the approved and already-developed housing and commerce, the lack of
connectivity in the southern part of the City has forced travelers to make circuitous routes
and use the Los Osos Valley Road (LOVR) Interchange and the Madonna Interchange.
Traffic modeling of an interchange at Prado Road shows potential to reduce the length
and travel time of these trips, resulting in a City-wide reduction of Vehicle Miles Traveled
(VMT) by 0.5% Citywide, which equates to 2,700 fewer miles traveled each year. The
design of the interchange also includes separated pedestrian and cyclist features to
create a multi-modal link across town, consistent with the City’s Active Transportation
Plan.
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Construction of the Prado overcrossing will also relieve congestion on local streets like
Madonna Road and LOVR, as well as their associated intersections. Congestion r elief is
also anticipated at the existing Madonna Road and LOVR interchanges with US 101, and
along US 101 mainline itself.
A more efficient cross-town link will also benefit nearby regional facilities like the 40 Prado
Homeless Shelter and Regional Transit Authority (RTA) campus. City facilities like the
Corporation Yard and WRRF will also benefit from this new east -west connection. Staff
considered the traffic implications should the Prado Interchange not be constructed. That
discussion can be found in the “Alternatives” section at the end of the report, and
summarized in Attachment D.
Figure 2 – Interchange Renderings (Northbound and Southbound Approaches)
Relationship to Prado Road Bridge Replacement Project
While the subject of this report is the Prado Road Interchange, the City is also pursuing
the removal and replacement of the existing bridge at Prado Road over San Luis Obispo
Creek, located just west of S. Higuera Street. Caltrans inspections of the bridge have
noted structural deficiencies and narrow deck width, recommending replacement. Due to
the existing traffic operations deficiencies at the adjacent Prado Road/South Higuera
intersection, as well as the projected growth in the southern portion of the city, the
intersection will be widened and constructed as a protected style intersection with
improved bicycle and pedestrian crossings. This project will also involve creek work and
undergrounding utilities. Staff presented on this topic to Council in Oct ober 2022. That
report can be found here.
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The Prado Bridge Replacement Project delivery is ahead of the Prado Interchange
Project and is required regardless of whether the Interchange construction proceeds. This
is due to the bridge condition and projected traffic growth. If the City does not move
forward with the construction of the Prado Road Interchange, the Prado Road Bridge
replacement could be narrowed by approximately 15 feet than what is currently proposed
which will reduce but not eliminate Right of Way acquisition needs. It was the Council’s
consideration of those Right of Way needs that has prompted this current evaluation of
alternatives to come forward.
Staff do not anticipate any concerns regarding timing between the Prado Bridge and
Prado Interchange projects. This project was further summarized in the September 2023
presentation to Council, which can be found here.
Future Plans to Extend Prado Road to Broad Street
The General Plan Circulation Element and multiple specific plans include the future
extension of Prado Road east to Broad Street. This improvement would provide a
continuous arterial route with separated bikeways and sidewalks between Broad Street
(Highway 227) and Madonna Road via the Prado Interchange. While the City is collecting
development impact fees to help fund this future infrastructure project, the ultimate timing
of the Prado Road Extension is difficult to project. Construction of this project requires
private right-of-way and significant direct contributions from future private development.
Further information was provided to Council in the September 2023 report, which can be
found here.
Caltrans Oversight and Project Development Process
The Prado Interchange Project is a partnersh ip between the City and Caltrans. Caltrans
is assisting the City with project delivery and will eventually assume maintenance of
portions of this facility. Throughout the process (from planning to construction), Caltrans
staff review and approve major deliverables to ensure compliance with Caltrans
standards. Once the interchange is constructed, Caltrans will assume maintenance for
the bridge structure, ramps, and operation of the Prado Road/US 101 Northbound Ramps
traffic signal.
The Caltrans interchange delivery process2 is divided into four phases which are as
follows: 1) Project Study Report (PSR), 2) Project Approval and Environmental Document
(PA/ED), 3) Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E), then 4) Construction of the
project. A flowchart of the process can be found below:
2 A more thorough description of the Caltrans delivery process can be found here: https://dot.ca.gov/-
/media/dot-media/programs/esta/documents/2011-how-caltrans-builds-projects-a11y.pdf
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Figure 3 – Caltrans Delivery Flowchart
Each phase and their key deliverables are summarized below:
Phase Key Deliverables Status
1) Project Study Report Project Study Report – Interchange Feasibility Complete
2) Project Alternatives
and Environmental
Document (PA/ED)
Project Report + CEQA Document Complete
3) Project Plans,
Specifications, and
Estimates (PS&E)
1. Council authorized advertisement of a request for
proposals for Prado PS&E phase services3 -
Complete
2. Award design contract – In Progress (Council
Consideration 2/18/2025)
3. Phase I - Implement Value Analysis
Recommendations – Not Started
4. Phase II - 65% Project Plans and Estimates – Not
Started
5. Phase II – 3rd Party Review – Not Started
6. Phase II - 90% Project Plans, Specifications, and
Estimates – Not Started
7. Phase II - 100% Project Plans, Specifications, and
Estimates – Not Started
8. Phase II - Final Bid Package for Advertisement –
Not Started
In Progress
4) Construction 1. Advertisement of Project
2. Award of Project to Contractor
3. Pre-construction Conference
4. Completion of Underground Work
5. Completion of Roadway Work
6. Completion of Structures Work
7. Project Closeout and Ribbon Cutting
Not Started
(2029)
To date, the Project Study Report Phase has been completed and the PA/ED phase is
complete. Staff is ready to start work on the PS&E Phase.
3 Approved by Council at 8/16/2022 Meeting
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Project Approval/Environmental Document (PA/ED) Phase
Environmental Document
Both California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Protection
Act (NEPA) Documents have been completed and filed.
Value Analysis (VA)
The Value Analysis (VA), completed during the PA/ED phase, involved bringing in a third-
party consultant to perform a five -day workshop with City and Caltrans staff, as well as
an independent civil engineering firm to evaluate project designs to identify potential
opportunities to reduce costs, highlight unanticipated challenges with project delivery,
construction, and maintenance, and otherwise identify areas to improve the quality and/or
value of the final project design. The project scope, schedule, and budget were discussed
with a primary focus on identifying cost and time savings.
The VA workshop was completed in March 2023 and recommended that the City consider
the following recommendations to guide final project design work:
1. Use cast-in-drilled-hole concrete columns instead of driven piles.
2. Use longer span pre-cast girders in lieu of cast-in-place girders.
3. Reduce the vehicle design speed on the bridge over Hwy 101 to 35 mph to tighten
vertical and horizontal curves, reducing the structure’s overall length and height.
4. Reduce the design width of travel lanes and roadway shoulders.
5. Use recycled materials where possible in order to reduce generation of greenhouse
gases and reduce material cost.
The focus of the above recommendations was to find potential construction methods that
could result in overall cost and construction schedule savings to the project. City and
Caltrans staff agree that these considerations require further investigation, which will be
completed during the first phase of the PS&E design contract.
Project Report
The Project Report summarized the environmental and design decisions made
throughout the PA/ED process and evaluated each of the project alternatives. That report
is complete, with the City and Caltrans agreeing on the preferred alternative . Project
Report was signed 10/8/2024 by Caltrans marking completion of the PA/ED phase. See
linked for the complete report, and Attachment A for the Concept Plans.
The preferred alternative selected by both the City and Caltrans is included in the Project
Report as Alternative A3 which is a Tight Diamond interchange with signalized
intersection control. This alternative was recommended by staff and approved by
Council due to its superior operations and as well as being the lowest cost alternative.
An image of the concept below is shown.
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Figure 4 – Alternative A3 Plan
Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) Phase
Each of the primary tasks/components of the PS&E phase are described briefly below.
Design Contract Scope and Award
The size and complexity of this project, as well as the Caltrans delivery process,
necessitated that staff issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for design services to select
the most qualified engineering firm to lead the project design . The RFP advertised on
5/2/2024, and proposals were due on 7/25/2024. A total of six (6) firms submitted
proposals.
In order to follow City and Caltrans best practices, the Qualifi cations Based Selection
(QBS) process was followed by staff. This process evaluates consultants based on their
qualifications, relevant experience, approach to deliver the project , and their overall
schedule for each deliverable. These categories were independently ranked by the City’s
Project Manager, Transportation Manager, and City Engineer, as well as Caltrans District
5 Project Manager. The review team then gathered to confirm and finalize the rankings.
The top four (4) firms were then invited to prese nt their proposal to the project team and
respond to a series of pre-prepared interview questions. The presentation and question
response were then graded and added to each consultants ranking. Overall rankings are
summarized below:
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Consultant Ranking Summary
Firm Ranking
Consor 1
Jacobs 2
BKF 3
Mark Thomas 4
Consor was selected as the preferred firm, with their proposal included as Attachment B.
The City was fortunate to receive proposals from several qualified firms, with Consor
ranking highest largely due to their extensive project knowledge and prior experience with
similar projects. Once the review team selected a consultant, a separate, sealed proposal
from Consor (Attachment C) containing the design fees was unsealed, revealing the
overall design costs. All other unsuccessful applicants had their sealed cost proposals
mailed back to them. Using the QBS process, staff was able to select the most qualified
firm for this project, and then unseal the design fee.
After Consor was selected, they met with City staff to further refine project scope and fee.
With these modifications complete, Staff recommends award of the PS&E design contract
to Consor.
The design contract is broken into three (3) phases to allow Council input at several critical
deliverables:
PS&E Phase I – VA Implementation
The first phase of design focuses on the Value Analysis recommendations as well as
additional recommendations design consultants made during the proposal process. In an
effort to reduce project costs, design and construction schedule, and simplify the overall
design process, Staff and Consor will review these recommendations, present them to
Caltrans to better understand their implications, and chose a conceptual design to
proceed with.
Major deliverables of this phase include:
Soils, Hydraulic and Floodplain reports
Detailed topographic survey
Feasibility Memorandum of each VA recommendation
Sustainability Memorandum detailing environmental impacts of proposed
recommendations
Public Meeting to present updated project scope, schedule and budget
PS&E Phase II – Plan Development
After the VA recommendations have been considered, Staff will proceed to important
design deliverables defined by the Caltrans process:
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65% Plans, Specifications and Estimate – This package will be produced by the design
consultant Consor, and then reviewed by City and Caltrans staff. Any needed trips to
advisory bodies like the Planning Commission, Active Transportation Committee or
Architectural Review Committee will be scheduled during this time. Assistance with
seeking grants and additional funding will begin in earnest.
3rd Party Consultant Review – During Phase II, Staff plans to release an RFP for a
design consultant to help review the plans produced by Consor. The successful
consultant will have similar experience with roadway and interchange design. This step
is optional, as Caltrans staff will also review the plans, but should help reduce errors and
minimize construction risk.
90% Plans, Specifications and Estimate – After review and comments, Consor will
proceed to the 90% level design. The plans will be at a sufficient point to fully develop
Right of Way (ROW) acquisition, Utility Relocation and Aesthetic Development.
100% Plans, Specifications and Estimate – After further review and comment, Consor
will proceed to the 100% level design. Staff will return to Council for Authorization to
Advertise at the time of this deliverable.
Final Package to Advertise – Also called “Ready To List” as this deliverable will be
stamped and ready to advertise for construction. ROW will be acquired and Utilities ready
to relocate.
PS&E Phase III – Bid Advertisement, Award and Construction Administration
Once the Final Package is ready to advertise for construction, Consor will assist the City
through the advertisement, award and construction process. This phase will be contingent
upon the final design chosen by the City and Caltrans, and will not be fully considered
until the 100% PS&E deliverable. Staff anticipates Construction Management and
Environmental services to be required as well.
Schedule and Next Steps
The project delivery schedule is shown in the figure below.
Table 1 – Prado Interchange Timeline
Note: Q1 equates to July 1st of the Fiscal Year
This schedule provided by Consor assumes one (1) year for Phase I of the PS&E effort
and three (3) years for Phase II. Time for City and Caltrans review, Utility Coordination
and ROW Acquisition have been accounted for. The change in schedule from the last
update to Council is a result of the delay in completing the PA/ED phase of work, as well
as a realistic, detailed schedule presented by the design consultant.
Table 1: Prado Interchange - Project Timeline to Construction
Project Phase Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
PA/ED
PS&E
Advertise and Award
Construction
FY 29/30FY 28/29FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28
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Once City and Caltrans staff agree that design work is complete, the PS&E phase will
close out and the project will be advertised for construction bids. Staff anticipate
construction to begin as early as Fall of 2029.
Previous Council or Advisory Body Action
On July 17, 2018, City Council approved the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report
(SEIR) for the San Luis Ranch Development (Staff Report, Minutes). The SEIR detailed
the impacts of the development and need for the Prado Interchange Project, but did not
cover the project itself, necessitating separate CEQA and NEPA documents .
On August 16, 2022, Council Authorized Staff to seek VA services and PS&E services
(Minutes).
On September 5, 2023 Council recommended approval of the Initial Study – Mitigated
Negative Declaration (IS-MND) to Caltrans, declared Alt 3 as the City’s preferred
interchange type, and recommended that Caltrans Administration approve the Project
Report. (Minutes)
Public Engagement
There were extensive opportunities for public engagement on the project through
previous planning efforts, including the 2014 General Plan Land Use and Circulation
Element (LUCE) update, during review of the San Luis Ranch development proposal and
Environmental Impact Report, approved in 2018, and through public input on the City’s
capital project prioritization during the past several budget cycles.
Staff and project consultants also organized and held a public meeting on February 15,
2023, which consisted of a focused workshop to solicit input on the latest Prado
Interchange project details and draft environmental document. This meeting included a
presentation on project background, overview of design alternatives considered,
discussion of traffic impacts, summary of environmental analysis and mitigation
recommendations, latest project cost estimates and schedule. The meeting was
advertised via legal ads, via City email and social media notifications, and via direct
mailers sent to businesses and residents located within one half mile of the project limits.
Caltrans representatives were in attendance to help field questions from the public.
The IS/MND was circulated for public review February 2 through March 6, 2023. The
Notice of Availability/Notice of Intent to Adopt the IS/MND was advertised in the local
newspaper and included information about and invitation to the February 15, 2023 public
meeting. Following the public review period, Caltrans and City staff recorded and jointly
responded to 10 comment letters from members of the public and 1 from a local agency.
These responses have been reviewed by staff and approved by Caltrans and are included
at the end of the IS-MND.
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CONCURRENCE
Public Works, Community Development, City Attorney and Utilities Departments concur
with the recommendations of this report. Caltrans concurs with the recommendation to
proceed to the PS&E Phase and award a design contract.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The IS-MND CEQA document and the NEPA Categorical Exemption document were
completed during the Project Approval/Environmental Document Phase.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted: Yes Budget Year: 2021-2022, 2022-2023,
Funding Identified: Yes 2023-2024, 2024-2025
Fiscal Analysis:
As the Prado Interchange is a multi-phased legacy project, funding for the PS&E Phase
and Construction Phase will be discussed separately.
PS&E Phase Budget and Cost:
The PS&E contract is proposed to be separated into multiple phases to allow funding to
be programmed in future financial plans. A summary of PS&E design costs, broken by
phase can be seen below:
Prado Interchange - PS&E Costs
Task Costs
PS&E Phase I $ 3,049,853
PS&E Phase II $ 5,901,488
PS&E Phase III $ 94,439
Subtotal: $ 9,045,780
Design Contingency1: $ 1,000,000
3rd Party Review2: $ 1,500,000
ROW Acquisition3: $ 2,000,000
Utilities Relocation4: $ 2,000,000
Total5: $ 15,600,000
1. Assumed 10% contingency of total design fee
2. Assumption based on 15% work effort compared to PS&E estimate
3. ROW Acquisition in PS&E. $1.5mil estimate, increased to $2mil to for negotiating contingency
4. Costs with PG&E for undergrounding. Recent undergrounding cost $1.5mil. Escalate to $2mil
5. Rounded to the nearest $100,000
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Note that additional pre-construction costs beyond the design have been considered,
including Right of Way Acquisition, Undergrounding Fees for Utilities and a 3 rd party
consultant to assist City staff in plan review.
PS&E Phase Delivery Timeline
As part of the RFP, each firm was required to submit their schedule for the entirety of the
PS&E phase. Consor’s schedule was the most realistic, allocating 12 months for Phase I
work and 36 months for Phase II. Many of the major drivers of the schedule are beyond
the City’s control:
Right of Way negotiations with private property owners
Caltrans District 5 (local) review of deliverables
Caltrans Headquarters (Sacramento) review of deliverables
Utility underground coordination
Some items are under City control:
Staff review of deliverables
Consor timeframe of work effort
Staff reached out to Consor and discussed options and potential funding needs in order
to expedite their work effort. Consor would be able to expedite the schedule by assigning
additional resources to their bridge design, which would result in additional costs but could
reduce the design schedule by up to 6 months.
Staff could also skip the Value Analysis phase of this effort, and move to expedite delivery
of the project. The Value Analysis suggests these efforts could result in savings of
approximately $18 million if implemented, and for that reason staff does not recommend
this option. After consulting with Consor, the schedule savings would be approximately 6
months.
Funding for the PS&E Phase will be provided from the bond proceeds that San Luis
Ranch was required to provide the City for this project. Additional funding from the PA/ED
phase are also proposed to be utilized. Due to the length of time required to complete this
phase of work, a multi-year funding plan for the PS&E phase is shown below:
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Existing
FY24/25
Year 1
FY25/26
Year 2
FY25/26
Year 3
FY26/27
Year 4
FY27/28
Year 5
FY28/29
$ 6,862,192 $ 13,710,020 $ 7,808,532 $ 6,808,532 $ 3,308,532 $ 1,214,093
$ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
9,897,681$ $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
-$ $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 14,121,073
$ 10,000,000
106,664,834$
$ 16,759,873 $ 13,710,020 $ 7,808,532 $ 6,808,532 $ 3,308,532 $ 132,000,000
Task Cost
Fiscal
Year
Needed
PS&E Phase I 3,049,853.00$ 2024 3,049,853.00$
PS&E Phase II 5,901,488.00$ 2025 5,901,488$
PS&E Phase III 94,439.00$ 2028 94,439$
Design Contingency1:1,000,000.00$ 2026 1,000,000$
3rd Party Review2:1,500,000.00$ 2027 1,500,000$
ROW Acquisition3:2,000,000.00$ 2027 2,000,000$
Utilities Relocation4:2,000,000.00$ 2028 2,000,000$
Total Design Phase 15,545,780.00$
Construction 119,000,000.00$ 2029 119,000,000$
Cons Design Support5:2,000,000.00$ 2029 2,000,000$
Cons Management6:11,000,000.00$ 2029 11,000,000$
Total Construction Phase 132,000,000.00$
13,710,020$ 7,808,532$ 6,808,532$ 3,308,532$ 1,214,093$ -$
1. Assume contigency needed at midpoint of design
2. Funding required prior to 90% submittal
3. Offer packages sent 6/2027
4. Required 1 year prior to construction for Utilities to schedule relocations
5. Assume 2% of construction costs. Supports review of submittals, change orders, etc. from the design team during construction.
6. Assume 10% of construction costs. Supports 3 years of full-time construction management on the project.
Prado Road Interchange Funding Plan
SLOCOG
Account Total:
End of Year Account Balance:
San Luis Ranch Bond Proceeds:
San Luis Ranch Contribution:
Financial Plan Funding (General Fund):
Project Expenditures over Time
Financial Plan Funding
Funding Gap
Prado Interchange Account Balance (2091613):
Construction Phase (Cons)
Design Phase (PS&E)
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The San Luis Ranch bond proceeds are sufficient to cover the entire PS&E Phase . The
current available funding is shown, along with the Phase I funding request:
Funding Sources Total Budget
Available
Current Funding
Request
(PS&E Phase)
Remaining
Balance
Annual
Ongoing
Cost
Local Revenue
Measure
$5,160,000 $4,257,677 $902,323 N/A
Fees: Transportation
Impact
$359,103 $359,103 $0 N/A
State $0 $0 $0 N/A
Federal $0 $0 $0 N/A
Other: Airport Area
Impact Fee
$50,279 $50,279 $0 N/A
Other: County $1,435,260 $1,435,260 $0 N/A
Other: San Luis
Ranch Bond
Proceeds
$9,897,681 $9,897,681
Total $16,759,873 $15,545,780 $1,356,543 N/A
It is important to note that currently staff are only seeking authorization on the PS&E
Phase. As the PS&E phase is nearing completion, the best available information will be
used to estimate construction costs. The total project cost will be further refined during
design.
Staff are working to determine the best path forward to fund the construction phases of
the project, including aggressive pursuit of state and federal grant funding, leveraging
developer fees, use of the City’s Infrastructure Investment Fund, and potential debt
financing to support construction of the project. Should Council approve award of the
design contract, staff will provide additional updates once the project design is sufficiently
advanced, which will allow for a more accurate and realistic construction cost updates.
Construction Phase Fiscal Information
Cost Breakdown
The cost breakdowns presented in the September 5th 2023 report are unchanged, with
updates expected after a review of the Value Analysis recommendations. Below is a table
which itemizes construction costs based upon what is known today. Please note that
inflation has not been addressed; however, a 20% contingency is included and totals are
rounded to the nearest $100,000:
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Construction Costs (2023
Dollars)
Roadway: $ 10,647,300
Structure: $ 63,829,895
ROW/Utility: $ 4,531,747
Elks Lane: $ 3,180,000
Corp Yard Impr: $ 1,060,000
Prado Widening: $ 1,590,000
Total: $ 84,900,000
Currently, construction funding is anticipated to be received from both the City and the
City’s regional partners including: San Luis Obispo County, San Luis Obispo Council of
Governments (SLOCOG), as well as the San Luis Ranch development. Costs were split
based on percentage split of local traffic, regional traffic, and new developm ent traffic
once the facility is built. Staff have met with SLOCOG to advocate for additional regional
funding towards this project, and will continue to do so throughout the duration of PS&E.
Since construction is not proposed to start until 2029, and there remains significant
uncertainty regarding economic factors such as inflation, staff has calculated a future
range of costs based on several rates of inflation:
Alt A3 Construction Costs
Base Year (2023): $ 84,900,000
3% Inflation (2031): $ 106,000,000
5% Inflation (2031): $ 119,000,000
8% Inflation (2031): $ 140,000,000
Notes: 1. Figures rounded to nearest $1,000,000
2. Costs escalated to 2031, mid point of construction
Staff anticipates total construction costs to vary between these numbers above based
upon inflationary costs. Additionally, as the VA work is implemented in the final design
and the construction techniques, quantities, and means and methods are further
developed during the PS&E phase of the project, costs will fluctuate as well.
Total costs, including the PS&E Phase and Construction (Cons) Phase are summarized
below. Please note that Construction Administration and Construction Management
services are anticipated to be consultant led, accounting for those costs:
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Project Total Cost
Phase Task Cost
PS&E
Consor Design Contract $ 9,045,780.00
Design Contingency $ 1,000,000.00
3rd Party Quality Assurance
Review $ 1,500,000.00
Right of Way Acquisition $ 2,000,000.00
Utilities Relocation $ 2,000,000.00
Subtotal: $ 16,000,000.00
CONS
Cons Design Support1 $ 2,000,000.00
Cons Management and
Inspection2 $ 11,000,000.00
Construction3 $ 119,000,000.00
Subtotal: $ 132,000,000.00
Grand Total4: $ 148,000,000.00
1. Construction Administration assumed 2% construction costs -
Assist City with review of construction deliverables
2. Construction Management assumed 10% construction costs
3. 20% Contingency, 2031 dollars
4. Rounded to the nearest $1,000,000
Construction Debt Financing
The City does not have sufficient cash on hand to fully fund the construction of the Prado
Interchange Project. As a result, debt financing will need to be explored as a means of
providing the necessary capital to construct this project. This approach has long-term
financial implications, particularly in terms of how it will affect the City's Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) and overall fiscal strategy.
The table below outlines preliminary estimates of annual debt service payments based
on various financing amounts and potential interest rates. These estimates assume a 30-
year repayment term, which is typical for large-scale infrastructure projects. Staff has also
accounted for additional amounts beyond the forecasted construction project needs of
approximately $106 million to address several cost scenarios. Any project which uses
debt financing, would reduce the City’s capital allocation in that funding resource, yearly,
for the repayment term. For reference, the City currently has approximately $25 million in
General Fund allocated to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) each year.
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These estimates provide a range of potential annual commitments depending on the total
amount financed and prevailing interest rates at the time of issuance.
Considerations for Debt Financing
Debt Capacity and Fiscal Sustainability: The City must ensure that any debt issued
for this project aligns with its debt capacity and does not jeopardize overall fiscal
stability. Maintaining a strong credit rating will also be crucial to securing the most
favorable interest rates.
Market Conditions and Interest Rates: The cost of borrowing will depend on market
conditions at the time of issuance. Even small fluctuations in interest rates can
significantly affect the City's annual debt obligations, as illustrated in the table.
Collateral: Staff would need to identify sufficient collateral in the form of City
facilities in order secure debt financing. As the principal amount of debt increases,
this may become more difficult.
As the project progresses, staff will return to Council with more detailed financing options,
including updated cost estimates and funding scenarios. For now, this overview provides
a framework to begin discussions on how best to finance the Prado Interchange Project
while maintaining fiscal sustainability.
Construction Phase Grant Opportunities
Since the start of the PA/ED phase, staff have been tracking applicable grant
opportunities to help minimize the burden of City costs. With a completed CEQA
document and chosen alternative, staff should now be eligib le to apply for these grants.
Eligibility will continue to increase as the project progresses through the PS&E phase ,
and Consor has a team member who specializes in grant assistance. Below is a table of
grant opportunities that staff and the PS&E team will continue to monitor as possible
future sources of funding for construction related costs.
Program Type Typical Grant Amounts
RAISE Federal Can exceed $25 million
INFRA Federal Can exceed $25 million
SB1 Local Partnership State $5 million to $10 million
Active Transportation Program State $5 million to $10 million
Both the RAISE and INFRA programs are nationwide Federal grants that help state and
local entities accomplish large transportation infrastructure projects. These grant
applications require significant staff and consultant effort for a competitive application.
Collaboration with other entities or bundling other City projects may be needed for a
compelling region-wide package.
The SB1 Local Partnership Program Competitive Grant Program is a State program and
funding can be used for transportation projects. The Active Transportation Program
(ATP) State grant program is geared towards improving pedestrian and bicycle
transportation infrastructure.
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Staff continues to search for application grant opportunities and plans to continue
engagement with regional entities and grant consultants. This report also recommends
Council authorize Staff to seek Lobbying services for State and Federal funding. The
Lobbyist would help represent the City at the State and Federal level, advocating for
grants and programmatic funding to be considered for the Prado Interchange Project.
ALTERNATIVES
Due to the complexity and anticipated cost of the current project proposal, staff has
prepared several alternatives for Council’s consideration:
1. Deny award of PS&E Contract. Direct Staff to investigate reduced scale
overpass Concept.
Instead of proceeding with PS&E for the current interchange design, Council could
instead direct staff not to award the PS&E contract at this time, and to instead explore
lower-cost design alternatives that differ significantly from the current scope . Examples
of this could include:
Bicycle and Pedestrian Only Overcrossing – propose an overcrossing over
Highway 101 without any vehicle lanes
Bicycle, Pedestrian, Transit, and Emergency Vehicle Only Overcrossing – propose
an overcrossing with a single vehicle lane for buses and emergency vehicles only,
with dedicated lanes for pedestrians and bicycles
Process Implications
Under the above design alternative scenarios, all existing PS&E proposals for the project
as currently scoped would be rejected, and a new request for qualifications for consultant
planning and design support for an alternative project would be sought with Council
support.
Caltrans would likely maintain this structure, so the City would be obligated to follow the
Caltrans Project Development Process and re-start the process. Staff would have to re-
initiate the Project Study Report (PSR) phase and confirm that this modified project would
be supported by Caltrans. A new Request for Proposals (RFP) would be drafted and sent
to design consultants (with Council authorization). If the PSR is approved, staff would
then proceed to the PA/ED phase of alternative analysis and draft a new environmental
document, in addition to updating the environmental and technical studies.
This alternative would remove a key link within the City’s transportation network, requiring
amendments to the City’s General Plan. The Interchange has been a foundational
element to the Land Use and Circulation Element for decades and has been assumed
and integrated into the environmental analyses, project approva ls, and infrastructure fee
obligation calculations and collections, for numerous projects throughout the City like the
San Luis Ranch and Avila Ranch residential developments . Consequently, any
substantial project modification, or the elimination of the link entirely, would require a
comprehensive amendment to the City’s the General Plan, potentially including every
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General Plan Element. Staff anticipates such an update would require significant internal
resources from numerous city departments, with the most significant impact to Utilities,
Police, Fire, Community Development, Administration and City Attorney. Significant
consultant resources would be required to assist each department to fully evaluate the
operational and legal impacts of this decision, and, depending on prioritization of this
effort, it could be the primary resource demand of several departments for the next 5 or
more years, requiring further discussion of impacts and trade-offs with other City
operational and capital goals and priorities.
This alternative would require a new CEQA document to re-assess Vehicle Miles
Travelled (VMT), air quality, Green House Gas emissions and emergency response times
across the city. The environmental documents for several entitled, in progress, or
completed developments identified and assumed the interchange as a mitigation
measure; equivalent mitigation measures would have to be identified, engineered at a
high level, estimated in terms of cost and schedule, and then presented as part of th is
revised CEQA document. These new mitigation projects would be the responsibility of the
City and future development projects, as the City generally cannot retroactively impose
new mitigation measures onto the developments that are already entitled or under
construction.
Similar updates would be required for in-progress Specific Plans that assume completion
of the Prado Interchange as part of their circulation plans, including the Airport Area and
Margarita Area Specific Plans. The environmental documents would have to be re -
assessed, and the ability to add additional housing units in further phases of development
of those areas could be compromised due to anticipated safety or circulation impacts, or
new measures to mitigate impacts previously covered by the Prado Interchange would
need to be developed, analyzed and adopted to achieve the same or similar levels of
mitigation.
As part of the General Plan update, the Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) program would require a
significant update as well to re-assess mitigation projects and development contribution
towards them. Significant and specialized legal support would be needed to assess the
disposition, or re-allocation to alternative mitigation projects, of development impact fees
already collected should the Prado Interchange be significantly deferred or cancelled,
most clearly and immediately including fees collected from San Luis Ranch specific to the
Prado Interchange totaling $24 million.
In addition to amending local plans and policy documents, there would also be a need to
update project assumptions in relevant regional and state planning documents (i.e.
SLOCOG Regional Transportation Plan, State Transportation Improvement Plan,
Caltrans US 101 Corridor Plans, etc.) to support the development of an alternative project
description and the newly proposed mitigation projects.
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Traffic Circulation Implications
Traffic circulation studies prepared for several recent land use projects, including the San
Luis Ranch Development, Avila Ranch Development, and Froom Ranch Specific Plan
Development, concluded that multiple traffic operations deficiencies would arise in the
near-term (5-10 year horizon) if the Prado Interchange is not yet in place. Findings of
overriding consideration were adopted by Council for transportation impacts of each
development in order to begin construction prior to completion of the Prado Interchange.
Construction of the Interchange is a specific mitigation measure for each development.
To help inform Council’s review of this project, staff recently commissioned Central Coast
Transportation Consulting (CCTC) to conduct a sensitivity analysis to identify what traffic
operations impacts may arise if the interchange is delayed significantly or never
constructed at all.
CCTC modeled future (Year 2045) traffic conditions with and without the interchange,
assuming build-out of the General Plan land use plans and completion of other planned
circulation improvements, such as the Prado Creek Bridge and Prado Extension from
Higuera to Broad Street. This analysis, which is summarized in Attachment D, shows
that without the vehicle bridge over US 101, traffic volumes increase substantially on other
east-west routes (South Street, Tank Farm) and streets connecting to the existing US 101
interchanges north and south of Prado (Higuera, Madonna, LOVR). Per CCTC’s
sensitivity analysis, intersection levels of service (LOS) and queueing would exceed t he
City’s adopted performance thresholds at numerous locations if the interchange were not
constructed in the current 20-year horizon. The most notable impacts would occur at the
following locations, and likely other locations not analyzed in detail at this time:
Higuera & Madonna – Deficient LOS & queuing
o Eastbound queues likely to spill back to Madonna/US 101 ramps
Higuera & LOVR – Deficient LOS & queueing
o Southbound queues likely to spill back north of Tank Farm
Higuera & Tank Farm – Deficient LOS & queues
o Westbound queues likely to spill back past Long Street
o Northbound queues likely to spill back past Suburban
LOVR & Calle Joaquin – Deficient LOS & queues
o Northbound queues likely to spill back onto US 101 overcrossing, potentially
blocking traffic exiting US 101 southbound off-ramp.
Madonna & US 101 NB Ramps – Deficient queuing
o Westbound queues likely to spill back to Higuera
It is also important to note that without the Prado Interchange, major modifications may
be required at adjacent US 101 interchanges at Madonna Road and LOVR to prevent
queues from spilling back onto the US 101 mainline.
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While some traffic congestion may be lessened through investment in alternative
transportation modes, it is unlikely that this could be accomplished at a sufficient level to
fully mitigate these projected impacts. Roughly 50% of vehicle trips that occur in the city
have at least one trip end outside of the city limits—it will be challenging to shift a
meaningful portion of these trips to regional transit and many are outside of a reasonable
walking or bicycling distance. Based on current 20-year projections, the Prado
Interchange will carry approximately 20,000 vehicles per day that would otherwise use
other parallel route such as Higuera Street, Madonna Road, or LOVR.
As noted above, the current interchange proposal is projected to reduce citywide vehicle
miles traveled (VMT) by providing a more direct east -west connection. Removal of the
vehicle overcrossing of US 101 from the project would eliminate this VMT reduction and
increase traffic volumes on other parallel routes, which could negatively impact not only
passenger vehicle congestion, but slow delivery trucks, transit services, and (if a
pedestrian-only alternative is constructed) delay emergency response times, and
potentially increase conflicts between vehicles and people walking and bicycling along
these routes compared to conditions with the overcrossing.
Schedule Implications
Given the similar complexity of this alternative as the Interchange itself, staff investigated
the time needed to complete each phase of the project to estimate the schedule below:
Bike/Ped/Transit/Emergency Vehicle Overpass Only: Anticipated Schedule
Phase Duration Description
RFP 12 months Authorize, Advertise, and Award new design Contract
PSR 24 months Draft the Project Study Report - Confirm need for overcrossing
PA/ED 72 months Draft the Project Report and CEQA/NEPA Documents
PS&E 36 months Final Plans - Ready to Advertise
Total: 150 months 12 years
Staff anticipates this would lead to a delay of 9 years before reaching the PS&E Phase
(current milestone of project), and 12.5 years before the project is ready for construction,
2037.
Cost Implications
Staff met with Caltrans to seek their assistance on cost estimating the PSR, PA/ED and
PS&E phases for a reduced scale overpass project. The estimates are shown below with
same soft costs (ROW, Utilities, Design Contingency) as detailed in the body of the report:
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Overpass Only Design Costs
Phase Cost Description
PSR $ 1,000,000 Generate Project Study Report
PA/ED $ 3,500,000 Project Alternatives + Environmental Report
PS&E $ 12,500,000 Final Plans - Ready to Advertise
Total: $ 17,000,000
With this alternative being entirely conceptual, construction costs are difficult to estimate.
Therefore, staff made assumptions on general changes such as reduction in overcrossing
structure width that would have accommodated vehicle lanes and removed structural
costs of the northbound on and off ramps. This resulted in construction costs
approximately two thirds the cost of the current design. Base year costs of 2023 are
approximated below:
Construction Cost Comparison
(2023 Costs)
Overpass Interchange
Roadway: $ 5,600,000 $ 10,647,300
Structure: $ 33,600,000 $ 63,829,895
ROW/Utility: $ 6,048,000 $ 4,531,747
Elks Lane: $ 3,360,000 $ 3,180,000
Corp Yard Impr: $ 1,120,000 $ 1,060,000
Prado Widening: $ 1,680,000 $ 1,590,000
Total: $ 51,500,000 $ 84,900,000
However, the approximate construction costs should be accelerated an additional 9
years, resulting in significantly less cost savings as summarized below than initially
expected:
Construction + Inflation Comparison
Overpass Interchange
Scenario Year Cost Year Cost
Base Year: 2023 $ 51,500,000 2023 $ 84,800,000
3% Inflation: 2039 $ 77,000,000 2031 $ 106,000,000
5% Inflation: 2039 $ 93,000,000 2031 $ 119,000,000
8% Inflation: 2039 $ 118,000,000 2031 $ 140,000,000
Please note that the costs were accelerated to 2039 – the approximate halfway mark of
construction.
Other costs not specific to the project, like the General Plan update, new CEQA document
and TIF analysis are further described above. A summary of design and construction
costs, for a project grand total can be seen below:
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Grand Total Comparison
Overpass Interchange
Scenario Year Cost Year Cost
PSR 2026 $ 1,000,000 2018 $ -
PA/ED 2028 $ 3,500,000 2024 $ -
PS&E 2034 $ 12,500,000 2025 $ 16,000,000
Cons 2039 $ 103,000,000 2031 $ 132,000,000
Grand Total $ 120,000,000
$
148,000,000
Summary
Due to the large deviations from the current schedule and budget, staff does not believe
there will be significant cost savings proceeding with this alternative. There will also be
significant traffic impacts City-wide by removing the vehicular lanes from the project
scope. This effort would be a multi-year collaboration between the City and Caltrans,
drawing significant resources from both teams.
In addition to project specific costs, Staff will be required to update the General Plan, City
wide EIR and TIF, resulting in the delay of other major City goals for 5 -10 years and
additional costs related to these planning efforts. For these reasons, staff does not
recommend this option.
2. Deny award of PS&E Contract. Direct Staff to investigate “No Build” Option.
Instead of proceeding with PS&E for the current interchange design, the Council could
instead direct staff not to award the PS&E contract at this time, and to instead explore a
“No Build” alternative where the Prado Interchange is removed from the General Plan,
EIR and TIF.
Process Implications
Under this scenario, all existing PS&E proposals for the project as currently scoped would
be rejected, and a new request for qualifications for consultant planning and design
support for the General Plan update would be sought with Council support.
Other process implications are described in Alternative 1 “Reduced Scale Overpass”.
Traffic Circulation Implications
Traffic impacts for the “No Build” scenario are similar to the “Reduced Scale Overpass”
alternative in terms of vehicular impacts. Compared to the “Overpass Only” alternative,
the “No Build” scenario would include additional disadvantages by not improving east -
west connectivity for people walking, bicycling, transit services, or emergency response
vehicles.
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Schedule Implications
Given the similar complexity of a “No Build” option, staff would seek consultant services
to help better understand the impacts to the General Plan, Specific Plans, TIF program,
and previous development approvals. Staff anticipates this effort to be a signif icant
internal work effort in addition to the consultant assistance, likely requiring 5 -10 years to
update these relevant plans and programs.
Cost Implications
In addition to Staff time, consultant and expert services would be required to assist several
departments within the City. The cost of these services are unknown over the 5 -10 year
period.
Summary
The “No Build” option will require an update to the General Plan, TIF program, and
evaluation of previous development approvals and impact fees , resulting in significant
City-wide staff and consultant effort. This effort would delay other major City goals for the
5-10 year work period. For these reasons, staff does not recommend this option.
ATTACHMENTS
A - A3 Concept Plans
B - Consor Proposal
C - Consor Cost Proposal
D - Traffic Impact Map
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
Plans, Specifications and Estimate
(PS&E) Services for US 101 and
Prado Road Interchange Project
City Specification No. 2091613-02
Caltrans Project No. 113-0000-0405
July 25, 2024
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Projects in Caltrans District 5
• On-Call Storm Damage Projects
• Sixteen Task Orders for 108 Sites
• 2017 Storm Damage Projects: PS&E for 12 Retaining Wall Sites
• San Lorenzo Bridge Replacement
• Paulsen-Whiting Road Bridge
• Retaining Walls for Schulties, Trout Gulch & Bear Creek Roads
• Harkins Slough Bridge
• Cabrillo College Pedestrian Overcrossing Retrofit
• Watsonville Slough Bridge (CM)
• Murray Secondary Force Main (W/WW)
Santa Cruz County
• Laguna Seca Bridge Inspections, Load Ratings, and Repairs
• Laguna Seca Tower Inspection and Evaluation
• Cachagua Road Storm Damage Project
• E. Boronda Road Bridge Widening
• Bradley Road Scour Repair
• Johnson Road Bridge Replacement
• Big Sur Sidehill Viaduct
• Retaining Wall on State Route 1 (Mon-1-KP58.6)
• Caltrans District 5 Seismic Retrofits/Monterey County (CM)
• Various City of Salinas Seismic Retrofit Projects (CM)
• Various City of Seaside Seismic Retrofit Projects (CM)
• Retaining Wall on State Route 1 (Mon-1-KP93.7)
• Monte Road Bridge Seismic Retrofit (CM)
• Davis Road Bridge Replacement (CM)
• Toro Road Storm Damage Repair
• Viejo Road Storm Damage Repair
• Palo Colorado Storm Damage
• San Miguel Canyon Road/Castroville Boulevard Roundabout
Monterey County
• Tepusquet Road Bridge
• San Marcos Sidehill Viaduct
• Deck Rehabilitation - 10 Bridges
• El Encanto Debris Basin
• Franciscan Culvert Extension
• North H Street Bridge Widening
• University Drive Bridge
• Bell Street Bridge
• San Jose Creek Improvements
• Alamo Pintado Pedestrian Bridge
• Garey Bridge over the Sisquoc River
• Old Coast Highway Bridge Replacement
• Goleta Beach Park Bridge (Repair & Replacement)
• Three Flood Control Projects - Check & Drop Structures
• Montecito Creek Debris Basin
• Mission Canyon Bridge Safety Enhancements
• US 101/E SR46 Auxiliary Lane & Ramp Reconstruction
• US 101/Fair Oaks Interchange Evaluation
• Traffic Way Bridge Replacement
• Swinging Bridge Inspection & Evaluation
• Bridge Street Bridge Rehabilitation
• Traffic Way Bridge Scour POA
• Via Avenue Bridge Replacement
• Santa Lucia Bridge Replacement
• River Road Bridge
• Las Pilitas Road Bridge
• San Simeon Road with Two Bridges
• Price Canyon Road Widening with Two Bridges
• Storm Damage Evaluation - Various Structures
• Joqui Road Bridge Seismic Retrofit (CM)
• Feasibility Study Route 41, Slipout Repair
• Old Creek Road Slipout Repair
• San Miguel Road Slipout Repair
San Luis Obispo County
• Historical Park Bridge
• Lone Tree Road Bridge
• Cienega Road Bridge
• Panoche Road Bridge
• Limekiln Road Bridge
• Highway 25/Hollister Bypass (CM)
San Benito County
• Santa Rosa Street Bridge Replacement
• Santa Ynez River Bridge Seismic Retrofit (CM)
• Branch Mill Road Bridge Replacement
• River Grove Drive Bridge Replacement
• El Camino Real Bridge Replacement
• Bello Street Bridge Replacement
• Lopez Drive Bridge Seismic Retrofit
• Bob Jones Bike Trail
• Prado Road Bridge Replacement
• Bianchi Lane Bridge Replacement
• Del Rio Road Interchange Phase 2
• Jack Creek Bridge Replacement
• Huasna Road over Arroyo Grande Creek Bridge
• Huasna Townsite Road Bridge Emergency Repair
• Huasna Townsite Road Bridge Replacement
• Monte Road at Squire Creek Bridge Replacement
• Huer Huero Bridge Replacement
Santa Barbara County
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Submittal Forms 1
Introductory Letter 6
Qualifications & Experience 8
Organization & Approach 31
Scope of Services to be Provided 65
Schedule of Work 101
Conflict of Interest Statement 108
Local Presence 109
References 110
Exceptions to Standard Agreement 111
Appendix of Resumes 112
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US 101/Prado Road Interchange • City of San Luis Obispo • July 2024 • 1
CONSOR’S INSURANCE CARRIERS’ A.M. BEST RATINGS
The Continental Casualty Company: A XV
Great American Insurance Company: A+ XV
National Fire Insurance Co of Hartford: A XV
AXIS Surplus Insurance Company: A XV
Travelers Property Casualty Company of America: A++ XV
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Section E
PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL FORMS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The undersigned declares that she or he:
▪ Has carefully examined Specification No. 2091613-02
▪ 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.
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
Submittal Forms
Consor North America, Inc.
See below
916.368.9181
364 Pacific Street, 1st Floor
Brent.Lemon@consoreng.com
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Section E
PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL FORMS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The undersigned declares that she or he:
▪ Has carefully examined Specification No. 2091613-02
▪ 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.
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
Brent Lemon
N/A
San Luis Obispo, CA 95670
July 25, 2024
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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?
If yes, explain the circumstances.
Executed on July 25, 2024 at Rancho Cordova, California 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: 8
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.
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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
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Customer Name County of El Dorado
Contact Individual Matt Smeltzer, Deputy Director of Engineering
Telephone & Email 530.621.5912, matt.smeltzer@edcgov.us
Street Address 2850 Fairlane Court
City, State, Zip Code Placerville, CA 95667
Date of Services 1/2007 - Ongoing
Contract Amount $7M
Description of Services
US 50 HOV/Latrobe Road/El Dorado Hills Boulevard Interchange Improvements Phased Projects
US 50 Mainline Widening and HOV Lane (2007 - 2012) — The scope of work included rehabilitation of the existing
pavement, adding an HOV lane in each direction, auxiliary lanes, truck climbing lane, reconstruction of four existing
structures, construction of retaining structures, drainage improvements, reconstruction of the El Dorado Hills
interchange, signals, lighting, ITS elements, and improvements to the existing El Dorado Hills Boulevard.
US 50 El Dorado Hills Interchange Pedestrian Overcrossing (2007-2010) — Our team was responsible for developing a
Project Report and Environmental Document for this pedestrian OC. The project included public outreach, developing
preliminary alternatives, alternative screening, environmental technical studies supporting the final selected alternative.
Coordination with Caltrans to achieve NEPA approval, developing the project report, preliminary design, and
environmental approval of a new pedestrian overcrossing.
WB Loop Off- and On-Ramp Improvements (2012-2016) — Delivered 100% PS&E for review by Caltrans within 2 ½ months
from the notice to proceed. This unprecedented, accelerated delivery was in response to the El Dorado Transportation
Commission and County DOT’s desire to capture Corridor Mobility Improvement Account (Prop 1B) fund savings and
further the completion of ultimate interchange improvements. The work included a new two-lane westbound loop offramp
that included an overcrossing structure and a new three-lane westbound on-ramp at the El Dorado Hills Interchange.
EB Loop Off- and On-Ramp Improvements (2023-ongoing) — The County has received funding to build out the
southeast quadrant of the interchange with a new eastbound loop offramp and a new two-lane eastbound onramp.
Proposed improvements include drainage, signals, lighting, ramp metering, roadway rehabilitation, widening pavement,
and addition of a new Class 1 mixed use path along Latrobe Road/El Dorado Hill Boulevard. Significant retaining walls
are required to limit the right of way impacts. The project is expected to go to construction in Summer 2026.
Project Outcome
Converted two-lane freeway into four-lane freeway, implemented HOV lanes, replaced the El Dorado Hills Interchange,
with final interchange phase now underway.
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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
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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
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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
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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
Customer Name Merced County Department of Public Works
Contact Individual Nathan Bray, Public Works Director
Telephone & Email 209.385.7601, nathan.bray@countyofmerced.com
Street Address 345 W. 7th Street
City, State, Zip Code Merced, CA 95341
Date of Services 7/2019 - Ongoing
Contract Amount $8.5M
Description of Services
Atwater-Merced Expressway Phase 1B
Consor is currently under contract to develop the Environmental Document, Report Project, and PS&E package for the
construction of approximately one mile of new expressway near State Route 99 south of the City of Atwater in Merced
County. The project evaluates several alternative alignments for a two-mile segment of four-lane divided expressway.
The Consor team performed an alternatives validation assessment which resulted in an alignment alternative that saved
more than $13 million over the previously scoped alternative. The team also demonstrated how application of AASHTO
standards and contextual design would produce cost savings relating to sight distance and establishing the appropriate
horizontal and vertical geometrics.
Project Outcome
This new facility expressway will provide connectivity to Merced County’s Inland Port. This is a STIP funded project with
an environmental clearance target date of March 2025 and begin construction in summer of 2028.
Customer Name Contra Costa Transportation Authority
Contact Individual Ivan Ramirez
Telephone & Email 925.256.4737, iramirez@ccta.net
Street Address 2999 Oak Road, Suite 100
City, State, Zip Code Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Date of Services 2012 - Ongoing
Contract Amount $6.5M
Description of Services
SR-4/Balfour Road Interchange: Consor developed the supplemental Project Report, three CEQA addendums, and
PS&E package as well as provided construction support for the construction of over two miles of new freeway and a
grade-separated interchange at State Route 4 and Balfour Road in the City of Brentwood. This interchange replaced a
two-lane expressway/at-grade intersection with a 4-lane divided freeway/interchange and includes the construction of
several bridge and retaining wall structures, utility relocations, right-of-way acquisitions, environmental permits, drainage
facilities, and traffic signals. Consor also led the effort in coordination with Caltrans, Contra Costa Transportation
Authority, City of Brentwood, SR4 Bypass Authority, Contra Costa County, the local regional water quality control
board, East Contra Costa Habitat Conservancy, and various utility agencies. The project included significant utility
relocations involving PG&E transmission towers, PG&E underground joint trench construction with AT&T, Comcast
and the City participating, relocation of a 10-inch Kinder Morgan high pressure oil line and booster station, and Contra
Costa Water District 90-inch Los Vaqueros Pipeline. Consor lead the utility effort and developed Caltrans utility reports
of investigation, utility agreements, and staging plans to accomplish the work without disruption to service. The
interchange area provides access to a high school, middle school, and regional medical center which necessitated
access to these facilities throughout construction. The John Muir Regional Medical facility included a Helipad adjacent
to the freeway and required the proposed improvements meet FAA clearance requirements. Consor led the efforts
with the East Contra Costa Habitat Conservancy by coordinating permitting agreements and monitoring requirements
during construction. Provided direction for the completion of the environmental revalidation which required three
separate addendums through the life of the design phase of the project. Led the project team in concert with working
with Caltrans functional units to obtain project approvals, the City of Brentwood, the SR4 Bypass Authority, Contra Costa
County (performing right-of-way acquisitions), and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority.
Project Outcome
Construction completed/Open to traffic December 2019, continuing work to transfer right of way to Caltrans.Construction completed/Open to traffic December 2019, continuing work to transfer right of way to Caltrans.
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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
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364 Pacific Street, 1st Floor
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
P: 916.368.9181 | F: 415.543.6570
July 25, 2024
Wyatt Banker-Hix
Supervising Civil Engineer
919 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Re: Proposal for PS&E Services US 101 and Prado Road Interchange Project
City Specification No. 2091613-02 | Caltrans Project No. 113-0000-0405
Dear Mr. Banker-Hix:
Since the 1990s, the City of San Luis Obispo has been working to improve the US 101/Prado Road Interchange and needs a consultant
that can help accelerate the delivery and bring innovative, cost-saving ideas to the table. Due to congestion on adjacent interchanges
and roadways created by the recent and future development on the west side of US 101, it is critical for the City to push this project
forward through construction, so the community can have a safer, more efficient traveling experience.
Having delivered transportation infrastructure projects for local agencies throughout California since 1992, Consor (formerly Quincy
Engineering) offers a proactive approach, collaborative and innovative mindset, and the right experience to bring this project to
fruition. We believe our team’s following key attributes will provide the best value to the City:
Experience with the City, Caltrans District 5, and the Surrounding Region. Drawing on our experience working with the City over
the past 17 years on projects that include the Prado Road Creek Bridge and the Mid-Higuera Bypass and Bridge Replacement, we
understand the City’s needs and community’s concerns. In addition to our project work, we have met with you and Caltrans on several
occasions to discuss the Prado Road Interchange project. Our strong history delivering projects includes work throughout the Central
Coast over the past 20 years, helping us build fruitful relationships with many of the key stakeholders, utilities, and other resource
agencies that will be vital to this project. We have fostered long-standing relationships with Caltrans District 5 staff as we have worked
hand-in-hand as a prime consultant and team member on several on-system designs through various project development phases.
Strong Management Approach to Push the Project Forward. Brent Lemon, Consor’s project manager, has a 38+ year history of
success completing interchange projects, often on extremely accelerated schedules, including the El Dorado Hills Interchange which
was completed in a record five months. His hands-on management approach has enabled Brent to step in where others have left off
and drive projects to completion.
Creative Cost Saving Designs and Additional Funding Sources. The cost of the interchange has increased dramatically and Consor
is committed to exploring all reasonable cost saving alternatives. The City has identified several funding sources but the construction
phase is still in need of additional funding. We have included AECOM and their infrastructure economics practice experts on
our team to help identify and secure potential grants and other funding sources. Our team, including HDR, has begun exploring
design modifications to reduce the overall project costs. We have reviewed the Hybrid Value Analysis Study that was prepared and
implemented precast girders with longer spans and large diameter shafts to potentially reduce foundation costs. Our proposal includes
these and other potential cost-saving measures.
Our Teaming Partners. We have carefully selected a set of teaming partners who bring an unparalleled volume of proven, local
experience that the City can trust to get the job done right. HDR and Yeh and Associates are exclusive members of the Consor team
that are critical to delivering an excellent product with a shared goal to reduce overall project costs. HDR prepared the Location
Hydraulics Study for the PA&ED phase and has already begun reviewing the hydraulics model with the Consor team to optimize project
solutions. Yeh and Associates is the premier geotechnical firm on the Central Coast with strong ties to Caltrans District 5. They have
been the Caltrans go-to geotechnical consultant for mitigation along Highway 1 and have a long-standing relationship with Consor.
DKS, specifically Jim Damkowitch, has spent the majority of his career working with SLOCOG’s traffic model and will lead the optional
effort to provide validation of the previous traffic work. Lastly, Brian Ray with Sunrise Transportation will lead activities associated with
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network analysis and intersection refinements. Brian is a nationally recognized expert in roundabout design, systemic safety analysis,
and geometric design. He has worked directly with Caltrans developing training for Roundabouts and implementing the Highway
Safety Manual. Coupled with Consor’s fresh perspective and innovative solutions, our teaming partners bring proven, local, successful
experience that we want to continue with the City. The table below illustrates our full team of qualified subconsultants.
Team Member Firm Name Primary service to be provided City of San Luis
Obispo Experience
Exclusive to the
Consor Team
AECOM Grant Writing Assistance
Apexx Architecture Bridge Architecture
Bennett Engineering Services + Y&C
Transportation Consultants Signals & Lighting
DKS Associates Traffic
Hamner, Jewell & Associates Right-of-Way Acquisitions
HDR Water Resources, Floodplain, Drainage Design,
Drainage Report, SWDR, Erosion Control
Rincon Consultants, Inc.Environmental Permitting
Sunrise Transportation Strategies, LLC Geometric Design QA/QC,
Traffic Peer Review Lead
Verdin Public Outreach
Wallace Group Surveying, Right-of-Way Services,
Landscape Architecture
Yeh and Associates Geotechnical Engineering
Superior Design Resources. As we have proven while serving as an extension of the City’s staff on other projects, we take a highly
proactive approach to driving projects to completion. The team we have assembled, filled with many familiar faces to the City, brings
a high caliber of design talent, quality, and level of service you have come to expect from Consor. We are ready to work collaboratively
with you to deliver the US 101/Prado Road Interchange project in a smooth, quick, and efficient manner.
Professional Service Contract. Consor respectfully requests that the City consider the edits to the City’s Professional Service Contract
included in the section titled "Exceptions to the Standard Agreement" of this proposal.
We acknowledge receipt of the RFP dated May 2, 2024, Addendum #1 dated May 29, 2024, and Addendum #2 dated June 20, 2024.
We look forward to the opportunity to work alongside you and the entire City team on this project. If you have any questions related to
our proposal, please do not hesitate to reach out to me via my cell at 916.799.4910, office at 916.368.9181, or email at
brent.lemon@consoreng.com.
Sincerely,
Consor North America, Inc.
R. Brent Lemon, PE, PMP
Executive Vice President/Project Manager
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Qualifications & Experience
Who is Consor?
Consor is a North American transportation infrastructure and water consulting
firm offering planning, engineering design, structural assessment, and construction
services. Our diverse team of experts live and work alongside clients, providing
thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together. People choose
Consor because they know they will get a better experience—and be better for the
experience—whether they are a teammate, a client, or a partner.
Our team has worked on nearly 1,000 transportation projects, many funded through
regional State Highway Account (SHA), State Transportation Improvement Program
(STIP), and local funds. The public agencies in the regions we serve depend on
Consor to provide cost-effective solutions to their complex engineering projects. We
have a proven track record of dependability, client loyalty, consistent professionalism,
and commitment to excellent responsiveness. Our clients rely on our expertise,
knowing that their communities will benefit from our focus on delivery and long-
term performance.
Formerly Quincy Engineering, the firm was founded in 1992 with the key mission to
provide high-quality municipal engineering services to public agencies. Staying true
to this mission, 99 percent of our current business is for public sector clients. In 2021,
we merged with Consor and as of October 2022, we have adopted the Consor brand.
United by a shared name, vision, and core values, our collective Consor team can
provide you with more capacity and capabilities while staying dedicated to serving
you. We currently serve dozens of local public agencies through 600 staff in 33
offices throughout the West with a full range of civil engineering, public engagement,
planning services, and construction management. This includes actively delivering
transportation projects on the Central Coast since 2001. We are big enough to
provide the breadth of technical experience and capabilities to expertly deliver your
most important projects, yet small enough to understand and adapt to your needs.
Consor staff have extensive highway
design experience throughout
California, including work on the
State Route 4/Balfour Interchange
Improvement Project. This has
resulted in innovative solutions
that meet local agencies’ needs
while working within the project
constraints, such as a complete
streets approach and/or designing
with construction staging and
reducing traffic impacts in mind.
WHO WE ARE
In 2021, Quincy Engineering merged with
Consor Engineers and, as of October 2022,
we have adopted the Consor brand.
NEAREST OFFICE LOCATION
364 Pacific Street, 1st Floor
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1,700+600+
FIRM SIZE
total staff
West Region staff
33 West Region
Offices
SR4/Balfour Road - April 2017
SR4/Balfour Road - Present
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REFERENCE: Nathan Bray, Public Works Director, Merced County
P: 209.385.7601 | E: nathan.bray@countyofmerced.com
Consor is developing the Environmental Document, Project Report, and PS&E package for the
construction of approximately one mile of new expressway near State Route 99 south of the City
of Atwater in Merced County. The project evaluates several alternative alignments for a two-mile
segment of four-lane divided expressway. Improvements will be phased with Phase 1B constructing
approximately one mile of the new expressway consisting of a two-lane interim facility, which
is expected to facilitate ongoing economic development through improved freight mobility
(including accessibility to the Mid-California International Trade District), and benefit surrounding
communities with increased safety, air quality, and mobility to nearby schools, residences, and
businesses. Coordination with Caltrans is required to achieve NEPA approval for the project.
Sponsoring agencies include Merced County and Merced County Association of Governments. The
project is funded through local transportation tax Measure V, State Transportation Improvement
Program, and local funds.
The Consor team was brought on board 10 years after the initial environmental document was
approved. Our team performed value engineering that resulted in an alignment alternative that
saves more than $13 million over the previously scoped alternative. The team also showed the
County how application of AASHTO standards and contextual design would produce cost savings
relating to sight distance and establishing the appropriate horizontal and vertical geometrics.
The new alignment alternative resulted in fewer environmental impacts, reduced the number of
residential homes impacted, and avoided realigning an environmental sensitive creek channel.
By avoiding the realignment of the creek, we were able to save 12-18 months on the schedule by
avoiding the individual 404 permit process administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The project involves construction of a two-lane facility within the ultimate four-lane right-of-
way, including a two-span precast grade-separated crossing (approximately 240 feet in length)
of the Burlington Northern – Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad and Santa Fe Avenue. It also includes
retaining wall structures, utility relocations, irrigation facility relocations, right-of-way acquisition,
drainage facilities, implementation of permanent water quality treatment devices,
modifications to existing public roads connecting to the new expressway, signals, and
lighting.
Relevant Experience
We have selected the following representative projects from our firm’s history to highlight our experience with projects similar to the
US 101/Prado Interchange Project. In some cases, our proposed team member firms and proposed key team members worked on
these projects together, building a strong rapport that comes from successfully delivering challenging projects side-by-side.
COST-SAVING FEATURES:
• Through value engineering, Consor
developed an alternative alignment that
saves over $13M over the previously
scoped alternative.
PROJECT SIMILARITIES:
• Value Engineering
• Schedule
• Multiple Funding Sources
• Phased Project Approach
• Interchange
• Utility Relocation
• Advancing Work from Prior
Consultant
• Bridge Design
• Overhead Signs
• Drainage Design
• Water Quality
• Right-of-Way Acquisition
• Stage Construction
• Signals & Lighting
• Roadway Design
• Surveying
PROJECT STAFF:
• Brent Lemon/Project Manager
• Mark Reno/Principal-in-Charge
• Scott McCauley/Bridge Project
Engineer
• Mike Sanchez/Utility
Coordination
• HDR/Hydraulics & Hydrology
• AECOM/Funding Assistance &
Design
Atwater-Merced Expressway - Phase 1B, Merced County, CA
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REFERENCE: Tim Haile, Executive Director, Contra Costa Transportation Authority
P: 925.256.4700 | E: thaile@ccta.net
Consor led the development of the supplemental Project Report, three CEQA addenda, and
PS&E package, as well as provided construction support for the construction of over 1.5 miles of
new freeway and a grade-separated interchange at State Route 4 and Balfour Road in the City of
Brentwood. Consor led the effort in coordination with Caltrans, Contra Costa Transportation Authority,
City of Brentwood, SR4 Bypass Authority, Contra Costa County, the San Francisco Bay Regional Water
Quality Control Board, East Contra Costa Habitat Conservancy, and various utility agencies.
This interchange replaced a two-lane expressway/at-grade intersection with a four-lane divided
freeway/ interchange and includes the construction of several bridge and retaining wall structures,
utility relocations, right-of-way acquisitions, environmental permits, drainage facilities, and traffic
signals. The project included significant utility relocations involving PG&E transmission towers,
PG&E underground joint trench construction (with AT&T, Comcast, and the City participating), and
relocation of a 10-inch Kinder Morgan high pressure oil line and booster station, and Contra Costa
Water District 90-inch Los Vaqueros Pipeline. Consor led the utility effort and developed Caltrans
utility reports of investigation, utility agreements, and staging plans to accomplish the work without
disruption to service.
The interchange area provides access to a high school, middle school, and regional medical
center, which necessitated access to these facilities throughout construction. The John Muir
Regional Medical facility included a Helipad adjacent to the freeway and required the proposed
improvements meet FAA clearance requirements. Consor led the efforts with the East Contra Costa
Habitat Conservancy by coordinating permitting agreements and monitoring requirements during
construction. Consor also provided direction for the completion of the environmental revalidation,
which required three addenda through the life of the design phase of the project. The project team
worked in concert with Caltrans functional units to obtain project approvals, the City of Brentwood,
the SR4 Bypass Authority, Contra Costa County (performing right-of-way acquisitions), and the
Contra Costa Transportation Authority.
The project received a 2019 APWA Northern California Project of the Year award.
PROJECT SIMILARITIES:
• Cost-Effective Solutions
• Sensitive Utility Protection in
Place
• Drainage Design
• Water Quality BMPs
• Bridge Design
• Right-of-Way Acquisition
• Advancing Work from Prior
Consultant
• Caltrans ROIs
• Stage Construction
• Signals & Lighting
• Overhead Signs
• Permitting
• Surveying
• Caltrans Oversight
• Phased Project Approach
PROJECT STAFF:
• Brent Lemon/Project Manager
• Mark Reno/Principal-in-Charge
• Scott McCauley/Bridge Design
• Mike Sanchez/Roadway Design
• Linda Scroggs/Wet Utilities
Design
• HDR/Hydraulics & Hydrology,
Drainage Report, Stormwater
Data Report
SR-4/Balfour Road Interchange, Contra Costa Transportation Authority, CA
COST-SAVING FEATURES:
• For water quality treatment, the lanes were tipped 2%
toward the median instead of away from the median,
allowing 100% WQT volume.
• Precast structures on mainline allowed us to reduce the
amount of earthwork by 3 feet.
• The CCWD 90-inch diameter Los Vaqueros Pipeline
avoided a $20M+ relocation by being protected in place
with a protective outer reinforced concrete structure.
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REFERENCE: Matt Smeltzer, Deputy Director of Engineering, County of El Dorado
P: 530.621.5912 | E: matt.smeltzer@edcgov.us
Consor, in cooperation with the County of El Dorado, Caltrans, and the El Dorado County
Transportation Commission, provided engineering services for the development of the
supplemental environmental clearance documents, geometric approval drawings, and final
design for phased improvements within a 3-mile segment of US 50. This 3-mile segment included
coordinating the geometrics of three interchanges. Geometric approval drawings were developed
for the 3-mile-long corridor and approved by Caltrans. The implementation of improvements
consisted of four separate projects as funding became available.
Mainline HOV Lane Addition (3-miles), Climbing Lane, and El Dorado Hills Interchange
Reconstruction (2007-2012) – The scope of work included rehabilitation of the existing pavement,
adding an HOV lane in each direction, auxiliary lanes, truck climbing lane, reconstruction of four
existing structures, construction of retaining structures, drainage improvements, reconstruction of
the El Dorado Hills interchange, signals, lighting, ITS elements and improvements to the existing El
Dorado Hills Boulevard.
US 50 El Dorado Hills Interchange Pedestrian Overcrossing (2007-2010) – Our team was
responsible for developing a Project Report and Environmental Document for this pedestrian
OC. The project included public outreach, developing preliminary alternatives, alternative
screening, environmental technical studies supporting the final selected alternative. Coordination
with Caltrans to achieve NEPA approval, developing the project report, preliminary design and
environmental approval of a new pedestrian overcrossing.
WB Loop Off- and On-Ramp Improvements (2012-2016) – Delivered 100% PS&E for review by
Caltrans within 2 ½ months from the notice to proceed. This unprecedented, accelerated delivery was in response to the El Dorado
Transportation Commission and County DOT’s desire to capture Corridor Mobility Improvement Account (Prop 1B) fund savings and
further the completion of ultimate interchange improvements. The work included a new two-lane westbound loop offramp that
included an overcrossing structure and a new three-lane westbound onramp at the El Dorado Hills Interchange. The project required
coordination of future interchange improvements to the east (US 50/Silva Valley Parkway) and west (Empire Ranch Road) of El Dorado
Hills Blvd. The project required coordinating both CEQA re-certification and NEPA re-evaluation in record time. This area is within
a highly congested corridor and traffic operational analysis needed to be performed modeling the new configuration of the ramp
intersections with the adjacent local street intersections, a total of 5 intersection modifications were implemented as a result. The
project also included drainage design, permanent water quality treatment BMPs, retaining walls, ramp metering, a new off-ramp UC
bridge structure and complex staging of both the main line and El Dorado Hills Blvd. As a result, Consor was able to capture over $16
million in new construction funding for the County and implement project improvements in record time.
EB Loop Off- and On-Ramp Improvements (2023-ongoing) – The County has received funding to build out the southeast quadrant
of the interchange with a new eastbound loop offramp and a new two-lane eastbound onramp. Proposed improvements include
drainage, signals, lighting, ramp metering, roadway rehabilitation, widening pavement, addition of a new Class 1 mixed use path along
Latrobe Rd/El Dorado Hill Blvd. Significant retaining walls are required to limit the right of way impacts. The project is expected to go to
construction in Summer 2026.
PROJECT SIMILARITIES:
• Longitudinal Utility
• Expedited Schedule
• Phased Project Approach
• Caltrans Oversight
• Permitting
• Bridge Design
• Interchange Design
• Stage Construction
• Drainage Design
• Utility Relocations
• Protecting Utilities in Place
• Overhead Signs
• Storm Water Quality
• Surveying
PROJECT STAFF:
• Brent Lemon/Project Manager
• Mike Sanchez/Signing, Striping,
Stage Construction
• Bennett + Y&C/Signals &
Lighting
• HDR/Hydraulics - Drainage
US 50/El Dorado Hills Boulevard Interchange Phase 2B, County of El Dorado, CA
This project received an ASCE Sacramento
Transportation Project of the Year award.
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REFERENCE: Rick Carter, Former City of Elk Grove Capital Program Manager (now Deputy
Executive Director, Placer County Transportation Agency)
P: 530.823.4033 | E: rcarter@pctpa.net
Consor completed the PS&E to improve the intersection of Sheldon Road and Waterman Road with
the construction of a single-lane roundabout. Throughout the design process, Consor’s goal was for
this to be a Good Neighbor Project and see that the design and construction process kept the local
community involved and at the forefront. The intersection, located in the east part of the City of Elk
Grove within the designated Rural Sheldon/Rural Residential Area, experienced heavy traffic delays
especially during peak commute hours. Average daily traffic was over 17,500 in 2014. To improve
traffic flow and safety, the four-way stop was converted to a roundabout.
The improved intersection includes pervious colored concrete pedestrian paths around the
perimeter of the roundabout and public art themed to match the rural character of the area.
The roadway approach legs include accommodations for shoulders/bike lanes. Storm drainage
facilities with detention ponds will maintain pre-construction run-off conditions and historical
drainage patterns. The intersection is adjacent to an overhead power transmission corridor with
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), and Western Area
Power Administration (WAPA). Considerable coordination occurred throughout the project with the
various utility companies, including relocation of two underground utilities (Frontier and Comcast).
In addition, Consor worked closely with SMUD and WAPA to obtain approval and support to place
safety lighting, landscaping and other improvements in their easements under power lines.
One of the key factors was roadway realignment north-south on Waterman Road. Because of the
utility relocation and improvements within utility easements, the realignment minimized impacts
to private residences with only driveway conforms needed and no permanent takes required. The
design also anticipated for expansion to accommodate a future two-lane roundabout, along with
potential connections to planned multi-use trails, planned pedestrian infrastructure, and potential
connections to other mobility improvements in the area.
Construction was completed in less than two months under a full intersection closure. Had the construction occurred in phases with
only a partial intersection closure, the project would have cost significantly more money, and the construction would have taken over a
half year to complete. Instead, the cost savings was over $400,000 and traffic was flowing in just over one month with the intersection
opening in August 2016 before the local school year began.
This project won the 2017 Public Works Project of the Year Award in Transportation from the APWA Sacramento Chapter.
PROJECT SIMILARITIES:
• Locally Funded
• Roundabout Design
• Local Community Involvement
• Road Design
• Drainage Design
• Water Quality
• Stage Construction
• Landscaping
• Surveying
• Right-of-Way Acquisition
PROJECT STAFF:
• Brent Lemon/Project Manager
• Mike Sanchez/Project Engineer
• Bennett + Y&C/Signals &
Lighting
• HDR/Hydraulics - Drainage
• Brian Ray/Roundabout Design
Sheldon Road/Waterman Road Roundabout, City of Elk Grove, CA
COST-SAVING FEATURES:
• By doing a full intersection
closure during construction,
the City saved over $400,000
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REFERENCE: Maryanne Ranasinghe, Project Manager, UC Davis Design & CM
P: 530.754.1062 | E: msranasinghe@ucdavis.edu
Consor was selected to deliver an expedited project for the University of California at Davis (UCD).
As part of the university’s long-range plan, a need was identified to improve the Old Davis Road
intersection with California Avenue. This intersection is the main campus entrance for Interstate
80 traffic accessing the campus. The existing intersection was a stop controlled “T” intersection,
which was operating at an unacceptable level of service. The campus has significant pedestrian and
bicycle traffic which needed to be considered in the design.
This project required direct coordination with several of the university’s departments, including
close coordination with the university’s staff landscape architect. The Consor team was able to
work seamlessly with the university and provided the landscape architect with AutoCAD files for
use in developing the landscaping plans for the project. The proposed improvements needed to
be compatible with future facility expansion plans adjacent to the project area. This required the
Consor team to utilize AutoCAD files from the University’s GIS system for base mapping preparation.
The project had an expedited delivery time—Consor met the accelerated schedule by
delivering the final PS&E package within a four-month time frame.
PROJECT SIMILARITIES:
• Roundabout Design
• Expedited Delivery
• Road Design
• Drainage Design
• Water Quality
• Stage Construction
• Landscaping
• Surveying
• Utility Relocation
PROJECT STAFF:
• Brent Lemon/Project Manager/
Engineer
• Brian Ray/Roundabout Design
• Bennett + Y&C/Lighting
Old Davis Road Roundabout, University of California, Davis
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REFERENCE: Ron Ranada, Senior Civil Engineer, City of American Canyon
P: 707.647.4559 | E: rranada@cityofamericancanyon.org
Green Island Road, a two-lane collector, serves as the only access to the Green Island Industrial
District, the major economic industrial service center located along the City’s northern border.
Truck traffic is significant, and the roadway experienced severe cracking and failed pavement
sections in the 28 years since the last major pavement improvement effort. The City of American
Canyon submitted a grant application to the Economic Development Agency (EDA) for the widening
and rehabilitation of the roadway network within the Green Island Industrial District. Key to the
grant application was the inclusion of Cold Central Plant Recycled (CCPR), an environmentally
friendly and sustainable method for pavement rehabilitation. The City was successful in receiving
$2.4 million of grant funds. Recognizing overhead utilities along Green Island Road would conflict
with the widening, Consor began the utility relocation process early pursuing the Rule 20A/B
undergrounding district process. Consor led the utility undergrounding process and delivered a
completed Joint Trench Composite and Estimate. Consor also performed right-of-way engineering
on approximately 12 parcels and worked with the appraisal and acquisition agents to secure right-
of-way. The project also includes complete streets elements, such as a pedestrian/bike trail and
drainage/storm water treatment with a biofiltration planter. The project team has delivered 100%
PS&E, and Rule 20A/20B construction was completed in December 2023. The roadway widening
construction is expected to begin in Fall 2024.
PROJECT SIMILARITIES:
• Caltrans Coordination
• Drainage Design
• Water Quality BMPs
• Right-of-Way Acquisition
• Utility Relocations
• Undergrounding District
Formation
• Rule 20A/20B Process
• Utility Design
• Stage Construction
• Lighting
• Permitting
• Surveying
• Developer Coordination
PROJECT STAFF:
• Jason Jurrens- Project
Manager
• Andrew Mitchell- Roadway
Project Engineer
Green Island Road Rehabilitation, City of American Canyon, CA
COST-SAVING FEATURES:
• Full-Depth Reclamation for
Structural Section
• Coordination with Utility
owners for Undergrounding
• Coordination with Developers
for planned improvements
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REFERENCE: Rick Carter, Former City of Elk Grove Capital Program Manager (now Deputy
Executive Director, Placer County Transportation Agency)
P: 530.823.4033 | E: rcarter@pctpa.net
Consor, in cooperation with the City of Elk Grove, Caltrans, and the City of Sacramento, provided
preliminary engineering for the development of a project report and support of the environmental
document preparation, right-of-way engineering, and final design services. The scope of work
included the replacement and realignment of the Sheldon Road/State Route (SR) 99 Overcrossing
and associated ramps, realignment of frontage roads, widening of Sheldon Road from two lanes
to six lanes, and the upgrade of ramp intersections, including replacing signals and lighting. Stage
construction was a key issue as construction had to minimize impacts to traffic on both SR 99 and
Sheldon Road, as well as to pedestrians and bicyclists. Utility relocation, signal interconnection,
drainage, retaining walls, and the replacement of a pumping plant were additional design
challenges on this expedited design project. The Sheldon Road Interchange Bridge is a two-span,
cast-in-place, prestressed concrete box girder overcrossing approximately 145 feet wide and 272
feet long. It was built in stages so that traffic on Sheldon Road could be maintained throughout
construction. A free-standing soldier pile wall with a free height of up to 16 feet was placed along
the edge of the SR 99 shoulder in the vicinity of the historic San Joaquin Cemetery.
PROJECT SIMILARITIES:
• Expedited Schedule
• Caltrans Oversight
• Hydraulics/Drainage Design
• Water Quality BMPs
• Bridge Design
• Right-of-Way Acquisition
• Utility Relocations
• Utility Agreements
• Utility Design
• Stage Construction
• Signals & Lighting
• Overhead Signs
• Permitting
• Surveying
• Developer Coordination
SR 99/Sheldon Road Interchange, City of Elk Grove, CA
PROJECT STAFF:
• Brent Lemon/Project Manager-
Engineer
• Mark Reno/Bridge Project
Engineer
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AECOM - GRANT WRITING ASSISTANCE (EXCLUSIVE TO THE CONSOR TEAM)
National Infrastructure Economics Practice Profile
AECOM’s National Infrastructure Economics Practice specializes in the development of funding strategies,
grant applications, and economic justification for transportation focused discretionary grant programs. AECOM has supported a
successful application in every round of the USDOT’s marquee discretionary programs (TIGER/BUILD/RAISE, FASTLANE/INFRA, MEGA,
Rural, PROTECT) grant programs since their inception and has also helped clients secure funding under various USDOT, MARAD, FRA,
EDA, and EPA grant programs.
The AECOM team has deep experience in the delivery of full turnkey applications for clients in which AECOM acts as project
coordinator, authors the application, and undertakes the required analytics and economic evaluation. The output delivered to the
client is a designed application tailored to the aligned with the sought-after outcomes of the specific discretionary grant program.
Successful federal and state discretionary grant applications written and/or supported by the AECOM team have been awarded over
$3.5 billion, including nearly $1 billion in discretionary awards in 2024 to date.
Funding Strategies
AECOM has carried out the delivery of funding strategies for several clients over the past two years, though the scope of each funding
strategy has been quite different. Some funding strategies have been carried out for a single project while others have looked at a
client’s entire portfolio of projects identified in their capital improvement plan. Certain funding strategies have focused solely on
transportation infrastructure; others have addressed energy, water, and sustainability planning. Clients AECOM has successfully
developed funding strategies for include:
• New Mexico Department of Transportation • Hawaii Department of Transportation • Port of Los Angeles
• Colorado Department of Transportation • LA Metro • Port of Corpus Christi
• Maricopa County Department of Transportation • City of Long Beach • Private sector port operators
• Orange County Department of Public Works • Port of Houston Authority • Class I Railroads
AECOM and Consor are currently working together on the Atwater-Merced Expressway Phase 1B and the US
101/E SR46 Auxiliary Lane & Ramp Reconstruction projects.
US 64 Corridor Improvements, Improving Tribal Highway Mobility and Safety, NMDOT, RAISE
Grant (2021) | New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT)
AECOM developed a turnkey application for NMDOT and partner Navajo Nation DOT for their submission for the 2021 Rebuilding
American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity discretionary grant program. The candidate project involved multifaceted
improvements including bridge replacements, drainage improvements, and the pavement rehabilitation of an approximately 21
mile stretch of rural highway in northwest New Mexico. The project had been shelved for some time due to lacking of funding and
the client advised that they had difficulty with attracting discretionary funding due to relatively low traffic levels along the corridor.
AECOM worked with the client to add relatively inexpensive components to the project which would significantly increase its benefit
generation, and which would reposition the project from reconstructing a highway corridor to a project which would deliver digital,
increased opportunity, and enhance cultural sovereignty to one of the most historically disadvantaged populations in the country.
The delivery of the $80 million ITHMAS Corridor project will enhance the mobility for the local Navajo communities through which
it passes and for which it serves as the central conduit of accessibility. Several bridges along the corridor past their useful life will be
replaced, and safety improvements (turn lanes, lighting) around tribal activity centers will be installed. Furthermore, the installation
of fiber optic conduit along the US 64 corridor will enable future ITS infrastructure addressing traffic management and enabling
connected/automated vehicle applications which will contribute to safer, more efficient travel along the corridor. This fiber installation
will also bring high speed telecommunications in the Navajo Nation’s land, providing digital equity and greater accessibility to
employment, education, health care, and other essential services. AECOM coordinated the development of the application, wrote the
application narrative, undertook various streams of modeling (safety, BCA) and deliver a designed product to the client for submission
to the USDOT. The ITHMAS Project grant application was noted by the USDOT as best practice example of a transportation project
addressing the provision of equity and was awarded $25 million in November 2021. AECOM supported NMDOT in seeking further
funding for the Project under the USDOT’s MPDG (Rural Transportation Category) Program. It was awarded an additional $59 million in
MPDG funding in January 2024.
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Apexx Architecture - BRIDGE ARCHITECTURE
Apexx Architecture is a full-service architectural firm specializing in bridges all over North America since 2016.
With offices in Arizona and Florida, it is one of only a few firms that is dedicated to this specialty and is uniquely
qualified to work on bridges of this type. Although the firm is a small sole proprietor, it has managed projects all
across the USA from Ohio to California with municipalities ranging in size and complexity. With a specialization
in bridge architecture, design excellence is integrated from the start into all projects. Whether it is full
scale bridge design project, a lighting enhancement, or a new railing design, Apexx understands the unique
challenges that bridges have within our urban fabric. Having worked on a number of recognized bridges and design competitions, as
well as the Prado Bridge, Apexx is uniquely qualified for this project.
PROVIDING BRIDGE ARCHITECTURE & AESTHETICS, VISUALIZATIONS, AND AESTHETIC LIGHTING DESIGN
Apexx will be available to assist with the various projects from the City that incorporate bridge architecture/aesthetics, visualizations,
and aesthetic lighting. They will use their expertise to develop the best solutions whether they involve lighting, railings, or even full
bridge designs. Apexx offers a range of services that can be implemented from the smallest of crossings to major projects. Their
attention to detail and high quality is consistent no matter the size or scope. There is no greater success to a project than collaboration.
They will work diligently to create a collaborative environment with all stakeholders and consultants. Since Apexx is a bridge
architecture specialty firm, the team is familiar with the bridge engineering and construction industry. It has its unique qualities that
require familiarity and experience. Their Lead Bridge Architect has extensive experience working with various engineering firms and
cities to deliver unique and beautiful projects.
Apexx and Consor are currently working together on the Prado Creek Bridge aesthetics for the City of San
Luis Obispo.
Prado Bridge & Interchange Aesthetics | City of San Luis Obispo, CA
The City of San Luis Obispo is growing and in order to accommodate growth,
the City and their consultants are working on the widening of an existing
bridge leading to the future interchange. The new interchange includes a
overcrossing over US 101 and the widening of Prado Road up to the new
Prado Bridge. Staff and the public were concerned about the aesthetics of
this project, and desired structural, aesthetics, and lighting details to help
make the project feel more inviting and integrated with the rest of the City.
The first phase of the project includes a Prado Bridge which spans San Luis
Obispo Creek, and will be visible to cyclists on the Bob Jones Trail multi-use
path.
Apexx is currently the bridge architect working with the City’s engineer,
including Consor, to develop aesthetic solutions. During this phase, Apexx
developed multiple options for the City varying in cost, style, and material.
This method of showcasing the project has led to immense success. Apexx continues to work with the city to ensure the best and most
appropriate design is completed based on budget and schedule.
Great Northern Bridge Overpass | City of North Olmsted, OH
The City of North Olmsted was in need of repairing an aging overpass, crossing I-480. The city wanted to take this opportunity to create
a signature gateway. Since the existing bridge could not be modified, the City sought to create a unique railing design to welcome
visitors to the city. Apexx Architecture was selected to be the prime consultant for this new gateway project. Apexx created a unique
railing design that avoids decoration while emphasizing direction through a dynamic form. Users are encouraged to exit towards
the sloping railing directing them towards North Olmsted. This project is a testament of how design can change the appearance of
what would normally be considered a basic interchange bridge. Now the bridge will become the gateway to the City using a simple
but elegant design of angled louvers and asymmetry. Apexx team member Maxim Nasab is the lead bridge architect on this project
responsible for the design and aesthetics of the railing.
Rendering of the new Prado Bridge
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Bennett Engineering Services + Y&C Transportation
Consultants - SIGNALS & LIGHTING (EXCLUSIVE TO THE CONSOR TEAM)
Bennett Engineering Services + Y&C Transportation Consultants (Bennett+Y&C) merged in 2023. The
firm provides enduring and award-winning civil engineering services to cities, counties, special districts,
universities, private companies, and other professionals. Bennett+Y&C takes pride in finding innovative
and cost-effective engineering solutions for traffic/electrical engineering, transportation, water, wastewater, hydraulic and hydrologic,
site development, parks and recreation, and other important infrastructure projects.
Bennett+Y&C’s traffic team specializes in traffic signals, lighting, and transportation electrical systems and has completed traffic/
electrical engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates (PS&E) for more than 1,000 transportation projects in over 100
jurisdictions.
What sets Bennett+Y&C apart is their ability to partner with clients early in project development and retain that partnership through
construction. The firm is led by talented and highly experienced, licensed professionals and provides services throughout California.
They believe offering dedicated staff and assuring a cohesive team from project inception to completion maximizes client confidence.
Firm culture includes a commitment to staff retention. This provides an experienced and highly technical team of 46, including 20
licensed professional engineers, a licensed traffic engineer, a professional land surveyor, and 11 engineers-in-training.
Bennett+Y&C is a California Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE #43459) and certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE #52302).
Their office locations include Sacramento, Fremont, and Milpitas, with their headquarters in Roseville, California.
Relevant firm experience includes providing various combinations of traffic signal, lighting, ramp metering, and extinguishable sign
design; utility coordination; draft and final utility reports; hydraulic analysis; and drainage design services and plans, specifications, and
cost estimates for the following projects:
• US 50/El Dorado Hills Boulevard Interchange in the County of El Dorado (all previous phases)
• US 50/Hazel Avenue Interchange, Sacramento County, CA
• US 50/Watt Avenue Interchange, Sacramento County, CA
• SR 99/Elkhorn Boulevard Interchange, City of Sacramento, CA
• SR 99/Elk Grove Boulevard Interchange, Elk Grove, CA
• SR 99/Whitelock Parkway/SR 99 Interchange, Elk Grove, CA
Bennett + Y&C and Consor are currently working together on the US 101/SR 152/10th Street Interchange
with the Santa Clara VTA. Past projects include US 50/Phase 1 HOV Lane, US 50/El Dorado Hills Boulevard
Interchange Pedestrian/Bicycle Overcrossing, US 50/El Dorado Hills/Latrobe Road Interchange Phase
2B, Sheldon/Waterman Roundabout, Old Davis Road Roundabout for UC Davis, SR 20/Western Parkway
Intersection, and SR 99/120 Interchange.
SR 217/Hollister Avenue Interchange Improvements | City of Goleta, CA
This project is to convert the existing diamond interchange at SR 217/Hollister Avenue to a roundabout interchange. This project also
included improvement on Hollister Avenue between SR 217 and Kellogg Avenue. Bennett Engineering Services (formerly Y&C) served
as the electrical design subconsultant on the design team and prepared plans, specifications, and cost estimates (PS&E) for traffic
signals and lighting.
US 50/Latrobe Road/ El Dorado Hills Blvd Interchange Improvements, Ph 2B | El Dorado County DOT
As a subconsultant to Consor, the team provided a drainage report, stormwater data report, and prepared electrical systems plans,
specifications, and estimate (PS&E) for traffic signals and lighting along the interchange. Hydrology and hydraulic calculations and
simulations were conducted to determine peak design flows from the contributing watersheds. The firm oversaw the hydraulic analysis
of the existing system and proposed improvements to mitigate the changed hydrologic and hydraulic conditions.
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DKS - TRAFFIC (EXCLUSIVE TO THE CONSOR TEAM)
Founded in 1979, DKS provides specialized transportation planning, design, and engineering services to
public agencies nationwide. Their staff includes 155 professionals with offices in Sacramento, Oakland,
Anaheim, and Pasadena, CA; Portland (Headquarters) and Salem, OR; Seattle, WA; and Austin, TX.
DKS specializes in performance-based transportation planning and engineering that blends traffic engineering, transportation
planning, and traffic analysis at multiple scales of analysis. DKS' wide breadth of experience provides their clients with a unique blend
of planning, operations, and design expertise. DKS staff members have worked with multi-jurisdictional agencies’ staff, traffic and
planning commissions, city and county councils, and other groups to develop sound transportation solutions. The firm focuses on the
continuous changes to the profession through its representation with professional societies and technical and academic committees.
DKS and Consor are currently working together on the City of South San Francisco On-Call (various projects)
and I-80/West Texas Interchange Improvements. Past projects led by Jim Damkowitch include US 50/Phase
1 HOV Lane, US 50/El Dorado Hills Boulevard Interchange Pedestrian/Bicycle Overcrossing, US 50/El Dorado
Hills/Latrobe Road Interchange Phase 2B, SR 99/Whitelock Parkway Interchange, and Sheldon/Waterman
Roundabout.
US 101 Corridor Mobility Master Plan and 2020 Addendum | San Luis Obispo Council of Governments
Under contract with SLOCOG, Jim Damkowitch managed and completed a comprehensive multimodal analysis of the US 101 corridor
within San Luis Obispo County. The study initially analyzed both existing and future conditions along approximately 70 miles of the
corridor (County line to County line) which identified four area Focus Segments for further analysis. This identification process was
informed by technical analyses performed as part of the study, existing plans and studies and public and stakeholder input. Once the
four Focus Segment areas were identified, more refined technical analyses and public outreach was performed to evaluate packages of
multimodal improvement strategies specific to each Focus Segments. Performance metrics from the Smart Mobility Framework were
used including travel time reliability (collected using BlueMAC readers to connect anonymously to BluetoothTM devices to calculate
speeds, travel time and travel time reliability) to evaluate and prioritize the multimodal improvements within each Focus Segment.
Stakeholder consensus (local agencies, SLOCOG, Caltrans, air district) for the prioritization of improvements for inclusion in SLOCOG
Regional Transportation Plan update was achieved. The final report and its findings and recommendations were adopted by SLOCOG
in December 2014. With DKS, Jim managed the 2020 Addendum of US 101 Corridor Mobility Master Plan to update and refresh
the performance analysis for Focus Area 2. This included new analysis and performance metrics consistent with new state guidance
from the California Transportation Commission and Caltrans (e.g., Corridor Planning Guidebook (Caltrans, 2019), Comprehensive
Multimodal Corridor Plan Guidelines (CTC, 2019), and SB-1 Accountability and Transparency Guidelines (CTC, 2019)). The Addendum
was specifically developed to inform a Solutions for Congested Corridor grant application which was submitted by SLOCOG to the CTC.
The Addendum was adopted by the SLOCOG Board August 2020.
El Campo Road/South County Highway Access Modifications: Traffic Diversion Assessment | San
Luis Obispo Council of Governments
Prior to joining DKS, Jim Damkowitch managed the El Campo Road/South Highway Access Modification: Traffic Diversion Assessment
Project. Based on public safety concerns, the SLOCOG Governing Board commissioned a study to analyze the safety, emergency
response time, operational, travel time, vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and air quality implications of implementing turn movement
restrictions (right-in and right-out only) at four at-grade intersections with US 101 between the Traffic Way and Los Berros Road
interchanges south of Arroyo Grande (El Campo Road, Un-named Road, Tower Grove Drive/Laetitia Winery, and Hemi Road). The traffic
diversion study provided technical information pertinent to the understanding of potential detour routes, and operational and safety
implications to off-system roadways that may be caused due to restrictions to US 101 access at the four at-grade intersections. The
study was approved by the SLOCOG Board in April 2019 with resulted in a request by the SLOCOG Board to Caltrans to implement the
access restrictions. Caltrans implemented the restrictions with concrete median barriers along the inside shoulders of US 101 in May
2019.
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HAMNER, JEWELL & ASSOCIATES - RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITIONS
Hamner, Jewell & Associates is a specialized real estate consulting firm that provides right of way and
governmental real estate acquisition and relocation services. For over forty-five years, Hamner, Jewell &
Associates has provided these services to public agencies throughout the state of California, specializing
primarily in acquiring real property rights, including easements and other partial interests, and providing
mandated relocation assistance to property occupants on behalf of public agencies with the authority to
acquire property by eminent domain.
Hamner, Jewell & Associates’ services are designed with the specific intent of complying with all State and Federal funding
requirements while successfully acquiring property by agreement, minimizing the instances in which eminent domain action might
otherwise be required, but preserving the acquiring agency’s right to initiate such action should it become a viable necessity. Hamner,
Jewell & Associates has acquired temporary and permanent easements or fee interests for freeway interchanges, overpasses,
roadways, sewer lines, waterlines, well sites, tank sites, utilities, greenbelts, and construction areas. Specifically, they have acquired
rights for interchanges on US 101 throughout San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, having provided services on nearly
every single interchange in Ventura County.
Other rights that Hamner, Jewell & Associates have acquired include access rights, air rights, slope easements, drainage easements,
and properties for redevelopment projects and capital improvement projects such as parks, public parking lots, and sewer expansion
projects.
Hamner, Jewell & Associates and Consor have worked together on the US 101 & Fair Oaks project in San
Luis Obispo County and on the relocation services for two businesses displaced by a road project in Merced
County.
Prado Road Interchange Project | City of San Luis Obispo
Multiple engineering and design firms that were initially working on this project in 2021 needed Right of Way data sheets for
alternatives to design safety improvement changes for City’s Prado Road Interchange project. Hamner, Jewell & Associates was
successful in obtaining the needed right of way data sheets and cost estimates. This project was completed on time and on budget.
US 101 & Fair Oaks Project | County of San Luis Obispo
This project sought to address commuting and traffic congestion issues at the US 101/Fair Oaks/Orchard Avenue Interchange by
seeking alternatives from an engineering firm. The Hamner, Jewell & Associates team provided estimates for the parcels required for
acquisition and the number of easements needed. Using the conceptual mapping of the Consor team, they provided a right-of-way
summary and provided right-of-way data sheets for two alternatives in coordination with the engineering team.
Los Osos Valley Road Interchange Project | City of San Luis Obispo
Prior to the Los Osos Valley Road (LOVR) Traffic Relief Project, the original LOVR interchange at US 101 was built at the southern end
of San Luis Obispo in 1962 and then widened in 1987. As the city and population have grown, the interchange had become outdated
and in need of additional capacity to provide more efficient driving conditions for its users. Hamner, Jewell & Associates worked on this
interchange project for the City of San Luis Obispo. This project involved acquisitions from 2 ownerships under Caltrans and federal
funding guidelines and regulations. The project improved pedestrian and bicycle access along both sides of LOVR, added drainage
improvements, and reconstructed on and off ramps.
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HDR - WATER RESOURCES, FLOODPLAIN, DRAINAGE DESIGN, DRAINAGE REPORT,
SWDR, EROSION CONTROL (EXCLUSIVE TO THE CONSOR TEAM)
For over a century, HDR has partnered with clients to shape communities and push the boundaries of what’s
possible. HDR’s expertise spans more than 12,000 employees in over 200 locations around the world. Their
engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services bring an impressive breadth of knowledge
to every project. HDR’s optimistic approach to finding innovative solutions defined their past and drives their
future.
HDR has been a part of the California business community since 1973 and have seven Northern California offices in Santa Clara, Walnut
Creek, Oakland, San Francisco, Berkeley, Sacramento, and Folsom. As a firm, they are organized into engineering and architecture
divisions. Their engineering division includes business groups that focus on transportation, water, building engineering, construction
management, and resources. From planning to design, permitting, funding, and construction – HDR provides wide-ranging expertise
and services that span the entire life cycle of transportation projects for agency clients.
Furthermore, HDR has extensive experience working with the City of San Luis Obispo on projects including the Prado Road
Overcrossing Project, Bob Jones Trail Bridge, Los Osos Valley Road Interchange, and Program Management for Water Reclamation
Facility Upgrades. Their proposed staff members are available and committed to this project, providing their deliverables on time and
within budget.
HDR and Consor are currently working together on Atwater-Merced Expressway, Cottonwood Road over
Outside Canal, Atwater-Jordan over Atwater Canal, Merced Avenue over Lateral #6, Quinley Road over Black
Rascal, and Arroya over West Delta Canal.Past projects include La Grange over Dry Creek, Dickenson Road
over Bear Creek, Baxter Road over Deadman Creek, Santa Fe Road over Deadman Creek, Jorgensen Road
over Outside Canal, Burchell Avenue over Duck Slough, Los Cerritos over Dry Creek, Hills Ferry Scour POA,
and Turlock Road over Dry Creek.
US 101/SR 25 Interchange Improvement Project, Phase I | Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
The proposed US 101/State Route (SR) 25 Interchange Improvement Project, Phase I, is located in Santa Clara County, California. The
project consists of reconstructing the interchange at US 101 and SR 25 with a primary focus of improving the traffic operations from
southbound US 101 to southbound SR 25. The project also consists of roadway improvements along SR 25 and US 101.
HDR prepared a Location Hydraulic Study (LHS) addendum in May 2022 that updates and augments previous findings summarized in
the September 2010 location hydraulic study report that correspond to limits of the project. HDR conducted an Initial Site Assessment
(ISA) in 2019, which included a site reconnaissance, research and historical review of the project area, and identification of potential
recognized environmental conditions (REC) within and adjoining the project footprint. HDR prepared a Preliminary Site Investigation
(PSI) – ADL Study in September 2022 for shallow soil along the areas of planned excavation and soil disturbance during construction.
The subsurface investigation included collecting shallow soil samples to verify the presence/absence of RECs and constituents of
concern (COC) identified in the ISA, evaluate options for soil disposal and/or reuse, and provide guidance for waste management
and worker safety during project construction. HDR prepared Well Replacement Report in May 2022 that documents the hydraulic
characteristics of the existing well pump impacted by the project. The report studied the water quality of the groundwater drawn by
the existing well, and provided a suitable envelope for the placement of a new well within the resulting Property parcel after right-of-
way acquisition. HDR prepared a Hydromodification Report, a Drainage Report, and a Stormwater Data Report in February 2024 that
documented the drainage and water quality design for the project.
Prado Road Overcrossing Project | City of San Luis Obispo
As part of the design for the City of San Luis Obispo’s Water Resource Recovery Facility, HDR produced a 1D/2D coupled HEC-RAS
model (2D Hydraulic Model Update Draft Report [2019]). The model consisted of 1D cross sections to define the channels connected
with lateral structures to a 2D floodplain. The model was used to compare existing conditions to the project’s Alternative A3 with Fill
Embankments and Alternative A3 with Piers.
HDR prepared the Floodplain Evaluation Report for the project. As part of this effort, the models were updated and transitioned to
fully 2D. Development of the design of the project should consider improvements to mitigate any increase in water surface elevation
(WSE) resulting from the project.
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Rincon Consultants, Inc. - ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING
Rincon Consultants, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary environmental science, planning, and engineering
consulting firm that provides quality professional services to government and industry. Rincon's
principal service is to provide environmental support and scientific research to create and sustain
innovative solutions to natural resource, sustainability, and environmental impacts. Rincon prides itself
on the considerable depth of its staff, which includes certified urban planners, environmental scientists
and engineers, accredited LEED professionals, noise and air quality experts, geologists, biologists, and cultural and historical resource
specialists. Their approach to every project is centered upon the design and development of innovative solutions that respond to their
clients’ specific needs in a cost-effective manner.
Rincon’s corporate culture focuses on providing environmental consulting services in a manner that is beneficial to both the
environment and the client’s needs. By managing each project with a focus on three primary objectives —economic efficiency,
technical excellence, and sustainable approach—they provide superior service that efficiently and effectively meets their needs.
Rincon biologists have conducted biological impact assessments in support of CEQA for several projects for the City, such as the Water
Resource Recovery Facility Project, the Mid-Higuera Bypass Project, and the San Luis Drive Emergency Project. In addition, they have
supported projects throughout San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbra Counties, including the Arroyo Grande Bridge Street Bridge project,
the Cypress Mountain Drive at Klau Creek Highway Bridge Replacement project, the Santa Maria Union Valley Parkway Extension
project, and the Santa Barbara County State Route 166/Black Road Intersection Improvements projects.
Rincon and Consor recently worked together on the Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) Communication-
Based Train Control Project.
Prado Road-US 101 Interchange Project; Caltrans PEAR, CEQA/NEPA Environmental Technical
Studies, and IS-MND/EA | City of San Luis Obispo
Rincon prepared the Preliminary Environmental Analysis Report (PEAR) for the for Prado Road-US 101 Interchange Project, and then
worked with the City of San Luis Obispo and Caltrans staff to prepare environmental technical studies in conformance with Caltrans’
Standard Environmental Reference (SER), including a Natural Environment Study (NES), Archaeological Survey Report (ASR), Historic
Resources Evaluation Reports (HRER), Historic Property Survey Reports (HPSR), Noise Study Report (NSR), Air Quality and GHG
technical analyses, Community Impact Analyses (CIA), Visual Impact Analyses (VIA) and Water Quality Report. Following approval of
the environmental technical studies in October 2021, Rincon prepared the necessary CEQA documentation for the project, which was
adopted by Caltrans in September 2023. When complete, the improved interchange and overcrossing will provide better community
connectivity between the existing and planned neighborhoods east and west of US 101 and resolve operational deficiencies on State
and City facilities for all transportation modes.
San Luis Obispo Creek Bank Stabilization Project near Johnson Avenue | City of San Luis Obispo
Rincon prepared technical environmental evaluation, CEQA compliance, and permitting assistance to the City of San Luis Obispo in
coordination with Cannon Engineering Consultants for the for the San Luis Obispo Creek Bank Stabilization Project near Johnson
Avenue. Rincon completed an Archaeological Survey Report and Biological Resource Assessment supporting the project’s Initial
Study-Mitigated Negative Declaration. Following City approval of the project in February 2023, Rincon assisted the City with project
implementation by conducting pre-construction surveys, aquatic species relocation, worker environmental awareness program (WEAP)
trainings, archaeological monitoring, biological monitoring, resource agency notifications, and a project completion report for the
emergency repair activities that were conducted for the project in November 2022. In 2023, Rincon repeated this scope of work for
the second phase of this project, which was completed in November 2023.
Union Valley Parkway Extension/Interchange Project | City of Santa Maria
Rincon prepared an EIR/EA to satisfy CEQA and NEPA requirements for the Union Valley Parkway Extension/Interchange Project in
the City of Santa Maria. The City’s purpose for the Union Valley Parkway extension/interchange was to provide a 4-lane major arterial
for the movement of people and goods through the Santa Maria-Orcutt area. Rincon supported the EIR/EA and project design and
construction by providing environmental compliance services in the form of clearance surveys for sensitive species including the
California tiger salamander, California red-legged frog, western spadefoot, legless lizard, and American badger. Throughout the
environmental review process, Rincon acted as a facilitator to resolve the occasionally competing goals of the City of Santa Maria,
County of Santa Barbara, Caltrans, FHWA, and other reviewing agencies.
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Sunrise Transportation Strategies, LLC -
GEOMETRIC DESIGN QA/QC, TRAFFIC PEER REVIEW LEAD
(EXCLUSIVE TO CONSOR)
Sunrise Transportation Strategies, LLC (Sunrise) was founded by Brian L. Ray in 2021 as
a sole proprietorship. Sunrise provides transportation project development support to
advance projects from systems planning to project implementation. This includes supporting transportation project initialization
and development, project approval, and project documentation and environmental clearance and permitting. Sunrise supports
transportation agencies of all sizes to develop performance-driven, multimodal solutions for all types of roadways, users, and contexts.
Sunrise brings clients practical solutions for long-range transportation and safety plans, corridor evaluations, complete streets,
interchange assessments, roundabout design, and intersection control evaluations. Sunrise works with communities of all sizes and
recognizes the intrinsic value of continuous and meaningful stakeholder engagement.
Brian, Sunrise’s manager, is a nationally recognized leader in interchange planning and design and has been:
• A roundabout and Highway Safety Manual trainer to Caltrans District and Headquarters staff
• An advisor to Caltrans in developing Traffic Operations Policy Directive 13-02 Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE)
• A reviewer/contributor to the roundabout elements of the Highway Design Manual (HDM)
Sunrise and Consor are currently working together on several projects, including Merced County’s Campus
Parkway Segment 4, Fair Oaks PID in Arroyo Grande, Bello Street Intersection Improvements for the City of
Pismo Beach, and US 101/SR 152/10th Street Interchange with the Santa Clara VTA.
US 101 - Fair Oaks Avenue Low Build Analysis | San Luis Obispo Council of Governments
Consor worked in collaboration with a client group made up of San Luis Obispo Council of Governments, City of Arroyo Grande, and
Caltrans District 5 to assess US 101 from Grand Avenue to El Campo Road. The initial scope for a Feasibility Study was undertaken to
determine if low-cost US 101 treatments could enhance the existing southbound weaving section between the Grand Ave on-ramp
and the Fair Oaks Ave off-ramp. Consor led the effort to develop preliminary signalized and roundabout alternatives for the US 101
ramp terminal intersection at Fair Oaks Ave and Orchard St. Additionally, the Consor team reviewed design strategies relevant to the
Grand Ave on-ramp and Fair Oaks off-ramp segment of the US 101 mainline. The team evaluated strategies that might mitigate or
minimize weaving along this section.
Sunrise (Brian Ray), the team’s roundabout geometric and operational specialist, supported the efforts to prepare a low-build
operational analysis of the existing Fair Oaks Avenue off-ramp and ramp terminal intersection. Preliminary alternatives were displayed
in an aerial overlay format with layouts showing conceptual geometrics, cross sections, pavement delineation and conceptual roadside
sign layout, and identify potential right-of-way impacts.
Campus Parkway Segment 4 | Merced County Public Works
This project requires a phased project delivery approach to maximize the available funding allocated through 2028 under an earmark
(California Senate Bill 132). This project requires multi-jurisdictional coordination with the City of Merced (future annexation), UC
Merced, developer interests, and County Community Development. Campus Parkway Segment 4 (CPS- 4) will complete another link
in the planned Merced Loop System beginning at East Yosemite Avenue and continuing north to Bellevue Road. The project is located
just outside the city limits of Merced; however, annexation plans are underway. Caltrans coordination is necessary since the project is
funded through an earmark allocation within SB-132. The proposed facility is a four-lane arterial roadway on new alignment consisting
of two traveled lanes, median, Class IV bikeways, Class I path, and utility PUEs. The facility will include safety lighting for the roadway,
bikeway, and pedestrian facilities. The initial phase of construction is an interim two-lane facility that will connect back to the existing
Lake Road alignment approximately 1,700 feet south of the UC Campus main entrance at Bellevue Road.
Sunrise’s role on the project was to develop preliminary geometrics for the ultimate roundabout intersections proposed at Yosemite,
Cardella Road, Virgina Smith Parkway, Meyers Gate Road, and Bellevue Road. Sunrise worked in support of Consor to develop
stakeholder presentations on roundabout design and presented fatal flaw analysis points for discussion with the County and City.
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Verdin - PUBLIC OUTREACH
Established in 2003 in San Luis Obispo, CA, Verdin is a full-service marketing agency that has grown
to a national award-winning firm of 12 employees with clients throughout the state of California.
Verdin is 100% women-owned and certified by the DOT (DBE Firm No. 42625) and recognized as a
preferred vendor by both the City of San Luis Obispo and SLOCOG. They take a transparent and proactive approach to public outreach
and marketing to help build communities through strategy, consensus and storytelling. Their services include communications strategy,
public outreach programs, branding, content creation, design and campaign implementation through owned, earned, and paid channels.
Over the past 21 years, Verdin has worked extensively with public agencies. On the Central Coast, they have worked with the City
and County of San Luis Obispo as well as the Cities of Paso Robles, Atascadero, Pismo Beach and Arroyo Grande. Other public clients
include the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, the Solano County Sheriff’s Office, the City of Walnut Creek, the Greater Vallejo
Recreation District and the City of Roseville.
These projects have included communications support on several construction projects, as well as awareness campaigns for
government departments and programs (recreation, census, public safety).
Verdin and Consor will partner for the first time on the US 101 and Prado Interchange Project. Both firms
bring their strong commitment to partnership and to serving the San Luis Obispo community.
Prado Bridge Replacement Project | City of San Luis Obispo, CA
Working with Wallace Group, Verdin developed collateral materials, including visuals and messaging for the projects and organized the
community meetings, including logistical arrangements, public noticing mailers, public and media relations and coordination, and also
facilitated the meetings, and produced display materials.
Prado Interchange Environmental Phase Public Outreach | City of San Luis Obispo, CA
Short-term project supporting the City in coordinating and facilitating a public meeting for public input on the Prado Interchange
environmental review and to present design options. In addition to the public meeting, Verdin provided media relations services, direct
mail, website updates, and ongoing website updates.
LOVR Interchange Project | City of San Luis Obispo, CA
This project included interfacing with the City, SLOCOG and Caltrans. This two-year effort included research, public relations activities
and communications to adjacent residents and businesses, as well as cyclists, commuters and general cross-town traffic.
Orcutt-Tank Farm Roundabout | City of San Luis Obispo, CA
Communications services to notify residents, businesses and commuters of the construction for the Orcutt Roundabout. Verdin utilized
press releases, emails, direct mail and website updates to keep community apprised of detours and progress of the Roundabout
construction, through to completion. Participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony and public art unveiling upon opening of the
roundabout.
Marsh Street Bridge Project | City of San Luis Obispo, CA/Filippin Engineering
Verdin provided communications support to announce the project and inconveniences to drivers, educating the community why the
bridge needed to be replaced and documenting the process through City channels and through the media. We also coordinated with
affected businesses as to the schedule for the project and created messaging and visuals to alert residents, employees of downtown
businesses and property owners of coming construction, lane closures and detours throughout the project. Used the communications
as an opportunity to educate residents about the need for the bridge replacement, and all of the moving parts to such a project,
including safety, environmental concerns and traffic mitigation.
Cultural Arts District Parking Structure | City of San Luis Obispo, CA
Communications support for the City of San Luis Obispo Cultural Arts District parking structure, as part of the Downtown Concept Plan.
The structure will support downtown residents and visitors and include the Downtown Residential Overnight Parking program. Verdin
is providing public relations and media relations, direct mail, website updates, design and social media services.
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Wallace Group - S URVEYING, DOCUMENT, AND MAPPING SERVICES; RIGHT-OF-
WAY SERVICES, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Almost four decades ago, Wallace Group began as a one-person, home-based engineering business. Headquartered
in San Luis Obispo, Wallace Group has steadily grown into a multi-disciplinary engineering and planning firm with
additional Salinas and Santa Barbara offices. Today, the company is a dedicated team of 70 professionals specializing
in civil and transportation engineering, water resources, surveying and GIS solutions, construction management,
landscape architecture, mechanical engineering, and planning and public works administration. Wallace Group has
extensive experience with San Luis Obispo County public agencies, specifically with the City of San Luis Obispo. Their involvement with
the US 101 and Prado Road Interchange Project will utilize their brilliant minds and decades of experience.
Creating landscape environments that are aesthetically pleasing and contextually fitting is both an art and a science. This is where the
Landscape Architecture team excels; providing effective and responsive solutions to align with client’s goals while keeping budgets
and sustainability top of mind. The team has extensive knowledge of streetscapes; community planning; park and recreation master
planning; and natural resource preservation, mitigation, restoration, and management. With experience across diverse projects, from
transportation facilities like streets and roundabouts to large-scale planned residential communities and mixed-use developments,
they seamlessly bridge the natural and built environments with site-sensitive designs and culturally enriching experiences.
Wallace Group’s Surveying professionals specialize in collecting essential topographic, right of way data to support the project needs.
The accuracy and integrity of the information generated by the team of surveyors is a critical component and supports a wide range of
planning, engineering, construction management, GIS, and landscape architecture services. Wallace Group utilizes the latest surveying
technology and software to provide decidedly accurate and valuable data, ensuring that projects are based on sound information.
At Wallace Group, client satisfaction is not just a goal, but a deeply ingrained value. Survey and Landscape Architecture teams,
operating out of the same headquarters just miles from the project site, always ready to respond to clients’ needs. This proximity
and solid working relationship enable Wallace Group to offer innovative solutions that only develop with close collaboration. Their
dedication to service and client satisfaction has been a hallmark of the firm for decades, and it continues to be the primary focus today.
Wallace Group and Consor are currently working together on many notable Central Coast projects including
the Prundeale Roundabout, Bello Street & Price Canyon Traffic Signal, Jack Creek at Paso Robles Creek
Bridge, and Prado Road Bridge Widening. Past projects include Bradley Road at Sierra Madre Avenue and
the Lower Eastside Pedestrian Bridge.
Prado Road Bridge Widening | City of San Luis Obispo
Wallace Group was selected by the City of San Luis Obispo to prepare the PS&E for the Prado Road Bridge Widening Project. The
existing bridge is a constriction point for vehicles traveling along Prado Road between South Higuera and US 101 and needs widening
for current and future traffic volumes. The project also includes non-motorized features, such as a bike path connection under the
bridge and a cutting-edge protected intersection design.
During the first phase of the project, the Wallace Group team prepared a Feasibility Study/Technical Memo to determine the ultimate
lane configuration for the Prado Road/South Higuera intersection, review of the hydraulics of San Luis Creek at the existing bridge
including the effects of widening the existing three span bridge or replacing it with a single span structure, and the consideration of
an existing 24-inch gravity sewer line suspended from the existing bridge structure that impinges on the creek’s hydraulic capacity.
Wallace Group recommended that the City replace the existing three span bridge structure with a single span bridge that will offer
protection to the existing 24-inch diameter gravity sewer line in times of high flow. Based on the Phase 1 work and continuous
coordination with Caltrans Local Assistance, the replacement of the existing bridge was approved. Wallace Group completed the
PA&ED phase and has secured bridge type selection concurrence from Caltrans and is now in final design.
As part of final design, the team prepared the survey mapping, utility coordination and design, landscape architecture/streetscape
design, and PS&E for the Project. Wallace Group provided large scale ground-survey mapping and roadway design for approximately
2,500 feet of City arterial with Right-of-Way research of adjacent frontages and approximately 1,000 feet of creek corridor. The
mapping specific to the bridge structure included a detailed survey of the bridge columns and utilities attached to the bridge structure.
The design includes utilities, hardscape, bridge features, sewer and storm structure inverts, striping and found survey monuments. The
mapping specific to the bridge structure included a detailed survey of the bridge columns and utilities attached to the bridge structure.
They also provided public outreach and multi-disciplinary project management for the large team.
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Yeh and Associates, Inc. - GEOTECHNICAL
SERVICES (EXCLUSIVE TO THE CONSOR TEAM)
Yeh and Associates, Inc. is a full-service geotechnical firm first established
in Denver, Colorado in 1999. The building block of Yeh is providing specialized expertise in engineering geology and geotechnical
services for transportation, infrastructure and public works projects. Yeh’s offices in Grover Beach and Ventura, California are led by
a team of senior professionals with a strong background in public works projects for local, state, and federal agencies. These staff
have been working on projects throughout California for up to 25 years. The firm employs a total of about 160 professionals with vast
experience in the fields of geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, and construction management. Yeh has specialized expertise
in providing geotechnical services for transportation projects in San Luis Obispo County, California, and throughout the western United
States. Yeh is currently working on the US 101/SR 46E Ramp Improvements in Paso Robles with SLOCOG, US 101/Avila Beach Drive
Interchange Improvements, and other major corridor projects. Yeh’s staff have also been working on the Prado Road Bride Project over
San Luis Obispo Creek which is located at the western edge of the Prado Road Interchange Project. Yeh is familiar and well versed in
design methods and requirements with AASHTO and Caltrans.
Yeh’s State of California Department of Industrial Relations contractor registration number is 1000030005. Yeh also carries insurance at
the levels required in the RFP.
Yeh and Consor are currently working together on several projects, including SLOCOG’s US 101/46 East
Interchange Improvement Project and City of Arroyo Grande’s Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project.
US 101/46 East Interchange Improvement Project | San Luis Obispo County Association of Governments
Yeh and Associates provided geotechnical services for the preliminary design
phase of an improvement project to increase storage capacity and improve
traffic flow at the existing US 101 northbound and 46 East interchange in
Paso Robles, California. The project will likely include adding an auxiliary lane
to the northbound portion of US 101 from 13th street to the 46 East ramp.
Retaining walls and bridge widening are likely to be incorporated into the
project. Yeh’s scope included preparing a Preliminary Geotechnical Design
Report in accordance with Caltrans guidelines. Yeh addressed preliminary
foundation considerations for structures, embankments and pavements.
Future phases of design will likely include subsurface exploration, laboratory
testing, and preparation of foundation reports and geotechnical design
report for the project. All deliverables were prepared according to Caltrans
and AASHTO standards.
Prado Road Bridge | City of San Luis Obispo, CA
Prado Road currently crosses San Luis creek on a two-lane, 123-foot long, 27-foot wide existing bridge. The bridge is insufficient for the
traffic loading and a new bridge is being designed. Yeh’ scope for the project included gathering existing data and performing seismic
refraction along the creek bottom as well as two exploratory borings to supplement existing data. A Preliminary Geotechnical Report
and Geotechnical Report for the project was prepared in accordance with Caltrans Guidelines and using AASHTO Design methods. The
project includes anew 130-feet long single-span bridge with CIDH pile supported abutments. The bridge will be approximately 105 feet
wide. Soldier pile tieback walls will be designed at the abutments to support the creek bank and reduce the potential for scour and
erosion. Rock slope protection is planned upstream and downstream of the abutments to reduce flanking and potential for erosion
along the abutments and creek bank. New pavement along South Higuera Street including turn pockets and acceleration lanes.
US 101-46 East ramp alternatives
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Redundancy in the Project Team
Brent, on all of his projects, has a designated deputy project manager who is in all of the communication loops associated with
the project and project team. Sometimes there is an urgent need for communication and a backup for the PM provides valuable
redundancy for the City. The deputy project manager for this project will be Dace Morgan. In addition to Dace, our Bridge Lead
Engineer, Scott McCauley will be available to address concerns with the City on behalf of the Consor Team. While not listed on the
organization chart, our bridge, roadway, utility design and coordination teams have multiple team members supporting the individuals
listed. Each of our subconsultants have a task lead and at least one additional team member listed on the organizational chart and
several others committed to the delivery of the US 101/Prado Road Interchange Project.
Consor is a nationwide company and can pull resources from other west coast offices and regions across the country as necessary to
complete this project. However, Brent, Dace, and Scott will continue to provide the City with the excellent quality of services you are
used to receiving from the Consor team..
Redundancy of Company Staff
To illustrate Consor’s regional depth of resources, a corporate organizational chart highlighting our California team is included below.
STRUCTURE GROUP
Jason Jurrens, PE
CA DISTRICT MANAGER
ROADWAY GROUP
WEST REGION DIRECTOR
Ian Machan, PE
WESTERN US
TRANPORTATION PLANNING
& DESIGN DIRECTOR
R. Brent Lemon, PE
John Quincy, PE
CHIEF BRIDGE ENGINEER
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Mike Hagerty, PE
CA CS DISTRICT MANAGER
GROUP MANAGER
Greg Young, PE
Team Leads: 3
Staff: 15
GROUP MANAGERS
Carolyn Davis, PE and
Russ Moore, PE
Team Leads: 3
Staff: 17
GROUP MANAGERS
Leland Mason, PE and
Russ Moore, PE
Staff: 18
WESTERN US STRUCTURES
DIRECTOR
Mark Reno, PE
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Resumes
Resumes of individuals assigned to our project team are located in the Appendix.
Quality Control & Assurance Process
Quality Control (QC) is not just a review of the final work product prior to its delivery to a client. Rather, true quality control is a
commitment to a process of ongoing “critical eye” review and oversight throughout the project.
The Consor team will be responsible for quality control including making sure our subconsultants meet our standards. Quality
Assurance (QA) will be provided by Greg Young and Brian Ray, who will audit the project intermittently to confirm that QC procedures
are being followed by the team. The goal of the QC plan will be to attempt to prevent errors, to quickly detect and correct those that
do occur, and to eliminate their cause in the future.
Catching errors during design is key to minimizing construction contract change orders. At Consor, effective quality control is promoted
through the use of our QA/QC plan. This plan documents procedures and provides checklists to be employed in the review of various
work products throughout project delivery. This includes not only the review of products related to design and construction, but also
includes processes for contracts, invoices, and correspondence.
Quality Control Review
(Owner=Subject Matter Expert)
• QC Reviewer performs review &
provides comments to Designer
• Designer resolves comments &
prepares updates
• QC Reviewer backchecks updates &
signs QCF
Independent Quality Review
(Owner=Quality Manager (QM))
• Independent Reviewer performs IQC
review of entire design package
• QM confirms IQC is complete
& package meets contract
requirements, all QCFs are complete
& prepares QA Cert
Design Document
(Owner=Designer)
• Designer provides
Deliverable & Quality
Control Form (QCF) to QC
Reviewer for checking
Design Milestone
Submittal
(Owner=PM)
• PM prepares submittal package,
signs QA Cert & transmits
package to City and Caltrans
for review
Client Review
✓ City and Caltrans completes review, provides comments
✓ Comments are resolved & incorporated prior to next milestone
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Detailed List of Services Available Directly from our Firms
CONSOR
>Freeways and Interchanges
• Project Scoping
• Design Approval Documents
• Feasibility Studies
• Project Funding
• Public Outreach
• Utility Coordination
• Right-of-Way Needs Determination
• Design-Build and Alternative Delivery Methods
• Caltrans Coordination
>Highways and Local Roadways
• Project Study Reports and Project Reports/PAED
• Feasibility Studies/Final Design (PS&E)
• Erosion Control and Site Remediation
• Storm Water Management
• Utility conflict analysis and resolution
• Value analysis/engineering
• Quality assurance
• Constructability reviews
• Caltrans coordination
• Storm damage repair
>Structural Services
• Structural Engineering (bridges, retaining walls & culverts)
• Bridge Inspections (NBI certified) and BPMP Programing
• Bridge Capacity & Rating Analysis for Vehicle Loads
• Construction Plan/Specification Preparation & Review
• Retaining Walls and Landslide Repairs
>Traffic Engineering
• Operational Analysis
• Traffic Signal Design
• ITS Planning and Design
• Parking Studies
• Traffic Control Plans
• Multimodal Design
>Miscellaneous Services
• Federal, State, and Local funding Assistance
AECOM
>Assessment of Potential Grant Options
>Develop Grant Strategies
>Grant Writing Assitance
APEXX ARCHITECTURE
>Bridge Architecture
>Corridor Theme Development
>Renderings
BENNETT + Y&C
>Signals & Lighting
>Signal Design
>Illumination Analysis
>Lighting Design
>Fixture Aesthetics
DKS ASSOCIATES
>Traffic Validation
>Traffic Data Collection
>Traffic Analysis
>Safety Analysis
>Highway Safety Manual Integration
>Traffic Level of Stress Analysis
HAMNER, JEWELL & ASSOCIATES
>Right-of-Way Acquisitions and Appraisals
>Property Owner Meetings
>Rights of Entry Coordination
HDR
>Water Resources
>Floodplain
>Drainage Design
>Drainage Report
>SWDR
>Erosion Control
RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC.
>Environmental Permitting
>Hazardous Materials Analysis
>Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plans
>Cultural Resources and Biological Resources
>Construction Environmental Monitoring
>Environmental Document Preparation
SUNRISE TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIES
>Geometric Design QA/QC
>Traffic Peer Review Lead
VERDIN
>Public Involvement Strategy
>Public Communication Collateral
>Coordination of Public Engagement
>Documentation of Public Input
WALLACE GROUP
>Topographic Surveys
>Boundary Surveys
>Caltrans Appraisal Maps
>Plats and Legals
>Planting Palettes
>Irrigation Design
>Drought Tolerant Plantings
>Landscape Architecture
YEH & ASSOCIATES
>Geotechnical
>Soils Testing, Drilling, and Boring Logs
>Slope Stability Analysis
>Geologic Services
>Pavement Design
>Life Cycle Cost Analysis
>Retaining Wall Design
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Public Agency Experience and Familiarity with Federal, State, and
Local Procedures
Consor specializes in the delivery of transportation projects for local agencies, and we have a team of in-house experts recognized for
their knowledge and capabilities in bridge, roadway, and transportation engineering design, construction management, and surveying.
For over 32 years, we have delivered on-system projects that are local agency funded with Caltrans oversight within 57 of the 58
counties in California and for over 40 cities.
Our staff’s knowledge and experience include projects utilizing Caltrans, local agency, and AASHTO design standards while conforming
to a variety of funding sources, such as FHWA Grant Programs, STIP programs, HBP, FEMA, Cal OES, and other local funding programs.
Additional specialized experience and knowledge that Consor staff possess includes:
>Project Management – Our team can take projects from inception through construction. Brent Lemon, Consor's project manager,
has 38+ years of proven experience driving projects forward, many on an accelerated schedule. Many of our design staff have spent
time in the field performing construction management and inspection services, so we design with constructability in mind.
>Knowledge of Industry Standards & Processes – Many of Consor's team members used to work at Caltrans—including Brent
Lemon, who served as a Design Office Chief and HQ Geometric Reviewer—and have an intimate understanding how to efficiently
navigate approval processes, along with knowledge of Caltrans and local agency standards.
>Funding Expertise – Consor has assisted over 13 different agencies in obtaining over $100 million in federal funding. We understand
the various state and federal programs managed by Caltrans Local Assistance.
>Over Two Decades Working in San Luis Obispo County – Not only does the Consor team work alongside City staff, but we have
built strong relationships with staff from Caltrans District 5, Caltrans Local Assistance, County of San Luis Obispo, and other key
stakeholders on the Central Coast.
>Vast Experience on Transportation Projects – The combined past transportation experience of Consor's staff consists of nearly
1,000 transportation projects that include local roads, roundabouts, interchanges, and bridges (preliminary design through
construction); project study reports; project reports; feasibility studies; complete highway plans, specifications, and estimates
(PS&E); and construction management services.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Federally, state, and locally funded design and construction projects typically require that the City meet a specific standard of care for
project documentation. We understand that the PS&E phase of the project will move forward as locally funded only; however, due
to the construction phase being federalized, Consor staff will see that the US 101/Prado Road Interchange project meets the funding
processes and paperwork, including requests for authorization and allocation, cost/scope/schedule changes, project close-outs,
finance letters, and detail estimates. Our financial management and accounting system fully satisfies 49 CFR Part 18, 48 CFR Part 31,
and 2 CFR Part 200. Consor is also familiar with the federal requirements outlined in the LAPM manual. Consor already has an audited
indirect cost rate, which has been approved by Audits and Investigations.
We have never been disqualified by any public entity from proposing on public contracts. The City can be assured that your project is
being serviced by a financially strong, stable, and accountable professional engineering firm. The projects our team has worked on
range from $50 million seismic retrofit and interchange design PS&E to feasibility studies and type selection to project programming
documents and construction management for projects of all sizes.
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Project History and Background
The US 101/Prado Road Interchange is a project that has been discussed, studied, and developed since the early 1990’s. Over time,
the project plan has progressed from an overcrossing to a full interchange and from a full interchange to the current overcrossing with
northbound ramps. One of the reasons for the overcrossing/interchange was the potential development of the Dalidio property on the
west side of US 101 between Madonna Road and Los Osos Valley Road (LOVR). Throughout the years, the Dalidio development took
on many forms and land uses with many starts and stops as is common for development. The earliest planning document for the full
interchange was a Project Study Report (PSR) prepared by Nolte and Associates for the City of San Luis Obispo and Caltrans in 1996.
The PSR studied three alternatives for a full interchange:
>Tight diamond
>Spread diamond
>Spread diamond with a cloverleaf southbound off ramp
Because of interchange spacing issues with Madonna, a southbound collector-distributor roadway on the west side of US 101 to link
Madonna and Prado was proposed to address the limited weaving distance on southbound US 101. Unfortunately, at the time of the
1996 PSR, one of the primary drivers of the project, the Dalidio development to the west of the project, did not move forward and
there was no support from Caltrans HQ to approve a design exception for the interchange spacing between Madonna and Prado.
Without developer funds to help offset construction costs and the Caltrans design exception hurdle, the Prado Interchange project lay
dormant until the mid 2010’s.
In 2014, Coastal Community Builders (CCB) known as MI San Luis Ranch, LLC, initiated an application to develop the Dalidio property.
The San Luis Ranch development would include housing, affordable housing, recreation, retail, and commercial spaces with an
emphasis on Farm to Table to honor the agricultural history of the property. With the development moving forward, the need for an
overcrossing at Prado Road became necessary once again.
A 2018 Project Study Report/Project Development Support (PSR/PDS) noted that because of interchange spacing and forecast traffic
needs, the 1996 solution of a full interchange with a collector-distributor was deemed invalid. Alternatives were advanced in the PSR/
PDS for the overcrossing and northbound ramps only. Subsequent traffic evaluations and the 2023 Traffic Operations Assessment
Report (TOAR) amendment completed as part of the Project Approval and Environmental Document (PA&ED) supported designs for
a refined overcrossing, northbound ramps, and a ramp terminal intersection. These recommendations are being advanced for final
design and implementation.
Organization & Approach
Page from the 1996 Caltrans Project Study Report
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Charlie Elbert, Santa Barbara County
Map
Constraint: Floodplain
• Elevate roadway only where
necessary
• Utilize retaining walls with
culverts where possible
• Add vegetated detention
basins to capture flows
Consor Approach
Constraint: Connection with Existing
Dalidio Drive/Froom Ranch
Way Roundabout
• Our team includes Brian Ray, who
led the design effort for the existing
roundabout
• Obtain detailed topographic mapping
of the roundabout
• Consor has obtained the improvement
plans for the original design, which
differs from the PA&ED layout
Consor Approach
Map
Constraint: Historic Resources at
Sunset Drive-In
• Work closely with Rincon to
positively locate the historic
resources
• Wallace Group (Survey) will include
the resources in the topographic
mapping
• Design new Elks Lane connection
to avoid the resources
Consor Approach
Constraint: Clear Span US 101
• Maximize bridge span
lengths to 150 feet
• Utilize precast girders to
eliminate falsework
• Place supports on either side
of US 101
Consor Approach
Our Approach to Resolving Project Constraints & Challenges
Map
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Below are several key constraints and challenges that we have taken into consideration in the project design and our approach to resolving them. Drawing on our past experiences, we have identified innovative solutions as to where we can modify design to reduce impacts and costs.
Exhibits 1 and 2 on the following pages highlight these on the project map.
Challenge: Utility Relocations
Consor Approach & Benefits
Map
Challenge: Do Not Preclude Future
Southbound Features
• Proposed overcrossing layout provides
for collector/distributor
• Survey team is familiar with Tract 3096
final map and can navigate the process
of encumbered private open space
easements
Consor Approach & Benefits
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Challenge: Prado Road/Future Elks Lane
Intersection
• New connection to provide access to the
City Corporation Yard and WRRF
• Maintain parking area for staff and visitors
• Utilize parking area for stormwater
treatment
Consor Approach & Benefits Map
Constraints Challenges
• Proactive communication
with dry and wet utilities
• Familiarity with utility
owners/representatives in
the area
• Identified utility coordinator
• Have created
Undergrounding Districts
on other projects
• In-house utility designers
• Flexibility to design bridge
supports to provide
clearance to underground
utilities
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Exhibit 1PROJECT CONSTRAINTS
Connect to existing roundabout geometry
Do not preclude future
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Span US 101 to minimize
Caltrans encroachments
Relocation of
City sewer line
Conform to Prado
Creek Bridge
project currently in
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Relocation of City utilities
Undergrounding of existing OH utilities
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PROJECT METHODOLOGY & DELIVERY APPROACH
The US 101/Prado Road Interchange project has been split into two design phases that allows the project team to first validate the
current project approach, make any goal-oriented changes, and then present a refined approach. With the refined project approach,
the project team will deliver the right solution in Phase II.
Many decisions have been made with long-standing presumptions and the shared desire to progress the project through the PA&ED
phase. With a fresh set of leaders, Consor brings the ability to reestablish the City’s project goals and understand what benefits project
changes may bring.
Prior to the completion of the PA&ED phase, the City and Caltrans completed a hybrid Value Analysis (VA). Six project improvements
and cost saving measures were proposed and five of them were recommended through this analysis. Our team has reviewed the VA
and incorporated many of the elements discussed into our “Alternative 3A”. In our discussions with the City and Caltrans about this
project, there is a desire for validation of the previously completed work, as there could be additional design refinements incorporated.
Through our development of this proposal, we worked with HDR to refine the hydraulics modeling to determine if the length of
structures could be reduced by incorporating culverts in fill with retaining walls to minimize the project footprint. The concept has
determined to be feasible with the possibility of additional flood water storage areas on the east side of US 101.
As part of the Alternative Validation phase (Phase I) Consor will review
the recommendations previously given—coordinating with the City,
Caltrans, and other project partners to gain a further understand the
long-standing project history—on what can be adapted to account
for current conditions, and what needs to stay the same due to
external factors. To expedite this process, Consor will do a qualitative
analysis for each project alternative to gain concurrence on what the
City and Caltrans want to include as part of the interchange project.
Regardless of which project alternative is selected, there are several
sub-components that will be considered (i.e. retaining wall or fill slope).
Once a project direction has been agreed upon, these sub alternatives
will be identified and discussed to gain concurrence on project
direction.
The Consor team will evaluate several items such as:
>Structure type and layout
>Floodplain/hydraulic impacts
>Intersection control
>Lane configuration
>Drainage needs/requirements
>Roadside treatments
>Network traffic impacts/considerations
With regards to intersection control and network traffic impacts, we
recommend that the City consider updating traffic counts, since the
original ones for this project were done prior to the pandemic. We
have all seen traffic patterns change since that time. By using these
updated traffic counts, the Consor team, supported by DKS and
Sunrise Transportation Strategies (both exclusive to our team), we
would validate the current project will provide the desire outcome for
opening day and the design year.
Roundabouts are the preferred intersection control for the City. While
the current traffic analysis of future traffic and turning movements
may not support a roundabout at the northbound ramp termini, we
The Consor team recently completed the Value Analysis
Study for the US 101/SR 46 E project being led by SLOCOG
in partnership with Caltrans. Our team was able to
effectively engage Caltrans staff and create ownership of
the recommendations proposed in the study as well as
gain concurrence on proposed implementation actions to
be incorporated into the project. This process effectively
narrowed the number of alternatives and introduced over
$7M in potential cost savings for the project, representing
over a 20% cost reduction for the project.
Intersection of US 101 and SR 46 E
Validation of VA Recommendations
• From City staff interview
9 Confirm project goals
9 Explore ideas for alternative solutions
• Assess VA alternative recommendations
• Explore value add options
• Compare value of options to recommendations
• Present implementation recommendations to City &
Caltrans
• Obtain agreement on VA implementation actions
• Implement in 50% submittal
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recommend validating this conclusion with updated traffic counts and
analysis. While the roundabout presents structural challenges, our team
has discussed placing just the roundabout on fill with retaining walls to
minimize the impact to the floodplain and simplify construction.
One component of the US 101/Prado Road Interchange that may
be evaluated in this qualitative analysis is the need to not preclude
southbound ramps. Initially identified in the 1996 Project Study Report,
the southbound ramps were documented to provide benefits such as
traffic congestion relief on the existing interchanges, local roadways,
and intersections along S. Higuera Street, Madonna Road, and Los
Osos Valley Road (LOVR). Though the alternative was not progressed
due to interchange spacing and traffic demand, the City may consider
not precluding it from a future project. Preserving the opportunity
for and being sure the planned Prado overcrossing could support
potential future southbound ramp system to Prado Road integrates
forward compatible flexibility in the current design and implementation.
Considering and allowing a Prado overcrossing that does not preclude
a potential future southbound ramp maximizes system connectivity
benefits on Caltrans and City streets. A future southbound ramp system
could relieve traffic demand on the LOVR and Madonna Road corridors.
In addition to providing increased network resiliency and redundancy
maximizing the benefits of the proposed Prado interchange, reducing
traffic volumes on critical City roadway segments and intersections
reduces vulnerable user crash risk and improves multimodal quality of
service.
1. STRUCTURE TYPE & LAYOUT
At its core, the US 101/Prado Road Interchange project is a bridge
project. It is the primary component in the design and the largest
cost. The Consor team will bring our more than 30 years of bridge
design expertise to developing a creative solution for the structure
that balances costs, hydraulics, constructability, and aesthetics. As just
one example, in 2019, project team members Brent Lemon and Scott
McCauley successfully completed the SR-4/Balfour Road Interchange
project in the City of Brentwood. The award-winning project design
implemented two significant cost saving measures: utilizing precast
concrete superstructure to reduce the profile grade approximately
3 feet, saving a significant amount of earthwork on the project, and
protecting an existing 90-inch water line with a protective reinforced
concrete cover avoiding a costly utility relocation.
The selection of the type and length of the bridge for this project hinges
upon several critical factors:
>Hydraulic Floodplain Impacts: Ensuring minimal disruption to the
floodplain and its hydraulic dynamics is paramount to maintain
environmental equilibrium.
>Constructability: The chosen bridge design must facilitate efficient
construction methods while minimizing disruptions to ongoing traffic
flow on US 101.
KEY PROJECT
CONSIDERATIONS
1. Structure Type &
Layout
2. Floodplain/
Hydraulic Impacts
3. Funding/
Cost Savings
4. Caltrans Process
5. Utilities
6. Project Aesthetics
8. Right-of-Way Impacts
9. Geotechnical
10. Landscaping
11. Environmental
Permits/Sustainability
12. Stakeholder
Engagement
7. Drainage/Stormwater
Treatment
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>Vertical Clearance Impacts: It’s imperative to maintain adequate vertical clearance over US 101 to accommodate vehicular traffic
and ensure safety.
>Connectivity: The bridge design must facilitate seamless connectivity for both northbound on and off-ramp traffic from US 101 and
Prado Road.
>Cost: Cost-effectiveness is a crucial consideration to ensure the project remains within budget constraints.
Current Recommended Alternative 3
The current recommended alternative (Alternative 3) consists of three
separate bridges: the mainline Prado Road bridge, a northbound
off-ramp bridge, and a northbound on-ramp bridge. As shown in the
previously developed Advanced Planning Study (APS) drawings, the
mainline Prado Road bridge is a 14-span 1,538-foot-long cast-in-place
(CIP) post-tensioned (PT) concrete box girder bridge with varying
width between 101’-9” and 114’-9”. Individual span lengths vary
between 70-feet and 118-feet long and the structure depth is 5-feet.
The intermediate supports consist of three column bents founded
on a pile cap supported by several driven piles. The on and off ramp
structures are also shown as CIP PT box girder structures with similar
structure depth, span lengths, and columns supports.
A CIP PT Concrete Box Girder Bridge is a practical structure type for
all three structures at the span lengths proposed. This is a traditional
construction type method which has elements cast in formwork built
at the project site. The use of post-tensioning helps minimize the
required structure depth and reduce overall impacts. This method is
also beneficial with curved horizontal alignments or steeper profile
grades, such as those required for the on and off ramps. The main
disadvantage of this structure type is the need to include falsework for
construction. Section 204.8 of the Caltrans Highway Design Manual
requires a minimum vertical falsework clearance of 15-feet over
freeways. The depth of falsework requires the ultimate profile grade
to be raised in order to achieve minimum required vertical clearance
of US 101. It is not clear if the depth of the falsework was accounted for in the previously prepared Advance Planning Studies.
Additionally, CIP construction takes longer to construct than a precast girder alternative.
Proposed Alternative 3A
The VA study recommended evaluating an alternative concept utilizing precast I-girders in lieu of cast-in-place (CIP) girders to allow
for longer structural spans and, therefore, require fewer bents and columns to support the structures. Our team has developed a
preliminary alternative that not only uses precast girders on the bridge, but also results in a much shorter bridge length.
CAST-IN-PLACE POST-TENSIONED
CONCRETE BOX GIRDER BRIDGE
PROS CONS
• Standardized
superstructure design
• Typically lower cost than
precast girder bridge
• Easily adapts to changes
in structure width or
curves
• Requires falsework over
US 101
• Raises profile
Bridge Alternative 3A
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Similar to Alternative 3, Alternative 3A consists of three separate
bridges: the mainline Prado Road bridge, a northbound off-ramp
bridge, and a northbound on-ramp bridge. Unlike Alternative 3, the
proposed mainline Prado Road bridge is significantly shorter and
consists of a 7-span, 1,050 foot-long Precast Prestressed Concrete
(PC/PS) Wide Flange Girder bridge. Span lengths are equal for each
span at 150-feet and the structure depth is 6’-3 ½”. In addition to the
cost savings discussed in the VA study, the use of precast members
for the mainline Prado Bridge in Alternative 3A presents benefits to
the project with shorter construction duration and a more optimized
profile grade. A PC/PS Wide Flange Girder bridge consists of the
girder elements built off-site, trucked in, and assembled in place using
cranes. This method reduces the overall construction timeline. There
would be a final top slab of CIP Concrete poured over the concrete
elements, but there is no need for falsework, which optimizes
the ultimate profile grade required to achieve the proper vertical
clearance over US 101.
In Alternative 3A, the northbound on- and off-ramp bridge structures
would be CIP PT box girder bridges similar to Alternative 3. These
structures are more complex than the mainline Prado bridge with
varying widths, higher profile gradients, and complex connections to
the mainline structure. Falsework clearance is not a concern because
they are located in the existing shoulder area of US 101. For these
reasons, the CIP construction method is more practical over using
precast elements.
Retaining Walls
To minimize impact to the
floodplain, we propose using
retaining walls at the bridge
approaches to decrease
the footprint of fill slopes.
Additionally, we plan to use
culverts to extend through
the retaining walls to help
convey floodplain flows.
This will mitigate potential
localized water surface
elevation increases that
might trigger a Conditional
Letter of Map Revision
(CLOMR) and save costs
associated with longer
bridges.
The appropriate wall type
will be dictated by the
underlying soil conditions,
backfill requirements,
Prado Mainline
Westside Retaining
Wall Limits
NB US 101/Prado
Road On-Ramp
Retaining Wall Limits
NB US 101/Prado Road Off-
Ramp Retaining Wall Limits
Prado Mainline
Eastside Retaining
Wall Limits
PRECAST PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
WIDE FLANGE GIRDER BRIDGE
PROS CONS
• No falsework over US 101
• Reduced construction
duration compared to CIP
methods
• Minimized profile
increase
• Requires large cranes for
erection
• Large sections can be
difficult to truck to site
• Typically more expensive
than CIP
• Difficult to adapt to
changing structure width
or curves
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proximity to adjacent properties, ease of construction and other right-of-way boundaries, live load surcharge, and collision protection
considerations. In general, wall types are also dependent on whether they are placed in a fill condition or cut condition. Based on the
preliminary layout of the bridges, the proposed walls will all likely be placed in a
fill condition. Two of the most conventional wall types for fill type walls include
the Caltrans Type 1 retaining wall and the Caltrans Mechanically Stabilized
Embankment (MSE) wall. Both wall types have standardized details prepared by
Caltrans that are available for use. Additionally, both wall types can be designed
and detailed to accommodate multiple culverts. Our project team will evaluate
appropriate retaining wall alternatives to compare all the advantages and
disadvantages during Phase I of the project.
Caltrans Structure Type Selection
The new bridges and retaining walls will need to go through the Caltrans
Structure Type Selection process, as this was not completed during the PA&ED
phase of the project. Given this structure will be maintained by Caltrans, the
Structure Type Selection process will receive scrutiny from Caltrans Structures
HQ. The Consor team has prepared many Structure Type Selection Reports
for structures maintained by Caltrans and facilitated multiple Structure Type
Selection meetings with Caltrans Structures HQ. Our structures team will be
based in the Sacramento area and will lead the Type Selection meetings in
person at Caltrans HQ building in Sacramento.
2. FLOODPLAIN/HYDRAULIC IMPACTS
The project lies within the Federal Emergency Management Administration
(FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Number 06079C1068G, superseded
by two Letters of Map Revision (LOMR) known as San Luis Ranch LOMR. Flooding
sources within the project limits include San Luis Obispo Creek, Prefumo Creek,
and Froom Creek. Figure 1 shows the project site is located in Special Flood
Hazard Area (SFHA) Zone AE, which represents areas subject to flooding by the
100-year flood event. Portions of the project site are also within an a Zone X
area, which represents areas that have a moderate to minimal flood hazard.
Floodplain Management Standards
The project will be designed to meet both the FEMA National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP) regulations and the San Luis Obispo Creek Waterway
Management Plan Drainage Design Manual (DDM). To meet FEMA National
Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations, the project must not increase
base flood water surface elevation by more than one foot. If exceeding this
threshold, approval requires a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR). To
meet the San Luis Obispo Creek Waterway Management Plan DDM criteria, the
project must not increase the floodwater elevations by more than 2.5 inches
or increase floodwater velocities by more than 0.3 ft/s. Additionally, there shall
be no significant net decrease in floodplain storage volume as a result of a new
development or redevelopment projects, which can be achieved by a zero-net
fill grading plan, balancing all cut and fill placed on the 100-year floodplain, or
with cut exported off site.
The extents of the floodplain and the required floodplain design criteria
play a crucial role in driving this project design. Effectively right-sizing the
bridge length with the amount of approach fill hinges on a comprehensive
understanding of how the chosen structure will affect the surrounding
floodplain.
Figure 1 - The project site is located within Special
Flood Hazard Area Zone AE
Figure 3 - The blue areas indicate a net decrease
in WSE; the lightest red areas indicate that the
WSE increase is 2.5 inches or less per the DDM; the
medium red areas indicate that the WSE increase is
1.0 foot or less per FEMA guidelines; and the dark
red areas indicate a more than 1-foot increase.
Figure 2 - Water surface elevations across the
project area
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Consor has strategically partnered with HDR for their expertise, particularly showcased in their recent Local Hydraulic Study
relevant to this project. This collaboration ensures an in-depth grasp of the floodplain dynamics and their implications. Leveraging
our longstanding partnership with HDR’s hydraulic engineers, Consor has already initiated preliminary analyses for our proposed
Alternative 3A solution. This proactive approach underscores our commitment to delivering a solution that optimally balances
engineering requirements with environmental considerations.
Preliminary Analysis Results
Our team has conducted a preliminary analysis of the current proposed alternative (Alternative 3). The results indicate there would be
generalized increases in the water surface elevation up to 2.5 inches including adjacent to existing structures in the floodplain. Results
also showed localized increases in WSE up to 1 foot, most notably around the buildings on the north side of the east approach ramp
for the overcrossings, the area surrounding the northbound off-ramp, and an in-ground loading dock on City property. See Figure 2 for
water surface elevations across the project area.
In preparation for the proposal our team modeled our Alternative 3A in HEC-RAS. Our preliminary analysis of this alternative shows
some localized increases at the approaches of the Prado overcrossing and northbound on and offramp bridges as well as buildings
on the northeast corner of the intersection of Prado Road the new Elks Lane Road. Our approach will be to survey the finished floor
elevations to more accurately model the impacts. See Figure 3 of the flood plain based on our team’s Alternative 3A.
Existing basins will be evaluated for storage capacity and further development of the project’s design alternatives will consider
additional improvements to mitigate any increase in WSE resulting from the project. Such improvements may include adding detention
basins between the on- and off-ramps and US 101 and adding culverts at the approach retaining walls on Prado Road.
3. FUNDING/COST SAVINGS
Due to the size and complexity of the US 101/Prado Road Interchange, it is known that the project has seen a significant increase in
costs over the years. The 2024 Draft Project Report estimates that the project will cost the City approximately $72.8 Million in 2025.
At the September 2023 City Council Meeting, City representatives stated that costs could reach $119 Million by the 2028 construction
year due to factors such as variable inflation and alternatives selected. To reduce the project costs, the City explored cost-savings
project alternatives in the May 2023 Value Analysis Report which mentioned six separate strategies and found that five could
reasonably be implemented.
The Consor team agrees with these recommendations and is committed to exploring cost-savings strategies beyond those mentioned
in the 2023 Value Analysis report. While there may be many cost-saving measures, Consor believes that the current project costs
may be understated. The APS studies prepared in July 2022 used square footage costs for the structures ranging from $184/sf to
$280/sf. Our experience has shown that structures of these type at the planning phase currently range from $450/sf to $550/sf. In
the January 2023 edition of Caltrans’ Comparative Bridge Costs, the cost per square foot for a CIP/PS Box Girder of $150/sf to $400/
sf. This range does not include mobilization, contingencies, retaining walls or aesthetic treatments. Given that the bulk of the project
cost is for construction of the structures, it will be important to provide the City with a more realistic structures cost early in Phase I of
the project. This will allow the team and the City to begin to look for additional funding sources and provide a consistent message to
elected officials and stakeholders.
View of Possible Prado Interchange Off-Ramp Retaining Wall
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Bridge Length
Our alternative 3A is approximately 30% shorter and has approximately 30% fewer column supports compared to the original
alternative 3. This change could ultimately lead to a significant cost savings to the project. The shorter bridge length is offset by
additional fill and retaining walls required on the east and west approaches and will create an increased obstruction in the floodplain.
Reducing the bridge lengths for the Overcrossing and on/off ramp structures has potential cost savings of $23.9 Million.
Roundabout Corridor
Since the 1996 PSR, several alternatives have been explored for the Prado Road overcrossing with each alternative including a signal-
controlled intersections at the northbound ramp termini and Elks Lane and Prado Road. Due to the proximity of intersections along
Prado Road, evaluating a roundabout at these locations may reduce the number of lanes along the corridor. Reducing the Prado Road
overcrossing structure from four lanes to two lanes has potential cost savings of $4.9 Million. Reducing the structure to two lanes
would likely not be feasible in a signal-controlled environment.
Prado Interchange Roundabout Alternative
ALTERNATIVES ASSOCIATED COST SAVINGS
ACCEPTABLE?No.Name Alternative A1R
(Roundabout)
Alternative A3
(Signal)
1.0 Reduce maximum speed on structure to 35 mph $1.1M $1.0M Yes
2.0 Reduce lane and shoulder widths where practical $0.6M $0.5M Yes
3.0 Use CIDH columns in lieu of driven piles and pile caps $5.0M $4.6M Yes
4.0 Use longer spans and fewer columns with precast I-girders
in lieu of CIP girders
$16.0M $15.1M Yes
5.0 Leave existing sewer main on current Elks Lane alignment
in lieu of relocation
$0.7M $0.7M No
6.0 Utilize recycled and/or reclaimed materials in project $0.3M $0.3M Yes
C.7 Bridge length $23.9M $23.9M
C.8 Bob Jones Trail extension along Prado Road $5.4M $5.4M
C.9 Reduce Prado Road to two-lane facility $4.9M -
The “C” demarcates a Consor, value added, potential alternative to the current design.
The associated cost savings values are based on an assumed bridge unit cost of $475 per square foot for Prado Road Bridge and $375
per square foot for the on and off ramp structures
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Funding Scan
& Monitoring Project Definition
Supplemental Services
BCA
NEPA/Safety
Market/Ridership
Grant Administration
Develop Grant Strategy Application Narrative
& Forms
Websites & Follow Up
Strategy
Bob Jones Trail
The Bob Jones Pathway has segments from Avila Beach to US 101 and from Los Osos Valley Road to Prado Road with plans to connect
the two segments. A fully connected pathway would allow pedestrians and bicyclists to have a complete bidirectional trail network
from Avila Beach to Prado Road. The current typical section for Prado Road corridor includes sidewalks and cycle tracks on both sides
of the road. If the City and stakeholders were to consider extending the Bob Jones Pathway along the south side of the overcrossing to
the west with minor pedestrian facilities along the northern edge of roadway has potential cost savings of $5.4 Million.
Even with the cost savings identified above, the City has a funding shortfull for the construction of the project. Lincoln James (AECOM)
will take the lead on identifying grant funding opportunities for the project. Lincoln is exclusive to the Consor team and has been a
partner on several large transportation projects throughout the State. Our team will work with the City to develop a grant funding
strategy for seeking federal discretionary funding. The strategy would identify sequential steps for the project development process
and would entail identifying opportunities for potentially accessing funding to address both the planning and construction phases
of the project. In addition, this strategy would identify interim steps to improve the competitiveness of the candidate project, such
as aligning project benefits to key scoring criteria, positioning these elements to directly align with funding program objectives, and
necessary studies required in order to develop competitive grant applications.
The funding strategy begins with a funding program scan in which federal and state discretionary programs are evaluated against
the project’s attributes to identify suitable opportunities for seeking federal funding. This would include utilization of AECOM’s
propriety FundNavigator tool to run initial project information to begin to identify opportunities for federal funding for these projects.
FundNavigator is an AI-enabled tool which identifies and evaluates IIJA/IRA-related grant resources and consolidates available
information of a funding program information in a searchable source on an interactive dashboard including Notice of Funding
Opportunity (NOFO) information.
Against project’s attributes, FundNavigator compiles data from suitable discretionary programs which the City could potential access
for funding. This data includes:
>Program name;
>Issuing agency;
>Summary of program objectives;
>Total pool of funding available;
>Likely average award size;
>Frequency of program offering;
>Eligibility requirements (project type, size, shovel readiness, etc.);
>Assessment criteria (primary and secondary objectives, ancillary benefits or impacts); and
>Application requirements (project size, required modeling, and/or economic justification).
The findings of the FundMatcher output is reviewed and further screened by funding advisory subject matter experts to narrow down
the most applicable funding program(s) for the project. Upon the completion of the identification, documentation, and evaluation
of suitable funding programs which the City may access for the project, our team would develop a high level capture strategy which
would be comprised of an action plan which the City should follow which would address the following:
>Positioning of the project to directly align with the specific program’s sought-after outcomes, as well as the overarching objectives
of the issuing agency;
>Partnership and sponsoring (co-applicants, contributing partners, and project sponsors);
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>Funding levels required (both in regard to the identified programs’ likely award size as well as local match levels required to be
competitive); and
>Interim processes, studies, and materials required to show project readiness (including road map to achieving environmental
regulatory clearance, other local/regional permitting and approvals, any additional modeling required).
Lincoln James and his internal team members have helped clients secure over $3.5 Billion in discretionary funding offered by
multiple agencies within the US Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Economic
Development Administration (EDA), and several California state-sponsored programs.
The framework of successfully delivering grant funding is shown in the graphic on the preceding page.
Once suitable discretionary programs have been identified and the City decides on which grants to pursue our team will develop grant
applications for the project. While the approach to the development of a turnkey grant application differs from one funding program to
another, the following is the general approach that would be undertaken and is based on programs issues by the USDOT and Caltrans
(INFRA, RAISE, TCEP, etc.). The main tasks for the delivery of a turn-key application are:
1. Grant application coordination;
2. Narrative and application development;
3. Benefit cost analysis;
4. Application design;
5. Quality assurance and quality control; and
6. Project controls.
4. CALTRANS PROCESS
Navigating the Caltrans Process can be daunting and overwhelming. Fortunately, the City and Caltrans staff who worked on the
Project Report have a good working relationship. The Consor team will be an extension of the City staff working with Caltrans. The key
personnel from the Consor team all have established relationships with the Caltrans District 5 Project Manager, Paul Valadao. Brent
Lemon and Paul have many coworkers (past and present) in common and share a vision for doing what is best for the project. Dace
Morgan and Paul have known and worked together for more than 15 years on various projects throughout the Central Coast. Scott
McCauley, our bridge project engineer, has completed several bridge projects in Caltrans right of way. He is well known and respected
among the Caltrans Headquarters Structures team.
One of the strongest benefits of this team is that we all will do what is right for the project. This team has the experience from past
projects which Brent has led including SR4/Balfour Road Interchange, US 50 HOV Lanes, and El Dorado Hills Interchange, to work
together as teammates to get a project that is acceptable to all parties.
In our past experience, we have found that it is best to have one point of contact with Caltrans, which will be Paul Valadao, but
have the ability to meet with the Caltrans reviewers to discuss comments and concerns. We have had the most success in resolving
comments and concerns by having a conversation with the person instead of exchanging written responses to comments. Written
responses to each comment from Caltrans and the City will be provided, but if something is not clear or requires more discussion, our
team will work with the individual reviewer to resolve the comment or address the question. One reason we enjoy working with Paul
and the City is because they share our philosophy to produce the best project for the traveling public.
We understand the City and Caltrans entered into a Cooperative Agreement (April 2018) and a Project Charter (July 2018), which
covered the PA&ED phase of the project. As we initiate the PS&E phase, we will want to continue to update the Cooperative
Agreement and Project Charter for the PS&E and Construction stages of the project.
Caltrans will be designing a permanent changeable message sign structure near the Prado Road Interchange location. Our team can
provide peer review to the Caltrans design team’s work. It is important that the design of the two projects be coordinated and resources
could be shared depending on the timing and schedule of the two projects. With a local San Luis Obispo office, we can meet with
Caltrans District 5 design staff as necessary. Consor often performs independent reviews for Department’s of Transportation across the
country. We are also very familiar with Caltrans Plans Preparation Manual, Highway Design Manual and Sign Structure design.
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There will be stormwater quality elements (including bioretention plantings), hardscape elements, and landscaping within Caltrans
right-of-way. These elements will require a maintenance agreement as Caltrans will insist that the City be responsible for these items
in perpetuity. Our team can assist the City in these negotiations with Caltrans and share our insights as we work with Paul to obtain
approval. Our team recently assisted the Contra Costa Transportation Authority in crafting the Maintenance Agreement for the SR4/
Balfour Road Interchange project.
The Project Report noted that a superseding freeway agreement will be required for the project. Brent has experience with these
agreements while in the private sector, including his time as a Caltrans employee when he was a Headquarters Design Reviewer
assisting many districts with writing and processing agreements through California Transportation Commission (CTC) adoption. Brent
will work closely with the City and Caltrans to identify the key elements, acceptable clauses and format for the agreement that will
enable adoption by the CTC. Brent has worked with other Caltrans project managers statewide to assist with preparations for CTC
agenda items and is very familiar with the long lead times associated with submitting material in accordance with the CTC schedule
requirements.
5. UTILITIES
Several utility facilities lay throughout the project vicinity and their
relocation may present a significant cost risk to this project. Our team
has taken a proactive approach by discussing the project with several
utility providers and obtaining facility mapping to evaluate potential
impacts of the interchange. Throughout the project, the Consor team
will work closely with the utility providers and owners to avoid or
minimize service disruptions.
Our approach to utility coordination is to have one point person for
all utility coordination – both wet and dry utilities. The City’s RFP lays
out a robust utility coordination scope and, frankly, it will take several
on site meetings with utility companies and follow up. That is why
we have assigned Mike Sanchez to be the utility coordinator for this
project. Mike has a tremendous amount of experience with utility
relocation throughout the state on large projects with all types of
utility owners and types of utilities.
The US 101/Prado Road Interchange project is a large project and will
require numerous relocations and these will come with a significant
cost to the utility owners, the City, and the project. That is why it is critical to stay in front of the utility owners (including the City), in
order to provide them adequate time and opportunity to adjust their yearly budgets for design and relocation costs associated with
the project. The scope provided in the RFP lays out a significant amount of in-person and virtual meetings with utility owners with our
office in downtown San Luis Obispo, Mike can easily and seamlessly provide the level of personal interactions required for the utility
coordination effort necessary to successfully complete this project.
The Consor team recently designed a bridge in the City of
Newark located in the San Francisco Bay Area that had many
underground utilities. We slightly adjusted the locations of
the bridge supports to avoid utility conflicts, reduce service
impacts, and reduce project costs.
Central Avenue Overpass
RELOCATION PHASE
Request Owner Relocation Plans, Liability Claim & Cost
Estimate
Execute Utility Agreements
Deliver Notice to Owner (NTO)
Prepare Utility Certification Package
Utility Owners Relocation Prior to Construction
LIABILITY DETERMINATION
Determination of Superior Rights
Calculate Owner Liability
Verify Liability in Report of Investigation (ROI)
Obtain Caltrans Approval of ROI
VERIFICATION MAPPING
Submit “A” Letters
Update Base Files
Attempt to Avoid Conflict
Obtain Positive Location
Prepare Conflict Map
Assess Encroachments & Policy Exceptions
PHASE 1 PHASE 2
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Exhibit 2EXISTINGUTILITIES
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Our team’s approach will be to underground all aerial lines in strategic locations accessible by utility maintenance crews and provide
conduits and utility openings in the new structure for current and future utility needs. The undergrounding of utilities will require a
functional underground structure to be in place before removing overhead facilities. Consor—and Mike in particular—has experience
with developing undergrounding districts throughout the state. We have created them for Lake and Nevada Counties and American
Canyon in northern California. We are familiar with PG&E’s guidance and can provide this service to the City, if requested. The formation
of an undergrounding district will add time and cost to the project and will need to be discussed with PG&E and other utility providers.
Many utilities are already underground, including the City’s wet utilities—water, recycled water, and sewer. Our goal during Phase I of
the project is to positively locate (horizontally and vertically) utilities. Understanding facility locations and providing an encompassing
exhibit like the one illustrated on the preceding page will play a vital role in identifying if the utility will need to be relocated or if we
can strategically place structure support locations to reduce utility relocation costs.
The City of San Luis Obispo has a 30-inch diameter sewer line running within the existing Elks Lane roadway and within Prado Road
until it enters the City’s Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) near the location of the new Elks Lane and Prado Road intersection.
During the VA Study, the team reviewed the option to leave the existing sewer line in its present location as a cost savings measure
instead of relocating the sewer line to follow the new Elks Lane alignment. It was determined to proceed with relocating the sewer
line. There were two reasons given for continuing with the relocation:
1. Potential conflict with the new bridge supports for the northbound on-ramp and overcrossing structure
2. Future maintenance of the sewer line would be difficult given the proximity of the new structure foundations to the existing sewer
pipe.
The Consor team has in-house utility designers that are very familiar with designing new sewer lines for local agencies in California.
The team will work with City Water Resource and Recovery staff to ensure the existing sewer pipe size is adequate to meet the City’s
future growth needs.
While not specifically mentioned in the VA study, there are water and recycled water lines laying within Prado Road that can be
avoided through adjusting the foundation locations, however, the City Water Resources and Recovery staff may want to relocate them
for ease of maintenance. Our in-house designers, along with Mike will be meeting with staff to discuss the pros and cons of relocation
of these facilities.
On past projects with the City and throughout the County area, we have established long-standing working relationships with each
of the utility providers within the project limits. As part of this proposal preparation, we have already begun to prepare our utility
provider tracking sheet and have been communicating with the staff at each provider, as shown on the list provided:
Utility CONTACT NAME PHONE NUMBER EMAIL
SoCal Gas Scott Hale 805.503.2486 shale2@socalgas.com
PG&E Electric Tim Pearson 805.546.3887 timothy.pearson@pge.com
AT&T Neil Zakaria
Joseph Deguzman
805.704.3813
408.807.3662
nz5698@att.com
jd5368@att.com
Charter Communications Dustin Seib 805.534.3134 dustin.seib@charter.com
Crown Castle Nick Belinsky 742.416.2449 nicholas.belinsky@crowncastle.com
City Sewer/Water Aaron Floyd 805.781.7205 afloyd@slocity.org
Phillips 66 Chris Young 918.977.7816 chris.a.young@p66.com
Verizon Daniel White 972.560.1520 daniel.white@one.verizon.com
Astound TBD 866.928.3123 -
Lumen/CenturyLink TBD 877.453.8353 -
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The Utility Process
In general, the utility relocation process consists of the phases illustrated by Figure 1.
Specifically for this project, the Caltrans utility process must be followed for the project
as outlined in Chapter 13 of the Right-of-Way Manual and Chapter 17 of the Project
Development Procedures Manual.
The RFP discusses the utility coordination/relocation process starting in Phase II. The Consor
team realizes that utility coordination and relocation can be a long process with many
twists and turns. Therefore, we would recommend starting the Identification/Verification
and Identification of Conflicts be done during Phase I of the project. By starting the process
early, the 50% plans and estimates provided in Phase I can be that more accurate. Full utility
design and relocation efforts could begin after the City’s and Caltrans’ approval of the 50%
project plans.
This would enable the utility owners to begin design efforts in coordination with the
development of the project PS&E package. And relocation efforts can be developed into
separate but coordinated design packages to enable utility relocation (temporary or
permanent) to occur in the first phase of construction. The utility relocation will most
likely be completed by the utilities themselves or a different contractor from the prime
interchange contractor.
Federal Funding Compliance for Right-of-Way and Utilities
Of note is Caltrans Oversight Information Notice #19-01 “Project Delivery Requirements: Federal Funding vs. Non- Federal Funding
by Project Phase.” For this project, the City has used local funding only through the development of PA&ED and PS&E; however, if any
federal funds are used for any phase of the project, the project must comply with the following:
>NEPA document be prepared (this has been accomplished)
>Full compliance with the Uniform Relocation, Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (i.e., the Uniform Act) for
all right-of-way acquisition procedures, and preparation of a Right-of- Way Certification
>FHWA Buy America compliance (for both construction and utility relocations)
>Compliance with ADA (this will be incorporated into the final design)
For federal funds used for the CON/CE phase, the following is required in addition to the above:
>FHWA Form 1273 included in the contract documents and the executed contract agreement
>Mandatory Federal Language included (Exhibit 12-G of the Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM))
>DBE Program compliance pursuant to Chapter 9 of the LAPM
>PS&E pursuant to Chapter 12 of the LAPM
>Construction Engineering (CE) / Contract Administration in conformance with Chapter 16 of the LAPM
Once we fully understand what utilities may be required to relocate, we will need to account for schedule impacts due to compliance
with Buy America requirements and additional time needed for the utility to obtain long-lead items in the overall utility relocation
schedule. We are not anticipating any schedule impacts to the right-of-way acquisition process. We will see that we embark on
right-of-way appraisal and acquisition activities, as well as utility relocations and development of utility agreements, so that the City
maintains compliance with all federal requirements as they relate to these two critical activities.
6. PROJECT AESTHETICS
This project will provide much needed connectivity and functions as an integral component of the urban city environment and
community. We also recognize the importance of a balanced aesthetic design that integrates the US 101 corridor and Prado Road.
Our team will work closely with the City, Caltrans, and the public to collaborate in the development of an aesthetic solution that
meets these goals. Approval on our recommended aesthetic features will be required from Caltrans and the City Architecture Review
Committee (ARC).
Conflicts Identified
Liability
Determination
Relocation Plans & Agreements
Physical Relocation of Utilities
Identification/Verification1
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Figure 1. Utility Relocation Process
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Exhibit 3AESTHETICCONSIDERATIONS
From the US 101 driver’s perspective, the bridge
superstructure, railings and substructure will be the focal
point. Our team will consider the importance of matching
corridor aesthetics with adjacent bridges such as the nearby
Los Osos Valley Road OC.
Raised medians with
stamped concrete &
landscaping can easily
replicate the existing
Prado Road corridor.
Consor and Apexx are also on the project team for the nearby
Prado Road Bridge over San Luis Creek, and careful consideration
will be made to tie in similar aesthetics on the sidewalk and barrier.
Faces of the retaining walls also create opportunity for aesthetics.
For this project form liner considerations can include silhouette of
Seven Sisters mountain range or silhouette of the San Luis Obispo
Creek alignment.
At night, lighting plays an
integral part of the iconic
look of any bridge but more
importantly on the safety the
users. We propose to keep
fixture quantities to a minimum
and locate lights in positions
that are protected and easily
accessible for maintenance.
Architectural
features including
column flares,
formliners, and
staining can be
added to columns
and abutments
to enhance
aesthetics.
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The interchange will complement the local environment & architecture with a unique and distinctive design. The bridges, ramps, and
all the associated spaces will be considered as one design vision. It is essential that the bridge and ramps be designed in consideration
of the varying perspectives and scale of the various users. Materials, railings, lighting, and proportions will play an important role for a
successful solution.
Our team will evaluate the needs and wants from the area and all the various stakeholders on the project to create a successful
and beautiful structure. We will also use our experience working on the Prado Bridge to continue that same philosophy into the
interchange project.
Bridge Aesthetics
The interchange will be the main focus of the corridor and will guide the design language for the entire project. The main elements
that will need to be developed and studied are the superstructure and substructure.
From the US 101 driver’s perspective, the bridge superstructure, railings, and substructure elements will be the focal point. On the
superstructure, architectural features that will be considered include concrete pedestals on the barriers, sloped exterior girders for
cast-in-place concrete, and shadow lines from the deck overhang or from the precast concrete girder shapes, all of which can help
break up the look of otherwise deep and bulky concrete sections.
The concrete abutment and column substructure elements will also require consideration for architectural enhancement. Depending
on the size and number of columns required, they can appear to resemble trees of a concrete jungle. Conversely, enhancement
to these elements can accentuate the overall bridge aesthetics. For our project, limiting the number of columns will be a key
consideration. This can be accomplished by increasing the span length of the superstructure. Other architectural features that can also
be considered include adding architectural flares and using form liners to offer a patterned concrete versus a smooth finish.
Retaining Wall Aesthetics
The front faces of retaining walls can also create an opportunity to provide additional architectural features. Form liners can be used
on both cast-in-place concrete and precast concrete wall surfaces, and can be customized to an individual project needs. The image
below illustrates a conventional hexagonal pattern, often utilized with mechanically stabilized embankment (MSE) wall types. For
this project, other form liner considerations can include a silhouette replica of the 7 Sisters mountain range; a pattern which is being
utilized at the barrier face of the nearby Prado Creek bridge, and a silhouette of the San Luis Creek alignment.
Railings/Barriers
Railings and barrier architectural features should also be incorporated into the design as drivers on the US 101 corridor, pedestrians,
bicyclists, and drivers on Prado. Our team will evaluate the needs and requirements of the City and Caltrans to select/develop the
best iterations for the project. The design will consider the nearby Los Osos Valley Road Overcrossing which incorporates decorative
pilasters and ornamental railings along the barrier. Consor and Apexx are also on the project team for the nearby Prado Road Bridge
over San Luis Creek, and careful consideration will be made to tie in similar aesthetics on the sidewalk and barrier.
View of Prado Interchange from Northbound US 101
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Lighting
At night, lighting plays an integral part of the iconic look of any bridge but more importantly on the safety the users. We will consider
pedestrian scale lighting to create a welcoming and secure environment for this critically important pedestrian and bicycle network
connection. We will particularly focus at driveway and intersection conflict areas to reduce crash risk for these vulnerable users. We
propose to keep fixture quantities to a minimum and locate lights in positions that are protected and easily accessible for maintenance.
7. DRAINAGE/STORMWATER TREATMENT
In addition to providing floodplain modeling, HDR is exclusive to our team and will be providing drainage and stormwater quality design.
HDR brings a wealth of knowledge to the team in this area and working within Caltrans right-of-way. Within the City’s right-of-way, the
design of the storm drain system will comply with the City’s Engineering Standards as well as criteria and standards included in the City’s
Waterway Management Design Manual. Within Caltrans’ right-of-way, the design of the storm drain system must also comply with the
Caltrans standards stated in the Highway Design Manual. The roadway drainage along Prado Road will be the responsibility of the City
and the roadway drainage along the northbound ramps will be the responsibility of Caltrans. The two drainage systems should be kept
separate; however, more importantly, historic drainage patterns should be maintained. Currently, stormwater along Prado Road is not
collected in a storm drain system. The roadway drainage is either collected in gutters that flow to natural areas or free flows across the
road to natural areas. Eventually, the water along Prado Road makes its way to San Luis Creek. The stormwater along US 101 is collected
in ditches or depressed areas along the east and west sides of the freeway. This water is generally draining to Prefumo Creek from the
southbound lanes and to San Luis Creek from the northbound lanes. With the proposed project, a storm drainage system with curb,
gutters, drainage inlets, including biofiltration areas will be necessary along Prado Road within the City right-of-way.
The Consor team will design the location of drainage inlets to prevent the water flow along the curb to not encroach into the edge of
travel way during a 25-year storm event. Per City standards, gutters and drainage inlets should follow Section 7.2.9 of the Waterway
Management Design Manual, which states that “inlets shall be spaced such that the gutter flow does not exceed a depth of 150 mm
at the face of the curb for a 10-year storm and so that the 100-year storm will not cause any damage and can be contained within the
right-of-way,” as well as Section 5.1.3B of the Engineering Standards, which states that the “design capacity and spacing of drainage
inlets so the spread of water roadway design event does not inundate the traveled way.” The proposed drainage improvements will be
documented in the Drainage Report prepared for the project.
While meeting Caltrans maintenance requirements, storm drain alignment and drainage structure placement outside Caltrans’ right-
of-way will follow City standards outlined in Sections 5.1.2.D and 5.1.3, respectively.
Stormwater Treatment
The project drainage improvements within Caltrans’ right-of-way must comply with the post-construction treatment requirements
of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Statewide Stormwater Permit and Waste Discharge Requirements
(WDRs) for State of California Department of Transportation, Order No. 2022-0033-DWQ, also known as the Caltrans NPDES Permit.
The Caltrans NPDES Permit requires projects that create 10,000 square feet or more of new impervious highway surface to implement
stormwater treatment measures. Stormwater treatment best management practices (BMPs) within Caltrans’ right-of-way will be
designed according to Caltrans’ Project Planning and Design Guide (2023).
Within the City of San Luis Obispo, the project drainage improvements will be subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) General Permit for Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs) for Stormwater Water Discharges from Small Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s), Order 2013-0001-DWQ, and Approving Post-Construction Stormwater Management
Requirements for Development Projects in the Central Coast, Resolution R3-2013-0032. The Central Coast post-construction stormwater
requirements requires projects that create 5,000 square feet or more of net impervious area implement water quality treatment
measures. Water quality treatment BMPs will be designed in accordance with the criteria stated in the Central Coast resolution.
The stormwater and water quality permit requirements applicable to the project and the measures to be considered to comply with
these permits, including permanent post-construction treatment BMPs, will be discussed in the Stormwater Data Report prepared
for the project. The feasibility, selection, and design of the proposed treatment measures to be implemented within the City will be
presented in the Stormwater Control Plan included as an attachment to the Stormwater Data Report prepared for the project. The
permanent post construction treatments may also need to be separate systems, unless the City is willing to take the maintenance
responsibility for these features.
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Exhibit 4DRAINAGEThe approximate net area
required for treatment is 7.5
acres. Roughly 4% of this
area (0.3 acres) is needed for
biofiltration.
We have identified areas
between US 101 and the
northbound ramps for the
biofiltration and treatment that
would result in over an acre of
available biofiltration.
0.4 acres
0.4 acres
0.3 acres
Existing
Detention Basin
Available Biofiltration Area
Legend
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The project team will determine the extent and the location of the BMPs early in the design process. Often the drainage and
stormwater quality elements are not incorporated early enough in the design process and become stumbling blocks later in the design
process, especially with the potential for a maintenance agreement between Caltrans and the City.
HDR and Consor have taken a preliminary review of the Impervious Areas added, impacted, and removed based on Consor’s
Alternative 3A. The approximate net area required for treatment is 7.5 acres and the estimated area needed is 0.3 acres for
biofiltration and 0.6 acres for hydromodification. We have identified areas between US 101 and the northbound ramps for the
biofiltration and treatment. It appears there is adequate space in this area.
Hydromodification
The Caltrans NPDES Permit requires that a rapid stability assessment (RSA) be conducted for projects that add 10,000 square feet or
more of net new impervious area to the threshold drainage area of a stream crossing. While this project will add more than 10,000
square feet of impervious surface, San Luis Obispo Creek does not cross US 101 or a Caltrans facility within the project limits, so
an RSA is not required for this project. Therefore, because an RSA is not required, the project will not be required to implement
hydromodification management measures for the project within Caltrans’ right-of-way.
The Central Coast post-construction stormwater requirements require projects that create and/or replace 22,500 square feet or more
of impervious surface to implement runoff retention and peak management measures. Runoff retention measures must retain the 95th
percentile rainfall event, and peak management measures must be designed so that post-project peak flows do not exceed pre-project
peak flows for the 2- through 10-year storm events. Our team is recommending that the impervious areas of the existing northbound
ramps, Elks Lane, and Prado Road be utilized for permanent BMPs to help offset the increase in impervious area.
The applicable hydromodification requirements and the measures to meet these requirements will be documented in the Stormwater
Data Report prepared for the project.
Construction General Permit
This project will disturb one or more acre(s) of soil and is thereby subject to the State Water Resources Control Board’s National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction and Land
Disturbance Activities (General Permit), Order No. 2022-0057-DWQ, or Construction General Permit (CGP). A Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will be required for the project. The SWPPP will be developed prior to the start of construction, and it will
detail the temporary BMPs to be utilized during construction and include the development of a Construction Site Monitoring Program
detailing the monitoring and sampling to be completed during construction.
The Stormwater Data Report prepared for the project will document the design phase measures proposed to comply with the CGP,
including a risk level determination and a description of the minimum BMPs that should be considered for the project.
8. RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPACTS
Hamner Jewell & Associates (HJA) will provide right-of-way appraisal and acquisition services for the Consor team. HJA is a local firm
and has provided right-of-way services to the City on other projects. Consor enjoys working with HJA because they are local and
therefore have good relationships with many business owners and City officials. The limits of the US 101/Prado Road interchange
extend from a rural agriculture area under development to a developed commercial area. These developments provide a dynamic
setting for right-of-way considerations as the region plans for this needed infrastructure connection. Based on the current project
plans, eight properties (with six ownerships) are anticipated for road widening and structures:
>Duong Hong (APN 053-041-031)
>Prado PM LLC (APN 053-041-032)
>Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (APN 053-
041-036)
>SLO Regional Transit Authority (APN 053-041-071)
>Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (APN 053-
041-072)
>City of San Luis Obispo (APN 053-041-076)
>Erb Rody E (APN 053-041-077)
>Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (APN 053-
041-078)
Some facilities such as the Homeless Services Center and RTA facilities have been developed with substantial setbacks to minimize
the impacts of the interchange to their infrastructure. We have reviewed the proposed right-of-way take on the westerly side of US
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101, within the San Luis Ranch development (Tract Map 3096),
specifically within Lots 9, 303, 307, 308 and Lot 309. Based on
what is shown on the PA/ED Estimate of Right-of-Way and Slope
Easements exhibit, the exhibit was created prior to the completion
of the Tract 3096 map filing and property subdivision. What is
shown as APN 067-121-022, is now several APNs, with many of
these properties being encumbered blanket private open space and
agricultural easements. These types easements can contain very
restrictive language that will not allow for any improvements, let
alone major roadway improvements, and modifications to these
documents will likely need to occur before any property takes can
benefit the project.
Along Prado Road to the east, we recognize that there may be
significant frontage and possible building impacts to the City of
SLO Corporation Yard. We assume that the City will handle any
damages and coordination associated with the project impacts to
this site internally, however our team is available to assist with any
documentation needed to value or transfer any property rights that
may need to be conveyed to the State as part of the US 101 corridor.
During Phase I of the project, the project team will develop a
preliminary right-of-way exhibit showing the areas of proposed
acquisition needed for the interchange geometry and underground of utilities. In Phase II of the project, we will progress the exhibit
and develop a final ROW map showing proposed takes.
HJA will be available to provide property owner outreach during the preliminary design phases. We recommend having two
introduction meetings with each property owner to discuss the project. Our team’s approach is to communicate the importance,
benefits, need of the project. Appraisal work for each property impacted by the project will begin as soon as Preliminary Title Reports,
legal descriptions and plat map exhibits have been reviewed and approved by the City and Caltrans. Due to the general value of
commercial land in the area and the proposed impacts, the team will need to obtain appraisals and appraisal reviews for each property
requiring purchase of right-of-way. If any of the required areas fall under the expected value of $10,000, then HJA can certainly
conduct a waiver valuation to value those non-complex acquisitions to save on project time. Either valuation approach will include in-
person introductory meetings with property owners.
Once the appraisal process is complete, appraisals are reviewed and pre-approved by the City, and review appraisals done per
federal guidelines, HJA would then prepare offer packages for each owner that will include an offer letter, Appraisal Summary
Statement, proposed Right of Way Agreement, and Deed. These documents would be reviewed by the Consor team and City staff
prior to presenting them to City Council for pre-approval prior to presenting offers to property owners. Our team believes in personal
communication with property owners and will present the offer to the property owner and meeting with them in person to discuss
the offer. HJA would process all documents for necessary approvals and coordinate escrows, title insurance, and closings. It is always
our goal to reach cooperative agreements in lieu of eminent domain litigation on the City’s behalf. HJA has a great track record of
successfully reaching agreements on the agency’s behalf, minimizing or eliminating the need for eminent domain action.
All of our work is conducted in accordance with State and Federal Standards and in conformance with Caltrans requirements. HJA,
Wallace Group (survey) and Consor have worked together on several projects on the Central Coast and are familiar with each other’s
process and team members, so the City and Caltrans can expect the team to get it right the first time!
9. GEOTECHNICAL
The Consor team has engaged Yeh and Associates (Yeh) as an exclusive member of the team to conduct geotechnical explorations and
provide recommendations for the new bridge and retaining wall foundations, pavement structural sections, and slope stability. Yeh’s
extensive knowledge of Central Coast geological formations and experience managing landslide projects for Caltrans District 5 makes
them a valuable asset recognized by the District 5 geotechnical unit, benefiting the Prado Interchange project.
Tract Map 3096 - Lots encumbered with blanket private
open space easements
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Yeh has already initiated research into the project’s geological conditions, reviewing available studies and existing boring information
from the project site and nearby projects, including the Prado Creek Bridge Replacement, where they collaborate with Consor. Based
on their review, key geotechnical considerations for the design include:
>Subsurface Soil Conditions: Published
geologic mapping suggests the project
site consists of alluvium overlying
Franciscan mélange bedrock. Detailed
subsurface conditions are provided in
Table 1 with groundwater encountered
between 7 to 19 feet during previous
borings
>Poor Soil Support Conditions: The
project area’s soil is unsuitable for
supporting structures, embankments,
or pavement due to its composition of clayey alluvium and low R-values. Effective support for proposed overcrossing structures may
require deep foundations within the Franciscan mélange bedrock and consideration of subgrade improvement techniques including
chemical additives or lean concrete bases.
>Potential for Static Settlement: The clay alluvium in the project area is prone to static settlement, as indicated by previous studies
and adjacent projects like the Los Osos Valley Road overcrossing and construction of the nearby Target building. To support the
proposed overcrossing structures, retaining walls, and embankments effectively, measures such as settlement waiting periods,
ground improvement methods like wick drains, and possibly deep foundations designed to mitigate static settlement induced
downdrag should be evaluated.
>Potential for Soil and Groundwater Contamination: Studies have identified soil and groundwater contamination near Elks Lane
at San Luis Obispo Creek and Prado Road’s US 101 corridor, including a Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) plume near the project site with
concentrations exceeding 1 part per million. Project design must address potential contamination risks.
>Foundation Type:
Considering geotechnical
and constructability
factors, shallow
foundations may not
suffice for the anticipated
loading conditions of the
overcrossing structures.
Deep foundations,
particularly Cast-in-
Drilled-Hole (CIDH) piles,
are recommended based
on initial data (see Table
2).
10. LANDSCAPING
Caltrans District 5 Landscape Architects will be involved in the aesthetics for this corridor. A Visual Impacts Assessment was conducted
during the PA&ED phase. However, as the project moves into the detailed design phase of the project, it will be important to establish
a theme for the Prado Road corridor. Consor, along with Apexx and Wallace Group will work closely with the City and Caltrans to
develop an aesthetics plan that includes both landscaping and hardscaping. This same team has established the theme for the Prado
Road Creek bridge and therefore, has an idea of what statement the City is wanting to create.
Depth below ground
surface (feet)Material Description Geologic Unit
0 to 42 Stiff CLAY Alluvium
42 to 59 Loose to dense SAND with
varying amounts of fines Alluvium
59 and below Franciscan mélange:
claystone and graywacke Franciscan mélange
*Data limited to depth of previous study explorations
Table 1
Pile Type Pros Cons
Driven piles with pile
cap (steel H-pile, pipe
pile, or concrete
• Less equipment needed
for installation
• Standard plan pile types
available
• Noise impacts from driving piles
• Group efficiency of pile groups
• Excavation of pile caps below groundwater
Cast-in-Drilled Hole
(CIDH)
• Potential for higher load
capacity per pile
• Less noise impact
• Impacts to group efficiency as pile size
increases
• Additional equipment needed for
construction (cranes, drill rig, oscillator,
mud tanks, inspection tubes, etc.
• Disposal of drill cuttings and potential for
contaminated soil and water (PCE)
Table 2
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Designing to Caltrans Requirements
The primary landscaping and hardscaping concerns for the City and Caltrans will be related to water conservation, sustainability,
and suitability to the regional context, with safety for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians being the priority. The landscape will be
designed to meet longstanding, standard requirements including maintenance of sight lines, tree setbacks, and the like. Caltrans has
voiced consideration for the reduction in greenhouse gases, creation of urban forest, and introduction of plants that serve as habitat
and forage for pollinators can be achieved through careful and deliberate selection of plant material, particularly trees. Caltrans does
not require planting a quantity of trees derived from a mitigation formula as their emphasis is on site suitability rather than a formula
driven design.
The replacement areas for the trees will be determined based on the Tree Protection and Replacement Plan, however, we believe
a portion of these trees could be placed around the supporting columns for the bridge and allow for screening of the columns. We
assume that irrigation for these replacement trees would be temporary and devices such as Gator Bags or other temporary irrigation
strategies (i.e., watering trucks with cam couplers, temporary irrigation tanks, etc.) could be explored in lieu of permanent irrigation.
Maintenance Considerations
For public agencies such as the City and Caltrans, a landscape design is only considered truly successful if it is sustainable over the
long run. Maintenance staff are a limited resource, and the planting design must be able to meet high aesthetic standards with little to
no maintenance inputs. Our team will do this by selecting plant palettes with species that are native to the region and well suited to
the local climate to ensure the establishment and longevity of plant material. Using colorful plantings with denser spacing at limited,
key locations like intersections or pedestrian crossings combined with non-irrigated hydroseed and/or informal planting elsewhere
maximizes the aesthetic benefits where it can be most impactful, while minimizing maintenance. Plant material that requires minimal
pruning can be installed in medians where access can be difficult, or replaced altogether with decorative pavement. The team will
design a robust irrigation system that avoids constant maintenance while still meeting MWELO requirements.
11. ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS/SUSTAINABILITY
The City as the lead agency for CEQA and Caltrans as the lead agency for NEPA approved an Initial Study with Mitigated Negative
Declaration (IS-MND) for the proposed project. The preferred alternative was determined to be Alternative 3. The IS-MND described
several mitigation measures to reduce the project impacts to less than significant. The Consor team has reviewed the mitigation
measures and discussed them in detail with our teaming partner, Rincon. We understand the importance of avoiding the historically
significant features surrounding the Sunset Drive-In, including the size of the radius of the curves on Elks Lane realignment. The
IS-MND indicates that there could be impacts to important farmland that
may require mitigation with respect to the Elks Lane realignment. It is our
understanding that this mitigation measure was included because the IS-MND
included the Elks Lane realignment alternative around the northside of the
Sunset Drive-In, which since then has been eliminated from the preferred
project. The Consor team’s proposed Alternative 3A does not increase the
previously studied Area of Potential Impacts. Therefore, it would not require
an update or recirculation of the IS-MND.
We have been made aware of the existence of a PCE Plume within our project
limits. There is also a high likelihood of Aerial Deposit Lead is present within
the project limits. Yeh and Rincon will be working closely and utilizing the
same driller to gather samples related to the PCE Plume and conducting the
Phase II Site Assessment. This is one of the many advantages of working with
local firms that have intimate knowledge of the area and are comfortable
working together. The IS-MND included mitigation measures HAZ-1 and HAZ-
3, as a result our team will be preparing a Soil and Groundwater Management
Plan (SGMP) that will address how to properly handle and dispose of any
impacted soil or groundwater that contains PCE. Another consideration will
be to review if there are areas of dewatering that overlap with the PCE Plume,
as this water will need to be treated prior to discharge or disposal if PCE is
present.
Comparison of 2005 and 2022 PCE Plume Boundary
Delineations
Project Site
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The remaining mitigation measures are typical
for transportation improvement projects and
the Consor team is well versed in preparing
Tree Protection and Replacement Plans, Habitat
Mitigation and Monitoring Plans, and including
technical project specifications for dust control,
and minimizing the potential impacts to sensitive
species and their habitats, including southwest
pond turtles, steelhead, red-legged frogs, and coast
range newts.
The project will require a Waste Discharge
Requirement from the Regional Water Quality
Control Board (RWQCB) and notification for a Lake
and Streambed Alteration Agreement with the
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).
Given that Rincon prepared the Natural
Environment Study (NES) and Initial Study –
Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS-MND) for the
project, they have a solid understanding of the
biological resources present within the project footprint and vicinity as well as the impacts to such resources. Therefore, our team
will engage with the CDFW and RWQCB to secure the aforementioned permits and prepare a Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan
(HMMP) to address the minor impacts to riparian vegetation. Depending on the final project design, other possible permits necessary
may include a Nationwide Permit (NWP) from the United States Army Corps of Engineers and filing notification of the project with the
RWQCB or submittal of an application for Water Quality Certification if the applicable NWP is not pre-certified. This may also trigger
the need for federal Endangered Species Act consultation(s) with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and/or National Marine
Fisheries Service. At this time, however, we assume that all work would occur outside federal jurisdiction.
The City prides itself on being at the forefront of sustainability including with their transportation projects. The Consor team is also
dedicated to developing transportation projects that include sustainable elements. One item that we will be working with the City
and Caltrans is the use of “green” concrete. Green concrete is a sustainable alternative to traditional concrete made by incorporating
waste materials, such as fly ash or ground glass in the production process, reducing the need for raw materials and decreasing carbon
emissions. Additionally, green concrete can trap and store carbon dioxide and break down pollutants from exhaust fumes. As part
of the design, the team will look for appropriate areas of the project to incorporate green concrete. Consor has experts with LEED
and Envision certifications. These experts will work closely with our designers to maximize the project’s sustainable rating. LEED
certification is well established in the building industry, Envision is the more typical standard for transportation projects.
See the two Verification Pathways shown below for the Envision verification.
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The US 101 Prado Interchange Project will be constructed within the habitats of
multiple sensitive species, including those pictured here.
Southwestern Pond Turtle Steelhead Trout
California Red-Legged Frog Coast Range Newt
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12. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
The Consor team’s approach for the Prado Interchange Project communications emphasizes comprehensive communication strategies
to ensure public awareness and engagement throughout its various phases. We are pleased to have Mary Verdin and her company
Verdin Marketing on our team to provide local communication expertise to the project. During the PID and PA&ED phases of the
project, public meetings and hearings were held. They were well attended, but the focus was on the scope, schedule and cost of the
proposed project. The public is generally in favor of the project with little to no controversy. Verdin Marketing provided the City with
public outreach services during the previous phases of the project and the Consor team feels it is important to continue the good work
the City and Verdin accomplished in previous phases.
Community outreach materials prepared by the Verdin team for the Prado Interchange Project
Prado Interchange Communications Goals
>Keep affected businesses, organizations, residents and commuters informed, especially RTA, San Luis Ranch residents, Bike SLO
County
>Minimize complaints and prepare community for construction
>Give those affected the ability to be able to give input to diffuse negative emotions
The key to minimizing the impact of the Prado Interchange Project lies in transparent, proactive and responsive communication.
A communications plan will be developed to engage all affected businesses, organizations and residents, establishing regular
communications channels to address their concerns and welcome feedback and questions.
Based on Verdin’s experience with construction projects, success will be achieved by gathering inclusive input, designing targeted
messaging for key audiences to communicate benefits and address concerns, and educating the general community about the
upcoming improvements.
Phase I focuses on value analysis, surveys, and studies, with activities including updating existing project materials, developing media
talking points, and ongoing Prado Road webpage updates. A public meeting will be coordinated with outreach efforts to invite the
community to attend, including press releases; city-branded emails; and mailers to nearby businesses, organizations, and residents.
Additional support involves media training, collaboration with local organizations, and regular updates to keep the general public
informed and involved.
Phase II continues these efforts with ongoing community updates, media outreach, and a second public meeting. A future scope for
Phase III would focus on ensuring the continuity of information the actual construction.
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COMPLETE DESIGN REPORTS:
Hydraulics, geotechnical,
structures type selection
DEVELOP BRIDGE/CORRIDOR AESTHETICS:
Conduct public outreach and present concepts to
Advisory Boards for input and concurrence
DEVELOP PS&E:
Working in partnership with the City to facilitate
Caltrans functional units input with meetings
to drive project delivery leading to a PS&E
package that has support prior to submission
for review and comment.
ALTERNATIVE VALIDATION:
Are we building the right project?1
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Approach to Working with City Staff
The success of any project is dependent on the team leader. Brent’s experience is diverse; he brings with him a vast knowledge of
Caltrans policies, practices, and procedures, having been a Caltrans employee for over 18 years. He recently delivered the SR 4/Balfour
Interchange project in the City of Brentwood for Contra Costa Transportation Authority and is currently wrapping up right-of-way
transfers to Caltrans. Brent has the added unique experience of being a former Headquarters Geometric Design Reviewer for District
4. In short, he can lead his technical team efficiently, navigate the Caltrans District 5 functional unit reviews/approvals, and accomplish
this through team building and consensus. Our team understands the complexities associated with the project location and context,
our approach is simple and distilled down into:
50 % Submittal
PHASE 1 WORK FLOW
Project Vision & Hand-off
• Horizontal alignment set
• Vertical alignment set
• Typical sections confirmed
• DIB-78 checklist (geometric compliance)
• Draft list of design standard decision documentation
• Cost estimate
• Plan sheet development to 50% level
• Interview City staff
• City, Caltrans
• Grant Assessment
9 Identify grants
9 Prepare grant collateral
9 Grant applications
Scope Validation
• Draft VA Recommendation Report
9 Concerns not addressed
9 Plan/Sections confirmed
9 Renderings
9 Specifications
9 Cost estimates for recommendations
9 Design charrettes
• Final VA recommendation report
• LEED - Feasibility
• Sustainability - Feasibility
• Aesthetics development
• Topo surveys
• Draft/Final GDMR
• Update LHS
• Draft SWDR
• Bridge type selection
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Roles and Organization of Proposed Team
The required services anticipated under this contract require individuals with an experienced background that align with the project
goals, a commitment to the City’s desire for responsive service and quality products, and a mutual goal of putting the project first and
serving City of San Luis Obispo residents efficiently. Our familiarity with the City staff and preferences will help to expedite the project.
Key Team Member
CONSOR ENGINEERING TEAM
BRIDGE LEAD ENGINEER
Scott McCauley, PE
R. Brent Lemon, PE, PMP
Project Manager
Mark Reno, PE
Principal-in-Charge
SUBCONSULTANTS
Water Resources, Floodplain, Drainage
Design, Drainage Report
HDR
Chris Sewell, PE, QSD/P
Jeanette Newmiller
Geotechnical
Yeh and Associates
Judd King, PE, GE
Jamie Ross, PE
Michael Finegan, PE
Bridge Design
Greg Young, PE
QA/QC
BRIDGE DESIGN ENGINEER
Ashley Hanson, PE
Survey & Right-of-Way Engineering
Wallace Group
Clayton Bradshaw, PE, PLS
Luz Garcia, PLS
Environmental Permitting
Rincon Consultants, Inc.
Chris Bersbach
Colby J. Boggs
Michael Tom
ROADWAY DESIGN ENGINEER
Brent Harrison, PE
ROADWAY PROJECT ENGINEER
Dace Morgan, PE
Right-of-Way Acquisitions
Hamner, Jewell & Associates
Lillian D. Jewell
J.T. Katavich
Stephen Myrick
Signals & Lighting
Bennett + Y&CDBE Firm
Daniel Yau, PE, TE, PTOE
Kin Chan, PE
Stormwater Treatment, SWDR,
Erosion Control
HDR
Analette Ochoa, PE
Andrew P. Chin, EIT
Public Outreach
Verdin
DBE Firm
Mary Verdin
Ashlee Akers
Traffic
DKS Associates
Jim Damkowitch
Daniel Block, TE
Sean Carney, EIT
Bridge Architect
Apexx Architecture
Maxim D. Nasab, AIA, NCARB
Grant Writing Assistance
AECOM
Lincoln James
Nathan Brierley
Kendall Myers
Dace Morgan, PE
Deputy Project Manager
UTILITY COORDINATION
Michael Sanchez, PE
UTILITIES DESIGN - WET
John Thayer, PE
Linda Scroggs, PE
Landscape Architecture
Wallace Group
Matt Wilkins, PLA
Geometric Design
Sunrise Transportation Strategies
Brian Ray
QA/QC
Traffic Peer Review Lead
Sunrise Transportation Strategies
Brian Ray
LEED/ENVISION
Nick McMurtrey, LEED, ENV SP
Erin Krug, LEED, ENV SP
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The key individuals shown in the Organization Chart bring over 300 collective years of engineering experience in California to this
important interchange project. The Consor team’s approach to a successful project is to ensure an environment that fosters open
communication and promotes a team atmosphere of mutual respect and participation between the design team members, City staff,
consultants, and the reviewing agencies.
This team also includes AECOM; Apexx Architecture; Bennett + Y&C; DKS Associates; Hamner, Jewell & Associates; HDR; Rincon;
Sunrise Transportation Strategies, LLC; Verdin; Wallace Group; and Yeh & Associates. Through our recent work together, we have
developed a collaborative, successful work approach. We understand your process and expectations. We are currently working with
each of the team members on current projects. It is from this experience that we can provide
you with the most efficient team delivery capabilities for the US 101/Prado Road
Interchange Project. There is no learning curve involved with our understanding
and expectations of each other or of the City.
The City will receive the most current engineering technology from
some of the best engineers and specialists in the state, and a team
with a history of working on exactly this type of project with a true
understanding of your expectations for project delivery.
PROJECT
INTEGRATION
MANAGEMENT
Monitor & Control Project Work
Perform Integrated Change Control
Project Schedule Management
Project Cost Management
Project Quality Management
Project Scope Management Project Resources Management
ProjectCommunications Management
Project Risk Management
Project Stakeholder Management
Project Management Approach
How the Team & Scope of Work Will Be
Managed
Brent Lemon has a proven history of performance with Caltrans
District 5 and surrounding local agencies. As the single point of contact
for the City, Brent will be directly responsible for project management
and coordination of all technical work to make sure that project issues and
action items do not slip through the cracks. To do so, Brent will use the tools
listed below.
Tools Used by Our Project Manager to Meet the City’s Objectives
Project Initiation Checklist
To see that critical success factors are identified, needed
expertise and resources are available, key milestones have been
set, and scope and fees have undergone peer/senior review.
Project Management Plan
Clearly define communication lines, scope, schedule, budget,
Earned/Planned Value analysis, and general expectations of the
team. The Project Management Plan (PMP) provides definitive
directions to the project team and includes specific instructions
regarding means, methods, and assumptions included in the
scope of work.
Risk Management Plan
All projects involve some degree of risk and a management
plan based on experience and careful planning is essential
to mitigating this risk. A thorough risk register document can
maximize rewards and minimize potential consequences.
Communication Plan
Defined steps to document and proactively communicate
internally and with the City. Facilitate communication between
the City and Consor, including face-to-face meetings, phone
calls, emails, and web meetings to meet project needs.
Team Meetings & Workshops
Conduct project team meetings to facilitate
informed discussions and decisions, and obtain
team consensus on solutions. Develop meeting summaries
with action items defined. Schedule, including milestones and
deliverables, is discussed at every team meeting.
PM Software
Consor’s Deltek Vision software is used to track project
progress and report budget status in real-time, allowing project
managers to confirm work progress relative to budgets and
make adjustments as necessary.
Earned Value Management (EVM)
The EVM process blends the project schedule with the planned
project budget to forecast the anticipated financial path of the
project, and track deliverables and remaining budget per task.
QA/QC Plan
Define roles, identify milestones, and utilize tracking forms
to cross-check plans prior to any deliverables. Schedule QC
activities in the project schedule, including both internal design
team and external QC reviews so it is clear when designs need
to be completed.
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Added Value to Services Provided
The team will utilize procedural techniques to maximize the project development efficiency, minimize delays and re-do work, which will
result in cost savings.
• Project Development Process – The Consor project team has had extensive experience developing projects conforming to the Local
Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) and know this process very well. Additionally, the Consor Team understands the Caltrans
Project Development Procedures Manual (PDPM) and internal Caltrans processes. For large complex projects, some elements of
the PDPM can assist in the efficiency of project development. An example of this is to develop a Draft Project Report summarizing
the Preliminary Engineering Phase decisions, report findings, and defining the project for Environmental Approval. Once the
environmental documents are approved a Final Project Report is developed that reflects additional terms and conditions placed on
the project per the Environmental Approval Process. The Final Project Report then clearly defines the project for the final design
phase. The Caltrans PDPM contains the outline and content requirements for the Draft and Final Project reports and is well suited
for high profile large projects like this. It also meets the standards the State uses when developing their projects. Meeting this
standard will ultimately save time and money due to the comprehensive nature of the Project Report.
• Local Knowledge – The Consor Team knows the area having developed and delivered several projects for the City of San Luis Obispo
and other projects within Caltrans District 5. Consor is currently under contract with SLOCOG to develop the PA&ED for the US 101/E
46 project and recently completed the Value Analysis Study.
The Consor Team is comprised of subconsultants that have extensive experience in District 5 including AECOM, Apexx Architecture,
Bennett+Y&C, AECOM, DKS Associates, Hamner, Jewell & Associates, HDR, Rincon, Sunrise Transportation Strategies, LLC, Wallace
Group, and Yeh & Associates. Consor and Sunrise Transportation Strategies delivered the SLOCOG US 101/Fair Oaks Interchange “low
build” study in 2023 and understand the Caltrans process and how to deliver projects in District 5. The core team of Consor, AECOM,
Sunrise Transportation Strategies, Wallace Group, Bennett+Y&C, and HDR are currently working together on a half-dozen projects in
District 5 and understand how to deliver projects together.
• Public Meetings – Consor’s state of the art visual graphics capabilities provide tremendous value during public meetings. Project
alternative renderings will be developed for display at the public meeting. Additionally, the presentation will include 3D flyover and
drive through videos. This has proven very effective at providing the public a vision of the project within the actual topography and
landscape which facilitates project acceptance. Below are screen shots of two of the alignments.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control – Consor instills QA/QC processes during all stages of the project development process. During
the preliminary phase, all project alternatives, quantity calculations, cost estimates, and reports are developed and checked by a
design engineer and the project engineer. The products are reviewed by the project manager before they are delivered to the City
Team. During the final phase, all designs and pay item quantity calculations are checked with independent calculations. Additionally,
checklists for independent checks of designs and plans are utilized. During the independent check and PS&E QA/QC review process,
comments are listed in a comment summary review form. Once the comments have been resolved, the Project Manager certifies
comment resolution and the task and product milestone is considered complete. During construction phase submittal review, the
design engineer/project engineer develop the submittal review and response and the project manager checks the response before
returning it to the City/RE. All these processes will be followed concurrently with both projects and many elements of the QA/QC
process will overlap between the projects. This will result in efficiencies of the review staff, save time, and thus result in cost savings.
Management Experience
Brent Lemon, Consor’s Project Manager has successfully completed numerous roadway and bridge projects over his 38-year career.
The scope of projects has included simple storm damage projects, local and urban roadway rehabilitations, HBP bridge replacement
projects, and complex urban interchanges. He understands how to develop and deliver both simple and complex projects on both
the roadway and bridge sides. Brent’s experience includes 18 years at Caltrans, where he served as a Design Chief and Geometric
Reviewer, among other roles. Brent is known for his proactive approach to advancing projects from concept through construction,
which can be attributed to his strong connections at Caltrans, utilities, and other stakeholders and his ability to gain buy-in on projects.
Brent’s management technique is tailored to the Local Agency depending on the Local Agency needs. Some want turnkey with little
involvement (just tell me when it is done), while some are highly collaborative and want to be involved in the process. Brent prefers
the collaborative style of delivery and believes that ownership of project by the entire team is key to project success. Bi-monthly
coordination meetings with the PDT to remain on task and drive delivery are key to project success.
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Communication Channels
Communication is the single most contributing factor to a project’s success or failure. The importance of effective communication
between the Consor team and the City cannot be overstated. Currently, many methods of communication are available:
• Teams/Telephone – First and foremost is Microsoft Teams and the telephone. There will be no hesitancy in getting on Teams to
discuss any topic that arises on the project.
• E-mail – E-mail is also a very effective communication tool. Many times, writing an e-mail requires clear descriptions of the topic and
serves and a reference source for tracking and follow-up. It is a great way of communicating to the team and keeping everyone in
the loop.
• In-Person Meetings – The most effective form of communication is in-person meetings. Many in-person meetings at the site and
in the City offices will be held. Brent, Dace, and Scott will be in our San Luis Obispo office and other District 5 locations on a regular
basis, this will yield an excellent exchange of information, understanding of needs and expectations, and assure satisfaction.
• Problem Resolution – Our team structure lists a Principal-in-Charge, Mark Reno. This individual can be contacted at any time by the
City to express concerns or describe issues needing resolution. The City can contact him via phone, e-mail or request an in-person
meeting. If a meeting is appropriate, reviewing the issue in person with Wyatt Banker-Hix and Brian Nelson from the City and Mark
and Brent if desired is recommended.
• Mistakes – Mistakes happen. Although we all strive to not make mistakes, we are all human and they happen. If mistakes happen,
the most important part is to reflect, understand, learn from them, and don’t let them happen again. Then the next step is to define
the best course of action needed to get back on track.
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Roles of Key Individuals on the Team
Years of Experience: 38 | Education: MS, Civil Engineering, California State University, Fresno; BS, Civil
Engineering, California State University, Fresno | Registrations: Professional Engineer - CA #46715 and
three other states; Project Management Professional #2022265
QUALIFICATIONS: Brent has extensive experience on both the public agency and consultant
side. His career includes 18 years at Caltrans where he served in many roles while delivering
projects statewide. He provides a valuable perspective on transportation projects that span major
interchanges, bridges, corridor studies, roundabouts, roadways, and trails. He has led numerous
design teams in the development of Project Study Reports, Project Reports, and PS&Es.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Atwater-Merced Expressway Phase 1B, Merced County, CA
• SR 4/Balfour Road Interchange, Brentwood, CA, Contra Costa County, CA
• Campus Parkway Segment 4, Merced County Department of Public Works
• US 101/SR 152 Interchange Improvement at 10th Street, Santa Clara VTA
• US 50 HOV/Latrobe Road/El Dorado Hills Boulevard Interchange Improvements Phased
Projects, El Dorado County, CA
• Bridge Street Bridge (HBP), City of Arroyo Grande, CA
• Bello Street Bridge (HBP), Pismo Beach, CA
• Bello Street/Price Canyon Road Intersection Improvements, Pismo Beach, CA
Brent Lemon, PE, PMP | Project Manager
Brent’s Role
Brent is the City’s point
of contact and will be
responsible for the
project management
(scope, schedule, and
budget control), team
coordination, and
technical oversight.
MEET YOUR PROJECT TEAM
Consor has structured our team to best align our expertise with the City’s need to deliver transportation projects. Brent Lemon, PE
is an excellent project manager and team lead and will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of this project from start to
finish. Brent will be complemented by our Principal-In-Charge, Mark Reno, PE, who brings over 36 years of project delivery expertise.
The qualifications of our key personnel are summarized here.
Years of Experience: 36 | Education: BS, Civil Engineering, University of California, Davis |
Registrations: Professional Engineer - CA #47756 and seven other states
QUALIFICATIONS: With 36 years of experience, Mark has been responsible for the PS&E and
construction support of over 170 projects involving more than 280 bridges primarily throughout
California and other western states. These projects have included new structures, widenings,
upgrades, emergency repairs and retrofits. Mark is a nationally recognized bridge engineer and
project manager and serves on several national committees and boards. He has been involved in
delivering projects in Caltrans District 5 for nearly 30 years and has strong relationships with City,
Utility, Regulatory Agencies and Caltrans District 5 personnel. He also brings a keen understanding
of local, state, and federal funding programs.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Atwater-Merced Expressway Phase 1B, Merced County, CA
• SR 4/Balfour Road Interchange, Brentwood, CA, Contra Costa County, CA
• SR 99/Sheldon Road Interchange, City of Elk Grove, CA
• Traffic Way Bridge Replacement, City of Arroyo Grande
• I-680/SR4 Interchange Phase 1, 2, & 4 Independent Review, Concord, CA
• I-5 West End Viaduct, Sacramento, CA
Mark Reno, PE | Principal-in-Charge
Mark’s Role
Mark will commit the
resources of the team and
serve as Brent’s backup
point of contact.
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Years of Experience: 30 | Education: MS, Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley; BS,
Civil Engineering, University of California, Davis | Registrations: Professional Engineer - CA #54408 and
OR #100441
QUALIFICATIONS: As a former Deputy Director of Transportation for the County of Santa Barbara,
Dace has experience working with citizen groups, regulatory agencies, boards and commissions,
and special interest groups. She has 30 years of experience on transportation projects in both
design and construction. She has over nine years with the Public Works Department of the
County of Santa Barbara where she spent four years as the Deputy Director responsible for the
Transportation Division. She brings a strong project management background as well as a wealth
of experience in civil, transportation, and bridge design. She also has a wealth of knowledge of
Federal, State, and Local Transportation Funding.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• US 101/Betteravia Interchange Improvements, City of Santa Maria, CA
• Del Rio Road/US 101 Interchange Improvements, City of Atascadero, CA
• Prado Road Bridge Widening, City of San Luis Obispo, CA
• Pismo Preserve Parking Lot and ADA Trail Improvements, Pismo Beach, CA
• Buckley Road Extension, San Luis Obispo, CA
• Mission Canyon Bridge Studies, City of Santa Barbara, CA
Dace Morgan, PE |
Deputy Project Manager - Roadway Project Engineer
Dace’s Role
Dace will serve as a
backup point of contact
when Brent is unavailable
and collaborate with the
City and stakeholders to
reach concurrence on
roadway design decisions.
She will oversee the
roadway design team
to implement those
decisions.
Years of Experience: 21 | Education: MS, Civil Engineering, University of California, Davis; BS, Civil
Engineering, University of California, Davis | Registrations: Professional Engineer - CA #71495 and OR
#88532
QUALIFICATIONS: With over 20 years of experience, Scott has worked on a variety of
transportation projects on the West Coast. Starting out in his career in bridge construction,
Scott served as a Project Engineer for a heavy civil contractor on several bridge projects. After
obtaining his Master’s degree, Scott focused on design and successfully completed projects,
including bridges, retaining walls, masonry buildings, as well as various miscellaneous structures.
Now, as a Project Manager and Project Engineer, Scott is able to draw from his distinct design and
construction experience to find economical and practical solutions for each new project. He has
been involved in several Caltrans, local agency, and private developer projects, and his expertise
extends throughout the entire project process, including planning, funding, design, environmental,
utility, right of way, and construction.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Prado Road Creek Bridge, City of San Luis Obispo, CA
• Mid Higuera Bypass Bianchi Lane Bridge Replacement, City of San Luis Obispo, CA
• SR99/Whitelock Parkway Interchange PSR, City of Elk Grove, CA
• SR4/Balfour Road Interchange, Brentwood, CA, Contra Costa County, CA
• Bridge Street Bridge (HBP), City of Arroyo Grande, CA
• Lopez Drive Bridge Seismic Retrofit (HBP), County of San Luis Obispo, CA
• Ventura River Bridge at Santa Ana Boulevard, Ventura Watershed Protection District, Ventura
County, CA
• Cathedral Oaks Bridge Replacement, County of Santa Barbara, CA
Scott McCauley, PE | Bridge Lead Engineer
Scott’s Role
Scott will collaborate with
the City and stakeholders
to reach concurrence on
bridge design decisions.
He will then oversee
the bridge design team
to implement those
decisions.
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Working Relationship
EXPERIENCE WITH PUBLIC SECTOR WORK
Established in 1992 as Quincy Engineering, our firm was founded with the key mission to provide high-quality municipal engineering
services to public agencies. Staying true to this mission, 99 percent of our current business is for public sector clients like the City of
San Luis Obispo. In 2021, we merged with Consor Engineers and as of October 2022, we have adopted the Consor brand. The firm
is a corporation, incorporated in the state of Oregon. The California transportation group has provided services for 97 government
agencies within the state of California, including counties, cities, and Caltrans/Regional Transportation agencies.
EXPERIENCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL PROCEDURES
Consor specializes in the delivery of transportation projects that meet local agency, Caltrans, and FHWA standards, practices, and
guidelines. We have a team of in-house experts recognized for their knowledge and capabilities in bridge, roadway, and transportation
engineering design, water/wastewater design, construction management, and surveying. Our staff’s knowledge and experience
include projects utilizing Caltrans, local agency, and AASHTO design standards while conforming to a variety of funding sources, such
as HBP, FEMA, Cal OES, FHWA Grant Programs, STIP programs, and other local funding programs. Consor and our subconsultants have
adequate financial management and accounting systems as required by 48 CFR Part 16.301-3, 49 CFR Part 18, and 48 CFR Part 31.
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Scope of Services to be Provided
PHASE I VALUE ANALYSIS, SURVEY, HYDRAULIC
STUDY AND GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
Task 1 - Project Management and Meetings
TASK 1.1 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Consor North America, Inc. (Consor) will perform the activities
necessary to plan, direct, and coordinate the work on this phase
of the project. Consor will provide project management for each
task for the entire duration of the agreed upon schedule. Consor
assumes the duration of work for Phase I will not exceed 12
months.
Consor will submit monthly progress reports outlining all activities
for which expenses are submitted. All activities will be itemized
by task and will be consistent with the agreed upon Scope of
Services. Progress reports will include the following:
>Status of work completed to date
>Expense allocation by task
>Work anticipated to be completed in the next reporting period
>Identification of project issues, actions to resolve those issues,
and the responsible party to drive resolution.
Project Correspondence and Project Files: All correspondence by
and between Consor, the City, other agencies and parties will be
recorded and filed for complete record keeping. Meeting notes,
telephone record logs, incoming/outgoing correspondence, and
all deliverables will be logged and filed. Outside correspondence
will be coordinated with and approved by the City’s project
manager. Project files will comply with the Caltrans uniform
filing system as outlined in the Project Development Procedures
Manual. This will facilitate transmitting the Project History File to
the City during the future close out phase of the project.
Consor will provide weekly updates on progress to the City
Project Manager. These updates will take the form of either
e-mails or virtual meetings depending on the need for
information.
Design Decision Log: Consor will disseminate up-to-date
information to the project team at the PDT meetings. A Design
Decision log will be prepared for items such as requests for
information, documentation of decisions made as the project
progresses in development, and deliverable status.
Caltrans Quantitative Risk Register: Throughout the project
development process the Consor team will maintain a risk register
that complies with Caltrans latest guidance.
TASK 1.2 - KICK OFF MEETING
A kick-off meeting will be held at the City offices and on site
after the notice to proceed and will introduce the project team,
establish communication channels, set the project schedule,
clarify the scope of work, and define the roles and responsibilities
of the various team members. Consor will coordinate the kick-off
meeting with the consultant team and other project stakeholders
that may be appropriate to thoroughly discuss the project
background, scope, concepts, schedule, and management. This
meeting will result in an understanding amongst the project
stakeholders as to the project scope and schedule, and major
project issues that have already been identified by project
stakeholders will be shared at this meeting.
TASK 1.3 - CLIENT FOCUS MEETINGS
Consultant assumes up to twelve (12) technical coordination
meetings will be needed with the City and other outside agencies.
These meetings will be identified as needed to obtain resolution
of issues and consensus on strategies.
TASK 1.4 - PDT/COORDINATION MEETINGS (CALTRANS)
PDT meetings will be scheduled every month and held via
telephone or video conference with the goal of keeping the
project on track and to keep the City and Caltrans informed of the
status of the project. One of these meetings would focus on the
coordination and review of the Caltrans permanent changeable
message sign project. Consor assumes that monthly conference
call meetings will be one-hour in duration. This scope assumes a
total of twelve (12) PDT meetings.
TASK 1.5 - PROJECT SCHEDULE UPDATES
Consor will update a project schedule on a monthly basis. The
schedule will be developed using MS Project. The schedule will
indicate critical path activities and major milestone deliverables.
TASK 1.6 - PUBLIC MEETING
The Consor team will attend one public meeting to present the
results of the Value Analysis. The Project Manager, Deputy Project
A detailed scope of services has been prepared for the City to review. The scope of work is based on our understanding of the scope
of services provided in the Request for Proposals. Meetings are assumed to be virtual unless otherwise noted in the below scope.
We look forward to discussing the scope of work with the City. The City has laid out what appears to be concurrent reviews involving
Caltrans and the City for each submittal. However, Caltrans per their quality management plan guidance will require that the City
review submittals prior to delivery to Caltrans and for our team to document the review and response to comments. Our approach in
the schedule shows a City review prior to submitting for Caltrans reviews, all submittals show concurrent Caltrans/City reviews after
the initial submittal to the City.
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Detailed Scope
Manager, Bridge Project Engineer, Roadway Project Engineer,
Landscape Architect, and Bridge Architect will attend and present
the findings at the public meeting. We anticipate that the meeting
will focus on the corridor aesthetics, hardscape, landscape,
overall look and feel of the improvements. In addition, we will
provide an update to the project timeline. We will be available to
answer the public’s questions and listen to their concerns about
the improvements.
It is assumed that the Consor team with the City will provide
a short presentation to the public and then we will break into
subgroups to address specific questions and gather feedback on
the improvements.
The coordination, public outreach, and documenting public
feedback for this public meeting is covered in Task 9.0 Public
Outreach.
ASSUMPTIONS:
>All hard costs related to room, equipment, refreshments, and
insurance are not included
>Printing, postage, and production costs are not included
>Meeting will be up to two hours long
>The technical team will provide content for the PowerPoint
and exhibit boards, including photographs, illustrations, and
renderings.
TASK 1.7 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN
As required by the COOP Agreement between the City and
Caltrans, a Quality Management Plan (QMP) must be prepared
for each component phase. Consor will develop, establish, and
keep updated a project specific QMP that will include procedures
and timetables for conducting independent quality reviews for
all reports, plans, estimates, and design documents. A big part
of our team’s QMP will be supplemented by Brian Ray of Sunrise
Transportation Strategies. Brian will be providing his expertise to
the roadway geometrics of the interchange. This will:
>Permit adherence to the QMP by both Consor and our
subconsultant team throughout the course of this phase of
work
>Initiate and document quality reviews and address corrective
actions
>Conduct quality audits to ensure quality control procedures
are strictly followed and properly documented.
>Perform a thorough review and verification of corrections by
an independent reviewer
TASK 1.8 - ENCROACHMENT PERMITS — CALTRANS AND
CITY
A Caltrans Encroachment Permit will be required to conduct
topographic surveys, geotechnical borings, and soil sampling. Our
team will prepare the permit application, including attachments
depicting traffic control, boring and sampling locations for the
City’s signature. Consor will submit the application to Caltrans
District 5 on behalf of the City. We expect two rounds of
comments from Caltrans Encroachment staff before issuing the
permit. Our scope assumes that a no cost permit from the City
will be prepared and issued by the City.
TASK 1 DELIVERABLES
>Meeting attendance, agendas, and notes
>Design Decision Logs
>Updated Risk Register
>Monthly Progress Reports and invoices
>Project Schedule (including monthly updates) in Microsoft
Project and PDF Format
>Attendance and presentation materials for one (1) public
meeting
>Project correspondence
>Compliance assistance as needed
>Caltrans Encroachment Permit application and attachments
Task 2.0 - Grant Assistance
AECOM will lead this effort for the Consor team with support
from Consor. The focus during Phase I will be the development
of a funding scan and strategy to identify and evaluate suitable
federal, state, and regional discretionary grant programs which
the Project could potentially access to offset capital costs
associated with its construction.
TASK 2.1 - APPLICABLE GRANT OPPORTUNITY MEMO
From the funding scan, the team will prepare both a word
document with information on each suitable funding program as
well how to position the Project so as to align with sought after
program outcomes, as well as an excel base matrix with all the
pertinent information about the funding program. These will
be living documents and spreadsheets which will be updated
annually as program information and objectives change, new
funding programs are introduced, and others sunsetted.
As part of this task, AECOM task lead will attend one virtual
meeting with the City, Caltrans, and SLOCOG to discuss funding
programs and strategies.
During Phase I, we will identify and evaluate strategies to increase
the Project’s overall competitiveness for specific grant programs
identified.
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TASK 2.2 - GRANT APPLICATION ASSISTANCE
The AECOM team will develop one grant application and
supporting materials during Phase I. Based on our experience, the
grant application development will be comprised of:
>Application coordination
>Narrative development
>Economic justification/Benefit Cost Analysis
>QA/QC
>Graphic design
TASK 2 DELIVERABLES
>Grant Opportunity Memo (Word and Excel)
>Attendance at one virtual meeting
>One Grant Application (PDF)
Task 3.0 - Project Vision and Handoff
The City and the PA&ED design team have been working on this
project for several years. It will be important that the Consor
team has access to the design files and personnel from the
previous phases of work. This is imperative to allow our team to
hit the ground running and deliver the PS&E phase in a timely
manner.
TASK 3.1 - PREVIOUS WORK INVENTORY
Consor will develop a tracking spreadsheet to serve as an
inventory of the previous work completed. The tracking
spreadsheet will include a description of the material received,
the date received, the format of the material, and a brief
description of the usefulness of the materials.
TASK 3.2 - HANDOFF MEETINGS
The Consor Project Manager, Deputy PM, and Project Engineers
will attend three meetings with the City and PA&ED Design team.
The purpose of these meetings will be to discuss and better
understand the How and Why’s of the preliminary design and
layout. Our team does include HDR, who performed the hydraulic
analysis for the previous phase and Rincon, who completed the
IS-MND for the project. We will prepare meeting agendas and
meeting notes as part of this task.
TASK 3.3 - HANDOFF MEMORANDUM
Consor will prepare a memorandum of our understanding of
the previous design work done to date. The memorandum will
include recommendations for process improvements, a list of
challenges and how our team will overcome them, a list of the
previous work inventory, tracking spreadsheet, and an updated
scope of work.
TASK 3 DELIVERABLES
>Previous work tracking spreadsheet (Excel)
>Attendance, agenda, and meeting notes for three (2 in person
and 1 virtual) meetings
>Project Handoff Memorandum and Updated Scope of Work
(PDF)
Task 4.0 - Surveying/Topographic Mapping
To support the planning, design, and engineering effort for the
proposed Prado Road Interchange Project, current and accurate
survey information will be required to provide the design
team with existing conditions and right of way alignment. This
task includes providing a topographic, boundary, right of way,
easement mapping, with specific additional mapping related to
Flood Study Mapping, compiled in a survey base map to support
of the design of the project. Figure 1 shows the approximate area
to be surveyed.
TASK 4.1 - FIELD WORK/ TOPOGRAPHIC DATA
COLLECTION
The survey mapping will be constrained horizontally to the
California Coordinate System of 1983 (CCS83), Zone 5 projection
and vertically to the North American Vertical Datum of 1988
(NAVD88) as established locally by constraining to the City of
San Luis Obispo’s horizontal and vertical control networks. Our
surveyors will set semi-permanent survey control points near the
expected project limits for future use as control for construction
staking by others.
The aerial mapping will cover approximately 80 acres of land,
including a variable width strip of approximately 4,700 feet of
US 101 and 1,800 feet of Prado Road, along with 1,600 feet of
Elks Lane. The limits of the aerial mapping is outlined in blue in
Figure 1. The aerial mapping will be compiled from data collection
techniques, including high altitude aerial photogrammetry and
aerial LiDAR to enhance the digital elevation model in areas
of dense brush. Photography will be captured at an elevation
appropriate for a mapping scale of 1” = 20’, with a one foot
contour interval digital terrain model surface.
The aerial mapping will serve as the base mapping layer and be
supplemented by field survey densification and augmentation.
Just as the ultimate aerial mapping limits have and will be closely
coordinated together with the design team, the extent and focus
of the field survey augmentation will also be.
Working closely with the Consor team the aerial mapping will be
augmented with field survey. This is depicted by the green line
in Figure 1. We also anticipate providing field densification of
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the digital elevation model and in support of conform design at
approximately six (6) locations, covering approximately 9.3 acres,
including almost 4,000 feet of the easterly pavement of the north
bound lanes of US 101. Shown in pink in Figure 1.
In support of the drainage analysis we have coordinated our
efforts with the design and analysis team. Our scope of work
includes providing up to 10 cross sections of the San Luis Obispo
Creek upstream and downstream of the Prado Road Bridge. As
part of our work for the City of San Luis Obispo’s Prado Road
Bridge Widening Project, we collected detailed topographic
information of San Luis Obispo Creek around the existing bridge.
We will review this data and incorporate survey measurements
and topographic survey that remains sufficiently accurate at the
time of the survey mapping for this project, including mapping
of the Prado Road bridge and the Bob Jones Bike Trail Bridge
and creek cross sections. For budgeting purposes, we have
assumed that the topography related to the fixed works, i.e.
pavement, footings, railings, etc. will be able to be used, and that
measurements of the ground surface will need to be updated. We
do not anticipate surveying tree locations. We will also measure
the finished floor elevations of buildings located within the
drainage analysis area of interest.
For budgeting purposes, we have included three field survey
days to complete this work and associated office time and have
assumed that the outreach to building owners will be completed
by the City of San Luis Obispo, or others. The limits of the area
that building finished floors will be measured is shown in cyan.
These techniques and approaches will result in mapping showing
such visible features as edges of pavements, curb, gutter,
sidewalk, driveways, walls, fences, street signs, road striping,
utility poles and structures, overhead utility lines, manholes,
inlets, subsurface drainage system flow lines, culvert diameters,
utility markings, fire hydrants, buildings, trees four inches in
diameter and larger measured at breast height, brush and
vegetation lines, and other items typical to standard practice.
Our scope includes two (2) days of traffic control for mapping
and locating monuments within the vehicular traveled way and if
needed for topographic measurements. We assume no additional
traffic control will be needed.
To reduce the overall need for traffic control safety and to more
safely collect survey measurements in and around vehicular
traffic, we will use various remote sensing technologies. Wallace
Group survey crews are equipped with Trimble’s SX10 scanning
total station and Trimble X7 terrestrial scanner. Surveying with
these devices results in information rich, high density, colorized
point clouds of the areas of interest they are deployed within.
This results in conform pavement level survey measurements
of areas of US 101 and other busy roads without placing survey
crew field staff near, around or within high speed traffic. At
the same time, resulting in the needed survey measurements
that are typical to pavement surveys within the proposed
project areas, while also collecting additional dense geometric
information of the surrounding areas. As the project develops,
and possible conform locations shift, it is possible that sufficient
measurements have already been collected and stored in the
point cloud model. Instead of having a change in design result in
a new unexpected survey field crew site visit, using these tools
results in an efficient extraction of critical measurements from
the already collected dense point clouds. Further, these point
Figure 1 Limits of surveying and topographic mapping
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cloud models can be utilized graphically in support of project
rendering that clearly convey project intent to the lay public.
Deploying these tools in this manner mitigates Caltrans’ Survey
Manual instructions and concerns regarding weighing the value
and need of pavement level accuracy measurement against the
safety concerns of the public.
Topographic measurements and information collected as part of
this task will be compiled into a single Civil 3d, 2024 or newer,
drawing file and will be referenced into and be part of our survey
base map and deliverable.
TASK 4.2 - RIGHT-OF-WAY, BOUNDARY, AND EASEMENT
SURVEYS
Our survey team anticipates locating sufficient monuments
to establish portions record right of ways a several City of San
Luis Obispo public streets, US 101 and the property sidelines of
properties adjacent to these stretches within the proposed survey
densification and augmentation project area. This includes re-
establishment of the record location of the following right of way:
1. Prado Road: Approximately 1,600 feet of Prado Road easterly
of the US 101 right of way.
2. Prado Road: That portion of the paper Prado Road right of
way located easterly of US 101 being Lot 303 as shown on
map of Tract 3096.
3. Dalidio Drive and Froom Ranch Way: That portion of Dalidio
Drive and Froom Ranch Way located easterly of Lot 303 and
within the project area.
4. US 101: Approximately 2,500 feet of US 101 right of way
northerly of Prado Road and approximately 1,500 feet of
US 101 right of way located southerly of Prado Road, for
approximately 4,000 feet total.
We will also re-establish the approximate locations of the
property sidelines that are adjacent to these right of ways.
Wallace Group has surveyed several of these properties in the
past, or portion thereof, or properties that are very near or
adjacent to the properties that are within the survey limits for
this projects. More importantly, Wallace Group has a greater level
of experience surveying several of the properties that the project
may impact.
Our team has included scope and budget to assist and support
the City in researching and if necessary, processing revisions
to the several APN’s that were created as private open space
and agricultural easements as a result of Tract 3096 which have
encumbered the western side of US 101. This also includes the
potential impact to the private “Billboard Easement”.
As part of the right of way effort, our team will also review
preliminary title reports for the properties adjacent to the
road right of ways within the project limits and near proposed
project improvements in an effort to research, discover and plot
easements that may impact the project. For budgeting purposes,
we have included purchasing and reviewing up to 15 preliminary
title reports with an average cost of $600, and plotting up to two
easements per title report.
For budgeting purposes, we have assumed that no material
discrepancies will be discovered as part of this task and that this
task will not require a record of survey.
The information discovered and re-established as part of this
task will be compiled in a single unique Civil 3d, 2024 or newer,
drawing file and will be referenced into the survey base map and
deliverable.
TASK 4.3 - ROAD ALIGNMENTS
Consor and Wallace Group will work closely to plot road
construction alignments for US 101 mainlines, on and off ramps,
and the City of San Luis Obispo Prado Road, Elks Lane and Dalidio
Drive. For US 101, the Caltrans right of way maps will be used for
the alignment control and for the City of San Luis Obispo roads,
we will base the alignment off provided information, or the team
will create best fit alignments.
The road alignment will be compiled in a single Civil 3d, 2024
or newer, drawing file, and be part of our survey base map and
deliverables.
TASK 4 DELIVERABLES
>Civil 3d, 2024 or newer, drawing files:
• Topographic survey
• Right-of-way/property/easement survey
• Road alignments
>Signed and sealed 22 X 34 inch survey base map
Task 5.0 - Design Technical Reports
This task includes the preparation of geotechnical, bridge design
hydraulics, stormwater data, drainage, environmental permitting
and mitigation measures and right-of-way needs reports. The
scope presented below is based on Consor’s Alternative 3A
presented in our Project Understanding and Approach section.
TASK 5.1 - GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN AND MATERIALS
REPORT
Yeh will prepare a Preliminary Geotechnical Design Report (PGDR)
for the design of the project. Deliverables will be prepared in
accordance with the applicable Caltrans and AASHTO guidelines
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and manuals. The RFP specifies a draft and final geotechnical
report for the project. However, a single report will not fulfill
Caltrans specific document requirements for approval. The
geotechnical scope for Phases I and II is based on our knowledge
of the required reports for structures, earth retaining structures
and the overall project which are based on the Caltrans
Geotechnical Manual. All reports will be submitted to the City of
San Luis Obispo and Caltrans for review.
Assumptions for Geotechnical work:
>All work will be allowed and permitted to be performed during
daylight hours between 0600 and 1800.
>City will allow staging of equipment and materials at their
corporation yard located at 25 Prado Road. Materials such as
drilling rod, cement, drilling fluid drums and other equipment
will be allowed to be stored. An area of 20 feet wide by 40 feet
long would be needed.
Draft Preliminary Geotechnical Design Report (PGDR)
Perform a preliminary geotechnical evaluation of the site using
the existing information and prepare a Preliminary Geotechnical
Report (PGDR) for the proposed project. The report will include:
>Project description
>Overview of existing geotechnical information including as-
built data
>Geotechnical conditions including:
• Site geology
• Topsoil – soil survey review
• Surface conditions
• Subsurface conditions based on previous studies
• Groundwater
• Seismic hazards including fault rupture, ground motion
parameters developed from ARS-online, seismic parameters
for slope stability analyses, liquefaction, and liquefaction
induced lateral spreading
>Geotechnical design evaluation including options for earth
retaining structures, slopes, or sound walls (if needed)
>Geotechnical design considerations pertaining to project
aspects including right-of-way, constructability, and
construction timeline
A draft report will be submitted for the City and Caltrans review
and comment. Comments will be incorporated as appropriate. It
is anticipated that project alternatives will not be added between
the Draft and Final reports. Up to two rounds of reviews by the
City and Caltrans are anticipated.
TASK 5.1 DELIVERABLES
>Draft Preliminary and Final Geotechnical Design Report (PGDR)
TASK 5.2 - STRUCTURE PRELIMINARY GEOTECHNICAL
DESIGN REPORTS (SPGR)
Alternative 3A includes both earth retaining structures and bridge
structures. Caltrans will require separate SPGRs be prepared for
the earth retaining structures and the bridge structures.
Task 5.2.1 Draft Structure Preliminary Geotechnical Report
(SPGR) for Earth Retaining Structures
Yeh will compile and review published reports, maps, historical
photos, and drawings pertinent to the proposed retaining walls.
This review will specifically include reviewing Log of Test Borings
prepared for the existing structures in the area of the project.
Yeh will perform a preliminary geotechnical evaluation of the
site using the existing information and prepare a Structures
Preliminary Geotechnical Report (SPGR) for the proposed earth
retaining structures (ERS).
The report will include the following:
>Project description and proposed ERS structures;
>Overview of existing geotechnical information including as-
built data;
>Geotechnical conditions based on previous studies including
site geology, surface conditions, subsurface conditions,
groundwater; as well as corrosion and scour data;
>Seismic information including the ground motion parameters
as well as the potential for the site and design of the project
to be impacted geologic hazards such as seismic shaking, fault
rupture, liquefaction or seismic settlement, lateral spreading,
and slope instability;
>Preliminary recommendations for earth retaining structure
types and associated foundation considerations as input to
type selection; and
>Recommended field work and laboratory testing for design
phase services.
A draft report will be submitted for the City and Caltrans review
and comment. Comments will be incorporated as appropriate. Up
to two rounds of reviews by the City and Caltrans are anticipated.
It is anticipated that project alternatives will not be added
between the Draft and Final reports.
Task 5.2.2 Draft Structure Preliminary Geotechnical Report
(SPGR) for US 101 OC/Ramps at Prado Road
Yeh will compile and review published reports, maps, historical
photos, and drawings pertinent to the proposed overcrossing
structure and ramps. This review will specifically include
reviewing Log of Test Borings prepared for the existing structures
in the area of the project.
Yeh will perform a preliminary geotechnical evaluation of the
site using the existing information and prepare a Structures
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Preliminary Geotechnical Report (SPGR) for the proposed
overcrossing structure.
The report will include the following:
>Project description and proposed structures;
>Overview of existing geotechnical information including as-
built data;
>Geotechnical conditions based on previous studies including
site geology, surface conditions, subsurface conditions,
groundwater; as well as corrosion and scour data;
>Seismic information including the ground motion parameters
as well as the potential for the site and design of the project
to be impacted geologic hazards such as seismic shaking, fault
rupture, liquefaction or seismic settlement, lateral spreading,
and slope instability;
>Preliminary recommendations for foundation type selection
for the structures; and
>Recommended field work and laboratory testing for design
phase services.
A draft report will be submitted for the City and Caltrans review
and comment. Comments will be incorporated as appropriate. Up
to two rounds of reviews by the City and Caltrans are anticipated.
It is anticipated that project alternatives will not be added
between the Draft and Final reports.
TASK 5.2 DELIVERABLES
>Draft and Final Preliminary Geotechnical Reports (SPGR)(ERS)
and US 101 OC/Ramps
TASK 5.3 - UPDATED LOCATION HYDRAULIC STUDY
HDR will be supporting the Consor team in the development
of the hydraulics for the project. They are very familiar with
the Location Hydraulic Study (LHS) from the PA&ED phase.
Using the current version of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’
(USACE) Hydraulic Engineering Center River Analysis System
(HEC-RAS) software, HDR will review, update, and implement
proposed changes to the floodplain geometry identified in the
value analysis recommendations, in the pseudo-steady-state
2D model previously developed for the Project. The results will
be included in the updated Floodplain Evaluation Report, which
will include the technical information for the Location Hydraulic
Study and Floodplain Evaluation Report Summary forms, to
document the investigation and determine the specific impacts
on the floodplain and necessary avoidance, minimization, and/or
mitigation measures.
Our scope assumes two rounds of comments from the City and
Caltrans prior to finalizing the Floodplain Evaluation Report.
TASK 5.3 DELIVERABLES
>Draft and Final Updated Floodplain Evaluation Report (PDF)
TASK 5.4 - DRAINAGE IMPACT STUDY REPORT
HDR will conduct a preliminary Drainage Impact Study to identify
appropriate drainage design criteria and determine existing
hydrology and drainage systems within the Project area. The
impact of the Project improvements will be documented, and
recommendations for conceptual drainage improvements will be
included in a technical report. A planning-level cost estimate for
drainage improvements will also be included in the report.
Our scope assumes two rounds of comments from the City
Caltrans prior to finalizing the Drainage Impact Study Report.
TASK 5.4 DELIVERABLES
>Draft and Final Drainage Impact Study Report (PDF)
TASK 5.5 - PRELIMINARY FLOODPLAIN AND BRIDGE
DESIGN HYDRAULIC STUDY
Using the hydraulic modeling developed for the Project’s
Location Hydraulic Study, HDR will perform a hydraulic analysis
to determine the design flow characteristics for the Project site,
including limits and water surface profiles through the study area
for the base flood and design flood. It is our understanding that
as part of the Prado Creek Bridge project, San Luis Obispo Creek
will likely be regraded. Our analysis will include the regrading of
the creek based on the City provided grading surface. A bridge
scour analysis will be completed to determine the scour potential
according to the methodology specified in the Federal Highway
Administration’s (FHWA) HEC-18 and HEC-20 manuals. The team
will work to determine what, if any, scour countermeasures as
necessary for the proposed improvements per the FHWA HEC-23
and Caltrans’ Highway Design Manual (HDM). HDR will model up
to three (3) alternatives.
TASK 5.5 DELIVERABLES:
>Preliminary Floodplain and Bridge Design Hydraulic Study
Report (PDF)
TASK 5.6 - PRELIMINARY STORMWATER DATA REPORT
A Preliminary Stormwater Data Report will be prepared
summarizing the Project impacts on water quality, general Project
features, and recommended best management practices (BMPs).
We will utilize Caltrans’ standard checklists. Our team will propose
conceptual Project features or BMPs that meet the criteria set by
the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and Caltrans
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit.
Additionally, the need for erosion-control measures will be
addressed.
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HDR will prepare a Stormwater Control Plan in accordance with
the City’s stormwater requirements, and will use the Stormwater
Control Plan template available from the City’s website. The
Stormwater Control Plan will be included as an attachment to the
Preliminary Stormwater Data Report.
TASK 5.6 DELIVERABLES:
>Preliminary Stormwater Data Report (PDF)
TASK 5.7 - WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT REPORT
To provide the existing physical and regulatory environment
information for water quality, HDR will 1) identify and describe
the current and upcoming laws that relate to water quality; 2)
describe the beneficial uses as detailed by the RWQCB Basin
Plan for potentially affected waters; 3) discuss water quality
objectives for potentially affected waters; 4) list potential sources
of pollutants, existing water quality of the receiving water bodies,
i.e., Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) or 303(d) impaired water
bodies listed; and 5) describe the watershed, existing drainage,
and hydrologic conditions. We will evaluate the water quality
impacts for each proposed alternative and recommend possible
BMPs or Project features to address water quality issues. HDR will
document our findings in a technical report.
Our scope assumes two rounds of comments from the City and
Caltrans prior to finalizing the Water Quality Assessment Report.
TASK 5.7 DELIVERABLES:
>Draft and Final Water Quality Assessment Report (PDF)
TASK 5.8 - RIGHT OF WAY NEEDS DETERMINATION
Based on the approved 50% plans for the preferred alternative,
Consor will finalize the right-of-way needs determination. This
document will include APNs, Ownership of Parcel, and Areas of
temporary and permanent right-of- way needs for the project.
This information will be presented in a graphic format with the
information clearly summarized in a table (excel format).
TASK 5.8 DELIVERABLES:
>Exhibit Strip Map showing areas to be acquired
>Excel spreadsheet listing APN, Owner, and area required
TASK 5.9 - RIGHT OF WAY ESTIMATING
Hamner, Jewell & Associates (HJA) will be supporting the Consor
team for right-of-way support. HJA prepared Right-of-Way Data
sheets as part of the PA&ED phase for the project. During this
phase HJA will update the Right-of-Way Data sheets with current
property values and updated right-of-way take areas, including
updated utility relocation costs for the preferred alternative.
TASK 5.9 DELIVERABLES:
>Updated Right-of-Way data sheets for preferred alternative
(PDF)
TASK 5.10 - ENVIRONMENTAL PERMIT AND
MONITORING MEMORANDUM
The Consor team includes Rincon as our lead for environmental
permitting and monitoring. An Environmental Permitting
Memorandum will be prepared that will identify the regulatory
permits required for the project as well as list applicable
measures to avoid and/or minimize environmental impacts,
including how implementation of measures, best management
practices (BMPs), and compensatory mitigation will be monitored
before, during, and/or after construction. We assume that
a Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement (LSAA) from the
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and a Waste
Discharge Requirements (WDRs) Permit from the Regional Water
Quality Control Board (RWQCB) will be required, based on our
understanding of the project and its associated environmental
documentation.
The administrative draft Environmental Permitting Memo will
be submitted to the City for preliminary review and revised in
response to up to two rounds of consolidated comments.
TASK 5.10 DELIVERABLES:
>Administrative Draft, Draft, and Final Environmental Permitting
Memorandum (PDF)
Task 6.0 - Value Analysis
At the end of the PA&ED phase, the City conducted a hybrid Value
Analysis that looked at six improvements to be considered in
the next phase of work (five were determined to be viable). The
focus of the previous work was to reduce the overall cost of the
improvements. During this task, the Consor team will review the
five viable improvements. Our team recommends we revalidate
the design criteria and concepts considered in the previous
phase. In addition, to the five improvements, our team suggests
addressing the following elements that were not considered in
the previous phase:
>Revalidate traffic analysis (Optional Task)
>Reducing the width of the overcrossing structure
>Fine tuning the limits and impacts to the floodplain by
shortening the elevated portion of the project and the use of
retaining walls with culvert openings
>Location of stormwater treatment facilities, including
maintenance
>Roadway drainage – City drainage versus Caltrans drainage
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>Relocation of wet utilities – water and recycled water lines
>Use of sustainable materials, such as “Green” concrete
>Determination of appropriate sustainable rating program to
utilize
>Review best practices for area underneath the elevated
structures
TASK 6.1 - DRAFT VALUE ANALYSIS REPORT
The Consor team will prepare a draft report that addresses the
five design items previously discussed and the items listed above
that the team, the City and Caltrans agrees should be addressed.
The aesthetics for the Prado Road corridor will be developed in
Task 7.0. These elements will be summarized in the Draft Value
Analysis Report. The Draft report will document the process
and decisions made during our Design Charrette meetings. Cost
estimates will be summarized in the report. The Draft report will
be prepared after the preferred alternative is chosen.
Task 6.1.1 - Design Charrettes (City and Caltrans)
The Consor Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager, Bridge and
Roadway Project Engineers, Landscape Architect and Brian Ray
will lead three (3) design charrettes with the City and Caltrans.
The focus of the first design charrette will be to discuss and
prioritize the potential improvements to be reviewed as part of
the Value Analysis or revalidation process. The next two meetings
will concentrate on the specific project improvements and the
design team’s solutions to the concerns raised during the first
meeting. In addition to the design charrette meetings, our Wet
Utilities team will meet twice (2) with City utility staff to discuss
the needs of the Wet Utilities within the project limits.
Task 6.1.2 - Conceptual Roll Map/Bridge Advance Plans
The Consor team will prepare a Conceptual Roll Map and Bridge
Advance Plans of Alternative 3A to our first design charrette
meeting as a starting point for the Validation Analysis. We will
prepare two (2) conceptual plans and Bridge APS for the second
meeting with the goal of gathering comments from the City and
Caltrans. The goal for the third meeting would be to prepare two
(2) conceptual plans and bridge APS and drill down in on the
preferred concept.
Task 6.1.3 - Renderings of Preferred Alternative
After the third design charrette the design team will have a
preferred alternative that incorporates those elements and
revisions that the design team, City and Caltrans agree should
be the basis for the preparation of the 50% Plans. The design
team will create a 3-D model that will be rendered and colored.
The rendering will be provided to the City and Caltrans for
comment. We can provide the rendering as a roll map and/or as
an electronic file format.
Task 6.1.4 - Cost Estimates
Understanding the costs associated with the options being
explored during this task will be vital to making informed
decisions. The team will prepare planning level (11 page estimate)
cost estimates for each alternative. The estimate will be broken
down to provide the City and Caltrans the cost for each element.
We will prepare a total of six (6) estimates – one for Alternative
3A, two for each of the conceptual plans presented at the design
charrettes and a final cost estimate for the preferred alternative.
TASK 6.1 DELIVERABLES:
>Draft Value Analysis Report (PDF)
>Attendance, agenda, and meeting notes for three (3) design
charrettes (in person)
>Conceptual Roll Plans (4 Alternatives) (PDF)
>Bridge Advance Planning Studies (4 Alternatives) (PDF)
>3 dimensional model of preferred alternative (PDF or
Electronic)
>Planning level cost estimates (total 6) (PDF)
TASK 6.2 - FINAL VALUE ANALYSIS REPORT
We will address two rounds of consolidated comments from
the City and Caltrans on the Draft Report and incorporate, as
appropriate, into the Final Value Analysis Report.. A comment
form will be prepared and submitted. The comment form will
document the comment, response, and any further explanation
as necessary.
TASK 6.2 DELIVERABLES:
>Draft Final and Final Value Analysis Report (PDF)
TASK 6.3 - VALIDATION OF TRAFFIC ANALYSIS
(OPTIONAL)
This task is optional. The Consor team would encourage the
City to consider a revalidation of the traffic analysis that was
completed as part of the PID and PA&ED phases. We are not
proposing to reanalyze all the intersections the original traffic
study included. With the age of the traffic counts and the fact
that they were done pre-pandemic, our team is suggesting
updated traffic counts, an updated forecast model, and a future
project compatibility. It is critical that the entire team is assured
that the preferred alternative geometrics are still valid. This work
will be led by DKS with support from Consor.
Task 6.3.1 - Update Traffic Counts and TOAR Volume Set
Comparison
This task is meant to determine the effects travel demand
changes related to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent
increase in work from home activity as well as traffic generated
from recent development in the vicinity of the project (San Luis
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Ranch development) since the 2019 TOAR counts were collected.
As part of this task, DKS will review up to 15 intersections
including locations along Prado Road, South Higuera Street,
Madonna Road, Los Osos Valley Road, and Froom Ranch Way
as appropriate based on recent developments and targeted
local intersections of concern for the City. To the greatest extent
possible, DKS will use counts from the City of San Luis Obispo’s
count program, but our scope and fee includes the need for new
counts at all study locations. Our team will also utilize available
Caltrans PeMS stations to compare volume changes on US 101
between 2019 and 2024. This analysis is focused on operations
and thus daily counts have not been included in this scope.
This analysis will be focused on direct volume comparisons
during the AM and PM peak hours to help determine if there are
any opportunities in the Value Analysis Investigation in Phase I.
A ground truth of current traffic numbers will help inform the
team’s decision-making process and may be potentially useful in
supporting grant applications.
Our team will meet virtually with the City and Caltrans to discuss
count locations and another time to discuss and review our
findings.
Task 6.3.2 - Revalidation Assessment
Depending on the results of the Updated Traffic Counts and
TOAR Volume Set Comparison, there may be a need to re-
analyze the traffic operations previously reviewed in the TOAR.
This can include intersection operations and freeway merge-
diverge analysis. This analysis is not intended to reopen the
environmental analysis and it is strictly meant to determine if the
new base year traffic volumes would result in different needs for
the interchange. This analysis will make adjustments to the 2050
design year volume set developed for the TOAR amendment
based on the newly collected counts. No new forecasting will be
conducted as part of this task.
Our team will reanalyze existing conditions and design year
traffic operations to determine if there have been any significant
changes to the facility sizing needs based on five years of traffic
growth since the previous analysis was initiated. This analysis
may also include some limited analysis of additional intersections
which were not included in the 2023 TOAR Addendum (e.g.
intersections along Froom Ranch Road which did not previously
exist) based on City input and the locations collected in the
previous task. This task assumes that all Synchro, HCS, Sidra, and
Travel Demand model output files produced by GHD for the TOAR
will be made available for use for this analysis.
Our scope includes three virtual meetings; one to discuss the
revalidation needs, one to coordinate with GHD on file transfer
needs, and one to review our findings.
Task 6.3.3 - Future Compatibility Assessment
This task will take the work of the previous two tasks one step
further and evaluate the traffic compatibility of the proposed
interchange design with the previously considered options
for providing ramps to and/or from US 101 southbound.
Prior planning documents identified a need for access to the
southbound freeway at Prado Road to relieve traffic stress off
Madonna Road and Los Osos Valley Road. This task will re-analyze
the interchange with up to two southbound ramp configurations
to determine if the currently proposed design is compatible with
potential future needs. This analysis will be focused on ultimate
roadway sizing needs, intersection spacing, traffic operations, and
queueing which may result from the addition southbound US 101
access.
This work will inform the Value Analysis Investigation to ensure
that the interchange as proposed does not preclude the ability
to address potential future traffic needs. The southbound ramp
options were not analyzed in the TOAR and this analysis is meant
to determine if the additional southbound freeway access may be
warranted before the project design year. This analysis assumes
using the analysis files obtained as part of previous task as a
starting point for analysis. New forecasts will be developed as part
of this task to include the southbound ramp access as well as any
additional land uses near the interchange which may not have
been previously considered. This task is not meant to be used for
final concept development or environmental clearance for the
southbound freeway access. This analysis is specifically meant
to determine if there are any modifications to the currently
proposed design which would allow for this future option and
how likely it is that this option will be needed by the design
year. If the southbound ramps are found to not be needed, this
report could also help inform which aspects of the design could
be modified to save on cost for not needing to account for this
additional infrastructure.
Our scope includes four virtual meetings; one to discuss
alternatives for evaluation, one to discuss preliminary results, and
two to discuss comments and review final results.
TASK 6.3 (OPTIONAL) DELIVERABLES:
>Updated 2024 traffic count sheets
>Draft and Final Memorandum of Findings – comparing
previous 2019 counts with the 2024 counts
>Draft and Final Memorandum summarizing the revised existing
conditions and design year analysis
>Draft and Final Report summarizing the findings of the FCA
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TASK 6.4 - LEED/ENVISION MEMORANDUM OF
FEASIBILITY
During the Public Meeting for Phase I, our team will discuss ways
to incorporate sustainable elements into the project and reduce
greenhouse gas emissions during construction. This collaborative
effort with the City, Caltrans, and the public will help define and
establish sustainability goals, priorities, preferred alternatives,
and develop feasible designs for the project. A pre-assessment
checklist will be used to quickly compare project alternatives
before key project decisions have been finalized. Establishing
goals and priorities will help determine which sustainability rating
system(s) would be appropriate to select for this project, and that
will be further developed in Phase II.
After the public meeting, and the development of the pre-
assessment checklist, our team will prepare a Memorandum
to discuss the feasibility of incorporating these elements,
recommend the most applicable sustainability rating system,
likelihood of obtaining certification from the program and our
team’s recommendation for Phase II.
TASK 6.4 DELIVERABLES:
>Administrative Draft and Draft LEED/Envision Memorandum
(PDF)
TASK 6.5 - SUSTAINABILITY MEMORANDUM
The Consor team will prepare a Sustainability Memorandum
that describes material types, construction techniques, traffic
control, and other methods to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions and limit environmental impact during construction.
The Sustainability Memo will incorporate required mitigation
measures identified in the January 2023 Initial Study – Mitigated
Negative Declaration (IS-MND) for the US 101/Prado Road
Interchange Project, the project’s adopted Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program and Environmental Commitments Record,
BMPs from Caltrans’ GHG Reduction Measures Toolbox (June
2021), and any applicable conditions of approval from the City of
San Luis Obispo and Caltrans.
The Sustainability Memo will list applicable methods to limit
environmental impacts, including how implementation of
mitigation, conditions, and BMPs will be monitored during
construction. The administrative draft Sustainability Memo will
be submitted to the City for preliminary review and revised
in response to one round of comments as part of Phase I.
Subsequent revisions will be addressed in Phase II.
TASK 6.5 DELIVERABLES:
>Administrative Draft and Draft Sustainability Memorandum
(PDF)
Task 7.0 - Schematic Aesthetic Development
Apexx will lead the development of the aesthetic features for the
Prado Road corridor. Consor and Wallace Group’s landscaping
team will be assisting Apexx in this effort.
TASK 7.1 - DEVELOP RENDERINGS (3 CONCEPTS):
BRIDGE, ROADWAY, SIGNAGE, LANDSCAPE
Prior to developing the conceptual renderings, our team will
meet with the City and Caltrans (including Caltrans Landscape
Architectural Functional Unit) to brainstorm ideas for possible
themes and aesthetic treatments for the bridge and retaining
structures and railings, roadway enhancements including bicycle,
pedestrian, and median hardscape/landscape treatments, plant
palettes and locations, and lighting. This meeting will help set the
vision for the corridor. After meeting with the City and Caltrans,
the team will create three (3) concept alternatives based on the
City and Caltrans direction with input from the design team. One
of the concepts will be Alternative 3A as discussed in the Project
Understanding and Approach. The development of the renderings
will include:
>Creating a digital 3D model of surrounding site for rendering
purposes.
>Creating conceptual designs of railings, abutment, piers,
lighting, superstructure type, texture, and color.
>Producing renderings showcasing each alternative for team
discussion during progress meetings. Renderings will be
provided in JPEG, PNG, or PDF format at a resolution equal to
24”x36” at 300 DPI. All renderings and 3D modeling will be
developed in Revit.
These renderings will be presented to the public for review and
comment during the Public Meeting identified in Task 1.0. The
team will utilize diagrams, renderings, animations, and drawings
to illustrate the concepts to the public and solicit comments and
feedback for a preferred option or direction.
TASK 7.2 - MEETING - CITY AND CALTRANS
The team will meet with representatives from the City and
Caltrans after the draft renderings have been developed to gather
input and consensus. We assumed two virtual meetings will be
required to achieve consensus.
TASK 7.3 - DRAFT AESTHETIC REPORT
The aesthetic theme for the corridor will be documented in an
Aesthetic Report. The report will document the process the
team followed, and the decisions made and agreed upon by the
team, the City and Caltrans. Feedback received from the public
will also be documented in the report. The draft renderings will
be included, as well as an estimate of the construction costs
associated with the aesthetic treatments.
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TASK 7 DELIVERABLES:
>Attendance, Agenda, and Meeting Notes at Pre-rendering
virtual meeting with City and Caltrans
>Draft 3D renderings for three (3) concepts
>Attendance, Agenda, and Meeting Notes for two virtual (2)
meetings with City and Caltrans
>Draft Aesthetics Report (PDF)
Task 8.0 – Bridge Type Selection
TASK 8.1 – PRE-TYPE SELECTION SUBMITTAL TO OSFP
Four weeks prior to submitting the draft Type Selection Report,
Consor will prepare a Bridge Site Data Submittal Package (BSDS)
and submit along with the Foundation Boring Plan and Draft
Bridge Design Hydraulics Report to Caltrans according to the
Office of Special Funded Project (OSFP) Guide.
TASK 8.2 – TYPE SELECTION REPORT
Consor will prepare a Type Selection Report for the bridge and
retaining wall structures associated with the new Prado Road
Interchange. It is assumed one comprehensive report will be
developed to include all the structures.
The Type Selection Report will contain a General Plan, a General
Plan Estimate, a draft Foundation Plan for each alternative for the
structure, along with a memorandum addressing geotechnical,
aesthetic, environmental and cost issues as outlined in the OSFP
Memo 4-2 and Caltrans Memos to Designers 1-29. A structures
type recommendation will be included in the report. It is assumed
no more than two alternatives will be investigated. The bridge
structure types assumed to be evaluated include cast-in-place
post-tensioned concrete box girder and precast prestressed
concrete wide flange girder. Retaining wall structure types
assumed to be evaluated include Caltrans Standard Type 1 and
Mechanically Stabilized Embankment.
For each bridge alternative evaluated, consideration shall
be given to structure depths, clearance over US 101,
falsework requirements, slope stability (abutments), and
constructability. The structure foundations shall be discussed
with the geotechnical engineer to determine foundation type.
The evaluation shall identify traffic handling and falsework
assumptions (as required). Any required construction staging and
the dimension of any required falsework openings will be shown
on the General Plan. The choice of structure type shall be based
on criteria outlined in Caltrans Bridge Design Aids and Memo to
Designers. Estimates will be prepared for all alternatives and will
be included in the Report. The following shall be indicated on the
General Plan:
>Structure length, width, depth, and type
>Railing, including temporary K-rail
>Stage construction information, as required
>Type of foundation assumed
>Falsework assumptions if required
>Aesthetic requirements which affect cost of structure
>Roadway widths
>Estimated construction costs
TASK 8.3 – DRAFT TYPE SELECTION REPORT SUBMITTAL
TO CITY
Consor will submit the Draft Type Selection Report including
attachments to the City for review and comment.
TASK 8.4 –TYPE SELECTION REPORT SUBMITTAL TO
CALTRANS & TYPE SELECTION MEETING
Upon receiving approval from the City on the Type Selection
Report, Consor will submit the report to Caltrans in order to
schedule a Type Selection Meeting as per the guidelines outlined
in the OSFP Guidelines. Consor will present the structure at a
Type selection Meeting. The Project Manager, Deputy Project
Manager, Bridge Project Engineer will attend the Type Selection
meeting in person. The Project Geotechnical and Hydraulics
Engineers will attend virtually.
After receiving all comments from the meeting, Consor will revise
the General Plans and General Plan Estimates for Structure and
walls as well as the Type Selection Report.
TASK 8 DELIVERABLES:
>Pre-Type Selection Submittal to OSFP including BSDS, draft
Foundation Boring Plan, & draft Hydraulics Report
>Draft Type Selection Report to City
>Final Draft Type Selection Report to City
>Draft Type Selection Report to Caltrans
>Schedule, prepare, attend Type Selection Meeting with
Caltrans
>Finalize Type Selection Meeting Notes
>Finalize Type Selection Report and submit to City and Caltrans
Task 9.0 - Public Outreach - Phase I
Verdin Marketing will be leading the Consor team’s Public
Outreach efforts for the Prado Road Interchange project. The
team will work with the City to tailor a Communications Plan to
achieve the City’s goals for communicating with the Public.
As part of this task, the team will hold an immersion session
with the City, SLOCOG, and Caltrans to discuss the needs and
deliverables, determine metrics, and gather input to inform the
Communications Plan .
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A project-specific Communications Plan for Phase I and II will
be prepared as part of this task. The Communication Plan will
be submitted to the City for their review and approval before
finalizing.
Verdin will update the City’s existing Prado Interchange
illustration, Fact Sheet and FAQs based on the Consor design
team’s proposed modifications, with City and Caltrans
concurrence.
Talking points for key staff to respond to questions from the
media and the public will be developed as part of this task.
TASK 9.1 - PUBLIC MEETING - VA RECOMMENDATIONS
This task includes Verdin’s support of the design team’s Public
Meeting. Attendance and preparation for the public meeting for
the technical design team is included in Task 1.0 for Phase I. As
part of this task, Verdin will complete the following:
Announcement, coordination and facilitation of one public
meeting to present the recommendations of the Value Analysis
task to the public. This effort includes:
>One press release and media outreach to get coverage before
and after public meeting
>Utilizing the City’s email program, send a branded email to
residents and businesses
>Creation of signage, comment cards, updates to fact sheet/
FAQs. Printing not included.
>Presentation and display coordination for the meeting
>Coordination and facilitation of public meeting to present the
findings of the Value Analysis. Our team recommends that the
public meeting be held at the City Corp Yard on Prado Rd.
TASK 9.2 - MEETING MINUTES AND COMMENT MATRIX
After the Public Meeting, Verdin and the design team will follow
up with a meeting report with a summary of public engagement
and comments/questions, the creation of a database for future
outreach, and suggestions for project refinements based on
public input.
As an option, the team can videotape the public meeting for
posting on the City’s Prado Interchange website to ensure
information and ability to comment is inclusive of all audiences.
TASK 9.3 - LOCAL RESIDENCE OUTREACH - MASS
MAILERS (2)
Our team envisions that one mailer to all residents and
businesses within the immediate area (anticipated to be a .5 mi
radius from US 101/Prado interchange site, to include San Luis
Ranch neighborhood and Madonna Plaza on west side of US 101,
and businesses/residents at So. Higuera and Prado on east side
of US 101) announcing the upcoming Public Meeting. Our scope
assumes the City will print and mail the mailer.
A second mass mailer could either be specific to businesses in the
area with a business focused Fact Sheet. Alternatively, the second
mass mailer could be a recap and a link to view meeting (if the
City authorizes the videotaping of the meeting). The mailer would
be sent to the same audience that received the public meeting
announcement. Our scope assumes the City would print and mail
the mailer.
TASK 9.4 - PRESS RELEASES (3)
One press release would be prepared to get coverage for the
Public Meeting to discuss the Value Analysis findings. A second
press release would be prepared as a recap of the public meeting,
and a third would be prepared to announce a planned event or as
story generation, as appropriate.
TASK 9.5 - MEDIA MANAGEMENT
Our team recommends providing an outreach to the media at the
start of the project to inform them of the project timeline, scope
and plans to ensure channels of communication remain open.
It is recommended that the media be updated regularly; Verdin
is also available to develop additional press releases and media
relations for unplanned eventualities where media and public
information is needed. Depending on the amount and level of
effort additional scope may be required.
TASK 9.6 - CITY OF SLO WEBPAGE MONTHLY UPDATES
The team will provide monthly updates to the City’s Prado Road
Interchange Project webpage. The existing webpage is housed
on the City’s website with general information on the project.
We will start by updating the current illustration, Fact Sheet,
and FAQ’s, and noting the updated project timeline and public
meeting dates and information. It is assumed that 12 updates will
be completed during Phase I.
TASK 9.7 - PROJECT BOARDS FOR OUTREACH MEETINGS
(3 EVENTS, 4 BOARDS EACH)
The Consor team will provide project boards showing renderings
of the proposed project improvements, including aesthetic
treatments, landscaping (planting palettes), and hardscape
options. The boards can also include project timelines, extents
of flooding, location of stormwater quality/treatment areas, and
utility relocations. It is anticipated that the aesthetic content for
these boards or other media will be similar to those created as
part of Task 7.0.
These boards/graphics/renderings will be prepared to support
the public meeting and two other events like Farmer’s Market or
placement at City offices.
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Our scope includes the development, printing and mounting of
four boards for three separate events. It also assumes that at
least two of the boards will be reused at the three events for a
total of eight boards.
TASK 9 DELIVERABLES:
>Final Phase I Communications Plan
>Draft Phase II Communications Plan
>Updated Prado Interchange Illustration, Fact Sheet, FAQs
>Talking points for Key Staff
>Attendance at Public Meeting (Verdin only)
>Public Meeting Report (PDF), including comment matrix
>Two mass mailers (PDF) - City to print and mail
>Three press releases
>Twelve (12) City of SLO Prado Road Interchange Project
webpage updates
>Eight (8) project information boards/graphics/renderings
Task 10.0 - Advisory Body Assistance
The Prado Road Interchange is a significant project for the San
Luis Obispo community. Therefore, as the design progresses it is
important to check in with City advisory bodies to inform them of
the progress and provide them with the opportunity to provide
input. During this Task, the Consor team will attend meetings,
provide preparation sessions with staff, provide technical content
for staff reports, and support City staff. Our scope assumes
that the team will attend four (4) Advisory Body meetings. The
renderings, conceptual exhibits, and technical content will be
developed in various other Tasks in Phase I.
TASK 10.1 - ATTEND FOUR (4) MEETINGS IN PERSON
The Consor Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager, Bridge
Project Engineer will be in attendance at four Advisory Body
meetings throughout Phase I. The Advisory Bodies could be
Planning Commission (PC), Architectural Review Committee (ARC),
Chamber of Commerce, Downtown SLO, or the City Council.
TASK 10.2 - LEAD PREP MEETINGS WITH STAFF (8)
Team preparation is important for presentations at committee
meetings. The Consor team will lead preparation meetings with
City and Caltrans staff prior to committee or council meetings.
These meetings will be virtual. We will attend two preparation
meetings for each of the four (4) meetings. The meetings will
focus on walking through the presentation and discuss questions
and issues that could be raised and our team’s responses.
TASK 10.3 - PREPARE TECHNICAL CONTENT FOR STAFF
REPORTS (4)
The Consor team will provide technical content for the City
led staff reports for the Advisory Body meetings. The technical
content will focus on project schedule, project costs, design
decisions, aesthetic features, project layout, planting palettes,
landscape and hardscape elements, bike and pedestrian features.
Our team will provide renderings and conceptual plans prepared
in previous tasks.
TASK 10.4 - COMMENT RESPONSE TO EACH MEETING (4)
Our goal in attending the Advisory Body meetings will be to
answer questions from the committee members. However, there
could be some comments or questions that cannot be effectively
answered without additional analysis. Our team will document
comments, questions and requests made during the meetings.
We will prepare a memorandum documenting the comments and
our team’s responses to those comments. In the memorandum,
our team will identify requests that can be incorporated within
the scope and fee and those elements that will necessitate a
scope and fee revision.
TASK 10 DELIVERABLES:
>Attendance at four (4) Advisory Body Meetings (in person)
>Preparation and Attendance at a total of eight (8) preparation
meetings for Advisory Body meetings (virtual)
>Technical Content for four (4) staff reports (Word)
>Preparation of four (4) comment response memorandums
(PDF)
Task 11.0 - 50% Submittal
The 50% Submittal will be based on the preferred alternative
determined from the Value Analysis. For scoping purposes, we
have assumed that Alternative 3A is the preferred alternative. Our
team will advance the conceptual drawings to a 50% level.
TASK 11.1 - 50% ROADWAY, SIGNAL, AND LIGHTING
PLANS
The 50% plans will include the following sheets:
>Horizontal Alignment
>Vertical Alignment
>Preliminary Right-of-Way
>Preliminary Drainage Design Concept
>Preliminary Storm Water Temporary/Permanent Treatment
Concept
>Preliminary Traffic Handling/Stage Construction Plan
>Preliminary Landscape Concept Plan
>Preliminary Signal and Lighting
The 50% plans will be prepared in English units and will follow
City and Caltrans standards. The design detailed on the plans will
address horizontal and vertical alignment, ADA compliance, limits
of cut and fill, right-of-way limits (existing and proposed), utilities,
proposed drainage, traffic signals, and lighting, traffic handling/
stage construction.
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TASK 11.2 - 50% STRUCTURE PLANS
The General Plans for the three bridges (Prado Mainline Bridge,
Northbound off-ramp, and Northbound on-ramp) will be updated
to include comments received through the Type Selection
process. General Plans will be updated and finalized for retaining
walls for the preferred wall type based on the approved Type
Selection Report. Preliminary foundation sizes, locations, and
depths will be determined. We anticipate the following sheets will
be prepared for the 50% submittal:
Prado Road Mainline Bridge Sheets
>General Plan (1)
>Structure Plan (2)
>Foundation Plan (2)
>Abutment Layouts (2)
>Abutment Details (2)
>Retaining Wall Layout (4)
>Bent Layouts (3)
>Bent Details (2)
>Typical Section (2)
>Girder Layout (3)
>Barrier Details (1)
Prado Road/US 101 Off-Ramp Bridge Sheets
>General Plan (1)
>Foundation Plan (1)
>Abutment Layouts (1)
>Abutment Details (1)
>Retaining Wall Layout (2)
>Retaining Wall Details (1)
>Bent Layouts (2)
>Bent Details (2)
>Typical Section (1)
>Girder Layout (1)
>Barrier Details (1)
Prado Road/US 101 On-Ramp Bridge Sheets
>General Plan (1)
>Foundation Plan (1)
>Abutment Layouts (1)
>Abutment Details (1)
>Retaining Wall Layout (2)
>Retaining Wall Details (1)
>Bent Layouts (2)
>Bent Details (2)
>Typical Section (1)
>Girder Layout (1)
>Barrier Details (1)
TASK 11.3 - 50% DRAINAGE AND STORMWATER PLANS
Preliminary Stormwater Treatment Design and Water Pollution
Control Design will be included. Plan sheets showing the type,
size and location of the Stormwater Treatment elements will be
shown as part of the 50% plans. The preliminary layout of the
roadway drainage system will be shown on the 50% plans. Initial
pipe locations and pipes will be delineated on the plans.
TASK 11.4 - 50% LANDSCAPE PLANS
Based on the design criteria and concept approved in during the
Value Analysis and Design Charrettes, we will prepare preliminary
planting and irrigation plans in general conformance to City, and
Caltrans standards. Planting Plans will provide plant schedule,
planting types, sizes, quantities, and locations. A draft Tree
Protection and Replacement Plan will be prepared for review
and approval. Preliminary erosion control hydroseed mix designs
and notes will be developed for use in the erosion control plans.
Irrigation plans will provide the irrigation mainline and equipment
types but will not include valve layout and water demand
calculations at this level of design.
TASK 11.5 - 50% WET UTILITY PLANS
The Consor team has assumed the Sewer Main will be relocated
to follow the new Elks Lane and the Water Main will also be
relocated. This scope may be revised depending on the outcome
of the Value Analysis and Utility Meetings with City Staff. The 50%
plans will include Plan and Profile sheets for the Sewer Main and
Water Main relocations.
TASK 11.6 - ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE
A preliminary Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Construction Cost
will be prepared based on the 50% plans. Preliminary quantities
will be taken. A contingency of 25% and an escalation of 5% per
year will be utilized. Relevant unit bid information will be acquired
from Caltrans “As-Bid” databases and adjusted as deemed
appropriate to better represent anticipated project costs.
TASK 11.7 - MEETINGS WITH 3RD PARTY REVIEWER
The City will be contracting separately with a 3rd party to review
the 50% submittal. Our team will meet virtually with the 3rd party
reviewers and the City to review the submittal and subsequent
comments. We envision the first meeting will be a walk-through
of the prepared plans, including discussing assumptions and
design decisions agreed on. The second meeting will focus on a
review of the comments provided and our team’s responses. The
third meeting will be prior to our final 50% submittal to discuss
the 3rd party’s final comments and how our team will address
those comments. At each submittal, our team will prepare a
comment response form. The form will include the location of the
comment, a summary of the comment, who is responsible for the
response, and the response to the comment.
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TASK 11.8 - RESPONSE TO COMMENTS (2)
A Draft 50% Submittal will be made to the City and Caltrans for
their review. Our team has assumed we will receive consolidated
comments. We will address these comments and submit a Draft
Final 50% submittal, which will be reviewed. Upon receiving the
second set of consolidated comments, the team will address the
applicable comments and submit a Final 50% submittal. At each
submittal, our team will prepare a comment response form. The
form will include the location of the comment, a summary of the
comment, who is responsible for the response, and the response
to the comment.
TASK 11 DELIVERABLES:
>Draft, Draft Final, and Final 50% Plans (PDF)
>Engineer’s Opinion of Probably Construction Cost (PDF, Excel)
>Attendance at three (3) plan review meetings (virtual)
>Two (2) Comment Tracking Matrices (PDF, Excel or Word)
Task 12.0 - Phase I Finalization
TASK 12.1 - SCOPING DOCUMENT - PHASE I
At the conclusion of Phase I, the team will prepare a technical
memorandum summarizing the design criteria for the project,
a list of design exceptions, not already identified previously,
findings and decisions made during the Value Analysis,
Geotechnical findings, Stormwater and Drainage design decisions,
wet utility relocations, recap of Public Meeting and Advisory
Body comments, and recommendations for LEED/Envision and
Sustainability improvements to be incorporated into the project.
This document will serve as the basis for the Scope of Work for
Phase II.
TASK 12.2 - PHASE II SCOPE, SCHEDULE, FEE
Upon completion of the Scoping Document Memorandum, the
Consor team with the City and Caltrans input, will review the
Scope, Schedule and Fee for Phase II. We will work with the team
to revise to our original scope, including deliverables and provide
it to the City for their review and approval. Once the revised
scope has been approved, the fee will be modified to match the
approved scope of work. A schedule will be prepared for Phase II
during this task.
TASK 12 DELIVERABLES:
>Phase I Scoping Document Memorandum (PDF)
>Draft and Final Scope of Work, Schedule and Fee (Phase II)
PHASE II - PS&E DEVELOPMENT
The following scope for Phase II is based on Consor’s Alternative
3A being the preferred alternative. At the conclusion of Phase I,
the scope for Phase II will be updated accordingly.
Task 13.0 - Project Management and Meetings
- Phase II
TASK 13.1 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Consor will perform the activities necessary to plan, direct, and
coordinate the work on this phase of the project. Consor will
provide project management for each task for the entire duration
of the agreed upon schedule. Consor assumes the duration of
work for Phase II will not exceed 36 months.
Consor will submit monthly progress reports outlining all activities
for which expenses are submitted. All activities will be itemized
by task and will be consistent with the agreed upon Scope of
Services. Progress Reports will include the following:
>Status of work completed to date
>Expense allocation by task
>Work anticipated to be completed in the next reporting period
>Identification of project issues, actions to resolve those issues,
and the responsible party to drive resolution
Project Correspondence and Project Files: All correspondence by
and between Consor, the City, other agencies and parties will be
recorded and filed for complete record keeping. Meeting notes,
telephone record logs, incoming/outgoing correspondence,
and all deliverables will be logged and filed. Any outside
correspondence will be coordinated with and approved by the
City’s project manager. Project files will comply with the Caltrans
uniform filing system as outlined in the Project Development
Procedures Manual: This will facilitate transmitting the Project
History File to the City during the future close out phase of
the project. Consor will provide weekly updates on progress to
the City Project Manager. These updates will take the form of
either e-mails or virtual meetings depending on the need for
information.
Design Decision Log: Consor will disseminate up-to-date
information to the project team at the PDT meetings. A Design
Decision log will be prepared for items such as requests for
information, documentation of decisions made as the project
progresses in development, and deliverable status.
Caltrans Quantitative Risk Register: Throughout the project
development process the Consor team will maintain a risk register
that complies with Caltrans latest guidance.
TASK 13.2 - CLIENT FOCUS MEETINGS
Consor assumes monthly technical coordination meetings will
be needed with the City and other outside agencies for a total
of thirty-six (36) meetings. These meetings will focus on project
status updates, items requiring City input and direction. We have
assumed that these meetings will be held virtually.
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TASK 13.3 - PDT/COORDINATION MEETINGS (CALTRANS)
(15)
PDT meetings will be scheduled every other month and held
via telephone or video conference with the goal of keeping the
project on track and to keep the City and Caltrans informed of the
status of the project. Two of these meetings would focus on the
coordination and review of the Caltrans permanent changeable
message sign project. Consor assumes that PDT meetings will be
one-hour in duration. This scope assumes a total of fifteen (15)
PDT meetings.
TASK 13.4 - PROJECT SCHEDULE UPDATES
Consor will update a project schedule at major milestones and
at least every six months. The schedule will be developed using
MS Project. The schedule will indicate critical path activities and
major milestone deliverables.
TASK 13.5 - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The Consor team will attend one City Council meeting to present
an update on the project. The Project Manager, Deputy Project
Manager, Bridge Project Engineer, Roadway Project Engineer,
and Bridge Architect will attend and present an update and
project status to the Council. We anticipate that the meeting will
focus on the corridor aesthetics, hardscape, landscape, overall
look and feel of the improvements. In addition, we will provide
an update to the project timeline and project costs. We will be
available to answer the Council’s and public’s questions about the
improvements.
It is assumed that the Consor team with the City will provide a
short presentation to the City Council. Our team will take notes
during the presentation and note action items and comments
made.
TASK 13.6 - QA/QC
As required by the COOP Agreement between the City and
Caltrans a QMP must be prepared for each component phase,
Consor will develop, establish, and keep updated a project
specific Quality Management Plan (QMP) that will include
procedures and timetables for conducting independent quality
reviews for all reports, plans, estimates, and design documents.
A big part of our team’s QMP will be supplemented by Brian Ray
of Sunrise Transportation Strategies. Brian will be providing his
expertise to the roadway geometrics of the interchange. This will:
>Permit adherence to the QMP by both Consor and our
subconsultant team throughout the course of this phase of
work
>Initiate and document quality reviews and address corrective
actions
>Conduct quality audits to ensure quality control procedures
are strictly followed and properly documented.
>Perform a thorough review and verification of corrections by
an independent reviewer
TASK 13 DELIVERABLES:
>Attendance, Meeting Agendas and Notes for Client Focus
Meetings (36)
>Attendance, Meeting Agendas and Notes for PDT Meetings
(15)
>Design Decision Logs
>Updated Risk Register
>Monthly Progress Reports and Invoices
>Project Schedule (at milestone submittals and at least every 6
months) in Microsoft Project and PDF Format
>Attendance, presentation materials, and notes for one (1) City
Council Meeting
>Project Correspondence
>Compliance Assistance as Needed
Task 14.0 - Grant Assistance (Phase II)
Grant support efforts during Phase II of the project development,
assumed to be years 2 through 4, will comprise an annual update
of the funding scan/funding strategy in which it will be amended
to address changes to the mix of suitable programs as well
as a reevaluation of the Project’s alignment with the funding
program’s sought-after outcomes and merit criteria.
TASK 14.1 - YEARLY GRANT OPPORTUNITY/APPLICATION
MEMO
Each year AECOM will update the Grant Opportunity Memo and
spreadsheet to include revisions to funding programs that are
suitable for the project. The team will continue to meet with
City, Caltrans and SLOCOG to review the latest funding scans and
strategies. We have assumed three (3) virtual meetings as part of
this task.
TASK 14.2 - GRANT APPLICATION ASSISTANCE
Additional grant application support during Phase II will be
analogous to that performed in Phase I and it is assumed that
one grant application will be developed each year for a total of
three (3). Some core material from the first grant application can
be repurposed across subsequent grant applications, though
the application could vary significantly from previous if seeking
funding for only specific components of the Project. Project
positioning and supporting analytics will need to be updated for
each application.
TASK 14 DELIVERABLES:
>Three (3) Grant Opportunity Memo (Word and Excel)
>Attendance at three (3) virtual meeting
>Three (3) Grant Applications (PDF)
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Task 15.0 - Utility Coordination
Consor will provide utility coordination by working with the utility
agencies identified in the survey mapping completed as part of
Task 4 of Phase I of the project. Consor will coordinate potential
utility relocations (underground, wet and dry utilities) needed to
construct the project.
Consor will follow Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual
(LAPM) Chapter 14 guidelines to prepare a Utility Report of
Investigation (Exhibit 14-E). The ROI package shall include:
>Color-coded plan showing existing and proposed right-of-way
lines and existing and proposed utility facilities
>Utility Agreement per LAPM 14-B
>Reports of Investigation for each impacted utility requiring
relocation submitted to the City and Caltrans prior to
requesting the utility to relocate
>A conflict map identifying impacted utilities
>Relocation plan prepared by the project engineer or Utility
>Itemized estimate of City relocation costs
Per LAPM Chapter 14 requirements, the ROI will be submitted
to Caltrans for approval prior to submitting the Right-of-Way
certification.
TASK 15.1 - “A” LETTERS
Consor will prepare Utility Verification Letters (“A” Letters) for
each of the identified utilities. The “A” Letters will notify the
utility company of the project and project limits, schedule and
expectations. A color-coded plan showing existing and proposed
right-of-way lines and existing and proposed utility facilities with
the project improvements shown will be attached to the “A”
letters. We will also include a conflict map identifying impacted
utilities. The “A” Letter will request as-built or Atlas maps for the
impacted utilities and determination of prior rights.
“A” Letters can be provided to the City in MS Word format for
placement on City Letterhead and signed by the City Project
Manager and mailed, or Consor can place the letters on our
letterhead and sign them. If the City chooses to sign the letters
the contact information in the letter will be Consor’s Utility Task
Lead.
TASK 15.2 - MEETINGS WITH AFFECTED UTILITIES (4
MEETINGS PER UTILITY, INCL CITY WET UTILITIES. 2 IN
PERSON, 2 VIRTUAL)
Following the preparation and the utilities receipt of the “A”
letters, Consor’s Utility Task Lead will attend an in person
informational meeting out on site with all of the affected utilities.
This meeting will be an opportunity to walk through the project
impacts, timeline, goals, and verify utility alignments. The Utility
Task Lead will schedule individual meetings with each affected
utility to answer specific questions and discuss relocation options.
Consor’s wet utility task lead will meet in person twice and twice
virtually with City staff to discuss the wet utility relocations
specifically.
Our Utility Task Lead will meet with the dry utilities one more
time on site and two additional times virtually to discuss the
status of the relocation, answer questions regarding relocation
costs and timing.
TASK 15.3 - POTHOLE EXHIBITS (2)
Consor will prepare exhibits depicting locations of potholing to be
conducted by the City’s contractor. The pothole exhibits will be
prepared once as-built and atlas plans have been received from
those utilities that are underground. The maps will be the same
color coded maps used for the “A” Letters and will show locations
of the requested pot holing. We will submit a draft of the exhibits
to the City for review and comment. We will address the City’s
comments and submit a final exhibit. Our scope assumes that
the City will be coordinating potholing, traffic control, and all
permits necessary for the potholing activities. We recommend
that the locations and depths of the utilities determined during
the potholing be surveyed. Our team can provide that service if
desired.
TASK 15.4 - UTILITY COORDINATION - DRY UTILITIES TO
UNDERGROUND
The City desires to underground the overhead utilities along
Prado Road, Elks Lane, and along the west side of US 101 in
the area of the new overcrossing. Our scope assumes that the
distribution electric line to the north of the project crossing US
101 will not be underground. Consor’s Utility Task Lead will be
coordinating with the affected utilities to discuss options for the
undergrounding. Those utilities crossing US 101 (overhead along
the southside of Prado Road) can be placed in conduits in either
the barrier rail or deck of the new overcrossing structure. The
overhead lines along the north side of Prado Road that terminate
at the northbound ramp termini can be placed in a joint trench in
the new roadway. The lines running overhead along the existing
Elks Lane can also be placed in a joint trench. These alternatives
will be discussed and coordinated with the affected utilities.
Our task lead will meet with the affected utilities three (3) times
(two in person and one virtually) during this task to determine
right-of-way needs. Our team will work with the utility companies
to provide a sketch to Wallace Group for the preparation of
legal descriptions and exhibits for the utility agreements and
recordation.
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The utility company will complete the design of the utilities’
undergrounding for temporary and permanent relocation. Consor
will provide input and review to these design plans so that they
are coordinated with the overall project design and wet utility
relocations.
TASK 15.5 - REVIEW MEETINGS (5 MEETINGS WITH
EACH AFFECTED UTILITY INCL CITY UTILITIES)
The Consor Utility Task Lead and Wet Utility Task Lead will lead
five (5) virtual meetings with each affected utility. Agendas,
meeting notes, including action items with due dates will be
prepared for each meeting. The focus of these meetings will be
to check in on the relocation plans’ progress, provide comments,
and discuss resolution to comments with the utility companies.
TASK 15.6 - “B” LETTERS
The “B” Letters serve as a liability determination for each utility
company. These letters can be prepared on City letterhead and
City signature or on Consor letterhead and signature. We will
include our Reports of Investigation for each impacted utility
requiring relocation.
TASK 15.7 - UTILITY AGREEMENT PREPARATION
Consor will prepare draft utility agreements for each impacted
utility and coordinate issues as necessary to obtain signed
agreements from each utility. The agreements will be prepared
per LAPM Chapter 14 Exhibit 14-F.
TASK 15.8 - “C” LETTERS
Consor will issue Notice to Owner (“C” Letters) to all impacted
utilities that will clearly define the impacted facility and the
required completion date for all relocation activities. Notice to
Owners shall be prepared per LAPM Chapter 14 Exhibit 14-D.
TASK 15.9 - UTILITY AGREEMENT SIGNATURES
Consor will work with the utility companies and the City and
Caltrans to obtain signatures on the Utility Agreements. This task
includes one (1) meeting with each impacted utility to discuss
comments and requested revisions to the utility agreements. This
task assumes two revisions to each of the Utility Agreements.
TASK 15 DELIVERABLES:
>Preparation of ROI package
>Preparation of “A” Letters
>Attendance, Agendas, Meeting Notes and Action Items
for Three (3), two virtual and one in person meetings with
Underground Utilities
>Review and Comments of Undergrounding Relocation Plans
(Temporary and Permanent) – Three rounds of review
>Attendance, Agendas, Meeting Notes, and Action Items for
Five (5) virtual meetings with each impacted utility, including
City wet utilities.
>Preparation of “B” Letters
>Administrative Draft, Draft, Draft Final, and Final Signed Utility
Agreements
>Preparation of “C” Letters
Task 16.0 - ROW Coordination
TASK 16.1 - FINAL ROW NEEDS MAP (INCL
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES)
Consor will develop a map showing the areas needed for
permanent and temporary rights-of-way. The map will identify
visually the areas and include a table indicating property owner,
APN, area of temporary and area of permanent. The map will
include the needs for utility relocations including undergrounding
We will prepare a draft, draft final, and final needs map for City
and Caltrans review and comment.
Task 16.1.1 - Legal Descriptions and Exhibit Maps
Based on the Final ROW needs map, Wallace Group will provide
legal descriptions and exhibit maps for needed the project’s right
of way and easement acquisitions. For budgeting purposes, we
have assumed that up to 15 legal descriptions and exhibit maps
will be required. This includes one (1) draft submittal, responding
to one (1) set of unified comments, and delivering one signed and
sealed submittal.
TASK 16.2 - SURVEY STAKING OF POTENTIAL ROW TAKES
Our team will provide field staking for the proposed right of way
takes. We will coordinate with the City prior to the field staking
to determine which proposed takes require staking and how
the staking should appear, if any particulars are required. As this
effort will take place often on private property, we will closely
coordinate and schedule these activities while communication
with the City. Upon completion of the field work we will provide
the City with a point plot showing the locations of the stakes. For
budgeting purposes, we have included three field survey days
and associated office support to complete this task. We have
also assumed that this task will not require staking on existing
property lines and will not therefore require a possible record of
survey map and setting monuments.
TASK 16.3 - PROPERTY OWNER INTRODUCTION
MEETINGS (2 PER OWNER)
Hamner, Jewell & Associates (HJA) will support the Consor team
with the right-of-way acquisition process. HJA will first contact
property owners with an introductory letters and proactive
outreach by telephone to schedule introductory meetings in
person with each property owner. The first meeting will be held
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early in the design process and a right of way agent will present
the plans and discuss the project with the owners and gather
any questions or concerns which can be communicated back to
the design team. The second set of meetings with each property
owner will be preceded by a Notice of Decision to Appraise letter.
These meetings will include the property owner, the appraiser
and a right of way agent which will give the owner an opportunity
to present background information about their property to the
appraiser.
TASK 16.4 - APPRAISALS
Due to the general value of commercial land in the area and the
proposed impacts, we believe we will need to obtain appraisals
and appraisal reviews for each property requiring purchase of
right-of-way. If any of the required areas fall under the expected
value of $10,000 once we receive final project plans and area
calculations, then we can certainly conduct a waiver valuation to
value those non-complex acquisitions to save on project time and
budget. Appraisal preparation process then includes the following
steps:
>Appraiser will review title information pertaining to respective
ownerships and will review project plans and other pertinent
information relative to the parcel.
>Appraiser will review the proposed acquisition deed to
evaluate the rights being acquired, including permanent and
temporary easement rights.
>Appraiser will inspect each property personally with the owner
and right of way agent and document the inspection with
photographs for use in the report.
>Appraiser will inventory all improvements affected by the
proposed acquisition, including notes on their manner of
disposition (i.e., pay-for and remove vs. restoration by project
contractor).
>Appraiser will analyze any severance damages, determine
whether curable or incurable, and gather data to support
the conclusion. This process may involve obtaining bids from
specialists for cost to cure work or using industry standard
references for establishing replacement and restoration costs.
>Appraiser will perform market research to support the
selected appraisal methodologies and will document and
confirm comparable sales information.
>Appraiser will prepare a narrative appraisal report that
conforms to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice (USPAP). The appraisal study and report are intended
to serve as an acquisition appraisal and will be prepared
in a summary format consistent with the specifications for
narrative appraisal reports.
>Upon completion of the appraisal report, HJA coordinates
a formal appraisal review by an independent appraiser in
accordance with federal regulations.
>HJA reviews and analyzes the completed appraisal reports
carefully for accuracy and logic; forward the appraisals to
the client for review after this internal quality control and
assessment process is completed.
TASK 16.5 - DRAFT OFFER PACKAGES
Once the appraisal process is complete, appraisals are reviewed
and pre-approved by the City, and review appraisals done per
federal guidelines, we would then prepare offer packages for
each owner that will include an offer letter, Appraisal Summary
Statement, proposed Right of Way Agreement, and Deed. These
documents would be presented to the City for your review and
pre-approval prior to presenting offers to property owners.
TASK 16.6 - ATTEND TWO (2) CITY COUNCIL CLOSED
SESSION MEETINGS (OFFERS)
Consor’s project manager and HJA project management will
attend two (2) City Council closed session meetings to assist
the City in presenting the offer packages for preapproval by City
Council. We will be prepared to answer any questions about the
appraisal, the right of way acquisition process and how we plan to
address owner or Council concerns about the project’s right-of-
way impacts, if necessary.
TASK 16.7 - PROPERTY OWNER OFFER MEETINGS (2 PER
OWNER)
Once offers are City approved and the City sets just compensation
by signing the appraisal summary statements, HJA Right of Way
Agents will present purchase offers in person to each property
owners. If owners do not sign at offer presentation, we will
set a follow up meeting in person to follow up on the owner’s
consideration of the offer. We will continue to coordinate with
each owner in person, by phone, email or whatever method each
owner prefers until we are able to reach amicable agreements
and collect owner signatures on the Agreement, deed and any
additional documentation that may be needed based on the
specifics of the property. We will coordinate and work closely
with the City and project team to ensure that all agreements and
negotiations are preapproved before accommodating changes
to the initial offers. For purchase efforts that do not culminate in
mutually acceptable amicable agreements, we can amend our
scope and fee to coordinate with the City Attorney’s office with
any required Necessity Hearing scheduling.
TASK 16.8 - ATTEND TWO (2) CITY COUNCIL CLOSED
SESSION MEETINGS (AUTHORIZE PAYMENT)
Consor’s project manager and HJA project management will
attend two (2) City Council closed session meetings to assist staff
in presenting final settlements for approval by City Council. We
will be prepared to answer any questions about negotiations and
support any settlements with data and reason.
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TASK 16.9 - ROW AGREEMENTS AND CREATE ESCROW
ACCOUNTS
The Consor team will work with First American Title Company
in San Luis Obispo on processing all escrows. For those owners
who reach final agreements, we would process all documents for
necessary approvals and coordinate escrows, title insurance, and
closings. It is always our goal to reach cooperative agreements
in lieu of eminent domain litigation on the City’s behalf. We have
a great track record of successfully reaching agreements on the
agency’s behalf, minimizing or eliminating the need for eminent
domain action.
TASK 16 DELIVERABLES:
>Draft, Draft Final and Final Right-of-way needs map (PDF)
>One draft submittal of legal descriptions and exhibit maps
>One signed and sealed submittal of legal descriptions and
exhibits map
>Field staking of right of way takes
>Point plot exhibits showing the right of way take stake
locations.
>Attendance and meeting notes at two (2) meetings with
impacted Property Owners
>Appraisals for each permanent take of right-of-way (estimate
15 parcels)
>Draft Offer Packages (estimate 15 packages)
>Attendance at two (2) City Council closed session meetings
(offers)
>Attendance and meeting notes at two (2) meetings with
impacted Property Owners to present offers
>Attendance at two (2) City Council closed session meetings
(authorize payment)
>Creation of Escrow accounts (estimate 15 accounts)
Task 17.0 - 65% PS&E Package
TASK 17.1 – 65% ROADWAY DESIGN AND PLANS
Consor will prepare design plans based on the approved 50%
Plans developed in Phase I. The Title Sheet will include the
appropriate City project identification, as well as a sheet schedule,
a vicinity map, the project legend, general notes, project control
points, and appropriate signature approval blocks. The roadway
Typical Section Sheet will include the roadway structural section
as designed, and the recommendations of the Geotechnical
Report indicating the R-value. Plan, Profile, and Superelevation
sheets will be produced. The plan view will delineate the general
roadway improvements and pavement dimensions. Geometric
information, tied to the project control points, will be shown to
sufficiently describe both the horizontal and vertical alignments.
Utility locations, re-grading and conforming details will be shown.
Roadway design will be performed in AutoCAD Civil 3D highway
design package utilizing Caltrans drafting standards. Plan sheets
will be prepared in AutoCAD (DWG) file format. Details necessary
to construct the roadway, including grading, drainage, pavement
structural sections, etc. will be developed.
The roadway design will be prepared in accordance with City
Standards and the Caltrans Highway Design Manual. All plans
will be signed by the civil engineer (registered in the state
of California) in responsible charge of the design. Our team
estimates the project plans to consist of the following Roadway,
Drainage, Stormwater Treatment, Signal/Lighting, Wet Utility Plan
Sheets
>Title Sheet - 1
>Typical Cross Sections - 5
>Project Control - 5
>Layout - 12
>Profile and Superelevation Diagram - 7
>Construction Details - 14
>Contour Grading - 12
>Erosion Control Plans and Quantities - 12
>Drainage Plans - 12
>Drainage Profiles - 16
>Drainage Details - 4
>Drainage Quantities - 2
>Utility Plans - 9
>Construction Area Signs - 1
>Stage Construction Plans - 5
>Traffic Handling Plans, Details and Quantities - 28
>Pavement Delineation Plans, Details and Quantities – 12
>Slurry Seal Limits Plans - 2
>Sign Plans, Details and Quantities - 10
>Summary of Roadway Item Quantities - 2
>Lighting, Signal Modification and Electrical Plans, Details and
Quantities - 28
>Landscape and Irrigation Plans, Details and Quantities - 28
TASK 17.2 - 65% DRAINAGE AND STORMWATER PLANS
The 50% drainage and stormwater plans will be updated to
incorporate comments and revisions from Phase I. HDR will lead
the revisions to these plans. The team will coordinate the location
of the existing and relocated utilities with HDR to avoid conflicts
with the roadway drainage system and the location of the
stormwater treatment areas.
TASK 17.3 - 65% WET UTILITY PLANS
Our scope assumes that the existing sewer line located within
existing Elks Lane will be relocated along the new Elks Lane
alignment. We have also assumed that the water line in Elks Lane
will be relocated as well. Plan and Profile sheets will be advanced
based on comments from the City water and wastewater staff
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and detail sheets will be created. Both will be included in the 65%
plans submittal.
TASK 17.4 - 65% BRIDGE AND RETAINING WALL PLANS
Consor will prepare structural design calculations on the
preferred bridge and adjacent walls alternative identified in
the approved Bridge Type Selection Report. The design will be
prepared in accordance with the Caltrans Bridge Design Manuals
and Load Resistance Factor Design following AASHTO LRFD Bridge
Specifications, 8th Edition with the California Amendments. For
seismic design, Caltrans Seismic Design Criteria (Version 2.0) will
be followed. Other references that Consor will follow are Caltrans
Division of Structures “Bridge Memo to Designers”, “Bridge
Design Aids”, “Bridge Design Details” and the “Office of Specially
Funded Projects Information and Procedure Guide”. Our partner
Apexx will prepare detailed plans for the preferred aesthetic
treatments on the bridge elements as part of this task. Our team
estimates the project plans to consist of the following Structure
Plan Sheets:
Prado Road Mainline Bridge Sheets
>General Plan (1)
>Deck Contour (1)
>Structure Plan (2)
>Foundation Plan (2)
>Abutment Layouts (2)
>Retaining Wall Layout (4)
>Retaining Wall Details (6)
>Abutment Details (3)
>Bent Layouts (3)
>Bent Details (3)
>Typical Section (2)
>Girder Layout (3)
>Girder Details (4)
>Barrier Details (1)
>Aesthetic Details (4)
>Log of Test Boring Details (1)
Prado Road/US 101 Off-Ramp Bridge Sheets
>General Plan (1)
>Deck Contour (1)
>Foundation Plan (1)
>Abutment Layouts (1)
>Retaining Wall Layout (2)
>Retaining Wall Details (2)
>Abutment Details (2)
>Bent Layouts (2)
>Bent Details (2)
>Typical Section (1)
>Girder Layout (1)
>Girder Details (1)
>Barrier Details (1)
>Aesthetic Details (2)
>Log of Test Boring Details (1)
Prado Road/US 101 On-Ramp Bridge Sheets
>General Plan (1)
>Deck Contour (1)
>Foundation Plan (1)
>Abutment Layouts (1)
>Retaining Wall Layout (2)
>Retaining Wall Details (2)
>Abutment Details (2)
>Bent Layouts (2)
>Bent Details (2)
>Typical Section (1)
>Girder Layout (1)
>Girder Details (1)
>Barrier Details (1)
>Aesthetic Details (2)
>Log of Test Boring Details (1)
TASK 17.5 - 65% LANDSCAPE PLANS
The 50% Landscape plans will be advanced to a 65% level based
on the preferred alternative determined in Phase I. Planting and
irrigation plans, details, and notes in general conformance to City,
Caltrans, standards, and formatting, as applicable will be updated.
Planting Plans will provide plant schedule, planting types, sizes,
quantities, and locations. We will include a Tree Protection and
Replacement Plan to meet the project’s needs in this submittal as
well. Updated erosion control hydroseed mix designs and notes
for use in the erosion control plans will be provided. Irrigation
plans will provide irrigation equipment types, layout, and water
demand calculations as required for landscape water efficiency
ordinances and Caltrans review. The irrigation plans development
will assume that a point of connection is available for use.
TASK 17.6 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS LIST
Consor will use the most current version of the Standard Special
Provisions available from Caltrans and will edit the Standard
Special Provisions to meet the requirements for this specific
project. The special provisions document will be developed using
Microsoft Word and edited and complied according to Caltrans
standards. Our assumption is the project would be advertised,
awarded and administered by the City and as such the City would
provide the front end boiler plate for the project prior to the 90%
PS&E submittal.
TASK 17.7 - 65% ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE
An Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Construction Cost will be
prepared as part of the 65% submittal. One set of quantities for
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the roadway, structures, drainage, stormwater treatment, lighting
and signals, landscaping, and wet utilities will be completed. Unit
prices will be assigned utilizing Caltrans bid data, recent City bid
data, and our judgement. Caltrans BEES items will be used.
TASK 17.8 - DRAFT FINAL BRIDGE DESIGN HYDRAULICS
REPORT
HDR will update the San Luis Obispo Creek hydraulic analysis
developed for the Preliminary Floodplain and Bridge Design
Hydraulic Study (BDHS) Report, using the 65% design information,
including documenting Project impacts on the floodplain. HDR
will update the bridge scour analysis to determine the scour
potential according to the methodology specified in the FHWA
HEC-18 and HEC-20 manuals. HDR will make recommendations
on the need for scour countermeasures for the proposed
improvements per the FHWA HEC-23 and Caltrans’ HDM.
TASK 17.9 - DRAFT FINAL STORMWATER DATA REPORT
A Stormwater Data Report will be prepared and will summarize
the Project impacts on water quality and recommended BMPs.
We will propose the permanent stormwater treatment BMPs
for the Project. The report will be based on the Phase I report
and will be updated with the development of the PS&E. HDR will
perform detailed calculations to prepare the design and detail
usage of the treatment BMPs.
TASK 17.10 - DRAFT DRAINAGE REPORT
The team will review and research available data on the existing
and proposed drainage facilities and will prepare design
calculations to assess the capacity of the proposed drainage
systems. A Drainage Report will be prepared to evaluate the
hydrologic and hydraulic conditions of the proposed drainage
systems to accommodate the proposed Project improvements.
The report will document the hydrologic and hydraulic design
criteria as well as the procedures used for the drainage design.
The results and design recommendations will be
summarized in the Drainage Report, which is expected to
include the following:
>Evaluation of the existing conditions, including:
• Research into downstream controlling conditions for
locations where the Project connects directly to off-
site storm drains,
• Evaluation of inlet interception capacities for systems
impacted by the Project, and
• Hydraulic analyses of proposed hydraulic conditions
for systems impacted by the Project;
>Identification of drainage deficiencies;
>Unusual and special conditions;
>Evaluation of spread widths at proposed inlets;
>Improvements to address drainage deficiencies; and
>Drainage mapping.
TASK 17.11 - DRAFT FINAL FOUNDATION AND
GEOTECHNICAL REPORT
The geotechnical services for Phase II will include a Geotechnical
Design Report (GDR), Foundation Report (FR) for both the Earth
Retaining Structures and the US 101 OC/Ramp structures. This is
consistent with Caltrans project requirements.
Task 17.11.1 - Draft Geotechnical Design Report (GDR)
This work will include planning, field exploration, laboratory
testing, and performing geotechnical analyses for preparation
of the GDR. Field exploration will also be performed under this
task for the proposed earth retaining structures and overcrossing
structure and ramps. The scope of the field exploration and
testing programs assumes that the work will be performed under
a single mobilization and effort.
>Submit a Field Exploration Plan showing the locations
and depth of borings and describing the field work to be
performed. Prepare and submit a Caltrans Encroachment
Permit (Dual Permit) application for work within the Caltrans
right-of-way that will address field work. An encroachment
permit will also be submitted for work within the City of San
Luis Obispo right-of-way. Prepare a health and safety plan
(HASP) for the field work, visit the site to mark the locations
of borings and contact Underground Services Alert (USA) to
mark utilities prior to beginning the field exploration program.
Yeh will then coordinate field exploration with the drilling
and traffic control subcontractors, update the encroachment
permit from Caltrans or the City if needed, obtain well permits
for applicable borings from San Luis Obispo County.
>Perform a field exploration program for the proposed
improvements. Traffic control will be provided by a
subcontractor (Avila Traffic Safety of Atascadero, California)
Historical Data and Field Exploration Plan
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and will follow the Caltrans and City approved traffic control
plan(s). It is anticipated that lane closures on Prado Road
and Elks Lane will be needed and shoulder closures along
US 101 will be performed. Drilling will be subcontracted to
Britton Exploration of Los Gatos, California. Britton will provide
track-mounted drill rigs equipped with hollow-stem augers,
mud rotary and rock coring equipment to perform the drilling
depending on the location of the borings. Borings will be
sampled with Standard Penetration Test, California Modified,
and Shelby Tube samplers. Rock coring using HQ-size core
barrels will be used once bedrock is encountered. Yeh will log
the borings and recover soil and rock samples for laboratory
testing. The field exploration is expected to occur over a period
of 30 working days. The table below summarizes proposed
borings for the project. Yeh will coordinate with Rincon for
sampling of soil for ADL testing where practicable.
>The final depths and numbers of borings may be varied
depending on the field conditions encountered and the
proposed design layout for Alternative 3A. Borings will be
backfilled with cement bentonite grout and capped with rapid
setting concrete colored black or as approved by the Caltrans
Permit Engineer if they are within the pavement. Borings
within the City right-of-way will be backfilled with either native
cuttings or cement bentonite grout per County well permit
standards. Excess cuttings will be drummed and temporarily
stored near the site and then hauled off for disposal.
>Perform laboratory tests for soil classification, grain size,
strength, compaction, corrosivity, consolidation, and R-values
on selected samples recovered from the borings.
>Yeh will review the data obtained from the field exploration
and laboratory testing, perform preliminary geotechnical
analyses, and prepare a draft Geotechnical Design Report
(GDR) for the design of the embankments, roadway
improvements, pavements, and storm water infiltration. The
report will include the project understanding, work performed,
and a description of the subsurface conditions encountered,
boring logs, laboratory test results, and graphics showing the
site and boring locations. The report will provide conclusions
and recommendations regarding:
• Project description;
• Geotechnical exploration and laboratory testing;
• Geotechnical conditions including:
»Site geology;
»Surface conditions;
»Subsurface conditions encountered;
»Groundwater; and
»Seismic hazards evaluation including site seismic and
ground motion parameters developed from ARS-online,
seismic parameters for slope stability analyses, as well as
potential for fault rupture, liquefaction, and liquefaction
induced lateral spreading.
• Geotechnical analyses and design recommendations for:
»Soil and rock engineering properties;
»Geotechnical model and analyses performed;
»Suitability of the native soil materials encountered for
reuse on-site;
LOCATION NO. BORINGS/DEPTHS PURPOSE NOTES
Pavement borings — various
locations
Up to 6 borings @ 5 and one to
20 ft.
Measure existing pavement
sections, subgrade sampling
Traffic control = lane closure as
needed
Earth Retaining Structures:
NB Off-Ramp, West: 190 ft long
NB Off-Ramp, East: 190 ft long
NB On-Ramp, West: 230 ft long
NB On-Ramp/Auxiliary Lane:
1,600 ft long
6 borings @ 40 ft. Exploration for Earth Retaining
Structures
Traffic Control = Lane or Shoulder
Closure;
Monitoring wells will be installed
in two of the borings with
pressure transducers to record
groundwater levels during design
Overcrossing Structure/Ramps:
4 Abutments and 10 Bents 14 borings @ 150 ft. Exploration for Overcrossing
Structure
Traffic Control = Lane or
Shoulder Closure
Infiltration Test Borings 6 borings up to 10 ft. Exploration and Infiltration
Testing for Storm Water Basins No Traffic Control
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»Subgrade conditions encountered in roadway areas,
suitability to support pavements, and for subexcavation
and stabilization of the subgrade, if needed;
»Site preparation for embankment fill and pavement
areas;
»Allowable slope inclinations for cut slopes and
embankments;
»Erosion and drainage requirements for cut and fill
slopes;
»Earthwork factors for on-site materials used as
compacted fill;
»Overhead sign foundations (if needed);
»Corrosion considerations for culverts and other concrete
substructures;
»Stormwater infiltration data;
»Structural section for asphalt pavements based on
R-value testing and provided traffic indices;
»Notes for Specifications or reference to standard
specifications for materials discussed in the report
(compacted fill, asphalt concrete, base and subbase
courses, bedding, pipe zone, and trench backfill); and
»Notes for Construction and special provisions regarding
temporary slopes, reuse of excavated onsite soil or rock
for retaining walls, and groundwater.
Task 17.11.2 - Draft Foundation Report (FR) for Earth Retaining
Structures
Yeh will prepare a draft Foundation Report (FR) for the design
of earth retaining structures (ERS) for the project. The scope
is based on Consor’s Alternative 3A and may need to be
updated as needed at the end of Phase I. Field exploration
and laboratory testing for the proposed ERS will be performed
under task 17.11.1. The report will provide conclusions and
recommendations regarding:
>Project description including location, wall heights and types;
>Geotechnical exploration and laboratory testing;
>Geotechnical conditions including:
• Site geology;
• Surface conditions; and
• Subsurface conditions encountered;
>Groundwater;
>As-built data;
>Corrosion considerations for the proposed retaining walls;
>Scour;
>Seismic hazards evaluation including ground motion
parameters developed from ARS-online, seismic parameters
for slope stability analyses, as well as the potential for fault
rupture, liquefaction, liquefaction induced lateral spreading,
and seismic slope instability;
>Geotechnical recommendations including:
• Geotechnical design parameters;
• Subexcavation and foundation soil stabilization for retaining
wall areas, if needed;
• Suitable foundation and design recommendations for the
proposed retaining walls based on the preferred wall type.
Spread footing data tables (if needed) for the proposed
walls including factored bearing resistance for the Strength
and Extreme limit states as well as settlement due to net
bearing pressure for the Service limit state. Net allowable
bearing resistance versus footing width for service state
limit;
• Notes for Specifications and Construction or reference to
standard specifications for materials discussed in the report
(compacted fill, foundation preparation).
Task 17.11.3 - Draft Foundation Report (FR) - US 101 OC/Ramps
at Prado Road
Yeh will prepare a draft Foundation Report (FR) for the design of
the US 101 overcrossing structure and ramps. Field exploration
and laboratory testing for the proposed overcrossing and ramp
structures will be performed under task B1. The report will
provide conclusions and recommendations regarding:
>Project Description including location, bridge type, and
foundation type(s);
>Geotechnical exploration and laboratory testing;
>Geotechnical conditions including:
• Site geology;
• Surface conditions; and
• Subsurface conditions encountered;
>Groundwater;
>As-built data;
>Scour data;
>Corrosion test results for the bridge designer use with Caltrans
design methods to select cement type, minimum cement
contents, and cover, and the need for protective coatings on
reinforcement bars;
>Seismic information including ground motion parameters
developed from ARS-online, seismic parameters for slope
stability analyses and abutment design, as well as the potential
for fault rupture, liquefaction, liquefaction induced lateral
spreading, and seismic slope instability;
>Design recommendations for the selected bridge foundation
type such as spread footings, driven piles, rock-socketed and/
or cast-in-drilled hole piles, as needed;
• Shallow foundation design plots of bearing resistance
versus footing width, and tabulated foundation data and
bearing elevations (if needed;
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• Deep foundation design plots of bearing resistance versus
pile depth for requested pile diameters, pile data table,
minimum pile embedment and diameter, pile spacing
and group effects, and specified pile tip elevation for load
demands provided by others (if needed);
• Recommended input parameters and p-y curve models for
use with deep foundation analyses by the bridge designer
(if needed);
>Notes for Specifications and Construction including anticipated
pile driving and/or CIDH drilling conditions as well as
temporary shoring.
TASK 17.12 - SOIL AND GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT
PLAN
This task includes developing a soil sampling plan, conducting
sampling and analysis of the soil and preparing a soil and
groundwater management plan. These scope items are necessary
to comply with Hazard Mitigation Measures HAZ-1 and HAZ-2 of
the approved IS-MND. This task will be led by Rincon with Yeh
providing the drilling for the soil sampling.
A Soil Sampling Work Plan (Work Plan) for evaluating shallow
soil (i.e., 3 feet below ground surface [bgs] or less) for aerially
deposited lead, organochlorine pesticides (OCPs), herbicides, and
arsenic in accordance with Hazard Mitigation Measures HAZ-1
and HAZ-2 in the IS-MND will be developed and submitted to
the City and Caltrans for review and approval. The Work Plan will
detail the proposed sampling locations, depths, and laboratory
analytical testing. The Work Plan will also include a health and
safety plan (HASP), which will outline the procedures that Ricon
field personnel will follow to minimize the potential for health and
safety hazards during the course of work to be performed. The
need for this plan is mandated by federal law.
Soil sampling and analysis will be done in accordance with an
approved Soil Sampling Work Plan. Rincon will provide qualified
personnel to collect soil samples for environmental analysis from
the 32 proposed geotechnical borings and to advance and collect
soil samples from one additional hand auger boring to a depth of
3 feet bgs.
It is assumed that soil sampling and analysis required in the Work
Plan will include the following:
>Advancing one boring to 3 feet bgs using a stainless-steel hand
auger.
>Collection of soil samples at 0.5, 1.0, and 3.0 feet bgs from
up to 32 soil borings that will be advanced at the project by
others as part of a geotechnical investigation.
>Analysis of up to 66 soil samples for total lead by United
States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) test method
6020; 33 soil samples for OCPs by USEPA test method 8081A
and herbicides by USEPA test method 8151A; and eight soil
samples for total arsenic by USEPA test method 6020 on a
standard 10 business day turnaround time.
>Additional analysis of up to 15 soil samples for soluble lead
by the Waste Extraction Text for the Soluble Threshold Limit
Concentration or by the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching
Procedure on a standard 10 business day turnaround time.
>Environmental sampling activities will not exceed 13 field days.
>Samples collected at 3.0 feet bgs will be held at the laboratory
and analyzed, if needed based upon the results of the
shallower soil samples. Costs for analysis of these samples is
not included in this estimate.
A Soil Sampling and Analysis Report summarizing the results
of the field activities performed and including tabulated data,
figures, and recommendations for additional assessment or
remediation of impacted soil identified during the investigation, if
applicable will be prepared. The Soil Sampling and Analysis Report
will be submitted to the City and Caltrans for preliminary review
and revised in response to up to two rounds of consolidated
comments.
In accordance with Hazard Mitigation Measure HAZ-1 and
HAZ-2 and based on the location of the project within a known
tetrachloroethylene (PCE) groundwater plume, the team will
prepare a Soil and Groundwater Management Plan (SGMP) for
the project that will include measures for the on-site handling and
management of impacted soils, groundwater, or other impacted
wastes, if encountered, and for reducing hazards to construction
workers and off-site receptors during construction. The SGMP
will establish remedial measures and/or soil and groundwater
management practices to ensure construction worker safety, the
health of future workers and visitors, and prevent the off-site
migration of contaminants from the site. These measures and
practices may include, but are not limited to:
>Stockpile management, including stormwater pollution
prevention and the installation of best management practices;
>Collection of and analyzing groundwater samples during
dewatering;
>Proper transportation and disposal procedures of impacted
soil, groundwater, or other impacted materials in accordance
with applicable regulations, including California Code of
Regulations (CCR) Title 22;
>Monitoring and reporting; and
>A health and safety plan for contractors working at the site
that addresses the safety and health hazards of each phase
of site construction activities with the requirements and
procedures for employee protection and outlines proper soil
and groundwater handling procedures and health and safety
requirements to minimize worker and public exposure to
hazardous materials during construction.
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The SGMP will also serve as a contingency plan to address
potential impacts related to known petroleum pipelines present
on the project in accordance with Hazard Mitigation Measure
HAZ-3.
The SGMP will be submitted to the City and Caltrans for
preliminary review and revised in response to up to two rounds
of consolidated comments,. Subsequent to the approval of the
City and Caltrans, the SGMP will be submitted to the California
Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) for their review
and approval prior and revised in response to up to one round of
comments from the DTSC.
TASK 17.13 - RESPONSE TO COMMENTS (2)
A Draft 65% Submittal will be made to the City and Caltrans for
their review. Our team has assumed we will receive consolidated
comments. We will address these comments and submit a Draft
Final 65% submittal, which will be reviewed. Upon receiving the
second set of consolidated comments, the team will address the
applicable comments and submit a Final 65% submittal. At each
submittal, our team will prepare a comment response form. The
form will include the location of the comment, a summary of the
comment, who is responsible for the response, and the response
to the comment.
TASK 17.14 – CALTRANS 65% CONSTRUCTABILITY
REVIEW
We will coordinate with Caltrans design oversight staff to
schedule and conduct the Caltrans 65% Constructability Review.
This task includes meeting coordination, attendance, presenting
the project at the meeting, producing meeting notes and
developing a response to comments.
TASK 17.15 - 65% SUBMITTAL TO OSFP
Consor will assemble and submit the 65% plans to Caltrans OSFP
for review. Submittals and review duration is expected to be in
accordance with the OSFP Information and Procedures Guide.
TASK 17.16 - REGULATORY PERMITTING
Consor and Rincon will take the lead in assisting the City to obtain
necessary permits for the project. We will prepare draft permit
applications/notifications including supporting graphics and
technical write-ups, attend agency meetings, as required, prepare
meeting materials, and provide general regulatory and technical
advice.
Based on our understanding of the project, we assume that the
following permits will be required for this project: LSAA from
CDFW and WDRs Permit from RWQCB. We also assume, based
on review of the Natural Environment Study and IS- MND, that a
Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (HMMP) will be required
to address minor impacts to riparian vegetation. Other possible
permits necessary may include a Nationwide Permit (NWP) from
the United States Army Corps of Engineers and filing notification
of the project with the RWQCB or submittal of an application
for Water Quality Certification if the applicable NWP is not pre-
certified. This may also trigger the need for federal Endangered
Species Act consultation(s) with the United States Fish and
Wildlife Service and/or National Marine Fisheries Service. At this
time, however, we assume that all work would occur outside
federal jurisdiction.
TASK 17 DELIVERABLES
>Draft, Draft Final and Final 65% Plans (Roadway, Structures,
Drainage, Stormwater treatment, Signals/Lighting, Landscape,
Wet Utilities, Aesthetic Details) (PDF)
>Comment Response Matrix (2)
>Engineers Opinion of Probable Cost
>List of Caltrans Technical Special Provisions Draft Final Bridge
Design Hydraulics Report (PDF)
>Draft Final Stormwater Data Report (PDF)
>Draft Drainage Report (PDF)
>Draft Geotechnical Design Report (GDR) (PDF)
>Draft Foundation Reports (FR) for ERS and US 101 OC/Ramps
(PDF)
>Draft and Final Soil Sampling Work Plan (PDF)
>Draft and Final Soil Sampling Analysis Report (PDF)
>Draft and Final SGMP (PDF)
>65% Caltrans Constructability Review Submittal
>65% Submittal to Caltrans OSFP
>Completed permit application forms and exhibits as noted
above (i.e., LSAA notification and WDRs Permit application).
>Draft and final HMMP.
>Meeting(s) minutes with regulatory agencies and the City
Task 18.0 - Final Aesthetic Development
This task includes finalizing the Aesthetic vision for the Prado
Road corridor and gaining consensus for that vision from
City staff, Caltrans, and the City Advisory Boards, such as the
Architecture Review Committee, City Planning Commission,
Downtown SLO, and the Chamber of Commerce.
TASK 18.1 - FINAL RENDERINGS OF AESTHETIC
TREATMENTS
During Phase I, the vision for the corridor will have been
determined through input from City staff, Caltrans and the
Public. Items such as Aesthetic Lighting, Decorative treatments
for Bridge Supports and railings, Hardscape and Landscape for
the roadway medians and buffer areas, and decorative and
contrasting elements applied to the sidewalks and bicycle paths
will have been incorporated into renderings. During this task,
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the renderings will be finalized. We will produce a Draft Final
Rendering of the preferred alternative to present to City Staff,
Caltrans, and City Advisory Bodies. Our scope assumes that the
preferred option determined in Phase I will not require significant
revisions as part of this task. The construction plans and details
for the treatments will be developed as part of the various PS&E
packages as part of Phase II.
TASK 18.2 - CITY/CALTRANS REVIEW MEETING (1)
The team will meet with City and Caltrans staff to review the
Draft Final renderings of the preferred alternative. It is assumed
that Caltrans Landscape Architects will be in attendance at this
meeting.
TASK 18.3 - ADVISORY BODY PRESENTATION AND
RENDERINGS
Our team will prepare a presentation to be shown to a maximum
of four (4) Advisory Board Meetings. The presentation would be
similar to the one given at the public meeting and Advisory Body
meetings in Phase I. Although the graphics would be updated
to the preferred alternative. It is anticipated that Apexx would
present the Vision for the corridor and the technical team
would be there as support. We have assumed that the aesthetic
treatments would be presented at the Advisory Body meetings
discussed in Task 22.
TASK 18.4 - FINAL AESTHETIC REPORT
Upon receiving comments from City and Caltrans staff and City
Advisory Board members, we will address the feedback and
update the Aesthetics Report prepared in Phase I. Renderings
and cost estimates will be updated as well as documenting
the feedback received. Our scope assumes two rounds of
consolidated comments on the Final Aesthetics Report.
TASK 18 DELIVERABLES
>Final Renderings for Preferred Alternative
>Attendance, Agenda and Meeting Notes for one meeting with
City Staff and Caltrans Staff
>Presentation development for City Advisory Body meetings
>Draft Final and Final Aesthetic Report (PDF)
Task 19.0 - 90% PS&E Submittal
TASK 19.1 - INDEPENDENT STRUCTURES CHECK
Consor will address comments from the 65% submittal and
update the PS&E accordingly. Once comments have been
incorporated, Consor will perform an independent design
check of the structure plans in conformance with usual Caltrans
bridge design procedures. The check will involve a completely
independent analysis of the project using the unchecked bridge
detailed plans and 65% roadway plans by a licensed engineer that
has not been intimately involved in the design.
The independent check engineer will prepare an independent
set of calculations. A plan set will be marked up following
Consor’s QA/QC Manual. Based upon the independent check and
agreement to revisions by the checker and designer, the plans will
be revised. Independent check comments are summarized, and
resolutions are documented.
TASK 19.2 - 90% ROADWAY, SIGNAL/LIGHTING DESIGN &
PLANS
After the 65% review is completed and all comments have been
compiled, Consor will make necessary revisions to the roadway
plans in accordance with those comments and prepare a
response to all comments following the required format used in
Caltrans review processes.
Once comments from the 65% submittal have been incorporated,
Consor will perform an independent check of the roadway plans.
An engineer that has not been involved in the design will perform
a completely independent analysis of the project details using the
65% plans. This is an important part of the team’s QA/QC Plan.
Based upon the independent check and agreement to revisions
by the checker and designer, the plans will be revised. The Project
Manager will ensure that all comments are adequately addressed
and resolved.
TASK 19.3 - 90% DRAINAGE AND STORMWATER PLANS
Drainage and Stormwater treatment plans will be updated to
incorporate comments from the 65% review. A review of the plan
sheets will be completed to verify conflicts with underground
utilities have been minimized or avoided.
TASK 19.4 - 90% WET UTILITY PLANS
The Consor Wet Utility Team will advance the plans forward to
90% completion. Modifications will be incorporated into the
plans. A Senior level engineer will review the wet utility plans to
look for conflicts with other project elements and perform an
independent check of the design details.
TASK 19.5 - 90% STRUCTURES PLANS
After the 65% review is completed, comments from the City and
Caltrans have been compiled and the independent structures
check comments have been reconciled Consor will make
necessary revisions to the structure plans in accordance with
those comments and prepare a response to all comments.
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TASK 19.6 - 90% LANDSCAPE PLANS
Following the conclusion of the 65% review meeting Wallace
Group will work with the project team to produce a Comment
Resolution form which will assemble the written/reconciled 65%
PS&E comments received. Designers will record responses to
comments as well as record final dispositions that verify final
dispositions have been implemented.
The 65% plans will be updated to a 90% submittal level based on
appropriate written comments received in the prior submittal.
Comments are expected to be refinements of prior work/
concepts and new or significant concept revisions are not
expected or included in this scope of work.
An internal QA/QC review will be completed for the submittal and
these records will be made available. Following the incorporation
of applicable revisions and final design edits the bid documents
will be stamped draft 90% and presented.
TASK 19.7 - 90% AESTHETIC FEATURE PLANS
The aesthetic features plans that were prepared during the 65%
plan tasks will be updated based on comments received from
the City and Caltrans. A review of the aesthetics plans will be
completed as part of this phase to assess the constructability of
the aesthetic features.
TASK 19.8 - DRAFT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Consor will prepare edited Technical Special Provisions utilizing
the 90% project plans. The special provisions will be prepared
in accordance with the most current version of the Caltrans
Standard Specifications..
TASK 19.9 - 90% ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE AND
JUSTIFICATION MEMORANDUM
Two independent sets of quantity calculations will be prepared
by individuals experienced in this work. The quantity calculations
will be organized and detailed for use by field inspectors during
construction.
Standard Caltrans summary sheets will be used for quantity
calculations, aiding in facilitating the review process and use by
the construction personnel. Bridge quantity estimators must
agree within tolerances prescribed in Chapter 11 of the Caltrans
Bridge Design Aids Manual. Any deviations will be resolved and
the Marginal Estimate sheet will be prepared. Unit prices will
be applied to each contract item resulting in the Engineer’s
Estimate of Probable Construction Cost (Estimate). Prices used
will be based on the latest available data from the City and
Caltrans, reflecting the location of the project and the quantity of
each item. The estimate will be segregated into two categories:
roadway and bridge. Non-participating costs, if federal funds
will be used, will also be segregated. Five percent of the total
estimate will be added for contingencies, per current Caltrans
guidelines, and an additional City contingency will be added to
effectively administer the project.
Consor will prepare a brief memorandum describing fluctuations
to the costs associated with the project between 65% and 90%
submittals. We will document the process used for determining
the quantity of items and include the back up information
regarding the unit prices for each item. This information will be
summarized in a Justification Memorandum and submitted with
the 90% Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Construction Costs.
TASK 19.10 - FINAL BRIDGE HYDRAULICS, STORMWATER
DATA, DRAINAGE REPORTS
This task includes our team preparing responses and
incorporating revisions, as appropriate, to the Bridge Design
Hydraulics, Stormwater Data, and Drainage Reports. Our scope
includes two rounds of comments from the City and Caltrans.
TASK 19.11 - FINAL GEOTECHNICAL REPORT (GDR),
FOUNDATION REPORT (FR) AND LOG OF TEST BORINGS
19.11.1 Final Geotechnical Design Report (GDR)
The final Geotechnical Design Report (GDR) incorporating review
comments, as appropriate from the City , and Caltrans. It is not
anticipated that the final report would incorporate evaluating
additional alternatives, information or recommendations for
improvements that are not described in this proposal. Up to two
rounds of review are anticipated for the deliverable.
19.11.2 Final Foundation Report (FR) for Earth Retaining
Structures
The final Foundation Report incorporating review comments,
as appropriate from the City, and Caltrans for the ERS on
the project. It is not anticipated that the final report would
incorporate evaluating additional alternatives, information or
recommendations for improvements that are not described in
this proposal. Up to two rounds of review are anticipated for the
deliverable.
19.11.3 Final Foundation Report (FR) for US 101 Overcrossing at
Prado Road
The final Foundation Report for the US 101 overcrossing structure
at Prado Road incorporating review comments, as appropriate
from the City, and Caltrans. It is not anticipated that the final
report would incorporate evaluating additional alternatives,
information or recommendations for improvements that are
not described in this proposal. Up to two rounds of review are
anticipated for the deliverable.
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19.11.4 Log of Test Borings (LOTB)
Yeh will prepare and submit a Log of Test Borings (LOTB) sheets
including layout sheet(s) of the borings (using the project
stationing and plans provided by the client) and boring profile
sheets in accordance with Caltrans guidelines. Draft and final
versions of the project LOTB’s will be submitted. The plan can be
presented on the City’s project border if requested. LOTBs for the
earth retaining structures and overcrossing structure and ramps
will be provided.
TASK 19.12 - LEED/ENVISION SUBMISSION PACKAGE
Based on the determination of the Feasibility Memorandum
and Public Input from Phase I, the Consor team will prepare a
submission package for either LEED or Envision or Greenroads
for evaluation of the sustainability of the project. We will submit
a draft copy of the package for the City to provide comments.
Those comments will be incorporated as appropriate and a final
submittal package will be provided to the City for submission.
Each program has a cost to submit, and these costs are not
included in this scope of work.
TASK 19.13 - SUSTAINABILITY MEMORANDUM
The Sustainability Memorandum that was prepared during Phase
I will be updated to reflect the approved project and discuss
material types, construction techniques, and traffic control
that have been incorporated into the project to reduce GHG
emissions and limit environmental impact. A draft final report
will be submitted to the City for comment. Comments will be
incorporated as appropriate and a final report will be submitted.
TASK 19.14 - RESPONSE TO 3RD PARTY REVIEW
COMMENTS AND MEETINGS (3)
The City will be contracting separately with a 3rd party to review
the 90% submittal. Our team will meet virtually with the 3rd party
reviewers and the City to review the submittal and subsequent
comments. We envision the first meeting will be a walk-through
of the prepared plans, technical special provisions, and estimate,
including discussing special details, specifications or items. The
second meeting will focus on a review of the comments provided
and our team’s responses. The third meeting will be prior to our
final 90% submittal to discuss the 3rd party’s final comments and
how our team will address those comments. At each submittal,
our team will prepare a comment response form. The form
will include the location of the comment, a summary of the
comment, who is responsible for the response, and the response
to the comment.
TASK 19.15 - RESPONSE TO CITY/CALTRANS REVIEW
COMMENTS (2)
A Draft 90% Submittal will be made to the City and Caltrans for
their review. Our team has assumed we will receive consolidated
comments. We will address these comments and submit a Draft
Final 90% submittal, which will be reviewed. Upon receiving the
second set of consolidated comments, the team will address the
applicable comments and submit a Final 90% submittal. At each
submittal, our team will prepare a comment response form. The
form will include the location of the comment, a summary of the
comment, who is responsible for the response, and the response
to the comment.
TASK 19.16 – CALTRANS SAFETY REVIEW
We will coordinate with Caltrans design oversight staff to
schedule and conduct the Caltrans Safety Review. This task
includes meeting coordination, attendance, presenting the
project at the meeting, producing meeting notes and developing
a response to comments.
TASK 19.17 – CALTRANS 90% CONSTRUCTABILITY
REVIEW
Consor will utilize our in-house construction management staff
to perform a comprehensive constructability review on the 90%
plans. We will coordinate with Caltrans design oversight staff to
schedule and conduct the Caltrans 90% Constructability Review.
This task includes meeting coordination, attendance, presenting
the project at the meeting, producing meeting notes and
developing a response to comments.
TASK 19.18 – PREPARE WORKING DAY CONSTRUCTION
SCHEDULE
Consor will prepare a construction schedule to estimate the
number of working days to be included in the construction
contract. The schedule will be done using Microsoft Project,
unless the City prefers another format. The schedule will also
be provided to the Resident Engineer for their use during
construction.
TASK 19.19 - 90% SUBMITTAL TO OSFP
Consor will assemble and submit the 90% PS&E (Initial PS&E)
to Caltrans OSFP for review. Submittals and review duration is
expected to be in accordance with the OSFP Information and
Procedures Guide.
TASK 19.20 PEER REVIEW CALTRANS SIGN STRUCTURE
PS&E PACKAGE
Caltrans will be preparing a PS&E package for the construction of
a new permanent changeable message sign near the Prado Road
Interchange project. As part of this task, Consor will conduct a
peer review of Caltrans 90% PS&E package for the improvements.
We have anticipated two reviews of Caltrans’ package.
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TASK 19 DELIVERABLES
>Half Size (11x17) 90% Plans
>90% Technical Special Provisions
>Design and Independent Check Calculations
>90% Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Construction Cost and
Justification Memorandum
>Final Bridge Design Hydraulics Report (PDF)
>Final Stormwater Data Report (PDF)
>Final Drainage Report (PDF)
>Final Geotechnical Design Report (GDR)
>Final Foundation Report (FR) for Earth Retaining Structures
>Final Foundation Report (FR) for US 101 Overcrossing at Prado
Road
>Draft and Final LEED/Envision submittal package (PDF)
>Draft final and Final Sustainability Memorandum (PDF)
>Attendance at three (3) virtual meetings with City 3rd Party
Review consultant
>Response to Comment Forms – 3rd Party Review
>Response to Comment Forms – City and Caltrans Review
>Working Day Construction Schedule
>Quantity Calculations and Independent Quantity Calculations
>Quantity Summary Sheets
>QA/QC Documentation including Independent Design Check
>Caltrans Safety Review Documentation
>Caltrans Constructability Review Documentation
>Draft and Final 90% Submittal to OSFP
>Two reviews of Caltrans 90% Sign PS&E package
Task 20.0 - 100% PS&E Submittal
TASK 20.1 - 100% ROADWAY, SIGNALS/LIGHTING,
DRAINAGE, STORMWATER TREATMENT, LANDSCAPE,
WET UTILITIES, AESTHETIC DETAILS & STRUCTURE
PLANS
The 90% plans will be revised based on comments received
from the 90% submittal and reviewed for compatibility between
portions of work and design disciplines, including a Road Plan
Review as described in the Caltrans Memo to Designers 2-25.
YEH will also review plans, specifications and provide general
consultation within the proposed level of effort to check
whether the recommendations of the geotechnical report were
incorporated into the design and construction documents, and
to assist with preparation/verification of the geotechnical aspects
of the specifications. Consor will perform a QA/QC review prior
to the submittals listed above being transmitted to the City,
and Caltrans. The review of the Draft PS&E will be performed
by a senior level engineer for uniformity, compatibility, and
constructability. Separate QA/QC reviews will be done for the on
the entire PS&E package. Consor will incorporate comments and
submit 100% plans to the City and Caltrans.
TASK 20.2 - DRAFT FINAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Consor will update the 90% Technical Special Provisions as
necessary based on comments received and changes made for
the 100% project plans. It is assumed the City will perform a final
review on Boilerplate language and provide any updated language
that needs to be incorporated.
TASK 20.3 - ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE AND JUSTIFICATION
MEMORANDUM
Consor will update the 90% construction Cost Estimate as
necessary based on comments received and changes made
for the 100% project plans. We do not anticipate there to be
appreciable changes in the item costs at the 100% submittal.
However, if due to delays in the project or unforeseen
circumstances beyond the control of Consor, we will update
the Justification Memorandum to provide reasons for the cost
revisions.
TASK 20.4 – RESIDENT ENGINEER FILE
Consor will prepare the resident engineer (RE) file according
to Chapter 15 of the Caltrans Project Development Procedures
Manual (PDPM). Consor will also utilize PDPM Appendix GG to
ensure all items are included in the RE file as appropriate for
the project. The RE file will include any pertinent project data
required to administer the construction contract. The information
will be compiled in two separate binders, one for the City and one
to be passed onto the resident engineer in the field administering
the construction contract.
TASK 20.5 - RESPONSE TO CITY/CALTRANS REVIEW
COMMENTS (2)
A Draft 100% Submittal will be made to the City and Caltrans for
their review. Our team has assumed we will receive consolidated
comments. We will address these comments and submit a Draft
Final 100% submittal, which will be reviewed. Upon receiving the
second set of consolidated comments, the team will address the
applicable comments and submit a Final 100% submittal. At each
submittal, our team will prepare a comment response form. The
form will include the location of the comment, a summary of the
comment, who is responsible for the response, and the response
to the comment.
TASK 20 DELIVERABLES
>Response to Comments Forms – City and Caltrans review
>11”x17” project plans (PDF)
>Draft special provisions (PDF)
>Engineer’s estimate and (PDF)
>Cross-sections at 50-foot intervals
>QA/QC Documentation
>Roadway earthwork calculations
>Resident Engineer File (PDF)
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Detailed Scope
Task 21.0 - Final PS&E Package
TASK 21.1 - STAMPED AND SIGNED PROJECT PLANS
The100% plans will be revised based on comments received
from the 100% submittal. Each plan sheet will be electronically
stamped and signed by the Engineer/Architect in Responsible
Charge of the elements contained on the specific sheet.
TASK 21.2 - STAMPED AND SIGNED TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
The technical special provisions will be electronically stamped and
signed by the Engineer/Architect in responsible charge for the
development of the various specifications section. Stamped and
signed specifications will be submitted to the City and Caltrans.
TASK 21.3 - ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE AND JUSTIFICATION
MEMO
Consor will update the 100% construction Cost Estimate as
necessary based on comments received and changes made
for the 100% project plans. We do not anticipate there to be
appreciable changes in the item costs at the Final submittal.
However, if due to delays in the project or unforeseen
circumstances beyond the control of Consor, we will update
the Justification Memorandum to provide reasons for the cost
revisions.
TASK 21.4 - RESPONSE TO CITY/CALTRANS REVIEW
COMMENTS (1)
A Draft Final Submittal will be made to the City and Caltrans for
their review. Our team has assumed we will receive one set of
consolidated comments. We will address these comments and
submit a Final Stamped and Signed PS&E submittal. At each
submittal, our team will prepare a comment response form. The
form will include the location of the comment, a summary of the
comment, who is responsible for the response, and the response
to the comment.
TASK 21 DELIVERABLES
>Response to Comments Form – City and Caltrans review
>Stamped and Signed project plans (PDF)
>Stamped and Signed special provisions (PDF and MS Word)
>Engineer’s Estimate and Justification Memorandum (PDF)
Task 22.0 - Advisory Body Assistance - Phase II
As the design progresses it is important to check in with City
advisory bodies to inform them of the progress and provide
them with the opportunity to provide input. During this Task, the
Consor team will attend meetings, provide preparation sessions
with staff, provide technical content for staff reports, and support
City staff. Our scope assumes that the team will attend four (4)
Advisory Body meetings. The renderings, conceptual exhibits,
and technical content will be developed in various other Tasks in
Phase II.
TASK 22.1 - ATTEND FOUR (4) MEETINGS IN PERSON
The Consor Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager, Bridge
Project Engineer will be in attendance at four Advisory Body
meetings throughout Phase II. The Advisory Bodies could be
Planning Commission (PC), Architectural Review Committee
(ARC), Chamber of Commerce, Downtown SLO, or the City
Council.
TASK 22.2 - LEAD PREP MEETINGS WITH STAFF (8)
Team preparation is important for presentations at committee
meetings. The Consor team will lead preparation meetings with
City and Caltrans staff prior to committee or council meetings.
These meetings will be virtual. We will attend two preparation
meetings for each of the four (4) meetings. The meetings will
focus on walking through the presentation to be made and
discuss questions and issues that could be raised and our team’s
responses.
TASK 22.3 - PREPARE TECHNICAL CONTENT FOR STAFF
REPORTS (4)
The Consor team will provide technical content for the City
led staff reports for the Advisory Body meetings. The technical
content will focus on project schedule, project costs, design
decisions, aesthetic features, project layout, planting palettes,
landscape and hardscape elements, bike and pedestrian features.
Our team will provide renderings and plans prepared in previous
tasks.
TASK 22.4 - COMMENT RESPONSE TO EACH MEETING (4)
Our goal in attending the Advisory Body meetings will be to
answer questions from the committee members. However, there
could be some comments or questions that cannot be effectively
answered without additional analysis. Our team will document
comments, questions and requests made during the meetings.
We will prepare a memorandum documenting the comments and
our team’s responses to those comments. In the memorandum,
our team will identify requests that can be incorporated within
the scope and fee and those elements that will necessitate a
scope and fee revision.
TASK 22 DELIVERABLES
>Attendance at four (4) Advisory Body Meetings (in person)
>Preparation and Attendance at a total of eight (8) preparation
meetings for Advisory Body meetings (virtual)
>Technical Content for four (4) staff reports (Word)
>Preparation of four (4) comment response memorandums
(PDF)
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Detailed Scope
Task 23.0 - Public Outreach - Phase II
At the beginning of Phase II, Verdin and the Consor team will
review the Draft Communications Plan (Phase II) and update to
align with the goals of the City for communications for Phase II.
TASK 23.1 - PROJECT BRIEF AND FACT SHEET
The project Fact Sheet and FAQs that were developed in Phase
I will be updated to reflect the input and direction of the Prado
Interchange project as it moves forward.
TASK 23.2 - PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held during the development of the 90%
PS&E package. The meeting will focus on updating the public on
the project timeline, including when construction activities are
likely to start, the impacts to traffic during construction, and the
final design elements.
The public meeting will be attended by the Project Manager,
Deputy Project Manager, Bridge Project Engineer, Utility
Coordinator, Landscape Architect, Bridge Architect and Verdin
Marketing staff.
As part of this task, the team will complete the following:
>Announcement, coordination and facilitation of one public
meeting to present an update to the public. This effort
includes:
• One press release and media outreach to get coverage
before and after public meeting
• Utilizing the City’s email program, send a branded email to
residents and businesses
• Updated signage, comment cards, updates to fact sheet/
FAQs. Printing not included.
• Presentation and display coordination for the meeting
• Coordination and facilitation of public meeting to present
an update on the project. Our team recommends that the
public meeting be held at the City Corp Yard on Prado Rd.
After the Public Meeting, Verdin and the design team will follow
up with a meeting report with a summary of public engagement
and comments/questions, the creation of a database for future
outreach, and suggestions for project refinements based on
public input.
As an option, the team can videotape the public meeting for
posting on the City’s Prado Interchange website to ensure
information and ability to comment is inclusive of all audiences.
TASK 23.3 - LOCAL RESIDENT OUTREACH - MASS
MAILERS (2)
Our team envisions that one mailer to all residents and
businesses within the same area as Phase I public meeting, plus
any additional addresses gathered from public comment cards,
website inquiries, etc. Our scope assumes the City will print and
mail the mailer.
A second mass mailer could either be specific to businesses in the
area with a business focused Fact Sheet. Alternatively, the second
mass mailer could be a recap and a link to view meeting (if the
City authorizes the videotaping of the meeting). The mailer would
be sent to the same audience that received the public meeting
announcement. Our scope assumes the City would print and mail
the mailer.
TASK 23.4 - PRESS RELEASES (8)
One press release would be prepared to get coverage for the
Public Meeting to provide an project update. Seven additional
press releases are included to coincide with planned events, and
to communicate project milestones or unplanned eventualities.
TASK 23.5 - MEDIA MANAGEMENT
Our team recommends providing a continuation of outreach
to the media to inform them of the project timeline, scope
and plans to ensure channels of communication remain open
throughout the final design phase.
Verdin will update the talking points developed for key staff as
part of Phase I.
It is recommended that the media be updated regularly; Verdin
is also available to develop additional press releases and media
relations for unplanned eventualities where media and public
information is needed. Depending on the amount and level of
effort additional scope may be required.
TASK 23.6 - CITY OF SLO WEBPAGE QUARTERLY UPDATES
As the plans are being developed in Phase II, there may not be
enough content to warrant monthly updates to the City of SLO
Prado Interchange webpage. Our team is recommending that the
website is updated quarterly during Phase II.
TASK 23.7 - PROJECT BOARDS FOR OUTREACH
MEETINGS (8 EVENTS, 4 BOARDS)
The Consor team will provide project boards showing renderings
of the final project improvements, including aesthetic treatments,
landscaping (planting palettes), and hardscape options. The
boards can also include project timelines, extents of construction,
traffic patterns during construction and utility relocations. It is
anticipated that the aesthetic content for these boards or other
media will be similar to those created as part of Task 18.0.
These boards/graphics/renderings will be prepared to support
the public meeting and seven other events like Farmer’s Market,
groundbreaking, Advisory Body meetings or placement at City
offices.
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Detailed Scope
Our scope includes the development, printing and mounting of
four boards for seven separate events. It also assumes that at
least two of the boards will be reused at the seven events for a
total of sixteen boards.
TASK 23 DELIVERABLES
>Final Communications Plan (Phase II)
>Updated Prado Interchange Illustration, Fact Sheet, FAQs
>Talking points for Key Staff
>Attendance at Public Meeting (Consor and Verdin)
>Public Meeting Report (PDF), including comment matrix
>Two (2) mass mailers (PDF) - City to print and mail
>Eight press releases
>Twelve (12) City of SLO Prado Road Interchange Project
webpage - Quarterly
>Sixteen (16) project information boards/graphics/renderings
Task 24.0 - Phase II Finalization
TASK 24.1 - SCOPING NARRATIVE - DESIGN CRITERIA/
DESIGN DECISION DOCUMENT
At the conclusion of Phase II, the team will update the Scoping
Narrative prepared at the end of Phase I. The document will
summarize the design criteria for the project, a list of design
exceptions, not already identified previously, findings and
decisions incorporated in the final PS&E package, Geotechnical
recommendations, Stormwater and Drainage design decisions,
wet utility relocations, recap of Public Meeting and Advisory Body
comments. The RE Pending file developed in Phase II will be an
attachment to the Scoping Narrative document. This document
will serve as the basis for the Scope of Work for Phase III.
TASK 24.2 - PHASE III SCOPE, SCHEDULE, FEE
Upon completion of the Scoping Narrative Memorandum, the
Consor team with the City and Caltrans input, will review the
Scope, Schedule and Fee for Phase III. We will work with the team
to revise to our original scope, including deliverables and provide
it to the City for their review and approval. Once the revised
scope has been approved, the fee will be modified to match the
approved scope of work.
TASK 24 DELIVERABLES
>Phase II Scoping Narrative Memorandum (PDF)
>Draft and Final Scope of Work and Fee (Phase III)
PHASE III - BID ADVERTISEMENT AND AWARD
PHASE ADMINISTRATION
The following scope for Phase III is based on Consor’s estimate for
a typical level of effort for a project of this size and complexity. It
is assumed that the City will be responsible for the advertisement
and award of the construction contract. At the conclusion of
Phase II, the scope for Phase III will be updated accordingly.
Task 25.0 - Advertising Preparation
The City will be responsible for the advertisement and award
of the construction contract for the Prado Road Interchange.
The Consor team will provide the City with a list of potential
contractors that have the experience and capability to perform a
similar type of work as the Prado Road Interchange project.
During Phase II, the Consor team will deliver an RE pending file,
Quantity Calculations (both sets), roadway design cross sections.
In addition to these items, we will provide the City with bridge
deck four scales as necessary for the completion of the bridge
deck grades.
Survey notes and monumentation data will be provided. The data
will be sufficient for a licensed surveyor to locate monuments to
recreate the rights-of-way.
TASK 25 DELIVERABLES
>Bridge Deck 4-Scales (PDF)
>Survey notes and monumentation data
Task 26.0 - Bid and Award Phase Assistance
TASK 26.1 - REVIEW AND RESPOND TO RFI’S DURING
BIDDING
During bidding Consor has assumed up to ten (10) Request for
Information (RFI) and one (5) Addendum may be required. If
additional RFI’s or addendums are needed the scope and fee
will need to be revisited. Consor will prepare responses within 5
business days.
Due to the indeterminate nature of this work, we has budgeted a
total of 120 hours for this task.
TASK 26.2 - ANALYSIS OF BIDS, BID PROTEST SUPPORT,
AND AWARD SUPPORT
Consor will review the received bids. We will consolidate the bids
into one spreadsheet to easily compare the bids side by side with
the Engineer’s Estimate. We will review the bids for mathematical
errors and unusual unit prices. Our review will focus on the bid
items and costs. It is assumed that City Legal Staff will review the
validity of bonds, DBE good faith efforts, and other associated bid
forms.
If there is a bid protest, Consor will review the protest and
provide our recommendation on the validity of the protest.
Our review will focus on the elements of the protest that are
technical in nature and will not focus on the quality of the lowest
responsible bidder’s submittal package (i.e. DBE good faith effort).
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Detailed Scope
The Consor project manager and deputy project manager
will attend one (1) City Council meeting for the award of the
construction contract. We will prepare the technical portion
of the presentation as it relates to the project’s construction.
For example, we will focus on items such as traffic control and
handling, duration of construction, and anticipated impacts of
the construction on the community. The recommendation for
award and funding for the construction will be addressed by City
staff. We will prepare meeting notes summarizing the questions,
comments and action taken by City Council.
TASK 26.3 - PRECONSTRUCTION SUPPORT
Given the size of the Prado Road Interchange project, it is
assumed that the City will be looking for a consultant that
specializes in Construction Management (CM). Consor will be
available to review and provide comments on the City prepared
Request for Proposal for CM services, review proposals received
and participate in interviews as requested by the City.
The Consor deputy project manager, bridge project engineer,
roadway project engineer, wet utility task lead, and utility
task lead, will attend the Pre-construction meeting in person.
Other team members can be available virtually as necessary.
This meeting will be led by the City’s CM consultant. We will
be available to answer technical questions as they relate to
the project. Consor staff will participate in four (4) preparatory
meetings virtually before the Pre-construction meeting. During
the preparatory meetings, we will provide input to the CM
consultant on critical items during construction, including utility
relocation.
TASK 26 DELIVERABLES:
>Response to ten (10) Requests for Information
>Preparation of five (5) Addenda
>Bid comparison spreadsheet and assessment
>Assistance with Bid Protect, if required
>Attendance and meeting notes at one (1) City Council Meeting
>Review of City prepared RFP for CM services
>Review of CM consultant proposals and participation in CM
interviews
>Attendance at four (4) Pre-construction preparation meetings
(virtual)
>Attendance at Pre-construction meeting with CM consultant
and contractor
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Cost Control & Budgeting Methodology
We believe that effective communication and diligent project scoping are the keys to minimizing change orders with respect to design.
Unforeseen circumstances and significant changes to project scope may necessitate additional fees on occasion. Preparation is critical
to fully understand your needs and reduce change orders during the project. Furthermore, our firm’s reputation and focus on quality
lends itself to the development of appropriate project fees. We will be upfront with the City about potential risks and concerns—we
prefer to potentially lose a price-competitive project than win with a low-price strategy and ask for more fee later. It is our goal to make
sure we stay on budget throughout the life of the project.
Consor has a proven track record of completing projects on time, with excellent quality, and within budget. We accomplish this
by continuously monitoring progress and budget expenditures of our project team. Consor incorporates a comprehensive project
management plan that follows the guidelines provided in the Caltrans Project Management Handbook.
Our cost and schedule control starts with assigning staff who have expertise that aligns with the project needs to each task order.
We apply several different cost tracking methods to correctly maintaining the budget This includes tracking progress (i.e., percent
complete) and comparing to costs incurred in order to assess the project’s budget status.
Our project managers will monitor the project’s progress on a weekly basis and use the following approaches to maintain the project’s
schedule:
• Create a detailed project schedule that outlines all tasks, including QC efforts and tasks to be performed by client staff, with
completion dates necessary to achieve the overall schedule goal.
• Assign staff with the appropriate level of expertise that can develop and deliver submittals correctly the first time and avoid costly
rework.
• Check in frequently with the team’s production staff to update on task progress and implement corrective measures to maintain
schedule.
• Conduct project team meetings to discuss task progress related to schedule and tasks means and methods to confirm production
staff remain on the path identified at the project onset.
• Develop thorough meeting minutes and hold team members accountable with specifically identified deadlines and decisions.
Tools Used by our Project Managers to Meet Cost Objectives
PM Software
Consor’s Deltek Vision software is used to track progress and report budget status in real-time, allowing project managers to
confirm work progress relative to budgets and adjust as necessary.
Earned Value Budget Analysis
The Earned Value Budget Analysis blends the project schedule
with the planned project budget to forecast the anticipated
financial path of the project, tracks deliverables and remaining
budget per task. This tool combines the scope, schedule,
and budget into a single snapshot of the project’s overall
health. This “Heads Up Display” allows the project manager
to anticipate and proactively course correct if the project is
spending too much or too little budget in a given invoicing
period.
This graph shows an actual Consor project recently
completed using the Earned Value Budget Analysis. The
blue graph shows the planned project budget over the
life of the project and is initiated at the beginning of the
project. This line establishes the baseline for budget and
schedule success. The red line tracks the actual cost of
the project based on monthly invoicing and the green line
tracks task deliverables with an assigned budget value
per deliverable. As shown, Consor project managers have
the tools for successful project budget management.
PLANNED VALUE
Over time (based on
schedule & budget)
EARNED VALUEOver time (based
on deliverables)
ACTUAL COST
Over time (based on
invoices)
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Schedule of Work
Task 3 Project Vision
and hand-off
PHASE I (24 Months)
Value Analysis, 50% Plans, Specifications and Estimate
Task 13 Project Management & Meetings
Task 6 Value Analysis
Refinements
Task 4 Topographic
Base Mapping
Tasks 17, 19 Final Design Technical Reports
Task 18 Final Aesthetic Development
Task 15 Utility Identification/Verification,
Update Utility Base Mapping
PHASE II (30 Months)
Final Engineering Plans, Specifications and Estimate
Task 19 Third Party Review
Begin
Design Advertise
210 480
Major Decision Point: Final
design concept developed
and approved
General
Plans
275
50% Constr.
Review
Completed
311
313
65% Constr.
Review
Completed
310
Design
Safety
Review
90%
Constructability
Review Meeting
315
Right-
of-Way
Certification
410
Award
495
Task 16 Final R/W
Needs (including
Underground Utilities)
Task 16 Appraisal Map,
Plats & Legals, R/W
Acquisition Coordination
Task 15 Potholing Utilities, Utility Conflict Maps,
Liability Determination, Draft Utility Agreements, Draft
Notice to Owner, ROI Packages for CT approval
Task 15 Execute Utility Agreements, Send Notice to
Owner, PE Utility Certification, Utility Relocates Prior to
Construction
Task 1 Caltrans Encroachment
Permit (Design)
Task 13 Superseding Freeway Agreement, Maintenance
Agreement, Caltrans Encroachment Permit (Construction)
US 101/Prado Road Interchange - Project Duration - November 2024 through August 2029
Caltrans Process Milestone
Internal Project Milestone
LEGEND
PHASE III (3 Months)
Bid Advertisement & Award
Task 11 50% Submittal Task 17 Final Design
Engineering 65% Design
Task 19 Final Design
Engineering 90% Design
Task 20 Final Design
Engineering 100% Design Task 21 Final PS&E Submittal Task 26 Bidding & Award
Begin ROW
Appraisal/
Acquisition
Utility NTO
Begin
Relocations
Task 1 Project Management & Meetings
Task 16 Right-of-Way
Certification
Task 5 Design Technical Reports
Task 7 Aesthetic Development
Task 8 Bridge Type Selection
Tasks 22 and 23 Public Outreach and
Advisory Body Assistance
Task 14 Grant AssistanceTask 2 Grant Assistance
Tasks 9 and 10 Public Outreach and
Advisory Body Assistance
Consor has prepared a graphical schedule depicting the major tasks associated with the Prado Road Interchange Project and how they align with the Caltrans process. We have also prepared a detailed Gantt chart
schedule based on our understanding of all of the tasks outlined in the Request for Proposals (RFP). Our team feels there are opportunities to condense this schedule by concurrent reviews by the 3rd party reviewers,
the City, and Caltrans. We also would like to recommend that the Bridge Type Selection process begin earlier in the process. This will require City and Caltrans concurrence on the horizontal and vertical roadway
alignments early in the Value Analysis task. The attached detailed schedule does show the Utility “A” letters being prepared and sent to utility companies in Phase I. This is discussed in our Project Understanding to
better assess project impacts but is included in Phase II in our Scope of Services to match the City’s RFP. Our team has other thoughts to accelerate the schedule that we look forward to discussing in detail with the City.
Task 25
Advertise Prep
Task 11 Third Party
Review
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ID Task Name Duration Start
1 PHASE I WORKPLAN NTP 534 days Fri 11/15/24
2 NTP 0 days Fri 11/15/24
3 Project Management 520 days Fri 11/15/24
4 General Project Management 26 mons Fri 11/15/24
5 Caltrans Encroachment Permit for PS&E Phase 4 wks Fri 11/15/24
6 Submit Information Requests to Caltrans 4 wks Fri 11/15/24
7 MEETINGS 424 days Wed 11/20/24
8 Kickoff Meeting 0 days Wed 11/20/24
9 PDT MEETINGS 410 days Wed 12/11/24
30 TECHNICAL FOCUS MEETINGS W/City & Caltrans (6),
Two meetings in Person
325 days Fri 12/20/24
37 ADVISORY BODY ASSISTANCE 20 mons Fri 11/15/24
38 PUBLIC MEETINGS 489 days Fri 11/15/24
39 1- In Person Public Meeting After VA Implementation
Recommendations are Agreed
0 days Wed 9/16/26
40 Meeting Minutes, Comment Matrix, Proposed
Changes Listing
2 wks Thu 9/17/26
41 Outreach 459 days Fri 11/15/24
42 Outreach to Residences/Businesses in Project Area 2 wks Fri 11/15/24
43 Mass Mailer #1 2 wks Thu 9/4/25
44 Mass Mailer #2 2 wks Thu 8/6/26
45 Press Releases (3), Interview Preparation,
Response to Questions
260 days Wed 7/16/25
49 City of SLO Webpage Monthly Update 455 days Wed 11/20/24
72 Collateral Materials for 3 Events 2 wks Fri 11/15/24
73 Quality Management Plan 35 days Thu 11/21/24
74 Develop QMP 2 wks Thu 11/21/24
75 Submit to City for Review & Comment 0 days Wed 12/4/24
76 Update QMP 1 wk Thu 12/5/24
77 Caltrans/City Review & Comment 1 wk Thu 12/12/24
78 Update QMP 1 wk Thu 12/19/24
79 Submit Final QMP to Caltrans & City 1 wk Thu 12/26/24
80 Caltran & City Review/Concurrence 1 wk Thu 1/2/25
81 Final QMP 0 days Wed 1/8/25
82 Caltrans Quantative Risk Register 474 days Thu 11/21/24
83 Develop Risk Register 2 wks Thu 11/21/24
84 Review and Input to Risk Register 1 wk Wed 12/11/24
85 RR Monthly Update 455 days Wed 12/18/24
108 Design Decision Log 474 days Thu 11/21/24
109 Create Shared Drive Document 2 wks Thu 11/21/24
110 Design Decision Log Monthly Update 455 days Wed 12/18/24
133 Project Schedule (MS Project)478 days Fri 11/15/24
134 Develop Initial Schedule 1 wk Fri 11/15/24
135 City and Caltrans Review 2 wks Fri 11/22/24
136 Baseline Schedule Completed 1 wk Fri 12/6/24
137 Schedule Monthly Update 455 days Wed 12/18/24
160 Grant Application Assistance 440 days Fri 11/15/24
161 Applicable Grant Opportunity Memo 8 wks Thu 11/21/24
162 Grant Application Assistance 22 mons Fri 11/15/24
163 PROJECT VISION AND HANDOFF 60 days Thu 11/21/24
164 Previous Work Inventory 4 wks Thu 11/21/24
165 Handoff Meetings 30 days Wed 12/18/24
166 Meeting #1 0 days Wed 12/18/24
167 Meeting #2 0 days Wed 1/15/25
168 Meeting #3 0 days Wed 1/29/25
169 Handoff Memorandum 40 days Thu 12/19/24
170 Draft Memo 4 wks Thu 12/19/24
171 City Review 2 wks Thu 1/16/25
172 Final Memo 2 wks Thu 1/30/25
173 Surveying and Topographic Mapping 84 days Fri 11/15/24
174 Field Work/Topographic Data Collection 72 days Fri 11/15/24
175 Design Aerial Control Network 1 day Fri 11/15/24
176 Submit Aerial Control Network 10 days Mon 11/18/24
177 Field Survey Aerial Control Network 10 days Mon 12/2/24
178 Adjust Aerial Control Network 3 days Mon 12/16/24
179 Submit Aerial Control Network Adjustment to CT for
ABC Review
10 days Thu 12/19/24
180 Submit Bundle Adjustment to CT for ABC
Review/Approval
10 days Thu 1/2/25
181 Prepare Control Report and Submit to CT for ABC
Review/Approval
3 days Thu 1/16/25
182 Topographic and Orthophotography Mapping 45 days Mon 12/16/24
183 Topographic Mapping Field Checks for Accuracy
QA/QC
3 days Mon 2/17/25
184 Submit Finished Survey to CT for ABC
Review/Approval
3 days Thu 2/20/25
185 Landnet and Boundary Basemapping 32 days Fri 11/15/24
186 Research of Record Maps and Caltrans R/W Maps 3 days Fri 11/15/24
187 Compute Locations of Record Monumentation 5 days Wed 11/20/24
11/15 NTP
11/20 Kickoff Meeting
9/16 1- In Person Public Meeting After VA Implementation Recommendations are Agreed
12/4 Submit to City for Review & Comment
1/8 Final QMP
12/18 Meeting #1
1/15 Meeting #2
1/29 Meeting #3
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ID Task Name Duration Start
188 Create Basemap of Record R/W 10 days Wed 11/27/24
189 Control Survey Densification 1 day Wed 12/11/24
190 Field Locate Record Monumentation 5 days Thu 12/12/24
191 Least Square Adjustment of Field Located
Monumentation
3 days Thu 12/19/24
192 Best Fit Field Located Monumentation to Record
Maps
5 days Tue 12/24/24
193 Supplemental Field Surveying 15 days Thu 2/20/25
194 Conform Surveys 15 days Thu 2/20/25
195 Drainage System Surveys 15 days Thu 2/20/25
196 San Luis Obispo Creek Channel Cross Sections 15 days Thu 2/20/25
197 Building Finish Floor Elevation Data Collection 15 days Thu 2/20/25
198 Topographic Feature Data Collection 15 days Thu 2/20/25
199 Design Technical Reports 484 days Fri 11/15/24
200 Geotechnical Design and Materials Report (PGDR)435 days Thu 1/16/25
201 Prepare Draft PGDR 4 wks Thu 1/16/25
202 Consor Review 1 wk Thu 2/13/25
203 Update PGDR 4 wks Thu 2/20/25
204 Draft Report 2 wks Thu 3/20/25
205 City Review 1 wk Thu 4/3/25
206 Update Draft Report 1 wk Thu 4/10/25
207 Caltrans/City Review 4 wks Thu 4/17/25
208 Respond to comments 1 wk Thu 5/15/25
209 Final Report 2 wks Thu 9/3/26
210 Draft Structure Preliminary Geotechnical Report (SPGR)435 days Thu 1/16/25
211 Prepare Draft SPGR 4 wks Thu 1/16/25
212 Consor Review 1 wk Thu 2/13/25
213 Update PGDR 2 wks Thu 2/20/25
214 Draft Report 2 wks Thu 3/6/25
215 City Review 2 wks Thu 3/20/25
216 Update Draft Report 2 wks Thu 4/3/25
217 Caltrans/City Review 4 wks Thu 4/17/25
218 Respond to comments 2 wks Thu 5/15/25
219 Final Report 4 wks Thu 8/20/26
220 Updated Location Hydraulic Study 435 days Thu 1/16/25
221 Develop Draft LHS 8 wks Thu 1/16/25
222 Consor Review 1 wk Thu 3/13/25
223 Admin Draft 2 wks Thu 3/20/25
224 City Review 2 wks Thu 4/3/25
225 Update Draft LHS 2 wks Thu 4/17/25
226 Caltrans/City Review 4 wks Thu 5/1/25
227 1ST Round Response to comments 1 wk Thu 5/29/25
228 Submit updated LHS 4 wks Thu 6/5/25
229 Caltrans/City Review 2 wks Thu 7/3/25
230 2ND Round Response to Comments 1 wk Thu 7/17/25
231 Final LHS 4 wks Thu 8/20/26
232 Drainage Impact Study Report 435 days Thu 1/16/25
233 Develop Draft Report 8 wks Thu 1/16/25
234 Consor Review 4 wks Thu 3/13/25
235 Admin Draft 4 wks Thu 4/10/25
236 City Review 4 wks Thu 5/8/25
237 Update Draft Report 4 wks Thu 6/5/25
238 Caltrans/City Review 4 wks Thu 7/3/25
239 Final Report 4 wks Thu 8/20/26
240 Preliminary Floodplain and Bridge Design Hydraulic
Study
435 days Thu 1/16/25
241 Develop Draft Study 4 wks Thu 1/16/25
242 Consor Review 1 wk Thu 2/13/25
243 Admin Draft 2 wks Thu 2/20/25
244 City Review 2 wks Thu 3/6/25
245 Update Draft Study 2 wks Thu 3/20/25
246 Caltrans/City Review 4 wks Thu 4/3/25
247 1ST Round Response to comments 2 wks Thu 5/1/25
248 Submit updated Study 2 wks Thu 5/15/25
249 Caltrans/City Review 2 wks Thu 5/29/25
250 2ND Round Response to Comments 2 wks Thu 6/12/25
251 Final Study 2 wks Thu 9/3/26
252 Preliminary Storm Water Data Report 435 days Thu 1/16/25
253 Develop Draft Report 4 wks Thu 1/16/25
254 Consor Review 1 wk Thu 2/13/25
255 Admin Draft 2 wks Thu 2/20/25
256 City Review 2 wks Thu 3/6/25
257 Update Draft Report 2 wks Thu 3/20/25
258 Caltrans/City Review 4 wks Thu 4/3/25
259 Final Report 2 wks Thu 9/3/26
260 Water Quality Assessment Report 435 days Thu 1/16/25
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ID Task Name Duration Start
261 Develop Draft Report 4 wks Thu 1/16/25
262 Consor Review 4 wks Thu 2/13/25
263 Admin Draft 4 wks Thu 3/13/25
264 City Review 4 wks Thu 4/10/25
265 Update Draft Report 4 wks Thu 5/8/25
266 Caltrans/City Review 4 wks Thu 6/5/25
267 Final Report 4 wks Thu 8/20/26
268 Right of Way Needs Determination 40 days Thu 1/16/25
269 Preliminary ROW Assessment 4 wks Thu 1/16/25
270 Develop ROW Parcel Needs Spreadsheet 4 wks Thu 2/13/25
271 Right of Way Estimating/Right of Way Data Sheet for
Perferred Alternative
395 days Wed 3/12/25
272 Receive ROW Needs Mapping from Consor 0 wks Wed 3/12/25
273 Preparation of ROW Data Sheet 4 wks Thu 3/13/25
274 Admin Draft 1 wk Thu 4/10/25
275 City Review 2 wks Thu 4/17/25
276 Update Draft Data Sheet 1 wk Thu 5/1/25
277 Caltrans/City Review 2 wks Thu 5/8/25
278 Respond to comments 1 wk Thu 5/22/25
279 Final Data Sheet 1 wk Thu 9/10/26
280 Environmental Permit and Monitoring Memorandum
(EPMM)
435 days Thu 1/16/25
281 Develop Draft EPMM 4 wks Thu 1/16/25
282 Consor Review 1 wk Thu 2/13/25
283 Admin Draft Memo 1 wk Thu 2/20/25
284 City Review 1 wk Thu 2/27/25
285 Update Draft Memo 1 wk Thu 3/6/25
286 Caltrans/City Review 4 wks Thu 3/13/25
287 Respond to comments 1 wk Thu 4/10/25
288 Final Memo 1 wk Thu 9/10/26
289 Value Analysis Report 105 days Thu 11/21/24
290 Initial Alternative 3A Roll Map & APS 4 wks Thu 11/21/24
291 Meeting 2 Material Development - Conceptual Roll
Map with APS for 2 Concepts
3 wks Thu 12/19/24
292 Meeting 3 Material Development - Refinement of
Conceptual Roll Map and APS for 2 Concepts
2 wks Thu 1/9/25
293 Design Charrettes 25 days Wed 12/18/24
294 DC #1 - Alternative 3A Focus 0 days Wed 12/18/24
295 DC #2 - 2 Concept Plans & Bridge APS Focus 0 days Wed 1/8/25
296 DC #3 - Refinement of Concept Plans & Bridge APS -
Focus on Preferred Concept
0 days Wed 1/22/25
297 Admin Draft VA Report 4 wks Thu 1/23/25
298 City Review 1 wk Thu 2/20/25
299 Update Draft VA Report 2 wks Thu 2/27/25
300 Caltrans/City Review 2 wks Thu 3/13/25
301 Respond to comments 2 wks Thu 3/27/25
302 Final VA Report 1 wk Thu 4/10/25
303 LEED/Envision Memo of Feasibility 370 days Thu 4/17/25
304 Develop Draft Memo 4 wks Thu 4/17/25
305 Consor Review 4 wks Thu 5/15/25
306 Admin Draft 4 wks Thu 6/12/25
307 City Review 4 wks Thu 7/10/25
308 Update Draft Memo 4 wks Thu 8/7/25
309 City Review 4 wks Thu 9/4/25
310 Final Draft Memo 4 wks Thu 8/20/26
311 Sustainability Memo 370 days Thu 4/17/25
312 Develop Draft Memo 4 wks Thu 4/17/25
313 Consor Review 4 wks Thu 5/15/25
314 Admin Draft 4 wks Thu 6/12/25
315 City Review 4 wks Thu 7/10/25
316 Update Draft Memo 4 wks Thu 8/7/25
317 City Review 4 wks Thu 9/4/25
318 Final Draft Memo 4 wks Thu 8/20/26
319 Schematic Aesthetic Development 370 days Thu 4/17/25
320 Develop 3 Concept Alternatives 10 wks Thu 4/17/25
321 Virtual Meeting #1 With Caltrans/City 0 wks Wed 6/25/25
322 Refine Concepts 4 wks Thu 6/26/25
323 Admin Draft Aesthetics Report 4 wks Thu 6/26/25
324 City Review 2 wks Thu 7/24/25
325 Virtual Meeting #2 With Caltrans/City 0 wks Wed 8/6/25
326 Refine Concepts 4 wks Thu 8/7/25
327 Draft Aesthetics Report 4 wks Thu 8/7/25
328 Caltrans/City Review 4 wks Thu 9/4/25
329 Update Report 2 wks Thu 10/2/25
330 Public Meeting 0 days Wed 10/15/25
331 Final Draft Aesthetics Report 4 wks Thu 8/20/26
332 Bridge Type Selection 195 days Thu 4/17/25
333 As-Built Review and Assessment 1 wk Thu 4/17/25
334 Pre-Type Selection Submittal to OSFP 85 days Thu 5/8/25
3/12 Receive ROW Needs Mapping from Consor
12/18 DC #1 - Alternative 3A Focus
1/8 DC #2 - 2 Concept Plans & Bridge APS Focus
1/22 DC #3 - Refinement of Concept Plans & Bridge APS - Focus on Preferred Concept
6/25 Virtual Meeting #1 With Caltrans/City
8/6 Virtual Meeting #2 With Caltrans/City
10/15 Public Meeting
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ID Task Name Duration Start
335 Bridge Site Data Submittal Package 4 wks Thu 5/8/25
336 Foundation Boring Plan 4 wks Thu 5/29/25
337 Draft Bridge Design Hydraulics Report 4 wks Thu 6/12/25
338 Submit to Caltrans OSFP 0 days Wed 8/6/25
339 OSFP Review and Comment 4 wks Thu 8/7/25
340 Draft Type Selection Report 140 days Thu 6/5/25
341 Develop GP & Foundation Plan 3-Bridges 6 wks Thu 6/5/25
342 Develop GP & Foundation Plan Retaining
Structures
4 wks Thu 6/5/25
343 Develop GP Estimates 4 wks Thu 7/17/25
344 Draft Type Selection Report 8 wks Thu 8/14/25
345 City Review 2 wks Thu 10/9/25
346 Incorporate Comments 4 wks Thu 10/23/25
347 Submit Draft TSR to Caltrans 0 days Wed 11/19/25
348 Type Selection Meeting 4 wks Thu 11/20/25
349 Update TSR and Incorporate Comments 4 wks Thu 12/18/25
350 Submit Final TSR to Caltrans 0 wks Wed 1/14/26
351 Preliminary Assessment - Design Standard Decision
Dcoumentation
320 days Thu 7/3/25
352 DIB 78 1 wk Thu 7/3/25
353 DSDD Assessment Table 1 wk Thu 7/3/25
354 Conceptual Concurrence on DSDD Types 1 wk Thu 9/17/26
355 Utility Coordination 60 days Fri 11/15/24
356 Conflict Identification - Utility A Letter 4 wks Fri 11/15/24
357 Receive Facility Maps and Update Base Map 8 wks Fri 12/13/24
358 50% Submittal 475 days Thu 11/21/24
359 Develop Preliminary Geometric Plan and Constraints
Assessment
8 wks Thu 11/21/24
360 Draft Plan Package Development 370 days Thu 4/17/25
361 Roadway Plans 60 days Thu 4/17/25
362 Roadway plans 12 wks Thu 4/17/25
363 Preliminary Signal & Lighting Plans 8 wks Thu 5/15/25
364 Preliminary Landscape Concept Plans 8 wks Thu 5/15/25
365 Preliminary Drainage Concept Plans 8 wks Thu 5/15/25
366 Preliminary Traffic Handling/Stage Construction
Plans
8 wks Thu 5/15/25
367 Preliminary Right of Way 8 wks Thu 5/15/25
368 Preliminary Wet Utility Plans 8 wks Thu 5/15/25
369 Structure Plans 40 days Thu 1/15/26
370 Prado Road Mainline Bridge Plans 8 wks Thu 1/15/26
371 Prado Road/US 101 Offramp Bridge Plans 8 wks Thu 1/15/26
372 Prado Road/US 101 Onramp Bridge Plans 8 wks Thu 1/15/26
373 Preliminary Engineers Estimate 3 wks Thu 3/12/26
374 Internal QA/QC 2 wks Thu 4/2/26
375 Draft Plan Package Assembled 3 wks Thu 4/16/26
376 City Review/3rd Party Review 3 wks Thu 5/7/26
377 Update Plans & Response to Comments 4 wks Thu 5/28/26
378 Submit Draft Final Plans 0 days Wed 6/24/26
379 Caltrans/City Review 4 wks Thu 6/25/26
380 Update Plans & Response to Comments 4 wks Thu 7/23/26
381 Submit Final Draft Plans 0 days Wed 8/19/26
382 Caltrans/City Review 4 wks Thu 8/20/26
383 NEXT STEPS 55 days Thu 9/17/26
384 Scoping Document Summarizing Conceptual Phase and
Recommendations
3 wks Thu 9/17/26
385 Simplified Proposal for PHASE II WORK PLAN 3 wks Thu 9/17/26
386 City Approval of Phase II Work Plan 8 wks Thu 10/8/26
387 PHASE II WORK PLAN 705 days Wed 12/2/26
388 Phase II NTP 0 days Wed 12/2/26
389 General Project Management 19 mons Thu 12/3/26
390 Project Management Plan 704 days Thu 12/3/26
391 QMP 3 wks Thu 12/3/26
392 Risk Management Plan 630 days Wed 3/17/27
423 Schedule Management 630 days Wed 3/17/27
454 PDT MEETINGS 630 days Wed 2/10/27
485 Project Technical Focus Virtual Meetings (15)560 days Wed 3/17/27
501 Grant Application Assistance 80 days Thu 12/3/26
502 Yearly Report of Grant Opportunities 8 wks Thu 12/3/26
503 Grant Application Assistance 8 wks Thu 1/28/27
504 Advisory Body Assistance (ARC, PC, others)456 days Fri 5/7/27
505 4- Meetings in Person as Technical Support 325 days Wed 5/12/27
510 Lead 8-Prep Meetings with City Staff 456 days Fri 5/7/27
519 Public Outreach 576 days Thu 12/3/26
520 Develop Project Fact Sheet 8 wks Thu 12/3/26
521 Pubilc Meeting Near 90%0 wks Wed 12/29/27
522 Outreach Efforts 522 days Wed 2/17/27
523 Residences/Businesses in Project Area 3 wks Thu 12/2/27
524 Mass Mailer #1 3 wks Thu 12/2/27
525 Mass Mailer #2 3 wks Thu 6/8/28
8/6 Submit to Caltrans OSFP
11/19 Submit Draft TSR to Caltrans
1/14 Submit Final TSR to Caltrans
6/24 Submit Draft Final Plans
8/19 Submit Final Draft Plans
12/2 Phase II NTP
12/29 Pubilc Meeting Near 90%
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ID Task Name Duration Start
526 8-Press Releases 455 days Fri 5/21/27
535 City Webpage Monthly Updates 500 days Fri 3/5/27
560 Collateral Materials for 8-Events 455 days Wed 2/17/27
569 Public Meeting 10 days Wed 7/19/28
570 1-Meeting Post 90%0 wks Wed 7/19/28
571 Meeting Minutes, Comment Matrix, Capture Proposed
Changes to Address Public Comments
2 wks Thu 7/20/28
572 Next Steps 55 days Thu 12/21/28
573 Scoping Narrative Documentation for Design Decisions
and Reasoning
3 wks Thu 12/21/28
574 Simplified Proposal for Phase III Work Plan 3 wks Thu 12/21/28
575 City Authorization for Phase III Work Plan 8 wks Thu 1/11/29
576 UTILITY COORDINATION 280 days Thu 12/3/26
577 Coordination Meetings with Utilities 140 days Thu 12/3/26
578 Field Meeting #1 0 days Wed 12/16/26
579 Field Meeting #2 0 days Wed 6/16/27
580 Virtual Meeting #1 0 days Thu 12/3/26
581 Virtual Meeting #2 0 days Thu 6/3/27
582 Determine ROW Needs for Utilities 15 days Thu 12/9/27
583 Confirm ROW Needs for Utilities 3 wks Thu 12/9/27
584 Pothole Exhibits to City Polholing Vendor 3 wks Thu 12/9/27
585 Utility B Letters 8 wks Thu 12/3/26
586 Develop Caltrans Utility Reports of Investigation 160 days Thu 1/28/27
587 Confirm Liability Determination 8 wks Thu 1/28/27
588 Assemble Prior Rights Documentation & Review of
Prelim Title Reports
8 wks Thu 1/28/27
589 Draft Utility Agreements 8 wks Thu 1/28/27
590 Draft Notice to Owners 4 wks Thu 1/28/27
591 Assemble Complete ROI Packages For Each Utility 8 wks Thu 3/25/27
592 City Review of ROI Package 4 wks Thu 5/20/27
593 Update ROI Package 4 wks Thu 6/17/27
594 Caltrans/City Review of ROI Submittal 4 wks Thu 7/15/27
595 Final ROI Package 4 wks Thu 8/12/27
596 Contirm Utility Relocation Needs and Review of Utility
Relocation Plan
8 wks Thu 1/28/27
597 Utility C Letters 8 wks Thu 9/9/27
598 ROW COORDINATION 350 days Thu 2/25/27
599 Finalize ROW Map for Proposed Takes and Utility Needs 8 wks Thu 2/25/27
600 Right of Way Engineering 140 days Thu 2/25/27
601 Caltrans Appraisal Map 8 wks Thu 2/25/27
602 Caltrans Review of Appraisal Map 4 wks Thu 4/22/27
603 Plats & Legal Descriptions 4 wks Thu 5/20/27
604 Caltrans/City Review 4 wks Thu 6/17/27
605 Final Plats & Legals 4 wks Thu 7/15/27
606 Coordination with ROW Acquisition Agent 4 wks Thu 8/12/27
607 Right of Way Appraisals 80 days Thu 6/17/27
608 Prepare Appraisals 8 wks Thu 6/17/27
609 Caltrans/City Review 4 wks Thu 8/12/27
610 Update Appraisal 4 wks Thu 9/9/27
611 Right of Way Acquisitions 190 days Thu 10/7/27
612 Issue First Written Offer 4 wks Thu 10/7/27
613 Property Owner Negoiations 4 wks Thu 11/4/27
614 Finalize acquistions 26 wks Thu 12/2/27
615 Draft Right of Way of Certification 4 wks Thu 6/1/28
616 65% PS&E 265 days Thu 12/3/26
617 Prepare Draft Plans 200 days Thu 12/3/26
618 Roadway Plans 60 days Thu 12/3/26
619 Roadway plans 12 wks Thu 12/3/26
620 Signal & Lighting Plans 8 wks Thu 12/31/26
621 Landscape Concept Plans 8 wks Thu 12/31/26
622 Drainage Concept Plans 8 wks Thu 12/31/26
623 Traffic Handling/Stage Construction Plans 8 wks Thu 12/31/26
624 Confirm Right of Way 8 wks Thu 12/31/26
625 Wet Utility Plans 8 wks Thu 12/31/26
626 Bridge Design 40 days Thu 12/24/26
627 Prado Road Mainline Bridge Plans 8 wks Thu 12/24/26
628 Prado Road/US 101 Offramp Bridge Plans 8 wks Thu 12/24/26
629 Prado Road/US 101 Onramp Bridge Plans 8 wks Thu 12/24/26
630 Final Aesthetic Development 125 days Thu 2/18/27
631 Develop Admin Draft Plan 4 wks Thu 2/18/27
632 Consor Review and Update 1 wk Thu 3/18/27
633 Submit Admin draft 0 wks Wed 3/24/27
634 City Review 2 wks Thu 3/25/27
635 Update Draft 4 wks Thu 4/8/27
636 Draft Review Caltrans/City 4 wks Thu 5/6/27
637 1ST Round Response to Comments 2 wks Thu 6/3/27
638 Submit Updated Draft 0 wks Wed 6/16/27
7/19 1-Meeting Post 90%
12/16 Field Meeting #1
6/16 Field Meeting #2
12/3 Virtual Meeting #1
6/3 Virtual Meeting #2
3/24 Submit Admin draft
6/16 Submit Updated Draft
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ID Task Name Duration Start
639 Caltrans/City Review 4 wks Thu 6/17/27
640 2ND Round Response to Comments 2 wks Thu 7/15/27
641 Final Aesthetic Plan 2 wks Thu 7/29/27
642 Assemble Draft Plans 4 wks Thu 8/12/27
643 Design Standards Decision Document 4 wks Thu 8/12/27
644 Utility Encroachment Variance Request If Needed 4 wks Thu 8/12/27
645 Prepare Draft Quantities and Estimate 4 wks Thu 9/9/27
646 Prepare Draft Special Provisions 4 wks Thu 9/9/27
647 Internal QA/QC 2 wks Thu 10/7/27
648 City Review 1 wk Thu 10/21/27
649 Update Plans 2 wks Thu 10/28/27
650 Submit 65% PS&E to District 0 days Wed 11/10/27
651 Submit 65% PS&E to Structures 0 days Wed 11/10/27
652 Independent Check 4 wks Thu 11/11/27
653 65% Constructability Review 4 wks Thu 11/11/27
654 Caltrans Functional Unit Review and Structures
Review
4 wks Thu 11/11/27
655 90% PS&E 160 days Thu 12/9/27
656 Comment Resolution Documentation 65% Reviews
and incorporate comments
4 wks Thu 12/9/27
657 Update PS&E 8 wks Thu 1/6/28
658 Final Plan Package 4 wks Thu 3/2/28
659 Final Estimate 2 wks Thu 3/30/28
660 Final Specifications 2 wks Thu 3/30/28
661 Internal QA/QC 2 wks Thu 4/13/28
662 Update Package 4 wks Thu 4/27/28
663 City Review/3rd Party Review 2 wks Thu 5/25/28
664 Update Plans 2 wks Thu 6/8/28
665 Submit 90% PS&E to District 0 days Wed 6/21/28
666 Submit 90% PS&E to Structures 0 days Wed 6/21/28
667 District Functional Unit Reviews, Safety Review,
Constructability Review
4 wks Thu 6/22/28
668 Structures Review 4 wks Thu 6/22/28
669 100% PS&E 110 days Thu 7/20/28
670 Comment Resolution Documentation 95% Reviews
and incorporate comments
2 wks Thu 7/20/28
671 Update PS&E 4 wks Thu 8/3/28
672 Final Plan Package 4 wks Thu 8/31/28
673 Final Estimate 2 wks Thu 9/28/28
674 Final Specifications 2 wks Thu 9/28/28
675 Internal QA/QC 2 wks Thu 10/12/28
676 City Review 2 wks Thu 10/26/28
677 Update Plans 2 wks Thu 11/9/28
678 Submit 100% PS&E to District 0 days Wed 11/22/28
679 Submit 100% PS&E to Structures 0 days Wed 11/22/28
680 District Functional Unit Reviews 4 wks Thu 11/23/28
681 Structures Review 4 wks Thu 11/23/28
682 Final PS&E 110 days Thu 12/21/28
683 Comment Resolution Documentation 100% Reviews 2 wks Thu 12/21/28
684 Update PS&E 4 wks Thu 1/4/29
685 Final Plan Package 2 wks Thu 2/1/29
686 Final Estimate 2 wks Thu 2/1/29
687 Final Specifications 2 wks Thu 2/1/29
688 Internal QA/QC 2 wks Thu 2/15/29
689 RE Pending File 2 wks Thu 3/1/29
690 Geotechnical Information Handout 2 wks Thu 3/1/29
691 Materials Informaiton Handout 2 wks Thu 3/1/29
692 Design Cross Sections and Staking Notes 2 wks Thu 3/1/29
693 Right of Way Certification 2 wks Thu 3/1/29
694 Assemble Final PS&E Package 2 wks Thu 3/15/29
695 Submit Final PS&E 0 wks Wed 3/28/29
696 Caltrans/City Review 4 wks Thu 3/29/29
697 Update Pacakage 2 wks Thu 4/26/29
698 Assemble Final Advertise Ready Package 2 wks Thu 4/26/29
699 Caltrans Approval of Encroachment Permit to
Construct
2 wks Thu 5/10/29
700 City Advertise Project 8 wks Thu 5/24/29
701 City Award Project 4 wks Thu 7/19/29
11/10 Submit 65% PS&E to District
11/10 Submit 65% PS&E to Structures
6/21 Submit 90% PS&E to District
6/21 Submit 90% PS&E to Structures
11/22 Submit 100% PS&E to District
11/22 Submit 100% PS&E to Structures
3/28 Submit Final PS&E
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Conflict of Interest Statement
Consor does not have any financial, business, or other relationship with the City of San Luis Obispo that may have an impact
upon the outcome of this project. Consor does not have any clients who have a financial interest in the outcome of this
consultant services agreement. Consor will be able to comply with the requirements of the City’s Conflict of Interest Statement
during the duration of this project.
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Local Presence
Consor has an established office in the City of San Luis Obispo.
Our office location is:
364 Pacific Street, 1st Floor
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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COUNTY OF EL DORADO
Matt Smeltzer, Deputy Director of Engineering
E: matt.smeltzer@edcgov.us
P: 530.621.5912
MERCED COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Nathan Bray, Public Works Director
E: nathan.bray@countyofmerced.com
P: 209.385.7601
Consor has experience completing feasibility studies, preliminary studies, PS&Es, and other technical documents needed to take
this project from concept to construction. Our expertise and success with public outreach as well as designing and supporting
construction of interchanges can give the City confidence that the Consor team can provide a PS&E that accurately and
comprehensively considers trade-offs for alternatives and impacts to the public. We are eager to partner with the City of San Luis
Obispo to help make the US 101/Prado Road Interchange a reality. Below are three references from recent similar projects that
will give the City a sense of what it is like to work with our team.
Project: US 50 HOV/LATROBE ROAD/EL DORADO HILLS BOULEVARD
INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS PHASED PROJECTS
Project: ATWATER-MERCED EXPRESSWAY PHASE 1B
CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
Ivan Ramirez
E: iramirez@ccta.net
P: 925.256.4737
Project: SR-4/BALFOUR ROAD INTERCHANGE
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Exceptions to the Standard Agreement
Consor respectfully requests the City consider the following revisions to the Standard Agreement. Requested revisions are indicated by
red font.
25. Hold Harmless and Indemnification.
To the fullest extent permitted by law (including, but not limited to California Civil Code Sections 2782 and 2782.8), Consultant
shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, and its elected officials, officers, employees, authorized volunteers, and
agents (“City Indemnitees”), from and against any and all causes of action, claims, liabilities, obligations, 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 obligations 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. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Consultant’s obligations under this section extend to the proportionate
share of fault of any indemnified party. In the event the City Indemnitees are made a party to any action, lawsuit, or other
adversarial proceeding arising from Consultant’s performance of this Agreement, the Consultant shall provide a defense to the City
Indemnitees or at the City’s option, reimburse the City Indemnitees their costs of defense, including reasonable legal fees, incurred
in defense of such claims.
The review, acceptance or approval of the Consultant’s work or work product by any indemnified party shall not affect, relieve or
reduce the Consultant’s indemnification or defense obligations. This Section survives completion of the services or the termination
of this contract. The provisions of this Section are not limited by and do not affect the provisions of this contract relating to
insurance.
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Brent will leverage his 38 years of public-sector experience providing oversight on projects and
will act as an advisor and advocate for clients and mentor for staff. Brent has extensive experience
on both the public agency and consultant side. His career includes 18 years at Caltrans where
he served in many roles including: Staff Engineer, Project Engineer, Design Engineer, Geometric
Reviewer, Design Manager, and Capital Delivery Manager while delivering projects statewide.
He provides a valuable perspective on transportation projects that span major interchanges,
bridges, corridor studies, roundabouts, roadways, and trails. He has led numerous design teams
in the development of Project Study Reports, Project Reports, and PS&Es. From the smallest to
the largest, most complex project, the thing that sets Brent apart is his second-to-none project
management and collaboration skills.
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ATWATER - MERCED EXPRESSWAY PHASE 1B, Merced County, CA; Project Manager & Principal-
In-Charge. Brent was responsible for developing the Environmental Document, Report Project, and
PS&E package for the construction of approximately one mile of new expressway near State Route 99
south of the City of Atwater in Merced County. The project evaluates several alternative alignments
for a two-mile segment of four-lane divided expressway. Improvements will be phased with Phase 1B
constructing approximately one mile of the new expressway consisting of a two-lane interim facility
which is expected to facilitate ongoing economic development through improved freight mobility
(including accessibility to the Mid-California International Trade District), and benefit surrounding
communities with increased safety, air quality, and mobility to nearby schools, residences, and
businesses.
STATE ROUTE 4 BALFOUR ROAD INTERCHANGE; City of Brentwood, Contra Costa County, CA;
Project Manager. A phased interchange improvement project to convert an existing at-grade
intersection with the City of Brentwood to an interchange. The project included significant utility
relocations involving PG&E transmission towers, PG&E underground joint trench construction with
AT&T, Comcast and the City participating, relocation of a 10-inch Kinder Morgan high-pressure oil
line and booster station, Contra Costa Water District 90-inch Los Vaqueros Pipeline. As the project
manager, Brent led the utility effort and developed reports of investigation, utility agreements and
staging plans to accomplish the work without disruption to service. The interchange area provides
access to a high school, middle school and regional medical center which necessitated access to
these facilities throughout construction. John Muir Regional Medical facility included a Helipad
adjacent to the freeway and required the proposed improvements meet FAA clearance requirements.
Brent also led the efforts with the East Contra Costa Habitat Conservancy, coordinated permitting
agreements and monitoring report requirements. He provided direction for the completion of the
environmental revalidation which required three separate addendums through the life of the design
phase of the project. Lead the project team in concert with working with Caltrans functional units
to obtain project approvals, the City of Brentwood, the SR4 Bypass Authority, Contra Costa County
(performing right of way acquisitions) and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority.
US 50 EL DORADO HILLS/LATROBE ROAD INTERCHANGE PHASE 2B, El Dorado County, CA; Project
Manager. Brent served as project manager for this phased interchange improvement project
delivered within 2 ½ months from the notice to proceed. This unprecedented accelerated delivery
was in response to the County DOT’s desire to capture CMIA fund savings and further the completion
of ultimate interchange improvements. The project included right-of-way acquisitions, utility
relocations (PG&E electric, AT&T fiber, and Comcast fiber), ACOE Nation Wide Permit, signalized
EXPERIENCE
38 years
EDUCATION
MS, Civil Engineering,
California State University,
Fresno
BS, Civil Engineering, California
State University, Fresno
REGISTRATION
Professional Civil Engineer -
CA #46715
Project Management Institute -
PMP Cert #2022265
YEARS WITH CONSOR
16 years
R. Brent Lemon, PE, PMP
Project Manager
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intersections, ramp metering, a new off-ramp bridge and complex
staging. Expedited approvals were completed for mandatory and
advisory design exceptions and longitudinal utility encroachment
exceptions approval through Caltrans Headquarters. Consor was
able to capture over $16 million in construction funding for this
project which is currently under construction.
US 50/PHASE 1 HOV LANE (PS&E), El Dorado County, CA;
Project Manager. Responsible for preparing the PS&E of initial
improvements within the corridor (Phase 1 HOV Lane Project),
which were constructed as part of the Governor’s Corridor
Mobility Improvement Account (Prop 1B). This complex project
was delivered in less than 12 months from notice to proceed to
advertised construction documents. Development of the project
plans included coordinating with five separate environmental
documents, performing an environmental revalidation during
the PS&E phase, developing complex stage construction plans
for replacement of the Latrobe Road UC while maintaining local
road access within the interchange, widening of the Clarksville
UC, coordination of high risk utility facilities, obtaining approval
for a Longitudinal Utility Encroachment Exception from Caltrans,
approvals of mandatory and advisory design exceptions and
developing a pavement rehabilitation strategy for 3-miles on
mainline U.S. 50. Pavement rehabilitation included establishing
a new profile grade, variable depth paving, and cross slope
corrections.
STATE ROUTE 20/WESTERN PARKWAY, YUBA CITY, CA; Project
Manager. Responsible for delivery of a PSR/PR, preparing the
environmental document, obtaining City approval for local
street access modifications, obtaining California Transportation
Commission approval for a new connection to State Route 20,
and developing the project plans, specifications, and estimate
for this major intersection and local street improvement project.
This project was delivered in two phases, the first phase of
improvements were included in a construction contract change
order to an on-going Caltrans administered contract on SR20 to
perform pavement rehabilitation on the mainline highway. This first
phase required development of the change order, specifications
and estimate for the Caltrans Resident Engineer to negotiate and
administer in the field. Improvements implemented were widening
SR 20 for a right & left turn pockets, paving the median, correcting
superelevation and drainage improvements. This approach saved
the City over $1 million in estimated capital improvement costs.
The second phase involved construction of the local street “T”
Intersection improvements which included utility relocations,
signals, lighting, drainage, Caltrans right-of-way mapping, recording
quit claim deeds for Caltrans and local agency right-of-way changes.
The second phase was constructed by the local agency under a
Caltrans encroachment permit.
OLD DAVIS ROUNDABOUT, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS;
Project Engineer. A project to improve the Old Davis Road
intersection with California Avenue on the campus of the University
of California, Davis. This intersection is the main campus entrance
for Interstate 80 traffic exiting to the campus. The improvements
are compatible with future facility expansion plans adjacent to the
project area. This required the Consor team to utilize AutoCAD files
from the university’s GIS system for base mapping preparation. The
project had an expedited delivery time line which required the final
PS&E package to be developed within a four-month time frame.
PEASE ROAD INTERCHANGE PROJECT REPORT, CITY OF YUBA
CITY, CA; Project Manager. Responsible for developing interchange
alternatives and preparing the Project Report and coordinating the
Environmental Document for this interchange project. Interchange
alternatives included a Type L-2 with roundabouts at the ramp
intersections, a Type L-7, and a Type L-9.
STATE ROUTE 246/ALAMO PINTADO ROAD, SOLVANG, CA; Project
Manager. Responsible to develop a Project Study Report (PSR) for
traffic operational improvements to the State Route 246 and Alamo
Pintado Road intersection. Developed a multi-lane roundabout
alternative and worked closely with Caltrans in facilitating Design
Workshops between the City and Caltrans to obtain approval of the
Roundabout Concept Approval Report. The project also involved
developing a conventional intersection widening alternative to
provide the necessary capacity. Other issues that were addressed
included bridge replacement/widening alternative investigation,
hydraulic studies of Alamo Pintado Creek, access management
of multiple ingress/egress points on intersection approaches,
development of alternative creek crossings for a Class 1 bike path,
utility relocations, and development of a roundabout north of the
study intersection.
BRIDGE STREET BRIDGE (HBP), CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE, CA;
Roadway Project Engineer. Responsible for design alternatives
for this historic bridge (built in 1908) replacement project.
Replacement or rehabilitation of the structure will require closure
of the local road in a highly sensitive historic district of down
town Arroyo Grande. Public outreach efforts have included the
community, business interests, and the historic society. The
existing bridge is a steel truss that is both functionally obsolete
and structurally deficient. The replacement structure needed
to clear span the Arroyo Grande Creek approximately 115 feet.
The rehabilitation of the existing bridge maintained the same
span lengths, although all of the substructure needed to be
replaced. Utility relocations included a six-inch gas main. This
project required close coordination with Caltrans to navigate the
Section 106 Process, development of the FNOAE, evaluation of 4f
impacts both for historic resource and park access. This project
also involved close coordination with several stakeholder groups
including historic societies all closely monitoring project. Project
was completed in February 2021.
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As a former Deputy Director of Transportation for the County of Santa Barbara, Dace has
experience working with citizen groups, regulatory agencies, boards and commissions, and special
interest groups which will be of great value to all her clients. She has over 26 years of experience
on transportation projects in both design and construction and spent over 9 years with the Public
Works Department of the County of Santa Barbara where she spent 4 years as the Deputy Director
responsible for the Transportation Division. Dace brings a strong project management background
as well as a wealth of experience in civil, transportation, and bridge design. She also has a wealth
of knowledge of Federal, State, and Local Transportation Funding.
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DEL RIO ROAD/US 101 INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS, City of Atascadero, CA; Project
Engineer. Responsible for the preparation of the PSR for the interchange improvements at the Del
Rio Road/US 101 Interchange. The improvements consist of two roundabouts, one at each ramp
termini and planning for a third roundabout at the local frontage road. Dace worked closely with
the internal and external team members to successfully complete the PID phase of the project.
US 101/BETTERAVIA INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS, City of Santa Maria, CA; Project
Manager. The City of Santa Maria was experiencing a large amount of development on the Enos
Ranchos property just west of the US 101/Betteravia Interchange. As a result of this development
and other growth within the City, improvements to the interchange were needed. Dace and her
team worked with the City to develop an interim solution to increase vehicle storage on eastbound
Betteravia for vehicles wanting to access northbound US 101 and widening the southbound
US 101 offramp to accommodate a dedicated right turn lane. Dace was the Project Manager
responsible for the PS&E package for the improvements and the PEER document for the Caltrans
Encroachment Permit. The project offered much needed relief for the interchange and allowed the
City to work with Caltrans on needed long term improvements to the interchange.
PRADO ROAD BRIDGE WIDENING, City of San Luis Obispo, CA; Roadway Project Engineer. The
existing bridge is a constriction point for vehicles traveling along Prado Road between South
Higuera and US 101 and is in need of widening for current and future traffic volumes. The existing
three-span bridge structure is going to be replaced with a single-span bridge to offer protection
to an existing 24-inch diameter gravity sewer line in times of high-flow. A dual retaining wall
system will be constructed along the creek banks to provide additional hydraulic capacity and sour
protection for the new bridge.
CENTRAL AVENUE OVERPASS, City of Newark, CA; Independent Check. Responsible for the
independent check of the overhead structure for Central Avenue over the Union Pacific Railroad
(UPRR) right-of-way, between Sycamore Street and Morton Avenue. The bridge structure is a
940-foot-long,, seven-span precast, prestressed California Wide Flange bridge. The bridge is
supported on large diameter cast-in-drilled hole concrete piles. The design and the check of
the bridge was made additionally more complicated given the varying heights of the bents. This
resulted in the need to balance the stiffnesses between the eight supports to meet current
Caltrans Seismic Design Criteria. This balance was achieved through different connections between
the superstructure and substructure and between the dropped bent cap and the concrete
columns. The bridge width varied from just over 74 feet wide to 84 feet wide. Given the amount
of variations in the geometry of the bridge, an independent check was performed on all eight
supports, the seven girder spans, and multiple girders per span.
EXPERIENCE
28 years
EDUCATION
MS, Structural Engineering,
University of California,
Berkeley
BS, Civil Engineering,
University of California, Davis
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer -
CA #54408
YEARS WITH CONSOR
4 years
Dace Morgan, PE
Deputy Project Manager/Roadway Project Engineer
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With 36 years of experience, Mark has been involved in and responsible for the PS&E and
construction support of over 170 projects involving more than 280 bridges, primarily throughout
California and other western states. These projects have included new structures, widenings,
upgrades, retrofits, as well as retaining structures, storm damage and emergency projects. Mark
is a nationally recognized bridge engineer and project manager and serves on several national
committees and boards. He has also been involved in delivering projects in Caltrans District 5 for
nearly 30 years. His extensive project experience coupled with his many agency and resource
contacts enables him to effectively manage and deliver successful transportation projects. He also
brings a keen understanding of local, state, and federal funding programs. Mark is a former Branch
Chief in Caltrans Division of Structures and has extensive experience delivering Caltrans on-system
projects not only internally to Caltrans but also externally working as a consultant for Local Agencies.
Mark brings a solid understanding of the City’s staff, processes and has worked with various City
staff on multiple projects with other agencies. In addition, he maintains strong relationships with
the City, Utility, Regulatory Agencies and Caltrans District 5 personnel.
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TRAFFIC WAY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, City of Arroyo Grande; Principal-In-Charge, Project
Manager. Mark was responsible for completing the preliminary scour evaluation of the bridge
and then supported the City in securing Highway Bridge Program (HBP) federal funds for the
replacement of this scour-critical bridge. Mark has led the team in the development of all the
necessary documents for the NEPA and CEQA clearance and is currently closing out the right of
way phase. Mark proposed the early NEPA delivery alternative on this project which has saved
one year of the overall delivery. This project requires a complex and out of the box solution for
construction access, has eliminated the need for any permanent right of way acquisitions and
required coordination with Caltrans for various encroachment requirements and permits of the
project. Currently scheduled for construction in 2025.
I-680/SR 4 INTERCHANGE (PHASES 1, 2A & 4), Contra Costa County; Project Manager. Under
contract to Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA), responsible for independent quality
control review of the entire project design submittals including both Roadway and Structures
elements. This project includes the increase and reconfiguration of the current interchange
requiring large direct connector ramps. Responsible for providing quality control review of reports,
advanced planning studies, type selection reports, DIB-78, proposed design exception listings,
providing constructability reviews, quality control reviews of engineering plans for 35%, 65%, 95%
& 100% submittals prior to submittal to Caltrans. Structures including widenings, retaining walls,
connectors.
STATE ROUTE 4 BALFOUR ROAD INTERCHANGE; City of Brentwood, Contra Costa County, CA;
Principal-in-Charge. Mark was responsible for this intersection replacement project. His team
developed a project study report/project report and prepared the PS&E package to construct a
grade-separated interchange at State Route 4 and Balfour Road in the City of Brentwood. The
interchange replaced an at-grade intersection and included the construction of bridges, utility
relocation, drainage facilities, and traffic signals. The replacement also required coordination with
Caltrans, Contra Costa Transportation Authority, the City of Brentwood, the local regional water
quality control board, and various utility agencies.
EXPERIENCE
36 years
EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering,
University of California, Davis
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer -
CA # 47756
YEARS WITH CONSOR
22 years
Mark Reno, PE
Principal-in-Charge
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With over 20 years of tenure at Consor, Greg started as a student intern and has now served as
a Project Manager, Project Engineer, Design Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, and Structure
Representative on a variety of California transportation projects. What makes Greg’s experience
unique is that he has spent approximately 25 percent of his time in the field. As a result, Greg
approaches every PS&E package with constructability as one of the primary considerations.
He is an HBP project specialist and uses his strong technical background in conjunction with
his knowledge of the federally funded project process to successfully navigate the design,
environmental, utility and right-of-way phases.
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SHELDON ROAD INTERCHANGE, City of Elk Grove, CA; Design Engineer. Replacement structures
for the Sheldon Road Interchange over Highway 99. The two-span overcrossing structure
(approximately 148-feet wide and 273-feet long) is a cast-in-place, prestressed concrete box girder
bridge that was designed to be built in stages so that traffic on Sheldon Road could be maintained
throughout construction. This project also involved the design and construction of a free-standing
soldier pile wall with a free height of 16.5 feet placed along the edge of the Highway 99 shoulder,
near an historic cemetery. In addition, this project involved the design of a replacement Pump-
Plant Station to maintain the drainage of the low-point of Highway 99.
BRIDGE STREET BRIDGE REHABILITATION (HBP), City of Arroyo Grande, CA; Project Engineer.
Responsible for design alternatives for this historic bridge (built in 1908) replacement project.
Replacement or rehabilitation of the structure will require closure of the local road in a highly
sensitive historic district of down town Arroyo Grande. Public outreach efforts have included the
community, business interests, and the historic society. The existing bridge is a steel truss that is
both functionally obsolete and structurally deficient. The replacement structure needed to clear
span the Arroyo Grande Creek approximately 115 feet. The rehabilitation of the existing bridge
maintained the same span lengths, although all of the substructure needed to be replaced. Utility
relocations included a six-inch gas main. This project required close coordination with Caltrans
to navigate the Section 106 Process, development of the FNOAE, evaluation of 4f impacts both
for historic resource and park access. This project also involved close coordination with several
stakeholder groups including historic societies all closely monitoring project.
BELLO STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT (HBP), City of Pismo Beach, CA; Project Engineer.
Responsible or the preliminary engineering and final PS&E for this bridge replacement project.
Consor approached the City of Pismo Beach with an opportunity to secure HBP funding for a bridge
that was identified as a “closed bridge” (i.e., a bridge taken out of the National Bridge Inventory
[NBI] and therefore not eligible for Federal Funding). Consor got the bridge added back into the
NBI and therefore eligible for HBP funding. This project provides a key link back into the City’s
network and direct access to the City’s recreation fields and maintenance facilities. The bridge also
connects the City’s bike and pedestrian trails.
SANTA LUCIA BRIDGE REPLACEMENT (HBP), City of Atascadero, CA; Project Engineer. Responsible
for the replacement of the existing 45-foot-long, conventionally-reinforced concrete T-beam span.
This structure is located within a narrow strip of City right-of-way and is flanked by private property
on both sides. This condition presented a challenge as the bridge provides the sole access to this
rural residential area. Given the higher ADT, keeping traffic open during construction was a primary
consideration. Consor presented several traffic staging alternatives to the City along with the pros
and cons of each alternative. This allowed the City to make the best decision for their residents
which resulted in less public impact and political fallout.
EXPERIENCE
24 years
EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering,
University of California, Davis
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer -
CA #82850
YEARS WITH CONSOR
24 years
Greg Young, PE
Quality Assurance/Quality Control - Bridge Design
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Scott is a structural design engineer with experience on bridges, civil structures, and building
design projects. He has over 18 years of experience in the design of several bridge projects,
retaining walls, and masonry buildings, as well as other miscellaneous hydraulic structures. Scott
has been involved in Caltrans and local agency projects in addition to private developer projects.
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STATE ROUTE 4 BALFOUR ROAD INTERCHANGE; City of Brentwood, Contra Costa County, CA;
Structural Designer. The conversion of a two-lane expressway (and at-grade intersection) to a
four-lane divided Highway and I/C. This project included the following four structures: (1) Deer
Creek Bridge, a single-span, 160-foot-long by 71-foot-wide precast girder bridge; (2) Deer Creek
Bridge at EB SR4 On-ramp Bridge, a single-span, 100-foot-long by 48-foot-wide reinforced concrete,
box girder bridge on a 150-foot radius curve; (3) Balfour Road UC – Bridge, a two-span, 195-foot-
long by 92-foot-wide precast girder bridge, of which the design utilized an integral bent cap with
continuous post-tensioning; (4) Deer Creek MSE Retaining Wall, a 104-foot-long by 22-foot-high
MSE wall.
I-880, 23RD AVENUE AND 29TH AVENUE OPERATIONAL AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT, Alameda County Transportation Commission, Oakland, CA; Structural Designer.
Responsible for the design of eight Mechanically Stabilized Embankment (MSE) walls, one Sound
Wall on Barrier/ Retaining Wall, and one concrete cantilever retaining wall. Design has included
single stage MSE walls as well as multiple stage constructed geosynthetic reinforced walls to
support the approach embankments for the proposed bridges. Also prepared Type Selection
Report, design calculations, and final plans for the construction of the walls. For Phase I (PSR/PR) of
this $75 million project, responsibilities consisted of the production of an Advanced Planning Study
(APS) for two proposed bridge replacements, including 23rd Avenue Overcrossing and the 29th
Avenue Overcrossing.
INTERSTATE 15/CALIFORNIA OAKS ROAD INTERCHANGE BRIDGE WIDENING, City of Murrieta,
CA; Structural Designer. Responsible for the design of two (2) single-span, cast-in-place post-
tensioned reinforced box girder bridges and two tieback walls. Prepared Type Selection Report,
structural design calculations, engineer’s estimate and final plans for construction. Limited vertical
clearance required the superstructure to be constructed above final grade then lowered into place.
PRADO ROAD BRIDGE WIDENING, City of San Luis Obispo, CA; Project Manager. This project
replaced the existing Prado Road Bridge with a new bridge and two retaining walls to support the
new Prado Road improvements. The existing bridge is a constriction point for vehicles traveling
along Prado Road between South Higuera and US 101 and is in need of widening for current and
future traffic volumes. The existing three-span bridge structure will be replaced with a single-
span precast concrete wide flange girder bridge which will offer protection to an existing 24-inch
diameter gravity sewer line in times of high-flow. Retaining walls will be constructed along the
creek banks to provide additional hydraulic capacity and scour protection for the new bridge. The
existing Bob Jones Pedestrian bridge will also be relocated on to new abutment supports located
further downstream to avoid conflict with the new wider Prado Road Bridge.
EXPERIENCE
21 years
EDUCATION
MS, Civil Engineering,
University of California, Davis
BS, Civil Engineering,
University of California, Davis
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer -
CA #88532
YEARS WITH CONSOR
11 years
Scott McCauley, PE
Bridge Lead Engineer
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Ashley is a talented and enthusiastic Project Engineer, who excels at managing assigned tasks in
support of Consor engineers on multiple projects with specific duties including geometric design,
calculating road quantities, spec writing, and support with AutoCad and Microstation.
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HUER HUERO CREEK BRIDGE & ROUNDABOUT, City of Paso Robles, CA; Bridge Designer.
Responsible for the design of a new, four span bridge over Huer Huero Creek in Paso Robles,
California. The Huer Huero Creek Bridge is part of a greater project to construct a realignment of
Airport Road. The project is a response to increased traffic demands on Highway 46 in the eastern
portion of Paso Robles. The bridge is a cast-in-place, post-tensioned Concrete, box girder bridge on
multi column piers with drilled shafts. The bridge design required significant coordination efforts
for utilities, hydraulic, and foundation design. Services provided included type selection and the
production of plans, specs, quantities, and cost estimates.
MID HIGUERA BYPASS AND BIANCHI LANGE BRIDGE, City of San Luis Obispo, CA; Independent
Check. Performed the GP Estimate on this project to replace a single-span steel plate girder bridge
approximately 64 feet long and 16 feet wide with a two-span, 120’ long bridge founded on Cast-In-
Drilled-Hole (CIDH) deep foundations.
LOPEZ DRIVE BRIDGE RETROFIT, San Luis Obispo County, CA; CADD. Performed redlines and
minor design for the existing Lopez Drive Bridge spanning over Lopez Lake in San Luis Obispo
County, CA. The existing three-span precast concrete girder structure, founded on pier wall
substructure, is founded on soil material highly susceptible to liquefaction and lateral spreading.
Responsibilities included the seismic evaluation and design calculations, preparation of a Retrofit
Strategy Report, and preparation of plans for the retrofit/ replacement alternatives.
MORGAN TERRITORY ROAD BRIDGES AT PM 5.0 AND PM 5.2, Contra Costa County, CA;
Independent Check. Performed independent checks of three soldier pile retaining wall designs. The
retaining walls act as wingwall extensions for bridge replacements of two Morgan Territory Road
Bridges Crossing Marsh Creek. The existing structures were severely damaged by heavy storm flows
and scour making layout of the proposed structures critical for preventing similar damage in the
future.
UVAS ROAD BRIDGE OVER LITTLE UVAS CREEK, County of Santa Clara, CA; Independent
Check. Replacement of a single span bridge with Precast Pre-stressed I-girders on a realignment of
Uvas Road in Santa Clara County, California. Services provided include independent check of the
Replacement Bridge and modified Caltrans Type 5 Retaining Wall.
CARROL CREEK & WALKER CREEK BRIDGES, Inyo County, CA; Design Engineer. Carroll Creek:
Design Engineer on this proposed project that includes constructing a new bridge along Carroll
Creek Road over the Los Angeles Aqueduct, approximately 275 feet south of the existing bridge
and realigning the roadway approaching the bridge from either direction. Walker Creek: Designer
Engineer on this proposed project that includes constructing a new bridge along Walker Creek
Road over the Los Angeles Aqueduct, approximately 400 feet south of the existing bridge and
realigning the roadway approaching the bridge from either direction.
EXPERIENCE
5 years
EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering, California
State University, Chico
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer -
CA #94887
YEARS WITH CONSOR
5 years
Ashley Hanson, PE
Bridge Design Engineer
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Brent has five years of experience as a professional engineer with a focus on transportation
engineering. In his tenure with Consor, Brent has assisted the team on multiple projects with duties
that include calculating road and bridge quantities, designing road geometry, utility coordination,
technical writing, survey field work and map drawing, surveying measurements, and support with
AutoCAD and Microstation.
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DANVILLE BOULEVARD – ORCHARD COURT COMPLETE STREETS IMPROVEMENTS,
Pleasanton, CA; Roadway Design Engineer. Brent was responsible for stage construction design of
the roadway and roundabout for Danville Boulevard. This complete streets improvement project in
Danville located in Contra Costa County includes the implementation of a roundabout on Danville
Boulevard. Due to the high ADT of Danville Boulevard the county wanted to keep traffic open
through the use of staged construction. Brent worked through the design to keep the flow of traffic
along Danville Boulevard while staging the construction of the proposed roundabout.
YANKEE JIMS ROAD BRIDGE OVER NORTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER (HBP), Placer County,
CA; Roadway Design Engineer. Brent was responsible for the geometric design of the roadway
elements for the Yankee Jims Bridge. The Yankee Jims Bridge is located in a remote area of Placer
County and spans over the North Fork of the American River. The rural location of the project site
creates many different challenges for design and access to the project for construction. Brent was
responsible for implementing design alternatives of over 17 different locations along the access
road that need to be altered for the contractor to have access down to the bridge at the project
location. Due to the CM/GC project delivery method, Brent was able to work with the contractor to
discover the best alternatives for the project. This project includes a large hillside cut to realign the
roadway to construct the proposed bridge adjacent to the existing bridge. Brent designed a large
infill area to relocate all the excavated cut material from the roadway and minimize all hauling of
material off the project site.
MCBEAN PARK DRIVE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT OVER AUBURN RAVINE (HBP), Lincoln, CA;
Roadway Design Engineer. Brent was responsible for the geometric design of the roadway and
drainage design for the McBean Park Drive Bridge. This project, located in Lincoln, California,
includes approximately 0.5 miles of roadway with 1.5 intersections to rebuild and a bridge over
Auburn Ravine. Brent used his knowledge of the ADA design standards to design ADA compliant
access routes along the stretch of the project. This project includes various utility coordination for
intermediated and final stages of utility relocation during the project construction. McBean Park
Drive’s drainage plan was designed in conjunction with its many existing drainage features. The
proposed drainage plan tied into the existing network to create an efficient and environmentally
friendly drainage system.
EMERGENCY STORM DAMAGE ON TORO AND VIEJO ROAD, Monterey County, CA; Roadway
Design Engineer. Brent was responsible for the geometric design, drainage design, utility
coordination, and plan preparation for the roadway plans at Toro and Viejo Road. These two
projects are located in Monterey County. Both these projects include the correction of slope
failures and roadway geometry to make the roadway safer. Brent was able to redesign the roadway
and drainage systems, which will correct the slope failures and allow water to move through the
sites without erosion or slope instability in the future. Utility coordination was needed to move
underground utilities out of the way for the construction of the roadway and drainage features.
EXPERIENCE
5 years
EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering, California
State University, Chico
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer -
CA #93977
YEARS WITH CONSOR
5 years
Brent Harrison, PE
Roadway Design Engineer
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Mike has 29 years of experience focused on improving transportation for local agencies and
the State of California. He has worked extensively on roadway projects including major corridor
improvements, highways, interchanges, as well as local agency bridge replacement and
rehabilitation projects in support of the Highway Bridge Program. Mike offers particular expertise
in roadway design, geometric layout of highways and ramps, drainage system analysis and design,
pavement management, design and coordination of underground utilities, and construction
support.
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COMBIE ROAD WIDENING, Nevada County, CA; Project Engineer. Responsible for utility
coordination, drainage and roadway design. The proposed project will include widening Combie
Road to five lanes (including a two-way, left turn lane), a traffic signal at the Combie Road/Higgins
Road intersection, a shared use Bicycle/Pedestrian Path, along with the extension of a sewer line
and other drainage improvements. The project will result in the realignment of a small portion of
Ragsdale Creek, requiring consultation with ACOE and coordination with the United States Fish and
Wildlife Service regarding potential impacts to California Red-Legged Frog habitat. Also included
is a Rule 20A Undergrounding Project where PG&E and AT&T will be relocating to a joint trench.
Work includes PA/ED as well as PS&E.
SHELDON ROAD/WATERMAN ROAD ROUNDABOUT, Elk Grove, CA; Project Manager.
Project Manager responsible for completing the plans, specifications, and estimates to improve
the intersection of Sheldon Road and Waterman Road with the construction of a single-lane
roundabout. The intersection is located in the east part of Elk Grove within the City’s designated
Rural Sheldon/Rural Residential Area and is adjacent to a powerline corridor with Sacramento
Municipal Utility District, Pacific Gas & Electric, and Western Area Power Administration. The
improved intersection included pervious colored concrete pedestrian paths around the perimeter
of the roundabout as well as public art themed to match the rural character of the area. The
roadway approach legs included accommodations for shoulders/bike lanes and storm drainage
facilities with detention ponds to maintain pre-construction run-off conditions and historical
drainage patterns. Construction was completed in less than two months under a full intersection
closure. Mike was responsible for the roundabout geometrics, final design, construction details,
utility coordination, and community outreach meetings. Mike worked closely with the City of Elk
Grove and the community to obtain support for construction under a full intersection closure,
which resulted in schedule and construction budget savings.
16TH AVENUE OVER TULARE LAKE CANAL BRIDGE REPLACEMENT (HBP), Kings County, CA;
Project Manager/Roadway Project Engineer. Responsible for the design and delivery of PS&E for
roadway improvements of the replacement of this bridge. Michael developed the preliminary and
final horizontal and vertical layouts. He led the utility coordination effort, which facilitated PG&E’s
relocation of a utility pole conflict prior to construction.
PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEER/STAFF AUGMENTATION, Stanislaus County, CA; Project Manager.
Responsible for general project oversight, management, and coordination of multiple bridge
replacement projects within Stanislaus County as a part time staff augmentation County employee.
Mike represents the County to facilitate coordination of various project elements with property
owners, utility companies, Caltrans and each design team. In addition to daily remote work, Mike's
dedication to Stanislaus County includes working in the public works office in Modesto, CA as needed.
EXPERIENCE
29 years
EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering,
University of California,
Berkeley
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer -
CA #60254
YEARS WITH CONSOR
22 years
Michael Sanchez, PE
Utility Coordination
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John has over 30 years of experience as a civil engineer and senior project manager, designing
and planning infrastructure for water resources, wastewater treatment, water treatment,
pumping, conveyance, and other water-related projects. His experience encompasses detailed
civil and mechanical design of infrastructure and equipment, project management, construction
management, technical writing, cost estimation, permitting, subcontractor/subconsultant
management, and client service for capital improvement projects.
John has extensive experience managing technical subdisciplines such as structural, electrical,
instrumentation, SCADA, geotechnical, corrosion/cathodic protection, site civil, mechanical piping
and pumping, architectural, and HVAC/plumbing.
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RESERVOIR TOWER STRUCTURAL AND CONDITION ASSESSMENT, Helix Water District, CA;
Project Manager. Project involves a condition assessment and dive inspection of the 150-foot-tall
reservoir outlet tower at Lake Jennings. Consor performed a comprehensive 5-day dive inspection
of the 150-foot tall Lake Jennings Inlet/Outlet Tower, using six professionally-trained divers
with surface-supplied air up to 135 foot dive depth. Consor then prepared a detailed condition
assessment report which included a seismic evaluation of the tower. Consor also performed a
field evaluation of the existing 54-inch and 60-inch raw water piping connecting the tower and the
Levy Water Treatment Plant. The findings of this condition assessment were necessary to inform
Helix Water District and other partner agencies for the East County Advanced Water Purification
Program that the tower was capable of serving as the primary conduit for purified recycled water
delivered through the tower and into the existing water treatment plant.
WELL 13 TREATMENT PLANT DESIGN SERVICES, City of Lakewood, CA; Deputy Project
Manager. John served as Deputy Project Manager on this project which includes design and
construction support for the City’s Well 13 Arsenic Removal Treatment Plant and was based on
results of pilot testing the full-scale facilities, also performed by the design team. Treatment plant
improvements included installation of the filter package, backwash recycle pump, and a ferric
chloride feed system. An existing tank at the treatment plant site was proposed by the City to be
re-purposed for backwash settling and recycle. Design of the filter equipment incorporated the
existing electrical services to supply power to the filter controller, the backwash pump, and the
chemical feed facility with single phase power. A cost-effective control strategy was included to
allow staff to remotely monitor the facility and the equipment to operate automatically.Deodar
Reservoir Rehabilitation Design, Vista Irrigation District, CA; Project Manager. Consor conducted a
comprehensive raft inspection, dry inspection, condition assessment, and seismic analysis of the
existing 1.3 MG Deodar Reservoir. This prestressed circular concrete reservoir was constructed
in 1976. Consor also performed condition assessment of the existing on-site buried steel piping.
Following the condition assessment, Consor designed a reservoir rehabilitation consisting of the
following elements:Full roof replacement with a new aluminum geodesic roof dome; New interior
and exterior stairs, roof hatches, and roof railing; new perimeter road and access road; new cast-
in-place retaining wall on the north cut slope; repair of existing retaining walls; new site fencing,
gates, and fence replacement; valve replacement; new reservoir overflow and inlet piping and
check valves; reservoir coating; on-site stormwater improvements; and landscaping enhancements.
EXPERIENCE
30 years
EDUCATION
MS, Wind Engineering, Kiel
University of Applied Sciences
ME, Geological Sciences,
Cornell University
BS, Civil Engineering, California
Polytechnic State University,
San Luis Obispo
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer -
CA #59270
YEARS WITH CONSOR
4 years
John Thayer, PE
Utilities Design - Wet
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Linda has 37 years of experience as a project manager/project engineer for a variety of water
and wastewater system improvement projects for public agencies throughout Central and
Northern California. Linda has been responsible for the design of both potable water systems and
wastewater facilities. Her experience covers a wide range of projects including water distribution,
transmission, and storage systems, as well as wastewater collection and treatment facilities. Linda
is experienced in water projects which include planning and design of production wells, distribution
systems, booster pump stations, storage tanks, and transmission pipelines. Apart from project
management duties, Linda performs peer review and QA/QC review on water and wastewater
design projects and studies, and is a mentor for junior engineering staff.
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NUT TREE ROAD OVERCROSSING UTILITY DESIGN, City of Vacaville, CA; Design/Utility
Coordinator. Design and construction services for City utilities including water and sewer pipelines
for the new six-lane structure and frontage road improvements at Nut Tree Road and I-80. Included
relocation of existing water transmission mains and the addition of future transmission capacity for
the City in the form of a 24-inch water transmission main crossing under I-80. Coordination with
Caltrans for pipeline crossing alternatives was included and resulted in boring and jacking steel
casing under the interstate and installing DIP carrier pipe.
NACIMIENTO PIPELINE AT EL CAMINO REAL BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, San Luis Obispo
County, CA; Project Manager. Design of an 18-inch raw water pipeline that was relocated from an
independent truss structure with deteriorating abutments, onto an adjacent new vehicular bridge
that was replacing a structurally deficient bridge over Santa Margarita Creek. The high pressure
pipeline (350 psi) is a critical component of the Nacimiento Water Project that delivers raw water
over 45 miles from Lake Nacimiento to the San Luis Obispo Water Treatment Plant. The ductile iron
pipe was designed to be hung on the north side of the bridge by a series of hangers and brackets,
with flex joints, combination air valves, and pump outs to match the existing original design.
Existing cathodic protection on the pipeline and fiber optic cables installed adjacent to the pipeline
were replaced and reconnected on each side of the creek crossing.
CENTRAL AVENUE OVERHEAD PROJECT, City of Newark, CA; Project Manager/Engineer.
Responsible for the relocation of potable water and gravity sewer due to the roadway
improvements and grade separation structure for Central Avenue over the Union Pacific Railroad
(UPRR) right-of-way, between Sycamore Street and Morton Avenue. Closely coordinated with
Alameda County Water District (ACWD) and Union Sanitation District (USD). The pipelines ranged
in size from 8 inch to 24 inch diameter. The design included bore and jack at the UPRR crossing.
The project scope includes preliminary engineering, final design and preparation of construction
bid documents.
CONN CREEK BRIDGE WATER LINE PROJECT, City of Calistoga, Calistoga, CA; Project Manager.
The City of Calistoga’s existing potable water pipeline under Conn Creek has historically been
exposed to erosion, scour damage, and in 2006 required emergency repairs. The concrete cap over
the pipeline was exposed and in need of repair. Repeated repairs/maintenance in the creek bed
have impacted the natural habitat of endangered California Freshwater Shrimp and threatened
and endangered salmonids. The project included design of a 16-inch transmission main (increased
capacity for the City), attached to a bridge recently completed by Caltrans. The City received an
HMPG grant through FEMA for 65% design. The project included coordination with environmental
agencies to obtain permits. Local indigenous Tribes were involved to monitor the project.
EXPERIENCE
37 years
EDUCATION
MS, Civil Engineering,
California State University,
Sacramento
BA, Geography, University of
California, Davis
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer -
CA #49691
OR #91396
YEARS WITH CONSOR
9 years
Linda Scroggs, PE
Utilities Design - Wet
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As one of our stormwater enthusiasts, Nick brings expertise in the design construction of various
types of stormwater projects, including pipeline design, low impact development, regional
treatment and detention systems and integration with other adjacent utilities. He is also well-
versed in transportation, water and wastewater, making him one of the firm’s sought-after cross-
discipline engineers. A returned Peace Corps volunteer, Nick’s work experience extends outside of
the boundaries of the United States on projects ranging from master planning to site development.
While he enjoys getting technical, it’s engaging with clients, colleagues, system operators,
maintenance personnel, and the community that truly motivates Nick. While he nourishes existing
relationships, he also develops new relationships to connect people who share common goals
and can support one another in their passion for sustainable infrastructure. This sustainable
infrastructure passion has even earned Nick some valuable certifications such as LEED AP BD+C
and ENV SP.
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STORMWATER MASTER PLAN UPDATE; City of Sherwood, OR; Project Manager. Consor
updated the City of Sherwood’s 2007 comprehensive Stormwater Master Plan in coordination with
Clean Water Services (CWS) and the governing watershed-based DEQ NPDES Permit. Planning work
for the City was conducted in parallel to a sanitary sewer master plan update to efficiently assess
stormwater management issues. The project utilized current City as-builts, planning documents,
GIS mapping, and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling and analysis using InfoSWMM, (EPASWMM 5
hydraulic engine) and Tualatin River Urban Stormwater Tool (TRUST).
COOPER MOUNTAIN UTILITY PLAN (CMUP); City of Beaverton, OR; Technical Advisor QA/
QC. Consor provided planning and design services to cohesively integrate stormwater, water,
and wastewater utilities within the urban reserve area (URA) boundary expansion of Cooper
Mountain. Stormwater services include natural area enhancement strategies that complement
utility corridors, including low impact stormwater infrastructure and resilient streams, coupled
with permitting guidance and building consensus with regulators for those approaches. Future
storm conveyances were sized to reflect regional detention and treatment needs. This approach
maximized develop-able land by prioritizing and co-locating in-stream stormwater management
within vegetated corridor buffers. Nick oversaw production of deliverables and provided QA/QC
review of project documents.
MASTER PLANNING SERVICES; City of Pendleton, OR; Project Engineer. Consor developed
stormwater, sewer, and water master plans for the City of Pendleton. The first step in the project
was to develop a GIS database for each of the water, sewer, and stormwater utilities for use in
developing hydraulic models and supporting the overall master plan development. The plans
evaluated the ability for the City to meet existing and future service requirements for all three
utilities through build-out. The project will included updated design and construction standards
for use internally as well as for developer reference. A CIP was developed to address any existing
and future projects. Consor delivered updated water, sewer, and stormwater GIS and associated
hydraulic models as part of the project.
EXPERIENCE
22 years
EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering, Oregon
State University
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer -
OR #72710PE
WA #52873
CO #55472
CERTIFICATION
U.S. Green Building Council,
LEED AP BD+C
Institute for Sustainable
Infrastructure, ENV SP
YEARS WITH CONSOR
10 years
Nicholas McMurtrey, PE, LEED AP, ENV SP
LEED/Envision
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Erin has 12 years of experience focused on structural systems for flood risk management projects,
and is currently serving as Consor's Hydraulic Structures Practice Lead. Prior to joining Consor, Erin
worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) where she served as a structural engineer
subject matter expert and technical lead specializing in the design, inspection, operation, and
repair of hydraulic steel structures for multi-million-dollar flood risk management and navigation
projects across the US. Erin is experienced in performing design charrettes and value engineering
studies for large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects which involved leading design teams, consulting
with stakeholders, understanding project requirements, and improving operations and material
selection. While Erin has a structural background, she has a passion for environmental stewardship
and green infrastructure dating back to her time as an Eco-Rep while attending the University of
Vermont.
Erin will be able to utilize her design charrette experience and passion for environmental
sustainability to lead the project team through sustainable project selections and application of a
sustainable rating system.
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FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER (FRP) COMPOSITE PROGRAM, USACE, Inland Navigation Design
Center; Program Lead. Erin led, developed, and implemented the FRP Composite Program to
expand hydraulic structures applications in USACE. She coordinated with partners in other federal
agencies, industry, and researchers to expand the use of FRP in civil works structures. Erin provided
expertise on FRP while participating in design charrettes and presented to varying audiences
in workshops and on virtual platforms. She planned and developed guidance documents. Erin
coordinated presentors and facilitated bi-monthly meetings for the USACE FRP Composite Users’
and Interest Group.
MITER GATE AND ANCHORAGE REPLACEMENTS AT LOCKS 2-10, USACE; Technical Lead
& Structural Lead. Erin led multi-disciplinary design teams through project conception, design
charrettes, development of plans and specifications, contract award, engineering-during-
construction, and installation for the miter gate and anchorage replacements at ten lock and dam
sites on the Mississippi River. Erin increased commonality of components with site standardization,
and worked through complex, short fuse issues to develop engineering solutions with Engineering
and Operations team, A/E firms, and Contractors. Erin led the development of the scope, schedule,
and budgets for these multifaceted multi-million-dollar navigation projects.
FARGO MOORHEAD METROPOLITAN AREA PROGRAM, USACE, St. Paul District, MN;
Structural. Erin developed designs, plans, and specifications for the dam control building, waterway
and safety signs, stairs, walkways, and miscellaneous features, and performed QC reviews of the
dam bulkheads, control structure foundation, Tainter gates, and gage well house for three control
structures on the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Area Flood Control Diversion Project. Performed
design reviews and sustainability reviews and coordinated across multiple disciplines on this multi-
billion-dollar Public-Private Partnership project.
EXPERIENCE
12 years
EDUCATION
MS, Civil Engineering, Johns
Hopkins University
BS, Civil Engineering,
University of Vermont
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer -
MN #56000
WA #24004487
OR #104731PE
TX #152176
CERTIFICATION
LEED AP #10932410
Envision SP #62934
PMI, Project Management
Professional #7780505
YEARS WITH CONSOR
< 1 year
Erin Krug, PE, LEED AP, ENV SP, PMP
LEED/Envision
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Lincoln is a Senior Consulting Manager within AECOM’s National Infrastructure Economics Practice
and is the national lead for Grant Support Services for Transportation. He has more than two
decades of international experience across a wide spectrum of strategic planning, economic
analysis, and project management in infrastructure advisory, transportation economics, land use
economics, and regional development. Lincoln specializes in the development and support of grant
applications for public and private sector clients, as well as grant administration once projects are
awarded federal funding.
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US 64 ITHMAS HIGHWAY CORRIDOR RECONSTRUCTION, MPDG Grant Application. Lincoln
was the author, lead economist, and grant coordinator in the development of an application for the
New Mexico Department of Transportation and Navajo Department of Transportation for MPDG
grant funding. The project comprised the reconstruction of approximately 26 miles of highway
in northwest New Mexico which acts as the primary access to the Navajo Nation. Improvements
include bridge replacement, shoulder widening, safety and lighting upgrades, and the installation
of fiber conduit. The application was awarded $59M in funding in January 2024.
BORDER HIGHWAY CONNECTOR AT SANTA TERESA PORT OF ENTRY, INFRA Grant Application.
Lincoln was the author and coordinator of a successful turnkey grant application submitted by New
Mexico Department of Transportation seeking funding under the 2022 INFRA grant program. The
project comprised the development of a six-mile-long greenfield highway facility connecting the
Santa Teresa Port of Entry with Interstate 10 near El Paso. The implementation of the project will
result in the removal of commercial traffic from local roads, leading to improved safety, as well as
the more efficient movement of freight between the nation’s ports of entry, interstate system, and
intermodal facilities. The project was awarded $45M in funding in September 2022.
US64 ITHMAS HIGHWAY CORRIDOR RECONSTRUCTION, RAISE Grant Application. Lincoln was
the author, lead economist, and grant coordinator in the development of an application for the
New Mexico Department of Transportation and Navajo Department of Transportation for RAISE
grant funding. The project comprised the reconstruction of approximately 26 miles of highway
in northwest New Mexico which acts as the primary access to the Navajo Nation. Improvements
include bridge replacement, shoulder widening, safety and lighting upgrades, and the installation
of fiber conduit. The application was awarded $25M in funding in November 2021.
US 74 CORRIDOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR RURAL EFFICIENCY & SAFETY IMPROVEMENT
(CORESI), INFRA Grant. Lincoln was the primary author of the successful application for this
project spanning 350 miles of the US Route 74 corridor between Asheville and Wilmington in
North Carolina. Comprising the construction of bypasses, safety improvements, ITS upgrades, and
the installation of hundreds of miles of fiber optic cabling. The CORESI project will bring about
a harmonization and continuity of free flow (toward full control of access) along the key freight
corridor, with outcomes including an increase in vehicle capacity, faster travel times throughout
the entire corridor, a decrease in recurring and non-recurring congestion, and improved safety
conditions resulting in a reduction in accidents and fatalities. Furthermore, the installation of fiber
optics cabling will enable the foundation for the future deployment of ITS technologies providing
tremendous potential for many other communications mechanisms including broadband internet,
cameras, and future connected and autonomous vehicle (both passenger and freight) technology.
The project was awarded $25 million under the INFRA program in July 2020.
EXPERIENCE
23 years
EDUCATION
Master, Business, Macquarie
University, Sydney
Master, International
Relations, Macquarie
University, Sydney
Bachelor of Arts, History,
University of California, Santa
Barbara/Universidad de
Barcelona, Spain
YEARS WITH AECOM
13 years
Lincoln James
Grant Writing Assistance
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Nathan Brierley is a Senior Consultant in the Infrastructure Economics team at AECOM. He has over
seven years of experience providing economic and financial advice to support public and private
sector clients with strategic planning and investment decisions. He is experienced in benefit-cost
analysis (BCA), grant writing, economic impact analysis and other bespoke economic and financial
analysis across a range of infrastructure types including transportation and others. Prior to joining
AECOM, Nathan worked at Deloitte Access Economics and Infrastructure Australia.
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BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW SYSTEM SUPPORT, BNSF. Nathan is working with BNSF
to identify opportunities for funding across the Red River and Southwest Divisions. An extensive
pipeline of potential projects has been developed through research and consultation, and various
discretionary grant programs have been reviewed to identify potential funding opportunities. The
scope also involves grant writing and benefit-cost analyses (BCA) to support the various applications.
REGION 1 BRIDGE PRE-SCOPING STUDY; COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Nathan is currently working with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to prioritize
and identify funding opportunities for structures across Region 1. This engagement involves
prioritizing the structures in need of rehabilitation or replacement and researching various
discretionary grant programs to identify competitive candidates. The scope also involves grant
writing and BCA to support the various applications.
DOWNTOWN RAIL EXTENSION PROJECT, TRANSBAY JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY. Nathan
supported the BCA for the Downtown Rail Extension (DTX) Project, to support the Transbay Joint
Powers Authority’s application for the 2023 Federal-State Partnership (FSP) for Intercity Passenger
Rail Discretionary Grant Program. The DTX Project will extend Caltrain commuter rail from its
current terminus at Fourth and King to the new Transit Center. It will also deliver the California
High-Speed Rail Authority’s future high-speed rail service to the Transit Center. Because the
program focused specifically on intercity passenger rail, the BCA considered the costs and benefits
to California High-Speed Rail only. The range of economic costs and benefits included economic
competitiveness, safety, quality of life, environmental sustainability, and state of good repair.
LOUISIANA INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL, PORT OF NEW ORLEANS. Nathan supported the
BCA for the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) Project, as part of the Port of New Orleans’
application for the 2023 Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant (MPDG) Program. The BCA
considered transportation cost savings, container handling savings, accident cost savings, social
cost savings, emissions reductions, and residual value.
INTERSTATE 25 NORTH, SEGMENT 5 PROJECT, WELD COUNTY, CO. Nathan developed the BCA
for the Interstate 25 North, Segment 5 Project, as part of Weld County’s application for the 2023
Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant (MPDG) Program. The BCA monetized benefits related to
safety, state of good repair, economic impacts, freight movement and job creation, climate change,
resiliency, and the environment.
DAVE LYLE BOULEVARD PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT, CITY OF ROCK HILL, SC. Nathan led
the BCA for the Dave Lyle Boulevard Pedestrian Bridge Project, as part of the City of Rock Hill’s
application for the 2023 Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) Program. The BCA
monetized benefits related to safety, economic strength, equity, and climate and sustainability.
EXPERIENCE
7 years
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Commerce,
Economics & Finance with
Honors (Economics) (Class I),
Griffith University, Australia
YEARS WITH AECOM
1 year
Nathan Brierley
Grant Writing Assistance
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Kendall Myers is an Economist with AECOM’s National Infrastructure Economics Practice. She
brings experience in economic analysis and both quantitative and qualitative research. In her daily
work, she applies skills in project management, benefit-cost analyses, and economic modelling. In
less than two years, Kendall has assisted clients to win $500 million in federal grants. Kendall has
strong interests in economic development, environmental resilience, and demography.
Prior to joining AECOM, Kendall was a Research Assistant at Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate
School of Management. In that role, she managed various research projects involving wage
discrepancy, project evaluation, survey formation, climate change and more. This research was
performed using Stata, R/RStudio, REDCap, and advanced Microsoft Excel functions.
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NEW RIVER GORGE BRIDGE STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING PROJECT APPLICATION
TO STRENGTHENING MOBILITY AND REVOLUTIONIZING TRANSPORTATION (SMART)
GRANT PROGRAM, New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, West Virginia Department of
Transportation Division of Highways (WVDOT DOH). Kendall developed the grant narrative to
support WVDOT’s application seeking funding to plan and install a system of sensors to monitor the
structural health of the historic, marquee New River Gorge Bridge in Fayette County, West Virginia.
GOLD LINE EASTSIDE TRANSIT CORRIDOR PROJECT, Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority. Kendall was the task lead for preparing Growth-Inducing Impacts
Technical Report according to local trends and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) guidelines.
The Project would extend the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s
(Metro’s) E Line, a light rail transit (LRT) line, 4.6 miles from its current terminus at the Atlantic
Station in the unincorporated community of East Los Angeles to the cities of Commerce and
Montebello.
AMTRAK CASCADES CORRIDOR IDENTIFICATION AND DEVELOPMENT (CORRIDOR ID)
PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION, Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT).
Coordinated efforts between Amtrak, WSDOT, and Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).
Contributed to the development of narratives, maps, and graphics for the corridors, including
rolling submissions of drafts for client review and feedback. This project was awarded an initial
$500 thousand in December 2023.
RAIL DIVISION, CORRIDOR IDENTIFICATION, AND DEVELOPMENT (CID) GRANTS, North
Carolina Department of Transportation. Kendall supported the development of five CID grant
application narratives on behalf of NCDOT. Assessed possible corridors against state planning
documents. NCDOT was awarded an initial $1 million for the Asheville to Salisbury and Winston-
Salem to Raleigh routes in December 2023.
REBUILDING AMERICAN INFRASTRUCTURE WITH SUSTAINABILITY & EQUITY (RAISE)
PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION, City of Hartford, CT. Kendall led the development of the
BCA to support the City of Hartford’s 2023 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability
and Equity (RAISE) program grant application seeking funding to transform an existing multilane
roadway into an inclusive complete street that improves safety, connects communities, and
promotes active transportation and transit options by improving amenities for transit users,
pedestrians, and cyclists. Authored supporting technical memo documenting the BCA approach,
assumptions, and findings. This project was awarded $19 million in June 2023.
EXPERIENCE
5 years
EDUCATION
MA, Economics, Graduate
Program in Economic
Development, Vanderbilt
University
BS, Business & Economics,
Minors in Spanish &
International Business,
University of Kentucky
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer -
CA #84726
Qualified SWPPP Developer/
Practitioner (QSD/P) #26790
YEARS WITH AECOM
2 years
Kendall Myers
Grant Writing Assistance
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Maxim Nasab has international experience as an architect, having worked in the United States,
Canada, and China. With over 10 years of experience, Maxim has worked on dozens of bridge
projects as lead bridge design architect including Centennial Park Bridge, Blue Ridge Pedestrian
Bridge, Sumner Street Pedestrian Bridge, and Kosciusko Bridge. He is a spokesperson for bridge
architecture and has published countless articles on the subject and has given presentations
regarding the importance that aesthetics and architects bring to infrastructure projects.
Maxim is a licensed architect as well as NCARB Certified, allowing him to have reciprocity
throughout the United States and Canada. He currently serves as Leadership for NCARB’s Item
Development Subcommittee, is a member of AIA Tallahassee’s Board of Directors, and is an visiting
professor at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University’s School of Architecture.
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BLUE RIDGE ROAD PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE, Raleigh, NC. The City of Raleigh contracted the design
team to provide professional engineering design services, final construction plans, and contract
bid documents for the bicycle and pedestrian improvement project located near the heart of
Downtown Raleigh. The project consists of designing a gateway-pedestrian bridge that crosses
Wade Avenue, a six-lane, controlled-access freeway entering Downtown Raleigh, and extensive
stakeholder outreach. Maxim is the bridge architect on the project.
CENTENNIAL PARK BRIDGE, Cañon City, CO. This small design/build project focuses on the City
of Cañon City’s desire to create a “WOW Factor” at night with their historic steel truss bridge that
crosses the Arkansas River. The project is part of a larger master plan to enhance connectivity with
Main Street businesses and Centennial Park. Maxim was the lead architect on the project to design
and specify all the lighting.
SUMNER STREET BRIDGE, Akron, OH. The University of Akron in Ohio required an up-to-date
replacement for one of their pedestrian bridges crossing Sumner Street in the center of campus.
The bridge connects two important nodes for the school; the student union and the Auburn
Science and Engineering building. The connection is a main artery for the campus to get students
from one side to the other. Maxim was the bridge architect responsible for the design of all
aesthetic elements including the materials, texture, pier types and shapes as well as the stairways
and aesthetic lighting.
Publications
Nasab, M., Pre-Fabricated Without Compromising Unique Design. Proceedings of International
Bridge Conference (IBC). (2023) National Harbor, MD.
Nasab, M., Prescribing Bridge Architecture for Social Resilience, The Evolving Metropolis, 2019
IABSE Congress, New York, NY.
Nasab, M., The Architect’s Role in Designing Sustainable Bridges: An Essay, Florida/Caribbean
ARCHITECT, AIA Florida Magazine, 2018.
EXPERIENCE
13 years
EDUCATION
Master of Architecture,
Savannah College of Art &
Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts,
Savannah College of Art &
Design
REGISTRATION
Architect - CA #C-40321
NCARB Certificate
LEED Green Associate
YEARS WITH APEXX
8 years
Maxim D. Nasab, AIA, NCARB
Bridge Architect
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Dan has more than 40 years of experience in traffic/electrical engineering specializing in traffic
signals, lighting, and transportation electrical systems. He has completed traffic/electrical
engineering plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for more than 1,200 transportation projects
in over 100 jurisdictions, including County of San Luis Obispo and Caltrans District 5.
Select Project Experience
SR 217/HOLLISTER AVENUE INTERCHANGE, City of Goleta, CA; Electrical Design Task Manager.
Dan was responsible for managing all electrical design activities related to preparation of PS&E
for traffic signals and lighting. This project is to convert the existing diamond interchange to a
roundabout interchange. This project also included improvements on Hollister Avenue between SR
217 and Kellogg Avenue.
SCCRTC HIGHWAY 1 AUXILIARY LANES, Caltrans – Santa Cruz County, CA; Electrical Design Task
Manager. Dan was responsible for managing all electrical design activities related to preparation of
PS&E for traffic signals, lighting, ramp metering, traffic monitoring station, camera system, flashing
beacons, and electric service for irrigation controllers. The project is to widen Highway 1 to include
auxiliary lanes between interchanges from Soquel Drive to Freedom Boulevard.
AVILA BEACH DRIVE/HWY 101 ROUNDABOUT INTERCHANGE, San Luis Obispo County, CA;
Electrical Design Task Manager. Dan was responsible for managing all electrical design activities
related to preparation of PS&E for roundabout lighting and park-n-ride lot lighting. This project is to
construct a roundabout at the US 101 SB off-ramp intersection to improve traffic operations at the
US 101/Avila Beach Drive interchange. This project also included construction of a park- n-ride lot
on the southwest quadrant of the interchange.
US 50/EL DORADO HILLS BLVD-LATROBE ROAD INTERCHANGE, El Dorado County, CA;
Electrical Design Task Manager. Dan was responsible for managing all electrical design activities
related to preparation of PS&E for traffic signals, lighting, sign illumination, and ramp metering.
This multi-phase project included widening of US 50 to add HOV lanes, widening of El Dorado Hills
Blvd-Latrobe Road under US 50, widening of on and off-ramps, as well as realignment of Saratoga
Way.
SR120/MCKINLEY AVENUE INTERCHANGE, City of Manteca, CA; Electrical Design Task
Manager. Dan was responsible for managing all electrical design activities related to preparation of
PS&E for traffic signals, lighting, and ramp metering. The project will build a new partial cloverleaf
interchange that includes on-and off-ramps, two new ramp bridges, auxiliary lanes on SR120, ramp
metering, and roadway improvements on McKinley Avenue, including Class II bike lanes.
EXPERIENCE
40 years
EDUCATION
MS, Transportation
Engineering, University of
California, Berkeley
BS,Civil Engineering, California
State University, Fresno
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer -
CA #44611
Traffic Engineer - CA #TR1471
Professional Traffic Operations
Engineer, ITE, #211
YEARS WITH
BENNETT+Y&C
27 years
Daniel Yau, PE, TE, PTOE
Signals & Lighting
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Kin Chan has 33 years of experience in traffic/electrical engineering, specializing in traffic signals,
lighting, and intelligent transportation systems. He has completed traffic/electrical engineering
plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for more than 1,000 transportation projects for
numerous public agencies, including County of San Luis Obispo and Caltrans District 5.
Select Project Experience
SR 217/HOLLISTER AVENUE INTERCHANGE, City of Goleta, CA; Lead Electrical Design Engineer.
Kin was responsible for preparing PS&E for traffic signals and lighting. This project is to convert
the existing diamond interchange to a roundabout interchange. This project also included
improvements on Hollister Avenue between SR 217 and Kellogg Avenue.
SCCRTC HIGHWAY 1 AUXILIARY LANES, Caltrans – Santa Cruz County, CA; Lead Electrical Design
Engineer. Kin was responsible for preparing PS&E for traffic signals, lighting, ramp metering, traffic
monitoring station, camera system, flashing beacons, and electric service for irrigation controllers.
The project is to widen Highway 1 to include auxiliary lanes between interchanges from Soquel
Drive to Freedom Boulevard.
AVILA BEACH DRIVE/HWY 101 ROUNDABOUT INTERCHANGE, San Luis Obispo County, CA;
Lead Electrical Design Engineer. Kin was responsible for preparing PS&E for roundabout lighting
and park-n-ride lot lighting. This project is to construct a roundabout at the US 101 SB off-ramp
intersection to improve traffic operations at the US 101/Avila Beach Drive interchange. This project
also included construction of a park- n-ride lot on the southwest quadrant of the interchange.
US 50/EL DORADO HILLS BLVD-LATROBE ROAD INTERCHANGE, El Dorado County, CA; Lead
Electrical Design Engineer. Kin was responsible for preparing PS&E for traffic signals, lighting, sign
illumination, and ramp metering. This multi-phase project included widening of US 50 to add HOV
lanes, widening of El Dorado Hills Blvd-Latrobe Road under US 50, widening of on and off-ramps, as
well as realignment of Saratoga Way.
SR120/MCKINLEY AVENUE INTERCHANGE, City of Manteca, CA; Lead Electrical Design
Engineer. Kin was responsible for preparing PS&E for traffic signals, lighting, and ramp metering.
The project will build a new partial cloverleaf interchange that includes on-and off-ramps, two new
ramp bridges, auxiliary lanes on SR120, ramp metering, and roadway improvements on McKinley
Avenue, including Class II bike lanes.
SR 227/PRICE CANYON ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS, San Luis Obispo County, CA;
Lead Electrical Design Engineer. Kin was responsible for preparing PS&E for modification of traffic
signal and intersection safety lighting. This project was to widen the SR 227/Price Canyon Road
intersection to include a southbound right-turn lane.
EXPERIENCE
33 years
EDUCATION
MS, Civil Engineering, San Jose
State University
BS, Civil Engineering, San Jose
State University
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer -
CA #55391
YEARS WITH
BENNETT+Y&C
27 years
Kin Chan, PE
Signals & Lighting
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Jim has over 30 years of experience in regional multimodal transportation planning, congestion
management, multidisciplinary corridor studies, safety studies, transit studies, active
transportation studies, operational analyses, transportation and air quality modeling, and
performance measure applications. He has managed regional transportation plan/sustainable
community strategy updates and general plan circulation element updates; operational traffic
studies for state highway infrastructure improvement projects (PSR/PA-ED Phases); corridor
studies; active transportation studies; traffic impact fee programs; travel demand modeling; air
quality modeling; and transportation operational studies for a variety of clients including Caltrans,
MPOs, and various cities and counties in California. He has served on state and regional planning
committees and conference panels for transportation air quality conformity, performance
measurement, and SB 743, respectively.
Select Project Experience
US 50/LATROBE RD/EL DORADO HILLS BLVD INTERCHANGE PHASE 2B, El Dorado County,
CA; Project Manager. Jim’s team prepared the travel forecasts and traffic operations studies for the
El Dorado Hills Blvd Interchange Phase 2B. Three eastbound ramp alternatives were analyzed for
two horizon years (2027 and 2047). In addition to travel forecasts and operations DKS performed a
Level of Traffic Stress for pedestrian and bike travel and a IHSDM Safety analysis of the three design
concepts.
EL DORADO HILLS INTERCHANGE AND HOV LANES TRAFFIC OPERATIONS ANALYSIS,
El Dorado County, CA; Project Manager. Jim’s team prepared the travel forecasts and traffic
operations studies for the El Dorado Hills Interchange and U.S. 50 HOV lanes. Two alternatives
under three phasing scenarios were analyzed for two horizon years (2010 and 2030). Travel
forecasts and operations to inform design concepts for the reconfiguration of the interchange and
identified future impacts and proposed mitigation was developed.
SR 99 WHITELOCK PARKWAY INTERCHANGE PSR-PDS TRAFFIC ANALYSIS, City of Elk Grove,
CA; Project Manager. Jim managed the traffic analysis to provide technical support for the PSR-
PDS phase of the SR 99 Whitelock Interchange Improvement Project in the City of Elk Grove. A
detailed operational analysis, evaluation, and finding of the traffic operational performances of 17
study intersections also performed within vicinity of the proposed new interchange for SR-99 at
Whitelock Parkway. Three interchange configuration alternatives were evaluated including tight
diamond (1A), diverging diamond (2A), and tight diamond with roundabouts (3A). The analysis was
performed based on methodologies, assumptions, criteria, and traffic conditions under Cumulative
Plus Project scenario.
ATWATER-MERCED EXPRESSWAY (STATE ROUTE 59 BYPASS AND SR 99 INTERCHANGE)
PA-ED & PS&E TRAFFIC STUDY, Merced County, CA; Project Manager. Jim managed the
development of the travel forecasts and operations for three Atwater-Merced Expressway
alignment alternatives including two new interchanges with SR 99 and Santa Fe Road in Merced
County. Traffic modeling was used to generate traffic performance information for each alignment
alternative as well as inform the interchange configuration design alternatives. Various project
phases were analyzed independently which carried through to the PS&E of Phase 1A_Reduced
which is now constructed and open to traffic.
EXPERIENCE
34 years
EDUCATION
MS, Geography, University of
California, Santa Barbara, CA
BA, Geography (Honors),
University of California, Santa
Barbara, CA
YEARS WITH DKS
3 years
Jim Damkowitch
Traffic
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Daniel is an experienced transportation engineer and planner with a diverse background in working
on projects throughout California. He specializes in data-driven planning for roadways, active
modes, transit, site developments, and general plans. Daniel excels in developing, validating, and
applying travel demand and economic/behavioral models. He is skilled in micro-simulation and
proficient with various transportation analysis software, including VISSIM, VISUM, VISTRO, Synchro/
SimTraffic, TransCAD, Cube/Voyager, ArcGIS, HCS, FREEVAL, and Traffix.
Select Project Experience
PIER AVENUE MULTIMODAL CORRIDOR STUDY, San Luis Obispo County, CA; Traffic Operations
and Forecasting Support. DKS is transforming Pier Avenue from an auto-centric design to a
multimodal street to better connect the Oceano community with the beach and dunes. The study
includes traffic operations analysis, bicycle and pedestrian stress levels, and parking analysis to
prioritize safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS TIA REVIEW, City of Santa Maria, CA; Peer Review Lead. Daniel
performed a peer review of a Traffic Impact Analysis for a hotel in Santa Maria. The review focused
primarily on the VMT analysis.
CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY (CAL POLY), SAN LUIS OBISPO CAMPUS
MASTER PLAN EIR, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA; Traffic Operations and Forecasting Support.
Daniel performed intersection-level multimodal traffic operations analysis to identify and mitigate
impacts under CEQA for the update of the Cal Poly Campus Master Plan.
STOCKTON BLVD CORRIDOR COMPLETE STREETS, City of Sacramento, CA; Traffic Operations
and Forecasting Support. Daniel led the traffic engineering study for a 4-mile urban arterial, initially
an intercity autoroute, to accommodate various users (pedestrians, cyclists, transit). He used
SACOG's regional travel demand model to forecast future demand, assess the impact on parallel
routes, and perform VISSIM micro-simulation for a challenging intersection.
SANTA CLARA COUNTY EXPRESSWAY PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES, Santa Clara County,
CA; Traffic Operations and Forecasting Lead. Daniel was the traffic analysis lead for the Montague
Expressway corridor study, providing planning and design services. The project included VISSIM
modeling and testing operational improvements.
US 101 HOV LANES PA/ED, Ventura County Transportation Commission, CA; Traffic Operations
and Forecasting Support. Daniel led the freeway operations analysis for adding 29 miles of HOV
lanes on US 101 through Thousand Oaks and Ventura, using the HCM method and FREEVAL
software.
EXPERIENCE
17 years
EDUCATION
MS, Transportation Technology
and Policy, University of
California, Davis
BS, Civil Engineering, California
Polytechnic State University,
San Luis Obispo
REGISTRATION
Professional Traffic Engineer -
CA #2676
YEARS WITH DKS
<1 year
Daniel Block, TE
Traffic
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Sean offers a broad range of analysis skills, including signal timing, traffic operations analysis,
transportation system planning, and crash data and safety analysis. Sean works with public
agencies to identify and resolve today’s transportation issues and plan for future travel demand.
He is experienced in providing quantitative and qualitative analysis for all mobility methods. He
has worked on projects throughout California and Oregon to address the needs of growing traffic,
transit, and active mobility demands. Sean is adept at applying various software packages for traffic
analysis, including Synchro/SimTraffic, Vissim, ArcGIS, and Cube.
Select Project Experience
SLOCOG US 101 CORRIDOR MOBILITY MASTER PLAN ADDENDUM, San Luis Obispo County,
CA; Traffic Operations and Analysis Support. Sean conducted safety and operations analysis for
the US 101 Corridor Mobility Master Plan Addendum in 2020. This involved preparing materials for
Avila Beach Drive Interchange, US 101 Pismo shoulder lanes, and Shell Beach Streetscape projects.
Sean also provided data inputs for SLOCOG's SB-1 grant application.
PIER AVENUE MULTIMODAL CORRIDOR, San Luis Obispo County, CA; Traffic Operations and
Analysis Lead. Sean is developing a corridor plan for Pier Avenue in Oceano, aimed at enhancing
bicycle and pedestrian access to the beach. Pier Avenue is a primary access point for the Oceano
Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, leading to varying demand due to tourist activity. Sean
leads alternative concept development driven by stakeholder outreach conducted by DKS in the
project study area.
CHURCH STREET ROUNDABOUT FEASIBILITY STUDY, Santa Maria, CA; Traffic Operations
and Analysis Lead. Sean led a traffic analysis to assess the feasibility of installing roundabouts
at five locations along Church Street in Santa Maria. Using Sidra and HCM methodologies, Sean
determined lane requirements and evaluated traffic operations. Each location was assessed for
necessary right-of-way for proposed improvements.
I-5/RICHARDS BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE, Sacramento, CA; Traffic Operations and Analysis
Lead. Sean leads traffic analysis to evaluate interchange design alternatives. Initial screening via
SimTraffic microsimulation determines viability, followed by Vissim analysis of top alternatives for
comprehensive impact assessment on local and freeway systems. The project requires extensive
coordination between the City and Caltrans to ensure analysis consistency across multiple projects
in the study area.
I-5/I STREET INTERCHANGE, Sacramento, CA; Traffic Operations and Analysis Lead. Sean led
traffic and safety analysis for the I-5/I Street Interchange redesign in Downtown Sacramento,
aiming to improve local transit, bicycle, and pedestrian access to Sacramento Valley Station.
Unique design considerations required Vissim microsimulation to compare alternatives and ensure
operational feasibility amidst physical constraints.
EXPERIENCE
10 years
EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering, Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo
REGISTRATION
Engineer in Training -
CA #146088
YEARS WITH DKS
10 years
Sean Carney, EIT
Traffic
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Lillian has been the Managing Senior Associate of Hamner, Jewell & Associates since 1990, and
since 1979 has spent her entire career in real estate. Lillian has functioned in a primary role in
residential, commercial, and agricultural land negotiations and acquisitions for cities, counties,
special districts, water agencies, utilities, and redevelopment agencies. A resident of Arroyo Grande
in San Luis Obispo County, Lillian is very familiar with the area and has managed projects that
include federally funded freeway interchange projects, the acquisition of sites for federally funded
transportation centers, Metrolink stations, and transit maintenance facility sites, as well as several
park acquisitions, many roadway and public trail projects. She also managed the acquisition and
relocation services in conjunction with approximately 200 parcel acquisitions for the California High
Speed Rail Project.
Over the years she has had extensive specialized training in the governmental real estate sector
through professional courses and seminars offered by the International Right of Way Association,
Caltrans, FHWA, FRA, HUD, CRLA (continuing legal education) and through the Ventura Center
for Dispute Resolution. Courses have also included Understanding Environmental Contamination
in Real Estate Transactions. Lillian has a lengthy resume of experience in providing acquisitions,
sales of excess lands, and interim property management in conjunction with transportation, public
works, housing, and redevelopment projects. She is a “hands-on” manager who closely monitors
project progress and maintains direct relationships with our clients and project teams.
Qualifications and Capabilities
• Federal Uniform Act
• State Government Code
• Eminent domain requirements
• Caltrans policies and procedures
• Organizational leadership and project management
• Drafting relocation guidelines, plans, and cost estimates
• Central Coast, Central Valley, and other California real estate
Relevant Project Experience
• Freeway interchange projects
• Fee purchases of vacant and improved properties
• Easement acquisition for pipelines and street widening
• Sidewalk and bike path projects
• Project planning, budgetary estimates and right of way data sheets
• Securing rights of entry
• Relocation Assistance
• Acquisition of sites for federally funded transportation
• Transit maintenance facility sites
• Park acquisitions
• Roadways and bridges
EXPERIENCE
44 years
EDUCATION
BA, University of California,
Santa Barbara
REGISTRATION
Corporate Real Estate Broker
Licensed Real Estate Broker:
DRE #00704804
YEARS WITH HAMNER,
JEWELL & ASSOCIATES
34 years
Lillian D. Jewell
Right-of-Way Acquisition
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J.T. joined Hamner, Jewell & Associates in January 2017. Over the years, he has progressed to
increasingly responsible positions, and is a well-rounded, cross trained Right of Way Agent and
Project Manager with excellent communication skills, technical skills, and organizational skills. He
is thoroughly experienced with public right of way acquisition projects from inception through
completion, including initial property identification and research and completing Right of Way Data
Sheets and budgetary estimates for projects small and large primarily throughout San Luis Obispo
County, where he also lives. J.T. has worked closely with the Consor team on the early stages of the
Atwater Merced Expressway Project, a large scale highway project involving federal requirements
and Caltrans oversight. He has also worked with Consor on several federally funded bridge projects
in San Luis Obispo and Merced Counties.
J.T. holds a California Real Estate License and Notary Public Commission, as well as a Right of Way
Agent designation from the International Right of Way Association. His active, on-the-job training
has been supplemented by attending specialized professional level courses offered through the
IRWA, Caltrans, and FHWA. J.T.’s interpersonal skills lend themselves to a skillful approach to
property owner negotiations. Through these negotiations, he has acquired fee title, permanent
and temporary easements for federally funded and local agency projects.
J.T. has also assisted public agency clients with preparing Caltrans Right of Way Certification forms.
Additionally, he has completed relocation plans for temporary relocations prompted by housing
rehabilitation projects. J.T. has excellent aptitude, judgment, and presentation skills, excellent
communication skills, both verbal and in writing, and top-notch technical skills.
Qualifications and Capabilities
• Right of Way Acquisition, federally funded Caltrans oversight & Local Agency
• Streets and Highways, Water and Wastewater Systems
• Full & Partial Acquisitions, Fee & Easements, Temporary Easements
• Right of Way Data Sheets & Budgetary Analysis
• Relocation Impact Analysis and Relocation Plans
• Relocation Assistance per State and Uniform Act Guidelines
• Waiver Valuations
• Williamson Act Compliance
• Development Conditions/Required Dedications
Relevant Project Experience
• Prado Interchange RW Data Sheets, City of San Luis Obispo, CA
• Chorro Murray Sewerline Project, City of San Luis Obispo, CA
• Two Federally-Funded Bridge Replacement Projects, City of Atascadero, CA
• Recycled Water Conveyance Project/Several condition of development transportation and utility
projects, City of Paso Robles, CA
• Atwater Merced Expressway and Several Federally Funded Bridge Projects, Merced County, CA
• Multiple Street Improvement and Roundabout Projects, City of Dinuba, CA
• Several Federally Funded Road Widening projects including business relocation assistance, City
of Fresno, CA
EXPERIENCE
7 years
EDUCATION
MA, Education, San Diego
State University
BA, Journalism, San Diego
State University
REGISTRATION
California Real Estate License:
DRE #02109021
YEARS WITH HAMNER,
JEWELL & ASSOCIATES
7 years
J.T. Katavich
Right-of-Way Acquisitions
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Stephen Myrick joined Hamner, Jewell & Associates in 2023, bringing with him several years of
commercial and residential real estate experience in San Luis Obispo County. A San Luis Obispo
native, he continues to live in south county and has exceptional knowledge and contacts in the
area that set the stage for his success in providing right of way acquisition services for local San Luis
Obispo County communities. His familiarity with the Central Coast and its real estate market has
made him a perfect fit for the right of way industry and boosted him into several important local
projects involving right of way acquisition on state, local, and federally-funded projects that have
included a sidewalk infill project in the City of San Luis Obispo, a pending federally funded bridge
replacement project in Arroyo Grande, and he has assisted with the City of San Luis Obispo Mid-
Higuera Bypass Project, among other projects.
Prior to joining Hamner, Jewell & Associates, Stephen gained general real estate experience
through his work with Elite Real Estate Group and with Richardson Properties. In both capacities,
he worked to assist clients with leasing, buying, and selling real estate on the Central Coast. His
work was primarily focused on commercial real estate transactions involving a variety of property
types including retail, office, medical, land, development, industrial, and investment properties. He
was able to develop strong skills in negotiation, marketing, contract management, and an overall
strong understanding of the local real estate market.
Prior to entering the real estate field, Stephen was a first responder in the San Luis Obispo area
after completing his service to our country in the US Military, where he was trained as a medic.
Qualifications and Capabilities
• San Luis Obispo County communities
• Residential and commercial real estate
• California lease and rental agreement laws
• Contract law
• Appraisal principles and practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Establishing relationships; negotiation skills
• Excellent technical skills
Relevant Project Experience
• Mid-Higuera Bypass Project, City of San Luis Obispo, CA
• Prado Road Bridge Widening Project, City of San Luis Obispo, CA
• Traffic Way Bridge Project, City of Arroyo Grande, CA
• South Higuera Sidewalk Project, City of San Luis Obispo, CA
• Kings County Fire Station Site Acquisition, Kings County, CA
EXPERIENCE
4 years
EDUCATION
BS, Health Sciences and
Public Health Systems, Kaplan
University, Davenport, IA
AS, General Education,
Colorado Technical University,
Colorado Springs, CO
REGISTRATION
California Real Estate DRE
#02105416
YEARS WITH HAMNER,
JEWELL & ASSOCIATES
1 year
Stephen Myrick
Right-of-Way Acquisition
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Chris has 28 years of experience working on a number of projects involving highway and roadway
drainage, water supply issues, and hydraulic modeling of rivers and floodplains. He has a wide
range of field experience in environmental and hydraulic and hydrologic projects. His typical
projects include floodplain analysis and delineation, drainage design, bridge hydraulics, scour
analyses, wetland impact mitigation, water quality assessment, and water rate measurement and
availability. His experience includes working with and delivering on-call transportation projects for
public agency clients, including the City of San Luis Obispo.
Select Project Experience
PRADO ROAD OVERCROSSING PROJECT, City of San Luis Obispo, CA; Project Manager. The
City of San Luis Obispo proposes to extend Prado Road over US 101 to connect with Dalidio Drive
to the north. The project limits are located within the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s
(FEMA) regulatory floodplain, with flooding sources including San Luis Obispo Creek, Prefumo
Canyon Creek, and Froom Creek. Chris worked with the City and oversaw the development the
two-dimensional (2D) hydraulic model of the project reach of San Luis Obispo Creek to evaluate
the project’s impacts on the floodplain. Work involved evaluating the existing hydraulic conditions
based on FEMA design flows, current available data, and the associated Letter of Map Revisions
(LOMR) and assessing the proposed conditions based on preliminary interchange improvement
configurations. Chris worked closely with the City, guiding the analyses and overseeing the
development of the Floodplain Evaluation Report.
LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD/US 101 INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, City of San
Luis Obispo, CA; Senior Engineer. The purpose of this project was to perform a floodplain risk
assessment and recommend mitigation measures for the proposed improvements to the Los Osos
Valley Road/US 101 interchange in the city of San Luis Obispo. The improvements were proposed
by the City of San Luis Obispo, Caltrans, and the Federal Highway Administration. Chris performed
studies for the design of fish passage enhancement, which included the design of facilities through
which both adult and juvenile steelhead could pass. He also prepared the Floodplain Evaluation
Report and Bridge Design Hydraulic Study Report.
RIVER GROVE BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT, San Luis Obispo County, CA; Supervising
Engineer. Chris prepared the Bridge Design Hydraulic Study Report to present the design flow
characteristics for the existing bridge and the proposed rehabilitation bridge. He reviewed available
hydrologic data and prepared a hydrologic study; a hydraulic analysis to determine the design
water surface elevations and flow velocities for the existing and proposed rehabilitation bridges
over Estrella River; a scour analysis to estimate potential scour depths for the proposed bridge
condition; and scour countermeasure analyses and recommendations for the proposed bridge
rehabilitation.
EXPERIENCE
28 years
EDUCATION
BASc, Civil & Environmental
Engineering, University of
British Columbia
AAsc, Civil Engineering, College
of New Caledonia
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer -
CA #64807
Qualified SWPPP Developer/
Practitioner (QSD/P) -
CA #618
YEARS WITH HDR
23 years
Chris Sewell, PE, QSD/P
Water Resources, Floodplain, Drainage Design,
Drainage Report
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Jeanette has more than 10 years of experience performing hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of
watersheds, rivers, and floodplains for tasks such as channel improvements, fish passage design,
hydraulic structure analysis, stormwater drainage, sea level rise, and floodplain delineation. Her
modeling experience includes HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ICM, PC SWMM, and Flow 3D. She also has
experience with ArcGIS and R for tasks such as data preparation, results post-processing, and
specialized analysis.
Select Project Experience
PRADO ROAD OVERCROSSING PROJECT, City of San Luis Obispo, CA; Associate Engineer. The
City of San Luis Obispo proposes to extend Prado Road over US 101 to connect with Dalidio Drive
to the north. The project limits are located within the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s
(FEMA) regulatory floodplain, with flooding sources including San Luis Obispo Creek, Prefumo
Canyon Creek, and Froom Creek. Jeanette developed a HEC-RAS two-dimensional (2D) hydraulic
model of the project reach of San Luis Obispo Creek to evaluate the project’s impacts on the
floodplain. Work involved evaluating the existing hydraulic conditions based on FEMA design
flows, current available data, and the associated Letter of Map Revisions (LOMR) and assessing
the proposed conditions based on preliminary interchange improvement configurations. Jeanette
was also responsible for analyzing and calibrating split-flows, identifying level of impacts, and
documenting the results in the Floodplain Evaluation Report.
STATE ROUTE 41 EXPANSION PROJECT, Madera County, CA; Associate Engineer. The County of
Madera, in cooperation with Caltrans District 6, proposes to expand SR 41 from 0.4 miles south of
the Avenue 11 undercrossing to 0.4 miles north of Avenue 15, about 15 miles east of the city of
Madera and 12 miles north of the city of Fresno. Jeanette was responsible for hydraulic modeling
and assessed existing hydraulics and hydrology so that appropriate drainage can be proposed for
Caltrans’ approval. She analyzed the existing conditions, created watershed exhibits and summaries
of results, and provided recommendations for drainage sizing and conceptual input. Jeanette
created HEC-RAS 2D and HEC-HMS models and provided the models to a third-party developer’s
engineers for existing flow results. She was also responsible for updating models and exhibits
according to the third-party developer’s engineers’ recommendation and input on what should be
included in the analyses.
HIGHWAY 1 IN SONOMA COUNTY PM 15.1 TO 15.8, Caltrans District 4, Sonoma County, CA;
Associate Engineer. The project was to perform erosion control analysis at Gleason Beach for
the Highway 1 Relocation Project. Jeanette analyzed coastal conditions including the effects of
storm frequency, wave run-up, and sea level rise to determine the rate of bluff retreat and map
the predicted shoreline for the years 2050 and 2100. The study included a statistical analysis of
available data and a sensitivity analysis of the predictive parameters used.
EXPERIENCE
10 years
EDUCATION
MS, Civil & Environmental
Engineering, University of
California, Davis
BS, Civil & Environmental
Engineering, University of
California, Davis
YEARS WITH HDR
5 years
Jeanette Newmiller
Water Resources, Floodplain, Drainage Design,
Drainage Report
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Analette has 31 years of experience in the fields of water quality, stormwater management and
hydraulics. She has been involved in hundreds of Caltrans projects statewide for drainage and
stormwater best management practices (BMP) design. Her experience ranges from large-scale
projects to local infrastructure improvements and low-impact development (LID). Analette also
has trained local agencies and Caltrans staff on LID and Construction General Permit (CGP)
requirements. Her experience negotiating stormwater permit compliance with the Regional Water
Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) has helped her develop strong working relationships with RWQCB
staff and facilitates efficient permitting and compliance.
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JACK CREEK ROAD AT PASO ROBLES CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, San Luis
Obispo County, CA; Hydraulics Project Manager. San Luis Obispo County is proposing to replace
the existing timber bridge on Jack Creek Road with a new concrete bridge. The project area is
located approximately 4.3 miles west of US 101 and 0.2 mile north of State Route (SR) 46. HDR was
responsible for the post-construction BMP design, Roadway Drainage Hydrologic and Hydraulic
Memorandum, and the Phase I Initial Site Assessment. Analette oversaw the preparation of the
65%, 95% and Final Submittal for LID BMP Design Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E), as
well as the Roadway Drainage Hydrology and Hydraulics Memorandum for the 65%, 90% and Final
PS&E.
NORTHBOUND INTERSTATE 280 OFF-RAMP TO FOOTHILL EXPRESSWAY PROJECT, Cupertino
and Los Altos, CA, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA); Supervising Engineer. VTA
proposes to widen the existing northbound Interstate 280 (I-280) exit to Foothill Expressway from
one lane to two lanes in order to improve traffic operations in the section of northbound I-280
between the two-lane branch connector from SR 85 and the Foothill Expressway off-ramp in the
cities of Cupertino and Los Altos. Analette was responsible for preparation of the Stormwater Data
Report, as well as the water pollution and erosion control PS&E. The recommended BMPs met
the design requirements of Caltrans, VTA, Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention
Program, and the San Francisco Bay RWQCB.
YERBA BUENA ISLAND SOUTHGATE ROAD REALIGNMENT, San Francisco, CAMTC-BATA &
San Francisco County Transportation Authority; Supervising Engineer. The project was for the
realignment of Southgate Road and Hillcrest Road as well as the construction of the previously
approved eastbound off-ramp south of I-80 and bicycle/pedestrian facilities. Analette oversaw the
hydrologic and hydraulic analyses; Drainage Report; and the water pollution control and erosion
control PS&E.
EXPERIENCE
31 years
EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering,
University of California, Davis
REGISTRATION
Professional Civil Engineer -
CA #55279
Qualified SWPPP Developer
and Practitioner (QSD/P) -
CA #178
QSD/P Trainer of Record (ToR) -
CA #178
YEARS WITH HDR
17 years
Analette Ochoa, PE, QSD/P, ToR
Stormwater Treatment, SWDR, Erosion Control
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Andrew has 16 years of experience in civil and environmental engineering studies. He develops
reports and presentations in the fields of water quality and stormwater, including preparing Water
Quality Assessment Reports, Stormwater Data Reports, and Conceptual Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plans (SWPPP), meeting Caltrans and local agency guidelines. He also develops plans,
specifications, and estimates (PS&E), and he provides construction support for stormwater and
roadway drainage projects. Andrew uses his experience to meet current design regulations for
stormwater treatment, low-impact development, and hydromodification management as well as
the design of bioretention facilities, media filters, and other treatment devices.
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STATE ROUTE 178 WIDENING PROJECT, City of Bakersfield, CA and Caltrans District 6; Project
Engineer. The project widened State Route 178 in the northeast portion of the City of Bakersfield.
Andrew prepared the Stormwater Data Report for the project.
SOUTH COUNTY CONNECTOR, Stanislaus Council of Governments, Stanislaus County, CA;
Water Quality Specialist. Andrew is assisting with the preparation of the Preliminary Hydrology,
Floodplain, and Water Quality technical studies for this project. Local and regional investment
limitations and the preliminary cost-benefit analysis of the proposed alternatives were provided for
this project.
US 101/SR 25 INTERCHANGE – PHASE 1 PROJECT, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority,
Santa Clara County, CA; Senior Engineer. The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
proposes to construct a new US 101/SR 25 interchange and modify northbound and southbound
on- and off-ramps to US 101 in southern Santa Clara County. Andrew completed the roadway
drainage and stormwater treatment calculations and reports for the project, which included
performing the design sizing calculations and modeling for the drainage, hydromodification
management, and stormwater facilities to meet Caltrans and Santa Clara County’s criteria. Andrew
also assisted and provided oversight for completion of the project’s water well replacement
studies, preliminary site investigation, and geomorphic assessment.
STATE ROUTE 9 DRAINAGE FACILITIES UPGRADE PROJECT, Caltrans District 5, Santa Cruz
County, CA; Senior Engineer. The project proposes to upgrade drainage facilities at 16 locations on
SR 9 in Santa Cruz County from PM 0.09 to PM 7.53. This project was initiated by Pete Riegelhuth
and the District 5 NPDES Unit as a result of a regulatory order from the Central Coast RWQCB.
Andrew assisted with the development of the PS&E phase Stormwater Data Report.
EXPERIENCE
16 years
EDUCATION
BS, Environmental
Engineering, University of
California, Riverside
REGISTRATION
Engineer-in-Training -
CA #61526
YEARS WITH HDR
16 years
Andrew P. Chin, EIT
Stormwater Treatment, SWDR, Erosion Control
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Chris manages and prepares CEQA and NEPA documentation in the California central coast
region and technical air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and noise analyses for public agencies
and private sector clients throughout California. He has 16 years of planning experience with
an emphasis on environmental planning and technical environmental analysis. His experience
includes a wide range of technical environmental and planning studies, including infrastructure
development projects, urban land redevelopment projects, general plans and specific plans, solar
power facilities and other energy projects, waste and wastewater management facilities, and other
long-range planning projects.
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PRADO ROAD-US 101 INTERCHANGE PROJECT: CALTRANS PEAR, CEQA/NEPA
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL STUDIES, AND IS-MND/EA, City of San Luis Obispo, CA;
Environmental Project Manager. Chris managed preparation of technical studies and an IS-MND/
EA for the Prado Road-U.S. 101 Interchange Project. The project will provide connectivity between
the existing and planned neighborhoods east and west of U.S. 101 and resolve operational
deficiencies on State and City facilities for all transportation modes. Rincon worked with the City of
San Luis Obispo and Caltrans staff to prepare environmental technical studies in conformance with
Caltrans’ Standard Environmental Reference, including a Natural Environment Study, Archaeological
Survey Report, Historic Resources Evaluation Reports, Historic Property Survey Reports, Noise
Study Report, Air Quality and GHG technical analyses, Community Impact Analysis, Visual Impact
Analysis and Water Quality Report.
SAN YSIDRO ROAD/NORTH JAMESON LANE/US 101 ROUNDABOUT PROJECT, CALTRANS
NEPA ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL STUDIES AND CEQA ANALYSIS, Santa Barbara County,
CA; Project Manager. Chris managed preparation of technical studies and an EIR Addendum
for the San Ysidro Road/North Jameson Lane/U.S. 101 Roundabout Project. Rincon worked with
County of Santa Barbara, City of Santa Barbara, Caltrans staff, and the contract engineer to prepare
environmental technical studies in conformance with Caltrans’ SER for each roundabout, including
Natural Environment Study-Minimal Impact (NES-MI) reports, Archaeological Survey Reports (ASR),
Historic Resources Evaluation Reports (HRER), Historic Property Survey Reports (HPSR), Initial Site
Assessments (ISA), Noise Studies, Air Quality and GHG analyses, Community Impact Analyses (CIA),
Visual Impact Analyses (VIA) and Water Quality Reports.
US 101/CLARK AVENUE INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT PEAR, Santa Barbara
County, CA; Project Manager. Chris oversaw preparation of a Preliminary Environmental Analysis
Report (PEAR) in accordance with the Caltrans PEAR Manual, in support of a PSR for the Clark
Avenue Northbound Ramps at U.S. Highway 101 Interchange Improvements Project. The project
proposes to construct a new wide diamond configuration of the U.S. 101 northbound on- and off-
ramps and signalize the intersection with Clark Avenue. The PEAR was used to document the issues
that are anticipated to be addressed in the NEPA and CEQA documentation and the assumptions
that were used to anticipate those issues.
STATE ROUTE 227 OPERATIONS ANALYSIS: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS ANALYSIS, San
Luis Obispo Council of Governments, San Luis Obispo County, CA; Project Manager. Chris served
as Project Manager for an Environmental Constraints Analysis for traffic improvements, including
road widening, identified along a 1.3-mile segment of State Route (SR) 227, Broad Street, and Los
Ranchos Road. The project corridor also included a segment of the Union Pacific Railroad east of
Edna Road and north of Biddle Ranch Road.
EXPERIENCE
16 years
EDUCATION
MESM, Conservation Planning,
Bren School of Environmental
Science & Management,
University of California, Santa
Barbara
BA, Psychology, Brandeis
University
YEARS WITH RINCON
16 years
Chris Bersbach
Environmental Permitting
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Colby is a Principal and Senior Ecologist with Rincon Consultants. He has 26 years of professional
experience as a botanist, ecologist, wetlands specialist, and biological sciences educator and
researcher. His duties at Rincon include biological field surveys for special status species, habitat
and plant community mapping, wetlands assessments, biological resources analyses, construction
and mitigation monitoring, conservation planning, regulatory compliance, and the preparation
of biological reports, environmental documents and permit applications in support of California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Porter-Cologne Water
Quality Control Act, California Fish and Game Code, California Coastal Act, Clean Water Act, Rivers
and Harbors Act of 1899, and State and federal Endangered Species Acts.
Select Project Experience
PRADO ROAD-US 101 INTERCHANGE PROJECT: CALTRANS PEAR, CEQA/NEPA
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL STUDIES, AND IS-MND/EA, City of San Luis Obispo, CA; QA/
QC Biological Resources. Colby provided oversight and QA/QC for the preparation of technical
studies and an IS-MND/EA specific to biological resources for the Prado Road-U.S. 101 Interchange
Project. The project will provide connectivity between the existing and planned neighborhoods
east and west of U.S. 101 and resolve operational deficiencies on State and City facilities for all
transportation modes. Rincon prepared the PEAR for the interchange project and worked with the
City of San Luis Obispo, Caltrans staff, and project engineer to prepare environmental technical
studies in conformance with Caltrans’ Standard Environmental Reference, including a Natural
Environment Study, Archaeological Survey Report, Historic Resources Evaluation Reports, Historic
Property Survey Reports, Noise Study Report, Air Quality and GHG technical analyses, Community
Impact Analysis, Visual Impact Analysis and Water Quality Report.
WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY PROJECT, City of San Luis Obispo, CA; Principal
Biologist and Regulatory Specialist. Colby provided strategic regulatory planning support and
negotiated permit conditions with the lead agencies as a part of completing an EIR. Rincon
prepared the EIR to satisfy the requirements of CEQA-Plus to support application for federal
funding under the State Clean Water Revolving Fund. Rincon provided expertise and advice on
probable future regulatory conditions that could be attached to a potential cooling wetland option
to assist the City in its decision-making process on that component of the project.
JOHNSON AVENUE EMERGENCY PROJECT, City of San Luis Obispo, CA; Principal-in-Charge. The
Rincon team provided environmental consulting services to the City for this creek bank stabilization
project. Rincon completed resource agency notifications, a pre-construction survey, aquatic
species relocation, WEAP trainings, archaeological monitoring, biological monitoring, and a project
completion report and NOC for the emergency repair activities that were conducted for the first
phase of the project in 2022. Rincon then completed these again for the emergency work for the
second/permanent phase of this project in 2023, which also include preparation of a HMMP to
describe all impacts and present an approach to accomplishing compensatory mitigation for both
phases.
EXPERIENCE
26 years
EDUCATION
MS, Botany, California State
University, Chico
BS, Ecology and Evolution,
University of California, Santa
Barbara
CERTIFICATION/
REGISTRATION
Certified Ecologist – Ecological
Society of America
California Rapid Assessment
Method – CRAM.org
Wetland Delineation Training –
Richard Chinn Env.
PERMITS
Rare, Threatened, and
Endangered Plant Voucher
Collecting Permit No. 2081(a)-
23-081-V – CDFW
YEARS WITH RINCON
16 years
Colby J. Boggs
Environmental Permitting
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Michael Tom is a Supervising Biologist with Rincon’s biological resources group. Michael has 14
years of experience conducting general and focused surveys for a variety of plant and animal
species. He is proficient in maintaining herpetology collections and providing assistance with a
number of vertebrate and invertebrate species. Michael has working knowledge and training with
the fauna and flora of the central coast, San Joaquin Valley, and desert regions of California. He has
also received specific training in survey protocols, habitat requirements and natural histories of
the California red-legged frog (CRLF) and desert tortoise. Michael has prepared and managed the
preparation of documents to support Section 7 and Section 10 consultation with the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife and National Marine Fisheries Services as well as 2081 Incidental Take Permit applications
under the California Endangered Species Act. Michael has also been authorized under and
implemented measures in issued Biological Opinions and 2081 Incidental Take Permits.
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PRADO ROAD-US 101 INTERCHANGE PROJECT: CALTRANS PEAR, CEQA/NEPA
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL STUDIES, AND IS-MND/EA, City of San Luis Obispo, CA;
Supervising Biologist. Michael oversaw the preparation of technical studies and an IS-MND/EA
specific to biological resources for the Prado Road-U.S. 101 Interchange Project. The project will
provide connectivity between the existing and planned neighborhoods east and west of U.S. 101
and resolve operational deficiencies on State and City facilities for all transportation modes.
SAN LUIS RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT EIR, City of San Luis Obispo, CA; Biologist. Michael
prepared the Biological Resources section of the San Luis Ranch Project Specific Plan EIR on behalf
of the City of San Luis Obispo. The 131-acre project site represented a key development area
for the City, identified in the Land Use and Circulation Element Update. The proposed project
included a Specific Plan, General Plan Amendment, and Development Plan for a 131-acre project
site, including annexation of the site into the City of San Luis Obispo. This Specific Plan included a
mixture of residential, commercial, office, and hotel uses, with a portion of the site preserved for
agriculture and open space uses.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLAN REDUNDANCY PROJECT CEQA TECHNICAL STUDIES,
Oceano, South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District; Biologist. The South San Luis Obispo
County Sanitation District Redundancy Project involves the construction and operation of backup
infrastructure at the District’s wastewater treatment facility in Oceano. In support of Clean
Water State Revolving Fund and United States Department of Agriculture funding pursuits for the
project, Rincon prepared technical studies compliant with CEQA-Plus and NEPA requirements.
Technical studies include an Environmental Report for Categorical Exclusion, a Federal Clean Air
Act Conformity Analysis, a Cultural Resources Assessment, and a Biological Evaluation. Rincon is
also coordinating with U.S. Department of Agriculture staff to facilitate the environmental review
process and receive a Biological Opinion from United States Fish and Wildlife Service for impacts to
California red-legged frog.
ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT & DOCUMENTATION SERVICES CALTRANS
DISTRICT 5 — CENTRAL CALIFORNIA STATE ROUTE 46 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT, San Luis Obispo County, CA; Biologist. Michael served as a Designated Biologist for the
project and implemented tasks including pre-construction surveys, biological monitoring during
geotechnical investigations pursuant to the USFWS BO and 2081 ITP.
EXPERIENCE
14 years
EDUCATION
MS, Biological Sciences,
California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
BS, Ecology & Systematic
Biology, Concentration in
Wildlife Biology, California
Polytechnic State University,
San Luis Obispo
YEARS WITH RINCON
14 years
Michael Tom
Environmental Permitting
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Brian has over 38 years of experience in multimodal transportation planning, traffic engineering,
and contextual roadway design. He has planned and designed roundabouts since the late 1990s
and is presently leading efforts for new national roundabout guidance: A Guide for Roundabouts.
He has performed location design and engineering evaluations for a variety of corridor studies and
environmental impact review documents across the US and in the California central coast. He has
actively supported projects within California for over 25 years, including extensive coordination
with cities, counties, and Caltrans. Brian has been a trusted advisor to Caltrans, including
supporting integrating roundabouts, Highway Design Manual review, staff training, and peer-to-
peer support in developing the Intersection Evaluation Control (ICE) policy directive.
Brian is a nationally recognized leader in interchange planning and design and has been:
• A roundabout and Highway Safety Manual trainer to Caltrans District and Headquarters staff
• An advisor to Caltrans in developing Traffic Operations Policy Directive 13-02 Intersection Control
Evaluation (ICE)
• A reviewer/contributor to the roundabout elements of the Highway Design Manual (HDM)
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US 101/AVILA BEACH INTERCHANGE, San Luis Obispo County, CA; Project Manager/ICE Lead.
Brian directed roundabout design activities to address safety and traffic operations performance
issues at the US 101/Avila Beach Drive interchange. He oversaw the traffic operations sensitivity
analyses, roundabout layout at the south bound ramp terminal intersection. The roundabout
design formed the basis for the associated ICE and Caltrans project approval. The project is in
PS&E and Brian was engaged in peer review of preliminary plans and led efforts on construction
sequencing and staging.
I-80/ASHBY AVENUE INTERCHANGE PROJECT, Emeryville, CA; Project Manager/ICE Lead. Brian
supported project approval and environmental document (PA&ED) efforts for this complex project.
Specifically, Brian supported the project team in developing interchange concepts to supplement
alternatives completed in earlier studies. Brian developed a range of high-capacity diamond forms
(including a diverging diamond) and led intersection control evaluations for Step 1 and Step 2. He
led interchange design evaluations that considered a wide range of performance metrics focusing
on pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and solution optimization within the constrained environment.
The project is being advanced to final design and PS&E.
I-580/VASCO ROAD INTERCHANGE, Livermore, CA; Traffic Engineer. Brian led the ICE and
interchange concept evaluations to replace the existing interchange. Livermore is a growing
community with increasing employment and a planned Valley Link rail transit extension to be
integrated onto I-580. Contemporary interchange forms are needed to replace the existing rural
interchange design. Brian led concept designs for service interchange forms that focused on
integrating pedestrians and bicyclists while meeting increased forecast traffic. The forms included
diamond and partial cloverleaf forms. A diverging diamond and single loop partial cloverleaf form
ranked among the strongest alternative candidates.
EXPERIENCE
38 years
EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering, Portland
State University
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer -
AL, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, LA,
MD, MO, MN, MS, MT, NM,
OH, OR, TX, UT, WA, WI, & WY
YEARS WITH SUNRISE
TRANSPORTATION
STRATEGIES
3 years
Brian Ray
QA/QC - Geometric Design, Traffic Peer Review Lead
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With over 30 years of experience in marketing and communications, Mary Verdin has established
herself as a visionary leader in the industry, being recognized by the Public Relations Society of
America, Stevie Awards for Women in Business, Association for Fundraising Professionals, and the
Rotary Club. Serving as the President/CEO at Verdin Marketing Ink Co. Since founding the company
in December 2003, she has spearheaded its growth into a thriving multimillion-dollar business.
Alongside developing and mentoring a team of 12 employees, Mary leads the agency’s business
development programs and nurturing client relationships. Mary has always been dedicated to
supporting the community and our local nonprofit organizations, underscoring her commitment
to corporate social responsibility. She has received recognition from Public Relations Society of
America, Rotary Club, Lumina Alliance, Assn of Fundraising Professionals, Stevie Awards, and
Cuesta College.
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Prado Interchange Environmental Phase Public Outreach, City of San Luis Obispo; Public
Outreach and Communications Support. This was a short-term project supporting the City
in coordinating and facilitating a public meeting for public input on the Prado Interchange
environmental review and to present design options. In addition to the public meeting, Verdin
provided media relations services, direct mail, website updates, and ongoing website updates.
Prado Bridge Replacement Project, City of San Luis Obispo; Public Outreach and Communications
Support. Working with Wallace Group, Verdin provided media relations services, direct mail,
website updates, and ongoing website updates. We also coordinated and facilitated a public
meeting to give information and get input on the Prado Bridge replacement.
Coast Corridor Rail Study, San Luis Obispo Council of Governments; Public Outreach and
Communications Support. Scope of work included creating a stakeholder database, coordinating a
Community Advisory Committee, supporting on Community Open Houses, and collaborating on a
countywide survey.
Neighborhood Meetings/Reballoting, City of Paso Robles; Public Relations and Communications
Support. Worked with the City to coordinate and facilitate public meetings and materials to
educate the community of coming changes to community parks and reballoting. Scope included
public meetings facilitation, communications planning and execution, community based social
marketing, mailers and collateral development.
EXPERIENCE
30+ years
EDUCATION
Area of Study, Psychology,
University of Califorina, Davis
YEARS WITH VERDIN
21 years
Mary Verdin
Public Outreach
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Since 2010, Ashlee Akers has been an integral part of the account team at Verdin, joining as an
account manager before advancing to Vice President/Client Services and ultimately reaching the
C-suite as Chief Strategy Officer in 2023. In this role, she supervises and mentors account staff in
developing marketing strategies to achieve client goals, and reviews campaign concepts to ensure
strategic alignment. Additionally, she consults on major media and public relations plans, builds
relationships with senior client personnel, manages budgets and timelines, and actively seeks out
new opportunities for our clients’ success.
Ashlee serves on the agency’s Board of Directors and is involved in the community, supporting
organizations like Jack’s Helping Hand and the United Way, and contributing to industry
organizations serving on the marketing committee of Visit SLO CAL and on the board of the Central
Coast Tourism Council.
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Cultural Arts District Parking Structure, City of San Luis Obispo; Communications Support.
Ashlee provided communications to support the two-year construction of this long-awaited
parking structure in downtown SLO. Scope includes downtown business and residents surveys,
communications plan and execution through email marketing, social media, and some paid media.
Much of this will be in collaboration with the Arts partners in the district.
Marsh St. Bridge Replacement Project, City of San Luis Obispo; Communications Support.
Ashlee provided communications services to notify residents, businesses and commuters of
the construction for the Orcutt Roundabout. Verdin utilized press releases, emails, direct mail
and website updates to keep community apprised of detours and progress of the Roundabout
construction, through to completion.
Orcutt-Tank Farm Roundabout, City of San Luis Obispo; Communications Support. Ashlee
provided communications services to notify residents, businesses and commuters of the
construction for the Orcutt Roundabout. Verdin utilized press releases, emails, direct mail and
website updates to keep community apprised of detours and progress of the Roundabout
construction, through to completion.
LOVR Interchange Project, City of San Luis Obispo; Public Relations and Communications Support.
This project included interfacing with the City, SLOCOG and Caltrans. This two-year effort included
research, public relations activities and communications to adjacent residents and businesses, as
well as cyclists, commuters and general cross-town traffic.
EXPERIENCE
18 years
EDUCATION
BA, Agricultural Science/
Ag Business, California
Polytechnic State University,
San Luis Obispo
CERTIFICATIONS
Graphic Design Certification
Account Management
Certification
YEARS WITH VERDIN
14 years
Ashlee Akers
Public Outreach
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Clayton has an extensive background in land surveying and civil engineering. He is proficient with
a broad range of surveying services relating to boundaries, design, construction, and mapping
with many of his professional services being performed to assist in the design of a variety of
solar projects. Typical to his experience are corner searches, parcel maps, subdivisions, lot line
adjustments, residential construction staking, pipeline staking, line staking, easement surveys and
analysis, boundary surveys, topographic mapping, control for aerial mapping and Global Positioning
System (GPS).
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PRADO ROAD BRIDGE WIDENING, San Luis Obispo, CA; Surveying Director. Provided large scale
ground-survey mapping in an area that included 2,000 feet of City of San Luis Obispo right-of-way,
adjacent frontages and approximately 1,000 feet of creek corridor. The survey mapping included
utilities, hardscape, bridge features, sewer and storm structure inverts, striping and found survey
monuments. The mapping specific to the bridge structure included a detailed survey of the bridge
columns and utilities attached to the bridge structure. He further researched the right-of-way
property lines and easements with the mapping area. These items were then plotted and compiled
into the survey base map.
SR227 LOS RANCHOS ROAD SURVEY, San Luis Obispo, CA; Surveying Director. For the County
of SLO’s Preliminary Engineering of the SR 227/Los Ranchos Road corridor, Clayton directed the
survey team tasked with base mapping, digital terrain modelling, topographic surveying, point
cloud scanning, photogrammetry, a detailed tree survey and boundary, right-of-way and easement
retracement and plotting. Clayton’s team also set primary control points for the proposed
improvement project.
AVILA BEACH DRIVE AT US 101 INTERCHANGE, County of San Luis Obispo, CA; Surveying
Director. Clayton directed the land surveying services related to the project, including right of way,
boundary, easement and topographic mapping and oversaw the use of cutting-edge technology,
deploying terrestrial scanners to capture dense point clouds throughout the project area and
collect a variety of conventional measurements. The safety of field crew staff and the public is of
upmost importance to Clayton and the selection of terrestrial scanning as an approach to field
measurement collection kept the field crews safely away from traffic.
EXPERIENCE
23 years
EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering, California
Polytechnic State University,
San Luis Obispo, CA
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer -
CA #65864
Professional Land Surveyor -
CA #8298
YEARS WITH WALLACE
GROUP
23 years
Clayton Bradshaw, PE, PLS
Survey/Right-of-Way Engineering
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In 2016, after graduating from Fresno State University, Luz joined Wallace Group bringing her well-
rounded background in geomatics engineering to the Survey Department. Her career has been
focused on boundary, subdivision maps, topographic/right-of-way surveys, and the preparation of
legal descriptions.
Luz’s field experience includes data acquisition using the latest technology such as laser scanners,
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), GNSS, and total stations. Her versatile technical knowledge allows
the survey team to deliver reliable and accurate data to Clients.
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PRADO ROAD BRIDGE WIDENING, County of San Luis Obispo, CA; Land Surveyor. Luz’s support
during the easement legal description preparation for this project has been essential. She has been
working alongside the senior surveyor, preparing map exhibits and reviewing the legal descriptions
document before submittal.
BUCKLEY EXTENSION, County of San Luis Obispo, CA; Land Surveyor. Luz not only helped with
the field work during the construction of the Buckley extension, but she also prepared the post-
construction Record of Survey and coordinated with the County to get this recorded.
ANNUAL STREET RESURFACING PHASE 2, City of Marina, CA; Surveying Tech. Completed the
office mapping and right-of-way determination of 14 intersections for ADA improvements using
point cloud data with Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D.
CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE, CA; Field Crew Member & Project Surveyor. Luz participated as a field
crew member in several projects involving field data collection for topographic surveys for the
City’s Sewer Master Plan capital improvement projects and the Pacific Grove Urban Division. Today
she is helping manage the surveying scope for the City’s Sewer Infrastructure improvements which
includes coordinating with the design team, field crew, and drafting personnel.
JDH CORROSION CONSULTANTS, INC., County of San Luis Obispo, CA; Project Surveyor. Utilizing
UAS and conventional technology, topographic surveys and high-quality orthographic imagery was
collected for 22 working sites. Luz managed the field preparation and performed as both Party
Chief and UAS pilot during the field collection. She also elegated and contributed to the office
drafting and right-of-way re-establishment, delivering the final product in a timely manner.
DRY CREEK ROAD REPAIRS PHASE 2, City of Paso Robles, CA; Land Surveyor. Luz prepared pre-
and post-construction Record of Surveys, and a right-of-way record of survey along with several
easement legal descriptions. Luz also helped with monument perpetuation and setting of the right-
of-way and centerline monuments.
EXPERIENCE
8 years
EDUCATION
BS, Geomatics Engineering,
California State University,
Fresno
REGISTRATION
Professional Land Surveyor -
CA #9657
YEARS WITH WALLACE
GROUP
8 years
Luz Garcia, PLS
Survey/Right-of-Way Engineering
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Matt is the Director of Landscape Architecture at Wallace Group. His dedication to the profession
and interest in 3D and digital technology has allowed him to lead the discussion about technology
use in practice. He has prepared and led landscape design projects from concept to completion,
and has created various 3D models, animations and photo simulations for site and city-wide design
solutions.
Select Project Experience
GOLDEN HILL/UNION ROAD ROUNDABOUT, Paso Robles, CA; Landscape Architecture Task
Manager. Matt was the Landscape Architecture Tasks Manager for the improvements at Union
Road and Golden Hill Road intersection. He assisted with the oversight and design of the landscape,
irrigation, site hardscape and furnishings. The Wallace Group team provided roadway design and
project planning services including but not limited to: field surveys, utility design and coordination,
public outreach, storm water quality, drainage, street, landscape, and irrigation. Design support
services during construction were also a key component of our service offerings.
US 101/AVILA BEACH DRIVE INTERCHANGE, San Luis Obispo, CA; Landscape Architecture
Tasks Manager. As the Landscape Architecture Tasks Manager for the operational improvement
project at the US 101/Avila Beach Drive interchange Matt assisted with the oversight and design
of the landscape, irrigation, and site hardscape and furnishings. The Wallace Group team provided
roadway design and project planning services including but not limited to: field surveys, utility
design and coordination, public outreach, storm water quality, drainage, street, landscape, and
irrigation. Wallace Group is currently working with Caltrans and the contractor on the design
support services during construction.
HUER HUERO CREEK BRIDGE AND ROUNDABOUT, Paso Robles, CA; Landscape Architecture
Task Manager. As the Landscape Architecture Tasks Manager Matt supported the design of a
600'+ bridge over Huer Huero Creek and a three-leg single lane roundabout in a rural high-speed
environment. He provided quality control for the landscape plan set, Caltrans formatted technical
specifications, and an itemized cost estimate. Matt coordinated with City and electrical engineer to
select appropriate light poles and standards.
BOB JONES BIKE PATH, County of San Luis Obispo, CA; Director. As Director, Matt is overseeing
the landscape architectural improvements for the Bob Jones Bike Path, which is a 4.5-mile
extension of the existing trail that connects from Avila Beach at Ontario Road to the Octagon Barn.
Understanding how to refine the Bob Jones Trail alignment to maximize user experience while
harmonizing the trail with active agricultural operations, a floodplain, and other natural constraints
are major aspects of completing this project.
EXPERIENCE
14 years
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Landscape
Architecture, California
Polytechnic State University,
San Luis Obispo, CA
REGISTRATION
Professional Landscape
Architect #6398
YEARS WITH WALLACE
GROUP
1 year
Matt Wilkins, PLA
Landscape Architecture
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Judd has provided consulting services on the coast of California for over 20 years. He is the lead
geotechnical engineer and project manager for public works and infrastructure projects on the
coast of California. He has worked on several bridge and interchange improvement projects up
and down the Highway 101 corridor. Judd is the lead geotechnical engineer and project manager
on a consultant team for several Federal Highway Administration Lands Division (FHWA) projects
in Nevada. He is also experienced with Caltrans Local Assistance, working with San Luis Obispo
County and Santa Barbara County on highway bridge program projects. He is experienced with
Caltrans design methods, standard plans and details, and with the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design
Specifications. Judd also teaches soil mechanics laboratory classes part time in the Civil Engineering
Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
Judd has extensive expertise in geotechnical exploration methods in complicated subsurface
conditions. He also specializes in soft ground, mitigation of liquefaction, mechanically stabilized
earth walls, reinforced soil slopes, ground improvement, tunneling, rock coring,
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US 101/AVILA BEACH DRIVE INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS, San Luis Obispo County, CA;
Geotechnical Engineer and Project Manager. The project includes the design of a roundabout
at the intersection of Shell Beach Road with Avila Beach Drive and rerouting southbound
on and off-ramps from the highway. Design features include retaining walls, embankments,
drainage improvements, stormwater infiltration, and pavement. Retaining walls will provide
grade separation under the overcrossing and along the southbound on-ramp. Judd managed
the preparation of a Preliminary Geotechnical Design Report, Geotechnical Design Report, and a
Foundation Report for the project in accordance with Caltrans guidelines.
TRAFFIC WAY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, Arroyo Grande, CA; Geotechnical Engineer and Project
Manager. Project Manager for the replacement of Traffic Way Bridge, a multi-span bridge with
a total length of approximately 210 feet that spans Arroyo Grande Creek. Scour and structure
degradation has led to the need to replace the bridge that serves as a main arterial for the city. The
new bridge will be a single span structure supported on CIDH pile abutments. Prefabricated girders
are planned to support the new bridge structure. Judd managed the exploration and preparation of
a Foundation Report for the project in accordance with Caltrans guidelines.
PRADO ROAD BRIDGE, San Luis Obispo, CA; Geotechnical Engineer Senior Project Manager. Judd
has worked on this project since 2012 while with a different firm. The Prado Road Bridge replacement
at San Luis Obispo Creek involves the replacement of a multi span bridge with a single span bridge
supported on cast-in-drilled hole (CIDH) shafts. Preliminary work included subsurface exploration and
development of pile design recommendations for the bridge. Other aspects of the project include
tiered soldier pile tie-back walls to address scour potential and deep-seated abutments for the
proposed structure. Judd is continuing work on the bridge replacement project with Yeh.
HIGHWAY 101 NORTHBOUND/SR46 EAST RAMP IMPROVEMENTS, Paso Robles, CA;
Geotechnical Engineer and Project Manager. Project Manager for the preliminary phase of the
project that is studying the widening of Highway 101 from Paso Robles Street to the existing SR
46 East Ramp. The project will likely involve the widening of the existing ramp bridge and possibly
the Salinas River Bridge. Retaining walls and embankments are also planned for the project.
Judd is managing the preparation of a Preliminary Geotechnical Design Report for the project in
accordance with Caltrans guidelines.
EXPERIENCE
21 years
EDUCATION
BS Civil Engineering, California
Polytechnic State University,
San Luis Obispo, CA
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer -
CA #68257
Registered Geotechnical
Engineer - CA #2903
YEARS WITH YEH
8 years
Judd King, PE, GE
Geotechnical
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Jamie has more than 9 years of experience performing field logging and exploration, geotechnical
analyses for slopes and foundation systems, geotechnical design for retaining walls and landslide
repairs, and preparing preliminary and design-level geotechnical reports. She is experienced in
performing field exploration and geotechnical evaluations for pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs,
water and wastewater treatment plants, and seismic hazard assessments. She has worked on
several bridge and interchange improvement projects up and down the Highway 101 corridor
and throughout San Luis Obispo County. Jamie’s field experience includes mud rotary, rock coring,
hollow stem auger and other drilling methods as well as in-situ testing using the cone penetrometer.
Jamie has experience in geotechnical investigation, analyses, and report preparation for a variety
of public infrastructure projects. Jamie is experienced with Caltrans design methods, standard
plans and details, and with the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications. She also teaches soil
mechanics classes part time in the Civil Engineering Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
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US 101/AVILA BEACH DRIVE INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS, San Luis Obispo County, CA;
Staff Engineer. The project includes the design of a roundabout at the intersection of Shell Beach
Road with Avila Beach Drive and rerouting southbound on and off-ramps from the highway. Design
features include retaining walls, embankments, drainage improvements, stormwater infiltration,
and pavement. Retaining walls will provide grade separation under the overcrossing and along the
southbound on-ramp. Jamie performed the field exploration and the geotechnical analyses for the
project. She prepared the Preliminary Geotechnical Design Report, Geotechnical Design Report,
and a Foundation Report for the project in accordance with Caltrans guidelines. Construction of
the project is slated to begin in 2024.
TRAFFIC WAY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, Arroyo Grande, CA; Project Engineer. This project
includes the replacement of Traffic Way Bridge, a multi-span bridge with a total length of
approximately 210 feet that spans Arroyo Grande Creek. Scour and structure degradation has led
to the need to replace the bridge that serves as a main arterial for the city. The new bridge will be
a single span structure supported on CIDH pile abutments. Prefabricated girders are planned to
support the new bridge structure. Jamie logged the borings that were drilled through the existing
bridge deck and performed the geotechnical analyses for the project. She prepared the Foundation
Report for the project in accordance with Caltrans guidelines.
HIGHWAY 101 NORTHBOUND/SR46 EAST RAMP IMPROVEMENTS, Paso Robles, CA; Project
Engineer. The preliminary phase of this project involves planning for widening Highway 101 from
Paso Robles Street to the existing SR 46 East Ramp. The project will likely involve the widening of
the existing ramp bridge and possibly the Salinas River Bridge. Retaining walls and embankments
are also planned for the project. Jamie is preparing the Preliminary Geotechnical Design Report for
the project in accordance with Caltrans guidelines.
PRADO ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, San Luis Obispo, CA; Project Engineer. The existing two-
lane bridge over San Luis Obispo Creek at Prado Road will be replaced with a 104-foot-wide single-
span bridge. Preliminary work included subsurface exploration and development of pile design
recommendations for the bridge. Jamie has performed all of the geotechnical analyses and report
preparation for the project. The project is in design and planned to be in construction sometime in
2025.
EXPERIENCE
9 years
EDUCATION
MS, Civil Engineering -
Geotechnical Specialization,
California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
BS, Civil Engineering, California
Polytechnic State University,
San Luis Obispo
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer -
CA #91504
YEARS WITH YEH
9 years
Jamie Ross, PE
Geotechnical
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Mike joined Yeh and Associates following a 26-year career with Caltrans, where he served as the
Branch Chief of Geotechnical Design–North. His experience includes all aspects of conducting
geotechnical investigations, including engineering analyses for bridge foundations, earth retaining
structures, and preparing reports, estimates and technical specifications for geotechnical structures
and materials. He has extensive experience and familiarity with Caltrans design methods, LRFD, and
the AASHTO design guidelines. Mike serves as a senior project specialist assisting with technical review
and support on various infrastructure projects for Yeh.
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PRADO ROAD BRIDGE, San Luis Obispo, CA; Senior Project Specialist. Mike has served as technical
specialist for the design of the Prado Road Bridge replacement at San Luis Obispo Creek. Preliminary
work included subsurface exploration and development of pile design recommendations for the
bridge. Other aspects of the project include tiered soldier pile tie-back walls to address scour
potential and deep-seated abutments for the proposed structure. Mike is continuing work on the
bridge replacement project with Yeh.
HIGHWAY 101 NORTHBOUND/SR46 EAST RAMP IMPROVEMENTS, Paso Robles, CA; Senior
Project Specialist. The preliminary phase of the project includes a study for the widening of Highway
101 from Paso Robles Street to the existing SR 46 East Ramp. The project will likely involve the
widening of the existing ramp bridge and possibly the Salinas River Bridge. Retaining walls and
embankments are also planned for the project. Mike is providing technical assistance and oversight
for the project including the preparation of a Preliminary Geotechnical Design Report for the project
in accordance with Caltrans guidelines.
HIGHWAY 46 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT, San Luis Obispo County, CA; Supervisor-in-Charge.
The widening of State Route 46 from a 2-lane highway to a 4-lane expressway in eastern San
Luis Obispo County has been under construction for the past 15 years. Mike was responsible for
the geotechnical design of the 4.5-mile-long Whitley 1 segment which included the new 6-span
Estrella River bridge supported on130-foot long, 96-inch diameter cast in drilled hole (CIDH) piles
constructed under slurry. A pile load test was conducted using the Osterberg Method on a full scale
pile. The 5.3 mile long Whitley 2A segment included retaining walls on spread footings and the new
McMillan Canyon Creek Bridge.
US 101/AVILA BEACH DRIVE INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS, San Luis Obispo County, CA;
Senior Project Specialist. The project includes the design of a roundabout at the intersection of Shell
Beach Road with Avila Beach Drive and rerouting southbound on and off-ramps from the highway.
Design features include retaining walls, embankments, drainage improvements, stormwater
infiltration, and pavement. Retaining walls will provide grade separation under the overcrossing
and along the southbound on-ramp. Mike performed QC/ QA review of a Preliminary Geotechnical
Design Report, Geotechnical Design Report, and a Foundation Report for the project in accordance
with Caltrans guidelines.
TRAFFIC WAY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, Arroyo Grande, CA; Senior Project Specialist. Traffic
Way Bridge is a multi-span bridge with a total length of approximately 210 feet that spans Arroyo
Grande Creek. Scour and structure degradation has led to the need to replace the bridge that serves
as a main arterial for the city. The new bridge will be a single span structure supported on CIDH
pile abutments. Prefabricated girders are planned to support the new bridge structure. Mike has
performed QC/QA checks of project documents including pile calculations and foundation report in
accordance with Caltrans guidelines.
EXPERIENCE
34 years
EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering, California
State University,Chico
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer -
CA #50138
CERTIFICATION/
TRAINING
National Highway Institute
Training:
• Geosynthetics Engineering
Workshop
• Geotechnical
Instrumentation
• Micropile Design and
Construction
• Mechanically Stabilized Earth
Walls and Soil Slopes
• Anchored Earth Retention
• Driven Pile Foundations
• Soils and Foundations
Workshop
• Stream Stability and Scour at
Highway Structures
• Drilled Shafts
• Rock Slopes
YEARS WITH YEH
8 years
Michael Finegan, PE
Geotechnical
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www.consoreng.com
364 Pacific Street, 1st Floor
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
916.368.9181
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Scope of Services to be Provided by Phase
A detailed scope of services has been prepared for the City to review. The scope of work is based on our understanding of
the scope of services provided in the Request for Proposals. Meetings are assumed to be virtual unless otherwise noted
in the below scope. The City has laid out what appears to be concurrent reviews involving Caltrans and the City for each
submittal. However, Caltrans per their quality management plan guidance will require that the City review submittals
prior to delivery to Caltrans and for our team to document the review and response to comments. Our approach in the
schedule shows a City review prior to submitting for Caltrans reviews, all submittals show concurrent Caltrans/City
reviews after the initial submittal to the City.
PHASE I VALUE ANALYSIS, SURVEY, HYDRAULIC STUDY, GE OTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION, AND
UTILITY COORDINATION
Task 1 - Project Management and Meetings
TASK 1.1 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Consor North America, Inc. (Consor) will perform the activities necessary to plan, direct, and coordinate the work on this
phase of the project. Consor will provide project management for each task for the entire duration of the agreed upon
schedule. Consor assumes the duration of work for Phase I will not exceed 12 months.
Consor will submit monthly progress reports outlining all activities for which expenses are submitted. All activities will be
itemized by task and will be consistent with the agreed upon Scope of Services. Progress reports will include the following:
> Status of work completed to date
> Expense allocation by task
> Work anticipated to be completed in the next reporting period
> Identification of project issues, actions to resolve those issues, and the responsible party to drive resolution.
Project Correspondence and Project Files: All correspondence by and between Consor, the City, other agencies and parties
will be recorded and filed for complete record keeping. Meeting notes, telephone record logs, incoming/outgoing
correspondence, and all deliverables will be logged and filed. Outside correspondence will be coordinated with and
approved by the City’s project manager. Project files will comply with the Caltrans uniform filing system as outlined in the
Project Development Procedures Manual. This will facilitate transmitting the Project History File to the City during the future
close out phase of the project.
Consor will provide weekly updates on progress to the City Project Manager. These updates will take the form of
either e-mails or virtual meetings depending on the need for information.
Design Decision Log: Consor will disseminate up-to-date information to the project team at the PDT meetings. A Design
Decision log will be prepared for items such as requests for information, documentation of decisions made as the
project progresses in development, and deliverable status.
Caltrans Quantitative Risk Register: Throughout the project development process the Consor team will maintain a risk
register that complies with Caltrans latest guidance.
TASK 1.2 - KICK OFF MEETING
A kick-off meeting will be held at the City offices and on site after the notice to proceed and will introduce the project
team, establish communication channels, set the project schedule, clarify the scope of work, and define the roles and
responsibilities of the various team members. Consor will coordinate the kick-off meeting with the consultant team and
other project stakeholders that may be appropriate to thoroughly discuss the project background, scope, concepts,
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schedule, and management. This meeting will result in an understanding amongst the project stakeholders as to the
project scope and schedule, and major project issues that have already been identified by project stakeholders will be
shared at this meeting.
TASK 1.3 - CLIENT FOCUS MEETINGS
Consultant assumes up to twelve (12) technical coordination meetings will be needed with the City and other outside
agencies. These meetings will be identified as needed to obtain resolution of issues and consensus on strategies.
TASK 1.4 - PDT/COORDINATION MEETINGS (CALTRANS)
PDT meetings will be scheduled every month and held via telephone or video conference with the goal of keeping the
project on track and to keep the City and Caltrans informed of the status of the project. One of these meetings would focus
on the coordination and review of the Caltrans permanent changeable message sign project. Consor assumes that
monthly conference call meetings will be one-hour in duration. This scope assumes a total of twelve (12) PDT meetings.
TASK 1.5 - PROJECT SCHEDULE UPDATES
Consor will update a project schedule on a monthly basis. The schedule will be developed using MS Project. The schedule
will indicate critical path activities and major milestone deliverables.
TASK 1.6 - PUBLIC MEETING
The Consor team will attend one public meeting to present the results of the Value Analysis. The Project Manager, Deputy
Project Manager, Bridge Project Engineer, Roadway Project Engineer, Landscape Architect, and Bridge Architect will attend
and present the findings at the public meeting. We anticipate that the meeting will focus on the corridor aesthetics,
hardscape, landscape, overall look and feel of the improvements. In addition, we will provide an update to the project
timeline. We will be available to answer the public’s questions and listen to their concerns about the improvements.
It is assumed that the Consor team with the City will provide a short presentation to the public and then we will break
into subgroups to address specific questions and gather feedback on the improvements.
The coordination, public outreach, and documenting public feedback for this public meeting is covered in Task 9.0
Public Outreach.
ASSUMPTIONS:
> All hard costs related to room, equipment, refreshments, and insurance are not included
> Printing, postage, and production costs are not included
> Meeting will be up to two hours long
> The technical team will provide content for the PowerPoint and exhibit boards, including photographs, illustrations,
and renderings.
TASK 1.7 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN
As required by the COOP Agreement between the City and Caltrans, a Quality Management Plan (QMP) must be prepared
for each component phase. Consor will develop, establish, and keep updated a project specific QMP that will include
procedures and timetables for conducting independent quality reviews for all reports, plans, estimates, and design
documents. A big part of our team’s QMP will be supplemented by Brian Ray of Sunrise Transportation Strategies. Brian will
be providing his expertise to the roadway geometrics of the interchange. This will:
> Permit adherence to the QMP by both Consor and our subconsultant team throughout the course of this phase of
work
> Initiate and document quality reviews and address corrective actions
> Conduct quality audits to ensure quality control procedures are strictly followed and properly documented.
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> Perform a thorough review and verification of corrections by an independent reviewer
TASK 1.8 - ENCROACHMENT PERMITS — CALTRANS AND CITY
A Caltrans Encroachment Permit will be required to conduct topographic surveys, geotechnical borings, and soil sampling.
Our team will prepare the permit application, including attachments depicting traffic control, boring and sampling
locations for the City’s signature. Consor will submit the application to Caltrans District 5 on behalf of the City. We expect
two rounds of comments from Caltrans Encroachment staff before issuing the permit. Our scope assumes that a no cost
permit from the City will be prepared and issued by the City.
TASK 1 DELIVERABLES
> Meeting attendance, agendas, and notes
> Design Decision Logs
> Updated Risk Register
> Monthly Progress Reports and invoices
> Project Schedule (including monthly updates) in Microsoft Project and PDF Format
> Attendance and presentation materials for one (1) public meeting
> Project correspondence
> Compliance assistance as needed
> Caltrans Encroachment Permit application and attachments
Task 2.0 - Grant Assistance
AECOM will lead this effort for the Consor team with support from Consor. The focus during Phase I will be the
development of a funding scan and strategy to identify and evaluate suitable federal, state, and regional discretionary
grant programs which the Project could potentially access to offset capital costs associated with its construction.
TASK 2.1 - APPLICABLE GRANT OPPORTUNITY MEMO
From the funding scan, the team will prepare both a word document with information on each suitable funding program as
well how to position the Project so as to align with sought after program outcomes, as well as an excel base matrix with all
the pertinent information about the funding program. These will be living documents and spreadsheets which will be
updated annually as program information and objectives change, new funding programs are introduced, and others
sunsetted.
As part of this task, AECOM task lead will attend one virtual meeting with the City, Caltrans, and SLOCOG to discuss funding
programs and strategies.
During Phase I, we will identify and evaluate strategies to increase the Project’s overall competitiveness for specific grant
programs identified.
TASK 2.2 - GRANT APPLICATION ASSISTANCE
The AECOM team will develop one grant application and supporting materials during Phase I. Based on our experience, the
grant application development will be comprised of:
> Application coordination
> Narrative development
> Economic justification/Benefit Cost Analysis
> QA/QC
> Graphic design
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TASK 2 DELIVERABLES
> Grant Opportunity Memo (Word and Excel)
> Attendance at one virtual meeting
> One Grant Application (PDF)
Task 3.0 - Project Vision and Handoff
The City and the PA&ED design team have been working on this project for several years. It will be important that the
Consor team has access to the design files and personnel from the previous phases of work. This is imperative to allow our
team to hit the ground running and deliver the PS&E phase in a timely manner.
TASK 3.1 - PREVIOUS WORK INVENTORY
Consor will develop a tracking spreadsheet to serve as an inventory of the previous work completed. The tracking
spreadsheet will include a description of the material received, the date received, the format of the material, and a brief
description of the usefulness of the materials.
TASK 3.2 - HANDOFF MEETINGS
The Consor Project Manager, Deputy PM, and Project Engineers will attend three meetings with the City and PA&ED Design
team. The purpose of these meetings will be to discuss and better understand the How and Why’s of the preliminary
design and layout. Our team does include HDR, who performed the hydraulic analysis for the previous phase and Rincon,
who completed the IS-MND for the project. We will prepare meeting agendas and meeting notes as part of this task.
TASK 3.3 - HANDOFF MEMORANDUM
Consor will prepare a memorandum of our understanding of the previous design work done to date. The memorandum
will include recommendations for process improvements, a list of challenges and how our team will overcome them, a list
of the previous work inventory, tracking spreadsheet, and an updated scope of work.
TASK 3 DELIVERABLES
> Previous work tracking spreadsheet (Excel)
> Attendance, agenda, and meeting notes for three (2 in person and 1 virtual) meetings
> Project Handoff Memorandum and Updated Scope of Work (PDF)
Task 4.0 - Surveying/Topographic Mapping
To support the planning, design, and engineering effort for the proposed Prado Road Interchange Project, current and
accurate survey information will be required to provide the design team with existing conditions and right of way alignment.
This task includes providing a topographic, boundary, right of way, easement mapping, with specific additional mapping
related to Flood Study Mapping, compiled in a survey base map to support of the design of the project. Figure 1 shows the
approximate area to be surveyed.
TASK 4.1 - FIELD WORK/ TOPOGRAPHIC DATA COLLECTION
The survey mapping will be constrained horizontally to the California Coordinate System of 1983 (CCS83), Zone 5
projection and vertically to the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88) as established locally by constraining
to the City of San Luis Obispo’s horizontal and vertical control networks. Our surveyors will set semi-permanent survey
control points near the expected project limits for future use as control for construction staking by others.
The aerial mapping will cover approximately 80 acres of land, including a variable width strip of approximately 4,700 feet
of US 101 and 1,800 feet of Prado Road, along with 1,600 feet of Elks Lane. The limits of the aerial mapping is outlined in
blue in Figure 1. The aerial mapping will be compiled from data collection techniques, including high altitude aerial
photogrammetry and aerial LiDAR to enhance the digital elevation model in areas of dense brush. Photography will be
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captured at an elevation appropriate for a mapping scale of 1” = 20’, with a one foot contour interval digital terrain model
surface.
The aerial mapping will serve as the base mapping layer and be supplemented by field survey densification and
augmentation. Just as the ultimate aerial mapping limits have and will be closely coordinated together with the design
team, the extent and focus of the field survey augmentation will also be.
Working closely with the Consor team the aerial mapping will be augmented with field survey. This is depicted by the
green line in Figure 1. We also anticipate providing field densification of
Figure 1 Limits of surveying and topographic mapping
the digital elevation model and in support of conform design at approximately six (6) locations, covering approximately 9.3
acres, including almost 4,000 feet of the easterly pavement of the north bound lanes of US 101. Shown in pink in Figure 1.
In support of the drainage analysis we have coordinated our efforts with the design and analysis team. Our scope of work
includes providing up to 10 cross sections of the San Luis Obispo Creek upstream and downstream of the Prado Road
Bridge. As part of our work for the City of San Luis Obispo’s Prado Road Bridge Widening Project, we collected detailed
topographic information of San Luis Obispo Creek around the existing bridge. We will review this data and incorporate
survey measurements and topographic survey that remains sufficiently accurate at the time of the survey mapping for this
project, including mapping of the Prado Road bridge and the Bob Jones Bike Trail Bridge and creek cross sections. For
budgeting purposes, we have assumed that the topography related to the fixed works, i.e.pavement, footings, railings,
etc. will be able to be used, and that measurements of the ground surface will need to be updated. We do not anticipate
surveying tree locations. We will also measure the finished floor elevations of buildings located within the drainage
analysis area of interest.
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For budgeting purposes, we have included three field survey days to complete this work and associated office time and
have assumed that the outreach to building owners will be completed by the City of San Luis Obispo, or others. The limits
of the area that building finished floors will be measured is shown in cyan.
These techniques and approaches will result in mapping showing such visible features as edges of pavements, curb, gutter,
sidewalk, driveways, walls, fences, street signs, road striping, utility poles and structures, overhead utility lines, manholes,
inlets, subsurface drainage system flow lines, culvert diameters, utility markings, fire hydrants, buildings, trees four inches in
diameter and larger measured at breast height, brush and vegetation lines, and other items typical to standard practice.
Our scope includes two (2) days of traffic control for mapping and locating monuments within the vehicular traveled way
and if needed for topographic measurements. We assume no additional traffic control will be needed.
To reduce the overall need for traffic control safety and to more safely collect survey measurements in and around
vehicular traffic, we will use various remote sensing technologies. Wallace Group survey crews are equipped with Trimble’s
SX10 scanning total station and Trimble X7 terrestrial scanner. Surveying with these devices results in information rich, high
density, colorized point clouds of the areas of interest they are deployed within.
This results in conform pavement level survey measurements of areas of US 101 and other busy roads without placing
survey crew field staff near, around or within high speed traffic. At the same time, resulting in the needed survey
measurements that are typical to pavement surveys within the proposed project areas, while also collecting additional
dense geometric information of the surrounding areas. As the project develops, and possible conform locations shift, it is
possible that sufficient measurements have already been collected and stored in the point cloud model. Instead of having a
change in design result in a new unexpected survey field crew site visit, using these tools results in an efficient extraction of
critical measurements from the already collected dense point clouds. Further, these point cloud models can be utilized
graphically in support of project rendering that clearly convey project intent to the lay public. Deploying these tools in this
manner mitigates Caltrans’ Survey Manual instructions and concerns regarding weighing the value and need of pavement
level accuracy measurement against the safety concerns of the public.
Topographic measurements and information collected as part of this task will be compiled into a single Civil 3d, 2024 or
newer, drawing file and will be referenced into and be part of our survey base map and deliverable.
TASK 4.2 - RIGHT-OF-WAY, BOUNDARY, AND EASEMENT SURVEYS
Our survey team anticipates locating sufficient monuments to establish portions record right of ways a several City of
San Luis Obispo public streets, US 101 and the property sidelines of properties adjacent to these stretches within the
proposed survey densification and augmentation project area. This includes re- establishment of the record location of
the following right of way:
1. Prado Road: Approximately 1,600 feet of Prado Road easterly of the US 101 right of way.
2. Prado Road: That portion of the paper Prado Road right of way located easterly of US 101 being Lot 303 as shown on
map of Tract 3096.
3. Dalidio Drive and Froom Ranch Way: That portion of Dalidio Drive and Froom Ranch Way located easterly of Lot 303 and
within the project area.
4. US 101: Approximately 2,500 feet of US 101 right of way northerly of Prado Road and approximately 1,500 feet of US
101 right of way located southerly of Prado Road, for approximately 4,000 feet total.
We will also re-establish the approximate locations of the property sidelines that are adjacent to these right of ways.
Wallace Group has surveyed several of these properties in the past, or portion thereof, or properties that are very near or
adjacent to the properties that are within the survey limits for this projects. More importantly, Wallace Group has a greater
level of experience surveying several of the properties that the project may impact.
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Our team has included scope and budget to assist and support the City in researching and if necessary, processing
revisions to the several APN’s that were created as private open space and agricultural easements as a result of Tract
3096 which have encumbered the western side of US 101. This also includes the potential impact to the private
“Billboard Easement”.
As part of the right of way effort, our team will also review preliminary title reports for the properties adjacent to the
road right of ways within the project limits and near proposed project improvements in an effort to research, discover
and plot easements that may impact the project. For budgeting purposes, we have included purchasing and reviewing
up to 15 preliminary title reports with an average cost of $600, and plotting up to two easements per title report.
For budgeting purposes, we have assumed that no material discrepancies will be discovered as part of this task and that this
task will not require a record of survey.
The information discovered and re-established as part of this task will be compiled in a single unique Civil 3d, 2024 or
newer, drawing file and will be referenced into the survey base map and deliverable.
TASK 4.3 - ROAD ALIGNMENTS
Consor and Wallace Group will work closely to plot road construction alignments for US 101 mainlines, on and off ramps,
and the City of San Luis Obispo Prado Road, Elks Lane and Dalidio Drive. For US 101, the Caltrans right of way maps will be
used for the alignment control and for the City of San Luis Obispo roads, we will base the alignment off provided
information, or the team will create best fit alignments.
The road alignment will be compiled in a single Civil 3d, 2024 or newer, drawing file, and be part of our survey base map
and deliverables.
TASK 4 DELIVERABLES
> Civil 3d, 2024 or newer, drawing files:
• Topographic survey
• Right-of-way/property/easement survey
• Road alignments
> Signed and sealed 22 X 34 inch survey base map
Task 5.0 - Design Technical Reports
This task includes the preparation of geotechnical, bridge design hydraulics, stormwater data, drainage, environmental
permitting and mitigation measures and right-of-way needs reports. The scope presented below is based on Consor’s
Alternative 3A (approximately 1000 feet of bridge with retaining walls).
TASK 5.1 - GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN AND MATERIALS REPORT
Yeh will prepare a Preliminary Geotechnical Design Report (PGDR) for the design of the project. Deliverables will be
prepared in accordance with the applicable Caltrans and AASHTO guidelines and manuals. Our scope includes two separate
Geotechnical Reports, one for the project and one specifically for the structures included in the project. The geotechnical
scope for Phases I and II is based on our knowledge of the required reports for structures, earth retaining structures and the
overall project which are based on the Caltrans Geotechnical Manual. All reports will be submitted to the City of San Luis
Obispo and Caltrans for review.
Assumptions for Geotechnical work:
> All work will be allowed and permitted to be performed during daylight hours between 0600 and 1800.
> City will allow staging of equipment and materials at their corporation yard located at 25 Prado Road. Materials such as
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drilling rod, cement, drilling fluid drums and other equipment will be allowed to be stored. An area of 20 feet wide by 40
feet long would be needed.
Draft Preliminary Geotechnical Design Report (PGDR)
Perform a preliminary geotechnical evaluation of the site using the existing information and prepare a Preliminary
Geotechnical Report (PGDR) for the proposed project. The report will include:
> Project description
> Overview of existing geotechnical information including as- built data
> Geotechnical conditions including:
• Site geology
• Topsoil – soil survey review
• Surface conditions
• Subsurface conditions based on previous studies
• Groundwater
• Seismic hazards including fault rupture, ground motion parameters developed from ARS-online, seismic parameters
for slope stability analyses, liquefaction, and liquefaction induced lateral spreading
> Geotechnical design evaluation including options for earth retaining structures, slopes, or sound walls (if needed)
> Geotechnical design considerations pertaining to project aspects including right-of-way, constructability, and
construction timeline
A draft report will be submitted for the City and Caltrans review and comment. Comments will be incorporated as
appropriate. It is anticipated that project alternatives will not be added between the Draft and Final reports. Up to two
rounds of reviews by the City and Caltrans are anticipated.
TASK 5.1 DELIVERABLES
> Draft Preliminary and Final Geotechnical Design Report (PGDR)
TASK 5.2 - STRUCTURE PRELIMINARY GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN REPORTS (SPGR)
Alternative 3A includes both earth retaining structures and bridge structures. Caltrans will require separate SPGRs be
prepared for the earth retaining structures and the bridge structures.
Task 5.2.1 Draft Structure Preliminary Geotechnical Report (SPGR) for Earth Retaining Structures
Yeh will compile and review published reports, maps, historical photos, and drawings pertinent to the proposed retaining
walls. This review will specifically include reviewing Log of Test Borings prepared for the existing structures in the area of
the project.
Yeh will perform a preliminary geotechnical evaluation of the site using the existing information and prepare a
Structures Preliminary Geotechnical Report (SPGR) for the proposed earth retaining structures (ERS).
The report will include the following:
> Project description and proposed ERS structures;
> Overview of existing geotechnical information including as- built data;
> Geotechnical conditions based on previous studies including site geology, surface conditions, subsurface conditions,
groundwater; as well as corrosion and scour data;
> Seismic information including the ground motion parameters as well as the potential for the site and design of the
project to be impacted geologic hazards such as seismic shaking, fault rupture, liquefaction or seismic settlement,
lateral spreading, and slope instability;
> Preliminary recommendations for earth retaining structure types and associated foundation considerations as input
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to type selection; and
> Recommended field work and laboratory testing for design phase services.
A draft report will be submitted for the City and Caltrans review and comment. Comments will be incorporated as
appropriate. Up to two rounds of reviews by the City and Caltrans are anticipated. It is anticipated that project alternatives
will not be added between the Draft and Final reports.
Task 5.2.2 Draft Structure Preliminary Geotechnical Report (SPGR) for US 101 OC/Ramps at Prado Road
Yeh will compile and review published reports, maps, historical photos, and drawings pertinent to the proposed
overcrossing structure and ramps. This review will specifically include reviewing Log of Test Borings prepared for the
existing structures in the area of the project.
Yeh will perform a preliminary geotechnical evaluation of the site using the existing information and prepare a Structures
Preliminary Geotechnical Report (SPGR) for the proposed overcrossing structure.
The report will include the following:
> Project description and proposed structures;
> Overview of existing geotechnical information including as- built data;
> Geotechnical conditions based on previous studies including site geology, surface conditions, subsurface conditions,
groundwater; as well as corrosion and scour data;
> Seismic information including the ground motion parameters as well as the potential for the site and design of the
project to be impacted geologic hazards such as seismic shaking, fault rupture, liquefaction or seismic settlement, lateral
spreading, and slope instability;
> Preliminary recommendations for foundation type selection for the structures; and
> Recommended field work and laboratory testing for design phase services.
A draft report will be submitted for the City and Caltrans review and comment. Comments will be incorporated as
appropriate. Up to two rounds of reviews by the City and Caltrans are anticipated. It is anticipated that project alternatives
will not be added between the Draft and Final reports.
TASK 5.2 DELIVERABLES
> Draft and Final Preliminary Geotechnical Reports (SPGR)(ERS) and US 101 OC/Ramps
TASK 5.3 - UPDATED LOCATION HYDRAULIC STUDY
HDR will be supporting the Consor team in the development of the hydraulics for the project. They are very familiar
with the Location Hydraulic Study (LHS) from the PA&ED phase. Using the current version of the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers’ (USACE) Hydraulic Engineering Center River Analysis System (HEC-RAS) software, HDR will review, update,
and implement proposed changes to the floodplain geometry identified in the value analysis recommendations, in the
pseudo-steady-state 2D model previously developed for the Project. The results will be included in the updated
Floodplain Evaluation Report, which will include the technical information for the Location Hydraulic Study and
Floodplain Evaluation Report Summary forms, to document the investigation and determine the specific impacts on the
floodplain and necessary avoidance, minimization, and/or mitigation measures.
Our scope assumes two rounds of comments from the City and Caltrans prior to finalizing the Floodplain Evaluation Report.
TASK 5.3 DELIVERABLES
> Draft and Final Updated Floodplain Evaluation Report (PDF)
TASK 5.4 - DRAINAGE IMPACT STUDY REPORT
HDR will conduct a preliminary Drainage Impact Study to identify appropriate drainage design criteria and determine
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existing hydrology and drainage systems within the Project area. The impact of the Project improvements will be
documented, and recommendations for conceptual drainage improvements will be included in a technical report. A
planning-level cost estimate for drainage improvements will also be included in the report.
Our scope assumes two rounds of comments from the City Caltrans prior to finalizing the Drainage Impact Study Report.
TASK 5.4 DELIVERABLES
> Draft and Final Drainage Impact Study Report (PDF)
TASK 5.5 - PRELIMINARY FLOODPLAIN AND BRIDGE DESIGN HYDRAULIC STUDY
Using the hydraulic modeling developed for the Project’s Location Hydraulic Study, HDR will perform a hydraulic analysis
to determine the design flow characteristics for the Project site, including limits and water surface profiles through the
study area for the base flood and design flood. It is our understanding that as part of the Prado Creek Bridge project, San
Luis Obispo Creek will likely be regraded. Our analysis will include the regrading of the creek based on the City provided
grading surface. A bridge scour analysis will be completed to determine the scour potential according to the methodology
specified in the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) HEC-18 and HEC-20 manuals. The team will work to determine
what, if any, scour countermeasures as necessary for the proposed improvements per the FHWA HEC-23 and Caltrans’
Highway Design Manual (HDM). HDR will model up to three (3) alternatives.
TASK 5.5 DELIVERABLES:
> Preliminary Floodplain and Bridge Design Hydraulic Study Report (PDF)
TASK 5.6 - PRELIMINARY STORMWATER DATA REPORT
A Preliminary Stormwater Data Report will be prepared summarizing the Project impacts on water quality, general Project
features, and recommended best management practices (BMPs). We will utilize Caltrans’ standard checklists. Our team will
propose conceptual Project features or BMPs that meet the criteria set by the Regional Water Quality Control Board
(RWQCB) and Caltrans National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit. Additionally, the need for erosion-
control measures will be addressed.
HDR will prepare a Stormwater Control Plan in accordance with the City’s stormwater requirements, and will use the
Stormwater Control Plan template available from the City’s website. The Stormwater Control Plan will be included as an
attachment to the Preliminary Stormwater Data Report.
TASK 5.6 DELIVERABLES:
> Preliminary Stormwater Data Report (PDF)
TASK 5.7 - WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT REPORT
To provide the existing physical and regulatory environment information for water quality, HDR will 1) identify and
describe the current and upcoming laws that relate to water quality; 2) describe the beneficial uses as detailed by the
RWQCB Basin Plan for potentially affected waters; 3) discuss water quality objectives for potentially affected waters; 4)
list potential sources of pollutants, existing water quality of the receiving water bodies, i.e., Total Maximum Daily Loads
(TMDLs) or 303(d) impaired water bodies listed; and 5) describe the watershed, existing drainage, and hydrologic
conditions. We will evaluate the water quality impacts for each proposed alternative and recommend possible BMPs or
Project features to address water quality issues. HDR will document our findings in a technical report.
Our scope assumes two rounds of comments from the City and Caltrans prior to finalizing the Water Quality Assessment
Report.
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TASK 5.7 DELIVERABLES:
> Draft and Final Water Quality Assessment Report (PDF)
TASK 5.8 - RIGHT OF WAY NEEDS DETERMINATION
Based on the approved 50% plans for the preferred alternative, Consor will finalize the right-of-way needs determination.
This document will include APNs, Ownership of Parcel, and Areas of temporary and permanent right-of- way needs for the
project. This information will be presented in a graphic format with the information clearly summarized in a table (excel
format).
TASK 5.8 DELIVERABLES:
> Exhibit Strip Map showing areas to be acquired
> Excel spreadsheet listing APN, Owner, and area required
TASK 5.9 - RIGHT OF WAY ESTIMATING
Hamner, Jewell & Associates (HJA) will be supporting the Consor team for right-of-way support. HJA prepared Right-of-Way
Data sheets as part of the PA&ED phase for the project. During this phase HJA will update the Right-of-Way Data sheets with
current property values and updated right-of-way take areas, including updated utility relocation costs for the preferred
alternative.
TASK 5.9 DELIVERABLES:
> Updated Right-of-Way data sheets for preferred alternative (PDF)
TASK 5.10 - ENVIRONMENTAL PERMIT AND MONITORING MEMORANDUM
The Consor team includes Rincon as our lead for environmental permitting and monitoring. An Environmental Permitting
Memorandum will be prepared that will identify the regulatory permits required for the project as well as list applicable
measures to avoid and/or minimize environmental impacts, including how implementation of measures, best
management practices (BMPs), and compensatory mitigation will be monitored before, during, and/or after construction.
We assume that
a Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement (LSAA) from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and a Waste
Discharge Requirements (WDRs) Permit from the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) will be required, based on
our understanding of the project and its associated environmental documentation.
The administrative draft Environmental Permitting Memo will be submitted to the City for preliminary review and revised
in response to up to two rounds of consolidated comments.
TASK 5.10 DELIVERABLES:
> Administrative Draft, Draft, and Final Environmental Permitting Memorandum (PDF)
Task 6.0 - Value Analysis
At the end of the PA&ED phase, the City conducted a hybrid Value Analysis that looked at six improvements to be considered
in the next phase of work (five were determined to be viable). The focus of the previous work was to reduce the overall cost
of the improvements. During this task, the Consor team will review the five viable improvements. Our team recommends we
revalidate the design criteria and concepts considered in the previous phase. In addition, to the five improvements, our
team suggests addressing the following elements that were not considered in the previous phase:
> Revalidate traffic analysis (Optional Task)
> Reducing the width of the overcrossing structure
> Fine tuning the limits and impacts to the floodplain by shortening the elevated portion of the project and the use of
retaining walls with culvert openings
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> Location of stormwater treatment facilities, including maintenance
> Roadway drainage – City drainage versus Caltrans drainage
> Relocation of wet utilities – water and recycled water lines
> Use of sustainable materials, such as “Green” concrete
> Determination of appropriate sustainable rating program to utilize
> Review best practices for area underneath the elevated structures
TASK 6.1 - DRAFT VALUE ANALYSIS REPORT
The Consor team will prepare a draft report that addresses the five design items previously discussed and the items listed
above that the team, the City and Caltrans agrees should be addressed. The aesthetics for the Prado Road corridor will be
developed in Task 7.0. These elements will be summarized in the Draft Value Analysis Report. The Draft report will
document the process and decisions made during our Design Charrette meetings. Cost estimates will be summarized in the
report. The Draft report will be prepared after the preferred alternative is chosen.
Task 6.1.1 - Design Charrettes (City and Caltrans)
The Consor Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager, Bridge and Roadway Project Engineers, Landscape Architect and
Brian Ray will lead three (3) design charrettes with the City and Caltrans. The focus of the first design charrette will be to
discuss and prioritize the potential improvements to be reviewed as part of the Value Analysis or revalidation process. The
next two meetings will concentrate on the specific project improvements and the design team’s solutions to the concerns
raised during the first meeting. In addition to the design charrette meetings, our Wet Utilities team will meet twice (2) with
City utility staff to discuss the needs of the Wet Utilities within the project limits.
Task 6.1.2 - Conceptual Roll Map/Bridge Advance Plans
The Consor team will prepare a Conceptual Roll Map and Bridge Advance Plans of Alternative 3A to our first design
charrette meeting as a starting point for the Validation Analysis. We will prepare two (2) conceptual plans and Bridge APS
for the second meeting with the goal of gathering comments from the City and Caltrans. The goal for the third meeting
would be to prepare two (2) conceptual plans and bridge APS and drill down in on the preferred concept.
Task 6.1.3 - Renderings of Preferred Alternative
After the third design charrette the design team will have a preferred alternative that incorporates those elements and
revisions that the design team, City and Caltrans agree should be the basis for the preparation of the 50% Plans. The
design team will create a 3-D model that will be rendered and colored. The rendering will be provided to the City and
Caltrans for comment. We can provide the rendering as a roll map and/or as an electronic file format.
Task 6.1.4 - Cost Estimates
Understanding the costs associated with the options being explored during this task will be vital to making informed
decisions. The team will prepare planning level (11 page estimate) cost estimates for each alternative. The estimate will be
broken down to provide the City and Caltrans the cost for each element. We will prepare a total of six (6) estimates – one
for Alternative 3A, two for each of the conceptual plans presented at the design charrettes and a final cost estimate for
the preferred alternative.
TASK 6.1 DELIVERABLES:
> Draft Value Analysis Report (PDF)
> Attendance, agenda, and meeting notes for three (3) design charrettes (in person)
> Conceptual Roll Plans (4 Alternatives) (PDF)
> Bridge Advance Planning Studies (4 Alternatives) (PDF)
> 3 dimensional model of preferred alternative (PDF or Electronic)
> Planning level cost estimates (total 6) (PDF)
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TASK 6.2 - FINAL VALUE ANALYSIS REPORT
We will address two rounds of consolidated comments from the City and Caltrans on the Draft Report and incorporate,
as appropriate, into the Final Value Analysis Report. A comment form will be prepared and submitted. The comment
form will document the comment, response, and any further explanation as necessary.
TASK 6.2 DELIVERABLES:
> Draft Final and Final Value Analysis Report (PDF)
TASK 6.3 - VALIDATION OF TRAFFIC ANALYSIS (OPTIONAL)
This task is optional. The Consor team would encourage the City to consider a revalidation of the traffic analysis that was
completed as part of the PID and PA&ED phases. We are not proposing to reanalyze all the intersections the original
traffic study included. With the age of the traffic counts and the fact that they were done pre-pandemic, our team is
suggesting updated traffic counts, an updated forecast model, and a future project compatibility. It is critical that the
entire team is assured that the preferred alternative geometrics are still valid. This work will be led by DKS with support
from Consor.
Task 6.3.1 - Update Traffic Counts and TOAR Volume Set Comparison
This task is meant to determine the effects travel demand changes related to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent
increase in work from home activity as well as traffic generated from recent development in the vicinity of the project
(San Luis Ranch development) since the 2019 TOAR counts were collected. As part of this task, DKS will review up to 15
intersections including locations along Prado Road, South Higuera Street, Madonna Road, Los Osos Valley Road, and
Froom Ranch Way as appropriate based on recent developments and targeted local intersections of concern for the City.
To the greatest extent possible, DKS will use counts from the City of San Luis Obispo’s count program, but our scope and
fee includes the need for new counts at all study locations. Our team will also utilize available Caltrans PeMS stations to
compare volume changes on US 101 between 2019 and 2024. This analysis is focused on operations and thus daily
counts have not been included in this scope.
This analysis will be focused on direct volume comparisons during the AM and PM peak hours to help determine if there are
any opportunities in the Value Analysis Investigation in Phase I. A ground truth of current traffic numbers will help inform
the team’s decision-making process and may be potentially useful in supporting grant applications.
Our team will meet virtually with the City and Caltrans to discuss count locations and another time to discuss and review our
findings.
Task 6.3.2 - Revalidation Assessment
Depending on the results of the Updated Traffic Counts and TOAR Volume Set Comparison, there may be a need to re-
analyze the traffic operations previously reviewed in the TOAR. This can include intersection operations and freeway
merge- diverge analysis. This analysis is not intended to reopen the environmental analysis and it is strictly meant to
determine if the new base year traffic volumes would result in different needs for the interchange. This analysis will make
adjustments to the 2050 design year volume set developed for the TOAR amendment based on the newly collected counts.
No new forecasting will be conducted as part of this task.
Our team will reanalyze existing conditions and design year traffic operations to determine if there have been any
significant changes to the facility sizing needs based on five years of traffic growth since the previous analysis was initiated.
This analysis may also include some limited analysis of additional intersections which were not included in the 2023 TOAR
Addendum (e.g. intersections along Froom Ranch Road which did not previously exist) based on City input and the
locations collected in the previous task. This task assumes that all Synchro, HCS, Sidra, and Travel Demand model output
files produced by GHD for the TOAR will be made available for use for this analysis.
Our scope includes three virtual meetings; one to discuss the revalidation needs, one to coordinate with GHD on file transfer
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needs, and one to review our findings.
Task 6.3.3 - Future Compatibility Assessment
This task will take the work of the previous two tasks one step further and evaluate the traffic compatibility of the
proposed interchange design with the previously considered options for providing ramps to and/or from US 101
southbound. Prior planning documents identified a need for access to the southbound freeway at Prado Road to
relieve traffic stress off Madonna Road and Los Osos Valley Road. This task will re-analyze the interchange with up to
two southbound ramp configurations to determine if the currently proposed design is compatible with potential
future needs. This analysis will be focused on ultimate roadway sizing needs, intersection spacing, traffic operations,
and queueing which may result from the addition southbound US 101 access.
This work will inform the Value Analysis Investigation to ensure that the interchange as proposed does not preclude the
ability to address potential future traffic needs. The southbound ramp options were not analyzed in the TOAR and this
analysis is meant to determine if the additional southbound freeway access may be warranted before the project design
year. This analysis assumes using the analysis files obtained as part of previous task as a starting point for analysis. New
forecasts will be developed as part of this task to include the southbound ramp access as well as any additional land uses
near the interchange which may not have been previously considered. This task is not meant to be used for final concept
development or environmental clearance for the southbound freeway access. This analysis is specifically meant to
determine if there are any modifications to the currently proposed design which would allow for this future option and
how likely it is that this option will be needed by the design year. If the southbound ramps are found to not be needed,
this report could also help inform which aspects of the design could be modified to save on cost for not needing to
account for this additional infrastructure.
Our scope includes four virtual meetings; one to discuss alternatives for evaluation, one to discuss preliminary results, and
two to discuss comments and review final results.
TASK 6.3 (OPTIONAL) DELIVERABLES:
> Updated 2024 traffic count sheets
> Draft and Final Memorandum of Findings – comparing previous 2019 counts with the 2024 counts
> Draft and Final Memorandum summarizing the revised existing conditions and design year analysis
> Draft and Final Report summarizing the findings of the FCA
TASK 6.4 - LEED/ENVISION/GREENROADS MEMORANDUM OF FEASIBILITY
During the Public Meeting for Phase I, our team will discuss ways to incorporate sustainable elements into the project and
reduce greenhouse gas emissions during construction. This collaborative effort with the City, Caltrans, and the public will
help define and establish sustainability goals, priorities, preferred alternatives, and develop feasible designs for the project.
A pre-assessment checklist will be used to quickly compare project alternatives before key project decisions have been
finalized. Establishing goals and priorities will help determine which sustainability rating system(s) would be appropriate to
select for this project, and that will be further developed in Phase II.
After the public meeting, and the development of the pre-assessment checklist, our team will prepare a Memorandum
to discuss the feasibility of incorporating these elements, recommend the most applicable sustainability rating system,
likelihood of obtaining certification from the program and our team’s recommendation for Phase II.
TASK 6.4 DELIVERABLES:
> Administrative Draft and Draft LEED/Envision Memorandum (PDF)
TASK 6.5 - SUSTAINABILITY MEMORANDUM
The Consor team will prepare a Sustainability Memorandum that describes material types, construction techniques, traffic
control, and other methods to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and limit environmental impact during
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construction. The Sustainability Memo will incorporate required mitigation measures identified in the January 2023 Initial
Study – Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS-MND) for the US 101/Prado Road Interchange Project, the project’s adopted
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and Environmental Commitments Record, BMPs from Caltrans’ GHG
Reduction Measures Toolbox (June 2021), and any applicable conditions of approval from the City of San Luis Obispo and
Caltrans.
The Sustainability Memo will list applicable methods to limit environmental impacts, including how implementation of
mitigation, conditions, and BMPs will be monitored during construction. The administrative draft Sustainability Memo will
be submitted to the City for preliminary review and revised in response to one round of comments as part of Phase I.
Subsequent revisions will be addressed in Phase II.
TASK 6.5 DELIVERABLES:
> Administrative Draft and Draft Sustainability Memorandum (PDF)
Task 7.0 - Schematic Aesthetic Development Apexx will lead the development of the aesthetic features for
the Prado Road corridor. Consor and Wallace Group’s landscaping team will be assisting Apexx in this effort.
TASK 7.1 - DEVELOP RENDERINGS (3 CONCEPTS): BRIDGE, ROADWAY, SIGNAGE, LANDSCAPE
Prior to developing the conceptual renderings, our team will meet with the City and Caltrans (including Caltrans
Landscape Architectural Functional Unit) to brainstorm ideas for possible themes and aesthetic treatments for the bridge
and retaining structures and railings, roadway enhancements including bicycle, pedestrian, and median
hardscape/landscape treatments, plant palettes and locations, and lighting. This meeting will help set the vision for the
corridor. After meeting with the City and Caltrans, the team will create three (3) concept alternatives based on the City
and Caltrans direction with input from the design team. One of the concepts will be Alternative 3A as discussed in the
Project Understanding and Approach. The development of the renderings will include:
> Creating a digital 3D model of surrounding site for rendering purposes.
> Creating conceptual designs of railings, abutment, piers, lighting, superstructure type, texture, and color.
> Producing renderings showcasing each alternative for team discussion during progress meetings. Renderings will be
provided in JPEG, PNG, or PDF format at a resolution equal to 24”x36” at 300 DPI. All renderings and 3D modeling will
be developed in Revit.
These renderings will be presented to the public for review and comment during the Public Meeting identified in Tasks 1.6
and 9.0. The team will utilize diagrams, renderings, animations, and drawings to illustrate the concepts to the public and
solicit comments and feedback for a preferred option or direction.
TASK 7.2 - MEETING - CITY AND CALTRANS
The team will meet with representatives from the City and Caltrans after the draft renderings have been developed to
gather input and consensus. We assumed two virtual meetings will be required to achieve consensus.
TASK 7.3 - DRAFT AESTHETIC REPORT
The aesthetic theme for the corridor will be documented in an Aesthetic Report. The report will document the process
the team followed, and the decisions made and agreed upon by the team, the City and Caltrans. Feedback received from
the public will also be documented in the report. The draft renderings will be included, as well as an estimate of the
construction costs associated with the aesthetic treatments.
TASK 7 DELIVERABLES:
> Attendance, Agenda, and Meeting Notes at Pre-rendering virtual meeting with City and Caltrans
> Draft 3D renderings for three (3) concepts
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> Attendance, Agenda, and Meeting Notes for two virtual (2) meetings with City and Caltrans
> Draft Aesthetics Report (PDF)
Task 8.0 – Utility Coordination - Phase I
Consor will provide utility coordination by working with the utility agencies identified in the survey mapping completed as
part of Task 4 of the project. Consor will coordinate potential utility relocations (underground, wet and dry utilities) needed
to construct the project.
Consor will follow Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) Chapter 14 guidelines for the utility coordination for
the project. During this task, we will focus on positively locating the utilities and begin coordinating with the City staff for
the wet utilities and the dry utilities for undergrounding. The utility coordination will continue in Phase II of the project.
TASK 8.1 - “A” LETTERS
Consor will prepare Utility Verification Letters (“A” Letters) for each of the identified utilities. The “A” Letters will notify
the utility company of the project and project limits, schedule and expectations. A color-coded plan showing existing and
proposed right-of-way lines and existing and proposed utility facilities with the project improvements shown will be
attached to the “A” letters. We will also include a conflict map identifying impacted utilities. The “A” Letter will request as-
built or Atlas maps for the impacted utilities and determination of prior rights.
“A” Letters can be provided to the City in MS Word format for placement on City Letterhead and signed by the City Project
Manager and mailed, or Consor can place the letters on our letterhead and sign them. If the City chooses to sign the letters
the contact information in the letter will be Consor’s Utility Task Lead.
TASK 8.2 - MEETINGS WITH AFFECTED UTILITIES (2 MEETINGS PER UTILITY, INCL CITY WET UTILITIES. 1 IN
PERSON, 1 VIRTUAL)
Following the preparation and the utilities receipt of the “A” letters, Consor’s Utility Task Lead will attend an in person
informational meeting out on site with all of the affected utilities. This meeting will be an opportunity to walk through the
project impacts, timeline, goals, and verify utility alignments. The Utility Task Lead will schedule individual meetings with
each affected utility to answer specific questions and discuss relocation options.
Consor’s wet utility task lead will meet in person once and once virtually with City staff to discuss the wet utility
relocations specifically.
TASK 8.3 - POTHOLE EXHIBITS (2)
Consor will prepare exhibits depicting locations of potholing to be conducted by the City’s contractor. The pothole exhibits
will be prepared once as-built and atlas plans have been received from those utilities that are underground. The maps will
be the same color coded maps used for the “A” Letters and will show locations of the requested pot holing. We will submit a
draft of the exhibits to the City for review and comment. We will address the City’s comments and submit a final exhibit.
Our scope assumes that the City will be coordinating potholing, traffic control, and all permits necessary for the potholing
activities. We recommend that the locations and depths of the utilities determined during the potholing be surveyed. Our
team can provide that service if desired.
TASK 8.4 - UTILITY COORDINATION - DRY UTILITIES TO UNDERGROUND
The City desires to underground the overhead utilities along Prado Road, Elks Lane, and along the west side of US 101
in the area of the new overcrossing. Our scope assumes that the distribution electric line to the north of the project
crossing US 101 will not be underground. Consor’s Utility Task Lead will be coordinating with the affected utilities to
discuss options for the undergrounding. Those utilities crossing US 101 (overhead along the southside of Prado Road)
can be placed in conduits in either the barrier rail or deck of the new overcrossing structure. The overhead lines along
the north side of Prado Road that terminate at the northbound ramp termini can be placed in a joint trench in the new
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roadway. The lines running overhead along the existing Elks Lane can also be placed in a joint trench. These
alternatives will be discussed and coordinated with the affected utilities.
Our task lead will meet with the affected utilities two (2) times (virtually) during this task to determine right-of-way needs.
TASK 8 DELIVERABLES:
> Preparation of “A” Letters
> Attendance, Agendas, Meeting Notes and Action Items for Two (2), one in person and one virtual, with affected utilities.
Including City Wet Utilities
> Pot Hole Exhibits (Draft and Final) (PDF)
> Attendance, Agendas, Meeting Notes and Action Items for Two (2), two virtual meetings with Underground Utilities
Task 9.0 – Bridge Type Selection
TASK 9.1 – PRE-TYPE SELECTION SUBMITTAL TO OSFP
Four weeks prior to submitting the draft Type Selection Report, Consor will prepare a Bridge Site Data Submittal Package
(BSDS) and submit along with the Foundation Boring Plan and Draft Bridge Design Hydraulics Report to Caltrans according
to the Office of Special Funded Project (OSFP) Guide.
TASK 9.2 – TYPE SELECTION REPORT
Consor will prepare a Type Selection Report for the bridge and retaining wall structures associated with the new Prado Road
Interchange. It is assumed one comprehensive report will be developed to include all the structures.
The Type Selection Report will contain a General Plan, a General Plan Estimate, a draft Foundation Plan for each alternative
for the structure, along with a memorandum addressing geotechnical, aesthetic, environmental and cost issues as outlined
in the OSFP Memo 4-2 and Caltrans Memos to Designers 1-29. A structures type recommendation will be included in the
report. It is assumed no more than two alternatives will be investigated. The bridge structure types assumed to be
evaluated include cast-in-place post-tensioned concrete box girder and precast prestressed concrete wide flange girder.
Retaining wall structure types assumed to be evaluated include Caltrans Standard Type 1 and Mechanically Stabilized
Embankment.
For each bridge alternative evaluated, consideration shall be given to structure depths, clearance over US 101,
falsework requirements, slope stability (abutments), and constructability. The structure foundations shall be
discussed with the geotechnical engineer to determine foundation type. The evaluation shall identify traffic handling
and falsework assumptions (as required). Any required construction staging and the dimension of any required
falsework openings will be shown on the General Plan. The choice of structure type shall be based on criteria
outlined in Caltrans Bridge Design Aids and Memo to Designers. Estimates will be prepared for all alternatives and
will be included in the Report. The following shall be indicated on the General Plan:
> Structure length, width, depth, and type
> Railing, including temporary K-rail
> Stage construction information, as required
> Type of foundation assumed
> Falsework assumptions if required
> Aesthetic requirements which affect cost of structure
> Roadway widths
> Estimated construction costs
TASK 9.3 – DRAFT TYPE SELECTION REPORT SUBMITTAL TO CITY
Consor will submit the Draft Type Selection Report including attachments to the City for review and comment.
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TASK 9.4 –TYPE SELECTION REPORT SUBMITTAL TO CALTRANS & TYPE SELECTION MEETING
Upon receiving approval from the City on the Type Selection Report, Consor will submit the report to Caltrans in order to
schedule a Type Selection Meeting as per the guidelines outlined in the OSFP Guidelines. Consor will present the structure
at a Type selection Meeting. The Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager, Bridge Project Engineer will attend the Type
Selection meeting in person. The Project Geotechnical and Hydraulics Engineers will attend virtually.
After receiving all comments from the meeting, Consor will revise the General Plans and General Plan Estimates for Structure
and walls as well as the Type Selection Report.
TASK 9 DELIVERABLES:
> Pre-Type Selection Submittal to OSFP including BSDS, draft Foundation Boring Plan, & draft Hydraulics Report
> Draft Type Selection Report to City
> Final Draft Type Selection Report to City
> Draft Type Selection Report to Caltrans
> Schedule, prepare, attend Type Selection Meeting with Caltrans
> Finalize Type Selection Meeting Notes
> Finalize Type Selection Report and submit to City and Caltrans
Task 10.0 - Public Outreach - Phase I
Verdin Marketing will be leading the Consor team’s Public Outreach efforts for the Prado Road Interchange project. The
team will work with the City to tailor a Communications Plan to achieve the City’s goals for communicating with the
Public.
As part of this task, the team will hold an immersion session with the City, SLOCOG, and Caltrans to discuss the needs
and deliverables, determine metrics, and gather input to inform the Communications Plan .
A project-specific Communications Plan for Phase I and II will be prepared as part of this task. The Communication Plan
will be submitted to the City for their review and approval before finalizing.
Verdin will update the City’s existing Prado Interchange illustration, Fact Sheet and FAQs based on the Consor design team’s
proposed modifications, with City and Caltrans concurrence.
Talking points for key staff to respond to questions from the media and the public will be developed as part of this task.
TASK 10.1 - PUBLIC MEETING - VA RECOMMENDATIONS
This task includes Verdin’s support of the design team’s Public Meeting. Attendance and preparation for the public meeting
for the technical design team is included in Task 1.0 for Phase I. As part of this task, Verdin will complete the following:
Announcement, coordination and facilitation of one public meeting to present the recommendations of the Value Analysis
task to the public. This effort includes:
> One press release and media outreach to get coverage before and after public meeting
> Utilizing the City’s email program, send a branded email to residents and businesses
> Creation of signage, comment cards, updates to fact sheet/ FAQs. Printing not included.
> Presentation and display coordination for the meeting
> Coordination and facilitation of public meeting to present the findings of the Value Analysis. Our team recommends that
the public meeting be held at the City Corp Yard on Prado Rd.
TASK 10.2 - MEETING MINUTES AND COMMENT MATRIX
After the Public Meeting, Verdin and the design team will follow up with a meeting report with a summary of public
engagement and comments/questions, the creation of a database for future outreach, and suggestions for project
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refinements based on public input.
As an option, the team can videotape the public meeting for posting on the City’s Prado Interchange website to ensure
information and ability to comment is inclusive of all audiences.
TASK 10.3 - LOCAL RESIDENCE OUTREACH - MASS MAILERS (2)
Our team envisions that one mailer to all residents and businesses within the immediate area (anticipated to be a .5 mi
radius from US 101/Prado interchange site, to include San Luis Ranch neighborhood and Madonna Plaza on west side of US
101, and businesses/residents at So. Higuera and Prado on east side of US 101) announcing the upcoming Public Meeting.
Our scope assumes the City will print and mail the mailer.
A second mass mailer could either be specific to businesses in the area with a business focused Fact Sheet. Alternatively,
the second mass mailer could be a recap and a link to view meeting (if the City authorizes the videotaping of the meeting).
The mailer would be sent to the same audience that received the public meeting announcement. Our scope assumes the
City would print and mail the mailer.
TASK 10.4 - PRESS RELEASES (3)
One press release would be prepared to get coverage for the Public Meeting to discuss the Value Analysis findings. A
second press release would be prepared as a recap of the public meeting, and a third would be prepared to announce a
planned event or as story generation, as appropriate.
TASK 10.5 - MEDIA MANAGEMENT
Our team recommends providing an outreach to the media at the start of the project to inform them of the project timeline,
scope and plans to ensure channels of communication remain open.
It is recommended that the media be updated regularly; Verdin is also available to develop additional press releases and
media relations for unplanned eventualities where media and public information is needed. Depending on the amount
and level of effort additional scope may be required.
TASK 10.6 - CITY OF SLO WEBPAGE MONTHLY UPDATES
The team will provide monthly updates to the City’s Prado Road Interchange Project webpage. The existing webpage is
housed on the City’s website with general information on the project. We will start by updating the current illustration,
Fact Sheet, and FAQ’s, and noting the updated project timeline and public meeting dates and information. It is assumed
that 12 updates will be completed during Phase I.
TASK 10.7 - PROJECT BOARDS FOR OUTREACH MEETINGS (3 EVENTS, 4 BOARDS EACH)
The Consor team will provide project boards showing renderings of the proposed project improvements, including
aesthetic treatments, landscaping (planting palettes), and hardscape options. The boards can also include project
timelines, extents of flooding, location of stormwater quality/treatment areas, and utility relocations. It is anticipated that
the aesthetic content for these boards or other media will be similar to those created as part of Task 7.0.
These boards/graphics/renderings will be prepared to support the public meeting and two other events like Farmer’s
Market or placement at City offices.
Our scope includes the development, printing and mounting of four boards for three separate events. It also assumes that at
least two of the boards will be reused at the three events for a total of eight boards.
TASK 10 DELIVERABLES:
> Final Phase I Communications Plan
> Draft Phase II Communications Plan
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> Updated Prado Interchange Illustration, Fact Sheet, FAQs
> Talking points for Key Staff
> Attendance at Public Meeting (Verdin only)
> Public Meeting Report (PDF), including comment matrix
> Two mass mailers (PDF)- City to print and mail
> Three press releases
> Twelve (12) City of SLO Prado Road Interchange Project webpage updates
> Eight (8) project information boards/graphics/renderings
Task 11.0 - Advisory Body Assistance
The Prado Road Interchange is a significant project for the San Luis Obispo community. Therefore, as the design progresses
it is important to check in with City advisory bodies to inform them of the progress and provide them with the opportunity
to provide input. During this Task, the Consor team will attend meetings, provide preparation sessions with staff, provide
technical content for staff reports, and support City staff. Our scope assumes that the team will attend four (4) Advisory
Body meetings. The renderings, conceptual exhibits, and technical content will be developed in various other Tasks in Phase
I.
TASK 11.1 - ATTEND FOUR (4) MEETINGS IN PERSON
The Consor Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager, Bridge Project Engineer will be in attendance at four Advisory Body
meetings throughout Phase I. The Advisory Bodies could be Planning Commission (PC), Architectural Review Committee
(ARC), Chamber of Commerce, Downtown SLO, or the City Council.
TASK 11.2 - LEAD PREP MEETINGS WITH STAFF (8)
Team preparation is important for presentations at committee meetings. The Consor team will lead preparation meetings
with City and Caltrans staff prior to committee or council meetings. These meetings will be virtual. We will attend two
preparation meetings for each of the four (4) meetings. The meetings will focus on walking through the presentation and
discuss questions and issues that could be raised and our team’s responses.
TASK 10.3 - PREPARE TECHNICAL CONTENT FOR STAFF REPORTS (4)
The Consor team will provide technical content for the City led staff reports for the Advisory Body meetings. The
technical content will focus on project schedule, project costs, design decisions, aesthetic features, project layout,
planting palettes, landscape and hardscape elements, bike and pedestrian features. Our team will provide renderings and
conceptual plans prepared in previous tasks.
TASK 11.4 - COMMENT RESPONSE TO EACH MEETING (4)
Our goal in attending the Advisory Body meetings will be to answer questions from the committee members. However,
there could be some comments or questions that cannot be effectively answered without additional analysis. Our team
will document comments, questions and requests made during the meetings. We will prepare a memorandum
documenting the comments and our team’s responses to those comments. In the memorandum, our team will identify
requests that can be incorporated within the scope and fee and those elements that will necessitate a scope and fee
revision.
TASK 11 DELIVERABLES:
> Attendance at four (4) Advisory Body Meetings (in person)
> Preparation and Attendance at a total of eight (8) preparation meetings for Advisory Body meetings (virtual)
> Technical Content for four (4) staff reports (Word)
> Preparation of four (4) comment response memorandums (PDF)
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Task 12.0 - 50% Submittal
The 50% Submittal will be based on the preferred alternative determined from the Value Analysis. For scoping purposes,
we have assumed that Alternative 3A is the preferred alternative. Our team will advance the conceptual drawings to a 50%
level.
TASK 12.1 - 50% ROADWAY, SIGNAL, AND LIGHTING PLANS
The 50% plans will include the following sheets:
> Horizontal Alignment
> Vertical Alignment
> Preliminary Right-of-Way
> Preliminary Drainage Design Concept
> Preliminary Storm Water Temporary/Permanent Treatment Concept
> Preliminary Traffic Handling/Stage Construction Plan
> Preliminary Landscape Concept Plan
> Preliminary Signal and Lighting
The 50% plans will be prepared in English units and will follow City and Caltrans standards. The design detailed on the
plans will address horizontal and vertical alignment, ADA compliance, limits of cut and fill, right-of-way limits (existing and
proposed), utilities, proposed drainage, traffic signals, and lighting, traffic handling/ stage construction.
TASK 12.2 - 50% STRUCTURE PLANS
The General Plans for the three bridges (Prado Mainline Bridge, Northbound off-ramp, and Northbound on-ramp) will be
updated to include comments received through the Type Selection process. General Plans will be updated and finalized for
retaining walls for the preferred wall type based on the approved Type Selection Report. Preliminary foundation sizes,
locations, and depths will be determined. We anticipate the following sheets will be prepared for the 50% submittal:
Prado Road Mainline Bridge Sheets
> General Plan (1)
> Structure Plan (2)
> Foundation Plan (2)
> Abutment Layouts (2)
> Abutment Details (2)
> Retaining Wall Layout (4)
> Bent Layouts (3)
> Bent Details (2)
> Typical Section (2)
> Girder Layout (3)
> Barrier Details (1)
Prado Road/US 101 Off-Ramp Bridge Sheets
> General Plan (1)
> Foundation Plan (1)
> Abutment Layouts (1)
> Abutment Details (1)
> Retaining Wall Layout (2)
> Retaining Wall Details (1)
> Bent Layouts (2)
> Bent Details (2)
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> Typical Section (1)
> Girder Layout (1)
> Barrier Details (1)
Prado Road/US 101 On-Ramp Bridge Sheets
> General Plan (1)
> Foundation Plan (1)
> Abutment Layouts (1)
> Abutment Details (1)
> Retaining Wall Layout (2)
> Retaining Wall Details (1)
> Bent Layouts (2)
> Bent Details (2)
> Typical Section (1)
> Girder Layout (1)
> Barrier Details (1)
TASK 12.3 - 50% DRAINAGE AND STORMWATER PLANS
Preliminary Stormwater Treatment Design and Water Pollution Control Design will be included. Plan sheets showing the
type, size and location of the Stormwater Treatment elements will be shown as part of the 50% plans. The preliminary
layout of the roadway drainage system will be shown on the 50% plans. Initial pipe locations and pipes will be delineated
on the plans.
TASK 12.4 - 50% LANDSCAPE PLANS
Based on the design criteria and concept approved in during the Value Analysis and Design Charrettes, we will prepare
preliminary planting and irrigation plans in general conformance to City, and Caltrans standards. Planting Plans will provide
plant schedule, planting types, sizes, quantities, and locations. A draft Tree Protection and Replacement Plan will be
prepared for review and approval. Preliminary erosion control hydroseed mix designs and notes will be developed for use in
the erosion control plans. Irrigation plans will provide the irrigation mainline and equipment types but will not include valve
layout and water demand calculations at this level of design.
TASK 12.5 - 50% WET UTILITY PLANS
The Consor team has assumed the Sewer Main will be relocated to follow the new Elks Lane and the Water Main will also
be relocated. This scope may be revised depending on the outcome of the Value Analysis and Utility Meetings with City
Staff. The 50% plans will include Plan and Profile sheets for the Sewer Main and Water Main relocations.
TASK 12.6 - ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE
A preliminary Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Construction Cost will be prepared based on the 50% plans. Preliminary
quantities will be taken. A contingency of 25% and an escalation of 5% per year will be utilized. Relevant unit bid
information will be acquired from Caltrans “As-Bid” databases and adjusted as deemed appropriate to better represent
anticipated project costs.
TASK 12.7 - MEETINGS WITH 3RD PARTY REVIEWER
The City will be contracting separately with a 3rd party to review the 50% submittal. Our team will meet virtually with the
3rd party reviewers and the City to review the submittal and subsequent comments. We envision the first meeting will be
a walk-through of the prepared plans, including discussing assumptions and design decisions agreed on. The second
meeting will focus on a review of the comments provided and our team’s responses. The third meeting will be prior to our
final 50% submittal to discuss the 3rd party’s final comments and how our team will address those comments. At each
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submittal, our team will prepare a comment response form. The form will include the location of the comment, a summary
of the comment, who is responsible for the response, and the response to the comment.
TASK 12.8 - RESPONSE TO COMMENTS (2)
A Draft 50% Submittal will be made to the City and Caltrans for their review. Our team has assumed we will receive
consolidated comments. We will address these comments and submit a Draft Final 50% submittal, which will be reviewed.
Upon receiving the second set of consolidated comments, the team will address the applicable comments and submit a
Final 50% submittal. At each submittal, our team will prepare a comment response form. The form will include the location
of the comment, a summary of the comment, who is responsible for the response, and the response to the comment.
TASK 12 DELIVERABLES:
> Draft, Draft Final, and Final 50% Plans (PDF)
> Engineer’s Opinion of Probably Construction Cost (PDF, Excel)
> Attendance at three (3) plan review meetings (virtual)
> Two (2) Comment Tracking Matrices (PDF, Excel or Word)
Task 13.0 - Phase I Finalization
TASK 13.1 - SCOPING DOCUMENT - PHASE I
At the conclusion of Phase I, the team will prepare a technical memorandum summarizing the design criteria for the
project, a list of design exceptions, not already identified previously, findings and decisions made during the Value
Analysis, Geotechnical findings, Stormwater and Drainage design decisions, wet utility relocations, recap of Public
Meeting and Advisory Body comments, and recommendations for LEED/Envision and Sustainability improvements to be
incorporated into the project. This document will serve as the basis for the Scope of Work for Phase II.
TASK 13.2 - PHASE II SCOPE, SCHEDULE, FEE
Upon completion of the Scoping Document Memorandum, the Consor team with the City and Caltrans input, will review
the Scope, Schedule and Fee for Phase II. We will work with the team to revise to our original scope, including deliverables
and provide it to the City for their review and approval. Once the revised scope has been approved, the fee will be modified
to match the approved scope of work. A schedule will be prepared for Phase II during this task.
TASK 13 DELIVERABLES:
> Phase I Scoping Document Memorandum (PDF)
> Draft and Final Scope of Work, Schedule and Fee (Phase II)
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PHASE II - PS&E DEVELOPMENT
The following scope for Phase II is based on Consor’s Alternative 3A being the preferred alternative. At the conclusion of
Phase I, the scope for Phase II will be updated accordingly.
Task 14.0 - Project Management and Meetings - Phase II
TASK 14.1 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Consor will perform the activities necessary to plan, direct, and coordinate the work on this phase of the project. Consor
will provide project management for each task for the entire duration of the agreed upon schedule. Consor assumes the
duration of work for Phase II will not exceed 36 months.
Consor will submit monthly progress reports outlining all activities for which expenses are submitted. All activities will be
itemized by task and will be consistent with the agreed upon Scope of Services. Progress Reports will include the following:
> Status of work completed to date
> Expense allocation by task
> Work anticipated to be completed in the next reporting period
> Identification of project issues, actions to resolve those issues, and the responsible party to drive resolution
Project Correspondence and Project Files: All correspondence by and between Consor, the City, other agencies and parties
will be recorded and filed for complete record keeping. Meeting notes, telephone record logs, incoming/outgoing
correspondence, and all deliverables will be logged and filed. Any outside correspondence will be coordinated with and
approved by the City’s project manager. Project files will comply with the Caltrans uniform filing system as outlined in the
Project Development Procedures Manual: This will facilitate transmitting the Project History File to the City during the future
close out phase of the project. Consor will provide weekly updates on progress to the City Project Manager. These updates
will take the form of either e-mails or virtual meetings depending on the need for information.
Design Decision Log: Consor will disseminate up-to-date information to the project team at the PDT meetings. A Design
Decision log will be prepared for items such as requests for information, documentation of decisions made as the project
progresses in development, and deliverable status.
Caltrans Quantitative Risk Register: Throughout the project development process the Consor team will maintain a risk
register that complies with Caltrans latest guidance.
TASK 14.2 - CLIENT FOCUS MEETINGS
Consor assumes monthly technical coordination meetings will be needed with the City and other outside agencies for a
total of thirty-six (36) meetings. These meetings will focus on project status updates, items requiring City input and
direction. We have assumed that these meetings will be held virtually.
TASK 14.3 - PDT/COORDINATION MEETINGS (CALTRANS) (15)
PDT meetings will be scheduled every other month and held via telephone or video conference with the goal of keeping
the project on track and to keep the City and Caltrans informed of the status of the project. Two of these meetings would
focus on the coordination and review of the Caltrans permanent changeable message sign project. Consor assumes that
PDT meetings will be one-hour in duration. This scope assumes a total of fifteen (15) PDT meetings.
TASK 14.4 - PROJECT SCHEDULE UPDATES
Consor will update a project schedule at major milestones and at least every six months. The schedule will be developed
using MS Project. The schedule will indicate critical path activities and major milestone deliverables.
TASK 14.5 - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The Consor team will attend one City Council meeting to present an update on the project. The Project Manager, Deputy
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Project Manager, Bridge Project Engineer, Roadway Project Engineer, and Bridge Architect will attend and present an
update and project status to the Council. We anticipate that the meeting will focus on the corridor aesthetics, hardscape,
landscape, overall look and feel of the improvements. In addition, we will provide an update to the project timeline and
project costs. We will be available to answer the Council’s and public’s questions about the improvements.
It is assumed that the Consor team with the City will provide a short presentation to the City Council. Our team will take
notes during the presentation and note action items and comments made.
TASK 14.6 - QA/QC
As required by the COOP Agreement between the City and Caltrans a QMP must be prepared for each component phase,
Consor will develop, establish, and keep updated a project specific Quality Management Plan (QMP) that will include
procedures and timetables for conducting independent quality reviews for all reports, plans, estimates, and design
documents. A big part of our team’s QMP will be supplemented by Brian Ray of Sunrise Transportation Strategies. Brian
will be providing his expertise to the roadway geometrics of the interchange. This will:
> Permit adherence to the QMP by both Consor and our subconsultant team throughout the course of this phase of
work
> Initiate and document quality reviews and address corrective actions
> Conduct quality audits to ensure quality control procedures
are strictly followed and properly documented.
> Perform a thorough review and verification of corrections by an independent reviewer
TASK 14 DELIVERABLES:
> Attendance, Meeting Agendas and Notes for Client Focus Meetings (36)
> Attendance, Meeting Agendas and Notes for PDT Meetings (15)
> Design Decision Logs
> Updated Risk Register
> Monthly Progress Reports and Invoices
> Project Schedule (at milestone submittals and at least every 6 months) in Microsoft Project and PDF Format
> Attendance, presentation materials, and notes for one (1) City Council Meeting
> Project Correspondence
> Compliance Assistance as Needed
Task 15.0 - Grant Assistance (Phase II)
Grant support efforts during Phase II of the project development, assumed to be years 2 through 4, will comprise an annual
update of the funding scan/funding strategy in which it will be amended to address changes to the mix of suitable programs
as well as a reevaluation of the Project’s alignment with the funding program’s sought-after outcomes and merit criteria.
TASK 15.1 - YEARLY GRANT OPPORTUNITY/APPLICATION MEMO
Each year AECOM will update the Grant Opportunity Memo and spreadsheet to include revisions to funding programs
that are suitable for the project. The team will continue to meet with City, Caltrans and SLOCOG to review the latest
funding scans and strategies. We have assumed three (3) virtual meetings as part of this task.
TASK 15.2 - GRANT APPLICATION ASSISTANCE
Additional grant application support during Phase II will be analogous to that performed in Phase I and it is assumed that
one grant application will be developed each year for a total of three (3). Some core material from the first grant
application can be repurposed across subsequent grant applications, though the application could vary significantly from
previous if seeking funding for only specific components of the Project. Project positioning and supporting analytics will
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need to be updated for each application.
TASK 15 DELIVERABLES:
> Three (3) Grant Opportunity Memo (Word and Excel)
> Attendance at three (3) virtual meeting
> Three (3) Grant Applications (PDF)
Task 16.0 - Utility Coordination (Phase II)
Consor will continue to provide utility coordination by working with the utility agencies identified in the survey mapping
completed as part of Task 4 of Phase I and those identified in Task 8 of Phase I of the project. Consor will coordinate
potential utility relocations (underground, wet and dry utilities) needed to construct the project.
Consor will follow Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) Chapter 14 guidelines to prepare a Utility Report of
Investigation (Exhibit 14-E). The ROI package shall include:
> Color-coded plan showing existing and proposed right-of-way lines and existing and proposed utility facilities
> Utility Agreement per LAPM 14-B
> Reports of Investigation for each impacted utility requiring relocation submitted to the City and Caltrans prior to
requesting the utility to relocate
> A conflict map identifying impacted utilities
> Relocation plan prepared by the project engineer or Utility
> Itemized estimate of City relocation costs
Per LAPM Chapter 14 requirements, the ROI will be submitted to Caltrans for approval prior to submitting the Right-of-
Way certification.
TASK 16.1 - MEETINGS WITH AFFECTED UTILITIES (2 MEETINGS PER UTILITY, INCL CITY WET UTILITIES. 1 IN
PERSON, 1 VIRTUAL)
As a continuation of the Utility Coordination in Phase I, Consor’s Utility Task Lead will will meet with the dry utilities one
more time on site and one additional times virtually to discuss the status of the relocation, answer questions regarding
relocation costs and timing.
Consor’s wet utility task lead will meet in person once and once virtually with City staff to discuss the wet utility
relocations specifically.
TASK 16.2 - UTILITY COORDINATION - DRY UTILITIES TO UNDERGROUND
Our task lead will meet with the affected utilities three (3) times (two in person and one virtually) during this task to
determine right-of-way needs. Our team will work with the utility companies to provide a sketch to Wallace Group for the
preparation of legal descriptions and exhibits for the utility agreements and recordation.
The utility company will complete the design of the utilities’ undergrounding for temporary and permanent relocation.
Consor will provide input and review to these design plans so that they are coordinated with the overall project design and
wet utility relocations.
TASK 16.3 - REVIEW MEETINGS (5 MEETINGS WITH EACH AFFECTED UTILITY INCL CITY UTILITIES)
The Consor Utility Task Lead and Wet Utility Task Lead will lead five (5) virtual meetings with each affected utility. Agendas,
meeting notes, including action items with due dates will be prepared for each meeting. The focus of these meetings will
be to check in on the relocation plans’ progress, provide comments, and discuss resolution to comments with the utility
companies.
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TASK 16.4 - “B” LETTERS
The “B” Letters serve as a liability determination for each utility company. These letters can be prepared on City letterhead
and City signature or on Consor letterhead and signature. We will include our Reports of Investigation for each impacted
utility requiring relocation.
TASK 16.5 - UTILITY AGREEMENT PREPARATION
Consor will prepare draft utility agreements for each impacted utility and coordinate issues as necessary to obtain signed
agreements from each utility. The agreements will be prepared per LAPM Chapter 14 Exhibit 14-F.
TASK 16.6 - “C” LETTERS
Consor will issue Notice to Owner (“C” Letters) to all impacted utilities that will clearly define the impacted facility and the
required completion date for all relocation activities. Notice to Owners shall be prepared per LAPM Chapter 14 Exhibit 14-D.
TASK 16.7 - UTILITY AGREEMENT SIGNATURES
Consor will work with the utility companies and the City and Caltrans to obtain signatures on the Utility Agreements. This
task includes one (1) meeting with each impacted utility to discuss comments and requested revisions to the utility
agreements. This task assumes two revisions to each of the Utility Agreements.
TASK 16 DELIVERABLES:
> Preparation of ROI package
> Review and Comments of Undergrounding Relocation Plans (Temporary and Permanent) – Three rounds of review
> Attendance, Agendas, Meeting Notes, and Action Items for Two (2) (one in person, one virtual) with each impacted
utility, including City Wet Utilities.
> Attendance, Agendas, Meeting Notes, and Action Items for Three (3) (two in person, one virtual) with each of the dry
utilities to be undergrounded)
> Attendance, Agendas, Meeting Notes, and Action Items for Five (5) virtual meetings with each impacted utility,
including City wet utilities.
> Preparation of “B” Letters
> Administrative Draft, Draft, Draft Final, and Final Signed Utility Agreements
> Preparation of “C” Letters
Task 17.0 - ROW Coordination
TASK 17.1 - FINAL ROW NEEDS MAP (INCL UNDERGROUND UTILITIES)
Consor will develop a map showing the areas needed for permanent and temporary rights-of-way. The map will identify
visually the areas and include a table indicating property owner, APN, area of temporary and area of permanent. The map
will include the needs for utility relocations including undergrounding We will prepare a draft, draft final, and final needs
map for City and Caltrans review and comment.
Task 17.1.1 - Legal Descriptions and Exhibit Maps
Based on the Final ROW needs map, Wallace Group will provide legal descriptions and exhibit maps for needed the
project’s right of way and easement acquisitions. For budgeting purposes, we have assumed that up to 15 legal
descriptions and exhibit maps will be required. This includes one (1) draft submittal, responding to one (1) set of unified
comments, and delivering one signed and sealed submittal.
TASK 17.2 - SURVEY STAKING OF POTENTIAL ROW TAKES
Our team will provide field staking for the proposed right of way takes. We will coordinate with the City prior to the field
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staking to determine which proposed takes require staking and how the staking should appear, if any particulars are
required. As this effort will take place often on private property, we will closely coordinate and schedule these activities
while communication with the City. Upon completion of the field work we will provide the City with a point plot showing
the locations of the stakes. For budgeting purposes, we have included three field survey days and associated office
support to complete this task. We have also assumed that this task will not require staking on existing property lines and
will not therefore require a possible record of survey map and setting monuments.
TASK 17.3 - PROPERTY OWNER INTRODUCTION MEETINGS (2 PER OWNER)
Hamner, Jewell & Associates (HJA) will support the Consor team with the right-of-way acquisition process. HJA will first
contact property owners with an introductory letters and proactive outreach by telephone to schedule introductory
meetings in person with each property owner. The first meeting will be held early in the design process and a right of way
agent will present the plans and discuss the project with the owners and gather any questions or concerns which can be
communicated back to the design team. The second set of meetings with each property owner will be preceded by a
Notice of Decision to Appraise letter. These meetings will include the property owner, the appraiser and a right of way
agent which will give the owner an opportunity to present background information about their property to the appraiser.
TASK 17.4 - APPRAISALS
Due to the general value of commercial land in the area and the proposed impacts, we believe we will need to obtain
appraisals and appraisal reviews for each property requiring purchase of right-of-way. If any of the required areas fall under
the expected value of $10,000 once we receive final project plans and area calculations, then we can certainly conduct a
waiver valuation to value those non-complex acquisitions to save on project time and budget. Appraisal preparation process
then includes the following steps:
> Appraiser will review title information pertaining to respective ownerships and will review project plans and other
pertinent information relative to the parcel.
> Appraiser will review the proposed acquisition deed to evaluate the rights being acquired, including permanent and
temporary easement rights.
> Appraiser will inspect each property personally with the owner and right of way agent and document the inspection with
photographs for use in the report.
> Appraiser will inventory all improvements affected by the proposed acquisition, including notes on their manner of
disposition (i.e., pay-for and remove vs. restoration by project contractor).
> Appraiser will analyze any severance damages, determine whether curable or incurable, and gather data to support
the conclusion. This process may involve obtaining bids from specialists for cost to cure work or using industry
standard references for establishing replacement and restoration costs.
> Appraiser will perform market research to support the selected appraisal methodologies and will document and
confirm comparable sales information.
> Appraiser will prepare a narrative appraisal report that conforms to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice (USPAP). The appraisal study and report are intended to serve as an acquisition appraisal and will be prepared
in a summary format consistent with the specifications for narrative appraisal reports.
> Upon completion of the appraisal report, HJA coordinates
a formal appraisal review by an independent appraiser in accordance with federal regulations.
> HJA reviews and analyzes the completed appraisal reports carefully for accuracy and logic; forward the appraisals
to the client for review after this internal quality control and assessment process is completed.
TASK 17.5 - DRAFT OFFER PACKAGES
Once the appraisal process is complete, appraisals are reviewed and pre-approved by the City, and review appraisals
done per federal guidelines, we would then prepare offer packages for each owner that will include an offer letter,
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Appraisal Summary Statement, proposed Right of Way Agreement, and Deed. These documents would be presented to
the City for your review and pre-approval prior to presenting offers to property owners.
TASK 17.6 - ATTEND TWO (2) CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS (OFFERS)
Consor’s project manager and HJA project management will attend two (2) City Council closed session meetings to assist
the City in presenting the offer packages for preapproval by City Council. We will be prepared to answer any questions
about the appraisal, the right of way acquisition process and how we plan to address owner or Council concerns about
the project’s right-of- way impacts, if necessary.
TASK 17.7 - PROPERTY OWNER OFFER MEETINGS (2 PER OWNER)
Once offers are City approved and the City sets just compensation by signing the appraisal summary statements, HJA Right
of Way Agents will present purchase offers in person to each property owners. If owners do not sign at offer presentation,
we will set a follow up meeting in person to follow up on the owner’s consideration of the offer. We will continue to
coordinate with each owner in person, by phone, email or whatever method each owner prefers until we are able to reach
amicable agreements and collect owner signatures on the Agreement, deed and any additional documentation that may
be needed based on the specifics of the property. We will coordinate and work closely with the City and project team to
ensure that all agreements and negotiations are preapproved before accommodating changes to the initial offers. For
purchase efforts that do not culminate in mutually acceptable amicable agreements, we can amend our scope and fee to
coordinate with the City Attorney’s office with any required Necessity Hearing scheduling.
TASK 17.8 - ATTEND TWO (2) CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS (AUTHORIZE PAYMENT)
Consor’s project manager and HJA project management will attend two (2) City Council closed session meetings to assist
staff in presenting final settlements for approval by City Council. We will be prepared to answer any questions about
negotiations and support any settlements with data and reason.
TASK 17.9 - ROW AGREEMENTS AND CREATE ESCROW ACCOUNTS
The Consor team will work with First American Title Company in San Luis Obispo on processing all escrows. For those
owners who reach final agreements, we would process all documents for necessary approvals and coordinate escrows,
title insurance, and closings. It is always our goal to reach cooperative agreements
in lieu of eminent domain litigation on the City’s behalf. We have a great track record of successfully reaching agreements
on the agency’s behalf, minimizing or eliminating the need for eminent domain action.
TASK 17 DELIVERABLES:
> Draft, Draft Final and Final Right-of-way needs map (PDF)
> One draft submittal of legal descriptions and exhibit maps
> One signed and sealed submittal of legal descriptions and exhibits map
> Field staking of right of way takes
> Point plot exhibits showing the right of way take stake locations.
> Attendance and meeting notes at two (2) meetings with impacted Property Owners
> Appraisals for each permanent take of right-of-way (estimate 15 parcels)
> Draft Offer Packages (estimate 15 packages)
> Attendance at two (2) City Council closed session meetings (offers)
> Attendance and meeting notes at two (2) meetings with impacted Property Owners to present offers
> Attendance at two (2) City Council closed session meetings (authorize payment)
> Creation of Escrow accounts (estimate 15 accounts)
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Task 18.0 - 65% PS&E Package
TASK 18.1 – 65% ROADWAY DESIGN AND PLANS
Consor will prepare design plans based on the approved 50% Plans developed in Phase I. The Title Sheet will include the
appropriate City project identification, as well as a sheet schedule, a vicinity map, the project legend, general notes, project
control points, and appropriate signature approval blocks. The roadway Typical Section Sheet will include the roadway
structural section as designed, and the recommendations of the Geotechnical Report indicating the R-value. Plan, Profile,
and Superelevation sheets will be produced. The plan view will delineate the general roadway improvements and pavement
dimensions. Geometric information, tied to the project control points, will be shown to sufficiently describe both the
horizontal and vertical alignments. Utility locations, re-grading and conforming details will be shown. Roadway design will
be performed in AutoCAD Civil 3D highway design package utilizing Caltrans drafting standards. Plan sheets will be prepared
in AutoCAD (DWG) file format. Details necessary to construct the roadway, including grading, drainage, pavement structural
sections, etc. will be developed.
The roadway design will be prepared in accordance with City Standards and the Caltrans Highway Design Manual. All
plans will be signed by the civil engineer (registered in the state of California) in responsible charge of the design. Our
team estimates the project plans to consist of the following Roadway, Drainage, Stormwater Treatment, Signal/Lighting,
Wet Utility Plan Sheets
> Title Sheet- 1
> Typical Cross Sections- 5
> Project Control- 5
> Layout- 12
> Profile and Superelevation Diagram- 7
> Construction Details- 14
> Contour Grading- 12
> Erosion Control Plans and Quantities- 12
> Drainage Plans- 12
> Drainage Profiles- 16
> Drainage Details- 4
> Drainage Quantities- 2
> Utility Plans- 9
> Construction Area Signs- 1
> Stage Construction Plans- 5
> Traffic Handling Plans, Details and Quantities- 28
> Pavement Delineation Plans, Details and Quantities – 12
> Slurry Seal Limits Plans- 2
> Sign Plans, Details and Quantities- 10
> Summary of Roadway Item Quantities- 2
> Lighting, Signal Modification and Electrical Plans, Details and Quantities- 28
> Landscape and Irrigation Plans, Details and Quantities- 28
TASK 18.2 - 65% DRAINAGE AND STORMWATER PLANS
The 50% drainage and stormwater plans will be updated to incorporate comments and revisions from Phase I. HDR will
lead the revisions to these plans. The team will coordinate the location of the existing and relocated utilities with HDR to
avoid conflicts with the roadway drainage system and the location of the stormwater treatment areas.
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TASK 18.3 - 65% WET UTILITY PLANS
Our scope assumes that the existing sewer line located within existing Elks Lane will be relocated along the new Elks Lane
alignment. We have also assumed that the water line in Elks Lane will be relocated as well. Plan and Profile sheets will be
advanced based on comments from the City water and wastewater staff and detail sheets will be created. Both will be
included in the 65% plans submittal.
TASK 18.4 - 65% BRIDGE AND RETAINING WALL PLANS
Consor will prepare structural design calculations on the preferred bridge and adjacent walls alternative identified in the
approved Bridge Type Selection Report. The design will be prepared in accordance with the Caltrans Bridge Design
Manuals and Load Resistance Factor Design following AASHTO LRFD Bridge Specifications, 8th Edition with the California
Amendments. For seismic design, Caltrans Seismic Design Criteria (Version 2.0) will be followed. Other references that
Consor will follow are Caltrans Division of Structures “Bridge Memo to Designers”, “Bridge Design Aids”, “Bridge Design
Details” and the “Office of Specially Funded Projects Information and Procedure Guide”. Our partner Apexx will prepare
detailed plans for the preferred aesthetic treatments on the bridge elements as part of this task. Our team estimates the
project plans to consist of the following Structure Plan Sheets:
Prado Road Mainline Bridge Sheets
> General Plan (1)
> Deck Contour (1)
> Structure Plan (2)
> Foundation Plan (2)
> Abutment Layouts (2)
> Retaining Wall Layout (4)
> Retaining Wall Details (6)
> Abutment Details (3)
> Bent Layouts (3)
> Bent Details (3)
> Typical Section (2)
> Girder Layout (3)
> Girder Details (4)
> Barrier Details (1)
> Aesthetic Details (4)
> Log of Test Boring Details (1)
Prado Road/US 101 Off-Ramp Bridge Sheets
> General Plan (1)
> Deck Contour (1)
> Foundation Plan (1)
> Abutment Layouts (1)
> Retaining Wall Layout (2)
> Retaining Wall Details (2)
> Abutment Details (2)
> Bent Layouts (2)
> Bent Details (2)
> Typical Section (1)
> Girder Layout (1)
> Girder Details (1)
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> Barrier Details (1)
> Aesthetic Details (2)
> Log of Test Boring Details (1)
Prado Road/US 101 On-Ramp Bridge Sheets
> General Plan (1)
> Deck Contour (1)
> Foundation Plan (1)
> Abutment Layouts (1)
> Retaining Wall Layout (2)
> Retaining Wall Details (2)
> Abutment Details (2)
> Bent Layouts (2)
> Bent Details (2)
> Typical Section (1)
> Girder Layout (1)
> Girder Details (1)
> Barrier Details (1)
> Aesthetic Details (2)
> Log of Test Boring Details (1)
TASK 18.5 - 65% LANDSCAPE PLANS
The 50% Landscape plans will be advanced to a 65% level based on the preferred alternative determined in Phase I.
Planting and irrigation plans, details, and notes in general conformance to City, Caltrans, standards, and formatting, as
applicable will be updated. Planting Plans will provide plant schedule, planting types, sizes, quantities, and locations. We
will include a Tree Protection and Replacement Plan to meet the project’s needs in this submittal as well. Updated erosion
control hydroseed mix designs and notes for use in the erosion control plans will be provided. Irrigation plans will provide
irrigation equipment types, layout, and water demand calculations as required for landscape water efficiency ordinances
and Caltrans review. The irrigation plans development will assume that a point of connection is available for use.
TASK 18.6 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS LIST
Consor will use the most current version of the Standard Special Provisions available from Caltrans and will edit the
Standard Special Provisions to meet the requirements for this specific project. The special provisions document will be
developed using Microsoft Word and edited and complied according to Caltrans standards. Our assumption is the project
would be advertised, awarded and administered by the City and as such the City would provide the front end boiler plate
for the project prior to the 90% PS&E submittal.
TASK 18.7 - 65% ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE
An Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Construction Cost will be prepared as part of the 65% submittal. One set of quantities
for the roadway, structures, drainage, stormwater treatment, lighting and signals, landscaping, and wet utilities will be
completed. Unit prices will be assigned utilizing Caltrans bid data, recent City bid data, and our judgement. Caltrans BEES
items will be used.
TASK 18.8 - DRAFT FINAL BRIDGE DESIGN HYDRAULICS REPORT
HDR will update the San Luis Obispo Creek hydraulic analysis developed for the Preliminary Floodplain and Bridge Design
Hydraulic Study (BDHS) Report, using the 65% design information, including documenting Project impacts on the floodplain.
HDR will update the bridge scour analysis to determine the scour potential according to the methodology specified in the
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FHWA HEC-18 and HEC-20 manuals. HDR will make recommendations on the need for scour countermeasures for the
proposed improvements per the FHWA HEC-23 and Caltrans’ HDM.
TASK 18.9 - DRAFT FINAL STORMWATER DATA REPORT
A Stormwater Data Report will be prepared and will summarize the Project impacts on water quality and recommended
BMPs. We will propose the permanent stormwater treatment BMPs for the Project. The report will be based on the Phase
I report and will be updated with the development of the PS&E. HDR will perform detailed calculations to prepare the
design and detail usage of the treatment BMPs.
TASK 18.10 - DRAFT DRAINAGE REPORT
The team will review and research available data on the existing and proposed drainage facilities and will prepare design
calculations to assess the capacity of the proposed drainage systems. A Drainage Report will be prepared to evaluate the
hydrologic and hydraulic conditions of the proposed drainage systems to accommodate the proposed Project
improvements. The report will document the hydrologic and hydraulic design criteria as well as the procedures used for the
drainage design.
The results and design recommendations will be summarized in the Drainage Report, which is expected to include the
following:
> Evaluation of the existing conditions, including:
• Research into downstream controlling conditions for locations where the Project connects directly to off- site
storm drains,
• Evaluation of inlet interception capacities for systems impacted by the Project, and
• Hydraulic analyses of proposed hydraulic conditions for systems impacted by the Project;
> Identification of drainage deficiencies;
> Evaluation of spread widths at proposed inlets;
> Improvements to address drainage deficiencies; and
> Drainage mapping.
TASK 18.11 - DRAFT FINAL FOUNDATION AND GEOTECHNICAL REPORT
The geotechnical services for Phase II will include a Geotechnical Design Report (GDR), Foundation Report (FR) for both the
Earth Retaining Structures and the US 101 OC/Ramp structures. This is consistent with Caltrans project requirements.
Task 18.11.1 - Draft Geotechnical Design Report (GDR)
This work will include planning, field exploration, laboratory testing, and performing geotechnical analyses for
preparation of the GDR. Field exploration will also be performed under this task for the proposed earth retaining
structures and overcrossing structure and ramps. The scope of the field exploration and testing programs assumes that
the work will be performed under a single mobilization and effort.
> Submit a Field Exploration Plan showing the locations and depth of borings and describing the field work to be
performed. Prepare and submit a Caltrans Encroachment Permit (Dual Permit) application for work within the
Caltrans right-of-way that will address field work. An encroachment permit will also be submitted for work within
the City of San Luis Obispo right-of-way. Prepare a health and safety plan (HASP) for the field work, visit the site to
mark the locations of borings and contact Underground Services Alert (USA) to mark utilities prior to beginning
the field exploration program. Yeh will then coordinate field exploration with the drilling and traffic control
subcontractors, update the encroachment permit from Caltrans or the City if needed, obtain well permits for
applicable borings from San Luis Obispo County.
> Perform a field exploration program for the proposed improvements. Traffic control will be provided by a
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subcontractor (Avila Traffic Safety of Atascadero, California)
> Unusual and special conditions; will follow the Caltrans and City approved traffic control plan(s). It is anticipated that lane
closures on Prado Road and Elks Lane will be needed and shoulder closures along US 101 will be performed. Drilling will
be subcontracted to Britton Exploration of Los Gatos, California. Britton will provide track-mounted drill rigs equipped
with hollow-stem augers, mud rotary and rock coring equipment to perform the drilling depending on the location of the
borings. Borings will be sampled with Standard Penetration Test, California Modified, and Shelby Tube samplers. Rock
coring using HQ-size core barrels will be used once bedrock is encountered. Yeh will log the borings and recover soil and
rock samples for laboratory testing. The field exploration is expected to occur over a period of 30 working days. The table
below summarizes proposed borings for the project. Yeh will coordinate with Rincon for sampling of soil for ADL testing
where practicable.
> The final depths and numbers of borings may be varied depending on the field conditions encountered and the
proposed design layout for Alternative 3A. Borings will be backfilled with cement bentonite grout and capped with rapid
setting concrete colored black or as approved by the Caltrans Permit Engineer if they are within the pavement. Borings
within the City right-of-way will be backfilled with either native cuttings or cement bentonite grout per County well
permit standards. Excess cuttings will be drummed and temporarily stored near the site and then hauled off for
disposal.
> Perform laboratory tests for soil classification, grain size, strength, compaction, corrosivity, consolidation, and R-values
on selected samples recovered from the borings.
> Yeh will review the data obtained from the field exploration and laboratory testing, perform preliminary geotechnical
analyses, and prepare a draft Geotechnical Design Report (GDR) for the design of the embankments, roadway
improvements, pavements, and storm water infiltration. The report will include the project understanding, work
performed, and a description of the subsurface conditions encountered, boring logs, laboratory test results, and
graphics showing the site and boring locations. The report will provide conclusions and recommendations regarding:
• Project description;
• Geotechnical exploration and laboratory testing;
• Geotechnical conditions including:
» Site geology;
» Surface conditions;
» Subsurface conditions encountered;
» Groundwater; and
» Seismic hazards evaluation including site seismic and ground motion parameters developed from ARS-online,
seismic parameters for slope stability analyses, as well as potential for fault rupture, liquefaction, and liquefaction
induced lateral spreading.
• Geotechnical analyses and design recommendations for:
» Soil and rock engineering properties;
» Geotechnical model and analyses performed;
» Suitability of the native soil materials encountered for reuse on-site;
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LOCATION NO. BORINGS/DEPTHS PURPOSE NOTES
Pavement borings — various
locations
Up to 6 borings @ 5 and one to
20 ft.
Measure existing pavement
sections, subgrade sampling
Traffic control = lane closure as
needed
Earth Retaining Structures:
NB Off-Ramp, West: 190 ft long
NB Off-Ramp, East: 190 ft long
NB On-Ramp, West: 230 ft long
NB On-Ramp/Auxiliary Lane:
1,600 ft long
6 borings @ 40 ft.
Exploration for Earth Retaining
Structures
Traffic Control = Lane or Shoulder
Closure;
Monitoring wells will be installed
in two of the borings with
pressure transducers to record
groundwater levels during design
Overcrossing Structure/Ramps:
4 Abutments and 10 Bents
14 borings @ 150 ft.
Exploration for Overcrossing
Structure
Traffic Control = Lane or
Shoulder Closure
Infiltration Test Borings
6 borings up to 10 ft.
Exploration and Infiltration
Testing for Storm Water Basins
No Traffic Control
» Subgrade conditions encountered in roadway areas, suitability to support pavements, and for subexcavation and
stabilization of the subgrade, if needed;
» Site preparation for embankment fill and pavement areas;
» Allowable slope inclinations for cut slopes and embankments;
» Erosion and drainage requirements for cut and fill slopes;
» Earthwork factors for on-site materials used as compacted fill;
» Overhead sign foundations (if needed);
» Corrosion considerations for culverts and other concrete substructures;
» Stormwater infiltration data;
» Structural section for asphalt pavements based on R-value testing and provided traffic indices;
» Notes for Specifications or reference to standard specifications for materials discussed in the report (compacted
fill, asphalt concrete, base and subbase courses, bedding, pipe zone, and trench backfill); and
» Notes for Construction and special provisions regarding temporary slopes, reuse of excavated onsite soil or rock for
retaining walls, and groundwater.
Task 18.11.2 - Draft Foundation Report (FR) for Earth Retaining Structures
Yeh will prepare a draft Foundation Report (FR) for the design of earth retaining structures (ERS) for the project. The
scope is based on Consor’s Alternative 3A and may need to be updated as needed at the end of Phase I. Field
exploration and laboratory testing for the proposed ERS will be performed under task 17.11.1. The report will provide
conclusions and recommendations regarding:
> Project description including location, wall heights and types;
> Geotechnical exploration and laboratory testing;
> Geotechnical conditions including:
• Site geology;
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• Surface conditions; and
• Subsurface conditions encountered;
> Groundwater;
> As-built data;
> Corrosion considerations for the proposed retaining walls;
> Scour;
> Seismic hazards evaluation including ground motion parameters developed from ARS-online, seismic parameters for
slope stability analyses, as well as the potential for fault rupture, liquefaction, liquefaction induced lateral spreading,
and seismic slope instability;
> Geotechnical recommendations including:
• Geotechnical design parameters;
• Subexcavation and foundation soil stabilization for retaining wall areas, if needed;
• Suitable foundation and design recommendations for the proposed retaining walls based on the preferred wall
type. Spread footing data tables (if needed) for the proposed walls including factored bearing resistance for the
Strength and Extreme limit states as well as settlement due to net bearing pressure for the Service limit state. Net
allowable bearing resistance versus footing width for service state limit;
• Notes for Specifications and Construction or reference to standard specifications for materials discussed in the
report (compacted fill, foundation preparation).
Task 18.11.3 - Draft Foundation Report (FR) - US 101 OC/Ramps at Prado Road
Yeh will prepare a draft Foundation Report (FR) for the design of the US 101 overcrossing structure and ramps. Field
exploration and laboratory testing for the proposed overcrossing and ramp structures will be performed under task B1.
The report will provide conclusions and recommendations regarding:
> Project Description including location, bridge type, and foundation type(s);
> Geotechnical exploration and laboratory testing;
> Geotechnical conditions including:
• Site geology;
• Surface conditions; and
• Subsurface conditions encountered;
> Groundwater;
> As-built data;
> Scour data;
> Corrosion test results for the bridge designer use with Caltrans design methods to select cement type, minimum
cement contents, and cover, and the need for protective coatings on reinforcement bars;
> Seismic information including ground motion parameters developed from ARS-online, seismic parameters for slope
stability analyses and abutment design, as well as the potential for fault rupture, liquefaction, liquefaction induced
lateral spreading, and seismic slope instability;
> Design recommendations for the selected bridge foundation type such as spread footings, driven piles, rock-socketed
and/ or cast-in-drilled hole piles, as needed;
• Shallow foundation design plots of bearing resistance versus footing width, and tabulated foundation data and
bearing elevations (if needed.)
• Deep foundation design plots of bearing resistance versus pile depth for requested pile diameters, pile data table,
minimum pile embedment and diameter, pile spacing and group effects, and specified pile tip elevation for load
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demands provided by others (if needed);
• Recommended input parameters and p-y curve models for use with deep foundation analyses by the bridge designer
(if needed);
> Notes for Specifications and Construction including anticipated pile driving and/or CIDH drilling conditions as well as
temporary shoring.
TASK 18.12 - SOIL AND GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
This task includes developing a soil sampling plan, conducting sampling and analysis of the soil and preparing a soil and
groundwater management plan. These scope items are necessary to comply with Hazard Mitigation Measures HAZ-1 and
HAZ-2 of the approved IS-MND. This task will be led by Rincon with Yeh providing the drilling for the soil sampling.
A Soil Sampling Work Plan (Work Plan) for evaluating shallow soil (i.e., 3 feet below ground surface [bgs] or less) for
aerially deposited lead, organochlorine pesticides (OCPs), herbicides, and arsenic in accordance with Hazard Mitigation
Measures HAZ-1 and HAZ-2 in the IS-MND will be developed and submitted to the City and Caltrans for review and
approval. The Work Plan will detail the proposed sampling locations, depths, and laboratory analytical testing. The Work
Plan will also include a health and safety plan (HASP), which will outline the procedures that Ricon field personnel will
follow to minimize the potential for health and safety hazards during the course of work to be performed. The need for
this plan is mandated by federal law.
Soil sampling and analysis will be done in accordance with an approved Soil Sampling Work Plan. Rincon will provide
qualified personnel to collect soil samples for environmental analysis from the 32 proposed geotechnical borings and to
advance and collect soil samples from one additional hand auger boring to a depth of 3 feet bgs.
It is assumed that soil sampling and analysis required in the Work Plan will include the following:
> Advancing one boring to 3 feet bgs using a stainless-steel hand auger.
> Collection of soil samples at 0.5, 1.0, and 3.0 feet bgs from up to 32 soil borings that will be advanced at the project
by others as part of a geotechnical investigation.
> Analysis of up to 66 soil samples for total lead by United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) test method
6020; 33 soil samples for OCPs by USEPA test method 8081A and herbicides by USEPA test method 8151A; and eight
soil samples for total arsenic by USEPA test method 6020 on a standard 10 business day turnaround time.
> Additional analysis of up to 15 soil samples for soluble lead by the Waste Extraction Text for the Soluble Threshold
Limit Concentration or by the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure on a standard 10 business day turnaround
time.
> Environmental sampling activities will not exceed 13 field days.
> Samples collected at 3.0 feet bgs will be held at the laboratory and analyzed, if needed based upon the results of the
shallower soil samples. Costs for analysis of these samples is not included in this estimate.
A Soil Sampling and Analysis Report summarizing the results of the field activities performed and including tabulated
data, figures, and recommendations for additional assessment or remediation of impacted soil identified during the
investigation, if applicable will be prepared. The Soil Sampling and Analysis Report will be submitted to the City and
Caltrans for preliminary review and revised in response to up to two rounds of consolidated comments.
In accordance with Hazard Mitigation Measure HAZ-1 and HAZ-2 and based on the location of the project within a known
tetrachloroethylene (PCE) groundwater plume, the team will prepare a Soil and Groundwater Management Plan (SGMP) for
the project that will include measures for the on-site handling and management of impacted soils, groundwater, or other
impacted wastes, if encountered, and for reducing hazards to construction workers and off-site receptors during
construction. The SGMP will establish remedial measures and/or soil and groundwater management practices to ensure
construction worker safety, the health of future workers and visitors, and prevent the off-site migration of contaminants
from the site. These measures and practices may include, but are not limited to:
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> Stockpile management, including stormwater pollution prevention and the installation of best management practices;
> Collection of and analyzing groundwater samples during dewatering;
> Proper transportation and disposal procedures of impacted soil, groundwater, or other impacted materials in
accordance with applicable regulations, including California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22;
> Monitoring and reporting; and
> A health and safety plan for contractors working at the site that addresses the safety and health hazards of each
phase of site construction activities with the requirements and procedures for employee protection and outlines
proper soil and groundwater handling procedures and health and safety requirements to minimize worker and public
exposure to hazardous materials during construction.
The SGMP will also serve as a contingency plan to address potential impacts related to known petroleum pipelines present
on the project in accordance with Hazard Mitigation Measure HAZ-3.
The SGMP will be submitted to the City and Caltrans for preliminary review and revised in response to up to two rounds of
consolidated comments,. Subsequent to the approval of the City and Caltrans, the SGMP will be submitted to the California
Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) for their review and approval prior and revised in response to up to one
round of comments from the DTSC.
TASK 18.13 - RESPONSE TO COMMENTS (2)
A Draft 65% Submittal will be made to the City and Caltrans for their review. Our team has assumed we will receive
consolidated comments. We will address these comments and submit a Draft Final 65% submittal, which will be reviewed.
Upon receiving the second set of consolidated comments, the team will address the applicable comments and submit a
Final 65% submittal. At each submittal, our team will prepare a comment response form. The form will include the location
of the comment, a summary of the comment, who is responsible for the response, and the response to the comment.
TASK 18.14 – CALTRANS 65% CONSTRUCTABILITY REVIEW
We will coordinate with Caltrans design oversight staff to schedule and conduct the Caltrans 65% Constructability Review.
This task includes meeting coordination, attendance, presenting the project at the meeting, producing meeting notes and
developing a response to comments.
TASK 18.15 - 65% SUBMITTAL TO OSFP
Consor will assemble and submit the 65% plans to Caltrans OSFP for review. Submittals and review duration is expected to
be in accordance with the OSFP Information and Procedures Guide.
TASK 18.16 - REGULATORY PERMITTING
Consor and Rincon will take the lead in assisting the City to obtain necessary permits for the project. We will prepare draft
permit applications/notifications including supporting graphics and technical write-ups, attend agency meetings, as required,
prepare meeting materials, and provide general regulatory and technical advice.
Based on our understanding of the project, we assume that the following permits will be required for this project: LSAA
from CDFW and WDRs Permit from RWQCB. We also assume, based on review of the Natural Environment Study and IS-
MND, that a Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (HMMP) will be required
to address minor impacts to riparian vegetation. Other possible permits necessary may include a Nationwide Permit (NWP)
from the United States Army Corps of Engineers and filing notification of the project with the RWQCB or submittal of an
application for Water Quality Certification if the applicable NWP is not pre- certified. This may also trigger the need for
federal Endangered Species Act consultation(s) with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and/or National Marine
Fisheries Service. At this time, however, we assume that all work would occur outside federal jurisdiction.
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TASK 18 DELIVERABLES
> Draft, Draft Final and Final 65% Plans (Roadway, Structures, Drainage, Stormwater treatment, Signals/Lighting,
Landscape, Wet Utilities, Aesthetic Details) (PDF)
> Comment Response Matrix (2)
> Engineers Opinion of Probable Cost
> List of Caltrans Technical Special Provisions Draft Final Bridge Design Hydraulics Report (PDF)
> Draft Final Stormwater Data Report (PDF)
> Draft Drainage Report (PDF)
> Draft Geotechnical Design Report (GDR) (PDF)
> Draft Foundation Reports (FR) for ERS and US 101 OC/Ramps (PDF)
> Draft and Final Soil Sampling Work Plan (PDF)
> Draft and Final Soil Sampling Analysis Report (PDF)
> Draft and Final SGMP (PDF)
> 65% Caltrans Constructability Review Submittal
> 65% Submittal to Caltrans OSFP
> Completed permit application forms and exhibits as noted above (i.e., LSAA notification and WDRs Permit
application).
> Draft and final HMMP.
> Meeting(s) minutes with regulatory agencies and the City
Task 19.0 - Final Aesthetic Development This task includes finalizing the Aesthetic vision for the Prado
Road corridor and gaining consensus for that vision from City staff, Caltrans, and the City Advisory Boards, such as
the Architecture Review Committee, City Planning Commission, Downtown SLO, and the Chamber of Commerce.
TASK 19.1 - FINAL RENDERINGS OF AESTHETIC TREATMENTS
During Phase I, the vision for the corridor will have been determined through input from City staff, Caltrans and the
Public. Items such as Aesthetic Lighting, Decorative treatments for Bridge Supports and railings, Hardscape and
Landscape for the roadway medians and buffer areas, and decorative and contrasting elements applied to the sidewalks
and bicycle paths will have been incorporated into renderings. During this task, the renderings will be finalized. We will
produce a Draft Final Rendering of the preferred alternative to present to City Staff, Caltrans, and City Advisory Bodies.
Our scope assumes that the preferred option determined in Phase I will not require significant revisions as part of this
task. The construction plans and details for the treatments will be developed as part of the various PS&E packages as
part of Phase II.
TASK 19.2 - CITY/CALTRANS REVIEW MEETING (1)
The team will meet with City and Caltrans staff to review the Draft Final renderings of the preferred alternative. It is
assumed that Caltrans Landscape Architects will be in attendance at this meeting.
TASK 19.3 - ADVISORY BODY PRESENTATION AND RENDERINGS
Our team will prepare a presentation to be shown to a maximum of four (4) Advisory Board Meetings. The presentation
would be similar to the one given at the public meeting and Advisory Body meetings in Phase I. Although the graphics would
be updated to the preferred alternative. It is anticipated that Apexx would present the Vision for the corridor and the
technical team would be there as support. We have assumed that the aesthetic treatments would be presented at the
Advisory Body meetings discussed in Task 22.
TASK 19.4 - FINAL AESTHETIC REPORT
Upon receiving comments from City and Caltrans staff and City Advisory Board members, we will address the feedback and
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update the Aesthetics Report prepared in Phase I. Renderings and cost estimates will be updated as well as documenting
the feedback received. Our scope assumes two rounds of consolidated comments on the Final Aesthetics Report.
TASK 19 DELIVERABLES
> Final Renderings for Preferred Alternative
> Attendance, Agenda and Meeting Notes for one meeting with City Staff and Caltrans Staff
> Presentation development for City Advisory Body meetings
> Draft Final and Final Aesthetic Report (PDF)
Task 20.0 - 90% PS&E Submittal
TASK 20.1 - INDEPENDENT STRUCTURES CHECK
Consor will address comments from the 65% submittal and update the PS&E accordingly. Once comments have been
incorporated, Consor will perform an independent design check of the structure plans in conformance with usual Caltrans
bridge design procedures. The check will involve a completely independent analysis of the project using the unchecked
bridge detailed plans and 65% roadway plans by a licensed engineer that has not been intimately involved in the design.
The independent check engineer will prepare an independent set of calculations. A plan set will be marked up following
Consor’s QA/QC Manual. Based upon the independent check and agreement to revisions by the checker and designer, the
plans will be revised. Independent check comments are summarized, and resolutions are documented.
TASK 20.2 - 90% ROADWAY, SIGNAL/LIGHTING DESIGN & PLANS
After the 65% review is completed and all comments have been compiled, Consor will make necessary revisions to the
roadway plans in accordance with those comments and prepare a response to all comments following the required format
used in Caltrans review processes.
Once comments from the 65% submittal have been incorporated, Consor will perform an independent check of the
roadway plans. An engineer that has not been involved in the design will perform a completely independent analysis of the
project details using the 65% plans. This is an important part of the team’s QA/QC Plan.
Based upon the independent check and agreement to revisions by the checker and designer, the plans will be revised. The
Project Manager will ensure that all comments are adequately addressed and resolved.
TASK 20.3 - 90% DRAINAGE AND STORMWATER PLANS
Drainage and Stormwater treatment plans will be updated to incorporate comments from the 65% review. A review of the
plan sheets will be completed to verify conflicts with underground utilities have been minimized or avoided.
TASK 20.4 - 90% WET UTILITY PLANS
The Consor Wet Utility Team will advance the plans forward to 90% completion. Modifications will be incorporated into
the plans. A Senior level engineer will review the wet utility plans to look for conflicts with other project elements and
perform an independent check of the design details.
TASK 20.5 - 90% STRUCTURES PLANS
After the 65% review is completed, comments from the City and Caltrans have been compiled and the independent
structures check comments have been reconciled Consor will make necessary revisions to the structure plans in
accordance with those comments and prepare a response to all comments.
TASK 20.6 - 90% LANDSCAPE PLANS
Following the conclusion of the 65% review meeting Wallace Group will work with the project team to produce a Comment
Resolution form which will assemble the written/reconciled 65% PS&E comments received. Designers will record responses
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to comments as well as record final dispositions that verify final dispositions have been implemented.
The 65% plans will be updated to a 90% submittal level based on appropriate written comments received in the prior
submittal. Comments are expected to be refinements of prior work/ concepts and new or significant concept revisions are
not expected or included in this scope of work.
An internal QA/QC review will be completed for the submittal and these records will be made available. Following the
incorporation of applicable revisions and final design edits the bid documents will be stamped draft 90% and presented.
TASK 20.7 - 90% AESTHETIC FEATURE PLANS
The aesthetic features plans that were prepared during the 65% plan tasks will be updated based on comments received
from the City and Caltrans. A review of the aesthetics plans will be completed as part of this phase to assess the
constructability of the aesthetic features.
TASK 20.8 - DRAFT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Consor will prepare edited Technical Special Provisions utilizing the 90% project plans. The special provisions will be
prepared in accordance with the most current version of the Caltrans Standard Specifications..
TASK 20.9 - 90% ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE AND JUSTIFICATION MEMORANDUM
Two independent sets of quantity calculations will be prepared by individuals experienced in this work. The quantity
calculations will be organized and detailed for use by field inspectors during construction. Standard Caltrans summary
sheets will be used for quantity calculations, aiding in facilitating the review process and use by the construction personnel.
Bridge quantity estimators must agree within tolerances prescribed in Chapter 11 of the Caltrans Bridge Design Aids
Manual. Any deviations will be resolved and the Marginal Estimate sheet will be prepared. Unit prices will be applied to
each contract item resulting in the Engineer’s Estimate of Probable Construction Cost (Estimate). Prices used will be based
on the latest available data from the City and Caltrans, reflecting the location of the project and the quantity of each item.
The estimate will be segregated into two categories: roadway and bridge. Non-participating costs, if federal funds will be
used, will also be segregated. Five percent of the total estimate will be added for contingencies, per current Caltrans
guidelines, and an additional City contingency will be added to effectively administer the project.
Consor will prepare a brief memorandum describing fluctuations to the costs associated with the project between 65%
and 90% submittals. We will document the process used for determining the quantity of items and include the back up
information regarding the unit prices for each item. This information will be summarized in a Justification Memorandum
and submitted with the 90% Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Construction Costs.
TASK 20.10 - FINAL BRIDGE HYDRAULICS, STORMWATER DATA, DRAINAGE REPORTS
This task includes our team preparing responses and incorporating revisions, as appropriate, to the Bridge Design
Hydraulics, Stormwater Data, and Drainage Reports. Our scope includes two rounds of comments from the City and
Caltrans.
TASK 20.11 - FINAL GEOTECHNICAL REPORT (GDR), FOUNDATION REPORT (FR) AND LOG OF TEST BORINGS
Task 20.11.1 Final Geotechnical Design Report (GDR)
The final Geotechnical Design Report (GDR) incorporating review comments, as appropriate from the City , and Caltrans. It is
not anticipated that the final report would incorporate evaluating additional alternatives, information or recommendations
for improvements that are not described in this proposal. Up to two rounds of review are anticipated for the deliverable.
Task 20.11.2 Final Foundation Report (FR) for Earth Retaining Structures
The final Foundation Report incorporating review comments, as appropriate from the City, and Caltrans for the ERS on
the project. It is not anticipated that the final report would incorporate evaluating additional alternatives, information or
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recommendations for improvements that are not described in this proposal. Up to two rounds of review are anticipated
for the deliverable.
Task 20.11.3 Final Foundation Report (FR) for US 101 Overcrossing at Prado Road
The final Foundation Report for the US 101 overcrossing structure at Prado Road incorporating review comments, as
appropriate from the City, and Caltrans. It is not anticipated that the final report would incorporate evaluating additional
alternatives, information or recommendations for improvements that are not described in this proposal. Up to two rounds
of review are anticipated for the deliverable.
Task 20.11.4 Log of Test Borings (LOTB)
Yeh will prepare and submit a Log of Test Borings (LOTB) sheets including layout sheet(s) of the borings (using the project
stationing and plans provided by the client) and boring profile sheets in accordance with Caltrans guidelines. Draft and final
versions of the project LOTB’s will be submitted. The plan can be presented on the City’s project border if requested. LOTBs
for the earth retaining structures and overcrossing structure and ramps will be provided.
TASK 20.12 - LEED/ENVISION SUBMISSION PACKAGE
Based on the determination of the Feasibility Memorandum and Public Input from Phase I, the Consor team will prepare
a submission package for either LEED or Envision or Greenroads for evaluation of the sustainability of the project. We will
submit a draft copy of the package for the City to provide comments. Those comments will be incorporated as appropriate
and a final submittal package will be provided to the City for submission. Each program has a cost to submit, and these
costs are not included in this scope of work.
TASK 20.13 - SUSTAINABILITY MEMORANDUM
The Sustainability Memorandum that was prepared during Phase I will be updated to reflect the approved project and
discuss material types, construction techniques, and traffic control that have been incorporated into the project to reduce
GHG emissions and limit environmental impact. A draft final report will be submitted to the City for comment. Comments
will be incorporated as appropriate and a final report will be submitted.
TASK 20.14 - RESPONSE TO 3RD PARTY REVIEW COMMENTS AND MEETINGS (3)
The City will be contracting separately with a 3rd party to review the 90% submittal. Our team will meet virtually with the
3rd party reviewers and the City to review the submittal and subsequent comments. We envision the first meeting will be a
walk-through of the prepared plans, technical special provisions, and estimate, including discussing special details,
specifications or items. The second meeting will focus on a review of the comments provided and our team’s responses.
The third meeting will be prior to our final 90% submittal to discuss the 3rd party’s final comments and how our team will
address those comments. At each submittal, our team will prepare a comment response form. The form will include the
location of the comment, a summary of the comment, who is responsible for the response, and the response to the
comment.
TASK 20.15 - RESPONSE TO CITY/CALTRANS REVIEW COMMENTS (2)
A Draft 90% Submittal will be made to the City and Caltrans for their review. Our team has assumed we will receive
consolidated comments. We will address these comments and submit a Draft Final 90% submittal, which will be reviewed.
Upon receiving the second set of consolidated comments, the team will address the applicable comments and submit a
Final 90% submittal. At each submittal, our team will prepare a comment response form. The form will include the location
of the comment, a summary of the comment, who is responsible for the response, and the response to the comment.
TASK 20.16 – CALTRANS SAFETY REVIEW
We will coordinate with Caltrans design oversight staff to schedule and conduct the Caltrans Safety Review. This task
includes meeting coordination, attendance, presenting the project at the meeting, producing meeting notes and
developing a response to comments.
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TASK 20.17 – CALTRANS 90% CONSTRUCTABILITY REVIEW
Consor will utilize our in-house construction management staff to perform a comprehensive constructability review on
the 90% plans. We will coordinate with Caltrans design oversight staff to schedule and conduct the Caltrans 90%
Constructability Review. This task includes meeting coordination, attendance, presenting the project at the meeting,
producing meeting notes and developing a response to comments.
TASK 20.18 – PREPARE WORKING DAY CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
Consor will prepare a construction schedule to estimate the number of working days to be included in the construction
contract. The schedule will be done using Microsoft Project, unless the City prefers another format. The schedule will
also be provided to the Resident Engineer for their use during construction.
TASK 20.19 - 90% SUBMITTAL TO OSFP
Consor will assemble and submit the 90% PS&E (Initial PS&E) to Caltrans OSFP for review. Submittals and review duration
is expected to be in accordance with the OSFP Information and Procedures Guide.
TASK 20.20 PEER REVIEW CALTRANS SIGN STRUCTURE PS&E PACKAGE
Caltrans will be preparing a PS&E package for the construction of a new permanent changeable message sign near the
Prado Road Interchange project. As part of this task, Consor will conduct a peer review of Caltrans 90% PS&E package for
the improvements. We have anticipated two reviews of Caltrans’ package.
TASK 20 DELIVERABLES
> Half Size (11x17) 90% Plans
> 90% Technical Special Provisions
> Design and Independent Check Calculations
> 90% Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Construction Cost and Justification Memorandum
> Final Bridge Design Hydraulics Report (PDF)
> Final Stormwater Data Report (PDF)
> Final Drainage Report (PDF)
> Final Geotechnical Design Report (GDR)
> Final Foundation Report (FR) for Earth Retaining Structures
> Final Foundation Report (FR) for US 101 Overcrossing at Prado Road
> Draft and Final LEED/Envision submittal package (PDF)
> Draft final and Final Sustainability Memorandum (PDF)
> Attendance at three (3) virtual meetings with City 3rd Party Review consultant
> Response to Comment Forms – 3rd Party Review
> Response to Comment Forms – City and Caltrans Review
> Working Day Construction Schedule
> Quantity Calculations and Independent Quantity Calculations
> Quantity Summary Sheets
> QA/QC Documentation including Independent Design Check
> Caltrans Safety Review Documentation
> Caltrans Constructability Review Documentation
> Draft and Final 90% Submittal to OSFP
> Two reviews of Caltrans 90% Sign PS&E package
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Task 21.0 - 100% PS&E Submittal
TASK 21.1 - 100% ROADWAY, SIGNALS/LIGHTING, DRAINAGE, STORMWATER TREATMENT, LANDSCAPE, WET
UTILITIES, AESTHETIC DETAILS & STRUCTURE PLANS
The 90% plans will be revised based on comments received from the 90% submittal and reviewed for compatibility
between portions of work and design disciplines, including a Road Plan Review as described in the Caltrans Memo to
Designers 2-25. YEH will also review plans, specifications and provide general consultation within the proposed level of
effort to check whether the recommendations of the geotechnical report were incorporated into the design and
construction documents, and to assist with preparation/verification of the geotechnical aspects of the specifications.
Consor will perform a QA/QC review prior to the submittals listed above being transmitted to the City, and Caltrans. The
review of the Draft PS&E will be performed by a senior level engineer for uniformity, compatibility, and constructability.
Separate QA/QC reviews will be done for the on the entire PS&E package. Consor will incorporate comments and submit
100% plans to the City and Caltrans.
TASK 21.2 - DRAFT FINAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Consor will update the 90% Technical Special Provisions as necessary based on comments received and changes made for
the 100% project plans. It is assumed the City will perform a final review on Boilerplate language and provide any updated
language that needs to be incorporated.
TASK 21.3 - ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE AND JUSTIFICATION MEMORANDUM
Consor will update the 90% construction Cost Estimate as necessary based on comments received and changes made
for the 100% project plans. We do not anticipate there to be appreciable changes in the item costs at the 100%
submittal. However, if due to delays in the project or unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of Consor, we will
update the Justification Memorandum to provide reasons for the cost revisions.
TASK 21.4 – RESIDENT ENGINEER FILE
Consor will prepare the resident engineer (RE) file according to Chapter 15 of the Caltrans Project Development
Procedures Manual (PDPM). Consor will also utilize PDPM Appendix GG to ensure all items are included in the RE file as
appropriate for the project. The RE file will include any pertinent project data required to administer the construction
contract. The information will be compiled in two separate binders, one for the City and one to be passed onto the
resident engineer in the field administering the construction contract.
TASK 21.5 - RESPONSE TO CITY/CALTRANS REVIEW COMMENTS (2)
A Draft 100% Submittal will be made to the City and Caltrans for their review. Our team has assumed we will receive
consolidated comments. We will address these comments and submit a Draft Final 100% submittal, which will be reviewed.
Upon receiving the second set of consolidated comments, the team will address the applicable comments and submit a
Final 100% submittal. At each submittal, our team will prepare a comment response form. The form will include the
location of the comment, a summary of the comment, who is responsible for the response, and the response to the
comment.
TASK 21 DELIVERABLES
> Response to Comments Forms – City and Caltrans review
> 11”x17” project plans (PDF)
> Draft special provisions (PDF)
> Engineer’s estimate and (PDF)
> Cross-sections at 50-foot intervals
> QA/QC Documentation
> Roadway earthwork calculations
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> Resident Engineer File (PDF)
Task 22.0 - Final PS&E Package
TASK 22.1 - STAMPED AND SIGNED PROJECT PLANS
The100% plans will be revised based on comments received from the 100% submittal. Each plan sheet will be
electronically stamped and signed by the Engineer/Architect in Responsible Charge of the elements contained on the
specific sheet.
TASK 22.2 - STAMPED AND SIGNED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The technical special provisions will be electronically stamped and signed by the Engineer/Architect in responsible charge for
the development of the various specifications section. Stamped and signed specifications will be submitted to the City and
Caltrans.
TASK 22.3 - ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE AND JUSTIFICATION MEMO
Consor will update the 100% construction Cost Estimate as necessary based on comments received and changes made
for the 100% project plans. We do not anticipate there to be appreciable changes in the item costs at the Final
submittal. However, if due to delays in the project or unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of Consor, we will
update the Justification Memorandum to provide reasons for the cost revisions.
TASK 22.4 - RESPONSE TO CITY/CALTRANS REVIEW COMMENTS (1)
A Draft Final Submittal will be made to the City and Caltrans for their review. Our team has assumed we will receive one set
of consolidated comments. We will address these comments and submit a Final Stamped and Signed PS&E submittal. At
each submittal, our team will prepare a comment response form. The form will include the location of the comment, a
summary of the comment, who is responsible for the response, and the response to the comment.
TASK 22 DELIVERABLES
> Response to Comments Form – City and Caltrans review
> Stamped and Signed project plans (PDF)
> Stamped and Signed special provisions (PDF and MS Word)
> Engineer’s Estimate and Justification Memorandum (PDF)
Task 23.0 - Advisory Body Assistance - Phase II As the design progresses it is important to check in with
City advisory bodies to inform them of the progress and provide them with the opportunity to provide input. During this
Task, the Consor team will attend meetings, provide preparation sessions with staff, provide technical content for staff
reports, and support City staff. Our scope assumes that the team will attend four (4) Advisory Body meetings. The
renderings, conceptual exhibits, and technical content will be developed in various other Tasks in Phase II.
TASK 23.1 - ATTEND FOUR (4) MEETINGS IN PERSON
The Consor Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager, Bridge Project Engineer will be in attendance at four Advisory
Body meetings throughout Phase II. The Advisory Bodies could be Planning Commission (PC), Architectural Review
Committee (ARC), Chamber of Commerce, Downtown SLO, or the City Council.
TASK 23.2 - LEAD PREP MEETINGS WITH STAFF (8)
Team preparation is important for presentations at committee meetings. The Consor team will lead preparation meetings
with City and Caltrans staff prior to committee or council meetings. These meetings will be virtual. We will attend two
preparation meetings for each of the four (4) meetings. The meetings will focus on walking through the presentation to
be made and discuss questions and issues that could be raised and our team’s responses.
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TASK 23.3 - PREPARE TECHNICAL CONTENT FOR STAFF REPORTS (4)
The Consor team will provide technical content for the City led staff reports for the Advisory Body meetings. The
technical content will focus on project schedule, project costs, design decisions, aesthetic features, project layout,
planting palettes, landscape and hardscape elements, bike and pedestrian features. Our team will provide renderings
and plans prepared in previous tasks.
TASK 23.4 - COMMENT RESPONSE TO EACH MEETING (4)
Our goal in attending the Advisory Body meetings will be to answer questions from the committee members. However,
there could be some comments or questions that cannot be effectively answered without additional analysis. Our team
will document comments, questions and requests made during the meetings. We will prepare a memorandum
documenting the comments and our team’s responses to those comments. In the memorandum, our team will identify
requests that can be incorporated within the scope and fee and those elements that will necessitate a scope and fee
revision.
TASK 23 DELIVERABLES
> Attendance at four (4) Advisory Body Meetings (in person)
> Preparation and Attendance at a total of eight (8) preparation meetings for Advisory Body meetings (virtual)
> Technical Content for four (4) staff reports (Word)
> Preparation of four (4) comment response memorandums (PDF)
Task 24.0 - Public Outreach - Phase II
At the beginning of Phase II, Verdin and the Consor team will review the Draft Communications Plan (Phase II) and update to
align with the goals of the City for communications for Phase II.
TASK 24.1 - PROJECT BRIEF AND FACT SHEET
The project Fact Sheet and FAQs that were developed in Phase I will be updated to reflect the input and direction of the
Prado Interchange project as it moves forward.
TASK 24.2 - PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held during the development of the 90% PS&E package. The meeting will focus on updating the
public on the project timeline, including when construction activities are likely to start, the impacts to traffic during
construction, and the final design elements.
The public meeting will be attended by the Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager, Bridge Project Engineer, Utility
Coordinator, Landscape Architect, Bridge Architect and Verdin Marketing staff.
As part of this task, the team will complete the following:
> Announcement, coordination and facilitation of one public meeting to present an update to the public. This effort
includes:
• One press release and media outreach to get coverage before and after public meeting
• Utilizing the City’s email program, send a branded email to residents and businesses
• Updated signage, comment cards, updates to fact sheet/ FAQs. Printing not included.
• Presentation and display coordination for the meeting
• Coordination and facilitation of public meeting to present an update on the project. Our team recommends that the
public meeting be held at the City Corp Yard on Prado Rd.
After the Public Meeting, Verdin and the design team will follow up with a meeting report with a summary of public
engagement and comments/questions, the creation of a database for future outreach, and suggestions for project
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refinements based on public input.
As an option, the team can videotape the public meeting for posting on the City’s Prado Interchange website to ensure
information and ability to comment is inclusive of all audiences.
TASK 24.3 - LOCAL RESIDENT OUTREACH - MASS MAILERS (2)
Our team envisions that one mailer to all residents and businesses within the same area as Phase I public meeting, plus any
additional addresses gathered from public comment cards, website inquiries, etc. Our scope assumes the City will print and
mail the mailer.
A second mass mailer could either be specific to businesses in the area with a business focused Fact Sheet. Alternatively,
the second mass mailer could be a recap and a link to view meeting (if the City authorizes the videotaping of the meeting).
The mailer would be sent to the same audience that received the public meeting announcement. Our scope assumes the
City would print and mail the mailer.
TASK 24.4 - PRESS RELEASES (8)
One press release would be prepared to get coverage for the Public Meeting to provide an project update. Seven
additional press releases are included to coincide with planned events, and to communicate project milestones or
unplanned eventualities.
TASK 24.5 - MEDIA MANAGEMENT
Our team recommends providing a continuation of outreach to the media to inform them of the project timeline,
scope and plans to ensure channels of communication remain open throughout the final design phase.
Verdin will update the talking points developed for key staff as part of Phase I.
It is recommended that the media be updated regularly; Verdin is also available to develop additional press releases and
media relations for unplanned eventualities where media and public information is needed. Depending on the amount
and level of effort additional scope may be required.
TASK 24.6 - CITY OF SLO WEBPAGE QUARTERLY UPDATES
As the plans are being developed in Phase II, there may not be enough content to warrant monthly updates to the City of
SLO Prado Interchange webpage. Our team is recommending that the website is updated quarterly during Phase II.
TASK 24.7 - PROJECT BOARDS FOR OUTREACH MEETINGS (8 EVENTS, 4 BOARDS)
The Consor team will provide project boards showing renderings of the final project improvements, including aesthetic
treatments, landscaping (planting palettes), and hardscape options. The boards can also include project timelines, extents
of construction, traffic patterns during construction and utility relocations. It is anticipated that the aesthetic content for
these boards or other media will be similar to those created as part of Task 18.0. These boards/graphics/renderings will be
prepared to support the public meeting and seven other events like Farmer’s Market, groundbreaking, Advisory Body
meetings or placement at City offices.
Our scope includes the development, printing and mounting of four boards for seven separate events. It also assumes
that at least two of the boards will be reused at the seven events for a total of sixteen boards.
TASK 24 DELIVERABLES
> Final Communications Plan (Phase II)
> Updated Prado Interchange Illustration, Fact Sheet, FAQs
> Talking points for Key Staff
> Attendance at Public Meeting (Consor and Verdin)
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> Public Meeting Report (PDF), including comment matrix
> Two (2) mass mailers (PDF)- City to print and mail
> Eight press releases
> Twelve (12) City of SLO Prado Road Interchange Project webpage- Quarterly
> Sixteen (16) project information boards/graphics/renderings
Task 25.0 - Phase II Finalization
TASK 25.1 - SCOPING NARRATIVE - DESIGN CRITERIA/ DESIGN DECISION DOCUMENT
At the conclusion of Phase II, the team will update the Scoping Narrative prepared at the end of Phase I. The document will
summarize the design criteria for the project, a list of design exceptions, not already identified previously, findings and
decisions incorporated in the final PS&E package, Geotechnical recommendations, Stormwater and Drainage design
decisions, wet utility relocations, recap of Public Meeting and Advisory Body comments. The RE Pending file developed in
Phase II will be an attachment to the Scoping Narrative document. This document will serve as the basis for the Scope of
Work for Phase III.
TASK 25.2 - PHASE III SCOPE, SCHEDULE, FEE
Upon completion of the Scoping Narrative Memorandum, the Consor team with the City and Caltrans input, will review the
Scope, Schedule and Fee for Phase III. We will work with the team to revise to our original scope, including deliverables and
provide it to the City for their review and approval. Once the revised scope has been approved, the fee will be modified to
match the approved scope of work.
TASK 25 DELIVERABLES
> Phase II Scoping Narrative Memorandum (PDF)
> Draft and Final Scope of Work and Fee (Phase III)
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PHASE III - BID ADVERTISEMENT AND AWARD PHASE ADMIN ISTRATION
The following scope for Phase III is based on Consor’s estimate for a typical level of effort for a project of this size and
complexity. It is assumed that the City will be responsible for the advertisement and award of the construction contract. At
the conclusion of Phase II, the scope for Phase III will be updated accordingly.
Task 26.0 - Advertising Preparation
The City will be responsible for the advertisement and award of the construction contract for the Prado Road
Interchange. The Consor team will provide the City with a list of potential contractors that have the experience and
capability to perform a similar type of work as the Prado Road Interchange project.
During Phase II, the Consor team will deliver an RE pending file, Quantity Calculations (both sets), roadway design cross
sections. In addition to these items, we will provide the City with bridge deck four scales as necessary for the completion
of the bridge deck grades.
Survey notes and monumentation data will be provided. The data will be sufficient for a licensed surveyor to locate
monuments to recreate the rights-of-way.
TASK 26 DELIVERABLES
> Bridge Deck 4-Scales (PDF)
> Survey notes and monumentation data
Task 27.0 - Bid and Award Phase Assistance
TASK 27.1 - REVIEW AND RESPOND TO RFI’S DURING BIDDING
During bidding Consor has assumed up to ten (10) Request for Information (RFI) and one (5) Addendum may be
required. If additional RFI’s or addendums are needed the scope and fee will need to be revisited. Consor will prepare
responses within 5 business days.
Due to the indeterminate nature of this work, we has budgeted a total of 120 hours for this task.
TASK 27.2 - ANALYSIS OF BIDS, BID PROTEST SUPPORT, AND AWARD SUPPORT
Consor will review the received bids. We will consolidate the bids into one spreadsheet to easily compare the bids side by
side with the Engineer’s Estimate. We will review the bids for mathematical errors and unusual unit prices. Our review will
focus on the bid items and costs. It is assumed that City Legal Staff will review the validity of bonds, DBE good faith efforts,
and other associated bid forms.
If there is a bid protest, Consor will review the protest and provide our recommendation on the validity of the protest.
Our review will focus on the elements of the protest that are technical in nature and will not focus on the quality of the
lowest responsible bidder’s submittal package (i.e. DBE good faith effort).
The Consor project manager and deputy project manager will attend one (1) City Council meeting for the award of the
construction contract. We will prepare the technical portion of the presentation as it relates to the project’s construction.
For example, we will focus on items such as traffic control and handling, duration of construction, and anticipated impacts
of the construction on the community. The recommendation for award and funding for the construction will be addressed
by City staff. We will prepare meeting notes summarizing the questions, comments and action taken by City Council.
TASK 27.3 - PRECONSTRUCTION SUPPORT
Given the size of the Prado Road Interchange project, it is assumed that the City will be looking for a consultant that
specializes in Construction Management (CM). Consor will be available to review and provide comments on the City
prepared Request for Proposal for CM services, review proposals received and participate in interviews as requested by the
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The Consor deputy project manager, bridge project engineer, roadway project engineer, wet utility task lead, and utility task
lead, will attend the Pre-construction meeting in person. Other team members can be available virtually as necessary. This
meeting will be led by the City’s CM consultant. We will be available to answer technical questions as they relate to the
project. Consor staff will participate in four (4) preparatory meetings virtually before the Pre-construction meeting. During
the preparatory meetings, we will provide input to the CM consultant on critical items during construction, including utility
relocation.
TASK 27 DELIVERABLES:
> Response to ten (10) Requests for Information
> Preparation of five (5) Addenda
> Bid comparison spreadsheet and assessment
> Assistance with Bid Protect, if required
> Attendance and meeting notes at one (1) City Council Meeting
> Review of City prepared RFP for CM services
> Review of CM consultant proposals and participation in CM interviews
> Attendance at four (4) Pre-construction preparation meetings (virtual)
> Attendance at Pre-construction meeting with CM consultant and contractor
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Hydraulic Study and
Geotechnical Investigation 0 $600,159 $1,626,611 $195,193.35 $1,821,805 $1,962,966 $126,100 $38,250 $50,285 $88,460 $356,385 $0 $15,194 $47,600 $45,763 $244,960 $46,590 $1,059,587
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1.1 Project Management 8 60 16 24 120 228 $17,358 $47,045 $5,645.39 $52,690 $56,773 $43,205 $6,720 $6,125 $9,180 $65,230
1.2 Kick off Meeting 8 8 12 12 12 8 4 64 $4,993 $13,534 $1,624.02 $15,158 $16,332 $250 $6,428 $5,775 $2,380 $14,833
1.3 Client Focus Meetings 24 24 24 24 24 4 124 $10,327 $27,988 $3,358.60 $31,347 $33,776 $1,000 $24,226 $2,240 $5,490 $32,956
1.4 PDT/Coordination Meetings (Caltrans) 24 24 24 24 24 4 124 $10,327 $27,988 $3,358.60 $31,347 $33,776 $500 $9,354 $3,360 $13,214
1.5 Project Schedule Updates 6 12 18 $1,806 $4,896 $587.49 $5,483 $5,908 $0
1.6 Public Meeting 8 8 16 8 4 44 $3,961 $10,737 $1,288.40 $12,025 $12,957 $500 $1,110 $1,610
1.7 QA/QC 60 16 16 16 108 $8,806 $23,868 $2,864.11 $26,732 $28,803 $13,903 $16,800 $12,520 $43,223
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2.1 Applicable Grant Opportunity Memo 12 12 $1,500 $4,065 $487.85 $4,553 $4,906 $16,000 $16,000
2.2 Grant Application Assistance 24 24 $3,000 $8,131 $975.71 $9,107 $9,812 $110,100 $110,100
3.0 Project Vision and Handoff 0 $0 $0 $0.00 $0 $0 29,842$ 130 $0
3.1 Previous Work Inventory 4 4 8 24 40 $2,569 $6,964 $835.64 $7,799 $8,404 $0
3.2 Handoff Meetings 4 6 6 6 12 34 $2,606 $7,062 $847.49 $7,910 $8,523 $560 $560
3.3 Handoff Memorandum 12 12 16 16 56 $3,949 $10,702 $1,284.28 $11,987 $12,915 $0
4.0 Surveying/Topographic Mapping 0 $0 $0 $0.00 $0 $0 24,268$ 120 $0
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5.3 Update Location Hydraulic Study 4 8 16 28 $1,930 $5,231 $627.72 $5,859 $6,313 $25,330 $25,330
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5.7 Water Quality Assessment Report 4 4 8 16 $1,042 $2,823 $338.74 $3,162 $3,407 $25,268 $25,268
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6.1.4 Cost Estimates 6 12 24 48 60 240 4 24 418 $22,334 $60,531 $7,263.74 $67,795 $73,048 $1,980 $1,980
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6.3.3 Future Project Compatibility 8 8 8 24 $2,180 $5,909 $709.12 $6,618 $7,131 $45,610 $6,720 $52,330
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7.0 Schematic Aesthetic Development 0 $0 $0 $0.00 $0 $0 47,847$ 236 $0
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Project Name: Prado Road Interchange
2024-10-08 Consor Fee By Phase Project 1 Hrs 10/8/2024
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7.2 Meeting - City and Caltrans 4 4 4 4 4 20 $1,666 $4,515 $541.78 $5,057 $5,448 $500 $500
7.3 Draft Aesthetic Report 4 8 4 4 4 24 $2,018 $5,469 $656.30 $6,125 $6,600 $15,000 $4,150 $19,150
8.0 Utility Coordination - Phase I 0 $0 $0 $0.00 $0 $0 113,623$ 490 $0
8.1 "A" Letters 8 12 48 60 128 $8,387 $22,731 $2,727.75 $25,459 $27,432 $0
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8.3 Pothole Exhibits (2) 4 8 40 60 112 $6,301 $17,079 $2,049.46 $19,128 $20,610 $0
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9.0 Bridge Type Selection Report 0 $0 $0 $0.00 $0 $0 203,700$ 1236 $0
9.1 Pre-Type Selection Submittal to OSFP 4 24 40 24 40 132 $7,406 $20,072 $2,408.68 $22,481 $24,223 $0
9.2 Type Selection Report 4 80 120 100 60 400 764 $36,437 $98,756 $11,850.66 $110,606 $119,176 $0
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10.0 Public Outreach - Phase I 0 $0 $0 $0.00 $0 $0 74,866$ 336 $0
10.1 Public Meeting - VA recommendations 0 $0 $0 $0.00 $0 $0 $6,650 $6,650
10.2 Meeting minutes and Comment Matrix 4 4 8 $590 $1,600 $191.94 $1,791 $1,930 $525 $525
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Mailers (2) 4 4 8 $852 $2,310 $277.14 $2,587 $2,787 $7,525 $7,525
10.4 Press Releases (3) 4 6 10 $1,028 $2,787 $334.40 $3,121 $3,363 $2,713 $2,713
10.5 Media Management 4 6 8 18 $1,504 $4,077 $489.24 $4,566 $4,920 $2,100 $2,100
10.6 City of SLO Webpage Monthly Updates 4 8 4 8 12 8 44 $3,070 $8,319 $998.33 $9,318 $10,040 $2,100 $2,100
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Project Boards for Outreach Meetings
(3 events, 4 boards ea) 8 24 32 64 80 40 248 $15,845 $42,945 $5,153.43 $48,099 $51,826 $3,500 $12,250 $15,750
11.0 Advisory Body Assistance 0 $0 $0 $0.00 $0 $0 78,234$ 280 $0
11.1 Attend four (4) meetings in person 24 24 56 32 136 $12,090 $32,766 $3,931.95 $36,698 $39,542 $0
11.2 Lead prep meetings with staff (8) 16 16 8 8 8 56 $5,036 $13,649 $1,637.84 $15,286 $16,471 $0
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11.4 Comment response to each meeting (4) 4 8 8 8 8 36 $2,832 $7,674 $920.94 $8,595 $9,261 $0
12.0 50% Submittal 0 $0 $0 $0.00 $0 $0 627,549$ 3820 $0
12.1 50% Roadway, Signal, & Lighting Plans 40 80 8 240 360 500 1228 $63,802 $172,923 $20,750.79 $193,674 $208,681 $40,239 $40,239
12.2 50% Structure Plans 60 360 100 40 1084 1644 $76,428 $207,142 $24,857.01 $231,999 $249,975 $0
12.3 50% Drainage and Stormwater Plans 24 8 80 112 $7,300 $19,786 $2,374.27 $22,160 $23,877 $82,047 $82,047
12.4 50% Landscape Plans 2 4 6 $414 $1,122 $134.68 $1,257 $1,354 $12,980 $12,980
12.5 50% Wet Utility Plans 4 8 8 20 48 24 24 24 160 $8,681 $23,527 $2,823.27 $26,351 $28,392 $0
12.6 Engineer's Estimate 4 8 12 48 60 112 72 2 8 8 334 $16,263 $44,077 $5,289.25 $49,366 $53,191 $1,980 $1,980
12.7 Plan Review meetings (3) 6 6 6 6 4 4 32 $2,263 $6,134 $736.05 $6,870 $7,402 $0
12.8 Response to Comments (2) 24 24 32 60 72 24 12 24 16 16 304 $16,717 $45,308 $5,436.92 $50,745 $54,676 $18,459 $18,459
13.0 Phase I Finalization 0 $0 $0 $0.00 $0 $0 35,017$ 118 $0
13.1 Scoping Document - Final 6 24 12 8 4 54 $4,797 $13,001 $1,560.13 $14,561 $15,689 $0
13.2 Phase II Scope, Schedule, Fee 12 24 16 8 4 64 $5,909 $16,016 $1,921.90 $17,938 $19,328 $0
Phase II - PS&E Development 0 $1,091,634 $2,958,655 $355,038.57 $3,313,693 $3,570,453 $110,350 $63,250 $137,593 $0 $821,725 $156,505 $74,795 $22,400 $71,715 $156,280 $206,519 $1,821,132
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Phase II 0 $0 $0 $0.00 $0 $0 210,288$ 798 $0
14.1 Project Management 8 60 36 120 224 $15,931 $43,177 $5,181.30 $48,359 $52,106 $74,359 $15,742 $5,600 $5,075 $100,776
14.2 Client Focus Meetings 24 24 24 24 24 4 124 $10,327 $27,988 $3,358.60 $31,347 $33,776 $1,000 $13,832 $14,832
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(12) 12 24 24 24 24 4 112 $8,827 $23,923 $2,870.74 $26,794 $28,870 $1,000 $12,243 $13,243
14.4 Project Schedule Updates 8 28 8 8 52 $4,666 $12,645 $1,517.41 $14,162 $15,260 $0
14.5 City Council Meeting 8 8 14 8 38 $3,448 $9,346 $1,121.56 $10,468 $11,279 $0
14.6 QA/QC 24 8 16 120 16 16 16 16 16 248 $21,096 $57,175 $6,861.02 $64,036 $68,998 $15,996 $16,800 $32,796
15.0 Grant Assistance (Phase II)0 $0 $0 $0.00 $0 $0 14,718$ 36 $0
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15.2 Grant Application Assistance 24 24 $3,000 $8,131 $975.71 $9,107 $9,812 $97,100 $97,100
16.0 Utility Coordination 0 $0 $0 $0.00 $0 $0 233,035$ 884 $0
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No.Initial Hourly Rate $116.66 $125.00 $88.03 $96.32 $90.58 $53.33 $59.51 $88.58 $87.02 $61.82 $45.28 $21.85 $57.00 $41.50 $40.00 $82.96 $92.79 $86.54 $42.07 $38.94 $57.48 $43.58 $50.48 $85.87
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16.1
Utility Coordination - Dry Utilities to
underground 60 60 $5,315 $14,405 $1,728.56 $16,133 $17,383 $0
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Review Meetings (5 mtgs with each
affected utility incl City utilities) 8 24 12 16 60 140 24 24 308 $24,111 $65,349 $7,841.90 $73,191 $78,862 $0
16.3 "B" Letters 8 24 80 112 $9,219 $24,986 $2,998.31 $27,984 $30,153 $0
16.4 Utility Agreement Preparation 4 12 40 120 176 $14,566 $39,479 $4,737.50 $44,217 $47,643 $0
16.5 "C" Letters 4 8 24 60 96 $7,947 $21,540 $2,584.74 $24,124 $25,994 $0
16.6 Utility Agreement Signatures 4 8 60 60 132 $10,090 $27,346 $3,281.51 $30,627 $33,001 $0
17.0 ROW Coordination 0 $0 $0 $0.00 $0 $0 62,277$ 268 $0
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Final ROW needs map (incl
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17.2 Survey Staking of Potential ROW takes 0 $0 $0 $0.00 $0 $0 $15,680 $15,680
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Property Owner Introduction Meetings
(2 per owner) 16 16 $1,408 $3,817 $458.09 $4,275 $4,607 $3,511 $3,511
17.4 Appraisals 4 16 16 36 $2,861 $7,753 $930.38 $8,684 $9,356 $53,999 $53,999
17.5 Draft offer packages 4 8 12 $1,204 $3,264 $391.66 $3,656 $3,939 $23,760 $23,760
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Property Owner Offer Meetings (2 per
owner) 4 4 $352 $954 $114.52 $1,069 $1,152 $3,511 $3,511
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Attend two (2) City Council closed
session meetings (authorize payment) 8 8 $704 $1,909 $229.04 $2,138 $2,303 $935 $935
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accounts 8 8 $704 $1,909 $229.04 $2,138 $2,303 $54,112 $54,112
18.0 65% PS&E Package 0 $0 $0 $0.00 $0 $0 1,226,754$ 7018 $0
18.1 65% Roadway Design & Plans 40 80 8 16 640 800 1200 2784 $137,731 $373,292 $44,794.99 $418,087 $450,482 $49,926 $8,960 $58,886
18.2 65% Drainage and Stormwater Plans 16 40 80 80 216 $13,904 $37,685 $4,522.21 $42,207 $45,478 $129,921 $129,921
18.3 65% Wet Utility Plans 16 24 16 24 40 20 24 60 224 $12,854 $34,839 $4,180.66 $39,020 $42,043 $0
18.4 65% Bridge & Retaining Wall Plans 8 24 240 480 240 240 40 800 2072 $111,634 $302,562 $36,307.50 $338,870 $365,127 $0
18.5 65% Landscape Plans 6 12 18 $1,242 $3,367 $404.04 $3,771 $4,063 $5,000 $15,820 $20,820
18.6 Technical Specifications List 16 16 16 16 16 24 60 164 $10,749 $29,133 $3,495.96 $32,629 $35,157 $3,174 $1,790 $4,964
18.7 Engineer's Estimate 16 12 48 80 152 72 4 4 16 8 12 424 $21,004 $56,928 $6,831.34 $63,759 $68,699 $4,571 $3,310 $7,881
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Report 4 8 12 24 48 $3,571 $9,679 $1,161.46 $10,840 $11,680 $15,690 $15,690
18.9 Draft Final Stormwater Data 4 6 8 18 $1,504 $4,077 $489.24 $4,566 $4,920 $18,175 $18,175
18.10 Draft Final Drainage Report 4 8 12 12 12 48 $3,645 $9,880 $1,185.58 $11,065 $11,923 $24,290 $24,290
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Draft Final Foundation and Geotechnical
Report 4 8 24 48 8 92 $6,414 $17,384 $2,086.09 $19,470 $20,979 $155,679 $155,679
18.12 Soil and Groundwater Management Plan 6 8 14 $1,004 $2,722 $326.62 $3,048 $3,285 $38,653 $38,653
18.13 Response to Comments (2) 8 24 24 40 40 80 80 8 16 42 20 8 30 420 $23,183 $62,832 $7,539.81 $70,372 $75,824 $2,733 $22,542 $25,275
18.14 Caltrans 65% Constructability Review 16 24 40 60 40 80 260 $14,417 $39,075 $4,689.06 $43,765 $47,156 $0
18.15 65% Submittal to OSFP 16 40 40 56 152 $7,718 $20,917 $2,510.07 $23,427 $25,243 $0
18.16 Regulatory Permitting 24 40 64 $4,493 $12,178 $1,461.32 $13,639 $14,696 $33,758 $33,758
19.0 Final Aesthetic Development 0 $0 $0 $0.00 $0 $0 86,176$ 440 $0
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19.2 City/Caltrans Review Meeting (1) 2 4 2 4 12 $1,021 $2,768 $332.17 $3,100 $3,340 $250 $250
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Renderings 8 16 4 8 120 160 316 $16,727 $45,335 $5,440.18 $50,775 $54,709 $10,000 $10,000
19.4 Draft Final and Final Aesthetic Report 16 4 4 8 32 $2,460 $6,668 $800.15 $7,468 $8,047 $7,500 $7,500
20.0 90% PS&E Submittal 0 $0 $0 $0.00 $0 $0 1,070,793$ 5706 $0
20.1 Structures Independent Check 40 80 240 480 240 120 1200 $71,937 $194,971 $23,396.57 $218,368 $235,288 $0
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20.3 90% Drainage and Stormwater Plans 12 24 60 60 80 236 $13,220 $35,830 $4,299.66 $40,130 $43,240 $150,365 $150,365
20.4 90% Wet Utility Plans 8 16 60 40 8 40 172 $8,412 $22,799 $2,735.82 $25,534 $27,513 $0
20.5 90% Bridge Plans 40 60 20 714 834 $37,594 $101,891 $12,226.92 $114,118 $122,960 $0
20.6 90% Landscape Plans 0 $0 $0 $0.00 $0 $0 $18,490 $18,490
20.7 90% Aesthetic Feature Plans 8 24 32 $2,005 $5,433 $651.96 $6,085 $6,556 $7,500 $7,500
20.8 Draft Technical Specifications 8 24 16 16 40 80 16 16 40 256 $17,293 $46,870 $5,624.42 $52,495 $56,562 $3,174 $2,160 $5,334
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Multiplier Fee Multiplier
Actual Labor
Multiplier
No.Initial Hourly Rate $116.66 $125.00 $88.03 $96.32 $90.58 $53.33 $59.51 $88.58 $87.02 $61.82 $45.28 $21.85 $57.00 $41.50 $40.00 $82.96 $92.79 $86.54 $42.07 $38.94 $57.48 $43.58 $50.48 $85.87
2.7103 12% 3.0355
Project Name: Prado Road Interchange
20.11
Final Geotechnical Report, Foundation
Report, and LOTB 4 8 8 8 8 36 $2,832 $7,674 $920.94 $8,595 $9,261 $36,470 $36,470
20.12 LEED/Envision Submission Package 4 12 120 136 $11,512 $31,200 $3,743.97 $34,944 $37,651 $0
20.13 Sustainability Memorandum 4 6 10 $1,028 $2,787 $334.40 $3,121 $3,363 $2,384 $2,384
20.14
Response to 3rd Party Review
Comments and Meetings (3) 6 24 24 24 24 8 16 8 134 $10,208 $27,668 $3,320.11 $30,988 $33,389 $2,050 $2,050
20.15
Response to City/ Caltrans Review
Comments (2) 4 16 16 16 16 4 12 16 16 116 $7,869 $21,327 $2,559.28 $23,887 $25,737 $1,250 $1,367 $24,123 $26,740
20.16 Caltrans Safety Review 12 16 28 $1,940 $5,259 $631.04 $5,890 $6,346 $0
20.17 Caltrans 90% Constructability Review 4 16 24 40 40 16 140 $9,320 $25,261 $3,031.36 $28,293 $30,485 $0
20.18 Prepare Working Day Schedule 8 32 24 24 24 112 $8,699 $23,577 $2,829.24 $26,406 $28,452 $0
20.19 Draft and Final 90% Submittal to OSFP 16 48 32 96 $5,458 $14,793 $1,775.16 $16,568 $17,852 $0
20.20
Peer Review Caltrans Sign Structure
PS&E Package 24 40 16 80 $7,415 $20,096 $2,411.56 $22,508 $24,252 $0
21.0 100% PS&E Submittal 0 $0 $0 $0.00 $0 $0 363,465$ 2052 $0
21.1 100% Plans 24 60 40 80 240 360 20 682 4 12 24 16 4 24 4 1594 $80,859 $219,153 $26,298.35 $245,451 $264,470 $6,250 $15,065 $148,418 $16,760 $14,370 $200,863
21.2 Draft Technical Specifications 4 16 8 8 24 40 8 16 30 154 $10,350 $28,051 $3,366.15 $31,417 $33,852 $1,587 $2,160 $3,747
21.3
Engineers Estimate & Justification
Memorandum 4 16 16 40 40 40 4 8 8 12 188 $11,707 $31,730 $3,807.62 $35,538 $38,291 $2,396 $1,620 $4,016
21.4 Resident Engineer File 4 8 4 8 24 48 $3,421 $9,273 $1,112.78 $10,386 $11,191 $0
21.5
Response to City/Caltrans Review
Comments (2) 4 8 8 16 16 4 4 8 68 $4,788 $12,977 $1,557.30 $14,535 $15,661 $1,250 $1,367 $14,852 $17,469
22.0 Final PS&E Package 0 $0 $0 $0.00 $0 $0 94,372$ 462 $0
22.1 Stamped and Signed Project Plans 8 24 40 40 80 2 6 8 12 220 $12,276 $33,272 $3,992.63 $37,265 $40,152 $5,000 $11,564 $84,012 $5,920 $106,496
22.2
Stamped and Signed Technical
Specifications 4 8 8 8 16 8 16 30 98 $6,783 $18,384 $2,206.12 $20,590 $22,186 $1,367 $1,790 $3,157
22.3
Engineer's Estimate and Justification
Memo 4 8 8 24 2 2 8 8 12 76 $5,246 $14,218 $1,706.18 $15,924 $17,158 $1,769 $980 $2,749
22.4
Response to City/Caltrans Review
Comments (1) 4 8 8 16 16 2 6 8 68 $4,548 $12,326 $1,479.18 $13,806 $14,875 $1,250 $1,367 $8,559 $11,176
23.0 Advisory Body Assistance - Phase II 0 $0 $0 $0.00 $0 $0 91,319$ 328 $0
23.1 Attend four (4) meetings in person 32 32 56 32 152 $13,794 $37,385 $4,486.23 $41,871 $45,116 $0
23.2 Lead prep meetings with staff (8) 16 24 8 8 16 72 $6,216 $16,848 $2,021.72 $18,869 $20,331 $0
23.3
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Reports (4) 8 24 8 8 16 64 $5,216 $14,137 $1,696.48 $15,834 $17,061 $1,000 $1,000
23.4 Comment response to each meeting (4) 8 8 8 8 8 40 $2,694 $7,301 $876.13 $8,177 $8,811 $0
24.0 Public Outreach - Phase II 0 $0 $0 $0.00 $0 $0 70,194$ 324 $0
24.1 Project Brief and Fact Sheet 6 4 10 $766 $2,077 $249.20 $2,326 $2,506 $2,100 $2,100
24.2 Public Meeting 8 8 14 8 38 $3,448 $9,346 $1,121.56 $10,468 $11,279 $7,525 $1,110 $8,635
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Mailers (2) 4 4 $352 $954 $114.52 $1,069 $1,152 $7,525 $7,525
24.4 Press Releases (8) 16 16 $1,408 $3,817 $458.09 $4,275 $4,607 $8,890 $8,890
24.5 Media Management 8 8 $704 $1,909 $229.04 $2,138 $2,303 $4,900 $4,900
24.6 City of SLO Webpage Monthly Updates 16 16 $1,408 $3,817 $458.09 $4,275 $4,607 $4,375 $4,375
24.7
Project Boards for Outreach Meetings
(8 events, 4 boards) 8 24 40 80 80 232 $13,373 $36,245 $4,349.42 $40,595 $43,740 $2,500 $31,325 $33,825
25.0 Phase II Finalization 0 $0 $0 $0.00 $0 $0 47,063$ 168 $0
25.1
Scoping Narrative - Design
Criteria/Design Decision Document 8 40 16 24 88 $7,399 $20,053 $2,406.33 $22,459 $24,199 $0
25.2 Phase III Scope, Schedule, Fee 16 24 16 24 80 $6,990 $18,946 $2,273.48 $21,219 $22,863 $0
Phase III - Bid Advertisement
and Award Administration 0 $23,225 $62,947 $7,553.65 $70,501 $75,963 $0 $0 $0 $0 $23,938 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $23,938
26.0 Advertising Preparation 4 8 8 16 16 16 68 $4,398 $11,921 $1,430.49 $13,351 $14,386 14,386$ 68 $0
27.0 Bid and Award Assistance 0 $0 $0 $0.00 $0 $0 61,578$ 296 $0
27.1
Review and Respond to RFIs during
Bidding 4 16 16 16 16 16 80 164 $9,208 $24,956 $2,994.67 $27,950 $30,116 $23,938 $23,938
27.2
Analysis of Bids, Bid Protest Support
and Award Support 4 16 16 16 8 16 76 $5,412 $14,667 $1,760.05 $16,427 $17,700 $0
27.3 Preconstruction Support 8 24 16 8 56 $4,208 $11,404 $1,368.44 $12,772 $13,762 $0
0 $0 $0 $0.00 $0 $0 $0
Subtotal - Hours 40 960 2018 220 1874 2872 3974 728 360 916 4584 484 420 7332 52 260 174 326 632 220 68 206 240 60 29020 $1,715,017.90 $4,648,213.01 $557,785.56 $5,205,998.58 $5,609,382 5,609,382$ 29020 0
Anticipated Salary Increases $132,887.13 $360,163.97 $43,219.68 $403,383.65
Other Direct Costs $42,975.00 $1,000 $13,717 $7,500 $45,425 $421,123 488,765
Total Cost $4,666 $120,000 $177,645 $21,190 $169,747 $153,164 $236,493 $64,486 $31,327 $56,627 $207,564 $10,575 $23,940 $304,278 $2,080 $21,570 $16,145 $28,212 $26,588 $8,567 $3,909 $8,977 $12,115 $5,152 $1,715,018 $1,847,905 $5,008,377 $601,005 $5,652,357 $236,450 $101,500 $187,878 $88,460 $1,202,048 $157,505 $103,706 $77,500 $117,478 $446,665 $674,232 $3,393,422
2024-10-08 Consor Fee By Phase Project 1 Hrs 10/8/2024
CONSOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Page 484 of 494
Date: 10/8/2024
Consor North America, Inc.
Direct Labor: $600,159.12
Estimated Salary Increases for Multi-Year Project $33,221.78
Subtotal $633,380.90
Overhead (1.710):$1,083,271.36
A. Labor Subtotal $1,716,652.26
Subconsultant Costs:
AECOM $126,100.00
Apexx $38,250.00
Bennet $50,285.00
DKS $88,460.00
HDR $356,385.00
Hamner Jewell Associates $0.00
Rincon $15,194.00
Sunrise Transportation $52,600.00
Verdin Marketing $45,763.00
Wallace Group $290,385.00
Yeh and Associates $46,590.00
B. Subconsultant Subtotal $1,110,012.00
Other Direct Costs:
Travel (@ active IRS mileage rate)7000 miles @ $0.670 $4,690.00
Pier Diem/ Hotel 50 days @ $250.000 $12,500.00
Equipment Rental and Supplies $0.000 $0.00
Permit Fees 0 @ $0.000 $0.00
Vendor Reproduction
Vellum 0 @ -$ $0.00
81/2 X 11 Reproduction 0 @ -$ $0.00
11 X 17 Reproduction 0 @ -$ $0.00
Mounting Boards for Presentations 0 @ -$ $0.00
Newsletters (Translation and printing) 0 @ -$ $0.00
Subtotal Vendor Reproduction $0.00
Title Report 0 @ -$ $0.00
Miscellaneous 0 -$ $0.00
C. Other Direct Cost Subtotal: $17,190.00
Labor Subtotal A. = $1,716,652.26
Fixed Fee (12.0%): $205,998.27
Subconsultant Subtotal B. = $1,110,012.00
Fixed Fee (0.0%): $0.00
Other Direct Cost Subtotal: C. = $17,190.00
Fixed Fee (0.0%):$0.00
TOTAL =$3,049,852.53
Note: Invoices will be based upon actual Consor hourly rates plus overhead at 171.03%
plus prorated portion of fixed fee. Subconsultant and Direct Costs will be billed at actual cost.
The overhead rate (ICR) shall remain fixed for the contract duration or until both parties
to modify the rate in writing.
Prado Road Interchange
Phase 1 Fee
CONSOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Page 485 of 494
Date: 10/8/2024
Consor North America, Inc.
Direct Labor: $1,091,633.66
Estimated Salary Increases for Multi-Year Project $99,665.34
Subtotal $1,191,299.00
Overhead (1.710):$2,037,478.69
A. Labor Subtotal $3,228,777.69
Subconsultant Costs:
AECOM $110,350.00
Apexx $63,250.00
Bennet $137,593.00
DKS $0.00
HDR $821,725.00
Hamner Jewell Associates $157,505.00
Rincon $88,512.00
Sunrise Transportation $24,900.00
Verdin Marketing $71,715.00
Wallace Group $156,280.00
Yeh and Associates $627,642.00
B. Subconsultant Subtotal $2,259,472.00
Other Direct Costs:
Travel (@ active IRS mileage rate)10500 miles @ $0.670 $7,035.00
Pier Diem/ Hotel 75 days @ $250.000 $18,750.00
Equipment Rental and Supplies $0.000 $0.00
Permit Fees 0 @ $0.000 $0.00
Vendor Reproduction
Vellum 0 @ -$ $0.00
81/2 X 11 Reproduction 0 @ -$ $0.00
11 X 17 Reproduction 0 @ -$ $0.00
Mounting Boards for Presentations 0 @ -$ $0.00
Newsletters (Translation and printing) 0 @ -$ $0.00
Subtotal Vendor Reproduction $0.00
Title Report 0 @ -$ $0.00
Miscellaneous 0 -$ $0.00
C. Other Direct Cost Subtotal: $25,785.00
Labor Subtotal A. = $3,228,777.69
Fixed Fee (12.0%): $387,453.32
Subconsultant Subtotal B. = $2,259,472.00
Fixed Fee (0.0%): $0.00
Other Direct Cost Subtotal: C. = $25,785.00
Fixed Fee (0.0%):$0.00
TOTAL =$5,901,488.01
Note: Invoices will be based upon actual Consor hourly rates plus overhead at 171.03%
plus prorated portion of fixed fee. Subconsultant and Direct Costs will be billed at actual cost.
The overhead rate (ICR) shall remain fixed for the contract duration or until both parties
to modify the rate in writing.
Prado Road Interchange
Phase 2 Fee
CONSOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Page 486 of 494
Date: 10/8/2024
Consor North America, Inc.
Direct Labor: $23,225.12
Estimated Salary Increases for Multi-Year Project $0.00
Subtotal $23,225.12
Overhead (1.710):$39,721.92
A. Labor Subtotal $62,947.04
Subconsultant Costs:
AECOM $0.00
Apexx $0.00
Bennet $0.00
DKS $0.00
HDR $23,938.00
Hamner Jewell Associates $0.00
Rincon $0.00
Sunrise Transportation $0.00
Verdin Marketing $0.00
Wallace Group $0.00
Yeh and Associates $0.00
B. Subconsultant Subtotal $23,938.00
Other Direct Costs:
Travel (@ active IRS mileage rate)0 miles @ $0.670 $0.00
Pier Diem/ Hotel 0 days @ $250.000 $0.00
Equipment Rental and Supplies $0.000 $0.00
Permit Fees 0 @ $0.000 $0.00
Vendor Reproduction
Vellum 0 @ -$ $0.00
81/2 X 11 Reproduction 0 @ -$ $0.00
11 X 17 Reproduction 0 @ -$ $0.00
Mounting Boards for Presentations 0 @ -$ $0.00
Newsletters (Translation and printing) 0 @ -$ $0.00
Subtotal Vendor Reproduction $0.00
Title Report 0 @ -$ $0.00
Miscellaneous 0 -$ $0.00
C. Other Direct Cost Subtotal: $0.00
Labor Subtotal A. = $62,947.04
Fixed Fee (12.0%): $7,553.65
Subconsultant Subtotal B. = $23,938.00
Fixed Fee (0.0%): $0.00
Other Direct Cost Subtotal: C. = $0.00
Fixed Fee (0.0%):$0.00
TOTAL =$94,438.69
Note: Invoices will be based upon actual Consor hourly rates plus overhead at 171.03%
plus prorated portion of fixed fee. Subconsultant and Direct Costs will be billed at actual cost.
The overhead rate (ICR) shall remain fixed for the contract duration or until both parties
to modify the rate in writing.
Prado Road Interchange
Phase 3 Fee
CONSOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Page 487 of 494
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TRAFFIC OPERATIONS - EXISTING CONDITIONS
Disclaimer:
1. This map summarizes preliminary results of a planning-level traffic operations analysis
conducted for the City by Central Coast Transportation Consulting for select intersections and
roadway segments that are most likely to be affected by the Prado Interchange Project. LOS
results reported for worst-case AM/PM peak hour period.
2. This analysis is not exhaustive and is intended for planning and discussion purposes only.
Additional evaluation is required to guide formal conclusions on potential traffic operations impacts
and potential operational improvements that would be required to resolve projected impacts.
3. Existing conditions analysis is based on traffic volume data collected in 2022 and 2023.
4. Future (2045) Conditions analyses developed using the Citywide Travel Demand Forecasting
Model, and represent buildout of land use and transportation plans envisioned in the City's 2035
General Plan, plus additional regional growth per SLOCOG's Regional Transportation Plan.
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results reported for worst-case AM/PM peak hour period.
2. This analysis is not exhaustive and is intended for planning and discussion purposes only.
Additional evaluation is required to guide formal conclusions on potential traffic operations impacts
and potential operational improvements that would be required to resolve projected impacts.
3. Existing conditions analysis is based on traffic volume data collected in 2022 and 2023.
4. Future (2045) Conditions analyses developed using the Citywide Travel Demand Forecasting
Model, and represent buildout of land use and transportation plans envisioned in the City's 2035
General Plan, plus additional regional growth per SLOCOG's Regional Transportation Plan.
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Disclaimer:
1. This map summarizes preliminary results of a planning-level traffic operations analysis
conducted for the City by Central Coast Transportation Consulting for select intersections and
roadway segments that are most likely to be affected by the Prado Interchange Project. LOS
results reported for worst-case AM/PM peak hour period.
2. This analysis is not exhaustive and is intended for planning and discussion purposes only.
Additional evaluation is required to guide formal conclusions on potential traffic operations impacts
and potential operational improvements that would be required to resolve projected impacts.
3. Existing conditions analysis is based on traffic volume data collected in 2022 and 2023.
4. Future (2045) Conditions analyses developed using the Citywide Travel Demand Forecasting
Model, and represent buildout of land use and transportation plans envisioned in the City's 2035
General Plan, plus additional regional growth per SLOCOG's Regional Transportation Plan.
SB queues on Higuera spill
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Prado Interchange
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LEVEL OF SERVICE THRESHOLDS AT INTERSECTIONS
LEVEL OF SERVICE DEFINITION
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION
ELEMENT LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS
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0.3.6.9
Miles
December 11, 2024
Direction of Change
Volume Decreases
Minimal Change
Volume Increases
Magnitude of Change
5000 2500 0
SHIFT IN TRAFFIC DISTRIBUTION
2045 CONDITIONS WITHOUT PRADO INTERCHANGE
Average Daily Traffic Volume
Disclaimer:
1. This map summarizes an estimate of relative traffic
volume shift (average daily traffic volume) for 2045
conditions with removal of the Prado Road Interchange.
2. Volumes represent planning-level forecasts developed
using the Citywide Travel Demand Forecasting Model.
Model volumes should not be taken at face value, but are
intended to provide a relative approximation of shifts in
traffic with removal of the interchange.
Without Prado Interchange,
traffic flows shift to
alternative routes to access
east/west sides of US 101,
with notable increase in
volumes on Higuera north
and south of Prado,
Madonna Road east of US
101, and Los Osos Valley
Road
Page 494 of 494
PRADO INTERCHANGE
PROJECT UPDATE
City Council Meeting
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
RECOMMENDATION
1.Receive an update on the US 101/Prado Road Interchange Capital
Improvement Project; and,
2.Award the Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) Design Contract to
Consor for the scope and fee within available budget; and,
3.Authorize the City Manager to amend the design contract with additional
budget appropriated by Council as part of future Financial Plan Updates; and,
4.Appropriate $9,897,681 from the San Luis Ranch Bond Proceeds to the
project account for use in design and construction; and,
5.Authorize Staff to issue a Request for Proposals for Lobbying Services in a
form approved by the City Attorney, to assist with obtaining additional funding
to support the Prado Interchange Project
2
BACKGROUND
3
Southern SLO Vicinity Map
•Hwy 101 limited east-
west connections in 1954
•1994 – Added to General
Plan
•Needed for proposed
development
•2003 – Added to TIF
•2004 – Dalidio Ranch
BACKGROUND
4
Southern SLO Vicinity Map
•Prado Interchange
•Prado Bridge
•Prado Extension to
Broad St
PRADO BRIDGE
5
•Remove and replace bridge
•Widen Prado/South Higuera
intersection
•Final Design Phase
•Start Construction 2027
•Construct prior to Interchange
PRADO INTERCHANGE SCOPE
6
•Continue Prado Rd over Hwy 101
•Elevate Northbound Ramps
•Re-align Elks Lane
•Widen Prado Rd
•Alt A3 – Tight Diamond
Interchange
PROJECT SCOPE
•Floodplain analysis – regional flooding
•Typical construction – compacted soil
ramps to bridge
•Need to construct interchange on
structure
7
PROJECT BENEFITS
8
Efficient Cross-Town Link
•Multi-modal
•Regional (RTA, Homeless Shelter)
Vehicle Miles Traveled
•Citywide reduction of 0.5%
Local + Regional Congestion relief
•Madonna, LOVR and South Higuera
•Madonna + LOVR Interchange
•Hwy 101 Vehicle Trips by Source
Construction
“Build the
Interchange”
Start Fall 2029
DELIVERY PROCESS
9
Project Study
Report (PSR)
“Do we need an
interchange?”
Completed 2018
Project Alternatives/
Environmental
Document (PA/ED)
“What type of
interchange is best?”
Completed
2024
Plans, Specifications
and Estimate (PS&E)
“Design the
Interchange”
To be completed
2029
Completed Phases
PSR Phase
•Completed 2018 (update of 1996)
•$250,000 Design Fees
PA/ED Phase
•Completed 2024
•$1.5mil Design Fees
•2022 – CAR to Advertise PS&E
•2023 – Presentation to Council
10
PS&E PHASE
•Final design – Produce plans to bid
•Chose new designer – City and
Caltrans reviewed
•Qualifications Based Selection
•Multiple phases
11
PS&E PHASE
Phase I
•Implement Value Analysis
recommendations
Phase II
•Produce plans ready to bid
Phase III
•Assist City during bidding and
contract award
12
VALUE ANALYSIS
13
Use Cast-In-Drilled-Hole instead of
driven piles
Construct long-span pre-cast girders:
reduce columns
Reduce vehicle speeds for tighter
vertical curves
Reduce lane widths: narrow bridge
Utilize recycled materials
1
2
3
4
5
•6 firms applied
•4 firms interviewed
•Consor chosen –
•Excellent Experience
•Superior Project Understanding
•Reasonable Schedule
Recommendation – Award to Consor
14
PS&E PHASE
PS&E PHASE
Schedule
•Phase I – 12 months
•Phase II – 36 months
•Phase III – 6 months
•Construction – Fall 2029
15
Table 1: Prado Interchange - Project Timeline to Construction
Project Phase Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
PA/ED
PS&E
Advertise and Award
Construction
FY 29/30FY 28/29FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28
Key Considerations
•Right of Way
•Utility Relocation
•City/Caltrans Review
PS&E PHASE
Costs
•Consor Design Fees
•Design Contingency
•3rd Party Review
•ROW Acquisition
•Utility Relocation
Recommendation – Appropriate San
Luis Ranch Bond Proceeds towards
design
16
Task Costs
PS&E Phase I 3,049,853$
PS&E Phase II 5,901,488$
PS&E Phase III 94,439$
Subtotal:9,045,780$
Design Contingency:1,000,000$
3rd Party Review:1,750,000$
ROW Acquisition:2,000,000$
Utilities Relocation:2,000,000$
Total:16,000,000$
Prado Interchange - PS&E Costs
NEXT STEPS – PS&E
Award contract to Consor
Sign coop agreement: Enter PS&E
PS&E Phase I: Value Analysis
PS&E Phase II: 65% Plans
17
1
2
3
4
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
•Range of costs based on inflation
•California Construction Cost Index – 6% / year since 2018
•Costs split between funding partners: SLO County, San Luis Obispo
Council of Governments and San Luis Ranch Developer
18
Costs escalated to 2031 – Construction Midpoint
Base Year: 84,900,000$
3% Inflation: 106,000,000$
5% Inflation: 119,000,000$
8% Inflation: 140,000,000$
A3 Construction Costs
PROJECT TOTAL
•Cons Admin – Design assistance
•Cons Management – Assist with
inspection, cons contract
•Community Workforce Agreement
eligible
Grand Total: $148 mil
19
Phase Task Cost
Consor Design Contract 9,045,780.00$
Design Contingency 1,000,000.00$
3rd Party Quality
Assurance Review 1,750,000.00$
Right of Way Acquisition 2,000,000.00$
Utilities Relocation 2,000,000.00$
Subtotal:16,000,000.00$
Cons Design Support 2,000,000.00$
Cons Management and
Inspection 11,000,000.00$
Construction 119,000,000.00$
Subtotal:132,000,000.00$
148,000,000.00$
Project Total Cost
PS&E
CONS
Grand Total:
1.Staff Recommendation – Continue to PS&E
2.“No Build” Option
3.Reduced Scale Overpass Option
20
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Traffic Impacts
•No cross town link
•Traffic + queuing
•South Higuera Street
•Los Osos Valley Road
•Madonna Road
21
NO BUILD
22
2045 Peak Hour Vehicle Queuing
NO BUILD
NB & SB ON
LOVR SPILL
ONTO 101 SB QUEUES ON HIGUERA SPILL
BACK FROM LOVR PAST TANK FARM
23
2045 Peak Hour Vehicle Queuing
NO BUILD
EB and WB ON MADONNA SPILL
BACK FROM HIGUERA TO 101
NB QUEUES ON HIGUERA
SPILL BACK PAST
BRIDGE ST
Traffic Impacts
•New mitigation projects required
•Multiple developments assumed
construction of the Prado
Interchange Project
24
NO BUILD
Planning Impacts
•Examine Env Docs + TIF
•General Plan update required – Land Use and Circulation
•Major Staff effort – 5+ years and consultant assistance
25
NO BUILD
•Ped/Bike/Transit/Emergency Vehicles only
•Span Hwy 101 – No on/off ramps
26
REDUCED SCALE OVERPASS ALTERNATIVE
Ped/Bike Overcrossing – Woodland, CA
•Reject Consor and re-advertise
•Confirm Caltrans would accept and maintain
•Re-start Caltrans Project Development – new PSR, PA/ED
•Schedule Delay – 9 years to PS&E
27
REDUCED SCALE OVERPASS ALTERNATIVE
Phase Duration Description
RFP 12 months Authorize and Award new design Contract
PSR 24 months Draft the Project Study Report - Confirm need for overcrossing
PA/ED 72 months Draft the Project Report and CEQA/NEPA Documents
PS&E 36 months Final Plans - Ready to Advertise
Total:150 months 12 years
Overpass Only Anticipated Schedule
•Construction cost comparison
•Delay + Inflation = Min Cons Cost Savings
28
REDUCED SCALE OVERPASS ALTERNATIVE
Scenario Year Cost Year Cost
Base Year:2023 51,500,000$ 2023 84,800,000$
3% Inflation: 2039 77,000,000$ 2031 106,000,000$
5% Inflation:2039 93,000,000$ 2031 119,000,000$
8% Inflation: 2039 118,000,000$ 2031 140,000,000$
Construction + Inflation Comparison
Overpass Interchange
•Consider Design Fees over time
•Minimal Cost Savings vs Interchange
29
REDUCED SCALE OVERPASS ALTERNATIVE
Scenario Year Cost Year Cost
PS&R 2026 1,000,000$ 2018 -$
PA/ED 2028 3,500,000$ 2024 -$
PS&E 2034 12,500,000$ 2025 16,000,000$
Cons 2039 103,000,000$ 2031 132,000,000$
Grand Total
Grand Total Comparison
Overpass Interchange
120,000,000$ 148,000,000$
RECOMMENDATION
1.Receive an update on the US 101/Prado Road Interchange Capital
Improvement Project; and,
2.Award the Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) Design Contract to
Consor for the scope and fee within available budget; and,
3.Authorize the City Manager to amend the design contract with additional
budget appropriated by Council as part of future Financial Plan Updates; and,
4.Appropriate $9,897,681 from the San Luis Ranch Bond Proceeds to the
project account for use in design and construction; and,
5.Authorize Staff to issue a Request for Proposals for Lobbying Services in a
form approved by the City Attorney, to assist with obtaining additional funding
to support the Prado Interchange Project
30
32
INTERIM MITIGATION PROJECTS
•Dalidio Drive into Post Office
•Signal Modification – South
Higuera/Prado
•Prado Road – Stopgap paving
and striping
•Prado Bridge – In Design
NEXT STEPS – NO BUILD
Reject Consor
Scope General Plan Update
Draft RFP – Consultant Assistance
Return to Council – Authorize RFP
33
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3
4
NEXT STEPS - OVERPASS
Reject Consor
Confirm Caltrans will maintain
Draft RFP – Design Assistance
Return to Council – Authorize RFP
34
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