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Home My WebLink About2026-60 Parking Structure Safety Elements Omni Design 04.17.2026Omni Design, Inc. | CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO PARKING STRUCTURE SAFETY ELEMENT Submitted by: Omni Design, Inc. 285 South Street, Suite P San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 P. 805.544.9700 www.omnidesign.us Parking Structure Safety Element Research and Design 919 Palm Street · 842 Palm Street · 871 Marsh Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Specification Number 2001075 April 17, 2026 For: City of San Luis Obispo, Public Works 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 P. 805.781.7200 Omni Design, Inc. | CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO PARKING STRUCTURE SAFETY ELEMENT 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS COVER LETTER 3 –4 QUALIFICATIONS 5 –7 EXPERIENCE OF FIRM 8 WORKPLAN 9 –11 TIME SCHEDULE 12 REFERENCES 13 –14 DETAILED FEE BY TASK 15 Omni Design, Inc. | CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO PARKING STRUCTURE SAFETY ELEMENT 3 April 17,2026 City of San Luis Obispo –Public Works Department 919 Palm Street San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 RE:Request for Proposals –San Luis Obispo Parking Structure Safety Element Research and Design –Specification No.2001075 Members of the Selection Committee , Omni Design,together with our structural subconsultant Buehler Structural,is pleased to submit this proposal to the City of San Luis Obispo for the Parking Structure Safety Element Research and Design project .We have thoroughly reviewed the RFP requirements and Addendum No.1 (issued April 2 ,2026),and the following highlights why our team is uniquely qualified to deliver this project . A Nimble and Seasoned Team One of Omni Design ´s strengths as small design firm is that our principals are directly involved in managing projects and stakeholders .Having no middle managers allows us to deliver quality design while being responsive to keep projects on-time and on-budget .Our design team will be led by Darren Tully as project manager and direct point of contact.Darren is a principal at Omni Design and has over 22 years of experience supporting public agencies in the design of facilities of all types . Leading the structural team will be John Harvey from Buehler Structural Engineering.John brings to the table 31 years of experience as a Project Manager at Buehler Parking Studio, serving as the Structural Engineer of Record for numerous parking projects in the Western U.S.,and earning him multiple awards from the International Parking &Mobility Institute . A Parking Structural Specialist :Buehler Parking Studio (BPS) Buehler,our structural design sub-consultant,brings their Parking Studio expertise with over 100 years of combined design experience with a singular focus:delivering exceptional parking planning that integrates seamlessly with any structural system .BPS has successfully served public and private clients across aviation,commercial,residential,healthcare,and institutional sectors.. We appreciate the opportunity to submit our proposal and look forward to the possibility of partnering with the City of San Luis Obispo on this important project. Sincerely, Juan Pablo Cal y Mayor CEO jcalymayor@omnidesign.us P.805.235.76.03 Omni Design, Inc. | CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO PARKING STRUCTURE SAFETY ELEMENT Omni Design Personnel Omni Design Consultants and Design/Build Personnel OMNI DESIGN SUBCONSULTANTS Darren Tully, P.E. Engineering Principal Alexandra Hategan Drafter •Plan Production •Exhibits Organizational Chart QUALIFICATIONS 4 Shane Maples, AIA Principal Architect •QA/QC peer review •Scheduling Leader and point of contact T 707.599.8565 E: dtully@omnidesign.us . John Harvey, SE, DBIA, LEED AP BD+C Structural Project Manager Michael Brennan President John Maloney, P.E. Principal Buehler Engineering | StructuralBrennan Construction | Cost Estimating JMPE | Electrical •Conduct meetings •Review processes and deliverables •Direct the project team Omni Design, Inc. | CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO PARKING STRUCTURE SAFETY ELEMENT 5 Shane Maples is an Architect with nearly two decades in the design and construction of public and facilities.He has experience with projects of up to $40m in construction cost as the Architect of Record. His knowledge and team approach to projects includes;programming,master-planning, consensus building,design,project delivery, and quality control. Certifications California Architect C 37563 Selected Project Experience PUBLIC FACILITIES PROJECTS ▪Co-located Dispatch Center in Templeton. ▪Nipomo Sheriff Station Bridging Documents ▪City of San Luis Obispo Wastewater Maintenance Shop Project ▪New Corporation Yard for the City of Paso Robles. ▪Fire Station #3, City of Paso Robles ▪Wastewater Storage Buildings, City of Fresno ▪City of Santa Maria Transit Station Renovation ▪City of Santa Maria BRT corridor stations EDUCATION PROJECTS ▪Technology Park Criteria Documents: California Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo, CA. ▪District Master Plan; Gilroy School District, Gilroy, CA, ▪Santa Maria-Bonita School District various education projects. ▪Aurora Program School; Kern County Superintendent of Schools, Bakersfield, CA SHANE MAPLES, AIA Director ofArchitecture Darren Tully P.E. Engineering Principal Darren is a recent hire with Omni this year. He is a native to the Central Coast, graduated Humboldt State University and worked in Humboldt since 2003 as a Civil Engineer.Since then he has delivered a wide range of projects in terms of size and scope,including PGE's Humboldt Bay Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning,to Coastal Development permitting,design drawings and construction administration on industrial,commercial,public works and large-scale land development projects. Certifications P.E., QSD/QSP Selected Project Experience ▪ACCESSIBILITY ▪Safeway Grocery Store Accessibility Upgrades, various stores throughout Humboldt County ▪City of Arcata Library Accessibility Barrier Removal project, City of Arcata ▪PGE Humboldt Bay Power Plant, King Salmon Coastal Access Trail upgrades PUBLIC WORKS EXPERIENCE ▪County of Humboldt Juvenile Hall Civil Design and Survey ▪Humboldt Community Services District,various water and sewer correction projects ▪County of Humboldt Administration Office Accessibility Projects; Big Lagoon, Clam Beach, Arcata Airport CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ▪Eureka Co-Op Grocery Store, onsite engineer from start to end of project ▪PGE Humboldt Bay Power Plant Decommissioning, various roadway, drainage, and indoor gun range 20 years of experience 22 years of experience Omni Design, Inc. | CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO PARKING STRUCTURE SAFETY ELEMENT 6 John Harvey,SE,DBIA,LEED AP BD+C Structural Project Manager and Parking Expert PROFILE Years of Experience With Firm:24 years In Industry:31 years Education Bachelor of Science,Civil Engineering, California State University,San Jose Professional Registrations Structural Engineer California |No.4660 Professional Engineer California |No.58001 Virginia |No.0402053458 Utah |No. 12288593-2202 Associations National Parking Association International Parking & Mobility Institute Design-Build Institute of America Structural Engineers Association of Northern California National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying U.S.Green Building Council Certifications DBIA –Designated Design-Build Professional U.S.Green Building Council –LEED AP BD+C PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND As a Principal at Buehler,John leads Buehler Parking Studio and is the Director of the San Francisco office.He has been the lead designer and Structural Engineer of Record on countless parking projects throughout the Western US and has won numerous awards, including from the International Parking &Mobility Institute.Collaborating directly with team leadership and stakeholders,his notable skills and experience comprise parking geometrics,criteria document development, structural design,feasibility studies,and more.John always seeks to develop the most efficient parking layout that incorporates suitable ramping configurations to meet the project's goals and values while simultaneously adhering to codes and standards. SELECTED RELEVANT EXPERIENCE City of Livermore ‘L’Street Parking Structure Livermore,California |Size:450 Stalls City of Livermore ‘I’Street Parking Structure Livermore,California |Size:274 Stalls Santa Barbara Airport Terminal Expansion Parking Garage Santa Barbara,California |Size:1,000 Stalls SFO Long-Term Parking Garage No.2 San Francisco,California |Size:3,600 Stalls Sutter Roseville Parking Garage Expansion Roseville,California |Size:550 Stalls UC Davis Health Aggie Square Parking Structure 6 Sacramento,California |Size:1,550 Stalls UC Davis Health Aggie Square Parking Structure 5 Plan Check Sacramento,California |Size:1,100 Stalls UC Davis Health Aggie Square Parking Structure 7 Plan Check Sacramento,California |Size:1,200 Stalls UC San Francisco Parnassus Parking Structure Feasibility Study San Francisco,California |Size:750 Stalls DGS 10th &O Street Office Building -Parking Geometrics Sacramento,California |Size:135 Stalls PARKING STUDIO Omni Design, Inc. | CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO PARKING STRUCTURE SAFETY ELEMENT SUBCONTRACTORS Michael Brennan President Construction Estimation Brennan Construction and Design 1623 13th Street Los Osos, California, 93402 P. 805.439.3209 Electrical and Lighting JMPE Electrical Engineering 2280 Santa Maria Way #4 Santa Maria, California, 93455 P. 805.568.7500 Michael Parolini, S.E. Structural Engineer Structural Engineering Buehler Engineering 811 El Capitan Way, Ste 240 San Luis Obispo, California, 93401 P. 805.439.2110 Founder and Principal of JMPE, John brings over 40 years of experience in electrical and lighting design across public and private sectors . He specializes in power distribution, lighting , fire alarm and communication systems, and Title 24 compliance. Michael is a Principal at Buehler and the Director of our San Luis Obispo office . His experience comprises all aspects of structural engineering with a specialty in government, education, existing building, and public works projects. He has served as a Lecturer at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo since 2005 where he has taught classes in structural graphics, industry communication, timber, and steel; he greatly enjoys sharing his knowledge and mentoring young structural engineers, helping them grow in their careers. Michael has published papers on various topics, including forensic engineering, rain-induced roof collapses, nonconventional structural systems, and the state of structural engineering licensure. Mr. Brennan is as Construction management professional with experience across higher education, private industry, and the military. A lecturer at Cal Poly with a background leading major capital projects and serving as a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Captain. John Maloney, P.E. Principal 9 Omni Design, Inc. | CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO PARKING STRUCTURE SAFETY ELEMENT 8 WORKPLAN TASK 0 –PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION Omni Design's project management approach centers on direct principal involvement and transparent communication.Darren Tully,PE will serve as the primary point of contact with the City throughout all phases of the project.He will be responsible for maintaining schedule,tracking budget milestones,and coordinating the full design team including structural,electrical,and cost estimating subconsultants. Project management services include:overall project coordination and administration;development and maintenance of a detailed project schedule updated throughout the project;monthly progress updates to the City;subconsultant coordination;and preparation of meeting agendas and summaries after each milestone. TASK 1 –ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS Our team will initiate the project with a kickoff meeting that includes the full design team and the City project manager to review the project goals,confirm priorities,and establish the communication framework and meeting schedule.Ideally,this kickoff will occur at the start of site walks,allowing our team to visit all three parking structures—919 Palm,842 Palm,and 871 Marsh—with the City PM present.These site visits will allow the structural team to assess existing parapet conditions,edge details,and mounting constraints in the field,while also confirming areas of work,desired solutions,and resolving questions not explicitly identified in the RFP.The site visits will also allow for the design team to conduct a high level visual review of the structures for code impacts with building,accessibility,and fire/life safety. Following the site visits and review of available as-built documents,our team will develop preliminary concept plans for each structure and level.These concepts will serve as the framework for the alternatives evaluation,future project phases,and the development of working drawings.We will evaluate three mounting approaches—surface-mounted,parapet-mounted,and recessed-mounted—for each structure. This evaluation will include representative conceptual fence layouts,mounting and attachment details,and a preliminary structural feasibility analysis addressing wind and seismic considerations in accordance with the current California Building Code (CBC). The alternatives analysis and concept package will also include: •High-level code review addressing building,accessibility,and fire/life safety impacts •CPTED and aesthetic considerations,including representative photo simulations •Identification of anticipated permits and approvals required for each structure •Preliminary recommendations and feasibility findings for each mounting approach Once the concept alternatives and feasibility analysis are complete,the concept package will be provided to our cost estimator to develop order-of-magnitude (ROM)construction cost estimates,including clearly stated assumptions.A meeting with be conducted with the City to go over the Alternatives Analysis Report. Deliverable:Alternatives Analysis Report,High Level Review statement of Building,Accessibility,and Fire/Life Safety Code Impacts,Project Review Meeting with City |City Review Period:3 weeks Omni Design, Inc. | CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO PARKING STRUCTURE SAFETY ELEMENT 9 WORKPLAN TASK 2 –STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND 50%PSE Buehler Parking Studio will lead the structural evaluation of each of the three parking structures.Using available as-built documents,prior inspection reports,and field investigations completed during Task 1, the structural team will perform a comprehensive analysis of each structure’s overall condition,load capacity,and compliance with current California Building Code requirements. Following development of the concept plans and selection of preferred mounting alternatives,the structural engineer will evaluate parapets,anchorage systems,wind loads,and seismic forces.The team will identify all safety-related deficiencies and develop recommended corrective measures,including structural spall repair and concrete restoration,seismic strengthening,vehicle impact protection improvements,signage enhancements,and drainage corrections where identified. JMPE Electric will integrate the electrical scope into the 50%PS&E package,including lighting and security camera design consistent with the Axis NVR system currently used within the Cultural Arts District.The design team will also prepare site-specific assessments and security plans for each structure,including electrical and data routing. Omni Design will coordinate the permitting strategy with the City Public Works and the Building Division, as needed,for the three structures. Brennan Construction and Design will prepare a 50%level preliminary cost estimate to validate budget assumptions prior to submittal. Deliverable:50%PS&E Package (structural plans and calculations,draft specifications,site assessment and security plans,and a preliminary cost estimate)|City Review Period:5 weeks TASK 3 –90%PSE Following City review and comment on the 50%submittal,the design team will incorporate all review comments and advance the design to 90%completion.The 90%PS&E package will refine layouts and provide near-complete structural and electrical drawings,including refined camera placements,updated technical specifications,and a construction phasing plan developed to minimize parking disruptions.The 90%submittal will fully address all City,and Building Division,comments and will be suitable for final plan check,providing the City with a comprehensive review opportunity prior to bidding.The deliverable will include an updated 90%submittal package and engineer’s estimate.A meeting will be scheduled with the City to go over the 90%package. Deliverable:90%PS&E Package (Plans and calculations,specifications,site and security plans, and cost estimate),90%meeting with City |City Review Period:7 weeks TASK 3.1 –STRUCTURAL PEER REVIEW COORDINATION (OPTIONAL) If required by the City or the Building Division,Omni Design will coordinate and manage the structural peer review process.We will prepare and submit the required peer review package,serve as the primary contact for the peer reviewer,and incorporate peer review comments into the construction documents. Our team’s experience with peer review processes on similar civic structures ensures this step will not delay the overall project schedule. Optional Deliverable:Peer Review package and coordination;incorporation of peer review comments Omni Design, Inc. | CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO PARKING STRUCTURE SAFETY ELEMENT 10 WORKPLAN TASK 4 –100% PS&E and PERMITTING SUPPORT Omni Design will support the City throughout the permitting phases. As part of this task, Omni and our consultant team will also respond to agency plan check comments to obtain required permits. This phase includes preparation of a fully stamped and signed 100% PS&E permit submittal package and the final design construction cost estimate. During construction, the design team will conduct periodic site observation visits to verify that the work conforms to the Contract Documents. We will review and respond promptly to contractor RFIs and submittals to support construction progress and minimize delays. Buehler Parking Studio will provide specialized structural field observations and coordinate any required special inspections, while JMPE Electric will observe the electrical and camera system installations and verify compliance with system specifications. Deliverable:100%final PSE for permit issuance,Stamped and Signed structural calculations,100% Meeting with City |City Review Period:7 weeks TASK 5 –FINAL PS&E AND BIDDING SUPPORT Prior to Bidding,we will provide Stamped and signed Construction Documents (CDs)for the Bid process. During bidding,we will assist City staff with responses to bid questions,preparing and issuing addenda as required,and participate in a pre-bid meeting to walk prospective contractors through the project scope and site conditions. Deliverable:Final stamped and signed construction documents,Bid question responses,Issue addenda,final cost estimate TASK 6 –CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES The team will review contractor submittals,shop drawings and substitution requests to confirm compliance with the contract documents and design intent.We will review and respond to Requests For Information (RFIs)and provide site visits at key construction milestones,and continue to update the project schedule.We will work with the contractor to provide and update our construction drawings,as the project work commences,so at the time of project completion,accurate Record Drawings can be provided to the City at the time of project completion. Deliverable:Record Drawings,Contractor Punchlist,Site Visits,RFI Responses,Issue Addenda Omni Design, Inc. | CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO PARKING STRUCTURE SAFETY ELEMENT 11 TIME SCHEDULE AND WORKLOAD Omni Design understands that the City’s proposed schedule is ambitious yet achievable,provided that review timelines remain consistent with the City’s internal self-review process.Based on our experience with similar public safety and tenant improvement projects,we believe the design milestones are attainable with proactive coordination and timely feedback.However,any unforeseen findings during the facility assessment—such as structural,electrical,or code compliance issues—or delays in plan review responses could affect the overall timeline.Our team will monitor these factors closely and communicate promptly with the City should schedule adjustments become necessary to maintain quality and compliance. Time Schedule The schedule below is based on a May 11 ,2026 NTP.Dates will be confirmed upon NTP issuance and mutual agreement with the City.The Design Team will provide monthly progress updates and coordinate all subconsultant activities within the durations shown.The schedule includes all City- stated review periods and will be updated at each phase milestone. WBS TASK START END DAYS Weeks WORK DAYS 1 Alternatives Analysis -- 1.0 Project Mgmt, Kickoff & Site Walks Mon 5/11/26 Fri 5/15/26 5 1 5 1.2 Feasibility, Code & CPTED Analysis Mon 5/11/26 Sun 6/07/26 28 4 20 1.3 Alternatives Report Production Mon 6/08/26 Fri 7/03/26 70 10 50 1.4 City Review (3 wks) + Plan Mtg Mon 7/06/26 Fri 7/24/26 21 3 15 2 Structural Analysis &PS&E -- 2.1 Structural Evaluation & Camera Layout Mon 7/27/26 Sun 8/23/26 28 4 20 2.2 50% PS&E Package Production Mon 8/24/26 Sun 10/18/26 56 8 40 2.3 City Review (5 weeks) + Plan Meeting Mon 10/19/26 Sun 12/12/26 35 5 21 2.4 90% Plans, Specs & Cost Estimate Mon 12/14/26 Sun 12/28/26 14 2 10 2.5 City Review (7 weeks) + Plan Meeting Mon 12/29/26 Tue 2/9/27 49 7 35 2.6 100% Plans, Specs & Cost Estimate Wed 2/10/27 Wed 2/17/27 7 1 5 2.7 City Review (7 weeks) + Plan Meeting Thu 2/18/27 Thu 4/8/27 49 7 35 2.8 Permit Issuance (estimate)Fri 4/9/27 Fri 4/16/27 7 1 5 3 Construction Administration Support -- 3.1 Bid Phase Support Mon 4/19/27 Mon 6/7/27 42 6 30 3.2 Construction Support Mon 6/7/27 Mon 11/8/27 154 22 110 3.3 Project Closeout Deliverables Tue 11/9/27 Tue 11/23/27 14 2 10 Total Weeks 83 Omni Design, Inc. | CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO PARKING STRUCTURE SAFETY ELEMENT 12 References UC Davis Health —Aggie Square Parking Structures 5 and 7 Plan Check and Seismic Review Customer Name: UC Davis Health Contact Individual: Josh Pilorin, Project Manager Telephone & Email: 916.397.2001 JPPilorin@ucdavis.edu Date of Services: November 2022 to August 2025 Contract Amount: $80,000.00 + $25,950.00 Description of Services: Buehler provided structural plan check and seismic peer review services for two new parking structures. While the structural plan check was performed for code-compliance with the California Building Code, the seismic review was defined in accordance with the University of California Seismic Safety Policy. Project Outcome: These projects added 2,000+ stalls to support the expansion of the UC Davis Health campus. The structures provide additional parking and increase campus accessiblity for patients and staff. City of Livermore —“L” and “I” Street Parking Structures and Downtown Core Public Improvements Customer Name: City of Livermore Contact Individual: Joel Waxdeck, Assistant City Engineer Telephone & Email: 925.960.4521 | JHWaxdeck@livermoreca.gov Street Adress: 1052 S. Livermore Av. , Livermore, CA 94550 Date of Services: February 2016 to July 2022 Contract Amount: $203,750.00 + $45,100.00 + $1,312,556.00 Description of Services: These projects entailed performing services involving design development, parking geometrics, preparation of construction documents, and construction administration. This effort involved the assessment and improvement of several existing structures as well as the construction of multiple new buildings across the downtown Livermore area. Project Outcome: This endeavor aimed to enhance the economy and aesthetics of downtown Livermore, including the design and construction of the “L” and “I” Street Parking Structures, Livermore Street Landscape Improvements, and the Eastside Hotel Underground Parking Garage. Omni Design, Inc. | CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO PARKING STRUCTURE SAFETY ELEMENT 13 References San Francisco International Airport —Long Term Parking Garage No. 2 Customer Name: San Francisco International Airport Contact Individual: Justin Erickson, Project Manager Telephone & Email: 650.823.0402 | Justin.Erickson1@flysfo.com Street Adress: 676 North McDonnell Road City, State, Zip Code: San Francisco, CA 94128 Date of Services: June 2015 to May 2019 Contract Amount: $1,196,114.00 Description of Services: This garage is a six-story, 3,600-stall parking structure located northwest of the existing long-term parking garage. The solar-powered, 1.25 million SF garage is composed of four seismically isolated structures and features an automated guidance system that guides drivers to the nearest open spot, roof-level photovoltaic arrays, and EV charging stations at each level. Project Outcome: Winner of National DBIA and International Parking & Mobility Institute awards, this state-of-the-art garage was delivered to expand the capacity of the airport and provide a transcendent impression on both travelers and drivers alike, meeting the world-class expectations and functionality of SFO. Omni Design, Inc. | CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO PARKING STRUCTURE SAFETY ELEMENT 14 DETAILED FEE BY TASK Phase / Consultant Om n i D e s i g n JM P E E n g i n e e r i n g Bu e h l e r Br e n n a n C o n s t r u c t i o n To t a l F e e Project Managament and Coordination Task 0 $ 19,908 $ -$ -$ -$ 19,908 Alternatives Analysis, PM and Cordination Task 1 $ 5,439 $ -$ 5,400 $ 2,500 Structural Analysis and 50% PS&E Task 2 $ 6,035 $ -$ 39,650 $ 2,000 $ 47,685 90% PS&E Task 3 $ 5,677 $ 4,800 $ 15,365 $ 2,000 $ 27,842 100% PS&E and Permitting Support Task 4 $ 4,009 $ 3,800 $ 6,815 $ 2,000 $ 16,624 Final PS&E and Bidding Support Task 5 $ 3,411 $ 800 $ 3,830 $ 2,000 $ 10,041 Construction Support Services*Task 6 $ 7,808 $ 1,800 $ 13,050 $ -$ 22,658 Subconsultant Mark-up $ 1,680 $ 12,617 $ 1,575 $ 15,872 Total $ 52,287 $ 12,880 $ 96,727 $ 12,075 $ 173,969 ★Services marked with a star are billed on an hourly, not -to-exceed basis. Below is a detailed fee breakdown by task for a total that will not exceed $173,969.The tasks will be billed as a fixed fee unless specified as hourly,not-to-exceed tasks. 285 South Street Suite P, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 P.+1 (805)544 9700 info@omnidesign.us www.omnidesign.us