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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-Development Services CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION File No. QR\G\NJ\L MCC Date: Subject: Resolution approving Agreement for Professional Services with TY Un International to provide a Project Study Report/Project Report and the supporting studies and documents for the University Parkway/Interstate 215 Interchange Southbound Loop entrance ramp project From: James Funk, Director Dept: Development Services Date: November 29,2004 December 6, 2004 Synopsis of Previous Council Action: 09/0712004 Adopted FY 2004-2009 Five Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Recommended Motion: 1) That the Community Development Commission authorize $100,000 of State College Bond Proceeds be utilized for funding the preparation of the Project Study Report/Project Report (PSR/PR) for the University Parkway/Interstate 215 Interchange Loop Ramp Project. 2) Adopt Resolution. -~aY- Contact person: Mark Lancaster, Deputy Director/City Engineer Phone: 3305 Staff Report, Vicinity Map Supporting data attached: Reso.& Agreement Ward: 5 FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $ 249,050.00 Source (Acct. No.) 126-369-5504-7542 Acct. Description: Streets & Street Lighting - 2004-05 CIP Finance: Council Notes: RE~ ~2U::A- 3t.3 Agenda Item No. /:1./& /DLj 15. I CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT Subject: Resolution approving Agreement for Professional Services with TY Lin International to provide a Project Study Report/Project Report and the supporting studies and documents for the University Parkway/Interstate 215 Interchange Southbound Loop entrance ramp project. Background: On September 24, 2004, a Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued to 14 qualified firms soliciting proposals to provide professional engineering services for the preparation of a Project Study ReportlProject Report (PSR/PR) for the University Parkway/Interstate 215 Interchange Southbound Loop entrance ramp project. The City's Development Services Department received four proposals by the deadline of October 15, 2004. Proposals were received from the following consultant firms: Location San Bernardino Riverside San Bernardino San Bernardino The proposals were evaluated (Phase I Rating - evaluation of proposals) by staff on a rating system previously approved by the Mayor and Common Council for public works projects utilizing local (non-federal) funds. The Phase I Rating system includes, but is not limited to, such factors as past experience with similar types of projects, adequacy and experience of staff, completeness of proposal, past experience working with the consultant, understanding the requirements of the project, local preference and price. LAN Engineering Corporation, HDR Engineering Inc., and TY Lin International were rated the top three consultants for this project based on the evaluation of proposals. Therefore, interviews were conducted with these three firms (Phase II Rating - interview) on November 8th, 2004. A selection committee interviewing the three consultant firms consisted of: Development Services Director James Funk; Assistant City Administrator Lori Sassoon; Deputy Director/City Engineer Mark Lancaster; Principal Planner Terri Rahhal; Engineering Manager/Field Engineer Mike Grubbs; Caltrans Project Manager Theresa Sasis; and California State University, San Bernardino Vice President for Administration and Finance David DeMauro. The reviewers/evaluators selected the team of TY Lin International based on their qualifications, previous experience on similar projects, understanding of the project, 2 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT (Continued) completeness of the proposal, local preference and other criteria established ill the City Council's approved evaluation criteria and rating system. The team of TY Lin International and their sub-contractors Transtech Engineers, Inc., Lilburn Corporation, MAPCO, and Earth-Mechanics are all local San Bernardino firms providing capital improvement project design and management services, environmental document preparation, surveys and mapping and geotechnical engineering services on public works projects. These companies have extensive public and private sector experiences, with other projects in the City of San Bernardino. Proposed fees for services were as follows: Pro osed Fee $ 242,257 $ 249,050 $ 357,826 Although HDR Engineering Inc. submitted the proposal with the lowest price, the proposal submitted by TY Lin International was superior based on all of the rating factors. Financial Impact: With the inclusion of the $100,000 in CDC funding from State College Bond Proceeds, sufficient funding for this project (identified as SS04-19 in the CIP) is available in Account No. 126-369-5504-7542 in the 2004/05 Capital Improvement Program Budget. Recommendation: 1. That the Community Development Commission authorize $100,000 of State College Bond Proceeds be utilized for funding the preparation of the Project Study Report/Project Report (PSR/PR) for the University Parkway/Interstate 215 Interchange Loop Ramp Project. 2. Adopt Resolution. 3 City of San Bernardino, California Department of Public Works, Division of Engineering CIP No. 8804-19 SOUTHBOUND LOOP ENTRANCE RAMP AT UNIVERSITY PARKWAY AND INTERSTATE 215 2200 I .1. ,- i / I ( \ / ... I I ous,J {-, If I v,s}: J (CWr, ,---.J_j,1l ( .' I \~ 1ST OGDEN I- VICINITY MAP N.T.S. SS04-19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 RESOLCTlO~<<;; ~~:~:-; BERNARDI:-;O APPROVI:-;G A SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TY UN INTER~A TIOl\'AL FOR THE PREPARATION OF A PROJECT STUDY REPORT/PROJECT REPORT FOR THE UNIVERSITY PARKWAY/INTERSTATE 215 INTERCHA~GE LOOP ENTRANCE RA~1P PROJECT. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMO!\" COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BER"\ARDINO AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. TY UN International, 198 N. Arrowhead, Suite ''I'', San 9 Bernardino, California 92408, is competent, experienced and able to perform the 1 0 preparation of the Project Study Report/Project Report (PSR/PR) and has provided the 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 most advantageous and best proposal for the preparation of a PSR/PR for the University Parbvay!Interstate 215 Interchange Loop Entrance Ramp (City-Funded Project) per Agreement for Professional Services, attached hereto as Attachment A, for the amount of $249,050. Pursuant to this determination, the Purchasing Manager is hereby authorized and directed to issue Purchase Orders for said services to said firm. The t\layor is hereby authorized and directed to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City. 19 SECTION 2. The authorization to execute the above-referenced Agreement is rescinded if it is not executed within sixty (60) days of the passage of this Resolution. III III II t; . 1(; fl.-/ ~ /0;) 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERt"lARDINO APPROVING A 2 SERVICES AGREE:\1El\T WITH TV UN INTERNA TIONAL FOR THE PREPARATION OF A PROJECT STUDY REPORT/PROJECT REPORT FOR 3 THE UNIVERSITY PARKWAY/INTERSTATE 215 INTERCHANGE LOOP ENTRANCE RAMP PROJECT. 4 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the 5 6 Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a 7 meeting thereof, held on the _ day of , 2004, by the following \'ote. to Rachel Clark. City Clerk The foregoing Resolution IS hereby approved this ,2004. day of Judith Valles, Mayor City of San Bernardino Approved as to Forn1 and legal content: By: . 2 JA\1ES F.ip I\NIAl\', City Atto . , '" i .. ./ A TTACHME~T "A" AGREEI\IENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (FOR NON-FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECTS) This AGREEMEl'\T is made and entered into this day of 200-i. by and bet\\.een the CITY OF SAN BERNARDr\O, California, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City" and TY Lin International, hereinafter referred to as "Consultant." WITNESSETH: A. WHEREAS, City has need for Civil Engineering Services; and, B. WHEREAS, Consultant is competent, experienced and able to perform said services; and, C. WHEREAS, Consultant has provided the most advantageous and best proposal for the provision of such services; NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follO\vs: 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES Consultant shall per[orn1 those services specified in the Request for Proposal (RFP), dated September 24. 2004, to provide Civil Engineering Services for the preparation of a project study report/project repon for the University Parkway/Interstate 215 Interchange southbound loop entrance ramp, SS04-19 (City funded project) and Consultant's proposal, dated October 15, 2004. all of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibits I and 2. ") TERM OF AGREE:\JE1\T The services of Consultant are to commence after the City has authorized work to start by issuance of a Notice to Proceed. This Agreement shall expire one year from the date of this Agreement, unless extended by written agreement of the parties. 3. STANDARD OF PERFOR'\JANCE Consultant shall complete all work product and design in conforn1ance with City of San Bernardino Standard Specifications and Standard Drawings. 4. CHANGES/EXTRA SERVICES A. Perforn1ance of the work specified in the Proposal is made an obligation of Consultant under this Agreement. subject to any changes made -1- Agreement for Professional Sen'ices with TY LIIl International. subscLjuently upon mutual written agreement of the parties. Any change, which has not been so incorporated, shall not be binding on either party. 5. CO'tPE:\'SA TIO:\' A. The City shall reimburse the Consultant for actual costs (including labor costs, employee benefits, overhead, profit, other direct and indirect costs) incurred by the Consultant in performance of the work, in an amount not to exceed S~49,050.UO, as indicated in Exhibit 3, \vhich is attached and made a part hereof, except that reimbursement shall not include courier services, mileage or reimbursement for travel to the City to attend meetings or conduct the activities. Actual costs shall not exceed the estimated wage rates and other costs as set forth in the Proposal. B. Said compensation shall not be altered unless there is significant alteration in the scope, complexity or character of the work to be performed. Any adjustment of the total cost of services will only be pelmitted when the Consultant establishes and City has agreed, in \\Titing, that there has been, or is to be, a significant change. C. The Consultant is required to comply with all federal, State and local laws and ordinances applicable to the work. 6. PA YMENT BY CITY A. The billings for all services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be submitted monthly by Consultant to City and shall be paid by City within thirty (30) days after receipt of same, excepting any amounts disputed by City. City retains the right to challenge all or any part of an invoice. All tasks as specified in Proposal shall be completed prior to final payment. 7. SL'PERVISION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICES A. The Director of Development Services of City or his designee, shall have the right of general supervision O\er all work performed by Consultant and shall be City's agent with respect to obtaining Consultant's compliance hereunder. No paY111ent for any services rendered under this Agreement shall be made without prior approval of the Director of Development Sef\ices or his designee. - 2- Agreement for Professional Services with TY Lmlntemational 8. COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS AND A'IERJCANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Consultant hereby certifies that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment bccause of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or disability. Consultant's hiring practices and employee policies shall comply with applicable Fcderal, Statc and local laws. Such action shall include, but not be limited to. the following: Recruitment and recruitment advcrtising. employment. upgrading and promotion. 9. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT A. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days written notice in the event of substantial failure of the other party to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Each party shall have t\venty (20) days following date of such notice within which to correct the substantial failure giving rise to such notice. Consultant hereby covenants and agrees that upon ternlination of this Agreement for any reason, Consultant will preserve and make immediately available to City, or its designated representatives, maps, notes, correspondence, or records related to work paid for by the City and required for its timely completion, and to fully cooperate with City so that the work to be accomplished may continue. Any subsequent use of such incomplete documents shall be at the sole risk of the City and City agrees to hold harmless and indemnify Consultant from any claim, losses, costs, including attorney's fees, and liability arising out of such use. B. This Agreement may be ternlinated for the convenience of the City upon thirty (30) days written notice to Consultant. Upon such notice, Consultant shall provide work product to City and City shall compensate Consultant in the manner set forth above. C. Following the effective date of termination of the Agreement pursuant to this Section, the Agreement shall continue until all obligations ansmg from such termination are satisfied. J O. CONTI:\TGENCIES In the event that, due to causes beyond the control of and without the fault or negligence of Consultant, Consultant fails to meet any of its obligations under this Agreement. and such failure shall not constitute a default in performance, the City may grant to Consultant such extensions of time and make other arrangements or additions, excepting any increase in payment, as may be reasonable under the circumstances. Increases in payment shall be made only under the "changes" provision of the Agreement. - 3 - Agreement for Professional Services with TY Lin International II. INDEPE"iDENT CONTRACTOR Consultant shall act as an independent contractor in the performance of the services prO\ided for under this Agreement. Consultant shall furnish such services in its own manner and in no respect shall it be considered an agent or employee of the City. 12. ASSIGI'i'MENT OR S{TBCONTRACTING :\either this Agreement. nor any portion thereof, may be assigned by Consultant \\ithout the written consent of City. Any attempt by Consultant to assign or subcontract any performance of this Agreement without the written consent of the City shall be null and void and shall constitute a breach of this Agreement. 13. NOTICES All official notices relatiw to this Agreement shall be in writing and addressed to the follo\\ing representatives of Consultant and City: CO:\SULTAKT TY Lin International 198 ?\o. Anowhead. Suite 1 San Bernardino. CA 92-108 Ph: (909) 595-8599 Fax: (909) 595-8863 CITY Mr. James Funk. Director Development Services Department City of San Bernardino 300 North "D" Street San Bernardino. CA 92418 14. RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARTIES Upon tern1ination. or completion of all work under this Agreement, Consultant will transfer O\\I1ership and title to City of all programs, reports. documents, plans and specifications. 15. INDEMNITY Consultant shall indemnit\. defend and hold City. its ot1icers. employees and agents harmless from and against any and all claims. demands. suits. actions. proceedings. judgments. losses. damages. injuries. penalties, costs, expenses (including attorney's fees) and liabilities, of, by, or with respect to third parties, which arise from Consultant's negligent performance of services under this Agreement. Consultant shall not be responsible for. and City shall indemnit)" defend and hold harmless Consultant from and against. any and all claims. demands. suits. actions. proceedings. judgments. losses. damages. injuries, penalties. costs. expenses (including attorneys' fees) and liabilities of. by or with respect to third parties, which arise from the City's negligence, With respect to any and all claims. demands, suits. actions, proceedings. judgments. losses. -..\ - Agreement tor ProfessIOnal Seryices with TY LIl1 International. damages, injuries. penalties. costs, expenses (including attomeys' fees) and liabilities of. by or with respect to third parties. which arise from the joint or concurrent negligence of Consultant and City, each party shall assume responsibility in proportion to the degree of its respective fault. 16. LlABILlTY/I~SUR.\:\CE The Consultant will be required to maintain in force at all times during the performance of their \\ork the follO\ving policy or policies of insurance covering its operations: A. Comprehensive General Liability, including contractual liability, products and completed operations and business automobile liability. all of which will include coverage for both bodily injury and property damage with a combined single limit of two million dollars. The City shall be named as "additional insured" on all policies required to be fumished. B. Professional liability coverage with limits not less than two million dollars. C. Workers' Compensation co\erage at statutory limits. ] 7. VALIDITY Should any provision herein be found or deemed to be invalid, this Agreement shall be construed as not containing such provision, and all other provisions which are othel\\'Jse lawful shall remain in full force and effect, and to this end the provisions of this Agreement are declared to be severable. 18. E:\TIRE AGREE:\IE:\'T This Agreement represents the entire and integrated understanding bet\veen the parties hereto and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous negotiations. representations, understandings and Agreements, whether written or oral. with respect to the subject matter thereof. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both parties. - 5 - Agreement for ProfessIOnal Senices \\ith TY Lin IntermtIonal. IN \VITNESS \\'HEREOF, the parties hereto ha,"e executed this Agreement on the date shown below, Date: Date: ATTEST: Rachel Clark, City Clerk Approved as to [orn1 and legal content: Bv: TY UN INTERNATIONAL by: Signature Print i\ame/Title CITY OF SAN BERI'iARDINO by: Judith Valles Mayor City of San Bernardino - 6- ~ E~hibl1 ] "" City of San Bernardino Development Services Department PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL - TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PREP ARA TION OF A COMBINED PROJECT STUDY REPORT AND PROJECT REPORT (PSR/PR) FOR 1-215 FREEWAYIUNIVERSITY PARKWAY LOOP ENTRANCE RAMP ISSUED ON: SEPTEMBER 24, 2004 DUE ON: OCTOBER 15,2004 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Professional Engineering Services For the preparation of a combined Project Study Report/Project Report For 1-215/University Parkway Loop Entrance Ramp in the City of San Bernardino Issued: September 24, 2004 The City of San Bernardino is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide professional engineering services for the preparation of a combined Project Study Report/Project Report for the subject project. 1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION . Project Location: West of the intersection of the 1-215 Freeway and University Parkway, San Bernardino, California. Description: The objective is to complete and obtain approval of a PSR/PR for construction of a loop ramp from westbound University Parkway onto southbound 1-215 Freeway. With the loop ramp, the existing 1- 215 Freeway southbound entrance ramp would be converted to right-turn only access from eastbound University Parkway. Construction of the project will require acquisition of a fast-food restaurant and a portion of a parking lot serving a Wal-Mart store. Project Construction Cost: PSRlPR Professional Services Cost Estimate: $200,000 to $250.000 Construction Estimate: $3,000,000 to $5,000,000 Property Acquisition and Relocation cost Estimate $2,500,000 to $5.000,000 Funding Source: PSRlPR: Engineering and Administration: Property Acquisition, Relocation, and Construction: Local Funds Local Funds Local Funds 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES The scope of services is intended to cover the preparation and successful processing of a PSR/PR, which includes approval/acceptance of the PSR/PR by Caltrans, City, and appropriate involved agencies/stakeholders. A PSR/PR is an engineering report, the purpose of which, among other things. is to document agreement on the scope, schedule, and estimated cost of a project. The project development process prescribed by Caltrans are guidelines providing a framework for preparation of PSR/PR, describing a quality and breadth of examination and information that the involved reviewing and approving parties expect to see for scope, schedule, and cost estimates for projects. A PSR/PR must be prepared at the front end of the project development process, 2 including environmental evaluation but before detailed design, and that it must provide a sound basis for commitment of future funding. It also provides a key opportunity to achieve consensus on project scope, schedule, and proposed cost among Caltrans and involved regional and local agencies. To prepare an efficient and successful PSR/PR, these guidelines should be applied in a flexible manner using common sense judgment appropriate for the complexity of this specific project. The following is a summary of various tasks and components involved in preparation of a PSR/PR. This information is provided as a Quideline. It is the consultant's responsibility to identify all necessary tasks and components, and provide a complete PSRlPR in conformance with applicable reQuirements. A PSRlPR PREPARATION GENERALLY INCLUDES: A. Meetings. with Caltrans, City and other involved agencies and impacted parties, including presentations to the Development/Environmental Review Committee, Planning Commission, and City Council. B. Field Review to identify project features, and in particular, focus on factors that could affect the project. C. Obtaining and reviewing existing reports, studies, mapping and other information. Prepare complete mapping of the project limits to include in the analysis. D. Identifying and analyzing additional data to prepare the PSRlPR, such data may include, but is not limited to: . hazardous material/waste information · preliminary materials (geotechnical) information · environmental resources inventory and issues . landscape information · traffic data (existing and forecasted traffic, level of service, capacity adequacy, operational analysis, accidents, etc.) . preliminary structure studies . right of way and utility considerations . land use . scheduling E. Performing Initial Engineering Studies, Development of Alternatives, Cost Estimates, and Schedules. Alternatives must meet project goals, be cost effective, and avoid or minimize environmental and right-of-way impacts. F. Preparation of Geometric Approval Drawings (GAD) and a Modified Access Report (MAR) to be approved by Caltrans and FHWA. 3 G. Cost estimates for each alternative, including examining impacts and associated mitigating costs for: . Environmental/Hazardous Materials . Traffic . Electrical . Structures . Materials . Landscaping . Permits . Local and Regional Input . Right of Way . Design Standards . Roadway Improvements H. Completing the PSRlPR after developing feasible alternatives and analyzing impacts, with such alternatives included in the PSRlPR. I. PSRlPR review and including necessary revisions to obtain approval from Caltrans, City, and other impacted agencies and parties (see Appendix "A"). J. Environmental Documentation Among the purposes for the Scope of Work is to produce a combined PSRJPR. By definition for this combination the project must be cleared by a NEPA Categorical Exclusion and a CEQA Categorical Exemption. The consultant will provide reports and research necessary. including completing the Environmental Significance Checklist (see Appendix "B"), as early as possible, for Caltrans to make that determination. If the review of this data reveals the necessity to take additional steps to obtain the environmental clearance for the project, and a Categorical Exclusion is not possible, the consultant will be given additional direction with regard to project scope. K. Quality Assurance CONSUL T ANT has total responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of all reports, calculations, and related documents furnished under this Scope of Services. 3. PROPOSAL FORMAT Please submit your proposal in the format specified below: Cover Letter This should be a summary emphasizing the strong points of the project team and the firm's experience. 4 Contents Include contents of proposal. Scope of Work While the City's RFP includes a scope of work expected of the Consultant, it shall be the consultant's responsibility to provide all necessary services, whether listed or not in the RFP. The consultant shall provide a detailed scope of work for its services associated in preparation and successful processing of a PSR/PR; including presentation of CEQA and NEPA documents for adoption by the lead agency. Schedule Provide a detailed schedule showing tasks and milestone completion dates. Project Team and Resumes Provide information on project team members, an organization chart showing the names and responsibilities of key personnel, and resumes of key personnel. . Relevant Experience and References Provide references by 3 government agencies Fee Provide in a separate sealed envelope a proposed fee, broken by tasks and personnel for the project. 4. EVALUATION CRITERIA The proposals will be evaluated based upon several factors. These factors include the format, organization, and presentation of the proposal, the qualification and experience and knowledge of the project staff, and the experience in the processes and procedures of the involved in preparing and successfully securing approval of RFP's. The following is the types of items, which will be used to evaluate and select the consultant: Understanding of the work to be done Experience and Qualifications of proposed staff References/Performance on previous projects Compliance with RFP requirements 5. SELECTION PROCESS City and Caltrans staff will review all proposals. Based upon the individual evaluations of those reviewing the proposals, the top three ranking proposals may be invited to an interview by the City. After selection, staff recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for action. 5 6. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS The Consultant will be required to maintain in force at all times during the performance of their work the following policy or policies of insurance covering its operations: a. Comprehensive General Liability, including contractual liability, products and completed operations and business automobile liability, all of which will include coverage for both bodily injury and property damage with a combined single limit of two million dollars. The City shall be named as "additional insured" on all policies required to be furnished. b. Professional liability coverage with limits not less than two million dollars. c. Workers' Compensation coverage at statutory limits. 7. AGREEMENT The selected Consultant shall execute the attached Agreement with the City. 8. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL PROTOCOL Five (5) copies of proposals must be Proposals must be submitted to: Mark Lancaster, Deputy Director/City Engineer City of San Bernardino Development Services Department 300 North "0" Street San Bernardino, CA 92418 In order to be considered in the selection process, the proposals shall be received by the City at the above address no later than 3:00 p.m., October 15, 2004. 6 APPENDIX "A" The following is an outline of a PSRlPR: (See Appendix "A") · Introduction · Background · Need and Purpose · Alternatives · System Planning · Hazardous MaterialiWaste · Traffic Management Plan (TMP) · Funding/Scheduling · Caltrans District Contact · Registered Civil Engineer Stamp/Certification · Environmental documentation · Environmental Clearance AppcDdix A Combined Project Study ReportlProject Report APPENDIX A - Preparation Guidelines for Combined Project Study Report/Project Report ARTICLE 1 - Overview Use of Combined PSRlPR " ':JI~.: These guidelines provide a shonened form _and outline to be used with the procedure desaibed in Chapter 9, Article 12, of this manual. They satisfy the requirements for both a Project Study Report (PSR) and a Project Report (PR). For SpedaI Funded Projects The Combined Project Study Report/Project Report (Combined PSRlPR) was developed in an effort to stn'-.am1ine the project development process for non complex, non controversial projects on State highways that are 100 percent funded by others. It applies to projects that have an esrimllfl'(f construction cost over $1,000,000 for work within the existing or to be dedicated Stale right of way. In addition , the project must comply with the staled criteria i~i7.ed in Chapter 9, Article 12, of this manual. It may also be used as a project report for some projects costing more than $300,000 that are too complex to use a PEER format Can be Used for Some Caltrans Projects The Combined PSRlPR may also be used for Caltrans' projects that meet the same stated criteria in Otapter 9, Article 12, provided they also meet the criteria necessary for programming of the project; i.e., justification for the project, a good cost estimate, identification of support costs, and proposed funding. In both cases, the District Directors have approval authority of the document Applicant Completes Combined PSRlPR For special funded projects. it is intended that the sponsor prepare the Combined PSRlPR. However, this is not intended to preclude the district from preparing a Combined PSRlPR instead of the sponsor, provided the disaict has sufficient resources and PYs to meet the applicant's schedule and thaI there is no significant difference in the amount of work required to do a PSR and that needed to do a Combined PSRlPR. Further, even if a project does not meet the criteria stated in Chapter 9, Article 12, for using the Combined PSRlPR fOrmal, there is no intent to preclude the disaict or a sponsor from combining the content required for a PSR and that required for a PR into a single report, as described in Chapter 9, Article 17, provided circumstances are such that two reports are not necessary, and the PO Coordinator concurs. When the Permit Engineer determines that an applicant's proposed project meets the ....~teria ior a Combined PSRJPR, a Special Funded Project Coordinator should be Project Development Procedures Manual 111197 A.) ~'n . Project Development InitiatiOD IDd Approval Reporu designated. This Coordinator will be the contact person for the applicant The SpcciaJ Funded Project Coordinator and other potentially involved Caltrans' functional units should meet with the applicant and appropriate local agency personnel to discuss the project and Caltrans' process. Following this meeting, the applicant will prepare a Combined PSRlPR Although the applicant is to submit the permit application with the Combioed PSRlPR. the application will Dot be considered complete until the Combined PSRIPR is approved. The approved Combined PSRlPR is then the authorization to enter into a Cooperative or Highway Improvement ~t applicable, as appropriate, for the design and construction of the State Highway. FoUowiDg the Outline In completing this document, it should be recognized that only the infomwion that is "M-upIiate for the proposed project needs to be included. In addition, in JRparing a PR Cost Estimate for the project, as described in Chapter 20, Section 2, Article 5. and in Appendix AA, Dot all of the items listed in the "Cost Ectimllf.." foanat will be present Therefore, it may Dot always be appropriate to attach the staadard estimate form. Quantities can be slUlUDarized as 10Dg as there is sufficient detail to verify the project scope and COSt Likewise, the "Right of Way Data Sheet" mayor may not be appropriate for all projects. The Combined PSRlPR is to be prepared and submitted using the outline included It the end of this Appendix. The following he2i1ings in Article 2 correspond to specific topics thaI are to be di~lSsed in the submittal. ARTICLE 2 - Item-by-Item Guidelines for Using Combined PSRlPR ~~ '.~ Cover Sheet AD Combined PSR/PRs should have a standard Cover sheet to provide project identification information and signatures. Information to be provided includes the following: Applicant Portion The Applicant completes the following items all in the white portion of the form: · Applicant Name of agency or organization submitting permit proposal. · Date · Date of submittal A~ 1/1/97 Project Development Procedures Manual AppeDdix A Combined Projecl Study Repon/Projecl RCpon · District-County-Route-Kilometer Post (post Mile) [Dist-CO-Rte- KP(PM) ] The Kilometer Post should be given to the nearest 0.1 kilometer; if the project is 0.2 kilometers or more in length, give both the beginning aud ending Kilometer Posts. Post Miles should follow the Kilometer Posts if needed for continuity of f1le references or other reasons. · Prepared by Name of individual who prepared this report and who should be contacted regarding the proposal. · Title Title of individual preparing the proposal. · Brief Project Description A brief written description of the project limits that corresponds to the Kilometer Posts given above aud ties the limits to commonly known physical features on the ground that can be identified on available mapping. ..,.... (:S:~~ · Registered Engineer Stamp The Combined PSRlPR must be prepared by a California registered civil engineer. The stamp or seal and signature must be placed on the first page of the report, in the space provided.. The stamp aud signature is that of the registered engineer representing the local agency or applicant and who is in responsible charge of the proposed project. Caltrans Portion The gray portion of the form is completed by Caltrans: · Permit Number (If appropriate) Permit number assigned to permit application by District Permit Office. · FA The multiphase Expenditure Authorization (EA), using the "0" phase for the project. However, if the project is an encroachment permit project., as defmed in Chapter 2, Section 5, costing $1 million or less, for which a PEER is not appropriate, the charges should be treated as for an encroachment peIlllit project. An encroachment permit EA should be used to charge costs for the permit review process as spelled out in Chapter 2 of the En4Toachment Permits ManuaL Project Developmenl Procedures Manual 1/1/97 A-S App-tfi..... Project Development Initiation and Approval Repons · Caltrans Responsible Unit "') The unit source code of the registered engineer in the ftmctional unit assigned to review the project, or the unit source code of the Caltrans Special Funded Projects Coordinator or the Caltrans Project Manager. · Project Manager Recommendation The signature of the Project Manager recommending approval and indicating thaI all needed engineering and environmental studies have been completed. · Environmental Status A statement signed by the Environmental Branch Chief with the lplJlopliate box checked indicating the environmental status of the process. . Right of Way Statement A ~lIt'"'"""t signed by the District Division Chief for Right of Way indicating the review of the right-of-way information contained in the PR and the R/W data meet attached to it, and a finding that the data is complete. current and accurate. . Project Approval The approval of the State highway portion of the project with the appropriate box checked, signed and dated by the District Director or by a District Division Olief to whom thaI authority has - been officially delegated. Indicate the title or position of the individual who signs. Indicate which loca1agency approved the EIR or ND if appropriate. The date of signing becomes the official project approval date for considering the application to be complete. The approval is the authorization to enter into any described preapproved Cooperative or Highway Improvement Agreement . as appropriate. for the desi~ and construction of the Stale Highway. Q1 1. PROPOSAL Describe the proposal, esrimllt~d cost, and schedule for completion. 2. EXISTING FACILITY Descn"be the existing highway facility and the impact of proposed work on future State highway operation and safety, as well as future maintenance costs and responsibilities. 3. DEFICIENCIES Describe the deficiencies or concerns being addressed. Discuss any issues and adjacent land-use proposals. A~ 1/1/97 Project Development Proc:ed~s Manual Appendix A Combined Project SlUdy Rcpon/Projec:t ~ 4. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS Discuss the environmental status. If a city, county, or otbcr agency is involved in environmental process, attach the approved copy of the Categorical Exemption Detennination. Negative Declaration or Environmental Impact Repon, and if a NOD is required to be filed, the date of such filing. If Caltrans is the lead agency for CEQA. attach an Environmental Significance Oecklist, to assist Caltrans in making the environmental determination. . If Fedcra1 environmental approval is required, this approval shall be obtained prior to approval of the Encroachment Permit . 5. TRAFFIc AND ACCIDENT DATA Traffic and accident data shall be provided for projects that have the p"....tial to ~ Stare highway capacity, safety, or that ~ Caltrans flexibility to provide for future capacity. The traffic data should provide current and forecasted (design year) values for Average Annual Daily Traffic (MDl), peak hours, and peak-hour directional split. (Include percentage of trucks, if applupliate.) Caltrans will provide the most recent tine-year accident histoI)' upon request The accident data shou1d appear in the report as follows: :.~~~ .-~~ TOTAL ACTUAL RATES A VERAGE ItA TES LOCA. nON No. .Jper million vehicle 1ci1ometetll ~ million vehicle lciJometers) (XP to 10') or F. F + I .. Total... F. F + I .. Total... Ace. . .. ... Fatalities Fatalities plus Injuries All reponed accidents 6. TRAFFIC SIGNALS If new or revised traffic signals are involved, discuss the following: · Signal Warrants · Capacity analysis · Safety analysis · Ownership and maintenance provisions 7. NON STANDARD DESIGN FEATURES If nonstandard mandatoI)' and/or advisory design features are involved, discuss any exceptions requested. PrOvide date of Fact Sheet approval. Project Development Procedures Manual 1/1/97 A-7 AJI'P"O)di,{ef Pro;ect Development Initiation and Approval Reports 8. IMPACT ON RAILROADS .... Discuss any railroad involvement. 9. IMPACT ON UTILITIES Discuss any impact on utilities. Exceptions to Calr:rans enaoachment policy shall be approved prior to approval of the Combined PSRlPR. 10.. STRUCTURES Describe any proposed work on, or around, existing structures. 11. mGHWAY PLANTING Describe any proposed new or replacement highway 'planting, or the extent or" existing planting that will be removed. 12. PERMITS Discuss status of any required permits from other agencies relating to the proposed work within the State right of way. 13. RIGHT OF WAY REQUIRED Describe the need for, and the status of, any additional right of way to be acquired t!) for Stale highway purposes. 14. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS If dedicated right of way, excavation, and/or structure demolition or modification are involved, discuss potential hazardous materials and attach an Initial Site Assessment (ISA). 15. REMARKS Discuss any additional items that are important to the project If significant CODSbUCtion delays ~ anticipated, discuss mitigating construction traffic handling practices. such as lane closures, detours, and work-hour restrictions. Anaclunents The following attachments shall be included with the Combined PSRlPR: · Appropriate maps (location, geometric, etc.) · Typical cross section(s) · Appropriate environmental documentation. as outlined above · PR Cost Estimate (see Chapter 20, Section 2, Article 5 and Appendix AA) A-a 1/1197 Project Development Procedures Manual App-di~ A Combined Project Study ReportIProjcct Report . · Executed Preapproved Cooperative or Highway Improvement and Escrow Agreement . Signal Warrants, if appropriate · Right afWay Data Sheet, if appropriate (see Appendix JJ) · Initial Site Assessment, if applopriate ~~; Project Developmenl Procedures Manual 1/1197 A-9 Aw-"i"- Project Development Initiation and Approval Repons STATE OF CALIFORNIA. DEPARTMENT OF TIlANSPORTATION COMBINED PROJECf S111DY REPORTIPROJECT REPORT (PSRlPR) APPUCANT DA1E DISTICOIRTEIKP(PM) ') PREPARED BY BRIEf PROJECT DESCRIPTJON 1ll1..E RECiS'l'BED ENGINEER Sf AMP PERMIT NO. (If 1ppI'llpria&c) fA CALTRANS RESPa6IBLE UNIT PROJECTMANACifR RECOMMENDATION 0\1E 1TIlZJPOSITJON UNIT ENVIRONMR\1r.u STAnJS Based OD tile informariOD submi1ud, 1 hne defmnioecl -. Projea is c:atqurially Cllempt WJdc:r tile Sure CEQA - c:iuiddiDes · FiaaI EIR (or NO) .....-..d for die projeCl compIics with CEQA aDd me Stare CEQA Gui~Im- "Q- ;. .~. ~L EaYinmmeDlaI BBDCh Cbief RIGHT OFW A Y cz.x I lI-l("'....AnoN 1 ItleSt 10 the lechDial iDformation contained berei..D and the cn(iDccriDc data upon whic:h recommendations. conclusions. and dec:isions were based. "I have rcvicwl/lCl me riJbt~(--r infonnaDoo c:ootainl/lCl in this Projea R.epon and the Right ofWIY Data Sbeet m.cbed hc:zeco. aacI fiDd me data 10 be compIecc. c:um:nl. IDd acxurze." Disaic:t DivisiOD OIid for Right of WIY SDiAllJRE PROJF.r.r APflRnv AI. · I have ~Iidcnd tbe infllnlWicm CODtaiDed in the FiaaI ElK or NO prepand by Ooc:al aceucy) IDd 1 IpprOve lbe Sure highway lEGISmlED CIVIl.. ENGINEEIl ponioo of the project. · 1 approve the project. SlGNAnJRE DAn 1TI1EPOSJTION Dot. n 7his form is 10 b~ llSed ar Ih~ cover shut for the Combined PSR/PR. The shaded area is to be fiUed in by Caltran.s. Pleare uu the outline on the following page to complete the repon. A-IO 111/97 Project Development Procedures ManlW I. PROPOSAL 2. EXISIlNG F ACII..!TY 3. DEFICENaES 4. ENVIRONMFNrALSTAnIS s. O'THER INR:lRMATION (WHEN APPROPRlA TE) 11W'FlC AND ACClDENTDATA lRAFFlC SIGNALS NONSI'ANDARD DESIGN FEA TIJRES IMPACT ON RAIlROADS IMPACT ON UJ1UI1ES sn.UCTIJRES HIGHWAY R.ANI1NG PERMITS RIGHTOFW A Y REQUIRED REMARKS ATTAOfMENTS &. LOCAilON MAP b. GEOME'I1UC PLAN(S) c. TYPICAL CROSS SECllON(S) d. ENVIRONMENrAL DOCUMENTATION e. PR COSTESIlMAlE - Outline AppeDdix A Combined Project Study ReponlProject Report f. EXEClTIED PREAPPROVED COO~TIYE OR HIGHWAY IMPROVEMFNT AND ESCROW A~ h. R/WDATASHEET g. SIGNAL WARRANTS (IF APPROPRlA TE) ornER: (list) Project Development Procedures Manual 1/1197 A-II Pan 2 - The Project Development Process site basis. Standard Plan H8 should be considered for use as 4 appropriate. The geometric design shall be reviewed by either the Geomeuic Reviewer or the PD Coordinator to obtain their design concurrence and approval of any nonstandard mandatory design fearures proposed. The structural section for the pullout should be consistent with the shoulder structural section. ARTICLE 12 - Combined PSRlPR for Certain 100% Local-Funded Projects Applicability The purpose of the Combined Project Study ReportlProject Report (PSR/PR) is to streamline the project development process by providing for the preparation of a single engineering report for noncomplex, noncontroversial State highway projects that an: funded by others and that cost over $1,000,000 for constrUction. The Combjned PSR/PR documents agreement on the scope and estimated cost. The Combined PSRlPR eIiminates the separate processing of a PSR and should expedite project delivery. It constitutes project approval to proceed with design and as such serves as the Project Report. Although one report is prepared, it is expected that the report will address issues affecting operation, maintenance, and any potential tort liability on the State highway, and that the proposed work will conform to current Caltrans policies, practices, and standards. A Permit Engineering Evaluation Report (PEER) is 'normally used for projects costing SI.000,OOO or less (see Article 13). However, for pennit proposals that are too complex to be adequately documented in a PEER, the District may utilize the Combined PSR/PR format as a Project Report instead of a PEER. Neither a Combined PSR/PR nor a PEER is required for utility and drainage encroachment work within the right of way. This work is handled by the normal encroachment permit process. e Format for Combined PSR I PR Report The format for a Combined PSR/PR is included in Appendix A of this manual. Combined PSR I PR Usage Criteria A Combined PSR/PR may be used for projects funded by others if the project complies with the following criteria: · Project is not capacity increasing (will not add through-mixed-flow lanes, other than short gap closures). · Project qualifies as a Categorical Exemption (if Caltrans will be the Lead Agency for the CEQA). e 9.36 111/97 Project Development Procedures Manual '. ~_:c,~~ "..,.-~ ~:~ e i ..;~, e Chapter 9 - Project Initiation Anicle 12 - Combined PSRlPR for Certain 100% Local-Funded Projects · There must be only one "build" alternative. OR The local agency is the Lead Agency for Environmental Clearance and has filed a Notice of Detennination (NOD). · Exceptions to mandatory and advisory design standards shall be approved prior to approval of the Combined PSRJPR. Any nonstandard features identified after approval of the Combined PSRlPR shall be approved prior to approval of the contract plans by the State, and prior to issuance of the encroachment permit. · No right of way acquisition by Caltrans or Relocation Assistance Program (RAP) involvement. · No California Transportation Commission (CTC) approval required for route adoption or new public road connections to access controlled highways. · Exceptions to Caltrans encroachment policy shall be approved prior to approval of the Combined PSRlPR. Typically, "noncomplex, noncontroversial projects" will not involve new, non- dedicated right of way, hazardous waste, significant environmental impacts, public hearings for consideration of State highway improvements, non-standard maintenance agreement features, or ton liability concerns. A Combined PSR/PR may generally be used for the following types of noncomplex, noncontroversial projects: channelization and restriping, widening, curbs and gutters, auxiliary and turning lanes, signal installation or modification, ramp modifications, landscaping, minor vertical and horizontal realignments, retaining walls, most interchange modifications, and overcrossings or undercrossings that are not part of an interchange. Right of Way and Access Control If the proposed permit work involves dedication of additional right of way along the access control line - without any reduction in access restrictions _ separate District Director concurrence is not needed. mvolvement of the PD Coordinator or Geometric Reviewer should be sought when substantial modifications in the access control are proposed Where access control is involved, the dedication shall specifically provide for access control, and right of way record maps shall be updated. A map or paper shifting of the access control line is nOl legally binding. The restriction must be contained in the deed or quit claim between local agencies and Caltrans. For changes in access control and disposal of right of way, refer to the Chapter 26 of this manual, entitled "Disposal of Rights of Way." Combined PSR / PR Procedure Upon receiving the "Standard Encroachment Permit Application", the district's single point of contact (usually the- District Permit Engineer) will verify that the Project Development Procedures Manual 111/97 9-37 Pm 2 - The Project Development Process project cost is more than $1,000,000 or that it is otherwise not appropriate for C processing as a PEER. A critical review of proposed PEER projects costing les~ than $1,000,000 should be made to assure that PEER processing won't be nullified at a later date due to cost increases resulting from required scope changes, bener estimates, or some other reason, or that PEER processing is not appropriate because the proposal is too complex. Once verified, the district responsible unit assigned by the District Permit Engineer will be notified so that a Special Funded Project Coordinator (SFPC) can be assigned to coordinate the project approval. Communication between the SFPC. the District Permit Engineer, the applicant, and appropriate district functional units such as the environmental, sttuctures and traffic units is essential to expedite this process. " " ~ .~ A meeting of the applicant and all involved units should be held to determine the type of project approval and environmental documentation needed and to defme. . roles and responsibilities. The SFPC will provide a copy of the Combined PSRJPR outline to the applicant. The appropriate type of pre-approved cooperative or highway improvement agreement should be identified and given to the applicant for completion, execution. and submittal with the combined PSR/PR. The SFPC should document this meeting with a letter to the applicant. Once the applicant completes and submits the Combined PSR/PR, the SFPC should distribute the document for review by all involved Caltrans units. The time needed to review and approve the Combined PSR/PR will depend on the e completeness, scope, and complexity of the work. If a Combined PSRJPR is appropriate, the application is not considered complete until the approval of the PSR/PR. The responsible SFPC will notify the applicant of the expeCted completion date and whether additional information is needed. The District Director (or designee) is responsible for the approval of the Combined PSR/PR. After approval, two copies of the final document should be forwarded to DLPP, Attention: Project Report. The approved Combined PSRlPR is the authorization to enter into a preapproved cooperative or highway improvement agreement for the design and consttuction of the State highway. Refer to the Cooperative Agreement Manual for the appropriate preapproved document: ARTICLE 13 - PEER for Encroachment Pennit Projects Choosing the Correct Report A Project Study Report (PSR) is not required if a State highway improvement to be funded by others has an escalated construction cost of $1.000,000 or less for projects where the local entity or a developer undertakes prelirninaryand consttuction engineering via the encroachment permit process. Instead, a Permit _ Engineering Evaluation Report (PEER), or occasionally a Combined PSRlPR or . Project Report (PR), should be prepared, The following paragraphs describe the 9-38 111/97 Project Development Procedures Manuai ENVIROl't1\1ENTAL SIGNIFICANCE CHECKLIST APPE~DIX "B" This checklist identifies physical, biological, social and economic factors that might be affected by the proposed project. In many cases, background studies performed in connection with the projects indicate no impacts. A NO IMPACT answer in the last column reflects this determination. Where there is a need for clarifying discussion, the discussion is included in Section VI following the checklist. The words "significant" and "significance" used throughout the following checklist are related to CEQA, not NEP A, impacts. I. AESTHETICS -- Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but notlirnited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or- quality of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? II. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES: In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the CalifomiaAgricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Dcpt. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which. due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? III. AIR QUALITY -- Where available. the significance criteria establIshed by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations_ Would the project: . Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation SIgnificant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the D D D D applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute 0 0 0 0 substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of D D D D any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non- attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant D 0 D D concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial D D D D number of people? IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES -- Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect. either directly or _ D D D D through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive. or speciaJ status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian D D D 0 habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in locaJ or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department ofFish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally D D D D protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) .through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native D D D D resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances D 0 D D protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat D D D D Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local. regional, or state habitat conservation plan? Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact V. CULTURAL RESOURCES h Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the D D D D significance of a historical resource as defined in S 15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the D D D D significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to S 15064.5? c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological D D D D resource or site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred D D D D outside of formal cemeteries? VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS -- Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: - i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on D D D D the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? 0 D D 0 iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including 0 D D 0 liq uefaction? iv) Landslides? 0 D D 0 b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? D D D D c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, 0 D D D or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreadmg, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18- 0 D D D I-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use 0 D D D of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS- Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the 0 D D D environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the D 0 D D environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or 0 0 0 D acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quaner mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of 0 0 0 D hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the _ environment? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan 0 D D D or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? t) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, 0 0 D D would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with D 0 D D an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, 0 D D D injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY -- Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge D D D D requirements ? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere 0 D D D substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permIts have been granted)? Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Imp~ct Incorporation Impact Impact c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the D 0 D D site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the 0 0 0 0 site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed 0 0 0 D the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? 0 0 0 D g) Place housing within a lOO-year flood hazard area as 0 D 0 D mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood _ Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a lOO-year flood hazard area structures 0 0 D 0 which would impede or redirect flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, 0 0 0 D injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? D 0 D 0 IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? D D 0 D b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or 0 D 0 0 regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan 0 0 0 0 or natural community conservation plan? X. MINERAL RESOURCES -- Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral 0 0 0 0 resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important D D 0 0 mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan. specific plan or other land use planry Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact XI. NOISE- Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in D D D D excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance. or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive D D D D groundbome vibration or groundbome noise levels? c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise 0 D D D levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in D D D D ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels _ existing without the project? e) For a project located within an airpon land use plan 0 D D D or. where such a plan has not been adopted. within two miles of a public airpon or public use airpon. would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip. 0 D D D would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING -- Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, D D D D either directly (for example. by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example. through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing. 0 D D D necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? c) Displace substantial numbers of people. necessitating 0 D D D the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically allered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: Fire protection? 0 0 0 0 '. Police protection? 0 0 0 0 ~. ,:1 0 0 0 0 Schools? Paries ? 0 0 0 0 Other public facilities? 0 0 0 0 XIV. RECREATION- a) Would the project increase the use of existing 0 0 0 0 neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational .' facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project include recreational facilities or 0 0 0 0 require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? XV. TRANSPORTATIONrrRAFFIC -- Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in 0 D 0 0 relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., resull in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads. or congestion at intersections)? b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of 0 0 0 0 service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including 0 0 0 0 either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risles? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature D 0 0 0 (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (eg., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? D 0 0 0 f) Result if! inadequate parking capacity? 0 0 0 0 Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact g) Contlict with adopted policies, plans, or programs D D D 0 supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the D D D D applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or 0 D D 0 wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of new storm 0 D D D water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the- D D D 0 project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment 0 0 0 D provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's prOjected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permined D D D D capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and D D D D regulations related to solid waste? XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE- a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the 0 0 0 D quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species. cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten 10 eliminate a plant or animal community. reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have impacts that are individually D D D D limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects. the effects of other current projects. and the effects of probable future projects)? c) Does the project have environmental effects which D D 0 0 will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings. either directly or indirectly? AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (FOR NON-FEDERALL Y FUNDED PROJECTS) This AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 2004, by and between the CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "CITY" and hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT." day of California, a municipal 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES Consultant shalI perform those services specified in the Proposal dated for Professional Engineering Serv,ices attached and incorporated herein Exhibit 1, anc;l as directed by thrCity of San Bernardino.. 2. TERM OF AGREEMENT ........ .... The services Of Consultant are to corruherice after the City has authorized work to start by issuance of a Noticeto Proceed. This Agreement shall expire one year from the date of this Agreement unless extended by Written \agreement of the . ,. . . . . - - . '. ..., .. . parties. . 3. ST ANDARDOF PERFORMANCE '.' .. . . ... Consultant shalIcompl~te allworkproduct and design in conformance with City of San BemardinoStandard Specififatjonsand Standard Dra\\lngs. . . . 4. CHANGES/EXTRA SERVICES . . , . . . . A. Performance of the work specified in the Proposal is made an obligation of Consultant under this Agreement, subject to any changes made subsequently upon mutual written agreement of the parties. Any change, which has not been so incorporated, shall n~t be binding on either party. 5. COMPENSATION A. The City shall reimburse the Consultant for actual costs (including labor costs, employee benefits, overhead, profit, other direct and indirect costs) incurred by the Consultant in performance of the work, in an amount based on the Consultant's rate schedule attached hereto, except that reimbursement shall not include courier services, mileage or reimbursement for travel to the City to attend meetings or conduct the activities. Actual costs shall not exceed the estimated wage rates and other costs as set forth in the Proposal. B. Said compensation shall not be altered unless there is significant alteration in the scope, complexity or character of the work to be performed. 1- \\caslor'<J,I]ubllc Works\RFP"2004\Draft Agre<:menl./.2 I S UOIV Loop On.lUmp doc Agreement for Professional Services with B. Said compensation shall not be altered unless there is significant alteration in the scope, complexity or character of the work to be perfonned. Any adjustment of the total cost of services will only be pennitted when the Consultant establishes and City has agreed, in writing, that there has been, or is to be, a significant change. C. The Consultant is required to comply with all Federal, State and local laws and ordinances applicable to the work. . .... 6. PAYMENT BY CITY A. Th~ billings for all serviceSrendered'.pursuarit to. this Agreement shall be submitted mol1thlybyConsuJtantto City and shall be paid by City within thirty (3.0) day~ after receipt Of s~, except~ng~y amoUnts disputed by City,/Ali tasks as spt:cified inPrQposal shall bec:ompktedprior to final pay~ent. ' . .... . A. The DirectorofDevel9pment 'Servi(:es of Cityo~ his designee"sh~l have the right Of general superVision'over all work perfonned by COnsultant and shall . be City's agent_\~ithtespec(toobtai~ing Consultant's compliance herehnder. 'NQ paymentfor any services 'rendered Under this Agreement shall\be' made\ without prior,approval of the Director of Development Services or hisdesignee../\ . .".", . . ", - - . ", . 7. SUPERVISION AND ACCEPT ANCEOFSERVICES . .' .," 8. COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS AND AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Consultant hereby certifies that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or disability. Consultant's hiring practices and employee policies shall comply with applicable Federal, State and local laws. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Recruitment and recruitment advertising, employment, upgrading and promotion. 9. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT A. This Agreement may be tenninated by either party upon thirty (30) days written notice in the event of substantial failure of the other party to perfonn in accordance with the tenns of this Agreement. Each party shall have twenty (20) days following date of such notice within which to - 2 - , Agreement for Professional Services with correct the substantial failure giving rise to such notice, Consultant hereby covenants and agrees that upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, Consultant will preserve and make immediately available to City, or its designated representatives, maps, notes, correspondence, or records related to work paid for by the City and required for its timely completion, and to fully cooperate with City so that the work to be accomplished may continue. Any subsequent use of such inco!l1plete documents shall be at the sole risk of the City and City agre,es1o'hold harmless and indemnify Consultant from any claim, losses(costs, ihcluding A~fJmey's fees, and liability arising out of suchuse'~ ,,', ' B. This Agreemerl,t maybe terminated f~r,th~ convenience of the City upon thirty (30) days written notice t~ Cpn~ltant. Up<m such notice, C01lSuItaiitshaH provtde workpr~uct taCity and Citysh~l compensate Consultant irithemaiiner set forth above. ", '. . , '. . ',. ". "", ., C. Following\the effectiv~date_ Of terminMion of. the, Agreem~nt pursuant to this Section, the Agreement 'shall continue tmtilall obligatiorts arising from such termination are satisfied. ,,' 10. CONTINGENCIES '. ..._","... .., In the event that, due tOi;auses, beyohdthe co,ntrol o(~d without the fault or negligence of Consultant, Consultantfail~ to!lleet'any of its obligations under this Agreement, and such failure shall not't:<mstitute a default in performance, the City may grant to Consultant such extensions of time and make other arrangements or additions, excepting any increase in payment, as may be reasonable under the circumstances. Increases in payment shall be made only under the "changes" provision of the Agreement. \.- II. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR Consultant shall act as an independent contractor in the performance of the services provided for under this Agreement. Consultant shall furnish such services in its own manner and in no respect shall it be considered an agent or employee of the City. 12. ASSIGNMENT OR SUBCONTRACTING Neither this Agreement, nor any portion thereof, may be assigned by Consultant without the written consent of City, Any attempt by Consultant to assign or - 3 - Agreement for Professional Services with subcontract any performance of this Agreement without the ,"TItten consent of the City shall be null and void and shall constitute a breach of this Agreement. 13. NOTICES All official notices relative to this Agreement shall be in \\Titing and addressed to the following representatives of Consultant and City: Consultant City Mr. Jam~sFunk, Director. Develppment Services Department ./ City of San Berriar,... .. diQo .. \ 300 North "D"Street \ \ \.SanBemardiho, CA 92418\ 14. RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARTIES .. ... '. "-.. ... ... ... ... ... '- -'. .....;. "'. Upon termination, or completion of all work under. thisAgreenien~.Consultant will transfer bvmeiship andtitIe to pty of all Pr:ograrns, reports, do6unents, plans and specifications. . 15. ;,.." INDEMNITY ... .... \...... ..... \. "-..', .:.,- ". .... . . . . Consultant shall indbnn:ify,defend. artdholdharrnless{:ityfiom and against any and all claims, demands,suits, actions;prQceedings, judgments, losses, damages, injuries, penalties, costs, expenses (includingahorney's fees) and liabilities, of, by, or with respect to third parties,.':Vhich arise from Consultant's negligent performance of services\ under. this Agreement. Consultant shall not be responsible for, and City shaH indemnify, defend and hold harmless Consultant from and against, any and all claims, demands, suits, actions, proceedings, judgments, losses, damages, injuries, penalties, costs, expenses (including attorneys' fees) and liabilities of, by or with respect to third parties, which arise from the City's negligence. With respect to any and all claims, ~emands, suits, actions, proceedings, judgments, losses, damages, injuries, penalties, costs, expenses (including attorneys' fees) and liabilities of, by or with respect to third parties, which arise from the joint or concurrent negligence of Consultant and City, each party shall assume responsibility in proportion to the degree of its respective fault. 16. LIABILITYIINSURANCE A. Consultant's liability to the City for injury or damage to persons or property arising out of work performed by the Consultant and for which legal liability may be found to rest upon Consultant other than for .4- Agreement for Professio~al Services with professional errors and omissions, shall be a minimum of $1,000,000. For any damage or injury on account of any error, omission or other professional negligence, Consultant's liability shall be limited to a sum not to exceed $50,000 or Consultant's fee, whichever is greater. B. The City will require the Consultant to provide Worker's Compensation and Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, with coverage sufficient to insure the Consultant's liability, as above required; and, such insurance shall include the City, and each of it's offic.eFs;ligents and employees as additional insured with exception toadditi~nal insur~ under Worker's Compensation. / ....~ . - \ -- ...... C. Consultant shall provide evideilce of insuraiice~it!t ~.. 10-day notice to City ofterminatiorio'i;~aterial change.. . ] 7. V ALInITY' \ Should any provisionhereinbe1ound Or deemed t~ bein~alid, Ihis.Agreement shall be conStruei:f' ~ riofcontaintng such\Pr:ovisioJ.1, and all other .provisions which are otherwiSe lawt'ulshall remain in fulj. force and effect, and tdthis end the provisions ofthisA~eement are declared to be severable. 18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT II 1/ . '. 0... '. . . .," This Agreement represeritsthe entireandintegratcd understanding between the parties hereto and supersedes all. priorC:llld' contemporaneous negotiations, representations, understandings and Agreements, whether written or oral, with respect to the subject matter thereof. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed hyboth parties. - 5 - \" ~ ' . Agreement for Professional Services .....ith IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date shown below. Date: CONSULTANT by: Signa~re ." Date: \ PrintNarnerritle \ - CITYOFSAN BERNARDINO <- by: _ Judith Valles . Mayor \ \ '" 'City M San Bernardin"\? '. A TrEST: " " \......- Rachel Clark, City Clerk Approved as to form and legal content: James F. Penman City Attorney By: III - 6 - Exhibit 2 '. 'f' "~.'...~..". ..,;.... ~~, . .. '"-~. :,"{;'~ ., '/ ." /' ,,/ ",.{-- .... N ..-'/'."~.., ,,~,,~,:7l:f;. ;:t".,:c., .~f>" ",~P/ . ~')~)''''~';~'';' c. . ';.;c.,.,. /" . --e ',' - ~.,~ ,_;i:,.:>~-:,. -. 31'::= :\ " ':.>:'-'_ : ~..-'.~,,;,,_>~<::~' J"./J'- j;, \_~:~~f.?, "_;:::,:~<~~ / ~./O\ - . _:",~~..__-_"";;'-'_", ;-'::: ~~:~~'-.,_/J , " :1:ij;"~l:'~.~ --,/ ., . - .'" . .....-~... Jo." :::-.-..., ,..... ..-....._~~.~.t;.,..'~..~. i, .. .....,,'"-.. .' ".. <'" "'., ':,j> er" , -..;. '-............. ..- ., ,..' . :'<>'z,V /'" t}' "'-~. . .,' /' 1f:~~~l~,' ..' -:: ", - ..-.:.~,~.(; "1". '-" "'--.- ,,L- . fa' . I.. ""t;' ....:> ..,. ~- ... 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LOCAL TEAM: The Team is comprised of local San Bernardino firms, and has extensive specialized expertise in all aspects of the services required to prepare and obtain approval from Caltrans/FHW A and City of a combined PSR/PR and Environmental Clearance for the construction of a loop ramp from westbound University Parkway onto southbound 1-215 Freeway. .'t1.I"l"U~lI.":I. lU.l.;r.\~lII'1("'i'II'.,ft.,{"':'1I1.11 crT\' 010' SA,."'lIlERNA.JlDINO .I~I:'\L""" ."UISTJIlA,TIQ.<lo; (1':1l11n<.'~n: :0~J'I') 1..:1 fY 01- S,s.-" IIEH"'-\Rh,...O 1Il',.....:..-.....'U(.hllt~ItU' / Iltlllll "I. ~~~::.::~:~=:~=~: ~ ';:-..::~ ~:.;:::'::.:::"~~_...=.,~~...,..:~~; I ~:::;:':=:::-~-: =:,:,:.:~.'7.::..:~~;:;: :C:"":,~,~',::' :.~ '-"1 I \j ~'"'< I ,,,,,-,,,""^,,,,,, ''''^~ ~';_'" I ,",'.,nc" ,'G""",,,,WCillllill!t!iJU ;. 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'rIlA'/l.11 LOCAL KNOWLEDGE AND PROJECT UNDERSTANDING: The Team understands the complex issues that will be involved in this project. This interchange is used as primary access by a number of businesses (Walmart, The Sun News Paper, Offices, Retail and Shopping Center east of Interchange), University of San Bernardino (which has approximately 15,000 students and is planning to expand the student body to 25,000 in the next 10 years), and several thousand area residents. The proposed loop ramp will provide the much needed operational enhancement to improve the level of service for current traffic conditions as well as for the future proposed development (such as Culligan Development-1.2 m SF distribution center, Lowes, Sun Expansion and other potential developments). There are number of issues that will be analyzed to develop the most efficient and cost effective alternative with minimum impacts. PSRJPR for 1.215/Univers' Parkwa Loo Ram PROPOSAL, Executive Summa ,Pa e 1 TYLIN translech Submmec ,!I ~f Right-at-Way: The loop ramp may impact a portion of the Walmart parking lot, and may require the full take of Jack-in-the-Box. While extra parking spaces were provided, Walmart's sales and patronage have exceeded forecasts, and the parking lot is fully utilized. Taking parking spaces from Walmart will have adverse impacts on their business. Therefore, it is important to develop a design that would minimize parking removal on Walmart lot. This can be achieved in a number of ways, including, but not limited to: · Using the minimum allowable radius for the loop ramp. · Constructing retaining walls to eliminate slope requirements. · Reconfiguring Walmart parking lot. Also, while it appears unavoidable, the loop ramp design must look into all possible options to keep Jack-in-the-Box at this location. A full take and relocation of this store may run into millions depending upon their revenues. It is possible that their revenues have increased and will substantially increase due to Walmart. This would result in higher costs to the City for full take and relocation of Jack-in-the Box. Some of the alternatives to analyze would include: · If feasible, developing a desi9n to avoid removal of Jack-in-the-Box. · Exploring possibilities to redesign the building and maintain the business, which may include coordinating with Walmart for shared parking areas, relocating Jack- in-the-Box to Walmart, etc. . Exploring cost efficient alternatives to find a comparable location for Jack-in-the- Box to avoid paying high loss of business/goodwill/relocation costs, which may include finding a place on the San Bernardino University Campus, adjacent areas, etc. Construction Staging, Traffic Control: Traffic will be impacted during construction of the project improvements. Construction impacts will be mitigated through development of a well conceived TMP (Traffic Management Plan) that will be included in the PSR/PR. In addition, a stage plan will be developed to allow the southbound exit ramp to be maintained in operation during construction. Existing Conditions/Uti/ities/DWR Line and Easement: As part of the PSR/PR development, we will also prepare a utility plan showing location of all existing utilities, and identify potential conflicts and prepare loop ramp alignment to avoid/minimize such conflicts. One of the major utility lines-in the vicinity is the DWR water line (approximately 10' pipe with 100' easement). The DWR line runs along University Parkway. While no conflict is anticipated with the proposed loop ramp improvements, we will coordinate with DWR to ensure that we receive any clearances that may be required for the construction. Environmental: Environmental Clearance is a critical element of the combined PSR/PR to enable the City to proceed with the design phase and subsequently construct the loop ramp. The PSR/PR would not be approved without having environmental clearance, including a NEPA Categorical Exclusion and a CEQA Categorical Exemption. As part of our scope of work, we will provide reports and TYLlN /rans/ech research necessary, including completing the Environmental Significance Checklist, as early as possible, for Caltrans to make the determination that a Categorical Exclusion for this project is appropriate. However, if the review of this data reveals the necessity to take additional steps to obtain the environmental clearance for the project, and a Categorical Exclusion is not possible, an appropriate scope would be developed for the additional environmental tasks that may be necessary. Design Standards and Policies: The Highway Design Manual establishes uniform policies and procedures to carry out the highway design functions of Caltrans. As stated in the forward of the Highway design Manual, many of the instructions given in this manual are subject to amendment as conditions and experience seem to warrant. Special situations may call for variation from policies and procedures, subject to Caltrans Division of Design approval, or such other approval as may be specifically provided for. In the development of transportation projects, social, economic, and environmental effects must be considered fully along with technical issues so that final decisions are made in the best overall public interest. The Highway Design Manual provides a guide for the engineers to exercise sound judgment in applying standards, consistent with the above philosophy, in the design of projects. Chapter 80 of the Highway Design manual states: The philosophy provides for use of lower standards when such use best satisfies the concerns of a given situation. Because design standards have evolved over many years, many existing highways do not conform fully with current standards. It is not intended that current manual standards be applied retroactively to all existing State highways; such is neither warranted nor economically feasible. Loop Ramp Design Considerations for this project: Normally, loop ramps have one lane and shoulders unless a second lane is needed for capacity or ramp metering purposes. It is anticipated that this loop ramp will have one lane, because the existing 1- 215 southbound on-ramp will remain allowing freeway access for the eastbound traffic on University Parkway, and traffic volumes would not require a second lane on the loop ramp. Per the Highway Design Manual, radii for loop ramps normally range from 45 m to 60 m, and curve radii of less than 35 m should be avoided. In summary, it may be a feasible alternative to design a loop ramp with 35 m radius to minimize the right-ot-way take area. PROJECT MANAGER'S EXPERIENCE WITH CAL TRANS, DISTRICT 8 ON SIMILAR PROJECTS: Our Project MangerlEngineer, Mr. Gonzalez has more than 14 years ot engineering experience, of which 12 years are with Caltrans District 8, in the planning and design of transportation facilities, encompassing urban and interstate highways and freeways. He has extensive experience with all phases of Caltrans' Project Development Procedures, including preparation of numerous Project Study Reports, Project Reports, Design Exception Fact Sheets, and other project approval documents. Some of similar projects where he served as Project Manager, include: · La Sierra Interchange at SR-91 (Project Manager for preparation of PSR) PSRlPR for J-21SlUniversit Parkwa Loo Ramp PROPOSAL, Executive Summa ,Pa e 3 Subrtlnt:": to -~ '-~~. TVLlN Irans/ech Submirte-.:::: 10 .~ ~~~. . . . . . . . . . . . . ;~;.-' Main Street Interchange at SR-91 (Project Manager for preparation of PSR, PA&ED, and final design) PSR for Main and ~d Streets at SR-1 (Project Manager for a PSR for construction of locally sponsored improvements to the SR-1 Freeway) SR-60 HOV Lanes (Project Manager for preparation of PSR, PA&ED, and final design) SR-60 HOV and Mixed Flow Lanes (Project Manager for preparation of PSR, PA&ED, and final design) Nason Interchange at SR-60 (Project Manager for preparation of PSR, PA&ED, and final design) Valley Way Interchange at SR-60 (Project Manager for preparation of PSR, PA&ED, and final design) SR-91 Auxiliary Lanes (Project Manager for preparation of PSR, PA&ED, and final design) Van Buren Interchange SR-91 (Project Manager for PR, Environmental Document, and Geometric Approval Drawings) 60/91/215 Interchange (Project Manager for planning, project approval, and final design of the 60/91/215 "Riverside" Interchange) SR-91 HOV Lanes (Project Manager of a multidiscipline team for the addition of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes along SR-91 in downtown Riverside) Magnolia Interchange Modification at SR-91 (Project Manager for construction of ramp modifications at the Magnolia/I-15 Interchange) Soto Interchange Modification at 1-10 (Technical Project Manager for ramp modifications at the Soto/l-1 0 interchange) EXPERIENCE WITH FHWA PROCESSING: Since 1-215 is a Federal facility, the work must comply with FHWA requirements. This includes gdming approval of a MAR, PSR/PR and NEPA. Failure to identify the items to be prepared for FHWA compliance in early project development stages can lead project delays. The Team has extensive experience with Federal requirements on this type of projects. We have prepared MAR's that have been approved at Washington DC. More specifically, our Project Manager/Engineer Mr. Gonzales has worked with the FHWA representative Mr. Tay Dam on processing similar projects previously, and is extremely familiar with the requirements. EXPERTISE AND APPROACH: Our expertise includes structural, civil, transportation and traffic engineering, environmental, right-of-way engineering, surveying, utility mapping and public relations, which are various expertises that will be necessary to complete this assignment successfully. Our team also has extensive experience in working with Caltrans/FHWA, which is the primary agency that will review and approve the PSR/PR. The Team has worked on a number of similar projects and provided consulting services from concept development to design through construction, including design, project PSRlPR for 1.2151University Parkwa Loa Ram PROPOSAL, Executive Summa ,Pa e 4 TVLIN Iranslech Sub'Tlme-J Ie ~ ..~- management, value engineering, constructability review, plan check, construction management, inspection, federal fund management, and coordination with Caltrans, utility companies, and other regulatory agencies. Our record keeping and communication flow system is unsurpassed. Throughout the project, you will receive project updates from us by telephone and by written progress reports. You will be aware of what is going on at all times. As our staff serve as Consultant City Engineers for a number of Cities, we understand the importance of being aware of the progress and issues, so that if questions are asked by City Manager/Council Members/Public, you have the information promptly. Our approach is to provide proactive management to control every aspect of a project in detail to identify potential issues and problems in advance and take corrective actions before they become problems. This requires extensive hands-on knowledge, experience and management skills of the people involved in managing and inspecting the project. As you will see in our proposal, our team members have extensive experience and proven track record in managing such complex projects and bringing them to a completion on time and budget. Our staff members have educational background and are licensed and certified as engineers and inspectors. Value engineering is an important element in our approach, and is considered as a continuous and evolving function throughout the entire project development process. Value engineering is treated as an integral part of developing design criteria and ultimate incorporation into the project plans, specifications and estimates. Integrating value engineering throughout the project significantly reduces the chance of a major design alternative being identified by a "value engineering team" after the project is designed, which would cause a tremendous redesign effort and considerable time delays. QC/QA is also an important process in our project management. This process provides an objective review of the work done with a different set of eyes. Our extensive in- house quality assurance and quality control (QC/QA) program is designed to prevent design errors and construction change orders. In conclusion, our scope of work includes performing all necessary tasks to prepare and obtain approval from Caltrans/FHWA and City of a combined PSRlPR and Environmental Clearance for the construction of a loop ramp from westbound University Parkway onto southbound 1-215 Freeway. Our staff and resources are ready to commence with the project with your notice. PSRJPR for 1-2151University Parkway Loop Ramp , PROPOSAL, Executive Summa ,Pa e 5 TYLlN Iranslech SUb~J l~j Section 2: SCOPE OF WORK 2.A. PROJECT GOAL The scope of services for this project is to prepare and obtain approval from Caltrans/FHW A and City of a combined PSR/PR (Project Study Report/Project Report) and Environmental Clearance for the construction of a loop ramp from westbound University Parkway onto southbound 1-215 Freeway. The construction of the loop ramp will result in the elimination of left turn movement from westbound University Parkway onto existing southbound 1-215 Freeway onramp. PSRlPR for 1-215/University Parkwa Loo Ram PROPOSAL, Seo e of Work - Pa e 6 ;rv:~IN fans ech SU~iiC 2.8. PSR/PR PROCESS The approved Combined PSR/PR is the authorization to enter into a pre-approved cooperative or highway improvement agreement for the design and construction of the State highway. The report documents agreement on the design concept, design scope, schedule and estimated cost of a project involving State highways. Caltrans PDPM (Project Development Procedures Manual) describes the policies and procedures for State highway project development. The process The Combined Project Study Report/Project Report (Combined PSR/PR) was developed in an effort to streamline the project development process for non complex, non controversial projects on State highways that are 100 percent funded by others. It applies to projects that have an estimated construction cost over $1,000,000 for work within the existing or to be dedicated State right of way. The Combined PSR/PR eliminates the separate processing of a PSR and should expedite project delivery. It constitutes project approval to proceed with design and as such serves as the Project Report. A Combined PSR/PR may be used for projects funded by others if the project complies with the following criteria: . Project is not capacity increasing (will not add through-mixed-flow lanes, other than short gap closures). . Project qualifies as a Categorical Exemption (if Caltrans will be the Lead Agency for the CEQA). . There must be only one "build" alternative. OR The local agency is the Lead Agency for Environmental Clearance and has filed a Notice of Determination (NOD). . Exceptions to mandatory and advisory design standards shall be approved prior to approval of the Combined PSR/PR. Any nonstandard features identified after approval of the Combined PSR/PR shall be approved prior to approval of the contract plans by the State, and prior to issuance of the encroachment permit. . No right of way acquisition by Caltrans or Relocation Assistance Program (RAP) involvement. . No California Transportation Commission (CTC) approval required for route adoption or new public road connections to access controlled highways. PSRlPR for 1-215/Universit Parkway Loop Ramp PROPOSAL, Seo e of Work. Pa e 7 ;rv.~IN fans ech Submlned 10 i~ L~ . Exceptions to Caltrans encroachment policy shall be approved prior to approval of the Combined PSR/PR. A Combined PSR/PR may generally be used for the following types of noncomplex, noncontroversial projects: . channelization and restriping . widening, curbs and gutters . auxiliary and turning lanes . signal installation or modification . ramp modifications . landscaping . minor vertical and horizontal realignments . retaining walls . most interchange modifications . overcrossings or undercrossings that are not part of an interchange. The time needed to review and approve the Combined PSR/PR will depend on the completeness, scope, and complexity of the work. If a Combined PSR/PR is appropriate, the application is not considered complete until the approval of the PSR/PR. Once approved, the combined PSR/PR is the authorization to enter into a pre-approved cooperative or highway improvement agreement with the local agency funding the improvement, for the design and construction of the improvement. The following is a flow chart for PSR process. PSRlPR for 1-215/University Parkwa Loo Ramp PROPOSAL, Seo of Work - Pa e 8 "NLIN !,:mc/pl'h Submlnec !() .~ ~~: FLOWCHART FOR THE PREPARATION OF PROJECT STUDY REPORTS ( Entity Prepares PrOject pnonry Ust ) TIME LINE CE NC EISIEIR (Calendar Days) 7 15 30" CT PM meets 'Mlh Entity to review PROCESS. and agr"" on SCOPE. & ST ANDARDS 7 60 PSR Preparalion Assemble basic PDT. Perform Englnee'"lng 76 140 Studies Develop Alternatives Prellffilnary Environmental Evaluation, Cost Estimates Schedule. Fact Sheet. Draft Co-Op Agreement " .. .. 10 21 7 DIstrict Review 30 60 .. . (comments on PSR Wlthm 60 Days) 14 14 15 30" District DIrector Approves 177 days (6 Months) 3 77 days (13 Months) . Informalion In ( ) applIes to other than CT prepared PSRS .. Maximum time oenoo Identified In statutes ~ote TImes sholMl are "tyPiCal" and may be )ooger or shorter depending ur;on prOject complexity PSRlPR for 1.215lUniversity Parkway Loo Ram PROPOSAL, Seo e of Work. Pa e 9 TYLIN Iranslech 2.C. OUTLINE AND FORMAT OF PSRJPR The Combined PSR/PR must be prepared and submitted using the outline included in Caltrans PDPM as follows: COVER SHEET All Combined PSR/PRs should have a standard cover sheet to provide project identification information and signatures. Information to be provided includes the following: .- ......, APPLICANT PORTION . Applicant Name of agency or organization submitting permit proposal. . Date . Date of submittal . District-County-Route-Kilometer Post (Post Mile) [Dist-Co-Rte-KP(PM)] The Kilometer Post should be given to the nearest O. 1 kilometer; if the project is 0.2 kilometers or more in length, give both the beginning and ending Kilometer Posts. Post Miles should follow the Kilometer Posts if needed for continuity of file references or other reasons. . Prepared by Name of individual who prepared this report and who should be contacted regarding the proposal. . Title Title of individual preparing the proposal. . Brief Project Description A brief written description of the project limits that corresponds to the Kilometer Posts given above and ties the limits to commonly known physical features on the ground that can be identified on available mapping. . Registered Engineer Stamp The Combined PSRlPR must be prepared by a California registered civil engineer. The stamp or seal and signature must be placed on the first page of the report, in the space provided. The stamp and signature is that of the registered engineer representing the local agency or applicant and who is in responsible charge of the proposed project. CAL TRANS PORTION . Permit Number (If appropriate) Permit number assigned to permit application by District Permit Office. . EA The multiphase Expenditure Authorization (EA) , using the "0" phase for the project. However, if the project is an encroachment permit project, as defined in Chapter 2. Section 5, costing $1 million or less, for which a PEER is not appropriate, the charges should be treated as for an encroachment permit project. An encroachment permit EA should be used to charge costs for the PSRlPR for 1-215/University Parkway Loop Ram PROPOSAL, Seo of Work - Pa e 10 Subr:1ltted t'J ~ l~lfnriI,; lYLIN /ransJech Su:;,mlr.e: .0 ';I ~~. permit review process as spelled out in Chapter 2 of the Encroachment Permits Manual. . Caltrans Responsible Unit The unit source code of the registered engineer in the functional unit assigned to review the project, or the unit source code of the Caltrans Special Funded Projects Coordinator or the Caltrans Project Manager. . Project Manager Recommendation The signature of the Project Manager recommending approval and indicating that all needed engineering and environmental studies have been completed. . Environmental Status A statement signed by the Environmental Branch Chief with the appropriate box checked indicating the environmental status of the process. . Right of Way Statement A statement signed by the District Division Chief for Right of Way indicating the review of the right-of-way information contained in the PR and the R/W data sheet attached to it, and a finding that the data is complete, current and accurate. . Project Approval The approval of the State highway portion of the project with the appropriate box checked, signed and dated by the District Director or by a District Division Chief to whom that authority has been officially delegated. Indicate the title or position of the individual who signs. Indicate which local agency approved the EIR or NO if appropriate. The date of signing becomes the official project approval date for considering the application to be complete. The approval is the authorization to enter into any described preapproved Cooperative or Highway Improvement Agreement, as appropriate, for the design and construction of the State Highway. REPORT Section 1. Proposal Describe the proposal, estimated cost, and schedule for completion. Section 2. Existing Facility Describe the existing highway facility and the impact of proposed work on future State highway operation and safety, as-well as future maintenance costs and responsibilities. Section 3. Deficiencies Describe the deficiencies or concerns being addressed. Discuss any issues and adjacent land-use proposals. Section 4. Environmental Status Discuss the environmental status. If a city, county, or other agency is involved in environmental process, attach the approved copy of the Categorical Exemption Determination, Negative Declaration or Environmental Impact Report, and if a NOD is required to be filed, the date of such filing. If Caltrans is the lead agency for CEQA, PSRlPR for '-215IUniversily Parkway Loop Ramp PROPOSAL, Seo e of Work - Pa e 11 TYLIN Iranslech Subf"'llf1ed to ~ "'!~ attach an Environmental Significance Checklist, to assist Caltrans in making the environmental determination. If Federal environmental approval is required, this approval shall be obtained prior to approval of the Encroachment Permit. Section 5. Traffic And Accident Data Traffic and accident data shall be provided for projects that have the potential to impact State highway capacity, safety, or that reduce Caltrans flexibility to provide for future capacity. The traffic data should provide current and forecasted (design year) values for Average Annual Daily Traffic (MDT), peak hours, and peak-hour directional split. (Include percentage of trucks, if appropriate.) Caltrans will provide the most recent three-year accident history upon request. The accident data should appear in the report as follows: LOCATION TOTAL ACTUAL RATES ! AVERAGE RATES NOOF (KP to KP) ACC. (per million vehicle kilometers) (per million vehicle kilometers) F' I F + I .. I Total'" F' I F + I .. I Total'" I I I I . Fatalilies .. Fatalities plus Injuries ... All reported accidents Section 6. Traffic Signals If new or revised traffic signals are involved, discuss the following: . Signal warrants . Capacity analysis . Safety analysis . Ownership and maintenance provisions Section 7. Non Standard Design Features If nonstandard mandatory and/or advisory design features are involved, discuss any exceptions requested. Provide date of Fact Sheet approval. Section 8. Impact On Railroads Discuss any railroad involvement. Section 9. Impact On Utilities Discuss any impact on utilities. Exceptions to Caltrans encroachment policy shall be approved prior to approval of the Combined PSR/PR. Section 10. Structures Describe any proposed work on, or around, existing structures. Section 11. Highway Planting Describe any proposed new or replacement highway planting, or the extent of existing planting that will be removed. Section 12. Permits Discuss status of any required permits from other agencies relating to the proposed work within the State right of way. PSRlPR for 1.2151Universily Parkwa Loo Ram PROPOSAL, Seo e of Work. Pa e 12 TYLlN /':In,,I,,,,}, Subm1ttee to ~ _._____J Section 13. Right Of Way Required Describe the need for, and the status of, any additional right of way to be acquired for State highway purposes. Section 14. Hazardous Materials If dedicated right of way, excavation, and/or structure demolition or modification are involved, discuss potential hazardous materials and attach an Initial Site Assessment (ISA). Section 15. Remarks Discuss any additional items that are important to the project. If significant construction delays are anticipated, discuss mitigating construction traffic handling practices, such as lane closures, detours, and work-hour restrictions. Attachments The following attachments shall be included with the Combined PSR/PR: . Appropriate maps (location, geometric, etc.) . Typical cross section(s) . Appropriate environmental documentation, as outlined above . PR Cost Estimate (see PDPM Chapter 20, Section 2, Article 5 and Appendix AA) . Executed Preapproved Cooperative or Highway Improvement and Escrow Agreement . Signal Warrants, if appropriate . Right of Way Data Sheet, if appropriate (see PDPM Appendix JJ) . Initial Site Assessment, if appropriate PSRlPRfor 1-215/University Parkway Loop Ramp PROPOSAL, Seo e of Work - Pa e 13 TYLIN Iranslech Subrn!ttea ~c ,a ,...~. 2.0. IMPORTANT ISSUES The Team understands the complex issues that will be involved in this project. This interchange is used as primary access by a number of businesses (Walmart, The Sun News Paper, Offices, Retail and Shopping Center east of Interchange;, University of San Bernardino (which has approximately 15,000 students and is planning to expand the student body to 25,000 in the next 10 years), and several thousand area residents. The proposed loop ramp will provide the much needed operational enhancement to improve the level of service for current traffic conditions as well as for the future proposed development (such as Culligan Development-1.2 m SF distribution center, Lowes, Sun Expansion and other potential developments). The loop ramp construction will also present challenges and impacts on existing conditions. There are number of issues that will be analyzed to develop the most efficient and cost effective alternative with minimum impacts. Right-of-Way Takes The loop ramp may impact a portion of the Walmart parking lot, and may require the full take of Jack-in-the-Box. While extra parking spaces were provided, Walmart's sales and patronage have exceeded forecasts, and the parking lot is fully utilized. Taking parking spaces from Walmart will have adverse impacts on their business. Therefore, it is important to develop a design that would minimize parking removal on Walmart lot. This can be achieved in a number of ways, including, but not limited to: · Using the minimum allowable radius for the loop ramp. · Constructing retaining walls to eliminate slope requirements. · Reconfiguring Walmart parking lot. Also, while it appears unavoidable, the loop ramp design must look into all possible options to keep Jack-in-the-Box at this location. A full take and relocation of this store may run into millions depending upon their revenues. It is possible that their revenues have increased and will substantially increase due to Walmart. This would resul.Un higher costs to the City for full take and relocation of Jack-in-the Box. Some of the alternatives to analyze would include: · If feasible, developing a design to avoid removal of Jack-in-the-Box. · Exploring possibilities to redesign the building and maintain the business, which may include coordinating with Walmart for shared parking areas, relocating Jack- in-the-Box to Walmart, etc. · Exploring cost efficient alternatives to find a comparable location for Jack-in-the- Box to avoid paying high loss of business/goodwill/relocation costs, which may include finding a place on the San Bernardino University Campus, adjacent areas, etc. PSR/PR for 1-215lUniversily Parkway Loop Ram PROPOSAL, Sea e of Work. Pa e 14 TYLlN /rans/ech Subrr'1!!t~ to :a ~-~; Construction Staging and Traffic Control Traffic will be severely impacted during construction of the project improvements. In particular, the existing southbound exit ramp will need to be completely eliminated in order to construct the proposed southbound partial cloverleaf (par-clo) ramps. Construction impacts can be mitigated through development of a well conceived TMP (Traffic Management Plan) that will be included in the PSR/PR. In addition, a stage plan will be developed to allow the southbound exit ramp to be maintained in operation during construction. This concept will be incorporated in the PSR/PR and GAD's. Existing Conditions/Utilities/DWR Line and Easement As part of the PSR/PR development, we will also prepare a utility plan showing location of all existing utilities, and identify potential conflicts and prepare loop ramp alignment to avoid/minimize such conflicts. One of the major utility lines in the vicinity is the DWR water line (approximately 10' pipe with 100' easement). The DWR line runs along University Parkway. While no conflict is anticipated with the proposed loop ramp improvements, we will coordinate with DWR to ensure that we receive any clearances that may be required for the construction. Design Standards and Policies The Highway Design Manual establishes uniform policies and procedures to carry out the highway design functions of Caltrans. As stated in the forward of the Highway design Manual, many of the instructions given in this manual are subject to amendment as conditions and experience seem to warrant. Special situations may call for variation from poiicies and procedures, subject to Caltrans Division of Design approval, or such other approval as may be specifically provided for. The manual is not a textbook or a substitute for engineering knowledge, experience, or judgment. The Project Development process described in the manual seeks to provide a degree of mobility to users of the transportation system that is in balance with other values. In the development of transportation projects, social, economic, and environmental effects must be considered fully along with technical issues so that final decisions are made in the best overall public interest. Attention should be given to such considerations as: · Need for safe and efficient transportation. · Attainment of community goals and objectives. · Needs of low mobility and disadvantaged groups. · Costs of eliminating or minimizing adverse effects on natural resources, environmental values, public services, aesthetic values, and community and individual integrity. · Planning based on realistic financial estimates. PSRJPR for '-215/University Parkway Loop Ramp PROPOSAL, Seo e of Work. Pa e 15 rv~IN rans ech SubrT"ned Ie ,a ~~ · The cost, ease, and safety of maintaining whatever is built. Proper consideration of these items requires that a facility be viewed from the perspectives of the user, the nearby community, and larger statewide interests. For the user, efficient travel and safety are paramount concerns. At the same time, the community often is more concerned about local aesthetic, social, and economic impacts. The general population, however, tends to be interested in how successfully a project functions as part of the overall transportation system and how large a share of available capital resources it consumes. The Highway Design Manual provides a guide for the engineers to exercise sound judgment in applying standards, consistent with the above philosophy, in the design of projects. Chapter 80 of the Highway Design manual states: The philosophy provides for use of lower standards when such use best satisfies the concerns of a given situation. Because design standards have evolved over many years, many existing highways do not conform fully with current standards. It is not intended that current manual standards be applied retroactively to all existing State highways; such is neither warranted nor economically feasible. Structures Overview The University Parkway Undercrossing is a single span, cast-in-place structure carrying 1-215 over the roadway. Vertical clearance over University is limited (currently 15'-1"). Primary issues with regard to the existing bridge include: . The bridge site is located in an area known to be subject to fault rupture, as discussed below . The tall abutments behind the sidewalks on University will limit potential widening of the roadway. . Limited vertical clearance will make widening of the structure more difficult, although it will be feasible to accomplish widening by use of precast girders or constructing on high falsework and lowering into place. . Construction impacts on existing traffic must be considered. Fault Ruoture The University Avenue Undercrossing is located in a transitional zone between the San Jacinto and San Andreas faults. This area has shown historic evidence of ground surface rupture due to earthquake faulting, thus the bridge analysis will need to include evaluation of this threat, and develop potential mitigation measures if needed. TYLin International and Earth Mechanics, Inc. pioneered this issue for Caltrans during design of the SR210/l-215 Interchange just south of this location. Earth Mechanics also addressed it during their geotechnical investigation for the nearby State StreeUUniversity Avenue Grade Separation. To evaluate this issue, a study of historic data (aerial photos, etc.) can be conducted to identify any indicators of possible fault rupture hazard. Depending on the results of this PSRlPR for 1.215lUniversity Parkway Loop Ram PROPOSAL, Seo e of Work. Pa e 16 lYLIN Iranslech Submlttea :0 ,~ ~~j study, various mitigation or retrofit strategies can be considered. The bridge studies conducted for the overall PSR/PR will include assessment of rupture potential and analysis/documentation as appropriate for this stage of project development, and as needed to satisfy City and Caltrans concerns. Structures Aooroach For PSR/PR's, the primary work product for structures is the Advance Planning Study (APS), with its accompanying cost estimate. The APS serves a vital role in early project development, by identifying feasible structure types, establishing control for horizontal and vertical geometry, and providing accurate cost estimates for project planning. An APS will be prepared for the geometric alternative being considered, in accordance with the requirements in Caltrans' Bridge Memo to Designers 1-8. Goals of this effort will be to develop a viable structural solution for the site, and to prepare accurate construction cost estimates. ........ As-built drawings, bridge maintenance records, and other record data for the existing structures will be gathered and analyzed. For preparation of the APS, evaluation will be made of such issues as: . Fault Rupture · Span length · Structure depth · Falsework opening . Abutment locations · Horizontal and vertical clearance · Stage construction · Sight constraints · Foundation conditions · Utility Requirements · Construction time Effort will be made to identify and prevent potential structural conflicts with the proposed ramp alternative, and to develop cost-effective, constructible solutions. Wherever possible, recommendations will be made for geometric adjustments that would reduce or simplify structures work. Utilizing Caltrans' Bridge Advance Planning Studies Guide, square foot cost factors will be used to develop cost estimates for the structure. The APS drawing and cost estimate will be submitted for review and concurrence by the Caltrans Structures Liaison. Upon approval, they will be incorporated into the PSR/PR document. PSRlPR for J.21SlUniversit Parkway Loop Ram PROPOSAL, Seo e of Work. Pa e 17 TYLIN Iranslech SUDm'~~:G ~ ...~- Soils Our soils subconsultant EMI will visit the project site to view the topography and other physical conditions. No intrusive geotechnical field investigations will be performed. EMI will review available logs of exploratory borings drilled for the existing bridge at the University Parkway/I-215 interchange. Geotechnical Evaluation. EMI will address general geologic conditions and hazards and favorable or unfavorable geotechnical conditions as they relate to the proposed improvements and design alternatives, based on existing published information. EMI will address: liquefaction potential, seismicity, and seismic hazards including location of nearby faults, controlling fault, and fault rupture. ... .....w. Fault Rupture. EM I is the geotechnical consultant on the State Street/University Parkway grade separation project which is located less than 3000 ft from the subject site. On that grade separation project, the bridge was designed for fault rupture. We anticipate that fault rupture will also become a critical design issue on this project. As a result, we propose a lineament analysis. This analysis will be conducted to evaluate whether there are any features in the project area that could indicate the presence of active geologic earthquake faults capable of producing ground surface rupture. This evaluation will be conducted by analyzing stereographic aerial photographs. Based on our experience on past projects (with fault rupture), it is likely that three options will be presented in which one of those options will be implemented during PS&E. These three options could be (1) fault rupture is not an issue, (2) fault rupture is an issue and existing data can be extrapolated to the subject site for design and (3) fault rupture is an issue and site-specific trenching and/or geophysical survey will be required. Caltrans is very much aware of this fault rupture issue along 1-215 and we anticipate that there will be interaction with Caltrans and any decision on the design criteria will require approval by Caltrans. Letter Report. EMI will prepare a letter report presenting the findings from our site visit and review of available geotechnical information. The letter report will provide general geotechnical information and how geotechnical conditions relate to the proposed improvements including results of the fault rupture study. The content of this letter report will be useful for the environmental document. Preliminary Foundation Report (PFR) to Support Advanced Planninq Study (APS). The bridge widening will require a Preliminary Foundation Report (PFR) in support of the APS. The following scope of work will be performed in order to produce the PFR. An idealized soil profile and design strength parameters for foundation analysis will be developed based on existing subsurface data. We will determine the causative fault and distance between the causative fault and bridge site(s) using the 1996 Caltrans Seismic Hazard Map. The peak bedrock acceleration based on a maximum credible earthquake event and the resulting ARS curve will be developed. We will also address the potential of fault rupture. PSRlPR for 1-215/University Parkway Loop Ramp PROPOSAL, Seo of Work - Pa e 18 TYLlN Iranslech Subm mee !c .~ ~-~' Using the soil profile and strength parameters, we will provide preliminary foundation type and foundation design data for bridge widening.' For spread footings, we will provide allowable and ultimate soil bearing capacities, frictional coefficient and passive soil resistance. For pile foundations, we will estimate the required pile length based on preliminary axial demands provided by you. The above data will be presented in a memorandum known as a PFR. The content and format of the PFR will follow Caltrans Guidelines for Foundation Investigations and Reports dated June 2002. Environmental Environmental Clearance is a part of the combined PSR/PR effort to enable the City to proceed with the design phase and subsequently construct the loop ramp from westbound University Parkway onto southbound 1-215 Freeway. The PSR/PR would not be approved without having environmental clearance, including a NEPA Categorical Exclusion and a CEQA Categorical Exemption. As part of our scope of work, we will provide reports and research necessary, including completing the Environmental Significance Checklist, as early as possible, for Caltrans to make the determination that a Categorical Exclusion for this project is appropriate. However, if the review of this data reveals the necessity to take additional steps to obtain the environmental clearance for the project, and a Categorical Exclusion is not possible, an appropriate scope would be developed for the additional environmental tasks that may be necessary. Other tasks not specifically listed in the PSR/PR format, but may be required While not specifically listed in the PSR/PR format, some of the tasks that would be required are: . Fact sheets for exceptions to mandatory standards (needs approval from Caltrans and FHW A) . Fact sheets for exceptions to advisory standards (needs approval from Caltrans onlv) . Geometric Approval Drawings (GAD's) Caltrans approval only . Modified Access Report (MAR) needs Caltrans and FHW A approvals . Advance Planning Studies (APS) if structures are involved and need Caltrans approval . For the environmental process, the first order of work will be to prepare a PEAR (Preliminary Environmental Analysis Report), which will dictate what technical studies are needed (such as Bio, Cultural, Relocation Impact Statement, Noise, Air, Hazardous Waste, Visual Impacts and Water Quality). The PEAR will also determine the type of environmental document. . A utility plan which will show existing utilities that may be impacted and any necessary mitigations and relocations. For example, the Aquaduct in the area has to be identified in relationship to the proposed improvements. PSRlPR for 1-215/Universit Parkway Loo Ramp PROPOSAL, Seo e of Work - Pa e 19 TYLIN Iranslech Suornlned tc .~ L~~J FHWA Processing Since 1-215 is a Federal facility, the work must comply with FHW A requirements. This includes gaining approval of a MAR, PSR/PR and NEPA. Failure to identify the items to be prepared for FHW A compliance in early project development stages can lead to project delays. The Team has extensive experience with Federal requirements on this type of projects. We have prepared MAR's that have been approved at Washington DC. More specifically, our Project Manager/Engineer Mr. Gonzalez has worked with the FHWA representative Mr. Tay Dam on processing similar projects previously, and is extremely familiar with the requirements. Loop Ramp Design Considerations for this project Normally, loop ramps have one lane and shoulders unless a second lane is needed for capacity or ramp metering purposes. It is anticipated that this loop ramp will have one lane, because the existing 1-215 southbound on-ramp will remain allowing freeway access for the eastbound traffic on University Parkway, and traffic volumes would not require a second lane on the loop ramp. Per the Highway Design Manual, radii for loop ramps normally range from 45 m to 60 m. Increasing the radii beyond 60 m is typically not cost effective as the slight increase in design speed is usually outweighed by the increased right of way requirements and the increased travel distance. Curve radii of less than 35 m should also be avoided. it may be a feasible alternative to design a loop ramp with the minimum acceptable radius (35 m per Highway Design Manual) to minimize the right-of-way take area. We have prepared a conceptual layout of the loop ramp with 35 m radius. If this layout is found feasible by FHWA and parking arrangements can be worked out to combine Jack-in-the-Box, Walmart and vacant land areas, there is a potential to keep Jack-in- the-Box in business. A current aerial of the project area (aerial was flown last week) showing existing conditions, and 35 m loop ramp concept are presented on the following pages. It should be noted that this layout is at very conceptual level, and does not represent any promise or commitment by our Team that it would be approved. It should be noted that this layout is at very conceptual level, and does not represent any promise or commitment by our Team that it would be approved. The purpose of the concept layout is to demonstrate our approach that we will look at all feasible alternatives to develop an efficient, cost effective and safe loop ramp layout. In conclusion, our scope of work includes to perform all necessary tasks to prepare and obtain approval from Caltrans/FHWA and City of a combined PSRlPR, and to obtain environmental clearance for the ultimate goal of PA & ED. for the construction of a loop ramp from westbound University Parkway onto southbound 1-215 Freeway. PSRJPR for 1.215/University Parkway Loop Ramp PROPOSAL, Seo e of Work. Pa e 20 TYLIN Irans/ech ExhibIt 3 -rYLIN ~ translech ~ October 15, 2004 Mr. Mark Lancaster, PE Deputy Director/City Engineer City of San Bernardino Development Services Department 300 North "0" Street San Bernardino, CA 92418-0001 Subject: FEE PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES For the preparation of a combined PSR/PR (Project Study Report/Project Report) for 1-215/University Loop On-Ramp and Off-Ramp in the City of San Bernardino Dear Mr. Lancaster: TYLin- Transtech JV in association with Lilburn Corporation (Environmental), MAPCO (Surveying and Mapping). and Earth-Mechanics (Geo-technical Engineering), hereinafter referred to as the Team. is pleased to submit this proposal for the subject project. The Team, comprised of local San Bernardino firms, has extensive specialized expertise in all aspects of the services required to prepare and obtain approval from Caltrans/FHW A and City of a combined PSR/PR for the construction of a loop ramp from westbound University Parkway onto southbound 1-215 Freeway. Our staff and resources are ready to commence with the project with your notice. Contact person for this proposal is Gary Antonucci, Tel: 909-889-8113, or Ali Cayir, Tel: 909-595-8599, Ext. 121. Sincerely, On behalf of the Team ~alNk- Gary Antonucci, PE Ali Cayir. PE TYLin International Transtech F .wPROCESS:PROPOSAL '200424062 58 PREPARATION PSR.PR FOr. ~.2;5 uNIVERSITY LOOP ENTRANCE ,'N SAN8EHN'FEE PRCPSSAL x-: TYLlN FEE PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES For the preparation of a combined PSR/PR (Project Study Report/Project Report) for 1- 215/University Loop On-Ramp and Off-Ramp in the City of San Bernardino Submitted by: TYLin-Transtech JV in association with Lilburn Corporation (Environmental), MAPCO (Survevinq and Mappinq), and Earth-Mechanics (Geo-technical Enqineerinq), Qj ...: Q) FEE PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL Ol Q) Qj III c ENGINEERING SERVICES-For the preparation c '5> Q) OlC III .~ C .- of a combined PSR/PR (Project Study ~ c Ol .;: E ro UJ c Q)"O Hours Amount Report/Project Report) for 1-215/University Loop a. 0 ~<( UJ 0 1])<( '(3 Q) .90 c- - 0 .- ~ On-Ramp and Off-Ramp in the City of San c '0' c- rn 0lC..l & c: Q)u Ci5 <( C ill Bernardino wO U UJf- $175 $150 $135 $115 $90 $60 1 Project Set-up, initiation, info gathering 20 20 20 20 0 50 130 $14,500 2 Surveys/Base Mapping/Utility Search 2 8 20 40 160 80 310 $28,050 3 Traffic Engineering/Studies 2 4 60 40 10 40 156 $16,950 4 Right of Way 2 4 10 0 20 0 36 $4,1 00 5 Drainage 2 4 40 10 10 0 66 $8,400 6 Fact sheets with exceptions to DeSign 4 20 70 100 40 10 244 $28,850 Standards and GAD 7 Structures Advance Planning Study 4 10 10 50 40 10 124 $13,500 8 Transportation Management Plan 4 10 40 20 40 20 134 $14,700 (TMP) 9 Combined PSR/PR 10 40 40 10 10 10 120 $15,800 10 Modified Access Report (MAR) 4 20 20 0 10 0 54 $7,300 11 Project Management, Admin, 100 40 120 0 0 120 380 $46,900 Coordination. QC/QA SUBTOTAL 154 180 450 290 340 340 1754 $199,050 SOILS BY ERATH-MECHANICS $12,000 SURVEYING AND UTILITY MAPPING BY MAPCO $24,000 ENVIRONMENTAL BY L1LBURN (Environmental Significance Checklist for Categorical Exclusion) $10,000 REIMBURSABLES (reproduction. printing) $4,000 TOTAL $249,050 TYLIN r,',ms!ech ** FOR OFFICE USE ONLY - NOT A PUBLIC DOCUMENT ** RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM TRACKING FORM Meeting Date (Date Adopted): 12...-(". <:A Item # Vote: Ayes i ~1 Nays-6 Change to motion to amend original documents 0 I S Resolution # Abstain .er 2o:::A - 383 Absent -er-- Companion Resolutions Null/Void After: G:o days I L- Lt-oS Resolution # On Attachments: 0 Note on Resolution of attachment stored separately: 0 PUBLISH 0 POST 0 RECORD W/COUNTY 0 By: Date Sent to Mayor: Date of Mayor's Signature: Date of Clerk/CDC Signature: 1'2..- 'i - 6 i\- 12. .Q-6l\ Vl.:-<-i - cA Reso. Log Updated: Seal Impressed: g..- W Date MemolLetter Sent for Signature: 1st Reminder Letter Sent: \ 2. - \ 0- 0 <'-\ Date Returned: 2nd Reminder Letter Sent: Not Returned: 0 Request for Council Action & Staff Report Attached: Updated Prior Resolutions (Other Than Below): Updated CITY Personnel Folders (6413,6429,6433, 10584, 10585, 12634): Updated CDC Personnel Folders (5557): Updated Traffic Folders (3985, 8234, 655, 92-389): YesL No By Yes No~ By Yes No~ By Yes NoL By Yes No / By Copies Distributed to: Animal Control 0 EDA 0 City Administrator 0 Facilities 0 City Attorney 6 Finance ff Code Compliance 0 Fire Department 0 Development Services [jf Human Resources 0 Others: Notes: Information Services 0 Parks & Recreation 0 Police Department 0 Public Services 0 Water Department 0 3 Ready to File: Revised 12/18/03 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION From: James Funk, Director Subject: Resolution approving Agreement for Professional Services with TY Lin International to provide a Project Study Report/Project Report and the supporting studies and documents for the University Parkway/Interstate 215 Interchange Southbound Loop entrance ramp project Dept: Development Services Date: NOVember29,e(2)'P'Y File No. MCC Date: December 6, 2004 Synopsis of Previous Council Action: 09/07/2004 Adopted FY 2004-2009 Five Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Recommended Motion: 1) That the Community Development Commission authorize $100,000 of State College Bond Proceeds be utilized for funding the preparation of the Project Study Report/Project Report (PSR/PR) for the University Parkway/Interstate 215 Interchange Loop Ramp Project. 2) Adopt Resolution. -~~+ Contact person: Mark Lancaster, Deputy Director/City Engineer Phone: 3305 Staff Report, Vicinity Map Supporting data attached: Reso.& Agreement Ward: 5 FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $ 249,050.00 Source (Acct. No.) 126-369-5504-7542 Acct. Description: Streets & Street Lighting - 2004-05 CIP Finance: Council Notes: Agenda Item No. IS t.v~ lOr OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK RACHEL G. CLARK, C.M.C. - CITY CLERK 300 North "D" Street. San Bernardino. CA 92418-0001 909.384.5002. Fax: 909.384.5158 www.ci.san-bernardina.ca.us su December 10, 2004 TY Lin International 198 N. Arrowhead Avenue, Suite I San Bernardino, CA 92408 Dear Sir or Madam, At the Mayor and Common Council meeting of December 6, 2004, the City of San Bernardino adopted Resolution 2004-383 - Resolution approving a services agreement with TY Lin International for the preparation of a project study report/project report for the University Parkway/Interstate 215 interchange loop entrance ramp project. Enclosed is one (1) original agreement. Please sign in the appropriate location and return the original agreement to the City Clerk's Office, Attn: Michelle Taylor, P.O. Box 1318, San Bernardino, CA 92402, as soon as possible. Please be advised that the resolution and agreement will be null and void if not executed within 60 days, or by February 4, 2005. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (909)384-5002. Sincerely, ; ~. !\ I 1 .1 ~'" 'j... ,. '"{tI)..cl..I;,,tV 'iJ.L"j Michelle Taylor ) Senior Secretary Enclosure CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADOPTED SHARED VALUES: Integrity. Accountability. Respect for Human Dignity. Honesty 'T='ILIN INTERNATIO~'~AL 3550 Vine Street, Suite 120 Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 788-4688 Fax (951) 788-4988 fE ['- LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL '04 D,-r 21 (1,9:33 To: City of San Bernardino PO Box 1318 San Bernardino, CA 92402 PROJECT NO. ATT SUBJECT UNIVERSITY PARKWAV/I-215 Loop ENTRANCE RAMP PROJECT We are sending the following items via: o Overnight 0 Messenger I:8J US Mail o Hand-Delivered COPIES DATE NO DESCRIPTION 1 12/6/04 - Fully executed copy of Agreement for Professional Services These are transmitted as checked below: D For your review D Approved as submitted D Resubmit _ copies for approval [gJ For your use 0 Approved as noted o Submit _ copies for distribution [gJ As requested D Returned for corrections o Return _ corrected prints D For review and comment DOther Remarks: COpy AIi Cayir, Transtech SIGNED e;A Gary Antonucci