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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
CI'T'Y OF COSTA MESA
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of June, 2012 ("Effective
Date"), by and between the CITY OF COSTA MESA, a municipal corporation ("City"), and
CSG Consultants Inc., 801 Park Center Drive, Santa Ana, Calif. 92705, a California corporation
("Consultant").
WITNESSETH:
A. WHEREAS, City proposes to utilize the services of Consultant as an independent
contractor to CSG Consultants Inc. as more fully described in Consultant's Proposal attached as
Exhibit "A"; and
B. WHEREAS, Consultant represents that it has that degree of specialized expertise
contemplated within California Government Code, Section 37103, and holds all necessary
licenses to practice and perform the services herein contemplated; and
C. WHEREAS, City and Consultant desire to contract for the specific services described in
Exhibit "A" (the "Project") and desire to set forth their rights, duties and liabilities in connection
with the services to be performed; and
D. WHEREAS, no official or employee of City has a financial interest, within the provisions
of California Government Code, Sections 1090-1092, in the subject matter of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions
contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1.0. SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONSULTANT
1.1. Scope of Services. Consultant shall provide the professional services described in
Consultant's Proposal, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein
by this reference.
1.2. Professional Practices. All professional services to be provided by Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided by personnel experienced in their respective fields
and in a manner consistent with the standards of care, diligence and skill ordinarily exercised by
professional consultants in similar fields and circumstances in accordance with sound
professional practices. It is understood that in the exercise of every aspect of its role, within the
scope of work, consultant will be representing the City of Costa. Mesa, and all of its actions,
communications, or other work, during its employment, under this contract is under the direction
of the department. Consultant also warrants that it is familiar with all laws that may affect its
performance of this Agreement and shall advise City of any changes in any laws that may affect
Consultant's performance of this Agreement.
Consultant shall be solely and completely responsible for conditions of the job -site,
including safety of all persons and property during performance of the work, and the Consultant
shall fully comply with all State, Federal and other laws, rules, regulations, and orders relating to
the safety of the public and workers.
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The right of -the Engineer or the City's Representative to conduct construction review or
observation of the Consultant's performance shall not include review or observation of the
adequacy of the Consultant's safety measures in, on, or near the construction site.
Construction materials and equipment may only be stored in streets, roads, or sidewalk areas if
approved by the Engineer.
1.3. Performance to Satisfaction of City. Consultant agrees to perform all the work to
the complete satisfaction of the City and within the hereinafter specified. Evaluations of the
work will be done by the City Clerk or her designee. If the quality of work is not satisfactory,
City in its discretion has the right to:
(a) Meet with Consultant to review the quality of the work and resolve the
matters of concern;
(b) Require Consultant to repeat the work at no additional fee until it is
satisfactory; and/or
(c) Terminate the Agreement as hereinafter set forth
1.4. Warranty. Consultant warrants that it shall perform the services required by this
Agreement in compliance with all applicable Federal and California employment laws including,
but not limited to, those laws related to minimum hours and wages; occupational health and
safety; fair employment and employment practices; workers' compensation insurance and safety
in employment; and all other Federal, State and local laws and ordinances applicable to the
services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City from
and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings, and judgments of every
nature and description including attorneys' fees and costs, presented, brought, or recovered
against City for, or on account of any liability under any of the above-mentioned laws, which
may be incurred by reason of Consultant's performance under this Agreement.
1.5. Non-discrimination. In performing this Agreement, Consultant shall not engage
in, nor permit its agents to engage in, discrimination in employment of persons because of their
race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical handicap, medical condition, marital
status, sexual gender or sexual orientation, except as permitted pursuant to Section 12940 of the
Government Code.
1.6. Non -Exclusive Agreement Consultant acknowledges that City may enter into
agreements with other consultants for services similar to the services that are subject to this
Agreement or may have its own employees perform services similar to those services
contemplated by this Agreement.
1.7. Delegation and Assignment. This is a personal service contract, and the duties set
forth herein shall not be delegated or assigned to any person or entity without the prior written
consent of City. Consultant may engage a subcontractor(s) as permitted by law and may employ
other personnel to perform services contemplated by this Agreement at Consultant's sole cost
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and expense.
1.8. Confidentiality. Employees of Consultant in the course of their duties may have
access to financial, accounting, statistical, and personnel data of private individuals and
employees of City. Consultant covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other
information developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement
are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant without written authorization
by City. City shall grant such authorization if disclosure is required by law. All City data shall
be returned to City upon the termination of this Agreement. Consultant's covenant under this
Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
2.0. COMPENSATION AND BILLING
2.1. Compensation. As compensation for the provision of services outlined in Exhibit
"A" and in accordance with this agreement, Consultant shall be paid in accordance with the fee
schedule set forth in Exhibit "A," attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Consultant's
total compensation shall not exceed five hundred thirty six thousand, one hundred twenty Dollars
($536,120.00).
2.2. Additional Services. Consultant shall not receive compensation for any services
provided outside the scope of services specified in the Consultant's Proposal or in an amount
exceeding $536,120.00 unless the City or the Project Manager for this Project, prior to
Consultant performing the additional services, approves such additional services in writing. It is
specifically understood that oral requests and/or approvals of such additional services or
additional compensation shall be barred and are unenforceable.
2.3. Method of Billing. Consultant may submit invoices to City supervisor for
approval on a progress basis, but no more often than two tunes a month. Said invoice shall be
based on the total of all Consultants' services which have been completed to City's sole
satisfaction as of the date the invoice is created. City shall pay Consultant's invoice within forty-
five (45) days from the date City receives said invoice. Each invoice shall describe in detail, the
services performed, the date of performance, and the associated time for completion. Any
additional services approved and performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be designated as
"Additional Services" and shall identify the number of the authorized. change order, where
applicable, on all invoices.
2.4. Records and Audits. Records of Consultant's services relating to this Agreement
shall be maintained in accordance with generally recognized accounting principles and shall be
made available to City or its Project Manager for inspection and/or audit at mutually convenient
times for a period of three (3) years from the Effective Date.
3.0. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
3.1. Commencement and Completion of Work. The professional services to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement shall commence within five (5) days from the Effective
Date of this Agreement. Failure to commence work in a timely manner and/or diligently pursue
work to completion may be grounds for termination of this Agreement.
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3.2. Excusable Delays. Neither party shall be responsible for delays or lack of
performance resulting from acts beyond the reasonable control of the party or parties. Such acts
shall include, but not be limited to, acts of God, fire, strikes, material shortages, compliance with
laws or regulations, riots, acts of war, or any other conditions beyond the reasonable control of a
party.
3.3 Liquidated Damages. In the event of inexcusable delays, for each consecutive
calendar day after the time specified in Section 4. 1, Consultant shall pay to the City or have
withheld from moneys due it, the daily sum of $100.00.
4.0. TERM AND TERAUNAnON
4.1. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a
period of 12 months ending on June 30, 2013, unless previously terminated as provided herein or
as otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties. This Agreement may be extended four (4)
additional one (1) year renewal periods upon mutual agreement of the City and the Consultant.
4.2. Notice of Termination. The City reserves and has the right and privilege of
canceling, suspending or abandoning the execution of all or any part of the work contemplated
by this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time, by providing written notice to Consultant.
The termination of this Agreement shall be deemed effective upon receipt of the notice of
termination. In the event of such termination, Consultant shall immediately stop rendering
services under this Agreement unless directed otherwise by the City.
4.3. Compensation. In the event of termination, City shall pay Consultant for
reasonable costs incurred and professional services satisfactorily performed up to and including
the date of City's written notice of termination. Compensation for work in progress shall be
prorated as to the percentage of work completed as of the effective date of termination in
accordance with the fees set forth herein. In ascertaining the professional services actually
rendered hereunder up to the effective date of termination of this Agreement, consideration shall
be given to both completed work and work in progress, to complete and incomplete drawings,
and to other documents pertaining to the services contemplated herein whether delivered to the
City or in the possession of the Consultant.
4.4. Documents. In the event of termination of this Agreement, all documents
prepared by Consultant in its performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to,
finished or unfinished design, development and construction documents, data studies, drawings,
maps and reports, shall be delivered to the City within ten (10) days of delivery of termination
notice to Consultant, at no cost to City. Any use of uncompleted documents without specific
written authorization from Consultant shall be at City's sole risk and without liability or legal
expense to Consultant.
5.0. INSURANCE
5.1. Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall obtain, maintain, and
keep in full force and effect during the life of this Agreement all of the following minimum
scope of insurance coverages with an insurance company admitted to do business in California,
rated "A," Class X, or better in the most recent Best's Key Insurance Rating Guide, and
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approved by City:
(a) Commercial general liability, including premises -operations,
products/completed operations, broad form property damage, blanket
contractual liability, independent contractors, personal injury or bodily
injury with a policy limit of not Iess than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00), combined single limits, per occurrence. If such insurance
contains a general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to this
Agreement or shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
(b) Business automobile liability for owned vehicles, hired, and non -owned
vehicles, with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00), combined single limits, per occurrence for bodily injury
and property damage.
(c) Workers' compensation insurance as required by the State of California.
Consultant agrees to waive, and to obtain endorsements from its workers'
compensation insurer waiving subrogation rights under its workers'
compensation insurance policy against the City, its officers, agents,
employees, and volunteers arising from work performed by Consultant for
the City and to require each of its subcontractors, if any, to do likewise
under their workers' compensation insurance policies.
(d) Professional errors and omissions ("E&O") liability insurance with policy
limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), combined
single limits, per occurrence and aggregate. Architects' and engineers'
coverage shall be endorsed to include contractual liability. If the policy is
written as a "claims made" policy, the retro date shall be prior to the start
of the contract work. Consultant shall obtain and maintain, said E&O
liability insurance during the life of this Agreement and for three years
after completion of the work hereunder.
5.2. Endorsements. The commercial general liability insurance policy and business
automobile liability policy shall contain or be endorsed to contain the following provisions:
(a) Additional insureds: "The City of Costa Mesa and its elected and
appointed boards, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers are
additional insureds with respect to: liability arising out of activities
performed by or on behalf of the Consultant pursuant to its contract with
the City; products and completed operations of the Consultant; premises
owned, occupied or used by the Consultant; automobiles owned, leased,
hired, or borrowed by the Consultant.."
(b) Notice: "Said policy shall not terminate, be suspended, or voided, nor
shall it be cancelled, nor the coverage or limits reduced, until thirty (30)
days after written notice is given to City.
(c) Other insurance: "The Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary
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insurance as respects the City of Costa Mesa, its officers, officials, agents,
employees, and volunteers. Any other insurance maintained by the City of
Costa Mesa shall be excess and not contributing with the insurance
provided by this policy."
(d) Any failure to comply with the reporting provisions of the policies shall
not affect coverage provided to the City of Costa Mesa, its officers,
officials, agents, employees, and volunteers.
(e) The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against
whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of
the insurer's liability.
5.3. Deductible or Self Insured Retention. If any of such policies provide for a deductible
or self-insured retention to provide such coverage, the amount of such deductible or self-insured
retention shall be approved in advance by City. No policy of insurance issued as to which the
City is an additional insured shall contain a provision which requires that no insured except the
named insured can satisfy any such deductible or self-insured retention.
5.4. Certificates of Insurance: Consultant shall provide to City certificates of
insurance showing the insurance coverages and required endorsements described above, in a
form and content approved by City, prior to performing any services under this Agreement.
5.5. Non -limiting: Nothing in this Section shall be construed as limiting in any way,
the indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to which Consultant
may be held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property.
6.0. GENERAL PROVISIONS
6.1. Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the
parties with respect to any matter referenced herein and supersedes any and all other prior
writings and oral negotiations. This Agreement may be modified only in writing, and signed by
the parties in interest at the time of such modification. The terms of this Agreement shall prevail
over any inconsistent provision in any other contract document appurtenant hereto, including
exhibits to this Agreement.
6.2. Representatives. The Chief Executive Officer for the City of Costa Mesa ("City's
CEO") or his or her designee shall be the representative of City for purposes of this Agreement
and may issue all consents, approvals, directives and agreements on behalf of the City, called for
by this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a representative for purposes of this Agreement who
shall be authorized to issue all consents, approvals, directives and agreements on behalf of
Consultant called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement.
6.3. Project Managers. City shall designate a Project Manager to work directly with
Consultant in the performance of this Agreement.
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Consultant shall designate a Project Manager who shall represent it and be its
agent in all consultations with City during the term of this Agreement. Consultant or its Project
Manager shall attend and assist in all coordination meetings called by City.
6.4. Notices: Any notices, documents, correspondence or other communications
concerning this Agreement or the work hereunder may be provided by personal delivery,
facsimile or mail and shall be addressed as set forth below. Such communication shall be
deemed served or delivered: a) at the time of delivery if such communication is sent by personal
delivery; b) at the time of transmission if such communication is 'sent by facsimile; and c) 48
hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail as reflected by the official U.S. postmark if such
communication is sent through regular United States mail.
IF TO CONSULTANT:
CSG Consulting Inc.
801 Park Center Drive
Santa Ana, Calif. 92705
Tel: 714.872.6123
Fax: 714.568.1028
Attn: Khoa Duong
E-mail: khoa@csgengr.com
IF TO CITY:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: 714-754-5604
Fax: 714-754-4856
Attn: Khanh Nguyen
6.5. Drug-free Workplace Policy. Consultant shall provide a drug-free workplace by
complying with all provisions set forth in City's Council Policy 100-5, attached hereto as Exhibit
"D" and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant's failure to conform to the requirements
set forth in Council Policy 100-5 shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and shall
be cause for immediate termination of this Agreement by City.
6.6. Attorneys' Fees: In the event that litigation is brought by any party in connection
with this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the opposing party all
costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the prevailing party in the
exercise of any of its rights or remedies hereunder or the enforcement of any of the terms,
conditions, or provisions hereof.
6.7. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the
laws of the State of California without giving effect to that body of laws pertaining to conflict of
laws. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the parties hereto
agree that the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction located in
Orange County, California.
6.8. Assi mnm : Consultant shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign,
transfer, sublet or encumber all or any part of Consultant's interest in this Agreement without
City's prior written consent. Any attempted assignment, transfer, subletting or encumbrance
shall be void and shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and cause for termination of this
Agreement. Regardless of City's consent, no subletting or assignment shall release Consultant of
Consultant's obligation to perform all other obligations to be performed by Consultant hereunder
for the term of this Agreement.
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6.9.. Indemnification and Hold Harmless Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify, hold
free and harmless the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees, at Consultant's
sole expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits or other legal proceedings
brought against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees arising out of the
performance of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, of the work
undertaken pursuant to this Agreement. The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall
apply without any advance showing of negligence or wrongdoing by the Consultant, its
employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, but shall be required whenever any claim, action,
complaint, or suit asserts as its basis the negligence, errors, omissions or misconduct of the
Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, and/or whenever any claim, action,
complaint or suit asserts liability against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and
employees based upon the work performed by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized
subcontractors under this Agreement, whether or not the Consultant, its employees, and/or
authorized subcontractors are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultant shall not be liable for the defense or
indemnification of the City for claims, actions, complaints or suits arising out of the sole active
negligence or willful misconduct of the City. This provision shall supersede and replace all other
indemnity provisions contained either in the City's specifications or Consultant's Proposal,
which shall be of no force and effect.
6.10. Independent Contractor. Consultant is and shall be acting at all times as an
independent contractor and not as an employee of City. Consultant shall have no power to incur
any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise act on behalf of City as an agent.
Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of
Consultant's employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not, at any time,
or in any manner, represent that it or any of its or employees are in any manner agents or
employees of City. Consultant shall secure, at its sole expense, and be responsible for any and all
payment of Income Tax, Social Security, State Disability Insurance Compensation,
Unemployment Compensation, and other payroll deductions for Consultant and its officers,
agents, and employees, and all business licenses, if any are required, in connection with the
services to be performed hereunder. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any
and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the
independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to
indemnify and hold City harmless from any failure of Consultant to comply with the applicable
worker's compensation laws. City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees
due to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of
Consultant's failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under
this paragraph.
6.11. PERS Eligibility Indemnification. In the event that Consultant or any employee,
agent; or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement
System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant
shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or
employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or
subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions,
which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
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Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or
ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors
providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby
agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City,
including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement
to any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions
for PERS benefits.
6.12. Cooperation. In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to
Consultant's performance or services rendered under this Agreement, Consultant shall render
any reasonable assistance and cooperation which City might require.
6.13. Ownership of Documents. All findings, reports, documents, information and data
including, but not limited to, computer tapes or discs, files and tapes furnished or prepared by
Consultant or any of its subcontractors in the course of performance of this Agreement, shall be
and remain the sole property of City. Consultant agrees that any such documents or information
shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior consent of City.
Any use of such documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement, and any use
of incomplete documents, shall be at the sole risk of City and without liability or legal exposure
to Consultant. City shall indemnify and hold harmless Consultant from all claims, damages,
losses, and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of or resulting from City's use of such
documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement or use of incomplete
documents furnished by Consultant. Consultant shall deliver to City any findings, reports,
documents, information, data, in any form, including but not limited to, computer tapes, discs,
files audio tapes or any other Project related items as requested by City or its authorized
representative, at no additional cost to the City.
6.14. Public Records Act Disclosure: Consultant has been advised and is aware that all
reports, documents, information and data including, but not limited to, computer tapes, discs or
files furnished or prepared by Consultant, or any of its subcontractors, and provided to City may
be subject to public disclosure as required by the California Public Records Act (California
Government Code Section 6250 et. seq.). Exceptions to public disclosure may be those
documents or information that qualify as trade secrets, as that term is defined in the California
Government Code Section 6254.7, and of which Consultant informs City of such trade secret.
The City will endeavor to maintain as confidential all information obtained by it that is
designated as a trade secret. The City shall not, in any way, be liable or responsible for the
disclosure of any trade secret including, without limitation, those records so marked if disclosure
is deemed to be required by law or by order of the Court.
6.15. Conflict of Interest. Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and
subconsultants, if any, will comply with all conflict of interest statutes of the State of California
applicable to Consultant's services under this agreement, including, but not limited to, the
Political Reform Act (Government Code Sections 81000, et sea.) and Government Code Section
1090. During the term of this Agreement, Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and
subconsultants shall not, without the prior written approval of the City Representative, perform
work for another person or entity for whom Consultant is not currently performing work that
would require Consultant or one of its officers, employees, associates or subconsultants to
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abstain from a decision under this Agreement pursuant to a conflict of interest statute.
6.16. Responsibility for Errors. Consultant shall be responsible for its work and results
under this Agreement. Consultant, when requested, shall furnish clarification and/or explanation
as may be required by the City's representative, regarding any services rendered under this
Agreement at no additional cost to City. In the event that an error or omission attributable to
Consultant occurs, then Consultant shall, at no cost to City, provide all necessary design
drawings, estimates and other Consultant professional services necessary to rectify and correct
the matter to the sole satisfaction of City and to participate in any meeting required with regard
to the correction.
6.17. Prohibited Employment. Consultant will not employ any regular employee of
City while this Agreement is in effect.
6.18. Order of Precedence. In the event of an inconsistency in this Agreement and any
of the attached Exhibits, the terms set forth in this Agreement shall prevail. If, and to the extent
this Agreement incorporates by reference any provision of any document, such provision shall be
deemed a part of this Agreement. Nevertheless, if there is any conflict among the terms and
conditions of this Agreement and those of any such provision or provisions so incorporated by
reference, this Agreement shall govern over the document referenced.
6.19. Costs. Each party shall bear its own costs and fees incurred in the preparation and
negotiation of this Agreement and in the performance of its obligations hereunder except as
expressly provided herein.
6.20. No Third Party Beneficiary Ri 1ts. This Agreement is entered into for the sole
benefit of City and Consultant and no other parties are intended to be direct or incidental
beneficiaries of this Agreement and no third party shall have any right in, under or to this
Agreement.
6.21. Headings. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement
are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain or to be a full or
accurate description of the content thereof and shall not in any way affect the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement.
6.22. Construction. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting
of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises with
respect to this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties
and in accordance with its fair meaning. There shall be no presumption or burden of proof
favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this
Agreement.
6.23. Amendments. Only a writing executed by the parties hereto or their respective
successors and assigns may amend this Agreement.
6.24. Waiver. The delay or failure of either party at any time to require performance or
compliance by the other of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a
waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance. No waiver of any provision of
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this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative
of the party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. The waiver of any right or remedy
in respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy in
respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.
6.25. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable in any circumstance, such determination shall not
affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the
offending provision in any other circumstance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the value of
this Agreement, based upon the substantial benefit of the bargain for any party, is materially
impaired, which determination made by the presiding court or arbitrator of competent
jurisdiction shall be binding, then both parties agree to substitute such provision(s) through good
faith negotiations.
6.26. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each
of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall
constitute one agreement.
6.27. Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the
parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said
parties and that by doing so the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by
and through their respective authorized officers, as of the date first above written.
CITY OF COSTA MESA,
A municipal corporation
Date:
Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa
Date:
CEO of Costa Mesa
CONSULTANT
Date: 6 /o 5/2 712
Signature
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Social Security or Taxpayer ID Number
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE:
Risk Management
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk
Of the City of Costa Mesa
Date:
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY 100-5
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DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
100-5
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BACKGROUND
Under the Federal Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988, passed as part of omnibus drug legislation
enacted November 18, 1988, contractors and grantees of Federal funds must certify that they will
provide drug-free workplaces. At the present time, the City of Costa. Mesa, as a sub -grantee of
Federal funds under a variety of programs, is required to abide by this Act. The City Council has
expressed its support of the national effort to eradicate drug abuse through the creation of a
Substance Abuse Committee, institution of a City-wide D.A.R.E. program in all local schools
and other activities in support of a drug-free community. This policy is intended to extend that
effort to contractors and grantees of the City of Costa Mesa in the elimination of dangerous drugs
in the workplace.
PURPOSE
It is the purpose of this Policy to:
1. Clearly state the City of Costa Mesa's commitment to a drug-free society.
2. Set forth guidelines to ensure that public, private, and nonprofit organizations receiving
funds from the City of Costa Mesa share the commitment to a drug-free workplace.
POLICY
The CEO, under direction by the City Council, shall take the necessary steps to see that the
following provisions are included in all contracts and agreements entered into by the City of
Costa Mesa involving the disbursement of funds.
1. Contractor or Sub -grantee hereby certifies that it will provide a drug-free workplace by:
a. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in
Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's workplace, specifically the job site or location
included in this contract, and specifying the actions that will be taken against the
employees for violation of such prohibition;
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�. Ebinuhsnmg a Drug-rree awareness Program to worm employees about:
1. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
2. Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
3. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs;
and
4. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations
occurring in the workplace;
•c. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the
contract be given a copy of the statement required by subparagraph A;
d. Notifying the employee in the statement required by subparagraph 1 A that, as a
condition of employment under the contract, the employee will:
1. Abide by the terms of the statement; and
2. Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation
occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction;
e. Notifying the City of Costa Mesa within ten (10) days after receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 from an employee or otherwise receiving the actual notice of
such conviction;
f. Taking one of the following actions within thirty (30) days of receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 with respect to an employee who is so convicted:
1. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and
including termination; or
2. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local
health agency, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
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g. Making a good faith effort to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation
of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 F, inclusive.
2. Contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be deemed to be in violation of this Policy if the City
of Costa Mesa determines that:
a. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has made a false certification under paragraph 1
above;
b. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has violated the certification by failing to carry out
the requirements of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 G above;
c. Such number of employees of Contractor and/or sub -grantee have been convicted
of violations of criminal drug statutes for violations occurring in the workplace as
to indicate that the contractor and/or sub -grantee has failed to make a good faith
effort to provide a drug-free workplace.
3. Should any contractor and/or sub -grantee be deemed to be in violation of this Policy
pursuant to the provisions of 2 A, B, and C, a suspension, termination or debarment
proceeding subject to applicable Federal, State, and local laws shall be conducted. Upon
issuance of any final decision under this section requiring debarment of a contractor
and/or sub -grantee, the contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be ineligible for award of any
contract, agreement or grant from the City of Costa Mesa for a period specified in the
decision, not to exceed five (5) years. Upon issuance of any final decision
recommending against debarment of the contractor and/or sub -grantee, the contractor
and/or sub -grantee shall be eligible for compensation as provided by law.
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PROPOSAL TO THE
PREPARED BY
CSG Consultants, Inc®
May 3, 2012
801 Park Center Drive Suite 230 1 Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone (714) 568-1010 Fax (714) 568-1028 1 www.csgwebsite.com
San Mateo a Santa Ana a Salinas a Sacramento a Pleasanton
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Letter of Introduction
Company Overview--------------------------------------------------------- 1
FirmSummary----- •................................................................. 1
Insurance Coverage.................................................................... 2
KeyBenefits............................................................................ 3
Scopeof Work .................................................... . . . .......... 4
Building Plan Review Services......................................................... 4
Building Inspection Services ............................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Gradinglimprovement Plan Review and Inspections ................................. .
Fire Department Plan Review and Inspections of Fire Protection Systems ...........13
Permit Processing/Front Counter Support ............................................ is
CodeEnforcement................................................................... 16
Staffing Qualifications ........................ . . . ...........................17
Technical Capabilities and General Experience ....................................... 17
Project Management and Team Interaction .......................................... 13
Relevant Project Experience & References ....................... 19
References............................................................................ 21
Proposed Rates................................................................22
Additional Information.................................................... 23
Professional Resumes ................ . . .............................. . . . . . . 24
May 3, 2012
City of Costa Mesa
Building Safety
Attn: Keith Clarke— Building Official
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Re: Proposal to Provide Building Calan Check and Inspection Services
Thank you for allowing CSG Consultants the opportunity to present this proposal. Our proposed staff will
be utilized in response to the scope of services as requested. All proposed CSG staff are fully registered,
ICC certified, with additional qualifications including LEED, DSA, and CASp experience and certification.
We offer an exceptional team for Fire Prevention services with a broad background in plan review and
inspection needs for jurisdictions as well as qualified grading improvement plan review and inspection
personnel.
We currently furnish as -needed services to the City of Costa Mesa and are thoroughly familiar with the
needs and requirements of the jurisdiction. We can easily be available for meetings at the City Hall when
requested and can provide Accelerated Building Plan Review services when needed.
Since 1991, CSG Consultants has been providing building and life safety services to jurisdictions
throughout the state. We currently furnish Building and Safety Services to over 70 clients; including
many neighboring communities. I will personally oversee all services to be provided.
Our local (principal) office and contact information is as follows:
Khoa Duong, P.E. I Vice President Building & Fire Life Safety
801 Park Center Drive Suite 230 1 Santa Ana, CA 92705
(724) 568-1010 Phone ( 4714) 872-6123 Cell
khoa@csgengr.com
Please feel free to contact myself or Mr. Cyrus Kianpour, President, with any questions or comments you
may have regarding our proposal.
Sincerely,
Khoa Duong, P.E.
Vice President, Building &Fire Life Safety
801 Park tenter Drive I Suite 230 1 Santa Ana, CA 92705
phone (714) 568-1010 1 fax (714) 568-1028 1 www.csgwebsite.com
Firm Summary
CSG Consultants, Inc. (CSG) is a California company with our Santa Ana office within convenient travel to
City offices. Additional support is available from our other offices in Salinas, San Mateo, Pleasanton, and
Sacramento. Founded in 1991, we provide a wide range of municipal services to community
development and public works departments, including fire protection plan review and inspection. The
majority of the 140+ individuals within our firm have provided public agency services throughout their
entire career. Our talented personnel bring a wealth of ideas and experiences having held similar
positions with communities dealing with the same development issues as the City of Costa Mesa.
Our staff consists of building officials, plan reviewers, inspectors, and specialized planning, grading
improvement plan reviewers and inspectors, Fire department plan reviewers and inspectors,
information technology, program and project managers, engineers, construction managers, and
sustainability professionals. Depending upon the needs of our clients, we can serve in either a project
specific or on-call staff augmentation capacity. The following represents a brief summary of our firm:
NAME OF FIRM: CSG Consultants, Inc.
PROJECT MANAGER: Khoa Duong, P.E. I Ince President, Building & Fire Life Safety
LOCAL OFFICE: 801 Park Center Drive I Suite 230
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 568-1010 Phone I (714) 872-6123 Cell
khoa@csgengr.com
CORPORATE OFFICE: 1700 South Amphlett Boulevard 13rd floor
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 522-2500 phone
(650) 522-2599 fax
www.csgwebsite.com
info@rsgengr.com
SATELLITE OFFICES: 1257 Quarry Lane I Pleasanton, CA 94566
21 West Alisal Street I Suite 108 I Salinas, CA 93901
225 Eighth Street I Suite 425 I Sacramento, CA 95814
YEARS IN BUSINESS: 21
ORGANIZATION: Richard Mao I Founder
Cyrus Kianpour I President
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 140+
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Corporation I Federal ID No.: 91-2053749
Our services and project experience includes the following areas of expertise:
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Program and Project Management
Contract Administration
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Inspection / Oversight
Constructability and Bid Reviews
Scheduling and Claims Management
Project Estimating
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Development Review
Staff Augmentation / Municipal Services
Design & Preparation of PS&E
Pavement Management (MTC Certified)
Preparing & Monitoring Federal, State, and Local Grant
Applications and Reimbursements
Land Surveying & Mapping
Civil Plan & Map Review
GIS/Document Management
Planrdng 1 Ewnonic I1t
Land Use Policy
Zoning Regulations
Design Review
Historic Preservation
Contract Planning
CEClA Compliance
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Digital Plan Review
GIS
Scanning
Permitting Software
Insurance Coverage
CSG is a fully insured company. In addition to the required State Worker's Compensation Insurance, CSG
has a comprehensive automobile policy in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000); coverage in
the amounts of two million dollars ($2,000,000) for general liability; and one million dollars ($1,000,000)
for professional errors and omissions. CSG will guarantees insurance for professional errors and
omissions will be maintained throughout the term of the contract and for three years following contract
termination. A certificate of insurance naming the City as insured will be issued upon award of contract.
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Coverage Limits of Liability
.. WORKERS COMPENaSAMON: Statutory
m COMMERCIAL GENERAL UA{BIUTY: $1,000,000 each occurrence
' M1 $2,000,000 aggregate
Personal Injury:
$1,000,000 each occurrence
$2,000,000 aggregate
AUTOMOBILE UABIM' Bodily Injury:
$500,000 per person
r±a $1,000,000 per accident
Property Damage:
$100,000 per occurrence
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PROFESSIOW LIABILITY: $1,000,000 per claim
' (Errors and Omissions)
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Plan Review
Building Inspection
Municipal Code Enforcement
Building Department Management
Electronic Plan Check
Structural Engineering Services
Fire Life Safety
ADA Compliance
CASp
Environmental & Sustainable Programs
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Program and Project Management
Contract Administration
Caltrans RE Services
Inspection / Oversight
Constructability and Bid Reviews
Scheduling and Claims Management
Project Estimating
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Development Review
Staff Augmentation / Municipal Services
Design & Preparation of PS&E
Pavement Management (MTC Certified)
Preparing & Monitoring Federal, State, and Local Grant
Applications and Reimbursements
Land Surveying & Mapping
Civil Plan & Map Review
GIS/Document Management
Planrdng 1 Ewnonic I1t
Land Use Policy
Zoning Regulations
Design Review
Historic Preservation
Contract Planning
CEClA Compliance
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Digital Plan Review
GIS
Scanning
Permitting Software
Insurance Coverage
CSG is a fully insured company. In addition to the required State Worker's Compensation Insurance, CSG
has a comprehensive automobile policy in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000); coverage in
the amounts of two million dollars ($2,000,000) for general liability; and one million dollars ($1,000,000)
for professional errors and omissions. CSG will guarantees insurance for professional errors and
omissions will be maintained throughout the term of the contract and for three years following contract
termination. A certificate of insurance naming the City as insured will be issued upon award of contract.
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Coverage Limits of Liability
.. WORKERS COMPENaSAMON: Statutory
m COMMERCIAL GENERAL UA{BIUTY: $1,000,000 each occurrence
' M1 $2,000,000 aggregate
Personal Injury:
$1,000,000 each occurrence
$2,000,000 aggregate
AUTOMOBILE UABIM' Bodily Injury:
$500,000 per person
r±a $1,000,000 per accident
Property Damage:
$100,000 per occurrence
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PROFESSIOW LIABILITY: $1,000,000 per claim
' (Errors and Omissions)
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Key Benefits
CSG employs a team of professionally licensed plan review engineers, certified building officials, plan
reviewers, inspectors and permit technicians to manage building department operations, support front
counter procedures, review all plans, and inspect structures for code conformance. Our longtime
experience in furnishing comprehensive building and fire life safety services to jurisdictions provides a
consistent, strong technical foundation to all projects—from cutting edge digital plan review to
providing faster -than -scheduled turnaround tunes and assisting in last minute inspection requests, CSG
will deliver quality services to the City of Costa Mesa.
CSG proposes the following key objectives:
P Accomplished custamerservice. We dearly understand the importance of our role in the success
of your City and commit to providing your citizens and business partners—residents, architects,
engineers, developers, contractors—as well as your City staff with the highest level service.
Concentrated focus on cost -savings approach and methods. Because we proudly serve many
municipalities and agencies, we are constantly improving and adapting our services to save you
and your City precious dollars. We share a wealth of recommendations from our varied
experience with other communities and clients to help keep your budget healthy and on track.
P Customized responsive services. We are skilled at assessing time commitments, developing an
accurate work plan and applying dedicated, professional personnel. We can quickly fine-tune
staff or staffing levels to match or adjust to changes in plan review, inspection and front counter
activity always maintaining the highest level of customer service. We hand pick staff uniquely
qualified and experienced to deliver the exact services requested.
® Fully committed and qualified personnel. Each member of our staff are fully licensed and
certified at the highest level of industry standards. To keep our personnel on the industry's
cutting edge, many serve as popular educational instructors and lecturers as well as sit on
leading boards and committees for organizations developing and implementing important code
regulations. We also keep up with latest in procedures and use of products, i.e. green building,
ADA accessibility, CASA certification requirements, and more.
P Sudit turnarounds and expedited services. With longtime experience in the digital plan review
process, our staff excels at the speediest turnarounds in the industry. We easily match and more
often beat any required timing and make available our scanned plan review documents free to
our clients. We maintain a long list of available, qualified candidates for plan review, inspection
and front counter support and can quickly respond to multi-level needs.
® Leading-edge technology sigh cost-saving solutlbns. CSG delivers a suite of digital options for
' jurisdictions speedy digital plan reviews including electronic versions of plan comments as well
' as a final set of scanned plans; an optional, easy-to-use online web application/portal for
submittal, tracking and approval of digital plans; and, full scanning and archival services.
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Building Plan Review Services
CSG's professional engineers and plans examiners have all of the necessary licensing and certifications
to provide building plan check services. With regard to CSG's conflict of interest
policy, we have made the conscious decision to contract solely with public agencies
and do not provide private design services on any projects within the City of Costa
Mesa, thus eliminating any concern regarding conflict of interest. CSG acts at all
times as agents of the agencies we serve, providing responsive customer service to
all clientele. CSG is committed to putting the interests and needs of the City first
and foremost.
Compliance Standards
Our team of professionals is ready to assist in all aspects of plan review and focus on the special needs
and requirements of each of our clients. We promise prompt turnaround times and offer comprehensive
online status reports. Our plan checkers carefully review all documents for compliance with building
FN codes, fire codes, energy conservation standards, State accessibility regulations, and all local ordinances.
We understand and will comply with the City's requirements for plan review services. Our engineers and
..h plan reviewers review plans for compliance with all policy and model codes adopted by the State,
including but not limited to:
P 2010 California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2 as adopted by the State of California
® 2010 California Residential Code
D 2010 California Electrical Code as adopted by the State of California
® 2010 California Plumbing Code as adopted by the State of California
® 2010 California Mechanical Code as adopted by the State of California
2010 California Fire Code as jointly published by the Western Fire Chiefs Association and the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as amended and adopted by the State of California
(Title -24, Part 9 California Fire Code)
P National Fire Codes as published by the National Fire Protection Association (NEPA); as adopted
and referenced by the State of California (California Code of Regulations, Title -19, Section 1.09)
® 2010 State Historical Building Code
2008/2010 California Energy Code
2010 California Green Building Corte
P NPDES/WQMP/SINPPP Compliance
P City adopted ordinances and amendments relative to building and municipal codes, including
project Conditions of Approval from other City departments, divisions, regulating agencies, and
jurisdictions
Plan Check Comments
All plan check comments will be formatted to the City's established correction list templates. Any
additional forms established by the City for alternative methods of construction and/or deviations from
requirements, such as disabled access, will be incorporated into the correction comments and returned
completed with the appropriate recommendations. In addition, Internet access is available for
transferring plan check comments. This will enable City staff to immediately modify our checklist for
incorporation with other department comments.
OSi PD3 Reviews
Our staff of professional engineers, architects, and certified plans examiners is experienced with and
have successfully completed many OSHPD3 plan reviews for multiple client agencies.
Green Building and LEED Certifications
CSG Consultants has all the qualifications necessary to assist the City in both the
development of policy and the implementation of green and sustainable building
practices. The Environmental and Sustainable Program division of CSG can assist on
demolition and recycling as well as public outreach involved in the building industry.
We have Certified Green Building Professionals (CGBP) and LEED accredited
`personnel on staff. Building Division staff is experienced in plan review and
inspection for compliance with CalGreen and local green building ordinances.
Third party plan Review
If requested by the City, CSG will provide third -party plan reviews. The applicant can provide payment
directly to CSG for plan review fees incurred by CSG. We will be responsible for the collection of any of
third -parry fees.
CASA Services
We understand California Building Departments are required to have a CASp certified person in place
and available for technical questions and interpretations. Our CASA certified staff are knowledgeable of
state and federal accessibility laws and regulations and possesses the expertise necessary to promote
access to facilities for persons with disabilities. In accordance with newly -formed rules and regulations
we can supply a CASp certified professional to review all plans for accessibility and will comply with
regulations to provide a sufficient number of building department staff who are CASP certified by
January 1, 2014.
Office Hours And Meeting Availability
CSG staff is available for applicant inquiries or conferences anytime during regular business hours
without charge via telephone; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. We can easily alter our
hours to meet the City's needs. Evenings and weekends for special events and meetings can be
accommodated with 24 hours notice. For your convenience, we can also meet with City staff, architects
and applicants. We recognize the value of pre -design consultation with prospective applicants and are
available to provide this service as well. Our Project Manager will be available in person for consultation
and meetings with a reasonable lead time.
Response to City Questions or Requests
CSG staff can typically respond to the City for all questions or requests generated during field inspection
on any plan review during the same day, but no longer than the following day a request is received.
Plans Pickup and Delivery
We coordinate the pickup and return of all plans to via CSG staff or a licensed courier service. This
service is provided at no additional cost.
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Online Plan Check Status
CSG offers a convenient service allowing clients to check plan review status and comments online. By
logging on to our website, clicking on Plan Check Status, and entering a password, staff as well as
authorized applicants, can view each project document and communicate with the plan checker via e-
mail or post -a -note. With a password, staff or authorized applicants can download comments from the
web upon oompletion of the plan review. There is no additional cost for this service.
Mesa Review Timelines and Availability
We work hard to provide the best quality, and most timely service in the industry. We pride ourselves in
3 maintaining our requested plan review turnaround times—even delivering, faster than our own
deadlines far our dents. Our goal is to approve code -complying projects and to successfully and
quickly move work through jurisdiction processes. Our typical turnaround is as follows:
If a review is anticipated to take longer than the maximum turnaround timing, we will notify the City
representative for negotiation as to additional time required to ensure an appropriate level of review.
Accelerated Masa Check
CSG completes initial accelerated plan check in fewer than 5 working days. Rechecks are completed in
less time. At your request, we can perform plan check services within an accelerated time frame;
negotiated on behalf of the applicant, the City, and CSG. The fee is also negotiated on behalf of the
applicant, the City, and CSG.
Digital Flaw Review
CSG began the transition to digital plana review over 6 years ago, leading the consultant field with this
ground -breaking service. All paper plans submitted to CSG are immediately scanned into digital files and
stored on our servers for speedy access to both our clients and our plan reviewers. Plan reviews are
performed with no disruption to the workflow using a dual monitor system. Our plan reviewers furnish
electronic versions of their plan comments conforming to each client's formatted templates. A
significant benefit to this process is clients are presented upon final approval, a set of digitally scanned
plans at no cost—thus saving valuable jurisdiction dollars and providing "green" and paperless,
convenient storage of all construction -related documents.
For several jurisdictions requesting a pure digital plan review workflow, we have developed an online
web application for an applicant to submit their digital files directly to us; including an online portal for
the applicant/jurisdiction to retrieve their comments and submitted digital files with redlines. This
online portal tracks all submittals, including re -submittals until the plans have been approved. Projects
submitted digitally are processed through an easy-to-use web portal which can be customized to suit
the needs of a jurisdiction.
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If a review is anticipated to take longer than the maximum turnaround timing, we will notify the City
representative for negotiation as to additional time required to ensure an appropriate level of review.
Accelerated Masa Check
CSG completes initial accelerated plan check in fewer than 5 working days. Rechecks are completed in
less time. At your request, we can perform plan check services within an accelerated time frame;
negotiated on behalf of the applicant, the City, and CSG. The fee is also negotiated on behalf of the
applicant, the City, and CSG.
Digital Flaw Review
CSG began the transition to digital plana review over 6 years ago, leading the consultant field with this
ground -breaking service. All paper plans submitted to CSG are immediately scanned into digital files and
stored on our servers for speedy access to both our clients and our plan reviewers. Plan reviews are
performed with no disruption to the workflow using a dual monitor system. Our plan reviewers furnish
electronic versions of their plan comments conforming to each client's formatted templates. A
significant benefit to this process is clients are presented upon final approval, a set of digitally scanned
plans at no cost—thus saving valuable jurisdiction dollars and providing "green" and paperless,
convenient storage of all construction -related documents.
For several jurisdictions requesting a pure digital plan review workflow, we have developed an online
web application for an applicant to submit their digital files directly to us; including an online portal for
the applicant/jurisdiction to retrieve their comments and submitted digital files with redlines. This
online portal tracks all submittals, including re -submittals until the plans have been approved. Projects
submitted digitally are processed through an easy-to-use web portal which can be customized to suit
the needs of a jurisdiction.
Quality Control / Quality Assurance
CSG's in-house quality assurance / quality control program utilizes a peer review process with mufti -level
internal plan checking and project management. A Senior Plan Check Engineer directly associated with
the project is supported by technical staff in the review process to ensure consistency between
observations and field data. The Project Manager (not directly involved with the project) will review the
preliminary report to ensure compliance with our internal quality control standards. CSG currently
works in the City of Costa Mesa and is familiar with the city's needs and procedures.
Building Inspection Services
CSG's ICC certified inspection staff possesses the necessary building industry experience to provide on-
call building inspection services. The following is our summary of qualifications to provide the requested
services.
Selection and Standards
CSG selects qualified, certified candidates for inspection services for review and
approval. We offer fully integrated, multi -disciplined building and fire inspection
services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, and are experienced
in all construction types. In addition, we utilize combination inspection personnel
whenever possible to perform over-the-counter plan reviews or assist as customer
service back-up at the front counter in addition to regular inspection duties to
save jurisdictions valuable time and expenses. Our inspection staff easily
integrates into client organizations, consistently implementing policies and
procedures and remaining transparent to applicants and customers.
^> Our Project Manager will consult with the designated official on all discretionary decisions and/or
materials or types of construction, as well as ensuring all relevant regulatory agencies have approved
the project.
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For purposes of consistent application and public relations, our inspectors research the policies and
special code interpretations. All inspections ensure compliance with current local and State building
codes and ordinances.
Continuing Certification and Training
We take pride in working with inspectors motivated to achieve the highest level of experience and
certification. We work hard to match your jurisdiction's level of safety and code compliance and
understand that personality and customer service is crucial to on-the-job success.
All CSG inspectors are ICC certified and are routinely updated through specialized training classes and
seminar attendance in approved and modern methods, materials, tools and safety used in building
inspection, as well as the most current building standards.
Inspection Schedule
Our building and/or special project related inspection services are provided as -needed and can be scaled
down or ramped up to fit any schedule preferable to the City. Personnel will be available for duty during
the City's regular business hours i+Aonday to Friday, from 8 a.m, to 5 p.m.; however we can also easily
alter our hours to fit any specific need the City might anticipate. Emergency inspections (usually
requests that pertain to a serious or urgent life/safety issue) can be provided as they are needed; nights,
weekends and holidays. All staff is familiar with a multitude of jurisdictional scheduling and tracking
systems and can quickly adapt to City requirements.
Inspection Notification Time
CSG will provide inspection staff in a timely manner. Notification time required to provide inspection
staff is typically 24 hours.
Foots and Equipment
CSG provides all vehicles, fuel, maintenance and other equipment necessary for inspectors to carry out
their duties.
CASA Inspection Services
CSG will provide a CASp certified person for inspection and technical questions and interpretations on
an as needed basis. CSG's CASp certified staff are available to provide on-site inspections of existing and
new facilities to assist jurisdictions on interpreting and applying state and federal accessibility standards.
Effective July 1, 2010, California building departments are required to have a CASA certified specialist in
place and available for accessibility questions. Additionally, the law requires that
by 2014, building departments employ CASp certified staff to review plans and
perform inspections in compliance with Senate Bili 1608 and the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA). California Senate Bill 1608 sets up a process and establishes
procedures for accessibility specialists (CASp) who are authorized by the State of
California to inspect properties for accessibility compliance. The Bill adds several
provisions to existing laws regarding construction -related disability access issues.
Its primary goal is to protect the disabled public and businesses alike. Further, SB
1608 provides an opportunity for businesses to get information about accessibility from inspectors
certified by the State of California.
CSG's CASA Program assists public agencies by providing accessibility compliance services by certified
specialists. Our CASp specialists are certified by the State as experts in disability access laws. Our CASp
y specialists will conduct inspections and make recommendations on improving accessibility. Upon
passing a CASA inspection, CSG will recommend the issuance of a Disability Access Inspection Certificate.
These certificates are sequential and are issued by the Division of the State Architect.
'Third Party Inspections
If requested by the City, CSG will provide third -party inspections. The applicant can provide payment
directly to CSG for inspection costs incurred by CSG. We will be responsible for the collection of any of
third -party fees.
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Grading/improvement Plan Review and Inspections
The scope of work will include review of grading and drainage plans, improvement plans, construction
and post -construction best management practices, final and parcel maps, and other plans as required.
Review of tentative maps and engineering support through the entitlement process can also be
provided on an as -needed basis.
Additionally, site inspections for compliance with approved improvement plans and for compliance with
erosion control measures will be provided by our qualified staff.
CSG can readily provide plan or map check services for the following major project types:
® Major and Minor Residential Subdivisions P Parks & Recreational Areas
0 Commercial Projects P Roadway Projects (New and Resurfacing)
D Multi -Use Projects ® Utility Projects
P Single -Family Homes P ADA Compliance Projects
Our experienced staff regularly reviews the hollowing types of plans, maps, and studies:
0 Rough and Precise Grading Plans
Hydrology/Hydraulic Studies
D Utility Plans & Profiles (Storm Drain, Sanitary
Sewer, Water, Electric, Gas)
P Sewer Capacity Analyses
0 Subdivision improvement Plans
(Roadways, Lots, Lighting, Joint Trench)
* Roadway Plans and Profiles
(including Signage and Striping)
P Sediment and Erosion Control Plans
® Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans
(SWPPN)
P Construction Details
P Traffic Signal Plans
P Demolition Plans
® Construction Cost Estimates
(Engineer's Estimates/Probable Costs)
P Review of Tentative Maps and Preparation
of Conditions of Approval
1 Final Maps & Parcel Maps
ii Plats and Legal Descriptions for tot Line
Adjustments, Lot Mergers, and Easement or
Right -of -Way Dedications/Abandonment
Our staff is trained and experienced in the following:
NPDES Compliance, Specialized in P State General Construction Permit
Provision C3 Compliance (QSD's1QSP's on staff)
P Hydromanagement (HM) P Caltrans Standard Specifications and
P Construction Site Compliance for Standard Plans
Water Quality Protection
® Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Subdivision Maps Act &Land Surveyor's
(MUTCD) Act Industry Standard
In addition to review of plans and maps according the list above, CSG has the necessary equipment and
staff to provide topographic surveys for City -owned properties and roadways, and can also prepare
parcel or final maps on the City's behalf.
CSG's construction management services include project oversight, contract administration and
direction during construction, review of submittals, coordination and processing of Requests for
Information (RFis), review and assistance in negotiating change orders, maintenance of project
schedules, field inspections and review of monthly progress payments to the contractor. Our inspectors
are experienced in all types of public works and development projects such as: water and sewer systems
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including recycled water systems, pump stations, storm drainage, roadway work, grading, paving, traffic
signals and public buildings, including police and fire stations, community and senior centers, libraries,
and other municipal buildings. They provide onsite construction inspection of all phases of the
construction and supervision of: materials sampling, testing and field survey work, as well as reviewing
onsite safety, traffic control, and public safety. CSG has provided Construction Management and
Inspection Services for many development projects as well as inspected all phases of developments
including water and sewer joint utilities, grading, drainage work, electrical lighting, concrete and asphalt
concrete work.
Review Process
New submittals will be coordinated with Sophie Truong, the proposed project manager. At the time of
new submittals, the applicant may decide to meet with the City and Ms. Truong to briefly present the
project and discuss any design challenges. At that time, CSG will perform a cursory review and let the
applicant know if additional documents are needed for the review.
Plan reviews may be conducted either at one of CSG's facilities or on-site at City offices. Typical and
"Expedited" turnaround times for each review will be as described below:
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Once the plan check has been completed, the applicant may decide to meet with the reviewing party to
discuss the comments. Meetings with applicants and City staff may be conducted at CSG's offices or at
on-site at City's offices. CSG will be readily available to meet with developers and engineers to discuss
any concerns they may have at any stage during the review process.
For Final or Parcel Maps, we will perform the functions of Deputy City Engineer and Deputy City
Surveyor and complete the following:
R Review for compliance with the approved Tentative Maps and Conditions of Approval
P Review for compliance with the Subdivision Map Act
P Review for compliance with the Land Surveyor's Act
® Review of closure calculations
P Review of Title information for property, including existing easement based on information
provided in the preliminary title report
.y> P Review of record documents (maps, deeds, etc.)
® Review Development Agreement, Disposition and Development Agreement
P Review of Precise improvements Plans for compliance with Final/Parcel Map
Review of other relevant documents/approvals for the subdivision
Fj V Sign mylar prints of the approved maps as City Engineer and City Surveyor.
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For Improvement Plans, we will perform the functions of Deputy City Engineer and review the plans and
supporting documents for compliance with the following:
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Community Plans (Specific Plan, General Plan)
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Development Agreement & Disposition and Development Agreement
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Online Plan Review Tracking
CSG offers a convenient service allowing clients to check plan review status and comments online. By
logging on to our website, clicking on Plan Check Status, and entering a password, staff as well as
authorized applicants, can view each project document and communicate with the plan checker via e-
mail or post -a -note. With a password, staff or authorized applicants can download comments from the
web upon completion of the plan review. There is no additional cost for this service.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control
CSGs in-house quality assurance/quality control program utilizes a peer review process with multi-level
internal plan checking and project management. As highlighted in the organizational chart shown within
this proposal, a Principal Engineer directly associated with the project supports experienced staff in the
review process to maintain consistency between projects. Our staff has the technical support, tools, and
technical expertise to review and coordinate various types of development reviews at the highest level.
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Fire Department Pian Review and Inspections of Fire Protection Systems
Fire Plan Review
We furnish fire and life safety, special hazards, and fire sprinkler and fire alarm plan review for any and
all structures with emphasis on the unique needs and requirements of each of our clients. We are also
experienced in special hazards and risks associated with industrial and commercial buildings, single-
family and multi -family complexes. We promise thorough, accurate review with prompt turnaround
times and offer comprehensive online status reports.
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Our review ensures compliance with all local ordinances, and State Codes and
Federal codes and standards related to Fire and Life Safety, including the
following.
P 2010 California Building Code, Volumes land 2 as adopted by the
State of California
P 2010 California Residential Code
P 2010 California Mechanical Code as adopted by the State of California
P 2010 California Fire Code fas adopted by the State of California)
National Fire Codes as published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA); as adopted
and referenced by the State of California
P City adopted ordinances and amendments relative to building and municipal codes, including
project Conditions of Approval from other City departments, divisions, regulating agencies, and
jurisdictions
PROJECT TIMELINES
Our typical turnaround is as follows:
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request, we have a team of additional professionals available for timely review on complex or sensitive
projects. If a review is anticipated to take longer than the maximum turnaround timing, we will notify
the City immediately to determine best alternatives.
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Fire Inspection Services
SELECTION AND STANDARDS
We offer fully integrated, multi -disciplined building and fire inspection services for residential,
commercial, and industrial projects, and are experienced in all construction types. Our certified
inspectors ensure compliance with applicable fire codes and requirements by identifying code violations,
offering solutions to developers, property owners and tenants on potential risks and safety hazards, and
by working as a team to correct violations. Our fire inspection staff easily integrates into client
organizations, consistently implementing policies and procedures and remaining transparent to
applicants and customers.
For purposes of consistent application and public relations, our inspectors research the policies
and special code interpretations of the City. All inspections ensure compliance with current City
and State building codes and ordinances.
INSPECTION SCHEDULE
Our building and/or special project related inspection services are provided as -needed. Personnel are
typically available for duty from Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; however we can easily alter
our hours to better fit the City's needs. Emergency inspections (usually requests that pertain to a serious
or urgent life/safety issue) can be provided as they are needed; nights, weekends and holidays. All staff
is familiar with a multitude of jurisdictional scheduling and tracking systems and can quickly adapt to
"". City requirements.
CONTINUING CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING
We take pride in working with inspectors motivated to achieve the highest level of experience and
certification. We work hard to match your jurisdiction's level of safety and code compliance and
understand that personality and customer service is crucial to on-the-job success. All CSG inspectors are
certified and are routinely updated through specialized training classes and seminar attendance in
approved and modern methods, materials, tools and safety used in building inspection, as well as the
most current building standards.
iNSPECTION NOTIFICATION TIME
CSC will work with the City to provide inspection staff in a timely manner. Notification time required to
provide inspection staff is typically 24 hours.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
CSG provides all vehicles, fuel maintenance and other equipment necessary for inspectors to carry out
duties.
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Permit Processing I Front Counter Support
C5G has staff immediately available to provide Permit Technician services. As requested, the following is
our summary of qualifications to provide the requested services. Resumes for all proposed staff are
included in the Appendix of this proposal.
These first response services are vital to the success of the entire building and safety permit process as
they often set the tone for the applicant whether a homeowner, contractor, or architect. CSG handpicks
exceptionally qualified personnel with a central focus on operating as an extension of the City's team,
understanding the importance of exemplary customer service, knowledge on the inner -workings of
building departments, and are thoroughly familiar with the building application and permit process.
Our permit technicians are trained in a multitude of jurisdictional scheduling and tracking systems and
can quickly adapt to City requirements. Many of our staff are also dual -role employees and can serve as
both inspector(s) and front counter support. Personnel work collaboratively with applicants and have a
can do attitude to help resolve issues and find solutions for applicants. Qualified candidates with the
required experience will be presented for City approval. Personnel can provide the following, but are not
limited to
A Welcome and receive customers at the public services counter
P Provide public information regarding permit applications, plan review and inspection
requirements
P Answer questions quickly and correctly directly from the public, from phone calls and emails
Receive, process and issue building permits and coordinate the plan review and inspection
process, including tracking, routing and storage of plans
D Identify and assist in the collection of off necessary fees for building permit applications, and
other building department services
Maintain frting systems necessaryfor tracking in -progress applications, permits issued, plan
r checks in progress, approved plans and other appropriate
P Develop reports required such as applications submitted, permits issued, inspection requests,
revenue, etc.
P Create public informational documents, handouts explaining technical issues or requirements for
permit issuance
P Familiarity with various permit tracking software programs
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Code Enforcement
Code enforcement activities are a crucial service to ensure not only public health
and safety but also to enhance economic development throughout the City.
Blighted conditions such as vacant lots, overgrown weeds, deteriorated building
exteriors, missing or broken windows and screens, foreclosures, and inoperable
vehicles all contribute to City deterioration. CSG can supply code enforcement
specialist to identify and work with property owners to correct code violations to
the exact specifications needed to satisfy the City. Codes and ordinances
enforced include:
P Zoning Codes
P Building Codes
® Housing
® Public Nuisances
l State Health & Safety Codes
0 Other Issues Relating to Health, Safety, and Community Welfare
Typical services include preparing abatement cases for and testifying in public hearings and court
proceedings on behalf of the City, serving as a resource and providing information on the City of Costa
Mesa regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, the general public, and other City
departments and divisions.
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Technical Capabilities and General Experience
CSG Is well qualified to provide professional plan check and inspection services to the City of Costa Mesa
for Building, Grading Improvement and Fire Prevention services. All of our clients are exclusively public
agencies, thus eliminating any concern of conflict of interest. Each of our proposed staff members
possesses the necessary certification and training required for these services. Please refer to the
Technical Capabilities and Personnel Qualifications Table for more detailed information regarding our
proposed staff credentials. We have included a comprehensive list of clients and services provided
within the References Section of this proposal.
Our staff understands the development approval process because we have worked side-by-side with
local communities building and refining these very systems. CSG has carefully selected key professionals
and anticipated resources specific to this project. We offer professional engineers, highly qualified plan
examiners, fully certified inspectors as well as certified technicians with extensive experience. All
proposed personnel are highly skilled and experienced understanding the policies and procedures
necessary for streamlined services and superior customer care. Main staff profiles are included within
this proposal for your review. Additional staff can be added when workload warrants. With each
additional staff member proposed, CSG will obtain prior approval from the City's designated manager.
CSG will not utilize the services of sub -consultants for this contract.
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Commitment to Excellence
We encourage staff to participate in and contribute to the many associations important to our industry.
CSG was recently honored as the California Building Official Association's (CALBO) Industry Leader of the
Year for service and dedication to the building and safety industry. Knowing technical excellence and
proficiency is vital to successful public service, attendance at update seminars, specialized training
classes, and continuing certification conferences are an integral part delivering the best in the business
to our clients. Many of our staff hold or have held key positions within the groups fisted below as well as
serve as In -demand instructors and trainers. We support community outreach whenever possible.
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P League of California Cities
P California Building Officials
P International Code Council
iCC Chapters of Sacramento Valley, East Bay, Peninsula,
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Angeles Basin, Coachella, Orange Empire, Foothill
P County Building Officials of California
® California Fire Chiefs Association
P Northern Fire Prevention Officers
0 Southern Fire Prevention Officers
® American Public Works Association
l Institute of Transportation Engineers
P Structural Engineers Association of Northern California
® Structural Engineers Association of Southern California
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Project Management and Team Interaction
Khoa Duong, FE, will serve as Project Manager for this contract and ensure adequate resources are
applied as well as oversight and quality control at all levels. Khoa has acted as the contract Building
Manager for many Southern California communities throughout his career.
Primary Personnel Qualifications
Khoa Duong, PE Prafesslorzil Engneer, State of California 43501 Project Management,
Pr*d Managed Pian Certified Plans Examiner. ICC Certified 0844436 BuiWing (Structural & Non -
Review Engineer Structural), T24 Energy,
Accessibility, Plumbing,
Mechanical, Electrical
Ritchie Kato,
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Structural Plan Review
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Civil Engineer, State of California
CASA Specialist
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The Anaheim Region Transportation Intemuxial Center (ARTIC) I ANAHEIM, CA
CSG performed fire and life safety and electrical reviews for the
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) project;
a world-class development project in the City of Anaheim at 2626
Katella Road. ARTIC combines a transportation gateway and mixed-
use activity center on a 16 -acre site owned by the Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA) and the City of Anaheim.
Construction details include a 120 foot high dam shell-like, 2 -story
structure and interior mezzanine. The structure is connected to train
platforms by a bridge.
ARTIC will serve as a hub for Orange County and the region, where
freeways, major arterials, bus routes and Orange County's backbone rail system converge. ARTIC
services will include: OCTA bus, Anaheim Resort Transit, airport flyaway shuttles, taxi, and tour and
charter buses as well as accommodate future pians for the Anaheim Rapid Connection (ARC) and high-
speed trains.
City of Fullerton Police Deparbnent Facility I F U L L E R T O N, CA
The present Fullerton Police facility was originally dedicated as the City Hall in July,
1942- The building's balanced design, enclosing the sunken patio on two sides, is
complemented by fine detail work that is particularly apparent in the central comer
tower. The Police Department has occupied the building since construction of the
New City Hall in 1963.
® Coordinated and provide building and structural plan check
P Provided on-call building inspection services
BeStStly I TUSTIN. CA
P Provided on-going building plan review
P Provided Building Inspection services
P Reviewed plans for on- and off-site improvements
P Collaborated with the city toward the timely delivery of the
project
R Participated in hearings and presentations to City Council and
various neighborhood organizations
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P Coordinated and provided building and structural plan
review throughout the project
P Reviewed plans for on-site improvements
0 Assisted the City in handling Architects, Structural Engineers,
and overall plan check comments
worked with staff and development team from the
beginning to ensure all questions pertaining to the structure
were addressed, thereby allowing construction to start on
time
P Participated in numerous hearings and presentations to City
Council and various neighborhood organizations
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References
Our track record of success with our clients is outstanding and we encourage you to contact our
references with any questions or clarification you might require. We have provided representative
building services within the last year or longer for the following:
City of Fullerton
Kirk Warren
Building and Code Enforcement Manager
303 West Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 738-6558
Building Plan Review and Inspection Services
Ongoing -11 years
City of Anaheim
!on Traw, P.E.
Chief Building Official
200 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 765.5153
Building Plan Review and Inspection Services
Ongoing — 4 years
City of Orange
David Khorram, P.E.
Building Official
300 East Chapman Ave.
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 7442222
Building Plan Review and Inspection Services
Ongoing —12 years
County of Orange
Hadi Tabatabaee, P.E., C.B.O.
County Building Official
300 N. Flower
PO Box 4048
Santa Ana, CA 92702
(714) 667-8843)
Staff Augmentation, Engineering Plan Review Services
Ongoing - 7 years
City of Tustin
Y. Henry Huang, P.E., C.B.O.
Building Official
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780
(714)573-3130
Building Plan Review and inspection Services
Ongoing - 8 years
City of La Habra
Ray Fewell
Chief Building Official
201 E. La Habra Blvd.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562)905-9724
Building Plan Review and Inspection, Building Oficial,
Counter Technician, Staff Augmentation,
Engineering Plan Review Services
Ongoing —10 years
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CSG will mail an invoice at the beginning of every month for services rendered during the previous
month. We do not anticipate the use of sub -contractors for this project. CSG provides pick-up and
delivery of plans as no additional cost. CSG proposes the use of a percentage option based on plan
review fees collected by the City, or compensation utilizing hourly rates.
Percentage ' Hourly Rate Schedule
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CSG will mail an invoice at the beginning of every month for services rendered during the previous
month. Compensation can be based on hourly rates or on a percentage fee basis. Hourly fees are listed
as well as the requested proposed percentage fees:
Plain Revue Services
Description bates
?`* 'Fee includes initial review and 2 reviews, ifnecessary; additional reviews will Incur hourlyfees
-. Full Plan Check Services by Percentage ................................ 75% of the Crty's Collected Plan Review Fees
Structural j Mechanical I Electrical I Plumbing
Plan Review by Percentage ................
: ........................... 35% of the Ws Collected Plan Review Fees
Chief Plan Check Engineer (Manager) ........................... :................................... $100 per hour
Plan Check Engineer............................................................................ $85 - 95 per hour
Plans Examiner...................................................................................... $75 per hour
Building Inspection Services
Chief of Inspection (Manager)...................................................................... $80 per hour
Senior Building Inspector (Supervisor) ......... . ... . . . ...... . .. . ....... . ............................ $70 per hour
Combination Building Inspector ................... . .... .............................................. $55 per hour
Building Official Services
Assistant Building Official .................. ......................................................... $100 per hour
Permit Technician Services j Clerical Support
Permit Technician Supervisor/Manager ................... . . . ............... . .... . . . ............. . . .. $50 per hour
Permit Technician 11................................................................................ $40 per hour
Permit Technician I (entry level).................................................................... $30 per hour
Office Supervisor/Manager ....................... ................................................... $30 per hour
Office Assistant If................................................................................... $30 per hour
Office AssistantI.................................................................................... $30 per hour
CASp Services
CASp Consultation................................................................................... $85 per hour
CASp Inspection..................................................................................... $55 per hour
Fire Prevention Services
Fire Marshal.....................................................................•.................. $95 per hour
Fire Plans Examiner ................................... 85% of the City's Collected Plan Review Fees / $85 per hour
Fire Inspector....................................................................................... $55 per hour
Code Enforcement Services
Chief of Code Enforcement (Manager)............................................................... $80 per hour
Sr. Code Enforcement Officer (Supervisor).......................................................... $70 per hour
Code Enforcement Officer........................................................................... $55 per hour
All hourly rates include overhead costs including, but not limited to, salaries, benefits, workers Compensation Insurance, office
expenses, etc. Should the scope of work change or circumstances develop which necessitate special handling, we will notify the
City prior to proceeding. Annual adjustments may be made by mutual agreement based upon current CP1.
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As a multi -discipline firm, CSG can provide additional consulting services in response to the City's needs
and requests. When additional staff is needed, our experienced professionals are ready at a moment's
notice. We will work side-by-side with existing staff to meet needs and budget requirements. We
currently augment staffing in many Building Departments, serving as building officials, inspectors, and
counter technicians during periods of transition or high level project flow. CSG can also furnish code
enforcement, geotechnical plan check, grading, subdivision map, and improvement review. We can
work full-time or part-time, on a long-term or temporary basis.
Electronic Plan Review
CSG has an excellent Information Technology team available to assist the City with any IT needs. Our
staff is extremely familiar with many municipal software applications. In addition, CSG has developed
GreenVue Fusion, an innovative web -based Electronic Permit System integrated with a Digital Pian
Review engine. Our product is a single source solution managing the full life cycle of any community
development project, big or small. CSG currently provides digital plan review services to a number of
jurisdictions within California. By allowing for the electronic management and delivery of all
documentation required for a project, it is possible the only piece of paper printed will be the final
Certificate of Occupancy. Our integrated, intelligent system includes the following key modules:
P Permit Generation and Management
® Plan Routing and Tracking
1 Collaborative Digital Plan Review
P Field inspection Management
® Code Enforcement Case Tracking
® Digital Archive
P Built-in Public Web Portal
GreenVue Fusion is backed by CSG's diverse team of highly experienced individuals with solid public
service backgrounds. We leverage the latest technologies to deliver a superior product. GreenVue
Fusion represents the next logical step in the evolution of permit systems.
Environmental and Sustainable Prograrm
The Environmental and Sustainable Programs Section can provide jurisdictions with program design,
development, and Implementation in green building programs, sustainable City programs, waste
reduction programs, and climate change action plans. CSG can work with your staff to create a practical
and effective program with CSG staff providing guidelines, policies, resources, and implementation
assistance.
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Mr. Duong serves as CSG's Building and Life Safety Manager and performs the key role of plan review
quality control. With more than twenty five years of experience in building plan review, including onsite
plan check engineer services, Khoa ensures that CSG's clients receive the highest quality plan review
services. Prior to joining CSG, Mr. Duong worked in both the public and private sectors. His experience
includes the following:
® Vice President in charge of plan review for Berryman & Henigar, where he worked for ten years.
® Supervising plan review engineer for Wiliden, where he was responsible for the day -today
operations of the plan review section in the San Bemardino office and served as plan review
engineer for numerous cities and counties throughout California and Nevada.
0 Plan review engineer with the City of San Diego Building Department.
Mr. Duong's expertise includes review of complex commercial, industrial and residential structures for
compliance with applicable building codes and ordinances, engineering standards and specifications,
supplemental energy requirements, and ADA regulations_ The following reflects a portion of Khoa's
relevant experience:
Supervising Plan Check Engineer, Various California Cities. Khoa provided plan check oversight for
over 40 jurisdictions, including the Cities of San Bruno, South San Francisco, Pomona, Fontana, Simi
r Valley, Mission Viejo, Garden Grove, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Buena Park, Santa Ana, Indian
Wells, Loma Linda, Ontario, Colton, and San Bernardino, as well as the Counties of San Bernardino, Los
w Angeles and San Diego. In addition, Khoa managed plan check engineers and oversaw the day-to-day
p: operations of the building department. He also served as engineer for plan check services, performing
paper and electronic structural plan check and non-structural MEP, energy, and ADA reviews for
commercial, industrial, and residential structures.
Plan Check Engineer, Various California Cities. Khoa served as Plan Check Engineer for the Cities of
Turlock, Burlingame, Rancho Cordova, Chino, Murrieta, and Costa Mesa. Mr. Duong performed structural
pian check and non-structural MEP, energy, as well as ADA reviews for commercial, industrial, and
w residential structures.
In -House Plan Check Engineer, Various California Cities. Khoa served as an In -House Plan Check
Engineer for the Cities of Orange, Fullerton, Yorba Linda, Tustin, Westminster, and La Habra, performing
structural plan check and non-structural MEP, energy, and ADA reviews. He interfaced with developers,
architects, and engineers.
PAUL ARMSTRONG, PE, C®
Senior Plan Review Engineer ( Building Official
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Professional Engineer, State of California 145464
EDUCATION
B.S_ Civil Engineering ) California State University, Long Beach
Advanced Study, Fire Protection Engineering I University of Cal'ifomia, Irvine
PROFESSIORAL AFRUATIONS
Secretariat: Intemational Residential Code for 1 and 2 Family Dwellings (1997-2000)
Co -Secretariat: ICC
Performance Based Building Code
Secretariat: International Zoning Code (1988-2000)
Secretariat: General Design, Administrative, Lateral Design, Fire and Life Safety and Fire Risk Code
Committees of ICBG (1992-1996)
Technical Editor: 1997 Uniform Codes and UBC Handbook
NIBS HHS Code Comparison Committee (1994)
FEMA Building Performance Review Team member (1993)
NIBS Flood Standards Comparison Committee (1992)
Coordinator, Pacific Rim Conference on Performance Based Codes
M` Various ASCE Standards committees
SEAOC Code Committee liaison
ASME A17.1 Code Coordinating Committee
ANSI Construction Standards Board
AWARDS
CALBO Instructor of the Year
Paul offers a strong background in plan review and code development from his longtime position with iCBOfiCC
starting as an engineer and ending as Vice President. Paul was the Building Official of El Monte and "knows
code" from many angles with 21 years experience in the budding codes and standards community, including his
work with all the Uniform and International Codes, ASCE 7, ANSI A117.1, FHAct, ADA, CA Title 24 Accessibility
regulations, to name a few. At CSG Paul combines his wealth of knowledge, hard work, and excellent customer
services; tap into Paul for all code related issues including effective plan review and inspection sohAons.
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Mr. Kato is a Structural Engineer and Building Official for CSG Consultants, Inc. His extensive experience in
performing plan review on public, commercial, industrial, and residential structures provides CSGs clients with
premiere quality plan review services. His expertise includes structural design and plan review for compliance
with applicable UBC, UPC, UMC, NEC, Califomia amendments, accessibility, energy requirements, and state
handicapped regulations.
Prior to his employment with CSG, Mr. Kato was the Principal for Kato Engineering, where he performed
structural engineering consulting services for public and private clients. He was responsible for structural design
and structural plan reviewing for a full spectrum of building types and occupancies. His employment with the
City of Westminster provided him with extensive plan review experience. Mr. Kato reviewed plans for
compliance with all relevant state and local codes.
Subsequent to his work with the City of Westminster as a plan review engineer, Mr. Kato was commissioned by
the City to update the municipal code to correspond to current California code requirements.
Mr_ - M Kato has performed plan review for the Westminster Town Hall and Police Station, Laguna Hills High
School, Chapman University, Whittier Christian High School, and the City of Orange, Main Public Library. His
extensive knowledge of public buildings and his commitment to timeliness and quality contribute greatly to each
jurisdiction he serves.
Mr. Kato was commissioned as full-time Building Official for the City of La Habra. Recommended by the City of
Orange, Mr. Kato assisted the City of La Habra's Building Department during their period of transition,
supervising and managing plan review, inspection and counter staff, coordinating the various budding
departments, and managing personnel issues. Addftnally, Mr. Kato coordinated City and private projects with
the building, planning, engineering, and public works departments, worked to update the Clys municipal code,
and provide feedback to facilitate development of efficient departmental practices and procedures.
Mr. Kato has the expertise and broad experience necessary to effectively coordinate, foster, and help develop
all aspects of a municipal building department.
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Structural Engineer
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Structural Engineer, California 13759
Structural Engineer, Nevada I oiwo5
Structural Engineer, Arizona 151735
~` Structural Engineer, Utah j 7awti&22m
Civil Engineer, California 124158
Civil Engineer, Nevada ( 018sos
Civil Engineer, Texas I io6754
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Plans Examiner I icc 8554
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Master of Science, Civil Engineering J California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering I California State University, Long Beach
As a Structural Engineer for CSG Consultants, Ed provides pian review of complex structural and non-structural
buildings for numerous government agencies and municipal jurisdictions. He has a thorough knowiedge of local,
state and international building codes.
Ed has both public and private sector experience. Prior to joining CSG, he worked as a consultant Plan Review
Manager, with oversight in the day to day operations of the building plan review division. Duties included plan
checking, management of the plan review function, hiring and training plan check staff and providing building
official services to contract cities.
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Ed also served as Building Official for the City of Dana Point; providing building department management for the
City, responsible for plan check, building inspection and the public counter staff.
Additional private experience includes serving as Plan Review Division Manager for a consultant ccunpanywith
duties including plan check of buildings and structures for compliance with the California Building Code, Trila 24
Disabled Accessibility and Energy requirements, coordination of pian check service with contract jurisdictions
and staff supervision.
As an Engineer with the County of Orange, his duties included plan checking, public counter service and Issuing
building permits for building projects in the county unincorporated areas.
Ed also served as a Senior Facilities Design Specialist/Lead Structural Engineer for Rockwefl International's
Rocketdyne Division in Canoga Park. in this role, his responsibilities included design and construction
management of construction project for company facilities such as rocket test stands, manufacturing and
industrial buildings, office renovations, !ridge crane systems and pipe support systems. Duties included
structural design and drafting, project management, construction coordination, review of vendor's design and
management of the structural design unit In addition, he supervised the engineering of the c ivvillstructmal design
group.
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Plans Examiner
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Engineer-in-Trakft, State of Ca€ifomis 1122739
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Structural Emphasis)
California Polytechnic State University, Pomona
Mr. Tung D. Le serves in the Plan Review Division at CSG's Southern California headquarters, located in
Santa Ana. He currently performs building plan reviews of complex commercial and residential structures
and reviews existing buildings for change of use or occupancy in compliance with California codes and
City ordinances. Mr. Le brings a strong work ethic and positive attitude, providing CSG's clients with the
highest quality plan review and customer service.
Prior to joining CSG, Mr. Le developed his skills in structural design during his internship at Van Dorpe
Chou & Associates, a structural engineering consultant farm. He performed structural design for single
family dwellings and residential complexes, as well as shop drawing reviews.
Mr. Le has also broadened and developed his level of experience through his internship as a staff
engineer at Leighton Group Inc., focusing on geotechnical engineering. His duties included obtaining soil
samples, conducting field investigations, formalizing boring logs, and preparing soil reports.
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Professional Civil Engineer I State of callfomia 68110
Certified SWPPP Develloper/Prac titioner (QSD/QSP)
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
University of Caldbmia Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
TPANING
Caftmia Subdivision Map Act Seminar
Bay Area Hydrology Model (BAHM)
Municipal Regional NPDES Permit Provision C_6 (Contraction BMPs)
Ms. Truong has extensive experience in both the design and review of various types of projects at all:
a, levels of development, from entitlement to final grading and improvement plans. Past projects have
included the preparation or review of tentative maps, final or parcel maps, and comprehensive
improvements plans for large, hillside and coastal residential subdivisions in both Southern and Northern
California, commend and industrial projects in San Francisco Bay and the Los Angeles regions, and
various local public works projects such as bicycle paths, new roadway construction, roadway
rehabilitation, and utility projects. Some of Sophie's recent review projects include:
P Pack Ridge 631ot Subdivision in Waif !Moon Bay
P Redwood Gate 454ot Subdivision in Palo Alio
P The Oyster Point Redevelopment Project in South San Francisco
9 The Branciforte Creek 324ot Subdivision in Santa Cruz
Menlo College / Menlo School Redevelopment in Atherton
As part of her development review experience, Sophie manages incoming submittals, reviews plans and
prepares comments and redlines, and regularly meets with project applicants and City personnel to
review the project and discuss design issues. In addition, Ms. Truong has been effectively managing
CSG's Development Review team since 2008, not only providing quality assurance/quality control for in-
house reviews, but also providing training, mentoring and engineering support to the review team.
Ms. Truong is particularly adept at reviewing projects for compliance with the State's Subdivision Map Act,
Local Ordinances, Project Conditions of Approval, NPDES permit requirements, CEQA mitigation
measures, Coastal Development Permit conditions of approval, and any other permits or regulations
enforced at the municipal, state, or federal level.
in addition to providing development review services, Sophie also provides on-going design and
surveying efforts as a project manager for Public Works projects. Some of Sophie's recent design
experience includes the Seymour Street Extension to Highway 1 and the Highway f Bicycle and
Pedestrian Trail in Half Moon Bay, the federally funded Serramonte Blvd Roadway Rehabirdation Project
in Colma, and the Spencer Dam Spillway Repair ad Tartan Trail Sanitary Sewer Relocation Project in the
Town of Hillsborough.
Prior to joining CSG, Ms. Truong pursued a career in geotechnical engineering where she acquired
valuable knowledge in the construction industry preparing engineering recommendations for various
types of foundations and supervising field and laboratory work. She followed her geotechnical experience
with two years as a consultant for the City of Los Angeles, establishing methods of repair and managing
construction of the City-wide sewer system damaged in the 1994 Northridge earthquake.
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Energy/Access Disabled Access I Fuseiton, CA
Addison Career Institute, Uniform Building Code I Ontario, CA
Cerro Coso Community College, AA Degree i Ridgecrest, CA
Dale Carnegie: Human Relations / Speaking I Anaheim, CA
Mr. Cook is a Building Inspector who joined CSG with over ten years of professional experience, focusing on
building inspection and plan review. Among his many projects are commercial and residential building
inspections, chief swimming pool inspector for commercial and large estate for the City of Anaheim, contract
municipal building inspector for the cities of La Habra, Costa Mesa, and Tustin, permit technician services for
the County of Los Angeles, and structural surveys for the City of Los Angeles. Maar projects include complete
inspections of renovated commercial structures, rated and non -rated single and community family residential
new construction, and assisting the cities of Costa Mesa and Tustin in implementing the 2005 energy code.
Prior to joining CSG, Mr. Cook performed building and safety inspection services for three years for a number of
independent developers, contractors, and the public.
He has a wide range of experience including: field inspection; U.B.C. application: electrical, mechanical and
plumbing code application; code enforcement; permit technician; commercial and residential inspection,
commercial inspection, fire safety and administration.
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Ms. Petrosian brings a full complement of experience and talent to any front counter environment. She is
extremely skilled at municipal environments, processes and procedures and understands the value of
exceptional customer service.
EXPMENCE
City of Costa Mesa I Building and Safety Department & Transportation /Engineers Department
IntmTWotunteer
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plans and development applicaWns for completeness, caleulafing fees, issuing permits and explaining
the review process to front counter clients
0 Scanning, drafting, and desidnp pubtit»ng
® Engineering support related to the program area
PEP Investmerds I Irvine CA LAPINCO, Inc. I Glendale, CA
Mechanical Engineer/Cost Estimator
P HUD;s project based - Section 8 Housing Program
® Communications and interact with residents to ensure resident satisfaction
P Conduct showings for interested leasing prospects
P Ring, expense mports and financial management
P Rent collections, bank deposits, financial statements
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AutoCad I Irvine Valley College & Orange Coast College
Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint I Irvine Valley College
Adore Acrobat, Enterprise 'I -JD Edwards and Quickboolcs
Ms. Petrosian brings a fall complement of experience and talent to any front counter environment. She is
extremely skilled at municipal environments, processes and procedures and understands the value of
exceptional customer service.
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City of Cosa Mesa I Building and Safety Department & Transportation /Engineering Department
InterWolunteer
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plans and development applications for completeness, calculating fees, issuing permits and explaining
the review process to front counter clients
® Scanning, drafting, and desktop publishing
P Engineering support related to the program area
PEP Invesfiinents I Irvine CA LAPINCO, Inc. I Glendale, CA
Mechanical Engineer/Cost Estimator
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P Rent cof !ions bank deposits, frnanc kd statements
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