City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize professional services agreements
with Project Partners, Berryman and Henigar, and Nickerson Company, to support
the Public Works Department for public works inspection, for a total aggregate not-
to-exceed cost of $65,000. The contracts will expire on June 30, 2006.
BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Department/Engineering Division is responsible for the inspection
of all construction in the public right-of-way including grading and construction of
driveways and parking lots on private property. The position assigned for these
tasks is the Public Works Inspector. The detailed inspections required to be
performed by the Public Works Inspector include inspection of streets, curb and
gutter, sidewalks, storm drains, utility excavation, and sewer mains, to ensure
compliance with the approved engineering plans, specifications, contracts and
agreements. The position processes public works permits, conducts technical
research, and provides office and field support as required.
The Engineering Division currently has one Public Works Inspector on staff. In
September 2001, the Senior Public Works Inspector retired. The position was not
filled and during the 2002/03 budget year, the Senior Public Works Inspector
position was eliminated due to budget cuts. The Public Works Inspector has been
the only one conducting inspections since September 2001.
Meeting Date: 10/10/05 Item Number: C-5
AGENDA ITEM: Authorization to Award Professional Services Agreements with
Project Partners, Bureau Veritas - Berryman and Henigar, and Nickerson Company,
for General Public Works Inspection Services
Contact Person/Dept: Mate Gaspar/PW Phone Number: (310) 253-5602
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: Project Partners, Bureau Veritas – Berryman and Henigar,
Nickerson Company via telephone call on October 5, and Master Notification List on
October 5.
Department Approval:
Charles D. Herbertson 9/28/05
CAO Approval:
Scott Bixby for Jerry Fulwood 10/4/05
City Controller Approval:
Mary Noller for Marlee Chang 10/4/05City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
DISCUSSION:
There are many private development projects proposed for construction this fiscal
year. Some of the projects are large such as the new Symantec building and Fox
Hills Mall expansion/renovation. Also, there are major utility projects proposed in the
public right-of-way. Due to this expected increase in workload, the City Council
approved inclusion of a contract inspector in the current fiscal year’s budget to
support the Engineering Division.
Staff is recommending awarding professional services agreements to three
companies for contract inspection work. The firms are Project Partners of Irvine,
Berryman and Henigar of Santa Ana, and Nickerson Company of Manhattan Beach.
These three companies together have five construction inspectors that have
extensive experience working with local cities on public works inspections. Several
of the inspectors have worked in the past with staff in the Engineering Division. The
resumes of all the inspectors are attached to this report.
Based on availability, one of the companies will provide an inspector to support the
public works inspection needs based on project requirements These inspectors will
be utilized on an as needed basis. Since these contract inspectors are also
providing inspection services to other agencies and may not always be available
when we need them, having several inspectors will ensure that one is always
available to serve Culver City.
The proposed agreements will expire on June 30, 2006. The City retains the right to
terminate these agreements upon thirty days notice and any time during the term of
agreements. Also, the City will have the right to contract with other inspectors when
it is in the City’s best interest.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
Project Partners, Berryman and Henigar, and Nickerson Company’s hourly rate
charge for public works inspection services is $75 an hour. The budget for contract
inspection is $65,000. Based on the hourly rate charge and budget, there are
sufficient funds for 866 hours of inspection performed by the contract inspectors until
the end of the fiscal year.City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
ATTACHMENTS:
Project Partners inspectors’ resumes
Berryman and Henigar inspectors’ resumes
Nickerson Company inspector’s resume
MOTIONS:
That the City Council:
1. Approve professional services agreements with Project Partners, Berryman
and Henigar, and Nickerson Company for public works inspection services for
a total aggregate not-to-exceed cost of $65,000 and expiring on June 30,
2006;
2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents and the Chief
Administrative Officer to approve the documents.
MEETING DATE October 10 2005
AGENDA ITEM Authorization to Award Professional Services Agreements
with Project Partners Bureau Ventas - Berryman and Henigar, and Nickerson
Company, for General Public Works Inspection Services
ATTACHMENTS
Pages|109| Project Partners Inspectors' Resumes 1 - 5|109| Berryman and Hemgar Inspectors' Resumes 6 - 8|109| Nickerson Company Inspector's Resume
9-10Summary of Qualifications
Partner, in Budding Engineering Careers and Tewns
J Al RIVIER
Project Level
Senior Construction Inspector
Qualifications
• Over 40 Years Professional Experience In The Public Works Field
A Former Utilities And Streets Superintendent For City Of Hawthorne
• Strong Understanding Of All Aspects Of Street Projects And Inspection Needs
• Proven Experience As A Senior Inspector
• Taught College Level Public Works Inspection Courses Since 1981
• Team Player
Summary of Public Works Experience
• Former Utilities and Street Supenntendent for City of Hawthorne Dunng his tenure
several major street improvement projects where constructed
• Inspected for the street reconstruction of major portions of the City of Avalon
• Conducted extensive pipeline projects where street improvements were associated
• Planned, assigned supervision organized and directed water and sewer distribution
and maintenance
• Inspected and approved field crew construction and repair projects, coordinated the
survey and evaluation of current facilities in terms of adequacy and projected
growth, formulates recommendations for new facilities required Wrote
specifications for and approved matenal and equipment required for the
maintenance and expansion of water and sewer facilities
• Prepared budget and controls the expenditure of funds Trained and assigned
personnel Dictated correspondence and prepared periodic reports on operations
• Passed on problems of design material and processes proposed in connection with
new construction or major repair
• Supervised the maintenance of files and records of projects and activities Prepared
and presented various regular and special reports attends conferences and
meetings
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Al Rivie r
Res u me
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Teaching Experience
Cal State Dominguez Hills Carson California
Santa Ana College, Santa Ana, California, 1981 - Present
Teacher
Teaches classes in Water Treatment and Distribution Sewer Installation and Repairs,
Environmental Studies, Solar Theory, Design and Construction of Solar Greenhouse
Public Works Inspection including plan reading mathematics concrete forming pouring
and finishing asphalt street construction water sewer and storm drain pipeline
installation, basic surveying safety practices for smooth traffic flow through construction
zones
Employment History
Project Partners - Assigned to Public Works Dept City of Torrance, CA
Senior Construction Inspector (6/2000 to Present)
Represented the City of Torrance as an inspector for various CIP projects including
street/sidewalk improvements and water and sewer line improvement / replacements
City of Norwalk
Contract Inspector Hadley Avenue Sewer Lift Station Project
HYA Engineenng
El Toro Water District Two Sodium Hypochlonte Conversion Stations
Contract Inspector
West Basin Municipal Water District, Carson California (May 1995 — Present)
Construction Manager
Inspection of retrofit projects throughout Central and West Basin Water Distnct (Part-
time)
Also assisted in design and specification writing of a $200,000 retrofit project, and
design and
specification writing of a $221 000 variable speed motors pump station, 3-40
h p pumps and motors refab building electncal plumbing concrete work etc
Montgomery Watson Pasadena CA
Resident Engineer
Inspection of West Basin Metropolitan Water Distnct projects (part-time)
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Al RIvier
Resume
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City of Hawthorne Hawthorne California (1985 — 1994)
Utilities Superintendent
Retired July 1994
Santa Ana Mountains County Water District Trabuco Canyon California (1977— 1985)
General Manager
Santa Margarita Water District, Mission Viejo California (1973— 1977)
Superintendent
Municipal Pipeline & Construction Ca, Mission Viejo California (1967— 1973)
President/Owner
Orange County Waterworks District #5, Westminster, California (1957 — 1967)
Water Superintendent
Certificates & Licenses
C-34 Pipeline Contractor's License No 239283
California Community College Teaching Credential No 269167
Water Treatment Plant Operator, Grade 4, No 0431/14638
Water Distribution Operator, Grade 2 No 802
County of Orange Certified Backflow Prevention Device Tester
Education
AS Water Science
Santa Ann College Santa Ana, California October 1983
Geology and Environmental Studies
Saddleback College Mission Viejo California 1979
St Paul's High School Toronto Ontario Canada
Graduated June 1942
Professional Society Membership
American Water Works Association 1973 - 1994
Southern California Water Utilities Association
Kiwanis Club (Past Treasurer)
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Partner in Building Eng•neAring Careers and reams
Arthur Warren
Project Level
Senior Public Works Inspector
Qualifications
• Over 30 Years Professional Experience as an Inspector
• Proven Public Sector Representation As Retired City of LA Senior Inspector
• Extensively Familiar With All Aspects of Municipals Work
• Team Player
Certified City Wide Final Inspector (City of LA) for
• Sewers and Storm Drains
• Street Lights and Traffic Signals
• Surface Improvements
• Bridges and Tunnels
• Concrete and Asphalt Paving
•
Construction of City Owned Buildings
• Recreation and Parks Improvements
Related Experience
City of Newport Beach — Renovation of Piers
Senior Inspector
• Inspection of the rehabilitation — renovation of Newport and Balboa Piers for
the City of Newport Beach
• Project included replacement of selected pier piles replacement pier decking,
replacement of all pier utilities, (waster wastewater electric gas, and
communications)
• Managing scheduling and quality of construction projects
City of Hermosa Beach
Senior Inspector
• Inspection of undergrounding of power, phone, cable and the relocation of
gas lines sewer laterals, storm laterals that caused interference during the
project
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Arthur Warren Jr
Summary Of Qualifications
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City of Lawndale (1998 - 2000)
Senior Inspector
• Conducted construction observation for street improvements curb and gutter
repair and replacements and sidewalk removal and replacement city wide
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (10/90 - 8/95)
Power Design and Construction Division
Construction and Maintenance Supervisor
• Coordination and scheduling of new construction and retrofit projects
• Supervision of subordinate supervisors and work crews in repair &
maintenance of boilers turbine generators as well as other structural and
mechanical work
• Oversee the construction of various receiving and power distribution stations
City of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works (5/87 - 10/90)
Bureau of Contract Administration
Senior Construction Inspector
• Lead inspector on Hyperion C-67 and new electric building projects
• Inspector on Hyperion C-8 Plant Energy Recovery System Project
• Project Inspector for Chilled Water Intertie Project at the LA Civic Center
• Rehabilitation of elevators in city building including City Hall and Parker
Center
• Monitored asbestos abatement at Los Angeles Central Library
City of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works (4/83 - 9/85)
Bureau of Contract Administration
Construction Inspector
• Central Utility Plant Co-Generation Expansion Project LAX
• Inspection of various mechanical civic structural, and electrical projects at
the Los Angeles International Airport
City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (5/77-4/83)
Commercial Building Inspector
• Inspection of building, structures and construction sites for compliance with
city building and zoning codes and approved plans specifications and
standards
Education
Pasadena City College Pasadena California (1973 1974)
Structural Inspection and Blue Print Reading (Certificates)
Concrete Technology I and II (Certificates)
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JOSEPH APOHEN, JR
Public Works Inspector
Registrations/Certifications
> B A Urban Studies California State Los Angeles
• Graduate Studies-Public Administration California
State — Los Angeles
> Graduate Studies-Environmental Studies California
State University-Dominguez Hills
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Joseph Apohen has over 22 years of experience in the construction of public works projects 15
years of which was in the construction of street sewer storm drain electrical mechanical
pipeline sewage treatment plants and public building projects He has a thorough knowledge
of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook) and is experienced
with the OSHA safety requirements
Public works Inspector, City of La Habra, CA Mr Apohen provided final Inspection services
for the La Habra Boulevard Rehabilitation Project This project involved several projects in
construction simultaneously They were the La Habra Boulevard Rehabilitation and Harbor
Boulevard Rehabilitation Included in these projects were curb and gutter street replacement
new medians with landscape elements storm drains and new up lights in front of City Hall
Public Works Lead Inspector, OCTA, Bus Base Construction, Santa Ana, CA Mr Apohen
provided the services of site observation for construction quality compliance with contract
documents general site safety preparation of daily reports photo documentation and
assistance with the progress payment review The monitoring of the implementation and
operation of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWEPPP) was included along with
maintaining dust control The $37 million dollar project included construction of maintenance
facilities operation center parking area mechanical installation installation site utilities
including storm drains sewers water electrical and telecommunications
Construction Manager, Seismic Repair and Retrofitting of schools, Los Angeles Unified
School District, Los Angeles, CA Mr Apohen managed the seismic repair and retrofitting of
several schools Required in this project were conferences with architects and engineers to
resolve design and structural problems worked with contractors and school officials regarding
the logistics of the construction reviewed progress payments and approved change orders
Construction Inspector, East Cooley Ranch Development Project, Colton, CA The
responsibilities included in the project were ensuring compliance with contract documents
grading street asphalt concrete paving 10 diameter water line installation storm drain
channel modification street lighting landscaping monitoring of underground utility installation
and maintaining dust control
Senior Inspector, Water Line Projects, City of Torrance, Torrance, CA Mr Apohen was
responsible to oversee the construction of two 24 water line projects by the open cut method
for compliance including backfill and compaction traffic control and pressure testing of the
lines In addition to these projects he was responsible for the construction of the City Park
irrigation system and mitigation of displaced sidewalks
Bureau VeritasIBerryman & HenigarJOSEPH APOHEN, JR
Public Works Inspector
Senior Inspector, Los Angeles County Sanitation District Sewer Line Rehabilitation
Project, City of Torrance, CA The rehabilitation of the 42 sewer main was completed
utilizing the slip-liming method using reinforced fiberglass pie construction of insertion pits
abandonment and rehabilitation of manholes and observed the pressure testing of the lines and
enforcing safety requirements
Station Inspector, Metropolitan Transportation Authority Universal City Sub-Station, Los
Angeles, CA Joseph was responsible for the street restoration backfill and compaction
architectural installations formwork reinforcement concrete placement and embeds He also
observed hydrostatic testing of vent lines maintain contract compliance
Mr Apohen also has many years of additional experience working with the Bureau of Contract
Administration Department of Public Works for the City of Los Angeles CA He has also
worked with the Department of Airports in the City of Los Angeles
Bureau VeritasIBerryman & HenigarKASEY RETHERFORD
Public Works Inspector
Education
GIS Certification Mount San Jacinto College (In Progress)
AS in GIS Mount San Jacinto College (In Progress)
EXPERIENCE Mr Retherford has provided field inspection services for six years Mr Retherford combines
his inspection GIS expertise and pavement knowledge to form a unique and comprehensive
understanding of public works He has provided these inspection services to client cities such
as
RIVERSIDE AND SAN DIEGO COUNTIES
Cathedral City Escondido La Mesa Ontario Oceanside Santee and
Temecula
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
El Segundo Inglewood and Pasadena
ORANGE COUNTY
Costa Mesa Cypress Fountain Valley Rancho Santa Margarita San Clemente Santa Ana
and Westminster
His inspection duties include inspection of all aspects of pavement curb gutter sidewalks
storm drains catch basins right-of-way water flow and drainage pavement signs curb
markings street markings right—of—Way assets such as sidewalk and curb and gutter Mr
Rutherford understands the diverse dynamics of the City and understands the pubic works
permit encroachment processes and procedures and the requirements of proper
documentation Through his years of service Mr Retherford has become proficient at visual
identification of Pavement distresses for both asphalt and PCC
The following is a list of project experience
1999 Public Works/Traffic Control Inspection City of Costa Mesa
1999 Public Works/Traffic Control Inspection City of Inglewood
2001 Right—of—Way — Curb and Gutter Inspection City of Cypress
2001 Right—of—Way Curb and Gutter Inspection City of San Clemente
2001 Public Works/Traffic Control Inspection City of Santa Ana
2002 Public Works Curb and Gutter and Right—of—Way Inspection City of Fountain Valley
2002 Public Works/Traffic Control /Storm Drain and Catch Basins City of Rancho Santa
Margarita
2003 Inspection of Storm Drain System As Built Master Plan City of Oceanside
2003 Public Works/Right—of—Way Condition Inspection City of South Pasadena
2003 Public Works/Traffic Control Inspection and Connection to GIS Traffic Control Devices
City of Westminster
2004 Public Works Right—of—Way Inspection and Connection to GIS Right—of—Way Devices
City of La Mesa
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THE NICKERSON COMPANY, Inc
Construction Management and Pubhc Works inspection Services
1467 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, #3, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Office 310-798-1790 — vnickersonRadelphia net — FAX 310-318-2880
Vernon L Nickerson
Construction Manager/Semor Public Works Inspector
Qualifications
• rorty years professional experience as a contractor, foreman, and superintendent on all
types of excavation roadway and pipeline work
• Venfiable track record for the successful completion of multi-million dollar public works
projects
• Certified Construction Manager with expertise in multiple facets of the mdu.stry
• Retired Senior Public Works Inspector City of Culver City, 17 years
• Versed in project estimating, pending design problems, document preparation, building
code and regulations and site management through certificate of occupancy
• Results-onented leader with proven success in strategic thinking and problem solving
Professional Experience
The Nickerson Cou qtniction Company, Amarillo, Texas
Construction Manager/Owner
Owned and operated construction firm for over 15 years Successfully managed and completed a
broad range of public and private sector projects which included interstate highways, sewer trunk
lines to subdivisions, industrial and commercial jobs and airport runways Experienced in
constraint resolution of high liquefaction potential, highly expansive soils, seismically sensitive
sites and landslide identification and stabilization
City of Culver City, Public Works/Engineering
Sensor Public Work; Inspector
Reviewed construction schedules presented by the contractor(s) prior to inception of
construction Inspected all major public works projects within City boundaries Prepared notes
based on general field reviews durmg the construction project, consulted with the contractor and
with the City regarding requests for information and/or clarification during the construction
project Advised the City of contractor's recommendation for action and maintained a log of all
requests coordinated with utility representatives Involved in the following major projects East
Washington Streetscape, Hentage Park Subdivision Studio Shopping Center, ERAS - Kane
Center Target Shopping Center
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Education
Coursevvork m Business Administration with an emphasis on Economics (Texas A&M
University 1971)
Engineering Management for Construction (University of California Los Angeles Extension,
1989)
Certificates/Licenses
State of California General Engineering Contractor's License
Construction Management Certification, UCLA
Professional Membership
American Inspectors Association, Los Angeles Chapter
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