City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize an amendment to the professional
services agreements with Project Partners, Berryman and Henigar, and Nickerson
Company, to support the Public Works Department for public works inspection, for
an additional amount not-to-exceed $65,000. The contracts will expire on June 30,
2007.
BACKGROUND:
On October 10, 2005, the City Council approved 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. The purpose of the agreements was to alleviate the
workload of the Public Works Inspector due to the Symantec development and
several large utility projects.
DISCUSSION:
The existing agreements not-to-exceed cost will soon be exhausted before June 30,
2006. The Symantec development, located at the corner of Slauson Boulevard and
Bristol Parkway, has required a tremendous amount of public works inspection. For
example, the inspection involved over 200,000 cubic yards of soil removal, rough
grading, local storm water pollution prevention, haul routes, and ensuring the
adjacent public roadways are kept clean. Vern Nickerson of Nickerson Company of
Manhattan Beach, a retired Culver City Senior Public Works Inspector, was chosen
to conduct the rough grading inspection due to his historical knowledge of Culver
Meeting Date: 05/22/06 Item Number: C-4
AGENDA ITEM: Authorization to Amend the 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: [] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: Project Partners, Bureau Veritas – Berryman and Henigar,
Nickerson Company via telephone call on May 18, and Master Notification List on May
18.
Department Approval:
Charles D. Herbertson 5/11/06
CAO Approval:
Jerry Fulwood 5/18/06
City Controller Approval:
Marlee Chang 5/16/06City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
City soil conditions and experience with large grading projects. He has done an
excellent job on keeping the progress on the project moving forward.
Just recently Symantec was issued a building and public works permit to begin the
construction of the building, including sewer, storm drain, precise grading, concrete
curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street, and permanent storm water filter structures. The
work will require full time inspection for several months.
Staff is recommending extending the professional services agreements to Project
Partners of Irvine, Berryman and Henigar of Santa Ana, and Nickerson Company of
Manhattan Beach. These three companies together have several construction
inspectors that have extensive experience working with local cities on public works
inspections. 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. 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, 2007. 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:
Nickerson Company’s hourly rate charge for public works inspection services is $75
an hour. Berryman and Henigar and Project Partners charge $85 an hour. The
proposed budget for contract inspection is $65,000.
ATTACHMENTS:
Project Partners Inspector Resume
Berryman and Henigar Inspectors’ Resumes
Nickerson Company Inspector ResumeCity of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
MOTIONS:
That the City Council:
1. Approve an amendment to the professional services agreements with Project
Partners, Berryman and Henigar, and Nickerson Company for public works
inspection services for a total additional not-to-exceed cost of $65,000 and
expiring on June 30, 2007;
2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents and the Chief
Administrative Officer to approve the documents.
05/22/06
Authorization to Amend the Professional Services Agreements
with Project Partners, Bureau Ventas - Berryman and Henigar,
and Nickerson Company for General Public Works Inspection
Services
MEETING DATE
AGENDA ITEM
ATTACHMENTS
Pages |109| Project Partners Inspector Resume 1 - 2|109| Berryman and Henigar Inspectors' Resumes 3 - 5|109| Nickerson Company Inspector Resume
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Partners
Summary of Qualifications
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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
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Certified City Wide Final Inspector (City of LA) for
• Sewers and Storm Drains
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• 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, electnc gas, and
communications)
• Managing scheduling and quality of construction projects
City of Hermosa Beach
Senior Inspector
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Summary Of Qualificatrons
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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 arid
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
SemorConstruclion 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
Citj of Los Ang- ele, DeAl-aren -fie f) Pubhc 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 clue Print Reading (Certificates)
Concrete Technology I and II (Certificates)
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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
BoUleVtaT-d-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_reviewThe_ 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-additorrtalfTese projett he was responsi e- or- e-cons ructiiin of the CiV-P-ark_
tr4ation systern_and-nlitigation,of-dispfaccd sidewalks Bureau VeritasIBerryman & HenigarJOSEPH APOHEN, JR
Pubhc Works Inspector
Senior Inspector, Los Angeles County Sanitation District Sewer Line Rehabilitation
Project-City -orrarra-nce-, CA The rehabilitation of the-42n-sewer main was completed
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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 & Henigar!CASEY RETHERFORD
Public Works Inspector
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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—nght-of-way—water—fiow—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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TREWICKERSON-COWANY, Inc
construction Management and Public Works Inspection Services
1467 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, #3, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Office 310-798-1790 — vtuckersonPadelplua 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
• Verifiable track record for the successful completion of multi-million dollar public works
projects
• Certified Construction Manager with expertise in multiple facets of the mdustry
• Retired Senior Public Works Inspector City of Culver City, 17 years
• Versed in project estimating, pending design problems, document preparation, buildmg
code and regulations, and site management through certificate of occupancy
• Results-oriented leader, with proven success in strategic thinking and problem solving
Professional Experience
The Nickerson Con qtruction Company, Amailllo, Texas
Conqtruetion 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
Senior Public Work, In/vector
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 during 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 -
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Education
Courcework in Business Admimstration with an emphasis on Economics (Texas A8t1v1
Univergity 1971)
Engmeenng Management for Construction (University of California Los Angeles Extension,
1989)
Certificates/Licenses
State of California General Engineering Contractor's License
Con qtruction Management Certification, UCLA
Professional Membership
American Inspectors Association, Los Angeles Chapter