RFP - 2019-16 - Environmental Consulting Services to the Community Development Department
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 2019-16
Environmental Consulting Services to the Community
Development Department
SUBMITTALS:
Three (3) bound copies and one (1) electronic PDF file on a flash drive of the
proposal in sealed envelope(s) must be received by
the City of Rosemead’s City Clerk’s Office by
no later than Monday, December 2, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
CONTACT PERSON:
Lily Valenzuela, Planning & Economic Development Manager
City of Rosemead
8838 E. Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, California 91770
(626) 569-2142
ltrinh@cityofrosemead.org
PROPOSALS RECEIVED AFTER THE TIME AND DATE STATED ABOVE SHALL NOT BE
CONSIDERED. FACSIMILE AND E-MAIL PROPOSAL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
INQUIRIES: Direct questions for clarification on Request for Proposal
documents to Lily Valenzuela, Planning & Economic
Development Manager at (626) 569-2142 or
ltrinh@cityofrosemead.org
MODIFICATIONS: Any modification of this Request for Proposal will be
provided to consultants who request notification of any
modifications.
ISSUANCE DATE: November 14, 2019
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ABOUT THE TASK
The City of Rosemead Planning Division received entitlement applications (General Plan
Amendment, Zone Change, Planned Development Review, and Tentative Tract Map) requesting
to construct a new residential planned development. The project consists of 29 units ranging in
size from 1,252 square feet to 1,632 square feet. A two-car garage is also proposed for each
residential unit. In addition, the development will also include private and common open space
areas and guest parking spaces. The subject site is located at 3133-3141 Willard Avenue in the
Light Multiple Residential (R-2) zone.
The residential planned development is proposed on a 1.19-acre site located on the west side
of Willard Avenue, between Dorothy Street and Garvey Avenue. As illustrated in the General
Plan Land Use and Zoning Maps (Attachment “A”), the project site is currently designated in the
General Plan Land Use Map as Medium Density Residential and on the Zoning Map as Light
Multiple Residential (R-2). The Applicant (Olson Company) is proposing to change the land use
designation from Medium Density Residential (0-12 du/acre) to High Density Residential (0-30
du/acre) and on the Zoning Map, from Light Multiple Residential (R-2) to Planned Development
(P-D).
The preliminary development plans are attached as Attachment “B”. Please note the plans will
be revised to meet the Rosemead Municipal Code development standards.
BACKGROUND
The City of Rosemead is located in the San Gabriel Valley in the eastern portion of Los Angeles
County and encompasses 5.2 square miles. Rosemead was incorporated as a City in 1959. The
City enjoys good access to major transportation corridors including San Bernardino Freeway
(Interstate 10), San Gabriel River Freeway (Interstate 605), Rosemead Boulevard - a California
State Highway (Route 19), Mission Drive, Temple City Boulevard, Valley Boulevard, and Walnut
Grove Avenue. Strong municipal services and specialized programs distinguish Rosemead as
one of the region’s leading communities in which to live and work.
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THE ORGANIZATION
Rosemead operates under the Council/Manager form of government. The City Council is
elected at large to four year, overlapping terms. The Mayor is elected by a majority vote of the
City Council and rotates each year. The City Manager is appointed by and serves at the pleasure
of the City Council. Gloria Molleda currently serves as the City Manager.
The Planning Division serves under the direction of the Community Development Director. The
Community Development Department combines the functions of Planning, Building & Safety,
Economic Development, Housing, and Code Enforcement.
FIRM QUALIFICATIONS
In selecting one firm to provide these services, the City of Rosemead seeks the following
qualifications:
1. Education, experience, and background in environmental consulting.
2. Qualifications of the Proposal Team. Has the firm been in this type of business for a
reasonable length of time? Are referenced prior consulting engagements clearly related
to the scope of services desired? Were clients of this firm satisfied that they received
high quality professional work?
3. Adequacy of the consultant’s staff to perform the work, including sufficient depth of
staff to ensure completion in the event the assigned principals or project managers are
unable to perform their duties.
4. Outstanding communication and work skills, including the ability to work in a team
environment within a demanding public atmosphere.
5. Documentation of errors and omissions insurance, other insurance as required by City
policy, and equal employment opportunity as required by law.
6. For continuing services subject to annual renewal, willingness to participate in an annual
cost-effectiveness and performance evaluation in writing by the City’s Finance Director
and Community Development Director prior to contract renewal.
PROPOSAL REVIEW
Selection will follow these steps:
1. Proposal Review: Upon receiving a satisfactory number of proposals, candidates and
firms will be evaluated by Community Development personnel. If needed, the best-
qualified firms will be invited to participate in an interview.
2. Interview: If needed, a panel consisting of at least three (3) staff members from the City
of Rosemead will interview firm/s. Each firm will be given an hour’s space, with the first
10 minutes allocated for a brief presentation. Work samples are encouraged; fancy
audio-visual presentations are discouraged.
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3. Professional Services Agreement: Upon identification of a preferred provider, the
Community Development Director or his/her designee will request a Professional
Services Agreement subject to negotiation of precise work program, terms of payment,
and other City requirements.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
All proposals shall include the following material:
1. Contact Information: name, address, and contact information including fax, e-mail, and
other means of contacting the firm.
2. Firm Profile: Include size and organization, rates, functions and capabilities, and firm
philosophy.
3. Relevant Experience and Skills: focusing on the specific needs identified in this proposal,
including a description of at least three (but no more than six) prior assignments of the
firm within the past five years in which services similar in scope to those outlined in this
RFP. Each description must be limited to one page. For each of these prior assignments,
provide the following:
a. The name of the organization, mailing address, contact name, and telephone
number.
b. The dates during which the services were performed.
c. A summary of the products delivered for the contracted work.
4. Project Approach, where applicable: Include an outline of how services would be made
available to the City.
5. Project Team: Include precise designation of responsible principals and project
managers handling day-to-day work program; names and resumes of back-up personnel
supporting the project managers; and designation of an alternate project manager in
the event illness or other occurrence prevents the project managers from overseeing
the contract.
6. Resumes of Key Project Personnel demonstrating experience and capabilities in the
subject areas requested.
7. Documentation of Recent Projects specifically addressing the types of work products
and activities contained in the request for proposals; the budget employed; references
or contacts currently available to answer City questions.
8. Current and Accessible References: References must have experience with the particular
individuals assigned rather than to the firm. Proposal should be clear and correct with
respect to what firm the respondent was with when performing the work.
9. Falsification of work experience by documenting projects not handled by the firm or
individuals will be grounds to eliminate the proposal from further consideration.
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10. Cost breakdown: A bid proposal for one initial study and Negative Declaration (ND),
Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), or Environmental Impact Report (EIR) with a
dollar amount break down is requested along with hourly rates for the team’s
personnel.
11. Timeline: A detailed timeline should be provided for the environmental documents,
including the initial study and either an ND, MND, or EIR proposal.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTALS
The sole source of contact regarding this RFP is Lily Valenzuela, Planning & Economic
Development Manager at (626) 569-2142 or ltrinh@cityofrosemead.org.
1. To be considered, please submit three (3) bound copies of your proposal and one (1)
unbound reproducible copy of the proposal in sealed envelope(s) that shall be clearly
marked:
“REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 2019-16
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES
DO NOT OPEN WITH REGULAR MAIL”
2. All proposals must be received at the address below no later than 5:00 p.m. on
Monday, December 2, 2019.
3. All proposals received will be date and time stamped. Proposals received after the due
date and time will be returned unopened.
4. Proposals must be addressed to:
City of Rosemead
City Clerk’s Office
Attn: Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk
8838 E. Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, California 91770
Faxed or e-mailed proposals will not be accepted. Hand carried proposals will be accepted
before the response due date and time at the address above during normal business hours of
7:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The City of Rosemead City Hall is
closed on Fridays.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. General Plan Land Use and Zoning Maps
B. Preliminary Plans (Site Plan, Floor Plan, and Elevations)
C. Scope of Work
D. Distribution List
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Attachment “A” – General Plan Land Use and Zoning Maps
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Attachment “B” – Preliminary Plans
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Attachment “C” – Scope of Work
CEQA Related Tasks:
1. Project Scoping
i. Research and Investigation
ii. Agency Consultation
iii. Field Reconnaissance
iv. Initial Study
v. Notice of Preparation
2. Preparation of Administrative Draft ND, MND, or EIR
ii. Executive Summary
iii. Introduction and Purpose
iv. Project Description
v. Cumulative Projects to be Considered
vi. Environmental Analysis (The Applicant will provide the following studies and
reports to the selected Consultant: Traffic, Air Quality, Noise, Geology and Soils,
Hydrology/Drainage/Stormwater, Phase I and II, and Photo-simulations.)
(a) Aesthetics
(b) Agricultural Resources
(c) Air Quality
(d) Biological Resources
(e) Cultural Resources
(f) Geology and Soils
(g) Hazards and Hazardous Materials
(h) Hydrology and Water Quality
(i) Land Use
(j) Mineral Resources
(k) Noise
(l) Population and Housing
(m) Public Services
(n) Recreation
(o) Transportation/Traffic
(p) Tribal Cultural Resources
(q) Utilities and Service Systems
vii. Growth Inducement
viii. Cumulative Impacts
ix. Graphic Exhibits
3. Draft ND, MND, or EIR
i. Preliminary Draft MND or EIR
ii. Completion of the Draft MND or EIR
4. Final ND, MND, or EIR
i. Response to comments – administrative final Draft ND, MND, or EIR
ii.. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (if required)
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iii. Final ND, MND, or EIR
5. Finding and statement of overriding Considerations (if required)
6. Project Coordination, meetings and hearings (Meeting attendance at up to five public
hearings - Planning Commission and City Council)
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Attachment “D” – Distribution List
Civic Solutions
Attn: Tom Merrell
1235 N. Harbor Boulevard, Suite 101
Fullerton, CA, 92832
Phone: (949) 489-1442
Fax: (949) 240-8068
Email: merrell@civicsolutions.com
D&J Municipal Services, Inc
21680 Gateway Center Drive, Suite 110
Diamond Bar, CA, 91765
Phone: (877) 396-6984
Fax: (909) 396-7634
Email: Daniel@djengineering.com
EIP Associates
Attn: Teri Vitar
12301 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 430
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (310) 268-8132
Fax: (310) 268-8175
Email: tvitar@eipassociates.com
Comprehensive Planning Services
Attn: Joann Lombardo
2916 Clay Street
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Phone: (949) 243-5274
Email: joann@jalcps.com
RBF Consulting
Attn: Collette L. Morse
14725 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92618-2027
Phone: (949) 855-3653
Fax: (949) 837-4122
Email: cmorse@rbf.com
Kendall Planning & Design
2502 California Avenue
Santa Monica, CA, 90403
Phone: (310) 586-1557
Email: alison@kendallplanning.com
MIG | Hogle Ireland
Attn: Christopher Brown
1500 Iowa Avenue, Suite #110
Riverside, California 92507
Phone: (951) 787-9222
Parsons Brinkerhoff, Inc.
444 South Flower Street
Los Angeles, CA, 90071
Phone: (213) 362-9470
Email: smithso@pbworld.com
PMC
21171 S. Western Avenue, Suite 200
Torrance, CA, 90501
Phone: (310) 224-4500
Fax: (559) 320-5772
Email: proposal@pmcworld.com
The Planning Center
1580 Metro Drive
Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
Phone: (714) 966-9220
Fax: (714) 966-9221
Email: pfahy@planningcenter.com
URS Corporation
915 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90017-9491
Phone: (213) 996-2200
Fax: (213) 996-2458
Email: dev_vrat@urscorp.com
ECORP Consulting, Inc.
Attn: Kathy Kondor
1801 East Park Court Place
Building B, Suite 103
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Phone: (909) 307-0046
Fax: (909) 307-0056
Email: ecorp@ecorpconsulting.com
PCR Services Corporation
233 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 130
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 451-4488
Fax: (310) 451-5279
Email: b.barakett@pcrnet.com
T&B Planning, Inc.
Attn: Tracy Zinn, AICP
17542 East 17th Street, Suite 100
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 505-6360 Ext. 350
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Phil Martin & Associates
Attn: Phil Martin
4860 Irvine Boulevard, Suite 203
Irvine, CA 92620
Phone: (949) 454-1800
Fax: (949) 454-1801
Email: pmartin@philmartinassociates.com
SWCA Environmental Consultants
150 South Arroyo Parkway, 2nd Floor
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: (626) 240-0587, EXT 6633
Fax: (626) 240-0607
Email: msullivan@swca.com
Rincon Consultants, Inc.
Attn: Joe Power
180 N. Ashwood Avenue
Ventura, CA 93003
Phone: (805) 644-4455, EXT 12
Email: jpower@rinconconsultants.com
UltraSystems Environmental |
WBE/DBE/SBE/WOSB
16431 Scientific Way
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (949) 788-4900
Fax: (949) 788-4901
Ganddini Group, Inc.
550 Parkcenter Drive, Suite 202
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: (714) 795 3100
LSA Associates, Inc.
Attn: Kent Norton
1500 Iowa Avenue, Suite 200
Riverside, CA 92507
Gruen Associates
Attn: Director of Planning, Adam Maleitzke
6330 San Vicente Boulevard, Suite 200
Los Angeles, California 90048
Chambers Group, Inc.
5 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 750
Santa Ana, CA 92707
Phone: (949) 261-5414
Fax: (714) 545-2255
*RFP is open to any interested party
Phone: (949) 788-4900
Fax: (949) 788-4901
Ganddini Group, Inc.
550 Parkcenter Drive, Suite 202
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: (714) 795 3100
LSA Associates, Inc.
Attn: Kent Norton
1500 Iowa Avenue, Suite 200
Riverside, CA 92507
Gruen Associates
Attn: Director of Planning, Adam Maleitzke
6330 San Vicente Boulevard, Suite 200
Los Angeles, California 90048
Chambers Group, Inc.
5 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 750
Santa Ana, CA 92707
Phone: (949) 261-5414
Fax: (714) 545-2255
*RFP IS OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES