RFP No. 2020-01 - Environmental Consulting Services to the Community Development DepartmentREQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 2020-01
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 Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
CONTACT PERSON:
Annie Lao, Associate Planner
City of Rosemead
8838 E. Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, California 91770
(626) 569-2144
alao@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 Annie Lao, Associate Planner at (626) 569-
2144 or alaoPcityofrosemead.orP
MODIFICATIONS: Any modification of this Request for Proposal will be
provided to consultants who request notification of any
modifications.
ISSUANCE DATE: February 10, 2020
City of Rosemead — Residential/Commercial Mixed -Use Development Request for Proposal No. 2020-01
ABOUT THE TASK
The City of Rosemead Planning Division received entitlement applications (General Plan
Amendment, Zone Change, Zone Variance, Design Review, and Tentative Tract Map) requesting
to construct a new 63,389 sq. ft. residential/commercial mixed-use development. The proposed
four-story building would consist of 17,644 square feet of commercial floor area (10
commercial units and a community hall) and 42 residential condominiums. Parking would be
provided at the basement, ground, and mezzanine levels. The subject site is located at 3001
Walnut Grove Avenue in the Medium Commercial (C-3) zone.
The residential/commercial mixed-use development is proposed on four parcels totaling
approximately 1.05 -acres and is located on the north side of Garvey Avenue, between Walnut
Grove Avenue and Willard 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 Commercial and on the Zoning Map as Medium Commercial (C-3). To develop the site
as a residential/commercial mixed use development, the applicant proposes to change the zone
from C-3 to C-3 with a Residential/Commercial Mixed-use Development Overlay (RC-MUDO)
and change the General Plan land use designation from Commercial to Mixed Use:
Residential/Commercial (30 du/ac; 3 Stories). The applicant is also requesting a Zone Variance
to deviate from the side yard setback.
The environmental review scope of work requested for this project is outlined in Attachment
"B" —Scope of Work.
The preliminary development plans are attached as Attachment "C. Please note the plans will
be revised to meet the Rosemead Municipal Code development standards.
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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.
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, and Housing.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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 Annie Lao, Associate Planner at (626) 569-2144
or alao(@citvofrosemead.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. 2020-01
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
Wednesday. February 26, 2020.
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
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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. Scope of Work
C. Preliminary Plans (Site Plan, Floor Plan, and Elevations)
D. Distribution List
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Attachment `B" — 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: Geology and Soils,
Hydrology/Drainage/Stormwater, and Hazards and Hazardous Materials)
(a) Aesthetics (Photo stimulations)
(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
(1) 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 "C' — Preliminary Plans (Site Plan, Floor Plan, and Elevations)
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PLANS
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Attachment "D" — Distribution List
Civic Solutions
Parsons Brinkerhoff, Inc.
Attn: Tom Merrell
444 South Flower Street
1235 N. Harbor Boulevard, Suite 101
Los Angeles, CA, 90071
Fullerton, CA, 92832
Phone: (213) 362-9470
Phone: (949) 489-1442
Email: smithso@pbworld.com
Fax: (949) 240-8068
URS Corporation
Email: merrell@civicsolutions.com
PMC
21171 S. Western Avenue, Suite 200
DW Municipal Services, Inc
Torrance, CA, 90501
21680 Gateway Center Drive, Suite 110
Phone: (310) 224-4500
Diamond Bar, CA, 91765
Fax: (559) 320-5772
Phone: (877) 396-6984
Email: proposal@pmcworld.com
Fax: (909) 396-7634
ECORP Consulting, Inc.
Email: Daniel@djengineering.com
The Planning Center
MIG I Hogle Ireland
1580 Metro Drive
EIP Associates
Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
Attn: Teri Vitar
Phone: (714) 966-9220
12301 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 430
Fax: (714) 966-9221
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Email: pfahy@planningcenter.com
Phone: (310) 268-8132
Email: ecorp@ecorpconsulting.com
Fax: (310) 268-8175
URS Corporation
Email: tvitar@eipassociates.com
915 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90017-9491
Comprehensive Planning Services
Phone: (213) 996-2200
Attn: Joann Lombardo
Fax: (213) 996-2458
2916 Clay Street
Email: dev_vrat@urscorp.com
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Email: b.barakett@pernet.com
Phone: (949) 243-5274
ECORP Consulting, Inc.
Email: joann@jalcps.com
Attn: Kathy Kondor
MIG I Hogle Ireland
1801 East Park Court Place
RBF Consulting
Building B, Suite 103
Attn: Collette L. Morse
Santa Ana, CA 92701
14725 Alton Parkway
Phone: (909) 307-0046
Irvine, CA 92618-2027
Fax: (909) 307-0056
Phone: (949) 855-3653
Email: ecorp@ecorpconsulting.com
Fax: (949) 837-4122
Email: cmorse@rbf.com
PCR Services Corporation
233 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 130
Kendall Planning & Design
Santa Monica, CA 90401
2502 California Avenue
Phone: (310) 451-4488
Santa Monica, CA, 90403
Fax: (310) 451-5279
Phone: (310) 586-1557
Email: b.barakett@pernet.com
Email: alison@kendallplanning.com
T&B Planning, Inc.
MIG I Hogle Ireland
Attn: Tracy Zinn, AICP
Attn: Christopher Brown
17542 East 17th Street, Suite 100
1500 Iowa Avenue, Suite #110
Tustin, CA 92780
Riverside, California 92507
(714) 505-6360 Ext. 350
Phone: (951) 787-9222
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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 ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
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