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THIS ON -CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is
made and entered into as of this 15th day of April, 2025 ("Effective Date"), by and between
the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a California municipal corporation and charter city
("City"), and MOFFATT & NICHOL, a California corporation ("Consultant"), whose
address is 4225 E. Conant Street Suite 101, Long Beach, CA 90808, and is made with
reference to the following:
RECITALS
A. City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws
of the State of California with the power to carry on its business as it is now being
conducted under the statutes of the State of California and the Charter of City.
B. City desires to engage Consultant to provide on -call marine / coastal engineering
services ("Project").
C. Consultant possesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification and
knowledge to provide the professional services described in this Agreement.
D. City has solicited and received a proposal from Consultant, has reviewed the
previous experience and evaluated the expertise of Consultant, and desires to
retain Consultant to render professional services under the terms and conditions
set forth in this Agreement.
E. Additionally, the parties intend that concurrently with the Effective Date of this
Agreement, the prior on -call agreement between the parties, dated April 12, 2022
and as amended December 19, 2024, shall be terminated.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned parties
as follows:
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The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date, and shall
terminate on April 14, 2030, unless terminated earlier as set forth herein.
2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
2.1 Consultant shall perform the on -call services described in the Scope of
Services attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference ("Services"
or "Work"). Upon written request from the Project Administrator as defined herein,
Consultant shall provide a letter proposal for Services requested by the City (hereinafter
referred to as the "Letter Proposal"). The Letter Proposal shall include the following:
2.1.1 A detailed description of the Services to be provided;
2.1.2 The position of each person to be assigned to perform the Services,
and the name of the individuals to be assigned, if available;
and
2.1.3 The estimated number of hours and cost to complete the Services;
2.1.4 The time needed to finish the specific project.
2.2 No Services shall be provided until the Project Administrator has provided
written acceptance of the Letter Proposal. Once authorized to proceed, Consultant shall
diligently perform the duties in the approved Letter Proposal.
3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
3.1 Time is of the essence in the performance of Services under this Agreement
and Consultant shall perform the Services in accordance with the schedule included in
Exhibit A and the Letter Proposal. In the absence of a specific schedule, the Services
shall be performed to completion in a diligent and timely manner. The failure by
Consultant to strictly adhere to the schedule set forth in Exhibit A and the Letter Proposal,
if any, or perform the Services in a diligent and timely manner may result in termination
of this Agreement by City.
3.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant shall not be responsible for
delays due to causes beyond Consultant's reasonable control. However, in the case of
any such delay in the Services to be provided for the Project, each party hereby agrees
to provide notice within two (2) calendar days of the occurrence causing the delay to the
other party so that all delays can be addressed.
3.3 Consultant shall submit all requests for extensions of time for performance
in writing to the Project Administrator as defined herein not later than ten (10) calendar
days after the start of the condition that purportedly causes a delay. The Project
Administrator shall review all such requests and may grant reasonable time extensions
for unforeseeable delays that are beyond Consultant's control.
3.4 For all time periods not specifically set forth herein, Consultant shall
respond in the most expedient and appropriate manner under the circumstances, by
hand -delivery or mail.
4. COMPENSATION TO CONSULTANT
4.1 City shall pay Consultant for the Services on a time and expense not -to -
exceed basis in accordance with the provisions of this Section and the Letter Proposal
and the Schedule of Billing Rates attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein
by reference. Consultant's compensation for all Work performed in accordance with this
Agreement, including all reimbursable items and subconsultant fees, shall not exceed
Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($500,000.00), without prior written
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authorization from City. No billing rate changes shall be made during the term of this
Agreement without the prior written approval of City.
4.2 Consultant shall submit monthly invoices to City describing the Work
performed the preceding month. Consultant's bills shall include the name of the person
who performed the Work, a brief description of the Services performed and/or the specific
task in the Scope of Services to which it relates, the date the Services were performed,
the number of hours spent on all Work billed on an hourly basis, and a description of any
reimbursable expenditures. City shall pay Consultant no later than thirty (30) calendar
days after approval of the monthly invoice by City staff.
4.3 City shall reimburse Consultant only for those costs or expenses specifically
identified in Exhibit B to this Agreement and the Letter Proposal or specifically approved
in writing in advance by City.
4.4 Consultant shall not receive any compensation for Extra Work performed
without the prior written authorization of City. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any
Work that is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project,
but which is not included within the Scope of Services and which the parties did not
reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement.
Compensation for any authorized Extra Work shall be paid in accordance with the
Schedule of Billing Rates as set forth in Exhibit B and the Letter Proposal.
5. PROJECT MANAGER
5.1 Consultant shall designate a Project Manager, who shall coordinate all
phases of the Project. This Project Manager shall be available to City at all reasonable
times during the Agreement term. Consultant has designated Kim Garvey to be its Project
Manager. Consultant shall not remove or reassign the Project Manager or any personnel
listed in Exhibit A or assign any new or replacement personnel to the Project without the
prior written consent of City. City's approval shall not be unreasonably withheld with
respect to the removal or assignment of non -key personnel.
5.2 Consultant, at the sole discretion of City, shall remove from the Project any
of its personnel assigned to the performance of Services upon written request of City.
Consultant warrants that it will continuously furnish the necessary personnel to complete
the Project on a timely basis as contemplated by this Agreement.
5.3 If Consultant is performing inspection services for City, the Project Manager
and any other assigned staff shall be equipped with a cellular phone to communicate with
City staff. The Project Manager's cellular phone number shall be provided to City.
6. ADMINISTRATION
This Agreement will be administered by the Public Works Department. City's
Director of Public Works or designee shall be the Project Administrator and shall have the
authority to act for City under this Agreement. The Project Administrator shall represent
City in all matters pertaining to the Services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement.
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7. CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
To assist Consultant in the execution of its responsibilities under this Agreement,
City agrees to provide access to and upon request of Consultant, one copy of all existing
relevant information on file at City. City will provide all such materials in a timely manner
so as not to cause delays in Consultant's Work schedule.
8. STANDARD OF CARE
8.1 All of the Services shall be performed by Consultant or under Consultant's
supervision. Consultant represents that it possesses the professional and technical
personnel required to perform the Services required by this Agreement, and that it will
perform all Services in a manner commensurate with community professional standards
and with the ordinary degree of skill and care that would be used by other reasonably
competent practitioners of the same discipline under similar circumstances. All Services
shall be performed by qualified and experienced personnel who are not employed by City.
By delivery of completed Work, Consultant certifies that the Work conforms to the
requirements of this Agreement, all applicable federal, state and local laws, and legally
recognized professional standards.
8.2 Consultant represents and warrants to City that it has, shall obtain, and shall
keep in full force and effect during the term hereof, at its sole cost and expense, all
licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever nature that is
legally required of Consultant to practice its profession. Consultant shall maintain a City
of Newport Beach business license during the term of this Agreement.
8.3 Consultant shall not be responsible for delay, nor shall Consultant be
responsible for damages or be in default or deemed to be in default by reason of strikes,
lockouts, accidents, acts of God, or the failure of City to furnish timely information or to
approve or disapprove Consultant's Work promptly, or delay or faulty performance by
City, contractors, or governmental agencies.
9. HOLD HARMLESS
9.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend
and hold harmless City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents,
volunteers and employees (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties"), from and against any
and all claims (including, without limitation, claims for bodily injury, death or damage to
property), demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, losses,
judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, without limitation,
attorneys' fees, disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature whatsoever
(individually, a Claim; collectively, "Claims"), and which relate (directly or indirectly) to the
negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant or its principals, officers,
agents, employees, vendors, suppliers, subconsultants, subcontractors, anyone
employed directly or indirectly by any of them or for whose acts they may be liable, or any
or all of them.
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9.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to require
Consultant to indemnify the Indemnified Parties from any Claim arising from the sole
negligence, active negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. Nothing in
this indemnity shall be construed as authorizing any award of attorneys' fees in any action
on or to enforce the terms of this Agreement. This indemnity shall apply to all claims and
liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do
not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by the
Consultant.
10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
It is understood that City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis
and Consultant is not an agent or employee of City. The manner and means of
conducting the Work are under the control of Consultant, except to the extent they are
limited by statute, rule or regulation and the expressed terms of this Agreement. No civil
service status or other right of employment shall accrue to Consultant or its employees.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute approval for Consultant or any
of Consultant's employees or agents, to be the agents or employees of City. Consultant
shall have the responsibility for and control over the means of performing the Work,
provided that Consultant is in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. Anything in
this Agreement that may appear to give City the right to direct Consultant as to the details
of the performance of the Work or to exercise a measure of control over Consultant shall
mean only that Consultant shall follow the desires of City with respect to the results of the
Services.
11. COOPERATION
Consultant agrees to work closely and cooperate fully with City's designated
Project Administrator and any other agencies that may have jurisdiction or interest in the
Work to be performed. City agrees to cooperate with the Consultant on the Project.
12. CITY POLICY
Consultant shall discuss and review all matters relating to policy and Project
direction with City's Project Administrator in advance of all critical decision points in order
to ensure the Project proceeds in a manner consistent with City goals and policies.
13. PROGRESS
Consultant is responsible for keeping the Project Administrator informed on a
regular basis regarding the status and progress of the Project, activities performed and
planned, and any meetings that have been scheduled or are desired.
14. INSURANCE
Without limiting Consultant's indemnification of City, and prior to commencement
of Work, Consultant shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term
of this Agreement or for other periods as specified in this Agreement, policies of insurance
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of the type, amounts, terms and conditions described in the Insurance Requirements
attached hereto as Exhibit C, and incorporated herein by reference.
15. PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS
Except as specifically authorized under this Agreement, the Services to be
provided under this Agreement shall not be assigned, transferred contracted or
subcontracted out without the prior written approval of City. Any of the following shall be
construed as an assignment: The sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of any
of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Consultant, or of the interest of any general
partner or joint venturer or syndicate member or cotenant if Consultant is a partnership or
joint -venture or syndicate or co -tenancy, which shall result in changing the control of
Consultant. Control means fifty percent (50%) or more of the voting power or twenty-five
percent (25%) or more of the assets of the corporation, partnership or joint -venture.
16. SUBCONTRACTING
The subcontractors authorized by City, if any, to perform Work on this Project are
identified in Exhibit A and the Letter Proposal. Consultant shall be fully responsible to
City for all acts and omissions of any subcontractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall
create any contractual relationship between City and any subcontractor nor shall it create
any obligation on the part of City to pay or to see to the payment of any monies due to
any such subcontractor other than as otherwise required by law. City is an intended
beneficiary of any Work performed by the subcontractor for purposes of establishing a
duty of care between the subcontractor and City. Except as specifically authorized herein,
the Services to be provided under this Agreement shall not be otherwise assigned,
transferred, contracted or subcontracted out without the prior written approval of City.
17. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
17.1 Each and every report, draft, map, record, plan, document and other writing
produced, including but not limited to, websites, blogs, social media accounts and
applications (hereinafter "Documents"), prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant,
its officers, employees, agents and subcontractors, in the course of implementing this
Agreement, shall become the exclusive property of City, and City shall have the sole right
to use such materials in its discretion without further compensation to Consultant or any
other party. Additionally, all material posted in cyberspace by Consultant, its officers,
employees, agents and subcontractors, in the course of implementing this Agreement,
shall become the exclusive property of City, and City shall have the sole right to use such
materials in its discretion without further compensation to Consultant or any other party.
Consultant shall, at Consultant's expense, provide such Documents, including all logins
and password information to City upon prior written request.
17.2 Documents, including drawings and specifications, prepared by Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by
City or others on any other project. Any use of completed Documents for other projects
and any use of incomplete Documents without specific written authorization from
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Consultant will be at City's sole risk and without liability to Consultant. Further, any and
all liability arising out of changes made to Consultant's deliverables under this Agreement
by City or persons other than Consultant is waived against Consultant, and City assumes
full responsibility for such changes unless City has given Consultant prior notice and has
received from Consultant written consent for such changes.
17.3 All written documents shall be transmitted to City in formats compatible with
Microsoft Office and/or viewable with Adobe Acrobat.
18. CONFIDENTIALITY
All Documents, including drafts, preliminary drawings or plans, notes and
communications that result from the Services in this Agreement, shall be kept confidential
unless City expressly authorizes in writing the release of information.
19. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNITY
Consultant shall defend and indemnify City, its agents, officers, representatives
and employees against any and all liability, including costs, for infringement or alleged
infringement of any United States' letters patent, trademark, or copyright, including costs,
contained in Consultant's Documents provided under this Agreement.
20. RECORDS
Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the Services to be
performed under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate
records with respect to the costs incurred under this Agreement and any Services,
expenditures and disbursements charged to City, for a minimum period of three (3) years,
or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant
under this Agreement. All such records and invoices shall be clearly identifiable.
Consultant shall allow a representative of City to examine, audit and make transcripts or
copies of such records and invoices during regular business hours. Consultant shall allow
inspection of all Work, data, Documents, proceedings and activities related to the
Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment to Consultant
under this Agreement.
21. WITHHOLDINGS
City may withhold payment to Consultant of any disputed sums until satisfaction of
the dispute with respect to such payment. Such withholding shall not be deemed to
constitute a failure to pay according to the terms of this Agreement. Consultant shall not
discontinue Work as a result of such withholding. Consultant shall have an immediate
right to appeal to the City Manager or designee with respect to such disputed sums.
Consultant shall be entitled to receive interest on any withheld sums at the rate of return
that City earned on its investments during the time period, from the date of withholding of
any amounts found to have been improperly withheld.
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22. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
In the event of errors or omissions that are due to the negligence or professional
inexperience of Consultant which result in expense to City greater than what would have
resulted if there were not errors or omissions in the Work accomplished by Consultant,
the additional design, construction and/or restoration expense shall be borne by
Consultant. Nothing in this Section is intended to limit City's rights under the law or any
other sections of this Agreement.
23. CITY'S RIGHT TO EMPLOY OTHER CONSULTANTS
City reserves the right to employ other Consultants in connection with the Project.
24. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
24.1 Consultant or its employees may be subject to the provisions of the
California Political Reform Act of 1974 (the "Act") and/or Government Code §§ 1090 et
seq., which (1) require such persons to disclose any financial interest that may
foreseeably be materially affected by the Work performed under this Agreement, and (2)
prohibit such persons from making, or participating in making, decisions that will
foreseeably financially affect such interest.
24.2 If subject to the Act and/or Government Code §§ 1090 et seq., Consultant
shall conform to all requirements therein. Failure to do so constitutes a material breach
and is grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement by City. Consultant shall
indemnify and hold harmless City for any and all claims for damages resulting from
Consultant's violation of this Section.
25. NOTICES
25.1 All notices, demands, requests or approvals, including any change in
mailing address, to be given under the terms of this Agreement shall be given in writing,
and conclusively shall be deemed served when delivered personally, or on the third
business day after the deposit thereof in the United States mail, postage prepaid, first-
class mail, addressed as hereinafter provided.
25.2 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from Consultant to City shall
be addressed to City at:
Attn: Director of Public Works
Public Works Department
City of Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
25.3 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from City to Consultant shall
be addressed to Consultant at:
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Attn: Vice President
Moffatt & Nichol
4225 E. Conant Street Suite 101
Long Beach, CA 90808
26. CLAIMS
Unless a shorter time is specified elsewhere in this Agreement, before making its
final request for payment under this Agreement, Consultant shall submit to City, in writing,
all claims for compensation under or arising out of this Agreement. Consultant's
acceptance of the final payment shall constitute a waiver of all claims for compensation
under or arising out of this Agreement except those previously made in writing and
identified by Consultant in writing as unsettled at the time of its final request for payment.
Consultant and City expressly agree that in addition to any claims filing requirements set
forth in the Agreement, Consultant shall be required to file any claim Consultant may have
against City in strict conformance with the Government Claims Act (Government Code
sections 900 et seq.).
27. TERMINATION
27.1 In the event that either party fails or refuses to perform any of the provisions
of this Agreement at the time and in the manner required, that party shall be deemed in
default in the performance of this Agreement. If such default is not cured within a period
of two (2) calendar days, or if more than two (2) calendar days are reasonably required
to cure the default and the defaulting party fails to give adequate assurance of due
performance within two (2) calendar days after receipt of written notice of default,
specifying the nature of such default and the steps necessary to cure such default, and
thereafter diligently take steps to cure the default, the non -defaulting party may terminate
the Agreement forthwith by giving to the defaulting party written notice thereof.
27.2 Notwithstanding the above provisions, City shall have the right, at its sole
and absolute discretion and without cause, of terminating this Agreement at any time by
giving no less than seven (7) calendar days' prior written notice to Consultant. In the
event of termination under this Section, City shall pay Consultant for Services
satisfactorily performed and costs incurred up to the effective date of termination for which
Consultant has not been previously paid. On the effective date of termination, Consultant
shall deliver to City all reports, Documents and other information developed or
accumulated in the performance of this Agreement, whether in draft or final form.
28. STANDARD PROVISIONS
28.1 Recitals. City and Consultant acknowledge that the above Recitals are true
and correct and are hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement.
28.2 Compliance with all Laws. Consultant shall, at its own cost and expense,
comply with all statutes, ordinances, regulations and requirements of all governmental
entities, including federal, state, county or municipal, whether now in force or hereinafter
enacted. In addition, all Work prepared by Consultant shall conform to applicable City,
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county, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and permit requirements and be subject
to approval of the Project Administrator and City.
28.3 Waiver. A waiver by either party of any breach, of any term, covenant or
condition contained herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach
of the same or any other term, covenant or condition contained herein, whether of the
same or a different character.
28.4 Integrated Contract. This Agreement represents the full and complete
understanding of every kind or nature whatsoever between the parties hereto, and all
preliminary negotiations and agreements of whatsoever kind or nature are merged herein.
No verbal agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions herein.
28.5 Conflicts or Inconsistencies. In the event there are any conflicts or
inconsistencies between this Agreement and the Scope of Services or any other
attachments attached hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall govern.
28.6 Interpretation. The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or
against either party by reason of the authorship of the Agreement or any other rule of
construction which might otherwise apply.
28.7 Amendments. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a
written document executed by both Consultant and City and approved as to form by the
City Attorney.
28.8 Severability. If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid,
illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining
provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
28.9 Controlling Law and Venue. The laws of the State of California shall govern
this Agreement and all matters relating to it and any action brought relating to this
Agreement shall be adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of
Orange, State of California.
28.10 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal
opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee
or applicant for employment because race, religious creed, color, national origin,
ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation,
age or any other impermissible basis under law.
28.11 No Attorneys' Fees. In the event of any dispute or legal action arising under
this Agreement, the prevailing party shall not be entitled to attorneys' fees.
28.12 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two (2) or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall
constitute one (1) and the same instrument.
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29. TERMINATION OF PRIOR AGREEMENT
Upon the Effective Date of this Agreement, the prior on -call agreement between
the parties, dated April 12, 2022 and as amended December 19, 2024, is hereby
terminated.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed
on the dates written below.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Date: .5 / /ZS
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ATTEST:
Date: 4 6 (v / Zo a-S
By: ,,.�L
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City Clerk �eE 71o11
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
a California �unicipal corporation
Date: 411 7-5
By:
Joe Sta leto
Mayor
CONSULTANT: MOFFATT & NICHOL, a
California corporation
Date:
Signed in Counterpart
Bv:
Omar Jaradat
Vice President
Date:
Signed in Counterpart
Bv:
David Huchel
Secretary
[END OF SIGNATURES]
Attachments: Exhibit A — Scope of Services
Exhibit B — Schedule of Billing Rates
Exhibit C — Insurance Requirements
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed
on the dates written below.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Date: 3p`+/ Z
By:
A�rpn C. Harp
City Attorney
ATTEST:
Date:
Leilani I. Brown
City Clerk
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
a California municipal corporation
Date:
By: V
Joe Stapleton
Mayor
CONSULTANT: MOFFATT & NICHOL, a
California corporation
Date: S / Z�- / c c z(—
By:
Omar Jaradat
Vice President
Date: March 24, 2025
By:
David Huchel
Secretary
[END OF SIGNATURES]
Attachments: Exhibit A — Scope of Services
Exhibit B — Schedule of Billing Rates
Exhibit C — Insurance Requirements
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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Exhibit A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Overview of Services Requested:
The following is a list of the services that are part of this Agreement for on -
call marine / coastal engineering services. Consultant will be responsible for deploying
and storing any vessels or equipment related to services.
ON -CALL MARINE / COASTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
On -Call Professional Marine / Coastal Engineering Services shall be provided on an
as -needed basis. The services requested include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assist in the design and permitting of docks, piers, floats, wharfs,
gangways for public facilities, with attention to Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) and other regulatory requirements.
2. Assist in the design and permitting of dredging projects within docks,
marinas, small confined channels or larger main channels, using either the
City's RGP-54 dredging permit or the traditional Individual Permit process
(California Coastal Commission, Corps of Engineers, Water Board).
3. Collect sediment samples and generate grain size analysis reports.
4. Assist in the detailed management of the City's existing, five-year
Regional General Permit (RGP-54) as well as negotiating any
intermediate improvements to the program, as needed.
5. Provide various bathymetry surveys within docks, marinas, small confined
channels or larger main channels.
6. Prepare dredged material Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAPs) and
Sampling and Analysis Reports (SAR) in support of permitting activities
with regulatory agencies including the Dredged Material Management
Team (DMMT) and individual regulatory and resources agencies, as
needed.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
7. Conduct field collection of marine sediments and marine test organisms as
required for chemical and biological testing during a typical permitting
project (usually dredging).
8. Conduct chemical, biological and toxicity testing/analyses of bulk
sediments and marine test organisms to support chemical and biological
testing during a typical permitting project (usually dredging).
9. Conduct Caulerpa and eelgrass surveys, or assist in managing these
studies, including the harbor -wide biennial eelgrass survey as part of the
"Eelgrass Protection and Mitigation Plan for Shallow Waters in Lower
Newport Bay: An Ecosystem Based Management Approach."
10.Assist in the design and permitting of bulkheads and their structural
components for public facilities or property owned by the City.
11. Project management with various harbor related tasks to assist the Public
Works Department. Projects may include dock/bulkhead construction
projects, permitting programs, organizing public outreach campaigns, or
other projects as assigned by Public Works.
12. Depending upon the characteristics of a project and its potential for
significant environmental effects, a CEQA review may be needed. For the
scope of this proposal, the consultant may need to prepare an Initial
Study.
13. Further CEQA analysis (negative declaration, mitigated negative
declaration or an environmental impact report) will likely, but not
necessarily always, be pursued through a separate, project -specific
Request for Proposal. Please briefly list your experience and qualifications
in the event these services, or a version thereof, are needed.
14. Preparation of record drawings.
15. Present projects, findings, information etc. at various public meetings
including the City Council, Harbor Commission, various ad hoc committee
meetings and other outreach events as required.
16.Other marine, coastal and/or harbor related engineering and professional
services as needed.
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March 4, 2025
555 Anton Boulevard, Suite 400
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: (657) 261-2699
moffattnichol.com
City of Newport Beach
Chris Miller, Public Works Manager
(949) 644-3043 1 cmiller@newportbeachca.gov
Subject: RFP No. 25-40 On -Call Marine / Coastal Engineering Services
Dear Mr. Miller:
Moffatt & Nichol (M&N) is committed to continuing to provide marine and coastal engineering services on an
on -call basis to the City of Newport Beach (City). We offer the City qualified, known, and reputable team members
who have partnered with you in the past to provide design and permit solutions to maintain the health and
function of the City's valuable marine infrastructure, harbor, bay, waterways, and beaches.
Our team encompasses industry leaders in marine/coastal infrastructure design standards and who have an applied
understanding of the applicable regulatory requirements and environment constraints for potential projects within
the scope of this contract. From seawall improvements to maintenance dredging to public docks rehabilitation and
beach restoration, each project is planned and implemented efficiently, expeditiously, economically, and always with
the long-term sustainability of City's marine and coastal infrastructure as the ultimate goal. M&N has assembled the
same key personnel who have provided the City with services on the prior contracts and are supported by specialty
subconsultants Earth Mechanics, Inc. (EMI), Gahagan & Bryant Associates, Inc. (GBA), and MarineTaxonomic Services
(MTS), as well as various laboratory and field support partners. Together we will address the City's project needs with
prompt, pertinent, and efficient solutions that the City has grown to expect from M&N.
This proposal illustrates our team's current and relevant marine and coastal engineering project experience and
qualifications with the City and its ongoing projects.
• Over the past 15 years, M&N has successfully supported over 30 different small and large, multidisciplinary,
marine and coastal projects in the City.
• Proposed staff assisted in the review and update of the City's Waterfront Project Guidelines and Standards —
Harbor Design Criteria to meet industry standards.
• Headquartered in Southern California for more than 80 years, M&N brings marine structural and coastal
engineering experience that is unmatched by any other consultant team. We also provide additional unique
complementary skills, such as dive inspection, CEQA compliance, regulatory permitting dredge design,
sediment and water quality analyses, coastal hazards vulnerability assessments, cost estimating, feasibility
assessments, and strategic planning services.
• Our team has the local resources and the deepest bench of professionals that will exceed the City's needs.
The M&N team is composed of 250 experts located in Southern California who are familiar to the City and can
effectively and efficiently assist the City in meetings and urgent requests.
• M&N currently manages similar on -call contracts with neighboring cities and the County of Orange allowing
for unique cost and knowledge sharing opportunities.
Our firm is fully prepared to commit the resources necessary to meet your needs in a timely, cost-effective, and
creative manner. We are excited to continue our successful history of service to the City and appreciate the
opportunity to submit this proposal for your consideration.
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Qualifications and Experience of the Firm
FIRM EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
M&N has a reputation for excellence in marine and coastal engineering that
has been built on years of experience working on complex and challenging
projects along the world's coastlines. We offer the City a locally based
team with the past experience necessary to complete multi -disciplinary
projects that often involve multiple stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
Reflected in our recent project history, our staff of engineers, planners,
and permitting specialists have been committed to strategically solving
issues related to marine and coastal engineering in Newport Beach, Orange
County, and across Southern California. With this experience and our
locally based team, we can confirm our ability to respond on short notice
or emergencies.
The M&N team is comprised of some of the region's leading marine and
waterfront experts. From their previous and on -going work with the City
and critical stakeholders, they have established relationships with City staff
and in-depth understanding of policies, procedures, and preferences. We
consider ourselves stewards of the Southern California coastal community
and continue to build on best practices to stay ahead of the curve
regarding regulations, conservation, and technologies.
The main services to be provided under this contract are defined as
marine/coastal engineering services and dredging related services. Both
of these service areas require regulatory expertise to effectively design
and implement projects in a manner that streamlines and simplifies the
regulatory process as much as possible. It is the integration of planning
into the design that is critical for success; therefore, our team is led by
M&N's coastal regulatory expert and coastal engineering project manager,
Kim Garvey. Kim is currently managing our ongoing contract with the City
and has served in this role for other client's on -call contracts including
the County of Orange. Kim is supported by Jerry Holcomb, a well-known
marine structures expert at the City. This team is further supported by
hand -selected engineers, planners and scientists with experience on City
projects.
UNDERSTANDING OF NEWPORT HARBOR, BAYS, WATERWAYS, BEACHES, AND CITY NEEDS
M&N has supported more than 30 projects for the City ranging from strategic program support, engineering
design, permitting, waterfront planning, to water quality and sediment characterization support. Recently
completed projects include the 29th St. Public Dock, Newport Harbor Public Docks Rehabilitation, American
Legion Bulkhead Wall, Lafayette Avenue Public Walkway, and Newport Pier End Platform Rehabilitation. Our firm is
currently supporting the City on the Newport Harbor Seawall Replacement/Rehabilitation program and Newport
Ocean Piers Inspection and Design Services project by providing inspection, design, and permitting support.
We know your marine infrastructure and beaches —from the Newport and Balboa Piers to your network
of public docks and intricate waterways and shorelines —from the Upper Newport Bay to the harbor
entrance and to the Santa Ana River mouth, and the City's priority projects. We bring you the same
familiar faces from the previous contracts and understanding that we can supplement staff on any
challenging marine/coastal planning and design project. Our team lives, works, and plays in the area and
has a vested interest in accomplishing the City's goals quickly and efficiently.
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KNOWLEDGEABLE TEAM WITH AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND RECENT EXPERIENCE
M&N is recognized throughout the world for its role in the evolution of marine infrastructure engineering and
design and has acted as the engineer -of -record on hundreds of small and large-scale marina and harbor projects
in Southern California alone, including in Newport Beach. Our team members were specifically chosen for
their familiarity with the City and Newport Harbor marine structures and ocean beaches and their past proven
experience providing design and permitting support for Southern California clients looking to maintain and
rehabilitate their marine infrastructure, as well as manage their waterways and coastal environments. We are
active in projects and initiatives to improve our beaches, including those along the Newport Beach shoreline.
Part of our success in implementing projects comes from our life -cycle understanding of the project. We fully
understand the front end of projects (planning, permitting, and engineering design) and implementation, as
well as the back end (construction management, environmental compliance, data management, and project
closeout). Being involved from the onset of a project, this perspective allows us to implement changes in our
designs and adapt to issues that arise as the project progresses from planning, design, and to construction.
We have provided a project matrix of recent and relevant projects below with full project descriptions and
references on the following pages.These projects and contracts are a testament to the M&N team's quality and
commitment to the work municipalities and agencies have come to rely on us for.
Newport Harbor Seawalls Replacement/Rehabilitation
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City of Newport Beach
Newport Ocean Piers Inspection and Design Services
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City of Newport Beach
Harbor Piers Rehabilitation
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City of Newport Beach
Balboa Marina Expansion
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Irvine Company in association with City of Newport Beach
Central Avenue Public Dock
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City of Newport Beach
Lafayette Walkway & 29th Street Dock
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City of Newport Beach
American Legion Bulkhead Repair
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City of Newport Beach
Newport Pier End Platform Rehabilitation
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City of Newport Beach
Coastal Engineering On -Call Services
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Orange County Public Works
Marine Engineering Services
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City of Redondo Beach
Coastal Engineering On -Call Services
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State of California Department of Parks and Recreation
Alamitos Bay Marina
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City of Long Beach
Sediment, Water Quality, & Biological Resource Professional
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Port of Long Beach
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REFERENCES
VARIOUS PUBLIC DOCK AND MARINE STRUCTURE PROJECTS
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Chris Miller
(949) 644-3043
cmiller@newportbeachca.gov
COASTAL ENGINEERING ON -CALL SERVICES
ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
Susan Brodeur
(949) 585-6448
susan.Brodeur@ocparks.com
MARINE ENGINEERING SERVICES
CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
Geraldine Trivedi
(310) 697-3195
geraldine.trivedi@redondo.org
SEDIMENT, WATER QUALITY, AND BIOLOGICAL
RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
PORT OF LONG BEACH
Dylan Porter
(562) 972-3873
dylan.porter@polb.com
COASTAL ENGINEERING ON -CALL SERVICES
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Karl Rose
(916) 812-0358
karl.rose@parks.ca.gov
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VARIOUS PUBLIC DOCK AND MARINE STRUCTURE PROJECTS
City of Newport Beach
• Direct contract experience Regulatory permitting
• Demonstrated capability meeting city Grant support
requirements, standards and provisions Eelgrass surveys
• Marine structures Record drawings
• CEQA/Environmental support
Through on -call and stand alone contracts, M&N has provided the City with inspection, assessment studies,
engineering, and permitting and grant support for a variety of public dock and marine structures in the Newport
Harbor. Recent relevant project include:
HARBOR PIERS REHABILITATION
The Harbor Piers Rehabilitation project included improvements
to the network of Newport Beach public docks to enhance
public access to the harbor. A majority of the existing public
dock facilities within the harbor were in various stages of
disrepair and/or are underutilized by the public in their
current configurations. The City has contracted with M&N to
perform planning and engineering services to reconfigure and
rehabilitate ten of the public docks.
Services conducted included site investigations to perform
inspection for the existing public dock facilities and additional
field site data collection to validate preliminary design concepts.
The firm coordinated the regulatory permitting process and prepared plans, specifications, and estimate
(PS&E) construction documents for demolition and improvements to the network of public docks to issue bid
documents for construction, as well as perform engineering support during construction to act as the City's
representative for reviewing construction activities.
This project highlights M&N's unique understanding of the various types of infrastructure throughout the harbor
and how each location has its own adjacent impacts, public oversight, and ecosystem. As part of the regulatory
permit application process for the Citywide public docks, M&N staff tookthe approach to include all individual
project locations into a single permit application package.This streamlined the review process and helped to
show the cumulative benefits and minor net impacts of the project as a whole. In addition, this provided for a
more competitive bid to have all locations performed by a single construction contractor rather than multiple
points -of -contact. Our team is very familiar with the necessary permit, design, and construction challenges
thorough the City's waterfront and has years of experience in developing approaches to dealing with each.
NEWPORT HARBOR SEAWALLS REPLACEMENT/REHABILITATION
In 2023, M&N was selected to provide engineering and inspection services for
the Newport Harbor Seawall Rehabilitation and Replacement project. M&N
is designing and permitting seawall replacements solutions for eight seawall
locations within Newport Harbor.The firm performed extensive site inspections
during high tide and prepared detailed inspection reports and presentations,
comprehensive cost estimates with alternative analysis, and preliminary repair
drawings for seawall rehabilitation. Final design efforts are currently underway,
and the project will develop an approach for seawall rehabilitation standards
that will be used throughout the City.
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VARIOUS PUBLIC DOCK AND MARINE STRUCTURE PROJECTS Continued
CENTRAL AVENUE PUBLIC DOCK
The City envisioned creation of a new public dock adjacent
to Lido Village in Lower Newport Harbor. Part of this vision
was a publicly- accessible tie-up facility for visiting boats
of various sizes, providing the necessary waterside public
access that was lacking in the area. At the time, the Central
Avenue dock was the first new public dock facility to be
implemented within Newport Harbor in 30-plus years.
Additionally, the project supported the City's Coastal Land
Use Plan, (an element of the City's Local Coastal Program),
in which enhancement, establishment, and preservation
of public accessways is an important component.
Newport Harbor has a well -established history of being
a popular visitor destination for boaters and non -boaters
alike. For visiting/transient boaters, the harbor offers 75-100 offshore moorings and many guest slips throughout
the harbor. The existing public piers (public docks) at other areas of Newport Harbor. Prior to this project, there
was no waterside public access to the Lido Village area nor, in general, this popular destination area of Newport
Harbor. The area consists of many restaurants, retail stores, and offices, set in a pedestrian -friendly area, as well as
an adjacent 47-slip private marina. The Central Avenue public dock is now a popular visiting vessel destination.
The services for creation of these public dock facilities included design and permitting services for a new floating
dock, ADA-compliant gangway, a gangway platform adjacent to the existing bulkhead wall, a gangway landing
float, and installation of four new dock guide piles. The length of the dock allows for tie-up of up to three
transient 26-feet-long (or more) vessels at any given time, or conversely, many small dinghies.
AMERICAN LEGION BULKHEAD REPAIR
The project consists of repair to the existing bulkhead wall
fronting the American Legion facility in Lower Newport
Bay. Damages to the bulkhead, as identified in bulkhead
inspections, led to concern that the deficiencies could result
in operational use limitations or pose a risk to public safety.
Action was identified to prevent the voids in the existing wall
from becoming larger over time and potentially leading to
more serious issues such as corrosion of reinforcing steel, and
eventually structural failure.The purpose of the proposed
project is to restore the structural integrity of the bulkhead wall
to prevent loss/damage of the American Legion facilities from
wall failure and/or tidal flooding.
Services completed included development of conceptual alternatives, PS&E, a coastal hazards analysis report,
and California Coastal Commission, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and US Army Corps of Engineers
permits issuance. Jerry Holcomb and Kim Garvey also supported the City during the construction bid phase for
engineering and permits compliance support, respectively.
The project was done as an "In -Kind" repair, including raising the bulkhead wall elevation per current City
standards. The solution for repairs provides a new cap in locations with severe deterioration, and void repairs
in locations that were less severe. The design involves new drill -and -grout tieback anchors, wale system, and
abandonment of the existing tie -back system in -place.
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VARIOUS PUBLIC DOCK AND MARINE STRUCTURE PROJECTS Continued
LAFAYETTE WALKWAY & 29TH STREET DOCK
The Lafayette Avenue Walkway project includes removal andD',�®�;
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along Lafayette Avenue in Newport Beach. Due to failures in the�1♦;r••11�
portions of the walkway and deep cracks observed in other portions
of the walkway, it led to concern that the deficiencies could result.
in operational use limitations or pose a risk to public safety. The
purpose of the proposed project is to continue to provide public
access along the waterfront by replacing the failing walkway. The,
project will be a completed as an "in -kind" repair within the existing
footprint and will re -use the existing piles. New timber stringers and
decking will be constructed to replace the existing concrete slab.
New handrails will be installed at the top of the proposed replacement
walkway. M&N involvement in the project
includes structural inspection, condition assessment, structural analysis
and design, permitting (both emergency
and regular), and construction support services.
As part of regulatory permit application coordination for the Lafayette Avenue Walkway improvements, the
need for the 29th Street Public Docks became a possible way for mitigation of impacts imposed by the walkway
construction. M&N performed permit coordination with regulatory agencies to identify specific project needs to
meet mitigation objectives. In addition, M&N prepared conceptual design figures for presentation to regulatory
agencies. Our team is very familiar with the necessary permit, design, and construction limitations for these
proposed improvements having been involved in the conceptual planning phase.
NEWPORT PIER END PLATFORM REHABILITATION
The City selected M&N to perform evaluations of the Newport
Pier end platform for potential replacement of the existing
restaurant structure with a proposed new restaurant building.
The City requested an engineering evaluation by M&N to
determine any necessary pier repairs or upgrades that may
be required as a result of the replacement of the existing end
platform restaurant two-story building.
M&N performed a complete above and underwater inspection
on the end platform of the Newport Pier and issued a condition
assessment report.The platform was then analyzed for support
of a proposed two-story restaurant building for vertical loads from the building as well as wind and earthquake
loads transferred from the building to the pier based on the current California Building Code requirements. The
type and magnitude of required pier modifications for structural elements were determined, including decking,
stringers, pile caps, and piles. A report was then issued detailing the modification recommendations, along with
an opinion of probable construction costs.
In early 2020, M&N was selected by the City to complete engineering and support services for the restaurant
demolition and end platform rehabilitation project.
In 2022, M&N, as part of the SWA team, was selected to prepare the Newport Pier and McFadden Plaza
Rehabilitation Plan. M&N conducted on -site interviews with City maintenance and operations staff to help
identify site conditions. The team developed conceptual layout alternatives based on City planning needs and
community engagement results. M&N was responsible for coordinating waterside and landside elements, e.g.,
pier access, public access points, commercial facilities, etc. Three conceptual layout alternatives were developed
including cost estimates and technical memorandum for each facility.
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BALBOA MARINA
EXPANSION
Irvine Company in association with
City of Newport Beach
RELEVANCE
• Demonstrated capability
meeting City requirements,
standards and provisions
• Marine structures
• Public boat facility
• Eelgrass mitigation
• Permitting support
The Balboa Marina Expansion project included the
creation of a new public boat dock in Lower Newport
Bay and improved and expanded an additional vessel
berthing area for the existing private Balboa Marina, as
well as landside improvements.
Waterside components of the project consisted of an
additional 10,000 square feet of floating dock, 200
linear feet of new bulkhead wall, and approximately
10,000 cubic yards of dredging is proposed in order to
expand the existing private marina.
An in-depth investigation was given to the
Owner for various types of floating dock systems
(timber, aluminum, composite, concrete) as well as
coordination with suppliers and evaluation of selection
of a preferred vendor prior to going to bid. The existing
riprap slope was removed and replaced with a new
riprap slope landward.
Options for various types of bulkhead wall
improvements included driven sheet pile, cast -in -place
retaining wall, and soil improvements. The type of
bulkhead wall selected is a combination of Cement
Deep Soil Mixing (CDSM) ground improvements with
a cast -in -place L-Wall on top. This combined system
allowed for upgrades to current seismic codes while
also providing resistance to tidal erosion, and was the
most cost effective solution. In addition, this bulkhead
wall alternative resulted in reducing permit restrictions
related to noise from impact hammer equipment as
would be needed with driven sheet piles.
M&N was the lead designer and engineer for the
waterside improvements which included close
coordination between the Owner, City, and regulatory
agencies for ajoint permit effort. M&N was also
responsible for oversight of regulatory permits, CEQA
document mitigation measures, concept plans, and
eelgrass mitigation efforts.
M&N was responsible for providing owner support
during construction and performed site visits,
reviewed submittals and RFIs, and acted as Owner's
representative. The project is anticipated was
completed in early 2024 and the Balboa Marina Public
Pier opened to the public March 2024.
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COUNTY OF ORANGE,
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ON -CALL
CONTRACTS
OC Parks and Orange County Public Works
RELEVANCE
• Coastal engineering
• Beach restoration
• Dredging
• Sediment sampling
• Marine structures
• CEQA
• Boat docks and ramps
• Regulatory permitting
• Inspection
• Bathymetric surveys
M&N has held consecutive on -call contracts to provide
professional coastal engineering and regulatory
services, including shoreline protection, dredged
material management, beach nourishment, coastal
structures and marine facility design, repair and
reconstruction. Our services include the analysis
and design of systems that operate in the coastal
environment —with an emphasis on solutions to
SLR, storm induced flooding, and naturally occurring
coastal hazards.
In providing these services, our team has successfully
coordinated permits and approvals from CCC, RWQCB,
and USACE. Our proposed staff have provided post
construction monitoring in compliance with various
requirements of the federal, state, and local regulatory
agencies.
Additionally, we are on -call to provide structural
design repair for seawalls, coastal/waterway structures,
marinas, flood control channels, bridges, and offshore
structures.
M&N has provided coastal engineering and relevant
services under multiple on -call contracts with the
County —Coastal Engineering Services, Flood Control
Services, and Regulatory and Restoration Services.
Relevant task orders include:
> Dana Point Harbor Maintenance Dredging
> Newport Dunes Maintenance Dredging
> Capistrano Beach County Park Shore Protection and
Restoration
> Newport Bay AB 691 SLR Assessment
> Dana Point Harbor AB 691 SLR Assessment
> Dana Wharf Sportsfishing docks repair
> Dana Point Harbor Sailing Events Center docks
replacement
> Santa Ana River Post -Construction Monitoring
> Newport Dunes Annual Hydrographic Survey (10
annual surveys)
> OC Ocean Outlets Maintenance Program
> OC Opportunistic Beach Nourishment Program
(includes City's harbor and ocean beaches)
> HB Channel Sheet Pile Structural Analysis
> C05 EGGW Channel Erosion Prevention Project
> Structural Analysis of D02 Talbert Channel Sheet Piles
& Repair Recommendations
> Newland Marsh Mitigation Credits
> San Diego Creek Reach I Diversion Project
> San Diego Creek Sediment Removal Maintenance
> Santa Ana River Avio Gates Inspection and
Assessment
> OC Flood Channel Living Shoreline
> Craig Regional Park Lake Restoration
> Concept Design Plan for Aliso Creek
> Study for Talbert Marsh to Santa Ana River Connection
Other completed County of Orange projects which are
relevant to this Marine/Coastal Engineering Services
contract, but were not completed as on -call task orders
include the Sunset Harbour Maintenance Dredging
and Santa Ana River Sand Management projects.
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CITY OF REDONDO BEACH,
MARINE ENGINEERING SERVICES
City of Redondo Beach
RELEVANCE
• Rehabilitation design
• Above and underwater inspection
• Conceptual replacement alternatives
• Engineering analysis
• Assessment reports and data
compilation
• Cost estimate for recommended repairs
• Permitting
• Environmental support
The City of Redondo Beach has relied on M&N to
provide support for multiple projects that include a
diverse array of marine engineering services under
three separate contracts.
Redondo Beach Pier Facilities
The City of Redondo Beach embarked on an effort
to revitalize its Redondo Beach Pier facilities, in order
to enhance public access and enjoyment of the
oceanfront. M&N provided inspection, evaluation, and
rehabilitation engineering services for these facilities.
M&N worked closely with the City of Redondo Beach
to identify strategies for determining the best use of
capital investments for either repair or replacement
based on existing conditions. Having been
instrumental in developing recommendations for
repair and replacement alternatives, M&N was selected
to support the Pier replacement project, which is now
moving forward to design.
Harbor Patrol Docks
The City of Redondo Beach embarked on an effort to
rebuild its Harbor Patrol facility and public sewage
pump out dock. The facilities were approaching the
end of its useful life and a rebuild was necessary it to
maintain emergency service operations and meet
public dock sewage pump out facility needs. M&N
provided preliminary engineering, final permitting,
and final design engineering services. Services also
included development of conceptual marina layout
alternatives, a marine biological resources assessment,
CEQA documents, and regulatory permit applications.
The City's Harbor Commission provided approval in
concept for an enhanced replacement concept option
which envisions a larger marina with increase in slip
lengths to accommodate vessel into the future.
The project includes two separate Harbor Patrol
and Public Sewage Pumpout Facilities with
approximately 15,000 square feet of dock, access
gangway improvements, over water observation
tower improvements, and full site utilities for potable
water, fire water, sewer, electrical, and gas. Additional
services included researching and applying for grant
funding, which the project was successful in obtaining
funding through the US Fish and Wildlife BIG Fund.
Construction for facilities was recently completed
in September 2023 meeting City funding and grant
compliance goals.
Public Boat Launch at Mole D
In 2024, the City of Redondo Beach contracted with
M&N to provide design, engineering, permitting,
construction oversight, and grant application support
services for the construction of a new public boat
launch to be located on Mole D of the City of Redondo
Beach's Waterfront.
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ALAMITOS BAY MARINA
City of Long Beach
RELEVANCE
• Complete reconstruction and
rehabilitation of the largest municipally
owned and operated marina in the US
Dredging and confined disposal facility
• Boat docks, fixed piers, and crane hoists
• Above and under water inspection
• Public Outreach
• Permitting
• Environmental support
• Grant funding
• Utility design
• Construction support
M&N served as the lead design engineering firm
for the reconstruction of the Alamitos Bay Marina,
which involves the replacement of all docks and
piling in Basins 1 through 7, which will transform
the 1,967 existing slips into 1,625 new slips; repair
of bulkheads; replacement of promenade railing,
marina access gangways, and utilities; renovation
of existing upland facilities, including repaving the
parking lots, landscaping, and renovating or replacing
13 restrooms; basin dredging; and construction of a
10,500 square foot eelgrass mitigation site.
M&N was responsible for providing complete
construction plans, specifications, engineering
estimates, permits, and construction support services.
As part of the design -build team with the construction
contractor, this effort included conducting field
investigations to document and assess the existing
facility conditions, preparing repair options to be
value -engineered with the design -build team,
and providing support and observations during
construction.
Funded in -part by the California Division of Boating
and Waterways, the marina recently completed
construction under budget, which left funds remaining
for future maintenance cycles. The first phase of
construction took place in Basins 1, 2,4 and 5 and
encountered some initial challenges during dredging
and demolition with a good portion of the sediment
exceeding contamination limits for mercury and other
constituents. The material was successfully repurposed
as contained fill for the construction of a new terminal
in the Port of Long Beach's Middle Harbor project.
The second phase of construction, which included
Basins 3, 6, and 7, incorporated lessons learned
during the first phase of construction to complete
the concrete floating dock construction ahead of
schedule. Facilities included mechanical and electrical
systems, vessel sewage pump -out stations provided
throughout the marina, and individual in -slip pump -
outs. The marina is accessed by newly incorporated
Americans with Disabilities Act -compliant gangways
along the continuous waterfront promenade.
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ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - COASTAL
ENGINEERING
California Department of Parks and Recreation
RELEVANCE
• Marine structures
• Coastal engineering
• Beach restoration
• Inspection/assessment
• Permitting
• CEQA support
• Construction support
M&N has held the current on -call services since 2015
and has provided services on more than a dozen tasks,
totaling more than $2.9 million. Services include state
parks renovations and maintenance services; sea
level rise studies; beach access repairs; repair studies
and assessment for piers at Malibu and Gaviota;
shore protection at Seacliff and Hearst San Simeon;
multiple boat launch facility design and studies; dock
assessment; and permit support services were also
provided.
The firm continues to provide services on an on -call
basis under this contract to support State Parks and
Recreation. Provided below are relevant example task
orders.
Doheny and San Onofre State Beaches
Developed and analyzed short-term and long-term
treatments for protection of public access at both
beaches. M&N conducted studies and analyzed
alternatives that addressed coastal hazards, such as sea
level rise, El Nino storm events, and shoreline erosion
for the project sites. A report was prepared for each
site that included coastal hazards assessment and
conceptual drawings of each potential alternative,
preliminary construction cost estimates for each
alternative, permitting/CEQA considerations, long-
term maintenance considerations with cost estimates,
potential habitat impacts, potential surfing impacts,
potential public access impacts, and potential up coast
and down coast shoreline impacts.
M&N also prepared a long-term hazards management
plan that identifies possible adaptation strategies
(monitoring, management, maintenance activities).
Border Field State Park Renovations
Prepared hydrology and sedimentation study
and SLR Vulnerability Study to provide hydraulic
parameters, such as water surface elevation, velocity
and sedimentation rates under various return periods
of flood for the roadway and culvert structure design,
addressing issues of the main entrance road flooding
to provide improved access to Monument Mesa.
A Coastal Development Permit application was
prepared.
San Simeon Pier Evaluation
Performed a study of the structural condition of
the pier and the condition of the piles, cap beams,
stringers and decking to identify deterioration and
need of replacement. The investigation included the
condition of the structural connections of members on
the pier, primarily the bolted connections that include
the piles to the timber cap beams and the guard rail to
the pier deck.
Gaviota Pier Repair
Prepared plans to repair the pier after storm damage
closed it to the public. The project consisted of
replacing piles and other structural elements,
encasement of the existing steel piles at the foot of
the pier, and protection of the bluff below the pier
to reduce the rate of erosion and exposure of the
steel piles of the abutment. M&N also prepared a
study of the pier from the viewpoint of accessibility
and ADA compliance. The final report presents
recommendations for each of the accessibility issues
identified, which were incorporated in the project.
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OCEAN OUTLETS MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
County of Orange
RELEVANCE
• Regulatory permitting
• Environmental compliance
• Dredging/excavation
• CEQA
• Sediment characterization
• Placement of Santa Ana River outlet sand on
Newport Beach shoreline
OCPW currently maintains five ocean outlets to
provide flood control, improve public access along the
beach, and restore water quality for upstream wetland
habitat. The five outlet locations are at Talbert Channel,
Santa Ana River, Salt Creek, Estrella Storm Channel,
and Segunda Deshecha Canada. The program involves
excavation of sand from the outlet and beneficial re-
use of the sand for nourishment on adjacent beaches,
including along the Newport peninsula. In support
of the County program, M&N obtained USACE, State
Water Resources Control Board, and CCC permits and
completed a CEQA addendum.
M&N developed graphics, prepared regulatory permit
applications, and worked with multiple regulatory and
resource agencies and each city's staff to obtain the
necessary approvals. Our work also included update of
the County's Operations and Maintenance manual. We
provided support to the County on permit compliance,
including pre- and post -construction notifications, surf
monitoring, annual reports, and renewal of permits.
We work with City of Newport Beach lifeguards to
perform monitoring of potential surfing impacts from
sand placement along the waterline.
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In 2016, one of the ocean outlets, Santa Ana River,
was cleared of sand, which was beneficially re -used
on local beaches (approximately 650,000 cubic yards)
as part of a bigger OCPW Sand Management project.
M&N led the preparation of engineering plans and
bid documents, permits acquisition, CEQA, sediment
characterization, biology work, and construction
support, and post -construction monitoring.
M&N has supported multiple maintenance events
at the Santa Ana River outlet, including actions in
response to the 2021 oil spill along the coast.
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SEDIMENT, WATER QUALITY, AND
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES
Port of Long Beach
RELEVANCE
• Sediment remediation and dredging program
support
• Sediment quality studies
• Preparation of sampling and analysis plans and
reports
• Biological support services
• Dredging methods and design
• Meetings and negotiations with regulatory
agencies
Through our current as -needed contract, M&N is
providing Port of Long Beach (POLB) with a wide range
of sediment and water quality professional support
services. To date, the M&N team has provided services
on 14 job tasks over the last four years on this contract.
A summary of work conducted includes a wide variety
of environmental issues, some are summarized here:
Pier Wind Sediment Characterization Design
The Pier Wind project, if built, will dredge up to 50
million cubic yards of sediment within the POLB
harbor to be used as fill for the proposed 400-acre
Pier Wind terminal. A Sampling and Analysis Plan
(SAP) was developed early in the process to illustrate
the overall sampling and analysis strategy for the
project in accordance with all federal and Port testing
requirements for dredged material. This early SAP
development allows a comprehensive examination
of the entire dredging testing program and promote
"tiering" as the project progresses.
Best Management Practices Evaluation for Dust Control
The team reviewed applicable permit conditions,
conducted site audit to review tenant operations,
verified implementation of permit conditions
and generated a memorandum summarizing
recommended BMPs to reduce offsite dust and particle
transport.
Water Quality Monitoring for the Pier G Wharf Improvements
Project
Performed water quality monitoring for compliance
with 401 water quality certifications permit for in
water construction activities for yearlong wharf
improvement project at Pier G. All monitoring and
reporting requirements were met; all work was
covered by M&N staff and equipment.
Harbor Toxics TMDL Support
Assisted POLB in preparing comments on the Harbor
ToxicsTMDL Reconsideration. Work has included
developing comments on the draft staff report and the
draft Basin Plan Amendment, analyzing responses to
comments, developing comments for the State Water
Resource Control Board (SWRCB), and coordination
meetings.
Updates to Document Template and Specification for the
Construction General Permit Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plan
Updated POLB's SWPPP template to reflect the
new general permit for stormwater discharges
associated with construction and land disturbance
activities requirements finalized by the State Water
Resourced Control Board (SWRCB). Also provided
updates to POLB's own specifications for stormwater
management and the implementation of stormwater
BMPs for contractors.
Outfall Monitoring Services
Outfall monitoring at Outfall 85 and Pump Station 7
in accordance with the Regional Phase 1 Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit adopted
by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control
Board on July 23, 2021 and the Port's Integrated
Monitoring Program (IMP) for the Long Beach Inner
Harbor.
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Qualifications and Experience of Key Personnel
EXPERIENCED AND QUALIFIED ENGINEERING AND PERMITTING
PERSONNEL
M&N has assembled an exceptional team of experienced local engineers
and scientists with the resources necessary to respond to tasks under
this contract. The key personnel have the relevant experience and
qualifications necessary for this contract and are familiar with the City's
standards and provisions. The key personnel are supported by a larger
team of specialized engineers, environmental specialists, and regulatory
experts. The M&N team includes members to support field collection
services; chemical, biological, and toxicological laboratories; marine
biological assessments; and data quality review and data analysts.
The City has immediate access to a familiar and experienced team on
which it can rely, whether the project is planned channel dredging or
infrastructure repairs that follow a Pacific storm. We understand that if
any member of our team's key staff should become unavailable, we may
substitute other staff of equal competence only after prior written approval
by the City.
The organization chart on the following page illustrates the key personnel
and support team for each of the services that may be requested under this
contract. Summary resumes of our key personnel, services they will lead,
and qualifications begin on page 16.
QUALIFIED SPECIALTY PROJECT PARTNERS
M&N understands, as the prime consultant, the firm is solely responsible for
the work to be conducted. However, capabilities have been enhanced with
experienced specialty subconsultants. Our subconsultant teaming partners
were selected to fulfill additional service areas:
• GBA for bathymetric and topographic surveys
• Marine Taxonomic Services, Ltd. (MTS) for marine biological
assessments, e.g., Caulerpa / eelgrass surveys and mitigation support
• Physis and Nautilus Environmental, Inc. for sediment and water quality
testing services
Six Scientific Service for water, sediment and biological sampling
support, as well as other field support services
• EMI for geotechnical engineering services
M&N has successful working relationships with each of the subcontractors and their staff. These firms will provide
reliable field services to provide water, sediment and biological sampling equipment.Team members include
certified American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) technical divers.
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OmarJaradat, PhD, PE
City of Newport Beach
Kim Garvey.
Shelly Anghera, PhD . "'
Jerry Holcomb, PE. '
Kim Garvey,"
DREDGE DESIGN
PS&E/ DESIGN
CEQA/COMMUNITY
Alan Alcorn, PE, ENV SP, D.NE
Anthony Mets, PE
OUTREACH
David Aceves, PE
Stephanie Oslick, AICP, ENV SP
SEDIMENT QUALITY
Chris O'Day
Lauren Atwell, EIT
EELGRASS SURVEYS
Rachel Tolliver
INSPECTION&
AND MANAGEMENT AND
CAULERPA SURVEYS
FIELD SAMPLING
REHABILITATION
REHABI
Bill ILIT
Robert Mooney, PhD Mrs
Matt Butler
BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS
Chris Clark sss
Robert Mooney, PhD Mrs
Weixia Jin, PhD, PE.
HYDRODYNAMIC MODELING
Qing Wang, PE
BEACH NOURISHMENT
Chris Webb, PE
COASTAL HAZARD ANALYSIS
Victoria Curto, PE
Chris O'Day
LABORATORY PARTNERS FIELD SU PPORT BATHYMETRIC SURVEY
Physis Marine Taxonomic Services, Ltd. Gahagan & Bryant Associates
Nautilus Environmental, Inc. Six Scientific Service GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
COST ESTIMATES COASTAL DATA COLLECTION Earth Mechanics, Inc.
MattTaylor Matt Butler
"Key Personnel MTS -Marine Taxonomic Services, Ltd. SSS-Six Scientific Service
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KIM GARVEY PROJECT MANAGER I PERMITTING LEAD
Education: MS, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Purdue
University, Indiana; BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of California,
Santa Barbara; Certificate, Coastal Engineering, Old Dominion University,
Virginia
Kim Garvey, has extensive experience successfully supporting the City
through the permitting and CEQA processes on many recent relevant
projects within the City's waterways. She has obtained regulatory
permits on over 50 coastal/water projects —over 80 individual permits.
Her experience includes determination of permitting requirements and
schedules, coordination with regulatory agencies, permit applications,
permit follow-up, development of project descriptions and construction
methods for environmental review (CEQA and NEPA) documents, coastal
hazards analyses, habitat compensatory mitigation, and grant acquisition.
As a coastal engineer herself, she understands coastal processes and
is able to effectively work with design staff and communicate design
concepts with regulatory staff.
KEY BENEFITSTO CITYAND THIS CONTRACT:
• Project management experience from multiple on -call services tasks
including City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, City of Huntington
Beach, City of Long Beach, and California State Parks.
• Coastal engineering experience includes regulatory permits
acquisition, water and sediment quality, marinas, dredging and
beneficial reuse of sediment, shoreline protection design, coastal
analyses, eelgrass mitigation, CEQA documents, public outreach, and
grant acquisition (including for City of Newport Beach).
• Project management experience from multiple marine engineering
local projects including Huntington Harbour dredging, Dana Point
Harbor dredging, Dana Point Harbor sport fishing docks and sailing
events center docks, and Santa Ana River sand management.
• Understanding and addressing permitting issues upfront will save time
and money in the long run.
• Established relationships with City staff and understanding of City
processes will allow for streamlined communication
• Understanding and experience with permitting agencies procedures
and processes allows for prioritizing long lead items and managing
critical path.
• Extensive permit experience with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, State
and Regional Water Boards, California Coastal Commission, California
State Lands Commission, California Department of Fish and Wildlife,
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, NOAA National Marine Fisheries, U.S. EPA,
U.S. Coast Guard, and County Sanitation Districts.
• Experience with over -water structures and eelgrass mitigation.
• Experience with multiple coastal resiliency / sea level rise vulnerability
studies
• Has previously worked with all of the subconsultants on our team.
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JERRY HOLCOMB, PE MARINE STRUCTURES LEAD
Education: BS, Civil Engineering with Structural Emphasis, California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona
Registration: Professional Engineer, California
Jerry Holcomb, PE, brings a specialized expertise in structural engineering
and marine construction, particularly along California's waterfronts. He is a
known and trusted partner to City staff, having served as project manager
and lead engineer on many recent projects within the City. His recent
experience with the City's marine infrastructure includes the Newport Pier,
Newport Bay public docks, bulkheads, and public access improvements.
Because of his direct experience on similar projects, he is able to easily
communicate design needs and engineered concepts to City staff, design
team members, regulators, and in public outreach settings with local
communities. Jerry provides more than 18 years of marine structural
design experience, proven project management skills, and the following
benefits to the City.
KEY BENEFITSTO CITYAND THIS CONTRACT:
• Specialized expertise in multidisciplinary projects, structural
engineering, marine construction, and waterfront planning.
• More than 18 years of waterfront project design and management
experience along California's coast, including other nearby
municipalities (Long Beach, Redondo Beach, Dana Point, Huntington
Beach, Seal Beach, Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach).
• Experience leading similar multiple disciplinary projects with the
same proven team of proposed personnel and subconsultants for this
contract.
• Direct working relationship with in-house regulatory permitting team
and ability to adapt designs seamlessly to address agency input.
• Management, design, analyses, and construction support across
multiple disciplines for tidally -influenced waterfront structures.
• Structural Engineering: Relevant experience includes overall project
management, site inspection and evaluation of existing marine
structures, design, analyses, and construction support for delivering
multi -discipline projects. Past experience includes floating dock design,
fixed pier design, sheet pile breakwater and seawall design, and other
tidally -influenced structures.
• Civil Engineering: General site development, grading, hydrology, earth
retaining structural analysis, promenade design.
• Preliminary Project Planning: Master plan analyses, feasibility studies,
financial market analyses, value engineering, cost estimating and
scheduling, capital improvement reports.
• Grant Funding: As a specialized expertise, Jerry has been involved in
securing more than $10M in grant funding for various marine facilities
across the US through federal, state, and local government grant
programs and has assisted in the completion of more than a dozen
grant applications specific to marine infrastructure and related studies.
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SHELLY ANGH ERA, PH.D. SEDIMENT MANAGEMENT& QUALITY LEAD
Education: PhD, Environmental Health Sciences, University of California,
Los Angeles; BS, Aquatic Biology, University of California, Santa Barbara
Dr. Shelly Anghera is a principal scientist with more than 20 years of
experience conducting field and laboratory studies related to eco-
toxicology and sediment quality characterization. Her expertise centers
on field study design, sediment characterization, water and sediment
testing and analysis, implementation strategies for dredged material
management, Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) compliance, and
California's Sediment Quality Objectives (SQOs) application. Dr. Anghera's
projects often focus on the integration of multiple lines of evidence to
determine water and sediment quality and the development of innovative
compliance strategies.
KEY BENEFITSTO CITYAND THIS CONTRACT:
• Marine sediment and water quality expert for the City since 2008.
• City project experience includes Copper TMDL and Organochlorine
TMDL expert reports and testimony, led sediment management
strategies for Middle Harbor placement, development of site -specific
criteria for Lower Newport Bay dredging program, and analysis and
implementation of Sediment Quality Objectives (SQO) studies.
• Regional expert in sediment characterization, sediment and water
testing and analysis, benthic population statistics, field study design,
and field sampling for multiple media, including bacteria.
• Program Principal for developing comprehensive strategy and program
to support the Port and POLATMDLs implementation and compliance.
• Project Principal for sediment and water quality contract and TMDL
contracts for the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach (2008 - 2018).
• Lead author for the four regional Contaminated Sediment
Management Plans (City of Los Angeles, City of Long Beach, LA County
Dominguez Channel, and LA County Marina del Rey).
• Project Manager for development of the Port of Long Beach Middle
Harbor Sediment Management Plan and USACE permitting.
• Strong working relationships with City staff and regulators.
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WEIXIA JIN, PH.D, PE COASTAL ENGINEERING LEAD
Education: PhD, Hydraulics & Water Resources, University of Pittsburgh; ME,
Coastal and Ocean Engineering, Hohai University at Nanjing; BA, Harbor
and Navigation Engineering, Hohai University at Nanjing
Dr. Weixia Jin joined Moffatt & Nichol in 1997 and has since participated
in a wide range of coastal, marina, wetlands, estuary, watershed, and
riverine engineering projects. Her coastal engineering experience
includes engineering designs of tidal control structures, revetments, tidal
inlets,jetties, weirs, energy dissipaters, and shore protection structures;
numerical modeling of hydrodynamics, coastal water quality, river/
reservoir/coastal sedimentation, and watershed hydrology and hydraulics;
and engineering studies of inlet stability, coastal flood damage/
protections and beach nourishment. Prior tojoining Moffatt & Nichol,
Weixia participated in a variety of research projects in river/reservoir
hydraulic and sedimentation numerical model development, evaluation
and testing; and stream sediment and velocity measurement studies. Her
water quality experience includes residence time circulation modeling,
coastal water quality studies of bacteria, metals, salinity and other
constitutes, and TMDL studies.
KEY BENEFITSTO CITY AND THIS CONTRACT:
• Southern California Coastal Technical Lead with more than 30 years
of experience on multiple on -call services tasks including County of
Orange, City of Huntington Beach, City of Long Beach, and California
State Parks.
• Coastal Engineering experience includes circulation studies, coastal
watershed hydrology, wetland and stream restoration studies;
estuarine/riverine hydrodynamic; coastal and riverine flood control.
• Numerical modeling expert in hydrodynamics, wave, tsunami, SLR,
sediment transport and water quality.
• Significant experience leading Southern California coastal projects,
working with the same team of proposed staff for this contract.
• Proven ability to identify a short-term strategy to address an immediate
threat of beach erosion and related damage to the infrastructure and
develop a longer -term program to manage the shoreline.
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The following table highlights our specialized task leaders' experience and qualifications. All are locally recognized
experts in their disciplines and take pride in their ability to integrate findings from multiple investigations into a
unified and complete solution.
Anthony Mets, PE
Experience working with the City including as Project Manager for the
PS&E / Design
Newport Harbor Seawalls Rehabilitation/Repair.
Moffatt & Nichol
Design, analyses, and construction support across multiple disciplines for
Years' Experience: 23
tidally -influenced waterfront structures.
Professional Engineer: California
Numerous repair and rehabilitation projects for structures located in the
California coastal zone
• Relevant experience includes overall project management, technical
development, design, permitting, and preparation of construction
documents and construction estimates for seawalls, bulkheads, and shore
protection facilities projects
• Avid waterman and rower with a work -life commitment to the coastal zone
and unique understanding of tidal influence within harbors.
David Aceves, PE
Specialized expertise in waterfront structural engineering and performing
PS&E / Design
structural analysis and design for a wide variety of projects and structure
Moffatt & Nichol
Relevant experience includes planning, inspection, design, construction
Years' Experience: 9
document preparation, and post -construction -award services for a variety
Professional Engineer: California
of waterfront structure projects, including piers, wharves, bulkheads, and
navigation range structures.
• Has assisted in field inspection of waterfront structures as well as
subsequent preparation of assessment reports documenting structure
condition.
Lauren Atwell, EIT
Specialized expertise in waterfront structural engineering including for
PS&E / Design
design and calculations for timber and concrete structures.
Moffatt & Nichol
Relevant experience includes ocean piers, concrete coastal protection
Years' Experience: 5
structures, seawall repairs, and various marina and boat harbor
infrastructure.
• Extensive project experience on ocean piers in California, including the
Newport Pier.
Alan Alcorn, PE, ENV SP, D.NE
Engineering design and bid documents including plans, specifications,
Dredge Design / Lead
construction schedule, and opinion of probable construction costs.
Moffatt & Nichol
43 years of experience in channel navigation, disposal, dredging, beach
Years' Experience: 43
nourishment, and assistance in permit applications.
Professional Engineer: California
Project Manager for projects in/near Orange County including ongoing
dredging for Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station, dredging and reclamation
for the Ports of Long Beach (Pier G, PierT, Piers 300/400).
• Experience with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, State and Regional Water
Boards, California Coastal Commission, California State Lands Commission,
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
NOAA National Marine Fisheries, U.S. EPA, and U.S. Coast Guard.
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EXPERTISE& QUALIFICATIONS
Stephanie Oslick, AICP, ENV SP
Expert in the science and policy of coastal processes. Experienced Caltrans
CEQA Support / Public
liaison to the California Coastal Commission, served as the single point
Outreach
contact for all Caltrans projects located in the Coastal Zone.
Moffatt & Nichol
Expert in managing and preparing environmental documentation (e.g.,
Years' Experience: 28
CEQA/NEPA) for a host of public works related projects.
•
Create focused public outreach programs to obtain input from project -
specific stakeholders.
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Expert in environmental permitting and associated regulations. Managed
preparation of numerous regulatory permit applications and negotiated
permit conditions with regulatory staff on a variety of projects, especially
those located within the Coastal Zone.
Chris Webb, PE
Authored "Newport Beach ...."and original SCOUP guidelines document
Beach Nourishment
Well -respected geomorphologist and expert in Southern California beach
Moffatt & Nichol
nourishment and coastal wetlands design, construction, and monitoring
Years' Experience: 33
Understanding of offshore sand sources
Professional Engineer: California
Extensive local project experience in Newport Beach and Huntington
Beach
• Frequently leads coastal field data collection and analyses efforts
• Currently leading living shoreline resiliency projects in San Clemente,
Carpinteria and Los Angeles County
Victoria Curto, PE
Knowledgeable of hydrological, coastal, and riverine processes.
Coastal Engineer, Coastal
• Experienced in data analysis and numerical modeling of waves, circulation,
Hazards Analyses
sediment transport, and morphology; wave loading,
Moffatt & Nichol
. Experienced in coastal hazard analysis, SLR adaptation, coastal design,
Years' Experience: 14
and construction administration and inspection of breakwaters, beach
Professional Engineer: California
nourishments, pocket beach, revetments, and living shorelines.
• Currently serving as vice president of Los Angeles Coast Ocean Port and
River Institute (COPRI) of ASCE.
Chris O'Day
• Has worked across several coastal science fields to address issues related
Sediment Quality / Coastal
to coastal community hazard resilience as well as coastal ecosystem health
Hazards and Sea Level Rise
and water quality.
Adaptation
. Broad expertise in coastal data analysis, technical writing, and
Moffatt & Nichol
environmental policy analysis.
Years' Experience: 8
. Expert in sea level rise vulnerability assessments, hazard mitigation, and
adaptation strategy development for at -risk communities in California.
. Experience leading sediment sampling and analysis efforts to characterize
sediment for beneficial reuse.
Rachel Tolliver
• Environmental scientist with experience in marine and freshwater eco-
Sediment Quality
toxicology, water quality analyses, and sediment characterization.
Moffatt & Nichol
• Experience with field and laboratory water and sediment quality
Years' Experience: 7
monitoring, as well as analysis and report preparation.
• Well versed in all aspects of analytical testing in accordance with USEPA/
USACE guidance for sediment management.
• Currently working on multiple dredge projects in Southern California.
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Bill Dubbs, PE
Experience includes topside/underwater structural inspections & condition
Inspection & Rehabilitation
assessments as well as design and construction management/ inspection
Moffatt & Nichol
of repairs, rehabilitations, and modernization.
Years' Experience: 20
As a member of the company safety committee, implemented new
Professional Engineer: California
safety equipment and standards and coordinated the field equipment
and employee certification to comply with constantly changing industry
regulations.
• Developed safe -diving practices for underwater inspection teams.
Robert Mooney PhD
Principal/Project Manager for marine biological surveys, environmental
Eelgrass Surveys and
assessments; designing, preparing and implementing mitigation
Management and Caulerpa
monitoring programs for bay, harbor, and coastal species and habitats.
Surveys
Focused surveys for sensitive species (eelgrass), invasives (Caulerpa
MTS
taxifolia) and .
Years' Experience: 25+
Helped manage the team that completed the only successful eradication
of a marine alga (Caulerpa taxifolia).
• Has completed the Newport harbor -wide eelgrass inventory assessment
for the past 4 years (2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024).
Chris Clark
USCG Master 100 Ton captain and marine scientist specializing in marine
Field Sampling
studies pertaining to sediment toxicology, water quality, and fish with
Six Scientific Service
fifteen years of field, data and laboratory experience,.
Years' Experience: 15
Skilled in water quality data collection and reporting for NPDES and dredge
permitting.
• Experienced in the reporting and interpretation of chemistry, bioassay, and
other laboratory data.
• Familiar with the setup and data collection of hydrographic surveys.
Matt Butler
Expertise resides in wave -structure interaction analyses of both breaking
Field Sampling / Coastal Data
and non -breaking waves, shoreline mitigation/defense strategies, and
Collection
physical/numerical modeling techniques.
Moffatt & Nichol
Experience includes employing physical and numerical modeling
Years' Experience: 5
techniques along with empirically simulated trials to investigate wave
overtopping differences amongst various coastal defense structures
including vertical and composite seawalls, berms, and revetments.
• Involved in coastal defense structure analyses and the implementation of
natural -based living shoreline projects.
Matt Taylor
Worked for 7 years as a Project Engineer and Cost Estimator for one of the
Cost Estimates
largest dredging and marine construction contractors in the United States.
Moffatt & Nichol
Extensive experience as a project manager and cost estimator, working
Years' Experience: 12
on marine projects including channel dredging and marina and shoreline
developments.
• Chief estimator and constructability expert for the Marina Del Rey Harbor
Contaminated Sediment Management Plan.
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Method of Approach / Project Approach
UNDERSTANDING OF THE CITY S NEEDS
Throughout the last 75 years, M&N has acquired a reputation as one of
the leading firms providing marine/coastal engineering services. M&N has
completed feasibility and modeling studies, cost estimates, permits, and
preliminary and final designs for more than 10,000 waterfront projects
worldwide, including piers, mooring systems, harbors, public and private
marinas, dredging, bulkheads, shore protection, breakwaters and jetties,
recreational beaches, causeways, wetland restoration, artificial islands,
and commercial marine facilities. M&N has written design and planning
manuals for the U.S. Government that have become standards for dry
docks, moorings, port facilities, coastal protection, ship support services,
and small craft harbors. We are fully prepared to deliver the full range
of professional marine/coastal engineering and regulatory permitting
services required for this contract.
The open ocean coastal environment is complex and dynamic. M&N
offers you a highly qualified team of coastal engineers and scientists (and
surfers) with the comprehensive skills and local knowledge necessary
for work along the Newport Beach shoreline. We authored the "Newport
Beach Shoreline"We have decades of experience producing constructible,
permittable, and resilient improvements in the coastal environment.
Hundreds of beach nourishment, shoreline protection, and sea level rise
resiliency projects have been completed by M&N all along the California
coastline, providing a vast experience base. Our staff are currently
involved in beach restoration projects throughout Southern California
including the Orange County Sand Compatibility and Opportunistic
Use Program (SCOUP), Los Angeles County SCOUP and living shoreline
projects, regional beach nourishment in San Diego County, and living
shoreline projects in San Clemente.
The M&N project office is located within 10 minutes of City Hall. Our
staff can easily attend meetings in person and can respond rapidly
when project needs dictate a quick response. We also understand that
access is critical to respond to emergencies, and we consider a quick
and efficient response time our priority. All of our team members are
located in Southern California and all are familiar with working in and
around Newport Bay and understand the specialized protocols necessary
for working with the public. M&N has a strong and effective working
relationships with all of our subconsultant teaming partners based on
working with them on many previous and ongoing projects.
The M&N team not only brings the experts related to these areas, our
team brings a broader range of waterfront multidisciplinary marine
engineering, sediment management, and permitting related expertise
to address additional anticipated needs. From marina design to diving
inspection services to sea level rise (SLR) vulnerability assessments, this
multi -disciplined team can support all anticipated waterside support
services.
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For this contract, the marine structures engineering, coastal engineering,
and dredging -related services anticipated to be requested under this
contract include:
MARINE STRUCTURES ENGINEERING SERVICES
• Design, repair and rehabilitation of marine structures, (e.g., floating
docks, bulkhead walls, boat launches, piers, vessel moorings,
pedestrian access promenades and public facilities)
• Preparing bid documents and supporting construction services on
behalf of the City
• Waterfront planning, feasibility studies, and cost analyses
• Stakeholder outreach, facilitating public meetings, and community
engagement
• Inspection, assessment, and repair recommendations for marine
structures
• Permitting and environmental document support for the installation of
new structures and the repair of old structures
COASTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
• Beach nourishment design and sand management
• Sand source investigations
• Shoreline geomorphology analyses
• Coastal rock structures design (e.g. groins, jetties, breakwaters)
• SLR vulnerability assessments and adaptation planning
• Hydrodynamic water quality modeling services to support wave runup,
and tsunami vulnerability analyses
• Shoreline protection structure design
DREDGING -RELATED SERVICES
• Dredge design, construction documents, bid support, and construction
management support
• Permitting support for dredge projects within the Regional General
Permit (RGP) and standard permitting processes
• Dredge characterization support including the development of
sampling plans, assessment reports, negotiation and coordination of
assessment activities with regulators through the Dredged Material
Management Team
• Sediment characterization sampling and testing activities (including
preparation of Sampling and Analysis Plans and Reports) to determine
placement options (RGP and non-RGP programs)
Eelgrass monitoring and eelgrass mitigation planning in support of
dredging programs within and outside of the RGP
• Bathymetric surveys to assess navigational needs
• Water quality monitoring and biological monitoring to support dredge
impacts assessments
• Studies and strategies to increase sediment beneficial reuse
opportunities, including regional beach nourishment programs
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PERMITTING -RELATED SERVICES
M&N understands how rules, regulations and legislative actions can
impact structural and dredging projects on the waterfront, from eight
decades of engineering on California's coastline. This translates into
an expert team of coastal engineers, planners, and scientists who will
provide the permitting assistance needed to keep the project on track,
while ensuring compliance throughout the permitting process. The firm's
coastal engineers and specialist staff have extensive experience with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) procedures and permitting procedures involving the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Department of Fish and
Wildlife, NOAA National Marine Fisheries, California Department of Fish
and Wildlife, State of California Coastal Commission, State Water Resources
Control Board, and California Regional Water Quality Control Board. We
have established working relationships with each of these agencies and
understand their processes and hot buttons.
BEYOND THE STANDARD SCOPE OF SERVICES
Marine/coastal engineering and dredging projects are not usually
commodity consulting projects that get cheaper and more predictable
with time. It is quite often the opposite; increased regulatory oversight,
competitive funding, and regional political pressures weigh in and often
determine the fate of the projects. The sections below discuss M&N's
approach to set projects up for success by integrating strong permitting
strategies into each project, providing greater funding opportunities, and
incorporating long-term planning (e.g., shoreline adaptation to sea level
rise) into the engineered designs.
GREATER FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
As municipalities realize the benefits of (and the costs associated with)
waterfront revitalization projects as a successful economic development
strategy, they can develop a framework that leverages alternative funding
sources to supplement the municipality's own funding mechanisms.
Federal, state, local communities, and non -profits offer funding
opportunities for parks, trails, and beaches for resource preservation,
mitigation, and enhancement; economic stimulation and recovery;
and education opportunities on the waterfront. By including potential
alternative funding sources upfront in the design planning efforts, the City
can open up opportunities for additional funding mechanisms to help
realize its vision in a purposeful and cost-conscious manner. M&N can
work with the City to identify and obtain practical grant funding.
RESILIENCY PLANNING AND SEA LEVEL RISE
Resilient planning and design is about applying standards and knowledge
to a design or plan such that it will withstand or recover quickly from
damaging forces and be adaptable to changing coastal hazards. M&N,
as leaders in infrastructure, has provided resilient design for more than
80 years in some of our most challenging environments. These "water"
environments are under constant stress from daily norms to storm driven
extremes and increasing SLR.
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SLR and climate change are increasingly significant topics, as local,
state, and federal governments are threatened by rising water levels
and developing a variety of adaptation plans in response. Communities
in general are becoming more sensitive to addressing the threat
given the guidance issued by state agencies like the Ocean Protection
Council and California Coastal Commission. Responding to SLR is not as
simple as "building it higher;' because of the significant infrastructure
already in place such as recreational facilities, parks, homes, and
businesses, which limit the ability to simply elevate the waterfront
areas or build higher seawalls.
Over the years, our coastal engineers have routinely evaluated local
and global sea level as part of coastal flood protection projects, and
they are very familiar with risk -based, probabilistic methods used in
project life -cycle analysis and risk assessments to inform the design
process. We are particularly qualified to assess the vulnerability to
SLR and to develop adaptation/mitigation strategies in a manner
that responds to the needs of project sponsors, owners, government
agencies, and local communities. For example, we recently prepared
a Coastal Hazards Analysis for the American Legion Bulkhead Repair
Project, in compliance with City and Coastal Commission requirements.
As recognized in the City's Local Coastal Program, resiliency is about
looking forward, it is applying resilient design in an uncertain future.
It is evaluating within this uncertainty the expected project life,
reasonable projections of yet unrealized risk, the consequences of
failure, and measures to mitigate those consequences. It is developing
creative and responsible solutions for communities, the built
environment, and the natural environment that allow for continued
use or in some extreme cases allows for the natural adaptation of the
land to another use better suited to evolving and ever-increasing risk.
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION APPROACH
Our approach is to continue to serve the City as an extension of staff and provide information and guidance
when needed. Our past project experience with the City illustrates our responsiveness to provide immediate
support for time -critical needs like regulatory responses and public meeting preparation.
The M&N team organization and management approach will provide the City with an efficient and effective
partner to execute tasks under this contract, regardless of project size. Ms. Garvey will serve as the contract
Project Manager, the City's primary point of contact for service requests, and lead the M&N and subconsultant
team of accomplished engineers, environmental scientists, biologists, and planners, all of whom have experience
working in Newport Beach. We understand that each project executed under this contract has different
objectives and requires a different and unique approach designed to provide the most cost-effective solution
or product. However, each project will be implemented with the same general process, as summarized below to
meet the project's overall goals and objectives. As with many as -needed contracts, smaller tasks may arise and
M&N's quality management system is established to allow staffing and process steps to be scaled down to match
the level of effort and budget without compromising the quality of the deliverables.
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TASK MANAGEMENT PROCESS
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ASSIGN THE RIGHT TEAM MEMBERS
Effective project delivery begins with the right people. Key personnel, staff, and subconsultant team members
were carefully selected because of their specific expertise, local experience, depth of resources, and redundancy
to avoid potential or perceived conflicts of interest.This team was selected to address the City's needs for experts
capable of responding to the unique challenges faced in designing marine structures.
Project Manager, Kim Garvey, understands that each project is unique. She will tailor resources to the specific
needs and requirements of each Task Order. The variables that impact scope, budget, and schedule, such as long -
lead items, utilities, permitting, etc. will be identified. Mitigated measures and contingencies to minimize and
avoid risks and challenges will be developed.
Upon receipt of a Task Order, Ms. Garvey will assign key discipline leads and project personnel based on relevant
skill sets, availability, cost effectiveness, while optimizing meaningful subconsultant participation. The process
has been proven effective on hundreds of mid -size to large task order assignments.
PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING PROGRESS AND COST CONTROLS
The most effective way to maintain control over cost and schedule is to properly scope the project; communicate
the scope, cost, and schedule to the project team; and aggressively monitor progress through continuous
communication and available technologies. Ms. Garvey or the designated task manager will monitor budgets
weekly for staff and monthly for subcontractors using M&N's accounting system. The timesheet and invoicing
software licensed by M&N is used to track budgets. Data will be compared to in -progress and completed work.
Ms. Garvey and designated task managers will be responsible for maintaining project schedules. Microsoft
Project is used to develop and monitor schedules. It will be monitored against work progress through continuous
communication and regularly scheduled team meetings.
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Collaboration and teamwork by every individual involved in the
project is essential for the successful completion of the project on
time and within budget. While quality assurance components relate
to the early prevention of errors and omissions, the quality control
component is geared to the systematic elimination of defects in the
final construction documents.
The M&N team strives for excellence in the quality of all work
performed and delivered. M&N has a formal Quality Assurance/
Quality Control Project Management System (QMS), and
Improvement Program, which is partly illustrated by the graphic
to the right. The purpose of the QMS program is to specify the
documentation and appropriate senior reviews needed to ensure
that a project is meeting M&N Team quality standards and regulatory,
industry, and City -approved standards.
The firm's documented, process based ISO 9001 Certified QMS is
rigorous and applied at all levels of the organization. The firm -wide
quality procedures requires the development of a project -specific
quality plan for each project which incorporates client -specific quality
procedures and other discipline -specific requirements as necessary.
QMS PROGRAM
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EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE OF BILLING RATES
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Exhibit B - Billing Rates
RATE SCHEDULE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CLASSIFICATION
PROFESSIONALS Principal Engineer/Scientist
Supervisory / Senior Engineer/Scientist
Engineer/Scientist IV
Engineer/Scientist III
Engineer/Scientist II
Engineer/Scientist I
Staff Engineer/Scientist
Staff I I I
Staff II
Staff
Field Tech II
Field Tech I
Clerical
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES (Unless Otherwise Provided in Written Agreement)
Subcontracts or Outside Services
Reproductions
Travel
High Power Computer Usage
- In House
Mylar Plots (B/W)
Color Plots
Vellum Plots (B/W)
Bond Plots (B/W)
Drawing Reproduction
Document Reproduction
- Outside Reproduction
Company Auto
Rental Vehicle
Airfare
Meals and Lodging
HOURLY RATES
$350.00
$320.00
$290.00
$270.00
$260.00
$220.00
$210.00
$190.00
$180.00
$160.00
$150.00
$120.00
$110.00
Cost +10%
$2.70/SF
$4.90/S F
$1.70/SF
$1.10/SF
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*** The amount to be charged for any and all reimbursable expenses must be included in the Letter Proposal and
shall be subject to approval by the City.
EXHIBIT C
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. Provision of Insurance. Without limiting Consultant's indemnification of City,
and prior to commencement of Work, Consultant shall obtain, provide and
maintain at its own expense during the term of this Contract, policies of
insurance of the type and amounts described below and in a form satisfactory
to City. Consultant agrees to provide insurance in accordance with
requirements set forth here. If Consultant uses existing coverage to comply and
that coverage does not meet these requirements, Consultant agrees to amend,
supplement or endorse the existing coverage.
2. Acceptable Insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance
company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact
business of insurance in the State of California, with an assigned policyholders'
Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in
accordance with the latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise
approved by the City's Risk Manager.
3. Coverage Requirements.
A. Workers' Compensation Insurance. Consultant shall maintain Workers'
Compensation Insurance providing statutory benefits and Employer's
Liability Insurance with limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000)
each employee for bodily injury by accident and each employee for
bodily injury by disease in accordance with the laws of the State of
California.
Consultant shall submit to City, along with the certificate of insurance, a
Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City, its City Council,
boards and commissions, officers, agents, volunteers and employees.
B. General Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain commercial
general liability insurance, and if necessary excess/umbrella liability
insurance, with coverage at least as broad as provided by Insurance
Services Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than two million
dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence, four million dollars ($4,000,000)
general aggregate. The policy shall cover liability arising from bodily
injury, property damage, personal and advertising injury, and liability
assumed under an insured contract (including the tort liability of another
assumed in a business contract).
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C. Automobile Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain automobile
insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01
covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of Consultant
arising out of or in connection with Work to be performed under this
Contract, including coverage for any owned, hired, non -owned or rented
vehicles, in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000)
combined single limit for each accident.
D. Professional (Errors & Omissions) Insurance. Consultant shall maintain
professional liability insurance that covers the Services to be performed
in connection with this Agreement, in the minimum amount of two million
dollars ($2,000,000) per claim and four million dollars ($4,000,000) in
the aggregate. Any policy inception date, continuity date, or retroactive
date must be before the Effective Date of this Agreement and Consultant
agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period no less than
three years after completion of the Services required by this Agreement.
E. Excess/Umbrella Liability Insurance. If any Excess or Umbrella Liability
policies are used to meet the limits of liability required by this contract,
then said policies shall be "following form" of the underlying policy
coverage, terms, conditions, and provisions and shall meet all of the
insurance requirements stated in this contract, including, but not limited
to, the additional insured and primary & non-contributory insurance
requirements stated herein. No insurance policies maintained by the
City, whether primary or excess, and which also apply to a loss covered
hereunder, shall be called upon to contribute to a loss until the
Consultant's primary and excess/umbrella liability policies are
exhausted.
4. Other Insurance Requirements. The policies are to contain, or be endorsed
to contain, the following provisions:
A. Waiver of Subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained or procured
pursuant to this Contract shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against
City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents,
volunteers and employees, or shall specifically allow Consultant or
others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these
requirements to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant
hereby waives its own right of recovery against City, and shall require
similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its
subcontractors.
B. Additional Insured Status. All liability policies including general liability,
excess/umbrella liability, and automobile liability, if required, but not
including professional liability, shall provide or be endorsed to provide
that City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents,
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volunteers and employees shall be included as additional insureds
under such policies.
C. Primary and Non -Contributory. Consultant's insurance coverage shall
be primary insurance and/or the primary source of recovery with respect
to the City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents,
volunteers and employees. All liability coverage shall apply on a primary
basis and shall not require contribution from any insurance or self-
insurance maintained by City.
D. Notice of Cancellation. All policies shall provide City with thirty (30)
calendar days' notice of cancellation or nonrenewal of coverage (except
for nonpayment for which ten (10) calendar days' notice is required) for
each required coverage.
5. Additional Agreements Between the Parties. The parties hereby agree to
the following:
A. Evidence of Insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance
to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along
with a waiver of subrogation endorsement for workers' compensation
and other endorsements as specified herein for each coverage. All of
the executed documents referenced in this Contract must be returned
to City within ten
(10) regular City business days after the date on the "Notification
of Award". Insurance certificates and endorsements must be approved
by City's Risk Manager prior to commencement of performance. Current
certification of insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during
the term of this Contract. The certificates and endorsements for each
insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer
to bind coverage on its behalf. At least fifteen (15) days prior to the
expiration of any such policy, evidence of insurance showing that such
insurance coverage has been renewed or extended shall be filed with
the City. If such coverage is cancelled or reduced, Consultant shall,
within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice of such cancellation or
reduction of coverage, file with the City evidence of insurance showing
that the required insurance has been reinstated or has been provided
through another insurance company or companies. City reserves the
right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance
policies, at any time.
B. City's Right to Revise Requirements. The City reserves the right at any
time during the term of the Contract to change the amounts and types
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of insurance required by giving Consultant ninety (90) calendar days'
advance written notice of such change. If such change results in
substantial additional cost to Consultant, City and Consultant may
renegotiate Consultant's compensation.
C. Right to Review Subcontracts. Consultant agrees that upon request, all
agreements with subcontractors or others with whom Consultant enters
into contracts with on behalf of City will be submitted to City for review.
Failure of City to request copies of such agreements will not impose any
liability on City, or its employees. Consultant shall require and verify that
all subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements
stated herein, and Consultant shall ensure that City is an additional
insured on insurance required from subcontractors. For CGL coverage,
subcontractors shall provide coverage with a format at least as broad as
CG 20 38 04 13.
D. Enforcement of Agreement Provisions. Consultant acknowledges and
agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of City to inform
Consultant of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no
additional obligations on City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
E. Requirements not Limiting. Requirements of specific coverage features
or limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on
coverage, limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage
normally provided by any insurance. Specific reference to a given
coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a
given issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive,
or to the exclusion of other coverage, or a waiver of any type. If the
Consultant maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, the
City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for higher limits
maintained by the Consultant. Any available proceeds in excess of
specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available
to the City.
F. Self -Insured Retentions. Any self -insured retentions must be declared
to and approved by City. City reserves the right to require that self -
insured retentions be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible.
Self-insurance will not be considered to comply with these requirements
unless approved by City.
G. City Remedies for Non -Compliance. If Consultant or any subconsultant
fails to provide and maintain insurance as required herein, then City
shall have the right but not the obligation, to purchase such insurance, to
terminate this Agreement, or to suspend Consultant's right to proceed
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until proper evidence of insurance is provided. Any amounts paid by
City shall, at City's sole option, be deducted from amounts payable to
Consultant or reimbursed by Consultant upon demand.
H. Timely Notice of Claims. Consultant shall give City prompt and timely
notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from
Consultant's performance under this Contract, and that involve or may
involve coverage under any of the required liability policies. City
assumes no obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but
not the duty) to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they
are likely to involve City.
Consultant's Insurance. Consultant shall also procure and maintain, at
its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its
own judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and
prosecution of the Work.
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4225 E. Conant St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 590-6500 Fax (562) 377-5106
www.moffattnichol.com
Mr. Chris Miller and Mr. John Kappeler
City of Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Subject: C-8546-2C — Scope of work for Copper TMDL Technical Support
Dear Chris and John:
Moffatt & Nichol (M&N) is pleased to submit this proposal to assist the City of Newport Beach (City) in
providing on -going support associated with the Metals (Copper) TMDLs for San Diego Creek, Upper Newport
Bay, and Lower Newport Bay. At this time, the City is requesting I support the City in preparing and
presenting testimony at the State Water Resource Control Board hearing scheduled for August 5, 2025. 1 will
help the City prepare for the hearing by reviewing previous testimony, recent responses to comments from
the Regional Water Quality Control Board, attend coordination meetings, and develop talking points.
I request a budget to be billed at time and material with a not -to -exceed amount of $10,000.
Thank you for inviting me to support this important item for the City. Please contact me at
sanghera@moffattnichol.com or (714) 296-9017 if you have questions or comments on this proposal.
Sincerely,
MOFFATT & NICHOL
Shelly Anghera, PhD
Vice President/Coastal, Water, and Environmental Technical Director
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moffatt & nichol
July 16, 2025
4225 E. Conant St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 590-6500
www.moffattnichol.com
Chris Miller, Public Works Manager
City of Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
# 17245
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Subject: City of Newport Beach General Professional Services Proposal for FY2026
Master Services Agreement No. C-8546-2C — On -Call Marine/Coastal Engineering Services
Dear Mr. Miller,
Per your request, Moffatt & Nichol is pleased to submit this proposal to the City of Newport Beach (City) to provide
marine/coastal related professional services for projects located in Newport Beach for services during the City's 2026 fiscal
year. The scope of work for this proposal is based upon pre -proposal discussions and M&N's experience with similar projects.
All work would be completed under M&N's existing referenced on -call master services agreement with the City.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
This proposal includes providing engineering, coastal studies, and permit support services for various proposed projects
within Newport Harbor and along the Newport Beach ocean shoreline. The City has multiple on -going and anticipated
projects, and there is often a need for quick responses for project related data and coordination. Therefore, the City requires
a proposal from M&N to develop a contracting mechanism to be able to respond rapidly to project needs. Types of waterfront
projects may range from floating docks and marinas, public piers, beaches, sand management, shoreline protection structures,
public boat launches, dredging, beach related studies, water quality related studies, landside support facilities (buildings,
parking lot, restrooms, utilities, etc.), and others.
This proposal is not intended to be a defined list of the services that will be performed, rather a summary of the types of
services that can be anticipated. The various type of services that can be expected is broken into the following three main
potential service phases as follows:
Conceptual level data collection and site visits, conceptual design, and CEQA entitlement and permitting
consultation with the purpose of performing conceptual design and due diligence to inform the City's planning
decisions.
Preparation of final engineering design and construction documents, preparing CEQA environmental
documentation, and regulatory permit applications, with the purpose of obtaining approval or providing
documentation for construction of project components.
• Supporting bidding and construction for oversight of installation/construction of project components.
Conceptual Design
Conceptual design services may include gathering and reviewing existing site data, performing site visits, preparing conceptual
design related deliverables, and consultation for permitting and environmental documentation. Generally, M&N would
provide conceptual -level engineering design and permitting support for the following:
• Data Collection & Review — Includes gathering and reviewing available data for existing City facilities and shoreline
beaches, as well as information provided by the City. Also, may include identification for additional site data studies
needed and recommendations for sub -consultants, such as:
■ Building and/or Landscape Architectural
■ Geotechnical Site Evaluations
■ Topographic & Bathymetric Survey
■ Environmental Studies and Surveys, e.g., Marine Biological Assessments
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• Perform Site Visits — Perform site visit(s) to observe existing site constraints and confirm available data identified
during the data collection phase.
• Prepare Conceptual Designs — Includes assisting in development of conceptual drawings, estimates of probable
construction costs, and preparation of a conceptual design related studies for the proposed improvements. The
conceptual studies will provide the City with recommendations to use as decision making tools for selection of a
preferred improvement scenario, as well as inform the requirements for future final design.
Conceptual Design Permitting Consultation - M&N permits staff will utilize their understanding of permitting
challenges from previous similar projects to review available project data and provide inputs to the project's scope
development. At the direction of the City, M&N permits staff may also reach out to existing regulatory agency
contacts at California Coastal Commission (CCC), US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Regional Water Quality
Control Board (RWQCB) and local City of Newport Beach Planning Department (City) staff to obtain feedback on
permitting and CEQA issues for potential project components.
• Dredging Support - M&N can perform dredge material characterization (e.g., preparation of sediment Sampling and
Analysis Plan, sediment sampling, sediment analyses).
• Grant Acquisition Support — M&N can assist the City in investigating and applying for pertinent Federal and State
grant opportunities.
• Meetings and Project Management - M&N will provide general coordination and administrative support during
project conceptual design. M&N will also attend meetings to discuss design elements, as indicated below.
■ Coordinate with the City, other consultants, and contractors.
■ M&N will attend meetings to clarify design intent and discuss recommendations.
■ Attend conceptual design consultation meeting with regulatory and/or CEQA staff.
■ General administration, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews, and processing of
monthly invoices.
Example Deliverables
• List of data gathered, and potential additional site data required.
• Conceptual Design Studies.
• CEQA Entitlement Process & Regulatory Permit conceptual consultation comments.
• Grant application package
Final Design
Final design services may include preparation of plans, specifications, estimates of probable construction cost (PS&E), and
construction documents for the necessary project improvements. Construction documents, if required, will be prepared in
accordance with the most current building code requirements (CBC, latest edition). In addition, the necessary environmental
documentation required for CEQA entitlements and applications for regulatory permits may be prepared and submitted for
review at various levels of government. Generally, M&N would provide engineering design and permitting support for the
following:
• CEQA Documentation — Prepare the environmental document or associated studies and coordinate with CEQA
lead agency. It is assumed that the City will be the CEQA Lead Agency, responsible for approval of the environmental
document. M&N can prepare the CEQA document for the City if needed.
• Regulatory Permitting — Prepare permit applications and function as City's representative. Permits may be required
from several agencies at various levels of government for the various project(s). Based on experience from similar
projects, the required objectives of this task include:
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■ Coordinate marine biological studies and CEQA document and permit applications.
■ Prepare applications for permits and other approvals.
■ Function as the City's agent in the permit process; and
■ Provide continuing professional services to support permit process including responses to agency
comments and attendance in meetings.
• Final Engineering Design and PS&E Documents — Prepare plans, specifications, estimates of probable construction
cost (PS&E), and necessary bidding documents for the project concept selected by the City for the project
improvements. PS&E documents will be prepared with the purpose to issue documents for advertisement for
competitive bid by construction contractors. It is anticipated that M&N engineering design services may be required
for project components related to Structural, Site Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Utilities, and Coastal Engineering.
• Local Building Permitting Support - Submit construction documents, to local building department having jurisdiction
(City of Newport Beach) for plan check approval / permit and address comments as needed for permit approval.
Example Deliverables
• CEQA Documentation and related studies.
• Regulatory Permit Applications.
• PS&E Final Design Package, including:
o Calculations & Basis of Design.
o Plans, Specifications, and Estimate of Probable Cost and Construction Schedule.
Support During Bidding and Construction
Provide engineering support to the City during project bidding and construction/installation. M&N will also provide
Record Drawings based on the Contractor's mark-up of the final construction documents. Generally, M&N would provide
support during bidding and construction for the following:
• Support During Bidding — Provide engineering support to the City during project bidding to answer RFI's and attend
meetings as needed.
Support During Construction — Provide support during construction/installation to provide oversight that
Contractor improvements meet the design intent. Based on experience from similar projects, the required objectives
of this task include:
■ Attend meetings with the City and Construction Team.
■ Perform site visits to provide oversight that design intent is carried out in the field.
■ Review Contractor submittals and RFI's for conformance with contract documents
■ Prepare Record Drawings of the installation based on the bid documents and mark-ups from the
Contractor As -Built submittals.
■ Prepare final punch list and perform project closure on -site final walkthrough with City and
Construction Team.
■ Preparation of pre -construction and post -construction notifications/documents required to comply
with regulatory permit requirements.
Example Deliverables
• Field Site Visit report forms.
• Written responses to RFI's and Submittals.
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• Final Record Drawings Package.
• Final punch list.
Exclusions /Assumptions
• The scope of engineering and permitting support services in this proposal is based on a general understanding of the
types of services that may be performed on an as -needed basis. It is assumed once a scope of work can be better
defined, a separate proposal may be required for any efforts required in addition to those identified in this proposal.
M&N will not perform all of the services identified in the proposal for the fee provided. The fee provided is intended
to be a time -and -materials budget to assist on an as -needed basis until a scope can be better defined.
Project Team
M&N proposes the following team members for this project:
Table 1. Pro osed Pro 'ect Team
Team Member
Shelly Anghera, PhD
Company
M&N
Principal -in -Charge
Jerry Holcomb, PE
M&N
Marine Engineering Lead
Kim Garvey
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M&N
Contract/Project Manager and
Permitting/CEQA Lead
Weixia Jin, PE
M&N
Coastal Engineering Lead
Chris Webb
M&N
Beach Nourishment, Sand Management
Jerry Neal, PE
M&N
Cost Estimating Lead
Fee
M&N proposes to perform specific tasks, to be determined upon time of need, within the general scope of services described
above on a time and material basis for a total fee of up -to $50,000, and in accordance with fee rate schedule as defined in
master services agreement No. C-8546-2C. The anticipated period for which these services will be performed are now
through June 30, 2026.
Project Schedule
It is assumed schedule for each task will be determined once a scope of work is better defined. In general, once a task is
identified and the City makes initial contact, M&N will respond to requests from City within three (3) business days to discuss
necessary course of action.
Thank you for the opportunity to assist with this effort. If you have any questions or require additional information, please
call us or contact via email at either jholcombkmoffattnichol.com or kgarveykmoffattnichol.com.
Sincerely,
MOFFATT & NICHOL
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Jerry Holcomb, PE
Engineering Lead
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Kim Garvey
Contract/Project Manager
and Permitting Lead
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$50,000
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