HomeMy WebLinkAbout09 - Traffic Flow Optimization ProjectCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 9
December 17. 2002
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Public Works Department
Richard M. Edmonston, Transportation & Development Services Manager
949 - 644 -3311
red monston @city. newport- beach. ca. us
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC FLOW OPTIMIZATION PROJECT - APPROVAL OF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MEYER, MOHADDES
ASSOCIATES, INC.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc., of
Anaheim, California, for the Traffic Flow Optimization Project at a contract price of
$235,760 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
DISCUSSION:
Eight firms were invited to submit proposals to provide traffic signal timing services,
recommendations for intersection improvements, and an informational brochure.
Six firms responded to the City's request for proposals:
1. Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc.
2. Albert Grover & Associates
3. Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc.
4. Katz, Okitsu & Associates
5. Austin -Foust Associates, Inc.
6. Willdan
The proposals were independently reviewed to evaluate each firm's qualifications, past
experience on similar projects, and availability before inviting the first three firms listed
above for an interview. The interview panel consisted of two representatives from the
Public Works Department and a third panelist from the City of Mission Viejo. Upon
selection, Staff negotiated with Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc., (MMA) to provide
the necessary scope of services for a fee of $235,760. MMA has completed the same
services competently and professionally on similar projects for other local agencies in
Northern and Southern California.
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC FLOW OPTIMIZATION PROJECT - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
MEYER,MOHADDES ASSOCIATES, INC.
December 17, 2002
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The Scope of Work for professional services will include:
• Provide and implement timing recommendations for all City - controlled traffic
signals and recommendations only for all Caltrans- controlled intersections.
Services include implementing and fine- tuning coordinated timing along arterials
when determined to be appropriate.
• Train staff in all phases of the project to provide in -house capability for future
updates to traffic signal timing.
• Evaluate existing signalized intersection operation to identify low to moderate
cost improvements - such as restriping or changes to the signal operation that
will improve traffic flow at key locations.
• Make recommendations on new technology for traffic signal control along with a
cost efficient Traffic Operations Center for the City.
• Prepare an informational brochure to explain the process and issues associated
with signal coordination and to document the results of the overall project.
Funding Availability: Funds for this project are available in Account No. 7261- C5200699.
Environmental Review: Not applicable
Prepared by:
Kichard M. ltdmonston, P.E.
Transportation & Development Services Manager
Attachment: Professional Services Agreement
Submitted by:
;{then G. Badum
blic Works Director
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR TRAFFIC FLOW OPTIMIZATION PROJECT
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this day of 2002, by and
between the City of Newport Beach , a Municipal Corporation (hereinafter referred to as
"City"), and Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc., whose address is 1515 South
Manchester Avenue, Anaheim, California, 92802 -2907, (hereinafter referred to as
"Consultant'), 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 is planning to implement a Traffic Flow Optimization Project ('Project').
C. City desires to engage Consultant to provide professional engineering
services upon the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement.
D. The principal member of Consultant firm for purpose of Project is Hamid
Bahadoh.
E. City has solicited and received a proposal from Consultant, has reviewed
the previous experience and evaluated the expertise of Consultant, and
desires to contract with Consultant under the terms and conditions provided
in this Agreement.
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NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned
parties as follows:
1. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the 13th day of January, 2002,
and shall terminate on the 30th day of September, 2003, unless terminated earlier as set
forth herein.
2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
Consultant shall diligently perform all the duties set forth in the scope of services,
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference.
3. COMPENSATION TO CONSULTANT
City shall pay Consultant for the services in accordance with the provisions of this
Section and the scheduled billing rates set forth in Exhibit `B" attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference. No rate changes shall be made during the term of this
Agreement without prior written approval of City. Consultant's compensation for all work
performed in accordance with this Agreement, including all reimbursable items and
subconsultant fees, shall not exceed the total contract price of two hundred thirty-five
thousand, seven hundred sixty and 001100 Dollars ($235,760.00).
3.1 Consultant shall maintain accounting records of its billings which includes
the name of the employee, type of work performed, times and dates of all work which is
billed on an hourly basis and all approved incidental expenses including reproductions,
computer printing, postage and mileage.
3.2 Consultant shall submit monthly progress invoices to City payable by City
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within thirty (30) days of receipt of invoice.
3.3 Consultant shall not receive any compensation for extra work without prior
written authorization of City. Any authorized compensation shall be paid in accordance
with the schedule of the billing rates as set forth in Exhibit "B".
3.4 City shall reimburse Consultant only for those costs or expenses, which
have been specifically approved in this Agreement, or specifically approved in advance
by City. Such cost shall be limited and shall include nothing more than the following costs
incurred by Consultant:
A. The actual costs of subconsultants for performance of any of the services
which Consultant agrees to render pursuant to this Agreement which have
been approved in advance by City and awarded in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this Agreement.
B. Actual costs and /or other costs and /or payments specifically authorized in
advance in writing and incurred by Consultant in the performance of this
Agreement.
3.5 Notwithstanding any other paragraph or provision of this Agreement,
beginning on the effective date of this Agreement, City may withhold payment of ten
percent (10 %) of each approved payment as approved retention until all services under
this Agreement have been substantially completed.
4. STANDARD OF CARE
4.1 All of the services shall be performed by Consultant or under Consultants
supervision. Consultant represents that it possesses the professional and technical
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personnel required to perform the services required by this Agreement and that it will
perform all services in a manner commensurate with the community professional
standards. All services shall be performed by qualified and experienced personnel who
are not employed by City nor have any contractual relationship with City. Consultant
represents to City that it has or shall obtain all licenses, permits, qualifications and
approvals required of its profession. Consultant further represents that it shall keep in
effect all such licenses, permits and other approvals during the term of this Agreement.
4.2 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, failure of City to furnish timely information or to promptly
approve or disapprove Consultant's work, delay or faulty performance by City,
contractors, or governmental agencies, or any other delays beyond Consultant's control.
5. INDEPENDENT PARTIES
City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and Consultant is not
an 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. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed
to constitute 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
details and means of performing the work provided that Consultant is in compliance with
the terms of this Agreement. Anything in this Agreement which may appear to give City
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the right to direct Consultant as to the details of the performance of the services or to
exercise a measure of control over Consultant shall mean that Consultant shall follow the
desires of City only in the results of the services.
6. COOPERATION
Consultant agrees to work closely and cooperate fully with City's designated
Project Administrator, and any other agencies, which may have jurisdiction or interest in
the work to be performed. City agrees to cooperate with Consultant on Project.
7. PROJECT MANAGER
Consultant shall assign Project to a Project Manager, who shall coordinate all
phases of Project. This Project Manager shall be available to City at all reasonable times
during term of Project. Consultant has designated Hamid Bahadori, P.E., to be its
Project Manager. Consultant shall not bill any personnel to Project other than those
personnel identified in Exhibit "B," whether or not considered to be key personnel, without
City's prior written approval by name and specific hourly billing rate. Consultant shall not
remove or reassign any personnel designated in this Section or assign any new or
replacement person to Project without the prior written consent of City. City's approval
shall not be unreasonably withheld with respect to removal or assignment of non -key
personnel.
Consultant, at the sole discretion of City, shall remove from Project any of its
personnel assigned to the performance of services upon written request of City.
Consultant warrants it will continuously furnish the necessary personnel to complete
Project on a timely basis as contemplated by this Agreement.
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B. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
Time is of the essence in the performance of the services under this Agreement
and Consultant shall perform the services in accordance with the schedule specified
below. The failure by Consultant to strictly adhere to the schedule may result in
termination of this Agreement by City and assessment of damages against Consultant for
delay. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant shall not be responsible for delays,
which are due to causes beyond Consultant's reasonable control. However, in the case
of any such delay in the services to be provided for Project, each party hereby agrees to
provide notice to the other party so that all delays can be addressed.
8.1 Consultant shall submit all requests for extensions of time for performance
in writing to the Project Administrator not later than ten (10) calendar days after the start
of the condition, which purportedly causes a delay, but not later than the date upon which
performance is due. The Project Administrator shall review all such requests and may
grant reasonable time extensions for unforeseeable delays, which are beyond
Consultant's control.
8.2 For all time periods not specifically set forth herein, Consultant shall
respond in the most expedient and appropriate manner under the circumstances by
telephone, fax, hand delivery or mail.
9. CITY POLICY
Consultant shall discuss and review all matters relating to policy and project
direction with the Project Administrator in advance of all critical decision points in order to
ensure that Project proceeds in a manner consistent with City goals and policies.
10. CONFORMANCE TO APPLICABLE REQUIREMENT
All work prepared by Consultant shall conform to applicable city, county, state and
federal law, regulations and permit requirements and be subject to approval of the Project
Administrator and City Council.
11. PROGRESS
Consultant is responsible to keep the Project Administrator and /or his /her duly
authorized designee informed on a regular basis regarding the status and progress of the
work, activities performed and planned, and any meetings that have been scheduled or
are desired.
12. HOLD HARMLESS
Consultant shall indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless City, its City Council,
boards and commissions, officers and employees from and against any and all loss,
damages, liability, claims, allegations of liability, suits, costs and expenses for damages of
any nature whatsoever, including, but not limited to, bodily injury, death, personal injury,
property damages, or any other claims arising from any and all negligent acts or
omissions of Consultant, its employees, agents or subcontractors in the performance of
services or work conducted or performed pursuant to this Agreement, excepting only the
sole negligence or willful misconduct of City, its officers or employees, and shall include
attorneys' fees and all other costs incurred in defending any such claim. Nothing in this
indemnity shall be construed as authorizing, any award of attomeys' fees in any action on
or to enforce the terms of this Agreement.
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13. INSURANCE
Without limiting consultant's indemnification of City, and prior to commencement
of work, Consultant shall obtain and provide and maintain at its own expense during the
term of this Agreement policy or policies of liability insurance of the type and amounts
described below and satisfactory to City. Certification of all required policies shall be
signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf and must be
filed with City p1lior to exercising any right or performing any work pursuant to this
Agreement. Except workers compensation and errors and omissions, all insurance
policies shall add City, its elected officials, officers, agents, representatives and
employees as additional insured for all liability arising from Consultant's services as
described herein.
Insurance policies with original certificates and endorsements indemnifying
Project for the following coverages shall be issued by companies admitted to do
business in the State of California and assigned Best's A- VII or better rating:
A. Worker's compensation insurance, including 'Wavier of Subrogation"
clause, covering all employees and principals of Consultant, per the laws of
the State of California.
B. Commercial general liability insurance original certificate and
endorsement (which includes additional insured and primary and non-
contributory wording), covering third party liability risks, including without
limitation, contractual liability, in a minimum amount of $1 million combined
single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property
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damage. If commercial general liability insurance or other form with a
general aggregate is used, either the general aggregate shall apply
separately to this Project, or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the
occurrence limit.
C. Commercial auto liability and property insurance, including additional
insured (and primary and non - contributory wording for waste haulers only),
covering any owned and rented vehicles of Consultant in a minimum
amount of $1 million combined single limit per accident for bodily injury and
property damage.
D. Professional errors and omissions insurance, which covers the services, to
be performed in connection with this Agreement in the minimum amount of
one million Dollars ($1,000,000.00).
Said policy or policies shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be
canceled by either party, except after thirty (30) days' prior notice has been given in
writing to City. Consultant shall give City prompt and timely notice of claim made or suit
instituted arising out of Consultant's operation hereunder. 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.
Consultant agrees that in the event of loss due to any of the perils for which it has
agreed to provide comprehensive general and automotive liability insurance, which
Consultant shall look solely to its insurance for recovery. Consultant hereby grants to
City, on behalf of any insurer providing workers compensation, comprehensive general,
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and automotive liability insurance to either Consultant or City with respect to the services
of Consultant herein, a waiver of any right of subrogation, which any such insurer of said
Consultant may acquire against City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such
insurance.
14. PROHIBITION AGAINST TRANSFERS
Consultant shall not assign, sublease, hypothecate or transfer this Agreement or
any of the services to be performed under this Agreement, directly or indirectly, by
operation of law or otherwise without prior written consent of City. Any attempt to do so
without consent of City shall be null and void.
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 co- tenant if Consultant is a partnership or joint- venture
or syndicate or co- tenancy, which shall result in changing the control of Consultant, shall
be construed as an assignment of this Agreement. 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.
15. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
Each and every report, draft, work product, map, record and other document
reproduced, prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant pursuant to or in
connection with this Agreement shall be the exclusive property of City.
Documents, including drawings and specifications, prepared by Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by
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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
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 as 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.
Consultant shall, at such time and in such forms as City may require, furnish
reports concerning the status of services required under this Agreement.
16. CONFIDENTIALITY
The information, which results from the services in this Agreement, is to be kept
confidential unless City authorizes the release of information.
17. CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
In order to assist Consultant in the execution of his responsibilities under this
Agreement, City agrees to provide the following:
A. City will provide access to and upon request of Consultant, provide one
copy of all existing record information on file at City. Consultant shall be
entitled to rely upon the accuracy of data information provided by City or
others without independent review or evaluation. City will provide all such
materials in a timely manner so as not to cause delays in Consultant's work
schedule.
B. City will provide traffic count data as agreed upon with Consultant as to
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days, time, and locations. Both City and Consultant shall review said date
for accuracy and reasonableness.
C. Provide blueprinting, CADD plotting, copying and other services through
City's reproduction company for each of the required submittals. Consultant
will be required to coordinate the required submittals with City's
reproduction company. All other reproduction will be the responsibility of
Consultant and as defined above.
D. City staff will provide usable life of facilities criteria and provide information
with regards to deficient facilities.
E. City will prepare and provide to Consultant street base digital file in
AutoCAD (DWG) compatible format.
18. ADMINISTRATION
The Public Works Department will administer this Agreement. Richard
Edmonston, P.E., shall be considered the Project Administrator and shall have the
authority to act for City under this Agreement. The Project Administrator or his /her
authorized representative shall represent City in all matters pertaining to the services to
be rendered pursuant to this Agreement.
19. RECORDS
Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the work to be
performed under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate
records with respect to the costs incurred under this Agreement. All such records shall be
clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of City during normal business
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hours to examine, audit and make transcripts or copies of such records. 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 under this
Agreement.
20. WITHHOLDINGS
City may withhold payment 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 for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of withholding as a result of such
withholding. Consultant shall have an immediate right to appeal to the City Manager or
his designee with respect to such disputed sums. Consultant shall be entitled to receive
interest on any withheld sums at the rate of seven percent (7 %) per annum from the date
of withholding of any amounts found to have been improperly withheld.
21. 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 would have
resulted if there were not errors or omissions in the work accomplished by Consultant, the
additional design, construction and /or a restoration expense shall be borne by Consultant.
Nothing in this paragraph is intended to limit City's rights under any other sections of this
Agreement.
22. CITY'S RIGHT TO EMPLOY OTHER CONSULTANTS
City reserves the right to employ other consultants in connection with Project.
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23. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
A. Consultant or its employees may be subject to the provisions of the
California Political Reform Act of 1974 (the "Act "), which (1) requires such
persons to disclose financial interest that may foreseeably be materially
affected by the work performed under this Agreement, and (2) prohibits
such persons from making, or participating in making, decisions that will
foreseeably financially affect such interest.
B. If subject to the Act, Consultant shall conform to all requirements of the Act.
Failure to do so constitutes a material breach and is grounds for 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.
24. SUBCONSULTANT AND ASSIGNMENT
Except as specifically authorized under this Agreement, the services included in
this Agreement shall not be assigned, transferred, contracted or subcontracted without
prior written approval of City.
25. NOTICES
All notices, demands, requests or approvals to be given under 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.
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All notices, demands, requests or approvals from Consultant to City shall be addressed to
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA, 92658 -8915
(949) 6443311
Fax (949) 644 -3318
All notices, demands, requests or approvals from City to Consultant shall be
addressed to Consultant at:
Attention: Hamid Bahadori
Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc.
1515 S. Manchester Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802 -7223
714 - 780 -7423
714 - 780- 7287(Fax)
26. TERMINATION
In the event either part hereto fails or refuses to perform any of the provisions
hereof at the time and in the manner required hereunder, that parry shall be deemed in
default in the performance of this Agreement. If such default is not cured within a period
of two (2) days, or if more than two (2) days are reasonably required to cure the default
and the defaulting parry fails to give adequate assurance of due performance within two
(2) days after receipt by defaulting parry from the other parry of written notice of default,
specifying the nature of such default and the steps necessary to cure such default, the
nondefaulting parry may terminate the Agreement forthwith by giving to the defaulting
party written notice thereof.
26.1 City shall have the option, at its sole discretion and without cause, of
terminating this Agreement by giving seven (7) days' prior written notice to Consultant as
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provided herein. Upon termination of this Agreement, City shall pay to Consultant that
portion of compensation specified in this Agreement that is earned and unpaid prior to the
effective date of termination.
27. COMPLIANCES
Consultant shall comply with all laws, state or federal and all ordinances, rules and
regulations enacted or issued by City.
28. 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.
29. 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 hereon. Any modification of this
Agreement will be effective only by written execution signed by both City and Consultant.
30. OPINION OF COST
Any opinion of the construction cost prepared by Consultant represents his /her
judgment as a design professional and is supplied for the general guidance of City. Since
Consultant has no control over the cost of labor and material, or over competitive bidding
or market conditions, Consultant does not guarantee the accuracy of such opinions as
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compared to contractor bids or actual cost to City.
31. COMPUTER DELIVERABLES
CADD data delivered to City shall include the professional stamp of the engineer
or architect in responsible charge of the work. City agrees that Consultant shall not be
liable for claims, liabilities or losses arising out of, or connected with (a) the modification or
misuse by City, or anyone authorized by City, of CADD data; (b) the decline of accuracy
or readability of CADD data due to inappropriate storage conditions or duration; or (c) any
use by City, or anyone authorized by City, of CADD data for additions to this Project, for
the completion of this Project by others, or for any other project, excepting only such use
as is authorized, in writing, by Consultant. By acceptance of CADD data, City agrees to
indemnify Consultant for damages and liability resulting from the modification or misuse of
such CADD data.
All drawings shall be transmitted to the City in the City's latest adopted version of
AutoCAD in ".dwg" file format. All written documents shall be transmitted to the City in
the City's latest adopted version of Microsoft Word and Excel.
32. PATENT INDEMNITY
Consultant shall indemnify City, its agents, officers, representatives and
employees against liability, including costs, for infringement of any United States' letters
patent, trademark, or copyright infringement, including costs, contained in Consultant's
drawings and specifications provided under this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed
on the day and year first written above.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
A Municipal Corporation
City Attorney
ATTEST: Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc.
City Clerk
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Scope of Work
Task 1. Project Management
MMA will function as an integrated team member, partnered with the City of Newport Beach
staff. The MMA Project Manager will make sure that each member of the MMA staff has a clear
understanding of his/her role and responsibilities. MMA utilizes frequent project team meetings,
documented with meeting notes and action item responsibility, as a means of ensuring that all
members are informed of project assignments.
After receiving Notice to Proceed, MMA will prepare a final breakdown of the estimated hours,
staffing levels, costs and a final schedule for each task item described in this scope of services.
The time schedule will include adequate time for review and comment by the City and Caltrans (if
needed). MMA's Project Manager will also utilize our established procedures for cost and
schedule reporting and control. We will provide monthly written reports on the time, staffing, cost
and schedule status and progress of each task, as well as anticipated problems and potential
solutions. The contract staffing levels, budget and schedule shall be regarded as the baseline
against which status and progress are measured and reported.
For a consultant, to consistently complete projects on time, within budget, and with high quality
requires a proven project management and quality control system. MMA routinely uses detailed
project scheduling procedures, project work orders, project team meetings, project cost review and
projections, review of technical/administrative status, and progress reports for project management
control purposes. The controls are summarized in the following paragraphs.
Project Scheduling Procedures - The Project Manager will prepare a detailed project schedule
based upon contract requirements. This schedule will delineate the major tasks and personnel
assignments and the time schedule for their performance. The schedule will outline the work
tasks, assignments, and milestones, and will delineate the communication, coordination and
review process, which will be followed throughout the project. The Project Manager will update
the project schedule every month for internal planning purposes. The updated schedule will show
any revisions necessitated by the actual occurrence of events as the study proceeds.
Project Work Orders - A key management tool is the use of project work orders. Each
task identified on the project schedule will be detailed in a project work order. The
work order includes the following items:
Input required
Work to be completed
Output (deliverables)
Time schedule
Budget
Project Team Meetings - Project Team meetings with the City staff will be held as often
as required to exchange information, to review progress, to identify issues, and to
determine adjustments in the work plan. They will be designed to be an integral
part of the work required to accomplish the project tasks and to meet scheduled
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" 1< milestones. Meeting notes will be prepared by MMA within one week of the
meeting; with action items assigned for appropriate team members.
Project Cost Control - MMA uses a computerized system for processing time and
expense charges to each contract weekly. Each major project task is assigned a
project number so that all time and expenses spent on each task can be maintained
separately.
Progress Reports - A progress report will be transmitted to the City with each invoice.
The items covered will include:
Activities completed over the past period
Scheduled activities for next period
Meetings attended
Problems and suggested remedies
Financial status
Quality Control Program
The production of top quality products for clients is the number one goal of Meyer, Mohaddes
Associates. It does not just apply to quality control for design plans, something that has been
standard procedure at engineering design firms for many years, but rather relates to all aspects of
our jobs and professional careers.
As a firm and as individuals, we always strive for excellence. Some of the
elements of our quality control program are:
Out -going Documents - All documents produced by MMA staff, whether for
transmittal to a client, prospective client, another consulting firm or public
distribution, will be reviewed by someone other than the author to ensure that they
are understandable and well written. It is difficult for the author of a product to
always catch obvious mistakes or to realize when something may be confusing to
the reader, particularly when writing technical reports geared toward a lay audience.
A second opinion is also invaluable in identifying alternative approaches to the
analysis. Also, a fresh "outsider's" review often catches obvious errors, which go,
undetected through multiple reviews by the same person. It is MMA company
policy that all documents must be reviewed by senior staff before being sent out.
Plans - All plans produced by MMA are carefully reviewed and approved prior to
their distribution to other firms (prime or subs) or to the client. The MMA title
block, which is placed on all plans, includes signature blocks for initials to be
placed by the personnel who designed the plan, reviewed the plan, and approved the
plan. This ensures that three people review the plans during their preparation. It is
important that at each level of plan check, that the engineer carefully reviews his/her
work and that they not assume that someone else will be reviewing it to catch any
mistakes.
MMA staff are always conscious of the fact that design plans produced by the firm
could result in physical changes to the transportation network, and that if not
properly designed, these changes could negatively impact the public. The quality
and accuracy of design plans is of the utmost importance to MMA. It is the
responsibility of our staff to assume this same sense of responsibility when involved
in design projects.
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All plans are accurately labeled in terms of the date and revision numbers, and
that the filing codes indicate where the electronic copy of the file is Iocated.
Originals of the plans are stored in flat files according to Project Number. The
electronic CAD or other graphics files are stored in centralized CAD files.
Task 2. Signal Timing and Optimization
This task consists, in general, of the following primary activities:
Intersection turning movement counts and existing conditions data collection
Field observations
Signal timing subsystem identification
Signal timing analysis and software selection
Development of micro - simulation models (if needed)
Implementation and fine- tuning of new traffic signal timing plans
Training of City staff
The following is detailed description of our proposed approach to each of these activities and the
resultant deliverables.
2.1 Intersection turning movement counts and existing conditions data collection
This project includes review of the signal timing plans for 125 traffic signals. Of these 125, one
hundred signals will be maintained by the City and 25 are controlled by Caltrans District 12. In
order to better define potential subsystems and develop practical coordination programs along
certain major corridors, we believe that the 25 traffic signals that are operated by Caltrans need to
be evaluated as part of this citywide comprehensive effort to optimize traffic flow on the City
arterials.
The City currently maintains an inventory of traffic volume data for about 55 of its intersections.
These data, in general, consist of intersection turning movements for A.M. and P.M. peak periods
(2 hours each).
Upon commencement of the project and discussions with the city, MMA will present our
recommendations for the level of data collection at all the project intersections. For many of the
project intersections, the collection of data for the 2 -hour peak periods (A.M. and P.M.) will be
adequate. However, in certain locations, the mid -day and weekend traffic volume data will also be
needed to develop the appropriate timing patterns for those times. This information will be
collected by the City directly through another contract at the City's discretion.
As part of this activity, we will also field verify the geometric information and operational scheme
of all the project intersections.
Deliverables: Complete set of intersection turning movement counts
2.2 Field observations
For any signal timing project, there is simply no substitute for seasoned and experienced traffic
engineering judgement. Although the field data and the appropriate timing software are essential
tools in developing the most optimum signal timing plan, MMA's senior traffic engineers will
observe the most impacted intersections (and corridors) to better assess the operational challenges
and improvement potentials.
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Photographs andlor videotapes will be prepared, as needed, and field notes will
be collected documenting constraints or operational issues attributing to the
traffic congestion at intersections and/or along major corridors.
2.3 Signal timing subsystem identification
A coordination subsystem or subarea contains a different group of signals within a traffic signal
system that have similar characteristics and are located adjacent to each other. An important
consideration in subsystem control is the definition of the control area boundaries and the
groupings of the signals that will operate within those boundaries. The major objective in
selecting a group of signals and designing a coordination subsystem is to allow for the effective
coordination of as many traffic signals as possible within each subsystem. With the successful
implementation of proper geographical subsystems and timing plans, spread -out vehicles can be
joined together to form vehicle platoons which will aid in smoother traffic flow while maintaining
rather uniform speeds. Once the decision to form subsystems has been completed, the next step is
to decide which type of subsystem to form. There are two main subsystems that are proven to
work effectively in their respective environments. They are arterial and grid networks.
We will conduct a thorough review of all the traffic signals in the City and develop potential
subsystems for review and approval by the City's Project Manager.
2.4 Signal timing analysis and software selection
As part of this task, we will discuss with the City's staff all the nationally recognized and
acceptable signal timing and coordination programs. The following software packages are being
used most prominently for similar applications:
• PASSERII -90
• PASSER IV — 94
• SYNCHRO 4.0
• TRANSYT -7F
In selecting the optimum signal timing tool, the following major factors need to be examined:
• Ease of use (user interface)
Signal timing methodology in determining:
- Optimum phasing sequence
- Cycle length
- Splits
Ability to import/export data intofout of the timing analysis software to other
software packages (e.g., micro - simulation, controller timing databases, etc.).
Based on our experience with previous similar projects, we believe that Synchro'M is the package
that will provide the best capabilities.
Upon the City's approval of the MMA's recommendation for the type(s) of software to be used for
this project, MMA will assist the City to acquire an original copy of that software(s) package,
registered under the City of Newport Beach, if the City currently does not own the most recent
version of the required software(s).
The development of traffic signal timing to most effectively move traffic along an arterial or in a
network is an ongoing task. In general, the timing analysis consists of the following activities.
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Using the existing and new turning movement counts and the subsystem analysis
results, optimal operating conditions will then be evaluated using one of the
aforementioned software in a three -step process:
1. Existing cycle and existing phase sequence: The operating conditions under the existing
signal timing and the new taming movement volumes will be observed.
2. Optimized cycle and existing phase sequence: For each corridor and/or subsystem
various cycle lengths will be evaluated. In choosing the most optimum cycle length, the following
factors will be taken into consideration:
• System wide coordination
• Proximity of study corridors to other major corridors in the system
• Intersection turning movement volumes
• Individual intersection delay and level of service
• Approach delay per movement for each intersection
In order to provide an efficient flow of traffic, it is important to provide a cycle length that would
provide sufficient green time to serve all movements. However, high cycle lengths generally
cause high delays for minor approaches. The optimum cycle length will be the merging of all the
above factors into one value.
System wide coordination would be accomplished by using a similar cycle length throughout the
system or the corridor. In the analysis, if the chosen optimal cycle lengths are within a few
seconds of the existing cycles, and the optimization does not make a significant improvement to
the timings, the existing cycle length will be retained. Comparisons will be made between
existing and proposed signal timing plans using various measures of effectiveness (MOEs).
Examples of MOEs include bandwidth lengths in both directions, flow diagrams, and approach
delays.
3. Optimized cycle and optimized phase sequence and offsets: The final step in the analysis
process will be to calculate the optimum signal timing splits to provide sufficient green time so
that all the vehicles would be served. In addition, offsets will be optimized to provide the most
efficient coordination with the widest bandwidth.
In the development of signal timing splits, it will also be important to keep in mind the special
needs of each individual intersection on the corridor it is in. The green time that will be developed
will also be dependent on transit and pedestrian activities.
From the above mentioned three step process, traffic signal timing plans for various days of the
week and times of the day will be developed. The new timing plans will be discussed with the
city staff for their review and approval.
Obviously, a key component of any successful signal timing plan is the community buyoff and its
acceptance by the motoring public that it serves. MMA has extensive experience with such public
outreach and community involvement programs, and will assist City staff in this effort.
Deliverables: Complete set ofpreliminary timing plans for all traic signals in the City
Z5 Development of micro-simulation models (if needed)
This task will only be performed at the discretion of the City based on MMA's findings and
recommendations following the completion of the previous tasks. For certain corridors or
subsystems a micro - simulation model may be of additional benefit to better assess the traffic
operation and flow along certain corridors or within a grid network.
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Deliverables: Output of micro - simulation model
2.6 Implementation and fin e- tuning of new traffic signal timing plans
In implementing the signal timing plans, we propose one or both of the following alternatives:
1. MMA, cooperating with the City staff, will backup the existing timing information. The
new signal timing plans will then be inputted by MMA staff at a City provided computer
station. After the fine tuning task is complete, City staff has the option of accepting the
proposed signal timing changes or uploading the previous plans from the backup.
2. At the discretion of the City, MMA staff can input the proposed signal timing plans as
another plan number. By inputting the data under different plan numbers, the existing
timing plans will not be overwritten.
The uploading of the new signal timing plans can be accomplished directly using the existing
VMS 330. For those signals not connected to the VMS 330, MMA staff will prepare detailed
timing sheets and accompany City staff to those intersections to complete the timing plan upload
through the local controller.
Once the proposed signal timing plans have been reviewed and approved by the City, MMA staff,
in cooperation with the City staff, will conduct field reviews to observe the efficiency of the new
signal timing plans. Special attention will be given in regard to the interaction of cross - corridors
and minor streets. When developing optimum signal timing plans, in addition to providing the
widest green bandwidth along the coordinated corridors, it is important to observe the vehicle
delays on the minor movement during the field fine tuning exercise.
As part of this subtask, MMA staff will drive along each study corridor during various days of the
week and times of the day, and will suggest improvements to the new timing plans as needed.
Upon completion of fine - tuning, MMA will revise the signal timing plans and deliver final timing
plan sheets to the City for their records and use.
Deliverables: Complete set offinal fine -tuned timingplans for all selected signals in the City
2.7 Training of City staff
It is always a routine duty of the traffic engineering staff to monitor and adjust the signal timing
plans throughout thejurisdiction they serve. As part of this project, MMA will train the City staff
in the use and understanding of traffic signal concepts, the data collection effort required, and the
application of the City's selected software(s). This subtask will be ongoing throughout the project
(as needed) and at the end a training manual will be prepared by MMA for staffs future use.
Deliverables: Training manual
Task 3. Recommendations for intersection improvements
As part of this task, intersections with operational deficiencies will be identified and analyzed to
determine the potential for low to moderate cost improvements to improve their operational
efficiency. These analyses will include considerations for signal modifications, restriping, and/or
minor geometric improvements in sufficient detail to enable a reasonable engineering cost
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estimate for each location. Significant constraints in implementing any of these
recommendations, such as major utility conflicts or right -of -way acquisition
needs, will also be identified.
In performing the activities of this task, the following process will be used.
3.1 Identification of the more impacted intersections
Based on the results of the data collected in subtasks 2.1 and 2.2, MMA will prepare a list of the
more impacted intersections that may require improvements. This list will be discussed with the
City staff for their review and approval.
3.2 Developing a list ofpotential improvements
MMA will prepare a list of potential low to medium cost improvements that are acceptable to the
City based on their practicality and community acceptance.
3.3 Preparing conceptual layout of the intersections
MMA will prepare conceptual layout plans for all the selected intersections. The conceptual plans
will show in sufficient detail, for each intersection, the right -of -way information, the lane
configuration, traffic control devices, major utilities, and any other information that may impact
the implementation of any proposed improvement alternative.
3.4 Recommendations for intersection improvements
MMA will prepare a list of potential intersection improvements for the selected intersections,
based on the criteria developed by MMA and approved by the City, such as better traffic flow,
improving safety, facilitating pedestrian activity, reduced delays, reduced driver confusion, etc.
The final recommendations, approved by the City, for each intersection will then be graphically
shown on the conceptual layout plans. A preliminary engineering cost estimate for each
intersection will also be prepared.
Deliverables: Technical Report describing the recommendations for intersection
improvements
Task 4. Technology enhancement recommendations and
preliminary design of a Traffic Operations Center (TOC)
MMA will conduct a comprehensive review of the City's existing traffic signal and
communication systems, and will provide information on the state of the art and emerging
technologies to improve the efficiency of these systems. We will also identify the potential future
needs that the City may have in the area of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) such as
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras, Dynamic Message Signs (DMS), trail blazers, etc.
The focus of this effort will be to evaluate the adequacy of the existing VMS 330 system and the
communication system (hardwire, phone drops, etc) that the City is currently utilizing as the
means of command and control for the monitoring and operation of its traffic signals.
The findings and recommendations of this task will be presented to the City in a technical report
outlining short term and long -range improvements with appropriate phasing for their
implementation. The advantages and constraints of new and emerging technologies will be
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u`. discussed in sufficient detail for the City staff to be able to make a value
judgment and decide on the use and application of each recommendation.
Furthermore, as part of this task, and based on the City's decision on the technological upgrade of
the existing systems, MMA will prepare a preliminary design for an economical and cost effective
Traffic Operation Center (TOC). This design will have sufficient details such as space
requirement, a proposed room layout, and mechanical /electrical needs for such a facility.
Deliverables: Technical report describing technology enhancement measures and the
preliminary design of the TOC
Task 5. Preparation of information brochure
As part of its ongoing public relations effort, the City desires to improve its communication with
the constituents it serves by preparing an information brochure describing the concepts of the
traffic signal timing/coordination, and the results and benefits that the motoring public will receive
from the Traffic flow Optimization Project.
MMA will prepare a multi -page high quality brochure to help the public better understand the
benefits and tradeoffs of traffic signal coordination as well as an explanation of the challenges in
developing, implementing and monitoring such programs. This brochure will also discuss the
results and benefits of the Traffic Flow Optimization Project and its effects on improving traffic
circulation within the City of Newport Beach.
The information brochure will be in 8.5" X 11.5" or other suitable format and will be between 8
and 12 pages in length.
In preparing this brochure, MMA will work closely with the City staff, and other entities such as
City's Commissions, HOAs, or members of the public (at the City's Project Manager's discretion
and under his direction) to ensure that the public's main concerns and questions are adequately
addressed in the final product.
Deliverables: Electronic file of the Information Brochure
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STANDARD FEE SCHEDULE
STAFF LEVEL
PrincipalfVice President
Associate Principal /Associate Vice President
Senior Systems Engineer /Senior Program Manager
Senior Software Engineer
Senior Transportation Engineer/Planner
Software Engineer
Transportation/Systems Engineer
Transportation Engineer/Planner
Electronics Engineer
Field Technician
Associate Transportation Engineer/Planner
Assistant Transportation Engineer/Planner
Accounting/Financials
Technical Support/Editing
Graphics Support
Computer Aided Drafting Support
Administrative Support
Standard Terms and Conditions
HOURLY RATE
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• Invoices are due and payable within 30 days of date of invoice. Invoices outstanding
over 30 days will be assessed a 1 1/4 percent service charge not to exceed the
maximum allowable by law, for each 30 days outstanding beyond the initial payment
period.
Project expenses will be billed at cost plus 10 percent for service and handling.
Expenses include project- related costs, such as computer charges, subcontractor
services, postage /delivery service, reproduction, transportation, and subsistence.
Effective through January 1, 2003.
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