Representative Projects

 

Transportation Projects

 

Project: Real Property Comprehensive Acquisition and Relocation Services
Location: Oakland, CA
Client: San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District
Services: Right of Way Project Management, Right of Way Utility Relocation Services and Assessment of The Impact of Construction on Utilities
Estimated Contract: TBD
Project Description: TBD
Completion: TBD
Project: CNG Consulting Services, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Client: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Services: Review and supervision of the electrification of the existing engine-driven CNG skids, general on-call consulting for CNG supports as tasks arise, and construction management support.
Estimated Contract: $75,000
Project Description: The Los Angeles County Transportation Authority (METRO) operates 11 CNG fueling facilities – 8 of which are maintained by Public-Private Partnership (PPP) contractors, with the other 3 being maintained solely by METRO’s Facilities Maintenance Group. METRO is also in the process of developing a new CNG system at the planned Union Division and is in the process of replacing the two oldest facilities at Division 10 and 18. This vast array of high-capacity CNG fueling infrastructure faces two key issues – electrification of compressor-drive engines, and a certain degree of “care taking” for an infrastructure that, on average, is arguably approaching the halfway mark of its useful life (the new systems at Union, 10 and 18 not withstanding).
Project: METRO Sound Walls 5 & 7
Location: Los Angeles County, CA
Client: METRO
Services: Construction Management Services – Field Office Engineer, Senior Construction Inspector, Documentation Control
Estimated Contract: $1 – $4 Million
Project Description: Sound Wall #5 includes I-405 Devonshire to Mission Blvd (5/2011 – 2/2014). This construction project consists of approximately 12,426 linear feet of sound wall and 5 bridge widenings. Sound Wall #7 includes Route 134 Cahuenga Blvd to Riverside Drive (4/2011 – 4/2014). This construction project consists of approximately 1,307 linear feet of sound wall and 3 bridge widenings. These Sound Wall Projects are constructed along Caltrans Freeway Systems and generally consist of construction of a 14 foot tall masonry block wall supported on CIDH pile foundations or occasionally on spread footing foundations, grade beams or K-rail concrete section. Associated bridge widenings include precast concrete girders, concrete deck slab, placement and paving. Other items in these projects typically include drainage systems, elevated signage poles, lighting poles, retaining walls, utility relocations, landscaping and associated irrigation systems, earth work, paving, freeway traffic controls and storm water drainage during construction.
Completion: 2014 (plus an additional 2 one-year renewal option)
Project: METRO Bus Facilities
Location: Los Angeles County, CA
Client: METRO
Services: Construction Management Services
Estimated Contract: $1 – $2 Million
Project Description: Division 3 Improvements (4/2011 – 1/2013) The construction project scope of work includes the following work items: Relocation of Tire Shop, Brake Shop, Non-Revenue Repair, and Maintenance Bays; Relocation of all outside storage areas into maintenance building; Replace eight in-ground bus hoists; Remove underground tanks and replace with above-ground tanks within new lube room; Renovate and modify maintenance building to accommodate relocated functions; Construct new fare box repair shop; Construct new steam clean bay; Construct articulated bus repair annex; Addition to the employee parking garage; Modify and renovate Transportation Building.
Misc. Bus Division Improvement Projects (4/2011- 12/2012) These projects are to improve, modernize, expand and enhance the capacity and operations of the maintenance and transportation functions.
Completion: 2013 (plus an additional 2 one-year renewal option)
Project: Orange County Transportation Authority, Orangethorpe and Tustin Ave./Rose Drive Grade Separation
Location: Orange County, CA
Client: Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
Services: Construction Management Services
Estimated Contract: TBD
Project Description:

The Orangethorpe Avenue overcrossing will be constructed approximately 600 feet west of Carbon Canyon Channel and 400 feet east of Traub Lane, in the cities of Placentia and Anaheim. The overcrossing project includes construction of a roadway bridge over Orangethorpe, with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) mainline tracks to remain at grade. Two additional structures are required for Chapman Avenue and Miller Street to connect to the elevated Orangethorpe Avenue. The existing intersection of Orangethorpe Avenue and Chapman Avenue will be eliminated and replaced with a bridge separating the two streets. Chapman Avenue will cross under Orangethorpe Avenue and reconnect to Orangethorpe Avenue at Traub Lane. Orangethorpe Avenue will remain open during construction by maintaining one lane of traffic in each direction. Orangethorpe Avenue overcrossing will be constructed concurrently with the Tustin Avenue/Rose Drive improvements.

The Tustin Avenue/Rose Drive overcrossing will be constructed approximately 1,500 feet south of Atwood Channel and 1,200 feet north of Orangethorpe Avenue, in the cities of Placentia and Anaheim. The project will include construction of a roadway over the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad tracks. Additional structures are required for connection from Orangethorpe Avenue to Tustin Avenue. Improvements to adjoining streets will also be necessary to complete this project. Tustin Avenue/Rose Drive will remain open during construction by maintaining one lane in each direction and train traffic will remain uninterrupted.

Completion: 2015
Project: Construction Management Services Archibald Avenue and State Route 10 Interchange
Location: Ontario, CA
Client: City of Ontario
Services: Complete construction management services, including the following items but not limited to: Construction Administration, Construction Inspection, Construction Survey, Material Testing, Construction Cost and Schedule, Change Orders and Claims, Project Close Out, Coordination with other agencies, general project and labor compliance administration, for the project.
Construction Cost: $2 Million
Project Description: This project consists of landscape and irrigation improvements for the interchange on the Interstate 10 Freeway (I-10) at Archibald Avenue in Ontario, CA. The work shall be performed in accordance with Caltrans standards, specifications and standard plans. The project will include construction of maintenance vehicle pullout, rock blanket, irrigation crossovers, irrigation control systems, irrigation water delivery systems, planning materials and mulch.
Completion: 2011
Project: Caltrans District 7 Construction Engineering and Inspection Services
Location: East Region of Los Angeles County
Client: CALTRANS
Services: Construction Management Services – Construction Office Engineer and Construction Scheduling
Estimated Contract: $3 Million – $4.9 Million
Project Description: Professional and technical construction engineering services on an “as needed” basis to support the development and construction of proposed State transportation projects along Route 10, Route 110, Route 60, and Route 605. Task orders may include, but are not limited to, Construction Engineering and Contract Administration, review of Project Plans, Estimate and Specifications, Contract Change Order review, Critical Path Method scheduling and training, monthly schedule monitoring and reviews, review of Potential Claims and Preparation, and Processing of Final Estimates. Specific projects include:

  • SR 60 HOV – Sound Wall 57/60 through 605/60
  • I-10 Rehabilitation Project
  • Route 110 Auxiliary Lanes
Completion: 2012
Project: State College Boulevard Grade Separation Right-of-Way Project
Location: Fullerton, CA
Client: City of Fullerton
Services: Utility Coordination, Right-of-Way Coordination and Project Management Support including:

  • Site visits
  • Establish utility owner contact list
  • Prepare, submit and track notice to owner letters with utility owners
  • Prepare draft utility agreements and facilitate execution with utility owners, City and Caltrans
  • Prepare letters requesting Prior Rights Documents from utility owners
  • Review Title Reports
  • Coordinate with utility owners, City, Caltrans and Metrolink
  • Obtain utility owner design plans and special provisions
  • Assist with right-of-way certification pertaining to utility work
  • Prepare potholing plan
Project Description: The purpose of this project is to eliminate the at-grade railroad crossing on State College Boulevard to facilitate better traffic flow, increase the safety of vehicular commuters, and reduce the frequency of accidents on the road caused by the presence of the at-grade railroad crossing. It would maintain the existing horizontal roadway configuration, which is of a conventional four-lane divided major arterial highway. Professional services include ongoing project and task management, survey and right-of-way engineering, acquisition and negotiation, relocation assistance, utility relocation, appraisal and appraisal review, title and escrow, environmental inspection and reporting, regulatory approval of certification, and other related right-of-way services.
Project: PM Services, Orange County Transportation Authority
Location: Orange County, CA
Client: Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
Services: Facilities Project Management
Contract Amount: $1,010,000
Project Description:
  • LNG Venting System – Anaheim and Garden Grove Bases
  • LNG Building Modifications – Anaheim and Garden Grove Bases
  • Structural Evaluation of Multiple Buildings – Anaheim, Garden Grove and Irvine Bases
  • Dewatering, Gauging and Sampling of Groundwater Monitoring Wells at Irvine Base
  • Underground Storage Tanks (UST) Modifications (Piping System) at Irvine, Garden Grove, and Anaheim Bases
  • Maintenance Building Modification, Irvine Base
  • Hazardous Material Survey, Irvine Base
  • Seismic Retrofit of Annex Building, Garden Grove Base
Completion: 2007
Project: Route 79 Lamb Canyon Measure A Highway Widening
Location: Riverside County, California
Client: Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
Services: Construction Management
Construction Cost: $30 million
Project Description: Widening of Route 79 from a two-lane to a four-lane divided highway in Lamb Canyon, near Beaumont, Riverside, California.
Completion: 1995
Project: Metro Rail Wilshire-Western Subway Station
Location: Los Angeles, California
Client: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
Services: Construction Damage Cost Claim Analysis
Scope: During the construction of the Metro Red Line station at Wilshire/Western, property owners claimed damage due to the construction activity and interruption of business.
Completion: 1993
Transit Facilities
Project: New CNG Fueling Station Facility
Location: Santa Ana Bus Base, California
Client: OCTA
Services: Project / construction management support services including but not limited to:

  • Oversee design and construction activities on project.
  • Monitor design consultants, and construction contractors for compliance with contract terms and scope of work.
  • Serve as Project Manager’s support on this project.
  • Assist in developing project budgets and schedules.
  • Monitor progress of project activities and control changes to project costs.
  • Prepare related reports for project status.
  • Coordinate project activities with local agencies and cities.
  • Attend project meetings with the team and staff
Capital Construction Cost: $6,000,000
Project Description: The work of this contract generally comprised of design, build, test, operate and maintain (DBOM) a fast fill Natural Gas Fueling Facility at the Santa Ana Base. The work includes, but is not limited to the verification of natural gas quality, quantity and inlet pressure, SCE coordination and upgrades, providing complete fueling facility, equipment, and training, operating and maintaining the fueling facility for the duration of the lease term. Main equipment compound, CNG dryer, compressor skids, CNG-buffer and dispensing systems, fuel management systems, electrical distribution, fencing and all ancillary support systems.
Completion: 2012
Project: Maintenance Building LNG Venting System
Location: Anaheim and Garden Grove Bus Bases, California
Client: OCTA
Services: Project / construction management services including but not limited to:

  • Oversee design and construction activities on project.
  • Monitor design consultants, and construction contractors for compliance with contract terms and scope of work.
  • Serve as Project Manager on capital improvement projects.
  • Assist in developing project budgets and schedules.
  • Monitor progress of project activities and control changes to project costs.
  • Prepare related reports for project status.
  • Coordinate project activities with local agencies and cities.
  • Attend project meetings with the team and staff.
Construction Cost: $125,000
Project Description: The scope of work for this contract generally comprised of facility modifications required for operation and maintenance of LNG fueled vehicles. Installation of a new Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Venting system, which will be used to lower the pressure in the on- board bus LNG fuel storage tank and vent the LNG fuel vapors safely to the atmosphere above the maintenance building roof.
Completion: 2004
Project: Building Modifications
Location: Laguna Hills Transportation Center
Client: OCTA
Services: Project / construction management services including but not limited to:

  • Oversee design and construction activities on project.
  • Monitor design consultants, and construction contractors for compliance with contract terms and scope of work.
  • Serve as Project Manager on capital improvement projects.
  • Assist in developing project budgets and schedules.
  • Monitor progress of project activities and control changes to project costs.
  • Prepare related reports for project status.
  • Coordinate project activities with local agencies and cities.
  • Attend project meetings with the team and staff.
Construction Cost: $825,000
Project Description: The work of this contract generally comprised of roofing modifications necessary to prevent additional water damage to the existing standing seam roofing and exterior soffits. The work includes removal of the existing seam roofing system over the entire building and exterior plaster soffits on the east and south elevations. A new standing seam roofing system, gutters and downspouts, and exterior plaster soffits was reconstructed to replace the existing system.
Completion: 2007
Project: Canopy Roofs
Location: Anaheim, Garden Grove and Santa Ana Bus Bases
Client: OCTA
Services: Project / construction management services including but not limited to:

  • Oversee design and construction activities on project.
  • Monitor design consultants, and construction contractors for compliance with contract terms and scope of work.
  • Serve as Project Manager on capital improvement projects.
  • Assist in developing project budgets and schedules.
  • Monitor progress of project activities and control changes to project costs.
  • Prepare related reports for project status.
  • Coordinate project activities with local agencies and cities.
  • Attend project meetings with the team and staff.
Construction Cost: $345,000
Project Description: The work of this contract included the construction of new steel roof canopies at Anaheim, Garden Grove and Santa Ana Bus Bases. It involved the construction of new steel frame roof canopies, metal roofing system, bus bay signage, and electrical lighting to cover existing revenue vault equipment and new canopies to cover LNG fuel equipment at both the Anaheim and Garden Grove Bus Bases.
Completion: 2007
Project: Asphalt Slurry Seal
Location: Brea Park-N-Ride, Fullerton Park-N-Ride, Laguna Hills Transportation Center and Newport Transportation Center
Client: OCTA
Services: Project / construction management services including but not limited to:

  • Oversee design and construction activities on project.
  • Monitor design consultants, and construction contractors for compliance with contract terms and scope of work.
  • Serve as Project Manager on capital improvement projects.
  • Assist in developing project budgets and schedules.
  • Monitor progress of project activities and control changes to project costs.
  • Prepare related reports for project status.
  • Coordinate project activities with local agencies and cities.
  • Attend project meetings with the team and staff.
Construction Cost: $93,000
Project Description: OCTA, acting on behalf of the Orange County Transit District, owns eight transportation centers and park-and-ride facilities throughout Orange County. An asphalt slurry seal, which is required as a maintenance measure, and pavement striping will be applied at the Brea Park-N-Ride, Fullerton Park-N-Ride, Laguna Hills Transportation Center, and Newport Transportation Center to enhance the future life of the asphalt pavement and reduce pavement maintenance costs.
Completion: 2006
Project: Maintenance Building LNG Modifications
Location: Anaheim and Garden Grove Bus Bases, California
Client: OCTA
Services: Project / construction management services including but not limited to:

  • Oversee design and construction activities on project.
  • Monitor design consultants, and construction contractors for compliance with contract terms and scope of work.
  • Serve as Project Manager on capital improvement projects.
  • Assist in developing project budgets and schedules.
  • Monitor progress of project activities and control changes to project costs.
  • Prepare related reports for project status.
  • Coordinate project activities with local agencies and cities.
  • Attend project meetings with the team and staff.
Construction Cost: $350,000
Project Description: Facility Modifications required for operation and maintenance of LNG fueled vehicles. The work consists of the installation of the gas detectors, removal of existing floor drains and replacing with sump basins, modifications to the fuel island/vacuum building ventilation and electrical systems and installation of new rated doors and windows.
Completion: 2005
Project: Maintenance Building Modifications
Location: Irvine Bus Base, California
Client: Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
Services: Project /Construction Management
Construction Cost: $460,000
Project Description: Modifying the existing engine re-build area to accommodate additional and fixed route bus service bays at the Maintenance Building. New Construction shall consist of creating four new service bays, larger parts storage area and a larger body shop with related components, systems, and improvements, including but not limited to, Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems to accommodate the new areas and any systems modified by the demolition work.
Completion: 2005
Infrastructure Projects
Project: Port of Long Beach Shore to Ship Retrofit
Location: Long Beach, CA
Client: Port of Long Beach (POLB)
Services: Construction Management Services
Estimated Contract: TBD
Project Description:

The Port of Long Beach is proceeding with the retrofitting of its existing berths with shore power to assist the terminal operators in complying with the regulations, and to ensure that the retrofit of the Port assets is done to the best standards of the industry. The Shore to Ship Power Retrofit Program (Program) is a substantial capital improvement program which will retrofit the existing berths over the next several years. A number of terminals have been identified as part of this Program and construction management (CM) services are needed for the resulting construction contracts.

The Port has identified an immediate need for professional construction management support services for the Program; specifically for the Pier A, Berths A88-A96 Shore to Ship Power Retrofit project, which is scheduled to be advertised for construction bids in June 2011.

Completion: TBD
Project: Treated Water Cross Connection Prevention Program
Location: Numerous locations throughout the MWD distribution system
Client: Metropolitan Water District
Services: Engineering, planning, and project management support
Construction Cost: $42 million
Project Description: The purpose of this program is to eliminate potential cross connection and prevent possible contamination of the drinking water supplies along distribution system. Scope of work includes field survey, site investigation, preliminary design, final design and construction work necessary to relocate existing below ground vacuum and air release valves to above ground-enclosed locations.
Completion: 2011/2012
Project: Port of Long Beach: Green Port Headquarters and CIP Projects
Location: Long Beach, California
Client: Port of Long Beach (POLB)
Services: Construction and Program Management
Construction Cost: Various CIP Projects
Project Description: Currently, Simplex is providing Program and Construction Management support services to the Port of Long Beach for their CIP Projects. Acting as Program Management Consultant to the Port, Simplex is responsible for coordinating during the pre-design, design and construction phases of these projects with Port’s Director of Program Management or designee, contractors, utilities coordination and various stake holders. He meets with the Port’s staff on a regular basis to discuss and resolve issues, observe, monitor and report progress. We also provide onsite administration and management, attend meetings as directed and represent Port’s interests. Simplex’s responsibilities include but are not limited to project cost management, quality assurance, inspection and quality control, and coordination to meet the overall project objectives.
Project: Port of Long Beach: SERRF Landscaping Project
Location: Long Beach, California
Client: Port of Long Beach (POLB)
Services: Program Management Services including but not limited to: Coordinating with POLB Maintenance Department, SERRF Management, and Long Beach City Hall; Coordinating for electrical systems and getting new bid proposals from Port’s new annual landscaping contractor based on the prior Tru-Green proposal; Coordinating with Southern California Edison (SCE) for electrical service; Coordinating and addressing easement issues; Managing and inspecting construction activities including warranty issues; and Managing warranty and maintenance for one year period thereafter.
Construction Cost: $100,000
Project Description: The City of Long Beach Harbor Department solicited bids for the design and installation of a new irrigation system including landscaping at the corner of Pier S & Ocean Blvd. of the SERRF Facility located at 3451 W. Ocean Blvd. Scope of work consisted of: Furnishing all labor, material, equipment and services required including but not limited to preparing Design Documents (Schematics), plan check and approvals as required, Product Submittals/Cutsheets and As-Builts to reflect the scope of work based upon the layout sheets and jobwalk that occurred on December 11, 2008. The scope also included Landscaping, Planting, Irrigation, Utilities (electrical and water) permits, testing, inspections, coordination and all hook ups (excluding Water Meter and installation which will be provided by the City) as per the City of Long Beach requirements, Irrigation Controller Charts, O&M Manuals and 1 year Warranty on the Mechanical/Electrical Systems and Hardware, and 90 days Warranty on Landscaping Planting Materials at both South (Area 1) and West (Area 2) areas of the SERRF Facility.
Completion: 2009
Project: Port of Long Beach: Gerald Desmond Bridge Netting
Location: Long Beach, CA
Client: Port of Long Beach (POLB)
Services: Program Management Services including but not limited to: Reviewing the project background and consultant’s report; Organizing a design team; Open necessary work order for funding the project; Incorporating the repair work recommended into a new set of contract documents for bidding; Incorporating maintenance and repair task into the contract documents; Coordinating the development of a schedule and estimates for the design and bidding period; and Tracking the project at the master schedule.
Project Description: The Gerald Desmond Bridge was dedicated in 1968. Many years of heavy traffic use has accelerated the deterioration of the bridge. Recently, the bridge was at a point where pieces of concrete on the underside of the bridge’s deck break off and fall to the ground. Since the bridge is proposed for demolition, the safety net represents a good solution to mitigate this situation in order to protect falling debris. This project is the final section of safety netting project at the west end of the bridge.
Completion: 2009
Project: Port of Long Beach: Anaheim Street and Santa Fe Avenue Intersection Improvements
Location: Long Beach, CA
Client: Port of Long Beach (POLB)
Services: Program Management Services including but not limited to: Reviewing the project background and consultant’s report; Coordinating and reviewing the scope of work, program management approach and forms and procedures per the Port’s Standard Operating Procedures; Coordinating and scheduling meetings with the design department team; and Coordinating and following up with the City of Long Beach Public Works Department and Traffic Department for their feedback and direction.
Project Description: As a part of the Meyer Mohaddes Associates, Inc. Gateway Cities Truck Impacted Study Phase I and Phase II dated February 2000 , the project scope consists of the improvements for the Santa Fe Avenue and Anaheim Street Intersection. Scope of work consists of including but not limited to Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) pavement through the intersection and all approaches, installation of new traffic signal interconnect cable on the east side of the Santa Fe Ave., signaling and striping.
Completion: 2009
Project: Port of Los Angeles, CIP Projects
Location: Los Angeles, California
Client: City Of Los Angeles, Department of Ports and Harbor
Services: Construction Management
Construction Cost: $25 Million
Project Description: This Port of Los Angeles Capital Improvement Program consisted of the construction of a new 265-acre container terminal, which has a 5000-lf wharf deck, 12-buildings, 2 gates, 24 container handling cranes and backland improvements. The program also included 8 transportation projects consisted of 30 miles of heavy track work, grade separations and bridges.
Completion: 1997
Project: Weymouth Filtration Plant – Oxidation Retrofit Program
Location: Los Angeles County
Client: Metropolitan Water District
Services: Construction Management and Inspection Support
Construction Cost: $158 million – Program Estimate
Project Description: The purpose of this program is to reduce the level of disinfection by-products in the treated water supplied by the Weymouth Plant in order to meet state and federal standards. Scope involves design and construction of oxidation retrofit facilities at the plant.
Completion: 2011/12
Project: Diamond Valley Lake East Recreation Infrastructure
Location: Hemet, Riverside County
Client: Metropolitan Water District
Services: Civil Engineering Design and Construction Support Services
Project Description: The purpose of this project is to meet the objective of the propose strategy to implement the design and construction of public recreation facilities which includes Infrastructure, a trail system, water history museum and fishing facilities at the east end of the lake. Scope of work includes final engineering design and construction support services for major infrastructure including drainage, water, sewer, and road improvements.
Completion: 2006/07
Project: Hayfield Groundwater Storage Project
Location: Hayfield Valley, Riverside County
Client: Metropolitan Water District
Services: Construction Support Services
Program Cost: $102 Million
Project Description: The purpose of this project is to help ensure maximization of Colorado River Water supplies in Metropolitan’s service area. Scope of work includes preparation of design criteria and preliminary design reports, preliminary and final design of facilities, construction support services and other miscellaneous services.
Completion: 2005/06
K-12 Educational Building Projects
Project: Los Angeles Unified School District Central Region Elementary School #20
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Client: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
Services: Construction Management, Scheduling and Cost Estimating
Construction Cost: $41 Million
Project Description: Project includes construction of a replacement playfields for existing Virgil
Middle School and then construction of Central Region Elementary school #20 on the current playfields for Virgil Middle School. Each project has its own DSA number with a 3rd DSA number for the lightings in the replacement fields. Remedial action plan work for the soil and gas mitigation scopes are on both projects.
Completion: 2013
Project: Los Angeles Unified School District Central Region Elementary School #22
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Client: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
Services: Construction Management, Scheduling and Cost Estimating
Construction Cost: $28.5 Million
Project Description: Central Region Elementary School #22 consists of approximately 63,451 SF of learning facility containing 20 classrooms. The general scope of work is defined primarily by two structures: a classroom building and a multipurpose building. The classroom building contains 20 classrooms, 2 science classrooms, 4 kindergarten classrooms, student and faculty restrooms, administrative facilities, a therapy, first aid/exam room etc. This single loaded corridor, two-story building has exterior walkways on two floors on the side of the building facing the courtyard. The library is the only portion of the building that is not two-stories, but its height is equal to the rest of the building. The interior courtyard of the building is marked by a leaning landscape and a raised walkway that crosses the open space.
Completion: 2012
Project: Los Angeles Unified School District – New Construction Program
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Client: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
Services: Construction Management
Construction Cost: $11.7 Billion
Project Description: The New Construction Program is a multi-year capital improvement program that is the major component of the Los Angeles Unified School District’s mission to relieve overcrowding in its schools and return students to a traditional two-semester calendar. As of November 2005, the program is valued at over $11.7 billion and will deliver approximately 180,000 new seats by the end of the year 2012.
Completion: 2012
Project: Los Angeles Unified School District – Existing Modernization Program
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Client: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
Services: Construction Management
Construction Cost: $2 Billion
Project Description: The Existing Modernization and Repair Program, encompassing over 750 schools, is currently in various stages of planning, design, and construction, and is funded by a variety of state and local bond programs. This program involves working closely with LAUSD’s Maintenance and Operations, Project Development, Central Design Management, and Program Development Groups.
Completion: 2012
Project: Pasadena Unified Schools New Construction and Modernization
Location: Pasadena, California
Client: Pasadena Unified School District
Services: Budgeting and Estimating
Construction Cost: $200 million
Project Description: Program and Project management of Measure ”Y” bond for school facilities improvement program
Completion: 2004
Project: Rockfield Elementary School
Location: Oak Park, California
Client: Oak Park Unified School District
Services: Construction Management
Construction Cost: $5 million
Project Description: Construction of a new elementary school.
Completion: 1995
Project: Schools Modernization
Location: Indio, California
Client: Desert Sands Unified School District
Services: Construction Management
Construction Cost: $8 million
Project Description: Modernization of two elementary schools and a high school.
Completion: 1994
Project: Salem-Keizer Public Schools, Oregon
Location: Oregon
Client: Salem-Keizer Public Schools
Services: Program Management
Construction Cost: $95 million
Project Description: Budgeting and programming for a $95 million bond program for new construction and remodeling of various elementary, middle, and high schools.
Completion: 1992
Project: Travis Ranch School and Activity Center
Location: Yorba Linda, California
Client: Placentia Unified School District, California
Services: Construction Administration
Construction Cost: $12 million
Project Description: Construction of Travis Ranch School and Activity Center.
Completion: 1989
Higher Education Building Projects
Project: Construction Management Services – Los Angeles Community College District
Location: Los Angeles County, CA
Client: Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD)
Services: Construction Management
Program Cost: $980 Million
Project Description: The Los Angeles Community College District serves over one hundred cities and communities in an area encompassing 882 square miles. In May 2003 the voters authorized the District to issue approximately $980 Million of general obligation bonds under Proposition AA. The bond proceeds are being used for construction, repair, improvement, and upgrade of District buildings, classrooms, and other facilities. Energy efficiency is of prime importance in the design and construction services to be undertaken under the Bond Program.
Project: Coast Community College District – Measure C Bond Projects
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Client: Coast Community College District
Services: Construction Management
Construction Cost: $370 Million
Project Description: Program and Construction Management of Measure “C” Bond to alleviate overcrowding and improve aging facilities. The money from Measure “C”, a $370 Million bond issue approved by the voters in November 2002, will be used to replace or upgrade deteriorating buildings and to improve campus safety, computer systems, and other technology.
Completion: 2006
Project: Adult Education Center
Location: Simi Valley, California
Client: Simi Valley Unified School District, California
Services: Budgeting and Cost Estimating
Construction Cost: $4 million
Project Description: Construction of an Adult Education Center.
Completion: 1993
Project: University of California, Irvine
Location: Irvine, California
Client University of California, Irvine
Services: Construction Estimating Support
Construction Cost: $20 million
Project Description: Construction of Social Sciences building
Completion: 1992
Project: University of California, San Diego
Location: San Diego, California
Client: University of California, San Diego
Services: Construction Support
Construction Cost: $5 million
Project Description: Seismic upgrades and phasing of Galbraith Hall
Completion: 1994
Healthcare Facilities
Project: Construction / Project Management Services, AltaMed Health Services Corporation
Location: Los Angeles County, CA
Client: AltaMed Health Services Corporation
Services: Construction / Project Management Services including but not limited to: RFB development; Low Voltage System Coordination; Conducting pre-bid and strategy meetings; Bid review; Contractor selection; Contract negotiations; Monitoring job progress for compliance; Conducting construction and post construction meetings; Reviewing and approving applications for payment; Reviewing change orders; and Monitoring construction site safety/risk management.
Estimated Contract: $250,000
Project Description: This contract includes five construction projects: 1) Construction of Corporate Headquarters Building 2) Renovations to ELA- Boyle Heights Medical and Dental Facility 3) Renovations to Huntington Beach Medical Facility 4) Renovations to Monterey Park Office Building 5) Renovations to Bell Medical and Dental Facility
Completion: 2011
Project: Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center (Acute Care Facility)
Location: Downey, California
Client: Los Angeles Internal Services Department
Services: Construction Project Management Planning, OSHPD and IOR Coordination, Low Voltage System Coordination, Coordination of medical equipment planning, procurement, delivery and installation, Documentation Control, Construction Cost Management, Construction Time Management, Construction Quality Management, Coordinates building permits, final inspection, project acceptance, and certificates of occupancy, Construction Contract Administration, Construction Labor (Union and Non-Union) Monitoring and Construction Safety Management.
Construction Cost: $300 million
Estimated Contract: $185,000
Project Description: The master plan included 10 separate projects totaling more than 1,439,000 SF. There were eight separate design contracts created by six different architectural/engineering firms. The program covered a span of 12 years with an estimated cost of $300 Million. Inpatient Unit A- Spine Institute is a $27 Million, 3-story, 150-bed patient building with approximately 254,000 SF. Prior to the finalization of the OSHPD review, it was determined that the building would be converted to tie into the new central plant. The $13 Million Operations Facility/Parking Structure project included a 5-story, 1,200 space parking structure; a 2-story, 35,000 square foot support services annex; and a 2,500 SF Medical Center Police Facility.
Completion: 2003
Project: Alaska Native Medical Center
Location: Alaska
Client: United States Department of Health and Human Services
Services: Construction Bidding Support
Construction Cost: $100 million
Project Description: Project consisted of Inpatient Unit, Operations facility, Parking Structure and Patient Support Center
Completion: 2002
Project: Veterans Home (Acute Care Facility)
Location: Chula Vista, California
Client: California State-RESD
Services: Construction Management including pre-construction, estimating, value engineering, schedule review, change order evaluation, OSHPD and DSA inspection coordination, document control, commissioning and analyzing project impacts for the CA Dept. of General Services, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, and City of Chula Vista.
Construction Cost: $25 million
Estimated Contract: $150,000
Project Description: Project consisted of 160 bed semi-skilled care nursing facility with central administration, kitchen, common areas, clinic and 240 separate dormitory housing units (independent living).
Completion: 2000
Project: Riverside Regional Medical Center (Acute Care Facility)
Location: Moreno Valley, California
Client: GSACounty of Riverside
Services: Construction Management, OSHPD and IOR coordination, low voltage system coordination, coordinated building permits, final inspection, project acceptance, and certificates of occupancy, coordination of medical equipment planning, procurement, delivery and installation, Documentation Control, Request for Bid (RFB) Development, Bid Review, Contractor Selection, Contract Negotiations, Review/Approve/Reject Change Orders, Construction Quality Assurance, Construction Safety, Value Engineering and Schedule Review.
Construction Cost: $153 million
Estimated Contract: $160,000
Project Description: This MedicalCenter is a 520,000 SF state-of-the-art tertiary care and level II adult and pediatric facility, licensed for a total of 439 beds. There are 362 licensed beds in the main acute-care hospital, and 77 licensed beds in a separate psychiatric facility. This facility has the capacity to manage 20,000 patient visits in specialty outpatient clinics and the Emergency Room / Trauma Unit has the capacity to manage 100,000 patient visits annually. This Project consisted of Inpatient Unit, Operations Facility, Parking Structure and PatientSupportCenter
Completion: 1997
Project: Veterans Home Acute Care Facility)
Location: Barstow, California
Client: California State-RESD
Services: Construction Management including pre-construction, estimating, value engineering, schedule review, change order evaluation, OSHPD approvals and DSA inspections, document control, commissioning and analyzing project impacts for the CA Dept. of General Services, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, and City of Barstow.
Construction Cost: $24 million
Estimated Contract: $150,000
Project Description: Project consisted of 160 bed semi-skilled care nursing facility with central administration, kitchen, common areas, clinic and dormitory housing units (independent living).
Completion: 1995
Aviation (Airport) Projects
Project: On-Call Professional Construction Support Services, Terminals Projects, Los AngelesWorldAirport (LAWA)
Location: Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX), LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT), and Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Client: Los AngelesWorldAirport (LAWA)
Services: Professional Construction Support Services
Program Cost: Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2009-2013 includes 30 projects with estimated construction costs ranging from $350,000-$700,000,000
Project Description: Terminal Projects may include:

  • LAX TBIT Reconfiguration Projects
  • LAX Vertical and Horizontal Conveyance Replacement
  • LAX/ONT Terminal 1A Demolition
  • LAX Midfield Program Ancillary Facilities
  • Terminal Upgrades or Renovations

Scope of work includes construction management, LEED, estimating, design coordination, scheduling, project controls, quality control, contract management, utilities coordination, documentation control, and cost engineering.

Completion: 2013
Project: Security Program: In-Line Baggage Screening System – North Terminals, Los AngelesWorldAirport (LAWA)
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Client: Los AngelesWorldAirport (LAWA)
Services: Construction Management Services
Construction Cost: $192 Million
Project Description:

LAX Terminals 1 and 2: The in-line baggage screening solution for Terminals 1 and 2 will be installed in a building addition, approximately 32,000 square feet that would replace the existing garden space between these two terminals. The ground level of the addition will be approximately 26,500 square feet and a mezzanine level will be approximately 5,500 square feet. The total building height is approximately 25 feet, with approximately 18 feet in height as measured from the curb. The exterior improvements would be compatible in materials and design with existing terminal with additional architectural features. The new structure will house the new separate in-line EDS matrices and Baggage Inspection Rooms (BIRs) for each terminal. The work will include transport conveyor, EDS matrices, two baggage inspection rooms (BIRs) for each terminal, baggage tracking, computerized sortation, and Maintenance Diagnostic System (MDS), and Management Information Systems (MIS), IT rooms, a combined TSA control room and electrical rooms with transformers and switchgear. The scope of work for Terminal 1 also includes a manual encode station.Improvements in existing Terminal 1 include rerouting of exit corridors, installation of transport conveyor, office space conversion to conveyor use and replacement of the outbound make-up carousels. Improvements in existing Terminal 2 include transport conveyor work, canopy construction and a BHS computer system upgrade, which will serve to integrate the new equipment with the existing baggage system.

LAX Terminal 3: The in-line baggage screening solution for Terminal 3 will be installed into approximately 35,000 square feet of renovated space within the existing Terminal along with building additions of approximately 8,000 square feet of new space. The existing BHS and sortation system will be replaced in its entirety from behind the Airline Ticket Office (ATO) wall. The work will also require extensive relocation of existing terminal systems, including phones, fire life safety, security systems, electrical, etc. The work will include transport conveyor, an EDS matrix, two BIRs, new sortation devices, a sortation and tracking control system, a local TSA control room. Temporary baggagemake-up devices will be installed for interim use to maintain Airline operations.

Completion: 2009
Correctional Facilities
Project: Sheriff’s Facility
Location: San Francisco, California
Client: City of San Francisco
Services: Construction Management Support
Construction Cost: $36 million
Project Description: Construction of new sheriff’s facility
Completion: 1994
Project: California State Prison
Location: Lancaster, California
Client: California Department of Corrections
Services: Construction Management Support
Construction Cost: $208 million
Project Description: Consisted of 20 housing units, 12 guard towers, central kitchen, food service, vocational education program facilities, central administration, and related support facilities.
Completion: 1993
Project: San Diego Juvenile Hall Expansion
Location: San Diego County, California
Client: General Services Administration
Services: Construction Management Support
Construction Cost: $60 million
Project Description: Project consisted of housing units, guard towers, central kitchen, food service, vocational education program facilities, central administration, and related support facilities.
Completion: 1993
Project: Downey Municipal Court
Location: Downey, California
Clients: General Services Administration
Services: Construction Management Support
Construction Cost: $40 million
Project Description: Project consisted of housing units, guard towers, central kitchen, food service, vocational education program facilities, central administration, and related support facilities.
Completion: 1993
Project: WestValleyDetentionCenter
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, California
Client: County of San Bernardino
Services: Program and Construction Management
Construction Cost: $117 million
Project Description: State-of-the-art, indirect supervision, pre-trial facility with 800,000 square feet of one-and two-level structures. Contains 13 housing units, service & support functions, administration, intake release, visiting and inmate services, regional transport, and video arraignment functions.
Completion: 1991
Office/Commercial Building Projects
Project: HeadquartersBuilding, Metropolitan Water District (Design Build)
Location: Los Angeles, California
Client: MWD
Services: Owner’s Representative /CM Services
Construction Cost: $98 million
Project Description: The 1,032,000 square foot headquarters complex includes a 12-story office tower with a five-story wing, two-level underground parking, a courtyard and plaza. The public spaces located on the first floor include dining cafeteria, Board and meeting rooms, sky-lit rotunda and exhibition areas.
Completion: 1998
Project: EncinoExecutivePlaza
Location: Encino, California
Client: Gross Enterprises
Services: Construction Support
Construction Cost: $30 million
Project Description: Construction of core and shell of this office building consisting of a sub-grade concrete parking structure and a steel frame superstructure.
Completion: 1985
Recreational Facilities
Project: DiamondValleyLake
Location: Hemet, California
Client: Metropolitan Water District
Services: Program and Construction Management
Construction Cost: $200 million
Project Description: Metropolitan Water District is planning a recreation development, which includes Marinas, Village Retail/Dining, Golf Complex, Fishing and Boating Activities, Sports Complex and Nature Trails.
Completion: 2007