HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 161-16 BFK Engineers Consulting Services RESOLUTION NO. 161 — 16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BKF ENGINEERS FOR
CONDUCTING PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING FOR THE EXTENSION OF DUBLIN
BOULEVARD IN DUBLIN TO NORTH CANYONS PARKWAY IN LIVERMORE
WHEREAS, the 2016 - 2021 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes ST0216 Project
to design and construct Dublin Boulevard extension to Livermore; and
WHEREAS, the City has completed a Request For Proposal (RFP) process to select an
engineering consultant firm to complete the preliminary design work for this CIP Project; and
WHEREAS, BKF Engineers has demonstrated the ability to perform said preliminary
design work; and
WHEREAS, BKF Engineers is available to perform said work as specified in for a not to
exceed amount of $615,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin
does RESOLVE to approve the Consulting Services Agreement (Agreement) with BKF
Engineers attached hereto (Attachment 1) and authorize the City Manager to execute the
Agreement.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of November 2016 by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Biddle, Gupta, Hart, Wehrenberg and Mayor Haubert
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
V r
ayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Reso No. 161-16, Adopted 11/1/2016, Item No. 4.6 Page 1 of 2
Attachment 1
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND
BKF ENGINEERS
This Agreement is made and entered into between the City of Dublin ("City")and BKF Engineers as of November 1,
2016(the"Effective Date"). In consideration of their mutual covenants, the parties hereto agree as follows:
Section 1. SERVICES. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement,Consultant shall
provide to City the services described in the Scope of Work attached as Exhibit A at the time and place and in the
manner specified therein. In the event of a conflict in or inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and
Exhibit A,the Agreement shall prevail.
1.1 Term of Services. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the date first noted above and shall
end on June 30, 2018,the date of completion specified in Exhibit A,and Consultant shall complete
the work described in Exhibit A prior to that date,unless the term of the Agreement is otherwise
terminated or extended,as provided for in Section 8. The time provided to Consultant to complete
the services required by this Agreement shall not affect the City's right to terminate the
Agreement,as provided for in Section 8.
1.2 Standard of Performance. Consultant shall perform all services required pursuant to this
Agreement in the manner and according to the standards observed by a competent practitioner of
the profession in which Consultant is engaged in the geographical area in which Consultant
practices its profession. Consultant shall prepare all work products required by this Agreement in a
substantial,first-class manner and shall conform to the standards of quality normally observed by a
person practicing in Consultant's profession.
1.3 Assignment of Personnel. Consultant shall assign only competent personnel to perform services
pursuant to this Agreement.In the event that City,in its sole discretion,at any time during the term
of this Agreement,desires the reassignment of any such persons,Consultant shall,immediately
upon receiving notice from City of such desire of City,reassign such person or persons.
1.4 Time. Consultant shall devote such time to the performance of services pursuant to this
Agreement as may be reasonably necessary to meet the standard of performance provided in
Section 1.1 above and to satisfy Consultant's obligations hereunder.
Section 2. COMPENSATION. City hereby agrees to pay Consultant a sum not to exceed$615,000,
notwithstanding any contrary indications that may be contained in Consultant's proposal,for services to be performed
and reimbursable costs incurred under this Agreement. In the event of a conflict between this Agreement and
Consultant's proposal,attached as Exhibit A, regarding the amount of compensation,the Agreement shall prevail.
City shall pay Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement at the time and in the manner set forth
herein. The payments specified below shall be the only payments from City to Consultant for services rendered
pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall submit all invoices to City in the manner specified herein. Except as
specifically authorized by City,Consultant shall not bill City for duplicate services performed by more than one
person.
Consultant and City acknowledge and agree that compensation paid by City to Consultant under this Agreement is
based upon Consultant's estimated costs of providing the services required hereunder,including salaries and
benefits of employees and subcontractors of Consultant. Consequently,the parties further agree that compensation
hereunder is intended to include the costs of contributions to any pensions and/or annuities to which Consultant and
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its employees,agents, and subcontractors may be eligible. City therefore has no responsibility for such contributions
beyond compensation required under this Agreement.
2.1 Invoices. Consultant shall submit invoices, not more often than once a month during the term of this
Agreement,based on the cost for services performed and reimbursable costs incurred prior to the invoice date, No
individual performing work under this Contract shall bill more than 2,000 hours in a fiscal year unless approved, in
writing,by the City Manager or his/her designee. Invoices shall contain the following information:
• Serial identifications of progress bills; i.e., Progress Bill No. 1 for the first invoice,etc.;
• The beginning and ending dates of the billing period;
• A copy of the applicable time entries or time sheets shall be submitted showing the
following:
o Daily logs of total hours worked by each individual performing work under this
Contract
o Hours must be logged in increments of tenths of an hour or quarter hours
o If this Contract covers multiple projects,all hours must also be logged by project
assignment
o A brief description of the work,and each reimbursable expense
• A Task Summary containing the original contract amount,the amount of prior billings,the
total due this period,the balance available under the Agreement,and the percentage of
completion;
• The total number of hours of work performed under the Agreement by Consultant and
each employee,agent,and subcontractor of Consultant performing services hereunder,
as well as a separate notice when the total number of hours of work by Consultant and
any individual employee, agent,or subcontractor of Consultant reaches or exceeds 800
hours,which shall include an estimate of the time necessary to complete the work
described in Exhibit A;
• The Consultant's signature.
2.2 Monthly Payment. City shall make monthly payments,based on invoices received,for services
satisfactorily performed, and for authorized reimbursable costs incurred, City shall have 30 days
from the receipt of an invoice that complies with all of the requirements above to pay Consultant.
2.3 Total Payment. City shall pay for the services to be rendered by Consultant pursuant to this
Agreement. City shall not pay any additional sum for any expense or cost whatsoever incurred by
Consultant in rendering services pursuant to this Agreement. City shall make no payment for any
extra,further,or additional service pursuant to this Agreement.
In no event shall Consultant submit any invoice for an amount in excess of the maximum amount of
compensation provided above either for a task or for the entire Agreement, unless the Agreement
is modified prior to the submission of such an invoice by a properly executed change order or
amendment.
2.4 Hourly Fees. Fees for work performed by Consultant on an hourly basis shall not exceed the
amounts shown on the fee schedule set forth on the compensation schedule attached as Exhibit B.
2.5 Reimbursable Expenses. Reimbursable expenses are specified below,and shall not exceed
$21,000.00. Expenses not listed below are not chargeable to City. Reimbursable expenses are
included in the total amount of compensation provided under this Agreement that shall not be
exceeded.
Printing, reproduction,postage,delivery,mileage,travel, preliminary title reports, and traffic counts.
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2.6 Payment of Taxes. Consultant is solely responsible for the payment of employment taxes
incurred under this Agreement and any similar federal or state taxes.
2.7 Payment upon Termination. In the event that the City or Consultant terminates this Agreement
pursuant to Section 8,the City shall compensate the Consultant for all outstanding costs and
reimbursable expenses incurred for work satisfactorily completed as of the date of written notice of
termination. Consultant shall maintain adequate logs and timesheets in order to verify costs
incurred to that date.
2.8 Authorization to Perform Services. The Consultant is not authorized to perform any services or
incur any costs whatsoever under the terms of this Agreement until receipt of authorization from
the Contract Administrator.
Section 3. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT. Except as set forth herein,Consultant shall,at its sole cost and
expense,provide all facilities and equipment that may be necessary to perform the services required by this
Agreement. City shall make available to Consultant only the facilities and equipment listed in this section,and only
under the terms and conditions set forth herein.
City shall furnish physical facilities such as desks,filing cabinets,and conference space,as may be reasonably
necessary for Consultants use while consulting with City employees and reviewing records and the information in
possession of the City. The location,quantity,and time of furnishing those facilities shall be in the sole discretion of
City. In no event shall City be obligated to furnish any facility that may involve incurring any direct expense,including
but not limited to computer,long-distance telephone or other communication charges,vehicles,and reproduction
facilities.
Section 4. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Before beginning any work under this Agreement,Consultant,at
its own cost and expense,shall procure"occurrence coverage"insurance against claims for injuries to persons or
damages to property that may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the
Consultant and its agents,representatives,employees,and subcontractors. Consultant shall provide proof
satisfactory to City of such insurance that meets the requirements of this section and under forms of insurance
satisfactory in all respects to the City. Consultant shall maintain the insurance policies required by this section
throughout the term of this Agreement. The cost of such insurance shall be included in the Consultant's bid.
Consultant shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until Consultant has obtained all
insurance required herein for the subcontractor(s)and provided evidence thereof to City. Verification of the required
insurance shall be submitted and made part of this Agreement prior to execution.
It shall be a requirement under this Agreement that any available insurance proceeds broader than or in excess of
the specified minimum insurance coverage requirements and/or limits shall be available to City as an additional
insured. Furthermore,the requirements for coverage and limits shall be(1)the minimum coverage and limits
specified in this Agreement;or(2)the broader coverage and maximum limits of coverage of any insurance policy or
proceeds available to the named insured;whichever is greater. The additional insured coverage under the
Consultant's policy shall be`primary and non-contributory"and will not seek contribution from City's insurance or self-
insurance and shall be at least as broad as CG 20 01 0412. In the event Consultant fails to maintain coverage as
required by this Agreement,City at its sole discretion may purchase the coverage required and the cost will be paid
by Consultant.Failure to exercise this right shall not constitute a waiver of right to exercise later. Each insurance
policy shall include an endorsement providing that it shall not be cancelled,changed,or allowed to lapse without at
least thirty(30)days'prior written notice to City of such cancellation,change,or lapse.
4.1 Workers'Compensation. Consultant shall,at its sole cost and expense,maintain Statutory
Workers'Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for any and all persons
employed directly or indirectly by Consultant. The Statutory Workers'Compensation Insurance
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and Employer's Liability Insurance shall be provided with limits of not less than ONE MILLION
DOLLARS($1,000,000.00)per accident. In the alternative, Consultant may rely on a self-
insurance program to meet those requirements, but only if the program of self-insurance complies
fully with the provisions of the California Labor Code. Determination of whether a self-insurance
program meets the standards of the Labor Code shall be solely in the discretion of the Contract
Administrator.The insurer, if insurance is provided,or the Consultant,if a program of self-
insurance is provided,shall waive all rights of subrogation against the City and its officers,officials,
employees,and volunteers for loss arising from work performed under this Agreement.
An endorsement shall state that coverage shall not be canceled except after thirty(30)days'prior
written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City. Consultant
shall notify City within 14 days of notification from Consultant's insurer if such coverage is
suspended,voided or reduced in coverage or in limits.
4.2 Commercial General and Automobile Liability Insurance.
4.2.1 General requirements. Consultant,at its own cost and expense,shall maintain
commercial general and automobile liability insurance for the term of this Agreement in an
amount not less than ONE MILLION DOLLARS($1,000,000.00)per occurrence,
combined single limit coverage for risks associated with the work contemplated by this
Agreement. If a Commercial General Liability Insurance or an Automobile Liability form or
other form with a general aggregate limit is used,either the general aggregate limit shall
apply separately to the work to be performed under this Agreement or the general
aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required occurrence limit. Such coverage shall
include but shall not be limited to,protection against claims arising from bodily and
personal injury,including death resulting therefrom, and damage to property resulting
from activities contemplated under this Agreement,including the use of owned and non-
owned automobiles.
4.2.2 Minimum scope of coverage. Commercial general coverage shall be at least as broad
as Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability occurrence form CG 0001.
Automobile coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Automobile
Liability form CA 0001 Code 1 (`any auto").
4.2.3 Additional requirements. Each of the following shall be included in the insurance
coverage or added as an endorsement to the policy:
a. City and its officers,employees,agents,and volunteers shall be covered as
additional insureds with respect to each of the following:liability arising out of
activities performed by or on behalf of Consultant,including the insured's general
supervision of Consultant;products and completed operations of Consultant;
premises owned,occupied,or used by Consultant;and automobiles owned,
leased,or used by the Consultant. The coverage shall contain no special
limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City or its officers,employees,
agents,or volunteers.
b. The insurance shall cover on an occurrence or an accident basis,and not on a
claims-made basis.
c, An endorsement must state that coverage is primary insurance with respect to
the City and its officers,officials,employees and volunteers,and that no
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insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City shall be called upon to
contribute to a loss under the coverage.
d. Any failure of CONSULTANT to comply with reporting provisions of the policy
shall not affect coverage provided to CITY and its officers,employees,agents,
and volunteers.
e. An endorsement shall state that coverage shall not be canceled except after
thirty(30)days'prior written notice by certified mail,return receipt requested,has
been given to the City. Consultant shall notify City within 14 days of notification
from Consultant's insurer if such coverage is suspended,voided or reduced in
coverage or in limits.
4.3 Professional Liability Insurance. Consultant,at its own cost and expense,shall maintain for the
period covered by this Agreement professional liability insurance for licensed professionals
performing work pursuant to this Agreement in an amount not less than ONE MILLION DOLLARS
($1,000,000)covering the licensed professionals'errors and omissions.
4.3.1 Any deductible or self-insured retention shall not exceed$150,000 per claim.
4.3.2 An endorsement shall state that coverage shall not be suspended,voided,canceled by
either party, reduced in coverage or in limits,except after thirty(30)days'prior written
notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City.
4.3.3 The following provisions shall apply if the professional liability coverages are written on a
claims-made form:
a. The retroactive date of the policy must be shown and must be before the date of
the Agreement.
b. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at
least five years after completion of the Agreement or the work, so long as
commercially available at reasonable rates.
c. If coverage is canceled or not renewed and it is not replaced with another claims-
made policy form with a retroactive date that precedes the date of this
Agreement,Consultant must provide extended reporting coverage for a minimum
of five years after completion of the Agreement or the work. The City shall have
the right to exercise,at the Consultant's sole cost and expense,any extended
reporting provisions of the policy,if the Consultant cancels or does not renew the
coverage.
d. A copy of the claim reporting requirements must be submitted to the City prior to
the commencement of any work under this Agreement.
4.4 All Policies Requirements.
4.4.1 Acceptability of Insurers. All insurance required by this section is to be placed with
insurers with a Bests'rating of no less than A:VII.
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4.4.2 Verification of coverage. Prior to beginning any work under this Agreement,Consultant
shall furnish City with certificates of insurance and with original endorsements effecting
coverage required herein. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy
are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf.
The City reserves the right to require complete,certified copies of all required insurance
policies and endorsements Failure to exercise this right shall not constitute a waiver of
right to exercise later.
4.4.3 Subcontractors. Consultant agrees to include with all subcontractors in their subcontract
the same requirements and provisions of this Agreement including the Indemnification
and Insurance requirements to the extent they apply to the scope of the Subcontractor's
work. Subcontractors hired by Consultant agree to be bound to Consuftant and the City in
the same manner and to the same extent as Consultant is bound to the City under the
Contract Documents. Subcontractor further agrees to include these same provisions with
any Sub-subcontractor. A copy of the Owner Contract Document Indemnity and
Insurance provisions will be furnished to the Subcontractor upon request. The General
Contractor shall require all subcontractors to provide a valid certificate of insurance and
the required endorsements included in the agreement prior to commencement of any
work and will provide proof of compliance to the City.
4.4.4 Variation. The City may approve a variation in the foregoing insurance requirements,
upon a determination that the coverages,scope, limits,and forms of such insurance are
either not commercially available,or that the City's interests are otherwise fully protected.
4.4.5 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. All self-insured retentions(SIR)and/or
deductibles must be disclosed to the City for approval and shall not reduce the limits of
liability. Policies containing any self-insured retention provision and/or deductibles shall
provide or be endorsed to provide that the SIR and/or deductibles may be satisfied by
either the named insured or the City.
4.4.6 Excess Insurance. The limits of insurance required in this Agreement may be satisfied
by a combination of primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess
insurance shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall
also apply on a primary and non-contributory basis for the benefit of City(if agreed to in a
written contract or agreement)before City's own insurance or self-insurance shall be
called upon to protect City as a named insured.
4.4.7 Notice of Reduction in Coverage. In the event that any coverage required by this
section is reduced, limited,or materially affected in any other manner, Consultant shall
provide written notice to City at Consultant's earliest possible opportunity and in no case
later than five days after Consultant is notified of the change in coverage.
4.5 Remedies. In addition to any other remedies City may have if Consultant fails to provide or
maintain any insurance policies or policy endorsements to the extent and within the time herein
required,City may,at its sole option exercise any of the following remedies,which are altematives
to other remedies City may have and are not the exclusive remedy for Consultant's breach:
• Obtain such insurance and deduct and retain the amount of the premiums for such insurance
from any sums due under the Agreement;
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• Order Consultant to stop work under this Agreement or withhold any payment that becomes
due to Consultant hereunder,or both stop work and withhold any payment, until Consultant
demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof; and/or
• Terminate this Agreement.
Section 5. INDEMNIFICATION AND CONSULTANT'S RESPONSIBILITIES. To the maximum extent
allowed by law,Consultant shall indemnify, keep and save harmless the City,and City Councilmembers,officers,
agents and employees against any and all suits,claims or actions arising out of any injury to persons or property,
including death,that may occur,or that may be alleged to have occurred,in the course of the performance of this
Agreement by a negligent act or omission or wrongful misconduct of the Consultant or its employees,subcontractors
or agents. Consultant further agrees to defend any and all such actions,suits or claims and pay all charges of
attorneys and all other costs and expenses arising therefrom or incurred in connection therewith;and if any judgment
be rendered against the City or any of the other individuals enumerated above in any such action,Consultant shall,at
its expense,satisfy and discharge the same. Consultant's responsibility for such defense and indemnity obligations
shall survive the termination or completion of this Agreement for the full period of time allowed by law. The defense
and indemnification obligations of this Agreement are undertaken in addition to,and shall not in any way be limited
by,the insurance obligations contained in this Agreement.
In the event that Consultant or any employee,agent,or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this
Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System
(PERS)to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of City,Consultant shall indemnify,defend,and hold
harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of
Consultant or its employees,agents,or subcontractors,as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on
such contributions,which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
Consultant/Subcontractor's responsibility for such defense and indemnity obligations shall survive the termination or
completion of this Agreement for the full period of time allowed by law.
Section 6. STATUS OF CONSULTANT.
6.1 Independent Contractor. At all times during the term of this Agreement,Consultant shall be an
independent contractor and shall not be an employee of City. City shall have the right to control
Consultant only insofar as the results of Consultant's services rendered pursuant to this Agreement
and assignment of personnel pursuant to Subparagraph 1.3;however,otherwise City shall not
have the right to control the means by which Consultant accomplishes services rendered pursuant
to this Agreement. Notwithstanding any other City,state,or federal policy,rule,regulation,law,or
ordinance to the contrary,Consultant and any of its employees, agents,and subcontractors
providing services under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to,and hereby
agree to waive any and all claims to,any compensation,benefit,or any incident of employment by
City,including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in the California Public Employees Retirement
System(PERS)as an employee of City and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for
employer contributions and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.
6.2 Consultant No Agent. Except as City may specify in writing, Consultant shall have no authority,
express or implied,to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever as an agent. Consultant
shall have no authority,express or implied,pursuant to this Agreement to bind City to any
obligation whatsoever.
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Section 7. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
7.1 Governing Law. The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement.
7.2 Compliance with Applicable Laws.Co sulfa nde and any subcontractors shall comply with all laws
applicable to the performance of the
7.3 Other Governmental Regulations. To the extent that this Agreement may be funded by fiscal
assistance from another governmental entity,Consultant and any subcontractors shall comply with
all applicable rules and regulations to which City is bound by the terms of such fiscal assistance
program.
7.4 Licenses and Permits. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant and its
employees,agents,and any subcontractors have all licenses,permits,qualifications,and
approvals of whatsoever nature that are legally required to practice their respective professions.
Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant and its employees,agents,any
subcontractors shall,at their sole cost and expense,keep in effect at all times during the term of
this Agreement any licenses, permits,and approvals that are legally required to practice their
respective professions. In addition to the foregoing,Consultant and any subcontractors shall
obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement valid Business Licenses from City.
7.5 Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity. Consultant shall not discriminate,on the basis of a
person's race, religion,color,national origin,age, physical or mental handicap or disability,medical
condition,marital status,sex,or sexual orientation,against any employee,applicant for
employment,subcontractor,bidder for a subcontract,or participant in,recipient of,or applicant for
any services or programs provided by Consultant under this Agreement. Consultant shall comply
with all applicable federal,state,and local laws, policies,rules,and requirements related to equal
opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment,contracting,and the provision of any services
that are the subject of this Agreement,including but not limited to the satisfaction of any positive
obligations required of Consultant thereby.
Consultant shall include the provisions of this Subsection in any subcontract approved by the
Contract Administrator or this Agreement.
Section 8. TERMINATION AND MODIFICATION.
8.1 Termination. City may cancel this Agreement at any time and without cause upon written
notification to Consultant.
Consultant may cancel this Agreement upon 30 days'written notice to City and shall include in
such notice the reasons for cancellation.
In the event of termination,Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for services performed to
the effective date of termination;City,however,may condition payment of such compensation
upon Consultant delivering to City any or all documents,photographs,computer software,video
and audio tapes,and other materials provided to Consultant or prepared by or for Consultant or the
City in connection with this Agreement.
8.2 Extension. City may,in its sole and exclusive discretion,extend the end date of this Agreement
beyond that provided for in Subsection 1.1. Any such extension shall require a written amendment
to this Agreement,as provided for herein. Consultant understands and agrees that,if City grants
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such an extension,City shall have no obligation to provide Consultant with compensation beyond
the maximum amount provided for in this Agreement. Similarly, unless authorized by the Contract
Administrator,City shall have no obligation to reimburse Consultant for any otherwise reimbursable
expenses incurred during the extension period.
8.3 Amendments. The parties may amend this Agreement only by a writing signed by all the parties.
8.4 Assignment and Subcontracting. City and Consultant recognize and agree that this Agreement
contemplates personal performance by Consultant and is based upon a determination of
Consultant's unique personal competence,experience,and specialized personal knowledge.
Moreover,a substantial inducement to City for entering into this Agreement was and is the
professional reputation and competence of Consultant. Consultant may not assign this Agreement
or any interest therein without the prior written approval of the Contract Administrator. Consultant
shall not subcontract any portion of the performance contemplated and provided for herein,other
than to the subcontractors noted in the proposal,without prior written approval of the Contract
Administrator.
8.5 Survival. All obligations arising prior to the termination of this Agreement and all provisions of this
Agreement allocating liability between City and Consultant shall survive the termination of this
Agreement.
8.6 Options upon Breach by Consultant. If Consultant materially breaches any of the terms of this
Agreement,City's remedies shall included, but not be limited to,the following:
8.6.1 Immediately terminate the Agreement;
8.6.2 Retain the plans,specifications,drawings, reports,design documents,and any other work
product prepared by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement;
8.6.3 Retain a different consultant to complete the work described in Exhibit A not finished by
Consultant;or
8.6.4 Charge Consultant the difference between the cost to complete the work described in
Exhibit A that is unfinished at the time of breach and the amount that City would have paid
Consultant pursuant to Section 2 if Consultant had completed the work.
Section 9. KEEPING AND STATUS OF RECORDS.
9.1 Records Created as Part of Consultant's Performance. All reports,data,maps,models,charts,
studies,surveys,photographs, memoranda,plans,studies,specifications, records,files,or any
other documents or materials,in electronic or any other form,that Consultant prepares or obtains
pursuant to this Agreement and that relate to the matters covered hereunder shall be the property
of the City. Consultant hereby agrees to deliver those documents to the City upon termination of
the Agreement. It is understood and agreed that the documents and other materials,including but
not limited to those described above,prepared pursuant to this Agreement are prepared
specifically for the City and are not necessarily suitable for any future or other use. City and
Consultant agree that,until final approval by City,all data,plans,specifications,reports and other
documents are confidential and will not be released to third parties without prior written consent of
both parties.
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9.2 Consultant's Books and Records. Consultant shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of
account,invoices,vouchers,canceled checks,and other records or documents evidencing or
relating to charges for services or expenditures and disbursements charged to the City under this
Agreement for a minimum of three(3)years,or for any longer period required by law,from the date
of final payment to the Consultant to this Agreement.
9.3 Inspection and Audit of Records. Any records or documents that Section 9.2 of this Agreement
requires Consultant to maintain shall be made available for inspection,audit, and/or copying at any
time during regular business hours, upon oral or written request of the City. Under California
Government Code Section 8546.7, if the amount of public funds expended under this Agreement
exceeds TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS($10,000.00),the Agreement shall be subject to the
examination and audit of the State Auditor, at the request of City or as part of any audit of the City,
for a period of three(3)years after final payment under the Agreement.
Section 10. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
10.1 Attorneys' Fees. If a party to this Agreement brings any action,including an action for declaratory
relief,to enforce or interpret the provision of this Agreement,the prevailing party shall be entitled to
reasonable attorneys'fees in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled. The
court may set such fees in the same action or in a separate action brought for that purpose.
10.2 Venue. In the event that either party brings any action against the other under this Agreement,
the parties agree that trial of such action shall be vested exclusively in the state courts of California
in the County of Alameda or in the United States District Court for the Northern District of
California.
10.3 Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this Agreement
is invalid,void,or unenforceable,the provisions of this Agreement not so adjudged shall remain in
full force and effect. The invalidity in whole or in part of any provision of this Agreement shall not
void or affect the validity of any other provision of this Agreement.
10.4 No Implied Waiver of Breach. The waiver of any breach of a specific provision of this Agreement
does not constitute a waiver of any other breach of that term or any other term of this Agreement.
10.5 Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall
apply to and bind the successors and assigns of the parties.
10.6 Use of Recycled Products. Consultant shall prepare and submit all reports,written studies and
other printed material on recycled paper to the extent it is available at equal or less cost than virgin
paper.
10.7 Conflict of Interest. Consultant may serve other clients,but none whose activities within the
corporate limits of City or whose business,regardless of location,would place Consultant in a
"conflict of interest,"as that term is defined in the Political Reform Act,codified at California
Government Code Section 81000 et seq.
Consultant shall not employ any City official in the work performed pursuant to this Agreement. No
officer or employee of City shall have any financial interest in this Agreement that would violate
California Government Code Sections 1090 et seq.
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Consultant hereby warrants that it is not now,nor has it been in the previous twelve(12)months,
an employee,agent,appointee,or official of the City. If Consultant was an employee,agent,
appointee,or official of the City in the previous twelve months,Consultant warrants that it did not
participate in any manner in the forming of this Agreement. Consultant understands that, if this
Agreement is made in violation of Government Code§1090 etseq.,the entire Agreement is void
and Consultant will not be entitled to any compensation for services performed pursuant to this
Agreement, including reimbursement of expenses,and Consultant will be required to reimburse the
City for any sums paid to the Consultant, Consultant understands that, in addition to the foregoing,
it may be subject to criminal prosecution for a violation of Government Code§1090 and,if
applicable,will be disqualified from holding public office in the State of California.
Principals and those performing work for City of Dublin may be required to submit a California Fair
Political Practices Commission(FPPC) Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests documenting
potential financial conflicts of interest.For additional information, proposers should refer to the
FPPC website at htto:l/www.fooc.caziov/Form700.html.
10.8 Solicitation. Consultant agrees not to solicit business at any meeting,focus group,or interview
related to this Agreement,either orally or through any written materials.
10.9 Contract Administration. This Agreement shall be administered by the City Manager("Contract
Administrator"). All correspondence shall be directed to or through the Contract Administrator or
his or her designee.
10.10 Notices. Any written notice to Consultant shall be sent to:
BKF Engineers
Natalina V.Bernardi PE
4670 Willow Rd.,Suite 250
Pleasanton,CA 94588
Any written notice to City shall be sent to:
The City of Dublin
Public Works Department
Attn: Gary Huisingh,Director
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin,CA 94568
10.11 Integration. This Agreement,including Exhibits A and B,represents the entire and integrated
agreement between City and Consultant and supersedes all prior negotiations,representations,or
agreements,either written or oral.
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IN WITNESS HEREOF,the parties have caused their authorized representatives to execute this
Agreement on the 1st day of November, 2016.
CITY OF DUBLIN CONSULTANT-7
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Christopher L. Foss N. alineN. Bernar./,
Attest:
Caroline Soto,City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
John Bakker,City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
Introduction:
The scope of services is specifically based to provide the City of Dublin, in concert with the City of
Livermore and Alameda County, with Professional Civil, Environmental and Traffic Services for the
preliminary engineering study of the extension of Dublin Boulevard from Fallon Road in Dublin,
California to North Canyons Parkway in Livermore, California (Project), which traverses through a
segment of unincorporated Alameda County. The study will develop a preliminary design in order to
establish a preferred horizontal and vertical design alignment (Precise Plan Alignment)for the segment
of Dublin Boulevard from the intersection of Fallon Road (Dublin) to the North Canyons Parkway and
Doolan Road intersection (Livermore).
BKF Engineers (CONSULTANT)will use the current General Plans of the Cities of Dublin, Livermore, and
Alameda County to develop the roadway alignment that will incorporate future roadway connectivity of
all planned roadways in the area, to this new roadway. The Project is included in the Alameda
Countywide Transportation Plan and Plan Bay Area. A California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will be prepared to clear the Project with an appropriate level of
environmental review. The City of Dublin will be the CEQA Lead Agency; the City of Livermore and
Alameda County will be responsible agencies and can utilize/transfer the certified EIR for their
respective jurisdictions. Supporting the environmental document and to obtain approval of a Precise
Alignment Ordinance by their respective governing bodies,a Precise Plan Alignment with cross sections,
costs and memo will be prepared. The Project will include the accommodation of multimodal travel
along this roadway. The Cities of Livermore and Dublin recognize that the lands within unincorporated
Alameda County between the Livermore and Dublin jurisdictional boundaries are outside of each
jurisdictions urban growth boundary. Development of this area is governed by Alameda County
Measure D. For this Project, no changes to existing land use shall be assumed. For the purposes of this
scope of services and coordination,the City of Dublin in concert with the City of Livermore and County
of Alameda, is herein referred to as CITY.
Scope of Services:
A. TASK A:PROJECT COORDINATION
A.1 Stakeholder Coordination
• Kick off Meeting: One(1)Kick-Off Meeting will be scheduled with CITY after the
issuance of the Notice-to-Proceed to confirm clear understanding of scope,objectives,
goals,design parameters(including, but not limited to limits,phasing,alignment,design
standards, R/W, environmental,traffic,and costs),and schedule.
CONSULTANT will prepare agendas and meeting minutes, and will develop an
assumption memo based on the discussion from the kickoff meeting to be distributed
among the key stakeholders with the objective of establishing a clear understanding of
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the goals,and reaching consensus on the traffic methodology,a key critical path task.
See a comprehensive listing of assumed meetings at the end of Task A.
• Bi-Monthly Stakeholder Coordination Meetings,Coordination and Proiect Management:
An additional six(6)Stakeholder Coordination Meetings are scoped to cover project
development, progress,design review, and on-going/additional coordination efforts
during the course of the Project. Although meetings are assumed to be conducted bi-
monthly specifically with the CITY,frequency and attendees can be adjusted to meet the
project needs and requirements as necessary. The CONSULTANT will include:
• BKF Engineers(BKF)—Prime Consultant—6 Meetings
• Kittleson Associates Inc(KAI)-Traffic—4 Meetings
• Circlepoint(CP)—Environmental-2 Meetings
• Biggs Cardosa Associates(BCA)-Structural—1 Meeting
As part of Stakeholder Coordination and Project Management,CONSULTANT will
coordinate and provide team leadership and general project management services for
each task for the entire duration of the Project. Management activities will consist of
project management,administration,invoicing/progress reports,coordination,
attending meetings(agenda, meeting minutes, and action logs),submittal logs,
coordinating comments/responses,and quality control.
CONSULTANT will prepare a critical path method(CPM) project schedule using
Microsoft Project software,including key tasks,milestones and agency review periods.
The schedule will be updated bi-monthly through the duration of the Project. The
schedule will be provided to the local jurisdictional agencies for their review,comment
and buy-in.
A.2 Meetings/Coordination with Others(Agencies,3rd Party Stakeholders,Utility Companies,
and Landowners)
Meetings and coordination with others(Agencies, 3`d Party Stakeholders,Utility Companies,
Landowners,and the Public)will be identified at the onset of the Project for early Project
input in the design development process. CONSULTANT will work closely with the CITY to
identify stakeholders and setup individual and one-on-one focus meetings to discuss the
Project.
Frequency,attendees,type, and number of meetings and coordination can be adjusted to
meet the Project needs and requirements as necessary. See a comprehensive listing of
assumed meetings at the end of Task A.
• Environmental(Permitting)Agency Coordination Meeting:Time has been allocated for
the CONSULTANT to coordinate with the various resource and regulatory agencies to
provide them with an overview of the Project and obtain their feedback regarding
sensitive biological/regulated resources within and adjacent to the Project alignment.
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Agencies may include US Army Corp of Engineers(USACOE),California Department of
Fish and Wildlife(CDFW),San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board
(SFRWQCB),Alameda County Flood Control(Zone 7). Other potential topics of
discussion include permit strategy,potential mitigation options and their information
needs.The communication with these agencies can be through an Interagency Meeting,
a meeting hosted by the CITY,or a field site visit with the agency personnel;two(2)
Environmental(Permitting)Agency Coordination Meetings are assumed.
• Utility Coordination Me"a(sl:The CONSULTANT will coordinate with Utility Owners to
identify existing utilities,potential obstructions and relocation requirements,including
future utility corridor opportunities associated with the Precise Plan Line.The
CONSULTANT will coordinate and conduct two(2)Utility Coordination Meetings.
• Landowner Coordination M in s :Since there are several private property owners
along the proposed extension limits,CONSULTANT will coordinate within private
property owners affected by the Project. A first-round focus meetings is recommended
with interested property owners to open dialogue,develop understanding,and expose
specific and sensitive property issues in a controlled environment. The CONSULTANT
will coordinate and conduct two(2)Landowner Coordination Meetings involving one-
on-one focus/coordination with property owner(s).
• Additional Stakeholder Coordinatio eetines :CONSULTANT will coordinate and
conduct two(2)Stakeholder Coordination Meetings involving one-on-one
focus/coordination with either special interest groups,environmental groups, or other
stakeholders and/or additional meetings beyond those identified above that may be
needed to assist in gaining understanding for and acceptance of the Project.
A.3 CEQA EIR Meetings
In support of the CEQA EIR process as described in further detail under Task D,the following
project coordination meetings have been scoped to facilitate environmental certification
process:
• Publics Meeting One(1)Public Scoping Meeting will be held pursuant to CEQA
legal requirements.The intent of the scoping meeting is to solicit input on the scope of
the EIR. CONSULTANT will also assist the CITY in presenting the CEQA process at the of
the EIR. CONSULTANT will also assist
meeting and will assist in collecting all comments received on the scope of the EIR.
Following the state-mandated 30-day scoping period,CONSULTANT will review
comments received in response to the NOP and at the scoping meeting.CONSULTANT
will provide a comment matrix spreadsheet to the CITY that organizes all comments
received by federal;state;and local agencies,and public comment. Each comment will
be identified to determine whether any new issues were raised that need to be
addressed in the EIR or whether any additional analyses will be required as a result of
the NOP comments.
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• Public(Open House) Meeting: As a function of the discussions and findings of the first
round of various one on one focus meetings and environmental scoping meeting,it is
possible that a public meeting will be necessary,chosen,or requested by the CITY,or
the public. Per CEQA guidelines,a public meeting or open house prior or during the
preparation of the draft environmental document and during the public circulation is
not required,though is discretionary at the choice or request of the CITY.
Based on the nature of this Project and the involved stakeholders, the CONSULTANT
assumes a public meeting ("open house" format) will be conducted before the public
circulation (comment phase) of the draft environmental document, and has included
one(1)Public(Open House)Meeting in this scope of services.
The public meeting can be used to support the environmental document process,or as
an alternative, can also be used in order to resolve any other project outreach needs,
confront questions, or potentially used to further-engage the community,
environmental agencies, utility companies, landowners, 3rd party stakeholders, or other
groups in a different forum or on specific issues. Such a meeting can be used to assist
the scoping and understanding of key and critical issues moving forward and to help
gain understanding of environmental, right of way and cost issues and additional needs.
CONSULTANT will provide meeting materials consisting of agenda, notification flyers,
project graphics, handouts, and meeting minutes. See Task A Assumptions for CITY
responsibilities for Public(Open House) Meeting.
• Public Meeting/Hearing During the EIR Public Review Period:One(1)Public
Meeting/Hearing has been scoped and will be conducted during the 45-day public
review period of the EIR to solicit comments from the public and agencies on the
adequacy of the EIR. This will provide another opportunity for the public to provide
comments on the draft EIR. CONSULTANT will work with the City on the desired
layout/structure of the meeting and how best to collect comments from the community.
CONSULTANT will provide meeting materials consisting of the agenda,notification
flyers,handouts, and meeting minutes. CONSULTANT will be available to answer
questions as determined necessary by the City. See Task A Assumptions for CITY
responsibilities for Public(Open House)Meeting.
• Public Hearings(Planning Commission and City Council Meetings):In support of the EIR
approval and certification process through the CITY,the CONSULTANT will attend two
(2) public hearings;one(1)Planning Commission Meeting and one(1)City Council
Meeting. CONSULTANT will assist the CITY in preparing for the hearings and will be
available to answer questions on the adequacy of the EIR.
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Scoped Meetings:
See Task: J Description BKF CP KAI HT Harvey BCA
Project Coordination and CEQA EIR Meetings
A.1 Kick-Off Meeting 1 1 1 1
A.3 Public Scoping Meeting 1 1
A.1 Stakeholder Coordination Meetings 6 2 4 1
A.2 Environmental(Permitting)Agency Coordination 2 2 1
Meeting
A.2 Utility Coordination Meetings 2
A.2 Landowner Coordination Meetings 2
A.2 Additional Stakeholder Coordination Meetings 2 2
A.3 Public(Open-House) Meeting 1 1 1
A.3 Public Meeting/Hearing 1 1 1
A.3 Public Hearing(Planning Commission) Meeting 1 1 1
A.3 Public Hearing(City Council)Meeting 1 1 1
Precise Alignment Ordinance Meetings
C.5 Planning Commission Meeting(Dublin) 1
C.5 Council Meeting(Dublin) 2
C.5 Council Meeting(Livermore) 1
Total 24 12 9 2 1
TASK A DELIVERABLES
• Meeting agendas, sign-in sheets, minutes, action log, and other standard meeting material, as
appropriate
• Project Schedule updated bi-monthly
• Public Meeting materials(agenda, notification flyer,handouts,graphic and minutes)
TASK A ASSUMPTIONS
• CITY will cover all hard costs of the public meeting, including room and AV equipment rental
fees,and other associated costs, including translation/interpretation and stenographer services,
if needed.
• CITY to provide the public meeting venue.
• CITY will take the lead in the coordination and notification for the public meeting using a current
database of public agencies and private landowners for distributing email and/or mailing
notification materials and other related information. CITY will distribute the emails drafted by
CONSULTANT to stakeholders, including mailing notification,or other notification for the
meetings,and assist with website posting,and other planning efforts to the extent possible.
• Consultant will prepare meeting announcement flyers/posters that will be used by the City to
post the meeting announcements at appropriate public places.
TASK A OPTIONAL/ADDITIONAL SERVICES
• Additional one(1) Focus Meeting
• Additional one(1) Public(Open House)Meeting
• Additional one(1) Public Hearing Meeting
• Additional One(1)CITY Council Meeting
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B. TASK B:PRELIMINARY RIGHT-OF-WAY ANALYSIS&BASE MAPPING/DESIGN CONSTRAINTS
B.1 Base Mapping
Base mapping will be developed to facilitate the geometric design,environmental analysis,
R/W assessment,and design development of the preliminary engineering study. This
research and review task will assist in setting the existing conditions and restrictions onto
adjoining development projects.
Data Collection and Review: Obtain and review available data,files, reports,studies,and
other technical information available and necessary to assist with the Project. The CITY will
assist with providing requested information and/or online source links to download the
requested information.
CONSULTANT will coordinate with the local utilities and jurisdictional agencies to obtain
their most recent record information within the Project area. Additionally, CONSULTANT
will obtain and review existing record and right of way map information through the Project
area to help determine the approximate boundary location.
Data to be obtained/reviewed includes, but is not limited to the following:
• General Plans, Specific Plans, Environmental Documents, Traffic Reports, Counts and
Models, etc. or any previous report(s) or documents related to adjacent projects, the
proposed project area,and scope of this Project
• Utility record/as-built and CITY block map information
• Aerial Mapping
• Record Right of Way information
• Preliminary Title Reports(6 parcels)
• Roadway As-Built Information
Information gathered will be used for the Project base mapping.
Site Visits: It is anticipated that CONSULTANT will conduct site visits to field verify utility,
environmental,and other existing site features and conditions. One of the site visits will
consist of meeting and walking the Project area with CITY to discuss design alternatives,
environmental and other issues associated with Task B.2 Design Constraints. CITY and
CONSULTANT will coordinate with landowners to obtain permission to enter for site visits.
Monument Tie Survey, Proiect Control,and R/W Base Mapping:CONSULTANT will use
available existing horizontal and vertical control monumentation on the east and west ends
of the Project(North Canyons Pkwy/Doolan Road and Dublin Blvd/Fallon Road),as well as
control along the north side of 1-580. Field (survey)will be conducted to tie-down the
Project Control to available existing monumentation located in Dublin, Livermore, and
Alameda County. Field work will be used to import, rotate,translate and reconcile aerial
mapping and right of way information on a single horizontal/vertical Project Control system
for use in base mapping and design. Work includes:
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• Gather/compile available record boundary Information 2,000 feet east of Doolan Road
and 2,000 feet north of 1-580
• Gather/compile available record boundary information 2,000 feet west of Fallon Road
and 2,000 feet
• Develop control mapping and provide coordinates (search ties) to assist field crew in
locating existing monumentation
• Field Work(2.5 days allotted):
✓ Verify existing monumentation (R/W monuments, street survey monuments etc.)
and using GPS,assign actual coordinates for each found monument to tie-down new
Project Control(1.5 to 2 days)
✓ Search and locate existing survey monuments and physical evidence (parcel corner
monuments) required to assist resolving existing rights-of-way and property lines
within the Project limits and using GPS, assign actual coordinates for each found
monument to tie-down new Project Control(0.5 to 1 day)
• Rotate/Translate Alameda County 2014 Aerial Flight (Planimetric Mapping) based on
GPS/Project Control
• Calculate and enter record R/W lines, property lines, and parcel encumbrances (i.e.
easements) located within the Project limits in accordance with record maps, record
deeds, preliminary title reports, and other documents. Existing parcels will be tied into
the Project Control.
• Develop base mapping with resolved aerial mapping, horizontal/vertical project control,
and R/W information
All surveying and mapping shall be in compliance with the provisions of the Professional
Land Surveyors Act, Sections 8700 to 8805 Business and Professions Code,the provisions of
the California Coordinate System,Sections 8801 to 8819 of the Public Resources Code,and
any other applicable code in the State of California.The horizontal and vertical datum is
assumed to be based on the North American Datum 83(NAD 83)and North American
Vertical Datum of 1988(NAVD 88),respectively.
Based on the right of way record information ordered by the CONSULTANT(preliminary title
reports)and supplied by the CITY(assessor's plats,record maps and as-built construction
drawings),the information will be compiled as part of the base mapping to represent
existing right of way,easements,and parcel lines. Boundary resolution is not included in this
scope of services.
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Develop/Compile Project Base Mapping: Prepared in AutoCAD format,CONSULTANT will
coordinate with CITY on mapping parameters to facilitate GIS conversion (ArcView)at the
end of the Project. Base mapping will be compiled to include the following
information/data:
• Aerial Planimetric Mapping(based on Project Control)
• R/W Information(based on Project Control)
• Preliminary Environmental GPS Information(based on Project Control)
• Roadway/development as-built/mapping information
• Utility record/as-built and CITY block map information
• Information from site visits
• Other existing documentation
B.2 Design Constraints
Prior to preliminary design, concept development/refinement, R/W analysis, and
cost/benefit evaluation, CONSULTANT will develop Project Design Constraints Map. The
information within the Design Constraints Map will identify site conditions and proposed
requirements to include the following:
• Environmental Limitations:CONSULTANT will provide information on the physical and
sensitive resource constraints on and around the Project area. CONSULTANT will review
the project area in the field during a reconnaissance-level survey with the Project team,
to identify sensitive resources to consider,to discuss specifics of the design and
construction methodology,and make recommendations in order to avoid and minimize
impacts to sensitive biological and regulated resources,streamline permitting and
reduce the Project's mitigation burden.GPS will be used to map sensitive resources such
as wetlands,drainages,California tiger salamander ponds,etc.and the location,
information,and other related data will be incorporated into the AutoCAD/GIS base
mapping. Additionally, CONSULTANT will conduct a literature review for sensitive
cultural resources and identify any known resources within the Project area that can be
avoided or minimized.
A graphical illustration showing where resources exist or have the potential to exist, and
identification of physical environmental constraints will be incorporated into the Project
Design Constraints Map.
Information prepared in this task will also be used to support the environmental
documents and studies.
• Traffic Limitations: Prior to the traffic model being fully prepared for the detailed traffic
analysis under Task E,CONSULTANT will run the model and provide preliminary
forecasts with the available demand model.
• Other Design Parameters,Standards, Guidelines and Limitations/Constraints:
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CONSULTANT will coordinate and assess the environmental and traffic information,and
work closely with the CITY to define,establish,and reconcile other Project
limitations/constraints including, but not limited to the following:
• Project limits,transitions,and tie-in locations
• Land Use, adjacent roadway connections and access points
• Typical Cross Sections identifying lanes and multi-modal facilities
• Design standards(Caltrans,AASHTO,CITY)and parameters:
o design speed
o horizontal/vertical design
o lane configurations/widths/cross-section
o pedestrian/bicycle facilities
o Transit in dedicated lanes or mixed flow lanes with enhanced ITS
implementation
• Post-Construction Stormwater Treatment (C.3) (including in-lieu and green
infrastructure)
• Utilities—Existing,future, rule 20A,and corridor reservations
• Right of way—Existing and Project requirements (fee and easements)
The mapping will be developed hand in hand with the CITY, but will be submitted for review
and comment. CONSULTANT will incorporate comments, make revisions, and finalize prior
to proceeding with Task C.
TASK B DELIVERABLES
• Project Base Mapping(Planimetric,As-Built, Utility,Environmental,and R/W Information)
• Draft Design Constraints Map
• Final Design Constraints Map
TASK B ASSUMPTIONS
• County of Alameda 2014 Mapping satisfies the requirements(accuracy, resolution)of the CITY
Precise Alignment Ordinance,has ample coverage to meet the needs of this Preliminary
Engineering Study, and offers a minimum resolution requirements of at least six(6)inches
vertical with one(1)foot contours.
• CONSULTANT will provide AutoCAD files upon request; CITY is responsible for GIS(ArcView)
conversion from AutoCAD.
• New aerial mapping(planimetric/orthophoto)and supplemental topographic survey is excluded.
• R/W Boundary Resolution, Record of Survey, and Plats and Legals are excluded.
• Preliminary Title Reports(for up to 6 properties)will be ordered by the CONSULTANT.
TASK B OPTIONAL/ADDITIONAL SERVICES
• Aerial Base Mapping
• Supplemental Topographic Survey
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C. TASK C:PRELIMINARY DESIGN &COST ESTIMATE
CONSULTANT will develop horizontal and vertical alignments for use in the preliminary precise plan
line,as well as conceptual roadway plan, profile,and cross sections.The preliminary precise plan will
establish a multi-modal geometric design, be used to support the environmental document and
define the criteria and constraints for the Dublin Boulevard Extension.
C.1 Preliminary Horizontal Design
Initially,different variations of the alignment(horizontal)will be evaluated to develop the
preferred horizontal alignment which would consider the design constraints and minimize
impacts.
CONSULTANT will identify and document a range of horizontal alignments under
consideration that accommodate the required traffic lanes,bicycle and pedestrian facilities,
and transit and incorporate the appropriate design standards confirmed under Task B.The
traffic analysis information will be reviewed to confirm proposed lane assignments,
transitions,and storage lengths for turn lanes.The horizontal alignment will include
intersection geometry layout.CONSULTANT will also identify special design features like
right-of-way transitions, easements,sidewalks, bicycle facilities(Class I, II,and IV),
driveways,curb ramps, lane transitions,and dedicated transit (bus)lanes.
CONSULTANT will review the horizontal alignment to establish utility corridors,
ingress/egress access points, and general right of way requirements.
CONSULTANT will prepare preliminary a rough cost/benefit evaluation for the proposed
horizontal alternative(s)for consideration by the CITY in moving forward with preliminary
vertical design. The cost/benefit evaluation will consider design constraints and design
elements such as right of way,anticipated grading/retaining walls locations, likely and
bridge/culvert locations;this will be evaluated with the base mapping,field mapping and
ongoing discussions with the resource agencies in order to determine opportunities,
restrictions,and a balance of sensitive environmental issues and resources.
CONSULTANT will submit the geometric horizontal alignments and cost/benefit evaluation
and work with the CITY to review, respond and incorporate comments. CONSULTANT will
modify and refine the horizontal alignment to generate a preferred horizontal alignment.
C.2 Preliminary Vertical Design
Based on the preferred horizontal alignment,CONSULTANT will develop up to three(3)
conceptual vertical alignment alternatives. CONSULTANT will identify and document a
range of vertical alignments under consideration and develop profiles to balance the Project
goals,impacts, and opportunities incorporating the appropriate design standards confirmed
in Task B.2.
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Preliminary grading design and implementation of Green Infrastructure and Post-
Construction Stormwater Treatment C.3 Best Management Practices (BMP)facilities will be
initiated by CONSULTANT during this task to uncover any additional impacts and
opportunities related to the vertical-plane.CONSULTANT will evaluate surrounding
topography, roadway alignment(horizontal and vertical),to integrate opportunities for
conveying and treating storm water runoff to meet the Municipal Regional Permit(MRP)C.3
requirements. This will include preliminary calculations of total proposed impervious
surface area and rule of thumb sizing for required water quality treatment areas.
CONSULTANT will begin to evaluate approximate Project limits of grading disturbance and
estimate the approximate acreage and cubic yards of earthwork;this will be further
developed to support the environmental efforts regarding potential impacts and
disturbance of environmentally sensitive areas,and the analysis will be integrated into the
cost/benefit evaluation.
Due to the drainages in the area (such as Cottonwood Creek)and the known
environmentally sensitive resources,conceptual bridge alignments(including vertical
alignment, horizontal footprint,and configuration)will be identified and developed. Bridge
types and retaining wall limits/configuration options will be investigated to further reduce
impact areas and minimize grading disturbance.
CONSULTANT will update the rough cost/benefit evaluation to focus on the proposed
vertical alternative(s)for consideration by the CITY in moving forward with the preliminary
precise plan and conceptual plan and profile.
CONSULTANT will submit the conceptual geometric vertical alignments and cost/benefit
evaluation and work with the CITY to review, respond and incorporate comments in order to
develop the preferred vertical alignment.
C.3 65%Preliminary Precise Plan and Conceptual Plan/Profile
The preferred horizontal and vertical alignments will be used as a basis to prepare the
Preliminary Precise Plan Line and Conceptual Plan and Profile which will also be used in the
environmental assessment of the Project.
CONSULTANT will prepare the Preliminary Precise Plan Line and Conceptual Plan and Profile
to include:
• Layout,
• Profile,
• Typical sections
• Cross sections at 100-feet increments and key locations.
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CONSULTANT will determine the Project needs for right of way acquisition, including
temporary and permanent easements based on the Precise Plan. The design shall identify
appropriate access points to land fronting the Project. Abutter's rights shall be restricted
along the roadway through unincorporated Alameda County to only allow development
consistent with Alameda County Measure D. CONSULTANT will summarize the right of way
analysis in a Preliminary R/W Analysis Map.
CONSULTANT will update the order of magnitude costs prepared in Task C.1 and Task C.2
to develop an order of magnitude costs for construction of the Project that include right of
way and environmental costs.
CONSULTANT will prepare an Alternative Summary Memorandum summarizing alternatives,
analysis and preferred alignment selections from Task C.1 and Task C.2. The memorandum
will compile the costs, R/W analysis,and details associated with the Preliminary Precise Plan
and Conceptual Plan/Profile,which will be used in the final design.
CONSULTANT will submit the 65%Preliminary Precise Plan,Conceptual Plan/Profile,Cross
Sections,R/W Analysis Map,and Alternative Summary Memorandum to the CITY to review
and comment.
C.4 100%Preliminary Precise Plan and Conceptual Plan/Profile
Upon completion of the 65%submittal and review,CONSULTANT will work with the CITY to
review, respond and incorporate comments.
CONSULTANT will modify and refine the Preliminary Precise Plan and Conceptual
Plan/Profile and Cross Sections.
CONSULTANT will also incorporate changes to the R/W Analysis Map,including graphically
depicting the R/W take areas and acreages,reflective of fee acquisitions(partial and full
take),and easement limits. The quantities and impacted parcels will be summarized in a
matrix to support the cost estimate and Alternative Summary Memorandum.
CONSULTANT will update and finalize the cost estimate and Alternative Summary
Memorandum to reflect comments and design refinements. CONSULTANT will submit the
100% Preliminary Precise Plan,Conceptual Plan/Profile,Cross Sections, R/W Analysis
Map/Matrix,and Alternative Summary Memorandum to the CITY.
C.5 City of Dublin Ordinance/Planning Commission/City Council Support
For the purpose of reserving areas for future widening,extension,or creation of streets,or
spaces for future utilities, pedestrian ways,fire and police emergency access,access to
property and Project rights of way,CITY will establish and adopt an alignment and right of
way lines.
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As a function of the work completed in Task C and in compliance with Chapter 7.68 of the
City of Dublin's Municipal Code,"Establishing Right of Way Lines,"CONSULTANT will
produce the Precise Plan Alignment with cross sections,costs and memo that will be used
by the CITY for processing the Precise Alignment Ordinance. CONSULTANT will assist and
support the CITY by attending one(1)Planning Commission Meeting and two(2)CITY
Council Meetings, based on the City of Dublin's Municipal Code.
Although not required by the City of Livermore Municipal Code,CONSULTANT will attend
one(1)City of Livermore Council Meeting.
For a complete listing and summary of these four(4)meetings, see Scoped Meeting table
found under Task A.
TASK C DELIVERABLES
• Draft and Final Preliminary Horizontal and Vertical Alignments
• Horizontal/Vertical Cost/Benefit Evaluation
• 65% Precise Plan Line, Conceptual Plan/Profile/Cross Sections, and Alternative Summary
Memorandum
• 100% Precise Plan Line, Conceptual Plan/Profile Cross Sections, and Alternative Summary
Memorandum
TASK C ASSUMPTIONS
• Alameda County may require CITY attendance/participation/presentation at Board Meetings.
CITY will use the presentation material previously prepared by the CONSULTANT to present to
the Board of Supervisors.
TASK C OPTIONAL/ADDITIONAL SERVICES
• Additional one(1)CITY Council Meeting
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D. TASK D:PREPARE CEQA ANALYSIS
D.1 Environmental Impact Report(EIR):
CONSULTANT will coordinate with CITY on CEQA related issues and prepare an
administrative draft EIR using the current the checklist template of the State CEQA
Guidelines,as well as the significance criteria identified for the CITY.
The EIR will focus on the significant effects of the project and indicate the reasons for
determining that other effects would not be significant or potentially significant. We
recognize that the development of this EIR will involve input from a variety of agencies,the
CITY, and other concerned parties. CONSULTANT will work closely with all to provide CEQA
expertise, resolve project questions, and relay information and questions to and from the
other firms on our project team.
• Notice of Preparation (NOP)and Public Scopina:CONSULTANT will provide abbreviated
responses to the CEQA checklist questions to help identify key and non-key
environmental issues for the project. Using these information,CONSULTANT will
prepare a draft NOP for the CITY to review and approve for distribution.The NOP will
include a brief project description and the parameters established in CEQA Guidelines
Section 15082.The NOP will summarize the key issues that will be evaluated in the EIR
(i.e.,traffic, biological resources,air quality and greenhouse gas,noise,cultural
resources,and traffic)and issues not requiring extensive further examination(e.g.,
mineral resources and public services). Based on the CITY's comments,CONSULTANT
will revise the draft NOP and send it to the State Clearinghouse,and any other
interested parties or stakeholders.
As described above under Task A.3, a public scoping meeting will be held pursuant to
CEQA legal requirements. Following the state-mandated 30-day scoping period,
CONSULTANT will review comments received in response to the NOP and at the scoping
meeting. CONSULTANT will provide a comment matrix spreadsheet to the CITY that
organizes all comments received by federal; state; and local agencies, and public
comment. Each comment will be identified to determine whether any new issues were
raised that need to be addressed in the EIR or whether any additional analyses will be
required as a result of the NOP comments.
• Prepare EIR Project Description
Project Description:The Project description will be submitted for review and approval
prior to the submittal of the administrative draft EIR. The CITY will provide
CONSULTANT with one set of comments using Microsoft Word's"Track Changes"
feature. CONSULTANT will prepare the final project description upon receipt of CITY
comments. The project description will include:
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i. The precise location and boundaries of the proposed alignment on an aerial map,
which also will show the regional location of the Project site;
ii. A general description of the technical and environmental characteristics of the
Project
iii. A brief statement describing the intended uses of the EIR
iv. A list of the agencies that are expected to use the EIR in their decision making
v. A list of permits and other approvals required to implement the project
vi. A list of related environmental review and consultation requirements required by
federal,state,or local laws,regulations,or policies.
EIR Setting, Impact Analyses,and Mitigation:The environmental setting for each of the
topical areas will include the relevant section for that specific topic. The environmental
impact analyses will be based upon the impacts associated with the proposed
alignment. The administrative draft EIR will include the full range of potential impacts
for all topical areas as required by the CEQA Guidelines,and measurable mitigation for
each significant or potentially significant impact identified to eliminate or reduce the
impact to a less-than-significant level to the extent feasible.
Four(4)standalone reports(technical studies)will be prepared for the following technical
areas: biological resources;cultural resources;air quality and greenhouse gas;and noise and
vibration. Traffic study prepared under Section E will be used for EIR and be sufficient to
meet CEQA standards. These reports will provide the substantial evidence required to clear
the EIR for CEQA clearance. A description of the scope of work for each report is described
below:
• Biological Resources Report:
Biological Resources Report-Setting Section: In conjunction with resource agency
consultation conducted(and discussed)under Task A.2,CONSULTANT will review
Project materials and relevant background information concerning biological resources
in the Project vicinity, including reports prepared by HTH for the Moller Ranch, Dublin
Ranch,Wallis Ranch, 1-580, Las Positas College,and Dougherty Road projects;the East
Alameda County Conservation Strategy(EACCS);aerial photographs of the vicinity; U.S.
Geological Survey topographic maps; USFWS National Wetland Inventory Maps;the
California Natural Diversity Database(CNDDB);and species data compiled by the
California Native Plant Society and other public interest groups.
A wildlife ecologist and a botanist/wetlands ecologist will conduct reconnaissance-level
field surveys of the Project area to document the biological conditions.This information
will be gathered for the purpose of characterizing the botanical resources and wildlife
habitat values of the Project site and surrounding vicinity.The dominant biotic
communities of the site,characterized based on dominant plants and associated
wildlife,will be mapped. Additionally,the trees on the site will be surveyed and
evaluated for the purposes of CEQA analysis in the EIR.
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The reconnaissance-level field surveys will also determine the site's potential to support
special-status plant and animal species. Based on East Alameda County Conservation
Strategy(EACCS)habitat mapping(which the lead agency and resource agencies will
likely refer to),special-status species issues will likely involve California tiger salamander
(Ambystoma californiense),California red-legged frog(Rana draytonii),western pond
turtle (Actinemys marmorata),Callippe silverspot butterfly(Speyeria callippe callippe),
golden eagle(Aquila chrysaetos),tricolored blackbird(Agelaius tricolor),burrowing owl
(Athene cunicularia),American badger(Taxidea taxus),San Joaquin kit fox,San Joaquin
spearscale(Extriplex joaquiniana)and Congdon's tarplant(Centromadia parry!ssp.
congdonii), among others.
Special-status species surveys do not need to be conducted for the EIR. This scope
assumes the presence of California tiger salamander,California red-legged frog,and San
Joaquin kit fox within the entire footprint of the site. The potential for special-status
plant species will be addressed through mitigation measures to include future plant
surveys prior to construction, given that identification of plant species is seasonal and
can fluctuate during the preparation of the document.
CONSULTANT will assess the topography and soil types that occur within the Project
area,and determine whether they represent suitable habitat(i.e.saline-alkali soils with
hummock topography)for these species.Refined mapping will be conducted of
potentially sensitive or regulated habitats,such as wetlands and other waters of the
U.S./State,on the Project site. Habitat mapping will be conducted by using
methodologies developed and approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
and U.S.Army Corps of Engineers,ensuring all waters of the U,S./State are mapped at a
level sufficient for environmental review and for future incorporation into a
jurisdictional determination report during the permit phase of the Project.
Biological Resources Report-Impacts and Mitigation:The report will analyze the
elements of the proposed Project in the context of the biotic resources of the project
area and vicinity and identify site-specific and cumulative impacts. Based on CEQA
Guidelines(Appendix G), identification and determination will be made on all impacts as
being either less than significant, less than significant with mitigation,or(if appropriate)
significant and unavoidable.
Based on EACCS mitigation guidance, mitigation measures will be described for
potentially significant environmental impacts. Mitigation,as it applies to a discussion of
how to ameliorate the significant effects of the Project on biotic resources on and off
the Project site,will Include avoidance of the impact,minimizing the impact by
decreasing the magnitude of the action, restoring the biotic resource to its former
condition after the impact has occurred, reducing or eliminating the impact overtime by
appropriate preservation and maintenance operations during the life of the Project,and
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compensating for the impact by replacing elsewhere those habitats or those biota that
have been adversely affected.
• Cultural Resources Assessment Report:
Archival Research and Records Search: CONSULTANT will consult with the California
Historical Resources Information System(CHRIS),Northwest Information Center(NWIC)
at Sonoma State University to conduct a record search of the approximately 1.75-mile
long project area (of unknown width).The records search will identify known cultural
resource sites and previous surveys in the Project area and within a minimum one-
quarter mile radius adjacent thereto.
All previous cultural resource surveys, known historic or prehistoric sites,and listed or
eligible National Register of Historic Places or California Register of Historical Resources
properties within the area of the record search will be identified.Copies of applicable
site records and survey reports will be made as necessary,and site locations will be
plotted on the USGS topo quad.
State and local historic site inventories will also be reviewed to identify the presence of
any listed sites in the project vicinity.Additional data on the history and prehistory of
the area on file will be also reviewed.
Native American Heritage Commission:As required under CEQA,the Native American
Heritage Commission(NAHC) in Sacramento will be contacted by email (certified letter)
with a description of the proposed project, and a request to review their Sacred Lands
file for information on traditional or cultural lands within the project area and vicinity.
The NAHC will also be asked to provide a list of interested, local Native American
representatives.The contact letter will be followed with a maximum of two telephone
calls to each representative if no written response to the contact letter is received in an
appropriate amount of time. Results of the consultation will be included in the Cultural
Resources Assessment Report discussed below.
SB 18 Consultation: In accordance with statutory requirements stipulated in Senate Bill
18(SB 18):
Prior to the adoption or any amendment of a general or specific plan, a local
government must notify the appropriate tribes (on the contact list maintained by the
NAHC) of the opportunity to conduct consultations for the purposes of preserving, or
mitigating, impacts to, cultural places located on land within the local government's
jurisdiction that is affected by the proposed plan adoption or amendment (Supplement
to General Plan Guidelines-2005).
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To facilitate this government-to-government consultation and on behalf of the CITY,
CONSULTANT will contact the NAHC in Sacramento to provide notification of the
proposed project and to request a list of tribes with traditional lands or cultural places
located within the City's jurisdiction. The tribes identified on the list provided by the
NAHC are those that the CITY must contact for purposes of consultation, prior to
completing preparation of the precise plan or changes in the General Plan. On behalf of
the CITY, CONSULTANT will contact the tribes identified by the NAHC to notify them of
the opportunity to consult. Pursuant to Government Code §65352.3(a)(2),each tribe has
90 days to respond and request consultation. If the tribes do not respond, or decline
consultation,consultation is not required. If a tribe requests consultation,CONSULTANT
will coordinate the required face-to-face consultation between tribal representative(s)
and the designated CITY representative(s). CONSULTANT will maintain records of all
communications for inclusion in the project's Cultural Resources Assessment Report that
will be prepared for the project.
AB-52 Consultation: Assembly Bill 52 requires a lead agency to provide notice to Native
American tribes that are traditionally or culturally affiliated with the geographic area of
a proposed project if such tribe(s) have requested notice of projects within that area. If
the tribe(s) that have requested notification request consultation within 30 days of
receiving such notification, the agency must consult with the tribes. Consultation may
include discussion of the type of environmental review that is necessary,the significance
of tribal cultural resources within the project area or surrounding region, the
significance of the project's impacts on the tribal cultural resources, and the alternatives
and mitigation measures recommended by the tribe. On behalf of the CITY, as lead
agency,CONSULTANT will contact the tribe(s)that have notified the CITY that they wish
to be consulted and will provide a project description and notification that they have 30
days to request consultation with the CITY. If the tribes do not respond, or decline
consultation,consultation is not required. If a tribe requests consultation,CONSULTANT
will coordinate the required face-to-face consultation between tribal representative(s)
and the designated CITY representative(s). CONSULTANT will maintain records of all
communications for inclusion in the project's Cultural Resources Assessment Report
that will be prepared for the project
In anticipation of the types of materials that may be requested as part of the AB-52
consultation, CONSULTANT has included provisional costs for obtaining the information
from the NWIC. These may include copies of the results of the record search, copies of
reports on archaeological studies conducted within the project area or the surrounding
Y-mile radius that are identified in the record search, an assessment of the
archaeological sensitivity for the project area, a copy of the project's Cultural Resources
Assessment Report, including recommendations and recommended mitigation
measures, the results of the NAHC consultation, copies of any ethnographic studies
conducted within the project area and the surrounding 14-mile radius,and copies of any
geotechnical reports conducted within the project area.
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Archaeological Survev: As a means of evaluating the potential impacts to cultural
resources, unless recently surveyed by qualified archaeologists (as evidenced by a
competent report on file at the NWIC), CONSULTANT will conduct an intensive
pedestrian archaeological survey of the Project area to evaluate potential project
impacts to cultural resources. The survey will be conducted at a maximum survey
transect interval of 15 meters.
Paleontoloeical Resources: A paleontological records search will be conducted at the
Museum of Natural History, Los Angeles, CA, and CONSULTANT will review vew construction eparon
plans and maps. A Paleontological Investigation Report (PIR) i
accordingly that will
ces assess and will hrecommend to
ique
esources.
paleontological resources
ort p Preparation: CONSULTANT will prepare a draft Cultural Resource Assessment
Report that will include a brief
NAHCoclons�ultatoont'archaeological survey,
results of the record and
and the PIR.Mitigation recommendations,if warranted,will be presented.
CONSULTANT will address comments on the draft and will prep oval final Cultural
a
Resources Assessment Report(CRAR)for submission.Upon app
copy of the CRAR will be provided to the NWIC, as required.
Recordation of Protected Resources: Although not anticipated, the CONSULTANT has
identified the Recordation of Protected Resources for Architectural Resources and
Archeological Sites or Resources as an optional service; an estimation of the effort and
cost to provide this service to the City has been identified in the attached Preliminary
Engineering Study for Dublin Boulevard-North Canyons Parkway Extension - Project
Budget Scope/Fee Summary,and is described as follows;
• Any newly discovered historic (over 50 years of age) or prehistoric
archaeological sites, and architectural resources over 45 years in age identified
during the survey will be recorded, as required, on appropriate Department of
Parks and Recreation Primary Record (DPR 523) and associated (e.g., Building-
Structure-Object) forms. Although not anticipated, the CONSULTANT has
identified this effort as an optional service.
• Any previously recorded archaeological sites or architectural resources
identified within the project area as part of the NWIC records search will be re-
located and a DPR 523-L Continuation/Update form must be prepared for each.
• Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas Report/Energy:
Baclearound Review Project Meetin s and Coordination:Prior to conducting a site visit,
CONSULTANT will collect/review relevant Project materials and background information
including air quality setting in terms of health effects of air pollution,site climate
conditions,monitored air pollutant levels, regulatory environment and planning efforts
to improve or maintain air quality conditions.
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Evaluate Regional Air nuality Imacts: Air Quality modeling will be performed in
accordance with BAAQMD standards. The Project hose that hage an patterns leading
to a change in air pollutant emissions, primarily CONSULTANT will analyze regional air
quality(i.e.,ozone precursors,PM2,s, and PMio),
pollutant emissions based on differences in daily vehicles miles traveled and average
speed between the project and no-project t�effraffi�forecast data to predict changes in
EMFAC2007 model will be combined with
emissions of ozone precursor pollutants(reactive organic gases and nitrogen oxides)
and particulate matter(i.e.,PM10 and PM2.s•The net change in emissions will be
compared against BAAQMD significance thresholds.
Evaluate Local Air Quality Im ap cts.An assessment of changes to carbon monoxide
Roadside
concentrations will be conducted to evaluate impacts to local air quality. Roads
carbon monoxide concentrations will be D predicted
These methods are based on thetable
to the Bay Area Air Quality Management
ination of the
Caline4 Line-Source Dispersion Model•wtThe gnif can obof the results
highest traffic volumes and worst LOS would be modeled
will be based on a comparison with ambient air quality standards.
Evaluate Construction Im acts:Construction period impacts will be addressed by
computing emissions using the latest version of the Road Construction dEm ss ons model,
computing emissions using the lot be compared
Version 8.1.01.This will provide an estimate of from construction activities es wou d be
against BAAQMD thresholds. Localized impacts
addressed through application of CITY standard fugitive dust control measures.To
address toxic air contaminants from construction t r to adja ent sensitive receptors wi I health
risk assessment will be performed. Imp
predicted.
Evaluate Risk from Toxic Air Contaminates:TheeP Project d potentially be
will be
of
toxic air contaminants that may affect sensitive Vehicle
predicted for future years so the effect of substantially lower emissions due to new
controls and fleet turnover can be incorporated nal analysis. analysis.The
the emissions
or EMFAC2014 model will be used in
would be conducted with the Caline 4 or Cal3ghcr model along with representative
meteorological data. Excess cancer and non-cancer risk will be predicted following
BAAQMD guidance. In addition,the model will predict the annual concentration of thresholds. The anal air
PM2.5 that could be compared to rdance wathDthe most recent Off ceyof Env ronmental
contaminants will be done in acco
Health Hazard Assessment(OEHHA)standards.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions:Greenhouse gas emissions will be calculated using the same
methodology as described for ozone precursor
will be reported;the ac uracy of these peed r.The ct ons
difference in travel-related emissions P orted;
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will be based on the data provided by the traffic consultant.The assessment of these
emissions may be somewhat qualitative, because specific travel speed and vehicles
miles are the necessary inputs for calculating vehicle emissions. GHG emissions will
compared against BAAQMD significance thresholds.
Energy Impacts: In accordance with Appendix F of the CEQA Guidelines, projected
electricity and natural gas usage, during construction and operation of the project,
would be estimated using CalEEMod and project-specific information. Energy impacts
will be quantified to the extent feasible and disclosed in a separate Energy chapter in
the EIR.
Preparation of Air Quality and GHG Technical Report:In accordance with applicable
CEQA guidelines,a technical air quality and greenhouse gas emission report,suitable for
use in completion of the environmental document,will be prepared that briefly
describes the air quality setting in terms of health effects of air pollution,site climate
conditions, monitored air pollutant levels, regulatory environment and planning efforts
to improve or maintain air quality conditions. Impacts and mitigation will be included.
Response to one set of internal comments and one set from CITY on the administrative
draft of the report are included; revisions will be made based on these comments.
• Noise/Vibration Report:
Background Review, Project Meetings,and Coordination:CONSULTANT will review
relevant Project materials,background information,guidelines and policies that are
applicable to the Project prior to site visit in support of the noise/vibration technical
study.
Noise Monitoring Survey: It is anticipated that existing noise levels in the vicinity of the
Project alignment are dominated by traffic traveling along 1-580,which is located just
south of the Project alignment. Noise measurements will be conducted at noise
sensitive receptor locations adjacent to the Project alignment. Noise levels will be
monitored during daytime,evening,and nighttime periods at representative locations
adjacent to the study area in order to establish baseline noise levels along the corridor
(long-term measurements).Attended measurements would be conducted over short-
term periods of 10 to 15 minutes.Traffic conditions on existing roadway segments
would be monitored during short-term measurements through vehicle counts and
speed estimates.Using these data,day/night noise levels(Ldn)would be identified at
each location.The noise measurement sites would be selected according to the
distribution of noise-sensitive receptors. Review of the Project vicinity map and aerial
photography of the area shows that there are few noise sensitive receptors along the
proposed roadway extension alignment;therefore,the noise monitoring survey will
include 1 to 2 long-term and 3 to 4 short-term noise measurement locations.
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Traffic Noise Modeling:Traffic noise modeling will be used to calculate existing,existing
plus project,and future with project traffic noise levels. Modeling will be conducted
using either FHWA's Traffic Noise Model(TNM)or SoundPLAN with the TNM calculation
module selected.The model will be calibrated to measured conditions using existing
topography and roadway alignment of 1-580,which is anticipated to be the primary
noise source in the area. Future traffic noise levels will be predicted taking into account
future traffic volumes,lane configurations,and speeds along both 1-580 and the
proposed roadway extension.
Identify Noise Impacts and Mitigation Measures:A significant noise impact would occur
if noise levels are projected to substantially increase at a noise sensitive receptor or
exceed the thresholds identified in the General Plan.The primary test for a road
improvement project under CEQA is the substantial increase test.This assessment will
be completed by comparing existing noise levels with the Project to existing noise levels
without the Project at existing noise sensitive locations. The potential short-term noise
and vibration impacts resulting from construction will be assessed and identified.
Measures to reduce noise levels would be recommended where significant noise
impacts are identified.The feasibility or effectiveness of noise barriers and quieter
pavement would be evaluated through traffic noise modeling.
Preparation of Noise Technical Report: In accordance with applicable CEQA guidelines,a
technical noise and vibration report,suitable for use in completion of the environmental
document,will be prepared that addresses noise and vibration impacts.
Response to one set of internal comments and one set from CITY on the administrative
draft of the report are included;revisions will be made based on these comments.
Other Required EIR Analyses
Cumulative Impacts:The analysis of cumulative impacts will be based on Section 15130 of
the CEQA Guidelines.According to CEQA,a cumulative impact would occur if the effects of
the project(which alone may not result in significant impacts)cause a significant
environmental impact when taken in combination with the effects of other ongoing and
reasonably foreseeable projects in the area. The cumulative analysis scenario will be based
on future development in the project area and will use either a list provided by the CITY of
current, planned and reasonably foreseeable future projects,or an agreed calculation of the
buildout associated with the CITY's General Plan.
The EIR will evaluate whether there are significant cumulative impacts associated with
development of the project area,and whether the project's contribution to a significant
cumulative impact would be substantial("cumulatively considerable"). In general,a
project's contribution to a cumulative impact is determined not to be cumulatively
considerable if the project is required to implement or fund its"fair share"of mitigation
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measures designed to alleviate the cumulative impact.The EIR will provide a discussion of
any reasonably feasible options for mitigating or avoiding the project's contribution to any
significant cumulative impacts.
Alternatives to the Project:Alternatives to the project are anticipated to include the No
Project Alternative(required by CEQA)and two development scenarios that will avoid
significant impacts related to the project.These scenarios could involve different design
changes(as supported with the work under Task C), a reduction in the total development
on the project site or an alternative location/alignment(unless considered and rejected as
infeasible). It will be important that these alternatives be reasonable,feasible,and meet the
basic objectives of the project.The No Project Alternative will assume development of the
site according to the existing general plan land use designation and zoning for the property.
Alternatives considered but rejected,that were developed during the design phase will be
included disclosed in this chapter of the EIR.
The impacts of each alternative will be compared to those associated with the project.As
required by CEQA,the advantages and disadvantages of each alternative and the reasons for
rejecting any alternative will be discussed, including consistency with the roveconme fined
goals and objectives. In accordance with CEQA(Section 15126.6(e)(2))the
superior alternative among the two alternate development scenarios will be identified.
Effects Found N be Sig
ot to nificant:This section will list and briefly discuss the potential
impacts found to be insignificant or less-than-significant.This chapter will go through each
item on the CEQA Guidelines Appendix G checklist and direct the reader to the appropriate
EIR section for relevant issues.
Other CEQA-Required Conclusions:Pursuant to CEQA Section 15126 CEQA Required
Conclusions,the following information will be presented as applicable:
o All significant unavoidable adverse impacts,including any impacts that can be partially
mitigated,but not to less-than-significant level.
o Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes, including the irretrievable commitment
of natural resources to a project.
o The potential for growth-inducement associated with the proposed project and the
corresponding impacts.Growth inducement occurs when a project would create
substantial direct or indirect economic or population growth in the surrounding
environment.The EIR will consider whether the project would induce growth through
the removal of obstacles to growth (such as through a change in zoning or the extension
of roads or utilities into an undeveloped area)or through the generation of major new
employment or housing.
Screencheck Draft EIR
CONSULTANT will make revisions to the administrative draft EIR based on a single set of
consolidated comments.CONSULTANT o i initiating l schedule
r
the changes face-to-face
changes anges will be incorporated
go over their comments prio
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into a "Screencheck"draft that will serve as the last review draft before publication.The
screencheck draft EIR will be provided to the CITY in digital and hardcopy formats.The
digital format will show revisions in underline and redline strikeout text for ease of review.
The hardcopy screencheck draft EIR will incorporate the edits to show document overall
readability and flow. CONSULTANT will make revisions to the screencheck EIR based on a
single set of consolidated comments.
Prepare and Publish Draft EIR
CONSULTANT will incorporate any comments received on the screencheck draft EIR into the
draft EIR.CONSULTANT will prepare public notices and provide the notices for the CITY to
distribute.CONSULTANT will draft the State Clearinghouse Notice of Completion form for
CITY staff to review and sign,and will transmit 15 copies of the draft EIR to the State
Clearinghouse,with the NOC. Depending upon demand,CONSULTANT will provide
additional copies at cost.
Public Review
As described in detail under Task A.3,CONSULTANT will attend one public hearing on the
draft EIR during the public review period.CONSULTANT will assist the CITY in preparing for
the public hearing.
Administrative Final EIR
Administrative Draft Response to Comments (RTC):CONSULTANT will meet oresponding ihCITY staff
to
to review all comments received on the draft EIR and discuss the app
those comments. CONSULTANT will prepare an administrative draft RTC that responds to a
maximum of 25 individual comments (either written or received at the public hearings).We
have prepared an estimated budget for the response to comments document based on
assumptions related to the number and complexity of comments.The estimated budget for
may need to be modified based on the volume and complexity of comments received.
The administrative draft RTC will include the following chapters:
• Introduction
• List of Commenting Agencies,Organizations,and Individuals
• Response to Comments, including copies of all comment letters with numbers/lettering
associated with each separate comment and responses to individual comments. If
appropriate, master responses can be crafted to address issues raised in multiple
comments.
• Errata and Refinements to the draft EIR,this section includes changes to pages of the
draft EIR that will be reviewed by the CITY for ultimate incorporation into the reprinted
draft EIR.
• Draft Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
• Appendices,as needed.
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Screencheck Draft Response to Comments(RTC):CONSULTANT will revise the administrative
draft RTC in response to a single set of consolidated comments received from the CITY and
submit a screencheck draft RTC for review by the CITY. For ease of review,Circlepoint will
prepare this document using underline and redline strikethrough text to show changes.
Final EIR and MMRP
Final Response to Comments:CONSULTANT will incorporate final revisions from the CITY
into the RTC document. Depending upon demand, CONSULTANT will provide additional
copies at cost.The response to comments document in combination with the draft EIR will
constitute the final EIR.
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program: CONSULTANT will prepare a Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP)pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15097.
The MMRP will be prepared in the form of a spreadsheet matrix and will include all
proposed mitigation measures,the party responsible for implementation,the party
responsible for monitoring,and the monitoring action to be used to ensure compliance.The
CITY will review and provide comments on the MMRP.CONSULTANT will revise the MMRP
using redline strikeout and submit to CITY staff for final approval. CONSULTANT will finalize
the MMRP after receiving CITY comments.
Attend Public Hearings
As discussed in Tasks A.3, CONSULTANT will attend two (2) public hearings; one Planning
Commission and one City Council hearing for the certification and approval of the EIR.
CONSULTANT will assist the CITY in preparing for the hearings and will be available to
answer questions on the adequacy of the EIR.
TASK D DELIVERABLES
• NOP and Scoping Comments
• Technical Studies:
o AQ/GHG Report
o Noise/Vibration Report
o Biological Resources Report
o Cultural Resources Report
o Traffic Report(See Task E)
• Administrative Draft EIR—5 copies(1 electronic)
• Screencheck Draft EIR—2 copies(1 electronic)
• Draft EIR
o 15 copies to the State Clearinghouse
o 25 copies(1 electronic)
• Administrative Final EIR—5 copies(1 electronic)
• Final EIR—15 copies(1 electronic)
TASK D ASSUMPTIONS
• NEPA is excluded from this scope of services.
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• Preparation of a detailed wetland delineation report adequate for project permitting or
conducting a site visit with the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers to obtain verification of
jurisdictional boundaries,is excluded.
• It is assumed there is no Caltrans involvement in this Project,and that a 1/4-mile radius for the
cultural records search is acceptable.
• As the NWIC typically has a backlog of requests,a normal records search could take up to six
weeks to complete.CONSULTANT recommends/assumes a Rapid Response records search be
conducted,which will generate results within two to three weeks.Cost estimate to be
confirmed by the NWIC.
• No subsurface testing will be conducted as part of this proposal. However,under an authorized
contract amendment,any cultural resources discovered during the survey will be recorded and
evaluated for significance(California Register of Historical Resources eligibility)in accordance
with the criteria in CEQA Section 15064.5 and 36 CFR 60.4.
• It is assumed the CITY will coordinate with other agencies(i.e.,City of Dublin,City of Livermore
and the County of Alameda)to solicit comments as they seem necessary on the administrative
draft and MND). CONSULTANT will respond to one consolidated set of comments for the CITY.
• No special status species surveys or permitting is assumed during the preparation of the EIR.
• The scope of services does not include permitting consultation with agencies.
• Mitigation measures to be described in the biological report will be of sufficient detail for CEQA
review purposes. However,preparation of detailed habitat mitigation plans,should such plans
be necessary in the future,and identification of mitigation sites(e.g.,for special-status species'
habitat)is not included within this scope of work.
• This scope does not include conditions of agency permits and approvals, including the biological
opinion and incidental take permit that may result in survey of monitoring needs. If such
approvals contain additional requirements,we would be happy to perform those services and
bill them on an hourly basis,or provide a separate proposal for those services.
• CITY will distribute the Notice of Intent to Adopt to mailing list developed under Task A.3(Public
Meeting),and all other interested parties or stakeholders.
• It is difficult to assess the efforts required to respond to comments received on the draft EIR by
the public and agencies. The budget allocated for this optional task assumes a task-effort to
respond to comments received on the draft EIR("Response to Comments/Final EIR"). If the
volume and types of comments received exceed the hours allocated for this task,an augment
may be required to address the comments.
• CONSULTANT assumes that the proposed alignment would not change significantly from the one
analyzed in the EIR.
• CONSULTANT assumes that no new technical studies or additional analysis will be required for
the preparation for the EIR or as result of comments received during the scoping and public
review period.
TASK D OPTIONAL/ADDITIONAL SERVICES
• Public Hearing Meeting
• Recordation of Protected Resources—Architectural Resources
• Recordation of Protected Resources—Archaeological Sites or Resources
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E. TASK E: DEVELOP ULTIMATE ROADWAY CAPACITY
E.1 Traffic Study
CONSULTANT will prepare a traffic study that will determine the ultimate capacity and
configuration needed to operate the Dublin Boulevard/ North Canyons Parkway Extension.
The study will involve travel demand forecasting and traffic operations to determine the
capacity requirements for the Project.
• Traffic Assumptions
Assumptions Memorandum: Based on the discussion from the kickoff meeting in Task A,
but prior to commencing with the traffic study, CONSULTANT will develop a memo
describing the approach for the traffic analysis and all assumptions for study limits, data
collection, validation, horizon years, scenarios, travel forecasting, traffic operations
analysis, and CEOA support. This memo will be circulated to the CITY for review and
comment.
Study Intersections: Based on a review of model comparison graphics (between 2040
plus project and 2040 no-project volumes), CONSULTANT assumes the following 10
intersections for analysis. The final list will be determined in coordination with CITY:
1. Airway Blvd/580 EB ramps (Livermore)
2. Airway Blvd/580 WB ramps(Livermore)
3. Airway Blvd/N.Canyons Parkway(Livermore)
4. Isabel/Portola Avenue (Livermore)
5. Doolan Road/Dublin Boulevard Ext-future intersection -(Livermore)
6. Dublin Boulevard Ext/new Access Road -future intersection (Dublin)
7. Dublin Boulevard Ext/Fallon Road -future intersection (Dublin)
8. Fallon Road/580 EB ramps (Dublin)
9. El Charro Road/580 WB ramps (Livermore)
10. Dublin Boulevard Ext/Tassajara Road (Dublin)
Alternative/Substitute Study Intersections: Other alternative intersections for
substitution in the analysis will include the following 4 intersections:
11. Portola Avenue/Mu rrieta Blvd(Livermore)
12. Isabel Ave/580 EB ramps (Livermore)
13. Isabel Ave/580 WB ramps(Livermore)
14. Dublin Boulevard Ext/Hacienda Blvd (Dublin)
Study intersections have been determined in coordination with CITY. Extending the
traffic study to cover more than 14 study intersections is considered additional work and
scope/fee can be provided upon request.
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It is assumed that available Synchro models from CITY will be provided to CONSULTANT.
CONSULTANT will stitch models together and update any necessary assumptions
including lane geometries and signal phasing.
a. Review Background Documents
Existing/Background Documentation: CONSULTANT will collect and review all land use
and background information including all relevant policies, action plans, general
plan/specific plans and traffic impact fees. The General Plans of Dublin, County, and
Livermore together with the BART to Isabel DEIR and the Isabel Avenue Station Area
Plan will be reviewed. CONSULTANT will also review the ACTC Capital Project Delivery
Plan to facilitate coordination with the 580 Freeway Corridor Management System
Project.
A listing of background documents to be provided to CONSULTANT, and/or online links
shared,by CITY will be provided by CONSULTANT at the kick-off meeting under Task A.1.
b. Existing Conditions
Counts: The purpose of this task is to describe the existing conditions in the Project
vicinity. This will establish the setting of the study area, and calibrate both travel
forecasting and traffic operations analysis models. CONSULTANT will analyze up to
fourteen (14) study intersections as listed above, during the AM and PM peak hours.
CONSULTANT will coordinate with the CITY to obtain all traffic counts from available
CITY sources. The counts are assumed to include bicycle, pedestrian, bus and truck
flows at the 14 study intersections.
If study intersection counts are not available, or the specific assumed data at each
intersection is not available,or if the CITY is interested in updated/current traffic counts
that capture recent local and regional transportation projects in the area, an optional
service has been identified for Traffic Counts for 14 Intersections. Upon written
authorization, CONSULTANT will mobilize a reputed data collection firm to collect
intersection turning movement counts at the study intersection during the AM and PM
peak periods, including bicycle, pedestrian, bus and truck flows. Additional study
intersection counts/analysis beyond 14 is considered additional work,and scope/fee can
be provided upon request.
Field Visit: A field visit will be conducted to inventory existing geometrics and
operational characteristics at the study intersections. CONSULTANT will identify existing
deficiencies in the study intersections based on operational analysis and field visit.
Accident Experience:CONSULTANT will also obtain collision records in the study area for
the most recent three years available using the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records
System (SWITRS)and document the trends.
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c. Travel Forecasting
Preliminary Forecasts for Design Constraints: Prior to the model being fully prepared for
the detailed traffic analysis, CONSULTANT will run the model and provide preliminary
forecasts with the available demand model to identify design constraints early on (under
Task B)in order to help guide the preliminary design and minimize impacts.
Development of Future Traffic Volumes: CONSULTANT proposes to use the latest
version of the Alameda CTC Countywide travel demand model with a base year of 2015
and a long range future horizon of 2040 and utilizing the latest ABAG land use
Projections (Plan Bay Area). For consistency, CONSULTANT plans to use a version that
BART recently developed for the 1-580 BART Extension to Isabel Avenue DEIR; this will
provide a reasonable model validation in the study area, and conform to any network
and zone enhancements by the BART team.
Based on information gathered, CONSULTANT will verify that the model adequately
represents the general plans and approved/pending development projects particularly
within the study corridor by reviewing all relevant background reports. CONSULTANT
will work with CITY to determine appropriate local access to the new extension using
resources like the Dublin General Plan and Fallon Village EIR, together with other more
recent studies.
The model will be used to develop existing,2025 and Cumulative (2040) traffic volumes
and conditions on the roadway segments for no-project and plus-project scenarios. The
model will be reviewed to ensure it includes all the PDA's and matches the general plans
within the study area. CONSULTANT will review the traffic analysis zones (TAZ's) in the
study corridor to ensure they are small enough to provide reasonable traffic volumes at
local crossings to the new extension. If necessary, CONSULTANT will split TAZs in the
corridor to improve traffic loading at all cross streets.
The 2040 Cumulative no-project forecasting will need to include assumptions for the
BART to Livermore Extension (BLVX) in the model. Since the BLVX EIR is currently in
process, the team will coordinate with the BLVX team prior to finalizing the forecasting
assumptions. At a minimum, the team may opt to include the most conservative
assumptions for a BART extension, most likely an Express Bus alternative; this
determination will be assessed by the CONSULTANT and closely-coordinated with the
CITY prior to proceeding with forecasting,modeling, and operational analysis.
The transit network will be current and include all transit plans for LAVTA Wheels
service. The forecasts will account for transit and highway assumptions included in the
MTC RTP and Countywide Transportation Plan, including BART extensions and 1-580
Express Lanes.
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CONSULTANT will also make incremental adjustments to the raw model forecasts to
minimize model error and improve the model prediction compared to counts. The
forecast task will include select link analysis to quantify local vs regional traffic
proportions and include sensitivity runs to ensure the traffic forecasts are reasonable
and not a product of model oscillation due to proximity to the freeway in a congested
corridor.
The validation and forecasts will be submitted electronically for review by the CITY.
CONSULTANT will then implement the model for the following horizon years and
scenarios:
• Existing
• Existing plus 4-lane project
• 2025 no-project
• 2025 plus 4-lane project
• 2040 no-project
• 2040 plus 4-lane project
• 2040 plus 6-lane project
In addition to the modeling, CONSULTANT will use a number of tools to verify the
forecasts,including:
• Select link analysis will be conducted to quantify local versus regional traffic
proportions.
• Volume difference graphics will identify diversion traffic from 1-580 and other
routes.
• Sensitivity runs will be conducted between the no-project and project scenarios to
ensure the forecasts are reasonable and not the result of model assignment
oscillation.
Traffic results will be extracted at up to 14 intersections and key segments for AM, PM
and ADT time periods, and adjusted based on existing counts to minimize model error.
The final adjusted forecasts will be used in the traffic operations analysis to conduct
level of service and identify impacts and feasible mitigations. VMT and other measures
will also be extracted to quantify the performance of the project, to satisfy recent
legislation for SB 743, and provide inputs into the CEQA document and Air, Noise and
GHG analysis. Induced demand will be accounted for using the Alameda CTC model by
varying the trip distribution assumptions between the no-project and project forecasts.
This will capture any induced demand from Livermore/County or from the San Joaquin
valley as a result of the project. However,the team has agreed to maintain the land use
assumptions constant between the no-project and project scenarios. VMT outputs will
be consistent with the II,IX,XI,XX format per SB 743 and GHG analysis requirements and
will include outputs for all scenarios for 2015, 2020,2040.
d. Traffic Operations Analysis
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