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TABLE OF CONTENTS

About the Firm .................................................................................................................................. 3

Areas of Expertise .................................................................................................................................... 4

• Environmental Due Diligence ............................................................................................................ 5 • Site Selection and Analysis

• CEQA and NEPA Compliance ............................................................................................................ 6 • CEQA and NEPA Documentation • Mitigation Monitoring Plans • Public Process/Community Outreach

• Construction Environmental Management ......................................................................................... 8 • Permit Compliance • Construction Monitoring and Reporting • Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans

• Technical Studies .......................................................................................................... ................. 10 • Aesthetics/Visual Studies • Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas • Biological Resources • Wetland Delineation and Permitting • Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plans (HMMP) • Cultural Resources • Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) • Land Use • Noise and Vibration • Socioeconomics/Environmental Justice

Client Testimonials .............................................................................................................. ........... 13

Representative Experience ....... .................................................................................................... 15

Key Personnel ............................................................................................................................. 20

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About the Firm

UltraSystems is a leader in compliance with federal, State, and local environmental regulations governing project planning and development. As a full-service

has been serving both public and private sector clients

Our integrated permitting expertise enables us to help our transportation clients successfully meet their business objectives.

UltraSystems utilizes its broad range of experience with light rail systems, dedicated busways, bridges, street and highway improvements, airports, bus maintenance facilities, ports and marinas to preparelegally defensible environmental documents and technicalstudies in compliance with CEQA and NEPA guidelines.

The preparation and review of CEQA and NEPA documents is our core service at UltraSystems. This expertise involves coordination with local, State, federal, and other governmental agencies; management of public participation programs; issuance of required legal notices; and incorporation of the document into the overall planning process. UltraSystems works closely with the staff of lead

compliance, per government code requirements.

Our areas of expertise also include: environmental due diligence review, including site selection and analysis; construction environmental management; and technical s

Our reputation as a problem-solver comes from our commitment to pragmatism, technical excellence, and meticulous communication in service to our clients. UltraSystems is committed to successful project management, time management, and project delivery.

35 full-time employees and 75 independent consultants are dedicated to maintaining a small business environmental, with big business capabilities. We are committed to providing quality services that meet the needs of our clients.

“It was a pleasure working with UltraSystems on the Arlington Heights Sports Park

environmental process. Your professionalism, responsiveness and technical proficiency was

a great asset in helping the City of Riverside complete the Initial Study, MND, and other CEQA

documentation. We look forward to working with you in the future.”

Randy McDaniel, Project Manager,

City of Riverside, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services

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Areas of Expertise

We have a long and successful history of providing sustainable solutions to meet our client’s development needs. With the single objective of effectively leading our clients through the environmental entitlement process, UltraSystems offers a full range of environmental planning and management services that include the following areas of expertise: ENVIRONMENTAL DUE DILIGENCE

Site Selection and Analysis

CEQA AND NEPA COMPLIANCE

CEQA and NEPA Documentation

Mitigation and Monitoring Plans

Public Process/Community Outreach

CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Permit Compliance

Construction Monitoring and Reporting

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans

TECHNICAL STUDIESAesthetics/Visual Studies

Air Quality/Health Risk/Greenhouse Gas

Biological Resources

Jurisdictional Delineation and Permitting

Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plans (HMMPs)

Cultural Resources

Environmental Site Assessment (ESAs)

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Land Use

Noise and Vibration

Socioeconomics/Environmental Justice



Areas of Expertise | Environmental Due Diligence

site selection and analysis

UltraSystems helps its transportation clients determine the environmental regulatory risks inherent in developing specific sites under consideration. During the site selection process, UltraSystems employs its talented pool of urban and environmental planners, scientists, archaeologists, biologists, GIS specialists and other technical staff to perform a site reconnaissance of baseline environmental resources; assess environmental regulatory risk associated with developing the site or portions of the site; and outline regulatory permit and timeline requirements. Our scientists and planners routinely identify and map constraints over large areas encompassing several counties, or several states. We then prepare a report that characterizes potential resources onsite, highlights any areas of concern, and specifies anticipated regulatory requirements and associated timelines. The Environmental Due Diligence report includes recommendations, as needed, for further resource studies and agency consultation to help identify and reduce environmental issues and to comply with federal, State, and local permitting requirements. The Environmental Due Diligence report provides our transportation clients with a tool to facilitate risk management in their site selection process.



Areas of Expertise | CEQA and NEPA Compliance

cEQa and nEPa Documentation

UltraSystems is thoroughly experienced with implementing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance and is a recognized leader in the preparation of legally defensible CEQA and NEPA documentation. We routinely prepare Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), Mitigated Negative Declarations (MNDs), Initial Studies (ISs) and other CEQA documents as well as Environmental Impact Studies (EISs), Environmental Assessment (EAs), and Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSIs) for NEPA compliance.

Our diverse clients include: the Bureau of Land Management, California Public Utilities Commission, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Game, counties, cities, special districts, and utilities (i.e., Southern California Edison, Florida Power and Light, Pacific Gas and Electric, and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power).

UltraSystems offers integrated CEQA and NEPA analysis and preparation services that include project scoping, analysis, public review, findings, and project approval, such as:

• Scoping meetings, outreach meetings and public hearings• Preparation of project description, Initial Study, and Notice of Preparation• Definition and analysis of project alternatives• Preparation and distribution of draft and final documents (i.e., EIRs, EISs, MNDs, EA’s)• Response to public comments• Preparation of a mitigation and monitoring programs• Preparation of Findings of Fact/Statement of Overriding Considerations (if warranted)

UltraSystem’s technical staff is skilled in preparing EIR/EIS documentation. We use a projectteam approach, employing resource specialists with a depth of expertise in the following areas:

• Air Quality• Greenhouse Gas Emissions• Aesthetics/Visual Resources• Agricultural/Soil Resources• Biological Resources• Cultural/Paleontological Resources• Environmental Justice• Geology• Hazards and Hazardous Materials• Hydrology and Water Quality• Health and Safety• Land Use/Recreation electromagnetic fields

• Noise• Mineral Resources• Population and Housing• Public Services• Socioeconomic/Fiscal Impact• Transportation and Traffic• Utilities, Energy and Service System• Growth Inducing Impacts and Cumulative

Impacts• Monitoring Plans & Reporting• Electromagnetic interference/



Areas of Expertise | CEQA and NEPA Compliance

mitigation and monitoring Plans

UltraSystems utilizes its expertise in mitigation and monitoring planning, design, and construction to track CEQA and NEPA mitigation measures as required by State and federal guidelines. Our services include mitigation monitoring plans, coordination with agencies to determine specific responsibilities for various program elements, pre-construction surveys for sensitive species, onsite monitoring to assure compliance, and post-construction documentation of compliance with the plan. We also review proposed and existing plans to measure their effectiveness against their original intent. Our mitigation monitoring plans are designed with the objective of meeting agency approval.

Public Process/community outreach

Public input is required by NEPA and CEQA regulation. Our consultation and communication experts are experienced in working with numerous stakeholders to bring large, complex projects to successful completion. Specific expertise includes:

• Preparation, implementation and management of the public process, including community relations strategies and community involvement

• Create community presentation materials and communication tools• Develop and maintaining mailing lists for notices• Facilitation and public workshop management• Conduct or moderate meetings and discussions• Assure appropriate supply of hand-outs and collateral materials• Provide translated written materials into appropriate languages• Record comments and summarize workshops and meetings• Property owner consultation• Key stakeholder and media liaison• Public relations management



Areas of Expertise | Construction Environmental Management

Permit compliance

UltraSystems develops permit compliance management programs tailored to the size and complexity of the project, to ensure that our clients are in compliance with federal, State, and local environmental regulations before, during, and after construction activities. We strategically assess required permits, establish effective working relationships with agency representatives, meet scheduled application deadlines, and expedite application reviews. We routinely assist our clients in obtaining and adhering to pre-construction, construction, and post-construction requirements for the following environmental permits and approvals:

• CEQA and NEPA Mitigation Monitoring Plans• Section 7 Threatened and Endangered Species• Section 10 Water Crossings• Section 404 and 401 Wetlands/Waters of the U.S.• California Fish and Game Code Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Permit• Section 101 National Historic Preservation Act – Native American Consultation• Section 106 National Historic Preservation Act – Cultural Resources• Title V Operating Permit – Air Quality• Air Pollution Control District Authority to Construct Permit• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)• Spill Prevention, Containment, and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC)• California Coastal Development Permit

construction monitoring and reporting

We work with our clients to ensure construction compliance with federal, State, and local regulations, including but not limited to, air quality, biological resources (i.e., sensitive habitats and species), cultural resources, encroachment permits, grading permits, noise ordinances, stormwater BMPs, and wetlands (see representative permit list above). UltraSystems provides construction staff training to comply with regulations, ensure sensitive resources are protected during construction activities, and to prepare required monitoring reports for submittal to agencies, on schedule. We maintain effective communication with the agency representatives and our client, and meet scheduled monitoring deadlines, and obtain agency approval.



stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (sWPPP)

UltraSystems develops general construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) to assist clients in complying with Section 402 of the Federal Clean Water Act NPDES regulations. Every construction site that disturbs one acre or more, or is less than one acre but part of a larger common plan that would disturb one acre or more, must comply with the State of California’s General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities. The SWPPP must outline the Best Management Practices (BMPs) planned for use on the site to prevent pollutants from leaving the project site. The submission of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is required prior to the issuance of an Improvement Plan, Grading Permit or Encroachment Permit.

Areas of Expertise | Technical Studies

aesthetics/visual studies

UltraSystems conducts visual analyses to provide a basis for assessing potential project impacts in terms of NEPA and CEQA significance criteria. The assessment includes (1) an inventory of potentially sensitive viewing areas, including scenic vistas, major view corridors, historic buildings, and monuments; (2) visual simulations to show views' appearance once the project is in place; (3) identification of the project’s potential aesthetic impacts by comparison of existing views with simulations and in associationwith land use regulations; and (4) evaluation of mitigation measures or revised design features, if significant impacts are identified. UltraSystems' aesthetic/visual studies meet resource agency guidelines and NEPA and CEQA regulations.

air Quality/greenhouse gas

UltraSystems provides a wide range of air quality regulatory and compliance services. Our staff experience encompasses a variety of source types, ranging from minor source permitting and compliance issues to major source permitting and refined impact analysis. Our air quality assessments analyze the potential for air quality impacts resulting from the planned development and propose mitigation measures to offset potentially significant impacts, as necessary. Assessments include:

• Potential short-term construction emissions as well as long-term operational related emissions based on proposed land use and the project traffic study.

• Regional air quality and land use assumptions and evaluation of potential for carbon monoxide (CO) “hotspots” to nearby existing and future sensitive receptors.

UltraSystems’ air quality services also include analysis of greenhouses gases (GHG) per Assembly Bill (AB) 32 (Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006), including:




• Preparing baseline and ongoing inventories of direct and indirect GHG emissions

• Complying with Air Resources Board mandatory reporting requirements (for stationary combustion sources emitting over 25,000 metric tons of CO2 per year, or co-generation/electric power facilities with a total generating capacity of at least 1 MW that emit 2,500 metric tons of CO2 or more per year)

• Developing customized software so that you can update your inventory every year

• Formulating strategies for decreasing your carbon footprint• Keeping you up-to-date on changing GHG regulations and

programs

Biological Resources

UltraSystems’ biological resource staff provide expertise in vegetation and habitat mapping, habitat evaluation, wildlife and plant surveys. Our staff is experienced at general habitat surveys and special species surveys, including federal and state-listed threatened and endangered species, and those directed by regional multispecies habitat conservation plans (i.e., Western Mojave Habitat Conservation Plan, Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan [MSHCP], Western Riverside County MSHCP). UltraSystems’ biological staff have performed habitat and species surveys, construction monitoring, and permitting throughout California and have dealt with the requirements of a wide range of federal, State, and local permitting authorities.

Wetland Delineation and Permitting

UltraSystems provides expertise in delineating wetlands in compliance with Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act, regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and Section 1602 of the California Fish and Game Code, regulated by the California Department of Fish and

high water mark (OHWM) and the methodology in the USACE 1987 wetland delineation manual. This methodology requires that a jurisdictional wetland contain hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and appropriate hydrology. CDFG jurisdiction is determined by the presence of hydrophytic

of these jurisdictions and to calculate impacts associated with project development. From there, we prepare a jurisdictional delineation report describing baseline conditions and analysis of potential project impacts to each jurisdictional feature, including methods, results, and graphics depicting the approximate size and location of any jurisdictional areas. The report is consistent with the requirements of USACE and CDFG and is the necessary documentation for developing and processing Section 401 and 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act permits and obtaining a Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreement.




habitat mitigation and monitoring Plans

UltraSystems prepares Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Proposals (HMMPs) for projects requiring habitat restoration to mitigate impacts to biological resources and wetlands as required to comply with resource agency authorizations (i.e., USACE, RWQCB, CDFG, USFW. The HMMP involves a detailed description of baseline biological resources and the environmental setting, existing functions and values of the affected areas, mitigation goals and strategies, implementation plan, performance criteria, maintenance and monitoring specifications and contingency plans. The HMMP also describes site preparation activities, such as amending and redistributing topsoil, seeding and planting, and provides recommendations for temporary irrigation systems and fencing, including detailed construction drawings and specifications. Installation methods, maintenance procedures, and performance monitoring and reporting requirements are defined in the report, with the objective of achieving the overall goals and performance standards of the habitat restoration activity.

cultural resources

UltraSystems cultural resource capabilities include archaeological and historic site identification and evaluation, mitigation design and implementation, construction monitoring and compliance, and all aspects of regulatory compliance support. We assist our clients in regulatory compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and other State environmental assessment laws and regulations. We also have extensive experience with Native American consultation.

Environmental site assessment

UltraSystems provides Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) services related to the identification of hazardous materials, including Phase I Environmental Due Diligence and Phase II Site Characterization Studies. Some of these assessments are included as part of the CEQA and NEPA process and many are performed for on-going businesses or property ownership transfers.




geographic information systems (gis)

UltraSystems utilizes spatial analysis and mapping techniques to record significant features of the project study area, such as biological resources, land use coverage, topography, hydrology, geology, and artifact densities. Our GIS capabilities enable us to locate, record, and present significant amounts of project data and perform sophisticated modeling and spatial analysis to guide decision-making in site development.

land use

UltraSystems’ land use planners routinely assess land use characteristics of the project site and vicinity, local comprehensive land use designations and zoning, plans and policies, and the project’s conformance with applicable plans and policies for compliance with resource agency requirements and NEPA and CEQA guidelines. We provide an assessment of proposed land use changes, land use compatibility issues, short-term construction impacts, and cumulative impacts associated with long-term land use trends in the project area.

noise and vibration

During the planning, construction and operations phases, our noise experts quantify and evaluate the noise and vibration generated by facilities as well as their impact on nearby homes, schools, hospitals and other sensitive receptors. Throughout the life of a project, we ensure compliance with the applicable legislation, standards, guidelines and project specifications. Our noise services include:

• Noise contour mapping• Noise modeling and monitoring• Noise source compliance testing• Design of noise abatement measures• Exposure criteria, standards and regulations• Compliance during construction• Noise complaint investigation

socioeconomics/Environmental Justice

UltraSystems performs regional economic impact analyses of project sites using the Economic Impact Forecast System (EIFS). Our specialists collect socioeconomic data (e.g., population, employment, housing, tax base, etc.) and perform the required socioeconomic impact analyses using the EIFS impact models. The analysis examines the effects of the proposed project on the availability of local housing and local infrastructure (i.e., traffic, school, hospitals, municipal services, etc.), as well as effects on population, short- and long-term employment, housing demand and availability, and the tax base. In addition, to comply with Executive Order 12898 for environmental justice, UltraSystems routinely assesses project impacts on minority or low-income populations in the project area.









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Client Testimonials

UltraSystems is proud to present a few recent testimonials from clients expressing their appreciation for our services.

“I want to take my hat off to you and your team. Completing these reports and submitting them on time is a huge milestone for our entire High-Speed Train Anaheim-to-Los Angeles team!”

“It was a pleasure working with UltraSystems on the Arlington Heights Sports Park environmental

helping the City of Riverside complete the Initial Study, MND, and other CEQA documentation. We look forward to working with you in the future.”

Randy McDaniel, Project Manager, City of Riverside, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department

“I will personally make sure that the hard work and effort that UltraSystems has shown with the

Vinh Tran, P.E., Civil Engineer, Project Management, RDMD\County of Orange

“Betsy, indeed it was a pleasure working with you and the staff of UltraSystems over the last three years. You folks did a very good job for us under the ENO70 contract. You were always

facilitating Metro’s construction program. I will look forward to the opportunity to work with you again in the future.”

Carl Peter Ripaldi, Principal Environmental Specialist, Metropolitan Transportation Authority

“I really appreciate the hard work and the quality of work that you and your staff at UltraSystems do. Over the past few years I have been very impressed with UltraSystems’ work ethics, comprehensiveness, thoroughness of documents, and responsiveness to clients’ and communities’ needs (note that this observation includes my tenure at LAUSD as well, where we worked on several of the district’s new schools projects). Hopefully we will get to work more on some of our up-coming projects within the downtown area, as you guys were very much involved with preparation of most

and other redevelopment projects within the City.”

Dr. Robert Manford, Senior Planner, Environmental Review Unit, Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles

David Thomson, P.E., VIce President STV Incorporated



Client Testimonials

“Throughout the years and the numerous projects that you and your staff have worked on for our Department, it has always been a great working relationship. I genuinely respect your technical knowledge and professionalism in the outstanding work that was provided. I look forward to continued success in working together on future projects.”

Sarah D. Scott, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Programs Development Division

“Once provided with the Notice to Proceed, UltraSystems performed their environmental services with minimal technical direction from W.G. Zimmerman Engineering personnel. All work was performed as required in a method that promoted accuracy, responsiveness, cost-effectiveness, and timely Caltrans approval for projects with Federal Funding. UltraSystems' personnel provided effective communication throughout the project duration and answered any questions from W.G. Zimmerman Engineering, Inc. Staff in a complete and satisfactory manner.”

Bill Zimmerman, P.E., T.E., PTOE, President, W. G. Zimmerman Engineering

“It is with great pleasure that I provide this letter in testament of the services provided by yourstaff. I have worked with UltraSystems since you first founded your company, and althoughsome of your staff has changed over the years, customer service has never faltered. For thisreason and others, I have never hesitated to recommend your firm to my California clients. Ihave found your fees to be competitive, your product deliverables always on time, and issues orquestions to be promptly and professionally addressed.”

Ian E. Hattie, M.Sc., Associate, AMEC

“The performance of the work has been outstanding, and I have found that the technical staff at UltraSystems were very thorough in preparing our work products and were easy to work with on all of the assigned projects. We appreciate UltraSystems ability to easily transition when circumstances change as flexibility is a key element to maintaining momentum. I would highly recommend their services to other transit agencies.”

Randy Floyd, Executive Director, Antelope Valley Transit Authority

“UltraSystems Environmental, Inc. (UltraSystems) has provided environmental documentation and report preparation services on behalf of CNC Engineering (CNC) for civil and transportation projects. As the Project Manager, I worked directly with UltraSystems on processing NEPA documents, biological assessments, paleontology assessments and on site performance review, to our transportation and civil projects. I wish to communicate that UltraSystems has provided work products and delivery of project tasks that have consistently exceeded the contractual requirements stipulated by CNC.”

Sean Nazarie, P.E, Director of Engineering, CNC









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Representative Experience

Ultrasystems has been serving its diverse public and private sector clients with environmental planning and permitting solutions for over 16 years. Our services are tailored to meet our individual client’s project needs, from environmental impact assessment and permitting to resource management and planning, community planning, economics and applied social sciences, and information technology. UltraSystems’ clients come to us with project challenges at a variety of scales — no task is too small or too big; our professional services are designed to meet your needs.

Our project experience spans wind and solar development, energy conveyance, schools/colleges, marinas/ports, urban landfills, brownfields, infrastructure/bridges, stations/railroads, dedicated busways, street improvements, public works, airports, redevelopment, parks/recreation facilities, business parks, churches, corporate headquarters, distribution/warehouses, transit villages, hospitality/timeshares, master plan communities, regional community centers, health care/hospitals, entertainment complexes, golf course development, research development campus, historical renovations, water, retail, recreational, residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and other infrastructure-related projects.

As such, we are experts in navigating a breadth of environmental programs, policies, and regulations with technical aptitude. Please review our representative project experience for a taste of what we do.


Representative Transportation Project Experience

Client/Location Project Scope of Work Performed TRANSIT / GOODS MOVEMENT / PLANNING

California High-Speed Rail Authority, Orange and Los Angeles Counties, CA

Orange County to Los Angeles County Segment

Contributed to Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR). Conducted technical studies (existing baseline), including air quality, biological, and cultural surveys. Prepared scoping documents and Agency Involvement Plans.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro), Los Angeles, CA

On-Call Environmental Services for over 42Task Orders, including:

� Eastside Light Rail � Orange Line � Red Line

Prepared all necessary studies, including but not limited to, compliance with CEQA and NEPA, Section 106 of the Natural Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) 404, 402, and 401 regulations, California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) Section 1602, and Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation (DOT).

Metro, c/o Hatch-Mott McDonald Crenshaw Corridor - Advanced Concept Engineering and Environmental Analysis and Permitting

Prepared technical studies for the location of the maintenance and operations facility as well as LRT design options. Provided air quality, visual, and regulatory permitting.

Metro, c/o LTK Engineering Diesel Multiple Unit Technical Feasibility of Three Rail Lines

Prepared the Environmental and Community Impact Assessment, addressed three candidate rail lines, including Ventura, Antelope Valley and San Bernardino Lines.

Metro, c/o Wilbur Smith Harbor Subdivision Passenger Transportation Operations, Technical Feasibility Analysis

Reviewed former Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad right-of-way, now owned by Metro, prior environmental documents, and provided areas of environmental concern or sensitivity for the Technical Feasibility Analysis.

Metro, Los Angeles County, CA 22-Mile Extension of the Red Line Mid-City Segment

Prepared EIS/EIR, including significant public outreach program.

Metro, Los Angeles County, CA Eastside Light Rail Transit Prepared an Initial Study (IS)/Addendum and Categorical Exclusion (CE), including air, cultural resources, noise, traffic, and visual studies, for proposed enhancements to a prior approved Project EIS/EIR.

Metro, Los Angeles County, CA San Fernando Valley Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line

Prepared biological studies, processed Section 1602, 404, and 401 permits, and performed biological monitoring activities.

Metro, Los Angeles County, CA Approximately 14-mile Orange BRT Line Prepared Final Revised EIR, analyzing additional alternative routes,in response to Court of Appeals proceedings.

Metro, Venice, Los Angeles County, CA Division 6 Bus and Maintenance Facility Soundwall

Managed engineers, geotechnical investigation, and landscape design.

Metro, Los Angeles County, CA Division 5/Van Ness Bus and Maintenance Facility and Division 7/West Hollywood Bus and Maintenance Facility

Prepared Environmental Assessment (EA)/Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Initial Study/Mitigation Negative Declaration (IS/MND).

Metro, Los Angeles County, CA Division 9 Transportation Demolition and Replacement

Prepared IS/MND.

Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), c/o APA Engineering, Orange County, CA

OCTA Chokehold Projects, 57 Freeway Northbound and 91 Freeway Eastbound, Technical Review

Technical review of Aerially Deposited Lead Survey, Hazardous Waste Initial Site Assessment, Historic Property Survey Report, and Archaeological Survey Report (HPSR and ASR), Draft Hydrology/Water Quality Study, Draft Paleontological Assessment, Draft Section 4(f) Evaluation, Draft Scenic Resource Evaluation/Visual Impact, and Draft Natural Environmental Study.

Caltrans, Los Angeles County, CA On-call services contract relating to the extension of the I-710 Freeway, and mobility improvements from Route 110 to Route 210

Involved with the Design Advisory Group (DAG), as part of the I-710 Freeway. Researched all cut and cover project in the US, technical memo prepared for Caltrans.

Pasadena Gold Line Construction, c/o HNTB

Construction-related monitoring for the Gold Line Chinatown Aerial Structure

Provided daily on-site noise monitoring during construction-related activities.

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Client/Location Project Scope of Work Performed ROADS/HIGHWAYS

Caltrans, c/o AMEC Earth and Environmental, Victorville, CA



Caltrans, c/o RBF Consulting, Coachella, Riverside County, CA



City of Camarillo, c/o W.G. Zimmerman Engineering, Inc, Ventura County, CA



City of Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA City of Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA City of Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA

City of Costa Mesa, c/o CNC Engineering, Orange County, CA



Cities of Irvine and Tustin, c/o IBI Group Cities of Irvine and Tustin, c/o IBI Group Cities of Irvine and Tustin, c/o IBI Group

City of La Habra, c/o AKM Consulting Engineers, Orange County, CA



City of La Habra, c/o CBM Consulting, Orange County, CA



City of La Mirada, c/o APA Engineering, Los Angeles, CA



City of Lynwood, c/o APA Engineering, Los Angeles County, CA



City of Moreno Valley, c/o VA Consulting, Riverside County, CA



City of Newport Beach, c/o W.G. Zimmerman Engineering, Orange County, CA



City of Newport Beach, c/o VA Consulting, Orange County, CA



City of Pomona, c/o PENCO Engineering, Los Angeles County, CA



City of Riverside, c/o VA Consulting, Riverside, CA

Magnolia Ave. Widening and Beautification Prepared the IS/MND, Caltrans Preliminary Environmental Study (PES), and technical studies, including air quality, noise, and traffic.

City of Riverside, c/o VA Consulting, Riverside, CA

Cottonwood Ave. and Elsworth Street Intersection Improvement Project

Preparation of a Categorical Exemption.

City of Seal Beach and Caltrans Distr. 12, c/o W.G. Zimmerman Engineering, Orange County, CA

Seal Beach Regional Trail, Segment III and IV, Seal Beach Blvd. to Anderson Street

Prepared the Preliminary Environmental Study (PES) and technical studies including water quality and floodplain evaluation.

County of San Bernardino, CA Fort Irwin Road Widening Project Performed biological assessment, protocol surveys, jurisdictional delineation, waters/wetlands permits, and USFS management indicator species report/biological evaluation.

San Bernardino Associated Governments, San Bernardino County, CA

US-395 Realignment Prepared Program EIR and Constraints Analysis.All Technical Studies completed; project was shelved due to political concerns.



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Client/Location Project Scope of Work Performed BRIDGES/SEISMIC RETROFITS

Metro, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA

Sepulveda Dam Recreation Area Bridge Prepared biological assessment and obtained Section 1602, 404, NPDES 402, 401 and LACFC permits.

City of Los Angeles, c/o HNTB Los Angeles County, CA

Soto Street Bridge Widening Prepared Caltrans Preliminary Environmental Study (PES), CEQA and NEPA categorical exemptions.


State Street Overhead Bridge Widening Prepared Caltrans Initial Site Assessment.


Tampa Avenue Bridge over the Los Angeles River Widening

Prepared Caltrans Preliminary Environmental Study (PES), CEQA and NEPA Categorical Exemptions and Permit Applications.

City of Los Angeles, c/o MGE Engineering, Los Angeles, CA

Lindley Avenue Bridge Widening Prepared Caltrans Preliminary Environmental Study (PES), CEQA and NEPA Categorical Exemptions.

City of Los Angeles, c/o Willdan, Los Angeles, CA

Vermont Avenue Overcrossing at US 101 Widening

Prepared Caltrans Preliminary Environmental Study (PES), CEQA and NEPA categorical exemptions.

City of Moreno Valley, c/o VA Consulting, Riverside, CA

Heacock Street Bridge Replacement Prepared IS/MND and technical studies, including air quality, biological, and noise surveys.

City of Riverside, c/o Dokken Engineering, Riverside, CA

Van Buren Bridge Replacement Prepared Habitat Restoration Plan and implemented the Plan.

City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, CA

Sierra Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation - Historic Bridge structure

Prepared IS/MND and technical studies, including air quality, biological, cultural, noise surveys, and Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA).

County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works(LACDPW), Los Angeles, CA

On-Call Environmental Documentation and Regulatory Permitting (Since 95)

Prepared ISs, technical studies, public facilitation, permit applications, special studies, field activities, and regulatory hearings.

LACDPW, Los Angeles, CA Biological Monitoring - Long-termFoothill Blvd. over San Gabriel River Artesia Blvd. over Los Angeles River Aliso Canyon Road over Gleason Canyon Creek

Provided long-term biological monitoring for bats and bird exclusion activities during nesting season. Wrap of bridge structures Bat surveys at 8 bridge sites. Archaeological Monitoring support services.

County of Los Angeles, CA Revision to Los Angeles and Kern Counties boundary line -75 parcels/ 1,531 acres affected

Prepared IS/MND and technical studies, including air quality, biological, cultural, and noise surveys.

County of Orange, CA c/o KPFF Pedestrian Bridge at Modjeska House Preparation of an IS/MND and technical studies, including air quality, biological, and cultural resources.

OCTA, c/o Kimley-Horn Associates, Orange County, CA

Removal of Santa Ana River Crossings Project - Cities of Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, and Newport Beach

Prepared Screencheck, Draft and Final Program EIR, biological surveys, and obtained 1602, 404, and 401 permits.

County of San Bernardino, c/o LAN Engineering, CA

Glen Helen Parkway Grade Separation

Prepared biological technical studies, including a biological constraints analysis, biological survey, rare plant survey, focused wildlife surveys, vegetation classification and mapping, jurisdictional delineation, Natural Environmental Study (per Caltrans standards), and Section 7 consultation per the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

OCTA, c/o Parsons, Orange County, CA

San Juan Creek and Camino Capistrano Interchange Improvements

Preparation of Natural Environmental Study (NES), biological surveys, wetland delineation and regulatory permitting with Corp, RWQCB, and CDFG.


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