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z. SCOPE OF SERVICES Quality Control I The Michael Baker Team's Quality Control/Quality Assurance Program is a continuous process used not just at project milestones but also on a daily basis, as work flows from desk to desk, discipline to discipline, and consultant to client. Michael Baker utilizes this QC/QA program on each and every project undertaken to ensure that a high -quality product is delivered on schedule and within budget. Our approach ensures that deliverables are free of errors in accordance with the standard of care in the industry. Michael Bakers key organizational elements for QC/QA are adaptable to any project. Michael Baker has developed project -specific QC/QA plans for other clients such as Caltrans and other state and local agencies. Recognizing the design consultant's responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the plans and other design documents, Michael Baker is dedicated to its established program of strict quality assurance and control. This program assigns specific individuals to, and defines the requirements for quality control activities. QUALITY ASSURANCE o„alty Q'AI, A -or -n ce PIar3 CoIIUCI PIii !t;yORiceoaae) WORK STANDARDS I BEST PRACTICES I QUALITY AUDITS U roject Specific Quality Managment Plans Scope (PSOMPS) Schedule <--- , Qoaery Conuol Prowd�ues Budget . Quaury Assurance Reviews Schedule Management I Recognizing the need for effectively by Project Manager scheduled design oversight reviews, Michael Baker utilizes Microsoft by Independent ae%,eawer Project scheduling software to regularly monitor project costs, labor and progress. With each monthly progress report, Michael Baker will ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE submit an updated four -week horizon schedule reflecting planned work. Michael Baker will promptly notify the client of any changes in anticipated project progress and will submit an updated detailed Project Schedule to the client. To control the schedule, we use internal milestones within each activity and monitor our progress relative to these milestones. Project milestone delays due to any circumstance can be corrected early in the project by adding staff or working extra time to catch up. In addition, specific critical path items or key critical decisions that affect plan production will be identified on a continual basis to ensure the project schedule is met. This approach also allows the client to schedule staffing for its reviews in advance and avoid any rescheduling that would delay other projects. 1— ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Michael Bakers typical work program related to the preparation of environmental documentation under CEQA and NEPA is described below. Project Kick-off. The Michael Baker Team will assist the City in getting projects quickly off the starting blocks. Michael Baker will work with City staff in preparing an agenda for the kick-off meeting and will be responsible for pursuing action items identified during the course of the meeting. Based upon the kick-off meeting discussion and City direction, Michael Baker will prepare a detailed work plan and schedule for completing key milestones for project implementation. The Michael Baker Team will bring their knowledge and experience from working on similar projects to the table for discussion. Michael Baker will work with the City to determine the management and communication approach best suited for each project and the extent to which the team will convene throughout the course of the project (e.g., monthly or bi-weekly progress meetings). Project team communication protocol would be established also at this time. The kick-off meeting would be used to establish schedules and expectations of the project team and participating agencies. All available documentation and files on the project would be provided to the Michael Baker Team in order to expedite the first leg of the project - existing data review and research. Existing Data Review and Research. Following the project kick-off meeting, the Michael Baker Team will review all available data, including available engineering/feasibility studies, environmental studies, planning documents, geohydrology, and engineering studies for the study area. Michael Baker will utilize as much existing data as possible and supplement where necessary. The Michael Baker Team will identify data gaps, additional data needs, and environmental survey or assessment constraints, such as seasonal survey limitations and compatibility with the project schedule. INTERNATIONAL 19