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Environmental Compliance
<br />We are known for providing robust and
<br />reader -friendly documents that are practical
<br />yet defensible, and are based on current
<br />legal precedents that shape CEQA/NEPA
<br />implementation. We understand that the
<br />lead agency often has more than one
<br />option in terms of how to proceed through
<br />environmental reviews, and that CEQA/
<br />NEPA compliance may require choices
<br />based on a balance between schedule
<br />urgency, cost, community sentiment,
<br />and risk of legal challenge. Our central
<br />responsibility is providing our clients with
<br />the information needed to consider the
<br />pro's, con's and potential outcomes of all
<br />options, allowing the client to make the
<br />best and most informed choices for project
<br />and long-term success. Examples of our
<br />environmental services are presented below:
<br />• Vallecitos Water District San Elijo Hills Pump Station — Program
<br />EIR Addendum Agency Negotiations (Permit Triggers Avoided)
<br />• City of Encinitas Olivenhain Trunk Sewer Improvements Project
<br />—EIR, CEQA Technical Studies and Community Outreach
<br />• City of Menlo Park Emergency Water Supply Program — CEQA
<br />Constraints Assessment,
<br />Community Outreach, & Water Well Siting Evaluations
<br />• Oceanside Boulevard Lift Station —Alternatives Development,
<br />IS/MND, and Community Outreach
<br />Category 2. Construction Management & Inspection
<br />Since 2005, numerous municipalities and agencies throughout
<br />the region have entrusted Ardurra with their construction
<br />management (CM) and inspection needs. With an emphasis on
<br />practical, experienced, and cost-effective solutions, Ardurra offers
<br />capabilities ranging from local agency public works improvements
<br />to major water/wastewater infrastructure, transportation, and
<br />vertical building projects, as well as managing multi -project capital
<br />improvement programs.
<br />Our team has experience with a wide range of projects, including
<br />water and sewer treatment and pumping facilities, storage,
<br />pipeline installation/rehabilitation, pavement rehabilitation,
<br />sidewalk and ADA pedestrian ramp installation, drainage
<br />improvement, and streetscape revitalization involving roadway
<br />reconstruction, decorative concrete sidewalks, landscaping,
<br />irrigation, traffic signals, street lighting, and water feature
<br />construction. In addition to the types of projects mentioned above,
<br />we also provide vertical construction management and inspection
<br />on projects such as fire stations, police departments, recreation
<br />centers, and libraries.
<br />San Elijo Hills Pump Station
<br />Vallecitos Water District
<br />Our clients get successful projects and
<br />services, well -managed budgets, and
<br />thoroughly satisfied stakeholders because
<br />we work side -by -side with local and regional
<br />agency staff. This close working relationship
<br />develops collaboration with community and
<br />business stakeholders, and partners effectively
<br />with state and federal regulatory agencies.
<br />Local agencies like you get our proactive
<br />management approach, which carefully
<br />monitors program effectiveness and closely
<br />tracks work quality and cost. With these
<br />abilities and proven processes, our clients get
<br />a partner that routinely delivers multiple on -call
<br />projects under aggressive schedules and
<br />provides careful management, administration,
<br />and oversight of project development teams
<br />from inception to completion with committed
<br />and complete ownership of all aspects.
<br />We deploy time -tested procedures and best management
<br />practices for the most vital project elements, such as:
<br />• Safety
<br />• Utility coordination
<br />• Public outreach
<br />• Documentation protocol
<br />• Schedule review
<br />and communication
<br />• Measurement and payment
<br />• Quality assurance
<br />• Change management
<br />• Labor compliance
<br />• Claims avoidance
<br />• Project commissioning,
<br />• Budget and cash flow
<br />acceptance, and closeout
<br />The objective of the CM team is to achieve a quality project on
<br />time and within budget while maintaining a safe construction site.
<br />Beyond the safe job sites and practices, the second most important
<br />aspect of construction support service is documentation. All
<br />Ardurra construction personnel are well -versed in CPM scheduling,
<br />construction means and methods, web -based documentation,
<br />WATCH requirements, and Greenbook General Specifications.
<br />Our inspectors have a keen ability to understand and interpret
<br />plans and specifications and are intimately familiar with
<br />the Greenbook (Standard Specifications for Public Works
<br />Construction), Caltrans Standard Specifications, and OSHA
<br />Construction Safety Orders. They consistently follow verbal and
<br />written instructions, communicate clearly and concisely, both orally,
<br />and in writing. Clients rely on our inspectors for their ability to:
<br />Interact professionally with contractors, engineers, property
<br />owners, business owners, and the public at large.
<br />Coordinate with other City personnel.
<br />Promote quality customer service.
<br />Respond promptly and courteously to requests.
<br />ARDURRA [ q ] City of Santa Ana Water Resources Division
<br />RFP 22-002 1 May 24, 2022
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