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City of Huntington Beach
File #: 21-584 MEETING DATE: 9/7/2021
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Sean Crumby, Director of Public Works
Subject:
Approve and authorize execution of a Professional Services Contract with Sam Schwartz
Engineering. DPC for the City's Mobility Plan: and, approve appropriation of funds
Statement of Issue:
The Public Works Department seeks to secure a consulting firm that will help the city develop a City
Mobility Plan. This Mobility Plan will help the City plan the future of our transportation system to best
serve the residents, workers, businesses and millions of visitors who will travel within Huntington
Beach. The consultant selected for this project will use industry best practices and develop concrete
actions for the City to evolve from our existing mobility system to one where we will best integrate
new technologies and maximize use of infrastructure and public space. This work will result in both
short-term and long-term recommendations to address mobility gaps across the City.
Financial Impact:
After coordinating a comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, Sam Schwartz Engineering
was identified as the recommended firm to help the City develop its mobility plan. The recommended
contract cost for this effort is $323,000, and funding is available in the Infrastructure Fund
undesignated fund balance.
Recommended Action:
A) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute, "Professional Services Contract
Between the City of Huntington Beach and Sam Schwartz Engineering, DPC for the City's Mobility
Plan.' in an amount not to exceed $323,000; and,
B) Appropriate funding in the amount of$323,000 from the Infrastructure Fund undesignated fund
balance to account 31485201.69365.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not authorize the proposed contract and forgo the City's Mobility Plan.
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Analysis:
On April 19, 2021 , the City advertised a Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop the City's Mobility
Plan. Proposals were requested and submitted in compliance with Chapter 3.03 of the Huntington
Beach Municipal Code and three (3) proposals were received. In accordance with qualifications-
based selected procurement per the Federal "Brooks Act," State SB 419, and the City of Huntington
Beach Municipal Code Section 3.03 "Professional Services," the Public Works Department
established a review board. Each firm submitted a proposal indicating their category of expertise.
Proposals were then evaluated and ranked by the review board.
Staff negotiated the scope and price with the top ranked firm, Sam Schwartz Engineering. Schwartz
is at the forefront of the industry in applying innovative, data-driven analyses to understand how the
existing transportation system can be enhanced through emerging technology.
The team has local and national experience in creating an actionable plan and providing
implementable roadmaps that integrate traditional transportation modes with new mobility
technologies and service models. Their past work includes Seattle DOT New Mobility Playbook, City
of Los Angeles Urban Mobility in a Digital Age, and City of San Jose's Emerging Mobility Study,
Access, and Mobility Plan.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable. Any projects in the future will comply with all environmental laws (including CEQA)
and have details presented with those actions.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Infrastructure & Parks
Attachment(s):
1. RFP Award Analysis
2. Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Sam Schwartz
Engineering, DPC for the City's Mobility Plan
3. Certificate of Insurance
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEI-N1
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON 13EACI-I AND
SAM SCH`vVARTZ ENGINEEE'RING, DPC
FOR
IMOBILITY INIPLEMENTA"IION1 PLAN
THIS AGREEMENT (°Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the City of
I-luntington Beach, a municipal corporation of the State of California. hereinafter referred to as
"CITY." and Sam Schwartz Engineering, DPC. hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT."
WHEREAS, CITY desires to engage the services ol' a consultant to create a Mobility
Implementation Plan: and
Pursuant to documentation on file in the office of the City Clerk, the provisions of the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code, Chapter 3.03, relating to procurement of professional service
contracts have been complied with: and
CONSULTANT has been selected to perform these services,
NOW. THERI"FORE. it is agreed by CITY and CONSULTANT as follows:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICE'S
CONSULTANT shall provide all services as described in Exhibit "A," which is
attached hereto and incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. 'These services shall
sometimes hereinafter be referred to as the "PROJECT."
CONSULTANT hereby designates Joe lacobucci who shall represent it and be its
sole contact and agent in all consultations with CITY during the performance of this Agreement.
2. CITY STAFF ASSISTANCE
CITY shall assign a staff coordinator to work directly with CONSULTANT in the
performance of this Agreement.
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3. TERM. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
Time is of the essence of this Agreement. The services of CONSULTANT are to
commence on AI02�t_ (the "Commencement Date"). This Agreement
shall automatically terminate three (3) years from the Commencement Date, unless extended or
sooner terminated as provided herein. All tasks specified in Exhibit "A" shall be completed no
later than three years from the Commencement Date. The time for performance of the tasks
identified in Exhibit "A" are generally to be shown in Exhibit "A." This schedule may be
amended to benefit the PROJECT if mutually agreed to in writing by CITY and CONSULTANT.
In the event the Commencement Date precedes the Effective Date, CONSULTANT
shall be bound by all terms and conditions as provided herein.
4. COMPENSATION
In consideration of the performance of the services described herein, CITY agrees to
pay CONSULTANT on a time and materials basis at the rates specified in Exhibit "B," which is
attached hereto and incorporated by reference into this Agreement, a fee, including all costs and
expenses, not to exceed Three Hundred Twenty Three Dollars ($323,000.00).
5. EXTRA WORK
In the event CITY requires additional services not included in Exhibit "A" or
changes in the scope of services described in Exhibit "A," CONSULTANT will undertake such
work only after receiving written authorization from CITY. Additional compensation for such extra
work shall be allowed only if the prior written approval of CITY is obtained.
6. METHOD OF PAYMENT
CONSULTANT shall be paid pursuant to the terms of Exhibit "B."
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7. DISPOSITION 01, PLANS, ESTIMATES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
CONSULTANT agrees that title to all materials prepared hereunder, including,
without limitation, all original drawings, designs, reports, both field and oflice notices, calculations,
computer code, language, data or programs, maps, memoranda, letters and other documents, shall
belong to CITY. and CONSULTANT shall turn these materials over to CITY upon expiration or
termination of this Agreement or upon PROJECT completion, whichever shall occur first. These
materials may be used by CITY as it sees fit.
S. HOLD HARMLESS
A. CONSULTANT hereby agrees to protect, defend. indemnify and hold
harmless CITY. its officers, elected or appointed officials, employees, agents and volunteers from
and against any and all claims. damages, losses, expenses, judgments. demands and defense costs
(including, without limitation, costs and fees of litigation of every nature or liability of any kind or
nature) arising out of or in connection with CONSULTANT's (or CONSULTANT's subcontractors,
if any) negligent (or alleged negligent) performance of this Agreement or its failure to comply with
any of its obligations contained in this Agreement by CONSULTANT, its officers, agents or
employees except such loss or damage which was caused by the sole negligence or willful
misconduct of CITY. CONSULTANT will conduct all defense at its sole cost and expense and
CITY shall approve selection of CONSULTANT's counsel. This indemnity shall apply to all
claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits
do not act as limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by CONSULTANT.
13. To the extent that CONSULTANT performs "Design Professional Services' within
the meaning of Civil Code Section 2782.8. then the following Hold Harmless provision applies in
place of subsection A above:
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"CONSULTANT hereby agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless
CITY and its officers, elected or appointed officials, employees, agents and volunteers, from and
against any and all claims, damages, losses, expenses, demands and defense costs (including,
without limitation, costs and fees of litigation of every nature or liability of any kind or nature) to
the extent that the claims against CONSULTANT arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence,
recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT. In no event shall the cost to defend charged
to CONSULTANT exceed CONSULTANT's proportionate percentage of fault. However.
notwithstanding the previous sentence, in the event one or more other defendants to the claims
and/or litigation is unable to pay its share of defense costs due to bankruptcy or dissolution of the
business. CONSULTANT shall meet and confer with CITY and other defendants regarding unpaid
defense costs. The duty to indemnify, includine the duty and the cost to defend. is limited as
provided in California Civil Code Section 2782.8.
C. Regardless of whether subparagraph A or B applies, CITY shall be reimbursed by
CONSULTANT for all costs and attorney's fees incurred by CITY in enforcing this obligation.
This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies
are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be
provided by CONSULTANT.
9. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE-'
CONSULTANT shall obtain and furnish to CITY a professional liability insurance
policy covering the work performed by it hereunder. This policy shall provide coverage far
CONS ULTANT's professional liability in an amount not less than One Million Dollars
(SI..000,000.00) per occurrence and in the aggregate. "The above-mentioned insurance shall not
contain a self-insured retention without the express written consent of CITY; however an insurance
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policy "deductible" of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or less is permitted. A claims-made
policy shall be acceptable if the policy further provides that:
A. The policy retroactive date coincides with or precedes the initiation of the
scope of' work (including subsequent policies purchased as renewals or
replacements).
B. CONSULTANT shall notify CITY of circumstances or incidents that might
give rise to future claims.
CONSULTANT will make every effort to maintain similar insurance during the
required extended period ol'coverage following PROJECT completion. If insurance is terminated
for any reason, CONSULTANT agrees to purchase an extended reporting provision of at least two
(2) years to report claims arising from work perlbnmed in connection with this Agreement.
If CONSULTANT fails or refuses to produce or maintain the insurance required by
this section or fails or refuses to furnish the CITY with required proof that insurance has been
procured and is in force and paid for, the CITY shall have the right, at the CITY's election, to
forthwith terminate this Agreement. Such termination shall not effect Consultant's right to be paid
fur its time and materials expended prior to notification of termination. CONSULTANT waives the
right to receive compensation and agrees to indemnity the CITY for any work performed prior to
approval of insurance by the CITY.
10. CERTIFICATE Of- INSURANCE
Prior to commencing performance of the work hereunder. CONSULTANT shall
furnish to CITY a certificate of insurance subject to approval of the City Attorney evidencing the
foregoing insurance coverage as required by this Agreement; the certificate shall:
A. provide the name and policy number of each carrier and policy-
B. state that the policy is currently in force: and
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C. shall promise that such policy shall not be suspended. voided or canceled bN
either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days`
prior written notice; however, ten (10) days' prior written notice in the event
of cancellation for nonpayment of premium.
CONSULTANT shall maintain the foregoing insurance coverage in force until the
wort: under this Agreement is fully completed and accepted by CITY.
The requirement for carrying the foregoing insurance coverage shall not derogate
from CONSULTANT's defense. hold harmless and indemnification oblications as set forth in this
Agreement. CITY or its representative shall at all times have the right to demand the original or a
copy of the policy of insurance. CONSULTANT shall pay, in a prompt and timely manner, the
premiums on the insurance hereinabove required.
11. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
CONSULTANT is, and shall be, acting at all times in the performance of this
Agreement as an independent contractor herein and not as an employee of CITY. CONSULTANT
shall secure at its own cost and expense, and be responsible for any and all payment of' all taxes,
social security. state disability insurance compensation, unemployment compensation and other
payroll deductions for CONSULTANT and its officers, agents and employees and all business
licenses, if any, in connection with the PROJECT and/or the services to be performed hereunder.
12. TERMINATION OP AGREEMENT
All work required hereunder shall be performed in a good and workmanlike manner.
CITY may terminate CONSULTANT's services hereunder at any time with or without cause, and
whether or not the PROJECT is fully complete. Any termination of this Agreement by CITY shall
be made in writing, notice of which shall be delivered to CONSULTANT as provided herein. In the
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event of termination, all finished and unfinished documents, exhibits. report, and evidence shall, at
the option of CITY. become its property and shall be promptly delivered to it by CONSULTANT.
13. ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION
This Agreement is a personal service contract and the work hereunder shall not be
assigned, delegated or subcontracted by CONSULTANT to any other person or entity without the
prior express written consent of,CITY. If an assignment, delegation or subcontract is approved, all
approved assignees, delegates and subconsultants must satisfy the insurance requirements as set
forth in Sections 9 and 10 hereinabove.
14. C013YRIGI-1"TS/PA1'EN'I S
CITY shall own all rights to any patent or copyright on any work, item or material
produced as a result of this Agreement.
15. CITY EMPLOYEE'S AND OFFICIALS
CONSULTANT shall employ no CITY official nor any regular CITY employee in
the work performed pursuant to this Agreement. No officer or employee of CITY shall have any
financial interest in this Agreement in violation of the applicable provisions of the California
Government Code.
16. NOTICES
Any notices, certificates, or other communications hereunder shall be given either by
personal delivery to CONSULT.ANT's agent (as designated in Section 1 hereinabove) or to CITY as
the situation shall warrant, or by enclosing the same in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, and
depositing the same in the United States Postal Service, to the addresses specified below. CITY and
CONSULTANT may designate different addresses to which subsequent notices. certificates or
other communications will be sent by notifying the other party via personal delivery, a reputable
overnight carrier or U. S. certified mail-return receipt requested:
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TO CITY: "1-0 CONSULTANT:
City of Huntington Beach Sam Schwartz Engineering, DPC
ATTN: Ken Dills ATTN: Joe lacobucci
2000 Main Street 322 Eighth Avenue, 5Ih Floor
Huntington Beach. CA 92648 New York. NY 10001
17. CONSENT
When CITY's consent/approval is required under this Agreement, its
consent/approval for one transaction or event shall not be deemed to be a consent/approval to any
subsequent occurrence of the same or any other transaction or event.
18. MODIFICATION
No waiver or modification of any language in this Agreement shall be valid unless in
writing and duly executed by both parties.
19. SECTION 1-IEADINGS
The titles, captions, section, paragraph and subject headings, and descriptive phrases
at the beginning of the various sections in this Agreement are merely descriptive and are included
solely for convenience ofreference only and are not representative of matters included or excluded
from such provisions. and do not interpret, define, limit or describe, or construe the intent of the
parties or affect the construction or interpretation of any provision of this Agreement.
20. INTERPRETATION OF THIS AGREEMENT
The language of all parts of this Agreement shall in all cases be construed as a
whole. according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any of the parties. If any
provision of this Agreement is held by an arbitrator or court of competent jurisdiction to be
unenforceable, void, illegal or invalid, such holding shall not invalidate or affect the remaining
covenants and provisions of this Agreement. No covenant or provision shall be deemed dependent
upon any other unless so expressly provided here. As used in this Agreement, the masculine or
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neuter gender and singular or plural number shall be deemed to include the other whenever the
context so indicates or requires. Nothing contained herein shall be construed so as to require the
commission of any act contrary to law. and wherever there is any conflict between any provision
contained herein and any present or future statute. law, ordinance or regulation contrary to which
the parties have no right to contract, then the latter shall prevail, and the provision of this
Agreement which is hereby affected shall be curtailed and limited only to the extent necessary to
bring it within the requirements of the law.
21. DUPLICATE ORIGINAL_
The original of this Agreement and one or more copies hereto have been prepared
and signed in counterparts as duplicate originals, each of which so executed shall; irrespective of the
date of its execution and delivery, be deemed an original. Each duplicate original shall be deemed
an original instrument as against any party who has signed it.
22. IM\11GRA"PION
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for full compliance with the immigration and
naturalization laws of the United States and shall, in particular, comply with the provisions of the
United States Code regarding employment verification.
23. LEGAL SERVICES SUBCONTRACTING PROHIBITED
CONSULTANT and CITY agree that CITY is not liable for payment of any
subcontractor work involving legal services, and that such legal services are expressly outside the
scope of services contemplated hereunder. CONSULTANT understands that pursuant to
Hutabigron Beach C'iq, Charter Section 309, the City Attorney is the exclusive legal counsel for
CITY: and CITY shall not be liable for payment of any legat services expenses incurred by
CONSULTANT.
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24. ATTORNEY'S rlil--S
In the event suit is brought by either party to construe, interpret and/or enforce the
terms and/or provisions of this Agreement or to secure the performance hereof each party shall bear
its own attorney's fees, such that the prevailing party shall not be entitled to recover its attorney's
fees from the nonprevailing party.
25. SURVIVAL
Terms and conditions of this Agreement, which by their sense and context survive
the expiration or termination of this Agreement, shall so survive.
26. GOVERNING LAW
-I-his Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of California.
27. SIGNATORIES
Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature hereinbelow has the
power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this Agreement,
and shall indemnify- CITY fully for any injuries or damages to CITY in the event that such authority
or power is not. in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
28. ENTIRETY
The parties acknowledge and agree that they are entering into this Agreement freely
and voluntarily following extensive arm's length negotiation, and that each has had the opportunity
to consult with legal counsel prior to executing this Agreement. The parties also acknowledge and
agree that no representations, inducements, promises, agreements or warranties, oral or otherwise,
have been made by that party or anyone acting on that party's behalf, which arc not embodied in this
Agreement. and that that party has not executed this Agreement in reliance on any representation,
inducement, promise, agreement, warranty, fact or circumstance not expressly set forth in this
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Agreement. This Agreement, and the attached exhibits, contain the entire agreement between the
parties respecting the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersede all prior understandings and
agreements whether oral or in writing between the parties respecting the subject matter hereof.
29. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Agreement shall be effective on the date of its approval by the City Council.
This Agreement shall expire when terminated as provided herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by
and through their authorized officers.
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CONSULTANT,
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EXHIBIT "A"
A. STATEMENT 01 WORK: (Narrative of work to be performed)
The Consultant shall create a Mobility Implementation Plan to help prepare for and shape
new mobility options that meet the mobility needs of all people who live in, work in. and visit
Huntington Beach, and is well integrated with our sustainable transportation system. The
deliverables include: establishment of an advisory group, transportation assessment and future
projections, development of a Mobility Implementation Plan, proposed regulatory strategy, and
public engagement approach.
B. CONSUL-TANT'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
See Attached
C. CITY'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Furnish any and all relevant plans. studies. documents, or drawings to the CONSULTANT
D. WORK PROGRAM/PROJI..:CI' SCI-1EDU1_E:
As proposed in the final proposal.
EXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT "B„
Payment Schedule (Hourly Payment)
A. Flourlv Rate
CONSULTANT'S fees for such services shall be based upon the following hourly rate and
cost schedule:
"SEE ATTACHED
13. Travel Charges for time during travel are not reimbursable.
C. Billing
1 . All billing shall be done monthly in fifteen (15) minute increments and matched to
an appropriate breakdown of the time that was taken to perform that work and who
performed it.
2. Each month's bill should include a total to date. That total should provide, at a
glance, the total fees and costs incurred to date for the project.
3. A copy of memoranda, letters, reports, calculations and other documentation
prepared by CONSULTANT may be required to be submitted to CITY to
demonstrate progress toward completion of tasks. In the event CITY rejects or has
comments on any such product, CITY shall identify specific requirements for
satisfactory completion.
4. CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY an invoice for each monthly payment due.
Such invoice shall:
A) Reference this Agreement;
B) Describe the services performed.
C) Show the total amount of the payment due:
D) Include a certification by a principal member of CONS ULTANT's firm
that the work has been perforated in accordance with the provisions of this
Agreement: and
E) For all payments include an estimate of the percentage of work completed.
Upon submission of any such invoice, if CITY is satisfied that CONSULTANT is
making satisfactory progress toward completion of tasks in accordance with this
Agreement, CITY shall approve the invoice, in which event payment shall be made
within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice by CITY. Such approval shall not
be unreasonably withheld. If CITY does not approve an invoice, CITY shall notify
CONSULTANT in writing of the reasons for non-approval and the schedule of
performance set forth in Exhibit "A" may at the option of CITY be suspended until
the parties agree that past performance by CONSULTANT is in, or has been
brought into compliance, or until this Agreement has expired or is terminated as
provided herein.
5. Any billings for extra work or additional services authorized in advance and in
writing by CITY shall be invoiced separately to CITY. Such invoice shall contain
all of the information required above, and in addition shall list the hours expended
and hourly rate charged for such time. Such invoices shall be approved by CITY if
the work performed is in accordance with the extra work or additional services
requested, and if CITY is satisfied that the statement of hours worked and costs
incurred is accurate. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any
dispute between the parties concerning payment of such an invoice shall be treated
as separate and apart from the ongoing performance of' the remainder of this
Agreement.
EXH1131T "A"
A. STATEMENT OP WORK: (Narrative of work to be performed)
The Consultant shall create a Mobility Implementation Plan to help prepare for and shape
new mobility options that meet the mobility needs of all people xvho live in, work in, and visit
Huntington Beach, and is well integrated with our sustainable transportation system. The
deliverables include: establishment of an advisory group, transportation assessment and future
projections, development of a Mobility Implementation Plan, proposed regulatory strategy, and
public engagement approach.
13. CONSULTANT'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
See Attached
C. CITY'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Furnish any and all relevant plans, studies. documents, or drawings to the CONSULTANT
D. WORK PROGRAM/PROJECT SCHEDULE:
As proposed in the final proposal.
EXI-IIBIT A
Exhibit 1: Task 1 Advisory Group Topics by Meeting
Meeting Potential Agenda
Kickoff Meeting
y" �J Share project goals and City vision for mobility, present overview of
tasks and deliverables that will require Advisory Group input
G� Engagement and Existing Conditions
Review and provide feedback on public outreach approach, review
and discuss transportation assessment and future projects
Curb Management and EV Pilot
Review and discuss curb management slide deck and draft list of
short- and long-term actions; review and discuss pilot program pro-
posal for EV charging network
Draft Plan
�} Review Plan outline and Draft and provide feedback
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02. Methodology
Task 1: Mobility Implementation Plan To assure that the right course is established
Advisory Group from the outset of the project, and through-
Moving forward in lockstep and creating a out its duration, the consultant team will use
common understanding of how the existing the first Advisory Group meeting to conduct a
City goals will manifest through the Mobility Framing Workshop. The Framing Workshop
Implementation Plan is imperative. As such, will determine the breadth of agency goals and
the consultant team will work with City staff expectations and establish how they will be
to form the Plan Advisory Group to review and communicated throughout the project.We will
provide feedback on the Plan development use the Framing Workshop to review existing
and final deliverables.The project team, led City goals,project guidelines,and checkpoints
by Toole Design, will convene key City staff and to assure that a comprehensive communica-
and Huntington Beach stakeholders as the tion plan is established.The Framing Workshop
Mobility Implementation Plan Advisory Group was key to successful emerging mobility projects
to ensure that development of the Mobility (including City DOT clients in Seattle, Miami,
Implementation Plan is integrated closely with i Los Angeles,and San Jose);we will utilize this
City goals and community needs. approach to frame the Ivey issues and constraints
at the outset of the project.
Members of the Advisory Group will be deter-
mined in collaboration with City staff.To enable ! Four additional 6o-go minute Advisory Group
in-depth conversations,we recommend no more will be held a key milestone throughout the
than ro representatives. Potential members project in order to provide critical feedback on
could include: the Plan and key deliverables. Meeting can be
> Representative from the Department of conducted via Zoom or in-person if public health
Public Works guidelines allow.All materials will be provided
at least 48 hours in advance of each meeting to
> Representative from the Huntington Beach I allow Advisory Group members to review draft
Police Department deliverables in advance.For those who cannot
> Representatives from key historically under- attend the meeting or would like to give addi-
tional input, an online feedback form can be
served communities or SB S35 disadvantaged i provided to capture additional comments.
communities like Oak View
> Representatives from transportation advo- A potential agenda for Advisory Group Topics is
cacy groups like the Orange County Bicycle included in Exhibit r on the next page.
Coalition, Orange County Transportation Deliverables:
Authority j » Facilitation of Framing Workshop and up to
> Private new mobility service providers offer- 4 city staff advisory group meetings
ing shared, micromobility and/or delivery »A city staff advisory group meeting plan
services and schedule for up to 4 meetings, includ-
> Representatives from additional local ing format and prepared materials for
groups and organizations with an interest in review by the advisory group
o mobility needs like the Huntington Beach
Downtown Business Improvement District or » Meeting notes for all city staff advisory
o the Huntington Beach School District group meetings
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Sam Schwartz I Methodology 2
Task 2: Transportation Assessment and of Cities, and OMF), to gather and record a vari-
Future Projections ety of stakeholder viewpoints relating to this
We will utilize the Framing Workshop in Task research.To that end,we anticipate holding
i to customize our approach to Task z.Task 2 is a two-hour workshop with City and Advisory
broken down into two subtasks that will estab- Group representatives, and follow-up with a digi-
lish a baseline (Task za) and then proceed with tal survey,to solicit their thoughts and additional
the Transportation Assessment (Task za).This data sources to inform this work.If available,
approach has been successful in previous engage- we'll gather feedback from the wider community
ments while allowing for a customized approach through activities in Task 7 and/or other com-
for Huntington Beach. pleted City planning efforts.
Task za Existing Conditions/Baselining:In order Task zb Transportation Assessment:Once the
to provide a plan on where Huntington Beach I consultant team establishes the existing con-
needs to go in the future, first we have to estab- ditions/baselining,we will study the operating
lish the existing conditions.The consultant team potential for new mobility services to serve resi-
will review existing plans, policies and mobil- dents,workers,and visitors.We will identify how
ity options in the City as well as the resources these services will serve as a primary component
identified in the RFP, including the Seattle for access and circulation through the City and
New Mobility Playbook, Urban Mobility in a key regional corridors.This analysis will be done
Digital Age, Harnessing the Future of Mobility, utilizing both qualitative, quantitative measures
An Urban Agenda for Autonomous Vehicles for based on market trends, spatial design con-
specific areas that can be applied to the approach straints, and temporal considerations.
for this project.The consultant team has created
two of these documents and has already con- Sam Schwartz will perform quantitative anal-
sidered the other documents as part of previous yses and modeling to understand the potential
engagements allowing for a simplified process. In markets for new and emerging modes to enhance
addition, the consultant team also recommends access and optimization in Huntington Beach
NACTO Blueprint for Autonomous Urbanism, and create greater connectivity in the region.
Driverless Future,and Urbanism Next:A These analyses will be performed to identify the
Framework for Shaping the Development of impacts and potential of shared mobility and
Autonomous Vehicles and Advancing Equity the interaction with the public transit network.
Outcomes which had involvement from core Analytical approaches will include the following:
team members.Additionally, this task will oi. Impact Analyses to understand consumer
include research on current best practices in the choice and estimate the potential market
US and international; focusing on both practical
partnerships and emerging Mobility as a Service for(a) current shared mobility services
(Maas) Programs in Finland.The consultant (carshare,bikeshare, scooter-share,ride-hail,
team will create a detailed index of the relevant public and private mass transit), (b) future
data and themes that will contribute to develop i mobility services (connected autonomous
vehicle platform companies), (c)goods/food
ing the Transportation Assessment in Task zb.
services and (d) identify the impacts of elec-
Data and publications can only reveal so much of
trification.
o Huntington Beach's mobility story—inevitably, oz. New Mobility Service Analyses will be
there will be data or knowledge gaps that our conducted to understand the impacts of
oteam will need to close.We will work with stake- emerging modes and how they correspond
holders, including City staff and the Advisory with City goals.This will be performed
a Group,as well as other resources available to the utilizing tools that we developed for the
consultant team (i.e. NACTO,National League City of Seattle and have updated for other
Sam Schwartz I Methodology 3
clients'in Miami,San Jose,Los Angeles,and SCAG,Caltrans,LA Metro) for additional data,if
Cambridge,MA.The consultant team will applicable.
provide both aggregate conclusions as well Deliverables:
as a series of pointed analysis (e.g.,beach » Existing Conditions Memorandum (for
and Pacific Coast Highway impacts) through inclusion in the Transportation Assessment
quantitative analysis and vignettes that Memorandum)
brings issues to life.
03. Infrastructure Assessment Plan will address »Transportation Assessment Data Request
the needs relating to both (a) incumbent » Draft and Final Transportation Assessment
infrastructure(roads,bike lanes,transit Technical Memorandum
hubs)and (b)digital infrastructure to facil- » Model files(excel or tableau)
itate the types of mode choice and activity
goals that align with City goals as well as Task 3: excluded per City's request
the impacts,potential for transit service
integration,and changes to transportation Task 4: Mobility Implementation Plan
infrastructure(e.g., mobility hubs,MaaS The team will develop the Mobility
applications.This work will build on our Implementation Plan.In the planning process,
current experience supporting Cavnue in several documents will be developed.
designing the first CAV corridor in Detroit.
Our Approach will build on previous mobility Task 4a MIP Matrix and MIP Outline:The proj-
projects where we have helped clients achieve ect team will first create a MIP Matrix based
a vision for emerging mobility and create on a combination of elements, including anal-
newa framework in which this vision helps achieve input and Y�in Task i,stakeholder and community
other meaningful goals,as we did in partnership scope The matrix swill identify specific
trans-from the other tasks in portation modes and technologies that hold
Sam Schwartz the most promise shift from driving alone to
worked with sustainable modes(walking,biking,transit,and
SDOT to develop carpooling)and identify how each mode serves
NEW MOBILITY N EW O K the New Mobility the principles identified in the RFP,including
Playbook,which Safe and Active Transportation,Reliability and
is
created an Efficiency,Community Character and Vitality,
y � _
actionable plan Connectedness and User Friendliness,and
ri Climate Resilience and Environmental Health.
for emerging
mobility and was The matrix will include an evaluation on pilots
responsible for and programs in short-term (e.g.,pilot projects
launching several or low-cost improvements that are under the
pilot projects. City's control)as well as long-term (e.g.,those
ddw requiring capital investment,greater regulatory
review,longer technology lead time,or signifi-
""_`;,", f� cant funding),considering potential impact vs.
ease of implementation.The MIP Matrix will be
created a few months into the project and serve
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as a living document that will evolve through
The project team will work with City staff and
ry the process.The final version will be reviewed
identify all required data sets for this analysis
° and will be prepared to leverage our existing rela-
tionships with the advisory team along with an outline of
tionships with other governmental partners(e.g., the MIP and approved prior to the creation of the
MIP.
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Task 4B MIP:Building directly from the matrix I The team will work with the City to create a
and outline,we will draft an implementation I conceptual framework and rationale for amend-
plan that provides a clear and realistic roadmap ing key regulations. Sam Schwartz and Windels
based on the specific geographic, regulatory, Marx will build on similar work including trans-
and community context of Huntington Beach. formative regulatory frameworks,the LADOT
For each proposed mobility solution we will I Taxi and FHV Study and the King County
detail the legislative, funding, right-of-way,and Regulatory Framework as part of the Seattle New
time requirements required to implement it in Mobility Playbook, where they prepared regula-
Huntington Beach,potential funding sources, tory strategies to integrate new modes into a zest
benefits and challenges (including equity and I Century Framework.Windels Marx will play a
other community impacts), how it integrates significant role,bringing experiential and legal
with or replaces existing transportation options, background related to all project tasks as well as
case studies (highlighting Huntington Beach's a wealth of best practices knowledge.
peer cities wherever possible), and narrative on Deliverables:
why it is deserving of further consideration by » Regulatory Strategy and Conceptual
the City for potential implementation.The MIP I Framework Memorandum
will be a graphic reach document that will com-
municate the findings to a variety stakehold-
ers. ofTask 7: Public Engagement Approach
Contents of the MIP are included in Exhibit 2. I Our team believes in creative, multi-stakeholder
D Industry: Specifications for agreements with approaches to problem solving with a healthy
and requirements for private mobility provid- ; dose of"radical collaboration"between public,
ers. Leveraging of private development private,and individual stakeholders and users.
D City: Policy and regulatory opportunities This requires a combination of r) in-person indi-
vidual stakeholder/group interviews, z) curated
9 Community: Community and CBO- led engaging public open houses, and 3) anonymous
initiatives and partnerships. Marketing or surveying and/or web-based feedback(which can
educational efforts be combined for maximum participation given
differing personality types and appetite for par-
Dellverables: j ticipation).
» MIP Matrix and Outline
MIP Final Plan The public engagement approach will ensure
the public is engaged during the development
MIP Technical Memorandum-Mobility and implementation and will clearly identify
Implementation Plan how improvements will meet community needs
and achieve community support.The team will
Task S: excluded per City's request ; utilize tools and a format that allow for both
Task 6: Proposed Regulatory Strategy in-person and virtual engagement so that resi-
Innovations in the transportation landscape are dents, workers, fleet owners, visitors, and other
increasingly blurring the lines between modes. community members are informed of the plan.
Therefore,any framework for regulating incum
so
bent vehicles and new mobility vehicles needs you
will deliver the plan early in the projectu are able to act on the plan and engage the
to be both nimble and insightful,to be adaptable yo
in an ever-changing transportation environ- Public. Our team will if desired.
able to support on public
o engagement events, ifdesired.
o ment. Furthermore,such a framework needs to
be grounded in contexts that meet stakeholder I Deliverables:
goals and expectations as well as the best prat- » Technical Memorandum:
G tices of existing regulations from peer cities. Engagement Plan
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Exhibit 2: The Mobility Implementation Plan
Background Chapter that includes a description summary and visualizations from
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Task 2 deliverables to provide context for the key strategies and actions that are
included in the Plan.
Data Assessment Chapter: brief chapter of the relevant data sources that current-
ly exist and were used for Task 2 analysis (i.e. curb management study) and univer-
sal data requirements and mobility data specifications
Regional strategies and actions Chapter that support new mobility options and
transportation electrification quickly and in a way that supports community goals.
> Actions Matrix shall include a detailed description with the expected time-
frame for beginning and completing the action (short, medium and long-term),
and key stakeholders (and roles) for implementing the action
> Obstacle and Risk log including measures to reduce, manage, and mitigate i
potential barriers.
> Strategy Matrix including a brief description and relative ranking of each strat-
egy or action in relation to the evaluation criteria listed in the MIP Matrix. I
> Phasing strategies including intermediate steps and enabling actions needed
in the short term to prepare for implementation of the long-term strategies
> Key Actions List that the City may need to take/pursue to enable implementa-
tion of the strategies and actions in the Plan.
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Implementation Plan to other City staff and/or the general public.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AWARD ANALYSIS
SERVICE: City Mobility Plan
SERVICE DESCRIPTION: The Consultant will create a Mobility Implementation
Plan to help prepare for and shape new mobility options that meets the mobility
needs of all people who live in, work in, and visit Huntington Beach, and is well
integrated with our sustainable transportation system. The deliverables include:
transportation assessment along with future projections, development of a Mobility
Implementation Plan, proposed regulatory strategy, and public engagement
approach.
VENDOR: Sam Schwartz Engineering, DPC
OVERALL RANKING: 1 out of 3
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS/RATERS:
1. Director of PW, 2. Deputy PW Director— Transp&Eng 3. Deputy Director Community Development
3. Transportation Manager
I. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW
Written Proposal Score: 87%
VENDOR NAME—Minimum Qualifications Review
Total Weighted Maximum
Criteria Score Score
Compliance w/RFP 44 50
Project Understanding 103 125
Qualifications 119 125
Background/Experience 46 50
Cost 97 125
References and Background 17 25
Total 426 500
II. DUE DILIGENCE REVIEW
Sam Schwartz Eng -Summary of Review
• Extensive exp. in metropolitan agencies; team
includes former city transportation and transit
professionals
Sam Schwartz Eng— Pricing
Lowest cost proposal
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VENDOR: #2
OVERALL RANKING: 2 out of 3
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS/RATERS:
2. Director of PW, 2. Deputy PW Director— Transp&Eng 3. Deputy Director Community Development
3. Transportation Manager
III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW
• Written Proposal Score: 81%
VENDOR NAME—Minimum Qualifications Review
Total Weighted Maximum
Criteria Score Score
Compliance w/RFP 45 50
Project Understanding 106 125
Qualifications 112 125
Background/Experience 45 50
Cost 81 125
References and Background 16 25
Total 405 500
IV. DUE DILIGENCE REVIEW
Vendor#2—Summary of Review
• Prior experience in HB
Vendor#2—Pricing
• Highest cost proposal
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VENDOR: #3
OVERALL RANKING: 3 out of 3
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS/RATERS:
3. Director of PW, 2. Deputy PW Director— Transp&Eng 3. Deputy Director Community Development
3. Transportation Manager
V. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW
• Written Proposal Score: 42%
VENDOR NAME—Minimum Qualifications Review
Total Weighted Maximum
Criteria Score Score
Compliance w/RFP 6 50
Project Understanding 113 125
Qualifications 41 125
Background/Experience 16 50
Cost 28 125
References and Background 7 25
Total 211 500
VI. DUE DILIGENCE REVIEW
Vendor#3-Summary of Review
• Incomplete proposal
Vendor#3 - Pricing
• Incomplete cost proposal
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Robin Estanislau, City Clerk
September 13, 2021
Sam Schwartz Engineering, DPC
Attn: Joe lacobucci
322 Eighth Avenue, 51h Floor
New York, NY 10001
Dear Mr. Schwartz:
Enclosed is a fully executed copy of the "Professional Services Contract between the
City of Huntington Beach and Sam Schwartz Engineering, DPC for Mobility
Implementation Plan" approved by the Huntington Beach City Council on September 7,
2021.
Sincerely,
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Robin Estanislau, CIVIC
City Clerk
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