11 Kier and Wright
PREPARED BY: James Watson
Senior Civil Engineer – Land Development
Reviewed by: Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager, Town Attorney, and Finance Director
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● (408) 354-6832
www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 08/05/2025 ITEM NO: 11
DATE: July 31, 2025
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Chris Constantin, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Authorize the Town Manager to Execute a Three-Year Agreement, with Two
One-Year Extension Options, for Consultant Services, Including Pass-
Through Surveying Services with Kier & Wright Civil Engineers & Surveyors,
Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $250,000
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Town Manager to execute a three-year agreement,
with two one-year extension options, for consultant services—
including pass-through surveying services—with Kier & Wright Civil
Engineers & Surveyors, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The adopted FY 2025–26 Parks and Public Works Operating Budget includes sufficient revenue
(Account 1115999-48615) and expenditure (Account 1115999-68615) appropriations to fund
this pass-through service contract. Surveying services related to Town-funded projects may also
be charged to Program 5202 – Engineering Development Services or to specific capital projects,
contingent on available funding.
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES:
This staff report advances the Town’s Strategic Priority of Quality Public Infrastructure by
ensuring compliance with state and local laws during parcel maintenance and modification
processes.
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BACKGROUND:
As part of its Engineering Development Services, the Town conducts mapping, map check
review, and land surveying services. The Parks and Public Works Department does not have a
Town Surveyor on staff, so these services are performed by a consultant who acts as the Town
Surveyor. This includes the review of parcel maps and final maps; legal descriptions and plats
for lot line adjustments, easement and right-of-way dedications; certificates of compliance, and
other documents for technical correctness, adherence to codes, ordinances, the Professional
Land Surveyor’s Act, and the Subdivision Map Act. The Town receives a number of complex and
occasionally invalid requests from developers seeking to create new developable lots. These
requests require technical evaluation by a qualified surveyor with expertise in land use law and
historical chain-of-title research.
DISCUSSION:
On May 15, 2025, Parks and Public Works (“PPW”) staff posted a Request for Qualifications
(“RFQ”) for Town Surveyor Services on OpenGov. The scope of the RFQ was to secure a contract
with a licensed land surveyor to serve as the Town Surveyor. California’s Subdivision Map Act
requires the Town to have a California licensed surveyor to review and approve development
maps and other land development documents. The RFQ scope also included general on-call
services to allow the Town to utilize the highest-ranked surveyor for additional needs, such as
property boundary dispute research. On June 4, 2025, the solicitation closed, resulting in the
receipt of five proposals.
Staff reviewed the five proposals and ranked the following consultants: Bellecci & Associates,
CSWST2, Kier & Wright Civil Engineers & Surveyors, Inc., and Wilsey Ham. The Town ranking
panel included the Town Engineer, PPW Superintendent, and the Town’s Senior Land
Development Engineer.
After reviewing the qualifications submitted, the panel unanimously agreed that Kier & Wright
Civil Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. was the most qualified consultant for the Town surveyor role.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the Town Council authorize the Town Manager to execute a consultant
agreement with Kier & Wright Civil Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. (Attachment 1) in an amount
not to exceed $250,000 for a three-year term, with the option for two one-year extensions.
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COORDINATION:
This report was developed in coordination with the Town Attorney, Finance Department, Parks
and Public Works Director, and Town Engineer.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
This is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required.
Attachments:
1. Agreement for Services with Kier & Wright Civil Engineers & Surveyors, Inc., with Exhibit A
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Agreement for Services
Kier & Wright Civil Engineers And Surveyors
AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
PREAMBLE
THIS AGREEMENT is dated for identification on 5th day August 2025 by and between TOWN OF
LOS GATOS, a California municipal corporation, (“Town”) and Kier & Wright Civil Engineers And
Surveyors (“Service Provider”), identified as an C Corporation and whose address is 2850 Collier
Canyon Rd, Livermore, CA 94551. This Agreement is made with reference to the following
facts.
I.RECITALS
1.1 Town sought quotations for the services described in this Agreement, and Service Provider
was found to be the lowest responsible supplier for this purchase.
1.2 Service Provider represents and affirms that it is willing to perform the desired work
pursuant to this Agreement.
1.3 Town desires to engage Service Provider to provide Town Surveyor Services.
1.4 Service Provider warrants it possesses the distinct professional skills, qualifications,
experience, and resources necessary to timely perform the services described in this
Agreement. Service Provider acknowledges Town has relied upon these warranties to retain
Service Provider.
II.AGREEMENTS
2.1 Scope of Services. Service Provider shall provide services as described in that certain
Proposal sent to the Town on June 4, 2025, which is hereby incorporated by reference and
attached as Exhibit A.
2.2 Term and Time of Performance. The effective date of this Agreement shall begin upon
execution through August 5, 2028. The term of this Agreement may be extended twice, in one-
year increments, upon mutual written consent of the parties, subject to appropriation of funds,
notwithstanding any other provision in this agreement.
2.3 Compliance with Laws. The Service Provider shall comply with all applicable laws, codes,
ordinances, and regulations of governing federal, state and local laws. Service Provider
represents and warrants to Town that it has all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of
whatsoever nature which are legally required for Service Provider to practice its
profession. Service Provider shall maintain a Town of Los Gatos business license pursuant to
Chapter 14 of the Code of the Town of Los Gatos.
2.4 Sole Responsibility. Service Provider shall be responsible for employing or engaging all
persons necessary to perform the services under this Agreement.
ATTACHMENT 1
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2.5 Information/Report Handling. All documents furnished to Service Provider by the Town
and all reports and supportive data prepared by the Service Provider under this Agreement are
the Town’s property and shall be delivered to the Town upon the completion of services or at
the Town's written request. All reports, information, data, and exhibits prepared or assembled
by Service Provider in connection with the performance of its services pursuant to this
Agreement are confidential until released by the Town to the public, and the Service Provider
shall not make any of these documents or information available to any individual or
organization not employed by the Service Provider or the Town without the written consent of
the Town before such release. The Town acknowledges that the reports to be prepared by the
Service Provider pursuant to this Agreement are for the purpose of evaluating a defined
project, and Town's use of the information contained in the reports prepared by the Service
Provider in connection with other projects shall be solely at Town's risk, unless Service Provider
expressly consents to such use in writing. Town further agrees that it will not appropriate any
methodology or technique of Service Provider which is and has been confirmed in writing by
Service Provider to be a trade secret of Service Provider.
2.6 Compensation: Compensation for services in the amount not to exceed $250,000,
inclusive of all costs. Payment shall be based upon Town approval of each task.
2.7 Billing. Billing shall be monthly by invoice within thirty (30) days of the rendering of the
service and shall be accompanied by a detailed explanation of the work performed by whom at
what rate and on what date. Also, plans, specifications, documents or other pertinent
materials shall be submitted for Town review, even if only in partial or draft form.
Payment shall be net thirty (30) days. All invoices and statements to the Town shall be
addressed as follows:
Invoices:
Town of Los Gatos
Attn: Accounts Payable
P.O. Box 655
Los Gatos, CA 95031-0655
Email (preferred): AP@losgatosca.gov
2.8 Availability of Records. Service Provider shall maintain the records supporting this billing
for not less than three years following completion of the work under this Agreement. Service
Provider shall make these records available to authorized personnel of the Town at the Service
Provider offices during business hours upon written request of the Town.
2.9 Assignability and Subcontracting. The services to be performed under this Agreement
are unique and personal to the Service Provider. No portion of these services shall be assigned
or subcontracted without the written consent of the Town.
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2.10 Independent Contractor. It is understood that the Service Provider, in the performance
of the work and services agreed to be performed, shall act as and be an independent contractor
and not an agent or employee of the Town. As an independent contractor he/she shall not
obtain any rights to retirement benefits or other benefits which accrue to Town
employee(s). With prior written consent, the Service Provider may perform some obligations
under this Agreement by subcontracting, but may not delegate ultimate responsibility for
performance or assign or transfer interests under this Agreement. Service Provider agrees to
testify in any litigation brought regarding the subject of the work to be performed under this
Agreement. Service Provider shall be compensated for its costs and expenses in preparing for,
traveling to, and testifying in such matters at its then current hourly rates of compensation,
unless such litigation is brought by Service Provider or is based on allegations of Service
Provider's negligent performance or wrongdoing.
2.11 Conflict of Interest. Service Provider understands that its professional responsibilities
are solely to the Town. The Service Provider has and shall not obtain any holding or interest
within the Town of Los Gatos. Service Provider has no business holdings or agreements with
any individual member of the Staff or management of the Town or its representatives nor shall
it enter into any such holdings or agreements. In addition, Service Provider warrants that it
does not presently and shall not acquire any direct or indirect interest adverse to those of the
Town in the subject of this Agreement, and it shall immediately disassociate itself from such an
interest, should it discover it has done so and shall, at the Town's sole discretion, divest itself of
such interest. Service Provider shall not knowingly and shall take reasonable steps to ensure
that it does not employ a person having such an interest in this performance of this
Agreement. If after employment of a person Service Provider discovers it has employed a
person with a direct or indirect interest that would conflict with its performance of this
Agreement Service Provider shall promptly notify Town of this employment relationship, and
shall, at the Town's sole discretion, sever any such employment relationship.
2.12 Equal Employment Opportunity. Service Provider warrants that it is an equal
opportunity employer and shall comply with applicable regulations governing equal
employment opportunity. Neither Service Provider nor its subcontractors do and neither shall
discriminate against persons employed or seeking employment with them on the basis of age,
sex, color, race, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability,
national origin, religion, or medical condition, unless based upon a bona fide occupational
qualification pursuant to the California Fair Employment & Housing Act.
III.INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
3.1 Minimum Scope of Insurance:
i.Service Provider agrees to have and maintain, for the duration of the
contract, General Liability insurance policies insuring him/her and his/her firm to
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an amount not less than: two million dollars ($2,000,000) combined single limit per
occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage.
ii. Service Provider agrees to have and maintain for the duration of the
contract, an Automobile Liability insurance policy ensuring him/her and his/her
staff to an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single
limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
iii. Service Provider shall provide to the Town all certificates of insurance, with
original endorsements effecting coverage. Service Provider agrees that all
certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the Town before
work commences.
General Liability:
i. The Town, its elected and appointed officials, employees, and agents are to
be covered as insured as respects: liability arising out of activities performed by or
on behalf of the Service Provider; products and completed operations of Service
Provider, premises owned or used by the Service Provider.
ii. The Service Provider's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as
respects the Town, its elected and appointed officials, employees, and agents. Any
insurance or self-insurances maintained by the Town, its officers, officials,
employees or volunteers shall be excess of the Service Provider's insurance and
shall not contribute with it.
iii. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not
affect coverage provided to the Town, its officers, officials, employees or
volunteers.
iv. The Service Provider's insurance shall apply separately to each insured
against whom a claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of
the insurer's liability.
3.2 All Coverages. Each insurance policy required in this item shall be endorsed to state that
coverage shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled, reduced in coverage or in limits except
after thirty (30) days' prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been
given to the Town. Current certification of such insurance shall be kept on file at all times
during the term of this agreement with the Town Clerk.
3.3 Workers’ Compensation. In addition to these policies, Service Provider shall have and
maintain Workers' Compensation insurance as required by California law and shall provide
evidence of such policy to the Town before beginning services under this Agreement. Further,
Service Provider shall ensure that all subcontractors employed by Service Provider provide the
required Workers' Compensation insurance for their respective employees. As required by the
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State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limit of no less
than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per accident for bodily injury or disease.
3.4 Indemnification. The Service Provider shall save, keep, hold harmless and indemnify and
defend the Town its elected and appointed officials, agents, employees, and volunteers from all
damages, liabilities, penalties, costs, or expenses in law or equity that may at any time arise or
be set up because of damages to property or personal injury received by reason of, or in the
course of performing work which may be occasioned by a willful or negligent act or omissions
of the Service Provider, or any of the Service Provider's officers, employees, or agents or any
subcontractor.
IV. GENERAL TERMS
4.1 Waiver. No failure on the part of either party to exercise any right or remedy hereunder
shall operate as a waiver of any other right or remedy that party may have hereunder, nor does
waiver of a breach or default under this Agreement constitute a continuing waiver of a
subsequent breach of the same or any other provision of this Agreement.
4.2 Governing Law. This Agreement, regardless of where executed, shall be governed by
and construed to the laws of the State of California. Venue for any action regarding this
Agreement shall be in the Superior Court of the County of Santa Clara.
4.3 Termination of Agreement. The Town and the Service Provider shall have the right to
terminate this agreement with or without cause by giving not less than fifteen days (15) written
notice of termination. In the event of termination, the Service Provider shall deliver to the
Town all plans, files, documents, reports, performed to date by the Service Provider. In the
event of such termination, Town shall pay Service Provider an amount that bears the same ratio
to the maximum contract price as the work delivered to the Town bears to completed services
contemplated under this Agreement, unless such termination is made for cause, in which event,
compensation, if any, shall be adjusted in light of the particular facts and circumstances
involved in such termination.
4.4 Amendment. No modification, waiver, mutual termination, or amendment of this
Agreement is effective unless made in writing and signed by the Town and the Service Provider.
4.5 Disputes. In any dispute over any aspect of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be
entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, including costs of appeal.
4.6 Notices. Any notice required to be given shall be deemed to be duly and properly given
if mailed postage prepaid, and addressed to:
Town of Los Gatos
Attn: Town Clerk
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
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Kier & Wright Civil Engineers and Surveyors
2850 Collier Canyon Rd
Livermore, CA 94551
or personally delivered to Service Provider to such address or such other address as Service
Provider designates in writing to Town.
4.7 Order of Precedence. In the event of any conflict, contradiction, or ambiguity between
the terms and conditions of this Agreement in respect of the Products or Services and any
attachments to this Agreement, then the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall prevail
over attachments or other writings.
4.8 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including all Exhibits, constitutes the complete and
exclusive statement of the Agreement between the Town and Service Provider. No terms,
conditions, understandings or agreements purporting to modify or vary this Agreement, unless
hereafter made in writing and signed by the party to be bound, shall be binding on either party.
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SIGNATURE
Chris Constantin
FULL NAME
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DATE SIGNED
Town Manager
TITLE
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SIGNATURE
Joe Thompson
FULL NAME
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DATE SIGNED
Principal
TITLE
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SIGNATURE
Nicolle Burnham
FULL NAME
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DATE SIGNED
Director of Parks and Public Works
TITLE
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SIGNATURE
Gabrielle Whelan
FULL NAME
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DATE SIGNED
Town Attorney
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Wendy Wood
FULL NAME
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DATE SIGNED
CMC, Town Clerk
TITLE
2025 TOWN SURVEYOR
PROCUREMENT
Response to
Request for Qualifications
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
06.04.2025
EXHIBIT A
Jeff Tang | Associate Civil Engineer
Zone 7 Water Agency
Other firms are not as
responsive as Kier + Wright
Diane Robertson | Transactions Lead
Westcore
Thank you for the great work
product K+W has always
provided. I have been working
with various members of the
K+W team for most of my 20
years at Westcore, and it has
always been a pleasure. I
cannot begin to tell you how
much I have learned from the
K+W surveyors over the years
2850 Collier Canyon Road
Livermore, CA 94551
925.245.8788
www.kierwright.com
June 4, 2025
Town of Los Gatos
Selection Committee
RE: Town of Los Gatos 2025 Town Surveyor Procurement
Nestled at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the Town of Los Gatos blends
historic charm with regional influence, serving as a cultural and economic anchor
in the South Bay. It’s vibrant downtown and strong sense of community provides
a gateway to the tech corridor while offering a unique connection to the natural
beauty of the broader region. As greater access to housing, safe streets and natural
open spaces offers fiscal challenges, we understand the need for collaborative
partners that will deliver highly responsive and technically superior services.
These efforts will require a survey team that is not only experienced but deeply
familiar with the Town of Los Gatos’ evolving infrastructure needs and public
engagement expectations.
With over a decade of continuous experience working directly for the Town of Los
Gatos, K+W offers a valuable understanding of your standards, internal workflows,
and review processes. Our team has supported a wide range of initiatives—from
street improvement surveys and ADA compliance assessments to mapping
for public facilities, open space, and recreational facilities. In doing so, we have
developed strong working relationships with Town of Los Gatos staff and have
consistently provided responsive, high-quality deliverables.
Beyond our direct work with the Town of Los Gatos, K+W has served as an on-
call surveyor to municipalities across California, providing services tailored to
public-sector timelines and permitting structures. We understand the importance
of flexibility, responsiveness, and clear communication in a public setting.
We are ready to hit the ground running. Our team stands prepared to deliver rapid-
response surveying services with the consistency, accuracy, and professionalism
that the Town of Los Gatos has come to expect. We are proud of our long-standing
partnership and remain committed to supporting your vision and goals through
reliable, community-focused surveying solutions.
Sincerely,
Joe Thompson, PLS
Principal-in-Charge, QA/QC
jthompson@kierwright.com
925.412.3883
K+W has reviewed
the Town of Los
Gatos’ Proposed
Agreement and has
no deviations or
exceptions.
All addendums have
been received +
reviewed.
Table of Contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FIRM QUALIFICATIONS ........................................................7
Firm Profile .................................................................................................................................................7
Public On-Call Experience ..............................................................................................................8
Town of Los Gatos Experience ...................................................................................................10
Subconsultants .....................................................................................................................................11
TEAM QUALIFICATIONS ....................................................13
Team Overview .....................................................................................................................................13
Organizational Chart .........................................................................................................................14
Resumes ...................................................................................................................................................15
PROJECT APPROACH ..........................................................21
Scope of Services ...............................................................................................................................21
Coordination + Process ....................................................................................................................25
Final Map Review Comment Letter .........................................................................................26
REFERENCES ...........................................................................29
Three Past Client References .....................................................................................................29
Additional References ......................................................................................................................29
SAMPLE PROJECTS .............................................................31
Projects of Similar Scope ...............................................................................................................31
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE ..................................35
Aerial Mapping + 3D Scanning ....................................................................................................35
Firm Qualifications
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1972
Founded
9
Offices
215
Employees
35
Licensed
Civil Engineers
14
Licensed
Land Surveyors
100+
LEED Certified
Projects
FIRM PROFILE
In the 1990’s, Kier + Wright (K+W) began offering land surveying
services to local agencies and municipalities on an on-call basis.
With each on-call contract awarded to our firm, we have established
our experience as an on-call extension of public agency staff. Our
surveyors are accustomed to working on a task order basis, and over
years of experience with this kind of project delivery, have developed
processes that streamline scheduling and allocation of resources for
on-call task orders. Many of our public sector clients have continued
to renew on-call agreements with us over time. We treat each new
on-call opportunity as a relationship that will last decades—and we
work hard to show our public sector clients that their goals are our
goals.
K+W is trusted by many cities to bring their public improvements to life,
such as the Town of Los Gatos, City of Hayward, the City of Alameda,
City of Dublin, City of Livermore, and many local municipalities including
Alameda County Public Works, Zone 7 Water Agency, and Alameda
County Water District. Relying on our highly collaborative approach
and decades of experience to influence our innovative solutions to
their unique needs predicated by their company cultures and missions.
K+W’s growth and success is largely due to referrals, repeat business,
and our underlying philosophy that demands the highest quality
professional service, responsibility to client needs, and timeliness.
OFFICE LOCATIONS
K+W is a California Corporation with offices in Livermore, Santa Clara,
Gilroy, Manteca, Sacramento, Camarillo, Irvine, Escondido, and Austin,
Texas.
RESPONDING TO EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
K+W is built for flexibility. We understand that on-call contracts come
with varying timelines, scopes, and budgets—and we’re prepared to
respond quickly to meet the Town lf Los Gatos’ milestones.
Our experienced team of surveyors, engineers, and technicians are
accustomed to being deployed as needed to support fast-moving
projects. Thanks to the size and structure of our firm, we can manage
multiple projects in parallel while maintaining quality and meeting
concurrent deadlines.
Town of Los Gatos | 2025 Town Surveyor Procurement
PUBLIC ON-CALL EXPERIENCE
Agency Served Since Aerial Mapping + PhotogrammetryALTA SurveyAs-Built SurveysBoundary SurveysConstruction StakingFinal Map ReviewFlood CertificationsGPS SurveysL:AFCO Mapping/DescriptionsAlameda County Public Works Agency 2001
Alameda County Zone 7 Water Agency 1997
City of Alameda 2016
City of Antioch 2021
City of Burlingame 2018
City of Dublin 2016
City of Hayward 2014
City of Livermore 2002
City of Milpitas 2016
City of Newark 2016
City of Pleasanton 1998
City of Port Hueneme 2017
City of San Leandro 2016
City of Thousand Oaks 2017
City of Walnut Creek 2o16
City of Sunnyvale 2020
County of Contra Costa 2024
Midpeninsula Open Space District 2002
Town of Los Gatos 2012
Ventura County General Services Agency 2016
Assigned Task-Orders
Pre-Qualified Services
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PUBLIC ON-CALL EXPERIENCE cont.
Agency Leveling SurveysLot Line Adjustments/Lot MergersPothole of Existing UtilitiesPreparation of Legal DescriptionsProcessing with County RecorderProvision of Title ReportsSurvey Mapping/Corner RecordsResearch of Existing UtilitiesResearch of Existing Base MapsROW/Appraisal MappingTopographic Design SurveysAlameda County Public Works Agency
Alameda County Zone 7 Water Agency
City of Alameda
City of Antioch
City of Burlingame
City of Dublin
City of Hayward
City of Livermore
City of Milpitas
City of Newark
City of Pleasanton
City of Port Hueneme
City of San Leandro
City of Thousand Oaks
City of Walnut Creek
City of Sunnyvale
County of Contra Costa
Midpeninsula Open Space District
Town of Los Gatos
Ventura County General Services Agency
Assigned Task-Orders
Pre-Qualified Services
Town of Los Gatos | 2025 Town Surveyor Procurement
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
K+W’s longstanding relationship with the Town of Los
Gatos includes serving as Town Surveyor and On-Call
Surveyor, supporting a wide range of public and private
initiatives. This depth of experience allows us to navigate
local requirements efficiently and deliver high-quality, reliable
surveying services. Our familiarity with local standards
ensures seamless collaboration and responsive service
on every project we undertake.
Projects have included:
• Water Infrastructure Improvements
• Utility Infrastructure Improvements
• Traffic + Street Improvements
• Public + Community Facilities
• Education + Campus Improvements
• Healthcare Facilities
• Mixed-Use + Residential
PROJECTS WITHIN
SANTA CLARA COUNTY
1000+
PROJECTS WITHIN
THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
200+
K+W project locations near and within the Town of Los Gatos
Town of Los Gatos
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SUBCONSULTANTS
COOPER AERIAL
Cooper Aerial boasts a well-connected staff of photogrammetrists,
imagery specialists, project managers, traditional survey experts, aerial
imagery collection experts, and GIS specialists. The firm’s commitment
to quality is embodied in the longevity of the company’s experience
and long-term relationships. Cooper has redefined how maps are made
throughout the industry and has evolved operations by leveraging
technological advances together with traditional methodologies.
Cooper Aerial provides professional photogrammetric mapping and
imagery services for a variety of industries and market sectors throughout
the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Local Office:
6220 24th St.,
Sacramento, CA 95822
916.391.1651
COASTLINE UTILITY SERVICES
Coastline Utility Services is a premier utility locating firm serving
California’s Central Coast and Bay Area. Specializing in the identification
and marking of underground utility mains the company leverages
advanced equipment and proven techniques to deliver precise, efficient
results. Coastline Utility is committed to minimizing risk and ensuring
safe development through high-quality, cost-effective solutions.
With deep regional expertise and a focus on accuracy, their team
provides comprehensive utility locating and drain system inspection
services—supporting property owners, developers, and contractors
with timely, reliable data essential for informed decision-making.
Serving the Central Coast and San Francisco Bay Area
805.234.4620
At K+W, land
surveying is
more than a
foundation for
our designs
- it’s a core
component of
the services
that we offer.
Team Qualifications
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To support this contract, K+W has assembled a team of
professionals with deep expertise and a proven track record
of ingenuity, collaborating effectively and rapidly responding
to client needs. They all have prior experience managing
on-call task orders.
PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE, QA/QC
Joe Thompson, the principal responsible for overseeing all
land surveying and mapping services provided from K+W’s
Livermore office location, will be our contract manager.
He will support task orders on a supervisory level, will
provide internal QA/QC review during topographic survey
and mapping task orders, and will be responsible for
ensuring that our survey managers have the resources
needed to continue providing the Town of Los Gatos with
consistent, efficient, cost-effective service.
GENERAL SURVEYING + MAPPING
Topographic and boundary surveying, drone photogrammetry
and mapping task orders will be managed by Dean Jurado
(day-to-day contact). Kc Keller will be available to support
efforts as needed. These two highly experienced Senior
Land Surveyors will work in tandem as project managers
and direct points of contact for the Town of Los Gatos.
SUBCONSULTANTS
COOPER AERIAL - PHOTOGRAMMETRY
For any task orders where our in-house drone aerial
photogrammetry are prohibited from mobilizing, K+W
will utilize Cooper Aerial Surveys. Our Project Managers
will directly coordinate with Cooper to schedule flights
as needed.
COASTLINE UTILITY - HVAC POTHOLING +
UNDERGROUND UTILITY LOCATING
Coastline will provide HVAC potholing and underground
utility locating services as needed. In our previous on-
call surveying contracts with the Town of Los Gatos, we
have not yet needed to utilize these services however we
have them ready for any task orders that require HVAC
potholing or underground utility locating.
TEAM QUALIFICATIONS
Town of Los Gatos | 2025 Town Surveyor Procurement
Joe Thompson
PLS
SUBCONSULTANTS
TECHNICIANS + FIELD CREWSLAND + AERIAL SURVEYING SUPPORT
Kc Keller
PLS
Dean Jurado
PLS
SENIOR PROJECT SURVEYORPROJECT MANAGER/DAY-TO-DAY CONTACT
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
LAND SURVEYING TEAM
PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE, QA/QC
COASTLINE - HVAC POTHOLING +
UNDERGROUND UTILITY LOCATINGCOOPER AERIAL - PHOTOGRAMMETRY
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PUBLIC ON-CALL
CONTRACTS
400+
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PROJECTS
120+
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Almaden Road Improvements,
Los Gatos, CA
Town of Los Gatos
Kennedy Road Improvements,
Los Gatos, CA
Town of Los Gatos
Shannon Road Map Review,
Los Gatos, CA
Town of Los Gatos
Harwood Road Improvements,
Los Gatos, CA
Town of Los Gatos
Roberts Road Lot Line
Adjustment, Los Gatos, CA
Town of Los Gatos
Blossom Hill Road Parcel Map,
Los Gatos, CA
Town of Los Gatos
On-Call Surveying,
Alameda, CA
City of Alameda
On-Call Surveying - Various Tasks,
Alameda County, CA
Alameda County Public Works Agency
Various On-Call Surveying Tasks,
Alameda County, CA
Alameda County Water District
Zone 7 Water Agency On-Call
Surveying - Various Tasks,
Alameda County, CA
Alameda County Zone 7
Water Agency
On-Call Surveying - Various
Tasks, Livermore, CA
City of Livermore
On-Call Surveying - Various
Tasks, Pleasanton, CA
City of Pleasanton
On-Call Surveying - Various
Tasks, Dublin, CA
City of Dublin.
Veteran’s Way Street
Improvements, Livermore, CA
City of Livermore
Oaks Business Park Regional
Public Improvements,
Livermore, CA
City of Livermore
On-Call Survey Contract -
Various Tasks, Antioch, CA
City of Antioch
Licenses + Registrations
PLS, California
Years Experience
28
Joe has 28 years of surveying experience for land development projects,
including public improvement projects for city and county municipalities. He
regularly oversees public surveying task orders related to water resources
and flood control. Joe is known for rapidly responding to public clients and
understanding K+W’s role as the Surveyor for improvements that impact the
public well-being. Under his leadership, K+W’s public client list has grown at a
rapid rate, which is a testament to his superior management.
JOE THOMPSON, PLS
Principal-in-Charge, QA/QC
Town of Los Gatos | 2025 Town Surveyor Procurement
PUBLIC ON-CALL
CONTRACTS
400+
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PROJECTS
120+
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Kennedy Road Improvements,
Los Gatos, CA
Town of Los Gatos
Shannon Road Map Review,
Los Gatos, CA
Town of Los Gatos
Harwood Road Improvements,
Los Gatos, CA
Town of Los Gatos
Roberts Road Lot Line
Adjustment, Los Gatos, CA
Town of Los Gatos
Los Gatos High School Street
Abandonment, Los Gatos, CA
Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High
School District
City of Antioch On-Call,
Antioch, CA
City of Antioch
On-Call Map-Checking,
Dublin, CA
City of Dublin
On-Call Map-Checking,
Milpitas, CA
City of Milpitas
On-Call Surveying,
Alameda, CA
City of Alameda
On-Call Municipal Utility
Surveying Services, Alameda, CA
Alameda Municipal Power
Zone 7 Line Repairs: J-1 and F; J
and J-6, Dublin, CA
Alameda County Zone 7
Water Agency
Alameda Creek + Arroyo de la
Agua at Hwy. 84 Right-of-Way
Survey, Sunol, CA
Alameda County Zone 7
Water Agency
On-Call Map-Checking,
Burlingame, CA
City of Burlingame
Downtown Specific Plan
Improvements, Livermore, CA
City of Livermore
D Street 3D Scanning,
Hayward, CA
Alameda County Public Works
Licenses + Registrations
PLS, California
Years Experience
40
Dean Jurado has 40 years of land surveying experience. Specialties include on-call
map-checking for municipal agencies, topographic surveys, and ALTA surveys.
Particular areas of expertise include right-of-way surveys, records of survey,
well surveys, boundary resolutions and condominium maps. He is currently an
acting town surveyor for the Town of Los Gatos and an acting city surveyor for
Milpitas, Dublin, and Burlingame. In late 2019, Dean served as the interim county
surveyor for the Alameda County Public Works Agency.
DEAN JURADO, PLS
Associate, Project Manager, Day-to-Day Contact
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PROJECTS IN
SANTA CLARA
COUNTY
200+
PUBLIC ON-CALL
CONTRACTS
150+
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Chicago + New York Ave.
Vacation, Los Gatos, CA
Town of Los Gatos
970 McLaughlin Industrial,
San Jose, CA
Seefried Industrial Properties
Fortune Business Center,
San Jose, CA
Fortune Business Center
Hampton Inn,
Sunnyvale, CA
Intermountain Management
Arques Ave. Improvements,
Sunnyvale, CA
Jones Day
Robert Livermore Park Solar
Canopy Project, Livermore, CA
Livermore Area Recreation + Park
District
Zone 7 Headquarters Monitoring,
Livermore, CA
Zone 7 Water Agency
City of Pleasanton On-Call,
Pleasanton, CA
City of Pleasanton
City of Sacramento On-Call,
Sacramento, CA
City of Sacramento
Somersville Town Center,
Antioch, CA
City of Antioch
Short Term Ace Train Station
Parking, Pleasanton, CA
City of Pleasanton
Zone 7 Line Repairs,
Pleasanton, CA
Zone 7 Water Agency
Sportsfield Park Survey,
Newark, CA
City of Newark
City of Madera Wastewater
Treatment Plant Solar
Installation, Madera, CA
City of Madera
Madera Municipal Airport Solar
Installation, Madera, CA
City of Madera
1250 Old Bayshore Highway
| Aerial Topographic Survey,
Burlingame, CA
City of Burlingame
Education
B.S. Geomatics Engineering
CSU Fresno
Licenses + Registrations
PLS, California
PLS, New Mexico
Years Experience
12
Kc Keller has been a part of K+W’s Livermore mapping department since
2013. His 12 years of land surveying experience includes survey drafting,
mapping, and management of various survey tasks for a diverse range of land
development and infrastructure improvement projects. Areas of expertise
include complex boundary resolutions and the management, production
and coordination of design-level topographic survey projects. As the Senior
Land Surveyor assigned to this project, Kc will be responsible for overseeing
the day-to-day progress of survey work. He will coordinate with office survey
technicians and drafters to ensure that work is completed in conformance with
the project schedule.
KC KELLER, PLS
Associate, Senior Project Surveyor
Town of Los Gatos | 2025 Town Surveyor Procurement
Years Experience
17
Branch Office
Phoenix, AZ
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
I-580/Corral Hollow,
Photogrammetrist,
Tracy, CA
Conducted an aerial mapping project
of the I-580/Corral Hollow area for
CALTRANS. The project involved
capturing GSD Color Imagery
through two flight lines comprising
13 exposures, resulting in 11 mapping
models. Utilizing aerial ground control
established by Mark Thomas, the
team generated a 1”=50’ scale map
in stereo, including all planimetric
features and a 3D Digital Terrain
Model, essential for producing 1’
contour lines. LiDAR technology was
employed for comprehensive 3D
rendering and to classify the terrain
to Bare Earth, facilitating the contour
processing. Additionally, the project
encompassed flight services to
acquire 1:3600 color photography, lab
services for scanning all photography
at 10 microns, and imagery services
to produce an orthorectified file.
The final deliverables included an
analytical bridging report and digital
files in accordance with Caltrans
Requirements.
Sr 87 & Capitol Expressway,
Photogrammetrist,
San Jose, CA
Conducted an aerial mapping project
for CALTRANS at the SR 87 & Capitol
Expressway site. The operation
included acquiring 1:3600 color
photography across two flight lines
with a total of 13 exposures, leading
to the development of 11 mapping
models.
Utilizing aerial ground control
implemented by HMH CA, the team
produced a 1”=50’ scale map in
stereo, incorporating all planimetric
features and a 3D Digital Terrain
Model for the generation of 1’
contours. This project yielded various
deliverables, including 2D and 3D
AutoCAD files of the contours and
plan, a 3D AutoCAD file of the DTM,
ASCII format files of the DTM, Civil
3D XML surface files, orthorectified
imagery, and Microstation 2D and 3D
files. Lab services also scanned all
photography at 10 microns, ensuring
high-resolution data for processing
and analysis.
Philip has more than 17 years of experience and is a highly respected member of
the aerial mapping community. In 2016, Philip acquired Cooper Aerial Surveys,
Co. and became President & CEO. Since taking on this key leadership role,
Philip has leveraged his extensive knowledge of computer science to bring
Cooper to new heights in technology and innovation. Philip oversees many
large-scale projects throughout Arizona and nationally. He works hands-on
with each client and project that Cooper undertakes. His work with agencies
such as the Department of Transportation, townships, counties, and numerous
major developers, gives him the necessary skillset to manage projects of any
size.
PHILIP GERSHKOVICH, CP - COOPER AERIAL
Lead Photogrammetrist
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Lead Locate and Mark
Technician, Coastline Utility
Services,
Livermore, CA
Responsible for day to day operations
and management. In charge of
training and technician management.
Locate and Mark Technician,
Stake Center Locating,
Northern California
In coordination with Supervision and
other Technicians: Coordinated with
other utilities including construction
companies and homeowners to carry
out the Locate and Mark process as
needed. Use of ML3 Vivax and Pipe
Horn 800 to locate High Priority Fiber.
Locate and Mark Technician,
PG&E,
San Francisco / Richmond, CA
In coordination with Supervision and
other Technicians: Coordinated with
other utilities including construction
companies and homeowners to carry
out the Locate and Mark process as
needed. Use of ML3 Vivax and Pipe
Horn 800 to locate electrical and gas
facilities.
Lead Gas Service Technician,
Advanced Elevator Solutions,
Concord, CA
In coordination with upper
Management and Newly, acquired
or current duties included: Class B
Driver Hazmat Endorsed, Craned
Boom Truck operator, Multiple
Craned service Trucks. Transportation
Delivery Driver of bulk Propane (Bob
Tail) to various locations. Traveling
to various sites residential and
commercial Installing new propane
systems. To include Propane Tanks,
Gas Lines, Regulators, Meters,
and Appliances. Diagnosis Trouble
Shooting and repair of Propane
driven equipment and appliances.
Conducted natural gas to propane
conversions. Understanding
of chemical flow, pressures,
temperatures, and regulation of flow.
Norman is a seasoned utility technician with hands-on experience in locating,
marking, and gas service operations. As the Lead Locate and Mark Technician at
Coastline Utility Services, he oversees daily operations and technician training
as well as champions safety and quality control. His expertise spans from high-
priority fiber locating using advanced detection tools to complex propane
system installations and conversions. Norman brings a strong combination of
technical skill, field leadership, and operational know-how to every project.
NORMAN BANKS - COASTLINE
Lead Locating Technician
Years Experience
10
Branch Office
Livermore
Project Approach
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
Our experience providing the Town of Los Gatos and
other local municipalities with on-call surveying services
informs our following overview of the scope of service
items anticipated for this contract.
AERIAL MAPPING + PHOTOGRAMMETRY
K+W has a rigid approach to the aerial mapping process
that insures that our surveys maintain the highest level
of accuracy possible. We can utilize aerial triangulation
methods as well as fully ground control approach. We
have also incorporated drone flights and have dedicated
licensed drone flight operators that excel in aerial mapping
and photogrammetry using our professional-grade Wingtra
drones. We also prefer to limit our model size so that flying
height can be lowered to provide our mapping consultant
with the ability to maximize vertical accuracy. Our project
surveyor will work with the Town of Los Gatos staff to identify
the survey usage and limits, develop a mission plan and
have our survey crews execute the ground control field
work and then we will utilize our drones to capture aerial
photogrammetry data or work with Cooper Aerial when
the environment limits drone flights. Once the mapping
is complete we will then conduct supplemental ground
topographic surveying as needed. Once the field work
is complete the drafting process will begin along with
the follow up field and office checking procedures that
we have in place as a part of our quality control process.
ALTA SURVEY
ALTA surveys will be prepared in conformance with the
2021 ALTA/NSPS Minimum Standard Detail Requirements
and Accuracy Standards for land title surveys along with
any optional Table A items the Town of Los Gatos may
require. We have a fully developed in-house process for
ALTA surveys and routinely deliver 5-10 of these surveys
per week to our clients.
ALTA BUILT SURVEYS
Working with the Town of Los Gatos project manager or
inspection staff we will perform field surveys to confirm
the condition of as-built improvements. Where applicable,
we can utilize our 3D scanning capabilities to accurately
capture existing conditions. We typically meet on-site
with client staff to define their concerns and develop
a work plan on how to insure that the deliverables will
meet their needs.
BOUNDARY SURVEYS
Our normal approach to boundary surveys start with
the completion of detailed research for survey maps,
deeds, and other documentation that is germane to the
project. This research begins with the Town of Los Gatos
survey records, continues into the recorded documents
and maps available from the public records and then
the County map and file room records are explored for
relevant information. Once the research is complete, a
boundary mosaic is prepared that will allow the project
surveyor to understand how the boundary or right-of-
way latches together and also serves as the roadmap for
both the field survey as well as the boundary resolution.
Using the mosaic and preliminary calculations the field
survey effort can be focused and effective in providing
the needed information both quickly and economically.
Once the field survey work is complete then the field
monument and improvement positions are compared
against the record information and a fully resolved boundary
survey is completed.
PROJECT APPROACH
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FINAL MAP REVIEW
K+W will review Subdivision Maps for conformance with the
Subdivision Map Act and the Town of Los Gatos requirements.
We will review the map for technical correctness, and will
sign the map as the Acting City Surveyor. Working with
the Town of Los Gatos staff we will develop a procedure
to handle the submittals quickly and efficiently. This can
be done either by a fully electronic transmission process
or with printed copies.
GPS SURVEYS
We consider the utilization of GPS equipment in the surveying
process as a tool designed to make our survey crews
more efficient. We currently have 8 pairs of Trimble GPS
receivers with base stations along with several remote
base station systems available. We utilize Trimble Business
Center for reduction and checking of data and we have
the capability to handle any GPS surveying task that
our clients may need. We are also conscious of vertical
accuracy requirements so often times we supplement
the elevations from the GPS data by running digital level
loops over the ground control points.
LEVELING SURVEYS
All leveling surveys will be completed by utilizing a
Trimble digital level and closed differential level loops.
We have 6 of these levels, several of which conform to
NGS specifications for Blue Book benchmark leveling. The
data is checked and reduced using the Trimble Business
Center programs to insure quality control. For one of our
on-call clients we have developed a 6 mile system of
repeatable rigid high accuracy level runs for subsidence
monitoring purposes. Our crews are familiar with using
both a double rodded and return loop procedures.
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS/LOT MERGERS
We routinely use the Lot Line Adjustment process on both
our on-call and on our development projects as this vehicle
allows our clients the most flexibility when reconfiguring
parcels. We are finding that more and more municipalities
prefer to use the Parcel Map Waiver process to adjust or
merge parcel lines and we also use this process routinely.
We are comfortable using either method.
POTHOLE OF EXISTING UTILITIES
During the course of the design project potential utility
conflict areas will be identified and a plan of action for
the potholing of the existing utility lines will be prepared.
We can work with the client to engage the services of a
pre-approved contractor or with Badger Daylighting to
uncover these utility lines and then work with the contractor
to gather field data to document the as-built locations
and elevations of these facilities.
PROCESSING WITH COUNTY RECORDER
K+W is very familiar with the procedures and staff at the
Santa Clara County Clerk and Recorder’s Office, and can
process any document to recordation. We will also work
closely with the Title Company that the Town of Los Gatos
uses to streamline this process whenever possible.
PROVISION OF TITLE REPORTS
We would work with the Town of Los Gatos to obtain any
title reports or other Title Company services that may
be needed to complete the needed tasks. Typically our
clients have a Title Company under contract to provide
Title Services however if one is not available then we
have established relationships with the major Bay Area
title company staff that would allow us to assist the Town
of Los Gatos efficiently.
SURVEY MAPPING/CORNER RECORDS
If the Town of Los Gatos has a project that requires a
resolved boundary survey then the appropriate follow up
documentation would be the filing of a Record of Survey.
We approach every boundary survey with an eye to this
requirement and identify early in the process an approach
and budget for the Project Manager. We take this process
seriously and have a good track record in processing
Records of Survey through the County Surveyors office.
The requirement for a Record of Survey to be filed could
be triggered by the Boundary Survey process, a need to
document monumentation lost by a roadway improvement
project or the need to document a material discrepancy
found during the course of a survey prepared for the
Town of Los Gatos.
Corner Records are a useful tool used to perpetuate
the locations of existing monumentation that may be
lost during the construction process and document the
character of any replacement monumentation set. This
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is a common process that we routinely follow for our on-
call clients. The record of survey or corner record will be
prepared by one of our licensed surveyors and will be
prepared in conformance with the provisions contained
in the California Land Surveyors’ Act.
ROW/APPRAISAL MAPPING
Our approach to right-of-way surveys start with the
completion of detailed research for survey maps,
improvement plans, existing right of way mapping, field
notes, deeds and other required documentation. If the
project is to be completed under the purview of Caltrans
then this research begins with filing an online records
request. We are familiar with the process and have prepared
these items for both Cities and the local transportation
agencies. For our other municipal and private clients we
have recently prepared formal boundary hard copies,
right of way record maps, right of way monument maps,
appraisal mapping, section 83 plats and the filing of Right
of Way Records of Surveys all under Caltrans specifications
and following their checking process.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
FLOOD CERTIFICATIONS
K+W will prepare FEMA elevation certificate following
the guidelines established by FEMA. This work will be
completed using the information contained on the current
FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps and incorporating any
modifications made by LOMR or flood insurance studies
that may affect the subject property. The certificates will
be based on field surveys.
LAFCO MAPPING/DESCRIPTIONS
K+W will prepare the mapping and legal Descriptions as
required by LAFCO for annexation of existing parcels. Maps
and descriptions will be based on record information when
appropriate or a field survey when necessary. We are familiar
with this process and have handled both annexations and
de-annexations for our on-call clients.
PREPARATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS
Using either record data or field survey information K+W
can prepare plats and legal descriptions for the Town of
Los Gatos. We work with our client to develop a work plan
that identifies both the record boundary of the overall
subject property and the limits of the area or features
to be described. We are also sensitive to the individual
technical requirements that outside agencies require and
we work hard to insure conformance.
EXISTING UTILITIES/BASE MAP RESEARCH
We have a full time utility researcher on staff that has the
experience and relationships to conduct very efficient and
complete utility research. We also have subscriptions
to the research assistance services provided by both
USA North and USA South that can be used to identify
any utility providers that may have facilities in the area
in question. Our researcher has a full database of utility
contacts and form letters set up that allows them to
process utility research requests quickly and they also
maintain our tracking system to ensure that we can track
the incoming responses.
Town of Los Gatos | 2025 Town Surveyor Procurement
TOPOGRAPHIC DESIGN SURVEYS
On each project, a mission plan will be generated by the
project surveyor working closely with the Town of Los
Gatos project manager to identify the specific needs
of the design team. A comprehensive markup will be
prepared for use by the field crews and support staff
in understanding the level of detail requested and to
identify the critical components of the survey. Our staff
is experienced in the preparation of both small cross
section or hand topographic surveys and large scale
surveys that utilize a combination of aerial mapping and
supplemental field hand survey information. Early in
the process our utility researcher would be engaged to
conduct full record utility research and one of our Land
Surveyors would be included to develop the needed
right of way, property or easement lines.
Our project surveyors, field survey crews and our
drafting department conduct design level topographic
surveys on a daily basis. These surveys range in size
from a 50 shot as-built survey to 4 miles of freeway
with over 30,000 features located on top of full range
aerial mapping. Every member of our field staff is fully
trained on the use of a Trimble robotic Total Station and
we have spare instruments in house so that we can
run two instruments on a crew when appropriate. It is
not unusual for our crews to gather 1800-2500 topo
shots per man per day. Our staff has this process fully
vetted and prides themselves in the preparation of the
highest quality, highest production topographic surveys
possible.
CONSTRUCTION STAKING
For the construction staking projects that the Town of
Los Gatos may require our assistance on, the inspectors
and/or contractors will work with our construction
survey department manager, Gerry Hammond, who
will assist them in setting up a program that provides
the level of service that each project requires. Typically,
on these types of projects the Town of Los Gatos field
inspector will contact the survey crew dispatcher directly
with a staking request; the dispatcher will be available
to them as needed to make sure all their needs are
satisfied. The dispatcher also works directly with several
staff members in the construction staking department
who are dedicated to providing construction support
and calculations. These staff members will conduct
whatever level of preparation and plan review that may
be required to support the field survey crews. They will
also work with the project design team to identify any
questions or concerns that may exist in the plans prior
to the crews being mobilized to the field. The fact that
we have over ten field survey crews working in the bay
area everyday provides us with a great deal of flexibility
on meeting the scheduling needs of your inspection
staff or to handle any emergency staking needs that
might arise.
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COORDINATION + PROCESS
No K+W project is prepared within the company without
being managed, reviewed, and approved by a California
Licensed Land Surveyor.
Once a project task is received the project constraints
are reviewed by all team members working on a specific
task. Any project constraint that may cause an issue is
discussed early and an action plan is prepared.
Dean Jurado, PLS, Associate, Senior Land Surveyor will be
the main point of contact and will work with the Town of
Los Gatos to identify the survey usage and limits, develop
a mission plan, and have our survey crews execute the
survey task order.
Once a mapped project has been sent to K+W, we review
the package to determine if it appears to be a complete
submittal. Upon confirmation, the task is scheduled to the
appropriate Senior Surveyor. If a due date has been provided
by the Town of Los Gatos, we use that date; otherwise, for
an initial submittal, a three-week review period is scheduled.
The assigned Senior Surveyor will review the package, mark
up the documents with redlines, and prepare a comment
letter. At the two-week mark, a Project Assistant will send
a reminder email to staff regarding the due date. If the
task has already been completed, the Project Assistant
will update the tracking Smartsheet accordingly. A second
reminder is sent two days before the due date, and the
same tracking procedure is followed. Once the review is
complete, the package is submitted to the Town of Los
Gatos for the Engineer’s review.
Tracking tools include the Town of Los Gatos Smartsheet. Costs
are controlled by reducing the number of ‘handoffs’ during
the course of the project. Having the same dedicated map
checker is an important aspect of maintaining a streamlined
and efficient management approach. K+W does not switch
out the map checker, They are always dedicated for the
duration of the project.
PROJECTED 3-WEEK TIMELINE | KEY STAFF
FINAL DELIVERABLES TO THE CLIENT
PACKAGE SENT TO THE CITY
(Project Assistant)
(Project Assistant)
TWO-DAY NOTICE IF PROJECT HAS NOT COMPLETED
(Associate)
DOCUMENT REVIEW + COMMENT LETTER WRITTEN
(Project Assistant)
SCHEDULE REMINDER SENT WITHIN ONE WEEK
(Senior Surveyor)
SCHEDULED BY ASSOCIATE
(Associate)
REVIEW PACKAGE FOR COMPLETENESS
(K+W Team Meeting)
NOTICE TO PROCEED
Town of Los Gatos | 2025 Town Surveyor Procurement
2850 Collier Canyon Road, Livermore, CA 94551 (925) 245-8788 kierwright.com
September 7, 2023
TOWN OF LOS GATOS,
PARK AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Attn: Corvell Sparks 41 Miles Avenue Los Gatos, CA 95030
SUBJECT: USL Parcel Map Review – 15975 Cerro Vista Drive, 1st Submittal Comments
Dear Corvell,
I have completed the first review of the USL Parcel Map Review, 15975 Cerro Vista Drive,
Comments are as follows:
The required parcel map submittal documents are missing and incomplete. Attached is a marked up Parcel Map checklist for reference.
If you have any questions concerning these comments, please feel free to call me at 209-328-1123
extension 105 or email me at djurado@kierwright.com.
Sincerely,
KIER & WRIGHT
Dean A. Jurado PLS
SENIOR SURVEYOR
djurado@kierwright.com, 209-328-1123 ext. 3105
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One Shoreline, San Mateo County
Highline Canal + Portal Creek
Cross Section QA/QC
One Shoreline, San Mateo County
Flood + Sea Level Rise Resiliency District
Cross Section QA/QC
One Shoreline, San Mateo County
Mills Creek + Easton Creek
Cross Section QA/QC
References
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REFERENCES
With each on-call contract awarded to our firm, we have established
our experience as an on-call extension of public agency staff. Our team
is accustomed to working on a task order basis and have developed
processes that streamline scheduling and allocation of resources for
on-call task orders. Many of our public sector clients have continued
to renew on-call agreements with us over time. Selected references
are provided below:
JEFF TANG
Zone 7 Water Agency
925.454.5075
jtang@zone7water.com
ROBERT ALONZO
City of Milpitas
408.586.3316
ralonzo@milpitas.gov
KAN XU
City of Alameda
510.747.7974
kxu@alamedaca.gov
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES
ADAM NELKIE
City of Pleasanton
925.931.5675
anelkie@cityofpleasantonca.gov
DAVID VEASEY
City of Sacramento
916.808.6364
dveasey@cityofsacramento.org
LAURIE SUCGANG
City of Dublin
925.833.6639
laurie.sucgang@dublin.ca.gov
CHARLES ANDERSON
Schaaf & Wheeler
408.246.4848
canderson@swsv.com
“. . . our best
on-call surveyors
to date. The
other firms are
not responsive
like K+W.”
Jeff Tang
Associate Civil Engineer
Zone 7 Water Agency
Sample Projects
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Project Details
K+W provided a channel topographic survey for the County of Alameda, delivering essential data for a future
creek restoration located near the Oakland Coliseum as well as the associated infrastructure improvements. The
scope included preparation of topographic maps, 3D ground surfaces, roadway and channel alignments, cross
sections, and documentation of ground cover features. These deliverables were critical in identifying conditions
that would impact future design and construction costs. K+W worked closely with the County to coordinate field
access with adjacent property owners and collaborated directly with the County Surveyor’s office. This included
joint review of tract maps, parcel maps, records of survey, corner records, and LAFCo documentation to ensure
comprehensive, accurate mapping across the project area.
Outcome: The challenging environment required the use of lidar technology as well as conventional surveying.
The scope of work was completed on time and within budget.
Project Details
K+W provided comprehensive land surveying services to support a street abandonment project for the Los Gatos
High School. The scope included a full boundary survey, record of survey preparation, and detailed boundary
research to support right-of-way vacation efforts. Property corners were set, and legal descriptions with plats
were prepared for three separate vacations. The team also reviewed and coordinated the preliminary title report
to ensure accuracy in all documentation. Completed within a six-week schedule, the work provided the district
with the precise mapping and documentation needed to facilitate the successful street abandonment process.
Outcome: The Record of Survey and Plats and Legal Descriptions were completed within the project timeline.
CHANNEL TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY | Alameda County
STREET ABANDONMENT | Town of Los Gatos
Client
Alameda County Department of
Public Works
Paul Kittredge, Sr. Land Surveyor
Completed
2017
Relevance
On-Call Surveying
Channel-Creek Restoration
Topographic + 3D Ground Imaging
Client
Town of Los Gatos
James Watson, Sr. Civil Engineer
Land Development
Completed
2023
Relevance
City Surveyor Services
Boundary + Record of Survey
Legal Descriptions (Vacations)
Town of Los Gatos | 2025 Town Surveyor Procurement
Project Details
K+W provided land surveying services to support a lot line adjustment for a proposed aquatic center project in the
City of Alameda. K+W’s surveying team prepared a detailed site map identifying existing improvements, easements,
and structures to inform the adjustment process. Plat and legal descriptions were developed for the adjusted
parcels and submitted for inclusion in the Certificate of Compliance to be recorded by the City’s title company. In
addition, K+W coordinated directly with the title company to provide the legal description required for the Grant
Deed. All services were completed within a three-week schedule to meet the City’s project timeline.
Outcome: This lot line adjustment within a difficult area was completed ontime and within budget.
Project Details
K+W has provided the Alameda County Public Works Agency + Zone 7 Water Agency with on-call land surveying
services since 1997 (Zone 7) and 2001 (Public Works). Under the current master services agreement with Alameda
County Public Works, K+W’s team has completed over 200 task orders, which have included topographic surveying,
mapping, bathymmetric survey, construction staking, map review, boundary surveying, 3D scanning and staff
augmentation. K+W provided the Alameda County Zone 7 Water Agency with surveying for the repair of Lines J
and J6 and J-1 and F. K+W deliverables included an aerial orthophoto that shows elevations and contours captured
via drone photogrammetry and limited supplemental field survey.
Outcome: K+W responded to this on-call task order within 48 hours, quickly delivering accurate survey information
for the repair project. Our drone quickly captured approximately 7,200 linear feet of a 200-foot-wide corridor along
the channel, flying over residential properties, commercial developments, and freeway traffic.
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT | City of Alameda
Client
Alameda County Public Works +
Zone 7 Water Agency
Jeff Tang, Assoc. Civil Engineer
Completed
2000 - Ongoing
Relevance
On-Call Surveying
Topographic + Boundary Survey
Bathymmetric Survey
3D Scanning
Staff Augmentation
ZONE 7 + PUBLIC WORKS ON-CALL | Alameda County
Client
City of Alameda
Kan Xu, City Engineer
Completed
2025
Relevance
On-Call Surveying
Lot Line Adjustment
3-Week Schedule
Kier + Wright | Page 33
Other Relevant
Experience
Kier + Wright | Page 35
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
AERIAL MAPPING + 3D SCANNING
K+W’s drone-aerial surveying team begins by conducting a thorough
pre-flight planning and risk assessment to assess key survey areas,
flight paths, and potential hazards. K+W’s drone technicians are skilled
in piloting drones over all types of terrain. Proficient in using advanced
sensors such as Lidar, dense tree and ground vegetation coverage
is removed and bare-ground cross-sections are produced which in
turn provides extremely accurate site details.
K+W surveyors use aerial drones to efficiently deliver highly accurate
aerial mapping on any scale. K+W has successfully completed aerial
drone surveys to assess sites as large as 10,000 acres. Key deliverables
associated with drone/aerial surveying + imaging includes:
• Lidar Surveys
• Green Wave Lidar + Bathymetric Mapping
(In Collaboration with Cooper Aerial)
• Flood + Erosion Analysis-Control
• High Resolution Orthophotos
• Topographic Contour Mapping
• Adjacent Utilities Mapping
• Existing Conditions (Site + Structures)
• Utility Locations
• Detailed Building Measurements
• Tree Heights + Utility Clearance
• Environmental Impacy Analysis
• Land-Use Planning
• ADA Survey-Upgrades
... we are able
to prepare a
precise survey
scope...that
is complete,
economical +
reliable.
Zone 7 Water Agency
Matador Creek
Zone 7 Water Agency
Livermore Creek
Kier + Wright Hourly Rates | Central www.kierwright.com
HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE
Effective February 24, 2025 through February 28, 2026
Principal ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ $ 325.00 / Hour
Development Services Manager .................................................................................................................................................... $ 305.00 / Hour
Associate .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... $ 275.00 / Hour
Structural Engineering Manager .................................................................................................................................................... $ 260.00 / Hour
Technical Manager (SME) / Senior Engineering Manager .......................................................................................... $ 260.00 / Hour
Senior Engineer ........................................................................................................................................................................................... $ 249.00 / Hour
Engineer III ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $ 228.00 / Hour
Engineer II ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ $ 198.00 / Hour
Engineer I ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... $ 160.00 / Hour
Engineering Tech III ................................................................................................................................................................................. $ 208.00 / Hour
Engineering Tech II ................................................................................................................................................................................... $ 189.00 / Hour
Engineering Tech I ..................................................................................................................................................................................... $ 153.00 / Hour
Project Coordinator III ..............................................................................................................................................................................$ 150.00 / Hour
Project Coordinator II ............................................................................................................................................................................... $ 137.00 / Hour
Project Coordinator I ................................................................................................................................................................................. $ 129.00 / Hour
Senior Land Surveyor ............................................................................................................................................................................. $ 255.00 / Hour
Senior Survey Construction Manager ......................................................................................................................................... $ 255.00 / Hour
Survey Operations Coordinator ....................................................................................................................................................... $ 225.00 / Hour
Project Surveyor III .................................................................................................................................................................................... $ 228.00 / Hour
Project Surveyor II ...................................................................................................................................................................................... $ 185.00 / Hour
Project Surveyor I ....................................................................................................................................................................................... $ 158.00 / Hour
Draftsman / Survey Tech III ................................................................................................................................................................ $ 178.00 / Hour
Draftsman / Survey Tech II ................................................................................................................................................................. $ 152.00 / Hour
Draftsman / Survey Tech I .................................................................................................................................................................. $ 132.00 / Hour
3D Laser Scanning Crew ...................................................................................................................................................................... $ 444.00 / Hour
3-Man Survey Crew .................................................................................................................................................................................. $ 467.00 / Hour
2-Man Survey Crew .................................................................................................................................................................................. $ 367.00 / Hour
1-Man Survey Crew ...................................................................................................................................................................................$ 227.00 / Hour
Engineering / Survey Intern .................................................................................................................................................................$ 90.00 / Hour
Testimony (Trial or Deposition) ........................................................................................................................................................ $ 589.00 / Hour
All blueprinting and reproduction will be billed at cost plus 10%.
Time spent for preparation for testimony will be billed in accordance with the above hourly rates.