Municipal Civil Engineering Services

Overview

Municipal Services (Public Works) projects collectively encompass a wide variety of engineering projects understood to benefit the general public. These projects are generally considered infrastructure-related and include the design and construction of highways and roadways, water storage, treatment, and transmission systems, wastewater conveyance and treatment systems, flood control facilities (including dams), municipal airports, schools, recreational facilities, and alternative energy projects. Public Works projects are typically commissioned and financed by government entities, and by extension of tax revenue, the public itself. As such, these projects can be very high-profile, as they require a high level of accountability to taxpayers. Subsequently, efficient project management and strict adherence to budgetary constraints is key to the success of these projects.

JBA has been closely involved with public works and capital improvement projects since its inception in 1941. Our first significant municipal project, the design of a water treatment facility and municipal airport for the City of Hawthorne, CA, paved the way for 68 years of municipal experience that helped to establish close professional relationships with numerous public agencies in Southern California. Our major public works successes include civil engineering for the original construction of Ontario International Airport, engineering design of 23 miles of 48″ water transmission main line in San Bernardino, CA, engineering design of 70 miles of miscellaneous-size water transmission main line Phelan, CA, engineering design of Champions Park in Inyo County, CA, and engineering design of xx miles of 66″ water transmission mainline for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) in Cadiz, CA.

In the last year, JBA has provided construction management services to the Lake Arrowhead Community Services District (LACSD) for the Grass Valley Recycled Water Project and project management/engineering consulting services to the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District (SBVWCD) Santa Ana Groundwater Recharge Project. Recently, the San Bernardino County Flood Control District (SBVFCD) awarded JBA the Rimforest Hydrology Feasibility Study Project. JBA’s survey crews currently provide on-call surveying services to the cities of San Bernardino and Loma Linda. In addition, JBA is currently involved with various large-scale Alternative Energy and “green” projects in Southern California.

Our firm is conveniently located on Arrowhead Avenue in the City of San Bernardino, affording us quick access to numerous municipalities in Southern California (within walking distance of most County of San Bernardino offices, a 15-minute drive from most Riverside County offices, and within an hour of most Los Angeles County offices). Our accessibility has nurtured long-term associations and ongoing contracts with the City of San Bernardino, the City of Loma Linda, the San Bernardino County Flood Control District (SBCFCD), the Lake Arrowhead Community Services District (LACSD), the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District (SBVWCD), and the City of San Bernardino Unified School District (SBUSD).

Many public agencies in Southern California utilize the hydrology/hydraulics software developed by our sister company, Civildesign® Corporation, for their own projects. CivilDesign® generally provides this software (as well as technical support) to municipalities at a reduced cost. We believe that our software development efforts have served to strengthen our public agency relationships by providing an ongoing collaboration between our hydrology/hydraulics software developers and County Flood Control Districts.

References

Client & Address
City of San Bernardino
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino , CA 92418
Contact
Michael Grubbs, P.E.
City Engineer
(909) 384-5057, x3305
Client & Address
City of Loma Linda
25541 Barton Road
Loma Linda, CA 92354
Contact
T. Jarb Thaipejr, P.E.
Public Works Director
(909) 799-4401
Client & Address
San Bernardino Unified School District
777 North "F" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410
Contact
Jorge C. Mendez
Assistant Director
(909) 381-1238, x4913
Client & Address
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District (SBVMWD)
1350 South "E" Street
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
Robert Tincher, P.E.
Manager of Engineering
(909) 384-5057, x3305
Client & Address
East Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD)
3654 East Highland Avenue, Suite 18
Highland, CA 92346-2607
Contact
Robert Martin
General Manager
(909) 888-8986
Client & Address
Lake Arrowhead Community
Services District (LACSD)
P.O. Box 700
Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352
Contact
Ryan Gross, P.E.
District Engineer
(909) 336-7137
Client & Address
San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District (SBVWCD)
1630 West Redlands Boulevard, Suite "A"
Redlands, CA 92373
Contact
Robert Neufeld
District Manager
(909) 793-2503

Experience

Professional Services for Public Agencies – General

JBA provides on-call and contract-based engineering, surveying, and mapping services to public agencies on an as-needed basis. Currently, JBA provides on-call surveying and map checking services to the City of San Bernardino and on-call surveying services to the City of Loma Linda and the City of San Bernardino Unified School District. Joseph S.C. Bonadiman, P.E. acted as Interim Engineer for both the Lake Arrowhead Community Services District (LACSD) and the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District (SBVWCD) during transition periods of both Districts, and JBA continues to provide general consulting services to both LACSD and SBVWCD.

A partial list of general professional services we have provided to public agencies is provided below:

Project
On-Call Surveying & Map Checking
Project Location
San Bernardino, CA
Client
City of San Bernardino
Abstract
Project
On-Call Surveying & Mapping
Project Location
Loma Linda, CA
Client
City of Loma Linda
Abstract
Project
On-Call Surveying & Mapping
Project Location
San Bernardino, CA
Client
San Bernardino City
Unified School District
Abstract
Project
New City Hall
Engineering Design & Surveying
Project Location
Highland, CA
Client
City of Highland
Abstract
-
Project
City Hall East
Surveying & Mapping
Project Location
Ontario, CA
Client
City of Ontario
Abstract
-
Project
New District Facility
Engineering Design & Surveying
Project Location
Highland, CA
Client
East Valley Water District
Abstract
-
Project
Interim Engineering & On-Call
Surveying, GIS, & Mapping
Project Location
San Bernardino County, CA
Client
San Bernardino Valley
Water Conservation District
Abstract
-
Project
Interim Engineering & On-Call
Surveying, GIS, & Mapping
Project Location
Lake Arrowhead, CA
Client
Lake Arrowhead
Community Services District
Abstract
Project
New Facility
Engineering Design & Surveying
Project Location
San Bernardino, CA
Client
Housing Authority of San Bernardino County
Abstract
-

Water, Wastewater, & Reclaimed Water Facilities Engineering for Public Agencies

JBA provides professional engineering design and project/construction management services for the new construction, improvement, and rehabilitation of water storage, treatment, and transmission facilities, wastewater collection and treatment facilities, and reclaimed/recycled water facilities. These services generally include the preparation of all Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E), and bid packages for public works/capital improvement projects, in addition, to support and consultation (including budgeting) during the bid and construction phases of the project. Related services can include surveying/mapping, easements research/acquisition, and the preparation of environmental documentation and acquisition of agency permits.

A partial list of our municipal water, wastewater, & reclaimed water facilities projects is provided below:

Project
1 Million Gallon Burnt Mill Reservoir Engineering Design
Project Location
Lake Arrowhead, CA
Client
Lake Arrowhead
Community Services District
Abstract
Project
Cottage Grove Pump Station
Bid Specifications Preparation
Project Location
Lake Arrowhead, CA
Client
Lake Arrowhead
Community Services District
Abstract
Project
Grass Valley Recycled Water Project
Construction Management
Project Location
Lake Arrowhead, CA
Client
Lake Arrowhead
Community Services District
Abstract
-
Project
48” Baseline Feeder Water
Transmission Line Engineering
Project Location
San Bernardino & Rialto, CA
Client
San Bernardino Valley
Municipal Water District
Abstract
Project
66” Water Transmission Line
Engineering Design
Project Location
Cadiz Valley, CA
Client
Cadiz, Inc.
Abstract
Project
12” Water Transmission Line
& Pilot Spreading Basins Engineering Design
Project Location
Chuckwalla Valley, CA
Client
Metropolitan Water District
of Southern California
Abstract
Project
1.5 Million Gallon Water
Reservoir Engineering Design
Project Location
Colton, CA
Client
City of Colton
Department of Public Works
Abstract
Project
12” Mission Boulevard Water
Transmission Line Engineering Design
Project Location
Loma Linda, CA
Client
City of Loma Linda
Department of Public Works
Abstract
Project
Service Area 70
Water System Engineering Design
Project Location
Service Area 70
San Bernardino County, CA
Client
County of San Bernardino
Department of Special Districts
Abstract
Project
12” Water Transmission Main
& Storage Facilities Engineering
Project Location
Phelan, CA
Client
Sheep Creek Water Company
Abstract

Flood Control & Water Resources Engineering for Public Agencies

JBA has a long history of successful municipal flood control and water resources projects, due in part to the ongoing development of hydrology and hydraulics software by our sister company, Civildesign® Corporation. We have provided professional engineering design services for the new construction of large flood control channels, basins, dams, and ponds, recharge basins, reservoirs, and evaporation ponds, and have prepared hydraulic analyses, scour analyses, and floodplain analyses for the improvement, repair, and protective measures of numerous existing flood control structures in Southern California. We have also prepared large hydrology master plans and FEMA Letters of Map Revision (LOMRs) and Certified Letters of Map Revision (CLOMRs) for the benefit of various agencies. Currently, JBA is preparing the Rimforest Drainage Feasibility Study for the San Bernardino County Flood Control District (SBCFCD) for the purpose of helping to protect the Rimforest community from devastating erosive conditions.

A partial list of our municipal flood control and water resources engineering projects is provided below:

Project
Rimforest Drainage
Feasibility Study
Project Location
Rimforest, CA
Client
San Bernardino County
Flood Control District
Abstract
-
Project
City Creek Channel Analysis
& Letter of Map Revision (LOMR)
Project Location
Highland, CA
Client
San Bernardino County
Flood Control District
Abstract
Project
Mill Creek Channel Scour Analysis
& Hydrology Study
Project Location
San Bernardino, CA
Client
San Bernardino County Counsel
Abstract
Project
Emergency Basin
Protective Measures & Repairs
Project Location
San Bernardino County, CA
Client
San Bernardino County
Flood Control District
Abstract
Project
Santa Ana River Recharge Basins Project Consulting & Project Management
Project Location
San Bernardino County, CA
Client
San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District
Abstract
Project
Sheep Creek Dam
Reservoir & Recreation Area
Project Location
Bishop, CA
Client
City of Bishop
Department of Public Works
Abstract
-
Project
Prado Regional Park Dam, Lake, & Recreational Area
Project Location
San Bernardino County, CA
Client
County of San Bernardino
Abstract
-
Project
Lake Norconian Dam
Break Analysis
Project Location
Norco, CA
Client
City of Norco
Department of Public Works
Abstract
-
Project
White Water Dam Break Analysis
Project Location
Riverside County, CA
Client
Coachella Valley
Water District
Abstract
-
Project
Three Landscape Ponds
20,000-71,000 SF
Engineering Design
Project Location
Highland, CA
Client
City of Highland
Department of Public Works
Abstract
-
Project
10,000 SF Pond & Stream
Engineering Design
Project Location
Ventura, CA
Client
County of Ventura
Abstract
-
Project
5-Acre Evaporation Pond
Engineering Design
Project Location
Baker, CA
Client
Community of Baker
Abstract
-
Project
Two Pilot Recharge Basins
Engineering Design
Project Location
Cadiz Valley , CA
Client
Metropolitan Water District
of Southern California
Abstract
-
Project
36,000 SF Percolation Pond
Engineering Design
Project Location
Victorville, CA
Client
Victor Valley Water District
Abstract
-

Air Bases & Municipal Airports

JBA has provided professional engineering design services for airbase and airport projects since the construction of the original Ontario International Airport in 19xx. Recently, we provided engineering and surveying services for the San Bernardino International Airport (SBIAA) terminal improvements project. We look forward to continued involvement in future improvements of airports throughout the Southern California area.

A partial list of our airport/air base projects is provided below:

Project
San Bernardino International
Airport Terminal Improvements
Project Location
San Bernardino , CA
Client
gkkworks
Abstract
Project
Norton AFB - Timber Creek Channel Hydrology Study
Project Location
San Bernardino, CA
Client
City of San Bernardino
Abstract
-
Project
Municipal Airport
Project Location
Redlands, CA
Client
City of Redlands
Abstract
-
Project
Ontario International Airport
Engineering Design
Project Location
Ontario, CA
Client
City of Ontario
Abstract
-
Project
Hawthorne Airport
Engineering Design
Project Location
Hawthorne, CA
Client
City of Hawthorne
Abstract
-
Project
Thermal Airport
Engineering Design
Project Location
Riverside County , CA
Client
County of Riverside
Abstract
-
Project
Cadiz Airstrip Engineering Design
Project Location
Cadiz Valley, CA
Client
Cadiz, Inc.
Abstract
-

Public Education

JBA has provided professional land surveying and engineering design services for the construction and improvements of various educational institutions throughout Southern California, and we currently provide on-call surveying services to the City of San Bernardino Unified School District (SBUSD).

A partial list of our public education-related projects is provided below:

Project
On-Call Surveying & Mapping
Project Location
San Bernardino , CA
Client
City of San Bernardino
Unified School District
Abstract
Project
Rialto Elementary School No. 18
Professional Engineering Design
Project Location
Rialto, CA
Client
Rialto Unified School District
Abstract
Project
Victor Valley High School
Project Location
Victorville, CA
Client
Victor Valley Union
High School District
Abstract
-
Project
Citrus Valley High School
Project Location
Redlands, CA
Client
Redlands Unified
School District
Abstract
-
Project
Alvord Elementary School No. 13
Project Location
Riverside, CA
Client
Empire Asphalt
Abstract
-

Public Health & Safety

JBA has provided professional land surveying and engineering design services for the construction and improvements of mental health facilities and numerous fire stations throughout Southern California.

A partial list of our public health and safety projects is provided below:

Project
Inland Behavioral Health Facility
Professional Engineering Design
Project Location
San Bernardino , CA
Client
NBI
Abstract
-
Project
Fire Station No. 5
Professional Engineering
Design Services
Project Location
San Bernardino , CA
Client
City of San Bernardino
Abstract
Project
Crafton Hills Fire Station
Project Location
Yucaipa, CA
Client
City of San Bernardino
Abstract
Project
Professional Engineering
Design Services
Project Location
Client
Abstract

Parks & Recreational Facilities

JBA has provided professional land surveying and engineering design services for the construction and improvements of various parks and recreational facilities throughout Southern California.

A partial list of our parks and recreational facilities projects is provided below:

Project
Rimforest Drainage
Feasibility Study
Project Location
Rimforest, CA
Client
San Bernardino County
Flood Control District
Abstract
-
Project
City Creek Channel Analysis
& Letter of Map Revision (LOMR)
Project Location
Highland, CA
Client
San Bernardino County
Flood Control District
Abstract
Project
Mill Creek Channel Scour Analysis
& Hydrology Study
Project Location
San Bernardino, CA
Client
San Bernardino County Counsel
Abstract
Project
Emergency Basin
Protective Measures & Repairs
Project Location
San Bernardino County, CA
Client
San Bernardino County
Flood Control District
Abstract
Project
Santa Ana River Recharge Basins Project Consulting & Project Management
Project Location
San Bernardino County, CA
Client
San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District
Abstract
Project
Sheep Creek Dam
Reservoir & Recreation Area
Project Location
Bishop, CA
Client
City of Bishop
Department of Public Works
Abstract
-
Project
Prado Regional Park Dam, Lake, & Recreational Area
Project Location
San Bernardino County, CA
Client
County of San Bernardino
Abstract
-
Project
Lake Norconian Dam
Break Analysis
Project Location
Norco, CA
Client
City of Norco
Department of Public Works
Abstract
-
Project
White Water Dam Break Analysis
Project Location
Riverside County, CA
Client
Coachella Valley
Water District
Abstract
-
Project
Three Landscape Ponds
20,000-71,000 SF
Engineering Design
Project Location
Highland, CA
Client
City of Highland
Department of Public Works
Abstract
-
Project
10,000 SF Pond & Stream
Engineering Design
Project Location
Ventura, CA
Client
County of Ventura
Abstract
-
Project
5-Acre Evaporation Pond
Engineering Design
Project Location
Baker, CA
Client
Community of Baker
Abstract
-
Project
Two Pilot Recharge Basins
Engineering Design
Project Location
Cadiz Valley , CA
Client
Metropolitan Water District
of Southern California
Abstract
-
Project
36,000 SF Percolation Pond
Engineering Design
Project Location
Victorville, CA
Client
Victor Valley Water District
Abstract
-

Alternative Energy & Eco-Friendly Projects

JBA has a firm commitment to the successful development of large-scale alternative energy projects in Southern California. We have provided professional engineering design services for alternative fuel projects, eco-friendly waste processing sites, recycled/reclaimed water facilities, and various LEED-certified developments. Currently, we are involved in various large-scale alternative energy projects in Southern California, the construction of a new natural gas mainline in Cadiz, CA, and a bioprocessing plant in Colton, CA. As alternative energy projects gain momentum in the U.S. and the world, we look forward to an ongoing involvement in the development of these exciting technologies that have the potential to revolutionize our nation’s infrastructure.

Development/Project
Bordwell Park
Professional Engineering
Design Services
Project Location
Riverside County, CA
Client
Riverside County
Parks Department
Abstract
-
Development/Project
Glen Helen Regional Park
Master Plan &
Environmental Assessment
Project Location
San Bernardino County, CA
Client
San Bernardino County
Parks Department
Abstract
-
Development/Project
Prado Regional Park
Dam Hydraulic Analysis
Project Location
Chino, CA
Client
Riverside County
Parks Department
Abstract
-
Development/Project
Guasti Regional Park
Master Plan & Environmental Assessment
Project Location
Ontario, CA
Client
San Bernardino County
Parks Department
Abstract
-

Downloads

Example Projects
Dams, Ponds & Basin Projects
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Example Projects
Typical Project Management Plan
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Alternative Energy & Eco-Friendly Projects
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