Category: Infrastructure Client: County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Location: Los Angeles County, CA UltraSystems, under contract to Parsons Brinckerhoff is generating the “affected environment” section of an Environmental Assessment, as...
Category: Infrastructure Client: Hensel Phelps Construction Company Location: Costa Mesa, CA UltraSystems conducted an eight-hour continuous noise measurements for the Hensel Phelps Construction Company to assess the noise impact on workers from construction-related...
Category: Infrastructure Client: Port of Los Angeles, Environmental Management Division Location: Los Angeles County, CA UltraSystems provided “on-call” environmental services for nearly six years to the Port of Los Angeles (POLA). Our services included CEQA/NEPA...
Category: Infrastructure Client: Port of Long Beach (POLB) Location: Los Angeles, CA Under contract to the Port of Long Beach (POLB) UltraSystems prepared an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for a proposed Marriott Residence Inn. The project...
Category: Infrastructure Client: Los Angeles Harbor Department (LAHD) Location: Los Angeles, CA The Los Angeles Harbor Department (LAHD) prepared an Environmental Impact Report for the renewal of the lease to GATX for its Marine Oil Terminal at Berths 171-173, on...
Category: Infrastructure Client: Unspecified Location: San Diego, CA UltraSystems conducted ambient air monitoring for respirable particulate matter (PM10), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), reactive organic gases (ROG), and sulfur dioxide (SO2) at the...
Category: Infrastructure Client: Meyer, Mohaddes Associates (MMA) Location: Los Angeles, CA This project involved improvements to Berths 48-52 to provide the facilities and infrastructure severely needed to serve break bulk handling operations with more efficiency and...
Category: Infrastructure Client: POLA Location: Los Angeles, CA UltraSystems was contracted to conduct dredge monitoring at Berths 71, 148 – 151, 167-169, 212-215, and 261-265, as required in POLA’s wastewater discharge permits for each of five separate dredging...
Category: Infrastructure Client: Unspecified Location: the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach UltraSystems managed an evaluation of air emissions from tugboats operating in the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach. The primary focus of this...
Category: Infrastructure Client: Vesta Telecommunication, Inc. Location: Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, CA UltraSystems prepared an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the Vesta Telecommunication Fiber Optic Project, on behalf of the...
“I will personally make sure that the hard work and effort that UltraSystems has shown with the expedited San Diego Creek request is reflected in the scoring/evaluation, and that UltraSystems will definitely move up in the ranking.”
– Vinh Tran, P.E., Civil Engineer Project Management, RDMD County of Orange
“Betsy, indeed it was a pleasure working with you and the staff of UltraSystems over the last three years. You folks did a very good job for us under the ENO70 contract. You were always very responsive, technically proficient and reasonable in costs. You have played a major role in facilitating Metro's construction program. I will look forward to the opportunity to work with you again in the future.”
– Carl Peter Ripaldi Principal Environmental Specialist Metropolitan Transportation Authority
“I really appreciate the hard work and the quality of work that you and your staff at UltraSystems do. Over the past few years, I have been very impressed with UltraSystems' work ethics, comprehensiveness, thoroughness of documents, and responsiveness to clients' and communities' needs.”
– Dr. Robert Manford, Ph. D, REA Senior Planner, Environmental Review Unit Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles
“Throughout the years and the numerous projects that you and your staff have worked on for our Department, it has always been a great working relationship. I genuinely respect your technical knowledge and professionalism in the outstanding work that was provided. I look forward to continued success in working together on future projects.”
– Sarah D. Scott Programs Development Division Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
“This message is to convey my sincere gratitude to UltraSystems during the processing of the additional CEQA environmental documentation for the Sunshine Canyon Landfill in Los Angeles County. You and your staff were always professional, knowledgeable, and timely in the assistance you brought to the preparation of a circulated Addendum to both the City of Los Angeles and the County for previous EIRs on the landfill, a very controversial project.”
– Daryl Koutnik Managing Principal, Biological Sciences, Supervising Regional Planning LA County Department of Regional Planning
“With the large-scale project and the monitoring effort necessary to comply with state and local requirements as well as standard construction monitoring issues, UltraSystems was able to react quickly to the project’s needs with augmented staff as necessary.”
– Gary Sycalik Resident Engineer, Owens Lake Dust Mitigation Project Phase 7 KDG Development & Construction Consulting
“Once provided with the Notice to Proceed, UltraSystems performed their environmental services with minimal technical direction. All work was performed as required in a method that promoted accuracy, responsiveness, cost-effectiveness, and timely Caltrans approval for projects with Federal Funding.”
– Bill Zimmerman, P.E., T.E., PTOE President W.G. Zimmerman Engineering
“Not only has the performance of work been outstanding, I personally have found the staff with UltraSystems to be very pleasant and easy to work with. I would highly recommend the services of UltraSystems to other agencies.”
Project: Narco Channel Report, “I find the report exciting, fascinating and awesome.”
– Rory Paster Permit Manager, Regulatory Permits Section OC Public Works
“I want to take my hat off to you and your team. Completing these reports and submitting them on time is a huge milestone for our entire Anaheim to Los Angeles team!”
–David M. Thomson, PE Vice President STV Incorporated
“It was a pleasure working with UltraSystems on the Arlington Heights Sports Park environmental process. Your professionalism, responsiveness and technical proficiency was a great asset in helping the City of Riverside complete the initial study, MND, and other CEQA documentation. We look forward to working with you in the future.”
– Randy McDaniel Project Manager, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department City of Riverside
“UltraSystems participated in a flawless job in preparing an impenetrable (by legal action) CEQA document for the Sunshine Canyon Landfill project in the County of Los Angeles.”
– Daryl Koutnik Supervising Regional Planning, Impact Analysis Section Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning
“You did an excellent job protecting the public's interest and University's concern with costs.”
– Steinar Sire University of California, Irvine
“UltraSystems has consistently performed at a very high level, producing work of the highest caliber. We have found them to approach their work with a positive “can-do” attitude. For the AMLI Uptown Orange project, UltraSystems prepared a thorough MND under extreme time pressures without sacrificing quality or detail.”
– Mark Hickner, AICP Planning and Entitlement Director KTGY Group, Inc.
“Thank you for putting together the “Jurisdictional Waters and Upland Habitats Impact Table” for the Huntington Bridges Preventive Maintenance Project. I thought it was very well thought out and very easy to understand – even for an engineer! Thank you for your perseverance on this project.”
– Jonathan Claudio Project Engineer City of Huntington Beach
“Your staff was diligent and consciences in completing the scope of work on time and within budget. The IUSD thanks UltraSystems for your effort and professionalism.”
– Ana Gonzalez Supervisor, Facilities Planning Irvine USD
“The work UltraSystems provided was delivered and completed in a professional manner, on time and within budget. Their efforts and service were greatly appreciated, and the District would be most receptive to future opportunities to do business with them again.”
– Keith Matsuo Director, Facilities & Construction Alhambra USD
“To date, we have retained UltraSystems as an environmental consultant on high profile projects, and will continue to do so as we are confident in their technical abilities and knowledge.”
“The rigorous environmental and regulatory planning and permitting procedure is much more manageable with UltraSystems’ participation and guidance.”
– Rory Paster Environmental Engineering Specialist, Projects & Regulatory Permits Unit OC Public Works
“UltraSystems played a crucial role in obtaining a conditional use permit…in a timely, cost effective and professional manner.”
– Michael Francis Attorney at Law Demetriou, Del Guercio, Springer & Francis, LLP
“UltraSystems’ staff is professional, provides reports in a timely manner, and is responsive to any inquires or requests from City and County staff.”
– Maria Masis, AICP Supervising Planner LA County Regional Planning
“The City of Dana Point has enjoyed a positive working relationship with UltraSystems over the last several years. UltraSystems demonstrated both professionalism and responsiveness to City staff throughout the duration of the project. Ultimately, a very comprehensive and defensible EIR was produced, which was well received within the community.”
– Erica Demkowicz, AICP Senior Planner City of Dana Point
“Caltrans District 12 environmental reviewer seemed favorably impressed with your work, and specifically asked me for the name of the consultant who prepared the PES. So yes, I think we would very much like to work with your organization again.”
– Sean Nazarie, P.E. Director of Engineering CNC Engineering
“For each of these tasks, your staff was responsive to our needs, and completed quality work in an efficient and professional manner. The dedication and work effort to accommodate the District schedules and deadlines are much appreciated. Each task was completed with the approved budgets.”
– John Eclevia Director, FMOT Los Alamitos USD
“Professional service to address immediate needs onsite. Excellent services; would use again in the future.”
– Steven Ross Project Manager Everstrong Construction
“I have always been very happy with the services by UltraSystems to our Planning Group here at Willdan. We will certainly keep you at the top of the list of biological resources subconsultants (although we know you have service capabilities in many additional areas).”
– Dean Sherer, AICP, ENV SP Director of Planning Willdan Engineering
“Contractor attentive to on-the-ground requirements, committed to avoiding concerns related to habitat sensitivity, application of pesticides, etc. Public outreach component was well executed and helped to avoid potential issues.”
– Daniel Sulzer Assistant Chief, Planning Division CPARS–USACE
“The work UltraSystems provided was delivered and completed in a professional manner, on time and within budget. Their efforts and service were greatly appreciated and the City of Fontana Planning Division would be receptive to future opportunities to do business with them again.”
– Brett Hamilton Associate Planner, Planning Division City of Fontana
“Betsy Lindsay and her staff have displayed a high degree of reliability, responsibility, and energy. The firm completed both projects in compliance with the schedule. The projects were also successful in completing all the contracted duties and were reliable in meeting staff's expectations.”
– Jeff Anderson, ACIP Planning Director City of West Covina
“Thank you for your excellent work and partnership over the last several years. Hope we can work together again soon!”
– Hayley J. Lovan Chief, Ecosystem Planning Section Los Angeles District, USACE
“UltraSystems has performed very well for OC Public Works for many years and I would hire this firm again.”
– James R. Volz, P.E. Senior Civil Engineer, Infrastructure Programs / Regulatory Permits OC Public Works
“You all did an outstanding job! Thanks for your help.”
– Candida Neal, AICP Planning Manager City of Santa Ana
“I want to thank you again for the excellent service that was provided. I too hope that we have the opportunity to work together again on future projects.”
– Pedro Gomez Associate Planner City of Santa Ana
“Great, thank you for Ultra System’s great efforts on meeting this milestone. Much appreciated.”
– Bomee Yoon Facilities Coordinator Norwalk - La Mirada Unified School District
