Facebook  LinkedIn  YouTube  Instagram

Unlock new opportunities in business, procurement, innovation, and policy while forging lasting connections.


Join Eric Bayani, Laura Marquez and Adrian Hightower, PhD, PE, on October 17 (4-6 pm) to explore growth and success strategies in a rapidly changing landscape.


Register now and spark meaningful collaborations that drive resilience and success!

https://EnergyForum.eventbrite.com



Strengthen connections, spark collaborations, and create lasting business relationships that drive growth, resilience, and success in a rapidly evolving landscape.


Agenda:

4:00 pm Welcome



Tacos and Business Network

Exhibitors

Port of Long Beach

SKANSKA

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

Community Connection, LLC

California Insurance Commission


4:30 pm 30 seconds Business Pitch


5:00 pm Energy Conversation

Conversation Introductions by Yeri Flor


Moderator

Eric Bayani

Principal Owner

Embedded LLC


Adrian Hightowe, PhD, PE, ENV-SP

Sustainability, Resilience & Innovation Manager

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California


Laura Marquez

CEO

Dieseltronics


Q & A

Vendors

StarLight Media Works

Luis Edgar

The Marriott Hotel

Event Give Aways..

Katiana Luttell

Blanca Sandoval

Aaron Ganz Media


ENERGY CONVERSATION


Adrian Hightowe, PhD, PE, ENV-SP

Sustainability, Resilience & Innovation Manager

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California


Dr. Adrian Hightower is an experienced sustainability professional with depth of knowledge in organizational change management as well as technical expertise in renewable energy and sustainable water treatment.

Dr. Hightower has consulted as a licensed engineer and certified sustainability professional with innovative teams in the energy storage, electric vehicle infrastructure, microgrid, and power utility industries.

Dr. Hightower currently serves as the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s Sustainability, Resilience, and Innovation Manager leading the organization's development of Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) reporting, Water Affordability/Environmental Justice Policy and Climate Vulnerability Risk Assessments.

He holds several patents and has published numerous papers in these fields materials science and engineering. Dr Hightower received his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. is from the California Institute of Technology.


Eric Bayani

Principal Owner

Embedded LLC


Eric brings 25+ year of experience in supply chain and logistics with 19+ years at a marine terminal operation in Long Beach where he managed Port commercial contracts and air/water compliance. Eric’s experience includes a wide variety of hands-on emission reduction, water quality projects and construction.

He’s currently working on nearly half a billion dollars of EPA Clean Port Program grants at six (6) locations in two California ports. He’s been awarded over $14M in environmental grants/vouchers/rebates and nearly $2M in carbon credits. Projects range from shorepower, electric yard tractor demonstration, replacing and upgrading diesel fleets (CA and WA), adopting renewable diesel, installation of diesel particulate filters (CA and WA), and repowering diesel engines to alt fuel.

Additionally, Eric’s been awarded Security grants of nearly $2M for various physical and cybersecurity projects. Due to his years of experience and extensive emission reduction work, Eric has established a network of Port contacts, Zero Emission technology companies, OEMs and cybersecurity vendors and suppliers. Eric participates in larger Port projects as the Port and Terminal subject matter expert or industry specialist.


Laura Marquez

CEO

Dieseltronics


A Latina CEO her business Dieseltronics is based in Long Beach, California. With 20 years in the diesel industry, Laura leads a skilled team that rebuilds and tests diesel injectors, turbos, and fuel pumps for heavy-duty, light-duty, marine, construction, and agricultural equipment. As an Alliant Power dealer, Dieseltronics provides OEM-quality parts and is known for delivering high-quality, reliable services.



**INVITATION TO BID***

 

Skanska-Coffman A Joint Venture II (SCJV), is interested in soliciting in Good Faith all subcontractors and

suppliers as well as CUCP certified DBE subcontractors and suppliers related to the scopes of work below for the:

 

CONSTRUCTION OF THE INTERSTATE 10 CORRIDOR FREIGHT AND EXPRESS LANE PROJECT – CONTRACT 2A

Owner: San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA)

IFB No. 25-1003269

 

BID DUE DATE: October 27, 2025 @ 2:00 PM (Quotes not received by 10/27/2025 may not be reviewed/evaluated)

Please submit your bids to Estimating: bids.socal@skanska.com

 

Plans & Specs can be accessed and download from SBCTA online portal at: https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/20136/bo/bo-detail/131928 or from SCJV’s BuildingConnected Planroom at: https://app.buildingconnected.com/public/59b1c0096ab4570007e09292/projects/68dd6f224b58511a337535c9.

 

General Work Description: The Interstate 10 Corridor Freight and Express Lane Project – Contract 2A (Project), located in San Bernardino County, proposes to construct a single express lane with price-managed/tolled facilities in both directions of Interstate 10 (I-10) from approximately I-15 to 0.3 miles east of Sierra Avenue, through the cities of Ontario and Fontana (including unincorporated area), and the unincorporated community of Bloomington. Requested scopes include, but are not limited to the following and should be based on the Contract and its amendments: Construction area signs, Traffic Control systems, Type II Barricade, Asbestos Compliance Plan, Biologist, Clearing and Grubbing, Roadway excavation, Structure excavation, Rock Blanket, Landscape and Irrigation, Hydroseed, Asphalt Paving, Concrete Grinding, Concrete Paving, Steel Casing, CIDH Piling, Concrete Barrier, Approach Slabs, Structural Concrete, Minor Concrete, Curb and Gutter, Joint seal, Reinforcing Steel, Structural Steel Bridge, Structural Shotcrete, Roadside Signs, Overhead Signs, Masonry Sound Walls, Retaining Walls, Ground Monitoring, Bridge Removal, Bridge Monitoring, RCP, Drain Outlet, Box Culverts, Geocomposite Drain, Corrugated Steel Pipe, Rock Slope Protection, Miscellaneous Metals, Steel, PC/PS Bridge Girders, Ground Anchors, Driven Pile, Prestressing, Polyester Bridge Deck Treatment, Chain Link Fence, Guard Railing, Pavement Markings, Striping, Rumble Strip, Concrete Barrier, Electrical Systems, Ramp Metering Systems, Street Sweeping, Trucking, Construction Materials Supply

 

Requirements: Skanska-Coffman A Joint Venture II (SCJV) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and requests quotes from all qualified subcontractors and suppliers. SCJV will assist qualified subcontractors, vendors, & suppliers in obtaining bonding, lines of credit, insurance, necessary equipment, materials and/or supplies. If you are a DBE Company, please provide your certification letter with your proposal. In order to assist DBE subcontractors and suppliers, we will divide total requirements into smaller packages, tasks or quantities & establish delivery & construction schedule, which will permit maximum participation when feasible. If you are a Non-DBE, please indicate all lower-tier participation on your quotation as it will be evaluated with your price. Project documents can be reviewed by appointment in our office Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. SCJV’s insurance requirements are Commercial General Liability (GL): $1M ea. occ., $1M personal injury, $2M products and completed operations agg. and general agg.; $1M Auto Liability; $5M Excess/Umbrella and $1M Workers Comp. Endorsements and waivers required are the Additional Insured End., Primary Wording End., and a Waiver of Subrogation (GL & WC). Other insurance requirements may be necessary per scope or RFP requirement. Subcontractors may be required to furnish performance & payment bonds in the full amount of their subcontract by an admitted surety & subject to approval by SCJV. Quotations must be valid for the same duration as specified by the Owner for contract award. Conditions or exceptions in Subcontractor’s quote are expressly rejected unless accepted in writing. SCJV is signatory to the Operating Engineers, Laborers, Cement Masons, & Carpenters Unions. Subcontractors must provide weekly, one original and one copy of all certified payrolls, including non-performance and fringe benefit statements if required by law or by the Prime Contract. Please note that all Contractors and Subcontractors must register with The DIR (Department of Industrial Relations) in order to bid on public works projects. Include Contractor License Number and DIR Number on all Quotes Submitted. SCJV is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship, protected veteran status, or any other categories protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

 

Estimating Department: 1995 Agua Mansa Rd, Riverside, CA 92509, Phone: (951) 684-5360 |

Lead Estimator: Dan Hirsh |Email: bids.socal@skanska.com 

 

Thanks,

 

Connie Brown

DBE Compliance Coordinator, Skanska USA Civil

5450 W 99th Place

Los Angeles, CA 90045


 

FOLLOW US

Facebook  LinkedIn  YouTube  Instagram