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Proposal to provide Landscape Architectural Design for 6th & Lacy Park - RFP No. 18.038 Design West Engineering I Electrical Engineering Design West Engineering is a full -service electrical engineering consulting firm founded on the philosophies of second -to -none service, environmental sensibility, and commitment to forward -thinking innovation. Established in 2000 and centered on these ideas, they have quickly grown to become one of Southern California's most prominent and the Inland Empire's largest MEP firms. They currently maintain approximately 45 employees offering a diversified range of practical experience in municipal, educational, green -building, transportation, medical, commercial, and residential building sectors. Their highly qualified and innovative engineers work in a multi -disciplined environment, each familiar with overall project requirements in addition to their specific area of expertise, offering the most up-to-date expertise in the latest technologies. Project Understanding Approach The City of Santa Ana has secured approximately $725,000 dollars for the development of the 6th & Lacy Park. Funding is being provided by a State of California, "Housing Related Parks" program grant. The .42 acre project site is bordered to the north by 6th Street and on the east by Lacy Street, and was formerly three vacant homes that were acquired, demolished and re -zoned for the development of a neighborhood park. The City held several community meetings to obtain input regarding the desired elements of the park. This resulted in the development of a raryr6,"Straetpark conceptual plan prepared Community out,anh Meat ina by the City and included Thursday, Apr116,2017 as part of the RFP. A supplemental addendum p _ followed highlighting a „ list of proposed amenities ---- including: Walkways Playground equipment a Picnic Areas m A Shade Shelter va A small restroom with single unisex compartment * A small area for skateboard ramps * An outdoor classroom area n, Perimeter fencing n Rock bioswale ri California friendly landscaping (including fruit trees) raq Automatic irrigation system n Site amenities (park entrance sign, interpretive signage, benches, picnic tables, bike racks and a drinking fountain, in Drainage (utilizing low impact development concepts) ct Site Lighting m (Community Garden has been eliminated) The project schedule highlights the need for bid advertisement by September 2018 and award of construction by December 2018. Having had a similar schedule duration for Memory Lane Park, DEA anticipates working closely with the City to schedule community meetings upon award of the contract in order to obtain consensus of the desired park amenities and to determine if the desired elements are within the construction budget. We have worked with a number of agencies to assist in expediting construction schedules by utilizing various programs available to Cities (such as the ability to buy products direct, via a purchasing cooperative) whereas a reduction in cost is achieved in addition to a savings in the schedule. DEA has prepared a comprehensive and aggressive schedule that requires full cooperation by our design team members as well as the City and outside agencies to ensure the work is completed prior to the above noted date. Scheduling Consideration Our scope and fee addresses each of the elements denoted in the RFP in addition to the tasks necessary to prepare a comprehensive set of construction documents. Given our extensive experience with park and trail projects, we look forward to sharing our ideas with you on how best to implement your project within the available funding and prior to the deadlines set forth. David Evans and Associates, Inc. I May 21, 2018 1 5