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in working with the City to respond to specific task orders and to respond to the services outlined in the RFP overview. We can identify and address design needs in diverse communities and our understanding of the objective for each element of the Scope of Work, as follows: Architecture/Urban Design Architectural Project Process. We review and apply architectural documentation standards for drawings and specifications; PS&E; prepare a Microsoft Project design schedule; prepare conceptual SD studies and reports including, but not limited to, site and building plans, elevations and building sections, primary material and color recommendations and SDs; prepare 30% and 60% CDs, 90% plan check and construction drawings and specifications; prepare 100% bid and construction drawings and specifications; prepare all necessary documentation for the designated LEED Certification (if applicable); prepare plan check corrections and resubmissions including planning and building in a timely manner; meet and coordinate with appropriate representatives and other subcontractors for design reviews and approvals during the above phases; prepare construction cost estimates for each design phase; and provide stamped and signed plan originals, calculations and specifications by appropriately licensed California architects and engineers. Gruen typically assists with identified items under the client's project manager's direction including attendance at mandatory pre -bid meetings; responds to bid phase questions and addenda preparation; attend pre -construction and construction meetings; reviews contractor material submittals and shop drawings; attends construction observation site visits to address construction problems; assists in responding to general contractor RFIs in a timely fashion; prepares drawing and specification field revisions; assists clients with warranty -related work or other construction deficiencies as requested. New Building Construction Projects. Gruen Associates has a long history with construction projects of all sizes and types including publicly- and privately -funded projects for government facilities such as civic centers, libraries, police stations, gymnasiums, community centers, courthouses, recreational facilities, and office buildings. Many of our publicly -funded projects have successfully met arduous local, state and Federal auditing processes such as the new construction for the Metro Division 16 Southwestern Yard project near LAX and the Metro Division 20 New Maintenance of Way/Non-Revenue Vehicle Maintenance Building 61S and Parts Storage Expansion in downtown Los Angeles —both were with Gannett Fleming and are constructed as of 2019—the LAX Central Utility Plant Replacement, Olympic and Northeast Police Stations, Maimonides Academy and the Morongo Band of Mission Indians Civic Center. Building Renovation and Modernization Projects. For existing structures, Gruen anticipates potential challenges presented with renovations, modernizations, additions and maintenance projects to meet needs. We see such challenges as opportunities for creative design solutions. For instance, if presented with inadequate ceiling space to conceal newly introduced, oversized ducts or equipment, we may create an architectural feature to enclose it or treat it in an aesthetically celebratory way. We completed the award -winning Brand Library and Art Center Renovation project for the City of Glendale, which restored the original character of the 1904 mansion lost in its conversion to a library in 1956 and addition in 1969. Other key issues to consider include: 1) existing conditions; 2) accurate and complete as -built documents; 3) clear understanding of the renovation project's intent and 4) ensuring uninterrupted facility operations. City of Santa Ana RFP for Space Planning and Architectural Consulting Service g GRUENASSCCIATES RFP No. 20-040 25 -327 .iilCl IITCGTunC f'LAfJNPJG UiTEFIGT� LAM1 LSGA