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Space Planning & Architectural Consulting Services (RFP No, 20-040) <br />It appears the Clay Is looking for an overall diverse set of services and expertise rather than a specific <br />project or task, we have endeavored to provide an overall approach, philosophy, and scheduling to all <br />of services being requested. <br />For nearly 30 years, GPA has provided architecture, planning, and Interior design services Internally. We <br />can offer the following range of services based on each Individual project need. <br />■ NEEDS ASSESSMENT <br />• The needs assessment Is a fundamental step in discovering the vital issues of the buildings <br />program, scope of work, and current and/or future needs. Completion of the assessment will <br />effectively dictate staff/ building planning and future renovations for many years to come. We <br />have completed needs assessments serving as a foundation to design planning and budget <br />for municipal facilities In a vast range of types, needs, and sizes, <br />■ PROGRAMMING & REVIEW OF PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMS <br />• We help the ciient to review and assess previous studies of their existing facilities and develop <br />a solid program that Initiates the physical building design process. <br />SITE ANALYSIS AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES <br />• Our site studies regard the community, codes, zoning, ease of circulation, department <br />infrastructure, urban Infrastructure and transportation, and are often aligned with maximizing <br />passive sustainable strategies, Our In-depth site analysis regards the community context, codes, <br />zoning, ease of circulation, department Infrastructure, urban Infrastructure and transportation, <br />and are often aligned with maximizing passive sustalnabie strategies for Urban Design and <br />Master Planning, <br />■ SPACE PLANNING <br />• Stemming from our expertise and experience with office planning, we would develop design <br />schemes for workstation layouts needed for optimal function of the client within a given space. <br />■ CONCEPTUAL/SCHEMATIC STUDIES <br />• We work closely with the client developing Ideas and the program to ensure that the design <br />from beginning to end is an expression of the client's needs and budget while having the <br />design enhance connectivity within the surrounding community. <br />■ 3-D MODELING AND RENDERING SERVICES <br />• We render buildings and spaces to convey to our clients and the surrounding community <br />vivid 3-dimensional characteristics of the proposed design from schematic design to design <br />development. <br />■ SCHEMATIC DESIGN; NEW LAYOUT, EXISTING PLANS, RENOVATION AND RESTORATION PLANS, AND <br />DEMOLITION PLAN. <br />• We work closely with the City developing ideas and the program to ensure that the design <br />from beginning to end is an expression of the client's needs and budget while having the <br />design enhance function and safety of the facility while maintaining connectivity within the <br />surrounding community. <br />■ DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OF FACILITIES AND PARKS, INCLUDING ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HEATING <br />AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) PLANS <br />• Above and Beyond working to develop Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems for <br />Facilities and Parks, we work with many additional disciplines as well Inciudlng Structural <br />Engineering, Landscape Architects and Civil Engineer. <br />■ PROJECT ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT SERVICES <br />• We have a weaifh of experience In orchestrating consultants and the team to ensure Integrity <br />remains in the function and Intent of design throughout the process. <br />Q city of Santa Ana- RFP <br />25 -. 39 , Page 18 <br />