Item 17 - Agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc. for Landscape (10th and Flower Park)

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V DAVID EVANS February28, 2023 ANDASSOCIATES INC. Ms. Suzi Furjanic City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency; M-36 20 Civic Center Plaza; Ross Annex Santa Ana, CA 92701 RE: PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR 10th AND FLOWER PARK, RFP NO. 22-124 Dear Suzi: On behalf of David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), we are pleased to provide this proposal for the design of 1 Oth and Flower Park. Our team has had the pleasure of working with the City of Santa Ana (City) on the design and implementation of the award -winning Memory Lane Park and Mariposa Park, in addition to working with Public Works on the design of Standard and McFadden Park which will soon come to fruition. The benefits of working with us include the following. ■ Extensive Understanding of the City and Knowledge of the Proposed Project: DEA has designed similar park projects with the City, and we understand the importance of your potential funding and the project schedule. DEA is pleased to express our sincere interest once again in continuing to collaborate with your team. We have in-house expertise and creativity from our landscape architects, civil engineers, park planners, surveyors, hydrology specialists, irrigation designers and construction team members. We understand the City's desire to design and build a new park through community engagement. Our expertise with public outreach, including availability of bilingual team members, will support your staff as needed during design and construction. ■ Technical, Creative and Efficient Team: Coupled with our extensive portfolio of park projects throughout Southern California, we are an ideal match to team with the City for the development of 10th and Flower Park. We have provided a comprehensive scope of services based on information provided in the City's Request for Proposal. We understand the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) program has provided initial funding. ■ Team Continuity: We have come together with our same teaming partners including Design West for electrical engineering, Converse Consulting for geotechnical engineering, and Spohn Ranch in the event a skate park is desired. We have provided a comprehensive schedule to indicate how best to accomplish your scheduling needs. We thank you again for your consideration of our qualifications and look forward to the next step in the selection process. I am a principal of DEA and the main point of contact with legal authority to commit the firm under this contract. Please feel free to contact me at (909) 481-5750 or ksr@deainc.com if you have any questions or need additional information. Sincerely, D�AVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. Kim S. Rhodes, PLA 3867 Vice President, Principal in Charge 17542 E. 17th Street, Suite 150 Tustin, CA 92780 T: 714.665.4500 F: 714.665.4501