Item 30 - Design Services for the Standard — McFadden Park Project

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June 3, 2021 Mr. Kenny Nguyen City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency; M-36 20 Civic Center Plaza; Ross Annex Santa Ana, CA 92701 V DAVID EVANS ANDASSOCIATES INC. RE: PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR STANDARD-MCFADDEN PARK, RFP NO. 21-055 Dear Mr. Nguyen: On behalf of David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), we enthusiastically provide you with a proposal for the design of Standard -McFadden Park. Our team has had the pleasure of working with the City of Santa Ana (City) on the design and implementation of both the award -winning Memory Lane Park, as well as the recently completed Mariposa Park. We've worked closely with Suzi Furjanic and Ron Ono. We've also had the opportunity to meet Executive Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, Lisa Rudloff at the grand opening of Mariposa Park (formerly known as 6th and Lacy Park). The benefits of working with us include: ■ Extensive Understanding of the City and Knowledge of the Proposed Project: Having been involved in the design of these similar park projects with the City, and understanding the importance of grant funding and scheduling, DEA is pleased to once again express our sincere interest 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 implement the design featured in the request for proposal in hopes of bringing the kind of successful community engagement and implementation as we have had the opportunity of providing on the two prior park projects noted above. Our expertise with public outreach, including availability of bilingual team members will support 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 redevelopment of the Standard - McFadden Park. We have provided a comprehensive scope of services based on the City's preliminary conceptual plan and overall project budget of $4,000,000 provided by the 2018 Parks Bond Act - SPD & CR and Park Acquisition and Development Funds. ■ Team Continuity: We have come together with our teaming partners including Design West for electrical engineering, Converse Consulting for geotechnical engineering, and Spohn Ranch for the skate park design. 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�A/V-ID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. Kim S. Rhodes, PLA 3867 Vice President, Principal in Charge 17782 17th Street, Suite 200 Tustin, CA 92780 T. 714.665.4500 F: 714.665.4501