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Item # 23
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
April 20, 2021
TOPIC: Design and Construction Services for the 17th Street Triangle Park Renovation
AGENDA TITLE
Approve Agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting Inc. for Design and
Construction Services for 17th Street Triangle Park Renovation in an Amount not to
Exceed $81,323 for a Three -Year Term (Project No. 21-2741) (Non -General Fund)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Little Diversified Architectural
Consulting Inc. to complete plans, specifications, and a cost estimate for the 17th Street
Triangle Park Renovation Project in the amount of $73,930, with a 10 percent contingency
of $7,393 in an amount not to exceed $81,323 for a three-year term beginning April 20,
2021 and expiring April 19, 2024, with an option for two, one-year extensions, subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
DISCUSSION
On January 12, 2021, the Public Works Agency released Request for Proposal (RFP) No.
20-130 to seek the services of a professional engineering firm to provide complete plans,
specifications, and a cost estimate for the design of a steel overlook deck at 17th Street
Triangle Park that deters encampments and will withstand fire damage. This proposed
project focuses on the reconstruction of the boardwalk deck overlook, riparian
landscaping, lighting, and signage (interpretive and mile markers).
The RFP was advertised on the City's online procurement management and publication
system, with proposals due on February 2, 2021. Three proposals were received and
evaluated by a selection committee. In accordance with the qualifications -based
selection process, the fee schedule was opened for the top -ranked firm following proposal
evaluation. Based on criteria outlined in the RFP, the following summarizes the
responding firms and their ranking.
Design and Construction Services for the 17th Street Triangle Park Renovation
April 20, 2021
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Firm
City
Rank
Little Diversified
Newport Beach
1
Hirsh & Associates
Anaheim
2
IDS
Irvine
3
Staff recommends awarding an agreement (Exhibit 2) to Little Diversified Architectural
Consulting to provide design engineering services based upon the scope of work and
selection criteria outlined in RFP 20-128. Their proposal demonstrated the firm has the
necessary capacity and expertise to complete the required services on an expedited
grant -funding deadline. The firm's rates are reasonable and within industry standard, the
team qualifications are appropriate for this project, and the proposal was determined to
provide the best value for the City.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with the action.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted and available for expenditure in the current Fiscal Year 2020-21
Capital Improvement Program (Project No. 21-2741). The table below indicates the
estimated expenditures by fiscal year. Any remaining balances not expended at the end
of the agreement term will be carried forward for expenditure in the event the optional
extension periods are exercised
Fiscal
Accounting Unit
Fund
Accounting Unit -
Year
- Account No.
Description
Account No.
Amount
Description
Santa Ana River
2020-21
16113263-66220
PRCSA Capital
Conservancy Program,
$10,000
(April -June)
(21-2741)
Grants
Improvements Other
Than Building
Santa Ana River
2021-22
16113263-66220
PRCSA Capital
Conservancy Program,
$63,930
(July -June)
(21-2741)
Grants
Improvements Other
Than Building
Santa Ana River
2022-23
16113263-66220
PRCSA Capital
Conservancy Program,
$6,393
(July -June)
(21-2741)
Grants
Improvements Other
Than Building
Santa Ana River
2023-24
16113263-66220
PRCSA Capital
Conservancy Program,
$1,000
(July -April)
(21-2741)
Grants
Improvements Other
Than Building
Design and Construction Services for the 17th Street Triangle Park Renovation
April 20, 2021
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Accounting Unit -
Fiscal
Accounting Unit
Fund
Account No.
Amount
Year
- Account No.
Description
Description
TOTAL:
$81,323
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Location Map
2. Agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting
Submitted By:
Lisa Rudloff, Executive Director — Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency
Nabil Saba, P.E., Executive Director — Public Works Agency
Approved By: Kristine Ridge, City Manager
Exhibit 1
SANTAANA Project No. 21-2741
Pi 17th Street Triangle Park Renovation
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR THE 17TH STREET TRIANGULAR PARK RESTORATION PROJECT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this 20th day of April, 2021 by and between Little
Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. ("Consultant"), and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and
municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of California
("City").
RECITALS
A. On January 12, 2021 the City issued Request for Proposal No. 20-130, by which it sought a
Consultant to provide a complete Plans, Specifications, and Cost Estimate (PS&E) package for the
17th Street Triangular Park Restoration Project.
B. Consultant submitted a responsive proposal that was selected by the City. Consultant represents
that it is able and willing to provide the services described in the scope of work that was included
in RFP No. 20-130.
C. In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Consultant represents that it is knowledgeable
in its field and that any services performed by Consultant under this Agreement will be performed
in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be expected from a professional consulting
firm in the field.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the terms
and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consultant shall perform the services described in the scope of work that was included in RFP No.
20-130, which is attached as Exhibit A, and as more specifically delineated in Consultant's proposal,
which is attached as Exhibit B and incorporated in full.
2. COMPENSATION
a. City agrees to pay, and Consultant agrees to accept as total payment for its services for City,
the rates and charges identified in Exhibit C. The total amount to be expended under this
Agreement shall not exceed $81,323 during the term of this Agreement, including any
extension periods. The sum is comprised of (1) the base amount of $73,930 and (2) a 10%
contingency in the amount of $7,393 for additional services at the City's sole discretion.
b. Payment by City shall be made within 45 days (forty-five) days following receipt of proper
invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures. Payment need not
be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance set forth in the Recitals
which may reasonably be expected by City.
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3. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above and terminate on April 19, 2024,
unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 16, below. The term of this Agreement may be
extended for two 1-year periods upon a writing executed by the City Manager and City Attorney.
4. PREVAILING WAGES
Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770,
et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., ("Prevailing Wage
Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements
on "public works" and "maintenance" projects. If the services being performed are part of an applicable
"public works" or "maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and the total
compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws.
Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents
free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with
the Prevailing Wage Laws.
5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Consultant shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an independent
contractor and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor shall it be construed to
create an employer -employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or to allow the City to exercise
discretion or control over the professional manner in which Consultant performs the services which are
the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the services to be provided by Consultant shall be provided
in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and regulations governing such services. Consultant
shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar
taxes relating to employees and shall be responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.
6. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS
This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse,
or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans,
specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any
tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically or
otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant
under this Agreement ("Documents & Data"). Consultant shall require all subcontractors to agree in
writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetual license for any Documents & Data the
subcontractor prepares under this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the
legal right to license any and all Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and
warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were provided to Consultant by the City. City shall not
be limited in any way in its use of the Documents and Data at any time, provided that any such use not
within the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City's sole risk.
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7. INSURANCE
Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain and
shall require its subcontractors, if any, to obtain and maintain insurance as described below:
a. Commercial General Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain commercial general
liability insurance naming the City, its officers, employees, agents, volunteers and
representatives as additional insured(s) and shall include, but not be limited to protection
against claims arising from bodily and personal injury, including death resulting therefrom
and damage to property, resulting from any act or occurrence arising out of Consultant's
operations in the performance of this Agreement, including, without limitation, acts
involving vehicles. The amounts of insurance shall be not less than the following: single
limit coverage applying to bodily and personal injury, including death resulting therefrom,
and property damage, in the total amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence, with $2,000,000
in the aggregate. Such insurance shall (a) name the City, its officers, employees, agents,
and representatives as additional insured(s); (b) be primary and not contributory with
respect to insurance or self-insurance programs maintained by the City; and (c) contain
standard separation of insureds provisions.
b. Business automobile liability insurance, or equivalent form, with a combined single limit
of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. Such insurance shall include coverage for
owned, hired and non -owned automobiles.
C. Worker's Compensation Insurance. In accordance with the provisions of Section 3700 of
the Labor Code, Consultant, if Consultant has any employees, is required to be insured
against liability for worker's compensation or to undertake self-insurance. Prior to
commencing the performance of the work under this Agreement, Consultant agrees to
obtain and maintain any employer's liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000
per accident.
d. If Consultant is or employs a licensed professional such as an architect or engineer:
Professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance, with a combined single limit of not
less than $1,000,000 per claim with $2,000,000 in the aggregate.
e. The following requirements apply to the insurance to be provided by Consultant pursuant
to this section:
i. Consultant shall maintain all insurance required above in full force and effect for
the entire period covered by this Agreement.
ii. Certificates of insurance shall be furnished to the City upon execution of this
Agreement and shall be approved by the City.
iii. Certificates and policies shall state that the policies shall not be canceled or reduced
in coverage or changed in any other material aspect without thirty (30) days prior
written notice to the City.
iv. Where the amounts or coverage provided by the certificates of insurance provides
coverage greater than those listed by this Agreement, the amounts provided by the
certificates of insurance shall be incorporated by reference into the Agreement.
V. Consultant shall supply City with a fully executed additional insured endorsement.
f. If Consultant fails or refuses to produce or maintain the insurance required by this section
or fails or refuses to furnish the City with required proof that insurance has been procured
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and is in force and paid for, the City shall have the right, at the City's election, to forthwith
terminate this Agreement. Such termination shall not affect Consultant's right to be paid
for its time and materials expended prior to notification of termination. Consultant waives
the right to receive compensation and agrees to indemnify the City for any work performed
prior to approval of insurance by the City.
8. INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant agrees to defend, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents,
employees, contractors, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) for personal injury,
damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief arising out of claims for personal
injury, including death, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the negligent operations
of the Consultant, its subcontractors, agents, employees, or other persons acting on its behalf which relates
to the services described in section 1 of this Agreement; and (2) from any claim that personal injury,
damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief is due by reason of the terms of or
effects arising from this Agreement. This indemnity and hold harmless agreement applies to all claims for
damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to have been
suffered, by reason of the events referred to in this Section or by reason of the terms of, or effects, arising
from this Agreement. The Consultant further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all costs for the
defense of the City, including fees and costs for special counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any
action by a third party challenging the validity of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury,
damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises
by reason of the terms of, or effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable decisions
with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent
Consultant's services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited, to
the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the
negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant.
9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant shall defend and indemnify the City, its officers, agents, representatives, and employees
against any and all liability, including costs, for infringement of any United States' letters patent,
trademark, or copyright infringement, including costs, contained in the work product or documents
provided by Consultant to the City pursuant to this Agreement.
10. RECORDS
Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the work to be performed under this
Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to the costs incurred
under this Agreement and any services, expenditures, and disbursements charged to the City for a
minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment
to Consultant under this Agreement. All such records and invoices shall be clearly identifiable.
Consultant shall allow a representative of the City to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of
such records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement during regular business hours.
Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this
Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment to Consultant under this
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Agreement.
11. CONFIDENTIALITY
If Consultant receives from the City information which due to the nature of such information is
reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Consultant agrees that it shall not use or
disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement, and further agrees to exercise the
same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of like importance, but in no event less than
reasonable care. "Confidential Information" shall include all nonpublic information. Confidential
information includes not only written information, but also information transferred orally, visually,
electronically, or by other means. Confidential information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary
and/or agent of the other party is covered by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non-use and
nondisclosure shall not apply to any information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources;
(b) is, through no fault of the Consultant disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful
possession of the Consultant without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be disclosed by
operation of law; or (e) is independently developed by the Consultant without reference to information
disclosed by the City.
12. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
Consultant covenants that it presently has no interests and shall not have interests, direct or
indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under this
Agreement.
13. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Consultant shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender, medical conditions, genetic information, or
military and veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined and prohibited by
applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, teaching, training, utilization, promotion, termination or other
employment related activities or any services provided under this Agreement. Consultant affirms that it is
an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and
regulations.
14. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and Consultant,
and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. In the event of a conflict
between the terms of this Agreement and any attachments hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail.
This Agreement may not be modified except by written instrument signed by the City and by an authorized
representative of Consultant. The parties agree that any terms or conditions of any purchase order or other
instrument that are inconsistent with, or in addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or
obligate Consultant or the City. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations,
inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting
on behalf of any party, which is not embodied herein.
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15. ASSIGNMENT
Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Consultant,
Consultant may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior written
consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without the City's prior
written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to limit
the City's ability to have any of the services which are the subject to this Agreement performed by City
personnel or by other consultants retained by City.
16. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of termination.
In such event, Consultant shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Consultant compensation for
all services performed by Consultant prior to receipt of such notice of termination, subject to the following
conditions:
a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Consultant to deliver
to the City all work product(s) completed as of such date, and in such case such work
product shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and Consultant consents
to the City's use thereof for such purposes as the City deems appropriate.
b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of performance
specified in the Recitals of this Agreement.
17. WAIVER
No waiver of breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or granted by
the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by the party waiving
the breach, failure, right or remedy. No waiver of any breach, failure or right, or remedy shall be deemed
a waiver of any other breach, failure, right or remedy, whether or not similar, nor shall any waiver
constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing so specifies.
18. JURISDICTION - VENUE
This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity,
interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be determined
and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that Orange County,
California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or arise out of, in
connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
19. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Consultant shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses, permits,
approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder and required by
the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of Santa Ana and all other
governmental agencies. Consultant shall notify the City immediately and in writing of its inability to
obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be
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cause for termination of this Agreement.
20. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature herein below has the power,
authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this Agreement,
and shall indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and attorney's fees, for any
injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority or power is not, in fact, held by
the signatory or is withdrawn.
b. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully set forth
in the body of this Agreement.
21. NOTICE
Any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication pursuant to this Agreement shall be
in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or mailed by first class or
certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent by fax or other telegraphic communication in the manner provided
in this Section, to the following persons:
To City:
Clerk of the City Council
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988
Fax: 714- 647-6956
With courtesy copies to:
Nabil Saba
Executive Director, Public Works Agency
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-21)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
Fax: 714-647-5635
To Consultant:
Barsin Bet Govargez, PE
Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc.
1300 Dove Street, Suite 100
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Office: 949-698-1400
Fax: 949-698-1433
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A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter, any
communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail, communication
shall be effective or deemed to have been given three (3) days after it has been deposited in the United
States mail, duly registered or certified, with postage prepaid, and addressed as set forth above. If sent by
fax, communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given twenty-four (24) hours after the time
set forth on the transmission report issued by the transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set forth
above. For purposes of calculating these time frames, weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays
shall be excluded.
IN WTINESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first above
written.
ATTEST:
Daisy Gomez
Clerk of the Council
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
Iv', -f-L
ahn M. Funk
Sr. Assistant City Attorney
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
Nabil Saba
Executive Director
Public Works Agency
CITY OF SANTA ANA
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
Barsin Bet G"F argez, PE
Studio Principal - Land Development
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EXHIBIT A
INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The 17th Street Triangular Park is a parcel of developed land along the east side of the Santa Ana
River, north of 171 Street. This project will address the goals of The Santa Ana River Vision Plan,
which was adopted by City Council on August 7th, 2006, has identified this property as an area of
opportunity to enhance trail access to Edna Park as well as habitat restoration, interpretive
information and scenic enhancement to trail users.
This facility was originally constructed to fulfill a goal set by the Santa Ana River Vision Plan.
Since the 2014 installation, the wood deck overlook and surrounding site have been destroyed by
fire and vandalism. See Attachment 4 for as -built plans, location map and photos. The new
construction will involve steel construction of the overlook deck and a design that is not prone to
encampments. This proposed project is concentrating on the reconstruction of 1) Boardwalk Deck
overlook; 2) riparian landscaping; 3) lighting; and 4) signage (interpretive and mile markers).
The proposed project is located on a site owned by Orange County Flood Control District (County).
The city has an agreement with the County for Operation and Maintenance. The scope of work
shall include the following criteria, including, but not limited to:
Boardwalk Deck Structural Improvements:
• Designing new steel boardwalk deck
• Providing City design options to preventing people from occupying the area
underneath the deck
Landscaping and Irrigation Work:
• Designing new Landscaping
• Investigating whether existing irrigation system can be restored or a new
irrigation system must be installed.
Electrical Work:
• Investigating whether any existing electrical system can be restored or a new
electrical system is required for the proposed lighting
Site Furniture and Signage:
• Reusing the existing site furniture (if possible)
• Installing new signage
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CONSULTANT SERVICES:
Consultant shall be responsible for the preparation and submittal of the PS&E package through
completion with the approval from City to release for construction. This shall include, but not limited
to, survey, civil engineering, geotechnical investigation and report (for soils analysis), electrical
engineering. Any additional tasks deemed necessary by the Consultant shall be clearly identified in
the proposal.
A. PROJECT COORDINATION. The Consultant shall be fully responsible for the overall
management and coordination for the project, which may include, but is not limited to project
development team meetings, liaison with affected agencies, and utility companies. Prepare
progress report and schedule, securing permits for all field studies and any other required
permits from other agencies.
B. UTILITY COORDINATION. The Consultant shall be responsible for any necessary utility
coordination efforts, including but not limited to coordination with Edison for any electrical
service connections necessary for the project.
C. RECORDS RESEARCH. Research all information pertinent to the project including, but not
limited to existing field condition, as -built plans and record drawings, right-of-way data and
all future improvement plans adjacent to or affecting the project site. The selected Consultant
shall identify all existing and proposed facilities within the projects limits and potential
conflicts.
D. SURVEY. Consultant shall identify in the proposal if the survey would include and the detail
of the features to be surveyed. All survey and base mapping of the project site shall be prepared
in US Customary English units by a California licensed Land Surveyor in accordance with the
City guidelines and in Microstation V8i Computer Aided design and Drafting (CADD) format.
The horizontal datum shall be NAD 83 and the vertical datum shall be NAVD 88.
E. PERMIT. The Consultant shall be responsible for identifying and applying for any necessary
permits. All permit requirements shall be added to the bid package for the project.
F. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES (PS&E)
1. Development of Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E):
a) All reports, plans, specifications and quantity calculations shall conform to criteria,
policies, procedures and standards of the City. The Consultant shall use the
boilerplate for cut sheets, specifications and estimates provided by the City.
b) The plan development shall include four (4) milestone deliverables30%, 60%, 95%
(pre -final) and 100% (final). All plan sheets shall be prepared at 20 scale unless noted
otherwise. The necessary plans for each PS&E package shall include, but not limited
to:
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1. Title Sheet (City boiler template)
2. Improvements Plan (Layout, Profile)
3. Construction Details
4. Electrical Plan
5. Landscape & Irrigation Plans
c) All calculations for the design and quantities shall be submitted as part of the PS&E
submittal requirements. Quantities for all contract pay items shall be substantiated by
calculations. Quantity calculations shall be neat and orderly and shall show all
sketches, diagrams, and dimensions necessary to allow them to be independently used
by field inspectors during construction. All quantity calculations shall be
independently checked and substantiated with independent calculations.
d) Electronic files for all CADD (in Microstation V8i), reports, and calculations shall
be submitted at the end of the contract or when requested by the City.
e) All electronic software developed, databases generated, spreadsheets and intellectual
properties developed during the life of the Agreement shall become the properties of
the City.
2. Deliverable PS&E package:
a) 30% PS&E
The package shall include the concept layout of the proposed improvements
including boardwalk layout and material options, planting (California native or
drought tolerant plants), type of irrigation, and cost estimates.
b) 60%, 90%, 100% PS&E
1) The Consultant shall submit the following documents for review and approval:
Each milestone submittal shall include the electronic files of the following
documents: Plans, Standard Special Provisions (SSP), preliminary quantities
and estimates, pay item list, design calculations and all reports supporting the
design (i.e. geotechnical report, structural calculations).
2) The City reviews and comments on the PS&E package within four (4) weeks
of receipt of the complete milestone PS&E package.
3) Constructability review meeting shall take place at 90% and shall include
Consultant and City engineering staff.
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c) Final PS&E for Approval and Bidding
The Consultant shall submit one set of PDF of the following documents for
construction Bid purpose:
Signed final design plans
Signed final specifications
Final cost estimate & final quantity calculations (including details of lump sum items)
Final design calculations
3. Construction Bidding Phase:
Bidding procedures will be the responsibility of the City. While the PS&E construction
package is advertising for bids, all questions concerning the intent shall be referred to the
City for resolution. In the event that any item requiring interpretation in the drawings or
specifications is discovered during the bidding period, said items shall be analyzed by the
Consultant for decision by the City.
4. Construction Support Phase:
a) This task shall be included as optional in the fee proposal.
b) Consultant shall furnish, at the consultant's sole cost and expense, all necessary
revised documents and drawings due to errors and omissions of the Consultant.
c) Consultant shall review and approve all submittals and shop plan drawings required
to support the construction contract. Consultant shall complete shop drawings
reviews within two (2) weeks of receipt. Contract Change Order reviews shall be
completed within two (2) working days of receipt.
d) Consultant shall be available as requested by the City to resolve discrepancies in the
contract documents. Consultant shall bring to the attention of the City any defects or
deficiencies in the work by the construction contractor which the Consultant may
observe. Consultant shall have no authority to issue instruction on behalf of the City,
or to deputize another to do so.
e) The Consultant shall prepare and deliver to the City the final as -built plans
incorporating field marked prints supplied by the City. Upon completion of
construction, the City will submit field -marked prints to Consultant. Consultant shall
incorporate all changes to the plans electronically with all necessary revision
notations and submit to the City.
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The Consultant has total responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the plans and
related designs, specifications and estimates prepared and shall check all such materials
accordingly. The plans will be reviewed by the City for conformity with the requirements of
the Agreement. Reviews by the city do NOT include detailed review or checking of design or
the accuracy with which such designs are depicted on the plans. The responsibility for
accuracy and completeness of such items remains solely that of Consultant.
2. Consultant or its sub -consultants shall not incorporate in the design any materials or equipment
of single or sole source origin without written approval of the City.
3. The plans, specifications, estimates, calculations, and other documents furnished under the
Agreement shall be of a quality acceptable to the City. The criteria for acceptance shall be a
product of neat appearance, well organized, technically and grammatically correct, checked,
dated, and having the maker and checker identified. The minimum standard of appearance,
organization and content of the drawings shall be that of similar types produced by the City
Boiler Plate. The Consultant shall modify its work as necessary to meet the level of
acceptability defined by the criteria above.
4. The Consultant shall have a quality control plan in effect during the entire time work is being
performed under the Agreement. The Quality control plan shall establish a process whereby
plans are independently checked, corrected and back checked, and all job related
correspondence and memoranda dated and received by affected persons and then bound in
appropriate job files. Plan check shall also be provided by the City of Santa Ana's Public
Works Agency and Park and Recreation Agency. Reviews by the City respective Agencies
shall be coordinated by the City
5. Manuals/Standards
Where applicable, engineering design of all PROJECT improvements shall be compatible and
in accordance with the following:
(1) City of Santa Ana Standard Plans
(2) Standard Special Provisions for Public Works Construction
It will be the responsibility of the Consultant to verify that it has received the latest version or
update of these documents.
6. Improvement plans shall adhere to City of Santa Ana Standard Plans and the Standard Special
Provisions for Public Works Construction. Plans shall be computer drafted in Microstation
V8i format and shall adhere to the current City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency Interagency
CAD standards.
7. The Consultant's work will be subject to inspections by representatives of the City.
City of Santa Ana RFP 20-130
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8. Project progress
1. Meetings - Progress Review Meetings shall be held as deemed appropriate by the City.
2. Progress Reporting - Progress Reports shall be submitted at monthly intervals, indicating
progress achieved during the reporting period in relation to the progress scheduled.
3. Project Schedule - The Consultant shall prepare the project schedule in Microsoft Project
format. The project schedule should break the tasks and subtasks. Any major change to
the project schedule must be approved by the City.
PAYMENT AND INVOICING:
Selected Consultant shall invoice the City based on time and material according to the City's
standard invoice template and electronic submittal instructions. Tasks and hours shall be clearly
identified and all rates must match those included in the approved agreement. City shall retain ten
percent (10%) of the invoice amount from each payment until the completed Project has been
accepted by the City.
CITY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The City will provide information in its possession relevant to the preparation of the
required information in the RFP. The City will provide only the staff assistance and the
documentation specifically referred to herein.
• Furnish scope of work and provide general direction as needed for the assigned project
• All plan check coordination within the City
• Advertise, award, and administer of construction contract
• Electronic files (sample plans & specifications, City of Santa Ana's CADD Standards)
• Electronic files for title sheets and sheet borders
• Facilitate meeting coordination and invitation
• Standard invoice template
City of Santa Ana RFP 20-130
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PROPOSALS FOR
CITY OF SANTA ANA
1 7TH STREET
TRIANGULAR PARK
RESTORATION
RFP# 20-130
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References.....................................................................................................................23
SCOPE OF SERVICES AND SCHEDULE
Scopeof Services...........................................................................................................25
Schedule........................................................................................................................26
FEE PROPOSAL
Standard Hourly Fee Schedule [provided in a separate envelope]
CERTIFICATIONS
Attachment 3-1: Non -Collusion Affidavit...........................................................................26
Attachment 3-2: Non -Lobbying Certification......................................................................26
Attachment 3-3: Non -Discrimination Certification..............................................................26
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City of Santa Ana
Kenny Nguyen
Public Works Agency; M-36
20 Civic Center Plaza
311 Floor Reception, Ross Annex
Santa Ana, CA 92701
RE: 17th Street Triangular Park Restoration, RFP No. 20-130
To Whom It May Concern,
LITT LEm
DIVERSIFIED ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTING
Little is pleased to submit this proposal in response to your RFP for City of Santa Ana 17th Street Triangular Park Restoration, RFP
NO.20-130. It's unfortunate to learn that the project is a response to the vandalism that the original triangle park improvements
suffered. This project is an opportunity to build back better and brighter than before, while also adding some amenities not
previously within the budget of the original construction. The site can function as a well needed rest stop along the Santa Ana
River Trail system and we would love an opportunity to work with City Staff to find and implement positive, long term design
solutions that can make this pocket park a success for years to come. The challenge before you now is selecting the right design
team to help you realize the dream that was the 17th Street Triangle Park. Please let us introduce ourselves.
Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc.
1300 Dove Street
Suite 100
Newport Beach, CA 92660
office: 949.698.1400
fax: 949.698.1433
Main Point of Contact
Barsin Bet Govargez, PE
Land Development Studio Principal
mobile: 818.400.3090
email: barsin.govargez@littleonline.com
As an international architecture and design firm, Little is recognized for developing exceptional design solutions that deliver
"Results Beyond Architecture". We are dedicated to breakthrough ideas that create a better future. Little was originally founded
in Charlotte, NC back in 1964 and has continued to grow ever since. We currently have nearly 400 employees and five offices
across the United States. Little came to Southern California 19 years ago and has been steadily building on that history ever since.
Our office in Newport Beach currently employs 65 and consists of five architectural studios that are complimented by having in-
house Land Development Services (Civil Engineering and Landscape Architecture) and Structural Engineering. With complete in-
house expertise for holistic, integrated architecture, engineering, and land development, we provide our clients the most efficient,
sustainable, high-performance design.
WHY LITTLE?
At Little, we are dedicated to breakthrough ideas that create a better future for the communities we serve. We believe that the
collaboration of diverse people from many fields of design is a powerful combination. Little's strengths are its people and the
culture they cultivate inside the office. It's our diversity that helps galvanize a culture of excellence and a belief that the next great
idea can come from anyone. Whether new to the firm, or an established associate, everyone is expected to hold our core values
at the heart the decisions they make; Care, Stretch, Spark. Care about their projects, their clients, and their fellow employees.
Stretch their imagination outside the box to find the next breakthrough idea. Spark the imaginations of those around them by not
being afraid to say, "What if?" We look forward to the opportunity to show you what we're capable of.
Sincerely,
Barsin Bet Govargez, PE
Studio Principal - Land Development
1300 Dove Street, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660
949.698.1400 (t) / 818.400.3090 (m)
1300 Dove Street, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660 1 949.698.1400 1 www.littleonline.com
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
CONTRACT AGREEMENT STATEMENT
Little concurs with the Agreement attached as Attachment #02, in the Appendix of the RFP with exceptions / concerns to the following:
1. Under #7 INDEMNIFICATION
First paragraph, first sentence, strike the word "defend."
2. Under #8 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION
First paragraph, first sentence, strike the words "defend and."
THESE CHANGES WERE NOT
ACCEPTED BY THE CITY.
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REGISTERED/ LICENSED
LICENSED ENGINEERS
ARCHITECTS
LEGAL NAME:
Little Diversified Architectural
Consulting, Inc.
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP
Little is a North Carolina Corporation
LOCATION:
1300 Dove Street, Suite 100
Newport Beach, CA 92660
T. 949.698.1412
M. 704.936.7046
E. bryan.starr@littleonline.com
W. www.littleonline.com
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
FIRM PROFILE
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REGISTERED NCIDQ LEED
LANDSCAPE CERTIFIED ACCREDITED
ARCHITECTS DESIGNERS PROFESSIONALS
PROXIMITY:
Little's Newport Beach
office is approximately
20 minutes (7.5 miles)
from the City of Santa
Ana Public Works
Agency at 20 Civic
Center Plaza, Santa
Ana, CA 92701
ACCOLADES:
Named as one of the
Top 50 Design Firms by
Architect magazine
Learning by Design
2015 Citation of
Excellence Award
for Invest Collegiate
School
Selected as a "Best
Place to Work"
numerous times
Recipient of North
Carolina AIA Firm of
the Year Award
Numerous design
awards, including 10
AIA awards over the
last three years, three
USGBC Sustainable
Design Awards and a
Sustainable Business
Leader Award in the
last two years.
RECENT
SPEAKING
ENGAGEMENTS:
Numerous national
and international
speaking engagements,
including SCUP, CEFPI,
TEDx, Innovate 2013,
Learning Environment
Conference, and School
& College Building Expo
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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
FIRM AND TEAM EXPERIENCE
Subconsultants
Firm Profiles
LINWOOD ENGINEERING, INC. TERRACON
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING GEOTECHNICAL
Linwood Engineering provides complete
HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and
electrical engineering services in house.
Linwood Engineering's technical staff has
a combined experience of over 130 years.
Our sustained growth has only been made
possible by the commitment of our entire
staff to client satisfaction.
Our project managers are required to
address the performance of each project
in staff meetings, which are chaired by the
president of the firm
ENGINEERING
Terracon is a 100 percent employee -owned
consulting engineering firm providing
quality services to clients. Since 1965,
Terracon has evolved into a successful
multi -discipline firm specializing in
Environmental, Facilities, Geotechnical,
and Materials. Terracon provides services
on thousands of projects each year. Our
culture, systems, and structure enable us
to excel at both small and large projects.
By combining our national resources
with specific local area expertise, we
consistently overcome obstacles and
deliver the results our clients expect.
Terracon serves a diverse portfolio of
private and public clients. By being
responsive, resourceful, and reliable, we
strive to exceed our clients' expectations
for service, solutions, quality, and speed of
delivery. Based on a deep understanding of
our clients' needs, Terracon's commitment
is centered around these key objectives.
JT ENGINEERING
TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY
JT Engineering is a professional
organization, adept to providing
engineering services for the private sector,
as well as governmental agencies. Our
primary goal is to produce outstanding
professional services to all of our clients in
planning, design, and engineering aspects
in a timely manner. Officers of the firm
have executed a comprehensive range
of services and projects from inception
through construction and completion.
Our intention is to build a long-lasting
relationship with our clients.
JT Engineering employs a survey crew
with great experience in surveying the
most complicated layouts, along with
finding disclosed monuments and using
global positioning technology to produce
accurate and legible documentation. Our
survey crew works in close contact with our
engineers to ensure that every project is
considered in its uniqueness, and within its
physical properties.
CITY OF SANTA ANA: RFP NO: 20-130
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BARSIN GOVARGEZ
P.E.
PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE
15%
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
DESIGN TEAM
v
BRYAN STARR
P.E., S.E., LEED AP BD+C
LEAD STRUCTURAL
ENGINEER
25%
JAMES BRECK
ELECTRICAL
ENGINEER
Linwood Engineering
25%
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MICHAEL LEDBETTER
RLA,ASLA
LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT
30%
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ENVIRONMENTAL
GRAPHICS
Little
5%
CONSULTANTS
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GEOTECHNICAL
ENGINEERING
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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
DESIGN TEAM
BARSIN BET GOVARGEZ
P.E.
PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE /
PROJECT MANAGER
BRYAN STARR
P.E., S.E., LEED AP BD+C
LEAD STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
MICHAEL LEDBETTER
RLA,ASLA
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Barsin has 19 years of experience in Civil
Engineering with a focus on commercial, housing,
and City capital improvement projects. He has
proven expertise in the areas of survey, planning,
design, construction documents and detailing, cost
estimation and analysis and project management
of Civil Engineering projects. As Principal -in -
Charge he is in involved with all projects coming
through the office and works hands on with our
other RE.s and E.I.T.s to monitor project design,
progress, and quality to ensure they are meeting
the highest of standards while also staying within
our contract budgets and meeting the project
schedule.
Bryan has 20 years of experience as a
Structural Engineer in the design of project types
such as educational, workplace, healthcare,
hospitality, civic, and retail. His international
expertise encompasses sophisticated technical
awareness, project/team management, structural
analysis and design and seismic engineering.
He leads a diverse team of dedicated engineers
and designers with a broad range of design and
construction expertise in projects of all types -
renovations, repairs, seismic upgrades, and new
builds.
Michael's primary responsibility is design and
production management of various types of land
development projects, including commercial,
office, retail, mixed -use, healthcare and public.
Michael has 20 years of experience leading
projects from entitlement and design phases
through the entire implementation process. He
has a strong design sense with excellent project
management and production skills.
SELECT PROJECT
EXPERIENCE:
• Moorpark College Wayfinding, Ventura County
Community CD, Moorpark, CA
• Adventist Health West Headquarter Office Building
Project, Roseville, CA
• Glendale Community College, Verdugo
Gymnasium Replacement, Glendale, CA
• Santa Ana College, RA.M Site Improvements,
Santa Ana, CA
• Saddleback College Quad Improvements &ADA
Upgrades, Mission Viejo, CA
• Irvine Valley College Quad Improvements &ADA
Upgrades, Irvine, CA
• Orange Coast College Aquatics Center, Costa
Mesa, CA
• Cabrillo Highschool & Wilson Highschool Track
and Field, Long Beach, CA
SELECT PROJECT
EXPERIENCE:
• Moorpark College Wayfinding, Ventura County
Community CD, Moorpark, CA
• Steven's Creek Nature Center, Mint Hill,NC
• UCSD, McGill Hall Seismic Renovation, San
Diego, CA.
• Glendale Community College, New
Gymnasium, Glendale, CA
• Glendale Community College Ramp
Modifications & Utility Upgrades, Glendale, CA
• Adventist Health West Headquarter Office
Building Project, Roseville, CA
SELECT PROJECT
EXPERIENCE:
• Moorpark College Wayfinding, Ventura
County Community CD, Moorpark, CA
• Adventist Health West Headquarter Office
Building Project, Roseville, CA
• Glendale Community College, Verdugo
Gymnasium Replacement, Glendale, CA
• Santa Ana College, P.A.M Site
Improvements, Santa Ana, CA
• Saddleback College Quad Improvements &
ADA Upgrades, Mission Viejo, CA
• Irvine Valley College Quad Improvements &
ADA Upgrades, Irvine, CA
• Orange Coast College Aquatics Center,
Costa Mesa, CA
• Cabrillo Highschool & Wilson Highschool
Track and Field, Long Beach, CA
• Mira Costa College, Student Services
Building, Encinitas, CA
CITY OF SANTA ANA: RFP NO: 20-130
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JAMES BRECK
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
LINWOOD ENGINEERING, INC.
F.FREDBUHAMDAN
P.E., PMP
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
SANTIAGO CRESPO
ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHICS
LITTLE
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
SUBCONSULTANTS
James is an electrical partner who designs
and oversees electrical engineering projects.
In this capacity he assumes a supervisory
role, coordinating client needs and ensuring
complete execution of construction
documents. Other responsibilities include
writing CSI specifications, cost estimating,
supervising and reviewing the work of staff
responsible for a wide range of engineering
projects.
Fred is an office manager and a licensed
civil engineer (PE) in the State of California
with substantial experience in performing
geotechnical investigations, engineering
design, and project management. These
projects include various educational and
commercial buildings, parks and recreational
areas, renewable energy facilities, retail
centers, office/warehouse projects, street
improvements, industrial facilities, and public
works projects
Santiago has more than 18 years of design
experience focusing on branding with
an emphasis on corporate identity. His
responsibilities include managing and directing
a staff of graphic designers and communicating
with clients on a variety of projects including
graphic design, corporate identity, logo
development, branding, environmental
graphics and signage from concept through
production.
SELECT PROJECT
EXPERIENCE:
• Disneyland Resort, Various Renovations,
Anaheim, CA
• Crystal Cove Restoration, Newport
Beach, CA
• Moro Canyon Environmental Study,
Newport Beach, CA
• Irvine Company, Various CA Location
• University of La Verne, West Campus
Sports Complex, La Verne, CA
• Irvine Spectrum, East Entry Expansion,
Irvine, CA
• Westpark Le Port Montessori School,
Irvine, CA
SELECT PROJECT
EXPERIENCE:
• Ponderosa Park Community Center,
Anaheim, CA
• John Anson Ford Park Infiltration Project,
Bell Gardens, CA
• Temecula Flood Control Channel Recon
and Repair @ Pala Park, Temecula, CA
• El Dorado Nature Center Improvements,
Long Beach, CA
• Wilacre Park, Los Angeles, CA
• Mission Canyon Trailhead Parking Area,
Los Angeles, CA
SELECT PROJECT
EXPERIENCE:
• Moorpark College Wayfinding, Ventura
County Community CD, Moorpark, CA
• Duarte High School Sports Complex,
Duarte, CA
• Adventist Health West Headquarter Office
Building Project, Roseville, CA
• Robeson County Dept. of Social Services
Building Graphics, Robeson, NC
• Mecklenburg County Valerie Woodard
Renovation, Charlotte, NC
• Lowe's Tech Hub & Charlotte Plaza,
Charlotte, NC
• Duke Energy Call Center Wayfinding,
Charlotte, NC
CITY OF SANTA ANA: RFP NO: 20-130
171H STREET TRIANGULAR PARK RESTORATION
DAVID POWLEN
RLA, LEED AP BD+C
LAND DEVELOPMENT STUDIO
PRINCIPAL
LITTLE
DAVID BLANKFARD
P.E., S.E., LEED AP BD+C
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
QA/QC
LITTLE
JEFF ROMAN
P.E., LEED AP
CIVIL ENGINEERING QA/QC
LITTLE
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
INTERNAL QA/QC TEAM
David has more than 28 years experience in
land planning, site design, and construction
documentation and administration. His
experience spans both public and private sector
projects from urban streetscape enhancements
to corporate campus master planning and design.
He has extensive experience in all phases of
project design but specializes in construction
document preparation and permitting. He is an
expert in public project consensus building, site
regulatory permitting coordination and working
with multiple public agencies.
David has more than 26 years of experience with
design and project management in commercial
and public projects. He has worked on a broad
range of project types. Dave utilizes cost effective
construction methods for project delivery and has
experience across the country, with extensive
experience in the Southeast.
Jeff brings over 20 years of experience in civil
engineering design, project/team leadership
and community stewardship. His responsibility
includes the growth and management of our
national team of structural, mechanical and
electrical engineers who provide clients with
the most integrated, well -coordinated and high
performance buildings possible. Jeff's expertise
encompasses all types of projects including
office, interiors, retail, municipal, educational,
mixed -use and industrial.
SELECT PROJECT
EXPERIENCE:
• Mecklenburg County Reid Neighborhood Park
• Adventist Health West Headquarter Office
Building Project, Roseville, CA
• Discovery Place, Outdoor Plaza, Charlotte, NC
• Charlotte Latin PAC & Amphitheater, Charlotte,
NC
• Discovery Place, Outdoor Plaza, Charlotte, NC
• Shelby City Park Parking Lot and Playground,
City of Shelby Parks and Recreation, Shelby,
NC*
• Heavenly Waters Park Master Plan, Hartford
County Parks and Recreation, Bel Air, MD*
* Projects completed prior to joining Little
SELECT PROJECT
EXPERIENCE:
• Glendale Community College, New
Gymnasium, Glendale, CA
• Glendale Community College Ramp
Modifications & Utility Upgrades, Glendale, CA
• Adventist Health West Headquarter Office
Building Project, Roseville, CA
• Ventura County Community CD Moorpark
College Wayfinding, Bakersfield, CA
SELECT PROJECT
EXPERIENCE:
• Renaissance West STEAM Academy (LEED
Silver), Charlotte -Mecklenburg Schools,
Charlotte, NC
• Charlotte -Mecklenburg Schools,
Specifications, Charlotte, NC
• Florida Gulf Coast University Sports Courts &
Recreation at N. Student Housing*
* Projects completed prior to joining Little
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CITY OF SANTA ANA: RFP NO: 20-130
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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
UNDERSTANDING OF NEED
Design is a fluid enterprise, what works for one client in one
situation will not work with another client in another situation.
Each comes to us with its own unique challenges and it's our
job to identify the opportunities and constraints, and help our
clients maximize one while overcoming the other. As such,
our approach to design must be flexible and reactive. For this
project, we have developed the following project framework;
i. Develop Specific Goals for the Project — We
understand that the existing deck and surrounding landscape
that was built in 2014 has been victim of vandalism and homeless
encampments. The original detail for the wood deck did provide
for a chain link mesh that was meant to keep people from
accessing the underside of the deck but was ineffective against
more motivated individuals. This project's main focus is to re-
construct the viewing deck and re-establish this pocket park as a
key rest stop along the bike paths that intersect at this location. The
design will need to ensure that it performs better than the original
construction: (1) Utilize steel frame deck construction to ensure
that it's not susceptible to fire damage (2) secure the underside
space below the deck to prevent future encampments. Other goals
include new site lighting, interpretive signage, and addressing the
existing landscape (planting and irrigation) so this site can become
what it was once envisioned as. An early task for our design team
will be to sit down with City Staff and key personnel who operate
and maintain the site to understand what other issues can be
addressed by the design and implementation of this project.
ii. Do our Homework — Commonly referred to as "due
diligence", if we're going to give you sound, professional design
advice we need to understand your existing conditions. Tasks
needed for successful completion will include a topographic
survey of the site as outlined in the RFP as well as a geotechnical
report of the site. We need a complete grasp of what is happening
above and below ground in and around the site, to help inform
our design and engineering plans. This will be another early task
for our design team, to review available as-builts for the site and
surrounding properties and fully understand how the site operates
within it's surrounding context. We've already done some digging
and found the concept plan and other documents that were used
to secure the grant that will be used to cover the construction costs
for the project. Those documents tell us the intent is to redevelop
the entire site, rebuild the deck and turn the site into a riparian
landscape with river rock and boulders. Understanding the existing
conditions and the City's design intent will allow us to make
informed design decisions as we move from schematic design into
construction documents.
iii. Explore Design Options —Our next task will be to work
with the City and our design team to nail down some of the design
options that need to be finalized ahead of starting construction
documents. Some of the opportunities and constraints that we see
ahead for this project include but are not limited to;
a. The Deck — The redesign of this deck is an opportunity
for the City to get it right this time. It's still a tough site, cut off
from public street view with limited access from the adjoining
public trails, so it's always going to be inviting for vandals but
it can be rebuilt in such a way that deters that type of behavior
in a more resilient way. Changing the construction of the deck
to steel framing will create a more robust structure. As a part of
the rebuild for the deck we'll take a closer look at the existing
transition detail where the boardwalk meets the bike path. Based
on our site observations and review of the as-builts the existing
detail for the "Bike Path/Boardwalk Transition" is too small. While
the existing concrete header could be utilized it may be beneficial
to remove existing and provide new abutments along the existing
bike path. These are always critical design items when designing
a bridge/boardwalk and making the abutments deeper will allow
for more separation between the new steel framing and finish
grade below.
b. The Framing — Going to steel framing to rebuild the deck
will present some design options to be considered as well. Do we
come back in with wide flange steel members or with HSS Tube
Steel framing? There are cost impacts and aesthetic impacts for
each. Wide -flange steel framing is typically a little cheaper and
looks more industrial so may fit the context better but can be
harder to keep clean as they provide nesting opportunities just
by the nature of their shape. HSS tubes can be more expensive
but this can be offset by the fact we'll be able to use smaller
beam sizes and the shapes are cleaner and don't create any
internal ledges where mess can collect.
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UNDERSTANDING OF NEED
c. The Encampments — Designing an overlook deck that
won't be susceptible to the homeless encampments that overrun
the original construction will require some no-nonsense design
work to fend off future attempts to utilize the underside of the
overlook deck as a living area. Clearly the original chain link fabric
wasn't a sturdy enough material to hold up against the motivated
persons attempting to access these areas below the deck.
We think the best solution is to look at a rigid fence type design
utilizing heavy gauge posts, rails, and pickets is the surest way to
secure the area below the deck. We can also deter people from
wanting to access that area with the use of motion activated spot
lights and large rubble and boulders on the ground, making it an
uncomfortable place to be day or night.
d. The Site Lighting — We think the site lighting could be
a critical component in the future success of this site as a rest
stop for the bike trail. It will make it safer and more inviting for
those using the trails after dark to stop, catch their breath and
enjoy the evening view. It appears the big challenge will be
providing power to any proposed lighting. The as-builts didn't
include any electrical plans and the proposed irrigation controller
was a solar powered model so we're suspect that there will be
existing power available for lighting to this site. Our design team
will help determine the best options based on what's available.
The easiest solution would be if we have an existing power pole
close -by where we can establish a pole mounted transformer
and run power from there, otherwise we'll work with the utility
company to determine where power is available and what will
be required to establish a new service feed and meter pedestal
with a panel onsite. It will be critical to make this determination
as quickly as possible as we'll need to start coordination with the
utility company immediately. This will be a key critical path item.
We'll also need to understand what are the City Standards for
lighting in terms of fixture selection and color temperature for a
park site such as this?
e. Planting and Irrigation — We have a number of tasks to
perform onsite to understand betterhowto approach the landscape
design. We'll need to walk the site with the maintenance staff
and operate the existing system to make sure we're still getting
head -to -head coverage and identify any gaps. The planting is a
trickier issue to resolve. Looking at the as -built planting plan that
was provided, the tree species that were proposed are suitable
for a riparian landscape but only a few of the shrubs on the as -
built list would be considered "riparian" (ex. Mahonia and Ribes).
Based on what we observed onsite, what has established
onsite and where the bare areas are, it appears most of the
shrubs that were planted with the original construction did
not survive and the existing shrubs that have established
were part of the original hydroseed that was put down.
The as-builts also called out for the existing landscape slope
along the bike path to be protected -in -place but this landscape
has not survived either and will need to be reestablished as part
of this project. We believe that many of the trees and some of
the existing shrub material that has established can be salvaged
for this redevelopment of the site and be part of a successful
riparian strategy. The bigger challenge we see with the existing
landscape is to screen off the adjacent property to the south and
east. That property is currently owned and operated by Ferrell
gas and is comprised of an open asphalt parking area with large
trucks and propane tanks. We want to see that entire edge of the
property be planted with medium to larger size shrubs and small
trees so that a dense visual buffer can be established, blocking
this view and create a more wooded feel once established.
iv. Preliminary Design Development Package —
After our kick-off meeting but before jumping into construction
documents we propose a fast -paced design phase to hash out
some of the issues discussed above and resolve some of the
questions raised thru our due diligence process. The layout of the
site and the design of the deck are pretty much set but we feel a
quick DID phase will be beneficial to the City. It gives our design
team an opportunity to present ideas to the City regarding different
areas of scope such as:
• deck framing and detailing
• possible light fixtures and how to mount them
• reusing existing site furnishings VS new benches and trash
• project signage locations and content
• existing planting to remain
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UNDERSTANDING OF NEED
v. Construction Documents (PS&E) - After our fast -
paced DD phase, with a true concept plan in hand, we'll
jump right into construction documents. As outlined in the
RFP, we will provide and submit 30%-60%-90%-100%
PS&E. This task will include a Constructability Review
with the City that will take place at the 90% submittal. We
will perform similar page turns internally at 30% and 60%.
Please refer to the itemized Scope of Services and
deliverable list for more info on the construction
document phase as noted with the project schedule.
vi. Project Administration - As prime consultant, an on-
going role for us will be Project Management and Project
Administration as outlined in the RFP. Our design team will be led
by Barsin Bet Govargez PE and he will be Main Point of Contact
with the City. This vital task will include managing all aspects
of the project, issuing progress reports to the City keeping you
informed our progress on a regular basis, internal coordination
and quality control with rest of design team, and coordination
with various public agencies for various aspects of the scope.
This task will also include the following key responsibilities:
• Project Construction Costs — You have a budget for
these improvements and it will be fixed based on your total
soft costs + an agreed -too percentage of contingency to
include in the overall project construction estimate. This will
be part of a key deliverable, the "Estimate of Construction
Costs". We chose not to bring on a third party cost estimator
for this project. In our experience this isn't a project type
that is conducive to good estimating in that fashion. They
are better suited for larger projects with sizable construction
budgets that have an appreciable contingency amount. This
is a small project with a relatively small budget and we can't
afford any big misses on the construction estimate. Our
design team will be generating our own estimates for each
discipline. Using the City's approved format, we'll generate
a list of construction line items and include quantities, unit
costs, and totals for all parts of the construction scope. We'll
be using our years of experience building things along with
other reference data to generate our unit costs for each item.
Common reference data includes recent project construction
and actual construction costs we're seeing as our projects
get completed. Given everything that's going on in the world,
this is a great time to be building something. We're see good
pricing coming in on all of our public sector work mostly with
schools and universities. We also use 3rd Party reference
material such as the "Saylor 2020" for current construction
costs. This gives us confidence to provide you with good
unit costs for all the standard issue items that will need be
provided and installed such as ac paving, aggregate base,
planting and irrigation, etc. For more specialty items, such as
the re -built overlook deck, we'll look closely at previously built
projects that include similar types of improvement and built
construction. We'll also reach out to industry friends and get
some direct estimates based what they're seeing for similar
type construction.
Project Schedule — We feel the best way to ensure quality
is to expeditiously complete the project on a comprehensive,
aggressive timeline that isn't rushing but also isn't allowing
too much lag time between deadlines. When you push the
project too fast, you can miss things because there isn't
enough design effort and you're producing construction
documents before you really understand all facets of the
proposed construction. When you allow for too much time
during each phase it's easy to relax and not sweat deadlines.
We want to be active and engaged from beginning to end,
pressure is a good thing, how else would we get diamonds?
Teamwork - This will be a "team" effort and we are fortunate
that several key members of our team are in-house. Our Civil
Engineer and Landscape Architect will be the main project
leads and sit across from each other in the office. Our
Structural Engineer and Environmental Graphics are also
in-house with only the Electrical Engineer, Linwood, being
an outside subconsultant. And we've got a great relationship
with Linwood, having completed several different project
types with them over the years. Our approach to meeting your
expectations includes staying in constant communication
with the City and each member of our design team. We take
it upon ourselves to respond as quickly as we can to your
phone calls and emails, which typically is same day if not
within an hour or two. We will hold everyone on our team
accountable for deliverables at each milestone of the project
schedule. We'll keep a close eye on everyone, and if we find
that a member of our team is falling behind on a particular
phase of the project, we'll have a team meeting to discuss the
issue and make a plan to get back on track. Issues typically
develop because of a lack of communication and we create
an open line of discussion with the City and all our team
members to ensure that everyone is talking, more importantly
that everyone is heard.
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UNDERSTANDING OF NEED
• Quality Control - Like any design firm we understand that
we're only as good our projects, and those are only as good
our drawings. During the design and construction document
phase we will have our own internal team schedule for each
discipline. They will be required to provide us their drawings
ahead of any city submittal so that our in-house design
team can review and provide redline comment back prior
to said submittal. In addition, our internal QAQC team will
scan the drawing sets at each milestone submittal for errors,
omissions, coordination issues, etc. Our expertise in detailing
and construction processes will help us anticipate issues
that could be discovered in the field so we can update the
drawings to reflect all the scope required by the contractor.
vii. Suggestions / Special Concerns — We're just
coming into this project so we still have a lot of catching up to do.
The City and it's Staff has been dealing with the site for some time
so we understand there is a mountain of things we're not up to
speed on regarding the history of the project and the history of the
concept that was used to secure the grant money. We make the
following suggestion based purely on what we saw during our site
visit and our understanding of what the City finds exciting about
this project. The overlook deck and triangle site is mostly intended
to be a rest stop for bikers that are using the extensive Santa Ana
River Trail System. We think the current layout of the deck misses a
great opportunity to make this intent more clear. The current triangle
shape is a reflection of the property lines which are a bit arbitrary.
It's nice that the deck extends out into the landscape area as an
overlook but it doesn't connect well with it's surrounding. Just on the
other side of the bike trail is a huge steel frame and wood bridge,
spanning 30OFT and making a connection across the channel to
Edna park and existing residential. In terms of scale, this is the most
interesting thing happening in the area. We think having the layout
of the re -built deck react directly to the bridge makes more sense
and will create a more meaningful stopping point. This would give
users a chance to sit and watch passersby on the bike path and view
the bridge and channel as well. They may not be the prettiest thing
in the world, but the bridge and channel are feats of engineering
and the scale of both is eye catching. A portion of the deck can still
extend out into the riparian landscape but with a change in how
the deck abuts the edge of the bike path can make it more open,
inviting, and feel more connected to its surroundings. We've taken
the liberty of providing a sketch of what this could look like.
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UNDERSTANDING OF NEED
TASKS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
• Foot survey locating all existing elements horizontally and vertically.
• Geotechnical Report for existing soils condition to perform structural calculations.
• Starting coordination with utility company early on so electrical power is coordinated and installed when site lighting is ready for
installation.
• Kick-off meeting with City staff and other appropriate people to better understand their needs / concerns as it pertains to access and
maintenance of the site.
• Conduct thorough site visit making inventory of existing plant material and getting accurate photos of existing conditions and join
edges.
• A thorough review of existing as-builts relevant to the site. Particularly existing wet and dry utilities that run through and/or adjacent
to the work area.
• Productive meetings with City and staff during review sessions that identify weaknesses in the design or in the construction plans so
we can constantly be refining the plans to a point of absolute clarity.
• Proper selection of site materials and finishes that allow the vision for the project to be realized while remaining in budget.
• Proper selection of plant material that fits the landscape areas created with the final design.
• Proper selection of appropriate irrigation systems based on final plant selection and the landscape areas created by the final design.
• Well -coordinated construction plans that clearly indicate the intended scope, from what has to be removed to what is to be built in
its place.
• Getting plans permitted with OCFCD and Department of Environmental Health
ASSUMPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
• Obtaining title report from title company and Preparation and recordation of any type of easement and dedication
• Underground utility survey
• Any type of Environmental Engineering related services such as but not limited to CEQA,EIR & NEGDEC.
• Traffic study
• LEED certification design or documentation
• Preparation of rendered site plans for further project promotion or presentation purposes beyond what will be prepared during the
DID phase.
• Any major lay -out and design changes after DD approval. It is understood that we are required to address comments and revisions
throughout the CD
• Hydrology study and hydraulic analysis for site
• Design of storm water quality BMPS (WQMP), and channel protection devices or structures
• Any other service not specifically mentioned in the RFP or this proposal
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RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Adventist Health West, Headquarters & Building Roadway Plan
Roseville, CA
New 5 story Adventist Health Headquarter building project at City of Roseville. The headquarter
building consists of two five story bars joined by an atrium. The narrow bars ensure that the workplace
is filled with daylight and views of the beautiful gardens and surrounding hills. The ground floor
contains a large lobby, grand piano atrium, conference center, dining room and food service area,
movement instruction room and lab, showers and lockers, and medical practice. Scope of work
included parking areas for nearly 300 cars, pedestrians connections to public sidewalk wrapping the
site and a fitness trail that winded through the site with a number of fitness stations for employees and
public use. Two garden areas flank the building to provide relaxing outdoor spaces with multiple water
features and a large faux -rock water fall facing the main street. A 96" box, Legacy Oak, welcomes
visitors in the entry courtyard, and is enhanced by a medicinal herb and healing garden. Storm water
quality is treated with a series of bioretention areas across the campus, and the entire landscape
utilizes California native plantings to embrace it's surroundings and lead by setting the example for
future developments in the area.
Cabrillo Highschool & Wilson Highschool Track and Field
Long Beach, CA
Awarded to provide architectural / engineering services to include Architecture, Civil Engineering
Landscape Architecture, and Electrical Engineering for the complete design, construction documents,
approvals, bidding, and construction administration for this project. The project included upgrading
existing grass football/soccer field and DG running track with new synthetic surfaces and equipment at
(2) High schools for Long Beach Unified School District. It also included paving improvement around
the track and at accessible paths, new fencing and gates, storm drainage improvements, and water
cannon irrigation system for the field.
MiraCosta Community College San Elijo Campus: Student Services Building
Encinitas, CA
MiraCosta Community College District's San Elijo Campus New Student Services & Administration
Building project will provide a new gateway and be the face of the San Elijo Campus. It will replace
the existing Administration Building and consolidate all of the student services operations under one
roof. The new building will provide administrative offices, such as admissions meeting spaces, the
Admin/Student Services Growth department, bookstore and storage/receiving, healthcare center and
exam room, among others, that will allow staff to properly serve the student body. As the first new
construction project under Measure MM on the San Elijo College Campus, the Student Services &
Administration Building is a great first step in achieving the overall goals of the District. This project not
only will modernize services and enhance the overall experience for students and visitors, it will also
be right sized, well designed, and act as the new gateway and face of the campus. It will become the
beacon of the community and attract a larger enrollment, while providing an intimate internal outdoor
courtyard.
Glendale Community College Verdugo Gym Replacement
Glendale, CA
The project includes a new 40,000 SF two-story gym building and new restroom/concession
building. As lead landscape architect on the project, Little generated design alternatives for various
site amenities such as new entry plaza, amphitheater, and outdoor exercise yard. This included
reconfiguring and existing parking to maximize capacity and provide accessibility to all new facilities.
Also included final design selection for hardscape materials such as decorative paving materials, steel
railings, and conceptual site lighting design. Complete planting and irrigation design and construction
for all new planting areas including upgrades to existing irrigation system and selection of drought
tolerant, low water use trees, shrubs and ground covers.
City of Roseville
Matthew Todd
Senior Engineer
916.774.5562
mtodd@roseville.ca.us
Erin Scott -Keith
Project Manager
Facilities Development
& Planning
562.997.7550
Pelin Karakas
LEED AP, DBIA
Sr. Project Manager
SEC & CLC Campus
Manager
3333 Manchester Ave.
Cardiff, CA 92007
714.432.5826
rfavis@cccd.edu
2018
2018
Under
Construction
Joel Peterson
Director of Facilities Under
818.240.5222 Construction
jpeterson@glendale.edu
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RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Oxnard Track and Field Projects
Oxnard, CA
Poul Hanson
(7) High schools for Oxnard Unified High School District where our scope of work includes
Bond Project Manager
coordination with the District's Master Architect to finalize the layout and design of new Gateway
Oxnard Union High
structures at each campus while also replacing natural grass football fields with new artificial turf
School District
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fields and in some cases replacing dilapidated tracks as well. We were also tasked with addressing
805.385.2683
Construction
long term drainage issues at each campus while providing for additional amenities such as basketball
poul.hanson@
courts, tennis courts, and outdoor plazas. All (7) projects have been approved through DSA and the
oxnardunion.org
first (3) are currently under construction. Our performance on these projects has led the District to
have us also prepare additional plans related to the demolition and replacement of existing bleachers
at a few of these high school sites.
Orange Coast College Aquatics Center
Costa Mesa, CA
Rachelle Favis
The project was conceptualized with the simple idea of "movement" to reflect a key characteristic of
Program Manager
both Kinesiology and Athletics. Movement is reflected in the architectural elements that flow from the
Coast Community Under
Northern welcoming wing of Division Offices and Athletic Training to the Southern end facilitating the
College District Construction
Aquatic portion of the complex. The complex also houses program such as Adapted PE, Equipment
714.432.5826
Management, Locker and Team Rooms. The KAPI Complex in total consists of approximately 113,00
rfavis@cccd.edu
SF, 37,650 GSF of conditioned program, a 9,250 GSF Shade Canopy, a 65M x 75' Competition Pool
and a 25-yard x 75' Instructional pool.
University of California San Diego McGill Hall Structural Retrofit and Plaza
San Diego, CA
An existing concrete walkway links three buildings on campus, all of which are on the National and
Aaron Cooley, Project
California Historic Registers. The base of the columns are showing signs of deterioration. Seismic
Manager Est. Feb.
design has changed significantly since the building's construction in 1967; we are performing a
619.550.7136 2021
seismic upgrade along with the column repair and flat site work to accomplish accessible compliance.
acooley@ucsd.edu
In the Schematic Design phase, we performed on -site testing to provide the University with options of
how they can address the upgrades while maintaining the historic characteristics within the Secretary
of the Interior's guidelines.
Moorpark College Entry Monument & Wayfinding
Moorpark, CA
John Sinutko
Design of all new static signage, including removal of existing signage as required, new wayfinding
Director of Facilities,
signage, including street level to parking; parking to buildings along pedestrian and vehicular access
Moorpark College
Est. Aug 2021
ways; and improved building signage. Project also included replacing the existing monument sign at
805.378.1454
the main corner entrance to the campus. Our team prepared demo, construction, grading, and planting
jsinutko@vcccd.edu
plans for the new sign and adjacent improvements. Scope required close collaboration with civil,
structural, landscape, and environmental graphics teams.
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REFERENCES
STEVEN'S CREEK NATURE CENTER
The Steven's Creek Nature Center & Preserve is located in Mint Hill, NC. Artist Stacy Levy
designed Meander Walk as the public art portion of the construction project.
Meander Walk is a curving, sculptural walkway extending from the parking lot to the front
entrance of the Steven's Creek Nature Center. Slightly suspended above a wetland swale, the
path creates the sense of a stream's meandering pattern and allows visitors to walk the path of
the stream before they enter the building. Meander Walk is made with extruded fiberglass grid
grating that is ADA compliant. The Mini -Mesh grating, manufactured by SeaSafe, is colored a
deep blue RAL 5002 to reference water. A central steel support was used to give the walkway
the appearance of floating over the wetland swale below, and by keeping the path less than 30
inches above the grade we were able to eliminate guardrails.
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SANTA ANA COLLEGE
P.A.M SITE IMPROVEMENTS
PLAZA DE ARTES, AMPHITHEATER, CENTRAL MALL
On the surface, this project was about designing shade opportunities for existing spaces and
reinventing a public plaza to inspire the next generation of students. The larger goal however, was
to help the College establish realistic budgets for each of the work areas.
We were tasked to develop multiple design options for three spaces on campus; (1) Plaza
de Artes, (2) Amphitheater, and (3) Central Mall. Each area had it's own program goals and
challenges with existing conditions. Our Design Team had to do extensive homework on all
existing utilities to prepare schematic design packages that were detailed enough that reliable cost
estimates could be generated based on the assumed scope of work involved for each. Design
work included site layout and design, trellis and shade structure detailing using metal framing and
tension span fabric, and cost estimating that ranged from $600K of improvements for the central
mall to more than $7 million of improvements to build a custom amphitheater. We provided (2)
options for each work area along with 3D renderings of each space and detailed estimates of
probable costs. The District is now using these documents as a basis of design in an effort to
secure funding for each work area in the future.
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SADDLEBACK COLLEGE
QUAD IMPROVEMENTS + ADA UPGRADES
Saddleback College is committed to making their campus more accessible and have allocated funds
every year to continue to make those types of improvements to the campus.
Our Land Development Studio was awarded the project in the fall of 2019 and the scope included site
improvements for (8) separate portions of the campus where barriers to accessibility such as uplifting
panels and non -compliant slopes along an accessible path -of -travel needed to be addressed.
Two areas of the project developed beyond basic accessibility upgrades, the Quad at Student Services
and the Fine Arts Plaza. The original scope for the Quad included fixing various areas within the quad
but after walking it with the college they decided to pursue a more holistic change that would address
the accessibility issues but establish the Quad as the main student gathering space on campus. The
campus sits on a hillside and this was most evident at the Fine Arts Plaza where we had to work with
20FT of grade change between and existing bus stop and the path -of -travel the college wanted to
complete.
We prepared a couple of schematic designs for each area and after the college selected their preferred
layouts we prepared ROM pricing to make sure it would still work within the project's budget. The final
design for the quad utilizes a classic X pattern design with a large open lawn area bisected by two
crossing pathways. The new layout removes all the existing walkways that were just a patchwork with no
sense of order to a clean and organized collection of pathways that connect all the different entry points
while providing a large open space that students can use for a myriad of activities large and small. The
final design for the Fine Arts Plaza provided the necessary path of travel across the 20FT of elevation
change while also providing an improved sense of arrival for visitors attending a performance at the Fine
Arts Theatre. A new Grand Staircase draws people in from the drop-off and a series of 12-foot wide
accessible ramps will provide a connected path -of -travel while also allowing the college's maintenance
crew to navigate the plaza with their golf carts.
Little worked with D. Woolley & Associates on this project as they provided all ground survey and digital
mapping for the District.
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IRVINE VALLEY COLLEGE: B-QUAD IMPROVEMENTS +
ADA UPGRADES
Irvine Valley College (IVC) is committed to making their campus more accessible and have allocated
funds every year to continue to make those types of improvements to their campus.
Our Land Development Studio was awarded the project in the fall of 2019 and the scope included site
improvements for (3) separate portions of the campus where barriers to accessibility such as uplifting
panels and non -compliant slopes along an accessible path -of -travel needed to be addressed.
The main focus of the project became the B-quad. This was an existing plaza area set between (4)
different educational buildings and comprised of multiple raised planters and a small central gathering
space. The original scope only included fixing a number of small areas within the quad but after walking it
with the college they decided to pursue a more holistic change that would address the accessibility issues
but also re -imagine the space, take advantage of the quad's size and capitalize on its location within the
campus. We prepared a couple of schematic designs and after the college selected their preferred layout
we prepared ROM pricing to make sure it would still work within the project's budget. The final design will
open up the space, improve pedestrian circulation making it more visually accessible upon approach and
from the various seating areas within the space.
Little worked with D. Woolley & Associates on this project as they provided all ground survey and digital
mapping for the District.
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PROJECT SCHEDULE
1 WEEK 6 WEEKS 5 WEEKS
DD PHASE
2 WEEKS
Kickoff Meeting
Analysis of Existing Conditions
Include Design Work Session
» Team
» Includes meeting City
with City (Meeting #2)
Introductions
Staff onsite and testing of
At 3 Weeks submit DD package
» Discuss
existing irrigation system
to City based on results from
proposed
to determine if it can be
working session
project schedule
restored or needs to be
DD Package to Include:
» Identify Staff's
replaced.
Conceptual Landscape Site
main concerns
» Includes investigating
Plan
» Notice to
existing electrical system to
Deck detailing options wl loose
Proceed
see if it can be restored or
section/elevation sketches
to release
a new electrical system will
Possible 3D views
Surveyor for
be required for new lighting.
3 Weeks for City to provide
Field Topo and
Topographic Survey
review and comment on DD
Geotechnical
Geotechnical Report
package.
Engineer
Topographic Survey
• Geotechnical Report
CITY REVIEW
• If required, start
3 WEEKS
coordination with utility
company to establish
electrical ROL onsite. Will
be ongoing throughout
duration of project.
7 WEEKS
30% PS&E
3 WEEKS
• Title Sheet
• Preliminary Demolition Plan
• Preliminary Construction Plan
• Include geometric alignment to
establish deck size and location.
• Preliminary Structural Details for
steel deck
• Preliminary Electrical Power
Plan
• Show proposed transformer
location
• Preliminary Electrical Site Plan
• Include proposed light location
• Fixture cut sheets
• Preliminary Planting Plan
• Include plant materials board
• Preliminary Sign Plan
• Include sign locations
• DRAFT content exhibits for any
"Interpretive" signs
• Preliminary Cost Estimate
• In-house QAQC
CITY REVIEW
4 WEEKS
9 WEEKS 7WEEKSjft 012 WEEKS 24 WEEKS
CONSTRUCTION
60% PS&E
90% PS&E
100% PS&E
SUPPORT
5 WEEKS
3 WEEKS (PRE -FINAL)
2 WEEKS (FINAL)
(OPTIONAL)
• Address City comments from 30%
Address City comments on 60% PS&E
Address City comments on
20 Weeks
PS&E review
review
90% PS&E
Construction
• Title Sheet
Title Sheet
Final In-house QAQC
4 Weeks As-Builts
• Construction Notes and Details
Construction Notes and Details
Final coordination meeting with
and Close -Out
• Demolition Plan
Demolition Plan
all team members
• Construction Plan
Construction Plan
Finalize all plans,
• Grading Plan
Grading Plan
specifications, and estimate
• Utility Plan (Sewer I Water I Storm Drain
Utility Plan (Sewer I Water 1 Storm Drain
and deliver to City.
as needed)
as needed)
• Erosion Control Plan
Erosion Control Plan
• Electrical Power Plan
Electrical Power Plan
• Electrical Site Plan
Electrical Site Plan
City Finalize Bid Documents
• Include power run for Irrigation
Include power run for Irrigation
and Advertises Project for Bid —
Controller
Controller
2 Weeks
• Lighting Details
Lighting Details
Construction Bidding Phase-8
• Electrical Notes and Title 24
Electrical Notes and Title 24
Weeks
Compliance
Compliance
Construction Begins
• Irrigation plan
Irrigation plan
• Irrigation Notes and Details
Irrigation Notes and Details
CONSTRUCTION
• Planting Plan
Planting Plan
BIDDING PHASE
• Planting Notes and Details
Planting Notes and Details
• Final landscape materials board (not be
Updated Cost Estimate
10 WEEKS
included with final PS&E)
Specifications
• Updated Cost Estimate
In-house QAIQC
• Preliminary Specifications
Re -submit plans to OCFCD for
• In-house QAIQC
encroachment permit. Intend to have
• Submit plans to OCFCD for
approval of plans ahead of 100% PS&E
encroachment permit
submittal.
• Submit plans to Dept. of Environmental
Re -submit plans to Dept. of
Health for Recycled Waste Permit
Environmental Health for Recycled
Water Permit. Intend to have approval
CITY REVIEW
of plans ahead of 100% PS&E
4 WEEKS
submittal.
CITY REVIEW
4 WEEKS
*Includes Constructability Review Meetings with the City
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FEE PROPOSAL
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FEE PROPOSAL
Fee Proposal
The fee proposal will be submitted concurrently with the technical proposal, but in a separately sealed envelope, clearly labeled as "Fee
Proposal." This will include the firm's Standard Hourly Fee Schedule, a table outlining the tasks and team hourly efforts for each of the
major tasks, and a Project Fee Schedule as outlined in the Scope of Work.
NOTED: The fee proposal will not be opened until the proposals have been evaluated by the proposal selection committee. The City will
select the consultant based on qualifications, and then negotiate a contract priced based on available funding.
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CERTIFICATIONS
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Appendix
ATTACHMENT 3-1: NON -COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
CERTIFICATIONS
NON -COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
(Title 23 United States Code Section 112 and
Public Contract Code Section 7106)
To the CITY OF SANTA ANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
In accordance with Title 23 United States Code Section 112 and Public Contract Code 7106 the BIDDER
declares that the bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership,
company, association, organization, or corporation; that the bid is genuine and not collusive or sham; that
the BIDDER has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other BIDDER to put in a false or sham
bid, and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived or agreed with any BIDDER or anyone
else to put in a sham bid, or that anyone shall refrain from bidding; that the BIDDER has not in any
manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the
bid price of the BIDDER or any BIDDER, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the bid price,
or of that of any other BIDDER, or to secure any advantage against the public body awarding the contract
of anyone interested in the proposed contract; that all statements contained in the bid are true; and, further,
that the BIDDER has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her bid price or any breakdown thereof, or
the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, or paid, and will not pay, any fee to
any corporation, partnership, company association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent
thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham bid.
Note: The above Non -col 1 a ' is part of the Proposal. Signing this Proposal on the
signature portion they sflall also constitu signature of this Non -collusion Affidavit. BIDDERS
are cautioned tha�aking a false certifea - n may subject the certifier to criminal prosecution.
Signed
State of California fI Awtaryp4bilcotti her o►ficercompleting this vx6ficate��`' f� wrlMs ony the ldeM tI7 of the IMlyidual who signhd the
County of daCuntant Id which this certificate Is attached, and not
delltnMltivingt, a51; , of Ml3dltp of brat daeMMne ne.
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on this fi day of 'f4,6,- nn 207-1, by
7 �v12v.+ r Dzws it , proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person( who appeared
before me.
N ary Public Signature
BERNADETTELAllARA
- NotaryPublic- California
Orange County
Commission : 2208038
My Comm. Expires Aug 17, 2021
Notary Public Seal
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Appendix
ATTACHMENT 3-2: NON -LOBBYING CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATIONS
The prospective participant certifies, by signing and submitting this bid or proposal, to the best of his or her
knowledge and belief, that:
1. No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to
any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any federal agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress
in connection with the awarding of any federal contract, the making of any federal grant, the making
of any federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation,
renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
2. If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence any officer or employee of any federal agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with this federal contract, grant loan, loan or cooperative agreement, the undersigned
shall complete and submit a "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities".
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made
or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed
by Section 1352, Title 31, U. S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil
penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
The prospective participant also agrees by submitting his or her bid or proposal that he or she shall require that the
language of this certification be included in all lower tier subcontracts, which exceed $100,000 and that all such sub
recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
Firm `•� }
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Signed and Printed N e;
TitleA.lt
Date Z
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by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to Section 204 of Executive
Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontract
or purchase order as the administering agency may direct as means of enforcing such provisions,
including sanctions for noncompliance; provided, however, that in the event the Consultant becomes
involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a sub -consultant or vendor as a result of such
direction by the administering agency, the Consultant may request that the United States enter into
such litigation to protcct the interests of the United States.
8. Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1735, as added by Chapter 643 Stats. 1939, and as
amended,
No discrimination shall be made in the employment of persons upon public works because of race,
religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicaps, mental condition, marital status, or
sex of such persons, except as_grided-i See n ' 1420, and any consultant of public works violating
this Section is subject to the penalties imposed fo a violation of the Chapter.
Signed -
Title:
Firm:r�A j �Ovsl;��td�s
Date: `
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Fee Proposal
Civil Engineer (Little)
Landscape Architect (Little)
Structural Engineer (Little)
Environmental Graphics (Little)
Electrical Engineer (Linwood)
Survey (JT Engineering)
Geotech (TerraCon)
$2,400.00
20
$1,320.00
12
$750.00
5
$0.00
0
$500.00
$3,500.00
$6,500.00
5
N/A
N/A
Civil Engineer (Little)
Landscape Architect (Little)
Structural Engineer (Little)
Environmental Graphics (Little)
Electrical Engineer (Linwood)
$1,500.00 12
$2,600.00 24
$2,500.00 20
$0.00 0
$500.00 4
Civil Engineer (Little)
Landscape Architect (Little)
Structural Engineer (Little)
Environmental Graphics (Little)
Electrical Engineer (Linwood)
$1,500.00
50
$2,600.00
30
$2,500.00
30
$750.00
5
$2,000.00
15
Civil Engineer (Little)
$8,250.00 75
Landscape Architect (Little)
$3,300.00
30
Structural Engineer (Little)
$2,500.00
20
Environmental Graphics (Little)
$750.00
5
Electrical Engineer (Linwood)
$2,500.00
20
Civil Engineer (Little)
Landscape Architect (Little)
Structural Engineer (Little)
Environmental Graphics (Little)
Electrical Engineer (Linwood)
$7,580.00
59
30
20
$3,300.00
$2,500.00
$750.00
5
$2,500.00
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LITTLE
DIVERSIFIED ARCHITECTURAL CONS-ING
Civil Engineer (Little)
Landscape Architect (Little)
Structural Engineer (Little)
Environmental Graphics (Little)
Electrical Engineer (Linwood)
Phase Total
$3,600.00
OMM
36
$1,980.00
24
$750.00
5
$750.00
$1,500.00
$: :i 00
5
12
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PROJECT TOTAL $73,930.00 598
Civil Engineer & Landscape Architect (Little) $3,000.00 30
Structural Engineer (Little) $500.00 5
Electrical Engineer (Linwood) $500.00 5
Civil Engineer & Landscape Architect (Little) $9,500.00 80
Structural Engineer (Little) $4,000.00 36
Electrical Engineer (Linwood) $1,500.00 14
Schedule of Rates
Role
Principal
National Practice Leader
Studio Principal
Hourly
Rate
$280
Role
Jr. Interior Designer
Hourly
Rate
$125
$270
Lead Engineer
$235
$265
Sr. Engineer - Project Manager
$225
Studio Leader
$240
Project Eng. - Sr. Designer
$190
Senior Project Manager
$225
Engineer - Designer
$180
Project Manager
$205
Eng. Intern 3
$150
Project Architect
3D CADD Specialist
Senior Technician
$190
Eng. Intern 2 - Sr. Technician
Eng. Intern 1 -Technician
I Sr. Specifier
$140
$175
$160
$190
Technician
$135 Sustainabilitv Proiect Specialist
$155
Design Principal
$265
Specifier
Sustainability Faciltator
$150
Senior Designer
$205
$125
Designer
$145
Project Facilitator
$120
Jr. Designer
$125
Support Staff
$110
PM — Interiors
$190
Support Staff
$110
Sr. Interior Designer
$175
Intern (college)
$90
Interior Designer
$145
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