Staff Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Doug Story, Community Services Director
DATE January 16, 2024
SUBJECT: Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Community Works Design Group for the Concept Plans and Construction Documents for Nicklaus Park and Palmer Park Dog Park in an Amount Not to Exceed $358,555
Description To award a contract for design services and construction documents for the Nicklaus Park (P-05) and Palmer Park (P-18) improvements.
Background and Analysis:
Improvements at Nicklaus Park have been included in the currently adopted Capital Improvement Project (CIP) and include converting the existing dog park into a baseball field, adding a multi-sport grass area, additional restrooms, pickleball courts, sports field lighting and irrigation throughout the park. As a result of the improvements at Ni cklaus Park a dog park is being proposed at Palmer Park in the existing sports field area.
On November 13, 2023, staff released a Request for Proposals for Landscape Architect Design Services for Nicklaus Park & Palmer Park Improvement Project . The scope of work included the provision of grading plans, landscape plans, electrical engineering plans, technical specifications for park improvements and all associated construction documents for the project.
Sealed bids were opened on December 13, 2023, and ten (10) responses were received. Staff reviewed all responses and is recommending City Council award a Professional Services Agreement to Community Works Design Group in the amount of $358,555.
Submitted bids received:
Architerra $320,915
CWDG $358,555
WEBB $366,588
RHA $369,930
VDLA $392,815
Brightview $424,435
Herman Design Group $477,884
IDS $485,436
RJM $515,930
Insight $740,883
After reviewing the project experiences of the submitted proposals, CWDG was determined to have experience and a selection of subcontractors and staff with a level of expertise and experience that represented the desired scope of work from the RFP.
CWDG and their subcontractors showed experience preparing plans for parks including dog parks and sports fields throughout the surrounding area and were highly recommended from agencies across the region who have used their services. CDWG provides experience with community engagement as well as bid and construction support to assist staff with tasks to ensure construction stays on schedule and to help keep contractors accountable during the construction phase of the project. The submitted schedule for the design phase would be approximately 9 months .
Fiscal Impact:
Funding for this project is allocated through the five -year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Fiscal Year 2023-2027. Project No. P-05 and Project No. P-18 have been appropriated $3,849,000 for design and construction.
P-05 Nicklaus Park Field Lighting & Field Expansion Project Accounting Summary
Funding Summary
Funding Year Funding Source Amount
20/21 Regional Park DIF $900,000
22/23 Neighborhood DIF (closed P-2) $499,000
22/23 Neighborhood DIF (closed P-3) $850,000
22/23 REC DIF (closed P-07) $300,000
22/23 REC DIF (closed P-08) $300,000
Total Project Funding = $2,849,000
Budget Summary
Project Component Budget Encumbered Paid to
Date
Remaining
Budget
Project Management $0 $0 $0 $0
Preliminary Services $0 $0 $0 $0
Environmental $0 $0 $0 $0
Design $231,000 $0 $0 $231,000
Construction $2,618,000 $0 $0 $2,618,000
Construction
Management $0 $0 $0 $0
Permits $0 $0 $0 $0
Equipment $0 $0 $0 $0
Project Summary
Totals $2,849,000 $0 $0 $2,849,000
P-18 Palmer Dog Park Project Accounting Summary
Funding Summary
Funding Year Funding Source Amount
22/23 DIF $1,000,000
Total Project Funding = $1,000,000
Budget Summary
Project Component Budget Encumbered Paid to
Date
Remaining
Budget
Project Management $0 $0 $0 $0
Preliminary Services $0 $0 $0 $0
Environmental $0 $0 $0 $0
Design $165,000 $0 $0 $165,000
Construction $835,000 $0 $0 $835,000
Construction Management $0 $0 $0 $0
Permits $0 $0 $0 $0
Equipment $0 $0 $0 $0
Project Summary Totals $1,000,000 $0 $0 $1,000,000
The estimated cost to prepare this report is $175.
Recommended Action:
Approve the Purchase Order for Community Works Design Group in the amount of $358,555, and
Authorize the City Manager to authorize any necessary change orders in an amount not to exceed $35,855, and
Authorize the Mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement for construction document and design services for CIP No. P-05 and CIP No. P-18.
Attachments:
A. Community Works Design Group Proposal
B. Professional Services Agreement
COMMUNITY WORKS DESIGN GROUP
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PARK PLANNING
7111 INDIANA AVENUE, SUITE 300
RIVERSIDE, CA 92504
SUBMITTED BY:
DECEMBER 13, 2023
NiCKLAUS PARK & PALMER PARK
iMPROVEMENT PROJECT
PROPOSAL FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHiTECT
DESiGN SERViCES FOR:
December 13, 2023
City of Beaumont
Attn: Doug Story, Community Services Director
550 E. 6th Street
Beaumont, CA 92223
RE: Proposal for Landscape Architect Design Services for Nicklaus Park & Palmer Park Improvement Project Dear Doug and Members of the Consultant Selection Evaluation Panel:
The constantly improving Community Works Design Group (CWDG) team is pleased to present this proposal for Landscape Architect Design Services for the Nicklaus Park & Palmer Park Improvement Project. Our firm specializes in assisting public agencies in the design and plan review of parks and public landscapes throughout the State of California. We excel in providing throurough, thoughtful and expedited design services for park projects. CWDG prides itself on our ability to provide a fully-dedicated level of service to our municipal clients. Accordingly, we only pursue projects and clients that we can guarantee that ongoing client satisfaction can be fulfilled.
Our team of professionals each offer their own expertise and experience while collectively working towards the design and construction of meaningful and diverse public spaces which focus on safety, equity, accessibility and inclusion. This makes our team primed to assist the City of Beaumont with this exciting multi-park project. In the last five (5) years, our team has delivered over 35 park projects, ranging in scope from small area renovations to brand new community parks. We have enjoyed the process and privilege of developing projects featuring sustainable opportunities for residents to access health and wellness amenities, develop City branding and identity, and serve as a platform for recreational programming, partnerships and preservation of green space for the many communities we serve.
The CWDG Team confirms we are in receipt of the Q & A document uploaded to Public Purchase. We look forward to growing our working relationship with the City of Beaumont! Respectfully submitted,
COMMUNITY WORKS DESIGN GROUP
Scott Rice ASLA, LEED AP, CASp
President
Landscape Architect CA #5111 / NY #2645
Certified Access Specialist CASp-709
[email protected]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION/INFORMATION
AppROACh
FIRM pROFILE
LOCATION
ORgANizATiON, KEY pERSONNEL, & RESUMES
pROJECT EXpERIENCES
REFERENCES
SCOpE OF SERVICES
pROJECT SChEDULE
COST pROpOSAL
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
INSURANCES
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INTRODUCTION/INFORMATION
Community Works Design Group (CWDG) understands the City’s desired Scope for the Project will include the following between the two park sites:
• Replace existing Nicklaus Dog Park with a baseball field of natural or artificial turf, and related improvements
CWDG will be teaming with Design West Engineering (ERSC) and Design West Engineering to ensure proper field drainage and WQMPs are in place for the new baseball field as well as required electrical infrastructure to support the new ballfield lights.
• Remove existing frisbee golf course and replace with new multi-use ball fields of natural or artificial turf, and related improvements
CWDG has recently designed several multi-use ball fields, including new baseball/softball fields at Goetz Park Phase II Expansion for the City of Perris.
• Design snack bar and restroom facility
We have found production times for other pre-fabricated building companies can run over a one-year lead time which can lead to funding deadline issues and/or significant construction delays and change orders. Our team plans to coordinate the snack bar and restroom facility with Romtec, however we are open to other direction the City may be considering. Romtec designs, manufactures, supplies, and constructs buildings and structures for all types of applications. Their process begins by designing a building that is particular to the needs of each customer. Then, Romtec provides the complete building plan sets and specifications for customer approval.
Each project can then be sent out to bid or purchased directly. Finally, Romtec manufactures and supplies the complete building to be constructed by the contractor or by Romtec as a “turnkey” project. • Increase outdoor pickleball courts
CWDG has recently overseen the design and construction of pickleball courts for the City of Cypress’ Lexington Park. In addition, we are currently working on the design of new pickleball courts for the City of Perris’ Foss Field Park Expansion.
• Ballfield lights
Our team regularly works with Musco and other terrific ballfield lighting manufacturers, we have incorporated the scope for specific geotechnical report work required for the engineering and permitting of ballfield lights. • Construct new dog park at Palmer Park, and related improvements.
In addition to the award winning Rancho Mirage Dog Park, our team is fresh off the completion of The Bark at Central Park in the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The park features three (1) one-acre fenced dog parks.
We understand the City’s total budget for the project including construction (hard cost) and soft cost is approximately $5 million, are team has successfully reverse engineered parks to meet available budgets and is confident we can provide the same for the City of Beaumont’s Nicklaus Park & Palmer Park Improvments.
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3 APPROACH
STAFF AVAILABILITY: All staff members listed in this RFP are available to begin work immediately upon City request.
We guarantee our master schedule will allow us to dedicate sufficient resources to City of Beaumont for this important project.
ORGANIZATION AND SCHEDULING: We will provide the City with a critical path schedule, prepared in Microsoft Project, and will adhere to the schedule we present. Our firm utilizes an online-based application called Basecamp to balance coordinate project responsibilities amongst internal staff and subconsultants. This platform also allows our clients to have the ability to maintain a real-time “window” into the inner workings of our firm. This accountability will serve as peace of mind for the City, with a level of transparency not offered by other firms.
DELIVERABLES: We will provide all levels of deliverables outlined in the RFQ document. We utilize a wide variety of software, including AutoCAD 2021, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, SketchUp Pro 3-d, and much more. We will provide hard copy and digital media in PDF or any requested format.
OUR APPROACH: Our approach to design and quality control is unique to the industry. Every design project is assigned one Licensed Landscape Architect as Project Principal, one Licensed Landscape Architect as Project Manager, and one Assistant Project Manager. CWDG realizes that our success is based on our ability to deliver projects on time and within budget. This team approach will guarantee that the project comes in on budget and stays on budget with minimal change orders. CWDG can also offer complete construction administration and construction management services to assist the City at whatever level is desired.
WHAT SETS CWDG APART: While there are many similarities between municipal design projects, we have developed an understanding of what it takes for a project to truly stand apart and shine, as evidenced in our consistent winning of CPRS Awards of Excellence in Park Planning and APWA Project of Merit awards. Our team offers a wide variety of in-house services, such as Accessibility Evaluation from our two (2) Certified Access Specialists(CASp), that are dovetailed into our final products.
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4 COMMUNITY DESIGN PROCESS: we employ what we call the “FUNnel” approach to take the multitude of “wants” and narrow them down to a final concept that reflects the best interests of the City and its constituents- and we do so in a FUN way! We typically start by gathering general information by means of online and mail- out surveys ahead of the public design meetings, with ongoing input from the City, so that we can begin to prepare informed design decisions to facilitate a conceptual design that reflects the community’s interest and not OUR interests. As a standard practice, we provide scaled 3-d modeling to help the community understand how proposed improvements will actually appear, to help identify any conflicts well ahead of construction.
WORKING WITH CITY STAFF AND POLICY-MAKING AGENCIES AND STAKEHOLDERS: As we have worked on many projects within Riverside County and surrounding region, our team is very well versed in the intricacies of the region, and have had a great rapport and positive working relationship with many local department heads and staff members. We are confident that we can prepare landscape and irrigation plans and specifications in compliance with City of Beaumont’s Landscape Standards.
OUR “NOT SO SECRET” INGREDIENT TO SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS is remaining in close, ongoing communication with the City and all key stakeholders throughout the life of the project - from concept to construction! OUR RECORD OF MEETING SCHEDULES ON SIMILAR PROJECTS: We invite you to contact our listed references for confirmation of CWDG’s ability to meet deadlines and critical path schedule milestones. This is especially apparent with projects where the project funding is directly connected to grant deadlines or fiscal year budgets.
TECHNOLOGY, AND ADAPTING TO POST COVID LIFE: We have been successful in implementing online com- munity outreach activities and in using alternative meeting platforms, including Google Classroom, Zoom, and Facebook Live. Additionally, we use AutoCAD 2021, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft 365 software, as well as drone photography and other methods to present projects safely to the public.
APPROACH
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5 A selection of our current on-call contracts are listed below:
City of Highland - On-Call Landscape Architectural Services (1990-present) County of Riverside FM - On-Call Landscape Architectural Services (2000-present) Jurupa Area Recreation & Park District - On-Call Park Plan Check Services (2015-present) County of Riverside EDA - On-Call Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Services (2017-present) City of Ontario - On-Call Landscape Architecture Services (2019-present) City of Los Angeles - On-Call Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Services (2020-present) Including Recreation & Parks Department, Adaptive Sports City of Palm Springs - On-Call Landscape Architecture Services (2021-present) City of Anaheim - On-Call Landscape Architecture Services (2023-present) City of Laguna Beach - On-Call & Plan Check Landscape Architecture Services (2023-present)
FIRM PROFILE
COMMUNITY WORKS DESIGN GROUP - LLC (CWDG)
Landscape Architecture - Planning
4649 Brockton Avenue
Riverside, California 92506
(951) 369-0700
Federal I.D. 82-1854334 / Registered Small Business # 1769579 California Department of Industrial Relations #: PW-LR-1000707823 PRINCIPAL: Scott Rice ASLA, LEED AP, CASp - President/ Authorized Signer MAIN CONTACT: Scott Rice, LLA #5111 (Licensed 17+ years since 2005; expiration date: 12/31/24) [email protected] | (951) 369-0700 office / (909) 754-1257 cell
Community Works Design Group (CWDG) was established in 1985 and provides municipal planning services throughout the State of California. The firm focuses on Park, Recreation, and Public Landscape projects. CWDG has a ready and available staff of nine professionals. Community Works Design Group does what its name implies - it assists communities with the design of park projects that work. We come from “your side of the fence”.
CWDG has been operating as Community Works Design Group, LLC since 2017, with Scott Rice serving as the firm’s Vice President (2017-2021) and current President (2021-present). Initially, the firm operated as Elliott/ Maloney Landscape Architecture from 1985-1990. In 1991, the firm transitioned to T.I. Maloney Inc. until 1997 when we began doing business as Community Works Design Group.
CWDG confirms we do not have any commitments or potential commitments that may impact our ability to perform the Contract, if awarded.
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6 Our Principal and three of our dedicated Directors/Senior Project Managers hold current Landscape Architect licensure in the State of California:
Scott Rice LLA #5111
Licensed continuously since Oct 2005 (17+ years)
Dan Burkhart LLA #6092
Licensed continuously since Aug 2015 (7+ years)
Allison Rush LLA #6378
Licensed continuously since Aug 2018 (4 years)
Additionally, our staff holds a variety of Certifications that boost our abilities in the Landscape Architectural realm, including the following:
• Certified Access Specialist (CASp) SITES Accredited Professional (SITES AP) • Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA)* LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) • Certified Irrigation Designer (CID)* ISA Certified Arborist (ISA) • Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)
* via contract employee
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FIRM PROFILE
Additional licenses and certificate copies available upon request.
FIRM PROFILE
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7 FIRM LOCATION
Community Works Design Group is based out of Riverside, CA. We are located just off the 91 Freeway and less than 30 miles to the City of Beaumont’s City Hall. We are just a short 35 minute drive from Nicklaus Park & Palmer Park as well!
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9 PROJECT TEAM & ORGANIZATION CHART
We make it a point to let our CWDG team revolve around our clients. Each member of our team steps up to the plate to lend their expertise, provide direction, and weigh in on important design decisions. This sets us apart from other firms working under small design teams, you get a whole award-winning firm of eight (8) professional staff.
SUPPORT STAFF
Debra Lake, SITES AP, Landscape Designer
Luke Morris, Landscape Designer
Brian Espinoza, Landscape Designer
Cindy Ingram, Office Manager
ANALICIA ESCOBAR-GOMEZ
MPADirector of Community Engagement
SCOTT RICE
ASLA, LEED AP, CASp
President
DAN BURKHART
ASLA, ISA, sUAS Director of Implementa�on + Value
SUBCONSULTAN T S
ALLISON RUSH
ASLA Director of Design + Crea�vity
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10 Scott Rice ASLA, LEED AP, CASp
President - Principal Landscape Architect
Scott applies his 20+ years of landscape architecture knowledge to oversee all work completed by the CWDG as our firm’s President and Principal Landscape Architect. In addition, Scott is one of the only three licensed landscape architects in the State of California to also be a Certified Access Specialist.
Dan Burkhart ASLA, ISA, sUAS
Senior Landscape Architect - Director Of Implementation + Value Dan is our firm’s Jack-of-all-trades, master of constructability. Dan currently serves as City landscape plan checker for the cities of Calimesa and Eastvale.
From cost estimating to inspections, Dan does it all. He is also a Certified Arborist and FAA Drone Pilot. As a former Landscape Superintendent and Inspector, Dan is our go to for when we have questions. He also serves our clients as a contract plan checker.
Allison Rush ASLA, CASp, CPSI
Senior Landscape Architect - Director Of Design + Creativity Allison is our team go-to for creating beautiful project plans and a cohesive vision for our firm and clients. She excels at understanding how best to configure and optimize outdoor spaces for the health and enjoyment of users of all ages and abilities. Allison also has a strong grasp of designing with various digital media techniques, including CAD, 3-D modeling and photo simulation.
Analicia Escobar-Gomez MPA
Senior Project Manager- Director Of Community Engagement Analicia has experience as a designer, contractor, and public sector planner lending our firm a unique perspective when problem solving for our municipal clients. She is passionate about equity and inclusion and loves working on community-based design work.
PRINCIPAL:
SENIOR LEVEL STAFF:
CWDG KEY PERSONNEL
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SUBCONSULTANT TEAM
While the Community Works Design Group team will perform the majority of the project scope for the Nicklaus Park & Palmer Park Improvements, our team also includes the following subconsultants:
Design West Engineering (DWE) will provide all Electrical Engineering and Dry Utility design/ coordination services for this project. We (CWDG) have teamed with DWE on many successful park projects across Southern California.
DWE will be represented by Roy Morales, Electrical Engineering Department Head. With over 25 years of experience, Roy contributes a high level of expertise in electrical applications, including parks and community facilities.
Engineering Resources of Southern California will be coordinating for the park sites surveys along with geotechnical reports for each site. In addition, ERSC will prepare the hydrology, grading, and WQMP and SWPPP as required.
ERSC will be represented by Lori Askew who will serve as Project Manager and Principal Engineer. She will also oversee Trent Brudin, PE, Katherine Hernandex, Zoey Dunmire along with geotechnical subconsultants and their survey crew.
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12 RESUMES
SCOTT RICE ASLA, LEED AP, CASp
PRINCIPAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Mr. Scott Rice is President and Managing Principal of Community Works Design Group (CWDG). He has managed over $150 million in public landscape projects during his tenure at CWDG. In previous roles at CWDG, Scott has overseen the development of construction documents, plan checking, cost estimating, conceptual rendering, and construction observation and management.
Scott graduated with honors from Cal Poly Pomona, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Landscape Architecture. He is a full member of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). Additionally, Scott is a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), as designated by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), and a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) as issued by the State of California, Division of the State Architect. Scott is one of only three Landscape Architects in California that currently hold CASp Certification.
Scott also serves as the City Landscape Architect for the City of Highland, California, and has acted in that capacity since 2005. Scott also has served as a Contract Park Planner for Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) since 2003 and Consultant Park Planner/ Plan Checker for Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District (JARPD) since 2015.
Mr. Rice draws on previous work experience in graphic design and golf course maintenance to integrate high aesthetic quality in balance with functional, cost- effective design. His focus is in Public Works projects for various municipalities throughout the State, including Park Planning of various scales, including Community, Neighborhood, Sports, and Pocket Parks, as well as median and parkway landscape, and LMD/ CFD planning. Specialized areas of involvement include Skate Parks, Dog Parks, and Accessible Play. In addition to Park Planning, Scott is seasoned in the landscape architectural development of Multi-family Housing, Planned Residential Communities, Highway Aesthetic Design, Custom Residential Planning, and various private/commercial ventures.
In addition to Scott’s 21 year tenure with CWDG, Scott took a year-long hiatus in 2010 to co-manage the design division of an internationally-recognized design/ build firm, specializing in skate parks and action sports facilities throughout the world. When not in the office, Scott enjoys the fruits of his labor – parks and trails – with his wife and five children.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in
Landscape Architecture,
California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona (2002)
Licenses/ Certificates:
Licensed Landscape Architect:
California #5111
(2005-current)
Certified Access Specialist:
California CASp-709
(2016-current)
Years of Experience: 25+
Years with Firm: 21
Affiliations:
American Society of Landscape
Architects (ASLA) - Executive
Committee Member, Vice
President, Sponsorship, So Cal
Chapter (2021-present)
California Park & Recreation
Society (CPRS) - Full Member
U.S. Green Building Council
LEED Accredited Professional
Certified Access Specialist
Institute – Full Member
Building Industry Association –
Riverside County Chapter
Member, Board of Directors
Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT)
Committee – 2017 Chairman
Notable Project Experience:
Goetz Park, Phase 2– City of
Perris- $2.1 million
Enchanted Hills Park - City of
Perris - $8.5 million
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13 DANIEL BURKHART ASLA, ISA
SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT - DIRECTOR OF IMPLEMENTATION + VALUE Mr. Dan Burkhart is a Senior Landscape Architect at Community Works Design Group (CWDG) joining the firm in early 2020. Dan is charged with maintaining CWDG construction development and documentation process as well as mentoring and guidance of junior staff. Dan handles plan checking, in house reviews, and CD support in addition to specification, estimating, and construction oversight. Dan is often referred to as Coach in the office and works diligently to elevate and improve CWDG’s production and efficiency.
Dan graduated from Cal Poly Pomona, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture. He started his journey in the field with the City of Anaheim, working within the Parks Department at Dad Miller Golf Course.
He continued on exploring the Nursery side with Armstrong Garden Centers before moving into Design Practice after graduation. After working up to the project manager level, Dan ventured to the Design build practice with Valley Crest Companies. Shifting into the realm of sustainability Dan laced his boots and worked up to the position of general superintendent with a Landscape Habitat and Mitigation General Contractor, designing, creating, restoring, and maintaining naturalized habitats.
Moving to the public side of the practice Dan was the Senior Landscape Inspector for the City of Yorba Linda LMAD group. Supervising staff, managing contracts, and design and inspection duties for the City. Dan worked with management and the public to improve the City’s 22,000 trees and over 500 acres of City maintained landscape.
Dan brings a wealth of design, installation, and maintenance experience to CWDG earned over his 24-year journey. Dan’s varied and wide experience on both sides of the table includes the Private and Public sectors at all levels and gives him an understanding of different points of view and the forces involved.
Dan has started with a shovel and a pencil and has demonstrated an ability to listen, learn, and advance in the profession. Licensed as a Contractor, Certified Arborist, QAL, FAA Remote Pilot, and being a continual student of all aspects related to the field and process, Dan continues to learn and build while adding items to his tool box and base.
Dan spends his free time with his family, camping, coaching youth baseball, and the restoration and building of classic cars.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in
Landscape Architecture,
California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona (2001)
Licenses/ Certificates:
Licensed Landscape Architect:
California #6092
(2015-current)
ISA Certified Arborist
WE-11637A (2016-current)
C-27 Contractor License
#840206
(2004 - currently inactive)
FAA UAS Remote Pilot
(2017-current)
California Dept. of Pesticide
Regulation - OAL
122282 BF
(2010-current)
Years of Experience: 25+
Years with Firm: 3
Affiliations:
American Society of Landscape
Architects (ASLA) - Full Member
International Society of
Arboriculture (ISA) - Full Member
Notable Project Experience:
Ayala Park Replacement- County
of San Bernardino - $4 million
RESUMES
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14 ALLISON RUSH ASLA, CASp, CPSI
SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT - DIRECTOR OF DESIGN + CREATIVITY Education:
Bachelor of Arts, The
Pennsylvania State University
Master of Landscape
Architecture, Temple University
Licenses/ Certificates:
Licensed Landscape Architect,
State of California, #6378
Certified Access Specialist:
California CASp-1080
(2023-current)
Ms. Allison Rush is a Project Manager with Community Works Design Group, with East Coast roots. Allison earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Geography from Penn State, and her Master of Landscape Architecture degree from Temple University.
Allison’s undergraduate and graduate work focused on the means and methods of interaction between people and public spaces. She excels at understanding how best to configure and optimize outdoor spaces for the health and enjoyment of users of all ages and abilities. Allison also has a strong grasp of designing with various digital media techniques, including CAD, 3-d modeling and photo simulation. With her education and skills, Allison has been integral in our team’s efforts of conveying and shaping ideas for many important projects throughout California.
ANALICIA ESCOBAR-GOMEZ MPA
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Education:
Bachelor of Science, Landscape
Architecture, California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona
Masters of Public Administration,
California State University, San
Bernardino
Doctorate of Public
Administration, California Baptist
University (Pending Dissertation)
Ms. Analicia Escobar-Gomez is Community Works Design Group’s (CWDG) Director of Community Engagement and Senior Project Manager recently joining our firm from the public sector where she held a variety of positions for Riverside County including Senior Park Planner for the Riverside County Regional Park & Open-Space District. Analicia serves CWDG as a Senior Project Manager for projects ensuring the intent and vision of each project is brought to life through careful and thoughtful design. In addition, Analicia offers our clients effective Community Engagement campaigns with the unique perspective of having been a public sector employee for over a decade. Analicia designs to develop and enhance a sense of place for each city and agency we work with, utilizing her background in branding and identity building.
Working closely with several cities and municipalities inspired Analicia to complete her Masters in Public Administration and begin a career with the County of Riverside where she fulfilled multiple roles for various departments and ultimately spending over 4 years as Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District’s Senior Park Planner, completing and progressing over $15 million in Capital Improvement and trail projects and assisting in grant and legislative applications leading to millions of dollars in awards.
RESUMES
PROPOSAL FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT DESIGN SERVICES FOR:
NICKLAUS PARK & PALMER PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - CITY OF BEAUMONT DECEMBER 13, 2023
15 BRIAN ESPINOZA
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER
Drawing upon experience in positions within student government and a design-build landscaping company, Brian has developed a respected position as a landscape designer with CWDG. Brian is excited to continue his journey within landscape design and hopes to teach new generations about expression through art and making visions come to life.
Brian has always believed in design as a malleable medium to communicate, create connections within space, and strengthen relationships with ecology. At Cal Poly Pomona’s School of Environmental Design he learned that regardless of individual identity, Landscape Architecture and design assists in creating spaces for the betterment of our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. As a bilingual member of the team, Brian provides our Community Outreach team with the benefit of a Spanish speaker for developing surveys and assisting and the facilitation of workshops and meetings.
LUKE MORRIS
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER + NATIVE PLANT SPECIALIST
Mr. Luke Morris joined our team as a landscape designer and native plant expert. Our team leans on him to keep tabs on local nursery inventory so contractors are able to find what we design with ease. Luke works closely with all of our staff to provide support and lend expertise on plant selections into workable construction documents through construction inspections.
Luke also serves as our team’s recycling/composting specialist, working with various cities and public agencies to help them meet SB 1383 compliance and developing long term composting and recycling solutions. During his free time Luke enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors collecting native plant seeds.
Additionally, as an avid skateboarder, Luke is our in-house skate park design assistant, troubleshooting and developing fun and challenging transitions and elements for all skill levels.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Landscape
Architecture, California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona
Key Reference Projects:
• SB 1383 Implementation
Reports, Cities of Palm
Springs and Banning
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Landscape
Architecture, California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona
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PROPOSAL FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT DESIGN SERVICES FOR:
NICKLAUS PARK & PALMER PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - CITY OF BEAUMONT DECEMBER 13, 2023
17 FRISBIE PARK
The Community Works Design Group team is confident that we can provide San Bernardino County Special Districts with the high level of detail and attention in On-Call Landscape Architecture Services that we have provided to our numerous municipal clients throughout our firm’s 35+ years of experience in park and public landscape planning and landscape architecture. We work symbiotically with each member working towards their strength to deliver the best quality, constructible designs for our clients.
CWDG is at the tail-end of designing and construction several Proposition 68 funded municipal park projects.
We are primed and ready to serve a client like San Bernardino County Special Districts on a multi-year, multi- project contract. We have had tremendous success doing just this for clients like the City of Perris, County of Riverside, City of Cypress, and currently, the City of Ontario. From skate parks to dog parks our firm has designed it all. We aim to design each project with a unique identity and meaningful sense of place for each of the communities they serve.
In the past 5 years the CWDG has designed and/or overseen the construction of over 35 Park Renovation Projects and 10 New Parks Featuring:
PROJECT SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
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NICKLAUS PARK & PALMER PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - CITY OF BEAUMONT DECEMBER 13, 2023
18 The CWDG team served as the prime consultant for several park projects for the City of Rialto. Frisbie Park Expansion, was led by Scott Rice, who was directly assisted by Allison Rush. The Frisbie Park expansion was designed with direct input from City Maintenance staff, including materials selection and amenity arrangement to allow proper clearances for service equipment. CWDG conducted a complete analysis and renovation of all accessibility (ADA) aspects of existing park, led by CWDG’s in-house Certified Access Specialist (CASp). Our team seamlessly integrated new ballfields and amenities into the existing park while, protecting several existing heritage trees.
PROjECT SPECiFiC ExPERiENCE
FRISBIE PARK
EXPANSION & RENOVATION
CWDG INVOLVEMENT:
Community Outreach,
Conceptual Design,
3D Modeling,
Construction Drawings,
Construction Administration
CONTACT:
Ted Rigoni, PE
Engineering Manager
(recently retired)
[email protected]
2020
December
Completion:
16.7 acres
Project Size:
$18
mILLION
Project Cost:
CITY OF RIALTO
BEFORE AFTER
5 2 3
10 2
3 2
2021 American Public Works AssociationSouthern California Chapter B.E.S.T. Winner
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19 PROjECT SPECiFiC ExPERiENCE
FRISBIE PARK
EXPANSION & RENOVATION
AYALA PARK
5 23
10 2
3 2
2021 American Public Works AssociationSouthern California Chapter B.E.S.T. Winner
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20 FRISBIE PARK
CWDG served as the Park Planning Team’s Landscape Architect for the new Ayala Park. The team was led by Scott Rice, who was directly assisted by Allison Rush and Dan Burkhart. We worked directly with the Related Development Team and San Bernardino Special Districts to develop the 7 acre park. Complete with walking paths and exercise equipment, 3 play structures for tots all with rubberized play zones, zip line play feature, lighted basketball court with glass backboards, picnic shelters, small & large dog park, gazebo and a wide open turfed area for passive park use.
PROjECT SPECiFiC ExPERiENCE
AYALA PARK
NEW DEVELOPMENT
CWDG INVOLVEMENT:
Conceptual Design,
3D Modeling,
Construction Drawings,
Construction Administration
Completion:
7 acres
Project Size:
$1.5
mILLION
Project Cost:
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
SPECIAL DISTRICTS
2 P
CONTACT:
Glenn Jacklin
Division Manager
909-386-8822
2022
aUGUsT
2022 American Public Works AssociationSouthern California Chapter (APWA)American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and National Association of Counties (NACo) Awards for Project of the Year
CENTRAL PARKDOG PARK
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NICKLAUS PARK & PALMER PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - CITY OF BEAUMONT DECEMBER 13, 2023
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P
LExiNGTON PARK
CWDG served as prime consultant for the design and construction of the Goetz Park Expansion for the City of Perris. As prime consultant, our team oversaw, Geotechnical, Civil Engineering, MEP Engineering, Skate Park Consultants, and more. Our team was led by Scott Rice, who was directed assisted by Allison Rush, Dan Burkhart and Luke Morris.
The Phase II Exapansion at Goetz Park features a brand new shaded children’s playground, as well as a lovely walking path around the circumference of the park.
Goetz Park also features a baseball diamond, basketball court, and a brand new skate spot. This neighborhood park is perfect for family get-togethers and friendly competition.
PROjECT SPECiFiC ExPERiENCE
CENTRAL PARKDOG PARK
EXPANSION
CWDG INVOLVEMENT:
Community Outreach,
Conceptual Design,
3D Modeling,
Construction Drawings,
Construction Administration
CONTACT:
David F. Eoff IV
Senior Planner
(909) 774-4312
[email protected]
2023
sePTember
Completion:
4.4 acres
DeveLOPeD
Project Size:
$3.5
mILLION
Project Cost:
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
3 3
3
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NICKLAUS PARK & PALMER PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - CITY OF BEAUMONT DECEMBER 13, 2023
22 CWDG served as prime consultant for the design of Lexington Park which included soccer fields, a shaded plaza, pickleball courts and more. Our team was led by Scott Rice, who was directly assisted by Allison Rush, and Dan Burkhart. The CWDG team also assisted the City of Cypress with their Oak Knoll Park renovation project which included a new restroom and concession stand building, as well as addressing path of travel accessibility to the new amenities.
PROjECT SPECiFiC ExPERiENCE
LExiNGTON PARK
NEW DEVELOPMENT
CWDG INVOLVEMENT:
Community Outreach,
Conceptual Design,
3D Modeling,
Construction Drawings,
Construction Administration
CONTACT:
Nick Mangkalakiri, PE
City Engineer
[email protected]
2022
marcH
Completion:
9 acres
Project Size:
$13.2
mILLION
Project Cost:
CITY OF CYPRESS
2 3
6
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NICKLAUS PARK & PALMER PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - CITY OF BEAUMONT DECEMBER 13, 2023
23 CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA
RESTROOM/ CONCESSION BUILDING
www.PublicRestroomCompany.com
ARTIST IMPRESSION: 3D RENDERING ONLY FOR REPRESENTATION. COLORS AND MATERIALS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE COPYRIGHT 2017, PUBLIC RESTROOM COMPANY THIS MATERIAL IS THE EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF PUBLIC RESTROOM COMPANY AND SHALL NOT BE REPRODUCED, USED OR DISCLOSED TO OTHERS EXCEPT AS AUTHORIZED BY THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF PUBLIC RESTROOM COMPANY.
OAK KNOLL PARK
PROJECT REF#: 10430-3/6/2019-0
2587 BUSINESS PARKWAYMINDEN NEVADA 89423
P: 888-888-2060 F: 888-888-1448
FLOOR PLAN
SCALE: NOT TO SCALE
PROjECT SPECiFiC ExPERiENCE
LExiNGTON PARK &
OAK KNOLL PARK
GOETZ PARK
PROPOSAL FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT DESIGN SERVICES FOR:
NICKLAUS PARK & PALMER PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - CITY OF BEAUMONT DECEMBER 13, 2023
24 CWDG served as prime consultant for the design and construction of the Goetz Park Expansion for the City of Perris. As prime consultant, our team oversaw, Geotechnical, Civil Engineering, MEP Engineering and more. Our team was led by Scott Rice, who served as our in-house skate park designer and was directed assisted by Allison Rush, Dan Burkhart and Luke Morris.
The Phase II Exapansion at Goetz Park features a brand new shaded children’s playground, as well as a lovely walking path around the circumference of the park. Goetz Park also features baseball diamond, basketball court, and a brand new skate spot.
This neighborhood park is perfect for family get-togethers and friendly competition.
PROjECT SPECiFiC ExPERiENCE
GOETZ PARK
EXPANSION
CWDG INVOLVEMENT:
Community Outreach,
Conceptual Design,
3D Modeling,
Construction Drawings,
Construction Administration
CONTACT:
Sabrina Chavez
Director of Community Services
(951) 435-7220 ext. 278
[email protected]
2020
sePTember
Completion:
4 acres
DeveLOPeD
Project Size:
$2
mILLION
Project Cost:
CITY OF PERRIS
2 59
1 2
2 8
1 5
1 12 1
2020CA Parks & Recreation Society Excellence in Park Planning Winner
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25 REFERENCES
Client:
CWDG served as prime consultant for various park design and renovation projects throughout the District. CWDG also has provided all Landscape Plan Check and Inspection Services for the District continuously since 2015.
JURUPA AREA RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT (JARPD)
Services rendered:
Colby Diuguid, General Manager
(951) 361-2090 | [email protected]
Contact:
CWDG served as prime consultant for master planning, assisted in public outreach for grant submittal preparation, and provided construction document preparation, bid support and construction administration for several park and trail projects. the most recent including Foss Field, Paragon Skate Park, Perris Green City Farm, Foss Field, and the award-winning Enchanted Hills, Goetz, and Mercado Parks.
CITY OF PERRIS
Services rendered:
Client:
Sabrina Chavez
Director of Community Services
(951) 435-7220 ext. 278
[email protected]
Contact:
Client:
CWDG served as prime consultant for the design of Lexington Park which included soccer fields, a shaded plaza, pickleball courts and more. CWDG also served as the prime consultant for the Oak Knoll Park Restroom/Concession Replacement projects.
CITY OF CYPRESS
Services rendered:
Nick Mangkalakiri, PE
City Engineer
[email protected]
Contact:
Client:
CWDG served as the Park Planning Team’s Landscape Architect for the new Ayala Park. The team was led by Scott Rice, who was directly assisted by Allison Rush and Dan Burkhart. We worked directly with the Related Development Team and San Bernardino Special Districts to develop the 7 acre park.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Services rendered:
Glenn Jacklin
Division Manager
909-386-8822
Contact: