February 13, 2023Michael SchneiderSTREETS FOR ALLRe: The Ballona Creek Bike Path - Phase II Feasibility StudyDear Michael:Thank you for inviting SWA to propose on this opportunity to continue our collaboration efforts to bring to fruition Phase II of the Ballona Creek Bike Path. I. Project DescriptionPhase I of the Ballona Creek Bike Path, completed decades ago, starts at Syd Kronenthal Park in east Culver City and extends approximately seven (7) miles south and connects to the Marvin Braude Bike Path (Beach Bike Path) in Marina Del Rey, which further extends south to Redondo Beach. Phase II of the Ballona Creek path (the project), proposes to extend the Bike path approximately 2.3 miles North, from the Syd Kronenthaler Park to the intersection of Cochran Avenue and Venice Boulevard, which is located at the end of the creek.The Ballona Creek Bike Path -Phase II feasibility study (feasibility study) will consist of examining design challenges, right of way jurisdiction, utility conflicts, permitting requirements, environmental constraints, as well as alignment and cost alternatives. The completed feasibility study will consist of a comprehensive report which contains an executive summary, graphics as well as the completed compilation of all the studies and analyses completed.SWA, along with our highly qualified team of consultants will be providing the project services from initial coordination thorough the completion of the Feasibility Study report deliverable. We will be engaging KPFF Engineering, ALTA Planning, P2S Engineering and Cumming Cost Estimators.The Feasibility report focus and scope of work is further defined in the attached 'Exhibit A' which includes a preferred route and two potential alternative routes. It is SWA's understanding that along these routes as described, potential opportunities and additional constraints may require further refinement during the development of the study.This Agreement is by and between SWA Group ("SWA"), a California corporation, and Streets for All ("Client"), CA.II. SCOPE OF SERVICESSWA team to provide:A. Planning, urban design and landscape architecture services:1. Project management and coordination with Streets for all and Stakeholders
2. Site assessment and analysis of alignment constraints, open space opportunities, placemaking potential, sustainability and health/wellness studies and diagrams 3. Overall master illustrative plan and enlargements of key areas (nodes, crossings, entrances and Interchanges etc.) 4. Illustrative cross sections and perspective renderings to portray design intent and look and feel for the overall pathway and key areas of interest 5. Coordination of the consultant team assessments, deliverables and estimates into a complete cohesive report deliverable 6. Presentations to client, various community and business stakeholders, public agencies and city councils B. Civil Engineering: 1. Existing conditions analysis/survey to include sanitary sewer, water, storm drain and dry utilities (electric, gas and communications). 2. Research of publicly available right-of-way maps, assessor maps, parcels data and existing easement documents 3. Gathering of permitting requirements for the multiple project jurisdictions. C. Bicycle path code compliance, striping and signage: 1. Traffic Stress, Collision, Equity and Active Trip analysis 2. Multi-use Crossing analysis and criteria development 3. Conceptual striping and wayfinding recommendations. D. Electrical Engineering: 1. Site analysis of existing conditions, estimation of power requirements and photometric analysis for lighting along the proposed pathways 2. Enlarged conceptual lighting plans to include luminaire and pedestal locations along with optimum security camera locations (solar lighting to be considered where power is not available) E. Cost Estimating: 1. Preparation of a cost estimation report for the preferred route and alternative routes as defined F. Additional Studies to include: 1. Disadvantaged Community Vicinity (CalEnviroscreen 2.0) 2. Vehicle Miles Travel Reduction (VMT) 3. Traffic modeling
4. Stormwater management / capture / treatment 5. Economic / cost benefit 6. Commercial and job centers / linkage / active commuting 7. Job Creation 8. Greenhouse Gas Reduction (GHG) 9. Outdoor recreation economic activity 10. Public Transit proximity and linkages 11. Art culture and community asset linkages 12. Safe routes to school linkages 13. Open space and park proximity 14. Usage projection III. PROCEDURE / TIMELINE A. Kick-off and Site analysis - 4 weeks B. Initial feasibility development - 6 weeks C. Initial feasibility presentation and reviews - 1 week D. Refinement and Conceptual Designs - 6 weeks E. Conceptual Design presentation - 1 week F. Refinement and Cost estimate - 4 weeks Final Deliverable review and approval - 2 weeksTotal weeks expected per above schedule: 24 weeks (6 months) IV. APPROVAL Michael Schneider has been designated as the person responsible for direction to SWA for this project and has the authority for approval. In the event that the design, as approved by Michael Schneider is rejected by others, and additional work is required, such services shall be compensated as Additional Services. All Additional Services shall be pre-approved and a proposal is required for approval. No additional service shall be commenced without written authorization from the Agency. V. MEETINGS AND SITE VISITS This proposal includes Professional Service time for up to 8 meetings or site visits for coordination with Client, agencies, consultants or Stakeholders. BI-weekly meetings virtual (zoom) meetings with Client for progress review are included in addition to site or in-person meetings.
Additional meetings shall be billed as Additional Services.VI. PROJECT ASSUMPTIONSThe following Items and statements incorporate several of the understandings regarding the requested scope of work as has been either presented to SWA and it's consultant teams via email or direct discussion with Michael Schneider. A. Feasibility study scope of work Is depicted on the attached 'Exhibit A'.B. All studies and recommendations provided for incorporation into the feasibility will not require approval by public agencies. C. Final deliverable is intended to be provided in 8x11 or 11x17 booklet format, large format drawings and/or plans are not expected to be provided (other than those that may be utilized at meetings to illustrate conceptual design).VII. EXCLUSIONS TO SCOPE OF SERVICESItems not specifically identified in the scope of services sections of this proposal are excluded from this work effort and if requested by the Client shall be considered Additional Services. A. Full site topography and boundary surveys.B. Legal descriptions of property.C. Soils testing and/or engineering.D. Existing or future utility capacity studies and analysis.E. Overhead aerial photographs at controlled scale.F. Engineering other than that provided within the Scope of Services.G. Grant writing. VIII. FEES AND TERMSServices described above shall be provided for the fixed sum of $430,000 (inclusive of base fees and expenses)We would be pleased to answer questions you may have or to clarify the various points above. If this proposal meets with your approval, please sign below and return one copy for our files.Sincerely yours,SWA GROUP
Gerdo AquinoContracting Agent Landscape Architect, CA License #4996 Landscape Architects are licensed by the State of California. Accepted: Michael Schneider, Streets for All Signed: ________________________________________________ Name: ________________________________________________ Title: ________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________ Date: ________________________________________________ Proposal copyright ©2023 by SWA Group. No portion of this proposal may be copied or distributed to without the written permission of SWA Group.
Ballona Creek Bike Path - Phase II Feasibility StudyClient: Streets for All Design team: SWA, ALTA, KPFF, P2S, CummingSite Assessments Studies includedopen space opportunities equity analysis placemaking potential disadvantaged community vicinity (CalEnviroScreen 2.0)survey and base map traffic stress analysisright of way , easements assessor and parcel maps collision analysis (public safety benefits)wet and dry utilities active trip analysispower requirements / photometrics vehicle miles traveled reduction (VMT)pathway alignment sustainability elementsstorm water management crossing criteria and treatmentsmulti-use crossings traffic modelingpermitting requirements health and wellnessstormwater capture / treatmentDeliverableseconomic / cost benefit (assessments / studies - text and graphic / diagrams) commercial and job centers / linkage / active communting Overall illustrative master planjob creationEnlargements of key areas outdoor recreation economic activityIllustrative cross sections greenhouse gas reduction (GHG)Perspective renderings public health benfitsLighting Plan (luminare and pedestal locations) public transit proximity and linkagesStriping and Wayfinding Plan arts culture and community asset linkagesCost Estimate safe routes to school linkagesopen space and park proximityPresentationsusage projectionClientPublic AgenciesCity Council(s)Community Business stakeholders