Re: Heritage Park Renovation Project FP24502
To: David G Liu, PE
MUNICIPAL PARKS EXPERTISE
After having thoroughly reviewed your RFP and walking the project site, we feel that the BOA Design Team is a very “good fit” for your Heritage Park Renovation project. As the prime-consultant BOA is a 7-person architectural firm with a competitive advantage in municipal architectural projects including: renovation/addition; interior improvements, façade improvements, building systems modernization, roof repair/replacement, and ADA compliance projects. Our “sweet spot” are architectural renovation construction projects in the $60,000 to $6,000,000 range. In continuous business for over 60 years, BOA has completed architectural design services for over 2000 public works projects for over 80 local cities and public entities. Of particular interest to you is that we have completed over 500 Public Park facilities architectural renovation projects for numerous municipalities and counties. Joining BOA on our Design Team is renown Public Park designer, David Volz Design (DVD), Landscape Architects. DVD has designed over 1000 public parks projects. BOA & DVD recently completed or in the design phase, the design for 5 municipal park renovation projects at South Gate Hollydale Park, Gardena Mas Fukai Park, Glendale Fremont Park, Glendale Verdugo Park, Glendale Glorietta Park, and LA Mirada Behringer Park. We are confident we can compete favorably with just about any other firm on these types of municipal Park (site amenities and building) renovation projects. Our staff expertise and production systems are geared toward these types of modernization and often “messy” renovation projects.
Aug 10, 2023
COVER LETTER
ADA COMPLIANCE EXPERTISE
During the 7-18-23 Pre-Proposal Meeting it was mentioned that ADA Compliance was most important to your project. In response, since the 1991 enactment of the American Disabilities Act (ADA), BOA has been at the architectural forefront in the modification of existing facilities to comply with the ADA. Totaling over 800 public facilities, BOA has arguably designed more architectural projects for the sole purpose of ADA Compliance, than ANY other architectural firm in Southern California. BOA has in-house, CASp-certified, expertise and an abundance of past ADA compliance experience. BOA has been under contract to retrofit Government-owned facilities for ADA Compliance for the following governmental agencies:
• San Bernardino County (35 Projects)
• State of California, Dept. of Motor Vehicle (7 Design & construction projects and ADA transition plan for 32
facilities)
• State of California, Dept. of Mental Health (24 Facilities and 600,000 S.F.)
• City of Long Beach (80 Projects)
• City of Hawthorne (20 Projects)
• City of Irvine (10 Projects)
• City of Placentia (12 Projects)
• U.S. Postal Service (20 Projects for the LA Region)
• City of Santa Maria (56 Facilities)
• Cerritos College (35 Facilities)
• East L.A. College (40 Facilities)
Along with ADA Compliance architectural design expertise, BOA has also provided Access Compliance Plan Review services for the Cities of Placentia and Pasadena and the Los Angeles Basin Regional Office of the Division of the State Architect. Our role was to ensure that construction drawings and specifications comply with accessibility standards based on the California Building Code, the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines, and DSA’s Accessibility Plan Review Guidelines.
BOA Has an establish and proven approach to ADA Compliance. We have developed ADA checklists to quickly identify barriers to the Disabled. We have in-house staff with an over abundance of ADA Compliance project experience. We have very accurate ADA Compliance cost estimating. BOA also has an in-house Quality Control program to ensure project thoroughness. We will use our ADA Compliance expertise to your benefit and to not only resolve Heritage Park’s noncompliance issues but also creatively and esthetically enhance your facilities. BOA will be evaluating situations where architectural changes in your existing buildings may not be feasible or desirable. In that case, some other reasonable accommodations need to be made. For example, at the Community Center, one would probably not be required to lower all non-compliant countertops for wheelchair access. To save on construction costs, we would recommend modifying only the sink cabinet for ADA compliance. The ADA allows equivalent facilitation where only a portion of the countertop needs to be accessible. Another example is at an existing facility, a new hi-low accessible drinking fountain will probably not be required if an existing accessible drinking fountain was located relatively close by. In this case, a directional sign to the accessible drinking fountains will be all that will be required.
Edward Lok Ng, Architect/ LEED AP
BOA ARCHITECTURE
BOA Architecture’s mission statement is to be a recognized leader in architecture and to consistently exceed the expectations of our clients, employees and design partners. We thank you for your time and consideration.
BOA FIRM PROFILE
Year Established: 1961
Years In Business: 62 years of continuous operation
Current Number of Personnel: 7
Structure of Organization: S CORPORATION Stockholder: Edward Lok Ng Current Annual Dollar Volume of Work: $1,500,000
Level of Professional Liability Insurance: $2,000.000 Professional Liability, $2,000,000 General Liability Federal Tax ID: 95-2632309 State I.D. #153-7551-2 California Corporation #D055-4236 LEGAL NAME AND ADDRESS OF FIRM:
Black, O’Dowd and Associates, Inc.
dba BOA Architecture
1511 Cota Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90813
Phone: (562) 912-7900
E-Mail: [email protected]
SERVICES PROVIDED BY FIRM:
Architecture
Interior Design
ADA Compliance Consultant
YEAR FIRM ESTABLISHED:
BOA was originally established in 1961 under the name of Black, O’dowd and Associates.
PRINCIPAL CONTACT:
Edward Lok Ng, Architect, LEED AP #C16840
Employed since 1982, Principal since 1996, License CA
ADA/ CASp:
Leo Arteaga, CASp #55
Employee Since 1998
City of Cypress (2018-Current)
5275 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
City Bellflower (2016-2020)
16600 Civic Center Dr.
Bellflower, CA 90706
City of Placentia (2018-Current)
401 E. Chapman Ave. Placentia, CA 92870
Bernie Iniguez
(re: Thompson Park Community Ctr. and Aquatic Ctr. Renovation) [email protected]
(562) 804-1424
Luis Estevez, Acting Deputy City Administrator
(re: Backs Community Center and Historic old city hall renovation) [email protected]
(714) 993-8120
Nick Mangkarakiri
(re. Senior Ctr. and Community Center renovation)
[email protected]
(714) 229-6729
City of Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Dr
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Tom Sandefur, P.E.
(re: Cliff Dr. Clubhouse Teen Ctr. and 8 beach restrooms) (949) 644-3321
[email protected]
REFERENCES
City of Gardena
1917 W. 162nd St.
Gardena CA 90247
Kevin Kwak, P.E. assist Public Works Director
(re: Mas Fukai Parks renovation & new Community Center) (310) 217-9643
[email protected]
A. PROJECT TEAM
Organization chart
Sub-Consultant
Pacific Engineering
Structural Engineers
Sub-Consultant
Engineering Design Analysis, Inc.
Mech, Elect, Plumbing Engineers
Sub-Consultant
David Volz Design (DVD)
Landscape Architect
Our In-House staff resumes are attached in the Appendix. Please note that BOA Architecture, as the prime-consultant, will be responsible for all aspects of your project, including architect and engineering. BOA staff, Edward Lok Ng, Architect, will be the project manager overseeing your entire project, and have day-to-day communication with you. Leo Arteaga, CASp, will lead the ADA compliance assessment and design, and be responsible for the Quality Control of the entire Construction Documents.
Kyle Ng, Interior Designer, will design the building additions and select all the interior finishes. Our sub-consultants that are listed above are all State of California licensed professionals in their respective disciplines, and have teamed with BOA on numerous other municipal projects for over 20-years. Note that only our major sub-consultant’s qualifications are attached in the Appendix, our minor consultants qualifications are available upon request.
Mechanical Engineer: Engineering- Design-Analysis 10231 Slater Ave., Suite 203, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Kevin Friedman, P.E. CA State License# 27267- holds a BSME from Purdue University. Mr. Friedman has over 30 years’ experience in facilities planning and design, interiors design, special building systems planning and design, laboratory design, controls, energy conservation, and computerized building modeling and simulation for commercial and public works projects. EDA has worked with BOA on over 500 building renovation projects for over 20 years.
Structural Engineer: Pacific Engineering, 17703 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA 90504 17703 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA 90504; Victor Chaiprasert CA State License #C36235 - Mr. Chaiprasert is a registered structural engineer in the State of California with over 30 years of experience in steel, timber, masonry and reinforced concrete construction of all types of structures. BOA has worked with Pacific Engineering for over 20 years.
Landscape Architect: DVD Landscape Architect, 151 Kalmus Dr., Suite M8, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 In continuous business for nearly 30 years, David Volz Design (DVD) has teamed with BOA on numerous public park renovation projects.
DVD has a long resume of outstanding park refurbishment projects. DVD has provided complete makeovers for community facilities creating new recreation offerings, providing up-to-date access opportunities, and updating the viability of existing park infrastructure. DVD is currently working on large park refurbishment projects in Santa Ana, Yorba Linda, Baldwin Park, L.A. City and Costa Mesa. Primrose Park in Temple City, a Proposition 68-funded project, was opened to much fanfare in February of this year. DVD just completed a 5-year multi-million-dollar update of South Gate’s 100-acre community park, and recently Orangewood Park in West Covina was completely rebuilt into a stellar community facility. We have designed a fourteen-million-dollar makeover for Fremont Park with BOA, Glendale’s oldest park, this project will be under construction by the fall. We have also partnered with BOA on the Mas Fukai Park renovation project for the City of Gardena.
DVD is well prepared to work with BOA and your staff to implement a comprehensive refurbishment plan that will provide updated recreational opportunities, sustainable improvements, and maintenance upgrades that will enhance Heritage Park’s value to the Diamond Bar community.
We will use the concept plan and approved program as a guide to provide the improvements the community has identified as important in reimagining this park. DVD’s park planners are adept at developing construction documents that ensure high-quality construction with minimal change orders on refurbishment projects. Our team is ready to move forward to finalize design development documents and provide engineering for this exciting refurbishment project. We already have taken your background information and developed exciting ideas for your new park facilities. DVD’s qualifications and resumes of its highly qualified staff are attached in the Appendix.
Sub-Consultant
DMS Consultants, Inc.
Civil Engineers
CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
BOA Architecture
Edward Lok Ng
Architect, LEED AP
Overall Project Manager for Entire Project
BOA Architecture
Leonardo Arteaga
Quality Control, Overall Project
ADA Compliance, CASp Certified
BOA Architecture
Kyle Ng
Director of Interior Designer,
Production Designer
Having walked the project site with you and our landscape architect, DVD, reviewed the Heritage Park Master Plan Drawing, and thoroughly reviewed your RFP and Addendum. We feel that BOA and its design team understand not only the scope of the project but also its design solutions to all the issues/and improvements that you have stated.
The following is our understanding of your project.
PHASE 1
1. We will renovate and improve the entire existing Community Center building, replace all the interior finishes; new flooring, new paint, new ceiling tiles, LED light fixtures replacement with programmable lighting control, HVAC equipment replacement with climate control, and replace the glass block openings with windows.
2. We will work with our AV (Audio Visual) consultant to provide internet in every room, and projectors and/or large-screen TV and speakers in the big community room. We will also work with our acoustical engineer to greatly improve the acoustics in the big rooms in coordination with the AV equipment. The goal will be to create an enhanced experience for patrons of the Community Center, especially for large gatherings and rental events.
3. You mentioned that the existing building has a problem with rainwater running down the exterior side walls with moisture wicking into the CMU, causing efflorescent stains. We propose a series of 2’ wide “overhangs” installed near the roof edge flashing to direct rainwater further out and away from the building. The “overhangs” will be designed in such a way as to enhance the aesthetics of the building and not be an “after thought” or an eye sore. At the same time, it will prevent effluorescents, and protect windows and doors from water intrusion.
4. We will design a covered roof patio structure to the East of the community building, just outside of the big Community room. This new outdoor structure will be designed to be compatible with, and enhance the existing architecture, and allow the indoor functions to be expandable to the outdoor, therefore providing greater park programming flexibility and rental opportunities. This patio structure could be designed in such a way as to combine and integrate with the nearby picnic area for larger outdoor functions.
5. In the Master Plan Drawing, you have chosen to convert the existing restrooms to storage, then as a replacement for the restrooms, build an addition to the North, with restrooms and a warming kitchen. We feel that the new kitchen will be a good idea, however, the new restrooms, to the North, will need to be re-evaluated with cost implications.
Restrooms are generally the most expensive per-square feet cost in the entire Community Center building. We feel it will be much more cost-effective to remodel the existing interior restrooms at $600 per s.f. then to build new restrooms at $1,200 per s.f. During the Schematic Design phase, we will propose several floor plan options, with construction cost analysis, for you to choose the one that best fits your needs, and budget.
6. In the Master Plan Drawing, you have chosen to demolish the existing remote restroom building to the South and then, build a new restroom building addition in about the same location, that will be attached to the South side of the Community Center building. We feel that the new restroom addition needs to be re-evaluated with cost implications. As mentioned previously, restrooms are generally the most expensive cost-per-square foot cost in the entire Community Center. We feel it will be much more cost-effective to remodel the existing South remote restrooms at $600 per s.f. than it is to build a new restroom addition at $1200 per s.f. As a side note, when public park restrooms are built connected to a Community Center, because of the greater use and abuse, and vandalism, the public restrooms drag down the overall aesthetic of the entire Community Center building. Because of the greater maintenance, overall aesthetics, and life-cycle cost, it is more cost effect for the public restrooms to be a stand-alone structure, and remote from the Community Center building. During the Schematic Design Phase, we will propose several floor plan options with construction cost analysis for you to choose the one that best fits your needs and budget.
7. At the pre-proposal meeting, you mentioned that ADA compliance was most important for this project. As stated in our cover letter, BOA has in-house, CASp Certified, ADA Compliance expertise. BOA has designed over 800 public facilities for the sole purpose of ADA compliance, 400 of these are parks& recreation facilities. In response, BOA will spearhead the ADA assessment for the building(s), grounds, and park amenities, and provide ADA-compliant design solutions that will not only satisfy the building code, but will be esthetically pleasing, safe, and promote access to the entire park. We will work with our sub-consultants, especially DVD on the design of the site work, to create interior and exterior space that will be “barrier-free”. The Design Teams will work very hard to create walkways and path-of-travel pathways that will be 5% max slope, and free of ugly handrails. We will strive to make all picnic areas accessible, not just a few. Our ADA compliance goals are ambitions, but we trust in our wealth of past experience, and we are up to the challenge
C. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
PHASE 2
The Diamond Bar Heritage Park Renovation Project (FP 24502) will be a great update and rejuvenation of this well-used park. David Volz Design as a member of the BOA team will spearhead landscape architectural design services for the park renovation, specifically the Phase 2 improvements: Update the playground, tot lot, picnic area, and basketball court. The area of focus for landscape architectural services will generally be the north half of the park, excluding the building and parking area. Phase 2 construction is estimated to entail 2 million dollars worth of improvements.
The DVD designs will be based on BOA base maps/topographic surveys. Electrical engineering i.e., site lighting, electrical connections, cameras, and the like, will be provided by BOA. The general path of travel, ADA accommodations, will be based upon BOA guidance. Structural engineering and utilities design, if needed, will be provided by BOA.
DVD will provide initial, preliminary layout plans for the playlot, picnic, and basketball court area refurbishment. Plans will be submitted at 60%, 85%, and final plans to BOA electronically for inclusion in the architectural plan set for submissions to the city. Technical specifications and construction cost opinions for the landscape architectural improvements will also be provided by DVD to BOA.
PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS
The new play lot will be the centerpiece of the park site renovation program. DVD’s creative park designers are looking forward to the opportunity and challenge of making Heritage Park into a great Diamond Bar icon. We know that through careful and considered design and detailing, we can create a wonderful, memorable park. Our park designers will draw upon this site’s history and context. The same design team who provided the detailing and themes for the Diamond Bar Boulevard and Grand Street improvements will work to provide a solid theme and memorable sense of place at this Heritage Park site.
The new, accessible picnic space will be designed to integrate with the existing sycamore grove. and integrate with the nearby new proposed patio shade structure to be built East of the Community Center building and just outside of the large Community Room. A new community center patio (which will be designed by both BOA & DVD), a walkway system, and perhaps a new multipurpose venue to reinvigorate the basketball court area will be put forward for the city’s consideration.
Our team will utilize DVD’s proprietary GIS mapping and site data collecting tools to identify and define the existing site features, including trees, walkways and building tie-ins, and other site elements. We will work with the Team’s civil engineers to develop a unique and inviting space for the identified site improvement program.
Our design for the Phase 2 site improvements will include an exciting play lot and surrounding environment that will be fun and accommodating for all park users. Space will be provided for day camps, classes, tai-chi, family gatherings, and passive and active recreational pursuits. Site-wide pedestrian circulation will be considered, accessible tables and benches included, and pleasant evening-use lighting enhancements will be proposed. The play lot will have a Diamond Bar theme, include swing sets and slides, and not include any sand.
New site grading will address stormwater runoff, best practices will be considered in capture, reuse, or infiltration. Our designers have turned stormwater facilities into aesthetic assets and educational features in several of our recent park designs.
The entire Phase 2 site will be relandscaped with new irrigation and each space will be accessible and inviting for all the visitors that frequent this park.
Once the new community center is designed, the DVD landscape architects will work with BOA to beautify the outside adjacencies and to provide accessible walkways to the building entryways and out to the park walkway system. The entire northern area of Heritage Park will become a beautiful, rejuvenated facility for your community.
To confirm our understand of your project, we have provided a list of Construction Documents Drawings that will be prepared by the Design Team. See the next page.
LIST OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT DRAWINGS
SHT DESCRIPTION PLAN NO.
1 TITLE SHEET T-1
CIVIL ENGINEERING
2 DEMOLITION PLAN D1.1
3 GRADING NOTES DETAILS AND SECTIONS G1.1
4-6 GRADING PLAN G1.2 TO G1.4
7-9 EROSION CONTROL PLAN G1.5 TO G1.7
ACCESSIBILITY
10 SITE ACCESSIBILITY PLAN AC.1
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
11 CALGREEN VERIFICATION GUILDLINES MANDATORY CHECKLIST CG.1 12 HORIZONTAL CONTROL PLAN HC.1
13 CONSTRUCTION PLAN LC.1
14-20 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS CD.1 TO CD.7
21 LANDSCAPE WALLS AND COLUMNS STRUCTURAL DETAILS LS-1
22 IRRIGATION PLAN LI.1
23-25 IRRIGATION DETAILS LI.2 TO LI.4
26 PLANTING PLAN LP.1
27 PLANTING DETAILS LP.2
ARCHITECTURE
28 ARCHITECTURAL COVER SHEET (SHEET INDEX) CRV
29 ARCHITECTURAL NOTES, ACCESSIBILITY NOTES A1.0
30 DEMOLITION PLAN A1.1
31 FLOOR PLAN A2.0
32 ROOF PLAN A2.1
33 CEILING PLAN AND DETAILS A2.11
34 FLOORING PLAN AND DETAILS A2.12
35 SCHEDULES A2.2
36 ARCH. FINISH SCHEDULE, SIGNAGE, FIRE, NOTES A2.3
37-38 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS A3.0 TO A3.1
39-40 BUILDING SECTIONS A4.0 TO A4.1
41-42 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS A5.0 TO A5.1
43-46 ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS A6.0 TO A6.3
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
47 GENERAL NOTES SN-1
48 SPECIAL INSPECTION & STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION SN-2
49 TYPICAL CONCRETE DETAILS ST-1
50 TYPICAL C.M.U. DETAILS ST-1.2
51 TYPICAL WOOD DETAILS ST-2
52 FOUNDATION PLAN S-1
53 FRAMING PLAN S-2
54 BUILDING SECTIONS S-3
55-57 STRUCTURAL DETAILS SD-1 TO SD-3
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
58-59 HVAC T24 COMPLIANCE M01 TO M02
60 HVAC LEGEND, GEN. NOTES AND SCHEDULE M-1.0
61 HVAC PLAN M-2.1
62 HVAC DETAILS M-3.0
PLUMBING ENGINEERING
63 PLUMBING LEGEND, SCHEDULES AND NOTES P-1.0
64 PLUMBING RESTROOM D.W.V. PLANS P-2.1
65 PLUMBING RESTROOM WATER SUPPLY PLANS P-2.2
66 PLUBMING RISERS AND DETAILS P-3.0
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
67 ELECTRICAL LEGENS & NOTES E-0.1
68 LUMINARIES SCHEDULE E-0.2
69 TITLE 24 DOCUMENTS E-0.3
70 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN E-1.1
71 SITE PHOTOMETRIC PLAN E-1.2
72 ELECTRICAL FLOOR PLAN E-2.1
73 PUBLIC RESTROOM PLAN E-3.1
74 ELECTRICAL DETAILS E-4.1
75 ELECTRICAL DETAILS CONT. E-4.2
The Time Schedule for the City of Diamond Bar, Design Services for the Heritage Park Renovation Project is as follows. Our goal is to complete 85% Construction Documents for submittal the City Building-Safety-Dept. by the end of Jan 2024:
Submit 30% Schematic Design, floor plan options,
site plan options.
Submit 60% Construction Documents
NTP, start Sept. 1, 2023
Project Kickoff Meeting, Site Investigation Verify
Field Measurments. Land survey, soils report, ADA
Compliance Assessment
Milestone
1 0
Months
1 Client Review 0.5
Client Review 0.5
Submit 100% Construction Documents and procure
all City Building and Safety
approvals and submit 100%
1.0 Total Design Time: 9 Months from Project
Kick-off Meeting
SCHEDULE
Submit 85% Construction Documents to the City
Building-Safety Dept. by end of Jan. 2024
1 Client Review and City Plan Check
comments
3.0 E. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
Due to page limit restrictions, The Fee estimate and man-hour for the proposed scope of work can be found along with the Fee Schedule. That can be found in the Appendices Section of the RFP response.
F. FEE SCHEDULE
Due to page limit restrictions, The Fee Schedule can be found in the Appendices Section of the RFP response.
D. PROJECT SCHEDULE
Submit 100% Schematic Design 0.5
Client Review 0.5
g. insurance
Insurance will be provided upon awarded contract.
DDavidVDVolz Design
Landscape Architects and Park Planners
714.641.1300 760.580.5165 669.444.0461
August 10, 2022
RE: HERITAGE PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Heritage Park is in need of a makeover! David Volz Design team has a long resume of outstanding park refurbishment projects. DVD has provided complete makeovers for community facilities creating new recreation offerings, providing up-to-date access opportunities, and updating the viability of existing park infrastructure. We are currently working on large park refurbishment projects in Gardena (Mas Fukai Park) Santa Ana, Yorba Linda, Baldwin Park, L.A. City and Costa Mesa. Primrose Park in Temple City, a Proposition 68-funded project, was opened to much fanfare in February of this year. DVD just completed a 5 year multi-million dollar update of South Gate’s 100-acre community park, and recently Orangewood Park in West Covina was completely rebuilt into a stellar community facility. We have designed a fourteenmillion-dollar makeover for Fremont Park, Glendale’s oldest park, this project will be under construction by the fall. Please note that DVD has teamed up with BOA Architecture on many of these park renovation projects.
DVD is well prepared to work with BOA and with you and your staff to implement a comprehensive refurbishment plan that will provide updated recreational opportunities, sustainable improvements, and maintenance upgrades that will enhance Heritage Park’s value to the Diamond Bar community. We will use the concept plan and approved program as a guide to provide the improvements the community has identified as important in reimagining this park. DVD’s park planners are adept at developing construction documents that ensure high-quality construction with minimal change orders on refurbishment projects.
Our team is ready to move forward to finalize design development documents and provide engineering for this exciting refurbishment project. We already have taken your background information and developed exciting ideas for your new park facilities.
The DVD team envisions a multi-use facility servicing multi-generational patrons across all of Diamond Bar. Also, the play lot will be reimagined, DVD has designed award-winning play areas, that have included sensory and tactile play components, and great memorable themed play lots. We will design an awesome play space that will be the heart of Heritage Park.
We have identified in this proposal several recent and ongoing projects for your consideration. While reviewing our park design experience, please consider the unique and proven benefits of David Volz Design.
EXPERIENCE ON SIMILAR PROJECTS – DVD has been commissioned to lead the design development for hundreds of public park renovation projects. This work has resulted in accolades from community groups and design awards. Our recent public projects with a similar program and of similar size to Heritage Park include Mas Fukai Park in Gardena, Barnes Park in Baldwin Park, Fremont Park for Glendale. Both of these Municipal Park renovation project was do in partnership with BOA Architecture.
El Cariso Park for LA County, Santiago Park in Santa Ana, Vista Sports Park in Vista, and sport field venues at three Orange Unified High Schools. Stanton recently opened the award-winning DVD designed 11.5-acre Stanton Central Park, an award-winning park that was a featured stop on the 2020 CPRS Park Operations Tour.
www.dvolzdesign.com
151 Kalmus Drive, Suite M8
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
78060 Calle Estado
La Quinta, CA 92253
111 North Market Street, Suite 300
San Jose, CA 95113
DDavidVDVolz Design
Landscape Architects and Park Planners
714.641.1300 760.580.5165 669.444.0461
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE DESIGN TEAM – I, David Volz, will lead the design development process.
My firm has specialized in the delivery of public projects including dozens of CPRS and APWA Award-winning parks. Mr. Gary Vasquez, DVD’s Director of Design, will provide the creative flair that makes DVD’s parks special places for sports, play, and recreation. Together, we will lead a team of landscape architects who are dedicated to public landscape design and who have extensive park planning experience. Our architect and civil engineer, BOA and DMS, are integral partners for our team. We have a long history of working together with an extensive background in the delivery of important public park projects.
RESPONSE TO THE PROJECT CHALLENGES – The design expertise required for this refurbishment at Heritage Park is matched by DVD’s offerings in this proposal. Our team has carefully reviewed the park site, identified development opportunities and provided, in this proposal, a proven strategy for developing an inspired design development plan for this park’s revitalization. Park planning is our passion and we will provide outstanding service on this important commission.
David Volz Design has a very creative park planning team. Our firm has designed hundreds of community parks and public landscapes. Our desire to be Diamond Bar’s design partner for the development of this refurbishment program will be evidenced in our energy and enthusiasm every step of the way. My firm and I look forward to working with you and your staff on this exciting and important park project.
Very truly yours,
DAVID VOLZ DESIGN
David J. Volz, R.L.A. # 2375
LEED Accredited Professional, QSD/QSP
www.dvolzdesign.com
151 Kalmus Drive, Suite M8
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
78060 Calle Estado
La Quinta, CA 92253
111 North Market Street, Suite 300
San Jose, CA 95113
HERITAGE PARK IMPRO V E M E N TS, CIT Y OF DIAMOND
WORK PLAN
DVD
14 Heritage Park, is a great park for your city. It will be rebuilt into a premiere recreation venue. The recreation building, ball fields, courts, and green space will be renovated under this new project to better suit the community’s needs. Our design team has some great ideas for finalizing the design for a complete park renovation with exciting new and updated offerings!
The DVD team will work with B O A a n d w i t h city staff to develop a creative and engaging design development plan to implement the refurbishment process. The design will carefully consider the many ideas for park enhancement that have been put forward by the community. In particular our park planners will consider the outreach and community desires put forth through last years’ outreach program and the city council’s input on that program. An updated concept plan will be developed through a series of city staff review meetings where alternatives and ideas will be honed into a design development plan for the park’s reconstruction. The recreation building, play lot, courts, picnic areas, and ADA parking will be re-envisioned as a new, beautiful, activated, community recreation focused facility.
Construction drawings for the many envisioned recreation elements and the sites’ engineering will be started as the design development plan is being reviewed. The DVD team will coordinate closely with the architect and civil engineers, DMS, to provide guidance on grading, fill materials, stormwater facilities, and foundations for structural elements. This preliminary design development work will provide the background for this park’s renaissance. As the design development plan is being approved the construction documents will begin. Upon final approval of the development program and plan, we will develop the construction documents and push forward the engineering plans. Final construction documents ready for public bid will be prepared for the park’s reconstruction.
Cost Estimating in these rapidly changing times is a challenge.
Our team keeps up with the market through carefully analysis of park construction bid items. We receive current itemized public bids for several projects each month. We will use our data base, our experience in public works, and our long term perspective to put forward solid budget estimates for this park’s construction costs and escalation contingency factors.
We have provided similar services on dozens of community defining projects for cities throughout Southern California. We have a very creative team and our desire to be Diamond Bar’s design partner will be evidenced in our energy and enthusiasm every step of the way.
HERITAGE PARK IMPRO V E M E N TS, CIT Y OF DIAMOND
SUBCONSULTANT
DVD
DMS Consultants, Inc. is dedicated to technical
excellence and high quality services. A team
approach is taken to every project undertaken, with
a project engineer directing, managing and acting
as the central design figure in the work. Our firm
strives to maintain a high level of communication
with the client and jurisdictional agencies.
We are acutely aware of the value and importance
of providing close individual attention to each
project and to working within the constraints of time
and budget. We also know that the success of our
firm rests clearly on the management, competence,
and expertise of our professional staff and team.
Established in 1994, our firm provides engineering
and related services to municipalities, government
entities, and private industries throughout Southern
California. With a staff of registered civil engineers, designers, construction observers, contract
administrators, surveyors, and specialists in
transportation, building and safety, and computeraided design, DMS Consultants, Inc. is uniquely qualified to respond to the diverse needs of our
clientele.
DMS Consultants, Inc. presently provides on-call
civil engineering services to the City of Fullerton, City of Diamond Bar, City of San Dimas, City of Cerritos,
City of Newport Beach and City of La Mirada.
DMS Consultants, Inc. has the ability to provide inhouse services in the following areas:
• Street improvements
• Storm drain improvements
• Sewer improvements
• Water improvements
• ADA accessibility type improvements
• WQMP / SWPPP documents
• Hydrology
• Surveying
• Plan check services
DMS Consultants, Inc. has the capacity to subconsult for areas including but not necessarily limited to:
• Geotechnical services
• Traffic engineering services
SURENDER DEWAN, P.E
President
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Delhi
University, 1970
• Master of Science, Civil Engineering, University
of Washington, 1978
REGISTRATION:
• Civil Engineer, California, RCE 34559
• SWRCB Certified QSD 20924
Mr. Dewan, President of DMS Consultants, Inc.,
has more than 30 years of professional experience
in the design of Public Works projects. Mr.
Dewan is responsible for performing and/or
coordinating engineering design and other related
technical services including project management;
preparation of plans, specifications, estimates,
design; and evaluation of major municipal projects.
MUNICIPAL PROJECTS
• Euclid Street Roadway Improvements -
Fountain Valley
• State College Boulevard Rehabilitation Project
- Fullerton
• San Dimas Avenue Improvements - San
Dimas
• Hollydale Community Park - South Gate
• Del Amo Boulevard Street Improvements -
Cerritos
• Madonna Area Street, Sewer & Water
Reconstruction - Fullerton
• San Dimas Wash Trail - Glendora
• Via Verde Reconstruction Project from Covina
Hills Street to Puente Street - San Dimas
• Chapman Avenue Rehabilitation Project
from Berkeley Avenue to Raymond Avenue -
Fullerton
• Bastanchury / Valencia Mesa Bile Path -
Fullerton
• FY 2014-15 Street Improvements, Sewer and
Water Main Replacement - Fullerton
• Design of Caltrans Curb Ramp Construction
Plans, Studebaker Road at State Route 91 -
Cerritos
• MacArthur Boulevard Pavement
Reconstruction - Newport Beach
• Placentia Avenue Reconstruction - Fullerton
HERITAGE PARK IMPRO V E M E N TS, CIT Y OF DIAMOND
SUBCONSULTANT
DVD
In January of 2000, Design West Engineering was
founded by partners Rob Cronk and Mark Galle.
They set out to build an engineering company that
would be focused, first and foremost, on delivering
our architectural and construction partners with
exceptional service. The idea was simple, the
model worked, and the company has thrived. Now,
Design West has become a leading engineering
firm across the West Coast.
We see our role on your team in the same light. Our
work is an integral part of your project functioning
as it should. It goes far beyond just accurate
engineering. It has everything to do with what we
call good service.
PARK EXPERIENCE
Design West’s team brings you expertise in parks
and community buildings, having a long history of
experience with countless city and county clients
as well as various state and federal agencies.
Beyond just designing to the project type, this
experience includes successful support of public
works bidding and construction administration
services. It includes effective communication and
collaboration with various regulatory agencies,
utility companies, governmental departments, and
multiple stakeholders.
THE 4 COMMITMENTS OF CUSTOMER SERVICE
We know the only way to earn your trust is through
consistent quality engineering, but exceptional
customer service is the real foundation Design West
is built on. We are committed to active collaboration,
clear and consistent communication, purposeful
creativity, and working with care. Our entire team
knows it’s our job to make sure you don’t just like
our work, but love working with us.
MUNICIPAL PROJECTS
• Central Park, City of Stanton
• South Gate Park, City of South Gate
• San Sevaine Park, City of Fontana
• El Cariso Park, County of Los Angeles
• Maryland Avenue Park, City of Glendale
• Temple Park, City of South El Monte
• State Street Park, City of South Gate
LEO MAYA, PE, LEED AP
Principal Electrical Engineer
With over 20 years of electrical design experience,
Leo has been a key part of Design West since 2005.
Leo has worked on a wide array of projects including
large commercial and industrial buildings, health care
and institutional facilities, sports field lighting, street and area lighting, golf course electrical systems, and
various dry utility designs. His dedication to maintaining long-term client relationships and his diverse electrical background have made him the natural selection
to head up our Electrical Department in 2009. Leo’s
continuing education keep him up to date with the
latest lighting and energy efficient technologies. Leo
is an ongoing student of Engineering Management at
Arizona State University and holds a CA electrical PE
license.
ROY MORALES
Electrical Department Head, Associate
Roy has relationships with many of the local agencies
after providing years of reliable design and service
to this clientele. His experience includes design
for buildings, sports fields, street lighting, and solar photovoltaic systems. Roy is a Senior Project Manager
as well as the Electrical Department Head for the San
Bernardino office. Roy joined the Design West team
after working several years with Dream Engineering
when the company was bought out in 2009. Roy
brought an expertise in electrical applications,
including parks and street projects, along with
municipal projects such as essential service facilities, community buildings, government operations
facilities, and aviation buildings. Roy is a proven team leader, both in how he runs his teams internally, and
how he runs his project teams when working with
clients.
ARCADIO NUNGARAY
Electrical Project Manager
Arcadio joined Design West in 2010 as an Electrical
Project Designer and has operated a Project Manager
since 2015 with a project team including 3 supporting
staff. As a resident design software expert, Arcadio
also serves the team as CAD Manager and Bluebeam
Manager. Arcadio excels at fast pace and rapid turnaround projects. He is known for his responsiveness and thorough communication. Arcadio maintains his
project deadlines in a resourceful and competent
manner for each of his clients.
E. RESOURCE REQUIREMENT
Not-to-Exceed Overall Project Design Fee
City of Diamond Bar Heritage Park Renovation
date: Sept. 13, 2023 Construction Cost Est: $5 million
for: City of Diamond Bar, Nicholas Delgado prepared by: BOA Architecture, Edward Lok Ng
HOURS UNIT HR RATE COST TOTAL
BOA'S PRE-DESIGN
kick-off meeting to verify scope of work, obtain s-built dwgs. 6 hrs 150 900 project management, confirm cost/work plan & prep field work 20 hrs 150 3,000 site assessment, measurements & photos 10 hrs 100 1,000 programing with User staff, establish goal, requirements 20 hrs 150 3,000 CADD-3D 30 hrs 100 3,000
10,900
BOA'S SCHEMATIC DESIGN
design options of floor plan, exterior elevations 100 hrs 150 15,000 CASp, ADA compliiance assessment-analysis 20 hrs 150 3,000 project management, coordinate w Client, consultants 70 hrs 150 10,500 cost estimate 10 hrs 150 1,500
CADD-3D, renderings 120 hrs 100 12,000
meetings 36 hrs 150 5,400
47,400
SUB-CONSULTANTS and EXPENSES
aerial and topo. survey 0
civil engineering 34,000
landscape architect; include 2 community outreach meeting at no charge. 102,200 structural engineering 22,000
electrical engineering; for building, and site 35,000
mechanical engineering 18,000
plumbing engineering 8,000
acoustical engineering 5,000
AV (audio-visual) technology 3,000
photocopies, large size prints, travel, delivery 200
227,400
BOA'S CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
refinement of floor plan, exterior elevations, interior design 40 hrs 150 6,000 project management, coordinate w Client, consultants 70 hrs 150 10,500 CADD-3D 190 hrs 100 19,000
building-safety submittal, corrections 80 hrs 100 8,000 cost estimate 10 hrs 150 1,500
specs 24 hrs 150 3,600
quality control 40 hrs 150 6,000
meetings 20 hrs 150 3,000
57,600
BOA'S CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT
project management, coordinate w Client, consultants 20 hrs 150 3,000 RFI, submittals 80 hrs 150 12,000
meetings 20 hrs 150 3,000
CADD-3D 10 hrs 100 1,000
19,000
TOTAL DESIGN FEE: $362,300
OPTIONAL SERVICES FEES
geotechnical evaluation-soils report 10,000
electrical panel upgrade 10,000
security systems upgrade; cameras, alarm 3,000
Asbestos-Lead paint hazardous materials report 5,000
Wayfinding sign upgrade 5,000
33,000
f. Fee Schedule
• The above hourly rates are fully burdened or loaded, including full compensation for all overhead and profit. Billing rates shall include provision for normal office costs, including, but not limited to: office rental, utilities, insurance, cell phone or radio, equipment, normal supplies and materials, in-house reproduction services, and local travel costs.
• The proposed hourly rates are guaranteed for the duration of the contract.
Job Title HOURLY (NOT TO EXCEED)
Principal Architect $160.00
Project Manager $150.00
Project Designer $125.00
Senior Designer $110.00
Senior Technical $100.00
Draftsman/AutoCAD Operator $95.00
Other Technical Staff $85.00
Structural Engineer $150.00
Mechanical Engineer $160.00
Electrical Engineer $160.00
“Other” Sub-Consultant $150.00
Clerical Staff $80.00
Prints $0.50/s.f.
Black O’Dowd and Associates, Inc.
DBA BOA ARCHITECTURE
1511 Cota Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90813
Ph: 562-912-7900
Point-of-Contact:
Edward Lok Ng, President
[email protected]
FEE SCHEDULE
SLA DG LA LD PD AD
Scope of Services $175 $165 $160 $140 $120 $110
Task 1 - Project Initialization 8 16 20 4 4 4 56 $ 8,720 Task 2 - Preliminary Design 40 8 24 8 16 2 98 $ 15,420
Task 3 - Final Concept Plan 16 16 4 8 2 46 $ 7,100
Task 4 - Construction Documents (60% & 85% submittal) 40 12 100 40 120 8 320 $ 45,860 Task 5 - Final Construction Documents (100% submittal) 8 40 8 24 2 82 $ 12,020 Task 6 - Construction Period Services 20 40 8 8 10 86 $ 13,080 132 36 240 72 180 28 688 $ 102,200
Civil Engineering Services $ 64,688
Electrical Engineering Services $ 32,936
TOTAL PROPOSED DESIGN FEE $ 199,824
Total
Hrs
Fee
DVD
Principals $230/hr
Director of Design $200/hr
Senior Landscape Architects $175/hr
Director of GIS $165/hr
Landscape Architect $160/hr
Plan Check $160/hr
Senior Landscape Designer $155/hr
Senior GIS Analyst $155/hr
Landscape Designer $140/hr
GIS Analyst $140/hr
Project Designer/CADD Technicians I, II, III $110, 120, 130/hr GIS Technicians I, II, III $110, 120, 130/hr
Administration $110/hr
REIMBURSABLES
The following project expenses will be billed at cost plus 15% administrative fee in addition to the professional fees listed above:
• Printing, copying, scanning, graphic, photography and reproduction services • Delivery, shipping and courier charges
• Subconsultant fees and expenses
• Agency fees, permits, plan check and inspection fees
PAYMENTS
Payments are due within 30 days from invoice date.
* The rates shown are subject to periodic increases, including January 1st of each year.