4141 E. Inland Empire Blvd, Ste. 250, Ontario, CA 91764 T: (909) 481-5750 F: (909) 481-5757
March 13, 2025
Mr. Remon Habib, PE
City Engineer
City of Lake Elsinore
130 S. Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
SUBJECT: PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION SERVICES FOR THE I-15 / MAIN STREET INTERCHANGE IN
THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
Dear Remon,
We are pleased to provide this proposal for construction observation services to support your team on the above noted project.
Task 1 - Construction Observation Services - $15,000 (T & M - estimate / allowance only) DEA landscape architects / designers and construction management team members will be available to assist the City during construction of the Main St. / I-15 interchange landscape improvement project. Our goal will be to provide input when requested such that the contractor is constructing the project in accordance with the design plans. We also recognize that prevailing wage rates will apply for field work.
Some of the desired site visits may include attendance at the pre-construction meeting, coordination regarding erosion control (wood mulch, hydroseed, and rock blanket), review of installation of irrigation materials and equipment (including pressure tests and coverage tests), and plant placement and installation. We will be available for submittal and RFI reviews and approvals and will prepare reports including site photos following each visit. DEA will also be available by phone to answer questions while not in the field and can address design changes needed due to field conditions.
Task 2 - As Built Plans - $9,900 (estimate only)
The preparation of As Built plans from the Contractor's redlines will likely be necessary and hence we will provide this task herewith but the cost will be subject to change pending review of contractor redlines. The deliverable will be digital files. (no hard copies are anticipated at this time). Our fee is based on a level of effort of 2 hours per sheet (27 sheets) and QAQC. Prior to commencing work on this task, we can re-evaluate the hours needed.
Task 3 – Reimbursable Expenses - $900 (estimate only)
Invoices will be due and payable within 30 days and will be sent monthly based upon the percentage of work completed. Government fees, mileage, delivery costs such as Federal City of Lake Elsinore
I-15 at Main Street Interchange
Construction Observation Services
4141 E. Inland Empire Blvd, Ste. 250, Ontario, CA 91764 T: (909) 481-5750 F: (909) 481-5757 Express charges and plotting / reproduction services are considered reimbursable fees and shall be billed to you at cost plus 15%. Any service requested which does not fall within the scope of services listed, or any duplication of work due to changes desired by the City and / or Caltrans, will be performed on an “Extra Services” basis and negotiated accordingly.
EXCLUSIONS
• Requests by the City or any other entity for items not covered in work program tasks described in this proposal.
• Maintenance schedules, certificate of completion, and irrigation audit report following project completion.
• Preparation, negotiation or processing of Landscape Maintenance Agreements (LMA). • Preparation of encroachment permits or similar.
• The Client will pay all fees and deposits associated with the permit applications, plan reviews, and approvals.
• Potholing
• Erosion control plans / SWPPP
• LID / WQMP compliance
• Traffic Control Plans
• Electrical Plans
• Construction Staging Plans
• Construction signage
• Environmental compliance
• Or any item not denoted in the above scope of services
DEA would be pleased to assist the City of Lake Elsinore on this project and thank you once again for your consideration of our qualifications. We look forward to discussing this proposal with you.
Sincerely,
DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
Kim S. Rhodes, L.A. 3867
Vice President