Agenda packet, regular meeting — Palm Desert City Council, June 12, 2025 (part 6 of 11)

ADDENDA CONFIRMATION
Addendum #1
Confirmed Mar 18, 2025 4:44 PM by Kristin Hermann
Addendum #2
Confirmed Mar 18, 2025 4:44 PM by Kristin Hermann

QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Proposal (WITHOUT COST)*
Proposals shall be concise, well organized and demonstrate qualifications and applicable experience. Proposals shall be organized and include page numbers for all pages in the proposal. The proposal shall be uploaded here, in the following order and shall include:

A. Cover Letter

1. This letter should briefly introduce the firm, summarize the firm’s general qualifications, include an executive summary of the specific approach which will be used to deliver the work scope; and identify the individual(s) name, address and phone number authorized to negotiate Agreement terms and compensation.

B. Experience and Technical Competence

1. Background: Provide history of the firm’s consulting experience which specifically addresses the individual or firm’s experience with similar Service as described in this RFP.

2. References: The proposal shall include a list of recently completed projects that are similar in scope and function to this RFP. Provide a description of the project, client name, and the name, title, and telephone number of the primary contact person.

C. Firm Staffing and Key Personnel
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1. Staffing: Provide the number of staff to be assigned to perform the Services and the names/discipline/job title of each as well as your firm’s capacity to provide additional personnel as needed.

2. Key Personnel: Identify key persons that will be principally responsible for working with the City. Indicate the role and responsibility of each individual.

3. Team Organization: Describe proposed team organization, including identification and responsibilities of key personnel.

4. Subcontractors: The Proposer shall identify functions that are likely to be subcontracted and identify the subcontractor that is anticipated to perform each function.

D. Proposed Method to Accomplish the Work

1. Describe the technical and management approach to providing the Services to the City. Proposer should take into account the scope of the Services, and general functions required. Include a draft first year schedule of tasks, milestones, and deliverables that will provide for timely provision of the Services. In reviewing the scope of Services and goals described herein, the Proposer may identify additional necessary tasks and is invited to bring these to the City’s attention within the discussion of its proposed method to accomplish the work.

Park_and_Trailhead_Engineering_and_Design_-_Work_Proposal.pdf

2. Fee Proposal*
Please provide a lump-sum, not-to-exceed fee proposal for the scope of Services. The fee proposal shall include hourly rates for all personnel for “Additional Work” (as such term is defined in the proposed Agreement attached herein).

Park_and_Trailhead_Engineering_and_Design_-_Fee.pdf

3. Non-Collusion Declaration*
The undersigned declares:

I am an authorized representative of my company, the party making the foregoing Bid, to certify the following.

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else to put in a sham bid, or to refrain from bidding. The Bidder has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the Bid Price of the Bidder or any other Bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the Bid Price, or of that of any other Bidder. All statements contained in the Bid are true. The Bidder has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her Bid Price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham bid, and has not paid, and will not pay, any person or entity for such purpose.

Any person executing this declaration on behalf of a Bidder that is a corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or any other entity, hereby represents that he or she has full power to execute, and does execute, this declaration on behalf of the Bidder.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Confirmed

4. SAM.gov*
Please enter your legal entity name for SAM.gov verification.

Hermann Design Group, Inc.

Click to Verify Value will be copied to clipboard

5. Type of Business*
S Corporation (if corporation, two signatures are required)

6. Litigation*
Provide litigation history for any claims filed by your firm or against your firm related to the provision of Services in the last five (5) years (or type "N/A").

N/A
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7. Changes to Agreement*
The City standard professional services agreement contract is included as an attachment herein. The Proposer shall identify any objections to and/or request changes to the standard contract language in this section of the proposal (or type "N/A"). If you are identifying changes here ALSO upload a copy of the redlined Language/Agreement with your Proposal. Changes requested may affect theCity's decision to enter into an Agreement.

N/A

8. No Deviations from the RFP*
In submitting a proposal in response to this RFP, Proposer is certifying that it takes no exceptions to this RFP including, but not limited to, the Agreement. If any exceptions are taken, such exceptions must be clearly noted here, and may be reason for rejection of the proposal. As such, Proposer is directed to carefully review the proposed Agreement and, in particular, the insurance and indemnification provisions therein (or type "N/A").

N/A

9. Project Team Resumes*
Submit resumes of all key personnel/support staff that will produce work product for the Services. Describe their qualifications, education, and professional licensing.

Key_Personnel_Resumes.pdf

10. List the Signatory(s) Authorized to Sign and Bind an Agreement.* (If two (2) signatures are required, include the following information for both signatories) A. Full Name
B. Title
C. Physical Business Address
D. Email Address
E. Phone Number
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Eugene Chris Hermann
President/CEO
77899 Wolf Road, Suite 102
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 777-9131 x101

11. Conflict of Interest Disclosure*
The proposer understands that any and all relationships with construction firms that may submit bids for projects developed under this agreement will require full disclosure of any direct or indirect conflicts of interest, financial interests, relationships, and the nature of any relationships with any related project bid submitters; and that any violation of this provision may result in the immediate termination of the Agreement
Confirmed

12. Certification of Proposal*
The undersigned hereby submits its proposal and, by doing so, agrees to furnish services in accordance with the Request for Proposal (RFP), and to be bound by the terms and conditions of the RFP.

Confirmed
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CITY OF PALM DESERT

PARK AND TRAILHEAD ENGINEERING AND DESIGN
2024-RFP-156 - WORK PROPOSAL
77899 WOLF ROAD, SUITE 102
PALM DESERT, CA 92211
(760) 777-9131 (PHONE)
(760) 777-9132 (FAX)
WWW.HDG-INC.COM 909
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PALM DESERT OFFICE 760.777.9131 RIVERSIDE OFFICE 951.782.9335 SAN DIEGO OFFICE 619.415.0095

COVER LETTER
Dear Ms. Slater:

Hermann Design Group (HDG) is pleased to present this proposal to provide design services to the City of Palm Desert for Park and Trailhead Engineering and Design. We are a local firm with our main headquarters located in Palm Desert; it is within close proximity to the proposed project site locations, just north of the I-10 freeway.

Hermann Design Group is recognized as a leading design firm with offices in Palm Desert, Riverside, and San Diego to serve the Southern California area. HDG principals have over 40 years of experience in designing parks and leading teams of consultants to provide the highest level of service to our clients. Our team specializes in community park design as demonstrated in the qualifications portion of this proposal and are currently involved in various stages of park development with the Cities of Palm Desert, Indio, Thermal, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, and Desert Hot Springs. Additionally, we are on team working with the City for the Cahuilla Hills Park and Trail improvements.

We are excited to have an opportunity to partner with the City of Palm Desert on the seven projects outlined in the Request for Proposal. After reviewing the RFP provided, we understand that the City wants to have options and flexibility in achieving their goals.

HDG understands that the community engagement is a vital component to the successful development for the projects with special focus on Homme Adams Park and Randall Henderson Trailhead. We recognize that collaborating directly with community members is essential to the design process. Our previous experience with community engagement has proven to be invaluable to the design process in our role in the development of recreation projects across the Coachella Valley.

Recent examples of our recreation projects include Indio Sports Park, Mecca Sports Complex, and the Indian Wells’ Fairway Park, all of which included community outreach, communication, and workshops.

As your leader and partner, our objective is to develop park facilities with features and amenities that will best serve the needs and desires of your community. We aspire to create an inclusive environment that will facilitate social interaction amongst the community and will provide them with a variety of unique recreational opportunities.

March 18, 2025
Re: Request for Proposal - 2024-RFP-156 - Park and Trailhead Engineering and Design Ms. Melanie Slater
Management Analyst

CITY OF PALM DESERT
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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COVER LETTER
HDG master-planned University Park’s community park and trail system, and while we were not the park designers on the original park included in this RFP, we are intimately familiar with the existing site conditions and surrounding areas. We understand the importance of creating an updated park with a pedestrian-friendly connection within University Park.

The following consultants are included as part of our design team:

The Altum Group...............Civil Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Services RTM Engineering Consultants...... Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing Engineering McAuliffe & Co. Architects.........................................................................Architect Petra Geosciences .............................................................................Soils Engineer Pros Consulting............................................................ Park Management Analysis B&A Grant Services & Software ...........................................Grant Writing Services We are pleased at the prospect of working directly with your team to design effective solutions for these projects. If selected we believe our experience, emphasis on sustainability, and aptitude for creativity - in conjunction with a team of uniquely qualified subconsultants - will allow us to execute projects that adhere to the budgetary framework and time constraints established by the City. Our team’s commitment to flexibility throughout the design process, in addition to transparent communication both internally and externally, can assure the City of Palm Desert that the development of these park improvements will leave a positive impact on community members, stakeholders, and the environment from start to finish.

We thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal. Should you have any questions or concerns, I can be reached at 760-777-9131 (Extension 101), on my cell phone at 760-774-5070, or via email at [email protected]. I am authorized to negotiate agreement terms and compensation on behalf of our firm.

Best regards,
E. CHRIS HERMANN, PLA

CLARB CERTIFIED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

PRESIDENT/CEO
77899 WOLF ROAD, SUITE 102
PALM DESERT CA, 92211
(760) 777-9131 PHONE / (760) 777-9132 FAX
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EXPERIENCE & TECHNICAL COMPETENCE
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1 PALM DESERT OFFICE 760.777.9131 RIVERSIDE OFFICE 951.782.9335 SAN DIEGO OFFICE 619.415.0095 Hermann Design Group, Inc. was founded in 1995 in Palm Desert, California as Hermann & Associates. Our founding philosophy was to create a firm by which we are able to work on unique projects and allow for Mr. Hermann to lead the design process and build relationships with clients that will last for a lifetime.

We evaluate our clients’ distinct needs and desires through creative thinking, and we provide the right solutions for individual projects. Our design solutions always consider the sustainability of our valuable environment.

At Hermann Design Group, we are committed to wisely
omitting water, also known as the “WOW” factor, with the goal of creating a positive impact on the environment from start to finish. We create eco-conscious atmospheres by strategically incorporating native and drought-tolerant horticulture and “smart” irrigation, in addition to hardscape elements such as pathways and water features.

Hermann Design Group provides the following landscape
architecture and planning services to assist public agencies and private developers in the design of outdoor environments and facilities, including:

Hermann Design Group is a healthy firm financially with no issues that would affect our ability to complete our obligations to our clients. We are profitable and strategic about our growth so that we will remain a successful enterprise.

Additionally, Hermann Design Group certifies that the firm and its principals are in good standing with all applicable licensing boards and is eligible to contract with any federal, state, or local public agency. HDG is certified as a Small Business through the State of California No. 1788893.
• Playgrounds, Parks, and
Recreation Facilities
• Golf Courses
• Natural and Historic Sites
• Medical Centers
• Commercial/Retail/Industrial
• Hotels
• Interpretative Landscape
Design
• Master Planned Communities
• Planned Unit Developments
• Creative Signage & Way
Finding
• Placemaking Experiences
YEARS IN BUSINESS 28 Years
TAXPAYER ID 26-4809029
YEARS OF PLANNING/CONSTRUCTION/DESIGN SERVICES 28 Years FOUNDED AS Hermann & Associates
(Sole Proprietorship 1995-2009)
INCORPORATED April 2009 (California S-Corporation)
PRESIDENT/CEO Chris Hermann
STAFF Nine Full-Time/Two Part-Time Employees
OFFICE LOCATIONS Palm Desert / Riverside / San Diego
WEBSITE www.hdg-inc.com

HERMANN DESIGN GROUP

FIRM SUMMARY
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QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM
Quality control is a significant part of HDG’s long history of successful projects. HDG works with all stakeholders early on to ensure budgets, schedules, and expectations are agreed upon and clearly communicated. Designs are created and continuously measured against these definitions of success to ensure a proper outcome and follow through is achieved with minimal surprises. We recognize that though each design phase is evaluated differently, it’s important to revisit the initial goals and objectives.

Regular communication will be maintained with all parties to assess the current project trajectory and plan for effective counter measures as challenges or changes arise.

Concept
Design
Design
Development
Final
Design
Design
Delivery

REVISE TRAJECTORY

REVISE TRAJECTORYREVISE TRAJECTORY

REVISE TRAJECTORY
Project
Planning
Ongoing Monitoring of Communication, Schedule, Goals and Budget with the City

INTERNAL REVIEW CITY REVIEW
Define Success
Goals & Objectives
Budgets
Schedule
Challenge Areas
Due Diligence
Expectations
Design Methods
Metrics of Success
Evaluate Design
Usefulness
Convenience
Added Value
Quality
Engineering
Cost Effectiveness
Reliability
Verify Design
Bidding Issues
Constructibility
Engineering
Cost Effectiveness
Metrics of Success
Ensure
Delivery of Files
Final Corrections
Assess Design
Goal Fulfilment
Constructibility
Reliability
Engineering
Cost Effectiveness
Client Satisfaction

QUALITY CONTROL CRITERIA

PROJECT START

QUALITY CONTROL

PROGRAM
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE

COVE OASIS TRAILHEAD IMPROVEMENTS
CLIENT: City of La Quinta
CLIENT ADDRESS: 74-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
CONTACT’S NAME: Bryan McKinney
CONTACT’S TITLE: Director of Public Works
CONTACT’S TELEPHONE: (760) 777-7045
CONTACT’S EMAIL: [email protected]
HDG provided a new trailhead design for the entry into Cove Oasis Trail and Bear Creek Trail. A CVWD access gate was relocated to allow for space for maintenance vehicles and provide a district entry and arrival for hikers arriving at The Cove. Native desert landscaping, decomposed granite, and relocated on-site boulders are artfully weaved into the landscape design.
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE
SCOPE OF SERVICES:

MILES AVENUE PARK MASTER PLAN 2016
▪ Site Analysis, Community Outreach, Workshops, Master Planning, Cost Estimating MILES AVENUE PARK – PHASE 1 2016-2017
▪ Design Development, Cost Estimating, Construction and Bidding Documents ▪ Field Observation
HRPP GRANT PARK RENOVATIONS 2015-2016
Burr Park ..........................................................................Parking Lot and Landscape Improvements Dr. Carreon Park ..................................Exercise Course, Play Area and Landscape Improvements Hjorth Park ......................................................................................................Play Area Improvements Station 87 Dog Park ....................................................................................... New Park Improvements ▪ Site Analysis, Surveying, Design, Cost Estimating, Construction and Bidding Documents ▪ Field Observation
DOMINGUEZ PARK 2018
▪ New Play Area, Basketball Court and Landscape Improvements ▪ Site Analysis, Surveying, Design, Construction, Cost Estimating, and Bidding Documents ▪ Field Observation
PK 1707 PARK RENOVATIONS 2019

CITY OF INDIO ON-CALL SERVICES

PARK MASTER PLANNING AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
CLIENT: City of Indio
CLIENT ADDRESS: 100 Civic Center Mall
Indio, CA 92201
CONTACT’S NAME: Tim Wassil, P.E.

CONTACT’S TITLE: Director of Public Works
CONTACT’S TELEPHONE: (760) 625-1801
CONTACT’S EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTRACT DURATION: 2019 to Present (Work with City Began in 2016) ▪ Water Play Restoration
▪ Playground Surfacing Enhancements
▪ Play Area Replacement
▪ Shade Structure Replacement
▪ Site Analysis and Surveying
▪ Design
▪ Cost Estimating
▪ Construction and Bidding Documents
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PARK MASTER PLANNING AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
COMPLETION DATE & VALUE:

MILES AVENUE PARK PHASE I
Value
Completion Date
$1,150,000
2017
HRPP PARKS Value
Burr Park
Dr. Carreon Park
Hjorth Park
Station 87 Dog Park
Completion Date
$200,000
$315,000
$150,000
$1,150,000
2016

DOMINGUEZ PARK
Value
Completion Date
$225,000
2018
PK 1707 PARK RENOVATIONS
Value
Completion Date
$542,000
2019

MILES AVENUE PARK MASTER
STATION 87 DOG PARK

HJORTH PARK
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DR. CARREON PARK IMPROVEMENTS
The “Sarbalé Ke,” created by west African native Francis Kéré, was originally an art piece displayed at the Coachella Music & Arts Festival in 2019; the City of Indio has received a long-term loan to display the art for residents year-round.

As a part of the Dr. Carreon Park Improvement Project, Hermann Design Group was responsible for the landscape and lighting design that highlights these vibrant sculptures as main focal points in the park. The sculpture garden was designed with mindful spatial organization, offering visitors multiple pathway opportunities that provide the feeling of walking through an African desert savanna. The garden ground plane utilizes feather grass to create soft and subtle movement as prevailing winds blow, while Agave Americana stands up as the strong structural form within the garden.

CLIENT: City of Indio
CLIENT ADDRESS: 100 Civic Center Mall
Indio, CA 92201
CONTACT’S NAME: Tim Wassil, P.E.

CONTACT’S TITLE: Director of Public Works
CONTACT’S TELEPHONE: (760) 625-1801
CONTACT’S EMAIL: [email protected]
COMPLETION DATE: 2016
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE
CV LINK (WITH ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN)
CLIENT: Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) CONTACT’S NAME: Tom Kirk
CONTACT’S TITLE: Executive Director
CONTACT’S PHONE NO.:

CONTACT’S EMAIL:
(760) 346-1127
[email protected]
PROJECT VALUE: $100,000,000
PROJECT DURATION: 2017 to Present (Phases One and Two Complete) The goal behind CV Link is to build a NEV (Neighborhood Electric Vehicle), bicycle, and hiking path along the existing Whitewater River as cities allow it. The roughly 50-mile path will connect Desert Hot Springs to Palm Springs, continuing through the Coachella Valley to the Salton Sea. For this project, we developed conceptual designs and imagery to portray projected uses of the parkway throughout the Coachella Valley for CVAG. Our design concepts were developed using a mixture of on-site photography and 3D model generation to give a realistic simulation. HDG is engaged with the team responsible for the master planning and development of this unique valley-wide parkway, and we are currently working on the construction document phase of this exciting project.

DEMUTH PARK, PALM SPRINGS
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE
CLIENT: County of Riverside
CLIENT ADDRESS: 44-199 Monroe Street, Suite B
Indio, CA 92201
CONTACT’S NAME: Anna Rodriguez
CONTACT’S TITLE: Project Manager
CONTACT’S TELEPHONE NO.: (760) 863-2537
CONTACT’S EMAIL: [email protected]
As the landscape architecture consultant on Holt Architecture’s project team for Mecca Sports Park, HDG was responsible for the design that would provide the under-served community of Mecca with an exciting new park. The California Outdoor Access for All Initiative, the County of Riverside, and CDBG provided the necessary funding that would bring the Mecca community’s vision to fruition.

The park design included amenities that the community deemed as needed and desired through a series of community workshops. The park design features the following amenities: sports fields, park lighting, a splash pad, sand volleyball courts, play and picnic areas, and a kiosko for special events. Additionally, a restroom and concession building will provide the park with the opportunity to offer food service to visitors.

MECCA SPORTS COMPLEX
PROJECT COMPLETION DATE & VALUE:

Project Value
Completion Date
$6,400,000
August 2023
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE

PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS

CITY OF INDIO ON-CALL SERVICES

PARK MASTER PLANNING AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
CLIENT: City of Indio
CLIENT ADDRESS: 100 Civic Center Mall
Indio, CA 92201
CONTACT’S NAME: Tim Wassil, P.E.

CONTACT’S TITLE: Director of Public Works
CONTACT’S TELEPHONE: (760) 625-1801
CONTACT’S EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTRACT DURATION: 2016 to Present
▪ Water Play Restoration
▪ Playground Surfacing Enhancements
▪ Play Area Replacement
▪ Shade Structure Replacement
▪ Site Analysis and Surveying
▪ Design
▪ Cost Estimating
▪ Construction and Bidding Documents
INDIO SPORTS PARK MASTER PLAN & PHASE I FINAL DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION 2020 - 2025 Site Analysis, Community Outreach, Workshops, Master Planning, Design Development, Cost Estimating, Construction and Bidding Documents. Phase I is currently under construction and HDG is providing construction management and administration services for the project.

CENTER STAGE / THE LIVING ROOM - MASTER PLAN & FINAL DESIGN 2021 - 2023 Master Planning, Design Development, Lead Consultant, Cost Estimating, Construction and Bidding Documents. Construction observation services provided during construction.

HWY 111, INDIO BLVD., AND JEFFERSON OVERPASS MEDIAN ENHANCEMENTS 2021 - 2024 Preliminary planning and design, construction and bidding documents. Construction observation services during construction.

MILES AVENUE DOG PARK 2022-2023
Preliminary planning and design, construction documents. Construction observation services provided during construction.

DR. CARREON PARK AND DOWNTOWN INDIO SCULPTURE INSTALLMENTS 2019 AND 2021 Hardscape, landscape, and lighting elements to create an inviting element for the sculptures provided to the City by Goldenvoice.

TEEN CENTER SPORTS COURT REHABILITATION 2021
Construction documents for sports court resurfacing and related landscape design.

PK 1707 PARK RENOVATIONS 2019
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE

CITY OF INDIO ON-CALL SERVICES

PARK MASTER PLANNING AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
COMPLETION DATE & VALUE:

MILES AVENUE PARK MASTER

PLANNING AND PH I DESIGN
Value
Completion Date
$1,150,000
2017
HRPP PARKS Value
Burr Park
Dr. Carreon Park
Hjorth Park
Station 87 Dog Park
Completion Date
$200,000
$315,000
$150,000
$1,150,000
2016

DOMINGUEZ PARK
Value
Completion Date
$225,000
2018
PK 1707 PARK RENOVATIONS
Value
Completion Date
$542,000
2019
DR. CARREON PARK
STATION 87 DOG PARK
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PROJECT COMPLETION DATE &
VALUE:

Project Value
Completion Date
$18,000,000 (Total); $8,500,000 (Phase One)
Anticipated Spring 2025 (Phase One)
CLIENT: City of Indio
CLIENT ADDRESS: 100 Civic Center Mall
CONTACT’S NAME: Tim Wassil, P.E.

CONTACT’S TITLE: Director of Public Works
CONTACT’S TELEPHONE & FAX: (760) 625-1801
CONTACT’S EMAIL: [email protected]
In 2021, Hermann Design Group had the privilege of working with the City of Indio on the development of the master plan for Phase I of the Indio Sports Park. The project was awarded $8.5 million in grant funding from the State of California to fulfill the initiative of creating recreation opportunities that would best benefit critically underserved communities. In order for the City of Indio to be eligible for the grant, we worked in concert with the City to facilitate community-based planning to satisfy the community engagement criterion. Written surveys were used to initiate the process and determine the community’s needs.

On-site and virtual workshop meetings were held to provide Indio residents with the opportunity to give feedback on the design process and to encourage feedback on desired park features and amenities. By fostering an environment in which community members could freely share their opinions on proposed park features in addition to sharing ideas of their own, we received invaluable input that inspired the planning and design for the Indio Sports Park.

INDIO SPORTS PARK - MASTER PLANNING AND

PHASE ONE FINAL DESIGN
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE

FAIRWAY PARK
CLIENT: Desert Recreation District
CLIENT ADDRESS: 45-305 Oasis Street
Indio, CA 92201
CONTACT’S NAME: Troy Strange
CONTACT’S TITLE: Director of Public Works and Planning
CONTACT’S PHONE NO.: (760) 347-3484
CONTACT’S EMAIL: [email protected]
PROJECT VALUE: $1,200,000
In 2021, HDG partnered with the Desert Recreation District on the creation of the design and bid documents for Fairway Park. Fairway Park is located on a prominent corner of El Dorado Drive and Fairway Drive. For many years it was a vacant lot situated in the historic Bel Aire Estates area and where homes were designed by William F. Cody, a famous mid-century architect.

Chris Hermann patiently guided the workshop and community input process in a difficult environment where many neighbors did not want a park. Over the course of five community workshops, residents shared feedback on their desired park amenities and layout. As the community engagement phase progressed, the conceptual plans were refined to consider public input.

The final plan was informed by the community’s desire for a passive park design. Approved by Indian Wells City Council in March 2023, the plan features an ADA accessible concrete path that intercepts a contemporary shaped lawn area. Desert accent planting is used to surround additional park amenities which include a drinking fountain, a memorial plaque, and waste receptacles. A park entry monument sign distinguishes the park from the surrounding residences and a bike rack is placed adjacent to the bike lane on Fairway Drive. Prop 68 grant money helped bring the plan into reality when the park was opened in April 2024.
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UNIVERSITY PARK
University Park is the first mixed-use master planned community in the City of Palm Desert. HDG provided landscape, site, trail, and recreational amenity design within the overall master development plan. Design guidelines have been created to address the specific elements that are unique to a multi-generational community. An art walk, community center, and six public parks are weaved into the design to provide the community with an exceptional experience of desert living. Phase One and Two construction is nearly complete, and Phase Three construction is underway.

CLIENT: University Park Investors, LLC.

CLIENT ADDRESS: 801 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Ste F., Danville, CA 94526 CONTACT’S NAME: Ravi Nandwana
CONTACT’S TITLE: Principal
CONTACT’S TELEPHONE & FAX: (925) 892-1218
CONTACT’S EMAIL: [email protected]
PROJECT COMPLETION DATE & VALUE:

Value
Completion Date
$10,000,000
In Progress
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE
CLIENT: City of La Quinta
CLIENT ADDRESS: 74-495 Calle Tampico
CONTACT’S NAME: Bryan McKinney
CONTACT’S TITLE: Director of Public Works
CONTACT’S TELEPHONE & FAX: 760 777-7045
CONTACT’S EMAIL: [email protected]
The City Council established an Ad-Hoc SilverRock Event Site Committee consisting of a Council Member, a Community Services Commissioner and a Planning Commissioner.

Four meetings were held with multiple follow up meetings between members and stakeholders to identify programming options and translate them into design concepts for the 14-acre site. The committee prioritized the amenities and needs for each phase of the project and arrived at a solution that includes an amphitheatre area, water feature, restrooms, art nodes, lighting, parking, and walkways for events such as art festivals, car shows, and food and wine festivities.

Upon arrival to a palm tree lined entry drop off that features interlocking pavers, visitors to the site will be engaged with an experience that captures the essence of La Quinta.

Walkways are artfully carved into rolling terrain that lead in several directions around a water feature that flows through the park site from an existing lake on the north side of the property. A butterfly garden to the north provides a destination from the south as the community takes in art installations within the open space and adjacent to walkways. As the sun sets in the evening the color-changing lights on the entry palms and that flank the amphitheatre enliven the park to another level of excitement.

SILVERROCK VENUE SITE
PROJECT COMPLETION DATE & VALUE:

Project Value
Completion Date
$6,000,000
2020

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

WITH STAKEHOLDER TEAMS
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WATER AGENCIES
Coachella Valley Water District
Desert Water Agency
Eastern Municipal Water District
Golden State Water District
High Desert Water District
Myoma Water District
Western Municipal Water District
Yucaipa Valley Water District
It is important to HDG to maintain strong working relationships with any municipality we engage with. Great relationships and a robust understanding of municipal requirements help us to ensure your project runs smoothly.

DIRECT MUNICIPAL CLIENTS
(WITHIN THE PAST FIVE YEARS)
City of Desert Hot Springs
City of Imperial
City of Indian Wells
City of Indio
City of La Quinta
City of Moreno Valley
City of Palm Desert
City of Palm Springs
Town of Yucca Valley
Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG)
Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP)
Desert Recreation District
City of Banning
City of Beaumont
City of Bakersfield
City of Bloomington
City of Calimesa
City of Cathedral City
City of Coachella
City of Corona
City of Fontana
City of Fresno
City of Imperial Beach
City of Indian Wells
City of Lancaster
City of Los Angeles
City of Menifee
City of Murrieta
City of Ontario
City of Perris
City of Rialto
City of Riverside
City of San Bernardino
City of San Jacinto
City of Temecula
City of Victorville
City of Yucaipa

MUNICIPALITIES HDG HAS COLLABORATED WITH
County of Los Angeles
County of Riverside
County of San Diego
Coachella Valley Housing Coalition
Riverside County Housing Commission
San Diego Housing Commission

MUNICIPAL

CONNECTIONS
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SELECTED REFERENCES

CITY OF INDIO
100 Civic Center Mall
Indio, CA 92201
Tim Wassil
Director of Public Works
[email protected]
(760) 625-1801
Project Descriptions:
• Indio Sports Park
• Center Stage
• Miles Avenue Park

CITY OF LA QUINTA
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
Bryan McKinney
Public Works Director/City Engineer
[email protected]
(760) 777-7045
Project Descriptions:
• SilverRock Park

CITY OF PALM DESERT
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Martin Alvarez
Director of Public Works
[email protected]
(760) 776-6467
Project Descriptions:
• Desert Willow Golf Course

CITY OF INDIAN WELLS
44-950 El Dorado Drive
Indian Wells, CA 92210
Chris Freeland
City Manager
[email protected]
(760) 346-2489
Project Descriptions:
• Golf Pavilion Master Plan
• Landscape Ordinance Update
• Fairway Park (with Desert Rec)

DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT
45-305 Oasis Street
Indio, CA 92201
Troy Strange
Director of Planning & Public Works
[email protected]
(760) 541-4174
Project Descriptions:
• Thermal Community Park
• Fairway Park
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founded Hermann Design Group in Palm Desert,
California in 1995. He has designed and overseen the
construction of both public and private development
projects throughout his career, with over 37 years of
experience working in the Coachella Valley.

Prior to founding HDG, Chris established the landscape
architecture department for CUH2A, one of the nation’s
largest multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering firms in 1983. He gained valuable experience working in collaboration with the civil engineering and architectural departments, solving a variety of design challenges.

Before becoming a Coachella Valley resident, Chris was
a principal at RHA Landscape Architects-Planners, Inc.
in Riverside, a firm he had been with for nearly ten years.

At RHA, Chris was principal in charge of schools, parks and recreation centers, commercial spaces, masterplanned communities, and other public sector work.

While recognizing the value of creating an inviting and aesthetically-pleasing environment, Chris prioritizes the conservation of natural resources and founded Hermann
Design Group upon the principle of sustainability.

In consideration of the environmental impacts of
landscape design, he implements sustainable elements
and techniques into the design process that maximize
resource efficiency.

Chris’s extensive experience working with a multitude
of municipal clients has demonstrated his keen
understanding of budgetary constraints, strict project
timelines, and the need for inclusive elements to deliver a product that meets the client’s goals from start to finish.

Mr. Hermann demonstrates HDG’s values of transparency
and integrity by facilitating effective communication
between the client, the consultant, and any applicable
stakeholders.

CHRIS HERMANN, C.E.O.

PRINCIPAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
CLARB Certified Landscape Architect #40888
CA #2754 / AZ #54352 / NV #1058 / ID #16916 / TX #3588

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSING
Pennsylvania State University
B.S. Landscape Architecture

EDUCATION
Desert Willow Golf Resort Greens/Tee
Box Renovation and Turf Reduction
Palm Desert, CA
University Park
Palm Desert, CA
City of Indio
Indio Sports Park Master Plan
Miles Avenue Park Master Plan
HRPP Grant Park Renovations
City of La Quinta
SilverRock Venue Site
X-Park
Fritz Burns Park Improvements
Seasons Dog Park
La Quinta Auto Collection
Rancho Mirage Community Park
Expansion & Amphitheater
Rancho Mirage, CA
Mecca Sports Complex
Mecca, CA
Thermal Community Park Master Plan
Thermal, CA
On-Call Services
City of Indio
City of La Quinta
City of Palm Desert
City of Palm Springs
City of Rancho Mirage
City of Moreno Valley
County of San Bernardino

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS AWARDS
Ann Hunter Welborn Circle of
Excellence Award for Sustainability
San Diego Housing Commission
APWA
CV Link (with Alta)
Station 87 Dog Park
SilverRock Venue Site
Sunline Operations Transit Center
City of La Quinta Wellness Center

KEY PERSONNEL
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18 PALM DESERT OFFICE 760.777.9131 RIVERSIDE OFFICE 951.782.9335 SAN DIEGO OFFICE 619.415.0095 In his tenure at Hermann Design Group, Opus has become a key designer and indispensable leader with project management skills. Opus combines his understanding of plant material, maintenance, horticulture experience, and natural artistic talent with invaluable technical skill.

He is responsible for HDG CAD operations and systems management, providing guidance and mentorship to emerging designers. Opus has comprehensive experience designing projects in the public sector such as parks, trailheads, and capital improvement projects in addition to noteworthy commercial and residential developments.

Since 2015, Opus has served as the project manager for the improvements included in the City of La Quinta’s multi-year North Landscape and Lighting District Renovation Plan. In his role as project manager, Opus has a proven track record with the City of Palm Desert, La Quinta and Indio delivering quality design on time and within budget. His experience overseeing long-term city-wide capital improvement projects has provided him with the knowledge necessary to maximize project efficiency and create a sense of design cohesion.

OPUS GARZA, ASSOCIATE

PROJECT MANAGER

EDUCATION
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
B.S. Landscape Architecture
Cahuilla Hills Park
City of Palm Desert
North La Quinta L&L Improvements
La Quinta Del Oro
Acacia
Highlands
Quinterra
Rancho Ocotillo
Marbella/Sierra del Rey
Desert Pride
Cactus Flower
X-Park
City of La Quinta
Cove Oasis Trail Improvements
Cove Oasis Restroom
City of La Quinta
Miles Avenue Park Master Plan
Phase I Improvements
Dog Park and Park Fencing
City of Indio
CV Link
Coachella Valley
HRPP Grant Park Renovations - City of Indio
(Included Park Improvements and New Dog Park)
Burr Park
Dr. Carreon Park
Hjorth Park
Station 87 Dog Park
The Living Room
City of Indio
PK1707 Park Renovations - City of Indio
(Included Water Play Restoration
and Play Area Upgrades)
North Jackson Park
South Jackson Park
South Jackson Soccer Park
Cahuilla Park
Yucca Park
Dominguez Park
Miles Avenue Park
Dr. Carreon Park

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

KEY PERSONNEL
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19 PALM DESERT OFFICE 760.777.9131 RIVERSIDE OFFICE 951.782.9335 SAN DIEGO OFFICE 619.415.0095 Mr. Estrada has steadily assumed positions of greater responsibility and leadership. Starting out as a project designer with RHA Landscape Architects-Planners, Inc. in 1994, he is now principal and vice president of Hermann Design Group, Inc.

Jose has been an integral part of Hermann Design Group since 1999, and he heads up our production office in Riverside. He has established a professional aptitude in irrigation and landscape design, and he is able to direct a project at all stages of development. His extensive experience in the preparation of construction documents and field work experience allows for a complete design process from the schematic level to final design. Jose is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish, making him invaluable in the field. This ability to communicate in the field aids in explaining the design thought process, resulting in a more successful installation. Mr. Estrada’s ability to work independently and his attention to follow-through make him a valuable asset to any project team.

Jose has a wide diversity of experience in projects including public works projects, commercial, urban development, golf course development, and institutional projects. He is an experienced designer of LEED-certified projects.

He has provided design services for a large variety of clients throughout Southern California including the cities of Los Angeles, Perris, Menifee, Riverside, Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and Coachella.

SilverRock Venue Site
City of La Quinta
CV Link
Coachella Valley
Rancho Mirage Community Park
Expansion & Amphitheater
City of Rancho Mirage
Indio Sports Park Master Plan
City of Indio
Dr. Carreon Park Improvements
City of Indio
Thermal Community Park Master Plan
Thermal, CA
Mecca Sports Complex
Mecca, CA
University Park
Palm Desert, CA
Legacy Park
Moreno Valley, CA

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

JOSE ESTRADA, VICE PRESIDENT

LEAD IRRIGATION DESIGNER

EDUCATION
Cal Poly Pomona
B.S. Landscape Architecture

KEY PERSONNEL
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CITY OF PALM DESERT

TEAM ORGANIZATION
Chris Hermann

PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE
Francisco Sanchez

SENIOR DESIGNER
Ulices Cisneros

DESIGNER
Opus Garza

PROJECT MANAGER
Cesar Delgado

DESIGNER
Kristin Hermann

MANAGING DIRECTOR
Hermann Design Group can serve the City of Palm Desert efficiently and with an impressive array of knowledge. Our experience, current work in the community, and recognition for outstanding design make us uniquely qualified to assist you. Our management team for this project consists of Chris Hermann, Principal in Charge and Opus Garza Associate/Project Manager. Chris is a licensed landscape architect with 40 years experience and a proven ability to successfully work on projects requiring a multi-disciplinary team approach.

A very important difference between our firm philosophy and many other design teams is principal involvement. Mr. Hermann will be personally involved in all aspects of the project, and Opus Garza will serve as project manager. Jose Estrada will oversee all aspects of irrigation design. The principals are the people you see and talk to - the ones doing the work. This eliminates common communication problems between the City of Palm Desert and the consultant.

Jose Estrada

LEAD IRRIGATION DESIGNER
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SURVEYING,

CIVIL ENGINEERING,

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

ENGINEERING

ARCHITECT

SUBCONSULTANTS
HDG

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

PARKS AND

RECREATION

MANAGEMENT

CONSULTING

SOILS ENGINEER
Pamela Fonseca

DESIGNER/DRAFTSPERSON

GRANT WRITING
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PROJECT TEAM RESUMES

CESAR DELGADO

DESIGNER (RIVERSIDE OFFICE)
Based in the Riverside office, Cesar joined Hermann Design Group as a designer in 2021. Upon graduating from Cal Poly Pomona with a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture, Cesar has exhibited a natural inclination toward producing hand graphics, employing graphic design tools, and developing renderings. With a strong aptitude for artistry and bringing a project’s vision to life, Cesar has made meaningful contributions to the master plan community and multiple housing developments at HDG. Additionally, he is bilingual in Spanish and English.

ULICES CISNEROS

DESIGNER (PALM DESERT OFFICE)
Ulices joined the HDG team as a designer in 2022 with an Associate of Science in Horticulture and a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona. Ulices successfully applies his knowledge of horticulture, acquired through both formal education and direct experience in the landscaping industry, to develop site plans and landscape designs. Prior to joining HDG, he worked as a designer at Ray Martin Design Corp and TKD Landscape Architecture, gaining considerable experience using various software programs such as AutoCAD, LandFX, SketchUp, Lumion, and Adobe Creative Suite. Ulices’ fluency in Spanish and English facilitates communication between HDG and their stakeholders, consultants, and community members.

FRANCISCO SANCHEZ

DESIGNER (PALM DESERT OFFICE)
Joining as a designer in 2020, Francisco quickly proved to be a vital asset to Hermann Design Group. With a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona and a demonstrated proficiency in 3D, color, and perspective renderings, Francisco has contributed to a diverse range of projects at HDG. While focusing primarily on residential design, he also plays a role in supporting project managers and senior designers on municipal projects. Fluent in both Spanish and English, Francisco has enhanced the ability to communicate effectively with Spanishspeaking communities in the Southern California region. Francisco is also a member of The City of Palm Desert Architectural Review Committee.

PAMELA FONSECA

DESIGNER/DRAFTSPERSON (RIVERSIDE OFFICE)
Based in the Riverside office, Pamela recently joined our firm in early December 2023. Upon graduating from Cal Poly Pomona with a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture in 2020, Pamela worked several years as a landscape designer specializing in 3D modeling for a pool contractor in San Dimas. Her passion for designing sustainable and functional landscapes brought her to Hermann Design Group.

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Altum Group Quals

FIRM PROFILE
The Altum Group is a Coachella Valley-based full service consulting firm located offering expertise in civil engineering, surveying, environmental documentation, municipal planning, and urban design. Key markets include private development (residential, commercial, and industrial), parks and recreational planning, subdivision design, renewable energy projects, and infrastructure upgrades. This variety of disciplines allows us to oversee projects from the initial planning stages through to construction. Altum began with a core group of experienced consultants each with decades of experience in providing services to public and private clients. The firm now employs nearly 15 professionals and supporting staff with diverse levels of expertise. Our clients benefit from our team's knowledge as a whole and we are proud to offer direct involvement by a company Director on every project.

Key Services
Altum’s Engineering Team’s technical knowledge and professional experience stretches the gamut of civil engineering services and have managed and designed projects involving housing developments, parks and recreational facilities, educational campuses, roadways, and utilities. Altum’s survey department performs a full array of mapping efforts from legal description interpretation, boundary retracement and establishment to development and design services, including photogrammetry control topography, construction staking, layouts, as-builts, and monitoring. Altum’s environmental team has successfully completed numerous environmental clearance documents together for both private and public clients as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Our Planning team navigated hundreds of projects through the entitlement stage and oversaw approval of some of the most prominent developments in the local area.

Local Presence
The Altum Group is proud to be a Coachella Valley based company headquartered in the City of Palm Desert. Our firm has worked closely with the Planning and Public Works departments of all 11 Cities in the area and we are currently pre-qualified with several of these agencies to provide professional services on an as-needed basis. On staff we have two Planning Commissioners (La Quinta and Cathedral City), a board member with the Coachella Valley Branch of the American Public Works Association, and five graduates of Leadership Coachella Valley. We provide our Clients a thorough understanding of the Coachella Valley and possess unique knowledge of project requirements in the area. 936
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Chief Engineer
Education:

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering,
San Diego State University
Associate of Science Engineering,
College of the Desert
Registrations:

State of California, Registered Civil
Engineer #58394
Qualified SWPPP Developer Qualified
SWPPP Practitioner
Qualifications:

Mr. Bazua has over 25 years of experience in Civil Engineering design. He founded The Altum Group along with Mike Peroni and Doug Franklin in 2009 and is the Chief Engineer for the company. As one of the founding members of The Altum Group, he has been integrally involved with all engineering projects done by the firm. His "hands on" involvement with projects begins with planning-level design through preparation of construction documents for approval. His specific areas of expertise encompass street design, commercial and industrial site design, grading and land development, design of storm drain systems and preparation of hydrologic and hydraulic studies using StormCAD and WSPG software. Mr. Bazua utilizes CAD drafting and design support on all of his project work.

Mr. Bazua is certified as a Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) and Developer (QSD) and inspects projects for compliance with SWPPP requirements. As Altum’s Stormwater Lead, he oversees preparation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) for qualifying Altum projects.

Project Experience:

Classic Club Golf Course and Northstar Development, Palm Desert, CA As Engineer of Record from the beginning of the entitlement phase through completion of construction, Mr. Bazua prepared all improvement plans for the Northstar Development in an unincorporated area of Riverside County near Palm Desert, CA. This project was a 445-acre site which consists of the Classic Club Golf Course (former home of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic tournament), clubhouse and other golf related facilities, future office buildings, retail shopping center with underground parking structures, industrial development, and residential condominiums. The project was processed through the County of Riverside, Coachella Valley Water District (incl. coordination with the Army Corps of Engineers), Caltrans and the Riverside County Flood Control District (RCFCD). Improvement plans prepared by Mr. Bazua include Rough Grading Plans for the Classic Club Golf Course, Precise Grading Plans for the Classic Club Clubhouse and Varner Road Street Improvement Plans.

DSRT Surf Project, Palm Desert, CA
Project Engineer for the design services regarding development of the DSRT Surf Resort within the existing Desert Willow Resort Development in Palm Desert. This unique project involves construction of an artificial wave/surf pool and various recreational facilities including swimming pools, a hotel, casitas, surf shop, tennis courts, and other amenities. The project utilizes proprietary wave technology to create surf-ready waves in a specialized pool. Altum prepared all civil improvement plans for work on the site as well as mapping and coordination to facilitate construction on the 14.65-acre site concept plan. Specific plans prepared by Mr. Bazua include Rough Grading Plans, Utility Plans, Tentative Map, On-Site Hydrology, and the WQMP.

El Paseo Marketplace Project, Palm Desert, CA
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that the approved improvement plans prepared by an engineering firm from out of the area had been over-designed from a hydrology standpoint. Mr. Bazua and the engineering team reviewed the design, reports, and correspondence between the designer and City of Palm Desert and found that an alternative design with a greatly reduced impact to the site could be implemented. Altum presented the alternate design approach and methodology to City of Palm Desert, and it was approved allowing construction to be completed with a new parking lot serving the commercial center. Mr. Bazua’s knowledge of local drainage requirements was critical in identifying portions of the project that were over designed.

Mecca Street Revitalization Project, Riverside County, CA As Engineer of Record, Mr. Bazua, coordinated the overall design effort with Riverside County EDA and Riverside County Transportation Department, including the creation of a master drainage plan and preparation of street improvement plans for all five phases of the Mecca Street Revitalization Project. This project consisted primarily of the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates (PSE’s) for five phases of full-scale street improvement design for approximately 7 miles of streets within the community of Mecca. The scope of services included: safety improvements such as sidewalks, signage, bus turnouts and crosswalks for the Mecca Elementary School; street and pedestrian crossing of the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) involving federal funding; roundabout and entry monument improvements that serve as a gateway to Mecca; curb, gutter and pavement improvements; undergrounding/relocation of utilities; drainage solutions; parkway landscaping and park design; right of way acquisitions; and coordination with key public agencies such as RCTD, EDA, Coachella Valley Water District, Caltrans and the UPRR.

Alessandro Alley, Palm Desert, CA
The Alessandro Corridor Improvements involved an old pedestrian corridor located in the City of Palm Desert, and revitalized it, while bringing storm water quality up to current standards with underground drainage standards. Key improvements proposed by the City included ADA accessibility upgrades, reorientation of several carports, updating lighting for parallel alleyway, and demolition of several walls along the street. As Project Manager and Project Engineer, Mr. Bazua prepared all street improvement and drainage plans for the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency Enhancement Project. He also coordinated work with the City of Palm Desert, Coachella Valley Water District, and various wet and dry utility agencies throughout the project.

Trilogy Club Pickleball and Bocce Courts, La Quinta, CA Mr. Bazua was the Engineer of Record for this project located within the Trilogy Club in La Quinta, Riverside County. He provided final design (civil engineering) services associated with the development of a pickleball court and bocce ball court adjacent to the Trilogy Club House. Specific deliverables included site plan coordination, and precise grading plans.

Desert Christian Academy Elementary Quad/Playground Upgrades, Bermuda Dunes, CA Mr. Bazua served as the Chief Engineer for Altum providing civil engineering services for the project. Desert Christian Academy was proposing hardscape and landscape improvements to an existing quad/playground area on campus.

Specifically, Mr. Bazua prepared the grading and drainage design plans.

Palm Desert Senior Villas on the Green, Palm Desert, CA As Project Engineer, prepared all precise grading and drainage improvement plans for the luxury senior apartment community.

Venezia, Palm Desert, CA
As Project Engineer, Mr. Bazua prepared all street and drainage improvement plans for the Venezia residential project.

Tuscany, Rancho Mirage, CA
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25 Stephen Nieto
Director of Urban Design + Land Development
Education:

Master of Architecture, UCLA
Architecture and Urban Design, 2009
Bachelor of Architecture, California
State Polytechnic University,
Pomona, 2008
National Technological University
Athens, Greece, 2006
Associations:

Palm Springs Art Museum
Advisor to the Buildings + Grounds
Committee, 2024-Current
City of La Quinta Planning
Commissioner, 2019-Current
American Institutes of Architects,
Assoc. 2012-2022
The Urban Land Institute, 2017-
Current
Friends of Park 101, Board of
Directors 2013-2017
Awards:

Palm Springs Life 40rty Under 40rty,
2022
AIA Los Angeles 2x8 Award 2010 and
2008
Qualifications:

Stephen Nieto has extensive experience in international and domestic large-scale master planning, urban design, and architectural projects. His expertise spans both public and private sectors, focusing on creating implementable master plans, mixeduse developments, single-family and multi-family communities with an emphasis on human-scale design, sustainability, and pedestrian-oriented environments. He brings a deep understanding of contextual design and placemaking to each project, ensuring seamless integration with the surrounding urban fabric.

As a land development professional, Stephen has a strong background in entitlements, CEQA, and regulatory approvals. He has successfully navigated complex land use, environmental review, and permitting processes, guiding projects through environmental assessments, agency negotiations, and discretionary approvals. His ability to balance regulatory requirements, stakeholder coordination, and development objectives ensures efficient project execution.

Stephen earned a Master’s degree in Architecture & Urban Design from UCLA in 2009 and has since worked with leading Los Angeles-based design firms, including AECOM and Gensler. In 2017, he joined South West Concepts, a La Quinta-based architecture firm, as a senior designer and project manager for multi-family, retail, and commercial projects. In 2019, he was appointed to the Planning Commission for the City of La Quinta, and in 2020, he joined The Altum Group, where he leads the firm’s Urban Design, Planning, and Environmental practice.

Project Experience:

Parks and Recreational Projects
500-Acre Sports, Entertainment, and Mixed-Use Community Master Plan, Riverside County, CA Mr. Nieto is the lead urban design components for this 500+ acre mixed use master plan located in the heart of the Coachella Valley. This new community is poised to become one of the Coachella Valley’s most dynamic master planned communities in recent time. This family-first destination is planned with a “community first” approach, filled with open space opportunities, pedestrian trails and bike ways, parks, that is anchored with a sports, entertainment, and medical hub. The plan includes a 10,000-seat arena and 14,000-seat indoor sports stadium, home to the desert’s top medical district, 45 acres outdoor sports park, hotels, a neighborhood hospital, ambulatory surgical center, and medical office building. Plans calls for over 3,000 new dwelling units, a town center, resort and hotel uses, outdoor amphitheater, soccer fields, indoor waterpark, and family emporium, which will feature indoor rock climbing, laser tag, bowling and more. 939
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Empire Grand Oasis PAR Exhibits, Indio, CA
Mr. Nieto prepared a number of exhibits for a Pre-Application Review (PAR) for a proposed festival facility in Indio. The Client was seeking approval for a proposed permanent facility that would allow 26 major events and unlimited minor events (possibly less than 200) annually without having to apply for a temporary use permit process every time an event is planned. Altum initially provided Due Diligence services for the project to establish the best approach for the approval process from the County of Riverside. Several figures were required to show the project site and establish a general layout for the events. Altum’s Urban Design team was tasked with creating the overall Site Plan, Proposed Uses, Traffic/Transportation flow patterns, and other relevant images that accompanied the Client’s submittal. 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Bid - University California of Los Angeles (UCLA) Athlete Village, Los Angeles, CA Stephen supported the winning LA2028 Olympic Bid Committee in developing a comprehensive citywide strategy for hosting the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. As the lead urban designer, Stephen developed plans for venue planning, city wide public transportation strategy, bid document planning graphics and branding. University California of Los Angeles has been selected as a key venue cluster and Athlete Village site, Stephen facilitated technical design/planning services and worked with UCLA leadership to deliver a world class Athlete Village.

NBA Clippers Arena/Entertainment Center Master Plan and Feasibility Study, Inglewood, CA Consisting of a 18,000-seat multi-purpose arena of approximately 750,000 SF that will be designed as the most innovative NBA facility ever built, this facility will serve as a flexible entertainment venue. The arena will be supported by a 80,000 SF state-of-the-art training and practice facility along with 50,000 SF of adjoining executive offices, 18,000 SF of an integrated health facility, 3,000 parking spaces, and a fan activation plaza with supporting retail uses. Stephen led a team of planners and landscape architects to develop planning and urban design alternatives to support and promote the development of core operational components, franchise revenue generation, athlete/fan experience, retail uses and public amenities.

Golf Center Village Mixed Use Master Plan, Indio, CA
Planning and conceptual design for an 18-acre mixed-use master plan in Indio, CA. The plan includes a 70 room hotel, 500 person ballroom, restaurants, commercial-flex space, retail uses, plazas, and courtyards. The master plan rethinks parking lot driven retail design by utilizing planning concepts of distributed parking and optimized land use mix to promote a walkable pedestrian friendly environment.

Glamis Specific Plan, Imperial County, CA
Managing a Specific Plan for an area known as “Glamis” located in a remote, unincorporated area in the central-eastern portion of Imperial County. The Glamis area is known as a gathering location for the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) community, with miles of sand dunes and trails utilized by All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), dirt bikes, and other extreme vehicles. The Glamis Specific Plan provides a flexible recreational master plan with a broad range of land uses ranging from recreational, commercial/retail, storage, and entertainment to hospitality, residential, and renewable energy, among others. The Plan attempts to build off the historical Glamis-going experience by providing expanded recreational, commercial, entertainment, and hospitality experiences, yet still complying with County Planning goals by addressing environmental, engineering, commercial, public safety, and aesthetic needs identified during the planning process.

Lectures, Publications, Interviews
 Cal Poly Pomona “Globalization” Conference | Presenter, Panelist  “How bridges help us better understand where we live”, Globe and Mail-Magazine, June 2014  Park 101 Film-Documentary, 2014
 Future Arquitecturas Magazine Vol. 19 + 20 Interactive Architecture, 2009  “8 Ways Los Angeles is Becoming Less Suburban”, KCRW, February 2015  “Capping freeways maybe a way to provide more open space in L.A.”, Los Angeles Times, December 2014  “Aiming High: Finalist for 6th Street Bridge”, KCRW, September 2012  “The Los Angeles River, Cut Loose” Landscape Architecture Magazine 2017 940
760.773.0907 44-489 Town Center Way, Suite D513 Palm Desert, CA 92260 archmca.com McAuliffe & Co. ARCHITECTS partners with creative, forward-thinking clients in the pursuit of unique and original architecture. Our collaborative approach embraces your ideas, objectives, and aspirations. A careful understanding of project requirements and constraints allows us to explore design opportunities specific to you and the spirit of your project. You are integral to the design process and an active partner in our studio. We want to tell your story through form, space, light, and material – through architecture.

McAuliffe & Co. ARCHITECTS is a full-service firm located in Palm Desert, California founded by Michael T. McAuliffe, AIA. Since 2006, our office has been navigating our clients’ projects from inception through construction, operation, and re-imagining. Our clients are public and private. Project types include municipal, commercial, religious, tribal, and custom residential works throughout the inland and desert communities of Southern California.

We take great pride in our commitment to individual client attention and project-tailored services.

McAuliffe & Company has a
strong history of repeat clients
and personal referrals, attesting
to our clients’ experience, our
design approach, and the quality
of our built work.

Our clients include:

City of Rancho Mirage
City of Palm Desert
City of La Quinta
City of Indio
City of Palm Springs
City of El Centro
Desert Recreation District
Coachella Valley Association of
Governments
Coachella Valley Economic
Partnership

INNATE CURIOSITY,

CLIENT-MINDED SOLUTIONS,

AND A STRONG EYE FOR DESIGN

GUIDE OUR EFFORTS
WITH EVERY PROJECT.

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COMPANY INFORMATION
Founding Date: May 06, 2006
Founder: Michael T. McAuliffe, AIA
Legal Form: California S-Corporation
Number of Offices: 1 - Palm Desert, CA
Team: 1 Professional, 1 Administrative
Contract Production Team
Days of Operation: Monday-Friday
Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST

DISCLOSURES
McAuliffe & Company, Inc. is not party to any conditions that may affect our ability to perform the required duties of this project including bankruptcy, pending litigation, planned office closures or mergers.

McAuliffe & Company, Inc. is not aware of any conflicts of interest that may affect our ability to perform the required duties of this project.

CERTIFICATION
McAuliffe & Company, Inc. is not debarred, suspended or otherwise declared ineligible to contract with any other federal, state or local public agency.

OFFICE LOCATION
44-489 Town Center Way, Suite D513
Palm Desert, CA 92260
T: 760.773.0907
www.archmca.com

LICENSURE
Michael T. McAuliffe, AIA
State of California: C27929
State of Washington: 8043
State of Michigan: 43764

INSURANCE
McAuliffe & Company, Inc. maintains the following insurance.

General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence
$2,000,000 aggregate
Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence
Workers Compensation: $1,000,000
Professional Liability: $1,000,000 per claim
$2,000,000 aggregate
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PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Principal, President,
McAuliffe & Company, Inc.,
2006-Present
Principal, Vice-President,
Interactive Design Corporation,
2004-2006, PA 1996-2006
Architectural Review Comm.,
City of Palm Desert,
2013 to Present
Design Review Commissioner,
The Madison Club HOA,
2019 to Present
Design Review Commissioner,
Tradition Community Assoc.
2021 to Present
University of Detroit
School of Architecture, Detroit, Michigan;
Florence & Volterra, Italy
Bachelor of Architecture, 1992
Registered Architect:

State of California, C 27929
State of Washington, 8043
State of Michigan, 43764
National Council of Architectural
Registration Boards,
Record No. 51077
American Institute of Architects,
1996 to Present

PRESIDENT & PRINCIPAL
MICHAEL T. McAULIFFE, AIA
Michael is the Founding Principal and President of McAuliffe & Company, Inc.

He established the Palm Desert based company in 2006 and has been practicing architecture in the Coachella Valley since 1996. He works with public and private clients and engages in a diverse range of project types. These include commercial, civic, hospitality, religious, and private residential works. Client-focused, creative design is the signature common to his work.

Michael enjoys the process of designing for the built environment and has accrued a body of distinctive projects reflective of his versatility and skill. For nearly thirty years, he has collaborated with clients, contractors, consultants, and fellow design professionals in the making of architecture.

SELECTED EXPERIENCE LIST:

Indio Center Stage, Venue + Park Restroom/Storage Building, Indio,CA Indio Sports Park, Restroom + Concessions Building, Indio, CA Gomez Park, Restroom + Concessions Building, El Centro, CA Silver Rock Park, Venue + Park Restroom Building, La Quinta, CA Rancho Mirage Amphitheater, Rancho Mirage, CA
Rancho Mirage Amphitheater Improvements Master Planning, Rancho Mirage, CA Rancho Mirage Fire Station 50 Seismic & Improvements Project, Rancho Mirage, CA Chihuly Enclosure, Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory, Rancho Mirage, CA Rancho Mirage Library AV Booth + Special Collections Display, Rancho Mirage, CA Rancho Mirage Library Annenberg Room Improvements, Rancho Mirage, CA Michael S. Wolfson Park Expansion Master Plan, Rancho Mirage, CA City of Palm Desert Civic Center Lobby Remodel, Palm Desert, CA Burke Historical Office Building, Temecula, CA
Southwest Community Church - Multiple Improvements, Indian Wells, CA City of LaQuinta Public Works & Community Development Programming, La Quinta, CA Agua Caliente Tribal Building, Palm Springs, CA
CVEP Accelerator Campus, Palm Springs, CA
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CENTER STAGE

CITY OF INDIO
Bryan H. Montgomery, City Manager
City of Indio
Indio, CA
T: 760.391.4015
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

McAuliffe & Co. is supporting Hermann Design Group in the development of a new performance park space in the heart of downtown Indio. Improvements include an enclosed park space of about 0.75 acres with a performance platform, landscaping, site amenities, and new restroom and storage building.

Project was completed in 2024.

SEISMIC AND BUILDING IMPROVEMENT
RANCHO MIRAGE FIRE STATION 50
Jesse Eckenroth, Chief of Operations (former Director of Public Works, City of Rancho Mirage) City of Hendersonville
101 Maple Drive North
Hendersonville, TN 37075
T: 615.590.4601
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Seismic enhancement of the existing Fire Station and additional building improvements. These improvements include re-roofing the facility, construction of a Gym addition for fire personnel, ADA upgrades, and ADA parking and path-of-travel improvements.

The design had to accommodate phased improvements and allow for the Fire Department to maintain operations for the full course of construction. Project was completed in 2022

RANCHO MIRAGE AMPHITHEATER IMPROVEMENTS

RANCHO MIRAGE AMPHITHEATER
Ryan Stendell, Director of Public Works
City of Rancho Mirage
69825 Highway 111
Palm Desert, CA 92270
T: 760.770.3224
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Enhancements to the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater facility to further expand the functional, operational and technical capabilities of this venue. Improvements include introduction of an Events Terrace, Commercial Catering Kitchen + support facilities, Production Storage, two featured venue entrances, and miscellaneous platform/house improvements.

The design is based on conceptual expansion work prepared by McAuliffe & Co. & Hermann Design Group.

CURRENT & RECENT CLIENTS
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DESIGN EXPERIENCE - ARCHITECT
Michael McAuliffe, AIA has been practicing architecture in the Coachella Valley and Southern California since 1996 with his professional career beginning in 1992 in Michigan. His nearly 30 years of practice has spanned a variety of project types for both public and private clients in California, Michigan, and Washington. Projects types have included commercial, public works, office buildings, hospitality, religious, and private residential works.

Specific related experience includes:
• Indio Sports Park, Restroom + Concessions Building, Indio, CA (2024 - Present) • Gomez Park, Restroom + Concessions Building, El Centro, CA (2024 - Present) • Thermal Park Kiosko, Desert Recreation District, Thermal, CA (2024 - Present) • Rancho Mirage Amphitheater Improvements, Rancho Mirage, CA (2022-2024) • Rancho Mirage Amphitheater Improvements Master Planning, Rancho Mirage, CA (2019) • Rancho Mirage Amphitheater, Rancho Mirage, CA (2013-2015) • Indio Center Stage, Indio, CA (2021-2023)
• CV Link, Shade Canopies + Restroom Buildings (2015
• Michael S. Wolfson Park Expansion Master Plan, Rancho Mirage CA (2020) • SilverRock Venue Site, Venue + Restroom Building, La Quinta, CA (2018-2019) • La Quinta Civic Center Park (2002-2003)
• Palm Desert Amphitheater, Palm Desert, CA (2001-2002) • Cathedral City Town Square (1996-1998)
(Currently in construction) Indio Sports Park Restroom + Concessions

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Thermal Park Kiosko
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34 University of Chicago, Varsity Soccer Athletic Field, Chicago, IL. New construction of the south campus
outdoor athletic field for varsity soccer and to serve as a multipurpose space to accommodate intramural and club
sport activities.

Chicago Near North Soccer Center, Chicago, IL. New
soccer center completed in two phases. The first phase
included an air-supported structure, temporary facilities, site lighting and utilities. The second phase included a newly constructed 2-story building with green roof.

Naperville Yard Sports Complex, Naperville, IL. Groundup 103,000-square-foot indoor sports facility.

Sparta Sports Dome, Crown Point Sportsplex, Crown
Point, IN. New 120,000-square-foot indoor athletic
dome.

Tanglewood Ice Rink and Sports Pad, Arlington Heights,
IL. New refrigerated ice skating rink and concrete sports pad for residential community.

Southeast Missouri State University Houck Stadium,
Cape Girardeau, MO. Stadium lighting redesign.

Pullman Community Center, Chicago, IL. Ground-up
facility with three full-sized indoor multi-sport fields for baseball, soccer, and lacrosse.

Missouri State University Plaster Stadium, Springfield, MO. Stadium lighting redesign.

Eagle Brook Country Club, Geneva, IL. Remodel of 17,450 square feet including fitness rooms, banquet rooms, bar and grill, foyer, lobby and outdoor patio.

Barrington Hills Country Club, Barrington, IL.

Renovation of the country club.

Mission Springs Soccer Park, Desert Hot Springs, CA.

New construction of a multiple soccer fields and park
area with sports and pathway lighting.

Freedom Park, Palm Desert, CA. New construction of a
multiple baseball and soccer fields, concession and
restroom buildings, and park area with sports and
pathway lighting.

Colonel Paige Middle School – Soccer Fields, La Quinta, CA. New construction of a multiple soccer fields with
sports lighting.

White Water Park, Cathedral City, CA. New construction
of a baseball field, concession and restroom building, and park area with sports and pathway lighting.

White Water Park, Rancho Mirage, CA. Renovation of an
existing park with area and pathway lighting, and
amphitheater.

Marshall Park, San Gabriel, CA. New construction of a
baseball field, basketball courts, concession and
restroom building, and park area with sports and
pathway lighting.

Miles Avenue Park, Indio, CA. New construction of a
soccer fields with park area with sports and pathway
lighting.

Lyons Park, Banning, CA. New construction of a multiple soccer fields, concession and restroom building, and park area with sports and pathway lighting.

City of La Quinta Sports Complex, La Quinta, CA.

Renovation of the existing multiple baseball field sports lighting.

SPORTS & RECREATION
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35 Victor Leon, P.E., LEED AP
Principal / Electrical

EDUCATION
College of the Desert, Engineering, Palm Desert, CA

REGISTRATIONS
Licensed Professional Engineer in Arizona and California (No. E23782) LEED Accredited Professional

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Palm Springs Downtown Park, Palm Springs, CA. Redevelopment of a 2-acre community park. Scope of work includes electrical power and lighting for the main park and public restrooms to facilitate normal and special event requirements, as well as power for all signage throughout the park. Additionally, mechanical exhaust systems for new restrooms and storage rooms, as well as plumbing for restroom fixtures and hot/cold water systems were designed.

Mission Springs Park, Desert Hot Springs, CA. The project included the electrical engineering for a 12.5-acre soccer sports park which included parking lot lighting, pathway lighting, and sports field lighting. An electrical service with distribution to serve the concession building and all lighting.

Laguna Beach Village Entrance, Laguna Beach, CA. Renovations to the existing entrance of Laguna Beach Village. The project included landscape/aesthetic enhancement; parking and circulation improvements; enhancement of pedestrian and bicycle connectivity; historic digester exterior improvements; and median improvements. The electrical scope of work included a new electrical service that served the entire site; lighting design for the parking lot, walkways, and landscape area; power distribution for amenity buildings.

Downtown Palm Canyon Road, Master Lighting Plan, Palm Springs, CA.

Renovation of the existing streetscape and landscape lighting.

Jackson Street Median Island Improvements, Indio, CA. New electrical and lighting design for median island landscape areas.

Palm & Pierson Streetscape Improvements, Desert Hot Springs, CA. New electrical and lighting design for streetscape, landscape and intersection areas.

Tahquitz Median Island Improvements, Palm Springs, CA. New electrical and lighting design for median island landscape areas.

White Water Park, Rancho Mirage, CA. The project included the electrical engineering for a 6-acre park which included general lighting, sports lighting and pathway lighting. An electrical service with distribution to serve the restroom buildings and sports lighting. Pathway lighting was designed with off-grid photovoltaic (PV) lighting.

BACKGROUND
Victor’s extensive portfolio
demonstrates his proficiency in
providing electrical engineering and
lighting design services across a
wide variety of projects. He assumes
a leadership role in strategically
planning and selecting electrical
and lighting systems for these
endeavors, showcasing his expertise
in these critical areas. Victor is
known for his proactive coordination
across multiple disciplines,
ensuring seamless collaboration
and maintaining stringent quality
control over all projects. As
Principal, Victor excels in project
management, providing valuable
mentoring to his team, and driving
business development initiatives.

His dedication to cultivating and
nurturing client relationships is
evident as he consistently exceeds
expectations in design excellence
and project delivery.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
5 years with RTM
25 years total

MARKET EXPERTISE
Parks & Recreation
Municipal
Multi-Family
Healthcare

CONTACT
[email protected]
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36 Petra Geosciences is a geotechnical and environmental consulting firm founded in 1975 as Earth Research Associates and incorporated in 1988 as Petra. Our workforce consists of an interdisciplinary group of professionals including licensed engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, hydrogeologists, technicians, and administrative support staff. Our current geographical focus is throughout southern California. Petra is the Design Geotechnical Engineer of Record for the CV Link Project, we have past and current projects with the Desert Recreation District, and we have a Contract with the City of Cathedral City to provide On-Call Geotechnical Engineering and Testing Services. Our projects in have ranged from: single lot, roads, pipelines, pump stations, energy, and geohazards evaluations and geotechnical design for projects up to 2400 acres in size.

Services
Geotechnical
• Geotechnical Feasibility Studies
• Geotechnical Investigations
• Forensic Studies
• Fault Investigations
• Seismic/Liquefaction Analysis
• Rock Excavatability
• Earthquake Engineering
• Foundation Evaluations
• Soil-Structure Interaction
• Soil Improvement/ Stabilization
• Slope Stability Analysis
• Pavement Design
• Drainage/Seepage Studies
• Geotechnical Instrumentation
• Field Permeability Testing
• Geologic Hazard Reconnaissance
• Hydrogeologic Investigations
• Landslide Evaluations
• Landfill Services
• Earthwork Construction Observation and Testing
• Third-Party and Agency Review Services
• Environmental
Environmental
• Phase I and II Assessments
• Soil and Groundwater Sampling
• Preliminary Endangerment Assessments
• Human Health Risk Assessments
• Remedial Action and Site Closure Documentation
• Underground Storage Tank Investigation and
Removal
• Methane History Studies/Investigations/
Mitigation Plans
• Construction and Municipal Storm Water Services
• Litigation Support
• Regulatory Compliance
• Remedial Action Workplans
Contact
Alan Pace, PG, CEG
Senior Associate Geologist
Petra Geosciences, Inc.
42-240 Green Way, Suite E
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Cell: (760) 250-9747
[email protected]
www.petra-inc.com
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Palm Springs to Coachella
Alta Planning for Coachella Valley Associated Governments (CVAG) Contact
Michael Rose, PLA, ASLA | Vice President
Alta Planning + Design, Inc.
711 SE Grand Avenue
Portland, OR 97214
Office: 503.230.9862
Direct: 503.200.3273
[email protected]
Project Duration: November 2014 to Present
Petra Geosciences is the Geotechnical Engineer of Record for The Coachella Valley Link Project (CV Link).

CV Link consists of the proposed construction of a new transportation pathway for Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV) and bicycles to traverse the Coachella Valley. The proposed alignment is approximately 50 miles in length. Work consists of construction of new pavement sections along the tops of the levees for the Whitewater River. Numerous under crossings of existing bridge structures are planned.

Approximately 20 potential bridge sites were considered. The project is federally funded and administered through the Caltrans local assistance program.

As part of Petra’s work, we collected and reviewed over 100 existing geotechnical reports along the project alignment and utilized this information to provide a comprehensive environmental review evaluation report. The environmental report was utilized by the project environmental consultant in preparing the project EIR. Petra has provided extensive background geological research and analysis for evaluating foundation feasibility and construction requirements at 20 proposed bridge sites. At most of the sites an initial limited subsurface field investigation was conducted to further refine the feasibility and determine seismic design parameters likely to control each site. Results of the feasibility evaluation were utilized by the client to help designate bridges to be constructed within Phase I or Phase II of the project.

At the Phase I bridge sites Petra has conducted design level subsurface field investigations. Field investigations included drilling to depths up to 100 feet with truck mounted and limited access drilling equipment. At sites prone to liquefaction CPT soundings were also conducted. Foundation reports for the bridges were provided. And Petra conducted field investigations associated with the earthwork and pavements for the pathway throughout the alignment from Palm Springs to Coachella. Petra provided earthwork, sub-grade preparation, and concrete pavement design recommendations. Coordinated with local utility agencies to avoid conflicts. Obtained encroachment permits from seven agencies, including flood control and several tribal agencies. Provided analysis and engineering of foundations to resist high seismic forces, and to provide cost effective structures to support the project. 951
38 Project Name: Oasis Park
Location: Oasis, Coachella Valley
Client: Desert Recreation District
Client Contact Name: Troy Strange
Client Contact Email: [email protected]
Client Contact Phone:760-285-0547
Services/Scope:

The project consists of the construction of a Park Site that includes a soccer field, basketball court, running track, bus shelter, and various other site improvement. Petra reviewed the geotechnical investigation report and accepted the recommendation and assumed the engineer of record. Our services during construction included geotechnical observation and testing during construction and as-needed geotechnical engineering consultation.

Project Name: North Shore Oasis Park
Location: North Shore, Coachella Valley
Client: Desert Recreation District
Client Contact Name: Troy Strange
Client Contact Email: [email protected]
Client Contact Phone:760-285-0547
Services/Scope:

Petra Was the Geotechnical Engineer during design of the North Shore Park for the Desert Recreation District. The Site comprised 5 acres located north of 70th Avenue. Proposed development of the property includes a shaded pavilion, restrooms, soccer field, skate plaza, sport court, playground, splash pad, walking path, and parking.

Project Name: Rancho Mirage Community Park
Location: Rancho Mirage
Client: City of Rancho Mirage
Client Contact Name: Dusty Knapp (retired)
Client Contact Email: D <[email protected]>
Client Contact Phone: 760-578-6573
Services/Scope:

Petra provided geotechnical engineering services for the design for the improvements of the Rancho Mirage Community Park. The improvements project consisted of a 2030 square-foot stage and associated building and the addition of pickleball courts. Petra continued providing geotechnical services through the construction of the project.
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39 PROS CONSULTING INFORMATION

PALM DESERT, CA PARK MASTER PLAN
PROS Consulting Firm Profile
PROS Consulting is a small firm with a big presence in the field of management consulting for public entities and non-profit organizations. With a small team of highly professional and experienced consultants, PROS is a flexible firm that is agile to the evolving dynamics of the social, economic, and political environments our clients operate in. PROS is among only a small handful of firms that have tremendous experience in the field as practitioners and have become nationally recognized for helping to shape and further transform the industry of parks and recreation. The full name and location of the office that will be working on this project are:

Full Legal Company Name: PROS Consulting, Inc.

Years in Business: 27 (formed in 1995)
Contact Information:35 Whittington Dr., Suite 300
Brownsburg, Indiana 46112
P: 877.242.7760; F: 877.242.7761
Contact: Leon Younger, President; 317.679.5615
[email protected]
Areas of Focus
Management consulting and planning services offered by PROS span the full spectrum of planning needs for public agencies, and are grouped into the following practice areas:
• Feasibility Studies and Business Planning – completed over 200 feasibility studies and business plans, often counseling our clients on how they can shape their projects and their vision around the reality of what is feasible and sustainable.
• Operations, Maintenance and Organizational
Development – completed over 450 plans that involved
operations, programming, maintenance and organizational development components.
• Financial Planning and Management – PROS is most renowned for providing the most innovative and proven methods for financial planning and management in the public sector with direct experience with over 150 proven ways to fund public parks, facilities and park systems. • Strategic Planning – completed over 80 strategic plans for cities, counties, park districts and state agencies to help them become established in their market or to reposition themselves.
• Needs Assessment – completed over 250 needs assessments as a precursor of doing a Master Plan, Strategic Plan or Feasibility Study. We will perform a comprehensive parks, facilities and program needs assessment that helps identify importance and unmet needs for a variety of facilities / amenities and programs. • Master Planning – completed over 250 master plans for parks and park systems that have been successfully implemented and driven over $5 billion worth of capital investment. 953
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PALM DESERT, CA PARK MASTER PLAN
New Braunfels, TX Sports Complex Economic Feasibility Study (2016)

NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS
In 2016, PROS Consulting was hired by the City of New Braunfels to evaluate the concept of developing a sports complex to attract large, regional and multi-state events. The direction set by New Braunfels was to identify opportunities and demand generators that could positively impact the region economically from sports related activities and the type of facilities that provide the greatest economic impact.

Market characteristics were evaluated that included
demographic/economic data, accessibility, income levels of targeted groups, other tourism related reports, competition assessment of other sport related facilities in the region (100-
mile radius) and the type of programs and events
they provide. It was recognized that there will be
some teams and participants who will travel more
than 100 miles for events especially when an
event is a national tournament. Additionally, the
project has engaged the hotel and retail industry,
the economic development community and local
and regional sports providers throughout the
process.

The final results of the study determined if a large
indoor sports facility and/or an outdoor sports complex, located within New Braunfels, will provide the best opportunity for economic development within the sports tourism market.

Client Reference: Ms. Stacey Laird-Dicke, Director of Parks and Recreation, City of New Braunfels, Texas 110 Golf Course Road, New Braunfels, TX 78130; 830.221.4350; [email protected] 2015 Inventory - Facilities
Meet Standard/
Need Exists
Meet Standard/
Need Exists
OUTDOOR AMENITIES:

Diamond, Baseball(Teen/Adult) 1.00 field per 15,000 Need Exists 4 Sites(s) Need Exists 6 Sites(s) Diamond, /Softball/Baseball(Youth) 1.00 field per 4,000 Need Exists 2 Sites(s) Need Exists 7 Sites(s) Diamond, Softball (Adult) 1.00 field per 15,000 Need Exists 2 Field(s) Need Exists 4 Field(s) Rectangle Fields (Soccer, Lacrosse, Rugby) 1.00 field per 5,000 Need Exists 5 Field(s) Need Exists 10 Field(s) Rectangle Fields Football (Youth) 1.00 field per 40,000 Meets Standard - Field(s) Need Exists 0 Field(s) 2015 Facility Standards 2025 Facility Standards
Recommended Service
Levels
Additional
Facilities/
Amenities Needed
Additional Facilities/
Amenities Needed
Sports Complex Attractions
Baseball/Softball
Diamond
Soccer Field
Football Field
Basketball Court
Volleyball Court
Tennis Court
Swimming/Wave
Pool
Golf CoursePlayground
Picnic Area
Pavilion/Gazebo
Concession
Restrooms
Water Fountain
Skate Park
Dog Park
Batting Cage
Bullpens
Indoor Training
Facility
Walking Trail
Hiking TrailBiking Trail
Fitness Equipment
Free WiFi
Weston Soccer Fields X X X
Huber Ranch X X X X
NCFD Farm Club X X X X X X
Schertz Soccer Complex X X
Peyton Fields X X X X X
Seguin Little League Complex X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Gary Sports Complex X X X
South Texas Area Regional (STAR) Soccer Complex X X X X Fischer Softball Complex X X X X X X X X X X X
Jumbo Evans Sports Park X X X X X X X X
Five Mile Dam Soccer Complex X X X X X X
Koger Stokes Softball Complex X X X X X X X X X X X X
Buda Sportsplex X X X X X X X X X
Kennedy Softball Complex X X X X X X X
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PALM DESERT, CA PARK MASTER PLAN
Gilbert, AZ Regional Park Business Plan (2016)

GILBERT, ARIZONA
In 2015, PROS Consulting was hired by the Town of Gilbert to create a business plan for a Regional Park with a 17-field sports complex to attract local, regional and state-wide events. The direction set by Gilbert was to identify opportunities and demand generators that could positively impact the Town economically from sports related activities and the type of facilities that provide the greatest economic impact.

Market characteristics were evaluated that included
demographic/economic data, accessibility, income levels of targeted groups, other tourism related reports, competition assessment of other sport related facilities in the region (100- mile radius) and the type of programs and events they provide. It was recognized that there will be some teams and participants who will travel more than 100 miles for events. Additionally, the project has engaged the economic development community and local sports providers throughout the process.

The final results of the study were presented and adopted by the Gilbert Town Council in July 2016.

Owner/Client Name Contact: Mr. Rod Buchanan, Former Director of Parks and Recreation now in Buckeye, AZ as Community Services Director; 623.349.6302; [email protected] 955
42 A. QUALIFICATIONS
B&A is a full-service Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) providing comprehensive grant consulting services.

Founded in 2000, we have over 20 years of experience providing strategic grant research, grant writing, and grant management services to municipal government entities, such as cities and towns, and regional public agencies, including water districts and councils of governments. With offices in southern California and Texas and a staff of over 30 professionals working remotely across the United States, B&A has grant experience in all areas of municipal government, including Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Transportation, Economic Development, Public Health, Public Safety/Fire, and Water, to name a few.

Mission. Our mission is to serve our clients with the highest quality, full spectrum of grant support services to enable our clients to identify, pursue, and deliver programs that develop and improve the communities in which they live. Our mission statement is:

We serve our clients with premier grant solutions that improve the quality of life for our communities.

Licensing. While licensing is not required for grant consultants, B&A believes in maintaining and promoting professional standards. Our memberships include the Grant Professionals Association (GPA), the National Grants Management Association (NGMA), and the American Grant Writers Association (AGWA). B&A holds to, and maintains, the code of ethics promoted by these organizations.

B&A’S EXPERIENCE
B&A has written more than 2,200 grant applications in the past 20 years, winning over $1.5 billion for our clients. Separately, we have managed and reported hundreds of grant agreements comprised of over $600 million in grant funds.

The best testament of our grant writing expertise is the variety of agencies to which we have submitted highly successful grant applications on behalf of our clients. Table 1 summarizes the funding that B&A has secured from various funding agencies.

Table 1
Summary of B&A Grant Agency and Program Experience (Not Comprehensive) Funding Agency Applications
Submitted Awarded Funds
Federal
Congressionally Directed Spending 56 $7,994,525
U.S. Department of Agriculture 22 $8,409,700
U.S. Department of Defense 2 $567,000
U.S. Department of Energy 19 $3,769,619
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43 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 25 $13,805,765 U.S. Department of Homeland Security 111 $57,572,550
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 19 $16,534,380 U.S. Department of Justice 35 $5,830,848
U.S. Department of Labor 6 $960,814
U.S. Department of the Interior 114 $35,790,843
U.S. Department of Transportation 175 $358,361,419
U.S. Economic Development Administration 22 $17,045,901 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 21 $678,200
Regional Agencies
Air Quality Management Districts 56 $11,279,495
Water Districts 6 $1,260,750
Councils of Governments/Metro Planning
Organizations
103 $50,432,407
Transportation Agencies 129 $97,307,084
Foundations and Private Entities 133 $2,765,088

RECENT GRANT AWARDS
B&A has a proven track record, winning over 46% of client grant applications annually—far exceeding the typical 5–20% funding rate for most programs. Our expertise in grant programs, daily research, and guidance on “go” or “no-go” decisions ensures alignment with agency funding priorities. B&A helps clients stay informed about relevant grants, pursue appropriate opportunities, and manage reporting and close-out requirements for awarded grants.

Table 2 provides a snapshot of a few of our recent wins.

Table 2
Sample of Recent B&A Grant Wins
Funding Agency Grant Program Client Name Project Award
Date
Awarded
Funds
Federal Awards
U.S. Department of
Transportation
Advanced
Transportation
Technology and
Innovation
City of Pomona
Pomona
Emerging
Transportation
Technologies
2024 $10,621,872
U.S. Department of
Transportation
Low or No
Emission
Program
Omnitrans
Omnitrans sbX
Green Line Zero
Emission Buses,
Charging
Infrastructure,
and Workforce
2024 $8,447,218
957
44 Development
Project
U.S. Department of
Transportation
Safe Streets and
Roads for All City of Riverside
City of Riverside
Neighborhood
Safety
Investment
Project
2024 $7,448,000
Pipeline and
Hazardous
Materials Safety
Administration
Natural Gas
Distribution
Infrastructure
Safety and
Modernization
Long Beach
Utilities
Department
Long Beach
Natural Gas
Pipeline
Replacement and
Leak Detection
Implementation
Project
2024 $6,806,640
Federal Emergency
Management
Agency (FEMA)
Staffing for
Adequate Fire
and Emergency
Response
(SAFER)
City of Montclair Hiring
Firefighters 2024 $691,129
Bureau of
Reclamation
Water & Energy
Efficiency Grant
Program
Lugert-Altus
Irrigation District
Ozark Canal
Conversion
Project (Phase 1)
2023 $5,000,000
Federal Railroad
Administration
Railroad Crossing
Elimination Grant
Program
City of Banning
Hargrave Grade
Separation
Planning Project
2023 $2,800,000
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PROJECT INITIATION
It is our understanding that the design considerations will include, but are not limited to the following list of facilities and features such as:
• Adequate Off-Street Parking
• On-site way-finding signage and off-site signage
directing residents and visitors to the park
• On-site and off-site active transportation
elements (hardscape, sidewalks, bike racks,
bike fix-it stations, bike paths)
• Connections, both vehicular and pedestrian, to
adjacent developments
• Trash Facilities
• Lighting Design
• Restrooms
• Shade
• Picnic Facilities
• Drinking Fountains
• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
• Youth Playground Facilities
• Sports Facilities
• Pickleball Courts
• Exercise Equipment
• Splash Pads
• Public Art
• Botanical and/or Community Gardens
• Maintenance Yard/Facilities

HOVLEY SOCCER PARK - SOCCER FIELDS / LANDSCAPE / PLAYGROUND • Soccer Field Layout Adjustment
• Irrigation Redesign
• Landscape: Shrub redesign or replace in kind, tree assessment for new or more, shade in the fields. • Playground: New fall surface, new playground equipment, new exercise stations, precise grades needed for new drains or new playground equipment if going in the same location.

HOMME ADAMS PARK – PARKING/ SHADE STRUCTURE/RESTROOM/PARK FURNITURE • Base, boundary, elevations
• Parking: Civil work needed for layout, ADA requirements/path of travel • Shade Structure: Manufacturer, structural, color scheme • Restroom, utilities, water/sewer
• Park Furniture: Manufacturer, benches, tables, ADA considerations, BBQ, trash receptacles UNIVERSITY PARK – PLAYGROUND
• Explore options for new playground equipment, possible new layout, new shade, or staying in existing shade configuration.

WASHINGTON CHARTER – PLAYGROUND
• Explore options for new layout and new playground equipment.

RANDALL HENDERSON TRAILHEAD – PARKING/SHADE STRUCTURE/RESTROOM/PARK FURNITURE • Base, boundary, elevations, ADA requirements/path of travel • Parking: Layout, ADA requirements, civil needs
• Shade Structure: Manufacturer, structural, color scheme • Restroom, utilities, water/sewer
• Park Furniture: manufacturer, benches, tables, ADA, BBQ, trash receptacles FREEDOM PARK – PLAYGROUND
• Explore options for new layout and new playground equipment. 961
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IRONWOOD PARK – SHADE STRUCTURE/ WATER FEATURE
• Shade structure; massive existing, redesign for more shade, palm tree swap for canopy trees? • Water feature design will be for a cooling element rather than interactive, civil engineering for water/ sewer existing conditions.

A. Project Kick-off Meeting
The project team and City staff will meet to review project scope, programming, budgets, and design objectives to gain further understanding of the community needs and workshop process requirements.

We will discuss the vision and schedule, identify opportunities, and discuss constraint information that might affect development/redevelopment of the project site. A written summary will be prepared for staff after the meeting.

B. Site Visits
The consultant team and City staff will review the project sites and prepare a summary of options and ideas for each site with specific notes concerning the conditions of the sites and existing opportunities and constraints. This on-the-ground, active participation, of not only the design team, but also the client team, provides a wealth of information regarding the options available.

C. Data Collection
Review of existing conditions and adjacent land uses, research and data collection will be undertaken during this task.

We will review previously prepared surveys and mapping for the project sites provided by the City.

This includes field staff completing a site visit to collect current data of the project site and surrounding areas to verify location of monuments, roadways, and visual utilities We will coordinate with the City to obtain available digital and hard-copy work for the project prepared to date. We will review said data (e.g., topographic maps, utility maps, etc.) and provide the City with recommendations for additional studies or preliminary work which may need to be performed.

The team will concentrate on a review of the physical limitations and opportunities of the sites including drainage, existing vegetation, existing utilities, external influences, parking and access needs, pedestrian and vehicular circulation requirements, and the relationship of adjacent developments.

D. Aerial Topographic Survey - Optional
We will contract with a licensed photogrammetrist to provide 1”=40’ scale aerial mapping for the project site. Said mapping will have 1’ contours and 0.1’ spot elevations. The digital aerial topography will be accurate so that 90% of all contours will be within half the contour interval and the spot elevations will be within one-quarter the contour interval. The horizontal accuracy of 90% of planimetric features shall be better than 1/30th of an inch at the mapping scale. The task includes providing the required office support, setting control and the aerial premarks as required by the photogrammetrist subconsultant.

Additional field and office time is provided to supplement the aerial and provide more detailed “tie-in” information for preliminary and final design. Additional information may include, but is not limited to, edge of pavement/curb and sidewalk elevations, location of above ground utilities, and other features which are directly adjacent to the project site. Consultant will prepare a digital topography file (AutoCAD format) which includes the site with overlap, including adjacent street frontage. 962
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E. Base Sheets
We will develop base sheets of the project areas at an appropriate scale for master planning the project.

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PLAN
The HDG team will work with staff to develop outreach and engagement strategies that will elicit valuable information needed to inform the park designs. Engagement will be driven by a Public Engagement Plan based on the TIERS (Think, Initiate, Engage, Review, Shift) framework detailed by the Institute for Local Government to effectively identify and incorporate the public’s ideas and recommendations. The City of Palm Desert’s website https://www.engagepalmdesert.com/ will be incorporated, where possible.

As a means of securing the widest possible reach and participation, we will plan and facilitate a series of stakeholder and community meetings to garner input and determine the location and priorities for design.

These meetings will serve as an opportunity to distribute printed material and answer questions from the public.

We will interact with and make regular presentations to the City’s Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council to ensure leadership has all available data necessary for making a thoughtful decision on the project. A final Public Engagement Report will summarize the findings from this process.

GOALS:
• Develop a custom plan to generate public participation and solicit constructive feedback on site location and park design
• Assess effectiveness of engagement efforts and course correct as necessary • Create community awareness and excitement, garnering buy-in for continued participation in the process
• Effectively convey the public’s vision for the new park to the design team • Gather input from the public on a name for the park
TIERS FRAMEWORK:

THINK
Kick-off Meeting
Meet with City staff to establish agreed upon scope of work and timeline. Discuss the City’s narrative and preferred meeting style and locations, identify stakeholders, and determine preferred methods and language components of outreach.

INITIATE
Public Engagement Plan
Using all sources of input and knowledge of industry best practices, develop an engagement plan with recommended strategies and communication tools as well as a detailed timeline that provides a comprehensive road map, guiding engagement with all residents. The plan will utilize the TIERS framework, emphasizing different styles of meetings and allowing us to course-correct as necessary. 963
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Key Messages
Create talking points for those who speak to the media or public.

Website
Create a project web page to inform stakeholders of progress and provide key information, including meetings, a videotaped meeting-to-go for those who can’t attend, a map, infographics, and timeline.

Printed Outreach Materials
Develop targeted outreach materials, including mailers, brochures, signage, FAQs, and other collateral to communicate about meetings and other opportunities for feedback in a clear and straightforward manner.

Translation services will be provided.

Social Media
We will assist the City with content and visuals, including meeting notices, videos, and renderings, for use on the City’s Facebook page.

ENGAGE
Outreach Meetings
Facilitate public meetings to educate residents and gather their input on the project. Meetings will be promoted through social media, flyers, email, and advertising. At least two (2) community meetings will be held.

Meeting Program
In consultation with staff, HDG will develop the program and presentation for the outreach meetings as well as sign-in sheets, signage, etc.

REVIEW
Updates
We will provide regular progress updates to City staff, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the City Council throughout the engagement process. We will evaluate the success of outreach to determine what is working and what can be improved upon. Communications will be conducted at in-person meetings and presentations, via email, and through our project management system.

Public Engagement Report
We will produce a formal report recording all public and stakeholder engagement efforts and results. The report will detail and analyze public feedback, including a list of preferred amenities. The report will be presented to the City’s Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council for their input.

SHIFT
Follow-up Survey
A follow-up survey will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the campaign and pivot outreach as needed. We will recommend any necessary changes to City staff for final determination by the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council.
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COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
Design Workshop #1
Using images of the parks in an aerial view, we will introduce the project goals and describe the site in a community meeting in Palm Desert. We will gather names and email addresses and provide an opportunity to utilize Survey Monkey, a technology used to conduct surveys and analyze data. We will provide an assortment of sports park and recreational amenities for the community to select from. This data will be compiled into a master list for reference during the conceptual planning phase.

Design Workshop #2
We will illustrate three (3) conceptual plans that reflect their input from the survey data and allow the public to comment. The outcome of this meeting will be to refine the direction for a conceptual plan.

All three (3) design options will be data-driven to varying extents. This information will be included in the presentation of each design option.

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT REPORT
We will document input from all engagement meetings. This information will be compiled and analyzed in a Public Engagement Report to derive data upon which design decisions will be based. We will provide a report to the City summarizing public engagement methods, events, and outcomes.

The Public Engagement Report is anticipated to be presented at a City Council meeting approximately three (3) months from the contract start date. This report will provide a list of amenities that are needed at the park based on analysis of public engagement data. Input from the City Council will dictate whether additional public engagement is needed, or the Consultant may move forward with the final design.

PRELIMINARY PLANNING

CONCEPTUAL PLANS
We will prepare conceptual plans that illustrate the scale and relationship of the park area utilizing input from the community and City on the type and quantity of sports field and park amenities desired. The plans will illustrate options for vehicular access, pedestrian access, field layout, spectator seating, restrooms/ concession areas, and other park amenities. We will provide renderings of the park features that meets the established community needs and is welcoming, inviting, and enjoyable for a variety of users. The design plans developed during this task will be of presentation quality and will include colored graphic representations of the proposed park site improvements.

We will work to identify the recommended core programs for the site. This will include key activities and programs for both adult and youth participants as well as the potential size of the core program, and market positioning. This information will be presented in a Visioning Session with the appropriate participants to finalize a recommended program plan from which the operational and finance plan will be created. The outcome of this task will be used to establish performance and management/partnership alternatives.
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A. Preliminary Exhibits
We shall prepare preliminary exhibits for City review as follows:
• Conceptual layout of the overall park depicting landscaping areas, sight lines, viewing, and pedestrian areas,
• Refine and adjust the location of park amenities, and • Include choices for trees, shrubs, and hardscape, and will address issues such as cost, maintenance, sustainability, and image.

B. Final Conceptual Plan
After reviewing the conceptual plan and exhibits with the City, we will make refinements and create a color-rendered master plan. The final conceptual design plan will facilitate and support both the surrounding community and regional needs. This includes a thorough understanding of the current and planned regional park facilities and related amenities in the Coachella Valley.

C. Site Plan
We will prepare a calculated site plan for the proposed project in digital (AutoCAD) format. Said plan will be based on a conceptual site plan or site layout and building footprints provided by the Architect.

We will confirm building setbacks, vehicular and pedestrian accessibility, hardscape layout, preliminary utility layout, and preliminary grading, drainage, and on-site retention (if any).

One (1) round of review and adjustments based on City comments will be included. Upon Client approval of the preliminary site plan, we will prepare a dimensioned Site Plan Exhibit, to scale, identifying building locations/setbacks, roads, and internal parking/circulation, property lines and easements, tabulations, and other required site information. The Site Plan Exhibit will be used by the entire design team in completing the entitlement documents package. One (1) round of review and minor revisions are included based on Agency comments.

D. Soil Testing
Geotechnical services are intended to provide information for use in the design and construction of the proposed park facilities along with recommendations for the construction of the associated site improvements. We will perform the following services:

Coordinate with the local underground utility locating service (Underground Service Alert) to obtain an underground utility clearance before starting our subsurface investigation.

Review available published geotechnical literature and maps.

Drill 3 to 5 Hollow stem Auger borings to an anticipated depth of on the order of 10 to 65 feet below the existing ground surface. Collect soil samples to determine subsurface soil conditions and depths to groundwater, if any. The borings will be backfilled with soil cuttings.

Collect representative bulk and/or undisturbed soil samples for laboratory analysis.

Perform laboratory testing of selected soil samples to evaluate their engineering characteristics. Testing will include determination of in-situ and maximum dry density, in-situ and optimum moisture content, soluble sulfate and chloride content, soil pH, and minimum resistivity. 966
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Prepare a geotechnical report presenting the results of our evaluation and recommendations for the proposed development in general conformance with the 2022 California Building Code (2022 CBC) and in accordance with applicable local jurisdictional requirements.

A horticultural soils analysis will be performed during the site survey and research phase.

E. Preliminary Grading and Drainage Exhibit
Based on the client approved site plan, we will prepare a preliminary grading and drainage analysis in support of the preferred preliminary site plan. A site specific geotechnical report or update letter (to be provided by client) will be required.

Said report should be comprehensive and include the following items/recommendations at a minimum:
site borings, building pad preparation, foundations and flatwork, soil characteristics for earthwork (shrinkage, subsidence and over-excavation), paving sections, corrosion protection for concrete, and site specific percolation testing for storm water retention requirements. A preliminary analysis of earthwork (assumed to be minor) is also included.

We will prepare the Preliminary Grading and Drainage Exhibit which will illustrate overall site grading with horizontal and vertical relationship to adjoining buildings/property. The plan may identify setbacks; proposed site improvements including building structures; building pad elevations, surface grades, street geometry with grades and elevations, cross sections, slopes, drainage patterns and on-site retention/detention and/or flood routing (if any); parking lot/hardscape; ADA access and driveways.

The preliminary grading and drainage exhibit will be submitted as part of the entitlement documents package and will be used as the basis for a final grading plan. One (1) round of review and minor revisions are included based on Agency comments.

F. Preliminary On-Site Hydrology Report
We will prepare a preliminary on-site hydrology analysis to confirm drainage paths, preliminary pipe sizes and size of retention areas (if any). A Preliminary On-Site Hydrology Report may be prepared based on agency requirements and later utilized as the basis for a final hydrology report (to be prepared during final design). Only minor drainage improvements are anticipated for the project. We assume the site is not subject to off-site flows (beyond the property limits) or floodplain mapping (CLOMR/ LOMR) requirements. An exhibit identifying existing drainage paths may be prepared as part of this task, included in the report and submitted as part of the entitlement documents package. One (1) round of review and minor revisions are included based on Agency comments.

G. Architectural Design - Optional for Restrooms
If new restroom buildings require an architect. Our services include a presentation of the architectural concepts for the layout and character of the proposed park restroom buildings. Individual buildings shall be developed through the schematic design phase and rendered (as part of the presentation materials) in sufficient detail to demonstrate the building configurations, siting/orientation, interior spaces, elevations of all sides, and labelled to identify building materials. The City anticipates that, restrooms will be required for Homme Adams Park and Randall Henderson Trailhead. If the city decides to use pre-engineered buildings, architectural services will not be required. 967
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H. Opinion of Probable Cost Projection
We will prepare a detailed breakdown of the probable construction costs by unit and quantities and construction phase. We will prepare one (1) preliminary cost estimate in support of opinions of probable construction costs for all project-related items including grading, drainage, access improvements, sewer, and water facilities, site amenities, landscaping, and irrigation as it pertains to a particular project site.

Said estimate will be prepared in HDG format using MS Excel and will include unit costs and quantities by major construction item. The preliminary estimate will be based on the preliminary plans prepared by HDG. Unit prices will be based on available record information for similar projects available at the time but may not necessarily reflect actual construction costs. The preliminary estimates will be used as a basis for the final cost estimates to be prepared during final design for bonding purposes. One (1) round of review and minor revisions are included based on Agency comments.

I. Park Management Plan

1. We will develop a Park Management Plan which includes water management, electrical/lighting, landscape, and facility upkeep (and their appropriate timelines) to adequately maintain park facilities included in the final design. Energy conservation, use of solar energy, electric vehicle charging, environmental protection, and greenhouse gas emissions reductions will be incorporated into the design to the extent possible within the project budget.

2. The Park Management Plan will include the ongoing maintenance of mitigation measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Millennium Specific Plan. We will coordinate with the City’s Public Works Department to convey information about the management tasks related to the Park.

3. We will establish operational and maintenance standards and costs for the park based on full operations. This will include hours of operation, reservation of space processes staffing levels needed, maintenance equipment needed, technology requirements and customer service requirements based on established and agreed upon outcomes. Where appropriate, personnel standards as dictated by all state and/or local codes and ordinances will also be determined based on the design and program of the park.

L. Project Schedule
We will prepare a project schedule to serve as a “roadmap” for the construction of the park projects.

M. Environmental Analysis (Assume CEQUA will be exempt, optional NEPA Categorical Exclusion if the City will use Federal Funding )- Homme Adams Park and Randall Henderson Trailhead

1. Biological Resources Assessment

2. Cultural Resources Assessment

3. Paleontological Resource Assessment (OPTIONAL)

4. NEPA Categorical Exclusion and Noticing (OPTIONAL)
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CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
The project team as it pertains to this scope of services will prepare the following working drawings:

A. Site Plan Reconciliation
We will prepare an updated AutoCAD base file for the site plan that will serve as the base drawing for all team members.

B. Precise Grading Plan We will prepare one (1) Precise Grading Plan based on the approved preliminary grading and drainage exhibit and final conditions of approval. The Precise Grading Plan will be prepared at 1”=20’ scale and in accordance with agency requirements. Plans may identify building location with finished floor/pad elevations, on-site grading, storm drain and retention facilities if required, site lighting (location and photometrics by architect), ADA accessibility, parking improvements, wall locations and elevations at all required locations. Plan sheets may consist of the following: a title sheet, detail sheet, horizontal control sheet, storm drain sheet(s), and grading sheet(s). Minor demolition and pavement removals will be identified on the grading sheet(s) if required.

The digital base files (AutoCAD format) used for preliminary design will also be used as the for the precise grading plan. Retaining walls are not anticipated in the design and are not included as part of this scope or fee. One (1) earthwork calculation will be prepared based on the final grading design.

The precise grading plan will be coordinated with the consulting team’s improvement plans prepared by others. No off-site improvements are included in this scope. The plan will be processed to permit availability at the agency and minor corrections are included through the plan review process. Up to three submittals are anticipated.

C. Final Utility Plan
If required, we will prepare two (2) Final Utility Plan for on-site water and on-site sewer improvements.

The plan will be prepared to scale and in accordance with agency requirements. Said improvements could include a “tie-in” to the existing, adjacent onsite water or sewer system, or preparation of a septic plan for the proposed improvements.

No hydraulic network analysis, sewer capacity, or sizing calculations are included. We will submit the plan and minor corrections are included in the review process. Easement documents are not anticipated or included in this task.

D. Final On-Site Hydrology Report
A final on-site hydrology report will be prepared using agency design criteria to determine any on-site retention requirements and storm drain sizing for the on- site developed flows. The final on-site hydrology report will be based on the preliminary on-site hydrology analysis (prepared during entitlement) and will determine sizing or modification of any on-site storm drain facilities.

Only minor drainage improvements are anticipated for this project. For purposes of this proposal, we have assumed no off-site drainage analysis or floodplain mapping (CLOMR/LOMR) is required. A simple exhibit may also be included as part of the report. The report will be processed along with the project plans and minor corrections are included through the review process. 969
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E. PM – 10 Dust Mitigation Plan
We will prepare one (1) PM-10 plan for dust control on the project. The plan will prepared in accordance with the agency and South Coast Air Quality Management District Requirements.

F. Construction Plan and Details
This plan will illustrate all site construction elements in plan view with dimensions, details, and selections of materials. Including playgrounds, site furnishings, and shade structures.

G. Planting Plan and Details
This plan will illustrate the location of all new plant material. A plant legend will describe the Latin and common names, sizes, and remarks for each plant shown on the plan. Details will be provided as required.

H. Irrigation Plan and Details
This plan will illustrate the location of all new irrigation components and pumps to be installed. Details will be provided as required. Irrigation water budget calculations are included. Water district submittals and approval are included, as are plan check comments relative to gaining approval.

I. Architectural Services - 0ptional
This scope of work includes structural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and building electrical engineering:

1. Design and Construction Documents
Design and Construction Document drawings for the architectural portion of the Project as necessary for permitting and construction of the Work. Disciplines include structural engineering, mechanical/plumbing/electrical engineering, Title 24 energy compliance, fire protection engineering, and building electrical engineering.

2. Specifications + Bid Documents
Prepare Technical Specifications in coordination with the Construction Documents for the architectural portion of the Project, as necessary for permitting, and construction of the Work.

J. Electrical Engineering
RTM will provide electrical engineering and lighting design services for the project as outlined below:

1. Provide landscape lighting design for all landscape areas.

2. Provide new electrical service(s) and circuiting for all lighting and ancillary power needs.

3. Provide an Exterior Lighting Title 24 Compliance Report for all general lighting.

4. Provide a complete set of electrical construction documents that includes:
• Electrical Site Plan
• Service and feeder to prefab restroom
• Branch circuiting for stage power
• Branch circuiting and controls for all lighting
• Panel board and schedules
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5. Review all building department comments as required to obtain approval.

6. The construction documents shall include all general and specific notes and specifications.

7. Opinion of probable construction cost.

K. Construction Specifications and Bid Documents
Detailed project description, preparation of bid schedules, bid item descriptions, payment methods, special provisions, and technical specifications for the items covered under this scope of work will be provided.

L. Opinion of Probable Construction Cost
We will prepare a final opinion of probable construction cost for use in bidding documents and determination of alternate bid item(s), if necessary, for the items covered under this scope of work.

We will prepare one (1) Comprehensive Opinion of Probable Cost for all on-site and off-site site improvements for the project based on final improvement plans as submitted by the HDG team for approvals.

This Opinion of Probable Cost will also include all identifiable development and impact fees imposed on the Project by all applicable jurisdictional agencies and utility purveyors. Also included in the Opinion of Probable Cost will be estimated and/or contracted HDG costs in all consulting disciplines required to complete the Client’s goals for the Project. Unit costs will be verified with local, qualified contractor’s sources and based on HDG’s experience with other similar, recent projects. HDG will provide a draft estimate to the Client for review. The format will be based on HDG’s standard estimate template (MS Excel format) and a final copy will be provided to the Client in .PDF format.

M. Project Management, Meetings, and Coordination
The project team will provide project management, attend project meetings, and coordinate with the City as required to complete the project scope as outlined within the scope of services. In the event the project requires additional coordination due to added scope, a contract amendment will be requested prior to incurring budgetary overruns.

N. Agency Approval
We will submit to the City all plans, specifications, estimates, and/or other necessary documents required to obtain approval. The following plan check submittals are included:
1st Review Design Development Review
2nd Review 65% Check Plans and Specifications
3rd Review 100% Check Plans and Specifications
4th Review Preliminary Final (Screen Check)
We will make revisions as required by the City and resubmit plans for approval. Final plans will be submitted to the water district and Riverside County Agricultural Commission for approval. 971
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SCOPE OF SERVICES

BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT
We will provide an electronic copy of the final approved plans. The electronic copy of the plans shall be provided as both AutoCAD files and PDF files, and the electronic copy of the specifications shall be provided in both Microsoft Word format and PDF format.

The City will be responsible for making copies of contract documents and will distribute to plan rooms and contractors. We will respond to questions that arise during the bid phase and prepare addenda which will be distributed by the City as necessary.

Bidding procedures will be the responsibility of the City. While the PS&E construction package is being advertised for bids, all questions concerning the intent will be referred to the City for resolution. In the event that any items requiring interpretation in the drawings or specifications are discovered during the bidding period or bid opening, said items will be analysed by HDG for decision by the City as to the proper procedure required. Corrective action taken will either be in the form of an addendum prepared by HDG and issued by the City, or by a covering change order after the award to the construction contract.

We will attend the pre-bid and pre-construction meetings upon notification by the City. During construction and if authorized by the City, the Consultant shall furnish all necessary drawings for corrections, requests for information (RFI) and change orders. We will review and approve submittals and shop plan drawings submitted by the construction contractor.

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Construction Observation Services
We will visit the site at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction to become generally familiar with the progress and quality of the portion of the work completed, and to determine, in general, if the work observed is being performed in accordance with the contract documents. We will keep the City reasonably informed about the progress and quality of the work completed and report to the City any known deviations from contract documents, the current edition of the construction schedule, and defects and deficiencies observed in the work.

We will provide Construction Observation Services upon request by the City. This section includes the services of all disciplines on the project team.

Process Submittals
We will review and approve or take other appropriate action upon the Contractor’s submittals including shop drawings, product data, and samples only for conformance with the contract documents.

Respond to Questions
We will review and respond to Requests for Information (RFI) about the contract documents submitted in the specified written form. Responses to such requests shall be in writing. As appropriate, responses shall be accompanied by supplemental drawings and/or specifications in response to Requests for Information.

Project Close-out
When the work is found to be substantially complete, we will prepare a Punch List identifying work yet to be completed, work that is not in conformance with contract documents, or needs to be corrected, repaired, or replaced. The Punch List will be issued to the Contractor and to the City. 972
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CITY OF PALM DESERT

PARK AND TRAILHEAD ENGINEERING AND DESIGN
2024-RFP-156 - FEE PROPOSAL
77899 WOLF ROAD, SUITE 102
PALM DESERT, CA 92211
(760) 777-9131 (PHONE)
(760) 777-9132 (FAX)
WWW.HDG-INC.COM 973
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FEE PROPOSAL

NORMAL HOURLY RATES
Principal Landscape Architect/Principal Planner $195.00 per hour Construction Manager 165.00 per hour
Landscape Architect 150.00 per hour
Project Manager/Associate 135.00 per hour
Irrigation Designer 135.00 per hour
Senior Designer 125.00 per hour
Professional Staff/Specification Writer 105.00 per hour Designer 95.00 per hour
Draftsperson 85.00 per hour
Administrative Staff 75.00 per hour

OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS
Services of outside consultants not listed in this proposal, at our direct cost, plus 15% of the actual cost of their services for coordination.

REIMBURSABLES
Reimbursable items, such as the cost of reprographics, soil samples, and travel required outside the Coachella Valley will be charged at our cost plus 15% within the allowances provided in the fee breakdowns.

RATE INCREASES
Due to increases in wages/benefits, fees and hourly rates are subject to an annual increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 975
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FEE PROPOSAL
44-600 Village Court, Suite 100
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 346-4750 Tel
Staff Member Hourly Rate
Principal $215.00
Director $195.00
Senior Project Manager $188.00
Project Manager $180.00
Assistant Project Manager $168.00
Senior Associate $157.00
Associate $139.00
Assistant $115.00
Project Coord/Technician $92.00
Administrative Assistant/Clerical $65.00
Intern $43.00
Survey Services:

Survey Crew - Non Prevailing $245.00
Survey Crew - Prevailing $295.00
Survey Crew Rates:

Hourly rates include standard 2-man crew, 1-man robotic crew and 1-man GPS crew.

A two-hour minimum applies for all field services.

Reimbursables Expenses:

Mileage is billed at IRS business rate plus 15%
Printing, reproduction, etc. are billed at direct cost plus 15% Altum's Schedule of Hourly Rates is subject to change based on an annual review of the cost of living and employee wage increases. In the event Altum's Schedule of Hourly Rates changes, a corresponding percentage increase shall be applied to all remaining Agreement budgets and such Schedule of Hourly Rates shall apply to subsequent Extra Work. If Consultant works in excess of 8.0 hours in a day or 40.0 hours in a week at Client direction, overtime rates will apply.
2025 SCHEDULE OF HOURLY RATES
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FEE PROPOSAL

GRANT RESEARCH, WRITING & MANAGEMENT

STANDARD FEE SCHEDULE
Description Fee
Professional Services Fixed Fee
External Consultants (e.g., BCA analysis) Cost – no markup Mileage Prevailing standard IRS rate
Travel (tolls, taxi, airfare, hotel) Cost – no markup
Printing, Copying, Binding, etc. Cost – no markup
Shipping, Express Mail, or Courier Cost – no markup

B&A HOURLY BILLING RATES FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Personnel Hourly Rate
Associate Grant Staff $150
Senior Associate Grant Staff $180
Technical Director $230
B&A performs work on a fixed fee not-to-exceed basis. Each project is independently and carefully analyzed to determine the projected scope of work. B&A then provides a fixed fee not-to-exceed quote for client review and approval prior to beginning work. Any additional one-off requests or activities that fall outside of the scope of work are performed and billed at a time and materials basis. This streamlined approach enables B&A to serve as a good steward of the client’s capital resources and be the most efficient and effective grant services provider possible. B&A may adjust rates annually to align with the cost of doing business. All external consultant fees and direct out-of-pocket direct expenses are billed at cost (no markup).

Our proposed rates shall remain firm for a period of 90 calendar days from the date of submission of this fee schedule.

Invoices are provided monthly, payable within 30 days after receipt.

B&A actively integrates the following “cost saving” practices into its operational procedures:
• All out-of-pocket expenses are billed at cost, with no markup to our clients. • B&A utilizes company discounted commercially available printing services (e.g., Staples), as needed, for bulk printing, copying, and binding support, to minimize direct costs. • B&A utilizes company discounted commercially available shipping and delivery services (e.g., FedEx, UPS, or USPS), as needed, for delivery of hard copy materials, significantly reducing expenses. • Receipts for direct expenses can be provided upon request. 978
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17 PALM DESERT OFFICE 760.777.9131 RIVERSIDE OFFICE 951.782.9335 SAN DIEGO OFFICE 619.415.0095 Chris, a graduate of Pennsylvania State University,
founded Hermann Design Group in Palm Desert,
California in 1995. He has designed and overseen the
construction of both public and private development
projects throughout his career, with over 37 years of
experience working in the Coachella Valley.

Before becoming a Coachella Valley resident, Chris was
a principal at RHA Landscape Architects-Planners, Inc.
in Riverside, a firm he had been with for nearly ten years.

At RHA, Chris was principal in charge of schools, parks and recreation centers, commercial spaces, masterplanned communities, and other public sector work.

In consideration of the environmental impacts of
landscape design, he implements sustainable elements
and techniques into the design process that maximize
resource efficiency.

Mr. Hermann demonstrates HDG’s values of transparency
and integrity by facilitating effective communication
between the client, the consultant, and any applicable
stakeholders.

CHRIS HERMANN, C.E.O.

PRINCIPAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
CLARB Certified Landscape Architect #40888
CA #2754 / AZ #54352 / NV #1058 / ID #16916 / TX #3588

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSING
Pennsylvania State University
B.S. Landscape Architecture

KEY PERSONNEL
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OPUS GARZA, ASSOCIATE

PROJECT MANAGER

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

KEY PERSONNEL
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19 PALM DESERT OFFICE 760.777.9131 RIVERSIDE OFFICE 951.782.9335 SAN DIEGO OFFICE 619.415.0095 Mr. Estrada has steadily assumed positions of greater responsibility and leadership. Starting out as a project designer with RHA Landscape Architects-Planners, Inc. in 1994, he is now principal and vice president of Hermann Design Group, Inc.

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

JOSE ESTRADA, VICE PRESIDENT

LEAD IRRIGATION DESIGNER

EDUCATION
Cal Poly Pomona
B.S. Landscape Architecture

KEY PERSONNEL
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City of Palm Desert
PW - Operations & Maintenance
Randy Chavez, Deputy Director
73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Report Generated: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Company:

IN-SITE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, INC.

Email:
[email protected]
Contact:

Tim Jachlewski
Address:
2907 Shelter Island Drive
#105-417
San Diego, CA 92106
Phone:
(619) 795-7603 Ext: 1
Website:
www.insitelandarch.com
Submission Date:

Mar 17, 2025 1:05 PM (Pacific Time)
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ADDENDA CONFIRMATION
Addendum #1
Confirmed Mar 17, 2025 1:01 PM by Tim Jachlewski
Addendum #2
Confirmed Mar 17, 2025 1:01 PM by Tim Jachlewski

QUESTIONNAIRE

A. Cover Letter

B. Experience and Technical Competence

1. Background: Provide history of the firm’s consulting experience which specifically addresses the individual or firm’s experience with similar Service as described in this RFP.

C. Firm Staffing and Key Personnel
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1. Staffing: Provide the number of staff to be assigned to perform the Services and the names/discipline/job title of each as well as your firm’s capacity to provide additional personnel as needed.

2. Key Personnel: Identify key persons that will be principally responsible for working with the City. Indicate the role and responsibility of each individual.

3. Team Organization: Describe proposed team organization, including identification and responsibilities of key personnel.

4. Subcontractors: The Proposer shall identify functions that are likely to be subcontracted and identify the subcontractor that is anticipated to perform each function.

D. Proposed Method to Accomplish the Work

PALM_DESERT_PARKS-IN-SITE-Proposal.pdf

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3. Non-Collusion Declaration*
The undersigned declares:

I am an authorized representative of my company, the party making the foregoing Bid, to certify the following.

The Bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation. The Bid is genuine and not collusive or sham. The Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to put in a false or sham bid. The Bidder has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any Bidder or anyone else to put in a sham bid, or to refrain from bidding. The Bidder has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the Bid Price of the Bidder or any other Bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the Bid Price, or of that of any other Bidder. All statements contained in the Bid are true. The Bidder has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her Bid Price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham bid, and has not paid, and will not pay, any person or entity for such purpose.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Confirmed

4. SAM.gov*
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5. Type of Business*
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6. Litigation*
Provide litigation history for any claims filed by your firm or against your firm related to the provision of Services in the last five (5) years (or type "N/A").

N/A

9. Project Team Resumes*
Submit resumes of all key personnel/support staff that will produce work product for the Services. Describe their qualifications, education, and professional licensing.

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10. List the Signatory(s) Authorized to Sign and Bind an Agreement.* (If two (2) signatures are required, include the following information for both signatories) A. Full Name
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B. Title
C. Physical Business Address
D. Email Address
E. Phone Number
Timothy F Jachlewski Jr
President
2907 Shelter Island Drive #105-417
San Diego, CA 92106
[email protected]
619-795-7603 ext 1

Confirmed
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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
A. COVER LETTER
990

Tim Jachlewski, President, PLA, ASLA
Landscape Architect CA#4547, NC#2341, NY#001646
[email protected]

CALIFORNIA
2907 Shelter Island Dr, #105-417
San Diego, CA 92106
619-795-7603

NORTH CAROLINA
8209 Market St, Ste A-264
Wilmington, NC 28411
910-617-8254 www.insitelandarch.com
NEW YORK (P.C.)
PO Box 356
Orchard Park, NY 14127
716-508-8341

3/11/25

City of Palm Desert
Att: Melanie Slater, Management Analyst
73-510 Fred Waring Dr
Palm Desert, CA 92260

Re: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
2024-RFP-156

PARK AND TRAILHEAD ENGINEERING AND DESIGN
Dear Ms. Slater,

In-Site Landscape Architecture, Inc. is pleased to submit our Statement of Qualifications and price proposal for the Park and Trailhead Engineering and Design project(s).

In-Site Landscape Architecture, Inc. provides outstanding professional services to our clients.

We recently completed the Palma Village Park Improvement project for the City of Palm Desert and, as prime consultant, recently completed the 100% CD submittal for the Fritz Burns Park Improvement project for the City of La Quinta. The master plan phase included very successful public outreach both in-person and a web-based survey that generated over 200 additional responses beyond the in-person outreach.

For this RFP, we rounded out our team with Michael Baker International (MBI) for survey, civil engineering, and environmental services, Visual Concepts Lighting, Inc. for lighting and electrical engineering, and Leighton Consulting/ Verdantas Inc. for Geotechnical Engineering services. After being selected for the project(s), we may also bring on a qualified architect, but we feel this is likely not going to be necessary based on the scope of the projects.

Our project success and client satisfaction is attributed to:

1.) relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities;

2.) good professional “chemistry” with clients and team members;

3.) creativity in design and problem solving;

4.) very clear graphic, written, and verbal communication skills; and

5.) overall reliability.

If you would like to contact us regarding this proposal, you may reach me at 619-795-7603 ext 1, or email [email protected]. We have the necessary experience, resources, availability, and enthusiasm to begin working with the City of Palm Desert on these projects immediately.

All RFP addendums are acknowledged as received.

Sincerely,

Tim Jachlewski, President, PLA, ASLA

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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
B. EXPERIENCE/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCE
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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

FIRM BACKGROUND
In-Site Landscape Architecture, Inc., a California Corpora!on, was founded in 2007 in San Diego, CA.

Our Mission: To provide crea!ve design solu!ons for outdoor environments while honoring God through client rela!ons, service excellence, design crea!vity, and business ethics.

Our Vision: To champion the stewardship of the earth by balancing the needs of people and the environment.

In-Site Landscape Architecture, Inc. specializes in parks and recrea!on, master planned communi!es, trails, environmental restora!on, streetscapes, mixed-use, urban planning, HOA landscape renova!on design, wineries, resorts, hotels, schools, libraries, churches, healthcare facili!es, commercial, residen!al, and governmental consul!ng throughout Southern California, North Carolina, and Western New York.

In-Site Landscape Architecture, Inc. breaks conven!onal design processes by:

Crea!vely engaging the client and project stakeholders; Implemen!ng imagina!ve design themes and concepts through technically sound solu!ons; And by bringing heart, passion, and enthusiasm into every project.

SERVICES
• Site Analysis
• Site Master Planning
• Community Outreach / Workshops
• Computer Simula!ons
• Computer 3D Modeling
• Computer 3D Anima!ons
• Dynamic Project Presenta!ons
• Design Guidelines
• Landscape Standards
• Agency Approvals
• Construc!on Documents
• Construc!on Administra!on

CALIFORNIA
2907 Shelter Island Drive #105-417
San Diego, CA 92106
619-795-7603

NORTH CAROLINA
8209 Market St, Ste A-264
Wilmington, NC 28411
910-617-8254
NEW YORK (P.C.)
P.O. BOX 356
Orchard Park, NY 14127
716-508-8341
www.insitelandarch.com

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Responsible for the schema!c plan, construc!on
documents, and construc!on support services for
this City of Palm Desert park improvement project.

The plan includes a new shade shelter, enhanced
pavements, benches, drinking fountain, BBQ grill,
picnic tables, trash receptacles, ligh!ng/ electrical
coordina!on, desert plan!ng and irriga!on.

PALMA VILLAGE PARK
Palm Desert, CA

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Conceptual Rendering

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Responsible for the park master plan, public outreach, 3D renderings, 3D anima!ons, opinion of probable construc!on cost es!mate, and CD’s for
this 6-acre, $8-million park renova!on project.

The plan includes the conversion of two tennis
courts into 8 pickleball courts, water playground/
pool expansion, restrooms, picnic areas, shaded
gathering plaza, playground expansion and enhancements, shaded promenade with sea!ng, public art, lawn areas, shade structures, parking lot reconfigura!on, EV chargers, and addi!onal parking.

FRITZ BURNS PARK
La Quinta, CA

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Set against the backdrop of the breathtaking Santa
Rosa Mountains, this $8-million, 6.4-acre luxury
Spanish Colonial private recrea!on center includes
a recrea!on building, series of outdoor verandas,
in!mate courtyards, short-course Olympic sized
swimming pool, splash park, tennis stadium, tennis
courts, pickleball courts, off-leash dog run, puHng
green, recrea!onal lawn areas, outdoor kitchen,
dining areas, and walking paths that meander
through the desert landscape. The grounds incorporate aesthe!cs that would be found at a highend luxury resort. Responsible for preparing the site master plan, construc!on budget, 3D renderings,
construc!on documents, and construc!on support.

THE GRIFFIN CLUB
Recrea'on Center - La Quinta, CA

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
• Merit Award - American Society of Landscape Architects, NY Upstate, 2015 • Published - Landscape Architect & Specifier News Magazine, 2015

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

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Responsible for the master plan, illustra!ve graphic
exhibits, 3D renderings, 3D anima!on, cost
es!mates, ligh!ng/ civil engineering/ architectural
design coordina!on, site construc!on documents,
and site construc!on administra!on for this central
gathering green space within the Park Circle master
planned community.

This 2.6-acre County of San Diego public park
includes a trail system, nature play areas, shade
shelters, bandshell, exercise sta!on, basketball
courts, horse shoe pits, bocce courts, open lawn
areas, restrooms, and an historic water tower from
the original on-site dairy that was relocated to the
park site and was repurposed as a community
landmark and park sign. In-Site designed the park
concurrently with an adjacent private recrea!on
center, adjacent green infrastructure ephemeral
stream which doubles as a nature play area, and a
future dining and shopping center that will blur the
line between public and private development.

Construc!on completed in 2022.

HARVEST PARK
Valley Center, CA
3D Rendering

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

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Responsible for the park master plan, preliminary
grading design, cost es!mates, construc!on documents, ligh!ng/ civil engineering/ architectural design coordina!on, and construc!on administra!on
for this 19.7-acre, $11.8-million City of Temecula public park located in the Sommers Bend community. The
Park includes two baseball fields, two ar!ficial turf
soccer fields, two basketball courts, open lawns,
picnic areas, playground, “nature play” areas and
trails, na!ve plant habitats, concessions building,
restrooms, maintenance building and yard, entry
monument signage, connec!ons to the Long Valley
Wash trail system, storm water management bioreten!on areas, and parking. Construc!on completed 2022.

SPORTS RANCH AT SOMMERS BEND
Temecula, CA

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
• Project of the Year Finalist, San Diego Business Journal, 2021 • Feature Ar!cle - Park and Rec Business Magazine - April 2016 Santee Lakes Recrea!on Preserve is a 190-acre
linear park situated on a series of lakes that
collect, treat, and store recycled water for use
within Padre Dam Municipal Water District.

Responsible for the site planning and design of the
20-year, $60-million Dynamic Vision Plan, $1.6-
million Phase 1 park improvement/ trail/ road/
parking project from concept through construc!on
and $9-million Phase 2 general store/ restaurant/
administra!on/ lakeside trail/ park improvement/
parking project from concept through Construc!on.

In-Site worked closely with the director of Park and
Recrea!on and the building architect (PWA) on the
Dynamic Vison Plan that supports the preserve's
desire for future growth and func!onal needs,
including an improved park entrance, outdoor
"super site" wedding and event venue, expanded
fishing docks, splash park, zipline and landmark
water tower, general store and grill area, administra!on/ teen center/ event area, clubhouse redesign including adult pool, family pool, splash park, concert/ performance amphitheater, dog run, pickleball courts, bocce ball courts, and shuffleboard courts, a yurt cabin village, aqua!c park with cable
ski course, new resort pool facility and numerous
picnic areas throughout the park.

SANTEE LAKES RECREATION

PRESERVE
Santee, CA

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Responsible for the cost es!mates, construc!on
documents, ligh!ng/ civil engineering/ architectural
design coordina!on, and construc!on administra!on
for this 32-acre $28.3-million, County of Riverside
public park. The Park includes four baseball fields,
seven soccer fields, four basketball courts, two tennis courts, two tournament pickleball courts, four standard pickleball courts, open lawns, playground,
six shade structures, eleven shade sails, picnic
areas, Salt Creek trail, concessions building, restrooms, entry monument signage, maintenance yard, storm water management bioreten!on, and
parking. Construc!on Documents are currently at
the 100% submiTal stage.

WINCHESTER SPORTS PARK
Riverside, CA

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SOMMERS BEND TRAILS
Temecula, CA

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Responsible for landscape architectural consul!ng
for the Specific Plan Amendment No. 3, conceptual
plans, construc!on documents, and construc!on
administra!on for:
• PARK AND RIDE / TRAILHEAD
(50 cars and 6 horse trailers)
• EQUESTRIAN / MULTI-USE TRAILS
(9.75 miles)

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Responsible, as co-lead consultant, for site analysis,
conceptual design, photo simula!ons, and construc!on
documents/ administra!on for this 10-acre project. The
visitor center is located on the 9,000-acre ecological
reserve in southwestern Riverside County. The reserve is a coopera!ve management project of the Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District, The Nature
Conservancy, California Department of Fish and Game, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. The design theme is a
layered experience of aesthe!cs/ “sense of place”, fun
through explora!on, educa!on for all ages (including 8,000 annual third graders), and environmental stewardship.

The scope of services included design for an ADA accessible interpre!ve trail, five demonstra!on na!ve plant communi!es, entry improvements, monument signage,
interpre!ve/ educa!onal features, covered presenta!on
stage/ plaUorm, event pa!o, and parking expansion.

The project includes contract grown plant species from
site cuHngs to ensure gene!c compa!bility, salvaged on
site boulders, and masonry features made with local
Santa Rosa Basalt to match the Reserve’s Historic Cowboy Adobe site walls.

SANTA ROSA PLATEAU RESERVE

VISITOR CENTER / TRAILHEAD
Murrieta, CA

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
• "Merit Award", American Society of Landscape Architects - SD, 2012

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

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As a subconsultant to Wynn-Smith Landscape
Architecture, In-Site assisted with the comprehensive site master plan, public workshops, 3D modeling, and illustra!ve graphics for this City of
Escondido equestrian themed horse park.

Master plan ameni!es include:
• Open Lawn
• Play Areas
• Picnic Area
• Round Pen
• Arena
• Charreada

EL CABALLO PARK MASTER PLAN
Escondido, CA

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
"Merit Award", American Society of Landscape Architects San Diego, 2016

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• Equine Therapy Area
• Feed Storage
• Connec!on to Dog Park
• Trail Connec!ons
• Trailer Parking
• Naturalized Stream
Restora!on
Public Workshops

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The College Park Specific Plan and Design Guidelines promote College Park as a special place in rela!on to agricultural heritage, science and learning. The design Concept for the Edison Avenue Open Space Corridor celebrates
College Park’s sense of place in the following ways:

Agrarian Pa,erns -Orchards, vineyards, row crops, and
meadows will be translated into the landscape using
Southern California na!ve plants that aTract bird
species, buTerflies, and other pollinators.

Water Conserva'on - By using primarily na!ve and low
water use plants, the corridor will be a prime example
of a beau!ful, lush diverse landscape that is both water wise and sustainable.

Science, math and learning - Euclidian geometric
paTerns and interpre!ve signage regarding na!ve flora
and fauna.

Aesthe'cs - The landscape paleTe includes various
flowering species, fall colors, and foliage.

In-Site was responsible for conceptual plans, construc!on documents, and construc!on administra!on for this

14.3-acre linear park and trail adjacent to Edison Avenue.

EDISON AVENUE

LINEAR PARK AND TRAIL
Chino, CA

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

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REFERENCES
Fritz Burns Park - La Quinta, CA
City of La Quinta
Ubaldo Ayón | Assistant Construc!on Manager
Public Works/Engineering
78495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-7051
[email protected]
Winchester Sports Park - Riverside, CA
County of Riverside
Transporta!on & Land Management Agency
Michael Maldonado, TLMA Administra!ve Services Manager – Agency Opera!ons 4080 Lemon St 14th Floor
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 955-6053
[email protected]
Sports Ranch at Sommers Bend / Bu,erfield Stage Road Medians - Temecula, CA City of Temecula
Stacy Fox, Park & Landscape Maintenance Supervisor
41000 Main Street
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 308-6306
[email protected]
Harvest (County) Park/ Park Circle Private Parks/ Recrea'on Centers - Valley Center, CA Touchstone Communi!es
Kerry Garza, President
9815 Mira Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 248-4951
kerry@touchstonecommuni!es.com
Santee Lakes Recrea'on Preserve - Santee, CA
Dynamic Vision Plan / Phase I Park Improvement Project / General Store Project/ Dynamic Vision Plan Update 24/25
Santee Lakes Recrea!on Preserve
Cory Kading, Director of Park and Recrea!on
9310 Fanita Parkway
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 258-4617
[email protected]
See the previous pages
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IN-SITE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECURE, INC.

TIM JACHLEWSKI JR., LLA - Principal-in-Charge / Landscape Architecture / Community Outreach RON MORENO - Project Manager/ Landscape Architecture / Community Outreach/ Irriga$on Design ALEX KOUTZOUKIS, LLA - Landscape Architecture / Community Outreach / 3D Modeling / Project Support SHANE PRESTON - Landscape Architecture / Community Outreach / 3D Modeling / Project Support PATRICK O’CONNOR, LLA - Landscape Architecture / Project Support/ Construc$on Support

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL (SUB-CONSULTANT)
WILLIAM POPE - Civil Engineering Department Manager - Land Development LONNIE DRULINER, P.E. - Civil Engineering Department Manager - Public Works ELIZABETH MEYERHOFF - Senior Project Manager – Environmental & Public Engagement FRANCISCO ALCOCER - Civil Engineering Project Manager
SAMUEL MENACHE DIAZ DE LEON - Senior Civil Designer/ Assistant Project Manager MICHAEL GONZALEZ, P.E., LEED AP - Civil Engineering QA/QC Program Manager DANIEL PELTIER, E.I.T. - Civil Engineering Stormwater Project Manager VISUAL CONCEPTS LIGHTING, INC. (SUB-CONSULTANT)
KEN PEREZ SR - Ligh$ng and Electrical President/ Principal-in-Charge KENNETH M. PEREZ II - Ligh$ng and Electrical Senior Project Manager MARIO PEREZ, P.E. - Electrical Engineering
RYAN CULVER - Ligh$ng and Electrical Project Manager
CAL ALTMAN - Associate Ligh$ng Designer
KAMERON BURNS - Associate Electrical Designer
CRISTIAN MENDOZA - Ligh$ng and Electrical Project Coordinator VERDANTAS INC. (LEIGHTON CONSULTING) (SUB-CONSULTANT)
BRENT ADAM, PG, CEG - Project Geologist / Geotechnical Engineering Report BASHIR SAIID, P.E. - Associate Engineer / Group Leader / Geotechnical Engineering Report

KOSER CONSULTING (SUB-CONSULTANT)
JOHN KOSER - SCE/ Dry U$lity Consul$ng
STAFFING AND KEY PERSONNEL (Names and Project Roles)
Note: Our team can provide the following addional team members if necessary:
• Professional Civil Engineer = 140
• Engineer in Training = 83
• Landscape Architect = 6

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Bashir Saiid
Kenny Perez Sr
Kenny Perez Jr
William Pope
Samuel Menache

ORGANIZATION CHART
Miguel Gonzalez Danielle Peltier
Lonnie Druliner
Brent Adam
Tim Jachlewski Ron Moreno Alex Koutzoukis Shane Preston Pat O’Connor

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TIM JACHLEWSKI JR.

Principal-in-Charge, PLA, ASLA

REGISTRATION
Licensed Landscape Architect,
California (#4547)
Licensed Landscape Architect,
North Carolina (#2341)
Registered Landscape Architect,
New York (#001646)
Registered Landscape Architect,
Texas (#4029)

ASSOCIATIONS
American Society of Landscape
Architects, 1994-Present
• President, SD Chapter, 2012
• President Elect, SD Chapter, 2011
• Vice President of Community
Outreach, SD Chapter, 2009-2011

A.C.E. Mentor – Patrick Henry High
School, 2009/2010

EDUCATION
B.L.A. (Bachelor of Landscape Architecture)
State University of N.Y. College of
Environmental Science and Forestry at
Syracuse University, 1994 (Rank: 1/55)

EXPERIENCE
30 years of landscape architectural professional prac!ce experience

2007-Present: President - In-Site Landscape Architecture, Inc. 2000-2007: Principal/ Project Manager - Van Dyke Landscape Architects, Inc.
1994-2000: Project Manager - Parsons Transporta!on Group of NY

Project related experience includes site analysis, community outreach, planning group and public agency presenta!ons/ approvals (Planning Commissions, City Councils, and California Coastal Commission), master planning, conceptual development, schema!c design, construc!on documents, construc!on administra!on/ observa!on. Experience also includes landscape architectural design for tenta!ve tract maps, specific plans, environmental impact reports, and landscape design guidelines.

Project types include parks and recrea!on, master planned communi!es, trails, environmental restora!on, streetscapes, mixed-use, urban planning, wineries, resorts, hotels, schools, libraries, churches, healthcare facili!es, commercial, residen!al, and governmental consul!ng throughout Southern California and Western New York.

Tim’s passion for design, art, and the environment fuel his goal of bringing “nature to people” in urbanized areas and “people to nature” in preserved environments. He understands the mental, emo!onal, and spiritual benefits of exposure to nature and excels at crea!ng func!onal, aesthe!cally pleasing, and ar!s!c outdoor environments that create, preserve, or enhance each project’s sense of place.

Tim served as president of the San Diego Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects and served on the Water Conserva!on Technical CommiTee as editor, contributor, or author for a number of Chapter posi!on papers including: “Water Conserva!on”, “The Value of Parks”, “Regionally Appropriate Landscapes”, “Use of Turf Grass”, “Vegeta!ve Erosion Control”, “The Value of Trees”, “Golf Course Water Conserva!on”, “HOA Water Conserva!on”, “Reclaimed, Recycled, and Re-purified Water”, “The Value of Na!ve Plants”, “Water Quality”, “Fire Safety and Landscaping”, “Grey Water and Rainwater Collec!on”, and “Revegeta!on/ Restora!on”.

Tim strives to provide crea!ve design solu!ons, clear graphic, wriTen, and verbal communica!on, and posi!ve professional chemistry with team members for all In-Site’s projects.

KEY PERSONNEL

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Altair Central Park – Temecula, CA
Altair Couplet Park – Temecula, CA
Altair Village Parks - Temecula, CA
Aliso Canyon Park – Aliso Viejo, CA
Aqua!c Park at Winchester Ranch - Riverside, CA*
Arbor Ridge Community Park - Beaumont, CA*
Arboretum Park at Winchester Ranch - Riverside, CA*
Buffalo Outer Harbor Development Planning - Buffalo, NY** Delaware Park - Japanese Garden - Buffalo, NY**
Diamond Valley Lake - Recrea!onal Planning - Riverside, CA* Dog Park at Winchester Ranch - Riverside, CA*
Edison Avenue Linear Park and Trail – Chino, CA
El Caballo Park Master Plan – Escondido, CA
Farmers Market Park at Winchester Ranch - Riverside, CA* Fritz Burns Park - La Quinta, CA
Front Park - Buffalo, NY**
Galleron Park – Riverside, CA*
Gorgeview Park - Niagara Falls, NY**
Harvest Park (County of San Diego) – Valley Center, CA
JFK Park - Buffalo, NY**
Jones Point Park Enhancement Planning - Alexandria, VA** Lake Murray Park - Playground Ini!a!ve - San Diego, CA
Larkin Park – Buffalo, NY
LaSalle Park - Buffalo, NY**
Luz del Sol Park – San Jacinto, CA*
Madigan Park – Riverside, CA*
McCarthy Park - Buffalo, NY**
Mockingbird Ridge Passive Park - Riverside, CA*
Morgan Hill Park – Riverside, CA*
New York State Office of Parks, Recrea!on and Historic
Preserva!on – NY**
DeVaux State Park**
East River Wetlands Enhancement**
Ecotourism Ini!a!ve**
Goat Island State Park**
Joseph Davis State Park**
Knox Farm State Park**
Saint Mary of the Angels State Park**
Woodlawn Beach State Park**
Orchard Run Linear Park – Valley Center CA
Pacific Highlands Ranch Verana Park – San Diego, CA
Pacific Highlands Ranch Unit 27 Park – San Diego, CA
Pacific Highlands Ranch Unit 28 Park – San Diego, CA
Palma Village Park Improvements - Palm Desert, CA
Park Circle Private Linear Park – Valley Center, CA
Passive Park at Winchester Ranch - Riverside, CA*
Queen Anne’s Park – MD**
Rock Academy Preschool Park – San Diego, CA
Rock Church and Academy Park – San Diego, CA
Sacred Rocks Reserve – Boulevard, CA
Santa Rosa Plateau Visitor Center Project – Murrieta, CA Santee Lakes Recrea!on Preserve – Santee, CA
Shearwater Creek Pocket Park – Temecula, CA
Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead Park Plan – Escondido, CA Solera Estates Park – Riverside CA
South Buffalo Redevelopment Plan - Buffalo, NY**
Sperry Park - Buffalo, NY**
Sports Ranch at Sommer Bend – Temecula, CA
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park Master Plan – San Diego, CA* Sycamore Canyon Park - San Diego, CA*
Villages of Old Town - Village Green – Temecula, CA*
Tijuana River Valley Regional Park – San Diego, CA*
Underground Railroad “Freedom Memorial”-Buffalo, NY**
Veterans Park and Community Center – Chula Vista, CA*
Village West Parks and Recrea!on – Temecula, CA*
Willert Park - Buffalo, NY**
Winchester Ranch Sports Park CD’s - Riverside, CA
Winchester Ranch Sports Park Master Plan- Riverside, CA* Yucaipa Regional Park – RV Campground Expansion – CA*
Community Recrea'on Centers
Arbor Ridge Recrea!on Center - Beaumont, CA*
Eclipse Recrea!on Center – Escondido, CA
Galloway Landing Recrea!on Center - Brunswick Co, NC
Morgan Hill Recrea!on Center - Riverside, CA*
Orchard Run Recrea!on Center North – Valley Center
Orchard Run Recrea!on Center South – Valley Center
Park Circle Recrea!on Center – Valley Center, CA
Shearwater Creek Recrea!on Center – Temecula, CA
Summerwind Ranch Recrea!on Center - Calimesa, CA*
The Griffin Club Recrea!on Center – La Quinta, CA
Trails and Bikeways
Altair Trail and Bikeway System – Temecula, CA
Black Bench Community Trails - Banning, CA*
Bridlewood Community Trail - Riverside, CA*
Buffalo River Trail – Buffalo, NY**
Erie County Riverwalk Class I Regional Bikeway – Buffalo and Tonawanda, NY**
Estates at StoneBridge Trails Planning - San Diego, CA* Long Valley Wash Trail – Temecula, CA
Mission Trails Regional Park – West Sycamore Region*
Mockingbird Ridge Equestrian Trail - Riverside, CA*
Morgan Hill Equestrian Trail – Riverside, CA*
Niagara Riverwalk Trail - Niagara Falls, NY**
Orchard Run Trail System – Valley Center, CA
Pacific Highlands Ranch Trailhead – San Diego, CA
Park Circle Trail System – Valley Center, CA
Sacred Rocks Reserve – Boulevard, CA
Salt Creek Class I Regional Bikeway – Riverside, CA*
San Diego River Founda!on – Pocket Park/ Trail Head –
San Diego, CA
Santa Ana River Trail – Riverside, CA
Serrano Creek Restora!on and Trail – Orange Co., CA
Sommers Bend Trail System – Temecula, CA
* project completed by Tim Jachlewski while Principal/ project manager of Van Dyke Landscape Architects, Inc. ** project completed by Tim Jachlewski while project manager at Parsons Transporta on Group of N.Y., Inc.

PARKS/RECREATION/TRAILS COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF PROJECTS
Tim Jachlewski - con'nued KEY PERSONNEL

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RON MORENO
Project Manager

REGISTRATION
California Landscape Architect licensure
(in process)

EDUCATION
B.S. (Bachelor of Science in Landscape
Architecture)
Cal Poly, Pomona, 2013

EXPERTISE
• Project Management
• Site Design
• Water conserva!on prac!ces
• Irriga!on design and project
management of complex, largescale projects
• Irriga!on Water Use Master Plans
• Irriga!on Demand analysis
• Recycled water use irriga!on plans
and processing

EXPERIENCE
12 years of landscape architectural professional prac!ce experience

2017-Present: Project Manager and Director of Irriga!on Design In-Site Landscape Architecture, Inc.
2013-2017: Project Manager/ Irriga!on Designer - Summers Murphy & Partners, Dana Point, CA
2013: Landscape Consultant
Ron is a bilingual self-starter with a background in landscape architecture and irriga!on design. He has been involved in projects in California, Nevada, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, and Texas. He is responsible for project management, site design, irriga!on water use master plans, irriga!on construc!on documents, water use calcula!ons, and construc!on support servces. Ron is able to manage a landscape project from any phase providing the best solu!ons based on water use efficiency, cost effec!veness, latest products, and project value. Relevant Projects:

Palma Village Park - Palm Desert, CA Responsible for the schema!c plan, construc!on documents, and construc!on support services for this City of Palm Desert park improvement project.

Fritz Burns Park Master Plan – La Quinta, CA Responsible for the park master plan and public outreach presenta!ons and support for this 7- acre, $8-million park master plan project.

Sports Ranch and Sommers Bend – Temecula, CA Responsible for the irriga!on design, construc!on document support, and construc!on administra!on for this 19.7-acre, $11.8-million City of Temecula public park located in the Sommers Bend community. Responsible for irriga!on design, construc!on document support, and construc!on administra!on for almost 40 projects including:
• Long Valley Wash Habitat Crea!on and Mi!ga!on (16 acres) • Park and Ride / Trailhead (50 cars and 6 horse trailers) • Equestrian and mul!-use trails (9.75 total miles)
• Calle Girasol/ Nicolas Rd Habitat Mi!ga!on (4.27-acres) • Private Park/ greenbelt including off-leash dog run, warrior fitness course, and parks
• Na!ve Slope Restora!on and Water Quality Basins
• Street Improvement Landscape Plans
Harvest Park and Park Circle – Valley Center, CA Responsible for the irriga!on construc!on documents and construc!on administra!on for this County of San Diego public park located in the Park Circle master planned community. Also responsible for the irriga!on master plan, CD’s and CA for Three Private Recrea!on Complexes, Four Private Linear Parks, Trails and Pathways, streetscape improvements, Community Garden, Moosa Creek Na!ve Riparian Enhancements, and Dog Play Areas.

Winchester Sports Park - Riverside, CA Responsible for the co-project management, construc!on documents, for this 32-acre $28.3-million, County of Riverside public park.

KEY PERSONNEL

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ALEX KOUTZOUKIS
Landscape Architect, PLA

REGISTRATION
Licensed Landscape Architect,
California (#6327)

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science:

Landscape Architecture, Minor Landscape
Restora!on
University of California, Davis, 2012

EXPERTISE
• Project Management
• Site Design
• Technical skills
• Construc!on detailing
• 3D Visualiza!on expert
• Plant material selec!on
• Na!ve plan!ng design

EXPERIENCE
12 years of landscape architectural professional prac!ce experience

2020-Present: Landscape Architect/ Project Manager
In-Site Landscape Architecture, Inc.
2014-2020: Project Manager/ Designer -
MJS Landscape Architecture, Newport Beach, CA
2013-2014: Landscape Designer
Molly Wood Garden Design, Costa Mesa, CA
2008-2012 Landscape Staff,
Back to Na!ves Restora!on, Irvine, CA
2010-2011 Hedgerow Farms, Winters, CA
Alex has extensive project management experience with landscape architecture projects. Alex collaborates well with civil engineers, architects, and other consultants to crea!vely solve design problems. He is responsible for management of projects from design through construc!on and communicates with clients and stakeholders to ensure a quality product within budget. He has experience working on a range of project types and scales including en!tlements, parks, recrea!on, trails, master planned communi!es, mul!-family residen!al, and commercial projects.

Relevant Projects include:

Fritz Burns Park Master Plan - La Quinta, CA
Responsible for assistance with the park master plan, public outreach, 3D renderings, 3D anima!ons, opinion of probable construc!on cost es!mate, and CD’s for this 6-acre, $8-million park renova!on project.

The plan includes the conversion of two tennis courts into 8 pickleball courts, water playground/ pool expansion, restrooms, picnic areas, shaded gathering plaza, playground expansion and enhancements, shaded promenade with sea!ng, public art, lawn areas, shade structures, parking lot reconfigura!on, EV chargers, and addi!onal parking.

Sommers Bend - Temecula, CA
Responsible for private park/ greenbelt including playground, shade shelter, warrior fitness course, dog park, as well as trail overlooks, na!ve plant restora!on, storm water quality basis and luxury model homes.

Wayfare Sta'on Park - Santa Clarita, CA
Responsible for private park and greenbelt including playground, shade shelters, picnic areas, bandshell/stage, sea!ng areas, and open lawn recrea!onal areas.

Other Relevant Projects include:
• City of San Marcos As Needed Consul!ng - San Marcos, CA • Southern California Edison Projects - various campuses • Eclipse Recrea!on Center - Escondido, CA
• Mesa College Drive Mixed Use - San Diego, CA
• BDM Mixed Use Recrea!on Areas - San Diego, CA

KEY PERSONNEL

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SHANE PRESTON
Project Designer

EXPERTISE
• Extensive plan!ng design
knowledge of Southern California
plants
• Construc!on Documents
• Construc!on Details
• 2D and 3D Landscape Architectural
Rendering Expert
• Graphic Arts
• Master Planning

EXPERIENCE
39 years of landscape architectural design experience
2024-Present: In-Site Landscape Architecture, Inc.

Project Manager/ Designer
2005-2024: David Neault Associates, Inc.

Director of Design / Project Manager
1996-2005: Teshima Design Group
Project Manager / Designer
1995-1996 Nowell + Associates
Project Manager / Designer
1988-1995 Western Land Concepts
Dra`sman / Designer
1986-1988 Wimmer Yamada Landscape Architecture, Inc.

Dra`sman / Designer
Project types include park and recrea!on projects, waterparks, commercial high-rise projects, educa!onal projects, medical facili!es, civic projects, veteran memorials, wineries, resorts, hotels, auto-dealerships, community master-planning, demonstra!on gardens, private residen!al, mixed-use projects, trails and bikeways, churches, and HOA common areas.

Projects include:

Los Alamos Hills II Sports Park – Murrieta, CA *
This park project commissioned by The City of Murrieta is an approximately 46-acre addi!on to the adjoining sports park and includes equestrian trails, equestrian staging areas, aqua!c complex, gymnasium, (2) full -court basketball courts, (3) tot lots for varied age groups, shaded picnic area, fenced dog parks for large and small breeds, (9) tennis courts, (1) tournament court with bleachers, pro shop and snack bar, ping pong pa- !o, frisbee golf course, sand volleyball courts, extensive jogging loop paths, community services/opera!ons complex building, riparian conserva!on area, BMX/skate park, passive park areas and large open turf areas.

Coast View Community Park – San Diego, CA *
An approximately 7-acre mul!-use park with scenic views of the coast.

Park ameni!es include loop path with par course equipment and benches, large, shaded tot lot area, grills and picnic sea!ng, scenic overlook gazebo and large turf area.

Remington Place Park – Menifee, CA *
Ameni!es include: a large open-play turf area, a well-shaded loop path, par course exercise area, shaded picnic and grill areas, a large, shaded tot lot with areas for varied ages and disabili!es with rubberized surface, restroom building, pickleball courts and cornhole courts.

Lago Vista Sports Park - Menifee, CA *
A 29-acre sports park with (1) full soccer field, (3) ball fields, tot lot with equipment for 2-5 year and 5-12 year ages, (2) shaded picnic areas, restroom buildings. • Classics Park at College Park - Chino, CA *
• Symphony Park at College Park - Chino, CA *
• Harvest Park at College Park - Chino, CA *
• Margarita Community Park - Temecula, CA *
• Rosena Ranch Passive Park - Lytle Creek, CA *

KEY PERSONNEL
* Project completed by Shane Preston while
Project Manager / Designer at David Neault
Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc.

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PATRICK O’CONNOR
Senior Landscape Architect, PLA

REGISTRATION
Licensed Landscape Architect,
California (#1877)

EDUCATION
B.L.A. (Bachelor of Landscape Architecture)
University of Oregon, 1977
M.L.A.U.D. (Masters of Landscape
Architecture in Urban Design and
Planning), Harvard University, 1983

EXPERTISE
• Public Works projects
• Site construc!on design
• Plant material selec!on
• Streetscape/civic facility design
• Community par!cipa!on
• Urban design studies focusing on
development implementa!on
strategies
• Design legisla!on/guidelines for
public and private facili!es.

EXPERIENCE
47 years of landscape architectural professional prac!ce experience

2017 – Present Project Manager, In-Site Landscape Architecture, Inc. 1994 – Present Parterre, Landscape Architects and Planners 1987 – 1994 Aus!n Hansen Group, Architects/ Planners/
Engineers; San Diego
1984 – 1987 M. W. Steel Group, Architects/ Planners; San Diego 1983 – 1984 Philips, Brandt, Reddick (PBR), Urban Planners/ Landscape Architects; Irvine
1979 – 1981 Kawasaki, Theilacker and Associates, Landscape Architects; San Diego
1977 – 1979 Wimmer, Yamada, Landscape Architects; San Diego Pat’s professional and academic interests for the past forty years have centered on the planning and design of urban open space projects. The majority of projects he is responsible for direc!ng requires coordina!on of mul!ple design disciplines such as architecture, engineering and planning. Pat is par!cularly knowledgeable in developing design solu!ons where consensus building with private development interests and ci!zen community groups is a fundamental part of the study process. Exploring methods to fully vest private and public interests in the design process has always been a special interest of Pat’s.

Pat also specializes in the design of pedestrian thoroughfares where issues of ADA, Title 24 and traffic calming are prominent. Pat has worked throughout San Diego County on public and private open space designs incorpora!ng new sidewalks, ligh!ng, furniture, signage, accessibility upgrades, public art, special features and landscaping. Pat extensively researches design methods, product reliability and regulatory standards prior to finalizing construc!on plans.

Pat has been a lecturer by appointment in the Urban Studies and Planning Program at the University of California at San Diego (UCSD). He lectures on the subject of public policy, design and resultant form consequences.

KEY PERSONNEL

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FIRM BACKGROUND
Michael Baker Interna
onal, Inc. (Michael Baker) was founded in 1940 as a civil engineering and surveying firm and quickly a2ained recogni
on as a premiere environmental planning, engineering, survey and construc on management firm. Today, we con
nue to leverage our collec
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serve be2er. We strive to make them safer, more accessible, more environmentally sustainable and more livable.

We facilitate their transforma
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We are change agents, leading our partners around the world into the future. Our greatest differen ator, though,
is our employees who demonstrate a world-class ability to solve complex problems. We reward innova on and
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ons for our clients.

Michael Baker is a full-service engineering services firm with exper se in mul
modal planning, roadway safety and
design, stakeholder engagement, and traffic opera
ons. For over 85 years, Michael Baker’s na
onwide staff of
more than 4,900 has brought dedica
on and passion to transporta
on planning projects both large and small. We
have successfully performed similar services for ci
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• Architecture
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• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental, Planning, Regulatory Permi?ng
• Geospa
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• Homeland Security
• Land / Urban Development
• Municipal / Civil / Public Works
• Traffic Planning and Engineering
• Transporta
on Engineering
• Highway & Roadway Design
• Signals, Signing & Striping, Traffic Control Plans
• Traffic Opera
ons & ITS
• Mobility Planning (Mul
modal)
• Complete Streets Planning & Design
• Ac
ve Transporta
on (Ped & Bike, SRTS, First Mile/Last Mile)
• Grant Wri
ng & Management
• Assessment of Transporta
on Impacts
• Safety Implementa
on (HSIP, ADA, LRSP, SSARP, & SS4A)
• Construc
on Management & Inspec
on
• Telecommunica
ons & U
li
es
• Water Resources
• Surface Water
Above: Private parks and greenbelts completed
with In-Site Landscape Architecture, Inc.
(Sommers Bend, Temecula)
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SUBCONSULTANTS
RANCHO LAS FLORES PARK, Coachella, CA
MBI provided a comprehensive Park Master Plan for a
29-acre undeveloped park site and final construc!on
drawings to implement the first phase for 15-acres of
the park. It features many sustainable design elements, such as permeable pavers, low water use plant material, drip irriga!on, rock mulches, LED ligh!ng, and site furnishings that used 80% recycled materials. The park
was designed to appeal to as many of the recrea!onal
needs of the community as possible. Crea!ng new soccer fields was the priority, but ameni!es included new baseball fields, a football field, an amphitheater, a playground, a splash pad water play area, basketball courts, a sand volleyball court, a walking trail, exercise sta- !ons, group picnic areas with BBQ's, drinking fountains, rest room/concession buildings, and a new Community
Center. Michael Baker provided the majority of the design services to prepare the Master Plan and construc- !on documents from in-house professionals including
landscape architects, civil engineers, structural engineers, stormwater designers, and surveyors.

BUMP AND GRIND TRAILHEAD RESTROOM
Palm Desert, CA
MBI prepared the civil design package that included
precise grading improvement plans, composite u!lity
plans and topographic field surveying at the request of the City of Palm Desert for the proposed prefabricated
restroom facility located at the popular Bump and
Grind trailhead and adjacent to the recently constructed CV Link path and shade structures.

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SILVERROCK PARK AND VENUE SITE
La Quinta, CA
MBI provided the civil engineering for the City of La
Quinta for the event and venue space adjacent to the
SilverRock resort and Golf Course. The park includes a
terraced sea!ng area that faces an open-air amphitheater, an event building, lake and stream, drinking fountains, several walking paths and benches as well as art pads and open space areas throughout the site.

VETERANS PARK - Coachella, CA
MBI was requested by the City of Coachella to assist
with the design and development of conceptual park
plans and cost es!mates necessary to secure project
funding for the development of Veterans Park. Michael
baker prepared complete design development and final
PS&E for bidding and construc!on and to provide support during construc!on. New improvements included a memorial wall, infinity edge water feature, prefabricated restroom, park entry arches on Vine and Orchard Avenue and wider sidewalks along 4th, Vine, Orchard
and low walls and benches to match the recently
updated City Hall site improvements. The City required
that the project construc!on be completed within
approximately 5 months.

HARVESTON COMMUNITY PARK
Temecula, CA
MBI was responsible for the prepara!on of civil engineering design, surveying and mapping services, and construc!on staking for this state-of-the-art regional
sports park facility within the Harveston Development
in Temecula, California. The sports park included so`-
ball fields, soccer fields, concession and restroom facili- !es, a picnic pavilion, parking lots and numerous sidewalks. Michael Baker provided design, construc!on staking, rough grading and backbone infrastructure for
this project. Special aTen!on was taken in the park's
design for drainage capabili!es and specialty ligh!ng.

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CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT MANAGER
William A. Pope
Mr. Pope works in Michael Baker's Palm Desert Office.

He has resided in the Coachella Valley all of his life and has seen the many changes that have shaped the
landscape of this beautiful valley. He is experienced
with Autocad Land Development Desktop software
including Civil and Survey modules, Autocad Civil 3D,
along with various data-base packages for
hydrology/hydraulics and map checking protocols. Mr.

Pope has extensive knowledge in the writing of legal
descriptions, area calculations and mapping which
includes Parcel Maps, Tract Maps and Lot Line
Adjustments. He works closely with Michael Baker's Public Works personnel in providing necessary base mapping, right-of-way analysis and property research through various parcel information programs and close contact with various title companies locally. With 20 years of experience in the consulting engineering industry, Mr. Pope has developed unique skills in the preparation of parcel, tract and ALTA/ACSM plats along with civil design plans including sewer, water, storm sewer, hydrology calculations, and street plan and profile design.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Rancho Las Flores Park Master Plan - Phase 1, Coachella, California. City of Coachella. Project Manager. Responsible for mapping services. Michael Baker provided professional landscape architecture and civil engineering services to the City of Coachella for the design and development of a community sports park. The 25-acre park included a major lighted soccer complex, football field, baseball and softball fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, splash fountain, restrooms, shade structures, a new public street, parking lot improvements, landscaping, irrigation, and associated improvements. Services included the preparation of conceptual design alternatives, a two phased master plan, and final plans, specifications and estimates.

Marriott Shadow Ridge Resort, Palm Desert, California. Marriott Ownership Resorts. Project Manager. Responsible for mapping services.

Michael Baker provided surveying and mapping services for Phase 9 of the Marriott Desert Springs Villas North Development, which will include the ultimate build-out of 999 attached vacation residential time-share dwelling units (villas), an 18-hole golf course, sales center, and restaurant.

The villas are grouped in 51 buildings with approximately 20 villas per building. Michael Baker assisted with various parcel map waivers through the City of Palm Desert for re-configuring the previously mapped lots along with vacation of several emergency vehicle access easements.

Michael Baker also prepared a record of survey and various legal descriptions and plat maps for future food truck lot access.

Tennis Gardens at Indian Wells, Indian Wells, California. Pm Sports Management. Project Manager. Responsible for the on-site grading design and on-site utility infrastructure for the Garden of Champions tennis complex expansion project. Michael Baker provided engineering services for the Garden of Champions expansion project; a tennis complex constructed on the remaining 30-acre vacant site adjacent to the existing tennis complex. The complex is home to the BNP Paribas Open Tennis Tournament. As part of the proposed design, it was necessary to relocate a domestic sewer and water main, quitclaim existing easements back to the landowner, and prepare new easements for the Coachella Valley Water District main lines that were relocated. Project work includes bid evaluation and construction management services.

The project includes a new 16,000-seat main stadium, four other new tennis courts, two new parking lots, and turf parking areas. Engineering also included off-site street improvement plans, signing and striping plans, modifications to the traffic signal at the intersection of Miles Avenue and Washington Street, private sewer, water and fire water improvement plans, hydrology and hydraulics reports, water quality management plans, detailed site ADA access plans for proper circulation and CBC requirements, coordination with several consultants including audio/video specialists, restaurant design teams and working closely with Imperial Irrigation District and Southern California Edison for the coordination and expansion to the electrical infrastructure on-site. The project design and construction was given a very aggressive schedule and the expansion was done within 10 months and 10 days from project design to Certificate of Occupancy.

Terra Lago Four Seasons Project, Indio, California. K. Hovnanian Companies of California. Project Manager. Responsible for mapping services as well as a full-service suite of Civil Engineering Design. Michael Baker provided and is currently preparing final engineering and mapping services for the Terra Lago Four Seasons project consisting of an ultimate build-out of 827 residential, single-family lots. Terra Lago is being built over several phases with the first phases including seven separate final maps that were prepared and recorded within the City of Indio. Michael Baker was responsible for attending project meetings and preparing final tract maps, ALTA surveys, and various plats and legal descriptions to assist the developer with the Bureau of Real Estate (BRE) and Department of Real Estate (DRE). Civil engineering design included both on and off site street improvement plans, storm drain, sewer and water improvement plans, WQMP, SWPPP reporting, rough and precise grading improvement plans as well as coordination with subconsultants and various contractors during the construction phase of the development which is still under construction.

The Thermal Club Project, Thermal, California. Thermal Operating Company, LLC. Project Manager. Responsible for mapping services.

Michael Baker is currently providing construction surveying services for The Thermal Club, a premier private motorsports facility. In addition to

4.5 miles of members-only racetrack, the Club facilities will include over 200 Founders Lots, a Clubhouse and Village unrivaled in the motorsports world, and will rank among the best of private clubs of any type. The project encompasses 530 acres in Riverside County.

Years with Michael Baker
13 Years of Experience
32 Education
Vocational/Technical, 2005, Surveying and Mapping
Course, Mount San Jacinto Community College,
College of the Desert
Professional Affiliations
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Building Industry Association of Southern California
(BIA)
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CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARMENT MANAGER – PUBLIC WORKS
Lonnie Druliner, P.E.

Ms. Druliner has many years of experience in land
development in both private and public sectors
throughout southern California. Her project experience
ranging from residential, multi-family, and commercial
development to Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).

Her experience has developed her skills in grading and
improvement plans, storm water calculations, hydrology analyses, utility designs, and SWPPP reporting. She is currently pursuing her ADA CASp Certification.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Button Parking Lot Project. City of Rancho Mirage. Overseeing civil, landscape architecture, and electrical disciplines to design and grade roughly 2.3 acres of parking lots to be used for the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater and weekly farmers markets. Street improvement and ramps are being updated to comply with ADA requirements. Coordinating with the City to develop material needed for City Council, including 3D renderings.

Morrison Park Pump Track & Site Improvements Project. City of Moreno Valley. Oversee the expansion design of Morrison Park which includes the addition of a parking lot, restroom, pump track, lighting, detention basin, flow track, bicycle playground, and trail path. Managed multiple engineering disciplines, including electrical, stormwater, civil, geotechnical, and landscape architecture, in collaboration with the pump track team, to deliver the plans, specifications, and estimate package to the City in a timely manner.

Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). City of Escondido. Includes Active Transportation Projects (ATP) throughout the City to improve sidewalk curb and gutter, adding bicycle lanes, implementing traffic calming measures, and promote safe routes to school. Various phases of the projects were environmental (CEQA and NEPA), engineering and specifications, and construction. Grants ranged from $1.2M to

1.6M. Reporting and submittals were coordinated with Caltrans, SANDAG, and California Transportation Commission (CTC). The ATP Cycle 6 application was recently submitted in June of 2022.

Grape Day Park Improvements Project. City of Escondido. Focused relocating a restroom within Grape Day Park and providing ADA access to the restrooms from the various access points of the park. Coordination efforts were made with utility companies, Escondido Police Department, Escondido Parks and Recreation Department, Escondido’s Historic Preservation Committee, California Center for the Arts - Escondido, and design consultants to provide the best service to all parties and especially the residents.

Years with Michael Baker
2 Years of Experience
12 Education
M. Eng., 2012 Civil Engineering, Tufts University
B.S., 2010, Structural Engineering, University of
California, San Diego
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SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER – ENVIRONMENTAL & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT Elizabeth Meyerhoff
Elizabeth Meyerhoff brings 20 years of experience as an community planner with extensive working knowledge of
California’s complex environmental regulations. Public
outreach and community engaggemnt efforts include
delivering project-specific scoping, hosting open houses, and project presentations to various committees, including engagement in direct dialog with the public and key stakeholders.

EXPERIENCE
Lake Gregory Regional Park Project. San Bernardino County Public Works. Environmental Lead. Ms. Meyerhoff was responsible for the preparation of the CEQA compliance report and supporting technical studies. The project includes construction of infrastructure improvements and routine maintenance elements for ongoing operations at the regional park. Key topics included recreation, water quality, and public safety.

Broadband Strategic Master Plan. City of San Bernardino. Community Engagement. Elizabeth led several public outreach meetings throughout the City to share project information and receive community feedback. The project explored the feasibility of a municipal broadband network ownership through a comprehensive analysis that included:
identifying and analyzing existing infrastructure (both above and below ground); analyzing infrastructure vulnerabilities and strengths; identifying and analyzing shared resources and shared infrastructure across City departments; and gathering quantitative and qualitative data from city residents and community leaders on internet access and use barriers.

Coachella Rail Station Feasibility Study. City of Coachella. Community Engagement and Environmental Lead.

Elizabeth is providing environmental due diligence including demographic research and resource evaluation for several potential sites for a multi-modal rail and transit station. The study engages community members in the City and the greater Coachella Valley region to optimize the benefits of rail service in Coachella Valley with the goals of reducing vehicle trips and greenhouse gas emissions with particular attention given to incorporating the feedback of disadvantaged and historically underserved community members and stakeholders of these region.

Western Coachella Valley Flood and Blowsand Road Improvement Project, Indian Canyon Drive CEQA/NEPA Compliance and Regulatory Permitting. Coachella Valley Association of Governments. Environmental Lead. Michael Baker is providing design and planning services for the 1.8-mile roadway segment to mitigate floodwater and blowsand impacts and improve the existing 4-lane divided major thoroughfare per the City of Palm Springs General Plan. Ms.

Meyerhoff is responsible for environmental compliance, overseeing the preparation of scientific/technical reports, and regulatory permitting as well as coordination with key stakeholders.

Frank Sinatra Drive Low Flow Water Crossing Feasibility Study. City of Rancho Mirage. Environmental Lead. Ms.

Meyerhoff led the environmental team in the development and analysis of several designs considerations and location alternatives to allow for increased recreational connectivity and improved vehicle safety along the low flow water crossing.

Identified environmental opportunities and constraints for each alternative including maintenance activities. Key planning and environmental issues included multi-agency coordination and consultation, aesthetics, biological mapping and clearing, tribal coordination, floodway management, and jurisdictional permitting.

Years with Michael Baker
3 Years of Experience
20 Education
Post-Baccalaureate Professional Certificate,
Land Use and Environmental Planning,
University of California, Riverside Extension
B.A., Sociology, University of California, Riverside
Professional Affiliations
Desert Valley Builders Association, Professional
Women in Building Council Member, 2024-Present
Association of Environmental Professionals, Past
Elected Board Member 2018-2024
American Planning Association, Member
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CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER
Francisco Alcocer
Mr. Alcocer has extensive experienced in
land development and client relations. His
experience includes projects within the
commercial, residential, and institutional
sectors. As project manager his
responsibilities include design and
production of grading, sewer, water, and
street & storm drain plans. His software skill and experience include an advanced understanding level of AutoCAD Civil 3D.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Terra Lago Four Seasons Project, Indio, California. K. Hovnanian Companies of California. Project Manager. Responsible for managing the project by coordinating staff, client needs, budgeting, and scheduling. Also overseeing final engineering tasks such as utility, grading, site, demolition, and a horizontal control plan. The Terra Lago Four Seasons project consisting of an ultimate build-out of 827 residential, single-family lots. Terra Lago is being built over several phases with seven separate final maps that will be recorded within the City of Indio.

Mountain View Estates Project, Cathedral City, California. Desert Housing Venture. Project Manager. Responsible for managing the project by coordinating staff, client needs, budgeting, and scheduling. Also overseeing final engineering tasks such as utility, grading, site, demolition, and a horizontal control plan. The Mountain View Estates project consisting of an ultimate build-out of 110 residential, single-family lots.

Mountain View Estates is being built in two phases including two separate final maps that will be prepared and recorded within the City of Cathedral City.

The Thermal Club, Thermal, California. Project Manager. Responsible for managing the project by coordinating staff, client needs, budgeting, and scheduling. Also overseeing final engineering tasks such as utility, grading, site, demolition, and a horizontal control plan. The Thermal Club project consisting of an ultimate build-out of over two hundred residential units.

Civic Center Park, City of Palm Desert, California. Project Manager. Francisco serves as the project manager for the Civic Center Park hardscape upgrades currently being designed for the City of Palm Desert. The project will include removal and replacement of the existing concrete flatwork adjacent to the existing playground equipment and restroom building. His responsibilities include managing staff tasked to prepare the improvement plans, scheduling with the client and assisting with site design as needed for project completion.

Eisenhower Central Plant Expansion, Rancho Mirage, California. Project Manager. Responsible for managing the project by coordinating staff, client needs, budgeting, and scheduling. Also overseeing final engineering tasks such as utility, grading, site, demolition, and a horizontal control plan. The Cardiovascular Building Expansion consist of two multi story buildings with various ADA paths of travel.

Floor and Decor Project, La Quinta, California. Civil Associate. Assisted with design and plan production for a composite utility, and precise grading plan using Civil 3D. The plans included extensive demolition work which was addressed through the conceptual design phase of development. A thorough set of site demolition plans, a new loading dock and coordination with several of the existing underground utilities was performed. The existing building formerly housed a Sam’s Club Home Improvement Center and all site improvements needed to be brought back up to current California Building Codes with the City of La Quinta Building and Safety and Engineering Departments. The project was completed on time and under budget with a very aggressive schedule proposed by the client.

Years with Michael Baker
11 Years of Experience
11 Education
B.S., 2012, Civil Engineer, California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona
Licenses/Certifications
Professional Affiliations
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
Years with Michael Baker
12 Years of Experience
12 Education
B.S., 2012 Civil Engineer, California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona
Professional Affiliations
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
Building Industry Association of Southern California
(BIA)
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SENIOR CIVIL DESIGNER/ ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Samuel Menache Diaz de Leon
Mr. Menache Diaz de Leon is experienced in the civil
engineering field and specializes in street, grading,
drainage, water, and sewer design. His project
experience includes numerous private development and
public infrastructure projects ranging from one-acre
commercial sites to large master planned residential communities.

Responsibilities of these projects include preparation of preliminary designs for planning, utility conflict studies, grading and drainage plans, water, sewer, storm drain improvement plans, construction documents, cost estimates and project coordination.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Veterans Memorial Park, Coachella, California. City of Coachella. Provided landscape architecture and civil engineering for the initial conceptual plan alternatives, renderings, and preliminary cost estimates for the redesign of the downtown Veterans Park. The park includes a Veterans monument with an infinity edge fountain at its center, memorial wall, performance and event stage with turfed amphitheater, public restroom, covered group picnic area, formal arched entry and palm grove, desert botanical garden and courtyard entry to City Hall, gated parking area, on street parking, new parking lot, widened sidewalks to accommodate community events, site furnishings, and street trees.

Responsible for completed design development and final plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) for bidding and construction and provided support during construction.

Sundance, PA 45 & 51, Tract 31469-3 & Tract 31470-1 Park Sites, Beaumont, California. Pardee Homes. Provided precise grading and paving design for two park sites (3.5 ac and 1.5 ac) within the residential community of Sundance located in the city of Beaumont, CA. Parks included fitness center, recreation areas, playgrounds, pool, spa and restrooms. Responsible for the preparation, design and processing of improvement plans, utility plans, precise grading plans, construction documents, cost estimates, and providing public agency and subconsultant project coordination..

Tournament Hills, Tract 36307-1, Park Site, Beaumont CA. Tri-Pointe Homes. Provided precise grading and paving design for a 3-acre park site located within the residential community of Tournament Hills in the city of Beaumont, CA. Pak site included pool, spa, recreation area, playground and restrooms. Responsible for the preparation, design and processing of improvement plans, utility plans, precise grading plans, construction documents, cost estimates, and providing public agency and subconsultant project coordination..

Sundance, Active Adult Recreation Center and Paseos, Beaumont, CA. Tri-Pointe Homes. Responsible for the engineering analysis, site plan layout, grading, storm drain, and utilities design of a 7-acre site with a state of the art recreation center that included a fitness center, locker rooms, pool, spa, pickleball courts and dedicated parking. Duties included grading, paving, street, storm drain, water, and sewer design.

Responsible for the preparation of improvement plans and construction documents, and providing public agency and subconsultant project coordination.

Pyramid Ranch Park Site, Tract 38557-1, Coachella, CA. Pulte Homes. One acre park site located within the residential community of Pyramid Ranch in the city of Coachella. Park included a dog park, basketball court and meandering walkways. Responsible for the site layout, engineering analysis, and grading design. Responsibilities included; preparation of precise grading plans, construction exhibits, and providing public agency and sub-consultant project coordination.

Years with Michael Baker
12 Years of Experience
21 Education
B.S., 2001, Industrial Engineering/Civil Engineering,
Colorado State University
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CIVIL ENGINEERING QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER
Miguel V. Gonzalez, P.E., LEED AP
Mr. Gonzalez currently serves as a Technical Manager in the Temecula regional office. He is responsible for
overseeing the implementation of Quality Control and
Quality Assurance implementation for preparation of
improvement plans for grading, street design, storm drain, sewer and water plans. Mr. Gonzalez is familiar with Agency requirement in Southern California. He has a diverse background with civil and electrical engineering with emphasis in land development, public works, construction management and storm water. In addition to final engineering, he has reviewed entitlement of new projects and prepared conditions of approval for them.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Spencer's Crossing Sports Park, Riverside County, California. Lennar Homes of California. Project Manager. Responsible for preparing rough grading plans, precise grading plans, and utility design for this 12-acre sports park that was part of the Specific Plan for Spencer’s Crossing.

The project includes one soccer field, two softball fields (one of them is lighted), children's play areas, picnic areas, barbeque areas, walking trails, shade pavilions, open play areas, restroom/concession/storage building, and off-street parking.

Mr. Gonzalez was also responsible for the street improvement, wet utilities and drainage facilities surrounding the park.

Santana Park Expansion, Corona, California. Project Engineer. This project added approximately 1.5 acres to the existing Santana Park site after vacation of one segment of Garretson Avenue per the construction of Magnolia Avenue. Mr. Gonzalez was responsible for precise grading plans and drainage for new walkways, enlargement of one ball field, and additional parking lot.

Centinela Bike Pump Track, Inglewood, California. Velosolutions. Project Engineer. Michael Baker, partnering with Grow Cycle Foundation, provided design and engineering services to develop a bike pump track for the Edwin Vincent Park. The track is an asphalt paved, closed loop track, consisting of undulating rollers, banked turns, and features to enhance the play experience, serving a wide range of age groups and nonmotorized wheeled vehicles (such as bicycles and scooters). The track was inset two feet below grade with a starting platform height of two feet above grade. Mr. Gonzalez was responsible for the preparation of precise grading plans, drainage plans, and the low-impact development BMPs.

Ronald Reagan Bike Pump Track, Temecula, California. City of Temecula. Project Manager. Michael Baker was retained by the City of Temecula to provide design and engineering services to develop a bike pump track for the Ronald Regan Sports Park. The track was set even with the existing grade with a starting platform height of four feet above grade. Mr. Gonzalez was responsible for the preparation of precise grading plans, drainage plans, low-impact development BMPs and Water Quality Management Plan.

Heroes Park, Riverside County, California. Brookfield Homes. Project Manager. Responsible for preparing rough grading plans, precise grading plans, and utility design for this 14-acre park in the French Valley in Riverside County. The project includes one soccer field, two large dog fenced play areas, two picnic areas, walking trails, shade pavilions, open play areas, restroom/concession/storage building, and off-street parking. Mr. Gonzalez was also responsible for the street improvement, wet utilities and drainage facilities surrounding the park.

Glen Arbor Dog Park Project, Murrieta, California. City of Murrieta. Michael Baker is preparing a categorical exemption report for the city of Murrieta's Glen Arbor Dog Park Project. Overall, the Michael Baker team is providing professional engineering design services in preparing survey mapping, site research, environmental documents, stormwater analysis, structural bridge feasibility analysis, precise grading, and estimates. Mr. Gonzalez is the engineer of Record for the project Years with Michael Baker
22 Years of Experience
39 Education
M.S., 1995, Civil Engineering, San Diego State
University
C.A., 1991, Industrial Electricity, San Diego City
College
B.S., 1985, Civil Engineering, University of
Guanajuato, Mexico
Licenses/Certifications
LEED Accredited Professional
Professional Engineer - Civil, California, 2001, 61561
Professional Engineer - Civil, Mexico, 1987, 1129464
Professional Engineer - Civil, B.C. Mexico, 1990,
5030/90
Professional Affiliations
American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association
(ARCSA)
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STORMWATER LEAD
Danielle R. Peltier, E.I.T.

Ms. Peltier is a project manager specializing in
hydrology and water quality in the Coachella Valley.

She has led design work for both private and municipal
infrastructure projects across Southern California.

Danielle’s expertise includes performing detailed
hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and preparing final
designs (PS&E). Her software experience spans CivilDesign, HydroCalc, and AES software for hydrologic analysis, Hydraflow Storm Sewers Extension and WSPGW for hydraulic analysis, and HEC-RAS and XPSWMM for 1D/2D modeling. She is also adept at using ArcGIS Pro and AutoCAD Civil3D for plan production and data analysis. Danielle has prepared and plan checked water quality management, stormwater pollution prevention, and erosion control plans. She collaborates with our internal team, agencies, and stakeholders to deliver streamlined, sustainable, and effective solutions.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Glen Arbor Dog Park Project, Murrieta, California. City of Murrieta. Design Engineer. Responsible for stormwater related design and reports for the public park project, including water quality management, hydrology and hydraulics, and stormwater pollution prevention from preliminary to final engineering including coordination with the City. Performed hydrologic analysis, HEC-RAS modeling, hydraulic analysis, and water quality treatment design. This park is in a floodway, and modeling was performed to ensure new facilities would not be damaged due to velocities in the design storm. Michael Baker is preparing a categorical exemption report for the city of Murrieta's Glen Arbor Dog Park Project. Overall, the Michael Baker team is providing professional engineering design services in preparing survey mapping, site research, environmental documents, stormwater analysis, structural bridge feasibility analysis, precise grading, and estimates.

Morrison Park Bike Pump Track, Moreno Valley, California. City of Moreno Valley. Senior Designer. Responsible for leading the stormwater design and reporting for the project, encompassing water quality management, hydrology and hydraulics, and stormwater pollution prevention.

This project had submittals at 30%, 90%, and 100% which required great communication with the City and project team to skip the 60% phase.

Performed hydrologic analysis, hydraulic analysis, and water quality basin design and routing. Michael Baker provided engineering design and environmental services for the pump track and site improvements as part of Morrison Park Expansion Phase 1 Improvements. The project scope includes an asphalt pump track, commercial driveway, parking lot with 40-50 parking spaces, pre-fabricated restroom, site lighting, site furnishings, drainage improvements, and an asphalt trail connecting the new site to the existing Morrison Park Parking Lot.

Amargosa Creek Recreational Trail, Lancaster, California. City of Lancaster, California. Design Engineer. Responsible for the Amargosa Recreational Trail Project Hydrology and Hydraulics Study and drainage design. The two-mile bike trail proposed along Amargosa Creek required an analysis of the project’s hydraulic impact to the existing channel and evaluation of water quality BMPs. Michael Baker has been contracted to prepare concept plans, a preliminary design, and environmental documentation for the Creek Recreational Trail Project in Lancaster, California. The project includes the design and construction of a 2-mile bike and pedestrian trail (Class I facility) along Amargosa Creek from Avenue H to Avenue J Amargosa. The project scope includes alternatives analysis for each of the three trail crossing locations.

Alternatives studies include a bridge overcrossing and at-grade crossing options including HAWK signals or RRFBs with lane reconfiguration and bulb outs. The trail itself will be a shared-use path with a landscaping buffer, which will serve as a water quality treatment device and to enhance the aesthetic of the trail.

On-Call Surveying and Civil Engineering Plan Review Services, Palm Desert, California. City of Palm Desert. Civil Associate. Responsible for providing on-call services to the City of Palm Desert, specifically reviewing Water Quality Management Plans for the Whitewater River Region, Hydrology Reports, and design drawings. The reviews were conducted in a timely but detailed manner and communication with the consultant was encouraged to help expedite the review process. Michael Baker provided on-call surveying and mapping services to include acting city surveyor responsibilities in Palm Desert, California. In 2020, the city expanded these services to engineering review and again in 2021 to include acting city engineer responsibilities. The work included quality control and assurance for internal documents and procedures and review of applicant submitted plans, maps, reports, and documents for compliance to the laws and codes that govern the practice.

Years with Michael Baker
6 Years of Experience
7 Education
B.S., 2020, Environmental Engineering, University of
California, Riverside
Licenses/Certifications
Engineer-In-Training, 2020
Professional Affiliations
American Public Works Association (APWA)
California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA)
Engineers Without Borders (EWB)
Floodplain Management Association (FMA)
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SUBCONSULTANTS
Since our establishment in 2004, Visual Concepts Ligh$ng, Inc. stands as a leading full-service electrical engineering firm, dedicated to the intricate art of sustainable ligh$ng design. While our capabili$es span the en$re spectrum of electrical engineering, we have honed our focus and exper$se on outdoor ligh$ng, epitomizing a 'Fusion of Light' that transforms spaces – from high-end residen$al landscapes to picturesque streetscapes and dynamic municipal ball fields. At Visual Concepts Ligh$ng, our design philosophy is rooted in a seamless journey, guiding clients from ligh$ng concept to construc$on-ready plans. With a robust founda$on of over 30 years of hands-on electrical field experience and a cumula$ve 45 years of design prowess, we are commi6ed to delivering designs that align with the true intent of our clients. Our approach aims to eliminate costly change orders, ensuring the successful realiza- $on of efficient and effec$ve electrical systems. Visual Concepts has a rich history in working with many municipal agencies across Southern California for on-call engineering services. Some of the more recent projects include:

VCL has extensive experience working with
In-Site Landscape Architecture, Inc.:
• Fritz Burns Park - La Quinta, CA—Upgrades to exis$ng park for new site ligh$ng and site electrical for new ameni$es including EVCS, site ligh$ng, landscape ligh$ng, RGB color changing ligh$ng and public swimming pool deck ligh$ng: In design • Harvest Park (County of San Diego) – Valley Center, CA • Park Circle – Valley Center, CA
• Santa Rosa Plateau Visitor Center Project – Murrieta, CA • Sports Ranch at Sommer Bend – Temecula, CA
• The Griffin Club Recrea&on Center – La Quinta, CA
• Winchester Sports Park - Riverside, CA
VCL has also completed the following related projects :
• Arts & Music Line – CVAG – City of La Quinta, City of Coachella, City of Indio – 10-mile delineated path of travel for pedestrians and cyclist, connected to the CV Link. Project includes specialty color changing ligh$ng with several ar$s$c lighted areas including power distribu$on and advanced ligh$ng controls. • SDSU Snapdragon Stadium Parks – SDSU San Diego – Provided ligh$ng design and electrical engineering services for the installa$on of landscape ligh$ng, color changing ar$s$c ligh$ng and energy efficient solar park ligh$ng.
• Fosia Park – City of Carson
• Southwest Neighborhood Park – City of San Diego

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KEN PEREZ SR– Lighting and Electrical President/ Principal-in-Charge Ken has been in the electrical field for more than 40 years with experience in both construction as well as electrical engineering design. For the last 20 years, he has been working on the engineering side of the industry with an emphasis in lighting design. His actual field experience has given him a tremendous edge over his competition in that he knows firsthand HOW an electrical system is installed, which he is then able to more clearly translate this to the design documents. This approach has enabled him to keep costly change orders down to a minimum for his client’s benefit. Ken serves as Vice President of the IES in San Diego. Ken’s experience has caught the attention of many municipal agencies and has been called upon to offer expert advice on lighting ordinances as well as lighting design guide criteria. He also serves as a lighting judge for certain venues and teaches outdoor Lighting Fundamentals for the San Diego chapter of the IESNA.

EDUCATION
• 40 years of field experience as an electrician installing lighting and power systems. • 29 years engineering design experience in the consulting electrical engineering field. • Lighting applications certification (AGI-32) thru “Lighting Analyst Inc”. • Lighting fundamentals thru “Illumination Engineering Society of North America”. • UCSD-1998, HVAC, DDC Controls Certification
• Mesa College-1978, National Electrical Code
• On-going classes in lighting fundamental, applications, Title-24 and UBC, NEC, CEC.

ORGANIZATIONS
• IES-Illumination Engineering Society – Past Vice President for over 5 years CVAG - Coachella Valley Association of GovernmentsCVAG Arts and Music Line – A 10-mile path of travel through the City of La Quinta, Coachella and Indio, that interconnects with the CV Link and takes you into the Polo Fields for the Golden Voice concerts AKA “Coachella” festival. Provided electrical engineering for artistic lighting that brings intrigue, invokes powerful emotions with illumination, utilizing color changing custom light fixtures in collaboration with Circular Dimensions for lighted art treatments.

City of Vista- Paseo Santa Fe Streetscape. Provided lighting design and electrical engineering for a 4-block section of South Santa Fe Dr. providing enhanced public street lighting and electrical elements. Skip Hammann-City of Vista Development Services, Project Manager. (760) 802-5605
City of San Marcos- We have provided many street light design services and park lighting and electrical design services over the course of many years, such as Buelow Park, Hollandia Dairy park, Conner Park, Sunset Park and have also provided assistance with street light design standards and design criteria. Mike Rafael-City of San Marcos Engineering Division. Senior Civil Engineer-Transportation. (760) 744-1050 ext 3274 Parks with In-Site Landscape Architecture, Inc. – We have completed the following projects with In-Site: Fritz Burns Park - La Quinta, CA, Winchester Sports Park – Riverside, CA, Harvest Park (County of San Diego) – Valley Center, CA, Park Circle – Valley Center, CA, Santa Rosa Plateau Visitor Center Project – Murrieta, CA, Sports Ranch at Sommer Bend – Temecula, CA, The Griffin Club Recreation Center – La Quinta, CA Visual Concepts Lighting, Inc.

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Ken Jr. Resume

KENNETH M. PEREZ II – Lighting and Electrical Senior Project Manager Kenny Jr, our senior team member, boasts 18 years of expertise in designing and managing diverse projects. His commitment to staying current with sustainable lighting technology is evident in authored ordinances for Rancho Sante Fe Association and Sommers Bend in Temecula, CA. As our Title-24 expert, he remains at the forefront of the outdoor lighting measures, actively engaging with industry trends through the Illumination Engineering Society of North America

EDUCATION
• Lighting applications certification (AGI-32) thru “Lighting Analyst Inc”. • Lighting fundamentals thru “Illumination Engineering Society of North America” • AutoCad Certification thru “Virtual Design & Construction Institute” • Project Management thru “UC San Diego”
• On-going classes in lighting fundamental, applications, Title-24 and UBC, NEC, CEC etcetera. • CALCTP Certified Employer
• 18 years engineering design experience in the consulting electrical engineering field.

ORGANIZATIONS
• IESNA-Illuminating Engineering Society of North America • BIA – San Diego/Southern California

PROJECTS/REFERENCE
CVAG - Coachella Valley Association of GovernmentsCVAG Arts and Music Line – A 10-mile path of travel through the City of La Quinta, Coachella and Indio, that interconnects with the CV Link and provides a safe path of travel into the Polo Fields for the Golden Voice concerts AKA “Coachella” festival. Provided lighting design for artistic lighting that brings intrigue, invokes powerful emotions with illumination, utilizing color changing custom light fixtures in collaboration with Circular Dimensions for lighted art treatments. Randy Bowman – CVAG Assistant Director – Transportation. [email protected] City of IndioOasis Streetscape Enhancement – Provided lighting design and electrical engineering for 5 blocks on Oasis Street between Indio Blvd. and Highway 111, within the city of Indio’s downtown corridor. Project included civil improvements, landscape improvements and lighting improvements. Lighting improvements included street lighting, pedestrian lighting and landscape lighting. Dilesh Sheth – Albert Webb & associates - Senior Vice President. 951-248- 4237
Colrich Communities and Lennar HomesEpoca Master Planned Community – Provided site lighting design and electrical engineering for five (5) residential communities and a master recreation center, including the street lighting for all roadways. Projects included street lighting, pedestrian lighting, landscape lighting, public trail system lighting, monument lighting, way finding signage, electric vehicle charging stations and power to all site amenities. Briar Belair– Colrich Communities – Project Manager. 619-857-4282. & McKenna Lane – Lennar Homes – Project Manager. 619-241-3431 Visual Concepts Lighting, Inc.

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FIRM PROFILE
Verdantas Inc. (Verdantas) is an engineering firm dedicated to providing our clients with expertise in engineering consulting, the environment, and its supporting infrastructure. Founded in 2020 and employing more than 1,500 professionals in 46 states, Verdantas has grown exponentially in the last four years, strategically acquiring firms including Southern California’s premier geotechnical consultant, Leighton Consulting, Inc. With the addition of Leighton’s legacy team, Verdantas has the advantage of more than 63 years of experience delivering industry-leading geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection services to local communities.

Our team has geotechnical expertise for design and construction of new and improvement public projects including, but not limited to, community parks, sports fields, conservation preserves, pedestrian/ bike trails, flood control channels, and creeks. Verdantas has worked in the City of Palm Desert serving on projects including the Berger Road Improvement Project and the San Pablo Corridor Improvements Project, as well as other projects within the city including College of the Desert and University Park.

Palma Village Park Improvement Project - Palm Desert, CA (Completed with In-Site Landscape Architecture, Inc.)
Winchester Sports Park - Riverside, CA
(Completed with In-Site Landscape Architecture, Inc.)
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Firm
Verdantas Inc.

Office Location
Temecula, CA
Education
BS, Earth Sciences, University of
California, Santa Cruz, CA
Licenses/Certifications
CA – Engineering Geologist -
2769
CA – Professional Geologist -
9653
Years of Experience
11 Years of Industry Experience
3 Years at Verdantas
Brent Adam, PG, CEG
Project Geologist
Verdantas.com

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Brent is a self-mo3vated and detail-oriented geologist with a broad skillset that has been successfully applied to geotechnical, geophysical, forensic, and construc3on materials tes3ng projects. Areas of exper3se include geotechnical and geophysical field methods, geologic mapping and surveying, project management, proposal and report compila3on, client communica3on and business development.

Project Experience
Community Recreation Center Renovation
Temecula, CA
Project Geologist for geologic investigation for the proposed improvements at the Temecula CRC, which included building additions, new landscaping, a splash pad and associated improvements. Also provided construction observation and materials testing services.

Palma Village Park Renovations
Palm Desert, CA
Project Geologist for geologic investigation for the proposed improvements at Palma Village Park, which included a new gazebo and associated improvements.

Temecula Rainbow Rockfall Hazard
Temecula, CA
Project Geologist. Provided geologic mapping, observation, and hazard mitigation recommendations for emergency repair efforts following a significant rockfall event along Rainbow Valley Road in the city of Temecula.

Riverside Gateway Project Suite
Riverside, CA
Project Geologist. Provided geotechnical investigation, geologic reconnaissance, and geohazard review, including mitigation recommendations for preliminary design of proposed improvements at nine park sites along the Santa Ana River Trail within the city of Riverside. 1030
Firm
Verdantas Inc.

Office Location
Temecula, CA
Education
BS, Mathemacs, University at
Albany
Licenses/Certifications
CA – Civil Engineer - #93187
CFR 1910.120 OSHA 40-Hour
Training
CFR 1910.120 OSHA 8-Hour
Refresher Training
CPN Nuclear Gauge Certification
Confined Space Entry Training
Years of Experience
19 Years of Industry Experience
16 Years at Verdantas
Bashir Saiid, PE
Associate Engineer/Group Leader
Verdantas.com

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Bashir has more than 18 years of performing construction soils and materials testing as well as geotechnical exploration project coordination. He serves as key personnel providing project management support, including site and subcontractor coordination, geotechnical analysis, lab test results evaluation, and report preparation. His development and growth from a field technician to a associate engineer allows him to understand the full project life cycle and support Verdantas’ turnkey geotechnical and materials services.

Project Experience
Del Webb at Rancho Mirage Active Adult Community
Rancho Mirage, CA.

Project Engineer during the geotechnical investigations to support design options and City of Rancho Mirage requirements. The geotechnical studies comprised of drilled test borings and test pits to further refine soil conditions and related grading recommendations for both onsite and offsite improvements. The 484-acre site will be home to a 1,200+ unit active adult community inclusive of a community park and pedestrian trail and bridge.

Roripaugh Community Sports Park,
Temecula, CA.

Project Engineer for the geotechnical exploration for the design and construction of a new community sports park. Conducted senior quality review of the geological aspect of the geotechnical report. The 22-acre park boasts two baseball fields, two soccer fields, two basketball courts, a new playground with swings multiple pavilion shelters with picnic tables, benches, and BBQs.
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KoserConsulting

DRY UTILITY PLANNING & DESIGN
Koser Consulting was founded in January of 2008 in an effort to assist home builders, land developers, and municipalities in the area of dry utility consulting and design. Dealing with such entities as Southern California Edison, Verizon, AT&T, City of Moreno Valley (ENCO), Imperial Irrigation District (IID), City of Azusa Light and Power, The Gas Company, Time Warner Cable, and Charter Communications, Koser Consulting offers outstanding knowledge about and quality rapport with the utility companies and their representatives.

Koser Consulting is staffed with quality, experienced personnel capable of handling all dry utility consulting as well as design needs including electric and telephone applicant design, conflict exhibits, sleeving plans, lot disclosures and bid and quantity reports. In addition, Koser Consulting offers free site evaluations and opinions of cost.

John Koser has over 24 years of dry utility consulting experience as well as two years as a telecom engineer/planner. Having experienced both sides of the field as a utility planner and a consultant, John Koser brings an intimate level of understanding to the consulting business. His thorough knowledge of utility tariffs and utility procedures has proven to be very cost effective to clients budgets.

Lissy Koser has over 21 years utility experience, four of those years in dry utility consulting, and five years in telecom engineering and Right of Way. Lissy also has the advantage of working in utility planning as well as consulting. Her knowledge of Right of Way Administration at AT&T allows for added expertise when reviewing easements for clients.

Consulting projects in which John Koser has been
involved to date include Winchester Sports Park,
city and developer road improvement projects,
CalTrans improvements, commercial and industrial sites, master planned communities and single and multi-family residential projects. These projects were located in a variety of areas including San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties.

Koser Consulting prides itself in its personalized
attention and communication and timely responses to the client’s needs. Koser Consulting recognizes the importance of timelines and schedules.

Koser Consulting is cost effective, minimizing costly overhead and passing the savings directly onto the client. Add the utility expertise, the personal
service, attention to details and schedules, as well
as the savings, Koser Consulting is the only choice
for dry utility consulting and design needs.

Winchester Sports Park - Riverside, CA
(Completed with In-Site Landscape Architecture, Inc.)
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D. PROJECT APPROACH
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PROJECT APPROACH

PUBLIC OUTREACH
The In-Site Team will prepare for and a"end an in-person community outreach workshop with residents/ stakeholders as well as prepare a parallel agenda web-based survey to increase feedback for residents who cannot a"end the workshop.

CITY OF LA QUINTA Fritz Burns Park Renova
on Project - Public Workshop
Fritz Burns Park Renova
on Project - Sample from online Google Survey
Prior to developing any design, the public workshop
will be held to listen to what the public has to say
about the park. The proposed boundaries of the park
will be presented along with a general understanding
of the site history and current uses. The Consultant
will gather the following data:
• The public’s likes and dislikes of the exis1ng park.

Understand what should remain, what should be
removed, and what should be renovated/ upgraded. Understand what the park means to them. • The public’s desired list and ranking of proposed
ameni1es for the park .
• The public’s preference on the “look and feel” of
the park improvements through ranking of other
park precedent photos.

Our Team will work with the City to create a schema1c
plan that meets the City’s goals and the public’s input.

A4er City approval, we recommend the City post the
plan to their website so the public can see the results of their involvement.

At Fritz Burns Park in La Quinta, CA, In-Site hosted an in -person workshop at the park, but also created an
online Google Survey (in English and Spanish) which
was posted on the City’s website and newsle"er that
helped reach a much larger por1on of the popula1on
which was very successful. There were over 200 online
survey responses submi"ed!
The team also realized the priori1za1on for ADA improvements including an adult changing table in the new restroom building, inclusive playground elements,
and addi1onal parking because of the increase in park
users due to the ul1mate park improvements. During
the CD’s phase, In-Site integrated the ADA needs in the restroom and playground and redesigned the exis1ng
parking lot to improve efficiency, add tree islands for shade, and increase the parking count by 32 stalls.

Ron Moreno, project manager is also bi-lingual (fluent
in Spanish) which helps bridge communica1ons with
the public.

CITY OF ESCONDIDO El Caballo Park - Public Workshop

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CLEAR COMMUNICATION
In-Site excels at effec1ve wri"en, verbal, and graphic communica1on. We will provide web-based monthly City / stakeholder group mee1ngs including mee1ng agendas followed up with mee1ng notes lis1ng ac1on items, responsible party, and due dates. We will also hold internal sub consultant mee1ngs as needed to coordinate a cohesive project and responses to the City. The Schema1c Designs of each park will be prepared as color-rendered plan graphics overlayed onto an aerial photo of the exis1ng condi1ons. The aerial photos will also be prepared as separate exhibits at the same scale and orienta1on as the plans so it is easy for reviews to see the exis1ng versus proposed condi1ons. We also will include effec1ve realis1c 3D renderings and anima1ons which will successfully communicate design concepts to the City staff, City officials, stakeholders, and the public.
3D Anima
on
Fritz Burns Park Renova
on Project - La Quinta, CA
Post Construc
on Photo
County of San Diego Harvest Park and adjacent private recrea on center

PROJECT APPROACH
3D Rendering
County of San Diego Harvest Park and adjacent private recrea on center
Plan Graphic (enlargement to show detail)
Winchester Sports Park - Riverside, CA

IMPROVED BUDGET/ SCHEDULE
Our team also recommends u1lizing a direct coopera1ve purchase agreement between the City of Palm Desert and Romtec for the park restroom buildings to save the City upfront Architectural, MEP, and Structural Design fees and to improve the construc1on schedule. This provides the City the greatest value for the project by the 5%-9% coopera1ve agreement discount provided to the City, the elimina1on of the 10%-20% general contractor markup, and the elimina1on of tradi1onal bid design fees (which have been $60,000 on similar projects) by using the direct purchase op1on. We also recommend this approach for the same shade shelters by having the manufacturer prepare the engineered shop drawings and structural calcula1ons.

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THE ‘GREEN OFFICE’
Since In-Site Landscape Architecture, Inc. was founded in 2007, the company has pioneered the sustainable “Green Office” model. For over 17 years, all employees work from home offices to reduce our company’s carbon footprint and to improve employees’ work/life balance and produc1vity by elimina1ng typical 1me-consuming Southern California commu1ng. Without the restric1on of commu1ng to a designated office loca1on, this has also allowed us to a"ract top talent in the Southern California region. Our staff works from Cathedral City, Temecula, Costa Mesa, San Diego, and North Carolina.

Our company seamlessly works together using the web-based Microso4 Teams. This plaLorm allows our staff to feel a sense of place, presence, and connec1vity and also provides an online screen sharing and via video. While Covid-19 has changed the way most businesses and municipali1es operate, there was no change to In-Site’s procedures since we have already adapted and excelled with this business model since 2007.

PROJECT APPROACH
Microso5 Teams in-house mee
ng
Local In-Site satellite office address:
(Ron Moreno)
67-458 Rio Vista Drive
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Local Michael Baker Interna1onal
office address:
75-410 Gerald Ford Drive, Suite 100
Palm Desert, CA 92211

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QUALITY ASSURANCE
Accurate plans equate to accurate bidding and minimize construc1on change orders. Thorough plan checking is essen1al for this to occur. The quality control/ quality assurance for this project includes four steps. It is based on the ISO 9001 (Interna1onal Organiza1on for Standardiza1on) procedures for design and engineering firms.

Plans are reviewed by the plan checker (project manager or principal). All items that are checked and are correct are highlighted in yellow. This ensures that the plan reviewer has checked all items.

Incorrect items are noted in red.

As correc1ons are made by the designer, the comments are highlighted in blue. This ensures that the designer addressed each comment.

The revised plans are compared to the check set by the plan checker. If the comments are revised correctly, the comment is circled in purple on the check set. This ensures the plan checker’s comments were correctly understood, properly revised, and properly printed to PDF.

The diagram below illustrates this procedure. Although the required colors seem arbitrary at first, it unifies the team preparing the plans and eliminates confusion on each of the stages of plan checking. It ensures a very thorough plan check and very thorough revision checking.

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Tim Jachlewski, President, PLA, ASLA
Landscape Architect CA#4547, NC#2341, NY#001646
[email protected]

CALIFORNIA
2907 Shelter Island Dr, #105-417
San Diego, CA 92106
619-795-7603

NORTH CAROLINA
8209 Market St, Ste A-264
Wilmington, NC 28411
910-617-8254 www.insitelandarch.com
NEW YORK (P.C.)
PO Box 356
Orchard Park, NY 14127
716-508-8341

SCOPE OF SERVICES

PARK AND TRAILHEAD ENGINEERING AND DESIGN
CITY OF PALM DESERT - 2024-RFP-156
Project Understanding:

This scope of services covers all seven parks, but the separate fee proposals are individual for each park.

The City holds an Autism Certification and strives to provide safe park spaces for all residents. Additional fencing will be considered at several parks to meet this need.

It is our understanding that the following upgrades are being proposed:
• Hovley Soccer Park CPK00004 – Irrigation and Turf Upgrades to five (5) soccer fields, in kind and upgrades to playground equipment. ADA accessibility within playground equipment area. • Homme Adams Park CPK00005 – Parking Lot Improvements, Prefabricated pit style restroom facility, Disc Golf and other park style amenities.
• University Park CPK00006 – Upgrades to existing playground equipment and resurfacing within same footprints of existing structures. ADA accessibility within playground equipment area. • Washington Charter School CPK00008 – Upgrades to existing playground equipment and resurfacing within same footprint of existing structures. • Randall Henderson Trailhead CPK00009 – Parking Lot Improvements, Prefabricated pit style restroom facility.
• Freedom Park MPK00001 – Upgrades to existing playground equipment and resurfacing within same footprints of existing structures. ADA accessibility within playground equipment area. • Ironwood Park MPK00008 – Upgrades to existing playground equipment and resurfacing within same footprints of existing structures. ADA accessibility within playground equipment area and a proposed Water Feature.

Description of Services:

TASK I – PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

1. PROJECT INITIATION
In addition to necessary technical-focused meetings with City and utility owners which may or may not need to be in person, the Consultant(s) shall make provisions to conduct the following:
1A In-person kick-off meeting - Consultant(s) will plan and attend a kick-off meeting with City staff to ensure clarity and mutual understanding of the scope of work. This meeting will serve as an opportunity to acquire all relative input about the project area including phasing, site and budgetary constraints, and objectives. This meeting will also provide a review of the scope of services, goals, planning and design, maintenance and operation, utility improvements, construction planning, and budget.

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• City staff will provide a budget range for the construction of the final project design. The Consultant(s) will ensure all project design options are within the specified budget range. • A timeline will be established and agreed upon at the project kick-off meeting. This timeline will be followed for the duration of the project. Copies of the approved schedule shall be provided to all key members and City staff. Changes to the timeline will be submitted to the Public Works Director for review and approval.
1B Monthly in-person/ web-based progress meetings with City Deliverables:
o Meeting Agendas
o Meeting Minutes
o Schedule

2. REVIEW AND DATA COLLECTION
To familiarize the project team with existing conditions and adjacent land uses, research and data collection will be undertaken during this task. It will concentrate on a review of the physical limitations and opportunities of the site including drainage, existing vegetation, existing utilities, external influences, parking and access needs, pedestrian and vehicular circulation requirements, and the relationship of adjacent developments. This task will allow each ‘discipline” representative to make a site visit and perform a field investigation to familiarize themselves with the project site conditions. • City staff will provide relevant technical documents that have been developed for the site, including a topographic survey (in AutoCAD format) including boundaries, utilities, easements, etc. Consultant shall prepare a topographic survey only as an “optional additional task” if the City does not have a recent topographic survey.
• Utility information will be provided by the City.
• City will provide record drawing as-builts if available. • City will provide irrigation controller charts if available.

Deliverables:
o Park Base Map generated from the topographic survey and City-provided documents o Memorandum of existing conditions issues (if any)

3. PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PLAN

3.A The Consultant(s) will develop and execute a Public Engagement Plan to understand the community needs for the project. The Public Engagement Plan will be reviewed and approved for content and accuracy by City staff prior to execution. The Public Engagement Plan will be modeled after the Institute for Local Government TIERS Public Engagement Framework (https://www.ca-ilg.org/tierspublic-engagement-framework). The City of Palm Desert’s website www.engagepalmdesert.com will be incorporated, where possible.

3.B The Consultant(s) will plan and attend a meeting with City staff and Parks and Recreation Committee to collect information for the Public Engagement Plan.

3.C The Consultant(s) will attend, present updates, and receive input at one Parks and Recreation Committee and any applicable Sub-Committee meeting.
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3.D The Consultant(s) will incorporate one stakeholder/community engagement meetings prior to and during the design process. The initial public meeting will be focused on information gathering, in which the project team will be introduced to the community to express ideas for improvements based on the City’s initial outline and goals. Presentation materials and supplies will be provided to encourage involvement in design and begin prioritization of the improvements. A general consensus on the approach for the design will be sought for incorporation into conceptual design options to be presented at subsequent City meetings. Note: City the RFP said to assume one community meeting, secondary stakeholder/community meetings will be provided at the request of the City as an additional service fee (billed hourly).

3.E The Consultant(s) will incorporate community input into the design drawings. An updated conceptual plan shall be prepared based upon input from staff, committees, and the community. Any modifications desired (and approved by the City) beyond what is presented in the revised plan shall be incorporated during the preparation of the final concept design.

3.F Initial design considerations will include but are not limited to facilities and features listed in the Project Understanding section. Consultant will provide insight and recommendations about park improvements including lighting, park furnishings, etc. The exact improvements will be determined through the design and public engagement process. Off-site improvements are not included. Multiple design iterations are not included.

Deliverables:
o Public Engagement Plan
o Meeting Agendas
o Meeting Minutes
o Memorandum of Consultant Recommendations

4. PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT REPORT
The Consultant(s) will provide a report to the City summarizing public engagement methods, events, and outcomes.
• Consultant(s) will document input from all stakeholder and engagement meetings. This information will be compiled and analyzed in a Public Engagement Report to derive data upon which design decisions will be based. All designs will be data-driven to varying extents. This information will be included in the presentation of each design.
• The Public Engagement Report is anticipated to be presented at a City Council meeting approximately three months from the contract start date. This report will provide a list of amenities that are needed based on analysis of public engagement data. Input from the City Council will dictate whether additional public engagement is needed, or the Consultant(s) may move forward with the final design.

Deliverables:
o Public Engagement Report
TASK II – PRELIMINARY PLANNING AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

5. CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
The Consultant(s) will provide a Conceptual Design Plan consisting of renderings of the project features that meet the established community needs and is welcoming, inviting, and enjoyable for a variety of users. The design plans developed during this task shall be presentation quality, color graphic representations of the proposed site improvements.
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• The final Conceptual Design Plan will facilitate and support both the surrounding community and regional needs. This includes a thorough understanding of the current and planned facilities and related amenities in the Coachella Valley.
• Proposed restrooms based upon public engagement and coordination with City staff will be included.

Restrooms shall be developed through the schematic design phase and rendered (as part of the presentation materials) in sufficient detail to demonstrate the building configurations, siting/orientation, interior spaces, elevations of all sides, and labeled to identify building materials. • The Consultant(s) will review all existing background technical reports for the site, including hydrology and drainage. Plans will include long term stormwater retention needs for the site if applicable.
• Energy conservation, use of solar energy, electric vehicle charging, environmental protection, and greenhouse gas emissions reductions will be incorporated in the design to the extent possible within the project budget.
• The final Conceptual Design Plan will presented at Parks and Recreation Committee and City Council meetings for approval.

Deliverables:
o Conceptual Plan and Renderings
o Meeting notes from the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting o Meeting notes from the City Council meeting

6. PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE AND TIMELINE
The final Conceptual Design Plan will include an opinion of probable construction cost estimate, as specified during the project initiation phase. (Opinion of construction cost provided by Consultant is based on the information available to Consultant and on the basis of Consultant’s experience and qualifications, and represents its judgement. However, since the Consultant has no control over the cost of labor, materials, equipment or services furnished by others, or over the construction contractor’s methods of determining prices, or over competitive bidding or market conditions, Consultant does not guarantee that proposals, bids, or actual construction cost will not vary from the opinion of construction cost that the Consultant prepares.) A timeline for the implementation of the Conceptual Design Plan will be included.

The estimate shall clearly demonstrate an itemized cost for the development and construction of the Park features, systems, utilities, etc. indicated in the Conceptual Design Plan documents. City staff will be given the opportunity to review the estimate for comment or adjustments. The initial cost estimate will be modified accordingly upon completion of the final Conceptual Design Plan.

Deliverables:
o Opinion of probable construction cost estimate

TASK III – CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

7. PREPARATION OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS/ COORDINATION
The Consultant(s) shall perform professional and technical engineering, landscape design, and related design services to prepare design and feasibility studies, preliminary engineering, Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E). The Consultant(s) will also coordinate with the City’s Building and Safety Division regarding building components for the project. A red line hard copy of the City’s plan check review comments will be returned to the Consultant(s). Two plan check reviews are anticipated prior to the 1041

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submittal of the final product. The final submittal shall include all electronic files of and relating to the approved alignment (AutoCAD, GIS data and PDF files). The City will use the PS&E to advertise, award and administer one or more construction contracts.

Consultant and Subconsultants (as necessary) shall attend periodic web-based meetings with the Client to coordinate the project. (A total of six meetings are budgeted for this project.) Consultant shall coordinate the project with the City, its sub-consultants, and manufacturers.

Plans shall be submitted to the City at the 100% and Final stages for review and comment.

7.A GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION

7.A.1 – Field Exploration Program
Subconsultant (Verdantas) will excavate 1 to 3 borings at each park site, within accessible areas of the sites, or as near as feasible to the proposed improvements, to depths ranging from 15 to 20 feet below ground surface (BGS), or refusal. The number of borings at each site will depend on the proposed improvements and design. Borings will be advanced by a truck mounted hollow-stem auger drill rig and will be visually logged by a member of our technical staff. Representative bulk and relatively undisturbed soil samples will be collected. The borings will be backfilled with the soil cuttings upon completion.

Verdantas will also contact DigAlert (811) prior to our fieldwork. For the purposes of budget control, Verdantas have assumed that borings at all park sites will be able to be performed during one mobilization.

In addition to the borings, at Homme Adams Park and Randall Henderson Trailhead, Verdantas will perform percolation testing to assist with on-site infiltration system design. Percolation test holes will be drilled with a hollow-stem auger drill rig, during the same mobilization, to an average depth of 5 to 10 feet BGS, and testing will be performed in general accordance with Riverside County guidelines.

7.A.2 – Laboratory Testing
Laboratory tests will be performed on selected, representative soil samples to determine pertinent engineering properties. Tests may include sieve analysis, expansion potential, and maximum dry density/optimum moisture content.

7.A.3 – Geotechnical Analyses and Report Preparation/Deliverables Geotechnical data analyses will consist of review of existing in-house data and analyses of the collected data by the Professional Engineer. Verdantas will also prepare one report for each park site signed by a California registered Professional Engineer and Certified Engineering Geologist, summarizing the findings and conclusions of the exploration and provide geotechnical recommendations for foundation systems, including bearing capacities, lateral resistance, and settlement values.

EXPLORATION SCHEDULE
Verdantas is prepared to begin this work upon receiving written approval of this proposal and mutually agreed to contract. California law requires that Dig Alert (811) be provided at least three full working days advanced notice to locate registered utilities in the proposed exploration area, before exploration can begin. Depending on site access constraints, weather and exploration equipment availability, field exploration may begin 3 to 5 working days after we receive written authorization for this work, obtaining legal site access, and underground utilities clearance by DigAlert. We estimate field exploration to be completed in one day. Geotechnical laboratory testing, engineering analyses and report preparation will require approximately 2 to 3 weeks after completion of field exploration. Thus, we estimate that a draft report can be submitted in approximately 4 to 5 weeks after we receive written authorization to proceed and obtain legal access.
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Geotechnical Assumptions and Clarifications
This fee is based on the condition that the field investigation can be performed during normal weekday daylight-hours. Post-report consultations or any additional services beyond the above-described scope of work will be charged additionally on a time-and-expense basis in accordance with the fee schedule.

Also, for the purpose of budget control and time schedule, the following is assumed:
• Verdantas will have legal and unhindered access to the site (minimal restriction due to fencing/corrals etc.) and Verdantas is not responsible for damage to unidentified utilities or structures, if not identified by 811.
• We estimate field exploration to be completed in two days (one combined mobilization). • This project is subject to the Prevailing Wage Law.
• Geotechnical meetings are excluded

7.B TITLE SHEET
Consultant shall prepare a Title Sheet for the construction documents that includes a vicinity map, project directory, sheet index, and other applicable information.

7.C DEMOLITION PLANS
Consultant shall prepare a site demolition plan that identifies items to be removed and disposed of or removed and salvaged. Demolition plans shall be prepared on the topographic survey provided by the City or by the optional task topographic survey provided by Subconsultant (MBI).

7.D SITE CONSTRUCTION PLANS
Consultant shall prepare landscape construction plans at a scale suitable to communicate design intent that identifies proposed construction elements applicable to each park site such as paving, furnishings, fencing, parking lot, shade structures, shade sails, playground equipment, proposed restroom location, and other related site improvements. Consultant shall prepare applicable landscape construction notes, details and specifications.

Plans shall include Architectural Site Plan including ADA Path of Travel (if applicable). • Note: Signed and sealed Structural Calculations and Engineered shop drawings shall be prepared by the respective manufacturers for City permit, bidding, and construction for items requiring building permits. (If structural fees are charged by the manufacturer, the City may pay those fees directly to the manufacturer or as a reimbursable item under In-Site’s contract.)

7.E PRECISE GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLANS
Subconsultant (MBI) shall prepare one Precise Grading Plan Set of the project site based on the final layout from the Client (In-Site Landscape Architecture, Inc). The plans will be prepared based upon the approved Geotechnical Report recommendations and City of Palm Desert standards where applicable.

The plan will include proposed contouring, area drain and catch basin locations, storm drain piping and sizes, parking lot design, ADA parking spaces and accessibility within the proposed improvements and finished lot grading, building pad and setback dimensions elevations (if applicable) and sidewalk/hardscape grading where these are being proposed. 1043

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Any changes or revisions to the Site Plan, or modifications required by the stakeholders after final design has reached a 50% completion, that requires significant alterations/revisions to the site plan layout shall be performed as an additional service for an additional fee. Said Add Service shall be executed prior to the commencement of a site redesign.

City shall provide the location of all dry utilities and appurtenances (transformers, handholes, etc) in an AutoCAD format for inclusion in the precise grading plans. • Note: Asphalt and PCC pavement sections within the proposed parking lot shall be based upon the recommendations provided in the site-specific Soils Report prepared by a licensed Geotechnical Engineer or Geologist. MBI shall not be responsible for determining said sections. An approved Fire Access circulation plan shall also be provided to MBI if separate pavement thicknesses are required for supporting emergency vehicles.

7.F COMPOSITE UTILITY PLANS (if applicable)
Subconsultant (MBI) shall prepare one (1) Composite Utility Plan based on the approved site plan and restroom layout (if applicable). The Composite Utility Plan will depict the proposed private domestic water mains and building services and private sewer mains and building laterals and shall be stubbed to 5 feet from the proposed restroom facility. The Composite Utility Plan will show the proposed dry utility facilities and routing (electric, gas and telephone / communication) if provided by the client. This task includes depicting sewer main invert elevations and sewer point of connection invert elevations to ensure the sewer collection system will properly serve any proposed restroom buildings and connection to a Public maintained system if available. The Composite Utility Plan will be prepared at a scale of 1” = 20’ on 24”x36” sheets. It is anticipated that one (1) title sheet and one (1) “plan view” only sheet will be required for this task. If existing utilities are unavailable at the proposed restroom location, a pit type restroom shall be designed and noted accordingly.

7.G LANDSCAPE PLANTING PLANS
Consultant shall prepare planting plans at a scale suitable to communicate design intent that identifies proposed trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and mulch. Plans shall conform to the State of California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance or locally adopted ordinance.

Consultant shall prepare a landscape planting legend (schedule) including plant genus, species, common name, quantity, size, water use, and remarks.

Consultant shall prepare applicable planting notes, details and specifications.

7.H IRRIGATION PLANS
Consultant shall prepare irrigation plans at a scale suitable to communicate design intent that identifies proposed irrigation equipment. Plans shall conform to the State of California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance or locally adopted ordinance.

Consultant shall prepare an irrigation legend including manufacturer and model numbers of proposed equipment.

Consultant shall prepare applicable irrigation notes, details and specifications.

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7.I SITE LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL PLANS
Subconsultant (VCL) shall prepare lighting design and electrical engineering for the installation of parking lot lights, pedestrian lights, landscape lights, monument lights, power to electric vehicle charging stations as required and power to site electrical appurtenances as applicable to each park site. The site lights shall be connected back to an electrical meter pedestal and/or restroom panel as required. Plans shall include all circuit designs with conduit and wiring call-outs, Cal Green compliant specifications installation details, construction notes, lighting schedules and panel schedules. Connections to irrigation controller(s) as required.

Subconsultant (VCL) shall prepare photometric analysis of site lighting to determine specifications, placements and light levels that adhere to all applicable city codes and ordinances. Plans shall include statistical summaries, photometric point by points on a 10’ x 10’ calculation grid shown in illuminance values, fixture schedules and proposed fixture cut-sheets.

Subconsultant (VCL) shall prepare coordinate with civil and landscape architect for base files and light location placements.

Subconsultant (VCL) shall prepare coordination with utility consultant for required electrical service location and tie-in point (if applicable).

Subconsultant (VCL) shall prepare Title-24 energy calculations.

Subconsultant (VCL) shall prepare Structural Pole Base calculations.

7.J RESTROOM BUILDING (as applicable for the parks with restrooms) Manufacturer (Romtec) shall prepare a preliminary scope of supply and services submittal that includes the schematic design of the restroom floor plan, elevations, materials, building electrical, lighting, Design and Supply Cost and separate Installation cost propsoal. The City has three alternatives for the restroom procurement:
a) Design/ Supply/ Install: The City may directly purchase the Restroom Design Construction Documents (Signed and sealed structural calculations and engineered construction documents needed for building permit and construction), Building Materials, and Installation (construction) of the building directly from Romtec through a separate contract (apart from General Contractor.) Romtec will coordinate the necessary site preparation and utilities with the General Contractor.
b) Design/ Supply: The City may directly purchase the Restroom Design Construction Documents (Signed and sealed structural calculations and engineered construction documents needed for building permit and construction) and Building Materials directly from Romtec through a separate contract (apart from General Contractor.) The General Contractor will be responsible for the construction of the building.
c) Design: The City may directly purchase the Restroom Design Construction Documents (Signed and sealed structural calculations and engineered construction documents needed for building permit and construction) as a change order to In-Site’s contract or direct purchase from Romtec.

7.K UPDATED OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE Consultant shall prepare an opinion of construction costs based on the construction documents. Estimate shall be submitted 100% plan completion stage.
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• Note: Opinion of construction cost provided by Consultant is based on the information available to Consultant and on the basis of Consultant’s experience and qualifications, and represents its judgement. However, since the Consultant has no control over the cost of labor, materials, equipment or services furnished by others, or over the construction contractor’s methods of determining prices, or over competitive bidding or market conditions, Consultant does not guarantee that proposals, bids, or actual construction cost will not vary from the opinion of construction cost that the Consultant prepares.

Deliverables:
o One set of plans, details and specifications to scale shall be in PDF electronic file format, plotted at the appropriate sheet size and scale.
o Meeting Agendas
o Meeting Notes
o Opinion of Probable Construction Cost Estimate
o Responses to plan check comments for each submittal

8. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Preliminary environmental review of the planned improvements at the existing parks are assumed to qualify for an exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Subconsultant (MBI) recommends preparing one (1) Notice of Exemption for the collection of improvement activities identified within the RFP for the seven (7) existing parks and trailheads.

It is assumed the improvement projects would quality for an exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) which allows for the minor alteration of existing public structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use; as well as Section 15303 (New Construction) which allows for the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures and installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures.
• Note: Per RFP Addendum #1: “Federal funding may be utilized based on the availability and successful application for grant programs.” If federal funding is awarded, NEPA compliance may be required. As such, MBI will provide scope and fee in coordination with the City, if required by funding.

Deliverable:
o Draft and Final Notice of Exemption submitted electronically.

9. MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Consultant(s) will develop a Management Plan for the project which includes water management, electrical/lighting, landscape, and facility upkeep, including timelines, to adequately maintain facilities included in the final design.
• The Park Management Plan will include the ongoing maintenance of mitigation measures identified in any applicable environmental documents.
• The Consultant(s) will coordinate with City Public Works Department to convey information about the management tasks related to the site design.
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Palm Desert City CouncilJune 12, 2025

Palm Desert City Council
June 12, 2025